ARIES (March 21-April 19): I am always surprised when there appears yet another authoritative article or book that implies there is one specific right approach to meditation. The truth is, however, that there are many ways. Here’s teacher Christopher Bamford: “Meditation is naturally individual, uniquely our own. There are no rules. Just as every potter […]
Horoscope Week of April 17, 2025
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Get Your Groove On!
When it comes to high fidelity, no sound is as sweet as when a tonearm drops onto a heavy slab of 180-gram vinyl, releasing a cacophony of music deeply embedded in the waxy grooves. To assist local music lovers in seeking out those grooves, there’s a vinyl garage sale on the west side of Bend […]
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Bend Bike Festival Rides in with Community, Sustainability and Fun
Bike lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will gather for the inaugural Bend Bike Festival taking place on April 25-27. The main festivities, including the popular gear swap, happen Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 9am-4pm at The Pavilion in Bend. The festival builds on the long-standing Bend Bike Swap, a major fundraiser for Bend Endurance Academy, […]
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Earth Hero: Alex Hardison
One of Alex Hardison’s most meaningful experiences with the natural world is also one of his earliest childhood memories. It begins on a small sailboat his parents had chartered, not far from their home in Anacortes on Fidalgo Island, Washington. There they bobbed in the Salish Sea. The North Cascade Range and the Olympic Mountains […]
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Trailblazer Hero: Jay Bowerman
While Jay Bowerman is largely retired, the octogenarian sure keeps busy. Bowerman, 82, has recently authored two scientific research papers, which will be published by the Northwestern Naturalist journal. One paper details the nematode parasite that Bowerman has found at alarming levels in the bodies of Deschutes River bull frogs. The other is dedicated to […]
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Air Hero: Bill Kowalik
Bill Kowalik says he doesn’t consider himself any kind of hero. He says he’s part of an active network of volunteers across Oregon seeking to preserve dark skies and diminish light pollution for the health, safety and well-being of all life. “Blue light at night is a particular problem. And more and more people are […]
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Newest Hero: Think Wild & Youngest Hero: Sally Compton
Think Wild, a local organization that works to care for and protect native wildlife through education, conservation, rescue and rehabilitation, continues to expand its services to help. While the nonprofit initially formed in 2016, it launched its wildlife hospital and conservation center, one of its main programs, in 2020. Executive Director Sally Compton has been […]
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Earth Heroes
Preserving the earth is something that benefits us all and ensures future generations a certain quality of life. Some Central Oregonians are more dedicated and passionate on that subject, making it their career or serving as volunteers. In this week’s Earth Heroes issue, we reached out to local nonprofits for “hero” nominations. Our “earth” […]
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Water Hero: Kate Fitzpatrick
Kate Fitzpatrick, the executive director of Deschutes River Conservancy, wears many hats as an advocate for water and the outdoors. Her work with DRC, a local nonprofit, helps to restore streamflow and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. Fitzpatrick has been with the organization for 21 years, and in her current position for […]
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Teacher Hero:Dr. Anne-Marie Eklund
As sunlight filters through towering trees, Dr. Anne-Marie Eklund sits quietly with her students, encouraging them to simply listen and observe. “What did you notice that you didn’t 10 minutes ago?” she asks — whether it’s a new bug or a leaf or something else her students didn’t see before. At Cascades Academy, a private […]