Events Archive
A Peace of My Mind: Conversation About Belonging
“What does belonging mean to you?”Join us for a community discussion with John Noltner, an award-winning photographer, writer and peace activist. Community members will be able to contribute their voice to a collection of writings and photographs about Belonging, should they want to. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a dish to share!
Date: Sunday, October 15th
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: At the CMLC (2638 NW Jackson Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330)
CMLC International Spring Bazaar
SAVE THE DATE
Our signature CMLC event, the International Bazaar,
is coming soon! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to find international décor and textiles, jewelry, vintage items
and much more from around the world.
SAVE THE DATE!
CMLC INTERNATIONAL SPRING BAZAAR
Details:
Saturday
June 10th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis
All proceeds will help fund CMLC programs and services.
We hope to see you there!
Spring Bazaar Raffle Tickets
The Spring Bazaar surprises just keep coming
Be sure to participate in our raffle –tickets are going 1 for $10, or 3 for $25!
The more you have, the more likely you’re to win any of the following:
● Float the McKenzie River for 2 with a seasoned guide!
● $60 certificate for Corazón wine bar!
● Gift certificate from Common Fields and swag
● International Food Baskets, and more!
Remember that all your contributions go to support the CMLC
Get your tickets today and know that you’re directly helping our services and programs!
Building Immunity by Building Community
The Oregon Academy of Family Physicians is partnering with Boost Oregon, Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, and the Oregon Health Authority to provide a culturally relevant and scientifically based vaccination education program in support of communities most impacted by COVID-19.
Details:
May 23rd
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
Presented by Dr. Gary Arfstrom
Kids MATH Workshop
Unlock your child’s math potential!
Do you have questions about your child’s math school work?
Have you wondered what is the best way to help your child with their math skills?
Join us for a conversation about math in schools
Free and safe event for the community
Food and childcare provided
Details:
May 8th
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
If you would like to make a donation to the CMLC Programming please visit: https://cmlcenter.org/donations/
Thanks in advance!
Welcome to the Spring Term’ 23
This Spring CMLC is offering familiar and new classes in baking, art, English Spanish and French language learning, kids programming, and heritage practice.
Register for any of the classes by clicking the “Register” button below.
Reach out to info@cmlcenter.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you soon
CMLC classes are offered on a sliding scale of $0-$100
A sliding-scale donation is our way of keeping classes accessible to all while also sustaining our ability to host them. To learn more about where you fall within the sliding scale, check out this graphic
English Class
LEVEL: Beginner
taught in English
A class for new English speakers. Focus on speaking, reading and listening skills, with an emphasis on vocabulary and introductory conversation.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Melissa Vidaña
In-person class at CMLC
THURSDAYS 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Start: APR 13
Duration: 9 weeks
English Class
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
taught in English
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group work. For English learners who can meet basic communication.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Nanci Sparks
In-person class at CMLC
WEDNESAYS 10:00 am-11:30 am
Start: APR 12
Duration: 8 weeks
English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
English class for Intermediate level. Learn speaking, reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Anna Somak
In-person class at CMLC
FRIDAYS 12:00 pm-01:30 pm
Start: APR 14
Duration: 9 weeks
English Conversation Circle
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
taught in English
Community practice for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate English learners. Fun community conversations. New topics and learning each week.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Anna Somak
In-person class at CMLC
TUESDAYS 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Start: APR 11
Duration: 9 weeks
English Conversation Circle
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
taught in English
Community practice for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate English learners. Fun community conversations. New topics and learning each week.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Anna Odenwald
In-person class at CMLC
MONDAYS 5:15 pm-6:15 pm
Start: APR 10
Duration: 8 weeks
English Conversation Circle
LEVEL: Intermediate
taught in English
Practice Intermediate English in a fun conversational setting. New discussion topic each week, and practice using idioms.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Marissa Athens
In-person class at CMLC
THURSDAYS 1:00pm-2:00pm
Start: APR 20
Duration: 8 weeks
Spanish Conversation Circle
LEVEL: intermediate
taught in SPANISH
Community practice to improve their confidence in everyday conversations. Practice common variations in phrases and accents used by native speakers, and use Latin American music, media, and literature as learning materials.
