🌱Who's ready for summer?

New farmers market kicking off this summer, Tin Pig has a new home, and another round of jobs in Bend

Author

Derek Carlson
January 21, 2025

TOGETHER WITH ALAN BELL

Good morning, Bend! Here’s some fresh news and events to warm you up on these chilly mornings.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

  • 🥕 A new farmers market starts this summer

  • 🍗 Tin Pig food cart moves to a new home

  • 👷‍♂️ More jobs around Central Oregon

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

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SNAPSHOTS

🏖️ Top spring break destination

Our mountain outpost made yet another best of list as Condé Nast named Bend as one of the top spots for adults to enjoy spring break. The included photo of kayakers on Devil’s Lake and the suggestion to go hiking in the Cascades may be a little misguided as spring break activities, though, as the mountains will still be buried under feet of snow well into the summer.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🍗 Tin Pig food cart moves to a new pod: The award-winning southern-style food cart Tin Pig has moved to a new home. Formerly located at Crux, Tin Pig has made their way across town to Ponch’s Place. Here, they will be serving up their same delicious fried chicken and adding a breakfast menu with biscuit sandwiches.

🥕 New farmers market at Worthy Brewing: This summer, Worthy Brewing is starting a weekly market on Sundays in their biergarten. Vendor applications opened up last week, so if you’re looking for a place to sell your locally grown goods, then check it out!

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday (1/21)

🪴 Terrarium building class: Scare away the winter blues by bringing some green into your home with a terrarium bowl building workshop at Bridge 99 Brewing. Leah from StumpMunk Farms will be providing hands-on lessons and all the materials needed to create your own living art. 5:30 - 8 PM 63063 Layton Ave

🧪 Super science trivia: Put on those safety goggles and lab coats and head over to Worthy Brewing for another night of Super Science Trivia. Pocket periodic tables and watch calculators are strictly forbidden. 6 PM 495 NE Bellevue Dr

🪙 Aluminum show at the Tower: This visually stunning show combines movement, dance, visual theater, and plenty of humor. Bring the whole family to see the performance that has gained worldwide recognition. 6 PM Tower Theatre

🗺️ Science pub: OSU-Cascades is hosting a pub talk on how scientists are using satellite imagery to map the impact of war in areas of the world where reporting and on-the-ground intelligence can be spotty at best. 5:30 - 7 PM OSU-Cascades Edward J. Ray Hall Atrium

Wednesday (1/22)

💃 Pop-up dance class: Want to learn how to do the shuffle? (I bet you all have that song stuck in your head now.) The Space is hosting a pop-up dance class to teach you the basics and connect with other dance enthusiasts in Bend. 8:15 PM 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr

💰️ Appointments for free tax prep: Meet with volunteers from the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program to schedule your free tax preparation from their IRS specialists. While AARP is hosting the event, this service is available to all! 10 AM - 2 PM Downtown Bend Library

👩‍💼 Deschutes Women in Business 2025 kickoff: Want to kick off 2025 by taking your business to new heights? Meet fellow women who are doing big things in the business world around Central Oregon at this kickoff event at Hawkeye & Huckleberry. 4 - 6 PM 225 SW Century Dr

🃏Cribbage tournament: Find out if you are the quickest to 121 in all of Central Oregon at The River’s Cup Cribbage Tournament. Buy-in is $20, and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. 5:30 - 8:30 PM 787 NE Purcell

⛰️ Stay safe in the outdoors: Practicing good judgment when recreating in the outdoors can be the difference between an epic day and a potentially dangerous one. The Bend Library is hosting a talk on how to set yourself up to stay safe on the many outdoor adventures that Central Oregonians enjoy every year. 6 - 7:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

Thursday (1/23)

🛥️ Cabin fever expo: Ready to start dreaming of those upcoming summer adventures on the road or water? The Cabin Fever Expo at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds kicks off on Thursday and is the place to see the latest and greatest in RVs, off-road vehicles, and watercraft. 10 AM - 5 PM Deschutes County Expo Center

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Friends trivia at Monkless: Do you still clap along when you hear the Friends theme song or have a strong opinion about Ross and Rachel’s relationship? Then head over to The Abbey at Monkless (this is their east side location) for a night of Friends trivia. 6 - 8 PM 900 SE Wilson Ave

🎴 Authentic games night: Want to build deeper connections with your fellow community members? The Hanai Center is hosting an authentic games night where you can take part in transformative, interpersonal relating games so you can build deeper connections with those around you. 6 - 7:30 PM 62430 Eagle Rd

👩‍🏭 EDCO pub talk: Join the Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) at Worthy Brewing for an evening of networking and talks from local business leaders. 4:30 - 7 PM 495 NE Bellevue Dr

🐝 Central Oregon beekeeping monthly meeting: Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or new to honey making, the COBKA monthly meetings are a great way to connect with local beekeepers, learn how to get started with your own hive, and keep up to date on issues that impact the Central Oregon bee world. 6 PM 16 NW Kansas Ave

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday (1/21)

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Wednesday (1/22)

Crosscut Warming Hut | Kenny Hadden | 6 PM
Tower Theatre | Mania: The ABBA Tribute | 7:30 PM | Tickets
McMenamins | Chained to Stone | 7 PM
Commonwealth Pub | Jared Lee McComas | 7:30 PM

Thursday (1/23)

Suttle Lake Lodge | Skybound Blue | 6 PM | Tickets
Mountain Burger | Richard Fitzgerald | 5 PM
River’s Place | Long Gone Wilder | 6 PM
Midtown Ballroom | Moontricks | 8 PM | Tickets
The Lot | Breanna Gonzalez | 6 PM
Commonwealth Pub | Matt Martin & The .45s | 7:30 PM
Tower Theatre | Pack Drumline | 7:30 PM | Tickets
Volcanic Theatre Pub | The Main Squeeze | 8 PM | Tickets

WHO’S HIRING IN CENTRAL OREGON

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THANKS!

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