Cascades Academy raising funds to send girls to school in Nepal
Cascades Academy’s MUSE Club will be hosting a Himalayan Dinner and Silent Auction Tuesday night to benefit Ten Friends, a local organization that…
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‘Oregon Loves Its Pets’ license plate to help spay-neuter programs
EUGENE, Ore. (KTVZ) — A Eugene-based spay and neuter program is looking to raise funds with a special license plate that will attract attention from…
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Memorial fund honors late Summit HS robotics coach
Brooks Resources, along with the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools and the Van Valkenburg family, announced Monday that a memorial fund…
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Anne Griffin’s ‘When All Is Said’ chosen as ‘Novel Idea’ community read
Deschutes Public Library is pleased to announce When All Is Said as the 2020 “A Novel Idea…Read Together” selection. The book, written by…
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State seeks comments on changes to camping special access pass
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting public comments on a proposed change to Oregon Administrative Rule language describing how…
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Crook County SO’s holiday reminder: Buzzed driving is drunk driving
This holiday season, the Crook County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety…
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BPRD winter/spring rec program registration begins Monday
With the New Year around the corner, Bend Park and Recreation District is opening registration for winter and spring recreation programs beginning…
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Deschutes County seeks Fair Board applicants
Deschutes County residents are invited to apply to serve on the Deschutes County Fair Board.…
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C.O. foster care project receives $300K grant
Central Oregon’s foster care system will receive a vital infusion of funds thanks to a $300,000 grant received Wednesday. The Ford Family…
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CEC offers HS juniors trips to Washington, D.C.
Central Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2020 Washington, D.C. Youth Tour program. Central Electric will select two high school…
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The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department invites Oregonians outdoors on New Year’s Day for the annual First Day Hikes…
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Group again offers free holiday gift-wrapping
Free gift wrapping for the community is being offered again through Dec. 24, from noon to 6 p.m. daily, with extended hours closer to Christmas, at…
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For 20th year, ‘Train Man’ brings fun display to Bend library
It was 20 years ago this month that Michael “The Train Man” Lavrich started sharing his model trains with delighted children — and adults —…
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Potwin named new Commute Options executive director
Statewide active transportation nonprofit Commute Options is pleased to announce Brian Potwin as their new executive director, effective on Saturday.…
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend gives free, decorated trees
Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas…
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SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle artwork contest underway
The Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and SELCO Community Credit Union are now accepting official artwork contest submissions for the 44th…
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Salvation Army bell-ringers have 6 fewer days to raise funds
With six fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas, The Salvation Army has fewer days to bell-ring and raise funds at Red Kettles across Central…
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ODOT marks ‘Older Driver Safety Awareness Week’
Aging raises key safety issues for motorists and their families SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – As we age, we experience all kinds of changes. From Dec. 2 –…
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Oregon Lottery reminder: Don’t give tickets to kids
The message from the Oregon Lottery on Tuesday was simple: Don’t give lottery tickets to minors during the holidays — or anytime, for that…
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Oregon Marine Board seeks input on new rules
The Oregon State Marine Board seeks written public comment on two proposed rulemaking…
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