Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 9-year-old Cash Thorstad, now in remission after battling cancer, learned on Wednesday at Subaru of Albany that a partnership between Make-A-Wish Oregon and Subaru will grant him a trip to Maui this summer. He will travel with his parents and younger brother—bringing hope to his community. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Majestic Theatre will perform Shakespeare’s As You Like It at Bruce Starker Arts Park on July 12 and 13. The event will feature a pre-show concert, food vendors, and kids activities starting at 5 pm + advance tickets are $15 while door tickets cost $20 with free entry for children 12 and under. City of Corvallis
- ➤ Corvallis will celebrate the 4th of July with an upgraded fireworks display—local organizers say the show will feature more intense pyrotechnics and exciting surprises and is set for July 4. KGAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philomath School Board members Rick Wells and Joe Dealy are ending their service as their terms expire on June 30—after receiving a heartfelt farewell at their final meeting on June 12—and will be replaced by Erin McMullen and Tom Klipfel when they are sworn in on July 7. Philomath News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Oregon counties will receive more than $31 million in PILT funding for 2025 for key services like road work and public safety, with funds going to Benton, Coos, Douglas, Lane and Linn counties. U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley plus Ron Wyden say the money will help rural communities get the resources they need. KEZI
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Corvallis Celtic Festival
Various times — Central Park — Mostly free — Celebrate Celtic culture with vibrant music, dancing, and engaging workshops.
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Clyde Mcgee Live Performance
7-11:30 p.m. — Bombs Away Cafe - A Rockin' Taqueria — Enjoy great food and foot-stomping music with Clyde Mcgee from the Bridge City Sinners.
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Art and Wine in the Garden 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Garland Nursery — Free entry — Explore a vibrant garden filled with local artisans and enjoy fine wines while immersing in artistic creations.
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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