Thursday, January 11
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30-11:00 AM. 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/preschool-storytime-15783 for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11 a.m. Free. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street in Monroe, OR. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/monroe-baby-storytime for more info.
Housing Operational Committee. 11 a.m. Community Members May Attend: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6304880484643913559. Offer Written/Verbal Testimony: housing@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hcdab/page/housing-operational-committee-0 For more info.
CDBG and HOME Informational Class. 4 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Register and Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqf-qtpzIrGdV4hLa-EvxyXY1XCRgb1_-K. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cd/page/cdbg-and-home-informational-class for more info.
School Board Business Meeting. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Attend in Person: Lincoln Elementary School, 110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. Visit https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?eid=NWttMXFlcmIwdXByOGQ5Ym03dXByMWNtMzUgY29ydmFsbGlzLmsxMi5vci51c18zNTMyMzQzNzM5MzEzMDMzMzIzNzM0QHJlc291cmNlLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20&ctz=America/Los_Angeles&ctz=America/Los_Angeles for more info.
Beginning Lidy Hop. Corvallis Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. $40 – $45. This 4-week lesson series will cover basic 6 and 8-count footwork, rhythm, partner connection, turns and more. The goal is to get you comfortable and having fun on the dance floor. This series are for all ages, individuals and partners welcome. Willingness to rotate partners and dance with different people in class is required. Please wear comfortable, non-marking shoes with minimal traction. Street shoes are not allowed. The series is $40 in advance or $45 at the door. If you would like to sign up complete the survey “Step One,” and pay for the class “Step Two.” Visit https://www.corvallisswing.com/lessons & https://www.facebook.com/events/924633742572885/924633752572884/?active_tab=about for more info.
Friday, January 12
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting – (#2). 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2RmYWY… Meeting ID: 278 893 375 984; Passcode: im3Z7b. Join by phone: Call in (audio only): +1 213-357-4434; Phone Conference ID: 712 873 918#. Visit https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/hope-executive-committee-meeting-january-12-2024/ for more info.
Cantrip. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $20 – $25. The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship. Swirling border pipes, raging fiddle, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off. Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have slowly infested their music with the sounds of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer. After 20 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches’ cauldron, slowly coalescing into chaotic order. Rated: G. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=214528 for more info.
Film Presentation: Surviving Sex Trafficking. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. IHN CCO and the Linn/Benton Anti-Trafficking Coalition presents: Surviving Sex Trafficking: a documentary and collection of real-life interviews with survivors from around the world who were subjected to sexual assault. Explore how they escaped, continue to survive, and how the trauma has impacted them long-term. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lqgxo8fg for more info.
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