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Spirit Halloween rises again, another round of Bend jobs, and Sagebrush Cycles moves to the eastside

Derek Carlson
August 20, 2025

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Good morning, Bend! Thanks for all the meal suggestions on Monday. It made me appreciate just how much Bend’s food scene has grown!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🎃 Spirit Halloween returns
🚧 Another roundabout construction open house
🚲️ Sagebrush Cycles moves to the Eastside

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

🥡 Bend’s Favorite Eats

Thanks to everyone who responded to our survey asking about your favorite go-to meals in Bend (psst…if you didn’t fill it out and still want to submit your favorite, you can do it here). Turns out you all like A LOT of different things, as we had over 50 different restaurants mentioned, and there weren’t really any specific dishes that stood out above the rest. A few restaurants that got a lot of call-outs included El Sancho and Spork (I may have swayed the results a little there), as well as Da Nang, Bo’s, Toasty, and Active Culture.

I have something fun in store with this data (so make sure to send in your favorite ⬆️), which I’ll be sharing in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, it’ll help answer the question of “what should we eat tonight?”

🚧 Another Roundabout Open House

No, this isn’t a repeat of the news from Monday’s newsletter. The city of Bend is hosting another roundabout construction open house, and this time the focus is on the upcoming (but not for another couple of years) project to widen the roundabout at Reed Market & 15th St. You can join in person to meet the project team and ask questions, or join online. 4 - 6 PM Larkspur Community Center

🎒 Register to Ride the Bus

Is your little one starting school in 2 (!!!) weeks and planning on riding the bus? Make sure you’re registered so they have a ride on day one. Bend-La Pine Schools says there are still 1,000 - 1,500 students around town who aren’t signed up, and if they aren’t registered by this Saturday, they may not be processed in time for the first day of school.

🎉 Cascade Equinox Festival Giveaway

Here’s a little something fun. The folks over at Cascade Equinox Festival reached out to see if we’d be interested in doing a little giveaway for you all. So, of course, we had to say yes!

Here’s the deets: Cascade Equinox Festival is coming to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds September 19-21 for a weekend of electronic dance music from some of the top names in the space. If you want to join in on the fun, we’re giving away two general admission weekend passes (these would be $600+). Just head over to our post on Instagram to enter.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🚴 Sagebrush Cycles moves to new eastside location: Sagebrush Cycles (and their winter business - Skjersaa’s) have moved from their old location off of Century Dr to a new spot on the eastside off of 9th & Wilson near Bevel Brewing. Per a post on Instagram, they stated the reason for the move was a substantial upcoming rent increase at the old location.

🎃 Spirit Halloween is open for the season: If you’ve been to any of the big box stores around town, you’re probably under the impression that summer is long gone and Halloween is just around the corner. Well, ‘tis the season as Spirit Halloween has risen from the grave to take over a vacant commercial space so you can stock up on costumes, yard decor, and everything else spooky. This year’s location is at the former Rite Aid building off of 3rd.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 8.20

☀️ Barre Method Pop-Up Workout: Wake up, Bend! Shake off the midweek yawns with a sweat session at The Grove. This Barre pop-up blends strength, balance, and a little booty burn—perfect for getting your day off on the right (pointed) foot. 7 AM The Grove

🍻 St. Bernardus Day Celebration: Raise a glass to one of the icons of Belgian brewing! Monkless is honoring the legendary St. Bernardus Brewery with $1 off Belgian Bottle Flights all day. Sip on classics like the Tripel and the Abt 12 (a world-famous dark strong ale) alongside Monkless’s own bottle-conditioned creations. 11:30 AM Monkless Brasserie

🪴 Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop: “Knot” your average craft night. Abby is teaching you how to tie up some macrame magic and leave with your very own plant hanger. Bring a buddy and a fern—because your houseplants deserve nice things too. 5:30 PM Funky Fauna

