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Build Trails, Build Character: COTA/Pine Mountain Sports Trail Volunteer Opportunities
Who do you think builds those mountain bike trails - ELVES? Actually, volunteers just like you build and maintain many of the local trails you bike, hike and run on. Why not spend a few hours supporting the local trail system you know and love?
Join a Wednesday trail work party:
July 16th
Aug 20th
Sept 17th
5:30 p.m.: Meet at Pine Mtn. Sports and carpool to the trailhead. Bring work gloves, a hydration pack or water bottle and protective eye wear. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes or boots, and be prepared to get dirty. COTA will supply tools and on-site guidance.
RSVP Pine Mtn. Sports: 541-385-8080.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
COTA / Pine Mountain Sports Trail Opportunities
Friday, July 11, 2008
July at The Blacksmith
The Blacksmith After Dark
Every Friday and Saturday night The Blacksmith transforms into The Blacksmith After Dark. Get your groove on with local DJs, dancing, and a special late night menu. From 10 to close.
Wednesday Tastings: July = Beer
Join The Blacksmith’s own beer connoisseur’s study group in the Anvil Room each Wednesday from 5-7 PM. Sample 5 beers for $10 per person.
Upcoming Beer Tastings include:
7/16: Belgian Beers
7/23: 7% & Above
7/30: IPA
Previous Beer Tastings have included:
Wit Beer featuring German and Belgium beers
Lagers featuring beers from California, Germany, Pennsylvania and Oregon
Local Brews from Central Oregon's finest - Deschutes Brewery, Cascade Lakes Brewing, Bend Brewing Company, Silver Moon Brewing and Wildfire Brewing.
The Local Brews Beer Tasting last month was a "Who's Who" of the Bend-area microbrew industry. Brewmasters from each of the breweries were there, as well as Gary Fish, owner of Deschutes Brewery — a great assembly of connoisseurs and everyday beer lovers.
Ranch Style Sunday
Bring the whole family to the Blacksmith for a Sunday dinner to rival Grandma’s. For $26 per person, we’ll keep passing the meat and potatoes until you say when. Every Sunday, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
july @ thump coffee
Read on for all the goods. Thank you for voting us "Best Coffeehouse" in the Bend Living reader's poll! And don't forget to vote for thump coffee in The Source Weekly's "Best of 2008" addition! Ballots can be found in last week's Source or online. Deadline for submission is this Friday, July 11. Thanks, all you thumperinos! —Kent, Hazel & Finley
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Fri. 7/11, Cascade Cycling Classic: Open late til 8:30pm for the Cascade Cycling Classic's stage #4, the Downtown Criterium race. Starts at 3pm - come early and get the best seat for the race.
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ART: Anne Hubler Fiber Art - Celebrated Ohio Artist Shows Quilts
Anne Hubler, a well-known Ohio fiber artist whose work is included in the permanent art collections of the White House and the Ohio Governor's Mansion, will exhibit quilts during July. Hubler is the mother of thump owner, Hazel Chapple.
"Her work isn't just patterns or combinations of fabrics. They tell a story. Her work as a fiber artist has helped raise the profile of quilters and other fiber artists," said Judy Mott, executive director of Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District in Dayton, Ohio.
Throughout her career, Hubler has exhibited extensively in Ohio. Three of Hubler's pieces were chosen for inclusion in the Ohio Governor's residence permanent collection. She has received many awards, including a lifetime
achievement Special Commendation Award from the Board of County Commissioners and the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District this year.
For the thump exhibit, only one piece, "Orange Barrels," is a traditional quilt constructed of three layers (surface, batting, backing). The others use a process of hand stitching tiny pieces of fabric on artist's canvas. Hubler says she made this transition in technique because the final pieces are less bulky, easier for transport and exhibition.
View an interview with Anne Hubler from Ohio Public Broadcasting.
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thumpology: Coffee Crop Seasonality - Get it While It's Fresh!
Many people don't think of coffee as an agricultural product that, like strawberries, peaches, and cherries, has a specific growing season. When fresh fruit is in season, you're in heaven and you can't get enough of it! When out of season, it's usually a disappointment to eat. Similarly, coffees around the world ripen and are ready for harvest at different times of the year, and a newly harvested coffee is oh so good! Even when stored in its unroasted, green bean state, its flavor changes and ages over time in a not so graceful way.
