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Whether you plan to travel across the state or across the globe, this issue is packed with ideas!

Looking for an adventure of a lifetime? In this issue we introduce you to Bend’s own Tofino Expeditions, which offers guided sea kayaking tours in exotic destinations all over the world, all packed with local cultural experiences.

On your next trip to the Oregon coast, visit a community you’ve not yet discovered. Travel south and venture to some of the lesstraveled towns of Brookings-Harbor, Port Orford or Charleston, all featured inside.

If hitting the road for summer festivals is more your style, look inside for a guide to upcoming music, theatre and art events that make for great family fun. Or, if your favorite journey is more along the lines of spending quiet time with nature, be sure to read our feature on the art of fly fishing.

For the best on travel gear, check out Local’s Choice for all the latest travel essentials to make your trip easier.

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STAYCATION THINGS TO DO IN BEND

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ith a natural wanderlust brewing inside most of us, sometimes it’s difficult to remember

we live in an enviable vacation locale. Here are

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Bend Broadband’s 6th Annual Jazz at the Oxford

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Columbia River Gorge NSA, Discovery Center, Columbia Gorge, Gold Beach Ranger Station and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

Fourth graders can log onto the website to complete a fun educational activity in order to obtain and print their paper pass. Students may also trade in their paper pass for a more durable pass at participating federal sites nationwide. Educators and community leaders can access educational activities, field trip options and the ability to print passes for their classrooms. Parents visiting the new website can find additional links for more information on planning trips to nearby public lands. EveryKidInAPark.gov

BEND ENDURANCE ACADEMY HOLDS GIRLS CYCLING CLINICS

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offering new programs to get girls ages 11 - 18 on mountain bikes with

uses in their IPA, a delicious citrus flavor, and mineral sunscreen to

three free clinics and weekly girls mountain bike rides. The free clinics

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are designed for riders, new to single track, to work on skills, gain

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Bike Rides, led by female coaches, runs Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from June 20 to August 19. All participants meet at BEA offices. BEA currently offers programs for Nordic Skiing, Cycling, and Rock Climbing. Their mission is to “promote healthy living through active, outdoor experiences.”

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EVERY KID IN A PARK The Every Kid in a Park program grants every fourth grader in the United States free access to all federally-managed lands and waters, including national forests, parks, wildlife refuges and marine sanctuaries. Children can visit the Every Kid in a Park website to obtain the free pass, which also includes three accompanying family members.

HUMM EXPANDS FACILITIES AND DISTRIBUTION

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Local beverage company Humm Kombucha has leased a 31,000

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tion capacity to three times its current NE Second Street facility. The

ground to explore the outdoors, especially national forests in Oregon and

new building will allow the company to produce about 36,000 5-gal-

Washington," said Jim Peña, regional forester for the Pacific Northwest

lon kegs of kombucha, or $18 million worth annually, up from their

Region based in Portland, in a statement released by his staff.

current 12,500 barrels annually. The expansion will bring with it 20

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has identified

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Humm’s current tap room on NE Second Street will continue to pour

Center, Siuslaw National Forest, Multnomah Falls Recreation Area,

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expects the fermented sweet tea to be available across the country by 2017. Immediate distribution expansion plans focus on Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas. There is talk of building another brewery in the Midwest or East Coast within the next two years as well. The company produces nine flavors of kombucha from original to lemon ginger; coconut lime is the favorite overall. A 14-ounce bottle retails for about $3.

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DESCHUTES BREWERY TO OPEN IN VIRGINIA Local craft beer icon Deschutes Brewery has chosen Roanoke, Virginia to open its fourth facility. The $85 million facility— referred to as “Brew 4”—is expected to employ 108 people, according to a statement from Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe's office. Virginia lobbied extensively to host another location for the brewery—which began in 1988—beating out North Carolina and South Carolina. The state is providing a $3 million grant and more than $250,000 worth of funds available for Deschutes Brewery to use.

