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Outsourcing the Hard Part of Dating

February 4, 2026

Oakridge Offers Miles of Picturesque, Quiet, Forest Trails for Mountain Biking and Hiking

February 9, 2026

What to Know About Fares on Cascades East Transit

February 7, 2026

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$5 Comedy Night

Wed., Feb. 11, 7:30-9 p.m.

Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend

Hello! Storytime

Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend

Boys & Girls Club Bend Giveback

Mountain Burger, 2747 NW Crossing Dr., Bend

Pete Kartsounes Performance

Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver

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The Faces of Homelessness – More Than Numbers

The annual Point-In-Time count is conducted every year, directed by HUD, and executed by dozens of volunteers throughout Central Oregon

Free Will Astrology, Week of Feb. 12

Now is the time for Aquarius to learn more about who you are meant to be

My Journey Through Homelessness

A first-person account of being homeless in Bend

AI and iPads: ‘Ed-Tech’ Draws Skepticism from Bend-La Pine Parents

The school district says it’s taking a “cautious but balanced approach” to AI

Food and Drink

Dear Mom Cafe Wins at Third Annual High Desert Food & Farm Alliance SOUPer Bowl Event

Dear Mom Cafe served Khao Soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup

Small Kitchen, Big Taste

Gogo’s Bistro specializes in smash burgers, hot sandwiches, salads and sides

Sweet on Local

From single origin craft bars to decadent truffles, these Central Oregon chocolatiers make Valentine’s giving easy

cULTURE & COLUMNS

The Politics of Insanity

“The Voice of Hind Rajab” amplifies the right people at the perfect time

Why Your Partner Deserves Better Than Your Barista Gets

The intimacy etiquette you’re missing

Blues, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll

Bigfoot County, together about a year, is making a splash in the local music scene

15 Insanely Romantic Movies to Watch with Your Partner

The full spectrum of love in just over a dozen films

mUSIC

New Music Festival Features Retro Tribute Bands

The two-day event celebrates rock legends

From Punk to Grindcore—Heavy Metal Hitting Silver Moon

A Free Kids Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo

The goal is to inspire a new generation of musicians

A Special Night of Blues to Support Students

Sisters Starry Nights returns after a five-year hiatus

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Video & Podcasts

From Trauma to Triumph: Two Young Men Overcome Childhood Homelessness with Poise and Perseverance

After chaotic young lives, their last stop as teenagers was at J Bar J youth shelter

Redemption Versus Revitalization: Bend’s ‘BottleDrop Problem’

City committees want to “explore and advance” the relocation of Bend’s BottleDrop. It’s an idea meant to stimulate investment in the Bend Central District, but would such a move disproportionally impact people experiencing homelessness and poverty?