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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • J.R. Montgomery works at Family Kitchen in downtown Bend where he donates clothes and backpacks to help people facing homelessness and substance use issues. He uses his own past struggles—including living in his van—to fuel his volunteer work while he now lives in a temporary cabin in Central Oregon Villages and is trying to help a friend get into rehab.  Central Oregon Daily

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A group of six went over Dillon Falls on the Deschutes River Saturday near Bend, leaving three survivors, two fatalities, and two people still missing—authorities have not released identities and search efforts continue.  KBND

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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  • 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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  • First Friday Art Walk

    5-8 PM — Downtown Bend Business Association — Free entry — Celebrate art, music, and community with vibrant local exhibits and performances.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights

    2:30-5 p.m. — Downtown Bend Business Association — Ticket purchase required — Explore Bend’s vibrant craft beer scene with tours and tasting flights at local breweries.

    Sat, 8/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.

~ Seneca

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