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COVER STORY THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 • THE BULLETIN GO! MAGAZINE • PAGE 23 Many pandemic-prompted firsts BY DAVID JASPER The Bulletin W ith Wednesday’s inauguration of President Joe Biden, we at GO! headquarters decided to take a look at new beginnings and recent firsts. Subsequent to the arrival of COVID-19 in the U.S., there have been a lot of innova- tions as well as new twists on existing things in business, education, entertainment and more. It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since the coronavirus disrupted life around the globe. The pandemic, and ensuing need to quar- antine and social distance, forced the pivot heard ‘round the world. Here’s a look at some of our culture’s newer developments, a lot of which seem here to stay. Language As much as it pains some people to accept it, language is constantly evolving. We’ve re- cently ushered in a slew of new words and wrangled new meaning from existing ones. Below are but a few examples, some offi- cially in dictionaries, others on their way. Pivot — If people and the businesses they ran and worked for were going to make it through the pandemic, it was critical to make a shift in the way they did things — such as speaking. Enter the word “pivot,” which, when used in the context of the pan- demic, means a quick redirection of the way one does things. A few examples from the local entertainment world: Bend Comedy pivoted to making masks. BEAT Children’s Theatre pivoted to pre-recorded shows available digitally. And in October, Bend- Film Festival pivoted to outdoor and online screenings. Social distancing — Had anyone heard this seemingly contradictory term before? Doesn’t just saying “distancing” say it all? An abundance of caution — Because plain ol’ caution is like throwing caution to the wind. Don’t get caught without an abun- dant quantity of caution. Dining Food delivery — Sure, it’s been around a while: For instance, DoorDash was founded in 2013. According to Morgan Stanley, though, the pandemic accelerated the pro- jected growth of food-delivery Outdoor dining — Again, nothing new, but with COVID-19 in the air, it certainly seems safer than sequestering yourself in- doors with strangers. Curbside pickup — And you thought the drive-thru was the only way to get a meal without getting out of your car. Takeout cocktails — Oh dear God, yes, please. Work and education Zoom meeting — Before 2020, many of us had never heard of Zoom. And during 2020, we never heard the end of it. The fun of changing backgrounds, the impressive immediacy of high-speed internet and the plus of not having to wear dress pants for meetings were soon offset but eyestrain, the general tedium of conversing with a screen and creeps not wearing pants during Zoom meetings. Telecommuting — The term’s existed for about two decades now, but not everyone felt empowered or brazen enough to actu- ally try it. Now, as one former coworker put it to this reporter, the lie that one can’t be productive from home has finally been put to rest. The ability to work remotely has tech workers and other professionals pouring out of cities — according to one study, re- mote-work policies have led to a projection of between 14 and 23 million expected to relocate to new regions and cities. For bet- ter or worse, those places seem to include a growing Central Oregon. Entertainment Livestreaming — Musicians, comedians and theater companies turned to livestream- ing and pre-recorded entertainment in or- der to assuage boredom — theirs and ours. Bingeing — Again, not remotely new, this past year has found even the most disci- plined consumers willing to play one more episode, and another, of their favorite show. Or any show. First-time marijuana users — Business was a-booming for dispensaries in Oregon and elsewhere. With cannabis legal and the pandemic meaning we should quarantine, Dorothy was right: There really is no place like home — especially when you’re stoned. Outdoor recreation — With a great many people wanting to get outside, the pandemic reversed a downward trend in outdoor rec- reation, making it difficult to find gear from kayaks to snowboards. The New York Times wrote “Now there’s a mad rush for outdoor gear. All of it.” Honorable mentions We’re running low on space, but don’t sleep on these recent developments: Twice-impeached presidents Storming the Capitol Being turned in by a relative for storming the Capitol Stress-induced body aches e e David Jasper: 541-383-0349, djasper@bendbulletin.com things to go! do Thursday 1/21 Yin and Flow Yoga: The weekly yoga class is limited to 5 students each week to maintain social distance. Proceeds got to the Chuush Water for Warm Springs Campaign. Email or text to RSVP your spot; 9-10:30 a.m.; $15; Wine Down Ranch, 6500 NE McKay Creek Road, Prineville; go.evvnt.com/727219-0 