Since 2008 the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center has played host to the Great Northwest Nationals BMX races. In 2022, it returns again after a two-year hiatus. “We could not be more excited to get back to the Expo Center,” says John David, chief strategy officer of USA BMX. The Great Northwest Nationals race is […]
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Open-Mic Guide
Amongst the hype of a stellar summer concert lineup, local musicians and venues churn out the Central Oregon love with weekly open mics
Looking for a place to support local music? Check out this current list of open mics, where aspiring and established local musicians come to play. Astro Lounge-Mondays Astro Lounge provides friendly bantering with the feeling of watching the talent show at a family reunion. Musicians play a range of classic and modern acoustic hits, all […]
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Coming Soon to a Backyard Near You
Curious about those small looking houses popping up in people’s backyards? Additional Dwelling Units are on the rise in Bend for plenty of reasons.
Dense housing is on the rise in Central Oregon. Multi-story apartments have started to appear in the skyline and condos and duplexes have seen an increase in construction, but one option where locals are seeing a particular boom is the construction of accessory dwelling units, commonly known as ADUs. Since 2001, 702 ADU applications have […]
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Precautions for Plants and Pets
Tips and advice for successful plant-pet cohabitation
Plant and animal purchases have boomed during the pandemic because of the nurturing comfort that both can provide. John Kish, owner of the Bend plant store Somewhere That’s Green, is obviously a fan of indoor plants, believing they can be a soothing trial run to see if people are ready to handle the responsibility of […]
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Rock N Roll All Night,Trail Build Every Day
With thoughts of spring comes an eagerness to bust the bike out and hit the trails. After a lackluster winter trails have been primed for a while, but trail traffic is going to increase. One organization that maintains Central Oregon’s trails year-round is Central Oregon Trail Alliance. COTA has worked to build a robust mountain […]
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Sky Hunters
Experience nature as it flies right overhead
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Oh, wait, it’s actually some huge birds! From March 19-26 the High Desert Museum will return with a slate of spring programming that includes Sky Hunters, back after a two-year hiatus. The museum will showcase its various raptors on a rotating display. “The team practices with numerous birds and […]
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Finding Love Fast
General Duffy’s is connecting potential Valentine’s Day matches at its upcoming speed dating event
Tired of the arduous online dating experiences? In this modern dating scene, nearly everyone has been there. This year, General Duffy’s Waterhole in Redmond is going old school and hosting an in-person speed dating event. This low-pressure form of dating will provide participants with new avenues of conversation and the opportunity to meet many people. […]
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Five Ore-lympians Make It to Beijing
Three downhill racers, one high flying snowboarder and one Paralympic racer set their sights for winter in Beijing.
The Winter Olympics in Beijing, China start this week. Here’s a quick rundown of the local and Oregon athletes competing. Tommy Ford, Giant Slalom skier Coming back from a horrific injury is never easy. Tommy Ford, the Bend native who grew up skiing for the Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation, plans to come back on […]
