Bend
Daily News
Wednesday, December 11th, 2024
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bend Park and Recreation begins winter program registrations today. KBND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man from Klamath Falls has been arrested in Bend for an armed carjacking incident. KBND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ James Taylor is scheduled to perform at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on May 19, with ticket sales starting this week. Central Oregon Daily
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Bend decrease by 3 cents, setting the average price at $3.34 per gallon of regular. KBND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oregon State University's Bend campus students have started designing snowboards for consumer purchase. KBND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal grant of over $700,000 will fund the removal of timber and woody material in the Deschutes National Forest to reduce wildfire risks. Bend Bulletin
- ➤ Bend explores a water-saving grass alternative in an innovative experiment to establish a baseline for turf that conserves water, in collaboration with Accent Landscaping and the High Desert Horticultural Center. KBND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Highway 20 is designated as the 'National Medal of Honor Highway' to honor Medal of Honor recipients across 12 states, following bipartisan legislation passed by Congress. KTVZ
- ➤ Bend's city council chooses Caldera Ranch for a 100-acre urban growth boundary expansion to support affordable housing. KBND
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Live Concert Featuring Livingston Taylor and Loudon Wainwright III
Enjoy an evening of music with Livingston Taylor and Loudon Wainwright III at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon.
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Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade
Participants decorate their kayaks and paddleboards with colorful lights and costumes for a festive parade along the Deschutes River, while spectators can enjoy the display from the riverside paths.
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Unique Holiday Gelatin Salad Competition
The Holiday Gelatin Salad Show at the Deschutes Historical Museum invites participants to showcase their quirky gelatin salad recipes in a fun competition with various categories.
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2nd & Olney Maker’s Market
The 14th & 15th of December
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Central Oregon Mastersingers Concert at Tower Theatre
The Central Oregon Mastersingers, directed by Christian Clark, will perform a diverse choral repertoire spanning from the 12th to the 21st centuries at the Tower Theatre.
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Thrive Central Oregon Drop-In Social Services Consultations
This event offers drop-in consultations for individuals seeking assistance with social services and resource connections.
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Law Librarian Office Hours for Legal Assistance
Jenny Pedersen, Community Librarian for legal services, will be available to assist with legal information questions at the La Pine Activity Center monthly.
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Free Legal Consultations at the Library
Attend free 30-minute virtual consultations with a local lawyer to discuss Oregon civil law issues.
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Free Notary Public Services
The event offers free, limited drop-in notary services to the public at the Downtown Bend Library.
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Holiday Train Show with Michael the Train Man
Michael the Train Man returns to the Downtown Bend Library for a festive holiday train viewing experience, with the last admission at 12:15 PM.
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Holiday Accordion Performance by Robin Werdal
Local accordionist Robin Werdal will perform holiday favorites and accordion standards at the Downtown Bend Library.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.
~ Anais Nin
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