The Leadman Triathlon race is this Saturday. They are still in need of volunteers, especially for run & bike aid stations. There are over 400 athletes participating in the Triathlon. Over 100 of those athletes are Pro triathletes. This is an amazing, high-profile event for Bend and volunteering will get … Continue reading
No, not that kind of shots. Immunizations. It’s back to school time, so it’s also time to verify that the kids are up to date on their shots. Deschutes County’s School Based Health Centers will be holding several “Back to School Shot Clinics” during the week of August 27. According … Continue reading
I saw this on Freecycle and thought I’d pass it along… On Saturday, August 18th Central Oregon’s Great Giveaway will be happening from 8 am to 2 pm at the church at 2555 NW Shevlin Park Rd. That is on the corner of Mt Washington Dr. and Shevlin Park Rd. … Continue reading
On Saturday, August 18 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. you can bring used appliances to Knott Landfill to be recycled. Items that will be accepted are: stoves, dishwashers, freezers, ovens, water heaters, furnaces, washers, refrigerators, heat pumps, dryers, air conditioners, and trash compactors. Please no microwaves, small kitchen items, businesses or commercial … Continue reading
There’s some pretty innovative stuff going on with education right now. If you haven’t heard about them yet, many universities are offering classes online for free. You don’t get credit but you do get a certificate, sometimes a grade, and (hopefully) some knowledge. A local organization called Da Vinci’s Lab … Continue reading
Every year the Central Oregon Master Gardeners Association sells flower bulbs. Most of the sales are by pre-order, but this year they have some extras. Spring Bulb Sale Where: Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Avenue (Bend) When: Saturday, October 22nd, 10:30am to noon. They recommend arriving early for the best … Continue reading
Bend has a high school robotics team – the High Desert Droids. There are students from three local schools who participate, and the program is operated out of the Mountain View High School science department. Every year they design and build a robot then program it to compete specific tasks … Continue reading
I saw it on Facebook so it must be true… The IMAX movie theater at the Old Mill District opens today, showing Real Steel. According to Fandango tickets cost $15.50 for adults or $13 for children & seniors, with no matinee pricing. (Compared to $10 for adults or $7.50 for … Continue reading
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
According to an article in today’s issue of the Bulletin, Bourbon Street restaurant in Downtown Bend has closed. Their last day of business was Saturday, October 1. Source: Bend Bulletin