Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deschutes County announces road construction and closures, including work on the Hamehook Road Bridge and seasonal closures of Cascade Lakes and Paulina Lake Roads, with traffic adjustments and closures effective through Memorial Day 2025. County of Deschutes
- ➤ Northwest Bend is set to welcome Manzanita Ridge, its newest park, with completion anticipated by fall 2025. Bend Bulletin
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The individual responsible for adorning Bend's public roundabout art with googly eyes has been partially identified. Bend Bulletin
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Bend-based bioscience company focusing on medication development for pharmaceuticals has experienced significant growth over nine years. Bend Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bend La Pine Schools outlines improvements following a review of an incident at a middle school last fall. KBND
- ➤ Megan Sinclair explored the Master Gardener program with OSU Extension Horticulturist Amy Jo Detweiler, highlighting its offerings and upcoming events. Central Oregon Daily
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Confidence Documentary Screening
The event explores how confidence can aid individuals in navigating change and challenges.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Northwest Indoor Sectionals 2025 - Bend Bowmen Archery Club
The Northwest Indoor Sectionals features two NFAA blue/white rounds with scores accumulated by division to determine the first Indoor National Series Champions.
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Weekend Seven Chakra Healing Sound Bath Journey - Virtual Experience
Immerse yourself in a 60-minute sound healing journey using Tibetan singing bowls to balance and align your chakras, guided by certified teachers.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Greg's Grill
A weekly trivia night where participants can test their knowledge and win prizes in a fun social setting.
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Quiet Writing Session
This event offers a peaceful writing environment where participants can focus amidst the presence of others.
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