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Mother’s Day Off; a Chance Conversation Popovers, French toast, bacon and salad.

That was the Mother’s Day menu at my house one year when my daughters were small. That was the year that I walked away from my family responsibilities for five hours and let them fend for themselves.

My children, ages three, six and nine, were determined to prepare a surprise dinner in my absence. They had pulled our collection of children’s cookbooks from the shelves and spread them across the kitchen floor even before I walked out the door. My husband, his repertoire limited to baked potatoes, chicken breasts and steamed broccoli, eyed the cookbooks with a mixture of apprehension and resignation as he kissed me goodbye.

Snug on a couch at a coffee shop twenty minutes later, I cradled a cup of herbal tea in

my hands and watched the steam swirl up and disappear. The tea tasted faintly of guilt. My wish list didn’t include flowers or reservations for a scenic river cruise. For Mother’s Day my most fervent wish had been to get away from my children.

I’d spent the past nine years as a passionate adherent of attachment parenting. My children had hung from me, swathed in vibrant slings, snuggled close in my bed at night and nursed until they each finally gave it up shortly before the age of two. Now my breasts were my own, and the littlest one had given up both diapers and sleeping in our bed. The endless days of rocking and nursing and carrying, wondering where I ended and my children began had come to a close. But each of my days and most of my nights were devoted to meeting their needs and creating a nurturing and engaging environment for them.

My life revolved around my family and there was scant space for anyone else, including myself. Parenting experts talk about newborns being unable to differentiate themselves from their mothers. I was only beginning to rise out of the mist, stumbling my way toward being more than a mom.

Mother’s Day became my day off and was my first step on a path of finding me again.

I needed to remember who I’d been before children, and discover who I wanted to be. Not that those thoughts were in my mind then. I only knew a strong desire to escape, yet here I was at a coffee shop, worrying that I should miss my family more.

Later in the afternoon, I looked up from my tea and knitting and saw a woman sitting across from me, on the other side of a low table spread with newspapers. Two young men sat on either side of her. When they got up to order at the counter, I spoke to her.

“Are those your sons?” I asked.

“Yes,” she said, glancing toward them with a smile. “They’re home from college.”

“I look forward to the day when spending Mother’s Day with my kids will be a treat.” I

said. “Now they are little, so the treat is in not being with them.”

The woman nodded. “I remember when it was like that.”

My guilt lifted away like the steam from my cup. Just as my children have moved through different developmental milestones, so have I. Single-minded devotion has given way to a more balanced parenting style, as I’ve grown and as my children’s needs have changed.

I arrived home at dinner time to a meal I never would have prepared. The menu made up of foods my husband felt safe creating with three miniature chefs. The girls danced around me and pulled me to my seat at the table, eager for me to share in this repast. I was glad to be home, my family had survived without me and I realized there was space in our relationship for me to grow alongside my children.

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Young dads at high risk of depression A new study has found that depression can hit young fathers hard, with symptoms increasing dramatically during some of the most important years of their children’s lives.

Depressive symptoms increased on average by 68 percent over the first five years of fatherhood for the sampled men, who were around 25 years old when they became fathers and who lived in the same home as their children. Previous research has shown depressed dads will use more corporal punishment, read to and interact less with their children, and are more likely to be stressed and neglect their children.

Compared to the children of non-depressed dads, these children are at risk for having poor language and reading development and more behavior problems and conduct disorders.

“It’s not just new moms who need to be screened for depression, dads are at risk, too,” Craig Garfield, M.D., lead author of the paper said. “Parental depression has a detrimental effect on kids, especially during those first key years of parent-infant attachment. We need to do a better job of helping young dads transition through that time period.”

Fussy infants and toddlers tend to watch more media ​According to a new study, babies who have problems with self-regulation also tend to have more media exposure. The researchers found that the infants and toddlers whom parents characterized as most fussy and having other self-regulation difficulties (such as problems with self-soothing, sleep, emotional regulation and attention) also had the most media exposure, even after accounting for other factors that influence these characteristics, such as socio-demographic factors and home environment.

It was not clear whether these children’s use of media developed in response to their fussiness, or if media use somehow contributed to some of their self-regulation difficulties. The authors noted that early childhood is a crucial time for forming lifelong media habits, and raised the possible benefit of interventions to help parents manage their children’s difficult behaviors, as well as manage their media diets for both amount and content.

Kids’ View If you could give your mom any gift for Mother’s Day, what would it be?

Tori 7 years old “My mom loves Paris, so something French.”

Beauty, not disease, motivates teens to wear sunscreen A new study shows that, when it comes to education about UV light exposure, teens are more susceptible to messages about their appearance then they are about their health.

Teenagers were shown two different videos. Both videos offered information about UV light and sun-protective behaviors, but one described the increased skin cancer risk of UV exposure while the other described effects on appearance, including wrinkles and premature aging. While the sampled teenagers learned and retained the same amount of information whichever video they watched, the group that had been shown the appearance-based video reported a dramatic increase in the use of sunscreen.

“If our endgame is to modify teenager’s behavior, we need to tailor our message in the right way, and in this case the right way is by highlighting consequences to appearance rather than health. It’s important to address now -- if we can help them start this behavior when younger, it can affect skin cancer risk when older,” says April W. Armstrong, investigator at the Colorado University Cancer Center.

Sleep patterns inadequate for many low and middle class students Do low- to middle-class income students get enough sleep each night? To find out, researchers enrolled 250 healthy high school students from low- to middle-class families who attended public school. Using actigraphy and sleep diaries, students tracked sleep patterns for one week, assessing students’ sleep duration, fragmentation, quality and daytime sleepiness.

Black participants and male participants slept less and had more fragmented sleep. Females reported poorer quality of sleep and more daytime sleepiness.

All in all, most students slept less than the suggested 8 to 9 hours per night, averaging approximately 6 hours on school nights. Poor sleep may play a role in the substantial health risks experienced by this demographic group. The authors conclude that pediatricians should routinely screen adolescent patients about their sleep, especially those from at-risk subgroups.

New study reveals parental aggravation trends Parenting is an important job, yet its demands and responsibilities can sometimes lead to high levels of anxiety and frustration. A new study that examined parental aggravation trends within the U.S. between 1997 and 2007 found that parents were 15 percent more aggravated in 2007 than they were just a decade before. In 2007, the national average of frustrated parents was 35 percent. However, parental aggravation doesn’t appear to be increasing by 15 percent every decade: between 2002 and 2005, parental aggravation levels held steady at 33 percent—in 2012 that number dropped to 33.5 percent. Still, that’s one in every three parents in the United States. According to the study, “It is likely that aggravation in the parental role is affected by numerous factors, including the characteristics of both child and parent, parental education, and the availability of social support.”

Sage 7 years old “A baby chihuahua, I think she likes dogs.”

Blaine 9 years old “I would take my mom and my family to California Adventure and Disneyland.”

Single motherhood does not make women unhappy According to new research, raising a child outside of marriage poses many challenges—including organizational and financial pressures, lack of partner support and social disapproval— but does not have a negative impact on women’s happiness. The study was conducted in Poland, a country where the degree of acceptance of non-marital childbearing is relatively low and the welfare state support for lone mothers is very limited.

Given these unfavorable conditions, one could expect that single motherhood would make women unhappy. And yet, according to lead author Anna Matysiak, “All in all, we found no evidence to support the assumption that the lives of women who became single mothers would have turned out better if they had not given birth and had not decided to raise on their own.” Being responsible for the child’s well-being helped many of the interviewed women escape unhappy or pathological relationships, and made them more cautious and demanding when getting involved with a new partner.

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The back and forth routine that accompanies many children with a mom and dad in different homes can create confusion, anxiety, and turmoil for adults and children, alike.

Children need a stable home environment to develop a healthy self image and succeed in school. If you spend any time at your child’s school, particularly middle and high schools, you’ll notice the pressure and demands they face. Minefields at home only create more stress.

As parents and stepparents, what can we do to enable healthy interactions and positive self-esteem? One of the best ways to promote success is to commit to do your part in maintaining a friendly relationship with your ex.

I know, living in harmony with your ex or your spouse’s ex can be challenging, but it’s vital to the well-being of your children and stepchildren to maintain an amicable relationship. That doesn’t mean you have to be best friends with your ex-husband, or your stepson’s mom, but you do have to commit to being cordial with them.

Although I tried hard to not speak badly of my ex during the first few years, I’m sure my girls could sense my critical spirit toward him when we negotiated visitation. It’s important to remember that our children are half of their other parent and when we speak badly of that parent, they turn the negative remarks inward.

As your children move between homes, help them learn responsibility by reminding them to stop and think about what they need to pack when they leave one home and move to the other. Many families create a packing list to follow. As a stepfamily coach, I often hear stepparents complain about their step-kids making multiple trips to their house on the off week because they left supplies, a project, a uniform, etc. Don’t enable irresponsibility by allowing them to return

multiple times for items they forgot.

As a stepparent, recognize the adjustment your stepchildren go through when they travel between homes. Allow extra time on transition days for kids to settle in, focus, and adjust to the routine of your home. Give them space if you sense they’re struggling emotionally.

Don’t maintain an overly ambitious

schedule on weeks your stepchildren are there. Allow time to help with homework, run kids to ball practice, or sit down for a home-cooked meal. Stepfamily relationships are strengthened as family members spend time together in a relaxed environment.

