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Valentine’s Day Events

Looking for something to do with your sweetie? These are some of the happenings from the weekend into V-Day

Friday 2/11 – Monday 2/14 Valentine’s Weekend Couples Massage Classes Learn to rub your partner the right way this Valentine’s Day weekend! Get a lesson in how to deeply relax your partner with just your hands in a two or four-hour class. Slots limited to one couple per session. Fri-Mon., Feb. 11-14, 1 & 2pm. […]

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February Fun at Mt. Bachelor

Celebrate the Peace Park 2022 seasonal opening and VertFest

Mt. Bachelor’s February agenda is packed to the brim with awesome events that are fun for the entire family! A couple exciting occasions being featured on the mountain in the coming weeks include the celebration of the opening of Peace Park for the 2022 winter season and VertFest. The Peace Park Season Opening Celebration starts […]

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A Cold Plunge into the Deschutes

Bend’s 2022 Polar Plunge is back, in person!

Every year around the globe large groups of people gather around extremely cold bodies of water dressed in polar bear costumes, swimsuits or other wacky outfits and dunk their entire body in. The U.S. specifically has been partaking in this yearly event since 1904. Bend’s next frozen celebration is happening on Feb. 5 at Riverbend […]

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Nature Night: A Low-to-No Snow Future

Both areas of study are important to understanding how future climate scenarios are calculated

Historically, mountain snow-packs have functioned as large, natural water supplies that can also provide entertaining recreational activities for local outdoor sports enthusiasts. As time continues to pass by, the snowpack in the Cascades mountain range has consistently declinedโ€”which could be attributed to the many effects of climate change. In an effort to learn more about […]

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A Slam Dunk Interview

An Interview with the Harlem Globetrotters’ go-to dunker

For decades, the Harlem Globetrotters have been touring the world and showing off their grade-A basketball skills. Just in time for their game at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, the Source Weekly managed to land an exclusive interview with one of the Globetrotters world renowned basketball stars, Max “Hops” Pearce, who joined the Globetrotters […]

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Great Nordeen Ski Race 2022

Ski and bike races start at Mt. Bachelor

The 2022 ski season in Central Oregon is in full swing. As the snow continues to fall, winter-style events are on the docket, including the 19th Annual Great Nordeen Ski Race happening on Jan. 23. The event will feature both a Nordic ski and fat tire bike race leaving from Mt. Bachelor. The Nordic ski […]

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Ski, Eat and Chill at Elk Lake

A ski session with a three-course meal and heavy duty transportation

A popular winter sport destination located 25 miles southwest of Bend is hosting a moonlight ski and bite event that features a unique and chilly experience for those who seek good food and better night skiing. The event, hosted by Elk Lake Resort, features a ski down Trail 5, boasting a 1,500-foot descent and a 4% […]

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Ice Rink Open for the Season in Redmond

Operating hours may be adjusted on holidays and/or due to inclement weather

Just in time for Christmas and the winter season, the City of Redmond and the Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District opened the ice-skating rink located on Seventh St. Plaza, in between Deschutes and Evergreen Avenues. “The approximately 4,000-square-foot rink will operate seven days a week until the end of March, weather permitting,” according to […]

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A Doped-up Comedy Show

Stoned comedians took to the stage to answer the age-old question: Can they perform well while stoned?

Marijuana legalization is taking large strides when it comes to changing pothead culture in America. Every legal state you go to you can find an awesome weed event where the only topic being discussed is good, better and the best weed in the country. As the green wave continues to swell, and dope events become […]

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New Year’s Eve Snowtacular

Ski in 2022 at Hoodoo

As 2021 slowly turns the corner into 2022, and the heavens finally open up in Central Oregon for a good powder dumping, focus your gaze toward the slopes this holiday season to discover exciting New Year’s Eve plansโ€”including Hoodoo’s all-day party on the mountain. On Dec. 31, ring in a fresh start at this family-friendly […]

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