The Council on Aging of Central Oregon (CoA) is proud to mark 50 years of serving older adults and their families across Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties on June 16th, 2025. Since 1975, CoA has grown from a grassroots initiative to a leading regional nonprofit dedicated to supporting all Central Oregonians to age well wherever […]
Council on Aging of Central Oregon Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Older Adults
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Destination Rehab Hosts Free Adaptive Wellness & Outdoor Recreation Day in Bend
Destination Rehab, a Central Oregon nonprofit, invites individuals with physical challenges and disabilities to a morning of movement, connection, and outdoor fun at SOAR 2025 — a free, inclusive event designed to celebrate ability and community through adaptive sports and wellness activities. This year’s event will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 9:00 […]
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Art is Work: Professional Development Workshops for Artists at Scalehouse
Art is Work Summer Workshop Series at Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, led by Nancy Floyd, offers professional development opportunities for Artists and is dedicated to enhancing the skills, knowledge, and professional practices of adult arts learners in the dynamic landscape of contemporary arts education. SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES: -Art is Work: Grant Writing for Artists […]
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Oregon Psilocybin Services publishes interactive data dashboard
Oregon Psilocybin Services (OPS) at Oregon Health Authority has published new data on a just-launched interactive online dashboard based on implementation of new legislation. The OPS Data Dashboard includes data reported by licensed service centers in accordance with SB 303 (2023), now codified in Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 475A. See ORS 475A.372 and ORS 475A.374. […]
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Great NW Milk Drive to benefit pre-term infants!
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, the Central Oregon Breastfeeding Coalition and Nourish Lactation are hosting “The Great NW Milk Drive” to spotlight the importance of non-profit milk donations that benefit infants across the region, especially infants who are born prematurely. Human milk donations from screened milk donors will be collected at the event. The event will […]
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Free Summer Meal Program Begins June 16
Bend-La Pine Schools will offer healthy meals at no charge to children and teens at four outdoor locations this summer. The program, open to anyone 18 and younger, begins Monday, June 16 and continues through the middle of August. “Our summer meals program helps provide families with food security when our school kitchens are closed,” […]
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Nourish Your Neighbor
Nourish Your Neighbor Campaign: Nourish Your Neighbor is a month-long fundraising campaign led by Around the Bend Farms, a Central Oregon nonprofi t committed to food justice, sustainability, and community care. Running throughout June, the campaign aims to raise $50,000 to directly support our mission of growing and distributing organic, nutrient-dense food to those who […]
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Teen Gets His Two Billboards Moment
“Their job is risky. Don’t make it deadly.” It’s a straightforward concept. The language is concise. Combined with clear illustration, the message packs a punch. And now it’s one of ODOT’s newest billboards — one that might save road workers’ lives. The billboard is the work of Gavin McConnell, a recent graduate of Ridgeview High […]
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Safe Parking Set to Operate on Public Safety Campus in Bend
A new safe parking program will create six micro shelter units at the site of the Deschutes County Public Safety Campus in north Bend. Mountain View Community Development, the organization running the safe parking program in Redmond, identified the nearly .05-acre site as viable location, allowing more safe spaces for individuals experiencing homelessness to live. On […]
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Reigniting E-Bike Rebates
A revitalized program will offer 70 residents the chance for a $1,800 rebate on the purchase of an e-bike. Local organization, Commute Options, is partnering with the City of Bend to launch this E-bike Rebate Program, starting on June 16. The program will allow eligible residents to utilize a rebate for the purchase of an electric […]