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Good morning, Bend! And happy back-to-school day! Keep an eye out in school zones this morning (and all weekday mornings going forward).

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

SafeSplash Swim School is officially open

Bend's newest swim school opened its doors yesterday, and they're throwing a party to celebrate.

SafeSplash teaches kids of all ages and stages, from babies getting their first taste of the water to big kids working on stronger strokes. Small classes, patient instructors, and a focus on water safety, confidence, and fun. Every lesson counts.

Want to check it out first? Head to their Grand Opening celebration this Saturday from 12 - 4 PM.

📆 Saturday, September 12
📍 20467 Nels Anderson Pl (across the road from Trader Joe's)

They're going all out: carnival games, Kona Ice, a water slide, raffles, and yes, an instructor dunk tank. Bring the kids, meet the teachers, and get a feel for the place before signing up.

Ready to get started? Signups for classes are open now.

P.S. Know someone who'd be great with kids in the water? SafeSplash is hiring swim instructors with afternoon availability, 2-5 PM. Apply here →

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NE siders rejoice as Butler Market Road is finally back open after what feels like 12 years of construction (I know, I know, it was only one year). Hopefully, this helps ease congestion just a bit along Empire as we get into back-to-school and back-to-our-jobs after a summer of adventuring.

Anyone brave enough to pull out their rock skis and grab a few turns on Bachelor over the weekend? The upcoming forecast is back to looking like our usual September weather, but over the weekend, Bachelor received a pretty good early-season snowfall. It was certainly nice seeing the mountains with their snowy tops again, as they were looking very barren after last winter’s lack of snow.

And on that note, Mt. Bachelor is switching to fall hours starting yesterday (Tuesday).

Over the next 10 days, Bend will be celebrating Welcoming Week with stories and events highlighting and celebrating the voices in our community. This is a great chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the people and cultures that make Bend a great place to live. You can find the whole lineup of events happening here.

We had an amazing turnout for our August dinner club (over 80 attendees!), and now the September date is set. Want to join? This month’s dinner is happening on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 6 PM. Once again, we’ll be meeting up at restaurants along Century Dr, followed by an after-dinner get-together at a local watering hole. Want in? Grab your spot here →

🥯 Mimi’s Bagels opens their Galveston brick-and-mortar location: Given the lines over the weekend, I’m not sure this is new news to anyone, but in case you missed it, Mimi’s Bagels officially opened the doors to their new Galveston brick-and-mortar location. They’ll be open daily (except Mondays) from 6 AM - 2 PM.

📸 Pete Alport |📍 Mt. Bachelor
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Big news: Salt Medical Aesthetics is getting a new home! 

The doors at our new office will open the first week of December. The space has been demo’d, designs are underway, and construction is officially in motion. Little by little, the next chapter of Salt is taking shape, and we couldn’t be more excited! 

Until then, you can still find us at our current location, and we’d love to see you!

One thing that isn’t changing: the heart of this business. Salt Medical Aesthetics started as a small, family-owned med spa built on one simple goal — to be a place where people feel comfortable, cared for and confident that they’re in good hands. We’re still the sisters who own it, work in it, and obsess over your results. 

If you’ve been curious about Salt, there’s no better time to come say hi! New patients receive 10% off their first visit, or schedule a complimentary consultation to talk through your goals. 

No pressure, no upselling, just honest guidance.

🍷 Miércoles de Malbec: Spanish wines and Spanish conversation. Name a better combo! 5 PM Elixir Wine Group

🧗 Post 58 Advisor Information Meeting: Want to help give back to the local community? Post 58 helps facilitate adventures for teens (they take them on some pretty impressive outings!) and is looking for adult advisors. Join them at this meetup where you can learn more and meet other outdoor enthusiasts. 6 PM Olde Towne Pizza

🧺 Downtown Farmers Market: The recent cool weather doesn’t mean that summer is over yet. Head downtown and pick up some fresh veggies (and more!) grown right here in Central Oregon. 11 AM Brooks Alley

🎬 Pictures at the Pineshed: Dogwood at the Pineshed is kicking off a new series of movies under the stars. This week’s flick is Edward Scissorhands. 7 PM Dogwood

🦋 Nature Kids: Wings of Wonder: A hands-on outdoor adventure for kids exploring the winged creatures of Central Oregon. Butterflies, birds, and all things that fly. 2:30 PM Shevlin Park

