The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has two openings for people passionate about supporting active modes of travel. The committee is seeking a new youth/student member and a new at-large member to advise ODOT on bicycle and pedestrian issues across the state.
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Since 2011, the women of Central Oregon have been donating gently used and new bras to Soroptimist International of Bend’s “Bras from Bend” drive. It is amazing what an impact of a no longer needed undergarment can make on other women halfway around the world.
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The Oregon Department of Human Services celebrates National Social Work Month in March. Social work is inherent in the work done by the Child Welfare Division and other areas at ODHS, which annually helps 1.5 million Oregon residents through all stages of life.
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The Sunriver Music Festival fills Central Oregon with music August 4-17. In two premier venues – Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall and the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend – Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell leads world-class orchestra musicians and acclaimed soloists in a remarkable 46th season of the landmark Summer Festival.
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The Center Foundation is proud to present the Train Your Brain program to third-grade classes across Central Oregon. Prompted by an alarming increase of preventable head injuries among youth, this injury prevention program educates more than 2,000 elementary school students in Central Oregon about brain injury prevention and the importance of helmet safety.
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Sexual harassment, assault and abuse can happen anywhere, at any time. During the month of April, Saving Grace is highlighting the reality of sexual assault to raise awareness and support survivors throughout Central Oregon.
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when prevention organizations elevate the importance of understanding how to prevent – and heal from – the devastating affects abuse has on children and families.
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State Forester Calvin Mukumoto has proclaimed all of April as Oregon Arbor Month, allowing lots of time for commemorative plantings and other tree-related activities.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Bend’s Old Mill District is excited to announce that Anthropologie will be opening in the riverfront shopping district later this year. Anthropologie, which is best known for its creative fashions and home décor, opened its first store in Wayne, Pennsylvania in 1992. Part of the URBN brand portfolio that includes Urban
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Four Central Oregon community members have been appointed to serve on the Oregon State University – Cascades Advocacy and Advisory Board by Interim Vice President Andrew Ketsdever.
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MountainStar Family Relief Nursery believes that every child deserves the best start possible. It’s child abuse prevention programs keeps Central Oregon children safe, parents successful, and build communities of hope.
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Central Oregon Community College’s popular Central Oregon Summer Spanish Immersion program, a multi-day language and cultural experience set for June 26-29 at the college’s Redmond campus, is opening its registration on Monday, April 10.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Fifty-three organizations addressing a community issue or need through the arts have been awarded $5,000 FY2023 Arts Build Communities grants totaling $265,000 from the Oregon Arts Commission. The Arts Build Community program is committed to promoting arts access for underserved audiences and targets broad geographic impact throughout Oregon. Four Bend organizations are
Continue Reading BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is ODOT’s Region 4 construction update for the week of March 24-31. Here at ODOT, we are committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system for everyone. We invest in Oregon’s future through roadway improvement projects. The following projects are located within Region 4; Central Oregon from The Dalles
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Here is the city of Redmond’s planned road closures and delays for the week of March 26-April 1.
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Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of March 26-April 1.
Continue ReadingHere is the city of Bend’s road and traffic report for the week of March 27-April 2.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Humane Society of Central Oregon has a steal of a deal on adoptions during March Madness. All adopters receive a slam dunk discount of 25% off animals younger than six months, and 50% off animals older than six months March 25 through April 3. All adopters also get the opportunity
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Students from Redmond’s three high schools will converge on Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus on Friday, April 7, for a day of hands-on discovery in the automotive, manufacturing and apprenticeship programs as part of the college’s inaugural “Career and Technical Education Preview Day.”
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Redmond Fire & Rescue is looking for three residents to serve on the RF&R Budget Committee.
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