Luxury Living – NE Bend Oregon Homes on Acreage

Posted on July 27, 2010 by KrysteAdams

Luxury Living in NE Bend Oregon – Homes on Acreage

Luxury Neighborhoods with Acreage in NE Bend  include Royal Oaks, Country View East, Overtree Ranch, Old Deschutes and Scottsdale Ranch.  These neighborhoods are located near the NE Bend city limits close the the UGB. Royal Oaks and Scottsdale Ranch neighborhoods can both be reached from NE 18th Street. These luxury neighborhoods feature large homes on acreage and give homeowners the feel of living in the country close to town.

Our featured home for sale is on 2.5 acres in Royal Oaks neighborhood in NE Bend. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is 4176 sqft and incredibly functional.  This beautiful home is optimized for storage and entertaining.  For more information on this home for sale in NE Bend contact Kryste Adams.

NE Bend OR Homes in for Sale in Royal Oaks, Country View East, Overtree Ranch, Old Deschutes and Scottsdale Ranch Neighborhoods range in price from mind $400,000′s for a distress sale to over $1million. The majority of these fantastic homes are located on at least 2 acres.  A few of the neighborhoods also allow for horses.  Each of these NE Bend Neighborhoods are close to all Bend has to offer, it’s no more than a 15 minute drive to downtown Bend or Costco giving these homes the feel of luxury country living yet close to town.

For more information on this home for sale or other NE Bend, OR homes for sale contact Kryste Adams.

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365 Things to do in Bend, OR – Hump Day Hash Free Concerts for Non-Profits

Posted on July 21, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend, OR – Hump Day Hash Free Concerts to bring awareness to local Non-Profits. Hump Day Hash features local artists each Wednesday night through late August.  These concerts are free and fun for all ages!Hump Day Hash Free Concerts in Benc OR

I started writing today’s Thing thing to do in Bend when I ran across Hump Day Hash, what a great idea! With the struggling economy in Bend, it’s great to have so many free concert series.  I for one am more likely to spend the money on food and drinks if I’m not purchasing a concert ticket.  Since I can’t make it this evening someone have a drink for me!

Hump Day Hash is located at the Century Center at the corner of SW Century Dr & SW Commerece Ave

Ticket Cost: Free
Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
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July 21, 2010 - Tim Coffey benefiting Habitat for Humanity
July 28, 2010 – Blowin’ Smoke benefiting Deschutes Land Trust
August 4, 2010 – Mark Ransom and The Mostest benefiting KPOV, 106.7 FM
August 11, 2010 - Leif James benefiting Village Works
August 18, 2010 – The Autonomics benefiting Rise Up
August 25, 2010 – Shireen Amini benefiting Human Dignity Coalition

Food and drinks will be available and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the charity of the night, so make sure to bring a bit of cash for food while enjoying a free concert for a great cause.

For more information on the Century Center check out the article in the Bend Bulletin on the Hump Day Hash and Century Center Complex.

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365 Things to do in Bend – Lunch or Dinner at Kebaba

Posted on July 20, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend – Lunch at Kebaba Modern Middle Eastern Cafe on Newport Ave. it’s kebabalicious! I can’t take credit for the term but it’s true! I’m not the only one who thinks so, Kebaba has been a two time winner each each year in the Source Weekly Readers’ Poll of The Best of Central Oregon. They haven’t won 2010 yet – but that’s because the results haven’t been released.

  • Best Vegetarian Restaurant, 2009 The Source Weekly Readers’ Poll
  • Best Ethnic Restaurant,2009  The Source Weekly Readers’ Poll
  • Best Ethnic Restaurant, 2008 The Source Weekly Readers’ Poll Food at Kebaba in Bend OR
  • Best Ethnic Restaurant,2007 The Source Weekly Readers’ Poll
  • Best Vegetarian Restaurant,2007 The Source Weekly Readers’ Poll
  • Honorable Mention Best Ethnic Restaurant, 2007 Gusto Magazine
  • Honorable Mention Best Rookie Restaurant, 2007 The Source Weekly Readers’ Poll

Kebaba‘s food is fresh, delicious and reasonably priced.  Each time I’ve been in their service has been great! My personal fav is the Lamb kebabs! For the vegetarians out there Kebaba has a great selection of non meat favs!

This post is titled Lunch at Kebaba but they are open for dinner as well.  However, Tuesdays are the day to have lunch at Kebaba?  Why? Twitter Tuesday of course! Each Tuesday Kebab has a different lunch special, you’ll need to follow them on Twitter to get the inside scoop.  http://twitter.com/Kebaba

If you can’t make it in to Kebaba for lunch or dinner you can buy their Hummous, Eggplant Babaganouj and Bedouin Middle-Eastern Salsa at these local grocery stores:  Newport Avenue Market, Whole Foods Market, Nature’s Produce Patch and Jackson’s Corner.

I’m hungry just thinking about it!

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365 Things to do in Bend, OR – the 2010 BMC Cascade Cycling Classic

Posted on July 19, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend, OR – the 2010 BMC Cascade Cycling Classic. This is the 31st annual Cascade Cycling Classic and the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country and typically draws huge crowds to Bend.

