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Good morning, Bend! I hope you enjoyed these last few days of rain and cool weather, as we have some very summery weather coming up.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

SafeSplash Swim School is almost here

Bend's newest swim school opens this September on the north side of town, and enrollment is open now. SafeSplash offers lessons for every age and skill level, from babies as young as 6 months all the way up to competitive swimmers looking to sharpen their stroke technique. Whether your little one is just getting comfortable in the water or your high schooler wants to level up before next season, there's a spot for them.

A brand new, purpose-built facility. Certified instructors. Small class sizes. And no more waking up at 6 AM to fight for swim lesson spots.

Now enrolling for early September.

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The legendary Sisters Rodeo kicks off on Wednesday for five days of action at the Sisters Rodeo Grounds. Still waiting to buy your tickets? You’re pretty much out of luck at this point, as all five days are already sold out. If you’re making the drive between Bend and Sisters between now and Sunday, expect congestion around the rodeo grounds during the event start and end times.

Looking for a weekend activity that involves less lasso and more lotus? The Bend Yoga Festival kicks off on Thursday, and this one does still have tickets available. Events are happening all over town, and you can buy a pass that gets you into all the action or pick and choose at your leisure. Check out the full schedule here.

🛞 Les Schwab cuts 70 HQ jobs: One of Central Oregon’s largest employers announced they have cut 70 jobs at their headquarters here in Bend. Here’s hoping everyone affected can land on their feet quickly.

🚘 Costco car wash opens: The north end of town continues to grow as the new car wash at Costco is now open for business. $8.99 gets your ride looking fresh and ready for summer (or at least until that next drive down one of our rather dusty dirt roads). Note that a Costco membership is required.

❤‍🩹 Heka Healing opens next week: Have some lingering pain from a sprained ankle (me!) or other injury? Heka Healing, which is opening next week, will be offering non-invasive regenerative therapies including infrared laser, shockwave, and magnetotransduction therapy. They are now booking new patients and are located at 888 NW Hill St, Ste 5.

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Real Sisters. Real Results.

Hey Bend Buzz! We’re back with our monthly hello!

For those who don’t know us, we’re Suzanne and Shannon, the real-life sisters and co-founders of Salt Aesthetics. We’ve seen enough over-filled faces to know we do things differently. 

We're here to prove that expert medical aesthetics can be fun, honest, and all about the less-is-more philosophy.

Let's chat! Schedule a free consultation, and as a Bend Buzz welcome, first-time clients receive wrinkle relaxers at 10% off (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport).

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🥕 Bend Farmers Market: Wednesday market day at Brooks Alley. Fresh produce, local vendors, and the best midday errand in Bend. 11 AM Brooks Alley

🌿 Build a Patio Herb Bowl: Plant a beautiful and functional herb bowl to take home at Whistle Stop. Fresh basil all summer, starting now. 5:30 PM Whistle Stop

🧠 WTF Wednesday Trivia: Shake off the midweek blues with a round of trivia and a frosty beverage at Prost! 7 PM Prost!

🀄 Mahjong Meetup: Head to Ponch’s Place for an evening of Mahjong. They’ll have tables for all skill levels. 5:30 PM Ponch’s Place

🤣 $5 Comedy Night: Five bucks doesn’t get you much these days. But, lucky for you, it still buys you a night of comedy hosted by Katy Ipock. 7:30 PM Silver Moon

🧖 Women's Wednesday Sauna: The weekly women's sauna session at Hanai. Hot, restorative, and exactly what a Wednesday needs. 5:30 PM Hanai Sauna Garden

🌟 Wednesday Night Astrology Talk: A weekly astrology gathering at Unity Community for anyone curious about what the planets have to say. 4:30 PM Unity Community

🔭 Astronomy Club Meetup: Join the Bend Astronomy Club at their monthly meetup. This month’s topic will be women in astronomy. 6 PM COCC Middleton Science Center, Room 230

🦎 Nature Kids: Wild Inventors!: Kids head to Al Moody Park to invent, explore, and solve problems inspired by nature. 2:30 PM Al Moody Park

