Events in Oregon and Bend
Before a log became a paycheck, someone had to sell the story of the wood. Join Historian Steve Lent and John Shelk, Partner at Ochoco Lumber Company, for a fascinating look at how timber wasn’t just harvested — it was branded, packaged, and sold across the nation. This talk offers a fresh perspective on the …
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of Western Music and Cowboy Poetry at The Bowman Museum in Prineville on Saturday, September 27. From 3:00 to 5:30 PM, award-winning performers from Oregon, Montana, and California—members of the International Western Music Association—will take the stage to share the music, stories, and soul of the American West. Saturday, …
The timber industry didn’t just build towns — it built lives. So what happened when it began to fade? Join Historian Steve Lent and John Shelk, Partner at Ochoco Lumber Company, for a powerful evening exploring the story of how the timber industry’s downturn reshaped Crook County and Central Oregon — not just economically, but …