THURSDAY
Benton County Talks Trash (BCTT) Solid Waste Process Work Group. 3 p.m. http://us06web.zoom.us/j/81543431547. Visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/cd/page/bctt-meeting-7 for more info.
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/5216653136071415564. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-72 for more info.
Nurturing Parenting–Adolescents. Learning 2 Live, 2148 Main St., Philomath. 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Free. In partnership with Learning2Live, Parenting Success Network and Linn Benton Community College. Sessions are in-person AND via-Zoom at the same time. Thursdays & Fridays, 6:00-7:30 pm beginning January 5th thru March 24th. Nurturing Parenting for Adolescents (6-7:30 pm Thursdays AND Fridays): All family members welcome. Earn up to $75 in gift cards. Snacks and beverages provided. Visit https://parentingsuccessnetwork.org/events/nurturing-parenting-adolescents-philomath-zoom/2023-01-05 for more info.
Choro na Cozinha. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields on Wednesday and Thursday evenings for dinner and enjoy live music while you eat! Concerts are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Seating is limited and first-come, first-serve. All of the concerts are family friendly. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/live-music.html for more info.
C3 Dance Night – Cha Cha. 6:30 p.m. $5-$7. The 3rd Thursday of the month is C3 Dance Night! You can sign up here and pre-register and pay for the Pre-Dance Lesson. The lesson is from 6:30-7:30pm. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-dance-night-cha-cha for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Center, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join the Old World Deli for live music, discussions, performances, and more on their brand new stage. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
FRIDAY
Live & Learn with your Preschooler (Corvallis). Benton Center, 757 Polk Ave., Corvallis. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-11:30 am, Starts January 9, Corvallis Benton Center. Online Parent Seminars Mondays 8-9 pm. A preschool cooperative for families and their 3-, 4- and 5 -year olds. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by the first day of the Fall Term of the current school year to enroll. Kindergarten-eligible children are not eligible for enrollment. Three mornings a week the instructor leads activities including books, songs, demonstrations, and sharing/interaction with other children during the preschool lab. Parents/guardians take turns assisting the instructor during lab time. Preschool activities foster children’s growth, development, and school readiness. In addition to the lab time, parents/guardians attend evening parenting education sessions with opportunities to reflect and share with other parents. Parents/guardians expand their knowledge of parenting and practice guidance and communication techniques. This program works to align with best practices including the Oregon Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines. Seminar: Remote via Zoom plus additional readings and assignments for a total of 15 hours. For more information email connect@linnbenton.edu or call 541-917-4907Visit https://parentingsuccessnetwork.org/events/live-learn-with-your-preschooler-corvallis/2023-01-09/ for more info.
Teen Takeover: Winter Party. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. Free. Teens in grades 6-12 take over the library after it closes on the 3rd Friday of the month. Snacks and materials provided. In January, teens can watch Frozen (PG) while making wintry crafts and enjoying a hot cocoa, chai, and other cozy snacks. Snacks and art supplies provided. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-takeover-winter-party for more info.
Pocket Lint. Old World Center, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join the Old World Deli for live music, discussions, performances, and more on their brand new stage. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com for more info.
The Wolves. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $14-$16. Pulitzer Prize finalist The Wolves is the debut play of up-and-coming playwright Sarah DeLappe, featuring an all-woman cast (comprised of nine adolescents and one briefly-seen adult).From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the Wolves, a 9-member girls’ soccer team, navigate big questions and wage personal battles with their warrior determination and strength. As they warm-up for each game, we see their personalities, connections, conflicts, love, grief, and power that makes them the Wolves. Content Warning: This production features strong language, mature themes and adult language including characters in honest discussions about sex, politics, abortion, eating disorders and death. This play may not be suitable for all audiences. Rated: PG – 13.Learn more and buy tickets at Majestic.org.
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