Good morning, Bend.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery will host its third annual Battle of the Bands from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.

29, to support Ronald McDonald House of Bend at the campus of St. Charles Medical Center. The event will feature five local acts with voting to choose a winner.

The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation awarded $7,500 to the Family Access Network to fund basic-needs services for up to 30 local children during the school year + school-based advocates continue linking families to community resources.

10 Barrel is hosting a Puppy Party on the Patio in partnership with Paw Print Rescue, where adoptable dogs including Kimchi, Milo, and Alvin will be available on Aug.

22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the venue.

Maria’s Tamales has launched a food truck outside the Budget Inn on SE Third St.—it now serves tamales, tortas, tacos, flautas, gorditas, burritos, tostadas and zopes and will operate from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Her son said the move follows her popular Grocery Outlet stand.

The Old Mill District welcomed over six new businesses offering books, menswear, travel bags and vintage finds this year.

The district finished groundwork on an expansion set to add three new buildings for restaurants — Kiln will host a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Deschutes County prosecutors are warning that human-caused fires may lead to reckless burning or arson charges during dry summer conditions, as several cases involving brush burning, fireworks and exploding targets have been referred to District Attorney Steve Gunnells’ office.

Igor & Red Elvises will perform free live at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.

19 at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend — delivering retro surf-rock tunes for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival for its 16th year on Friday, Oct.

2 at Tower Theatre and online. Tickets went on sale Aug. 10, and the event will feature award-winning films focusing on environmental and conservation issues.

Windermere Real Estate is hosting a school supply drive to help local Bend and Redmond districts facing shortages, open through Aug.

31 during business hours. The drive is coordinated with KGW8 and Schoolhouse Supplies to collect needed items.

Oregon educators can apply for SELCO support programs offering over $125,000 in grants via SELCO Steps Up.

Applications run Aug. 15 – Sept. 30 and include Regional Classroom Makeovers granting up to $15,000 and Creative Educator Grants of $2,500.

Firefighters have contained 83% of the Rowe Creek wildfire that burned 372,971 acres 10 miles south of Fossil since July 15, though active areas remain.

Crews will continue cleanup and hold a public meeting on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Barnes Butte Elementary to update on road closures.

After a fire ignited near Hidden Forest on Friday, about 200,000 phones received a Level 3 evacuation alert for Forest Service Road 18 and the Arnold Ice Cave, authorities said.

The sheriff urged residents and visitors to sign up for Deschutes Alerts to get updates.

On Monday, Aug. 10, Sen. Ron Wyden said at a press conference in Bend that firefighters do not have enough resources to tackle wildfires.

He promised to push for more federal funding and year-round staffing as the state battles record acreage in a near year-round fire season.

Hikers can explore Canyon Creek Meadows Loop for an up close view of Three Fingered Jack and surrounding peaks.

The trek is 4½ to 7½ miles and starts at Jack Lake Trailhead — about one hour from Bend — runs mid-July through Oct and requires a permit.