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The Open Arts Center (OAC), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering creativity, intergenerational learning, and belonging, is now open in Bend. Located at 999 NE 2nd Street, in the heart of the Bend Central District, OAC offers a welcoming, community-driven space where teens and adults can explore artistic expression, build creative skills, and connect […]

Central Oregon School of Ballet presents Giselle, one of the most revered works of the classical ballet canon, with performances April 18–19 at Mountain View High School. Tickets are now available at https://centraloregonschoolofballet.com/giselle/ A cornerstone of 19th-century ballet, Giselle is a work of striking contrast—earthy and joyful in its first act, otherworldly and transcendent in its second. This production […]

Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a name. The approximately 5-acre site is located along Boyd Acres Road near Empire Avenue and will be used as the district’s newest operations and maintenance facility. The former […]

Community members are invited to participate in the design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program Projects. The open house will be held in person and online to share project information and gather public input. The open house will take place on April 23, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the VFW Event Room, 1503 NE […]

The Deschutes County Road Department will close a section of Huntington Road near the Three Rivers community from Monday, April 13, through Sunday, April 26, for construction work tied to the South Century Drive/Huntington Road roundabout project.  Huntington Road will be closed to all traffic from the South Century Drive intersection to about 500 feet south of the intersection. Drivers can […]

Deschutes County is accepting applications for one open position on the Wolf Depredation Compensation and Financial Assistance Committee. The volunteer position is for a member of the public who supports wolf conservation or coexistence with wolves. Applications will be accepted through May 4. The committee makes recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners on […]

Heart of Oregon Corps, in collaboration with Central Oregon Builders Association, invited local businesses to “Make Your Mark” by investing in Central Oregon’s first youth workforce development campus at a special campus breakfast on April 1 that raised more than $200,000 from the corporate community, including a $100,000 gift from BASX. “We are so pleased to […]

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is launching its annual Keep Kids Safe (KKS) Campaign with renewed energy as part of its 25th Anniversary Year—inviting the community to take action, celebrate, and help protect Central Oregon’s youngest children. At the heart of this year’s campaign is MountainStar’s Community Care […]

The High Desert Education Service District will host the Central Oregon Educator Job Fair on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond. The Central Oregon Educator Job Fair is an opportunity for educators and staff to meet local school district leaders; learn about […]

Central Oregon Villages is collecting donations now for a community yard sale this July, with proceeds directly supporting shelter operations and housing navigation services. Central Oregon Villages is part of a regional system working to move individuals from instability into housing. At a recent City of Bend housing summit, data presented showed Central Oregon Villages […]