Wednesday, May 8
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.
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-17421 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-15710 for 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-17470 for more info.
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House. 8590 Oak Creek Drive, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Monday, May 6, 2024 – Friday, May 10, 2024 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Daily. Special features at the Nature Center include the Museum and the Bluebird Display that honors the conservation efforts led by Elsie Eltzroth and the Bluebird team of volunteers that saved the Western Bluebird in the Willamette Valley. Enjoy walks along the Oak Creek riparian trail and in the meadow to enjoy colorful displays of larkspur and other spring blooms. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ 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. Check out the entire 2023-2024 season here: https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/random-review/ 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! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/random-review-68 for more info.
“Bioblitz” Nature Hunt at Avery Park. Lion’s Shelter (close to Avery Park), 1310 SW Avery Park Rd, Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Join for a kid-friendly exploration of Avery Park and see how much life can discover on this adventure! iNaturalist and Merlin will be used to help identify organisms. There will also be a technology-free Eco Survey option, as well. After this adventure, families are invited to visit Avery House to see their animals. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ for more info.
HOPE Executive Committee Meeting. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join on your computer or mobile app: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQ3…Meeting ID: 219 218 374 173; Passcode: obuQQ9 Join by phone: Call in (audio only): +1 412-664-5196
Phone Conference ID: 752 687 786#. Visit https://health.bentoncountyor.gov/events/hope-executive-committee-meeting-may-8-2024/ for more info.
Craft Night for Adults (Monroe). Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Public Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join for a night of crafting, coffee, snacks and conversation! Once a quarter, craft supplies will be provided 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-7 for more info.
Corvallis Trivia Adventure. Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. $16. Journey through downtown, revealing how the Travel Bloggers of the 1800s affected Corvallis’ development and Corvallis’ connection to Panama canal. Visit the oldest commercial building in Corvallis and the most haunting spot from WWII. This tour will leave you in awe of the ripples that spread from world events to Corvallis. Then reach back to 18,000 years ago and end in the modern era. Enthusiastic and curious learners will love this hour of edutainment in downtown Corvallis! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/corvallis-trivia-adventure-tickets-876461338457?aff=ebdsoporgprofile for more info.
Live Music: Joy Regime. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Joy Regime combines smooth vocal melodies, catchy keyboard motifs, acoustic/electric guitar, and interesting percussive elements, all of which are artfully combined into unique songs portraying a wide spectrum of musical styles. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Pride Storytime with Haus of Dharma. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join for a special evening storytime celebrating Pride with drag performers from Haus of Dharma! This event is for families of all ages. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/pride-storytime-haus-dharma-18437 for more info.
Stone Award Community Discussion: Braiding Sweetgrass. 2nd Floor Board Room. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join for a discussion of bestselling, critically-acclaimed, author Robin Wall Kimmerer’s groundbreaking book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. The discussion will be led by Elena Passarello, local author of two collection of essays: Animals Strike Curious Poses and Let Me Clear My Throat. 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. Kimmerer will visit Oregon State’s main campus this spring to meet with students and deliver a public reading. Her reading will take place at 7pm on Friday, May 17 at OSU’s new Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts (PRAx): https://prax.oregonstate.edu/events/robin-wall-kimmerer. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/stone-award-community-discussion-braiding-sweetgrass-19517 for more info.
Live Music: Peace and Justice Song Circle. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. A Community Jam for Peace and Justice. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Date Night Walking Adventure. Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $13. Whether you’re spending Friday night with your BAE, your bestie, or a buddy-to-be, make this edutainment adventure part of your escapades! Theatrical storytelling on the streets of downtown will leave you knowing: who incited a rogue revolution in the 1970s, why there are no parking garages near the river, how Madison Avenue came to be sprinkled in art, the dark history of a Darkside-adjacent spot, the domino effect following the arrival of automovile, what caused the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history, the effect travel bloggers of the 1800s had on the native Kalapuya, why Pacific Northwest beaver fur was considered better than any other, & what Flathead Cherries and Corvallis-area farms have in common. Engage Corvallis looks forward to welcoming you and your co-conspirator! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/date-night-walking-adventure-tickets-876458580207?aff=ebdsoporgprofile for more info.
Thursday, May 9
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 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. Learn more about this committee. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-cbufdac/page/civic-beautification-and-urban-forestry-department-advisory-committee-10 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. 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.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 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-12 for more info.
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House. 8590 Oak Creek Drive, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Monday, May 6, 2024 – Friday, May 10, 2024 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Daily. Special features at the Nature Center include the Museum and the Bluebird Display that honors the conservation efforts led by Elsie Eltzroth and the Bluebird team of volunteers that saved the Western Bluebird in the Willamette Valley. Enjoy walks along the Oak Creek riparian trail and in the meadow to enjoy colorful displays of larkspur and other spring blooms. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ for more info.
South Central Park Neighborhood Walk Tour. In front of the Art Center at 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. Quality historic resources enrich this pedestrian-friendly tour. See Gothic and Colonial Revival, Italianate, American Foursquare, Craftsman, and High-Style Bungalow homes, while learning about adaptive use. This walk begins at an 1889 church (now an art center) and includes an 1892 Grocery (now a home). Visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZiYfWg7ojQK_06Uwwj11J9lb1gFP-KW/view and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jnPBjTsUa0 for more info.
