This was spotted a couple of days ago on craigslist: Bend blogger needed. Excerpt: We are a media organization seeking partners for our localized blog roll out this Summer. We are targeting small-mid sized cities in the US. What you do: This position would require 4 postings per week and … Continue reading
This is a new one to me, but sounds interesting nonetheless: Baby Boot Camp. I found out about it when Mandy, the new owner of the local franchise, wrote: I wanted to introduce myself as the owner of Baby Boot Camp Central Oregon. I wanted to make sure this program … Continue reading
Stanislaw Funk tells me, "the new KOHD anchor Jay Frank was one of the cast members of the Real World London." For those that aren’t familiar with "The Real World," it’s MTV’s "reality" show where they pick 7 people (all aged 18-25 or something) to live together in a decked-out … Continue reading
The Jackalope Grill may be one of the best-kept fine dining secrets in Central Oregon, largely because they’re unobtrusively located in Scandia Plaza, the stripmall-looking small shopping center at the corner of Reed Market and Third Street. Embarrassingly, I’ve never eaten there… even though I’ve known about it for years … Continue reading
I didn’t know about this until I saw it in The Source today: writer Ursula Le Guin will be in Sisters Monday (the 6th), doing a reading and book signing from her latest book, Incredible Good Fortune. The Source’s article is an interview with Le Guin. the Source: What advice … Continue reading
I got this forwarded to me in email today: We need your help for this year’s Fourth Annual Bend Brew Fest!! This is a big fundraiser for us but we need the volunteers to make it happen. The event will be held at the Les Schwab Amphitheater on Friday, August … Continue reading
According to the Bulletin, Super Burrito is open through tomorrow (Friday)—they had a slight reprieve. Everyone knows by now that they’re closing their present location, though, right? Go down there and get some lunch before they close tomorrow. A nice big burrito will run you 3 to 5 bucks. I … Continue reading
The Lava City Roller Dolls are having their first bout of the season this Saturday, the 4th. Details submitted: Saturday, August 4th at the Central Oregon Indoor Sports Center (corner of Empire and High Desert) the Lava City Roller Dolls return from an intense season of All-Star bouting against leagues … Continue reading
There’s a new bookstore on Bend’s westside: Camalli Book Company (the website is a blog, which is a good thing). The store’s owner, Tina Davis, sent me the details: Actually opened for the sale of Harry Potter 7 on Friday night, but the ‘grand opening’ is next week with the … Continue reading
I have the August calendar of events for Thump Coffee. Click through to see the events Friday, August 3: First Friday Art Walk ART: Zambian AIDS Orphans Benefit (and continuing throughout the month) Bend native Malerie Pratt recently said in an interview, “I’ve always known that I want to live … Continue reading