In this issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔Local Trivia Wednesdays

🌄Bend, OR Weather

📅 What’s Up Central Oregon?

🏎️What’s Your Wild Ride? Show

📰Local News - What’s a Happening?

🐾🐾33 Toy Australian Shepherds Rescued from Tumalo Property

🏞️Applications open for BPRD Naming Committee

🏛️Madras and Jefferson County Launch Joint Strategic Planning Process

🚔✂️Redmond Unveils New Public Safety Facility with Community Ribbon-Cutting

 🚒⛑Fire & Rescue News

🏠🔥Fire Destroys Redmond Home, No Injuries Reported

⛑️🥾🚶‍♂️‍➡️Hikers Rescued in Badlands After Running Out of Supplies

🚨Crime News

🚨Bend Man Arrested for Animal Abuse

📰Regional News

🥰Community News

 🥒🎾 Deschutes Children’s Foundation to Hold First-Ever “The Big Dill” Pickleball Fundraiser

📆City of Bend Calendar of Events

🚧 Road Closures & Construction

🔥Central Oregon Fire Info

💖Sponsors

😆Today’s Meme

🧠 Test your Central Oregon knowledge!

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What’s Up Central Oregon? 

Featured Events

🎉 Featured Event: What’s Your Wild Ride? Show
📍 Downtown Redmond – 332 SW 5th Street
🗓️ Saturday, August 16

Redmond is revving things up this Saturday with the What’s Your Wild Ride? Show — and trust us, it’s not your average car show. Hosted by Wild Ride Brewing, this event is all about celebrating the weird, wild, and wonderful ways people roll. Expect everything from classic cruisers to decked-out hot rods, custom bikes, and rides that defy explanation. Add in tasty food trucks, cold brews, local vendors, and a whole lot of Redmond charm, and you’ve got yourself a perfect summer afternoon.

Curious what counts as a “wild ride”? Come find out — it’s gonna be a good time.

📅 Events: Bend

🎵 The Lumineers w/ Tom Odell
Where: Hayden Homes Amphitheater —
When: Wed, Aug 13 • Doors 5:00pm • Show 6:30pm
What: “Automatic” world tour, singalong folk-rock anthems under the pines.
More info / Tickets: bendconcerts.com • Live Nation.

🎵 Trampled by Turtles & Josiah and the Bonnevilles
Where: Hayden Homes Amphitheater —
When: Fri, Aug 15 • Doors 5:00pm • Show 6:30pm
What: Bluegrass/folk favorites with a modern edge.
More info / Tickets: bendconcerts.com • Live Nation.

🎵 Alabama Shakes
Where: Hayden Homes Amphitheater
When: Sat, Aug 16 • Doors 5:00pm • Show 6:30pm
What: Brittany Howard and co. bring soul-soaked rock to the riverfront.
More info / Tickets: Live Nation listing.

🎵 Glass Animals
Where: Hayden Homes Amphitheater
When: Sun, Aug 17 • Doors 5:00pm • Show 6:30pm
What: Chart-topping psych-pop live.
More info / Tickets: bendconcerts.com • Live Nation.

🌠 Perseids Meteor Shower Tours (Hike & Canoe)
Where: Meet at Wanderlust Tours HQ, 61535 S Hwy 97
When: Peak Tue night, Aug 12–13; additional canoe tours Fri–Sun, Aug 15–17 (7:30–11:30pm)
What: Naturalist-guided stargazing hikes or alpine-lake canoe outings during the Perseids peak.
More info / Booking: Wanderlust Tours pages • Visit Bend event listings. Wanderlust Tours+1Visit Bend

🍎 Bend Farmers Market
Where: Brooks Alley (behind Tower Theatre), Downtown
When: Wed, Aug 13 • 11:00am–3:00pm
What: Producer-only midweek market; SNAP + Double Up Food Bucks accepted.
More info: Official site • VCO listing. Bend Farmers MarketVisit Central Oregon

🧤 Volunteer Project Day (BPRD)
Where: NE Bend canal trail
When: Sat, Aug 16 • 9:00am–12:00pm
What: Trail work morning with Bend Park & Rec; tools provided.
More info / Sign-up: Bend Park & Recreation. volcanictheatre.com

 📅 Events: Redmond & Nearby

🎭 The Lightning Thief – The Percy Jackson Musical
Where: High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave —  
When: Thu Aug 14, 7:00–9:30 pm; Fri Aug 15, 7:00–9:30 pm; Sat Aug 16, 2:00–4:30 pm
What: Full stage musical adaptation of Rick Riordan’s hit novel. Concessions available.
More info / Tickets: High Desert Music Hall

🎶 Scotty McCreery (Summer Kickin’ Concert Series)
Where: General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave —  
When: Thu Aug 14 (doors typically late afternoon; confirm set time when purchasing)
What: Country star on the outdoor BasX Stage.
Tickets: General Duffy’s Summer Kickin’ Concert Series

🛍️ Redmond Oregon Farmers Market
Where: Centennial Park, 725 SW Evergreen Ave
When: Fri Aug 15, 3:00–7:00 pm
What: Produce, makers, food trucks, live music; weekly through August.

