Ryan James was working at the Starbucks downtown when he saw his first Freedom Ride. “Leading up to the event, there was a lot of buzz,” he said. “I remember during the morning, we had a line out the door, and then we were completely dead for two hours during the Freedom Ride.” James and […]
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Bend Burlesque & Hot Summer Nights
Summer nights in Bend are about to get hot. On July 1, Bend Burlesque Company will celebrate summer with a new show that will have audience members fanning themselves for relief. Aptly named “These Coming Summer Nights,” the production promises to titillate, thrill, and delight with 11 entertainers, multiple acts, and live music by local […]
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Mrs. Mejaski’s Majestic Majesty
Gotta Dance moves to new owners
Gotta Dance Studio and Company has been part of the Central Oregon landscape for 15 years, and Michelle Mejaski has been the face and driving force behind it since the inception. Hundreds of men, women and children have learned jazz, tap, hip-hop, and contemporary dance from the Gotta Dance team over the years. Recently Mejaski […]
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Three Ways to Get Help With a Down Payment
The main challenge for most first-time homebuyers is coming up with the down payment. This is difficult when rising rents eat away at potential down payment savings. Here are some options that are often overlooked: Ask the seller to pay closing costs. It is not uncommon to ask and receive up to 6 percent of […]
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A Ski Village at Mt. Bachelor
What Are the Chances?
Anyone who skis or snowboards at Mt. Bachelor Resort sooner or later asks an existential question: Why isn’t there a lodge or village at the mountain? Other big ski resorts around the continent offer such amenities and convenience. From the big ones like Whistler in British Columbia to smaller ones like Snowshoe in West Virginia, […]
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Precautions Urged to Help Save Bats
Deschutes National Forest Highlights Precautions at Lava River Cave
Portland, Ore. – Visitors using public lands are encouraged to help fight the spread of white-nose syndrome and save bats in the Pacific Northwest. White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a fungal disease that has devastated bat populations in eastern North America, killing an estimated six million bats since 2006. In March 2016, Washington’s first case of […]
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Sisters Folk Festival Launches New Art Publication
Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has launched a 64-page art publication, “A Community of Artists,” highlighting the vast artistic talent in our region. Over 100 artists are featured, along with an image of their work, their contact information and gallery representation. The publication is targeted to visitors to Central Oregon and will be widely distributed throughout […]
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Upper Deschutes Watershed Council River Clean-up
While we have been busy wringing our hands about the river trash, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council has been busy doing something about it. The local river stewards coordinate the annual Deschutes River Clean-up, and Kolleen Miller, the group’s Education Director, confirms that, “We have watched the problem increase exponentially over the past six years. Last […]
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Troy Field Community Potluck/Picnic
Come down to Troy Field for a community picnic/potluck Wednesday, July 6th from 4-9 p.m. This truly is a bring your own everything (food, chair or blanket). A sound system will be provided so people can share their Troy Stories. There will also be a large canvas where folks can sign their name and leave […]
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Looking Glass Imports & Café Announces Call for Artists & Photographers
Looking Glass Imports & Café announces a call for artists and photographers for their August-October 2016 exhibition. Exhibitions are held throughout Looking Glass Imports & Café, located at 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr., 260 in Bend, OR. 97703, and are two months in duration. New to Bend, Looking Glass Imports & Café offers multi-media […]
