BEND, OR-- The ducks are headed back to the river! We’re talking about those little rubber duckies that float downstream as part of the Great Drake Park Duck Race.

Duck race raffle tickets are $5 and can be purchased at First Community, Mid Oregon, OnPoint, and SELCO Credit Union or online, starting June 29th. Local Rotarians and the Duck mascot will also be out in the community promoting ticket sales throughout the summer. Look for them at familiar venues such as Newport Avenue Market.

This year’s ticket sales benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend, Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, Deschutes Children's Foundation and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery. After a two-year hiatus, the ducks take the plunge September 11th!