THURSDAY
Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board. 4 p.m. Free. The Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board (CIDAB) will meet virtually at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6588275201510417496. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony via telephone or their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cidab/page/community-involvement-and-diversity-advisory-board-18 for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. 5 p.m. Free. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. This meeting is being held both virtually and in-person. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6267851124057871199. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/climate-action-advisory-board-32 for more info.
Cooks and Books: Local and Seasonal Ingredients. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. The theme for January is local and seasonal ingredients and will feature recipes and demonstration from local chef Sarah Booth of The Naked Crepe. Sarah will focus on using winter squash in surprising ways, while incorporating other ingredients available locally in the winter. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/cooks-and-books-local-and-seasonal-ingredients for more info.
Russell James. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. 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/live-music.html for more info.
School Board Special Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Free. 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. The agenda can be found at: https://www.csd509j.net/about-us/school-board/school-board-meetings. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/calendar for more info.
Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Center, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join the Old World Deli for live music, discussions, performances, and more on their brand new stage. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
FRIDAY
Rainbow Social Hour. 3 p.m. Meets 2nd & 4th Fridays from 3-5 PM at Corvallis Community Center. A safe, social space for LGBTQIA+ adults of any age. Connect with friends new and old, and find inspiration and community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/rainbow-social-hour-0 for more info.
Teen Takeover: Winter Party. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Free. Teens in grades 6-12 take over the library after it closes on the 3rd Friday of the month. Snacks and materials provided. In January, teens can watch Frozen (PG) while making wintry crafts and enjoying a hot cocoa, chai, and other cozy snacks. Snacks and art supplies provided. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-takeover-winter-party for more info.
The Song Tenders. Old World Center, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join the Old World Deli for live music, discussions, performances, and more on their brand new stage. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
The Wolves. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $14-$16. Pulitzer Prize finalist The Wolves is the debut play of up-and-coming playwright Sarah DeLappe, featuring an all-woman cast (comprised of nine adolescents and one briefly-seen adult).From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the Wolves, a 9-member girls’ soccer team, navigate big questions and wage personal battles with their warrior determination and strength. As they warm-up for each game, we see their personalities, connections, conflicts, love, grief, and power that makes them the Wolves. Content Warning: This production features strong language, mature themes and adult language including characters in honest discussions about sex, politics, abortion, eating disorders and death. This play may not be suitable for all audiences. Rated: PG – 13.Learn more and buy tickets at Majestic.org.
The Muddy Souls. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 p.m. $10. The Muddy Souls are a 5-piece, progressive bluegrass band formed in Eugene, Oregon in 2018. Their ever-growing sound is a beautifully fresh take on an age-old genre of music. Having four different songwriters and singers in the band, their sound encompasses a wide variety of influences. Traditional bluegrass, folk, jam and improvisational music, and jazz just to name a few. Their uniquely crafted songs and thought provoking lyrics are showcased on their recently released, third studio album, entitled “The Raven.” Visit https://www.themuddysouls.com for more info
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