This Week in Corvallis
Local events happening Monday through Thursday
MONDAY, APRIL 28
Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Quarterly Gathering, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Organizations will share what they are doing to help create a sustainable community, including: Benton County Historical Society, Greenhouse Coffee and Plants, Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers, and the Coalition’s Energy Action Team. Networking opportunities and refreshments. See here.
Corvallis Core Cohort Graduates Celebration, 6 – 7:30 p.m., Corvallis Foundry, 2220 NW Elmwood Dr. Community members are invited to celebrate the entrepreneur spirit that is alive and well in Corvallis. Hear the Cohort participants “Pitch” their business (2–5 minutes) before time to mingle and network. See here to RSVP.
“Citizen Kane” (1941), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Find tickets here.
Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates Public Meeting, 7 – 9 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd. Learn about work to bring efficient and fair health care to all Oregonians. Zoom option available. See here.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
Corvallis Young Pros, 5 – 7 p.m., Queen B Organizing, 130 SW 3rd St. A monthly casual networking event. This month’s host is Queen B Organizing. Bring a business card for the door prize drawing. See here.
Public Hearing Day 1: Republic Services Conditional Use Permit Application Regarding Coffin Butte Landfill Expansion, 6 – 9 p.m., online and in-person, Holmes & Shipley Meeting Room, 1st floor, Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. The Benton County Planning Commission will hear the staff report, applicant presentation, and begin public testimony if time permits. See here for more information and to register for the Zoom.
2025 Special Election Candidate Fair, 6 - 7 p.m., main meeting room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Candidates for Corvallis School Board, LBCC Directors, Linn-Benton Education Service District, and Corvallis Rural Fire Protection District have been invited to set up at tables. Get your questions asked and learn about candidate platforms and perspectives. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Corvallis and the Linn Benton Branch of the NAACP. See here.
“Easy Virtue” (1927), 7 p.m., Darkside Cinema, 215 SW 4th St. A classic silent film, presented with live original music performed by Corvallis' Sonochromatic. Admission is $10. See here.
Hazelwood Ensemble Sings for Lumina, a Benefit for Non-Profit Hospice, 7 – 9 p.m., Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. Hazelwood Ensemble sings a wide range of a cappella music, from Renaissance to folk, gospel, classical and sacred. Suggested donation is $20 – $45 (no one turned away for inability to pay). See here.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
College of Forestry Roots Run 5k, check-in at 8:30 a.m., Peavy Forest Science Center Atrium, 3100 SW Jefferson Way. Shuttles will take participants to Peavy Arboretum for the fun run (or walk), which starts at 10 a.m. Taco lunch ($5) and on-site activities will follow back at PFSC from 12 – 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the College of Forestry Student Ambassadors. Register for the run here.
Corvallis Wednesday Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 1st and Jackson. See here for the list of vendors.
Linn-Benton Community College Career Fair, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Commons, LBCC, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW., Albany. Job seekers can talk with employers at close to 100 booths. Free. See here for more details.
Día del Libro: Youth Spanish Book Swap, 2 – 6 p.m., Youth Activity Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave. Bring your very gently used Spanish or bilingual youth books to swap with others. Leftover books will be donated to the Friends of the Library. See here.
Farm First-Aid Training for Farmers, 3:30 – 7:30 p.m., Corvallis (location provided upon registration). Cost is $40, discounts and scholarships available upon request. Must attend the entire class to get the First-Aid/CPR/AED Certification. See OSU Extension Service here to register.
CVHS Raiders vs CHS Spartans Baseball Game, 4 p.m., Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave.
Johnson Teen Center Volleyball Tournament, 4:30 p.m., Corvallis Boys & Girls Club, 1112 NW Circle Blvd. The entry fee is $2 per team of 4 players. You do not need to go to school in the Corvallis School District or be a Teen Center member to participate. Register here.
“A Mississippi Picture Man Speaks of Trouble & Resilience,” 5 – 8 p.m., CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Ballroom A/B, 725 SW 26th St. University of Missouri professor Berkley Hudson will present photographs and stories emanating from tens of thousands of images made by white photographer O.N. Pruitt during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation. See here.
