Tuesday, May 14
Benton County: Goal-setting Board Meeting. 9 a.m. Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg.,4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Zoom link will be posted by 8:15 am the day of the meeting. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/may-14-2024-goalsetting/ for Zoom and phone links and codes.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime is for children 0-12 months 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/infant-storytime-15650 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 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-81 for more info.
Via’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Donate usable goods to Vina’s Free Thrift Store during our extended donation hours, with a fun twist! Your clothes and goods will be made available to people in need. Regular donation guidelines apply, and we are particularly in need of dishes, silverware, period care, all hygiene products, toys and clothing/shoes for kids/teens as we prepare for Vina’s Back to School. Visit https://www.vinamoses.org/calendar/2024/5/13/vinas-spring-fling for more info.
Fiber by the Fireplace. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free. Spin, knit, crochet and learn! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-fireplace-18278 for more info.
Mobile Makerspace. Alsea Meeting Room, Alsea Community Library, 19192 Alsea Hwy, Alsea. 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/mobile-makerspace-16729 for more info.
Teen Sketch Club. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Calling all teen artists! If you like to draw, paint, doodle, or collage, bring your favorite pencil and your creativity to Sketch Club! We will meet the second Tuesday of each month for an hour of studio time filled with new art challenges, contests, learning and practicing new techniques, and lots of fun. Visit for more info.
Stone Award Community Discussion. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Join for a discussion of bestselling, critically-acclaimed, author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s first book, Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses. The discussion will be led by Karen Holmberg, local author of two books of poetry and a young adult novel (publishing April 23, 2024): Axis Mundi: Poems, The Perseids: Poems, and The Collagist. About Karen Holmberg: Karen Holmberg is an award-winning poet, essayist, and fiction writer whose work strives to honor the natural world. Her second collection of poems, Axis Mundi, was named one of the top ten poetry titles for 2013 by Slate Magazine. Her young adult novel, The Collagist, is forthcoming from Fitzroy Books in April 2024. She lives in Corvallis, where she teaches literature, writing, and letterpress printing at Oregon State University as part of the MFA Program in Creative Writing. Pick up a copy of the book to check out, while supplies last, from the 2nd floor reference desk of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/stone-award-community-discussion-gathering-moss-robin-wall-kimmerer-16906 for more info.
Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market. Flicker & Fir Farm, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market hosts multiple vendors selling fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as other produce. You’ll also find animal products, international foods, vegan desserts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, and more. There will be live music, artisan crafts, local produce, and more. It’s also child- and dog-friendly. Visit www.facebook.com%2Fsouthtownstandmarket%2Fposts%2F122136683186230085&… 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.
City Budget Commission Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3IuA8N-8Q-mIVoulVYH9oA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/city-budget-commission-meeting-1 for more info.
City of Corvallis: Historic Resources Commission. 6:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The public may observe the meeting in the Madison Avenue Meeting Room or live via the internet by registering at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y2nMG8ZPSVSewE-0L86v4A. Submit your comments/Participate in person or via webinar: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-hrc/page/historic-resources-commission-8 for more info.
PRAx: OSU Wind Ensemble. Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free, $10. The Oregon State University Wind Ensemble features the most outstanding brass, woodwind, and percussion players on campus. This fifty-member ensemble explores new literature and performs the masterworks of the wind band ensemble genre. The group’s latest commissions and consortium partnerships include works by award winning composers David Maslanka, John Mackey, JoAnne Harris, Billy Childs, Dana Reason, Kevin Walczyk, Gregory Youtz, Michael Coolen, DJ Sparr, James Mobberly, Dan Welcher and David Gillingham. The OSU Wind Ensemble has toured nationally and internationally. Highlights include a concert tour in Japan, performances at the Western International Band Clinic and throughout the Northwest, and an appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/osu-wind-ensemble for more info.
Flight School A curated Comedy Open Mic. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St, Corvallis. 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. Free. FLIGHT SCHOOL: A Curated Open Mic is a brand new comedy show coming to Common Fields on Tuesdays at 8pm! Come enjoy some laughs and great beers on tap! This week is hosted by Leroy Firwood and will feature comedians from around the Willamette Valley! ONLINE SIGN UP ONLY. To sign up, message Stage Flight Comedy. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/8077853… for more info.
Wednesday, May 15
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime 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-15711 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-17422 more info.
Via’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Donate usable goods to Vina’s Free Thrift Store during our extended donation hours, with a fun twist! Your clothes and goods will be made available to people in need. Regular donation guidelines apply, and we are particularly in need of dishes, silverware, period care, all hygiene products, toys and clothing/shoes for kids/teens as we prepare for Vina’s Back to School. Visit https://www.vinamoses.org/calendar/2024/5/13/vinas-spring-fling for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Philomath Noon Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month at the Philomath Community Library. Copies of book club books are available each month at the library; please ask at the front desk. The June 2024 meeting will be held on the second Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-16699 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd Floor Classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Drop-in anytime during the hour. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-32 for more info.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Board. 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend JEDI meetings. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N3Ct3mqISjm_0h2xpdNh_A. 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/advisorygroups/page/justice-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-advisory-board-6 for more info.
Live Music: The Skadeadles. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. The Skadeadles play an eclectic mix of danceable originals, and classic covers. Featuring: Andy Baugh on guitar and vocals. Mark Schurman on guitar and vocals, and Don Taco on washtub bass, and vocals. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! We meet to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-15877 for more info.
Urban Renewal Agency Budget Commission Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. This meeting 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_8cFbWp6pQJ2A8PsY3j51XA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/urban-renewal-agency-budget-commission-meeting for more info.
City Budget Commission Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. This meeting 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_8cFbWp6pQJ2A8PsY3j51XA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/city-budget-commission-meeting-3 for more info.
Sunday in the Park with George. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15 – $17. Sondheim’s 1983 musical fuses fact and fantasy as it explores the life and mind of pointillist painter, Georges Seurat and the creation of his painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Le Grande Jatte. This beautiful story delves into the nature of creativity and genius. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine, May 10-11 and 15-17 at 7:30 PM, May 18 at 2:00 PM. Ticket pricing General: $17, Senior/Youth: $15, & OSU Student: $5. General seating. House and box office at venue opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=26 for more info.
McMenamins Friends & Family Night Fundraiser. McMenamins Corvallis Pub, 420 NW 3rd St, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. This is the night to grab your family and friends (even your furry ones!) and head to McMenamins Corvallis Pub! A full 50% of all sales during this event will go to both the Marys River Watershed Council and Luckiamute Watershed Council! By ordering up burgers, sandwiches, salads, drinks, desserts and more, you’ll be supporting local watershed conservation. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/976746… for more info.
Thursday, May 16
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. 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-15800 for more info.
Squishtivities at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Free. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Held once a month for parents and/or caregivers and children of any age, (adults must attend with their youth). Create, play, and learn with sensory play, exploration & crafts. Presented by Strengthening Rural Families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-monroe-community-library-7 for more info.
Via’s Spring Fling. Vina Moses Center, 968 NW Garfield Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Donate usable goods to Vina’s Free Thrift Store during our extended donation hours, with a fun twist! Your clothes and goods will be made available to people in need. Regular donation guidelines apply, and we are particularly in need of dishes, silverware, period care, all hygiene products, toys and clothing/shoes for kids/teens as we prepare for Vina’s Back to School. Visit https://www.vinamoses.org/calendar/2024/5/13/vinas-spring-fling for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Various Locations, Downtown Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the stunning visual art at the venues listed via the link below and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for venues and more info.
