Scouts will again collect, recycle Christmas trees
Scouting troops will be collecting and recycling Christmas trees in the Bend-Redmond area the weekends of Dec. 28th & 29th and Jan. 4th & 5th.…
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Nominations sought for Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2020 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being accepted.…
Continue ReadingRedmond Kiwanis back with See’s Candy sales
What would Christmas be without a box of See’s Candy? Redmond Kiwanis members are making sure you can find the appropriate supply at three…
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NeighborImpact seeks applicants for Sisters affordable homes
First Story, a local non-profit organization, is providing affordable homeownership opportunities in Sisters. Homes will be constructed in McKenzie…
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NeighborImpact urges you to cultivate change this #GivingTuesday
This Giving Tuesday, NeighborImpact is launching Sprout. Sprout is NeighborImpact’s campaign to cultivate change — literally. With Sprout, connect…
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Volunteers in Medicine Clinic receives grant for records system
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation recently awarded Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades in Bend a $33,000 grant to help fund…
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Tale of Yeti, Squatch in Oregon’s Winter Wonderland now storybook
To celebrate the changing of the seasons, Travel Oregon has created “Yeti & Squatch in the Winter Wonderland of Oregon,” a playful storybook that…
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KIDS Center urges wearing #PurpleForKIDS on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is an incredible day of generosity celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.…
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Waldorf School of Bend adds nursery school for 2-year-olds
Waldorf School of Bend announced Thursday it will open a nursery school program this January, offering families 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-day options for their…
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Mother talks of challenges of raising child with mental illness
Mental health illnesses are such a taboo topic in society, but one mother of a mentally-ill child is working to break the stigma and bring more…
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Pay It Forward: Hats for little ones!
Christen Cooper’s hobby has turned into a blessing for many families, as she knits and donates baby hats to the St. Charles Birthing Center.…
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Bend family saves Thanksgiving for food pantry
The Giving Plate food pantry in Bend is once again handing out turkeys to those in need. It’s a Thanksgiving tradition that almost did not happen…
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Free legal help offered for C.O. seniors
The Council on Aging of Central Oregon and Legal Aid Services of Oregon are working together to offer legal services to low-income older adults…
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Free fishing in Oregon on Black Friday, Saturday after Thanksgiving
It’s easy to #OptOutside in Oregon on the Friday or Saturday after Thanksgiving—you can fish, crab or clam for free anywhere in the…
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‘Tis the season… to cut your Christmas tree!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to visit your national forest and find the perfect Christmas tree for your…
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DCSO Search and Rescue seeking volunteer applicants
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications from members of our community who are interested in becoming a Search and Rescue…
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Bend Park and Rec Board member Sprang resigns
The Bend Park and Recreation District has announced the resignation of board member Lauren Sprang, effective Nov.…
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You can be an OSU Master Gardener
Applications for the OSU Master Gardener™ Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a…
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Learn to safely preserve at home
Interested in safely preserving food for you and your family but don’t have time for traditional classes? It is time to think about gifting…
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Oregon FBI Tech Tuesday: Avoiding online calendar fraud
Welcome to the Oregon FBI’s Tech Tuesday segment. Today: Building a digital defense against calendar fraud.…
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