11-year-old Make-A-Wish® Oregon Ambassador Hosts Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor to Help Make Wishes Come True

Skiers and snowboarders of all ages will come together on Sunday, March 8, at Mt. Bachelor for the Runs for Wishes Ski-A-Thon, creating hope with every run. The fundraiser is spearheaded by Make-A-Wish Oregon Wish Ambassador Holden and his family, with support from Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), with whom Holden trains as part […]

Roundabout Books is excited to host bestselling author Lily Brooks-Dalton, heralded for her rich, powerful fiction, at an in-store event on April 4 at 5:30 pm, to discuss and read from her new novel. Ruins is a powerful, deeply resonant novel about an ambitious archaeologist in pursuit of a  rare artifact from an ancient civilization that would not […]

SFF Presents is thrilled to announce the first 19 artists scheduled to perform at the 29th annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 25-27, 2026, in the heart of Sisters, Oregon.  The initial lineup includes Tommy Emmanuel, Ozomatli, John Gork, Margo Cilker, Mason Via, Thunderstorm Artis, Cristina Vane, Toubab Krewe, Dean Johnson, Maya De Vitry, The […]

The community is invited to the debut of Follow the Beaten Path, a compelling environmental documentary that explores the delicate balance of non-motorized recreation and conservation in Central Oregon’s National Forests as more people are increasingly drawn to the great outdoors. More than just another environmental film, Follow the Beaten Path is a powerful call to action. Through […]

Renowned Western author Rick Steber invites the public to celebrate the release of his latest book, Seventh Son – Nez Perce Lost Cause, 1877, with a special Book Launch Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Rick Steber – MAKERS showroom, located at 131 NE 5th Street in downtown Prineville. This gathering will feature live […]

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Instead of focusing on distant events, the Museum asked what the legacy of independence meant for the High Desert. Beginning this spring, High Desert Museum invites the public to join 250 in the West, a new yearlong program exploring how some of America’s founding themes—public lands, citizenship, and identity—intersect with regional […]

RootedHomes is proud to announce that it has opened applications for Rooted at Antler, a permanently affordable, net-zero homeownership community at 1699 W Antler Avenue in Redmond. The Antler Campus is the second RootedHomes community in Redmond. Recognizing the need for both affordable and mid-market housing in Central Oregon, RootedHomes developed this community for families earning […]

Burgerville, the Pacific Northwest’s premium fast-food chain known for its quality, locally sourced, and sustainably-focused menu, is turning 65! The company opened its first location in Vancouver on March 10, 1961, and has since expanded to more than 40 restaurants throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington.  To celebrate 65 (Sixty-Thriving!), Burgerville invites the community to a store-wide, one-day-only birthday bash on Tuesday, March 10, complete with birthday décor, 1960s throwback music, special deals and swag including:   $1.65 Small Classic Fries $1.65 22oz Fountain […]

During its Feb. 25, 2026, work session, the Bend City Council discussed whether to adopt Section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code, which establishes home-hardening requirements to help make new, detached residential structures more wildfire resilient. R327 is a state-adopted section of the residential building code that local jurisdictions can opt into. After reviewing options […]