Bend
Daily News
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Antioch Church hosted a Guns to Gardens event on March 15, where community members safely disposed of unwanted firearms by turning them into garden tools — a method that helped reduce gun violence and accidents. The event provided gift cards as a token of appreciation and has decommissioned over 100 guns, with another event scheduled for the fall — allowing more safe disposals in Bend. Central Oregon Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Experts at the Oregon Health Authority said the COVID-19 vaccines for this season use the same formula as last fall, and a new formula is expected next fall (2025-2026). They also advised that people needing an MMR booster check their past vaccination records to decide if an additional dose is needed. The Oregonian
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Barlow Bruins defeated the Jesuit Crusaders at the Chiles Center on Saturday, March 15 to win the OSAA Class 6A boys basketball state championship—coach Tom Johnson earned his first state title after a career that began in 1987. The Oregonian
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Preschool Story Time at Downtown Bend Library
A story time event for children aged 3-5 featuring stories, songs, and rhymes designed to develop early literacy skills.
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Community Innovation Fund Info Session
This info session provides details on the application process for projects aimed at reducing waste in Deschutes County, offering potential funding of up to $5,000.
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Oliver Hazard Live Concert
Oliver Hazard will perform live at the Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex in Bend, Oregon.
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Free Community Tour of KIDS Center
A one-hour tour of KIDS Center focused on educating the community about efforts to end child abuse and support children’s healing journeys.
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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Consultations
This event offers drop-in social services assistance, connecting attendees with resources for housing, medical access, mental health, and veterans services.
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Robert Neary Live in Concert
Experience a live performance by Robert Neary at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Spring Break Program
The Spring Break Program offers children engaging activities from March 24-27, 2025, at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend.
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Quiet Writing Time
9:30-11:00 a.m. | Downtown Bend Library | Free entry | Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.
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Dungeons and Dragons: Spring Break One-Shot
12-3 p.m. | Downtown Bend Library | Free entry | Engage in a fun one-shot D&D adventure with other teens during spring break.
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Technology Troubleshooting
1:30-3:00 p.m. | Downtown Bend Library | Free service | Get personalized help with your technology issues in one-on-one sessions with library staff.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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