With the Deschutes Brewery addition, Virginia is trying to pitch itself as a leader in craft beer. They are currently 15th in the country in craft breweries, while Oregon ranks fourth. The new brewery will sit on the eastern outskirts of the city, with views and access to Tinder Creek. Construction

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Our Contributors DONNA BURKLO

Donna Burklo enjoys the strange and wonderful mix of writing for Bend Lifestyle, being a realtor, and working as the Marketing and Development Director for local non-profit, Family Kitchen. Raised in Sequel, California, she has called Bend home since 2004. She is a mom, corporate life ex-pat, small business ownership survivor,

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chronic over-scheduler, and reluctant empath. Donna earned her BS in Business Administration from the University of the Pacific and a Diploma in Residential Planning from the Art Institute.

SARAH WOLCOTT

Sarah Wolcott is a well-traveled wine professional and outdoor enthusiast. She has sought out interesting wines and wine-producing regions around the globe, as well as ski turns in the United States and abroad. She always appreciates a good story and is happy to call Bend home with her fly-fishing guide husband, Michael.

Sarah has her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature from Whitman College and her Wine MBA from Kedge Business School, Bordeaux.

GARY CALICOTT

Gary Calicott is one of Central Oregon's most versatile photographers. His unique and thoughtful perspective carries through his work and touches a diverse range of subject matter. From breath-taking landscapes to local live music, Gary captures both the big picture and the fine details that bring single moments to life. A native of Oregon, Gary was born in Eugene and has lived and worked in Portland. His passion for the outdoors brought him to Bend in 1999. He is an avid fly fisherman, mountain biker and backpacker.

BARBARA DUDLEY

Barbara Dudley is a California native who loves experiencing life through special "moments in time.” She enjoys photographing playful dogs, regal horses, misbehaving children, mothers and fathers, friends and lovers. Barbara loves to capture just about anything that sparks that special moment to last a lifetime.​She lives outside of Bend with her lovely family and animals.

GREG NORMANDIN

Greg Normandin considers photography to be his calling and passion. It puts him in touch with people, through his eyes to yours. He photographs objects, places, and people, with the feelings and emotions thoroughly projected. Greg believes every image has a story and a lesson, rather than a place and a time. Each story and lesson positions him for the next. Greg makes his home in Bend, Oregon with his beautiful family and wonderful friends.

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Tofino Expeditions Honors Your Passion Internationally ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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“There really isn’t any better way to experience nature than with the silent approach of a kayak.”

— Grant Thompson

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kayak has a way of putting you in the middle of your dreams’ panoramic picture. With Bend’s abun-

dance of rivers and lakes just minutes away in every direction, it’s difficult not to want to spend some time on the water in a kayak—even if only for an afternoon.

“There really isn’t any better way to experience nature than with the silent approach of a kayak,” says Grant Thompson, owner and operator of Tofino Expeditions.

Thompson’s tours are exclusively conducted with kayaks as the main mode of transportation and are offered in exotic locations throughout the world.

A recent addition to the Bend community, Thompson specifically chose our area to have an authentic place to call home when he returns from his world adventure tours. Being surrounded by local lakes and rivers sure didn’t hurt, nor does the easy access to air travel.

“The flights offered from Redmond’s airport really made the move work,” Thompson reports, after measuring 125,000 miles on his air odometer last year alone.

The word ‘authentic’ comes up often in a conversation with Thompson when discussing life, kayaking, tours in remote places, and creating and maintaining business relationships.

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ADDICTED TO KAYAKING?

