Calendar

MAY

Friday 17

Albany Civic Theater presents “Hay Fever.” 111 First Ave. SW, Albany. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday performances. A classic comedy by the highly quotable Noël Coward, Directed by John Carone. In the 1920′s, in the English countryside, the Bliss family lives in a state of artistic, bohemian untidiness, which is made even more chaotic when each of the four members of the family invites a guest for the weekend without actually getting around to telling anyone else. Go to www.albanycivic.org for tickets and information or call (541) 926-4603.

Albany Indoor Park. Albany Boys and Girls Club, 1215 Hill St., Albany. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Closed May 24 and 27 and . $45/annual family membership. First visit is free. An indoor play place for children infant thru kindergarten. Open October thru May when school is in session. Climbing area, bikes, trikes, scooters, wagons, infant only area, and a playhouse area. Bring a snack or a lunch and come meet some new friends. See www.albanyindoorpark.com for information.

All Boys Hip Hop. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. Fridays. No classes March 25-29. First class is free. $40/month for returning students. Boy’s can benefit from dance and the concentration and strength that dance builds. These classes are designed to encourage athleticism. Boys will work on individual skills as well as a group combination. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.

Beading 101 Demo. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of jewelry making. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information.

Birth Boot Camp Natural Childbirth Class. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6:30-9 p.m, May 3-July 5. $295/10-week course. For those expecting in July-August. This course is designed for parents desiring a natural childbirth. Guided by a trained and certified instructor, you will receive the full-color Field Manual, relaxation training, links to additional reading on related topics, access to real birth videos, and a breastfeeding DVD, “The Ultimate MRE.” For information, call (541) 847-9606 or visit www.NaturalOregonBirth.com.

Dance After School. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 3:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2:15 p.m. Fridays. First class is free. $40/month for returning students. Hip-hop, jazz, stretching, jump rope and more. Ages 5 and up on Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 6 and up on Friday. After-school pick-up available from Lincoln Elementary School. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.

Emerald City Jazz Kings: The Life and Music of Judy Garland. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St., Corvallis. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-20. Performing “Swanee”, “Rock-A-Bye Your Baby”, “Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart”, “Get Happy”, “I Don’t Care”, “The Boy Next Door”, “Lucky Day”, “The Man That Got Away”, “Why Was I Born”, and, of course, “Over The Rainbow.” Call (541) 434-7000 or see http://www.ofam.org/divP/series.aspx?series=2318&event=2337 for tickets and information.

Family Movie Night. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Third Friday. $4.75/adult, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/child 0-6. Enjoy swimming at the Osborn Aquatic Center in our Indoor Pools while watching the family movie. Call (541) 766-7946 for information.

Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36^th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks/facilities/acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521.

Hidden History Scavenger Hunt. Downtown Albany. Free. Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the Albany Downtown Association (ADA), 240 Second Ave. SW, #120, or download from the website. Return entries to the ADA by 5 p.m. May 21 to be entered to win a prize. The grand prize winner will be announced at Preservation Awards Presentation May 22nd. For information see www.albanydowntown.com or call (541) 928-2469.

Kid’s Night Out. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 5:30-9:15 p.m. $15/child, $12/mention Valley Parent Magazine. Enjoy an evening out while your kids also enjoy a night out. Snacks and beverages are provided. May 11: Nerf Gun Night, May 17: Pizza and Snack Night, May 25: Nerf Gun Night. Reservations required. Call (541) 757-6512 to reserve your spot or visit www.wackybounce.com for information.

LBCC Spring Theater “The Underpants.” Russell Tripp Performance Center at LBCC, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. 7:30 p.m. all dates and 2:30 p.m. May 11. $5-9. Theobald Maske has an unusual problem: his wife’s underpants won’t stay on. Mortified, Theo swears to keep her at home until she can find some less unruly undies. Amid this chaos he’s trying to rent a room in their flat. Contains some adult humor. See www.linnbenton.edu/russelltripptheater or call (541) 917-4531 for tickets and information.

Restorative Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 7-8:15 p.m. $14. Restore yourself with deep-supported yoga postures, self massage, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. For information, call (541) 224-6566 or visit www.livewellstudio.com.

Saturday 18

Albany Farmers’ Market. SW Ellsworth St. and SW 4^th Ave., Albany. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through November 23. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/home/ for information.