Class limit: 15
Teacher: Jessie Zimmerman
In-person class at CMLC
TUESDAYS 12:00pm-1:00pm
Start: APR 11
Duration: 9 weeks
Spanish Conversation Circle
LEVEL: intermediate
taught in SPANISH
Community practice for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Spanish learners. Fun community conversations. New topics and learning each week.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Camila Godoy
In-person class at CMLC
WEDNESDAYS 1:30pm-2:30pm
Start: APR 12
Duration: 9 weeks
Manejando el Estrés
LEVEL: ALL
taught in SPANISH
En esta clase, aprendemos sobre las características principales del estrés, además de técnicas y estrategias para prevenir y manejarlo, con el fin de cuidar nuestra salud mental.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Monica Olvera
Online
TUESDAYS 7:00pm-8:00pm
Start: APR 11
Duration: 9 weeks
Spanish Potluck
LEVEL: ALL
taught in SPANISH
All-levels Spanish Conversation monthly potluck. Come! Bring and share tastey food y conoce a nuevos amigos conversando en español. Drop in! No registraion required.
Class limit: No limit
Teacher: Pedro Molina Sanchez
In-person at CMLC
Every 3rd Saturday of the month 12:00pm-2:00pm
Start: April 15th
Duration: Continuing
Bonjour La France
LEVEL: beginner and INTERMEDIATE
taught in FRENCH and english
Practice Intermediate French while exploring French culture, art, and cuisine. New topics each week, and hands-on cultural exploration.
Class limit: No limit
Teacher: Hala Talebagha
In-person class at CMLC
Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 1:30pm-3:30pm
Start: April 9th
Duration: Continuing
Advanced English Book Club
LEVEL: advanced
taught in ENGLISH
Enhance your English proficiency and read books and discuss together. Each month we will read a book in a different genre and meet once to discuss it and choose a new book together.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Maxine Prickle
In-person class at CMLC
Every 1st Friday of the month 10:30am-11:30am
Start: April 7th
Duration: Monthly
Watercolor for Adults
LEVEL: ALL
taught in SPANISh and english
Focus on watercolor painting the elements of the ocean and make art in a fun mixed-language community!
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Camila Godoy
In-person at CMLC
WEDNESDAYS 3:30pm-5:00pm
Start: APR 12
Duration: 9 week
Chilean Pastry Baking
LEVEL: ALL
taught in SPANISh and english
Prepare favorite pastries from Chile and learn to apply the baking techniques to future cakes, desserts and breads!
Class limit: 6
Teacher: Carolina Correa
In-person class at CMLC
WEDNESDAYS 12:00pm-1:30pm
Start: MAY 3
Duration: 4 weeks
Mindfulness Meditation
LEVEL: ALL
taught in english
Learn to practice meditation in a welcoming community and bring its benefits into your everyday life.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Susanna Cohen
In-person class at CMLC
THURSDAYS 3:00pm-4:30pm
Start: APR 13
Duration: 8 weeks
Roots. Infancy. Time. Movement. Origin- Latin American Games
LEVEL: Age 5-12
taught in SPANISh and english
Practice and enjoy traditional rounds, dances, songs and riddles that are now being lost among Latin American children. Keep them alive with play!
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Elena Chavarria
In-person at CMLC
TUESDAYS 3:30pm-4:30pm
Start: APR 11
Duration: 9 week
Color Codes of Nature
LEVEL: Age 8-12
taught in SPANISh and english
Mixed-media art class. Learn to draw, observe the shapes, and reach the color mixtures observable in nature with acrylic paint technique.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Judith Ferlini Jiménez
In-person class at CMLC
WEDNESDAYS 3:30pm-5:00pm
Start: APR 12
Duration: 9 weeks
Growing Up with Art
LEVEL: age 5-12
taught in SPANISh and english
Mixed-media art class for kids. Learn different artistic techniques to develop motor and creative skills.
Class limit: 7
Teacher: Judith Ferlini Jiménez
In-person class at CMLC
FRIDAYS 3:30pm-5:00pm
Start: APR 14
Duration: 9 weeks
Chinese Class for Kids
LEVEL: Age 5-10
taught in MANDARIN
A class for children to learn speaking in Mandarin and reading/writing in simplified Chinese. It aims to support children’s language and early literacy development in Mandarin, and foster understanding and nurture appreciation of language and culture through age-appropriate poems, language arts, and cultural learning.
This season: for kids who already
have a foundation in Mandarin
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Qinghua Chen
In-person at CMLC
THURSDAYS
5:00pm-6:30pm
Start: MAY 4
Duration: 4 weeks
Chinese Class for Kids
LEVEL: Age 5-10
taught in MANDARIN
A class for children ages 5-10 to
learn speaking in Mandarin and
reading/writing in simplified Chinese.
It aims to support children’s language
and early literacy development in
Mandarin, and foster understanding
and nurture appreciation of language
and culture through age-appropriate
poems, language arts, and
cultural learning.
This season: for kids who already
have a foundation in Mandarin.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Qinghua Chen
In-person at CMLC
THURSDAYS
5:00pm-6:30pm
Start: MAY 4
Duration: 4 week
Italian Cooking Event and Fundraiser
The CMLC invites you to join the online Italian Cooking Event and Fundraiser. Raised funds will support Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center and BridgeUSA Youth Exchange Program participants.
