🚨💳 Identity Theft Protection Seminar Dec. 12

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In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🌲🏛️Committee recommends changes aimed to preserve more trees

🚨💳 Identity Theft Protection Seminar Dec. 12

🦌 Visitors Urged To Respect Wildlife Winter Closures

⚾ Redmond Announces Update to City Parks Amenity, Field & Court Reservation Policy

 🎉🛒Coming Soon! Offers from Local Businesses

📅 Lots of Events

 

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What’s a happening?

Committee recommends changes aimed to preserve more trees

The Tree Regulation Update Advisory Committee proposed changes to Bend's Development Code to preserve more trees during development without hindering housing construction. Recommendations include preserving 20-25% of larger trees on sites, tree replacement or a fee-in-lieu if preservation isn't feasible.

A full draft recommendation will go before the Planning Commission and Bend City Council early next year. Please visit the Tree Regulation Code Update webpage for information about public outreach opportunities that will begin in January of 2024.

Identity Theft Protection Seminar Dec. 12

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Identity Theft Seminar Aims to Tackle Growing Threat Targeting Americans

According to the National Council on Identity Theft, the prevalence of identity theft continues to rise, with an estimated 33% of Americans expected to encounter some form of this crime. Kyle Frick from Mid Oregon Credit Union highlighted the heightened risks during this period, stating, "People are ordering items online, tracking packages, and inadvertently exposing themselves to potential scams aimed at acquiring personal information."

Frick emphasized the forthcoming identity theft seminar, where experts from the Bend Police and Deschutes County Sheriff's forensic team will share crucial insights and strategies to safeguard against these threats. "They're reacting to it and they're going to share some information on how you can protect yourself," Frick stated, underscoring the vulnerability of anyone with a cell phone or bank account.

Contrary to common belief, identity thieves do not discriminate by age. Frick noted that individuals aged 30 to 39 were the most frequently targeted, dispelling the misconception that seniors are the primary victims of such crimes.

Mid Oregon Credit Union will host a free seminar on December 12th, aiming to educate attendees on proactive measures to prevent identity theft and steps to take if victimized. Further details about the event can be found on the credit union's platform. With identity theft posing a pervasive risk, the seminar promises crucial information to help individuals protect themselves in an increasingly digital world. website

From their website:

Dec. 12th 6:30 pm at Mid Oregon's East Bend Conference Room located at 1386 NE Cushing Drive (south of Neff, off of 27th).

Our featured presenters for this session will be Greg Goller and Russ Skelton, of the Bend Police Department and Deschutes County Sheriff's Forensic Team.

 

Visitors Urged To Respect Wildlife Winter Closures

Sisters, OR; The Forest Service reminds people motorized vehicles are not allowed where Wildlife Winter Range closures are in effect.  These closures encompass various areas like Cabin/Silver Lake, Metolius Winter Range, Opine Travel Management Area, and Tumalo Winter Range. Kassidy Kern from the Deschutes National Forest underscores the importance of respecting these closures, as they serve as sanctuaries for deer and elk, especially in lower elevations where food isn't accessible due to snow cover.

Kern highlights a concerning 56% decline in mule deer populations from 2004 to 2021, attributing a significant portion of losses to human interference. Activities such as collisions on roads, disruption of migratory paths due to development, and vehicle-related accidents affecting fawn survival contribute to these declines. She explains that seeing deer in residential areas isn't a sign of a healthy population; rather, it indicates a disruption in their natural habitats and migratory patterns.

The closures will remain in effect until the end of March to safeguard these vulnerable wildlife areas. Kern stresses the importance of understanding and respecting these restrictions to maintain sustainable deer and elk populations. She urges people to refer to detailed closure maps for specific boundaries and reminds residents of the responsibility to preserve these natural habitats despite their love for living near the forest.

Redmond Announces Update to City Parks Amenity, Field & Court Reservation Policy

New Priority Reservation Window

The City of Redmond is updating its Park Amenity, Field, and Court Reservations Policy to provide fair access to the growing community.

  Many of the updates relate to field reservations.  The city owns and maintains ten baseball/softball fields and manages the reservations for these fields.  The current reservation policy is first come, first served with no reservation limits on number of fields or length of reservations.

