Business

Central Oregon Locavore is thrilled to offer new opportunities for businesses to support a resilient local food system this holiday season! Corporate Partnerships are now available with Locavore, with which businesses gain more than just visibility—they become active partners in fostering food security and economic growth in the community. Corporate Partnerships offer discounted purchase of […]

Mark your calendars for High Desert Food and Farm Alliance‘s SOUPer Bowl 2025: Saturday, February 8, 2025! Ticket sales for the event begin just after the new year: Friday, January 3, 2025. Want to help HDFFA kick off this event in a big way? Please talk to us about SOUPer Bowl sponsorships. Levels include: $500 […]

Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is proud to celebrate the dedication of three newly completed townhomes in Putney Place on December 7, 2024. These homes mark the culmination of the Putney Place development and represent a significant milestone in HFHLPS’s mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities in South Deschutes County. The construction […]

2025 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring the 17-piece Blue Skies Big Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. The Blue Skies Big Band travels all over Oregon spreading the swing […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon urgently seeks caring male mentors to make a life-changing impact on local youth. Right now, 63 boys aged 6-17 are waiting across Central Oregon for a Big Brother to help them navigate challenges, celebrate successes, inspire their potential, and have fun with. Research consistently shows that having a […]

The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is now accepting applications from local food vendors for the upcoming 2025 summer concert season expected to run from mid-May through October. Interested vendors can find the application and more information at BendConcerts.com. The application period closes February 12, 2025, or earlier if the amphitheater reaches application capacity. Early application submissions […]

Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to unite in the spirit of giving this holiday season. The organization is preparing a warm and festive Christmas Dinner for individuals and families in need, which will be hosted at the Redmond Center Shelter, 1350 S HWY 97, Redmond, on December 20th. To ensure the success […]

SFF Presents announces the return of the third annual Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival on June 28 and 29, 2025 at Village Green Park in Sisters, Oregon. Weekend passes go on sale at a discounted holiday price on Wednesday, December 4 at 10:00 a.m. at https://aftontickets.com/BigPonderoo A limited number of tickets will be available […]

Bend-based nonprofit Stroke Awareness Oregon (SAO) held its annual BEFAST Awareness Campaign from November 11-18 of this year; BEFAST, an acronym of stroke warning signs, breaks down into Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty and Time to call 911. SAO exists to mitigate death and disability caused by stroke and to […]

A refurbished community center in Antelope. Therapy for kids in Sisters. High-quality outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. These are just a few of the projects and programs in Central Oregon receiving a $394,562 boost from the 2024 Fall Cycle of Community Grants from Oregon Community Foundation. The statewide funder has distributed 18 new grants in […]