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Point of Contact featuring Agnese Cebere and Erin Langley

Point of Contact is an exhibition of work by Agnese Cebere and Erin Langley. Through photography and sculpture, they explore themes of landscape and terrain, surface and depth. Situated within the high desert landscapes regional to Bend, Cebere and Langley eschew romantic depictions of this familiar terrain and instead cast their gaze downward: at abandoned campsites, makeshift fire pits, and household refuse. Through image-making and material processes, Point of Contact asks the audience to rec

Adult Painting Class at The Bend Wine Bar – Northern Lights

Our Paint n Sips are the perfect way to unwind and explore your creative side, all while enjoying delicious craft beers and good company. No experience is necessary, and our expert instructors will guide you through the painting process step-by-step. Come join us for a night of laughter, creativity, and good times. All ages welcome with an adult! The post Adult Painting Class at The Bend Wine Bar – Northern Lights appeared first on Visit Bend.

Intro to MIG Welding

This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher class in cutting and welding. You’ll cut steel with a plasma cutter and weld those pieces back together. You’ll get to try your hand at MIG welding. No Welding Experience Needed! All materials and tools included. Ages 13+ welcome. Minors may take this class if a parent/guardian is registered and attends the class with them. No Experience Needed! The post Intro to MIG Welding appeared first on Visit Bend.

Poetry, author and writing events in Central Oregon this week

Meet with other writers in the community, share poetry with a welcoming group, gain writing tips and hear a local author ...

Health & Wealth

ChillWell in Bend offers the region’s only commercially available reduced sensory stimulation tanks, and the health claims ...

OSU-Cascades Student Success Center makes its debut on Bend campus

Cascades’ Student Success Center — the newest addition to the growing Bend campus — is almost open for business.

Central Oregon fire crews traveling to Los Angeles to help as California declares wildfires state of emergency

Thirteen hours away from Los Angeles, Central Oregon fire crews are gearing up to head south and join the fight. The Oregon ...

Potentially deadly king tides are coming to the Oregon coast this weekend

The final king tide of the season is expected this week from Saturday to Monday on the Oregon coast. King tides are very high ...

Oregon town among 25 adult spring break 2025 destinations recommended by travel magazine

While spring break vacations are often thought of as a time for students to cut loose, Condé Nast Traveler suggests that ...

Missing Coos County man's body found on beach near North Bend

The body of a Coos County man who went missing in December after not returning home from photographing the king tides was ...

Two teens injured, Terrebonne teen arrested, released in shooting atop Bend’s downtown parking garage

Two teens were injured early Sunday morning by a shotgun blast fired atop the city of Bend's downtown parking garage, and a ...

Point of Contact featuring Agnese Cebere and Erin Langley

Wine Wednesdays at Bar Rio

<p>Wine up and wind down, all glasses $10.</p> <p>Every Wednesday, 12pm to close at Bar Rio in downtown Bend.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/wine-wednesdays-at-bar-rio/2025-01-08/">Wine Wednesdays at Bar Rio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Board of County Commissioners Meeting

Deschutes County releases draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

The Upper Deschutes River Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is available for public feedback through February 5. The community is encouraged to review the draft plan and provide their feedback by visiting www.deschutes.org/forester.

Trivia Tuesday at Mountain Burger

<p>Join us at Mountain Burger for Trivia Tuesday!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/trivia-tuesday-at-mountain-burger-2/2025-01-07/">Trivia Tuesday at Mountain Burger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Tequila & Taco Tuesdays at Bar Rio

<p>Join us from 12pm-10pm for a Margarita & Three Tacos for $20!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/tequila-taco-tuesdays-at-bar-rio/2025-01-07/">Tequila & Taco Tuesdays at Bar Rio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.</p>

Intro to 3D Printing *Adult Class

This is an Adult beginner’s course for 3D printing and design in Tinkercad. Come see the 3D printers at DIYcave, learn how they work, and find out why 3D printing is so revolutionary! Have you always wanted to try out 3D printing? Are you curious about exactly how something gets from an idea to a real world object? Are you intimidated by the whole “design and create” part? Then, this class is for you. 3D printing is a skill that anyone can learn to use and enjoy. This class wil

Lets Paint at Modern Games – Hip Polar Bear

Come join us at Modern Games for a fun and relaxing art class! Unleash your inner artist within this course as you create a super hip polar bear. No experience is necessary, and our expert instructors will guide you through the painting process step-by-step. Don’t miss out on a night of laughter, creativity, and good times. All ages welcome with an adult! The post Lets Paint at Modern Games – Hip Polar Bear appeared first on Visit Bend.

Re-elected County Commissioner, newly elected Sheriff take oaths of office

<div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span><span>During a public ceremony on Monday, Jan. 6, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang and Sheriff Kent van der Kamp were sworn into office, marking the official start of their four-year terms of office. </span></span></span></p></div></div></div>