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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities in Central Oregon will hold Memorial Day events on Monday, May 26, to honor fallen service members with parades and ceremonies; Bend will host a 7 a.m. parade of flags (a tradition begun 55 years ago by Vietnam veteran Mark Wirges at Pilot Butte Cemetery) while Redmond, Prineville and Sisters offer their own tributes. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bend residents report worsening traffic near Reed Market Road and Bond Street and urge the city to move up plans to widen the roundabout—now set for 2029. They worry that delays could hurt wildfire evacuation efforts—prompting a neighborhood survey for quicker action. Bend Bulletin
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Sting Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket pricing vary — Experience the legendary Sting perform electrifying hits with a dynamic trio.
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Sting Concert
2 AM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $98 — Experience a night of iconic music from Sting under the stars.
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After School Membership Application
12:00 – 11:59 PM — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend — Membership details available online — Applications for the After School program for Kinder–8th graders open soon.
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Alpenglow Nights Concert Series
5-8 p.m. — Alpenglow Park — Free entry — Groove to live music every Thursday with local bands and family fun activities.
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Goose Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience the genre-blending sound and improvisational performances of the acclaimed band Goose.
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The Black Keys Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $76 — Catch the electrifying sounds of The Black Keys in Bend, OR.
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Leon Bridges Live Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket required — Grammy Award-winning artist Leon Bridges performs his latest album and timeless hits in a night of soulful melodies.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs at Bend’s top-rated open mic for comedy enthusiasts.
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Community Tour of KIDS Center
5-6 p.m. — KIDS Center — Free entry — Explore the journey of healing for children experiencing abuse in your community.
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Vibeshiftas Concert
7-10 p.m. — McMenamins Old St Francis School — Free entry — Enjoy two sets of Progressive Soul in a family-friendly environment.
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Christmas in July with Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive Santa
Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive has taken over for the Toys for Tots which has suspended operations in Central Oregon and Marines from MCL 1308 with support from Summit Health are taking over with our Santa on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st of July and 7 of August every Thursday at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm BRING A TOY PLEASE its needed
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