Events Calendar, April 12 to April 19 - The Corvallis Advocate

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.

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Thursday, April 11

Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-9 for more info.

Active Strides. Meet at the C3 main Entrance, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. $13. 18+. Number of sessions:10. Active Strides is a weekly walking group that meets each Thursday at 9am at various locations around Corvallis for 1-3 miles walks. Each week the group will explore different parts of Corvallis while learning more about the area. We will be joined by special guests throughout the term! Individuals of all walking abilities are welcome and encouraged to join. Please register in advance. This class is included in the Rec Fit and Wellness Benefit memberships. Please register in the “for members” activity to attend. This activity will charge the session price. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46694?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true 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-15796 more info.

Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Join 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-9 for more info.

The Art Center Membership Meeting. The Art Center – Main Gallery, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Annual Membership. Membership Mixer is a chance to be in community with other art enthusiasts while enjoying nibbles and libations. You could also win a fabulous door prize, including two lovely Jim Howland Mary’s Peak prints! Visit https://theartscenter.net/event/membership-meeting-main-gallery/ for more info.

Live Music: Jeanne Gregg Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. Blues/Soul Hits, and Originals. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Corvallis School Board Business Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Lincoln Elementary School, 110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 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.

Live Music: Wild Hog Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. There’s nothing quite like Wild Hog in the Woods…. catch ’em if you can! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $5, or $15 – $32. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s grocery, where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows and Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life. Watch the actors juggle cooking, music and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers have reviewers singing their praises and audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation. *2 p.m. showtime is only available on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/mrs-krishnan%E2%80%99s-party for more info.

Frenkel Environment & Hiking Series: Transforming Marys Peak. Corvallis Virtual Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Please register for this free, virtual event here: https://bit.ly/2024frenkelseries2. Michele Holman (U.S. Forest Service), Doug Glavich (U.S. Forest Service), Scott Hopkins (BLM), and Kathleen Westly (Marys River Watershed Council) present current projects that are transforming the physical, ecological and cultural resources of Marys Peak with an enlightened awareness. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/frenkel-environment-hiking-series-transforming-marys-peak-17730 for more info.

Frenkel Environment & Hiking Series: Transforming Marys Peak. Webinar Series. 7 p.m. Free. This 2nd of the 3-part Liz & Bob Frenkel Spring Webinar Series presents five current projects that will help transform the Marys Peak ecosystem to thrive and overcome recent human impacts. Presenters include Michele Holman, Doug Glavich and Matt Smith from the U.S. Forest Service; Scott Hopkins from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management; and Kathleen Westly from the Marys River Watershed Council. Register: https://bit.ly/2024frenkelseries2. Contact: Dave Eckert, deckert@willamettewatershed.com. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/frenkel-environment-hiking-series-transforming-marys-peak-17730 for more info.

Friday, April 12

Red Cross Blood Drive. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To check your eligibility or to make an appointment, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767, go to redcrossblood.org, or download the Blood Donor App. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/red-cross-blood-drive 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-15832 for more info.

Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $5, or $15 – $32. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s grocery, where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows and Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life. Watch the actors juggle cooking, music and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers have reviewers singing their praises and audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation. *2 p.m. showtime is only available on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/mrs-krishnan%E2%80%99s-party for more info.

Improv Comedy Night. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16. Join for a wild evening of spontaneous hilarity in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” where your suggestions help create the show. Featuring some of Oregon’s finest improvisers from Portland and the Willamette Valley. Rated: R Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=231160 for more info.

Singing for Environmental Change: A Conversation with Alexander Lloyd Blake. Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Alexander Lloyd Blake is a conductor, composer/arranger, vocal contractor, singer, and music activist. He is the founding artistic director of Tonality, an award-winning choral ensemble focused on spreading a message of unity, peace and social justice. Tonality’s body of work has addressed many social issues rarely represented in a choral setting, including climate change. Their concert “HomeCare” focused on the climate crisis and included words from young environmental leaders who have spoken about the urgency of action. During this event, Blake will join historian and ethnomusicologist Kelly Bosworth on stage for a conversation about using music as a conduit for environmental awareness and change and social change more broadly. Bosworth is the Horning Assistant Professor of Public History & Popular Music at Oregon State University. The evening following this event, Blake will be back on stage with the Tonality choir for a musical performance focusing on mental health. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/conversation-alexander-lloyd-blake for more info.

