Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of November.
Good morning, Bend.
🏘️ Community
Burgerville is offering a free Kids Cheeseburger Basket for children who receive SNAP benefits at any location from Nov.
3 through Nov. 9 with in-store and drive-thru service available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.—free meals end when SNAP benefits resume or at 11 p.m. on Nov. 9, whichever comes first. The chain also lets guests round up their order totals and donates 20% of sales on Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. to local food banks such as Oregon Food Bank and Clark County Food Bank.
Bend Golf Club celebrated its 100th anniversary Sunday with the Holiday Bazaar—nearly 40 local vendors offered handcrafted goods, holiday gifts and seasonal décor while the Bend Food Project’s Green Bag Program fought food insecurity by collecting home food donations.
The free event also featured lunch at the club’s restaurant for the public.
🏈 Sports
At Bend High gym's final game before demolition, the Lava Bears swept No. 14 Central 3-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in their fifth state tournament and will face West Albany Friday at 10 a.m.—the team celebrated a fitting farewell to the historic venue.
Meanwhile, Summit, Trinity Lutheran, Sisters and Central Christian won playoff matches on Saturday to advance to state tournaments—and each team is set for a quarterfinal game on Friday.
🎉 Bend Events
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa
7-8:30 p.m. — Volcanic Theatre Pub — All ages welcome — Experience a vibrant tribute to Frank Zappa's music with the talented Stinkfoot Orchestra and special guest Napoleon Murphy Brock.
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