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Issue #014

20 Nov

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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄 Bend, OR Weather / Government Camp Forecast / For Weather Geeks

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

 🙌 Central Oregon Gives

 🗻 Mt. Bachelor to make decision by Wednesday on Opening by Friday

⚠️ CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Week of November 20 – November 24 

🛏️ Local Service Organizations Unite to Provide 30 Beds for Children in Need

🚨 Bend man arrested, accused of breaking into a Deschutes County building, setting fire

📈 Redmond City Manager's Optimism Fuels Economic Growth and Development

🏈 Sports

🏈Mountain View Playing in State Championship / Summit loses chance

🏈 OSU / UO scores and Civil War scheduled

📅 Lots of Events

❄⛄ Winter Wonderland Downtown Bend

Government Camp Forecast

For the Weather Geeks

What’s a happening?

Mt. Bachelor to make decision by Wednesday on Opening by Friday November 24th

The staff is ready, the skiers are ready, the snowboarders are ready… Everybody is ready for opening day of the Mountain, but is Bachelor going to be ready?

Word is because of the weather system over the weekend is, if they get enough snow (at least 15 inches) they should be able to open. Stay tuned.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

Week of November 20 – November 24 

STAGE 2 Improvements: Second Street to Fourth Street

Crews will pause construction on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The next project update will be distributed the week of November 27. 

Crews will continue work on the installation of a new waterline on Wilson Avenue between SE Second Street and SE Third Street. 

Stage 2 Improvements Include: 

  • Safer connections for pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection of Wilson Avenue and Second Street. 

  • Upgraded signal and protected intersection design for bikes at the intersection of Third Street and Wilson Avenue. 

  • Infrastructure improvements, including the replacement of aging waterlines and installation of stormwater infrastructure. 

Neff and Purcell Improvement Project Update:

North Sidewalk Infill on Neff Road (Eastwood Drive to Cliff Drive)

  • Near Eastwood Drive, sidewalk concrete work continues. Single lane closure with flagging - expect delays.

  • Near Leehaven Lane, sidewalk concrete work continues. Single lane closure with flagging - expect delays.

Neff and Purcell Intersection

  • Sidewalk concrete work continues

  • Electrical and signal control work continues

  • Roadway pre-grinding continues and lane striping begins (weather dependent) 

  • Installation of irrigation and landscaping continues

Purcell Extension 

  • Roadway pre-striping grinding continues and striping begins (weather dependent)

  • Sidewalk concrete work continues

ROAD CLOSURES AND DETOURS 

Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard intersection closure from February through late fall 2023, weather permitting.
(Dates are estimates and subject to change.)

Neff and Purcell Intersection Detour Routes

  • Eastbound (south option) - go south on Eighth Street, east on Greenwood Avenue, north on 27th Street  

  • Eastbound (north option) - go north on Eighth Street, east on Butler Market Road and south on 27th Street 

  • Westbound (south option) - go south on 27th Street, west on Greenwood Avenue, north on Eighth Street  

  • Westbound (north option) - go north on 27th Street, west on Butler Market Road and south on Eighth Street 

Temporary Pedestrian Access Routes

Please use marked temporary pedestrian detours. Please be aware these temporary pedestrian access routes will change as needed during different phases of work.  

Interactive Traffic Impacts Map

You may also monitor current and upcoming detours and closures at bendoregon.gov/traffic. 

Local Service Organizations Unite to Provide 30 Beds for Children in Need

Redmond - In a heartwarming display of community solidarity, six Central Oregon service organizations collaborated to construct beds for children facing housing insecurity. The event, held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds, was organized by Sleep in Heavenly Peace, an initiative dedicated to ensuring children have their own beds for a good night's sleep.

Rotary Club members, including representatives from Greater Bend Rotary, Rotary Club of Bend, Mt. Bachelor Rotary, High Desert Rotary, Sisters Rotary, and the Kiwanis Club of Prineville, joined forces to build 30 beds for children in need. Mike Mowery, the Bend Rotary Club's community service chair, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, emphasizing its resonance with their values.

"The community relations guy and I had decided that a build day at the fairgrounds was a good idea," stated Joe Myers, Sleep in Heavenly Peace's Chapter President, highlighting the collaborative effort between organizations and the strategic planning behind the event.

