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TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Can you believe we’re only 17 days away from concert season at the Amphitheater??

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🪩 An extra groovy edition of First Friday 🕺 

• 🤝 Join us at our first meetup

• ⛺️ A new company offering stylish sleepovers

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

SPONSORED BY AUSTIN BUSKOHL REAL ESTATE

Feeling Uncertain About the Market? You’re Not Alone.

Even with everything going on this year, buyer and seller activity in Bend is still tracking with seasonal norms. In fact, the $500K and $600K price ranges are currently the second and third strongest-selling brackets in the area.

So why does it still feel so uncertain?

If you're thinking about buying or selling but hesitating because of all the economic noise, you're not crazy. There’s a lot to sort through right now, and it’s hard to make a confident decision when the headlines are this loud.

That’s where I come in. I help people cut through the noise and make clear, informed decisions based on the facts, not the fear.

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s the right time to make a move, I’d love to grab coffee and walk through what’s really happening—no pressure, no sales pitch. Just the clarity you might be missing—because in the end, it’s not my decision to make. It’s yours.

📩 Reach out anytime. I’m always up for a good conversation.

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SNAPSHOTS

🪩 First Friday - May edition

The calendar has turned over to May, and that means it’s time for another First Friday. After checking out the art at the Old Mill, make your way downtown for a throwback party. Wear your best ’70s bell-bottoms or '80s neon, check off all the items at the scavenger hunt, and prepare to dance the night away (we heard there might be a pop-up dance party around 5:30 🤫).

🤝 Come hang out with us

On May 28th, we’re hosting our first meetup at BendTECH coworking space, and you’re invited! This month’s theme is work-from-home/remote worker networking, so if you spend way too much time at your home office or in the corner of a local coffee shop and want to get out and meet some new folks, this is the event for you!

BendTECH is graciously providing the space and some beverages for the event. If you’d like to attend, it takes place on May 28th from 5:30 - 7 PM. You can RSVP here.

And just a reminder that our May premium member perk is a one-month floating desk pass at BendTECH (that would normally cost you 300 big ones). There’s still time to sign up and get in on this deal!

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

Quick hits:

• Sunriver Brewing on the east side is now offering a weekend brunch

• Foxtail dropped their new summer cake menu

• On A Wing & A Crêpe and Stone Pine Pizza joining the Dogwood food cart pod

⛺️ A new company offering stylish sleepovers: Want to give your kids the most stylish sleepover party in town? Elite Teepees Bend creates stylish themed sleepover (or party) setups for kiddos and adults alike. They just started accepting bookings this month, so give them a look for some summertime fun.

🍕 Abe Capanna’s to open a brick-and-mortar location: Abe Capanna’s, the Detroit-style pizza cart parked at Crosscut, is expanding into a brick-and-mortar location this summer. There is no word yet on the exact location, but the owner, Cliff Abrahams, told the Bulletin that it will be on the east side near St. Charles. Perhaps Hablo Taco will be getting a new neighbor 🤔 

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday 5.2

🐕️ Ruffwear warehouse sale: Take advantage of the fact that we live in the home of Ruffwear HQ by scoring some sweet deals on discontinued gear, lightly blemished seconds, and returns at their warehouse sale. The sale runs 12 - 5 PM on Friday and 10 AM - 3 PM on Saturday. 2843 NW Lolo Dr

🤣 Steve Hofstetter in Bend: Come see the comedian who has racked up hundreds of millions of views on social media and sold out shows around the country. 7 PM The Capitol

🎪 Paranormal Cirque: The circus takes on a spooky twist with the Paranormal Cirque at the Deschutes County Expo Center. Leave the kids at home for this frighteningly good time. 7:30 PM (and running all weekend) Deschutes County Expo Center

🏡 Home and garden show: Head next door for a slightly less frightening experience at the Home and Garden show. Browse the displays from over 200 vendors and attend the live demos and educational seminars. Fri - Sun 10 AM - 5 PM (4 PM on Sun)

🛼 Friday night roller dance: It’s a Friday night boogie on skates at The Pavilion. Lace up your favorite pair of roller skates and show off those dance moves. Tonight’s theme is glow sticks and pop music (every week has a different theme). 7:30 - 9:30 PM The Pavilion

🌼 Create your own hanging basket: Head out to Whistle Stop Farm to learn how to start and care for your own hanging basket. The baskets will be given plenty of time in Whistle Stop Farm’s greenhouse to get a head start and be ready for a summer of sun in Bend. 5:30 PM Whistle Stop Farm

🎨 Michelle Schultz breezeway art show: Add one more stop to your First Friday hit list with Michelle Schultz’s art show at the Box Factory breezeway. There will be wine from Stoller, live music, art, and activities for the kiddos. 6 - 6:45 PM Box Factory breezeway