Also, consider what it feels like to a biological parent to have someone else take part in raising their child. And be sensitive to how your stepchildren feel toward you and whether they want you at every function or whether you should bow out and let the biological parents take the lead.

As a mom and stepmom to five children, I understand the challenges that accompany kids moving between homes. My husband and I spent years negotiating schedules and seeking to provide a safe environment in which our kids could thrive.

Our childrearing season passes quickly.

Step back, take a deep breath, and snap a few pictures of your growing child. Then consider what you can do to sow peace with those around you. Will you do your part to co-parent in harmony?

Yes, it’s harder when kids move between homes, but it’s not impossible to find peace.

Gayla Grace is an author and stepfamily coach.

Seven Tips to Help 1) Don’t meddle in the affairs of the other home.

2) Maintain a cooperative and flexible attitude with your ex when discussing the kids’ schedules.

3) Keep conflict with your ex-spouse away from the ears of your children.

4) Encourage your children to be responsible with their belongings.

5) As a stepparent, offer grace and understanding to your stepchildren.

6) Consider the needs of your children and stepchildren as they transition between homes.

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Encourage Strong Writing Skills Early:

From Infancy to Preschool Communicating stories and ideas to others in a clear, logical way is typically taught in elementary school. But when and how should parents start preparing their children to be fluent writers?

Early writing literacy can be grasped even before your child can hold a pencil. Giving her opportunities to tell a story and make marks on paper offer opportunities to plant seeds that grow into strong writing ability.

Here are a few ways you can foster the development and a love of writing in your little one, from as early as infancy:

Let Your Child Devour Books Reading literacy and writing literacy work hand-in-hand. You can introduce your child to great examples of writing by reading to him.

When you read aloud to infants and toddlers, they are able to engage with books by turning pages, exploring the different textures in touchand-feel books, and associating the sound of a story with your voice. This creates a personal invitation to love literacy Anna McCue, a board-certified middle school teacher in literacy advises parents to offer their child a variety of quality reading materials.

You can find book recommendation lists targeted to your child’s age and interests at your local library or from the International Reading Association’s parent/teacher website, www. readwritethink.org.

Avoid Dead Ends After preschool or day care, instead of asking your child about her day, inspire a story of that day by asking open-ended questions, like: What was the best or worst thing that happened today?

What did you have for snack?

What was the funniest thing that happened?

Reply with more questions about their answers. When they say, “I had a crackers for snack,” ask:

What kind of crackers?

What did they taste like?

According to the book, Beyond Bedtime Stories by V. Susan Bennett-Armistead, et al, your child begins to learn that detail can better help a listener understand what she is trying to communicate.

Turn Pictures Into Stories Even if your child can only make a few marks on a page, have him tell you about what he drew. Perhaps it isn’t a picture at all, but a list. Ask him what he has put on the paper and be open to his answers, even if they don’t seem conventional. Label what your child tells you at the bottom or on the back of the picture so that you can go back to it later, and talk about it together.

You can put several pictures that your child has drawn into a ‘book’ and let your child tell the story. Ask him to tell you what is happening on each page and write it at the bottom of the page. Help him add a title to the front and sign his own name in his own way: either writing what letters he knows in his name or you can help him make a thumbprint for his signature and write his name below it.

Become a Model Storyteller Tell or sing stories to your child before bed or naptime. You can retell familiar stories and fairy tales or sing lullabies. “Froggie Went

A-Courtin’” is an example of an old story that started as a song and then evolved into several modern children’s books. Show her that there are many ways to present a story.

When you catch her making up a story or song, write it down to show what her story looks like when it is written down on paper.

Read it back to her and talk about what you liked most about it. Be specific in your praise: “I liked the way you used action words in your song. It really made me feel like I was jumping when you used the word jump!”

Surround Him With Literacy Parents are the first teachers for their child, and children will want to read and write when they see their parents reading their own books, writing in journals, writing letters, lists, and stories. Make sure you tell your child what you are reading or writing because in this age of digital media, it is helpful to share when you are not just media browsing on your computer or device.

Don’t do away with printed media all together. McCue describes her own experience of growing up in a household with literacy all around her. “I can’t remember when I didn’t write because my home was filled with things to do and things to write. My sisters and I entertained ourselves through writing. We saw our father write music and poetry and our mother write lists and thank you notes.”

Let your children know they have the right to write about anything their heart desires. Give them poetic license to own the skill of writing in their own authentic voice from an early age.

If you plant the seeds of reading and writing, they will be able to respond in creative and articulate ways when the muse whispers to their hearts.

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Summer Volunteering with Kids Volunteering or donating items is something often reserved for the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays; however, using summertime for service learning can help children be active while building character. Volunteering as a family can also create lasting memories.

Sally was nine years old and her sister Emily was seven when they began volunteering at their local food bank. Volunteering included sorting boxes and cans of food into different groups and then packing family boxes for the families that the food bank serves. The first time Sally and Emily volunteered, they asked lots of questions and enjoyed the can conveyer belt tremendously. The food bank volunteer manager had things well-organized so the kids were engaged the entire time.

In order to make the experience purposeful, their mom pointed out the families waiting in the lobby who were to receive the boxes of food. As they were leaving the food bank, the volunteer manager heard Sally say, “This was one of the best days of my life!” Her sister Emily piped in and said, “That was fun!”

Service learning can be a teaching strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection. It builds character and teaches civic responsibility as youth participate in service projects in education, public welfare, health, public safety or the

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Teaching service is most effective when children give or help with something meaningful to them. An example of an age-appropriate, meaningful service project for first and second graders is a teddy bear drive for foster children. Children can be encouraged to give a stuffed animal of their own that is in good shape or earn the money by doing household chores to make a purchase themselves. Children can also help drop off the stuffed animals so that the “giving” is concrete.

Service learning studies show that children who serve are more likely to grow into charitable adults.

Volunteering can be done as a family.

Here are a few suggestions.

• Join a local non-profit or fundraising walk/run. Pick one that has special meaning to the kids, such as the animal shelter or leukemia foundation.

• Help maintain an elderly neighbor’s yard.

• Organize a canned food drive at your child’s school together. This may involve announcing the food drive at various classrooms, making posters, decorating the collection boxes and finally taking the cans to the food bank.

• Volunteer at Safehaven or Heartland Humane Society.

• Collect new or like-new books for the local CASA or for Vina Moses Center.

• Hold a penny drive to buy school supplies for children or to buy dog and cat food for your local animal shelter, then deliver the money or bags of food.

• Volunteer at one of the local community gardens where they grow fresh produce for the local food banks.

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Whether you’re looking for a few hours of entertainment or weeks of intentional skill-building for your child, you can find it at camp.

nursery schools, and local elementary schools. Specialty camps also abound through gymnastic centers, music schools, and sporting centers. Consider your child’s interests and find a camp that fits to give your preschool child a chance to make new friends and explore new experiences.

Age 2 - 5 Day camps offer the perfect opportunity for young kids to experience time away from Mom and explore new activities. Camp for preschool children focuses on free play, sharing with others, group games, and simple arts and crafts. If you’re sending your child to camp for the first time, make sure the schedule matches her personality and routine to prevent a stressful experience.

It’s important to find out what the counselor to camper ratio is for children this age. You also want to determine if the counselors are trained to help with issues common to preschoolers including separation anxiety, potty training, and temper tantrums.

The best place to find camps for young children is through day cares, churches,

Age 6 - 11 Elementary-age children thrive at camp, whether it’s day camp or stay-away camp.

It’s the perfect solution to sibling squabbles and long summer days. But it pays to do your research and find the right fit for your child.

Camps for this age range from sports or music camps to academic camps or church camps. Don’t let the variety intimidate you as you research; start with the interests of your child and ask friends and neighbors to give opinions on camps their kids have attended.

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If your child has never experienced camp, start with a day camp or send a friend along for a sleep-away camp. It’s important that their first camp experience be a good one. If you find it wasn’t a perfect fit, try a different one next year. But don’t give up on the beauty and benefits of camp for elementaryage children.

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Specialty camps close to home also help kids explore new hobbies or create opportunities for parents and kids to enjoy camp together. A mother-daughter sewing camp or father-son golfing camp allows great

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Camps also provide a safe place for tweens and teens to hang out while parents work during summer break. Not yet able to drive or find a summer job, kids this age too often allow technology to rule unless parents intentionally seek out creative options.

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Building Blocks for the Teen Summer Job Hunt “Don’t cha think he should’ve taken off his shades, Mom?” asked my son one evening about a young man who came into his work place looking for a job. Even though the restaurant was not hiring, the manager took the time to speak with him, during which time he failed to remove his sunglasses. I don’t think he intended to remain anonymous. I think his parents just failed to teach him job-hunting skills.

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Build a Resume The time to start preparing your child for his first summer job is years before he is ready. My oldest son volunteered at the local library and museum before his 15th birthday. My husband also trained our boys on the care and use of power tools, along with basic carpentry and woodworking skills. This gave them a skill set to put down on an application. In fact, when our second son arrived at his first job, the employer immediately upped his agreed-upon wage when he found out that he could use the needed tools without supervision.

Build a File To fill out a job application a teen must know, or have on his person, his social security number. He must know his full street address, as well as how to spell the names of his parents and any references, along with their contact information.

