🔥 Bend Summer Activities Roasted

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Good morning, Bend! If we could just go ahead and have this weather for the rest of the summer, that would be great.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🚚 Belated food cart news

• 🎨 The Open Arts Center ready to show off their new space

• 💼 More Central Oregon jobs

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

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🎨 The Open Arts Center celebrates its new home

A month or two ago, we shared the story of The Open Arts Center, a new creative space for artists, teens, and the community. At that time, they were raising funds to help secure their dream location off of Greenwood & 2nd. I’m happy to report that the funds have been raised and the location has officially been secured, thanks to the many amazing folks around Central Oregon. If you’d like to check out the space, meet the team behind The Open Arts Center, and learn about how you can help this fantastic organization going forward, they’re holding an open house on July 29th. It’s free to attend and you can RSVP here.

🎪 The fair comes to Madras

The Jefferson County Fair kicks off in Madras today and runs through Saturday. While it is a bit of a drive compared to the Deschutes County Fair, we think it’s worth the trip. Admission to the fair is free for everyone (although some activities, like the carnival and rodeo, do require some cash). That means more money to spend on all your classic fair food favorites.

If you’re holding out for the Deschutes County Fair, then you don’t have long to wait as it’ll be here in a week!

⛺️ To have a little fun, we asked ChatGPT to roast Bend’s most popular summertime activities

Floating the Deschutes - Ah yes, nothing says "nature lover" like floating down the river on an air mattress, pounding White Claws, and drifting slowly past strangers who definitely didn't ask for your Bluetooth speaker's full volume EDM set.

Hiking Pilot Butte - Congratulations, you climbed a glorified hill next to a Safeway. And for your efforts? A stunning view of car dealerships, chain restaurants, and your ex's blue Subaru driving by.

Concerts at Hayden Homes Amphitheater - Pay $80 to stand behind someone’s 6-foot-tall boyfriend while drinking a $14 IPA you spilled on your flip-flop. Don’t forget your earplugs and parking rage.

Camping at Elk Lake - Because nothing says relaxation like hauling $1,200 worth of REI gear into mosquito territory just to pretend you're “off-grid” while still posting Instagram stories with perfect LTE.

Mountain Biking Phil’s Trail - Where "flowy singletrack" means dodging tourists on e-bikes and four-year-olds on striders. You’ll either get dusted by a Lycra dad named Brent or nearly run over a golden retriever named Mochi.

Renting a Paddleboard - Where you spend 45 minutes trying to stand, 15 minutes looking cool, and 30 minutes drifting into the reeds like a lost marsh creature. Worth every overpriced rental dollar.

Taking your dog to the river - It’s less “romantic nature stroll” and more “chaos Olympics.” Every retriever for a five-mile radius is there, and they all think your snack bag is for them.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🦐 I ❤️ Ceviche opens at Goodlife Brewing: With Goodlife Brewing renovating their backyard area (Bend parents - make sure to check out the sweet playground structure they added), they’ve been able to bring in some new food options. One of which is a new food truck called I Heart Ceviche. We haven’t stopped by yet to try it out (they’ve been open for around two weeks now), but a cold Sweet As and bowl of ceviche sounds pretty darn tasty on these warm July days.

🐯 Tekka Tiger finds a permanent home: In other food news that I’m also a bit late to the game with - Southeast Asian street food spot Tekka Tiger is now set up at 212 NE Revere Ave (across the street from Blockbuster). Each week, they change their menu to feature dishes highlighting the flavors of Southeast Asia, accompanied by a selection of snacks, fruit-shaped ice cream, and beverages. We finally managed to stop by for lunch yesterday, and I can honestly say it’s one of my favorite meals I’ve had in a while.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 7.23

🎾 PNW Classic Pickleball Tournament: Bend’s biggest pickleball event is back at Pine Nursery! Swing by anytime between now and Sunday to catch the action. 8 AM Pine Nursery Park

🎒 Play in the Park!: A kid-friendly summer morning hosted by Children’s Museum of Central Oregon. Think bubbles, sensory bins, and plenty of giggles. 10 AM Orchard Park

📚 Bookends: Pizza and Taco: Silly stories and summer vibes at East Bend Library’s kids' book club. Bonus: no reading required ahead of time. 1 PM East Bend Library

🍽️ Stoked Supper Club: A multi-course meal featuring seasonal dishes, community connections, and zero stuffiness. Seats go fast! 6 PM Arome

🌿 Wild Women Book Club: This month’s pick is Women Who Run With Wolves, and the convo is guaranteed to be as grounding as it is inspiring. Hosted by Dr. Elaine Faverey. 6 PM The People’s Apothecary

🌲 Bend Climate Collective Launch Party: Come see what’s happening with the Bend Climate Collective at their official launch party. There will also be time for networking with fellow climate-friendly folks. 6 PM Mountain Burger

Thursday 7.24

👗 Boyd Acres Vintage Sale: Clothing, decor, and maybe even a disco ball. You never know what you’ll find at this local fave. 9 AM Boyd Acres

📖 Storybook Tea Party: Dress up and sip something sweet while enjoying a whimsical storytime for kids. Fancy hats welcome. 4 PM Downtown Bend Library

🎨 Pet Portrait Block Printing: Turn your furry friend into art you can hang up or gift. No experience necessary. 5:15 PM Freak’n Art

🎶 Munch & Music: Dirtwire: High-energy swamptronica meets community picnic night in the park. One of the best free music series around. 5:30 PM Drake Park

🎥 In the Heights Outdoor Screening: A summer movie night under the stars. Bring a blanket and sing along. 8:30 PM Tin Pan Alley

🎲 Family Fun Game Night: Giant Connect 4, plinko, and classic board games + food, drinks, and community vibes. 6 PM Mountain Air

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 7.23

One Mad Man | Bevel Craft Brewing | 6 PM
Town Mountain w/ Kimmi Bitter & Anderson Knight Koenig | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 6 PM | Tickets
Outlaw Jazz Combo | Bend Cider Co. | 6 PM 
Jerry Garcia Band Night | Silver Moon | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Rob Gregerson | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion | Hayden Homes | 6 PM | Tickets

Thursday 7.24

Kyle Hubbard | Austin Mercantile | 4:30 PM
Haute Melange | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
OPLIAM & Alma Russ | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Almost | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Maoli | Hayden Homes | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Miguel de Alonso | Bar Rio | 6 PM
Fluffalove | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Victor Johnson | The Grove | 6 PM
Cover City | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Dirtwire | Drake Park | 5:30 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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

• Personal Office Assistant at Desert Rain

• Youth Program Director at Camp Fire Central Oregon

• Youth Program Manager at Camp Fire Central Oregon

• Painter at CJ Painting and Custom Finishes

• Deputy City Recorder at City of Bend

• Retail Sales Associate at Silverado Jewelry Gallery

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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