The Source Staff

The High Desert Museum has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the gold standard for animal care and wellbeing worldwide. The Museum went before the AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission for final review on Sunday for accreditation in what has been a yearslong process. The Museum wildlife team cares for over 100 animals […]

Local independent pet retailer Mud Bay will match all customer pet food purchases on Neighborhood Pet Store Day, Saturday, September 27th, by donating an equal amount of pet food and supplies to animal welfare organizations in the community. “Shelters are stretched thin right now, and food is one of their biggest needs,” said Mud Bay […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is excited to bring back a favorite community tradition recognizing kids for making good choices. Deputies will again hand out Junior Safety Awards and Junior Deputy Awards in partnership with McDonald’s restaurants in Bend, Sisters, and La Pine. Sheriff Ty Rupert recalls how impactful this program was when he started […]

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO), a non-profit organization that delivers support to people living with Parkinson’s disease in the Pacific Northwest, will host its annual Sole Support for Parkinson’s Walk on September 27th at Riverbend Park in Bend.    The family-friendly event connects people whose lives are impacted by a Parkinson’s diagnosis together with a caring […]

Deschutes County is accepting statements of interest from individuals who want to serve on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee.  The Wolf Depredation Committee oversees grant funds awarded by the Oregon Department of Agriculture to Deschutes County for wolf depredation compensation and non-lethal preventive assistance. The seven-member committee makes recommendations to the Board […]

St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will host a reunion for current and former patients and their families alongside caregivers on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Charles Bend. This free family-friendly event will include interactive games, a bouncy house, face painting, AirLink tours, a visit from a fire truck and […]

The City of Bend will begin construction on Butler Market Road between Brinson Boulevard and Eighth Street. To minimize traffic disruptions, eastbound traffic on Butler Market Road will remain open throughout the construction period. Beginning Monday, September 22, westbound traffic will be closed from Brinson Boulevard to Eighth Street. Please allow extra time for travel […]

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and community! Join us on Sunday, September 28th at Silver Moon Brewing for a high-energy outdoor concert featuring the incredible rhythms of Son de Cuba – a Portland-based band blending Afro-Cuban salsa, timba, and Latin jazz. This celebration is more than a concert – it’s a call to […]

Central Oregon Partnerships for Youth (COPY), a program of the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, is offering a class to prepare volunteers to become mentors for children with an incarcerated parent. After initial training and background checks, volunteers are matched with a child that shares similar interests and commits to spending a few hours a week together […]