Deschutes County Sheriff Forming Disaster Response Corps

The County Sheriff's Office proposes to form a Community Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) corps to improve response and recovery in times of disasters. The collective of volunteer organizations, faith-based communities, non governmental, fraternal and government organizations would communicate, collaborate and coordinate in times of fires, earthquakes, floods or snow events.

OSU Conducts Campus Planning Session

November 15, 5:30 p.m.    650 SW Columbia 

Orchard District Promotes Good Samaritan Program

In our neighboring area to the south, Orchard District, the residents have a Good Samaritan program that helps elderly and home bound residents during winter months.  Residents adopt a neighbor and assist them clearing a driveway or sidewalk and checking on the person periodically. 

 

Rock Ridge Park a Hit with the Neighbors

In case you missed it, the new park at Egypt and 18th streets has opened and is already seeing lots of use.  The Community portion of the park has a skateboard rink and mini disc golf course as well as a bike skills course.

Construction Crews Working in Boyd Acres

New construction is happening all around Boyd Acres, from sidewalks along Empire to a cluster of apartment buildings.  Robal Road Village is a multi-building outdoor mall on Robal Road and Third St.  It will boast three restaurants, an Ulta Beauty store and more than 26,000 square feet of shops. 

Meet Our Newest Board Member

Long time Boyd Acres resident, Cindy King, has become the seventh member of the BANA board.  Cindy has raised four sons in the neighborhood while working as a health coach and energy therapist.

Roundabout Art in Bend

Bend residents love the sculptures that grace many roundabout plazas in our community.  They range from classic to fanciful geometric shapes.  BANA residents wish to have art in the roundabout at Empire and 18th streets. 

Bend is Changing Fast

Come to the Monday, September 18 BANA meeting - 5 p.m. at Elks Lodge, 63129 Boyd Acres Rd.  Erin Foote Morgan, Move Bend Coalition, will talk about opportunities to influence the major transportation plans being developed by City, State and County agencies.     

Mirror Pond Restoration Plan

How will Mirror Pond change.

BANA Helps Bikeways For Everyone Project

City of Bend Bicycle Sounding Board met April 26th for a "Bikeways for Everyone" project kick-off meeting with various community representatives, including BANA.