Good morning, Bend.

Nearly 150 volunteers joined Saturday’s cleanup event at Mt. Bachelor and collected hundreds of pounds of trash from around the mountain to keep it clean.

All volunteers received lunch—raffle entries and a lift ticket valid through October 5—to thank them for their efforts.

Bend Summer Festival kicked off Friday and runs through today downtown Bend— the event celebrates summer in Central Oregon with live music, performances, food, and a variety of free vendors.

Friends of the Children Central Oregon launched a summer leadership program for 12 and 13-year-olds to build leadership and job readiness skills—eight full-time slots have been filled with additional part-time roles available, and the program will run from mid-July through mid-August at the organization’s ranch and local community sites.

Nearly 4-year-old Charlotte De Sautel runs a mobile lemonade stand in Bend’s parks and near the river to earn money for a Disneyland trip while learning about money and persistence—her family helps her set up her stall during busy summer days.

The inaugural Bend Dirt Fest held Saturday, July 12 in Bend drew over 120 competitors who raced in three events—a half-marathon trail run, a 54-mile gravel race, and a 36-mile mountain bike course through Deschutes National Forest.

Organizer Mike Ripley said the event was super successful and set the stage for future competitions.

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

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.

Maoli Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available online — Experience the uplifting fusion of country and reggae from Hawaii’s top independent artist Maoli.

Salsa on the Patio

6-8:30 p.m. — River's Place — Free lesson and dancing — Enjoy a lively evening of salsa dancing under the stars with DJ Solo spinning the tunes.

Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

10:30 a.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Reservations required — Explore Bend's historical architecture while strolling through the picturesque Drake Park Neighborhood.