Yes, I missed the Pole Pedal Paddle…

Not that I’ve attended in past years, but I completely missed the Pole Pedal Paddle this year, being out of town. It’s one of those big events that I’ve blogged about in the past, but didn’t get to this year—it’s one of those events that everyone already knows about. Congrats … Continue reading

Cascade Winds – free concert

Jake  is talking up the free Cascade Winds Symphonic Band concert again: Sunday, May 31st, it’s the last concert of the season: The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the third and final concert of their 2008-2009 season May 31, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is … Continue reading

Economic troubles with the News

Two items from May 1st which got missed the first time around, both dealing with the local news media’s economic troubles: Oregon Media Insiders reports Major Cuts at KOHD: "Non-renewed contracts, I’m told, include sports reporter Rachel Azevedo, reporter Allison Martin (once the weekend anchor when they had a weekend … Continue reading

The Renegade Rumble (rollerderby), May 23rd

Got the latest press release for the Renegade Rollergirls next bout: The Renegade Rumble on Saturday, May 23rd. The Renegade Rollergirls; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will hold their 7th and last bout of their 3rd season at Midtown Music Hall, located on Greenwood Ave. The Renegades will be … Continue reading

COWPU for May

It’s been awhile since I’ve seen a COWPU notice, but there’s one up today: We are going to have our scheduled meeting (last Wednesday of the month) on the 27th out at Altrec.com. I know what your thinking- you don’t want to drive out to Redmond. [T]here will be food … Continue reading

DiLusso on Galveston closed?

An anonymous tipster wrote in to say, "DiLusso on Galveston has a big sign outside that says that location is closed, and folks should visit the downtown shop." I haven’t been down Galveston lately so I haven’t seen this; but wasn’t the Galveston location where they baked most of their … Continue reading

The Bulletin’s new Frequency music blog

The Bulletin has launched their first blog: Frequency, featuring music reviews and news from Bend and Central Oregon. It’s written by Ben Salmon, the key player responsible for the Bulletin’s Near/Far (the freely-downloadable music compilations), and the "mission statement", as it were, is: Here at Frequency, I’ll aim to keep … Continue reading

Mother’s Day Package deal at Anjou Spa

I admit it, I got a kick out of this email, which is otherwise pretty obvious advertising: Looking for a Luscious Mother’s Day Package – Treat that special mama in your life with a unique package from Edible Arrangements and Anjou Spa & Salon. This yummy package includes a signature … Continue reading

Press Release: First Annual Oregon CrossFit Championships

The Oregon CrossFit Championships will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 2009, in Bend, OR from 9 am to 6 pm. Participating athletes will test all ten elements of fitness performing bodyweight, weightlifting and endurance movements at stations along a course in the Old Mill District on the Deschutes River … Continue reading