Central Oregon Daily Meteorologist Dorrell Wenninger blew into town earlier this year and made a huge impact in the community in a very short time. The list of activities Dorrell volunteers for in Bend seems endless, but it’s this love of being involved and giving back that earned him the Volunteer of the Quarter designation… Continue Reading
Kemple Memorial Children’s Dental Clinic is one of more than 40 nonprofits that BendBroadband provides free or reduced internet and video services. During our December Month of Giving campaign, BendBroadband is featuring local nonprofits on our website, and social media sites. We hope you enjoy learning more about these wonderful organizations that make Central Oregon a… Continue Reading
BendBroadband has been part of the Central Oregon community for more than 60 years. Thanks to these communities, we’ve been able to grow and thrive. Throughout the month of December, BendBroadband will feature 12 area nonprofits on our website and on our Facebook and Twitter page during our Month of Giving campaign. These nonprofits are… Continue Reading
BendBroadband’s Community Partners Program awards discounted Internet and Cable TV services to more than 40 local non-profit organizations each year. The award is issued for one calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31) as a monthly billing credit equal to the retail rate of: * One basic High-Speed Internet connection and monthly bandwidth allowance with one standard… Continue Reading
Though it may seem like the optimal season for outdoor sports is coming to a close, this is not the case in Bend. Peak summer months and weather bring tourists by the thousands to the beautiful landscapes. The rising summer population crowds one of the best outdoor activities in Bend – mountain biking. For those… Continue Reading
With local schools back in session, BendBroadband is again partnering with The Center Foundation to help educate area students about the importance of helmet safety. The program — called Train Your Brain – sends athletic trainers from The Center Foundation into schools to provide education on brain injury prevention and proper helmet fitting. Last spring,… Continue Reading
Alan Leopold enjoys helping others. When he’s at home, he’s a volunteer firefighter for the North Freedom Fire Department in Wisconsin and has been for the last 23 years. However, Alan often travels from Madison, Wisconsin to Bend to train employees, so when he’s away from home, Alan continues to give back. When Alan first traveled… Continue Reading
In memory of Scout, BendBroadband donated $500 and bags full of dog treats and toys to the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Scout was a local black Labrador featured in several BendBroadband ads. Last month, Scout passed away at the age of 13. His owners, Sandy and Bruce Cummings, said that after 13 years of… Continue Reading
The First Story Charity Golf Tournament & Opening Night Bash is one of the region’s most popular charity events. This year, the event smashed its previous record to raise funds for First Story, which provides zero-down, no-interest home loans for deserving and capable families in need of housing. First Story’s Wild West themed charity event… Continue Reading
Located in central Oregon, Sunriver attracts those near and far with the natural resources in its backyard. Of the 1,393 people that call Sunriver home, they are lucky enough to be surrounded with resources suitable for biking, water recreation, and skiing. And, there’s also room for art. Sunriver will host its annual art fair on… Continue Reading