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🍁 It's a beautiful fall week

🍁 It's a beautiful fall week

🗻 Community ownership of Mt. Bachelor, a beautiful fall week ahead, and a chance to score a deal on a new water bottle

Derek Carlson
September 24, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Last week, the Bend Buzz passed the 2,000 subscriber mark, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who has subscribed, sent in suggestions and events, and supported businesses both big and small around the high desert. You all are awesome and I couldn’t do this without you!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🗻 Buzz grows for community ownership of Mt. Bachelor
🎿 Ski swap consignment deadline
⛳️ A new disc golf course opens (again)

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

⛷️ Buzz grows for Mt. Bachelor ownership

Buzz continues to grow for a community ownership option of Mt. Bachelor. In recent weeks, the team behind the project has set up a website and a GoFundMe to help pay for initial expenses like legal fees, insurance, and a kick-off party that will take place in October. There will be a lot more to come but it has been encouraging to see so much community support for this initiative.

🎿 Ski swap consignment deadline

The annual MBSEF Ski Swap always draws huge crowds hoping to score a deal on a new (to them) set of skis, snowboards, boots, and more. If you have gear you’d like to consign at the event, the deadline to register it through their online portal is Monday, October 7th at 10 PM. All registered gear can be dropped off at the Pavilion starting October 10th, with the event taking place October 11 & 12.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🌮 Tacos la Catrina closes: Tacos la Catrina, which served up tasty Mexican eats out of a funky bus at The Podski, have closed their doors for the final time.

🧖 Sauna season is back: Gather Sauna House (Bend’s local mobile sauna company) is back at their familiar location in River Bend Park along the Deschutes for another season of steamy sauna sessions and cold river plunges. They officially open their doors on Friday, but you can start reserving your sessions now.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday

🧘‍♂️ Yoga in the park: This is your last chance of the season to practice yoga in the park with Emily from Do Yoga Outside. Best of all, this one-hour restorative yoga class is 100% free! All you need to bring is a yoga mat, some water, and a willingness to move your body. 5 - 6 PM Drake Park

🚲️ Toddler bike clinic: Bend BMX is hosting a bike clinic for little rippers ages six and under. This is a great way for the little ones to try out biking in a new setting and make some friends while they’re at it. 4 PM 21690 Neff Rd

🏙️ Bend Central District get-together: Open Space Event Studios is hosting a community event to bring together businesses, community members, and stakeholders who want to chart a path forward for the Bend Central District. There will be interactive activities, books from Big Story, and food from local vendors. 4 - 7 PM 220 NE Lafayette Ave

Wednesday

🧺 Campfire Hotel midweek market: If you’re looking for a way to break up the middle of the week blues, then head over to the Campfire Hotel for their midweek market. There’s nothing like an evening of local vendors, live music, cold drinks, and tasty eats to get things looking up again. 5 - 8 PM 721 NE 3rd St

🍅 Downtown Bend farmers market: The calendar may say fall, but it will be feeling downright summery at this week’s downtown Bend farmers market. Stop by to pick up those staples to make your favorite fall soups and casseroles, as it won’t be long until we’re waking up to frost on our rooftops. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

🎲 Game night at the library: This month’s edition of game night at the downtown Bend library is centered around the theme of nostalgia. Does that mean you’ll be playing Candyland with your newfound gaming friends, or does Modern Games (host of the event and all-around awesome game store in the Box Factory) have some other ideas in store 🤔 6 - 7:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

Thursday

🍄 Bend microdosing faire: Microdosing has gone mainstream, and this is your chance to learn more. The Bend Microdosing Faire takes place on Thursday with speakers who will be covering topics like chronic illness, creativity, safety, and more. Note that NO microdosing products will be sold at this event. 5:30 PM 220 NE Lafayette Ave

🥤 Hydroflask parking lot sale: Come and browse from a massive selection of discontinued items, slightly blemished seconds, and returns at Hydroflask’s parking lot sale. You can even customize your newly acquired water bottle with a unique cap, strap, and boot. Best of all, Hydroflask will donate $20,000 to four Oregon non-profits after the event. 12 - 5 PM 525 NW York Dr

🎤 Craig Ferguson live in Bend: Craig Ferguson, who you may remember from the Drew Carey Show, among other things, is bringing his British wit and humor to Bend for an evening at the Tower Theatre. 7 PM Tower Theatre

LIVE MUSIC

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BEND OUTDOOR REPORT

⛳️ COCC disc golf course reopens: Longtime high desert disc golfers probably have fond memories of the old disc golf course that wound its way through the trees on the COCC campus. And now, after a 10-year break, a new 9-hole course has opened again to satiate the needs of west-side throwers. A course map can be found here.

🏂️ Last chance to save $100: If you’re still on the fence about buying a season pass at Mt. Bachelor, then you have until tomorrow until the prices tick up another $100. The flurries have been flying (although not this week 🥵), and the stoke is high for another good snow year on the mountain.

🚵 Last FTW ride of the year: Local bike shop Between Evergreens is hosting their last FTW (Femme/Trans/Women) ride of the season. The ride is free to attend and open to all skill levels.

THANKS!

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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