The 4 Peaks Music Festival is fast approaching. This is officially from a press release, but it’s a good rundown of the schedule and activities going on. Named one the best live concerts of 2007 by The Bulletin’s music critic Ben Salmon, The 4 Peaks Music Festival returns for second … Continue reading
I’m way behind on posting some things that people have sent, so I’m catching up a bit. (Caveat: I don’t post every single thing sent to me, only the stuff I think is interesting/relevant to the blog.) This YPN event is this Wednesday, the 16th. Celebrate with the Bend Chamber … Continue reading
Each year Commute Options Week helps commuters save gas, improve air quality and get some exercise by reducing miles traveled. Combined, the 8,250 employees from 92 businesses who participated in the Commuter Challenge Monday through Friday from June 16-22, eliminated a record 46,390 motor vehicle miles from our local roads. … Continue reading
This is a big weekend for Deschutes Brewery; not only is it their 20th Anniversary—and they’re holding a party—but they are also releasing two big beers, their Black Butte XX (in wax-dipped bottles) and their 20th Anniversary Wit. They’ve got parties going on Friday and Saturday (see below) and, if … Continue reading
Ah, getting a pint of beer after donating a pint of blood. I never know if I should be worried about that kind of thing or not. June Event: Wednesday, June 18 at Umpqua Bank in Bend from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Bend Chamber Young Professionals Network (YPN) June event will … Continue reading
Got this in the contact form yesterday. Not entirely sure if I should be reading more into it or not; though it’s interesting to see the new happy hour going into effect. I don’t see any details about that on the website (yet); anyone want to report when it goes … Continue reading
This is pure press release, and may or may not have been something I’d ordinarily run, but the picture made me laugh. In a creepy kind of way. Plus, it’s just unusual enough that I figured, why not. Join BMC’s Eris Craven, MS, RD, LD on a shopping tour On … Continue reading
Women who undergo routine mammograms at Bend Memorial Clinic now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital mammography. BMC’s Mammography Department features a state-of-the-art system, Selenia™ digital mammography machine from Hologic®. BMC is very excited to be able to offer the newest technology for breast cancer detection. Digital … Continue reading
These are just distillations from a number of press releases I’ve received from the Nature of Words lately. First: Bend author and Nature of Words patron, David "D.H." Burns, reports that he is working with a Hollywood producer on a film treatment for Burns’ novel, "Day Follow Night: From Chaos … Continue reading
Having cancer is hard, finding help shouldn’t be. That’s why together the American Cancer Society and the Bend Memorial Clinic joined forces to open a Cancer Resource Center to serve our community right here in Bend. At the center, dedicated American Cancer Society volunteers help cancer patients, survivors and caregivers … Continue reading