Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of August.
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🏘️ Community
Diana Fay, a Dungeons and Dragons enthusiast, utilizes TikTok to share her passion for the game, aiming to foster a more inclusive and female-friendly gaming community.
Three local veterans experienced flying in a restored World War II-era biplane over Bend, a nostalgic journey facilitated by the nonprofit Dream Flights.
🚨 Crime
Gary Lee Hewitt, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend, was arrested for allegedly selling large amounts of meth near two schools.
🎭 Culture
Theater in the Park's 'Mamma Mia!' production in Drake Park, featuring a diverse cast including the first person of color leading role, expects over 2,000 attendees for its sold-out shows this weekend.
🌲 Environment
The record-breaking wildfire season disrupts Pacific Crest Trail hikers with closures and smoke, challenging the continuity of their 2,650-mile journey.
Oregon lawmakers and insurance professionals discuss strategies in Bend to address homeowners' insurance challenges in wildfire-prone areas, including incentivizing risk reduction measures.
Experts and volunteers sample insects at Whychus Creek to analyze the health of its ecosystem and the effectiveness of restoration projects on fish populations.
The Oregon DEQ extended an air quality advisory for Deschutes, Klamath, and Lake counties due to wildfire smoke, expected to last until Monday.
Bend-La Pine Schools and Republic Services successfully recycled old hard-bound textbooks, diverting 66 cubic yards of waste from landfill, after adopting a new reading curriculum.
🎉 Bend Events
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Street Dog Hero 5k Fun Run and Fair
Experience a festive 5k fun run with live music, raffle prizes, adoptable dogs, and a variety of food trucks and a beer garden.
Solarize Deschutes In-Person Workshop – Learn About Solar Benefits
Learn how to harness solar energy and explore installation benefits, incentives, and discounts available for Deschutes County residents.
Joyful Morning Flow Yoga Class
Experience a mindful yoga flow that awakens the heart and starts your day with joy and movement.
Interactive Family Story Time
Experience an engaging story time with books, songs, and rhymes designed for children aged 0-5 to support early literacy skill development.
Bend RMA Annual Social Gathering
Experience an outdoor networking opportunity with appetizers and drinks at Boneyard Pub, featuring a gift certificate giveaway for attendees.
Dan + Shay, Jake Owen & Dylan Marlowe Live at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Experience an unforgettable night of country music featuring Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay alongside Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe, showcasing their latest hits and classic favorites.
Oregon Festival of Cars 2024
Experience a celebration of automotive passion at the Oregon Festival of Cars, featuring hundreds of enthusiast cars and engaging activities for car lovers.
Voices Rising: One-Day Choir Experience
Experience the joy of community singing with a variety of harmonies and themes focused on connection to the living world at this engaging choir event.
Thrive Central Oregon Community Resource Consultations
Experience drop-in consultations providing social services assistance and resource connections to the community.
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