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Corvallis
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers gathered on Wednesday morning to place American flags on veterans' graves at Crystal Lake Cemetery in Corvallis. Eric Niemann, a former mayor, honored Capt. Edward Allworth and other service members while connecting local history to national pride. Philomath News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Corvallis artist is giving away his yard art free for anyone to enjoy. He says his pieces — while not perfect like Picasso’s — are simply meant for fun viewing at his home. Corvallis Gazette-Times
- ➤ The Corvallis Arts Walk is taking place today from 4 to 8 pm, showcasing eclectic art exhibits plus interactive panels across local venues including The Arts Center and Living Studios. Visitors can view miniature paintings, mixed media installations and live discussions on social and environmental themes. The Corvallis Advocate
- ➤ A Corvallis man gives away his playful yard art to neighbors as photos capture his creative designs displayed at his home. The colorful work adds a fun and unexpected detail to the local scene. Corvallis Gazette-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The blue whale skeleton, weighing 5,500 pounds, will soon be installed as a permanent exhibit at OSU’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, weather permitting. The restoration by Dinosaur Valley Studios lets viewers watch the installation via web cameras. The Corvallis Advocate
- ➤ Today, Letitia Carson Elementary at 2701 NW Satinwood hosts an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring memorabilia displays ahead of consolidation. Cheldelin Middle School holds an open house on May 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 987 NE Conifer, featuring storytelling and artifacts. KEZI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High honored its seniors in a 12-1 win over North Marion on Wednesday, May 20 at Terry Stephenson Field (their final regular-season home game). Wylie Griffith and Caleb Babcock delivered strong pitching and batting to extend a six-game win streak and keep the team in the conference title hunt. Philomath News
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Trail Running Film Festival
6 PM - 12 AM — Majestic Theatre — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the spirit of trail running through inspiring films and community connections.
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Corvallis Milonga
7-11 p.m. — Corvallis Odd Fellows — $15-20 sliding scale — Experience an evening of Argentine tango with a pre-milonga lesson and dancing to live DJ music.
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Run For The Hills
8 a.m. — Benton Cnty Fairgrounds — Registration required — Participate in scenic trail runs and support local land conservation efforts.
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