If you go to a coffeehouse and notice that they offer the same bean year round, (blends are a different subject) with the knowledge that most growing regions have only one or two annual harvests, you might wonder how old that coffee really is, regardless of how recently it's been roasted. The age of the green bean does affect its roasted flavor.
If you look at Thump's whole bean selection, you will notice that it is always changing. A great thing for the flavor adventurer, and a little nerve-racking for the person who wants the same bean every time. Our selection changes because our coffee roaster, Stumptown Coffee Roasters, buys coffees in small quantities when they are at their optimal age for roasting. And to insure freshness, Stumptown rarely buys more than can be consumed within a handful of months.
When the beans are gone, they're gone until the next harvest. When they do come back, we feel like an old friend has returned to us! Two of those friends just returned to Thump, the Guatemala Finca el Injerto, Stumptown's first Direct Trade coffee, and the Panama Carmen Estate, Direct Trade. If you're ready to put your toddy glass down for a minute to try a hot coffee, both of these friends will treat you right!
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tour de thump: July 5-27
We'll have a large flat-panel TV set up in the shop, tuned into televised coverage of the 95th Tour de France. Join us every day until the last stage on Sunday, July 27. Click here for the schedule. Caffeine doping is encouraged - viva la tour!
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Traditional Cappuccino Happy Hour Fridays, 2:30pm to close
Starting Fri., July 11 join us every Friday for a celebration of the classic Italian espresso concoction, the Traditional Cappuccino. During TradCap Happy Hour, enjoy half-priced traditional espresso drinks, dopios, macchiatos, and traditional cappuccinos. Many people have never ventured to try these delightful little drinks. No syrup, no chocolate, just espresso and perhaps a small embrace of milk steamed to sweet, velvety perfection!
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CUPPING: Sunday, July 20 1:30 -2:30pm
Cuppings are usually the third Sunday of the month at 1:30pm - get details at our website and by subscribing to our newsletter.
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Gratis Grounds Make Killer Compost
Thump has wonderful organic and sustainably grown coffee grounds available for composting and worm bins. Coffee grounds' very jagged microscopic surface area helps speed up the breakdown of the biomass being composted. Email us at thump@thumpcoffee.com or call 388-0226 to arrange a pick-up time for your coffee grounds!
Click here to find out more about composting.
Jackalope Grill: Best Fine Dining and Best NW Cuisine
Plus, Cooking Class With Chef Tim and Women Tasting Wine
In Gusto magazine’s “Best Of” reader’s poll, Jackalope Grill has been awarded "Best Fine Dining," and for the second year in a row “Best Northwest Cuisine.” To read the Gusto article click here.
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Cooking Class “Jackalope Grill Favorites”
Event Date: Monday, July 21
The Jackalope Grill's Chef Timothy Garling, along with Sous Chef Drew Lloyd, will show how to prepare some of the most popular dishes at the Jackalope Grill. Cost is $50, and payment is due upon registration. Space is limited. For registration and details, call 318-8435.
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Women Tasting Wine
Event Date: Monday, July 28
Women Tasting Wine returns to The Jackalope this month for "Summer Sipping Wines" on Monday, July 28 at 4pm. Cost is $45. For more information please contact Diane Sienko at Bend Wine Cellars (388-7564), or go to the Women Tasting Wine website www.womentastingwine.com.
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Coming up in August . . .
The Jackalope Grill will be hosting a winemakers dinner with Walla Walla's Saviah
Cellars (www.saviahcellars.com).
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Oregon Badlands Wilderness: Senate Hearings Begin
Former Deschutes County Commissioner Swearingen Joins Oregon Natural Desert Association for Meetings with Congressional Leadership in Washington D.C.
“Protecting the Badlands — the high desert gem in our backyard — just makes good sense,” says Swearingen. “Wilderness areas help boost the local economy, and offer the chance to get away from the rush of our daily lives. And the way Bend is growing, it's important that we protect the Badlands while we still have the chance.”
The Public Lands and Forest Subcommittee also heard testimony on Sen. Wyden’s Spring Basin Wilderness Act (S. 3089), which will protect more than 8,600 acres overlooking the John Day Wild and Scenic River. At the hearing, Senator Smith announced that he would like to cosponsor the bill with Senator Wyden.
“With the overwhelming support behind these wilderness designations, our hope is that these bills will move quickly through committee hearings,” says Fenty. “We salute Senator Wyden for championing these conservation measures, and look forward to working with him and Senator Smith to see the Oregon Badlands and Spring Basin added to America’s National Wilderness Preservation System, forever protected for future generations to enjoy.”
