If you have been riding your bike recently, you are probably aware of its multiple benefits. They go well beyond looking good or bonding with your friends. The best part of cycling is that the more you do it, the more you fall in love with it. Whether it’s for financial, environmental or health reasons, […]
Northwest Fitness Games is partnering with CrossFit West Salem from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 16, 2020 to host its first individual-only event in over 5 years. Pre-Teen and Teen divisions will debut at the Capital City Throwdown, which is open to all level of athletes over the age of 10. The Rx division […]
The 39th Annual PDX Triathlon Festival takes place May 30-31, 2020 at Blue Lake park. The Annual PDX/Blue Lake Triathlon was started by the Portland Triathlon Association and Frank Goulard, who is still an active, local Masters Triathlete. The weekend festival offers an Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlon, Duathlon & AquaBike, and a Super Sprint / My […]
Feed your body and your mind as local experts share their knowledge about issues important to you. Join us for our free Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Series at the Bend Senior Center. Patty Delarios and Beverlee Jackson with Your Voice Patient Advocacy will discuss how to be your own patient from noon to 1 […]
Clara Pratt, PhD, Professor Emeritis at OSU. Eo, will give a presentation on “Living with Chronic Disease” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at the Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Bring your lunch to the free Brown Bag & Lunch Series at the senior center. Dessert and coffee are provided. Presented […]
The 24th Annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival June 19-21, 2020 in Sunriver has something for everyone including the 72.3 BEASTMAN, Olympic & Ultra-Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/AquaBike, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K/10K, 28K & 50K Trail Run, Bike Tours & Kids Races. Each year, during the last weekend in June, thousands of athletes, their family and friends, […]
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard about “Zero Waste” grocery stores in Europe where everything is sold in bulk and customers bring and fill up their own reusable containers and bags. When will we get some of these here on this “side of the pond”? — Jane Smith, Boston, MA Many mainstream American grocery stores and chains […]
Lia Heifetz and Matt Kern, founders of the food company, Barnacle, harvest Alaska kelp to make salsa, pickles, and seasonings. Growing up in Southeast Alaska, they say it is important to create local food products to contribute to resilience to their coastal community and share the tastes and stories of Alaska. Chef Lionel Uddipa is the […]
A recently released survey by the Cleveland Clinic found more than half of American men don’t go for an annual physical and that could lead to serious health problems. That’s why American Family Care, an urgent and primary care provider, created the “MAN UP” Check Up. It’s to encourage local guys to put down the remote, turn off ESPN and visit the darn doc’s […]
This week’s 90-plus degree weather will make it extra dangerous and deadly for children or pets if left in a vehicle, even for a short amount of time. AAA Washington recommends parents, caregivers and pet owners to never leave a child or pet unattended in a vehicle, even if the vehicle is parked in the […]
