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Good morning, Bend! And we’re back from a quick trip over to Portland last week. Before the trip, we promised the kids we’d take them to the ice cream shop that’s showing up on everyone’s social media feeds (Cheese & Crack, in case anyone is wondering), where they put a tiny chocolate cowboy hat on top of soft serve, buuuuut they were out of the hats. All you parents out there can probably imagine how that went over after days of talking it up.

It was sad driving back on Saturday with columns of smoke rising seemingly everywhere across Central Oregon (we had left smack dab in the middle of the lightning storm on Wednesday). Hope everyone stays safe out there!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

Lazy weekends and quick getaways pair well with a bunch of magazines! If you have a library card, you have free access to digital editions of thousands of magazines that you can download and read from anywhere. Visit the library’s website to browse everything from the popular to the obscure in every topic, from art and architecture to travel and outdoors.

Popular titles include Architectural Digest, Cook’s Illustrated, House Beautiful, National Geographic, The New Yorker, Outside, Popular Science, Rolling Stone, Us, and Vogue—explore them all. You’ll even find magazines for kids and teens. You can download an unlimited number of magazines for offline reading with the Libby app, or browse and read from a laptop or desktop computer. All you need is a library card, which is free for folks who live in Deschutes County!  

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Bend is home to some pretty crafty folks, as over these past two years we’ve shared locally built tools like a buy nothing app, a happy hour finder, and a mountain bike trail site. Well, here’s another to add to the list (and a timely one at that). SmokeRecon helps you avoid the smoke with your summer recreation plans, as it overlays current smoke maps over popular local recreation spots like mountain bike trailheads and the lakes. It even has a forward-looking forecast to help you avoid getting stuck in a cloud of smoke midway through your ride.

🥙 Food cart lineup at BaseCamp: We announced on Friday that the new Base Camp food cart pod was officially opening its doors, and we got a few questions about the food cart lineup. We had shared that info a few months ago when the lineup was first announced, but a refresher is never a bad idea. You can find the full lineup on the Base Camp website or take a quick look ⬇

💙 Volunteers needed at Shepherd’s House Ministries

Spend some time volunteering with us this summer—and beyond! Shepherd’s House Ministries needs food service volunteers in Bend. Join us in creating a safe and healing environment!

Upcoming volunteer orientation dates include:

Click the link to learn more and sign up to volunteer with us; we’d love to meet you! https://www.shepherdshouseministries.org/volunteer

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Bend’s newest Brazilian specialist, Kyrsten, just joined Rebel Wax Studio, and we’re looking for her next regulars. She has 10+ years of experience, 600+ 5‑star reviews, and was ranked #3 regionally at her last studio.

To welcome her to Bend, Bend Buzz readers can book a first‑time Brazilian wax for just $35 (new clients only). We’ve got morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend appointments, and we can get you in this week!

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📚 Litterature Club: Join the Central Library's friendly neighborhood librarians for a monthly cleanup around the library while swapping reading recommendations. 10:30 AM Central Library Outside

🙌 Bingo with Bren: Put your bingo luck to the test and support a good cause while you’re at it. 6 PM Bevel Brewing

⛏ Women of COTA Trailwork Day: Join the ladies of COTA for an evening of trailwork along Pinedrops. No experience necessary! 5:30 PM Pinedrops

🌍 Culture Curious Kids: A program at the Central Library celebrating different cultures through stories, crafts, and curiosity. 4 PM Central Library

🏕️ Camping Basics at REI: Everything a first-time camper needs to know before heading into the Oregon outdoors with info on gear, food, safety, and all the things nobody tells you until it's too late. 5:30 PM Bend REI

🪡 Sew Club: Bring your sewing project and get some expert guidance from Sabrina of Bend Alterations. 5:30 PM Freak’N Art

🦫 1.25% for Wildlife: Celebrate the passage of the 1.25% for wildlife bill with the crew from Oregon Wild. 5:30 PM Worthy Brewing

🦋 Neighborhood Nature Days: Nature Connect brings hands-on outdoor exploration to the neighborhood. Kids, nature, and a Tuesday morning well spent. 10 AM Hollygrape Park

🦙 Alpaca Tai Chi: Ever tried Tai Chi? How about Tai Chi…with alpacas!? Curious? Here’s your chance to try it out. 7 PM 64380 High Mowing Lane

🌿 Riverbank Remedies: A Guided Herbal Plant Walk: A guided walk along the riverbank identifying medicinal and edible plants with the Forest Wise Collective. 6 PM The People's Apothecary

☀ Crushed Glass & Resin Suncatchers: Need to spruce up a window in your home? How about with a handmade crushed glass & resin suncatcher? Learn how to make your own at this hands-on class. 6 PM Bridge 99

🙋 Bingo Night: Miss yesterday’s bingo night? Here’s your second chance with this one, taking place at River’s Place. 6 PM River’s Place

👢 Country Dance Night: Get ready to do some new boot goofin’ at Worthy Brewing with their country dance night. 6 PM Worthy Brewing

🥾 Shevlin Park Hike: Hit the trails with the Bendite Hiking Group for an easy 4.5-mile jaunt through Shevlin Park, followed up by a post-hike meal/beverage at The Podski. 5:30 PM Shevlin Park

💻 Non-Salesperson’s Guide to Closing Deals: Join What the Tech, Bend for a discussion on closing deals for non-salespeople. 5:30 PM Embark

🍳 Community Cooking Night at the Farm: Cook a meal together at Seed to Table Farm using fresh ingredients straight from the ground. One of the most wholesome and delicious Tuesday evenings available. 5 PM Seed to Table Farm

🤣 Improv Comedy Night: Join The Roundabouts, Bend’s improv comedy group, for a night of laughs at UPP Liquids. They’ve sold out their last four shows, and this quote tells it all: “We've seen them twice now, and every show is a whirlwind of quick wit, hilarious surprises, and spontaneous fun. They tailor each performance to the crowd, which makes it feel like you're part of the show! Not only did we laugh 'til our cheeks hurt, but we even made new friends along the way. Can't wait to go again, and again!” 7:30 PM UPP Liquids

Mari & The Dream | On Tap | 6 PM
Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM

The Jaws of Brooklyn | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Pete Bush | GoodLife Brewing | 6 PM
Elise Franklin Quartet | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM 
Dinosaur Pile-Up | Domino Room | 7 PM | Tickets

Friday:

🎈 Balloons over Bend (all weekend)
🧺 Elevation Farmers Market
🤣 Comedy Night at Craft Kitchen
🥐 Crunches & Croissants at GymX
🚵 Friday Night Races at Mt. Bachelor

Saturday:

🐶 Furever Young Festival at Dr. B Medspa
🀄 Mahjong 101 at 698 NW York Dr
🪲 Nature Kids at Camp Polk Meadow
🎭 Too Darn Hot! at Tower Theatre
🍅 Bugger Off! at Franklin’s Corner Community Garden
🧺 Serendipity Saturday Market at Pomegranate Home

Sunday:

🚵 Little Rollers at Mt. Bachelor
🧠 Sunday Funday Trivia at River’s Place
🧺 Sunday Market at Cheba Hut

Live Music:

Jordan Davis at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
The Happy’s at Silver Moon
Goo Goo Dolls at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Super Greens at Commonwealth Pub
Gravewitch at Silver Moon

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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