Live Music: Jeanne Gregg Band. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd Street, Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. A dynamic high energy blend of Blues, Soul, Funk, and original tunes that will groove you out of your seats. 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. 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_1g-5wd3BRcKnqmaPOcJiuA. Read more about the Budget Commission here. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-bc/page/city-budget-commission-meeting for more info.
Fair Housing for Housing Providers. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. RSVP is required – please visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_264b1b3iSMOCysoMZnqQaQ to register. A free 2-hour online training focused on fair housing laws and responsibilities as they relate to individuals with criminal histories. Federal, state, and local fair housing laws prohibit rental housing owners, property managers, and landlords from discriminating against certain groups in any aspect of residential renting activities, including advertising, screening, and on-going management. This 2-hour session will cover fair housing laws and responsibilities as they relate to individuals with criminal histories. Topics covered will include disparate impact in the housing application process, the reasonable accommodation and modification process relating to the protected class of disability, and how housing providers can support applicants with criminal histories. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/cd/page/fair-housing-housing-providers-0 for more info.
Parks Advisory Board Meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Avery Building, 360 SW Avery Avenue, Corvallis. Visit https://nape.bentoncountyor.gov/events/parks-advisory-board-meeting/ for more info.
Corvallis School Board Meeting. 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 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/ for more info.
Frenkel Environment & Hiking Series: Imagining Marys Peak. Webinar. 7 p.m. Free. Presenters Julia Johanas from the U.S. Forest Service and Dave Eckert from the Marys Peak Alliance of AFRANA will reveal the conceptual phase of a proposed Marys Peak Interpretation Plan and will seek your input to improve its effectiveness.To register for this free and open to the public webinar, click on: Contact Dave Eckert: deckert@willamettewatershed.com. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ or https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/frenkel-environment-hiking-series-imagining-marys-peak-17731 for more info.
Live Music: Wild Hog Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. There’s nothing quite like Wild Hog in the Woods…. catch ’em if you can. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events 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.
Friday, May 10
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-15836 for more info.
Hesthavn Nature Center Open House. 8590 Oak Creek Drive, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Monday, May 6, 2024 – Friday, May 10, 2024 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Daily. Special features at the Nature Center include the Museum and the Bluebird Display that honors the conservation efforts led by Elsie Eltzroth and the Bluebird team of volunteers that saved the Western Bluebird in the Willamette Valley. Enjoy walks along the Oak Creek riparian trail and in the meadow to enjoy colorful displays of larkspur and other spring blooms. Visit https://sustainablecorvallis.org/15th-annual-natural-areas-celebration-week/ for more info.
Corvallis Trivia Adventure. Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $16. Journey through downtown, revealing how the Travel Bloggers of the 1800s affected Corvallis’ development and Corvallis’ connection to Panama canal. Visit the oldest commercial building in Corvallis and the most haunting spot from WWII. This tour will leave you in awe of the ripples that spread from world events to Corvallis. Then reach back to 18,000 years ago and end in the modern era. Enthusiastic and curious learners will love this hour of edutainment in downtown Corvallis! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bet-you-didnt-know-tickets-876464748657 for more info.
Bet You Didn’t Know… Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. $15. No matter how long you’ve lived in Corvallis, come challenge yourself to level up your local cred. Spend an hour traversing downtown, and walk away in-the-know about: the size of the gargantuan ice dam responsible for our fertile farms, the time when the Pacific Northwest was Siberia 2.0, how beavers broke open the American west, the percentage of the Kalapuya who remained after the Oregon Trail became famous, Corvallis’ era of being on the precipice of global notoriety, how automobiles shaped our streets, the chilling WWII site you’ve likely passed by dozens of times, the source of many of the town’s quirky and iconic art pieces, how the Jetson’s era played out in Corvallis, & how we’re still reveling in the gifts from the town’s most culturally abundant decade so far. Corvallis visitors are welcome, too! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bet-you-didnt-know-tickets-876464748657?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 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-15890 for more info.
Date Night Walking Adventure. Corvallis Museum, Southwest 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $13. Whether you’re spending Friday night with your BAE, your bestie, or a buddy-to-be, make this edutainment adventure part of your escapades! Theatrical storytelling on the streets of downtown will leave you knowing: who incited a rogue revolution in the 1970s, why there are no parking garages near the river, how Madison Avenue came to be sprinkled in art, the dark history of a Darkside-adjacent spot, the domino effect following the arrival of automovile, what caused the biggest financial collapse in the town’s history, the effect travel bloggers of the 1800s had on the native Kalapuya, why Pacific Northwest beaver fur was considered better than any other, & what Flathead Cherries and Corvallis-area farms have in common. Engage Corvallis looks forward to welcoming you and your co-conspirator! Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/date-night-walking-adventure-tickets-876457095767 for more info.
Live Music: The Flatt Stanley Incident. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:00 p.m. Free. Join the Flatt Stanley Incident for some country folk live at Old World! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events 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.
Whiteside Live: Common Koi, Slippy & The Sheets, Skip The Millers, Nicholas James & The Giant Peach. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m., 6 p.m. $10 (Pre-Sale), $10. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=237488 for more info.
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