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Good morning, Bend! It’s Monday, and the first official day of fall. That means the leaves are changing, the mornings are getting crisper, and we’re halfway to when days start getting longer again.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

🩸 Join Us for a Blood Drive at Sierra James Construction! 🩸

Sierra James Construction is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive at our construction warehouse in Bend. Every donation helps save lives, and we still have a few slots left!

As a thank-you, all participants will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card to Eastside Gardens. You’ll also get a $15 gift card through the Red Cross.

📍 Where: Sierra James Construction, 747 SE Business Way, Bend, OR
📅 When: Wednesday, October 14, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

👉 Schedule your appointment at:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SierraJames

We love our Central Oregon community, and this is one way we can give back.

Together, let’s make a difference - one donation at a time.

📞 (541) 306-3775
🌐 sierrajamesconstruction.com

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The city of Bend is growing, and thus, so is the City of Bend (you know, the folks who approve your permits and collect your property taxes and whatnot). Those folks have outgrown the current space at their downtown offices and have received permission to begin the process to purchase the old PacificSource building on the east side of town. This building will not be the new city hall, just another spot for city staff to work.

🥡 Ma Dee Thai reopens at On Tap: After a brief hiatus, Ma Dee Thai has reopened at On Tap. Their cart was previously located at the Bend RV Resort, and they’re taking the spot previously occupied by Himalayan Bites at On Tap.

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It's finally here! This Friday, Ballet Bend celebrates the grand opening of our first full season presenting the best professional dance companies from across North America. Premiering September 25^th and 26^th at the Tower Theatre, we open with a marquee triple bill featuring three companies, each performing their most well-known work, including: 

From classical to contemporary ballet, Ballet Bend celebrates a range of dance styles - always at the highest level. 

Bend Buzz readers can use code balletbend10 for 10% off their purchase.

👶 Bend Stroller Society Meetup: Parents and caregivers! Head to Alpenglow Park for a meetup where you can chat with other adults while your kids run wild on the playground. 10 AM Alpenglow Park

🙋 Bingo with Bren: Want to support local wildlife in Central Oregon? This week’s round of bingo at Bevel Brewing will be supporting the team at Think Wild. 6 PM Bevel Brewing

📚 Family Story Time: Bring the littles (ages 0 - 5, please) to the new library for a morning of stories and movement. 9:30 AM Central Library

🏂 Actually, It Is Rocket Science: Ready to start building that winter stoke? Head to the Tower Theatre for a pair of showings of Teton Gravity Research’s ski film Actually, It Is Rocket Science. 6 & 8 PM Tower Theatre

🎩 Culture Curious Kids: Does your kid enjoy the finer things in life? Then this meetup at the library is for them. Here, they can hang out with other kids to celebrate the art, food, and culture of different communities throughout the world. 4 PM Central Library

🪶 Stained Glass Feather Suncatcher Class: At this two-part class, you’ll learn how to make your own feather-shaped suncatcher. 6 PM DIYCave

🎶 Edna Vasquez Live: Join the Latino Community Association at the Tower Theatre for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and purpose featuring the extraordinary Edna Vazquez. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🤣 Comedy Open Mic: Bring your best 5-minute setlist or just sit back and watch as Bend’s budding comics deliver the jokes. 8 PM Coyote

🛠 Mini Makers Market: Its Tuesday, which means it’s a great day to shop local! Head to The Grove for their weekly mini maker market. 5:30 PM The Grove

🦫 Beaver Block Party: OSU-Cascades is throwing a block party to kick off the start of fall classes. This event is free and open to all (Ducks included). 5 - 9 PM OSU-Cascades Oval Green

👩‍💼 Celebrate N Elevate: Swing by Bend Tea + Art Lounge for a women’s networking event focused on heart-centered celebration, encouragement, and elevation. 6 PM Bend Tea + Art Lounge

🧠 Tuesday Trivia: Put those brains to work at Mountain Burger’s weekly Tuesday trivia night. 7:30 PM Mountain Burger

💾 AI: An Honest Conversation: Want to wrap your head around what’s going with AI? You’re not alone! This talk breaks it down in plain English. 5:30 PM Central Library

🧗 Post 58 New Student Night: A few weeks back we shared that Post 58 was looking for adult volunteers. Now it’s the kids’ turn. They’re hosting a new student night where teens can learn all about the program and how to get involved. 7 PM Marshall High School

🦘 Jump for Joy Toddler Time: The library has teamed up with Mountain Air for a free afternoon of jumping for the littles. Register through the link to grab your spot. 12:30 PM Mountain Air

🤝 SCORE Small Business Counseling: Running a small business and need a little help from someone who has been there and done that? SCORE business advisors will be at the library and are happy to lend an ear and provide some advice. 5:30 PM Central Library

🌱 Tour of Bend Seed Extractory: Want to learn how the forest service extracts and stores native seeds? The Natural Plant Society is hosting a tour of the Bend Seed Extractory so you can see how the sausage is made…or seeds are saved, in this instance. 10 AM US Bend Seed Extractory

🧘 Meditation for Beginners: Curious about meditation, feel stressed or overwhelmed, or just want to cultivate a greater calm and presence in your daily life? Elizabeth Meyer, LCSW, is holding a four-week mindfulness class focusing on meditation for beginners. Here you'll learn practical techniques for becoming more present, regulating stress, and creating a greater sense of ease in both the body and mind. Classes take place every Tuesday at 5:30 PM starting October 6th at 150 NE Bend River Mall Drive. 

💪 Practical Health Lab: Health shouldn’t be this damn complicated. Stop waiting for the perfect time to get serious about it.This isn’t a workout program—it’s a facilitated four-week lab combining practical health, coaching, and accountability to help you build an approach you can actually stick with. Starts Oct. 8 at 5:30 PM on Zoom. Bend Buzz readers get 10% off with code BEPRACTICAL.

Bluegrass Collective | Silvermoon | 7 PM

Joe Schulte's Bluegrass Circus | Goodlife Brewing | 6 PM
Adam Carlson | Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM
Godsmack + Stone Temple Pilots | Hayden Homes Amphitheater | 6 PM | Tickets
Spafford | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 7 PM | Tickets

Friday:

🥣 Chili feed & raffle at Deschutes Historical Museum
🕯 Shine A Light Bend at Drake Park
🏋 Burpees & Burritos at GymX
✂ Free Shred Day at Washington Trust Bank
🪕 Sisters Folks Festival (All Weekend)
🩰 Ballet Bend at Tower Theatre

Saturday:

🧑‍🎨 Bend Artists’ Studio Tours (Sat & Sun)
🗝 Oregon’s Largest Garage & Vintage Sale at Deschutes Fairgrounds (Sat & Sun)
☕ Cards & Coffee at Sparrow Mercado
🏋 Free Barre3 class at Trailhead Lodge
🤖 Lego Robotics Workshop at Cascades Academy
🍆 HUMP! Film Fest at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Sunday:

✍ Rebels Who Write at The Commons
🧖 Yogalates + Sauna at Gather Sauna Hanai
🏍 Hardtails Highway to Hope

Live Music:

🎤 Maruja Limón at Tower Theatre
🎸 Bend Speedfest 2 at Silver Moon
🎵 Jack Johnson at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
🥁 Drifting Roots at Silver Moon

Stay cool, and thank you again for reading!

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