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Chilly Weekend, Warming Community: Homelessness, Safety, and Bend's Vibrant Spirit
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, January 24th. Bundle up, Bend—were kicking off the weekend with a chilly snap gripping Central Oregon, with lows dipping into the teens and single digits around Deschutes County tonight, courtesy of that cold air mass sliding down from Canada. The National Weather Service warns of frostbite and hypothermia risks, so layer up if youre heading out, keep pets inside, and check on neighbors—emergency shelters are open, and you can dial 211 for help. This dry freeze might linger a couple days, but its a reminder to stay connected as a community during tough weather.[3]
Speaking of community action, the Homeless Leadership Coalition is gearing up for their 2026 Point in Time Count starting Tuesday, January 27th through February 2nd, surveying folks across Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, La Pine, Madras, and Warm Springs on where they slept January 26th. This snapshot of sheltered and unsheltered neighbors—capturing details like veteran status and disabilities—fuels federal funding and local plans to tackle homelessness head-on, turning raw data into real housing wins for our region.[1]
But dont let the cold keep you indoors—Mt. Bachelor is firing up Safety Weekend today and tomorrow with free fun to keep you shredding smart. Kick off at 8am with Slopeside Stretches in the Rock Bar for injury prevention tips, meet avalanche rescue dogs at 11am, hit the National Ski Patrol education tent from 9am to 2pm for helmet safety and deep snow know-how, and join the Jr. Ranger event from 10am to 2pm under the Early Riser lift for wildlife tracking, story time, and snowshoe treks—earn a badge while building lifelong mountain stewards. Helmet discounts at the pro shop sweeten the deal; its National Safety Month, so gear up responsibly and make epic memories.[2]
In town, chase adventure with the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt citywide from 10am to 5pm, hunting clues for prizes thatll have you exploring Bends hidden gems. Comedy fans, catch The Bend Bachelorette Show at Craft Kitchen and Brewery tonight at 8pm for laughs with a bachelorette twist. Dance the night away at The Cross-Eyed Crickets Saturday nights from 8 to 11pm, or heat things up with Atréveté Noche Latina at Los Andes for sizzling Latin rhythms.[8][4][10][12]
Locally, Crook County Cowboys wrestling stayed perfect at 15-0, dominating Summit 59-49 in a thrilling IMC dual—proof our high school sports scene is unstoppable. And in buzzworthy news, Bend resident and drag icon Pattie Gonia faces a trademark suit from Patagonia over name confusion, a quirky clash highlighting our creative outdoors spirit.[9][13]
Stay warm, get out there safely, and support each other—this is Bend thriving. This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Speaking of community action, the Homeless Leadership Coalition is gearing up for their 2026 Point in Time Count starting Tuesday, January 27th through February 2nd, surveying folks across Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Prineville, La Pine, Madras, and Warm Springs on where they slept January 26th. This snapshot of sheltered and unsheltered neighbors—capturing details like veteran status and disabilities—fuels federal funding and local plans to tackle homelessness head-on, turning raw data into real housing wins for our region.[1]
But dont let the cold keep you indoors—Mt. Bachelor is firing up Safety Weekend today and tomorrow with free fun to keep you shredding smart. Kick off at 8am with Slopeside Stretches in the Rock Bar for injury prevention tips, meet avalanche rescue dogs at 11am, hit the National Ski Patrol education tent from 9am to 2pm for helmet safety and deep snow know-how, and join the Jr. Ranger event from 10am to 2pm under the Early Riser lift for wildlife tracking, story time, and snowshoe treks—earn a badge while building lifelong mountain stewards. Helmet discounts at the pro shop sweeten the deal; its National Safety Month, so gear up responsibly and make epic memories.[2]
In town, chase adventure with the Ultimate Scavenger Hunt citywide from 10am to 5pm, hunting clues for prizes thatll have you exploring Bends hidden gems. Comedy fans, catch The Bend Bachelorette Show at Craft Kitchen and Brewery tonight at 8pm for laughs with a bachelorette twist. Dance the night away at The Cross-Eyed Crickets Saturday nights from 8 to 11pm, or heat things up with Atréveté Noche Latina at Los Andes for sizzling Latin rhythms.[8][4][10][12]
Locally, Crook County Cowboys wrestling stayed perfect at 15-0, dominating Summit 59-49 in a thrilling IMC dual—proof our high school sports scene is unstoppable. And in buzzworthy news, Bend resident and drag icon Pattie Gonia faces a trademark suit from Patagonia over name confusion, a quirky clash highlighting our creative outdoors spirit.[9][13]
Stay warm, get out there safely, and support each other—this is Bend thriving. This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well 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