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…
(The Lodge at Summer Lake | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Calling all writers and nature enthusiasts! The Writing Ranch in collaboration with the High Desert Museum is again hosting the Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive at the scenic Summer Lake Lodge in Summer Lake, Oregon. Scheduled from August 8 to 11, this…
(Rendering courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Remodeling and renovation work on the Sunriver Library is moving right along, with a reopening planned for late August. To be the first to know when a date is set, be sure to sign up for Sunriver Library Updates. The library’s renovation is creating a bright and open space…
(The fourth annual Lost in Place Writing Intensive will take place at the Summer Lake Lodge in Summer Lake, Oregon | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Nurture Your Love of Writing Surrounded by Nature Calling all writers and lovers of nature! The Writing Ranch and the High Desert Museum are offering a unique weekend writing intensive at the Summer…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Deschutes Public Library is your passport to fun this summer! Embark on an adventure-filled summer of reading, activities, and community celebrations, including fun giveaways, free books for kids and teens, and the chance to win some amazing prizes. Starting June 1, there are two ways to sign up for…
(C.J. Adrien) Bend-based author C.J. Adrien has achieved bestseller status with his fourth consecutive book, this time in the fiercely competitive American Historical Romance category on Amazon. Renowned for his award-winning and bestselling Viking-themed historical novels, Adrien’s latest work delves into the intriguing world of the fur trade in Oregon Country. This unique blend of…
