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Good morning, Bend! It’s hard to believe, but we’re already down to our last few weekends of summer (although we all know that September weekends in Bend are the best of all weekends…as long as the smoke stays away). Luckily, there is no shortage of things to do these next few days!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

Summer in Central Oregon is a stark reminder that our climate is changing. Smoke and wildfire season are part of our reality now, and while the problem is bigger than any one of us, small choices really do add up.

One easy place to start? Reusing what you already have. Every new item we buy requires new resources to create, so before your next purchase, take a look around the house. Glass jars in the cabinet, that stack of coffee mugs, containers you've been meaning to toss. What can you choose to reuse?

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The Source’s annual Best of Central Oregon winners were announced this week. Congrats to all the winners, and if your favorite place won, then they definitely deserved it. And if they didn’t win, who cares, cause its all just a popularity contest anyway!

Some big news for families in need of home furnishings this week. The new owners of the Shilo Inn property have begun preparing the property for some upgrades and, as part of the process, have allowed Furnish Hope (a local non-profit that helps furnish the homes of those in need) to come in and take whatever furnishings they may find useful. So now, Furnish Hope is looking for volunteers who can come help move some furniture around. Interested in helping? You can find more info here.

The new Central Library has been open for a bit, and now they’re ready to party. On Saturday, they’re hosting a fun-filled community day with visits from the U.S. and Oregon poet laureates, food carts, balloon animals, maker space activities, and so much more. If you haven’t visited the new library yet, do yourself a favor and check it out!

🍻 Basecamp grand opening party: Bend’s newest food cart pod/cool hangout spot opened its doors a few weeks ago, and now they’re fully ready to celebrate the occasion. Swing by on Friday from 4:30 - 9 PM for some live music, axe throwing, free drink tastings, and to check out the space.

🥧 Pie Maison popup: Bend’s soon-to-be newest pie shop is giving everyone a sneak peek on Saturday with a pop-up outside their soon-to-open space at 920 NW Bond (next to Bonta Gelato). At 1 PM sharp, they’ll be serving up slices of their marionberry streusel and s’mores pies, along with free coffee from their neighbors across the street at Thump.

🫒 Olive & May opens on Sunday: The space formerly occupied by Drake is finally ready to open their doors as Olive & May. The new downtown restaurant kicks off service on Sunday.

🍖 Luckey’s Woodsman 6th anniversary pig roast: This anniversary party is out in Sisters, but given that Luckey’s Woodsman has a cart in Bend, they’re making the list. They’ll be partying as only Luckey’s can, with a pig roast that is on a pay-what-you-can basis. Funds will be going to the Hold the Line Fund to support folks displaced by wildfires, along with firefighters and first responders out there doing the hard work. The party kicks off at 3 PM on Saturday and runs until 8 or so.

💆 Rise Modern Wellness new ownership celebration: Rise Modern Wellness is throwing a party to celebrate its new ownership. From 10 AM - 4 PM on Saturday, there will be food, music, prizes, and, if you’re looking to score a deal, $10 premium services like cryo, infrared sauna, PEMF, and more.

👖 REVOLVR grand opening party: And last, but certainly not least, in this weekend’s lineup of business celebrations around Bend, REVOLVR is opening their doors on Saturday for an all-day grand opening party with hot dogs, boozy slushies, special discounts, and more!

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🐦 Wild Bird Market: A monthly makers and boutique market in the heart of downtown Bend with local makers, small businesses, handmade goods, vintage finds, and boutique treasures. 11 AM The Commons Cafe

🏎️ Autocross Test n Tune: Drivers take the course at Mt. Bachelor for a weekend of precision driving and friendly competition. 8 AM Mt. Bachelor

🏔️ Friday Night Races: Hot Dust: The mountain bike race series heats up—literally—for a dusty, fast, golden-hour Friday evening on the course. 3:30 PM Mt. Bachelor

🌿 Meet Your Farmer Dinner in the Cave: An extraordinary farm-to-table dinner held inside a cave at Juniper Preserve, benefiting the Central Oregon Locavore. This one was sold out, but a few tickets opened back up, so grab ‘em while you can. 5 PM Juniper Preserve

🍸 Martini Friday: The Pantry does Friday the right way with martinis, a live vinyl DJ, and a chance to unwind. 6 PM The Pantry

🎭 Theater in the Park: The Producers: Theater in the Park is back for two nights of performances of the Broadway smash hit The Producers. 6 PM Drake Park

