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Resolution Run participants of all ages take off at Avery Park on the first morning of 2011 for a 5K run from the park to downtown Corvallis and back. This year's event starts at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1.
Guided First Day Hikes, Oregon State Parks. Rangers and volunteers will lead New Year's Day hikes at 20 Oregon State Parks. Bundle up with family and friends and join hikes to learn about park history, geology, wildlife and plants at parks around the state. Hikes are free, and the $5 day-use parking fee will be waived that day for all state parks that require a parking permit and are open. Visit the Oregon First Day Hikes web page, https://bit.ly/3YKBHIR, to see the list of parks hosting hikes as well as start times and meetup locations. The nearest hikes to Benton and Linn counties are set for Silver Falls State Park in Sublimity. Additional hike information including terrain and hike distance is available via the park links on the web page. A few hikes require registration. Remember to plan for winter weather, dress in layers, wear sturdy shoes, bring water and carry binoculars for viewing wildlife. Share photos of First Day Hikes via Twitter and Instagram by using the hashtag #ORfirstdayhikes or tagging “Oregon State Parks” on Facebook. First Day Hikes is a national initiative to welcome the coming year in the outdoors, promote exercise and encourage connecting with nature. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has participated since 2012.
First Sunday after Christmas service, 9 a.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 2650 NW Highland Drive, Corvallis. The congregation will share God’s Word and Holy Communion both in the sanctuary and via live-stream worship, accessible at www.svlccorvallis.org and facebook.com/shepherdcorvallis. Pastor Eric Bohlmann’s sermon will be “Gentile Christmas.” Fellowship time will follow the worship service. Beginning at 10:30 a.m., Multi-gen Bible Study will discuss Chapter 6 of the Gospel of Matthew, the mountain message given to all by Jesus. Shepherd of the Valley is fully accessible.
New Year's Day service, 9:30 a.m., online. First United Methodist Church, Corvallis, will hold worship online only this week at https://www.facebook.com/CorvallisFUMC/live/. A New Year homily will be given.
Heart of the Valley Runners presents the 14th annual Resolution Run/Walk 5k and 2k, 10 a.m., Avery Park, Southwest Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. A good way to start the year. The free event starts and finishes at Avery Park and cruises nearby bike paths. Registration: 9 to 9:45 a.m. the day of the event, or online at hotvrunners.com to get updates and reminders as the day approaches. Racers invited, casual runners wanted, walkers welcomed, families encouraged, strollers OK, but no bikes or dogs, please. Refreshments provided. Information: hotvrunners@gmail.com.
"Polar Brr Swim," 1 to 4 p.m., Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 Highland Drive, Corvallis. Start the New Year by riding down the great white-water slide and taking the plunge into the cold outdoor pool. Warm up in the indoor pools and enjoy a treat on the way out. All ages. Regular admission rates apply. Information: https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/osborn.
Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. The contest is for the best use of lights in decorating the exterior of local homes for everyone to enjoy and vote for their favorite. The winners will receive prizes including a variety of gift certificates from local stores. Pictures of entries will be posted on the Albany Visitors Association Facebook page and addresses will be included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive with map will be posted on the Albany Explorer App and community members can vote for their favorites via Facebook or by emailing the AVA. Participants’ light displays will be on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 1, or longer. For more information about voting on and viewing the light displays, visit albanyvisitors.com, email info@albanyvisitors.com or call 541-928-0911.
Christmas village on display, through Sunday, Jan. 1, foyer, Albany Senior Living, 420 NW Geri St., North Albany. Created by residents, the village is over 20 feet long and contains dolls and items created during craft sessions by residents in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The dolls were constructed from glass bottles topped with polystyrene balls for faces, then dressed in outfits created by residents. Arrange a visit with activities director Georgia Thompson at 541-206-7518 or georgiainoregon@yahoo.com.
Republic Services is accepting drop-offs of discarded Christmas lights through Tuesday, Jan. 2, at 1214 SE Montgomery St. in Albany or the recycle depot at 110 NE Walnut Blvd. in Corvallis.
Republic Services will pick up discarded Christmas trees through Friday, Jan. 13. Place your tree at the curb on your regularly scheduled service day for pickup. Trees must be free of flocking, tree stands, ornaments and lights. Trees must also have trunks smaller than 6 inches in diameter. For residents of Adair Village, Corvallis, Philomath, Tangent and rural Benton County: Tree pickup will take place only within city limits.
Holiday pet supply drive, Linn County Animal Rescue, 39389 Plagman Drive, Lebanon. This is a sanctuary/rescue for neglected, abandoned and abused horses, and hospice dogs. In existence for 14 years, the rescue is 100% run by volunteers. The rescue provides “Healing Hearts with Horses” events for developmentally disabled/handicapped and individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder. For more information, to consider volunteering at the rescue and to participate in fundraisers (Bottle Drop and Points for Profit), visit www.lcarhorse.org or call 541-258-3422. If horses and dogs speak to your heart, consider donating gift certificates; cash; cleaning supplies; senior horse grain; or small blankets, beds or pee pads for dogs. Donations can be sent to PO Box 2669, Lebanon, OR 97355.
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