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Debris in the Deschutes ▶ [With Video]

Locals volunteer to pick up trash along the river
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Warm weather brings more activity to the Deschutes River and with that, oftentimes litter and debris. The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council invites locals to help protect and maintain the river with the Annual Deschutes River Cleanup on July 29. The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council protects and restores the watersheds of the entire Deschutes River, hosting […]

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Traveling Latino Market Comes to Redmond

A night of live music, vendors and traditional food and drinks supporting the local Hispanic community
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The summer market season is in full swing and organization Oregon Pero en Español is joining in on the fun with its traveling Latino market, El Tianguis de Oregon. On July 22, the organization is bringing locals a night of food, drinks, local vendors and live music, while connecting Spanish-speaking businesses and community members. Nancy […]

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The Season of Self-Guided Challenges

Test your hiking skills and explore Central Oregon with two local adventure challenges
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This summer, outdoor enthusiasts can take part in two self-guided hiking challenges. Whether someone is training for an epic adventure, reaching a goal or simply looking to explore, they can test their abilities by hiking the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge or Cascade Relays’ Big Butte Challenge. Jeff Hester, the founder of the Six-Pack of Peaks […]

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Summer Art Shows at Scalehouse

New exhibitions as Bend’s fine art nonprofit celebrates 10 years
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This summer, art enthusiasts can delight in the new, impressive and thought-provoking exhibits on display at local art gallery, Scalehouse. The contemporary arts center in downtown Bend features all kinds of projects, from gallery exhibits to in-depth discussions and workshops. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts just celebrated its 10-year anniversary last week and has several […]

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Activities for All at Soar 2023

Physical therapy organization offers activities for individuals with mobility challenges at its yearly event
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When it comes to the abundance of activities that Central Oregon has to offer, everyone deserves to participate. Destination Rehab, a nonprofit that provides physical therapy to individuals with neurologic conditions, makes that possible with its July 8 event, Soar. Soar is a free activity day that Destination Rehab started hosting in 2017. According to […]

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Autocross at Hoodoo and Oregon Raceway Park

Weaving through cones, pushing speed and practicing safety with Autocross Club of Central Oregon
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Autocross isn’t the most popular sport in Central Oregon, but there is an active community that gets together and provides opportunities for drivers to take on cone courses. The Autocross Club of Central Oregon has hosted six events this spring/summer and has seven more in store. So, what is autocross? In autocross, drivers use traffic […]

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Buzzing About Wildflowers and Pollinators

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory hosts its annual Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival
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The Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival will showcase regional flowering plants and native pollination species at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. The family-friendly festival takes place Saturday, June 24 from 9am-3pm. “We try to take a look at the biodiversity of the high desert ecosystem and showcase that for people. When you look around […]

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2023 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival

Ultimate jam-packed weekend for athletes
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The 27th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival brings a weekend full of races and fun for endurance athletes from June 15 to 18. From biking to swimming to running, the festival hosts a variety of competitive racing events. Kicking off the weekend, the Pilot Butte Challenge will set the tone for the rest of […]

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Bend Yoga Festival 2023

Four-day yoga festival will feature yoga classes, Acro Yoga, forest bathing, paddle boarding and specialty sessions
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The 2nd annual Bend Yoga Festival takes place next weekend, June 8-11, featuring 63 wellness events — from yoga classes to outdoor mindfulness opportunities. The festival’s mission is to “to amplify health and wellness in the community and beyond by creating a world-class yoga festival rooted in the ancient cultural traditions of yoga and its […]

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Festival of the Land

Celebrating land, nature, food and stories at The Cove Palisades State Park
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The Festival of the Land will honor the diverse history of food, culture and wildlife in Central Oregon, on State Parks Day, June 3. The free celebration will take place at The Cove Palisades State Park — where the Crooked River and the Deschutes River canyons meet. “Since time immemorial people have traveled to the […]

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