(CON TI N U ED)

The former art dealer got into the world of kayaking after having two major physical setbacks in life. On the mend from suffering a knee injury while ice climbing in Canada, he switched his adventure sport to kayaking after a chance meeting with New Zealander John Dowd, author of Sea Kayaking–A Manual for Long Distance Touring. The second setback came in the form of a major car accident that resulted in six months of recuperation and a forced absence from work. Having an epiphany, Thompson realized his life really needed to be about creating authentic kayak touring experiences and offering them to like-minded travelers. Because of his thorough research and resonant concern for the environment and people in each destination, he has been able to offer unique experiences for his small group tours. In Venice, the tour group spent the morning on a barrier island learning how to row a gondola before paddling through the city amongst the gondolas. Their instructor happened to be a champion Venetian style rower who competed in rowing for Italy in the 1964 Summer Olympics. On a trip to an Amazonian village, the home to one of his local guides, the group spent 18

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time learning about local governance and touring a local school.

One of the ways he experiences authenticity

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interactions with those involved in our local beer culture. Thompson sees to it that this kind of food and drink experience is offered daily on his tours as well.

“From servers to brewers to bartenders, there is a level of pride, enthusiasm and commitment that is distinctive and exceptional,” explains Thompson.

This attention to detail and local culture garners high praise from Thompson’s clients.

“Floating and listening, you hear and see everything,” explains four-time tour participants Phil Johnson and Peg Gerlock. “Sounds, smells, views; you are a true participant in the experience, not just a passenger.”

After 28 years of providing quality, unique kayaking experiences in all parts of the world, Thompson is now enjoying the role of advisor, guide and partner to a like-minded business. A testament to his efforts lies in calls received from kayak guides around the world who are interested in attracting mindful clients like Thompson’s; those who will truly appreciate their surroundings.

In fact, that’s how tours of Italy formed.

An Italian guide hounded him for months via email in order to present him with a new tour to share with a wider audience.

Thompson acquiesced and told the local guide to set a test itinerary. They took the tour together and it became Thompson’s popular Cinque Terra/Sardinia trip and grew into the four Italy tours now offered

by Tofino Expeditions.

“Come on the trips from a place of genuine interest,” Thompson encourages.

Tours include 8 to 13 participants, last between 6 and 12 days and cost between $1,135 and $4,850. Those who are interested in relationships and honesty will appreciate his approach to tours of places as wonder-filled as the Galapagos, Costa Verde in Brazil, Croatia, the Sea of Cortez, Espiritu Santo and Isla Carmen.

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Outside of Port Orford

Oregon's Less-Traveled

COAST Explore Brookings, Port Orford and Charleston ARTICLE SARAH WOLCOTT | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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regon’s 363 miles of coastline offer a lifetime’s worth of hiking, biking and beachcombing. Roughly divided into thirds, the North, Central and Southern parts of the

state’s coast each offer a unique take on coastal life. As Mount Bachelor’s ski season winds down, consider Oregon’s less-traveled Southern Coast as your vacation destination. Its uncrowded beaches, bustling commercial ports, and relaxed approach to tourism make it a lovely getaway from the High Desert.

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Nestled in a “banana belt” just north of the California border is the Curry County coastal gem of Brookings-Harbor

Port Orford

River—a famed Chinook salmon and winter steelhead fishery—flows through town.

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fun. Many retirees call Brookings home

warm average temperatures in the win-

for all or part of the year and the Port of

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Brookings is busy with commercial and

January—Brookings is more than just a

sport-fishing businesses. There is also a

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the Oregon coast—the harbor and port at

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The hamlet of Port Orford lies about an hour’s drive north of Brookings. An economy built on the timber industry and thriving though commercial fishing, the community remains protective of the town’s historically-rich past. Port Orford was first populated by the Native American Qua-to-mah tribe of the Tututni peoples.

Port Orford also boasts a burgeoning artist scene, with eight galleries owned and operated by working artists. Happily absent are strip malls and the exacting hum of seasonal tourism. Rather, the town is proud of its working fishing port, home to 30 commercial boats. A thriving fly fishing economy also pours over to the nearby Smith, Rogue, Elk and Sixes Rivers.

