It’s October 1st, and Halloween is coming right up, so that means lots of Halloween-themed blogging all month long! One of the first things I thought of when thinking about autumn and Halloween in Central Oregon is the Central Oregon Pumpkin Company—the ranch out in Terrebonne that has one of … Continue reading
We enjoyed the Pet Parade and Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration yesterday of course, and I snapped a few pictures as well. If you were there then no doubt you saw much of what I captured here—including the crowd-favorite flying dog. Enjoy!
The July 4th holiday is a little awkward as it falls in the middle of the week this year—having to work two days before an after is annoying—but that shouldn’t dampen the enjoyment of it any. As usual there are lots of things going on; here are a number of … Continue reading
Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo* and since it falls on a Saturday this year, you can bet there are lot of things going on for it! Here’s a rundown, and if I find out more I’ll update this list. Festival de Banderas at the Les Schwab Amphitheater all day from 10am … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day is this Saturday the 17th, and for the past several years I’ve been publishing a pub guide for the holiday. As always, this isn’t meant to be a definitive guide to all the watering holes in Bend, but rather more what I consider a more St. Paddy’s-oriented … Continue reading
There are of course lots of New Year’s Eve parties and events going on in Bend tomorrow night, so I thought I’d try to compile a list of the prominent ones I can find. If you know of any others, leave a comment! McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Music starts … Continue reading
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone in Bend and Central Oregon! I hope everyone is having a safe holiday today (or earlier this week, or tomorrow, depending on what you celebrate) and are enjoying good times with your friends and family. Blogging will continue to be light through the … Continue reading
In the past I’ve posted my own Bend-themed holiday gift guides but haven’t seemed to have time to do that lately. Not to worry though, the Bulletin has a Central Oregon gift guide that nicely covers some of the uniquely Bend offerings we have available, like Silipints, beer soap, and … Continue reading
I received this press release email and it’s definitely for a good cause. Their page about the Christmas Toy Program is here; they’ll be collecting toys in each pickup location until December 22nd. Ladies Of Elk’s Continues Christmas Charity Tradition The Ladies of Elk’s, the auxiliary organization for the Bend … Continue reading
Yes, you read that headline right. On Friday, December 16th, Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe is hosting a Christmas kayaking event. This is the press release: Every year, Bend’s most dedicated paddling enthusiasts dress up their canoes and kayaks in holiday garb and paddle around the Deschutes River for a … Continue reading