There are of course lots of New Year’s Eve parties and events going on in Bend tomorrow night, so I thought I’d try to compile a list of the prominent ones I can find. If you know of any others, leave a comment! McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Music starts at 9pm, and they are offering New Year’s Eve lodging packages as well. Two concerts are featured: Mosley Wotta in the Theater for $10 (hotel … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone in Bend and Central Oregon! I hope everyone is having a safe holiday today (or earlier this week, or tomorrow, depending on what you celebrate) and are enjoying good times with your friends and family. Blogging will continue to be light through the end of the year so I hope everyone has a good New Years as well! Have fun and stay safe!
In the past I’ve posted my own Bend-themed holiday gift guides but haven’t seemed to have time to do that lately. Not to worry though, the Bulletin has a Central Oregon gift guide that nicely covers some of the uniquely Bend offerings we have available, like Silipints, beer soap, and stained glass “Bend” signs. And with just a few shopping days left until Christmas, hopefully it will give you some ideas for those last-minute gifts … Continue reading →
I received this press release email and it’s definitely for a good cause. Their page about the Christmas Toy Program is here; they’ll be collecting toys in each pickup location until December 22nd. Ladies Of Elk’s Continues Christmas Charity Tradition The Ladies of Elk’s, the auxiliary organization for the Bend Elk’s Lodge #1371, is continuing its 30 year tradition of providing toys to needy families this holiday season. The Ladies of Elk’s began in 1949 … Continue reading →
Brother Jon’s Public House is expanding, according to the Bulletin this weekend: they plan to open a second location in the old Bond Street Grill (née Decoy Bar & Grill) downtown, across from Deschutes Brewery on Greenwood and Bond. John Machell, co-owner of Brother Jon’s, said the new restaurant will have a similar ambiance to the Northwest Galveston Avenue location, but it will offer a different menu so customers will have a reason to go … Continue reading →
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