First Interstate Bank has partnered with The Giving Plate, central Oregon’s largest food pantry, for an ongoing food drive. First Interstate is providing reusable orange bags at each branch location in Central Oregon. These bags can be filled with food purchased at local stores or packed with food from home pantries. Once filled, they can […]
First Interstate Partners with The Giving Plate for Food Drive
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OSU-Cascades to screen local filmmaker’s documentary about self confidence
Oregon State University – Cascades will host a screening of “Confidence,” a film produced by local filmmaker Bola Gbadebo that looks at self-confidence through several community members’ eyes. The screening will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., Feb. 27 in the atrium of Edward J. Ray Hall on the OSU-Cascades campus. The event is […]
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Parks Board Re-Evaluates the Reality of a Southern Pedestrian Bridge
The Bend Park and Recreation Board on Feb. 18 unanimously voted in favor of further exploring the feasibility of a highly supported bike and pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River, near Bend’s southern urban growth boundary. The decision puts a plan in motion to examine the viability of a trail connection that aims to close […]
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BendNest Bookshelf Spring 2025
A Treasure of Measures By Mike Downs | Illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz How would you measure the time it takes to read a good book with your brother or sister? Or to splash in a puddle? Do you mark your inches of growth on the wall? Author Mike Downs takes an imaginative look at the […]
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BendNest Calendar Spring 2025
Tuesdays Kids Yoga Teacher Training YOGA – Join Namaspa’s lead children’s yoga trainer, Deven Sisler, to become a certified children’s yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She has developed a comprehensive 95-hour teacher training online that is perfect for parents or educators who want to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness with children. Namaspa Yoga […]
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Dynamic Youth Theater Brings Teens, Audiences Together
Local theater group, the Ponderosa Players, brings the musical, Ride the Cyclone (High School Edition) to life February 19-22 at Open Space Event Studios, in Bend. Known for their pre-professional youth theater productions, the Ponderosa Players are poised to deliver this cult hit musical, which blends humor and emotion, while adding in some amazing technical […]
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The Beauty of Children in Nature
A special part of Bend’s history, Skyliners Lodge, also known locally as Skyliner Lodge, has been a treasured space where families have gathered throughout the years to explore nature, ski and celebrate. Sadly, this summer, it is set to close due to some looming major repairs and subsequent funding issues. Located along Tumalo Creek in the […]
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Edible Easter Fun
If you’re looking for a spring baking activity or special dessert for Easter, a flowerpot cake is the perfect way to mix creativity, fun and a little bit of magic. Although there are numerous variations, this recipe provides an easy step-by-step guide. Gather the kids and dig in! Ingredients and Supplies Cake Your favorite chocolate […]
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Fire, Water, Air, Earth
Since ancient times, philosophers and artists have honored the four natural elements – earth, air, fire and water – as essential to life. Across the globe, cultures acknowledge that these four elements not only sustain physical life but also carry many religious and spiritual meanings as well. As spring welcomes the newness of life, now […]