Graduation Rates Hold Steady for Bend-La Pine Schools
District outpaces state rate by 3 percentage points. Bend-La Pine Schools students continue to graduate…
Yearly Archives: 2016
Five Ways to Make Your Office More Energy Efficient
With energy usage soaring, it’s no surprise that both households and businesses alike want to…
COCC Hosts Discussion About Income Inequality
To honor the work of nonviolent social justice advocates during the Season of Nonviolence, Central…
Cascade Women’s Expo Returning to Central Oregon in April
An ultimate ladies’ day out, the 2nd annual Cascade Women’s Expo, is returning to Central…
Annual Community Baby Shower For Babies of Bend Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Bend
For eleven years the women’s service club, Soroptimist International of Bend (SI Bend) has been…
Success for Central Oregon Inventors Network First Meeting
(Photo above provided by E::SPACE) The meeting was attended by over 45 inventors and individuals…
La Pine’s Grounded Café is Non-Profit Serving up Coffee with a Purpose
(Photo above: owner Deena Dowler | courtesy of Grounded Cafe) La Pine residents Deena and…
February 18 City Club Hosts Water Management Lessons from Down Under
(Photo courtesy of City Club) What can we learn from the Land of Oz? Two…
Warner Canyon Ski Area Welcomes Central Oregonians
Just three hours from Bend, sporting great terrain and affordability, Warner Canyon Ski Area is a great family friendly weekend getaway. Plus, supporting community and club ski resorts around the region after a multi-year drought is important to the success of the entire Oregon winter industry. Showcasing about 800 vertical and 200 acres accessible from a three-seater lift with a mid-mountain get-off, Warner is impressive for a community non-profit. With 22 runs to choose from there are equal number advanced and intermediate/beginner lines and the longest trail measures 1.1 miles. There is a black diamond run called Coyote to the skiers’ left, which takes riders on a steep drop into the trees where any number of untracked paths can be explored. To skiers’ far far right, there are many aches of un-groomed gullies, kicker rocks and other such playful features to jib. Overall, Warner provides a great balance of traditional resort corduroy and lift accessible side country ambiance. Warner is located 11 miles, about 15 minutes drive, from the town of Lakeview where there are plenty of options for accommodation. Budget options include the cozy Stevens two bedroom Lakeview Cottage which can be reserved at 541-382-1872 or Hunters Hot Springs, 541-947-4242. The operators at Warner Canyon say they can provide an excellent shred fest at a fraction of the cost with none of the lines or crowds. For more information on cost, terrain, and cross country, backcountry, and snowmobile trails see, http://warnercanyon.org or call 541-947-5001.
Annual Pup Crawl Combines Local Favorites: Craft Beer and Animals
Have a howling good time at a local brew pub during the Pup Crawl and help raise money for homeless animals. Join us for the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s 5th Annual Pup Crawl on February 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18 and 19 from 4-7pm each night. Join us at any or all of the nights at eight great brewpubs. Tuesday, February 2 at 10 Barrel Brewing Company (1135 NW Galveston, Bend 97701) Thursday, February 4 at Deschutes Brewery (1044 NW Bond, Bend 97701) Friday, February 5 at Wild Ride Brew Company (332 SW 5th, Redmond 97756) Tuesday, February 9 at Worthy Brewing (495 NE Bellevue, Bend 97701) Thursday, February 11 at GoodLife Brewing Company (70 SW Century, Bend 97701) Friday, February 12 at Riverbend Brewing Company (2650 NW Division St, Bend 97701) Tuesday February 16 at Crux Fermentation Project (50 SW Division St, Bend 97702) Thursday February 18 at Craft Kitchen & Brewery (803 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR) Thursday February 18 at Atlas Cider (550 SW Industrial Way, Bend, OR) Friday February 19 at Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Lodge (1441 SW Chandler, Bend 97702) …