Deschutes Land Trust Events Memorial Day weekend has kicked off the summer and has Central Oregonians anxious to hit the trails. Deschutes Land Trust, an organization that conserves and cares for over 8,750 acres of land in the region, is here to help get those winter legs moving with a variety of outdoor hikes and […]
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Fishing Backcountry Lakes
Enjoying the solitude and beauty of Central Oregon
Though the general trout fishing season is well underway in Oregon, many of the High Cascade Lakes that sustain planted fish remain inaccessible due to snow and ice. It can be as late as mid-June or even early July before some of these lakes can be reached on foot or by horseback, but when the […]
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Oregon Senior Games are Back
5k will benefit Disabled American Veterans program
The Oregon Senior Games (OSG) is a collection of organized athletic events that are open for active adults, age 50 and older, and is a qualifier for ranking in the National Senior Games in Birmingham, Ala. Oregon was one of the last states to participate in this event. Going on its third year come this […]
Posted inOpinion
Letters 6/1-6/8
Troy Field should be protected and preserved as a Historic Community Open Space Over the past year, Troy Field, the little playing field next to McMenamins, has been the talk of the town. Some people think of it as their green space that has always been there, some remember their earlier years playing sports or […]
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Inside the Box
The Box Factory celebrates 100 years of pride
The people of Bend have much to celebrate in a town with rich history and a unique melding of things old and new. This month, Bendites will have just one more reason to raise their glasses, as the Box Factory, formally known as the Old Mill Marketplace, blows out the candles marking 100 years of […]
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Lots and Lots of Coffee
Seven plays, creation to production, in 24 hours
I am not what anyone would call an experienced theater director. I have only two shows under my belt, both within the last two years. Basically, I’m making it up as I go, with only my years as an actor working for great directors to guide me. The upcoming 24/Seven Theater Project will not only […]
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Mockingbird Gallery at First Friday
Bend has established its place in the nation for its love of the outdoors, but one thing this town is also becoming known for is its love and appreciation for the arts. The Mockingbird Gallery is just one of the many examples of businesses that have been showcasing the creative side of life and sharing […]
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Breaking Fast
The Pancake Wagon is now open for breakfast on Colorado Avenue
Breakfast is a widespread edible favorite among anyone with a palate and a pulse. Too often choices in this morning meal are confined to either a lengthy sit-down session or a drive-through order followed by immediate regret. However, now Bendites have another option. Open for almost three weeks, The Pancake Wagon located on Colorado Avenue, […]
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The Inside Kids Ep. #1
Angela Moore and Jared Rasic bring you a new arts and culture podcast from Bend, Oregon and The Source Weekly. Episode One of The Inside Kids: In which we talk about Game of Thrones, comic books, The Walking Dead and overall just nerd out over how delightfully nerdy everything is.
