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The Red Cross is asking for blood and platelet donations — especially type O — to help hospitals prepare for the busy holiday season.

Donors who give between Oct. 19 and Nov. 22 can earn gift cards and free A1C tests at drives in Bend and other parts of Central Oregon.

Cotopaxi, a global outdoor gear brand, is set to replace the former Tactics Board Shop in downtown Bend.

The new store will open in December featuring orange wallpaper and a llama logo as it marks the brand’s 30th U.S. location.

Disc golfers will compete in the Oregon Disc Golf Championships on Saturday and Sunday at River’s Edge Golf Course in Bend — organizer Andy Wade said the tournament is at capacity with 160 players and tee times run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with state titles at stake.

Worthy Brewing in Bend is hosting a community gathering for those affected by the Silver Rail Elementary incident to share concerns and learn coping strategies from a crisis responder (and longtime school psychologist).

The event is open to students, parents, staff, and others seeking support.

Bend-La Pine Schools asked families of Silver Rail Elementary students to complete a return-to-learning survey — their feedback will help shape a safe transition back to school.

The district will review responses starting Monday, Oct.26 and offer extended child care and grab-and-go meals at partner schools for Silver Rail families.

More than 130 Dutch Bros locations across Oregon will donate $1 from every drink sold Friday, Oct.

23, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to benefit Silver Rail Elementary PTO at all 10 Central Oregon stores.

RAD Camps and Dudley's Bookshop are hosting a memorial walk to honor Megan Lambert this Sunday, Oct.

25 outside Dudley's Bookshop downtown. Attendees may arrive at 12:30 p.m. for carnations and hot cocoa from Thump Coffee, with the walk starting at 1 p.m.

Jonathan Moore, named the new music director in June, will debut his Fall Concert at Mountain View High School this weekend.

The concert features Leonard Bernstein’s Candide overture, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 with local soloist John Fawcett and Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, and free admission is available for COS members.