In this issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia Wednesdays

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 What’s Up Central Oregon?

🧵 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (50th Anniversary)

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

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

📢 Powell Butte Meeting Set on PacifiCorp Power Line

🐶 Deschutes County Launches New Online Dog Licensing System

🥕 The Vegetable Man Still Going Strong in Bend

🧗‍♂️ Bend Teen Named National Bouldering Champion

🎸 Meet the New Owners of Breedlove & Bedell Guitars

 🚒⛑Fire & Rescue News

🚨Crime News

🚔 Prineville Car Dealer Charged

📰Regional News

📆City of Bend Calendar of Events

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

💖Sponsors

😆Today’s Meme

Good Morning

 BEND

SISTERS

REDMOND

What’s Up Central Oregon? 

Featured Events 

🧵 Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show (50th Anniversary)

🎟️ Friday, July 11 – Opening Night Reception

• 🕕 6:30–8:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)

• 📍 Sisters High School Auditorium (1700 W McKinney Butte Rd)

• 🎉 “A Town Covered in Quilts” – 50th Anniversary Reception
  Celebrate five decades of quilting in Sisters with Jean and Valori Wells.
  🎟️ More Info & Tickets (available for pickup July 7–11, 10 AM–2 PM or at the door July 11, 4–6 PM)

🧶 Saturday, July 12 – Outdoor Quilt Show (Main Event)

• 🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

• 📍 Throughout Downtown Sisters
  The streets of Sisters become a colorful open-air gallery with over 1,300 quilts from quilters ages 10 to 92!
  Free and open to the public.
  🔗 Show Details

🎙️ Sunday, July 13 – “Save It for Sunday!” with Karen Stone

• 🕘 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM – Walking Tours

• 🕙 10:00 AM – Lecture with Karen Stone

• 📍 FivePine Lodge Conference Center (1021 E Desperado Trail)
  Enjoy a more intimate wrap-up day with a lecture and guided tours of featured quilts.
  🎟️ Tickets: $35 for lecture, $25 for tours

✂️ Week-Long Lead-up: Quilter’s Affair Workshops (July 7–11)

• 📍 The Stitchin’ Post
  Weeklong classes and workshops in quilting, fiber arts, and design.
  🔗 Workshop Info

🧭 Planning Tips:

• 🚗 Arrive early Saturday—parking and seating fill quickly.

• 📸 Bring your camera—Main & Pine Streets will be lined with vibrant quilt displays, including “Golden Memories” installations.

• 💰 Support the show by attending ticketed events or making a donation at soqs.org.

• 🍽️ Local restaurants fill fast—consider making reservations in advance.

• 🧵 Pop-up booths & vendors offer fabric, gifts, and handmade goods all weekend long.

🌼 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 7–13, 2025 - Bend

🎤 Monday, July 7

🍺 Bridge 99 Brewery (63063 Layton Ave, Bend)
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
❓ Monday Night Trivia (Useless Knowledge Bowl)
🎟️ Free
🔗 Bridge 99 Events

🍔 Northside Bar & Grill (62860 Boyd Acres Rd, Bend)
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Tom Sawyer (singer-songwriter)
🎟️ Free Event Info

🎨 Tuesday, July 8

🍺 Bridge 99 Brewery (63063 Layton Ave, Bend)
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📚 Ladies Book Swap & Meetup
🎟️ Free
🔗 AllEvents Info

🎨 Wednesday, July 9

🍻 Bevel Craft Brewing (911 SE Armour Rd, Bend)
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
🎶 Live Music on the Patio
🎟️ Free
🔗 Bevel Events

🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
🎨 Paint & Sip with Chalked Creative
🎟️ Tickets & Info

🍺 Ponch’s Place (62889 NE Oxford Ct, Bend)
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
🎨 Bingo Night
🎟️ Free
🔗 Event Info

🍔 Northside Bar & Grill (62860 Boyd Acres Rd, Bend)
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
🎤 Karaoke Night (plus Acoustic Open Mic w/ Derek Michael Marc)
🎟️ Free Event Info

🗓️ Thursday, July 10

🍺 Bridge 99 Brewery (63063 Layton Ave, Bend)
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
❓ Trivia Thursdays (Useless Knowledge Bowl)
🎟️ Free
🔗 Bridge 99 Events

🍻 River’s Place (787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend)
🎤 The Critical Blues Band
🕕 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free
🔗 River’s Place Live Music

🎭 Friday, July 11

🎬 Cascade Theatre (148 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend)
🎭 The Orphan Train (continues through July 20)
🕘 Times vary
🎟️ Tickets

🍺 Saturday, July 12

🍺 Ponch’s Tap House (62889 NE Oxford Ct)
🕒 3:00 PM
🍺 Ponch’s Place Pilsner Release
🎟️ Free
🔗 Event Info

🍻 River’s Place (787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend)
🎶 Blues Benders
🕓 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free Event Info

🎪 Sunday, July 13

🍺 Worthy Brewing (495 NE Bellevue Dr, Bend)
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
🛒 Weekly Farmers Market (with live music)
🎟️ Free
🔗 Event Info

🎻 River’s Place (787 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend)
🎶 Broken Top Bluegrass
🕓 6:00 - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free Event Info

🎭 Tower Theatre (835 NW Wall St, Bend)
🕢 7:30 PM
🎵 Leo Kottke (acoustic guitar legend)
🎟️ Tickets

📅 Events: July 7–13, 2025 – Redmond & Nearby

🧠 Tuesday, July 8

🍻 Blacksmith Public House (308 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond)
🕖 7:00 PM – 💃 Fire Line Dance Lessons
🎟️ Free
🔗 More Info

🎯 Wednesday, July 9

🍺 Otto’s Landing (652 NW 7th St, Redmond)
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM – 🎯 Bingo for Veterans
🎟️ Free ($2/card or 6 for $10)
🔗 More Info

🎤 Thursday, July 10

🍻 Blacksmith Public House
🕕 6:00 PM – 🎤 Karaoke with DJ Chris
🎟️ Free
🔗 More Info

🎶 Friday, July 11

🍇 Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards (70450 NW Lower Valley Dr, Terrebonne)
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM – 🎶 Live at the Vineyard: The Junebugs
🎟️ Tickets – $30

🎸 Saturday, July 12

🍻 Blacksmith Public House
🕖 7:00 PM – 🎵 FANFest: “Taken By the Sky” (Fleetwood Mac tribute)
🎟️ Free
🔗 More Info

🌲 Events: July 7–13, 2025 – Sunriver & La Pine

🏞️ Monday–Friday, July 7–11 – Sunriver Nature Center Camps

🕘 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory
🌱 “Extreme Earth” & “Space Camp” – immersive science camps for ages 6–12
🎟️ Registration required
🔗 View SNCO Camp Schedule

🌟 Tuesday, July 8 – Starry Nights Summer Concert (Sunriver)

🕕 Approx. 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Village at Sunriver
🎶 The Song Collectors perform as part of the Starry Nights concert series
🎟️ Free
🔗 More Info

🎶 Saturday, July 12 – Music in the Pines (La Pine)

🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Heritage Park, 16405 1st St, La Pine
🎵 Mid‑Oregon/Les Schwab “Music in the Pines” free summer concert series, with food vendors, kid zone, and slackline fun!
🎟️ Free, family-friendly (bounce houses may have a small fee)
🔗 Event Details

🛍️ Sunday, July 13 – Sunriver Saturday Market

🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 SHARC, 57250 River Rd, Sunriver
🛒 Local market with crafts, produce, food, and possibly live music
🎟️ Free
🔗 Event Details

🧭 Planning Tips

• 🚲 Consider biking or using the resort shuttle in Sunriver—parking fills fast

• 🌙 Bring layers for evening concerts under the trees

• 🛍️ Some vendors at markets may be cash-only—come prepared

• 🧒 Camps and kid zones often require pre-registration

• 🔭 Observatory events are weather-dependent—check for updates before you go

🐴 Events: July 7–13, 2025 – Prineville, OR

🏇 Wednesday–Saturday, July 9–12 – Crooked River Roundup Horse Races

🕡 Gates open 5:30 PM • First race at 7:15 PM
📍 Crook County Fairgrounds – 1280 S Main St
🐎 Four nights of heart-pounding thoroughbred racing under the lights!
🎟️ $10 General Admission (ages 4+), Free for kids 3 & under
🔗 Tickets & Full Schedule

🎉 Theme Nights:

• Wed, July 9 – Ladies Night

• Thu, July 10 – Republic Services Night

• Fri, July 11 – SMAF Construction Night

• Sat, July 12 – Les Schwab Tires Night

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Local News…

📢 Powell Butte Meeting Set on PacifiCorp Power Line

A community meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 6 PM at the Powell Butte Community Center (8404 SW Reif Rd). Representatives from PacifiCorp and Crook County officials will share updates on the Blueprint South 500 kV transmission line and answer public questions on project routes and timelines. 🔗 Full Story

🐶 Deschutes County Launches New Online Dog Licensing System

Dog owners in Deschutes County can now use DocuPet to easily license their pets, comply with state law, and access lost pet services. The new platform lets owners create secure profiles, upload vaccination info, and choose custom dog tags. Only 32% of local dogs are currently licensed — the county hopes this upgrade will boost compliance and reunite more lost pets with their owners.

💻 Online, 💵 In-Person, or 📞 Call (541) 388-6637 for service animal registration.
🎧 Learn more on Episode 53 of the Inside Deschutes County podcast. 

🥕 The Vegetable Man Still Going Strong in Bend

A family-run veggie stand on SE 3rd Street has been serving Bend since 1983. Now operated by the founder’s daughter and her family, The Vegetable Man is known for fresh, locally sourced produce — often picked just hours before hitting the stand.
📍Open Mon–Sat, 11 AM–5 PM, at 3rd & Reed Lane.
🔗 Full Story

🧗‍♂️ Bend Teen Named National Bouldering Champion

17-year-old Nathaniel Perullo, a student at Cascades Academy and climber with Bend Endurance Academy, won the U.S. national title in bouldering and earned a spot at the Youth World Championships in Finland. He also placed 4th in lead climbing, securing a spot on the U.S. National Team.
🌍 Worlds begin July 28 in Helsinki.
🔗 Full Story

🎸 Meet the New Owners of Breedlove & Bedell Guitars

Nashville-based musician Pete Mroz (from The Voice fame) and music entrepreneur Shannon Pollard (grandson of Eddy Arnold and founder of Plowboy Records) have acquired Breedlove and Bedell Guitars from Two Old Hippies Guitars LLC. They pledge to uphold the American-made craftsmanship and community focus while guiding the brands into their next chapter. Operations in Bend will continue uninterrupted.
🔗 Full Story

Fire & Rescue…

Crime News…

🚔 Prineville Car Dealer Charged

A Prineville car dealer is facing 35 felony charges for allegedly scamming 13 customers through ID theft, forgery, and vehicle consignment fraud.
🔗 Full Story

Regional News…

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