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Right now, Shepherd’s House Ministries is building a new homeless shelter in Redmond, but is in need of funding. It’s hosting a fundraiser, seeking to raise $400,000 for the new facility, as its current shelters are full.

A Bend 10-year-old, Parker decided to celebrate his birthday not by getting, but giving – big-time – with a donation of food, toys, games and blankets for the furry occupants of Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center.

The city of Bend’s Neff-Purcell intersection project began in February but ran into unforeseen underground utility issues, so the goal is to be done before winter arrives – and if not, to have a partial opening and finish when the weather improves.

Enjoy this August weekend on the High Desert! Carly has some great ideas, and you can find plenty more at http://events.ktvz.com !

Live music, great food, fun and a fundraiser for the people affected by the devastating fire in Maui. The event had to make some changes because of the smoke. There may also be more fundraisers in the near future at the Worthy Brewing pub on Bend’s east side.

The Antioch Church held a “Guns to Gardens” event in its parking lot on Saturday, and says 70 firearms were turned in. They’ll be converted into garden tools by an area blacksmith. The event was so successful, the church plans on having another one.

Generous donations from Hayden Homes and First Story will go to the Elevate Reading Center, which helps kids catch up on their reading levels.