Things to Do in Bend - Munch and Music Free Concerts in Drake Park

Things to Do in Bend - Munch and Music Free Concerts in Drake Park I hope you're as excited as I am! Tonight marks the first night of Bend's annual Munch and Music Free Concerts in Drake Park. 2010 marks the 20th anniversary of Munch and Music. Cameron Clark the owner of C3 Events is the brains behind the event - way to go Cameron! So pack up your blankets, small chairs, snacks and family and head over to Drake Park for this fantastic free concert series perfect for adults, kids, families everyone!! If sitting in the grass and crowds aren't for you, get out your raft, kayak or canoe and listen to the music from the Deschutes River. Alder Creek Kayaks will be there with rentals as well.

Time: Thursday's 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Summer 2010 Munch and Music Line Up

July 8 - Aphrodesia

July 15 - Jerri Jheto Reggae

July 22 - Paula Clole

July 29 - Orgone

August 5 - Jah Sun

August 12 - Crazy 8's

You can bring a sack dinner to keep the evening completely free or bring a little cash and purchase your dinner from one of these fine local eateries:

Goodys, Famous Kettle Corn, Hawaiian Shaved Ice & Cotton Candy, Donut Divas, Hapa Treats, Sumi's Japanese Restaurant, A Crepe Affair, Rileys , York City Sub Shop Spork, Whole Foods, Taqueria Los Jalapenos, Ben & Jerrys Longboard Louie's, Pizza Mondo, Kebaba, Pita Pit, Keoke - Cactus Jacks + Ice Cream Dreams, Veraci Pizza, Demetri's Island Noodles, Morelia Grill, Pilot Butte Drive-In Trails End BBQ.

Thank you to Bend Memorial Clinic, The Bulletin and Whole Foods Market and the partner sponsors for bringing us the 2010 Munch and Music in Drake Park free concert series. In the tough Bend economy it is great to have a community of business' bring us free fun for the whole family. FREE MUSIC, FOOD, FUN, FAMILY & FRIENDS - You can't afford to miss Munch and Music at Drake park this year!

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Fireworks Safetjy Tips for a Fun 4th of July in Bend, OR!

Happy 4th of July, Bend! Hope everyone has a fun and safe day! If you're planning on lighting your own fireworks as most of us do; here's a few Safety Reminders for Fireworks Use from the Bend fire department via KTVZ.

Have a bucket of water or a hose nearby in case of a fire. Choose a location on a non=combustible surface, such as concrete, dirt, or gravel, far away from buildings, trees, grass and vegetation. Only adults should handle and discharge fireworks. The minimum age to buy, sell, or use fireworks in the City of Bend is 18; the minimum age in the rest of Central Oregon in 16. Never alter fireworks or try to make your own. Never pick p or attempt to re-light a dud. Soak all spent fireworks and "duds" in a bucket of water before disposal.

Here's a little fireworks safety demonstration by the Consumer Products Safety Commission - YIKES! Another safe option is watching the Fireworks Spectacular at Pilot Butte which can be viewed from all over town. The fireworks are schedule to launch at 10:00pm. For more information on additional 4th of July events in Bend including the fireworks, pet parade, Drake Park Festival, Pancake breakfast and Free Staxx Concert; visit my previous post Bend, Oregon's July 4th, 2010 Activities, Events & Fireworks!

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Bend, Oregon’s July 4th, 2010 Activities, Events & Fireworks!

Happy 4th of July, Bend, Oregon!!

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays! Nothing like a hot summer day spent with friends, family and great food.

Here are a few of the events going on around Bend, Oregon this July 4th.

St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concert Series presents the Staxx Brothers. Bring a picnic, family, friends and even the dogs are allowed at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend’s Old Mill District for a fantastic afternoon of free music. The St. Charles Free Summer Concert Series goes from 2:30-4:30. Check out the web link for the entire summer concert schedule at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.

The July 4th Pet Parade presented by Bend Parks & Rec, Bend Pet Express and Bend Kiwanis Club. The Pet parade The Pet Parade is an annual event for kids to bring their bikes, trikes, wagons, and of course pets live or stuffed (no cats or rabbits allowed) downtown to show off their holiday spirit. Flags, balloons and streamers are provided and live pets must be on a leash. Stuffed animals are free to roam about. Line up starts at 9:30 and the parade begins at 10 am.

Old Fashioned July 4th Festival at Drake Park. After the Pet Parade head down to Drake Park to eat delicious food prepared by local vendors, shop your way through artisan and craft booths, relax and listen to live music or join in on many of the games and activities. Of course there will be the Kid’s and Family Fun Area with a fire truck, games, music and usually a bouncy house or two. The Old Fashioned July 4th Festival at Drake Park runs from 11am – 4pm.

Pancake Breakfast in Drake Park Presented by Bend Sunrise Lions Club. Who doesn’t love pancakes, especially when they’re for a good cause! The charge is $6 for adults and $4 for children and the money is to support Central Oregon Sight and Hearing. The Pancake Breakfast in Drake Park is served from 8am to noon.

Bend Fireworks Spectacular at Pilot Butte! One of my favorite parts of the 4th of July Celebration are the fireworks displays! Bend proudly displays the fireworks from the top of Pilot Butte. They can be seen from all over town and many residents watch from the comfort of their own home to see what will be new this year and of course to see if when Pilot Butte catches on fire. Thank you Bend Fire Department for your efforts each year. The fireworks are scheduled to fire at 10:00pm. If you are not able to make it to a great viewing spot, KOHD will be airing the fireworks on television. The channel depends on your television provider and is listed on their website.

If Bend isn’t your Central Oregon city of choice for July 4th activities and festivals, the Bend Bulletin has a 3 page list of events going on around Redmond, Sister, Sunriver, LaPine and other Central Oregon areas.

Happy Independence day from all of us at Fred Real Estate Group! Have a fun and save holiday!

If I missed a favorite event of yours, please add it to the comments!

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Officially Extended to September 30, 2010

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Officially Extended to September 30, 2010. Nothing like waiting until the last second.  The tax credit extension sounded promising, doomed then passed a vote in both the House and the Senate as a stand alone bill. Home buyers all over America can breathe a sigh of relief now that they have several additional months to close on their homes.  This extension should help thousands who were unable to close by yesterday due to delays in short sale approvals, delays from stricter lending guidelines or backed up lenders. The closing extension is only valid for buyers who had ratified sales agreements by the April 30, 2010 deadline. Short sale contracts benefit big! I personally have two short sale listings approved in Bend which were unable to close by June 30th.  One was supposed to close yesterday but didn't quite make it out of underwriting.  Fortunately, our short sale approval letter gives us until July 30th and the buyer will have a new home next week along with the $8000 tax credit.  A second short sale is scheduled to close later this month.  The loyal buyer has had their offer in since November and will also be able to benefit from the tax credit extension. Let's get closing!

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