Each year Commute Options Week helps commuters save gas, improve air quality and get some exercise by reducing miles traveled. Combined, the 8,250 employees from 92 businesses who participated in the Commuter Challenge Monday through Friday from June 16-22, eliminated a record 46,390 motor vehicle miles from our local roads. … Continue reading
I just found out today that Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant closed suddenly on Monday (yesterday)—here’s the article that appeared in today’s paper: Ernesto’s Italian Restaurant — a fixture on the Third Street corridor since 1996 — closed Monday. Soaring food prices, an economic downturn and possibly a theme that had run … Continue reading
Jake’s Diner is hosting another Fourth of July BBQ for Vietnam Veterans this year: Jake’s Diner and the Vietnam Veterans of America are partnering on a BBQ at Jake’s on the evening of the Fourth of July. All proceeds will be going to the Vietnam Veterans of America. The BBQ … Continue reading
This year the Bend Police Department along with the Fire Department are going to be cracking down on illegal fireworks use this year; you can read it in the release I’ve included below, but essentially they will be patrolling on the Fourth and anyone caught with illegals will face confiscation … Continue reading
This is a big weekend for Deschutes Brewery; not only is it their 20th Anniversary—and they’re holding a party—but they are also releasing two big beers, their Black Butte XX (in wax-dipped bottles) and their 20th Anniversary Wit. They’ve got parties going on Friday and Saturday (see below) and, if … Continue reading
Last year about this time I wrote up the Top 8 Free (or nearly!) Summertime Activities. Since summer is finally upon us—both on the calendar and by the weather—I thought I’d revisit that list and add some more. And "saving money" seems to be a bigger theme this year. So … Continue reading
Lyle on the Jake’s Diner blog has a post this morning which highlights some of the great dinner deals they’re offering: Tuesday night is Spaghetti night. All you can eat for a very reasonable price of $7.99 with the kids eating for $1 each. I meant this to be a … Continue reading
Bend Parks and Rec is offering a fantastic free summertime kids program: MAGIC in the Parks, which takes place four days a week in the afternoon from today (June 23rd) through August 13th. I don’t see anything about this on their website, so here are some pertinent details from the … Continue reading
Just in case you can’t get enough Deschutes beer and Blacksmith goodness, I notice that on the Blacksmith’s blog they announced a beer dinner for tomorrow, June 24th Tuesday, July 8th. Blacksmith and Deschutes Brewery team up on Tuesday, June 24 July 8th to create a five-course meal paired with … Continue reading
It’s this weekend; I already wrote about the Iron Chef competitions they’re having, but here’s the overall rundown: Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd, from 11am to 10pm and 11 to 7, respectively. Downtown Bend, in the usual locations: Bond Street from Franklin to Oregon; Minnesota and Oregon Avenues … Continue reading