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Holiday Gift Guide Part 2
Well, well, well, Central Oregon… It’s that time of year again. Windshields are thoroughly, annoyingly iced up in the morning, asses have been bruised at least once (cuz someone(!) forgot to shovel and salt the walkway last night), and “Shorts Guy” has been spotted in his puffy, sitting outside of [insert favorite bar/pub here], pounding…
Meet the Six Finalists for the Bend Park and Recreation District Board Vacancy
The open spot on the Bend Park and Recreation District board will be filled soon. At the December 17 board meeting, the board narrowed down the pool of 24 to six finalists. These six finalists will present to the board and public on January 7 at the next board meeting. The open vacancy came as…
👣 Blogfoot: Did You Hear That?
It’s time again guys… grab your boots and binoculars, because we’re back with another installment of Blogfoot! In the first episode of “Expedition Bigfoot” we ended up losing one of the original team members, RPG, to some headaches from possible infrasound. I’m still not over the fact that this a hunting technique that animals use—and…
Source Weekly Update Podcast 12/19/19
Holiday hangouts that give back, where to reserve your free First Day Hikes with Oregon State Parks and the results of our “Who Did It Better” holiday song battle in this week’s podcast.
Let’s Nominate Some Awesome Women of the Year
Our Women’s Issue is an annual tradition we’ve honored in all the years I’ve been editor of this publication, and long before that, too. Elevating the stories of women in our community is important for so many reasons—not least of which are the facts that women continue to earn less than their male counterparts,…
Hip Hop Hooray!
Rap fans, it’s time to rejoice. Lay It Out Events announced today that Naughty By Nature will be headlining at this year’s OnPoint Community Credit Union Oregon WinterFest, which takes place Feb. 14 through 16. The New Jersey rap trio, made up of Treach, Vin Rock and Dj Kay Gee, have been bumping tunes in…
Republican Billboard Against Trump, Found in Oregon
A Republican group is bringing a billboard that criticizes President Donald Trump to Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District. According to reporting from HuffPost, the group, Republicans for the Rule of Law, plans to post billboards in the districts of a handful of House Republicans—including the district of Rep. Greg Walden. Walden’s district encompasses all of Oregon east…
Blogfoot: Introducing “Expedition Bigfoot”
The Travel Channel’s latest docuseries is set in Central Oregon. Filmed in an “undisclosed, remote location” that looks to be near the Ochoco National Forest, based on graphics used in the show, the theme of this series is centered around finding Bigfoot. Easier said than done. Appropriately titled “Expedition Bigfoot,” the show is bringing the…
Letters to the Editor
Editor’s note: I’ve just finished reading the nine short pages that constitute the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. This is a historic moment for our nation, and while our publication is focused largely on the issues closest to home, there’s no doubt that the policies, orders and yes, even the alleged obstruction and…
A Beer League of Their Own
There’s an athlete in all of us—some more than others. For those with an affinity for drinking and appreciating craft beer, Bevel Craft Brewing has recently launched the Bevel Beer League, located at its 9th Street Village taphouse, which will run year-round. The membership fee of $150 covers you through Oct. 31, 2020. Perks include…
COCC ‘Chopped’ Winners Showcased at Anthony’s Seafood
The Cascade Culinary Institute at Central Oregon Community College and Anthony’s at the Old Mill District came together to host their first “Chopped” competition Nov. 6. Ten culinary students formed three teams, competing for the winning title of “Chopped” champion. The contest, inspired by Food Network’s “Chopped” series, featured three secret ingredients showcased across three food…
An Eight-Legged Giant
One the things I think I’m going to miss when I go out among the stars is the, “Oh, by the way,” meetings of people in the post office, grocery stores, hardware stores, thrift shops and other places in town. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t get that wonderful greeting, and…
If You Build It, Will They Come?
