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Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sunriver Women’s Club raised nearly $60K from its Power Of Giving: End Hunger campaign, surpassing its $40K goal and directing about $50K to local food banks and related programs in south Deschutes County. The club confirmed the totals on Jan. 21 and offers volunteer opportunities. KTVZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rudy’s Markets is celebrating 50 years by giving away one-ounce gold bars every month to thank its customers (the promotion is at stores in Bend, Redmond, Sisters and Terrebonne). Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Local professionals have received new roles. Carlos Anzo joined the Latino Community Association in Madras as a client services coordinator, Sheena Edgerly started as an escrow officer at Deschutes Title, and Mike Richards joined the Family Access Network board while others earned honors from Coldwell Banker and Inside Public Accounting. Bend Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boys & Girls Clubs extends weekday hours to offer free teen programming for youth 13 and up from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 2, at its downtown facility, where activities include music & basketball, arts, games, and wellness support. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Bend International School hosted its One World Expo and Concert on Thursday — students performed and led hands-on displays as families explored classrooms with passport stops to learn about global cultures and music. The event highlighted creative ways to celebrate diversity. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bend presented new design plans that include a pedestrian promenade along Hawthorne Avenue next to the footbridge—aimed at reducing car traffic and boosting access for walkers and bikers. Construction will begin in winter 2027 or 2028, with funding from state, federal, and local sources. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ J Bar J Youth Services is partnering with the Homeless Leadership Coalition on the 2026 Point in Time Count that measures sheltered and unsheltered homelessness across Central Oregon to guide federal funding and local planning for youth and families in crisis (data that informs future resource allocation). KTVZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Trail of Dreams Sled Dog Rides trained Alaskan huskies at Mt. Bachelor, providing ride experiences that introduce local visitors to sled dog sports. Due to light snowfall yesterday, only two tours ran—owners hope more snow will bring more rides and boost local tourism. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Today at Mt. Bachelor, visitors will enjoy an early lift ride from 8 to 9 a.m. and an evening candlelit ski and snowshoe tour with award-winning pianist Paula Dreyer and hot drinks at the Nordic cafe; Sunday brings a pop-up event with on-snow mimosas and light snacks. KTVZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Galentine's Brunch at The Coyote
10 AM – 2 PM — The Coyote — Celebrate sisterhood with brunch, mimosas, karaoke, and giveaways.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at the #1 Open Mic and Locals Night in Bend.
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Capoeira - Introductory Session
7:00 – 8:45 PM — High Desert Martial Arts — Workshop fee includes a T-shirt — Experience the rhythm and movement of Afro-Brazilian martial arts in a beginner-friendly session.
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Bigfoot County Live Performance
7-1 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy soulful blues-rock and country tunes from Bend's very own Bigfoot County.
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Live Comedy with Scott Losse & Andrew Rivers
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy laughter and relatable humor from Scott Losse and Andrew Rivers in Bend, Oregon.
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