Home and Garden Issue
Classroom Cultivation: Funding for School Garden Projects The Environmental Center funds various school garden projects to help students learn while connecting with nature Picnics in the Garden, the Park… or Anywhere Else Bend Boho styles gorgeous picnics that come to you Spring Training on the Farm … Dig In Sustainable agriculture volunteerism—in brawn & brain…
The Psychedelic Frontier
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and owner of Myco-Vision. Through personalized guidance, she helps individuals explore the transformative power of psychedelics for self-discovery, healing, and growth. Mary is passionate about advocacy and education in the psychedelic space. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation, and lend a…
The Third Act
Happy Daylight Saving Time! Sorry to say, no time has actually been saved, just shifted. We lose an hour in March to “spring forward” by adding daylight to the evening and gain an hour or “fall back” in November by adding daylight to the morning. Make sense? Not to me. But apparently it did to…
Talking Svengoolie and the ’70s with David Dastmalchian
Even though his name might not be widely known yet, I guarantee you’ve seen David Dastmalchian on the big screen at least once before. In an acting career that’s already bordering on legendary, the man knows how to pick a project that will enhance his idiosyncratic brilliance into something truly remarkable. Whether he’s a supporting…
Behind the Scenes with Storyteller Brianna Madia
During our conversation for the recent “Central Oregon Pets” issue about her newest book, “Never Leave the Dogs Behind,” New York Times bestselling author, Brianna Madia, invited me behind the scenes, diving beyond her public persona as a turquoise-loving fashionista and “Everyone’s Eccentric Aunt,” and I’m bringing readers along for the ride. “I think we…
Count Me In, Scottie!
Billy and the Box Kid is a fresh string band from Bend that has found its footing in the ever-evolving local music scene, blending Anderson Koenig’s fast-paced acoustic country rock ‘n’ roll with Scottie McClelland’s cajon drumming. “We started as a duo but quickly started acquiring members,” McCelland said. According to the percussionist, the band…
Classroom Cultivation: Funding for School Garden Projects
A total of 11 Central Oregon schools received funding to support garden projects this year. The educational program, through The Environmental Center, helps fund the infrastructure for regional school gardens, awarding over $17,500 to 11 various garden projects. Schools that received funding, which range from elementary schools to high schools, will collectively serve over 1,350 youth…
Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty Ranks #1 in Oregon for Second Year in a Row
Real Trends, the nation’s leading real estate analysis company, unveiled its yearly assessment of the 500 largest real estate brokerage firms in the United States based on closed sales volume in 2023. For the second consecutive year, Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s International Realty ranked #1 for Oregon by generating an impressive $3.1B in residential sales volume…
Picnics in the Garden, the Park… or Anywhere Else
Maybe you’ve seen them around Bend in recent years: over-the-top picnic setups, featuring pillows, lanterns and elaborate table displays… all set up in the theatre of Mother Nature. That’s the work of Shawn Zettle at Bend Boho, who creates popup picnics in Bend for two to 20 people. When it comes to design trends, the…
The Center Foundation Upcoming Concussion Baseline Testing Dates
The Center Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming the Community Concussion Baseline testing dates. This program is made possible thanks to generous support of Taylor Development in Bend, community sponsor for our Community Baseline ImPACT testing program. ImPACT Concussion Baseline testing is available for children ages 12 through 18 who have not already received…
Spring Training on the Farm…Dig In
The pink pumpkin, or Porcelain Doll, is ready to become soup. A farmer sold me on its virtues at the market, likening it to the more common butternut squash variety with adjectives like creamy and perfect. So, I try my hand at seeding, oiling, salting, baking and scraping the most brilliant orange-fleshed, odd-looking squash. In…
Celebrating Naturopathic Medicine in Oregon
Naturopathic medicine has been a unique and integral part of the public health landscape in Oregon for over a century. This National Public Health Week the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) invites Oregonians to honor and celebrate the rich history and heritage of naturopathic medicine in our state. Naturopathic medicine, with a history spanning over…
Central Oregon Home Design Trends
Spend a lot of time watching HGTV and you start to think you know what interior design and home remodeling are all about. Pick some colors, rip out some walls and presto, you’re enjoying a whole new look to your home. But behind those before-and-after home reveals comes a lot of time and hard work…
Environmental Center financia varios proyectos de huertos escolares para ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender mientras que se conectan con la naturaleza
Un total de 11 escuelas del centro de Oregón recibieron fondos para apoyar este año proyectos de hortalizas. El programa educativo, a través de The Environmental Center, ayuda a financiar la infraestructura de huertos escolares en la región, otorgándoles más de $17,500 a 11 distintos proyectos. Las escuelas que recibieron fondos, entre escuelas primarias a…
