Every year the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association sells flower bulbs. Most of the sales are by pre-order, but this year they have some extras. Spring Bulb Sale Where: Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue (Bend) When: Saturday, October 22nd, 10:30am to noon. They recommend arriving early for the best selection. Now that you have some great flower bulbs, do you know what to do with them? You’re in luck because they are also offering … Continue reading →
Bend has a high school robotics team – the High Desert Droids. There are students from three local schools who participate, and the program is operated out of the Mountain View High School science department. Every year they design and build a robot then program it to compete specific tasks for a national challenge. They take their creation to two “regional” competitions. A couple of years ago they did really well and made it to … Continue reading →
I saw it on Facebook so it must be true… The IMAX movie theater at the Old Mill District opens today, showing Real Steel. According to Fandango tickets cost $15.50 for adults or $13 for children & seniors, with no matinee pricing. (Compared to $10 for adults or $7.50 for matinee, children & seniors for standard-format movies.) Thoughts? Do you plan to see movies in the IMAX format?
Last night I received an email from Cary’s Produce Patch. While it’s no surprise that it’s the end of the season for fresh produce (frost on the ground this morning!) I was bummed to learn they won’t be back next year. It is with sadness & great relief; we have decided this will be the last season for us selling produce. We have stuck it out as long as we could, this season was our last … Continue reading →
According to an article in today’s issue of the Bulletin, Bourbon Street restaurant in Downtown Bend has closed. Their last day of business was Saturday, October 1. Source: Bend Bulletin
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