Spring is the time of year when people start thinking about breaking out the garbage pails and mop buckets and cleaning house. The changing of seasons signifies a change in lifestyle. More outside time is around the corner, and getting a fresh start with a fresh house just makes sense—but finding the motivation can be […]
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Best of the Nest 2019
What makes a business successful? Obviously, many factors come into play, but to be a mainstay of the community, a business has to go that extra mile to create a quality experience that is perfect in every way. It’s about hard work and commitment. Bend Nest offered our readers the chance to recognize the businesses […]
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Little Feet on the Street
In preparation for Mothers Day, we asked these Montessori Center students, “What is your favorite thing about your mom?” Ruby Age 3 1/2 She’s nice to me and let’s me and my brother play with toys in bed. Riley Age 4 1/2 Sometimes she gives me money when I do good chores around the house […]
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The Sound of Adventure
Cascade School of Music enjoys a new home and director
With the new year came a big change at Cascade School of Music—including a new Executive Director, Robert Lambeth, and the relocation to a new space on 3rd Street and Emerson. As the zealous Lambeth walks through a labyrinth of music rooms (formerly real estate offices) in the school’s new building, the melodic notes of […]
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Who Eats Orange? by Dianne White Illustrated by Robin Page Have you ever thought about the colors you eat? White’s new picture book engages readers to think about animals and the rainbow of colors in their diets. Readers will discover the colorful foods eaten by a variety of animals including giraffes, hippos, raccoons, bears and […]
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Colorful Valentines X 2!
February in Bend can feel like winter is never going to end. Why not bring some color into your world with some easy Valentine’s Day kitchen table crafts? Both of these cute and budget-friendly projects are suitable for pre-K (with help from an adult) through school-aged children. I have a suspicion that older siblings might […]
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Circle Time
A “Roundabout Art” Road Trip Guide
Seen a giant red flaming chicken lately? Or how about a massive grizzly bear lounging around town? Would it alarm you to learn that we’ve spotted both of these striking creatures in the middle of busy Bend intersections? Fear not. Neither one signals the beginnings of an environmental calamity. At least not yet. Instead, they’re […]
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Ringing in the Holidays, Central Oregon Style
Central Oregon embodies the dream of a white Christmas. In fact, it offers up the idyllic version of every holiday that takes place during the winter season. From local events and celebrations to traditions made possible by the high desert’s natural gifts, the region’s holiday culture draws families from all over the nation looking to […]
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Holiday Marketplaces & Craft Bazaars
November 16 & 17 Bend Holidays and Happenings Craft Fair Featuring unique items and food vendors. // Friday, 1-6pm & Saturday, 8am-6:30pm. Grace First Lutheran Church November 16 & 17 Christmas Goose Boutique Christmas gifts crafted by local artisans, with all proceeds benefiting cancer patients in Central Oregon. // Friday, 9am-6pm & Saturday, 9am-4pm. St. […]
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Vivid: Poems & Notes About Color By Julie Paschkis Celebrate the art and science of color through poetry! A playful green dragon, a Lilac Point Siamese and a rainbow picnic take the reader on a rhyming journey of colors. What was the color pink named after? What color has the shortest wavelength of visible light? […]
