27 Mar 2026
By kdebone

La Pine – Wildfire Preparedness Fair

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Learn how to prepare for the next wildfire by mitigating the risk and having a plan. Local and state officials will be available to answer any questions you may have. Event Highlights: Learn About Grant Opportunities, Evacuation Planning, Harden Your Home From Wildfire Embers, Learn More About The NFPA Firewise © Program, Grilled Hamburger Meal Provided FREE ADMISSION
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27 Mar 2026
By kdebone

Live Well La Pine to Host Community Volunteer Fair on May 30

Live Well La Pine
Live Well La Pine to Host Community Volunteer Fair on May 30 LA PINE, OR — Live Well La Pine, an action team of the Newberry Regional Partnership, is excited to host a Volunteer Fair on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12:00–2:00 p.m. at the La Pine Library at 16405 1st Street. This community-focused event is designed to connect local residents with meaningful volunteer opportunities while helping nonprofit organizations recruit much-needed support. Attendees will have the chance to meet with a variety of organizations, learn about local initiatives, and find ways to make a real impact in South Deschutes County.…
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27 Feb 2026
By kdebone

Newberry Country Food Project Launches!

Live Well La Pine
La Pine, OR - 2/26/26 La Pine Community Kitchen is blessed to partner with Live Well La Pine, the organizer of the Newberry Country Food Project. Thank you to every group and volunteer who helped make this month’s 1st collection and drop off such a gift to our community. A total of 47 green bags were delivered to the La Pine Community Kitchen — 614 lbs of food for local families. Thank you to the La Pine Grange #939, High Lakes Car Club, La Pine High School, Sunriver Women's Bible Study Group, ODHS and La Pine Community Health Center for…
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17 Feb 2026
By kdebone

February DSAT Work Session Summary 

Defensible Space, Defensible Space Meetings
The February 2026 DSAT (Defensible Space Action Team) Work Session brought together 24 participants from 15 organizations to strengthen community wildfire resilience in southern Deschutes and northern Klamath counties. The group focused on three main objectives: creating consistent outreach messaging, identifying ways to help neighborhoods become FireWise, and improving coordination around fire mitigation projects. Framed within the broader Fire Adapted Communities approach, DSAT emphasized its niche in resident mitigation (defensible space and home hardening), partnerships and outreach, and selected landscape treatments to complement other regional efforts. A major portion of the workshop explored how to tailor wildfire preparedness messaging to…
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