SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Even if some people are nervous or intimidated around you, they may be drawn to you nonetheless. When that happens, you probably enjoy the power you feel. But I wonder what would happen if you made a conscious effort to cut back just a bit on the daunting vibes you emanate. […]
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Bend’s Mayor-Elect on Making Bend Better ▶ [with video]
After Melanie Kebler’s Election Day victory, she chats with the Source about her agenda for the future
Bend City Councilor Melanie Kebler became Mayor-Elect Melanie Kebler Tuesday night, besting rival Chris Piper in a two-person race for the city’s top elected position. Kebler was elected to the Bend City Council during the 2020 election, and now, with two years left in that term, one of her first tasks as mayor will be […]
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Festive Holiday Candles
Simple beeswax rolling kits offer fun for all ages
Did you know that once, during the Victorian era, people would place candles directly on their Christmas trees? Affixed with a bit of melted wax and some metal pins, the candles were glued to the branches and then set alight to create a spectacular glow. Unsurprisingly, the risk of a house fire was quite high, […]
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Editor’s Note
Time to kick off the holiday season!
It’s important to remember that only one year ago, faces were covered, and families were discouraged from gathering. Who knew that sharing time together was such a privilege? Thankfully, that time is behind us, and this year, we are reuniting and hugging. I’m excited to be headed to the coast with extended family soon for […]
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Health Expert Q&A with Lindsey Overstreet
Q: One of my teenage daughters has developed a few nervous habits. She is always biting her nails and seems very rushed when speaking. I have tried to talk to her about this, but she denies everything and tells me I’m hovering. Should I be concerned? A: When parents see a change in their child’s […]
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A Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes
Thoughtful reads for kids to bust the winter break blues
As the snow drifts outside the frosty window, what could be more appealing than curling up by the fire (or space heater) in cozy holiday pajamas to lose yourself in a good book? Reading is the perfect, low-cost activity that both young and old can enjoy together. Broadening a child’s worldview and exposing them […]
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New Year, New You!
Local gyms offer parents and kids time to move together
As the new year approaches, many local parents are making resolutions to get more physically active and improve their health. As difficult as it can be to schedule self-care time and childcare, indoor gyms can be a real lifesaver when it comes to meeting those new goals. Not all gyms are created equal, though. At […]
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Should You List Your Home During the Holidays?
Creating comfort and joy, while listing through the holidays
Even though the weather can be challenging this time of year, the holiday season is a terrific time to list your home. With an average of 20,000 visitors per day and all the snow enthusiasts that descend upon Bend once winter arrives, you have a captive audience. Buyers that are shopping in winter are serious […]
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Shepherd’s House After The Lighthouse
Shepherd’s House opened up its navigation center in June, and has been expanding services since.
Next stop: Redmond
Shepherd’s House opened the Lighthouse Navigation Center in July, just four months after the City of Bend approved plans to convert its overnight shelter into a full-fledged 24-hour service center. The renovated shelter has more sleeping space, a lounge area for meals and meetings and a computer lab. About 100 people can stay during the […]
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Bend’s Growing Partner Dance Scene
Lessons to get dance newbies moving and grooving
The Bend social partner dance scene is growing. With so many new dance lesson events coming through the Source Weekly calendar, we thought it would be nice to do a little roundup of options out there. “There’s a lot of technique and connection that goes into social dances, because it’s about lead and follow. You […]
