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Good morning, Bend! That was a very lovely weekend. It feels like all of Bend was out and about soaking up the sun!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

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Forgive me if you’ve heard this story before but you’re likely about to see another large apartment complex rising up on the west side of town. It appears as if developers are moving forward on a new 6-story development that will be located near the roundabout at Century and Reed Market. The complex would feature 297 units, over 300 parking spaces, and some other fancy amenities like a sauna.

If you were hoping to get in one last ice skate session at The Pavilion…I’ve got some bad news for you. The ice is now a puddle and BPRD is in the process of changing the space over to its warm weather state. Soon enough we’ll all be doing laps on roller skates (starting April 17th) and dreaming about the next winter to come.

Want to head out into the Central Cascades wilderness for some overnight trips this summer? Well, you’ll need a permit for that. And your first chance to grab one will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 AM. The USFS will be releasing ~40% of the year’s overnight permits so starting figuring out your summer schedule now and be ready to grab one of these elusive passes. Just a reminder that this release is for overnight permits only. Day permits (the kind you’ll need if you want to drive up at 4 AM, summit South Sister, and spend the afternoon enjoying a burger and a cold beverage and not eating a rehydrated meal out of a bag), will be available starting in early June.

🥕 Elevation Farmers Market starts May 1: Bend’s newest farmers market at the Bend Factory Stores has an official start date. They will be open for business every Friday from 3 - 7 PM (hooray for after-work shopping!) starting on May 1st. They’ve also been teasing their vendor lineup over on their IG page, so you can get an idea of what to expect. 

🎨 Open Arts Center reopens: After running into some permitting issues that took a touch longer than expected, the Open Arts Center is now officially open for business. This new spot off of NE 2nd & Greenwood offers a creative “third space” for teens and adults. They’ll be offering a bunch of classes, get-togethers, and a rentable studio space.

🐶 New mobile veterinary care service launches: Homestead Veterinary Service has opened up and is now serving the Central Oregon region. They offer a range of services and come directly to your home, ranch, or hobby farm, ensuring your pets and livestock receive the best treatment without the stress of travel.

🏡 Cascade Youth Host Homes: Cascade Youth & Family Center, a part of J Bar J, is looking for local families to open their homes to kids ages 11–17 who just need a safe place to land during a tough moment. The Host Home program offers short-term stays (1–21 days) while kids work with case managers and their families to reset, reconnect, and get the support they need. Hosts are fully trained, supported 24/7, and play a meaningful role in helping a young person get back on track. If this sounds like something you’d want to be part of, then learn more at their website or reach out to Audrey Scott at (541) 408-7293 or [email protected].

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Feel Better. Move Better. Get Back to What You Love.

Whether it’s tight shoulders from long workdays or legs that are still feeling last weekend’s adventure, your body has a way of letting you know when it needs attention.

At Active Bodywork, Monica and her team focus on deep, targeted work that helps relieve tension, improve mobility, and support recovery. This isn’t a quick, relaxing massage. It’s personalized bodywork designed to actually make a difference.

If you’ve been thinking about booking, there are appointments available this week.

Stay active, recover faster, and feel better day-to-day.

Book your session at abwbend.com.

✂️ Collage Poetry: Cut, arrange, and let the words find you. A creative afternoon at The Open Arts Center where poetry meets scissors and glue in the best possible way. 4 PM The Open Arts Center

🌲 Public Lands, Public Voices: A timely and important conversation about roadless forests, public lands, and who gets a say in their future. If you care about the wild places around us—and you should—this one's worth showing up for. 5:30 PM OSU Cascades

💫 Muse Talks x The Beauty Project — Rising: A TED Talk-style evening at the Tower Theatre built around powerful stories of growth, resilience, and the spaces where people truly connect. An incredible lineup of local voices sharing experiences and ideas that stick with you long after the lights come up. 7:30 PM Tower Theatre

🌈 Queer Folk Night: Acoustic, intimate, and wonderfully queer — a folk music gathering at Almadorada that feels like exactly the kind of community night Bend does best. 7 PM Almadorada

