The Oregon Senior Games (OSG) is a collection of organized athletic events that are open for active adults, age 50 and older, and is a qualifier for ranking in the National Senior Games in Birmingham, Ala. Oregon was one of the last states to participate in this event. Going on its third year come this […]
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“Heart Like a Wheel”
Honey Don’t
Honey Don’t is a local band to see at the 4 Peaks Music Festival on June 16, bringing all that Americana music has to offer: bluegrass, folk, old timey, country, blues, swing and even bits of jazz. It is a genre limited only by the artist’s interpretations and this group shows no restraint. The band […]
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Summer Movie Previews—Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of the Summer Movie preview, in which the month of July is covered. There are a ton of exciting releases not covered here, so look at this as a guide for the huge stuff. Enjoy. July 1 “The BFG” What it’s about: It’s an adaptation of the lovely Roald Dahl […]
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Picks 5/25-6/1
Thursday 26 Alice Hoffman AUTHOR! AUTHOR!—Hoffman is living a writer’s dream. With dozens of novels, children’s books and screenwriting credits including “Independence Day” and “Practical Magic,” her name is often on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Her novel, “Here on Earth,” received the stamp of approval of Queen Oprah as well. She’s the […]
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Central Oregon Hunting and Fishing
National Wild Turkey Federation
Nineteen years ago Jeff DeLeon’s life took a major turn. A car accident paralyzed the military veteran from the waist down. Eric Keefer’s life changed in a similar way when he was paralyzed from an ATV accident. Both men, one a vet and the other not, have something in common. They love the outdoors and […]
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Tetherow’s New Head Golf Pro Jake Edwards
A family-friendly atmosphere welcomes younger golfers
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour is considered one of the most valuable audiences in sports, more likely to own second homes, use the advice of a financial advisor and invest more than $100,000. The demographics of PGA Tour viewers includes more C-suite executives and more women in top management positions. Yet, despite the value […]
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Affordable Housing via Community Land Trusts
Community land trusts develop affordable housing on land held in trust by a non-profit housing organization. Portland has such a program called Proud Ground that has provided affordable housing since 1998. Many of us are familiar with community land trusts that are conservation oriented, but the housing ones are conservational to the extent that often […]
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Go Here 5/25-6/1
Mt. Hood’s New Tiny House Village A weekend away in a tiny home might be just the ticket to figure out what it’s really like to live life with a small footprint. The Tiny House Village at Mt. Hood Village Resort is a vacation getaway in Welches, with five unique tiny homes, each between 175 […]
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Bangers & Brews
A new bratwurst eatery opens off of Century Drive
Just in its infancy, Bangers & Brews is the newest savory sensation to hit the streets of Bend. Open for almost three weeks, this family owned business is bringing a whole new flavor to town. This eatery is equipped with Humm Kombucha, Boneyard, and GoodLife beers and Altlas Ciders—all staple beverage options for those holding […]
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Farmers Markets Open for Summer
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday markets offer three locations
Bend Farmers Market will open for the season next Wednesday, June 1 and dozens of vendors will return to offer shoppers baked goods, fresh flowers, flats of vegetables, berries and other fruits, plus more summer delights to take home. There are many fun surprises to discover, too, such as lavender, honey or jelly. Plain or […]