Corvallis Green Drinks, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Common Fields (garden annex), 545 SW 3rd St. A monthly, informal meet-up of people who are interested in environmental efforts. The event is free; participants pay for their own food and drinks. See here.
Corvallis School Board Candidate Forum – Position 1, 6 – 7:30 p.m., online only. Join the League of Women Voters of Corvallis and the Linn Benton Branch of the NAACP to hear from candidates running for Position 1 on the Corvallis School Board: Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Chris Blacker, and Charlotte Willer. See here for the Zoom link.
Corvallis Silent Book Club, 6 - 8 p.m., Greenhouse Coffee & Plants, 308 SW Monroe Ave. See here.
Lanes & Line Dance, 6 – 9 p.m., OSU Memorial Union Lanes and Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way. Open play bowling, billiards, gaming lounge, country western dancing, line dance lesson, cowboy karaoke, photo booth, pulled-pork sammies dinner, and raffle entry. Admission is $12 general public, $10 student with ID. See here.
Poetry Salon Slam, 6 p.m., Azalea Jane Salon, 435 NW 3rd St. An evening of spoken word hosted by OSU graduate students Anmol and Elyssa. See here.
Benton County Historic Resources Commission Meeting, 6:30 – 8 p.m., virtual and in-person, Benton County Kalapuya Bldg., 2nd floor conference room, 4500 SW Research Way. See here.
DTW Lite, 7 p.m., Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St.
“Superbad” (2007), 7 p.m., Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. Rated R. Find tickets here.
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Corvallis Boys & Girls Club Celebrate Kids Breakfast Fundraiser, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 NW Circle Blvd. Light breakfast, coffee, and keynote speaker Sydney Weis, OSU Women’s Basketball Coach. RSVP here.
The Toy Factory 2025 LEGO Contest, opens May 1, The Toy Factory, 442 SW 2nd St. Builders of all ages are invited to showcase their creativity for a chance to win LEGO sets and gift certificates. May 29 is the last day to submit entries. See here for the contest rules.
Soundbox 8: Intermedia Performance and Experience, Thursday and Friday, online streaming and Ray Theater, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. An annual inter-media festival of creatives and sound makers utilizing intermedia: sound, technology, poetry, art, video, music, engineering, science and more. This year’s theme is water and watersheds. Free and open to the public. The event schedule will be released on April 28 here.
CANCELED —City Legislative Committee, 4 p.m., online only. See here for the agenda and Zoom registration link.
Journey Empowered Ribbon Cutting and After Party, 4 p.m., Greenhouse Coffee & Plants, 308 SW Monroe Ave. Journey Empowered has been leading retreats all over the world for 12 years. Sarah Matson founded and leads a local and international group of healers, coaches, herbalists, musicians, and artists. The after party will have live cello music, fusion belly dance, circus arts, huge door prizes, and more; $15 donation recommended to support the artists. See here.
“Hostile Terrain 94” Grand Opening & Reception, 5 – 8 p.m., Student Experience Center, 2251 SW Jefferson Way. A participatory art project sponsored and organized by the Undocumented Migration Project, brought to OSU by The Centro Cultural César Chávez. See here.
THIS IS ALSO LISTED AS HAPPENING SATURDAY, MAY 3, AT NOON. SEE HERE —May Day – National Day of Action, 5 – 6 p.m., Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St. A local demonstration advocating in support of labor rights, and for families over fortunes, public schools over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, and housing over homelessness.
Artist Meetup, 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. See here.
Masonic Temple Tour, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., 306 SW Madison Ave. A Historic Preservation Month activity. See here to reserve a spot.
Public Hearing Day 2: Republic Services Conditional Use Permit Application Regarding Coffin Butte Landfill Expansion, 6 – 9 p.m., Holmes & Shipley Meeting Room, 1st floor, Kalapuya Bldg., 4500 SW Research Way. The Benton County Planning Commission will hear public testimony. See here to register to watch via Zoom.
Earth Words: The Pacific Northwest's Premier Environmental Writing Showcase, 7 p.m., Detrick Hall, PRAx, 470 SW 15th St. Presented by Spring Creek Project. The evening will feature the work of five celebrated environmental writers. A PRAxPrelude starts at 6 p.m. with music from Galen Clark, a book sale, and wine, beer and snacks for sale. Reserve a seat 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.