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Live music, stage, lectures, athletics, government meetings, political debates, protests, marches… the list could go on, but you get the idea, if it’s happening in Corvallis, it’s here. You can submit events for publication to: calendar@corvallisadvocate.com. Event organizers may make changes without notice to us.  

Friday, February 7

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Milam Hall, 33, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30-45 minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Feb. 7 – Megan Jones, OSU College of Agricultural Sciences. Protecting psychological safety in conservation science and practice. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

Secure and Ethical Use of Protected Health Information. Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. College of Health and the Office of Research Integrity are hosting a nine-month Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Program on the first Friday of each month. Complete RCR training requirements in monthly sessions with presentations by OSU faculty and staff. This program will allow recipients of NIH career development and training grants to meet their 8-hour, face-to-face training obligations, and for other researchers to meet their requirements and recommendations from other funding agencies. All are welcome to attend. Visit Secure and ethical use of protected health information – Oregon State University for more info.

Monroe Tween & Teen Party. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Tweens & Teens hang out after school for games, crafts and snacks. Visit Monroe Tween & Teen Party! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library  for more info.

Teen Advisory Group. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk books, movies, music, and games, and work on team building. Snacks are provided. Apply to join. Visit Teen Advisory Group | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Dance Marathon Bowling Night. MU Lanes and Games, 112 SW Memorial Pl, Corvallis. 4 – 6 pm. Join them for Dance Marathon’s Bowling Night at OSU’s Games and Lanes. Enjoy fun games, pizza and refreshments, and a chance to meet one of their Miracle Families while learning more about Dance Marathon’s mission. This event is a great way to engage with the campus community, learn about ways tobsupport their partner hospital, PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center, and help children in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun and make a difference. Sponsored by Dance Marathon at OSU club. Visit Dance Marathon Bowling Night – Oregon State University for more info.

Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Free. Ages: 2 – 12. Go to C3 for a night of family fun. They have a range of activities including music, STEAM, trading cards, games, and more. Visit Family Fun Night | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

OSU Beavers Gymnastics. Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th Street. 6 pm. Vs. UC Davis & Alaska. Admission: Adults $9, Senior/youth $7, reserved $14. Visit Composite Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics for more info.

Game Nite @ Valley Library. The Valley Library, Main Floor, 201 SW Waldo Place, Corvallis.
6 – 9:30 pm. Join them for board games, video games, crafts and so much more with their friends from the OSU Gaming Club and Game Dev Club. The entire main floor/second floor of the library will be open game space.  Feel free to join their game tables or check out a game from their board game collection. They’ll have light snacks and tea with a librarian. Accommodation requests related to a disability for events at the Valley Library should be made to Angela Haney: (541) 737-1350, LibraryAccommodations@oregonstate.edu. Visit Game Nite @ Valley Library – Oregon State University for more info.

Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 6:15 – 8:15 pm. Ages: 18 +. Join them for snacks, crafts, and Nerf games after hours in the library. Visit Library Takeover for Adults: Nerf Night! | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Hill Top Big Band. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

PRAx and the Darkside Cinema Present: Free Film Fridays. PRAx, Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. A series of free screenings hosted by Distinguished Professor of Film Jon Lewis is selected to spark discussions across disciplines. Professor Lewis will briefly introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion with OSU faculty experts on the film’s topic. Drop in, drop out. Bring a snack. February 7 – Drive, He Said (with emeritus Distinguished Professor of English Mike Oriard). Visit FREE Film Fridays | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info. Visit FREE Film Fridays | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Mama Stew Dance Lesson. Women’s Building, 116, 160 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 – 9 pm. Join them for a night of dancing, featuring the routine Mama Stew. Up for a challenge? This is a fast-paced singles line dance; no partnering involved, just following along. Attendance is free and open to all students and community members. Visit Mama Stew Dance Lesson – Oregon State University for more info.

TBA. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Saturday, February 8

Audubon Second Saturday Field Trip. Willamette Park Shelter, 1350 SE Goodnight Ave, Corvallis. 8 am – 12 pm. Free. Registration required. Meet at the east end of SE Goodnight Ave. Contact: CorvallisAudubonSecondSaturday@gmail.com. Visit ASC – Supporting conservation of natural habitat for wildlife and people (auduboncorvallis.org) for more info.

Insights Into Gardening. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 8 am – 4 pm.
Cost: $45. This is a chance to visit with other gardeners and get inspiration, along with plenty of practical gardening advice. There’s something for every gardener, whether experienced or just getting started. Because this event is sponsored by the Benton County Master Gardener Association, attendees can be sure the information will be research-based and suitable for local gardens. Choose from 16 classes offered in four concurrent sessions taught by local experts. In addition to classes, there will be exhibitors offering items for sale, a bookstore, and a raffle. Be sure to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes. Proceeds from this event help fund grants, scholarships and educational outreach. Registration opens January 2. Visit Insights Into Gardening – Oregon State University for more info.

