Meadow Sky Productions strolls onto the Central Oregon theater scene this fall with its debut production, Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The play will run for six shows, October 4-12, at High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave. “We’re a local...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Hosts 27th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake Fundraiser
Tickets On Sale Now! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is excited to announce its 27th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake fundraising event, set to take place on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Tetherow. This year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening...
Sierra James Construction Hosts Blood Drive
There is an EXTREME blood shortage in Central Oregon, like never before! Sierra James Construction is hosting the American Red Cross at our warehouse on Tuesday, October 1st. We would love to welcome anyone in the community willing to lend a helping "pint" to...
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Les Schwab Grants Family Access Network $10,000
Funds will support families across Central Oregon, with $5,000 allocated to Crook County The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $10,000 grant from Les Schwab Tire Centers to support the families of Central Oregon. Les Schwab has dedicated $5,000 of these funds...
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Second Annual Health and Wellness Fair Welcomes All
Mosaic, VIM and Deschutes County Health Services Co-Host Sept. 22 Community Event In celebration of Welcoming Week 2004, three local organizations are bringing back the popular Health and Wellness Fair to be held Sunday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Ponderosa...
Latino Community Association Celebrates Welcoming Week 2024 in Bend, Oregon
From September 13-28, the City of Bend and Latino Community Association (LCA), in collaboration with Benditas, will celebrate Welcoming Week with the theme “We're All In.” Through two events, LCA seeks to establish dialogues that strengthen the inclusion and sense of...
Deschutes Public Library to Host Inaugural Festival of Voices
The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the Central Oregon community on Saturday, September 21 at Centennial Park in Redmond. This inaugural event will take...
OSU-Cascades Hosts OSU Ukraine, Russia Expert for Science Pub Talk
The history, challenges and possible outcomes of the war in Ukraine will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades Science Pub, titled “The Situation in Ukraine,” on Sept. 17. Sarah Henderson, an associate professor of political science in Oregon...
City Club of Central Oregon Welcomes New Leadership
City Club of Central Oregon announces the departure of its Executive Director, Kim Gammond, who will be stepping down from her role effective August 30, 2024. Gammond will be assuming the position of Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of La Pine and...
Election Season Heating Up Across Oregon
With less than 60 days until the November 5 General Election, candidates will begin to make a final push to educate and sway voters. The 2024 ballot will have Bend voters considering future City Councilors, State Representatives and a State Senator, and several...
Joint Transportation Committee to Visit Bend on September 12
In advance of the 2025 Legislative Session, the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) has embarked on a statewide roadshow to engage with communities across Oregon. The JTC will be in Bend on Thursday, September 12 for a tour and roundtable discussion with elected...
KIDS Center Marks 30 Years Serving Central Oregon Children and Families
The Community-Built Nonprofit Has Changed Our Region’s Response to Child Abuse Since opening its doors in 1994, KIDS Center has brought hope and healing to more than 17,000 Central Oregon children and families whose lives were impacted by abuse. To mark its...
Bend Chamber Launches Low-Interest Loan to Spur Workforce Housing Development
The Bend Chamber held a news availability event on Thursday, August 29, to showcase the next phase of its Workforce Housing Initiative. The event celebrated a new, low-interest loan from the Chamber, funded by an initial seed donation of $500,000 from Providence...
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