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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Weekend happenings (late edition)
Yes, "late edition" since it’s late Friday night so I’ve already missed listing one-third of the stuff going on this weekend. And, remember I posted a big Halloween Happenings list the other day, so I won’t be reiterating that stuff … Continue reading
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Halloween happenings
Looking for something to do on Halloween? There’s a ton going on, both on the 31st and the days before as well. Here’s the list: General The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is hosting their "ScareGrounds" featuring "The Haunt at Juniper Hollow" … Continue reading
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Halloween is fast approaching…
Halloween is this Saturday (already!) and I’m putting together a list of Halloween events going on around town to be posted later in the week. You know, if you need something to do. But! If there’s something going on I … Continue reading
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News from the County
Couple of email dispatches from the Deschutes County offices: First, the County has a new draft of the "Comprehensive Plan" that they’re offering open houses over the next couple of months for residents to offer feedback on. What is it? … Continue reading
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Weekend happenings
Let’s see what’s going on around town this weekend. Friday Matt Hopper and Eric Tollefson are playing at Silver Moon Brewing tonight, starting at 9pm. Folk/rock music with a $5 cover. Saturday The High Desert Museum is featuring Civil War … Continue reading
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George Putnam
Over on his Source Weekly blog, Bob Woodward (who should rightly be Bend’s official historian) posts an interesting piece of Bend history: a summary of the life of George Putnam, an early Bulletin publisher and mayor of Bend, who married … Continue reading
Street Food
On the Go-Go has a nice writeup on Bend’s growing "street food" scene—AKA food carts like hot dog stands and the like. King Weenie gets a mention, and Soupçon and Spork get several paragraphs. I had no idea street food … Continue reading
Posted in Food and Dining
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Beer fans: The Abyss release party November 3rd
Good news for you beer lovers out there: Deschutes Brewery is having their Abyss release party on Tuesday, November 3rd, starting at 5:30pm. They posted on their Facebook fan page: The wait is almost over. The Abyss 2009 release party … Continue reading
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Weekend happenings
We’ve got a slower weekend this time around, with only a few things going on (and nothing on Sunday)—at least, going off the calendar. And of course if you’re stretched for things to do, there’s always the Free Fall Guide … Continue reading
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Swine flu
I’ve been hearing apocryphal accounts lately of how rampant swine flu is here in Central Oregon, and while not disbelieving them, it’s hard to point out any hard figures—’til now. The Source has a blog post today on this very … Continue reading
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Press Release: BMC to expand Redmond services
Bend Memorial Clinic (BMC) will be relocating their existing Redmond services currently located at 1541 NE Canal Blvd to a new expanded location projected to open in March 2010. The new building is located at 865 SW Veterans Way approximately … Continue reading
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Bend Streetview in Google Maps is just a few days old
Looks like there’s been a very recent Streetview update for Bend in Google Maps—and I mean very recent, as in within the past week or two at most. Previously they only had the blue "Streetview routes" (in blue) on Highways … Continue reading
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Ignite Bend 3 is this Wednesday
Don’t forget, the third Ignite Bend is coming up this Wednesday, the 14th! It’s at the Tower Theatre, starting at 7pm (doors open at 6:30), and admission as always is free. However, seating can be limited so it’s a good … Continue reading
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Volcano Vineyards’ new Tasting Lounge is open
Volcano Vineyards posted on their blog today that their new Tasting Lounge is open: Right this second Scott is at the OLCC office picking up our new license, so we should be open today at 126 NW Minnesota (between Wall … Continue reading
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Weekend happenings
Another weekend is upon us already and there’s a few things going on. The biggest and most obvious is the BendFilm Festival, which started yesterday, and packs a ton of movies, short films, parties and more into four busy days … Continue reading
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