Deschutes County is reminding Bend-area residents that FireFree collection days start next weekend at the Knott Landfill. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week at 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend. The FireFree program helps residents get ready for wildfire season by clearing dry […]
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Redmond Real Estate in 2026
As the calendar flips to May, we are officially more than one-third of the way through 2026, making it a great time to take a look at what has happened so far in the Redmond real estate market. To better understand where the market stands, weโll compare this yearโs numbers to the previous two years […]
Hula Dance, Martial Arts Demos Help Highlight ANHPI Heritage Month at COCC
Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May with hula and Filipino traditional dancing, spoken word, martial arts demonstrations, a book discussion and cultural displays at all four campuses. Events are free and open to the public. A book group discussion of โDust Childโ by bestselling author Nguyแป n […]
High Desert Chamber Music & Cascade School of Music Offer Free Public Master Class with Renowned Cellist Peter Wiley
Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a Master Class presented by High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music on Saturday, May 16, 9:00am-11:30am in Heritage Hall at the First Presbyterian Church (230 NE 9th St, Bend) and is free and open to the public. This Master Class is made possible in part […]
Shevlin Park Fishing Pond Closed Temporarily May 11 to May 15
Bend Park and Recreation District is temporarily closing the Shevlin Park fishing pond adjacent to Aspen Hall May 11 to May 15. The fishing pond will be temporarily closed for a maintenance project to manually pull weeds and plant material that has been growing in the pond over many years. โThe pond was last dredged […]
Dudley’s Bookshop Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Location Friday May 15
Beloved local business Dudleyโs Bookshop is set to launch their second location in the Old Mill District on Friday, May 15th. The new location will open just in time for attendees of Pole Pedal Paddle, and the commencement of concert season taking place just across the footbridge. Only yards off the Deschutes River Trail and […]
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Will Test Deschutes Alerts May 13
May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and the Deschutes County Sheriffโs Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a community-wide awareness campaign to help residents strengthen their readiness for fire season. A key part of the effort is a countywide test of Deschutes Alerts on Wednesday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m More than 70,000 residents are […]
New Young Adult Addiction Recovery Center Opens in Bend
During a time of uncertain funding, 4D Recovery continues to expand programming to help young people overcome addiction through long-term recovery. โThis center provides free long-term recovery support to any young person seeking a future free from addiction. This is a perfect example of how Measure 110 funds fund critical services,โ stated Tony Vezina, Executive […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Musical is May 16
Middle school, ugh. Itโs the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Heโll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Gregโs best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But itโs not going to be Gregโฆno way. Jeff Kinneyโs popular character takes center stage as Gregโs cartoon diary becomes […]
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Continues Keep Kids Safe Momentum with May Community Care Project
Following a powerful April recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is carrying forward the momentum of its annual Keep Kids Safe (KKS) Campaign into Mayโcontinuing to highlight the critical role community support plays in preventing child abuse and neglect across Central Oregon. KKS Campaign: Ongoing Impact MountainStarโs KKS Campaign serves as […]

