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Take Less. Do More. by Glen Van Peski
In this personal journey, ultra-light backpacker and sought-after speaker Glen Van Peski shares the life lessons he has learned through years of lightening his pack and helping others.
Adventures provide the richness and texture to a life well lived. So remain open. Keep saying yes to life’s opportunities.
Glen Van Peski helped revolutionize backpacking by creating ultralight equipment, which allows people to take less so they can do more in the wilderness. During decades of championing ultralig
COCC Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Virtual Book Discussion
Join COCC for a free, virtual book discussion every Thursday in May from noon to 1 p.m., beginning May 2 with the novel Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen.
All events are free and open to the public.
Free books for COCC student participants. To register or for more information, email [email protected]
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Head Games Trivia Night at Deschutes Brewery (Bend Public House)
Live multi-media trivia every Wed. night at 6:30pm.
Deschutes Brewery, Bend Public House.
Free to play. Win prizes.
Teams up to 6 players.
Hosted by Rachel O’Rourke.
*PLEASE NOTE: This venue fills up fast. Please arrive as early as possible to secure your table.
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Portland Police Developing Response to Illegal Activity at PSU's Library
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is actively collaborating with Portland State University (PSU) to address the illegal activities at the university’s Millar Library. After a group of protesters departed from a peaceful First Amendment gathering and unlawfully entered the campus building on Monday, the PPB has been working in partnership with city leaders, other municipal bureaus, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, and Portland State University to ensure a safe resolution.
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PPB Seeks Input on Directive (Photo)
The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through its policies, procedures, and rules, as found within Directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing the following Directive(s) and seeks community input.
Community members are encouraged to read the directives using the links below, then follow the link at the bottom of the PDF copy of the directive to provide comments.
Second Universal Review link: https://www.portland.gov/police/2ur
Review Period: 5/1/2024 – 5/31/2024
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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp
Drop off your kids for an unforgettable experience at Free Spirit’s Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp! Our seasoned ninja coaches will lead them through exhilarating team games and tricky Ninja Warrior challenges to enhance their jumping, balancing, climbing, agility, and speed skills. Our inclusive camp fosters positive vibes, providing an ideal setting to make connections with like-minded peers who share a burning passion for Ninja Warrior. Act quickly as spots fill up fast! Enroll your kid
Springfield Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Repeatedly Possessing and Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
EUGENE, Ore.—A Springfield, Oregon man was sentenced to federal prison today for repeatedly possessing and distributing photos and videos depicting child sexual abuse.Randy Lee Cook, 43, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison and a life term of supervised release.According to court documents, in 2006, Cook was convicted of state child pornography charges in Missouri and served a significant prison sentence for sending child sexual abuse material to a minor, engaging in sexual chats with t
Bend Farmers Market – Downtown
The Bend Farmers Market is a true farmers market dedicated to supporting the viability of local farmers, ranchers and food producers who offer fresh local produce, protein, and farm products to the people of Central Oregon. You won’t find jewelry or arts and crafts at our market, but you will find an outdoor grocery store full of sustainably produced products to nourish you and your family.
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Indigenous Artist Panel to Discuss Vibrant Traditions and Contemporary Expressions at the High Desert Museum (Photo)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, May 1, 2024BEND, OR — On Wednesday, May 15, the High Desert Museum will host a thought-provoking Indigenous Artist Panel, showcasing the diverse talents and perspectives of several Indigenous artists from around the region. The event will take place at the Museum with doors opening at 6:00 pm and the program commencing at 6:30 pm. This engaging panel discussion will feature esteemed artists Kelli D. Palmer of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Jacy Sohappy r
Oregon Court of Appeals weighs rezone of farmland outside Bend
Farmland preservation advocates claim Oregon’s Deschutes County wrongly rezoned a 60-acre property for rural residential ...
5 Oregon restaurants make Yelp’s list of ‘Top 100 Brunch Spots’ in the US
Unlike some other Mother’s Day gestures — e.g., buying Mom flowers or a new bathrobe — taking your mother out to brunch is a ...
Internet providers in Bend, OR
Bend residents can get home Wi-Fi from top providers like CenturyLink or T-Mobile or local providers like TDS Telecom. Get connected starting at $45/mo.
Fastest-Growing Cities: Bend, Salem and suburbs boomed as Portland's population fell
This year's list featured a new No. 1 as suburban Southwest Washington was finally blended into the mix of Oregon's ...
One quarter of Oregon’s 197 school districts will get summer school money from state
The Oregon Department of Education is doling out $30 million to school districts and charters for summer programming this ...
The Crux of the matter: Popular Bend brewery hopes to sell its tasting room for $5.5 million – but it’s not going anywhere
Crux Fermentation Project announced Monday that it's selling the property that has served as the brewery’s iconic Bend ...
Tribal company and Oregon battery startup create unique partnership in pursuit of clean energy
Madisen McCleary, Skip Tech's vice president of engineering, makes a hydrophobic coating for the interior of a flow cell for ...
The most popular poker players in Oregon—plus, see how much money they've made
Last year, the World Series of Poker accepted a record 10,043 entrants, who each had to fork over $10,000 to sit at the ...
The Downtown Bend Farmers Market opens on May 1st for the 2024 Season
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Downtown Bend Farmers Market (BFM) kicks off its 2024 season in Brooks Street Alley between ...
Sprout Film Festival
Please join us to celebrate the ID/D community with an afternoon/evening of film. The Tower Theatre, Full Access, and CODSN present the Sprout Film Festival, a series of short films to highlight creatives from the ID/D community.
Sprout Film hosts the largest and most diverse collection of films featuring people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) on the marketplace. Sprout Film hopes to reinforce accurate portrayals of individuals within this community, help break down stere
HEAD GAMES TRIVIA NIGHT AT CROSSCUT WARMING HUT NO. 5
<div><p><span id="WEBEXT">Live multi-media trivia every OTHER Tuesday night at 6:00 p.m. Crosscut Warming Hut – No. 5, Bend.</span> Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Please arrive early for best seats.</p>
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