Onlookers came out by the hundreds for the annual Veterans Day parade in Redmond on Nov. 11. The festivities began at Tuesday at 11:11 am, in homage to Armistice Day from World War 1. That war officially ended in 1918, at the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day. This was the […]
Veterans Day
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Veteran’s Day Brewery Pop Up
With each sale, Braveheart gives back to veteran and military support groups
A local brewery and catering company unite for one tasty and refreshing pop up event. Braveheart Brewing is veteran owned, and its mission is to craft beer that “tastes and does good.” With each sale, Braveheart gives back to veteran and military support groups. They’ve partnered with Bowtie Catering to bring a special beer and food […]
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Honor and Humility
Local WWII veteran reflects on act of courage
Robert “Bob” Maxwell pauses at the door of Bend Senior High School and takes off his World War II hat and stores it under the seat of his shiny red walker. Inside, large black and white drawings of Salvador Dali, Mother Teresa, and Martin Luther King Jr. encircle the cafeteria and in an adjacent corner, […]
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Bend Celebrates Veterans Day with Parade, Events and Freebies
Today is Veteran’s Day, and there is a host of ways to honor the service of military veterans and enjoy some of that appreciation if you are a vet or active military service member yourself. EVENTS Veterans Day Parade Local groups march down Wall Street to honor veterans. 11 am-2 pm. Downtown Bend. Free. Veterans […]