Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Mt. Bachelor, hundreds gathered on Sunday for Brian’s Race—a memorial ski event to honor coach Brian Roberts who died in an avalanche last month—and his daughter Taya led athletes on the slopes as the Roberts family plans a foundation to help underprivileged kids learn to ski. Central Oregon Daily
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire early Sunday morning destroyed a home, two sheds, and a wooden fence on the 2000 block of SW 30th St in Redmond after embers from a recreational fire spread—and firefighters quickly contained the blaze with no injuries reported. Central Oregon Daily
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ During the 2024-25 fishing season, 961 adult steelhead returned to the Upper Deschutes River as strong ocean conditions and local restoration efforts helped them complete a 300-mile journey upstream of the Pelton Round Butte Dam Complex — most fish were from hatcheries and pilot studies, marking the highest run since the 1960s. The Oregonian
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
11 AM – 12 PM — KIDS Center — Free entry — Discover the journey of healing for children and the community's efforts to combat child abuse.
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