Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
Good morning, Corvallis.
The Corvallis Indoor Winter Market opens today at Guerber Hall at 9 a.m., offering local produce, food, and artisan goods.
Visitors can enjoy shopping and supporting neighborhood vendors + building community ties.
Corvallis Housing First held a groundbreaking for Third Street Commons on March 19 to begin constructing a 47 unit permanent supportive housing project for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
The project will offer furnished studio & one bedroom apartments with health & case management, and construction completes in September 2027.
Artists and galleries participated in the Corvallis Arts Walk on March 19 at downtown venues where exhibits ranged from nature themes to dystopian art, and locations were open from 4 pm to 8 pm with select receptions starting at 5:30 pm.
OSU professors expressed a sense of betrayal after Chavez revelations raised questions about whether the university will drop his name from the cultural center.
Local summer camp registrations for preschool and elementary students are available now, though many sessions are full with waitlists open.
Options include nature sessions at Corvallis Environmental Center (Caterpillar Camps) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and themed camps running mid-June to August.
State Fish and Wildlife officials said that white-nose syndrome was found in six bats in Columbia and Benton Counties this month, marking the first time the deadly fungal disease has been detected in Oregon.
Scientists will continue testing and working with rehabilitators to monitor bat roosts.
Republic Services appealed the county’s decision to reverse its landfill expansion permit after new DEQ evidence led to reconsideration.
County officials said they received the appeal notice Tuesday night and will meet with EPA and DEQ in coming months to address environmental violations.
The Philomath High School girls tennis team lost a 5-3 match at Dallas High School on Thursday, Mar.
19 — Lucy Thomas and Lizzie Workman won key singles while Lucie Oster and Clara Neville won doubles; the team will face Valley Catholic on Tuesday, Mar. 31.
Solas Performance
7 p.m. — Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts - PRAx — $32-$40 ($5 for students) — Experience the finest Celtic ensemble with award-winning musicianship and exciting melodies.
Washington Huskies at Oregon State Beavers Baseball
5:35-6:35 p.m. — Goss Stadium — Check website for ticket prices — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup between the Huskies and Beavers.
Corvallis Ducks Unlimited Dinner Banquet
Evening — CH2M HILL Alumni Center — Support conservation efforts — Dine and connect over a shared passion for wetland and waterfowl preservation.
Cal Poly Mustangs vs. Oregon State Beavers Baseball
5:35-6:35 p.m. — Goss Stadium — Cost info unavailable — Watch a thrilling college baseball matchup between the Mustangs and the Beavers.
Corvallis Half Marathon and 5K
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Reser Stadium — Registration required — Experience a scenic tour through Corvallis on a mostly flat course suitable for runners of all levels.
Cal State Fullerton Titans vs. Oregon State Beavers
5:35-8:35 p.m. — Goss Stadium — Cost info not provided — Catch an exciting collegiate baseball matchup under the evening sky.
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