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Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A special event celebrated the 100th birthday of Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy, showcasing a film about his life and announcing a $100,000 donation by The Healy Foundation to the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation. KTVZ
- ➤ Bend Police and Firefighters compete in the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, encouraging public donations. KTVZ
- ➤ Jeff Keith, founder of a nonprofit, claims to be the Googly-Eye Bandit in Bend, using the incident to promote his organization's anti-human trafficking efforts, amidst ongoing skepticism and the city's request for damage reparations. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Bend city and the Bend Park & Recreation District have chosen a conceptual design for the Deschutes River Trail project, converting Riverfront Street to a one-way with a 10-foot-wide shared-use path, aiming for completion post-2025. The Oregonian
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters extinguished a shop building fire east of Bend, causing an estimated $75,000 in damage without any injuries or homeowner displacement. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ A fire on Monday morning off US Highway 20 east of Bend destroyed a shop building and caused $75,000 in damage, with the cause currently under investigation. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Hayden Homes Amphitheater lineup expands with additions including Billy Currington, Kip Moore, Earth, Wind & Fire, Goose, and Lake Street Dive, with tickets going on sale this week. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Repair Café event, hosted by The Environmental Center at Gear Fix, promotes repair over disposal to foster a culture of reusing and fixing items, highlighted by the success of Oregon's 'Right to Repair' bill. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ The Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon, has intensified its commitment to sustainability by recruiting a full-time sustainability manager, advancing recycling and composting initiatives, and adopting reusable alternatives to single-use items. The Oregonian
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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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Free Notary Public Services
This event offers drop-in notary services for the public at Downtown Bend Library.
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Thrive Central Oregon Resource Drop-In Consultations
This event offers drop-in social services assistance, connecting individuals with vital resources including housing, medical access, mental health support, and veterans services.
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