Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 11th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Anna’s Spark, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to providing financial support for Elevate Reading Center, received generous donations of $10,000 each from Hayden Homes and First Story on Aug. 2. Each organization contributed $10,000 to help Anna’s Spark continue its mission of offering scholarships for struggling readers to participate in Elevate Reading
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Selections have been made for the Leadership Bend Class of 2024, a nonprofit civic engagement and leadership development program of the Bend Chamber. Leadership Bend exists to identify, develop, educate and connect diverse leaders who impact the Central Oregon region through committed service to the community. Participants are chosen from a broad
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Bend community members are invited to share their experiences with housing instability and high rents with the city’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for fall recreation programs and winter sports leagues on Aug. 14, 15 and 16. The Fall 2023 Online Playlist is available for viewing and download now. To help ease opening day demand, program registration is staggered over three days. Combined with a virtual waiting room,
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This Friday, August 11, is National Safe Digging Day – also known as National 811 Day. The annual observance exists to raise awareness about contacting 811 before beginning a digging or excavation project. The Oregon Utility Notification Center, which oversees the statewide Call or Click Before You Dig program, and the Oregon Public Utility Commission
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Central Oregon Community College Board of Directors at its July meeting elected Joe Krenowicz of Madras to serve as chairperson for the 2023-24 year. At the same meeting, the board elected Laura Craska Cooper, of Prineville, as vice chair. The two members represent Jefferson County and Crook County, respectively, within
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture invites artists, ecological scientists, researchers and scholars whose work explores the theme of “Transitions & Migration” to apply for a 2024 residency in Sisters. This residency provides a unique opportunity to explore and engage with the multifaceted aspects of migration and transformation, encompassing
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Dirty Freehub, a Bend-based 20+ employee and volunteer based nonprofit organization that creates route guides for gravel cycling, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Celebratory events include an online party and in person ride on one of their original routes, Water and Lava, that will take place on Saturday, Aug 19. Details
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Colton and Keri Adams, along with their two children will receive the keys to their new home in the First Place community at a First Story Home Dedication event on Thursday, Aug. 17. The celebratory event will begin at 11:30 a.m. sharp at 61304 Geary Drive in Bend. Born and raised in Eugene, Colton
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) – Sunriver Music Festival presents a variety of music education and other free events open to the public. The 2023 festival season continues with Pops and Classical concerts through August 17. The full concert schedule is listed below. MUSIC EDUCATION EVENTS This summer, Sunriver Music Festival presents four free music education opportunities
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150 years ago – on August 20, 1873 – the oil burning wicks of the Yaquina Head Lighthouse were lit for the first time, welcoming mariners and warning them about the rocky shores ahead. The lamps burned from sunset to sunrise.
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SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sunriver Resort is excited to announce the grand opening of its outdoor pickleball complex and its first 10 courts, set for Tuesday, which also happens to be National Pickleball Day. The grand opening event is open to the public and runs from 8am – 6pm and includes: a mixer from 8
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announces the 2023-24 Season Schedule for their Sixteenth Season in Central Oregon! This year features the Fauré Quartett – October 8, 2023, Kaplan Duo – December 15, 2023, Aviara Trio – February 14, 2024, Sakura Cello Quintet – April 12, 2024, and the Crown City String Quartet
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays update for August 7-13. City of Redmond road closures can be viewed on the Redmond Area Street Closures, Events and Delays Map and ODOT TripCheck. Chip Sealing Deschutes County Road Department with support from City of Redmond PW staff are chip sealing the
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of August 6-12. Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Intersection Improvement (Bend Area) – Earthwork and Concrete work will be occurring at the Deschutes Market Road/Hamehook Road Intersection. Work will include grading, aggregate base placement, and installation of concrete curbs and islands. Traffic Information –
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of August 4-11. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The
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(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Avid Cider Co. announced Wednesday that they will be transitioning out of their current taproom in Bend’s Box Factory this fall. Avid said it will continue operations through the end of their current lease on November 1. “This transition comes at a time of key growth and expansion
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In January, the City of Bend received a $150,000 Electric Mobility Grant from Pacific Power to provide vouchers for e-bikes. The City partnered with Commute Options to administer the grant.
Continue ReadingHere is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of August 7-13.
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