Thursday, May 11
Housing Operational Committee. 12 p.m. The Housing Operational Committee (HOC) will meet virtually at 12:00 p.m. The HOC meets, as needed, to assist staff with preparing draft documents for policy change that will eventually be presented to the Council for review. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8937499443606887768. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-hcdab/page/housing-operational-committee-4 for more info.
READ Dogs. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. Kids can practice reading aloud to trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 3:30-4:30pm. Permission form is required and available on-site. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-32 for more info.
2023-25 County Budget Committee. 5:30 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81968429923?pwd=S2ZTcHFJV3NMdnRVYXpISW1WenBXdz09. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/bc/page/2023-25-budget-committee-5 for more info.
Rita and Bill. 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.
Wildflower Walk. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge, 26208 Finley Refuge Rd., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Explore new trails, learn about the natural world around us, and hone your observation skills. Everyone is welcome, with a focus for the novice naturalist. Dress for the weather, and wear walking shoes (no sandals). Space is limited, so register online soon. Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084dacad2aa0ff2-wildflower for more info.
City Budget Commission. 6 p.m. (if necessary) This meeting has been added to the Budget Commission calendar to accommodate unforeseen circumstances that would require additional time for deliberations, the meeting can be convened on an as-needed basis. If it does occur, it will be held in-person at the Downtown Fire Station and virtually online at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8668345591548129291. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-bc/page/budget-commission-32 for more info.
Friday, May 12
2023-25 County Budget Committee (If Necessary). 9 a.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88691374937?pwd=UWc3M2dwSmFPdXk1a2p1V3BHcEJYZz09. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/bc/page/2023-25-budget-committee-if-necessary for more info.
Sister Cities Storytime and Crafts. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2:00 p.m. Free. a fun story time and learn about our sister cities of Uzhhorod, Ukraine and Gondar, Ethiopia followed by crafts from both countries! This event is designed for elementary school students and their families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/sister-cities-storytime-and-crafts for more info.
Jamila Maries & Nathan Olsen. Ankeny Vineyard and Winery, 2565 Riverside Dr. S., Salem. 5:30 p.m. $5. Join Ankeny Vineyard for live music by Jamila Maries & Nathan Olsen. Reservations are highly recommended. Visit https://ankenyvineyard.com for more info.
Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:15 p.m. Free. Snacks, video games, crafts, and Nerf games after hours in the library for adults 18 and older! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/library-takeover-adults-nerf-night-0 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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