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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Central Oregon Tool Library will open Friday, September 5th in the Bend ReStore parking lot to lend tools for DIY projects, home repairs, and gardening to all local residents. Tony Grzesik, Peter LoVerso and John Heylin created the nonprofit and partnered with Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity — the group will offer workshops and promote reuse. KTVZ
- ➤ Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Oregon launched its 30 Bigs in 30 Days campaign yesterday to recruit 30 male mentors for 75 boys on the waitlist who need help with school and community activities. The organization recently moved into a new east Bend campus that features a basketball court—an area for mentoring events and programs. Bend Bulletin
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chevy Fire near Highway 97 in Madras ignited Saturday when construction equipment set dry grass and shrubs ablaze and led to a brief Level 3 evacuation as Jefferson County Fire and Emergency Medical Services quickly contained the quarter-acre blaze without injuries—while the Canal Fire near Redmond Airport is burning about 30 acres today and crews with engines, air support, and smokejumpers work to protect nearby areas with the cause still under investigation. KBND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State data shows that school-based health centers across Oregon saw a 15% increase with 43,000 patients last school year as children received checkups, immunizations, reproductive health and acute care. In Bend, a new clinic at Mountain View High School opened to offer full-service care, and state funds of $65,000 per clinic help ease barriers to care — boosting access for students and community members — according to health officials. Bend Bulletin
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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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The Lumineers Concert
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dynamic sound and storytelling of one of the most beloved bands in alternative rock.
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Scotty McCreery Live Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — General Duffy's Waterhole — VIP packages available — Experience the rich vocals and storytelling of country music star Scotty McCreery.
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Theater in the Park: Rock of Ages
7-9 p.m. — Drake Park — VIP tickets available — Enjoy electrifying musical theater under the stars with classic 80s hits.
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Bikes and Pints
4-6 p.m. — Boneyard Beer — Free entry — Meet fellow cyclists and discuss bikes over pints in a lively taproom atmosphere.
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Sunday Morning Worship Service
10-11:30 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Experience a time of worship, studying God's Word, and community fellowship.
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SafetyNet: Smart Cyber Choices® Training
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Becky Johnson Community Center — Free entry — Learn how to safely navigate technology and manage online lives for adults and children.
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Third Thursday Spoken Word Night
6-8 p.m. — SCP Redmond Hotel — Free entry — A lively open mic night for poets, writers, and storytellers to share their creative works.
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Mt. Joy Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the indie-rock sound of Mt. Joy and their exciting new album live.
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Oregon Cascades 100 Trail Race
6 AM – 5 PM — Pacific Crest Middle School — Registration Fee Required — Experience an epic 100-mile trail race from Bend to Sisters with breathtaking elevation challenges.
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Farmer’s Market at Worthy Brewing
10 AM – 2 PM — Worthy Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy farm-fresh produce, unique products, live music, and local beer every Sunday!
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