Friday, March 1
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Branch, 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-15826 for more info.
Teen Advisory Group. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place! Be involved in your community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Talk about books, movies, music, and games, as well as work on team building. Snacks are provided! Apply to join. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-group-16893 for more info.
City Legislative Committee. 4 p.m. This meeting will be online only. The public may sign up to watch the meeting live on the internet at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tJHwLmfFTXOSPoE6pz7LlA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-legislative-committee-62 for more info.
Family Fun Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Repeats every month on January, February, March, April, May on the first Friday. Friday, March 1, 2024 – 5:00pm Join for a night of family fun! The night features STEAM activities, art, and games to create a memorable family experience! Ages 2-12. FREE Event! Corvallis Community Center, 5–7pm, Friday, March 1, Friday, April 5, &Friday, May 3. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/family-fun-night for more info.
Winter Wildlife Field Days 2024. C3 Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join at any of the Field Stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout the month of March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. FREE!! Drop by anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like. All bilingual (Spanish and English). ALL are welcome. At the Field Stations there will be activities such as: Wildlife hands-on activities, collectible event stickers and take-home activities, Live critter insect and spider petting zoo!, Mole and dragonfly crafts + education material. Activity Stations: What Ate my Sock?, See Inside the Soil!, Forage Like a Bird, Can you Jump as Far as a Jumping Spider (family Salticidae)?, eDNA interactive display + 2023 Results, Nature and bird walks, and More! Visit https://www.fws.gov/event/winter-wildlife-field-station-corvallis-community-center for more info.
Meet Your Streets History Tour. Downtown Corvallis. Free. 5:30 p.m. A 45 minutes, in-person gathering delivers new information every month and is the perfect opportunity to explore and connect with the vibrant streets of our beloved town. It’s shoulder season for weather, so we’ll have the option of maximizing time indoors at our meet-up location (emailed with ticket reservation). Whether for a little or a lot of the time, soak up some of Corvallis’ history! Take in the opportunity to engage with fellow learning, story, or history enthusiasts, and make new friends who share your love for exploring our streets. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-your-streets-tickets-846211530467 for more info.
Newsies: The Broadway Musical. CSD Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $8 – $15. Despite being set during the late 1800s, Newsies manages to remain as important as ever for audiences as it puts in the spotlight those who stand up for themselves while not letting big business owners kick them around. especially since industrial action has become part of our regular lives; the coming-of-age tale has a universal appeal for people of all ages. Visit https://csdtheaters.com/ & https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Saturday, March 2
Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. All day. Sundays are game days at Common Fields. Come join Common Fields and play board games, table top games, card games, and even D&D campaigns. $1 off drinks if playing a table top game. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/recurring-events.html for more info.
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, Guerber Hall, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The market offers a broad variety of fine quality crafted items from artist drawings to handcrafted jewelry. The food selections are also outstanding! From organically grown vegetables and fruits to artisan baked breads, this weekly market offers a broad selection. Visit https://corvalliswintermarket.wordpress.com/about-us/ for more info.
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Free. 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 22 at 541-602-5829. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/tax-assistance-appointment-call-541-602-5829-17768 for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Ellis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Ward 5 Councilor Charlyn Ellis will host Government Comment Corner in the lobby of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please stop by to say hello and ask your questions about local government. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/government-comment-corner-councilor-ellis-13 & https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/government-comment-corner-18241 for more info.
Science Saturday. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Join for a special themed storytime followed by hands-on activities designed for preschool-aged children, to encourage the exploration of science, math, and literacy. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/science-saturday-16810 for more info.
Winter Wildlife Field Days 2024. Ankeny Hill Nature Center, 130 Ankeny Hill Rd SE Jefferson. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Join at any of the Field Stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout the month of March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. FREE!! Drop by anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like. All bilingual (Spanish and English). ALL are welcome. At the Field Stations there will be activities such as: Wildlife hands-on activities, collectible event stickers and take-home activities, Live critter insect and spider petting zoo!, Mole and dragonfly crafts + education material. Activity Stations: What Ate my Sock?, See Inside the Soil!, Forage Like a Bird, Can you Jump as Far as a Jumping Spider (family Salticidae)?, eDNA interactive display + 2023 Results, Nature and bird walks, and More! Visit https://www.fws.gov/event/winter-wildlife-field-station-ankeny-hill-nature-center-1 for more info.
