COIC (Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council) is administering a regional survey across Central Oregon next month via the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center (OVBC) Panel. The Central Oregon "State of the Region" survey aims to understand how Central Oregonians feel...
Community
Paid Leave Oregon Hosts Weekly Community Conversations
You are invited: Paid Leave Oregon Community Conversations Paid Leave Oregon is hosting weekly community conversations now through the end of August 2022. This is an opportunity for employers, workers and community members to learn more about the Paid Leave...
Envision Bend Survey and Workshops
Take the Bend Vision Project Survey
The Envision Bend nonprofit organization is overseeing an inclusive process to craft a Vision and Action Plan to improve the lives of all who call the greater Bend area home. https://envisionbend.org/.
Faster Internet Oregon Campaign
2022 Central Oregon Skilled Trades Fair
Friday February 25th: Register Now. DEADLINE for registration is February 15, 2022. All OHA COVID precautions will be followed, including mask and social distancing guidelines. WHEN ● Friday, February 25, 2022.● Students attend 9 am through 1 pm.● Doors open at 7:40...
OSU-Cascades Innovation District Ready to Launch
By Katy Brooks, CEO, Bend Chamber This article originally appeared in The Bulletin on January 23, 2022 Something really exciting is coming to Oregon State University-Cascades. It is their new innovation district, a public/private development that will be a game...
2022 Polar Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics Oregon
Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters of the Deschutes each winter to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. Donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 3,200...
Central Oregon Gives Goes Live
80+ Nonprofits Participate in $1 MillionEnd-of-Year Giving Campaign The 2021 Central Oregon Gives campaign launched on November 10 and is now accepting donations through a new interactive website that links community members with more than 80 nonprofits working to...
Small Business Center, NeighborImpact Address Child Care Shortage with New Program
An innovative child care business training program at Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is up and running with partnership from the nonprofit NeighborImpact and funding from the city of Bend and Deschutes County, all...
Pfizer Booster Dose Vaccinations Now Available in Central Oregon
Pfizer booster dose vaccinations are now available for eligible individuals at many locations across Central Oregon. The easiest and fastest way to get a booster dose is to schedule an appointment at a pharmacy through www.vaccines.gov or by calling your primary...
COCC Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Discussions and Events
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is pleased to share its lineup of free events for the community on Oct. 11, following the recent decision to formally recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The day will include a land acknowledgment...
“Central Oregon Gives” to Raise $1 Million in 2021
Project launches new brand and digital giving website. The Source Weekly and Central Oregon Gives announced today a 2021 campaign that aims to raise $1 million for 90 area non-profits by year’s end. The ambitious goal builds on the successes of Central Oregon...
Governor Kate Brown Announces Statewide Outdoor Mask Requirements
Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Congratulations and Thank You to Tim Rusk
Tim Rusk will move on from his role as the executive director of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery at the end of August. After over 19 years leading the work of partnering with families to prevent child abuse and neglect throughout Central Oregon, he is semi-retiring...
Hardhat in Hand—Construction Industry Paid Training
Paid training. Begin your career in the construction industry!
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