I just blogged about Gusto’s Best Of survey the other day, and now Bend Living has their Best of Bend 2008 survey up! Now all we need is The Source or KTVZ or some other sort-of-official-sounding entity to run a third "Best Of" list and it’ll be a perfect storm! You think I’m kidding. But I’m not. (Well, okay. Maybe a little.) (Maybe I should run a Hack Bend Best of Bend survey. That would … Continue reading →
Saw this today when I was going to the bank: Yes, the "Bend Master Assassin Tournament." It was stuck to one of the free newspaper boxes you see downtown. And yes, the MySpace address is live, too. I’m not sure what to make of it. It sounds like it could be fun, but it’s very surreal.
These are just distillations from a number of press releases I’ve received from the Nature of Words lately. First: Bend author and Nature of Words patron, David "D.H." Burns, reports that he is working with a Hollywood producer on a film treatment for Burns’ novel, "Day Follow Night: From Chaos To Redemption." The link above takes you to Amazon, but the release notes that the book is available at The Book Barn as well. Next: … Continue reading →
Over on the Blacksmith Restaurant blog today, Paul points out their new wine tasting Wednesdays: Here’s a low-cost opportunity to taste great wines with guidance from experts. The Blacksmith Restaurant has started Wednesday Tastings after work, and each month spotlights a different beverage…. Cost is $10 to taste approximately eight wines, and every week will feature different vineyards, varietals, vertical tastings and other fun ways to experience the beauty of the bottle. Not quite as … Continue reading →
Having cancer is hard, finding help shouldn’t be. That’s why together the American Cancer Society and the Bend Memorial Clinic joined forces to open a Cancer Resource Center to serve our community right here in Bend. At the center, dedicated American Cancer Society volunteers help cancer patients, survivors and caregivers navigate through the vast amount of cancer information and patient services that’s available to them during any stage of their cancer experience. Come see what … Continue reading →
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