The Deschutes Public Library Board is seeking applicants for a vacancy in the Zone 2 position, which represents Sisters, Tumalo, parts of east and north Bend and surrounding areas. The position is being vacated by current board member Linda Davis, who has served for 11 years and announced her departure on November 11 citing health…
Deschutes Public Library is adjusting building capacities and duration of customer visits as well as increasing employee teleworking following Governor Kate Brown’s November 13 announcement of new statewide regulations meant to limit interactions among Oregonians. The Governor’s mandate provides no specific guidelines for libraries “After reviewing the Governor’s mandate and Deschutes County’s health protocols —…
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) In accordance with the governor’s order, the Museum will close starting today, Wednesday, November 18. We’ll open when the governor’s order is lifted. There are still so many ways to experience wonder at the High Desert Museum. Our High Desert Museum from Home webpage and virtual events will…
Tuesday, December 1, the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation joins the #GivingTuesday movement — a global day of unity to unleash grassroots generosity, inspire citizen engagement and encourage corporate giving. Money raised December 1 will help make up the nearly $800,000 the Tower has lost in rental revenue and ticket sales since the first COVID shut-down…
(Photo | Courtesy of The Old Mill District) The Old Mill District commissioned local artist Kathy Deggendorfer to create its annual winter artwork, which is featured on the cover of the Old Mill District’s Winter Guide, as well as on ornaments, banners, kiosk posters, billboards and in printed pieces throughout Central Oregon. Deggendorger describes her…
2020 will be remembered as the year where uncertainty is the new norm for everyone. It has been a year of challenges and heartache, a year of learning, listening and questioning what needs to change and how we can do better — as individuals, as organizations, as a community. 2020 will also be remembered as…
(Photo | Courtesy of Tumalo Art Co.) Win an artist-made holiday ornament from Tumalo Art Co. during the month of December by finding the RED X in the Old Mill District. Tumalo Art Co. will release clues on social media as to Where in the World you might find the RED X every Monday, Wednesday…
(Photo | Courtesy of the Stoller Family Estate) The Lauded Willamette Valley Winery Partners with Riff Cold Brewed for a Taproom Takeover Stoller Family Estate is bringing a little Willamette Valley cheer to Bend, Oregon this holiday season by partnering with Riff Cold Brewed for a pop-up tasting room. Located at The Box Factory, guests can enjoy a…
(Photo | Courtesy of Old Mill District) A new pop-up shop, Thanksgiving feasts and a runaway horse! What’s the Story Behind the Red and Gold Flags This Month? As part of the Ultimate Old Mill District Experience giveaway this past summer, one of the prizes for the winner was the chance to choose the colors…
(Computer science major Rian Kilgore represents the third generation in his family to serve in the U.S. Air Force | Photo courtesy of OSU-Cascades) Oregon State University – Cascades is honoring students and employees who are veterans with an online and in-person exhibit this week entitled I Served My Country. In recognition of Veterans Day,…
