COVID-19 in Central Oregon
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Featured Events
Family Fun at Oregon Winterfest
Updated for 2020 Oregon Winterfest: Hello Bend! Oregon Winterfest is this weekend and we are right in the middle of enjoying it! This is the …
Rubbish Renewed Fashion Show
Hello Bend! The Rubbish Renewed Fashion Show is next Saturday, January 25. Trust me, this is a show you do not want to miss. So …
Breakfast with Santa at Brasada Ranch
Hello Bend! In keeping with our theme of trying out a new Breakfast with Santa venue every year, our third year in Central Oregon, we …
Sunriver’s Brunch With Santa
Hello Bend! A few years ago our Christmas Elf brought us tickets to Sunriver’s Brunch with Santa as a special treat. What a spectacular event…Sunriver …
Breakfast with Santa at Pine Tavern
Hello Bend! Sunday, December 8 is the 29th annual Breakfast with Santa at Pine Tavern. This is one of Bend’s oldest, most historic restaurants overlooking …
Breakfast with Santa in Bend and Beyond!
Hello Bend….Tis the Season! Thanksgiving isn’t quite behind us, and I already have Breakfast with Santa in Bend on my mind. The holiday festivities start …
Powder Palooza Pre-SeasonDeals on Winter Gear!
Hello Bend! One of our favorite pre-winter events, Powder Palooza, is coming up this Saturday. We stumbled upon this event at the Powder House our …
Creating Memories at the Smith Rock Pumpkin Patch
Hello Bend! Fall is in the air and the pumpkins are here! If you currently live in Bend, undoubtedly you’ve already been to the infamous …
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Fun for Everyone at the Bend Fall Festival
Hello Bend…Fall is officially in the air, and I sure am happy about that after last week’s winter blast. Now that the snow in September …
Bend First Friday with Photographer Jesper Hilts
Hello Bend! Please join me tonight at Cascade Sotheby’s Int’l Realty as I host Bend First Friday featuring local photographer Jesper Hilts. He will be …
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July 4th Bend Pet Parade & Festival
Hello Bend! Who is planning to take advantage of the 4th of July festival and Bend Pet Parade in Bend this year? The day starts …
Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
Hello Bend! Start your Saturday morning strolling through the lively Northwest Crossing Farmers Market in Bend. This popular event kicks off at 10am, and if …
Deschutes Brewery Jubelale Art & Beer Tastings
Deschutes Brewery Jubelale to be featured at First Friday Artwalk! December 1 marks the final First Friday Artwalk of 2017. With downtown Bend bustling and …
Fun for Everyone at the Bend Oktoberfest
School is back in session and the morning air is cool, all signs that Fall is just around the corner. The best way to kick …
Breakfast with Santa in Bend
The Christmas Season is upon us and I am amazed at the wide variety of holiday events and activities available here in Bend. For being …
Don’t Miss the Sunriver Grand Illumination
* Sunriver Resort brings on the fun this Saturday at their annual Sunriver Grand Illumination event. This is an outdoor event featuring a “North Pole” tent, which is heated …
Ski Gear & FREE Beer at Powder House!
Trust me, you don’t want to miss Powder House’s annual Powder Palooza event. Is there a better way to launch the biggest pre-season winter snow gear …
Pumpkin Patch Fun at Smith Rock Ranch
Hello Bend! Fall is in the air & pumpkins are everywhere! I experienced the coolest pumpkin patch I’ve ever been to last fall, just outside …
Exclusive Smith Rock Farm to Fork Dinner
Hello Bend! Are you looking for an idea for a special date night? Or maybe wanting to try some delicious local food in Bend? Here …
Munch and Movies
* Hello Bend! Munch and Movies debuts this Friday at Compass Park in Northwest Crossing. This is a fun event for the family and runs every …
Bend Brewfest
* Hello Bend! Are you ready to get into craft beer mode? Bend Brewfest is just a couple days away, and man does this town …
Check Out Bend’s Family Friendly Art Scene!
Hello Bend! Sharing art experiences with our kids makes for wonderful childhood memories, family bonding, and quality family time together. That is the reason I …
Let the Good Times Roll at Munch and Music!
Hello Bend! Head on down to Drake Park Thursdays this summer to enjoy the free concert in the park. July brings back one of my …
You Must Experience the Freedom Ride!
Hello Bend! As part of 4th of July in Bend, our friends said we MUST experience the Freedom Ride at least once! Of course, since …
4th of July Parade & Festival
Hello Bend! The 4th of July in Bend is amazing! And it’s a lovely reminder that we live in a small town with festivities that …
Bite of Bend
Hello Bend! It’s the beginning of summer and that means the beginning of festival season here in Bend! I don’t think there is a better …
Let’s Run…It’s Race Season in Bend!
Hello Bend! As I continue to embrace the Bend lifestyle, I decided (or should I say let my girlfriend talk me into) running the annual …
Bend’s Must See Fashion Show!
Hello Bend! We had the pleasure of experiencing the …
Bend Christmas Parade
Hello Bend! The place to be on Saturday at noon was downtown at the annual Bend Christmas Parade! Parade Floats and participants ranged from Smokey …
Sunriver’s Grand Illumination
Hello Bend! We spent the day after Thanksgiving at the North Pole! Sunriver Resort brings on the fun at their annual Grand Illumination event. A …
Ski Gear, Free Beer, and Live Music at The Powder House!
Hello Bend! We had a blast this weekend at The Powder House annual Powder Palooza. Is there a better way to launch the biggest pre-season winter …
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