We Are The Tide, the sophomore album from Portland-based band Blind Pilot, follows the band’s grassroots break-out debut, 3 Rounds and a Sound, which has sold over 65,000 units to date and was featured in NPR’s “Best Music of 2008” roundup. Recorded at Type Foundry in Portland, OR during the spring of 2011, the new album was produced by the band and Skyler Norwood and mixed by Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, My Morning Jacket).  Blind Pilot began in 2007 when Israel (vocals, guitar) and Ryan (drums) embarked on a West Coast bicycle tour playing mostly to unfamiliar listeners at small-town venues. The band now exists as a 6-piece ensemble featuring fellow Oregonians Luke Ydstie (upright bass, backing vocals), Kati Claborn (banjo, dulcimer, backing vocals), Ian Krist (vibraphones) and Dave Jorgensen (keyboards, trumpet). In the years since its inception, the band has toured with various world-renowned musicians including The Decemberists, Josh Ritter, The Low Anthem, Laura Viers and Andrew Bird and appeared at the Sasquatch! Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival. Additionally, multiple music placements have recently aired in episodes of “Chuck,” “Covert Affairs” and “One Tree Hill.” They recently performed on The Ellen Show earlier this year as one of her favorite bands.

Their act will begin at around 8:30 on Friday, June 28^th at the NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo, preceded by several other musical acts which are not yet confirmed.  The Hullabaloo mainstage line-up is presented by The Garner Group.

Opening day is a REQUIRED DAY for all gardeners, as you will need to:

1. Complete a short registration form
2. Make your $30.00 payment, cash or check. (checks to be made out to “Deschutes County Extension Service”)   NO credit cards accepted
3. Pick up your NWXCG Handbook
4. Help out with a general clean-up/preparation of the garden area.  SO BRING YOUR GLOVES, SHOVELS/RAKES & TROWELS!

You will meet our Garden Assistants (GA), as they will be there to participate as well.  The time required should be less than an hour.

We will go over some of the basics for gardening here, such as amending the soil and irrigation tips.  We will also quickly discuss the “RULES & REGULATIONS OF NWXCG” found in the Handbook you will receive upon registering, and answer any questions that you might have.

While many of us love our pets, please adhere to the No Pet Policy within the fenced garden.  Thank you in advance for being respectful of this request.

The NWX Community   Garden is located on the corner of NW Crossing Drive and Clearwater Drive. For more information, please contact  John Coltman at 541-633-0106 or coltman1432@gmail.com, or Louise Gaston at louisemichael@q.com or 541-318-5759.  Thank you for your interest in our garden and we look forward to seeing your beautiful bounty!

There will be a fundraiser and we are calling on the community of BEND to help contribute to the Sullivan Children Scholarship Fund. This is a huge loss to our community but more importantly to this young family. Your involvement and generosity can make a BIG DIFFERENCE for the future of the Sullivan children.

The FUNDRAISER will be Tuesday February 26th, 2013 at Good Life Brewery outside in the Beer Garden (w/ fire pits) from 5pm to 7pm. Families are welcome and outside food is permitted.

Good Life is generously donating $2.50 for every adult beverage sold, (beverages cost $5.00) .

There will be a raffle and silent auction for some amazing items:
- Foursome at Tetherow Golf Club
- Stay at Mt. Bachelor Village
- $100 Gift card to 900 Wall
- Many other generous donations from local Bend businesses

Several NorthWest Crossing businesses have stepped up and donated to support this great event. This is a community event so please tell your friends, family and community members to support this important fundraiser.

2013 Event Calendar
visit www.nwxevents.com for detailed information.

NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival
April 13 – 14, 2013

NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo
Friday, June 28, 2013

NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market
Saturdays, June 29 – September 21, 2013

Tour des Chutes Cycling Event
July 13, 2013

COBA Tour of Homes
July 19-21 & 26-28, 2013

Cascade Lakes Relay
August 2-3, 2013

NorthWest Crossing Munch & Movies
Fridays, August 16 – Sept 6, 2013

Leadman Triathlon
Saturday, September 21, 2013

* For event information, including sponsorships and vendor information, please contact Valerie Yost, 541-382-1662 x 103.

Back to Central Oregon by popular demand, Friends of Music are excited to present to you the 3 Leg Torso — one of Portland, Oregon’s favorite world chamber music ensembles! Don’t miss out on what has become one of the most fun and exciting concert affairs of the winter season! Arrive at 6pm and expect to be greeted by a lovely reception featuring some of our best student performers as you treat yourself to a delectable selection of desserts and a variety of fun raffle prizes to bid on. Then, at 7pm we will meet in  the auditorium to hear our featured guest artists, the 3 Leg Torso.

The 3 Leg Torso are a quintet of performers whose combined musical talents of violin, cello, accordion, percussion/mallet and acoustic bass, deliver a unique and interesting sound of music influenced by tango, Eastern European folk and other world music traditions.  A uniquely playful, fun & spontaneous group of artists!

Friends of Music are pleased to be able to offer the Bend community a chance to enjoy such an eclectic musical experience and at the same time support the music programs at Summit High. To learn more about Friends of Music, please visit their website. 

