Today's Highlights

Here are some local events happening today:

Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St. Forty to 50 vendors with gifts and holiday craft items; breakfast and lunch available; live entertainment and demonstrations; door prizes. Sponsored by Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. Proceeds will be donated to local charities. Information: Marilyn Schmidt, 929-3133 or 740-7955, or www.philomathrodeo.org.

Chintimini Nature Event, 9:30 a.m., Chintimini Wildlife Center, 311 N.W. Lewisburg Ave. Sponsored by Parents for Education Plus. Registration: Rema, 753-0614 or rschneid@samhealth.org.

National Novel Writing Month: Grass Roots Write-In, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., balcony, Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St. Bring a notepad or laptop. Information: www.nanowrimo.org or 754-7668.

Eighty-seventh birthday celebration for the Whiteside Theatre, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., under the marquee, 361 S.W. Madison Ave. Stop by, have some cake and join the fun. Learn about this historic building and its future.

Planning meeting for second annual PRIDE Corvallis, 1 p.m., Martha Room, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave. Those attending will discuss what they want to see from PRIDE 2010, and assign chairpersons to planning committees. Snacks provided.