🥪New Deli Opens in the Old Mill

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Good morning, Bend! Sooo, did any other parents out there completely miss that there is no school this Friday?

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🥪 Stacks Deli opens in the Old Mill

• 🍽️ Couple’s dinner is happening

• 🏔️ Grab your Mountain Film on Tour tickets

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

SPONSORED BY SIERRA JAMES CONSTRUCTION

Design-Build Trends to Look For in 2026

At Sierra James Construction, we had fun looking back on Design-Build trends of 2025 and anticipating which trends we can expect for 2026. It’s always inspiring to reflect on how design continues to evolve. In 2026, we expect homes to be designed with a focus on wellness, flexibility, and long-term livability.

Some of the top anticipated trends include:
• Spa-inspired bathrooms featuring soaking tubs, heated floors, and layered lighting to create space to unwind
• Multifunctional spaces that adapt to changing needs without adding unnecessary square footage
• Universal design, creating accessible homes that don’t feel accessible—supporting aging in place and multigenerational living

Our integrated design-build process and on-staff architect allow us to create spaces that are beautiful, practical, and future-ready.

To read more about 2026 design-build trends, check out our new blog! 

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SNAPSHOTS

🐶 Call of the Wild Correction

On Friday, we ran a feature on Call of the Wild, an off-leash dog adventure service. If you tried to give them a call or text, you may have noticed that you ended up at the wrong spot. Turns out that I messed up their phone number! If you wanted to get your dog outside and running all winter long, you can reach Josh at (973)420-3669 or email him at [email protected]. Sorry about that!

🏔️ Mountain Film on Tour

Each year, The Environmental Center brings Mountainfilm on Tour to Bend and the Tower Theatre to showcase incredible documentary films, thoughtfully curated for our Central Oregon audience. This film event features stories of adventure, climate change, culture, and resilience from around the world. There are two opportunities to catch the show, with tickets available for both Friday, February 6th, and Saturday, February 7th.

🍽️ Couples Dinner is Happening

Last week, we asked if you all would be interested in a couples dinner, and the answer was a resounding YES as we had nearly 350 of you saying that you’d be interested in attending! While I’m not sure I can find anywhere that can host 700 people for dinner (if you’re out there, let me know), we’ll get something on the books soon and will share those details ASAP. We’ll also get another of our regular dinner clubs on the schedule soon (likely sometime after Valentine’s Day).

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🥪 Stacks Dinner and Delicatessen (officially) opening today: Last week, Stacks Deli offered up a sneak peek of some of their upcoming menu items, and based on the pictures of the lines, you all are excited for what they have to offer. Well, as of today, the wait is over as they are officially open for business (no waiting in line outside this time). They’ll be open 11:30 AM - 8 PM with both indoor and outdoor seating available.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Monday 1.26

🚶‍♂️ Founders Walk Club: Own a business or just have that entrepreneurial spirit and need an excuse to get out from behind your laptop for a bit? Local entrepreneur Thomas Lebens is launching a founders walk club where, each Monday, you’ll go for a 2.5-mile walk with fellow business folk, followed by a chat over coffee. 9 AM Sisters Coffee (Old Mill)

🎶 Why Taylor’s Art Endures: A thoughtful dive into why Taylor Swift’s work resonates across generations, genres, and eras. Expect cultural context, lyrical analysis, and a little Swiftie energy. 5:30 PM OSU Cascades (Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium)

😂 Comedy Through the Ages Trivia: From vaudeville to viral memes, test your knowledge of comedy history while sipping great beer. Teams encouraged, laughing required. 6 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

💃 Cuban Dance Party: Turn your Monday into a mini Havana getaway with high-energy Cuban music, dancing, and good vibes all night long. 8 PM UPP Liquids

🥘 Meissner Potluck Club: Bring a dish, meet fellow Nordic enthusiasts, and enjoy a cozy community night centered around food and winter camaraderie. 6:30 PM Meissner Nordic

🧶 Visible Mending: Give your knit items new life at this visible mending workshop with Freak’N Art. Because we could all use a little more flair in our lives. 5:30 PM Freak’N Art

💕 Singles Speed Dating: Looking for a Valentine’s Day date in the 50+ demographic? Join Epiphany Match at Stoller Wine Bar for an evening of speed dating. 6 PM Stoller Wine Bar

