Bend
Daily News
Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Club in Bend, Oregon, is hosting a free open house for all ages next weekend with indoor and outdoor train displays. KTVZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Bend Venture Conference, continuing as a major Pacific Northwest angel investment event, introduces eight semifinalists for its New Economy Track, aiming to boost economic and social returns through startups focused on inclusive innovation. KTVZ
- ➤ The Great Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale returned, featuring dozens of Bend businesses offering end-of-summer deals to clear inventory for new fall arrivals. Central Oregon Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bend program offers specialized after-school care for neurodivergent children to ensure a supportive and understanding environment. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new wildfire named the Cottonwood Fire ignited in the Ochoco National Forest, prompting a significant response with air and ground firefighting resources to contain the 15-acre blaze amidst ongoing fires and a regional heat advisory. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Legislature's Joint Committee on Transportation will visit Bend on Sept. 12 as part of a statewide tour to engage with the community on transportation needs and funding strategies through public hearings and discussions. KTVZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Bend Beer Run combined a 5K with beer tasting, attracting participants to Drake Park and culminating in free entry to the Little Woody festival. Central Oregon Daily
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thrive Central Oregon Community Resource Consultations
Experience drop-in consultations providing social services assistance and resource connections to the community.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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