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
Rather than re-invent the wheel, Bendite Stephanie Hicks wrote an awesome blog post about Central Oregon pumpkin patches which are now open for business! She talks about the activities at the DD Ranch in Terrebone, Central Oregon Pumpkin Company and Rasmussen Farms in Hood River. Interesting note about the Rasmussen Farm Pumpkin … Continue reading
This Saturday, August 7th, is the first (annual?) Race for the River, an event launched by the Deschutes River Conservancy: GRAB YOUR FLOATIES, KAYAKS, CANOES AND PADDLE BOARDS TO RACE FOR THE RIVER! We are launching a brand new event this year that is sure to be a community favorite. … Continue reading
As noted in the press release sent out by Deschutes County: The annual opening of the Cascade Lakes Highway occurred this morning by the Deschutes County Road Department. Please travel with caution as there are still a few icy patches to be aware of and that no parking will be … Continue reading
It’s not very glamorous, but next month from October 31st until November 15th, all yard debris disposal fees at Knott Landfill are half off, part of the FireFree awareness to create/maintain a wildfire-defensible space around homes and businesses. Since it’s fall cleanup time (dead leaves, pine needles, branches, etc.) it … Continue reading
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Melissa from the High Desert Museum writes: This is the last weekend to visit the spotted owl babies born in captivity at the High Desert Museum. The Forest Service is sending them off to BC to a breeding facility where they’ll … Continue reading
Melanie from Cog Wild sent this along today: Mountain bike camp for kids – two sessions this fall September 8-25 September 29-October 16 Ages 8-14 Choose either Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday Each session three weeks long, two afternoons a week from 4-6pm Camp starts and ends at … Continue reading
Another "Marine Minute" dispatch from the County, which I’m finding pretty interesting. This week’s topic: drinking and boating. Not trying to be preachy—I genuinely find this interesting. Ask any ten Oregon boaters if they can legally drink alcohol while operating a boat (powered or otherwise), and there’s a good chance … Continue reading
This was a flyer emailed to me in PDF format: Noxious Weed Eradication Day ("Let’s Pull Together") is a program calling for volunteers to donate time pulling noxious, invasive weed species from Central Oregon forests and open spaces. It’s taking place June 14th (Saturday) from 9am until noon, and volunteers … Continue reading
Melanie from Cog Wild sends this along: You are invited to bring your ID and come to Phil’s Trailhead this Thursday & Friday from 3pm to dusk and demo a Marin hardtail, full suspension and free ride bike. Cog Wild will be doing shuttles up Skyliner so you can have … Continue reading