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Kids First First Friday
<div><p>Join us at Wild Child on First Friday for a free family-friendly “make n take” art event hosted by Let’s Paint, LLC. Come create beautiful memories!</p>
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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp
Drop off your kids for an unforgettable experience at Free Spirit’s Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp! Our seasoned ninja coaches will lead them through exhilarating team games and tricky Ninja Warrior challenges to enhance their jumping, balancing, climbing, agility, and speed skills. Our inclusive camp fosters positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to make connections with like-minded peers who share a burning passion for Ninja Warrior. Act quickly as spots fill up fast! Enroll your kid
Star Wars LIVE!
Unlocked Films returns with Lights, No Camera, Action presenting Star Wars: Live! This three-night event celebrating the original trilogy will feature live staged readings of the classic films, culminating in a Star Wars Rave dance party at Open Space Event Studios. Local performers will read and re-enact classic scenes from the films starting on Thursday, May 2nd with A New Hope, followed by The Empire Strikes Back on May 3rd, and Return of the Jedi on May 4th.
An opening night reception will k
Take Less. Do More. by Glen Van Peski
In this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.
Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying yes to life’s opportunities.
Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to take less so they can do more in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralig
Live at the Vineyard: Heller Highwater Trio
Heller Highwater Trio rocking out at the most beautiful venues in Central Oregon in the Vineyard.
Come listen to a truly fun concert!!!!
Heller Highwater came together after Heather Drakulich, lead singer with Out of the Blue Dance Band, decided to take a couple years off to travel and generally take a break. Her love of singing and performing brought her back out to the Central Oregon music scene.
As a dynamic lead singer, Heather has an R&B soulful vocal style. Whether a dance tune or a sl
Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp
Drop off your kids for an unforgettable experience at Free Spirit’s Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp! Our seasoned ninja coaches will lead them through exhilarating team games and tricky Ninja Warrior challenges to enhance their jumping, balancing, climbing, agility, and speed skills. Our inclusive camp fosters positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to make connections with like-minded peers who share a burning passion for Ninja Warrior. Act quickly as spots fill up fast! Enroll your kid
COCC Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Virtual Book Discussion
Join COCC for a free, virtual book discussion every Thursday in May from noon to 1 p.m., beginning May 2 with the novel Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen.
All events are free and open to the public.
Free books for COCC student participants. To register or for more information, email [email protected]
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RENDEZVAN
Mt. Bachelor’s most anticipated spring event is making its annual return in May 2024! RendezVan Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates our amazing community of RVers, campers, and van-lifers who make the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Bachelor in the springtime to enjoy live music, soft spring laps, and sunshine. Families, skiers, riders, and all travelers are welcome — even the dogs are invited!
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Suspects Cause Property Damage Downtown, Deploy Fireworks (Photo)
Commercial-grade fireworks were detonated, windows were broken, and property was spray painted by a group of suspects marching through Downtown Portland.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Portland Police Bureau learned of a planned march in the evening and some information that some were calling for property destruction. Efforts were made to notify downtown businesses and property owners. At about 5:00p.m., Central Precinct officers were alerted to a group gathered in the area of Southwest Park A
Big Sexy Movie Night: Spaceballs
May the Schwartz Be With You! This May we are sending up Spaceballs with the classic Big Sexy Twist. Come see a whole new side of Lone Star, Dot Matrix, and the entire crew as they take on Dark Helmet and save the galaxy. This burlesque event is 21+ and only at The Capitol!
You will enjoy a screening of the cult classic movie along with live performers reimagining your favorite characters live as the movie unfolds. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy the sexiest movie night in Bend!
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Head Games Trivia Night at Deschutes Brewery (Bend Public House)
Live multi-media trivia every Wed. night at 6:30pm.
Deschutes Brewery, Bend Public House.
Free to play. Win prizes.
Teams up to 6 players.
Hosted by Rachel O’Rourke.
*PLEASE NOTE: This venue fills up fast. Please arrive as early as possible to secure your table.
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Portland Police Developing Response to Illegal Activity at PSU's Library
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is actively collaborating with Portland State University (PSU) to address the illegal activities at the university’s Millar Library. After a group of protesters departed from a peaceful First Amendment gathering and unlawfully entered the campus building on Monday, the PPB has been working in partnership with city leaders, other municipal bureaus, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, and Portland State University to ensure a safe resolution.
It is i
PPB Seeks Input on Directive (Photo)
The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the following Directive(s) and seeks community input.
Community members are encouraged to read the directives using the links below, then follow the link at the bottom of the PDF copy of the directive to provide comments.
Second Universal Review link: https://www.portland.gov/police/2ur
Review Period: 5/1/2024 – 5/31/2024
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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp
Drop off your kids for an unforgettable experience at Free Spirit’s Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp! Our seasoned ninja coaches will lead them through exhilarating team games and tricky Ninja Warrior challenges to enhance their jumping, balancing, climbing, agility, and speed skills. Our inclusive camp fosters positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to make connections with like-minded peers who share a burning passion for Ninja Warrior. Act quickly as spots fill up fast! Enroll your kid
Springfield Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Repeatedly Possessing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
EUGENE, Ore.—A Springfield, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for repeatedly possessing and distributing photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse.Randy Lee Cook, 43, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release.According to court documents, in 2006, Cook was convicted of state child pornography charges in Missouri and served a significant prison sentence for sending child sexual abuse material to a minor, engaging in sexual chats with t
Bend Farmers Market – Downtown
The Bend Farmers Market is a true farmers market dedicated to supporting the viability of local farmers, ranchers and food producers who offer fresh local produce, protein, and farm products to the people of Central Oregon. You won’t find jewelry or arts and crafts at our market, but you will find an outdoor grocery store full of sustainably produced products to nourish you and your family.
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Indigenous Artist Panel to Discuss Vibrant Traditions and Contemporary Expressions at the High Desert Museum (Photo)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 1, 2024BEND, OR — On Wednesday, May 15, the High Desert Museum will host a thought-provoking Indigenous Artist Panel, showcasing the diverse talents and perspectives of several Indigenous artists from around the region. The event will take place at the Museum with doors opening at 6:00 pm and the program commencing at 6:30 pm. This engaging panel discussion will feature esteemed artists Kelli D. Palmer of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Jacy Sohappy r
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