Bethlehem Inn announced today that its Board of Directors has elected two new board members: Erika McCalpine and Scott Nelson. The Board of Directors is led by Rev. Dr. Steven Koski (Lead Pastor at First Presbyterian Church) as President, Kevin Link (Dir. of Preconstruction at SunWest Builders) as Secretary and Vice-President and Melissa Williams (Exec. […]
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BPR Foundation hosts Pavilion-Palooza event on Sept. 8
To mark the end of summer, the Bend Park & Recreation Foundation invites community members of all ages to Pavilion-Palooza, a live music and roller-skating event at The Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The first-ever Pavilion-Palooza promises to be a fun afternoon with live music from Jeshua Marshall and […]
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Bendable Therapy Receives $50,000 Sponsorship from Dr. Bronner’s to Expand Access to Psilocybin Therapy
Bendable Therapy, a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, effective, and affordable psychedelic-based therapies for serious mental health concerns, is thrilled to announce a generous $50,000 sponsorship from Dr. Bronner’s, the renowned family-owned maker of natural soaps and body care products. Bendable helps clients access legal psilocybin services in Oregon within a holistic care model […]
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Partners In Care Invites Community to 45th Anniversary Celebration
Partners In Care is hosting a community celebration September 5 to recognize its 45 years of service as Central Oregon’s leading and oldest nonprofit hospice, home health, and palliative care provider. The anniversary party, “Throwing it back to 1979,” celebrates 45 years of hospice care as an organization, as well as 20 years of the […]
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Heaven Can Wait celebrates 25 years of raising funds for breast cancer
Community members are invited to take part in the 25th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K fundraiser to support breast cancer in Central Oregon. Registration is open now for the event set Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at Redmond High School. Over the years, this family-friendly walk/run has raised hundreds of thousands for Sara’s Project, […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Awarded $285,000 Grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that they have been awarded a generous $285,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation. This substantial funding will enable the organization to provide crucial mentorship and support to over 225 children each year for the next […]
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Heart of Oregon Corps Hosts Successful Job Fair, Connecting Local Youth to Local Employers
Heart of Oregon Corps, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth and young adults in Central Oregon, proudly announces the successful completion of its annual Job Fair, held on Thursday August 15th. The event brought together Heart of Oregon participants and local businesses, creating a vibrant space for connections and opportunities. Held […]
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Central Oregon Latino Fest brings cultural pride and family fun to Madras
Pulsating music, swirling dancers, and the aroma of savory food will fill Sahalee Park in Madras on Sept. 14, when the Latino Community Association opens Central Oregon Latino Fest 2024. Since its beginning in 2018, the free festival has grown into the largest celebration of Latin American cultures in Central Oregon. At 10 am, a […]
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Market of Choice Expands Private Release Wine Collection with Willamette Valley AVA-Focused Line
Independent, family-owned grocer Market of Choice is expanding its selection of exclusive private release wines with Place, a love letter to Oregon’s AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). The new line rolls out in stores this summer, joining the retailer’s CommUnity Cellars, Intersect, and Bubbles Project private release brands on store shelves. As its name reflects, Place […]
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CASA of Central Oregon Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Trainings Starting in September
CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen a 22% increase in the […]
