MLK Jr.’s Day of Service Monday

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Monday, January 16th, marks the observance of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Communities across our nation will gather to honor Dr. King through their gift of service. Connect Central Oregon, United Way of Central Oregon, and AmeriCorps invite you to engage with any of 25 volunteer service projects in our regional community, honoring and fulfilling Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy of justice and community. Find a service project of your choice among the 25 listed at connectcentraloregon.org/mlkday2023
Monday from Noon to 4:00 p.m., volunteers will participate at the new location on NE Norton at 434 NE Norton Avenue in Bend.
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Open House Dec. 2nd for Bend’s Hawthorne Crossing

November 26, 2025 Feature Slider, Local News

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is hosting an open house on Tuesday, Dec. 2 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Dogwood at The Pine Shed, 821 NE. Second St. in Bend. This open house is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the Hawthorne Crossing project and new design, meet the project team,

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Free Fishing Nov. 28-29

November 26, 2025 Feature Slider, Local News

Get outdoors with friends and family and enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 28 and 29. Statewide free fishing days are a great chance to take someone new fishing and celebrate Oregon’s