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Deschutes River Access and Habitat Restoration Plan

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / August 14, 2021 / Comments Off on Deschutes River Access and Habitat Restoration Plan

The Bend Parks & Recreation District has made a plan for recreational access and habitat restoration at parks along the Deschutes River. Projects in Riverbend Park and Farewell Bend Park (including the Cedarwood trailhead) in SCNA are part of the plan. They are looking for public comment on the draft plan. The planning team has…

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Open House for Water Systems Master Plan

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / July 15, 2021 / Comments Off on Open House for Water Systems Master Plan

The City wants to hear what’s most important to you as they plan for a reliable water future for our growing community. Visit the online open house for the City of Bend’s Integrated Water System Master Plan to stay informed, give feedback, and participate in planning for Bend’s water future. Learn about steps the City…

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ALL Fireworks Banned by City of Bend – EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 31

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / July 14, 2021 / Comments Off on ALL Fireworks Banned by City of Bend – EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 31

In response to extreme weather conditions, the City of Bend has extended the local state of emergency through August 31. This includes the ban on the use of all fireworks – legal or illegal – within the City of Bend through that date. Under the emergency order, use of any fireworks is a class A…

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ALL Fireworks Banned by City of Bend

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / June 28, 2021 / Comments Off on ALL Fireworks Banned by City of Bend

The City of Bend has declared a local state of emergency in response to the ongoing extremely high temperatures and the high risk for fire during this summer’s drought conditions. The emergency order includes the immediate ban on the use of all fireworks – legal or illegal – within the City of Bend. Assistant City…

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Bend City Council Candidate Forum 2020 - Sun, Oct 4, 2020

Bend City Council Candidate Forum – October 4th, 3-5:15 pm

By Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association / September 18, 2020 / Comments Off on Bend City Council Candidate Forum – October 4th, 3-5:15 pm

The land use chairs from Bend’s 13 Neighborhood Associations have teamed up to coordinate a forum for this year’s candidates for City Council! Community forum focusing on development, growth, parking, traffic, and fire positions of upcoming City Council candidates. This virtual event will be focused on important land use issues as well as the effects…

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