Please join us as we celebrate the season with friends and neighbors. For the first time, we’re lighting the 65’ Ponderosa next to Sage Café. Bring the family and enjoy free hot cider, festive entertainment provided by the Summit High Choir and a visit from Santa himself! Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the NeighborImpact Food Bank and receive a raffle ticket for an amazing NWX Gift Basket stuffed with merchandise and gift certificates from NorthWest Crossing businesses.

Holiday Food Drive:
NeighborImpact serves Central Oregon families in need. Let’s show them how generous the NorthWest Crossing neighborhood can be! Bring a non-perishable food item to donate at the Tree Lighting Ceremony (please click to download a list of needs from NeighborImpact).

When you bring a donation, we’ll enter you in the drawing for an amazing NorthWest Crossing gift basket filled with all kinds of goodies from NorthWest Crossing businesses.We’ll hold the drawing at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, so you must be present to win!
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the fun stuffed into this awesome gift basket:
$10 gift card from Sage Cafe
$50 BendFilm membership with access to the lending library
Jem Raw Chocolates
Wine from Tate and Tate
Laptop case and insulated wine carrier from Umpqua Bank
Gift from La Rosa
Gift card from Pisano’s
Wine and gifts from portello
Large Zipper Pouch from Sara Bella*
Gift card from All Mixed-Up
NorthWest Crossing gear

Food donations for NeighborImpact will be accepted at The Garner Group office through Friday.

Several businesses in the Neighborhood Center will be open late and serving up specials, so please support your local businesses.

Special thanks to:
Summit High Choir
NeighborImpact
Sage Cafe
Santa (you know who you are!)
The Garner Group
Umpqua Bank
La Rosa
Tate & Tate
Jem Raw Chocolates
Sara Bella*
Pisano’s Pizza
portello winecafe
BendFilm
All Mixed-Up
West Bend Property Company
Lights R Us
Running Tree

On the Market Stage, we welcome special guests, Chayag. Since the 1990′s, Chayag has been dedicated to sharing and preserving the ancestral music and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Andes. Founded in Quito, Ecuador, the group has traveled throughout the world participating in festivals celebrating multiculturalism. Using a diverse mix of Andean instruments and rhythms, Chayag will be a fun musical celebration of the season.

We’re also excited to celebrate the tastes of fall. Whole Foods will be at the Market this weekend roasting fresh Hatch Chilies right at the market. And in case you need a little culinary inspiration for using those beautiful chilies, the final Taste of the Season Market Recipe, presented by The Garner Group is Pork Hatch Chili Verde with Posole. The perfect fall comfort food!

We have plenty for the little ones too. Visit the Information Booth and pick up a Market Scavenger Hunt Questionnaire—a fun way to learn about the market and where food comes from. Then, return your completed form to earn a prize for yourself, as well as a seedling for the Westside Village Magnet School’s community garden, donated by Red Tail Farms.

And, it’s BYOB (that would be Bring Your Own Bucket) to the market day. If you want some free compost for your garden beds, visit the garbage/recycling station at the market. Don’t worry, we’ll have some bags on hand, if you forget that bucket at home. There will also be a fun kids activity where kids can decorate their own container to plant fall flowers in.

We hope to see you at the last and best market of the entire season. Our 2013 season will start in late June next year. A big thank you to all the wonderful farmers and vendors who made this year’s event such a huge success! And to our guests and customers who support fresh, local, hand-made products. It’s what community is all about!

Buy a $6 plate and load up from the flavors of NorthWest Crossing restaurants including All Mixed-Up, Barcelona Sauces, La Rosa, Pisano’s, Portello, Sage Cafe, Tate and Tate and Thai Thai. Dinner proceeds benefit the Family Access Network.

Bring blankets or low chairs and get ready to enjoy good food, good music and good company. Family-friendly event, but please leave your four-legged friends at home.

Hosted by the NWX Biz Association.

Races take place from 9am to approximately 5:30pm. Click here to see the course and schedule. Or visit Central Oregon Racing for more details.

Why spend a beautiful Central Oregon summer evening indoors watching a movie? Join us in NorthWest Crossing’s Compass Park for Munch & Movies. This popular 4-week series includes music, food, kid fun and a family-friendly flick on the (really) big screen. Bring a jacket and a blanket (or low-profile chairs) and get ready for some fun! Movies begin at dusk.

August 17, 6pm
Pre-movie entertainment provided by Apple Siders

The Lorax, Rated PG
Starring Danny Devito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

August 24, 6pm
Pre-movie entertainment provided by Cascade School of Music’s “School of Rock”

School of Rock, Rated PG-13
Starring Jack Black

A wannabe rock star in need of cash poses as a substitute teacher at a prep school, and tries to turn his class into a rock band.

August 31, 6pm
Pre-movie entertainment provided by JLavik Band

Kung Fu Panda 2, Rated PG
Starring Jack Black and Angelina Jolie

Po and his friends fight to stop an peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past.

September 7, 6pm
Pre-movie entertainment provided by Chris Beland

Hugo, Rated PG
Starring Ben Kingsley & Asa Butterfield

Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton.