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Submissions for the SELCO Kids’ Mini PPP Art Contest are being accepted through the month of February. Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) invites elementary school artists to express their creativity and get excited about one of Central Oregon’s most cherished local events. The winning design will be featured as the official artwork for the Kids’ […]

This Valentine’s Day, Think Wild is partnering with local businesses to offer local, sustainable gifts and delivery services throughout Central Oregon. Purchase a gift package for a friend, tweet-heart, or significant otter, and support local wildlife! Each Valentine’s Day gift package includes a locally-grown everlasting dried flower bouquet, toffee from Holm Made Toffee Co, local […]

Scalehouse Gallery is pleased to present Seeds of Abundance: Limits, Loss & Regeneration, a solo exhibition by Michele Guieu that invites collective reflection on ecological limits, loss, and the possibilities of regeneration. The exhibition will be on view from March 6 through April 24, 2026. In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, unbalanced, and unpredictable, Seeds […]

St. Charles Health System is significantly expanding its Cardiology team to better meet the needs of the Central Oregon community, adding 16 new cardiology providers in less than two years. “Our expansion ensures that patients throughout the region have access to comprehensive, personalized cardiac care,” said Lesley Jones Larson, Cardiac Service Line Administrator at St. […]

The Deschutes Historical Museum presents Rick Atkinson at The Tower Theatre May 13, 2026 at 7 pm. In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration, Deschutes Historical Museum is proud to host a special event with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson. Atkinson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight […]

The Rotary Club of Bend’s annual daddy daughter dance is coming up next month and tickets are on sale now. The Daddy Daughter Dance with a “Garden Party” theme on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Summit High School is a special time for dads, grandfathers, uncles or other male role models to get dressed up and share in […]

The Bend Police Department invites community members to apply for its 42nd Community Academy beginning in April.    Community Academy will take place from April 7 through June 16, with 11 classroom dates and one range day on Saturday, May 9. Our Community Academy is designed to offer an inside look at policework and how the Bend Police Department operates, with a goal of informing and educating participants about how local police […]

Mountain View High School is proud to announce its upcoming production of Little Women: The Musical, a heartwarming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel. An inspiring journey of family, hope, and heart—told through unforgettable music. About the Show:Set during the Civil War era, Little Women: The Musical follows the lives of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, […]

Spring appears to be arriving early, so it’s a great time to plan ahead and register for upcoming spring recreation programs. Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for spring recreation programs and spring sports/summer leagues on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6:00 a.m. Available activities include programs held in April through mid-June, and sports […]

Cascades East Transit (CET) today announced two new initiatives designed to strengthen community connectivity and support transit access across Central Oregon: The Community Movement Fund and an expanded bus advertising program.  Together, these programs create new opportunities for Central Oregon businesses, organizations, and individuals to support riders while gaining meaningful visibility throughout the region.  “For many residents, a bus pass isn’t […]