Whether you’re shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts or ice skating with loved ones, Seventh Mountain Resort invites you to its third annual Holiday Bazaar — a weekend of holiday shopping, seasonal sips and cozy winter fun. Nestled in the scenic Deschutes National Forest on the way to Mt. Bachelor, the resort transforms into a winter wonderland […]
Holiday Magic at Seventh Mountain’s Festive Bazaar
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Give Books for a Thoughtful Season
It’s easy to forget that the darkest time of the year is when the Earth is at its closest point to the sun. The cold days and long nights draw us inward as we reflect on the year and bring our loved ones in close. The glittering ice and twinkling lights remind us that the […]
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Are We That Entertained?
“Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.” —Juvenal (100-200 A.D.) There’s a meta […]
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What the Beer Lover in Your Life Wants from Sudsy Santa
Beer lovers are actually the easiest people to shop for, provided you don’t get them a suitcase of Michelob Ultra or an eighth pair of boxers with a bottle cap pattern. With so many local breweries, you can’t go wrong but here are a few sure-fire ways to gift right. Belgium is famous for inventing […]
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A Market with a View
It’s no secret that the Redmond community loves its festive events, and holiday markets are no exception. With several exciting markets to get anyone into the holiday spirit, folks can prepare for a fun experience at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards this weekend. The vineyard is holding its annual Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 30 […]
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Local Brew: Behind the Counter at Bellatazza Caffé
Step into Bellatazza and let the symphony of coffee culture envelop you: the methodical whir of grinders preparing the day’s beans, the rhythmic tamp of espresso, the gentle hiss of steam transforming local milk into frothy goodness. Beyond the familiar cafe percussion, there’s the warm hum of conversation and the rustle of newspapers – a […]
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The Third Act
As it turned out, on the night of the presidential election I wound up driving south and east on Highway 205, on my way to meet with a couple whose ranch lies on the Oregon/Nevada border. Over the course of the past two years, I have been interviewing people throughout the southeastern corner of the […]
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What We Can Learn from the Mountains
Growing up in Central Oregon, I always saw the mountains. They were there when I learned how to ride a bike, when I went to prom, when I experienced life and death in their shadows. Yet I don’t know a lot about these peaks other than touching the rocks on outdoor excursions and saying good […]
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A Half-Connected Project on Hawthorne Avenue Undercuts the Vision of a United Central Bend
Don’t get us wrong: The vision for the Hawthorne Bridge is a good one. The design is beautiful, and it will be the conversation piece that city leaders hope it will be, when locals and visitors alike are going to and fro along Highway 97. It will be a nice showpiece, but those of us […]
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The Push To Decrease Kids’ Access To Guns
On Monday, Oct. 21, a 12-year-old at Pilot Butte Middle School brought a loaded handgun to school. Police later said the child, “brought the gun to school with a plan to use it and had identified a list of targets” and the gun came from home. The child’s parent was cited for failing to secure […]