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Happening Near You
Each month, Shangri-La compiles and releases a ‘Happening Near You’ calendar featuring local events throughout Shangri-La's service areas. ​
THE FINE PRINT:
While the Operations Team does its best to vet events and the event details before including them in the calendar, it is ultimately the user's responsibility to ensure event information is correct and events are appropriate for attendees. Operations does not specifically endorse or encourage attendance at any of the events included in the calendar.
Wildlife Safari
January 1 - 31
Winston, Oregon
Thanks to donor assistance, individuals at Shangri-La can visit Wildlife Safari year round at no cost admission. Find info on Sharepoint.
Charro Attire Exhibition
Dec 18 - Jan 23 10am - 5pm
Salem, Oregon
Free!
Enjoy this elaborate exhibition reflecting centuries of Mexican craftsmanship. Explore how Charreria embodies culture, tradition, history, and artistry, celebrating ranching, horsemanship, community and family.
More info here.
Nightmare After Christmas History Tour
January 3 - 4 5:00pm.
Corvallis, Oregon
$15 - $19
For one spine-tingling hour, you’ll hear true stories of hauntings, mysterious accidents, and grim misdeeds that have left their mark on Corvallis. As you stand outside the very buildings where these strange events unfolded, you’ll feel the spirits of the past mixed into the holiday spirit. Tickets here.
Gearing Up for Gardening
January 6 - 27 12pm - 1pm
Corvallis, Oregon
Free!
Gearing up for Gardening is a lecture series presented every Tuesday in January and February at the Corvallis Public Library. Experts will speak on gardening topics. For more info about the schedule, click here.
Beginner's Board Game Night
January 8 - 29 5pm - 10pm
Eugene, Oregon
Free!
Beginners Board Game Night is a great opportunity to learn some new games and meet some new friends. It is also a great gathering for your family. Kids are welcome with age appropriate games available. Stop in any time between 5 - 10 p.m. every Thursday at Funagain Games' new game parlor. More info here.
Story Games Eugene
January 8 - 29 5:30pm - 8pm
Eugene, Oregon
Free!
God of Lore and Game Masters Guild of Oregon is excited to announce Story Games Eugene. This is meet up has no cover and happens every 1st and 3rd Thursday for anyone looking to stop by and play tabletop role playing games along with other curious nerds. This is an 13 and older event. More info here.
Winter Wellness Fair
January 10 10am - 3pm
Silverton, Oregon
Free!
A one-day event dedicated to celebrating holistic health, self-care and seasonal renewal. This unique gathering will bring together a curated mix of wellness vendors, interactive workshops and rejuvenating services designed to inspire and uplift. More info here.
Bush House Museum Tour
January 11 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Salem, Oregon
$20 (email laura@salemart.org to get promo code to waive fee)
Join out this special tour to learn about Sally Bush, a renaissance woman of Salem who served as lady of the Bush House. She was also an accomplished photographer, gardener, animal lover, art patron, philanthropist, and Vice President of Ladd and Bush Bank. More info here.
Black History in Benton County
January 16 2:00pm
Corvallis, Oregon
$5 - $10
Learn about the Black pioneers of Oregon’s early days who faced discrimination yet made Benton County their home. Featuring the stories of three African-American individuals who settled in Oregon before this region was even a state. More info here.
Harlem Globetrotters
January 23 7:00pm
Eugene, Oregon
$40+
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters will visit Eugene to share joy, entertainment and inspiration through the art of basketball.The group combines theatrics and athleticism in exhibition-style basketball games, which often introduce audience members to the game of basketball for the first time. More here.
Paper Airplane Contest
January 24 1pm - 3pm
Eugene, Oregon
Free!
Fancy yourself a paper airplane engineer? Ready to show off your flying skills? Compete in three exciting challenges: Distance, Time-Aloft, and Accuracy. All contestants will receive a bag of supplies from the referee, and everyone gets the same materials so it's all about skill and creativity. Prizes for 1st-3rd place! More info here.
Creswell Crafter's Circle
January 25 1pm-4pm
Creswell, Oregon
Free!
Join the Creswell Crafters Circle on the fourth Sunday of each month. Artists and crafters ages 14+ are invited to bring a project, get creative, and enjoy relaxed conversation with fellow makers. More info here.
Star Wars: A New Hope Viewing
January 25 & 28 4pm & 7pm
Corvallis, Oregon
$8 - $10
Whiteside Theatre continues its tradition of playing classic movies. January features The Big Lebowski, The Matrix, Rebel Without a Cause, and the original Star Wars. Showtimes and ticket info here.
Dance Party Night
January 30 6pm & 10pm
Dallas, Oregon
$10 per person, $15 per couple
Dance parties at Lora Michele Dance Studio are different from dances elsewhere. Recorded music is used and kept at a reasonable level in order to promote communication and learning. No experience required, a helpful teacher on site and ready to help. More info here.
The Peking Acrobats
January 30 7:30pm - 10pm
Salem, Oregon
$29 - $62
The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at such arts as trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. More info here.