Good morning, Corvallis.

The Corvallis Holiday Parade returns after a 5-year break with new organizers planning a different route.

They hope the new course will bring back the festive spirit for local residents.

The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library’s Holiday Book Sale will start Friday at the main meeting room on NW Monroe Ave and run through Saturday with a wide selection of books, CDs, DVDs, and book bags available for purchase plus refreshments and craft activities.

The event, organized by Friends+Foundation, will feature special offers such as donors-only hours and free children’s books with backpack purchases.

The Benton County Board of Commissioners approved the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion, which raises public health and environmental concerns that may affect future generations — a local group called VNEQS will file an appeal on December 5 to try to stop the expansion.

Community members are being urged to support the appeal as the fight to protect the region’s environment continues.

State health officials said that about 360,000 Oregonians have received this season’s COVID-19 vaccine—21% lower than this time last year—and they warn of a steady decline in immunization rates since 2020.

They noted that about one million people got a flu shot, which is still 5% below last year's pace.

Philomath High School’s boys basketball team expects to contend for a league title with two returning starters and a deeper roster — Coach Blake Ecker said the Warriors will use today’s scrimmages at Santiam Christian to prepare for a home opener against Crescent Valley tomorrow.

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.

Corazón New Year’s Party 2026

8:30 PM – 12:00 AM — Corazón — $40 General Admission | $35 for Wine Club Members — Dance the night away with exceptional wines, handcrafted cocktails, and gourmet food as you ring in the new year.