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🚂 The trains come to the library

🚂 The trains come to the library

The Train Man returns to the library, holiday celebration at Discovery West, and googly eyes go national

Derek Carlson
December 17, 2024

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Here’s another roundup of news and events that are as stunning as the Cascades on a clear, sunny winter morning.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

🚂 The Train Man returns to the library
🎄 Holiday celebration at Discovery West
👀 Googly eyes go national

— Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

👀 Googly eyes go national

Bend has earned some national notoriety for the bandit who has been adorning our local roundabout art with comically oversized googly eyes. Mentions on the Late Show and in the NYTimes have brought some extra eyes to our mountain outpost. Meanwhile, the City of Bend has pleaded that the bandit stops using adhesives that damage the art pieces.

❄️ Tracking the slick streets

The City of Bend has launched a new online map to track which roads around the city have been plowed and/or sanded following a snowfall. The map lets locals know what roads have been plowed as well as how long it has been since the last pass. This is perfect for those icy days when you want to take your 2WD rear wheel drive car with bald summer tires up to the mountain.

🚂 The Train Man is back at the library

One of Bend’s most popular holiday attractions is back at the downtown Bend Library. Michael the Train Man has been bringing his impressive model trains to the library for a quarter century, and this year’s version is open to the public today (Tuesday, Dec 17th) and then Thursday, December 19th through December 23rd. Make sure to check the schedule for viewing times and expect a crowd!

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🦊 Funky Fauna is moving to Bend: Funky Fauna, the brewery out of Sisters known for their innovative farmhouse-style beers, is packing up shop and moving to Bend’s central district. While the new space won’t be open until sometime this spring, their Sisters location will be open the next two Saturdays, so you can still get your funk on.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday

🫖 Tea and book pairing: This event is in Sisters, but it is worth the drive. Suttle Tea has teamed up with the Deschutes Library for an afternoon of discovering new winter teas to go along with your new favorite book. 1 - 2 PM 450 E Cascade Ave, Sisters

🎨 Kids arctic fox painting: Why should adults get all the fun at sip & paints? This event (which I’m naming sippy cups & paint) will teach your little artists to paint an arctic fox scene. 3:45 - 5:15 PM 911 SE Armour Rd

🔥 Fireside festivities at Discovery Center: Come hang out at one of Bend’s newest neighborhoods for a holiday celebration. There will be cookie decorating with Sparrow, free hot cocoa, vendors, and even a visit from Santa himself. 5 - 7 PM NW Ochoa Dr

❄️ Winter solstice celebration: Celebrate the arrival of the winter solstice with an evening of Flow Zeda at the Hanai Center. Connect with your fellow Central Oregonians as you take part in this practice of movement, meditation, music, and breath. 5:30 - 7:30 PM 62430 Eagle Rd

🤓 Nerd night trivia: Science nerds unite! It's trivia time at Worthy Brewing, and there won’t be any layups (that’s a sports term) in this test of smarts. 6 PM 495 NE Bellevue Dr

Wednesday

🧑‍💼 Bend City Council meeting: Do your civic duty by tuning in and making your voice heard at the Bend City Council meeting. For those who can’t make it, the city posts helpful recaps after the fact so you can keep up to date. 5 PM

🕯️ Candle making workshop: Candle making and Jubelale. A match made in heaven. Head down to Deschutes for a holiday candle making class where all you have to do is show up and get your craft on. 1 - 6 PM 901 SW Simpson Ave

🏠️ Mini gingerbread house decorating: Looking for a fun and free way to experience a little holiday cheer. Bend Presbyterian Church is hosting a mini gingerbread house decorating class for you and your little one. Donations are accepted, or bring some non-perishable food to help feed someone in need. 2:30 - 4 PM 230 NE 9th St

🧶 Color & knit night: Want to take an evening to slow down and participate in a mindful activity amongst friends? Bend Cider Co is hosting their weekly paint and knit night. Bring your own supplies to work on that latest project that has been collecting dust next to the Christmas tree. 5:30 - 7 PM 64649 Wharton Ave

⁉️ Mystery book club: Murder, mystery, and mayhem! Join Roundabout Books for another round of mystery book club. This week’s thriller of choice is The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder: A Novel. 6 PM 900 NW Mt Washington Dr

Thursday

🦉 Winter Nights at the museum: It’s animal night at Winter Nights at the High Desert Museum. Dress up in your favorite animal costume and enjoy an evening at the museum making watercolor bookmarks, trying tasty craft brews, and decorating cookies. 4 - 7:30 PM High Desert Museum

🍺 Trivia night at The Abbey: Flex your knowledge of holiday movie classics like Elf, A Christmas Story, Home Alone, and Die Hard at Christmas movie trivia night with Monkless Belgian Ales. Merry Christmas, you filthy animals. 6 - 8 PM 900 SE Wilson Ave

👯 Winter Wonderettes musical: It’s your last weekend to catch the Winter Wonderettes show at the Cascades Theater. Grab your tickets now, as these last remaining shows are filling up fast. 7:30 PM 148 NW Greenwood Ave

⚪️ Bingo night at Spider City: It’s bingo night at Spider City Brewing, with proceeds going to help out the animals cared for by RylieMay Rescue Ranch. 6 - 8 PM 1155 SE 9th St

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday

Silver Moon Brewing | High Desert Blues Revival | 6 PM
Greg’s Grill | Band TBD | 6 PM

Wednesday

Crosscut Warming Hut | Eric Leadbetter | 6 PM
Commonwealth Pub | One Mad Man | 7:30 PM

Thursday

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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