Last month’s message was titled We Are All One. Simply said, we need each other so much more than we could ever imagine. This understanding of life puts peace in my head and my heart. Even if you and I disagree on many things, you and I might very well need one another sometime…soon. I […]
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Complying with Gravity
My obsession with musical theater switched off one day before I was able to join the “Wicked” fanbase. The music from “Les Mis,” “Hedwig,” “Spring Awakening,” “Rent,” “Once,” “Rocky Horror,” “Phantom” and a few more still spin round in my head some weeks, but shows like “Cats,” “Rock of Ages” and “Frozen” feel lukewarm and […]
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Hospice of Redmond Announces 42nd Annual Festival of Trees Gala
Hospice of Redmond announces the return of its premier holiday fundraising event, the 42nd annual Festival of Trees. This beloved Central Oregon tradition, recognized as the ‘Best Nonprofit Event’ of the year (2024 and 2025) by Source Weekly, will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. The daytime event, free […]
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Pacific Power Will Match Your Contribution to Oregon Energy Fund, 2 For 1
Pacific Power is making it easy to help your neighbors and their families stay warm this season. For every dollar you donate, Pacific Power will match customer donations to the Oregon Energy Fund with $2 more. Pacific Power customers who receive their bills by mail will find an Oregon Energy Fund contribution envelope included in November. Customers who pay their bills electronically can send a check or […]
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Central Oregon Mastersingers Announce Added Matinee for Annual Holiday Concert
The Central Oregon Mastersingers are delighted to welcome the community to celebrate the joy, warmth, and wonder of the season at their annual holiday concert, What Sweeter Music!, at the Tower Theatre. Due to high demand, the ensemble is pleased to announce the addition of a 2:00 pm matinee performance on the same day as […]
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COCC’s Redmond Community Choir to Perform “Sounds of the Season” on Dec. 14.
‘Holiday Magic’ with COCC’s Cascade Chorale Cascade Chorale, a choral class of Central Oregon Community College, will present “Holiday Magic — A Season’s Journey” concert of holiday songs under direction of COCC’s James W. Knox, with special guest Bob Shaw, on Dec. 6 (7 p.m.) and Dec. 7 (3 p.m.) at the Tower Theatre in downtown […]
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Bend’s First Water-Based Contrast Therapy Lounge
A new kind of wellness experience is coming to Bend. Flux Thermal Lounge offers a modern, nature-inspired spin on the ancient practice of contrast therapy: alternating immersion in hot and cold water to support mental clarity, recovery, and resilience. Flux is 100% water-based and social — designed for both personal reset and connection. With private […]
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Hayden Homes Nationally Ranked 11th Best Workplace for Women and 13th Best Workplace for Parents
Fortune Media recently announced the prestigious honors that Hayden Homes has been ranked 11th Best Workplace for Women in the nationand 13th Best Workplace for Parents in the nation. Great Place to Work, which is the global authority on workplace culture, chooses its honorees based on the survey data and a company’s ability to offer positive outcomes for employees regardless of job role, race, […]
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Four Decades of the Festival of Trees
You can decorate your home without effort and donate to a good cause by bidding on a tree at the annual Festival of Trees. The Hospice of Redmond has hosted the fundraiser for 42 years. It’s been chosen by Source readers as the Best Nonprofit Event in 2024 and 2025. More than 30 elaborately decorated […]
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Bend Fire & Rescue Hosts Food Drive For NeighborImpact
Beginning today through Dec. 12, Bend Fire & Rescue invites the community to bring non-perishable food donations to any of our fire stations to help combat food insecurity for local families in need this holiday season. Bend Fire is asking for donations of non-perishable food items such as canned goods, dried pasta and grains, and items […]