For the sixth straight year, the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition is conducting a one-day count of people who are homeless or in transitional housing in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties. This count is a part of a national effort to identify the number of people struggling to find appropriate and … Continue reading
Webfoot Painting to Donate $5,000 Worth of Painting Services to Family or Nonprofit in Need; Requests Recommendations from the Community Webfoot Painting Co., a leading residential painting company serving Central Oregon, announces its 2nd Annual $5,000 Painting Charity Giveaway. The Bend-based company will select one recipient in the Bend/Redmond area … Continue reading
Great Harvest is Making Dough for the Bend Community Center Friday All product sales on July 30th benefit the BCC Great Harvest Bread Company invites residents to stock up on fresh out-of-the-oven breads and treats at a Bake Day fundraiser next Friday, June 30th to support the Bend Community Center. … Continue reading
Bend, Oregon shopping district honored with 2010 Big Chainring Award and the 2010 Safe Sidewalks Award The Old Mill District today announced the receipt of the 2010 Big Chainring Award for Business and the 2010 Safe Sidewalk Award from the Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The Old … Continue reading
Tumalo Creek will have over a hundred boats to demo the day after the Pole, Pedal, Paddle Did you miss Spring Paddlefest or are you still looking to find a boat that is just the right fit? On May 16, 2010 Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe will hold its annual … Continue reading
Whitewater Slalom kayak race in Bend is a unique opportunity for both competitors and spectators 2nd Annual Riverhouse Rendezvous Slalom No. 2 will take place March 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Deschutes River behind the Riverhouse Convention Center and Hotel in north Bend. Throughout the day, paddlers divided … Continue reading
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Data Delete of Oregon are collaborating March 20, to provide residents the opportunity to safely destroy personal documents and learn identity theft prevention tips. At the event, the Sheriff’s Office will also have a deputy available to collect outdated or unwanted prescription medication or … Continue reading
Season runs from March 20th through October The High Desert BMX is a local non-profit organization located in Bend, Oregon at Big Sky Park. BMX racing is an all age family oriented sport that competes on local, state, and national levels. Training and race events are held several times per … Continue reading
It’s Free, It’s Fun, It’s Fabulous! Come to the Grand Opening and Find Out What the Buzz is All About. Mark Your Calendar – February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Storefront Project is a new program that provides free drop-in creative writing workshops and one-on-one writing and language arts … Continue reading
Haven’t seen news from the Renegade Rollergirls for awhile; nice to know they’re still going strong. WHAT: January 30th, 2010 Will host another co-ed no holds-barred roller derby bout in Bend! Oregon Renegade Roller Derby; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will hold their second bout of their 4th season … Continue reading