(Photo courtesy of HSCO) With temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond, The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) would like to offer tips to keep your pet safe in the high desert heat. The best spot for your pet is inside a safe, cool house. Dogs and cats cannot cool their body temperatures as…
(Photo by Jingda Chen on Unsplash) On Tuesday, July 1, Redmond City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration, banning the personal use of all fireworks effective 12:01am July 5, 2025, due to high fire risk in Redmond and across Central Oregon. The declaration, which allows the city to efficiently mobilize resources to respond to public needs during…
The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz will replace Tyga and perform live on Saturday, August 2 as part of the 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend FREE Summer Concert Series. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tyga will no longer be able to perform…
Summer with the Library: Create, Read, Explore! Get ready for a summer full of stories, creativity, and connection. Summer with the Library is here, and there’s something for everyone. Just for signing up, you’ll be entered to win amazing grand prizes like Tonies, LEGO BricQ Motion kits, and e-Readers. Complete a reading and activity log…
(Snow Flurry by Valerie Smith) Some people inherit their passion through years of practice or discovery, but for artist Valerie Smith, it began at five years old with a flipped-over wooden table, a crayon, and her mother’s encouragement. “I thought I was drawing a dog,” Valerie recalls, chuckling. “My mom came over and said, ‘Valerie,…
Bend//Old Mill Blue Spruce Pottery 20591 Dorchester E. 541-382-0197 • bluesprucepottery.com This family-owned business has been making handmade pottery in Bend since 1976. Call to arrange a time to come shop their large selection of mugs, bowls, casseroles, lamps and more. Shop online and have gifts shipped directly to your family and friends. You can…
(2024 Black Butte concert. Photo by Arthur Hitchcock) Hunter Noack, classical pianist and naturalist, will bring seven concerts to Central Oregon as part of IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild’s tenth anniversary 50-concert tour. The groundbreaking outdoor concert series began in 2016 with nine concerts in the Portland area. They have now produced…
The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair has announced the lineup for the 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend FREE Summer Concert Series, set to take place from Wednesday, July 30, through Sunday, August 3. This year’s series features an eclectic mix of award-winning artists spanning country, rock, EDM, hip-hop, and regional Mexican music, with a special focus…
J Bar J Youth Services is inviting local artists to help bring their mission to life — through art. With a wide range of programs that support youth facing adversity — from mentorship and education to shelter, crisis intervention, and housing — J Bar J offers a continuum of care. Yet many people only know…
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition presented the 2025 Ben Westlund Memorial Award to Redmond’s Dry Canyon Arts Association (DCAA) on May 1 at the new Redmond Library. The Deschutes Cultural Coalition, the Central Oregon arm of the Oregon Cultural Trust, is recognizing the DCAA for its ongoing efforts to bring art access to the entire Redmond…