Live Music: Early Fire. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Early Fire will be bringing the Classic Rock hits! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Chamber Music Corvallis: Haerim Liz Lee & David Fung. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $35 – $150. Chamber Music Corvallis’ 64th season will take you on a tour around the world and across many centuries, from Scandinavia in the 20th century, to Haydn’s Esterhazy Palace, to Spain, to the underground railroad in the American South, and finally ending in Gershwin’s America. Join Chamber Music Corvallis before each concert for a short presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m. These pre-concert talks are free and open to all with the purchase of a concert ticket. The talks will provide historical and cultural context for the music you’ll hear in the concert with the hope that it will enrich your listening and open up a dialogue about these works. Gershwin: My Time is Today. Anchored in Heifitz’s Gershwin arrangements, and interspersed with William Bolcom, violinist Haerim Liz Lee and her pianist collaborator David Fung juxtapose classical repertoire with contemporary works by living composers and collaborators. Inspired by George Gershwin’s quote, “My people are American, my time is today. Music must repeat the thought and aspirations of the times,” this impassioned performance conveys the timelessness of music throughout the ages. Elizabeth’s playing style indicates her personality: passionate, deliberate, and often witty. She captivates audiences by “leaving them breathless with impeccable phrasing and relevant musicality.” Visit https://chambermusiccorvallis.org/ for more info.

Saturday, April 13

Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $40+.The market offers a broad variety of fine quality crafted items from artist drawings to handcrafted jewelry. Locally grown, raised and baked foods and unique art! The food selections are also outstanding! From organically grown vegetables and fruits to artisan baked breads, this weekly market offers a broad selection. Saturdays, through April 13. Visit https://corvalliswintermarket.wordpress.com/about-us/ for more info.

Electric Vehicle Show and Tell. At First Congregational Church Parking Lot, 4215 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Own an EV or E-bike? Thinking of buying one? Community members who are interested in the real-life experiences and benefits of going by electric car, bike, or scooter will be able to see a variety of models and ask questions of local EV owners. This event is sponsored by the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition’s Transportation Action Team. Visit https://www.instagram.com/p/C5mUxrqPkoO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== & https://sustainablecorvallis.org/ for more info.

Two-Part Mask Making Workshops. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Enjoy these mask making workshops and create a mask for the Planet Palooza Procession Parade on April 20th! The workshop is co-sponsored by Ashbrook Independent School. The first workshop will consist of constructing a mask and the second will consist of painting and decorating. No experience or materials needed. Children ages 7 and under welcome with parent/guardian supervision. FREE event. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/two-part-mask-making-workshops for more info.

Digital Life: Intermediate Google Docs. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn intermediate formatting, editing, and sharing skills using Google Docs. Attendees must have basic experience with Google Drive and Google Docs to be successful in this class. Laptops will be provided or attendees may bring their own device. Please bring your Google account login information. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-intermediate-google-docs-18238 for more info.

Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-16800 for more info.

Writing Goals: Starting Your Story– Part 1. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. Registration for this event will close on April 6, 2024 @ 1:00pm. Allowed Ages: Over 18 and up. Many people say they want to write a book, but very few take the first step. Why? Often it’s because they don’t know what the first step is! In Writing Goals: Starting Your Story Author Accelerator certified book coach Erin Radniecki will walk participants through a tool to begin converting their ideas into words on the page and finally begin writing their story. This first week of this workshop will provide instruction and a worksheet to help you understand: where to direct your energy as you flesh out your idea, how to be market savvy from the start, and what the number one overlooked step is for new writers. In week two on April 13 from 1-2:30 you’ll bring your completed worksheet and have a chance to ask questions, receive coaching from Erin, and learn the next steps for taking your idea forward. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/writing-goals-starting-your-story-part-2-18137 for more info.