Remind your child to approach key adults in her life for permission to use as a reference before she begins her job search. Teachers, coaches, or youth pastors are ideal candidates; but don’t forget the neighbor she’s been mowing grass for since she was 12. That neighbor can readily attest to your child’s work ethic.

How often have you, as an adult, starting filling out a form on the wrong line? Practice filling out applications at home with your teen. (You can find an assortment of sample forms online.) Don’t be tempted to fill out the application for your child. The employer will figure that out and pass him over for the job.

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morning for school, don’t think that a summer job requiring him to be on site at 6 a.m. will teach him to get out of bed on time. It will only frustrate him, your household, and his employer.

Small business owner Ralph Wakeman says that his best employees “work while they are working. If they finish something and can’t find something to do, they dust.”

He also said that a good employee will “show a desire to go beyond what is done.

They have a desire to be always learning.”

Only twice has Wakeman had to encourage a teen to seek other employment. Both times it was for lack of self-motivation.

Build a Persona Let’s face it; some kids are socially inept, but others just lack experience. Wakeman said that he only hires teens that show an ability to interact with adults. He believes that “most kids don’t socialize with adults enough on a regular basis” to build this quality.

If you think your child needs a little help in this area, try role playing with him. Pretend to be the employer and ask him challenging questions. Review body language and dress. Remind her to remove her sunglasses before she gets out of his car, turn off her cell phone, smile often, and look the interviewer in the eye when she speaks. Help her to prepare questions in advance so that when the interviewer asks

if she has any, she doesn’t look clueless.

Build a Network Of my four older children, only one ever went job hunting. The others found their jobs word-of-mouth. If you have a teen looking for a job, tell everyone you know. Remind him to tell everyone he knows—especially adults.

Don’t be shy about asking friends who are business owners if they have work for your child. Our oldest son had a baseball coach that was a building contractor.

One evening after the game my husband approached him, told the man what skills our son had, and asked if he had anything Drew could do for the summer. “Have him at my house at 5:30 Monday morning,” he said. “I’ll see what he can do.” Drew worked for him for eight years.

Our daughter found her job in a café through friends. They knew of her baking abilities and approached the café owner as soon as a position became available. It pays to have someone that knows you on the inside.

An acquaintance recently blamed the economy for his son’s inability to find a job.

There may be fewer jobs out there, but those prepared for the hunt will come out on top.

Carol J. Alexander has used these methods to help four of her six children find jobs for the summer.

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May 2014 Ongoing Events

Albany Historic Carousel and Museum. 503 First Ave. W, Albany. 10a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10a.m.-9p.m.

Wednesday. Free. Come see the creative processes taking place every Monday through Saturday on this handcarved carousel project. In the lobby, view finished animals and watch the painters work on a number of animals and other hand-crafted projects. In the carving studio, see and touch over two dozen carvings in progress. For information visit albanycarousel.com.

Cool Tools! Exhibition. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through 2014. Free. Tools for agriculture, engineering, robotics, textiles, distilling, lumbering, surveying, and woodworking are all represented. Visitors can see the surveying tools used by Oregon pioneer Joseph C. Avery to lay out the town of Marysville (later Corvallis) in 1851, as well as a theodolite used to survey Lake Superior in 1869. This exhibition contains a chain saw that might be the largest you’ve ever seen! The HP35 calculator and the Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet printer had profound effects on American life--and the museum has these objects and shares their stories. For information call (541) 929-6230 or visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org.

Corvallis Pokémon League. Corvallis Elks Club, 1400 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. All skill levels.

Play, trade and learn the rules of Pokémon. Bring your own cards or DS games. For information visit http://corvallispokemon.wordpress.com.

Downtown Story Time with Puppets. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every Tuesday through December 2. Free. Preschool story time with puppet show. For information call (541) 9177585.

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 parent time to shop or run errands, have a lunch date with a friend or spouse, or work out. Reservations are required one week in advance and are for a two-hour time slot. 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.

Family Climb Time. Indoor Climbing Center, 425 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. Saturday and 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#Family%20Climb or call (541) 737-1595 for information.

Fun-With-The-Animals Work Party. Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, 36831 Richardson Gap Road, Scio. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. All ages and abilities. Work parties provide the sanctuary’s abused, abandoned, or neglected farm animals with clean water, bedding, and living conditions. No RSVP required; just show up wearing farm apparel and boots. For information call (503) 3944486 or e-mail Volunteer@lighthousefarmsanctuary.org.

Grass Roots Reading Group. Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. first Tuesdays.

15% discount on chosen book. For information/book titles call (541) 754-7668 or visit www.grassrootsbookstore.com/ book-clubs.

History Inspectors: Exhibit-Based Scavenger Hunt.

Albany Regional Museum, 136 S. Lyon St., Albany. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Free (donations accepted). Kids can discover the answers to Albany’s history while visiting the museum and earn the title of ARM History Inspector. Includes an activity sheet. For information visit www.armuseum.com/history-inspectors or call (541) 967-7122.

Hoolyeh International Dance. 1180 25th Ave., SW, Albany. 7-9 p.m. every Monday. $4. For information call (541) 967-8017 or e-mail grholcomb96@gmail.com.

La Leche League of Corvallis and Lebanon. Free

services. La Leche League provides breastfeeding information and encouragement for families by phone, e-mail, group meetings, and online. We serve expectant and/or breastfeeding mothers and their families. We offer information and resources on the normal course of breastfeeding, help with overcoming breastfeeding challenges, and encouragement and peer group support for parents of infants and toddlers. For information about local meetings and programs call (541) 766-0055 or visit http://www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org/communityresources/community-resources/1185-2.

Mommy and Me Dance. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis.1:30 p.m. Thursdays. First class is free. $40/ month plus registration fee. Ages 24 months-3 ½ yrs. with an adult. 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. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470.

MOPS–Mothers of PreSchoolers. First Baptist Church.

125 NW 10th St., Corvallis. 9-11 a.m. First and third Fridays, October-May. $45/year. It is a great opportunity for mothers of preschoolers to get to know each other in an accepting, smallgroup atmosphere. At every meeting there will be a speaker or video that gives practical tools and insight into specific things. Childcare is provided during this time. For information contact Sarah MacClary at HYPERLINK “mailto:sarah.macclary@gmail.com” sarah.macclary@gmail.com or visit www. mops.org.

Music a la Carte. OSU Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Noon-12:45 p.m. most Fridays during the fall, winter, and spring terms. Free. These “brown bag” concerts showcase a wide variety of musicians and performance ensembles. Bring your lunch or purchase something from one of several restaurants in the MU. Call (541) 7374061 or visit http://mu.oregonstate.edu/events-amp-entertainment/music for details.

Open Recreation Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center.

1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-3 p.m. MondayThursday, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/ children 0-6. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information.

Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th 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-communitypool for details or call (541) 967-4521.

PEACE Parent Support Group. Osborn Aquatic Center Meeting Room, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6:458:45 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Suggested donation: $5/ adult/evening. Parents deserve a little PEACE. Join this fun, relaxed, ongoing Parent Enrichment and Continuing Education (PEACE) group. Different topic each night. Children swim for free while parents grow in their parenting skills! For more information contact Dave Jackson at (541) 760-9637 or familyconnectionsnight@gmail.com.

Recreation/Open Swim at Albany Community Pool.

2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays; 2-3 p.m.

Wednesdays; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, $3.25/ senior, $10/family. Special rate $2.75/person on Wednesdays.

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.

Sage Garden Work Parties. SAGE Garden, Starker Arts Park, SW 45th and Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 4-6:30 p.m.

Tuesdays through October. Volunteer at SAGE Garden, growing food for local hunger relief organizations. For information e-mail SAGE@corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org.

Story Time with Puppets. Downtown Carnegie Albany Public Library, 302 Ferry St. SW, Albany. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays. Free. Kids and YA. For information call (541) 9177585.

Toddler Time Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MondayFriday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6.

Children 6 and under are invited to enjoy a fun, mellow time in the pool. Siblings 8 and under welcome. The relaxed experience during this special session is designed to help infants and toddlers grow comfortable in the water. A parent or guardian needs to accompany their children. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information.

Whiteside Theatre Tour. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. first Mondays. Free/ members; $5/non-members. All tours of the Whiteside Theatre start promptly. Once a tour enters the building the doors are closed and joining the tour is not permitted. Videography of any kind is not permitted. To reserve your space simply e-mail reservations@whitesidetheatre.org with your name, any special arrangements, and the number in your group. Admission is paid at the door on the day of the tour.

5th Annual Cheadle Lake 5/10K Fun Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Dash

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A Little Piece of Heaven. Albany Civic Theater, 111 SW 1st Ave., Albany. 7:30 p.m. May 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 15th17th; 2:30 p.m. matinee May 11th. $12/general; $9/senior/ junior. An unlikely relationship is forged in the quirky tourist shop called “A Little Piece of Heaven.” Restless biker Mike, who works in the shop, finds a friend in the sassy elderly Lily, although their relationship certainly doesn’t start out that way.

But there’s something odd about this little shop owned by the equally odd Elizabeth and Henry. Suspicion and disagreement turn to respect and trust in this place where long lost things are finally found. For information/tickets visit http://albanycivic. org/13-14-piece-of-heaven.htm.

