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Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Dec. 6, hundreds filled downtown Bend to watch a holiday parade featuring 90+ groups from schools, news stations and fan clubs. The festive event brought long-time locals together to celebrate decades of community tradition. KTVZ
- ➤ Bend kicked off the holidays with two family fun runs as Cascade Relays held the three-mile Mistletoe Miler along the Deschutes River Trail at Bend Brewing Company and the Reindeer Rush for kids down Brooks Alley before the Christmas Parade. Central Oregon Daily
- ➤ Bend’s Walmart hosted the 25th annual Shop with a Cop event on Saturday, Dec. 6, where officers from the Bend Police Department and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office helped 92 children shop for holiday gifts and provided lunch and extra support for kids in need. Bend Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The West Coast Health Alliance recommended that newborns keep receiving the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, rejecting federal guidance by RFK Jr. Gov. Tina Kotek said the decision is based on facts — expert consensus from data. The Oregonian
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Planners for a 261-acre neighborhood on Bend’s southeast edge submitted plans that include wildfire risk reduction measures such as a 100-foot firebreak and fire-resistant materials for roughly 2,500 new homes plus a 23-acre park and commercial center. The strategies mark a new approach in wildfire planning for southeast Bend. 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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Community Leaders Christmas Party 2025
6-8 p.m. — The Haven Coworking — Free entry — Celebrate the Christmas season with leaders from across Central Oregon in a casual holiday gathering.
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Evan Mullins Live Performance
6-8 p.m. — Silverleaf Café — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of amazing covers and original music with talented local musician Evan Mullins.
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Holiday Lights Paddle Parade
4-10 p.m. — Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe — Free entry — Experience the enchanting spectacle of illuminated kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards on the Deschutes River.
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SantaLand Celebration
11 AM – 5 PM — Old Mill District — Free entry — Experience the festive spirit with Santa, holiday gifts, and special moments in SantaLand!
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Open Mic Night at Silver Moon Brewing
1-4 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Hone your craft in a supportive environment during this lively open mic night.
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SHINE Acoustic Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Free entry — Enjoy classics from the '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond with SHINE's acoustic trio.
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Swingin' Tower Christmas
7-8:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre, Bend, OR — RSVP required — Experience a festive holiday show with swingin' Christmas songs and local performers against a backdrop of a live big band.
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Swingin' Tower Christmas
2-5 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a festive family holiday show filled with swingin’ Christmas songs and seasonal stories.
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No School Day Camp
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Amity Creek Magnet at Thompson School — Registration fee applies — Turn a day off into a fun-filled adventure with creativity for kids K-5.
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Christmas Eve Dinner at Juniper Preserve
9 AM – 4 PM — Juniper Preserve — Cost varies — Enjoy a lavish holiday brunch buffet with festive cheer and seasonal favorites.
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