Good morning, Corvallis.

Marys River Grange No. 685 in Philomath will host its annual Plant Sale and Seed Swap on Saturday, April 26 at Marys River Grange Hall at 24707 Grange Hall Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—vegetables, herbs, house plants, native seeds and gardening supplies will be available by donation to support Philomath Community Services and the Grange, and tool sharpening plus baby goats from Windy Hill Farm will be on site.

OSU faculty reached a tentative deal on their contract that still must be ratified—pay increases fell short of union hopes to offset rising living costs.

Last week, Linn-Benton Community College hosted a signing-day ceremony to welcome 125 new technical education students, including eight from Philomath.

Students enrolled in programs such as heavy equipment/diesel technology, culinary arts, computer-aided drafting, visual communications, and automotive technology received support from college staff, families, and industry partners.

Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a drug take-back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kalapuya Building parking lot at 4500 SW Research Way in Corvallis—residents may safely drop off expired or unused medications using the drive-through route—while following volunteer instructions.

A report released earlier this year shows that Corvallis ranked #9 among small metros for multifamily housing, making it the only Oregon city on the list—local policy changes have helped build over 350 affordable rental units and more than 250 additional units are planned.

This growth aims to ease the rental shortage for Oregon State students and others in the community.

Stacker compiled a list using Zillow data to rank homes in five Corvallis metro area cities, showing that Corvallis leads with a typical value of $553,860 and Monroe follows at $542,471—other cities include Philomath, Alsea, and Adair Village.

The report details 1-year and 5-year price changes, reflecting ongoing market growth.

Fourteen Philomath High athletes won 15 individual events and two relay races at a Tuesday track meet in Newport — senior Warwick Bushnell won the 100-meter dash in 11.16 seconds while juniors and freshmen set season-best marks.

Philomath is set to compete in the Meet of Champions at Sweet Home on Saturday at 10 a.m. for field events and 11:30 a.m. for track events.

2025 Earth Ball

8-11 p.m. — Corvallis Odd Fellows — Tickets $10-$100 — Dance the night away at a lively celebration of the Earth with DJ Nicole and Dr. Gonzo.

Majestic Readers Theatre: Becky Nurse of Salem

7 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $16, $14 for students and seniors — Experience a contemporary tale of a grandmother seeking magical help in a humorous exploration of modern life and ancestry.

Beaver Piaffe Dressage Show

9 a.m. — Inavale Farm Boarding and Grooming — Support local dressage talent — A student-run ODS League Show featuring competitive equestrian performances from Introductory Level to Grand Prix.

Oregon Parenting Educators Conference

April 28th-29th — Oregon State University — Registration fee applies — Engage in professional development and networking with parenting educators and family support professionals.

Live Music: Manny Martinez Quartet

3-5 p.m. — Ankeny Vineyard — Cost info not provided — Experience the melodic sounds of Manny Martinez's guitar after his distinguished journey through Berklee.

Wine Dinner with Compton Family Wines

6-9 p.m. — del Alma Restaurant — Reserve through Del Alma — Enjoy exquisite Compton wines paired with a multi-course meal in the heart of Corvallis.

David Jacobs-Strain Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Whiteside Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the magic of music with David Jacobs-Strain as he takes you on a heartfelt journey through his songs.

CARDV's Annual Run/Walk 5K for Safe Families

7:30 a.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Registration required — Enjoy a community-driven 5K to support safe families in the area.

Mother's Day Brunch Celebration

5-9 p.m. — 517 SW 2nd St, Corvallis, OR — Special menu for Mother's Day — Celebrate with delicious brunch items fit for queens.

Spring Stampede

7-9 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — Ticket information TBA — Watch exciting qualifiers in Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Goat Tying, Pole Bending, and Barrel Racing.

Scheherazade and Celilo Falls (Oregon Symphony)

Featuring fantastical worlds of bewitching lovers and swashbuckling sailors, Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade recalls the queen who saves her life — and those of 1,000 women — with her stories. And Principal Cello and composer Nancy Ives merges music, poetry, and photography to tell the story of the majestic falls of Celilo, Oregon.