Skyliner’s “Winter Sports” Swap

It’s October, which means we are all watching for the white stuff to blanket the mountains in our Central Oregon back yard. If you have old gear to sell or are looking to pick up something new – or new to you – then you should mark your calendar so … Continue reading

Des Chutes Historical Museum yard sale

This Saturday the 18th, the Des Chutes Historical Museum (I always have a hard time writing it out “Des Chutes” instead of “Deschutes” but that’s how they officially spell it) will be holding their annual garage/rummage sale on their lawn from 9am to 4pm. From the press release: The annual … Continue reading

Library Holiday Book Sale today

Today is the Deschutes Public Library’s “Friends of the Bend Library” Holiday Book Sale: it takes place at the downtown Administration building basement at 507 NW Wall, from 10am to 4pm. (The follow-up sale also takes place on Sunday from 1 to 4.) I’ve said it before, but the Library … Continue reading

Deschutes Brewery Garage Sale Saturday

Saturday, December 3rd (that’s tomorrow!), Deschutes Brewery is holding their annual garage sale: where you can buy all sorts of Deschutes merchandise (most or all of which is discontinued or overstock) like t-shirts, sweatshirts, glassware, hats, jackets, and other random things. (For instance in past years, I’ve picked up a Jubelale … Continue reading

Newport Market’s Huge Anniversary Sale

Over at Newport Avenue Market today they are celebrating their 35th anniversary, and as part of their “Retro Party” they are rolling back prices on select items to 1976 prices, as well as offering games throughout the day and general merriment—takes a look at their Facebook feed for some photos. … Continue reading

Cary’s Produce Patch – Going out of business

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 … Continue reading

COCC Technology Sale

Do you need a basic, back-to-school computer for your kid? Want to pick up a laser printer on the cheap? Is it time to replace an outdated CRT monitor with a slim LCD flat screen? You’re in luck! COCC holds an annual sale of retired equipment, such as computers, monitors, video projectors, … Continue reading

The Brew Shop beer sale

Back at the end of March I blogged about how the Brew Shop was taking over the old Ernesto’s space on Third Street. Well, that’s finally about to happen, and to assist in the move, the Brew Shop is offering a big sale on their current beer in stock: As … Continue reading

Spring library book sale

Even though it seems as though the last Friends of the Bend Library book sale was fairly recent (in fact it was mid-January), their spring sale is coming up this Saturday, April 2nd. All the usual details apply: it runs from 10 to 4 in the basement of the Library … Continue reading

Deschutes Brewery Garage Sale

Deschutes Brewery’s annual garage sale is taking place this Saturday, the 13th, from 9am until noon up at their Mountain Room. They’ll be selling a bunch of merchandise at reduced prices—“hats, glassware, t-shirts, outerware, and more”—and I can tell you from past experience that the earlier you can get there, … Continue reading