Everyone’s favorite “Toasted” sub shop says โforget National Sandwich Day, and instead, party with us for the Chebasphereโs own original holiday: the second annual Nugsgiving ๐with free food, good vibes, and zero gimmicks.โ On Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 4:20โ10:00 p.m., homies can roll up to any participating Cheba Hut nationwide and snag one free 4โ Nug-sized sub or an order of Pretzel ๐ฅจ Nugs […]
Cheba Hut Celebrates Nugsgiving with Free Food
Oregon CCB Investigators Visit 400 Jobsites Looking for Unlicensed Contractors
The Oregon Construction Contractors Board is investigating 68 potential violations after investigators visited 429 job sites looking for unlicensed contractors. This effort, which took place between October 13-24, was a part of a joint effort taking place over many states, coordinated by NASCLA (National Association of State Contractor Licensing Agencies). State licensing agencies associated with […]
Books. Bites. Big Reveal.
Donโt miss the after-hours celebration as we reveal the next A Novel Idea community book club selection. On Saturday, December 6, readers and community members gather to get the first look at the 2026 A Novel Idea pick (one for adults and teens, and one for young readers). Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at the Downtown Bend Library, […]
Windermere Real Estateย Shares the Warmthย Again this Winterย
As temperatures drop, Windermere Real Estate brokers are once again coming together to help keep their neighbors warm by providing essential winter items for those in need. As part of the annual Share the Warmth campaign, the Windermere office in Bend will be collecting donations from Monday, November 3, through Friday, December 19, to benefit Bethlehem Inn and Central […]
Deschutes County Invites Students to Design “I Voted” Sticker
Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this milestone, the Deschutes County Elections Office is hosting an โI Votedโ sticker contest for the 2026 elections. Students in grades K-12 are encouraged to design a sticker that celebrates our right to vote. Winning designs […]
Central Oregon Youth Orchestra Winter Concert
Central Oregon is a rich community of outdoor activity, and music is a great way to come indoors and explore a special opportunity of music making with good friends and new friends! Each season COYO students will rehearse and present a wide variety of exciting repertoire featuring student soloists and nationally recognized performers. COYO members […]
Veterans Get in Free to the High Desert Museum on Veterans Day
The High Desert Museum will be honoring Veterans Day all day long with free admission for veterans, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, November 11. Experience the inspiring artwork of Joe Feddersen, explore the world beneath our feet in Soil Alive! and discover the aftermath of wildfire in Hollow and Still. Active-duty service members and up to […]
Market of Choice Launches Food Drive to Support Families Facing Food Insecurity
To help provide food for local families in need, Market of Choice is teaming up with its customers to help tackle food insecurity across Oregon. With the need greater than ever this season, Market of Choice has donated $60,000 to food banks statewide this month, and is encouraging customers to make a difference by giving cash donations […]
Songs That Feel Like Home
This November, acclaimed singer/songwriter Joshua Radin is bringing his heartfelt and authentic sound to the Volcanic Theatre Pub as part of his “One Day Home” fall tour. Radin is touring the country to share his new album, “One Day Home,” described as โhis most ambitious and personal yet,โ with a live audience. If youโre drawn […]
Tribal Learning Series Aims to Facilitate Conversations and Education
In honor of Native American month, two Central Oregon organizations are partnering to offer a unique community learning event that explores how people can engage and work with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and other tribal nations. The Tribal Learning Series, offered by Suppah Consulting and Allyship in Action, will offer participants the choice […]