Día del los Niños Celebration (Children’s Day). Youth Activity & Main Meeting Rooms, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Join us for a Día del los Niños Celebration at the Library! Día del los Niños, Children’s Day, is an annual tradition in Mexico. Libraries have added to the tradition with Día del Libro, Book Day, to celebrate and encourage children’s literacy through diverse books and languages. Our festivities this year include: Lotería (Spanish Bingo), free Spanish book giveaway (K-8^th), piñata or bookmark craft, bocadillos (snacks), music, a photobooth, and resource tables! (CLU & CLMC) Celebra con nosotros el Día de los Niños en la Biblioteca! El Día de los Niños es una tradición anual de México que se celebra el 30 de abril de cada año. El Día de los Niños es una fecha conmemorativa que se celebra anualmente en honor a los niños y cuya fecha de celebración varía según el país. Las bibliotecas de los EE.UU. han tomado el día del niño de México y lo han convertido en un evento mixto (Día del Libro) que celebra a los niños y la literatura con el propósito de fomentar la alfabetización a través de diversos libros e idiomas. Nuestras festividades incluirán cómo hacer una piñata, obsequio de libros, feria de recursos y música para toda la familia. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/dia-del-ninodia-del-libro-childrens-daybook-day-18145 for more info.

2^nd Saturday: Collaborative Collage Poetry Wall. The Art Center – Main Gallery, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. All ages welcome. Drop by TAC during this month’s 2nd Saturday to contribute to our community made poetry wall installation in The Art Center’s Corrine Woodman Gallery! Acrylic markers, chalk pastels, decorative paper, newspaper/magazine cut outs, and more will be used to construct a living wall of poetry! Visit https://theartscenter.net/event/2nd-saturday-21/ for more info.

Watercolor & Design-Family. Tunison Community Center, 365 SW Tunison Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. This class is an introduction to the basic tools and techniques of the lovely and luminous medium of watercolor. Participants will learn about the importance of drawing, planning, and composition (design). Participants will practice techniques of brushwork, edge control, and blending. Color mixing, value contrast and basic color theory will be discussed and demonstrated. No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/45415?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.

24th Annual Youth Poetry Celebration: Poetry Reading. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. The 24th annual Youth Poetry Celebration returns to being on exhibit in the Corrine Woodman Gallery at The Arts Center. All young poets living in Linn and Benton Counties, grades K-12, were invited to participate. Youth poets from each age group will be invited to a live poetry reading on April 15, 2023. Every participant receives a participation certificate and cash prize. Visit https://theartscenter.net/annual-youth-poetry-celebration/ for more info.

Havana Nights at Common Fields- Second Saturday Salsa Soiree. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 – 10 p.m. Free. It’s salsa night at Common Fields! Come warm up with some tropical tunes at Havana Nights. A mix of Salsa, bachata, merengue, and other favorites will be playing from 6 – 10 p.m. There will be dancing, rain or shine. We will be offering a free salsa class from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., followed by salsa dancing the rest of the evening. DJ Rumbanana will be spinning the hottest salsa fro m7 p.m. – 10 p.m.! Food and drink specials will be available as well as festive décor! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Live Music: Jazz WRX Trio. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Jazz cats, Jazz WRX Trio back at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Tonality Chior, You are Not Alone. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $25 – $33. Directed by Alexander Lloyd Blake, the Los Angeles-based vocal ensemble Tonality creates gorgeous concerts focusing on issues rarely present in choral music. At PRAx, Tonality takes on the topic of mental health awareness. A pre-concert program puts the spotlight on community and OSU mental health providers. This evening is dedicated to them. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/tonality for more info.

Corvallis Comedy Night with Tom Thakkar. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16. WARNING: This show will contain adult language. No one under 18 will be admitted. Tom Thakkar is both an expert stand-up and a stand-up expert. So much so, that when Comedy Central needed someone to host and curate a podcast featuring clips from their multi-decade archive, he is the man they called. Originally from Bloomington, Indiana, Thakkar cut his teeth in the New York club scene with a style inspired by such observational comedy legends as Jerry Seinfeld and Tom Papa. Since then, he has gone on to perform his meticulously-crafted bits everywhere from The Tonight Show to Conan to Comedy Central, and we could not be more excited to welcome him to Corvallis! Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=7&p=5 for more info.

Sunday, April 14

Live Music: Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free Karl Smiley is back at the Deli for your Sunday brunch from 10am-noon. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Queervallis Drag Brunch: Haus of Dharma – Birthday Brunch. The Bière Library, 151 NW Monroe Ave, Suite 102, Corvallis. 11 a.m. $10 cover. Join for Haus of Dharma’s Queervallis Drag Brunch: Birthday Brunch (18+) at The Bière Library. Doors at 10 a.m., show at 11 a.m. $10 cover; $2 off w/student ID. Hosted by: Frisky Macpherson & Retunia Rufflbottom with Special Guests: Honey Jinx Galore & Olivia Obscene. Visit https://thebierelibrary.com/event/2024-04-14/haus-of-dharma-birthday-brunch for more info.

Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Common Fields is open Sundays! If you are playing games on Sundays at Common Fields, you get a $1.00 off your beverage. Swing by and meet up to play D&D, Magic the Gathering, or a good old board game. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Taller de Representación Legal (Legal Representation Workshop). Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, 2638 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) workshop; come learn with us about ECO and how to qualify. ECO ofrece representación gratuita legal a inmigrantes elegibles en oregon en la lucha contra la deportacion o la exclusión cívica debido a su estatus migratorio. ECO offers FREE legal representation to eligible immigrants in Oregon in the fight against deportation or civic exclusion due to their immigration status. Visit https://cmlcenter.networkforgood.com/events/69452-taller-de-representaci-n-legal-legal-representation-workshop for more info.

Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Mid-Valley Bellydance Collective at the Old World Deli! 6pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Monday, April 15

City of Corvallis City Council Executive Session. 5 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(h) (status of pending litigation or litigation likely to be filed). Executive SessionsThe City Council meets in executive session to discuss sensitive matters or receive information. These executive sessions usually deal with real property transactions, litigation, or labor negotiations; other allowed subjects would include employment of a public officer, dismissal or disciplining of a public officer, preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade, employment performance of the chief executive officer, or negotiations regarding public investments. Although the public may not attend executive sessions, representatives of the news media may attend and, while information obtained during the session may not be printed, it may be used as background. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-executive-session-77 for more info.

City of Corvallis Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__beeGHMzQV6r3MNNLpHTEA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-91 for more info.

Tuesday, April 16

Benton County Tuesday Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend by Phone: Dial (253) 215-8782, Meeting ID & Passcode: TBA. Zoom Link, Meeting ID, and Passcode will be posted at 8:30 a.m. the day of the meeting. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-16-tuesday-board-meeting/ for more info.

CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 11:30 a.m. Those who would like to attend may Register and View Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y0zDyUziS7uIIXSGXIexeQ. Verbal or Written Testimony: Community members who wish to offer verbal or written testimony are encouraged to preregister and email city@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization-0 for more info.

Water is Power: The Gila River Project. Detrick Hall of PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Join artist Joel Slayton and scientist Lisa Johanson as they share their work on the Gila River Project, which investigates the challenges facing one of America’s most expansive and endangered ecosystems. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/ for more info.

YOGA in the Gallery. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Suggested Donation: $5 – $15. Explore gentle yoga and enjoy a sense of community. Join for hour-long sessions in the beautiful Main Gallery. Bring your own mat*, blanket and/or block. No prior experience necessary. Visit https://theartscenter.net/event/yoga-in-the-gallery-17/ & https://theartscenter.net/yoga/?highlight=yoga%20 for more info.

Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Wednesday, April 17

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 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-15706 for more info.

Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 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-17418 more info.

Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-30 for more info.

Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-15876 for more info.

City of Corvallis Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Community members may pre-register using this link: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Submit Comments: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Observe online: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7-CP0aPTs6o5uNK_wdgtw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-17 for more info.

Live Music: The Flatt Stanley Incident. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. An Oregon born band from the Willamette Valley, playing an eclectic mix of Americana, and Outlaw Country hits. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

All The Way Open Mic Comedy. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Open Mic Comedy hosted by Terry Geil! Sign-up starts at 7:30, comedy starts at 8! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Thursday, April 18

Public Seed Library Vegetable Garden Plant Clinic. Belluschi Wing, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Bring your vegetable garden questions between 9:30 AM and noon, and take home free seeds! Now’s the time to plant warm season crops, herbs and flowers to attract beneficial insects. Benton County Master Gardeners can help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at these informal events at the Public Seed Library held in the historic Belluschi Wing of the Corvallis Public Library (where the windows look out onto Monroe St.) Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/public-seed-library-vegetable-garden-plant-clinic-16982 for more info.

