Business

Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary becomes […]

Following a powerful April recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is carrying forward the momentum of its annual Keep Kids Safe (KKS) Campaign into May—continuing to highlight the critical role community support plays in preventing child abuse and neglect across Central Oregon. KKS Campaign: Ongoing Impact MountainStar’s KKS Campaign serves as […]

Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May with hula and Filipino traditional dancing, spoken word, martial arts demonstrations, a book discussion and cultural displays at all four campuses. Events are free and open to the public.  A book group discussion of “Dust Child” by bestselling author Nguyễn […]

Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a Master Class presented by High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music on Saturday, May 16, 9:00am-11:30am in Heritage Hall at the First Presbyterian Church (230 NE 9th St, Bend) and is free and open to the public. This Master Class is made possible in part […]

Bend Park and Recreation District is temporarily closing the Shevlin Park fishing pond adjacent to Aspen Hall May 11 to May 15. The fishing pond will be temporarily closed for a maintenance project to manually pull weeds and plant material that has been growing in the pond over many years. “The pond was last dredged […]

Beloved local business Dudley’s Bookshop is set to launch their second location in the Old Mill District on Friday, May 15th. The new location will open just in time for attendees of Pole Pedal Paddle, and the commencement of concert season taking place just across the footbridge. Only yards off the Deschutes River Trail and […]

On Tuesday, April 28, Redmond City Council approved the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan, as recommended by Housing and Community Development Committee.  The plan helps to address a wide range of community housing and facility needs through CDBG grants administration. Redmond is receiving $257,912 in CDBG entitlement for fiscal year 2026/27. The […]

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum artist Ja Rule as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Friday, July 31, 2026, Ja Rule will bring a high-energy night of iconic hits, summer vibes, and unforgettable entertainment to Central Oregon. Known for dominating […]

Construction on Franklin Avenue will be completed in three phases. Traffic impacts will change during each phase. Phase 1 includes replacing and upgrading underground water pipes on Franklin Avenue from First Street through Fourth Street. Work is estimated to begin in May and continue through June. What to Expect During Phase 1 Construction-May through June […]

City Club of Central Oregon announces the launch of its “20 for 20” fundraising campaign, a milestone initiative celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary with a goal of raising $20,000 from community members, members, and supporters who believe in the power of civic conversation. Founded in 2006, City Club of Central Oregon has spent two decades bringing Central […]