"Your Monday Bend Local: Roundabouts, Fall Festivals, and a Buzzing Job Market"

20/10/2025 3 min
"Your Monday Bend Local: Roundabouts, Fall Festivals, and a Buzzing Job Market"

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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Monday, October twentieth, twenty twenty-five. We are easing into another beautiful fall week here in Central Oregon, so let us get started with what is going on around town today. First up, the weather is looking crisp and bright. You can expect temperatures to start in the upper thirties and work their way into the mid-sixties by afternoon, ideal for grabbing a warm cup of coffee downtown or taking that scenic walk along the Deschutes River.If you are heading out this morning, do be aware that road crews are working on the Colorado Avenue roundabout, with minor delays expected during peak hours. Bike commuters, watch for some detours along the river trail as crews install new signage and prep for winter maintenance. And if you use public transit, Cascades East Transit has just launched expanded morning service, so your ride to work or school might be a bit easier starting today.Plenty is happening around town for those looking for community and entertainment. Over at the Tower Theatre tonight, you can catch the BendFilm Festival’s Best of Fest encore screenings, highlighting a selection of award-winning films from this year’s event. Doors open at six, and rumor has it a few directors will stick around for Q and A after the show. If live music is more your style, the Volcanic Theatre Pub welcomes local indie favorite Grizzly Heart with an early all-ages show at seven.Want to get outside and make a difference? The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council is gathering volunteers this afternoon for its annual fall river clean-up. Meet at Farewell Bend Park at three o’clock, and remember to dress warmly. For families with young kids, the Bend Science Station at OSU Cascades has hands-on STEM activities all day. Swing by to let the little ones experiment with slime, rockets, or just to wow them with some cool science demos.Farmers market lovers will have one last chance to stock up on pumpkins, late season apples, and locally grown veggies at Brooks Alley this afternoon, with the Downtown Bend Farmers Market wrapping up for the season from noon until four. And for those planning ahead, the much-anticipated Roundabout Art Route anniversary scavenger hunt opens for sign-ups today, giving residents a creative reason to explore our city’s unique art scene this fall.On the business front, Bend’s job scene is buzzing as several local tech start-ups announced new hiring sprees this week, with networking events scheduled at the Haven Coworking Space tomorrow. And in sports, congratulations to the Bend High Lava Bears who clinched a decisive homecoming football win over Mountain View High on Friday. Spirit week continues on campuses across town, so expect to see lots of festive wear and school pride all week long.All around Bend, businesses are offering autumn specials on everything from cozy drinks to outdoor gear. Support our local shops as you get ready for cooler weather ahead.That brings us to the close of today’s Bend Local Frequency. Thanks for waking up with us. We hope you stay warm, stay curious, and get out to enjoy everything our town has to offer this 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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