Good morning, Corvallis.

A community garage sale is scheduled for this weekend to help restore the historic bell tower at the Independent Community Center on Fern Road — the sale will run Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the old schoolhouse and all funds will pay for repairs to the front porch, bell tower, and exterior paint.

Stacker used BLS data from May 2024—ranking the 50 lowest-paying jobs in Corvallis by median annual wages.

The list shows that positions such as residential advisors earned around $43,150 while fast food and counter workers earned about $30,690, underscoring challenges for workers at or below the poverty threshold.

Benton County Historical Society will host History Mystery Summer Camp at Philomath Museum from Aug.

11—15 for students entering third through fifth grade. The camp will run daily from 9 a.m.—3 p.m. and include hands-on activities, storytelling and crafts to teach about 1800s Oregon life; registration is $275 per child.

The Corvallis school board adopted an austere budget—showing caution in spending—while approving superintendent pay as a sign of strong support.

The board will move ahead with the new plan in the upcoming school year.

Gov. Kotek proposed Monday to take $161 million from the state's rainy day fund for wildfire response and prevention during the 2025-27 biennium—she said current legislative proposals fall short of meeting the needed funding.

The governor urged lawmakers to secure additional one-time funds before the session ends.

The Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2081, which codifies a plan for the state’s $101 billion pension fund to become carbon neutral within 25 years; the law requires cutting fossil fuel investments by 60% by 2035 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050—pending Gov. Tina Kotek’s signature.

Center for Women & Families Tour

6-7 p.m. — Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center — Registration required — Explore the labor and delivery unit with a guided tour showcasing comfort and amenities available for new families.

Inavale Farm Horse Trials

8 AM – 5 PM — Inavale Farm Boarding and Grooming — Entry fees apply — Experience thrilling equestrian competition at the Inavale Farm Horse Trials.

Open Streets Corvallis

11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. — Willamette Park And Natural Area — Free entry — Enjoy a car-free parade and street festival led by the DTW Street Band in Northern Corvallis.

Philomath Frolic & Rodeo

7:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Inc — Ticket prices vary — Experience three nights of thrilling rodeo action at the 72nd annual celebration.

Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games

Friday to Sunday — Oregon State University — Free for spectators — Celebrate athletic achievements at the state-level competition featuring various sports and activities.