Saturday 5.3

🛼 Lava City roller derby: It's roller derby season, and Lava City Roller Derby is taking on the Sick Town (Corvallis) crew at The Pavilion. 3:30 PM The Pavilion

🐈️ Cat cafe sound bath: Spend a relaxing morning with some furry feline friends at the cat cafe sound bath. 9 - 10 AM Playful Paws Cat Cafe

🐩 Paws & Petals Spring Market: Want more pet-themed fun? Join the crew at VRCCO for the Paws & Petals spring market. There will be food from Ponch's Place, vendors, live music, and an adoption tent from Street Dog Hero. 11 AM - 5 PM Ponch's Place

🏇 Derby derps: Kentucky Derby meets Mystery Science Theater 3000. Put on your best derby hat, enjoy some mint juleps, and take in an afternoon of comedy at Silver Moon Brewing. 1 - 4:30 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🔥 Fire & burlesque: The evenings are still cold in Central Oregon, but this show promises to be a hot one. This show combines fire dancing, singing, and burlesque. 8 - 10 PM Silver Moon Brewing

🏃‍♀️ FP Movement group run: Join FP Movement for a chill 5k run with friends around the Old Mill district. The reward will be snacks and refreshments at the end. 9 AM FP Movement

🎹 Ellipse Theatre gala: Help support the Ellipse Theatre Community at their inaugural fundraising gala with an evening of eating, drinking, socializing, and live entertainment! 6 PM Awbrey Glen Golf Club

🧺 Love your mother makers market: Get a head start on shopping for Mother’s Day with the Love Your Mother makers market at Midtown Yacht Club. 12 - 5 PM Midtown Yacht Club

🎭️ Scalehouse Masquerade Ball: Help support the local arts at the Scalehouse Masquerade party and auction! 7 PM Volcanic Theatre Pub

🍺 COHO big brew day: Come see homebrewing in action at the Central Oregon Homebrewers club's big brew day at Craft Kitchen. 11 AM - 4 PM Craft Kitchen

Sunday 5.4

🐝 Buzz into beekeeping: Learn the ins and outs of bees and beekeeping with this class taught by the owner of Broadus Bees. You'll get to learn about bees, observe a working hive, and taste different varieties of honey. 1 - 4 PM Well Rooted Farm (20377 Swalley Rd)

🍸️ The magic of mocktails: Up your mocktail game with this free class at the Downtown Bend Library with JoAnna from Bon Esprits Bottles. 3 - 4 PM Downtown Bend Library

⚾️ Adult baseball combine: Want to join an adult baseball team for the summer season? Come to the adult baseball combine where team managers will be on hand to determine if you're the next Aaron Judge. 10 AM Vince Genna Stadium

❓️ Brainy bunch trivia: Sit inside, sit outside, enjoy some food, or keep your focus on the questions. The choice is yours at this Sunday afternoon trivia extravaganza. 12 PM River’s Place

💃 Cinco de Mayo dance party: Close out the weekend with a Cinco de Mayo dance party at Dogwood. The night kicks off with Bachata dance lessons at 5 PM and then dancing from 5:30 - 8 PM. 5 - 8 PM Dogwood

🥕 Worthy Brewing farmers market: The first week of the new Worthy farmer’s market was a huge success. So if you missed it the first time, here’s your chance to make things right! 10 AM - 2 PM Worthy Brewing

LIVE MUSIC

Friday 5.2

Passage | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets
Bryan Martin | Midtown Ballroom | 8 PM | Tickets
Leadbetter Band | Silver Moon Brewing | 7 PM | Tickets
Haute Melange | Wildwood Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Chained to Stone | Hawkeye & Huckleberry | 8:30 PM
Rod DeGeorge Band | Commonwealth Band | 8 PM
Bend Baker | Ponch’s Place | 6 PM
Ghost of Brian Craig | M&J Tavern | 9 PM
John Shipe | Bend Cider Co. | 6 PM

Saturday 5.3

Oregon Fryer | Wildwood Bar & Grill | 7 PM
Superball | Commonwealth Pub | 8 PM
Jaws of Brooklyn | Silver Moon Brewing | 7 PM | Tickets
Flatland Cavalry | Midtown Ballroom | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Almost | Northside Bar & Grill | 8 PM

Sunday 5.4

Cascade School of Music Showcase | Tower Theatre | 2 PM

THANKS!

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Quiz answers:

• Slightly greasy pizza boxes - yes

• Aseptic (tetra) pak cartons - not yet, but soon!

• Plastic clamshell or other takeout containers - no