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Central Oregon Mastersingers will present its fall concert, Through the Valley, featuring the debut of The Understory, the organization’s new chamber ensemble. Performances will take place Saturday, October 17, at 4 p.m. at Sunriver Christian Fellowship in Sunriver and Sunday, October 18, at 4 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend. Through the Valley takes […]

Many Oregonians want to know how to protect the wild animals who live near them. Here’s a unique opportunity the whole family can participate in. Registration is under way for the 2026 Oregon Roadside Wildlife Count. People can register HERE to participate at: https://environmentamerica.org/oregon/center/events/2026-roadside-wildlife-count/.  From October 17-25, Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center, our national […]

The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series, a program of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation, welcomes Mark R. Pitzer, Ph.D., co-director of neuroscience at the University of Portland’s department of behavioral sciences, for a presentation titled “Seeing the Big Picture: How the Brain Manipulates Our Visual World,” at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at […]

The new school year is well underway, and CLP is excited for the start of competition season, beginning with a “Mini-Mock” Mock Trial competition on October 31st hosted at the University of Portland! Fall is full of opportunities for educators, students, and community members. Read on to learn more about how to register for the […]

EXIT Realty Bend is pleased to announce that Alex Bava and Michael Dickey have joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals. EXIT Realty Bend, located at 501 SW Hill Street, Bend, Ore. is a proud member of EXIT Realty Pacific West’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the […]

On Friday, October 23, Makin’ it Local is putting a slightly irreverent twist on the traditional Fourth Friday Art Walk with Fourth Friday Canned Wine Night, benefiting the Feed Sisters 2026 Food Drive. From 4 to 6 p.m., community members are invited to bring grocery bags overflowing with quality, nonperishable food to Makin’ it Local, 281 W. […]

With the support of its members, staff and the community, Mid Oregon Credit Union collected several generous bins of school supplies for local students during its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser benefiting Family Access Network. During August, Mid Oregon collected school supplies and cash donations at each of their eight branches across Central Oregon. Every donation […]

Whether you’re just curious about what’s possible or ready to build, the What’s Brewing ADU Fair brings the people, expertise and resources you need together in one place.  Start with a quick look at the latest housing updates in Bend and Central Oregon before turning the conversation to ADUs—what’s changing, what homeowners should know, and […]

Powder House, one of Central Oregon’s premier ski and snowboard specialty retailers, is proud to celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special customer appreciation event on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For five decades, Powder House has helped generations of skiers, snowboarders, Nordic enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers find the right gear and expert […]

Commute Options and its statewide partners are launching the annual Get There Challenge, a two-week statewide competition designed to promote greener, more active, and more affordable transportation choices across Oregon. Running from October 1 to October 14, the initiative encourages residents to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to ease traffic congestion, improve air quality, and save […]