Wednesday, February 7
Board of Commissioners Meeting w/ Dirs of Public Works; Community Development; and Natural Areas. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Attend in Person: Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDY0ZjE…, Meeting ID: 257 326 374 264; Passcode: gv5pKM. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/february-14-2024-board-of-commissioners-meeting-w-dirs-of-public-works-community-development-and-natural-areas-parks-and-events/ for more info.
Tax Assistance by appointment call 541-602-5829. Basement Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 2 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-541-602-5829-18081 for more info.
Employment Help. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an Employment Specialist from Worksource Oregon. Get free help with: Job Search assistance, Cover letter & resume assistance, Job training and job placement assistance, Interview assistance Labor market information, & much more! WorkSource Oregon is an equal opportunity employer/program. Free auxiliary aids and services are available to individuals with disabilities, and free language assistance is available to persons with limited English proficiency. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/employment-help-44 for more info.\
Toddler Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Toddler storytime occurs every Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:00 AM and 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-15697 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. The library will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17407 for more info.
Leadership Team. 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Attend in Person: Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84818104373?pwd=UU50Z3h2dy9PTHJlNTVpamgyTHJKQT09, Zoom Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Zoom Passcode: 853558. Attend Using the Phone: Dial (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 848 1810 4373; Passcode: 853558. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/leadership-team-two-or-more-commissioners-may-attend/ for more info.
Digital Life: Computer Security. 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn about tools, resources, and practices to keep your computer secure and free of viruses and malware in this free, librarian-led workshop in the 2nd floor classroom. Topics to be covered include creating and storing secure passwords, malware and antivirus protection, avoiding scams, and much more. For a full list of classes, visit cbcpl.net/digital-life. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-25 for more info.
Build With the Beavs LEGO Club. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Build with fellow LEGO fans and Oregon State University student-athletes! Put your skills to the test with new building challenges each month. LEGO bricks provided. Drop in anytime during the hour. For more information, contact the Youth Reference Desk at 541-766-6794. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/build-beavs-lego-club-8 for more info.
Live Music Wednesdays: Nicasio. 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. Nicasio is formed with 2-piece acoustic guitar, and cello. Folk Rock/Americana/Bluegrass. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VyOhy3iRRKCGJAHE-BS1Aw. Participate in Live Webinar or Submit Comment: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-13 for more info.
Library Advisory Board. 6:30 p.m. Attend in Person: Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Community members who would like to attend the meeting may do so by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qWdWWXxyRSOh37PGH5z7hw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-lab/page/library-advisory-board-1 for more info.
Thursday, February 8
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. Attend in Person: Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. The Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting will be held 9 am at the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Administration Building. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-7 for more info.
Business Personal Property In-Person Electronic Filing Workshop. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Residents interested in attending either workshop may send the requested date and a valid email address to personal.property@bentoncountyor.gov. The Benton Assessment Department has completed the implementation of an online E-Filing platform for Business Personal Property accounts in Benton County, and is asking business owners to use this online system to file Business Property Returns for tax year 2023 and beyond as required by Oregon Revised Statue 308.290. Visit https://assessment.bentoncountyor.gov/events/event-1/ for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 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-15787 more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 – 11 a.m. Free. Baby Story Time for birth to 24 months at the Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th Street in Monroe, OR. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/monroe-baby-storytime-2 for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Register to Watch Live: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5HFsXDPZRbaT8RBXtxjtQA. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-95 for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting. 5 p.m. Register to Attend Virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IC4q0bctQDG0NgQkvzMgzQ. Give Testimony Written or Verbal: Community members are encouraged to preregister with Abbie Alexander at abbie.alexander@corvallisoregon.gov by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/bc-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-2 for more info.
Wild Hog In The Woods. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Wild Hog In The Woods every second Thursday at the Old World Deli 7 – 10 p.m.! Music starts at 7 p.m.! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Friday, February 9
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 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-15823 for more info.
Zazzie Sings! or The Cat, The Rat, and What Happened! – A Family Musical. Majestic Starker Auditorium, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 3 p.m. From the creators of the Off-Broadway hit musical Disenchanted! comes this new family ‘meow’sical about finding your own unique voice! This Pacific NW premiere will be directed by Off-Broadway writing/directing team, and Corvallis/Majestic Theatre alums Fiely Matias and Dennis Giacino. Rated G. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=216906 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_Yo78Sa-BRMySjqrzmYrLaQ. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-legislative-committee-60 for more info.
The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Join the Flatt Stanley Incident for some country folk live at Old World! Music starts at 7 p.m.! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
The Majestic Theatre Presents: Zazzie Sings! Majestic Starker Auditorium, 115 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. $13 – $26. 7 p.m. From the creators of the Off-Broadway hit musical Disenchanted! comes this new family ‘meow’sical about finding your own unique voice! This Pacific NW premiere will be directed by Off-Broadway writing/directing team, and Corvallis/Majestic Theatre alums Fiely Matias and Dennis Giacino. Rated G. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=216906 for more info.
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