Good morning, Corvallis.

Strengthening Rural Families will host a free Cooperative Co-Parenting Class for separated and divorced parents on Tuesday evenings from Oct.

13 through Dec. 1 at Clemens Primary School in Philomath (dinner is served at 5:15 p.m. before the 5:30–7:30 p.m. session). Pre-registration is required.

Veterans and families connected with local, state and federal organizations at the Linn-Benton Veterans Stand Down at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center, accessing VA benefits, housing help and medical care.

Organizers said new efforts, including plans for a nearby YMCA veterans housing facility, will further support wraparound care.

Today, the Corvallis Fall Festival kicks off at Central Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with over 170 art booths, live music on two stages (highlighting the headlining Pascal Bokar AfroBlueGrazz Band) and family activities; tomorrow will feature a 1K to 10K race and more art and music events.

Oregon State University scientists patented a new eco-friendly process to separate zirconium from hafnium using a water-based solution for semiconductor & nuclear energy applications.

The method achieved a separation factor of 33, vastly surpassing the industry standard and promising greener production with enhanced safety.

Registration is open for the 13th annual Lilly's Lope for Hope, a 5K run and walk to raise funds for youth suicide prevention that will take place on Oct.

17 at Philomath City Park with check-in at 9 a.m. and the race beginning at 10 a.m., with early bird discounts through Sept. 30.

Corvallis housing market is easing from a high-pressure pace as 65 homes sold in August with 201 active listings + sellers secured about 99.5% of asking prices, while nearby Albany and Lebanon show similar trends with more choices for buyers.