SCP Redmond Hotel’s Conquer the Canyon, will return in 2025 with new race categories and a continued commitment to supporting local. Taking place in the heart of Downtown Redmond, Conquer the Canyon invites runners of all abilities to challenge themselves and embrace the adventure of the canyon’s dynamic terrain. This year, we’re excited to introduce […]
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The Healy Foundation Donates $100,000 to Support Local Snowsport Programs
A memorable evening at the historic Tower Theatre brought together longtime community members, snowsport enthusiasts, and friends and family to honor the 100th birthday, enduring legacy, and visionary spirit of Mt. Bachelor founder Bill Healy. The evening was crafted to bring Healyโs story to life through photos, memorabilia, and the voices of those who knew him […]
Winter Walk Day February 5th, 2025
Winter Walk to School Day is happening on February 5th! Join us to celebrate Winter Walk to School day by walking, rolling or riding the bus to school. This is a great opportunity to shake up your winter routines and get outside before the school day. Check out our website to see how you can […]
Recreation needs survey coming to mailboxes soon
Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking to better understand residentsโ desires for organized recreation programs and services. A community wide survey will help the district to align recreation programs and services with the communityโs priorities. A statistically valid survey is being distributed to 5,000 household mailboxes beginning this weekend. Questions will be asked about […]
City of Redmond Invites Interested Artists to Apply for Art Around the Clock
The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) is seeking artists interested in showcasing their sculptures in the heart of Redmond as part of the eighth round of Art Around the Clock, a rotating outdoor public art gallery program. Interested artists and artists teams will want to review the Request for Proposals (RFP) available […]
Special Screening of No Place to Grow Old to Address Senior Homelessness Crisis
Central Oregon Villages and the Council on Aging of Central Oregon are proud to host a special screening of No Place to Grow Old, a compelling 44-minute documentary that sheds light on the escalating crisis of senior homelessness. The screening will take place on Wednesday, February 5th, from 6-8pm at Ray Hall on the OSU […]
Black History Month at COCC Highlighted by Afrobeats Dance, Dinner Celebration
Featuring an Afrobeats dance class, a screening of the 2023 film โOriginโ and an educational dinner celebration, Central Oregon Community Collegeโs (COCC) Black History Month commemoration kicks off on Feb. 8. All events are free and open to the public and registration is required; email mlegrand2@cocc.edu to reserve a spot for individual events. More details […]
Five St. Charles nurses earn DAISY distinction
Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a […]
St. Charles Health System Partners with Rimrock Trails Treatment Services in Supporting Programs Addressing Substance Use and Behavioral Health Challenges in Central Oregon
Rimrock Trails announced today that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System. Grant monies will be directed to the Rimrock Trailsโ Peer Support Specialist Program. Rimrock Trails is proud to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System, which will contribute to the Peer Support Specialist […]
Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston Announces Release of New Book, We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregonโs Outback
Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston announces the release of her latest book, We Could Die Doing This: Dispatches on Ageing from Oregonโs Outback, published by Source Media, Inc. In these lyrical short takes ranging from sacred to profane, sassy to compassionate, Waterston addresses everything from green burial to sex after seventy. A card-carrying member of […]

