Dispatches

Published 5:00 am Friday, April 16, 2010

Patagonia by Pandora’s Backpack in downtown Bend has changed its name to Patagonia @ Bend and has undergone a store remodel. The new store is having its grand reopening this evening from 5 to 9 with discounts, prizes, music, food and beverages. The store remains independently and locally owned, one of just a few “Patagonia concept” stores in the country that represents the full Patagonia line but is privately owned, according to an announcement.

The Pine Theater in Prineville is now showing movies seven nights a week and plans more new releases while holding pricing steady, according to owner Oniko Mehrabi. The theater had reserved Thursdays for live events, but has begun showing movies on those nights as the number of events has declined. The theater, however, will still schedule live events as needed.

High-end Bend resale boutique Bella Moda has announced the addition of a gentlemen’s resale shop. Designer suits, slacks, jeans, button-down shirts and accessories are available. The store accepts only high-quality items that have been dry-cleaned and are in excellent condition. Bella Moda accepts men’s and women’s consignments from throughout the Northwest. For more information, call 541-550-7001 or email kpoulsen@bella modaresale.com.

Bend-based Clear One Health Plans Inc. announced that it has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for its headquarters building. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the nation’s pre-eminent program for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.

Clear One opened its new facility on May 12, 2008. It was designed and constructed by BBT Architects Inc. and Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co. of Bend.

Clear One also was recognized by Oregon Business magazine as one of the 100 best green companies to work for in Oregon in 2009 because of its commitment to sustainable practices.

NorthWest Crossing was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Green Neighborhoods in Natural Home Magazine. The article, which appeared in the magazine’s May/June issue, covered planned communities that demonstrated a commitment to responsible construction and the promotion of sustainable living.

A photo of NorthWest Crossing’s Lewis and Clark Park also was featured in the article.