Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo Announces Sara Evans Will Perform

The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is proud to welcome multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans as part of the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Evans will kick off a week of live music, summer nights, and unforgettable fair experiences right here in Central Oregon. […]

Trail runners from across the Pacific Northwest will gather in Central Oregon this summer for one of the region’s most scenic and challenging races, as the Haulin’ Aspen Trail Run returns on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Hosted by Bend Races, the event features a full marathon, half marathon, and 6.5-mile course (“Half As”), all set entirely on […]

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Bend Bike Fest. Hosted by Bend Endurance Academy, this massive community celebration of cycling takes place next weekend, Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. We’re calling all riders, families, and outdoor enthusiasts to join us for an unforgettable kickoff to the riding season. The highlight of the weekend […]

Central Oregon Community College invites you to attend the 2026 State of the College Address, presented by COCC President Dr. Greg Pereira. This year’s address will highlight student success, workforce and community impact and the College’s continued vision as a first-choice destination for education and opportunity. Event Details:Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m. – Complimentary […]

Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience Disney’s Newsies this May, a high-energy musical filled with unforgettable songs, dynamic choreography, and an inspiring, true story. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies follows Jack Kelly and a determined group of young newsboys who rally together to stand up for what’s right. Featuring beloved songs like “Carrying the […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, kicks off The Big Draft, a community-wide recruitment campaign in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. This national effort aims to recruit volunteer mentors, “Bigs”, to support youth across Central Oregon who are waiting for […]

This May, for National Preservation Month, we’re celebrating America at 250—and the countless ways, big and small, that preservation strengthens communities, breathes new life into neighborhoods, supports a healthier planet, and builds a more just and connected society. Full Schedule of Events available at www.deschuteshistory.org/historic-preservation-month Here are some event highlights – An Evening with Rick […]

After more than two decades of anticipation, Trinity Lutheran Church & School is proud to announce the achievement of permanent occupancy for its campus on Butler Market, marked by the opening of its long-awaited worship and performing arts venue, The Trinity Center. It has been 20 years since the Church relinquished its previous worship space in […]

Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of April 15 to M Perfectly, a Central Oregon nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the long-term success of women in recovery. M Perfectly’s, mission is simple yet powerful: to equip women in recovery with the education, opportunities, and resources they need for long-term success. M Perfectly believes […]

Between April 14 and April 27, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), Oregon State University-Cascades, and Sisters High School are teaming up to conduct a “bioblitz” at four proposed wildlife crossing structure locations along US Highway 20. A bioblitz is a communal effort to record as many species within a designated location and […]