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Puffin Drinkwear, makers of personality-infused apparel for your drink to wear, announces that Julian Davis is being brought on as Vice President of Wholesale Sales starting immediately. Davis brings to Puffin Drinkwear extensive experience in sales and operations, account management and product marketing. With over 10 years of lead sales experience partnering with most major […]

Travel Oregon just launched an anonymous survey for residents of Oregon to give feedback about their experiences with travel and tourism across the state. All those who complete the survey by February 1 will be entered to win up to $1,000 in Amazon gift cards. The survey is designed to help improve tourism-related experiences for […]

Umpqua Bank has announced that its Warm Hearts Winter Drive successfully raised $365,000 this holiday season and received winter clothing donations from customers, associates, and members of the community to benefit those individuals and families who struggle with housing and access to other basic resources. “Our Warm Hearts Winter Drive is all about bringing people […]

Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone reports the I Like Pie Thanksgiving morning race raised $34,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. The 2023 I Like Pie event had an increase of 1,000 participants compared to 2022. 2,800 individuals of all ages and backgrounds participated in the untimed run/walk which ended with pie for […]

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications for a new home in Bend. Located near SE Wilson Ave & SE 15th St., the high-performance home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is available to middle-income households. This home is a unique opportunity for both Habitat and local buyers. The project received funding from the City […]

January is National Mentoring Month and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is participating. National Mentoring Month is an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about the value of mentoring, as well as encouraging individuals to become mentors and organizations to support mentoring programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a leading nonprofit […]

Central Oregon Community College will welcome the region’s leaders, employers, educators, organizational partners, and community members as President Laurie Chesley, Ph,D. shares the college’s current priorities, goals and key initiatives. Members of the public, as well as COCC students and employees, are warmly welcome to attend. The State of the College address will be held […]

The authors of a book of essays about people living with physical disability will be joined by a Paralympic medalist for a reading and discussion at Oregon State University – Cascades on Jan. 23. Lily Collison and Kara Buckley, the authors of “Pure Grit,” will be joined by Kelly Crowley, a medalist in both swimming […]

The national nonprofit organization, Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) will kick off the building of a specially adapted home for Army Sergeant Christopher Chatwin on Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Bend. SGT Chatwin was injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Community Kickoff event signifies the start of the build process and will introduce […]

Beaver Coach Sales, in collaboration with Lifestyle Wake and Midstate Power Sports, announces the upcoming Cabin Fever Expo, a premier showcase of luxury RVs, boats, and power sports equipment at the Deschutes County Expo Center, January 18-21, inside the First Interstate Bank Arena at the fairgrounds in Redmond, OR. Admission is free. Three of Central […]