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Good morning, Bend! I try to keep a positive spin with the newsletter, but it’s been tough this week with all the fires breaking out across Central Oregon. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by these blazes, and we hope that our firefighters can keep things from getting worse.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

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Tired of paying surge fares to take an Uber to the airport? A new lower-cost option is in the works as Cascade East Transit (the group that runs the buses around town) is looking at adding an hourly service that will run from the Hawthorne Station to the airport between 4 AM and 1 PM, 5 days-a-week. The group is working through the logistics, so more to come on when (and if) the service begins.

One of Bend’s favorite summer events kicks off, well, right now actually (provided the winds are in the balloon’s favor). Balloons Over Bend brings daily sunrise launches starting this morning and running through Sunday from RE Jewell Elementary School. The setup usually begins around 6 AM, and launches are planned for 6:45 - 7 AM.

This evening (Friday) is also the night glow celebration at COCC. Here you can see the balloons up close, participate in the kids’ blast balloon race, listen to live music, browse local vendors, and enjoy some tasty food on the lawn. Saturday, the party is moving up to Redmond with the Redmond Brewfest and night glow at American Legion Park.

This list is by no means comprehensive, and I’ll provide updates over the coming weeks, but here are a few places that we’ve seen publicly offer help to firefighters and those displaced by the fires around Central Oregon.

📿 Good Day Darling opens Bend location: Portland-based permanent jewelry and charm bar company Good Day Darling is opening up its Bend location this weekend. Swing by on Saturday for the grand opening, where they will be giving out some free prizes, serving up dirty sodas, and giving folks a chance to check out the new space.

🧺 Elevation Market taking a break: Bend’s new Friday farmers market at Elevation (formerly the outlet stores) is closing up shop for the rest of the summer. They said they’ll be back this fall and recommend giving them a follow on their socials to stay up to date on upcoming events. We’ll share them here as well.

🎪 Cirque Du Tula community carnival & fundraiser: Come support Tula Movement Arts as they raise funds to help keep the doors open past August. This family-friendly (indoor if needed) carnival takes place on Saturday from 2 - 6 PM and will feature carnival games, raffle prizes, performances, and more.

🎉 UPP Liquids 1st anniversary block party: Come celebrate 1 year of tasty brews at UPP Liquids at their 1st anniversary block party. They’ll have live music, drink specials, vendors, and more! The fun takes place on Saturday from 5 to 10 PM.

🍻 The Podski Rainier Sales Party: Did you know that The Podski sells more Rainier beer than any other bar in the country? I don’t know how many years in a row they’ve taken home this crown, but it’s been a few now. Each year they celebrate this accomplishment with a party, and this year is no different. So swing by on Saturday for live music, stein holding competitions, and drink specials.

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🧠 Head Games Trivia: Kick off the start of the weekend with some brain games at Stoller Wine Bar. 6:30 PM Stoller Wine Bar

🤣 Comedy @ Craft: Comedian Jordan Cerminara is bringing the laughs to Craft Kitchen for a one-night headliner event. 8 PM Craft Kitchen

💃 West Coast Swing Workshop: Ready to take your West Coast swing dancing to the next level (or in my case, a level)? Join The Space and guest instructor Ben Morris for a three-day workshop. All Weekend @ The Space

🎭 Venus in Fur: Add a little culture to your life with this adaptation of the classic sadomasochistic tale Venus in Fur. 7 PM Open Space Event Studios

🏋 Crunches & Croissants: GymX is back with another free community workout that includes a tasty treat at the end. This time, the breakfast goodies will be provided by Nancy P’s. 10 AM GymX

🚵 Friday Night Races: Head up to Bachelor (hopefully the elevation offers some reprieve from the smoke) for an evening of downhill mountain bike races. 3:30 PM Mt. Bachelor

👒 Hat Burning Workshop: In this hands-on workshop with Freckles Creative Club, you’ll design and burn your own premium vegan suede hat from start to finish. 5:30 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

🎭 Guerrilla Shakespeare: There are no shortages of showings of Guerrilla Shakespeare’s Cymbeline this weekend. Friday and Saturday’s performances start at 7 PM, and Sunday’s is a 3 PM matinee. Friday (Deschutes Historical Museum), Saturday & Sunday (Pioneer Park)

