Bend
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon Locavore announces its sixth annual Fall Harvest Feast and Fundraiser to be held on Oct. 25 at Hanai Community Center. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Bend's first Pavilion-Palooza offers family-friendly activities and raises funds for parks and recreation scholarships with a $5 entry fee. KBND
- ➤ Bend, Oregon officials plan to open a 'Temporary Safe Rest Area' in May 2025 for vehicle-dwelling homeless on Juniper Ridge, uniting city and county resources. KBND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ In Bend, Oregon, a judge has denied a motion to relocate the trial of Samson Zebturiah Garner, charged with plotting a Smith Rock mass shooting, affirming that an unbiased jury could be found despite media coverage. KTVZ
- ➤ The Deschutes County DA seeks dismissal of charges against Brian Lee Wynn for lack of conclusive evidence in a Bend homicide case. KBND
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Summer tourism in Bend decreased by 6% in 2024 due to factors like smoke and economic uncertainty, though local spending helped mitigate economic impacts. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ 10 Barrel Brewing Company, now owned by Tilray Brands, laid off its innovation brewing team, including the founders and award-winning brewers, as part of a company restructuring. Source Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bear Creek Elementary welcomed kindergartners with colorful sidewalk chalk, marking their first-ever school experience. Bend Bulletin
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke, with worsening conditions expected in Central and Eastern Oregon. KTVZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bend City Council and Deschutes County Commissioners unanimously agree to close most of the Juniper Ridge area to camping before the 2025 fire season, moving the homeless to a temporary area along Highway 97. 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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