Operation Don’t Go Broke is devoted to bringing readers helpful tips on ways to save in college.
Getting out is a great way to recharge and get your mind off school, but having a night life can get expensive.
These tips are for going out without breaking the bank:

• Hit “Happy Hour.”
• Split an appetizer.
• Order what’s on special.
• Share a pitcher.
• Split the tip.
• Take advantage of student discounts.
• Load up on free chips and salsa.
• Make it a lunch date.
• Stick to well or “house” drinks and beers on tap.
• Share a dessert.

ODGB’s Central Oregon Dining Guide

Bend

• Hola ‘s “Happy Hour”

Share a plate of braised pork nachos and a pitcher of margaritas.

• Baldy’s Barbeque

Split a rack of baby back ribs and wash it down with a draft root beer.

• Cascade Lakes Taco Tuesday

A taco and a microbrew is the perfect end to any Tuesday.

• Broken Top Bottle Shop and Ale cafe

Sample microbrews and receive 10 percent off with your ASCOCC student discount card during their student happy hour.

LUNCH

• Pizza Mondo: Head downtown for a slice of maybe the best pizza in Central Oregon.
• Chan’s: Try “Mother’s Chicken.” They serve huge portions and lunch specials for only $5.95.

Redmond

• Underdogs

Split a plate of “Dirty Fries” and enjoy “well drinks” for $3 during Happy Hour.

• Jody’s

Satisfy your burger and fries craving for under $10.

Second year COCC nursing student Anna Quesenberry is a wife and mother of two who is passionate about saving money.

–Anna Quesenberry

The Broadside

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