February 2012
Thursday 23
Albany Indoor Park. 1215 Hill St., Albany. $45 / 8-monthmembership. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. http://www.albanyindoorpark.
Charlie Hope Children’s Music Performance. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Award winning children’s recording artist Charlie Hope will perform a special concert for children and families at the library. Call (541) 766-6794 for details.
Common Courage Woman’s History Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. Common Courage is an exhibition of women’s history that exemplifies many of the experiences and accomplishments shared by Benton County women over the past century. 2012 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Oregon. This year-long exhibition exemplifies changing roles in politics, education, occupations, fashion, and athletic opportunities, and honors Benton County women in uniform. Visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org for details.
Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd 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, 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.
Epic/AQUA Ladies Night Out. Aqua Seafood Restaurant, 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Massage therapists from Epic Day Spa will be giving complimentary 5 minute chair massages to guests who order a cocktail or mocktail. Limited to the first 20 who sign up. Visit http://www.aquacorvallis.com/
Free Teen Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 4:15-5 p.m. Free. Yoga just for teens, all welcome. Stretch, move, wiggle, strengthen and then free and relax your body. For information, call (541) 231-6091 or visit www.reachoutyoga.org.
Homeschool Swim and Gym. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 1-3 p.m. Thursdays through March 22. $20/term. Includes 1 hour of pool time and 1 hour of organized gym time. Ages 4-11 and 12 and up. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
Open Studio at the Art Center. 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $12. All ages welcome. Join teaching artist Diana Ryan for an open studio experience for homeschool/unschool families. Participants have access to a full clay and mixed media room. Weekly projects announced. Caregivers free. Call Chris Neely at (541) 754-1551 for info www.theartscenter.net.
Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/
Yarn Yoga. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. 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. Kids 8 and up welcome.
Friday 24
Ballet at the YMCA. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 5:30-6 p.m. Free for members, $4/child for non-members. Ages 3-7. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
Common Courage Woman’s History Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. Common Courage is an exhibition of women’s history that exemplifies many of the experiences and accomplishments shared by Benton County women over the past century. 2012 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Oregon. This year-long exhibition exemplifies changing roles in politics, education, occupations, fashion, and athletic opportunities, and honors Benton County women in uniform. Visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org for details.
Dance After School. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 2:15-3:15 p.m. First class is free. $40/month for returning dancers. Hip-hop, jazz, stretching, jump rope and more. After school pick-up available from Lincoln Elementary School. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.
Disney Dance. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 11:30-noon. Free for members, $4/child for non-members. Kids dance to Disney tunes. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. An adult must be in the water within reach of a child wearing a flotation device. Masks, snorkels and toys from home are acceptable. All lifejackets must be Coast Guard approved. Visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/
Indoor Park at Calvary Baptist Church. 800 34th Ave. SE, Albany. 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Free. Preschoolers and Toddlers enjoy climbing equipment, riding toys a tunnel maze, playing with balls or building towers while parents are invited to sip coffee or tea. Call (541) 926-5662 for details.
Linn County Kennel Club Covered Bridge Cluster Dog Show. Linn county Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5/parking. Free admission. All breed dog show. Call (541) 926-4314 for details or visit www.lcfairexpo.com.
Music a la Carte: Flute Cocktail. OSU Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson St., Corvallis. 12 p.m. Free. Flute Choir of the Corvallis Community Band. Call (541) 619-9063 for details.
OSU Brass Ensembles. Memorial Union Lounge, OSU, 2501 SW Jefferson St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Call (541) 619-9063 for details.
Saturday 25
Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Gruber Hall at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays through 4/28. Visit http://
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/
Linn County Kennel Club Covered Bridge Cluster Dog Show. Linn county Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5/parking. Free admission. All breed dog show. Call (541) 926-4314 for details or visit www.lcfairexpo.com.
OSU Faculty Voice Recital. First Congregational UCC, 4515 SW Hills Road, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $15/person. Call (541) 619-9063 for details.
Parent Survival Night-PSN (babysitting with a twist and turn, jump and stretch.) The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Ste. A. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fourth Saturdays. $30-$35. Designed to give parents the opportunity to enjoy three hours of quality time while the children enjoy lots of games, gymnastics and healthy snacks. Themes vary from week to week. Geared for children ages 3-12 who are toilet independent. Call (541) 753-0950 to register in advance or reserve a slot online at www.TheLittleGym.com/
Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Honor this miraculous time with a practice dedicated to bringing comfort to the changing body. Prenatal yoga is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost your 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.
