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Teresa Tooley business@centraloregonian.com
The Big Brothers Big Sisters will be holding their 8th annual Crook County Bowl For Kids’s Sake on April 27 at Rimrock Lanes. You can participate in the fundraiser with several sponsorship levels. All funds raised at this event will stay in Crook County to support local youth between the ages of six and 15 with one-to-one mentoring relationships with caring adult mentors that includes careful matching and ongoing support. For more information on how you can support this event contact Shannon Kirkbride, Community Outreach/Event Coordinator at 541-447-4416.
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Mid Oregon Credit Union is sponsoring free family Saturday at the High Desert Museum on Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The “Free Family Saturday” complimentary admission program supports the educational mission of Mid Oregon Credit Union by providing the community with the opportunity to explore wildlife and living history right in Central Oregon’s backyard.For more information visit the Museum’s website at www.highdesertmuseum.org.
Coffee for Stryder! Prineville Coffee Company will be donating $2.50 for every bag of house coffee sold through March 9th to help in the efforts to raise money for Stryder Doescher. Stryder is a 5 year old little boy who lives in Prineville and fundraising efforts are underway to help the family purchase a 4 Paws companion/service dog that will alert Stryder’s parents when he has a seizure. Prineville Coffee Company is located at the “Y” and can be reached at 541-447-8066.
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Uncommon Antiques and Uniques recently opened for all your antique, collectible, and unique buying at low prices. Sisters Sharon and Marty are open Wed. through Sat. from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are located at 413 N. W. 3rd St. they can be reached at 1-541-505-4657.
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Jasmine Burton has started Gypsy Belle Cupcakery located inside the Cowboy Corner at 896 S. Main St. They are a family owned business specializing in gourmet cupcakes. They are opened Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Custom orders are welcome with at least a 48 hour notice and a minimum order of 1 dozen cupcakes. You can contact Jasmine at 541-604-0944.
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The Crook County Middle School would like to invite everyone to the Outdoor School Dinner, Auction Fundraiser, and 6th Grade Science Fair on Friday, March 1, in the CCMS Cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Please note the change in date of the fundraiser. The organizers thought it would be easier on families to have just one night instead of two. There will also be a light meal for purchase as well. For more information contact CCMS at 541-447-6283.
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The Crook County Landfill will be holding a Free Household Hazardous Waste collection on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please contact the Crook County Landfill at 541-447-2398.
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Prineville Perk will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 from 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. at Parr Lumber, 601 N. Main St., don't forget your business cards! For more information or to see how you can host an upcoming Prineville Perk contact the Prineville Crook County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center at 541-447-6304.
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What’s Brewing? Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 7-8 a.m. at Meadow Lakes Restaurant. This week’s speaker will be Josh Crass, Facebook Prineville Date Center Manager. Breakfast is available.
This column was written by the Central Oregonian’s general manager Teresa Tooley. If you have something that you would like to have included in the Central Oregonian’s business briefs, e-mail it to business@centraloregonian.com
