Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, June 7th, 2025.Bend is gearing up for a busy weekend with several exciting events happening around town today. At Drake Park, the annual Bend Pride Summer Kick-Off festival is taking place from 11 am to 5 pm. This year's theme "Never Going Back" celebrates progress, resilience, and community with local vendors, exhibitors, food, and non-alcoholic drinks. If you're interested in supporting this event, they're still looking for volunteers.Over at the Deschutes Historical Museum, Portland State University's Archaeology Roadshow returns today from 11 am to 3 pm. This is a great opportunity for history buffs to explore artifacts and learn about our region's rich past.Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in a Trail Improvement Project at Shevlin Park today. It's a perfect way to give back to our beautiful natural spaces while enjoying the outdoors.For those looking to support local students, Caldera High School is hosting a Lift-A-Thon for a Cause today. And if you're in the mood for shopping local, check out the Bend Handmade Market featuring artisans from around Central Oregon.Weather-wise, Central Oregon is experiencing its first hot spell of 2025, so remember to bring sunhats, shades, and sunblock if you're heading out to any of these events.In transportation news, Redmond has released its weekly road and traffic report for June 7th through June 13th. If you're traveling in the area, be aware of current road closures.In local business developments, EarthCruiser, Bend's high-end customizable outdoor recreational vehicle business, has completed a year-long retooling process. And according to a recent report, Oregon State University-Cascades contributed $89 million in economic impact to Bend and Central Oregon communities.For book lovers, part-time Bend resident and author Joseph Olshan is debuting his new literary mystery "Milo's Reckoning," his eleventh book.With temperatures rising and summer activities in full swing, today promises to be another vibrant day in our community. Get out there and enjoy all that Bend has to offer.This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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