(Charity Woodrum) The documentary tells the remarkable journey of Charity Woodrum through childhood poverty in rural Oregon, the devastating loss of her husband and young son in 2017 at the Oregon Coast, and finding solace in far-off galaxies. We often hear about people’s worst moments in life, but seldom hear what happens next. Charity’s inspiring…
(HDCM Educational Outreach Hanging Flower Baskets | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music is offering hanging flower baskets and culinary herb baskets to fund Educational Outreach efforts. These 12″ diameter baskets will at a minimum double in size, and you can choose from a large variety of high-quality mixed flower…
Nationally touring musician, inspirational figure, and Bend local Heaven Zest is set to headline a powerful evening of music and transformation at Volcanic Theatre in Bend on Thursday, May 1. This performance follows the announcement that Zest will receive the Michael Brennan Courage Award from the Boomer Esiason Foundation, honoring his remarkable journey living with…
(Photo by Cody Rheault, provided by Explore Sisters) In honor of International Dark Sky Week (April 21-28, 2025), the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon is celebrating the continued expansion of Oregon’s dark sky designations and programming—including new community certifications and the launch of events across the state that elevate both stargazing experiences and environmental…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Enchantment is all around us at Deschutes Public Library as we invite you to explore “Know Magic” this May. Dabble in whimsical watercolor techniques and learn about the history of foods once believed to hold magical powers. Step up your mocktail game and discover self-care strategies for reducing stress….
(Dan Flores, Beth Piatote | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) Time is running out! Writers exploring themes around desert landscapes are invited to enter the 11th annual Waterston Desert Writing Prize. The submission window is open now through May 1, 2025, at 11:59pm. This prestigious award, a program of the High Desert Museum, celebrates…
(Frankie Borla) Fifteen-year-old Frankie Borla of Sisters will attend Interlochen Arts Camp, the nation’s premier summer program for aspiring artists in grades 3-12. The son of Erin and Chris Borla, he will study Jazz Improvisation. Borla, a freshman at Sisters High School has played drums for the past ten years. He is passionate about Jazz…
A collaboration between Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and the Portland-based Civics Learning Project is providing a free documentary screening of Trust Me, a film about the influence of media technology on society, at 3pm on Sunday, April 27, in Wille Hall on the Bend campus. A panel of local media members, featuring OPB’s bureau…
(Kiahna Allen, Kahmussa Green and Thyreicia Simtustus (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) are featured in the short film Pathfinders | Photos by Jessie Sears) Pathfinders Film Discussion Hear from young women leaders of Warm Springs From advocacy to aviation and kayaking, Pathfinders is a short film that explores how Thyreicia Simtustus, Kahmussa Green and Kiahna…
(Irene Cooper, Ellen Santasiero, and Mike Cooper founded The Forge Writing Program in 2021 | Photo courtesy of The Forge) The Forge Creative Writing Program is accepting applications for its ten-month online course beginning September 2025. The program, now in its fourth year, is designed for people who want the rigor and community of a…
