Local robotics team High Desert Droids will be holding a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th, 9am-2:30pm, in the Cafeteria at Mountain View High School. The team’s annual garage sale is a major fundraiser that helps offset funds needed to participate in this challenging program. Currently the team plans … Continue reading
As you probably know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Cascade Lakes Brewing is helping to raise awareness and money by holding “Breast Fest” at their Lodge on the westside this Friday, October 24, in support of Sara’s Project here in Bend. This is a great project to support and … Continue reading
Today from 10am until 3pm, Rainshadow Organics out in Terrebonne is hosting a Free Potato Day to give away some 18 tons of potatoes to the community: We grew 100 tons of organic potatoes this year in 14 different varieties. You’ve seen them in Whole Foods around the Pacific Northwest. … Continue reading
The annual Santa Express food, clothing and toy drive is underway this week to help support families in need in Central Oregon. Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express food and clothing drive is heading into Bend Neighborhoods Monday, December 2rd through Thursday, December 5th. The Bend Firefighter’s Association and Bend Fire … Continue reading
Local robotics team High Desert Droids will be holding a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 2nd, 9am-2:30pm, in the Cafeteria at Mountain View High School. The team’s annual garage sale is a major fundraiser that helps offset funds needed to participate in this challenging program. Currently the team plans … Continue reading
The Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express is back again this year, the food and clothing drive that hits up various Bend neighborhoods for a really good cause. The Bend Firefighter’s Association and Bend Fire and Rescue are working with The Salvation Army to collect non-perishable food items, clothing, and toys … Continue reading
Many organizations donate to needy families during the holidays. One such business here in town, Vertex, chooses a family to “adopt” each year, providing a tree, ornaments, and gifts to go under the tree. This year, their family is a bit more special than in previous years. That is because … Continue reading
WANTED – Garage Sale donations for robotics team fundraiser! Is stuff sitting in your garage, collecting dust? Donate it to the High Desert Droids to sell at their fundraiser on November 10. Donations can be dropped off at Mountain View HS (2755 NE 27th Street) on November 9, 6-9pm, or … Continue reading
The Leadman Triathlon race is this Saturday. They are still in need of volunteers, especially for run & bike aid stations. There are over 400 athletes participating in the Triathlon. Over 100 of those athletes are Pro triathletes. This is an amazing, high-profile event for Bend and volunteering will get … Continue reading
Coming up on Saturday, March 3rd, is CASA of Central Oregon‘s Celebration of Hope event, their annual fundraiser to help wipe out child abuse and neglect in Central Oregon. It’s presented by Deschutes Brewery and for only $25 you get an evening of tapas style tastings and beer pairings, wine and … Continue reading