🇺🇸 Veterans Day in Bend

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Just a reminder that the larch trees around Central Oregon are still looking pretty darn nice. That won’t be the story for much longer, though…

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🥏 A new disc golf store comes to town

• 🧖 Flux Thermal Lounge is ready for business

• 🇺🇸 Veterans Day in Bend

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

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SNAPSHOTS

Veterans Day Perks

Tuesday is Veterans Day (details on the parade below), and every year, a number of Bend businesses step up to provide free meals, admission, or other perks to our local veterans. Here’s the list I have so far.

• Free admission to the High Desert Museum

• Free lunch at the VFW Post 1643

• Free meal at J Dub

• BOGO at Chipotle (4 - 8 PM)

• Free Red’s Tavern Burger at Red Robin

• Free 12oz brewed coffee at Starbucks

Many of these deals are announced at the last minute, so I’ll share any I hear of after hitting send on this newsletter over on Instagram.

🏠️ Bend Homes Taking Longer to Sell

Every real estate nerd’s favorite monthly report, The Beacon Report, dropped its November edition last week, and one number really jumped off the page. The number of days on the market for sold properties hit a level not seen since before the pandemic. What does that mean in the grand scheme of things for real estate in Bend? Beats me, I’m just a newsletter writer. But it was kinda interesting (and you’re not alone if your house is taking more than a few days to sell).

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🥏 A new disc golf store opens: Bend has a brand new disc golf store, as Dingerz Disc Golf Warehouse has opened a physical location on the east side of town, across the street from Winco. If you want to check them out, you’ll have to wait one more day as they are closed on Mondays (but open every other day of the week).

🧖 Flux Thermal Lounge opens at the Century Center: Flux Thermal Lounge has officially opened their brand new contrast therapy space in the Century Center. Here you can enjoy their hot soak and cold plunge pools, either with a one-off visit or through their monthly membership. Right now, they are open Wednesday through Sunday.

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TOGETHER WITH CASCADE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER

At Cascade Village Shopping Center, we make dining and shopping in Bend a breeze. With a wide variety of stores, delicious dining options, and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to spend your day. Shop, dine, and experience everything the Cascade Village Shopping Center has to offer, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Trader Joe’s, See’s Candies, Moose Sisters, PetSmart, El Rancho Grande, Pretty Moments Lingerie, World Market, Men’s Wearhouse, Best Buy, and Dakota’s Brick Shop, to name a few!

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Monday 11.10

🌿 Wild Ones Training: Turning Passion into Advocacy: Join Oregon Wild for an evening of community, conservation, and empowerment. Learn how to channel your love of the outdoors into meaningful advocacy and gain tools to make a difference for Oregon’s wild places. 5 PM Worthy Brewing

🔢 Math Stories: Math meets imagination in this interactive event for families. Explore problem-solving through storytelling and hands-on activities designed to make numbers come alive. 5:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

📚 Fall into OBOB: Book lovers and trivia fans unite! Roundabout Books hosts this virtual Oregon Battle of the Books prep session featuring Better Than Butter. Perfect for readers looking to dive into the fun of OBOB season. 6 PM Virtual (Zoom)

🍸️ Cocktail Class: Grab some friends and learn how to mix up the perfect Tom Collins at Waypoint at The Grove’s new cocktail classes. 6 PM Waypoint at The Grove

🪡 Adult Open Sew: Want to spend the evening getting a little crafty? Join Two Suns Art for their open sew time. They have all the tools needed to get started, plus a little guidance if you don’t know the difference between a bobbin and a backstitch. 5:30 PM Two Suns Art

🤚 Bingo with Bren: Support the folks at Habitat for Humanity and have a little fun at Bingo with Bren at Bevel Brewing. 6 PM Bevel Brewing

Tuesday 11.11

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade: Come and support the veteran community here in Central Oregon at the annual Veterans Day parade. The parade makes its way along Newport Ave before turning down Wall Street and finally heading along Drake Park. 11 AM Downtown Bend

☕ Commerce & Coffee: Start your Tuesday strong with caffeine and connections at Bend Chamber’s monthly networking meetup. Chat with local professionals and spark ideas over your morning cup. 8 AM Kernutt Stokes

