Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is a national holiday, and since 1994, Congress has designated the third Monday in January as a national day of service in honor of his legacy. The goal of this day of service, according to nationalservice.org, is “to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and […]
Keely Damara
Reporter | The Source Weekly
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Naturally Fit
Natural remedies for sprains, strains and other fitness pains
It’s a new year and many people will be out trying new things, from exciting outdoor excursions to new fitness regimens. Don’t jump in feet first without taking measures to prep your body. Katelyn Dexter of Fettle Botanic Supply and Counsel Bend has a few suggestions for keeping your body in tiptop shape, naturally. Minerals […]
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Help For Furloughed Government Workers
Local businesses offer goods and services to federal workers affected by government shutdown
Amid the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some local businesses and organizations are offering meals and services to furloughed federal government workers. This is a living document that will be updated as we learn about local charitable efforts to help federal workers affected by the government shutdown. High Desert Museum Offering free admission to […]
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(Almost) DIY Weddings
Brides and helpers share how they got creative, but realistic, with budget-friendly wedding ideas
There’s no shortage of wedding blogs catering to the budget-conscious couple, but planning a wedding within any modest budget is a daunting task. A bride-to-be can pin as many listicles as she wants to her Pinterest, citing tips and tricks for planning a wedding under $5,000 — but the reality isn’t quite as neat and […]
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New year, new calendar
Learn about changes to the Source’s event calendar
The Source Weekly’s Calendar is now better than ever! Central Oregon’s most comprehensive events calendar just got an upgrade to serve you better. We know you love using the Source calendar to find out what’s happening. And now, submitting events is easier than it’s ever been. Along with a new look, logging in is more […]
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ArtWalk Picks
Headed to First Friday in downtown Bend? Here’s what to put on your radar. BITSY TANDEM MANGA ARTIST Local comic book creator Bitsty Tandem will be at Wabi Sabi promoting her manga, “Maiden in Disguise.” The comic follows teenager Elianna and her friends as they navigate the online realm, full of video games, nerd culture […]
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Local Laughs
Central Oregon comedy scene on the rise
There’s no shortage of open mics in Bend. If you want to get up on stage in front of a mic, it’s not hard to find a place to do so. “If I was in Portland to start comedy, I would want to move here to get good,” says local up-and-comer Cole Robeson. “Here you […]
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Cultivating the Arts
As Redmond grows, public art blossoms
The community of Redmond is burgeoning — and in more ways than population growth. The Redmond Downtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 2017, recognizing the copious art deco and streamline moderne architecture preserved and restored in the historic core—including the Odem Theater pub and movie house, reopened in […]
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Holiday Outings
Looking for something (and maybe free) to do with family in town this week? Go play in the snow and ice!
You’ve been cooped up in the house with your relatives for days—a length of time that has you plotting next year’s destination holiday in the tropics, sans familia. But now’s not the time to lose your sh*t, budding Grinch—because you still have to keep those relatives entertained for a few more days. Let these clutch […]
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A Lifelong Dream
The Jess Ryan Band gears up for a debut album
If you’re a fan of the local live music scene in Bend, you’ve probably seen Jess Ryan drawing an audience at various venues — either solo at open mics, or with her ensemble The Jess Ryan Band. Primarily influenced by alt rock bands of the ’90s, her band’s sound features blues-drenched lead guitar, groovy bass […]