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Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is proud to announce two significant milestones for its Accessible Trails Project. STA has been named a recipient of the Visit Central Oregon (VCO) Central Oregon Future Fund — a competitive grant program that supports tourism-related projects benefiting both residents and visitors across the region. Additionally, STA has been accepted into […]

As artificial intelligence, online information, and digital media continue to reshape how people access knowledge, what role should public libraries play in helping communities navigate an increasingly complex information landscape?  City Club of Central Oregon will examine that question at its upcoming forum, “Beyond Books: The Purpose and Role of Libraries in a Digital Age,” on Thursday, June […]

Bend Park & Recreation District’s annual wellness fair has a new name and a new location – The “Live Well, Age Well” Expo is Tuesday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way.   The public is invited to attend a free, fun-filled event focused on one’s health […]

Families across Central Oregon still have time to secure a spot: Cascades Academy’s week-long summer camps have capacity available across multiple programs, and financial aid is still available so cost isn’t a barrier to participation. Whether a child loves soccer, theater, photography, robotics, wildlife science, or outdoor adventure, there’s a camp with room for them this summer. Families can register for Camp CREATE (K-9th graders, 9 AM – […]

Pacific Catalyst has graciously donated a once-in-a-lifetime boutique cruise valued at $13,500 to be raffled off by Heart of Oregon Corps. Tickets are available for $100 a piece, and all proceeds will support Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus. Campus Wonder Raffle tickets are available for purchase online until 5 p.m. on July 15, […]

Summer is in full swing at the High Desert Museum, with daily wildlife encounters, immersive exhibitions, living history experiences and special events continuing through Labor Day. Signature programs include the popular Raptors of the Desert Sky flight demonstration, along with daily talks, historic demonstrations and family-friendly evening events. Museum membership provides added value all season […]

As graduates across Central Oregon celebrate their accomplishments this month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is encouraging community members to reflect on the adults who help shape their journey and consider becoming that person for a child today. Through its June recruitment campaign, Big Futures Start […]

St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will host a reunion for current and former patients and their families alongside caregivers Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Charles Bend. The event will include games, crafts, face painting, bouncy house, snacks and more. Superhero costumes are encouraged.  “Our NICU reunion is a special […]

Commute Options is kicking off the summer season by expanding its partnership with the Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater to launch the “Summer Commute Challenge.” Running from June 1 through September 30.  This year’s challenge expands on past initiatives to cover the entire summer, rewarding residents, visitors, and employees who choose sustainable transportation […]

Mid Oregon Credit Union’s Spring 2026 fundraiser benefits SMART Reading™ in Central Oregon schools. Mid Oregon members and the community raised $3,108 this year. One hundred percent of the funds stay in the community where they are collected and are used to support the SMART Reading programs in those local schools.  “Since 2024, our Mid […]