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Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Pangaea Guild Hall Tavern, 818 SW Forest Ave. Ste 201, Redmond
Open Mic
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.
The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Bend
Open Mic
Tuesdays, 6 p.m.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend
Trivia Tuesday @The Lot
Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Continues through April 27
The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend
The latest
NAMI Central Oregon Supports People Dealing with Mental-Health Challenges
The grassroots nonprofit offers support groups, workshops and classes to help individuals and their loved ones deal with life’s challenges
Central Oregon Boys and Girls Club Provides Youth Programs Year-Round — And in Times of Tragedy
The nonprofit stepped up to provide free child care in the aftermath of the Silver Rail tragedy
Bend-La Pine Schools Sets Silver Rail Return Date for Nov. 12
An overwhelming majority of families indicated their desire to return to the school after the Oct. 15 shooting tragedy
Wine Doesn’t Need More Drinkers. It Needs More Curious Ones.
As younger adults rethink their drinking habits and Oregon wineries face a challenging market, I believe wine’s future depends less on consumption and more on curiosity.
Food and Drink
A Wild Time at the Chili Cookoff
Think Wild’s fall fundraiser has cooks competing for bragging rights in five categories
M’s Bakery Opening Second Location
New spot in Cascade Village will serve as a community gathering place, its owners hope
Reuben Egg Rolls, Irish Stew and a Perfect Pint
The Emerald Loop brings the neighborhood home
A Little Comfort, Shared Around the Table
In times of unimaginable loss, food can be one small way we care for one another
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Shop, Stroll and Enjoy Halloween Trick-or-Treating and Festivities
A plethora of local businesses will hand out candy and host fun, family-friendly events Oct. 31
20 Years on the ‘Front Lines of Joy’
Gabe Johnson, musician and promoter who founded Parallel 44 Presents, gets set to mark 1,500 shows and two decades of sharing the love of music
A Place to Honor the Dead
Día de los Muertos events have been happening in Central Oregon for years. Amid ICE presence and the fallout of a school shooting, this year’s event offers a safe space for celebration and community healing.
Local Couple Transforms Yard Into a Spooky, Haunted Attraction Each Halloween
The house on Brianne Place is the sight of a creepy walk-through attraction that delights young and old alike while helping raise funds for FAN
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mUSIC
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
Getting Wylde
Opening for Black Label Society Friday, Zakk Wylde talks about playing with Ozzy Osbourne and their mutual love of music
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
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Deschutes Children’s Foundation Welcomes Kiley Kahler as Development Manager
Kahler will work with board members, donors, and community partners to strengthen support
Makin’ it Local Adds Sparkle to the Holidays with Mimosa Sundays
Seriously great art. Delightfully bubbly Sundays.
Got Land? Workshop Helps Property Owners Put It to Work for Local Farmers
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance and Friends of Family Farmers team up to help landowners explore opportunities to lease their land for agriculture
Bend FFA Chapter Earns Honors at National Expo
To be eligible, FFA members must have earned at least $10,000 or earned at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hours
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Environmental Advocate and Community Leader
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