Central Oregon audiences will get a three-for-one comedy lineup May 16 when Helen Keaney, Shanan Kelley and special guest Chelsea Woodmansee take the stage at the Tower Theatre. Expect laughter, a little unpredictability and a few jokes that hit suspiciously close to home — possibly while someone’s in-law sits in the front row, taking mental […]
Three Comedians with Bend Ties Reunite for a Night of Snappy Wit, Shared History & a Bit of Family Drama
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Bad Moods, Self-Criticism and Love
I’ve been on a love roll… Last month’s Inner Heroes message was entitled “Democracy & Love. ” A few of my earlier titles were: “Love Your Demons,” “Love Wisdoms from Heaven” and “A Few Random Love Stories.” Another one was “How to Make Love,” not the erotic kind, but the day-to-day kind of love. Let’s all […]
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Big Moves for Plant Medicines
I wrote about this last December, but now that (some) cannabis has actually been rescheduled, from Schedule I to Schedule III, let’s revisit. President Biden started the ball rolling in 2022 and in 2024; the Justice Department formalized the process of moving cannabis from Schedule I to III. Last year, President Trump directed the DOJ […]
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Warns People to Secure Vehicles at Trailheads & Parks
With spring-like weather upon us and many people planning to get outdoors and enjoy local trails, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is sharing a friendly reminder to help prevent theft at trailheads and local parks. In recent weeks, deputies have seen an increase in calls involving trespass into parked cars and theft of items at […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Loren Mahaffey🎧
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Marino sits down with Loren Mahaffey, a longtime yoga educator and licensed massage and bodywork therapist whose work bridges eastern and western understandings of the body. Loren shares her journey from competitive athletics and early injury into a lifelong practice of yoga, bodywork, and anatomy-based teaching, […]
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Celebrate 50 Years of Pole Pedal Paddle at PPP Trivia Night
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) invites the community to celebrate the 50 years of the Pole Pedal Paddle at a PPP Trivia Night on Tuesday, May 5, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Crux Fermentation Project’s Pub in Bend. The event brings together long time participants, volunteers, supporters and newcomers for an evening […]
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Commute Options Announces Return of May Walk & Roll Challenge
Commute Options is inviting Central and Eastern Oregonians to trade four wheels for two feet (or two wheels) this spring with the return of the May Walk & Roll Challenge. Running from May 4 to May 17, the challenge is the centerpiece of a month-long regional celebration of sustainable transit, community connectivity, and healthier lifestyles. Whether commuting […]
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Roundabout Books to Host Adventurer and Author Kevin Fedarko, Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction
Roundabout Books is excited to host New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko at an event on June 11 at Summit High School (time TBD) to share stories from his award-winning book, A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon, recounting his end-to-end traverse of the Grand […]
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Firewood Cutting Opens May 1 in Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Beginning Friday, May 1, personal and commercial use firewood collection season will resume on the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests and Crooked River National Grassland. Firewood season runs through November 30, 2026. The public should note this is only for the National Forest system lands and does not include permits for firewood cutting on land […]
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Local Partnership Expands Substance Use Treatment Services for Youth in Central Oregon
Mosaic Community Health, Sisters School District and Deschutes County Health Services are expanding access to critical substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for adolescents across Central Oregon, thanks to new funding from the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program. For the past two years, the three partners have collaborated on the UpShift program, a school-based initiative providing […]