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The Deschutes Trails Coalition is thrilled to announce our Small Project Grant Program awardees for five projects totaling $30,000 that will enhance trail development, maintenance capacity, and recreation opportunities throughout Central Oregon. These investments support local organizations dedicated to improving access to public lands, maintaining sustainable trail systems, and expanding volunteer stewardship efforts. The following projects have […]

The Year of the Horse is a 90-minute live equestrian spectacle created by 9th-generation equestrian acrobat Olissio Zoppe. The production is a breathtaking convergence of classical dressage, liberty work, trick riding, and bareback riding interwoven with aerialists and acrobats in a seamless expression of athleticism, trust, and artistry.  The experience unfolds beneath a custom-built 650-seat […]

Get ready for a guided twilight adventure exploring the region’s most fascinating nocturnal mammals. Experience nature at night when the Museum’s popular Bat Walk Wednesday tour returns on July 8. Learn how bats navigate the night and which species call the High Desert home. Then head out onto Museum trails at dusk equipped with bat detectors, allowing you […]

Adults with some college experience who are interested in completing a bachelor’s degree at Oregon State University – Cascades are invited to visit the campus and attend an information session this summer.   More than 30% of students at OSU-Cascades transferred academic credits from another university or college, including 19% from Central Oregon Community College. In […]

Join us for the 31st Annual High Desert Garden Tour, presented by OSU Extension Service and OSU Master Gardeners™. On this year’s self-guided tour of 5 beautiful gardens in the Redmond area you’ll see everything from a Japanese garden to vegetables to waterwise landscaping as well as our very own research garden at the OSU […]

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning people about a recently detected fraud ring that is signing up people for life insurance without their knowledge or consent. The fraud, which targets mostly older adults, has been found in multiple states, including Oregon. Here is how the fraud, which involves licensed insurance agents, works: Victims […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 18 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The next community […]

The High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) released its 2026 High Desert Food Trail, inviting Central Oregonians and visitors alike to discover the farms, ranches, restaurants, and culinary experiences that make Central Oregon a destination for food lovers. Part of the Travel Oregon Food Trails network and supported by Visit Central Oregon, the High […]

Following our extraordinary record-setting season, High Desert Chamber Music is entering an exciting new chapter. As our audiences grow and programming continues to flourish, so do the opportunities for community members to be involved behind the scenes. We are welcoming additional volunteers who would like to play a meaningful role in supporting Central Oregon’s vibrant […]

Bend has always attracted people chasing a certain kind of life. It is the kind of place where the landscape sets the terms and people arrange their lives around it. Golf belongs here for exactly that reason, and the market is paying attention: participation has grown 41 percent nationally over the past six years, now […]