Big Conversations Series: Oregon’s Controversial Ballot Initiatives. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Jackson Miller will lead a conversation about the role of persuasion and communication in the political process, focusing on issues raised by Oregon ballot measures over the past ten to fifteen years, which include abortion, education, gay rights, land use, marijuana, medical liability, obscenity, physician-assisted suicide, taxes, and timber. Call (541) 766-6965 for information.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. and NW 1^st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 23. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/home/ for information.

Diet and Optimum Health Conference. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, OSU, 725 SW 26^th St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free/presentations and tours, $10/lunch. A day of activities to discuss how cutting-edge research can make a difference in our lives. Morning presentations will focus on whole-food approaches to disease prevention. Optional lunch with some Institute researchers. Afternoon tours of the Linus Pauling Science Center and the Oregon State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives Research Center. Call (541) 737-8205 or visit http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/conf2013/public.html for information and speaker schedules.

Family Climb Time. Indoor Climbing Center, 425 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Cost is $3 per child, $6 per adult with a two-kids-per-parent limit. Parents who are RecSports members bring only their current OSU ID to get in. Parents/guardians must sponsor and belay the child at all times. Visit http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/node/58 or call (541) 737-1595 for information.

Family Music Fun. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Family participation music and movement program for families with young children. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/.

International Brotherhood of Magicians. Ray’s Food Place, 621 NW Hickory St., Albany. 1 p.m. third Saturdays. All ages. A social club dedicated to advancing the art of magic performance, interest and fellowship. Call (541) 752-3900 for details; magictuba@proaxis.com, www.ring238.org.

Montieth House Museum Pre-Season Clean-Up. 518 2^nd Ave. SE, Albany. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. As part of Albany’s Big Pick-Up, the Monteith Society will lead volunteers in some clean up and light maintenance of Albany’s oldest home. Call (541) 928-0911 for information.

Patrick F. McManus’ “Potluck” featuring Tim Behrens. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $15-20. “Pot Luck” presents a wide array of weird McManus stories. Witness Pat get abducted by space aliens. Find out why Mrs. Swisher thinks Martians have grown wheat for their young near her farm. Learn why Rancid Crabtree thinks grasshopper traps have jaws so small you can’t really see them. See http://whitesidetheatre.org/ for information.

Poetry Workshop. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Poetry workshop with Shaindel Beers, author, poet and instructor of English at Blue Mountain Community College in Pendleton, Oregon.

Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Prenatal yoga is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience in yoga. This class is open to women in any stage of a complication-free pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

Recreation Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36^th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. on Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks/facilities/acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521.

Spring Plant Starts Sale. Brownsville Farmers Market, Main St. and Park Ave., Brownsville. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Purchase spring plants starts including flowers, veggies, native plants and seeds. E-mail www.farmersmarket@gocfa.org or call (541) 466-3838 for information.

Window Repair Workshop. 622 Walnut St. SW, Albany. 1-4:30 p.m. Free. Chris Gustafson of Vintage Window presents how vintage windows work, basic window repair techniques and simple maintenance techniques for homeowners. Registration requested. Call (541) 791-2277 or e-mail anne.catlin@gmail.com for information and registration.

Sunday 19

American Tribal Style Dance Class. The Majestic Theatre upstairs classroom, 115 SW 2^nd St., Corvallis. 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Sundays through May 28. $10/class pre-paid, $12/drop-in. Learn this tapestry of movement in a safe and comfortable environment. All levels and ages welcome. Contact Antigone Cook at (541) 740-4632 or antigonepilates@comcast.net for information and registration or see www.AmericanTribalSeeds.com.

Linn County Historical Society Presents: Oregon’s Heritage Trees and Markers. 2180 54^th Ave. SE, Albany. 2-4 p.m. Free. Annie Von Domitz, Chief Community Assets Officer for the Oregon Travel Experience, will present this program. Call (541) 926-4680.

Soroptimist of Corvallis Spring Tea and Auction. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, 725 SW 26^th St., Corvallis. 1-4 p.m. $25. The event will include a tea lunch, silent and live auction. Funds raised will again support Women Helping Women Initiative. See http://sicorvallis.wordpress.com/ for information.

