Good morning, Corvallis.

Old Mill Center for Children and Families will host its 45th annual dinner and auction on May 3 at the CH2M Hill Alumni Center on OSU campus to raise funds for services that support more than 2,000 local children and families.

The in-person gala will offer a plated gourmet dinner—live and silent auctions—raffle drawings including a car raffle, and an online silent auction will run through May 2.

Benton County will begin public hearings this week on Republic Services’ request to expand the Coffin Butte landfill with meetings scheduled Tuesday and Thursday at the county’s Kalapuya Building in Corvallis—officials will decide on the permit at a June 17 meeting while accepting written testimony. The Philomath School Board and the Kings Valley Charter School Board will also meet Monday at KVCS at 5 p.m. to discuss updates and vote on naming the Philomath High softball field.

Philomath High School girls tennis team won all seven matches in straight sets at home on Thursday against North Marion with four matches ending 6-0, 6-0.

The team will play Estacada on Tuesday at home while the boys compete on the road.

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.

Corvallis Spring Roll

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cloverland City Park — Free entry — A fun-filled bike and trike ride for kids promoting safe cycling and active lifestyles.

Union at Pacific Highway Grand Opening

9-11 p.m. — 150 SW Wake Robin Ave — Free entry — Celebrate the opening of a new affordable housing community in Corvallis, Oregon.

Cirque Valise

7-9 p.m. — Whiteside Theatre — $10 pre-sale, $15 day of show — Experience a delightful family-friendly vaudeville circus with Cirque Valise.

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.