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DECEMBER 2016

ith the holidays in full swing, I hope you have a chance— despite the craziness—to take in the joy this season brings.

I know I sometimes lose that focus when things get so hectic this time of year. But, I always imagine a peaceful, joyous (and, hopefully a white) holiday that overshadows the stress.

We designed this issue to help you find more meaning in your gift giving this year. When you make up your gift list, think about giving gifts that give back. We’ve showcased some outstanding local businesses offering unique gifts, each supporting an important cause.

It is an honor to live in a community with so many social entrepreneurs!

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We’ve also included a “buy local” holiday gift guide. Bend is abundant in beautifully handcrafted gifts—and it feels great to support our local economy.

Special thanks to our friends at Twist Cocktail Catering Co. for sharing some decadent cocktail recipes for our Culinary Creations this issue. (I can’t wait to try them.) And to pay it forward, read about spreading holiday cheer with the Cocktail Angels.

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December 2016

Departments

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Good Times

12

Around Town

16

Water & Woods

26

Food & Wine

28

Culinary Creations

30

Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

18 Gifts That Give

Check out these socially-conscious products.

22 Holiday Gift Guide

Add these locally-made gifts to your list.

26 Pop-up Party

How a local catering company brings a surprise party to you.

28 Cheers!

Irresistible drink recipes to spice up your holiday party.

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Good Times

2016 BendFilm Festival

Thousands of filmgoers celebrated independent filmmakers October 7 - 9 throughout Downtown Bend. Festivities included film screenings, parties and lectures. Films battled for awards ranging from Best of the Northwest to Best in Show.

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AROUND TOWN

“The goal of this conference is to bring together investors and companies in the hopes that through the process some magic will occur and companies will get discovered and funded,” said Brian Vierra, Venture Catalyst for EDCO. Twelve winners took home checks in four different categories; Growth Stage Competition, Social Impact Competition, Early Stage Competition, Venture Out Competition. The BVC’s biggest winner was Allie Magyar of Hubb, who walked away with four checks totaling

BUY A TREE. CHANGE A LIFE.

$2,515,000. Hubb is a SaaS platform for event management based out of Vancouver, Washington.

The BVC, hosted by EDCO, is one of the largest angel conferences

Father’s House, located

in the country. More than 500 attendees, six funds, 32 prominent

at 61690 SE Pettigrew,

investors, and 90 companies participated in this year’s conference.

Bend, is participating in

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the national BUY A TREE. CHANGE A LIFE Christmas tree program, beginning

BEND PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD

Friday, November 25. The

The Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) received a

local church is one of 38

“Facility or Park Design Award” by the National Recreation and

sites across the country

Park Association (NRPA) for its role in the riverside parks corridor

where funds raised through

improvements. The BPRD was one of six agency award winners at

selling Christmas trees go

the 2016 NRPA Annual Conference in St. Louis on October 6. The

to help children locally and

yearly NRPA National Awards are presented to American agencies

around the world. Specific

and individuals for their efforts in the field of parks and recreation.

funds will go to support the

“This award is shared with members of our community, because

PACE Children’s Home in

without their input about priorities for parks and recreation, the river

Siem Reap, Cambodia.

development would not be what it is today,” says Don Horton, execu-

BUY A TREE. CHANGE A

tive director, Bend Park and Recreation District.

LIFE works in partnership

The District’s involvement included five key areas. They acquired

with People for Care &

43.7 acres for the completion of the Riverbend, Farewell Bend,

Learning to help children

Miller’s Landing and McKay parks. The 31-mile Deschutes River

around

and

Trail was completed through their negotiating easements for it. They

locally. The program began in 2012 when a Homestead, Florida family

conducted extensive pubic outreach and collaborated with private

raised funds to adopt a child from Ethiopia. Over $200,000 has been

property homeowners. Lastly, the award honored the BPRD’s

raised since then though the 501(c)3 non-profit organization called

design and construction of the four parks, the trail and the Bend

ForHope.Us. BUY A TREE. CHANGE A LIFE engages the community

Whitewater Park. The District invested a total of $18.7 million in the

and community leaders in a way not possible through typical church

river corridor project. BendParksAndRec.org

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BEND VENTURE CONFERENCE AWARDS OVER $3.9 MILLION The 13th Annual Bend Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), awarded $3,918,000 in investments and cash prizes to ten companies October

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION STEWARDSHIP PROJECT

13 - 14. The amount sets a new record for Oregon angel conferences.