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. Every Saturday until April 12, 2025. The Corvallis Winter Market is one of western Oregon’s oldest weekly winter markets. The market serves the Corvallis, Albany, and Mid-Valley area. Visit Corvallis Indoor Winter Market | Saturdays 9 am – 1 pm • January 11 to April 12, 2025 for more info.

Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event. Republic Services, 110 NE Walnut Blvd., Corvallis.
9 am – 2 pm. Republic Services invites all residents of Benton County to bring their household hazardous wastes for safe disposal and recycling. There is no charge for residential customers with household quantities of waste. The quarterly event is a chance for residents to safely and environmentally responsibly dispose of items that can’t be tossed in the weekly trash cart. Visit Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

How to Get a Job in the USA Workshop. Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis.
9 am – 5 pm. This one-day free workshop will enable participants to enter the US job market confidently and successfully. They will cover resume preparation, job-finding tips, cover letter writing, computer training, interview practice, and US workplace cultural norms. Lunch and childcare provided. This program is geared towards the international community (immigrants, refugees, international students/scholars, and family). Visit How to Get a Job in the USA Workshop – Oregon State University for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. 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 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Government Comment Corner – City Manager Shepard. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 am. Please stop by to say hello and ask your questions about local government. Visit Government Comment Corner – City Manager Shepard | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Shrub And Tree Planting in Kings Valley. 10 am – 2 pm. Help restore a floodplain forest habitat. Join Greenbelt staff and volunteers for a work party planting native shrubs and trees at Luckiamute Meadows. No previous experience is necessary, and planters of all ages are welcome. Tools and gloves will be provided. If you can only attend part of the event, you’re still welcome to join.
Register at https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/shrub-and-tree-planting-in-kings-valley/
Contact: jean@greenbeltlandtrust.org Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11:15 am. Sing, clap, and move to the music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit Family Music Fun | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Galentine’s Day Cookie Crawl. Downtown Corvallis. 11 am – 5 pm. Admission: $15. Grab a gal pal or two for a fun event hosted by 10 downtown retail businesses. They will fill your cookie bag with gourmet sweets & goodies. Contact or stop into any of the participating stores to purchase a cookie bag. They strongly recommend pre-purchasing cookie bags. They’re $15 each and only 200 cookie bags will be sold. Don’t miss out – they sell out every year. Visit (1) Galentine’s Day Cookie Crawl | Facebook for more info.

Digital Life: Computer & Device Security. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Learn about tools, resources, and practices to keep a computer or mobile device secure and free of viruses and malware in this free, librarian-led workshop in the 2nd floor classroom. Topics to be covered include creating and storing secure passwords, malware and antivirus protection, avoiding scams, and much more. Visit Digital Life: Computer & Device Security | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

From Seedling to Structure: Historic Wood Use Tour. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12:30 pm. Admission: $19. For those who appreciate the intricate relationship between nature, craft, and industry, From Seedling to Structure offers a deep dive into the fascinating evolution of local wood use. This one-hour tour is designed for history enthusiasts and wood aficionados alike.  They’ll climb onto Starker Forests’ warm, dry tour bus with panoramic windows and visit multiple historic locations that have played a pivotal role in shaping the region’s timber history. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.

2nd Saturday Arts Day: Weathergrams. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 – 4 pm. This February, join them for the annual Howland Exhibition and share a little magic with a Weathergram. These small, meaningful works of art, featuring a message and illustration, are designed to be carried away by the weather and into the world. Pick up a kit starting January 25, create a Weathergram at home, and then bring it back on February 8, 2025, to hang it on the tree outside of The Arts Center. Together, participants will fill the tree with beautiful, fleeting messages to celebrate the power of nature and art. Visit 2nd Saturdays – The Arts Center for more info.

Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Saturdays 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Join them to share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

Introduction to Paper Quilling. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 2 – 3:30 pm. Ages: Teens, Adults, Seniors. Join them and find out what paper quilling is all about. Quilling is rolling thin strips of paper to design an image. Presented by Mary Torgerson. Quilling tools and strips provided for the first 30 people. Visit Introduction to Paper Quilling | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

A Timber Time Machine: Tour 150 Years of Wood History. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:15 pm. Admission: $19. Step aboard Starker Forest’s warm, dry Timber Time Machine for a captivating journey through more than 150 years of local history. Outside panoramic windows over the course of  one hour, see several fascinating locations where the story of wood weaves together with the history of the community’s growth. Visit Corvallis Walking Tours for more info.

Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Tickets: Students/Seniors $14; Adults $16. Who’s the cleverest cat in the kingdom? Puss in Boots, of course. In this delightfully silly re-telling of the classic tale, Tom the miller’s son is left with nothing in his inheritance aside from his father’s cat. But this is no ordinary cat. The crafty feline promises that if Tom gets him a pair of boots, he will make the young man’s fortune. Shod in his signature boots and armed with a sword, the cat sets out on a swashbuckling adventure to defeat an ogre, set Tom up with a princess, and save the kingdom. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Rythm Benders. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Bugs with Benefits (Insights into Gardening). LaSells Stewart Center, Mission Mill Dye House, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7 – 8 pm. Gail Langellotto will be presenting a talk on how to attract, provide habitat for, and protect beneficial insects in the garden. Visit Bugs with Benefits (Insights into Gardening) – Oregon State University for more info.

Chromatics: Overdrive. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: Students free. Get ready to turn up the volume and feel the energy—Chromatics is back! This late-night concert series, powered by OSU’s Music Technology and Production Program (MTP), brings the heat with fresh musical styles each term. Curated entirely by MTP students, these electrifying events take over the state-of-the-art PRAx Black Box Theatre, making every show an unforgettable experience. Visit Chromatics: Overdrive | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

DJ Spotlight w/Eveu. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 pm. Admission: $5. With special guests Alaric & Cyborgi. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Sunday, February 9

Superb Owl Bird Walk. 9 am – 12 pm. Are you ready for some birding? Seahawks, Ravens, Falcons, Eagles or maybe even a Superb Owl? Join them for a pre-Superbowl morning bird walk, led by local expert birder Caryn Stoess. They will tour at a leisurely pace, visiting floodplain, wetland and prairie habitats to see and hear the avian residents and visitors. No experience necessary, spotting scopes and binoculars available to borrow. Register at https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/superb-owl-bird-walk/. Contact: mbenotsch@greenbeltlandtrust.org Sponsor: Greenbelt Land Trust. Visit Upcoming Events in the Community | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Majestic Theater Youth Productions: Puss in Boots. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 pm. Tickets: Students/Seniors $14; Adults $16. Who’s the cleverest cat in the kingdom? Puss in Boots, of course. In this delightfully silly re-telling of the classic tale, Tom the miller’s son is left with nothing in his inheritance aside from his father’s cat. But this is no ordinary cat. The crafty feline promises that if Tom gets him a pair of boots, he will make the young man’s fortune. Shod in his signature boots and armed with a sword, the cat sets out on a swashbuckling adventure to defeat an ogre, set Tom up with a princess, and save the kingdom. Visit Majestic Theatre | Performing Arts Center | Corvallis, OR for more info.

Lunar Spring Festival: 2025 Year of the Snake. Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 3 – 6 pm. A community celebration for Chinese calligraphy writing and paper cutting, traditional Chinese foods and dance, a costume parade and recital. Registration for this event will be open from February 1, 2025 @ 12:00pm to February 9, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Visit Lunar Spring Festival: 2025 Year of the Snake | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Super Bowl 59 on the Big Screen. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 pm. $.59 wings, $13 build your own nachos, $13 build your own taco salads. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Willamette Valley Symphony. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis.
4 – 6:30 pm. Pre-concert talk 3:15 pm. Admission: Youth (0 – 17) free, Adults (18-65) $22, Senior (65+) $19.90. Enjoy this lively concert full of music made for dancing. The symphony will be playing Westside story Symphonic Dance by Leonard Bernstein, Danse Bacchanale by Camille Saint-Saëns, and Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Doors open one hour before the concert. Visit WILLAMETTE VALLEY SYMPHONY for more info.

Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Monday, February 10

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Senior Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1:30 – 2:30 pm. The Senior Book Club is open to anyone over the age of 50. Registration is required. You can register at the Adult Reference Desk at the Corvallis Branch or via email.  Upon registration (which is free) you will receive a copy of the book to borrow. February – Jell-O Girls by Allie Rowbottom. Visit Senior Book Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Department of Horticulture Seminar Series, Feb. 10, 2025. Agricultural & Life Sciences Building, 4000, 2750 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 2 – 3 pm.  Join them for the Horticulture Winter 2025 Seminar Series Mondays in ALS 4000 or via Zoom. Dr. Jooyeon Jung, Assistant Professor, OSU Dept. Of Food Science, will present, “Transforming Lignocellulose Waste into Sustainable Packaging Alternatives to Plastic.” Visit Department of Horticulture Seminar Series, Feb. 10, 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Dr. Shin Shin Tang – Decolonizing Asian American Psychology: A Liberation Approach. Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, 2695 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 4 pm. Shin Shin Tang, PhD (she/hers) is a licensed psychologist and clinical director of the Oregon Mind Body Institute, a nonprofit aimed at increasing the well-being of school staff through mindfulness-based mental health skills. She also serves as an instructor for the OSU eCampus and has a private practice in Eugene where she provides clinical supervision, consultation, and training workshops in addition to psychotherapy focusing on complex trauma. Visit Dr. Shin Shin Tang – Decolonizing Asian American Psychology: A Liberation Approach – Oregon State University for more info.

OSU Beavers Gymnastics. Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26th Street. 6 pm. Washington and Alaska. Admission: Adults $9, Senior/Youth $7, Reserved $14. Visit Composite Schedule – Oregon State University Athletics for more info.

LWVOR Communications Cafe: Federal Judiciary Study. Virtual Event. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Betsy Lawson, Attorney and LWVUS consultant will join them (possibly with other committee members) to provide members in Oregon with an overview of the study. Visit Events from February 4 – March 13 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Free Monday Night Meditation. Virtual event. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Sessions are guided every Monday, often rotating through month-long themes from Buddhist and contemporary mindfulness practice traditions, which provide the primary perspective and frame. Pre-registration required. Visit Free Monday Night Meditation – Oregon State University for more info.

“Near Enemies of the Truth” Book Study. Marigold, the OSU Center for Contemplative Practice, 648 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 6:30 – 7:45 pm. Cost: Sliding scale $45 – $75. The contemplative path can be one of the most worthy and rewarding paths. In his book, Dr. Christopher Wallis discusses 17 pitfalls and misconceptions that commonly arise for modern spiritual practitioners. During the facilitated book study, they will discuss these concepts and then practice techniques to help identify points of inquiry in each one’s own paths. Guided by Joseph Bailey. Visit “Near Enemies of the Truth” Book Study – Oregon State University for more info.

Jeff Sux Trivia. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Winter AWSEM Club. Virtual Event. 7 – 8 pm. STEM Academy’s 2025 Winter AWSEM (Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering, and Math) Club for 8th-10thgraders is open. The sessions will be virtual on Monday evenings, Jan 27-Feb 24, from 7-8pm. The program is free to all participants. For more information or to register visit Winter AWSEM Club – Oregon State University.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) – Bob Newton Family Movie. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 Presale; $10 at the door; Free 12 and under. A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Guitar Society Meeting.  Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:15 – 9:15 pm. Free & open to the public. Visit Corvallis Guitar Society – Bringing local guitarists out of the woodwork for more info.

Tuesday, February 11

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Greeters – Hennessey Agency. 620 NW Van Buren Ave., Ste. 8. 8:30 – 9:30 am. Visit Greeters – Hennessey Agency for more info.

Benton County Board of Commissioners Goal-setting Work Session. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit Board of Commissioners Goal-setting Work Session – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Virtual Information Session. Virtual Event. 9 – 10 am. This virtual session introduces the Graduate Business Programs at Oregon State University. In this online session they will cover graduate program options in the College of Business, including the MBA, Master’s, and Graduate Certificates programs. They will also introduce the curriculum, program tracks, program formats, application requirements, and what sets Oregon State apart from other programs. Zoom link will be provided after registration. Visit Virtual Information Session – Oregon State University for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am –2:30 pm. 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 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free every Tuesday for children 0-12 months 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. Join them. Visit Infant Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Little Listeners Storytime. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union. Memorial Union Quad (MU Quad), Memorial Union Brick Mall, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Starts at 11 am. Truckin’ Tuesday is a community event hosted by the Memorial Union Activities Team focused on bringing different types of foods to campus through food trucks. Most Tuesday’s there will be a variety of trucks next to the MU Quad open to students, staff, and the public. This is a chance for people of all ages on the OSU campus to try new foods, support local businesses, and add a little bit of sparkle to their Tuesdays. Visit Truckin’ Tuesdays at the Memorial Union – Oregon State University for more info.

Gearing up for Gardening. Main Meeting Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Turning Lawn into Permaculture. Visit Gearing up for Gardening | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Tandem Approaches in Waste Plastic Recycling and Upcycling. Virtual Event. 12 – 1 pm. The 2025 lecture series features faculty members leading cutting-edge research in climate science and related solutions, with a focus on understanding the complex processes underlying our climate, developing new technologies for mitigating climate-changing factors, and adapting to new climate conditions. All lectures are free and open to the public and streamed on Zoom, with recordings available afterward. Visit Tandem approaches in waste plastic recycling and upcycling – Oregon State University for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest. Virtual Event. 4 pm. Robinson will discuss his recently published book, Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest (NYU Press 2023), which re-positions debates about the Civil Rights Movement by focusing on the Pacific Northwest and uncovers the inspiring activism of the Black Student Union in the state of Washington. This organization of intrepid college students spearheaded a number of racial injustice campaigns, including a Seattle-wide youth outreach program, a sit-in and occupation of the University of Washington president’s office, confrontations with law enforcement in rural Washington, and successful initiatives for Black Studies and other reforms in higher education. Visit Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest – Oregon State University for more info.

