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🌱 Free La Pine workshop tackles protecting your home from wildfire

La Pine, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning La Pine! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Free La Pine workshop tackles protecting your home from wildfire
  • Two La Pine blood drives seek donors before the holidays
  • Matching gifts boost campaign supporting La Pine community services

Also on today's calendar: High Lakes Car Club Meeting and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 66 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 63, low: 44.
  • Friday: Cooler with a shower possible, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Home hardening workshops offered in La Pine, Bend (bendbulletin.com) — La Pine residents can learn how to make their homes less vulnerable to wildfire at a free workshop Friday, Nov. 13. The session runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the main fire station, 51550 Huntington Road, covering home hardening and defensible space. Registration is required at beav.es/whps26.
   

2. Upcoming Blood Drives: Type O Donors Especially Needed (mycentraloregon.com) — La Pine residents have two upcoming chances to give blood as the Red Cross calls especially for type O donors. Drives are scheduled at La Pine High School on Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and Cascade Bible Church on Nov. 23, noon–6 p.m. Appointments are available through RedCrossBlood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS.
   

3. Sunriver Women's Club Launches 2026 Power of Giving Campaign (bendsource.com) — A Sunriver Women's Club fundraising campaign will support south Deschutes County services, including La Pine food assistance, youth mentoring and housing programs. Organizers say Jane and Jay Daniel will match contributions up to $5,000 during the campaign, which runs through Dec. 31. The announcement is based on submitted information the publisher has not independently verified.
   

4. Iraq War veteran turned stay-at-home dad said he served so his children would be safe (youroregonnews.com) — Bend veteran Rob Walker wants school safety plans to work for children like his son, who has Down syndrome and attends Bend-La Pine schools. The Iraq War veteran and stay-at-home dad believes veterans can help by volunteering, mentoring and reviewing emergency plans so students with disabilities aren't overlooked.
   

5. Bend-La Pine safety director expresses regret over communication after Silver Rail shooting (centraloregondaily.com) — Bend-La Pine's safety director says he regrets not reassuring families waiting to reunite with children after the Silver Rail shooting. At Tuesday's school board meeting, officials said they withheld individual safety confirmations until children were with guardians. Parents again challenged district leadership over communication and the hours some families spent waiting.
   

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    Thursday November 12
  • Bingo Night →
    Century Commons Taps & Trucks, 56809 Venture Lane, Sunriver
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Deschutes County is committed to supporting veterans in our community.
    The District Attorney’s Veterans Intervention Strategy (VIS) helps veterans involved in the criminal justice system connect with behavioral health… (Nextdoor )
  • Anyone missing a walking pole found on the State Rec road.
    Wondered if the clean up crew may have lost it. PM me if your missing it, for return…. (Nextdoor Park/Cam De Oro)
  • Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in La Pine. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in La Pine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Pine here.

Ok La Pine! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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