This Week in Corvallis
Local events happening Monday through Thursday
MONDAY, MAR. 31
Breastfeeding & Lactation Support Group, 10 – 11 a.m. Mondays, Willow Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Drop-in style. Sponsored by Bright Star Lactation. Call 541-205-9187 for more information.
City Council Special Work Session, 5 p.m., in-person and virtually, Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration.
“Transhood” Movie Screening, 6:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. "Four kids and their families unmask the intimate realities of how gender fluidity is reshaping the family next door, especially in America's heartland." Join the Women's March for a free public screening in honor of Trans Visibility Day. Popcorn, light snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. See here.
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Tickets are $8-$10. See here.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
Benton County Board of Commissioners Work Session, 9 a.m., virtually and in-person, Holmes & Shipley Room, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. See here.
Parenting Today Forward: Foundations, 9 – 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Life Community Church, 4900 NW Hwy 99. Free 10-week parenting classes/support groups. See One2Another here for registration information.
Tax Assistance by Appointment, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 2nd floor classroom, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax help with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Call 541-250-0268 to schedule.
Darkside Cinema Celebrates its 20th Anniversary, 215 SW 4th St. Featuring “Howl’s Moving Castle” (2004) playing at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and “Charade” (1963) playing at 7 p.m., all at a special $5 per-ticket price. See here.
Graphic Novel Club, 6 – 7 p.m., 2nd floor board room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. “A Witch’s Guide to Burning,” by Aminder Dhaliwal. See here.
Philomath Pride Volunteer Info Session, 6:30 p.m., online. Help plan out details of the Pride Festival; brainstorm creative ideas and activities; and work together with a team of motivated people. See here for the Zoom registration link.
Indivisible Benton County, 7 p.m., Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave. Bring supplies to make “Hands Off” signs for April 5th; organize into action teams; and plan actions.
West Coast Swing, 7:30 p.m. lesson, 8:30 p.m. social dance, Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St. Beginner series of events held April 1, 8 and 15. Cost for a lesson is $7-$20 and includes the social. Cost for the social only is $0-$15.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
Employment Help, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Conference Room C, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Job-seekers and anyone with career and employment questions are invited to drop in to meet with an employment specialist from WorkSource Oregon. See here.
Music à La Carte: BMW Jazz Trio, noon, Toomey Lobby, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Featuring OSU faculty Ben Mutschler on reeds and Ryan Biesack on drums, along with guitarist Steve Willis. BMW plays a mix of standards, lesser-known songs, and original repertoire, and performs regularly at festivals, micro-breweries, and pubs around Corvallis and Eugene. Free. See here.
Grace Spring Midday Concerts, 12:15 – 12:45 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 435 NW 21st St. A weekly concert series to be held Wednesdays in April. April 2nd program: Bryson Skaar will play Chopin and Beethoven selections on the piano. Free for anyone; any donations will go directly into funding Grace’s music ministries.
LEGO at the Library, 4 – 5 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Build with fellow LEGO fans; bricks provided.
NaturePlay Preschool Open House, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Avery House Nature Center, 1200 SW Avery Park. See here.
Safe Streets for All Open House, 5 – 7 p.m., Adair Village Officer’s Club, 6097 NE Ebony Lane, Adair Village. Learn more about the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) project that aims to improve transportation safety in Benton County. Share your safety concerns and help shape future improvements. Engage with Benton County staff. Family friendly-activities and Spanish interpretation will be available. See here.
McBee Campground Planning Open House, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Willamette Grange Hall, 27555 Greenberry Rd. Benton County Natural Areas, Parks & Events is having an open house for the public to attend and hear about the construction upgrades and give their input on campground conceptual plans. See here for more information, including an online survey.
Corvallis Planning Commission, 6:30 p.m., online only. See here for the agenda and information on how to view or participate.
Jazz WRX Trio, 7 – 10 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
“Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me” (1992), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Rated R. Tickets are $8-$10. See here.
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Live & Learn with Your Baby, 9 a.m. - 10:50 a.m., LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave. Meets weekly for 10 weeks, starting April 3. Cost is $25 per adult for the entire term. See here for registration information.
Val Hoyle Office Hours, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, Room 315, 120 NW 4th St. In-person support from Rep. Hoyle’s casework team on Social Security, passport, or Veterans' benefits issues. See here.
Safe Streets for All, Joint Corvallis and Benton County Open House, 5 – 7 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Learn more about the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) project that aims to improve transportation safety in Corvallis and Benton County. Share your safety concerns and help shape future improvements, and engage with City of Corvallis and Benton County staff and project team members. Family friendly-activities and Spanish interpretation will be available. See here.
Artist Meetups at TAC, 5:30 – 7 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave. Monthly on first Thursdays. Join a growing community of creatives for soft critique or creative discussions. All media, skill, and people are encouraged to bring work for review and/or a friend. Free.
Casa Latinos Unidos English Classes, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in April and May starting April 3, Garfield School, 1205 NW Garfield Ave. Free. See here.
Circus of Horror, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St. Tickets are $24. See here.
Corvallis For Refugees Volunteer Training, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Northwest Hills Community Church, Classroom D7, 3300 NW Walnut Blvd. See here to register.
Tuvan Shamanism and Throatsinging, 6 p.m., Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St. Chingiz Kam is an initiated hereditary shaman from Tuva now living in New York City. He will conduct an authentic ritual for powerful healing adapted for the space of the museum while sharing his personal “Algysh,” an ancient genre of spirit-song used by Tuvan shamans in every sacred setting. There is a $10-20 suggested donation. See here.
Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St. See here.
Local Folk! 7 – 9 p.m., Troubadour Music Center, 521 SW 2nd St. The Corvallis Folklore Society’s open mic program is back. It is a free, monthly, open mic (without the mic) program of local artists offering a wide variety of music, including original creations. There is no requirement to play and anyone is invited to just come and enjoy the music. Donation of $5 requested. See here.
Events are subject to change. Finding Corvallis strives to provide up-to-date information about events open to the public. If you have a question or submission, email wendygeist@findingcorvallis.com.