Bend
Daily News
Sunday, June 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Portland wine club Amaterra Kitchen and Social Club expanded to Bend when it opened its members-only spot at 909 NW Bond St on June 6 — it took over the space that housed Domain Serene Wine Lounge. The club charges a $25 fee for membership that offers benefits at both locations and now serves about 2,000 wine club members. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Deschutes County Commission race is set to be unique as four of the five seats will be on the ballot in November and candidates can file starting Sept 11—two new seats were added by a 2024 ballot measure. Diverse candidates are stepping forward while voters will later decide on a district measure in 2028 that may reshape county representation. Bend Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday night, hundreds of fans filled downtown Bend to watch the Cascade Cycling Classic criterium where racers competed on a .7-mile lap. Alex Murison won the pro men's race & Kaitlyn Agnew won the pro women's race in an event produced by the Horner Cycling Foundation. Bend Bulletin
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Earth Wind & Fire Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless hits of Earth, Wind & Fire live in Bend's iconic amphitheater.
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Girls' Empowerment: Weaving
8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. — Skyliner Lodge — Registration required — A transformative camp for young girls to connect with nature and foster empowerment through creativity and mindfulness.
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Pine Forest Grange Community Jam
7-9 p.m. — Pine Forest Grange — Free entry — A supportive environment for acoustic musicians to showcase their talents.
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Overland Expo PNW 2025
Fri, Jun 27 – Sun, Jun 29 — Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center — Check website for pricing — The premier event for overlanding enthusiasts featuring expert classes and a comprehensive trade show.
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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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