Love the outdoors? You know you do. Here’s your guide to holiday gifts for this season, and the next one. This is part one of the Source holiday gift guide; check back next week for the Indoor Gift Guide. Outdoor Gift Guide · Outside Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together · Outside Gifts for […]
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Old Souls and Royal Jelly
Two very different bands equal one major show
At first glance, Marty O’Reilly and Royal Jelly Jive don’t have much in common. O’Reilly and his band the Old Soul Orchestra are introspective with their music constantly building in intensity and emotion. Their records sound like the scores to beautiful noir masterpieces that have never been made. Royal Jelly Jive, meanwhile, sounds like a […]
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Tips on Staging Your Home During the Holiday Season
Holiday decorations are an important part of the holiday experience for many homeowners, but it is important to take a few items into consideration if your home is on the market during this time. 1. Keep your windows clear. Try not to have the tree in front a window or decorations on your window. This […]
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Book Talk: Sexy Times With Four Romance Novelists
So much romance, so little time…
Contemporary romance author Kate Curran, USA Today bestselling romantic comedy author Tawna Fenske, New York Times bestselling romance author Marie Harte and mystery and western romance author Paty Jager have all been novelists for quite some time. One of the authors, Tawna Fenske, is a Bend local and a USA Today bestselling author who writes […]
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What’s your Blizzard Bar?
The snow is starting to fly. Before the next blizzard, identify your nearest watering hole.
Ah, winter…that time of year when we’re often stuck inside waaayy more than we’d like. Sure, those studded tires are going to get you around when the snow and ice comes around, but once in a while the weather gets so bad that there’s nothing else to do besides hole up at home. But wait! […]
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“Hopelessness is not a strategy for making a difference”
The recent political season has left many disheartened and in need of encouragement. Meanwhile, others are ready for action but unsure what steps to take next. Cue the Central Oregon Social Justice Center, a great resource for taking steps toward a better future and protecting civil liberties. Its weekly newsletter offers some informative meetings and […]
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Celebrating a Century
Deschutes County turns 100
Deschutes County is Oregon’s youngest county, but this month, it’s still turning the ripe old age of 100. It was 1914 when voters approved separating a portion of Crook County—itself part of the giant Wasco County until 1882— to form Jefferson County. In 1916, voters approved the creation of Deschutes County from Crook County. Throughout […]
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Problems on the Plaza
Bend’s downtown is a gathering place for the city—but business owners, officials and loitering youth all differ on how the area should be used
In 2010, the historic Rademacher House—home to Bend’s first mayor—was the site of Arts Central’s educational programming. That year, the organization opted to close down classes in the space, after “a vile act was committed in full view on the porch.” Inside, a group of young children were gathered for an arts class when the […]
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Wonderful Spirits
Local Christmas shows range from goofy to heartwarming
Everyone is looking for something different in their Christmas and the holiday season in general. For some, it’s a way to get some time off of school or work, and for others it’s a time to reflect on what they’re grateful for while surrounded by friends and family. The holidays can also be a rough […]
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Should You or Shouldn’t You?
Tips for pulling off the re-gifting thing
It’s Christmas morning. Your entire extended family—including your parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even cousins whose names you can’t remember— have traveled great distances to come together and celebrate. You have prepared yourself in advance by perfecting the appearance of the natural looking smile and rehearsing the ever-enthusiastic “Thank you!” The room is […]
