Cascades Academy, Bendโs PKโ12 independent school, will welcome prospective families to campus for an All-School Open House on Friday, August 14, at 9:00 a.m., giving parents and guardians still deciding on a school for the coming year a chance to get to know the community firsthand. Attendees will walk through classrooms, meet school leaders, and […]
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City of Bend Launches Sponsorship and Grant Applications
The City of Bend has multiple opportunities for local non-profits, organizations, and businesses to apply for support and funding. The City of Bendโs Community Sponsorship Program, Climate Action Partner Grant Program and Small Business Assistance Grant Program have been put in place in support of Bend City Council Goals for Economic Prosperity, Climate Resiliency and […]
First Ever โMBA of Ranchingโ Course Coming to Oregon
Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF) is partnering with Ranch Management Consultants to bring the best ag-business training in the world to Bend, Oregon, Monday October 26th through Saturday October 31st, at The Riverhouse Lodge.ย This partnership advances FoFFโs goal to provide family-owned farms and ranches in Oregon with the tools for economic viability and good […]
Mid Oregon Supplies 4 Schools Drive Kicks Off
Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network (FAN), is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive and fundraiser throughout the month of August. This initiative helps supply K-12 students across Central Oregon with the essential tools they need for a successful academic year. How to Donate: Starting […]
Wineries Come Together for “Among the Vines: A Central Oregon Winemakers Tasting”
Wine lovers are invited to experience the best of Central Oregon at Among the Vines: A Central Oregon Winemakers Tasting, taking place Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne. This unique event brings together six of Central Oregon’s premier wineries for an afternoon celebrating exceptional local wines, community, and […]
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Alisa Dunlap๐ง
In this episode host Aaron Switzer sits down with Alisa Dunlap, Pacific Power’s Regional Business Manager for Central Oregon. With a background in political science, government affairs, public policy, and utility planning, Dunlap shares how her career evolved from health care policy work at OHSU to helping guide energy infrastructure and customer growth planning across […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Laura Evenglow๐ง
Laura Evenglow, LCSW, is a trauma therapist, educator, and creator of the Unconscious Mind Technique. Her work is built on a simple belief: our symptoms are not random. They are messages pointing toward something unresolved. After years of working with trauma survivors, Laura developed the Unconscious Mind Technique to help people move beyond coping strategies […]
Letters to the Editor, Week of Aug. 6
Energize Bendโs Future with Your Expertise as a Bendite If we are going to keep growing, we should all have a say. When I returned to Central Oregon after graduating from college, I could not believe how many new neighborhoods had popped up. It made me wonder where all the water, electricity, and energy to […]
Munch & Music Expands Sustainability Program
As Munch & Music heads into its final free concert of the season in Drake Park on Thursday, August 6, organizers are highlighting the event’s continued commitment to sustainability through the efforts of its Green Team and community partners. Five years ago, local resident Karrie Newman began collecting redeemable bottles and cans at Munch & […]
Celebrate Smokeyโs 82nd Birthday at Cascade Lakes Welcome Station
Discover Your Northwest and the Deschutes National Forest are hosting Smokey Bearโs birthday party onย Sunday, August 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Cascade Lakes Welcome Station.ย The festivities will include photo opportunities with Smokey and kid-friendly activities. Forest rangers and guests will sing โHappy Birthdayโ to Smokey at 12:00 p.m. A limited number of […]

