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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Small-Mid Agency of the Year award at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America National Conference, held last week in Dallas, Texas. This prestigious award recognizes one agency (out of […]

The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will donate a home to Army Sergeant Christopher Chatwin on Saturday, June 29, 2024. SGT Chatwin was severely injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The event will be held at 20920 SW Gift Road, Bend, OR at 10 a.m. (Check-in at 9:30 a.m.) The public […]

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 20, the High Desert Museum will unveil its annual Art in the West exhibition and silent auction featuring a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary artworks. This year’s exhibition boasts 113 pieces crafted by acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and more, hailing from all corners of the country. Each work […]

Individuals have been gathering around the fire for millennia – cooking, eating, sharing stories and simply enjoying the company of friends and family. The launch of a new Bend, Oregon-based brand, Patiofyre, blends this old world tradition with modern design and technology to elevate the art of gathering and transform outdoor spaces. Patiofyre’s first product, […]

It’s time to secure your seats! Tickets are now available for the High Desert Museum’s annual fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous. Returning for its 35th year on Saturday, August 24, Rendezvous promises an evening of celebration in support of the Museum’s dynamic programs, exhibitions and wildlife. “Rendezvous proves to be a highlight of the summer season […]

This past weekend marked the inaugural flight for a new partnership between the Angeles Wound Care Institute (AWCI), a division of Bend Plastic Surgery, and Angel Flight West, a 501c3 nonprofit that provides free medical transport to people in need. A volunteer pilot with Angel Flight West flew Dr. Adam Angeles, owner and founder of […]

The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) will display the design renderings of the proposed concepts for work of art for the two-story lobby and third-floor lobby and terrace in the City of Bend’s upcoming Headquarters Building on the Public Works Campus. The concept designs from two artists will be […]

High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA), a regional nonprofit serving Central Oregon, is delighted to announce a series of exciting taste testing events as part of its regional marketing campaign, “Get a Taste of This Place.” HDFFA will hold these events at farmers markets across Central Oregon to promote consumer awareness of the exceptional […]

Oregon State University-Cascades hosted its 23rd commencement today, honoring 355 graduates of the class of 2024. More than 270 students participated in the ceremony, receiving bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. OSU Provost Edward Feser led the ceremony processional with OSU-Cascades Chancellor and Dean Sherm Bloomer. The ceremony took place on the Oval Green at OSU-Cascades. […]

On Tuesday, June 4, the Deschutes County Public Health Advisory Board (PHAB) recognized the winners of the 2024 Health Heroes Awards at Pioneer Park, 1565 NW Wall St., Bend. The awards are given to individuals and organizations who demonstrate excellence in promoting and protecting public and behavioral health in Deschutes County. This year’s Individual Award […]