Monthly Archives: April 2009

Upcoming Yoga Workshop at Bend Yoga

Submitted details for a workshop at Bend Yoga in a couple of weeks: What : Yoga for Peak Performance Workshop Athletic performance enhanced by yoga and meditation Cost: $20 When: Saturday, April 25 1:00 – 3:00PM Where: Bend Yoga 155 NW Century Drive Suite 113 Contact: 541-322-9642 (YOGA) info@bend-yoga.com Description: There is much more to athletic performance than fitness level and well-practiced skills. To perform well the athlete must also prepare the mind and nervous … Continue reading →

Westward Oregon! Celebrates Oregon’s 150th Birthday

This came in as a press release but it sounds pretty cool. Sesquicentennial fun! Westward Oregon! Celebrates Oregon’s 150th Birthday In May with 1859 Stagecoach Rides, Encampment and Dinner In partnership with the Des Chutes Historical Museum and Bend Parks & Recreation, Deschutes County is proud to sponsor Oregon’s largest 150th birthday event. Westward Oregon! is a living history weekend to be held May 29 and 30 at Tillicum Ranch that includes 1859-era stagecoach rides, … Continue reading →

Dueling Rollergirls

I haven’t paid enough attention in the past to see if this has happened before, but this Saturday (the 11th) are two different roller derby bouts—basically both leagues in town have a bout on the same night (different places). Which one to go see? First up is the Lava City Roller Dolls, whose bout is at the Indoor Sports Center up north: The Lava City Roller Dolls (LCRD) will be hosting a Home bout with … Continue reading →

Tax Day Tea Party

This is one of the more unusual events I’ve heard of, but it’s definitely worth blogging about. If you’re unhappy with the way the government has been handling the economy lately (among other things), this might be for you. You’ve no doubt heard of the many Tea Party Rallies being held all across the country to protest the bailouts, wasteful spending, the corruption of earmarks, passing a record $700 expenditure bill without reading it, the … Continue reading →

Press Release: The United Way Seeks Volunteer Teams for Days of Caring

Yes, I’m behind on posting stuff, apologies. This press release is from two weeks ago, but still relevant. The United Way of Deschutes County is seeking volunteer teams from area businesses as well as individuals to lend a hand during the 13th annual Days of Caring to be held May 29 & 30. Days of Caring, the signature event of the United Way of Deschutes County, is a county-wide effort matching local businesses and individuals … Continue reading →