Central Oregon Gives campaign nearing $500K fundraising goal
With just under three weeks left to go to the Dec. 31 deadline, Central Oregon Gives has already raised $321,000 for local charities through the…
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Shepherd’s House seeking donations of turkeys, hams for holiday meals
Over the holidays, Shepherd’s House Ministries hands out hundreds of turkeys and hams to needy families and also makes holiday meals for the…
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Thanks to snow and volunteers, groomed cross-country skiing is back at Skyline Sports Complex
Thanks to recent snowfall and help from volunteers, the Bend Park and Recreation District has a groomed cross-country ski area at Skyline Sports…
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Bridges Oregon to offer new program for DeafBlind Oregonians
Starting Jan. 2, 2023, Bridges Oregon will manage Oregon’s Communication Facilitator services, a new program that provides DeafBlind Oregonians who…
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The Roundhouse Foundation awards 95 Fall Open Call grants across Oregon, topping $1.7 million
The Roundhouse Foundation has announced its final selections for the Fall Open Call Proposal cycle. The foundation supports programs and projects…
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City of Bend begins online community survey as council sets goals for next two years
The City of Bend is seeking community feedback to guide priorities and direction for the next two years. The city recently concluded a phone survey,…
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First Interstate Foundation awards $5,500 to Family Access Network
The Family Access Network has received a $5,500 grant at the recommendation of First Interstate Bank’s Bend representatives.…
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Credit union teams up with NeighborImpact, auto dealers in ‘Fill the Truck’ canned food drive
OCCU, a not-for-profit credit union, has teamed up with NeighborImpact and several Central Oregon auto dealerships to sponsor a fill-the-truck canned…
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High Desert Food & Farm Alliance’s ‘Growing Together’ mentorship program enters second year
Are you a farmer or rancher in Central Oregon who could use some extra support as you start planning for next year? Developed by the High Desert Food…
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Bend Fire & Rescue begins community survey on local option fire levy
People in Bend and the surrounding Deschutes County Rural Fire District area may receive a call or a text in mid-December asking participants to…
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Bend Park and Rec hosting NeighborImpact drive-thru food drive Saturday at 2 locations
The Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive at two locations next Saturday, to help fill the shelves at the…
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Mustangs to the Rescue receives pledge to match new monthly donations
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of its founding, a generous anonymous donor has offered to match new monthly recurring donations to Mustangs…
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Guided First Day Hikes set for Jan. 1 at 20 Oregon State Parks including Smith Rock, La Pine, Tumalo
Guided First Day Hikes led by rangers and volunteers are set for 20 Oregon State Parks on New Year’s Day — Sunday, Jan.…
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Oregon marks 10th open enrollment period under Affordable Care Act; deadline coming up
The 10th annual open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act is going on now, but you must enroll by next Thursday, Dec. 15 for coverage…
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ODOT Region 4 construction update: Week of Dec. 9-16
Here is the ODOT Region 4 construction update for the week of Dec.…
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Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Prineville Police have holiday DUII message: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different
From Dec. 15 through Jan. 2, 2023, to help keep drunk or drug-impaired drivers off the streets during the holiday season, the Crook County…
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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of December 11-17
Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of December…
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Tickets for 2023 Sisters Folk Festival set to go on sale
Tickets to the 2023 Sisters Folk Festival go on sale Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. The festival will take place Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023 at seven…
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City of Redmond invites public to retirement celebration for Endicott, Clark-Endicott, Patrick
The City of Redmond invites the public to attend a celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Juniper Golf Clubhouse, honoring Mayor George…
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For 10th year, Touchmark residents handcraft toys for Central Oregon children in need
The holiday spirit has been in full swing since October, as Touchmark at Mount Bachelor Village residents completed 45 handmade toys — 25 trucks…
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