Good morning, Bend.

An aging staircase on Pilot Butte Base Trail will be replaced this fall with a $56,396 grant from the Bend Sustainability Fund as work by the Deschutes Trails Coalition and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department begins in September; portions of the trail may close temporarily (improving safety for all users).

Furnish Hope is converting a nearly 100-year-old Bend building into a new 22,000 sqft permanent home to serve up to 700 households annually.

Construction is underway at NE 2nd and Dekalb with a spring 2027 opening planned + the nonprofit expands its impact.

Old Mill District is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a free dance party on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, featuring DJ Eric Rhodes, special guest SoMuchHouse, a $2,500 shopping spree giveaway, and discounts at local businesses.

Mt. Bachelor will launch its summer season on Thursday, June 25 with new disc golf courses, mountain biking trails, zipline tours and sunset dinners; the resort also offers scenic chairlift rides, live music (opening day) and family activities including overnight camping and childcare.

After 541 Roofing stopped communicating, local contractors are helping homeowners who paid deposits; Greenlee Roofing will complete eligible projects at no markup and All Concepts Exteriors is working with suppliers to explore options.

Their steps aim to ease financial stress & restore trust in the community.

Monday morning, firefighters responded to two fires in the Bend area amid extreme fire danger — one on Highway 20 near Tumalo that destroyed a shop and another on Southwest Yates Road sparked by lawn edging equipment, both quickly contained.

On Monday morning, a shop on Highway 20 near Dayton and Tweed roads burned to a total loss with $100,000 in structural damage and $500,000 in lost contents while a brush fire near SW Yates Road was quickly extinguished after bystanders used extinguishers, and investigators are determining the causes.

Over The Edge Taphouse in Crooked River Ranch is expanding to add The Edge RV Park with spaces offering full hookups, showers, and a dog park next to the bar—supporting onsite gatherings.

Funding from the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council helped create this development, building on the taphouse’s growing community appeal.

Central Oregon Symphony announced Jonathan Moore as its new music director and conductor on Monday, June 22 in Bend, replacing Michael Gesme after a 30-year tenure.

Moore (former conductor of youth programs) will also lead Cascade Winds Symphonic Band and OperaBend as he aims to expand the orchestra’s community engagement.

More than 1,400 Oregon high school seniors have committed to play college volleyball, with players from various local programs planning to join teams starting this fall.

The list will be updated throughout the summer + officials invite schools to share additional names.

The Central Oregon Disc Golf Club held its first amateur championship at Pine Nursery Park Saturday, with over 70 players competing in 10 divisions.

Host Sharon Jenkins aimed to offer a grassroots event for beginners + hobbyists, while 13-year-old Fenton Flanagan emerged as a standout competitor.

Volunteer Project Day – Social Trail Closures

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Shevlin Park — Free — Contribute to the upkeep of local parks by helping close social trails and support native vegetation growth.

Food Cart Friday Featuring Soul’d Out

5-8 p.m. — Discovery Corner Plaza — Free entry — Enjoy local food carts and the soulful sounds of live music under the Central Oregon sky.

Comedy Night at Craft Kitchen

8-9:30 p.m. — Craft Kitchen & Brewery — $15 online/$20 at the door — Experience an evening of laughter with talented local comedians and delicious BBQ.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5:30-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate 35 years of community music, food, and fun at this beloved local concert series.

Fourth of July Open House

10 AM – 4 PM — Deschutes Historical Museum — Free admission — Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of independence with games, treats, and the new exhibit showcasing pivotal moments in local history.

Alpaca Piano Picnic

2-3:30 p.m. — Flying Dutchman Alpaca — Ticketed event — Experience a charming outdoor piano concert amidst friendly alpacas and delightful high tea.

Bend Elks & Boss Baseball Summer Camp Week 2

Mon-Fri — Vince Genna Stadium — $200 for the week or $50 per day — Develop baseball skills and enjoy camper activities with local coaches and players.

AJR Concert

6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available online — Experience indie pop sensations AJR as they perform their hits and new tracks.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5:30-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate 35 years of free live music, food vendors, and family fun in the heart of Central Oregon.

Screening of Without a Doubt

9:30 – 10:30 AM — Patagonia Bend — Free entry — Experience a behind-the-scenes look at Braydon Bringhurst’s new film with pastries and exclusive giveaways.