Thursday, February 15
Benton County Board of Commissioners. 10 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 using the phone: Meeting ID: 925 5397 8493; Passcode: 770968. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/february-13-2024-goal-setting-meeting/ for more info.
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-15788 more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting. 10:30 a.m. Register to attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_74f8nhT3QTm7O3yN6gF52Q. Give Verbal or Written Testemony: Community members who wish to offer verbal testimony are encouraged to preregister with Abbie Alexander at abbie.alexander@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) Work Group – Utility Decarbonization – will be meeting virtually at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_74f8nhT3QTm7O3yN6gF52Q. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-1 for more info.
Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Held once a month for parents and/or caregivers and children of any age, (adults must attend with their youth). Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration & crafts. Presented by Strengthening Rural Families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-monroe-community-library-4 for more info.
Teen Dystopian Trivia. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Test your knowledge of Dystopian Fiction! Come with a team of 4-6, or get teamed up at the event. Snacks will be provided, and prizes awarded. Whether you love the Hunger Games or other classics of the genre, come see if your team has what it takes to win! For grades 6-12. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-dystopian-trivia-17809 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a grass-roots organized art walk that takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month in downtown Corvallis from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galleries, studios, arts and crafts stores and the occasional pop-up keep their doors open late to host an art-related event or demonstration. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3936/corvallis-arts-walk#eventdetail for more info.
Board of Commissioners & City of Corvallis Joint Work Session. 4 p.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88031900383?pwd=9V23tkgnHDesEXVhHZaQBGbJ6O0GiW.1 Zoom Meeting ID: 880 3190 0383; Zoom Passcode: 469198. Attend using the phone: Meeting ID: 880 3190 0383; Zoom Passcode: 469198. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/february-15-2024-board-of-commissioners-city-of-corvallis-joint-work-session/ for more info.
City/County Joint Work Session. 4 p.m. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/citycounty-joint-work-session-1 for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam live at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, February 16
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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/family-storytime-15824 for more info.
C3 GameCon. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. $12 – $27. Enjoy two days of cosplay, RPGs, fanart and more on Friday, February 16 and Saturday, February 17, 2024. Expect multiple cosplay contests, live tabletop gaming, and local vendors. This event is for the community to celebrate all things gaming and RPGs. Learn more and buy tickets ($12-$27). Children as young as 10 may enjoy some aspects of the con but may be limited in participating. Some scheduled games and areas are limited to 14+ due to adventurous content. Open gameplay is open to all. See game session list below for appropriate ages! You must be 14+ to purchase tickets on your own. Parents or guardians may purchase tickets for children 5+. Children 5 and under do not require a ticket. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-gamecon for more info and tickets.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month we will hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-mfa-reading-series-15887 for more info.
Mule On Fire. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Mule On Fire bring their own particular Northwest weave of blues, folk, jazz, and traditional music. Show starts at 7. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Singu-hilarity. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15. From electronic music played on a novel musical instrument to a robotic stand-up comedian headliner, this comedy variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner nerd. Join us for a collision of the spirit of vaudevillian performances of old with the technologies of modern day. Featuring: Music by Valerie Benti, Comedy by Naomi Fitter, Naughty Math by Sarah Hagen, Art by Isaac Paris, Comedy by Jon the Robot, & Music by Chet Udell. Hosted by: Elena Passarello of Live Wire. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=7&p=1 for more info.
Corvallis Contra Weekend 2024. Gatton Hall, First United Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $10 – $100. he 2024 Corvallis Contra Weekend is happening February 16 through 18. There will be two bands and two callers. Bands: Riptide Trio and The Fiddle Hellions, Callers: Julian Blechner and Frannie Marr, Sound: Alan Roberts. There will be no gender balancing. Role terms will be Larks (dancer on the left) and Robins (dancer on the right). Covid policy: Negative test at arrival, N95 masks required while dancing. Tickets for the weekend are $100. Visit https://corvallisfolklore.org/home/event/corvallis-contra-weekend-2024/?instance_id=29806 for more info
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