Good morning, Bend.

Volunteers from Team Depot worked on The Juniper House on Saturday using a $5,500 Home Depot Foundation grant to improve the property.

The project upgraded the lawn, barn area, chicken coop and privacy fence to support transitional housing for women.

Base Camp opened its 8,000 sqft food cart lot on Bend’s west side Saturday at 9 a.m. with 12 carts, a full bar, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces for games and live music — owners said a grand opening celebration will be held next month.

Fires have continued to spread in Central Oregon after the fire marshal invoked an emergency act on Friday into Saturday, directing teams to the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires+ evacuation orders remain in effect as heat, winds, and challenging terrain hamper firefighting efforts.

A wildfire started on July 16 at 2:15 p.m. one mile southeast of Paulina and burned about 3000 acres while threatening structures — fire crews using engines, dozers, hand crews, and overhead support built a dozer line and noted increased fire behavior as of July 18.

A local rafting trip on the Lower Deschutes faced mishaps including a rattlesnake near camp and a broken trailer, but a skilled local mechanic quickly fixed the trailer—allowing the trip to continue safely despite 90° heat.

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.

Lindsey Stirling - Duality Untamed Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — No tickets available currently — Experience an electrifying performance by Lindsey Stirling at a scenic venue.

Dominick Antonelli's Original Music Performance

6-8 p.m. — General Duffy's Waterhole — Food and drink available — Experience heartfelt lyrics and acoustic instrumentals by a rising star on his first national tour.

Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour

6-7:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan perform his feel-good country anthems live.