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

Half Price Yard Debris Recycling

Since folks are starting to work on their fall yard clean-up, figured this was good info in case you are interested in saving a few bucks when it’s time to get rid of the debris! November 1st through November 13th, (closed Sunday Nov. 7th) residents can recycle their yard debris … Continue reading

Liquor Is Quicker…

According to Facebook, Oregon Spirit Distillers are holding a tasting event at East Bend Liquor (2220 NE Hwy 20)… now. Friday, Sept 24, 4-6pm. That’s all the information they have, and I didn’t see anything on their website. If you want to get your weekend started a little early but … Continue reading

Free tire recycling at Knott Landfill

Free is good, right? Maybe it isn’t very exciting, but here’s your chance to recycle old tires you might have hanging around the garage, at no charge. (Usually there is a fee for tires, but rates aren’t posted on the website.) September 18, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #13 Eclectic Eats

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #13: Eclectic Eats No, the Eastside might not have the fanciest restaurants in town, but there’s certainly no lack of interesting food (and experiences) to be found. Here are some prime examples: Texas Doughnuts These monsters … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #12 Clothelines!

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #12: Clotheslines (& no Brooks Resources)! Yes, this is a largely snarky post that spun off from the Awbrey Butte/Brooks Resources clothesline controversy; I blogged about it on my other blog (where I was much harsher); … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #11 East Bend Liquor

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #11: East Bend Liquor Yeah, I said it. (I also received an email suggestion for this.) East Bend Liquor is the best liquor store in town—biggest, cleanest, newest, friendliest. It’s easily accessible in their (newish) location … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #10 Hollinshead Park

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #10: Hollinshead Park & Barn The historic Hollinshead Park is located in northeast Bend on 16.5 acres of former working ranch, dating back to 1939 when the Hollinshead family began working it as a homestead. In … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #9 The Masonic Lodge

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #9: The Masonic Lodge That’s "Masons" as in "Freemasons"—one of the original secret societies ("fraternal organization") that conspiracy theorists love, and yes, we have a Masonic Lodge here in Bend. It’s located at the corner of … Continue reading

Why the Eastside Rocks: #8 Zydeco

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #8: Zydeco I’ve sung the praises of Zydeco (formally known as Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails) time and again, with good reason: I think they are all-around the best restaurant in Bend. And their Third Street location … Continue reading