Details:
Saturday, April 16th
1:00pm – 3:00pm (PST)
ONLINE
Evento de Cocina Italiana y Recaudación de Fondos: El CMLC te invita a unirte al Evento de Cocina Italiana y Recaudación de Fondos virtual. Los fondos recaudados se destinarán al Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center y a los participantes del BridgeUSA
Youth Exchange Program.
Suggested donation: $0-$30 per person
Spring Pastry Fundraiser
Come and enjoy this culinary experience, we will teach baking techniques and delicious recipes for you to share with the people you love.
Details:
April 5th, 3pm – 6pm
At the CMLC, 2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis
In this class you will learn 2 to 3 baking recipes. One of these will be butter cookies with different colors of frosting. Another preparation is be green, yellow or orange cornstarch alfajores with dulce de leche and coconut. The last recipe we will cook is blueberry Kuchen.
Each participant will have the opportunity to take home their preparations
Registration Fee: $30 per person
Maximum 10 students
Turkish Cooking Event and FUNDRAISER
Long time CMLC volunteer Hanife Karacan Bayram and Rotary Youth Exchange participant Zeynep Seçer invite you to join their Turkish Cooking Event and Fundraiser. Raised funds will support Turkey earthquake relief efforts and sponsoring organizations Rotary Youth Exchange and the CMLC.
Details:
Wednesday
March 8th, 2023
6:00pm-8pm
ZOOM
Via Zoom, participants will engage with presenters, gain knowledge about the Republic of Türkiye, and learn how to cook a traditional meal from Turkey including an entree, coffee, and dessert. This is not a program to miss! Ingredient list and cooking instructions sent prior to the live program.
Suggested donation of $30
Event hosted by Rotary Youth Exchange participant and volunteers through the Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center
Kids MATH Workshop
Join us for a conversation about math in schools.
The discussion will be led by teachers from the Corvallis School District.
Bring your questions about your child’s math schoolwork.
You will discover the best way to help your child with their math skills.
Free and safe event for the community
Food and childcare provided
Details:
April 10th
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
If you would like to make a donation to the CMLC Programming please visit: https://cmlcenter.org/donations/
Thanks in advance!
Mundus Imginalis – Collective Muralism Workshop
Children participate in a collective muralism workshop aimed at exploring our personal narratives and linking them into the communal story.
The class will be taught in English and Spanish.
Ages 7-18 welcome.
Ages 6 and under are welcome with parental supervision.
Details:
Feb 6,7, 20, 21, 27, and 28th facilitated painting sessions.
Opening painting session and vision-setting set Feb 4th, 10 am-3 pm. Closing, final painting session, March 4th, 10 am-3 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
Teacher: Elena Chavarría
In partnership with The Arts Center
We would like to thank our partner The Corvallis Arts Center for their active support and the Benton County Cultural Coalition, whose financial support will make this magnificent workshop possible!
Thank you for your interest in the CMLC community programming! Our classes/workshops are kept alive through the support of our community. We are able to offer these on a $25 – $75 sliding scale per registrant. Please visit our donation page and select “Classes” from the menu to make a contribution.
You can make your contribution HERE
Welcome to the Winter Term’ 23
The CMLC will be offering classes in language, art & crafts, and English and Spanish conversation circles.
If you are interested in taking a class(es), register for it by filling out the class registration form below.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach us at info@cmlcenter.org
CMLC classes are offered on a sliding scale of $25-$75
A sliding-scale donation is our way of keeping classes accessible to all while also sustaining our ability to host them. To learn more about where you fall within the sliding scale, check out this graphic
English Class
LEVEL: Intermediate
Learn and practice intermediate grammar and vocabulary in this fun online format.
The class will be taught in English.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Anna Somak
ZOOM class
TUESDAYS 04:30 pm-6:00 pm
Start: JAN 10
Duration: 10 weeks
English Class
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
Improve speaking, reading, listening, and conversation skills through fun group work.
The class will be taught in English.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Nanci Sparks
In-person class at CMLC
WEDNESAYS 10:00 am-11:30 am
Start: JAN 18
Duration: 8 weeks
English Class
LEVEL: Low Intermediate
Learn and practice grammar through readings, videos, songs, and conversations.
The class will be taught in English.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Melinda Sayavedra
ZOOM class
FRIDAYS 9:30 am-11:00 am
Start: JAN 20
Duration: 8 weeks
English Conversation Circle
LEVEL: Intermediate
Learn and practice English conversation and idioms around new topics each week.