The

BendBroadband Business, Business Oregon, BVC LLC, Cascade

Clean

Pacific

Angels, Craft3, Elevate Capital, Office of the State Treasurer, Oregon

(PNCWA) partnered with the

Angel Fund, Oregon BEST, Oregon Community Foundation, and

Upper Deschutes Watershed

Trigen Investments supported the conference, held at Downtown

Council (UDWC) for a water-

Bend’s iconic Tower Theatre.

shed

Water

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River during their annual conference in Bend.

The project sought to improve the vegetation and encourage the use of designated paths to the river, such as beach access at Farewell Bend Park. PNCWA provided funds to purchase the plant material and hire labor to improve the riparian area of the Deschutes River near the Bill Healy Bridge.

2016 was the fifth year of the combined conference and stewardship service project. The service project aligns with the UDWC’s mission and the PNCWA’s efforts in

to

Idaho,

improve Oregon

water and

resources Washington.

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HIGH DESERT FOOD AND FARM ALLIANCE DONATES 9,236 POUNDS OF FOOD The High Desert Food and Farm Alliance’s program

(HDFFA) recently

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summer growing season by donating over 9,000 pounds of local produce to NeighborImpact and the 43 food pantries that they service. The bounty—which exceeded their 8,000 pound goal—was the culmination of a year’s worth of Grow and Give events. The Madras, Redmond, NW Crossing and Downtown Bend farmers markets each hosted the program all summer. Local non-profit Seed to Table planted, grew and harvested over a ton of CONTINUED >

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produce, while Juniper Jungle hosted 40 volunteers to glean over 4,000 pound of corn and potatoes.

“Fresh, local food donations allow our partner agencies and the clients they serve, access to a greater assortment of produce that might not be otherwise available through current food purchasing means,” says NeighborImpact Food Bank Manager Carly Sanders.

The HDFFA is a 501(c)3 non-profit serving Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties.

The organization’s mission is “to support a community-based food system in Central Oregon by increasing access to fresh healthy food, supporting sustainable farm land use and fostering relationships among farmers and consumers.” HDFFA.org

BOB BOYD RECEIVES THE BEND WESTLUND MEMORIAL AWARD Local historian Bob Boyd received the Ben Westlund Memorial Award from the Deschutes Cultural Coalition of the Oregon Cultural Trust October 12 at a ceremony hosted by the High Desert Museum. Boyd received $1,000 to allocate to the cultural organization of his choice. He awarded the funds to the acquisitions program at the Deschutes Historical Museum.

“Ben was a passionate advocate for

C E N T R A L

O R E G O N

support of our arts and culture assets in Oregon and believed that all people deserve access to cultural programs and the fundamental benefits they provide,” says Deschutes Cultural Coalition Co-Chair

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Three Creeks Brewing in Sisters won gold in the brown porter category for their FivePine Chocolate Porter. Bend-based 10 Barrel Brewing Co. won gold in the American-style stout category for their P2P (Power to the People). And, Sunriver Brewing Co.’s Rippin won silver in the American-style strong pale ale category.

In all, 21 Oregon breweries medaled at the Denver, Colorado festival, including the three from Central Oregon.

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Water & Woods

ARTICLE SARAH WOLCOTT

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ach year, I look forward to chopping down my own Christmas tree. Without fail, I wake up in the morning with a gigantic grin on my face, throw off the covers and pronounce, “Let’s get ready to go Christmas tree cutting!” While my family is small— just my husband and myself—my enthusiasm isn’t. There are no children jumping up and down, anticipating the excitement of an outdoor Christmas tree cutting experience, but the sentiment is every bit as dramatic as if the house was full of little kids.

I fix a thermos of hot chocolate, make sure there’s a little Amaretto tucked away in the lunch bag, and collect all the necessities that will ensure our comfort for the day. We rev up the truck’s engine and off we go into the Central Oregon forest to hunt down a Douglas fir, or a White fir—our favorite types of trees to decorate.

Central Oregonians find Douglas fir and White fir trees at higher elevations, so we head up Century Drive toward Mt. Bachelor.

