Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking to better understand residents’ desires for organized recreation programs and services. A community wide survey will help the district to align recreation programs and services with the community’s priorities. A statistically valid survey is being distributed to 5,000 household mailboxes beginning this weekend. Questions will be asked about […]
Recreation needs survey coming to mailboxes soon
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City of Redmond Invites Interested Artists to Apply for Art Around the Clock
The Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) is seeking artists interested in showcasing their sculptures in the heart of Redmond as part of the eighth round of Art Around the Clock, a rotating outdoor public art gallery program. Interested artists and artists teams will want to review the Request for Proposals (RFP) available […]
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Special Screening of No Place to Grow Old to Address Senior Homelessness Crisis
Central Oregon Villages and the Council on Aging of Central Oregon are proud to host a special screening of No Place to Grow Old, a compelling 44-minute documentary that sheds light on the escalating crisis of senior homelessness. The screening will take place on Wednesday, February 5th, from 6-8pm at Ray Hall on the OSU […]
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Black History Month at COCC Highlighted by Afrobeats Dance, Dinner Celebration
Featuring an Afrobeats dance class, a screening of the 2023 film “Origin” and an educational dinner celebration, Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Black History Month commemoration kicks off on Feb. 8. All events are free and open to the public and registration is required; email mlegrand2@cocc.edu to reserve a spot for individual events. More details […]
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Five St. Charles nurses earn DAISY distinction
Five nurses from St. Charles Health System recently earned DAISY Awards for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the outstanding, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The nurses, who represent all four St. Charles hospitals in Bend, Redmond, Madras and Prineville, were recognized with a ceremony on their respective units and presented with a […]
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St. Charles Health System Partners with Rimrock Trails Treatment Services in Supporting Programs Addressing Substance Use and Behavioral Health Challenges in Central Oregon
Rimrock Trails announced today that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System. Grant monies will be directed to the Rimrock Trails’ Peer Support Specialist Program. Rimrock Trails is proud to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from St. Charles Health System, which will contribute to the Peer Support Specialist […]
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Wyden Decided Against Protecting the Owyhee, and Now Oregonians May Not Get Another Chance Soon
Dr. Julie Weikel, a retired large animal veterinarian, has been fighting to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands in Southeastern Oregon for a long time. How long? “My daughter’s name is Owyhee, and she’s 43 years old,” she says. Weikel, 78, now lives about 30 miles south of Burns in Harney County but treated animals from all […]
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Nowhere to Stay
Last August, on a clear, sunny day, a group of elected officials and health experts gathered at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend for a presentation on emergency services for youth experiencing a mental health crisis in Central Oregon. The information they left with was bleak. Emergency departments at all St. Charles hospitals in Central […]
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How to Hold Title
This week, I thought we could touch on a subject that occurs with every real estate transaction, and that is how to hold title. Title is essentially the “proof” that you are the rightful and legal owner of a property; however, this is not something that is often discussed, especially with first-time homeowners. This article […]
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Local Love: A Q/A with Steve Arnold of Blackstrap Bluegrass
“We’re not truly a bluegrass band,” says Steve Arnold, reflecting on his quarter century in Bend’s Blackstrap Bluegrass. It’s easy to understand how a band that’s been making music and playing shows for more than 25 years might not stick to just one lane. “I’m the only original” band member, he continues. “We’ve had three […]