Thai on the Fly – temporary closure

Hurry and get your summer rolls, if you need a fix in the near future. Thai on the Fly (also known as “A Taste of Thailand”) is a popular drive-thru food stand off Greenwood. They are best known for great food, pleasant service, and plentiful free samples offered before (and while) … Continue reading

COCC Technology Sale

Do you need a basic, back-to-school computer for your kid? Want to pick up a laser printer on the cheap? Is it time to replace an outdated CRT monitor with a slim LCD flat screen? You’re in luck! COCC holds an annual sale of retired equipment, such as computers, monitors, video projectors, … Continue reading

{I LOVE BEND OR} Photography Tour Workshop

What an interesting idea! Jill Rosell, a talented local photographer and the mind behind “I LOVE BEND OR” (both the stickers and the Facebook page) is hosting a photography workshop. The class is for folks that own and use digital SLR cameras who would like to get more comfortable with … Continue reading

Brewfest – tips from behind the scenes

Last night (Friday) I volunteered at the Bend Brewfest. I had no idea what I would be doing – selling tokens, picking up litter, or what. I don’t have an OLCC servers license so I didn’t think I’d be pouring beer. BUT – when I checked in, after signing a … Continue reading

Camp Catalyst

This looks like it could be a fun “girls weekend out” or mother-daughter event! Camp Catalyst, featuring local and global women leaders in the Arts, Yoga, Environmental and Activism Communities, will be held August 20th-21st at Caldera Arts Center outside of Sisters. The event will include speakers and activities such … Continue reading

Altrec’s Epic Outdoor Gear Sale

Found this via @timmycrawford on Twitter… Altrec.com, your locally owned supplier of outdoor gear and clothing in Central Oregon, is having its’ annual returned merchandise sale with super deals on slightly used or blemished items: many 50%-80% Off! The sale will be held May 20-22 8am-5pm at the Bend Armory … Continue reading

Ice Crit

The Ice Crit is one of my favorite events in the winter. The event used to be held in the Swampy Lakes parking lot but moved to Wanoga a couple years ago. Sometimes it’s downright balmy and there’s little or no snow anywhere, let alone on the course. This year, … Continue reading

Movie Night at Truck Stop Skatepark

File under “random stuff I saw on Twitter” … via @johnny72k. Since I’m not a skater, I tend to forget about Bend’s Indoor Skatepark… Truck Stop Skatepark. I drive by it on the parkway, wonder who goes there? And why? But just keep speeding along. Well, their upcoming Movie Night … Continue reading

Waffle (XC) Ski

If you aren’t into football but like to Nordic ski and want to meet up with others, this sounds like a fun event for all ages: “Super” Waffle Feed Sunday Where: Meissner Shelter, Virginia Meissner SnoPark When: Sunday, February 6th. 10am to nooon. Bring your family and your appetite to … Continue reading

Another one bites the dust…

According to an article in today’s issue of the Bend Bulletin, Tony’s Delicatessen has closed. The restaurant was located in the small shopping center near Safeway on Century Drive. BOR must be bummed.