Monday, April 8
City of Corvallis Housing Operational Committee. 12:30 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PZFn0a01RUK-lzRyQafg4Q. Offer Verbal or Written Testimony: Community members are encouraged to preregister by calling or emailing the staff contact. housing@corvallisoregon.gov or Brigetta Olson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Division Manager, 541-766-6555. If testimony is received seven days before the meeting, it will be included in the meeting materials packet. If it is received after, it will be e-mailed to committee members before the meeting and included in the meeting minutes. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hcdab/page/housing-operational-committee-1 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-17053 for more info.
Tuesday, April 9
Benton County Goal Setting Meetting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-9-2024-goal-setting/ for more info.
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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-541-602-5829-18098 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime 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-15645 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 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-76 for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Lobby, Monroe Public Library, 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-18277 for more info.
Teen Sketch Club. 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! This club 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-16902 for more info.
YOGA in the Gallery. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $5 – $15. Explore gentle yoga and enjoy a sense of community. Join for hour-long sessions in the beautiful Main Gallery. Bring your own mat*, blanket and/or block. No prior experience necessary. Visit https://theartscenter.net/event/yoga-in-the-gallery-15/ 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.
City of Corvallis Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Community members may pre-register using this link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Submit Comments: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Observe online: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lpS87MYER-aGTnhRhd0eQA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-7 for more info.
Wednesday, April 10
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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-541-602-5829-18098 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 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-15706 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 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-17417 more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 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-17469 for more info.
Random Review. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. What is Random Review? 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! Random Review is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Reviews are held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00pm and are open to the public and free of charge. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-67 for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. View Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQ3Yz… Meeting ID: 219 218 374 173; Passcode: obuQQ9. Listen By Phone: (audio only) +1 412-664-5196; Phone Conference ID: 752 687 786#. Visit https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/hope-executive-committee-meeting-april-10-2024/ for more info.
Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. Join for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks and conversation! Once a quarter, we will supply a craft 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-6 for more info.
Benton County: Parks Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Avery Building, Avery Building, 360 SW Avery Avenue, Corvallis. Visit https://nape.bentoncountyor.gov/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting/ for more info.
Live Music: Revel’n. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. Revel’n is the music of Ron Snyder, and Evelyn Idzerda. They Combine forces to create a joyful mix of Old Time Country, Honky-tonk, and Bluegrass performed with rich vocal harmonies, and hot picking. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
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