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 The City Club of Central Oregon will host a public forum on Thursday, March 19, exploring upcoming changes to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners and what they could mean for upcoming elections. Titled “The Deschutes County Commission’s Next Chapter and Your Vote in 2026”, the program will provide a look at the expansion from […]

On March 5, 2026, the Redmond Police Department (RPD), in partnership with FIXBend, installed a public lost-pet microchip reader outside the front of the Redmond Police Department on the external east fence.  The lost-pet microchip reader is installed and ready to use as of March 5, 2026.  This device is free of charge for use by the public […]

The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 14th Annual Pup Crawl kicks off on Friday, March 6, at Cascade Lakes Brewing and The Abbey (Monkless Belgian Ales), and on Saturday, March 7 at Van Henion and Bridge 99 Brewery.  The Pup Crawl combines community, craft brews, and compassion, all to support the animals who need it […]

Skiers and snowboarders of all ages will come together on Sunday, March 8, at Mt. Bachelor for the Runs for Wishes Ski-A-Thon, creating hope with every run. The fundraiser is spearheaded by Make-A-Wish Oregon Wish Ambassador Holden and his family, with support from Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), with whom Holden trains as part […]

Burgerville, the Pacific Northwest’s premium fast-food chain known for its quality, locally sourced, and sustainably-focused menu, is turning 65! The company opened its first location in Vancouver on March 10, 1961, and has since expanded to more than 40 restaurants throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.  To celebrate 65 (Sixty-Thriving!), Burgerville invites the community to a store-wide, one-day-only birthday bash on Tuesday, March 10, complete with birthday décor, 1960s throwback music, special deals and swag including:   $1.65 Small Classic Fries $1.65 22oz Fountain […]

RootedHomes is proud to announce that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero homeownership community at 1699 W Antler Avenue in Redmond. The Antler Campus is the second RootedHomes community in Redmond. Recognizing the need for both affordable and mid-market housing in Central Oregon, RootedHomes developed this community for families earning […]

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Instead of focusing on distant events, the Museum asked what the legacy of independence meant for the High Desert. Beginning this spring, High Desert Museum invites the public to join 250 in the West, a new yearlong program exploring how some of America’s founding themes—public lands, citizenship, and identity—intersect with regional […]

Renowned Western author Rick Steber invites the public to celebrate the release of his latest book, Seventh Son – Nez Perce Lost Cause, 1877, with a special Book Launch Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rick Steber – MAKERS showroom, located at 131 NE 5th Street in downtown Prineville. This gathering will feature live […]

The community is invited to the debut of Follow the Beaten Path, a compelling environmental documentary that explores the delicate balance of non-motorized recreation and conservation in Central Oregon’s National Forests as more people are increasingly drawn to the great outdoors. More than just another environmental film, Follow the Beaten Path is a powerful call to action. Through […]

SFF Presents is thrilled to announce the first 19 artists scheduled to perform at the 29th annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 25-27, 2026, in the heart of Sisters, Oregon.  The initial lineup includes Tommy Emmanuel, Ozomatli, John Gork, Margo Cilker, Mason Via, Thunderstorm Artis, Cristina Vane, Toubab Krewe, Dean Johnson, Maya De Vitry, The […]