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
You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #7: The Medical District Let’s face it, when you need serious medical care, you head east. The whole section of town surrounding and anchored by St. Charles Medical Center on Neff Road, is the "Medical District": … Continue reading
It occurred to me as I’m writing this whole “Eastside Rocks” series that I’ve never defined what the east-west dividing line for Bend is exactly. For the record, the boundary is the Parkway (the old Division Street); everything east of the Parkway (including Third Street) is the “Eastside,” and that’s … Continue reading
This was found posted in "Garage Sales" on craigslist: Hans Restaurant Sept. 7th and 8th. Restaurant equipment, store Fixtures, 1/2 price wine/beer and so much more! This Friday and Saturday from 8am-11am. Presumably this is at the downtown location. I’m particularly interested in the half price beer and wine, of … Continue reading
Just a reminder that school has started again this week, and that means school zone speed limits are back in effect during school days—that’s from 7am until 5pm, all day, regardless of whether children are present. The speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour, and this week … Continue reading
You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #6: Vince Genna Stadium (& Bend Elks baseball) The Stadium, celebrating its 60th anniversary last year, is home to the Bend Elks baseball club. Named for the legendary Parks & Rec director and longtime Bend resident … Continue reading
The Iron Horse store is an eclectic antique/secondhand store down in the "Old Town" section of Bend, near downtown—it’s a bit off the beaten path, not far from the Riverside Market as things go. It’s one of those places that I’ve been meaning to write about, because it’s the perfect … Continue reading
I blogged the other day about the BendNights.com Two Year Spectacular—the big party they’re having at the Les Schwab Amphitheater on September 8th (next week!). Looks like they’re looking for volunteers for it, too, according to this craigslist post: In need of volunteers in all capacities for BendNights.com spectacular at … Continue reading
You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #5: Diners This might come as a shock to some, but the fact is that Bend still has cheap places to eat that are unpretentious, casual, and colorful slices of classic Americana. These are the places … Continue reading
I received the September schedule of events for Thump Coffee today. I’ve been down there a few times the past couple of weeks, and I’m liking it quite a bit. Read the full September schedule First Friday Art Walk, September 7, open til 8 ART: Andrew Wachs This month we’ll … Continue reading