Redmond Chamber Banquet Tickets Available
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will recognize the work and accomplishments of people, businesses, volunteers and sponsors in the Redmond area at their annual event scheduled June 11 at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. As an annual meeting of members and stakeholders, it is also the Redmond Chamber’s opportunity to celebrate last year’s accomplishments while looking forward to the goals for 2021.
“This is our opportunity to thank our members and the community at large for an outstanding year,” said Eric Sande, Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB Executive Director. “The Redmond area is known for its wonderful citizens, and its entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. This event gives the Redmond Chamber a chance to recognize those who personify this spirit while encouraging others to take their products, businesses, customer service and leadership to the next level.”
COCC Board Meets Wednesday
The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) board of directors will hold its monthly meeting by videoconference at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12. The meeting will be accessible to the public via COCC’s Facebook page. The agenda includes a legislative update, a report on new hires and a look at initiatives that increase open education resources at the college. The meeting adjourns to an executive session on CEO performance evaluation.
This meeting also includes deliberations of the budget committee and any person may appear and discuss those proposed programs. Copies of the budget document are available by request to David Dona at ddona@cocc.edu.
Vaccines Available For 16 and Older
Vaccine appointments are now available for anyone 16 years of age or older. To schedule an appointment, click here and pick the most convenient appointment time fat the Mass Vaccine Clinic at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center.
COVID Variants On The Rise
COVID-19 cases have been on the rise recently, despite an increase in vaccination across the state. The Oregon Health Authority says sequencing of variants allows scientists to monitor how the virus changes over time into new variants, and to understand how easily the virus spreads or how many severe infections it causes.
Many people are wondering about COVID-19 variants in Oregon. Join OHA Wednesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. to have your questions answered by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Senior Health Advisor, Dr. Melissa Sutton and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dr. Bill Messer.
Redmond mass vaccination clinic to offer more second-dose walk-in opportunities
Deschutes County Health Services
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) Residents who have already received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose and need a second dose can continue to schedule second-dose vaccine appointments at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center through May 28.
The mass vaccination clinic will also be offering a variety of walk-in appointment times for second doses through the end of the month.
Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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As a reminder, Pfizer doses must be at least 21 days apart and Moderna doses must be at least 28 days apart. There will be no exceptions for doses to be given early.