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Bend Park and Recreation Shuts Down Facilities

After emergency meeting, all BPRD facilities and programs to be shut down through March 29
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TUpdate 3/13: From end of business on March 15 through March 29, all Bend Park and Recreation facilities will be closed. This includes Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, The Pavilion, Art Station, Bend Senior Center, District Office and Park Services. Facilities will continue to have administrative staff in the buildings but will not be open […]

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Source Spotlight: Deb Schoen

Meet the newest member of the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors
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Deb Schoen was sworn in as the newest member of the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors on Tuesday. Schoen had a 40-year career working for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and has lived in Bend for around six years. While here, she’s continued her work in parks, commuting back and […]

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Bend Park and Recreation District Looks to Fill Board Vacancy

Board member Lauren Sprang announced her resignation this week
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Effective November 19, Bend Park and Recreation District announced the resignation of board member Lauren Sprang. Sprang was originally elected to the board in in May of 2017—which means BPRD is looking for someone to fill the vacancy for her term, ending on June 30, 2021. “My time serving on the board has been a […]

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Child Care Crunch

School’s out. If you’re one of the many who waited to find somewhere for your kids to hang out this summer, this may help
Annette Benedetti

Summer break is here­—and whether it’s due to a sudden change of plans or procrastination, you might be finding yourself faced with finding last-minute care for your school-age kids. As you search the internet and begin to make calls, you realize the situation is dire. Enrollment dates are long over. Many summer programs are filled […]

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Calendar

The Source Staff

Every Weekday, June 25-August 17 Days of Play PLAY — 21 years strong! Participate in crafts, water play, field games, sports activities and much more. Days of Play parks are also Bend-La Pine School District summer lunch program locations, too! Check out website for locations and times. Various Parks in Bend | Free bendparksandrec.org WednesdaysBend […]

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Community Connection

Amiguitos: opening access for all youth
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Milagros Aparicio greets children and their parents with a smile and a hug as they arrive at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe for their first paddle lesson. The kids, ages 8-14, are quiet, wide-eyed and nervously inspecting foreign gear that are boats, paddles and dry bags. They may not fully understand the transformative experience that […]

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The Art of Summer

How to create, play and explore with your kids
MaryLea Harris

Summer break can be a source of anxiety for many parents and caregivers of young children. Visions of bickering siblings, tantrums and constant outcries of “I’m bored!” can give even the most experienced parent cold sweats. Have no fear, even if you’re not a so-called “crafty” person, I’ve got your back here. Taking as many […]

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Jeremy Bowler

Uniting the climbing community
Caitlin Richmond

Jeremy Bowler is a man who has every finger in a different pie. When he’s not at work, you might find him trail running, skiing, cycling or climbing. He spends his working hours as the Student Affairs Lead for College Excel, a local college support program for students at Central Oregon Community College and Oregon […]

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Trail Volunteers Wanted

The Sierra Club is partnering with Bend Park and Rec to remove invasive plants on the Deschutes River Trail
Chris Miller

On Monday, June 4 the Sierra Club Juniper Group is partnering with the Bend Park and Recreation District to remove some invasive plants that are taking hold into the South Canyon section of the Deschutes River Trail. BPRD is providing the tools, but volunteers need to dress for the occasion: hiking boots, layered clothing, sunscreen, […]

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