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🛣️ A new bridge over the Deschutes?

🛣️ A new bridge over the Deschutes?

City looking into possibility of a new bridge, Farewell Market opening delayed, and more summer concert announcements

Derek Carlson
November 12, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! I hope everyone has been able to get out and enjoy this amazing fall weather. The snow will be falling soon enough, so we’ve gotta take in these last warm days while we can. If you need an excuse to get outside, I’d highly recommend taking a stroll through Shevlin to check out the larches.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🛣️ A new bridge over the Deschutes?
🧺 Farewell Market opening delayed
🎶 Four more summer concerts announced

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

SNAPSHOTS

🏃‍♀️ Summit Storm Girls Take State Cross Country Title

The Summit Storm girls' cross country team took home the Oregon 5A state title over the weekend, their 16th over the last 17 years (elevation training for the win). While they didn’t have the top overall finisher, they did end up with five finishers in the top 15. Congrats!

🛣️ Could A New Bridge Be Built Over the Deschutes?

A few weeks ago, we let you know that BPRD had reopened its work on a potential new footbridge over the Deschutes on the south side of town. Now, the city is looking into the possibility of building a new bridge, this time for cars, over the river in an effort to relieve congestion along Reed Market. This project is currently nothing more than a twinkle in the city’s eye, so actual studies, potential locations, and shovels hitting the ground would still be years away.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🎵 More 2026 concert announcements: Another round of summer concerts at the amphitheater has been announced over the last couple of days. Bonnie Raitt will get the summer started right on June 8th, Train will be joined by Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson on August 28th, Matt Rife is making his return on August 27th, and Jack Johnson will bring his cool sounds of summer on September 27th. Tickets for all four shows will be available starting on Friday, both online and in person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill (this is a great way to save on those online ticket fees 🤫 )

🧺 Farewell Market opening delayed a few weeks: Folks in SW Bend hoping to be able to walk to a new neighborhood grocery store to pick up a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner (or an extra bottle of wine to get by until the in-laws leave…jk) will have to wait a couple of extra weeks as Farewell Market has delayed their opening until mid-December. The new market will be going into Brookswood Plaza in the space previously occupied by C.E. Lovejoys.

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TOGETHER WITH REBEL WAX STUDIO

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 11.12

☕ Commerce & Coffee: Start your Wednesday strong with caffeine and connections at Bend Chamber’s monthly networking meetup. Chat with local professionals and spark ideas over your morning cup. 8 AM Kernutt Stokes

🍵 Yoga & Community Tea: Make your winter nights a little brighter with a 60-minute yoga flow, followed by 30 minutes of tea and community building. 6 PM NE Bend

🎤 Sweet Escape Stand-Up Comedy: Hosted by Bend Comedy, this show brings a lineup of sharp-witted local and touring comedians to the stage for a night that’s equal parts hilarious and laid-back. 7:30 PM Silver Moon

📚 Classics Book Club: Literary lovers unite! Roundabout’s monthly Classics Book Club is diving into another timeless novel, A Tale of Two Cities. Discuss themes, language, and the enduring impact of great literature in a welcoming, bookish atmosphere. 6 PM Roundabout Books

🎬 Beetlejuice Movie Night: It’s showtime! Settle in for a glass of wine and a cult classic as Beetlejuice takes over the screen at Stoller Wine Bar. 6 PM Stoller Wine Bar

🎞️ RunNation Film Festival: Celebrate the spirit of running and the stories that push us to move—whether on trails, through cities, or across continents. Enjoy stunning cinematography, incredible athletes, and big-screen motivation. 6:15 PM Sisters Movie House

💃 Line Dance Lessons: Boogie the night away with free line dance lessons from Alex Reininger of Mindful Motion. 7 PM The Coyote

🏃 November Pub Run: Join FootZone’s monthly Pub Run and earn your beer the fun way! Want to demo a shoe from Brooks? Show up a little early to snag your pair. 5:30 PM FootZone