or 541-362-1142. Orangetheory Fitness Run Club: A guided 3- to 5-mile hike with body weight workouts mixed in will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Free for members and nonmembers; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Orangetheory Fitness, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; go.evvnt. com/729405-0 or 541-904-5123. Ask An HOA Attorney — Kickoff Event: Join CORC CAI via Zoom while we learn from HOA attorneys; 4:30- 5:30 p.m.; $5 nonmember, free for members; online; go.evvnt.com/727000-1 or 541-719-8224. Thursday Trivia Night: The weekly trivia game will be held outdoors by fire pits and heaters. Subject to postponement due to weather; 6-8 p.m.; Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend; go.evvnt. com/724898-0 to reserve a table for a $20 deposit (returned when the team is there) otherwise, first come, first served; 7-9 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend; go.evvnt.com/727220-0 or 541-388-8331. SATURDAY 1/23 Private Book Sales: Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County has opened it9s 30,000 volume used book collection for private, individual sales upon request. Call or email literacyindeschutes@gmail.com to reserve a time; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; registration required; Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; go.evvnt. com/725005-0 or 541-977-5341. Aquatic Entomology Class: This class introduces students to the river insects upon which our local trout focus and how to stock your fly box with the most productive patterns to imitate them. Call or stop by to register; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; $40; Confluence Fly Shop, 375 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/729414-0 or 541- 678-5633. Americana Song Share: A song share virtual gathering for high school students on Thursday evenings; 6:30-8 p.m. through Feb. 11; $50; online; eventbrite.com Ultimate Scavenger Bend Cleanup: Volunteers can join in cleaning up trash and other debris from the plaza area in the monthly cleanup event. Drop in for an hour or two, bags and gloves provided; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Brookswood Meadow Plaza, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/729433-0 Trivia on the Moon: The weekly trivia game will be held on the brewery9s patio. Teams of up to eight are welcome Know Place —’PLACED’ An Encyclopedia of Central Oregon: Editors Irene Cooper and Ellen Santasiero discuss 8PLACED9 composition of writings based on place and phenomena unique to Central Oregon; 2-3 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/729136-0 or 541-312-1063. Numa Breath Experience: Come taste the depth and potency of the practices Nkma Breathwork. It provides the space and time to dive more deeply into your own personal journey, helping to resolve old burdens and foster clarity; 3-5 p.m.; $50; Namaspa Yoga & Massage, 974 SW Veterans Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/729430-1 or 541-550-8550. SUNDAY 1/24 ‘The Nutcracker, A Child’s Tale’: Students from the Acadamie de Ballet Classique will perform the ballet virtually. The Theatre will be closed to all outside audiences; 6-8 p.m.; $34; online; go.evvnt.com/721817-0 or 541-382-4055. MONDAY 1/25 Know Place — Oregon’s African American History: Delve into the history of African Americans in Oregon, with a special emphasis on historic places, with Kim Moreland of Oregon Black Pioneers; 5-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt. com/729138-0 or 541-312-1029. Fundamentals of Bluegrass Guitar: An online six-week virtual class via Zoom on Mondas; 6:30-8 p.m. through March 1; $150; online; eventbrite.com TUESDAY 1/26 Equitable, Safe & Green Transportation Webinar: Come have a discussion with 350Deschutes, transportation planners and community leaders about public transit in central Oregon and how we can make it more equitable, safe and eco-friendly; 3-4:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/726810-0 or 561-329-7873. Beginning Fly Tying Class: Novice anglers can learn the basics of tying flies in this 2-hour class. Register at the fly shop; 6-8 p.m.; $80; Confluence Fly Shop, 375 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend; go.evvnt.com/723287-0 or 541- 678-5633. Writing the Songs Only You Can Write: An online six-week songwriting class via Zoom held on Tuesdays; 7-8:30 p.m. through March 2; $150; online; eventbrite.com WEDNESDAY 1/27 Private Book Sales: Supporters of Literacy in Deschutes County has opened it9s 30,000 volume used book collection for private, individual sales upon request. Call or email literacyindeschutes@gmail.com to reserve a time; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; registration required; Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend; go.evvnt. com/725006-0 or 541-977-5341.
