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Good morning, Bend! Prepare for a VERY busy weekend ahead. Friday’s newsletter is gonna be a full one! But first, let’s enjoy the rest of the workweek.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

Bend voted them the best, and they're just getting started.

Last year, Bend named Alpenaura Plastic Surgery the best plastic surgery clinic in town. Now, nominations for Best of the Best of Bend are open again, and Dr. Jourdan Carboy and her team are back at it.

Alpenaura is also making headlines as the first provider in Central Oregon to offer Preservé by Motiva — a next-generation breast augmentation technique that's minimally invasive, uses a smaller incision, and has patients back on their feet faster.

From facial rejuvenation to body work to gender-affirming care, Alpenaura is changing what specialty care looks like in Bend.

Vote for Alpenaura + Book a Consultation → | (541) 762-0262

📱 Want to learn more? Dr. Carboy is launching a new informational series on procedures over on Instagram — follow along at @alpenauraplasticsurgery for an inside look.

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Worthy Garden Club, Pomegranate Home and Garden, and Central Oregon Flower Collective have teamed up to launch Bend’s newest Community Seed Library! Located inside the Ice House at Pomegranate, community members are invited to bring spare seeds to share and are welcome to utilize their seed envelopes for taking home new varieties of vegetables, perennials, and native plants. This library will also be home to “legacy seeds” from the gardens of loved ones who have passed on, allowing their favorite flowers to continue to flourish in gardens throughout Central Oregon!

Want to save a few bucks on a concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer? This year’s block of $30 concert tickets has been released, and it covers nearly 2/3rds of the scheduled shows (if I did my math correctly). The tickets are limited, so I’d recommend grabbing one or two sooner rather than later. And I hope the show you paid full price for isn’t on the list! 😬

🍧 Sno Ball Express opens at On Tap: There’s a new cool summer treat option coming to town as Sno Ball Express is opening at On Tap tomorrow (Thursday). The cart will be serving up New Orleans-style sno balls, which they describe as like a sno cone but fluffier and filled with fun treats like marshmallow fluff or ice cream. They’ll be open Thurs - Sun from 12 - 8 PM for the next month or so before switching to longer hours for summer.

👕 Local nature-inspired apparel brand launching soon: A new outdoor apparel brand called Nature is Dope is launching out of Bend in late May, built by a collective of local creatives. They're leaning hard into sustainability with organic cotton, recycled materials, water-based inks, and every purchase also contributes to planting a tree through OneTreePlanted.org. Follow @natureisdopethreads on Instagram for their launch giveaway at the end of May.

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Meet Flux. Bend's only hydrothermal lounge

Flux Thermal Lounge brings a social soaking experience to Bend that's built for everyone. Think multiple hot pools and cold plunges at your own pace, with flexible pricing starting at just $20 and no time limits. Ever. Stay as long as you want.

The cold plunges come in three temperatures: 55°F for the curious, 50°F for the adventurous, and 40°F for the brave. And with regular events like She Soaks, Queer Night, breathwork, massage, and singles night coming soon, there's always something on the calendar worth showing up for.

Fully ADA accessible. Inclusive to everyone. Wellness is better together.

Book your first soak at flux-lounge.com →

🎶 Calling all event partners. Music, movement, meditation, or something entirely your own. Flux loves to collaborate. Reach out at flux-lounge.com/contact.

🌋 Volcano 101: The odds of one of our local volcanoes erupting anytime soon are low…but it’s never zero. Learn how to be prepared for an eruption at this class hosted by the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. 6 PM COCC

🤣 Moms Unhinged Comedy Night: Join Moms Unhinged for a night of comedy as they explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🤠 Line Dance Lessons: Concert season is just around the corner, so stop in for a free night of line dance lessons to learn some new moves. 7:30 PM The Coyote

⚡ Electrification Workshop: Join the City of Bend at this free workshop that will break down electrification in simple terms and help guide you through the resources available to begin your own electrification journey. 5:30 PM Bend City Hall

🖋 Block Printing: The best art is always the art you make yourself. Freak’N Art will walk you through making your own unique block prints, which can be used to stamp anything from greeting cards to t-shirts. 5:15 PM Freak’N Art

