The World-Class Ballet dancer Ms. Antje Hertel Hendrix has relocated from Berlin, Germany to offer exceptional adult ballet classes here on the gorgeous high desert of Central Oregon. Be the FIRST to take part in the transcedental experience of a professional ballet workout that inspires coordination and balance between body AND mind. Foundation Fitness is […]
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Bend-La Pine Schools Announces Support Staff Member of the Year
Bend-La Pine Schools has presented its Excellence in Education Award to Tiffany Schreiber, an Inclusion Educational Assistant at La Pine Middle School. As a classified employee, Schreiber is the districtโs Support Staff Member of the Year. Superintendent Steven Cook, Deputy Superintendent Lisa Birk and other District administrators, along with School Board Director Shirley Olson and […]
Holiday Magic 2024
Join the Cascade Chorale on December 7th and 8th for an unforgettable concert experience at the Tower Theatre! The Cascade Chorale (thatโs Chorale like โcorralโ not choral like โcoralโ) is the flagship chorus of the Central Oregon Community that takes community to heart in their annual Holiday Magic concert. The Cascade Chorale is renowned for […]
The Tradition Continues on Thanksgiving at โI Like Pieโ Run/Walk in the Old Mill District
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and Cascade Relays Foundation and FootZone are excited to host the annual โI Like Pieโ event! Join us Thanksgiving morning for a 5K or 1.5-mile walk/run along the scenic Deschutes River Trail. Celebrate the holiday by giving back to our community, enjoying delicious pie, and supporting a great causeโall […]
Shepherd’s House Ministries Seeks Donations for Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Shepherd’s House Ministries is calling on the Central Oregon community to come together in the spirit of gratitude and generosity by contributing to its annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations are needed to provide a warm and meaningful holiday meal for individuals and families in need. The following items are needed to prepare this yearโs feast: – […]
Holiday Express Steams Up Nov. 29
The countdown is on! The first day of the highly anticipated Holiday Express is almost here, and itโs your chance to ride a train pulled by a historic steam locomotiveโan unforgettable experience like no other. Santa’s nearly readyโlist checked, elves prepped, lights sparkling, and candy canes in hand. The only thing missing is YOU! Get […]
Enjoy Evening Hours at the Museum with the December return of Winter Nights
Days are shorter, and the air is colder โฆ winter is coming! Experience the warmth of the High Desert Museum every Thursday in December during Winter Nightsโa special time of extended evening hours, engaging exhibitions, discounted rates and festive activities for all. This yearโs Winter Nights features: December 5: Welcome to Winter โ Ease into […]
Street Dog Hero Hosts Successful Low-Cost Spay, Neuter and Wellness Clinic for 95 Animals in Christmas Valley, Oregon
Street Dog Hero, a dedicated local animal rescue organization, successfully hosted its first-ever low-cost spay, neuter, and wellness clinic in the rural community of Christmas Valley, Oregon, over the past weekend. The clinic, a two-day event, resulted in the spaying and neutering of 95 animals, marking a significant achievement for the area, which has limited […]
Choice Hotels Continues Upscale Category Growth with New Cambria Hotels Openings and Key Groundbreakings Across the U.S.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. continues to achieve cross-country growth in the upscale segment with three new Cambria Hotel openings and two groundbreakings this fall. The recently opened properties, located in Imperial, California; Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; and Spokane, Washington, and upcoming groundbreakings in O’Fallon, Missouri and Bend, Oregon introduce Cambria into new markets and build on […]
Give back to your community this Giving Tuesday at KIDS Center
Giving Tuesday is coming up Tuesday, December 3, and Central Oregonians have a special opportunity to give back to their community by donating to KIDS Center, our region’s Children’s Advocacy Center. The public is invited to stop by KIDS Center’s parking lot on Giving Tuesday and make a gift. “Give an amount that’s meaningful to […]