👯 Too Darn Hot!: The Ponderosa Players are back for their 3rd annual musical theater revue at the Tower Theatre. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🍺 Monkless Beer Tasting Tour: New Friends Bend is headed to Monkless for a free brewery tour. Sample some tasty brews and make a new friend or two while you’re at it. 5 PM Monkless Ales - The Abbey

🥕 NWX Farmers Market: Make your way up to NWX for their last farmers market of July (there are still plenty more to come next month). 10 AM NWX

🪶 Queer as Flock Singles Hang: Put down the binocs as Queer as Flock is taking a break from their normal lineup of birding and books with a singles hangout. 4 PM Pioneer Park

🐶 Furever Young Festival: Come join the fun at a free family fun day at Dr. B Medspa and know that you’re helping support a good cause in helping senior dogs in need through local nonprofit Silver Linings Rescue Ranch 12 PM Dr. B Medspa

🕊 Personal Growth & Wellness Fair: Head to Hanai for their free personal growth and wellness fair, where you’ll learn various skills that promote personal growth and community engagement. 11 AM Hanai

😆 Bits N Skits Comedy: Craft Kitchen is back with another night of comedy. This time featuring the hilarious crew from Bits N Skits. 8 PM Craft Kitchen

🧺 Pack Basket Workshop: Get ready for fall foraging season by handcrafting your own woven pack basket. All materials are provided. 9:30 AM Central Library

🪢 Knot ‘n Sip: Learn the basics of macrame while creating a beautiful, functional wall hanging to take home. 11:30 AM Tumalo Lavender

🛶 Beginner Kayak Lessons: Want to get a little more comfortable on the water? Join Tumalo Creek Kayak for a beginner kayak lesson. You might just love it so much that you find yourself signing up for their fall San Juan Islands sea kayaking tour. 10 AM Tumalo Creek Kayak

💐 Serendipity Saturday Market: Come browse the cutest little Saturday market in town at Pomegranate Home. 10 AM Pomegranate Home

🍅 Bugger Off!: Hornworms munching your tomato crop? Learn how to incorporate organic pest and disease controls in your home garden. 10 AM Franklin’s Corner Community Garden

🥪 Summer Sunday Market: Grab a toasted sub and browse the wares from local vendors at Cheba Hut’s last summer Sunday market. 12 PM Cheba Hut

🎵 Sufi Circle & Mystical Music: Join us for an evening of live Sufi music, devotional songs, guided reflection, silence, and heartfelt community as we gather together in a beautiful space at Hanai. 5 PM Hanai

🏐 Bend Adult Volleyball: Hit the court for an evening of adult volleyball at Bend Hoops. 7 PM Bend Hoops

🧠 UKB Trivia: Put your brain to the test with some Sunday afternoon trivia at River’s Place. 12 PM River’s Place

🧘 Reiki Yin Series: Join Natalie Colvin for this deeply restorative 90-minute Yin Yoga classes inviting you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with your inner landscape. 11 AM Bend Yoga Center

💁 Mutual Aid Workshop: Learn how to make herbal salves, a handy item to carry along with you for cuts, bumps, bites, and stings. After the lesson, you can make and label extra salves to go towards herbal mutual kits. 4 PM The Peoples Apothecary

Dry Canyon Stampede | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM
Piña Colada | Portello Lounge | 7 PM
Jordan Davis | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 7:30 PM | Tickets
The Dirty Grass Players | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Futurebirds | Volcanic Theater Pub | 7 PM | Tickets
Shine | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
The Desert Howlers | M&J Tavern | 9 PM
Gravewitch | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
The Erins | Central Library | 3 PM

The Happy’s | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Tony Smiley | Portello Lounge | 7 PM
Coyote Rider | Worthy Brewing | 7 PM
Cover Story | On Tap | 6 PM
Super Greens | Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
Charlee Prayers Trio | M&J Tavern | 9 PM
The Gibbons | Old St Francis - Father Luke’s Room | 7 PM
Parties of Progress | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets

Coyote Rider | Brasada | 10 AM
Long Gone Wilder | Deschutes Beer Garden | 4 PM
Kimberly June | GoodLife Brewing | 4 PM
Heller Highwater Trio | Ballers & Brews | 4 PM
Guitar Duo | Bend Cider | 7 PM | Tickets
Goo Goo Dolls | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 6:30 PM | Tickets
KC Flynn | River’s Place | 6 PM
Blakkamore | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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