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Mountainstar Family Relief Nursery will host its Annual Birdies 4 Babies Fundraiser with a gala at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

8 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to support young children. The sold-out golf tournament resumes Sunday at Awbrey Glen Golf Club with 11:00 a.m. check-in + a noon shotgun start.

Greenhouse Cabaret in Bend will debut Tony Kushner’s Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches on Friday, Aug.

7. The 66-seat theater will host 18 showings through Sept. 5 — marking Central Oregon’s first staging of this classic play.

NeighborImpact is now accepting applications for Baby Promise—a free childcare program for children aged 6 months to 3 years—that provides year-round full-time care through licensed providers in Central Oregon; families who qualify through Oregon’s Employment Related Day Care program can bypass the waitlist and receive extra supplies.

OSU-Cascades confirmed Friday that former chancellor and dean Sherman Bloomer is no longer employed after being placed on leave, with his last day yesterday as an investigation into misconduct allegations continues.

Former OSU-Cascades dean Sherman Bloomer remains employed as an external investigation continues after his removal on April 7; interim dean Christine Pollard now leads the campus while OSU maintains confidentiality on details, including recent protective orders.

On Thursday, July 30, firefighters on Warm Springs Reservation used tactical firing to limit the Bench Fire to about 4,000 acres after rapid growth, although it destroyed 8 homes and cherished heirlooms.

Residents show deep resilience — staying connected to their heritage despite overwhelming loss.

FEMA has approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant for the Akawa Butte fire while denying help for Rowe Creek Complex and East Evans Creek fires.

The grant will cover 75% + the state covers 25% of costs as state officials and lawmakers keep a close watch on wildfire expenses.

Maple Leaf Foods recalled about 12,036 lbs of smoked bacon sold at Grocery Outlet after it entered the United States from Canada without reinspection; the affected items have sell-by dates Sept.

1 to Sept. 7, 2026. Consumers should discard or return the bacon (no illnesses have been reported).

Registration is open for Round 6 of the Specialized NW Cup downhill mountain bike series at Mt. Bachelor's Bike Park from Aug.

7 to 9. Competitors need a USA Cycling license as space is limited, and the park will be closed to non-race visitors during the event.

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.

Sarah McLachlan Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful melodies of Sarah McLachlan performed live in a beautiful outdoor venue.

Tedeschi Trucks Band Live

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the incredible fusion of soul, blues, and rock from a powerhouse 12-piece band.