Besame Mucho - The Jazz Kings. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30-10 p.m. $22. Jesse Cloninger and the Emerald City Jazz Kings close their season with an exploration of the “Latin tinge,” with an intriguing collection of tunes hailing from both sides of the border, from the likes of Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, The Andrew Sisters, Desi Arnaz and Carmen Miranda. For tickets visit https://tickets.theshedd.org/single/SYOS.aspx?perf_no=3715.

Dances for Birth. Ecofusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10/drop-in; $8/pass. Dances for Birth combines gentle dance from the Middle East and Africa with yoga to prepare the body for birth. The movements are great conditioning for pregnancy and will help the baby move into the optimal fetal position during labor. The movements are also great for postpartum healing. Having fit abdominal muscles, flexible hips, a strong pelvic floor, and healthy, toned thighs will aid in pregnancy, labor, and recovery. For information visit ecofusionfitness.com or brittabandit.com.

Halie Loren Concert. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. An American jazz-pop singer/songwriter brings her earthy and ethereal voice to the Majestic. Described by Jazz Times as “the next big thing among jazz vocalists,” her voice is perfectly matched to her songwriting talents as she performs songs that convey wounded defiance, stubborn love, and hard-earned hopefulness. For information visit www.majestic.org/halie-loren.

Lebanon Garden Club Plant Sale. Ralston Park Building, Corners of Park and Oak Sts., Lebanon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

Shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials, Dahlia bulbs, raffle. Some plants grown by members. For information call (541) 2587693 or visit http://www.lebanongardenclub.org.

Social Justice in Policy and Education Conference.

OSU Memorial Union Journey Room, 112 Memorial Union, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. A Holocaust Memorial Week conference addressing the issue of “social justice”: what the term does and should mean given the complexity of society in the U.S. and the world, and how nations can best address issues such as diversity, poverty, equity, community, and conflict prevention. For information call (541) 737-2402.

Teens Modern Dance. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 4:15-5:35 p.m. Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays. $42/month/1 class per week-$75/month/2 classes per week.

Beginning or continuing students learn a variety of Modern Dance styles. All classes include floor and center work, body swings, balance, footwork, jumps, leaps, turns, and choreography. Notify Donna at ervin95@comcast.net or call (541) 752-6329 if you would like to stop in for a free trial class or to observe. For info visit www.moderndancetechnique.com.

This years’ event will include a 5K, a ½ mile Kids Obstacle Dash with more obstacles, and new this year…a 10k.

Where: Cheadle Lake Park Weirich Dr., Lebanon.

When: Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 a.m. for packet pick-up Cost: $10-$50 All ages Who: Info/Reg: buildlebanontrails.com/5thannual-cheadle-lake Zumba! Adult Fitness. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd

St., Corvallis. Noon-12:50 p.m. $7/drop-in. $30/5 classes.

Punch card available. Join the fun! For information visit www.

DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or call (541) 829-0070.

Saturday 3

5th Annual Cheadle Lake 5/10K Fun Run/Walk and Kids Obstacle Dash. Cheadle Lake Park, Weirich Dr.,

Lebanon. 7:30 a.m. packet pick up. $10-$50. This years’ event will include a 5K, a ½ mile Kids Obstacle Dash with more obstacles, and new this year…a 10k. For information/registration visit buildlebanontrails.com/5th-annual-cheadle-lake.

Albany Farmers’ Market. SW Ellsworth St. and SW 4th Ave., Albany. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through November 22. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/ home/ for information.

Art Journal Workshop: Boundless Botanicals with Rachel Urista. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd.,

Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25. A playful workshop exploring the boundless forms and patterns in nature using paints, inks, oil pastels, and watercolors. To register e-mail rachelurista@gmail.com or visit http://rachelurista.wordpress.com/ classes-events/.

Beginner Adult Clogging Class. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 9-10 a.m. $5/first class; $10/drop in; $30/month. Clogging is a folk style type of tap-dancing. Bring hard-soled shoes or tap shoes. For information call Mary Bray at (541) 931-4080 or e-mail cloggerbray@msn.com.

Carriage Me Back to 1900. Linn County Historical Society, 101 Park Ave., Brownsville. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Saturday; Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. $8/adults; $3/under 11 yrs. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage from the Linn County Historical Museum to the 1881 Moyer House enjoying reenactments at stops along the way. Local actors and actresses dressed in period costumes take on the personalities of wellknown historical characters. For tickets/information call (541)

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Circles of Song Concert. First United Methodist Church,

1165 NW Monroe Ave. Corvallis. 7 p.m. $12/general; free/ under 12 yrs. Jubilate! Women’s Choir presents their spring concert which features a wide variety of music from many cultures and traditions expressing the circles of life. For information visit http://jubilatechoir.org.

Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St., Philomath. 1-3 p.m. Saturdays during the school year. $3.25/adults, $2.50/student/seniors, free/age 5 and under, $8/family (Attendant of at least 14 years old must accompany children under 7). Also offered are lessons, lap swim, aqua fitness, and swim team. Visit www. philomath.k12.or.us/pool or call (541) 929-3584 for information.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. and NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 26. Free admission. Features fresh, locallygrown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/home/ for information.

Festival of Flowers. Main St., Jefferson. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Free. A family event featuring plant sales, garden art, music, and food. A Friends of the Library fund raiser for building new library in Jefferson. For information visit www.jeffersonoregonfol.com/events-3/festival-of-flowers or call (541) 327-2423.

Ladies’ High Tea Party. Children’s Farm Home Historic Old School, 4455 U.S. 20, Corvallis. 1-3p.m. A gorgeous excuse to catch up with the girls. For reservations/information call (541) 758-5953.

Majestic Cinco de Mayo. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Noon-7 p.m. Enjoy a day of celebration with live music, authentic food, bilingual plays, film shorts, dancing, artwork and crafts. The Majestic Theatre is proud to collaborate with community partners Casa Latinos Unidos de Benton County, OLU (Organización de Latinas Unidas), Portland’s Teatro Milagro, Calapooia Brewry, OSU’s Ethnic Studies Student Association, and Linn-Benton Community College Department of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. For ticket information/schedule visit www.majestic.org/majesticcinco-de-mayo-may-3rd-2014.

MUPC Moms and Family Weekend Comedy Show.

LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 6:30 and 9 p.m. shows. $34-$38. Features co-headliners John Heffron and Nate Bargatze with Portland’s own Dwight Slade as opener.

Heffron’s popularity grew after winning the second season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Nate Bargatze has had three late night appearances on Conan and had his own Comedy Central Presents in 2011. He has also been on CMT’s “Comedy Stage” and performed for the troops in Iraq. For ticket information visit http://oregonstate.edu/lasells/events or call (541) 7372402.

Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-Noon. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and 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. 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.

Story Time for Kids. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Story Man, James Warren, reads to children (of all ages). For information visit http:// imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis.

Teatro Milagro Bilingual Plays. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 2:30 & 5:30 p.m. $5-$8. Majestic Theatre is proud to present two bilingual plays by Milagro Theatre, Aventuras de Don Quixote at 2:30 p.m. and El Niño Diego at 5:30 p.m. For information/tickets visit www.majestic. org/teatro-milagro-bilingual-plays.

Walk MS 2014. Helen M. Berg Plaza, Riverfront Commemorative Park, 101 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations vary. Join the Walk MS Movement to help raise critical funds that support cutting edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward. For information/registration call (503) 445-8356 or visit http://walkorc.nationalmssociety.org/ site/PageServer?pagename=WLK_ORC_Landing_Page.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

Sunday 4

2nd Annual Garden Gnome Run. Community Services

Consortium, Second and Western Sts., Corvallis. 9 a.m. $10$25/advance. Support Benton County youth and sustainable, local food by participating in this run, with distances of 1K, 5K, 10K, and 15K. The flat, paved course follows the bike path in Southwest Corvallis. Includes a raffle, prizes, division winner awards, music, and refreshments. All entrants receive a Youth House tomato plant and a gnome-themed glass finisher “medal”. For registration/information visit www.gardengnomerun.com.

G2T (Garden to Table): Persimmons, Grapes, Tomatoes, and Peppers. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy.

20, Corvallis. Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to start a few summer favorites. In May the focus will be how

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to prep, plant, and harvest this wonderful produce. For information call (541) 753-6601.

Give Us 5: 5K Walk/Run. Benton County Fairgrounds, Floral Courtyard, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. $25/adults; $10/ages 6-17; free/under 6 yrs. The proceeds of this walk/ run will help fund a survivorship program for all cancer survivors in the Mid-Valley area. There’ll be many prizes from local businesses, food, and coffee from Coffee Culture. For information visit http://visitcorvallis.com/ai1ec_event/give-us5-5k-walkrun-cancer-survivorship/?instance_id=100267 or call (541) 224-6784 Hoolyeh International Dance. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd, Corvallis.

7-9 p.m. first and third Sundays. $3/admission. The first Sunday of the month will be dedicated to Balkan dances. For information call (971) 237-2000 or visit http://hoolyeh.com.

Spring Garden Festival. Arts Center Plaza, 7th and Madison Ave. at Central Park, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Free. Event features 40 vendors with annuals, perennials, flower baskets, and garden art. The Benton County Master Gardeners will host a day-long plant clinic and continuous workshops on container gardening, native plants, composting, winter gardening, weeds, and greenhouses. At 1 p.m. the Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Commission will give a two-hour tree tour of Central Park and lower campus.

