In this issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia Wednesdays

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 What’s Up Central Oregon?

 🌼 30th Annual High Desert Garden Tour - July 19th

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

🚫✈️Avelo Airlines Pulls Out of Redmond, West Coast

🪡Fiftieth Quilt Show Lives Up to Billing

⚾Summit High School’s Slater de Brun Drafted by Orioles with 37th Pick of MLB Draft

🚧Construction Mishap Causes Gas Leak in Redmond

 🚒⛑Fire & Rescue News

🚨Crime News

📰Regional News

🥰Community News

🇺🇸🫡💪Bend Resident Competes for Team Navy in the 2025 Warrior Games

🔨💖Granddaughter of Redmond Airport’s Founder ‘Swings’ at Groundbreaking Ceremony

📆City of Bend Calendar of Events

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

💖🐾Pet of the Week

🐶 Meet Gita! - SDH

💖Sponsors

😆Today’s Meme

Good Morning

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What’s Up Central Oregon? 

Featured Events 

🌼 30th Annual High Desert Garden Tour

Get ready to explore six beautiful private gardens across Bend during this self-guided tour celebrating 30 years of high desert gardening inspiration! 🌿

🗓 Saturday, July 19
⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Various locations around Bend
🎟 $15/person (18 & under free)
🔗 Full Details & Tickets
📞 Info: 541-548-6088

Presented by OSU Extension & Master Gardeners, this is a must-attend for garden lovers, designers, and anyone who enjoys a summer day among blooms and beauty!

📅 Events: July 14 - 20, 2025 - Bend

 🎤 Garrison Keillor
📍 Tower Theatre
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM
🎭 Live Theatre / Storytelling
Join the legendary storyteller Garrison Keillor for an evening of wit, music, and tales of small-town America. 🔗 Tickets & Info (towertheatre.org)

🎶 Munch & Music: 13 Til Midnight with Dad Bods
📍 Drake Park
🗓️ Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 5 PM – 9 PM
🎵 Live Music / Free Concert Series
Taylor Swift tribute band 13 Til Midnight takes the stage with local opener Dad Bods at Bend’s beloved free summer concert series. 🔗 More Info (Munch & Music, Visit Bend)

🎸 Tab Benoit: I Hear Thunder
📍 Tower Theatre
🗓️ Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music / Blues
Experience four-time Grammy-nominated blues artist Tab Benoit as he returns with fiery guitar and soulful vocals in support of his new album I Hear Thunder. 🔗 Tickets & Info (towertheatre.org)

🌱 30th Annual High Desert Garden Tour
📍 Bend, OR
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly / Garden
Explore six stunning private gardens showcasing sustainable high-desert landscaping guided by OSU Master Gardeners. 🔗 More Info & Tickets (Cascade Business News)

🥍 Oregon Lacrosse Classic
📍 Multiple Locations (Pine Nursery Park & Big Sky Park)
🗓️ Friday–Sunday, July 18–20, 2025 | All Day
🏟️ Sports / Tournament
Regional youth lacrosse tournament featuring boys and girls divisions across two premier community parks. 🔗 Details & Schedule (Adrenaline Lacrosse)

🎵 The Fretliners
📍 Tower Theatre
🗓️ Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Music / Bluegrass
Catch the high-energy bluegrass sextet The Fretliners for a night of soaring fiddles and foot-stomping rhythms. 🔗 Tickets & Info (towertheatre.org)

🛍️ NWX Saturday Farmers Market
📍 NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM
🛒 Family-Friendly / Market
Discover fresh produce, artisan goods, and local vendors in the vibrant NorthWest Crossing neighborhood. 🔗 More Info (allevents.in)

📅 Events: July 14 - 20, 2025 – Redmond & Nearby

 🎪 Crooked River Ranch Summer Recreation Program
📍 Crooked River Ranch Clubhouse
🗓️ Mon–Fri, July 14–18 | 9:00 AM – 11:45 AM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly / Youth Camp
A week‐long rec program offering arts, outdoor games, and swimming for kids (ages 6–12). Limited spots—register early! 🔗 Details & Registration (Crooked River Ranch OR)

⛳ Westridge Golf Group at Crooked River Ranch
📍 Crooked River Ranch Golf Course
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15 | All Day
🏌️ Sport / Golf League
Join the weekly Westridge group for a round on one of Central Oregon’s most scenic courses—tee times fill fast! 🔗 Learn More (crookedriverranchgc.com)

🏌️‍♂️ Summer Series – CRR Junior Tournament
📍 Crooked River Ranch Golf Course
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16 | 10:27 AM
🏆 Sports / Youth Golf
The Oregon Golf Association’s Summer Series lands at CRR with a youth championship—9-hole and 18-hole divisions available. 🔗 Register & Details (ChapterSites)

