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🚧 Get ready for more detours
Winter is returning to Bend, our summer camp guide is out, and another long road closure near downtown Bend
Derek Carlson
January 31, 2025
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Bend! I hope you all enjoy this latest roundup of news and events before heading out to enjoy some fresh powder on the slopes.
In today’s Bend Buzz:
☀️ Our summer camp guide is here
🚧 A long street closure near downtown
❄️ Winter is finally returning
Let’s get to it.
— Derek Carlson
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SNAPSHOTS
🚧 Olney & Wall intersection closing through the spring
I’m not gonna lie; this closure is going to hurt my daily drive. The intersection at Olney and Wall St will close for construction starting Monday and stay that way through June 😭. That means that any north/south traffic on Wall or any East/West traffic on Olney/Portland will need to detour around the intersection. During the closure, the city will be making pedestrian and bicycle improvements as well as water and sewer infrastructure work.
😎 Our summer camp guide is out
A bunch of you asked if I would be putting together a summer camp guide, and although I hadn’t originally planned on it, I figured what the heck. Turns out I should have gotten started earlier as there are already a number of camps that are either sold out/waitlisted (Camp Tamarack), already open (a bunch!), or open for a limited time for entry into their lottery (High Desert Museum, Camp Fire - Tumalo Day Camp).
So far, I have 26 camps on the list, and I have another 20 or so to add once they release the final details for their camps. So don’t fret if you don’t see your favorite option listed. I’ll be updating this post throughout the spring/summer and letting you know about important signup dates as they arrive (cough BPRD on March 17 cough).
BUSINESS HAPPENINGS
🕊️ A call for vendors for the Wild Bird Markets: Calling all makers or local vendors! Wild Bird Market, a monthly market located at the Commons Cafe in downtown Bend, is opening up their application period on February 1st for vendors to join for the 2025 market season.
🍵 TeaCupFuls grand reopening party: TeaCupFuls is holding a grand reopening party for their west side location. Swing by on Saturday at 11 AM for special discounts, raffle drawings, and more! 1288 SW Simpson Ave Suite B2
🪶 Iris & Stout grand reopening: Six months ago, local gift shop Iris & Stout had to shut their doors after a drunk driver plowed into their storefront along NW Galveston Ave. It took a whole lot of work, but their shop is finally ready to open up again, so stop by for their grand reopening on Saturday, February 1st, between 11 AM and 7 PM.
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LOCAL LOWDOWN
Friday (1/31)
🎵 Back to the 90s night: The dream of the 90s is alive in Bend with Back to the 90s Night at the Volcanic Theatre Pub. There will be three bands pumping out your favorite 90s hits to keep the party rolling. 7 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub
🧘♂️ Yoga + sound bath: Cap off the week with a restorative yoga & sound bath session at Free Spirit Yoga. This gentle flowing yoga session is perfect for beginners and will send you into the weekend on a relaxing note. 6:30 PM Free Spirit Yoga
🤣 So you think you got jokes?: Head over to Silver Moon Brewing to watch as four comedians duke it out in this no-jokes-barred tournament. In the end, it’ll be up to you to vote on the winners. 7 PM Silver Moon Brewing
💃 Free line dance lessons: The Cross-Eyed Cricket is hosting an evening of FREE hip-hop country line dance lessons. Alex from Mindful Motion will be leading you through the steps. 8 PM 20565 NE Brinson Blvd
🏉 6 Nations rugby watch party: Join the Bend men’s rugby team at the Commonwealth Pub for a 6 National Rugby Tournament watch party. 12:15 Commonwealth Pub
Saturday (2/1)
🎹 Piano concert at Meissner: Paula Dreyer is playing another candlelit ski concert at the Meissner Lodge. The last one sold out early, so make sure to grab your tickets now! 5 & 7 PM Meissner Sno-Park
🌕️ Bend Moonlight Market: Love is in the air at the first Moonlight Market of the year. With live music, tattoos, vendors, and more, this is always a great event. 4 – 11 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub
🍻 Flannel Fest at MYC: Don your favorite flannel gear and bring some warm clothes to donate at this event celebrating the quintessential winter look. 12 PM – 6 PM Midtown Yacht Club