Because of the coastal geography surrounding Port Orford, there is no traditional dock from which to launch boats. Instead, one of only six “dolly” ports in the world makes its home there, providing the hypnotic and visually-pleasing pastime of simply watching the boats being lifted in and out of the water. For those traveling with bicycles, the 60-mile Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway—recently added to Oregon’s Scenic Bikeway system—starts in Port Orford. The Wild Rivers Bikeway pedals through old-growth forests, along wildly scenic coastal vistas, and ends at Cape Bianco State Park, just South of the windsurfing mecca of Floras Lake.

CHARLESTON

Charleston is a small fishing community 15 minutes south of bustling Coos Bay. Located at the entrance to the large, eponymously-named Coos Bay, Charleston is a must visit for seafood lovers. Chuck’s Seafood, arguably one of Oregon’s best seafood retailers, sits on the main drag in Charleston. Try their house-smoked albacore tuna.

A number of vacation rentals—overlooking the Bay or perched on the cliffside to the south of town— are available. RV travelers who love to fish and crab frequent Charleston for its easy bay access and the abundance of RV hot spots. Sunset Beach State Park and Shore Acres State Park, both located on the Cape Arago Highway, are fabulous places to spend the day beachcombing, kayaking and clamming. Shore Acres lights up from Thanksgiving through the New Year and delights Photo by Bill Grami

with sea-themed holiday decorations.

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Festivals Hit the Road for Some Family Fun! ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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s the temperature begins to rise and the final school bell rings, one thing is on everyone’s mind; vacation! Thoughts of packing

up the family cruiser and hitting the open road race through our collective heads as we try not to forget the necessary travel items.

Our destination is one of the many festivals currently being organized for our listening and viewing pleasure.

Gone are the Woodstock days of hitchhiking to a muddy open field with 100,000 of your hippie friends. Today’s festivals cater to the whole family while pairing eclectic music lineups with kid-friendly activities and magical locales. On the following pages are some festivals—music, art and theatre—to help you plan your summer vacation.

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SUMMER FESTIVALS

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FESTIVAL MUST-HAVES!

Our friend Stacy Totland, of 4 Peaks Presents, offers up this list of things to bring to enhance your festival experience.

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festival by setting bike-friendly routes

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from NE and SE Portland.

camp known as Winnarainbow.

volunteers—transform the Rockin’ A Ranch into a

Grab your tickets fast as last year’s festival sold out.

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Pickathon’s festivals

diverse around.

lineup This

year’s

the majestic San Juan Mountains.

KATE WOLF FESTIVAL, LAYTONVILLE,

THEATRE

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL (OSF), ASHLAND (FEBRUARY - NOVEMBER) OSFASHLAND.ORG

The gold standard in west coast Shakespearean festivals, the not-for-profit OSF has been delighting audiences since 1935.

Three stages—the indoor Angus Bowmer Theatre and Thomas Theatre, and their flagship outdoor Allen Elizabethan Theatre— offer up 11 different plays. Inspired by the theatre and William Shakespeare’s works, but also showcasing other classic writers, the OSF has something for everyone. Make sure to catch some plays, as well as backstage tours, park talks and workshops.

LEAVENWORTH SUMMER THEATRE, WASHINGTON (JULY - AUGUST)

LEAVENWORTHSUMMERTHEATER.ORG The Bavarian-themed locale of Leavenworth provides the perfect backdrop for The Sound of Music. This year’s summer theatre also hosts quality performances of Singing in the Rain and Beauty and the Beast. Each of the three stages—Ski Hill, Hatchery Park and Summer Festhalle—are unique settings for the classic plays. Add to that the town’s natural surroundings and you have a perfect family getaway.

WANT SOME SHAKESPEARE, BUT DON’T WANT TO TRAVEL? SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK, BEND (AUGUST 19-20) SHAKESPEAREBEND.COM

Set on the banks of Mirror Pond, in Downtown Bend’s Ashland, OR Photo by T. Charles Erickson

Drake Park, Grant Turner will direct the Bard’s The Tempest.

