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Portland State University’s Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2025 theme is “The Archaeology of Art and Craft.” The open-air event introduces the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way, while instilling a […]

Roundabout Books is pleased to host Alison Jean Cole, geology enthusiast and author of “A Rockhound’s Guide to Oregon & Washington”. She will share stories of her adventures rockhounding in the Pacific Northwest and the geologic history of our lands going back hundreds of millions of years. The event takes place on June 20 at […]

Oregon State University – Cascades will host Nimi:pu, also known as Nez Perce author Beth Piatote for an evening of storytelling and discussion on May 19. The event, titled “Indigenous Futures, Ancient Echoes: A Conversation in Story and Language,” will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray […]

With a record number of wildlife patients already admitted this spring, Think Wild is rallying community support through its 5th Annual Wildlife Baby Shower. The event will help raise critical funds and collect essential supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife during the busiest season of the year. This year’s Wildlife Baby Shower […]

Bend-La Pine Schools invites the community to see the preliminary design for the new Bend Senior High School Auditorium during an open house on Thursday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the school’s main gymnasium. Use the gym entrance to the left of the main entrance. Architectural renderings will be on display and […]

Oregon State University – Cascades will posthumously honor Mark Kralj, a former member of the OSU-Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board, during its 24th annual commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15. Emily Kralj, Kralj’s daughter, will accept the Distinguished Service Award on behalf of the Kralj family. Mark died on Oct. 1, 2024. The annual award […]

We are excited to announce that our 29th annual Deschutes River Cleanup will take place on Saturday, June 28th. You are invited to join us to help protect the river you love! River stewardship activities will be coordinated at six different sites on the Deschutes River. Volunteers are invited to help pull invasive weeds and […]

Sunriver Music Festival’s annual fundraising party, Raise the Baton is Saturday, June 21 at 5:00 PM in Bend at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Reserve your table today at sunrivermusic.org for a delicious night of music and dining. Hosted by Maestro Brett Mitchell, the event features performances by Central Oregon’s finest young musicians. […]

Hundreds of community members recently turned out to celebrate the Fourth Annual “Kiefer’s Magical Birthday Bash” at Wild Ride Brewing in Prineville and Redmond. This two-day, family-friendly event was hosted by Rimrock Trails in partnership with Wild Ride Brewing. Attendees danced to lively music, savored delicious food, participated in raffle drawings and auctions for special […]