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Bend Water Upgrades, Fundraisers, and Community Events - January 14th Local Update
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Wednesday, January 14th.
We're starting off with some significant news for our water infrastructure. The U.S. House just approved a funding package that brings nearly a million dollars to Bend for replacing aging water pipes. Representative Janelle Bynum secured over six million dollars for water projects across the Fifth Congressional District, with Bend receiving 992 thousand dollars for the Neighborhood Drinking Water Protection Program. The city plans to replace deteriorating galvanized pipes along Georgia Avenue that serve about 21 homes. According to the city, these old pipes are 100 times more likely to break than the modern ductile iron pipes they'll be installing. Beyond just fixing leaks, this upgrade will improve fire flow pressure from nearby hydrants and help the city meet its water conservation goals. The project will purchase 1,250 feet of pipe and cover design updates as well. It still needs Senate approval, but this investment shows real commitment to protecting our drinking water quality and preventing expensive emergency repairs down the road.
Now let's talk about what's happening around town today. The Bend Police Department is hosting a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Red Robin in the Old Mill from 11:30 this morning through 9 p.m. Twenty percent of your food sales go directly to support the Polar Plunge and Special Olympics, so it's a great way to grab lunch or dinner while supporting a good cause. If you're in the mood for some culture and entertainment, the Tower Theatre is screening the newly restored 4K version of Stop Making Sense, the legendary Talking Heads concert film from 1984 that critics call the greatest concert film of all time. Later this evening, you can head to McMenamins Old St. Francis School to catch Pete Kartsounes, an award-winning Bend-based singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso who's been touring internationally for over two decades. If you prefer something more low-key, there's a Community Game Night over at Westside Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m., and if you're feeling artistic, Northern Lights Paint and Sip is running from 6 to 8 p.m. for just 55 dollars.
Also happening today, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is holding a community town hall in Terrebonne from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to connect directly with the sheriff's office, ask questions, and share concerns about public safety in our county.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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We're starting off with some significant news for our water infrastructure. The U.S. House just approved a funding package that brings nearly a million dollars to Bend for replacing aging water pipes. Representative Janelle Bynum secured over six million dollars for water projects across the Fifth Congressional District, with Bend receiving 992 thousand dollars for the Neighborhood Drinking Water Protection Program. The city plans to replace deteriorating galvanized pipes along Georgia Avenue that serve about 21 homes. According to the city, these old pipes are 100 times more likely to break than the modern ductile iron pipes they'll be installing. Beyond just fixing leaks, this upgrade will improve fire flow pressure from nearby hydrants and help the city meet its water conservation goals. The project will purchase 1,250 feet of pipe and cover design updates as well. It still needs Senate approval, but this investment shows real commitment to protecting our drinking water quality and preventing expensive emergency repairs down the road.
Now let's talk about what's happening around town today. The Bend Police Department is hosting a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Red Robin in the Old Mill from 11:30 this morning through 9 p.m. Twenty percent of your food sales go directly to support the Polar Plunge and Special Olympics, so it's a great way to grab lunch or dinner while supporting a good cause. If you're in the mood for some culture and entertainment, the Tower Theatre is screening the newly restored 4K version of Stop Making Sense, the legendary Talking Heads concert film from 1984 that critics call the greatest concert film of all time. Later this evening, you can head to McMenamins Old St. Francis School to catch Pete Kartsounes, an award-winning Bend-based singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso who's been touring internationally for over two decades. If you prefer something more low-key, there's a Community Game Night over at Westside Church from 7:30 to 9 p.m., and if you're feeling artistic, Northern Lights Paint and Sip is running from 6 to 8 p.m. for just 55 dollars.
Also happening today, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is holding a community town hall in Terrebonne from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to connect directly with the sheriff's office, ask questions, and share concerns about public safety in our county.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI