12 Oct 2026
By kdebone
On Saturday, October 10th, 26 dedicated volunteers showed up ready to work.

On Saturday, October 10th, 26 dedicated volunteers showed up ready to work.

Newberry Country Land Stewards
Just off Darlene Road in La Pine, the Newberry Country Land Stewards (NCLS) took on an abandoned camp and cleared 90 yards of trash in record time. In a single day, this hardworking crew transformed a neglected site back into land that can breathe again. This was our last large-scale cleanup of 2026 — a strong finish to a year of stewardship, teamwork, and real results on the ground. We will be working on our annual report in the coming weeks and make it available to you. We think you will be surprised at the range of participation for this…
Read More
06 Oct 2026
By kdebone

Public lands, piece by piece – Newberry Country Land Stewards

Newberry Country Land Stewards
Since August 2024, the Newberry Country Land Stewards and it's partners have removed more than 1,000 cubic yards of trash, more than 32 abandoned RVs, and countless propane tanks, pallets, and shopping carts — over 1,700 volunteer hours. In 2026 we have completed 4 cleanups so far with one coming up on October 10!  Thank you to Republic Services, Deschutes Solid Waste, the City of La Pine, Deschutes County Sheriffs Office, Midstate Electric Co-op Roundup, the Roundhouse Foundation, and every business and volunteer. Learn more here. To join the October 10, 2026 cleanup - please register by October 8. 
Read More
06 Oct 2026
By kdebone
Neighbors helping neighbors: what’s new at the Newberry Country Food Project

Neighbors helping neighbors: what’s new at the Newberry Country Food Project

Live Well La Pine, Newberry Country Food Project
Green bags, local shelves Live Well La Pine launched the Newberry Country Food Project this year. The idea is simple. Take a green bag. Each time you shop, add a can, a box of cereal, or a bag of rice. Every other month, those bags are collected and stay right here in South Deschutes and North Klamath Counties. Four collections so far in 2026: February 26 — 47 bags, 614 lbs, to La Pine Community Kitchen April 23 — 63 bags, 1,098 lbs of food and 11 lbs of hygiene items, to St. Vincent de Paul of La Pine June…
Read More
06 Oct 2026
By kdebone

Free workshop for La Pine homeowners: “Wildfire Home Protection Strategies”

Defensible Space
OSU Extension, the Oregon State Fire Marshal, and the Oregon Department of Forestry are hosting a free 3-hour workshop on practical ways to make your home more resistant to wildfire. Local experts will cover: • Home materials • Landscaping • How to assess a home Thursday, October 16 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. La Pine Senior Activity Center 16450 Victory Way, La Pine Register (free): https://beav.es/WHPS26 Questions? Email rachel.humpert@oregonstate.edu Space is open to the community — the more neighbors who show up, the better prepared we all are. Please share with anyone in the Newberry Country who owns or cares…
Read More
11 Sep 2026
By kdebone
Newberry Country Food Project – August 2026 Report

Newberry Country Food Project – August 2026 Report

Live Well La Pine, Newberry Country Food Project
Delivery Totals • La Pine Community Health Center: 4 bags – 71 lbs  • Oregon Department of Human Services (La Pine): 2 bags – 25 lbs  • La Pine Little Deschutes Grange: 11 bags – 187 lbs + 17 lbs hygiene items • High Lakes Car Club: 5 bags – 61 lbs  • St. Vincent de Paul: 11 bags – 258 lbs Grand Total: 33 bags – 602 lbs of food + 17 lbs of hygiene items This delivery reflects the strength and generosity of our greater La Pine community. Every organization, every volunteer, and every donor played a direct role in supporting local families — and every pound collected stays right here…
Read More
06 Aug 2026
By kdebone

LWL Meeting – July 28, 2026

Live Well La Pine Meetings
https://newberryregionalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Living-Well-La-Pine-Meeting-Agenda-July-2026.pdf Promote Access to Affordable Fresh, Nutritious and Locally Produced Foods Promote greater access to affordable, fresh, nutritious, and locally produced foods in Newberry Country, including exploring opportunities to recruit a new competitively priced grocery store. Work to alleviate food desert status in applicable communities. › Lead Partners: Living Well La Pine. OSU Extension Service, High Desert Food and Farm Alliance, La Pine Community Health Center, Deschutes Public Library, Oregon Department of Human Services
Read More
28 Jul 2026
By kdebone

LWL Meeting Notes July 2026

Live Well La Pine Meetings
https://newberryregionalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Living-Well-La-Pine-Meeting-Minutes-July-2026.pdf Living Well La Pine Meeting Minutes July 2026Download https://newberryregionalpartnership.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Living-Well-La-Pine-Meeting-Minutes-July-2026.pdf
Read More
28 Jun 2026
By kdebone
Newberry Country Food Project – June 2026 Report

Newberry Country Food Project – June 2026 Report

Live Well La Pine, Newberry Country Food Project
Thursday’s Newberry Country Food Project collection showed once again what our community can accomplish when we come together with purpose and compassion. Across all participating organizations, 143 green bags were donated, totaling 2,149 pounds of shelf‑stable food, and 158 pounds of hygiene items. Every contribution — every bag filled, every hour volunteered — helped strengthen the safety net for families in our rural Newberry County region. June 25 Collection Totals: La Pine Community Health Center: 3 bags • 22 lbs High Lakes Christian Church: 103 bags • 1,753 lbs St. Vincent de Paul of La Pine: 4 bags • 94…
Read More