In 2010, the historic Rademacher House—home to Bend’s first mayor—was the site of Arts Central’s educational programming. That year, the organization opted to close down classes in the space, after “a vile act was committed in full view on the porch.” Inside, a group of young children were gathered for an arts class when the […]
Family Kitchen
Family Kitchen
The Family Kitchen recently received its biggest donation in its 28-year history. Newport Avenue Market, with the generosity of its customers, raised $56,000 for the organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals for anyone in need. The funds raised will cover 67 percent of the food costs for the Family Kitchen’s meals this year. “One of […]
Family Kitchen To Reopen Tuesday
Family Kitchen, an organization committed to serving the nutritional needs of the hungry, was forced to relocate after the Trinity Episcopal Church was severely damaged in one of seven fires set on Wednesday, March 6. Church members and volunteers, however, were back distributing food Thursday night. Several people asked how they could help and this […]

