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On Saturday, October 25, families are invited to join Tyler & Clarry’s Treasure Hunt Adventure, a free, interactive literary scavenger hunt that turns Downtown Redmond into a walkable world of imagination. Beginning at Herringbone Bookstore, adventurers will receive a treasure map guiding them through downtown businesses in partnership with Enjoy Downtown Redmond. Along the way, […]

Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is proud to host a USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Qualifier Event on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at its Bend youth centered facility. This sanctioned competition will bring youth climbers from across the Pacific Northwest together for an exciting day of climbing in the modified redpoint format. Key Details Community Events All […]

Pacific Power is introducing Cool Keeper, a demand response program that optimizes electricity use on summer days, helping customers stay comfortable while supporting a reliable and efficient energy grid.  Cool Keeper is a way for residential customers to benefit the environment and help keep electricity costs low during hot summer months. Through a simple device installed […]

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity hosted a joyful home dedication ceremony on October 9 to welcome nine families into their new homes at Daly Estates, and to honor a meaningful milestone: more than 250 local individuals and families have now achieved homeownership through the organization since its founding in 1989. Daly Estates features a mix of one- […]

 Just below our feet, there is a universe that is busy, active and alive. On Saturday, October 18, the High Desert Museum invites visitors of all ages to explore the interconnected, underground world of soil in the original exhibition, Soil Alive! Soil is made from minerals, air, water and decaying bits of organisms. But soil is […]

As the leaves pile up and Halloween decorations take center stage across town, it’s time to reflect on the summer that was in Bend real estate. It’s no secret that the real estate market has been in flux this year due to factors like high interest rates, larger inventories, and buyer uncertainties. With misinformation spreading […]

Quilters in Central Oregon are making a difference in childhood food insecurity by selling hundreds of beautifully crafted quilts. All proceeds from the quilt sale will go towards providing food for kids through the Bend Food Project and The Giving Plate. This year, the 4th annual event will take place on November 1 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central […]

Central Oregon Locavore, a year-round farmers market and 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to strengthening and supporting local food systems, is seeking community leaders to serve as volunteer officers on its Board of Directors. Two key roles are now open: Board President and Board Treasurer. The Board President works closely with the Executive Director and fellow board […]

Bethlehem Inn has launched its annual Harvest for Hope Food Drive to help stock pantries and prepare for the winter season. Both the Bend and Redmond locations are calling for urgent food donations to support the Inn’s Meal Program, which provides three daily meals for every participant seeking shelter through Bethlehem Inn. Requested items include […]

As the realities of climate change become increasingly evident across the High Desert, the City Club of Central Oregon invites the community to a solutions-focused forum, “The High Desert Goes Low Impact,” on Wednesday, October 16, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at the Central Oregon Community College in Bend. This timely conversation will feature local […]