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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, kicks off The Big Draft, a community-wide recruitment campaign in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. This national effort aims to recruit volunteer mentors, “Bigs”, to support youth across Central Oregon who are waiting for […]

Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience Disney’s Newsies this May, a high-energy musical filled with unforgettable songs, dynamic choreography, and an inspiring, true story. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a determined group of young newsboys who rally together to stand up for what’s right. Featuring beloved songs like “Carrying the […]

Central Oregon Community College invites you to attend the 2026 State of the College Address, presented by COCC President Dr. Greg Pereira. This year’s address will highlight student success, workforce and community impact and the College’s continued vision as a first-choice destination for education and opportunity. Event Details:Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m. – Complimentary […]

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Bend Bike Fest. Hosted by Bend Endurance Academy, this massive community celebration of cycling takes place next weekend, Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. We’re calling all riders, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to join us for an unforgettable kickoff to the riding season. The highlight of the weekend […]

Trail runners from across the Pacific Northwest will gather in Central Oregon this summer for one of the region’s most scenic and challenging races, as the Haulin’ Aspen Trail Run returns on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Hosted by Bend Races, the event features a full marathon, half marathon, and 6.5-mile course (“Half As”), all set entirely on […]

“In Vitro,” a novel by first-time Bend author M.J. Kuhar, has recently made an appearance on the Amazon list of top 25 medical fiction books in the county. The day of its release in December, it was in the top 10 nationally of medical thrillers; it was number 23 in the last week of March […]

The Deschutes Trails Coalition, in partnership with several of their trail work partners in Central Oregon, are hosting a “Trails on Tap” event to garner interest from prospective volunteers and grow community awareness about what happens behind the scene to maintain the vast all-season trail network we boast in our region. The event will take place on Wednesday April […]

Long sunny summer days are ahead, and Heart of Oregon Corps’ Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC) program has summer jobs for young people! This is a great opportunity for youth ages 16-18-years-old to gain job skills and learn more about natural resources while improving public lands and reducing the threat of wildfires in our community.  Over 50 local youth will be selected for this competitive summer program and […]

Last weekend, six athletes from Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) climbing team traveled to the Multnomah Athletic Club (The MAC) to compete in the USA Climbing Bouldering Divisional Championships. Facing off against the top youth climbers from across Alaska, Washington and Oregon. BEA was represented by a talented roster across several age categories: ●Sam Press (Female […]