Tuesday, April 18
LEGO Day. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3:30 p.m. Free. Spend the afternoon building LEGO and DUPLO creations! All ages welcome. https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-day-6 for more info.
Take Apart Workshop. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Ever wonder what is inside your home appliances and electronics? Find out in this hands-on workshop! Old appliances and electronics as well as tools and safety gear will be provided so you can take things apart and get a glimpse of how they work. Ages 10 and older, teens, and adults are all invited! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/take-apart-workshop-0 for more info.
2023 Earth Day Lecture: Bold Solutions, Better Planet. Virtual Event via Zoom, 5:30 p.m. Free. This Earth Day, hear stories about bold solutions for a better planet. Attendees will learn about innovations in climate technology, ocean policy and the growing blue economy, including how venture capitalists are investing in promising discovery science. Visit https://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/earth-day for more info.
2023-25 Budget Committee. 6 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89021136908?pwd=SDltR0hNbDF2aC8wWFJEVi9HRG45dz09.
Antisemitism in America: The Numbers, Why They are so Bad, and What Can be done About Them. 7 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
Wednesday, April 19
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-50 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-29 for more info.
Melange. 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.
Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board. 6 p.m. The Community Involvement and Diversity Advisory Board (CIDAB) will meet at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CIDAB meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so virtually using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9222635793050227286. Community members who wish to offer written or verbal testimony by telephone or through their computer are encouraged to preregister with Patrick W. Rollens, patrick.rollens@corvallisoregon.gov or call 541-766-6368. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-cidab/page/community-involvement-and-diversity-advisory-board-21 for more info.
CitySpeak Town Hall: Weighing a New Justice Facilities Tax, Ballot Measure 2-140. 6 p.m. It’s the largest infrastructure endeavor in county history, and officials are asking voters to approve another $110 million in new taxes to finish it off – we are of course, referring to the justice campus in Northeast Corvallis. With all that is being considered, CitySpeak will host county elected officials and staff as they field questions from the public, and our Editorial Board. Attendance is free. Visit https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2023/cityspeak-town-hall-weighing-a-new-justice-facilities-tax-ballot-measure-2-140 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Use this link to obtain a GoToWebinar attendee link which will allow you to observe, but not speak or present during the meeting: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5986891820220258397. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-78 for more info.
The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s Ghettos. 7 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
Thursday, April 20
Board of Commissioners Meeting with Justice and Law Enforcement Departments. 10 a.m. Attend in Person: Board of Commissioners Office, Kalapuya Holmes & Shipley Public Meeting Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/board-commissioners-meeting-justice-and-law-enforcement-departments-0 for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. Free. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-29 for more info.
Squishtivities. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St., Monroe, OR. 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This is an exciting 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 https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-25 for more info.
2008 Throwback Party. Block 15 Downtown Pub, 300 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Party like it’s 2008! Join Block 15 for an all day event which will include a special limited Sticky Hands release, 2008 beer prices, and throwback food specials. Block 15’s 15th Anniversary Sticky Hands variant features The Past – a base malt of Thomas Faucet pearl malt, The Present – their current kettle hopping of specially selected NW hops and co2 extract, and The Future – a dry hopping of new age Superdelic New Zealand hops and high oil Cascade. It’ll be served on draft and in 750mL bottles while supplies last. You can also enjoy draft beer starting at $3.75 and favorite 2008 food specials like the Brewben, the 185 Mile Salad and more. No tickets are necessary to attend, but 2008 costumes are highly encouraged. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3391/2008-throwback-party for more info.
2023-25 Budget Committee. 1 p.m. In-Person: 4500 SW Research Way, Shipley and Holmes Public Meeting Rooms. Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89521781178?pwd=TkxHUGViQktxcW82L2pYRmNkMVZaUT09.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. 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. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7628533046667854604. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-79 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. 4 p.m. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! The Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) is a grass-roots organized art walk that takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month in downtown Corvallis from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Galleries, studios, arts and crafts stores and the occasional pop-up keep their doors open late to host an art-related event or demonstration. Walking maps of the event can be picked up at any of the storefront members or viewed at wwwCorvallisArtsWalk.com. This in-person event will follow all state and county COVID-19 safety guidelines to keep our community safe and healthy. This includes mandatory mask-wearing regardless of vaccination status, and occupancy limits to maintain 6 feet of social distancing at all times. Visit http://www.corvallisartswalk.com for more info.
Two or more Commissioners may attend the Kalapuya Building Open House and Corvallis School District pARTy. 4:30 p.m. Location: Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis Oregon. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/boc/page/two-or-more-commissioners-may-attend-kalapuya-building-open-house-and-corvallis-school for more info.
Wild Rose. 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.
Address Unknown. 7 p.m. Each year the Memorial Week Program at Oregon State provides analysis of the Holocaust in its history: the background, the course, and the implications. Visit https://holocaust.oregonstate.edu/feature/holocaust-memorial-program for more info.
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