🔥 Put out those campfires

Fire restrictions go into effect, the repair cafe is at the library, and new jobs in Bend

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Derek Carlson
June 18, 2025

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Who’s ready to score a sweet deal on a new water bottle or three?

In today’s Bend Buzz:

  • 🔥 Fire restrictions go into effect

  • 🔧 Repair café heads to the library

  • 🚰 Score a sweet deal on a new water bottle

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

Running a business in Bend means juggling a lot - clients, team, biking, hiking, kid dropoffs, and yes, your website. 

If any of these strike a chord, read on…

❌ Your developer ghosted
❌ A “quick update” becomes a two-month saga
❌ WordPress updates broke your site
❌ Your site feels… generic
❌ You’re supporting your website team more than they’re supporting you

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If your website seems like more of an expense than an asset, it might be time to reach out to fare·well. 

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SNAPSHOTS

🔧 Repair cafe coming to the Redmond Library

Have broken stuff that isn’t quite broken enough to get tossed out, but is beyond your repair skills? Here’s where the Repair Café comes in. The Environmental Center's Rethink Waste Project hosts these free (although you can chip in a few bucks if you want) events every few months, where their expert team of volunteer fixers will take a crack at getting your items back up and running again. Their team typically includes folks who can fix jewelry, small appliances, bikes, garments, and electronics. This month’s event is taking place at the Redmond Library on Wednesday from 4 - 6 PM.

🔥 Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect

With the recent explosion of the Alder Springs Fire just to our north, it serves as a good reminder that fire season is already here. The Deschutes National Forest, Ochoco National Forest, Crooked River National Grassland, and Prineville District Bureau of Land Management have enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions, which means no campfires outside of designated areas. This also puts restrictions on chainsaw and generator usage, so make sure to read the full order before you head out on your next trip to the forest.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🛍 Hydro Flask Parking Lot Sale: Score some steep discounts on bottles, gear, and outdoor goods at the Hydro Flask parking lot sale. Come early, as the lines get long quickly. In association with this sale, Central Oregon Trail Alliance and Think Wild will each receive a $20k donation. Thursday 12 - 5 PM & Friday 9 AM - 1 PM 525 NW York Dr

🏋️ A new gym opens in the box factory: Get ready to sweat as a new gym has opened up in the Box Factory. MADabolic gym offers a rotating set of classes on a 4x/week schedule, so if you’re ready to commit to the grind, then give them a look.

💈 Fresh cuts on Greenwood: Need to get your summer look locked in for river floats and concert nights? VIP Hair Lounge on NW Greenwood just opened up and is ready to help. With a crew of five barbers on staff, they should be able to get you in quickly.

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TOGETHER WITH CALL OF THE WILD

Bend is a dog town, and your response proved it 🐶 

After the last time we featured Call of the Wild, their spots filled up fast! Founded by dog adventurer extraordinaire Josh Oberman, Call of the Wild offers 90-minute off-leash adventures that let your pup run, explore, and burn off energy in a safe, structured pack environment.

If you want in on these outings this summer, now’s the time to book. Each session includes pickup, drop-off, and a happily exhausted dog at the end ($50 per outing, $25 for each additional pup).

📲 Text Josh at (973)420-3669 or email [email protected] to grab your spot before their schedule fills up! 

P.S. Check out Call of the Wild's IG account to get a look at their latest adventures.

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 6.18

🚲 Strength & Mobility Workshop for Cyclists: Tight hips? Sore shoulders? Wildland Guiding Co. teams up with COTA to help you ride stronger, longer. Great for trail lovers and roadies alike. 6 PM LOGE

🎤 All Humans Outside: A live storytelling night that’s part TED Talk, part campfire tale. Hear real stories from real people who’ve faced fear, found freedom, and redefined life outdoors. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🎶 Ladies Night by Mari: Four rad female artists take over Silver Moon for a night of killer vocals, fierce energy, and community vibes. 6 PM Silver Moon Brewing

👟 Intro to Shuffle: If you’ve been wanting to learn shuffle dancing (yes, the footwork you’ve seen on TikTok), this is your moment. Low-key, beginner-friendly, and outdoors. 5 PM Compass Park

🧘 Summer sunset yoga: Stretch and relax with a sunset yoga sesh at Drake Park. Classes are just $10. 6:30 PM Drake Park

🤝 Entrepreneur reverse pitch: Own a small business and have gotten tired of always pitching yourself? The tables have turned at this event, where community and support orgs will pitch their services to entrepreneurs. 8 - 10:30 AM OSU Cascades - Ray Hall

🥕 Downtown farmers market: Summer is in full swing at the market, so stop by to get your fill of locally grown goods. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

💃 Move and Connect: Deschutes Women in Business is hosting a networking session, and this one is a little different. Local dance group Seksé Pole & Dance will be on hand to talk about their mission and lead the group through a warmup and dance class. 4:30 - 6:30 PM Open Space Studios

Thursday 6.19

🔧 Suspension Clinic: If you ride bikes and don’t know how to tune your suspension... now you will. Friendly, approachable, and ideal for maximizing your ride experience. 6:30 PM Pine Mountain Sports

🤠 Pink Pony Club: A glittery, campy, queer dance party devoted to pop’s newest icon. Expect boas, bangers, and Barbie pink. 8 PM The Capitol

🎨 Tiny Artist Thursdays: A weekly creative hangout for the preschool crowd. Sensory-friendly, mess-positive, and seriously cute. 10 AM Two Suns Art Studio

🌞 Summer Solstice Intention: Reflect, release, and reset with an intention-setting gathering to welcome the longest day of the year. Hosted in a cozy, grounded space. 6 PM Hanai

💃 Chrysalis Dance: Get ready for an evening of growth and change at this sacred movement performance. 6:30 PM CONTINUUM

🎸 Alpenglow nights: Week #4 of Alpenglow Nights is here with Iron Prophecy taking center stage to play their smooth reggae beats. 5 - 8 PM Alpenglow Park

🎣 Intro to fly fishing: Come learn the basics of fly fishing at this no-dumb-questions event. You’ll walk away knowing the difference between a tippet, dry fly, and back cast. 6 PM The Gear Fix

🏃 Bend trail series race #3: Lace up those trail running shoes for race #3 at the Bend Trail Race series. This week’s 4.5-mile run takes place at Wanoga Sno-park. 6 PM Wanoga Sno-park

ON THE FIELD

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 6.18

DuBb Central | Bevel Brewing | 6 PM
Moon Shroom | McMenamin’s, Father Luke’s Room | 7 PM
Object Heavy & Guests | Silver Moon | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Live Dead & Brothers | Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets
Jack Symes | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Kolby Knickerbocker | Crosscut | 6 PM
Aussie Mark | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Broken Charley | Seventh Mountain | 5 PM

Thursday 6.19

Derek Michael Marc | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Auzzie Mark & Friends | River’s Place | 6 PM
Skinny Dennis | The Lot | 6 PM
Duniya | Silver Moon Brewing | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Ken & Cal | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners | General Duffy’s Watering Hole | 4 PM | Tickets
Dizgo & TEB | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 9 PM | Tickets
Grace Cooper | The Grove | 6 PM
Maria Jackson Trio | Bar Rio | 6 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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THANKS!

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