Monday 20

Bluegrass Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Mondays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information.

Mommy and Me Dance. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 1:30 Thursdays. First class is free. $40/month for returning students. This 40 minute class focuses on teaching young children coordination and the fundamentals of a dance class. They will sing and dance along to their favorite songs, while having fun with new friends. For ages 18 months-3 ½ years with any adult. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.

Mother Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10-11 a.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Introduce your baby to yoga as you build strength, flexibility and calm in this supportive class. This class is designed for moms and their babies 2 weeks (6 weeks if cesarean) to crawling. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. FireWorks Restaurant, 1115 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 9 p.m. Free/admission with $2 purchase. $5/entry fee. Cash prize purse awarded to the top three acts. First place winners are eligible to compete in the Acoustic Showdown playoff. Sign-up happens shortly before 9 p.m. All Open Mic performers agree to share time equally, limit volume to acoustic levels, refrain from the use of profanity and keep their acts “family friendly.” Call (541) 754-6958 for information or see www.fireworkscorvallis.com/events.html.

Vitality Dance. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $10/drop-in, $7/pass option. Vitality Dance is a creative practice that explores invigorating dance traditions from Africa, the Middle East and Latin America designed for celebration, community, and to connect to the “vital life force” energies. For information, see www.brittabandit.com.

Tuesday 21

$5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. 1750 NW 9^th St., Corvallis. All movies are $5 all day. Call (541) 758-1028 or visit www.fandango.com/regalninthstreet4cinemas_aaaxg/theaterpage for showings.

Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information.

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchesta: Mahler. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St., Corvallis. 8 p.m. $18-32/adult, Free/students with ticketed adult. The Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra will perform Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5” with Dr. Marlan Carlson conducting. See www.cosusymphony.org for information and tickets.

Dining for Women. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Church at 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays. An organization funding programs fostering good health, education and economic self-sufficiency through potlucks where the money saved on the meal is donated to international programs. Bring a potluck dish to share and a donation (any amount, check or credit card preferred). For information visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dining-for-Women-Corvallis-Chapter/201679226520781?sk=info.

Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Thursdays. $12 per child. It’s your time to shop or run errands, have a lunch date with a friend or spouse or workout. Reservations are required and are for a 2 hour time slot, preferable one week in advance and child must be out of diapers. Snack crackers and beverages are provided. Call (541) 757-6512 or visit www.wackybounce.com to reserve your spot.

Jazz Dance. Downtown Dance. 223 NW 2^nd St., Corvallis. 5:45-6:45 p.m. No class March 26. $13/session. A stylistic class fusing a variety of jazz dance forms and techniques. For teens and adults. All levels welcome. Visit www.DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or (541) 829-0070 for information.

Lunchtime Lecture Series. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Bring your lunch to enjoy a spirited and educational lecture every week. For information about this event and weekly speakers and topics see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/ and check out the calendar or call (541) 757-8944 ext. 5126.

Mama Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. $70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate. A yoga class for moms and babies 2 weeks to 4 months. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36^th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents or $37/10 class punch card. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/albany-community-pool for details or call (541) 967-4521.

Prenatal Pilates. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Pilates is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience. This class is open to women in any stage of a complication-free pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

Teen Writers Group. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Every Tuesday. Free. Teen Writers Group open to all teens ages 12-18 interested in writing. This group is led by a local YA author, Bryan Bliss. For information call (541) 766-6794.

Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. Impulse Bar & Grill, 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30-11 p.m. Free. Corvallis Cuban Salsa party crowd gathers for dancing, socializing and $1 tacos. Call (541) 230-1114 or see www.rumbanana.org/TimbaTuesdays.html for information.

Yarn Yoga. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays (kids 8 and up welcome). Free. Have fun getting together with people who have similar interests. An instructor will be available to help with knitting, crocheting or any project you choose involving yarn. Just relax and create. Bring a current project or start a new one. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information.

Wednesday 22

Baby and Me Storytime. 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 10 a.m. Free. Enjoy interactive time with your tot. Stories, finger plays, rhyme time and more. Call (541) 258-4926 or see http://www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information.

Lego Club for Older Students. 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Fourth Wednesday. Free. Kids ages 9-13 are invited to create projects with Legos which will then be displayed in the children’s area for the next two weeks. Call (541) 258-4926 or see http://www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information.