🐦 Bird Walk: Birding is all the rage right now (or so my sister says). Learn your warblers from your woodpeckers at this free guided walk along Wychus Creek. 8:30 AM Willow Springs Preserve

💐 Flower Happy Hour: Want access to The Hudson’s member lounge and the chance to create your own beautiful floral arrangement? If so, then this class with Flowers by Eryn & Co and Change Your Altitude Travel is for you. 4 PM The Hudson

🦁 Animal Mask Making: Tap into your wild side at this 3-week animal mask-making workshop. 5 PM Open Arts Center

⛏ Trails on Tap: Want to help give back to the trails around Central Oregon? Come meet the local trail organizations and learn how you can help at this prospective volunteer happy hour at Bend Brewing. 5 PM Bend Brewing

🧘‍♀ The Slow Down Series: Unwind, relax, and enjoy a moment of peace away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with an evening of breathwork, meditation, and community. 6 PM Hanai

🍁 From Reefer Madness to Legal Cannabis: This presentation explores the history and science of cannabis, tracing its path from ancient and indigenous use through the fear-driven era of “Reefer Madness,” prohibition, and eventual legalization. 7 PM Bevel Brewing

🍷 Witches & Wine Tarot Painting: Create your own witchy tarot cards while enjoying a glass of wine or two. 7 PM Nature’s Bling

😂 Aaron Foster: What better way to beat the midweek blues than with some laughs from comedian Aaron Foster. 7 PM UPP Liquids

⚡ What’s Brewing: Join the Bend Chamber for a discussion on the future of power in Central Oregon. 5 PM Deschutes Brewery

🩰 Swan Lake: Head to the Tower Theatre for this timeless classic performed by the International Ballet Stars. 7 PM Tower Theatre

💐 Plant a Hanging Basket: The plant a hanging bag class we featured in Monday’s newsletter turned out to be quite popular. If you missed it, here’s your second chance. This time you’ll be working to create your own hanging flower basket. 5:30 PM Whistlestop Farm

🎤 Deschutes County Commission Candidate Forum: Hear from Deschutes County commissioner candidates at this open forum on housing affordability in Central Oregon. 5 PM Open Space Event Studios

🚵 Drops for Oldies: Are you an “experienced” mountain biker (if your knees hurt after sitting for too long, you qualify) who wants to up your mountain biking skills? Join Cog Wild for a course on safely navigating drops. 5 PM Seventh Mountain Resort

☑ 250 in the West: The High Desert Museum’s 250 in the West series continues with this month’s discussion, which will feature author Susan Kamei and focus on the constitutional, historical, and political ramifications for citizenship and what it means to be an American today. 6 PM High Desert Museum

🧘 EcoNidra: EcoNidra is practically effortless. No sweating, no special outfit, no core engagement, no "good posture." Just lying down and letting the body receive what it's been craving: deep, restorative rest with nature as the guide. 7 PM Namaspa

🕯 Beltane Women’s Circle: Celebrate the arrival of spring with a women’s circle. Gather in nature to release what you’ve outgrown, set intentions, and plant seeds for what’s next. 6 PM Shevlin Park

🎵 Music Trivia: Make your way over to Terranaut Brewing to show off your music knowledge with a round of music trivia hosted by Quizhead Games. 6 PM Terranaut Beer

🎪 Spring Festival: Join Bend Leadership Academy and Maverick Outdoors for a kid-friendly spring festival. There will be activities for the kiddos along with food, coffee, facepainting, and a fun lineup of local businesses focused on kids, movement, the outdoors, and wellness. 11 AM - 2 PM on Saturday, May 2nd at Bend Leadership Academy (21555 Modoc Ln)

Cydeways | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Eric Leadbetter | McMenamins | 7 PM
Long A | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Mark Winters | Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM
Fluffalove | The Bite | 6 PM

Linda Quon | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
The Critical Blues Band | River’s Place | 6 PM
Mari & The Dream | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Lickety Split | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Son of Wolf | The Lot | 6 PM
Blaggards | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Phil Reed | Stihl Whiskey Bar | 7 PM

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