Labor, supply shortages affecting holiday grocery shoppers in Central Oregon
Food 4 Less is a locally owned grocery store preparing for the holiday season, but there are some items it’s prepared to run out…
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OSPIRG issues annual ‘Trouble in Toyland’ report on toy safety for holiday shoppers
OSPIRG on Thursday released its annual Trouble in Toyland report Thursday, a guide for buying safe toys. Learn more at:…
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Fire officials urge caution prepping feast; Thanksgiving leading day for home cooking fires
As Thanksgiving fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association is urging everyone to use added caution when celebrating the holiday, as…
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Downtown Bend Business Association brings holiday cheer, new wreaths going on display
The Downtown Bend Business Association is a small nonprofit dedicated to increasing the vitality of Downtown Bend by enhancing the experience, image,…
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‘Tis the season: Christmas tree permits go on sale for Deschutes, Ochoco national forests
Beginning Tuesday, Christmas tree permits can be purchased online and at local vendors around Central Oregon for use on the Deschutes and Ochoco…
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C.O. drop-off sites to open for ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoebox gifts
More than 4,000 locations will open soon, including several in Central Oregon, to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the…
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Downtown Bend Halloween parade goes to the dogs
Thirty golden retrievers and their owners had a fun parade through downtown Bend on Saturday, with many of the pups wearing fun…
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Bend Halloween store sees many excited kids; ‘Ghostface,’ witches among popular costumes
With Halloween right around the corner, people are scoping out places to get good costumes and the Spirit Halloween store in Bend is one of…
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Deschutes County will recycle Christmas trees, holiday lights for free
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Ready to recycle that Christmas tree? You’ve got options, Deschutes County officials said Wednesday, offering the details:…
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C.O. Boy Scouts to collect, recycle Christmas trees over the next two weekends
Central Oregon Boy Scout troops will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees in your community the weekends of Jan 2/3 and Jan 9/10. …
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Congratulations to our Big Holiday Giveaway winners!
Our Big Holiday Giveaway contest was a big success, with more than 10,000 entries! Here’s the list of winners – congratulations, thanks to all who…
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Christmas takeout booms as more Central Oregonians plan to celebrate at home
This pandemic-affected holiday season has made for very different, yet busy times at Central Oregon restaurants offering…
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AARP Oregon offers tips to brighten holidays for family in long-term care
The holidays are hard for many folks this year because of the pandemic, especially for people in long-term care facilities. AARP Oregon has…
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Prineville man using his Christmas bonus to spread kindness across community
A Prineville man plans to make a small, sweet gesture on Christmas Eve, with a big message: “Spread kindness this holiday…
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La Pine Christmas baskets given out at drive-thru
More than 400 families signed up for meals from the Pine Christmas Basket Association, which handed them out on Saturday in drive-thru…
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Oregon’s state veterinarian issues animal import permit for Santa’s reindeer
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let’s go! To increase holiday cheer, the state veterinarian at the Oregon Department of Agriculture has issued an…
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The Giving Plate hosts revamped ‘Jingle Store’
The Giving Plate is hosting its 11th annual ‘Jingle Store,” this time at the Bend Factory Stores in Bend, a special new spot with new COVID-19 safety…
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NW Crossing animated holiday light show debuts
Central Oregon Pediatric Associates is hosting an animated video holiday light show nightly in NorthWest…
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Rotary-Old Mill Tree of Joy, Saving Grace Giving Tree go virtual to help this holiday
The spirit of giving and community cannot be dimmed by a virus, and the traditional “giving trees” way of helping make others’ holidays more merry is…
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Redmond Kiwanis Club holds annual candy fundraiser
The Redmond Kiwanis Club is doing their traditional sale of See’s Candy from a downtown pop-up store to raise money for youth projects.…
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