The Source Staff

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades (VIM Cascades) is thrilled to announce the hiring of Stephanie Powell as Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement. Stephanie brings more than 15 years of nonprofit experience, including more than six years focused on nonprofit fundraising and development. “Stephanie brings a passion for nonprofits, a genuine love for […]

Fresh from winning Best Short Documentary at the Oregon Short Film Festival in Portland, Cosmic Heirloom: Buried 400 Years will receive an exclusive Bend screening during Song of Sunset on Saturday, October 24, at Silver Moon Brewing. The short documentary examines the historical suppression and modern rediscovery of psilocybin while challenging long-standing stigmas surrounding psychedelic mushrooms. The […]

Heritage Apple Corps, the U.S. Forest Service, and community partners invite the public to celebrate the newly installed interpretive signs at both McCoin and Cyrus Historic Orchards on the Crooked River National Grassland. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Cyrus Historic Orchard on October 2 at 12:00 noon. More than a century ago, pioneer families […]

On Wednesday, September 16, First Interstate Bank employees stepped away from their offices and into their communities for the Bank’s ninth annual Volunteer Day. Employees completed nearly 400 service projects across the Bank’s 10-state footprint, supporting local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations.   “Volunteer Day is one of the clearest reflections of who we are as […]

To celebrate Food Waste Prevention Week, Deschutes County will host a hands-on workshop Oct. 7 at Cascade Culinary Institute. The workshop will help local restaurants and food service businesses reduce food waste, conserve resources, and build more sustainable kitchen practices. The event is presented by the Deschutes County Departments of Solid Waste and Health Services, […]

2026 Impact Conference: Resilience Through Collaboration Nov 13 | 7:30–11:30AMRiverhouse Convention Center$135 for Members | $165 for Non-MembersRegistration Required Tickets are officially on sale for the Bend Chamber’s biggest event of the year! Join business and community leaders from across the region for a morning of big ideas, practical takeaways and meaningful connections designed to […]

This past Friday, Maragas Winery earned “outstanding” ratings for two of their wines from acclaimed international wine critic James Suckling. Doug Maragas, winemaker and vineyard manager for Maragas Winery for over two decades, explained that when encouraged in an email from the Oregon Wine Board that now would be a good time to submit wines […]