visiting redmond oregon: Support City Care Clinic at No Cost to You! - 02/23/14 10:02 AM

Where Shopping & Giving Unite  
Support The City Care Clinic, Redmond's only FREE Health Care Clinic, simply by shopping at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card. They are donating $2.5 million each year - up to $625,000 each quarter - to local schools, community organizations and nonprofits.  All you have to do is link your Rewards Card and use it when you shop at Fred Meyer.
The City Care Clinic Organization Number is 91088, or you can simply search by organization name.
Link your Rewards Card Now!

Your Support is Very Much Appreciated!
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visiting redmond oregon: 2nd Annual "A Taste of Redmond" Festival to Benefit City Care Clinic - 08/07/10 12:40 PM
3 LIVE BANDS & MANY LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Saturday, August 14th 12-8pm
“A TASTE OF REDMOND”
Food & Wine & Beer Festival
The Redmond Community
COMING TOGETHER FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Proceeds go to
City Care Clinic
Redmond's only Free Health Care Clinc
Canned goods go to the Fish House,
a local food bank providing food to our community.
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SATURDAY AUGUST 14th ~ 12:00 - 8:00 PM
Dawson Station
Located on Cedar between 6th & 7th
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PULLED PORK CONTEST - Vote for your Favorite!
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****FACE PAINTING****CRAFT & ART BOOTHS ****DRAWINGS EVERY HOUR****
ADMISSION: Adults $8.00 + … (0 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Music on the Green Free Summer Concert Series ~ Redmond, OR - 07/02/10 04:15 AM
Free Summer Concert Series by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by Home Federal Bank

This week's artist was local songwriter Ross Rogers.
Each year the Redmond Chamber of Commerce organizes a series of free concerts held outdoors at Sam Johnson Park.  It's a great opportunity to get out and enjoy our wonderful Central Oregon summers!


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The concert series, held every other Wednesday from 6:00-7:30, also provides opportunity to mingle and run into folks you may not see often.  On the Wednesdays in between, another concert series, Music in … (3 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Buy Fireworks & Support Local Youth - Redmond, OR - 06/30/10 07:16 AM
Come visit us at our fireworks booth!

Located on the Corner of 6th & Highland.

 
 
In the Great American Home Furnishings parking lot.
(Next to Dairy Queen)
 
 

 
 
 
Proceeds to benefit the youth of City Center Church and support their varied ministries and outreach projects.
 
Happy 4th of July!!
 
 
 
P.s. Please be safe while you're having fun.

 
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visiting redmond oregon: Summer in Central Oregon - Is it Finally here?! - 06/24/10 04:38 AM
We are working on our second day in a row of 80 degree weather, the flowers are in bloom, and pollen is in the air. 
 
It seems a bit delayed but I believe summer has finally reached us in beautiful Central Oregon.   Yeah!!  Spring seemed to bypass us this year but I'll settle for summer if I must.  Winter was a mild one and summers are always gorgeous, so no complaints here.  I love living in Central Oregon with all it has to offer, including it's quirky little weather patterns!

 
 
 
 
Come and check out Central … (5 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Winter Pub Crawl - Redmond, OR - Saturday Dec. 12th - 12/09/09 04:02 AM
Join us for Redmond’s First Winter Pub Crawl!
Saturday, December 12
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
 
Crawl your way to a winning poker hand.
Prizes for the best and the lowest 5-card poker hand.
Other specials and door prizes!
 
The Crawl Begins at WineStyles and travels to Rumors, Checkers, Twins JJ,
7th Street Brew House, Jersey’s Sports Bar and returns to WineStyles for the
winning hand and prizes.
WineStyles beer club members “FREE” entry
 
The first 25 to sign up receive an event
mug or wine glass.
 
Entry fee $5 at the door.
Proceeds donated … (2 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Trick or Treat in Downtown Redmond, OR - 10/21/09 11:05 AM
 
Trick or Treat on 6th Street
Saturday, October 31st 4:00- 6:00 pm
Join in the fun and celebrate Halloween with your local Downtown Redmond Merchants.  Look for an orange pumpkin in the door or window of local businesses to see who’s handing out the treats.
Participating Businesses Include:
 

6th Street Hair Studio
Animal Land
Antidote
Area By Design
Burkes Barber
Cent Wise Sporting Goods
Country By Design
Custom Built Computers
Entire Tan
Green Plow Coffee Roasters
G & B Knives & Swords & Collec.
 Goody’s
High Desert Gallery Frameworks!
 Housing Works
Liberty Bank
Painted Desert Salon
PS Shoes
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visiting redmond oregon: Localism Gets Noticed!! - 10/20/09 03:29 AM
When your City looks to your blog for information, you know you're on the right track!

 
I was recently contacted by the Administrative Assistant to the City Manager in regards to my Localism posts.  She was researching our area online and found my posts on Localism.  I received a phone call and an email titled "Re: Photos on Localism Website". 
 
The Purpose:  To ask permission to use some of my photos in a video clip on the City of Redmond website.
 
The Point:  When the City went looking for helpful information on Redmond, they found me on … (12 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Walk the Art Beat, Western Style!~ Friday, July 17th ~ Downtown Redmond, OR - 07/12/09 03:47 AM
Walk the Art Beat

 
An Evening of Western Themed Fun!
Enjoy Art, Live Music & Refreshments in the newly revamped
Downtown Redmond.
 
 
Friday, July 17th   5-8pm
Featuring an Old West Gunfight @ 6:00pm
on 6th St. between Forest & Evergreen.
 
