Thanksgiving meals if you’re not at home

If you’re not finding yourself at home tomorrow for whatever reason, there are a number of Thanksgiving dinner possibilities you can look into. McMenamins – Thanksgiving Buffet at Old St. Francis This runs from noon until 6pm, and costs $29 for adults, $17 for kids 5-12 and is free for kids 4 … Continue reading

Vegan Thanksgiving at BTBS

Happy Thanksgiving week! I’ll be posting where you can celebrate the holiday if you’re not spending it at home or with family and friends. Today, Broken Top Bottle Shop is holding their annual Vegan Thanksgiving from 6 to 9pm, featuring four courses plus wine and beer. Communal Seating. Space will … Continue reading

Deschutes Historical Annual Chili Feed

Today from 10am until 4pm the Des Chutes Historical Museum is holding their Annual Chili Feed and Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser—an event that’s been going on every year for over 30 years(!). The chili feed itself runs from 11 until 2:30, provided by Millie’s Chili, and vendors will be on hand selling terrific … Continue reading

10 years of McMenamins, and Wassailing this weekend

There are a couple of fun beery and cidery happenings going on this weekend that you might want to brave the cold and snow to check out. First, McMenamins Old St. Francis School is celebrating their 10 year anniversary tomorrow (Saturday) starting at 4pm, featuring live music, a special beer (their … Continue reading

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day! Whether you have today off or not, make sure to give a big “Thank you” to the veteran(s) in your life for their service. And don’t forget the Veterans Day Parade kicks off in downtown Bend at 11am!

First Friday and a plug for my book event

It’s the first Friday of November which means tonight is the First Friday Art Walk taking place in downtown Bend, taking place from 5 to 9pm: dozens of businesses will be open the later hours, featuring special art exhibits, and many will have refreshments and live music. (Refreshments often include … Continue reading

10 Barrel Brewing sold to Anheuser-Busch

Surprising news released this morning: 10 Barrel Brewing has been acquired by Anheuser-Busch! The news was first released on a video from the founders on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/111005605 And then I saw the full story/press release on Brewbound, which I’m reprinting here: Anheuser-Busch today announced it has agreed to purchase 10 … Continue reading

Robotics Team Garage Sale Fundraiser

Local robotics team High Desert Droids will be holding a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th, 9am-2:30pm, in the Cafeteria at Mountain View High School. The team’s annual garage sale is a major fundraiser that helps offset funds needed to participate in this challenging program. Currently the team plans … Continue reading