“You’re talking ancient history here, man,” laughed Lech Wierzynski, responding to a question during a late-June interview about the year he moved out to the Bay Area after studying ethnomusicology at Oberlin College in Ohio. Ancient history by his definition is 20 or so years, but it’s easy to understand why things might be a […]
Attend a pasta dinner fundraiser to help raise money for the Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive. The Veterans of Central Oregon and Summit Health have joined together to form the Central Oregon Holiday Toy Drive. The drive has been formed to replace Toys For Tots, which suspended its campaign, leaving some 9,000 kids without toys. […]
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking two volunteers to serve on the ATV Advisory Committee and ATV Grant Subcommittee starting Jan. 1, 2026. The openings are four-year terms and include one representative for Class II (4wd/sand rails) and one representative for Class III (dirt bikes). The 17-member ATV Committee meets once or twice a […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has opened a public comment period on a proposal that threatens to dismantle the landmark Roadless Rule. This rule preserves the last of our intact public lands as a home for wildlife, a haven for recreation, and a heritage for future generations. Oregon Wild is calling on Oregonians to speak up in […]
Join NAMI’s Virtual Volunteer Information Session on Sept. 17 from 6-7 pm. Learn more about volunteering opportunities with NAMI Central Oregon, including training requirements for our free mental health related programs, support groups, classes and workshops, and how you can be of service to your community!This is a live monthly Volunteer Information session held on Zoom. […]
Residents in the Three Sisters Rural Track Program arrived in Madras earlier this month and are immediately helping fill a need in the community by providing care for up to 900 patients a year in local primary care clinics and at St. Charles Madras. Drs. Ben Khalil and Callie Krewson are the first two residents […]
Join High Desert Food & Farm Alliance for an unforgettable Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 5:30 pm at Terra Kitchen! Enjoy a seasonal menu crafted from fresh, local ingredients, with the option to enhance your experience with a wine or uniquely crafted mocktail pairing. Guests will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers and chefs, who will […]
The Central Oregon Tool Library (COTool) is now open at the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 224 NE Thurston Avenue. COTool offers a wide range of tools for lending, providing community members with access to the equipment they need for home projects, repairs, and creative endeavors, all without the upfront cost of purchasing tools outright. […]
Join Western Environmental Law Center’s Deputy Director Dr. Sristi Kamal in conversation with Think Wild Beaver Works Program Manager Dr. Maureen Thompson for beaver trivia, fun activities, and an interactive discussion on legislative updates to beaver protection work in Oregon. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 12th from 6-8 pm WHERE: 10 Barrel Brewing, 62950 NE 18th St, Bend, OR […]
James Pankow may be known as a founding member and resident trombone player/arranger/songwriter in Chicago, but for a gaggle of grandkids living on the West Coast, he’s Papa. It’s a respite he recently enjoyed before bouncing back into his aforementioned musical role as Chicago returns for its 58th year as a unit. Averaging between 80 […]
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