McMenamin’s is hosting Portland Opera To Go! this Sunday at 2 p.m Opera To Go! is the touring division of Portland Opera’s Education and Outreach Program. While visiting 37 schools across the region, they are also making stops at several McMenamin’s sites, including Old St. Francis in Bend. The performance is free and all ages are welcome.  Come on, add a little culture to your weekend. http://www.portlandopera.org/node/820

The Ice Crit is one of my favorite events in the winter. The event used to be held in the Swampy Lakes parking lot but moved to Wanoga a couple years ago. Sometimes it’s downright balmy and there’s little or no snow anywhere, let alone on the course. This year, the conditions should be downright awful… and perfect. The race works similar to other criterium style bicycle races – the participants ride laps around the … Continue reading →

File under “random stuff I saw on Twitter” … via @johnny72k. Since I’m not a skater, I tend to forget about Bend’s Indoor Skatepark… Truck Stop Skatepark. I drive by it on the parkway, wonder who goes there? And why? But just keep speeding along. Well, their upcoming Movie Night might be a reason. I’m assuming that it’s along the lines of the ski and snowboard movies shown in the area. Sounds like the type … Continue reading →

If you aren’t into football but like to Nordic ski and want to meet up with others, this sounds like a fun event for all ages: “Super” Waffle Feed Sunday Where: Meissner Shelter, Virginia Meissner SnoPark When: Sunday, February 6th. 10am to nooon. Bring your family and your appetite to the Meissner Shelter for some Wood stove cooked Waffles and all the toppings. Yummy! Donations appreciated. Meissner’s a great park with a good variety of … Continue reading →

According to an article in today’s issue of the Bend Bulletin, Tony’s Delicatessen has closed. The restaurant was located in the small shopping center near Safeway on Century Drive. BOR must be bummed.