Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival

This weekend is already the first weekend of September! I can't believe it!! 

Looking for something different to do?

Head to Sisters to check out the Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival –
Takes place on both Saturday & Sunday, September 1 & 2, 2012

Features vendors selling top-quality handmade traditional and Native American wares. A variety of pottery, Western and Native American jewelry, art work, clothing, metal art, log furniture and more. Western music and Native American dancers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at Creekside Park, Hwy. 20 & Jefferson. Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-549-0251, or www.sisterschamber.com.

23rd Annual Great Drake Park Duck Race

It’s all for Charities! 2012 Duck Race

Mid Oregon Credit Union, North West Community Credit Union, OnPoint Community Credit Union, Selco Community Credit Union and SOFCU Community Credit Union are proud to present The 23rd Annual Great Drake Park Duck Race. The fun and festivities begin at 11:00 am on Sunday Sept.9 th 2012, at Drake Park in Bend, Oregon.
Please join us on race day and enjoy food, music, games and jump and play for the kids.

Duck Race Schedule:

11:00 am to 4:00 pm - Festivities in park--Music, Food & Activity Booths
12:00 pm -Kids Race (1,000 Ducks)
2:00 pm - Ducks Splash in - Race Start! (Galveston Bridge)
2:23 pm - Estimated time winning Ducks begin to cross the Finish Line (Mirror Pond Foot Bridge)
3:00 pm - Winners & Awards are announced at staging area in Drake Park
4:00 pm - Festivities end

For more information http://www.theduckrace.com/

Want To Learn To Fly Fish?

NOW through the end of September, The Orvis Company retail store in Bend, OR will offer free fly fishing lessons every Tuesday, Thursday and MOST Saturdays, 10am to 12 noon. Classes are complimentary to the public and a great way for families, friends and vacationers to enjoy the outdoors together. RSVP’s are necessary, so call your local Bend Orvis store today at 541-312-8200 to register.

Free Picnic At The Park!!

Live in Prineville? Every Wednesday, they do their free concert in the park series!!!

This Wednesday at 6pm, head to Pioneer Park on 3rd Street to enjoy free music by the Design Band!!!

I Love all these Free Summer  Concert Series in Central Oregon!!!!

Into Cars?

Auto enthusiasts in the area have a new location to gather, talk cars and kick tires on the weekends. Residents and visitors who have been looking to swap stories, share their automotive treasures or simply hang out with others who want to talk cars, are invited to meet at Brookswood Meadow Plaza on Saturday mornings from 8:00 – 10:00am for a “Central Oregon Cool Cars & Coffee” gathering. 

The Plaza, located at 19530 Amber Meadow Drive in Southwest Bend just off of Brookswood Boulevard, has ample parking, is fully ADA accessible and houses the River Rim Coffeehouse and C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market, which are both open during that timeframe to serve patrons. All vehicle years, makes and models are welcome each week and car clubs are encouraged to spread the word to their members. The get-togethers will be held rain or shine.

Visit the link below for more information!!!!

http://www.visitbend.com/Bend_Oregon_Activities_Recreation/bend_oregon_events_calendar/Central_Oregon_Cool_Cars_Coffee_9 

Alive After Five!!!

Central Oregon always has tons of free things to do especially during the summertime!!

On Wednesday's in the Old Mill District they have a new event going on called Alive After Five!!

Listen to free live music from nationally renowned artists, Wednesdays at 5pm to 8pm. Enjoy scrumptious food, fine wines, spirits and craft beer.

For more information, and a list of the line up of artists, please visit the link below!!!

 http://www.c3events.com/events/Alive-After-Five/