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Paula Dreyer to Open for Pianist Holly Bowling at the Tower Theatre on Nov. 20

A candlelight piano concert featuring live painting by artist Karen Eland

International pianist and composer Paula Dreyer will perform a candlelight solo piano concert as the opening act for renowned pianist Holly Bowling at the Tower Theatre on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. Tickets are available at www.towertheatre.org/event/holly-bowling-with-paula-dreyer Dreyer, known for her emotionally evocative and cinematic piano works, will present a program of beautiful original compositions and intricate covers, reminiscent of the candlelit tour […]

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Gift from Local Business Leader Supports New Accountancy Degree at OSU-Cascades

The $50,000 gift was made through the OSU Foundation by Lance Brant

A gift to Oregon State Universityโ€“Cascades will establish a fund to enhance classroom learning and hands-on experiences for students in the newly launched accountancy degree program. The $50,000 gift was made through the OSU Foundation by Lance Brant, an alumnus of OSUโ€™s College of Business, and founder and co-managing partner of Capstone Accounting and Tax […]

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Maragas Winery Will Host Two Wine Events for NeighborImpact

For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the food bank

Maragas Winery will be hosting two wine events this November that will benefit Theย NeighborImpactย food bank. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to the food bank. In light of national budget cuts and the current absence of SNAP benefits, the Central Oregon food bank is our choice for this holiday giving. The first event […]

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Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon Launches PetsForward

It’s a new nonprofit expanding access to advanced veterinary care

What began as a local act of compassion has grown into a powerful mission to change the future of animal healthcare. PetsForward, an advanced veterinary healthcare fund and nonprofit organization, is proud to announce its official launch, an expansion of the beloved VRCCO Care Fund, which has already touched hundreds of lives in Central Oregon. When the Veterinary […]

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The Peaks 360 Commits an Additional $25,000 to NeighborImpactย 

The contribution was made amid the government shutdown

The team at The Peaks 360 rural residential community announced an immediate $25,000 donation to NeighborImpact, a Central Oregon-based nonprofit organizationย serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties and Warm Springs. This donation is in direct response to the food insecurity emergency faced by many Central Oregon residents due to the ongoing government shutdown, as well as […]

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Local Support Spurs Success at Rimrock Trails’ Bowties & Boots Fundraising Event

Rimrock Trails Treatment Services is proud to announce that its fourth annual A Night to Remember: Bowties & Boots fundraiser, presented by Jeff Larkin Realty, raised more than $110,000 to support essential behavioral health services for individuals and families across Central Oregon. Held on a lovely October evening at the Brasada Ranch Event Barn, the […]

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Oregon Rallies for Sustainable Commute

Participants logged nearly 4,000 trips in statewide “Get There Challenge”

Commute Options announces the results from its region’s participation in the annual Get There Challenge, a two-week statewide event encouraging Oregonians to choose alternative transportation modes over driving alone. Out of 969 total participants statewide, 272 came from the Commute Options service area in Central and Eastern Oregon, logging an incredible 3,905 non-drive-alone trips during the challenge period. The […]

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St. Charles Reaches Agreement to Remain In-Network with PacificSource

The agreement is for commercial and Medicare Advantage plans

St. Charles Health System is announcing an agreement with PacificSource, allowing thousands of patients on both the commercial and Medicare Advantage plans to remain in-network for St. Charles hospitals and clinics.ย  โ€œWe are grateful we were able to come to an agreement with PacificSource to maintain in-network coverage for thousands of local residents, who we […]

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Redmond McDonaldโ€™s Gives Over 200 Free Meals to Veterans, Active Duty Members, and First Responders During Community Grand Opening Celebration

Local McDonaldโ€™s Owner Operator Mason Rodby also gave $2,500 to both Central Oregon Veterans Ranch and Family Access Network during ribbon cutting ceremony

Local McDonaldโ€™s Owner Operator Mason Rodby welcomed the city of Redmond to its newest location at 625 NW Oak Tree Ln in the north end. In honor of Veterans Day, the Grand Opening gave over 200 free meals to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders. โ€œI am passionate about serving this community and I […]

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Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg to Retire

He’s leaving after more than 16 years of leadership

Deschutes Public Library Director Todd Dunkelberg announced his plans to retire from his position effective September 2026, concluding a 16-year tenure as director and 26 years with the library system. Dunkelberg made the announcement to the library board during their November 12 meeting, and followed up with a message to library staff the morning of […]

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