If you’re familiar with Twitter, then you likely know what a "tweet" more-or-less refers to. If you don’t follow Twitter, then, ah… I guess you should start. Julie Anderson (of Chubby Mommy Running Club fame) sends this along: Alert! Impromptu "Tweet-Up" tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 24th) at the Black Smith restaurant, down town Bend. No host happy hour, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Twitterers, bloggers, geeks, and friends all welcome. We may move on to a brew pub … Continue reading →
To raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bend Memorial Clinic has partnered up with local Bend florists. During the month of October, every woman scheduled for a mammogram will receive flowers donated by All Occasion Flowers, Autry’s, Donners, Fred Meyer and Wildflowers. According to the American Cancer Society, an over 178,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2008. Over 40,000 women will … Continue reading →
The wait is over! Registration and tickets for The Nature of Words, Central Oregon’s premier literary event, scheduled for November 5-9, 2008 in Bend, Oregon are now available. Tickets for guest author readings, workshops and the dinner and panel discussion can be purchased at The Ticket Mill, Old Mill District, Bend in person or via phone (541.318.5457). Tickets to the two nights of author readings only are also available at the Tower Theatre box office … Continue reading →
Tuesday, September 23rd (that’s tomorrow!), Deschutes Brewery is celebrating 21 years of Jubelale with a launch party for the seasonal beer at their downtown Pub. The toast is at 5pm and there will three variations of Jubelale on tap: regular, cask conditioned, and nitro. Here’s the special menu for the evening: Bison Meatloaf Jubelale Short Ribs Jubelale & Hoisin Braised Boneless Short Ribs Pizza Special: House-Made Jubelale Infused Spent Grain Pizza Dough Pasta Special: Pan … Continue reading →
The Pot of Gold Thrift Store in downtown Bend is having a big garage/clearance sale today and tomorrow—I know, I’m late announcing this for today, but fortunately they’re going all day tomorrow (Saturday) too. Pot of Gold Thrift Store Clearance Sale 1128 NW Hill Street in Bend Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sale will feature all-you-can-fill bags for just $3. The Rainbow Clubhouse is a Deschutes … Continue reading →
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