There aren t many businesses that are immune to COVID-19 s impact. For some businesses, changes aren t easily made. One of those places is Central Oregon Gymnastics Academy, the 23-year-old gym that, due to COVID-19, is now facing the reality that a permanent closure might be on the horizon. While COGA has received some federal and state aid, it hasn t been enough to make up for closures or running at limited capacity, according to its website, and the gym isn t even breaking even. Those who are part of COGA s community are trying to change that. Courtesy of Sharman Watt Sharman Watt misses the gym just as much as her kids do.
Courtesy The Victorian The Victorian Café s Proud Mary bloody marys are the stuff of dreams but if you order it to go, you ll have to assemble the many glorious ingredients yourself. Several weeks ago, as to-go cocktails began to be a thing in Oregon, we published a very brief list of some of the places starting to offer to-go cocktails. We ve updated the list to include some of the other places that have since come online with new and inventive ways to get their cocktails into your hand. Thanks to online ordering which many locations have added to their services over the course of the pandemic it s easy to find out whether your favorite spot has cocktails on top of all that good food.
While recent times have prompted many to cook and eat more at-home meals, takeout food from local establishments is a nice way to change up the routine and support the community. Typically, January is a month for reset; New Year s resolutions abound for cleaner living, more movement and healthier eating and locally, there s no shortage of places to try. Since 2013, a small, tucked-away live kitchen and juice bar in downtown Bend has been offering a fully gluten-free, organic menu. Salud Raw Food owner Corrine O Shea says Salud currently offers fresh, organic juices, hot, nourishing tonics, limited breakfast and lunch items, desserts, plus daily hot soup specials. Orders can be placed online at saludrawfood.live or can be called in or placed in person weekdays from 9am to 3pm.
If you re like many central Oregonians this winter, you re spending a lot of time outside in the snow. Whether skiing, sledding or snowshoeing, taking the time to pause and observe wildlife tracks in the winter can be a great way to learn a little more about the wildlife with whom we share these snowy playgrounds. Where to start? First, think about timing. Fresh snow is ideal, but soft snow can also prove fruitful! Then, get yourself a bit down the trail and out of busy areas. This will help provide a clean slate with fewer tracks from pets or people. Next, find your track or footprint in the snow. You may think you want to start by examining the track itself, but instead you first want to focus on the pattern of the track.