Wednesday, May 10
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. 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-32 for more info.
Songtenders. 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.
Thursday, May 11
Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. 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-32 for more info.
Baby Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe, OR. 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street in Monroe, OR Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-5 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 a 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.
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.
Friday, May 12
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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