United Way Central Oregon (UWCO) is now accepting applications for $50,000 in Emergency Food & Shelter Grants available to nonprofits serving families and individuals in Deschutes County. A volunteer Emergency Food & Shelter (EFS) Board—made up of local experts, community stakeholders, and industry representatives—determines funding priorities and awards. Grants will provide gift cards or vouchers […]
United Way Will Distribute $50,000 in Emergency Basic Needs Grants
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COCC’s Redmond Choir to Perform ‘Americana’
Featuring songs of Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile and Stephen Stills, Central Oregon Community College’s nearly 80-member Redmond Community Choir takes the stage for a free performance of “Americana: Celebrating Our Musical Roots,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Redmond High School auditorium, 675 SW Rimrock Way. “I started planning for this program late […]
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Old Mill District Marks 25th Anniversary with Golden Ticket Giveaway in 2026 Summer Guide
As the Old Mill District celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, a few lucky readers may find more than they anticipated when they open the annual Summer Guide. To mark this milestone silver jubilee, five “Golden Tickets” will be hidden inside select copies of the 2026 Summer Guide, which begins distribution on Wednesday, May 13 […]
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History Bricks 2026 Lego Contest at the Deschutes Historical Museum
We are inviting community members to explore, learn about, and recreate the distinctive architectural landscape of historic Deschutes County. Participants will learn about the origins of our historic landmarks, the people and places behind them, and artistically recreate them with Lego/Duplo or other comparable brick art. The Deschutes Historical Museum will be a place for […]
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No Kids Club Launches in Bend with Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament
No Kids Club, a new Bend-based golf lifestyle brand built around adult community, social play, and good times on the course, announces its inaugural 4 Man Scramble tournament on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at The Greens at Redmond in Redmond, Oregon. The 21+ four-person scramble benefits the Central Oregon Junior Golf Association (COJGA), supporting junior […]
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St. Charles Selects Michael Hartke to Serve as Next President and CEO
The St. Charles Health System Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Michael Hartke will serve as the next President and CEO of the organization as Dr. Steve Gordon plans to retire later this year. Hartke currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the health system and is looking forward […]
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Redmond Has a Thriving Art Community
The Dry Canyon Community Art Center is flourishing six months after opening on SW Sixth Street in downtown Redmond. The gallery has hosted three exhibitions showcasing local artists. The featured art display changes monthly and items sold in the gift gallery rotate on a regular basis. Art educators teach classes in rooms at the back […]
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Seven Red Light Cameras Go Live in Redmond May 15
The City of Redmond will turn on its red light cameras May 15. Phase one of the automated photo enforcement traffic program includes six stationary cameras and one mobile unit that can be placed in different areas. The first fixed camera locations will be facing north, south, east and westbound at NW Sixth Street and […]
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A Redmond Chinese Classic
When thinking about Chinese food in Central Oregon, too few names come to mind. The region’s culinary landscape is often defined by its omnipresent craft beer culture and farm-to-table Pacific Northwest fare, but tucked into the streets of Redmond and Bend is an underrated Chinese food scene, bridging the gap between classic American comfort and […]
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FireFree Collection Days in Bend Start Next Weekend
Deschutes County is reminding Bend-area residents that FireFree collection days start next weekend at the Knott Landfill. The free yard debris drop-off event will be held Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 24, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week at 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend. The FireFree program helps residents get ready for wildfire season by clearing dry […]