Google Releases the Top Searches for 2015
At the end of the year Goggle summarizes what people globally were searching for over the last twelve months, in their Year of Search. Here are the top overall global searches for 2015: 1. Lamar Odom 2. Charlie Hebdo 3. Agar.io 4. Jurassic World 5. Paris 6. Furious 7 7. Fallout 4 8. Ronda Rousey…
Troy Field Hearing Date Change
The Troy Field public hearing has been changed for a third time. Communications Director Justin Finestone said in an email that the hearing date was changed again because the City received several public comments asking for an afternoon hearing so that people interested wouldn’t have to miss work. Finestone said the hearing will be held…
Side Notes 12/9-12/16
Bend Mayor Jim Clinton proclaimed the second Saturday of December to be Wreaths Across America Day in the city. First Lieutenant Marvin Kennedy accepted the proclamation and thanked the mayor. On Saturday, Dec. 12, the Bend Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the Civil Air Patrol will place wreaths on veterans’ graves at…
Unstoppable Stoke
When Tyler Eklund was paralyzed from the neck down in an accident at the 2007 Snowboard Nationals, the then-14-year-old didn’t know how many friends he had. As it turns out, he has at least 500—probably many more—who have shown support for him year after year. For the past eight years, these friends have come together…
Go Here 12/9-12/16
Full Moon Snowshoeing With the first snowfall in the surrounding mountains—and hopefully much more to come—skiing and snowshoeing are foremost in the minds of many Central Oregonians. Snowshoeing has become one of the fastest growing sports in recent years as it presents an affordable option for people of all ages and ability levels to enjoy…
Our Picks 12/9-12/16
month of december The Old Mill Holiday Happenings HOLIDAY EVENTS—Holiday happenings for all ages—whether you’re in the mood for a sleigh ride or want to enjoy a few Christmas classics by carolers. If giving is on your list, stop at the Tree of Joy in Santaland—obviously, the big guy will be there for a photo…
Dust Gets in Your Eyes
Not to get too gender normative or anything, but there is this thing called Man Tears. Urban Dictionary defines it as, “When one reaches a certain zenith of unbridled manliness, one cannot cry saline-based tears anymore. Instead, one’s tear ducts will secrete other, lesser men, who then proceed to cry in one’s stead.” I have…
A Singular Experience
Tin Pan Alley plays host to all kinds of people. Every day this unassuming alley off of Minnesota Avenue downtown acts as a makeshift Ellis Island to tourists, locals, and everyone in between. Three businesses are tucked into the backside of the old Bend Hardware building (whose front side hosts Bond Street Market, Azura, Noi,…
The Slipper 12/9-12/16
Pay Together City Council took the first decisive step toward keeping Bend’s roads from falling into a deepening state of disrepair at its last meeting by voting to put a fuel tax on the March 2016 ballot. It was not a unanimous vote. Councilors Victor Chudowsky and Casey Roats voted against the tax measure, ultimately…
A Very Pfriem-y Christmas
The Halyard Building, a ruddy turquoise warehouse facing the Oregon-Washington border in the town of Hood River, is now fully occupied by Pfriem Family Brewers—reflecting the massive growth the Belgian-influenced brewery has seen since it was founded three years ago. “When I started this brewery,” co-founder Josh Pfriem told the Source, “I thought it’d be…
Up In Smoke
When Devin the Dude’s favorite sticky, green substance became recreationally legal a few months ago, his fans knew he’d be on his way to Oregon shortly. Sure enough, just in time for the holidays, The Dude will be in Bend next week headlining at the Domino Room. It’s the first stop he and Potluck, the…
Art Watch 12/9-12/16
The Habitat for Humanity ReStore recently unveiled a new recycled mural along with new solar panels at its Bend location. The solar electric system is expected to save the store approximately $7,000 per year in energy costs and will give the location 90 percent of the total power needed to operate for the year. “A…
The Source Suggests 12/9-12/16
Nice & Brown, DJ Theckectik & Pelvis Costello It’s always nice to bring out the funk and Nice & Brown know how to get some booties shaking. Plus, there comes a time when you have to go see someone named Pelvis Costello. Don’t let this chance pass you by, because then you might have to…
No, Seriously, Put Your Cell Phones Away
The Santaland Diaries was initially sparked from David Sedaris spending a holiday season playing a Christmas elf in the SantaLand of a massive Macy’s department store in New York City. The resulting essay is dryly funny and full of biting observations about how Americans treat strangers and their children around the holidays, but it also…
Take Me Home 12/9-12/16
Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter By Nick Nayne Selling a home in Central Oregon during the winter can be challenging. Here are some helpful hints for brightening your home and making it sparkle during the winter. Most of these tips apply during anytime time of year, but a few apply specifically to winter.…
The Executive
XP2 Quadcopter Drone Next time you’re enjoying skiing through the Cascades or want an aerial view of your coast vacation, ask for the modern gift that makes photography and filmmaking from a bird’s eye view possible. The XProHeli XP2 quadcopter drone comes ready to fly and is equipped to carry lightweight recording devices like a…
Smoke Signals 12/9-12/16
Prospective pot-preneurs learn the rules and regs By Steve Holmes The Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) should perhaps be known as the OLCCC since it is now taking the lead role in regulating Oregon’s cannabis in addition to its liquor. Last Thursday, the OLCC held a workshop in Bend to help explain its new regulations…
The Jetsetter
Oakley Sunglasses Oakleys used to just be for athletes, rock stars, or presidents of foreign governments, but now, anyone can slip into a sweet pair of sunglasses without having to mastermind a coup in Equatorial Guinea. With the sun-obliterating polarized lenses, the modern jetsetter can travel to the brightest of lands and still see off…
Gift Guide 2015: Modern Marvels
Check out part two of our Gift Guide. The modern marvels make great gifts for the technology lover. The Professor The Executive The Jetsetter The Socialite The Outdoor Enthusiast
The Outdoor Enthusiast
Osprey Exos Ultralight Multi-day Pack With the thousands of acres of public lands available in Central Oregon, it stands to reason that hiking and backpacking continue to gain popularity. With excellent trailhead access to our wilderness areas, more people than ever are exploring these backcountry treasures. Modern equipment helps, too. Years ago it wasn’t uncommon…
The Professor
Guatemalan & Sumatran blend Quickstep Coffee One could really choose any of the myriad of coffee stylings from Strictly Organic Coffee Company, but it is the Quickstep that really adds clarity to the modern professorial mind. Quickstep takes the mushroomy, earthy tones of the typical Sumatran cup and ties it into the complex, smokey acidity…
The Socialite
Private Dance Lessons Shake things up a bit and give the socialite a chance to go for a spin on the dance floor. Black Cat Ballroom offers private salsa, West Coast swing, American tango, lindy hop, cha cha, night club two step, and more. Lessons last for 50 minutes and are taught by coaches and…
Letters 12/9-12/16
TROY FIELD FANS DESERVE AN APOLOGY Wow…I think someone owes the crowd of Bend residents that took time from their day, their families and their jobs a big apology for the no-show that happened Thursday at City Hall. Everyone was shocked to hear—after waiting almost 20 minutes for proceedings to start—that another seemingly concerned party got…
All Stood Up
Only a few seats were empty in the Bend City Council chambers on Dec. 3. A month earlier, residents concerned about the future of Troy Field had saved the date for a public hearing to consider whether the City should remove a public facilities designation to make way for the downtown property’s sale to an…
