LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Robin & Todd Clement, Monkless Belgian Ales 🎧
This episode of Grand Craft BEND welcomes Robin and Todd Clement, founders of Monkless Belgian Ales. The Clements personify a Hollywood love story, if Hollywood was a beer-soaked high desert town that focused on true and truly lovable characters. Whereas the Monkless Brasserie became the brewing company’s sequel, we learn about the upcoming Monkless Abbey to complete the trilogy. Listen now: Source Weekly…
LISTEN: Jason Kropf, Oregon State Rep., House District 54 🎧
In this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer chats with State Representative Jason Kropf as he’s headed into the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly, which convened for the 2024 Legislative Session on Monday, February 5th. Jason represents House District 54 in the Legislature. Elected in November 2020, Jason is currently in his second term of office. Hear…
LISTEN: Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator 🎧
February is Black History Month and in this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College. The college is hosting events throughout the month including a drum making class, a screening of Blend: On Being Black in Bend and an author event with Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggets…
Volunteers In Medicine Executive Director Kat Mastrangelo Receives National Recognition
The National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics has awarded Kat Mastrangelo, executive director for Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades, with the prestigious Circle of Caring Award. Now in its second year, this national award is recognition of the accomplishments and dedication of leaders in the Volunteers in Medicine clinic community. Mastrangelo was…
Redmond Kiwanis Club Extends See’s Candy Sales
Redmond Kiwanis club members are extending their holiday sales of See’s Candy by participating in the Redmond merchants’ Galentine’s Day promotion on Saturday, Feb. 10. You’ll find sweets for yourself or your sweetheart at High Desert Floral, 231 SW Sixth St., from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. On Valentine’s eve, Feb. 13,…
Bend Pickleball Club Announces 2024 Pacific Northwest Classic Sponsored By Thump Coffee
The fifth annual Pacific Northwest Classic, sponsored by Thump Coffee and hosted by Bend Pickleball Club, is on the calendar for July 24-28, 2024 at Pine Nursery Park in Bend. The Pacific Northwest Classic is a USA Pickleball-sanctioned tournament that attracts players and fans across the country each year. As a sport, pickleball has seen…
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests In HSCO To Save And Improve The Lives Of Pets In Central Oregon
The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) received a $5,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Central Oregon. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since…
Avelo Airlines Extends West Coast Schedule Through Mid-June
Avelo Airlines has announced it is extending the airline’s West Coast schedule through mid-June. Avelo Customers can now book spring and summer travel to 16 popular destinations through June 11, 2024, at aveloair.com. Avelo Airlines Head of Network Planning Trevor Yealy said, “We are pleased to extend Avelo’s West Coast schedule as our customers begin…
$500,000 Grant From Murdock Trust Goes To La Pine Wellness Center
La Pine Community Health Center (LCHC) has received $500,000 from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust toward construction of its new three-story, 27,000-square-foot Wellness Center – one of 30 grants to nonprofits serving the Oregon community that totaled more than $7.5 million. The $500,000 amount put LCHC among the top five Oregon grantees, according to this…
Burgerville Eyes Bend
Hazelnut chocolate milkshake, anyone? For those who travel to the Willamette Valley or Portland on occasion, you’ll already know the Northwest fast-food chain, Burgerville, which boasts locally sourced ingredients, like the hazelnut shake. It’s been eight years since the chain opened a new location, but it’s breaking that streak with the opening of a new…
Deschutes County Legislative Priorities
On Jan., 26, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners held its first 2024 legislative update. The meeting went over several legislative priorities from its lobbying group, NW Policy Advocates, and will continue to discuss these issues on Feb. 2 ahead of the 2024 legislative session on Feb. 5. Three of these meetings will take place…
Q&A with Co-Director of Neighbors 4 Redmond
Neighbors 4 Redmond is a group of individuals who help inform residents about city-wide and county-wide issues. The group hosts an event once a month at High Desert Music Hall featuring different speakers who help inform residents about what’s happening in their city and county. The next event will be held on Feb. 25 from…
When Your House Rep Isn’t From Here and China is More Important than the District
When hopeful politicians tour their prospective districts, stumping for votes, a common approach is to boast about just how well they know the ins and outs of the district. They might name-drop or mention pressing issues, for example, all in the name of proving that they’re the most well-versed candidate and the most dedicated to…
