It’s a common occurrence for passengers flying into the Redmond airport: the second the white-capped peaks of the Cascades come into view, people not in the window seats are poking their heads around, trying to find a good place to see those beauties in their up-close majesty. It doesn’t much matter how long you’ve lived […]
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World’s Biggest Marble Hunt
Local artist joins record-breaking treasure hunt
On July 23, Central Oregon-based glass artist Hezakiah Mecham takes part in a world-record-breaking adventure that brings artists and marble hunters together from around the world. The World’s Biggest Marble Hunt sends participants on a quest to find the ultimate prize: a chest filled with $45,000 worth of treasure. The World’s Biggest Marble Hunt takes […]
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Book Talk
Three incredible books by women authors,
for your summer reading pleasure
So many powerful books were written during the height of the pandemic by the finest women authors on the planet—books that are just getting released across 2021 and 2022, making for some very powerful and multi-layered novels…most of which have nothing to do with COVID whatsoever. Here are three novels from women writers that I’ve […]
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Bend’s Pet Parade: Then and Now
Historical looks at this designated Oregon Heritage Tradition
To say that Bend’s Fourth of July Pet Parade has “gone to the dogs” would cast shade on all the other animals in attendance. Since 1924, minus a few years due to WWII (1943) or COVID-19 (2020-2021), dogs have dominated the parade. But over nearly 100 years, participants have also included chickens, goats, goldfish, mule […]
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Dogs to Show at Redmond Fairgrounds
40th annual Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club dog show slated for July 1 at Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center
Starting July 1, the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center will be dog-centric during the 40th annual Mount Bachelor Kennel Club AKC All Breed Dog Show. This year’s theme celebrates Independence Day, so expect some patriotic-looking pooches and handlers in the arenas during this three-day event. “At our show, we offer both Conformation, which is […]
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Summer Reading Recommendations
Staff Picks from Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe
“Ordinary Monsters” by J.M. Mir” A dark, deliciously atmospheric historical fantasy set in gaslight-era London and Edinburgh. A small group of children with special powers scattered across the world are brought to a “school” in Scotland for their protection, but this is no Hogwarts. And someone — or something — is hunting the children. Filled […]
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Civic Education is Making a Comeback
Nonprofit Classroom Law Project expands to Central and Eastern Oregon, hoping to increase civic understanding
As of Jan., 1 2022, Oregon was one of 11 states that did not require high school students to take a civics course to graduate. This will slowly change with the passing of Senate Bill 513, which goes into effect in 2025 and will require students to take at least one half credit of civics […]
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Joy in Learning at 85
Bob Weed will graduate from OSU Cascades at 85, completing a lifelong desire and fueling new interests along the way
For Bob Weed, it’s a thrill to go to school at the age of 85. He’s graduating this month with a Bachelor of Science in liberal studies, a program he likes because it has a little bit of everything, from computer science to art. After completing two years of education at Oregon State University in […]
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Love Note Begets Speed Dating Event
After a grand gesture at Newport Market, two Bend single guys go big to help people find dates
This spring, Ben Capelin thought he made a connection with a woman in the produce section of Newport Market. After failing to connect with her that day, he decided to leave a note at the market, inviting her to meet up another day. While it didn’t quite work out as planned, the experience did inspire […]
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Pride Month Begins
Central Oregon rolls out a full month of LGBTQ+ friendly events
Winter PrideFest in Central Oregon was a raucous time filled with dance parties, drag brunches and more. As winter (kind of) gives way to summer, OUT Central Oregon is back with a full month of events for Pride Month. Events are continually being added to OUT Central Oregon’s Pride web page at outcentraloregon.com/pride, but some […]
