We took our tree down yesterday, so I was happy to see the news (from several sources) that the Boy Scouts are picking up Christmas trees to be recycled again this year. All they ask is a donation of $5 or more; the money goes towards troop activities. If you … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, a friend told me about this cool website called Bend Moms for Moms. Their mission: Bend Moms for Moms is an online forum for our local mom community to connect, inform, support, and inspire one another. They offer a market place for selling items, forum, groups … Continue reading
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Central Oregon School of Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker. COSB’s version of the favorite holiday ballet uses a cast primarily made up of children from ages 6 to 18 and is a classic Bend tradition. There are three performances showing at Bend Senior … Continue reading
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
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
This Qwest notice about the new area code coming up is sitting here on the desk staring at me, so I’m relaying the news for anyone who hasn’t heard it yet: come January 10, 2010, all of Oregon outside the Northwest 503/971 area codes will have a new area code … Continue reading
Some things beyond our general control have come up, and as a result there will be little or no blogging this week. In the meantime you can check out Bend Blogs to see what the local blogosphere is chattering about, and as always, use the contact form to send me … Continue reading
We’re heading off to Portland for the weekend, so don’t expect any posts or updates for a few. Hope everyone has a good Memorial Day!
Just a notice that this blog will be going on hiatus for a little over a week; we’re heading down to San Diego for spring break, and unless something really interesting comes across the laptop screen (yes, I’ll be checking periodically), I won’t be blogging much. Have a good spring … Continue reading
This is just a random idea I’m throwing out there: every day I drive by the old Movietyme Video space, there on the corner of 8th and Greenwood. (Behind Papa John’s Pizza, and in the same building complex as Thriftway and Rent-a-Center.) It’s a big empty space and there’s a … Continue reading