Easter’s just around the corner, and that means Easter egg hunts for kids is going to be the big activity this weekend. There are a number of community hunts available for the kids, and fortunately someone has rounded a bunch of them up (saving me the trouble!): my friend Martha … Continue reading
Back from spring break—since Friday, actually (yes, we actually went out of town)—and found this backlogged in my email from a few days before we left. Sounds pretty cool, and taking place out at the Terrebonne Depot. Join us for a special evening of great food and beer! On Tuesday … Continue reading
Since spring break is in full swing, I’m taking most of the week to take a "spring break" from the blogging and recharging a bit. I’ll probably still be online a bit (can’t shake that habit for long, you know), but in the meantime, don’t break anything while I’m not … Continue reading
A bit of interesting downtown restaurant news from the Bulletin today: a new Mexican restaurant, Amalia’s, is taking over the old Ciao Mambo spot and opening up next Friday (the 26th). But the interesting part is the booze: Amalia’s also will distill its own tequila, [owner James] Orsillo said. More … Continue reading
It’s that time again—St. Patrick’s Day! Although it’s a Wednesday this year, that shouldn’t stop you from having a good time, so here’s my "official" pub-hopping guide for the holiday. As always, it’s not definitive, but a list of the places that strike me as St. Patty’s-appropriate (more in the … Continue reading
The Jackalope Grill is having a St. Patrick’s Day Feast tomorrow: We are offering our Dublin salad, braised beef brisket and Grandma Collins Chocolate Cake with fresh berries and clotted cream for $22.00. Corkage fee for this event will be waived. I’m not sure of the reservations situation, but you … Continue reading
Coming up this Saturday the 20th is the next Renegade Rollergirls bout; the press release came today. Here are the details: WHAT: March 20th, 2010 Will host another no holds-barred roller derby bout in Bend! Oregon Renegade Roller Derby; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will hold their third bout … Continue reading
Whitewater Slalom kayak race in Bend is a unique opportunity for both competitors and spectators 2nd Annual Riverhouse Rendezvous Slalom No. 2 will take place March 28, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the Deschutes River behind the Riverhouse Convention Center and Hotel in north Bend. Throughout the day, paddlers divided … Continue reading
The MS Walk is coming up in Bend next month (April 17th at the Les Schwab Amphitheater), and registrations for it are coming up later this month. Last year I blogged about their registration efforts at Deschutes Brewery, and this year they’re going the beer route again (from a Facebook … Continue reading
If you’ve ever wanted to participate in BendFilm but just didn’t have the time or money (or whatever) to attend the annual local film festival, they’re kicking off a new monthly series at McMenamins Old St. Francis School that will let you catch up. (I missed posting this yesterday, it … Continue reading