This is one of those events I didn’t know about until 104.1 FM’s Robin Fox pinged me several times on Twitter about it: Eagle Crest resort is hosting their own Oktoberfest-styled beer fest tomorrow they’ve dubbed “Oktobercrest,” which looks like a pretty cool event, featuring 24 beers on tap, cider … Continue reading
I just saw that Deschutes Brewery will be celebrating Sausagefest 3 during American Craft Brew Week (which happens to be the week before Central Oregon Beer Week) so… this seems to fit right in! Interested in learning how to prepare and can your own mustard? Only a very few recipes … Continue reading
Getting ready for a season of hiking and backpacking? Maybe you need some quick snacks to Grab-and-Go to the park. You’ll need lightweight foods that don’t need refrigeration. Save some money and preparation time by making your own dried foods and herbs. Learn the principles of drying food and how … Continue reading
Looking for some inspiration for healthy gifts for the holidays? Learn how to make healthy food mixes that are quick and easy to make for you and your family to use or decorate for gifts. OSU Extension is offering a Healthy Holiday Mixes public workshop on December 4, 10:00 to 11:30 … Continue reading
Today is the first day of the Deschutes County Fair, which runs through Sunday (the 1st). In addition to the usual livestock and agricultural and craft showings, and carnival rides, there is also the rodeo and a number of concerts that culminate with Weird Al Yankovic (!) on Saturday night. … Continue reading
Redmond’s Centennial is coming up next year (the city was incorporated on July 6, 1910), and their 2010 Centennial Committee is holding a poster contest to select the official poster for the Celebration. I’ve reproduced the press release below; the only question is, what is the due date for submissions? … Continue reading
Move over, Bend: Redmond has a summer’s worth of free concerts to offer, too. Starting this week and lasting through September 9th, Music on the Green and Music in the Canyon are offering free music every Wednesday (along with food vendors, arts, and crafts). Music on the Green: Hosted at … Continue reading
Just over a year ago I posted about how Redmond was looking for a new slogan to re-invent its brand identity, "in four words or less." I thought it was slightly ridiculous, though they were awarding a $500 cash prize to whomever submitted the winning tagline. Well, they’ve selected and … Continue reading
I didn’t see this coming (I really didn’t): Redmond’s Project Blue Book Festival (see last’s year’s post) is back for their Second Annual edition. Here’s the email I got tonight (I bolded the date): Hey! Last years festival was great for a first time event! And surprising how many people … Continue reading
This story appeared in Thursday’s Bulletin and on the KTVZ newscast, but I can’t find a thing about it online anywhere except behind the Bulletin’s really stupid "e-edition" paywall: "Redmond turns to public for a brand identity." I’ll type in some choice quotes: In an effort to draw businesses and … Continue reading