Wednesday, April 10
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. – 2:30 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-541-602-5829-18098 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-15706 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-17417 more info.
Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-17469 for more info.
Random Review. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. What is Random Review? Random Review is a deep exploration of a selected book by a reviewer with expertise on the topic or theme of that book. Sometimes reviewers cover a classic, series, genre, or author, but usually they cover a specific title. Whether you have read the selection or not, you will love Random Review! Random Review is co-sponsored by The Friends of the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Reviews are held on the second Wednesday of the month from 12:00 – 1:00pm and are open to the public and free of charge. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-67 for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. View Virtually: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQ3Yz… Meeting ID: 219 218 374 173; Passcode: obuQQ9. Listen By Phone: (audio only) +1 412-664-5196; Phone Conference ID: 752 687 786#. Visit https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/hope-executive-committee-meeting-april-10-2024/ for more info.
Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. Join for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks and conversation! Once a quarter, we will supply a craft to try out or you can bring your own project to work on. Crafts are designed for ages 16 and older; anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This event takes place at the Monroe Community Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/craft-night-adults-monroe-6 for more info.
Benton County: Parks Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Avery Building, Avery Building, 360 SW Avery Avenue, Corvallis. Visit https://nape.bentoncountyor.gov/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting/ for more info.
Live Music: Revel’n. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. Revel’n is the music of Ron Snyder, and Evelyn Idzerda. They Combine forces to create a joyful mix of Old Time Country, Honky-tonk, and Bluegrass performed with rich vocal harmonies, and hot picking. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Thursday, April 11
Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Department Advisory Committee Meeting. 9 a.m. Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. This meeting is open to the community. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-9 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-15796 more info.
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-9 for more info.
Live Music: Jeanne Gregg Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 – 8 p.m. Free. Blues/Soul Hits, and Originals. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis School Board Business Meeting. Lincoln Elementary School, 110 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 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. The agenda can be found at: https://www.csd509j.net/about-us/school-board/school-board-meetings/. Visit https://www.csd509j.net/calendar/ for more info.
Mrs. Krishnan’s Party. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m.$5, or $15 – $32. Step into the back room of Mrs. Krishnan’s grocery, where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows and Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life. Watch the actors juggle cooking, music and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers have reviewers singing their praises and audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation. *2 p.m. showtime is only available on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/mrs-krishnan%E2%80%99s-party for more info.
Frenkel Environment & Hiking Series: Transforming Marys Peak. Corvallis Virtual Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Please register for this free, virtual event here: https://bit.ly/2024frenkelseries2. Michele Holman (U.S. Forest Service), Doug Glavich (U.S. Forest Service), Scott Hopkins (BLM), and Kathleen Westly (Marys River Watershed Council) present current projects that are transforming the physical, ecological and cultural resources of Marys Peak with an enlightened awareness. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/frenkel-environment-hiking-series-transforming-marys-peak-17730 for more info.
Friday, April 12
Red Cross Blood Drive. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr. Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To check your eligibility or to make an appointment, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767, go to redcrossblood.org, or download the Blood Donor App. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/red-cross-blood-drive 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-15832 for more info.
Improv Comedy Night. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16. Join for a wild evening of spontaneous hilarity in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” where your suggestions help create the show. Featuring some of Oregon’s finest improvisers from Portland and the Willamette Valley. Rated: R Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=231160 for more info.
Chamber Music Corvallis: Haerim Liz Lee & David Fung. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $35 – $150. Chamber Music Corvallis’ 64th season will take you on a tour around the world and across many centuries, from Scandinavia in the 20th century, to Haydn’s Esterhazy Palace, to Spain, to the underground railroad in the American South, and finally ending in Gershwin’s America. Join Chamber Music Corvallis before each concert for a short presentation beginning at 6:45 p.m. These pre-concert talks are free and open to all with the purchase of a concert ticket. The talks will provide historical and cultural context for the music you’ll hear in the concert with the hope that it will enrich your listening and open up a dialogue about these works. Gershwin: My Time is Today. Anchored in Heifitz’s Gershwin arrangements, and interspersed with William Bolcom, violinist Haerim Liz Lee and her pianist collaborator David Fung juxtapose classical repertoire with contemporary works by living composers and collaborators. Inspired by George Gershwin’s quote, “My people are American, my time is today. Music must repeat the thought and aspirations of the times,” this impassioned performance conveys the timelessness of music throughout the ages. Elizabeth’s playing style indicates her personality: passionate, deliberate, and often witty. She captivates audiences by “leaving them breathless with impeccable phrasing and relevant musicality.”Visit https://chambermusiccorvallis.org/ for more info.
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