Every month, a group of foodies with a plant-based mentality gather in Redmond to share good food and build community. The Redmond Vegan Potluck was started a number of years ago by Holly and Andrew Hoeksema, who held the meetings first at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and later at the Redmond Library, current group […]
In Redmond, a Vegan Potluck Tradition
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Letters to the Editor 10/10/2024
Guest Opinion: City Council candidates agree there’s a housing crisis; new tree code suggests otherwise By Kirk Schueler and Jesse Russell On Monday, Sept. 30, the candidates for Bend City Council gathered to share their views at a forum on affordable housing. Despite their differences, the candidates all agreed that Bend is facing a serious […]
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Horoscope Week of October 10, 2024
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 2010, Edurne Pasaban became the first woman to climb the world’s tallest 14 mountains, reaching the top of Shishapangma in China. In 2018, Taylor Demonbreun arrived in Toronto, Canada, completing a quest in which she visited every sovereign nation on the planet in 18 months. In 1924, explorer Alexandra David-Néel […]
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Mystery and Magic at the Masquerade
Redmond’s Pangaea Guild Hall transforms into a masquerade ball on the evening of Oct. 12. This one-night-only event, hosted by owners Chris and Kari Trulsen, offers a dose of role play, cocktails, food and fun games. Pangaea Guild Hall, known for its vintage charm, serves as a unique tabletop gaming space by day and a […]
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A Picture-Perfect Pumpkin Patch
As the crisp autumn air sweeps through Central Oregon and the leaves transform to vibrant hues, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by wandering through a pumpkin patch framed by the Cascade mountains. Whether you’re seeking that perfect pumpkin or simply looking for a peaceful place to connect with loved ones and […]
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For Redmond’s Food Scene, the Sky’s the Limit
Fun fact: According to the 2022 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, Redmond is the youngest city in Central Oregon — by a lot. Redmond’s median age was 36.4 in 2022, compared to 38.3 in Madras, 41.7 in Bend, 42.4 in Prineville, 47.9 in La Pine and 49.4 in Sisters. Oregon’s median age […]
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Hemp Beverages Reach New Summit
Just three months ago, I wrote about the three Bend beverage makers who noticed how the 2018 federal Farm Bill spelled out that products containing 0.3% dry-weight volume of THC are legal to produce, distribute and sell. It essentially translates to being able to consume drinks that boast a low-key 2 milligrams of hemp-derived (but […]
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Understanding Intimacy
Dear Dr. Jane, I’m a 39-year-old single woman. I have a great job, a nice place and a really cute dog. Overall, I’m happy. The problem’s been dating. The men my age don’t usually have the maturity I’m looking for and most older men seem incredibly entitled. A while back, I connected with a mid-50s […]
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Bridging Housing Gaps in Redmond
Every year, new efforts continue to appear and expand in Deschutes County to help transition people out of homelessness. After seeing success in a number of different projects aimed at housing vulnerable populations, local leaders and service providers have plans to expand current successful projects, while introducing others that address gaps in the housing continuum. […]
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Abandoned Puppies Found at Bend Park
An individual found a box of abandoned puppies at Hollinshead Park, which was reported to Bend Police on Sunday, Oct. 6. The box contained eight puppies, who are now with the Companion Animal Medical Project, a nonprofit that provides free veterinary care to the unhoused population of Central Oregon. The individual who found the puppies […]