First full week of December is down and I’m thinking about the ol’ Holiday Shopping Guide series of posts. Actually, there were two different ones: the Shopping Guide for places to shop back in 2006, and the Gift Guide for specific local products back in 2007. (Last year I did … Continue reading
This seems like such an odd story—how does a government operation not get its lease renewed?—but KOHD is reporting that the DMV did just that and now has to move. The Bend DMV field office is moving temporarily to the former Bend Visitor Center, now owned by another division of … Continue reading
We were late to the Christmas Parade today, so naturally missed the Flash Mob that happened beforehand. Wait, “Flash Mob”? Well, just watch: If you have trouble viewing the embedded video, go check out the original on YouTube.
There’s a pretty good variety of things going on this weekend, check it out: Friday Tonight it’s First Friday in Downtown Bend, the Old Mill District, and Northwest Crossing: also know as the Art Walk where galleries stay open late with receptions, featuring guest artists and new exhibits. There’s also … Continue reading
I nearly forgot that the Bend Christmas Parade is this weekend! This is one of my favorite Bend events of the holiday season, and it’s coming up this Saturday, December 5th. The Parade starts at noon, and as always, proceeds from Newport and Harmon east along Newport and the Bridge, … Continue reading
You can’t go anywhere without hearing about the OSU-UO Civil War tonight, and if you’re looking for a place to watch the game tonight, McMenamins is showing the game on their big screen (the theater). Doors will open at 4:30 while the game kicks off at 6. Admission is free … Continue reading
This Friday is the First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Bend (also the Old Mill District and Northwest Crossing). In addition to the usual activities going on from 5pm until 9pm (galleries open late, often with live music and/or refreshments), I have some details on extra things happening that were … Continue reading
The title pretty much says it all… this evening (from 5:30 until about 7) there’s a Tweetup/"Ugly Holiday Sweater Party" over at Flatbread Pizza in the Old Mill District. The Facebook Event page is here. Wear your ugliest (or coolest, depending on your point of view) holiday sweater, show up … Continue reading
January 1st is the date the new cellphone law goes into effect: if you talk on your cellphone while driving and are not using a hands-free device, you can be pulled over and fined $90. Are you ready for that? The Bulletin ran an article today on the subject. Passed … Continue reading