🎨 Crafternoon at the Central Library: A drop-in crafting afternoon for toddlers at the Central Library. Supplies provided, creativity encouraged, no agenda required. 12 PM Central Library

🧹 Clear the Clutter: Head to the Central Library for a workshop on decluttering your space and your mind. September is the perfect time to let go of what you no longer need. 5:30 PM Central Library

🏃 FootZone Group Run to The Way West: Lace up and run with the FootZone community to The Way West for a post-run reward. Make sure to show up early if you want to grab some demo shoes from Brooks. 6 PM FootZone

🚴 Thrilla Cyclocross Series: The Thrilla Cyclocross Series kicks off at the Athletic Club of Bend. Hop in for one race or join all four as they are happening every Wednesday this month. 4 PM Athletic Club of Bend

💼 Bend ET Expert Lab: Building Trust Through Conversation: The Bend Chamber brings an expert lab to COCC for a talk on exploring the hidden relational messages behind every conversation and learning practical tools to build trust, empathy, and psychological safety. 4 PM COCC

🐼 Kung Fu Panda: A classic on the big screen at Ballers & Brews. Skadoosh. 5:30 PM Ballers & Brews

😂 $5 Comedy Night: Your favorite stand-up comedy for just five dollars. The best deal in Bend, every single time. 7:30 PM Silver Moon

🧠 Quizhead Games Trivia: Put on those thinking caps and see if you can outsmart the quizmasters from Quizhead Games Trivia. Bridge 99 6:30 PM

🎈 Daze Printing Open House: Come hang with the crew from Daze Printing for an afternoon of drinks, music, food, and live printing. 4 PM Daze Printing

🕹 Summit Arcade Pinball Tournament: Think you’ve got the quickest paddle fingers in town? Put it to the test at Summit Arcade’s monthly pinball tourney. 6 PM Summit Arcade

🍺 Beer:Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking: The Oregon Outdoor Alliance brings the outdoor industry together at BlackStrap for an after-work networking happy hour. 5:30 PM BlackStrap

🎨 Hand-Dyed Tote Bags: Dye your own tote bag at TEAL for a Thursday evening that's colorful, creative, and ends with something genuinely useful. 5:30 PM Bend Tea & Art Lounge

🎒 How to Go Lighter with Glen Van Peski: Mountain Supply hosts ultralight backpacking legend Glen Van Peski for a talk on shedding pack weight without sacrificing (too much) comfort. 6 PM Mountain Supply

🌿 Cascade of Life: An Artist's Seasonal Guide to the Wild Northwest: Emily Poole brings her stunning nature art and field guide to Roundabout Books for an evening celebrating the wild Pacific Northwest through art and science. 6:30 PM Roundabout Books & Cafe

Megan Alder | The Bite | 6 PM
ROLE MODEL | Hayden Homes | 7 PM | Tickets
Gathering | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Bobby Lindstrom | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Lava Butte Boys | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM

The Trapper Keepers | On Tap | 6 PM 
Rob Gregerson | The Lot | 6 PM
James Townsend | Austin Kitchen Wine Bar | 5 PM
Zach Top | Hayden Homes | 7 PM | Tickets
Piña Colada | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Magic Sword | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets

Friday:

🎶 Bend Roots Revival (all weekend)
🎉 Elevation Market at Elevation Bend
🎨 Quirky Cards at Bend Tea + Art Lounge
✂ Makers Night at Craft Kitchen
🎹 Riverside Piano Flow at Drake Park

Saturday:

🧑‍🌾 Volunteer Harvest Day at Tumalo Lavender
🧺 NWX Farmers Market
🎤 Karaoke Night at Old St. Francis School
🎶 PorchFest at Discovery West
📚 Sisters Festival of Books (Saturday & Sunday)
🏃 Bachelor Ascent at Mt. Bachelor
🚂 Eastern Cascades Model Railroad Open House (Saturday & Sunday)

Sunday:

🎙️Nikki Glaser at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
👗 Second Sunday Market at Gathered Wares
👖 Community Clothing Swap at UPP Liquids
🛼 Pavilion Palooza at The Pavilion

Live Music:

🎸 Foster the People at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
🎵 Infamous Stringdusters at Tower Theatre
🎶 Andrew Duhon at Volcanic Theater Pub

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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