Central Oregon Veterans Ranch Host Holiday Gathering

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch (COVR) will host Claus, Paws, and Community at the Ranch on Saturday, December 13th, a holiday gathering designed for veterans and their families to connect, celebrate, and enjoy a variety of community-driven activities at the Ranch’s 19-acre property located between Bend and Redmond.

This year’s event will feature a special Santa Claus—one of COVR’s own veteran community members—coming out of Santa retirement exclusively for the Ranch. Veterans and families are invited to take holiday photos with Santa in a relaxed, welcoming Ranch setting.

COVR is partnering with Street Dog Hero, who will be on-site with adoptable rescue dogs for a meet-and-greet and potential adoptions. This collaboration offers animal-loving families and veterans an opportunity to connect with the rescue and meet animals in need of forever homes.

In addition, Reveille & Retreat, a local women veterans organization, will host a women veterans clothing swap during the event. After receiving generous clothing donations from the community, the swap will offer a wide range of items for women veterans to browse and take home at no cost.

The event will also include:

The Ranch is aiming for a strong veteran turnout and encourages veterans of all eras—as well as their families and close friends—to attend. Space is limited, so email RSVP’s will ensure a spot as well as get attendees all the important event details and updates.

RSVP Information:

Veterans and families who plan to attend, or who wish to reserve a spot for the ornament-making station, should RSVP by emailing michelleg@covranch.org or visiting https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549ABAF23A0FAC43-60796185-covr