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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shirley Mae Byrne, a beloved local pianist, teacher and fundraiser, died April 23 at age 92 after a long life dedicated to music and community service—her family will hold a memorial service on May 31 at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church. This loss marks the end of an era for many in Corvallis who admired her contributions. KGAL
- ➤ Philomath residents can help fight hunger as the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place Saturday; residents are asked to leave nonperishable food by their mailbox before mail carriers collect donations, and local volunteers will sort and weigh items at PCS starting at 10 a.m.—the food will benefit Philomath Community Gleaners and Nancy’s Food Pantry. Philomath News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On April 28, Philomath Police responded to a fraud report on the 2000 block of Applegate Street when a resident received calls from a man claiming to be an underage girl's father demanding $9,000 — police identified the situation as a common scam and advised ignoring the calls. Philomath News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Benton County will soon be able to safely dispose of hazardous items not accepted in the regular trash cart—local officials say the event offers a safe and convenient alternative. Corvallis Gazette-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 3144 will stop new planned communities from banning manufactured and modular homes and extend grant eligibility for legal help for mobile home park and marina residents until January 2031—after passing the House vote 49 to 7—and now awaits Senate committee review before reaching Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk. Philomath News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High's baseball team won a 6-3 game against Newport on Monday with junior Caleb Babcock pitching a complete-game six-hitter to secure the Warriors' 11th straight win. The school’s boys and girls golf teams and girls tennis team also competed in tournaments that featured strong individual efforts and have upcoming matches scheduled later this week. Philomath News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lebanon Strawberry Festival
Various times — Cheadle Lake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the community with fireworks, parades, and the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake.
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Live & Learn with your Baby
9:00 – 10:50 AM — Benton Center, Linn-Benton Community College — $25 — Discover how to nurture your baby’s growth through songs and activities while connecting with other parents.
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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.
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