Good morning, Bend.

Eagle Scout candidate Atticus Zmach led Scout Troop 25 in upgrading more than 200 recessed flagpole holders downtown over the weekend—refreshing work done on NW Wall Street, NW Bond Street and four connecting streets to keep the flags honoring veterans on national holidays.

Central Oregon Daily News won two Northwest Regional Emmy Awards Saturday night — its team earned praise for an in-depth look at toxic groundwater affecting Crook County and a feature on artist Jayden Tranby who channels his loss into art — beating larger stations from Seattle, Portland and Spokane.

A report by the Oregon Employment Department shows nearly 23% of workers held part-time jobs last year—4 points more than in 2022—as job openings fell to about 50,000 and unemployment approached 5%.

The trend may mean fewer full-time roles and more people choosing flexible shifts in key sectors like health care.

Avi Kaplan Concert

8-11 p.m. — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of soulful music with Grammy-winning artist Avi Kaplan and exclusive VIP perks.

Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival

Jun 13-14 — Riverbend Park — $ — Experience a range of endurance sports including triathlons and duathlons at this annual celebration.

Styx & Kevin Cronin with Don Felder - The Brotherhood of Rock Tour

5:45-7:15 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Styx and Don Felder as they celebrate decades of legendary hits.

Clear Lake Kayak Tour

7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Fred Meyer — $120 per person — Experience a serene paddle on the stunning waters of Clear Lake with a naturalist guide.

Bend Elks & Boss Baseball Summer Camp Week 1

9 AM - 12 PM — Vince Genna Stadium — $175 for the week — Young athletes can learn baseball from local players and enjoy fun activities like Slip 'N Slide Friday.

Sound Bath: Midweek Reset

12:15-1 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Experience the soothing frequencies of a sound bath to alleviate midweek stress and enhance relaxation.

Taps and Tubes Networking Event

4:30-7:30 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free entry — Connect over drinks and enjoy a chance to win cool raffle prizes.

Community Tour of KIDS Center

11 AM – 12 PM — KIDS Center — Free entry — Discover how the community is working to prevent child abuse and support healing for children.

Touchmark at Pilot Butte Car Show

2-4 p.m. — Touchmark at Pilot Butte — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars while supporting the Alzheimer’s Association at this annual fundraiser.

Jon Pardi Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy performance from country star Jon Pardi, blending traditional sounds with modern flair.

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