Bend
Daily News
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Worthy Garden Club hosted its Spring Plant Sale to help local gardeners start their gardens with herbs, tomatoes, peppers and other vegetables. Funds raised supported agricultural programs — including free gardening workshops — that help community members choose crops suited to the high desert climate. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ BendTrails.org, a website that has offered free, community-driven mountain biking maps and trail updates for 10 years, is set to go dark May 31 as its founders seek a buyer — riders will still get updates through its active Facebook group. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pine Mountain wildfire near Bend was 70% contained by Sunday as crews worked to mop up residual heat in Deschutes National Forest. Firefighters used specialized equipment and remained on patrol in rocky, steep terrain following spot fires outside the planned burn area. The Oregonian
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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.
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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.
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FRACTAL Live Music Event
7-10 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — No cover charge — Experience an electrifying dance party atmosphere with local favorites Fractal.
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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.
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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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Brandi Carlile Concert
5 PM – 4 AM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning artist's latest reflections in an unforgettable live performance.
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2026 OSHE Spring Conference
May 20-22 — Riverhouse Lodge — Registration fee required — Engage with specialists in a collaborative setting for professional development and networking.
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Sugarhill Gang Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate hip-hop history with the iconic Sugarhill Gang performing their groundbreaking hits.
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Claypool Gold Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — $ — Experience a thrilling night of genre-defying music with Primus, Les Claypool's Frog Brigade, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium.
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Property Research Workshop: Uncover Your Property's History
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — $50 per person — Learn expert tips to uncover the history of your property's address.
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