The Source Staff

The 36th Annual Oregon High Desert Classics hunter-jumper show and fundraiser returns to Bend July 8 – 12, bringing together world-class equestrian competition, family-friendly entertainment, and community support for local youth.  Held at J Bar J Boys Ranch, the Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) has long been one of Central Oregon’s premier summer traditions, and a major fundraiser for J Bar J Youth Services. In addition […]

Deschutes County Solid Waste, in collaboration with The Recycling Partnership, City of Bend, Cascade Disposal, and Republic Services, is announcing a Clean Cart education program to help residents recycle right and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. Over the next several months, crews will place informational tags on recycling carts in residential neighborhoods around Bend. […]

We are inviting community members to explore, learn about, and recreate the distinctive architectural landscape of historic Deschutes County. Participants will learn about the origins of our historic landmarks, the people and places behind them, and artistically recreate them with Lego/Duplo or other comparable brick art. The Deschutes Historical Museum will be a place for […]

As the Old Mill District celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, a few lucky readers may find more than they anticipated when they open the annual Summer Guide. To mark this milestone silver jubilee, five “Golden Tickets” will be hidden inside select copies of the 2026 Summer Guide, which begins distribution on Wednesday, May 13 […]

Featuring songs of Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile and Stephen Stills, Central Oregon Community College’s nearly 80-member Redmond Community Choir takes the stage for a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Redmond High School auditorium, 675 SW Rimrock Way. “I started planning for this program late […]

United Way Central Oregon (UWCO) is now accepting applications for $50,000 in Emergency Food & Shelter Grants available to nonprofits serving families and individuals in Deschutes County. A volunteer Emergency Food & Shelter (EFS) Board—made up of local experts, community stakeholders, and industry representatives—determines funding priorities and awards. Grants will provide gift cards or vouchers […]

Destination Rehab is excited to partner with the City of Prineville for a special community outing at the Crooked River Wetlands Complex on Tuesday, May 20th, from 1:00 PM–4:00 PM. Funded by a generous grant from COHQA, this one-day event will bring together more than 40 individuals and caregivers for an engaging afternoon of health […]

The City Club of Central Oregon will host a timely community forum on Wednesday, May 21, focused on tourism and the Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) diving into recent policy changes to how these funds can be used in communities across Oregon. As tourism continues to play a major role in Central Oregon’s economy, the TLT, […]