Entertainment by Kurt Smith, Melanie Reid, the Oregon Tuba Ensemble, and the Willamette Valley Olde Time Musicians.

For information call Dave Livingston at (541) 754-6506 or e-mail DavidLivingston@exchangenet.net.

Carriage Me Back to 1900. See 5/3.

Monday 5

Festival of Foods. City Hall Plaza, 333 Broadalbin St.,

Albany. Cinco de Mayo Tamale Fundraiser to support the Foster Grandparent Program. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $12/lunch; $20-$35/pre-ordered one or two dozen frozen tamales. Ride the Tamale Trolley between the Senior Center and Riverview Place to City Hall. For tickets/information call (541) 917-7765 or (541) 917-7760.

Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. First Baptist Church, 125 NW 10th St., Corvallis. 5:30-8:15 p.m.

Mondays. $5/class. All shapes, sizes, and levels of ability are invited to try this gentle form of Hawaiian dance and expression. For information call Barb Landau at (541) 908-9190 or visit http://www.corvallishula.com.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. Clemens Community Pool. Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St., Philomath.

5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through June 4th. $40/10 lessons. Ages 6 mos.-6 yrs. Children will learn to become comfortable in the water and practice basic water safety skills depending upon age and level. For information call (541) 929-3584 or visit www.philomath.k12.or.us/resources/clemens_pool.php.

Southtown Performers Spotlight. FireWorks Restaurant, 1115 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8-10 p.m. Free. Enjoy a great new show every Monday at FireWorks featuring music, song, and poetry by artists from Open Mic. Visit http://southtownlive. com/events.html. Sign up in advance at www.Facebook.com/ fireworksopenmic or call (541) 754-6958 for information.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Tuesday 6

Ariel Quartet: From Israel to America. LaSells Stewart

Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $24/advance; $27/door. The Ariel Quartet was formed in Israel, and moved to the U.S. in 2004. They have performed extensively in Europe and North America and have remained committed to performing frequently in Israel. This is the Ariel Quartet’s first appearance for Chamber Music Corvallis. The quartet’s concert features movements by Beethoven, Britten, and Debussy. For tickets/information visit www.chambermusiccorvallis.org.

Baton Twirling Class. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. $40/month, first class is free. Boys and girls welcome, ages 4+. 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) 760-3467.

Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ ReignBatonTwirling.

Beautification Work Party. Key Bank, 11th and Main St., Sweet Home. 8:30-11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help weed, plant, and trim flowers and plants located in the Main Street median. To volunteer call (541) 367-8969.

Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. Impulse Bar & Grill, 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6-7:30 p.m. $40/fourweek course. Beginner course (16 and older) in Cuban Salsa (Casino) and Rueda de Casino (a fun, group dance from Cuba). Learn the first set of fundamental motions and basics to this amazing dance, and be immediately infused into an incredible community of people who love the music and culture of Cuba. Call (541) 230-1114 or see http://www.rumbanana.org/Classes.html for information.

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

DIY Bike Repair & Maintenance Workshop. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free.

Corvallis Bicycle Collective presents a series of four weekly

workshops: Flat Repair & Safety Checks, Bearings, Cables, Brakes, & Shifters, and Miscellaneous. Bring a bicycle to get hands-on experience. For registration/information visit www. thebestlibrary.net/component/content/article/68-faqs/1422bike-repair, call (541) 766-6793, or e-mail askalibrarian@ corvallisoregon.gov.

Mama Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $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) 7402516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. SE, Albany. Noon. Free. Rotary of Albany has purchased and helped install playground equipment, sponsored an annual Christmas party for underprivileged children, provided grants to local service organizations, given scholarships to deserving students, and sponsored recognition programs for outstanding young people. E-mail dale.stowell@ linnbenton.edu for information.

Teen Tribal Dance. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce St., Corvallis. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays through June. Free. American Tribal Style (ATS) dance is welcoming to females from all backgrounds and body types. The focus on positive and supportive team mentality provides a great environment in which teen girls can flourish during this challenging time in their lives. The class will present tribal dance moves from around the world including Africa, Egypt, Native America, Spain, and India, and will offer the opportunity to learn about costuming techniques from around the globe. For information e-mail instructor Antigone Cook at HYPERLINK “mailto:antigonepilates@comcast.net” antigonepilates@comcast.net, call (541) 740-4632, or visit www.tribalrisingdance. com.

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

Tuesday Tea Community Event. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-Noon. Free. Gather for tea in the studio. Bring your favorite tea to share and a mug. Visit http://www.livewellstudio.com for information.

Yoga in the Gallery. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday; 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. $5 suggested donation. Explore the world of yoga and enjoy a sense of community in the beautiful setting of The Arts Center’s main gallery. The hour-long session will be led by Marcy Keuter, a certified yoga instructor and The Arts Center volunteer. Marcy will lead you through a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by the art in the gallery. Beginners are welcome. Please bring your own mat if possible. For information visit http://theartscenter.net/calendar/events.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Wednesday 7

All Boys Hip Hop. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First class is free. $40/ month for returning students. Boys can benefit from dance and from 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.

Baby and Me Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 10 a.m. Free. Designed for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Enjoy interactive time with your tot through stories, finger plays, and music. Call (541) 2584926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org for information.

Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/youth, $3.50/ adult, $3.25/senior, $10/family. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit http://www. cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/albanycommunity-pool for details or call (541) 967-4521.

Irish Dance/New Beginner. An Daire Academy of Irish Dance, Eastgate Business Ctr., 33815 Eastgate Cir., Corvallis.

4-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays. $50/month. First class is free. For information visit http://andairecorvallis.com/schedule.html or e-mail corvalliscelticarts@gmail.com.

La Leche League Corvallis. Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 SW 9th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. first Wednesday; 6 p.m. third Thursday. Free. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Babies and children welcome. For information call (541) 766-0055 or visit http:// lalecheleagueoregon.webs.com/localcorvallis. Find us on Facebook as LLL Willamette Valley.

OSUsed Store Sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 1st Wednesday; 12-3 p.m. other Wednesdays; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 3rd Saturday. Free admission. 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. See www. surplus.oregonstate.edu for information.

Pre-Natal Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 7-8:15 p.m. $50/30-day intro offer. Using a carefully chosen set of poses, students learn to support their changing bodies and develop the strength and openness needed for giving birth and the breath and mindfulness skills which are essential to childbirth and motherhood. For information, call (541) 224-6566 or visit www.livewellstudio.com.

Relaxing Flow Yoga. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St.,

Corvallis. 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays. $7 or punch card available, $30/5classes. Adult fitness. This fun, all-levels class takes students from energizing sun salutations and strengthening standing poses to deeply relaxing floor work to stretch and open. Students leave class feeling joyful, restored, and ready for whatever tomorrow may bring. For information visit www.

DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or call (541) 829-0070.

Rise and Shine Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays.

Free. Children 2-5 will wake up with reading, singing, movement, and art projects. For information call (541) 929-3016 or visit www.thebestlibrary.net/library-events-kidslinks-119.

Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. The Osborne Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6:45 a.m. Free.

Meet every Wednesday for fellowship, breakfast, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker.

Local projects have included stage curtains for Lincoln School, clothing for residents at Jackson Street Youth Shelter, and art supplies for schools. For information visit www.corvallismorningrotary.org.

Summer Camp Teaching Assistant Information Night.

The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7-8:30 p.m.

Free. Meeting for prospective teaching assistants, ages 18 and up, who are interested in working at The Art’s Centers camps this summer. For information call (541) 754-1551.

Women in Business: The Worlds of Women. Phoenix Inn Suites, 3410 SE Spicer Dr., Albany.11:30 a.m. $20. Enter the world of travel journaling through watercolors, photography, and poetry by looking at traditional and contemporary women of Africa, Asia, and Europe through the lens of art. Guest speaker is Rita Cavin. For information visit www.albanychamber.com.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Thursday 8

Author Presentation: Elizabeth McLagan and Anita Sullivan. Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd St.,

Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Elizabeth McLagan and Anita Sullivan will read poetry from their books, In the White Room and Garden of Beasts respectively, and will sign copies after. For information call (541) 754-7668 or visit www.grassrootsbookstore.com/event.

Brown Bag Talk: Structure of Nature. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Q & A with artists Carol Chapel and Leah Wilson who present nature via scientific information, abstraction and/or through use of a zoological approach. Their paintings are on exhibit at The Arts Center through May 24th. For information call (541) 754-1551.

Corvallis Folklore Society Presents Sarah Jarosz in Concert. Corvallis High School Theater, 1400 NW Buchanan

Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $22/adults; $20/seniors/CFS members; $15/grade-school children. Sarah is a grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who hails from just outside Austin, TX. She is supported on the road by stellar musicians Alex Hargreaves (fiddle) and Nathaniel Smith (cello). For tickets/information visit https://app.arts-people. com/index.php?theatre=csd or call (541) 750-7990.

Hearts of the Valley Talent Search Open Mic Entry.

Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. The first and second place winners from this event will be entered into the Next Level, a bi-monthly talent search, where they will compete for a cash prize, a one hour recording session at Wild Rose Studios, and entry into the Hearts of the Valley Talent Search. The first and second place winners of the Next Level go on to compete at the biannual Hearts of the Valley Talent Search. For information contact clay@wildrosestudios.com.

La Leche League of Lebanon Meetings. Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon. 6 p.m.

