Volume 3, Number 187
Good Morning. It’s Saturday, November 26, 2022
I’m taking time off for the holiday so the newsletter is a bit more abbreviated than usual. I did want to get the story out about the upcoming Christmas tree lighting event to help spread the word on this popular seasonal activity, so be sure to check that out if you have interest. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
The Latest …
Philomath’s Christmas tree set to light up on Nov. 29
Community celebration hosted by the chamber of commerce begins at 6 p.m.
The sights and sounds seen and heard on the front lawn of the museum at around this time each year embodies the small-town experience that is life in Philomath. Santa Claus rides in on the local fire department’s antique fire truck, hands out candy canes and poses for photos with the youngsters. The singing voices […]
Two affordable housing projects will add dozens of homes in Oregon
Two projects in Eugene and Lincoln City aim to help Oregon’s housing crisis by building dozens of homes for low-income residents. The Lincoln City project […]
Most popular baby names for girls in Oregon
Stacker compiled a list of the most popular baby names for girls in Oregon using data from the Social Security Administration. Names are ranked by […]
Philomath in Photos
In Case You Missed It …
Brad’s Blog: What I’m thankful for in Philomath
It’s a Thanksgiving tradition in many families — you all take a seat at the table and take turns at sharing what you’re thankful for […]
Community Calendar
• Monday, Nov. 28: Philomath City Council Meeting, 6 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 28: Kings Valley Charter School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Benton County Board of Commissioners Meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 29: Philomath Community Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration, 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 30: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 30: Storytime at Philomath Community Library, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 1: PHS swimming vs. Sisters, 4 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 2: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Dec. 2: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.