Make the most of winter’s long days by joining Deschutes Public Library’s Winter Reading Challenge. The Winter Reading Challenge (January 1 – March 20) is your opportunity to explore new genres, read diverse authors, and participate in fun activities for the chance to win great prizes from the library. Beginning January 1, adults (ages 18+) […]
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Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon Class
The Central Oregon chapter of OSU Master Gardeners™ present a class: Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon. Learn how to grow your own food. Yes, you CAN have a successful vegetable garden in Central Oregon and OSU Master Gardeners will teach you how. This two-hour free class covers Central Oregon climate, soil amendments, site selection, season […]
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Bend Endurance Academy to Host 2025 USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Regional Championships
Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is excited to announce that it has been selected to host the 2025 USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Regional Championships. The event will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at BEA’s state-of-the-art youth bouldering facility in Bend, Oregon. The Regional Championships will bring together more than 300 of the region’s top […]
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All Aboard! The Train Man Returns to the Downtown Bend Library
Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children—and adults—roughly 25 years ago at the Downtown Bend Library. In the decades since, his annual display of model trains has become a highly anticipated holiday tradition for countless families in Central Oregon. This year Lavrich is back to share the trains with […]
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Home for the Holidays Adoption Special 50% Off Adoption Fees December 20-24
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) is reducing the adoption fee by 50% for all animals through Tuesday, December 24th. Many lovable dogs and cats, with various personalities, colors, and ages are patiently waiting for a new home. Adopting an animal provides a lifelong companion who will bring years of love and devotion. All […]
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Holiday Cheer for Animals and Families: HSCO Hosts Open House and Free Pet Food & Bed Giveaway
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) invites the community to celebrate the season of giving while making a difference for local animals and families. HSCO is hosting two special events: Holiday Open House – Saturday, December 21 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: HSCO Shelter, 61170 SE 27th Street, Bend, OR Join us […]
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A Sweeter Holiday—Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough Raises $4,300 for Local Food Banks
Through the generosity of its members and community, Mid Oregon Credit Union’s 2024 Holiday Dough fundraising effort collected almost $4,300 from over 153 individuals in support of local food banks this holiday season. During the month of December, Mid Oregon’s Holiday Dough invited its members and the community to make financial contributions to assist local […]
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Winter break opportunities to skate and swim
As schools wind down for the upcoming winter break and visitors arrive, Bend Park and Recreation District has activities to delight all ages. Winter Solstice Celebration The Pavilion will celebrate the shortest day of the year with its annual Winter Solstice Celebration on Friday, Dec. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. With festivities to […]
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Call for Artists: Site Structures – City of Bend Public Works Campus
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) seeks to commission designs for three structures: a bike shelter, a trash enclosure and a central utility plant enclosure on the Public Works Campus in Bend. The artist(s) will design inspired 2D graphic art to be laser cut onto rusted Corten metal panels […]
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Bend Chamber Receives $20,000 Grant from Wells Fargo to Support Workforce Housing Initiative
The Bend Chamber is proud to announce a recent grant from Wells Fargo to support planning efforts for the Workforce Housing Initiative. The funding, totaling $20,000, will be used to support the Bend Chamber’s work to develop and launch a revolving loan program offering low interest, short term loans to developers and builders for the […]
