Bite of Bend pics

We went down to the Bite of Bend Saturday to have lunch and check things out, and I snapped a few pictures. It was a pretty decent event, beautiful day for it, we had a pretty good time. Consider these photos (with occasional commentary) my review…

Food and wine this weekend

Don’t forget, this weekend is the Bite of Bend, in downtown Bend. Live music, food, etc. Today’s Go Magazine in the Bulletin has a map of which streets will be closed downtown; it’s not online though. However, I’ve tried to recreate it from memory and Google Maps in the image … Continue reading

Homes for sale… everywhere…

Thinking about the Bulletin’s article yesterday about the collapse of the local real estate market, I just thought I’d share than on the half-mile or so drive through the neighborhood (after leaving the "main" road) to my house, I count 16 "For Sale" signs. That’s just crazy.

More details on the OPB News Bureau

I have more details on Oregon Public Broadcasting‘s new News Bureau that’s opening up next month. I spoke with Morgan Holm, Vice President of News and Public Affairs at OPB, last week and he was more than happy to fill in the blanks for me. First off, it’s primarily for … Continue reading

Top 8 Free (or nearly!) Summertime Activities

Ah, summertime in Central Oregon: there’s a ton of things to do, but not everything comes cheap. So I got to thinking about what does come cheap, and compiled a list: The Top 8 Free Activities. Or Nearly Free. Basically, I’m listing things that you can do in or around … Continue reading

SpecFest – June 9th

Shannon says, "Join Blink Optical Boutique for the annual Spec Fest on June 9 from 9 am – 2 pm at BMC‘s Westside Primary Care Clinic." 25 to 50% off eyewear, sunglasses & accessories. Brands include Versace, Anne Klein, Kate Spade, Nine West, Saks Fifth Ave, Gucci, Chesterfield, Coach, Nautica, … Continue reading

Jake’s Diner: Texas Hold’em (for Habitat)

This is a few days old, and I plucked it from Bend Oregon Restaurants: Every Monday night, Jake’s Diner holds a Texas Holdem Tournament with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. To date, nearly $6000 has been raised to help build homes for local people. On Monday, June 11th … Continue reading

Michigan Singer Songwriter Joe Reilly at Strictly Organic Coffee

This was forwarded on to me by Jen: Thursday June 7th, Michigan singer songwriter Joe Reilly appears at Strictly Organic Coffee, 6 SW Bond St., Bend, OR, 5-7pm, Free www.strictlyorganic.com Planting Gardens is the latest album by Kalamazoo native singer songwriter and activist Joe Reilly. The result of a three-year … Continue reading

Jason Carr is back in town

Shannon sends along a pointer to this item on the Economic Development For Central Oregon website: Today Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) announced the selection of Jason Carr to manage a new economic development program focusing solely on Prineville and Crook County, effective June 4th. Carr brings over 10 … Continue reading

OPB News Bureau coming

Here’s a bit of interesting news that I haven’t seen anybody break yet: Oregon Public Broadcasting is opening a new News Bureau here next month. I don’t know if this is for general news or if it’s for OPB Radio, TV, or what, but I got a confirmation email from … Continue reading