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Bend 3v3 is bringing a fresh twist to local basketball by combining competitive hoops, live music, and community engagement into one high-energy event at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. The event will take place at the downtown club location at 500 NW Wall Street and will feature 3-on-3 basketball competition, music from DJs […]

Lace up your sneakers and wear pink: IN OUR BACKYARD (IOB) invites Bend and all of Central Oregon to join the 3rd Annual Speak Up Pink Duck 5K on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Athletic Club of Bend. This family-friendly, all-ages event raises awareness and funds to equip Central Oregon students […]

Deschutes County is reminding residents in La Pine, Redmond and Sisters that FireFree collection days start on Friday, June 5. The event runs throughSaturday, June 13.  Residents can drop off yard debris for free during open hours at these locations: La Pine: Southwest Transfer StationJune 5-13 (closed on Sunday)8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Saturday54580 Highway 97, La Pine Redmond: Negus Transfer StationJune […]

On Friday, June 5, local real estate brokers from Bend and Redmond will trade their usual workday for a day of service as part of Windermere Real Estate’s 42nd Annual Community Service Day. As part of this longstanding company tradition, they will volunteer in support of Family Kitchen and Every Child Central Oregon.  Across the […]

Save the date for the Sunriver Art Fair: August 7 – 9. The art fair, held outdoors in the Village at Sunriver,  is a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts event. The fair is a favorite for local Sunriver and Central Oregon residents, as well as summertime visitors. The art fair jury selected more […]

The Lifestyle Whether influenced by the popular television series, “Yellowstone,” or a need to get back to the basics, Cowboy Culture is seeing a revival throughout the U.S. In an ultra-automated world that moves at break-neck speed, people are craving the need to unplug as Western traditions of owning land and being self-sufficient have taken […]

The warm days are back, and so is Summer with the Library! Starting June 1, readers and explorers of all ages can sign up for the free Summer with the Library program. Then, start reading and take on fun challenges all summer long. Keep track of your reading and activities to earn a free book. Join us […]

Pahlisch Homes is proud to recognize the homeowners of Collier for coming together in a powerful display of community care, wildfire awareness, and neighborly action during a recent Firewise cleanup event. What began as a practical effort to reduce fire fuel in common areas became something much more meaningful. It became a reminder that strong […]

Cascades East Transit (CET), operated by the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC), will implement service updates beginning Monday, June 15, including modifications to Redmond’s A and B Flex routes, additional service runs on Routes 22 and 24, expanded transit connections between Redmond, Bend, and Madras to improve commuter transfers, and the addition of a new stop serving […]

Merryweather Home and Gift Design will host “Sip, Shop & Nosh Presented by Merryweather” on Tuesday, June 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. at its showroom in Bend’s historic Box Factory district. The community fundraising event will benefit Rimrock Trails Treatment Services and support mental health, substance use treatment, and recovery services for youth and […]