The Rosendin Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to make a positive impact on communities through financial grants and volunteer work, donated $83,550 to six charitable organizations in Central Oregon. The nonprofits support the local community in many ways such as fighting food insecurity, empowering individuals, helping children and young adults, and more. On November […]
The Rosendin Foundation Donates $83,550 to Central Oregon Nonprofits
SCP Hotels Expands Holistic Offerings with Sustainable, Collaborative Workspaces
Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels is excited to announce the launch of Evergreen Ave Collaborative at SCP Redmond Hotel, its thoughtfully restored hotel in Central Oregon. Complementing the existing hotel, the new collaborative workspace is a community-focused environment designed to foster personal wellness, social good, and environmental stewardship while offering convenient work spaces and amenities. […]
Bend Firefighters Host Annual Mustache Bash
The Bend Firefighters are hosting the annual Mustache Bash on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 10 Barrel Brewing โ East (62950 NE 18th Street). Families and friends are invited to don their western-wear and come out for a fun evening supporting a good cause. The event will feature several raffle prizes […]
Central Oregon Holiday Gift Guide
Let these gift ideas from local peopleโs actual closets give you ideas for good cheer this holiday season. Savannah’s Accessories Include: Yellow Sunflower Cup – Staghorn Mercantile Lounge Beige Sweater – Clementine Urban Mercantile Beige Coffee Mug – Jubilee Leviโs Red Corduroy Long Sleeve – Gathered Wares Nomad Design Co. Candle – Desert Rose Cactus […]
Letters to the Editor 11/28/2024
Saving Grace/Mary’s Place As a board member of Saving Grace, I proudly support all the domestic violence services that we offer to the Central Oregon communityโbut I specifically wanted to highlight the value of Mary’s Place and ensure that community members know about this program. Mary’s Place offers supervised parenting time and safe exchanges for […]
Source Warmup
Lori Chavez-DeRemer Named Nominee for U.S. Labor Secretary President-elect Donald Trump announced on Nov. 22 that he’s nominating Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez DeRemer (R-Ore.) for the United States Secretary of Labor. Chavez served as Oregon’s representative for Congressional District 5 and was the first person to hold the seat following a redrawing of the district […]
Horoscope Week of November 28, 2024
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I invite you to get a head start on formulating your New Year’s resolutions. January 1 is a good time to instigate robust new approaches to living your life, but the coming weeks will be an even better time for you Sagittarians. To get yourself in the mood, imagine you have […]
Mortgages and Amortization Schedules
When you first sign on the dotted line for a 30-year mortgage, it can feel like you’re trapped in a financial labyrinth. Your monthly payments seem substantial, yet your equity growth feels painfully slow. This is due to a fascinating aspect of mortgage amortization: the disproportionate allocation of payments in the early years. This is […]
Bringing Holiday Joy: Toy Drive and Benefit Concert at Silver Moon
For children in local shelters, the holidays can feel like an ordinary day โ until a small act of kindness brings joy and magic to their world. The Central Oregon Toy Drive aims to create that delight by hosting its first toy drive and benefit concert at Silver Moon Brewing on Wednesday, Dec. 4, starting […]
Yak Attack: Chasing That Feeling
Dave Dernovsek grew up playing competitive classical piano. In college, he picked up guitar and “started to play in the jazz-funk realm,” he says. “But I’d always had interest in the jam scene and then eventually developed a strong interest in electronica.” Then, in the early aughts, he saw bands like Lotus and Sound Tribe […]

