Press Release: Tickets for The Nature of Words Are Now on Sale

The wait is over! Registration and tickets for The Nature of Words, Central Oregon’s premier literary event, scheduled for November 5-9, 2008 in Bend, Oregon are now available. Tickets for guest author readings, workshops and the dinner and panel discussion can be purchased at The Ticket Mill, Old Mill District, … Continue reading

Jubelale launch party

Tuesday, September 23rd (that’s tomorrow!), Deschutes Brewery is celebrating 21 years of Jubelale with a launch party for the seasonal beer at their downtown Pub. The toast is at 5pm and there will three variations of Jubelale on tap: regular, cask conditioned, and nitro. Here’s the special menu for the … Continue reading

Pot of Gold Thrift Store garage sale

The Pot of Gold Thrift Store in downtown Bend is having a big garage/clearance sale today and tomorrow—I know, I’m late announcing this for today, but fortunately they’re going all day tomorrow (Saturday) too. Pot of Gold Thrift Store Clearance Sale 1128 NW Hill Street in Bend Friday, Sept. 19 … Continue reading

Redmond’s new slogan

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

OLCV annual BBQ, September 20th

"OLCV" stands for "Oregon League of Conservation Voters" and this Saturday, September 20th, they’re having their annual barbecue and fundraiser. Please join the Deschutes County Chapter of the Oregon League of Conservation Voters for its annual barbeque and fundraiser, hosted by Ruth Williamson and Lou Pepper. You’ll have a chance … Continue reading

For sale: premium downtown commercial space, $1

Yes, according to this article in today’s Bulletin, The Paper Place downtown—between Cork and U.S. Bank—is for sale for only one dollar. The gimmick, of course, is that the "inventory" is for sale for $65,000 to $70,000. Schiefelbine said she’s leaving in late October for California, regardless. If no one … Continue reading

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day

It’s a random thing to celebrate, but McMenamins has a "Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day" celebration this Wednesday, the 17th. Just six months to go, lads! So let’s have a celebration, shall we? Come out for live music by the Little North Forkers, Irish dancers, food and drink specials and … Continue reading

$5 weekend breakfasts

Kina doesn’t even live in Bend anymore, and she’s still finding good deals. Today she posted about Sidelines‘ weekend breakfast specials—for only $5. Saturday and Sunday from 9am til 1pm, you can head down to Sidelines Sports Bar, on Wall Street next to the old Penney Galleria, and grub up … Continue reading

The Great! Drake! Park! Duck! Race!: This Sunday

This Sunday (the 14th) is one of those signature Bend events: The Great Drake Park Duck Race. $5 buys you a rubber duck (up to 30,000 maximum) that will be dumped into Mirror Pond downtown and the winning ducks at the finish line win a variety of prizes. Here’s the … Continue reading

Press Release: September Golf Event Benefits Pregnant Women

Pregnancy Resource Centers of Central Oregon (PRCCO) is holding a benefit golf event, "Golf Fore Life" on Saturday, September 20 to benefit women and teens living in Central Oregon who may be pregnant. Golfing begins at 9:00 am on Saturday, September 20 at Missing Link Family Golf Center in Redmond. … Continue reading