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Good morning, Bend! I hope everyone was able to get out and enjoy the past weekend. Flowers are out, summit was open, and life was feeling good around Bend.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

Are you a builder doing ground up construction? Or do you own an investment property in Bend or anywhere in Deschutes County?

You may have more financing options than you realize.

Conventus Lending works specifically with real estate investors and rental property owners, helping them unlock equity, improve cash flow, or finance their next acquisition or build. 

Thinking about pulling cash out to purchase another property? Lowering your rate? Or simply restructuring your loans to better fit your portfolio? If so, you’ll work directly with John DesCamp, a Bend-based lender with more than 30 years of banking and lending experience. 

No call centers, no getting passed around. Just a local expert who understands the Central Oregon market and can help structure financing that fits your goals.

Right now, March applications have their $900 processing fee waived.

Curious what your options look like? Reach out to John to start the conversation.

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I’m just the messenger here, as I’m sure (given the comments I’ve read on Facebook about this project so far) that some folks won’t be super pleased about this news. Developers are preparing to submit an application to the city for an affordable housing project that will use ~1/4 of the available commercial space at the Petrosa development in NE Bend. There are still no concrete plans for what will be done with the remaining commercial space.

I’m still torn on whether I’m excited or terrified that the Bend school district lumped together conferences and spring break. Either way, those days are upon us as kids will be out of school starting next Wednesday through the following week. If you’re sticking around and need to get some work done during that time, there are quite a few spring break camps still available. This probably isn’t an exhaustive list, but here are all the camps we’ve found so far.

This is your last call to sign up for this week’s dinner club.

Here’s how it works:

The details:
💵 $16 to save your seat.
🍽️ You pay for your meal.
🎉 We handle the rest.

If you haven’t saved your spot yet, now’s the time. The dinner happens next week on March 12th, at 6 PM, and you can grab your seat here.

🐝 Bee Friendly Bend bringing hives (and honey) to your backyard: A new local company, Bee Friendly Bend, is helping to bring bees (the good, honey-making kind) to your backyard so you can enjoy their pollinating benefits with none of the hive maintenance hassles. They’ll bring in a hive, do routine monthly maintenance, and at the end of the season, will leave you with your own jars of tasty honey. With this winter’s warm weather, they’ll begin placing hives in the first week of May, so this is a great time to reach out and get started.

🥕 Locavore coming to Discovery West: The Discovery West neighborhood will be getting a new tenant later in 2026, as they have announced that Locavore will be bringing their selection of local, fresh goods, produce, and meats to the west side. We’ll keep you updated as more details drop on potential opening dates and what the space will ultimately look like.

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🌼 Spring Cleaning, Without Spending Your Whole Weekend Doing It

The sun’s out, the trails are drying out, and the last thing you probably want to do is spend your Saturday deep cleaning the house.

That’s where TurnKey Home Cleaning comes in. Their professional team handles the real spring-cleaning work — from kitchens and bathrooms to baseboards, dust buildup, and the spots that somehow get skipped all winter.

And if you want that fresh, just-cleaned feeling to stick around, TurnKey is currently offering 💵 $100 off when you start recurring cleaning service.

It’s an easy way to reset your home for spring 🌷 and keep it maintained through the summer ☀

Booking is simple. Just hop online, choose the service you want, see the price instantly, and lock in your clean. No phone tag. No walkthroughs. No surprises.

So while TurnKey resets your home for spring, you can get outside and enjoy it 🚴‍♂ 🌲

Schedule your spring clean today and claim the $100 recurring offer:
turnkeyhomecleaning.com/booking

🎨Fluid Art: Acrylic Pour Painting: Get creative with a hands-on acrylic pour painting class where you’ll learn fluid art techniques and experiment with color, movement, and texture. 5:30 PM at Freak’n Art

🏥Bend: Health Care for All Oregon: Join a community discussion focused on healthcare access and policy in the state. Find a space to connect, share perspectives, and learn more about efforts to expand equitable healthcare.  6 PM at Pinky G’s Pizzeria

