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Sunriver Resort’s inaugural Charity Classic Pickleball Tournament to benefit La Pine-Sunriver Habitat for Humanity

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Sunriver Resort announced Tuesday its inaugural Charity Classic Pickleball Tournament to benefit La Pine and Sunriver Habitat for Humanity will be taking place at the new Sunriver Resort Pickleball Complex this Friday and Saturday. The tournament will feature men, women and mixed events (all doubles), with all proceeds going to Habitat

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Santa Express rolls through Bend communities as Salvation Army and Bend Fire pick up items for families in need

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Fire & Rescue’s Santa Express is back, and is moving through Bend localities Monday through Wednesday nights to collect toys, clothing and non–perishable food items. Through the Salvation Army, the Santa Express is once again rolling through Bend communities, collecting items for kids and families who are less fortunate this holiday

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St. Charles awards round of grants to address loneliness, social isolation in Central Oregon

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System announced Monday its first round of grant recipients aimed at reducing feelings of loneliness and social isolation while fostering a sense of belonging in the Central Oregon communities it serves. Eight local community organizations received more than $80,000 in grants as part of St. Charles’ Community Benefit

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Rimrock Trails Treatment Services awarded $25,000 grant from Oregon Community Foundation

PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rimrock Trails Treatment Services announced Monday that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation. This grant will be used to support dual treatment programs for substance use and behavioral health challenges among youth, individuals, and families in Central Oregon communities. Rimrock Trails Treatment Services said it

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Maragas Winery partners with NeighborImpact to raise funds for Central Oregon’s food bank, as region’s need soars

CULVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — For over a decade, Maragas Winery has been raising food and money for NeighborImpact during their holiday season events. This year, Doug Maragas, winemaker, has expressed increased concern over the lack of food for many people in Central Oregon. He stated, “Just after Thanksgiving, I spoke with Scott Cooper, director at NeighborImpact. He gave startling

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Deschutes Children’s Foundation welcomes Cassi MacQueen as new executive director

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Deschutes Children’s Foundation Board of Directors is proud to announce that Cassi MacQueen has joined the organization as its new Executive Director. Cassi brings over 15 years of nonprofit management experience to the organization and most recently served as the Executive Director for Saving Grace of Central Oregon. Cassi comes

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Emily Habeck’s Shark Heart chosen as Deschutes Public Library’s ‘A Novel Idea’ 2024 community read

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes Public Library is proud to announce Emily Habeck’s debut novel Shark Heart as the 2024 A Novel Idea…Read Together selection. Literary enthusiasts gathered at the Downtown Bend Library Saturday night to hear the announcement live. Also joining the lineup of coveted books and notable authors of A Novel Idea is

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Deschutes County road construction update: Week of Dec. 3-9

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is Deschutes County’s road construction update for the week of Dec. 3-9: Gribbling Road Bridge Replacement (Bend Area) – Mobilization of equipment will be occurring on Gribbling Road near the Central Oregon Irrigation Canal. Traffic Information – Road users should expect trucks and equipment entering/exiting the roadway. Gribbling Road will be closed

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PNW Ski Areas Assn. releases Mountain Safety Guide to empower skiers, boarders make good decisions on the slopes

As some of the region’s ski areas open this weekend, the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association released its new Mountain Safety Guide, a digital tool used to educate skiers and riders about staying safe and making good decisions on the slopes. This resource is now available at https://safety.pnsaa.org/.  The guide gives skiers and snowboarders a

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ODFW suggests you ‘gift the outdoors’ with 2024 opportunities to get outside, support conservation now on sale

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) —The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has some suggestions for a novel, useful holiday gift: 2024 products including hunting and fishing licenses, wildlife area parking permits, waterway access permits and more are on sale now online at MyODFW.com or at license sale agents. Licenses and permits are valid Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2024 and make

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Sunriver Women’s Club community grant program awards $39,000 to area nonprofits

SUNRIVER, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Sunriver Women’s Club awarded more than $39,000 in October to local nonprofits serving south Deschutes County. This award represents a range of organizations focusing specifically on supporting food insecurity, child safety, shelter, and education and youth development. Grants addressing food insecurity include Care and Share Community Outreach to provide monthly

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