🪩 2000s Throwback Party: Turn down for what and head to da club for a party that will have you dancing from the window to the wall. This 2000s throwback party will feature live music from the Ying Yang Twins and Mims. 7 PM Silver Moon

⚡ Family Concert: This matinee explores the instruments of the orchestra through magnificent music by John Williams, including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. 4 PM Sunriver SHARC

📖 Aerial Yoga Book Club: Here’s a fun new event! Head to Tula with your favorite book, where you can curl up in an aerial silk, enjoy some fancy snacks, and catch up on your reading. 6 PM Tula

📝 Poetry in Nature: Join the library for a walk through Shevlin Park and write poetry inspired by the nature around you. 10 AM Shevlin Park

🏄 River Surfing Info Session: Curious about surfing the Bend Whitewater Park? Find out everything you need to know before you drop in. 10 AM Bend Whitewater Park

🧺 NWX Farmers Market: Get your fill of the bounty of summer while you still can. 10 AM NWX

🌺 Cyanotype Card Printing: Join Kaitlin Baker at the Tumalo Lavender to learn the art of cyanotyping and create your own unique batch of 4-6 custom greeting cards from a selection of lavender. 10 AM Tumalo Lavender

🦁 Lionsgate Activation Sound Journey: Enter the Lionsgate Portal and experience an Intuitive Sacred Sound Journey of healing and renewal. 10 AM Hanai

💐 Serendipity Saturday Market: Head to Pomegranate Home for the most charming little Saturday market in town. 10 AM Pomegranate Home

🎒 RuckTalks: Most men carry their weight in silence, but you don’t have to. Join this week’s ruck to move, talk, and shake off some of the weight we’ve been carrying. Time and location shared after signup

🍯 Winnie the Pooh: Beat Children's Theatre brings the Hundred Acre Wood to Drake Park for a Saturday morning performance that'll delight all. 11 AM Drake Park

🍺 The Pursuit of Hoppiness Beer Festival: Bevel Craft Brewing hosts a hop-forward beer festival for the IPA lovers and the hop-curious alike. 12 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

🏍️ Hot Pipes Motorcycle Show: Head to the Volcanic Theatre Pub to celebrate all things motorcycles. Here they will be showcasing chopper culture customs, antique collectibles, vintage racers, and flat-out speed demons. 12 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🎻 Pops Concert: John Williams & the American Journey: One of the most popular concerts of the Sunriver Music Fest returns. This year’s Pops Concert will feature the works of American legend John Williams. 7:30 PM Tower Theatre

🏋️ Roller Derby: Lava City vs. The Brawlipop Guild: Lava City Roller Derby takes on The Brawlipop Guild at The Pavilion for a Saturday night of fast wheels, hard hits, and electric crowd energy. 7 PM The Pavilion

🌊 La Bon Burlesque: Tides of Temptation: La Bon Burlesque makes a splash at Craft Kitchen with an ocean-themed show that's as sultry as it is spectacular. 7 PM Craft Kitchen

🧘 Community Yoga: A Sunday morning outdoor yoga class at Bevel Craft Brewing. 11 AM Bevel Craft Brewing

🛍️ Cheba's Sunday Market: Local vendors and that easy Sunday afternoon energy at Cheba Hut. 12 PM Cheba Hut

🪩 Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo: Turn the energy up to 11 at the liveliest round of bingo in town. 9:30 AM Silver Moon

🧠 Sunday Funday Trivia: Put your trivia skills to the test and see if you can take home some bragging rights for the week. 12 PM River’s Place

📚 The Librarians: Watch a special screening of The Librarians and then join in on a discussion with real-life librarians on how they are instrumental in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. 11 AM Central Library

✍️ At a Loss for Words: Join Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston in exploring the origin, sound, color, and power of words. 2 PM Central Library

Bill Powers Old Growth | Bend Cider Co | 6 PM 
Ying Yang Twins | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Almost | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM
Ty Myers | Hayden Homes | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Larches & Mari & The Dream | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Cheyenne West | Portello Lounge | 7 PM 
JAMPOKE | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Dry Canyon Stampede | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

Dry Canyon Stampede | Mt. Bachelor | 1 PM
O.A.R. | Hayden Homes | 5:30 PM | Tickets
Doc Ryan Band | On Tap | 6 PM
Chris Beland | Portello Lounge | 6:30 PM
Goth Babe | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Double Jump | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

Coyote Rider | CHOW | 11 AM 
Big Treble | Trailhead Lodge | 5 PM
Almost | Ballers & Brews | 4 PM
Fluffalove | Deschutes Beer Garden | 4 PM
Magnolia Boulevard | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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