Winter Wildlife Field Days 2024. Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th St. Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free. Join at any of the Field Stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout the month of March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. FREE!! Drop by anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like. All bilingual (Spanish and English). ALL are welcome. At the Field Stations there will be activities such as: Wildlife hands-on activities, collectible event stickers and take-home activities, Live critter insect and spider petting zoo!, Mole and dragonfly crafts + education material. Activity Stations: What Ate my Sock?, See Inside the Soil!, Forage Like a Bird, Can you Jump as Far as a Jumping Spider (family Salticidae)?, eDNA interactive display + 2023 Results, Nature and bird walks, and More! Visit https://www.fws.gov/event/winter-wildlife-field-station-cloverland-park-0 for more info.
Bohemian Rhapsody. Majestic Theatre, Main Stage,115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 2 p.m. $10 – $15. Join Majestic Chamber Music for an afternoon of classical music from the beautiful land of Bohemia. From Dvorak to Smetana, we will immerse ourselves in the magical world of Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires”, which sits at the heart of Central Europe. The much-loved Trio PNW (Juilliard trained pianist Asya Gulua joins cellist Jason Duckles and violinist Anthea Kreston) is known for their passionate and sweeping performances. And for a special bonus: the Quartissimos take the stage for Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody”! Rated G. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=228749 for more info.
Newsies: The Broadway Musical. CSD Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $8 – $15. Despite being set during the late 1800s, Newsies manages to remain as important as ever for audiences as it puts in the spotlight those who stand up for themselves while not letting big business owners kick them around. especially since industrial action has become part of our regular lives; the coming-of-age tale has a universal appeal for people of all ages. Visit https://csdtheaters.com/ & https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Winter Wildlife Field Days 2024. Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr. Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Join at any of the Field Stations that will pop-up in local parks and community spaces throughout the month of March and throughout the mid-Willamette Valley. FREE!! Drop by anytime and stay for as little or as long as you like. All bilingual (Spanish and English). ALL are welcome. At the Field Stations there will be activities such as: Wildlife hands-on activities, collectible event stickers and take-home activities, Live critter insect and spider petting zoo!, Mole and dragonfly crafts + education material. Activity Stations: What Ate my Sock?, See Inside the Soil!, Forage Like a Bird, Can you Jump as Far as a Jumping Spider (family Salticidae)?, eDNA interactive display + 2023 Results, Nature and bird walks, and More! Visit https://www.fws.gov/event/winter-wildlife-field-station-starker-arts-park-0 for more info.
Sunday, March 3
Newsies: The Broadway Musical. CSD Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 2 p.m. $8 – $15. Despite being set during the late 1800s, Newsies manages to remain as important as ever for audiences as it puts in the spotlight those who stand up for themselves while not letting big business owners kick them around. especially since industrial action has become part of our regular lives; the coming-of-age tale has a universal appeal for people of all ages. Visit https://csdtheaters.com/ & https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Corvallis-OSU Symphony: Winter Concert. The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 NW 26th Street, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $35 – $40. WINTER CONCERT 2024 Guest Conductor: Lance Inouye, conductor of the Willamette Valley Symphony, Giuseppe Verdi – Overture to La Forza del Destino, Gustav Mahler – Symphony #5. As the longest continually-operating orchestra in the state, the Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra is a major force in the music scene of the Willamette Valley. From its inception in 1906 as a collegiate orchestra composed of nine male members, the symphony has grown into a highly regarded, 110-member ensemble performing five major concerts each season. Conductor Marlan Carlson, Oregon State University Endowed Chair for University Orchestras integrates student, faculty, and professional musicians from Portland, Eugene, and Corvallis. Visit https://cosusymphony.org/concerts-tickets/calendar/ for more info.
Monday, March 4
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://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UpEd9T-6Q5KrpqOKj4QwWg. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-88 for more info.
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