Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Central Oregon? Matthew Draxton highlights three local events, from an art show and sale in Redmond to the return of The Environmental Center’s Earth Day Fair & Parade at Alpenglow Park in Bend. For many more and to submit your own events, visit https://events.ktvz.com.
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, April 24th. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now, Harper, a 5-year-old from Bend, is trying to be the 2026 Jr. Ranger in a Ranger Rick Magazine competition. According to her mom, Harper has been a nature enthusiast her entire life and would be the perfect fit! If she wins, she could earn $20,000, enjoy an exclusive wildlife experience with
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Northwest homebuilder Hayden Homes announced Wednesday a pledge to invest $25 million to charitable causes by 2030, as it launches its Give As You Go™ Fund, an initiative connecting homebuilding with a commitment to building a strong community across the Northwest. The fund will focus on philanthropic priorities including housing solutions, youth and education, food security, and Hayden Homes’ non-profit, First Story, the company said
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Zoo’s favorite “branch manager” celebrated a milestone this week, turning 15 years old. Despite his age, Filbert is still active and doing well. According to the zoo, his care team is keeping him moving with extra swim time and creative training sessions — even spreading out snacks to encourage him
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this weekend, the Bend Police Department will host a DEA Drug Takeback event. The department says it’s to give citizens a chance to safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescriptions, as flushing old prescriptions can add the drugs to the water table, and throwing them in the garbage could mean they end up in
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — It’s Earth Day today! This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet”, to emphasize how small, daily actions from average people can help protect the environment. This weekend, you can celebrate locally! Head on over to the annual Earth Day Fair & Parade in Bend on Saturday at Alpenglow Park from 11 a.m. to
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WARM SPRINGS, Ore. (KTVZ) — “Lillian Pitt: Art, Memory, Home” — a major exhibition featuring the art of celebrated artist Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama) and the art of a number of the artist’s closest friends from her personal collection and collections of other art institutions — will open Thursday, May 21, at The Museum at Warm Springs. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, October 10.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Park and Recreation District said Tuesday it has completed its seasonal changeover at The Pavilion and is now open for roller activities. Spring through early fall welcomes roller skating, inline skating, skateboarding and scootering at The Pavilion’s non-ice season rink and skatepark. See the schedule for all details. There is also registration
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — In recognition of Earth Day, Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is highlighting its investment in a more sustainable future through hands-on weatherization training at the Oregon Training Institute. The Oregon Training Institute, located in Salem, prepares workers to improve home energy efficiency, reduce utility costs, and create healthier living environments,
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Here are KTVZ’s Sunrise Birthdays for Tuesday, April 21st. Happy Birthday! You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at: https://ktvz.com/share/sunrise-birthdays/.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans will join Kendall Toyota of Bend’s Free Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 29th. The concert will kick off a week of live music and fair experiences. General admission to the concert is included with fair admission. The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo aims to provide
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UPDATE: Adding video BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Members of 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon have collectively donated $19,500 as of April 15 to M Perfectly, a Central Oregon nonprofit dedicated to ensuring the long-term success of women in recovery. M Perfectly’s mission is simple yet powerful: to equip women in recovery with the education, opportunities, and resources
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO) has launched “The Big Draft” recruitment campaign this week. It’s a partnership with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. Together, they aim to find mentors for 85 youth in Central Oregon currently on a waitlist. “The Big Draft” is a national recruitment effort designed
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SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Sisters High School students will be awarded $385,250 in scholarships during Sisters GRO’s annual Senior Celebration this Wednesday evening at Sisters High School, all thanks to generous community donations. This year marks a significant milestone for Sisters GRO, an independent nonprofit founded in 2008. The organization is distributing a record $385,250
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SEATTLE, Wash. (KOMO) — A 70-year-old Washington woman is turning personal tragedy into an opportunity for connection by offering her extra Seattle Mariners season ticket to strangers. Rhenda Strub, of Olympia, has found solace at the ballpark after the death of her son and now uses social media to find companions to join her for
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Kolovita, a program of the nonprofit Art Sprouts, Inc., is presenting “Circle of Voices — Ukrainian Women’s Folklore Trio” at the Hanai Center. The program features internationally recognized artists Inna Kovtun, Nadia Tarnawsky and Hanna Tishchenko performing a cappella polyphonic singing from Ukraine’s Polissya region. This event serves as a tribute
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is kicking off The Big Draft, a community-wide recruitment campaign in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and the NFL Inspire Change Initiative. The national effort aims to recruit volunteer mentors, “Bigs,” to support youth across Central Oregon
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Do you want to be part of the solution to addressing the housing crisis in Central Oregon? Central Oregon YIMBY, 1000 Friends of Oregon, and Central Oregon LandWatch are joining forces to tackle the housing crisis with a unique workshop and presentation. This interactive event will explore policy strategies and community advocacy, offering attendees a
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Think Wild has introduced two new wildlife ambassador animals, a western toad and a gopher snake, to help educate the community on wildlife and habitat conservation. These animals will participate in education and outreach programs across Central Oregon. The ambassador animals, both native herpetofauna, will visit classrooms and community events to
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