Dean Harris writes: I just wanted to alert you to an online community forum launched this month. BendBulletinBoard.net is a community forum for Bulletin readers who need an alternative outlet to the newspaper’s tiny letters to the editor section for interacting with their fellow readers. I invite you to check out the forum. If it’s something you wish to join, please become a member and post away. The site is just getting started, so there’s … Continue reading →
I received a phishing spam the other day that reminded me of the Bank of the Cascades scam that Jake first reported. The email claims to be from "Oregon Community Credit Union" and it says: Oregon Community Credit Union temporarily suspended your account. Reason: Billing failure. We require you to complete an account update so we can unlock your account. (etc.) Granted, it’s not as crazy as the night-time phone call "from" BOTC but I … Continue reading →
Tonight is the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Downtown Bend, in Mirror Pond Plaza. That’s the big area next to the Mirror Pond Gallery behind the Breezeway and Bendistillery. It’s at 6:30, but I’d get there early—parking will likely be a zoo. It’s also gonna be cold—it’s only 35 degrees right now, and Weather.com predicts it’ll be 25-28 degrees by that time. Looking at the Downtowners Holiday Poster (PDF), there’s also going to … Continue reading →
I hope everyone is having a good, safe holiday today. Apologies about it being slow around here lately, but what can I say, the holiday season is upon us. It’ll pick up again soon. In the meantime, I’ve got a turkey in the oven and will have sweet potatoes and stuffing in pretty soon. I’m all about the traditional Thanksgiving meal—we’re going to have green beans, rolls, and pumpkin pie too. (No mashed potatoes or … Continue reading →
According to the Bulletin: La Rosa Authentic Mexican Kitchen is moving to NorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use community on Bend’s west side, citing limited seating and parking at its current location on Northwest College Way. The Jaliscan cuisine restaurant, which has been at its existing site for about 3 1/2 years, is expected to open in its new space this spring. The new location, a stand-alone building on the southeast corner of Mt. Washington Drive and … Continue reading →
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