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Corvallis
Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philomath Elementary School will host the Frolic and Rodeo Holiday Craft Fair this weekend — featuring over 80 vendor booths that display handmade goods, local art and food — as the event creates a festive atmosphere. Santa will visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day and organizers advise carpooling due to limited parking. Philomath News
- ➤ Food banks in Linn and Benton counties face growing challenges as tens of thousands are set to lose food benefits—volunteers report fear in the eyes of those seeking help. Pantries are scrambling to adjust services before more community members are affected. Corvallis Gazette-Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmaker Joe Sherlock’s new horror film 'Dead Eyes Behind the Painted Smile' will have its world premiere at Darkside Cinema on Halloween, October 31 at 7 pm—tickets cost $8 with all proceeds benefiting the theater. Scenes were filmed at the cinema and around Corvallis to add local authenticity. The Corvallis Advocate
- ➤ Under Memorial Union’s east wing, students work in a small art studio to clean and restore famous art with the help of curator Ange Purviance—she leads a team that repairs pieces including those by former OSU art professor J. Leo Fairbanks and teaches practical art conservation skills. The Corvallis Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding for SNAP will run out November 1 if the government remains shut down, stopping benefits for over 757,000 Oregonians who use the program to buy groceries—leaving many seniors and people with disabilities at risk. Oregon officials are discussing emergency fund options, but no final plan has been released yet. Philomath News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philomath High School will host the Oregon West Conference Championships at the Paul Mariman Memorial Cross Country Course on Saturday with junior varsity races beginning at 10:30 a.m. and varsity events starting at 11:45 a.m. for boys and 12:20 p.m. for girls. The girls are favored to win a 13th consecutive title with sophomore Cassidy Smart expected to win individually — the boys will also compete for a state berth. Philomath News
- ➤ Philomath High's volleyball team earned the fifth seed for the Class 4A playoffs and will host Madras Saturday—its match start time is to be announced. The Warriors finished the season with 15 wins and 6 losses and hope to reach the state tournament for the first time since 2021. Philomath News
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Majestic Movie Extravaganza: Hocus Pocus
7 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $15 — Experience the classic tale of witches and mischief in Salem this Halloween.
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Vaulted Aviary: Happily Ever After... After Dark
7 p.m. — Whiteside Theatre — $10 pre-sales, $15 at the door — Experience whimsical tales with thrilling acrobatics after dark.
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North Texas Mean Green vs. Oregon State Beavers Basketball
6:30 – 8:00 PM — Gill Coliseum — Check website for ticket prices — An exciting college basketball match-up in Corvallis.
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Lightnin' Luke Concert
7-11:30 p.m. — Bombs Away Cafe - A Rockin' Taqueria — Check venue for ticket info — Experience the soulful folk tunes of Lightnin' Luke with powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
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A Merely Merrie Christmas Story
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $17 — Experience a Shakespearean twist on a holiday classic with humor and slapstick charm.
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Rock Concert Benefit for Lumina Hospice
7-9:30 p.m. — Ashbrook Independent School — $88 General Admission, $150 VIP — Experience a unique fusion of classical and rock music while supporting local hospice and youth musicians.
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