Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Wednesday, February 25.

Start your day right with some key updates keeping our community safe and connected. At 10 a.m., the Deschutes County Sheriffs Office is running a targeted test of the Deschutes Alerts system, aimed at about 2500 residents with special needs like mobility challenges or powered medical gear. Its just a friendly reminder to double-check your profile so emergency teams can reach you fast when it counts, and theyve got a call center open till 2 p.m. at 541-550-4888 if you need help signing up or updating at deschutesalerts.org. Meanwhile, a wild chase last Friday had deputies pursuing an Eagle Crest man through Sisters twice before nabbing him back home, a stark reminder to drive smart on our highways.

Shifting to brighter news, Redmonds dreaming big with a potential 1270-acre urban growth boundary expansion east of town, funded by private backers for a 70,000 master plan that could add 8400 homes, parks, trails, and schools while tackling water and utility hurdles for tomorrows families. And in a win for locals, a massive 700-megawatt solar project on BLM land between Bend and Redmond has been pulled by developers, sparing thousands of acres from industrial sprawl.

Tonight, kick off with Tango in Bend from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., or join the La Pine Embroidery Group if stitching sparks your creativity. Families, head to the Cross-Eyed Crickets Wednesday Family Night at 5 p.m. for fun vibes. Students at OSU Cascades can craft kokedama moss balls in a chill workshop at 6:30 p.m.

Looking ahead, Thursdays got Hoodoos Thrifty Thursdays with 39-dollar lift tickets, plus Spring Awakening rocking Ponderosa Playhouse. Friday brings Friday Night Race Lights at Hoodoo and a Death Cafe for deep chats. Saturdays buzzing with the Polar Plunge and 5K at Riverbend Park to fund Special Olympics, a Daddy Daughter Dance Garden Party at Summit High, Ninja Night obstacles, Central Oregon Badminton, Little Women the Musical at Mountain View High, and High Desert Wind Quintet at COCC. Dont miss Black History Dinner Celebration there too, honoring resilient Black women.

Catch Peter Pan at Tower Theatre this week, or groove at Bend Ecstatic Dance. For artsy types, Wildlife Wine and Paint Night Fridays, or fused glass stakes next Wednesday at DIYcave.

This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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