Weekend happenings

We’ve got a slower weekend this time around, with only a few things going on (and nothing on Sunday)—at least, going off the calendar. And of course if you’re stretched for things to do, there’s always the Free Fall Guide to give you ideas. Anything else going on this weekend? … Continue reading

Swine flu

I’ve been hearing apocryphal accounts lately of how rampant swine flu is here in Central Oregon, and while not disbelieving them, it’s hard to point out any hard figures—’til now. The Source has a blog post today on this very topic. The swine flu situation in Deschutes County is more … Continue reading

Press Release: BMC to expand Redmond services

Bend Memorial Clinic (BMC) will be relocating their existing Redmond services currently located at 1541 NE Canal Blvd to a new expanded location projected to open in March 2010. The new building is located at 865 SW Veterans Way approximately four blocks west of Highway 97 near Fred Meyer in … Continue reading

Bend Streetview in Google Maps is just a few days old

Looks like there’s been a very recent Streetview update for Bend in Google Maps—and I mean very recent, as in within the past week or two at most. Previously they only had the blue "Streetview routes" (in blue) on Highways 97 and 20. Take a look now: And when you … Continue reading

Ignite Bend 3 is this Wednesday

Don’t forget, the third Ignite Bend is coming up this Wednesday, the 14th! It’s at the Tower Theatre, starting at 7pm (doors open at 6:30), and admission as always is free. However, seating can be limited so it’s a good idea to get advance tickets if you’re going. And a … Continue reading

Volcano Vineyards’ new Tasting Lounge is open

Volcano Vineyards posted on their blog today that their new Tasting Lounge is open: Right this second Scott is at the OLCC office picking up our new license, so we should be open today at 126 NW Minnesota (between Wall and Bond) by 3 pm! Woohoo! The next two weeks … Continue reading

Weekend happenings

Another weekend is upon us already and there’s a few things going on. The biggest and most obvious is the BendFilm Festival, which started yesterday, and packs a ton of movies, short films, parties and more into four busy days (concluding on Sunday). Other stuff going on: Friday Silver Moon … Continue reading

Yard debris disposal sale at Knott Landfill

It’s not very glamorous, but next month from October 31st until November 15th, all yard debris disposal fees at Knott Landfill are half off, part of the FireFree awareness to create/maintain a wildfire-defensible space around homes and businesses. Since it’s fall cleanup time (dead leaves, pine needles, branches, etc.) it … Continue reading

Living Local coupon book

There’s been something of a "local economy" movement floating around lately ("make local habit" is the prominent phrase I keep seeing) and now there’s a local coupon book that is embracing that philosophy. It’s called Living Local: A Community Coupon Book for Central Oregon, and has been out since May … Continue reading

BendFilm

I keep seeing updates on Twitter but it finally sunk in that BendFilm is just around the corner—as in, two days around the corner. (Maybe because it’s been less hyped this year?) From the 8th through the 11th (Thursday through Sunday), this independent film festival grips Bend with a ton … Continue reading