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Poetry Contest 2022

This annual poetry contest is a collaboration between the Source Weekly, the Deschutes Public Library and the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at Oregon State University-Cascades.
by The Source Staff

It’s a joy to get to review the wonderful and creative works from Oregon-based poets and then to see them read in person during the reading that follows. To select our winners, we ask the budding writing professionals from the OSU-Cascades MFA program to judge in the first round, followed by a final round of […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Drink a Beer, Prep for Ski Season

River’s Place offers affordable ski waxing with a beer to boot
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

With skyrocketing lift ticket prices and ski-bus fares that don’t much offset the cost of driving yourself, it’s tough for a ski (or snowboard) bum out there. But this weekend, a Bend local is lending his expertise to help riders have a little fun and get their gear ready for the season.  For $15, people […]

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Brown Issues Executive Order on Respiratory Illness

It’s not COVID, but its surge could be linked to public health measures adopted during the pandemic
Avatar photo by Jack Harvel

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued an executive order deploying volunteer healthcare professionals, designating emergency health care centers and freeing up state employees to respond to a surge of respiratory viral infections, namely the respiratory syncytial virus. Since the start of RSV season in late October the pediatric hospitalization rate in the state has more than […]

Posted inCulture

BodyWise: A Column on the BodyMind Connection

The beatitude of gratitude
by Mike Macy

This month’s column is especially for those who were “damaged in shipping and handling.” Children who were neglected, abandoned or abused frequently assume that they were either deficient or deserved to be punished. At the time, this may be a brilliant survival strategy. Unfortunately, it sets us up for academic, financial, professional, relational, physical and […]

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El equipo de defensa de Cranston descansa

by Por Jack Harvel Traducido por Jessica Sanchez-Millar

Ian Cranston subió al estrado esta semana en el juicio en el que está acusado por el asesinato de Barry Washington. Cranston fue el primer testigo de la defensa, lo que representó sus primeros comentarios públicos sobre el tiroteo. Durante el contrainterrogatorio, el abogado defensor de Cranston, Kevin Sali, recalcó las heridas que sufrió Cranston, […]

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November Mailbag

Answering your real estate questions
by James Keane

Q: I have heard conflicting things about buyer “love letters” being legal. What gives? A: Great question, this one has gone back and forth a few times. To catch everyone up, in 2021 House Bill 2250 became law, which essentially made seller’s agents reject any documents (letters/photos), not directly related to the real estate transaction. […]

Posted inBend Nest

Cheers to our Community

by The Source Staff

During the holidays, it’s always fun to wander downtown or meander through the Old Mill District with the family while browsing the local shops and ducking in for a warm drink. Bend has some wonderful, locally owned places that are perfect for finding those unique gifts. Shopping locally really is the way to go. Not […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Cascade Lakes Brewing Becomes Not-for-Profit

Profits will go towards positive values
Avatar photo by Brian Yaeger

When Cascade Lakes Brewing opened in 1994 it was the second most profitable brewery in Central Oregon. The Redmond-based brewery was the area’s second brewery, and the Rhine Family became the brewery’s third set of owners in 2018. General Manager Andy Rhine announced that Cascade Lakes is now joining the ranks of Patagonia, which announced […]

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Go Here: Gliding Into Ice-Skating Season

Seventh Mountain Resort hosts its annual opening skate weekend and food drive, with a winter bazaar
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Seventh Mountain Resort has been the place to ice skate in Bend since the ’70s. This weekend, the resort will host its ice rink opening festivities for the season. The 8th annual food drive benefiting the Bend Food Project and the Giving Plate will run from Friday to Sunday, and attendees are encouraged to bring […]

Posted inMusic

Gung Ho: Runway Fashion Makes Its Way to Central Oregon

Bend Creator’s Celebration showcases local fashion and local talent at its runway show
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Bend Creator’s Celebration brings a fashion show to Central Oregon this weekend. Models will strut down the runway at the Midtown Ballroom Saturday, featuring local designers, local vendors and local music. Bryan Du Toit is the producer and director of Bend Creator’s Celebration. Wanting to combine all aspects of runway fashion, art, expression, music and […]

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