Over the last three years, Redmond has seen record-breaking registrations in all youth sports and recreation programs. Due to the limited number of fields and the growing number of youth participants and teams, our goal is to prioritize local youth programs while also ensuring fair access to other organizations.

“The revised reservation policy aims to balance the priority of local youth sports organizations within the reservation system, while maintaining access to the city’s facilities for all parties,” states Public Works Director Jessica McClanahan.

Under the new policy, there will be a priority window from January 1-31, 2024.  During this period, reservation requests will be evaluated based on type of organization.  Additionally, specific fields will be set aside for community sports leagues to best accommodate all priority classifications.  There will be a 6-hour reservation limit per field per day under the new policy.

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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. 

Holiday Light Show

  • Sunriver Resort Backyard Cafe & Bar 17600 Center Drive Sunriver, Oregon

    By Sunriver Resort

    05:30 PM - 08:30 PM      

    Experience the magic of Sunriver Resort transformed into a holiday wonderland with our spectacular light show set to festive music. Grab a warm beverage and join us for our Holiday Light Show, happening three times a night! Nightly at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm at the Backyard Cafe & Bar (behind the Lodge),

    November 19, 2023 - January 1, 2024.  

December 11th (Monday)

  • Cute Furry Friends Waiting For Santa Paint Party @Broken Top Bottle Shop 1740 NW Pence Lane Bend

    Tickets $35

    5pm - 7:30pm

December 12th (Tuesday)

  • Know Gather - Wreath Making Workshop East Bend Library 62080 Dean Swift Road Bend

    6pm - 7:30 pm

  • Bingo at the Bag Village Bar & Grill 57100 Beaver Drive, Bldg. #7 Sunriver

    6:30pm

    Start your work week by having fun and supporting the Rotary Club of Sunriver-La Pine! Invite your friends and family to play Bingo at Village Bar & Grill in The Village at Sunriver. Arrive by 6:15 p.m. and games start at 6:30 p.m. The games are played in the lounge so it's for guests 21 years old and older.

December 13th (Wednesday)

  • Grace Cooper live at High Desert Music Hall By High Desert Music Hall

    High Desert Music Hall 818 SW Forest Ave Redmond

    6pm - 8pm Free

  • Geminids Meteor Shower Snowshoe Tour Wanderlust Tours 61535 S. Hwy 97, #13 Bend

    7 pm - 11pm

    Tickets $120

  • Central Oregon Youth Orchestra 2023 Winter Concert By Tower Theatre Foundation Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St. Bend

    Tickets

    $16 - $21 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee)

    7pm - 9pm

 December 14th (Thursday)

December 15th (Friday)

  •  Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade

    Join us again this year for one of Bend's most anticipated holiday events—the Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade!

    Here’s how it works: Paddlers dress up in costume and decorate their kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards with colorful, battery-operated lights and holiday gear. From there, shortly before sunset, the parade kicks off from the Tumalo Creek shop on the Deschutes River before heading through the Old Mill District in Bend.

    Avid paddlers are encouraged to join, and spectators can watch from paved paths along the Deschutes River and from the Old Mill District Flag Bridge, which crosses the winding waterway.

  • Sip & Shop Ladies Night

    River Bend Resale Boutique 200 NE Greedwood Ave Bend

    6pm - 9pm

  • SantaLand Santa will be at The Old Mill District next to Sweet Tooth Candy Shoppe, Friday, December 15, Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2023, 11:00am to 5:00pm.  

  • Painted Candles Workshop Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive Terrebonne

    12 pm - 5pm

    Tickets $30   

     

December 16th (Saturday)

December 17th (Sunday)

  •  Ghost of Brian Craig Rivers Place 787 NE Purcell

    Bend  5pm - 7pm

  • The Train Man Returns! @ Downtown Bend Library

    It was nearly 25 years ago when Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since then, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year Lavrich is back to share the trains with young and old alike. WHERE: Downtown Bend Library (601 NW Wall Street, Bend) WHEN:

        December 16, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–5:30 p.m.

        December 17, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–5:30 p.m.

        December 18, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–6:00 p.m.

        December 19, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–6:00 p.m.

        December 21, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–6:00 p.m.

        December 22, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–6:00 p.m.

        December 23, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 3–5:30 p.m.

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