Broken Top Bottle Shop’s Vegan Holiday Dinner

Tonight, December 22, Broken Top Bottle Shop is hosting their annual Vegan Holiday Dinner starting at 6pm. It’s a four-course meal paired with beer (of course!), costing $45 per person. You can call BTBS at 541-728-0703 to reserve a spot if there are any available. Here’s the menu: • Appetizer: Masa … Continue reading

The BFD’s Santa Express returns next week

Next week from Monday, December 5 through Thursday, December 8, the Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express returns for their annual food and clothing drive. Fire trucks will be driving through a different neighborhood each night collecting items. The Bend Firefighter’s Association and Bend Fire and Rescue are working with The … Continue reading

Veterans eat for free at the Pine Tavern on November 11

This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11th, Veteran’s will eat for free at the Pine Tavern restaurant downtown. The Pine Tavern in Bend proudly rolls out the red carpet for Veterans on Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day with a complimentary meal as a small token of appreciation for their service. … Continue reading

4th of July Free Day at the Deschutes Historical Museum

Happy Independence Day! Don’t forget with all the other fun stuff going on, the Deschutes Historical Museum is holding their annual Free Day today from 10am to 4pm. The Museum opened on this day in 1980, in fact—so they celebrate this birthday by offering free admission as well as give out … Continue reading

4th of July Library book sale

Every year I highlight the Deschutes Public Library‘s 4th of July book sale as a holiday activity (because books!) and always make it a point to stop by after the Pet Parade and fun in the park. However—I don’t know if it’s because July 4 falls on a Monday this … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day Pub Guide for 2016

The return of what has become an annual feature—the St. Patrick’s Day pub guide for 2016! St. Paddy’s falls on Thursday this year, and if you’re of an drinking mind that means Irish beers (dry stout, red ale) and whisky (Jameson!), so once again here’s the guide for your pub-crawling pleasure … Continue reading

Christmas Tree recycling with the Boy Scouts

If you have a Christmas tree that you will need to dispose of, consider the Boy Scouts Christmas tree recycling program if you don’t do that already. For a modest donation of $5 to $8 they will come to your house to pick up your tree (that you’ve left outside) … Continue reading

Merry Christmas!

It’s late but I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday! I hope the day has treated you well and everything has worked out for the best for you and yours. Cheers!

Gift Guide 2015: Museum Memberships

One thing I found while writing my book on Bend’s beer history was definitely a greater appreciation for our local museums. Both the High Desert Museum and the Deschutes Historical Museum are terrific organizations that offer fascinating glimpses into the history, environment, and culture of our region, and annual memberships … Continue reading

Gift Guide 2015: Handmade coffee mugs from Mug Revolution

Continuing recommendations for holiday gift shopping—we’re only one week from Christmas as of today! So what do you drink on Christmas morning—coffee, hot chocolate, some combo, something spiked? How about drinking it out of a handmade coffee mug from Mug Revolution? The coffee mugs at Mug Revolution are handmade in Bend, … Continue reading