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Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this milestone, the Deschutes County Elections Office is hosting an “I Voted” sticker contest for the 2026 elections. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to design a sticker that celebrates our right to vote. Winning designs […]

As temperatures drop, Windermere Real Estate brokers are once again coming together to help keep their neighbors warm by providing essential winter items for those in need. As part of the annual Share the Warmth campaign, the Windermere office in Bend will be collecting donations from Monday, November 3, through Friday, December 19, to benefit Bethlehem Inn and Central […]

Don’t miss the after-hours celebration as we reveal the next A Novel Idea community book club selection. On Saturday, December 6, readers and community members gather to get the first look at the 2026 A Novel Idea pick (one for adults and teens, and one for young readers). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library, […]

The Oregon Construction Contractors Board is investigating 68 potential violations after investigators visited 429 job sites looking for unlicensed contractors. This effort, which took place between October 13-24, was a part of a joint effort taking place over many states, coordinated by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies). State licensing agencies associated with […]

Everyone’s favorite “Toasted” sub shop says “forget National Sandwich Day, and instead, party with us for the Chebasphere’s own original holiday: the second annual Nugsgiving 😎with free food, good vibes, and zero gimmicks.”  On Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:20–10:00 p.m., homies can roll up to any participating Cheba Hut nationwide and snag one free 4” Nug-sized sub or an order of Pretzel 🥨 Nugs […]

The High Desert Museum will be honoring Veterans Day all day long with free admission for veterans, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11. Experience the inspiring artwork of Joe Feddersen, explore the world beneath our feet in Soil Alive! and discover the aftermath of wildfire in Hollow and Still. Active-duty service members and up to […]

How does proximity to nature in cities and towns impact people’s health? Inequities in access to nature and how do we avoid creating future inequities? Strategies for building homes within healthy, green communities? These are some of the questions to be explored at Urban Green Space: A Human Health Necessity, a public forum on Thursday, November […]

As respiratory virus season arrives in Central Oregon, providers from local health care organizations are joining together to share an important message about vaccination. Six health care organizations are releasing a joint video message to emphasize the importance of vaccines and to reassure the community that providers are ready to answer any questions.  “Our message is simple: […]

To help provide food for local families in need, Market of Choice is teaming up with its customers to help tackle food insecurity across Oregon. With the need greater than ever this season, Market of Choice has donated $60,000 to food banks statewide this month, and is encouraging customers to make a difference by giving cash donations […]

Every month of the year, hundreds of Family Kitchen volunteers come into a small soup kitchen in Bend to – wash dishes and cook meals for strangers, FOR FREE. They don’t get paid, and they don’t always get thanked, yet they keep showing up, week after week, through freezing temperatures and smokey skies to help […]