Fresh snow on the ground ensures everyone

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else is up skiing. We park in a safe spot, grab our handsaw and cam straps and start trekking through the snow. We sink up to our hips in the white fluffy stuff but it doesn’t matter. The perfect tree awaits just 30 feet or so ahead of us. It’s beautiful—about nine feet in height with delineated branches and needles begging to be decorated. The handsaw is employed, and within minutes, we are dragging the tree back to the pickup. I simply cannot wait to get it into the house and place every ornament in the perfect spot.

The concept of tradition takes on many forms during the Judeo-Christian holiday season. Holiday rituals need not be solely defined by religious activity, however. Cutting down our own Christmas tree is my little family’s own holiday custom. It behooves the soul to do something just for the sake of fun during the holidays and our do-it-yourself approach to Christmas tree hunting is something I look forward to every December.

I’ve collected ornaments from around the world and love to take my time, placing every memory on the branches. My annual Christmas gift to myself is reliving the story behind each trinket that goes on the tree.

There are so many memories that go into our Christmas tree every year!

BEFORE YOU GO Permits are required to cut down a Christmas tree and can be purchased for just $5 at the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forest offices in Central Oregon, as well as at many local retailers. Once you obtain a permit, make sure you follow all instructions, including only cutting down trees in earmarked areas. Warm clothes, gloves, a sturdy handsaw and a way to secure the tree in the back of a truck or on top of a car are a must. Finding the perfect tree may involve walking off-trail, therefore, snowshoes or accessing the forest via cross-country skis should also be considered. FS.USDA.gov

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GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK

(l to r): Amy Farkas and Tiphane Townley

ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE GIARDINI

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eady to make the holidays less about commercialism and more about spreading love? These local businesses can help! In fact, they are all about helping—in every possible way. Come along as we stroll through conversations with Bend’s social entrepreneurs.

Better yet, plan a visit of your own. If you do, chances are you’ll find these hands-on, hard-working, heart-involved business owners/ managers on site. They’ll love hearing your story as much as you’ll love learning theirs.

Each featured product is not only a great gift to give, but also a fantastic way to give back to a cause—local or international—that might just help you show your support in a way that’s meaningful for you.

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INSPIRATION:

“I love to research and find these amazing products that give back,” says Farkas. “All products in the store benefit a cause.” She’s

Jennifer and Jay Riker

passionate about every aspect of the business, from selecting products to choosing

Ending the tragedy of modern day sex slav-

recycled materials for the displays, to en-

ery in India. The Sudara Punjammies collec-

gaging with customers. Enter as a curious

tion is inspired by and crafted by women in

stranger and exit as an informed friend.

India who have escaped human trafficking.

I N SP IRAT IO N:

The word ‘brave’ rings out from every corner of the shop. You see it in the carefully chosen clothing lines that include something for everyone. You feel its fierceness in the handcrafted-by-brave-women products they carry. There are housewares and antiques, books and decorations, clothing and jewelry. Riker shares stories of rightfully-titled Badass Brave Women on her website blog. She confirms this feeling by saying, “I wanted the shop to be more than just about selling clothes. I want to support and encourage courageous women.” Look for the Brave Collective Holiday Party December 1, benefitting local Mothers with Cancer.

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Jennifer Riker

Sara Wiener

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I N S P IRAT IO N:

“I am inspired by this mix of doing art and helping the environment at the same time,” says Weiner. “With these products, we save hundreds of thousands of bags and hundreds of yards of oxygen tubing from the landfill.”

The giving back doesn’t stop there—Sara Bella employs workers from local nonprofit, Abilitree. In addition, she donates products,

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INSPIRATION:

Visser recently moved to Bend with her family and plans to put down roots and become involved in the community. “I love that it’s not too big and not too small here,” she says. OneHope sells many different wines, each earmarked for a cause, such as breast cancer or Alzheimer’s disease.

They also let buyers choose local charities to benefit from their “case for a cause” sales at tasting parties, hosted by “Cause Entrepreneurs” like Visser.

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GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK (CON TI N U ED)

Jon Calvin and Courtney Stevens

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FOUNDED: OWNERS: CAUSE:

2015 Courtney Stevens and Jon Calvin Bend’s

Family

Resource

Center

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Strengthening and supporting family relationships by serving as the Central Oregon source for parenting education, information and resources.

