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?

⚾Summit’s Slater de Brun Eyes MLB Draft or Vanderbilt

🎨Redmond: City Seeks Artists for Downtown Mural Project

🏘️ Sisters: Habitat for Humanity Opens Applications for Six New Homes

❎Unofficial election results are now posted online

🥇Bend dad wins Pole Pedal Paddle after 2 decades of trying

🚨Crime News…

🚨Redmond Police Search for Suspect in Domestic Violence & Burglary Case

📆City of Bend Calendar of Events

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🚧 Olney Pedestrian & Bicycle Project Update – May 19, 2025

🔥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…

Summit’s Slater de Brun Eyes MLB Draft or Vanderbilt

Bend’s own Slater de Brun, a star outfielder and pitcher from Summit High School, is drawing national attention. A Vanderbilt commit and gold medalist with USA Baseball’s 18U National Team, de Brun is now weighing a big decision: go pro in the upcoming MLB Draft or head to college ball.

Read the full story here

Redmond: City Seeks Artists for Downtown Mural Project

The City of Redmond is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new downtown mural. The selected artist(s) will receive a contract for $18,000 for painting the 6th Street façade or $25,000 to paint both the 6th Street façade and the Black Butte façade. Submissions are due by June 14.

Full Story Here

Sisters: Habitat for Humanity Opens Applications for Six New Homes

Sisters Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for six new affordable homes. Applications opened on May 19 and are due by June 6 at 3 p.m. Interested applicants can apply online or pick up a paper copy at the Sisters Habitat Administrative Office.

Other Local Announcements HERE

Unofficial election results are now posted online

Please visit http://deschutescounty.gov/electionresults for the first results of today's Special District Election.

Additional results for Central Oregon HERE

😁 I know Mike, very proud of him!

Crime News…

Redmond Police Search for Suspect in Domestic Violence & Burglary Case

Redmond Police responded Tuesday morning to a reported burglary in the 1800 block of SW Canal Boulevard, connected to a domestic violence incident from the previous day. Believing the suspect might still be inside the victim’s home, officers conducted a thorough search, prompting nearby schools to enter secure status as a precaution. The suspect was not found at the residence.

The suspect, 30-year-old Tyler J. Kane of Bend, is wanted on an outstanding probation violation warrant and faces multiple charges including Burglary I, Theft I & II, Harassment-Domestic Violence, and Coercion.

Anyone with information on Kane’s whereabouts is urged to contact non-emergency Dispatch at 541-693-6911.

Police also remind residents to avoid active investigation areas for safety and to allow for unobstructed law enforcement response.

If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, Saving Grace offers 24/7 support at 541-389-7021.

 City of Bend Events

🚧 Olney Pedestrian & Bicycle Project Update – May 19, 2025

Progress continues on the Olney Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project, with key changes coming ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

✅ NW Portland Ave and NW Wall St/NE Olney Ave intersection are set to reopen by Friday, May 23. This will improve traffic flow near the river and downtown Bend just in time for the holiday weekend.

🚫 However, NE Olney Ave east of NW Wall St to NE 2nd St will remain closed through fall 2025 for ongoing utility and roadway improvements.

🛠️ Crews have completed paving at the Wall/Olney intersection and the bridge leading to NW Portland Ave, along with paving the Pacific Park driveway and Deschutes River Trail crossing. Between May 19–22, final touches including striping, signs, lighting, and signal upgrades will be wrapped up.

📍 In the eastern work area, construction continues on a new sewer line, a retaining wall, and preparations for underground utility boring under the railroad. Temporary water and sewer bypasses are in place to maintain service to businesses.

🚶‍♀️ Access Updates:

• The NE Olney Ave/NE 2nd St intersection remains open.

• The NE Olney Ave/NE 1st St intersection is closed, but businesses are accessible via driveways on NE 1st and 2nd Streets.

• A temporary pedestrian and bike route is in place around the Deschutes River Trail crossing area.

📌 All businesses in the construction zone are open and accessible, and detour maps are available on the city’s project page.

📞 Have questions? Call 541-322-9919 or visit bendoregon.gov/olneypedbike

Don’t forget to check CO Fire Info for all the latest prescribed burns updates 👆

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