Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Sunday, March 8th, 2026.
We're starting this Sunday with some exciting activities happening around Central Oregon this week. If you missed it this weekend, Winter PrideFest wrapped up yesterday at Mt. Bachelor, bringing together the community for celebration on the slopes. But the festivities don't stop there as we head into a busy week of events and activities.
Coming up this Tuesday, the Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a Lunch and Learn event at Larkspur Community Center focusing on High Desert Restoration with the Oregon Desert Land Trust. That session runs from noon to one thirty and it's completely free. Bring your own lunch and they'll provide dessert and coffee. You'll hear from local experts about restoration projects across the region, from wetland surveys to innovative beaver dam projects designed to protect wildlife and benefit our landscape.
Also this week on Wednesday evening, BPRD is holding a Registration Info Night at Larkspur Community Center to help residents prepare for summer program registration, which opens next week. If you want to get a head start on your family's summer plans, that's a great opportunity to chat with the customer service team.
Looking further ahead this month, there's more to look forward to. On March 17th, another Lunch and Learn takes place focusing on maintaining muscle mass with a nutritional health coach from Natural Grocers. And if you're into birding, mark your calendar for March 31st when the Central Oregon Bird Alliance will share insights about birding right here in our region.
For those interested in community engagement, the No Kings Rally happens on March 28th at Drake Park, and the following day there's Frybread Tacos with Page for Progress at Alpenglow Park. These events showcase the diverse ways our community comes together.
Looking at the broader region, state lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 legislative session this past week in Salem with significant decisions that will impact Oregonians statewide. Transportation funding and gun control measures dominated the session, with both sides claiming victories but leaving many with mixed feelings about the pace of legislation.
Meanwhile, folks heading out on roadwork alerts should note that overnight road work begins today on U.S. 20 in East Bend as ODOT upgrades curb ramps and pedestrian crossings to meet accessibility standards.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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