The new Pavilion on the westside off Simpson Avenue that started out as the ice skating rink is transition into spring and summer activities—and this week, from Monday the 18th through Friday the 22nd, they are offering a “Free Play” week to serve as a showcase for the upcoming activities. … Continue reading
Bend’s new ice rink, The Pavilion, opened for business yesterday over on Bend’s west side, off of Simpson Avenue. The Bulletin reported that over 800 skaters visited that first day. Through this week they will offer open skate on the following schedule: Monday, December 28: 12:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, … Continue reading
Coming up this weekend is an event that combines two of the region’s great attractions—biking and beer—for the inaugural Volcanic Bike and Brew Festival being held by Mt. Bachelor. It seems a natural extension to Mt. Bachelor’s summer bike park program: In our second full summer of Bike Park operations, we felt … Continue reading
This year is a big one for the Sisters Rodeo, as it’s the 75th annual rodeo—having started in 1940, it is I believe Central Oregon’s oldest. The official dates are this weekend, June 12, 13, and 14, though there are events earlier in the week, starting Tuesday. Here’s the schedule: Tuesday, June … Continue reading
As you make your way around Central Oregon this weekend, you might see a few wildly decorated vans filled with sweaty, smelly runners ringing cowbells. That’s right… it’s relay season. And this Saturday is the second running of the Bend Beer Chase which is growing quickly to be one of the … Continue reading
Need some triathlon sports gear? Deschutes Multisport Club is holding a Gear Swap on September 6th (10am – 6pm) and 7th (9am – 3pm) at their new location, 550 Industrial Way, Bend (near WebCyclery). The swap is open to the public. They’ve been posting pictures of the gear coming in on their Facebook … Continue reading
Tomorrow, Sunday the 3rd, Redmond’s Straw Hat Pizza is hosting a fundraiser for the Redmond Ricochet, a 12U girls softball team, from 4 to 9pm (closing). Here’s the Facebook event page. Straw Hat is donating 30% of proceeds during that time to the team, so if you’re needing pizza for … Continue reading
The annual Tour des Chutes community bike ride is coming up on July 13 of this year—but the registration begins tomorrow, Friday, February 1! Here’s what it’s all about: The 9th annual Tour des Chutes will be held July 13th, 2013. Registration will open February 1st. We are able to … Continue reading
The Leadman Triathlon is this Saturday (as mentioned here) but the night before the Old Mill District is hosting a free Kids’ Festival to kickoff the Leadman weekend. Here’s the blurb: Saturday’s Leadman Epic Triathlon in Bend might be for big boys and girls, but a free Kids’ Festival and … Continue reading
The Leadman Triathlon race is this Saturday. They are still in need of volunteers, especially for run & bike aid stations. There are over 400 athletes participating in the Triathlon. Over 100 of those athletes are Pro triathletes. This is an amazing, high-profile event for Bend and volunteering will get … Continue reading