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Good morning, Bend! Who’s ready for a week (and weekend) of corndogs, carnival rides, and debating whether the blue ribbon jar of pickles was actually worthy of its honor?

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🎡 The Deschutes County Fair gets underway

• 🔥 Be fire ready

• 💼 The latest job openings in Bend

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🎡 The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo kicks off

Corn dogs, cowboy hats, roller coasters, and rodeo thrills—what more could you ask for? It’s Central Oregon’s biggest summer bash, and it’s starting TODAY at the fairgrounds.

The Deschutes County Fair runs from Wednesday through Sunday, with the doors opening at 11 AM each day.

Headlining the music stage this year will be Brothers Osborne on Wednesday, AWOLNATION on Thursday, Diplo on Friday, Trey Songz on Saturday, and finishing off the weekend is La Original Banda Limon on Sunday.

There’s also the rodeo, demolition derby, 4-H & FFA exhibitors, and so, so much more. You can check out the full schedule of everything happening here.

🔥 Thunderstorms spark fires across the Cascades

I think we can all agree that it has been an incredibly pleasant summer so far in Bend. All that can change with one stroke of lightning, and it showed after Monday evening’s thunderstorms. Within a day, there were 14 reported fires from lightning strikes, with the largest being the Piper Lake Fire.

This is a good reminder to always be fire-ready during the summer months. A few websites and apps that we use to track fires and smoke include:

• Watch Duty App - Live map of active fires, evacuation maps, air quality, and more

• centraloregonfire.org - Info on local fires, prescribed burns, and air quality

• Purpleair.com - Live air quality maps

• Text alerts - Text “COFIRE” TO 888-777 for live alerts on wildfires and prescribed burns

Just after I finished writing the above section, a Bend Buzz reader sent over some info about a fire emergency plan course that she has put together. If you’d like to check it out and better prepare yourself and your family in case of an emergency, you can find more info here.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🛍️ Victoria’s Secret has a new location: It didn’t take long for Victoria’s Secret to reopen in Bend after closing their Old Mill location back in February. A new location has been spotted at the Bend outlet mall, although no opening date has been announced.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 7.30

🎭 As You Like It: Shakespeare gets a woodsy twist in this dreamy outdoor performance of As You Like It. Sip wine under the trees and get swept up in the romance. 7 PM Suttle Lodge

🦙 Alpaca Picnic: Yes, you read that right. Picnic + alpacas = pure Bend magic. Snap selfies, feed the fluffballs, and soak up the good weird. 11:30 AM Flying Dutchman Alpacas

🍓 Bend Farmers Market: Stock up on farm-fresh goodies, bright blooms, and locally made treats in the heart of downtown. Pro tip: grab a pastry and stay a while. 11 AM Brooks Alley

❓WTF! Wednesday Trivia: Weird facts, wild guesses, and German beers—what more could you want from hump day? Grab your crew and test your knowledge! 7 PM Prost!

🚲️ Bend Bikes July Social: Join Bend Bikes at Bevel Brewing (say that 3 times fast) for an evening of bike-related chatter over a brew. Just look for the table with all the helmets when you show up. 5:30 - 7:30 PM Bevel Brewing

⚽️ BPRD Fall Registration Info Night: Summer isn’t over yet, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t time to start planning for the fall. Bend Parks and Rec is hosting an info night for their upcoming fall registration, happening next week on August 4 - 5. Here you can learn about their fall programs, how to register, and answer any other pressing questions you may have. 5 - 6:30 PM Larkspur Community Center

🐢 Mario Kart Battle: Are you a fellow millennial who went undefeated at Mario Kart during your college years? Put your skills to the test at Cassity’s Bar at their weekly Mario Kart battle. Entry is free, and there will be prizes for the 1st and 2nd place finishers. 7 PM Cassity’s Bar

⚾️Bend Elks vs Portland Pickles: The end of baseball season in Bend is near, as the Elks are home for one more week before the West Coast League playoffs begin. 6:35 PM Vince Genne Stadium

Thursday 7.31

🎶 Munch & Music w/ MarchFourth: High-energy brass band meets acrobatics, stilt walkers, and food cart heaven in Drake Park. This is not your average Thursday night. 5:30 PM Drake Park

🪐 Professor Universe: Wild hair, wacky science, and a LOT of energy. This kid-friendly show is part stand-up, part science fair, and 100% fun. 6 PM Downtown Bend Library

🍗 Chardonnay & Fried Chicken: Flights Wine Bar pairs crispy golden deliciousness with pours from Hazelfern Cellars at this fancy-not-fancy dinner party. 6 PM Flights Wine Bar

😂 Comedy at the Capitol: Thursday night laughs with a fresh comedy lineup in a speakeasy-style downtown venue. 7:30 PM The Capitol

📽️ Hairspray in the Alley: Big hair, big voices, and even bigger fun at Tin Pan’s outdoor movie night. Don’t forget the hairspray! 8:30 PM Tin Pan Theater

🏃‍♀️ Run Your Happiest Info Night: Want to learn about a women’s running group that focuses not just on results but also on finding ways to increase your joy while running? Michelle from Ceiling Unlimited is hosting a free Zoom for her upcoming fall training group. 7 PM Zoom

🐕️ Dog Trivia Night: Bend is a dog town, which means there will be some stiff competition at Bend Wine Bar’s dog trivia night. If you know your schnauzers from your Affenpinscher, then this is the trivia night for you. 6 PM Bend Wine Bar

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 7.30

Kenny Hadden | Crosscut | 6 PM
Tumalo Rangers | Bevel Brewing | 6 PM
Old Dominion | Hayden Homes | 6:30 PM | Tickets 
Rob Gregerson | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Rushadicus | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Mccoy | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Jared Eisenhauer | Cascade Lakes Reed Market | 5:30 PM

Thursday 7.31

Sugar Mountain | Austin Mercantile | 4:30 PM
Auzzie Mark & Friends | M&J Tavern | 8 PM 
DISPATCH | Hayden Homes | 5:30 PM | Tickets
DJ Ben | Bar Rio | 6 PM
Double Jump | Cascade Lakes 7th St | 5:30 PM
Shady Groove | Oregon Spirit Distillers | 6 PM
MarchFourth | Drake Park | 5:30 PM
Dry Canyon Stampede | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Evan Mullins | The Grove | 6 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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

• Controller at Sunriver Resort

• General Manager at Athleta

• Creative Content Project Manager at Pahlisch Homes

• Field Sales & Marketing Manager at Worthy Brewing

• Communications Coordinator at City of Bend

Searching for a new job? Browse the full job board

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

THANKS!

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