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 →
Yes, you read that headline right. On Friday, December 16th, Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe is hosting a Christmas kayaking event. This is the press release: Every year, Bend’s most dedicated paddling enthusiasts dress up their canoes and kayaks in holiday garb and paddle around the Deschutes River for a few hours. This is one of those events that gets the whole town in the spirit and feels very authentic to Bend. This event normally … Continue reading →
The Salvation Army and the Bend Fire Fighters are participating in the Santa Express again this year; from today (the 5th) through Thursday the 8th, the Santa Express is visiting Bend neighborhoods to collect food, toys, and clothing donations to help support 1800 families requesting support from the Salvation Army this year. Anything and everything helps, even if its one can of food or a small toy, that donation will go a long ways to … Continue reading →
This Saturday, December 3rd, is the annual Bend Christmas Parade, one of my favorite downtown events (even though it’s usually really cold!). This year’s theme is the “Sights and Sounds of Christmas” and starts at noon. The Parade route starts at Newport and Harmon on the west side of the river, crosses the Newport Avenue bridge and follows Wall Street through downtown to Franklin, where it then follows Franklin/Riverside (along Drake Park) to end across … Continue reading →
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