Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Sunday, November 2. Hope you enjoyed that extra hour of sleep because Daylight Saving Time ended overnight, giving Central Oregonians an extra hour to recharge before launching into another action-packed week around Bend.Let’s kick things off with some big local news. Redmond and Deschutes County just agreed to fund a new managed homeless camp project. After some tense budget talks, both governments chipped in enough to start construction on a 36-site camp east of Redmond. The camp aims to provide temporary shelter and essential services, including water and electricity, but there are still lots of questions about who will actually run day-to-day operations. Locals who have been moved around several times this year are keeping a close eye on the project, and service providers say more details about management and services should come soon. Meanwhile, sweeps and closures of homeless camps across Central Oregon have consolidated many unhoused residents into the city’s designated camping area near Bend, making long-term solutions an urgent concern.Saturday night saw a heavy police response on NE Third Street near Safeway after an incident during a routine traffic stop. Details on what happened are still coming in, but Bend Police and state troopers are investigating. Stay tuned for updates later today as we learn more.Now, if you’re looking for things to do, there’s plenty that’s happening this Sunday. Creatives and music lovers should check out the Open Mic Night at The Rosebud Theatre, running from 4 to 7 p.m., welcoming all ages and anyone eager to jump up on stage. Later this week, you can catch everything from blues jams and comedy shows, to traditional Irish music and Americana acts taking the stage—perfect for filling your calendar with live entertainment.If you missed out last night, Volcanic Theatre Pub hosted the immersive Bite Club burlesque show—a unique blend of mafia gameplay and vampiric intrigue. There’s always something unconventional popping up in local venues, so keep an eye on the schedule.Shoppers and holiday fans should mark December 13 for Central Oregon Locavore’s annual Holiday Gift Faire, which is open for vendor applications now. And for families, look ahead to Redmond where Ovation Performing Arts brings Disney’s The Little Mermaid to the stage November 7 through next weekend.On the community calendar, Downtown Bend is celebrating Dia de los Muertos today, offering a vibrant way to honor loved ones and explore local culture—great for families or anyone curious about Mexican traditions.Don’t forget: Oregon Department of Transportation is conducting system maintenance until late this afternoon, so some ODOT online services may be sluggish. Also, beware of a building department phishing scam targeting those waiting on project approvals.Finally, a quick look at weather—expect showers as a band of rain from the coast continues to move east toward Bend, keeping the region damp for the next few days. Bundle up and keep those umbrellas handy if you’re headed outdoors.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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