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Good morning, Bend! I guess it’s time to get out on the river for some early season paddling.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

Sky Hunters returns to High Desert Museum

Raptors take flight overhead in Sky Hunters, a special spring break program at the High Desert Museum! Watch as barn owls, turkey vultures, falcons and hawks soar above you in a unique indoor setting. The program takes place twice daily, 11:00 am and 1:30 pm, from Saturday, March 21 through Saturday, March 28. Tickets are $7 (plus Museum admission), with a 20% discount for members, and must be purchased day-of at Admissions. First come, first seated. Experience these powerful predators like never before!

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I’ve really missed sharing news with you all about upcoming (or ongoing) road closures, so I’m ecstatic to be back at it (🙄). Last week, the city shared that they will be closing the Franklin Ave underpass for a total of six months to make repairs to drainage (hopefully that means no more flooding), improve pedestrian access, and add lighting. The first closure will take place from September through Thanksgiving, and then work will resume in January and run until the project is complete.

In addition to sharing news and events happening around town, we also like to shine some light on local organizations doing good things for the community. Whether that is helping to raise awareness, promoting fundraisers, or any other way we can lend a helping hand.

If you’re a local non-profit looking for help spreading the word, feel free to reach out to me any time at [email protected]. These spots are not paid and, while sometimes it can take a week or two to find the space, we’ll make sure to find space for you. With that said, here’s a quick spotlight on a few places that have reached out in the last few weeks.

🚋 Commute Options: Commute Options is a local organization working to increase access to transportation options. They have launched a Get There rewards program, where businesses can allow employees to earn points for choosing eco-friendly travel options. The points can then be redeemed for gift cards from a variety of national retailers. If you are interested in signing up your business for Get There Rewards, you can contact them at [email protected] or visit their website for more information!

✈ Assistance League of Bend Dream Trip Raffle: The Assistance League of Bend is currently selling tickets for their dream trip raffle, which includes prizes like trips to Lisbon, Tuscany, Costa Rica, and more! Proceeds from the raffle go towards helping children and adults dealing with poverty and cancer in Deschutes County. Tickets will be sold through April 15th, with the raffle taking place at 11 AM on April 17th.

🥕New farmers market on the south side of town: The south side of Bend will be getting a new farmers market as the Bend Factory Outlet stores will be launching a Friday afternoon market this summer. There are no details yet on the exact times or start date, but we’ll be sure to share them when they are announced. Also, if you’re a local grower, farmer, rancher, or maker, they are looking for vendors.

🍩 A new donut option launches: The Bend donut scene is getting a glow-up as the owners of Dear Mom Cafe and Good Egg are launching a (for now) pop-up donut business. They soft-launched over the weekend by giving away 100 of their filled brioche donuts (flavors included strawberry cheesecake, matcha strawberry, salted caramel, and mango sticky rice) at The Grove on both Friday and Saturday. I stopped by on Friday to check it out, and there were maybe a dozen folks there. By Saturday, the word had gotten out, and the line wrapped halfway around the building (if you were there then my kids likely served you a donut). Make sure to give them a follow on Instagram to keep up to date on their next pop-up (late edit - it’s happening today at Dear Mom).

🧸 Wild Child closing next month: The Old Mill will be losing a good one next month as Wild Child announced that they will be closing the first week of April. This boutique shop carried kids toys, clothing, games, and more. No word on what may be moving into the space next.

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🛶 Thermoform Plastic Repair Clinic: Is your kayak less-than-seaworthy due to hitting the lava rocks at Sparks Lake a few too many times? Bring it in to Tumalo Creek Kayak, where they’ll be hosting a clinic on how to make these repairs on your own. 5:30 PM Tumalo Creek Kayak

🏃‍♂ Pub Run & Fundraiser: This month’s pub run with FootZone is a special one as they’ll be raising funds for local runner and artist Megan Marie Meyers (Megan shared last week that she was recently diagnosed with brain cancer). Show up for a group run to show your support, or you can donate to her GoFundMe directly. 5:30 PM FootZone

🖌 Kids Studio Printmaking Camp: Today is the first day of conferences/spring break, and there’s still time to get your littles enrolled in camps to keep them busy and learning. Freak’n Art is hosting a print-making camp that runs Wed-Fri where they’ll learn how to create their own unique designs. 9:30 AM Freak’n Art

⁉ Mystery Book Club: Tackle the latest whodunnit book with the mystery book club at Roundabout Books. This month’s thriller is A Gift Before Dying by Malcolm Kempt. 6 PM Roundabout Books

✨ The Spring Threshold: Welcome in the spring equinox with an evening of meditation and reflection at Pine & Prism. 6:15 PM Pine & Prism

🤠 Beginner Line Dance Lessons: Get ready for concert season by learning some new moves at this free weekly beginner line dance lesson. 7 PM The Coyote

🤣 Alternative Programming Comedy: Need a break from…well…everything? Come disconnect through laughter with a night of comedy at Silver Moon. 7:30 PM Silver Moon

🎤 Karaoke Wednesday: Sing like nobody’s listening (even though we totally are listening) with a night of karaoke. 8 PM Wonderland Chicken

👩‍💼 Move & Connect: Deschutes Women in Business is celebrating their 2nd anniversary with an evening of generosity and connection. Grab your spot now (if there’s still space available) as these events fill up fast. 4 PM Open Space Event Studios

🧚 Fairy Garden Terrarium Workshop: Add a little whimsical flair to your home by creating your own fairy garden terrarium at this hands-on workshop. 6 PM The People’s Apothecary

🪑 Armchair Storytelling: A few weeks ago, we put out a call for storytellers, and now’s your chance to hear their tales. No props, no music, just the stage, a chair, and the storyteller. 7 PM Tin Pan Theater

🎵 Music Trivia: Do you spend way too much time on musicians’ Wikipedia pages? If so, this evening of trivia is for you as the crew at Monkless will be testing your name-that-tune knowledge. 6 PM The Abbey @ Monkless

🍺 PubTalk: Network, connect, and enjoy a tasty beverage along the way at this month’s PubTalk hosted by EDCO. The keynote speaker will be Scott Breon, principal & co-founder at Evergreen Growth Collective. 4:30 PM Open Space Event Studios

🧠Quizhead Games Trivia: Looking for a more traditional bingo experience? Head over to the east side for trivia hosted by Quizhead Games. 6 PM Ponch’s Place

🐲 Pokémon Club: Round up your best collection of Pikachu’s for an afternoon of battling, trading, and talking all things Pokémon. 3 PM Rosie Bareis Community Campus

🍄 Intersection of Psilocybin & Business: Hear from Central Oregon business leaders as they share how their mindsets shifted after participating in a legal, facilitated psilocybin experience. 4:30 PM Embark Coworking Space

👨 Dad to Dad: Bend dads unite for an evening of conversation and connection. They will share parenting strategies, tools, and a shared motivation to make the most of our family relationships. 5:30 PM Hanai

🎤 Teen Open Mic Night: This is the chance for your teens to get out of the house and belt out some tunes with Open Art Center’s teen open mic night. Note that this month’s open mic will be taking place at Rally Recreation. 5 PM Rally Recreation

Samantha Henson & Anderson Knight | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Karyn Ann | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

North By North, Sungrater, Amargoso | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Josh Blue | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Lilli Worona & Mike Biggers | River’s Place | 6 PM
The Lowest Pair | The Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets
AJ Lee & Blue Summit | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Shine | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
James Townsend | Mountain Burger | 6 PM

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Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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