Good morning, Corvallis.

Beaver Auto Sales in Philomath will host a charity car wash from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to support Iglesia Emanuel Church youth activities.

Owner Joe Carrillo will provide hot dogs + refreshments and hold a raffle for Dutch Bros Coffee gift cards while all proceeds benefit the youth group.

A Benton County judge sentenced William Chase Hargrove to life in prison on June 18 for the Easter Sunday 2017 murder of his Russian fiancée Anna Repkina near Alsea—this marks his second conviction after he successfully appealed his first sentence.

Philomath Fire and Rescue helps elderly and disabled residents who have fallen at home by moving them to safe spots and connecting them with the care they need.

Fire Chief Chancy Ferguson said such lift assists have increased since COVID-19 and usually take 10 to 15 minutes—showing the department’s strong commitment to community service.

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025—an act that funds over 4,000 school districts and 700 counties in rural Oregon and Idaho through the 2026 fiscal year.

Lawmakers now urge the U.S. House to reauthorize the program to continue funding local services.

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.

Graand Kinetic Challenge

10 a.m. — Crystal Lake Sports Fields — Free admission — Watch imaginative human-powered vehicles race through terrain and water in a whimsical competition.

Corvallis Celtic Festival

Various times — Central Park — Mostly free — Celebrate Celtic culture with vibrant music, dancing, and engaging workshops.