Thursday, April 25
Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Members of the Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild will be displaying their work at the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Local high school students will have a display as well. The show will be open during regular library hours. There will be a reception to meet the woodworkers on Friday the 26th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This exhibit will be displayed between Thursday, April 25th – Sunday, April 28th. Visit https://mwwg.net/event/annual-exhibition-2024/ for more info.
Family Storytime at the Benton County Historical Society. Benton County Historical Society – Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Join for a storytime at the Benton County Historical Society – Corvallis Museum! Free admission for children and families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-benton-county-historical-society-corvallis-museum-18638 for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play! Thursdays at 11:00 AM, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. 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/monroe-baby-storytime-10 for more info.
Cooks and Books: Wild Fermentation – Kimchi & Kombucha with Hailey. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Free. 12+. Join for a free, in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks at C3! This month’s theme is kimchi featuring seasonal spring vegetables, with food scientist &nutritionist Hailey Kimchi. Learn about traditional fermentation, make a giant batch of kimchi together, and jar them for everyone to take home. Kimchi and kombucha samples will be served. Hailey Kimchi is a flavor-obsessed food scientist and nutritionist who builds community through her creative, hyperlocal ferments and pastries. She is a recent graduate from OSU with an M.S. in Food Science, currently pursuing her registered dietitian credential, and a member of the Wild Yeast Bakery crew. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/cooks-and-books-wild-fermentation-kimchi-kombucha-16850 & https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/cooks-and-books for more info.
Live Music: Groovenheit 22. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. A Singer/Songwriter Duo that’s focused on original music. A fun blend of Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals, and Hand Percussive elements creating noteworthy mellow vibes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
South Corvallis Food Hub Community Meeting. 6 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 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 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-0 for more info.
Corvallis School District: Budget Committee Meeting. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Meeting will be live streamed on the Corvallis School District’s YouTube channel. Information about the budget process is available at: https://www.csd509j.net/departments/finmngmt/budget/. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/calendar/ for more info.
Live Music: Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam every fourth Thursday at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
April Practicum and Social Dance. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $5 – $10. Instead of a structured class, we are letting you decide what we learn! Join us for guided practice and social dancing time. This is not a beginner friendly event- please have taken a beginner class and/or be familiar with 6 and 8 count patterns and footwork. Schedule: 7:30-8:45ishPM: Guided practicum with Sonali and Michael. Come with topics you want to work on! 8:45ish-9:30PM: Practice and social dance time. $5-10 entry fee, sliding scale. Cash preferred. Please message us if you have financial constraints. Wear non marking, comfortable shoes. No high heels. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2819770616143… for more info.
Friday, April 26
Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild: Exhibition of Fine Woodworking. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Members of the Mid-Willamette Woodworkers Guild will be displaying their work at the Corvallis-Benton County Library. Local high school students will have a display as well. The show will be open during regular library hours. There will be a reception to meet the woodworkers on Friday the 26th from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This exhibit will be displayed between Thursday, April 25th – Sunday, April 28th. Visit https://mwwg.net/event/annual-exhibition-2024/ for more info.
Live Music: Plaehn & Hino Blues Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Plaehn & Hino feature an acoustic and acoustic/electric blend of country blues, R&B and originals. Come check out some serious blues harp and slide guitar at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Whiteside Live: Corvallis Music Collective Fundraiser Kickoff Show! Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $15 (Pre-Sale), $20. Online sales end 4pm day of show. Join The Whiteside for an unforgettable night of music and community support at the very first Corvallis Music Collective fundraiser! Get ready to groove to the eclectic sounds of Analogue Maps, Church Ladies, Slippy and the Sheets, and Loose Lettuce as they take the stage to raise funds to support local music. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=234391 for more info.
PRAx: Live Wire Radio. Detrick Concert Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5, $35 – $45. Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show hosted by Luke Burbank and announced by Elena Passarello. The show artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music and original comedy featuring all kinds of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Live Wire champions discovery by producing engaging, spirited, and genuine live and listening experiences for a local and national audience. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/live-wire-radio for more info.
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