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Sunday, July 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • One person died, two remain missing & three were rescued after a group of six went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River near Bend Saturday afternoon, and search and rescue crews worked until sunset.  Central Oregon Daily
  • Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies launched a search and rescue on Saturday afternoon after six people went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River west of Bend—three were rescued and taken to St. Charles-Bend, one was confirmed dead, and two remain missing while crews plan to resume efforts Sunday morning.  KTVZ

SPORTS NEWS

  • Jack Billowitz, a 16 year old from Bend High, finished 10th in the 17th High Cascades 100 mile mountain bike race on Saturday, July 19, completing the course in 7 hours, 10 minutes, 40 seconds as over 300 riders battled heat and dust through Deschutes National Forest — Mountain View grad Chloe Spritz won the women's race and was the only female racer in the top 20 overall.  Bend Bulletin

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

    Thu, 7/3/25

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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.

    Mon, 7/21/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/23/25

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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.

    Thu, 7/24/25

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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.

    Fri, 7/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 7/26/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/27/25

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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.

    Mon, 7/28/25

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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.

    Tue, 7/29/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/30/25

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  • Dispatch with John Butler - Summer Tour 2025

    4-7 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an epic summer concert featuring Dispatch and special guests John Butler and G. Love & Special Sauce.

    Thu, 7/31/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

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~ Rumi

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