Public outcry about traffic congestion and unsafe walking and biking conditions has the City of Bend’s attention. As population growth continues to skyrocket, city leaders and citizen advisors are working on transportation solutions that will move Bend into the future. The city hasn’t updated its transportation plan since 2001. Two years ago—with federal deadlines for…
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Camera & Between A Lock And A Hard Place
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Camera I have a new roommate, and she’s uncomfortable with the cameras in the common areas (living room and kitchen). This became an issue for her after I saw video of her being careless with my furniture and texted her and asked her to stop. My last roommate had no problem with…
Being a City Councilor is a Full-Time Job
This season, Bend city councilors have been busy tackling a number of important community issues. They just passed the Community Climate Action Plan—a series of actions aimed at reducing fossil fuel use in the city—after much debate about mandating the inclusion of a Home Energy Score program. The Council ultimately decided to omit the Home…
Witness to Wartime
Art is an entryway to understanding the complexities, and sometimes the atrocities, of history. The High Desert Museum’s current exhibition, “Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii,” allows a close examination of internment camps in the U.S. through the eyes of an artist who experienced them. Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Takuichi Fujii sailed…
Secrets to Winter Cycling
The Village Idiot. That’s exactly what I thought when I saw someone riding a bike in the winter. But once I learned to pile on the right clothes, check the weather and find the right routes, I was able to sneak in a few extra miles during the winter. Miles that don’t include staring at a computer on…
Cuckoo for Cocoa Nog
When the weather turns cold, we turn to hot cocoa. Like the vanishing sun, that steaming cup is a source of warmth, energy and all-around power, from sled hill to windowsill. Mix hot cocoa with coffee for more working power, with booze for more playing power and with eggnog for more holiday power. With the…
Wintertime trails and fat bike routes abound in Central Oregon
Gravel riding isn’t the only wintertime jam for cycling enthusiasts. In its most recent newsletter, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance recommended the following trails for winter riding—whether riders have fat-tire bikes, or just the regular ol’ trail bikes: – Blue Belly Trail at Cascade View Trailhead, off Hwy. 126 just north of Maston trailhead -…
Are You Experienced?
Fans of Bend-based Ablis CBD Infusions have a new space to sample the goods—in Portland. Ablis, founded by Bendistillery owner Jim Bendis and sons Max and Duke Bendis, was a pioneer in the CBD beverage industry, bringing its first product to market in 2014—the first beverage of its kind on the market. These days, Ablis…
Crazy for You
Writer/Director Dan Cohen and Producer Howard Schor have created an interesting hybrid of a movie: a thriller shot entirely in Bend and Prineville and featuring a murderer’s row of local talent, but starring two Hollywood actors in the central roles. It’s surreal to see friends I’ve watched for years (or even shared the stage with)…
Growing Pains, Theatre Edition
The first thing I did when I moved to Bend was storm into 2nd Street Theater and beg to be included in any way possible. Sandy J. Klein, the managing director of Stage Right Productions (the nonprofit that used to operate out of 2nd Street), graciously offered me a stage-managing role. Since then, I have…
What a Long Strange Trip
“Be sure to hide the roaches.” —”Pre-Road Downs,” Crosby, Stills & Nash The year was 1969. Crosby, Stills & Nash were flying high on the music charts and I was a 16-year-old in a suburb north of Boston. The band’s message about “hiding the roaches” (the remains of a marijuana cigarette after most of it…
Oregon’s Tree Dilemma
Since 2012, Oregon has been the top national supplier of Christmas trees, with over 6.4 million trees produced in that year alone, as reported by the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association. Currently, the state boasts 383 licensed growers producing about 4.7 million trees per year, raking in $120.6 million annually. Nowadays, though, Christmas tree farmers…
It’s The Little Things
Burning oil as he drove through the Moab Desert, Charlie Parr was in the middle of making the trip from Minnesota to L.A. for the singer/songwriter’s next stop on tour. Luckily for Parr, he left to visit his mom just before his hometown of Duluth was smacked with 22 inches of snow. Otherwise, as Parr…
Looking Toward The Sun
Art Alexakis is best known for being the lead singer of Portland-born group Everclear. Everclear churned out out a multitude of great songs in the late ’90s, becoming a household name for alternative rock fans everywhere. So what happens when the founding member puts out a solo project? In October, Alexakis released his first solo…
The Silver Tsunami in Real Estate
The “Silver Tsunami” is a metaphor used to describe the increase in aging population in the U.S.—particularly synonymous with the Baby Boomer generation. There seems to be a growing consensus that the real estate market will experience a large boost in housing supply throughout the coming two decades as a result of the Silver Tsunami.…
Free Will Astrology—Week of December 12
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1933, Sagittarian artist Diego Rivera was commissioned to paint a huge mural in one of the famous Rockefeller buildings in New York City. His patrons didn’t realize he was planning to include a controversial portrait of former Soviet Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. When the deed was done, they ordered him…
