John O’Sullivan is the founder of Changing the Game Project, an organization dedicated to helping coaches, parents, schools, and youth sport organizations give sports back to our kids and put a little more “play” in “play ball.” He is a former collegiate and professional soccer player and has coached for more than 30 years on […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Jeff Curtis🎧
Executive Director of the Deschutes County Fair
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Jeff Curtis, Executive Director of the Deschutes County Fair. Curtis recently stepped into the role after leading the Alaska State Fair and spending nearly two decades as CEO of the Portland Rose Festival Foundation. With more than 30 years of experience producing fairs, festivals, and community […]
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Central Oregon Public Lands Move to Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions
All campfires are banned on public lands in Central Oregon
Due to continued hot weather, extremely dry vegetation, and significant wildfire activity, the Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest and Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will move into Stage 2 public use fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, July 25. Stage 2 public use fire restrictions prohibit […]
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Temporary Emergency Closure Implemented for Akawa Butte Fire
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Akawa Butte Fire was 10,326 acres and 3% contained
Effective immediately, the Deschutes National Forest is temporarily closing an area east of Forest Service Road 11 on the Sisters Ranger District for public safety due to the Akawa Butte Fire. The area is closed to the public due to hazards and hazardous conditions created as a result of the Akawa Butte Fire. For more information […]
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Central Oregon Villages Hosts Yard Sale Benefiting Local Homeless Shelter
Community members are encouraged to stop by, browse the selection, and help support a nonprofit making a lasting
impact in the lives of local residents.
Central Oregon Villages is inviting the community to shop for bargains while supporting a local cause during its three-day Yard Sale, taking place Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26. The fundraiser will be held at 62125 NE Benson Way, Bend, OR 97701, and will feature a wide selection of donated household goods, furniture, décor, clothing, […]
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Furry Freight Shelter Transport Opens New Thrift Store
Affordable thrifting with a purpose: supporting life saving transports, spay/neuter surgeries, and second chances for at-risk shelter animals.
Furry Freight Shelter Transport, a volunteer-supported 501(c)(3) public charity based in Bend, has officially opened Furry Freight Thrift, a fun, well-stocked thrift store that helps fund the mission of saving shelter pets. The store is now open at 759 NE Greenwood Ave, Suite #1, Bend, OR 97701 – a few doors down from Planet Fitness. Store Hours: […]
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Unity4Inclusion honors the 10 year Anniversary of the Massacre in Sagamihara, Japan
The Care Facility known as Tsukui Yamayuri – en will have an anniversary in Japan to honor those who were murdered and injured that occurred on July 26th, 2016
Unity4Inclusion Founder and Board President Sam Robinson is going to host a memorial at the Central Oregon Collective in Bend, Oregon on July 25th, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in honor of the massacre that took place at the Care Facility at Tsukui Yamayuri – en. Robinson would like to invite the Japanese Community and the […]
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First Domino’s Store in Sisters is Now Open
Local store is hiring for 20 open roles.
The first Domino’s store in Sisters, located at 620 N. Arrowleaf Trail, is officially open and celebrating throughout the week by giving away free Domino’s swag with each order, while supplies last. “We understand that local businesses are the backbone of this community, and we’re honored to join them,” shared Bryan Marx, the franchise owner of Domino’s […]
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Roundabout Books to Host Ultrarunner Ian Sharman
Sharman will discuss his book The Art of Ultrarunning.
Roundabout Books is excited to host Bend author, elite ultrarunner and coach at an in-store event on August 13 at 6:30 pm to discuss coaching strategies and stories from his new book The Art of Ultrarunning: Tried & Tested Strategies for Long-Distance Runners. With illustrative stories from professional ultrarunners and proven strategies for training, Sharman […]
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Meadow Sky Productions Presents The Play that Goes Wrong, August 7-16
The play will be performed at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond.
The Cornley Drama Society is thrilled to be able to put on their largest and bravest production yet: The Murder at Haversham Manor. Unfortunately for the actors of the society, their night of fame quickly goes from bad, to worse, to irrecoverably wrong. A brilliant play-within-a-play slapstick comedy, written by Jonathan Sayer, Henry Lewis, Henry […]
