The executive director of the Human Dignity Coalition announced yesterday that he will leave the organization.
Bruce Morris, who has led the nonprofit devoted to equality for members of the LGBTQ community since January 2011, said he will leave his position in mid-April to return to his career in law with a firm where he was formerly employed.
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Big-Ass Ski Competition Comes to Mt. Bachelor in May
The Sammy Carlson Invitational is coming to Mt. Bachelor on May 19.
Portland String Trio The Bottlecap Boys at the Tower Theater
This last Saturday night, Bend favorites The Ascetic Junkies performed at Tower Theater for the first time.
How Drunk Were We?
Here’s an interesting glimpse into Bend’s drinking habits. According to the Bend Police Department, most St.
Boondocks is Gone Bust: You’ll have to find somewhere else to grind
Boondocks is no mas, at least come the end of the month.
Everyone’s favorite place to recreate MTV Spring Break will be closing March 31.
Century Center Revamps Website
The Century Center has a new website (still under construction) so be sure to check the events calendar for upcoming goodness.
Since its opening the Century Center has quickly become a favorite concert venue in Bend.
Remember Quarterflash? Win tickets to see Rindy and Marv Ross!
Yeah, they had that awesome song, “Harden my Heart.” Remember? If you need help breaking down the video’s complexities, see Mike’s previous blog on the subject.
T-Mobile: Economic Promise and Reality in Redmond
When Redmond leaders announced roughly eight years ago that they landed T-Mobile’s call center and more than 300 jobs with it with a combination of tax breaks, cheap land and labor, it was an economic development coup on par with Prineville’s wooing of Facebook, or at least it seemed like it in the pre-social media age. I recall then-Governor Ted Kulongoski choppering into the Redmond airport for the ceremonial ribbing cutting.
Live, From the Mt. Bachelor Open Forum
…Where’s there’s a long line for the free Deschutes.
Actually, this forum should be very interesting, given Bachelor’s new spring operating hours and the recent Community B.O.
Keep Your Pooch Primed: Pet Express giveaway!
How’s your pet doing in all this spring muckety-muck? Make sure he/she/it is well cared for, especially through all of this weird, Central Oregon weather.
To help y’all out, and because we love critters, we’re giving away two (2!) $25 gift certificates to Bend Pet Express.