OSUsed Store Sale. 644 SW 13^th St., Corvallis. Noon-3 p.m. Free admission. The OSUsed Store is open for its afternoon public sale. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and much more. Visit on May 22 for the May Dot Sale to save 75% off dotted items and 50% off all housewares. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for information.

Thursday 23

Baton Twirling Class. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3^rd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. $40/month, first class is free. Baton Twirling classes taught by Kailey McKay, former OSU Feature Twirler. Private lessons are also available. Please email Kailey at reignbatontwirling@gmail.com if interested or call (541) 556-2470.

Contemporary Dance. Downtown Dance. 223 NW 2^nd St., Corvallis. 9:45-11 a.m. $13/session. The dance fuses a variety of modern techniques and current dance styles. A multi-level technique class for the adult student. Beginners welcome. Visit www.DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or (541) 829-0070 for information.

Effective Parenting of Teens. Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through May 30. Free. Understand why teens behave the way they do. Reduce conflicts and negative attitudes. Improve your supervision skills. Learn to talk to your teen more effectively and resolve conflicts successfully. Call (541) 971-4899 for information or see www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org.

Hip Hop Dance. The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Ste. A. 2:15-3:15 p.m. Cost varies. This class is half dance, half gymnastics. Kids will be exposed to jazz and Hip Hop styles, learning specific moves and exploring creative freestyle dance. For ages 5-9. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR.

Pioneer Bedtime Story. Montieth House Museum, 518 Second Ave. SW, Albany. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Circle around the fireplace and listen to a pioneer tale. Light refreshments will be served following the story and the first 20 children will receive a book to take home. For information www.albanydowntown.com or call (541) 928-2469.

Preschool Storytime at Lebanon Public Library. 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. A different theme each week with stories and crafts. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information.

Friday 24

Beading 101 Demo. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of jewelry making. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information.

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Monday 27

58^th Annual OSU Luau featuring Spawnbreezie. Gill Coliseum, 660 SW 26^th St., Corvallis. 4:30-10 p.m. $15/show and concert, $25/dinner, show and concert. For information, e-mail kaylamahiko@gmail.com.

Bluegrass Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Mondays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information.

Willamette Valley Concert Band Memorial Day Concert. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26^th St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. For information, call (503) 838-3474 or visit www.wvcb.org.

Tuesday 28

$5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. 1750 NW 9^th St., Corvallis. All movies are $5 all day. Call (541) 758-1028 or visit www.fandango.com/regalninthstreet4cinemas_aaaxg/theaterpage for showings.

All About Breast-feeding. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Learn how breast-feeding can reduce a baby’s chances of getting diarrhea and respiratory and ear infections. It also gives baby an increased immunity against other diseases. Call (541) 768-5244 for information.

Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information.

Wednesday 29

Build a Better Marriage by The Third Option. Osborn Aquatic Center Meeting Room, 1940 NW Highland Drive, Corvallis. 6:45-8:45 p.m. first, third and fifth Wednesdays. Recommended donation: $5/adult/evening. Relaxed ongoing marriage education and support where essential concepts and tools for growing and strengthening marriages are presented and discussed. Children can swim for free while parents invest in their marriages. Begin at any time. Contact Dave Jackson for details at (541) 760-9637 or TTOCorvallis@gmail.com or go to www.facebook.com/pages/married-in-Corvallis/281246475260464.

Thursday 30

Lebanon Strawberry Festival. Cheadle Lake, Lebanon. This event will include parades, fireworks, entertainment, food and the “World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake.” See www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.info or call (541) 990-8422 for information.

Linn Benton Food Share Monthly Repack. 33747 Looney Lane, Tangent. 6-8 p.m. Free. Last Thursday. The Open House gives everyone in the community a chance to help out, and families are especially welcome. Volunteers repackage donated food into family-sized portions for later distribution by Good Share’s 74 non-profit agencies. If you have a large group, call Susan James beforehand at (541) 752-1010.

Nurturing Parenting-Positive Ways to Deal with Stress. Presbyterian Preschool and Child Care Center, 114 SW 8^th St., Corvallis. 6-7:45 p.m. Free. Talk about how stress affects our ability to parent effectively. Learn whether there is such a thing as “good stress.” Understand how stress impacts communication and our parenting. Discover the top five stress busters for parents. You must sign-up if you need free child care. Call (541) 971-4899 for information and to sign-up for child care or see www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org.

