Roundabout Books is excited to host local author and social media phenomenon Emily Lynn Paulson at an in-store event on May 14 at 6:30 pm. In her debut novel, The Revenge Party, available May 12, marriage is a stage, politics is a weapon, and every woman has a reason to lie. A razor-sharp, female-driven psychological […]
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Workers, Students and Families to Walk Out and Rally
WHAT: May Day Strong is a coordinated national day of action, led by the May Day Strong coalition, bringing together workers, immigrants, students, and families in a growing list of thousands of rallies, marches, walkouts, town halls, and teach-ins. Organizers are calling on working people to participate in a collective work and school stoppage: no […]
Fun Runs at COCC Feature โJungleโ Terrain, Epic Stair Climb
Central Oregon Community Collegeโs two long-running spring race events are happening on the Bend campus in May: the four-mile Jungle Run on May 7, and the two-mile, 465-step Storm the Stairs on May 19. Serving as scholarship fundraisers, both races are free to COCC students and $15 (plus processing fee) for other runners registering in […]
Fresh Finds Market at Juniper Preserve on May 3
Juniper Preserve, Golf & Wellness Resort will host its Fresh Finds Market on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing a farmers market-style experience to its scenic event lawn. Set against the natural beauty of Bend and Central Oregon, itโs an easy, feel-good way to spend a Sunday afternoon, with a laid-back, community-driven […]
Skylark Children’s Academy to Host Free Community “Truck Time” Event
Skylark Children’s Academy will host Truck Time, a free community event for young children and their families, on Saturday, May 16 from 9:30โ11:30 a.m. at Skylarkโs campus – 301 NW Crosby Drive in Bend. Designed especially for young children, Truck Time offers families the opportunity to explore service and specialty vehicles up close, meet the […]
Redmond’s Community Prayer Breakfast is May 7
The public is invited to Redmondโs annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 7 at Redmond Community Church, 237 NW Ninth Street, Redmond. The event is co-sponsored by the Redmond Ministerial Association and the Kiwanis Club of Redmond, coinciding with the National Day of Prayer. Doors open at 6:15 a.m. and the event starts with […]
Sunriver Music Festival Selects Artwork by Michele Michael for 2026 Season
Each year, the Festival features an artist local to Central Oregon for the seasonโs poster. Artists were invited to submit their artwork for consideration and a jury of professional artists from the Artistโs Gallery Sunriver assists in making the final selection. Michele Michaelโs 18×24โ acrylic on canvas painting, which has been custom framed by Eastlake […]
Bend Farmers Market Opens Wednesday, May 6
The Bend Farmers Market returns to downtown Bend on Wednesday, May 6, ushering in another season of fresh food, community connection, and lively Wednesdays in Brooks Alley, just off Drake Park. The market brings together local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and artisan food producers for shoppers eager to enjoy the freshest flavors of the season. The […]
Bald Eagle is Returned to the Wild
Think Wild is delighted to report that we released an adult female bald eagleย following more than six weeks of care after a traumatic injury. The eagle was rescued on March 9, 2026 after being found grounded along a roadside, unable to fly after reportedly being hit by a car. On intake, she showed a drooping left […]
Sisters Coffee Company Opens its Newest Cafรฉ in Bend
Longtime local coffee roaster Sisters Coffee Company is expanding its offerings in Bend with a new cafรฉ on the ground floor of the Jackstraw residential development. Located at 310 S.W. Industrial Way in Bendโs Southern Crossing neighborhood, the new cafรฉ will have a soft opening Thursday, April 23, followed by a grand opening celebration on […]

