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Good morning, Bend! Welcome to the last week of school! No snow days to make up this year after that dismal winter!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

The warm days are back, and so is Summer with the Library! Readers and explorers of all ages can sign up for Deschutes Public Library’s free Summer with the Library program. Then, start reading and take on fun challenges throughout the summer months—no one is too young or too old to take part. Keep track of your reading and activities to earn a free book that you get to keep! 

To take part, stop by any Deschutes Public Library location to pick up a Reading and Activity log, or sign up online. 

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The ladies from Caldera High brought home the gold over the weekend as they won their first-ever 5A state softball title. They defeated Wilsonville by a score of 9-4. Congrats!

Commute Options, in partnership with the Hayden Homes Amphitheater and the Old Mill District, has launched the "Summer Commute Challenge," which runs from June 1 through September 30, 2026. The challenge encourages anyone heading to a concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater or visiting the Old Mill District to walk, bike, roll on a scooter, ride the bus, or carpool with friends. All participants are eligible for monthly prize drawings featuring concert tickets, hoodies, t-shirts, Hydro Flasks, and more.

It’s that time again for our Dinner Club get-together. This month’s meetup is happening at 6 PM on Wednesday, June 24th at 6 PM. Same process as always. Fill out the quick survey, pay the $16 matching fee, and we’ll send you to a restaurant with 5 other strangers where you can get to know each other over dinner. And afterwards, we’ll all meet up for a beverage or two at a local watering hole.

Want in? You can sign up here.

🚵 Pine Mountain Sports is changing hands: Longtime owners of Pine Mountain Sports, Dan and Michelle, have decided to pass the business on to new owners. Rafe and Lydia Lehner (who also own Mt. View Cycles in Hood River) will be taking the reins as the company moves into its next era. Rest assured that if you have service being done on your gear, gift cards, store credit, or just like stopping by and chatting with the crew, you shouldn’t see any changes.

👚 River Bend Resale Boutique to close: The headline says it all. River Bend Resale Boutique is closing its doors, and everything in the store is discounted. While the store may be closing, they still plan on hosting their 3x/year consignment events at Seventh Mountain Resort. The next one will be taking place in late September.

🛋 Thistle Gifts & Goods soft opening: A new boutique home and artisan goods store is holding its soft opening on Tuesday. Thistle Gifts & Goods is located at 19855 4th St. #104 in Tumalo and will be open from 11 AM - 6 PM.

🍿 Brown Bag popcorn moves across the street: One of our favorite snack spots in town, Brown Bag Popcorn, has moved…but not far. They were previously located next to Bonta Gelato in downtown Bend, and now they are right across the street, along the alley by Thump Coffee.

🖼 NOURISH pop-up art gallery

NOURISH is a pop-up professional art gallery and benefit event coming to Open Space Event Studios on June 26–27 as part of the inaugural Bend Block Party.

Eighteen Central Oregon artists will showcase work across diverse mediums, with a portion of every sale going to Family Kitchen — the local nonprofit serving 12,000 meals a month to our neighbors here in Bend.

Friday night is ticketed, with a VIP Preview Hour from 5:30–7 PM ($75) and a Private Preview Night from 7–9 PM ($45) — both include drink tickets, catered bites, and a chance to win some great local prizes. Saturday is free and open to the public from 10 am–8 pm, with an online art sale also running all day. Grab tickets and full details here.

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If he looks familiar, you might've spotted him up at Bachelor as he's been a ski instructor there for years, too.

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He's got some openings this month and next, so if it's been on your list, reach out for a free estimate.

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🏙️ Downtown Bend Annual Update & Vision 2026: A morning look at where downtown Bend is headed with the wins, the challenges, and the vision for what's next. 8 AM Tower Theatre

🧖 Men's Monday Sauna: The men's weekly sauna session at Hanai. Sweat, decompress, reset. 5:30 PM Hanai Sauna Garden

🦊 Sierra Nevada Red Fox Scat Collection Training: Yes, really. Learn how to collect red fox scat samples to help scientists track one of the Sierra Nevada's most elusive and endangered mammals. A virtual training that's as fascinating as it sounds. 6 PM Virtual

🔧 Trailside Bike Repair Clinic at GearFix: Get the skills to fix your bike on the trail before the summer riding season gets fully underway. 6 PM GearFix

🎨 Let's Paint Starry Night: Channel your inner Van Gogh at TEAL for a guided painting session recreating one of the most iconic works in art history. Swirly skies and good company. 6 PM Bend Tea & Art Lounge

