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Source Weekly Update Podcast 7/18/19

Central Oregon and the Space Race, the East Trails Project and how Flooding will not stop Library Lovers.

The Source Weekly Update Podcast! Tune in for Central Oregon’s role in the Space Race, the Opening of the East Trails Project and how Library Lovers will not be deterred by recent flooding; all in the July 18, 2019 edition of the podcast. WHERE TO SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Jpo2nd Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2HykqvR Tunein: https://bit.ly/2JmkRww Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2LRpX6c

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A Day at The Sisters Quilt Show

A first timer’s observations of the iconic outdoor event

The 44th Annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show kicked off July 13 in Central Oregon. Festivities started at 9 am, but by 8, traffic had already rolled in for the biggest show anticipated yet. โ€œMy mother had no idea that it would turn into this. People started bringing their quilts and it just grew.โ€ -Valori Wells What […]

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Happy Fourth!

Here’s what’s going on today

Independence day is here, ladies and gentlemen. That means fireworks, cookouts, fun in the sun and more. Here’s a list of a few things happening that can help you plan out your day and properly celebrate the USA. Pet Parade/Old Fashioned Festival 10am-4pm โ€“ Downtown Bend Sunriver 4th of July Festival 10:30am-4pm โ€“ Village at […]

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Bend Park and Recreation Adopts new Mirror Pond Resolution

With a 4-1 vote at the June 18 board meeting, BPRD moves forward with joint plan

After what may have felt like an eternity, local officials have made some movement on the dredging of Mirror Pondโ€”and for what the future might hold for one of Bend’s more recognizable landmarks. Mirror Pondโ€”part of the Deschutes River in downtown Bendโ€”has been building up sediment since it was last dredged in 1984. The issue […]

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Sights From Above Bend

What it looked like to fly in a Ford Tri-Motor airplane

In this week’s Outside section, the Source covered the Fly The Ford tour that is currently making a pit stop in Bend. I got the chance to fly in the Tri-Motor on Thursday, and when I say it was an awesome experience โ€“ that might be underselling it.   While the “Tin Goose” was a giant […]

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