Good morning, Bend.

The Great Drake Park Duck Race will take place Sunday as thousands of rubber ducks race down the Deschutes River to raise funds with $18,500 in prizes for local nonprofits.

Scattered thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds up to 50 mph have prompted a red flag warning until 11 p.m.—outdoor burning is not advised.

Deschutes County and local agencies will work on multiple road projects from Sept.

7 to Sept. 13, including asphalt paving on Swalley Road that may cause single-lane closures & delays up to 20 minutes, sewer utility work closing NW Pershall Way starting Sept. 8, roundabout construction affecting Skyliners Road & Skyline Ranch Road, underground utility work on 11th Street & closures on C Avenue, and utility work on Tumalo Reservoir Road that will detour northbound traffic. Crews will also close China Hat Road & FS Road 1815 for forest thinning until further notice.

Bend is hosting an open house on Sept.

10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Campfire Hotel Outpost meeting space for public input on the Aune Safety and Connectivity Project — aimed at making travel safer between east Bend and the old industrial area near the Crux Fermentation Project. Officials say final designs will be ready next year and construction will start in 2027 with improvements to intersections, sidewalks, and bike safety features.

Bend Municipal Airport's new air traffic control tower is nearly finished and will stand about 100 feet tall plus become the tallest building in Central Oregon to help improve safety and efficiency at the busy airport with more than 140,000 takeoffs and landings each year.

Now that school is back in session, Bend PD warns drivers that school buses with flashing red or amber lights and stop sign arms are on the roads to pick up or drop off students — motorists must stop for these buses in all lanes unless on a divided highway with an unpaved median.

Christmas in July with Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive Santa

Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive has taken over for the Toys for Tots which has suspended operations in Central Oregon and Marines from MCL 1308 with support from Summit Health are taking over with our Santa on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st of July and 7 of August every Thursday at 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm BRING A TOY PLEASE its needed

Sunday Morning Worship Service

10-11:30 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Experience worship, biblical study, and community fellowship in downtown Bend.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Experience laughter and local talent at Bend's top open mic night.

Kindred Craft Event

5-8 p.m. — UPP Liquids — Free entry — Celebrate community with local brewers, live music, and free food and drinks.

2025 Oregon Festival of Cars

Sept 12-14 — Deschutes Historical Museum — $15-$75 — Celebrate car culture with a weekend showcasing sports and enthusiast cars in a relaxed atmosphere.

PorchFest

3-9 p.m. — Discovery Corner Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with live local music and food at this family-friendly festival.

Sunday Morning Worship

10 a.m. — Boys and Girls Club — Free entry — Engage in worship and Bible study in the heart of Bend.

IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild at Drake Park

4-10 p.m. — Drake Park — Bring your own picnic and enjoy the enchanting sounds of live classical music amidst nature.

AIA Bend Thirsty Third Thursday Networking

4-6 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free first drink for registered attendees — Connect with local design and construction professionals in a lively atmosphere.

Bend Oktoberfest

2-9 p.m. — Deschutes Historical Museum — Free entry — Celebrate with craft beer, wiener dog races, and live music at this Bavarian bash.

Commemorating International Peace Day - A Bahá'i Perspective

The Baháʼí Faith considers world peace to be not only possible but inevitable, a future stage in humanity's development. Retired Bend attorney, Jim Slothower, will share the Bahá'i vision of how world peace will be attained and how each of us can play a meaningful role in bringing it about.