Monday, April 22
City of Corvallis Economic Development Coalition Meeting. 5 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The Economic Development Coalition (EDC) meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend EDC meetings. This meeting is being held both virtually and in-person. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_89Hx2Cu8SZmyRvMYMVTn5Q. Community members who wish to offer testimony either written or verbal via telephone or their computer 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-0 for more info.
Earth Day – Spring Day of Service Storytime at Reser Stadium. Reser Stadium, 2715 SW Western Blvd., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free. Families are invited to celebrate Earth Day on the Oregon State University campus at Reser Stadium, located at 660 SW 26th St in Corvallis! Join for a storytime & activities and meet OSU Student Athletes! Park in the C Lot by Reser Stadium (free after 5 PM). Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/earth-day-spring-day-service-storytime-reser-stadium-18639 for more info.
Tuesday, April 23
Benton County Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. For Zoom Link and other means to attend virtually, Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-23-2024-board-meeting/ for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 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-15647 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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-78 for more info.
South Corvallis Food Hub Community Meeting. 12 p.m. Tunison Community Room, 365 SW Tunison, Corvallis. The City of Corvallis and Benton County are moving forward with plans for a food hub in South Corvallis! As part of the strategic planning process, the City will be seeking bids from firms interested in serving as operator of the new food hub concept. The operator will develop and manage the day-to-day activities associated with the food hub, and will serve as the primary point of contact for food providers who might utilize the hub concept. The community can learn more about the forthcoming request for proposals (RFP) at an upcoming public meeting scheduled for 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 23 at the Tunison Meeting Room, 365 SW Tunison. The RFP will also be published on the City website when it is finalized. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/community/page/south-corvallis-food-hub-community-meeting for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. 4:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Community members Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QLBbxbeyRymEh448HKh1NQ. Submit Verbal or Written Testemony: preregister at city@corvallisoregon.gov by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/climate-action-advisory-board-41 for more info.
Family Craft Night (for all ages!). Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. All ages welcome! Make some crafts with the Library and The Arts Center on October 24, December 19, February 27, and April 23. All supplies will be provided. Coloring supplies will also be available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-craft-night-all-ages-2 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 24
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ 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-17419 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-15708 for more info.
C3 Book Club. C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. C3 book Club meets once per month on 4th Wednesdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec. April 24, 2024, Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/c3-book-club-17077 for more info.
Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. 5 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. To register to attend the meeting virtually via live webinar, please visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vbo5ADNkQ8OlDSdY5NuNLQ. The Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force Meeting will be held at 5:00 pm at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room and also virtually. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/corvallis-forest-stewardship-plan-update-task-force-3 for more info.
Live Music: Singchronicity. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. Singcronicity is an Acoustic Folk/Rock Trio performing songs from the 60’s, 70’s, and more. Their Vocal harmonies take you back to the sounds of The Beatles, Crosby Stills & Nash and The Mamas And The Papas. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
PRAx: Roger McGuinn. Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5, $35 – $45. As the founder of the iconic folk-rock band The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable music industry icon. From his signature 12-string Rickenbacker sound to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Eight Miles High,” and “Mr. Tambourine Man,” McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history. McGuinn will guide the audience at PRAx along a journey of story and song, as mesmerizing and magical as ever. Come experience the gift of an evening with a master, equally intimate and spellbinding. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/roger-mcguinn for more info.
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