Sunday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. In honor of the occasion, and to highlight resources available locally, BendBroadband is proud to spotlight Rimrock Trails. For more than 30 years, Rimrock Trails has provided… Continue Reading
BendBroadband is proud to support several outstanding local organizations and events this fall – and we hope you will too! We’re excited to be a part of these upcoming events in September and early October: Latino Fest. The Latino Community Association will hold this celebration of Latino American heritage from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.… Continue Reading
BendBroadband was proud to sponsor the High Desert Mural Festival’s Equality & Justice Mini-Mural Festival over the weekend of Aug. 6-8. HDMF is a nonprofit organization working to enhance the public arts culture of Central Oregon. As part of its efforts, the group facilitates murals and works with schools to foster local visual arts education.… Continue Reading
Across the country, Oregon is known for the delicious food it produces. Its chefs, farmers, and entrepreneurs value homegrown ingredients and real flavors. From ice cream to berries to seafood, here are six foods you must try at least once in the Beaver State. Voodoo Doughnut Based in Portland, Voodoo Doughnut offers more than 50… Continue Reading
Congratulations to the Latino Community Association in Central Oregon as the 2021 recipients of $15,000 in grant money from the TDS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion STEM Community Fund. TDS is the parent company of BendBroadband. Latino Community Association (LCA) LCA will be awarded $15,000 to purchase 25 laptops, which will go directly to families in… Continue Reading
Health officials are recommending people prevent heat-related illnesses that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. “People may not realize that heat-related illnesses can be deadly,” said Tom Jeanne, MD, deputy state health officer at the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division. “Extreme heat conditions pose a higher risk for children, people 65 and… Continue Reading
More than 300 local children in the state of Oregon are waiting for their wish to come true and BendBroadband is a proud sponsor of the 2021 Walk for Wishes®. Walk For Wishes is a nationwide Make-A-Wish® fundraiser that celebrates the more than 315,000 wishes that have already been granted, while raising funds for future… Continue Reading
June is Pride Month, a vibrant, rainbow-filled recognition of the LGBTQ community. While it is traditionally marked by parades, jam-packed rallies, and marches, Pride is looking different due to the pandemic. Sadly, the High Desert Pride 2021 festival has been postponed. However, Out Central Oregon will promote several smaller events including Cult of Tuck Drag… Continue Reading
If you’ve ever wondered what the future for sustainable homes would look like, check out the town of Taos, New Mexico, known as the home of the Earthships here in the United States. Earthships are the environmentalists’ dreams in the way that they are built and function. Designed by architect Michael Reynolds in the 1970s,… Continue Reading
Now that June is here, we have officially reached outdoor get-together season, barbeque season, campfire season, pool party season – you name it! Before you can get to the grilling and splashing, you may need to prepare your space for company. Whether you’re inviting the grandkids, book club friends, or co-workers over, here are the… Continue Reading
