Alpenglow and baked. Have Closed Their Doors

A couple of closures came to my attention recently… I heard about baked. closing at The Night Light Show on Monday. (Have you been to The Night Light Show? It’s fantastic. But that’s a topic for a different post.) Confirmation on their FB page: The rumors are true. Baked will … Continue reading

Free Comic Book Day

This Saturday, May 3rd, is Free Comic Book Day. Free Comic Book Day is a single day – the first Saturday in May each year – when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their … Continue reading

High Desert Droids Garage Sale Fundraiser

Local robotics team High Desert Droids will be holding a garage sale fundraiser on Saturday, November 2nd, 9am-2:30pm, in the Cafeteria at Mountain View High School. The team’s annual garage sale is a major fundraiser that helps offset funds needed to participate in this challenging program. Currently the team plans … Continue reading

Half-price yard debris recycling

Got leaves? How about pine needles? Pine cones? Yeup… me too. If you have more than you can possibly stuff into your yard debris roll cart… then you’ll be happy to hear that you can recycle your fall clean-up debris for half-price during the coming weeks. From October 28th through … Continue reading

2014 unConference is this Thursday

Central Oregon Beer + Founders + Hackers + Community + Concept Presentations = The Bend Venture unConference Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM The Point at Shevlin Corporate Park (929 SW Simpson Avenue) Now in it’s fourth year, the unConference is a place to share ideas and … Continue reading

Community Expo at the Bend Venture unConference

Do you help operate a “grass roots” or non-profit organization for technology oriented folks in Central Oregon? If so your group is invited to participate as an Exhibitor (for free) in the Community Expo area at the 2013 Bend Venture unConference on October 17, 2-5pm! Qualified groups include technical usergroups, … Continue reading

OMG… Robots!

Are you a high school student in Central Oregon? Want to try your hand at building a robot? FIRST Team 753 – High Desert Droids will be at high school open house events and is holding an informational meeting in September. Come talk with us and find out more. Our … Continue reading

Deschutes Multisport Club Gear Swap

Need some triathlon sports gear? Deschutes Multisport Club is holding a Gear Swap on September 6th (10am – 6pm) and 7th (9am – 3pm) at their new location, 550 Industrial Way, Bend (near WebCyclery). The swap is open to the public. They’ve been posting pictures of the gear coming in on their Facebook … Continue reading

Hollinshead Community Garden Open House

How does your Central Oregon garden grow? The Central Oregon Master Gardener™ Association invites you to a day of garden fun, tours, and mini-classes on growing and harvesting in our area, at the Hollinshead Community Garden (1237 NE Jones Road, Bend). The event is planned for Saturday, September 7, 10am-2pm and … Continue reading