Watch as sorcerer Prospero creates a storm in one of Bend’s most iconic spots.

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Leavenworth, WA

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SUMMER FESTIVALS

(CON TI N U ED)

ARTSY

Oregon Country Fair

OREGON COUNTRY FAIR (OCF), VENETA (JULY 8-10) OREGONCOUNTRYFAIR.ORG

This non-profit—which began in 1969 as a benefit for an alternative school—takes on a life of its own each July. The annual three-day festival draws festival-goers from across the country. Performers—musical and artistic—set up shop on the multiple stages or simply wander the grounds for attendees’ enjoyment. Jugglers, stilt walkers and girls with flowers in their hair provide the colorful backdrop to the natural landscape. OCF definitely meets its goal of creating an “event and experiences that nourish the spirit, explore living artfully and authentically on earth, and transform culture in magical, joyous and healthy ways.”

ART IN THE HIGH DESERT, BEND (AUGUST 26-28) ARTINTHEHIGHDESERT.COM

If you’re feeling like a staycation, but still want to check out world-class artists showcasing their efforts, head down to the Old Mill District for Art in the High Desert. Now in its ninth year, the juried fine art and craft show weekend is ranked 12th in the nation for Fine Art Fairs by the Art Fair Sourcebook 2015. Set along the banks of the picturesque Deschutes River, Art in the High Desert celebrates individual artists while allowing art-lovers and collectors to meet the creators while wandering from booth to booth.

Oregon Country Fair

A COUPLE OUT-OF-TOWN ART FESTIVALS. GIG HARBOR SUMMER ART FESTIVAL, WASHINGTON (JULY 16-17) PENINSULAARTLEAGUE.COM

The 32nd running of this popular art festival sets approximately 120 fine artists and crafters along historic Gig Harbor. Festivities also include live music and a literary corner for authors and illustrators.

UNION STREET FESTIVAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (JUNE 4-5) SRESPRODUCTIONS.COM

Now in its 40th year, the Union Street Festival features technology, local exhibits, crafts, health and fitness, and the immensely popular fashion show.

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When a community gets access to clean water, it can change just about everything. It can improve health, increase access to food, grow local economies, and help kids spend more time in school.

W W W. C H A R I T Y WAT E R . O R G

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Man Against Nature, Man With Nature

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"If fishing is like religion, then fly fishing is high church." -Tom Brokaw

ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY GARY CALICOTT

T

he contest

process, not the quantity of fish but the

begins with

quality of the fishing experience.”

a plan. The warrior angler

A quick glance at Central Oregon’s

chooses his adversary and readies

landscape reveals endless waterways home

his weapons. The battlefield is named as he

to trout and steelhead of all sizes. Hundreds

marches towards victory with a quiver full of specifically chosen

of fishable waters are split between the

flies, and perhaps the most important tool of all, patience. The day is long,

Deschutes, Metolius, Crooked and Fall Rivers,

but there is no regret; a bad day fishing outshines a good day of work.

along with dozens of lakes and reservoirs.

In its purest essence, fly fishing is less about catching fish,

Correctly-named one of “The Best Fishing

and more about connecting with nature. Its quality lies within the

Towns in America” by Field and Stream

journey—a creekside hike, a river wade, a riparian battle—rather than the quantitative outcome of fish caught. As pole fishing’s technically-advanced younger sibling, fly fishing requires a learned skill that takes a lifetime to master.

magazine, Bend has gained international recognition for water-based playgrounds.

The art of fly fishing uses hand-tied “flies”— or lures—that are made to resemble natural

“For me it is more up close, personal and athletic,” explains Mike

invertebrates, baitfish, or other food organisms.

