Lay It Out Events announced Wednesday the return of its beloved Theater in the Park series with the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Spamalot.” The hilarious tale of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will be held on the grass under towering pine trees for two summer nights Aug. 26 & 27 in Bend’s iconic Drake Park.
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In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed a bill designed to give relief to people who fell behind on their rent during the earliest period of the global pandemic. Senate Bill 282 created a special grace period for back rent accrued between April 2020 and June 2021 and gave tenants until Monday, Feb. 28.
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For the 19th year in Oregon and across the country, March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. This dedicated effort helps increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
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Last year, local Red Cross volunteers responded to nearly 700 emergency disasters, including home fires and the Bootleg wildfire that burned more than 400,000 acres near Beatty, Oregon. These disasters resulted in 1,600 overnight shelter stays where volunteers provided food and comfort to affected individuals.
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Newport Avenue Market announced Tuesday the launch of a new matching funds campaign to support Opportunity Foundation’s mission to provide support services in Central Oregon for individuals with diverse abilities.
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Tom Barry, Steve Schaffer and Paula Schaffer have been named 2021 Volunteers of the Year at KPOV 88.9 – High Desert Community Radio.
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First Story, an affordable housing and community donor nonprofit based in Central Oregon, announced Tuesday that it has supported 100 families to achieve the dream of homeownership and is launching an exciting multimedia storytelling campaign called “100 Stories,” in celebration of the milestone.
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Outdoor Camp has been a right of passage for sixth-grade students at Crook County Middle School for decades. Generations of students have enjoyed the week-long experience for 62 years, which was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This week, the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment focuses on building a digital defense against student loan repayment scams.
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Donations to the Oregon Cultural Trust surpassed $5.55 million in 2021, a 6.7 percent increase over 2020’s record-setting results of $5.2 million.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The spring whale migration begins in March, and the best whale watching sites are open at your favorite coastal parks, although trained volunteers won’t be on site. The Spring Whale Week hosted by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and volunteers is canceled for 2022. Although the Whale Watch Center in Depoe
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Webfoot Painting Company is looking for a local nurse or certified nursing assistant with a painting, carpentry, and/or deck need to tackle for its 14th annual giveaway, Project Serious: Residential Edition. This year, they’re going Seriously Big and awarding $25,000 of in-kind services.
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Here is ODOT’s Region 4 weekly construction report for the week of Feb. 28-March 4.
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Have a howling good time at a local brew pub during the Pup Crawl and help raise money for homeless animals. The Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 10th Annual Pup Crawl began Thursday, March 3 for 12 evenings. from 4-7:30 p.m.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union announced Monday that the board of directors has named current President Kevin Cole President/CEO, effective January 2023. Long-time CEO Bill Anderson will retire at the end of the year, completing a remarkable career spanning 32 years of service to Mid Oregon Credit Union and the Central Oregon community.
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With busy seasons ahead and increasing recreation operations, Bend Park and Recreation District is hosting a hiring event and invites potential team members to learn more about job opportunities available in the district’s recreation programs, custodial and landscaping teams.
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The Oregon Farm Bureau invites FFA (Future Farmers of America) students to participate in its second-annual #GrowingOregon video contest — for a chance to win at least $400!
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Deschutes County Circuit Court has partnered with the Oregon Judicial Department’s Office of Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion to highlight Black History Month. They have created banners and posters with a retrospective of the Black judges, Black attorneys and individuals who have contributed to Oregon’s legal history.
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Calling all ski bums, backcountry adventurers, thrill-seekers and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for the annual celebration of winter wildlands through this collection of short films. The 17th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will be hosted in Bend on the evening of Saturday, March 12 at our first-ever outdoor screening. All proceeds will go to support the efforts of local nonprofit Discover Your Forest.
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The Hispanic Heritage Foundation) announced Thursday the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards recipients for the Teal region, which includes Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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