Benton County 2024 Justice and Law Enforcement Departments Meeting. 10 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Virtual Meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWJi… Meeting ID: 246 628 489 073, Passcode: 5bdt3f. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/april-18-justice-law-enfrocement/ for more info.

Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Held once a month for parents and/or caregivers and children of any age, (adults must attend with their youth). Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration & crafts. Presented by Strengthening Rural Families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-monroe-community-library-6 for more info.

Greenbelt Land Trust: Thursday Volunteer Stewards. Various locations, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Registration Required. Join the Thursday Volunteer Stewards for weekly habitat restoration, land stewardship, and trail maintenance projects around the Corvallis area. Projects and locations vary. Past project have included planting native prairie species at Bald Hill Farm, removing invasive scotch broom in Philomath, monitoring rare wildlife in Albany, and improving the gravel tread on the Mulkey Ridge Trail.The Thursday Volunteer Stewards meet rain or shine throughout the year, from 9am-12pm in the summer and from 12pm-3pm in the winter. If you would like to join this upcoming Thursday Volunteer Stewards event, please sign up. Visit https://greenbeltlandtrust.org/event/thursday-volunteer-stewards-6/2024-04-18/ for more info.

Your Best Life: Taking Care of You. C3 Maple Room, Corvallis Community Center (C3), 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. $15. All Ages Welcome. Number of sessions:3. What do you want to learn about health & wellness? Delicious food, fun movement, building a social network, and more are potential topics of this program! This course has been specifically designed for people living with a developmental disability. Registration Required. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46728?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.

City of Corvallis Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GrWm72p8SOaWXTBSFtmAEg. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session details and participation instructions. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-97 for more info.

Corvallis Arts Walk. Various Locations, Downtown Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the stunning visual art at the venues listed via the link below and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for venues and more info.

Teen Stage Combat with King Arthur’s Knights. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join the cast members from the Majestic Theatre’s upcoming production of Monty Python’s Spamalot and learn the basics of stage combat! Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to move (and probably end up being better at swordplay than a bunch of bumbling “British” knights). Registration is recommended but walk-ins are welcome! For grades 6-12. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-stage-combat-king-arthurs-knights-18542 for info and registration.

Watershed Science Talks/Ecology Tap Talk: Hydrophiles Research Symposium. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Monthly presentations by local scientists on a variety of topics specific to our community. Science Talks every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 6pm. Presentations by young professionals in water research and management. Hydrophiles is a water-focused graduate student group at OSU. Portion of food/beverage sales benefit Marys River Watershed Council. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html & https://sustainablecorvallis.org/ for more info.

Live Music: Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam at the deli on the 1st and 3rd Thursday’s every month! Music starts at 7pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Friday, April 19

Friends of the Library Big Book Sale. Benton County Fairgrounds, Solar Building, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Members Only) & 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Public Welcome). Free – $10. It’s time for this year’s BIG Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, and held in the Solar Building at Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds. 110 SW 53rd St in Corvallis. (Enter the parking lot from Reservoir Road.) April 19 3-6PM, Members Only, April 19 6-8 PM, Public Welcome, April 20 9 AM – 4 PM, Public Welcome, April 21 10 AM – 3 PM, Public Welcome Fiction and Nonfiction for all ages, along with CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records. Pricing from $4 to $1, with decreasing prices each day. Box & Bag of Book Sale on Sunday! Become a member and get early access to the sales. Join online at https://friendsofthecbclibrary.org or at the door – $10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/friends-library-big-book-sale-members-only-18933 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-15889 for more info.

Live Music: Summer of Love. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join us for the classics from the Summer of Love live at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

The Majestic Theatre Presents: Kalos. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $20 – $25. Kalos is made up of three innovative interpreters and composers of Celtic roots music: Eric McDonald, Ryan McKasson and Jeremiah McLane. They are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges, delivering an alluring musical complexity full of spontaneity and joyful exuberance. They set the standard for traditional repertoire with an underlying drive and pulse charged with rhythmic electricity and integrity, forging a new musical path that draws on Celtic, Breton, American and other musical traditions on accordion, guitar, fiddle, and vocals. The title of their new album, Headland, which refers to a point where land meets sea, is a fitting analogy for the exploratory space Kalos inhabits — one that calls forth driving, heartfelt music journeying through unknown territory to seek and find its essence – the enduring, resilient experience of the human heart. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228903 for more info.

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