Second Thursday. Free. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Fathers and babies welcome. For information call (541) 766-0055 or visit www. llli.org.

Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. Children ages 3-6 to explore their world interactively through books, songs and finger plays. A craft follows every story time. Call (541) 258-4926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org for information.

Modern Dance I. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3:45-4:45 p.m. $12/single class, $40/month.

Children 8-10 years will learn basic ballet and Modern technique in a variety of contemporary dance styles. All classes include floor and center work, body swings, jumps, leaps, turns, and choreography. Notify Donna at ervin95@comcast. net or call (541) 752-6329 if you would like to stop in for a free trial class or to observe. For information visit www.moderndancetechnique.com.

Teen Yoga. LiveWell Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Ste 101, Corvallis. 4-5 p.m. Free. Teens learn to get stronger and more flexible, feel easier and happier in their body, and relieve stress and relax. For information e-mail frontdesk@livewellstudio.com.

Tribal Dance Class. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $12/drop-in. All levels. A community-

style dance. For information call (541) 740-4632 or e-mail AntigonePilates@comcast.net.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Friday 9

Audubon Weekend Field Trip. Hesthavn Nature Center,

8590 NW Oak Creek Dr., Corvallis. Friday-Sunday. $50 deposit. All Audubon Society members and prospective members can participate. Join this trip to the Rogue Valley that includes a performance of the Marx Brothers classic Cocoanuts at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The trip is led by an experienced crew of birders who take pride in their abilities to help beginners. Comfortable vans supply transportation. Accommodations include comfortable motels and lodges. Expenses are shared by all participants. For information/registration e-mail flramsey5@comcast.net.

Between the Cracks: DJ Spooky. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Free. Composer, multimedia artist and author Paul D. Miller, a.k.a. DJ Spooky, is known for his genre-bending art, vast catalogue of music and work in social justice. Sponsored by The Arts Center and the OSU Music Department. For tickets/information visit http:// oregonstate.edu/lasells/events.

Kid’s Night Out: Nerf Guns with Laser Lights and Fog Machine. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis.

5:30-9:15 p.m. $12/child for Valley Parent readers! Parents go wacky while your kids enjoy a night out. Snacks and beverages are provided. For reservations call (541) 757-6512 or visit www.wackybounce.com/kidsnightout.html for information.

Parents’ Night Out. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6-10 p.m. $15/child. Ages 3-12. Ages 3 to 6 yrs. will play games in our Activity Room, and kids 7 to 12 will go for a swim. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/ index.aspx?page=275 or call (541) 766-7946 for information and pre-registration.

Parents’ Survival Night. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 6 p.m. $30/members; $35/general.

Parents call it a break from the kids; kids call it a break from their parents. Parents enjoy some adult time while the children get quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place with trained instructors who lead them through games and musicfilled activities. Call (541) 753-0950 to register.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens, 3625 Quinaby Rd NE, Salem. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through June 1st. Free. Tour the 10-acre display gardens filled with over 500 named irises. View hundreds of irises on display in the Schreiner’s Cut Flower Show. Purchase fresh-cut irises and shop in the gift shop.

Every weekend Coffee In Motion’s coffee cart will sell coffee, chilled smoothies, and snacks. The Mt. Angel Sausage Co. cart will have sausages, curly fries, delicious elephant ears, and soft drinks to purchase. For information call Liz Schmidt at (503) 393-3232.

University of Michigan Men’s’ Glee Choir. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10/advance; $15/door; $5/students. Founded in 1859, the Glee Club is one of the oldest collegiate choruses in the United States. It has achieved this stature by sustaining and respecting the traditions which have been established during its 154 year history. Under the direction of Eugene Rogers, the Glee Club is proud to present “Songs of Innocence and Experience,” a repertoire predominately by composers from the West Coast, Hawaii, and Canada that deals with the contrary states of the human soul. For information/tickets visit http://tickettomato.com/event.php?event_id=2294.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

Dances for Birth. See 5/2.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 5/2.

Saturday 10

12th Annual CARDV Run/Walk. Corner of 2nd St. and Western Blvd., Corvallis. 8 a.m. $25-$30. This family-friendly event to help end domestic violence offers courses for all ages and abilities, including a 5K run, a 5K walk, a fun walk, and back by popular demand—a kid’s dash. Door prizes and awards given. Collecting pledges optional. Stop by the Family Fun and Safety Fair featuring fun activities and safety information for kids and their families. For information/registration call (541) 758-0219 ext. 301.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave.,

Corvallis. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5/general. Laugh and sing along with Alexander’s misadventures in this hilarious musical. Discover, along with Alexander, that sometimes, everyone has a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Produced by Two Beans Productions. For tickets/information visit www. brownpapertickets.com/event/595969 or call (541) 754-0526.

Appliance Round-Up. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. All major appliances accepted in any condition - empty and free of all food.

No TVs or stereo equipment. Drop off at the NW gate to Otter Beach. For information call (541) 766-7946.

Audubon Society Field Trip. Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays. Membership varies starting at $15. Of interest to beginner birders and birders new to Oregon’s mid-valley area. Time is spent identifying

local birds by sight and song in the valley’s National Wildlife Refuges—Finley, Baskett Slough, and Ankeny, as well as other birding areas locally. For information visit www.audubon.corvallis.or.us/field_trips.

Becoming a New Sister or Brother. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Dr., Corvallis, and Samaritan Albany General Hospital, 10460 SW 6th Ave., Albany. 1-3 p.m. in Corvallis; 10-11 a.m. in Albany.

Free. Children will learn about baby care and see a film on pregnancy, delivery, and adjusting to a new sibling. Children should be at least 3 years old and accompanied by an adult.

For information call (541) 768-4752 in Corvallis or (541) 812-4301 in Albany.

La fiesta de su biblioteca. Corvallis Public Library, Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free. 11 a.m.-noon, second Saturdays. Come and enjoy a fun bilingual English/Spanish program. Children of all ages welcome.

Crafts are made after story time. Refreshments served. Venga y disfrute de la fiesta de su biblioteca. Un programa bilingüe cada mes en la biblioteca. Gratis Refrescos. Call (541) 7666794 for information.

Little Sprouts: Flowers for Mom. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 11 a.m. $5/child. At this month’s Little Sprouts, each child will put together a potted flower to bring home to his or her mom or grandmother as a token of appreciation for everything they do. To register call (541) 753-6601.

Soil Testing and Tool Sharpening. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Richard Erickson from Horizon Distribution will help with some spring cleaning. Bring in soil to be tested and gardening tools to be sharpened. For information call (541) 753-6601.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

Albany Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 5/3.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Story Time for Kids. See 5/3.

Sunday 11

Mother’s Day Tea and Planting Party. Garland Nursery,

5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 1 p.m. $45. Learn tips and tricks for selecting the best plants and choosing ones that complement each other. After selections have been made, sit back and enjoy tea and tasty treats as the professionals plant the blooming gems. Seating is limited. Call (541) 753-6601 to register by May 7th.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Monday 12

Science Pub – The Future of Oceans. The Majestic

Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6-8 p.m. Free. Andrew Thurber from Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences will discuss the study and actions needed to avert the most significant climate-related stresses the oceans are facing. Call (541) 737-4717 or visit http://oregonstate.edu/terra/science-pub-corvallis for info.

Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See 5/5.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 5/5.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Tuesday 13

Teen Makers: Programming with Arduino. Corvallis Public Library, Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4-5:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays. Free.

Ages12-18. Make cool stuff with SparkFun Inventor’s Kits for Arduino that includes all the bits needed to build a series of basic circuits, no soldering required. Kits will be provided.

Feel free to bring a laptop. For information visit www. thebestlibrary.net/spotlight/1350-make-it-programming-witharduino or call (541) 766-6794.

Baton Twirling Class. See 5/6.

Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. See 5/6.

Celtic Jam. See 5/6.

DIY Bike Repair & Maintenance Workshop. See 5/6.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 5/6.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teen Tribal Dance. See 5/6.

Teen Writers Group. See 5/6.

Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 5/6.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Wednesday 14

Albany Fitwalkers. Villas of Courtyard Villa, 1929 Grand Prairie Road. SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. This group sponsors walking events and presents walks around the community. Their motto is “walk for the health of it.” For information, contact Rozy Weatherby at (541) 926-7890 or email her at wrozy@yahoo.com.

Geisel Book Club for Beginning Readers. Corvallis

Public Library Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Second Wednesday. Open to any child in grades K-2 who is beginning to read. Monthly meetings include a discussion about the book, activities, and other stories. This month’s title is Splat the Cat and the Duck with No Quack by Rob Scotton. A limited number of copies of each title will be available at the Youth Reference Desk.

For information call (541) 766-6794 or visit www.thebestlibrary.net/library-events-kidslinks-119.

Hey! Look us Over Maternity Program. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Second Wednesday. Free. Expectant parents will tour the Center for Women and Families and meet the delivery staff. Call (541) 768-4752 for information.

LEGO Club. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Kids ages 6-13 work independently to create LEGO masterpieces with the LEGOs provided. Call (541) 258-4926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org.

All Boys Hip Hop. See 5/7.

Baby and Me Storytime. See 5/7.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 5/7.

OSUsed Store Sale. See 5/7.

Pre-Natal Yoga. See 5/7.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 5/7.