🎤 Live at the Vineyard: Kurt Silva
📍 Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards
🗓️ Thursday, July 17 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music / Wine Tasting
Central Oregon singer‐songwriter Kurt Silva performs folk-country tunes—$15, kids 12 & under free. 🔗 RSVP & Tickets (Faith, Hope, Charity, Redmond Spokesman)

🎸 Live at the Vineyard: The Sound of Sidney
📍 Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards
🗓️ Friday, July 18 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎵 Live Music / Blues Rock
Experience rock & soul folk fusion under the stars—enjoy signature vineyard wines and vibrant tunes. 🔗 RSVP & Tickets (Faith, Hope, Charity)

🛒 Redmond Farmers Market
📍 Centennial Park
🗓️ Friday, July 18 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🌽 Family-Friendly / Market
Pick up farm‐fresh produce, artisan foods, and crafts—live music kicks off at 5 PM! 🔗 Vendor & Music Lineup (Redmond Oregon Farmers Market, Visit Redmond Oregon)

🎡 FairWell Festival
📍 Deschutes County Fairgrounds
🗓️ Fri–Sat, July 18–19 | All Day
🎵 Festival / Country Music
Country music’s biggest names descend on Redmond—Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Tanya Tucker & more. 🔗 Lineup & Tickets (fairwellfestival.com, People.com)

🐲 Summer Dungeons & Dragons Club
📍 Redmond Public Library
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎲 Family-Friendly / Gaming
Dive into a teen-led D&D adventure—new players welcome, campaign materials provided! 🔗 More Info (deschuteslibrary.org)

🌄 Events: July 14-20, 2025 - Sisters

🎵 Big Lawn Series: Eel Salad
📍 The Suttle Lodge
🗓️ Monday, July 14, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎵 Live Music
Free outdoor concert showcasing the indie-rock rhythms of Eel Salad. 🔗 More Info

🍷 Wine on the Deck
📍 The Suttle Lodge
🗓️ Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🍷 Food & Drink
Sip paired wines and seasonal small plates while overlooking the creekside setting. 🔗 More Info

🏞️ Plant Hike at Metolius Preserve
📍 Metolius Preserve
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🚶‍♂️ Outdoor Recreation
Explore the unique transition zone where wet-side and dry-side flora converge, led by naturalist Tom Wainwright. 🔗 More Info

🧘 Creekside Yoga
📍 The Suttle Lodge
🗓️ Friday, July 18, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🧘 Wellness
Wind down your week with grounding outdoor yoga steps from the lodge, taught by Ulla Lundgren. 🔗 More Info

🎸 Pendleton Hwy at Hardtails Free Concert Series
📍 Hardtails Bar & Grill
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎶 Live Music
Enjoy Americana-tinged country rock under the stars with Pendleton Hwy. 🔗 More Info

🛒 Sisters Farmers Market
📍 Fir Street Park
🗓️ Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🛒 Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Browse fresh local produce, artisan goods, live music, and weekly kids’ activities at this vibrant community market. 🔗 More Info

🌲 Events: July 14–20, 2025 – Sunriver & La Pine

 🌱 Summer Nature Camp: Wildlife Wonders
📍 Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
🗓️ Mon–Fri, July 14–18, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🐾 Family-Friendly / Nature Education
Dive into a week of games, hikes, and hands-on activities exploring Sunriver’s native flora and fauna. 🔗 More Info & Registration (snco.org)

🛒 Sunriver Resort Farmers Market
📍 The Backyard at The Lodge at Sunriver Resort
🗓️ Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🛍️ Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Stroll through local stalls brimming with fresh produce, artisan foods, and handcrafted goods in a picturesque resort setting. 🔗 More Info (Visit Bend)

🎵 Starry Nights Summer Concert Series
📍 The Village at Sunriver
🗓️ Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music
Enjoy free outdoor concerts under the pines in Sunriver’s charming Village—bring a blanket and unwind to local bands. 🔗 More Info (villageatsunriver.com)

🎤 Sunriver Resort Summer Concert Series
📍 The Backyard at The Lodge at Sunriver Resort
🗓️ Friday, July 18, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎵 Live Music
Local musicians rock the stage every Friday night—pack a picnic and enjoy free tunes by the lake. 🔗 More Info (sunriverresort.com)

🔭 In-Depth Observatory Nighttime Visit
📍 Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
🗓️ Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🌌 Astronomy / Tours
Gaze at the cosmos through high-powered telescopes, enjoy an educational presentation, and embark on a guided constellation tour. 🔗 Tickets & Info (village-properties.com)

🐴 Events: July 14–20, 2025 – Prineville, OR

🎵 Picnic in the Park
📍 Pioneer Park
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music / Family-Friendly
A free community concert series presented by the Crook County Foundation—bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics; food available for purchase from the Prineville Lions Club. 🔗 More Info (Ccfoundation, Ccfoundation)

🛍️ CROP Farmers Market
📍 Stryker Park (NE 4th & Elm)
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🥕 Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Browse fresh produce, artisan foods, and handmade crafts from local vendors at Prineville’s weekly market. 🔗 More Info (Crop)

