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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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Dance, No Matter What

Think you can’t plan a dance performance online, without partner interaction? A group of local Acro Fusion dancers prove you can
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Local dance instructor Lindsi Kay first founded her youth Acro Fusion program in 2015. After COVID-19 closures, Kay was forced to put long anticipated performances on hold for an unexpected—and challenging—three months.  “My youth Acro Fusion program runs from September to June, following the school year’s structure,” Kay explained. “We spend the first three or […]

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Get a Taste of This Place

The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance creates a new campaign to bridge the gap between consumers and locally grown food
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The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance has been actively supporting local farmers and ranchers since 2012 by improving food access and supporting a sustainable food system. The HDFFA recently announced that in order to bolster its mission, it’s launching a campaign geared toward helping locals recognize locally grown food. Laurie Wayne, farm support program […]

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A First for Bend

Lava Terrace Cellars brings Bend its first winery, sustainability and award-winning vintages
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Duane and Dina Barker’s long-standing love of wine and sustainable farming inspired them to plant their first wine grapes in the summer of 2012. Today, Lava Terrace Cellars—the first winery to grow its own grapes in Bend, according to its owners—boasts over 4,000 vines sprawled across 5.5 acres. Their first entry into the 2020 Sunset […]

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After Two Positive Tests, Lessons Learned

The co-owner of Jackson’s Corner and Parilla Grill had two employees test positive for COVID-19. Now he has advice for other business owners in managing the unknown
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For Aaron Christenson, co-owner of Jackson’s Corner and Parrilla Grill in Bend, the threat of COVID-19 and its repercussions became all too real when one of his employees tested positive for COVID-19 in mid-July. He said he immediately shut all of his restaurant locations down and mandated employees get tested prior to reopening. “None of […]

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From the Stage to the Construction Site

Local musician Michalis Patterson details personal struggles with shutdowns, restrictions and a lack of live performances
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The year 2020 hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park for most. For artists, musicians, event coordinators, “theatre people” and the like, the rapid spread of COVID-19 means a lack of employment as well as a major cultural void.  Michalis Patterson, one of Bend’s local musicians, works behind the scenes in the music industry […]

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Keep it Suttle

Upcoming Suttle Lodge events combine regional wineries, breweries with chef-prepared cuisine
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The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse has been hosting a variety of socially distanced, outdoor events since the start of summer. “We like to slow things down a bit and let people relax and enjoy the weather, great food and delicious drinks,” said Alana Kambury, director of sales and community development. The Lodge’s Back Deck is […]

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Stay Off My Lawn

Bend Park and Recreation District prohibits all outdoor events, to the frustration of local thespians
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As of July 15, Oregonians are required to wear masks outdoors if unable to maintain a safe 6 -foot distance from other people. Still, anyone driving by Drake Park on Saturday afternoon might assume these additional guidelines were not in place. Throngs of swimsuit-clad, tube-toting locals (and tourists) finish floating the river there—face coverings absent. […]

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Sparks and Rec

A westside buffer zone protects Bend from wildfire—but the potential sale of the Skyline Forest could add more risk
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Paul Dewey founded Central Oregon LandWatch in 1985, and recently stepped down from his role of executive director to strategic advisor—allowing him to remain on the frontlines of wildfire prevention. “I’ve been working on these issues for the past 35 years,” he said. “LandWatch involvement in wildfire protections extends over several decades. The west side […]

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The Plague Rages On

New mask laws, first death, outbreak at nursing home, record-breaking case counts and more in the time of COVID-19
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Over the last month, daily COVID-19 case counts in Oregon have soared far beyond the first peak in March. Back then, Gov. Kate Brown shut down the state; Oregonians were told not to leave their homes for anything besides essential services and a walk around the neighborhood. This time, strict mask mandates replace lockdown, as […]

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Annual Deschutes River Cleanup takes place July 25

The Deschutes is essential to our economic functioning
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The Deschutes River blesses people with endless hours of float-oriented fun over the summer—so the least we can do is help keep it clean! Beyond its opportunity for a variety of recreational activities, the Deschutes is a major part of Central Oregon’s economy. From the crops it helps water, to the fly shops that rely […]

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