Thursday 11.13

🌿 Herbal Medicine Making: Medicinal Teas: Join Dr. Ashley in this hands-on workshop focused on crafting medicinal teas using seasonal herbs. Learn the art and science of blending herbal infusions for wellness and taste. 4:30 PM The Peoples Apothecary

🥂 Munch & Mingle: This monthly networking lunch blends good food, great views, and meaningful professional connection. Enjoy a chef-prepared meal at Currents while hearing from local women in business and community leadership. 11:45 AM The Currents

♠️ Poker Night: Join Cork & Barrel for their annual Poker Night—a casual evening of cards, cocktails, and friendly competition. All proceeds go toward supporting Cork & Barrel’s charitable partners, so you can feel good about going all in. 4:30 PM Hawkeye & Huckleberry

✍️ Writers Guild Anthology Launch: Celebrate the release of the Central Oregon Writers Guild 2025 Anthology, featuring the best local voices in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Meet the authors, hear readings, and support Bend’s thriving literary community. 6:30 PM Roundabout Books

🎉 Friends & Family Soirée: Party for the cause at Iris & Stout at their Friends & Family Soirée. There will be charcuterie, beverages, and a special in-store discount for anyone who brings two canned food items for Family Kitchen. 4 - 8 PM Iris & Stout

🌎 Livable Future Forum: A Shift in Thinking: Hosted by Central Oregon LandWatch, this thought-provoking forum explores innovative ideas for sustainable community growth. Through panels and discussions, local experts will share insights on climate action, housing, and livability in Central Oregon’s rapidly evolving landscape. 7 PM Open Space Event Studios

✂️ Craft Night: Join the crew at The Pantry for an evening of crafting over tea, wine, beer, or an NA elixir. This is just what the doctor ordered for our suddenly very dark fall evenings. 5 - 9 PM The Pantry

🎭 Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue: The beloved sitcom returns—this time to the stage! The Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is a brand-new theatrical comedy that brings Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, and Sophia’s iconic humor and heart to life in an all-new story that’s equal parts nostalgia and hilarity. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🧠 Head Games Trivia: Put your trivia skills to the test with Head Games trivia at Wonderland Chicken in downtown Bend. 7 PM Wonderland Chicken

🧘 The Breathwork Experience: Hit reset with Hypnobreathwork led by Brighton Sage Loughlin and Gabrielle Elise. 6:30 PM Hanai

✨ Glam & Glow Night: Join Glamorous Beauty Studio for an evening of sparkle, cocktails, and holiday glam. 5 PM Glamorous Beauty Studio

UPCOMING EVENTS

❤️‍🩹 Bend Healers Fair: Come share a day of healing and insight with a variety of alternative healers (Reiki, quantum healing, mediumship, reflexology, massage, healing touch, etc). Each practitioner’s service will be joyfully given in exchange for cash or cans of food. Proceeds support NeighborImpact, The Diving Healers, and The Youth of Unity. Saturday, November 15th, from 10 AM - 4:30 PM at Unity Spiritual Community

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LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 11.12

Thursday 11.13

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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Front Desk Associate at MacTek
Marketing Manager at MonteVista Homes
Front of House at Pika Pika
Tea Lounge Team at Bend Tea + Art Lounge
Assistant Director of Finance – Payroll Operations Manager at Bend-La Pine Schools

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🛣️ A new bridge over the Deschutes?

City looking into possibility of a new bridge, Farewell Market opening delayed, and more summer concert announcements

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SNAPSHOTS

🏃‍♀️ Summit Storm Girls Take State Cross Country Title

🛣️ Could A New Bridge Be Built Over the Deschutes?

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

@THEBENDBUZZ

TOGETHER WITH REBEL WAX STUDIO

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 11.12

Thursday 11.13

UPCOMING EVENTS

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 11.12

Thursday 11.13

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

THANKS!