⛷️ The sale of Mt Bachelor is off

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Good morning, Bend! Show of hands - who broke the golden rule of waiting until the snow is gone from Black Butte and started planting seeds in their garden? 🙋 

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• ⛷️ Mt. Bachelor will not be sold after all

• 🍔 It’s burger week in Bend

• 👷 A fresh batch of jobs

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

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🍔 It’s burger week in Bend

It’s time to take a bit of a detour from the Bend Buzz burger competition as burger week lands in Central Oregon. Want to participate? You have two more days to enjoy specialty $10 burgers from 26 different eateries around Central Oregon. You can find the full map of participating burger joints here.

🏕️ Summer camp roundup

Now that registration has come and gone for the Bend Park and Rec summer camps, I’m guessing you all still have a few holes to fill in your summer camp schedule (we certainly still do!). Luckily, there are still plenty of options to choose from to keep those little ones busy while you juggle work, vacation, and lounging on the patio in peace while soaking up the summer sun.

Check out our summer camp guide for a full roundup of camps in Central Oregon. If we’re missing anything, please shoot us a note and let me know!

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

⛷️ Turns out Mt. Bachelor won’t be sold after all: After months of rumors, talks of local efforts to buy the mountain, and debate about what possible new corporate overlords would raise prices the least, it turns out it was all for naught as POWDR Corp announced on Friday that Mt. Bachelor would not be sold. They also announced that they would begin offering a new program called Kids Ski Free, where any dependent child 12 and under can be added to an adult unlimited or Outplay regular winter season pass!

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday 4.8

🐿️ Wildlife trivia: Test your knowledge of birds and bees and other critters from around Central Oregon at The Lot with Think Wild wildlife trivia. 6 PM The Lot

🐮 Paint a highland cow: Join Let’s Paint at Bridge 99 Brewing where you’ll learn, step by step, how to paint an adorable highland cow. Finally, you’ll have that perfect piece of art to hang over the fireplace for all to see! 6 PM Bridge 99 Brewing

🎦 Sprout film fest: Come down to the Tower Theatre for an evening of films celebrating the diverse lives and creativity of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🍺 Biz & bevs: Expand your professional network over a pint or two at this month’s Biz & Bevs meetup hosted by the Bend Chamber. These events usually fill quickly, so make sure to grab a spot at the next one if this one is already full. 4:30 PM Willamette Valley Vineyards Tasting Room

🪷 Community building at Hanai: Meet your neighbors or enjoy a peaceful evening in one of Hanai Center’s relaxing rooms at their weekly Tuesday open house. You can also bring your art supplies and join the free art meetup group at 5 PM. 4 - 7 PM Hanai Center

🍣 Roll your own: I know, I know. This event is in Sisters, and this is the BEND Buzz. But just think about how much money you can save by learning to make your own sushi (our 8-year-old can is already bankrupting us with how much sushi he can eat). So make that drive out to the Sisters Depot for their sushi roll making class. 6 - 9 PM Sisters Depot

Wednesday 4.9

☄️ Rocks from space: Join astronomer Michael Caba for a talk about the wonders of space. 3 PM Touchmark at Mount Bachelor

🏃‍♀️ April pub run: I feel like I just wrote about the March pub run a week ago, yet somehow, we’re already to the April edition. Join FootZone at Silver Moon Brewing for a fun run, shoe demo from HOKA, and some after-run beverages, raffles, and, of course, FUN! 5:30 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🥕 Food waste prevention and composting workshop: This workshop is hosted by the Rethink Waste Project at the Environmental Center. Here, you’ll learn how to prevent food waste and how to turn that excess waste you still have into garden-friendly compost. 5:30 PM Environmental Center

👨‍👧‍👦 Family story time: Bring the little ones down to the library for a 30-minute storytime that will include stories, songs, and rhymes. 9:30 AM Downtown Bend Library

⁉️ Trivia at Prost!: See if you have what it takes to take home the trivia crown at Prost! with host Useless Knowledge Bowl trivia. 7 PM Prost!

Thursday 4.10

🎧️ Silent disco: Put on those headphones and dance the night away at the silent disco at Silver Moon Brewing. 8:30 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🎣 Best of Both Worlds tour: Swing by the Tower Theatre for an evening of fly fishing films, storytelling, and photography at Catch Magazine’s Best of Both Worlds tour. Proceeds will help support the Deschutes River Conservancy. 7:30 PM Tower Theatre

🪤 The Mousetrap: Cascade Theatrical Company’s musical The Mousetrap is on its last weekend, so if you’ve been putting off grabbing tickets, make sure you do it before they’re gone for good! 7:30 PM Cascade Theatrical Company

🦫 Dam good connections: Calling all Beaver alumni! Come by 10 Barrel Brewing East for an evening of networking and socializing with fellow OSU alumns. No Ducks allowed! 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 10 Barrel Brewing East

⚡️ Fractivity night at the museum: Join the High Desert for this exclusive members-only event where you can explore the wild world of fractals. 6 - 8 PM High Desert Museum

🖌️ Book talk & signing: Hear from authors Heather Fox & Jonathan Stutzman as they talk writing and illustrating books, answer questions, and sign books. 6:30 - 7:30 PM Roundabout Books

🎐 Dance meditation: If you’ve ever wanted to join a free flowing dance class focused on mindfulness and stress relief then you’re at the right place. MMM Dance Meditations is hosting a class that is only $5 for first-time dance meditators. 12 - 1 PM The Space

Weekend Preview

Here’s your preview of some of the best events happening in Bend this upcoming weekend.

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday 4.8

Silver Moon Brewing | Lioneer, Zorb & MCCOY & Kathartica | 6:30 PM | Tickets

Wednesday 4.9

Silver Moon Brewing | Haute Melange | 6 PM | Tickets
Old St Francis School | Superball | 7 PM
Commonwealth Pub | Kolby Knickerbocker | 7:30 PM
The Bite at Tumalo | Megan Alder | 6 PM
Domino Room | Old 97s | 7 PM | Tickets

Thursday 4.10

Volcanic Theatre Pub | Ryan Montbleau | 8 PM | Tickets
River’s Place | Quon Trio | 6 PM
Stoller Wine Bar | Eric Leadbetter | 6 PM
The Lot | Doc Ryan | 6 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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

• Production Assembler at ASI Business Group

• Cart & Kitchen Prep Team Members at Bend Breakfast Burrito

• Floor Manager at Bos Taurus

• Senior Group Sales Manager at Juniper Preserve

• Executive Director at Bethlehem Inn

Searching for a new job? Browse the full job board

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

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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