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Throat Chakra Journey – Chakradance with Lynette Ruppert

Express your truth and free your voice in this breath-and-sound-centered Chakradance class guided by Lynette Ruppert.This 90-minute moving meditation awakens your Throat Chakra, the energy center of expression, truth, and creative flow.Through guided music and gentle movement, you’ll:– Open to authentic expression and clear communication– Feel more confident, creative, and free to speak your truth– Awaken the resonance of your inner voiceNo dance experience is needed, just a w

Hollow and Still: Photographs Following Fire by David Paul Bayles

In September 2020, the Holiday Farm Fire, driven by fierce east winds, burned 173,000 acres along the forested McKenzie River canyon in the Cascades of Oregon. “Hollow and Still” brings together a special collection of photographs from acclaimed photographer David Paul Bayles, who was one of the first to capture images following the fire.Made possible by James F. and Marion L. Miller FoundationThe post Hollow and Still: Photographs Following Fire by David Paul Bayles appeared first o

McMenamins Halloween Bash feat. Dad Bods Band & Fractal

To all our Creatures of the Night! McMenamins Halloween Bash is back! Known as one of Bend’s biggest and most anticipated Halloween parties, the event always packs the house, there’s nothing else like it. Friday, October 31 | 9pm–12am McMenamins Old St. Francis School 2 bands, 2 rooms, one unforgettable night Dad Bods Band (Father Luke’s Room) Fractal (Theater Room) Tickets are flying—grab yours before they vanish into the night! Costume prizes, spooky cocktails, and the dance floor calling you

Dirtbag Ball

Rock your face off, dance your a** off. Pub Beer’s annual Dirtbag Ball returns to Bend’s Domino Room this Halloween in the name of all things cheap and fun. Doors open at 8:00pm — attendees can expect cheap food, live jams from Cptn Over and Thoughtbox, and enough Pub Beer to fuel your signature dance move all night long. This event is free to attend for anyone 21+ years old! Please dress your absolute worst. Dancing is required.The post Dirtbag Ball appeared first on Visit Bend.

Bend Burlesque Co. presents: Urban Legends

Join us this Halloween for a journey to the other side. Bend Burlesque Company is taking over the Capitol with possessive performances set to a compilation of short stories, inspired by iconic urban legends. Prepare to be enchanted and maybe even a little terrified as we give life to those chilling tales you know all too well.You’ll experience a variety of burlesque styles and performing arts that will bring goosebumps to your skin and sin to your mind. Let us make this Halloween night one you w

Live Music Friday: Kurt Silva + Cynthia West

Cynthia West, longtime frontwoman of the band Rukus, and Kurt Silva, former lead of Dry Canyon Stampede, unite to create a powerful musical duo bringing classic and contemporary favorites to life. Known for their rich harmonies, heartfelt ballads, and upbeat crowd-pleasers, Cynthia and Kurt’s performances showcase decades of talent and a genuine love of music. Their dynamic blend of soulful vocals and engaging stage presence makes every show unforgettable. Experience Cynthia West & Kurt Silv

Beetlejuice JR

<p>This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-10-31/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Food Cart Fridays at Discovery West

Mark your calendars—Food Cart Fridays at Discovery Corner! Enjoy a rotating lineup of local musicians bringing the perfect toe-tapping soundtrack to your Friday night. Savor delicious eats from some of Bend’s favorite food carts, including El Sancho, Dump City Dumplings, Pizza Cart, and Saute Korean Bowls, and Cuppa Yo!With games for the kids, a welcoming vibe, and plenty of space to relax, it’s the perfect spot to catch up with neighbors and friends.Limited seating is available, so bring your l

Discovery Corner Fright Night

Join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at Discovery Corner’s Fright Night, the ultimate fall celebration for ghouls and goblins of all ages! On Halloween night, Friday, October 31st from 4pm to 6pm, get ready for…* Boo Scootin’ Boo-gie from 4:30pm to 5:30pm! Grab your boots and your best costume, Fire Line Dancing will be leading our haunted hoedown with FREE Halloween-themed line dancing (ages 6+) you won’t want to miss.* Spooky Snapshots! Stike a pose at our eerie-sistible photobo

Need help, but it’s not an emergency? Call 541-693-6911

Deschutes County 9-1-1 reminds residents to use the correct non-emergency number: 541-693-6911. Some online searches —including AI tools— are providing the wrong number.9-1-1 staff have recently noticed more calls going to office lines that are not monitored after normal business hours. That can delay a response. Please call 541-693-6911 so your call reaches a dispatcher 24/7.

Five For Fighting with String Quartet

The only way for a story to progress is to turn the page.John Ondrasik— the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting—knows this well. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, the artist has both evolved and come back ‘round full circle. Creativity, if nothing else, is paradoxical.To date, Five For Fighting, has released six studio LPs, including the platinum certified America Town and The

Rights of Nature

The first Indigenous National Park Service Director and Cayuse and Walla Walla tribal citizen Chuck Sams will join LandWatch Executive Director Ben Gordon for a discussion on the Rights of Nature—a movement that redefines how we relate to land, water, and wildlife. Sams will share perspectives shaped by Indigenous law and conservation leadership, inviting us to recognize nature not as property, but as a relative.The post Rights of Nature appeared first on Visit Bend.

Live Music at Bar Rio

<p>Grab your favorite bites & sips, and listen to the music, curated by Migz Music.</p><p>Live music artists are featured every Thursday & Sunday, 6pm to 8pm, at Bar Rio in downtown Bend.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/live-music-at-bar-rio/2025-10-30/">Live Music at Bar Rio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Spooky Wine & Paint Night

Join us on Friday Oct 17th, 6:00pm-8:00pm for a Spooky Wine and Paint night with Chalked Creative! Includes a glass of wine and all the painting supplies you’ll need to create a piece of spooky Halloween decor! We recommend making an earlier reservation if you’d like dinner before.$48 Gratuity not included.The post Spooky Wine & Paint Night appeared first on Visit Bend.

Wine Workshop Series: Rogue Valley After Dark

“Wine Workshop Series” of Wine Educational classes with tastings.Step into a hauntingly immersive wine workshop where each pour reveals a chilling chapter of Rogue Valley lore. Guided by Del Rio Vineyards’ Mikayla Pope, you’ll sip estate-grown Syrah, Claret, Cabernet Sauvignon—plus a surprise pour—while uncovering a ghostly tale. Old-timey Western costumes are encouraged, with a prize for the best dressed.The post Wine Workshop Series: Rogue Valley After Dark appeared first on Visit

Beetlejuice JR

<p>This is a show about death. This show dives into the “whole being dead thing” with heart and humor. When teenager Lydia Deetz moves into a haunted house and meets the ghostly couple who once lived there—along with a mischievous demon named Beetlejuice—chaos ensues!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/beetlejuice-jr/2025-10-30/">Beetlejuice JR</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

No Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for November 5th

Historic Landmarks Commission

Public Safety Coordinating Council

County wins prestigious GFOA Triple Crown for the sixth consecutive year

The Deschutes County Finance Department has once again received the prestigious Triple Crown medallion from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This special recognition is given to government agencies that earn all three top honors from the GFOA.