Thanks to generous community, Shepherd’s House serves Thanksgiving meals to those in need
Shepherd’s House Ministries set up and served, with volunteers’ help, an elaborate Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings on Wednesday for…
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Redmond Airport holiday travelers glad to be flying again
Normal is even a word up for debate now, but we talked to a few Redmond Airport travelers on Thanksgiving Eve about how it’s…
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Oregon attorney general offers 5 tips for wise shopping and giving this holiday season
It is the holiday season—one of the busiest and, hopefully, one of the most enjoyable times of year! It is also a time to be especially careful…
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Christmas Tree Project of Bend needs assist to help ensure free tree deliveries to those in need
Local volunteer and community activist Lindsay Greco is passionate about the holiday season. Not only does she enjoy celebrating with a Christmas…
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NW credit unions offer 10 tips for holiday shopping securely online
It seems just couple of years ago, consumers were skeptical about shopping online, but today, shopping online for everything from groceries to…
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Redmond’s Tour of Trees fundraiser returns for 38th year
Hospice of Redmond is hosting their 38th annual Festival of Trees fundraising event. The event started Sunday and will be going on for the next two…
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Giving Tree project a fundraiser for Grandma’s House
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Giving Tree Project, a fundraiser for Grandmas House of Central Oregon, will take place throughout the month of November.…
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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. …
Continue ReadingCongratulations 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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