Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort’s Woodlands Course on June 2 for the 16th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing. Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at […]
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The Center Foundation Presents ‘Train Your Brain’ Program
Initiative aimed at third graders in attempt to reduce head injuries
The Center Foundation is proud to present the Train Your Brain program to third grade classes across Central Oregon. Prompted by an alarming increase of preventable head injuries among youth, this injury prevention program educates more than 2,000 elementary school students in Central Oregon about brain injury prevention and the importance of helmet safety. Train […]
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Quarterly News from Diversability, Inc.
Busy times continue for Central Oregon nonprofit
We Moved! You can find our new office off of Hawthorne, in the Sunlight Solar building. This is the largest office we’ve had, and it gives us a great opportunity to be surrounded by other nonprofits! We’re Hiring We’re hiring DSPs! Benefits include $2,500 in bonuses during first year, paid holidays and more. To apply, […]
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2024 Legislative Session Wraps Up Early
The legislative process splintered the comprehensive bill and drastically reduced the proposed $500M investment intended to kick-start housing production
In stark contrast to the prior year, the 2024 Legislative Session was quick and efficient. Nearly 300 bills were introduced over the 32-day session of which a third crossed the finish line. As expected, the focus was housing production, Measure 110 reform and behavioral health access. The short session started with great promise for significant […]
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Workforce Housing Employer Selection Opens for Rooted at Simpson Community
RootedHomes seeks interested employers to provide preference to their local employees
In partnership with the Bend Chamber, RootedHomes is excited to announce its second workforce housing employer selection is now open. Interested local employers who meet qualifications can apply to provide preference to their employees in RootedHomes’ upcoming housing lottery for its Rooted at Simpson community. Rooted at Simpson is located at 19755 Simpson Ave. in […]
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Deschutes River Montessori Turns 15, Celebrates in Big Ways
Open house is scheduled for Tuesday, April 30, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Fifteen years ago, Deschutes River Montessori School (DRMS) opened its doors and began enriching young minds in Bend through the Montessori Method. This philosophy and approach to education offers self-directed, individualized learning for its students across all curriculum areas: math to language, geography to science, and art to music; as well as promoting autonomy through […]
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Balloons Over Bend set for July 26-28
Annual summer event takes flight for three days in late July: morning launches, Night Glow Festival and more
The skies over Bend, Oregon will be filled with color and excitement from July 26-28 as the annual ReMax Key Properties Balloons Over Bend takes flight. This three-day event will feature morning balloon launches that are free to attend and a paid night glow festival on Friday, July 26, that will be a spectacle not […]
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Thrive Central Oregon’s kicks off annual fundraiser, Spring for Thrive
We Are Home Film Festival features six short films showcasing how we find home and belonging in our world today
Join Thrive Central Oregon at the Tower Theater on Saturday, April 13, for the We Are Home Film Festival! This event kicks off the Spring for Thrive fundraiser- a week every year where Thrive raises funds to support those in our community with rental, deposit, and application fee assistance. Six short films will be screened […]
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Deschutes National Forest Selects Permanent Bend-Fort Rock District Ranger
Former firefighter is a 24-year veteran of the Forest Service
The Deschutes National Forest is pleased to announce the selection of Kevin Stock as the permanent Bend-Fort Rock District Ranger. “I’m excited to welcome Kevin Stock into his new District Ranger role,” said Deschutes National Forest Supervisor Holly Jewkes. “The District will benefit from his extensive natural resource management experience.” Stock is no stranger to […]
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Bend-Redmond Habitat seeks Volunteer Financial Coaches to work with Future Homeowners
Volunteer information sessions set for April 9, 10
Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is in search of Financial Coaches to work with future homeowners on their path toward homeownership. The purpose of the Partner Family Financial Coach is to support the Homeownership Services Department by coaching a Partner Family toward successful home purchase through monthly budget reviews, using a strengths-based and trauma-informed coaching model […]