Phillips, owner and outfitter of Slack Line Fishing. “It’s about the

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FLY FISHING (CON TI N U ED)

The artificial flies are created by fastening hair, fur, or other materials to a hook. Each fish and locale require a different fly, depending upon what the fish eat. The fly is cast using a fly rod, reel and weighted line. As opposed to spin or bait fishing, the weight of the fly line caries the hook through the air and gently drops it on the water’s surface. With so many variations according to each environment, expert fly fishermen spend a lifetime honing their skills.

“It’s important to master your casting, wading, and water reading skills,” says Phillips, who has guided hundreds of eager clients on the Lower Deschutes River. “Learn to present natural presentations to the fish, and to sight and stalk the fish.”

Slack Line Fishing’s Mike Phillips offers up these tips to hone your fly fishing skills…

• Keep it simple - Don’t get overwhelmed by the amount of gear.

• Use proper tools - Don’t forget a good quality wader and wading boot.

• Take a casting lesson - Learn the basics of how to handle the rod and practice, practice, practice.

• Learn your knots - A few basic knots to know are the Perfection Loop, Nail Knot, Blood Knot, the Double Surgeons Knot and the Duncan Loop Knot.

What a guided trip can teach you…

• Strategies on how to approach different bodies of water.

• How to choose the right fly.

• Different techniques and tactics to round out your repertoire.

• How to properly handle and release caught fish.

SlackLineFlyFishing.com

Tenkara Fishing Tenkara fishing is a streamlined approach to fly fishing. The practice—originating in Japan more than 200 years ago—uses only a rod, tenkara line and fly, foregoing the reel.

The telescoping rod allows for easier travel with the gear and is a favorite for hikers who wish to carry some fly fishing gear in case the conditions call for it.

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“It’s about the process, not the quantity of fish but the quality of the fishing experience.” Mike Phillips

Old Mill Casting Course Situated along the Deschutes River and several ponds in the Old Mill District, the Old Mill Casting Course is one of the first fly-casting courses in the nation. The free course was designed to allow fishermen to practice casting skills in conditions similar to Central Oregon fishing spots. The Casting Course

Salmonfly Hatch Each May on the Lower Deschutes River two-inch long insects hatch, drawing schools of trout to the area. Probably the busiest time of the year for anglers, the Salmonfly hatch not only ensures large numbers of trout, but also allows for witnessing the metamorphosis of the insects. The Lower Deschutes—designated wild and scenic—is one of the few rivers that is home to both wild native trout and Steelhead.

Guide is available at the Ticket Mill and includes a course map, casting tips and a score card.

Local Fly Fishing Gear Shops Fly & Field Outfitters 866.800.2812 FlyAndField.com Patient Angler Fly Shop 541.389.6208 PatientAngler.com The Confluence Fly Shop 541.678.5633 ConfluenceFlyShop.com

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Giving Back Students of Condega

Former Bend Mayor and Councilwoman Kathie Eckman and Condega Mayor Jairo Arce Avilés

A Sister from Another Mother . . . Land BEND’S SISTER CITY FOUNDATION ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO | PHOTOGRAPHY GINGER LIVINGSTON SANDERS

S

ister city relationships are very much like the sibling relationship for which they’re named. They consist of a healthy dose of sibling rivalry paired with a constant undercurrent of support.

Each of Bend’s three sister cities boasts similar physical features in mountains, rivers, and quaint downtown gathering spaces. They also each serve as the regional hub for governance, medical services, and tourism. And, they share frustrations regarding transportation, higher education, and managing growth. We have much to learn from Bend's sisters and many ways to offer support.

Bend formed the first sister city relationship with Condega, Nicaragua in 2004. Since Nicaragua is the poorest of the Central American countries—think dirt floors and no running water—we might be more inclined to focus on the differences between us. Yet there are many similarities.

The outlying areas rely on the city of Condega for services, it has a vibrant downtown, and the country enjoys beautiful surrounding landscapes.

