‘Tremendous’: C.O. Mastersingers eagerly rehearse for their Christmas concert comeback
How do you bring some holiday cheer on the High Desert during a pandemic? The Central Oregon Mastersingers has an answer waiting in the wings.
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Santa’s Mailbox is back in downtown Redmond
The east side of the archway in downtown Redmond again features Santa’s Mailbox, where the Redmond Chamber of Commerce gathers kids’ mail featuring their Christmas wishes.
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Lighting of large menorah in Bend’s Old Mill marks start of Hanukkah
Rabbi Yitzchok Feldman of the Chabad of Central Oregon lit the first torch on a large menorah in Bend’s Old Mill on Sunday evening, which along with other traditional music, dance and festivities marked the start of Hanukkah, the 8-day Festival of Lights.
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Redmond Kiwanis is back with traditional holiday See’s Candy sales
A tasty holiday gift-giving tradition returns, as the Kiwanis Club of Redmond is again selling See’s Candy at three locations. More information: https://ktvz.com/news/2021/11/19/redmond-kiwanis-set-to-launch-annual-sees-candy-sales/
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Santa catches helicopter ride to Bend’s Old Mill
Santa doesn’t always get around by reindeer power. A helicopter brought the big man to Bend’s Old Mill District on Friday.
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Hip-hop artist J Meast holds fourth annual free community Thanksgiving dinner
Bend hip-hop artist J Meast held his fourth annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday at the Domino Room.
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Corn Dog Company food cart treats Bethlehem Inn residents, staff
The Corn Dog Company food truck stopped by the Bethlehem Inn shelter in Bend on Thanksgiving, offering its tasty dogs for free to residents and staff.
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Bend’s Family Kitchen serves annual Thanksgiving dinner, this year to go
A tradition for more than 25 years, Bend’s Family Kitchen has served Thanksgiving dinner to all in need, though a to-go offering this year, looking forward to more gatherings in coming years.
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Redmond Turkey Trot kicks off people’s Thanksgiving holiday, with big turnout
The Redmond Turkey Trot had a big turnout Thanksgiving morning, with more than 1,000 pumped-up runners and walkers at Sam Johnson Park. This was the fifth annual event, and the biggest one yet.
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Bend church creates giant guitar for Rock Star Christmas Party
Bend Church of the Nazarene has built a giant guitar for its upcoming ‘Rock Star Christmas Party.’
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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 individuals or families in need at their Bend shelter location on Second Street.
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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 going.
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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 with your money, as scam artists are also busy, and the ongoing pandemic may give them added opportunities to do their dirty work.
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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 tree, but she wants others to have the same opportunity, which is why she founded The Christmas Tree Project of Bend.
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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 televisions has become the norm. But it comes with some risks.
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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 weeks. Modified for Covid-19 safety, the event will feature a tour of trees to support local businesses and community partners.
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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. The Giving Tree Project will be hosted by the Hanai Foundation, located at 62430 Eagle Road in Bend. About The Giving Tree Project: Our beautiful, fully decorated 9-foot tree will be
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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 of.
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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: https://ospirg.org/feature/usp/Trouble-In-Toyland
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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 Thanksgiving Day represents the leading day for home cooking fires. More than three times as many cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving Day as a typical day of the year.
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