 
Participating Businesses Include:
 
Helping You Taxpayers            WineStyles             Britz Beads
Goody’s       Country By Design          Paulina Springs Books
Auntie Em’s Deli     AntidoteBlue        Dot Studio
Redmond School of Music & Art        High Desert Gallery        Silver Star
Santiago Mate Company           Area  Avery’s Wine Bar
PS Shoes     Redmond Hotel Lobby    Housing Works
You … (2 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Walk the Art Beat ~Featuring the Art of Local Youth~Downtown Redmond, OR - 04/22/09 08:17 AM
Spring is here!  What better way to kick it off than with the first Walk the Art Beat of the season?!
 
SPRING WALK THE ART BEAT
Friday April 24th, 2009
DownTown Redmond from 5:00-8:00pm
 
This event will showcase the talents of our Local Youth in:  Art, Music, Drama & Writing
Art showcased at local merchants will include that of elementary, middle and high school students from the Redmond School District, the Boys and Girls Club, St. Thomas Academy, Evergreen Academy, Caldera, Chair-ity for Children, and much more!
Participating merchants include:
One Street Down Cafe
Paulina Springs Books
Goody's
Painted … (5 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Easter Egg Hunt ~ Downtown Redmond, OR ~ 10,000 Eggs to be found!! - 04/05/09 03:34 AM
Looking for a fun way for the family to spend the Saturday before Easter?  Look no further!
When:  Saturday, April 11th
What:  FREE Easter Egg Hunt
Prizes, Games & Activities
Where:  Downtown Redmond on 6th St between Cascade & Forest Aves
And these are not your average Easter Eggs.  The 10,000 eggs will be filled with goodies such as candy, Downtown Dollars, and other prizes.
Ages 0-2  10:00
Ages 3-4  10:30
Ages 5-6  11:00
Come dressed in your silliest or finest Easter attire and enjoy!
      www.TerriVisser.com (541) 410-4978
Terri Visser,CRS  Broker/Owner
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visiting redmond oregon: Shop DownTown Redmond & Save 25%! DownTown Dollars - 04/05/09 02:45 AM
How can you support your local merchants and save money?
Redmond DownTown Dollars of course!

By now you're asking, "What the heck is a DownTown Dollar."
Here's the answer:  Redmond DownTown Dollars are printed "money" that can be purchased at Redmond City Hall.
Why would I do that?  To save 25% on anything purchased at participating merchants.
Redmond DownTown Dollars are sold at 75% of face value.  So $20 DownTown Dollars costs you a mere $15. 
So who are these "participating merchants"?  You might be surprised!  Click here for a complete list.
Here is a brief list to wet your … (0 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Coyote Ranch Restaurant - Fifth Year Anniversary Celebration - Redmond, OR - 03/18/09 03:04 AM
 
Celebrating 5 Years of Food & Fun! - Saturday March 21st - Free Live Music!

Coyote Ranch Restaurant, Redmond, OR
Many locals, including my husband and I, have been enjoying Coyote Ranch since it opened five years ago.  One of the things that has always stood out is the owner involvement and genuine concern for how we are enjoying our food and time at Coyote.  We've gotten to know the staff, most of whom have stayed with the restaurant from the beginning, and feel like we've also made some new friends along the way.
Each year Coyote Ranch throws … (2 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Valentines Day Murder Mystery Theater - Redmond, OR - 02/10/09 08:55 AM
Looking for some fun and excitement on Valentine's Day?  Look no further!

Coyote Ranch Restaurant, located in Redmond, OR is offering two options for a night out with your Valentine.
 
Option 1:  "Eat, Drink & Be Deadly"
Presented by Coyote Ranch Hall & Buckboard Productions

Murder a little too much excitement for you and your Valentine?
 
Option 2:  Coyote Ranch Valentine's Day Dinner Features
How do Bourbon Flamed Oysters or Honey Glazed Drunken Lamb Chops sound?  Follow the link for a complete list of Valentine's Day Dinner Features.
 
Coyote Ranch:  Steaks, Spirits & More
1368 S. … (6 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Santa's Reindeer - Christmas in Central Oregon - 12/24/08 02:35 AM
Where do Santa's Reindeer go when Christmas has passed and they are gearing up for the next year?
Redmond, Oregon of Course!  Home of Operation Santa Claus

It takes a lot of rest to be able to pull a sleigh and balance a set of antlers like that!

These guys are eating up to build their strength for the big day.

Time to practice take off (you know, Reindeer games).  On your mark, get set......

Huddle!  "Does everyone know the game plan and route?"

Operation Santa Claus is located in Redmond, OR at 4355 W. … (17 comments)

visiting redmond oregon: Christmas Eve Services - Redmond, OR - 12/23/08 03:22 AM
  

549 SW 8th Street, Redmond, OR  (541) 548-7128
 
The Greatest Story Ever Told!
Looking for a great way to celebrate this Christmas Season? Do I have an answer for you!
Join City Center Church, located in downtown Redmond, for Christmas Eve Services this
Wednesday, December 24th at 6:00 & 7:30pm.
Need Directions?  Follow the link for directions & map.

 
Maybe I'll see you there!
 
Have a Merry Christmas & Blessed Holiday Season!
 
 
Terri Visser,CRS           Desert Sky Real Estate,llc           (541) 410-4978
 
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visiting redmond oregon: Downtown Redmond - Let's Go Shopping! - 12/09/08 05:16 AM
The Christmas Season is upon us! 
It's time for Santa to head out and start shopping.  Let's head to Downtown Redmond and see what the local merchants have to offer.
 

Dawson Station is a great place to start, with it's many offerings all from one parking spot!
Christmas Cards are a must, so let's start at Shelf Life Books.  Pick out your cards, a Christmas book for the kids, and a gift for your favorite reader.  Have a nice latte and a seat and get those cards filled out ASAP!
Now off to Cooks N Counters for the chef … (5 comments)