For more about the Oregon Badlands and Spring Basin Wilderness and the Oregon Natural Desert Association, go to www.onda.org.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
4 Peaks Music Festival: Band Schedule, Kids' Activities, Live Art and more
(Bend, OR) The bands are finalized, the schedule is updated and the festival is right around the corner. The two day music fest is full of fun events for the whole family with 20 rockin' bands performing on two stages, live artists working on-site and tons of kids' activities including hoola-hooping and story telling. It is going to be an awesome show that you won't want to miss. Here's the info:
:: THE BANDS – Two Days, Two Stages, 20 Bands.
The 4 Peaks Music Festival has finalized its line-up and full schedule, featuring two stages of performances by local acts and national touring bands. The official roster promises great shows for all ages:
(Hot Buttered Rum performing at last year's 4 Peaks Music Festival.)
Friday, July 25
Rockin' A Ranch Stage (Main)
12:35-1:25 State of Jefferson
2:35- 3:25 Brent Alan
4:45- 6:15 Blue Turtle Seduction
7:35- 9:20 Hot Buttered Rum
9:45- 11:00 Zilla
Tumalo Stage (Mini)
11:00-12: 00 Opener TBD
12:15-12:35 North Channel
1:25- 2:25 The Mostest
3:35- 4:40 Acorn Project
6:25- 7:25 Poor Man’s Whiskey
9:20-9:35 Poor Man’s Whiskey
(Poor Man's Whiskey performing at last year's 4 Peaks Music Festival.)
Saturday, July 26
Rockin' A Ranch Stage (Main)
10:00- 10:50 Blackstrap
12:10- 1:15 Moon Mountain Ramblers
2:30- 3:45 Flowmotion
5:00- 6:25 Poor Man’s Whiskey
8:05- 10:00 Tea Leaf Green
10:30- 11:30 Everyone Orchestra
Tumalo Stage (Mini)
11:00- 12:00 Rising Tide
1:25- 2:20 The Grain
3:55- 4:55 Izabella
6:35- 7:55 Delta Nove
10:05- 10:25 The Erins
:: ART
Internationally recognized music interpretative painters VORCAN will be making a stop at this year’s festival. Formed in 2006, VORCAN is a collaboration between two prolific artists, Vort and Cank, who started an art production company and abstract art consulting firm called in Philadelphia. They began collaboratively painting live music of all genres in a variety of venues and events throughout Philadelphia and New York City. Using the music and environment as inspiration, Vort and Cank, create fine art using collaborative imagery. VORCAN has painted over 250 events in The United States and across Europe.
“I can't wait to paint Zilla again at 4 Peaks Music Festival,” says VORCAN’s Chris Cank, “When we painted Zilla before, as the band played musicians throughout the festival began to join in. First Steve Kimock, and then Anahata, Sasha Butterfly Rose, and Lynx. There were other musicians joining in to become the Sonic Bloom Orchestra. The outcome was a waterfall of an incredible soundscape never to be replicated in history.”
Check out VORCAN's art here.
Local artist Chris “Buffalo” Folsom, known for his larger-than-life metal sculpture creations, will also be working on-site at the festival. Folsom, whose work includes strikingly graceful animal sculptures such as his piece titled “Momma Bear and Cubs in Traffic Circle” located in a Madras roundabout, will provide festival-goers with the opportunity to watch first hand as the artist creates innovative and original work.
More about Buffalo Folsom Sculpture.
::KIDS
There are plenty of fun, hands-on activities for the kids and the whole family to enjoy during the festival. Continuing from last year, kids are welcomed to create festival prayer flags which are hung on site at the festival. Fun stations for the kids to play in will be provided by local Bend businesses. such as Gigglybops, Kids Central and others. Storytelling, juggling, poi workshops, water balloons toss contests and black light mural paintings will also be available for kid’s entertainment. Parents and adults can settle in and relax at The Dragon Lounge and have some maté tea, soda, iced coffee, beer, wine, or cocktails while their children have fun hula-hooping with the best, Molly Hogan, and enjoying the kid friendly environment. Here’s the schedule:
Friday, July 25
11am- 4pm: Prayer Flags! Make your mark on the Festival by creating your own prayer flag. There will also be mask making, chalk art and fun crafts for the kids.
