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Good morning, Bend! And welcome to the first official day of summer for all you parents of school-aged kids.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

Three Headlines That Sound Scary… But Need Context

Bend’s median sale price just jumped by nearly $100,000. Mortgage rates are back above 6.6%. And national headlines are talking about more sellers pulling their homes off the market. If you’re thinking about buying, that sounds like three good reasons to wait.

But for those who consistently read my Bend Buzz spots, none of this should come as a surprise.

A one-month change in median sale price doesn’t necessarily mean homes suddenly became $100,000 more valuable. It often reflects which homes sold, not what happened to every home’s value. Mortgage rates? The average rate you hear on the news isn’t always the rate buyers are actually getting. Many are using seller credits, rate buydowns, and other strategies to improve affordability.

And those de-listing headlines? While they’re getting attention nationally, our local market was actually on pace to see more cancelled listings this time last year than it is today.

Affordability is still a challenge. There’s no question about that. But if you’re thinking about buying this year, make sure you’re talking with someone who can explain the strategies buyers are successfully using today, not just repeating the headlines from yesterday.

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Bend Lapine Schools is stepping up and making sure no child goes hungry during the summer. Their annual Summer Meals program is back when school finishes for the year. Here, kids ages 1-18 can enjoy breakfast and lunch for free. No registration or paperwork required. You can find the full meal schedule here.

It turns out that last week’s thunderstorms did a number on the road leading up to Pine Mountain Observatory SE of Bend. The damage was extensive enough that the observatory and neighboring campground will be closed for the foreseeable future. When it does reopen, I’d highly recommend checking it out, as they offer public night programs where you can check out the observatory and get an up-close look at the skies above.

🎸 Breedlove Guitars Warehouse Sale & Grand Opening: Come check out the new Breedlove Guitar showroom and score a sweet deal at their warehouse sale. This event is always a popular one, so get there on time for the best selection. Saturday at 10 AM Breedlove Guitars

🍕 Pizza Beast opens at Terranaut Brewing: The NE side of town has a new pizza option, and this one will be a perfect pairing for the brewery it’s stationed at. Pizza Beast is now serving up their thin, square-cut tavern-style pizza at Terranaut Brewing.

🎂 Bevel Craft Brewing 7-Year Anniversary Party: Bevel Brewing is throwing a party to celebrate their seventh year in business! They’ll have live music, disc golf, beer (duh), vendors, and more! Saturday at 12 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

👗 Consignment Collective moving party: Consignment Collective is packing up shop to prepare for their next adventure (make sure to follow them on IG for details on future pop-ups/new space). Swing by on Saturday between 11 AM and 4 PM for discounts, vendor pop-ups, and some tunes to keep the mood right.

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Calling all middle school and high school volleyball athletes!

Velocity Volleyball Academy is offering its first clinics starting this Monday, June 15.

What does that mean for you?

In-depth training on the biomechanics behind hitting, serving, passing, and setting: let’s get that form correct! Small clinics (12 max): more one-on-one instruction.

Training focused on injury prevention: play longer and stronger.

We want every athlete to leave with more power in their hits/serves, more confidence on the court, and more knowledge about the game and player-specific roles.

Step into fall volleyball season with ease by signing up for clinics this summer. Get $50 off your first clinic by registering before June 30 with code: FIRST50

Check out velocityvolleyballbend.com to learn more and follow us on Instagram @velocityvolleyballbend.

🐦 Wild Bird Market: Head downtown for The Commons’ monthly Wild Bird Market featuring crafted goods from local vendors. 11 AM The Commons Cafe

🌾 Elevation Farmers Market: Friday market day at Elevation Bend. Local produce, local makers, peak summer vibes. 3 PM Elevation Bend

⚽ After Hours World Cup Watch Party: Sintra hosts a World Cup watch party with food, drinks, and the kind of crowd energy that only soccer can produce. 5:30 PM Sintra

🎶 2Gether Festival: What started as a wedding celebration has grown into something beautifully bigger — a two-day festival rooted in local music, community, and the artists and sounds that make Bend's scene special. 5 PM Billadeau Rd

🎮 Friendship Friday Pokémon Go Walk: Grab your phone and your Pokédex and join the library's Pokémon Go community walk. 6 PM Central Library South Patio

🌴 Reggae Rise Up: The big one. Reggae Rise Up takes over the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for a full weekend of reggae, community, and good vibes. 12 PM Deschutes County Fairgrounds

🤠 Sisters Rodeo: The rodeo action continues at the Sisters Rodeo grounds through the weekend. Want in on the fun? Show up early and hope you can snag a last-minute standing room ticket or a wristband to the Red Rock Corral. All Weekend Sisters Rodeo Grounds

🧘 Bend Yoga Fest: The Bend Yoga Fest is also happening all weekend long at locations like The Oxford, Pine & Prism, Hanai, Drake Park, and even on the river (it’ll be great weather for that session. All Weekend

🧺 Dragonfly Farm Summer Camp Preview: Swing by Dragonfly Farm to get a preview of the grounds and their upcoming farm & arts summer camps. 1 PM Dragonfly Farm

