🚫 Two Restaurants Closing This Weekend

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! And good luck to all the parents out there with kids at home asking for a piece of candy every five minutes.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🏋️ Grand opening party at Bar Method

• 🚧 Olney and Wall intersection reopening

• 🚫 Two Restaurants Closing this Weekend

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🚧 Olney and Wall Intersection to Open on Thursday

After a brief shutdown, the intersection at Olney and Wall is reopening on Thursday. Just in time to head downtown for some trick-or-treating fun!

🎁 November Premium Member Perk

November is almost upon us, and that means it’s time for this month’s premium member perk. What is our premium membership? Well, I’m glad you asked! It’s a way for folks to chip in and support the Bend Buzz directly. As a thank you, I send out a super secret premium member email each month with a little behind-the-scenes info, a roundup of notable upcoming events for the month ahead, and a discount or freebie from a local business.

This month’s perk comes from our friends at Play Society, who have generously offered all premium members a free open-play pass. So if you have little ones (ages 0-5) and haven’t yet checked out their space, this is a great way to do so!

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍽️ Last weekend for Sunriver Brewing on Galveston and Bar Rio: Want to enjoy one last round of Tapas at Bar Rio or a pint of Vicous Mosquito at Sunriver Brewing on Galveston? Saturday, November 1st, will be your last chance for both. Sunriver Brewing will be closing its Galveston location for good, as the Old Bakery building will be undergoing renovations (Bosa plans on sticking around). Across the river, Bar Rio will be transitioning the restaurant into an event space. Luckily, you can still find their food at The Grove and Midtown Yacht Club (although with a more limited selection).

🏋️‍♀️ Bar Method Grand Opening: Join Bar Method in NWX as they celebrate their opening. Stop by on Thursday to meet the team, tour the studio, and enjoy some local treats. You can even take part in a complimentary class to see what the fuss is all about. October 30th from 3 - 5 PM (complimentary class at 5:30 PM). 2838 NW Crossing Dr

🔧 River’s Place 7th Anniversary Party/Murder Mystery: River’s Place is celebrating 7 years in business with a party fitting for the season. Dress in your finest of costumes and take part in the whodunnit murder mystery with clues scattered throughout the lot. October 29th from 6 to 8 PM

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TOGETHER WITH GLAMOROUS BEAUTY STUDIO

Glow Starts Here

Looking for a new go-to beauty spot in Bend? Glamorous Beauty Studio opened in April and offers full-service hair, skin, and nail care all under one (very chic) roof. Book a custom color or highlight, blowout, extensions, rejuvenating facial, lash lift or extensions, gel-X manicure, brow or waxing service, and walk out feeling refreshed and put-together.

✨ Book your appointment and get your glow on.

Want to see the studio first? Don’t miss their Glam & Glow Night on November 13 with mini services, hair tinsel, permanent jewelry, press-on nails, drinks, and holiday gift specials. 5:30–8 PM at 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr.

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 10.29

🍭 Candy & Bier Flight Pairing: Want to maximize the enjoyment of eating your kids’ Halloween candy? Head over to Monkless Ales for a candy and bier pairing, so you’ll know exactly which beverage to pair with those mini Rolos. All Day Monkless Belgian Ales

👻 Literary Ghost Walk: Take an evening stroll through the downtown Bend library, and you may find yourself face to face with the ghosts of authors past. 6:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

🥏 Putting Mayhem: Put your (disc) putting skills to the test at Bevel’s weekly putting mayhem tournament. Sink every shot and you’ll take home a little bonus cash. 5:30 PM Bevel Brewing

🖋️ Kids Studio! Inktober: Did you wake up this morning in a bit of a panic, knowing that the kids are out of school for the rest of the week? There’s still time to join Freak’N Art’s Kids Studio camp! Here, your little ones can explore the world of ink and art while you get some work done (or just enjoy a quiet cup of coffee). 9:30 AM Freak’N Art

🎶 Music Bingo: It’s music! It’s bingo! What’s not to love at this fun weekly event? 6:30 PM Portello Lounge

🏗️ Visionary Growth in Bend: Join the Bend Chamber for a session exploring what visionary growth really means through major planning efforts, landmark development projects, and a commitment to preserving the unique character of Bend. 5 PM Deschutes Brewery

🏃 Costume Pub Run: You probably won’t be setting any PRs on this run! Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy a casual run through Tumalo with your favorite running friends. 5:30 PM Bend Cider Co

Thursday 10.30

🎃 Halloween Pumpkin Carving: Crux is providing the pumpkins, carving tools, and beer. You just need to bring a little creativity. All Day Crux

🧘 Sit Spot Community Gathering: Don’t let the craziness of Halloween and the approaching winter overwhelm you. This 1-hour forest bathing experience will help connect you with nature and wash that stress away. 1 PM Shevlin Park

🥷 Halloween Hang Out: Let your little ones get their ninja on (in full ninja attire!) at Free Spirit’s Halloween Hang Out. There are a variety of times available for different ages. Maybe we’ll see you there! Free Spirit Yoga Ninja Play

🎉 The Great Pumpkin Party: Good grief, Charlie Brown! Enjoy an evening of games, costumes, pizza, and more at the Great Pumpkin Party. The event is free and open to all. 6 - 8 PM Church of the Cascades

🍭 Trick or Treat: Desert Sage Memory Care is hosting an early trick or treat event with candy, face painting, and more! 6 - 7 PM Desert Sage Memory Care

🎭️ Haunting of Hill House: What better way to get into the spooky season mood than with a live performance of Haunting of Hill House by Cascades Theatrical Company? 7:30 PM Cascades Theatrical Company

🍗 Trivia at Wonderland: Put your trivia skills to the test at downtown Bend’s spiciest wing joint. Head Games Trivia will be bringing the questions while Wonderland Chicken provides the heat. 7 PM Wonderland Chicken

UPCOMING EVENTS

🖌️ Kids Studio! Contemporary Native American Art: Cure the early release blues with this three-week class that explores the work of contemporary native American artists. During the classes, your kids (ages 7 - 12) will create a collage, a beaded composition, and a hanging sculpture, all inspired by the works of artists like Wendy Red Star, Jeffery Gibson, Marie Watt, and Cannupa Hanska Luger. Classes take place on Wednesdays, November 5th through the 19th, from 1:30 - 3:30 PM at Freak’N Art, and space is limited to just 10 students.

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LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 10.29

The Rumpeppers | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Austin Scott Brown | ROAM | 6 PM
Bill Powers | Crosscut Warming Hut | 6 PM
The Throwbacks | Old St. Francis School | 7 PM
Central Oregon Mastersingers | Tower Theatre | 7 PM | Tickets
Chandler P & Friends | The Capitol | 8 PM | Tickets
Dean Mueller and Lilli Worona | Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Jonah Marais | Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets

Thursday 10.30

Aaron Watson | Midtown Ballroom | 7 PM | Tickets
Coyote Rider | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Mari & The Dream | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Sidney Joseph | The Lot | 6 PM
Grits ’N’ Gravy | River’s Place | 6 PM
Problem Stick & Cutter Marie | M & J Tavern | 9 PM
The Hugs | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Five for Fighting | Tower Theatre | 7:30 PM | Tickets
The Hasbens | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 9 PM | Tickets
Blu Egyptian | Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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

• Medical Assistant at Mosaic Community Health

• Trail Maintenance Coordinator at COTA

• Executive Director at COTA

• Agricultural Irrigation Specialist at Deschutes Soil & Water Conservation District

• Donor Relations Manager at Tower Theatre Foundation

• Strategic Account Manager at BASX

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

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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