🐕️ K9 Keg Pull: Head down the road to Sunriver for one of their most popular winter events – the k9 keg pull. You can even enter your dog to see if they can take home the gold. 10 AM 57100 Beaver Dr Sunriver
🍸️ After hours cabaret: Part cabaret. Part speakeasy. This performance at the Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing is not one to miss. Ages 21+ only. 8 PM
Sunday (2/2)
🤩 Scarlet Envy: Bad Advice Tour: Alumn of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Scarlet Envy, is coming to the Greenhouse Cabaret for a 90-minute poetry variety show with a jazz twist on her pop hits. 7 PM 1017 NE 2nd St
💘 Valentine card making fundraiser: Bring the family to Bridge 99 Brewery for a fun Valentine card-making event. Best of all, a portion of all beer sales will go to supporting Think Wild. 4 - 6 PM 63063 Layton Ave
🧘 Free flow yoga: Old Mill retailer FP Movement and Free Spirt Yoga are teaming up for a FREE Nourish Your Soul yoga class. Reserve your spot with FP movement. All levels are welcome. 9:45 AM 320 SW Powerhouse Dr Ste 150
🕊️ Community gathering for the LA fires: Join your fellow Central Oregonians at the Hanai Center for a community gathering in support of those impacted by the LA wildfires. All proceeds will go to Best Friends Animal Society. 1 PM 62430 Eagle Rd
🧑🎨 Drop-in art class: Swing by Freak’n Art for the DIY drop-in class Sunday. They have the supplies ready to go to tackle beginner-friendly projects like block printing, watercolor pencil drawings, or India ink painting. 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM 1265 NW Wall St
⛷️ Sunday night glide: Pine Mountain Sport’s last Sunday Night Glide event was such a hit that they are rolling it back. Pick up your FREE xc ski rentals at 4:30 PM at Pine Mountain Sports and join the gang at Meissner Sno-Park for a ski at 6 PM. Bring water, snacks, and a headlamp, and prepare for potentially snowy weather! 4:30 PM Pine Mountain Sports
February Events Preview
Last month, I started publishing a monthly preview of notable upcoming events, and you all seemed to like it, so we’re keeping the ball rolling. Since the calendar is about to turn, our February events preview is now live and chock full of fun things happening around the High Desert. Be sure to check it out and grab tickets to some of the more popular events before they sell out!
LIVE MUSIC
Friday (1/31)
Volcanic Theatre Pub | Back to the 90s Night | 7 PM | Tickets
Silver Moon Brewing | Amargoso & Jackrat | 7 PM | Tickets
Commonwealth Pub | Chris Ossig 80's Dance Party | 8 PM
Astro Lounge | DJ Mystic | 9 PM
Wildwood Bar & Grill | Spencer Marlyn Band | 7 PM
Hawkeye & Huckleberry | Matt Martin & The .45s | 8 PM
Saturday (2/1)
Bend Cider Co | Ben Johnson | 4 PM
Portello Wine & Spirits | Kara Grace Wilson | 6:30 PM
Northside Bar & Grill | Sagebrush Rock | 8 PM
The Capitol | dot, Jenn + Juice, & Casey Capps | 9 PM
The Ale Apothecary | Tarekith | 6 PM
Domino Room | Rubbah Tree & Strive Roots | 8 PM | Tickets
On Tap | Use’ta Do | 6 PM
Silver Moon Brewing | Los Mal Hablados | 7 PM | Tickets
Silver Moon Brewing | The Christ Duarte Group | 7 PM | Tickets
The Commons Cafe | Quattlebaum | 7 PM | Tickets
Commonwealth Pub | Major Dudes | 8 PM
Sunday (2/2)
River’s Place | Alex Winters | 5 PM
Volcanic Theatre Pub | Lightnin' Luke & Coleman Williams | 8 PM | Tickets
Domino Room | The Motet, The Hasbens | 7 PM | Tickets
WEEKEND SNOW REPORT
Winter is finally returning to the mountains…and maybe even Bend! After a long dry spell, the slopes and trails will be getting a much-needed refresh with multiple feet of snow forecasted at Bachelor.
Bachelor Snow Forecast
Current base: 96”
❄️ Friday - 18 to 26 inches
❄️ Saturday - 3 to 6 inches
❄️ Sunday - 6 to 12 inches
Meissner Snow Report
Current report: I finished up a ski yesterday morning, and the groom is still coming out great. With that said, this refresh of snow is very much needed to at least cover up all the crushed pinecones and needles that are sticking up everywhere.
❄️ Friday - 7 to 15 inches
❄️ Saturday - 1 to 2 inches
❄️ Sunday - 3 to 6 inches
Wanoga Fat Bike Trail Report
The trails are still hard and fast, but that will change with the arrival of the weekend snow. Stay up to date on the latest conditions with grooming reports from COTA on their Facebook page.
THANKS!
Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!
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