Ghost hunting at the Platypus Pub

Among the supposedly haunted locations in Bend, you don’t often hear about the Platypus Pub, but it does have an entry on the Haunted Places website: This converted church now houses a tavern, but has played host to a variety of restaurants since the 1970’s. The building is supposedly haunted, … Continue reading

Bend City Council meeting notes for October 2018

Here are the meeting notes from October’s two Bend City Council meetings; the Council did finally censure Nathan Boddie at last week’s meeting, who (had to?) abstained from the voice vote on approval of the motion statement. Which of course was the main thing that happened that night. Bend City … Continue reading

Knowing this year’s ballot measures

Everyone who can vote should have their ballots and the Voter’s Pamphlet by now. If you’ve already voted, no problem, but if you haven’t, and are unsure about the details on each ballot measure, check out Ballotpedia as a starting point. It lists and details each measure, and includes a … Continue reading

The Pavilion is open for ice skating

Ice skating season is once again open at The Pavilion on the corner of Colorado and Simpson Avenues, as the facility posted on Facebook today. Ta da! The 2018-19 ice season has officially begun! Check schedules regularly as there may be modifications during this week’s warm spells. We’re excited see … Continue reading

Elysian Great Pumpkin Roadshow at the Platypus Pub tonight

It’s pumpkin beer time of year, and once again the Platypus Pub will be pouring eight pumpkin beers tonight when the Elysian Brewing Great Pumpkin Roadshow comes to town! The fun takes place from 6 to 8pm: Once more, The Elysian Brewing Great Pumpkin Roadshow returns to The Platy Pub … Continue reading