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A Koala-ty Cause

Local teen raises awareness and money, hoping to help save endangered Kangaroo Island wildlife
Avatar photo Cayla Clark

Adler Bartlett, a 13-year-old student at High Desert Middle School, was devastated to hear the extent of the damage caused by the recent Australian wildfires. A longtime animal lover who moved to Bend from Anchorage, Alaska, a little over a year ago, Bartlett realized she couldn’t just stand idly by as helpless Australian wildlife suffered. […]

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An Uphill Battle

Biking to help fight cancer with the Oregon Cancer Bike Out
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

It’s no secret: Central Oregonians love to mountain bike. Putting those tires on a good piece of trail can be euphoric for people. On Oct. 5, bike lovers will get the chance to hit some of the best trails in the area and even ride for a good cause: fighting cancer. “When you’re affected—either you’re […]

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If You Play It, They Will Sing

KPOV brings back popular Beatles Singalong
Avatar photo Richard Sitts

OK, Central Oregonians of all ages, warm up those vocal chords, put on those dancing shoes and get stoked to “Twist and Shout.” Following a two-year hiatus, the popular Beatles Singalong is back.   The event is a fundraiser for Bend’s only nonprofit community radio station, KPOV, taking place Saturday at the Boys and Girls […]

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#TB: Cork & Barrel

Scenes from the annual fundraiser for KIDS Center, with plenty of foodie delights
Nancy Patterson

Eat Drink Bend’s Nancy Patterson filed this report—and photos—from the KIDS Center Cork & Barrel fundraiser July 20. At the Grand Cru Gala, four winemakers featured a pairing for the four dinner courses provided by Chef Franco Console of the Neuman Hotel Group. Tables were presented with an array of cheeses and jams served family-style […]

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A Love of Space and Music

Drummer and astronaut Jim Wetherbee shares his love of music for a local fundraiser
Jaclyn Brandt

Bend is home to actors, musicians, artists, entrepreneurs and plenty of other talented people from all over the world. Jim Wetherbee is one of them, having moved to Bend after retiring. He has an especially unique story, even for Bend. Wetherbee spent more than 31 years at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as an […]

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PICK: Swinging With the Stars

Avatar photo Brianna Brey

saturday 27 Swinging with the Stars DANCE—A fundraiser for the Sparrow Club of Central Oregon, Swinging with the Stars takes on the model of the hit TV show, “Dancing with the Stars.” AKA embarrassing the crap out of local celebrities by partnering them with professional dancers, and forcing them to perform excessive ballroom numbers in […]

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PICK: Benefit Concert for Jake Costa

Avatar photo Brianna Brey

friday 29 Benefit Concert at Volcanic BENEFIT—If you’ve ever stepped foot in Volcanic Theatre Pub, you’ve probably met Jason (Jake Costa), the smiley fella behind the soundboard. Jason recently encountered some unexpected medical expenses and some of his (and our) favorite acts are getting together to help support him: Necktie Killer, Ryan Pickard and Portland’s Hopeless […]

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PICK:The Newberry Event

Avatar photo Brianna Brey

friday 25-sunday 27 The Newberry Event MUSIC FESTIVAL—In a valiant effort to defeat multiple sclerosis, the Newberry Event brings together local bands, camping, art, beer, food and the gorgeous landscape of southern Deschutes County know as “Newberry Country” for a fundraising event like no other. Music from Louis Landon, Vagabond Opera, Brewer & Shipley, Pigs […]

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