Good morning, Bend.

Natural Grocers will open in Redmond in 2027 in a 15,000 sqft building at 732 SW Sixth St that once housed JoAnn Fabrics, as city council approved a $500,000 grant to renovate the space + reflect a design inspired by Central Oregon.

Joy Harjo, a world-renowned poet laureate, will speak at the Waterston Desert Writing Prize ceremony at High Desert Museum in Bend on Sept.

17, and tickets ($10) are on sale online.

Bend music fans can look forward to a heavy psych-rock show as Serpentfoot with Milk for the Angry + Sungrater performs live on Sunday at Volcanic Theatre Pub, where doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $15.

Today, Bend's Hayden Homes Amphitheater hosts a concert with Charley Crockett and Margo Price at 6:30 p.m.; Friday's show features Jimmy Eat World for their 25th anniversary, and Saturday's event brings electronic acts Levity + Tape B, with ticket prices from $35 to $79.25.

Silver Moon Brewing (24 NW Greenwood Ave.) hosts a summer music lineup featuring Nickatina tonight at 9 p.m., Future Joy and Wic Whitney Friday at 7 p.m., and Garret T.

Willie Sunday at 6 p.m.

Keith Sherrill, a former Army Ranger at Central Oregon Community College, was named a 2026 Pat Tillman Scholar on Wednesday, July 15.

He helped launch a veteran entrepreneurship program that is one of only eight nationwide and will use the award to advance his Ph.D. studies.

Deschutes National Forest has opened its public comment period for the draft Environmental Assessment of the Sisters Canyons Active Restoration Project covering about 17,500 acres north of Sisters & comments must be submitted by Aug.

14.

Wildfires started on July 15 in the afternoon near Service Creek, Twangenham, and Condon when thunder cells passed over the area.

Fire crews responded + plan to update conditions today.

A Central Oregon suicide prevention program distributed over 1,700 free firearm lockboxes between 2024 and 2025 across Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties — a sign that neighbors are choosing safe firearm storage.

On Tuesday evening, Bend North Little League 11U won its second straight state baseball title with a 7-3 comeback win over Cedar Mill at Mountain View High School softball field, with Joel Fleming recording three hits and four shutout innings to lead the team.

Prineville's Crooked River Roundup celebrated 60 years of racing yesterday at the county fairgrounds as the original 1966 starting gate remains in use — Chairman Doug Smith, who has led the races for 50 years, praised the enduring bond between riders and horsemen.

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.

Steve Earle Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the storytelling prowess of acclaimed singer-songwriter Steve Earle live.