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Corvallis
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Benton County Sheriff's Office will host the 31st Annual Shop with a Cop event this holiday season, where elementary-aged children join officers and social workers for a shopping trip in early December to receive gift cards for holiday gifts. The event is funded entirely by community and law enforcement donations and aims to build positive connections between local youth and cops. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On November 13, the Corvallis School Board approved Superintendent Ryan Noss’ revised consolidation plan (after over six hours of community comments and deliberations) that will close Letitia Carson Elementary and Cheldelin Middle School while Mountain View Elementary converts to a K-8 model. Under the plan, Carson students will transfer next year to Bessie Coleman (44%), Mountain View (32%), or Kathryn Jones Harrison (21%), and the board will investigate updates to school boundaries. The Corvallis Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service found that the 2021 heat dome scorched almost 5% of western Oregon forest and turned green tree canopies to red or orange — damaging 293,546 hectares. They said factors like sun exposure, slope direction and tree type made some forests more vulnerable, which may lead to changes if future heat waves are stronger. The Corvallis Advocate
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Benton County Schools Credit Union will celebrate its new Philomath branch at the corner of Seventh and Applegate streets with a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.+ The credit union, which has served local public employees for more than 25 years and will include space for a future business, will offer free saplings to the first 50 guests. Philomath News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Linda Modrell, a longtime Benton County commissioner from Philomath, died on Nov. 8 at age 82—she served four terms and fought for marriage equality and support for vulnerable residents during her 16-year tenure. Her work brought lasting benefits such as health clinics and conservation projects, and she is survived by two sons. Philomath News
- ➤ Officials released Oregon’s 25-year Energy Strategy that shows the state will rely on solar & wind power instead of new nuclear plants, noting that nuclear projects face long permits and high costs. The plan sets new rules for high-load data centers & building upgrades to improve energy efficiency by 2050. Philomath News
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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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Winter's Eve Corvallis
Holiday Celebration — Evening — Downtown Corvallis — $50 per person — A sparkling evening with shopping, music, wine, and food benefiting local children and families.
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Making Spirits Bright - A Winter Dance Concert
3-4:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — $16 for students/seniors, $18 for adults — Celebrate the season with dazzling performances from ballet to hip hop at the Majestic's annual dance concert.
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Breath of the Forest
12-2 p.m. — Peavy Arboretum — Free entry — Immerse in nature with a guided hike and sound bath to inspire future forest stewards.
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Wreath Making Workshop
1:30-4:30 a.m. — Corvallis — Free entry — Create a unique wreath using natural materials in a guided workshop.
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A Very Jazzy Nutcracker
6:30 p.m. — Majestic Theatre — Tickets $30-$45 — Experience a dazzling jazzy rendition of Tchaikovsky’s classic with live music, auctions, and special guests.
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~ Albert Einstein
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