Preschool Storytime at Lebanon Public Library. 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. A different theme each week with stories and crafts. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information.

Starker Lecture Series: Capstone Field Trip. Benton-Lane County Area. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. A tour of “Forest Biomass-From the Ground Up.” Registration closes May 17. See http://starkerlectures.forestry.oregonstate.edu/capstone-field-trip-tour-forest-biomass-ground for information and registration.

Friday 31

Beading 101 Demo. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of jewelry making. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information.

Saturday, June 1

Fishing Day and Derby. Roaring River Fish Hatchery, 42279 Fish Hatchery Drive, Scio. Free. Fishing, prizes, and family activities. Call (541) 367-5168 for information.

Lebanon Garden Club Flower, Quilt and Art Show. 75 E Ash St., Lebanon. Noon-4:30 p.m. Free admission. Schedules to enter designs or horticulture are available at the Lebanon Express office, Lebanon Senior Center, and Green Thumb Nursery in Lebanon. Call (541) 401-2336 for information.

Summer Reading Program. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. SE and Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. First day to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. Pick up reading logs and start earning prizes. Call (541) 971-7580 for information.

Sunday, June 2

Corvallis Spring Roll. Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29^th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10/pre-registered child, $20/pre-registered family, $12/child day of event, $25/family day of event. Scholarships available. Corvallis Spring Roll is Corvallis’ community bike and trike ride and cycle fair just for kids. Highlights include a closed loop neighborhood bike ride, sidewalk trike ride, bike skills course, trick out your bike booth, bike maintenance workshops, helmet checks, and raffle prizes. Kids are encouraged to bring a bike they’ve outgrown to exchange in our bike swap. See www.corvallisspringroll.com for information and registration.

Monday, June 3

Bluegrass Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Mondays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information.

Tuesday, June 4

$5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. 1750 NW 9^th St., Corvallis. All movies are $5 all day. Call (541) 758-1028 or visit www.fandango.com/regalninthstreet4cinemas_aaaxg/theaterpage for showings.

Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information.

Wednesday, June 5

Early Release Wednesday. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:50-3:50 p.m. Free. Albany Public Library Foundation and Arwen McGilvra present: “A Visit with Queen Anne.” Learn about the court of Henry the 8^th and make a felt coin purse to take home. Space is limited to first 50 kids. Program geared towards grades K-5. Call (541) 971-7580 for information.

Thursday, June 6

Evening Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. first Thursday. Free. Book to be announced. Call (541) 917-7580 for information.

LBCC Choir Concert: Voices United In Singing. Russell Tripp Performance Center at LBCC, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10/adults, $7/seniors and students, $5/18 and under. The concert is conducted by James Reddan, accompanied by Diana Hancock, and features the Re-Choired Element Chamber Choir, the Women’s Choir, Blue Light Special, and the Sirens. Call (541) 917-4531 for information.

Mommy Connections Postpartum Support Class. Samaritan Medical & Diagnostic Center, 400 NW Hickory St., Albany, 1st Floor Conference Room. First and third Thursdays. No need to register. 6:30 p.m. Free. New mothers, supportive partners (spouse, mother, sister, friend) and new baby are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call (541) 812-4301 for information or visit http://www.samhealth.org/ and click on “Take a Class” on the right side of the screen.

Preschool Storytime at Lebanon Public Library. 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. A different theme each week with stories and crafts. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information.

Friday, June 7

Beading 101 Demo. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of jewelry making. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information.

Graphic Novel Book Club. Matt’s Comics, 2075 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. Free. Join the brand new Graphic Novel Book Club sponsored by the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. New members always welcome and no commitment is required. Check out a copy of this month’s reading selection from the 2^nd floor reference desk of the library at 645 NW Monroe Ave. Call (541) 766-6965 for information.

Kids Book Club: “No Talking” by Andrew Clements. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2:30-3:15 p.m. first Friday. This club is for kids who love to read and is geared for readers in the 4th and 5th grades. A limited number of copies of this month’s book will be provided by the Library. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or visit www.thebestlibrary.net/.

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