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Feeling exhausted by the state of the world? Frustrated with politics? Overwhelmed by the lack of urgency around the climate crisis and social justice? We are too—and that’s exactly why we’re launching a Summer Advocacy Series! In partnership with Oregon Wild, Sierra Clue Oregon, and City of Bend, we are putting our brains together to […]

This August, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is calling on men across Central Oregon to step up and make a difference in a child’s life. With over 70 boys currently waiting for a Big Brother, Big Brothers Big Sisters has launched a bold campaign to […]

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is updating some visitor fees at select parks as part of a broader, proactive effort to build a more resilient financial future for Oregon State Parks. Starting Oct. 1, 2025, Oregon State Parks will no longer waive the parking fee at 21 additional day-use parks. The parking fee is […]

Get ready! Next week, Friends of the Children Central Oregon is opening up ticket sales for the Abundance Dinner & Auction on September 18, 2025 at the beautiful Friends Ranch. This unforgettable evening will feature a farm-to-table feast by Bowtie Catering and SweetLuv Bakery, inspiring stories from youth, a live auction packed with incredible experiences, and a first look […]

Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network (FAN), is excited to announce the kickoff of its annual Supplies 4 Schools fundraiser throughout the month of August. This initiative helps supply K-12 students across Central Oregon with the essential tools they need for a successful academic year. How to Donate: Beginning August 1, community members can […]

Starting this winter, health care providers from St. Charles will begin offering services to guests and employees of Mt. Bachelor at the clinic located in the ski patrol building near the West Village area. Providers from St. Charles Urgent Care clinics will staff the St. Charles Mountain Clinic Fridays through Sundays and during holidays. “We […]

Roundabout Books is pleased to host authors Jamie Lockwood and Liz Fletcher to run a workshop for adolescents on their new workbook “The Teen’s Guide to Emotions”. The workbook equips teens with the tools for navigating their emotions, making wise choices and maintaining healthy relationships. As teenagers ready themselves for the new school year, this […]

   Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene announced the addition of two new fledgling raptors to its ambassador team: a baby Snowy Owl and a baby Northern Hawk Owl. Despite their small stature, the two owls have big personalities. To celebrate the new ambassadors, Cascades Raptor Center is launching a baby shower campaign. Community members who […]

Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), passed by the Legislature in 2021, officially took effect on July 1, 2025. With this new change, residents can now recycle food and beverage cartons, pizza boxes and small scrap metal (less than 10 pounds) in their curbside carts. The RMA makes recycling simpler by creating one […]

Special Blend Gravel announces that in partnership with the  She Sends Foundation, will offer four scholarships to BIPOC women, women-identifying and non-binary cyclists to attend our Fall 2025 gravel cycling camp in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The deadline for submissions is August 10, 2025 and notifications to applicants will occur on August 15, 2025. The scholarship […]