In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia Wednesdays

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 What’s Up Central Oregon?

🍺➕Bend Brews & Beyond

🐝Native Bee Walk

🎸🕺Grease

🏛️🚶‍➡️ Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

📅Save The Date Section

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

📰Public Hearing Set for North Redmond Subdivision Proposal

⚠️ Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Joins "Click It or Ticket" Campaign

🚒⛑️Fire & Rescue

⛑️2 seriously injured in helicopter crash near Prineville Airport

📰Community News

💖Big Brothers Big Sisters holds grand opening for new Bend campus

🌌🏞️Register for Summer Camps at Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

📰Regional News

🦁🐯🐫Animal Welfare Investigation Ongoing at West Coast Game Park Safari

📆City of Bend Calendar of Events

🚧 Road Closures & Construction 🔥

Central Oregon Fire Info

😍Sponsors

😁 MEME of the Day

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What’s Up Central Oregon?

Bend Brews & Beyond

Bend Brews & Beyond takes over Drake Park (777 NW Riverside Dr.) on May 24–25 from 12–8 p.m., featuring 50+ Oregon breweries, cideries, and—for the first time—all locally owned Central Oregon producers, plus over a dozen non-alcoholic beverage makers.

The 21+ event includes live music, DJs, food trucks, and special events like Meet the Makers (3–5 p.m.), the Brewers Decathlon, and the Bend Drinking Pants Pageant. Two specialty beers will be tapped each hour.

Advance tickets: $40 (alcohol) or $30 (non-alcohol) and include a souvenir mug and 7 drink tokens. Two-day passes available. Prices increase at the gate if not sold out: $55 ALC / $45 N/A. Tickets are limited!

Attendees are encouraged to plan safe transportation—details coming soon.

Native Bee Walk

By Deschutes Land Trust

🐝 Native Bee Walk at Whychus Canyon Preserve

• Date & Time: Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Location: Whychus Canyon Preserve, near Sisters, Oregon

• Organizer: Deschutes Land Trust

• Event Description: Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a guided walk to learn about native bees in Central Oregon. Participants will explore the preserve's diverse habitats, observe native bees in action, and learn about their crucial role in the ecosystem. The walk will be led by knowledgeable guides who will share insights into bee identification, behavior, and conservation.

Registration: Advance registration is required. You can register for the event through the Deschutes Land Trust's website or directly via Eventbrite.(Eventbrite)

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Water and snacks

• Notebook or camera (optional)(Visit Central Oregon, City of Bend)

This event is suitable for individuals interested in nature, pollinators, and conservation. It's a great opportunity to connect with local naturalists and learn more about the native bee species that inhabit Central Oregon.

For more information and to register, please visit the Deschutes Land Trust's official event page or the Eventbrite listing.

Grease

🎭 Grease at Cascades Theatrical Company

• Dates: May 9–25, 2025

• Location: Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR 97703

• Showtimes:

  • Evening performances at 7:30 PM

  • Matinee performances at 2:00 PM

• Ticket Prices:

  • Adults: $55

  • Students/Seniors: $51

  • Additional ticket service fees apply

• Synopsis: Set in 1959 at Rydell High, Grease follows the story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski as they navigate teenage love and peer pressure. The musical features iconic songs like "Greased Lightnin’," "Summer Nights," and "You're the One That I Want."(Cascades Theatre, Arts People)

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the official event page: Grease at Cascades Theatrical Company.

Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

🏛️ Reflections of History: An Architectural Walking Tour

• Dates: Offered on alternating Saturdays from May through August

• Time: Tours typically start at 10:00 AM

• Duration: Approximately 90 minutes

• Distance: About 1 mile

• Location: Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District, Bend, Oregon

• Meeting Point: Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 97703

• Group Size: Up to 12 participants

• Cost: Free for museum members; $15 for non-members

• Registration: Required in advanceWikipedia+2Deschutes Historical Museum and Society+2All Bend Oregon+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Deschutes Historical Museum and Society+2Bend Magazine+2Deschutes Historical Museum and Society+2Deschutes Historical Museum and Society+2

Tour Description:
Stroll through the Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District and take a step back in time when walking was the primary mode of transportation and neighborhoods emphasized proximity. You'll be introduced to various architectural styles represented in the neighborhood and learn how the community reflected a changing nation. Deschutes Historical Museum and Society

What to Bring:

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Water

Accessibility:
The tour is conducted outdoors and is ADA accessible.

For more information and to register, please visit the official event page: Deschutes Historical Museum – Museum Tours.

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Local News…

Public Hearing Set for North Redmond Subdivision Proposal

The Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall (411 SW 9th St.) to review a proposed annexation and subdivision in north Redmond. Woodhill Homes is seeking to annex nine acres at 900 NW Pershall Way and develop 102 residential lots with trails and open spaces.

The public is invited to attend in person or watch the livestream at redmondoregon.gov/planningcommissionlive. Those wishing to testify virtually must pre-register by 4 p.m. the day of the hearing by emailing [email protected].

For more information or to submit testimony, contact Senior Long-Range Planner Morgan Snyder at (541) 504-3062 or visit redmondoregon.gov/landusenotices.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Joins "Click It or Ticket" Campaign

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office will take part in the national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign from May 19 through June 1. Deputies will use federally funded patrols to educate drivers about seat belt and child car seat laws, including Oregon’s 2017 law requiring children under age two to ride in a rear-facing safety seat.

Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children ages 1–12, with car seats and boosters shown to significantly reduce injury and death risks. In 2022, nearly 1,700 children were injured in Oregon crashes—16% were not using proper restraints.

In 2023, nearly half of the nearly 24,000 passenger vehicle occupants killed in the U.S. were not wearing seat belts. Buckling up remains the single most effective way to stay safe in a crash.

For help with car seat installation or selection, visit nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats#inspection-inspection.

Fire & Rescue…

2 seriously injured in helicopter crash near Prineville Airport

Central Oregon News

PRINEVILLE, Ore. -- Two people were airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries after their helicopter crashed near the Prineville Airport Saturday.

Prineville Police Chief Jeff Profio said the crash happened around 11:35 a.m. Saturday south of SW Houston Lake Road in the area of the Crook County Landfill. The privately-owned helicopter crashed into an open field approximately 200 yards off the roadway. Multiple people called 911 to report the crash.

The Prineville Review, which was first media on the scene. shared a photo with Central Oregon Daily showing the small, two-seat helicopter severely damaged on the ground.

Profio said the 80-year-old male pilot and 46-year-old male passenger sustained serious injuries and were treated at the scene before being airlifted to Bend. Their conditions were unknown as of 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

Nobody on the ground was injured and no property damage was reported.

There was no initial indication from police about what led to the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will handle the investigation. 

Community News…

Big Brothers Big Sisters holds grand opening for new Bend campus

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon has a new place to call home.

The nonprofit organization has moved into the new J Bar J Community Campus, located in northeast Bend on Silvis Road.

"We thank J Bar J Youth Services because they're the reason that we're out here. They are our biggest supporter. We're under their umbrella, and they, we collaborate with them with everything," said BBBS program director Jen Davis.

Today, the organization celebrated its grand opening, offering attendees a chance to tour the new 20-acre facility.

“It’s going to be a place where our bigs and littles can come and spend time together. They can cook and bake together or do arts and crafts. We’re starting a tutoring program as well,” said Davis.

Register for Summer Camps at Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

 There are still spots open for our summer camps! ☀️☀️☀️ Make sure to sign up!

🌿 Summer Nature Camp

• Ages: 6–10

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Overview: Campers will explore the outdoors, create nature-inspired art, and engage with live animals, fostering a hands-on connection to the natural world.(snco.org)

🌌 Summer Space Camp

• Ages: 8–12

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Overview: Designed for young space enthusiasts, this camp delves into topics like rockets, rovers, meteorites, and the universe's wonders, utilizing the center's observatory facilities.(snco.org)

🗓️ Registration Details

• Opening Date: March 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM

• Early Registration for Members: March 10, 2025, at 8:00 AM

• Member Benefit: 20% discount on camp fees(snco.org)

📍 Contact & Location

• Address: 57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR 97707

• Phone: 541-593-4394

• Email: [email protected](snco.org, snco.org, snco.org)

For more information or to register, please visit their official page: Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory – Summer Camps.

Regional News…

Animal Welfare Investigation Ongoing at West Coast Game Park Safari

COOS COUNTY, Ore. – A multi-agency investigation into animal welfare conditions at West Coast Game Park Safari near Bandon continued Friday, with animal care teams conducting a full inventory and forensic assessment of the animals onsite.

Veterinarians and staff from the Oregon Humane Society, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Oregon Department of Agriculture have been evaluating the animals’ physical health, food and water supply, sanitation, and overall care. Animals determined to be in need of specialized treatment will be transported to accredited care facilities.

During initial assessments on May 15, one camel suffering from multiple serious medical issues was humanely euthanized due to its grave condition.

The operation stems from a long-term criminal investigation into the park’s practices, including potential violations related to animal care, permitting, and business operations. Multiple agencies, including the IRS and Oregon DOJ, are involved.

The park remains closed to the public during the investigation. Authorities urge the public to stay away from the area while law enforcement and animal care teams continue their work.

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