Race against Child Abuse Crazy Eight 5K/10K. Benton County Fairgrounds, Carriage House, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come run, walk, stroll and roll at the third annual fundraiser for the Parent Enhancement Program. Stroller-friendly 5K is $20/person, $10/children under 12. The 10K is $25/person, $10/children under 12. Other features include a pancake brunch and play-a-thon. Call (541) 758-8292 or visit http://www.pep.peak.org/ for details.
Super Science Saturday. Calapooia Middle School, 830 24th Ave. SE, Albany. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $7 per workshop and assembly. Pre-registration required. Call (541) 917-7766 for details. This event is for grades K-6. Join the Albany Parks and Recreation for a day of science workshops taught by OMSI. The day will conclude with an assembly, “Science Circus” presented by Rhys Thomas. Visit: www.albanyparksandrecreation.
The Locavore’s Winter Table. First Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. Free. Discover the abundance of food available in winter and how to use it. 1-2 p.m. panel discussion. 2-2:30 p.m. sample local food and get recipes and new ideas for creatinga local menu that is colorful and seasonal. Please RSVP to First Alternative Co-op by calling (541) 753-3115.
Wiley and the Hairy Man. LBCC Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. 2 p.m. $9/adults, $7/seniors age 60 and over and students with identification, $5/under 18 years when accompanied by an adult. Adapted from the traditional southern folktale, Wiley is able to overcome the terrible Hairy Man and realize that he has the power in himself to face whatever fears may haunt him. Call (541) 917-4531 or visit http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/
Sunday 26
Ballet at the YMCA. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 3-3:30 p.m. Free for members, $4/child for non-members. Ages 3-7. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
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/
Linn County Kennel Club Covered Bridge Cluster Dog Show. Linn county Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5/parking. Free admission. All breed dog show. Call (541) 926-4314 for details or visit www.lcfairexpo.com.
Monday 27
Indoor Park at Calvary Baptist Church. 800 34th Ave. SE, Albany. 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Free. Preschoolers and Toddlers enjoy climbing equipment, riding toys a tunnel maze, playing with balls or building towers while parents are invited to sip coffee or tea. Call (541) 926-5662 for details.
Linn County Kennel Club Covered Bridge Cluster Dog Show. Linn county Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5/parking. Free admission. All breed dog show. Call (541) 926-4314 for details or visit www.lcfairexpo.com.
Philomath Family Support and Education Group. New Life Fellowship Church, 1412 Applegate St., Philomath. 5:30-7:30 p.m. fourth Mondays. Free. Contact Hilary Harrison at (541) 740-6306 or by email at Hilary.OFSN@gmail.com for details or visit www.ofsn.org.
Tumble Tots. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 11:20-11:50 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free for members, $4/child for non-members. Ages 2-5. Parent participation required. Front rolls, back rolls, stretching and balancing. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
Wind Immersions: OSU Wind Ensemble. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door. OSU students, staff and faculty free. Call (541) 619-9063 for details.
Tuesday 28
$5 Movies at Ninth St. Cinema. 1750 NW 9th St., Corvallis. All movies are $5 all day. Call (541) 758-1028 or visit http://www.fandango.com/
Albany Indoor Park. 1215 Hill St., Albany. $45 / 8-monthmembership. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. http://www.albanyindoorpark.
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.
Common Courage Woman’s History Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. Common Courage is an exhibition of women’s history that exemplifies many of the experiences and accomplishments shared by Benton County women over the past century. 2012 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Oregon. This year-long exhibition exemplifies changing roles in politics, education, occupations, fashion, and athletic opportunities, and honors Benton County women in uniform. Visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org for details.
Creative Movement. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 1:30-2:10 p.m. Ages 3-5. First class is free. $40/month for returning dancers. Ballet, jazz, stretching, dress-up and more. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.
Dance After School. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3:15-4:15 p.m. First class is free. $40/month for returning dancers. Hip-hop, jazz, stretching, jump rope and more. After school pick-up available from Lincoln Elementary School. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.
Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd 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, 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.
Little Yogis. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11-11:30 a.m. This class is for 3-6 year olds and their parent(s). Free for kids, regular group fitness charges apply for adults ($70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate.) Instructor will blend singing, games and fun yoga poses to help introduce youngsters to yoga while helping them to gain focus and stillness. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.
Mama Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10 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.
Morning Alleluia: OSU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Campus Band. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door. OSU students, staff and faculty free. Call (541) 619-9063 for details.
Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/
Raising Your Spirited Child Workshop. Sharing Strengths Family Life Education, 3311 NW Polk, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Feb 21 and 28. $20. Learn how to understand different temperaments and discover strategies to help both parents and children thrive. Visit www.sharingstrengths.com for details.
Yarn Yoga. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. 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. Kids 8 and up welcome.
Wednesday 29
Albany Indoor Park. 1215 Hill St., Albany. $45 / 8-monthmembership. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. http://www.albanyindoorpark.
All Boys Hip-Hop Class. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Ages 8+. First class is free. $40/month for returning dancers. Hip-hop, jazz, stretching, jump rope and more. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.
Common Courage Woman’s History Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. Common Courage is an exhibition of women’s history that exemplifies many of the experiences and accomplishments shared by Benton County women over the past century. 2012 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Oregon. This year-long exhibition exemplifies changing roles in politics, education, occupations, fashion, and athletic opportunities, and honors Benton County women in uniform. Visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org for details.
Common Courage Woman’s History Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. Common Courage is an exhibition of women’s history that exemplifies many of the experiences and accomplishments shared by Benton County women over the past century. 2012 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Oregon. This year-long exhibition exemplifies changing roles in politics, education, occupations, fashion, and athletic opportunities, and honors Benton County women in uniform. Visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org for details.
Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. An adult must be in the water within reach of a child wearing a flotation device. Masks, snorkels and toys from home are acceptable. All lifejackets must be Coast Guard approved. Visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/
Indoor Park at Calvary Baptist Church. 800 34th Ave. SE, Albany. 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Free. Preschoolers and Toddlers enjoy climbing equipment, riding toys a tunnel maze, playing with balls or building towers while parents are invited to sip coffee or tea. Call (541) 926-5662 for details.
OSU Jazz Ensembles. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door. OSU students, staff and faculty free. Call (541) 619-9063 for details.
Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Wednesdays. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Honor this miraculous time with a practice dedicated to bringing comfort to the changing body. Prenatal yoga is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost your 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.
The Third Option—Affair-Proof Your Marriage. High-risk factors plus stressors plus dangerous partner profile equal “close call” which can lead to an affair. See 2/15.
Tumble Tots. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 11:20-11:50 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Free for members, $4/child for non-members. Ages 2-5. Parent participation required. Front rolls, back rolls, stretching and balancing. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
Wiggle Workshop. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. $10. 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays through 3/7. Stretch, jump, twirl and dance. Little movers will shake to the music in this introduction to dance. For ages 3-6. Visit www.theartscenter.net for details.
Thursday, March 1
Albany Indoor Park. 1215 Hill St., Albany. $45 / 8-monthmembership. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. http://www.albanyindoorpark.
Common Courage Woman’s History Exhibit. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Free. Common Courage is an exhibition of women’s history that exemplifies many of the experiences and accomplishments shared by Benton County women over the past century. 2012 Commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Oregon. This year-long exhibition exemplifies changing roles in politics, education, occupations, fashion, and athletic opportunities, and honors Benton County women in uniform. Visit www.bentoncountymuseum.org for details.
Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd 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, 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.
Free Teen Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 4:15-5 p.m. Free. Yoga just for teens, all welcome. Stretch, move, wiggle, strengthen and then free and relax your body. For information, call (541) 231-6091 or visit www.reachoutyoga.org.
Homeschool Swim and Gym. Mid-Willamette Family YMCA, 3311 Pacific Blvd. SW Albany. 1-3 p.m. Thursdays through March 22. $20/term. Includes 1 hour of pool time and 1 hour of organized gym time. Ages 4-11 and 12 and up. Call (541) 926-4488 for details.
Open Studio at the Art Center. 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., $12. All ages welcome. Join teaching artist Diana Ryan for an open studio experience for homeschool/unschool families. Participants have access to a full clay and mixed media room. Weekly projects announced. Caregivers free. Call Chris Neely at (541) 754-1551 for info www.theartscenter.net.
Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/
Read Across America. Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. SE, Albany. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. Children ages 3-7 and their families are invited to enjoy activities and crafts intended to inspire a love for reading. Features include: a book walk for prizes, reading dogs, a Cat in the Hat craft, Corvallis Disposal recycling activities, Chintimini Dog Club, and OSU athletes. Contact Katherine Inman at (541) 753-0078 for details.
Yarn Yoga. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays. 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. Kids 8 and up welcome.
