Bend
Daily News
Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Keith, a nonprofit founder in Bend, Oregon, reveals he placed googly eyes on sculptures as a form of coping with his work's emotional toll, prompting widespread attention and mixed reactions from the community. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The Assistance League of Bend offers free formal wear for high school students attending winter dances, requiring a signed permission slip for item loans. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon, offered a free admission day in partnership with Mid Oregon Credit Union, attracting hundreds of families to explore its exhibits and wildlife encounters. KTVZ
- ➤ The city of Bend collaborates with the Bend Park and Recreation District to progress a major redesign of Riverfront Street, aiming to enhance connectivity and infrastructure. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The Cabin Fever Expo at Deschutes County Fairgrounds, hosted by Beaver Coach Sales, showcases a range of luxury RVs, boats, and UTVs, featuring more vendors than ever before to prepare Central Oregonians for the outdoor season. KTVZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bend High School senior is suing the school's ex-softball coach, Robert Ray, for allegedly infringing on their privacy in the locker room. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Janelle Bynum makes history as Oregon's first Black U.S. Representative, emphasizing bipartisan solutions, economic development, and education in her Bend swearing-in ceremony. Central Oregon Daily
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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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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
The event offers drop-in assistance for accessing a range of social services, including housing support, medical access, and mental health resources.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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