General Membership Meeting and Summer Celebration at  Al Moody Park Follow Up: We had a nice turn out on June 16 despite the chilly temperatures. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We had about 80 people in attendance and over 20 neighbors signed up for official MVNA membership!

We would like to extend a big thank you to all our community table groups and others who made the event a success:

• AARP Driver Safety
• Bend Bikes
• Bend Fire Department
• Bend Food Project
• Bend Police
• Bend Pollinator Pathways
• Commute Options
• Deschutes County Health
• Deschutes Public Library
• Environmental Center
• Human Rights Commission-City of Bend
• International Dark Skies, Bend chapter
• Latino Community Association
• League of Women Voters
• Mountain Star
• Neighbor Impact
• Purcell Extension - City of Bend
• Save Bend Green Space
• Water Smart - City of Bend

Also, a big thank you to Coyote Willow for the great music, to Ziggy's ice cream truck for providing tasty treats, and the support of Makayla Oliver and Zavi Borja with the City of Bend.

Upcoming MVNA Board Meetings:

July 25 at 6:00pm

August 24 at 6:00pm

Board Member News: We thank Steve Pine, board treasurer and NLA rep, and Jane Loveday, business outreach, for their service on the MVNA board. You will be missed and we appreciate all the time and effort you gave to serve MVNA. We welcome Liz Lotochinski as a new board member, and Beth Hoover is returning for another term!

Bylaws Approval: The MVNA bylaws have been updated but their approval was mistakenly left off the June 16 ballot. We will call a special vote at either our August or September meeting. Key changes include accommodations for virtual meetings and clarifications of board roles and leadership positions. Please review the bylaws here in preparation to vote for their approval.

Fireworks Ban Reminder

With summer approaching, we ask our MVNA neighbors to remember that all fireworks are banned in Bend. This includes personal fireworks that were allowed in the past. With the persistent dry conditions, let's all do our part to prevent fires in Bend.

Houselessness Updates

• Outdoor High Barrier Shelter Proposed for 62010 SE 27th St., Bend, OR 97701. The City Council approved the proposal for this on June 1. See the City webpage Outdoor Shelters for specific information on this new proposed shelter.

• For continuing updates regarding houselessness issues in Bend, visit these City web pages:
• June 1 City Council Houselessness Update
• Supporting Houselessness Solutions

Slow Down Yard Signs

The increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic on our streets with the summer season makes a good time to remind folks to drive slowly in our neighborhoods!

Email us for a yard sign.