Author Event: Jaclyn Moyer’s On Gold Hill: A Personal History of Wheat, Farming, and Family from Punjab to California. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Local writers Jaclyn Moyer and Sindya Bhanoo will lead a conversation in celebration of Moyer’s new book “On Gold Hill: A Personal History of Wheat, Farming, and Family from Punjab to California.” In 2012, 25-year-old Jackie Moyer — the daughter of a forbidden marriage between a white American father and a Punjabi American mother — embarked on a career in organic farming, setting up shop on 10 rented acres in Gold Hill, California. When a friend encouraged her to add an heirloom wheat called Sonora to her crop rotation — a strain whose roots can be traced back to Punjab — Moyer saw an opportunity to repair her fractured relationship to her Indian heritage. Braiding memoir with historical inquiry, Moyer maps her personal story atop the entangled histories of wheat cultivation and the rise of the organic farming movement to examine how industrial agriculture has harmed our relationship with food, the planet and each other. “On Gold Hill” explores the complexities of multiracial identity and the immigrant experience, illuminates the urgent need for a more just food system, and investigates what it means to lose — and to reclaim — one’s heritage. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/author-event-jaclyn-moyers-gold-hill-personal-history-wheat-farming-and-family-punjab for more info.
Watershed Science Talks: Ecology Tap Talk – Salamanders! Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Monthly presentations by local scientists on a variety of topics specific to our community. Science Talks every 3rd Thursday of the month @ 6pm. Presentations by OSU Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation PhD candidates, Christopher Cousins and Jasmine Williamson. A portion of food/beverage sales benefits Marys River Watershed Council. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/ for more info.
Music in the Park. Offsite Philomath, 299 S 23rd St, Philomath. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Public Library will be at the City of Philomath Music in the Park Series on May 16th, June 20th, July 18th and August 15th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Join for a craft and a fun activity while you enjoy the music. For more information see https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/.
City Budget Commission Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. This meeting will only occur if it is determined that more time is needed. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City meetings. This meeting 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_hZg2oBuIQzSrsHjiWPr-LA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/city-budget-commission-meeting-3 for more info.
PRAx: OSU Wind Ensemble. Detrick Hall, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free, $10. The OSU Wind Symphony is an auditioned group in the music department at Oregon State University. It is comprised of undergraduate students and is open to students of any major. The group strives to bring masterworks of the genre to new audiences and explore works by emerging composers and compelling modern staples. The concept of the Wind Symphony as an ensemble dates to the interwar period, and was developed in the United States. Utilizing a part doubling and woodwind-heavy philosophy, the Wind Symphony instrumentation was designed to achieve a broad and powerful sound. Early pioneers of instrumentation commented on the weight and density of the sound, describing it as “the numbers of an orchestra, with the projection of wind instruments.” Many great works of the 20th century were written with this specific ensemble in mind.Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/osu-wind-symphony for more info.
Monty Python’s Spamalot. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $18 or $20. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Lovingly ripped off from the 1975 classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Rotten Tomatoes: 98%). Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show folks, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony® Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail, while “always look on the bright side of life.” Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=222083 for more info.
Sunday in the Park with George. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15 – $17. Sondheim’s 1983 musical fuses fact and fantasy as it explores the life and mind of pointillist painter, Georges Seurat and the creation of his painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of Le Grande Jatte. This beautiful story delves into the nature of creativity and genius. Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine, May 10-11 and 15-17 at 7:30 PM, May 18 at 2:00 PM. Ticket pricing General: $17, Senior/Youth: $15, & OSU Student: $5. General seating. House and box office at venue opens 30 minutes prior to showtime. Visit https://prax.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=26 for more info.
May Beyond Beginner Lindy Hop. 223 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $50 – $80. This series builds on movements and concepts learned in our Beginning Lindy Hop series. We will cover additional 8-count movements, including the swingout and Charleston. Prerequisites for Beyond Beginner: You’ve attended our Beginning Lindy Hop class or have prior knowledge of 6 and 8 count Lindy Hop patterns and footwork. Please wear comfortable and non-marking shoes. Cost – $50 for one series or $80 for both. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/444121… for more info.
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