INSPIRATION:

Stevens volunteered for hospice for seven years before a growing family and Craft Kitchen & Brewery came along and eliminated any free time once saved for such endeavors. “The goal of our business is to remain a local brew pub that both attracts and helps the local commu-

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nity, so choosing a monthly ‘give-back’ beer was a great way to keep that volunteer spirit going,” says Stevens.

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Metachromatic

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or a four-year-old diagnosed with stage four high-risk Neuroblastoma.

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Nashelle knows first-hand how overwhelming it can be to focus on your sick child while navigating the medical system and watching the bills pile up. After finding the solution for her son’s illness, Nashelle was told on the eve of the surgery that insurance coverage was denied. “To date, we’ve helped nine families through an impossibly difficult time,” she says. “I’m so glad we can give back in this way.”

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ooking for holiday gift ideas?

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For Children 1. NASHWOOD UKULELE

Concert ukulele featuring walnut back and sides, with Engleman spruce top, $1,200.

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Owls Nest Boutique soft stuffed animal, $35.

Leapin' Lizards, 953 NW Wall Street, Bend 3. EXO BRIGHT HELMET COVER

Reflective helmet covers add color and additional safety, $15.95.

ExoBright.com Leapin' Lizards, 953 NW Wall Street, Bend 4. JAX HATS INFANT CAP

Colorful and functional hats for infants and kids made from recycled sweaters, $25.

Hopscotch Kids, 1303 NW Galveston Avenue, Bend 5. LOCAL BOOKS

I am Awesome, Karlene Petit, $17.99.

The Weaver, Kai Strand, $19.99.

Leapin Lizards, 953 NW Wall Street, Bend 6. ADOPT A PET

Add to your family—adopt a dog or cat from a local animal shelter, $80 - $300.

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For Men FOR MEN 1. SNOPLANKS MODEL A

Unique, powder-focused snowboard, $850.

Snoplanks.com 2. NASHWOOD DJANGOLIN

Mandolin featuring zebra wood back & sides, with a Sitka spruce top, $3,200.

NashwoodGuitars.com 1385 NE 2nd Street, Bend 3. DRINKTANKS JUGGERNAUT

128 ounce beer growler with keg cap accessory, $159.

DrinkTanks.com 4. CAIRN OUTDOOR BOX SUBSCRIPTION

Monthly delivery of cool products aimed at inspiring you to get outside, $25 per month. GetCairn.com 5. LOCAL MUSIC

New releases from Moon Mountain Ramblers, Coyote Willow, and Parlour. - $10 each.

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GIFT GUIDE (CON TI N U ED)

For Women FOR WOMEN 1. SNOPLANKS POWSTICKS

Skis that thrive in knee-deep powder, $900.

Snoplanks.com 2. “WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER”

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Colorful handbag from Maya Moon Designs, $302.

MayaMoonDesigns.com Cosa Cura, 910 NW Harriman Street Suite 150, Bend 4. MARAGAS TALLY TEMPRANILLO

French oak-aged Tempranillo wine from Maragas Winery, $29.

MaragasWinery.com Giorgio's West Bend Liquor, 155 SW Century Drive, Bend 5. ANGELINA ORGANIC SKINCARE PRODUCTS

Ultra-c Radiance Serum, $67.95.

Phyto-active Firming Serum, $67.95.

Charcoal & Juniper Facial Cleanser, $26.95.

AngelinaSkinCare.com Angelina Organic Skincare, 838 NW Bond Street, Suite 1, Bend 6. LOCAL BOOKS

Three Little Birds, Rick Steber Bend, Oregon Daycations, Kim Cooper Findling.

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Giving With

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ARTICLE JULIE FURNAS | PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE GIARDINI

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he holidays bring an opportunity to deliver unexpected acts of kindness to family, friends, business associates or even total strangers. They are a time for gatherings—complete with eating, drinking, and of course, gifts! In turn, the celebratory season teaches us that gift giving is more fun than receiving.

With that spirit in mind, local companies Twist Cocktail Catering Co. and Flip Flop Sounds have made a yearly tradition out of highlighting acts of kindness with their Cocktail Angels.

Our Mission is to simply spread joy.

- Stephanie Anderson Stroup

Around mid-December, look for these angels unexpectedly outside your doorstep, completely setup with their festive trailer filled with music, lights, snacks, cocktails and a whole lot of holiday cheer! The Cocktail Angels—made up of team members from Twist & Flip Flop—land in a parking lot and quickly setup a mini cocktail and dance party. Then, with wings, halos, tutus and smiles, they fly into homes and offices to lull people out of their humdrum day to enjoy an unexpected surprise.

