The Source Staff

Every summer, people walk through Downtown Bend and admire the beautiful flower baskets hanging from our streets. What many people don’t realize is that those baskets don’t magically appear. They happen because community members like YOU show up. On Tuesday, June 16th, we’ll be hanging more than 100 flower baskets throughout Downtown Bend—and we need volunteers […]

Cascades East Transit (CET) and Bend-La Pine Schools are partnering to provide all current Bend-La Pine Schools students with free summer transit passes from June 8 through August 31, 2026.  The partnership is designed to help students explore their communities, get to jobs, activities, parks, libraries, shopping, and connect with friends and family, while building confidence and independence through public […]

PLAYA, the residency and workshop program based in rural Lake County, Oregon, today announced its 2027 Art/Sci Awarded Residency. The program invites artists, scientists, and interdisciplinary practitioners to apply for free residencies that foster immersion in their inquiry, practice and research, while fostering exchange of ideas across disciplines. The residency brings together cohorts of 6–10 artists […]

As artificial intelligence, online information, and digital media continue to reshape how people access knowledge, what role should public libraries play in helping communities navigate an increasingly complex information landscape?  City Club of Central Oregon will examine that question at its upcoming forum, “Beyond Books: The Purpose and Role of Libraries in a Digital Age,” on Thursday, June […]

Bend Park & Recreation District’s annual wellness fair has a new name and a new location – The “Live Well, Age Well” Expo is Tuesday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way.   The public is invited to attend a free, fun-filled event focused on one’s health […]

Families across Central Oregon still have time to secure a spot: Cascades Academy’s week-long summer camps have capacity available across multiple programs, and financial aid is still available so cost isn’t a barrier to participation. Whether a child loves soccer, theater, photography, robotics, wildlife science, or outdoor adventure, there’s a camp with room for them this summer. Families can register for Camp CREATE (K-9th graders, 9 AM – […]

St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will host a reunion for current and former patients and their families alongside caregivers Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Charles Bend. The event will include games, crafts, face painting, bouncy house, snacks and more. Superhero costumes are encouraged.  “Our NICU reunion is a special […]

Pacific Catalyst has graciously donated a once-in-a-lifetime boutique cruise valued at $13,500 to be raffled off by Heart of Oregon Corps. Tickets are available for $100 a piece, and all proceeds will support Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus. Campus Wonder Raffle tickets are available for purchase online until 5 p.m. on July 15, […]

Commute Options is kicking off the summer season by expanding its partnership with the Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater to launch the “Summer Commute Challenge.” Running from June 1 through September 30.  This year’s challenge expands on past initiatives to cover the entire summer, rewarding residents, visitors, and employees who choose sustainable transportation […]

Summer is in full swing at the High Desert Museum, with daily wildlife encounters, immersive exhibitions, living history experiences and special events continuing through Labor Day. Signature programs include the popular Raptors of the Desert Sky flight demonstration, along with daily talks, historic demonstrations and family-friendly evening events. Museum membership provides added value all season […]