NorthWest Crossing Holds Special Activities During COBA Tour of Homes July 20-22 and July 27-29

NorthWest Crossing, Bend's largest mixed-use community, is planning many special activities in conjunction with the Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) Tour of Homes, being held July 20-22 and July 27-29. Five homes within the community are featured on the COBA Tour, and 12 more will be open for viewing by visitors.

Compass Park, a five-acre circular park that is centrally located within NorthWest Crossing, will be the hub for the weekends' events. The public is invited to come share in the festivities. The park can be reached by turning onto N.W. Crossing Drive south from Shevlin Park Road or east from Mt. Washington Drive on Bend's west side.

Saturday, July 21

Noon:   Free Ice Cream from Ben and Jerry's will be served while supplies last.

1-3 pm:   Bend Elks. Come get free tickets for the August 3rd Bend Elks game, sponsored by NorthWest Crossing. Homer, the Bend Elks mascot, and two uniformed players will be at the park for photos and to give away tickets.

2-2:30 & 4-4:30pm:   JD & The K9 Kings, two 30 minute shows. These shows mix music, costumes, comedy, audience participation, agility, Frisbee, superhero appearances and high-flying trick dogs.

4:30-6:30 p.m.   Live Music provided by Masala Mostest. Get groovy with Julianne Southwell on violin, Mark Ransom on guitars and vocals and Pat Pearsall holding it down on electric bass. Fun-loving, summertime sounds.

Saturday, July 28

Noon:   Free Ice Cream from Ben and Jerry's will be served while supplies last

2-2:30 & 4-4:30 pm:   JD & The K9 Kings, two 30 minute shows.

4:30-6:30 pm:   Live Music provided by Haywire. The slammin' jammin' dance groovers Haywire are fronted by Haymaker alumni Peter Heithoff and J. Patrick Lombardi. Come listen to your favorite covers and original sounds.

Throughout both Saturdays during the tour, visitors can hop on cruiser bikes which will be available for free, enjoy the weather and ride around the neighborhood to view the open homes. In addition, there will be several giveaways and prizes for adults and kids alike.