The class will be taught in English.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Marissa Athens
In-person class at CMLC
THURSDAYS 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Start: JAN 19
Duration: 9 weeks
English Conversation Circle
LEVEL: Advanced Beginner
Learn new vocabulary, idoms, and topics of the day and explore US culture, and share about your own.
The class will be taught in English.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Kay Alcorn
In-person class at CMLC
MONDAYS 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Start: JAN 16
Duration: 9 weeks
Manejando el Estrés &
Cultivando la Tranquilidad
con la Atención Plena
LEVEL: ALL
En esta clase, aprendemos sobre
las características principales
del estrés, además de técnicas
y estrategias para prevenir y
manejarlo, con el fin de cuidar
nuestra salud mental.
The class will be taught in Spanish.
Class limit: 12
Teacher: Monica Olvera
ZOOM with possibility of
holding 1-2 in-person sessions
during the winter
FRIDAYS 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Start: JAN 13
Duration: 10 weeks
Chiles Chipotles
en Escabeche
(Workshop)
LEVEL: Intermediate
Three generation culinary
legacy of our secret recipes for
a family salsa.
The class will be taught in English
and Spanish.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Elena Chavarria
In-person class at CMLC
TUESDAY Jan 24 4:00pm-6:00pm
Duration: One day workshop
Watercolor for Adults
LEVEL: ALL
It will be a course of 10 weeks, where we will paint the ocean and sea animals and elements.
The class will be taught in English and Spanish.
Class limit: 8
Teacher: Elena Chavarría
In-person class at CMLC
WEDNESDAYS 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Start: JAN 18
Duration: 10 weeks
Color Codes of Nature
LEVEL: ALL
Learning the color theory from the color wheel to mix colors from nature motives and applying its in an illustration of plants using acrylic technique.
The class will be taught in English and Spanish.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Judith Ferlini
In-person class at CMLC
TUESDAYS 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
Start: JAN 10
Duration: 10 weeks
Growing Up with Art
LEVEL: ALL
Learn the main concepts of drawing like proportion, composition, and contrast and create and artwork using the acrylic technique and mixed techniques.
The class will be taught in English and Spanish.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Judith Ferlini
In-person class at CMLC
FRIDAYS 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Start: JAN 13
Duration: 10 weeks
Mundus Imaginalis
(Workshop)
LEVEL: ALL
Children participate in a collective muralism workshop aimed at exploring our personal narrative and linking them into the communal story.
The class will be taught in English and Spanish.
Ages 7-18 welcome. Ages 6 and under welcome with parent supervision.
Class limit: 6
Teacher: Elena Chavarría
In partnership with The Arts Center
In-person class at CMLC
MONDAYS and TUESDAYS 4-6pm
Schedule: Feb 6,7, 20, 21, 27, and 28th facilitated painting sessions. Opening painting session and vision-setting set Feb 4 10am-3pm. Closing, final painting session, March 4th, 10am-3pm
Mindfulness Meditation
LEVEL: ALL
We will learn how to meditate both sitting down and while doing actions like walking. We will also learn methods for relaxing through stressful moments.
The class will be taught in English.
Class limit: 10
Teacher: Susanna Cohen
In-person class at CMLC
THURSDAY 3:00pm-4:30 pm
Start: JAN 12
Duration: 10 weeks
Spanish Conversation
Brunch Potluck
UPDATE: The Spanish Conversation Potluck of Jan 28th has been CANCELED. We will meet again on Feb. 18th
Come enjoy practicing Spanish, meeting new people, and sharing a meal together. Spanish level ranges from intermediate to fluent.
We get together and talk about anything and everything!
Please bring a brunch dish to share and come hang out with us while practicing your Spanish language skills!
Details:
Saturday, FEB 18th
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
Please write to Pedro Molina here, to reserve your spot
We hope to see you all there!
International Potluck
and a Movie Night
Bring a dinner dish to share and we’ll make popcorn for the movie! After the potluck we will have a screening of Dancing in Jaffa, it’s 1 hour 26 minutes long documentary about a ballroom dance teacher returning to his home in Israel to teach Palestinian and Jewish kids to dance together.
Details:
Thursday, FEB 2nd
Potluck: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Movie: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
Come for just the potluck, just the movie, or both!
This is a drop-in event.
Fundraiser Event:
Chiles Chipotles en Escabeche
A Mexican cuisine workshop fundraiser for the CMLC.
A three-generation culinary legacy of our secret recipes for a family salsa.
Details:
JAN 24th
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC)
2638 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis, OR
SUGGESTED DONATION: $25 – $100
You can REGISTER and make your CONTRIBUTION here
We hope to see you all there!
Thank you for your support!
