Wednesday, March 13
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-541-602-5829-17769 for more info.
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 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-15702 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Meeting Room, 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-17413 for more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-17468 for more info.
Random Review. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Sometimes reviewers cover a classic, series, genre, or author, but usually they cover a specific title. Whether you have read the selection or not, you will love Random Review! Check out the entire 2023-2024 season here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/random-review/. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-66 for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 1 p.m. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tmDhWmxsSVK201bhtleJ8w. Offer Testimony Written or Verbal: Community Members are encouraged to register with city@corvallisoregon.gov by 8 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cd/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization for more info.
Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks and conversation! Once a quarter, craft will be supplied to try out or you can bring your own project to work on. Crafts are designed for ages 16 and older; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-adults-monroe-5 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: Stacy Henle. 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. Stacy Henle is a local Singer/Songwriter known for a captivating blend of Folk, Americana, and Indie Pop. Crafting songs both introspective, and relatable from intimate acoustic ballads too upbeat anthems. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis Multicultural LiLa Magia del Mole (Mole Workshop). CMLC: 2638 NW Jackson Ave Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $40. Sandy Cervantes, CMLC Board Member, will lead us through a mole poblano recipe. Join us in our kitchen as we prepare this exquisite dish from scratch; experience the scents, textures and colors that unveil four centuries of mastering this traditional Mexican dish. Mole is considered one of the most important dishes in Mexican cuisine. There are over three dozen different kinds of mole in México; Oaxaca is unique for this culinary diversity and richness. Now, you can find it all over the world in deserts, coffee flavors, and more.. there is no limit! Visit https://cmlcenter.networkforgood.com/events/68659-la-magia-del-mole for more info.
Parks Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Avery Building, 360 SW Avery Avenue, Corvallis. Visit https://nape.bentoncountyor.gov/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting/ for more info.
Workforce Housing, How Can We Bring More to Corvallis? The program is presented by the Corvallis League of Women Voters, and it’s focused on workforce housing – the missing middle. Panelists include: Helen Higgins, Executive Director of the Corvallis Boys & Girls Club, who will discuss why we need more workforce housing; Jackie Keogh, Executive Director of Rooted Homes, a nonprofit organization in Central Oregon that is providing environmentally sustainable and permanently affordable housing. She’ll discuss what is working in Central Oregon and why; Eli Spevak founder of Orange Spot, a housing development company pioneering new models of green infill housing in Portland and beyond. Free online forum 7:00 to 8:30 pm, register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afHSJWgBQYC17McVKJE8HQ#/registration
Thursday, March 14
Coffee with a Cop at New Morning Bakery. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/police/page/coffee-cop-new-morning-bakery for more info.
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. The Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at 9 am at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Building. The meeting agenda and packet will be available prior to the meeting. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-8 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-15792 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-6 for more info.
City Budget Commission Orientation. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. This orientation 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_3WnmpDPQrWsbQSEHbP-ig. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/city-budget-commission-orientation for more info.
School Board Special Meeting. Lincoln Elementary School, 110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. All school board meetings, work sessions, and retreats are open to the public, but executive sessions are not open to the public. Times and locations are subject to change. Extra meetings are sometimes scheduled and types of meetings sometimes change. Current meeting announcements and agendas are posted on this website and official notice is posted at the school district administrative offices. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/about-us/school-board/school-board-meetings/ for more info.
Frenkel Environment & Hiking Series: Marys Peak Transformed. Corvallis Virtual Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. The first of the three part Liz & Bob Frenkel Spring Webinar Series presents how human activities over the past 200 years have already transformed the physical, ecological and cultural resources of Marys Peak, and who is Mary? With Marys Peak Alliance Interpretive Guides Phil Hays and Judy Juntunen plus Kevin Bruce of the U.S. Forest Service. Please register for this free, virtual event here: . Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/frenkel-environment-hiking-series-marys-peak-transformed-17729 for more info.
Live Music: Wild Hog In The Woods. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Wild Hog In The Woods at Old World Deli from 7- 10 p.m.! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, March 15
No School Day. Corvallis School District. All Day. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/wp-content/uploads/2023-24-School-Year-Calendar-At-A-Glance-all-levels-English.pdf for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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-15828 for more info.
Meet LEGO Masters Contestant Kelly Bartlett! Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Hear from LEGO Masters contestant Kelly Bartlett about what life is like on a reality show! From casting to filming to on-air viewing, Kelly will talk about her experience on LEGO Masters, what it takes to get on the show, and life after LEGO Masters as a professional LEGO builder. Includes a Q&A session and a meet-and-greet with Kelly Bartlett. For all ages. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-lego-masters-contestant-kelly-bartlett-17958 for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 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-15888 for more info.
Deutsche Schule Corvallis: German Boardgame Night with Pizza. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 333 NW 35th Street Corvallis. Free. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Come play board games and enjoy pizza! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/7967932056… for more info.
St Patrick’s Day Dance with The Arc. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5. 18+ Event. This dance is co-sponsored by The Arc of Benton County and provides a space for people of all abilities. The dance costs $5, admission can be paid at the door or you can buy your ticket in advance online, over the phone, or in-person at C3. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46389?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.
Live Music: Accordioso. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Come join Accordioso at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
The Revolutionists. Majestic Theatre, Main Stage,115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16 – $18, (VIP +$20). Four women find themselves caught up in the French Revolution: an assassin, a spy, a playwright, and, of course, Marie Antoinette. They plot murder, find friendship (and do some good writing), in this irreverent, poignant, rebellious comedic romp that considers how we go about changing the world. Rated: R (feisty feminist comedy of art, activism, violence, and legacy) Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=221720 for more info.
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