Category Archives: Unusual

Christmas Kayaking

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Jon

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 … Continue reading →

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Halloween Happenings: Historic Haunts and Edgar Allan Poe

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Jon

The Des Chutes Historical Museum is presenting a couple of great Halloween-themed events that span the next few days (actually one started today, the 27th, and runs through Saturday the 29th, the other, the 29th through Halloween): Historical Haunts of … Continue reading →

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Ok, so the Wienermobile is in town.

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jon

That would be the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile—you know, the car (truck? van? vehicle) shaped like a giant hotdog. I saw the story on KTVZ tonight, and yes, there were some details I got in email as well: The Oscar Mayer … Continue reading →

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Magic at the Tower

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jon

This Saturday night (the 15th) at the Tower Theatre, magician Dan Sperry will be performing live—a show dubbed “Magic No Longer Sucks.” (Or, alternatively from a flyer I have, “Abracadabra.”) Dan Sperry has been described as David Copperfield meets Marilyn … Continue reading →

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Central Oregon Pumpkin Company – Star Wars maze

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Jon

Each year the Central Oregon Pumpkin Company out in Terrebonne (near Smith Rock) has a themed corn maze during the month of October (along with pumpkins and other harvest- and Halloween-themed activities). This year they’ve put together a fairly impressive … Continue reading →

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