Next Up for Roundabout Art: Prineville
Artwork abounds in the roundabouts in Bend and elsewhere in Central Oregon—and now, Prineville is looking to share some of that creative wealth. The Oregon Department of Transportation has recently finished the Tom McCall Roundabout at the intersection of Hwy. 126 and Tom McCall Drive on Prineville’s west side—just south of Facebook’s Data Center, and…
MLK Day of Service
Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday is a national holiday, and since 1994, Congress has designated the third Monday in January as a national day of service in honor of his legacy. The goal of this day of service, according to nationalservice.org, is “to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and…
Weekend Warrior: Jan 18-20
As another work week begins to round off, we know you’ve already been trying to secretly make plans behind your desk. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best things to put on your radar. Friday: Margo Cilker & Field Heat w/ An American Forrest Kickstart the weekend at Spoken Moto with…
New Development Zone to Help Mitigate Fire Danger
During its meeting on Jan. 16, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a new zone on the west side of Bend specifically designed to limit wildfire risk in a new housing development. The Westside Transect Zone will limit development to a maximum of 187 homes on nearly 700 acres between Bend’s city…
Keeping It Real (Ale)
Few things in the world of beer are as passionately loved and at the same time misunderstood as true cask-conditioned “real ale.” Rescued from near extinction in the 1970s by the Campaign for Real Ale in its home country of England, cask-conditioned ales have remained an odd curiosity in the U.S. In recent years, a dedicated…
A New Representative for Bend
The pomp and circumstance of the 80th Oregon Legislature began Monday with both the Senate and the House convening to swear in members-elect for each chamber, and then convening a joint session for the inauguration of Gov. Kate Brown. Central Oregon has two new legislators in the Oregon House beginning this legislative session. Cheri Helt,…
Year of the Pig at Spork
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2019 is the year of the pig. The animal represents good fortune, wealth and luck. To celebrate, Spork is hosting a Lunar New Year Dinner with a plated and buffet Far East feast. An a la carte custom bar menu will be available and there are two seatings for the…
Apartment fight reveals Bend’s latent—and damaging—xenophobia
Our editorial board has already established its position regarding the construction of the proposed apartment complex near The Pavilion in Bend. In a housing crisis, it is unconscionable for a city not to approve apartments on land that’s been privately, legally obtained by owners who have adhered to the rules for developing such a property.…
Thank Walden for supporting workers over his party
In the past, we have criticized our U.S. representative when he’s made moves that don’t appear to benefit his constituents—such as when he moved in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, for example. We also know it’s important to offer praise when it’s due. Last week, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), who represents…
Run, Bike, Float, Repeat
Running is hard. Biking is hard. Work is hard. Almost anything in life can deal you stress – it’s all just a battle in how we choose to manage things. Not all ailments are ones that are visible, either. Bryan Messmer, founder of Easy Float, says insomnia is what pushed him into the floating business.…
Your Guide To A Healthy Winter
As a gang of office warriors ourselves, we know it can be tough to stick with the resolutions you just made a couple weeks ago. You remember, right? Those promises you made to yourself to be healthier, to make better choices… to be a better you in 2019? Now that a little time has passed,…
May the Source Be with You
Holy heck, everyone! Another year has come and gone and here we are to share it with one another. It’s 2019, which is the year “Blade Runner” took place, so I guess we’re lucky we don’t live in a dystopian nightmare, but we also don’t have flying cars which is somewhat of a disappointment. Podcasts…
Skate Skiing 101
I was a little apprehensive pulling into the West Village parking lot at Mt. Bachelor for my first skate skiing lesson. I hadn’t been on cross-country skis since Zima was a thing. Following the very fit, spandex-clad people toward the entrance of the Nordic Center, I wondered exactly what I’d gotten myself into. Skate skiing is…
New Year, New Rules
No bones about it, 2018 was a rough one for the marijuana industry. Wholesale prices for marijuana plummeted and we saw the Oregon Liquor Control Commission halt new-license application processing in June, with no certainty if or when new licensees will get the chance to enter the market. Finally, we witnessed an anti-marijuana zealot elected…
Valentine Cookie Decorating Class
Learn how to decorate cookies like a pro to give your valentine a sweet treat at Bend Cookie Company. Class includes all supplies and students leave with nine to 12 cookies. Two sessions, including a ladies night and a family class, are open with two times each. Family class is for kids ages 8 and…
Wild & Free In The Indoors
Wild and free in the outdoors… fresh air and wind in your hair… It’s for these external experiences that I ride bikes—but looking out on the bleak black-white world outside my office window one recent day, I also realized that moving the legs in a concentric fashion over and over, heart beating in the throat,…
Vamos a Hacer Ejercicio!
