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Good morning, Bend! To the many, many folks who replied to Friday’s newsletter looking for volunteer opportunities (first off, thank you!), Connect Central Oregon has put together a volunteer resource page with a list of organizations who will be providing support in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

This Week, the Market Can Wait

I usually use this space to talk about Bend real estate. Not this week.

If you're looking for a way to help, in addition to the current GoFundMe fundraisers, the City of Bend asked the Oregon Community Foundation, an Oregon nonprofit, to set up a Rapid Response Fund for the short-term needs of families and the community.

The market will still be here next time. For now, let's take care of each other.

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I’ve written and erased this section at least half a dozen times now as I search for the right words to say. So here goes - I want to give a huge shoutout to Bend for how folks have showed up in response to an unimaginably terrible day last week. Seeing people raise funds for the families, businesses opening their doors to provide space for folks to connect, restaurants offering up free meals, and strangers being there to give a hug when you need it, has been truly heartwarming. Bend is an amazing place because of the community, and you all have shown that 100x over these past few days. And I know you will continue to do so in the weeks and months to come.

Below is a roundup of opportunities to donate to the Silver Rail families, the school, rapid response fund, and more, as well as more businesses who are offering childcare, free family events, and fundraising opportunities.

Fundraising Opportunities

Community Support on Monday & Tuesday

Megan at Bend Family Loop (a great newsletter focused on events and activities for families) put together a very impressive list of community events, meals, childcare opportunities and more. I’ve listed a few above, but please check out her list here for the most comprehensive roundup that I’ve seen thus far.

Farmers Market season may have come to an end last week, but you still have one more opportunity to fill your pantry, freezer, and fridge with locally grown, raised, and baked food. (And help to support our local businesses through the long winter season, while you’re at it).

Fill Your Pantry takes place every year at the Deschutes Fairgrounds and is a way to buy locally grown goods in bulk directly from the farmers. The event is happening this year on November 7th, and preorders went live yesterday. Note that preordering is not mandatory, but it does ensure you get the goods you want.

Construction at Columbia Park (that’s the one with the pirate ship) begins today and brings the closure of both the park and Gilchrist Bridge through the summer of 2027. During this time, Columbia Park will be getting a new river access point, riverbank restoration, accessible pathways, plazas and site furnishings, and the footbridge over the Deschutes will be replaced.

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I mentioned this on Friday, and it bears saying again, as I’ve already removed a number of events from my original list that have been cancelled. If you’re looking to attend any of these events, I’d highly recommend checking the company’s socials to make sure they’re still happening.

📖 Fall into OBOB: This week’s OBOB talk is with Gillian McDunn, author of Caterpillar Summer. 5 PM Zoom

🦋 Monarchs & Marigolds: Join Sarah from Let’s Paint and Jennifer from Gringo Language Academy to paint while you learn about the significance of marigolds and monarchs in the Dia de los Muertos Mexican celebration of remembrance. 6 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

🎃 Stained Glass Pumpkin Suncatcher: Add some color to your windows with a handmade stained glass pumpkin. 6 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

🧀 Wine & Cheese: Travel to Slovenia and Croatia without leaving Bend! Join Kelsey Daniels, Sommelier & Professional Wine Educator, for a special evening exploring the wines of these two fascinating and often-overlooked European wine regions. 6 PM Haven Co-working Space

📸 Cascade Camera Club Meetup: Daniel Gregory will be giving a talk on the language of color and how to apply it to your photography. 6:30 PM Bend Elks Lodge

🧠 Trivia Night: Quizhead Games will be running the show at this evening of trivia at Greg’s Grill. 6 PM Greg’s Grill

👩‍🦰 Celebrate & Elevate: Celebrate & Elevate is hosting their monthly women’s networking group and has pivoted this one away from business and towards community. 10:30 AM & 6 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

🏗 Hawthorne Crossing Open House: Join the City of Bend at Open Space Event Studios as they show off the near-final design for the new Hawthorne Crossing bridge and talk about what’s to come for the project. 4:30 PM Open Space Event Studios

🎤 Mainstage Karaoke: This week’s karaoke theme at Volcanic Theatre Pub is Disney & musical characters. 8 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

📖 Graphic Novel Book Club: Bring your kids (grades 3rd - 8th) to the library to talk about The Sleepover by Michael Regina. 4 PM Central Library

🖋 Beginner Linocut: In this beginner class, you will pick a design, learn the techniques of carving into the block, and use ink to print on cardstock. 5:30 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

👗 Wear Who You Are: In this hands-on color analysis class, you'll discover your seasonal palette and learn to wear the colors you love in ways that flatter your natural coloring. 6 PM The Sainted

🧪 Nerd Night Trivia: Bring your best science ringers, and be prepared to step it up! The questions are in various science categories and often pertain to central Oregon. 7 PM Worthy Brewing

🧠 Seeing the Big Picture: Through engaging stories and demonstrations, Dr. Mark Pitzer will explore how the brain highlights, filters and even alters what we consciously perceive. 6:30 PM COCC - Wille Hall

Evan Mullins | Commonwealth Pub | 8:30 PM

Jared Nels | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Richard Taelour | Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM
The War & Treaty | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Friday:

🧙‍♀ Wickedly Wonderful High Tea at Bend Tea + Art Lounge
🤣 The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show at Oregon Spirit Distillers
🩰 Ballet Bend at Tower Theatre (Friday & Saturday)
🌅 Song of Sunset at Silver Moon (Friday - Sunday)

Saturday:

🐶 Trunks, Treats, & Tails at VRCCO
💮 End of Season Harvest Party at Tumalo Lavender
🎻 Central Oregon Symphony Fall Concert Series at MVHS (Saturday & Sunday)
🕯 Holiday Votive Workshop at Pomegranate Home

Sunday:

🌲 Forest Bathing at Metolius Preserve
💕 The Art of Self Compassion at Bend Tea + Art Lounge
🍄 Fall Forage to Table Dinner at Wanderlust Tours

Live Music:

🎸 The Warped Tour Band at Silver Moon
🎶 Chained to Stone at Silver Moon
🎵 Cytrus & Mamas Boy at Volcanic Theatre Pub
🎙 Back to the 90’s at Midtown Ballroom
🎼 Stella Heath at Tower Theatre
🎤 Kottonmouth Kings at Domino Room

Stay safe, and thank you again for reading!

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