🧘 EcoNidra: Head to Hanai for a gentle and restorative meditation-like practice that guides you back into connection with yourself and the earth. 6:30 PM Hanai

🧗 Post 58 Chapter Meeting: All high school students are welcome to attend to learn more about the Post 58 program and meet other high school students in a fun, easy-going environment. 7 PM Riverbend Park

🔈 Badass Sound Bath: Let the bold beats, spoken word mantras, and guided movements wash over you to help you shake off the day. 6:30 PM Continuum

✍ Life’s A Poem: Howl Goods is kicking off its first four-week summer writing program. In June, the focus will be on embodied meaning-making and learning to translate symbolic experiences into poetic expression. 6:30 PM Howl Goods

☕ Coffee & Clarity: Coffee, a good group of ladies, and a morning of enlightening discussion. 8:30 AM The Grove

✍️ Quiet Writing Time: The Central Library opens up a quiet space for focused writing with no agenda and no interruptions. Show up, sit down, write. 9:30 AM Central Library

📚 Library @ Big Sky Park: The Deschutes Public Library is teaming up with NeighborImpact as it takes things outside to Big Sky Park for a pop-up that brings books and fresh food to the neighborhood. 12 PM Big Sky Park

🌿 Container Gardening 101: Everything you need to know about growing a thriving garden in pots and planters. 5:30 PM Worthy Brewing

🍺 Biz & Bevs: The Bend Chamber heads to QXO (formerly Miller Lumber) for an after-work mixer. Good drinks, good connections, and a Tuesday that actually goes somewhere. 4:30 PM QXO

🏕️ Camping Basics Presentation at REI: Everything a first-time camper needs to know before heading into the Oregon backcountry, with info on gear, food, safety, and all the things nobody tells you until it's too late. 6 PM Bend REI

🎲 The Board Game Comedy Tour: Stand-up comedy at Modern Games with laughs, beer, and board games all under one roof. 7 PM Modern Games

🎭 Your Art Here: Come catch the premiere of season 2 of Bec Ellis’ Your Art Here. This film highlights the work of several amazing Central Oregon artists. The evening is also serving as a fundraiser for local artist Megan Marie Myers, who was diagnosed with cancer during the production of this film. 7 PM Tower Theatre

😂 Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!: One of the biggest names in comedy brings his new tour to Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Jim Gaffigan is reliably, consistently, wonderfully funny, and this is the Tuesday night event of the season. 7:30 PM Hayden Homes Amphitheater

🏋️ Live Well, Age Well Expo: A community health and wellness fair at The Pavilion packed with resources, screenings, and inspiration for living well at every age. 11 AM The Pavilion

🧩 Puzzled Pint: This month’s puzzled pint is headed to the Midtown Yacht Club. Work on it alone or bring a crew to help solve the riddle. 6 PM Midtown Yacht Club

🥷 Ninja Night at Free Spirit: Ninja Night gives kids an evening of movement, games, obstacle courses, and social connection in our vibrant ninja-themed play space. Coaches guide activities and support kids as they climb, swing, jump, explore, and enjoy time with friends in a safe and engaging drop-off setting. Saturday, June 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 PM Free Spirit

Mason James | On Tap | 6 PM
Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM
Bonnie Raitt | Hayden Homes | 7 PM | Tickets

Vern Johnson | Deschutes Brewery Beer Garden | 5 PM
Bill Powers | GoodLife Brewing | 6 PM
The Light Heavyweights | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

Friday:

🥕 Elevation Farmer’s Market
🚐Oregon Summer RV Showcase at Camping World 
⚽️After Hours World Cup Watch Party at Sintra

Saturday:

🛍️Serendipity Saturday Market at Pomegranate Home & Garden 
🪏Volunteer Project Day - Trail Work at Shevlin Park 
🌻Waterwise Landscape Field Day at Hollinshead Park 
🛍️Kids’ Entrepreneur Market Mixer at Open Arts Center 
🎉Bevel Craft Brewing 7th Anniversary Party at Bevel Craft Brewing

Sunday:

🏃Heroes on the Run at Old Mill District 
🥕Worthy Farmer’s Market 
🐶Doggolympics at the Old Mill
👖Resellers Row at Dogwood at the Pine Shed 
🍺Beers & Braids at Bevel Craft Brewing

Live Music:

🪘Reggae Rise Up at Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center 
🧑‍🎨Brett Dennen at Volcanic Theatre Pub
🎷SoDown at Volcanic Theatre Pub
🎙️One Night in Memphis at Tower Theatre

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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