Roundabout Books to Host World-Acclaimed Novelist Ann Patchett 

Roundabout Books is thrilled to announce that Ann Patchett, award-winning author of Bel Canto and The Dutch House,and #1 New York Times bestselling author, will visit Bend to talk about her newest novel, Whistler, (release date June 2) at the Tower Theatre on July 6 at 7:00 pm, in conversation with Roundabout Books & Cafe store owner Cassie Clemans.  When Daphne Fuller […]

Bend Premier Real Estate, Central Oregon’s proudly independent, family-owned real estate brokerage, today announced the formal expansion of its senior leadership team into a four-woman management structure, reinforcing a clear belief: when women make up the majority of the real estate workforce, women should also hold meaningful leadership authority.  Nationally, real estate agents, full- and […]

Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is proud to announce that it has been selected to host the 2026 USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Regional Championships. The event will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at BEA’s state-of-the-art, youth-dedicated bouldering facility in Bend, Oregon. The Regional Championships will assemble over 300 of the region’s premier young climbers […]

The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss is leaping from the page to the stage as Ovation Performing Arts’ (OPA) Debut cast presents “Seussical Jr.” The zany musical of tongue-twisting childhood tales will take place March 27-29 at Sisters High School, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd. This family-friendly production is a treat for all ages with […]

CASA of Central Oregon is now accepting applications for its upcoming spring volunteer training course, beginning April 1. The eight-week, 40-hour program will run through May 20 and will be held in Bend on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. The training prepares community members to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children […]

Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 18 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The next community […]

“Satsumas on the Moon,” a collection of abstract paintings by local artist Andrew C.M. Lorish, will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from March 23 to June 10, with a reception from 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For Rotunda Gallery […]

Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set, skate!” for FREE with Camp Fire Central Oregon on Sunday, March 15 at The Pavilion. The nonprofit youth development organization is inviting the whole community to its annual Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® (aka #KidDay) celebration—three action-packed hours of *FREE ice skating for the first 200 kids through the door, birthday […]