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Central Oregon Community College is holding its 26th annual Turkey Trot fun-run scholarship fundraiser, a 5K run/walk, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Bend campus’s track, preceded by the 4th annual Toddler Trot. “Race days at COCC are a blast and last year we had over 200 trotters come out for this […]

Johnson Brothers Appliances, Central Oregon’s premier appliance dealership, is proud to celebrate its 75th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, November 6th — a milestone celebration honoring three generations of family leadership, the vibrant Bend community, and the legacy of local businesses that have helped shape Central Oregon’s growth. Founded in 1950 by Vernon Johnson, Johnson Brothers Appliances has become […]

Think Wild, Central Oregon’s nonprofit wildlife hospital and conservation center, is thrilled to announce the return of the Get Wild Chili Cook-Off, a delicious, family-friendly fundraising event celebrating delicious food, community connections, and wildlife conservation. Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon […]

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for homeownership opportunities at Bear Creek Village, a new community located across from Bear Creek Elementary, in the heart of Midtown Bend. Bear Creek Village is Habitat’s newest neighborhood development in Bend, expanding access to affordable homeownership for Central Oregonians who are priced out of the market. The community […]

100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon has come together once again to make a difference—this time donating $16,550 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Oregon. This incredible contribution will directly support CASA’s mission to recruit, train, and empower volunteer advocates who stand up for children in foster care and the court system. “We […]

Bend just can’t get enough of City Home. The Portland-based retailer known for its eclectic vintage-inspired home furnishings, decor, and accessories is set to open a seasonal pop-up location in the Old Mill District between lululemon and Will Leather Goods. The approximately 900-square-foot space will sit less than 25 yards away from City Home’s 4,400-square-foot […]

Central Oregon Locavore, the region’s only nonprofit year-round farmers market, has launched its Annual Fall Membership Drive to support the marketplace, sustain small farms, strengthen local food education, and ensure real food remains accessible in Central Oregon. Running October 20–November 20, the campaign invites community members to “Protect the Food That Still Has Dirt On […]

The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our 42nd Annual Chili Feed and Raffle event, November 7-8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., a fundraiser to support year-round programs and exhibits. Admission to the museum is free during the event.  Featuring “Millie’s Chili” and assorted pie flavors for dessert, this annual fall fundraiser was started […]

Sisters, OR — A few weeks ago, a local senior went to pay for a new home for himself and his daughter. He’d been saving for years and finally had $150,000 for the down payment. He opened his email, clicked the link, and transferred the money to his Bend-based mortgage agency. Or so he thought. An […]

Bend’s creative retail landscape is about to get a little more nostalgic. Reverie State, the new scent-driven lifestyle brand built around the connection between scent, sound, and memory, is opening its first retail space inside Pac Nor Westy at the Box Factory. The grand opening event will take place Saturday, October 25, from 2 PM […]