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Cayla Clark

Cayla graduated from UCLA with a degree in playwriting, soon after realizing that playwriting is not a viable career option. Fortunately, this led her to journalism, and she is thrilled to be part of such a unique and fun-loving team. Upcoming local events? Send them her way!

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A Halloween Drag Show

LGBTQ youth-run program brings entertainment and awareness—and a sense of belonging
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While Central Oregon is home to several LGBTQ-friendly organizations, some gay, bisexual and transgender kids still struggle to find their place.  But one new organization is aimed at bringing people together to support LGBTQ youth in Bend. Youth Experiential Entertainment Theater is made up of local students who have banded together to entertain the community […]

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Disposing of Unused Prescriptions

Oregon takes action against high rates of drug addiction, overdose with medication take-back days
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This past August, Deschutes County Health Services issued a public health alert concerning potentially deadly heroin throughout the county, after four overdose-related deaths occurred within a 36-hour time period. According to the Oregon Health Authority, an average of five Oregonians lose their lives every week as a result of opioid overdoseโ€”though the number of people […]

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Eat, Drink and Be Scary

A massive effort goes into creating Bend’s biggest Halloween parties
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It’s that magical time of year again; time for pumpkin-flavored everything, snuggling up by the fire and drunkenly stumbling through the streets of Bend, dressed like a taco. One of the most important decisions Central Oregonians must make during the month of October is which Halloween party to attend. There’s certainly no shortage of options.  […]

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Five Foodie Finds

A culinary tour of downtown Redmond results in four dishes (and one cocktail) worth experiencing
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Foodie (noun): a person keenly interested in food, especially cooking or eating. No doubt about it: Bend is foodie heaven. From the inspired fusion cuisine served up by the chefs at Spork to the melt-in-your-mouth steaks expertly prepared by the gastronomical masterminds at Bos Taurus, it’s difficult to go wrong, no matter which eatery you […]

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Getting Feet on the Street

Aimed at an increase in downtown foot traffic, Redmond’s First Fridays are officially underway
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Redmond’s very own First Fridays are officially underway, with many shops in the heart of downtown extending their hours and offering up fun treats and discounts for locals and visitors alike on the first Friday of each month, from June through December. Although the event is still new (Redmond is currently gearing up for its […]

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A New Food Truck for Prineville

New Czech food truck opens up in Prineville
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After running a successful sit-down restaurant for eight years, Jerry Kropacek is officially transitioning to “food truck life.” Hailing from the Czech Republic, Jerry will focus his new, mobile eateryโ€”called Glacier Truckโ€”on traditional Czech and German-style cuisine. Everything served is made from scratch, from the gulรกลก right down to the wiener schnitzel. Much of the […]

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