Tuesday 1.27

🌋 The Wax and Wane of Volcanism in the Goat Rocks Wilderness: Grab a pint and nerd out on geology with this engaging talk on the volcanic history of the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Learn how ancient eruptions shaped the rugged peaks, lava flows, and landscapes we hike, ski, and explore today. 5:30 PM Worthy Brewing

👩‍🌾 Meet Your Farmer Dinner: See how one of the best restaurants in town can transform locally raised meat from Pioneer Ranch into an elevated four-course meal with the Meet Your Farmer dinner at Bos Taurus. 4 - 9 PM Bos Taurus

💰️ Bingo for a Cause: Swing by River’s Place for an evening of bingo fun with proceeds going towards supporting Silver Linings Senior Rescue Ranch. 6 PM River’s Place

🍺 History Pub: Bend Beer: Bend’s beer scene didn’t appear overnight. This lively History Pub digs into the early days of brewing in Central Oregon, the characters behind the pints, and how beer became woven into the town’s identity. 7 PM McMenamins

❄️ Lunch & Learn: Snowshoeing in Central Oregon: Thinking about getting out on snowshoes this winter? This midday session covers the basics—where to go, what to bring, trail etiquette, and safety tips—perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to explore snowy terrain with more confidence. 12 PM Larkspur Community Center

🦫 Brilliant Beavers: Cultivating Climate Resilience: Beavers are more than cute—they’re powerful climate problem-solvers. This virtual talk explores how beaver activity restores wetlands, improves water storage, and boosts ecosystem resilience in a warming world. 7 PM Online

✨ Wild, Well & Wealthy: A warm, intention-filled gathering for women focused on aligning your values, wellness, and vision for the year ahead. Expect guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and space to connect with others who are thinking big. 5:30 PM The Haven

🏃‍♀️ Empowering Women through Adventure: Join AdventurUs, SheJumps, and Between Evergreens, for the fourth annual Bend Women’s Speaker Series - “Empowering Women Through Adventure”. They are kicking off the series with local Kristen Hofer, one of the 4 women on the Hericane Rowing team. 6 PM Embark

🧠 Trivia Tuesday: Get your punniest trivia team name ready and put your brainpower to the test with Trivia Tuesday at Bunk + Brew. 7 PM Bunk + Brew

UPCOMING EVENTS

🧘 Yoga + Sound Bath: Unwind in an evening of deep relaxation and renewal at Free Spirit Bend yoga studio. Begin with a slow, fluid yoga flow designed to melt tension and prepare the body for stillness. Then recline and be bathed in the healing vibrations of crystal singing bowls and resonant instruments, soothing your nervous system, restoring balance, and inviting calm. Friday Jan 30th @ 6:30 PM Free Spirit Yoga

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LIVE MUSIC

Monday 1.26

Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM

Tuesday 1.27

Haute Melange | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

WEEKEND PREVIEW

🔮🎶Friday brings a little mystery, a little mischief, and a lot of sound. Tap into intuition at The Tarot Prism at Pine & Prism, then get your hands dirty (in the best way) at the Naughty Valentine’s Pottery Workshop at Two Suns Art Studio. Families can laugh together at Clean Comedy Family Night, while night owls choose between pulsing bass at Bass in Bend or full-on local music love at Bendstock at Silver Moon.

🍺Saturday is stacked from morning to night. Start early with a Children’s Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo, dance it out at Get Up and Groove, or explore the High Desert Museum for free! Midday brings cozy chaos with Flannel Fest and bold pours at the 13th Annual High Gravity Brewfest. As evening hits, sink into alpine bliss with Piano Flow Live at Mt. Bachelor, catch Pipe Down at Parrilla, or grab big laughs at the Crowd Control Comedy Show.

🌶️Sunday starts with movement and community at The Great Nordeen XC Ski & Fat Bike Race. Browse treasures at the Sunday Vintage Pop-Up, gather intentionally at the Red Tent Community Gathering, or get playful at Paint Your Partner Paint & Sip. Wrap it all up with comfort food and friendly competition at the Thousand Trails Chili Contest.

🎶 Live Music Highlights: The weekend soundtrack is strong. Catch Paul Eddy at Ponch’s Place or The Ten Tenors lighting up Tower Theatre on Friday. Saturday brings big energy with Hot Buttered Rum at the Tower, Guitar Gods Revue at Silver Moon, and late-night dancing with LAYZ, EDGE & Skora at Midtown Ballroom. Sunday winds down with Sidney Joseph at River’s Place for a mellow finish.

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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