🚴 Cyclists take over downtown

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! School is out for summer! Three cheers for the amazing teachers out there. Enjoy your summer break!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🚴 Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium rides through downtown

• 🎟️ Central Cascades wilderness permits go into effect

• 🛟 Park & float opens for the summer

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

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In case you missed it, The Bulletin just reported that the number of homes for sale in Bend is at levels we haven’t seen in years. Some are even starting to toss around the phrase “buyer’s market” - a term that’s been mostly off-limits for the past few years.

But if it still doesn’t feel like a buyer’s market, you’re not alone. This year has been full of mixed signals with homes sitting longer, showings with no offers, and buyers quietly watching from the sidelines.

Even the stats are acting strange. After a record-setting median home price of $832,000 in April, May saw it fall back in line, nearly $60,000, with where things have historically landed this time of year. What looked like a surge was really just a short-lived spike.

In my latest blog post, I unpack what’s really going on in today’s market, through the lens of a Pee-Wee’s Playhouse throwback (yep, really), including the one word that might just be this year’s “secret word.”

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SNAPSHOTS

🚲️ Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium takes over downtown Bend

If you’ve ever wanted the opportunity to hang out downtown and watch as cyclists rip around corners at breakneck speeds, then this weekend is your chance. The Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium is taking over downtown Bend on Saturday (there will be a lot of roads closed, so I’d recommend a detour if you’re trying to drive through downtown). It is 100% free to watch, so bring a lawn chair, grab a bite to eat, and watch as everyone from kids to professionals takes their turn at conquering the course.

🚧 Park and float opens for the season

On your marks, get set, float! As discussed a week or so ago, parking is going to be a bit more of a hassle this summer with the dirt lot across from Riverbend Park closing for good. So save yourself the hassle of lugging your tubes a mile down the road and just stash your car at the Park and Float. They are opening for the season on Saturday, and here you can rent tubes or bring your own and ride the bus for just $5.

🚲️ Snag a big rebate on an e-bike

The City of Bend is relaunching a popular e-bike rebate program to help Bend residents purchase their first e-bike to use as an alternative form of transportation. If you meet the following guidelines, you can apply for the rebate worth up to $1,800.

• Be 18 years or older

• Be a resident of the City of Bend

• Be a Pacific Power customer

• Have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income

• Complete Commute Options’ e-bike safety course

🎟️ Central Cascades Wilderness Passes go into effect on Sunday

Even though many of the trailheads along the Cascade Lakes Highway are still buried under snow, you’ll need to snag a Central Cascades Wilderness Permit for day and overnight hikes on many of the area’s popular trails starting on Sunday. You can read up on the permits, rules, and trails that require passes here.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🌻 Saturday flower market season kickoff: The Central Oregon Flower Collective is kicking off their summer season of Saturday markets. This week (and every week through the fall), you’ll be able to pick up fresh-cut flowers grown by 20 different local growers. The markets are different every single week as they never know exactly which growers will be showing up. So I guess you can say it’s kind of like a box of chocolates. The markets take place every Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM at Pomegranate Home.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 6.13

🧠 Kids Math Night: If your kiddo thinks math is just worksheets and times tables, Mathnasium is here to prove them wrong. This free night of fun features hands-on games, puzzles, and challenges designed to make math exciting. Plus, free math assessments to check whether your child is meeting math standards. 3 PM Downtown Bend Library

💜 Sunset Series: Father’s Day Picnic: Grab dad and a picnic blanket for this dreamy evening at Tumalo Lavender. Enjoy smashburgers, lavender lemonade, and that unbeatable golden hour glow. 5 PM Tumalo Lavender Farm

☀️ Celebrate the Sun Dance Party: The sun is shining, and so are you. Head to Portello for a 21+ dance party with DJ Mana, sunshine, and plenty of good vibes. Come for dinner, stay for dancing! 8 PM Portello Wine and Spirits

🍻 Canapalooza: Two days of free beer samples, fun vibes, and epic deals at Newport Avenue Market! Taste craft brews from top makers and score 20% off all beer, cider, hard seltzer, and kombucha. Free to attend, free to sip—come thirsty! 4 PM Newport Avenue Market

🍷 Wine Workshop Series: Flights Wine Bar is diving deep into Chardonnay with Paden West leading a guided tasting and conversation about his journey as a winemaker. Come thirsty for knowledge and wine. 6 PM Flights Wine Bar

🐱 Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Head to opening night to see Tennessee Williams’ Southern Gothic classic hit the stage at Cascades Theatrical in a steamy, emotional production. 7:30 PM Cascades Theatrical Company

