Tuesday, April 16
Benton County Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend by Phone: Dial (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID & Passcode: TBA. Zoom Link, Meeting ID, and Passcode will be posted at 8:30 a.m. the day of the meeting. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-16-tuesday-board-meeting/ for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 11:30 a.m. Those who would like to attend may Register and View Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y0zDyUziS7uIIXSGXIexeQ. Verbal or Written Testimony: Community members who wish to offer verbal or written testimony are encouraged to preregister and email city@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization-0 for more info.
Water is Power: The Gila River Project. Detrick Hall of PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Join artist Joel Slayton and scientist Lisa Johanson as they share their work on the Gila River Project, which investigates the challenges facing one of America’s most expansive and endangered ecosystems. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/ for more info.
YOGA in the Gallery. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $5 – $15. Explore gentle yoga and enjoy a sense of community. Join for hour-long sessions in the beautiful Main Gallery. Bring your own mat*, blanket and/or block. No prior experience necessary. Visit https://theartscenter.net/event/yoga-in-the-gallery-17/ & https://theartscenter.net/yoga/?highlight=yoga%20 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.
Wednesday, April 17
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime 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-15706 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to join at the Philomath Community Library. The library will have an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17418 more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-30 for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-15876 for more info.
City of Corvallis Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Community members may pre-register using this link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Submit Comments: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Observe online: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7-CP0aPTs6o5uNK_wdgtw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-17 for more info.
Live Music: The Flatt Stanley Incident. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. An Oregon born band from the Willamette Valley, playing an eclectic mix of Americana, and Outlaw Country hits. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
All The Way Open Mic Comedy. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Comedy hosted by Terry Geil! Sign-up starts at 7:30, comedy starts at 8! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Thursday, April 18
Public Seed Library Vegetable Garden Plant Clinic. Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Bring your vegetable garden questions between 9:30 AM and noon, and take home free seeds! Now’s the time to plant warm season crops, herbs and flowers to attract beneficial insects. Benton County Master Gardeners can help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at these informal events at the Public Seed Library held in the historic Belluschi Wing of the Corvallis Public Library (where the windows look out onto Monroe St.) Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/public-seed-library-vegetable-garden-plant-clinic-16982 for more info.
Benton County 2024 Justice and Law Enforcement Departments Meeting. 10 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Virtual Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWJi… Meeting ID: 246 628 489 073, Passcode: 5bdt3f. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-18-justice-law-enfrocement/ for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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-15797 more info.
Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 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-6 for more info.
Greenbelt Land Trust: Thursday Volunteer Stewards. Various locations, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Registration Required. Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past project have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.The Thursday Volunteer Stewards meet rain or shine throughout the year, from 9am-12pm in the summer and from 12pm-3pm in the winter. If you would like to join this upcoming Thursday Volunteer Stewards event, please sign up. Visit https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/thursday-volunteer-stewards-6/2024-04-18/ for more info.
Your Best Life: Taking Care of You. C3 Maple Room, Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. $15. All Ages Welcome. Number of sessions:3. What do you want to learn about health & wellness? Delicious food, fun movement, building a social network, and more are potential topics of this program! This course has been specifically designed for people living with a developmental disability. Registration Required. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46728?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.
City of Corvallis Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GrWm72p8SOaWXTBSFtmAEg. 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/council-work-session-97 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Various Locations, Downtown Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the stunning visual art at the venues listed via the link below and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for venues and more info.
Teen Stage Combat with King Arthur’s Knights. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join the cast members from the Majestic Theatre’s upcoming production of Monty Python’s Spamalot and learn the basics of stage combat! Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to move (and probably end up being better at swordplay than a bunch of bumbling “British” knights). Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome! For grades 6-12. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-stage-combat-king-arthurs-knights-18542 for info and registration.
Watershed Science Talks/Ecology Tap Talk: Hydrophiles Research Symposium. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Monthly presentations by local scientists on a variety of topics specific to our community. Science Talks every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 6pm. Presentations by young professionals in water research and management. Hydrophiles is a water-focused graduate student group at OSU. Portion of food/beverage sales benefit Marys River Watershed Council. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html & https://sustainablecorvallis.org/ for more info.
Live Music: Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam at the deli on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s every month! Music starts at 7pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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