The Source Staff, Author at The Source - Bend, Oregon

Registration Open for NW Cup Downhill Race at Mt. Bachelor Aug. 7–9

The full series consists of seven races and six resorts across four states.

by The Source Staff July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

Registration is open for Round 6 of the Specialized NW Cup downhill mountain bike series at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park Aug. 7–9. Competitors are encouraged to register early, as space is limited. The three-day event will bring hundreds of downhill racers to compete on Central Oregon’s premier lift-served terrain, welcoming riders of all experience levels with 4 skill-based categories […]

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No-Cost Infant and Toddler Child Care Available Through NeighborImpact’s Baby Promise Program

NeighborImpact primarily serves Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs.

by The Source Staff July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources department is accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost child care program for eligible families with children ages 6 weeks through 3 years. The program provides full-time, year-round care through a network of licensed child care providers across Central Oregon. Although Oregon’s Employment Related Day Care program, commonly known as ERDC, […]

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Bend Comedy Festival Announces Full 2026 Lineup

The festival returns Labor Day weekend with 20+ shows.

by The Source Staff July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

The Bend Comedy Festival today announced its complete lineup for the 2026 festival, taking place September 4-6 in downtown Bend, Oregon. The three-day, nonprofit event returns for its second year following a sold-out 2025 debut that filled downtown Bend with comedy fans from across the region. This year’s festival features more than 20 shows across […]

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HDFFA Launches the First High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt

The community-wide adventure combines friendly competition, local food, and unforgettable experiences across Sisters and Tumalo.

by The Source Staff July 31, 2026July 31, 2026

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is inviting the community to experience Central Oregon’s local food scene like never before at the inaugural High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, September 19. This first-of-its-kind, family-friendly event transforms the High Desert Food Trail into an interactive adventure, where teams will travel throughout the Sisters […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: John Paul Crimi🎧

Founder and CEO of Breathe with JP

by The Source Staff July 29, 2026August 18, 2026

Jon Paul Crimi’s journey began at rock bottom. Struggling with addiction, he reached a point where life felt unmanageable, and traditional approaches offered little relief. Sobriety became his first breakthrough, but it was a Breathwork class that completely transformed his life. The experience was so profound that he knew he had to share it with […]

Podcasts

LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Eeland Stribling 🎧

by The Source Staff July 29, 2026August 18, 2026

Join Jon Brown, Creach, Jake Woodmansee, and Julia Reed Nichols as they dive into Bend’s vibrant comedy scene, swap personal stories, and explore everything from fire safety and local history to the everyday absurdities of modern life. This episode features special guest Eeland Stribling, a comedian whose unique path from wildlife biologist to stand-up comic has given him a one-of-a-kind […]

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High Desert Rendezvous to Honor the Swindells Family on August 22

This annual fundraiser for High Desert Museum supports exhibitions, wildlife care, and educational programs.

by The Source Staff July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Tickets are now available for Central Oregon’s longest-running charitable gala, High Desert Rendezvous, returning for its 37th year on Saturday, August 22. The annual celebration welcomes supporters for an evening of connection, philanthropy, and unforgettable High Desert experiences. An individual ticket for Rendezvous is $200 for members and $250 for nonmembers. Tables of eight or 10 are […]

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Hunter Noack Brings IN A LANDSCAPE Home to Central Oregon

The upcoming Central Oregon concerts will take place at East Lake and Drake Park.

by The Source Staff July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Before pianist Hunter Noack began traveling the West with a 9-foot Steinway grand piano, he lived two blocks from Drake Park. Noack spent his earliest years in Bend before his family moved to Sunriver, where the forests, lakes, volcanic terrain, and open skies of Central Oregon shaped his childhood. This August, he returns for three […]

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Les Schwab Brings New Mechanical Tire Bull to the Deschutes County Fair

The bull is part of the “Blue Ribbon Club,” which will celebrate agricultural tradition while recognizing FFA and 4-H exhibitors and their families.

by The Source Staff July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

As Central Oregon comes together for five days of rodeo, exhibits, live music and family traditions at the Deschutes County Fair, Les Schwab Tire Centers is bringing a new level of community celebration to its generations of support for youth and families in agriculture. All fairgoers are invited to visit the Les Schwab Fields to […]

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Central Oregon Locavore Hosts Exclusive “Meet Your Farmer Dinner” in the Cave at Juniper Preserve

Rare underground dining experience supports Locavore’s expansion and celebrates the farmers behind Central Oregon’s food system.

by The Source Staff July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Central Oregon Locavore hosts its inaugural Meet Your Farmer Dinner in the Cave on Friday, August 14, inviting guests to enjoy an extraordinary farm-to-table dining experience inside the natural cave beneath Juniper Preserve. Hidden beneath the Tom Fazio golf course, the cave remained sealed for nearly 60,000 years until it was discovered during construction. Normally […]

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