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Good morning, Bend! We drove by Black Butte over the weekend and noticed that the snow was pretty much gone…although we wouldn’t recommend planting any tomatoes quite yet.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

Hi, Bend! I’m Amanda, the solo attorney behind Luman Law. I launched my practice in San Diego in 2015 and cut my teeth on serious federal criminal cases. After becoming a mom, I expanded into civil litigation and now handle a mix of complex, high-stakes, and everyday matters. Along the way, I’ve taken on some heavy hitters, including the State of California, a figure tied to the Trump hush-money trial (on an unrelated matter), and a multimillion-dollar e-commerce scammer whose case I ultimately handed over to the FTC to help maximize consumer relief.

I’ve loved to argue since I was a kid—law just happens to be a productive outlet for it. If you’re dealing with something and don’t know where to start, reach out. And if cost is an issue, reach out anyway—I do a fair amount of pro bono work so good people don’t get steamrolled due to financial limitations.

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A few months back, we shared that some mountain bike trails would officially be opening to e-bikes following the winter wildlife closure (and we’re sure everyone was following those rules so far, right?). Well, the closures come to an end after Tuesday, which means you can now take your class 1 e-bikes (pedal assist only) on a bunch of trails around Bend and Sisters. COTA has a great write-up on what is and isn’t allowed and which trails are now e-bike legal.

And in other bike-related news, if you’ve been cutting through the Old Bend neighborhood to get between downtown and the Box Factory area, you might need to find a new route. The city has installed traffic blockers as part of its Bend Bikeways project that will limit auto traffic through the neighborhood.

Just a quick reminder that the next dinner club is taking place on Thursday, April 2nd, at 6:30 PM. The restaurants will once again be around the Old Mill district, so there will be plenty of room to park and space to enjoy your meals. We already have more than 40 folks who will be getting together for dinner, and there’s still room for a few more.

Grab your seat here →

💓 New CPR + First Aid training business launches: You never know when you may be in the position to save a life, and now there’s a new way to learn the basics of CPR and first aid. REVIVE Bend offers physician-led, hands-on lifesaving training delivered directly to your workplace or organization. Work from a coffee shop (like me) and want to learn these life-saving skills? Keep an eye out for upcoming community-focused pop-ups.

⚾ An indoor baseball training facility in the works: Weather in Bend isn’t always conducive to outdoor training (hence the new indoor ski school that just opened), so a local group is aiming to give Bend’s baseball and softball players a place to hone their craft year-round. Negotiations are still underway with the city, but if all goes well, the new facility could open this fall on the east side of town.

🌮 Let’s taco bout it: I’m not usually one to miss out on the chance to dig into some new tacos, but here we are, a month late announcing the opening of Bend’s newest taco shop. Dani’s Taco Shop has opened in the old Super Burrito spot at NE Twin Knolls Dr (downtown Super Burrito fans can exhale). They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week.

🥚 Egg My House Fundraiser: Ever wish the Easter bunny could just come to your house so you don’t have to get up early to hide eggs for your kids (or pups)? Well, your wish has been answered as Furry Freight will do just that. Choose your number of eggs and the preferred filling (candy, dog treats, or both), and they’ll hide them around your yard the night before Easter. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit Furry Freight Shelter Transport and their mission of saving shelter pets in overpopulated areas.

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Get ahead of spring

If your yard is starting to green up sooner than usual this year, you’re not imagining it. Trees across Bend are already leafing out, which means it’s time to get ahead of your spring tree work.

This is a great window to bring in Falling Leaf Tree Care. Early-season pruning helps shape growth, improve tree health, and set your yard up for a more enjoyable summer.

It’s especially important for fruit trees. Pruning now can lead to better structure, healthier growth, and a stronger harvest later in the season.

A little work now goes a long way toward a backyard that feels good all summer long.

Call or email Scott now at [email protected] or at (541)241-6239.

