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Waste reduction is a county wide effort, and with our current landfill nearing capacity, everyone has a role to play to help extend its life by preventing waste. With support from the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste, The Environmental Center is awarding funds to school projects aimed at preventing and reducing waste in schools. […]

Ryan GosWING, a pallid bat from Oregon, just swooped in and claimed the Bat Beauty Contest crown! This is the fourth year in a row that an Oregon contestant has won the contest put on by the Bureau of Land Management. “Thank you to everyone across Oregon and Washington who came out to support Ryan […]

On December 9, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer will ROCK THE HOLIDAYS with original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. The Northwest’s top Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer and his virtuosic band present a one-of-a-kind inspirational holiday multimedia concert that will get you in the Christmas spirit! ROCK THE HOLIDAYSwith […]

Central Oregon Collective is inviting community members, businesses, trades professionals, volunteers and donors to partner in a Housing Repair & Safety Initiative aimed at preserving safe, comfortable, and accessible homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Central Oregon. For more than 40 years, Central Oregon Collective has provided support and housing services […]

ClearPath Healthcare, formerly known as Hospice of Redmond, announced Sunday that evening tickets are on sale for the 43rd annual Festival of Trees. Central Oregon’s longtime holiday tradition and the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year was also named Best Nonprofit Event in Redmond in the 2026 Best of Central Oregon awards. ClearPath Healthcare was […]

Members of 100+ Women Who Care Central Oregon have collectively donated $20,500 to the BEAM Program, helping neurodivergent learners build confidence, develop self-regulation skills and rediscover the joy of learning. BEAM will also receive an additional $500 anonymous donation through the Oregon Community Foundation, bringing the total contribution to $21,000. “BEAM allows children to find a place where they […]

After four months of waiting, Furnish Hope’s building permits are officially approved, clearing the way for renovation work to begin shortly at its future home at 355 NE 2nd Street in Bend. With a move anticipated in three to four months, the organization is closer than ever to opening a permanent space where Central Oregon […]

A little warmth can go a long way during the winter months. That’s why Windermere Real Estate is once again inviting community members to help their neighbors through its annual Share the Warmth donation drive. From Monday, November 2, through Friday, December 18, the Windermere office in Bend will collect coats, hats, waterproof gloves and […]

Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) welcomes Kiley Kahler as its new Development Manager beginning in November. Kahler brings a background in pediatric healthcare fundraising and event management, with experience building donor relationships, engaging sponsors, and creating events that connect communities to a shared cause. Her arrival comes at a critical time for nonprofits. Many are navigating […]

Who says Sundays can’t have a little sparkle? This holiday season, Makin’ it Local is bringing a little extra cheer to Downtown Sisters with Holiday Mimosa Sundays, four festive Sundays featuring Seriously Great Art, complimentary mimosas, delicious scones, gingerbread cookies, and a few surprises along the way. The festivities begin Sunday, November 29, and continue December […]