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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Sisters real estate group puts on pet charity fundraiser
Grand Peaks at Sisters homes teamed up with the Washington Alaskan Malamute Adoption League on Saturday to raise money for re-homing dogs.…
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New ‘Redmond Northern Lights’ display lights up City Hall with holiday show
In association with Lay it Out Events, Visit Central Oregon and Travel Oregon, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB is proud to present the first…
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Virus won’t stop Santa from picking up mail in Bend’s Old Mill
Jolly old St. Nick may not be having his typical visits with good boys and girls this year, but families can still greet him picking up his North…
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Bend Fire & Rescue warns of holiday fire hazards, offers reminders
It’s a season of Christmas trees and lights, and joy — and unfortunately, also of fire hazards that Bend Fire & Rescue want you to keep in…
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Bend’s Santa Express won’t roll through neighborhoods, but donations still sought
Even with the recovery of the economy, there is still a need for support of local food banks and charities, and The Salvation Army is no different.…
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‘Buy A Tree, Change A Life’ Lot Opens
At the Father’s House Church in Bend, a Christmas tree lot aimed to raise money for children has opened. Organizers say it’s off to a busy…
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The Bend Christmas Tree is officially lit
NewsChannel 21’s Bob Shaw joins Bend Mayor Sally Russell and none other than Santa Claus himself to light the official city of Bend Christmas…
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Many turn to real Christmas trees as bright spot amid virus
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this…
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C.O. cooks talk of challenges preparing first Thanksgiving feast on their own this year
Many Central Oregon families who have relied on others to prepare Thanksgiving meals in the past were doing their own cooking for the first time this…
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Another Thanksgiving tradition: Last-minute grocery trip
Whether it’s the full-meal late deal or those forgotten ingredients for the Thanksgiving feast, NewsChannel 21 caught up with some last-minute…
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C.O. restaurants busy cooking many to-go, delivery Thanksgiving meals this year
This year, many Central Oregonians will be spending Thanksgiving alone, or with a small group at their home, for the first time.…
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Salvation Army in Bend lacks bell-ringers
Volunteers and donations are down this year, but the need is…
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Oregon state fire marshal urges: Add fire safety to your holiday to-do list
Though Thanksgiving may look different for many Oregonians this year, State Fire Marshal Mariana-Ruiz-Temple is asking residents to put cooking fire…
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