In hot July, Leadership Coordinator Hilda León led 11 participants through the cool poetry of “El Invierno en la Ventana” (Winter in the Window) by Concepción Sámano, via Zoom meetings. It was her second Club de Lectura (reading club) program and attracted readers from California and Lebanon, Oregon. Hilda connected with the poet and writer when she visited…
We are thrilled to announce that seats and tables for our Flannel & Frost Fundraiser are now available for purchase! Join us for an unforgettable evening of giving, entertainment, and camaraderie. You’ll be alongside our community champions and Board of Directors, all coming together to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend. You’ll have…
(Photo courtesy COMGA) The Central Oregon Chapter of OSU Master Gardeners, in cooperation with the Oregon State University Extension Service, presents the Hollinshead Community Garden and Waterwise Garden Open Garden Day. See the variety of what can be grown in Central Oregon and learn from experts and fellow gardeners. Activities include tours of the community…
(Cloudburst Over Poker Jim Ridge by Pamela Beaverson) The rolling golden hills of the prairie states seemed endless on her first cross country trip. After countless hours on the road, the Colorado Rockies loomed large in the distance. The mountains were unimaginably large and beautiful as she reached Denver, but it wasn’t until her car…
The annual Sunriver Art Fair returns this August 11-13 in The Village at Sunriver with over 75 booths of juried art on display. This free event has been a popular destination for visitors and locals alike for over 13 years, and has been voted the Best Small Town Art Fair and one of the Top 10…
((L-R) Composer and cellist Evan Kassof during his residency at Pine Meadow Ranch, 2023; Ceramic artist Lilith Rockett during her residency at Pine Meadow Ranch, 2023; and Mixed media artist Tammy Jo Wilson during her residency at Pine Meadow Ranch, 2023 | Photos by Loma Smith) Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) invite…
(Girls in traditional attire celebrate during a Centro Cultural del Condado de Washington County community cultural event. The image will be featured on the Arts Build Communities grant program page of the new Arts Commission website | Photo courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) A new, more user-friendly Oregon Arts Commission website will launch the week…
High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has announced that German Master Tech is the presenting sponsor of their 2023-24 16th anniversary season. Supporting HDCM since 2015, German Master Tech has been a continued presence and valued contributor to our growth and success. They are one of the West Coast’s premier independent automotive facilities specializing in German…
(Photo courtesy of Mountain Meadow Quilters) Mountain Meadow Quilters invite you to their 35th annual Quilt Show & Sale in The Village at Sunriver from 9am to 4pm Saturday, August 5, showcasing their quilt making skills. Admission and parking are free. Over 150 quilts will be set up outside as well as inside area businesses….
(Photos courtesy of BendFilm) Applications Due August 27 BendFilm has begun the search for our next executive director! This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced and creative leader who’s passionate about film, wants to join a talented team, and is motivated to lead our organization in its next phase of growth. To view the Job…
