We’re pleased to showcase the ribbon cutting ceremony for loanDepot’s newest location in Bend on September 14. Located at 721 SW Industrial Way Suite 120, in Bend, loanDepot is a national mortgage loan company with a big local presence; here to help home buyers...
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Friends of the Children Seeking Friendraiser Volunteers
Friendraiser is our largest fundraising event of the year, and we are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles for check-in, silent auction, food and beverage and more. Volunteers are needed Friday, September 29th from 4:30pm - 10:00pm (time commitment...
Psilocybin Treatment 101: What it is and What it Means for Bend
Join the City Club of Central Oregon for a discussion about how psilocybin treatment can be and will be offered in Oregon. Beyond the hype of legalized magic mushrooms and psychedelic retreats, is a complex and highly regulated system of integrated mental...
Family Access Network Receives $2,500 from Chambers Family Foundation
The Family Access Network (FAN) received a grant of $2,500 from Chambers Family Foundation to support FAN advocate services at Bear Creek Elementary School in the Bend-La Pine School district for the 2023-24 school year. Sixty percent of the students at the...
Partners In Care Transitions Team Recognized as Deschutes County “Health Heroes”
The Transitions program team members from Partners In Care were recognized as “2023 Health Heroes” in a ceremony at Deschutes County Health Services on September 5. The Partners In Care Transitions team has been transforming lives across Central Oregon since...
American Cancer Society Presents the Oregon Golf Classic on September 24
Jeff Larkin Realty Presents – A Night to Remember in September
From 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the evening of September 28th Gompers Distillery at 611 NE Jackpine Court # 8 in Redmond will transform into a glittering speakeasy from the Roarin’ 20’s. The second annual, A Night to Remember in September, is presented by Jeff...
Acclaimed Authors Featured in 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Ceremony
How can or can’t species adapt to the effects of climate change? For decades, Thor Hanson, Ph.D. (thorhanson.net) — respected biologist, author, Guggenheim Fellow and Switzer Environmental Fellow — has travelled the world, written several books and won the...
Old Mill District Unveils 150 New Custom Bike Racks
One of the truly joyful summer activities in Bend is riding your bike to the Old Mill District, grabbing dinner, and catching a concert at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater. And it just got a whole lot easier for more people to do just that. The Old Mill District...
“Know Language” this September with Deschutes Public Library
Language is one of the most important parts of any culture, and this September we’re exploring a variety of ways in which people—and animals—communicate. Analyze ancient pictographs created by Indigenous peoples and explore avian communication with a family...
Now Accepting Grant Applications to Address Loneliness and Belonging in Central Oregon
St. Charles Health System is now accepting applications for grants aimed at reducing loneliness and increasing welcoming and belonging in Central Oregon. Community-based and nonprofit organizations, education systems and tribal entities that serve youth, older...
RootedHomes’ Native Plant Harvest Event
RootedHomes invites the community to participate in its Native Plant Harvest event on September 15, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Hosted at 19755 Simpson Avenue, at the corner of Simpson Ave and SW 18th Ave, the RootedHomes event will harvest native plants...
Compass Commercial Named Best Real Estate Company in Central Oregon
Since 1996, Compass Commercial Real Estate Services has served the Central Oregon community by helping buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants achieve their unique commercial real estate goals. It is an honor to be recognized by the community as the 2023 Source...
Realty One Group Discovery Unveils “Discover the Adventure”
Realty One Group Discovery, a fast-growing Central Oregon real estate company dedicated to fostering community, growth, and shared success, is thrilled to announce an exhilarating adventure-themed celebration in honor of their 2nd Anniversary. The event, aptly titled...
Brightside Animal Shelter Hosting Great Catsby Fundraiser on October 7
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