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Sep 13

Looking for an afternoon preschool for your little? BPRD's Busy Buddies still has a few openings for this school year and weekly swim lessons are included! Held at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center for children ages 3 - 5, Busy Buddies is a longtime, small group program featuring arts and crafts, play, basic educational concepts and a daily snack. Sign ups still welcome!
• M/W 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• T/TH 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
• 2 or 4 days a week
• Activity number 405601
Learn more and register for Busy Buddies at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&search=yes&finderID=&templateID=hideSearchFilters&display=detail&type=Childcare+and+Youth+Camps&SubType=Preschool

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Sep 13

See your business name on the rink!

Advertising at The Pavilion is a cool way to promote your business and support recreation opportunities for your community too.

The Pavilion is home to ice and roller sports, open skating sessions, youth and adult recreation programs and much more. Dasher board panels surround the rink and provide highly visible advertising exposure to thousands of skaters, program participants and spectators.

Limited advertising space is available for the 2024/25 season. Advertising fees provide support for recreation scholarships, helping to reduce financial barriers and offering opportunity for everyone to participate in BPRD programs.

For information about current dasher board advertising opportunities visit: www.bendparksandrec.org/about/sponsorships/#Advertising-opportunities

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Sep 13

🌟 FREE EVENT! 🌟 Join us for Welcoming Week - Multicultural Skate at The Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Roller skating, lawn games, treats & drinks, raffles & prizes, music and much more! We hope to see you soon. #WelcomingWeek

Learn more at www.bendparksandrec.org/event/community-celebration-multicultural-skate-2024/

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Sep 12

In the 1950s, teen recreation programs were all about having fun with dances and pool parties organized by the Teen Council and sponsored by the city recreation department. They even organized a Halloween parade and received an Award of Merit from McCall's magazine for their service.

Moving on to the 1960s, The Teen Council took on a Teeter-Totter Marathon. They set a "world record" by teeter-tottering continuously for three weeks, racking up 504 hours. But then, teenagers from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, set a new world record of 534 hours in 1966. Not to be outdone, Bend teenagers stepped up and set a new world record of 728 hours.

Rolling into the 1980s, the Parents Actively Caring for Teens (PACT) group joined forces with teens to organize street dances, barbecues, softball, volleyball, bowling, and more.

Want to learn more? Check out the Summer Print Playbook, starting on page 11, available on our website at www.bendparksandrec.org/playbook/ for our special history edition.

#50YearsofPlay #BPRD50thAnniversary

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Sep 10

The Olympic 50-meter pool at @juniperswimandfitness is reopening ahead of schedule on Wed., Sept 11 at 5:30 a.m. Huge shoutout to our hardworking staff and thank you to all our patrons for your patience during the annual maintenance.

Please check online for swim and fitness schedules before heading out, especially if our region continues to experience poor air quality. View schedules here: www.bendparksandrec.org/fitness-swim/

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Sep 10

The Pavilion-Palooza was so much fun! It was an awesome afternoon with great music, rockin’ roller skating & activities, tasty food, and big smiles all around. Thank you to everyone that came out to support recreation scholarships. A special shout out to the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation board members, BPRD staff and fabulous volunteers that brought the fun and made the event happen. To learn more about the park foundation and supporting the recreation scholarship fund, visit www.bendparksandrec.org/about/foundation/how-to-give/

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Sep 9

Outdoor sports activities on Monday, Sept. 9 are canceled due to poor air quality. This includes:
• Youth and Kindergarten Soccer
• Youth Flag Football
• MS Tennis
• MS Ultimate
• Adult Softball

The Pavilion is also closing early today, Monday, Sept. 9 due to poor air quality.
• Open Skate canceled
• Adult Hockey canceled

During poor air quality, check schedules prior to leaving.
• Pav schedule: bendparksandrec.org/facility/the-pavilion/schedules_events
• Delays & Cancellations: bendparksandrec.org/about/delays-cancellations/

Thank you for your understanding.

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Sep 9

Have you tried out the Deschutes River Trail's boardwalk at Drake Park? If not, the upcoming fall season is a great time to explore the Pioneer Reach section of the river trail. Whether you're walking, running, biking, or rolling - this scenic and accessible trail has something for everyone. The boardwalk is a must-see feature that provides a seamless connection along the river.

Learn more:
• Drake Park: bendparksandrec.org/park/drake-park-and-mirror-pond/
• Deschutes River Trail Pioneer Reach: bendparksandrec.org/trail/deschutes-river-trail-pioneer-reach/

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Bend Park and Recreation District

District Office: (541) 389-7275
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center: (541) 389-7665
Larkspur Community Center: (541) 388-1133
Bend Senior Center: (541) 388-1133
The Pavilion: (541) 389-7588
Park Services: (541) 388-5435
Email: Customer Support