The magic of winter and the power of community came together once again at 2025 Bend WinterFest, raising an impressive $10,300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO). This annual celebration isn’t just about winter fun—it’s about giving back, and this year’s contribution continues a strong tradition of supporting local nonprofits. Lay It […]
Bend WinterFest Donates $10,300 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon
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Sisters Folk Festival announces new poster artist and initial 2025 lineup
SFF Presents has announced the initial 26 artists slated to perform at the annual Sisters Folk Festival on Sept. 26 – 28, 2025 in Sisters, Oregon and unveiled this year’s poster artist, Sheila Dunn. The preliminary lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Katie Pruitt, Kyshona, Martyn Joseph, Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge, John Fullbright, Sean […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend, James Watts 🎧
We sit down with Silver Moon Brewing co-owner James Watts to discuss Bend’s third oldest brewery’s upcoming 25th anniversary and how the brewery, and the industry, have grown including how beer itself is no longer the sole thirst-slaker at such pubs. Of course, Silver Moon, being a central hub for events and entertainment, has plenty […]
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Crux Sells Bend Property, Remains as Tenants
Crux Fermentation Project found a buyer for its Bend property after listing it for sale about a year ago. The sale of the property included a guaranteed leaseback to Crux to operate for the foreseeable future. The property, purchased by Pacific Foods of Oregon cofounder Jonathan Gehrs and daughter Molly Hummel, includes 1.57 acres of […]
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2025 Pet Photo Contest
We love our pets and it’s clear y’all do too! This year, our Central Oregon Pets Photo Contest had over 450 photos submitted and then almost 2,000 votes in 15 categories. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos of your pets and to everyone who took the time to vote for this year’s winners. We […]
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Confessions of a Cat Junkie
The two brother cats, formerly known as “Fluffy” and “Mousecatcher 2000,” are now named Mack and Mo. We brought them home in early February. They had been residing in one of the exam rooms at our veterinarian’s practice, relocated from a horse ranch in the Los Angeles area (before the fires). They were the last […]
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Central Oregon Pets 2025
A quick glance at this page and you can clearly see that the staff of Central Oregon Pets (aka the Source Weekly and our wonderful contributors) are parents to a pet or few. Our furry and usually* four-legged friends mean the world to us, and we know that feeling extends to so many in our […]
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Parking Lot Birds
If you want to set the burdens of the world aside for a few minutes by watching beautiful birds, you can hike up a mountain or drive to a remote lake or forest. Or, you can simply head to a parking lot. Take, for instance, the now-empty parking lot at the former Costco in Bend, […]
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The Art of Fish Keeping
A fish may not be the most traditional pet, but it can be the ideal option for those wanting a low-maintenance animal while also looking to dip their toes into a new hobby. The act of fish keeping can be therapeutic, a creative outlet or just an aesthetically pleasing activity. “It’s one of those hobbies […]
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Best Practices for Handling Off-Leash Dogs in Central Oregon
As a dog parent, there’s no better feeling than watching your dog run free, doing dog things and living their best life. These small freedoms are incredibly important to our dogs’ physical and mental well-being. We’re so privileged to live here in Central Oregon, where ample opportunities to give our dogs this freedom abound. However, […]