The Source Staff

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 […]

Think Wild, Central Oregon’s nonprofit wildlife hospital and conservation center, is thrilled to announce the return of the Get Wild Chili Cook-Off, a delicious, family-friendly fundraising event celebrating delicious food, community connections, and wildlife conservation. Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon […]

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear Creek Village, a new community located across from Bear Creek Elementary, in the heart of Midtown Bend. Bear Creek Village is Habitat’s newest neighborhood development in Bend, expanding access to affordable homeownership for Central Oregonians who are priced out of the market. The community […]

100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon has come together once again to make a difference—this time donating $16,550 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon. This incredible contribution will directly support CASA’s mission to recruit, train, and empower volunteer advocates who stand up for children in foster care and the court system. “We […]

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 […]

The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our 42nd Annual Chili Feed and Raffle event, November 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. Admission to the museum is free during the event.  Featuring “Millie’s Chili” and assorted pie flavors for dessert, this annual fall fundraiser was started […]

Sisters, OR — A few weeks ago, a local senior went to pay for a new home for himself and his daughter. He’d been saving for years and finally had $150,000 for the down payment. He opened his email, clicked the link, and transferred the money to his Bend-based mortgage agency. Or so he thought. An […]

Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new scent-driven lifestyle brand built around the connection between scent, sound, and memory, is opening its first retail space inside Pac Nor Westy at the Box Factory. The grand opening event will take place Saturday, October 25, from 2 PM […]

The witches are back for the 6th Annual Bend Witches Paddle, a whimsical and spooky tradition in support of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission to prevent child abuse and neglect in Central Oregon. The event will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 4:00–6:00 PM, launching from Riverbend Park. Participants are encouraged to don […]

UPDATE: The Franklin Avenue Improvements Project detour direction switch will now take place on Wednesday, Nov. 5 due to a delay with the contractor performing the job. Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, the one-way traffic on Franklin Avenue between Fourth Street and Eighth Street will switch directions (eastbound open, westbound closed) to complete the next phase of construction […]