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Camp Invention’s Fun, Action-Packed Summer STEM Program Coming to Miller Elementary School

The program partners with more than 2,600 schools and districts nationwide
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Camp Invention®, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Miller Elementary School the week of June 15, 2026 – June 19, 2026. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame® in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural […]

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Roundabout Books Celebrates Its 10th Independent Bookstore Day April 25

Exclusive merchandise, giveaways, and a special Golden Ticket to support independent bookstores
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Roundabout Books & Café is excited to announce our 10th year participating in the Independent Bookstore Day (IBD) celebrations taking place across 1,600 U.S. bookstores on the last Saturday of April with great deals for our customers including our annual IBD Tote Bag Giveaway.  IBD celebrates the role of independently owned bookstores in the community, […]

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COCC’s Chandler Lecture Series Concludes 40th Season with Two Topical Talks

Helen and Dave Edwards, cofounders of the Bend-based Artificiality Institute, will present “Stay Human: Author Your Mind in the AI Age” on April 28.
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The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, a program of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation, is finishing its 40th year of bringing inspiring scholars and speakers to the region with a spring schedule that features “Building Belonging: The Science of Connecting in a Lonely World” (April 14) and “Stay Human: Author Your Mind in the […]

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Local Nonprofit Offers “No-Questions-Asked” Sliding-Scale Produce Share Starting at $26/Week

Seed to Table Oregon has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share
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A Sisters-based nonprofit is taking a different approach to community-supported agriculture—offering a weekly produce share where anyone can choose the lowest price, no questions asked. Seed to Table Oregon has opened sign-ups for its 2026 Produce Share, a farm share program that provides fresh, local, organically grown vegetables from May through November. The program operates […]

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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Kipp Wesslen 🎧

Resilient, Adaptive Mover, & Senior Network Analyst
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In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Kipp Wesslen, an adaptive athlete and instructor with Oregon Adaptive Sports, to explore how movement, access, and community can radically transform health and wellbeing. Living with a rare progressive neurological disease and multiple spinal cord injuries, Kipp shares how discovering adaptive sports […]

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Tentative Agreement Reached Between COCC Union and Administrators

Union members are expected to approve the plan which avoids a strike that was set to begin April 2
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The Classified Association of Central Oregon Community College released a statement on Wednesday, April 1 that a tentative agreement has been reached with college administrators. Union members were expected to approve the agreement by Wednesday night averting a strike that was set to begin Thursday, April 2. News releases from both the union and college […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Casey Andrews 🎧

Executive Director for COTA (Central Oregon Trail Alliance)
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In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Casey Andrews, Executive Director of Central Oregon Trail Alliance, to talk about stewardship, public lands, and the people who make Central Oregon’s trail system possible. Casey shares her path from working in national parks and forests across the country to leading one of […]

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Burger Week is Here!

by The Source Staff

Get ready to explore Central Oregon, one bite at a time! Throughout the week, you can sample unique and classic creations from your favorite local spots for a steal. The Deal – $10 per Burger Special Plan Your Week – Take a peek at the participating burgers and plan your juicy, savory adventure.  Win a Prize – Enter our Burger Week […]

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Letters to the Editor, Week of April 2

Topics include the May primary, fighting changes to the roadless rule and living on a fixed income
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Amy Sabbadini for County Commissioner I am asking readers to vote for Amy Sabbadini in the upcoming County Commissioner election. Now more than ever, it is imperative to have logical, science-minded leaders who will embrace evidence-based practices. We need leaders to support the behavioral and public health programs that are critical resources for our community. […]

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Kaleidoscope 2026 – An Evening of Concert Dance

Bend Dance Project celebrates its 20th anniversary
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Bend Dance Project celebrates its 20th anniversary with “Kaleidoscope 2026” showcasing new works of concert dance by local and guest choreographers and performers. Bend Dance Project’s sponsored company, Jazz Dance Collective, will be joined by local groups Bend Contemporary, Footnotes of Bend, Central Oregon Ballet, Further Movement Collective, Academie Ballet de Classique, and Sakura. The […]

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