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 Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) announces its June 2026 production of “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman. Performances run June 4–14, 2026, at Open Space Event Studios. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rabbit Hole is a deeply moving story about a family navigating unimaginable loss. With compassion, honesty, and moments […]

Lace up your sneakers and wear pink: IN OUR BACKYARD (IOB) invites Bend and all of Central Oregon to join the 3rd Annual Speak Up Pink Duck 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Athletic Club of Bend. This family-friendly, all-ages event raises awareness and funds to equip Central Oregon students […]

What:  The Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners™ will host its annual Spring Garden Fair on May 30 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. In addition to OSU Master Gardeners, there will be 13 other local companies selling their plants and products. There will also be garden demonstrations and information booths for […]

Portland State University’s Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, June 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2026 theme is “The Archaeology of Fire and Water.”  The open-air event introduces the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way, while instilling a […]

Clear Mourning, a Bend-based nonprofit, is bringing back Camp Courage this summer, and we want the community to know about it. Camp Courage 2026 is a free 3.5-day summer camp for children ages 5 to 12 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Camp runs June 22 through 25 at the Big Brothers […]

Dennis Lynn, a retiring senior instructor of human development and family sciences at Oregon State University – Cascades, will give the address at OSU-Cascades’ commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 14. “Beyond his teaching, Dennis has had a profound impact on the OSU-Cascades community by seeing the potential in everyone he encounters—students, fellow employees and community […]

Stereo Planet -Some things streaming simply can’t replace. The ritual of lowering a needle onto vinyl. The feeling of sitting still long enough actually to listen. The moment great music stops being background noise and, after 45 years as a dependable Bend business, Stereo Planet becomes an immersive experience again, encouraging the community to look […]

Heart to Heart International (HHI) announced a point-of-care lab will be installed at Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades in Bend, OR. Many Americans delay medical care due to cost, scheduling or transportation barriers. A great way to address these challenges is to install a point-of-care laboratory in the clinic itself allowing for quick, […]

Central Oregon law enforcement agencies participating in the Central Oregon Multi-Agency Traffic Team (MATT) will be increasing their presence on local roadways throughout the remainder of May as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign. The nationwide seat belt enforcement blitz runs from May 11 through May 31, […]

The 36th Annual Oregon High Desert Classics hunter-jumper show and fundraiser returns to Bend July 8 – 12, bringing together world-class equestrian competition, family-friendly entertainment, and community support for local youth.  Held at J Bar J Boys Ranch, the Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) has long been one of Central Oregon’s premier summer traditions, and a major fundraiser for J Bar J Youth Services. In addition […]