“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 […]
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Greening the High Desert
A permaculture farm on Hunnel Road demonstrates the abundance that can happen, even in the High Desert
“My wish is for every home in Bend to grow their own food.” A dream? Not in the mind of Shiv Shakti, an optimist transforming 10 acres of the High Desert into a permaculture paradise. In the local news the words “Hunnel Road” often conjure ideas of homelessness and dilapidated RVs, but after the dead […]
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Juneteenth is Coming
The Father’s Group plans a two-day event in Bend and a celebration in Prineville in honor of Black liberation
Drake Park is home to many a Bend cultural tradition—and this year, Bend’s iconic riverfront park will also be the site of a two-day Juneteenth celebration, hosted by the Black-led organization, The Father’s Group. The second annual Juneteenth Celebration in Bend takes place Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19, and includes music, dancing, food […]
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“Freedom” is Scripted Off the Page
Recovery-inspired multi-media play brings joy and discovery into focus
Bend area playwrights Kim O’Kelley-Leigh and Ann Boyd bring their shared experience and mutual passion to “Freedom Off the Page,” a new play showing one night only at the Tower Theatre Friday, to benefit Stroke Awareness Oregon. “It’s a collage, a tapestry,” O’Kelley-Leigh says of the one-act play. “It’s about life, friendships and opportunities.” It […]
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Locals, This One’s For You
Let’s play bingo! Find local characters, win prizes AND good feelings!
Around this time of year, before the tourists arrive in droves, we like to take a little time out to honor the people who live, work and play right here. Everything we do here at the Source Weekly is for, and because of you, intrepid locals. We see you, mom with a cargo bike commuting […]
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‘Black Bird Blue’ Debuts
Local poet Melissa Broderick Eaton spreads her wings with her first published collection
Back in 2018, Melissa Broderick Eaton was one of the winners in the Source Poetry Contest. With that local encouragement, she says she then leaned into her poetry career, and is now publishing a collection, titled “black bird blue” that is currently in presale. I checked in with Broderick Eaton with the following Q&A, edited […]