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The Green Team is a Leader in Sustainability

Manager Justin Alvarado and his team hustle to shrink the amphitheater and Old Millโ€™s waste footprint

The morning after every concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater, employees known as the Green Team, show up to sort through the trash. They dump each bag into a plastic kiddie pool, pull on rubber gloves and meticulously pick out recyclable and compostable materials achieving a 93.5% landfill diversion rate. That accomplishment involves a multi-prong effort […]

Posted inBusiness News

Nonprofit Office Space Available at Deschutes Children’s Foundation

The space is for organizations that serve children and families

Deschutes Childrenโ€™s Foundation is excited to announce that they have office space available for nonprofit organizations that specifically serve children and families. Deschutes Childrenโ€™s Foundation provides the space and support where nonprofits succeed at helping children and families.  Through DCFโ€™s collaborative model, currently 23 nonprofits utilize four community campuses to provide critical services to children […]

Posted inFilm

Grit and Determination on a Big Screen

Three local athletes reclaim their outdoor lives after traumatic spinal cord injuries

Three Bend athletes share the spotlight in a new outdoor adventure documentary, โ€œADAPTED.โ€ The athletes all have spinal cord injuries, changing the course of their lives. They first returned to sport through Oregon Adaptive Sports, starting on the ski slopes. The film follows them through their journeys of sheer determination, resilience, courage and adventure. Anna […]

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Deschutes County Commissioners Urge Families to Learn About the Risks of Cannabis Use

A new study shows how many youth say they are using cannabis

During a Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, April 1, County Health Services shared emerging medical findings, scientific data and local public health concerns about adolescent cannabis use in the county. Staff said early cannabis use has been linked to a greater risk of mental health problems, including anxiety and mood changes, and […]

Posted inMusic

Trickster, Satsang & Harkum, Crenshaw & Mastro

Upcoming music performances range from get on your feet and dance to a soulful introspective

Trickster Trickster is about to shake up Silver Moon. The new community band aims to get the crowd singing and dancing on April 11. Trickster is a mix of local talent who share an interest in furthering the American Roots Music Tradition. They play music honoring and inspired by musical greats like Janis Joplin, Jerry […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Mountain View Roadhouse Opens

The renovated space has added TVs and removed a few booths to accommodate larger groups

Mountain View Roadhouse, in the former location of the Phoenix Restaurant on NE Bellevue Drive in Bend, is now open after several months of renovations.   โ€œThere’s a new, comfortable, private lottery area, a 21+ bar, and we took out just a few of the booths to allow for banquet seating and groups of 20+,โ€ […]

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Crook County Sheriffโ€™s Office Junior Deputy Academy July 20 – 24

The course is for youth ages 9-14

The Crook County Sheriffโ€™s Office Junior Deputy Academy is a week-long course designed for youth ages 9-14. The course, taught by Crook County Sheriffโ€™s Deputies, provides kids with opportunities to learn about a career in law enforcement. The instructing deputies closely interact with participants through fun and educational activities. Participants will receive demonstrations from and […]

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Create a Fire-Resistant Yard to Protect Your Home

Your yard could be the last line of defense in saving your home during a wildfire

The City of Bend is considering updating codes to require defensible space buffer zones around homes. The idea is to remove fuel sources near structures which can stop flames from advancing. There are three different zones around a home to consider when creating a defensible space: immediate, intermediate and extended. The National Fire Protection Association […]

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Whatโ€™s New in the Food World

A neighborhood French bistro, a bagel deli and a pizzeria under new ownership

Bistro Colette Flights Wine Bar is now Bistro Colette. Chef/Owner Jeremy Buck has created a menu with appetizers such as Pissaladiรจre (a puff pastry with caramelized onions, olives and anchovies), ratatouille, smoked crab dip and fried calamari; charcuterie with choices that include chicken liver pate, rabbit roulade with truffle sauce and country pork terrine with […]

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