✍ Word-for-Word Writing Workshop: Word-for-Word is a recurring, monthly writing workshop where you can do some writing exercises, then split up into pairs or small groups to give critiques on each others' writing. 6 PM Cafe des Chutes

🧑‍🎤 Sing Your Face Off: Are you an amazing singer or do your tunes make your kids run to their bedrooms crying? (I’m more of the latter.) It doesn’t matter at this public rock choir because the goal is just to sing for the fun of it. 6 PM UPP Liquids

🇪🇸 Multilingual Monday: Come practice your Spanish, Japanese, or any other language you’ve been trying to master at this free meetup. 5:30 PM Broken Top Bottle Shop

🦫 International Beaver Day Movie & Celebration: Yes, International Beaver Day is a real thing, and Bend is absolutely the right place to celebrate it properly. A film screening and celebration of everyone's favorite dam builder at Deschutes. 5:30 PM Deschutes Public House

🍺 Worthy Boots & Brews: Pull on your boots and head to Worthy for an evening that pairs cold beer with dancin’ shoes. A classic Bend Tuesday night. 6:30 PM Worthy Brewing

🍹 "Rethink Your Drink" — A Sober-Curious Workshop: A gentle, judgment-free space to explore your relationship with alcohol at Hanai. Whether you're sober, sober-curious, or just taking a closer look, this one's worth your Tuesday evening. 6 PM Hanai

📚 Mental Asylums in Fiction — Sanity, Conformity, and Control: A Roundabout Books discussion that digs into how fiction has used mental institutions to explore power, identity, and what society calls "normal." Unsettling, fascinating, and a great book club conversation. 6:30 PM Roundabout Books & Cafe

🔪 Psychology of a Serial Killer: A touring masterclass that dives deep into one of humanity's darkest fascinations. Who are these people? How does an ordinary neighbor become a mass murderer? Why are we so obsessed with them? Serious, intense, and genuinely gripping. Sleep with the lights on. 7:30 PM Tower Theatre

☕ Coffee & Clarity: Get your week started right with a casual ladies meetup over a cup of coffee or tea. 8:30 AM Thump at The Grove

✍ Songwriting Poetry Workshop: Join award-winning singer, songwriter, and poet, Beth Wood, for an interactive workshop exploring the intersection of songwriting and poetry. 4 PM COCC - Barber Library

🥒 Beyond the Dill: I know. I know. This one’s up the road in Redmond. But with gardening season just around the corner, it’s never too early to start learning how to store your bumper crop of cucumbers (or other pickle-able veggies).5:30 PM American Legion Redmond

Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM

Milk for the Angry | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Michelle Van Handel | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

Friday:

😂We’re Not Worthy Comedy at Worthy Brewing
🪩It’s a 2000s Party at Midtown Ballroom 
🏂Quatro at Volcanic Theatre Pub
🎭 Into the Breeches! at Open Space Event Studios

Saturday:

🎙️Comedy at Craft Kitchen 
💋Eat Me at Silver Moon 
🎮Arcade Grand Opening at The Capitol
🐶 Second Saturday Pints & Paws at Greg’s Grill
🍅 All Things Seeds and Growing Veggies in Central Oregon with OSU Master Gardeners
🎣 Trout Bum Fly Swap at Fly & Field Outfitters

Sunday:

 🚵‍♀️Trailside Maintenance Clinic at Pine Mountain Sports
🏃 Peterson Ridge Rumble in Sisters
🎨 Botanical Watercolor Class at Moonfire & Sun Nursery

Live Music:

🎶 That 90s Band at Old St Francis
🍾 Champagne Drip at Volcanic Theatre Pub
🎵 Critical Blues Band at Silver Moon
🎹 The Maestro at the Piano in Sunriver
🏔 Rocky Mountain High Experience at Tower Theatre
🎸 Nat Lefkoff & Robot Mushroom at Silver Moon
🎤 Satsang at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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