Monday, April 15
City of Corvallis City Council Executive Session. 5 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) (status of pending litigation or litigation likely to be filed). Executive SessionsThe City Council meets in executive session to discuss sensitive matters or receive information. These executive sessions usually deal with real property transactions, litigation, or labor negotiations; other allowed subjects would include employment of a public officer, dismissal or disciplining of a public officer, preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade, employment performance of the chief executive officer, or negotiations regarding public investments. Although the public may not attend executive sessions, representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-77 for more info.
City of Corvallis Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__beeGHMzQV6r3MNNLpHTEA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-91 for more info.
Tuesday, April 16
Benton County Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend by Phone: Dial (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID & Passcode: TBA. Zoom Link, Meeting ID, and Passcode will be posted at 8:30 a.m. the day of the meeting. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-16-tuesday-board-meeting/ for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 11:30 a.m. Those who would like to attend may Register and View Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y0zDyUziS7uIIXSGXIexeQ. Verbal or Written Testimony: Community members who wish to offer verbal or written testimony are encouraged to preregister and email city@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization-0 for more info.
Water is Power: The Gila River Project. Detrick Hall of PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Join artist Joel Slayton and scientist Lisa Johanson as they share their work on the Gila River Project, which investigates the challenges facing one of America’s most expansive and endangered ecosystems. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/ 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-17/ & https://theartscenter.net/yoga/?highlight=yoga%20 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.
Wednesday, April 17
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-17418 more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-30 for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-15876 for more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. 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_K7-CP0aPTs6o5uNK_wdgtw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-17 for more info.
Live Music: The Flatt Stanley Incident. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. An Oregon born band from the Willamette Valley, playing an eclectic mix of Americana, and Outlaw Country hits. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
All The Way Open Mic Comedy. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Comedy hosted by Terry Geil! Sign-up starts at 7:30, comedy starts at 8! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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