2010 BMC Cascades Cycling Classic in Bend Oregon

The cycling race consist for 5 stages and a prolong for both men and women

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 is the Cascade Cycling Classic Prologue is a 2 mile race through Bend, OR’s Old Mill District. this is the kick off event for the week of races. The begins and ends at Old Mill district and the women are set to go at 6:00 pm with the men’s start time TBD.

Wednesday July 21, 2010 Stage 1 of the Cascade Cycling Class a 74 mile McKenzie Pass Road Race that begins at Santiam Snow Park and finishes at Three Creeks Snow Park. The men are scheduled to start at 10:00 am and the women at 10:10 am.

Thursday July 22, 2010 brings on Stage 2 the 16 mile Skyliners Time trial that begins at Summit High school heads out Skyliners Rd then back to Summit High School. The men are schedule to begin at 10:00 am the women TBD.

Friday, July 23, 2010 is Stage 3 the Cascade Lakes Road Race which begins at Summit High School and climbs it’s way up to Mt. Bachelor Ski resort. The men start at Summit High School at 10:00am and the women start at Wanoga Snow Park at 10:40am.

Saturday, July 24, 2010 is Stage 4 is a 45 – 50 minute road race through Downtown Bend circling Bond and and Wall Street. Women start at 5:45pm and the men at 7:00pm.

Sunday, July 25, 2010 is stage 5 the final stage of the Cascade Cycling Classic. Stage 5 is the Awbrey Butte circuit Race a total of 83 miles / 5 laps for the men and 52 miles or 4 laps for the women. This stage begins at Summit High School then heads out towards Shevlin Park circling down to OB Riley and back up Archie Briggs and Mt Washington.The Men start at 1:00 and the Women at 1:05.

There are a lot of opportunities to get out and watch the races! Drive safely and watch out for bikers in Bend this week! Expect driving delays and closed roads in the areas bike races in bend orabove For more information on the 2010 BMC Cascade Cycling Classic including race route maps.

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365 Things to do in Bend – Free Family Movies @ Regal Theaters

Posted on July 19, 2010 by KrysteAdams

Things to do in Bend, Oregon – Free Family Film Festival at Regal TheatersFree Family Movies Regal Theater Old Mill District Bend OR

Regal Theaters has offered their Free Family Movies since 1991. Talk about a great free way to beat the summer heat. The movies are free but bring a few bucks for popcorn and snacks.

Where: Old Mill Stadium Theater and Pilot Butte 6 Theater

When: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday @ 10:00 am

Each show time has both a G rated and PG rated movie. Tickets are available before showtime. Tickets and seating are first come first serve so come early. Don’t despair if the line is long Ben & Jerry’s is right next door!

2010 Free Family Film Festival Schedule

Old Mill Stadium 16 680 SW Powerhouse Drive Bend ,OR 97702

July 13 – 15, 2010 Rugrats The Movie (G) Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
July 20 – 22, 2010 Rugrats In Paris (G) Kung Fu Panda (PG)
July 27 – 29, 2010 Wallace and Gromit (G) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
Aug 3 – 5, 2010 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
Aug 10 – 12, 2010 Doogal (G) Hotel For Dogs (PG)
Aug 17 – 19, 2010 Muppets From Space (G) Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

Pilot Butte 6 2717 E Highway 20 Bend ,OR 97701

July 13 – 15, 2010 Charlotte’s Web (G) Planet 51 (PG)
July 20 – 22, 2010 Rugrats The Movie (G) Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
July 27 – 29, 2010 Rugrats In Paris (G) Kung Fu Panda (PG)
Aug 3 – 5, 2010 Wallace and Gromit (G) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
Aug 10 – 12, 2010 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G) Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
Aug 17 – 19, 2010 2010 Doogal (G) Hotel For Dogs (PG)

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365 Things to do in Bend -Stand Up Paddle Board Championships & FREE Lessons at Sunriver Marina

Posted on July 18, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend – Naish 2010 Stand Up Paddle Board Championships at Sunriver Marina & FREE Paddle Board Lessons. Sunriver is just outside of Bend and about a 15 minute drive South on Hwy 97.  It’s a short drive for a full day of fun!

If you’ve ever been down to Old Mill District or Drake park you’ve surly seen people floating the river on Stand Up paddle Boards.   Head on down to the Sunriver Resort Marina for some Stand up paddle board race at Sunriver Resort MarinaStand Up Paddle Board fun or competition.

If it’s your first time on a paddle board sign up for Stand Up Sunday’s for free paddle board lessons.  The number of participants for the free Sand Up Sunday’s is limited so make your reservation in advance. More information and registration is available on their Facebook Page.

If you’re a paddle board pro then the 2010 Naish Stand up Paddle Board Championships are for you.  Compete in the 7 week series for a chance to attend the championships at Lake Tahoe. The top 3 men and women from the series will receive an invitation to the Championships.  For more information on the events visit the Sunriver Resort Marina‘s web page.

