Good morning, Bend.

Bombaci Pasta is offering handmade pasta made with Italian flour and local ingredients by the husband and wife team, Gabriel Rossi and Annette Solis, available online and in select Bend stores today.

Customers can explore flavors like mushroom agnolotti and radicchio cappellaci while learning cooking tips.

Dudley’s Bookshop Café will open a second location in the Old Mill District early May.

The new 900 sqft space will sell new books with staff picks and face-out displays plus features a back door leading to the Deschutes River Trail.

School of Rock Bend will hold its '90s Experience kickoff concert at Domino Room (51 NW Greenwood Ave.) on Sunday, Jan.

25 at 6 p.m. The event features student performances of classic rock hits and tickets cost $12.50.

Central Oregon Community College was awarded a $2.2 million grant to develop seven short-term manufacturing technology certificates for 250 students; it will use the funds to remodel its Redmond campus training center and hire faculty with community partners helping design the programs. The grant was one of 22 given nationwide.

Bend High School’s remodel is on schedule with paint and cabinet updates progressing in the new classroom wing — readying the building for student move-in next fall while mechanical, electrical and plumbing work continues.

Construction on the new baseball field will begin in April.

A powerful solar flare and severe geomagnetic storm lowered the aurora view line into Oregon on Wednesday night, Jan.

21 — giving residents a rare chance to see the northern lights. NOAA’s 30-minute forecast advised seeking dark skies for the best view.

Deschutes County is exploring biochar production from woody debris left by fuels reduction projects on county-owned land to ease disposal challenges.

The county submitted a grant request for up to $1.5 million and a Letter of Interest today — a pilot project that may contract with an existing air curtain burner provider.

Central Oregon schools will not see any immediate changes from the new federal nutrition guidelines — which emphasize more meat, whole milk, fresh vegetables and whole grains — as officials say updates will be phased in gradually over the next 6 to 18 months.

Board House Society is hosting Game of SKATE 2 at Volcanic Theatre Pub tomorrow at 6 p.m. The contest pits 16 skaters in a head-to-head flat-ground showdown and holds an afterparty with Cptn.

Over, with advance admission at $15 (free for kids 12 and under).

Bend High girls and boys secured conference wins at Caldera High Tuesday night, with the girls winning 47 to 39 and the boys 66 to 55+ each team notching its first conference win in years.

They will face Ridgeview Friday at 6:30 p.m.

Comedy Night with Anthony Poponi

8-9 p.m. — Bangers & Brews Westside Bend Oregon — Ticket price not listed — Enjoy a night filled with sharp wit and quick crowd work from comedian Anthony Poponi.

Sierra Nevada Red Fox Discovery Night

7-8:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Free entry — Discover the elusive Sierra Nevada red fox with expert insights and captivating field stories.

Archery Summit Wine Dinner

5-9 p.m. — Tetherow Resort — Cost varies — Experience a multi-course dinner paired with exceptional wines amid the winter charm of Bend.

Western Sky Choir Concert

3-7 p.m. — Open Space Event Studios — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy a vibrant concert featuring hits from Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Olivia Rodrigo.

Darkness to Light Stewards of Children Training

5:30-8 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - Rosie Bareis Community Campus — Free entry — Learn vital skills for preventing child sexual abuse in your community.

Life During Wartime - Talking Heads Tribute

8 PM — Volcanic Theatre Pub — Cost not specified — Dance to the eclectic sounds of LDW playing Talking Heads music and original funk.

Resilience Workshop for Young Entrepreneurs

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Discovery West — $15 — Engage in movement, breathwork, and journaling to build confidence and resilience.

Live Music with Brandon Campbell Trio

7-9 p.m. — Currents at the Riverhouse — Check venue for entry fee — Experience the genre-bending sounds of the Brandon Campbell Trio with a mix of gypsy swing and rockabilly.

KANALES & GRUPO ESCOLTA Live Concert

9 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket info at Tickeri — Enjoy a night of vibrant music and dancing with Kanales and Grupo Escolta.

Galentine's Brunch at The Coyote

10 AM – 2 PM — The Coyote — Celebrate sisterhood with brunch, mimosas, karaoke, and giveaways.