Good morning, Bend.

The Bend Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug.

4 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mountain View High School — the free event will include live music, lawn games, face painting, vehicle displays, plus a sensory friendly hour from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

From July 22 through July 25, the Jefferson County Fair and Rodeo will feature a carnival with the Bend-based 541 Bounce Experience offering waterslides, bounce houses and interactive games (including family movie nights with concessions) to provide fun for all ages.

The Family Access Network received a $50,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation to provide essential services like housing + utility assistance + clothing + school supplies + youth programs for children and families across Central Oregon.

The program currently served over 7,600 people each year.

Applications are open for the 2026 Bend Venture Conference (tracks include Early Stage, Growth Tech and Growth Industries) until Aug.

13. The event will be held Oct. 15-16 at Tower Theatre downtown and new leadership will guide a conference that has historically invested $14 million in participating companies.

Bend’s Whole Foods Market and Local Acres Marketplace now offer daily mystery bags through the Too Good To Go app—customers can order discounted surplus food to pick up the next day while helping reduce waste.

Central Electric Cooperative hosted its annual Youth Tour on Jul.

13 when Central Oregon students visited Washington, D.C. Mountain View's Elliot Lau and Redmond's Sahalie Medlock represented their communities in a program that has offered rural students this opportunity since 1958.

Todd Dunkelberg, executive director since 2009, will retire this fall after overseeing major projects like the new library in Bend.

The library board paused its search and may appoint an interim director at its Aug. 12 meeting after reviewing candidate applications (recruiting firm DSG).

Redmond Municipal Airport is hosting a TSA PreCheck enrollment event from July 28 to 31 at 2252 Jesse Butler Circle (terminal conference room across from baggage claim) to offer travelers an easy, local way to enroll or renew their membership; applicants must bring the required documents and pay a $76.75 fee for a five-year enrollment.

Health officials in Bend urge individuals at risk to get the JYNNEOS vaccine as global mpox cases increase, especially among men, and advise anyone with symptoms to call their healthcare provider before an in-person visit (or use 2-1-1 to find care).

Bend Endurance Academy is accepting registrations for its fall youth mountain biking and climbing programs for elementary through high school athletes.

The nonprofit has three training levels (recreation, development, and competition) and urges families to register early as space is limited.

Today, the 60th Crooked River Roundup horse races kick off at the Crook County Fairgrounds in Prineville.

The four-day event features Ladies Night (free admission for women) on opening night, multiple races each evening, food trucks, and gates opening at 5:30 p.m. with races at 7:15 p.m.

High Desert Special Olympics athletes returned home after competing at the Oregon Special Olympics State Summer Games in Corvallis with 10 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals (earning top finishes in golf, track and field, and bocce) and participated in Olympic Town’s free health screenings.

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.

Reiki Level 2 Attunement & Certification

10 AM – 4 PM — Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC — Pre-registration required — Dive deep into the world of Reiki healing with Level 2 training and certification.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a laugh at the #1 Open Mic night for local comedians.

History Pub: A Century of Bend's Water System

7-9 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — $5 — Discover the intriguing history of Bend's water system with insights from a local expert.

Munch & Music Concert Series

5-9 p.m. — Drake Park — Free entry — Celebrate summer with free live music and local food vendors at this beloved concert series in Bend.