2010 Naish SUP (Stand Up Paddling) Championships at the Sunriver Resort Marina competition dates and FREE Sunday Paddling dates are:

7/11/2010
7/18/2010
7/25/2010
8/1/2010
8/8/2010
8/15/2010
8/22/2010

Entry fee is free with your own board, or rent a board for $25 per race or $75 for the entire seven race series. Competitions will be from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. and maximum board length is 12′ 6″.

Check out this short video by the folks at Sunriver Resort Marina about Paddle Boarding.
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Things to do in Bend – 2010 COBA Tour of Homes

Posted on July 14, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend Oregon – 2010 Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) tour of homes.

The COBA tour of homes begins Friday and runs all weekend.  This year there are 37 homes featured through out Bend, Redmond, Powell Butte and Sisters on the Tour of Homes this year.  A 2010 COBA Tour of Homes Event Guide is available online if you want to scout out your route. The event guide is also avalable at the COBA office.

COBA Tour of Homes Schedule

Friday, July 16, 2010 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday, July 17, 2010 10:00am – 6:00 pm

Sunday, July 18, 2010 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

The COBA Tour of Homes judging categories include – Best Landscaping * Best Kitchen * Best Interior Finish * Best Master Suite * Best Garage * Best Feature * Best Architectural Design * Green Building * Best Value * Best of Show

Green homes will be judged in the following categories – Site Design * Resource Efficiency * Indoor Air Quality * Efficient Building Design * Other Innovations

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365 Things to do in Bend Oregon – Belly Dancing Showcase at Mirror Pond

Posted on July 14, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend Oregon – Belly Dancing Showcase at Mirror Pond Plaza Drake Park

The High Desert Bellydance Guild is putting on a Summer Showcase at Mirror Pond Plaza Drake Park. There will of High Desert Bellydance Guild at Mirror Pond Plazacourse be Bellydancing along with live drumming by Dave Goodman.

When: Sunday July 18, 2010

Time: 5:30 PM

Cost: Free

Bring your blankets or low back chairs to Mirror Pond Plaza at Drake Park to enjoy this free evening of dancing and drumming

For more information about the High Desert Bellydace Guild, their future performances or taking bellydancing classes visit their website.

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Things to do in Bend – Deschutes Dash 2010 Weekend Sports Festival at Old Mill

Posted on July 14, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend OR – 6th Annual Deschutes Dash 2010 Weekend Sports Festival at the Old Mill

Talk about a sporting event for everyone. The 2010 Deschutes Dash Sports Festival takes place in the Old Mill District and includes, 3 triathlons, 2 duathlons, running races and kid’s events. The kids race starts at age 3 and there is no limit on adult ages! This year the Deschutes Dash is expecting around 900 racers. The Deschutes Dash is also a fundraiser for the Center Foundation, if you don’t want to race you can volunteer or be a spectator along the banks of the Deschutes River.Deschutes Dash 2010 Weekend Sports Festival Bend, OR

The Weekend sporting events include:

Saturday, July 17, 2010

  • Olympic Distance Triathlon USAT national qualifier event.
  • Olympic Distance Duathlon run 5K bike 25 miles run 10K
  • 10K Run
  • Kid’s Splash & Dash ages 3-10 (takes place after adult races)

Sunday, July 18, 2010

  • Sprint Distance Triathlon
  • Sprint Distance Duathlon run 5K, bike 12.5 miles, run 5K)
  • 5K run
  • Youth Triathlon (11-15)

The folks at Fresh Air sport recommend the foot bridges that cross the Deschutes river near Old Mill District, the paths along the river banks or the River front restaurants as some of the best vantage points for watching the swimmers, cyclists and runners. At the end of the races there will be awards, food and free beer. If you’re not into racing for the exercise or competition, then race to support the Center Foundation or for Free Beer! Instead of Beer for their treat, the children who participate will each receive a free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s – now that’s motivation!

The Center Foundation is a non-profit group in Bend that exists to benefit school age youth in the areas of health, wellness and education within Central Oregon. The Foundation provides no-cost athletic training, education and treatment to Central Oregon youth through several school and community-based programs.

Visit Fresh Air Sports Website for full details on the Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival or go straight to Signmeup Sports for the online registration.

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365 Things to do in Bend OR – Saving Grace Children's Festival at Drake Park

Posted on July 14, 2010 by administrator

365 Things to do in Bend, OR – Saving Grace Children’s Festival at Drake Park

The Saving Grace Children’s Festival is a fun afternoon of food, art, jumping and prizes. The Children’s festival includes 40+ activity booths including mask making, bouncy houses, basketball toss, bubble pools, face painting and more. The Drake Park stage will host musical entertainment, Karate and gymnastics demonstrations. After all the fantastic activities grab some child friendly food options and have a seat at the Drake Park stage.

When: Saturday, July 17, 2010

Where: Drake Park

Cost: Only $0.50 per ticket

2010 Saving Grace Children's Festival in Drake Park

Enjoy the Saving Grace Children’s Festival at Drake Park! A great day of family fun in support of an important non-profit organization. For more of the 365 things to do in Bend check out our website!

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