Stargaze at Smith Rock
The Asterisk Observatory, located at The Spot at Smith Rock, offers a new and unparalleled experience for those looking to delve into the world of astronomy. From now through June, hosted experiences are available nightly, inviting groups to not only observe the night sky but to immerse themselves in it fully with the “Sleep Under…
Open Your Season at Woodlands: A Good Time for a Good Cause
Directly benefiting Sunriver Music Festival, golfing buddies come together on Sunriver Resort’s Woodlands Course on June 2 for the 16th annual Swings fore Strings tournament. With a shotgun start and scramble format, this is a lighthearted way to kick off your summer of Sunriver golfing. Worth noting: a regular 18 holes of golf in prime time at…
We’re Just Particles
Talented painter, producer and singer/songwriter Micah Nelson, under his psychedelic alias, Particle Kid, has sculpted a musical discography that is both daringly original and deeply resonant with his fanbase. With recent releases including “Die When I’m High,” and “Someone Else’s Dream,” Nelson continues to push the envelope, exploring themes of human consciousness, stewardship and the…
“Play On!” Pickleball Tournament Announced
Registration is now open for the first annual “Play On!” Amateur Pickleball Tournament hosted by the Sunriver Music Festival. The tournament will be held at the Fort Rock Park Pickleball Complex in Sunriver, Oregon on May 31 and June 1, 2024. Players interested in registering for the “funds and friends” event can go to www.sunrivermusic.org/pickleball…
Horoscope Week of March 28, 2024
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming days, your hunger will be so inexhaustible that you may feel driven to devour extravagant amounts of food and drink. It’s possible you will gain ten pounds in a very short time. Who Knows? You might even enter an extreme eating contest and devour 46 dozen oysters in…
Four Tips to Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only expected to ramp up more. Remember…
Letters to the Editor 03/28/2024
RE: Big Screen Kenergy. Screen, 3/14 Regarding Jared Rasic’s “Big Screen Kenergy” (3/14), he mentioned director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar acceptance speech as the “best speech.” Rasic called it a “gut punch.” It certainly was. It was a gut punch to the memory of six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust and to the Jews,…
Source Warmup
2024 Street Preservation Plans Bend City Council approved about $4.6 million worth of street preservation work on March 20. This year, the City plans to improve approximately 59 lane miles in Bend including about 16 miles of paving, 21 miles of chip seal, when asphalt emulsion and rock are applied to roads, and 22 miles…
Downtown Bar, The Point, Closes
The Point, a downtown bar on the corner of Franklin and Bond streets, announced its closure this week, just days before it shut down. The bar served up a full complement of bar classics such as nachos and burgers, as well as desserts and cocktails, but it also offered a “full vegan menu” that included…
Morning Story Reflects New Owners’ Doughnut Twists
Any shopkeeper will ask you how your day is going, but Tanankam “Yee” Thanitithanand wants to know your morning story. Moreover, she wants to help make it a sweet one. It’s why she, and her Oishi Japanese Restaurant partner Naruemon “Molly” Stephen, renamed Halo Donuts to Morning Story when the pair took over the doughnut…
Deschutes County Waits to Relocate Juniper Ridge Residents, Continues Cleanup
In June 2023, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a remediation plan to clean up the area of Juniper Ridge and offer services to individuals living in encampments on the County-owned property. On March 20, County staff members updated the board on progress and asked for direction on next steps. The County decided to…
10 Barrel Brewing Unveils Newest Ready-to-Drink Canned Cocktails
10 Barrel Brewing Co. (“10 Barrel”), an award-winning pioneer in the craft brewing industry and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), is thrilled to introduce its latest innovations in the world of ready-to-drink canned cocktails: Disco Lemonade and AMF. These spirited concoctions mark a bold expansion of 10 Barrel’s esteemed…
Commissioners Vote to Move Eastside Parole And Probation Housing
Deschutes County Commissioners voted March 20, in a 2-1 vote, to look for an alternative location for the Wilson Avenue Housing Program. The property, which serves male clients on supervision with Deschutes County Parole and Probation, garnered a lot of input from neighbors and community members who were unhappy with the location and the public…
A Turnabout for the County Adult Parole and Probation Facility Raises Questions About Fiscal Responsibility
Last week, we had questions about the way an Adult Parole and Probation home funded by Deschutes County was designated, and how that might have affected public notice for such a contentious property. This week, we have more questions. The new questions come after the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners abruptly voted last week to…
The Gardening Sessions: A Round-Up!
I’ve never been the best with plants. My college succulent died after I, admittedly, forgot I had it on my desk. Since then, I’ve tried my hand various times to evolve into a successful gardener; the most I’ve managed is to keep a beautiful money tree alive for a few months. This April, the Deschutes…
