Bend
Daily News
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of runners and walkers participated in COCC’s 26th annual Turkey Trot Saturday along the campus track to raise funds for student scholarships, and families joined the free Toddler Trot with T-shirts, prizes and a light breakfast provided. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Visions of Sugarplums held a bake and craft sale Saturday at SHARC in Sunriver to raise funds for local charities—most of the proceeds went to Furnish Hope, which works to furnish homes across central Oregon. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ On Thursday, people lined up at Sisters Food Bank—run by the Kiwanis Club of Sisters—as they picked up food after a court order restored SNAP funding on November 7. Food centers in Bend, including the Salvation Army and local churches, also saw a rise in visitors because high living costs kept more families in need. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ The beloved Old Fashion Christmas event is happening today at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center—visitors can browse arts, crafts, antiques and unique gifts while enjoying festive food, hourly prize drawings, holiday movies and a visit from Santa. Admission is $6, or $5 for veterans and seniors, with extra prize drawing tickets for those who bring a canned good for the Lil' Bit Food Pantry. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Dry Canyon Arts Association launched its Fall Art Show and Sale on Saturday at Redmond High School, where over 50 local professional and student artists displayed their work—today visitors can view the art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enter a raffle for 65 donated pieces and learn about the nearly-completed Community Art Center that will host classes and exhibits for art education. Central Oregon Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bend girls soccer team won the Class 5A state championship on Nov. 15 when Piper Abrams’ early goal led them to a 1-0 victory over North Eugene/Triangle Lake at Hillsboro Stadium — they ended the season undefeated. The Oregonian
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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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Community Conversations: Natural Resource Management
5-7 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Registration required — Engage in a dialogue about the state of local natural resources and your role in their management.
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Powderhound Preview & Fundraiser
6-8 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Free entry — Gear up for winter with local backcountry films and prize opportunities.
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Holly Bowling Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of virtuosic piano performed by Holly Bowling, redefining musical boundaries.
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Winter Business HOP
8:30 – 10:00 AM — High Desert Music Hall — Free entry — Network and showcase your business among local entrepreneurs in a lively coffee-inspired setting.
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Kids’ Entrepreneur Market
1-4 p.m. — Downtown Bend Library — Free entry — A unique eco-friendly market empowering kids ages 7-17 to learn entrepreneurship by creating and selling their products.
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Beertown Comedy Open Mic
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughter at the top-rated open mic in Bend.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Currents
3-9 p.m. — Riverhouse Lodge — Reservations recommended — Savor seasonal dishes with river views this Thanksgiving in Bend.
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Gerardo Coronel Concert
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM — Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex — Ticket information available — Experience a high-energy night with El Jerry Gerardo Coronel and the best regional music.
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Annual Holiday Marketplace at the Vineyard
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards — Free entry — Explore local crafts and enjoy award-winning wine and food while soaking in beautiful vineyard views.
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Natural History Pub: The Recipe for Healthy Soil
7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free, RSVP required — Discover what makes healthy soil essential for a thriving garden with local experts.
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