Thanks to the tireless help of three Bendites, Condegans know about Bend. Rick Negus is the force behind the Condega Project, a long-time effort to provide school uniforms, medicines, and educational opportunities for children. Mark Taylor, Bend Fire Department Deputy Chief of Training, built from scratch a fully-functioning fire department in the town, complete with two of Bend’s decommissioned fire trucks. You will find ‘Estacion Bomberos Voluntarios Capitan Mark Taylor’ (the firehouse) along the main highway. And Kathie Eckman, former Bend Mayor and Councilwoman, has taken on a library and medical equipment shipments. All three are members of the Bend Sister City Foundation and were also instrumental in providing water filters for hundreds of households in concert with Rotary International. “(I admire) the warmth of the (Condegan) people and the reminder of the value of a slower pace,” explains Eckman. “The town 32

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(l-r) Condegan Nola Nackerud, Bend Fire Department's Deputy Chief Mark Taylor, Bend’s Kathie Eckman, and Condega Mayor Jairo Arce Avilés

is so cohesive. Sometimes I wish we could learn to be more like that.”

Eckman believes these sister city relationships provide a better understanding of other cultures and an opportunity to learn from their best practices.

Next in the birth order was Fujioka, Japan in 2009. The dedication included installations of one half of a split rock in each city. Look for our half in downtown Bend’s Breezeway. According to Bend City Recorder Robyn Christie, while this sister city relationship is less active due to a restructuring of their city government in Japan, there are still yearly student exchanges, one of which involves one student from each of Fujioka’s 27 middle schools.

The baby of the family is Belluno, Italy, an official sister since 2012. Belluno, situated between Venice and the Dolomite Alps, might even be considered a twin sister. We share many common features, such as tourism, recreation, food, drink, struggles for higher education offerings, and a distinct lack of parking downtown. Our official plaque reads, ‘Bella Bend, Beautiful Belluno.’ It can be found in the Old Mill District across the street from the REI building.

“There is a yearly student exchange, an exchange of culinary educators and students, a masters swimmer’s exchange, and even our sister city plaque was an exchange collaboration between architects and artists,” outlines Bend/Belluno Steering Committee member Kit Carmiencke.

“Sister City relationships are based on community support and interest,” says Christie. “When the community pursues the relationships, that’s when they’re at their best.”

BendSisterCityFoundation.org BendBelluno.org CondegaBomberos.com

Lifestyle Calendar

May

sports product sustainability. Join panelists

ride a bicycle, run an obstacle course and

from Nike, Cairn, Hydro Flask, and more for a

finish with a sprint. Mbsef.org

dynamic conversation on pressing topics in sustainability as they relate to sports products.

MAY 27

Spm.UOregon.edu

ALABAMA SHAKES LES SCHWAB AMPITHEATRE

MAY 6 - 8

MAY 14

COBA SPRING HOME AND GARDEN

BEND: EDUCATE. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.

kick off the Les Schwab Ampitheatre's

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR AND EXPO CENTER

ST. CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BEND

2016 summer season. Alabama Shakes is

The 24th Spring Home and Garden Show

The annual spring conference is filled with an

touring off their successful new release,

will be held on May 6, 7, & 8, 2016 at the

action packed educational experience. Partic-

Sound & Color. BendConcerts.com

Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Hundreds

ipants will have the opportunity to hear from

of booths showcasing home and garden

tremendous speakers with expertise in a vari-

MAY 28

products. ConnectionDepot.com

ety of topics that are of great interest to people

6TH ANNUAL HAPPY GIRLS RUN BEND

living with Parkinson’s Disease.

