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Moondog Goes Pro
Editor’s note: Several months ago, Bendite Dan Mooney approached me with his extensive tale of making it to the pro ski racing circuit, back in the days when the circuit was just in its infancy. As a tale that starts and ends here in Bend, I knew it was ideal for our Winter Insider issue.…
Life is a Social Network
Even in kindergarten, Josh Rizzo would finish his assignments and then head over to his classmates to help them finish their work. That’s just the way he is. Now 39, Rizzo, a Brooklyn, New York native turned Bend local—has made it his life’s plan to help others. I say “plan” instead of “work” here, because…
Winter Insider 2019
As people living in Oregon’s outdoor sports wonderland, there’s no doubt we’re stoked to bring you this edition of our annual Winter Insider—full of great stories of winter days gone by, and what to look forward to in the coming months. Studded Tires: Who needs ‘em? Do locals really need those studded tires, driving around…
Bachelor for Beginners
Mt. Bachelor’s Sunrise Lodge and its nearby lifts and trails have historically functioned as a less-populated alternative to the main entry point at West Village. But this winter, the whole area will be transformed into a beginner-friendly zone open seven days a week, with two new carpet lifts, another chair, newly cut trails and an…
Bend Runs on Beer
Bend may be a small city, but its cup certainly runneth over with a wide range of local craft brews. By last count, Bend is home to a whopping 22 breweries. On Saturday, Northwest Crossing will be occupied by ale aficionados, pouring a total of 40 favorite and new-to-the-scene beers as part of the 3rd…
It’s Time to Give!
Here at the Source Weekly, we’ve been publishing our Central Oregon Give Guide, in its current form, for the past six years. It’s been a helpful compendium of local nonprofits, with a description of their services and their year-end needs. This year, with the help of Rys Fairbrother and his online platform, WhatIfWeCould.com, we decided…
Powder to The People
For the past 26 years, Wanderlust Tours has offered people in Bend, Sunriver and Sisters the opportunity to explore untraversed territory in Central Oregon. While the company offers a slew of tour opportunities, from volcanoes to craft beverage tours, one of the most unique and awe-inspiring experiences is the Snowshoe and Bonfire Tour—a part of…
Basecamp: Maupin/Dufur
Fall gravel cycling can be a tad tricky: where exactly does the snow start and end? Rather than taking chances in Bend, here’s a better idea: head to the Maupin, Dufur, Tygh Valley area and enjoy the lower elevation. Locals say the daily temps are 5 to 15 degrees warmer than the rest of the region. While…
A Labor Of Leave & Fade To Bleh
A Labor Of Leave I haven’t had sex since my last breakup, and I’m all lusty. I really like this guy, but he seems to have some intimacy issues. We went on a coffee date, and the chemistry made things go further than I would have wanted or expected (making out like crazy in the…
Bend Curling Club Bonspiel
For those looking to get into a winter-related sport that doesn’t involve shusshing down a mountain, curling may be the answer. The Bend Curling Club is inviting participants to its upcoming Bonspiel—the term curlers use for “tournament.” Teams of four play four matches Friday and Saturday, with a final round Sunday morning. “Bonspiels are a…
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
What do you get out of horror movies? The joy of a mild little spook that gets the heart racing and puts a smile on the lips? Or is it a love of something a little heavier, like watching something so disturbing that the world doesn’t look as shiny as it did the day before?…
24 Hours in Bend
Those who live in Bend have a pretty good grasp on what to do and when to do it. But when friends or family come to town for a brief stop, locals want to make sure their peeps have the best time possible in their limited stay. The same can be said for the many…
Source Material
Another month has gone by and we’re already in November! Time flies when you’re writing about music. In October we had a variety of things happen—Kanye West put out an album that more or less fell flat, My Chemical Romance announced a reunion show for the ages and Frank Ocean has come out of the…
From Cindercone to Mud Lake
In early fall, Cindercone Clay Center quietly closed after 17 years as one of Bend’s first and longest-running shared art studios. Its founder, Chad Fox (think Boneyard beer steins), is pursuing a new endeavor and returning to the simpler life of being a studio artist—allowing himself the joy of focusing on his own craft while…
A Saturday Sermon
On Nov. 9, 12 acts will take over Worthy Brewing to deliver a sermon in the form of Neil Young’s greatest hits. Appropriately titled Church of Neil, the evening serves as a celebration of the life and musical works of Young, and also happens to fall on his birthday. These local musicians will tackle a…
Running In Winter
With an abundance of easily accessible trails, Central Oregon is a haven for trail runners of all levels. For most of the year runners can hit just about anywhere without having to deal with harsh conditions—but as the always unpredictable winter begins to roll in, a shift in running strategy is necessary to continue through…
Millennials on the Move
The millennial generation is defined as individuals born between 1981 and 1996. This group has represented the largest share of the homebuying market for the past five years in a row, with the 2018 share at 36%, according to Anna DeSimone, housing advocate and author of “Housing Finance 2020.” Even though millennials make up a…
Vegan Eater, Non-Vegan World
Being vegan can certainly have its own set of challenges. For example: what grass do you eat when there is snow on the ground? Kidding kidding…as a longtime eater and not-so-longtime vegan, I’m well aware of the vast amounts of vegan variety there is out there, and the options seem to be getting tastier every…
Free Will Astrology—Week of November 7
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Poet Robert Bly tells us that the door to the soul is unlocked. You don’t have to struggle through any special machinations to open it or go through it. Furthermore, the realm of the soul is always ready for you. Always! It harbors the precise treasure you need in order to…
Letters to the Editor
Editor’s note: As people living in Oregon’s outdoor sports wonderland, there’s no doubt we’re stoked to bring you this edition of our annual Winter Insider—full of great stories of winter days gone by, and what to look forward to in the coming months. But even as we forge forward into winter, I’m also happy to…
Monkless Opens its New Brasserie
Earlier this year, Monkless Belgian Ales announced it had signed a lease on the space formerly occupied by Craft Kitchen and Brewery, overlooking the Deschutes River. Now, the new Brasserie by Monkless opened its doors Oct. 30. Monkless has hired a Michelin star-trained chef from San Francisco to head up its kitchen, offering a menu…
San Simón Open Downtown
Looking for some “sophisticated debauchery” in downtown Bend? San Simón aims to deliver. The owners of the new bar, now open in Tin Pan Alley, have transformed the space formerly occupied by Lone Pine Coffee Roasters into a lavish space that feels like a hidden speakeasy. Named after the liquor-drinking, chain-smoking Mayan saint, San Simón,…
Are Studded Tires Really Necessary?
Les Schwab says, “Winter tires are important for safe driving if you live somewhere that gets snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain and temperatures of 40 degrees or colder.” Bridgestone Tire informs, “The best way to be prepared for unpredictable winter roads is to install winter tires (also known as snow tires) on your vehicle.”…
