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Magdalena Bokowa

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Go Here: Bikes, Paddles, Frisbees – Oh My!

Spring is here! Here’s a roundup of events to satisfy your FOMO
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Are you awakening from hibernation? Dusting off those cobwebs? Alas, dear reader, spring has (sort-of) appeared and this has aroused a serious sense of FOMO related to all things outdoors. Be sure to mark your calendars — here’s a roundup of upcoming Central Oregon spring and summer outdoor activities. Gandy Goose 2017 April 8 & […]

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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS: The Tedx lineup is here

This year’s theme explores what makes us human
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Book tickets this Friday so you don’t miss out! 2017 lineup released, exploring what makes us human What does a COCC prof who summited 10 Teton peaks in a single day, the founder of the controversial anti-racism band, “The Slants,” an avant-gardening inventor, the CEO of a tech company and a “Daditude” coach have in […]

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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS

Survivorman Les Stroud, Son Volt & Ween
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Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. SURVIVORMAN LES STROUD April 8 MUSICAL STORYTELLING — What do you do when you’re sitting in sub zero temps, alone in the woods, escaping bears? Why, you learn harmonica of course! Known for his “Survivorman” documentary series, which was the only internationally broadcast series entirely written, […]

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Landmark Disability Rights Settlement

ODOT to make street crossings safer across state highway system
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It all stemmed from the power of protest. Jordan Ohlde, a Bend man confined to a wheelchair, is one of eight plaintiffs who, along with the Association of Oregon Centers for Independent Living (AOCIL) brought a landmark case against the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to make state street crossings safer. For Ohlde, who suffers […]

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Getting that Spring in Your Step

The weather’s a-changing… time to start running
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Maybe it’s the hot neon lycra, the tiny water-bottle waistbands or the sultry sweatiness a runner exudes while hammering the trail, but there’s just something about that slender yet strong physique that makes one long to be a runner. With all that talk about that mythical “runner’s high,” there’s something to say about striving for […]

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GUNG HOFOR SHOWS

Taj Mahal, Keb’Mo, Andre Nickatina & the Brothers Comatose
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Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Brothers Comatose and The Lowest Pair April 7 BLUEGRASS — Sisters Folk Festival favorites The Brothers Comatose return to Central Oregon in support of last year’s record, “City Painted Gold,” an album widely received for its southwestern roots and beautiful soundscapes. A downright rocking string band, […]

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On the Frontline

Finding housing is tough enough, but with mental illness it can be impossible
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Often times, when tackling a tough subject, such as an illness or a tragedy, you might get a glimmer of hope at the end. A lesson learned. A silver lining. But if you’re looking for a happily ever after here, don’t hold your breath. Deschutes County sits in in a crippling mental health and housing […]

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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS

The New Pornographers & Diana Krall
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Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. The New Pornographers April 14 Indie rock makes its way to Midtown with Canadian rock legends The New Pornographers hitting the stage this April. Most popular in the mid 2000s, TNP have a cult-like college following, and are touring in support of their brand-spanking new album […]

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