Good morning, Corvallis.

The Mid Valley Bicycle Club will hold a 10 a.m. ride on May 18 in Corvallis for the 23rd Annual Midge Cramer Bicycle Ride—an event that honors local cycling tradition.

Dozens of Corvallis teachers and families spoke at a school board meeting on May 8 to voice concerns over budget cuts—arguing the changes would impact classroom quality.

Benton County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 9 at northeast Second Street to begin building a new courthouse that will house the county courthouse, district attorney’s office and an emergency operations center—plans that aim to modernize legal services while preserving the historic 1880s courthouse as a landmark—with the new facility expected to open in fall.

A federal judge ruled that international students at OSU and UO are protected for the duration of court proceedings—this decision ensures their legal status remains secure as the case continues.

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.

Lebanon Strawberry Festival

Various times — Cheadle Lake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the community with fireworks, parades, and the World's Largest Strawberry Shortcake.

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.

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.

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.