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August Greetings, BBBS Friends!
~Here we are again, smack dab in the middle of another splendid summer, and it’ll be over before we know it! We are in full swing with some exciting summertime events, so please read below for the full scoop and plan on joining us for the festivities!
In His Wakes ~ Water Sports Activity Day
In His Wakes, a faith based organization, is offering Littles and their Bigs an entire day of water sport activities, FREE! Throughout the day they will be providing everyone an opportunity for building self-esteem, having success, and victory on the water and in life! Activities will include tubing, skiing and knee boarding. In His Wakes travels internationally conducting 50 - 60 water sport events each year, reaching 1200 youth of all ages. They specialize in working with kids of every age and ability, from those who are unable to swim and may be terrified of water to the advanced level water enthusiast. We will be meeting at 9:00 a.m. at the Prineville Reservoir and transportation may be available if there is enough interest. Permission forms must be signed by guardians and volunteers. For more information regarding the In His Wakes Outreach go to www.inhiswakes.com.Friday, August 13th 9am-3pmPrineville Reservoir
Please RSVP by August 11th to Sonia at
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or 541-447-3851 x333
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· Bird Watching – For scenic birding road trips near Bend, be sure to get a copy of the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail Guide, which includes maps and detailed information about pull-offs and walking trails. Stop by the Visit Bend Welcome Center to pick up a copy of more detailed forest and road maps to help you plan your trip. www.oregonbirdingtrails.org/cascades.htm
· Deschutes River Trail – Walk, run or bike your way along this well-maintained, scenery-laden, wildlife-packed trail that winds along the Deschutes River from Awbrey Butte to south of Mt. Bachelor Village. www.bendparksandrec.org/Parks__Trails/Deschutes_River_Trail/
· Hike Mt. Bachelor – Located in the Deschutes National Forest, Mt. Bachelor is the gem of Oregon's High Desert. It is the perfect location to enjoy a summer day hike. The resort is covered with a number of gentle to more advanced hiking trails. Guests are welcome to hike from any of the parking lots, or you can ride the Pine Marten lift up from the West Village base to mid-mountain at 7,775ft and hike from there to the Summit. A daily lift ticket can be purchased for $15 (adult)/$9 (youth: 6-12).www.mtbachelor.com/summer/activities/hiking/index.html
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· Dollar Days at Lava Lanes – June through August on Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays enjoy $1.00 games, $1.00 shoe rentals, $1.00 sodas & $1.00 snacks.www.lavalanesbend.com
· Des Chutes Historical Museum – Sharing the history of Bend and Deschutes County, the Des Chutes Historical Museum is dedicated to the heritage of Deschutes County. Encompassing Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Tumalo, Sisters and Terrebonne, discover why this has always been a great place to live and play.www.deschuteshistory.org
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