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Learn how to curl in 90 minutes

For those seeking a physical challenge, a sense of community, and a unique athletic experience, curling may be…

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Dive deep into the Metolius River and Upper Deschutes with two upcoming speaker series

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) and Central Oregon Community College are collaborating on a double speaker series…

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Guest column: A desert adventure for everyone

One of the many fortunes of being retired is having more time and capacity for volunteering. My ideal…

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Explore calendar Jan. 25-31: Safety Weekend; Repair Café

Ice skating rink hours The Pavilion: Drop-ins welcome during public skate sessions. Open skating session times vary; see…

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Heading outside: No new snow — bluebird, groomer skiing continues; Fly-fish the Metolius this winter

Y’all, Horse Butte is really good right now. I mentioned it last week, but discussed the forest roads…

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Guest column: 5 off-the-beaten path places to snowshoe near Central Oregon

Many experienced snowshoers in Central Oregon are likely familiar with the well-maintained network of trails along the Cascade…

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ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series starts Feb. 4

The Oregon Natural Desert Association will host a series of free, online events in February and March, a…

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Midwinter life abounds at Shevlin Park

If you ever find yourself feeling low when driving around Central Oregon and seeing less green this time…

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Game of SKATE Friday at Silver Moon’s Webfoot Garage

On Friday evening, the folks behind the nonprofit Board House Society will host 16 of the best street…

Biking

Heading outside: Biking, hiking Horse Butte and surrounding areas; More bluebird skiing this weekend

With similar weather to last week — clear skies, highs in the 40s — I aimed to get…

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