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Free Family Days at the High Desert Museum
Community Invited to Free Family Saturdays
Mid Oregon Credit Union invites the community to enjoy free admission to the High Desert Museum on January 26 and February 23, 2019. The “Free Family Saturday” complimentary admission program supports the community with the opportunity to explore art, wildlife and living history right in Central Oregon’s backyard. The museum is located five minutes south from Bend on Highway 97. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Rimrock Café open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Silver Sage Trading open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Great Exhibits Await Visitors
“Mid Oregon Credit Union’s generous support of two Free Family Saturdays invites the community to experience the Museum,” says High Desert Museum Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “The well-known Spirit of the West and By Hand Through Memory exhibitions are open for families as well as temporary exhibitions – John Simpkins’ Desert Mystic is still on display and Rick Bartow’s Things You Know But Cannot Explain makes its debut on the first Free Family Day this year.”
Who do you know that would benefit from a free day in this quality educational and fun environment? Other family members? Co-workers or neighbors? Young families and others who might have a difficult time with admission fees? Would you share this opportunities with anyone and everyone you know?
“Free Family Saturdays is one of our signature community events every year,” says Kyle Frick, Mid Oregon Credit Union’s VP of Marketing. “Our team can’t wait to open the doors and welcome local families to the museum to explore. No matter the weather, Free Family Saturdays bring young and old alike to spend the day together enjoying this one-of-kind Central Oregon destination.”
High Desert Museum is Top Rated Opportunity
The High Desert Museum is consistently rated one of the top Central Oregon attraction by Trip Advisor. With 135 acres and more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, it’s a “must see” for anyone in Central Oregon. Get a close-up view of native wildlife, such as river otters, bobcat, porcupine and badger. Talk with historic characters who share tales of early Oregon explorers and settlers. Visit an authentic homestead and sawmill from 1904.
The Museum is offering a 10 percent discount on all memberships purchased on Free Family Saturdays at the Museum, giving families the opportunity to save on future visits. For more information about exhibits, wildlife encounters, living history, and events, visit the Museum’s website at www.highdesertmuseum.org.
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Exercise and Diet
Many people have become more health conscious in recent years. By exercising and eating a healthy diet, we know we’ll live happier and longer lives. Unfortunately, processed foods tend to be cheaper than lean meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s due in part by government subsidies to farmers growing corn, soybean, and wheat, the main ingredients in processed foods, which keep those prices down.
You’re Busy, So How Do You Do it?
When you’re on a tight budget and always in a rush, it’s sometimes easier to hit a fast food restaurant or just microwave a frozen dinner– meals full of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. So how can you eat more healthfully? Here are a few tips:
- Slow down. Eating healthy requires a little time and attention. Many people rush through their days, wolfing down their meals mindlessly, so they can hurry to the next appointment. Give yourself a little time to shop mindfully, prepare your food, and fully savor your meal.
- Buy produce in season and freeze it. Fruits and vegetables cost more when they have to be shipped from far-away sunny lands that can still grow produce in November. Buy these items locally, in season, and freeze them for use in the winter.
- Start your own vegetable garden. You can easily grow lettuce and tomatoes in small planters on a balcony or, if you have a yard, stake out a few feet to grow even more. With Central Oregon’s climate, choosing the right vegetables and growing situation is very important. To learn more, read this Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service publication. Once you’ve decided, you’ll even get a little exercise while you do it.
- Buy in bulk. Many grocery stores offer dry goods in bulk, saving you the usual packaging costs. You can also save on meat by buying in larger quantities and rewrapping in smaller, meal-sized portions. Freeze those portions to use for weeks to come.
- Check your dining-out habit. If you eat at restaurants often, the habit is taking a big bite out of your wallet. On average, a restaurant meal costs almost 5 times more than a home-made meal. Save dining out for special occasions.
2019 Mid Oregon Annual Membership Meeting
RSVP NOW!
The 62nd Annual Mid Oregon Membership Meeting is almost here!
Date: Saturday February 9, 2019
Time: Doors open 9 am, business meeting starts 9:45 am
Location: Riverhouse Convention Center
Format: Buffet-style breakfast served at 9 am. Business meeting will include elections results, reports from members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, and will feature an invited guest speaker, Billie McNeely-Johnston, discussing the subject of elder fraud.
Learn about the success and growth of Mid Oregon during the past year. An assortment of raffle prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the program. Free to members, $18 for non-members. RSVP on Mid Oregon’s website by visiting our sign-up form, or you can visit a branch, call us at (541) 382-1795 or email info@midoregon.com.