🧥 Sweata’ Weatha’ Clothing Swap: Bring your coziest clothes to swap and refresh your fall wardrobe sustainably. Hot drinks, good vibes, and plenty of warm finds await. 5:30 PM J Bar J Community Campus

🍻 After Hours Networking: Wind down the workday with the Bend business crowd. Enjoy local brews, light bites, and easy mingling in a laid-back setting. Bring toilet paper to donate to Bethlehem Inn and get connected to your community. 5:30 PM Bridge 99

✍️ The Secret of Writing Memoir: Uncover the art of turning memory into story. This guided session helps writers explore structure, honesty, and voice while crafting a compelling personal narrative. 5:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

🎥 Girl Winter Film Tour: Kick off winter stoke season with an inspiring lineup of films celebrating women in snow sports. Expect powder-packed stories, mountain camaraderie, and a night of pure stoke. 6 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🧘 Surviving the Times: An Introduction to Somatics: Learn to reconnect with your body and calm your nervous system in this gentle somatics workshop at Hanai. Explore grounding practices to help you move through stress, build resilience, and find ease in challenging times. 6 PM Hanai

🏘️ YIMBY Meetup: Join this month’s YIMBY meetup, where the discussion will be on accessory commercial units and their impact on creating more livable and walkable neighborhoods. 5:30 PM Wildwood

🐿️ Wildlife Trivia: Test your knowledge of local wildlife, outdoor recreation, conservation news, and more at trivia with Think Wild. 6 PM The Lot

LIVE MUSIC

Monday 11.10

Bluegrass Collective | Silver Moon | 7 PM

Tuesday 11.11

El Khat & Guests | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Michelle Van Handel | Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM
Mary Chicken Soup & Rice | Silver Moon | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Charles Wesley Godwin | Midtown Ballroom | 8 PM | Tickets

WEEKEND PREVIEW

🎨 Friday is for flavor, film, and a little bit of fancy. Feeling generous (and thirsty)? Sip and support at Raise a Glass for the Kids, a benefit for the Assistance League of Bend’s youth programs. Over at Roundabout Books, trail expert Eli Boschetto shares his updated guide, 100 Classic Hikes: Oregon—perfect inspiration for your next weekend wander. Ski season dreamers can head to the premiere of “Worthless Milk”, the latest telemark film from Tele Colo. To end the night, you can dance into the weekend at Pa La Cultura Fiesta De Baile, or catch sharp, intergalactic humor at TJ’s “Alien Everywhere” Tour.

🎉 Saturday brings the cozy chaos Bend does best. Kick off your morning with some mindfulness and fresh air at the Birding 101 Workshop, or trade your jigsaw puzzles at the library’s Puzzle Swap (yes, it’s as wholesome as it sounds). Then, swing by Upp Liquids for the Holiday Makers Market, where local artisans bring out their best for early shoppers and last-minute gifters alike. As the day winds down, the snow stoke ramps up—10 Barrel’s Pray for Snow Party returns, complete with beer, bands, and plenty of giveaways. If you’re craving laughs, take your pick: Crave Bend hosts the no-filter Shameless Storytelling Comedy Competition, and Craft Kitchen presents Crowd Control Comedy, a night of stand-up and cold brews that’s guaranteed to warm you up.

☀️ Sunday slows the pace for meaning, makers, and memory. Ease into the afternoon with None of the Answers, a thoughtful community discussion that’s all about curiosity and connection. Round out the weekend at The Fuhgeddaboudit Variety Show, a lively mix of comedy, music, and performance supporting the Alzheimer’s Association—because laughter really is the best medicine.

🎶 The weekend soundtrack: pure fire, with something for every mood and moment. Kick things off with the soulful energy of The Sextones or the powerhouse vocals of Judith Hill, then sway into the smooth grooves of The Soul Collective. Keep the rhythm rolling with Coyote Rider’s Americana flair and Drive to Space’s psychedelic jams. Bourbon & Bellows and DuBb Central turn up the volume at Silver Moon, blending brass, bass, and high-energy vibes that’ll have you dancing long after last call. Double Jump, Tyler Benke, and Jaqueline Hyde light up the stage, and The Stinkfoot Orchestra delivers a wild, funky finish at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

THANKS!

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