Lunch Bites: Taco Tuesdays at Timbers East

This is pretty much an eastside restaurant mini-review feature that I’ll be running periodically. You can view my “lunch bite” criteria at this first post. Yes, it’s been a little while since the last “Lunch Bites” post, and this one might have you scratching your head: Timbers East Bar & … Continue reading

It’s a Dog Run!

DogPAC presents its third annual 5K Ruff Run/Walk this Saturday, August 17th. This is a really fun 5K open to dogs and their owners and includes a costume contest and raffle. According to their Facebook page, they have some great prizes this year, including items from Waggletops, Leapin’ Lizards, The Hub … Continue reading

Bend beer events this week

In addition to the article about the influx of five(!) new breweries to the area, this week is also a big beer week for Bend, primarily because of the Bend Brewfest that kicks off Thursday. There’s a bunch of other beer events happening this week too, so here’s the rundown: … Continue reading

Our recent spate of new breweries

The Bulletin ran an article yesterday (behind the paywall, alas) detailing the five(!) new breweries coming to Central Oregon this year, as well as expansion plans among existing ones. The news ones coming are: Oblivion Brewing Company North Rim Brewing Bridge 99 Brewery Juniper Brewing Company River Bend Brewing Most … Continue reading

“In The High Country” screening – Northwest film premiere

Rebound Physical Therapy is hosting a special film premiere of Joel Wolpert’s “In The High Country,” on Tuesday, August 6th at 7:30pm outdoors at Rebound’s West Side Clinic located at 1160 SW Simpson. The film captures the life of mountain runner and free-soloist Anton Krupicka “In the High Country” of … Continue reading

First Friday! (August ’13)

First Friday tonight in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District! The Art Walk runs from 5 to 9pm and features businesses open late with special art exhibits on display, welcoming folks in for art, refreshments, and even live music at places. (And many include wine!) It’s always a great … Continue reading

The 2013 Deschutes County Fair starts today

Today is the first day of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo that runs through Sunday, August 4th, taking place at the Fair & Expo Center over in Redmond. This is always a family favorite event (one we don’t get to often enough, unfortunately) with tons of stuff going on, including … Continue reading

Ah, summertime

Apologies for the lack of regular updates lately! July has been one of those crazy summer months with so much stuff going on that I’m hard-pressed to keep up with everything. Hopefully everyone has been out enjoying the summer as well! What’s been your favorite activity or event so far … Continue reading

Three Creeks Brewing 5th anniversary

This weekend Three Creeks Brewing over in Sisters is turning 5! They’ve become such a mainstay in the Central Oregon beer scene with good beer and food that it seems like they’ve been around for more than five years (it’s easy to forget when they opened in 2008 they were … Continue reading

Looking for last-minute plans tonight? How about “Point Break”?

The Source Weekly is hosting their “Swayze Summer” of movies at the Old Stone Church featuring free showings of Patrick Swayze’s best movies, and tonight they are showing “Point Break”! Here’s a smart thing to do: Go see Point Break, the 1991 Kathryn Bigelow (Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) directed … Continue reading