Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative Supports 3rd Annual Wildfire Preparedness Fair Series in 2026

The Central Oregon Fire Prevention Cooperative (COFPC) is supporting the third annual Wildfire Preparedness Fair Series; these FREE events share wildfire prevention education, expert tips for protecting your home, staying safe when smoke is in the air, planning for evacuation, and more. The public is invited to join in these fun, family friendly events, to […]

A new exhibit at the High Desert Museum features vibrant murals, hand-drawn animations and freestanding, hand-painted art that offer a window into the daily lives of the people who harvest the fresh fruits and vegetables we bring to our tables. Opening Saturday, April 11, Miguel Almeida: Las Manos que dan de Comer (Miguel Almeida: The Hands That Feed) portrays […]

City Club of Central Oregon will host its April monthly forum on Thursday, April 16, bringing together Central Oregon’s own state legislators for a nonpartisan review of the 2026 Oregon Legislative Session and what it means for residents, businesses, and communities across the region. The forum, titled 2026 Oregon State Legislative Review will take place from 8:00 […]

The City of Bend is launching Go Electric!, a free community workshop series designed to help residents learn practical ways to reduce energy emissions, save money and create more comfortable homes. Energy use, from heating and cooling homes to cooking food and powering transportation, is one of the largest sources of local climate pollution. Transitioning to […]

Campfire Hotel is teaming up with School of Rock Bend to bring live music to its retro, camp-inspired property this summer with a series of laid-back, open-air performances featuring the organization’s talented student musicians. The partnership creates a unique platform for young artists to showcase their skills, while enhancing the hotel’s vibrant, artistic, and community-driven atmosphere. On select […]

Jazz Central, a cooperative effort between Central Oregon Community College and the nonprofit Cascade Chorale Association, is performing an evening of timeless jazz standards at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 10, at the Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, in Bend. Tickets are $29, with dessert and drink included, and early purchase is […]

A well-known Oregon brand is coming to Bend to begin its next chapter. Portland Gear, the Portland-based travel and apparel brand known for its signature “P” logo and water-resistant bags, will open its first store outside the Greater Portland area this spring in Bend’s Old Mill District. The new shop will move into the former […]

Mosaic Community Health, in partnership with Bend-La Pine Schools and Deschutes County Health Services, is excited to announce that the Bend High School-Based Health Center (SBHC) has relocated to a larger, newly refurbished facility. The new site is adjacent to the Bend Senior High campus at 606 SE Glenwood Drive. The clinic began seeing patients […]

Stroke Awareness Oregon (SAO) invites the Central Oregon community to attend Leading With a Purpose, an inspiring evening dedicated to exploring how leadership creates meaningful impact across communities. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tetherow Pavilion in Bend. This year’s theme, “Impact Through Leadership,” […]

Mid Oregon Credit Union’s Spring 2026 fundraiser launched on Monday, April 6 to benefit SMART Reading™. Mid Oregon members and the community are invited to donate online or at any one of Mid Oregon’s branches. One hundred percent of the funds stay in the community where they are collected and are used to support the SMART Reading […]