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Good morning, Bend! I hope everyone has a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend. Just a quick programming note before we get started. We won’t be publishing a newsletter on Monday, so I’ve included some extra events down below to hold you over until our next email goes out on Wednesday, May 27th.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

Everyone loves to recycle! It's easy, it makes you feel accomplished, and we all have the best intentions that our used stuff can have another life after we are done! Unfortunately, that's not the case in Deschutes County, as not everything is recyclable. For an updated guide on what you can recycle, click here.

Before we recycle anything, the most sustainable thing we can do is to reduce how much we buy and consume, reuse what we have, repair what is broken, and only then opt for the recycling bin! Recycling requires resources and energy, so it should be the last option for a product's end of life. 

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Waterslide season is here! Juniper is opening up its outdoor activity pool for the season on Saturday! The outdoor pool will be open Saturdays and Sundays for a few weeks before transitioning into daily operations once we get a little further into June.

Our next dinner club get-together is happening on Wednesday, May 27th, at 6 PM, and since we’re not sending out a newsletter on Monday, this is your last reminder to sign up and join in on the fun. You can grab your seat here.

Central Oregonians showed up for the primary elections that took place on Tuesday, with nearly 45% of ballots returned. Some of the big items to note were voters shooting down the gas tax and both Jamie Collins and Rick Russell getting more than 50% of the vote for the county commissioner. By getting over 50%, they win their seat and don’t have to run in the general election in November.

☕ Dilly Dally 3rd Anniversary Party: Come celebrate the 3rd anniversary of Dilly Dally — one of my favorite coffee shops to grab a cortado and work for a few hours. They’ll have live music, flash tattoos, screen printing, and plenty more. It’s a great way to kick off the afternoon before heading down to the Primus concert. Friday 1 - 6 PM Dilly Dally Coffee

☕ Sisters Coffee Jackstraw cafe grand opening party: Sisters Coffee at Jackstraw is open, and they're throwing a proper party to celebrate. There will be dancing with Get Up & Groove, free bags of coffee with a drink or food purchase, pop-up shops, and more! Friday from 8 AM Sisters Coffee Jackstraw

🎒 Portland Gear grand opening: The Old Mill is getting a new tenant as retailer Portland Gear is officially opening on Saturday. The doors open at 10 AM, and the first 50 folks will get a free t-shirt! They’ll also be raffling off gear all day long.

🍔 Midcity Smashburger’s last day on the east side: Midcity Smashburger is closing up shop on the east side as they prepare to move to the new Basecamp pod behind Powder House. They’ll be open through Monday and then will reopen when Basecamp officially opens their doors (likely sometime in the next few weeks).

💃 Studio 61st Grand Opening: Bend's newest dance studio (they were previously Seksé Fit) opens its doors at the Box Factory for a grand opening celebration. Studio 61st offers classes in contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, Latin, and pole dance for all skill levels. Saturday 6 PM Box Factory

🍻 Crosscut Warming Hut 6-year anniversary party: And last but certainly not least, Crosscut Warming Hut is celebrating six years in business. Count backwards, and that was a rough time to open! Here’s to six more years of lodge vibes and beverages around the fire pits. They’ll have live music, drink specials, and a special collab brew with Sunriver Brewing. Saturday 12:30 - 8 PM Crosscut Warming Hut

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One Less Thing. A Whole Lot More Summer.

Summer is full. The kids are home, the weekends are packed, and your to-do list isn't getting any shorter. But somewhere in the middle of all of it, there's something really nice about knowing the house is still getting taken care of, especially when you're not the one doing it.

TurnKey has built a reputation here in Bend, and the local reviews speak for themselves. Even on the busiest weeks, you'll know it's coming. A clean home waiting for you, already on the calendar, already handled.

Right now, new weekly or monthly recurring clients save $150 across their first three visits, making it the easiest time to give TurnKey a try and enjoy the whole summer knowing you've made a little more extra time to enjoy.

Book online at TurnKey Home Cleaning or give them a call at 541-640-5154. They're happy to help get you set up. Use promo code SUMMER150 at checkout to claim your $150 in savings.

🌾 Elevation Farmers Market: Another Friday at the market — local produce, local makers, and a great afternoon browse. 3 PM Elevation Bend

🕯️ Copal Ceremony: A sacred ceremony rooted in the indigenous traditions of the Yucatan, centered around copalli, the sacred resin of Mesoamerica. Hear stories from the Maya Book of Life, drink copal tea, receive the sacred smudge, and reconnect with something ancient. 6 PM The People's Apothecary

🍷 Sips of History: Willamette Valley Vineyards opens its cellar for a rare tasting of aged wines with the stories behind them. 6 PM Willamette Valley Vineyards

🎸 Unofficial Claypool Lennon Delirium Afterparty: The show's over, but the night isn't. Head to The Domino Room for the unofficial afterparty with Shafty keeping the energy going until late. 9:30 PM The Domino Room