(Leer la versión en español de este artículo abajo) Imagine being new to a facility or new to organized exercise and trying to figure it all out in a language that isn’t your native one. Those are barriers employees at Bend Park and Recreation District’s Juniper Swim & Fitness Center have been trying to break…
Expanding the Sounds of Bluegrass
If you were trying to get someone into bluegrass today, recommending this band or their recent album would probably be a solid start. The Infamous Stringdusters became Grammy winners in 2018 for the album, “Laws Of Gravity.” The Stringdusters work to bring a fresh take to bluegrass and try to push their musical boundaries. Even…
Fit to Fall
One of the key benefits of exercise for people in Central Oregon: being strong and supple enough to fall onto ice and get up uninjured. With that in mind, it’s crucial to make sure your exercise program gets you fit to fall. To do this, focus less on the glamor muscles you see in the…
Hair Gel & Rhymes
The Bay Area—around 30 minutes north of Oakland, Calif.—is where Vocab Slick calls home. This is the same place where he got his start as a rapper. “When I heard the Black Sheep ‘The Choice Is Yours’ album, it changed my life,” says Slick of his early beginnings dabbling with music. “I got that album,…
Naturally Fit
It’s a new year and many people will be out trying new things, from exciting outdoor excursions to new fitness regimens. Don’t jump in feet first without taking measures to prep your body. Katelyn Dexter of Fettle Botanic Supply and Counsel Bend has a few suggestions for keeping your body in tiptop shape, naturally. Minerals…
A Community Thread: Shanan Kelley
Editor’s note: Joshua Langlais is a local photographer and the creator of “A Community Thread,” a project for which he interviews folks on the subject of community, its importance, and how we function as individuals within it. We featured Langlais’ journey to this project in the Dec. 20 issue—quickly realizing the project would be great…
Talks of Recession Surfacing with Government Shutdown
This past week, numerous headlines have emerged about prolonged government shutdowns leading to a recession. With the 2008 recession still fresh in everyone’s mind, the word “recession” makes people think of another housing recession. While some prominent economists have talked about an economic recession, housing has not been a concern because strict lending regulations were…
Free Will Astrology—Week of January 17
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In May 1927, Aquarian aviator Charles Lindbergh made a pioneering flight in his one-engine plane from New York to Paris. He became instantly famous. Years later, Lindbergh testified that partway through his epic journey he was visited by a host of odd, vaporous beings who suddenly appeared in his small cabin.…
Cling Kong
My girlfriend of three years recently took a trip home for a weekend wedding. Before she left, I asked her, “Can you set my expectations as to how often I’ll hear from you?” She said she’d call every day. She called each of the three days but never stayed on the phone very long, always…
Letters to the Editor
Correction In the original print version of last week’s editorial, “The Legislature Misstepped in a Sexual Harassment Scandal. Companies and Organizations Can Do Better,” the text in the third paragraph alluded to Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend) being party to contemplations among Republican leadership of a lawsuit against Sen. Sara Gelser. Knopp and Gelser confirmed with…
Artist Profile: Dan Young
Meet D’Auntie Carol, your favorite art teacher from the 1970s who has nothing but love for you. In flowing caftans and a giant perm, she is not afraid to shy away from political expression and taking over the stage to fill it with psychedelic good vibes. D’Auntie Carol is the creation of local artist and…
Too Sweet Cakes Turns One
Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Too Sweet Cakes with owner Shelbi Blok. The evening includes music by The Parnells, a balloon installation by The Indigo Bride and plenty of free treats. Too Sweet Cakes specializes in cookies, pastries and celebration cakes. Too Sweet Cakes One Year Celebration Sat., Feb. 9, 5-8pm 1012 SE Cleveland Square…
Change is Hard, Try This
There are a lot of reasons to change what you eat, including weight loss, health improvement or environmental reasons. Any diet change can be difficult, so I asked people in the fitness community for advice. Boring can be good “Change is hard, like, really, really hard,” said Aaron Tandem, a coach at Empowered Strength. “There’s…
They’re on the Move!
If you haven’t seen them, you’re either not paying attention, or you’re really busy doing something else. It’s really hard to miss them, especially if they’re pooping all over your deck like they are at my place, or on your car if it’s parked under the juniper tree at the edge of your driveway. Robins!…
