Oregon Declares Emergency to Aid Bend Schools After Shooting
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek declared an emergency for the Bend-La Pine and High Desert school districts after a shooting at Silver ...
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Oregon elementary & Parkland parents push for change after school shootings
A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, left three children and a teacher dead after authorities said a 16-year-old former student.
Oregon shooter told police he was punched by a man his mom was seeing, slapped by his sister’s friend
Police reports describe incidents in recent years in which Griffin John II told police he was punched by a man who had been ...
New Les Schwab Foundation Commits $100,000 to Silver Rail Elementary and the Bend, Oregon Community
Les Schwab Tires, the nation's top-ranked independent tire retailer, announced today the formation of the Les Schwab Foundation, a new charitable organization formed to support the communities Les Schwab serves. The foundation's initial commitment is $100,000 to support recovery from the recent Silver Rail Elementary School shooting in its hometown.
Karaoke
<p>Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:</p><p>Karaoke in the Pub</p><p>Tuesday Nights</p><p>7 PM – Late<br />21+</p><p>$3 OFF ALL DRINKS!<br />Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke/2026-10-27/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Body & Being Meditation Circle
<p>Come settle in community with a weave of somatic practices for grounding, calming, and coming home to yourself.</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/body-being-meditation-circle-2/">Body & Being Meditation Circle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Lets Paint – Mountain Watercolor Class
What if one evening taught you two completely different — yet deeply connected — skills, led by two women who’ve built businesses around their passions?Join Saveria, founder of AdventurUs, as she walks you through the ABCs of topographic lines — what are those squiggly lines on a trail map and what they are actually telling you. Then, using those same flowing contours as your muse, Sarah, founder of TEAL — Bend’s only Tea and Art Lounge, will guide you through creating your own water
Bingo!
<p>Have fun, win $$, and help out a local non profit. Cards $1 – $5</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/bingo/2026-10-27/">Bingo!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Poetry Reading and Q & A with José Olivarez
October 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m.Bend Campus, Wille HallJoin award winning poet and acclaimed performer, José Olivarez, for a poetry reading that explores themes of immigration, identity, belonging, and uplift. In addition to the reading, Olivarez will offer stories about his journey, our current immigration climate, and where we might go from here. The reading will be followed by a short Q&A.FREE and OPEN to the public.The post Poetry Reading and Q & A with José Olivarez appeared first on Visit
Plein Air/Watercolor at Drake Park
Meet at:The Tea & Art Lounge (in front of the chalkboard)What to Expect:We’ll begin at TEAL, where you’ll receive a brand-new travel watercolor kit to keep. Then we’ll take a short walk together to beautiful Drake Park for a relaxing, step-by-step watercolor lesson surrounded by nature.Perfect For:Beginners and experienced painters alike! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a creative morning outdoors.You’ll Leave With:Your completed waterco
The Patch with a View
The Patch with a View runs September 26 – November 1 during our normal business hours:Monday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PMSunday: 10 AM–3 PMBring the whole family out to The Patch with a view and enjoy our incredible view of the Cascades while you hunt for your perfect pumpkin! Enjoy your favorite fall activities with a hay maze and goats to visit! We’ll have carving pumpkins and a nice selection of specialty pumpkins too. Also find our in house made fall planters, mums, ornamental cabbage and kale
Build-a-Boo-ble Tea!
<p>A hands-on Halloween bubble tea workshop. Brew your spooky base, build it with tapioca pearls, shake it like a skeleton, then sip your creation.</p><p>Pick your potion:</p><p>~Blood of Hibiscus & Orange<br />~Ghastly Vanilla Black Tea or Rooibos<br />~Screaming Holy Basil & Dragonfruit</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/build-a-boo-ble-tea/">Build-a-Boo-ble Tea!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Cascades Futurity and Aged Event
Where horse meets cow… and instinct takes over.The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event rides into Redmond September 1st through 13th at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon.Experience one of the West’s premier cutting horse competitions as elite Open, Non-Pro, Amateur, and Youth riders compete for over $680,000 in payouts and prizes. Cutting is one of the most exciting western equine sports, where horse and rider work together to separate a single cow from the herd
Top candidates for Oregon governor want to end gun violence. But how?
Following the tragic Silver Rail Elementary shooting in Bend, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan approach gun policy cautiously in a tight Oregon governor race.
Gov. Tina Kotek declares emergency, details state help in wake of Bend shooting
State agencies are fanning out to offer assistance in the wake of a tragic attack at a Bend elementary school this month, Gov ...
BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026
<p>Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:</p><p>BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026</p><p>Monday, October 26th 2026</p><p>Genre – Horror Punk / Gothic Rock</p><p>Doors @ 7PM – Show Starts @ 8PM</p><p>Presale – $20 Door – $30</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/blitzkid-modern-hel-tour-2026/">BLITZKID: Modern Hel Tour 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Meet Your Wine Match: White Wines
Which wine will get your final rose? This isn’t Married at First Sight — there will be no marrying a wine before you know if you actually like it! Instead, we’ll put three sets of two wines side by side and have you pick your favorites. We’ll break down the differences between each pair and help you discover what you do (and don’t!) like in a wine – from style and structure to flavor and texture.The goal? To help you better understand your own palate so you’ll
Day of the Dead Masks
Class Description: Day of the Dead MasksJoin us for a creative and heartfelt workshop where you’ll learn to paint a vibrant and beautiful paper mache mask in honor of your loved ones for Día de los Muertos. This traditional Mexican celebration is a time to remember and celebrate those who have passed, and what better way to do so than by crafting a unique mask that embodies their spirit?What You’ll Learn:Introduction to the significance of Día de los Muertos and the role of masks in
$4 Pints ~ Monday Night Football
<p>Fall, Football, Food Truck Deals, $4 Pints & Brewery Swag Giveaways.<br />Every Monday we bring the enthusiasm. 6 Big Screen TVs and game sound ON!<br />Also enjoy $4 Ciders and $1 off wine</p><p>*check our website for brewery line-up</p><p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/4-pints-monday-night-football/2026-10-26/">$4 Pints ~ Monday Night Football</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>
Kids: Day of the Dead Masks
Class Description: Day of the Dead MasksJoin us for this creative and heartfelt workshop made just for kids where they will learn to paint a vibrant and beautiful paper mache mask in honor of your loved ones for Día de los Muertos. Kids will learn about the traditional Mexican celebration as a time to remember and celebrate those who have passed.What You’ll Learn:Introduction to the significance of Día de los Muertos and the role of masks in the celebration.Techniques for creating and deco