🍺 Wild Ride Brewing Pint Night (benefiting Redmond Youth Football)
Where: Wild Ride Brewing — Redmond Tap Room, 332 SW 5th St — 
When: Thu Aug 14, 5:00–8:00 pm
What: $1/pint donated; Kona Ice on site.

🚗 “What’s Your Wild Ride?” Show (cars, bikes & more)
Where: Wild Ride Brewing — Redmond Tap Room, 332 SW 5th St —  
When: Sat Aug 16, 10:00 am–3:00 pm
What: Open show for all makes/models/years; family-friendly.
Details / Registration: 

🎸 Brogan Woodburn (Live patio set)
Where: Feast Food Co., 546 NW 7th St —    
When: Fri Aug 15, 5:30–7:30 pm
What: Lo-fi jazz guitar on the patio; free.

🐎 Cantastic Barrel Race
Where: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way —
When: Thu Aug 14, 4:00 pm
What: Equestrian barrel racing at the Expo.
Details: Deschutes Expo

🎹 Saturday Night Live @ Niblick & Greene’s: Potter & Quon
Where: Niblick & Greene’s (Eagle Crest), 7535 SW Falcon Crest Dr —  
When: Sat Aug 16, 7:00–9:00 pm
What: Free live music in the lounge; no cover.
Details: Niblick & Greene's

🧶 Beginner Crochet Workshop
Where: Redmond Library —  
When: Fri Aug 15, 10:30 am–1:30 pm
What: Learn crochet basics; materials provided.
Details: Deschutes Public Library

👵 Redmond Senior Center – Wellbeing Series
Where: Redmond Senior Center — 
When: Wed Aug 13, 10:00–11:30 am
What: Monthly health & wellness talk for seniors; free.
Details: Redmond Senior Center

🌄 Events: Sisters

🎨 Makin’ It Local Art Exhibit — Sisters Country (290 E Main Ave)
Fri–Sun, Aug 1–31 • 10 AM – 5 PM — Glass art and paintings by local creators. sisterscountry.com

🎬 Outdoor Movie Nights — Village Green Park (305 S Fir St)
Thursdays • 7:15 PM – 10:15 PM — Family-friendly film under the stars. Sisters Oregon

🛒 Sisters Farmers Market
📍 Fir Street Park
🗓️ Sundays, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
👪 Farmers Market / Family-Friendly
Shop fresh produce, artisan goods, and enjoy live music and kids’ activities at this weekly community market in Fir Street Park. 🔗 More Info (Sisters Oregon)

🌲 Events: Sunriver & La Pine

🎶 Music in the Pines Concert Series — La Pine Community Park (16405 1st St)
Thursdays • 5 PM – 8 PM — Free family-friendly outdoor concerts. lapineoregon.gov

🌽 Sunriver Resort Farmers Market — Activity Barn (57007 Center Dr)
Wednesdays • 10 AM – 2 PM — Farm-to-table produce and artisan vendors. Visit Bend

🐴 Events: Prineville, OR

 
🌽 CROP Farmers Market — Stryker Park (NE 4th & Court St)
Saturdays • 9 AM – 1 PM — Seasonal produce and artisan foods.

🛍️ Events: Madras

 
🌽 Madras Farmers Market — Sahalee Park (Madras)
Saturdays • 9 AM – 2 PM — Produce, artisan goods, family activities.

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Local News…

33 Toy Australian Shepherds Rescued from Tumalo Property

Thanks to neighbors’ tips, Deschutes County deputies recovered 21 more Toy Australian Shepherds hidden on an adjacent property owned by David De Persio, bringing the total number of rescued dogs to 33. Fifteen of the newly discovered dogs are puppies, now under the care of the Humane Society of Central Oregon. De Persio, already cited for felony animal neglect after an August 3 fire exposed poor living conditions, now faces an additional charge for interfering with deputies during the investigation.

