Join BendBroadband on Sept 20 & 21 for Downtown Bend’s largest fundraiser, Bend Oktoberfest. More than 15,000 people gather at this free, community event in downtown Bend. Enjoy numerous feats of strength and silly games, live music, great food and local beer! Bring the entire family to enjoy the wiener dog races, stein hold competition,… Continue Reading
While landline phone service is not as widespread, there are still plenty of reasons to justify keeping a home phone. Here are five reasons to hang on to your home phone. Emergencies. When dialing 911 from a landline, emergency dispatchers can track your location much faster than from a cell phone. Since wireless phones are… Continue Reading
How did the term movie trailer come about when in reality, trailers are actually previews of films? You have to go back to 1913 to find the answer, which is simply this: the very first trailers were not shown before feature films—they were shown after. When people went to the movies in 1913, the majority… Continue Reading
From an outside perspective, Vanessa Rasor is an artist, though she might only consider herself ‘crafty’. When she’s not hard at work as a Senior Administrator of Digital Operations in Bend, Oregon, you can typically find Vanessa hard at work on one of her artistic ventures. No, it’s not painting. It’s not pottery. It’s probably… Continue Reading
BendBroadband created the Scout Spotlight to thank those who help our community to grow and thrive. This month’s Scout Spotlight is Abilitree — Connecting people with disabilities in Central Oregon to resources, education, and opportunities. Learn more about Abilitree’s programs and support groups or donate at abilitree.org. Thank you Abilitree for making a difference… Continue Reading
If you love hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventure, you’re in luck. During the entire month of September, BendBroadband customers can enjoy a free preview of the Sportsman Channel. With nearly 200 shows to choose from, the Sportsman Channel embraces “Red, Wild & Blue America” – where the American Spirit and Great Outdoors are celebrated in… Continue Reading
