Bethlehem Inn has launched its annual Harvest for Hope Food Drive to help stock pantries and prepare for the winter season. Both the Bend and Redmond locations are calling for urgent food donations to support the Inn’s Meal Program, which provides three daily meals for every participant seeking shelter through Bethlehem Inn. Requested items include […]
Bethlehem Inn Launches Harvest for Hope
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Locavore Recruiting New Board Leaders
Central Oregon Locavore, a year-round farmers market and 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to strengthening and supporting local food systems, is seeking community leaders to serve as volunteer officers on its Board of Directors. Two key roles are now open: Board President and Board Treasurer. The Board President works closely with the Executive Director and fellow board […]
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4th annual Bend Food Project Quilt Sale to Benefit Local Children
Quilters in Central Oregon are making a difference in childhood food insecurity by selling hundreds of beautifully crafted quilts. All proceeds from the quilt sale will go towards providing food for kids through the Bend Food Project and The Giving Plate. This year, the 4th annual event will take place on November 1 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of Oct. 16
Support for a Performing Arts Center Thank you for your September 25 article and your October 2 opinion piece about the need for a performing arts center in Central Oregon. I would love to see this come to fruition. I am concerned, however, that all acreage that would support a large center is being gobbled up by commercial and residential development. How […]
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Plunge Into Wellness
Cold plunges and thermal lounges aren’t just a trend, they are a lifestyle. And what better place to bring this invigorating practice year-round than Bend? This October, Flux Thermal Lounge will begin its soft opening in Bend’s Westside Century Center, giving locals the chance to enjoy both cold plunges and thermal soaks whenever they choose. […]
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Deschutes Co. District Mapping Advisory Committee to Hold Listening Session
The Deschutes County District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC) will host a public listening session on Oct. 16 to gather community feedback for developing a commissioner district map. Committee members will not conduct any business during the meeting; they will be there solely to hear public input. The DMAC began holding weekly work sessions in September […]
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One Chapter Closing Leads to a New Beginning
Sarah Rankin visits the East Bend Library with her 1- and 3-year-old daughters on a regular basis, two or three times a month. “I love picking out movies for us to watch…or recipe books for myself or crafting books,” she told the Source. Her oldest daughter’s first birthday was celebrated at the eastside library. “We […]
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ODOT is Hiring Seasonal Workers
Winter conditions will soon arrive in parts of Oregon. With the passage of House Bill 3991 and new funding for road maintenance coming to the agency soon, the Oregon Department of Transportation is moving rapidly to hire winter maintenance staff. ODOT is prioritizing filling a mix of seasonal and permanent maintenance positions that provide or […]
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Considering the Cost of Homeowner’s Insurance in Central Oregon
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you haven’t purchased a home in the last few years, making such an important decision regarding homeownership requires careful consideration of the “carrying costs” so that we may reap the benefits of home ownership over the long term. Beyond the purchase price, there are monthly mortgage payments, and perhaps […]
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The Best Fest in the Northwest
To try and describe the exact vibe of the Bend Film Festival is nearly impossible because no two have ever been the same…and I should know because I’ve seen at least one movie at every fest since the first one in 2003. That year, I sat in a frigid Midtown Ballroom and watched a midnight […]