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Snow Worries, Brah
City of Bend urges community to get parked cars off roads to help with plowing
Well, it wouldn’t be the holiday season without big piles of snow, would it? To help manage the roads and make sure driving conditions are safe, the City of Bend sent out a press release this morning stating they’ve called out contracted services to support road cleanup. To help make things easier for road workers […]
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Bend Park and Recreation District Looks to Fill Board Vacancy
Board member Lauren Sprang announced her resignation this week
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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If You Build It, They Will Come
Bend Park and Recreation District partners with volleyball club to build new courts
Back in September, the Source reported that the sand volleyball courts in the Old Mill District would be closing. Now we’ve confirmed the new plan to bring courts back to Bend. Bend Park and Recreation District, in collaboration with North Pacific Juniors Volleyball Club, are working on a ground lease agreement to bring six sand […]
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More Kids Means More Staff
Bend Parks to host job fair for Kids Inc., which added 400 new slots this year
Bend Park and Recreation district is hosting a job fair to help fill the 30 new positions created for their after school programs.
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Happy Fourth!
Here’s what’s going on today
Independence day is here, ladies and gentlemen. That means fireworks, cookouts, fun in the sun and more. Here’s a list of a few things happening that can help you plan out your day and properly celebrate the USA. Pet Parade/Old Fashioned Festival 10am-4pm – Downtown Bend Sunriver 4th of July Festival 10:30am-4pm – Village at […]
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School’s (almost) out for the summer!
Here’s where to send your kids for free fun and food
What are you supposed to do with your kids and all their free time? How about something free!? Bend offers so many fun activities for kids and their parents this summer. Here’s where to start. Free Lunch For many, kids’ school meals are a substantial part of their day—so why should it be any different in […]
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Bend Open Streets: Spring edition
We’ve got Mother’s Day planned for you.
Bring the whole family downtown on Sunday May 13 (Mother’s Day) for Open Streets and free fun. Open Streets is a worldwide initiative that temporarily closes streets to automobiles for fun physical activities. The City of Bend tag-teams with Commute Options to host this event at two activity hubs, one at the Environmental Center and […]
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PSA: Cascade Cycling Classic Canceled
North America’s longest-running stage race is taking a one-year hiatus
One of Central Oregon’s most beloved bike races won’t be happening this year. The Cascade Cycling Classic has drawn cyclists not just from the local area, but from around the world. For the first time in 39 years, the race is off this year. After a long and careful deliberation, the owner of Bowen Sports Performance, […]
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Redmond Proficiency Academy will present Boundless
A Live Event at the Tower Theater in Bend for and by Teenagers
Redmond, OR—The Redmond Proficiency Academy will host Boundless , a live event where teens showcase their talents, which includes magic, inspirational talks, music performances, and more, at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon, on May 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. This is the second event hosted by RPA and its student run company, Caged Inspiration. It is a continuation of […]