Bend, OR—Deschutes Public Library will host the OSU-Cascades’s Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing for a Pop-up Science Fair, during the Second Sunday reading series on June 12, 2-4 pm. We invite you to join the library’s Special Guests, the second-year MFA students, for an investigation into the writing life. The Pop-Up Science Fair is a […]
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Extreme Heat Dangerous to Pets
Bend, OR – The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) would like to offer tips on keeping your pet safe in the heat. The best spot for your pet is inside a safe, cool house. Dogs and cats cannot cool their body temperatures as efficiently as humans. If your pet is outside during the day, […]
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Local Builders Join Bend Area Habitat for Humanity
Setting out to build their home in one week as part of Habitat’s nationwide Home Builders Blitz
BEND, OR – During the week of June 6-10, professional homebuilders from across the country will help nearly 250 families build strength, stability and self-reliance through housing during Habitat for Humanity’s annual Home Builders Blitz. Locally, Bend Area Habitat, with the help of the local building community, will attempt to build a house in one […]
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Old Mill District Named as Finalist in Urban Land Institute 2016 Global Awards for Excellence
Bend, Oregon Mixed-Use Center is Honored in International Real Estate Development Award Program
Bend, Oregon – The Old Mill District, a mixed-use retail, dining and entertainment center in Central Oregon, was selected as a finalist in the 2016 Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2016 Global Awards for Excellence program. This program is widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs. The Old Mill District […]
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2016 Munch & Music Concerts in Drake Park Line-Up Announced
BEND, OR – The 26th Annual Bend Memorial Clinic Munch and Music presented by The Source Weekly and Hayden Homes will kick off on July 9th with an outstanding line-up of national touring artists. “This series was started 26 years ago on the idea that communities can be better served by giving members access to […]
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Summertime Birds of Prey Flight Program Returns at the High Desert Museum
Hawks, owls and falcons featured in Raptors of the Desert Sky
BEND, OR—May 28 through Labor Day, September 5, the High Desert Museum’s Raptors of the Desert Sky flight program is scheduled for daily departures at 12:30 pm. Featuring raptors of the High Desert such as hawks, owls and falcons, these birds literally pass right over the viewing crowd as a Museum narrator explains about each […]
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Update on the High Desert Museum Investigation
Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel released the following update on the investigation into the High Desert Museum shooting: At 3:25 PM yesterday, May 31st, a 911 call was placed from the High Desert Museum. The High Desert Museum is Central Oregon’s backyard. For more than 30 years the Museum has enchanted us with the […]
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Breaking Fast
The Pancake Wagon is now open for breakfast on Colorado Avenue
Breakfast is a widespread edible favorite among anyone with a palate and a pulse. Too often choices in this morning meal are confined to either a lengthy sit-down session or a drive-through order followed by immediate regret. However, now Bendites have another option. Open for almost three weeks, The Pancake Wagon located on Colorado Avenue, […]
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Picks 6/1-6/8
Friday 3 Disco Ball Benefit Fundraiser PARTY FEVER—The Down Syndrome Connection of Central Oregon’s Program is raising money in the best way possible, with a funky disco party! There will be food, music and drinks to keep you going! Dress to impress and you might win their Best Dressed contest. 7-11 p.m., The Pine Shed, […]
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Bend Livability Project Housing Sessions
On Saturday, June 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bend Livability Conference will have some interesting housing sessions on affordable housing. The conference will have many speakers including representatives from local government addressing the urban growth boundary and related issues, the need for affordable housing, and even a session on tiny homes, cottage […]