🎱Bingo with Bren: Bingo night, but make it fun and philanthropic. Join the games, win prizes, and support the KIDS Center while you’re at it. 6 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

💌 Speed Dating: Calling all singles ages 25(ish) to 50(ish). Come meet that special someone with a round of speed dating hosted by Epiphany Match. 6 PM Stoller Wine Bar

🤝 SCORE Small Business Counseling: Set your small business up for success and get those pressing questions answered with free small business counseling from SCORE. 4:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

✨ Wild, Well, & Wealthy Gathering: Join this group of ladies for an evening of journaling and reflection to help guide you towards building a more aligned professional future. 5:30 PM The Haven

🤖 STEAMO Networking: Work in science, tech, engineering, math, or other technical fields, and want to expand your professional network? This meetup is for you! 4:30 PM Blackstrap at Midway

☕ Coffee & Clarity: Whether you’re looking for business clarity or just want to chat life and work over a cup of coffee, this is the time to do it. 8:30 AM Thump at The Grove

☕️Commerce & Coffee: Start the day networking with local professionals at this Bend Chamber morning meetup. Grab a cup of coffee, make new connections, and hear quick updates from the business community. 8 AM at Kirby Nagelhout Construction

🥾Follow the Beaten Path Film Screening: Watch the outdoor film Follow the Beaten Path, celebrating adventure, exploration, and life on the trail. The screening brings together local outdoor enthusiasts for an inspiring night of storytelling and shared stoke. 6:30 PM at Volcanic Theatre Pub

🧶Crochet Layers to Love: Fiber artist Salena Baca will be talking about her new book Crochet Layers to Love and how you can get started crocheting your own chic yet casual tops. 6:30 PM at Roundabout Books

🌵Lunch & Learn: High Desert Restoration: This educational lunch session explores ecological restoration work happening across Central Oregon’s high desert landscapes. Hear from experts about habitat recovery, conservation strategies, and how the community can help protect local ecosystems. 12 PM at Larkspur Community Center

🤝 After Hours Networking: Low-pressure networking with local professionals in a relaxed brewery setting. Come solo or with coworkers—either way, expect good conversations and even better beer. 5:30 PM Bridge 99

🍺 Puzzled Pints: Put your puzzling skills to the test at this free event at Bevel Brewing. 6 - 9 PM Bevel Brewing

🦉 Think Wild Trivia: Put your knowledge of owls, bats, and everything else wild to the test at Think Wild’s monthly trivia. 6 PM The Lot

🔉 Badass Sound Bath: Shake off the day with bold beats, mantras, and movement, followed by a deeply relaxing sound bath with live instruments. 6:30 PM at Continuum Yoga Studio

Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM
Devon Allman Blues Summit | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Paper Wings & Hannah Mayree | Silver Moon | 6:30 PM | Tickets
T5 Jazz | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

Friday:

🌜The Pisces Party at Silver Moon
🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance at Larkspur Community Center 
🖋️ India Ink Demo Night at Freak’n Art 
😂 Dr. Brady Smith at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Saturday:

🏃‍♀ Women’s Learn to Run 5k Training Group with Ceiling Unlimited
⛷️ Ski for All at Mt. Bachelor
🥒 Paddle for a Purpose at Widgi Creek Golf Club 
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Dash at Old Mill 
🎤 Comedy Night at the Moon at Silver Moon 
🇮🇪 Luck of the Irish Celebration at Juniper Preserve

Sunday:

❄️ Snowshoe & Carnivore Tracking with Think Wild at Wanderlust Tours 
🎭 BendFilm Gala at Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion 
🍀 Irish & St. Patrick’s Trivia at The Commonwealth Pub

Live Music:

🎶 John Lloyd Young at The Oxford Hotel
🎹 Mari & the Dream at Silver Moon
🎤 T’l the Wheels Fall Off  at McMenamins
🎸 Paper Flowers at Silver Moon
🎙️ 512: The Selena Experience at Tower Theatre 
☘️ Possibly Irish at The Domino Room 
🎵 Mitchum Yacoub & Jungle Fire  at Tower Theatre
🥁 Lespecial  at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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