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Good morning, Bend! Temperatures are getting a little spicy this week, and it looks like we might get our first triple-digit day of the summer. If this smoke sticks around, I’m guessing we’ll be seeing you all at the library!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

SafeSplash opens next month!

Didn't get the swim lesson spots you were hoping for this fall? Or are you just tired of waking up at 6 AM to fight the crowds? Starting in September, there's another way to go.

SafeSplash Swim School is opening on Bend's north side and enrolling now. They offer small group, private, and semi-private lessons for every age and skill level, from babies as young as 6 months to competitive swimmers working on stroke technique, plus adult learn-to-swim. Certified instructors, small class sizes, and a brand new purpose-built facility.

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Now enrolling. Opening early September.

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In Monday’s issue of the newsletter, I included the wrong date for The Librarians. The event will be taking place on August 16th at 11 AM, not two weeks ago on July 16th. Clearly, I’m in denial that we’re already into August!

A couple of days late on this one, but over the weekend, the Bend North Little League team took home the state crown. This means the under-12 crew will be headed to the northwest regional in California with the hopes of securing a berth at the Little League World Series.

Always fun to share that roads are opening back up instead of closing! The northbound lane of NE 18th off of Empire is back open and now includes a new connection to Yeoman Rd that runs over the canal.

🛻 Oregon Adventure Trucks moves to NoCo: The new business complex at Cooley and NE 18th (NoCo at Juniper Ridge, if you want the official name) has its first tenants as Oregon Adventure Trucks has moved in. Want to check out their space? They’ll be hosting a series of Wednesday workshops over the next few months, and we’ve included details for this week’s class below.

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🎨 Da Vinci's Workshop: A hands-on creative program for ages 10+ at the Central Library inspired by the ultimate Renaissance man. Invent, create, and think like a genius. 2 PM Central Library

🏃 Pub Run: Miss out on the bakery run the other morning? This one will include a few less sweet treats, but it will be a little more socially acceptable to enjoy a beverage afterwards. 5:15 PM FootZone

🏍 Mid-Week Moto: Want to take your motorbike out on some local dirt with some new friends? Join this beginner-friendly group ride leaving from Cascade Motorsports! 3:30 PM Cascade Motorsports

🚵 Group Ride: Or maybe your style is more pedal-oriented. Then, how about a beginner/intermediate group mountain bike ride that will take you on a loop up through the Phil’s trails. 5 PM Waypoint at The Grove

📽 Movies in the Alley: This week’s movie in the alley is The Breakfast Club. Here’s hoping the smoke stays away! 9 PM Tin Pan Theater

🎬 The Lego Movie: And for the younger audience, Ballers & Brews will be showing The Lego Movie on the big screen. 5:30 PM Ballers & Brews

🔥 Own Your Zone: Bend Fire & Rescue brings their wildfire preparedness program to the Central Library with a focus on the simple, specific steps you can take to protect your home starting with the first five feet around it. 5:30 PM Central Library

🧘 Yoga in the Park: An evening outdoor yoga class as the summer days start to get a little shorter. Soak it up while it lasts. 6 PM Pioneer Park

🚗 Overland Trip Planning Workshop: Oregon Adventure Trucks hosts a workshop on planning your next overland adventure with routes, gear, logistics, and all the good stuff. 6 PM Oregon Adventure Trucks

🏃 Road Running Basics: Everything you need to know to start running, or start running better. A welcoming and practical Wednesday evening for runners of all levels. 6 PM Bend REI

📱 Using Facebook Marketplace: A free workshop at Larkspur Community Center on buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace. 10 AM Larkspur Community Center

🧑‍🌾 Adult Gardening Workshop: Make the drive over to Sisters for a workshop that explores soil amending, temperature and shade management, and building a diverse farm ecosystem that supports pollinators and beneficial insects even as the season wanes. 3 PM Seed to Table Farm

🎵 Munch & Music: Sadly, it’s already time for the final Munch and Music of 2026. This week’s headlining act will be Precious Byrd. 5:30 PM Drake Park

🔐 Escape Room in the Library: The Central Library transforms into an escape room for a Thursday evening of puzzles, teamwork, and the satisfaction of cracking the code. This event is geared towards high school-aged youth. 6 PM Central Library

💃 Bend Ecstatic Dance: Dance the evening away at this community dance event that happens every Thursday at Tula. 7 PM Tula

🧘 Confluence Breathwork: Step into a transformative breathwork experience designed to help you release emotional tension, reconnect to your inner clarity, and regulate your nervous system. 7 PM Namaspa

🐲 Pokémon Club: Calling all Pokémon fans! Bring your best cards for an afternoon of trading, battles, and talk about all things Pikachu. 4 PM Central Library

💪 The Other Half of Passion: An evening at Embark exploring what it takes beyond passion to actually build something. 6 PM Embark

🐰 Bingo for Bunnies: Bingo night at Midtown Yacht Club raising funds for rabbit rescue. 6 PM Midtown Yacht Club

Alex Winters | Crosscut Warming Hut | 6 PM 
DJ Logic & Friends | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Richard Taelor Band | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

Luke Bryan | Hayden Homes | 6 PM | Tickets
Carl Ventis | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Midnight Cove | River’s Place | 6 PM
Haute Melange | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Sidney Joseph | The Lot | 6 PM
DuBb Central | Bevel Craft Brewing | 6 PM
Piña Colada | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Anthony Gnomes | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Jerry’s Middle Finger | Tower Theatre | 8:30 PM | Tickets

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