Little Monsters
It’s been a cliché for a long time that we’re always changing as we age, but are the more important changes physical or psychological? Sure, physically, our bodies start weak, grow stronger and then spend decades discovering new aches and maladies, but psychologically is where things get really interesting. If you feel like following me…
A Drink from Your Loving Cup
Dabs gained widespread popularity in Oregon shortly after cannabis legalization in 2014. It refers to both the product, generally butane hash oil, also known as BHO, in numerous formats such as shatter, wax, budder, etc., and the serving size, with some users confusing “dab” with “thumb sized brain melting glob.” “Concentrates” is a broader term…
Luck Be a Lady
We definitely experimented with more instruments, and synths,” local singer/songwriter Travis Ehrenstrom of Travis Ehrenstrom Band admitted. The experimentation he’s referring to, of course, is the science of piecing together a new album with his bandmates. “It was really just the impetus of feeling like we had enough material to work on something. We took…
Preguntas y Respuestas con el Codirector de Neighbors 4 Redmond
Neighbors 4 Redmond es un grupo de personas que informa a los habitantes sobre los problemas a nivel condado y ciudad. El grupo organiza reuniones una vez al mes en High Desert Music Hall presentando a diferentes ponentes que comparten información a los habitantes sobre lo que está sucediendo en su ciudad y condado. La…
The Top Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home
Has the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind? If so, you’re not alone. More buyers are choosing to go this route and buy a multi-generational home. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons why, to see if a home like this…
Awakening Your Inner Hero: A column helping locals live a kinder and more courageous life
Are we ever too young or ever too old to ponder, in our own way, why we’re here? Life seems long sometimes. Sometimes, not so long. Regardless, it’s all we have, so let’s do our best to do it the best we can. Could I have chosen three weightier topics for today’s message? Probably not.…
Simply Delicious: The Farmer’s Deli
It’s no secret for those of us who spend a lot of time working, living or existing in downtown Bend, but for those of you that don’t, I’m here to put a great big spotlight on Farmer’s Deli, one of the absolute best spots to get breakfast or lunch in all of downtown. You can…
Welcome to the Cabaret
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating: no one puts on a show like John Kish. He doesn’t just sell out performances of his productions, he sells out the entire run (believe me I know, I’ve tried and failed to get tickets before). The Greenhouse Cabaret’s productions from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” to…
Local Program Aims to Expand Child Care
Charlene Brown, originally from Hawaii, began looking for a day care center in Prineville for her two-year-old daughter last year. During her search, she had trouble finding a quality child care center that she felt comfortable taking her daughter to. She had always thought of opening up her own child care facility. “It’s something that…
Horoscope Week of February 1, 2024
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s the fifth annual Brag Therapy Holiday—for you Aquarians only. During this celebration, we expect you—indeed we want you—to boast with panache. Tell us all in exquisite detail why you are such a marvelous creation. Explain how you have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to transform yourself into a masterpiece of intuitive…
Expo Invites People to the Outdoor Playground
Scheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 3, the Oregon Partners in Conservation Family and Youth Expo invites adventurists of all ages to discover more of the outdoor playground that is Central Oregon. The expo will serve as an educational platform where families and youth can learn from subject matter experts who are passionate about…
Source Warmup
Bend Teachers Union Reaches Contract Agreement On Jan. 29, Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Education Association, the BLPS teacher’s union, reached a conceptual agreement on a new contract, according to a press release. The four-year agreement concluded negotiations that started last May. The agreement provides a cost-of-living increase for certified employees, and an agreement…
Celebrating Advocacy and Achievement
In commitment to fostering understanding, unity and social justice, Central Oregon Community College will host an array of events throughout February and March with the goal of educating and uniting the local community during Black History Month and the Season of Nonviolence. The Season of Nonviolence is a 64-day educational media campaign dedicated to promoting…
Letters to the Editor 02/01/2024
Corrections: In the Jan. 25 story, “Winter Wonders: Caring for Winter Hummingbirds,” the author recommended a 4:1 sugar-to-water ratio for hummingbird food; that was incorrect. It’s “water to sugar.” In the Jan. 25 story, “Dinner at the Hook & Plow,” the author mentioned eating swordfish. It was sturgeon. We regret the errors. Guest Opinion: Telling…
