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Friday, July 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, a baking contest features many exhibit categories such as recipes for cookies, cakes, and bread—entrants can add creative twists while new judge Emily Baratta reviews entries. Open class baked goods will be accepted from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 28. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Bend community members gathered Thursday to honor Congressman John Lewis on the fifth anniversary of his death—organizers said the peaceful protest pressed for voting rights and equal access to public programs. Central Oregon Daily
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 46-year-old Green Acres RV Park resident, Jodie Wakeman, was arrested Thursday on first-degree arson charges after she set her own RV on fire—fire spread to destroy or heavily damage two other RVs before crews contained the blaze. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Of Montreal will celebrate 20 years of The Sunlandic Twins on Monday at Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend — marking their first performance in the area. Doors will open at 8 p.m. for a 9 p.m. show with tickets priced at $32.43. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3349 on Thursday — the law lets the Oregon Department of Forestry donate or sell depreciated firefighting assets to local Rangeland Fire Protection Associations — and it provides $1 million to support fire management in Eastern and Central Oregon. KTVZ
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mike Dawes Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $24 - $44 — Experience the creativity of one of the world's finest fingerstyle guitarists and electrifying performances.
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Carvin Jones Band Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Aspen Hall — Tickets not on sale — Experience the blues with Carvin Jones, crowned one of the 50 Greatest Blues Guitarists of all time.
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Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $55 – $75 — Experience the ultimate musical face-off between two legendary bands in Bend's iconic venue.
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Old Dominion Concert
6:30-8 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticketed event — Experience electrifying live performances from one of country music's hottest bands.
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Live the Bend Lifestyle – Just Minutes from the Old Mill
Well-located Westside Bend home near trails, dining, and the Deschutes. Offers 3 beds, 2.5 baths, open-concept living, and inviting outdoor space.
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