An event aimed to inspire and engage youngsters with music is the idea behind a petting zoo of instruments. The annual Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert is a free event on Saturday, Jan. 31, which includes a “zoo” of instruments for children to hold and explore. The event, put on by the Central Oregon Symphony, will […]
A Free Kids Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo
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Tax Money Put to Quick Use for Flat Fire-affected Landowners
Last summer, on Aug. 21, Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District staff delivered a presentation to its board of directors about a potential pilot program to, among other things, aid wildfire-affected landowners. Literally that same day, the Flat Fire broke out near Sisters. It ultimately burned more than 23,000 acres and prompted that pilot program […]
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A Pop-Up Persian Evening
A pop-up dinner will whisk you away to another country as Hoss Talebi hosts another one of his Persian nights. He’s occasionally offered the event over the past two years. Talebi, who owns Dogs and Fries at the Bend Airport, says he started the pop-up dinners after receiving requests. He was born in Iran, where […]
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Pattie Gonia Sued by Patagonia for Trademark Infringement
Pattie Gonia, a nationally touring drag queen, entrepreneur and activist for LGBTQ and environmental causes, has been sued by Patagonia, the outdoor brand, for six claims of trademark infringement. The company is seeking a jury trial and damages of $1. The lawsuit may complicate Pattie Gonia’s upcoming national drag show tour, which will visit nearly […]
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Savage in Bend: The Oldest Business
Because I often get questions about the “oldest” things in Central Oregon, I thought I’d tackle one to kick off the Savage in Bend column for this year. Catherine H. asks, “What is the oldest business in Bend?” There are several factors to consider, but if we mean the currently operating longest business under the […]
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New Year, New Money Rules For Women
As the new year begins, many of us focus on wellness goals. More sleep, more movement, more balance. But there’s another type of wellness that deserves just as much attention in January: women’s financial wellness. And here’s the truth most traditional financial advice ignores, classic investment strategies were built around a man’s life path, not […]
Posted inOutside Features
Local Author Wins Literary Awards Following Publication of His Evocative Memoir About His Adventures
Michael Cooper, like most people, has many sides. There’s Michael Cooper, adventuring outdoorsman who’s racked up more than 8,000 miles trailblazing in the desert and backcountry, summitted countless mountains (including the 10 highest peaks in Oregon), run wild rivers, and been on the brink of death more than once. There’s also Michael Cooper, music journalist, […]
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Not Just Another Taco
As a Latina who eats a lot of Mexican food, to say that I love tacos is an understatement. To say that Taco Tuesday is my favorite day of the week is also a huge understatement. As soon as I wake up in the morning, I start thinking about what type of tacos I’m going […]
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Letters to the Editor, Week of Jan. 29
Dismayed by the District Mapping Process As an Independent voter, I’m dismayed at the direction taken by commissioners Patti Adair and Tony DeBone on expanding the Deschutes County Commission from three to five members. Republicans Adair and DeBone “control” the county commission, with Democrat Phil Chang in the minority. A committee was appointed mostly by […]
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A Special Night of Blues to Support Students
Five-time Grammy winner Keb’ Mo’ is headlining the return of Sisters Starry Nights in April. The benefit concert has raised money for the Sisters School Foundation for decades. Jeri Fouts helped launch the fundraiser with other volunteers in 1997 to fill a void in school funding due to two voter approved state measures that limited […]