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Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Camp Fire of Central Oregon and students at a Bend K-8 school participated in acts of service by crafting valentines for hospitalized veterans and cleaning up their school campus.  Central Oregon Daily
  • The Bend community came together at Bend Brewing Company to support the family of 16-year-old Bradley Hughes, tragically killed in a collision, by participating in a fundraiser.  Central Oregon Daily
  • The Shepherd's House Redmond Center has expanded its capacity to house more individuals seeking refuge from the life-threatening cold, following a request from Deschutes County due to freezing temperatures.  Central Oregon Daily

CULTURE NEWS

  • A six-planet parade, including Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye, will grace Central Oregon's night skies this week, with a public viewing event planned.  Central Oregon Daily

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Teegan Wright, a fifth grader at Rosland Elementary in La Pine, was sworn into the 2025 Oregon Kid Governor's Cabinet, advocating for inclusive sports programs to aid trauma-affected youth in schools.  Central Oregon Daily

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • The Deschutes Land Trust is distributing seed kits containing native milkweed to encourage the creation of western monarch butterfly habitats in Central Oregon.  Central Oregon Daily

HEALTH NEWS

  • Deschutes County Health Services reminds parents to update their children's vaccinations before the School Exclusion Day on Feb. 19 to comply with Oregon state law and prevent disease spread.  KTVZ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • MANIA: The Ultimate ABBA Tribute Concert

    This concert celebrates the timeless music of ABBA, reviving nostalgic memories of the band's reign in the music world over 40 years ago.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • The Main Squeeze Concert

    Experience a live performance by The Main Squeeze at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend.

    Thu, 1/23/25

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  • Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations

    This event offers drop-in social services assistance for individuals seeking resources related to housing, medical care, mental health, and veteran services.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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  • Chained to Stone: A 90s Grunge Experience

    Chained to Stone, a renowned tribute band, will perform classic 90s rock and grunge music at Northside Bar and Grill.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Confidence Documentary Screening

    The event explores how confidence can aid individuals in navigating change and challenges.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • Weekly Trivia Night at Greg's Grill

    Every Monday from 6-8 PM, participants can engage in a free trivia competition at Greg's Grill, with opportunities to win prizes.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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  • SCORE Mentorship for Small Business Planning

    This event offers confidential business planning consultations with a SCORE mentor at the Downtown Bend Library.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Baby Story Time for Infants and Caregivers

    A gentle story time event designed for infants and their caregivers, focusing on early literacy skills.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • Active Toddler Story Time

    An engaging story time session for toddlers aged 18-36 months featuring stories, songs, and movement rhymes.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Evan Mullins Live Performance

    Evan Mullins, a versatile musician from Central Oregon, will showcase his exceptional piano and vocal talents at the Silverleaf Café, featuring both original songs and covers.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB
  • Clean Beauty Enthusiast - Wren and Wild

    We are looking for a part time clean beauty enthusiast who loves connecting with others. Must be available on weekends and familiar with social media platforms. Experience in Makeup application a plus. Apply in-store.

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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