High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Sends Out a Plea

In March 2026 the U.S. Department of Agriculture terminated nearly $300 million in grant funding across the country. For us at HDFFA, this is more than a news story, it’s a direct hit. We had been awarded $300,000 in critical grant funding to be distributed over three years to strengthen our local food system. And overnight, it […]

The REMAX Key Properties Balloons Over Bend is set to return July 24–26, 2026, bringing a weekend of hot air balloon launches, live entertainment, and community celebration to Central Oregon. This signature summer event will feature free sunrise balloon launches each morning, vibrant Night Glow celebrations, and activities for all ages. “Bend is more than a […]

The science and philosophy of river restoration in Central Oregon will be the topic of Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pub on April 21. The talk will be given by Skuyler Herzog, a hydrologist and assistant professor in OSU-Cascades’ natural resources degree program.  In his talk, Herzog will explore research he’s conducting across Central […]

Central Oregon School of Ballet presents Giselle, one of the most revered works of the classical ballet canon, with performances April 18–19 at Mountain View High School. Tickets are now available at https://centraloregonschoolofballet.com/giselle/ A cornerstone of 19th-century ballet, Giselle is a work of striking contrast—earthy and joyful in its first act, otherworldly and transcendent in its second. This production […]

The Open Arts Center (OAC), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering creativity, intergenerational learning, and belonging, is now open in Bend. Located at 999 NE 2nd Street, in the heart of the Bend Central District, OAC offers a welcoming, community-driven space where teens and adults can explore artistic expression, build creative skills, and connect […]

Bend Park and Recreation District is preparing to move some of its operations and planning staff into a new home and is seeking community help with a name. The approximately 5-acre site is located along Boyd Acres Road near Empire Avenue and will be used as the district’s newest operations and maintenance facility. The former […]

Community members are invited to participate in the design open house for the 2027 Neighborhood Street Safety Program Projects. The open house will be held in person and online to share project information and gather public input. The open house will take place on April 23, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the VFW Event Room, 1503 NE […]