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Good morning, Bend! Welcome to March, and what are soon to be 7 PM sunsets (this is your warning that we’ll be rolling our clocks forward an hour this upcoming weekend).

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

Planning a Spring Break trip, but not sure what to do with your pup? Mountain Dogs still has boarding & daycare availability for that week.

Owner Dave Liedman started Mountain Dogs with his own dog Koko, building the kind of place he’d want for his pup: safe, social, and genuinely cared for. Before boarding, dogs complete a quick daycare evaluation, giving them a chance to meet the pack, explore the space, and make sure it’s a great fit.

One thing that sets Mountain Dogs apart from many local options: there’s always an overnight staff member on-site with the dogs. No empty buildings and no pups left alone overnight.

They’re also now offering professional grooming on Fridays, making it easy to keep your dog looking sharp.

Learn more or book a visit at mountain-dogs.com or call 541-777-8008.

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COTA has completed its work on 11+ miles of new mountain bike trails at Cline Butte. The two-year project involved rerouting trails to public land, building two new climbing trails, and connecting the Cline Butte trail network to the Cascade View trails. This is a great spot for winter riding as, despite our warm weather, the west Bend trails still aren’t quite ready for prime time.

Heads up to folks who like to get their sweat on at Juniper. The fitness center, group exercise studio, and cycle studio will be closed from March 12th - 22nd for some upgrades. These areas will be getting new flooring and weight machines.

This month’s Dinner Club night is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to get you out there meeting new folks over great food.

Here’s how it works:

The details:
💵 $16 to save your seat.
🍽️ You pay for your meal.
🎉 We handle the rest.

If you haven’t saved your spot yet, now’s the time. The dinner happens next week on March 12th, at 6 PM, and you can grab your seat here.

🎉 Grand Opening party for Cross Country Mortgage: Mortgage rates had a brief moment in the sun as they dipped below 6% last week. To celebrate, Cross Country Mortgage is throwing a party. Ok, so they’re not throwing a party to celebrate 5% mortgage rates, but they are throwing a party to celebrate opening their new office next to the Box Factory, and you’re invited. Stop by to enjoy some food and drinks and check out the new digs (I’ve been in there before, and it is a nice space!).

🥪 Schmakerz joins Ballers & Brews: Over the weekend, we bid farewell to 5th St Bagels from the Ballers & Brews food cart pod, and this week, we say hello to their new addition. Schmakerz, previously located at LOGE (speaking of which, it sounds like the behind-the-scenes at that company was a far bigger disaster than anyone realized), has moved into the pod and will be serving up their hot-sealed sandwiches (think UnCrustables but way, way tastier).

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🤠 Kids Line Dance Lessons: Let the littles take their turn at learning the two-step and do-si-do at this free kids line dance lesson. Note the location has moved downtown to The Coyote. 5 PM The Coyote

📘 Fiction Book Club: While 12 hours might not be enough time to read this month’s book selection, The Fraud, you can always try, or read the Cliff Notes version and just join in for the social aspect. 6 PM Roundabout Books

🎵 Music Bingo: Name that tune and win some fun prizes at Portello Lounge’s weekly music bingo. 6:30 PM Portello Lounge

🎨 Early Release Art: Don’t let early release Wednesday kill your productivity. Bring the kids by the Tower Theatre for an afternoon of art and fun. 1 PM Tower Theatre Encore Room

🩸 Free Stop the Bleed Training: It never hurts to be prepared for the unexpected. Each month, Bend Fire & Rescue hosts a free stop the bleed training. Each training is limited to 20 participants, so be sure to register. 6:30 PM Bend Fire Training Center

🥏 Putting Mayhem: Put your disc golf skills to the test, and you may just head home a little richer. 5:30 PM Bevel Brewing

🦫 Scientific Literacy Book Club: Ever wanted to get together with a group of wildlife fans to discuss how beaver dams are associated with enhanced amphibian diversity via lengthened hydroperiods and increased representation of slow‐developing species? Well, you’re in luck, as that is the exact topic of discussion at this month’s scientific literacy book club meetup at Think Wild. 5:30 PM Think Wild

🕝 Kids Studio! Surrealism: This week, Freak’n Art is kicking off their two-week, early out Wednesday surrealism art class. Let the kids expand their art knowledge while you expand your work day (or yoga time). 1:30 PM Freak’n Art

🥾 DRT Social Walk/Hike: Put on those trail runners as this walk/hike along the Deschutes River Trail will be a speedy one. Join the crew from the Bend Activities meetup group for a fast-paced 4.5-mile walk/hike along the river. 10 AM Sisters Coffee (Old Mill)

🦌 Central Oregon Sportsman Show: Get ready for a weekend of all things outdoors as the Central Oregon Sportsman Show rolls into the fairgrounds. The show runs through Sunday in case you were looking for some weekend plans. 12 - 8 PM Deschutes County Fairgrounds

🤣 Jessimae Peluso: Stand-up comedian Jessimae Peluso is bringing the laughs to Bend with a pair of shows at 6 & 9 PM. You may recognize her from her role on MTV’s Girl Code and as the host of Netflix’s Tattoo Redo and Surviving Paradise. 6 & 9 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🧶 Crochet Cafe: Join your crochet crew at Fancywork Yarn Shop for some dedicated time to work on your latest project or to just hang out and chat for a bit. 1 PM Fancywork Yarn Shop

🎤 Hopper’s Comedy Open Mic: Working on a new bit or want to check out the comedic creativity that is alive in Bend? Swing by Crave for Hopper’s Comedy open mic night. 6:30 PM Crave Bend

🧠 Sink or Swim Trivia: Are you coming for the trivia and enjoying the beer, or coming for the beer and enjoying some trivia? Either way, Bridge 99 has what you want with an evening of Sink or Swim trivia. 6:30 PM Bridge 99

🏃‍♀ Ladies’ Group Run: After a week off, Run Collective is back with their ladies’ group run. No headlamps needed anymore! 5 PM Active Culture

🥾 Canal Trail Hike/Walk: Looking for a slightly slower-paced hike/walk along the river? Paulina Peak Social is hosting a 4.5-mile trek along the canal trail. 2 PM Blakely Park

🧒 Understanding ADHD: Providers from Shift Functional Medicine and Confluence Counseling are coming together to give an informative talk on ADHD and how to support children at home and school. 5:45 PM Highland Elementary School

🍷 SMART Sip Event: Join SMART Reading at SMART Sip, their annual event to benefit SMART Reading programs in Central Oregon. You can enjoy appetizers and beverages, a silent auction, Heads or Tails game, and a gift certificate library featuring Central Oregon favorites. All the funds raised will go to support young readers in our community. 5:30 PM Tetherow

Russell Johnston | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Ladysmith Black Mambazo | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Franchot Tone | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Bill Powers | ROAM | 5 PM

Mason James & Samantha Hart | River's Place | 6 PM
Haute Melange | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Deone Jennings | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Doc Monos | The Lot | 6 PM
Big Trebel | Northside Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Cheyenne West Band | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

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