Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Corvallis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Corvallis Gazette-Times
- ➤ 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 Corvallis Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Corvallis Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. The Corvallis Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Philomath News
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The only way out is through.
~ Robert Frost
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