The Central Oregon Veterans Outreach is accepting dry dog food donations for the companions of the Central Oregon Homeless. Drop off unopened bags of dog food at the COVO office on the corner of 3rd and Greenwood behind the Arco station (in the Spectrum Building), Mon - Fri 9-5.
An 11 year old Bend girl, Mimi Ausland, has started a website to help feed the animals at the HSCO. And YOU DON’T HAVE TO SPEND MONEY TO HELP… just go to the website and play the trivia game. Every day that you visit the website to play they will contribute ten pieces of dog kibble. Local businesses sponsor the site to pay for the costs. Visit this website daily:www.freekibble.com.
SOFCU Community Credit Union, 2675 NE Hwy 20 in Bend is collecting used cell phones to be distributed to domestic violence shelters, senior centers, and other agencies with an immediate need for 911 access. FMI: SOFCU, 382-7280, or visit the website at www.donatemycellphone.org
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE BEND MEMORIAL CLINIC CASCADE CYCLING CLASSIC. Info: www.mbsef.org.
The Bend library is offering a class called “Home Buying Basics: Preparing for Finance” Monday, May 12 6–7:30 pm. Learn what to consider when buying your first home. 617-7080 or www.dpls.us.
A Sporting Clay Shoot to benefit COBA is Wednesday (May 14) at Alder Creek Ranch. $100 per person includes lunch. Call C.O. Sporting Clays for info: 389-1058.
The Central Oregon Shrine Club is looking for Children who need free orthopaedic health care. Children from birth to age 18 are encouraged to attend a screening clinic Saturday, May 17, 9 AM – 3 PM, St. Charles Hospital Rehabilitation Center. FMI: Tony or Renate at 447-7886.
SCOOTER, Inc.’s annual Icebreaker Poker Run is Saturday, May 17th, at Vic’s Bar & Grill in LaPine. Rain or shine event. Sign in 10am to noon, with breakfast available from 8 to 10am. Poker hands are available for $10 each. After the run activities will be held at Vic’s Bar & Grill including Food, games & live music by Badlands Boogie Band. All street legal motorized vehicles are invited to participate. All proceeds benefit kids in South Central Oregon. 536-2644
The Bend library is offering a dog training class with trainer Linda West Wednesday May 21 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Learn how to better communicate with your dog and avoiding common problems in dog training Dog owners attend this session WITHOUT their dogs. Call 617-7080, www.dpls.us
The Family Resource Center is offering parenting classes. If you have kids under age 8 there is a class starting Wednesday (May 21) at Kiddoz Play Center in Bend. Info: 389-5468
There will be a FREE film screening for "This is War - Memories of Iraq" Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. in the Tower Theatre. This Documentary film follows the deployment of the 2nd Battalion 162nd Infantry Regiment Oregon National Guard to Iraq and their eventual return home. Director Gary Mortensen and Oregon Guard soldiers will present film followed by Q & A. 385-3214
Noxious Weed Awareness Week kicks off Saturday June 14 with the 6th annual multi-county “Let's Pull Together” event. They are looking for scout troops, church groups, sportsmen and farming organizations, school groups to volunteer on to pull weeks and enjoy a free BBQ. Also, you are encouraged to pull noxious weeds around your home and drop them off for free disposal at specified locations www.letspulltogether.com or contact Cheryl Howard at 385-7906.
The High Desert Dash to benefit the Family Access Network is Saturday (June 21). It is a one-day 35 mile dash for 5 member teams that goes from the Old Mill to Sunriver. www.highdesertdash.com
The Smith Rock 15K Sunrise Summer Classic is Saturday, July 12 at Smith Rock State Park to benefit for the Inter Faith Volunteer Caregivers. Includes: 15K run - a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a FREE Race for Kids. Everyone who participates must be registered. Info: www.smithrockrace.org