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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! It’s about time to start putting together this year’s shop local guide. So if you’ve got a favorite local artist or shop, be sure to send them my way!

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 📽️ Bend Film Fest kicks off

• ☕️ A new coffee cart opens

• 🧖 Gather Sauna House is back by the river

Let’s get to it.

— Emily Randolph & Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🎬️ Film Fest kicks off

The 22nd annual Bend Film Festival kicks off today (Oct 8th) with showings around town every day through Sunday. You can check out the full schedule of films here.

The Bend Film Fest is more than just movies, though. There is the block party at The Commons on Thursday, the opening night party at The Capitol, and a film pitch competition. You can buy passes that get you into every showing or pick and choose your favorites.

☘️ Environmental Center Groundbreaking Celebration

The Environmental Center in downtown Bend is getting closer to breaking ground on a big-time overhaul of its 100-year-old building. To get ready, they need to clear out their old garden space. So bring a shovel and a pot, and take home one of their beautiful native plants. The event is free, but donations are always appreciated. And don’t worry, the garden will be back and better than ever after the renovation is complete. Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 PM

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🧖 Gather Sauna House is back at Riverbend Park: Gather Sauna House is back at Riverbend Park for the fall/winter/spring season! Don’t worry, Eastsiders, their space at Hanai will remain open throughout the winter, so now you have double the opportunity to get your sauna/cold plunge on.

☕️ Little Cole Coffee officially opens for business: Specialty coffee trailer Little Cole Coffee is open for business with their first pop-up at Somewhere That’s Green. You can find them there today (October 8th) through the weekend from 8 AM to 2 PM. Follow along on Instagram to see where they’ll be popping up next.

🍷 Bend Wine Bar is now the Winery at Manzanita: A lot is happening around the Box Factory right now (more on that soon), and Bend Wine Bar wanted to get in on the fun. Bend Wine Bar is now known as The Winery at Manzanita. While the name may be new, the owners, wines, and vibes have not changed. As an added bonus, you can now drive by the shop to check out their new signs as Lava Pass (the road between the Box Factory and Jack Straw) is officially open.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 10.8

📚 Banned Books Week: Silent Read-In: Celebrate the freedom to read with a cozy, collective sit-in among the shelves. Bring your own banned book or borrow one from the shop and spend a quiet morning immersed in words that challenge and inspire. 10 AM Roundabout Books

🥏 Bevel Putting Mayhem: Bevel’s Wednesday night putting mayhem tournaments are back! Put your disc golf putting skills to the test at this low-key weekly tourney. 5:30 PM Bevel Brewing

🌊 Walking the Upper Deschutes: Understanding Flows and Ecology: Take a guided walk along the river and learn how flows shape the ecology of the Deschutes. A perfect outing for nature lovers and curious minds alike. 4 PM Lava Island Falls Boat Ramp

🍻 Big Butte Challenge Final Bash: Celebrate the end of this year’s Big Butte Challenge with a party by the river. Expect prizes, good company, and post-challenge pints. 5 PM Bend Brewing

🏃 October Pub Run: Run, laugh, and raise a pint with Bend’s running community. This week’s pub run winds to Bend Brewing, making it a perfect pairing with the Big Butte Bash. 5:30 PM FootZone

💎 Mala Bracelet Making: Learn the art of mala-making while crafting your own meaningful bracelet. A grounding, hands-on workshop blending creativity with mindfulness. 6 PM The People’s Apothecary

🎭 What’s So Funny? A Satire Workshop: Learn the mechanics of satire and try your hand at crafting sharp, witty commentary in this free community workshop. 6 PM Downtown Bend Library

🎶 Song of Sunset Film Premiere & Songwriter Circle: A night of storytelling and music featuring local musicians with the premiere of Song of Sunset alongside a songwriter circle. Expect heartfelt tunes and cinematic magic. 6 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

😂 Stand-Up Comedy Live Taping: Be part of the audience for a live comedy taping of some of Bend’s best! Laugh, cheer, and maybe even catch yourself on film. 7:30 PM Silver Moon

🥕 Last Farmers Market: Head downtown for the last farmers market of the year. 😢 We’ll definitely be bringing some extra bags so we can stock up until Fill Your Pantry next month. 11 AM - 3 PM Brooks Alley

Thursday 10.9

🪓 Trail Maintenance Work Party: Grab some gloves, get outside, and give back to the trails you love. This work party keeps our winter playground in top shape. 9 AM Meissner Nordic

🥗 A Seat at the Table: Join Women of Impact and Influence in Action for a community preview event centered on connection, conversation, and meaningful action. 3:30 PM Hanai

🎬 BendFilm Block Party: Kick off BendFilm Fest with a downtown block party featuring film lovers, community vibes, and plenty of buzz before the screenings begin. 2 PM The Commons

🍄 Cascadia — A Fungal Paradise: Mushroom lovers, unite! Explore the wonders of fungi with Noah Siegel, co-author of Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast. A fascinating deep dive into Cascadia’s fungal world. 6:30 PM First Pres Church

🦇 Community Pint Night: Celebrate bat month and help raise a little money for Think Wild at Ale Apothecary’s community pint night. There will be bat-themed fun like Batman movies, bat trivia, and pumpkin carving (carving a bat is optional). 5 PM The Ale Apothecary

🧠 Head Games Trivia: Head down to Wonderland Chicken for an evening of trivia fun with Head Games Trivia. 7 PM Wonderland Chicken

🧶 Scrap Fabric Weaving Workshop: Learn how to turn that pile of leftover fabric into functional art with this hands-on workshop. 5:15 PM Freak’N Art

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 10.8

Anderson Knight Koenig | Crosscut | 6 PM
Sidney Joseph | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM 
Skeleton Crewe Trio | The Domino Room | 8 PM | Tickets

Thursday 10.9

Rusty McRae | The Lot | 6 PM
Sidney Joseph | Bar Rio | 6 PM
Linda Quon & Hello Trouble | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Smokey Brights & Chiggi Momo | Silver Moon | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Jeshua Marshall & The Flood | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Not Your Ex Lover, Family Obligation + Mari & the Dream | M&J Tavern | 9 PM

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

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

• Ready Mix Manager at Hooker Creek

• Assistant Manager- Inpatient Behavioral Health at St. Charles

• Packaging Operator at Deschutes Brewery

• Board President & Board Treasurer at Locavore (volunteer board positions)

• Patient Access Representative at Mosaic Community Health

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THANKS!

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