A decision by the Oregon School Activities Association on Oct. 16 places Bend high school athletic teams in the 6A athletic conference for the 2018-19 school year. Some believe Bend high schools, currently members of the 5A division, lack sufficient competition, due to their ranking as the three largest and most competitive schools in the 5A […]
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The Rebecca Foundation is opening Bend’s first diaper bank in 2018
Diaper need in the U.S. affects one in three families, especially here in Central Oregon. Many families will have to choose between either purchasing diapers or food. At this time, there are no government or state assistance programs that help struggling families purchase diapers and there are few resources for this type of aid in […]
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The Coolest Sport in Town
Youth hockey focuses on teamwork
Put those old ideas about ice hockey in a deep freeze. It’s quickly turning into the perfect sport for kids! Sure, the game can conjure up some rough images, not the least of which are fistfights and missing teeth. And yes, while there’s still a trace of hockey’s more violent traditions at the professional level, […]
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Managing Expectations During the Holidays
Local Experts Help You Plan Your Dream Experience
Elf is queued up and the kids are diligently researching and writing wish lists for Santa. The neighborhood lights signal a time for holiday cheer, but deep down the fear of unmet expectations is creeping in. Gathering with loved ones and watching the pure joy spread across your children’s faces as they open gifts should […]
