Good morning, Bend.

Residents supported the drive-thru holiday food drive at Larkspur Community Center on Saturday — a Bend Park and Rec event benefiting NeighborImpact Food Bank with donation bins open through Jan.

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Veterans and families attended a holiday gathering at Central Oregon Veterans Ranch on Saturday — enjoying Santa photos, rescue dog meet-and-greets, a women veterans clothing swap and s’mores around the bonfire.

Charles Schwab opened an office in Bend at 744 NW Bond St. with a team led by Chaz Egbert to serve high-net-worth households and retirees in Central Oregon yesterday.

The branch is part of a nationwide push, and two more Oregon offices will open next year.

Bend residents joined the Deschutes Historical Museum on Saturday for the annual Holiday Gelatin Salad Show, where families showed off unique recipes and time-honored traditions (judges chose winners in creative categories).

The event celebrated a playful connection to the town’s culinary past.

Since state reforms, Bend has seen more middle housing developments including townhomes, duplexes + cottage clusters, with 170 new units built this year and 143 under construction.

Builders face rising costs like required sidewalk upgrades while hoping these projects eventually boost affordable living.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tony Smiley Live Performance

7 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a vibrant evening of live music from Tony Smiley.

JuJu Eyeball New Year's Celebration

8-10 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Ticket information not provided — Celebrate the year's end with live Beatles tunes from Bend's very own JuJu Eyeball.

Sunday Swim: Cold Plunge in the Deschutes

7:30-8:00 a.m. — Riverbend Park — Free entry — Start your Sunday with a refreshing cold plunge in the beautiful Deschutes River for an energizing morning experience.

Beertown Comedy Open Mic

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy a hilarious night of local comedy at Bend's favorite open mic night.

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