Partners In Care is hosting a community celebration September 5 to recognize its 45 years of service as Central Oregon’s leading and oldest nonprofit hospice, home health, and palliative care provider. The anniversary party, “Throwing it back to 1979,” celebrates 45 years of hospice care as an organization, as well as 20 years of the […]
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Heaven Can Wait celebrates 25 years of raising funds for breast cancer
Community members are invited to take part in the 25th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K fundraiser to support breast cancer in Central Oregon. Registration is open now for the event set Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. at Redmond High School. Over the years, this family-friendly walk/run has raised hundreds of thousands for Sara’s Project, […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Awarded $285,000 Grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that they have been awarded a generous $285,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation. This substantial funding will enable the organization to provide crucial mentorship and support to over 225 children each year for the next […]
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Heart of Oregon Corps Hosts Successful Job Fair, Connecting Local Youth to Local Employers
Heart of Oregon Corps, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth and young adults in Central Oregon, proudly announces the successful completion of its annual Job Fair, held on Thursday August 15th. The event brought together Heart of Oregon participants and local businesses, creating a vibrant space for connections and opportunities. Held […]
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Central Oregon Latino Fest brings cultural pride and family fun to Madras
Pulsating music, swirling dancers, and the aroma of savory food will fill Sahalee Park in Madras on Sept. 14, when the Latino Community Association opens Central Oregon Latino Fest 2024. Since its beginning in 2018, the free festival has grown into the largest celebration of Latin American cultures in Central Oregon. At 10 am, a […]
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Market of Choice Expands Private Release Wine Collection with Willamette Valley AVA-Focused Line
Independent, family-owned grocer Market of Choice is expanding its selection of exclusive private release wines with Place, a love letter to Oregon’s AVAs (American Viticultural Areas). The new line rolls out in stores this summer, joining the retailer’s CommUnity Cellars, Intersect, and Bubbles Project private release brands on store shelves. As its name reflects, Place […]
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CASA of Central Oregon Seeks Compassionate Volunteers for Trainings Starting in September
CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen a 22% increase in the […]
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North Drinkware Launches New Pacific Northwest Outdoor Cup Set
North Drinkware, the original mountain drinkware brand, is headed back to Kickstarter on September 10, 2024, to launch a new product category offering their latest creation: The Pacific Northwest Outdoor Cup Set. This new four-pack of 12 oz. unbreakable, BPA-free plastic cups is made from 50% recycled plastic and features accurate 3D data of the […]
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OHA announces new Chief Financial Officer
Rochelle Layton has been named the new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Sept. 3. As CFO and head of the Fiscal Operations Division, Layton will manage the agency’s work to create the OHA over $30 billion biennial budget, establish Medicaid rates for Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) and conduct audits of Medicaid […]
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Roundabout Books Hosts Authors Katie Steele and Tiffany Browne to Discuss Their New Book “The Price She Pays” with ESPN commentator Jessica Mendoza
Roundabout Books is pleased to host former D1 athlete and author Katie Steele and co-author Tiffany Browne to discuss their new book “The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women’s Sports—from the Schoolyard to the Stadium” with former Olympian and ESPN commentator Jessica Mendoza. The event will be held at the […]