🍔 Burgerville opens in Bend

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Good morning, Bend! Welcome back, summer! You were missed!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🍔 Burgerville officially opens in Bend

• 🧖 Gather Sauna House opens their east side location

• 🚵‍♂️ Let CET do the uphill work this summer

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🚵 Transit to trails bus service kicks off

We’re a week late with this news (sorry!), but if you’re looking to hit some higher elevation dirt without all that pesky uphill pedaling, then it’s that time of year again when you and your mountain bike can hop the bus and get a ride up the hill for just $10. Cascades East Transit has expanded its popular mountain bike shuttle service that runs between the Columbia Street Park & Ride to Mt. Bachelor from four to seven days a week! The bus leaves four times per day and makes stops at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Station, Wanoga, Swampy Lakes, and Dutchman along the way. So you can pick that perfect ride that matches the current snow levels.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍔 Burgerville officially opens in Bend: No longer will you have to make a drive over the pass for your fix of asparagus fries, fresh strawberry shakes, or Walla Walla onion rings. Burgerville is officially opening the doors this morning to its first Bend location at 7 AM sharp, and the first 100 paying customers will go home with a gift card that will cover for a cheeseburger every week for a year.

🧖 Hanai summer sauna soft launch: Gather Sauna House has the fires stoked and cold plunge baths iced at their new Hanai location and are ready for you to stop by! To celebrate the move, they are offering a special 12-pack pass that will save you a boatload of money through the summer sauna season.

🎭️ Tower Theatre has a new leader at the helm: Back in February, it was announced that the Tower Theatre’s longtime executive director, Ray Solley, was retiring from his 16-year run at the theatre, effective July 1st. Well, July is almost here, and the Tower Theatre has named Brian August as the person who will lead the charge for the next 16 years (give or take a couple).

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Monday 6.23

🎒 Camp courage: A healing, nature-filled day camp for grieving kids and teens. Hosted by Clear Mourning at Hanai Monday-Thursday. Space is limited, so check it out to see if it would support your family. 9 AM Hanai

📚 Out of this world book club: Roundabout Books' sci-fi/fantasy book club returns! This month’s pick is Godkiller by Hannah Kaner. New folks are always welcome! 6 PM Roundabout Books

🎱 Bingo with Bren: Mondays at Bevel = bingo, brews, and Bren. Half the proceeds go to cash prizes, and the other half supports local animals in need. So you can play, win, and help pets find second chances. 6 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

🎨 Color camp: Want to support your little burgeoning artist and free up a couple of hours to get work done? Freak’N Art is hosting an art camp that runs Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to noon. Not quite ready to commit to a camp that starts in (checks watch) 3 ½ hours? They’ll have more sessions in July & August. 9:30 AM - Noon Freak’N Art

🧘 Outdoor flow yoga: After a chilly weekend, the weather should be back to more summer-like conditions. Why not celebrate with an outdoor yoga session with Free Spirit? This 60-minute flow yoga class will take you through all the poses and get you ready to tackle the week ahead. 9:15 AM Free Spirit Yoga

🚲️ Dirt divas MTB ride: Looking for a new crew of ladies to hit the trails with after work? Join the Dirt Divas for an evening mountain bike ride starting from Pine Mountain. 5 PM Pine Mountain Sports

🐝 Hive inspection class: Learn how to keep your backyard beehives healthy and the honey flowing with this hive inspection class by Central Oregon Beekeepers. 10 AM

Tuesday 6.24

☕ Women in CPG morning meetup: If you’re a woman in the consumer packaged goods space, don’t miss this Cultivate Bend networking morning. Great convo and coffee included. 9 AM The Haven

🌿 The power of rituals: Learn simple, beautiful ways to work with plant allies in your daily rituals. Hosted by ForestWise at The People’s Apothecary. 6 PM The People’s Apothecary

🥾 From deserts to mountains: Travel writer Matt Wastradowski (co-author of Moon Pacific Northwest Hiking) is dishing out his favorite trails across the region. If you’re looking to explore the wild beauty of Central Oregon, this free talk is a must. 6 PM Downtown Bend Library

🚴 Ride & learn w/ the trail crew: Join COTA for a social ride and a crash course in trail maintenance. Bring your bike and your questions. 6 PM Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

🧠 Trivia Tuesday: Bring your brainiest crew to Mountain Burger for an evening of trivia fun. 7:30 PM Mountain Burger

🍻 Natural history pub: Historian David A. Johnson delves into Oregon’s lesser-known history of mob violence, spanning from the 1850s to the mid-20th century. Part of the Unjust Justice project, this talk explores lynchings, mobbings, and forced removals. 7 PM McMenamins Old St. Francis School

🪩 Bend ecstatic dance: Bring those dancing socks (no shoes allowed) to the Boys and Girls Club for an evening of dance in a substance-free environment. All types of dancing are welcome as long as you’re being true to yourself. 7:45 PM Boys and Girls Club

LIVE MUSIC

Monday 6.23

Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM
Landon Atkins | Bend Brewing | 6 PM
Bim Jeam & The Sadness | On Tap | 6 PM

Tuesday 6.24

Jeremy Dion | Silver Moon | 6 PM
Danger Gently | Good Life | 5:30 PM
Elise Franklin Quartet | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

WEEKEND PREVIEW

🎉 Friday kicks off with the Overland Expo at the Deschutes County Expo Center and Deschutes Brewery's Anniversary Weekend celebration. Feeling social? Head to Pioneer Park for a Women’s Show & Tell Picnic, or dance the night away at Salsa on the Patio at River’s Place.

🛼 Saturday is stacked: Wake up early to give back with the volunteer Weed Pull at Drake Park. Then head to DIY Cave for the Kids Entrepreneur Market, or head downtown for a flash mob dance party. Cruxapalooza brings the beer-fueled fun, a latte art showdown at Lone Pine, a junior disc golf tournament at Seventh Mountain, and Silver Moon’s Deschutes River Rock Fest all afternoon.

🦆 Sunday starts strong with the Speak Up Pink Duck 5K at Lifty’s—fun and fitness to combat human trafficking. Little ones will love the Summer Open House at The Little Gym, while music fans can swing by Bend Roots Music Camp at Silver Moon. Want to test your wits? Try the Pop-Up Escape Room at Bevel. Cap it all off with a sunny Tea Dance at Podski.

🎶 Live music all weekend from Pink Martini to The Polish Ambassador, Barenaked Ladies, Zoso, JuJu Eyeball, Maria Jackson Band, Honey Don’t, and more. Catch good vibes and cold drinks all over town!

THANKS!

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