In this Issue of C.O. Local BUZZ…

🤔 Local Trivia

🌄 Bend, OR Weather

📰 Local News - What’s a Happening?

🏛️Deschutes Public Library Breaks Ground on Central Library at Stevens Ranch

📣☕Sunriver Brewing’s Eastside Coffee Bar & Brunch

🦫Tours Offered As OSU-Cascades Expansion Continues

📰 Bend Hearings Officer Denies Controversial Compass Corner Development Proposal

🚨 Crime

💔🐕Tragic Loss of Beloved K-9, "GRISHA

📰 Community News

🦆Community Service Officers Rescue Ducklings from Storm Drain in Bend

😁 MEME of the Day

📅 Lots and LOTS of Events

👨‍🌾🍽️Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser

🤠 Sister’s Rodeo!

🎉New Event Calendar! Central Oregon Local Live!

The town of Sisters originally developed as a logging town.

In which decade did the logging industry begin to significantly develop in Sisters, Oregon?

A) 1880s

B) 1890s

C) 1900s

D) 1920s

👉Find the Answer in Tomorrow’s Newsletter👉

BEND

SISTERS

Deschutes Public Library Breaks Ground on Central Library at Stevens Ranch

Deschutes Public Library held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Library at Stevens Ranch on Monday May 20th, ceremoniously ushering in the start of construction on the 9.37-acre parcel in east Bend. The land, located at the northeast corner of 27^th Street and Wilderness Way, will house an approximately 100,000-square-foot library, which was part of a $195 million bond issue approved by voters in November 2020.

“Whether you’re new to Deschutes County, or have lived here for decades, it’s no secret that Central Oregon is growing at remarkable pace,” said Library Director Todd Dunkelberg. “Our last library was built more than 20 years ago, so it’s essential that our library system keep pace. The Central Library at Stevens Ranch — along with the new Redmond Library and remodeled neighborhood libraries — will allow us to increase our services, resources, and much-needed public meeting spaces. Plus, centralizing operations at the new library will give us the ability to move items to our other libraries throughout the county more quickly and efficiently than ever before.”

The parcel of land is part of the Stevens Ranch development, formerly owned by the State of Oregon. More than 1,400 new housing units, as well as parks and schools, are planned in the surrounding area. The property is adjacent to 10-foot-wide biking and pedestrian paths that will serve east Bend and connect into the Deschutes River Trail.

The architectural firm designing the Central Library at Stevens Ranch is the Miller Hull Partnership, and the contractor is Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company. Dunkelberg said construction is expected to progress into 2026, with a public grand opening in mid- to late-2026.

In November 2020, Deschutes County voters supported the Library’s bond measure to expand and improve libraries across the county. In addition to a new library, bond funds are also being used to build a new Redmond Library that will be double the size of the previous Redmond Library; it is scheduled to open in December 2024. The La Pine and Sisters Libraries were completely remodeled and are now open to the public, and the Sunriver Library is currently being renovated and will open to the public in August 2024. The Downtown Bend Library will be remodeled after the Central Library at Stevens Ranch is open to the public in 2026.

Deschutes County residents are invited to view the plans for each library at deschuteslibrary.org/future.

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Sunriver Brewing’s Eastside Coffee Bar & Brunch

Something’s brewing at Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside Location. Beginning May 20, Sunriver Brewing Company’s Eastside location is launching a new A.M. service Coffee Bar dedicated to serving quality craft coffee, breakfast and brunch! Sunriver Brewing’s Eastside Pub and Coffee Bar will be open every day with Monday through Friday 8am-11am counter service and full service weekend brunch 9am-2pm! Sunriver Brewing Company is entering the world of coffee through a local partnership with Still Vibrato Coffee Roasters of Bend.

We are thrilled to be partnering with Still Vibrato Coffee Roasters, Clint is one of the most passionate coffee people in town and his dedication to quality coffee and commitment to ethical sourcing aligns perfectly with our brand,” says Ken Cameron, creative director. “We look forward to working together to launch our new Eastside Coffee Bar.”

Sunriver Brewing is excited to offer full-service brunch on the weekends from 8am-2pm. The brunch food menu is composed of fun twists on classic brunch items. The beverage menu served at brunch is a playful marriage of beer, coffee, spirits and more.

“This is an exciting time to develop our craft. Our team lives and breathes beer and now we are finding passion in coffee as well,” says Travis Downing, VP of Operations. “We are equally excited to answer our community’s call for a fun brunch spot on the Eastside.”

To kick off the first day of brunch service on May 25, the Eastside Pub and Coffee Bar will have music from DJ Mooo and tableside smores.

About Sunriver Brewing Company:
Sunriver Brewing Company’s pub in the Village at Sunriver opened to rave reviews in the summer of 2012. Recognizing that the original pub would not accommodate demand, a 13,000- square foot building was purchased in the Business Park in 2014. Since that time, Sunriver Brewing Company has garnered many national and international awards for their craft beer. The year of 2017 included a major national accomplishment with winning Small Brewing Company of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival. Sunriver Brewing has at Tap Room in the production facility in Sunriver and four pub locations. Two in Bend, one in Eugene, and the original location in Sunriver.

Hours are: Monday-Friday from 8am-2pm for coffee and lunch/dinner from 2pm-9pm
Saturday from 9am-2pm for brunch and lunch/dinner from 2pm-9pm

sunriverbrewingcompany.com

Tours Offered As OSU-Cascades Expansion Continues

Posted by Heather Roberts KBND

BEND, OR -- OSU-Cascades invites the public to tour its latest expansion project next week, "To see the incredible land remediation that’s underway to create the first eight acres of an eventual 24-acre Innovation District," says Christine Coffin, with the Bend campus.

