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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Papa Murphy's shuts three Bend stores as a Sunriver one nears

Plus, COCC's Native American Heritage Month events and Bend boys soccer's Saturday quarterfinal.

The Bend Daily News team2 stories11 sources5 min read

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Papa Murphy's has closed its three Bend stores, and a Pinkberry combo store is coming to Sunriver

Papa Murphy's closed stores in October as Sunriver's opening nears

  1. OctoberPapa Murphy's temporarily closed its Bend, Madras and Prineville stores.
  2. Nov. 2Madras and Prineville stores reopened under new owners, according to employees.
  3. NovemberThe Sunriver Papa Murphy's and is expected to open.

Sources: Bend Bulletin, Central Oregon Daily

If you're a take-n-bake regular, call before you drive. Papa Murphy's temporarily closed its three Bend stores in October, and a sign at the south Bend location says they're waiting for new ownership. The Madras and Prineville stores closed too, but employees say both reopened Mon., Nov. 2 under new owners.

Meanwhile, Sunriver is getting a Papa Murphy's with frozen yogurt. Construction is underway in the former Subway next to the food truck lot, and the store is expected to open this month, according to a press release.

“There's something for everyone.”

Joshua Kimzey, Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry franchisee in Sunriver
  • Redmond store: stayed open under different ownership
  • Co-brand: Papa Murphy's pizza with Pinkberry frozen yogurt
  • Sunriver owners: Joshua and Samantha Kimzey

Three co-branded Papa Murphy's and Pinkberry sites are planned

LocationPlan
Sunriver, OregonNew co-branded store, expected to open in November
Santa Fe, New MexicoPinkberry added to an existing Papa Murphy's
West Haven, UtahNew co-branded store set for summer 2027

Source: Central Oregon Daily

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COCC has five Native American Heritage Month events in November, from a Tower Theatre film to frybread

If you'd like to learn something new this month, Central Oregon Community College has a series of events on Indigenous history, culture and traditions. Most are free.

COCC's five events fall between Nov. 7 and Nov. 19

Native American Heritage Month events at COCC campuses and the Tower Theatre

November 2026

  • Talks and art
  • Film
  • Food

Nov. 7 and Nov. 19 need a reservation; the Nov. 10 film needs a free ticket.

Source: MyCentralOregon.com

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Days
Talks and artNov. 7 and 12
FilmNov. 10
FoodNov. 18–19

It starts Sat., Nov. 7 at the Madras campus, where former Yakama Nation chairman JoDe Goudy presents on the Doctrine of Discovery from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email leannat2014@gmail.com to reserve a spot. On Thu., Nov. 12, artist Speakthunder demonstrates Indigenous art in modern design, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Redmond campus.

  • Nov. 10: "First Descent" film, , doors 6 p.m.
  • Nov. 18: Native dinner, Bend campus, 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 19: frybread class, Prineville campus, 5:30 p.m., free

COCC's Native American Heritage Month events come with limits and a price

5
events across COCC campuses in November
100
participants at most at the Nov. 7 presentation
20
spots at most in the Nov. 19 frybread class
$14.25
for community members at the Nov. 18 dinner

Source: MyCentralOregon.com

Questions? Call Jeremiah Rector, COCC's Native American Program coordinator, at 541-318-3782.

News Notes

Soccer

Behind four goals from senior Ben Costa, Bend boys soccer beat No. 14 Crescent Valley 5-1 Tuesday for its first playoff match win since 2017. No. 3 Bend hosts No. 6 Canby Saturday afternoon in the Class 5A state quarterfinals. Bend Bulletin

Saturday's soccer and clothing drive lead into next week's storytimes

  1. Nov. 7Bend hosts Canby in the Class 5A boys soccer quarterfinals.
  2. Nov. 7Shepherd's House Ministries collects winter clothing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  3. Nov. 9Mychal Threets visits nine elementary schools through Nov. 10; community storytime is at 6 p.m.

Sources: Bend Bulletin, The Source, MyCentralOregon.com

Storytime

Mychal Threets, host of the "Reading Rainbow" digital reboot, will visit nine elementary schools on Mon., Nov. 9 and Tue., Nov. 10. His community storytime is at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. The Source

Clothing drive

Shepherd's House Ministries is collecting new and gently used winter clothing Sat., Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bend Men's Center, 1854 NE Division Street, and the Redmond Center, 1350 S Highway 97. Warm winter coats are among the most urgently needed items, especially men's sizes M–2XL. MyCentralOregon.com

Ruffwear

Bend-based Ruffwear plans two more stores in China in 2027. Its distribution partner, Carez, plans another Shanghai store and a "Ruffwear Camp" outside Hangzhou with retail space, a cafe and outdoor recreation space. Bend Bulletin

Pilot Butte

Deschutes Trails Coalition crews spent more than a month building a new interlocking staircase on a steep section of The Base Trail on Pilot Butte. It replaces stairs wrecked by storms. Central Oregon Daily

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Since 1940, the women of Bend United Methodist Church have thrown a Holiday Bazaar to raise money for local nonprofits, and this year's is the 86th. It runs Saturday, Nov. 7, and it's free to walk in. That's 86 years of holiday bazaars in one town. Not bad at all.

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Papa Murphy's shuts three Bend stores as a Sunriver one nears

Plus, COCC's Native American Heritage Month events and Bend boys soccer's Saturday quarterfinal.

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  1. Papa Murphy's Bend stores are closed; a Sunriver store is coming
  2. COCC lines up five Native American Heritage Month events
  3. Bend boys soccer hosts Canby in the 5A quarterfinals Saturday
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