🚵‍♀️ Bachelor switches to summer

Mt Bachelor is ready for summer, a midweek music fest, and new jobs in Bend

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Derek Carlson
June 25, 2025

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Good morning, Bend! Anyone here wait in line all night for the Burgerville opening? I just hope you weren’t number 101 🎫 

In today’s Bend Buzz:

  • 🚵‍♀️ Mt Bachelor changes over to summer fun

  • 💼 New jobs in Bend

  • 🎵 Music and more at the Century Center

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🚵 Mt. Bachelor switches over to summer

Despite receiving a few inches of fresh snow over the weekend, the folks at Mt. Bachelor are forging ahead with the switch to summer activities up on the mountain. On Thursday, they will be kicking off the new season with the opening of the bike park, zip line, and sunset dinners. If you want to just hang out for the party, there will be BBQ, live music, drinks, and giveaways at West Village. Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM

🎶 Midweek music festival at Century Center

This party deserves a special callout, as it's not often that we get an all-day, family-friendly music fest happening in the middle of the week. The High Desert Music Collective is bringing 17 local artists to four stages in the Century Center for music, local vendors, and even a kids’ stage. Ale Apothecary, Goodlife Brewing, The Commonwealth Pub, and Play Society will all be playing host to live music from noon to 10:30 PM today (Wednesday), June 25th.

Bringing the little ones? Play Society and Two Suns Art Studio are teaming up to co-sponsor the kids’ concert in the courtyard from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. In addition to the music, they’ll also have giant bubbles (who doesn’t love bubbles!?!), a giant paint-by-numbers art project, and more!

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

👵 Council on Aging 50th anniversary: Well, now this is a big milestone. For 50 years, the Council on Aging has been serving older adults in Central Oregon, and they’re throwing a party to celebrate. They’ll have live music, tasty eats from Jamaican Jerk Culture, drinks, and more! Thursday 4 - 7 PM

🏬 National chains on the move: Deschutes Junction Pizza is out (the building is literally gone now), and a new AutoZone is moving in. Opening date still TBD on that one. And in other national chain news - Bend’s north side Rite Aid is being replaced by CVS. The transition is expected to occur in late September, and CVS claims that the process will be seamless for existing Rite Aid customers.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 6.25

📚 See the world for less: Get inspired to travel farther (and cheaper) with tips from photographer Chris McCormack. Discover how to budget better, reduce travel stress, and explore more. 6 PM Downtown Bend Library

👶 Hello! storytime: A cozy morning read-aloud for little book lovers, led by the folks at Roundabout Books. 10:30 AM Roundabout Books

🚙 Gambler 500 Pre-Party: Kick off one of Oregon’s wildest DIY car rallies with brews, engines, and good vibes at Boneyard. Expect live music and the Gambler 500 collaboration: Litter Critters Lava Fuel IPA. 3 PM Boneyard Pub

☕ Outdoor Industry Coffee & Coworking: Connect with Bend’s outdoor recreation professionals and creatives over coffee and casual coworking. 9 AM The Haven

🥘 Summer cooking and nutrition: Master the cooking skills needed to make nutritious and delicious meals at home all summer long. 6 PM Foundation Health & Fitness

🍽️ Community Conversation on Food Insecurity: Join the City Club of Bend for a community discussion on food insecurity in Central Oregon. 11:30 AM Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

🎭️ Guys & Dolls: Ponderosa Players is kicking off a five-performance showing of Guys & Dolls. These outdoor shows will be a uniquely Bend theatre experience. 7 PM 65125 Hunnell Rd

Thursday 6.26

🎉 KPOV’s 20th Birthday Bash: Our favorite community radio station turns 20! Celebrate with live music, dancing, and Silver Moon beer. 6 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🎸 Alpenglow Nights: Head back to the park for some tunes to make you groove! Bring a blanket, grab a bite, and kick back to live music in the park. 5 PM Alpenglow Park

👯 Line dance lessons: Head to Cross-Eyed Cricket for a night of free intermediate-level line dance lessons with Fire Line Dancing. 8 PM Cross-Eyed Cricket

😆 Improv comedy: Comedy in the great outdoors! The Roundabouts will be performing their improv show under the sun while you enjoy some ciders and tasty bites. 7 PM Bend Cider Co

🍺 EDCO pub talk: Join EDCO at Worthy Brewing for an evening of networking and connecting with local companies. 4:30 PM Worthy Brewing

🚲️ Pedals and pasties: Bend Cruiser Rides and Bend Burlesque are teaming up for this week’s bike ride starting at Bunk + Brew. Bring your bike and be ready for some cheeky fun along the way. 7 PM Bunk + Brew

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 6.25

Igor & The Red Elvises | McMenamin’s | 7 PM
The Backline Band | Bevel Brewing | 6 PM
Bill Powers | Crosscut | 6 PM
Kota Dosa, Grace Pettis, & Zach Willdee | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Danger Gently | The Cellar | 6 PM

Thursday 6.26

Miguel de Alonso | Bar Rio | 6 PM
Pete Kartsounes | The Grove | 6 PM
Joe Estrada & Kyle Hubbard | Hosmer Bar | 7 PM
McKenna | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Cover Story | River’s Place | 6 PM
Fluffalove | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Draven Schmidt | The Lot | 6 PM
Rob Leines | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Jackpine Jukebox | Boneyard Taproom | 5 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

Looking for your next job? Here are some local listings that have popped up over the last week.

Searching for a new job? Browse the full job board

Looking for local candidates for your open position? Post your job

THANKS!

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