Teen Sketch Club. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Ages: Teens. Calling all teen artists. Like to draw, paint, doodle, or collage? Bring a favorite pencil and creativity to Sketch Club. It will meet the second Tuesday of each month for an hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques, and lots of fun. For Grades 6-12. Visit Teen Sketch Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee. Corvallis Community Center, Oak Room, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Virtual meeting link pending. Parks & Recreation Operational Advisory Committee members will engage on a variety of Parks & Recreation topics, from Parks and Trails to Recreation Programming and diversity and equity (among many more). Advisory groups are an important component of the City’s engagement with the diverse community. For many people, it is their first opportunity to get involved with local government. Visit Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

League of Women Voters: Community Planning Committee Meeting. 4:30 – 6 pm. Join the Community Planning Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every second Tuesday at 4:30pm on Zoom. Visit Events from February 4 – March 13 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Living on the Land Webinar Series. Virtual Event. 6 – 7:30 pm. Fee: $20. A 5-part webinar series for landowners new to managing small-acreage farms or properties. The series will feature a broad overview of rural land management concepts including property planning, soil resources, water rights, septic management, pastures and grazing, weed management and small woodlands. This program is held in collaboration with the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District and the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council’s Working Lands Program. Visit Living on the Land Webinar Series – Oregon State University for more info.

Trivia Night @ Common Fields. 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Max team size is 6 people. Show up a little early to sign up. Win fun prizes. Visit Recurring Events – Common Fields Corvallis Food Truck Pod for more info.

Historic Resources Commission. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 pm. This Historic Resources Commission meeting will be held in-person and virtually. Visit Historic Resources Commission | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Astronomy on Tap. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Wednesday, February 12

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Urban Pest Management #1 Webinar- Pesticide Applicator Recertification course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Cost: $80. Join them for a comprehensive, virtual webinar designed specifically for pesticide applicators seeking continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification. This course offers up to 4 potential recertification credits, from the ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture) certification. Visit Urban Pest Management #1 Webinar- Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.

Tax Assistance by Appointment. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. 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 20 at 541-250-0268. Visit Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-250-0268 | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join them for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit Philomath Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Toddler Storytime occurs every Wednesday 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. Join them. Visit Toddler Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Birth to 5. 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 Squishtivities | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

The Sexual Health Fair. Student Experience Center (SEC), Lobby, 2251 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 am – 2:30 pm. Go to the Sexual Health Fair to learn about the sexual health resources available to individuals on and off campus. From free safer sex supplies (condoms, lube, dental dams) to prizes and games, the Sexual Health Fair has it all. The fair is also celebrating the much anticipated launch of DamTested: Free at home STI-testing by ASOSU. Visit The Sexual Health Fair – Oregon State University for more info.

Lunch & Learn – Robert Hess: The Key to Business Success. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce, 420 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 11:30 am – 1 pm. Visit Lunch & Learn – Robert Hess: The Key to Business Success for more info.

Random Review: Poetry Unbound. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm.  Ages: Adults. 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. Visit Random Review: Poetry Unbound | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series. Oregon State University, Learning Innovation Center, LINC 302, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Sponsored by the following departments and units: Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences; College of Forestry; Forest Ecosystems and Society; Botany and Plant Pathology; Integrative Biology and the OSU Research Office. Winter term 2024. Feb. 12: “Horizontal Comparisons in Model System Research: Insights from lion behavior & conservation” Stotra Chakrabarti, Biology, Macalaster College. Visit Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series – Oregon State University for more info.

Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee. Corvallis Community Center Oak Room
2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Parks & Recreation Operational Advisory Committee members will engage on a variety of Parks & Recreation topics, from Parks and Trails to Recreation Programming and diversity and equity (among many more). Advisory groups are an important component of the City’s engagement with our diverse community. For many people, it is their first opportunity to get involved with local government. Visit Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Love Through Multiple Perspectives. Memorial Union Building (MU), 104, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 5 – 6:30 pm. In this community dialogue, they will be focusing on how people feel and engage with love in their lives through community, family, romance, friendship, and self. Visit Love Through Multiple Perspectives – Oregon State University for more info.

Artist Talk: Rodell Warner. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. Admission: Free. Rodell Warner is a Trinidadian artist working primarily in new media and photography and is a Moving Image master’s student at Bard College. Rooted in the exploration of race, nature, and technologies of representation, Rodell’s artworks draw on personal and institutional archives to rethink the past and on digital processes to index emancipatory futures. Visit Artist Talk: Rodell Warner | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Disposal Site Advisory Committee. Holmes & Shipley Meeting Room – Kalapuya Bldg., 1st Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 6 – 8 pm. Visit Disposal Site Advisory Committee – Community Development, Benton County, Oregon for more info.

Peace and Justice Song Circle. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7 – 10 pm. Admission: $8 – $10. When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.

Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Thursday, February 13

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Urban Pest Management #2 Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification Course. Virtual Event. 8 am – 12 pm. Cost: $80. Join them for a comprehensive, virtual webinar designed specifically for pesticide applicators seeking continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain certification. This course offers up to 4 potential recertification credits, from the ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture) certification. Visit Urban Pest Management #2 Webinar – Pesticide Applicator Recertification course – Oregon State University for more info.

BOC Meeting w/County Counsel & Exec. Session under ORS 192.660[2][h] to discuss potential litigation. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit BOC Meeting w/County Counsel & Exec. Session under ORS 192.660[2][h] to discuss potential litigation – Benton County Board of Commissioners, Oregon for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Medical Aid in Dying (Death With Dignity): What You Need to Know. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 – 11:30 am. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Dr. David Grube, Retired MD. With the advancement of medical pharmacology and technology, dying in America has become ever more complicated, and is too often a distressing medical event in an institution. Almost 30 years ago, Oregon was the first state to allow a terminally ill, competent adult to be prescribed medication to end intolerable suffering. Much has changed over this time. Dr. Grube will outline the requirements of the law, barriers to its access, and myths surrounding medical aid in dying. Visit 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 – 11:30 am. Community members who would like to attend the meeting virtually may register online at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yEO4-wL0SWy0qrBiutE1JQ. Visit Downtown Parking Task Force Meeting | Corvallis Oregon for more info.

Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 10:30 – 11 am. Free. Preschool Storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday. 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. Join them. Visit Preschool Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street, Monroe. 10:30 – 11:15 am. For ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Join them. Visit Monroe Baby Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Digital Life: Two-Factor Authentication & Passkeys. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. 2nd Floor Classroom. 645 NW Monroe Avenue. Corvallis. 11 am – 12 pm. Ages: Adults, Seniors. Why aren’t passwords enough? Learn how two-factor authentication and passkeys keep users safe, and how to use them. Visit Digital Life: Two-Factor Authentication & Passkeys | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

Academy for Lifelong Learning: Banned Books: National and Local Censorship Trends in Libraries. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Most classes are also available remotely on Zoom. Membership required. Dues are currently $110 for a full year. Membership can start at any quarter. Presenter: Ashlee Chavez, Director of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. The American Library Association averaged 343 reported book challenges each year from 2010 to 2019. In 2023 alone, this increased to 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship. This presentation will examine both national and local censorship trends in libraries, provide insight into the most challenged materials and programs, and cover some of the challenges that have occurred in the local library system. Visit 2025 Winter SOC.pdf – Google Drive for more info.

League of Women Voters: Housing Committee Meeting. 2 – 3:30 pm. Join the Housing Committee for their regularly-scheduled meeting every second & fourth Thursday from 2 – 3:30pm on Zoom. Visit Events from February 4 – March 13 – League of Women Voters of Corvallis for more info.

Floral Arrangement with the Ettihad Cultural Center. Ettihad Cultural Center, SEC 380, 2301 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 3 – 5 pm. Need a bouquet for a special someone on Valentine’s Day? Go to the Ettihad Cultural Center for a workshop on floral bouquet arrangement, the day before Valentine’s Day. Materials provided. Visit Floral Arrangement with the Ettihad Cultural Center – Oregon State University for more info.

Teen Anime Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 3:30 – 5 pm. Ages: Teens. Whether one reads manga or watches anime-only, join them in Philomath for all things anime. They’ll discuss favorite characters, learn about the culture and history of anime, practice the art style, meet other fans in the community, and watch episodes together. Snacks are provided. For teens in Middle and High School (grades 6-12). Episodes shown may be rated from PG to TV-14. Visit Teen Anime Club | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

Design Management Club Weekly Meetings. Milam Hall, 332, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
5 – 5:50 pm. The Design Management Club provides advice, exposure, learning experiences, and career opportunities for students through the sharing of relevant design news and information in the industry, guest speakers, discussion of design/management-related topics, as well as interactive and creative activities with fellow club members. Meetings Thursdays from 5-5:50 p.m., Jan. 9-March 13. Visit Design Management Club weekly meetings – Oregon State University for more info.

Travel presentation – Shades of Ireland. Corvallis Chamber Conference Room, 420 NW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 5 – 6 pm. Corvallis Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new affiliation with Collette Travel Services. Visit Travel presentation – Shades of Ireland for more info.

The Center for the Humanities Presents: Oregon Black Pioneers and Letitia Carson Legacy Project. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Admission: Free. The traveling exhibit “Letitia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom” will be on display in Toomey Lobby through March. This exhibit, developed by the Letitia Carson Legacy Project, highlights the history of Letitia Carson, a Black Oregon homesteader, farmer, midwife, and matriarch living in the time of Oregon’s racist exclusion laws. Visit Oregon Black Pioneers and Letitia Carson Legacy Project | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Prenatal Yoga. Monarch on 4th, 520 NW 4th St, Corvallis. 6 – 7 pm. Cost: $5. This is a time to move and breathe, build strength and endurance, relax, and release in preparation for the journey of birth. Registration is not required, drop-ins welcome. Visit Prenatal Yoga – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info.

