Central Oregon Beer Week is just around the corner, and one of the big Monday events is the opening Kick-Off Celebration (FB event page) being held at Worthy Brewing: it’s a limited, ticketed event that is taking place from 5:30 to 7:30pm and will be featuring a number of cool things to help start the Beer Week off right: Souvenir COBW glass Special beers pouring, featuring the official “SMaSH” style beer from several breweries (see more … Continue reading →
This year’s second annual Central Oregon Beer Week is taking place May 20 – 27 (Monday through Monday, Memorial Day) and so far this year is lining up to be great with a lot of fantastic events and sponsors. (Full disclosure: I’m a co-founder and one of the main organizers for COBW.) Sunriver Resort is the title sponsor this year and one of the big events taking place on Sunday the 26th is their first … Continue reading →
Things have been pretty quiet ’round this site lately. Chalk it up to a couple of the Hack Bend contributors (namely, myself and Jon) keeping busy getting lots of fun events planned for Central Oregon Beer Week, May 20-27. In the meantime… Fire Season is Right Around the Corner. I just got this timely reminder from our friends at Project Wildfire who want to help us keep our homes safe during what is sure to be … Continue reading →
Getting ready for a season of hiking and backpacking? Maybe you need some quick snacks to Grab-and-Go to the park. You’ll need lightweight foods that don’t need refrigeration. Save some money and preparation time by making your own dried foods and herbs. Learn the principles of drying food and how to enjoy some of your favorite foods year round by practicing safe preparation of foods at a “hands-on” workshop taught by OSU Extension Instructor Katie … Continue reading →
This Friday and Saturday, the 26th and 27th, the Tower Theatre is hosting a special lighthearted show as their annual fundraiser: the Bend Follies. It’s a skit-based, comedy and variety type show featuring Bend’s own business owners, personalities, and celebrities having fun on stage. It sounds like a lot of fun and if you’re a fan of the Tower or ever been to a show there you should check this out. Here’s the description: The … Continue reading →
Polecat@ McMenamins Old St. Francis School - Father Luke's Room
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7 p.m. | Free | All ages welcome Formed in Bellingham, Washington in March 2010, Polecat has quickly established itself in the Northwest, with two [...]
In 2006, Lyle, along with his friends Frank Patka of Printer Resources and Richard Smith of Habitat for Humanity, began hosting poker tourneys on Monday [...]
7 p.m. | Free | All ages welcome The Oregon Encyclopedia hosts a series of History Nights in collaboration with McMenamins pubs. Come join us for [...]
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