Monday, March 11
Economic Development Coalition Meeting. 4 p.m. Attend Vitually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-0nOGj66TvGjRUKOJe3Baw. Offer Testimony Written or Verbal: Community Members are encouraged to register with christopher.jacobs@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-edc/page/economic-development-coalition-meeting for more info.
Senior Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. The Senior Book Club is open to everyone over the age of 50. It meets in person on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 PM. The meetings take place in the Second Floor Boardroom. If you are interested in joining the book club, sign-up sheets are available at the Adult Reference Desk. You can also contact Kate Danielson via email at kate.danielson@corvallisoregon.gov for more information. For readers age 50 or older. This group meets on the second Monday of each month at 1:30 pm. If you are interested in joining this book club, please call 541-766-6702 or email askalibrarian@corvalllisoregon.gov. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club-17052 for more info.
Tuesday, March 12
Benton County Goal Setting Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82866116578?pwd=NTBKeTZ2cU4vRW5xdVc4NDNpVDlidz09, Zoom Meeting ID: 925 5397 8493; Zoom Passcode: 770968. Attend by phone: Dial (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 925 5397 8493;Passcode: 770968. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/march-12-2024-goal-setting-meeting/ for more info.
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 22 at 541-602-5829. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tax-assistance-appointment-call-541-602-5829-17769 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. 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-15588 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-72 for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free. Spin, knit, crochet and learn! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-fireplace-18276 for more info.
Teen Sketch Club. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 p.m.- 5 p.m. Free. Calling all teen artists! If you like to draw, paint, doodle, or collage, bring your favorite pencil and your creativity to Sketch Club! We will meet the second Tuesday of each month for an hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques, and lots of fun. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-sketch-club-16901 for more info.
Winter Wildlife Field Days 2024. Garfield Park, 1715 NW Dixon St., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join at any of the Field Stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout the month of March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. FREE!! Drop by anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like. All bilingual (Spanish and English). ALL are welcome. At the Field Stations there will be activities such as: Wildlife hands-on activities, collectible event stickers and take-home activities, Live critter insect and spider petting zoo!, Mole and dragonfly crafts + education material. Activity Stations: What Ate my Sock?, See Inside the Soil!, Forage Like a Bird, Can you Jump as Far as a Jumping Spider (family Salticidae)?, eDNA interactive display + 2023 Results, Nature and bird walks, and More! Visit https://www.fws.gov/event/winter-wildlife-field-station-garfield-park-0 for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Submit Comment and Participate: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Observe Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7tkiBC-bQXq2ePbmhptt1A. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-6 for more info.
Wednesday, March 13
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 22 at 541-602-5829. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tax-assistance-appointment-call-541-602-5829-17769 for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. 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-15702 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to join at the Philomath Community Library. The library will have an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17413 for more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-17468 for more info.
Random Review. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Sometimes reviewers cover a classic, series, genre, or author, but usually they cover a specific title. Whether you have read the selection or not, you will love Random Review! Check out the entire 2023-2024 season here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/random-review/. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-66 for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 1 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tmDhWmxsSVK201bhtleJ8w. Offer Testimony Written or Verbal: Community Members are encouraged to register with city@corvallisoregon.gov by 8 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cd/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization for more info.
Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks and conversation! Once a quarter, craft will be supplied to try out or you can bring your own project to work on. Crafts are designed for ages 16 and older; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-adults-monroe-5 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: Stacy Henle. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for the winter season and enjoy live music in their taproom. These live events are for all ages, have no cover, and will feature solo artists/small bands. Classical Guitarist, Composer, and Educator. Stacy Henle is a local Singer/Songwriter known for a captivating blend of Folk, Americana, and Indie Pop. Crafting songs both introspective, and relatable from intimate acoustic ballads too upbeat anthems. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis Multicultural LiLa Magia del Mole (Mole Workshop). CMLC: 2638 NW Jackson Ave Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $40. Sandy Cervantes, CMLC Board Member, will lead us through a mole poblano recipe. Join us in our kitchen as we prepare this exquisite dish from scratch; experience the scents, textures and colors that unveil four centuries of mastering this traditional Mexican dish. Mole is considered one of the most important dishes in Mexican cuisine. There are over three dozen different kinds of mole in México; Oaxaca is unique for this culinary diversity and richness. Now, you can find it all over the world in deserts, coffee flavors, and more.. there is no limit! Visit https://cmlcenter.networkforgood.com/events/68659-la-magia-del-mole for more info.
Parks Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Avery Building, 360 SW Avery Avenue, Corvallis. Visit https://nape.bentoncountyor.gov/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting/ for more info.
Workforce Housing, How Can We Bring More to Corvallis? The program is presented by the Corvallis League of Women Voters, and it’s focused on workforce housing – the missing middle. Panelists include: Helen Higgins, Executive Director of the Corvallis Boys & Girls Club, who will discuss why we need more workforce housing; Jackie Keogh, Executive Director of Rooted Homes, a nonprofit organization in Central Oregon that is providing environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable housing. She’ll discuss what is working in Central Oregon and why; Eli Spevak founder of Orange Spot, a housing development company pioneering new models of green infill housing in Portland and beyond. Free online forum 7:00 to 8:30 pm, register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afHSJWgBQYC17McVKJE8HQ#/registration
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