12 pm: Juggling & Poi Workshop with Planetary Poi and the Spinsters
1 pm: Kids Central leads Child's Play with Todd LaFrenz and Gigglybops
3 pm: Stilting for the kids, made easy with Mike Reuse from Fireflight
Saturday, July 26
11 am - 4 pm: Prayer Flags! Masks! Paintings and crafts
12 pm: Wand Making Workshop
1 pm: Kids Central leads Child's Play with Todd LaFrenz and Gigglybobs
2 pm: Hula Hoops Workshop with Molly Hogan
3 pm: Hoops Jam takes the dance bowl in the amphitheatre
4pm: Kids Parade through the Venue!
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The newest Festivarian newsletter is up with spotlight on bands Zilla and Hot Buttered Rum.
For more information, details and tickets click here or visit Ranch Records on NW Wall St. in downtown Bend.
Show Us Your Spokes Summer Concert Series
Just got this from Jeff Monson, director of Commute Options for Central Oregon: "This is a great partnership with Commute Options and Parrilla Grill. Stop in if you can." -hoc
Show Us Your Spokes Summer Concert Series at Parrilla Grill:
A Benefit for Commute Options for Central Oregon, presented by Deschutes Brewery - Sponsored by 92.7, KPOV, and the Source Weekly
Every Friday July through August from 7-10 pm; Live Local Music, Hosted By Local Businesses Donating Tons of Swag and Killer Raffle Prizes
July 11th Featured Bands The Mostest
This version of The Mostest is made up of songwriter Mark Ransom (electric guitar and vocals), Patrick Pearsall (electric bass and backing vocals), and Nick Papa (drumset). The Mostest plays original, groove-based rock n roll inspired by acts like, the Allman Brothers, The Grateful Dead, Phish and the Disco Biscuits among others. For more info about our music check our website and electronic press kit:http://www.themostest.net
The Erins
The duo opening the show for The Mostest is truly amazing. The Erins’ music, stage presence and general vibe is too good to put into words... Sweet, haunting harmonies, soaring fiddle parts and uplifting original song-craft make this sometimes local girl band way better than all the others. Back for the summer from East coast sabbatical, the Erins are ready to deliver the goods! myspace.com/theerinsband
Hosted by: The Recreation Group
The Recreation Group will raffle off (4) $50 gift cards/certificates that can go toward any activity they offer. The Recreation Group is a one stop shop for all your recreation and makes booking your trips very easy. The website is found at www.recreateoregon.com. Outfitters that will be using the system this summer include Central Oregon Adventures, Chockstone Climbing Guides, Cog Wild Bicycle Tours, Lava Lands Adventure Tours, Mountain Mopeds, Osprey Adventures, Sun Country Tours, and Sunriver Soaring, and The Truck Stop. Customers can book the following activities; ATV tours, Canoe and Kayak trips, Geocaching, Glider rides, Hummer tours, Mountain Bike tours, Rock Climbing trips, Scenic Flight tours, Skateboarding, Scooter rentals, Waverunner rentals, and White Water Rafting.
Event Summary: Eight week Friday evening concert series, featuring local artists in an eclectic blend of music styles to be held in a private outdoor venue of Parrilla Grill. Concert message will be to encourage walking, biking, and carpooling as an alternative means to transportation. Admission for attendees who have carpooled, walked or biked to the concert $4, slackers$5
All proceeds will go directly to benefit Commute Options for Central Oregon.
The restaurant will be open to the public but the private outdoor concert venue with fenced beer garden will be reserved for 21 and older with separate family seating on the deck, admission fee will be collected upon entry of fenced area. Deschutes Brewery beer will be exclusively sold in the beer garden.
Eight different local businesses will host each concert and provide sweet prizes that will be raffled off on their night. Each admission includes one raffle ticket for prizes given away from the hosting business. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1.
Concert Schedule:
July 11th
The Mostest and the Erins
hosted by The Recreation Group
July 18th
David Bowers Colony
hosted by Westside Ride and Central Oregon Outfitters
July 25th
Zenotones
hosted by TBD
August 1st
Reed Thomas Lawerance
hosted by Skjersaa's
August 8th
Sweet Harlots
hosted by Rising Star
August 15th
Steve Arnold and Friends (Black Strap Boys and more)
hosted by Pine Mt. Sports
August 22nd
Smudge Quartet (jazz band)
hosted by TBD
August 29th
Person People
hosted by Northwest Adventures
Location: Parrilla Grill
14th and Galveston
Bend, OR 97701
Phone 541 788-1639