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

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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Newberry Country Food Project Launches!

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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Newberry Country Food Project

Join Us in Strengthening Our Community! Live Well La Pine is proud to support the Newberry Country Food Project, a simple and meaningful way for neighbors to help neighbors. By giving just a little at a time, our community keeps local food pantries stocked and ensures that no one in South County goes without support. Whether you’re a Donor, a Newberry Country Food Project Organizer, or a Local Community Drop‑Off Food Pantry Partner, your involvement helps ensure that every neighbor has access to nutritious food and compassionate support. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected Newberry Country region —…
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Winter Walk and Roll

February 4, 2026 & May 6, 2026 La Pine Elementary School -  On February 4 and May 6, La Pine Elementary School will participate in Winter Walk & Roll Day to encourage walking, biking or otherwise rolling to and from school. Walk & Roll groups will depart at the following times, at the designated locations. You can also join along the way. Please confirm with your student(s) in advance, how they will commute home after school.  Victory Way & Putney Lane – Meet on northwest corner, near the La Pine Senior Activity Center, departing 7:15 a.m.  Third Street & Huntington…
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MyChart: Learn about your health records

Rya Fennewald is a member of the Live Well La Pine Action Team Date: Tuesday, January 13 Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Location: La Pine Library Has your doctor or healthcare provider ever mentioned MyChart? Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app. We'll go over how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit. You'll also learn about the portal's privacy and security features. Sign Up Today! Call: Rya Fennewald 541-617-7092 Email: ryaf@deschuteslibrary.org
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Stroke 101 – An Educational Program

🧠 STROKE 101 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM – Join Us in La Pine! Did you know that recognizing the signs of a stroke can save lives? Come learn from experts at Stroke Awareness Oregon (SAO) and make a difference in our community! 📅 When: Wednesday, January 7th at 11:30 AM 📍 Where: La Pine Senior Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine, OR 🍴 What's Included: Enjoy a FREE community lunch for 60+ (donations suggested for others) + an informative Stroke 101 Presentation What You'll Learn: ✅ Signs & symptoms of stroke (BEFAST method) ✅ What to do in an emergency ✅…
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Get Together! Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group

The La Pine Library hosts the Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group, a weekly walk for all abilities that meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM, weather and smoke permitting. The walk is roughly two miles and on a flat, wide walkway. To get walk reminders and updates, email Rya Fennewald at ryaf@deschuteslibrary.org.  Tuesday Trekkers Walking Group will start at 11:00 am starting November 4, 2025 due to the colder weather. Rya is a member of Live Well La Pine - Get Together! 
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Introduction to Finding Grants – June 3, 2025

UPCOMING WORKSHOP The Live Well La Pine group is excited to announce an upcoming workshop on Tuesday, June 3rd, from noon to 1 pm at the Deschutes Public Library in La Pine, led by Lisa Sjoblom from the Deschutes Public Library: This session will offer valuable tips and an overview of the grant-seeking process for nonprofits. It will cover how to identify potential funding sources from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities. Lisa will highlight both electronic and print resources available for free through the Deschutes Public Library, including a demonstration of the Foundation Directory Online, a premier database with information on over 140,000 grant…
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