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Busy Saturday in Central Oregon: Merkley Town Halls, Eco Fashion Show, and Outdoor Opportunities
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Today is a busy day across Central Oregon with several notable events happening in our community. Senator Jeff Merkley is making his way through the region with town halls scheduled in three counties. He'll start in Jefferson County at the Madras Performing Arts Center at 10 AM, followed by a stop in Crook County at Barnes Butte Elementary gymnasium at 1 PM. Later this evening, Senator Merkley will be joined by Representative Janelle Bynum for the Deschutes County town hall at Sisters High School gymnasium at 5:30 PM. These venues may reach capacity quickly due to historically high turnout at the Senator's events.
For those interested in sustainable fashion, the 13th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show takes place today. This creative event features student designers from 17 different local elementary and middle schools showcasing their eco-friendly creations. It's a wonderful opportunity to see how our young community members are thinking about sustainability and fashion in innovative ways.
Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of options today. The Deschutes County is offering free yard debris disposal as part of wildfire season preparations in the Bend area. This is a great chance to clear your property while helping reduce fire risks as we head into the warmer months.
Bird watchers won't want to miss Birding for Breakfast, a morning event perfect for both experienced birders and newcomers hoping to spot some of Central Oregon's diverse avian residents.
Looking ahead to next week, COCC will host their Storm the Stairs event on Thursday - a challenging two-mile run that navigates 465 stairs across the hilly Bend campus. Registration is $15 for this unique athletic challenge.
Also coming up, the Central Oregon Mushroom Club will host a free presentation on "Edible and Medicinal Plants of Central Oregon" next Thursday evening at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend.
For hikers, next Friday offers a guided spring hike at the Metolius River Preserve near Camp Sherman with David Miller. Registration is required but the event is free.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Today is a busy day across Central Oregon with several notable events happening in our community. Senator Jeff Merkley is making his way through the region with town halls scheduled in three counties. He'll start in Jefferson County at the Madras Performing Arts Center at 10 AM, followed by a stop in Crook County at Barnes Butte Elementary gymnasium at 1 PM. Later this evening, Senator Merkley will be joined by Representative Janelle Bynum for the Deschutes County town hall at Sisters High School gymnasium at 5:30 PM. These venues may reach capacity quickly due to historically high turnout at the Senator's events.
For those interested in sustainable fashion, the 13th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show takes place today. This creative event features student designers from 17 different local elementary and middle schools showcasing their eco-friendly creations. It's a wonderful opportunity to see how our young community members are thinking about sustainability and fashion in innovative ways.
Outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of options today. The Deschutes County is offering free yard debris disposal as part of wildfire season preparations in the Bend area. This is a great chance to clear your property while helping reduce fire risks as we head into the warmer months.
Bird watchers won't want to miss Birding for Breakfast, a morning event perfect for both experienced birders and newcomers hoping to spot some of Central Oregon's diverse avian residents.
Looking ahead to next week, COCC will host their Storm the Stairs event on Thursday - a challenging two-mile run that navigates 465 stairs across the hilly Bend campus. Registration is $15 for this unique athletic challenge.
Also coming up, the Central Oregon Mushroom Club will host a free presentation on "Edible and Medicinal Plants of Central Oregon" next Thursday evening at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend.
For hikers, next Friday offers a guided spring hike at the Metolius River Preserve near Camp Sherman with David Miller. Registration is required but the event is free.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI