This is an item that came through in one of the County’s dispatches that I thought was worth passing on. The Rainbow Clubhouse is holding a hotdog fundraiser Tuesday, August 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For only $2, customers will receive a hot dog, chips and a can … Continue reading
Jen sent me this heads up about the northbound entrance and exit ramps to the Parkway from Revere Avenue: The northbound on and off ramps at Revere Avenue on the Bend Parkway will be closed Thursday August 7, from 9 am to 1 pm. ODOT crews are performing routine bridge … Continue reading
Here’s a story that I would have expected local news to have picked up (other than KOHD, see below): Oregon Man Catches Possible UFO on Video. Home video from a man in central Oregon showing what appears to be a UFO has experts scratching their heads. "This is odd, I … Continue reading
Here’s an unusual one. The Bulletin is offering a "Deal of the Day" service to site visitors and mobile text messagers: Bendbulletin.com is pleased to offer our site users a special Deal of the Day every day from Aug. 8 through Aug. 14. The deals and merchants change daily, so … Continue reading
You know, I got nothin’. So, just some meta-pointers. Check out the calendar periodically to see what’s happening. It’s not definitive, but I try to keep it up-to-date with interesting events (and free or good-deal ones too). Also, the contact form is there in case anyone wants to submit anything—links, … Continue reading
Looking back at the previous couple of Augusts here on the blog. In 2006: The Source got with the times and added blogs to their site August is the month of the Bend Brew Fest I mentioned the Cascade Festival of Music (which retired this year) The golf nets at … Continue reading
This is the press release treatment for what’s on display at Thump this month. Local Bend Firefighter Showcases Photography in August Exhibition at Thump Coffee. Michael J. Caligure, a full-time Bend firefighter since 1982, exhibits images of professional Bend Fire & Rescue firefighters during training and local emergencies in his … Continue reading
The Deschutes County Fair is in full swing right now (July 30th through August 3rd), and today (Friday) is free admission day until 3 pm if you have the coupon from the Bulletin. (The coupon is good for one admission.) The coupon first appeared in the Fair Guidebook from the … Continue reading
The August COWPU meeting is taking place tonight, the 1st, but it’s not the usual type of meeting: Topic: Take Me Out to the Ball Game Location: Vince Genna Stadium Don’t miss out!! Enjoy a laid back evening at the ball park with the COWPU crew (and maybe some of … Continue reading