Bend Summer Festival; This Weekend!

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The Bend Summer Festival is back and is on this Saturday from 11a.m.-11p.m.

The festival draws nearly 40 thousand locals and visitors each year for a weekend like no other.

Featuring fine food and libations, talented artists, three stages of first class blues, rock and jazz from Central Oregon and across the nation, the Bend Summer Festival is more than an event—it is a destination.

More info here.

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Inventerprise Contest

Announcing 2025 Inventerprise, an exciting opportunity for Central Oregon students! Inventerprise is a problem-solving contest open to all Central Oregon K-12 students, designed to foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Last year, we had nearly 900 participants.

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History of Central Oregon Wine

The Bowman Museum is delighted to host Cindy Grossmann, owner of Faith Hope and Charity Winery, for a captivating lecture on the “History of Central Oregon Wine.” Join us on Nov. 19 at 6:00pm as Cindy takes

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Cases Of Whooping Cough On The Rise

Oregon is expected to surpass its record of 910 pertussis cases by the end of 2024, prompting health officials to sharpen their warnings about the disease’s serious risks—especially for young babies—and their emphasis on the importance of

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Shepherds House Celebrates Anniversary In Redmond

Shepherd’s House Ministries’ Redmond Center, an essential resource for individuals facing homelessness and hardship, will celebrate its first anniversary this Friday, November 15th. Since opening partially on November 15, 2023, as an overnight shelter offering breakfast and

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Santa Express & Coat Drive Underway

Santa and the Bend Fire Department Santa Express are back spreading holiday cheer! We will be driving through neighborhoods with our friend Santa collecting food, clothing and toys to support the Salvation Army. Collection bins have been