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Get Ready for Fall Registration

Registration Info Night, July 30, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Registration opens August 4 – 5 at 6:00 am
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Now Hiring for Afterschool Positions

Variety of positions available.
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Join in for Volunteer Project Day | August 16

Help remove weeds at Discovery Park West Natural Area.
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Movies in the Park

Free movies in parks on August 8, 22 & 29.
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Aug 1

🌟 Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and join us in the parks each summer for the annual Movies in the Park event series. Brought to you in partnership with BendFilm. 📽️

• Enjoy games and crafts starting at 6:00 p.m.
• Movies begin at 7:00 p.m.
• Spanish-speaking staff on site.
• No alcohol; no glass.

Movies in the Park schedule:
• August 8, Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St.: Inside Out 2 (PG) Audio in Spanish/Subtitles in English
• August 22, Al Moody Park, 2225 NE Daggett Ln.: Raya and the Last Dragon (PG)
• August 29, Alpenglow Park, 61049 SE 15 St.: Mufasa, The Lion King (PG)

View information on the BPRD website at www.bendparksandrec.org/events/.

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Aug 1

🎉 When school is not in session, the adventure begins! Kids Inc. No-School Days camp is designed to cater to both busy parents and energetic kids, offering a fun-filled program for children in kindergarten through 5th grade.

On these no-school days, kids can dive into a range of activities, including enrichment projects, group games, crafts, outdoor play, and plenty of free-choice options to keep them engaged and entertained. November and December sessions include field trips.

• Kids Inc. No-School Day Camp (formerly called Operation Recreation no-school day programs).
• No School Grades: K - 5 at various local schools.
• Preview more details on page 63 in the 2025 Fall Playlist at www.bendparksandrec.org/playlist/.
• Fall registration opens on August 4-5. Register at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/.
• Afterschool Participants: If you’re interested in no-school day camps, a separate registration from the afterschool program is required.

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Aug 1

🌿✨ Calling all volunteers! Join us for a Weed Pull at Discovery Park West on Saturday, August 16, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Together with BPRD staff, we’ll hand-pull noxious weeds to help keep our natural areas beautiful!

🗺️ Location: Discovery Park West, natural area
🛠️ Work Level: Low to moderate
✔️ Amenities: Restrooms available in Discovery Park and drinking water will be provided.

What to bring:
- Work or garden gloves
- Weeding tools
- Closed-toe shoes
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen

Your efforts will make a big difference in maintaining our parks! Ready to lend a hand? Learn more and sign up here: bendparksandrec.org/events/

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Jul 31

🍣✨ Calling all sushi lovers! This Saturday, August 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., join us for With A Child: Sushi Rolling Made Easy at Larkspur Community Center! This is your chance to learn the art of sushi rolling in a fun, hands-on environment—perfect for you and your little chef!

🌟 This class usually fills up quickly and has a waitlist. Sign up today and make some tasty memories!

🍣 Class details:
- With A Child: Sushi Rolling Made Easy - 202241
- Ages: 7 – 12, with adult

Learn more details and register at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/

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Jul 31

🖌️ Learn the basics of painting with hard and soft pastels. No art experience necessary, just an eagerness to explore and learn something new. Jump into pastel painting with colorful pastel sticks to complete a simple project.

Details of the class:
• Introduction to Pastel Painting - 202411
• Thursday, August 7, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
• @larkspurcommunitycenter
• Ages 18 & up

Learn more details and register at https://register.bendparksandrec.org/

Can’t make this class, but interested in other offerings? BPRD has lots of options! View all programs at bendparksandrec.org/playlist/.

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Jul 31

Sippin’ success! The Sippin’ for Scholarships event last Friday was a fabulous evening with great music, delicious food and wine, and enjoying time with friends. We raised over $2,300 to support recreation scholarships. Cheers to that!

Bend Park and Recreation Foundation shares a big thank you to everyone who attended and donated. Your support helps provide scholarships so that everyone has the opportunity to participate in Bend Park & Recreation District programs.

Special thanks to Stoller Wine Bar, musicians Jim Cornelius and Mike Biggers, volunteer Sue Boettner, and everyone who made it a fun evening.

Learn more about recreation scholarships at bendparksandrec.org/activities/scholarships/.

View Bend Park and Recreation Foundation information at bendparksandrec.org/about/foundation/.

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Jul 30

BPRD is hiring for Kids Inc. afterschool program! If you like working with children, we'd like to meet you! BPRD is seeking part-time Youth Recreation Leaders, Team Leaders and Aides for our afterschool childcare program located at schools throughout Bend. Request your interview to learn more about the positions and benefits available including paid time off, weekends/evenings off, paid $5,250 annual scholarships for COCC and OSU-Cascades college students, recreation facility passes and more. Take the next steps at www.bendparksandrec.org/kidsincjobs

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Jul 30

Fall registration starts on August 4 - 5! This includes September through December recreation programs and fall/winter sports leagues.

• Wednesday, July 30: Program descriptions and schedules are available for preview in the Fall 2025 Online Playlist or at the registration website, https://register.bendparksandrec.org/.
• Wednesday - Sunday, July 30 - August 3: Program preview continues. Add programs to your wish list and make sure your account is ready for registration.
• Wednesday, July 30, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Fall Registration Info Night at Larkspur Community Center. Read below for details.
• Monday, August 4, 6:00 a.m.: Recreation, enrichment and sports programs, camps and leagues registration opens. This includes no-school camps, art, crafts, sports, ice skating, technology, fitness, outdoors, cooking and more. Sports leagues include adult curling, adult hockey, youth indoor soccer, youth volleyball, middle school Ultimate and youth/middle school/high school basketball.
• Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 a.m.: Swim lessons and aquatic programs registration opens. This includes lessons for youth and adults.

Attend BPRD’s Registration Info Night on July 30, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., at Larkspur Community Center and we can help you get ready for program registration. The BPRD Customer Service Team will be on hand to answer questions and get you prepared for fall program registration opening. View event details at www.bendparksandrec.org/event/registration-info-night/.

Learn more at www.bendparksandrec.org/playlist/.

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