Good morning, Bend.

On Saturday at Mt. Bachelor, the 13th annual Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge mixed surf and snow on the slopes—dozens of competitors joined the event.

Anne DosPassos hosted the fundraiser that benefited Pat Malendoski and Michele Schnake while honoring local surfer Gerry Lopez who has called Bend home for over 30 years.

Congresswoman Janelle Bynum held a town hall meeting at Sisters High School on Saturday to answer residents’ questions and address concerns about inflation, healthcare costs, and potential federal program cuts—demonstrating her commitment to bringing local issues to Washington.

The Bend City Council is revising street design standards to match new transportation priorities — the changes will update how streets are built and used in the city.

Experts from the Oregon Health Authority answered questions from residents, including one from Bend, about measles risk and vaccine protection.

They explained that people born after 1957 may have less lasting immunity if they did not catch measles in childhood due to early one-shot vaccines—and adults traveling to outbreak areas should get two doses of the MMR vaccine.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9:00 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at Bend's favorite open mic for comedians and spectators alike.

Community Tour of KIDS Center

5-6 p.m. — KIDS Center — Free entry — Explore KIDS Center and discover how the community is addressing child abuse through healing journeys and supportive resources.

Food Waste Prevention and Composting Workshop

5:30-7 p.m. — The Environmental Center — Free entry — Learn about preventing food waste and composting strategies from local experts.

Oregon Timber Trail Presentation

7-8:30 p.m. — Pine Mountain Sports — Free entry — Experience an inspiring slideshow of a 670-mile bike-packing journey for ovarian cancer awareness.

SHINE Acoustic Trio Performance

8 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Free entry — Enjoy classics from the '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond with this talented local trio.

Central Oregon Wildlife Neighbors Talk

10 - 11:15 a.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Discover the wild animals near your home with expert Alysia Wolf during this engaging, family-friendly talk.

Bend 10km Race

12 AM - 4 PM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Check event page for registration fees — A scenic 10km race featuring beautiful trails and a manageable elevation gain.

Trivia Nights at Greg's Grill

6-8 p.m. — Greg's Grill — Free to play — Test your knowledge and win exciting prizes at this fun trivia night event.

Happy Hour in the Garden

4-6 p.m. — The Environmental Center — Free entry — Volunteer and enjoy beverages while helping in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden.

Bingo Night at River's Place

6-8 p.m. — River's Place — Cash for bingo cards — Play bingo, win cash prizes, and support wildlife conservation efforts.