It’s this weekend; I already wrote about the Iron Chef competitions they’re having, but here’s the overall rundown: Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd, from 11am to 10pm and 11 to 7, respectively. Downtown Bend, in the usual locations: Bond Street from Franklin to Oregon; Minnesota and Oregon Avenues … Continue reading
This was a flyer emailed to me in PDF format: Noxious Weed Eradication Day ("Let’s Pull Together") is a program calling for volunteers to donate time pulling noxious, invasive weed species from Central Oregon forests and open spaces. It’s taking place June 14th (Saturday) from 9am until noon, and volunteers … Continue reading
The other day I blogged about the Blacksmith’s beer tasting Wednesdays, and I wondered aloud (as "aloud" as posting on a blog can be) what the actual beers would be. Wonder no more; I got an email pointing to the BS blog listing just what will be tasted this week: … Continue reading
I looked at the calendar today and realized that Wednesday is the first day of the Bend Farmer’s Market, the one at the top of Drake Park behind the Riverfront Plaza. It runs from 3pm until 7pm, and should be there all summer until mid-October. Hopefully the weather will be … Continue reading
This past Saturday Deschutes Brewery had their annual Chocolate Beer Pairing Dinner, and I was extremely fortunate to get invited to attend on the house. Naturally I blogged about it, and you can read that review (with pictures) on my beer blog here. Overall, it was a lot of fun … Continue reading
Each year at the Bite of Bend, a local "Iron Chef" contest is held, featuring—obviously—local chefs from some of the fine dining establishments in the area. I get a big kick out of this (though I’ve never actually watched an entire match), so naturally I got excited when I saw … Continue reading
This weekend marks the end of Riverfest, and today is the Deschutes River Clean-Up—I’m writing this right under the wire as the event starts at 9am (view the events here): Deschutes River Clean-Up Come and join the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council to keep our river and its riparian area clean! … Continue reading
Up until May 15th, that is. The 4 Peaks Music Festival is in its second year this year and is taking place July 25th and 26th. The tickets are two-day passes which include camping (and parking), and right now you can pick them up for $64.50. After the 15th they’ll … Continue reading
This Friday, April 4th, is First Friday in Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District: when the art galleries stay open late, from 5 to 9pm, offering receptions, special exhibits, and in some cases, music and refreshments (wine!). But wait! There’s more! This Friday is also the Spring Art Hop—think … Continue reading
Next Event: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Renaissance Homes Design Center 5:30-7:30 p.m. This month, the Bend Chamber’s Young Professionals Networking (YPN) event will be hosted by Renaissance Homes. Attendees will enjoy beverages, food, door prizes, networking games and more at Renaissance Homes’ 3,500 square foot Design Center showroom … Continue reading