Good morning, Bend.

Deschutes County law enforcement is partnering with local retailers to crack down on shoplifting teams hitting stores in Bend — the effort is part of ongoing measures to protect community businesses.

A Bend man (Bryce Tanner Lupton, 25) was sentenced to eight years in prison Tuesday for criminally negligent homicide after he drove under the influence in a 2023 rollover crash on 15th Street near Bear Creek Road (the crash killed passenger Jacobic Lee Barnhill and injured passenger Shyann Oster).

COCC's Clothing Connection offers free clothing for students in partnership with OSU-Cascades and a donation from Banana Republic that helped convert an old chemistry classroom into a service center.

This Friday, COCC will host its 4th annual Earth Day Fashion Show with a temporary shop, kids upcycled projects and models displaying available clothing to fund the program.

Hospice of Redmond (a bereavement services organization) will expand its summer grief programs by holding a teen retreat on June 21 at Suttle Lake Camp for children aged 13 to 17 while Camp Sunrise runs June 20–22 for younger kids.

The free programs serve children from Deschutes, Jefferson, or Crook counties (caregivers are interviewed beforehand to ensure a good fit).

Think Wild—a local group that helps injured and orphaned wildlife—has run a wildlife hospital and education programs since it launched in 2020 under Sally Compton's leadership.

The organization is now expanding its services with new builds such as an educational yurt and an aquatic mammal enclosure while relying solely on individual donations.

Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch will host a water conservation summit on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall's conference room 208—HOA boards and landscapers will learn from local experts and hear about early pilot projects that reduce water use during summer.

Yesterday the council approved a code change making shareable pedal-assist e-bikes a permanent option in Bend—ending the use of the bright blue bikes provided by Bird, which is leaving the city.

The program will allow between 100 and 500 bikes and is expected to launch by summer—offering residents and visitors a convenient non-car travel alternative.

COCC Clothing Connection Fashion Show

4:30-8 p.m. — Central Oregon Community College — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with a fashion show featuring students and staff while supporting a clothing service for local students.

2025 Salmon Run

9 AM – 1 PM — Riverbend Park — Registration required — Experience the scenic beauty of Bend while participating in the 37th annual Salmon Run with half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances.

Easter Brunch at Juniper Preserve

8 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Juniper Preserve — À la carte pricing — Enjoy a delightful chef-curated Easter brunch with a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Experience a fun-filled night with laughter from local comedians at Bend's top-rated open mic.

Macbeth Performance

6-8 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Witness the chaos of ambition and madness in Shakespeare's thrilling tragedy.

Portland Cello Project Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $34–$59 — Experience an unplugged cello show featuring songs inspired by light and hope with a touch of melancholy.

April 2025 Central Oregon PubTalk

4:30-7:00 p.m. — Worthy Brewing Company — Ticket includes drink and snacks — Network with local business leaders and discover innovative pitches.

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

7 p.m. — Mountain View High School — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fantastic youth production of the classic tale with a talented student cast.

Kids Night Out with Camp Fire Central Oregon

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson Elementary — $40 suggested price — Let the kids enjoy games and crafts while parents take a night off.

Sleeping Beauty - The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine

2-3:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting love story of Sleeping Beauty with a dazzling ballet performance featuring 50 dancers and over 200 exclusive costumes.