Tuesday, March 5
Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/march-5-2024-tuesday-board-meeting for more info.
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 22 at 541-602-5829. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tax-assistance-appointment-call-541-602-5829-18088 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 0-12 months old. 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/infant-storytime-15587 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. 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/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-71 for more info.
Public Seed Library Presentation. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Begin with your goal in mind: learn how to select appropriate seeds, planting locations and methods to prevent unintended cross pollination, and how to successfully harvest and save seeds from local “Seed Ambassador” Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds. Sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/public-seed-library-presentation-16981 for more info.
READ Dogs. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kids can practice reading in any language to a trained therapy Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ Dogs) on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Permission form is required and filled out on-site. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-16406 for more info.
Crafternoon. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Branch, 1050 Applegate St. Philomath. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Children in grades K-5 and their families are invited to join us on the first Tuesday of every month to explore open-ended crafts. Each month will feature a different craft medium. Bring your imagination to create what you’d like! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/crafternoon-17030 for more info.
LEGO Day in Alsea! Alsea Meeting Room, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations! All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-alsea-17037 for more info.
Graphic Novel Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library sponsored Graphic Novel Club virtually or in-person in the Main Meeting Room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library on the 1st Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00pm-7:00pm. New members always welcome. March 5th: The Nice House on the Lake Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/graphic-novel-club-38 for more info.
Philomath Evening Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. The Philomath Evening Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-evening-book-club-16708 for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Planning Commission Work Session. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. In Person: Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Virtual: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82408116441?pwd=a1Z6cVg4N2wvUTJIRU4wV25OaEdYQT09 Meeting ID: 824 0811 6441; Passcode: 668580. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/planning-commission-work-session/ for more info.
Wednesday, March 6
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Tax Assistance is by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins January 22 at 541-602-5829. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tax-assistance-appointment-call-541-602-5829-18088 for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 1-3 years old. 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/toddler-storytime-15701 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. The library will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17412 for more info.
Leadership Team Meeting. 1:30 p.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84818104373?pwd=UU50Z3h2dy9PTHJlNTVpamgyTHJKQT09, Zoom Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Zoom Passcode: 853558. Listen By Phone: Dial (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Passcode: 853558. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/march-6-2024-leadership-team-two-or-more-commissioners-may-attend/ for more info.
Winter Wildlife Field Days 2024. Monmouth Downtown Park, 200 Main Street East Monmouth. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join at any of the Field Stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout the month of March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. FREE!! Drop by anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like. All bilingual (Spanish and English). ALL are welcome. At the Field Stations there will be activities such as: Wildlife hands-on activities, collectible event stickers and take-home activities, Live critter insect and spider petting zoo!, Mole and dragonfly crafts + education material. Activity Stations: What Ate my Sock?, See Inside the Soil!, Forage Like a Bird, Can you Jump as Far as a Jumping Spider (family Salticidae)?, eDNA interactive display + 2023 Results, Nature and bird walks, and More! Visit https://www.fws.gov/event/winter-wildlife-field-station-monmouth-downtown-park for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Club. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Build with fellow LEGO fans and Oregon State University student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-club-9 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Submit Written Comment or Speak During Meeting: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Observe Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZkjUHd0tRuCS4whiEBlh-Q. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-15 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: David Rogers. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for the winter season and enjoy live music in their taproom. These live events are for all ages, have no cover, and will feature solo artists/small bands. Classical Guitarist, Composer, and Educator. An endorsing artist for Aquila Strings in Italy, and has been featured in major music magazines such as Fingerstyle Guitar (United States) and Akustic Gitarre (Germany) He has conducted master classes, and performances at the San Francisco Conservatory, and the Interlochen National Arts Camp to name a few. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Thursday, March 7
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-15791 more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Join the Monroe Community Library 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-5 for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., 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. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8TcCcsF5SgasmJWvUsGBMg. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-94 for more info.
2024 Sustainability Fair and Town Hall. OSU’s CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. & 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome, but space at the Town Hall is limited. Register HERE for the 2024 Sustainability Town Hall. Registration deadline is February 29. Registration is NOT required for the Sustainability Fair. The Town Hall will begin at 7 pm in the Alumni Center ballroom, where participants will be seated at tables of eight for a fast-paced, interactive Town Hall. The program includes three parts, each with a presentation from the main stage followed by discussion and activity at the tables. This year’s theme is “The Arts: A Portal to Sustainability”. A highlight of the program will be the keynote presentations by local leaders of the arts: Cynthia Spencer-Hadlock of The Arts Center, representing the visual arts; Carly Lettero of Spring Creek Project, representing the written and spoken arts; and Rose Holdorf of Tarweed Folk School, representing the practical arts. The Town Hall program will also include the annual “Community Scrapbook”, a slide presentation highlighting the sustainability achievements of local organizations and businesses during the past year – actions that are moving our community toward environmental quality, social equity, and economic vitality. Just prior to the Town Hall, the annual Sustainability Fair will begin at 5 pm with more than 50 hands-on exhibits, each representing a partner organization or action team of the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition. A fabulous spread of delicious local food will be offered by New Morning Bakery, and attendees will delight to the sounds of the Nick Rivard/Ben Woodman Jazz Duo. The entire event will be waste-free, and attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, or take the bus to the event. Bike racks will be available on the south side of the Alumni Center. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/2024-sustainability-town-hall-registration-now-open/ for more info.
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