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NeighborImpact invites the community to take part in one of Central Oregon’s most anticipated food events while helping meet a growing need for food assistance. The 2026 Foodie Crawl, presented by U.S. Bank, will take place Sunday, April 26, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by an after-party from 4 to 6 p.m. in downtown […]

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold 10 open-to-all town halls starting March 28 in eastern, central and southern Oregon as well as in the Columbia Gorge.  Heading into these 10 town halls from March 28-April 2, Wyden has held 1,152 open-to-all town halls statewide in keeping his promise to hold at least one town hall each year […]

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Republic Services, is pleased to announce the 2026 schedule for its free Community Shred Events. These events help residents protect their personal information, safely dispose of unwanted medications, and properly retire worn American flags. Shredding services will be offered at the Sheriff’s Main Office in four locations: […]

Destination Rehab will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with its annual Dream BIG fundraising gala on May 8, 2026, inviting the Central Oregon community to help make this milestone year the biggest Dream BIG yet. With a Vintage Hollywood theme, the evening will bring together supporters, donors, volunteers, and participants for a glamorous night dedicated to […]

Spring break kicks off this Saturday, March 21 at the High Desert Museum with special programs, new exhibitions and summer hours, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.   The popular indoor flight demonstration, Sky Hunters returns to the E. L. Wiegand Pavilion in the Donald M. Kerr Birds of Prey Center. Visitors experience powerful predators close up as raptors fly just overhead, showcasing the birds’ […]

The Central Oregon Mastersingers culminate two decades of choral excellence with their 20th anniversary season finale,“We Are the Music Makers,” on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Christian Clark, this milestone performance at the historic Tower Theatre honors the ensemble’s rich history of community and artistic collaboration. The […]

Stereo Planet, a Bend-based home technology company serving Central Oregon since 1980, is entering a new chapter as longtime leaders Jon Houston and Jordon Houston have acquired the company and its custom integration division, Sera Custom Integrators. Jon has been with the organization for more than 20 years and currently serves as President and General […]

The award-winning novelist and essayist Carter Sickels will read from his work at Oregon State University – Cascades on May 14 as part of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writer series. Sickels will present and read from his work at a public event at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles McGrath Family […]

The Environmental Center is thrilled to award more than $15,000 to 12 schools and youth organizations to support garden-based education and outdoor classroom projects across Central Oregon this year. Funded projects range from launching new school gardens and improving existing garden infrastructure to creative solutions for extending the region’s short growing season. In addition, the […]

From replacing hundreds of thousands of single-use items at food cart pods and events to building one of the only adaptive cycling centers on the West Coast, 11 local projects will receive funding through the 2026 Bend Sustainability Fund (BSF), a key grant program in Visit Bend’s broader destination-stewardship strategy that ensures tourism continues to […]