Bend
Daily News
Sunday, November 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Oregon quilters sold over 400 handmade quilts Saturday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship to boost funds for the Bend Food Project and The Giving Plate—aiming to exceed last year's $37,403 and help feed local children. Leftover quilts will be available for purchase online. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Families in Bend did not receive their November SNAP benefits on Saturday because of an ongoing government shutdown, and local food banks have seen weekly requests jump from 1–2 to 8–10, as reported by St. Vincent de Paul of Crook County—local grocery partners in Bend and Prineville have increased support to help meet the growing need. KTVZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Form Pilates, owned by Rachel Day, will open this month at Discovery Corner on NW Skyline Ranch Road near NorthWest Crossing in Bend. The studio joins seven other businesses in the development and will offer personalized classes based on Day’s 11 years of teaching experience — adding a fresh fitness option to the area. Bend Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OSU-Cascades will launch a university-wide career accelerator pilot program in spring as administrators design its format using feedback from over 44 community members—faculty, staff, and employer partners. The seven-person team led by Cynthia Engel will work with three education technology companies and use $150,000 in startup funds to integrate the pilot into academic coursework. Bend Bulletin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ KTVZ News is launching its Seismic Shift series this November to show how Central Oregon will prepare for a potential tsunami event along the coast—beginning Nov. 6 with a report on tsunami science and coastal preparedness. The four-part series will also cover inland impacts and local safe haven plans in Deschutes. KTVZ
- ➤ Deschutes County and Redmond approved extra funding to begin building a 36-site managed homeless camp in east Redmond, awarding a $676,000 construction contract to Taylor NW for a facility with water, electricity and basic services. Officials remain uncertain about the operating model and cost management — key issues to be discussed at a joint meeting on November 3. Bend Bulletin
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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
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Birthplace of American Sport Climbing: A History of Smith Rock
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Sold out — Discover the 150-year history of Smith Rock and its pivotal role in American sport climbing.
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Joy of Capoeira - Introductory Session
7-8:45 p.m. — High Desert Martial Arts — Workshop price includes a group capoeira T-shirt — Experience the rhythm and culture of Brazil through this engaging martial art form.
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Pint Nite for Senior Dog Rescue
5-8 p.m. — Wild Ride Brewing — $1 per pint donated — Enjoy great beer and meet adoptable pups while supporting Silver Linings Rescue Ranch.
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Annual Chili Feed and Raffle Fundraiser
11 AM – 3 PM — Deschutes Historical Museum — Free entry — Enjoy delicious chili and a chance to win from over 20 raffle packages benefiting the local community.
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Run The Rock Trail Race
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Smith Rock State Park — Registration required — Experience breathtaking views while racing a 50K or half marathon through stunning trails.
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Sensory Photography Workshop
1-4 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — Explore dynamic photography practices that align heart, mind, and vision in a creative workshop.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs at the top-rated local open mic comedy event.
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Let's Talk About Child Development
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - Becky Johnson Community Center — Free entry — Gain insights into child development stages and learn to navigate conversations about children's bodies.
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Ben Nichols Solo Album Release
8-11 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Cost info not provided — Experience an evening with Ben Nichols as he unveils his deeply personal solo album, In the Heart of the Mountain.
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Coyote Rider Folk Concert
7-10 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Enjoy folk-Americana tunes — Kat Hilst, Kim Kelley, and Tim Coffey warm you up with storytelling melodies.
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