🚵 Gear Fix Group Shuttle Ride: Hop a free shuttle up the hill for an intermediate trail ride courtesy of Gear Fix and Cog Wild. 5:30 PM Gear Fix

🧘 Womb Tending: Learn hands-on practices and meditations for cultivating womb and pelvic health. Whether you are menstruating or in menopause, this will be a meaningful experience of self-care. 12 PM Location shared after signup

💪 NPC Bodybuilding Cascadian Classic: The Cascadian Classic comes to the Expo Center for a day of serious athleticism, serious dedication, and seriously impressive physiques. 9 AM Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

🥞 Pajama Party Brunch at Coyote: Roll out of bed, don't change, and head to Coyote for a pajama party brunch. The dress code is the whole point. 11 AM Coyote

👦 Kids' Day in May at Sunriver: A full afternoon of family fun at The Village at Sunriver, one of those events the kids will talk about all week. 11 AM The Village at Sunriver

🍺 Bend Brews & Beyond: Back for one day only, and this time they're bringing the music. Fifty Oregon breweries and cideries descend on Drake Park, plus over a dozen non-alcoholic options, so everyone can celebrate. 12 PM Drake Park

🪢 3 Essential Field Knots & Expedition Stories: Learn three knots that could save your life in the backcountry, then stick around for expedition stories that'll make you want to go on an adventure immediately. 1:30 PM Larkspur Community Center

🌿 Forage to Table: Wander through Central Oregon's landscape with Wanderlust Tours, learning to identify edible plants, then turn your finds into something delicious. One of the most memorable experiences on the calendar. 3 PM Wanderlust Tours

🎸 Yellowcard Afterparty: Emo Social: The Yellowcard show ends, and Volcanic Theatre Pub picks right up with an emo afterparty. If you know the words to Ocean Avenue, you know where to be. 10 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🗝 Vintage Thrifts Pop-Up: Come find some new-to-you summer styles and enjoy a tasty beverage from UPP Liquids while you’re at it. 11 AM - 4 PM UPP Liquids

🪩 Totally 80s Bingo: Come enjoy a morning of bingo and raise some money for the KIDS Center. 9:30 AM Silver Moon

🐦 Bird Walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve: A peaceful Sunday morning bird walk through one of Central Oregon's most beautiful preserves. Binoculars encouraged, coffee thermos mandatory. 8 AM Camp Polk Meadow Preserve

🌱 Spring Plant Sale and Farmers Market: Stock up the garden and the fridge at Worthy Brewing with their plant sale and farmers market. 10 AM Worthy Brewing

🧘 Free Outdoor Yoga: Take your practice outside at Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja Play. Fresh air, good movement, zero excuses. 10:30 AM Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja Play

🏺 Pinch Pots with Camp Clay: Get your hands in clay and make something beautiful at Camp Clay's Sunday afternoon workshop hosted by the Deschutes Public Library. 12:30 PM Camp Clay

🍽 Supper Club: Join Stoked Supper Club for an evening of dining that you won’t forget. Seats are available for Sunday and Monday’s dinners. Sunday & Monday Aspen Lakes Golf Club

🎤 Community Big Sing: Come sing your heart out with a 100+ person community choir. No experience (or talent) required. 1:30 PM Larkspur Community Center

🐶 Collars at Ballers: Calling all pups, pet parents, and patio lovers to join Ballers & Brews for an afternoon of dogs, drinks, food, community, and fun. 12 - 3 PM Ballers & Brews

🏰 Disney Movie Trivia: Put your Disney trivia knowledge to the test at a special Memorial Day edition of trivia at Bevel Brewing. 6 PM Bevel Brewing

🤣 Improv Showcase 500: The Bend Institute of Comedy is bringing the laughs next weekend with their showcase event - the Improv Showcase 500. The set will feature three teams - Mixtape, Indoor Adventure Club, and Rookie Revolution - as they battle it out on stage with no script, no safety net, and every joke made up in real time. Saturday, May 30th at 7:30 PM Open Space Event Studios - Tickets $20 online or $25 at the door

Damage Overdose | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Slender Gems | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets 
Bigfoot County | Boneyard Pub | 6 PM
Long Gone Wilder | Portello Lounge | 7 PM
Claypool Gold | Hayden Homes | 7 PM | Tickets 
Danger Kitty | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM 
Shafty | The Domino Room | 9:30 PM | Tickets

Jason's Light Heavyweights | River’s Place | 6 PM
Yellowcard | Hayden Homes | 6 PM | Tickets
Doc Ryan | On Tap | 6 PM 
Superball | Worthy Brewing | 7 PM
Mason James & Samantha Hart | Portello Lounge | 7 PM
MECH | The Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM 
Vinyl Williams | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Berzerk | Silver Moon | 5 PM | Tickets

Shineola | The Commonwealth Pub | 4 PM 
Piña Colada | River’s Place | 5 PM
False Flowers | Silver Moon | 6 PM | Tickets
Champagne Bubblebath | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets

Coyote Rider | Chow | 11 AM

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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