Bend approves its Urban Growth Boundary plan.
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Sign Up for Wilderness First Responder Course by September 24
BTI course covers essential outdoor emergency skills
Exploring the great outdoors can present many unexpected challenges and emergencies, so it’s always best to be prepared. To get you there, Baker Technical Institute is offering a five-day wilderness first responder course from Oct. 3-7, teaching the essentials of emergency and medical care in isolated and extreme environments. Instructors include physicians with specialized field experience in wilderness […]
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One Pumpkin Spice Latte Please!
With the 1st of September pumpkin spice season officially arrived, and Starbucks began to serve its infamous pumpkin spice latte (PSL). This fall-inspired drink has inspired a movement over the years that has infiltrated nearly every major food company from Cheerios to Pringles—with even a tumblr devoted to the “real” PSL. Side note, drinkers may be interested in knowing […]
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Man Dies After Being Hit by Police Car
Victim was pointing a gun at passing drivers, authorities say
Michael Gaskill died August 27, after the Deschutes County District Attorney says he was hit by a police patrol car August 25.
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Bend Physical Therapists Support Cancer Survivorship through “Press On” Event
BEND, OR – Cider will be flowing, live music playing, funds will be raised and local health care professionals will be avowing the benefits an active lifestyle can have on those affected by cancer – all during the second annual “Press On: Moving Lives Through Cancer,” a fundraising and outreach event hosted by area physical […]
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Applications for the 2016 Sustainability Awards Now Being Accepted
The Environmental Center is accepting applications for the 2016 Sustainability Awards, now through September 9, 2016. Awards will be given to an individual, small business, large business, and organization (agency or nonprofit) that are leading the way to a sustainable future in Central Oregon. Application forms and information about the awards can be found on […]
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Second Sunday: Local Author Fair
Bend, OR—Celebrate local writers at the Downtown Bend Public Library at Second Sunday on August 14, 2016, at 2:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Local authors, representing a variety of genres including memoir, poetry and guide books, will read from their work at the 5th annual Local Author Fair. “Central […]
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Local Music Through the Lens of Gary Calicott
Central Oregon based photographer auctions off his local music gallery to benefit The Tower Theatre Foundation
Bend, Ore.—Local Music Through the Lens of Gary Calicott is a fusion of Gary C alicott’s passion for photography and local promoter Jasmine Barnett’s passion to give back to our music/arts community. Gary Calicott takes photos of local music events all over Central Oregon. He has thousands of photos. Gary needed to do something with those photos so […]
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Fireside Audiobox Launches on Kickstarter to Light your Music on Fire
Grey Street Design, the company behind the innovative home audio system,aims to raise $35,000 to begin production and distribution
BEND, Ore.—Grey Street Design announced the start of its Kickstarter campaign to introduce the Fireside Audiobox, an innovative home audio system that puts a mesmerizing new spin on the music-listening experience. The Fireside Audiobox combines classic mid-century modern design with standing wave principles, featuring real flames that playfully react and respond to your music’s sound […]