Monthly Archives: October 2008

Happy Halloween! Haunted Bend redux

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Jon

Happy Halloween everyone! Just for the heck of it I thought I’d re-run my Haunted Bend post from  a couple of years ago, with some additions. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe tonight. A list of places that are allegedly … Continue reading →

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Last year (or two) in October…

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Jon

I just realized I never did my retrospective post for October yet! Better late than never, I suppose, but good grief. I guess I’ve been busy. In 2006: Bend Brewing won their first medal at the Great American Beer Festival … Continue reading →

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Halloween Happenings

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Jon

Halloween falls on a Friday this year, which seems like it would be ideal for parties and such (don’t have to go to work the next day with a candy/alcohol/fog machine hangover). So besides trick or treating and/or whatever costume … Continue reading →

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What about a Toys R Us?

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Jon

Perhaps this isn’t as pressing an issue now with the economy on the downswing, but we’ve wondered for a while now why Bend doesn’t have a Toys "R" Us. It seems like we have most other major stores—even Trader Joe’s—so … Continue reading →

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Closings and things

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Jon

A couple of observations about the downturned economy on the eastside, in the form of more closings… Linens ‘N Things has a big banner on their store, "Going out of business sale." Not entirely news, since they’re bankrupt, but I … Continue reading →

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Halloween: Rocky Horror Picture Show at COCC

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Jon

If you’ve never been to a "live" showing of Rocky Horror Picture Show, you’re missing out but in luck—COCC is doing one on Halloween night (Friday, October 31st). Here are the details: Various entities of ASCOCC student Government (The Broadside, … Continue reading →

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COCC October Word Café to Focus on Tools of the Trade

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Jon

This came in via a Nature of Words press release, and it’s something that I’ve blogged abut before because I think it’s a cool idea. The Word Café, an interactive reading series hosted by Central Oregon Community College, will meet … Continue reading →

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Bend on MSNBC

Posted on October 16, 2008 by Jon

While I was gone, Bend apparently appeared on MSNBC in an article under their "Budget Travel" category. Titled "Portland’s quirky-chic cousin", it’s actually not a bad article, by and by, but you just know I have to pick some of … Continue reading →

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Slow this week

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Jon

In case it’s not obvious, this will be a slow week on the blog, as I’m currently out of town with limited computer access. In the meantime, go check out Bend Blogs—lots of good stuff there.

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Great American Beer Festival winners

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Jon

Congratulations go out to our three biggest local breweries: Deschutes Brewery, Bend Brewing Company, and Cascade Lakes Brewing, for winning medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival! Kudos to Cascade Lakes especially, since this is their first win: they … Continue reading →

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Fresh Hop Beer Tasting

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Jon

Next Saturday, October 18th, Deschutes Brewery is having a Fresh Hop Beer Tasting dinner at their Mountain Room. (I’m going.) Fresh (or wet) hop beers are a relatively new thing and Deschutes is taking to it in a big way; … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Festival

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Jon

Tomorrow (Saturday the 11th) Bend Parks and Rec is putting on the "Original Central Oregon Pumpkin Festival" out at Tillicum Ranch west of Bend. Here’s the blurb: 10am – 4pm Come on out to beautiful Tillicum Ranch west of town. … Continue reading →

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Connections

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Jon

This post is more an illustration of some of the sometimes odd processes of blogging and of the random connections made in a small town, than anything overly serious. Though there’s a free event involved. So yesterday I received a … Continue reading →

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That’s So Gay Halloween, October 25

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Jon

Another Halloween event coming up, perhaps a bit less usual than people would expect (like the last post). More diversity is always a good thing. Event: That’s So Gay, Halloween When: October 25th , 8pm to 2am. Doors at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Human Dignity Coalition’s Annual Halloween Party and Drag Show

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Jon

This came in via the contact form: Human Dignity Coalition‘s 5th annual Drag Show Fundraiser with Portland’s Poisonwaters and friends FRIDAY, October 31, 2008: 7:30 doors, 8PM Showtime Midtown Ballroom 55 NW Greenwood Ave Costumes a must Tickets $26 at … Continue reading →

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