National fashion retailer Madewell is expanding into Central Oregon with a new storefront set to open in Bend’s Old Mill District early next year. Madewell will take over 4,554 square feet in the heart of the district between Sisters Coffee Co. and Warby Parker, offering a full line of men’s and women’s clothing, including its signature denim, wardrobe staples […]
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Outback Expansion Plan Community Meeting
The City of Bend is hosting a Community Meeting about the future of the “Outback” site from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27, at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street. Staff will give a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m. Outback is home to the City’s surface water filtration facility, wells, reservoirs, and other […]
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50th Anniversary of Hells Canyon
The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Hells Canyon Recreation Area are the featured subjects of a new ArcGIS Story Map released today by the Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read. The story map is a complimentary publication to the color feature inside the print version of the 2025-2026 Oregon Blue Book, released earlier this year. Hells […]
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Help fill the Field Trip Fund for visits to Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory
Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory is thrilled to share that 100% of your donation will fund scholarships for local kids this school year AND a generous donor is going to match your donation with a gift to our Education Endowment! Schools can’t afford to send kids on field trips like they used to – field trip funds are […]
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Welcoming Week 2025
The City of Bend and St. Charles Health Systems are thrilled to announce the eighth annual celebration of Welcoming Week in Bend, from September 12-21. The City of Bend proudly supports Welcoming Week alongside numerous community partners in the shared commitment to foster a welcoming environment for all in Bend. This year’s national theme, “Stories […]
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Tickets on Sale for 28th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 28th Annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake fundraiser, happening Friday, October 3, 2025, at the stunning Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. This beloved annual event combines a night of laughter, great company, and community spirit […]
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Endless Summer Nights Fundraiser
Endless Summer Nights is a lively fundraiser, bringing together community members for an afternoon of family-friendly fun. Enjoy a competitive corporate cycle pub race, outdoor activities for all ages, local food and brews, bingo, and more, all while raising funds to empower local youth through job training and education. This is the ultimate family-friendly fundraiser […]
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Repair Cafe Summer Series
The Environmental Center’s Rethink Waste Project coordinates with an amazing group of volunteer fixers to host Repair Cafés every few months. The goal of these events is to extend the life of our stuff through repair, and build community while we’re at it. You can bring things like jewelry, small appliances and electronics, outdoor gear, […]
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2nd Birthday & 300th Adoption Press Release
Playful Paws Cat Café, Bend’s favorite place to relax with rescue cats, is thrilled to celebrate two paws-itively exciting milestones: its 300th successful cat adoption and its 2nd birthday! Since opening its doors in August 2023, Playful Paws Cat Café has become a cherished Bend staple, offering guests a one-of-a-kind space to relax, recharge, and […]
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Volunteer with ONDA
To improve habitat resiliency and ecosystem health, ONDA offers volunteer opportunities across the high desert. Options include hosted group stewardship trips and independent stewardship projects in beautiful and iconic central and eastern Oregon locations. We encourage people of all abilities and backgrounds to participate. New trips and projects are announced twice per year, with opportunities […]