Adoption Information
The Humane Society of Central Oregon is currently providing medical evaluations, treatment, and daily care for the 21 additional dogs and puppies from the latest seizure. Updated adoption information will be available soon. Anyone interested in adoption can visit HSCO at 61170 SE 27th Street in Bend or visit www.hsco.org for updates. Community members who want to help but are not able to adopt can make a donation to support the ongoing care of these dogs and others in need by visiting www.hsco.org.

Applications open for BPRD Naming Committee

Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) is opening applications to the Naming Committee. Five community members will be selected, and they will help name future parks, facility, and trail projects. 

BPRD is welcoming members from underrepresented populations of the community and those who are familiar with the district and community. 

The application is open through August 29th. The application questionnaire is available on BPRD's website.

Members selected for the committee would follow the naming process established by the board of directors in 2021. The committee would then pass along their recommendations to the board, who have the final say.

Madras and Jefferson County Launch Joint Strategic Planning Process

The City of Madras and Jefferson County have officially kicked off a collaborative strategic planning effort with their first joint work session held on August 11, facilitated by SSW Consulting and supported by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. Local leaders reviewed demographic and economic trends, including rapid population growth, increasing diversity, and various regional challenges. They identified key priorities—economic development, housing affordability, health care access, emergency preparedness, infrastructure, and technology—while emphasizing the vital role of community input. Residents can expect to participate through surveys, stakeholder interviews, and public events in September and October, leading to a draft strategic plan to be developed in November and adopted by early 2026.

Redmond Unveils New Public Safety Facility with Community Ribbon-Cutting

Redmond celebrated a major milestone this week with the ribbon-cutting of its new 42,000-square-foot, two-story Public Safety Facility at 111 NW Teak Avenue. Funded by a $40 million voter-approved bond passed in 2022, the $49 million building is designed to meet the city’s growing public safety needs and will be fully operational by August 25. Featuring modern amenities like private meeting spaces for crime victims, a high-visibility area for custody exchanges, an emergency operations center, a training room, and officer wellness areas bathed in natural light and materials, the facility also includes EV charging stations and rooftop solar panels to align with LEED standards. Thanks to strong community engagement, careful planning, and collaboration among city leaders and contractors, the project was completed on time and more than $2 million under budget—highlighting both community trust and fiscal responsibility.(ktvz.com)

 Fire & Rescue…

Fire Destroys Redmond Home, No Injuries Reported

On the afternoon of August 12, a Redmond home on SW 37th Court was fully engulfed in flames, with smoke visible from a distance. Fire crews arrived to find the blaze spreading to neighboring properties, prompting them to deploy a high-powered master stream to contain it. Fortunately, all residents and pets evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. The fire’s cause remains under investigation, and Redmond Fire & Rescue thanked multiple local agencies for their assistance.

Hikers Rescued in Badlands After Running Out of Supplies

Two hikers were rescued Sunday after becoming lost and dehydrated on the Flatiron Rock Trail in the Badlands Wilderness Area. One hiker reported a medical issue, prompting a call to 911 around 2:39 p.m. Deputy Josh Westfall and 12 Search & Rescue volunteers responded, locating the pair about four miles from the trailhead. After receiving food, water, and assistance, the hikers declined further medical treatment and left on their own. Authorities urge outdoor adventurers to prepare properly for Central Oregon’s summer heat.

Crime News…

Bend Man Arrested for Animal Abuse

A 36-year-old Bend man, Kyle Jensen Strong, was arrested on August 9 after multiple witnesses reported seeing him hitting, dragging, and grabbing his brown Labrador, Freya, near NE Third Street and Olney Avenue. Although Strong denied the abuse, bystanders provided officers with video evidence. He was charged with second-degree animal abuse, and Freya was taken to an emergency veterinarian for injuries to her front paws. She will remain in protective care until transferred to the Humane Society.

Regional News…

Community News…

Deschutes Children’s Foundation to Hold First-Ever “The Big Dill” Pickleball Fundraiser

Deschutes Children’s Foundation is hosting its first-ever pickleball fundraiser, “The Big Dill,” on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 5–9 p.m. at Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend. The event will feature a fun, low-pressure round-robin tournament open to all skill levels, along with food, drinks, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and awards. Funds raised will support DCF’s mission of providing rent-free space and support to 23 nonprofit partners that serve over 19,000 children and families across Central Oregon. Organizers say the event comes at a critical time as local nonprofits face increased demand and resource challenges. Read More

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