BEND, Ore. – Mt. Bachelor will open for the summer season on Friday, July 1, with scenic lift rides, lunch at Pine Marten Lodge, disc golf and downhill mountain biking off the Sunshine Accelerator Lift. Sunset dinners and sled dog rides will be offered starting the following week on Friday, July 8, and mountain officials […]
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July 4 Pet Safety
More dogs are lost on July 4 than any day of the year. At BrightSide Animal Center, we urge pet owners to follow the safety tips recommended by the Humane Society of the United States, which is published below. Act now, before the holiday, to protect your pet. Your veterinarian can dispense medications that will […]
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KPOV 88.9 FM Recieves Grant from MRG Foundation
Central Oregon community radio station, KPOV High Desert Community Radio, 88.9 FM, was awarded an important grant from MRG Foundation in June 2016. “KPOV expresses our deep gratitude to MRG Foundation for their generous support of KPOV in 2016,” says Jill Mahler, KPOV Station Manager. “MRG Foundation is a crucial and generous supporter of cutting […]
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Precautions Urged to Help Save Bats
Deschutes National Forest Highlights Precautions at Lava River Cave
Portland, Ore. – Visitors using public lands are encouraged to help fight the spread of white-nose syndrome and save bats in the Pacific Northwest. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations in eastern North America, killing an estimated six million bats since 2006. In March 2016, Washington’s first case of […]
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Upper Deschutes Watershed Council River Clean-up
While we have been busy wringing our hands about the river trash, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council has been busy doing something about it. The local river stewards coordinate the annual Deschutes River Clean-up, and Kolleen Miller, the group’s Education Director, confirms that, “We have watched the problem increase exponentially over the past six years. Last […]
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Troy Field Community Potluck/Picnic
Come down to Troy Field for a community picnic/potluck Wednesday, July 6th from 4-9 p.m. This truly is a bring your own everything (food, chair or blanket). A sound system will be provided so people can share their Troy Stories. There will also be a large canvas where folks can sign their name and leave […]
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Looking Glass Imports & Café Announces Call for Artists & Photographers
Looking Glass Imports & Café announces a call for artists and photographers for their August-October 2016 exhibition. Exhibitions are held throughout Looking Glass Imports & Café, located at 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr., 260 in Bend, OR. 97703, and are two months in duration. New to Bend, Looking Glass Imports & Café offers multi-media […]
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Wheeler County Presents the Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival
All ages are welcome! Free Admission
FOSSIL Ore. – Wheeler County is proud to announce that the 16th annual Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival will be July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2016. The Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival has grown from its start in 2000 and is noted for its wonderful rural atmosphere. Wheeler County, with its three incorporated cities, has the smallest population of people […]
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Arts Central Receives Major Grant
Bend, OR – Arts Central announces that it is the recipient of a $15,000 grant award from The Collins Foundation to expand its staff and upgrade equipment, all to deliver enhanced services throughout Central Oregon. The Collins Foundation exists to improve, enrich and give greater expression to humanitarian endeavors in the state of Oregon and […]
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Fences For Fido Collaborates with Shepherd’s House Women & Children’s Shelter
What do a dog, a homeless woman, a realtor, and small but hearty group of volunteers have in common? Shepherd’s House Women and Children’s Shelter in Bend. Imagine the dangers of being homeless and a woman, either alone or with your children, on the streets of Central Oregon. According to statistics, there are approximately 2,800 […]
