The Source Staff

In a refreshing departure from the frenzy of Black Friday weekend, Sounds Fast, a trusted Bend business for over 20 years, has announced it will close its doors on Friday, November 28th and will remain closed for Black Friday weekend. The decision shows a deep commitment to fostering time for family, rest, and reflection—core values […]

From November 13 to 16, enjoy a “Help Hope Sparkle” Holiday Bazaar at Sisters Fire Department with an array of holiday gifts, crafts, and baked goods for a cause. Funds raised will benefit the nonprofit Help Hope Live in honor of Tracy Lynn Hendrickson, a Sisters resident facing overwhelming medical expenses.  Holiday Bazaar Details When: Thursday, November 13 through […]

 Today, the High Desert Museum announces the Schnitzer Prize of the West, an inaugural initiative launched in close partnership with Jordan D. Schnitzer and the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation. The new Prize—the first of its kind in the region—will award $50,000 annually to an individual or a small group of individuals whose work addresses environmental and conservation challenges […]

UUFCO invites you to our Annual Art Fair and Sale. Timed to include holiday shopping, there will be a variety of artists, media, and prices displayed throughout our contemporary, light-filled building. Bring family, friends, and neighbors: ALL are welcome!Payments for ART may be made via Venmo, cash/check, and Square. Art Fair & SaleSat. Nov 15 […]

Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this milestone, the Deschutes County Elections Office is hosting an “I Voted” sticker contest for the 2026 elections. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to design a sticker that celebrates our right to vote. Winning designs […]

As temperatures drop, Windermere Real Estate brokers are once again coming together to help keep their neighbors warm by providing essential winter items for those in need. As part of the annual Share the Warmth campaign, the Windermere office in Bend will be collecting donations from Monday, November 3, through Friday, December 19, to benefit Bethlehem Inn and Central […]

Don’t miss the after-hours celebration as we reveal the next A Novel Idea community book club selection. On Saturday, December 6, readers and community members gather to get the first look at the 2026 A Novel Idea pick (one for adults and teens, and one for young readers). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library, […]

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board is investigating 68 potential violations after investigators visited 429 job sites looking for unlicensed contractors. This effort, which took place between October 13-24, was a part of a joint effort taking place over many states, coordinated by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies). State licensing agencies associated with […]

Everyone’s favorite “Toasted” sub shop says “forget National Sandwich Day, and instead, party with us for the Chebasphere’s own original holiday: the second annual Nugsgiving 😎with free food, good vibes, and zero gimmicks.”  On Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:20–10:00 p.m., homies can roll up to any participating Cheba Hut nationwide and snag one free 4” Nug-sized sub or an order of Pretzel 🥨 Nugs […]