“The Anxious Generation” Book Study. Marigold, the OSU Center for Contemplative Practice, 648 SW 2nd St Corvallis. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. Cost: Sliding scale $35 – $65. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, PhD, argues that the rise of “phone-based childhood” has led to an epidemic of mental illness in adolescents; he proposes a call to action. In addition to discussing Dr. Haidt’s thesis, they will draw on contemplative philosophy and practice to illuminate how we can identify the effects of technology and media on ourselves and use contemplative tools to mitigate these effects. Guided by Dr. John Edwards. Visit “The Anxious Generation” Book Study – Oregon State University for more info.

Wild Hog Jam. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Free. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

STEM Cabaret: An 8-Bit Comedy Revue. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis.
7:30 pm. Admission: $15, Student $5. Love science? Love comedy? From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain one’s inner geek. Join them for a collision of the vaudevillian spirit of old with the technologies of the modern day. Visit STEM Cabaret: An 8-Bit Comedy Revue | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and University Theatre Present: Violets in the Night, Inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Christabel by Mircalla Addams. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 7:30 pm. Admission: $10 Senior/Youth, $15 General Admission, Student Free. Love, fear, romance, and vampires abound in this new play by OSU student Mircalla Lehane Addams and directed by Lydia Dapkus. Loosely based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Cristabel, a young woman’s life is changed forever after a traumatic and supernatural encounter. Visit Winter Student Play: Violets in the Night | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Jazz Jamm. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 pm. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Friday, February 14

I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition. PRAx, Toomey Lobby, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 am – 6 pm Monday – Friday. 12 – 4 pm on Saturday. Exhibit runs through March 1, 2025. The exhibit, inspired by journalist Elizabeth Mehren’s book of the same name, celebrates the stories of people who have survived perilous journeys and unthinkable cruelty in their home countries only to build productive new lives in Oregon. These survivors are united by a troubling truth: human despotism, barbarism, and cruelty sometimes know no bounds. And yet, as this exhibition aims to make clear, humanity is also made up of the courageous and the resilient. The Immigrant Story presents this exhibit in the hope that the images and their corresponding stories will inspire, inform, and possibly, enlighten. Visit I Lived to Tell the World – Multimedia Exhibition | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green. Philomath Museum. 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. Exhibit runs until March 9, 2025. While they work in different styles, both Rip Cronk and George D. Green use techniques of illusion in their artwork to force viewers to consider the world a little differently. George Green was a fifth-generation Oregonian and a founding member of the Abstract Illusionists. His work has been shown in the U.S. and Europe and is represented in 60 museums. After a 30-year tenure in NYC, George returned to Oregon where he passed away in 2020. Rip Cronk, known as the muralist of Venice Beach, has been in Benton County for over ten years and is a very active member of the arts community here. His work has been shown in museums and galleries around the world. Visit Abstract Illusionism: Rip Cronk & George D. Green – Benton County Museums for more info.

Memory Quilts Exhibit. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm until March 16, 2025. Stitched in Memory… Often called friendship quilts, signature quilts, or memory quilts, in the United States the tradition of quilts to memorialize friends, relatives, and communities began in the 1840s. Early examples featured individual blocks contributed by those within a social network, with signatures in indelible ink. As trends and methods changed blocks started to feature embroidery, applique, and fabric paint, and the quilts often included references to activities, hobbies, and personalities as well as names. Visit Memory Quilts – Benton County Museums for more info.

Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:30 –11 am. 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. Join them. Visit Family Storytime | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social. Einerson House, Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC), 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am – 12 pm. This is an invitation for international communities, their families and friends to join them for conversation, coffee, tea and light snacks. Visit International Faculty and Scholar Coffee Social – Oregon State University for more info.

Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025. Milam Hall, 33, 2520 SW Campus Way, Corvallis.
12 pm. The OSU Anthropology Lecture Series features guest speakers from the OSU community, as well as visitors from academic institutions, government agencies, non-government organizations and businesses in Oregon and beyond. Each quarter, a new roster of speakers are invited to give 30-45 minute presentations on cutting-edge research, current events and other projects that resonate with the OSU Anthropology community. These “tan sack/brown bag” lunchtime lectures are designed for the OSU community to engage with diverse ongoing research, applied projects and contemporary anthropological dialogue, but are also meant as a space for us to converse with each other. Feb 14 – Allison Taylor, University of Oregon, Linguistics & the Clark Honors College. *Memory and Motivation in Learning a Revitalizing Language. Visit Anthropology Lecture Series Winter 2025 – Oregon State University for more info.