OLD MILL DISTRICT

MAY 6

Grammy Award-winning Alabama Shakes

The 2016 Happy Girls Run features a

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

MAY 20 - 29

BEND

CENTRAL OREGON BEER WEEK

hosting 10K, 5K and Happy Little Kids

Initially started by the Bend Gallery Association,

VARIOUS CENTRAL OREGON

runs. Terrain includes a mix of gentle trails,

Bend's First Friday Art Walk has expanded to

LOCATIONS

groomed paths and paved surfaces. Cost

include not only downtown galleries, but A6

Central Oregon has one of the largest per-

$40, $85. HappyGirlsRun.com

Studio & Gallery, Lubbesmeyer and Tumalo

capita number of breweries of any region

Art Gallery in the Old Mill and Piacentini Book

around, and on top of that a thriving,

MAY 28

Arts in the Maker's District. All galleries host

exploding beer scene—so it’s only natural

KIDS' DAY IN MAY

receptions. BendGalleries.com

that we also have a Central Oregon Beer

VILLAGE AT SUNRIVER

Week, a week-long celebration of Bend

A great fun-filled day for the whole

and

family. Meet firefighters and police officers

MAY 7 3RD ANNUAL AUTISM WALK & FAMILY FUN DAY

Central

Oregon’s

new course for the half marathon. Also

amazing

beer

culture! CentralOregonBeerWeek.com

while touring fire trucks and police cruisers.

VillageAtSunriver.com

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

MAY 21

Enjoy raffles, face painters, crafts, bounce

POLE PEDAL PADDLE

MAY 29

houses, a sensory table, autism awareness

MOUNT BACHELOR

SISTERS STAMPEDE

merchandise and more. Every person registered

The Pole Pedal Paddle is a relay race with six

PETERSON RIDGE TRAIL SYSTEM

gets a free event t-shirt. Prizes for Highest

legs, including alpine skiing/snowboarding,

The Sisters Stampede became the largest

Individual Fundraiser, Highest Fundraising

cross-country

running,

cross country mountain bike race in

Team, and Most Team Members. Adults: $14,

canoeing/kayaking/stand up paddle boarding,

Oregon in 2011, and continues every

Children: $11. FirstGiving.com

and sprinting to the finish! Compete by yourself

Memorial day weekend as the largest

or be part of team or pair. Mbsef.org

and one of the best mountain biking

MAY 8

skiing,

biking,

experiences of the season. There is

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

MAY 21

FIVEPINE LODGE EVENT CENTER

2016 CENTRAL OREGON FILM FESTIVAL

race categories, and a party at the finish

Annual Mother’s Day Brunch at FivePine

MADRAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

line! SistersStampede.com

Lodge beginning at 10:30am. Reservations

This family-friendly event is a celebration of

are required. Acoustic music by Mike Biggers.

Central Oregon Filmmakers of all ages and

MAY 29

FivePineLodge.com

skill levels. Local filmmakers are encouraged to

BUTTERFLY PARADE

create film art to compete and to share with the

COVE PALISADES STATE PARK

community. CentralOregonShowcase.com

A

MAY 13 U OF O SPORTS PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY

something for everyone with 26 different

beautiful

celebration

of

Monarch

Butterflies that are migrating north for

INDUSTRY PANEL & NETWORKING EVENT

MAY 22

THE OXFORD HOTEL

KID'S MINI POLE PEDAL PADDLE

wagon, dog or favorite family member

The University of Oregon Sports Product

OLD MILL DISTRICT

and celebrate at The Cove's Butterfly

Management Program is making its first trip

The kids version of the popular Pole

Parade. Deschutes Campground Site B-41.

to Bend for an engaging panel discussion on

Peddle Paddle. Teams of six paddle a raft,

the summer. Bring your bike, scooter,

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MY TOP TRAVEL

WHO: Tiffany Larsen WHAT: REI - Bend Sales Associate & World

Traveler on a shoe-string budget WHERE: Across the globe, including: South

America, Europe, and the Peace Corps in Paraguay

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Eno Twilights LED Light String

Eagle Creek TSAApproved Travel Lock

REI Fleece Travel Pillow

Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Lightweight Storage Bag

Rite In The Rain Outdoor Journal

REI Lightweight Eye Mask and Earplugs

REI USB Multination Travel Adapter Plug

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