Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Bend.
Car owners and auto enthusiasts gather twice a month at Dilly Dally Coffee for Cars and Coffee—a casual meet-up running from 8 to 10 a.m. The next meet-up will be held on Sunday, July 20th when drivers will bring a variety of vehicles and join in conversation.
Bend residents have raised concerns over repeated power outages caused by Pacific Power's enhanced safety settings put in place during fire season.
They worry about staying cool and keeping essential devices running + food stored as temperatures are predicted to reach the 90s later this week.
A young woman in her late teens nearly drowned on Saturday in Springfield when she got caught in a strainer while helping swamped boaters on the McKenzie River—firefighters rescued her by pushing her under a log and catching her on the other side, and no one, including a 13-year-old bystander, was injured.
Fire crews responded to a vegetation fire that broke out Sunday afternoon near Redmond Airport—evacuating nearby camps while stopping the fire’s forward progress with a wet line—and are checking for spot fires as they mop up the Cave Fire.
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
+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.
Bend Summer Festival
4-10 p.m. — Lay It Out Events — Free entry — Celebrate summer with live music, delicious food, and vibrant community spirit.
Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour
10:30 a.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Reservations required — Explore the historical Drake Park Neighborhood and discover its architectural styles with guided insights.
Silent Disco Outdoor Yoga
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Donation Based — Enjoy a serene yoga session accompanied by a vibrant playlist while creating unique mantra rock art.
Welcome the Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — High Desert Museum — $10, Members receive 20% discount — Celebrate sundown and discover nocturnal wildlife under a dark sky with activities for all ages.
Tab Benoit Live in Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket info varies — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit in a captivating performance.
Munch & Music Concert Series
5:30-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate the 34th season of free concerts with food vendors and local music featuring Thirteen Til Midnight and Dad Bods.
Spanish Summer Sounds – Learn Spanish Through Music
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Engage with Spanish through music and enhance your vocabulary in a fun and interactive setting.
Of Montreal Concert
7-10:30 p.m. — Volcanic Theatre Pub — Check website for price — Experience an eclectic night of alternative rock with Of Montreal.
Dropkick Murphys Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with Boston's legendary punk band known for their energetic performances and crowd favorites.
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