Santa and the Bend Fire Department Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting
Winter weather has arrived, and the City of Bend is passing along some helpful winter driving tips to get you safely to your destination: Allow extra time to get to your destination. Give yourself more time to stop and try to avoid slamming on the breaks. It's also important to remember to accelerate slowly as to not slide when you start moving again. Be considerate of other drivers; some of them are nervous Have good tires on your car Carry a cell phone or supplies you might need if you get stuck in traffic for a while, maybe a blanket and some water and snacks. Let someone know where you're going. Want more great winter tips? Head to bendoregon.gov/winter!
After a year off of neighborhood collections, Santa and the Bend Fire Department Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through several neighborhoods again this year with our friend Santa collecting food, clothing and toys to support the Salvation Army. In 2021, The Salvation Army and Santa Express collected thousands of pounds of food plus much needed clothing and toys to help those in need here in Bend. Anything and everything helps, even if it's one can of food or a small toy that donation will go a long ways to providing a good dinner and a nice gift on Christmas and a smile on a child's face Christmas morning. The Salvation Army would like to express the need for gifts to be given to teenage age kids as well. Please join the Bend Fire Department in supporting our community! 2022 has brought more community need this year and we're asking for your help and support. Here is a list of the neighborhoods with maps for our nightly walks: (maps a