Good morning, Bend.

Bend hosts a wide array of local events June 11-17 — including live music at Alpenglow Community Park, theater shows at Open Space and Cascades, and family, sports, and book club gatherings at local venues.

Residents can join free and ticketed activities that offer a taste of the city’s creative and wellness scene.

Pacific Power awarded electric mobility grants to 10 local organizations to fund purchases ranging from e-bikes to electric snowmobiles and charging stations for community services including food distribution and public transportation.

Grant applications will open again later this year.

River users can choose less crowded times this summer as new access points and a seasonal Park & Float parking lot (opening June 13) offer free parking and rentals near several river parks.

City officials are testing 3D-printed tactile maps to help blind pedestrians understand roundabout layouts, with local designers developing models to show intersections.

The aids will soon be available in a public booklet to guide users through Bend’s streets.

Bend firefighters rescued Maverick—a black dog stranded 25 feet above the ground on a cliff—last weekend using a high-angle rope system to lower a firefighter and bring him to safety.

Bend-La Pine Schools announced new principals, Jessica Scott & Monica Hanson, who will lead W.E.

Miller Elementary and Sky View Middle starting July 1. Scott replaces Jennifer Johnson at Miller while Hanson takes over for Julie Stroinski at Sky View.

Cascades East Transit and Bend-La Pine Schools are offering free summer bus passes to current students on fixed routes and community connectors in Bend and some Redmond routes through Aug.

31. Students must link their ID on the Cascades East Transit app to activate the pass.

Bend-La Pine Schools is set to offer free summer breakfast + lunch to children and teens in Bend and La Pine with no paperwork required as summer break begins.

A Tumalo resident said his irrigation water was shut off despite having deeded water rights as drought conditions forced the Tumalo Irrigation District to warn that low flows and limited snowmelt had reduced water deliveries.

The alert leaves property owners with few options.

Today, the City of Bend closed the northern half of the Juniper Ridge safe stay area (Dirt World), forcing residents to relocate their belongings ahead of the full shutdown set for June 30 next year.

Campers now have just one year to secure new arrangements.

FDA updated a recall on Monday, June 8 for GO Raw LLC's raw pet foods—both freeze-dried and frozen, including one new item—sold in Oregon and 20 other states.

Pet owners should stop using these foods and return them for a refund or replacement.

Casa Sur, run by father and son Reyes and Alex Nava, now serves Southern Mexican cuisine at 335 SW Century Drive in Bend — featuring tableside guacamole and a standout molcajete dish.

Reservations are accepted for parties of 10 or more.

The All-Intermountain Conference announced its baseball team on Tuesday, June 9, awarding Player of the Year to Ty Hattenhauer and Pitcher of the Year to Andrew Guthrie.

Local players from Bend such as Kaden Cooper and Spencer Dildine earned first-team honors.

Mountain View and Caldera softball players received honors at Tuesday's IMC ceremony.

Cadence Kennedy (Player of the Year) and Brooke Chapin (Pitcher of the Year) were recognized along with additional first, second, and honorable mention awards.

Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger

6-8 p.m. — Mountain Burger — Free entry — Enjoy great music by Evan Mullins while savoring delicious food in a lively atmosphere.

Picnic With Alpacas on a Working Alpaca Farm

12:30 p.m. — Tumalo Coffeehouse — Age 2+ welcome, up to 8 guests — Enjoy a delightful picnic experience surrounded by friendly alpacas.

Yoga for Sustainable Mobility

8:30-10 a.m. — Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR — Paid parking — Experience a mobility-focused yoga class to enhance strength and flexibility.

SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® Training

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Sisters Library — Free entry — Learn safe and ethical technology use in this informative training for adults and children.

Summer Kickoff Rock Show

6-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer with high-energy performances from youth rock band Young Guns and special guests.

Creative Current Youth Market

4-6:30 p.m. — Bend Brewing Company — $30 for a craft table — Celebrate young artists and support creativity at this lively craft market.

Canapalooza 2026

2-6 p.m. — Newport Avenue Market — Free entry — Celebrate local breweries, cideries, and food at Bend's annual Canapalooza festival.

The Wizard of Oz by Académie de Ballet Classique

6-8 p.m. — Caldera High School — Admission details not specified — Experience the enchanting tale of Dorothy's journey through the magical land of Oz brought to life by talented ballet students.

Father's Day Celebration

9 AM – 5 PM — High Desert Museum — Free admission for dads — Celebrate Father’s Day with free admission for all dads at the Museum.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy laughter with the best locals’ night open mic in Bend.