The Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend announce their 30th anniversary in Deschutes County. The Clubs have played a pivotal role in community growth and youth development for three decades and show no signs of slowing down at the 30-year mark. The organization will...
Member Announcements
Wild Heart Therapy + Consulting Launches Somatic Therapy Intensives
Wild Heart Therapy + Consulting is proud to announce their new service, Somatic Therapy Intensives. These 1-3 day personalized sessions are designed for professionals looking to skip the waitlist and participate in extended sessions to achieve deep emotional healing....
Central Oregon Children in Foster Care Need Your Help
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASAs are community volunteers who do what no one else does - they advocate solely for the best interests of children and youth in foster care. CASA of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization that makes sure that as...
Bend-La Pine Schools’ Application Window Open Now for Choice Option Schools, Attendance Area Change Requests
Applications are now open for families of students enrolled in Bend-La Pine Schools to submit a request to attend a choice option school, as well as to request a priority attendance area change. Choice option school requests for grades 1-12 and priority attendance...
COCC’s First-ever State of the College Address
Central Oregon Community College will welcome the region's leaders, employers, educators, organizational partners, and community members as President Laurie Chesley shares the college's current priorities, goals and key initiatives. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 Wille...
HDFFA Brings the First Annual SOUPer Bowl to Bend Saturday, February 3, 2024
We may not know which teams will be competing in the Superbowl 2024, but we do know that some tasty local soups will be up for sampling on Saturday, February 3, 2024 as the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) brings the first annual SOUPer Bowl to our...
Reading and Discussion with Authors of Book About People Living with Physical Disability, Paralympic Medalist
The authors of a book of essays about people living with physical disability will be joined by a Paralympic medalist for a reading and discussion at Oregon State University - Cascades on Jan. 23. Lily Collison and Kara Buckley, the authors of “Pure Grit,” will be...
High Desert Museum to Host 1920s-Era Prohibition Party
Find Hidden Speakeasies around the Museum, Dance to Live Music and Learn about the History of Prohibition in Central Oregon Get ready to put on the Ritz! Friday, January 19, the High Desert Museum will host their much-anticipated Prohibition Party for the third...
City Club of Central Oregon Presents “Belonging in Bend: How Lonely Are We?” A Thought-Provoking Event on Building Community Connection
The City Club of Central Oregon (CCCO) is thrilled to announce its upcoming program, "Belonging in Bend: How Lonely Are We?" scheduled for January 18. The event aims to delve into the crucial topic of community connection, addressing the challenges of loneliness and...
At:project, Central Oregon’s Local Responder for the Federal Office on Trafficking in Persons and Office of Victims of Crime, Observes Human Trafficking Awareness Month
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. At:project and partners are using this opportunity to remind the community that exploitation and human trafficking happen in our community, and there is local help! Through training, social media, and community events,...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Celebrates National Mentoring Month, January 2024
January is National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is proud to join the nationwide celebration to recognize the importance of mentorship and the positive impact it has on the lives of young individuals. National Mentoring Month is an...
Central Oregon SHRM Names HR Professional of the Year for 2023
Each year Central Oregon SHRM recognizes one of our members based on nominations by their peers. The award represents the HR Professional’s contributions to the field of human resources through their outstanding record of involvement either through innovation, program...
Rimrock Trails Receives $25,000 Grant from OFC to Address Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment Programs
Rimrock Trails Treatment Services announced today that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). This grant will be used to support dual treatment programs for substance use and behavioral health challenges among youth,...
Oregon Leader in Functional Medicine Comes to Bend, Oregon
OnePeak Medical, an Oregon leader in functional medicine and hormone balancing, has announced expansion into Bend, Oregon. The newest clinic opened its doors on December 5, 2023. Initially founded by Dr. Nisha Jackson, Ph.D., MS, NP, HHP, in 2015, the opening of the...
Roundhouse Foundation Grants Family Access Network $50,000
The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $50,000 grant from the Roundhouse Foundation to support FAN advocate services in rural communities throughout Central Oregon. Due to proximity to resources, rural families face barriers to food, transportation, housing, and...
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