The 34th annual Munch and Music event returns to Bend this summer, kicking off on July 4. The free music series occurs every Thursday from July 4 through Aug. 8, featuring a variety of vendors offering food, beverages, arts and crafts, a kids’ area with inflatables and child-friendly activities — and a fantastic music lineup. […]
The 4th Annual Juneteenth Central Oregon Jubilee will be a two-day celebration at Drake Park on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. This family-friendly community event, hosted by the Black-led organization, The Father’s Group, aims to honor and celebrate Black history and culture with music, dancing, food and educational activities. Juneteenth, a combination of […]
The importance of pollinators is often overlooked. Bees, butterflies, moths, and beetles play a huge role in pollinating agricultural and horticultural plants, while bats and hummingbirds also get in on the pollination action, too. This year’s theme for National Pollinator Week 2024 is: “Vision 2040: Thriving ecosystems, economies, and agriculture,” which shines a spotlight on […]
Sisters in Sisters is a casual get-together held at The Barn in Sisters aiming to bring the queer community together and provide a comfortable, family-friendly environment. The founders – Stefanie Siebold, Teresa Laursen and Mukti Silberfein – started the gathering two years ago during Pride Month, with the intention of creating a space filled with […]
Bend’s beloved scavenger hunt returns for its fourth year, ready to kick off summer of 2024! This city-wide adventure invites participants to explore the best of Bend through Scout Ultimate Scavenger Hunt, a lively and interactive expedition featuring both familiar landmarks and exciting new discoveries. Whether you form a team of four or embark on […]
Just what does it mean to be a Master Gardener? No, the “Master” doesn’t imply these individuals know everything there is to know about plants and gardens, but people who become one certainly have a strong desire to learn. They love to spend time outside, discover new plant types and get their hands dirty in […]
Geoff Babb is a local Bend adventurer, father of twin boys and husband who sought to re-ignite his adventurous spirit after experiencing two strokes that left him in a wheelchair with limited mobility in one hand. His dream was to take his creation, The AdvenChair — an all-terrain wheelchair with an adjustable sit-ski seat made […]
Central Oregon is known for its magnificent landscapes, colorful history and, if you’re into birds, its great diversity of woodpeckers. “Central Oregon is one of the few places where it’s possible to find nearly a dozen species of woodpeckers,” said Chuck Gates, Prineville Bird Club president and field trip leader. “This is made possible by […]
Wanderlust Tours has teamed up with Luckey’s Woodsman for an extraordinary farm-to-table outdoor collaboration called Forage to Table, a naturalist guided tour and four-course dinner. The excursion takes participants to the Metolius Basin, where they learn about foraging techniques, flora and fauna identification, and the art of using simple ingredients found in nature to craft […]
If there’s one event that perfectly encompasses the diverse beauty of Central Oregon, it’s the Pole Pedal Paddle event. From skiing on Mt. Bachelor to paddling along the Deschutes River, the multi-sport race showcases the beloved outdoor recreational activities that capture the essence of the Bend community. “It’s certainly a quintessential Bend event,” explains Marieka […]
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