Generous donations played a pivotal role in making this initiative possible. Miller Lumber contributed the necessary lumber for construction, while Mountain View Heating's donation of a 14-foot Ford box van will facilitate the smooth delivery of beds to children across the area.

The collective effort demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting local children and ensuring they have a comfortable and secure place to sleep, fostering a sense of warmth and security within the community.

Bend man arrested, accused of breaking into a Deschutes County building, setting fire

Bend - A man, previously banned from a Bend campus, was arrested for allegedly breaking into and setting fire to a Deschutes County building. Patrol deputies responded to a fire report and found evidence of intentional entry. The 48-year-old suspect was arrested on arson, burglary, and criminal mischief charges. The incident likely occurred at a mental health clinic. The man had a prior history of bad behavior and is held without bail pending arraignment.

Records show he was arrested seven times on felony charges between 1995 and 2012 in Multnomah, Marion and Benton counties. Most recently, he pleaded guilty in 2013 to two second-degree burglary charges in Marion County and convicted of unauthorized use of a vehicle in Benton County.

Redmond City Manager's Optimism Fuels Economic Growth and Development

Redmond's City Manager, Keith Witcosky, is upbeat about the city's future, highlighting the strong partnership between local businesses and officials. He values open dialogue, flexibility, and praised the city's accommodating nature, likening it to top customer service brands. Businesses like SCP Redmond Hotel and Grace and Hammer Pizzeria, Local Paws pet store, and General Duffy's, have contributed to the town's growth. Redmond attracts businesses and talent, but transportation remains a hurdle for further growth, needing expanded routes. Despite challenges, Witcosky's enthusiasm and experience drive his commitment to navigating changes for Redmond's development.

*Summarized from an article appearing in CBN

 

 Central Oregon Gives is here!

We are so excited to kick off another season of giving. This year’s campaign is set to run from November 8 – December 31. Feel free to read up on the amazing work that these nonprofits are doing year round and start donating!

Want to get involved? If you are a nonprofit still interested in participating please email us at [email protected].

If you are a business interested in sponsorship, employee matching or incentive donation, email our team at [email protected] to learn more.

 

Football Round UP

Summit loses to Wilsonville 34 to 2

Mountain View beats Silverton 42 to 19

Undefeated Mountain View is headed to the Oregon 5A football championship game next week. Summit’s run for back-to-back titles came to a rough end against the team it beat for last year’s championship. Mountain View and Wilsonville will meet for the title the day after Thanksgiving at Hillsboro Stadium.

No. 5 Washington clinches Pac-12 championship berth with win over No. 10 Oregon State 22 - 20

Record-Setting Day for the Ducks Yields 10th Win

Multiple Ducks set UO records as the No. 6 Oregon football team improved to 10-1 with a 49-13 win Saturday at Arizona State.

The Civil War between the Beavs and the Ducks is this Friday November 24th at 5:30pm playing at Autzen Stadium Eugene.

The Civil War rivalry game between Oregon and Oregon State has been played 126 times. The 127th meeting is scheduled for next Friday at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks are 9-1 this season. The Beavers are 8-2.

There was no Civil War game played in 1911 and the games were canceled in 1943 and 1944 due to the war. The rivalry series not only guarantees a sell out for the home team, but also fosters economic and intangible benefits to the state.

Due to UO leaving the Pac12 is it really the final meeting between the teams? Are both sides actually interested in continuing to play each other? Hopefully, we’ll know soon.

With UO leaving the Pac12, do you think UO and OSU will continue the Civil War?

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Upcoming Events

What’s Up Central Oregon?

❄️Winter Wonderland Downtown Bend

Starting Nov. 15th, Bend downtown stores will be decorating their windows and stores for the 2023 Winter Wonderland contest.  Sponsored by Downtown Bend Association, contest winners will be announced Jan 15th.  In the meantime, wander the streets of downtown seeing the magic that store owners have created for the holidays. 

