Tuesday, March 26
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis Branch, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 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-541-602-5829-18094 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. This 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-73 for more info.
Drop In LEGO Day. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Drop by the Youth Activity Room and build with LEGOs Bricks and DUPLO Blocks. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/drop-lego-day-18425 for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. 4:30 p.m. The Climate Action Advisory Board (CAAB) meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. This meeting is being held both virtually and in-person. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AD5o-s3dQZG5RnKFCu4ZuA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/climate-action-advisory-board-40 for more info.
Trivia Night. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Max Team size is 6 people. Show up early to sign your team up for the chance to win fun prizes. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Wednesday, March 27
Board of Commissioners Meeting with County Counsel plus Executive Session. 9 a.m. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/march-27-2024-county-counsel-executive-session/ 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. – 2:30 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-541-602-5829-18095 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and families are invited to join at the Philomath Community Library. The library will have an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17415 for more info.
Drop-In Crafternoon. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Drop-in to make crafts. All ages welcome. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/drop-crafternoon-18588 for more info.
Teens Make: Neurographic Art. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free. Registration for this event will close on March 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm. Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Come learn the basics of Neurographic Art! Open up your creativity and take some time for self-care by exploring this mindful free-form art style. No experience required. All supplies will be provided! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teens-make-neurographic-art-17956 for more info.
HOPE Advisory Board Meeting. 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Kalapuya Bldg, Holmes and Shipley Rooms, 4500 SW Research Way, First floor – Holmes and Shipley Rooms, Corvallis. Join Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2V…, Meeting ID: 216 534 009 552; Passcode: CeYX5m. Join by phone: Call in (audio only): +1 213-357-4434, Phone Conference ID: 304 460 629#. Visit https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/hope-advisory-board-meeting-march-27-2024/ for more info.
Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force. 5 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Register to Attend the Meeting Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2UixxFUSSCWjdCGvUwykAQ. The Corvallis Forest Stewardship Plan Update Task Force Meeting will be held at 5:00 pm at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room and also virtually. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups/page/corvallis-forest-stewardship-plan-update-task-force-4 for more info.
Piroshky Piroshky Bakery: Pre-order Pick-up. Block 15 Brewing, 3415 SW Deschutes St, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Varying Prices. Heads up, Corvallis — Piroshky Piroshky Bakery is heading your way! Mark your calendars for 3/27 and join for pre-order pick-up event where Piroshky Piroshky Bakery bring the best of our bakery to you! Swing by to pick up your order and indulge in a wide selection of refreshing lagers, delightfully smooth sours, and more from our friends at Block 15 Brewing. Order by 3/25 and enjoy FREE shipping on orders above $75. Visit https://piroshkybakery.com/events/corvallis_or_03_27_24/?fbclid=IwAR33nguFSgzhUYt5VpLvSZFqTbwPl7QLG30K300o3jJTfGaCb5jhwX3PwrE to order and for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: F.A.M. (From Anotha Mista). Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for the winter season and enjoy live music in their taproom. These live events are for all ages, have no cover, and will feature solo artists/small bands. FAM is an ever growing and morphing entity that expresses the self through vibrations and understanding. Started by brother and sister from anotha’ mista’ Buddy, and Ali in 2021. FAM’s objective is to cultivate a community that shares positivity, and inspiration through song. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
March Historic Resources Committee. 6:30 p.m. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmZjN2… Meeting ID: 298 596 155 703; Passcode: Q9Dgx7. Call In (audio only):+1 213-357-4434,,211009914# United States, Los Angeles, Phone Conference ID: 211 009 914#. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/march-historic-resources-committee/ for more info.
Thursday, March 28
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. Join 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-7 for more info.
Mobile Makerspace: Leather Crafting. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Children ages 8 and above, along with their adults, are invited to learn leather crafting. Participants will engage in hands-on projects designing and creating their leather goods. We will learn how to accurately gauge and cut the leather, use technology and equipment for finishing touches and decorations, and discover how leather is used by indigenous people in sustainable ways. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to apply knowledge from various fields in a practical, creative context.***For this makerspace project, 8 years old and higher is the recommended age range. Others are welcomed with adult supervision. Sharp objects, hammers, and equipment will be involved. Safety is our top priority. *** Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mobile-makerspace-leather-crafting-18142 for more info.
Drop In Games Day. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Drop by the Youth Activity Room to play a board game. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/drop-games-day-18426 for more info.
Live Music: Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Sarah Saul’s Jazz Jam every fourth Thursday at the Old World Deli! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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