🎥 Kids Movie Night: It’s time for another kids’ movie night at Ballers & Brews. This week’s film is Paw Patrol’s Mighty Pups. 5:30 PM Ballers & Brews

🎨 Stamp Making at TEAL: Carve your own stamps and print your way through a creative Wednesday evening. 6 PM Bend Tea & Art Lounge

🧊 Ice Breaker: What better way to break the ice and meet someone new than by sharing a cold plunge together? Join Flux for an evening of connection in their thermal pools. 6:30 PM Flux Thermal Lounge

⚽ 2026 Soccer World Cup Kickoff Party: The World Cup is here, and The Commonwealth Pub is throwing a proper kickoff party. Get there early, pick your team, and settle in for the most-watched sporting event on the planet. 11:30 AM The Commonwealth Pub

🕹 Summit Arcade Pinball Tournament: Show off your old school gaming skills at Summit Arcade’s (that’s the new arcade at The Capitol) monthly pinball tournament. 6 PM Summit Arcade at The Capitol

🌄 Alpenglow Nights: Another golden evening at Alpenglow Park. This week’s music comes to you from The Electric Street Sign and Motel Kalifornia. 5 PM Alpenglow Park

🍺 Craft & Draft at Bevel: Makers and beer, together again at Bevel Craft Brewing. Bring a project, meet some people, drink something good. 5 PM Bevel Craft Brewing

🏃 FootZone Group Run: A group run from FootZone that ends at Pinky G's, because the only thing better than a run is a run with pizza waiting at the finish line. 5:30 PM FootZone Bend

⚾ Bend Elks Baseball: The Bend Elks are back at home for a matchup against the Wild West League at Vince Genna Stadium. 6:35 PM Vince Genna Stadium

🚴 Flat Tire Repair Workshop at REI: Learn how to fix a flat so a puncture never ruins your ride again. A genuinely useful Thursday evening class. 6 PM Bend REI

📚 A Walk in the Park: Author Kevin Fedarko sits down with Tim Neville for what promises to be a rich and riveting conversation about national parks, adventure, and the American West. 6:30 PM Summit High School

🎬 Pride Film Screening: Join the Bend Film Fest for an advanced screening of I Want Your Sex at Regal. 7 PM Regal Old Mill

🌴 Reggae Rise Up Pre-Party: Tribe of I, Alley Kats, and Rubbah Tree bring the heat to The Domino Room for the official Reggae Rise Up pre-party. The festival starts here. 8 PM The Domino Room

🎨 Summer Camps at Freak'n Art: Summer camp season is almost here, and Freak'n Art has something for every artist in the family! New this year: Teen Camps for ages 13–17 and Family Art Camps, where parents and kids make art together. Plus, our beloved Kids Studio camps (ages 7–12) are back with 7 sessions — each week a new opportunity to explore skills like wearable art, color and shape theory, printmaking, and much, much more, while you get a few hours to relax (or work, in my case). Camps run from June 15th through August 13th, and registering 2 or more family members or friends gets you 10% off — promo codes are at the bottom of each camp page. Spots fill fast, so don't wait!

Jaymi Vision | Tetherow Resort | 5 PM
The Dust Devils | Greg’s Grill | 5 PM
The Giant Steps | The Commonwealth Pub | 5 PM
Eric Leadbetter | Crosscut Warming Hut | 6 PM
Hot Gypsy Swing | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM
The Two Tracks | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

The Electric Street Sign | Alpenglow Park | 5 PM 
Jackpine Jukebox | RIver’s Place | 6 PM
Breanna Gonzalez | The Lot | 6 PM
Evan Mullins | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Broken Charley | Bevel Craft Brewing | 6 PM
Motel Kalifornia | Alpenglow Park | 6:30 PM
H.R. & The Human Rights Movement | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 7 PM | Tickets
Tab Benoit | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Franchot Tone Trio | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Tribe of I | The Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets
Jordan Madsen Duo | M&J Tavern | 9 PM

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