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The Bend FFA chapter of Bend, OR, has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization. The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from across the country that actively implementthe mission […]

Around The Bend Farms (ATBF), a local nonprofit dedicated to improving food security and community health, announces a major fundraising event at the popular Bend restaurant, Spork, on Sunday, November 16th, at 4:00 PM.  This special event aims to raise vital funds for two of ATBF’s key initiatives: The Around The Bend Gardensprogram and the impactful Farm-to-Warm Springs project. Supporting […]

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet’s international ensemble will grace stages across the country this holiday season, including Tower Theatre on 11/18/2025. The 33rd annual North American tour showcases a fusion of talent from esteemed ballet capitals worldwide, converging on one stage to spread the overarching message of the holidays – peace. In Bend, ticket sales will […]

The Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD) is warning Oregonians of a phishing scam that is targeting people who are awaiting approval for a project from their local building or planning department. In this scam, someone claiming to be from the local building or planning department emails a person to get them to wire money. The […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host Portland author Eli Boschetto, who will share stories about hiking through and choosing the 100 trails that are collected in his new book, “100 Classic Hikes: Oregon”. The event takes place at Roundabout Books on Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm. The varied landscapes of Oregon are a year-round hiker’s […]

Members of the Bend area community will now have another option for great haircuts at a convenient place and time with the opening of a new Great Clips salon on Saturday, November 8. The all-new salon will be the second in Bend with the address of 20789 NW Henry Ave., Suite 150 and it will […]

Bend just can’t get enough of City Home. The Portland-based retailer known for its eclectic vintage-inspired home furnishings, decor, and accessories is set to open a seasonal pop-up location in the Old Mill District between lululemon and Will Leather Goods. The approximately 900-square-foot space will sit less than 25 yards away from City Home’s 4,400-square-foot […]

On Friday, November 7 at 6PM, Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe is hosting Oregon-based investigative journalist, author and podcast host Leah Sottile for a conversation about her new book, Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets, and the Fever Dream of the American New Age. Eventbrite info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-conversation-featuring-leah-sottile-tickets-1761419536249 Why this matters to Oregon: Sottile has deep Oregon roots […]

Central Oregon Community College is holding its 26th annual Turkey Trot fun-run scholarship fundraiser, a 5K run/walk, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Bend campus’s track, preceded by the 4th annual Toddler Trot. “Race days at COCC are a blast and last year we had over 200 trotters come out for this […]

Johnson Brothers Appliances, Central Oregon’s premier appliance dealership, is proud to celebrate its 75th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 6th — a milestone celebration honoring three generations of family leadership, the vibrant Bend community, and the legacy of local businesses that have helped shape Central Oregon’s growth. Founded in 1950 by Vernon Johnson, Johnson Brothers Appliances has become […]