The Train Man Returns To Downtown Bend Library

trainman-2023-15

Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year Lavrich is back to share the trains with young and old alike.

WHERE: Downtown Bend Library (601 NW Wall Street, Bend)

WHEN:

  • December 19, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 19, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 20, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 20, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 21, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.; room capacity reduced 10–10:30 a.m. to allow for ADA access)
  • December 21, 3–5:30 p.m. (traductores de español disponibles; last viewing 5:15 p.m./última visualización 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 22, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
  • December 23, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (last viewing 12:15 p.m.)
  • December 23, 3–5:30 p.m. (last viewing 5:15 p.m.)
c68c0348-8edb-b72f-27e9-fab4c8bd0670

Inventerprise Contest

Announcing 2025 Inventerprise, an exciting opportunity for Central Oregon students! Inventerprise is a problem-solving contest open to all Central Oregon K-12 students, designed to foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Last year, we had nearly 900 participants.

thinkstock_1816_jobs

November Oregon Jobless Rate At 4.1 Percent

In November, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 5,100 jobs, following a revised increase of 3,500 jobs in October. November’s gains were largest in health care and social assistance (+2,300 jobs); construction (+2,100); and professional and business services (+700). Declines were largest

bethlehem_inn

Bethlehem Inn Provides For Holiday Season

This holiday season, Bethlehem Inn is ensuring that individuals and families experiencing homelessness are surrounded by compassion, community, and the warmth of the season. For over 100 men and women, along with 10 families who currently call