Monday, May 1
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4888794161830797839. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-70 for more info.
Tuesday, May 2
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe, OR. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. his event takes place at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., in Monroe, OR. 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! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-30 for more info.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Infant Storytime occurs every Tuesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is 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! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/infant-storytime-32 for more info.
2023-25 Budget Committee. 12 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84224517567?pwd=b0lSc3BQYytnSFdIU21kWUEvNEVPdz09. All meetings of the Budget Committee are public meetings, and public comment on any aspect of the County budget will be heard at the designated hearing times. At all other times, public comment on the budget may be accepted at the discretion of the Chair, time permitting. All meetings are scheduled for three (3) hours. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/bc/page/2023-25-budget-committee-3 for more info.
Solar System Ambassador Program: Liftoff to Mars! Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. Free. Liftoff to Mars! Join us as they learn about the spacecraft currently exploring our red planet. Through crafts we will create our own helicopter, and launch straw rockets through the Solar System. For elementary school students and their families. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/solar-system-ambassador-program-liftoff-mars for more info.
Monroe NERF Night for Teens and Tweens. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe, OR. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tweens and Teens in grades 4-12 take over the library after it closes on Tuesday, May 2nd to play Nerf Games! The library provides Nerf blasters, darts, and snacks. Tweens and Teens are welcome to bring their own unmodded blasters, but no Rivals blasters or shields, please! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/monroe-nerf-night-teens-and-tweens for more info.
Southtown Farmstand & Market. 1465 SE Alexander Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other produce from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening from May 2, 2023 to Oct. 31, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be vendors selling animal products, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, plants and more. Many items are ready to eat. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/930278475072470/930278535072464 for more info.
Graphic Novel Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library sponsored Graphic Novel Club virtually or in-person in the Main Meeting Room of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library on the 1st Tuesday of every month (unless otherwise noted) from 6:00pm-7:00pm. New members always welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/graphic-novel-club-28 for more info.
Budget Commission. 6 p.m. This meeting will be held in-person at the Downtown Fire Station and virtually online at this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1202032718297854992. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-bc/page/budget-commission-27 for more info.
Virtual Philomath Evening Book Club. 6:30 p.m. Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month unless denoted. Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach (Non-Fiction). Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-philomath-evening-book-club-5 for more info.
Wednesday, May 3
Corvallis Farmers Market. 9 a.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-52 for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and is for children 1-3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-31 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Program. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis, OR. 4:00 p.m. – 5 p.m. Build with fellow Lego fans and Oregon State student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in. For more information, contact Youth Services: 541-766-6794 Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-program-5 for more info.
Jeanne Gregg Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6:00 p.m. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
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