Monthly Archives: October 2009

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 four blocks west of Highway 97 near Fred Meyer in Redmond. Read full press release “We expect Redmond to lead the area in economic recovery. The community has proven its forward thinking and not willing … Continue reading →

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 97 and 20. Take a look now: And when you look at the Streetview pictures, it’s obvious they were taken in the Fall—leaves on the trees are turned and the weather looks like, well, like … Continue reading →

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 idea to get advance tickets if you’re going. And a $3 donation would be greatly appreciated. Doors will open at 6:30pm. Anyone holding advance tickets will be admitted immediately. We’re requesting a $3 donation – … Continue reading →

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 and Bond) by 3 pm! Woohoo! The next two weeks we will be in “soft opening” mode, meaning we won’t have the full food menu (if any food at all) just yet, and the hours … Continue reading →

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 (concluding on Sunday). Other stuff going on: Friday Silver Moon Brewing has Tom Catmull and the Clerics playing tonight at 9pm, bringing Americana music to the brewpub. Cover is $5. Saturday The Central Oregon Trail … Continue reading →