When it comes to making music, every musician has their own journey. And Kimberly June has been on that road—with plenty of twists and turns along the way—for as long as she can remember. She began singing solos in her church choir at a young age, unknowingly kicking off her lifelong passion for music. After […]
Kimberly June—A Long, Winding Path to Making Music
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Apparently, Oregon Doesn’t Always Send Its Best to Washington
It all sounds so familiar: A high-ranking official is accused of inappropriate behavior. Nothing to see here, the White House says — it’s obviously the work of a disgruntled employee. Next come allegations against the official’s spouse. A few days of news reports, vague details of calls to the police related to sexual assault, and […]
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Governor Kotek Convenes Experts to Chart a Path to Universal Preschool for Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek announced she is convening state and national early learning experts to provide recommendations to improve access to affordable, quality childcare and preschool across the state, with the ultimate goal of ensuring access to preschool for all Oregon children. “While President Trump freezes funds for childcare and undermines early education, Oregonians agree that […]
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Roundabout Books to Host Award-Winning Author and Journalist Lauren Kessler
Roundabout Books is honored to host Oregon author Lauren Kessler to read from and discuss her new memoir, Everything Changes Everything, a riveting story of walking the Camino de Santiago after the deaths of her husband and daughter, at an in-store event March 31 at 6:30 pm. This is a resonant and timely story about love, loss, and forging […]
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Sunriver Music Festival
Hailed for the breadth of his work on the podium and at the piano, Maestro Brett Mitchell has carved a unique path in the world of contemporary American classical music. Sunriver Music Festival’s Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell will present an exclusive solo piano recital featuring his own arrangements for film in Sunriver on April 11. Visit sunrivermusic.org for […]
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City Celebrates 100 Years of Water Services
Prior to 1926, the community’s drinking water came from the Deschutes River. In the early 1920s, dams built at Crane Prairie and Crescent Lake led to algae blooms and tainted water supplies. So the City found a new water source and took over the service of providing drinking water from Bend Water, Light & Power […]
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“Know Rot” this March with Deschutes Public Library
Redefine “rot” and explore themes of decay, transformation, and renewal with Deschutes Public Library this March. Send your tastebuds on a journey with artisanal cheese tastings or attend a family-friendly charcuterie class focused on fermented foods. Explore the world and plot of Hamlet, Shakespeare’s famous play, in a two-part series. Create layered gelli-plate prints using mushrooms […]
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Destination Rehab Launches Free Walking Soccer Program for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease
Destination Rehab is excited to announce the launch of its Walking Soccer for Parkinson’s Disease program, an 8-week indoor program designed specifically for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease. The Indoor Soccer kicked off this week and will run from February 18th through April 8th. This class offers a fun, supportive, and engaging way to improve […]
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Bend-La Pine Education Foundation Partnerwhip with Mt. Bachelor Raises $28,125 for Local Students
The Bend-La Pine Education Foundation continues its partnership with Mt. Bachelor and the Ski 4 Schools program, now in its 21st year. This popular program offers discounted tickets to skiers and snowboarders and directs the proceeds to local area schools in Bend and Redmond. Once again, the tickets sold out in record time, raising $28,125 […]
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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Targeted Test of Deschutes Alerts on Wednesday, Feb. 25
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management will conduct a targeted Deschutes Alerts test at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25. This annual reminder message will be sent to approximately 2,500 residents who have indicated in their Deschutes Alerts profile that they have additional needs, such as mobility challenges, dialysis requirements, or reliance on […]