🫙 The Pantry has new owners

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! How about this weather, eh?

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🫙 The Pantry says hello to its new owners

• 🥾 Central Cascade Wilderness Permits open up

• 🚧 A long intersection closure in NE Bend

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🚧 Road closures for roundabout construction in NE Bend

Starting next month, the intersection at Deschutes Market Road and Yeoman Road, next to Pine Nursery Park, will close for approximately four months while a new roundabout is constructed. Once complete, the now three-way intersection will host four roads as the Yeoman Road extension into the new Petrosa development to the east is under development.

🏔️ Central Cascade wilderness permits opening April 1

Want to grab one of those highly sought-after South Sister hiking permits? If your plans have you heading up into the Three Sisters Wilderness this summer, then this is your chance to start picking up the backcountry permits required on many of the area’s popular trails. Don’t fret if you can’t grab a permit now, as approximately 60% of the permits will be released in 7-day rolling windows throughout the summer.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🫘 The Pantry has new owners: Cool story time! A while back, the Bend Buzz announced that the beloved west side mercantile/wine bar/gathering spot, The Pantry, was looking for new owners. Fast forward to yesterday, when I received an email from one of the new co-owners, Joel. He said that he had read the note about The Pantry being for sale, and it immediately struck a chord. Now the Pantry now has new owners (thanks to the Bend Buzz - just kidding) who are ready to usher it into the future.

Their first order of business is to add Sundays to the mix. So if you’re in the mood for a coffee, looking for a spot to hang out while your little ones play with the toy dinos, or need to refill your stash of dried mango, make sure to swing by this Sunday and offer congrats to the new owners!

🥎 Calling all softball players: Local 14U fastpitch softball team Crush Softball is looking for a few more talented players to round out their competitive travel team. Crush Softball is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing competitive softball opportunities to the Central Oregon community. Run entirely by a passionate team of volunteers, their program fosters growth both on and off the field, emphasizing teamwork, skill development, and community engagement. Contact them at [email protected] to set up a time for your player to practice with them.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 3.28

🥽 Spring break skate & swim: Join Bend Park & Rec for some spring break fun with $7 skate sessions at the Pavillion and $7 rec swim at Juniper & Larkspur pools. All weekend long

🦘 Kids’ night out: Need an evening off after hanging out with the kids all week? Drop them off at Mountain Air for some food and trampoline fun while you go out and enjoy a well-deserved break. 6 – 9 PM Mountain Air

🎭️ The Mousetrap: It’s opening night for Cascades Theatrical Company’s latest production, The Mousetrap. Shows will take place every weekend through April 13th. Cascades Theatrical Company

🎭️ You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: And while we’re on the subject of local theater, Ovation Performing Arts is putting on their one-weekend-only performance of You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown. Fri – Sun Mountain View High School

😆 Laughs at Silver Moon: Join Portland comedian Amanda Arnold for a night of laughs at Silver Moon Brewing. 8 PM Silver Moon Brewing

Saturday 3.29

🫖 Spring tea: Head to Seventh Mountain Resort for an afternoon of spring tea and traditional bites. 1 – 4 PM Seventh Mountain Resort

🎹 Sunriver Music Fest piano showcase: Come down to the Tower Theatre for the 7th annual Sunriver Music Fest piano showcase featuring pianist Arthur Migliazza. 7:30 PM Tower Theatre

🚵 RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour: Mountain biking season is right around the corner, and the RITUAL film tour is the perfect way to start building excitement for the season to come. There are two showings, and all seating is first come, first served. 5 PM & 8 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

😂 Comedy night with Marina Wool: Spend the evening with Craft Kitchen and Brewing for a night of comedy featuring Marina Wool. 7 PM Craft Kitchen and Brewery

🧒 CMCO Popup at Riverhouse: The Children’s Museum is making another stop on its popup event tour, and this time, it’s at the Riverhouse Convention Center. There will be new exhibits on hand, so be sure to swing by. Saturday & Sunday 9 AM – 3 PM

🐶 Paint your pup: Support the furry friends at CAMP! (Companion Animal Medical Project) with a paint your pet night at Bend Pet Express. All you need to do is bring a photo of your pet, and they’ll set you up for success! 3 - 5 PM Bend Pet Express

Sunday 3.30

⚪️ Not’cho grandma’s bingo: What better way is there to finish off spring break week than with a round of Bend’s liveliest bingo at Silver Moon Brewing? This event should be a must-try for everyone in town. 9:30 AM Silver Moon Brewing

❓️ Commonwealth trivia: Put your trivia knowledge to the test with an evening of trivia with Head Games Trivia. 6 PM Commonwealth Pub

🍷 Dinner & a show: Pretend like you’ve been whisked away to the big city’s bright lights with an evening of a dinner and a show. Enjoy a three-course meal with wine pairings at Willamette Valley Vineyards, followed by the Skerryvore show at Tower Theatre. 5 PM Willamette Valley Vineyards & Tower Theatre

🦠 The worst ways to cure everything: This is an online activity, but since it’s being hosted by the Deschutes Library, we’ll include it. Learn from author Nate Pedersen about the bizarre but true ways humans have attempted to cure ailments over the years. 5 PM

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 3.28

Wildwood Bar & Grill | Sweet N’ Juicy | 7 PM
Silver Moon Brewing | RAMONA & Twin Seas | 7 PM | Tickets
Volcanic Theatre Pub | True Loves | 8 PM | Tickets
Stoller Wine Bar | Fluffalove | 6 PM
Commonwealth Pub | Moon Rattles | 8 PM
The Outfitter Bar | Kevin Dorin | 6 PM
River’s Place | Sidney Joseph | 5 PM
McMenamins Old St. Francis School | Travis Ehrenstrom Band | 6 PM

Saturday 3.29

Silver Moon Brewing | Rudolf Korv | 7 PM | Tickets
Silver Moon Brewing | Richard Taelour Trio | 7 PM | Tickets
McMenamins Old St. Francis School | JuJu Eyeball | 7 PM
Wildwood Bar & Gril | Funk Around & Find Out | 7 PM
Commonwealth Pub | Heller Highwater Band | 8 PM
Portello Wine & Spirits | Tony Smiley | 7 PM
Ale Apothecary | Aladinsane | 6 PM
Bridge 99 Brewing | Zack Madison | 6:30 PM
Austin Mercantile | Paul Eddy | 4:30 PM

Sunday 3.30

Tower Theatre | Skerryvore | 7:30 PM | Tickets
River’s Place | Pete Kartsounes | 5 PM
Bar Rio | Miguel de Alonso | 6 PM
Volcanic Theatre Pub | Luca Fogle | 8 PM | Tickets

WEEKEND SNOW REPORT

This is your last weekend before spring season kicks off at Mt. Bachelor. With a base of over 10 feet, this is looking like a great year to go in on a spring pass.

Bachelor Snow Forecast

Current base: 137”

• ❄️ Friday - 4 to 7 inches

• 🌥️ Saturday - partly cloudy

• 🌨️ Sunday - <1 inch

Meissner Snow Report

Current report: Meissner received approval from the forest service to keep grooming until April 12th! So get those kicks and glides in while you still can!

• ❄️ Friday - 1 to 2 inches

• 🌥️ Saturday - partly sunny

• 🌦️ Sunday - mixed rain and snow showers

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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