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Good morning, Bend! Who took advantage of that one last May powder day at Bachelor?

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🛣️ Road to Paulina Lake opens tomorrow

• 🥬 The downtown farmers market is back in full swing

• 👷 A roundup of the latest job openings in Bend

Let’s get to it.

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SNAPSHOTS

🚧 Galveston Avenue redesign project in flux

If you live in or travel through Bend’s west side, you’ve probably had your fill of construction-related road closures. They’re not over yet, though, as Galveston Ave is next on the list for a redesign and safety upgrade. The original plans for those upgrades may be in flux, though, as Bend’s growth and changes in safety standards have changed in the 10 years since this project began.

You can read the whole story over at the Bend Bulletin about the dilemmas the city is currently facing and what impact that may have on the project.

❄️ Road to Paulina opening on Wednesday

Get those fishing poles ready as the road up to Paulina Lake is opening tomorrow, May 14th, at 8 AM. Although maybe don’t get too excited, as there will still likely be significant roadside snow up at the top.

Paulina Lake Lodge is reporting snow in their parking lot and at all the campgrounds, but the boat ramp and lake are free of ice.

Next up on the list is the Cascade Lakes Highway, which is slated to open on May 22nd.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

⛳️ New indoor golf facility opens near the Old Mill: Bend’s newest indoor golf/hangoout spot, X-Golf, opened their doors over the weekend. Here you can refine your swing on their golf simulators or bring a group for a Wednesday evening hang with their full bar, pool tables, dart boards, and TVs.

X-Golf will be hosting a grand opening party on Friday. You can find them at 389 SW Scalehouse Court.

🥔 Fields Farm farmstand is open for the season: While development in Bend has pushed most farms further and further outside of town, there is still one growing fresh produce right in the middle of SE Bend. Fields Farm is located off of Pettigrew Rd, and their self-serve farmstand is once again open for the season. Here you can pick up farm fresh veggies (they currently have lettuce, bok choy, radishes, tomato plants, radishes, and green garlic) throughout the summer.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday 5.13

🧩 Puzzled pint night: Put your puzzle skills to the test with this month’s puzzled pint night at Silver Moon Brewing. These tests of skill can be played individually or with a team. 6 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🧘 Yoga in the park: I heard that a whole bunch of you signed up for yoga in the park last week, so here it is again. Make sure you register ahead of time, as there is a firm 30-person limit (dang rules). 5 PM Drake Park

📖 A reading with Lori Hellis: Talk about reading, writing, and life experiences with OSU-Cascades alumna Lori Hellis. 6 PM OSU-Cascades - Tykeson Hall

✍️ Blending real world into fiction: Join author Kim Johnson for a talk on blending real-world issues into fiction. This is a free class at the downtown Bend library. 5:30 PM Downtown Bend Library or online

🏃 Creativity shakeout: Are you in the creative space and love to run? If so, this weekly Tuesday morning running group is for you. They meet at Pioneer Park every week at 7 AM for a jaunt along the Deschutes River Trail. 7 AM Pioneer Park

Wednesday 5.14

💻️ Deschutes Tech Guild meetup: If you work in the tech space, this is a great weekly meetup to make some new friends and expand your professional network. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. 6 - 8 PM BendTECH

☠️ Hey you guys!: Relive your childhood with a showing of the Goonies and a glass of wine at Stoller Wine Bar. 6 - 9 PM Stoller Wine Bar

🐝 Nature kids: Burn some time on early release Wednesday with Nature Kids at Miller’s Landing Park. This week’s exploration will be focused on flowers and the buzzing world of pollinators. 2:30 - 4 PM Miller’s Landing Park

😂 Wednesday comedy night: Ready for some mid-week laughs? Head over to Silver Moon Brewing for an evening of comedy for just $5 ($10 at the door). 7:30 - 9 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🧑‍🏫 Trivia for teachers: Support local teachers by putting together your brainiest trivia team or just come and watch the fun at the Educational Foundation trivia night at Silver Moon. 6 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🏃 Bend trail series: It’s time for race #2 of the Bend Trail Series. This low-key, Wednesday evening trail race series takes place once a month at trails around Bend. I missed the last one, but hopefully I'll see you all there this time. 6 PM Tumalo Canal Trailhead

🥬 Downtown farmers market: It was great to catch up with everyone at last week’s kick-off for the downtown Bend farmers market! Head down and support your local farmers. The strawberries are already looking amazing! 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

🧶 Beginner crochet class: Want to learn a new hobby to pass the time that is a little better than mindlessly scrolling through TikTok? How about crocheting! Mara Crochets Minis is hosting another 2-night mini plushie class where, at the end, you’ll go home with your own adorable creation. All material provided. Wed & Thurs 5 - 8 PM IsoMiMo

Thursday 5.15

✂️ DIY Leather earrings: Learn to make your own leather earrings and sip some local wines while you’re at it. Local artist Kailey Renae will guide you through the process of making your own leather jewelry, and at the end, you’ll go home with two pairs of handmade earrings. 6 - 8 PM Bend Wine Bar

🪡 Shashiko workshop: Learn the art of Japanese visible mending (shashiko) to turn those slightly worn garments into beautiful works of art. 5:15 - 6:45 PM Freak’n Art

🗝️ Antique & artisan show: Come browse antique and artisan wares in a very antique-type setting (an old log building). The show runs Thurs - Sat 1 PM - 7 PM 60335 Arnold Market Rd

🎭️ Mean Girls - The Musical: This show is going to be so fetch that you aren’t going to want to miss it. Performances of Mean Girls - The Musical are taking place all weekend long at the Tower Theatre. 7:30 PM Tower Theatre

🌻 Wildflower hike: Spring in Oregon means it’s wildflower season. Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a guided wildflower walk through Wychus Canyon Preserve. Tickets are free, but registration is required. 5 - 7:30 PM Wychus Canyon Preserve

🏃 Storm the stairs: Are you ready for hiking season in the mountains? Well, if not, you will be after taking on this 2-mile, 465-stair race that winds through the COCC campus. 5:30 PM COCC

🐶 Yappy hour: It’s like happy hour, but with dogs…get it?? Bring Fido to Crater Lakes Spirits for a mellow late-week happy hour with drink specials, free pup cups, and a large off-leash area. 3 - 5:30 PM Crater Lake Spirits

Weekend Preview

And last but not least, to help you get the weekend started right, your weekend events preview

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday 5.13

Michelle Van Handel | Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM
Pete Kartsounes | Goodlife Brewing | 6 PM

Wednesday 5.14

Double Jump | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Karyn Ann | The Bite in Tumalo | 6 PM
Conner Bennett | Bevel Craft Brewing | 6 PM
Shine | Old St. Francis School | 7 PM
Covenhoven | Bend Cider Co | 6 PM
Ghost of Brian Craig | Crosscut Warming Hut | 6 PM

Thursday 5.15

CyDefects | Northside Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Neal Francis | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Eric Leadbetter | River’s Place | 6 PM
Big Treble | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Ali & Co | Bar Rio | 6 PM
Rick Smith | The Lot | 6 PM
Bombargo | Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

Looking for your next job? Here are some local listings that have popped up over the last week.

• Axe Coach at Unofficial Logging Co

• Commercial Underwriter Manager at Umpqua Bank

• Roller Hockey Official at Bend Parks & Rec

• Front Desk Coordinator at The Joint Chiropractic

• Food & Beverage Manager at The Oxford Hotel

Searching for a new job? Browse the full job board

Looking for local candidates for your open position? Post your job

THANKS!

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