🌊 Ladies SUP Evening Paddle Meetup: Grab your paddle, ladies—it’s golden hour on the water. Join the crew at Bend Kayak School for an easygoing float, laughs, and a little midweek reset on the Deschutes. (BYO board or snag a rental!) 6 PM Bend Kayak School

📸 Photography Exhibit: Make the short drive over to Tumalo for a photography exhibit featuring Rob Arthurs. Rob’s work capturing the landscapes of Central Oregon will be on display, along with music and snacks. 4 - 6 PM Tumalo Home

✨ Kriya Yoga & Sound: Wind down with a dreamy combo of kriya yoga and live sound bath. Think deep breaths, flowing energy, and vibrations that’ll leave you feeling like you’ve just spent a weekend off-grid—even if it’s only Wednesday. 7 PM Hanai

🪡 Stitch, Please!: Want to jazz up your wardrobe with some hand-stitched embroidery? Now’s your chance as Freak’N Art is hosting an Into to Embroidery class. 3 PM Freak’N Art

🖌️ Sketch Meetup: Join your fellow sketchers at this weekly meetup where you draw on location from direction observation (rappers, feel free to steal that line). 9 AM Cafe des Chutes

Thursday 8.21

🏔️ Yoga in the Wild: Take your downward dog to higher elevations. Mt. Bachelor’s hosting an outdoor yoga sesh with 360° views. Fresh air, tall trees, and some serious mountain zen. 4 PM Mt. Bachelor

🍹 Opportunity Knocks August Mixer: Calling all connectors, dreamers, and doers. OK’s mixer is landing at Midtown, and it’s the perfect excuse to swap business cards over food carts and cold drinks. 4 PM Midtown Yacht Club

🎨 Creative Current: The spotlight’s on the kiddos! Young artists are showing off their handmade goods, from art to trinkets to treasures you didn’t know you needed. A perfect stop to support the next generation of Bend creatives. 4:30 PM Bend Brewing

🔧 Repair Café w/ DIYcave: Got a busted toaster, wobbly chair, or lamp that just won’t light? Bring it down and learn to fix it with the help of handy DIYcave volunteers. Reduce waste, save cash, and maybe even feel like a superhero. 5:30 PM DIYCave

🎤 Voices Rising: Love singing? Then this is the group for you! Voices Rising is a non-performing choir experience where you can show off those pipes with a group of like-minded folks. 5:45 PM 230 NE 9th St

🧗 First Timers Climbing Night: Learn all about the fun of bouldering at this free basics class at Boardworks Climbing Gym. No experience necessary! 6 PM Boardworks Climbing & Fitness

🤝 NeighborImpact Listening Session: Help shape the growth and direction of NeighborImpact’s programs aimed at serving individuals and families who are economically struggling at this listening session at Larkspur Community Center. 5:30 PM Larkspur Community Center or via Zoom

🧠 Trivia & Chicken: Show off those smarts while snacking on some hot wings at Wonderland Chicken’s trivia night hosted by Head Games Trivia. 7 PM Wonderland Chicken

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 8.20

Thursday 8.21

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

Looking for your next job? Here are some local listings that have popped up over the last week.

Barista at Still Vibrato
Realty Office Coordinator at Sunriver Resort
Branch Manager at JPMorganChase
Accounts Payable Supervisor at Pahlisch Homes
Purchasing Manager at Les Schwab

Searching for a new job? Browse the full job board

Looking for local candidates for your open position? Post your job

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🥡 Here are your favorites

Spirit Halloween rises again, another round of Bend jobs, and Sagebrush Cycles moves to the eastside

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SNAPSHOTS

🥡 Bend’s Favorite Eats

🚧 Another Roundabout Open House

🎒 Register to Ride the Bus

🎉 Cascade Equinox Festival Giveaway

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

@THEBENDBUZZ

TOGETHER WITH REBEL WAX STUDIO

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 8.20

Thursday 8.21

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 8.20

Thursday 8.21

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

THANKS!