She tells KBND News around 200 people are already signed up, "I think there’s just a huge interest in our growing campus, for a variety of reasons."

Coffin says it’s been fascinating to watch the transformation of a landfill full of construction materials and a former pumice mine, "It’s like a choreographed dance scene. There are about 24 heavy equipment vehicles going around the site. Both, digging up the landfill, sorting and separating what was found in the landfill, and then moving it towards the pumice mine, where it will serve as the base of recreation fields and other buildings." Coffin adds, "And even the hundreds and hundreds of tires that were found in the landfill are being shredded on site into tiny pieces, and those will be used - mixed with other materials - as the foundation for the recreation fields." She says crews reached the bottom of the landfill this week. 

She acknowledges the campus is in a perpetual state of expansion, "And, OSU-Cascades will be under development for many years to come. And it will feel like hopscotch because, as we are building one building and remediating land in association with it, we are seeking funding for the next building."

Tuesday, May 28, from 4 to 6 p.m., the school offers a closer look of the site  and hard hat tours of the Student Success Center, "And, what’s fascinating about that building," says Coffin, "Is that it’s constructed out of mass timber.

So, a completely renewable resource, just as sturdy as steel." That building is slated to open early next year. 

Tours and the open house are free, but registration is requested. Closed-toe shoes are recommended. For accommodation requests, contact [email protected].

Bend Hearings Officer Denies Controversial Compass Corner Development Proposal

A Bend hearings officer denied a proposal for a four-story apartment and commercial building at Compass Corner on Awbrey Butte. The decision stated the developer, Bend-based Hotel Management LLC, did not meet block perimeter standards, vertical height clearance, or setback requirements. The applicants have 12 days to appeal.

"Save Awbrey Butte" opposed the project, calling it oversized for the one-acre lot. Bend YIMBY supported it, arguing it would address Bend's housing shortage. They criticized the decision, hoping for an appeal to add the needed homes.

Bend

Weekly Road and Traffic Report for the Week of May 27th to June 2nd

Deschutes County

Weekly Road Construction Update Week of May 26th to June 1st

ODOT - Region 4 Weekly Construction Update May 24th to May 31st

Tragic Loss of Beloved K-9, "GRISHA

On May 17, 2024, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a stolen K-9 from the Whychus Canyon Preserve Trailhead. The unfortunate incident involved the theft of an 8-month-old Belgian Malinois named "GRISHA."

The dog owner had parked their vehicle at the trailhead in the shade and secured GRISHA in a crate inside the vehicle while walking two other dogs. Upon returning, the dog owner discovered that someone had opened the vehicle and removed GRISHA. Despite being in a crate with water and proper ventilation, GRISHA was taken. She was wearing a black collar and was also chipped. GRISHA was known to be well-mannered and responsive to her name.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public's help in locating GRISHA. Sadly, on May 24, 2024, GRISHA was found deceased a few miles from where she was taken. The investigation determined that her death was not suspicious and was likely due to the elements.

Our hearts go out to GRISHA's owner and all who knew her. This tragic loss has deeply affected our community. If you have any information about this incident, please contact Deschutes County 911 Dispatch non-emergency at 541-693-6911.

Community Service Officers Rescue Ducklings from Storm Drain in Bend

In a heartwarming display of kindness and teamwork, two Community Service Officers in Bend, Oregon, came to the rescue of a flock of 10 ducklings trapped in a storm drain last Thursday. The small and fuzzy creatures found themselves in a precarious situation, unable to escape the confines of the drain on their own.

Responding to a concerned citizen's report, the officers arrived at the scene and promptly set to work. With careful and gentle hands, they successfully retrieved each duckling from the drain. The rescue operation was supported by Bend Public Works, whose assistance was crucial in ensuring the safety and efficiency of the effort.

After the rescue, the officers were able to reunite the ducklings with their mother, who was waiting nearby. The reunion was a joyful moment, witnessing the mother duck lead her brood away, back to safety.

This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and the impactful role of Community Service Officers in responding to wildlife in distress. It also serves as a reminder of the collaboration between city services like the Bend Public Works, which plays an essential role in such heartening rescues.

The Bend community has expressed immense gratitude towards the officers and the Public Works staff for their dedication and kindness in preserving local wildlife. Such actions reinforce the values of compassion and teamwork within the community, making Bend a supportive environment for all its inhabitants, big and small.

What’s Up Central Oregon

Farm to Fork Dinner Fundraiser

Join us for the 7th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser, proudly sponsored by Mike's Fence Center and benefiting Heart of Oregon Corps! Enjoy a special night featuring locally sourced food and wine, live music, beautiful views out at Tetherow Resort- and of course, getting to hear from current Heart of Oregon youth and alumni.  In addition, there are opportunities to support Heart of Oregon via a Wonder Raffle, Paddle Raise, Somewhere That's Green Plant Auction, and Dessert Dash during the evening program.

All proceeds support Heart of Oregon Corps' mission to empower youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to Central Oregon communities.

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JUNE 5TH - JUNE 9TH

The Sisters Rodeo is gearing up for another SOLD OUT year and we are so thankful for all of you! Make sure you call the ticket office to buy your tickets direct - we can not validate or support third-party tickets so, please, tread carefully!

TICKETS:

Wednesday, Xtreme Bulls - Limited tickets left

Friday Performance - Red Rock Corral Standing Room Only Tickets

Saturday Matinee - Red Rock Corral Standing Room Only Tickets

Saturday Night Performance - Red Rock Corral Standing Room Only Tickets

Sunday Performance - Limited tickets left

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