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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