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Good morning, Bend! I started this newsletter only 52 days ago, and already more than 1,500 of you have signed up to get the latest news and happenings from about the high desert. Thank you!

In honor of passing this milestone, I want to give you all the chance to get to know me a little better. So hit reply to this email and ask me anything you want, and I’ll do a little AMA (Ask Me _almost Anything) in the next newsletter.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 📖 The Sunriver Library is open

• 🏓 Bend is a pickleballer’s paradise

• 🥯 A new bagel shop opens its doors

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

📚️ The Sunriver Library is open

After ten months of construction, the Sunriver Library will swing its doors open to the public on Tuesday. Visitors can stop by to check out the new and improved space which includes public meeting rooms, a children’s discovery area, and a cozy fireplace that will be perfect on cold winter days.

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BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🥯 Southeast Bend has a new bagel shop

The much-anticipated brick-and-mortar shop for Haven Bagels + Coffee opened its doors this past weekend for a grand opening celebration. Now, residents of Southeast Bend have a new spot for coffee, bagels, and pastries. 61579 Southwest 27th Ave

🥑 Two new food carts land at Ponch’s Place

Northeast Bend’s favorite vet clinic/food cart pod has two new entries in its dining lineup. Ponch’s Place welcomed On a Wing and a Crepe and Wrapstar to the lot, which already included Carmelitas and Sweet Herb. They are hosting a meet the vet trivia night on Thursday so head on over to check out the new offerings. 62889 NE Oxford Ct

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday

📽️ Encanto at Tower Theatre: If movies in the park run too late, then head downtown for a 6 PM showing of Encanto. This showing is sensory-inclusive, which means it is played at a lower volume and has sensory bags and quiet spaces available upon request. 6 PM Tower Theatre

❓️Trivia masters assemble: Mountain Burger in NWX is calling on all trivia experts for an evening that will test even the smartest in your group. Join in on the fun for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a tasty burger and cold beverage. 7:30 - 9 PM 2747 NW Crossing Dr

🎤 Storytellers open mic: The Commons in downtown Bend is hosting an open mic night for poetry, comedy, spoken word, and music. Come down and flex your vocal muscles to get your story heard. 5 PM 875 BW Brooks St

Wednesday

🧺 Downtown farmers market: Swing by downtown Bend as the farmers markets are still going strong. We’re loving that melons, peaches, and all kinds of other late-summer fruits and veggies are starting to show up. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks St

⚪️ Hone your pickleball skills: Juniper Preserve is hosting beginner-level pickleball classes designed to help you master the basic skills and techniques required to hold your own on the means streets of the Pine Nursery courts. 9 - 10:30 AM Juniper Preserve

Thursday

🌲 Surround yourself with nature: The Deschutes Library is hosting a guided forest bath at Shevlin Park, and you are invited. Missie Wikler, a certified forest therapy guide, will be leading the event designed to connect you with nature and feed the soul. Advanced registration is required 2 - 3 PM Shevlin Park

🏃‍♀️ Will run for beer: Join your fellow joggers, sprinters, and marathoners for an evening fun run from the Midtown Yacht Club. All paces are welcome, and afterward, you can enjoy $1 off Cascade Lakes Brewing beers and win some fun prizes. 6 - 8 PM 1661 NE 4th St

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday

Worthy Brewing | Monkey Mode | 7 - 9 PM
Crosscut Warming Hut | Ghost Of Brian Craig | 6 - 8 PM
Bend Brewing | The ABluestics | 6 PM
Volcanic Theatre Pub | Hip Abduction | 6 PM | Tickets
Bevel Craft Brewing | Rustmouth | 6 - 8 PM
McMenamins | Joel Chadd Band | 6 PM
Sunriver Resort Great Hall | Classical Concert: FIRE | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Juniper Preserve | Lino | 5 - 8 PM

Thursday

Worthy Brewing | Connor Bennett | 7 - 9 PM
Stoller Wine Bar | Paul Eddy | 6 - 8 PM
River’s Place | Silvertone Devils | 6 - 8 PM
Sunriver Resort Great Hall | Solo Violin Concert with Tessa Lark | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Northside Bar & Grill | The Up Shot | 8 - 10 PM
The Domino Room | Guttermouth | 8:30 PM | Tickets
Volcanic Theatre Pub | Jauntee | 9 PM | Tickets
The Lot | Rob Gregerson | 6 - 8 PM
The Cellar | THe Ballybogs & Friends | 6 - 8 PM

BEND OUTDOOR GUIDE

🏓 Dinking and dunking around town

Did you know that pickleball is America’s fastest-growing sport?!? Of course you did, because whenever anyone mentions pickleball, they have to throw in that little factoid.

Luckily, Bend is blessed with an impressive selection of pickleball courts where you can hone your groundstrokes and lobs (I most certainly did not have to turn to Google to look up that pickleball terminology…)

If you’re looking to grow your game without ponying up too much $$$ then here are the courts around Bend open to the public.

• Pine Nursery Park (free)

• Quail Park (free)

• Sun Outdoors Bend ($$)

• Pickleball Zone ($$)

• Ponderosa Park (free) - bring your own net

• Widgi Creek ($$)

• Larkspur Community Center (free) - bring your own net

• NPJ Sports Zone ($$)

THANKS!

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