Good morning, Corvallis.

Turkey Bingo will return Friday from 5-8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with bingo games, a silent auction, and a $10 meal deal from Figaro’s Pizza to benefit Philomath Middle School’s band, choir and drama programs.

Organizers will offer multiple rounds of bingo with frozen turkeys as prizes and allow guests to join throughout the evening.

A local nonprofit serving children who have experienced abuse or neglect has issued an urgent call for financial support to fund advocacy services, as its executive director explained in a statement.

Corvallis cartoonist Jack Compere debuted his new series—A Cartoonist Meets a Ballroom and a Hustle—that mixes creative flair with vivid storytelling and invites readers to share their own stories with The Advocate.

Benton County Schools Credit Union opened its new permanent building at 138 S.

Seventh St. in Philomath—ending 25 years of leasing—and built it from the ground up by a Corvallis company—known for energy-efficient features and a community room—to mark its lasting commitment to the area.

Oregon published its 25-year Energy Strategy last Wednesday that focuses on boosting energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transportation rather than opening a path to new nuclear plants + state officials noted that the plan relies on more solar, wind and other clean energy to help reduce long-term costs from climate change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wreath Making Workshop

1:30-4:30 a.m. — Corvallis — Free entry — Create a unique wreath using natural materials in a guided workshop.

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.

Sam Houston Bearkats vs. Oregon State Beavers Mens Basketball

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Gill Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch the Bearkats clash with the Beavers in an exciting college basketball showdown.