One of the best things about living in Bend is all the wonderful opportunities to act like a kid again. World Hoop Day, this Sunday, is one of the “funnest”… SUNDAY 2-4 at Harmon Park is WORLD HOOP DAY! A non-profit event to help underprivelidged children around the world. This … Continue reading
Rather than re-invent the wheel, Bendite Stephanie Hicks wrote an awesome blog post about Central Oregon pumpkin patches which are now open for business! She talks about the activities at the DD Ranch in Terrebone, Central Oregon Pumpkin Company and Rasmussen Farms in Hood River. Interesting note about the Rasmussen Farm Pumpkin … Continue reading
On the first of the month, art galleries (and other businesses) in Downtown Bend (as well as the Old Mill and Northwest Crossing) stay open late with receptions and special presentations, as well as live music and (often) wine tastings—the First Friday art walk. This month’s First Friday is also … Continue reading
This Friday, the 24th, is the Healthy Beginnings Girl’s Night Out, a community event “designed for women to get pampered,” with all proceeds going towards Healthy Beginnings (a worthwhile organization that provides a great service to children 5 and under). The annual GNO event runs from 7 to 10pm: This … Continue reading
AdFed of Central Oregon’s annual web/marketing/social conference hits Bend Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Tower Theatre and Oxford Hotel. This conference offers a left brain, right brain or mix track for those looking to keep up to speed with the latest trends in design, social and SEO marketing. … Continue reading
Not sure what it’s all about, but there’s a “Diabetes Summit” coming to Bend. To me it’s slightly shady since it’s sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. On the other hand, Brian Malarkey – a native Central Oregonian and a “Top Chef” contestant and finalist in Season 3 – will be … Continue reading
For all the runners out there, I heard about a series of Cross Country “meets” that are open to the community. Did you think cross country running was just for kids? Think again. This year, the fun is open to everyone. COCC and Fleet Feet have teamed up to create … Continue reading
Ignite Bend announced their presenter line-up earlier this week, and free tickets went “on sale” yesterday (9/16) at noon. Ignite Bend is a night of presentations on a variety of topics, with a twist. Each presentation has 20 slides that automatically advance after 15 seconds. Ignite Bend 5 will be held … Continue reading
The High Desert Dash benefitting the Family Access Network is happening September 25. They are still looking for teams and volunteers. Quick stats about the race from their website: 5 runners per team (co-ed is fine!) Race is 33 miles long 10 legs (2 legs per runner) with legs ranging … Continue reading
Somehow, the fact that the Bend Fall Festival is this weekend (September 18th and 19th) completely snuck up on me—perhaps starting with the fact that it’s not actually taking place during the actual Fall season (which starts the 23rd). This is the autumn version of the other downtown Festivals, which … Continue reading