I missed this the first time around (about three weeks ago or so), but Big Lots opened up on the Eastside in the old Linens ‘N Things location (next to Old Navy). They’re one of those closeout/liquidator/wholesale stores that offer lots of stuff for (relatively) cheap; likely a store to do well in the current economy. The Bulletin’s blurb is here. Big Lots sells a variety of products, including brand names, ranging from furniture to … Continue reading →
Kohl’s is opening this week to much fanfare—actually, they opened yesterday, but their Grand Opening celebration is this Wednesday, the 3rd, according to the Bulletin. (According to the Kohl’s website, the Bend Grand Opening is the 24th.) This is one of those places, like Olive Garden, that a lot of people are excited about; certainly the construction over the past few months behind the Bend River Promenade (right next to the Parkway) has been highly … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year again—the start of the summertime Bend Farmers Market. From June through mid-October, the Farmers Market is in town twice a week: Wednesdays from 3 to 7pm, at the Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza, which is the top of Drake Park next to the public parking lot. Fridays from 2 to 6pm, at the main entrance to St. Charles Medical Center—the hospital lawn. This one only runs through September. I love the … Continue reading →
Here’s an unusual one. The Bulletin is offering a "Deal of the Day" service to site visitors and mobile text messagers: Bendbulletin.com is pleased to offer our site users a special Deal of the Day every day from Aug. 8 through Aug. 14. The deals and merchants change daily, so check back each day to get a new special offer from a Bend merchant. Just text "deal" to 20123 and you’ll receive a bar code … Continue reading →
To show their appreciation to the community (so says their ad in The Source), Whole Foods (formerly Wild Oats) is discounting everything in the store by 10% for today. (On regularly-priced items.)
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