Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Saturday, December 13.Holiday energy is in full swing across Bend today, so let’s start with what you can get out and enjoy. If you’re looking to shop local and soak up some festive vibes, the Magical Markets of Merriment open at 10 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. This free holiday market has become a Bend favorite, with rotating local vendors each weekend and even “Sandra Claus” on hand serving fresh baked cookies, making it a cozy stop for gifts and treats.Just across town, another beloved tradition is back: Locavore’s 17th Annual Holiday Gift Faire, a one day showcase focused on artisan crafts, local foods, and handmade gifts from Central Oregon makers. It’s a chance to keep your dollars in the community while checking off that gift list and meeting the folks behind your favorite small batch goodies.If you want some classic storybook comfort, the stage adaptation of Little Women continues today at Open Space Event Studios. There’s a matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening show at 7 p.m., spotlighting one very busy year in the March sisters’ lives. It’s designed as a heart warming holiday outing for families and friends, and seating is limited, so plan to arrive early.Community giving is also front and center. Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a Drive Thru Holiday Food Drive at the Larkspur Community Center to fill the shelves at NeighborImpact Food Bank. They’re asking for canned proteins, soups and stews, vegetables, fruit, and peanut butter, but no glass containers. It is an easy way to roll through, drop off a bag, and help neighbors heading into the colder months.On the public safety front, Oregon State Police have launched a major holiday traffic safety operation along Highway 97 and connecting routes including Highways 20, 26, 58, and 126. Troopers and local partners, including Bend Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, are stepping up patrols and watching for what they call the “fatal five” behaviors: speeding, seat belt issues, lane violations, impaired driving, and distraction. If you are heading over the passes or down to La Pine, give yourself extra time and expect a visible law enforcement presence.A quick heads up for book lovers: all Deschutes County Public Library branches, including those in Bend, remain closed through Sunday after a cyberattack forced systems offline. The library says early indications are that patron and staff data were likely not compromised, but services are shut down while investigators and cybersecurity experts work to fully understand the breach. It is one of the only times in recent history that something other than a major storm has closed the whole system.Finally, Bend Police this week announced three arrests tied to a burglary at a northwest Bend home on NW Baltimore Avenue, where suspects were seen on surveillance video leaving with bags of stolen items. Officers served search warrants at two Bend apartments and recovered property connected to the case, a reminder that home cameras and quick reporting are playing a growing role in local investigations.That’s the pulse of Bend today: markets, makers, theater, giving back, and some important safety and security updates to keep in mind as you move through your weekend.This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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