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Local Resilience: Homelessness Triumphs, Schools Debate Tech, and Vibrant Community Events in Bend
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Thursday, February 12th. Kicking off today with some powerful stories from our communitys ongoing conversation about homelessness. The annual Point in Time count just wrapped up here in Central Oregon, with full results coming in March, but last years numbers hit hard268 unsheltered folks under 25 in Bend alone. Yet amid the stats, real triumphs shine through. Take two young Bend menone just 18, the other in his early 20swho shared their journeys from childhood trauma on the streets to stable lives. One bounced through transitional spots like LOFT and Canal House, earning his GED last spring right as he got keys to his first apartment. The other, now 67 and highly educated, found refuge at Shepherds House Ministries Lighthouse. These stories remind us that behind every number is resilience, and theyre pushing our local services to do even better for those rebuilding their lives.[1][5]
Shifting gears to our schools, Bend-La Pine parents are raising their voices against ed-tech overload. Backed by group Well Wired, they told the school board Tuesday to cut screen time and rethink iPads and AI tools, worried about kids eyes and focus in a digital world thats already everywhere. Its a push that could reshape how our children learn, balancing tech with real-world play.
County folks are buzzing tooDeschutes Commissioners split 2-1 to send a controversial five-district map to November ballots, sparking debate on whether it fixes a real problem or just stirs the pot. And exciting hire alert: Jeff Curtis is our new County Fair and Expo Director, shipping his car from Alaska and eager to bring fresh energy to summer events that light up Central Oregon.
Tonight, get out and play. Catch The Moanin Frogs at Tower Theatre, blending jazz, classical, and comedy with six saxophones for a wild amphibious ride. Or head to Suttle Lodge for Skybound Blues fireside concertssnag seats early if youre staying over. Gallery openings dot downtown, like at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue, showcasing fresh Central Oregon art. Music lovers, check Skilletheads bluegrass at McMenamins or Gadan at The Belfry, mixing Irish trad with Appalachian fire. And dont sleep on $5 Comedy Night for big laughs on a budget.
Meanwhile, Cascades East Transit resumed fares this monthpost-COVID funds dried upso grab your pass for easy rides around town. No snow yet means more outdoor eats, like small kitchens dishing big flavors you can savor al fresco.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Shifting gears to our schools, Bend-La Pine parents are raising their voices against ed-tech overload. Backed by group Well Wired, they told the school board Tuesday to cut screen time and rethink iPads and AI tools, worried about kids eyes and focus in a digital world thats already everywhere. Its a push that could reshape how our children learn, balancing tech with real-world play.
County folks are buzzing tooDeschutes Commissioners split 2-1 to send a controversial five-district map to November ballots, sparking debate on whether it fixes a real problem or just stirs the pot. And exciting hire alert: Jeff Curtis is our new County Fair and Expo Director, shipping his car from Alaska and eager to bring fresh energy to summer events that light up Central Oregon.
Tonight, get out and play. Catch The Moanin Frogs at Tower Theatre, blending jazz, classical, and comedy with six saxophones for a wild amphibious ride. Or head to Suttle Lodge for Skybound Blues fireside concertssnag seats early if youre staying over. Gallery openings dot downtown, like at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue, showcasing fresh Central Oregon art. Music lovers, check Skilletheads bluegrass at McMenamins or Gadan at The Belfry, mixing Irish trad with Appalachian fire. And dont sleep on $5 Comedy Night for big laughs on a budget.
Meanwhile, Cascades East Transit resumed fares this monthpost-COVID funds dried upso grab your pass for easy rides around town. No snow yet means more outdoor eats, like small kitchens dishing big flavors you can savor al fresco.
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