The Source Staff

Central Oregon Community College is holding a groundbreaking ceremony at the Redmond campus for its transformative manufacturing center expansion and remodel from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. College President Greg Pereira, college staff, students and local industry partners will gather to commemorate the occasion — a new chapter for COCC’s Redmond campus and for […]

The Forest Service, including the Deschutes National Forest, is hiring temporary seasonal positions for the 2027 fire season. Positions open for application on USAJobs.gov on October 30, and close November 12, 2026. Jobs include handcrew and engine crew members, smokejumpers, fire lookouts and dispatchers.  Positions available on the Deschutes National Forest:  Announcement Number Position Series / Grade […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 18 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The next community […]

Pedego Electric Bikes Bend and Let It Ride Tours & Rentals are offering people affected by the Silver Rail shooting a free day of electric bike rentals through December 31, 2026, giving them a chance to get outside and enjoy time on an e-bike however they choose. To reserve, visit Let It Ride’s e-bike rental page and enter […]

In 2025, Dry Canyon Art Association’s Fall Show & Sale set records in every category they chart, from number of artists to number of visitors. So what do they do for an encore in 2026? They pick up and move to a new, untested venue and start over. Actually, it wasn’t their idea. Their well-known […]

The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) continues to celebrate Head Start Awareness Month by elevating the tremendous positive impact of the program. Earlier this month, Governor Kotek proclaimed October as Head Start Awareness Month to honor the enduring legacy and vital work of Head Start in the lives of young children, families, and early learning professionals.  One of […]

Explore a career in solar energy and get paid to learn! Interested in solar energy or exploring a career in the growing solar industry? Join COCC and the Oregon Solar Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) for a free, two-day introductory training covering the fundamentals of solar panel installation. Learn from experienced instructors about solar photovoltaic (PV) […]

Scalehouse is opening two new exhibitions this November, featuring Bend-based artist Kathleen Branch and Peruvian artist Gonzalo Benavente. Liminal by Gonzalo Benavente Peruvian artist Gonzalo Benavente will make his Oregon exhibition debut with Liminal, opening November 6 at Scalehouse in downtown Bend. Bringing together ancestral symbolism, contemporary sculpture, and digital technologies, the exhibition explores how […]

This November, Great Harvest Bakery Cafe is giving back in a very personal way. Owner Kristi was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2024 and underwent chemotherapy and surgeries. Now cancer-free, she’s reinvigorating the bakery, giving back to the community, and celebrating her survival with a grand re-opening on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 9 […]