Oregon, the final frontier. Early in our nation’s history, the land west of the Mississippi River was unmapped and unexplored. Only the local indigenous peoples were familiar with the mysterious Pacific Northwest. The states we know as Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Wyoming and Montana were part of the vast Oregon Territory. The history…
(Cover and layout design by Lieve Maas Bright Light Graphics) Local violinist and global authority on flow state, Diane Allen, is excited to announce the launch of her new book, FLOW: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do, releasing on September 17, 2024. In this groundbreaking work, Allen shares her deep understanding of flow, blending…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Evoke a bittersweet yearning for the past guaranteed to warm the heart. Learn about Barbie’s role in society and enjoy singalongs from the 1960s onwards. Explore nostalgic games for all ages and screen the documentary about the world’s last Blockbuster. Discover beloved roadside attractions along Highway 97 and teens…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The Deschutes Public Library hosts the Festival of Voices, an inclusive celebration aiming to bring forth the diverse experiences and stories of the Central Oregon community on Saturday, September 21 at Centennial Park in Redmond. This inaugural event will take place on the final Saturday of Welcoming Week (September…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) After six years of planning and nearly 10 months of construction, the Sunriver Library is turning the page on a new era. The newly remodeled library officially reopened on Tuesday, August 20, with a grand opening celebration slated for Saturday, September 14, from 12-2pm. “We are so excited to…
Announcing the newest release by award-winning author Rick Steber — A Cowboy Goes to War Bud Fairclo was a cowboy who loved running wild mustangs and the open spaces of the High Desert. After the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor, he went off to war and returned home as one of the most decorated soldiers…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) To Antarctica and back, the tiny Arctic tern makes the world’s longest migration of any animal. Delve into this phenomenon and more as we get to “Know Migrations” in August. Explore Oregon’s 17 official scenic bikeways and learn how Native American foods transformed the world. Hear about Oregon’s hypersaline…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Fall Writing & Publishing Courses To register, click on course titles for details or call 541-383-7270 Novel & Memoir Writing In this course, learn essential building blocks for fiction and memoir including plot, setting, theme, characterization, point-of-view, and dialogue. What is the hero’s journey, and how does a writer develop a…
((Left) Sunriver Library (Right) Redmond Library | Photos and rendering courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Opening Soon: The Sunriver Library Remodeling work on the Surniver Library is nearly complete! This dynamic community hub will offer more space for community gatherings, new reservable study and meeting rooms, expanded browsing space, and enhanced children’s and teen areas….
((L-R) Leath Tonino, Tucker Malarkey and Ellen Waterston) Leath Tonino has been officially selected as the winner of the tenth annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize by guest judge and acclaimed Law and Order actor Sam Waterston. Tonino’s winning submission, Limbo Wilds: A Journey into the Wilderness Study Areas of the Desert, captures a deep sense…
