Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Monday, December 1st, 2025.We're kicking off the month with some exciting happenings around town. If you're looking for a fun way to spend your day, the Ultimate Scavenger Bend is happening right now. Whether you prefer exploring downtown on foot or taking a citywide adventure by car or bike, this is a great way to discover or rediscover what makes Bend special. It runs until five o'clock this evening, so you've got plenty of time to join in.Tonight at seven o'clock, head over to the Deschutes Public Library for the Natural History Pub event titled The Recipe for Healthy Soil. This free presentation will dive into the science behind healthy soil and sustainable gardening practices. It's a perfect opportunity to learn something new while connecting with your community. Registration is required, so make sure to RSVP before heading out.Looking ahead to this weekend, the Hospice of Redmond is bringing back its beloved Festival of Trees. This has been a community favorite for over four decades and has just been named the best nonprofit event for two years running. On Saturday, December 6th, you can view more than thirty beautifully decorated trees during the daytime hours from ten in the morning until one in the afternoon at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. The viewing is free, and Santa will be there for photos. Kids and adults alike can vote for their favorite tree in the People's Choice Award.If you're interested in attending the evening gala, that's a ticketed event starting at five o'clock and includes a delicious buffet dinner with options like butternut squash and chevre salad, beef brisket, Mediterranean chicken, falafel, and desserts. You'll also enjoy live music, raffles, and games. Individual tickets are a hundred and ten dollars, or you can reserve a table of eight for eight hundred and eighty dollars.The money raised goes directly to supporting hospice care, bereavement services, and community programs like Camp Sunrise for grieving children. Last year's event raised over two hundred and ten thousand dollars for Central Oregon families in need.Whether you're a long time Bend resident or new to the area, this time of year offers wonderful opportunities to get involved, learn something new, and support causes that matter. Make it a great Monday.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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