Giving Tree project a fundraiser for Grandma’s House
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Tree Project, a fundraiser for Grandmas House of Central Oregon, will take place throughout the month of November.…
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Bend Fire & Rescue seeks cold-weather clothing donations for area shelters
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue is partnering with the Bethlehem Inn and the Shepherd’s House again this year to help collect new or used…
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Author! Author! Literary Series lines up trio of dynamic writers for 10th, virtual season
The Deschutes Public Library Foundation’s Author! Author! literary series rings in its tenth season with three powerful writers: Amy Tan, Tommy…
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SELCO Credit Union awards 65 creative learning grants, 17 to C. Oregon schools
Through its annual SPARK! Creative Learning Grants program, SELCO Community Credit Union has awarded more than $54,000 to 64 educators at 55…
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Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking more volunteers
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue…
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Free parking at Oregon state parks on ‘Green Friday’ Nov. 26
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians to head outside for some fresh air the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.…
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Oregon State Treasury to hold online auction of unclaimed property from safe deposit boxes
Just in time for Black Friday holiday shopping, the Oregon State Treasury is holding an online auction of items from abandoned safe deposit boxes…
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Epic Aircraft to hold on-site manufacturing job fair on Saturday, Dec. 4
Epic Aircraft announced Friday that it is hosting an onsite manufacturing job fair on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at its south campus…
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Oregon Humanities offers free online college-level courses for low-income residents
Oregon Humanities invites Oregonians who face barriers to continuing their educations to join HUMANITY IN PERSPECTIVE, a series of free college-level…
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Old Mill District unveils 2021 Winter Art Series piece by Bend artist Sheila Dunn
The Old Mill District in Bend recently unveiled this year’s submission to its annual Winter Art Series collection, an original painting by local…
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Sen. Wyden visits Council on Aging of C. Oregon for informal town hall on seniors issues
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon, the tri-county non-profit that helps keep seniors fed, safe and connected, says Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.,…
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The Environmental Center 2021-22 school garden grants available
The Environmental Center’s annual garden grants are available. The goal of the small grant program is to provide local funding for public and…
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City of Bend offers Community Assistance Grants to help nonprofits recover from COVID-19
The City of Bend is launching a new Community Assistance Grant Program to help qualifying nonprofit organizations recover from the COVID-19…
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#OptOutside and fish, clam and crab for free the two days after Thanksgiving
Here’s a free and fun way to entertain family and friends over Thanksgiving weekend—take them fishing. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in…
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Redmond Police Department names Lt. Aaron Wells as next captain
The Redmond Police Department proudly announces Aaron Wells as the next Police Captain. Lt. Wells has been a member of RPD since 2007, and for the…
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Prineville woman among 24 entrepreneurs chosen for Farm2Food accelerator program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation is pleased to announce the selection…
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OnPoint Credit Union joins with The Nature Conservancy in Oregon to mitigate climate change
OnPoint Community Credit Union, announced Wednesday a donation of $226,750 to The Nature Conservancy in Oregon in support of its mission to address…
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Central Oregon Dutch Bros raise more than $20,000 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon
Dutch Bros in Bend, Redmond and Sisters partnered with customers to raise $20,464 for Honor Flight of Central Oregon. Part of the proceeds from every…
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Shepherd’s House issues plea for turkeys, hams, other items for Thanksgiving meals
Shepherd’s House is in need of proteins like turkeys and hams for its…
Continue Reading New Oregon State Treasury award to recognize financial empowerment champions
Across Oregon, financial empowerment champions are helping people build more secure lives. On Tuesday, State Treasurer Tobias Read announced a…
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