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Sunday, September 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of September.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A power outage at Redmond Municipal Airport, combined with an unstaffed control tower, led to the cancellation of three incoming flights and affected subsequent departures.  KTVZ

CRIME NEWS

  • Five individuals were sentenced to 7 ½ to 20 years in prison after accepting plea deals for the 2021 execution-style murder of a Bend man over an unpaid narcotics debt.  KTVZ

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Cooler weather aids Oregon firefighters in securing containment lines and conducting burnout operations to manage several major fires.  KTVZ
  • The Deschutes National Forest has scaled down the emergency fire closure area for the Bachelor Complex, though numerous sites remain closed.  KTVZ
  • Irrigation districts in Central Oregon are winding down operations as the farming season ends and conservation projects are set to begin.  Bend Bulletin

EVENTS

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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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  • BACFest 2024 - Beech Aero Club Annual Convention

    Experience the annual gathering of the Beech Aero Club featuring activities, maintenance clinics, and tours in beautiful Bend, Oregon.

    Wed, 9/18/24

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  • Community Tour of KIDS Center

    Learn about your community's efforts to end child abuse through a guided tour of the KIDS Center, tracing a child's healing journey and meeting the dedicated staff.

    Thu, 9/19/24

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  • Oregon Whiskey Festival: A Celebration of Local Distilling Excellence

    Experience the best of Oregon's whiskey with tastings, educational opportunities, live music, and gourmet food at this two-day festival dedicated to the art of distilling.

    Fri, 9/20/24

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  • Oregon Whiskey Festival 2024

    Experience the rich flavors of Oregon's finest whiskeys at a vibrant outdoor festival featuring tastings, food trucks, live music, and interactions with local distillers.

    Sat, 9/21/24

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  • Bayocean: The Lost Resort of Oregon

    Learn about the fascinating history of Bayocean, a once-thriving resort town, and its eventual demise due to natural erosion, as shared by author Jerry Sutherland.

    Sun, 9/22/24

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  • How to Play Didgeridoo: Learn and Experience

    Experience the unique sounds and cultural significance of the didgeridoo through a captivating performance and presentation.

    Mon, 9/23/24

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  • September Women in STEAM Networking Happy Hour

    Connect with fellow women and non-binary professionals in STEAM at a casual happy hour gathering at Lifty's, featuring networking opportunities and local flavors.

    Tue, 9/24/24

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  • Thrive Central Oregon Resource Drop-In Consultations

    Experience drop-in social services assistance that connects you with valuable community resources.

    Wed, 9/25/24

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Focus is saying no to good ideas.

~ Sam Altman

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