Thursday, April 27
2023-25 Budget Committee. 1 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83758883584?pwd=WEpUbmtHNHd6cDd4NFBDVkdVR2FXZz09. All meetings of the Budget Committee are public meetings, and public comment on any aspect of the County budget will be heard at the designated hearing times. At all other times, public comment on the budget may be accepted at the discretion of the Chair, time permitting. All meetings are scheduled for three (3) hours. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/bc/page/2023-25-budget-committee-2 for more info.
Rally for Corvallis Students and Educators. 4:30 to 5:30 at the Benton County Courthouse. Corvallis Educators stand for students and we need our community to come stand with us! The proposed budget from the state MUST reflect what is best for our students. Our district has reacted to the projected deficit by non-renewing and cutting at least 50 staff positions for next year. We are afraid we will not be able to adequately serve our students on this budget, with these cuts, and we are asking for our friends’ support. Please donate a moment of your time to attend the rally, share the event through your social channels, cry out to our state leaders for a humane budget for staff and kids, and support CEA and OSEA. Thank you in advance! We need your help. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1646088509175566
Cooks and Books: Cooking with Kids: An Introduction to Brazilian Food. C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Cooks and Books, a free, in-person cooking demonstration and showcase of cookbooks on Thursday, April 27th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Ballroom of C3 (Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave). Learn how to prepare and sample a recipe demonstrated by a local chef as well as browse cookbooks related to the recipe and theme. The theme for April is Cooking with Kids: An Introduction to Brazilian Food with local health coach, Juliana Meyner. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/cooks-and-books-cooking-kids-introduction-brazilian-food for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. 5 p.m. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting will be held in-person and virtually at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4922126959881406550. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/climate-action-advisory-board-33 for more info.
The Divine Wind Brotherhood. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
Friday, April 28
Preschool Science at Philomath Community Library. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. Free. A special themed storytime followed by hands-on activities designed for preschool-aged children to encourage the exploration of science, math, and literacy. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-science-philomath-community-library-1 for more info.
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale. Benton County Event Center & Fairground, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 4 p.m.-6 p.m.: Members Only Sale (Join at the door for $10. 6 p.m.-8 p.m.: Public Sale. The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library are hosting their annual Big Book Sale April 28-30, 2023. Browse a wide selection of quality books, CDs and DVDs for readers of every age in the Solar Livestock Barn at the Benton County Event Center & Fairground. Items are individually priced, and sales benefit library branches in Alsea, Corvallis, Monroe, and Philomath. Visit https://friendsofthecbclibrary.org for more info.
Live + Local. Whiteside Theater, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $10-$15. With performances by Ludicrous Speed, Third Seven, and Greenheck. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=176050 for more info.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $17-$20. The chill-inducing story of Benjamin Barker, an unjustly exiled man who returns to London as “Sweeney Todd” to seek vengeance against the corrupt judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. This dark, witty, Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge is not for the faint of heart! Visit https://www.majestic.org for more info.
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