Monday, April 17
Oregon State University Holocaust Memorial Week: Paragraph 175. Remote only; live via Zoom. Film Screening. 1 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
Tibet Movie Night. Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, 2695 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 p.m. Screening of Tashi and the Monk. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/tibet_movie_night#.ZDhN9_bMIuU for more info.
City Council Meeting. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8638816007314302479. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-69 for more info.
CitySpeak: School Board Position 2 Debate. 6 p.m. This school board election comes at a time that is fraught for both students and teachers in Corvallis – and of the four at-large seats on the ballot this year, only Position 2 is contested. Facing off for the slot are Chris Hawkins and Steven Castellano, and whoever prevails, they will be a brand new officeholder, as incumbent Tina Baker is not seeking reelection. Castellano states, “Oregon schools rank 48th in the nation and Corvallis schools should lead the way in improving that number.” He contends schools need more funding and that teacher salaries should be increased. Hawkins says, that if elected, she will prioritize, “All students, including those with unique physical, emotional and social needs.” She also believes the district should expand its vocational programs. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2023/cityspeak-school-board-candidates-debate-set-mon-apr-17 for more info.
Community Health Centers Board of Directors Meeting. 6:30 p.m. The Community Health Centers of Benton and Linn Counties Board of Directors meets every third Monday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The CHCs provide patient-centered primary medical care that focuses on the whole person and provides a medical home that promotes and supports health and wellness. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/health/page/community-health-centers-board-directors-meeting-0
Tuesday, April 18
Benton County Board of Commissioners Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333. Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87596108272?pwd=bEhLQytYM3Z3M0NZWmhOMitFQkM1dz… ID: 875 9610 8272; Passcode: 908173. By Phone: +1 253 215 8782; Meeting ID: 875 9610 8272; Passcode: 908173 Or watch on Facebook live at https://facebook.com/BentonCoGov. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/benton-county-board-commissioners-tuesday-board-meeting-16 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 0-12 months old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant-storytime-30 for more info.
LEGO Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations! All ages welcome. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-6 for more info.
Take Apart Workshop. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ever wonder what is inside your home appliances and electronics? Find out in this hands-on workshop! Old appliances and electronics as well as tools and safety gear will be provided so you can take things apart and get a glimpse of how they work. Ages 10 and older, teens, and adults are all invited! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/take-apart-workshop-0 for more info.
2023 Earth Day Lecture: Bold Solutions, Better Planet. Virtual Event via Zoom, 5:30 p.m. Free. This Earth Day, hear stories about bold solutions for a better planet. Attendees will learn about innovations in climate technology, ocean policy and the growing blue economy, including how venture capitalists are investing in promising discovery science. Visit https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day for more info.
2023-25 Budget Committee. 6 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89021136908?pwd=SDltR0hNbDF2aC8wWFJEVi9HRG45dz09.
Antisemitism in America: The Numbers, Why They are so Bad, and What Can be done About Them. 7 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
Wednesday, April 19
Corvallis Farmers Market. 9 a.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-50 for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-29 for more info.
Melange. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board. 6 p.m. The Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board (CIDAB) will meet at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CIDAB meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so virtually using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9222635793050227286. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cidab/page/community-involvement-and-diversity-advisory-board-21 for more info.
CitySpeak Town Hall: Weighing a New Justice Facilities Tax, Ballot Measure 2-140. 6 p.m. It’s the largest infrastructure endeavor in county history, and officials are asking voters to approve another $110 million in new taxes to finish it off – we are of course, referring to the justice campus in Northeast Corvallis. With all that is being considered, CitySpeak will host county elected officials and staff as they field questions from the public, and our Editorial Board. Attendance is free. Visit https://corvallisadvocate.com/2023/cityspeak-town-hall-weighing-a-new-justice-facilities-tax-ballot-measure-2-140 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Use this link to obtain a GoToWebinar attendee link which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5986891820220258397. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-78 for more info.
The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos. 7 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
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