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(l to r): Leah Ross, Stephanie Anderson Stroup, Samantha Smith, Cary Irby and Courtney Latham

people in the middle of their day. And, while we’re at it, we encourage others to pay the kindness forward.”

Anderson Stroup further explains that after people receive the unexpected gift of the Cocktail Angels, they’re inspired to do something for others.

“After a visit from the Cocktail Angels, we’ve seen our guests shovel their neighbor’s walk or buy a coffee for the stranger in line behind them. It’s all about passing it on,” says Anderson Stroup.

Oftentimes, recipients of the Cocktail Angels ask to “Cocktail it Forward,” or send the Cocktail Angels off to surprise their own friends or colleagues.

“To continue in the spirit of giving, we simply ask that those who want to ‘Cocktail It Forward,’ make a donation to their favorite nonprofit,” explains Flip Flop Sounds owner Courtney Latham, “It’s an easy win-win situation.”

“My absolute favorite thing is to demonstrate appreciation,” says Kim Curley Reynolds, one of the original Cocktail Angels and parttime Twist staff member, “I love putting a smile on people’s faces.”

Cocktail Angels started one snowy December day in 2011 when Curley and Stroup had an epiphany during lunch. They immediately abandoned their meals, filled their van with holiday lights and ice cold beer, and set our on their first mission.

Flip Flop Sounds provides DJ and lighting services and Twist provides beverage catering services for public and private events in Central Oregon. Both companies feel very strongly about customer appreciation, charitable giving and giving back to the community.

“We are grateful to Twist Cocktail Co. for raising support and awareness for the mission of The Bloom Project through the Holiday Cocktail Angel program,” says Heidi Berkman, founder of local nonprofit The Bloom Project. “Our friends and colleagues enjoyed the surprise of being recipients during a ‘meeting of the minds’ as well!”

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Culinary Creations

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THANKS TO STEPHANIE ANDERSON STROUP, OWNER OF TWIST COCKTAIL CATERING COMPANY, FOR THESE FESTIVE DRINK RECIPES TO BRING OUT YOUR YULETIDE CHEER. H Y ST E TOGR AP

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POMEGRANATE REINDEER: 2 oz CW Irwin Straight Bourbon Whiskey 1 oz pomegranate juice 1 T pomegranate seeds, plus more for garnish .75 oz fresh squeezed lime juice Ginger beer In a rocks glass, add bourbon, pomegranate juice and seeds, lime juice and honey.

Add ice to fill and stir to combine. Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and a lime wheel.

DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW: 1 oz Cascade Alchemy Chai Tea Vodka 1 oz Cascade Alchemy Vodka 1.5 oz cream .5 oz Vanilla Simple Syrup 1 oz Caramel Liqueur Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

Top with whipped cream and a caramel drizzle.

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ROSEMARY VANILLA DROPLET: 1.5 oz Rosemary-Infused Backdrop Vodka 1.5 oz Vanilla-Honey Simple Syrup 1.5 oz Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Fresh rosemary sprigs In a shaker with ice, gently muddle a small sprig of rosemary. Add all ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig.

To infuse the vodka, add 2-3 sprigs of rosemary into a bottle of Backdrop Vodka and let sit for 3-5 days in a cool, dark place.

For the vanilla simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1 cup of water and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract in a sauce pan and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and cool and then refrigerate overnight.

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Lifestyle Calendar

December DECEMBER 1 - 24

DECEMBER 2

BUY A TREE. CHANGE A LIFE.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

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DOWNTOWN BEND

The local church is one of 38 sites across the country where funds

The Downtown Bend Christmas Tree Lighting is a great Central Ore-

raised through selling Christmas trees go to help children both

gon tradition. Spend the evening singing carols and listening to local

around the world and locally. BUY A TREE. CHANGE A LIFE en-

choirs. The festivities get underway at 6 p.m., with Santa lighting the tree

gages the community and community leaders in a way not possible

at 6:30 p.m. Visit with Santa at the Plaza at Franklin Avenue and Wall

through typical church events. Tree sales begin Friday, November

Street next to Starbuck’s after the lighting. Free.