November 20th (Monday)

  • Wild Poppy hosts “Sip ‘n Snip” Floral Event Wild Poppy Florist 56825 Venture Ln #108 Sunriver, OR 5pm - 7pm The cost is $125 for materials and refreshments Call to reserve your space at 541-593-2027

  • Holiday Light Show - Runs through January 1st Sunriver Resort Backyard Cafe & Bar 17600 Center Dr Sunriver, OR 5:30pm - 8:30pm

  • Naughty & Nice - An ornament Painting Party @Stone Briar Apartments Bend, OR 11am - 3pm

  • Learn to Make Epoxy Resin River Tables - DIY Cave Bend 6pm - 9pm

  • Week #4 of Fall League Corn Hole VFW 1836 SW Veterans Way, Redmond, OR 5:30pm

November 21st (Tuesday)

November 22nd (Wednesday)

November 23rd (Thursday) Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

November 24th (Friday)

  • Opening Day at Mount Bachelor!

  • Santa Flies In By AirLink Old Mill District Bend 10am - 5pm

  • Winter Traditions La Pine Park & Recreation 16405 First Street La Pine, Oregon 9am - 6pm

    BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING Take a step back in time while you "sip and Shop" enjoying Honeywood Winery and doing your holiday shopping locally! Friday, and Saturday, November 24th and 25th, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Music, food, coffee, hot cocoa, hot cider, and MORE! Located at: La Pine Park & Recreation (inside the gym) 16405 1st Street, La Pine. Breakfast: 9:00am to 11:00am. Lunch: 11:30amm to 5:00pm Breakfast served by Central Oregon Elite Dancers. Cascade Bison serving lunch/dinner. For more  information, call (541) 536-6237 or email: [email protected]

  • 4th Friday Art Walk in Sisters, OR by Sisters Art Association 10am - 7pm

  • Silver Sage Trading Winter Sale High Desert Museum 59800 US-97 Bend, OR 11am-4pm

  • Annual Ding and Dent Sale at Modern Games 11am - 10pm

  • Mud Bay Giving Tree

    November 24th through December 31st Mud Bay is including the Humane Society of the Ochocos on their Holiday Giving Tree. Choose an HSO ornament and suggested donation to participate in store!

  • Black Friday / Orange Saturday Wildhorse Harley Davidson

    Friday & Saturday 9am - 6pm both days

  • Holiday Village Market Centennial Park Redmond 725 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond, OR presented By Redmond Chamber of Commerce 10am - 4pm

  • Phillip Austin plays at Elements Public House Redmond 6pm

  • Green Friday - Free Day Use Oregon State Parks 8am- 5pm

Find Your favorite Pub to watch the Civil War - Beavers vs Ducks Game starts @ 5:30pm!

November 25th (Saturday) Shop Local Day!

  • Wild Bird Shop Small Saturday Holiday Market The Commons Cafe and Tap Room Downtown Bend 11am - 4pm

  •  Bend Creators’s Fair - Sparkler Cyndi Open Space Events Studio 40 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend 10am - 3pm

  • Pomegranate’s Soiree Pomegranate Home and Garden

    120 NE Bend River Mall Dr Bend, OR 97703 10am - 7pm

  • Paint Your Pet Class Creative Art and Framing Bend 4pm - 7pm

  • Holiday Palooza Fir Street Park Sisters, OR 3pm - 5:30pm

    Join us this year as we combine two holiday favorites into one spectacular event! The Holiday Palooza will kick off with the holiday parade down Main Street and culminate with holiday activities, including the tree lighting ceremony at Fir Street Park!

    Sponsored by Kizziar Property Co. and Woodland Sisters

  • Eric Leadbetter Band at Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave Bend 7pm

  • Holiday Marketplace Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards

    70450 NW Lower Valley Drive Terrebonne, Oregon 9am - 4pm

  • The Nutcracker: A Child's Play

    Valerie Holgers' Académie de Ballet Classique is proud to present The Nutcracker: A Child’s Tale, Sponsored by Wolf Construction and Development.

    Tower Theater 835 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon United States

    1:30pm

  • Rockin' Holiday Kickoff@Village at Sunriver Village at Sunriver Oregon 3pm

  • Redmond Starlight Parade - "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"

    Downtown Redmond Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Streets Redmond

    5pm - 6pm

  • High Desert Hogwarts@Worthy Brewing Worthy Brewing Bend Eastside 6pm -9pm 

  • Comedy At Craft: Kyla Krehoff Craft Kitchen & Brewery

    62988 Layton Avenue Bend 8pm - 9:30pm

November 26th (Sunday)

 

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