Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
Good morning, Bend.
🏘️ Community
The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon hosted a fun block party Saturday at Ponch’s Place to support PetsForward.
The event featured a kids zone, pet adoption, food trucks + live music, and more community events are planned for Halloween and Christmas.
More than 500 participants gathered in Redmond Saturday at General Duffy’s Waterhole for the 14th annual Shine Together Autism Walk & Festival.
The event, hosted by Central Oregon Autism Movement + Premier Community Supports, featured live music, vendors, sensory-friendly spaces, and activities that helped fund local programs for autistic individuals and their families.
💼 Business
On Friday, May 1, Portland-based PacifiCorp became the first utility outside California to join the CAISO extended day-ahead market, a move expected to save customers $300 million annually while boosting reliability and cutting emissions.
Other utilities plan to join in the coming months.
🌲 Environment
The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Climate Office selected companies to build 24 fast-charging electric vehicle stations along major highways, including on I-84, U.S. 101, and U.S. 20 east of Bend.
Each station will offer at least four charging ports and construction is expected to start within 12 to 18 months.
🎉 Bend Events
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Charting American Pika Resilience
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free, RSVP required — Explore how American pikas adapt to climate change in Central Oregon's wilderness.
Let's Talk About It – Free Child Development Training
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - East Bend Campus — Free entry — Gain valuable insights into child development and learn effective communication strategies for discussing sensitive topics with children.
Portland Cello Project Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $32 – $52 — Experience a genre-bending journey from Bach to hip hop in a high-energy cello performance.
Paula Poundstone
7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the legendary observational humor of iconic comedian Paula Poundstone.
Not'cho Grandma's Bingo Fundraiser
9:30 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $13 entry — Experience high-energy bingo while supporting the YOUNI Movement's mission for community joy.
Nature Kids: Pollinator Power!
2:30-4 p.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Registration recommended — Explore the fascinating world of flowers and their pollinators through engaging family nature walks.
Eagles Tribute Concert - Take It To The Limit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic hits of Eagles performed by the Take It To The Limit tribute band.
FRACTAL Live Music Event
7-10 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — No cover charge — Experience an electrifying dance party atmosphere with local favorites Fractal.
Five Pint Mary Concert
7 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $11 — Enjoy an evening of live music in a charming venue with limited seating.
Willy Vlautin: Stories & Music Night
7-1 a.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $19.25 — Experience an enchanting evening of stories and music with award-winning author and musician Willy Vlautin.
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