BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — CASA of Central Oregon is calling on individuals with a heart for helping children to become Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). With 52 children in foster care currently waiting for a CASA volunteer, we urgently need dedicated community members to step up and make a lasting difference. “We have seen a 22%
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, August 20th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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Axel and Harley are two of the many dogs (and cats) at Redmond’s BrightSide Animal Center, looking for their fur-ever home, so they are offering the 10% Clear the Shelters adoption-fee discount , as well as some special events and the ever-present need for donations and volunteers, Isabella Warren reports.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – High Desert Chamber Music announces auditions for the Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 20-21. This program is devoted exclusively to the study and performance of chamber music skills and techniques and is offered at no cost to the students selected. Auditions are open to violin,
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — SFF Presents is committed to reducing its environmental impact at their events with a special focus on waste management. After receiving considerable grants from The Environmental Center in Bend and Can’d Aid’s Crush-It Campaign, the organization has made significant progress in diverting refuse and eliminating single-use plastics. The Environmental Center’s Community
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Registration now open for 5k fundraiser set Oct. 6 at Redmond High School REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Community members are invited to take part in the 25th annual Heaven Can Wait 5K fundraiser to support the breast cancer community in Central Oregon. Registration is open now for the event set Sunday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
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Hundreds of Central Oregon students won’t have to worry about getting supplies for the new school year. Mid Oregon Credit Union, in partnership with the Family Access Network, is holding its annual Supplies 4 Schools drive throughout the month of August.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s free pheasant hunts happening around the state starting in September, with more details available at https://myodfw.com/articles/youth-pheasant-hunts ODFW and partners stock pheasants at
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Heart of Oregon Corps, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting youth and young adults in Central Oregon, proudly announces the successful completion of its annual Job Fair, held on Thursday. The event brought together Heart of Oregon participants and local businesses, creating a vibrant space for connections and
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An after -chool program is looking to expand into Sunriver, but is in need of staff. The nonprofit Camp Fire Central Oregon recently announced a tentative plan to expand its after-school program at Three Rivers School in Sunriver.
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Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler spoke at the second annual CityFest Thursday evening, giving a State of the City address to highlight the successes of the city and what the community can look forward to in the future.
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Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, August 16th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/. It’s under the Contests tab on KTVZ.COM.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The City Club of Central Oregon has launched its inaugural Continue the Conversation: City Club of Central Oregon’s Challenge Campaign, an initiative aimed at raising $35,000 to enhance the organization’s mission of fostering an informed and engaged community. City Club has been a vital part of the Central Oregon community since
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Family Access Network has received a $10,000 grant from Les Schwab Tire Centers to support the families of Central Oregon. Les Schwab has dedicated $5,000 of these funds to Crook County, helping FAN provide access to vital resources for people living in rural communities. Rural families experience barriers such as limited
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is accepting design concept submissions for a winter-themed mural highlighting Mt. Bachelor and the community of skiers, riders, and mountain enthusiasts here in Central Oregon. Mt. Bachelor staff will select the top three designs and then task the community with naming the ultimate winner. The winning designer will receive
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Mosaic Community Health, a Central Oregon nonprofit, announced Monday that they have been awarded one of two national Street Medicine Institute 2024 Seed Grants, helping to expand a program already in place here for the past several months.
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Believe it or not, summer is heading to an end, and school is just around the corner. For those riding the school bus for the first time, it can be intimidating. Bend- La Pine Schools is trying to make the first day a little easier for the youngest students, and their nervous parents.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is proud to announce that they have been awarded a generous $285,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation. This substantial funding will enable the organization to provide crucial mentorship and support to over 225 children each
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – As part of its Tires for Purpose program, Les Schwab is advancing community services by donating new sets of tires to five nonprofits in Central Oregon. Last week, Les Schwab kicked off the first of the tire installations for Bethlehem Inn and NeighborImpact. Tire installations for the remaining three organizations will
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Mt. Bachelor is thrilled to announce it is now accepting applications for three community partnership programs: Play Forever Thursdays, the ‘Play It Forward’ Pass Sales Campaign, and new this year, a Play Forever Fund $25k Grant. Play Forever is Mt. Bachelor’s commitment to support the Central Oregon community and protect the environment. Through Play Forever,
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