Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver (HFHLPS) is proud to celebrate the dedication of three newly completed townhomes in Putney Place on December 7, 2024. These homes mark the culmination of the Putney Place development and represent a significant milestone in HFHLPS’s mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities in South Deschutes County. The construction […]
Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver Celebrates the Dedication of Three New Townhomes in Putney Place Neighborhood
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Sunriver Music Festival Upcoming Events and Call to Artists
2025 continues the tradition of Sunriver Music Festival’s crowd-pleasing Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance Concert. Sponsored by Sunriver Resort and featuring the 17-piece Blue Skies Big Band, here’s your opportunity for a fun night out in the iconic Great Hall at Sunriver Resort. The Blue Skies Big Band travels all over Oregon spreading the swing […]
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63 Boys in Central Oregon are Waiting for a Mentor
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon urgently seeks caring male mentors to make a life-changing impact on local youth. Right now, 63 boys aged 6-17 are waiting across Central Oregon for a Big Brother to help them navigate challenges, celebrate successes, inspire their potential, and have fun with. Research consistently shows that having a […]
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Hayden Homes Amphitheater opens food vendor application for 2025 concert season
The Hayden Homes Amphitheater is now accepting applications from local food vendors for the upcoming 2025 summer concert season expected to run from mid-May through October. Interested vendors can find the application and more information at BendConcerts.com. The application period closes February 12, 2025, or earlier if the amphitheater reaches application capacity. Early application submissions […]
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Shepherd’s House Ministries Seeks Christmas Dinner Donations
Shepherd’s House Ministries invites the Central Oregon community to unite in the spirit of giving this holiday season. The organization is preparing a warm and festive Christmas Dinner for individuals and families in need, which will be hosted at the Redmond Center Shelter, 1350 S HWY 97, Redmond, on December 20th. To ensure the success […]
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City Engineer Resigns Following Internal Investigation into Partnership with Macher Developers
A city employee who led Bend’s Private Development Engineering Division resigned last month, on the heels of an internal investigation into ethics violations for her participation in a development group with former executives at Pahlisch Homes. Deedee Fraley, an engineer with the City from 2017 until her November resignation, was the assistant city engineer in charge […]
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Pray for Snow!
Gear Up Locally: Bend-Based Ski and Snowboard Brands Perfect for Winter Adventures From base layers and handcrafted boards to playful mittens, support these Central Oregon companies Mt. Bachelor Uses New Cameras to Prevent Pass Fraud New technology at the resort uses photo comparison to help identify illegal pass sharing Avalanche Monitoring Center in Central Oregon […]
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Holiday Cheers!
The holidays are here, and whether you’re hosting a party or cozying up by the tree, the right cocktail can make everything a little more festive. The holidays call for bold flavors and rich textures that wrap you in comfort and provide just the right amount of sparkle to make everything feel magical. These four […]
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Calm Like a Bomb
Not too long ago, I had the terrible idea of trying to make myself a spice lord by trying some of the hottest dishes in town to see if I could hang. “Hot Ones” was at the peak of its popularity on YouTube, and I knew there was no way some of those ridiculous celebrities […]
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Understanding Intimacy: Hungry for Love
I’ve been married to my best friend for 15 years. We get along very well in every area of our lives except in the bedroom. Honestly, she’s like a pal who I see walking around the house in skimpy PJs but who never touches me. I don’t touch her anymore either because I’ve been rejected […]