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Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A new connector ramp to Business 97 in Bend opens, facilitating access to major shopping centers before a weekend closure affects routes to Highway 20.  Central Oregon Daily
  • Saving Grace initiates a program with Central Oregon bars and restaurants to raise intimate partner violence awareness through educational coasters and posters.  Central Oregon Daily

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • Chimanbai Patel, 37, is presumed to have drowned after going under water while swimming in Diamond Lake, with ongoing search efforts involving multiple agencies.  Central Oregon Daily

CRIME NEWS

  • Bend's St. Vincent de Paul, a nonprofit aiding those in need, was informed of their executive director's criminal past prior to his arrest.  Bend Bulletin

CULTURE NEWS

  • BendFilm revealed a lineup of 22 diverse feature films from 24 countries for its 21st annual festival in October 2024, including a range of genres and a high number of submissions.  Central Oregon Daily

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Central Oregon sees minimal changes in unemployment rates in July, with Crook County's unemployment slightly decreasing to 6.0%, Deschutes County experiencing a minor increase to 4.1%, and Jefferson County at 4.7%, amidst seasonal job fluctuations.  KTVZ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sun, 9/8/24

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  • 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.

    Mon, 9/9/24

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  • Joyful Morning Flow Yoga Class

    Experience a mindful yoga flow that awakens the heart and starts your day with joy and movement.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • 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.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Bend RMA Annual Social Gathering

    Experience an outdoor networking opportunity with appetizers and drinks at Boneyard Pub, featuring a gift certificate giveaway for attendees.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • 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.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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  • 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.

    Sat, 9/14/24

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  • 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.

    Sun, 9/15/24

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  • Thrive Central Oregon Community Resource Consultations

    Experience drop-in consultations providing social services assistance and resource connections to the community.

    Mon, 9/16/24

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  • Chocolate Making Experience with Wine and Hot Chocolate Tasting

    Experience a behind-the-scenes tour of a local award-winning chocolate maker, learn about chocolate production, and create your own chocolate bar while tasting various samples paired with wine or hot chocolate.

    Tue, 9/17/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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