Linguistics Speakers Series. Learning Innovation Center (LINC), 368, 165 SW Sackett Place, Corvallis. 12 – 12:50 pm. This inaugural season of the Linguistics Speakers Series is hosted by the School of Language, Culture, and Society’s Linguistics Program. Dr. Allison Taylor, University of Oregon (Linguistics and Clark Honors College), “Memory and Motivation in Learning a Revitalizing Language.” Visit Linguistics Speakers Series – Oregon State University for more info.

Portuguese Language Circle. Einerson House, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 1 pm. Portuguese language speakers and learners are invited to drop in for conversation and light refreshments. Hosted by the OSU Office of International Services and the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center. Visit Portuguese Language Circle – Oregon State University for more info.

Howland Community Open. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm through March 6, 2025. The annual Jim and Ruth Howland Community Open is an opportunity for everyone in the greater Corvallis area to exhibit artwork in The Arts Center Main Gallery. Visit Howland Community Open – Art Show for All – The Arts Center for more info.

Reporting Research Results to Study Participants: Lessons learned Across Three Research Cohorts. Hallie E. Ford Center For Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 1 – 2 pm. Diana Rohlman, PhD will discuss her extensive experience in reporting back research results (RBRR) to study participants, drawing from her work with pregnancy cohorts and environmental exposure studies where over 90% of participants requested their individual results. Her presentation will explore effective methods for communicating complex environmental exposure data to participants, including strategies for simplifying technical information, addressing participant concerns, and increasing environmental health literacy, while highlighting how this practice has led to positive behavioral changes and improved participant engagement in research studies. Visit Reporting research results to study participants: Lessons learned across three research cohorts – Oregon State University for more info.

NASA Ambassador: The Planets. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. Ages: Everyone. 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Join a local Solar System Ambassador Erika as they take a tour of the solar system and learn about unique planets. From the dusty red surface of Mars to Saturn’s rocky rings, there is much to be explored. Visit NASA Ambassador: The Planets | Corvallis-Benton County Public Library for more info.

PRAx Presents: Alex Cuba. PRAx, Ray Theater, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 and 9 pm. Admission: $35, Student $5. Fall in love with the guitar at this intimate, music-and-drinks Valentine’s Day concert. Born Alexis Puentes, Alex Cuba was raised in a legendary Cuban musical family, traveling throughout the nation with his father’s 24-guitar ensemble. He has gone on to an exceptional solo career marked by many awards, including a 2022 win for Best Latin Pop Album and a BMI Latin Award for his songwriting for Nelly Furtado. His soulful, melodic sound has captivated audiences in countless live venues throughout the world, as well as listeners to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts and online – where he has over 375,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Two separately ticketed seatings. PRAxKIDS is available for this event. They partner with KidSpirit to provide a supervised children’s program. Visit Alex Cuba | PRAx | Oregon State University or PRAxKIDS page for more info.

Charlene and her Champagne Bruts. The Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit Old World Center in Corvallis, Oregon for more info.

Majestic Movie Valentines Extravaganza Presents: Moulin Rouge. Majestic Theatre, Starker Auditorium, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 pm. Admission: $15. A young Englishman in the Paris of 1899, becomes infatuated with Satine, a singer at the Moulin Rouge. However, she has been promised by the manager to a Duke in return for funding his next production. As the young lovers meet in secret, Satine’s wedding day draws closer but she hides a fatal secret from both Christian and the Duke. Rated: PG 13. Visit The Majestic Theatre for more info.

Cupid’s Night Out. Memorial Union Building (MU), Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis.
7 – 9 pm. A special night for friends and/or special someone to dance the night away, enjoy fun crafts and make unforgettable memories. Visit Cupid’s Night Out – Oregon State University for more info.

The School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and University Theatre Present: Violets in the Night, Inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Christabel by Mircalla Addams. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 7:30 pm. Admission: $10 Senior/Youth, $15 General Admission, Student Free. Love, fear, romance, and vampires abound in this new play by OSU student Mircalla Lehane Addams and directed by Lydia Dapkus. Loosely based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s Cristabel, a young woman’s life is changed forever after a traumatic and supernatural encounter. Visit Winter Student Play: Violets in the Night | PRAx | Oregon State University for more info.

Don’t Tell Comedy. Downtown Corvallis. 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Admission: $25. Ages: 21+. The show will be at an indoor location. BYOB. Outside beverages are allowed. For information and tickets visit Secret Comedy Show in Downtown on 2/14/25 | Don’t Tell Corvallis.

Cupid’s Choreography. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 8 pm. Valentine’s Day dance party + drink specials. Visit (20+) Facebook for more info.

Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast Performance. Whiteside Theatre, 461 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 – 11 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Admission: $25. Presented by Erotic Nightmare Shadow Players. A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must seek shelter at the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Visit WHITESIDE THEATRE – Home for more info.