The Source Staff

In response to the recent tragedy impacting the Bend community, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) and Cascades East Transit (CET) are offering fare-free service on Bend fixed routes, Bend Dial-A-Ride, and Community Connector Routes 24, 29, and 30. Fare-free service began Friday, October 16, and runs through the end of service on Monday, October 26, […]

High Desert Chamber Music’s 2026-27 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues in November with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Zimbalist. Since making their debut in 2021, the young piano trio has quickly built an international reputation for highly charged performances and a distinctive musical energy. This concert is […]

In the wake of the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary, NAMI Central Oregon is hosting a free therapeutic processing group for parents and guardians of Silver Rail Elementary School students. Sunday, October 25 | 9 to 11 a.m., Kiln Coworking Space, 501 SW Hill Street, Bend, Oregon When a tragedy impacts a school community, parents and […]

Today’s workplaces are navigating constant change, evolving workforce expectations and economic uncertainty. The organizations that thrive aren’t facing these challenges alone. They’re learning from one another, sharing ideas and building resilience through collaboration. Join business and community leaders from across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest for the 2026 Impact Conference, a dynamic morning of practical […]

Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us why finding cancer early and supporting each other matters. In Oregon, the ScreenWise program puts these ideas into action every day. ScreenWise helps people get free breast and cervical cancer screenings and ensures they receive any follow-up services needed including referral to treatment for those diagnosed with cancer. ScreenWise […]

The Sisters Arts Association’s October 23 Fourth Friday Artwalk arrives this week with autumn’s colors, scents, and flavors. Galleries welcome visitors all day, with featured events starting around 4 p.m. Here’s what to look for: GALLERIESThe Campbell GallerySisters Gallery and FrameHood Avenue ArtThe Stitchin’ Post’s Fiber Art GalleryToriizaka Art Wildflower StudioRickards Gallery FEATURED GALLERY ARTISTSMelanie WhedonCarolyn […]

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor generations of Oregon veterans and their service to our nation during the 2026 Oregon Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony, beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the Capitol Mall in Salem. This year’s ceremony will feature remarks by veterans, service members, state leaders and other dignitaries along […]

One of Oregon’s most dynamic pottery studios is expanding over the Cascades. Building on 25 years of bringing creativity, connection, and a whole lot of pottery painting to communities across Oregon, CeramiCafe is set to open in the Old Mill District this November. “We’re so excited to be coming to Bend and opening in the Old Mill […]

Mosaic Community Health launched the public phase of its Conners Campus capital campaign on Tuesday, inviting neighbors, businesses and community members to help build a new primary hub for comprehensive health services on Bend’s east side. The launch event, held at the construction site at 2790 NE Conners Ave., brought together state legislators and Mosaic […]

Discover Your Northwest, the nonprofit partner of the Deschutes National Forest, is hosting the annual Winter Volunteer Information Night in late October for people interested in volunteering to support winter conservation education and naturalist programming on the Deschutes National Forest. The event will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the […]