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Local Colleges Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day

An instructor at COCC strives to share Native history; OSU-Cascades plans salmon bake

Central Oregon Community College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 9, with a dynamic lineup of events that promise to shed light on the rich history, and contemporary issues faced by Native communities. The events will take place on the Bend campus, where students and the general public alike are invited to participate […]

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Silver Trout on the Silver Screen

This international fly-fishing film fest is sure to reel you in

The International Fly-Fishing Film Festival is an annual event dedicated to showcasing a collection of fly-fishing films from around the world. This festival provides a platform for filmmakers to exhibit their work and for enthusiasts to enjoy the beauty, artistry and excitement of fly fishing through a cinematic lens. Chris Bird, an organizer of the […]

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Mutant Majesty

Flipping the beauty of dolls on its head

The ReGroup Thrift Store Warehouse is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host the much-awaited Mutant Doll Art Show. This event promises to be a celebration of artistic creativity and imagination like no other, featuring a diverse range of mutant dolls crafted by talented artists. Bella Power-Mallory, longtime employee and first-time curator for the […]

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Heart of Oregon’s Endless Summer

Soak up summer before it’s too late with this family-friendly event

As we bid farewell to the lazy days of summer and embrace the vibrant colors of fall, Heart of Oregon’s Endless Summer Nights festival promises to be a grand finale to an event-packed summer. This year’s celebration not only provides an opportunity for families and friends to come together, but also a chance to make […]

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Latino Fest 2023

Culture and color in Central Oregon

(Version en Espaรฑol abajo) As Welcoming Week draws near, excitement is building in anticipation of the colorful, lively and enriching experiences it promises to bring. To kick off the week, the Latino Community Association hosts Latino Fest 2023 at Sahalee Park in Madras Saturday, Sept. 9. This festival truly promises a feast for the senses, […]

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Global Climate Strike

Youth voices leading the charge and demanding change

While brave first responders do their best to contain the harmful flames during wildfire season, another group in our community is doing all they can to help as well. The youth of Deschutes County, who will inherit the consequences of current environmental policies, played a significant role in organizing the upcoming Global Climate Strike set […]

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5K Fun Run for Street Dog Hero

People can participate in a day of fun activities in support of nonprofit, Street Dog Hero

If there’s anything that the people of Central Oregon love, it’s dogs. Locals are often happy to participate in an event that includes and benefits dogs, and this year is no different. Street Dog Hero, a foster-based rescue organization, can attest, with its successful ongoing fundraiser, Heroes on the Run 5k. Heroes on the Run […]

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Weed Warriors Protects Native Plants

Outdoor lovers can help restore and protect local lands with a series of volunteering events

There are many ways to get rid of pesky weeds. Local nonprofit, Deschutes Land Trust, hosts volunteering events every year, inviting people to get their hands dirty and help pull invasive weeds at protected lands in Central Oregon. It has several upcoming opportunities for people to become “weed warriors.” The Weed Warrior events will continue […]

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Outside Voices Film Festival

A series of films showing BIPOC representation in the outdoors

Central Oregon BIPOC is organizing the Outside Voices Film Festival. The screening is showcasing three films, all centered around culture, identity and representation in outdoor recreation. “The Outside Voices Film Festival celebrates diversity in the outdoors and the transformative power of adventure as a vehicle for discovery, wonder and belonging,” Dan Ling, the secretary of […]

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Haulin’ Aspen Takes Runners into the Woods

Get ready to race in the heart of Oregon

It’s time to ditch the river trails and neighborhood jogs and get out in the forest with the community of runners. Lay it Out Events, sister company to the Source Weekly, is hosting its annual Haulin’ Aspen Race on Aug. 12. This event offers a full marathon, half marathon and a “half as” (6.5 miles), […]

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