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Battle of the Bands!
Get ready for a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and community! Join us on October 12th from 3-6 PM at Craft Kitchen and Brewery for the Battle of the Bands, a family-friendly event supporting the Ronald McDonald House of Bend, Oregon. Some of the best local bands will be battling it out on stage, and you get to decide who takes home the title!
Entry is just $20, with delicious food and beverages available for purchase to keep you fueled up for all the action. Cast your vote, cheer on your f
MOUNT BACHELOR COMMUNITY INC. Kickoff!
<div><p>Powder to the People!<br>
Join us on from 3-5 PM on Saturday, October 12 in Drake Park for an afternoon of food, beverages, music, and remarks to kick off Mount Bachelor Community Inc.’s effort to acquire the Mount Bachelor resort for the community.<br>
Free Event!</p>
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“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” presented by Meadow Sky Productions
Join us for Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” presented by Meadow Sky Productions.
William Shakespeare has long been considered one of if not THE greatest playwright in history. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, like so many of his stories, has stood the test of time. Witty, endearing, and hilarious, A Midsummer Night’s Dream captures the imagination and enchants the soul, even centuries after its original authorship. Thank you for joining us as we journey back in time to the court of Athens an
Kinetic Communique, Motion Design Exhibition
Motion Design is a maturing art form that bridges Design and Animation in the service of communication. Kinetic Communique is an exhibit that explores the vast sub genres of Motion Design and the many applications of its form. As more content delivery methods are developed into the future, Motion Design is quickly becoming a much larger form of communication in our everyday lives.
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First Peoples Celebration with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Explore and celebrate the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Join us for Tribal craft and artistry demonstrations, a showcase of traditional regalia and Native dancing, and a performance by the Native American, Grammy-nominated Black Lodge Singers.
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Watercolor Moons Workshop
Watercolor Moons is a practice designed and taught by Amelia Morton, a lifelong artist based in Sisters, Oregon. This 3 hour workshop is a deep dive into Amelia’s unique use of watercolors to facilitate creative exploration and surrender through painting a series of 3-6 inch circles. We will familiarize ourselves with the paints and other materials, learn paper preparation and layout techniques, and spend the majority of our time putting brush to paper in the creative flow.
This class is suitabl
Artist Showcase: Photography by James Parsons at Makin’ it Local
Makin’ it Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon adventure photographer James Parsons. The exhibition and print sale run from September 27 through October 22, 2024.
Artist Showcase: “Our Extreme Oregon” featuring fine photography by James Parsons.
Exhibition and sale: September 27, 2024 through October 22, 2024
Location: Makin’ it Local: 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters, Oregon 97759
Hours: Daily 10 am to 5:30 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
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21st Annual Bend Film Festival
Your Annual Big Screen Binge is Back! The 21st annual Bend Film Festival is back from October 10th to 13th, promising four days packed with unparalleled entertainment. Immerse yourself in the heart of Bend’s vibrant arts scene as we bring you a stellar lineup of film screenings, panels, parties, and more! With over 100 films spanning genres from breathtaking nature documentaries to innovative shorts and gripping narrative features, there’s truly something for everyone. Watch one or watch them al
What’s So Funny About Happiness?
NEW: Anthony “Never Tony” Poponi is the founder of Focus on the 40 and Humore.us Productions, is a standup comedian, international professional speaker, author and an expert in human happiness. Through the years he’s seen the funny (and not so funny) sides of understanding and seeking, finding, and crafting happiness in his own life. There have been trials, there have been tribulations. There have been times where he has used a thesaurus to make sure tribulations is the correct word to use in th
Central Oregon Falls Colors Photo Workshop
Enjoy the beauty of the Central Oregon Cascades and photograph pristine river scenes and lakes with towering mountains during Central Oregon’s beautiful autumn season.
Local professional Landscape photographer Zack Schnepf will guide you to some of the areas most photogenic locations. Zack will teach you how to frame and capture stunning landscape photos.
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64-Year-Old Hillsboro Man Located Deceased at Little Cultus Lake (Photo)
****CORRECTION****This tragic incident took place on October 7th, 2024, not July 7th. ****END of CORRECTION**** Released by: Sergeant Jason Wall Release Date: October 11, 2024 Location: Little Cultus Lake Deceased: Kent Christopher – 64-year-old male – Hillsboro, OR On July 7, 2024, at approximately 7:35pm, deputies with the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the report of a missing person at Little Cultus Lake Campground. The reporting party – a family member – told deputies
PF&R and PPB Fire Investigations Unit Arrest Arson Suspect
This morning, PF&R Fire Investigators, along with PPB Detectives and PPB Patrol Officers, executed a search warrant. During this search warrant, the suspect Christopher Ellett was arrested on an outstanding warrant, along with additional charges for “Arson Incident to the Manufacturing of a Cannabinoid Extract”. This stemmed from an incident on October 9th, 2024, where PF&R Firefighters were dispatched to a residential fire at a home near NE 42nd Avenue and NE Holman Street. A PF&
Kinetic Communique, Motion Design Exhibition
Motion Design is a maturing art form that bridges Design and Animation in the service of communication. Kinetic Communique is an exhibit that explores the vast sub genres of Motion Design and the many applications of its form. As more content delivery methods are developed into the future, Motion Design is quickly becoming a much larger form of communication in our everyday lives.
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21st Annual Bend Film Festival
Your Annual Big Screen Binge is Back! The 21st annual Bend Film Festival is back from October 10th to 13th, promising four days packed with unparalleled entertainment. Immerse yourself in the heart of Bend’s vibrant arts scene as we bring you a stellar lineup of film screenings, panels, parties, and more! With over 100 films spanning genres from breathtaking nature documentaries to innovative shorts and gripping narrative features, there’s truly something for everyone. Watch one or watch them al
Artist Showcase: Photography by James Parsons at Makin’ it Local
Makin’ it Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon adventure photographer James Parsons. The exhibition and print sale run from September 27 through October 22, 2024.
Artist Showcase: “Our Extreme Oregon” featuring fine photography by James Parsons.
Exhibition and sale: September 27, 2024 through October 22, 2024
Location: Makin’ it Local: 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters, Oregon 97759
Hours: Daily 10 am to 5:30 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm
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Central Oregon trail conditions: Climb and descend the Ochoco Mountains; Last month to fish Crane Prairie, Odell and Wickiup
The weather continues to look promising for outdoor recreation this weekend. Saturday is expected to be partly cloudy with a ...
Candidates for Oregon’s most competitive congressional district spar over abortion, crime
The hourlong debate on Portland-based KOIN TV gave voters from Portland to Bend their first opportunity to hear directly from ...
League of Oregon Cities Annual Conference returns to Central Oregon next week
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Long-term recovery is the key to HB 4002 ‘deflection’ success, Bend treatment center says
It's still early days for House Bill 4002, which recriminalized drug possession in the state, as local governments and law ...
Running and hiking in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness
The Oregon Badlands Wilderness, so named for its wild and rugged terrain, lies just 15 miles east of Bend, Oregon. While the ...