The Cascade Lakes Highway is open

As noted in the press release sent out by Deschutes County: The annual opening of the Cascade Lakes Highway occurred this morning by the Deschutes County Road Department. Please travel with caution as there are still a few icy patches to be aware of and that no parking will be … Continue reading

Kebaba is closed today

…but unlike other restaurants lately, it’s only temporary. Kebaba sent out an email that they’ll be closed today (the 24th) for equipment repairs, but open again tomorrow at 11.

Weekend happenings

A few things going on listed on the calendar. Saturday The Central Oregon Trail Alliance is having their 11th Annual Spring Fling work event, starting at 9am, with a 2pm BBQ and raffle at Pine Mountain Sports: Central Oregon Trail Alliance is looking for volunteers for the 11th annual Spring … Continue reading

Deschutes Brewery BBQ & Brew

This week is American Craft Beer Week, and this note from Deschutes Brewery was posted to the local homebrew club mailing list to get the word out: To support American Craft Beer week, the Deschutes Brewery is putting on a Bbq and Brew event on Saturday May 22nd from 11am-5pm. … Continue reading

National Beard and Moustache Championships

…is probably the strangest event to come to Bend in recent memory. Saturday, June 5th, the “first national facial hair championship held in the USA” descends on Bend (coincidentally the same weekend as Balloons Over Bend) and competitors vie for the best beards. For money. And prestige, I assume. Tickets … Continue reading

Pole Pedal Paddle this Saturday

(One of) Bend’s biggest homegrown events, the Pole Pedal Paddle, is already right around the corner. It’s taking place this Saturday the 15th, starting at Mt. Bachelor in the morning at ending at the Les Schwab Amphitheater… well, whenever. Teams, pairs, and individual participants are composed of recreational and expert … Continue reading

Press Release: Post-PPP Demo Day at Tumalo Creek

Tumalo Creek will have over a hundred boats to demo the day after the Pole, Pedal, Paddle Did you miss Spring Paddlefest or are you still looking to find a boat that is just the right fit? On May 16, 2010 Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe will hold its annual … Continue reading

River Mill Grill is closed

I received an email last night and confirmed it on their website—the River Mill Grill is closed. We want to thank everyone that has been into the River Mill Grill over the last nine months for dinner. We have sold the restaurant and are no longer in operation. Thank you … Continue reading

First Friday!

It’s the first Friday in May, which means tonight is the First Friday Art Walk. Downtown, the Old Mill District, and Northwest Crossing art galleries stay open late with receptions for guest artists and special presentations of new exhibits, and often feature live music and refreshments (wine!). It all goes … Continue reading

Completely random link of the day

“Founders of 10 Barrel beer to be in TV pilot.” A California-based production company will film 10 Barrel partners Garrett Wales, Chris Cox and Jeremy Cox Monday through Wednesday to produce the pilot of a reality television show about a group of young beer brewers, which the company hopes to … Continue reading