All Bend-La Pine Schools are closed to students Monday–Tuesday, Oct. 19–20; events and activities are canceled and will be rescheduled. Students return Wednesday, Oct. 21 on the early-release schedule, and schools follow regular schedules Thursday–Friday. Silver Rail Elementary remains closed until further notice; a separate plan has been shared with Silver Rail families and staff. Counselors are available in all school buildings, and law enforcement presence is heightened.
Source: Bend-La Pine Schools, updated Sat, Oct 17, 9:30 AM PT
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Monday, Oct. 19: 9 a.m.–noon (letter writing); noon–3 p.m. (crafternoon & letter writing)
Central Library, Creative 1 (2nd Floor), 61956 SE Santorini St, Bend, OR 97702
Monday, Oct. 19, 6–7:15 p.m.
856 NW Bond St, Suite 202, Bend, OR 97701
Monday, Oct. 19, 7–10 a.m.
61147 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97702 (Pinebrook Plaza)
Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
2797 NW Clearwater Dr, Suites 100 & 500, Bend, OR 97703
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Two free, all-ages sessions at the Central Library on Monday, Oct. 19. From 9 a.m. to noon, 'Letter Writing in support of Silver Rail students and staff.' From noon to 3 p.m., 'Crafternoon & Letter Writing for Silver Rail.' Write letters or cards of support and love to Silver Rail Elementary students, staff and families, or make crafts that express love and care. All supplies are provided. (Source: Deschutes Public Library events calendar.)
Available through Oct 19, 2026
A free community circle event for peace and compassion on Monday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 7:15 p.m., with guided meditation, breathwork and a place for the community to gather. Pine & Prism is a downtown Bend wellness studio, on the second floor at 856 NW Bond St. (Reported in Eat Drink Bend's Oct. 18 update. We haven't found it on Pine & Prism's own events page yet, so check with the studio before you go.)
Available through Oct 19, 2026
Free breakfast burritos and drip coffee for all Silver Rail families on Monday, Oct. 19, from 7 to 10 a.m., at That Guy's Bistro in Pinebrook Plaza, 61147 S. Highway 97. (Reported in Eat Drink Bend's Oct. 18 update. We haven't found it on the restaurant's own website yet. Email is from thatguys.com.)
Available through Oct 19, 2026
Free open play for families on Monday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to stay and connect. Parents who need child care during open play can drop off children over age 5. (Reported by Eat Drink Bend's Oct. 18 update. We haven't found it on Tula's own website yet, so contact the studio to confirm. Phone and email are from tulamovementarts.com.)
Available through Oct 19, 2026
Bend Brewing Co. is offering something free for kids on Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19–20. Bend Family Loop quotes the brewery's Instagram: "Come as you are, bring the family, and spend time together. Kids' meals are on us." Central Oregon Daily's list instead describes it as free kids' movies, Oct. 19–20, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Call to confirm the details before you go. (Sources: Bend Family Loop; Central Oregon Daily. Address and phone are from bendbrewingco.com.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (a program of J Bar J Youth Services) is opening its J Bar J Community Campus on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 3–7 p.m., as a safe, welcoming space for the BBBS community to come together, with pizza, food, arts and crafts, quiet spaces and chances to connect. Come for a little while or stay as long as you'd like; no expectation to participate. (Source: BBBS Central Oregon's Instagram post.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
With no school Monday and Tuesday, Board House is inviting the community to skate together "in a safe, inclusive space": Monday, Oct. 19, noon–4 p.m. at Ponderosa Skatepark, and Tuesday, Oct. 20, noon–4 p.m. at Rockridge Skatepark. Kids, teens and adults are all welcome. (Source: Board House's Instagram post; Bend Family Loop lists Sk8r Girls of Bend as co-hosts.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
Two free library sessions on Tuesday, Oct. 20. At the Central Library in Bend, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., 'Crafternoon & Letter Writing for Silver Rail': make crafts that express love and care, or write letters or cards of support to Silver Rail students, staff and families. Open to all ages. At the La Pine Library, 10 a.m.–noon, 'Letter Writing in Support of Silver Rail Elementary': write letters or cards of support and love to the Silver Rail community. All supplies are provided at both. (Source: Deschutes Public Library events calendar.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
On Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19–20, Fancywork Yarn Shop's community table is open to the public. "All are welcome. If you have need of materials, we have those available too, including many for free. No strings attached, just a place to be together, make things, and hopefully move towards healing." (Source: Fancywork's Instagram post of Oct. 19, via Bend Family Loop. Address, phone and shop hours are from fancywork.com.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
On Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19–20, while Bend-La Pine Schools are closed to students, these local restaurants have agreed to offer a free lunch or kids' meal to any Bend-La Pine student in need, especially students whose families struggle financially and depend on school meals. Mention the offer at the restaurant. Participating: Wetlands Taphouse (51375 Hwy 97, La Pine); Chick-fil-A (20508 NE Robal Ln, Bend); Valentine's Deli (555 NW Arizona Ave #25, Bend); El Rancho Grande (63455 N Hwy 97 Ste 23, Bend); Rancho South (19550 Amber Meadow Dr Ste 120, Bend); Americana (536 NW Arizona Ave, Bend); Luckey's Woodsman (319 SW Century Dr, Bend); Jackson's Corner (845 NW Delaware Ave, Bend — free sack lunches 10 a.m.–2 p.m. both days); Mountain Burger (2747 NW Crossing Dr, Bend). (Source: HDESD Culture of Care Crisis Resource Library; Jackson's Corner hours via Bend Family Loop/IG.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
HIIT Logic Bend West, Bend East, Tumalo and Redmond are offering free workouts Monday and Tuesday "to anyone who needs an hour for themselves and a supportive community around them." Locations: Bend West, 70 SW Century Dr #140 (Century Center); Bend East, 575 SE 9th St #140; Tumalo, 19855 4th St #102; Redmond, 453 SW 6th St. Check the class schedule on hiitlogic.com. (Sources: HIIT Logic and HIIT Logic Bend East Instagram posts; addresses from hiitlogic.com.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
With no school Monday and Tuesday, MacDougall Training (a baseball and softball training facility) is opening its doors to anyone who wants some physical activity, with access to its cages, training equipment and gym. A donation bucket will be available, with all proceeds going to support Silver Rail. Bend Family Loop lists the hours as noon–3 p.m., all ages, free. (Sources: MacDougall Training's Instagram post; hours from Bend Family Loop; address/phone from macdougallbaseball.com.)
Available through Oct 20, 2026
Availability may change. Please confirm details directly with each organization.
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