Wednesday, January 17
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. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17405 for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting with Administrative Services Departments. 8:30 a.m. Attend In Person: Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend via Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGJkYzk4… Passcode: pLrWQS; Meeting ID: 290 179 756 597. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/january-17-2024-board-of-commissioners-meeting-with-administrative-services-departments/ 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-15694 for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Philomath Noon Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath. Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. Please contact the Philomath Community Library at 541-929-3016 or email petra.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov for more information. The June 2024 meeting will be held on the second Wednesday, June 12, 2024.Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-16695 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, 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-24 for mor info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. 5 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JXuoi6w1RdmP30xE617NFg. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-advisory-board-2 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: Michelle Dedman 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. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. 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-15873 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Meeting Link: TBA. Submit Written Comment & Participate in live Webinar: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-13 for more info.
Thursday, January 18
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-15784 for more info.
Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 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-3 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a grass-roots organized art walk that takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month in downtown Corvallis from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galleries, studios, arts and crafts stores and the occasional pop-up keep their doors open late to host an art-related event or demonstration. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.
Teen Dystopian Trivia. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Test your knowledge of Dystopian Fiction! Come with a team of 4-6, or get teamed up at the event. Snacks will be provided, and prizes awarded. Whether you love the Hunger Games or other classics of the genre, come see if your team has what it takes to win! For grades 6-12. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-dystopian-trivia-16966 for more info.
Friday, January 19
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Family Storytime is for children of all ages. 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/family-storytime-15820 for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month we’ll hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-mfa-reading-series-15886 for more info.
Chamber Music Corvallis: Spanish Brass. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis. 6:45 p.m. $35-$150. Chamber Music Corvallis’ 64th season will take you on a tour around the world and across many centuries, from Scandinavia in the 20th century, to Haydn’s Esterhazy Palace, to Spain, to the underground railroad in the American South, and finally ending in Gershwin’s America. Join Chamber Music Corvallis before each concert for a short presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m. These pre-concert talks are free and open to all with the purchase of a concert ticket. The talks will provide historical and cultural context for the music you’ll hear in the concert with the hope that it will enrich your listening and open up a dialogue about these works. Visit https://chambermusiccorvallis.org/ more info.
The Tempest. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16 -$18. This beloved Shakespearean classic has a little bit of everything: love, tragedy, revenge, drunken butlers, airy spirits, shipwreck, and wizardry. Prospero, a practitioner of the magical arts, and his young daughter Miranda are betrayed and stranded on an uncharted island, populated by a single islander, Caliban, and many spirits who delight in creating mischief. Through his wizardry, Prospero engineers a tempest, and a shipwreck which gives him the opportunity to exact revenge against those who wronged him. The play forces the characters and the audience to confront questions about redemption, forgiveness, reparations, and the power of love as a force for regeneration. Rated: PG for drunkeness, discussion of abuse, and dirty Shakespeare puns. Visit https://www.majestic.org/ for more info.
Do you have a story for The Advocate? Email editor@corvallisadvocate.com