Ignite Bend 7 is a month away, and this is the final week for proposals to be submitted! Submitting a proposal for a presentation doesn’t automatically get you on stage, as there is also a voting process that lets everyone select from their favorite proposals, but it’s the first step … Continue reading
Tomorrow, Saturday the 27th, the Albertson’s store on the south end of town will be making the “world’s largest brownie.” I’m not entirely sure what qualifies as “world’s largest” but it’s an all-day event starting at 10am and will raise money for local charities. The associates of Albertson’s #588 and … Continue reading
Do you need a basic, back-to-school computer for your kid? Want to pick up a laser printer on the cheap? Is it time to replace an outdated CRT monitor with a slim LCD flat screen? You’re in luck! COCC holds an annual sale of retired equipment, such as computers, monitors, video projectors, … Continue reading
Just this past weekend Bourbon Street introduced “All You Can Eat Sunday Suppers” which on the one hand is a great downtown dining deal yet on the other hand seems counter-intuitive for the upscale southern-style restaurant. Either way, the menu looks pretty good: All entrees come with dinner salad, and … Continue reading
What an interesting idea! Jill Rosell, a talented local photographer and the mind behind “I LOVE BEND OR” (both the stickers and the Facebook page) is hosting a photography workshop. The class is for folks that own and use digital SLR cameras who would like to get more comfortable with … Continue reading
Last night (Friday) I volunteered at the Bend Brewfest. I had no idea what I would be doing – selling tokens, picking up litter, or what. I don’t have an OLCC servers license so I didn’t think I’d be pouring beer. BUT – when I checked in, after signing a … Continue reading
Tonight is the first night of Munch and Movies, the free community movie showing (akin to Munch and Music) taking place over in NorthWest Crossing in Compass Park. Tonight’s movie is Gnomeo and Juliet. It’s free (but the food is not), and there’s entertainment beforehand: local musicians who will also … Continue reading
This looks like it could be a fun “girls weekend out” or mother-daughter event! Camp Catalyst, featuring local and global women leaders in the Arts, Yoga, Environmental and Activism Communities, will be held August 20th-21st at Caldera Arts Center outside of Sisters. The event will include speakers and activities such … Continue reading
Starting today (the 17th), the downtown Bend Farmers Market will be moving… from the top of Drake Park to the Mirror Pond Parking lot right next door. It was apparently an ADA issue: The move was initiated by advocates who raised concerns to City Council about the accessibility of the … Continue reading
This year’s Bend Brewfest is looking to be the best yet. Taking place at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District, this year’s Fest is taking place over three days (this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the 18th through 20th) and is featuring (by my count) over 90 beers … Continue reading