Camp Fire Central Oregon is once again warming hearts through its beloved Valentine’s for Veterans community event, held on Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, Monday, January 20. This annual volunteer event takes place in the morning and welcomes both community members and Camp Fire friends to connect and create handcrafted Valentine’s Day […]
Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community members to warm the hearts of U.S. Veterans through its annual MLK Jr. National Day of Service volunteer event
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Empowerment in Every Mile: Registration Open for the 2025 Happy Girls Bend Run
The 2025 Happy Girls Bend Run, is Central Oregon’s most inspiring all-women’s running event. Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025. From breathtaking trails to an atmosphere of pure empowerment, this is your chance to experience the magic of women running together in beautiful Bend, Oregon. At Happy Girls, every step is a stride toward […]
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Mountain View High School to Present “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical”
Mountain View High School is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Matilda the Musical, a captivating stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved novel. The show will run from February 28th to March 2nd and continue from March 7th to 9th in the Mountain View High School Auditorium. Directed by Amy James, with choreography by […]
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Free Info Night for Learn to Run Bend, Central Oregon’s ONLY Women’s 5K Training Group!
Michelle Poirot, head coach of Ceiling: Unlimited Health Coaching, is now in her fourth year of offering running groups designed by and for women. Learn to Run Bend is Ceiling: Unlimited’s flagship women’s 5K training group. Aspiring runners build a foundation of fitness, running knowledge, and unusually – a robust movement mindset not found in […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Melissa Burr 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer chats with Melissa Burr, Founding Winemaker of Stoller Family Estate, about her fascinating journey from studying naturopathic medicine to becoming a trailblazer in the Oregon wine industry. An Oregon native, Melissa discovered her passion for winemaking while pursuing her Bachelor of Science degree at Portland State […]
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Redmond Man Finds Family, Home through BIRCH Program at Bethlehem Inn
Emilio Sanchez knew he had to leave his mother’s Redmond home about eight months after his younger brother had moved in. Sanchez said the two had argued consistently, and the conflict had become increasingly volatile. “I knew I had to get out,” said Sanchez, a 43-year-old double amputee. “I didn’t feel safe there. And I […]
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Step Into Winter: Wildlife Tracking Snowshoe Hike with Think Wild
Outdoor enthusiasts in Bend are always looking for their next adventure. During the winter, snowshoeing offers a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking for fresh air, exercise or a deeper connection with nature, snowshoeing checks all the boxes. Think Wild, a nonprofit wildlife hospital and habitat conservation organization, is […]
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Empire For Sale
Efforts are underway, the Oregon Journalism Project has learned, to unwind one of the great timber fortunes in the state — at the order of the federal government. On Dec. 26, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr., 83, settled a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Labor to resolve allegations he treated his company’s pension fund […]
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Coffee with a Kick: Boozy Brews in Bend
In Bend, a city known for its craft drinks and laid-back atmosphere, boozy coffee creations are a natural fit. Whether it’s warming up with a classic Irish coffee on a chilly day or savoring a sweet, boozy espresso martini at brunch, these caffeinated concoctions are the perfect blend of indulgence and energy. From nutty espresso […]
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Third Rock Roastery’s Got the Coffee World in Bend’s Hands
Bend has a pretty good number of coffee roasters per capita, but whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well; and whatever is being done well, it’s worth having a lot of it. So, the number of roasters ’round here indicates how much we, collectively, love coffee. But most of the caffeine fiends […]