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Bend, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min readHello again Bend! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How three new Old Mill buildings could change your Bend visits
- Want to help Bend’s wildlife without special training? Here’s your chance.
- How a new Redmond camp could reshape homelessness north of Bend
Also on today's calendar: Project Happy Face and Kale Junkie at Bend Farmer's Market June 3.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 37 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 72, low: 39.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New buildings are coming to Bend's Old Mill District. Here's what we know. (centraloregondaily.com) — New buildings are rising in Bend’s Old Mill District, where crews are transforming a former parking area across from Athleta into three structures while promising to replace lost parking. Groundwork should wrap by month’s end, with the buildings expected to be up by year’s end, potentially changing how locals shop, park, and spend time along the riverfront. 
• Think Wild hosts open orientation for new volunteers (ktvz.com) — Think Wild, based in Bend, is inviting locals of all ages and skill sets to volunteer at its wildlife rehabilitation center, with the next open orientation set for June 11. Organizers stress that you don’t need animal-care experience—everything from sewing to welding has helped past patients, and flexible roles, including teen-friendly options, come with training and no strict hour requirements.
• Deschutes County Finds Provider for East Redmond Managed Homeless - The Source - Bend, Oregon (bendsource.com) — Deschutes County commissioners have tentatively chosen nonprofit First Light to run a new managed homeless campground in east Redmond, a first-of-its-kind model for Central Oregon. The project is being compared to the ‘safe stay’ area north of Bend at Juniper Ridge, raising questions about funding, security, and limited on-site staffing that could affect people currently camping across the region.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing a black female dog with a black and green coastal collar!
She’s really sweet. I found her in front of Ariel South apartments on Tempest. Update: She’s home! (Nextdoor Larkspur) - Hey there, all!
Hope you're doing well. Say, we really need a great handy-person to do a bit of a safety shower retrofit - probably $2-3K worth (grab bars, better… (Nextdoor Boyd Acres)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Night Custodian in Bend. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Bend. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bend here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sunriver
- Classical music, a fundraiser gala, and free concerts: Sunriver Music Festival returns (centraloregondaily.com)
- Artists Selected for 2026 SunRiver Art Fair - The Source - Bend, Oregon (bendsource.com)
- Sisters spot named No. 1 place to stay in central Oregon: 2026 Readers Choice Awards (hereisoregon.com)
Redmond
- Beaver State Comic Con wraps up in Redmond (centraloregondaily.com)
- RootedHomes celebrates 23 new permanently affordable homes in Redmond (ktvz.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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