Good morning, Bend.

The Deschutes Children's Foundation served nearly 21,000 children and family members in 2025 across campuses in Bend, Redmond and La Pine, offering support through 23 nonprofit partners.

The Big Dill pickleball fundraiser will take place on Thursday, Sept. 10 at Widgi Creek Pickleball Club to help sustain these services.

The Forge, a local nonprofit, plans a year-round ice complex in Juniper Ridge with two NHL rinks, a gym, restaurant, and event space.

They have raised $10 million of $40 million and ask community support to help fund construction within five years.

Mt. Bachelor opened Trailhead Lodge at 19221 S.W.

Century Drive on Bend’s southwest outskirts, rebranding the former LOGE Bend motel. The lodge offers a café open Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Friday to Saturday until 9 p.m.), overnight rooms starting at $219 mid-week, and free summer events.

Oregon regulators proposed steeper fee hikes for the psilocybin industry that would double fees for manufacturers and service centers and eliminate discounts for nonprofits, veterans and low-income applicants, with new costs starting next year.

Bendable Therapy's Ryan Reid warned changes may force the industry to contract and raise session prices.

Kaes, a Bend startup, is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its tablet case that helps people with limited grip strength hold devices comfortably.

The co-founders designed the product to aid a family member with arthritis and will soon bring it to market.

GasBuddy reports that regular gas now costs $4.49 per gallon after an 11.2-cent drop (over the past week), though prices remain 54 cents higher than last year.

Refinery disruptions overseas may keep fuel prices from falling further in the coming weeks.

Bend Senior High School is moving into phase 2 of its campus rebuild with plans for a new gymnasium and auditorium that will take two years to complete after the new classroom building opens to students this fall.

Fire crews battled wildfires during the Fourth of July weekend across Central Oregon, including a blaze on private property near Antelope and a structure fire in Redmond from illegal fireworks.

All fires are contained, but crews remain alert as hot weather & dry fuels keep wildfire risks high.

The Coyner Fire burned 20 acres near Redmond during the Fourth of July holiday and forced immediate evacuations+ no homes were harmed.

Firefighters continue to contain the wildfire, and local residents remain on alert as dry conditions allow sporadic hotspots.

The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder starts Wednesday in Sisters and concludes near Bend, pitting about 300 riders against 335 miles of gravel and dirt roads in the Central Oregon Cascade Range while offering nightly camping tents and gourmet food (minimizing city traffic disruptions).

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.

Second Sunday Market at Gathered Wares

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Old Iron Works District — Free entry — Celebrate vintage clothing and home goods with local vendors while enjoying live music on vinyl.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic Night

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs at Bend's top-rated open mic for comedy enthusiasts.

Badass Sound Bath

6:30-7:30 p.m. — CONTINUUM, A School of Shadow Yoga Bend Oregon — Cost varies — Experience an empowering sound bath with bold beats and relaxation.

A Bookish Tea Party

1:30 – 3:00 PM — Blissful Spoon & Papillon — Ticket required — Celebrate baking with a delightful tea party featuring sweet and savory treats alongside delightful baking tales.

Bend Summer Social by AIA Oregon

1-3 p.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Member Cost $10, Non-Member Cost $15 — Enjoy lunch and drinks while connecting with the local architectural community.

The Audit: A Comedy Show

8-10 p.m. — Craft Kitchen & Brewery — Ticket prices may apply — Experience an unforgettable comedy show featuring top local talent and a unique post-performance element.

Not'cho Grandma's Bingo

9:30 AM - 12 PM — Silver Moon Brewing — $30 for Bingo cards — Enjoy a fun-filled bingo event while supporting the Family Resource Center of Central Oregon.