What an interesting idea! Jill Rosell, a talented local photographer and the mind behind “I LOVE BEND OR” (both the stickers and the Facebook page) is hosting a photography workshop. The class is for folks that own and use digital SLR cameras who would like to get more comfortable with using natural light and manual settings. There are two days offered: Monday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 21. Here’s the twist… the classroom and your … Continue reading →
Rather than re-invent the wheel, Bendite Stephanie Hicks wrote an awesome blog post about Central Oregon pumpkin patches which are now open for business! She talks about the activities at the DD Ranch in Terrebone, Central Oregon Pumpkin Company and Rasmussen Farms in Hood River. Interesting note about the Rasmussen Farm Pumpkin Patch in Hood River: The pumpkin patch and other activities at Rasmussen Farms has been rated as one of the 11 best places in the … Continue reading →
This Saturday, August 7th, is the first (annual?) Race for the River, an event launched by the Deschutes River Conservancy: GRAB YOUR FLOATIES, KAYAKS, CANOES AND PADDLE BOARDS TO RACE FOR THE RIVER! We are launching a brand new event this year that is sure to be a community favorite. Starting at Riverbend Park, racers will vie for the number one position in several different heats ending in the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Food, beverages, live … Continue reading →
As noted in the press release sent out by Deschutes County: The annual opening of the Cascade Lakes Highway occurred this morning by the Deschutes County Road Department. Please travel with caution as there are still a few icy patches to be aware of and that no parking will be allowed on the sides of the Cascade Lakes Hwy. Judging by the pictures of the highway I saw on KTVZ with the snow still on … Continue reading →
It’s not very glamorous, but next month from October 31st until November 15th, all yard debris disposal fees at Knott Landfill are half off, part of the FireFree awareness to create/maintain a wildfire-defensible space around homes and businesses. Since it’s fall cleanup time (dead leaves, pine needles, branches, etc.) it makes sense to take advantage of the reduced fees. The hours of the Recycling Center out at Knott Landfill are 7am to 4:30pm, seven days … Continue reading →
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