📚 Third Saturday Book Sale
📍 Crook County Library
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📖 Community / Fundraiser
Fill a $5 bag with books at the Friends of the Library sale—the perfect chance to support library programs and discover great reads. 🔗 More Info (Central Oregonian)

✍️ Scribblers Writing Club
📍 Crook County Library – Juniper Room
🗓️ Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📝 Community / Literary
Share your work and get feedback in this supportive weekly gathering of local writers—all skill levels welcome. 🔗 More Info (Central Oregonian)

🛍️ Events: July 14-20, 2025 Madras

🛒 Madras Saturday Market
📍 Sahalee Park
🗓️ Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🛒 Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Mark your calendar for a vibrant open-air market beneath the shade of Sahalee Park’s trees—fresh produce, berries, honey, eggs, teas, soaps, and one-of-a-kind artisan goods from Central Oregon vendors. 🔗 More Info (Madras Saturday Market, Travel Oregon)

🎮 Summer Reading Event: Game Cosplay & Minecraft Movie
📍 Jefferson County Library
🗓️ Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 6:00 PM
📚 Family-Friendly / Library Event
Join the Summer Reading Program for a themed evening of cosplay, gaming activities, and an exclusive screening of the Minecraft movie. 🔗 More Info (jcld.org)

🛩️ Erickson Aircraft Collection Public Tours
📍 Erickson Aircraft Collection
🗓️ Tuesday–Sunday, July 14–20, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🛫 Museum / Tours
Step inside a World War II aviation museum at Madras Municipal Airport to see restored warbirds—the P-38 Lightning, P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress—and more, all lovingly maintained in flying condition. 🔗 More Info (en.wikipedia.org, Travel Oregon)

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Local News…

Avelo Airlines Pulls Out of Redmond, West Coast

Budget carrier Avelo Airlines announced it will cancel all Redmond Airport flights starting next month, ending routes to Sonoma County on August 10 and Las Vegas on August 11, as part of a strategic shutdown of its Burbank base. Central Oregon Daily News

Fiftieth Quilt Show Lives Up to Billing

The 50th anniversary of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show transformed downtown Sisters into an open-air gallery, with over 1,000 quilts fluttering from storefronts and display racks, special exhibits by regional guilds, and a Quilt of Valor presentation honoring a local veteran—all drawing thousands of fabric-arts fans from across the globe.
Read more The Nugget News

Summit High School’s Slater de Brun Drafted by Orioles with 37th Pick of MLB Draft

Summit High standout Slater de Brun was selected 37th overall in Competitive Balance Round A by the Baltimore Orioles on July 13, making him the highest-drafted Central Oregon player since 2005. The state champion outfielder (.370 avg., 26 RBIs, 22 stolen bases) now must choose between Vanderbilt University and launching his pro career.
Read more Central Oregon Daily News plus MLB Meet Lil Slayyy, 2025's No. 37 Draft pick ... and a budding music producer

Construction Mishap Causes Gas Leak in Redmond

A crew working on a Redmond construction project accidentally ruptured an underground gas line, triggering precautionary evacuations and road closures. Cascade Natural Gas, Redmond Fire & Rescue and local police secured the scene and had the line repaired by afternoon; no injuries were reported. Central Oregon Daily News

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Bend Resident Competes for Team Navy in the 2025 Warrior Games

Bend’s own Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alayne Rosenstein will join more than 250 wounded, ill and injured service members at the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge July 18–26 at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, competing in adaptive cycling, sitting volleyball and swimming as part of Team Navy’s 15th anniversary squad.
Read more Cascade Business News

Granddaughter of Redmond Airport’s Founder ‘Swings’ at Groundbreaking Ceremony

Margaret Schinkel, granddaughter of J. Roy Roberts—the visionary mayor behind Roberts Field—took part in the ceremonial “first swing” at Redmond Airport’s $180 million terminal expansion groundbreaking. The project will add 80,000 sq ft, seven new jet bridges and expanded amenities to accommodate a surge to 1.25 million annual passengers by 2025, with completion set for summer 2027.
Read more Cascade Business News

 City of Bend Events

Meet Gita!

Good morning from Gita and her ginormous ears  💕

This sweet 3 year old German Shepherd was found as a stray in Crooked River Ranch last August - likely abandoned after her previous owners discovered she was pregnant. She had her puppies (who’ve all been adopted!), and now it’s her turn to find a forever home.🐾

Gita is truly a “go anywhere” kind of girl. She’s great off-leash, does amazing in public places, and is extremely well-mannered. She LOVES outdoor adventures - trail running, swimming, and even saying hi to the mailman! She’s also great with other dogs and absolutely loves people.

Gita would love a temporary foster home if you can give her a place to stay? To foster, please email [email protected].

Or if you are interested in adopting Gita, please fill out an adoption application at streetdoghero.org.

 😎 Just sayin

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