Rise and Shine Storytime. See 5/7.

Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 5/7.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Thursday 15

Anime Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Third Thursday. Ages 11 to adult. Fans of Japanese animation meet monthly to play Yu-Gi-Oh or other games, share books, practice drawing in the Japanese style, and meet others with similar interests. Participants are encouraged to come in costume and to bring snack foods and drinks to share. For information about this program, call Young Adult Services Librarian Doris Hicks at (541) 7910015 or email doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net.

Girls’ Night Out. Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 5-9 p.m. Free. Girls, enjoy shopping rewards, exclusive offers, events, entertainment, giveaways, and refreshments. For information call (541) 967-8238.

Little Shop of Horrors. Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 SW Pacific Blvd., Albany. 7:30 p.m. May 15th, 16th, 22nd-24th; 2 p.m. May 17th. $12 adults; $7 senior/student/ youth. A deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood SciFi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors, has devoured the hearts of theatre goers for over 30 years. For information call (541) 917-4531 or visit www.linnbenton.edu/current-students/ involvement/russell-tripp-performance-center/current-season.

Third Thursday. Downtown Albany. 4-8 p.m. Free. Third Thursdays is a monthly stay-open-late shopping event. Eat at one of Downtown’s 22 locally owned restaurants and stay for Third Thursday happenings. Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 or see www.albanydowntown. com for information.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

La Leche League Corvallis. See 5/7.

Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 5/8.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Modern Dance I. See 5/8.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teen Yoga. See 5/8.

Tribal Dance Class. See 5/8.

Friday 16

Artist Reception: Tessa Green and Barbara Love Irish. Gallery Calapooia, 222 W. First Ave., Albany. 8 p.m.

Free. Special guest artist, Mariana Mace. View Tessa’s oil paintings, Barbara’s watercolors, and Mariana’s mixed media artwork. For information visit www.gallerycalapooia.com/ events.

The Sketchbook Club. Brownsville Art Center, 255 N. Main St., Brownsville. 6 p.m. $10/annual membership. All ages. The Sketchbook Club provides a community of artists, beginners and advanced, young and old, of all types of art.

Monthly meetings allow members to increase their drawing skills, expand their use of art mediums, and network with other artists. For information e-mail shavonne.schu@gmail. com, call (541) 990-9478, or visit http://thesketchbookclub. wordpress.com.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

Dances for Birth. See 5/2.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Little Shop of Horrors. See 5/15.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 5/2.

Saturday 17

A Taste of Art! The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-4 p.m. Free. Open House at the Arts Center.

View artwork, do hands on projects, visit with artists, and enjoy a tasty snack. For information call (541) 754-1551.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Collections Care-Photos.

Albany Regional Museum, 136 S. Lyon St., Albany. Free/ members; $2/guests. Noon. Beverages provided. For information call (541) 967-7122 or visit www.armuseum.com/ museum/events.

Day of Sharing. Many Hands Trading, 259 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. For every dollar spent in the store, Many Hands Trading will donate $4 to Trillium Children’s Farm Home. For information call (541) 753-1085.

Family Music Fun. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Av., Corvallis. 11-Noon third Saturdays. Free. Kids under 12. Family participation, music, and movement program led by experienced music instructors. For information contact Peik-Kuan Lim at (541) 766-6481.

Willamette Valley Symphony Concert: Heroic! First Christian Church, 432 SW Ferry St., Albany. 7 p.m. $15/ general; $10/senior/student. Featuring music of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. For tickets/information visit www.willamettevalleysymphony.org/concerts/upcoming-performances.

A Little Piece of Heaven. See 5/2.

Albany Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 5/3.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Kid’s Night Out: Nerf Guns with Laser Lights and Fog Machine. See 5/9.

Little Shop of Horrors. See 5/15.

OSUsed Store Sale. See 5/7.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Story Time for Kids. See 5/3.

Sunday 18

Cooped Up in Corvallis. SAGE Garden, Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. Noon-4 p.m. $7/ advance; $10/ general. Before the chicken or the egg, you’ve got to have the coop. Join Edible Corvallis Initiative’s annual self-guided chicken and duck coop tour. Meet at the SAGE Garden in the Bruce Starker Arts Park and talk with neighbors who are raising chickens in their backyards, see different coop designs, engage children in activities, participate in workshops, and learn about different breeds. For tickets/information visit www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org/call-for-coops or call (541) 753-9211.

Paul Lim Pipe Organ Concert. First Baptist Church, 125 NW 10th St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. Free. Paul is a home-schooled eighth-grader and winner of the American Guild of Organists Regional Competition for Young Organists. He will be playing a 22-rank Reuter pipe organ. For information call (541) 745-5122.

Soroptimist International Corvallis’ 16th Annual Spring Tea and Auction. CH2M Hill Alumni Center, OSU

Campus, 725 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 2-5 p.m. $25. This year’s funds raised will support our Women Helping Women initiative. Activities include: Career Closet, Educational Awards, We Care Boxes. and local programs. For information visit http://sicorvallis.wordpress.com/spring-tea.

Wildflower and Music Festival. Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd. Eugene. 10a.m.-5 p.m. $8/adults; free/under 12 yrs. A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes. As many as three to four hundred species of wildflowers will be on display and botanists of the region will be on hand to answer questions. Guests can use on-site microscopes. There will be live music, a wide array of vendor booths (with proceeds supporting the Arboretum’s work in habitat restoration and environmental education), guided nature walks, and a kids activity tent. No dogs please. For information visit www.mountpisgaharboretum.com/festivalsevents/wildflower-festival or call (541) 747-1504.

Willamette Valley Symphony Concert: Heroic!

Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 4 p.m. $15/general; $10/senior/student. Featuring music of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert. For tickets/information visit www.willamettevalleysymphony.org/concerts/ upcoming-performances.

Hoolyeh International Dance. See 5/4.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Monday 19

Homeschool Hangout: May Flowers. A.C. Gilbert

Discovery Village, 116 Marion St. NE, Salem. 1-4 p.m. $10/ members; $12/non-members with paid admission ($4-$8).

Ages 5-12. Peer into the amazing world of flowers, learn uses and folklore of some native wildflowers of the Willamette Valley, and make a flower press to take home. For information visit http://acgilbert.org/events or call (503) 371-3631.

Lebanon Garden Club. Member’s home address. Noon.

Free. Carol Adelman will share the history of her farm, discuss the best peony varieties for our area, and share tips for growing these beautiful flowers. All garden enthusiasts welcome.

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Library Story Times Albany Public Library, Main

Mon: 7 pm with puppet show Wed: 10:30 am with puppet show Thurs: 10:30 am with puppet show

Albany Public Library, Downtown Tues:

10:30 am with puppet show

Philomath Public Library Wed:

Philomath Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old

Corvallis Public Library Mon: Bedtime Story Time, 7 pm, all ages Tues: Toddler Story Time, 10 am,

18-36 months old Wed: Infant Story Time, 10 am,

Birth-18 months old Thurs: Preschool Story Time, 10 am,

3-5 years old 1st Sat: 11 am, 0-36 months old with dads

therapy teams as literacy mentors. For information call (541) 929-3016 or visit www.cbcpl.net or www.welcomewagger. org/read.html.

Teddy Roosevelt Historic Reenactment. Brownsville Community Church, 198 Washburn St., Brownsville. 11:30 a.m. Free (donations appreciated). A live performance by historical re-creator Joe Wiegand. His Teddy Roosevelt shares stories full of adventure, laughter and inspiration.

For information visit www.historicbrownsville.com/content/ BR4-0_events2.php or call (541) 466-3390.

All Boys Hip Hop. See 5/7.

Baby and Me Storytime. See 5/7.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 5/7.

OSUsed Store Sale. See 5/7.

Pre-Natal Yoga. See 5/7.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 5/7.

Rise and Shine Storytime. See 5/7.

Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 5/7.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Thursday 22

Lebanon Downtown Farmers’ Market. City Parking Lot,

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For information, location, and directions call (541) 401-2336, e-mail lebanongardenclub@gmail.com, or visit http://www. lebanongardenclub.org.

Pocketful of Feelings. Linus Pauling Middle School, 1111 Cleveland Ave., Corvallis. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Make your job as a parent easier with a three-step process to help your child take charge of their feelings. The Parenting Success Network is hosting this seminar with nationally recognized speaker Ann Corwin, Ph.D. Known to many as “The Parenting Doctor,” Corwin uses decades of experience in parenting consulting and child development education to help thousands of families around the world. Sign up for free child care by 5 p.m. May 15th. For information/registration contact LBCC Family Connections at (541) 917-4899.

Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See 5/5.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 5/5.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Tuesday 20

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra: Mahler’s Sixth.

LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 8-11 p.m. $18-$30/advance; $20-$32/door. Led by Dr. Marlon Carlson, Mahler’s Symphony No. 6 includes grim, relentless marches, soaring themes of unbridled optimism, one of his most beautiful, heartfelt slow movements, and three crushing hammer blows that annihilate any hope of serenity. For information/ tickets visit www.cosusymphony.org.

Dining for Women. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Church, 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 visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dining-for-WomenCorvallis-Chapter/201679226520781?sk=info.

Baton Twirling Class. See 5/6.

Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. See 5/6.

Celtic Jam. See 5/6.

DIY Bike Repair & Maintenance Workshop. See 5/6.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 5/6.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teen Tribal Dance. See 5/6.

