(Photo by Jon Nelson) The deadline to submit your work for the 2023 Waterston Desert Writing Prize is Monday, May 1 at 11:59pm. The Prize winner will receive a $3,000 cash award, a residency at PLAYA at Summer Lake and a reading and reception at the Museum! 2023 Waterston Prize The Waterston Desert Writing Prize…
(Photos courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Springtime in Deschutes County means A Novel Idea celebrations are underway as thousands of readers discuss the same books and participate in free cultural programs, all leading up to the main author event. This year, the 20th anniversary of Oregon’s largest community read program, Deschutes Public Library welcomes four…
Redmond Library: Building for the Future We’re starting a new chapter in the story of the Redmond Library, one that includes an all-new building befitting the growth of this dynamic city. The public is invited to join us on March 11 at 12pm as we break ground on the new Redmond Library (address: 827 SW…
Local wealth advisors David Rosell and Rodney Cook are releasing a new book, In the Know — Turning Your Unwanted Life Insurance Policy Into Serious Cash. The goal of the book is to help life insurance policyholders maximize the value of policies they no longer need. Each year, more than $112 billion in life insurance…
The Pandemic gave me an inheritance of sorts; not of money, but of time. All my activities just stopped. Well, life was getting a bit too busy for me, anyway. I do remember thinking back in 2019 that I wished I could make it all just stop. Well, what can I say? My wish came…
(Photos courtesy of SMART Reading) SMART Reading will hold its annual fundraiser for local programs, the SMART Sip, on Thursday, February 23 from 6-8pm at Tetherow Resort in Bend. The SMART Sip brings together community members and professionals for a fun evening with food, drinks, and an opportunity to learn more about SMART. “We know…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Tides ebb and flow, giving way to abundant life covering two-thirds of Earth’s surface. Discover a world of wonder as we go underwater in March. From plankton to kelp forests, explore the future of aquatic ecosystems with algae research. Watch a performance of an Agatha Christie mystery unfold on…
Construction & Remodeling Begin in La Pine, Redmond & Sisters Redmond Library January 2023-Fall 2024 Library temporarily moved to allow for construction of new Redmond Library Temporary library now open 2127 S Highway 97, Redmond Sisters Library January 2023-Fall 2023 Library temporarily moved to allow for remodeling Temporary Library now open 110 N Cedar Street,…
(Bestselling novelist Kim Johnson, a social justice leader and University of Oregon vice provost, will discuss her young adult novel This Is My America in a COCC livestream event on February 21. | Photo courtesy of COCC) In commemoration of Black History Month and its ongoing Season of Nonviolence programming, Central Oregon Community College (COCC)…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Seek answers to environmental, legal and human rights questions as we explore facets of justice in February. Hear from the founder of a climate justice collective and stretch your budget with healthy recipe ideas. Learn about the future of water use in Oregon and discover free legal resources available…
