The deadline to register for the Deschutes County College, a program geared at educating the community about county government, is today.

Deschutes County College is a free program that will be held from 5 p.m to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Sept. 6 to Nov. 8. Sessions will cover topics such as property assessment and taxation, the county budget, and public safety among others.

Those interested in attending must register by 5 p.m. on Friday. To obtain an application, call 541-330-4640 or send an e-mail to annaj@deschutes.org. Those who apply will be subject to a background check.

— Bulletin staff reports