🎤 Bend Comedy Showcase: Some of Central Oregon’s funniest comics (and a few surprise guests) take the mic for a night that is sure to bring the laughs. 8 PM UPP Liquids

🎶 Summer Music Festival: Live bands, food trucks, drinks, and mountain views. It’s basically a mini summer camp for grown-ups. 5 PM Seventh Mountain Resort

Saturday 6.14

🚵‍♀️ Ladies Gravel Camp: This one’s for the gals who love to shred. Join expert coaches for two full days of gravel riding, skills clinics, and stoke in the Deschutes National Forest - registration required. 9 AM Seventh Mountain Resort 

🎉 Block Party at Silver Moon: Close down the street and turn up the volume. This free block party features 3 stages of live music, food trucks, and that signature Silver Moon energy. 8 PM Silver Moon Brewing

⛳ Ghost Tree Invitational: One of Bend’s fanciest summer galas combines golf, gourmet food, and live music in a gorgeous mountain setting. Go for the golf, stay for the delectable meal! Pronghorn Resort

🏃 Bend Classic Mile: Run your fastest mile ever (or just jog it out) at this high-energy race hosted by FootZone. Open to all paces. 5:15 PM FootZone

🥞 Pancakes & Beats: Nothing says Saturday morning like pancakes, DJs, and patio hangs. 10 Barrel is serving up syrup and sounds on the westside. 8 AM 10 Barrel Westside

🔥 Fyah Blaze Reggae & Dancehall Festival: Catch this stacked lineup of reggae and dancehall artists for a night of rhythm, movement, and island vibes. 7:30 PM Midtown Ballroom

🎖️Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament: Play a round for a good cause at this annual charity tournament supporting local vets. 9 AM Widgi Creek Golf Course

Sunday 6.15

🍩 Donuts for Dads: Free donuts, lawn games, and good beer? Sounds like a dad's dream come true. Bring the whole crew to On Tap for this sweet Father's Day celebration. 11 AM On Tap

🍖 Father’s Day BBQ: 10 Barrel is firing up the grill with a full-on backyard BBQ. Good beer, good eats, and live music to celebrate the dads in your life. 12 PM 10 Barrel Westside

🦀 Father’s Day Seafood Boil: If your dad is more into lobster than lawn games, take him to the eastside 10 Barrel for a full-on seafood feast. 3 PM 10 Barrel Eastside

🦦 Father’s Day at the museum: This is your day, Dads. Celebrate with free admission to the High Desert Museum all day long. High Desert Museum

🎺 Bend Pops Orchestra: Enjoy a Sunday afternoon of Americana and show tunes in this free spring concert from the Bend Pops. 2 PM Mountain View High School

🛹 I Used to Skate Day: Lace up your old Vans and relive your glory days at this retro skate jam for dads. Expect nostalgia, tricks, and a few scrapes. 11 AM Rockridge Park

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 6.13

Paul Eddy | Ponch’s Place | 6 PM
Atillion & Kyle Hubbard | Hosmer Bar | 7 PM
McCoy | River Pig Saloon | 7 PM
Snow Creek | Wildwood Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Funk Around and Find Out | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
Auzzie Mark & Friends | M&J Tavern | 9 PM
Precious Byrd | Volcanic Theater | 7 PM | Tickets
The Copper Children | Silver Moon | 8 AM
The Backline | The Grove | 6 PM
Bekka McAlvage | Bend Cider Co. | 6 PM
Caveman Dave | Bunk + Brew | 8 PM

Saturday 6.14

The Musers | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
Cover Story | On Tap | 6 PM
Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder | Hayden Homes | 5:45 PM | Tickets
Rich Swanger | Crux | 6 PM
Chasin’ Bandits feat. Christie Strode | Over the Edge Taphouse | 6 PM
Maria Jackson | Wildwood Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Fyah Blaze Reggae & Dancehall Summer Festival | Midtown Ballroom | 7 PM | Tickets
Hippie Death Cult with Ether | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Pigs On the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd Tour | Tower Theatre | 8 PM | Tickets
Leadbetter and Moore | Worthy Brewing | 6 PM
Lonnie Madis Five | River’s Place | 6 PM
Helga & Brave New World | The Ale Apothecary | 6 PM
Van Death | Bunk + Brew | 8 PM
Hayley Lynn | Portello Wine & Spirits | 7 PM

Sunday 6.15

DJ Ben | Bar Rio | 6 PM
Peter Frampton | Hayden Homes | 7 PM | Tickets
Barrington Levy | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 7 PM | Tickets
Long Gone Wilder Band | River’s Place | 5 PM

THANKS!

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