Good morning, Bend.

High Desert Rendezvous returns Saturday at the High Desert Museum in Bend with a reception starting at 5 p.m. and a raffle where one ticket holder will name the museum’s juvenile porcupine (tickets are $50 and the fundraiser supports wildlife care and educational programs).

Silver Moon Brewing in Bend is hosting a heavy psych show featuring Hippie Death Cult, Earth Tongue, and Vacancy Floor on Friday, Aug.

21 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $19.73 and the event is at 24 NW Greenwood Ave.

A firefighter has developed the Safe SOSS wildfire defense system featuring vent guards (cost $36), heat tape, and spray treatment to help homeowners protect their homes during wildfire season.

The DIY kit sold at Lowe's is designed for easy installation before evacuation and adds ember protection.

Firefighters at the Rowe Creek Complex near Prineville are working today to extinguish remaining heat and secure control lines along Mill Creek and Ranger Station Road.

Crews use thermal imaging cameras (TICs) and unmanned aircraft for mapping (which helps track active fire spots), and drivers are urged to obey road closures on U.S. Highway 26.

The Deschutes Library board appointed Chantal Strobel as interim director as Todd Dunkelberg retires Aug.

28, and Dunkelberg will assist with the transition while the board pauses its search for a permanent director in coming weeks.

Bend High girls soccer (reigning state champions) enters a 15-match regular season starting Sept.

3 at West Albany after last season's undefeated run. Led by senior forward Shea Manfredi and junior goalkeeper Brooklyn Mettler, the team will play its home opener on Sept. 8.