Bend, Oregon Holiday Fun Continues

As school winds down for Christmas break, there are still plenty of wonderful things to do in Bend, Oregon to celebrate the season. We wanted to share a few of our "picks" for fun in the coming days.

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

A perfect retelling of the Olde England story, with its ghosts and timeless message of kindness, by the talented youth and adults of Central Oregon A stellar community cast of youth and adults again bring to life the classic story of redemption and the trueholiday spirit, produced by Bend Experimental Art Theatre (B.E.A.T.). Rick Jenkins returns as Scrooge in this original adaptation by Howard Schor, directed by Mary Kilpatrick. Runs Friday 12/17 through Monday 12/20 at the Tower Theatre.

Saxons Fine Jeweler's On a Clear Winter's Night Jazz Christmas

CLEAR 101. 7 proudly welcomes... Peter White on Guitar, Mindi Abair on Sax and Vocals, and Rick Braun on Trumpet, lead an 6 piece allstar, touring jazz ensemble of musicians, performing interesting covers of traditional holiday tunes! The show starts with the brilliant vocal stylings of SONOS, also performing Christmas tunes, accapella! This event is the perfect way to move into the holidays as the Riverhouse Convention Center is transformed with a dazzling array of Christmas lights, John Hillmer designed Christmas Stage Murals, and a ho-ho-whole variety of other decorations! The Saxons Fine Jeweler's on a Clear Winter's Night Jazz Christmas is presented by Big Country RV's and is hosted by Northwest Brain and Spine, Dr's Yundt and Hadden. The event is produced by C3 Events. Sunday, December 19th

We're so happy to be #inbend on the holidays!

Children’s Holiday Party Scheduled in NorthWest Crossing

NorthWest Crossing and Sage Café and Coffeehouse are teaming up to help families in Central Oregon make some special holiday memories. A holiday party will be held in the NorthWest Crossing neighborhood center that is fun for kids of all ages. Cookie decorating, holiday crafts and an appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus (from 11 am to 1 pm) are just part of the day’s festivities!

WHEN: Saturday, December 11th from 10am to 2 pm
WHERE: 2755 NW Crossing Dr. #109 (the former Riley's Market space)
COST: $5 per child includes all supplies!

Come make some memories! For more information visit www.nwxevents.com.

NorthWest Crossing Bend, Oregon - Top Place to Retire

Bend, Oregon has long been lauded as a great place to retire. Recently, Where to Retire Magazine narrowed down that assertion by focusing specifically on NorthWest Crossing in their “Discoveries” section. The article, which appeared in the magazine’s November/December 2010 issue, describes NorthWest Crossing as best suited for those who seek “abundant outdoor pursuits near big-city amenities.”

Where to Retire writer Monique Lugo writes, “Residents at this master-planned community get the best of both worlds. They are minutes from trendy downtown Bend...and convenient to the region’s natural wonders.”

The article also covers other amenities in the Bend, Oregon neighborhood, including NorthWest Crossing’s commitment to conservation and sustainability, convenient neighborhood center, many acres of integrated parks and open spaces, and the community garden.

Where to Retire is the only magazine that is specifically designed to help people with retirement relocation decisions.