Bend Endurance Academy (BEA) is proud to announce that it has been selected to host the 2026 USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Regional Championships. The event will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at BEA’s state-of-the-art, youth-dedicated bouldering facility in Bend, Oregon. The Regional Championships will assemble over 300 of the region’s premier young climbers […]
Bend Endurance Academy to Host 2026 USA Climbing Youth Bouldering Regional Championships
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Whoville Comes to Life in Sisters
The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss is leaping from the page to the stage as Ovation Performing Arts’ (OPA) Debut cast presents “Seussical Jr.” The zany musical of tongue-twisting childhood tales will take place March 27-29 at Sisters High School, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd. This family-friendly production is a treat for all ages with […]
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CASA Announces Spring Volunteer Training Beginning April 1
CASA of Central Oregon is now accepting applications for its upcoming spring volunteer training course, beginning April 1. The eight-week, 40-hour program will run through May 20 and will be held in Bend on Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. The training prepares community members to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) for children […]
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Partners In Care Community Education: “Living Well to Age Well – A Doctor’s Guide to Healthy Aging”
Local nonprofit Partners In Care invites community members in Central Oregon to its engaging, in-person education series. For the past 18 years, Partners In Care has been providing no-cost community education on a myriad of topics such as preparing for end of life, facing a serious illness, and caregiver tips and resources. The next community […]
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Abstract Art Exhibition at Bend & Student’s Showcase at Redmond
“Satsumas on the Moon,” a collection of abstract paintings by local artist Andrew C.M. Lorish, will be on display at Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library Rotunda Gallery from March 23 to June 10, with a reception from 4-5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For Rotunda Gallery […]
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Camp Fire Central Oregon Invites Community to Celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® with FREE Ice Skating Event!
Hey kids! It’s time to “ready, set, skate!” for FREE with Camp Fire Central Oregon on Sunday, March 15 at The Pavilion. The nonprofit youth development organization is inviting the whole community to its annual Absolutely Incredible Kid Day® (aka #KidDay) celebration—three action-packed hours of *FREE ice skating for the first 200 kids through the door, birthday […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of March 12
Why I didn’t use the VA to pay for my root canal A broken molar, and the resulting $2,000 repair, led to someone asking the question, why didn’t I go through the VA? As an eight-year veteran of the armed forces, I should be entitled. I would like to answer that question publicly, as it is […]
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New Report: Oregon Sports Betting Fails to Fully Protect Residents
A national report released Wednesday gives Oregon an F for how well it protects its residents from online gambling addiction. The nonprofit Center for Addiction Science, Policy, and Research, or CASPR, gave the state a score of 43 on a scale of 100, placing it in the bottom 10 of 50 states. OJP has previously […]
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Poetry Contest 2026
At a time filled with anxiety, frustration and fear for many, there’s a sense of urgency in uniting in community. The Source invites you to share your thoughts and feelings through poetry. Rules: Submissions are limited to 250 words or less. A maximum of three entries per person. Deadline: March 20, 2026 Awards: The winning […]
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Shredder Bend
Getting youngsters excited about skiing for the first time can be a challenge. It’s cold, and for some, intimidating. Morgan Schaening and his wife, Natalie, are opening Shredder Bend, an indoor, year-round ski and snowboard school for children ages one to 10. “We get them in real skis, real boots, real snowboards and we help […]