by Lisa Broadwater | Dec 20, 2014 | About Bend, About Central Oregon, Central Oregon Events, Green Building, Home & Design, Local Resources, Uncategorized
In this season of giving, it’s only fitting that the new Bend Area Habitat ReStore was recently unveiled. And even if you aren’t in the market for recycled building materials, appliances, gently used furniture and/or home accessories, it’s worth checking out: Bend’s...
by Lisa Broadwater | Oct 23, 2014 | About Central Oregon, Homeowner Tips, Real Estate News, Uncategorized
November is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Time to get those property taxes paid. Payments must be postmarked no later than Monday, Nov. 17, to be eligible for a discount and to avoid late penalties. If you’ve received your tax statement and you...
by Lisa Broadwater | Sep 4, 2014 | About Bend, About Central Oregon, Central Oregon News, Kudos for Central Oregon, Uncategorized
When it comes to travel info, folks trust Fodor’s. Over the years, the international travel-guide business established by world traveler Eugene Fodor in 1949 has evolved into the world’s largest publisher of English-language travel and tourism information. So...
by Lisa Broadwater | Jul 23, 2014 | Central Oregon Events, Central Oregon News, Local Resources, Uncategorized
I just finished reading Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life, by Poisonwood Bible author Barbara Kingsolver. So I’ve got food on my mind. Kingsolver’s eye-opening first-person account of her family’s one-year commitment to eating only...
by Lisa Broadwater | Jul 1, 2014 | About Central Oregon, Central Oregon Events, Uncategorized
Happy Birthday to Us! If you’re looking for a way to celebrate America’s independence, you’ll find plenty of opportunities in Central Oregon. Here’s a look at the weekend’s festivities: July 3-6 La Pine Frontier Days: Midway, live music,...