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Why do we write, and what makes a great writer? Writing is an art form with a distinct goal: understanding. In today’s world, we share information in many ways, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram… but we wanted to take a moment to recognize the great writers from Oregon, who worked mostly in print. These are […]
It’s almost that time of year again, time to dress up and go door to door asking for tricks or treats—and also to wonder, is this cultural appropriation? The Cambridge Dictionary defines cultural appropriation as, “The act of taking or using things from a culture that is not your own, especially without showing that you […]
There will be plenty of candy around this Halloween, but where are the best spots to Trick or Treat? We hit the streets of downtown Bend and asked local kids, who were eager to share their secrets. Sloan and Kellen Olson said, “The Old Mill! Riverfront and Federal!” You might see the pair on the streets […]
The school year starts this week, and with it, kids will find themselves returning to school cafeterias for lunch. I still remember my elementary school lunch lady at Amity Creek Magnet School in Bend. Her name was Peggy. I’d see her every weekday, twice a day, for breakfast and lunch. The French toast sticks were […]
Before you know it, fall will be upon us in Central Oregon once again: the season when the leaves start to change, the soil starts to freeze and the frosty mornings are forgotten by the beat of the midday sun. How do you transition your garden from the summer heat to the fluctuating fall temperatures? […]
Ooo, girl! Shock me like an electric bicycle. Bend locals are revolutionizing the road scene and cutting down on traffic and parking problems with electric bikes. Sometimes referred to as e-bikes, these machines are for everyone from novice riders who need an extra push, to dedicated riders who want to go far and wide. E-bikes […]
Bend has a lot of good things going for it, but what about the best of the worst? The Source Weekly’s staff did a rundown on sidewalks in its 2018 Transportation Issue, which talked about the many ways to commute in Bend. It included a section called “Sidewalk Talk”—a mix of articles that described local […]
There are so many sights to see near Bend, you don’t even have to drive. This week ditch the car and grab your bike, take a shuttle or use your two feet and the Cascades East Transit to take an adventure. Oh, shift! Why drive? There are plenty of places to escape on two wheels […]
Zero Waste Concerts draw enormous numbers of people to Bend’s venues. In recent years, artists such as Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, Zooey Deschanel, M. Ward and many others have played for large crowds—which also have the potential to leave large amounts of waste. Organizers for concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater and the Athletic Club […]
Owning a dog is a basic part of the Central Oregon lifestyle. Have you ever wondered what you would do in a medical emergency for your dog out in the backcountry? Dr. Alan Kelley, owner of Alpine Veterinary Clinic, is hosting a class to help Central Oregonians learn Canine First Aid. “You love your dog […]
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