🏃 Walk for Epilepsy: Lace up and walk with the community at Alpenglow Park. A meaningful morning of solidarity and fundraising. 9 AM Alpenglow Park

🌿 Volunteer Project Day: Give back to one of Bend's best parks with a morning of trail work at Shevlin. 9 AM Shevlin Park

💧 Waterwise Landscape Field Day: Learn how to create a beautiful, water-efficient landscape at Hollinshead Park. 9 AM Hollinshead Park

🏷️ Lava Ridges Community Yard Sale: A neighborhood yard sale at the Lava Ridges Community in NE Bend. 9 AM Lava Ridges Community Pool

🤰 Pregnancy Breathwork: Explore the breath as a supportive tool for relaxation during pregnancy at this heart-centered session. 9 AM Hanai

🥷 Ninja Night: Drop the littles off for a night of ninja fun while you enjoy a night of kid-free fun. 5:30 PM Free Spirit

👜 Design Your Own Tote for Summer Fun: The Central Library hosts a tote bag design workshop just in time for summer. 10 AM Central Library

🌸 Serendipity Saturday Market at Pomegranate: A curated Saturday market at one of Bend's most charming home and garden shops. 10 AM Pomegranate Home & Garden

⚾ Stitch’n Pitch: Want to enjoy a night at the ol’ ballpark and work on that knitting project you’ve been working on? Join Wool Town at Vince Genna Stadium for an evening of stitch’n pitch. 6:35 PM Vince Genna Stadium

🍁 Oregon State Appendix Cancer Walk: Walk to end appendix cancer at Alpenglow Park in a show of solidarity, support, and hope. 1 PM Alpenglow Park

👗 Closet Cleanout & Clothing Swap: Bring what you don't wear, leave with something you love at Craft Kitchen. 1 PM Craft Kitchen & Brewery

💔 Rabbit Hole Community Conversation: A series of three back-to-back facilitated discussions with mental health professionals and community leaders to deepen reflection and dialogue around the themes explored in Rabbit Hole. 1 PM Open Space Event Studios

🧘 Hot to Go Yoga: Make your evening H-O-T-T-O-G-O with an evening of Chapell Roan-themed yoga at Lululemon. 5:30 PM Lululemon

👦 Kids' Entrepreneur Market Mixer: Young entrepreneurs connect, network, and inspire each other at The Open Arts Center. 2 PM The Open Arts Center

🎶 Central Oregon Flute Ensemble: A beautiful afternoon of flute music at the Central Library. 2 PM Central Library

🎱 BINGO for Books: Bingo at the Central Library with books as prizes. 3 PM Central Library

🌾 Worthy Farmers Market: Join Worthy Brewing for their last farmers market of the season. 10 AM Worthy Brewing

🏃 Heroes on the Run: A full day of dogs, community, and good causes at the Old Mill District. Run the race, watch the Hungry Hound Doggolympics, catch a live frisbee show, and meet some adoptable pups along the way. 10 AM Old Mill District

💎 Second Sunday Vintage Market: The monthly vintage market is back. Your next favorite thing is waiting to be found. 10 AM Gathered Wares

🐾 Doggolympics: Did Doggolympics catch your eye a few events earlier? Bring your pup to Greg’s Grill for an afternoon of frisbee catching, food and drinks, trick routines, and more. 1 - 5 PM Greg's Grill

❣ Singles Meetup: Are you in the 50 - 70 age group and looking to meet someone special? Now’s the chance! 5 PM Bevel Brewing

♻️ Resellers Row: The Sunday secondhand pop-up at Dogwood at the Pine Shed. Browse, find, repeat. 11 AM Dogwood at the Pine Shed

💇 Beers & Braids: A hands-on workshop for dads and father figures to learn a few simple go-to hairstyles and braids. 3 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

🌿 Herbal First Aid 101: Tending with Plants: Learn how to use plants for first aid and basic healing at The People's Apothecary. Ancient knowledge, modern application. 4 PM The People's Apothecary

John Shipe & Lilli Warona | Bend Cider Co. | 6 PM
Connor Bennett & Friends | Wandering Ranchero Cantina | 7 PM
Palo Sopraño | Worthy Brewing | 7 PM 
Kanekoa | Silver Moon | 2 PM | Tickets
Eel Sallad | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Brett Dennen | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Heller Highwater | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM 
Profit Drama w/ Sorry It's Over | M&J Tavern | 9 PM

Them N J | Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden | 4 PM
SoDown | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 5 PM | Tickets
James Townsend | Austin Mercantile | 5 PM  
Thomas Tsuneta | River’s Place | 6 PM
Use’ta Do | On Tap | 6 PM
Hybernaut, Vacancy Floor & Gathering | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Amargoso | Worthy Brewing | 7 PM
Baz Moto | McMenamins | 7 PM
One Night in Memphis | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Sweet Motor | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
CoWorkers | M&J Tavern | 9 PM

Aaron Golay & The Original Sin | The Commonwealth Pub | 4 PM
Oyster Lee | 10 Barrel Westside | 5 PM
Them N J | Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden | 4 PM
Amanda Wrenn & Patrick Leonard | River’s Place | 5 PM
Rob Leines | Silver Moon | 6 pm | Tickets

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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