Thursday, February 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over three-quarters of survey respondents express trust and confidence in the Bend Police Department, mirroring past survey outcomes. KBND
- ➤ Deschutes County's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities program proudly serves its 1,000th client, offering a range of support and resources for individuals with disabilities, from infancy to adulthood. County of Deschutes
- ➤ Taylor Goodrich, a Civil Air Patrol cadet from Bend, was promoted to cadet captain and received the Amelia Earhart Award, recognizing her as part of the top 3% of cadets nationally. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Cascades East Transit plans to expand its services in 2025 by increasing service hours, buses, and routes to enhance public transportation in Bend, following a pandemic-induced reduction in ridership. Source Weekly
- ➤ The City of Bend is coordinating with ODOT to adjust traffic signals and create detour maps to mitigate congestion from the Olney-Wall intersection closure and ongoing construction. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Deschutes National Forest finalized the West Bend Trails Project, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities. KBND
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon couples share their journey of blending their professional endeavors with their romantic relationships, highlighting the balance of business and family life. Source Weekly
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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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Exploring the Music of the Romantic Era
An educational event featuring a local conductor and professor discussing the nuances of Romantic-era music.
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Daniel Donato Concert
Daniel Donato will perform live at the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon.
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Weekly Trivia Night at Greg’s Grill
Every Monday, Greg's Grill hosts a free trivia night where participants can compete for prizes and test their knowledge.
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Constructing Multi-Dimensional Characters
This event is focused on teaching participants how to create compelling and multi-dimensional characters that resonate in storytelling.
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B.U.R.S.T. Sensory Development Event
B.U.R.S.T. is an interactive event focused on sensory development skill building and play for children and families.
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Tanael Joachim: The Basement Famous Tour
Comedian Tanael Joachim, known as TJ, brings his conversational humor and life experiences to the Domino Room in Bend as part of 'The Basement Famous Tour.'
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No Frills Craft Event in Bend, Oregon
This free crafting event at the East Bend Library invites participants to bring their own projects and lunch for a day of creativity and community.
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Kids Night Out Hosted by Camp Fire Central Oregon
Camp Fire Central Oregon is providing a fun-filled evening for kids aged 2-11, featuring crafts, games, and dinner while parents can enjoy a night out for Valentine's Day.
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Virtual Seven Chakra Healing Sound Bath Journey
Experience a transformative 60-minute sound healing journey featuring authentic Tibetan singing bowls designed to balance and align the seven chakras.
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