Real Living in Bend

06/07/2026

We're less than a month away from Central Oregon's favorite 4th of July celebration, and this year is going to be one for the history books.

The Redmond 4th of July Parade, presented by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and BetterBath, returns to Downtown Redmond as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

This year's festivities extend beyond the parade. The City of Redmond is planning a community block party on July 3, followed by an enhanced fireworks show on July 4, creating an entire weekend dedicated to celebrating our community and our nation's 250th birthday.

Whether you're a longtime parade attendee, visiting Redmond for the holiday, or looking for a way to showcase your business, organization, club, or community group, we want you to be part of it.

Parade registration is open now, and there's still time to secure your spot. Gather your team, decorate a float, bring your classic car, marching group, or community organization, and join thousands of spectators for one of Redmond's most anticipated annual traditions.

Visit the event page on our website to register your parade entry and learn more.

We'll see you downtown this July!

05/23/2026

HSCO’s Mobile Vet Clinic is at the Commodities Warm Springs Oregon today until 1pm offering FREE wellness exams and vaccines for cats and dogs. 🐶🐱

No appointment needed. Just stop by and see us (4217 A Holiday St, Warm Springs, OR). Please share to help spread the word 🚐🐾

05/23/2026

With the addition of Michael Cleveland, Sway Wild - Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer, Hannah Mayree, Matt The Electrician, Raynes, and Schmid & Guest our 2026 Sisters Folk Festival lineup is complete! 🎉 Who are you most excited to catch on stage in Sisters?!

Explore the full lineup and get your tickets early >>> https://www.sistersfolkfest.org/lineup

05/23/2026

Have you heard? We're cancelling our church service on June 28th! Instead, we're partnering with Crossing Churcn and heading over to Centennial Park to BE THE CHURCH! You can be a part of this amazing event! Stop by the table in the lobby on Sundays to get all the information or check out the event on our website or app!

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

We are heading to Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo this Sunday, May 17th, at Silver Moon Brewing from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, and we still have quite a few empty tables waiting to be filled. This event is a major fundraiser for CAMP and reaching a sell-out crowd is essential for us to move forward with our newest goal.

Each year, the support of our amazing donors allows us to provide between $35,000 and $45,000 in spay and neuter assistance for pet owners experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in our community. This work is a fundamental part of keeping families together and preventing pet overpopulation. To better sustain these efforts and increase our capacity, we are raising $30,000 to build out our very own spay and neuter suite. We are already halfway to this goal, and every dollar raised at bingo this Sunday goes directly toward the remaining funds needed to complete this space.

Having an in-house spay/neuter suite will change the way we provide care, and we need your help to get there. Please consider gathering some friends & family and reserving a table today via the link in our bio to help us fill the room and cross the finish line for this project.

If you haven’t been to Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo before, this is an event you do not want to miss! Guaranteed fun times 💫