The Source Staff

The acclaimed novelist, short story writer and memoirist Hannah Pittard will read from her work at Oregon State University–Cascades on Sept. 25 as part of the Distinguished Visiting Writer series. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall and will be followed by a […]

Deschutes County has earmarked $125,000 for fuel reduction grants aimed at helping local communities reduce wildfire risk. Residents can apply for grant funds beginning Sept. 1.  Since 2022, the County has allocated $425,000 in support of the Fall Fuel Reduction Grant program, which has funded 68 communities. Grants are intended to help communities with specific, […]

Heart of Oregon Corps is excited to announce the launch of its Food Heroes program in Jefferson County, a hands-on initiative that empowers local youth to address the growing issue of food insecurity.  Open to local young people ages 17–24, Food Heroes participants will serve as AmeriCorps members, earning a stipend while helping end hunger […]

NeighborImpact’s Child Care Resources is currently accepting applications for Baby Promise, a no-cost child care program for families with children ages six weeks to three years old. Baby Promise offers full-year, full-time child care through a network of licensed providers across Central Oregon. Baby Promise is more than free child care, it’s a comprehensive support program […]

Pavilion Palooza is back and even better – it’s FREE! Pavilion Palooza is a fun-filled afternoon with roller skating, skatepark features, music by DJ Teafly, drums and hula performance by Hokule’a of Central Oregon, art and sports activities and more. Hosted by the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation, the event is free thanks to Old […]

Family  Support Group Facilitator training – Sept. 11 & 12: Learn how to lead NAMI Family Support Groups for loved ones of mental health challenges. Sept 11 & 12, 2025. Zoom option available.  Family members provide a large part of the support that people with mental health challenges need. Often, they do it in isolation with […]

The Oregon Department of Revenue is encouraging Oregon taxpayers to participate in an anonymous IRS feedback survey on tax preparation and filing options, which will run through September 2, 2025. Oregon is one of 25 states that partnered with the IRS to provide a free option for taxpayers to file tax year 2024 returns electronically […]

Roundabout Books is pleased to host seven authors in a series of free online and in-person events, whose books have been selected for the Oregon Battle of the Books 2025-2026 annual reading motivational program for kids in 3rd – 12th grade across Oregon.  These events provide children with an opportunity to meet and connect with the authors […]