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
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and Data Delete of Oregon are collaborating March 20, to provide residents the opportunity to safely destroy personal documents and learn identity theft prevention tips. At the event, the Sheriff’s Office will also have a deputy available to collect outdated or unwanted prescription medication or … Continue reading
As of yesterday, KOHD news is no more. The first story I saw about it was this one Thursday evening, twittered by KTVZ’s Nina Mehlhaf. Employees at the ABC affiliate were informed this morning [Thursday] that the station will become a Bend bureau for KEZI, Chambers Communications’ sister station in … Continue reading
It’s the first Friday of March, so downtown Bend, the Old Mill District, and Northwest Crossing are hosting their monthly First Friday Art Walk. Art galleries and businesses will be open from 5 until 9pm (or later), many offering music and refreshments also. Here’s the details I have on the … Continue reading
Season runs from March 20th through October The High Desert BMX is a local non-profit organization located in Bend, Oregon at Big Sky Park. BMX racing is an all age family oriented sport that competes on local, state, and national levels. Training and race events are held several times per … Continue reading
Silver Moon kicks off their March music calendar with tonight’s non-musical show: the Volcanic Theatre presentation of David Mamet’s "Bobby Gould in Hell", a one-act play. The doors open for that show at 7pm tonight, and unless you pre-bought tickets for the $7 price (via bendticket.com), the cost is $10 … Continue reading
Kohl’s is opening this week to much fanfare—actually, they opened yesterday, but their Grand Opening celebration is this Wednesday, the 3rd, according to the Bulletin. (According to the Kohl’s website, the Bend Grand Opening is the 24th.) This is one of those places, like Olive Garden, that a lot of … Continue reading
I almost missed this by my wife spotted the news on the Downtown Bend site: Bend Brewing Company is turning 15 this month and this Saturday (February 27th) they’re having their 15th anniversary party! Here’s the skinny from the Downtowners: Saturday, February 27th marks the fifteenth anniversary of the BBC. … Continue reading
Depending on when you are reading this, either tomorrow or today is Ignite Bend 4. I don’t know how this slipped completely under my radar, but Ignite is definitely something cool you’ll want to see—either in person at the Tower Theatre or via live webcast. Here’s the meat of the … Continue reading