Sheriff Town Hall Meeting in Terrebonne Wednesday

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The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents about this week’s community Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, January 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Terrebonne Community School.

These Town Halls offer residents the opportunity to connect directly with their Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, share concerns, and provide ideas to help shape the future of public safety in Deschutes County.

Sheriff Rupert’s next Town Hall will make a stop in Sisters on Wednesday, January 21, at Sisters Elementary School from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additional Town Halls are in the works, including several in Bend.

Sheriff’s Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Terrebonne

  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Location: Terrebonne Community School, 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne, OR

Sisters

  • Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Location: Sisters Elementary School, 2155 McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters, OR
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