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🔥 A little too close for comfort

🔥 A little too close for comfort

Fire hits close to home, a new production kicks off soon, and Munch & Music is set for his last hurrah

Derek Carlson
August 06, 2024

Greetings, Bend! Like your favorite Olympians, we’re going for the gold in providing the best local news, events, and happenings this side of the Seine.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🔥 A fire too close for comfort
🎶 The last Munch & Music of summer
🥕 Pick your own produce

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

👩‍🚒 Three cheers to our firefighters

On Friday, fire season got a little too up close and personal for many Bend residents as a wildfire broke out along Highway 97 on the north side of town.

We watched nervously from our upstairs window at the column of smoke and as neighborhoods just to the north of us began evacuating. Thanks to heroic efforts from our local firefighters and air support from both near and far, the fire was stopped before spreading too far.

🎭️ Calling all plant moms (and dads)

Did you know that Bend’s favorite plant shop, Somewhere That’s Green, is also home to Central Oregon’s newest professional theater? That means that right in the same building where you picked up your latest monstera you can also take in a Broadway musical in an intimate theater setting.

The Greenhouse Caberet is gearing up for its latest production, Proof, a drama about an enigmatic young woman named Catherine, her manipulative sister, their brilliant father, and an unexpected suitor.

Shows will run August 16 - 31 and tickets are on sale now.

Bend Summer Bucketlist 😎

There are only a few weeks left before Labor Day weekend, and the kids head back to school. If you’ve been putting off those quintessential Bend summer activities (we still haven’t floated the river this year 🙊), then time is running out.

For those of us (me included) who need a little inspiration from time to time, here’s a list of our favorite summertime activities in Central Oregon.

Let us know how many of these you’ve checked off the list so far this year.

Float the Deschutes River
Hike Tumalo Falls
Mountain biking at Phil's Trail
Paddleboard at Sparks Lake
Explore the Lava River Cave
Backpack in the Three Sisters Wilderness
Go cliff jumping at Steelhead Falls
Hit up a concert at the Les Schwab Amphitheater
Go to Munch & Music at Drake Park
Enjoy a sunset beer at Crux
Camp at Paulina Lake
Stargaze at the Pine Mountain Observatory
Visit the Wednesday or Saturday Farmer's Market
Enjoy a sunset picnic at Pilot Butte
Head downtown for First Friday

LOCAL LOWDOWN

⚾ It’s your last chance to root for the home team: The Bend Elks finish up their regular season with a 3-game homestand against the Wenatchee Applesox. So, head down to the ballpark to enjoy one last evening under the lights. August 6 - 8

Tuesday

👮 Hang with the police: The Bend police department is calling on families to put their hands up and boogie down at the National Night Out event at Bear Creek Elementary. This family-friendly event will include bouncy houses, a tug-o-war between kids and officers, and free snacks and giveaways. 4 - 8 PM 51 SE 13th St

🌱 Sip and seed: Join your fellow plant and beer (or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice) lovers for an evening of volunteering at the Bend Environmental Center. This 2-hour party in the garden helps maintain the learning garden and keeps the plants thriving. 4 - 6 PM 16 NW Kansas Ave

Wednesday

🍅 Downtown farmers market: It is full-on tomato season in Central Oregon, so head down to the market to load up on fresh heirloom tomatoes and basil so you can whip up caprese salads all week long. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

🎨 A Freakn good time: Join Freak ‘n-art for a freak’n good time at their twice-monthly community art event. This is a great way to meet like-minded people, de-stress, and create some cool fiber-based art. The event is free to attend, and supplies are included, although you are welcome and encouraged to bring your own scraps. 5 - 7 PM 1265 NW Wall. St

Thursday

🌳 The last hurrah: If you haven’t been to any of the local big box stores lately, you may have missed the memo that summer is over and fall is upon us. With that in mind, it is hard to ignore that this week is the last Munch & Music of the summer 😭 So get down to Drake Park one last time before the leaves start to change color and the tourists flock back south for the winter. 5:30 - 9 PM Drake Park

🚵 Shred on the big screen: Join your fellow mountain biking enthusiasts and thrill seekers for the Pacific Northwest premiere of Anytime at the Tower Theatre. As a bonus, ticket sales help support COTA, which is both the brains and the brawn behind many of Bend’s most beloved mountain bike trails. 7 PM Tower Theatre

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday

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Thursday

BEND OUTDOOR GUIDE

🧑‍🌾 Pick your own produce

Did you know that Bend is home to its very own U-pick farm, where you can wander through fields filled with fresh, locally grown veggies and stunning flowers?

Well Rooted Produce is located just 20 minutes from downtown Bend and lets you channel your inner farmer as you fill your basket with freshly dug potatoes and hand-picked tomatoes.

During melon season, they often have a tray of fresh-cut cantaloupe and watermelon slices to keep the little ones happy after a hard day’s work in the fields.

THANKS!

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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