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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Corvallis da Vinci Days will return this weekend with the Graand Kinetic Challenge as teams build human-powered vehicles for a 20-plus mile race through downtown and the OSU campus—participants will also enjoy vintage cars and live New Orleans-style jazz during the 'Roaring 2020s' themed event. The race begins Saturday at Crystal Lake Sports Park with a pageantry contest and continues Sunday with a 175-foot mud bog and a float on the Willamette River while a $5 parking fee supports the event. Corvallis Gazette-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Philomath High School graduates were chosen for Oregon State Credit Union’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Today scholarships and will each receive $2,500 based on academic achievement and community work. Hellesto will attend George Fox University & Hruska plans to enroll at Oregon State University. Philomath News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep Kevin Mannix and Michelle Mhoon filed a ballot initiative on July 15 to eliminate Oregon’s estate tax for residents who die after Jan. 1, 2027 — the End the Death Tax Act — and aim to place the measure on the 2026 ballot. They must gather 1,000 sponsorship signatures followed by 117,173 valid signatures to qualify the petition. Philomath News
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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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Benton County Fair & Rodeo
7 p.m. — Benton County Fairgrounds — $8-$10 — Experience live music, thrilling rides, and rodeo excitement all in one location.
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2025 Oregon Senior Games
Aug 1-3 — Corvallis Community Center — Check OregonSeniorGames.com for details — A competitive and social event for active seniors in beautiful Corvallis.
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