🌱 What St. Charles’ new CEO means for Redmond’s cancer care center

Good morning to you Redmond! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What St. Charles’ new CEO means for Redmond’s cancer care center
• Where Redmond’s new traffic cameras are going—and what tickets will cost
• See how Redmond’s new art center is already expanding and evolving.

Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 47 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 61, low: 35.
• Thursday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 73 and low of 36 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. St. Charles names Michael Hartke as next president, CEO (redmondspokesman.com) — St. Charles Health System has chosen current COO Michael Hartke as its next president and CEO, while its new $65 million cancer center in Redmond has just opened to patients. Outgoing CEO Dr. Steve Gordon will stay on through the third quarter to support the transition and plans to remain part of the Central Oregon community.
   

2. Seven Red Light Cameras Go Live in Redmond May 15 - The Source - Bend, Oregon (bendsource.com) — Starting May 15, Redmond will activate seven automated red light and speed cameras at high-crash intersections and along SW Quartz Avenue, with tickets following on June 15. Police emphasize safety over revenue, and explain how data privacy, fines, school-zone penalties, and future camera locations on city and ODOT-managed roads will work for local drivers.
   

3. Redmond Has a Thriving Art Community - The Source - Bend, Oregon (bendsource.com) — A new community art center on SW Sixth Street in downtown Redmond is quickly becoming a hub for local artists, classes, and exhibits. The Dry Canyon Community Art Center is expanding its space, adding more classrooms, and launching a Veterans Art program alongside a summer-long “America the Beautiful” show.
   

4. Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build Week helps finish Redmond homes (centraloregondaily.com) — Women volunteers are spending this week in Redmond helping finish the last three homes in Habitat for Humanity’s Timber Cottage development, creating more affordable options for local families. With low fixed mortgage and utility costs, the project aims to ease Central Oregon’s rising housing expenses while welcoming beginners to learn building skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
   

5. General Duffy's announces remaining acts for Redmond summer concert series (redmondspokesman.com) — Redmond’s General Duffy’s Waterhole is gearing up for its Summer Kickin’ Concert Series, running May 22 through Sept. 5 with eight country and country-rock shows. Acts include Jacquie Roar, Lonestar, Niko Moon, Bryan Martin, and more, with single-show tickets and full-season passes available online for local music fans.
   

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📸 Around Redmond

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Redmond

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 15

• 'No Frills' Craft Event in Redmond, Oregon →
  Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Baseball vs Crook County Senior Day
  Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
  4:30 pm
• Softball @ Caldera
  Ridgeview High Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702, USA
  4:30 pm
• Budget Committee Meeting
  Redmond SD 2J Redmond, OR 97756
  5:30 pm

Friday May 15

• Tennis Districts TBA
  Ridgeview High Redmond, OR 97756
  8:00 am
• Track & Field State Meet of Champions
  Obsidian Middle Corvallis High School, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis, OR 9733
  8:00 am
• Softball vs Mt View
  Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
  4:30 pm
• Baseball @ Crook County
  Ridgeview High Crook County High School, 1100 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR 977
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday May 12

• Boys Tennis vs Bend
  Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
  4:00 pm
• Baseball @ Crook County
  Ridgeview High Crook County High School, 1100 SE Lynn Blvd, Prineville, OR 977
  4:30 pm
• Softball vs Summit
  Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 97756
  4:30 pm

Wednesday May 13

• School Improvement
  Bend-La Pine Admin SD 1 Bend, OR 97701
  12:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found female Golden Retriever.
  Eagle Crest. Contacted Home Again and gave them the microchip number. They said the dog is registered with them and they know the owner. They were… (Nextdoor Eagle Crest)
• There is a white and tan pitbull, male, still in tact, walking around volcano and 24th CT.
  My dog started barking from behind the fence and it ran away so I couldn't get a pic. Hoping it finds its way home. (Nextdoor South West Redmond)

• Redmond School District posted a job opening for Facilities/Custodial Support Intern - Temporary/Substitute Positions for the 25-26 School Year in Redmond. Apply here.
• Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Redmond. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Redmond here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sad zebra (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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