🧵 Sew Club: Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just finally committing to fixing that pile of clothes you've been meaning to mend for six months, Sew Club at Freak'n Art is your people. Come stitch, chat, and leave with something actually finished. 5:30 PM Freak'n Art

🎶 Musicians Open Showcase: Local talent takes the stage for an open showcase night at The Commonwealth. Expect everything from acoustic sets to surprise collaborations. 5 PM The Commonwealth Pub

🎬 Cult Classic Movie Trivia: How deep does your cult film knowledge actually go? Put it to the test at Bevel Craft Brewing for a trivia night dedicated to the weird, wonderful, and endlessly rewatchable. 6 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

🚶 Founders Walk: Get your week started right with a walk along the Deschutes with a crew of local entrepreneurs, founders, and folks who want to chat biz life. 9 AM Sisters Coffee (Old Mill)

💻 Alone Together Co Meetup: Come hang, get some work done, and chat when you’re ready. Red and green coasters tell other folks whether you’re deep in thought or ready to chit-chat. 12 PM Bend TEAL

🐦 Lunch & Learn: Birding in Central Oregon: Eat your lunch and learn to actually identify what's flying around outside your window. A surprisingly addictive hobby starts with one good talk. 12 PM Larkspur Community Center

🚵 Gravel Ride with Rick: Saddle up and hit the gravel with Rick out at Tumalo Reservoir. A midday ride for anyone who'd rather be outside than at their desk—and honestly, same. 12 PM Tumalo Reservoir

🏠 Habitat Happy Hour: Swing by the Bend ReStore for a happy hour that supports Habitat for Humanity. Good people, good cause, good excuse to leave work on time. 5 PM Bend ReStore

🍷 Bend ET Social: The Bend Chamber heads to Willamette Valley Vineyards for an after-work social with good wine and good conversation. A civilized way to close out March. 5 PM Willamette Valley Vineyards

🏔️ Empowering Women Through Adventure Speaker Series: Another inspiring evening at Embark with stories of adventure, resilience, and what happens when women go all in on the outdoors. 6 PM Embark

📚 Everything Changes Everything — Author Event: Lauren Kessler brings her newest book to Roundabout Books for an evening that promises to be as thought-provoking as the title suggests. 6 PM Roundabout Books & Cafe

🏛️ History Pub: Jim O'Connor takes the stage at McMenamins to walk us through 100 years of landscape change in Central Oregon. Beer, history, and the kind of local knowledge that makes you see your backyard differently. 7 PM McMenamins Old St. Francis School

🕯 Community Connection Circle: Close out the month with this free women’s community connection circle, where you’ll enjoy an evening of guided meditation, journaling, and one-on-one work. 5:30 PM Hanai

💓 Healing Hearts Luncheon: Join KIDS Center at their annual Healing Hearts event, which raises awareness and vital funds to help Central Oregon children overcome abuse. 11:30 AM Riverhouse Convention Center

🐰 Easter Bunny Open Play: Join Free Spirit for a magical event where kids will explore the ninja gym for an exciting Easter egg hunt, with eggs hidden throughout the space for them to discover as they climb, crawl, and play. Families can enjoy festive music, bubbles, and photo opportunities with their special guest, “Nibbles” the Easter Bunny, all in a fun, safe, and movement filled environment. Friday, April 3rd at 9 AM, 10:45 AM, & 2 PM at Free Spirit

Yellow Days | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 7 PM | Tickets
Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM
Donavon Frankenreiter | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets

Rudy Love & the Encore | Silver Moon | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Blues Revival | Silver Moon | 6 PM
Elise Franklin | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

Friday:

🤭Sexy Talk Comedy Show at Craft Kitchen
☮️Party in the Peace Park at Mt. Bachelor 
🌝Moonlight Dinner Series at Pine Marten Lodge
🪩90’s Night at Volcanic Theatre Pub
😂Next Stop Comedy at Bridge 99 
❓90’s Trivia Night at The Haven Coworking

Saturday:

🥳The Pantry’s Anniversary Party at The Pantry
🐍The Snake-Run Rally at Mt. Bachelor 
🐆Save the Endangered Cheetah at Embark 
📚Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton at Roundabout Books & Cafe 
🪨 Petersen Rock Garden Grand Reopening

Sunday:

 🪺Easter Egg Hunt on the Nordic Trails at Mt. Bachelor
🍳Easter Brunch Grand Buffet at Riverhouse Convention Center 
👖Thrifts Pop-up at UPP Liquids
🥚 Egg my House fundraiser for Furry Freight

Live Music:

🎸Clark Engine Company at Silver Moon
🎤Brass Jaguar at Silver Moon 7 PM
🎶Green Jelly at The Domino Room
🧑‍🎤Not Greenday at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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