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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are on sale for the 36th annual Great Drake Park Duck Race, a Bend tradition where rubber ducks float down the Deschutes River—tickets cost $5 for a chance to win one of 20 prizes and proceeds will support local nonprofits including Partners In Care, Latino Community Association and Family Access Network until September 7th. KTVZ
- ➤ CNN Travel ranked Bend No. 4 on its list of the best towns to visit in 2025 and called it an outdoor paradise—highlighting its outdoor adventures, live music, creative lodging, and food and beer scene. Central Oregon Daily
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wanderlust Tours and AdvenChair were recognized by Travel Oregon for forming a partnership that improved outdoor accessibility for people with mobility issues—Travel Oregon also honored Visit Central Oregon's Sasha Bosco. Mosaic Community Health CEO Megan Haase received an Oregon Primary Care award for innovation and leadership, and David Oliver was named food and beverage director at Black Butte Ranch. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Warby Parker will open its first Bend store in the Old Mill District on Saturday, July 5 at the former Pink store location at 520 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 606 — the store will offer free custom tote bags with eyewear purchases while supplies last and provide eye exams and telehealth services. Central Oregon Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local legislators are reflecting on efforts in transportation, public health, and wildfire risk mapping as Oregon's 2025 session officially ends Sunday. Lawmakers still must pass a multi-million-dollar transportation package that will raise the state's gas tax—an issue that continues to spark debate. KTVZ
- ➤ Starting June 30, the city will begin street preservation work with grind and inlay resurfacing on several Bend streets—resulting in lane and street closures and delays during daytime hours of 7:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. and nighttime hours of 7:00 p.m.—6:00 a.m. Special event closures for the Fourth of July Pet Parade and Bend Summer Festival will also require drivers to use detour routes. KTVZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon families whose children face psychiatric crises will soon have an in-patient treatment option with a new 15-bed facility planned for Redmond by fall 2026. Lawmakers approved $3.1 million, with matching funds from the Oregon Health Authority and a $750,000 grant from the Central Oregon Health Council — the project aims to offer closer care. Bend Bulletin
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Bachelor opened its summer season on Thursday with mountain biking, zip lining and chairlift rides available for visitors. Visit Bend noted that summer visits more than doubled since 2018—about one third of Bend summer visitors come to enjoy these outdoor adventures. Bend Bulletin
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at this popular open mic event for locals.
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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $54 - $74 — Experience a retro revival with performers from the popular YouTube channel in vintage attire.
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Lake Street Dive Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Celebrate joy and togetherness with Lake Street Dive's eclectic musical fusion.
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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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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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Munch & Music Concert Series
5:30-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 34th season with live music, food vendors, and family fun in Central Oregon.
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The Early Days of Bend Walking Tour
10:30 a.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Registration required — Explore Bend's rich history through the stories of its early residents.
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Bend Cars & Coffee
8-11 a.m. — Dilly Dally Coffee Co. — Free entry — Connect with fellow car enthusiasts while enjoying coffee on Bend's Westside.
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Bend Elks & Boss Baseball Summer Camp Week 3
9 AM – 12 PM — Vince Genna Stadium — $175 per week or $50 per day — Experience the joy of baseball with local players while enjoying fun activities like Popsicle Wednesday and Slip 'N Slide Friday.
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+LIVE+ and Collective Soul Concert
5:30-7 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Cost info TBA — Celebrate 30 years of rock with Collective Soul and +LIVE+ at a dynamic outdoor venue.
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Bend Summer Festival
4-10 p.m. — Lay It Out Events — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, delicious food, and vibrant community spirit.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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