Immigrant families in Central Oregon will benefit directly from the Empowering Families Luncheon 2024, a fundraising event sponsored by the Latino Community Association. LCA invites the public to join them from 11:30 am-1 pm on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road in Bend. In the current political climate, many immigrants […]
Empowering Families Luncheon
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Proactive Parenting Around Addictive Technology: An Evening with Emily Cherkin
Emily Cherkin, MEd., aka The Screentime Consultant, combines the unparalleled expertise of a well-known screentime expert with the compassionate and accessible voice of someone who understands the struggles of becoming more tech-intentional — both as a teacher and parent. Emily will lead a presentation on how to support children in developing balanced screen habits. Parents […]
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Women’s History Study Kicks Off Effort to Recognize Related Historic Places
The Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has released Oregon Women’s Labor History: A Historic Context Statement 1903-1990. The document, which can be found at www.oregonheritage.org , is the initial product of a larger effort to prepare and submit a Multiple Property Documentation Form (MPDF) for listing in the National Register of Historic Places to […]
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City of Bend Hosting Open House to Plan for People Streets
Community members are invited to attend an open house on Planning for People Streets. Bend has great people-centered streets — like Brooks Street Alley and is expecting more in the future. This study will help the City plan for where and how Bend could have more of these kinds of vibrant People Streets in Bend. […]
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A Rise in Mailbox Break-Ins Around Bend and Redmond
Reports of people breaking into mailboxes in and around Deschutes County have spiked this fall season, according to officials, leading to an ongoing investigation. Since Oct. 15, the Bend Police Department has seen an increase in reports of community mailboxes being forced open, or attempts to do so. Bend PD also noted reports of some […]
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Breaking Down the Song, “Lucky” with Blind Pilot
It’s been eight years since Blind Pilot has released new music. Primary songwriter Israel Nebeker was facing a serious writer’s block. Meanwhile, bandmates and couple Luke Ydstie and Kati Claborn poured their energies into songwriting for their own project, releasing a slew of recordings as The Hackles. Even drummer Ryan Dobrowski joined the pair and […]
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Sheriff Shane Nelson Makes Public Statement About Political Candidate, Fueling Election Tension
On Tuesday evening, Sheriff Shane Nelson posted a public statement on the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office’s official Facebook page that Nelson described as a response to “numerous emails and phone calls” he received in the last week requesting a formal statement about Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp’s current status at DCSO. Vander Kamp is a longtime […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break with Paula Dreyer 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Paula Dreyer, a classically-trained pianist and composer based in Bend, Oregon, whose distinctive music draws from Romantic, Impressionistic, and Spanish influences. Paula shares her inspiring journey from early piano lessons to becoming an internationally recognized musician, educator, and author of the popular […]
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The Beer Issue
Bend Earns Reputation as Beer Mecca: More Great American Beer Fest medals return to Central Oregon than Portland Bend, By Way of Belgium: Monkless Brasserie is a singular experience Homebrewers Team Up with Breweries for People’s Choice Event: Boneyard hosts tasting event for homebrewers to show off their goods ‘Cheers to the Land’ Beer Dinner […]
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NeighborImpact informa de cientos de nuevas plazas en guarderías
Una actualización de la organización local sin ánimo de lucro NeighborImpact informó de mejoras en la industria local de cuidado de niños. La organización sin fines de lucro compartió sus logros en una reunión de la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Deschutes el 21 de octubre, destacando cómo la financiación ayudó a crear 224 […]