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DECEMBER 1

DECEMBER 3 BEND JINGLE BELL RUN

MOMS RUNNING GROUP

BANK OF THE CASCADES

FOOTZONE

This annual event is a fun way to get moving and raise funds and

All moms are welcome, with or without

awareness. Whether you prefer to walk or run, this 5K or 1-Miler is

strollers. Three to four and a half mile runs

sure to spread holiday cheer. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the

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is a fun and encouraging group for moms of all running levels. Runs occur rain or

DECEMBER 3

shine, every Thursday. Free.

DOWNTOWN BEND CHRISTMAS PARADE

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DECEMBER 1 SUPER FIGHT MIC SUMMIT SALOON & STAGE

Head downtown to celebrate the holiday season with the Downtown Bend Christmas Parade. Be on the lookout for floats, marching bands and a visit from Santa Claus. Free.

Watch comics battle for audience appreciation. This comedic competi-

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OLD MILL DISTRICT

DECEMBER 2 - 23 SANTALAND OLD MILL DISTRICT

Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Old Mill District. The rides start between Ben & Jerry's and Francesca's. December 3-4, 10-11, 16-23, and 27-29. Free.

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DECEMBER 5

biggest celebrity. Santa will sit at

GRANDMA’S HOUSE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR

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This holiday bazaar benefits Grandma’s House of Central Oregon and

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DECEMBER 2

DECEMBER 6

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

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DOWNTOWN BEND AND OLD MILL DISTRICT

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Head downtown or to the Old Mill District to celebrate First Friday Art

This free program is a basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed

Walk with a wide assortment of local artists. Local beverages, food,

at highlighting some introductory concepts and tools for traveling in

and music are on the agenda, and demos and other fun surprises are

avalanche terrain. COAvalanche.org

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Parting Thoughts

OF A

NON- SKIER IN A SKI TOWN...

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ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO

I

live in a mountain town called Bend. In the winter, snow blankets our streets and turns our Cascade Mountains into majestic photo opportunities. People flock to our town to enjoy the slopes of Mount Bachelor or the wilderness backcountry terrain. At night, conversations center on the day’s escapades or the promise of tomorrow’s adventures.

The only problem is, I don’t ski.

It’s not like I’m avoiding the ski culture exclusively. I simply prefer not to partake in anything requiring specific clothing, secret handshakes, recited chants, certain postures, or a singular meeting place. I know I should be more reverent. Skiing—and a good ski season—is an important part of our local economy. I get it!

I’ve skied in the past, but even then, I was a bit of a rebel. In eighth grade, jeans and a sweatshirt suited the outing just fine. Whatever rental Nordic skis they threw my way were perfect with me. When you don’t know the difference, you can be happy with anything!

Since I’m a Bendite, however, people do try to include me in their conversations.

But, when I am asked, “What kind of bindings do you have?”

I respond, “It’s complicated. I’m bound by the responsibility to raise my child to be a good and respectful citizen. I feel bound to do the right thing mostly—like help little old ladies across the street and stuff.”

They clarify, “No. For your skis? Tyrolia? You gonna get the M.A.X., the full season, the 12-day, the mid-week Winter, the 4-pack or just the Nordic?”

Huh? I’ve taken to just smiling and saying “fer sure” now and then. I learned that from my former distinction, “non-surfer in a surf town,” while growing up.

Let’s be specific about the issues.

1. The preparation is just too much. I’ll take the “lace up your shoes” or “throw on your sandals” kind of outdoor experiences. Luckily, we have those here, too—and in abundance.

2. It’s not the expense (it’s the expense). I could pass on the 22 lattes each week that equate to a season pass, new gear, and the like. But, then where would I get my caffeine?

3. My garage isn’t big enough. Seriously. Where do you put all that gear?!

God forbid you decide to do both alpine and Nordic, especially if there’s more than one person living in your house.

I want to assure you, however, I’ve been a good Bend parent. My son has had ski lessons and snowboard lessons. The exposure has been accomplished.

He can make his own decisions as an adult. He decided not to ski. I love him.

You die-hard skiers out there, I—and our economy—appreciate you. I even envy your passion a little. It’s a picturesque and idyllic scene, complete with shushing and après-ski activities. Yet, I’ll stick to my old jeans, some snow shoes and a path less traveled.

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