Good morning, Bend.

On July 4, a 99th annual pet parade unfolded at Drake Park, featuring various furbabies and sparking questions over cat exclusions (including one costumed pug).

Later, Bend Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire alert in Redmond and a small vegetation fire near the butte, while Pilot Butte fireworks lit the night.

Mountain View Roadhouse is now open at 594 NE Bellevue Drive, carrying on a local tradition when workers discovered crushed peanuts during renovation—an echo of Kayo’s Roadhouse history.

The family-friendly venue offers breakfast, happy hour and a camping-themed interior.

Bend's new chef-driven restaurant Rosemary and Fox opened on March 17 in the space formerly used by Jackalope Grill.

It serves wild game and local dishes Tuesday-Saturday from 4-9 p.m. at 750 NW Lava Road and has a cozy outdoor patio (freshly painted blue and white).

The High Desert Museum in Bend will host Welcome the Night on July 15, running from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., offering hands-on activities in nocturnal wildlife, astronomy, and dark sky education with 20 interactive stations and special sessions with owls and bats.

The Head and the Heart will mark 15 years since their debut album with a show at Hayden Homes Amphitheater Sunday, July 12 + doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $69.35.

The Domino Room at 51 NW Greenwood hosts a busy week of concerts.

A Panic afterparty kicks off Saturday night, followed by CKY’s alt‑rock show Sunday, a crust‑punk night Monday, and a Shinyribs concert Tuesday — offering a packed schedule for local music fans.

Arnold Irrigation District shut off water deliveries to over 600 ranches, farms and properties in southwest and southeast Bend on July 2 at 5 a.m. due to a historic drought and low snowpack, and it said limited deliveries may resume around Sept.

15 if river flows improve.

Central Oregon wildfire season shows a near-normal number of starts with 124 fires so far, yet far fewer acres burned than the 10-year average of 19,000 acres.

The Forest Service maintains public use restrictions as summer heat dries out vegetation and raises fire danger.

On Wednesday, July 8, the Oregon Public Utility Commission approved updated wildfire mitigation plans for Idaho Power, Portland General Electric, and Pacific Power.

The plans include expanded vegetation management — power line inspections and stronger risk modeling to reduce wildfire ignition risk amid high summer fire danger.

Todd Currier, administrator at Bend Surgery Center, was named president of the national Ambulatory Surgery Center Association on Wednesday, July 8.

He plans to lead open discussions on pending legislative changes and use his role to boost Bend’s presence in national health care conversations.

Bend FC will host the annual Bend Premier Cup from Friday through Sunday at venues including Pine Nursery Park and local schools, bringing hundreds of youth soccer teams from Oregon and nearby states.

The tournament is expected to boost tourism with $3 million in spending while supporting community soccer programs.

Local Little League teams from Bend North, Sisters & Crook County will compete in state tournaments this week; Bend North hosts the 9-11 baseball event at Mountain View High starting Friday, while softball and other baseball divisions play at venues in Beaverton, Hood River, Portland, Clackamas, and Klamath Falls.

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.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Enjoy a community celebration with live music, great food, and family fun at the 35th season of Munch & Music.

Bend Summer Hoopfest

All day — Bend, OR — Registration required — Experience thrilling basketball tournaments in the heart of Oregon.