Dallas Finn Calvert, Author at The Source

Partners for Affordable Housing Working to Ensure Homes for Everyone

The collaborative coalition features members from a variety of sectors that aims to address affordable housing, or the lack thereof, in Central Oregon

by Dallas Finn Calvert June 3, 2026June 1, 2026

A coalition of 38 Central Oregon builders, architects, employers and civic, economic-development and nonprofit groups is working synergistically to address the need for affordable housing in Central Oregon Partners for Affordable Housing This is a nonprofit created by members of the Central Oregon Builders Association in 2010 to help provide safe, affordable housing while also […]

Local News

Pride in Numbers Survey to Provide a Comprehensive Look at Life for LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit Oregonians

The community art project and survey aims to gather data and artistic visions

by Dallas Finn Calvert May 27, 2026May 26, 2026

Central Oregonians who identify as LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit have a unique opportunity to have their voices heard and let their artistry resonate as part of a statewide art project and online survey that’s nearing completion on May 31. Pride in Numbers takes a two-pronged approach to gather data and recognize participants with its community art […]

Outside Features

Flag Football Offers Sports Pathway for Young Women Across Central Oregon

Six Central Oregon high schools are fielding flag football teams, while a local soccer club is offering programs for elementary-age players

by Dallas Finn Calvert May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

It’s a perfect night for football. The air is crisp and cool as the sun sets and the lights come on at Mountain View High School’s varsity football field. There’s a cross-town rivalry being battled out as the Cougars face off against the Summit High School Storm. However, this isn’t your typical football game. There […]

Outside Features

Local Splitboarder was Passionate About Snow and the Environment

Stratton Matteson died in an avalanche in February, but his legacy of adventuring while also protecting the earth lives on

by Dallas Finn Calvert April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Stratton Matteson loved snow. As a child, he’d zip around his family’s Vermont neighborhood, on his bike, in the snow. He built miniature ski areas in his backyard complete with chairlifts, lodges and little Lego characters schussing his makeshift runs. Flash forward several years and you might have spotted him climbing Bend’s Century Drive, on […]

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Two Key DIY Projects You Can Do to Spruce Up Your Living Space

Replacing old, worn-out carpet with laminate or vinyl flooring, and adding native plants to your garden, can help your home sparkle and even raise its value

by Dallas Finn Calvert April 1, 2026March 31, 2026

Painting interiors, deep-cleaning carpets, scrubbing windows a power washing outer surfaces are just a few steps you can take to make your home sparkle. But if you’re looking to freshen up your living space and improve your home’s curb appeal, while also potentially raising its value, there are two easily tackled do-it-yourself projects to consider. […]

Central Oregon Pets

Take Your Pet to Work Day — Everyday!

It’s not uncommon for a four-legged friend to greet customers in businesses

by Dallas Finn Calvert March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

With more than 40 restaurants that welcome dogs, nine off-leash dog parks, miles upon miles of dog-friendly trails, and even dog-specific food carts and menus around town, it’s no wonder Bend is known as “Dog Town, USA.” The city of Bend has more than 12,000 licensed dogs, many of them on the go daily and […]

Central Oregon Pets

Pet Evacuation Team Scrambles to Save Lives

The all-volunteer nonprofit ensures safe evacuations and care of animals during emergencies

by Dallas Finn Calvert March 25, 2026March 12, 2026

June 17, 2025, is a day Mick Phillips won’t soon forget. The 51-year-old resident of Crooked River Ranch owns A2Z Security and was working for a client in Bend when he got an evacuation notification on his phone due to the Alder Springs fire that broke out on Crooked River National Grasslands. “It went from […]

Local News

Ponderosa Players Offers a Professional Acting Stage for Central Oregon Youth

Dash and Kisky Holwerda’s youth theatre company aims to create a professional and inclusive educational experience for young actors

by Dallas Finn Calvert March 4, 2026March 11, 2026

Maddie Palombo started acting and performing in plays as a youngster but says she didn’t start taking it seriously until high school and definitely never thought she’d pursue a career as a drama teacher. But two years of studying with local theatre power couple, Kisky and Dash Holwerda, gave her a glimpse into a future […]

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Young Dancers Showcase Strength and Toughness in Addition to Artistry and Grace

Local elite dance group gives back to the community with its artistic contemporary performances

by Dallas Finn Calvert March 4, 2026March 9, 2026

It’s a chilly night and there’s a sheen of frost on the pavement outside Academie de Ballet Classique in Northeast Bend. But inside the warm and brightly lit studio space in Wagner Mall, a small group of dancers are anything but cold as they’re put through their paces in something Lindsey Clements calls “choreo corner.” […]

Local News

AdventurUs Offers Trips and Adventures for Women, Led by Women

From a weekend camp in Bend where you can try a variety of outdoor pursuits to a trek on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, there’s something for every woman

by Dallas Finn Calvert February 25, 2026February 24, 2026

Nancy Clark says there’s a picture of her, taken just after she finished her first-ever rock-climbing route, that makes her smile every time she sees it. “I had never rock climbed before because I was told, ‘Don’t do it. It’s not for you.’ You know, that story we get told sometimes as women,” recalls Clark, […]

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