Good morning, Corvallis.

The Philomath Museum invites community members to celebrate Pacific Coast fruit history on Saturday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Linda Ziedrich will speak on the Lewelling brothers and guests will taste heirloom apples from Territorial Road Orchards with free entry and a suggested $10 donation.

The Philomath School Board formally accepted two additional complaints against Chair Erin Gudge—bringing the total to eight—after reviewing concerns over her controversial social media post about Charlie Kirk’s death.

The board will meet in a special session on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.—where each complainant may speak for up to 10 minutes—while holding a separate hearing to address process complaints directed at the board.

OSU’s new wave-energy testing facility off the Newport coast will begin generating power by next fall as companies start testing devices to harness ocean energy—BPA has agreed to purchase all the power at market rates.

PacWave, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the state, connects devices to onshore distribution via four subsea cables to support early industry investment.

Condor 25K Trail Run

9 AM — Peavy Arboretum — $55-$66 entry — Experience a scenic 25K trail run through the stunning McDonald Forest in memory of Dave 'Condor' Bateham.

22nd Annual St. Anne Greek Fest

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Lewisburg Grange Hall — Free admission — Enjoy delicious Greek food, live music, and family-friendly fun at this community celebration.

The Great Pumpkin Run

9 AM – 12 PM — Ashbrook Independent School — Registration required — Celebrate the fall season with a fun run and costume contest for the whole family.

Bloktoberfest 2025

5-11 p.m. — Block 15 Brewing Downtown Pub — $10 admission — Celebrate Oktoberfest with live music, German food, and stein-holding competitions under the big tent.

Mini Kiss Live Performance

8-11:30 p.m. — Bombs Away Cafe - A Rockin' Taqueria — Free entry — Experience the high-energy rock tribute from Mini Kiss in an unforgettable night of music.

Children's Halloween Party

4-6 p.m. — Corvallis-Benton County Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with games, candy, and costumes in a safe, fun environment for kids.

Willamette Bewitched Halloween Paddle

10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Crystal Lake Sports Fields — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with a festive paddle on the Willamette River in costume and support a community food drive.