‘Star is Born’ film
original at LBCC
The movie classic “A Star is Born” will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Russell Tripp Performance Center at Linn-Benton Community College.
The film will be a color remastered version of the 1937 classic in which young actress Esther Blodgett pursues her dream of Hollywood stardom with the help of seasoned actor Norman Maine. This original film inspired remakes starring Judy Garland in 1954, Barbara Streisand in 1976 and Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper in 2018.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for LBCC students or EBT/WIC card holders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available.
This is a fundraiser for Mid-Valley productions, a non-profit live performing art and events company that aims to bring cultural, educational, and entertaining experiences to the community.
Free genealogy
class offered
Sweet Home Genealogy Society will offer a free class to the public on “Beginning Genealogy” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at 1223 Kalmia St.
The class is one of a series of four being offered on the third Saturday of each month through May 17. Classes will range from 45 minutes to an hour in length, with time for questions at the end.
Gladys Seifert will lead the Feb. 15 class. A tour of the Genealogy Library will follow the class.
For more information, contact the Genealogy Society at (541) 818-0578.
Small Woodlands
Seedling Sale Feb. 15
Linn County Small Woodlands Association (LCSWA) will host the 30th annual tree and shrub seedling sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany.
Plants available include conifer and deciduous trees, ferns, flowers, native and pollinator-friendly plants, and shrubs. Pre-orders can be made through LCSWA’s online shop until Jan. 31 at https://linncountyswa.com/shop.
Author book signing
Crime thriller author Chris Patchell will join local authors at a book signing event at noon Saturday, Feb. 15, at Into the Brew Coffee House, 1262 Main St., Sweet Home.
Patchell is the author of the Lacey James series, which is based in Sweet Home. She will read and sign copies of her published books, including “Kill Her.”
Local authors interested in participating can email [email protected] to sign up.
Crab Feed
Fundraiser
The Sweet Home Elks Lodge will host a crab feed from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 440 Osage St.
Hosted by the Sweet Home Elkettes, the dinner includes one freshly-caught cooked crab, corn on the cob, coleslaw, baked beans, Texas toast and dessert, with a no-host bar. Proceeds benefit area charities.
Group reservation and to-go options are available. Reservations are required by Monday, Feb. 10, limited to the first 150 tickets. Call or text Corinda Stubbs at 541.905.6127 or Tracey Weidner at 541.788.7503 for payment options, or pay at the Elks Lodge bar.
Frontier Heritage
Fair in Eugene
Fort Umpqua Muzzloaders of Springfield will hold its 30th annual Frontier Heritage Fair Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, at the Lane County Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., in Eugene.
The focus of the fair will be pre-1898, including mountain men, the Civil War and the Old West.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 13 and over, with kids 12 and under free.
The event will feature displays and purchase opportunities of artifacts and replicas from that period, including the Hudson’s Bay Company, the Northwest Civil War Council, a replica of Fort Umpqua, the Applegate trail and Free Emigrant routes, Northwest Native art and Kalapuya native culture.
It will include children’s activities and demonstrations of historic skills, including spinning, quilting, rug braiding, woodworking and tinsmithing. The Oregon Old Time Fiddlers will perform.
For more information, call (541) 689-4281 or (541) 746-1819.
GameCom in
Corvallis Feb. 15-16
C3 GameCon returns to the C3 Corvallis Community Center for its fourth year Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15-16, at the Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis.
The two-day celebration of gaming brings together enthusiasts from across the region for gaming sessions, a cosplay contest and panels and workshops led by celebrity guests. Attendees can also explore the vendor hall to discover unique finds, food and beverages, and connect with fellow fans who share their passion for gaming.
Advance ticket prices are $18 for a two-day pass or $12 for a one-day pass. Door pricing for a one-day pass is $18 and a two-day pass is $27. To purchase tickets in advance visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/c3-gamecon.
The event will include Monsters and Magic Items workshops with YouTube content creator and gaming enthusiast CinderBlocksSally, a miniature figure painting workshop, and Heroes and Villains Workshops, also with CinderBlocksSally.
A complete vendor list and list of games available will be revealed as the event nears, at the website listed above.