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Central Oregon Community College’s graduation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, at the Bend campus’s Mazama Field. A reception follows the ceremony; tickets are not required for guests. For the 2025-26 academic year — including summer term 2025 — the college will be awarding 865 degrees and certificates: 651 degrees […]

The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close portions of the Millican Plateau and North Millican off-highway vehicle trail systems June 5-7 for an annual side-by-side race. The racecourse and several access points into the area will be closed for the safety of participants and the public. Security personnel will be stationed at entrance points […]

High Desert Chamber Music presents this season’s “Pop-Up Concerts!” this weekend. This performance is FREE to attend and open to all. This event takes place on Sunday, June7, 3:00 pm, at Watershed Coffee Roasters (formerly Looney Bean Coffee) in Downtown Bend. The Spotlight Chamber Players will feature a piano trio, violin duo, and violin/cello duo […]

The City of Bend is continuing its commitment to making housing more accessible and affordable through the expansion of its Pre-Approved Plan Program. This initiative builds on several years of focused efforts to reduce barriers, streamline permitting and lower costs for homeowners interested in building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). When the program first launched, the City introduced a single […]

Portraying the Western spirit and history of the small community of Shaniko in north-central Oregon, an exhibition of fine art documentary photography, titled “Believers,” by Bend photographer Rosie Day will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from June 16 to Sept. 1. The library will hold a reception from […]

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 […]