Renowned cellist Peter Wiley will lead a Master Class presented by High Desert Chamber Music and the Cascade School of Music on Saturday, May 16, 9:00am-11:30am in Heritage Hall at the First Presbyterian Church (230 NE 9th St, Bend) and is free and open to the public. This Master Class is made possible in part […]
High Desert Chamber Music & Cascade School of Music Offer Free Public Master Class with Renowned Cellist Peter Wiley
Hula Dance, Martial Arts Demos Help Highlight ANHPI Heritage Month at COCC
Central Oregon Community College is celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month this May with hula and Filipino traditional dancing, spoken word, martial arts demonstrations, a book discussion and cultural displays at all four campuses. Events are free and open to the public. A book group discussion of โDust Childโ by bestselling author Nguyแป n […]
MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Continues Keep Kids Safe Momentum with May Community Care Project
Following a powerful April recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is carrying forward the momentum of its annual Keep Kids Safe (KKS) Campaign into Mayโcontinuing to highlight the critical role community support plays in preventing child abuse and neglect across Central Oregon. KKS Campaign: Ongoing Impact MountainStarโs KKS Campaign serves as […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Musical is May 16
Middle school, ugh. Itโs the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Heโll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Gregโs best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But itโs not going to be Gregโฆno way. Jeff Kinneyโs popular character takes center stage as Gregโs cartoon diary becomes […]
New Young Adult Addiction Recovery Center Opens in Bend
During a time of uncertain funding, 4D Recovery continues to expand programming to help young people overcome addiction through long-term recovery. โThis center provides free long-term recovery support to any young person seeking a future free from addiction. This is a perfect example of how Measure 110 funds fund critical services,โ stated Tony Vezina, Executive […]
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Will Test Deschutes Alerts May 13
May is Wildfire Preparedness Month, and the Deschutes County Sheriffโs Office of Emergency Management is rolling out a community-wide awareness campaign to help residents strengthen their readiness for fire season. A key part of the effort is a countywide test of Deschutes Alerts on Wednesday, May 13, at 1:00 p.m More than 70,000 residents are […]
Update: The Pine Mountain Fire East of Bend is 100% Contained
On Tuesday, May 12, Central Oregon Fire officials reported the Pine Mountain Fire is 100% contained at 2,589 acres. The fire will transition back to the local unit. A warning has been issued for anyone near the burn area. Burned landscapes present hazards that either did not exist prior to the fire or have been […]
Oregon State Police Violated Sanctuary Laws by Letting Federal Immigration Authorities Query Oregoniansโ Driver and Criminal Records
Oregon State Police have violated state sanctuary law for years by intentionally allowing federal immigration authorities to query state residentsโ data 1 million times each year, according to a lawsuit filed on May 5. The civil complaint, filed by the Rural Organizing Project in Multnomah County Circuit Court, says OSP must immediately stop sharing state […]
Spring Birding Takes Flight in Redmond
Spring has arrived in Central Oregon and with it comes one of the regionโs most vibrant natural spectacles: bird migration. From waterfowl and shorebirds to raptors and songbirds, the Redmond area becomes a seasonal haven for both birds and birders. May and June, in particular, offer near-constant activity as species move along the Pacific Flyway. […]
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Beth Mishler๐ง
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, Adriana Marino sits down with Beth Mishler, a Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and founder of Tula Ayurveda, to explore the foundations of Ayurveda and what it means to live in rhythm with your body. Beth shares her personal journey into holistic health, how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom reshaped her […]