Teen Writers Group. See 5/6.

Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 5/6.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Wednesday 21

Movie at Chintimini. Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 2-4 p.m. Free/Gold Pass, $5/day pass.

18 and over. Movie enthusiasts, right this way! Each month the theme and movie will change. Popcorn drinks, and other treats available for purchase during the show. Call (541) 7666959 for information and movie titles.

R.E.A.D. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 2:30-4:00 p.m. Free. Experience reading time with a four-legged friend. R.E.A.D. stands for Reading Education Assistance Dogs. The program’s mission is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered

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Main and Grant Sts., Lebanon. 6-9 p.m. through October 23rd.

Celebrating its 5th year as a local market, the large variety of vendors provide fresh farm produce. For information visit http://lebanondowntownfarmersmarket.org/index.htm.

Pioneer Bedtime Story. Monteith House, 518 SW 2nd St., Albany. 6:30 p.m. Free. Circle around the fireplace and listen to a pioneer tale. The first 20 children to arrive will receive a book to take home. Light refreshments will be served following the story. Sponsored by Daughters of the Revolution and the Monteith House Museum. For information call (541) 928-0911.

Hearts of the Valley Talent Search Open Mic Entry.

See 5/8.

Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 5/8.

Little Shop of Horrors. See 5/15.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Modern Dance I. See 5/8.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teen Yoga. See 5/8.

Tribal Dance Class. See 5/8.

Friday 23

Family Movie Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940

NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. $4.75/adult, $3.75/ youth 7-17, $2.50/child 0-6. Enjoy a swim-in movie with the family. There will be a different family-friendly movie projected pool-side each month. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/ pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information.

Dances for Birth. See 5/2.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Little Shop of Horrors. See 5/15.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Saturday 24

Art of the Possible: Jazz and Community Building.

The Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 2 p.m. $2. An Oregon Humanities’ Conversation Project with independent scholar and professional jazz musician Tim DuRoche. The focus is how jazz, a democratic art form deeply concerned with unity, equality, improvisation, and freedom, might inspire us to embrace participation and collaboration as important cornerstones of our culture. For tickets/information visit www.brownpapertickets.com/event/624561 or call (541) 754-0526.

Mid-Valley Coin Club Show. Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd., Albany. 10 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Free admission. 47th Annual Coin, Currency, Stamps, and Token Show. For information visit www.pdxcoinclub.org or call Monty at (503)769-7183.

Albany Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 5/3.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Little Shop of Horrors. See 5/15.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Story Time for Kids. See 5/3.

Sunday 25

Sunday Matinee Stitching. Stash Headquarters, 110 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 1-3 p.m. last Sundays. Free. Bring a knitting project or your spinning wheel and socialize with other fiber enthusiasts! For information call (541) 753-9276 or visit http://stashlocal.com/classes.

Vietnam Veterans of America Breakfast. American Legion, 480 Main St., Lebanon, 8-11 a.m. last Sundays. $5.

All you can eat breakfast includes Belgian waffles, strawber-

ries, bacon, sausage, eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, orange or tomato juice, and coffee. For information call (541) 451-1351.

Mid-Valley Coin Club Show. See 5/24.

Monday 26

Dollar Days Swim. Osborne Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 3-6 p.m. $1. Celebrate Otter Beach outdoor pool seasonal opening. For information visit www. corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=275 or call (541) 7667946.

Heart of the Valley Kids’ Triathlon. Osborne Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6:30-9:20 a.m. packet pick-up. $20. Two age divisions: under 9 yrs. and 10-15 yrs. Preschoolers to teens, if they can swim, bike, and run (or wobble) they are welcome. Parents or guardians are welcome to assist in the race. The bike and run portions will be lead by experienced volunteers. For registration/information visit www.hotvtriathlon.com or call (541) 915-5116.

Memorial Day Service. Pioneer Cemetery, Kirk Ave., Brownsville. 9:30 a.m. Free. Sponsored by the American Legion to remember and honor not only the military dead, but all the ancestors, friends, and loved ones buried there.

For information visit www.historicbrownsville.com/content/ BR4-0_events2.php.

Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See 5/5.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 5/5.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Tuesday 27

All About Breastfeeding. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Dr., Corvallis. 6:30-8:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays. Free. Learn about the many benefits of breastfeeding, how to get started and establish a good milk supply, prevent common problems, maintain good nutrition during lactation, and learn baby’s normal feeding behavior in the early weeks. For information call (541) 768-4752 or visit www.samhealth.org.

Baton Twirling Class. See 5/6.

Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. See 5/6.

Celtic Jam. See 5/6.

DIY Bike Repair & Maintenance Workshop. See 5/6.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 5/6.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teen Makers: Programming with Arduino. See 5/13.

Teen Tribal Dance. See 5/6.

Teen Writers Group. See 5/6.

Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 5/6.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Wednesday 28

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Saturday 31

Albany Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 5/3.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Story Time for Kids. See 5/3.

Sunday, June 1

Elizabeth Powell Memorial Concert. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 3-5:30 p.m. $10/adults; $7/seniors/children. Performance by the Hearts of the Valley Children’s Choir. For information visit http://hvcchoir.com.

Hoolyeh International Dance. See 5/4.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Monday, June 2

Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See

5/5.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 5/5.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

Tuesday, June 3

Baton Twirling Class. See 5/6.

Celtic Jam. See 5/6.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 5/6.

Teen Tribal Dance. See 5/6.

Teen Writers Group. See 5/6.

Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 5/6.

Wednesday, June 4

All Boys Hip Hop. See 5/7.

Baby and Me Storytime. See 5/7.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 5/7.

La Leche League Corvallis. See 5/7.

OSUsed Store Sale. See 5/7.

Pre-Natal Yoga. See 5/7.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 5/7.

Rise and Shine Storytime. See 5/7.

Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 5/7.

Thursday, June 5

Journey in Song! Choral Concert. Russell Tripp

LEGO Club. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St.,

Lebanon. 4-5 p.m. Free. Kids ages 6-13 work independently to create LEGO masterpieces with the LEGOs provided. Call (541) 258-4926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org.

All Boys Hip Hop. See 5/7.

Baby and Me Storytime. See 5/7.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 5/3.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 5/7.

OSUsed Store Sale. See 5/7.

Pre-Natal Yoga. See 5/7.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 5/5.

Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 5/7.

Rise and Shine Storytime. See 5/7.

Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 5/7.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Yoga in the Gallery. See 5/6.

Performance Center, 6500 SW Pacific Blvd., Albany. 7:30 p.m. $10 adults; $7 senior/student; $5/under 18. Concert featuring LBCC’s award- winning choirs: Concert Choir, Re-Choired Chamber Choir, and A cappella groups Blue Light Special and The Sirens. For information call (541) 917/4531 or visit www.linnbenton.edu/current-students/ involvement/russell-tripp-performance-center/current-season.

Lebanon Strawberry Festival. Cheadle Lake Park, Weirich Dr., Lebanon. For details visit www.lebanonstrawberryfestival.info or www.facebook.com/pages/LebanonStrawberry-Festival/313721816242.

Lebanon Downtown Farmers’ Market. See 5/22.

Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 5/8.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Modern Dance I. See 5/8.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Teen Yoga. See 5/8.

Tribal Dance Class. See 5/8.

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Friday, June 6

Preservation Pub: Oregon’s Oldest Buildings. Big

River Restaurant, 101 NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free ($5 suggested donation). Join Restore Oregon for a presentation and conversation about why Oregon’s oldest houses and barns matter and what can be done to preserve them. Food and beverage can be purchased before and after event. For information visit http://restoreoregon.org/event/ corvallis-preservation-pub or call (503) 243-1923.

Lebanon Downtown Farmers’ Market. See 5/22.

Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 5/8.

Mama Baby Yoga. See 5/6.

Modern Dance I. See 5/8.

Prenatal Yoga. See 5/3.

Schreiner’s Iris Gardens Bloom Season 2014. See 5/9.

Teen Yoga. See 5/8.

Tribal Dance Class. See 5/8.

Friday 30

Dances for Birth. See 5/2.

Family Swim. See 5/7.

Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. Albany Civic

Theater, 111 SW First Ave., Albany. 7:30p.m. June 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th-21st; 2:30 p.m. June 15th. $12/general; $9/ senior/junior. This Shakespearean classic melds comedy and tragedy in a unique blend of philosophy and humor. For tickets/information visit albanycivic.org/13-14-measure-formeasure.htm or call (541) 928-4603.

Dances for Birth. See 5/2.

Lebanon Strawberry Festival. See 6/5.

Parents’ Night Out. See 5/9.

Teens Modern Dance. See 5/2.

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Horseback Riding at Inavale Farm

lessons and day camps available for all skill levels Summer day camp dates: Level 1: June 16-20 July 7-11 July 14-18 August 4-8 August 11-15 Level 2: August 25-29 Level 3: July 28-Aug 1 These are three hour sessions, Monday-Friday, from 9;00-12:00. Each rider is assigned his or her “own� horse for the week, and there is plenty of time for grooming, tacking up, special demonstrations, and of course, riding. Sign up soon, as these popular classes usually fill up quickly.

We offer private, semi-private, and group lessons year-round.

See our website for details and rates.

Inavale Farm

31786 Horse Farm Lane Philomath, OR 97370 www.InavaleFarm.com

(541)929-5706

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