Thursday, March 14
Coffee with a Cop at New Morning Bakery. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. New Morning Bakery, 219 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/police/page/coffee-cop-new-morning-bakery for more info.
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. The Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at 9 am at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Building. The meeting agenda and packet will be available prior to the meeting. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-8 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-15792 more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Join the Monroe Community Library 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-6 for more info.
City Budget Commission Orientation. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. This orientation 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://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3WnmpDPQrWsbQSEHbP-ig. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/city-budget-commission-orientation for more info.
Yoga + Cider. 2 Towns Ciderhouse, 33935 SE Twin Maple Ln, Corvallis. $5-$15. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Join us every other Thursday for an all levels yoga practice at 2 Towns Ciderhouse, followed by a pint of cider with fellow yogis. All are welcome, regardless of yoga experience. Suggested donation of $5-$15 per yogi for practice. Visit http://www.cheersandnamaste.com/events/2towns for more info.
School Board Special Meeting. Lincoln Elementary School, 110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 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. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/about-us/school-board/school-board-meetings/ for more info.
Frenkel Environment & Hiking Series: Marys Peak Transformed. Corvallis Virtual Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. The first of the three part Liz & Bob Frenkel Spring Webinar Series presents how human activities over the past 200 years have already transformed the physical, ecological and cultural resources of Marys Peak, and who is Mary? With Marys Peak Alliance Interpretive Guides Phil Hays and Judy Juntunen plus Kevin Bruce of the U.S. Forest Service. Please register for this free, virtual event here: . Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/frenkel-environment-hiking-series-marys-peak-transformed-17729 for more info.
Live Music: Wild Hog In The Woods. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Wild Hog In The Woods at Old World Deli from 7- 10 p.m.! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, March 15
No School Day. Corvallis School District. All Day. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/wp-content/uploads/2023-24-School-Year-Calendar-At-A-Glance-all-levels-English.pdf 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-15828 for more info.
Meet LEGO Masters Contestant Kelly Bartlett! Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Hear from LEGO Masters contestant Kelly Bartlett about what life is like on a reality show! From casting to filming to on-air viewing, Kelly will talk about her experience on LEGO Masters, what it takes to get on the show, and life after LEGO Masters as a professional LEGO builder. Includes a Q&A session and a meet-and-greet with Kelly Bartlett. For all ages. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-lego-masters-contestant-kelly-bartlett-17958 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-15888 for more info.
Deutsche Schule Corvallis: German Boardgame Night with Pizza. Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 333 NW 35th Street Corvallis. Free. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Come play board games and enjoy pizza! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/7967932056… for more info.
St Patrick’s Day Dance with The Arc. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $5. 18+ Event. This dance is co-sponsored by The Arc of Benton County and provides a space for people of all abilities. The dance costs $5, admission can be paid at the door or you can buy your ticket in advance online, over the phone, or in-person at C3. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46389?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.
Live Music: Accordioso. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Come join Accordioso at the Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
The Revolutionists. Majestic Theatre, Main Stage,115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16 – $18, (VIP +$20). Four women find themselves caught up in the French Revolution: an assassin, a spy, a playwright, and, of course, Marie Antoinette. They plot murder, find friendship (and do some good writing), in this irreverent, poignant, rebellious comedic romp that considers how we go about changing the world. Rated: R (feisty feminist comedy of art, activism, violence, and legacy) Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=221720 for more info.
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