The latest issue of The Source on stands now is their annual Best of Central Oregon issue, and as usual, it’s pretty much the definitive "Best Of" guide for the area. (Sadly, I don’t see it online.) The picks range from the (mostly) serious ("Best Public Art", "Best Radio Station") … Continue reading
Suicide Jane of the Renegade Rollergirls sends along this note: August 18th. The Renegade Rollergirls; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will host a roller derby bout against the world famous, Renegade Rollergirls of Arizona. Renegade Rollergirls are the only no holds barred, no rules leagues in the USA. These … Continue reading
There are three free recycling days coming up in the next three months out at Knott Landfill: Appliances, Saturday, August 18th Tires, Saturday, September 15th Computers, Saturday, October 20th These are definitely good opportunities to get rid of stuff for free, all you have to do is get it there. … Continue reading
This was spotted a couple of days ago on craigslist: Bend blogger needed. Excerpt: We are a media organization seeking partners for our localized blog roll out this Summer. We are targeting small-mid sized cities in the US. What you do: This position would require 4 postings per week and … Continue reading
This is a new one to me, but sounds interesting nonetheless: Baby Boot Camp. I found out about it when Mandy, the new owner of the local franchise, wrote: I wanted to introduce myself as the owner of Baby Boot Camp Central Oregon. I wanted to make sure this program … Continue reading
Stanislaw Funk tells me, "the new KOHD anchor Jay Frank was one of the cast members of the Real World London." For those that aren’t familiar with "The Real World," it’s MTV’s "reality" show where they pick 7 people (all aged 18-25 or something) to live together in a decked-out … Continue reading
The Jackalope Grill may be one of the best-kept fine dining secrets in Central Oregon, largely because they’re unobtrusively located in Scandia Plaza, the stripmall-looking small shopping center at the corner of Reed Market and Third Street. Embarrassingly, I’ve never eaten there… even though I’ve known about it for years … Continue reading
I didn’t know about this until I saw it in The Source today: writer Ursula Le Guin will be in Sisters Monday (the 6th), doing a reading and book signing from her latest book, Incredible Good Fortune. The Source’s article is an interview with Le Guin. the Source: What advice … Continue reading
I got this forwarded to me in email today: We need your help for this year’s Fourth Annual Bend Brew Fest!! This is a big fundraiser for us but we need the volunteers to make it happen. The event will be held at the Les Schwab Amphitheater on Friday, August … Continue reading
According to the Bulletin, Super Burrito is open through tomorrow (Friday)—they had a slight reprieve. Everyone knows by now that they’re closing their present location, though, right? Go down there and get some lunch before they close tomorrow. A nice big burrito will run you 3 to 5 bucks. I … Continue reading