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Do you have land that could be growing food, supporting livestock, or helping a local farmer build a business? High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) and Friends of Family Farmers (FoFF) are inviting Central Oregon landowners to discover how they can put their property to work for local agriculture. On Wednesday, November 18 from 4:30-7:00 PM, […]

The Bend FFA chapter of Bend, OR, has been recognized in 2026 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking. Truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Less than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking from the National FFA Organization.  The National Chapter Award Program recognizes outstanding […]

SELCO Community Credit Union invites Oregonians to vote for their favorite classroom makeover projects from nine finalists competing for up to $45,000 in total funding. The online public vote will determine three winners of SELCO’s Regional Classroom Makeover program, with one educator selected from each of three regions: Central and Eastern Oregon, Northwestern Oregon, and Southwestern Oregon. […]

There’s something special about Sisters. Mountain views, friendly faces, local businesses, and the feeling of being part of a close-knit community make it a wonderful place to call home. Just a short walk from downtown, The Lodge Retirement Community offers that same sense of belonging, with beautiful surroundings, comfortable residences, and inviting places to gather […]

The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, a program of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation, will present “The Energy Security Dilemma: Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy in a Time of War and Climate Change” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9, in Wille Hall on the Bend campus. Presented with sliding-scale pricing, $0-$10. Visit cocc.edu/foundation/cls to reserve […]

An extraordinary show of community generosity at Kendall’s Catwalk for a cause on October 24th, 2026, resulted in a total of $356,000 for Hope in our community, including more than $100,000 raised to support Silver Rail Elementary following the recent tragedy. During the event, guests exceeded the $50,000 fundraising goal during a paddle raise, contributing […]

Central Oregon Community College is holding a groundbreaking ceremony at the Redmond campus for its transformative manufacturing center expansion and remodel from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. College President Greg Pereira, college staff, students and local industry partners will gather to commemorate the occasion — a new chapter for COCC’s Redmond campus and for […]

The Forest Service, including the Deschutes National Forest, is hiring temporary seasonal positions for the 2027 fire season. Positions open for application on USAJobs.gov on October 30, and close November 12, 2026. Jobs include handcrew and engine crew members, smokejumpers, fire lookouts and dispatchers.  Positions available on the Deschutes National Forest:  Announcement Number Position Series / Grade […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 18 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The next community […]

Pedego Electric Bikes Bend and Let It Ride Tours & Rentals are offering people affected by the Silver Rail shooting a free day of electric bike rentals through December 31, 2026, giving them a chance to get outside and enjoy time on an e-bike however they choose. To reserve, visit Let It Ride’s e-bike rental page and enter […]