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Bend Local Frequency: Spring Trails, Fresh Food, and Community Growth
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Thursday, March 12.
Rise and shine, Bend! Were kicking off the day with some exciting local buzz thats making our community even better. Central Oregon Locavore is expanding to the west side of town, straight from what farmers and ranchers told them in last years surveys. Founder Nicolle Timm-Branch says its all about getting fresh, local eats closer to more folks, cutting down on transport and boosting those hardworking producers right here in our backyard. Imagine grabbing hyper-local veggies without the drive thats real impact for our food scene.
Outdoors enthusiasts, gear up because the Central Oregon Trail Alliance just unveiled 11.4 miles of fresh trails linking Cline Buttes to Cascade Views. Trails like Chainbreak, Positive Vibrations, and Whiptail promise epic cross-country rides and hikes between Bend and Redmond. Its a game-changer for connecting our stunning landscapes, giving you more ways to unplug and explore while keeping our trails sustainable.
Safety first as spring prescribed burns kick off next week in Deschutes National Forest. Fire crews aim to treat over 11,000 acres around Bend, including spots west along Cascades Lakes Highway and south near Forest Service Road 18. These controlled fires slash wildfire risks to our neighborhoods, restoring forest health and protecting what we love. Health officials remind us to check air quality, stay indoors if smoky, and text COFIRE to 888-777 for alerts keep those lungs happy.
On the entertainment front, catch DJ Jason Brown, grandson of soul legend James Brown, remixing classics with afro-house beats at the Box Factorys Wildwood tonight. Hell blend funky heritage with modern vibes perfect for dancing away the week. Families, Shredder Bend is opening soon as an indoor ski and snowboard school for kids one to ten real gear, real fun, year-round to spark lifelong powder passions. And Cascade Theatrical Companys latest, The 39 Steps, delivers hilarious espionage thrills grab tickets for laughs that hit home.
Looking ahead, warm springlike weather hits early next week with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s way above average after light mountain snow this weekend. Mark your calendars for the Hydro Flask St. Patricks Day Dash on March 15 a family 10K, 5K, or 1.5-mile romp along the Deschutes River, green costumes, beer, bagpipers, and live music at the post-race bash, all benefiting the Boys & Girls Club.
Plus, big wins for OSU-Cascades with 42 million approved for a new student health and rec center, fueling campus growth and keeping our young innovators fit. And south county residents, county commissioner candidates are tackling that nagging nitrate issue in groundwater with fresh solutions for safer water.
Stay curious, get out there safely, and support local. This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Rise and shine, Bend! Were kicking off the day with some exciting local buzz thats making our community even better. Central Oregon Locavore is expanding to the west side of town, straight from what farmers and ranchers told them in last years surveys. Founder Nicolle Timm-Branch says its all about getting fresh, local eats closer to more folks, cutting down on transport and boosting those hardworking producers right here in our backyard. Imagine grabbing hyper-local veggies without the drive thats real impact for our food scene.
Outdoors enthusiasts, gear up because the Central Oregon Trail Alliance just unveiled 11.4 miles of fresh trails linking Cline Buttes to Cascade Views. Trails like Chainbreak, Positive Vibrations, and Whiptail promise epic cross-country rides and hikes between Bend and Redmond. Its a game-changer for connecting our stunning landscapes, giving you more ways to unplug and explore while keeping our trails sustainable.
Safety first as spring prescribed burns kick off next week in Deschutes National Forest. Fire crews aim to treat over 11,000 acres around Bend, including spots west along Cascades Lakes Highway and south near Forest Service Road 18. These controlled fires slash wildfire risks to our neighborhoods, restoring forest health and protecting what we love. Health officials remind us to check air quality, stay indoors if smoky, and text COFIRE to 888-777 for alerts keep those lungs happy.
On the entertainment front, catch DJ Jason Brown, grandson of soul legend James Brown, remixing classics with afro-house beats at the Box Factorys Wildwood tonight. Hell blend funky heritage with modern vibes perfect for dancing away the week. Families, Shredder Bend is opening soon as an indoor ski and snowboard school for kids one to ten real gear, real fun, year-round to spark lifelong powder passions. And Cascade Theatrical Companys latest, The 39 Steps, delivers hilarious espionage thrills grab tickets for laughs that hit home.
Looking ahead, warm springlike weather hits early next week with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s way above average after light mountain snow this weekend. Mark your calendars for the Hydro Flask St. Patricks Day Dash on March 15 a family 10K, 5K, or 1.5-mile romp along the Deschutes River, green costumes, beer, bagpipers, and live music at the post-race bash, all benefiting the Boys & Girls Club.
Plus, big wins for OSU-Cascades with 42 million approved for a new student health and rec center, fueling campus growth and keeping our young innovators fit. And south county residents, county commissioner candidates are tackling that nagging nitrate issue in groundwater with fresh solutions for safer water.
Stay curious, get out there safely, and support local. 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