Bend's Lingering Smoke, High School Sports, and Freshening Up Homes - Bend Local Frequency Update

Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Monday, September first. We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend, even though here in Central Oregon smoky skies and air quality issues are still lingering in the air. Many folks woke to another hazy morning, a reminder that wildfire season is far from over. If you’re planning to head out, consider indoor options or check air quality updates before venturing out, as food truck owners, especially, have noted fewer visitors due to the smoke. Some creative vendors like On A Wing & A Crepe are making the best of it by boosting their take-out and delivery options, encouraging everyone to support these local favorites whenever possible.

The holiday also marks the end of Bend’s summer festival rush, but there’s still plenty of action happening around town. If you’re in the mood for music, last night’s show in the Old Mill District featuring Chicago drew massive crowds, and the energy is carrying forward this week. Looking ahead, fans are already buzzing about upcoming concerts, with Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts coming to town next week and Warren Zeiders appearing later this month. In the meantime, the First Friday Art and Wine Walk returns this Friday in the Old Mill District, so you can enjoy a taste of art, local wines, and creative company as you explore local galleries and pop-ups.

For the outdoor adventurers, remember that some trails near Sisters remain closed due to the ongoing Flat Fire, which has damaged properties and threatened homes in the area. Whychus Canyon Preserve and portions of the Deschutes National Forest will remain off-limits until restoration and safety work are further along, so hikers are asked to check updates before heading out. But if you still crave a nature fix, Wanderlust Tours continues to offer guided kayak trips on Cascade Lakes, allowing you to enjoy crisp mountain air away from the smoky valleys.

On the sports front, high school football is back in action. The Summit Storm had a strong opening weekend, putting up three passing touchdowns, while Bend High’s volleyball team kept their winning streak alive. For college fans, the Oregon State Beavers kicked off their season against Cal, though it wasn’t the start fans hoped for, falling to the Bears in a tough matchup.

For something a bit different, wine enthusiasts can explore glassware’s influence on flavor with the guided wine tasting experience offered at Flights Wine Bar, sampling four varietals and learning why the right glass makes all the difference. And if you’re looking to freshen up your home, One Day Doors and Closets of Central Oregon has just expanded its selection, now offering 35 distinct door styles for Bend homeowners, putting a new spin on interior makeovers.

This has been Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. This is your Bend local frequency for Monday,
September First, we hope you had a great Labor Day weekend.
Even though here in Central Oregon, smoky skies and air
quality issues are still lingering in the air, many folks
woke to another hazy morning, a reminder that wildfire season
is far from over. If you're planning to head out,
consider indoor options or check air quality updates before venturing out.

(00:24):
As food truck owners especially have noted fewer visitors due
to the smoke, some creative vendors like On a Wing
and a Creep are making the best of it by
boosting their takeout and delivery options, encouraging everyone to support
these local favorites whenever possible. The holiday also marks the
end of Ben's summer festival rush, but there's still plenty

(00:45):
of action happening around town if you're in the mood
for music. Last night's show in the Old Mill District
featuring Chicago drew massive crowds, and the energy is carrying
forward this week. Looking ahead, fans are already buzzing about
upcoming concerts, with Neil Young and the Cromharts coming to
town next week and Warren Ziders appearing later this month.

(01:06):
In the meantime, the First Friday Art and Wine Walk
returns this Friday in the Old Mill District, so you
can enjoy a taste of art, local wines, and creative
company as you explore local galleries and pop ups. For
the updoor adventurers, remember that some trails near Sisters remain
closed due to the ongoing flat fire which has damaged
properties and threatened homes in the area. Which is Canyon

(01:29):
Preserve and portions of the Deshute's National Forest will remain
off limits until restoration and safety work are further along,
so hikers are asked to check updates before heading out.
But if you still crave a nature fix, Wanderlust Tours
continues to offer guided kayak trips on Cascade Lakes, allowing
you to enjoy crisp mountain air away from the smoky valleys.

(01:50):
On the sports front, high school football is back in action.
The Summit Storm had a strong opening weekend, putting up
three passing touchdowns, while bend Hi's volleyball team kept their
winning streak alive. For college fans, the Oregon State Beavers
kicked off their season against cow though it wasn't the
start fans hoped for, falling to the Bears in a
tough matchup. For something a bit different, Wine enthusiasts can

(02:13):
explore glassware's influence on flavor with the guided wine tasting
experience offered at Flight's Wine Bar, Sampling four varietyls and
learning why the right glass makes all the difference. And
if you're looking to freshen up your home one day,
Doors and Closets of Central Oregon has just expanded its selection,
now offering thirty five distinct door styles for Bend homeowners,

(02:35):
putting a new spin on interior makeovers. This has been
Bend Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.