🏊️ Winter signup season

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Well that was quite the busy weekend. Hopefully you all got your fill of holiday markets without that pesky skiing getting in the way.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🏊️ Parks and Rec signups are tomorrow

• 🧇 Secret Waffle Society is on the move

• ⛷️ Possible record late start at Bachelor

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

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SNAPSHOTS

⛷️ Latest Opening Ever at Bachelor?

The calendar sits at December 8th and the slopes at Bachelor are still looking a little rough. The latest opening ever at Bachelor was December 14th in 2008 and this year it’s looking like we might challenge that record. If you’ve been saving your best snow dances for the right moment, this might just be that moment.

🏊️ Winter Parks and Rec Winter Signups Open Tomorrow

If you listen closely tomorrow morning you’ll be able to hear the sweet melodies of alarms going off all across Bend as parents prepare to battle for those elusive swim lesson spots. Signups for winter rec programs and winter/spring sports leagues kick off at 6 AM on Tuesday morning and, like in the past, it’s back to a one day event.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

💆‍♀️ New mobile chiropractic clinic opens: Looking for chiropractic care that comes directly to you? Well then, you’re in luck as Dr. Carter Schultz has opened the doors to his new chiropractic clinic, Mobile Body Chiropractic. Online bookings are now available.

🧇 Secret Waffle Society moves to the south side: Bend’s best kept secret has moved to a new location. Secret Waffle Society, a food truck serving up delicious stuffed waffles, has moved from their old location at the intersection of Bond and Greenwood to a spot on the south end of town at Sun Outdoors RV park (60801 Brosterhous Rd). They are open Wednesday - Sunday from 8 AM to 1 PM.

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TOGETHER WITH NATURE’S TABLE CATERING

Nature's Table Catering provides personalized services anywhere in Central Oregon. From private dinners, grand openings, buffet weddings, retreats, corporate catering, vacation catering services, and family celebrations. They can create menus to fit your taste and budget.

Charcuterie Boards and Grazing Tables for any occasions, celebrations, retreats and meetings. Gift a thank you board or a board to celebrate a milestone. Custom designed for you. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

​Private and Public Cooking Classes include Sushi, Knife Skills and Plant Based Cooking or custom classes. 

Suzanne Landry’s cookbook, The Passionate Vegetable, shares her life’s passion for healthy, delicious food.

To book your holiday party, charcuterie board or grazing table contact Suzanne at 805-729-2916, email [email protected] or go to NaturesTableCatering.com

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Monday 12.8

🏋️ Free Men’s Workout: Join F3 at Pine Nursery Park for a free men’s workout. Can’t make it this morning? Workouts take place in Bend four days a week with Monday and Wednesday at Pine Nursery and Tuesday and Thursday at Riverbend Park. 5:30 AM Pine Nursery

🪴 Sagebrush Planting: Want to help the high desert landscapes heal from the recent fires in the area? Join the Native Plant Society of Oregon to help plant sagebrush plugs within the McCaffery Fire scar near the Redmond airport. 9:30 AM Redmond Airport

🩰 Nutcracker: Grand Kyiv Ballet: Experience the timeless holiday classic performed with stunning artistry and grace as the Grand Kyiv Ballet brings The Nutcracker to life on the Tower stage. A dazzling night of music, movement, and pure seasonal enchantment. 7 PM The Tower Theatre

❄️ Holiday Trivia Night: Put your holiday knowledge to the test at 10 Barrel West! Expect seasonal questions, good brews, and plenty of laughs as teams compete for festive bragging rights. Candy canes and clever answers encouraged. 7 PM 10 Barrel West

🧦 Holiday Sewing Workshop: Make your own holiday stocking at this hands on workshop at DIYCave. 6 PM DIYCave

Tuesday 12.9

🎿 Back Country Nordic 101: Winter may be taking its sweet time arriving but that doesn’t mean you can’t start preparing for those winter adventures now. Pine Mountain Sports is hosting a Back Country Nordic 101 night where you can get expert led walk-throughs and demos of the gear necessary to get you out and on the snow. Pine Mountain Sports 7 PM

🖥️ Deschutes Tech Guild Meetup: Work in the tech industry and want to get out from behind the computer and meet folks IRL? Join the Deschutes Tech Guild at their monthly meetup at Embark. This month’s theme is board game night! 6 PM Embark Coworking Community

🎄 Christmas Networking Night: Bridge 99 turns festive for an evening of connection, conversation, and seasonal cheer. Mingle with local professionals, exchange ideas, and toast to a productive holiday season. 5:30 PM Bridge 99 Brewery

❄️ Ornament Making: Get crafty with a pint in hand! Swing by 10 Barrel West for a laid-back ornament-making session where you can paint, glue, glitter, and bedazzle your way into the holiday spirit. Perfect for friends, families, or anyone looking to add a personal touch to their tree. All Day 10 Barrel West

📚 SCORE Small Business Counseling: If you’ve got a business idea brewing—or you’re ready to level up your current venture—SCORE’s free small-business counseling session is a goldmine. Meet one-on-one with seasoned mentors who can help you plan, pivot, or grow with confidence. A seriously valuable resource for local entrepreneurs. 5:30 PM Downtown Bend Library

🚂 Polar Express Movie Night: All aboard! Epic Energy Centers hosts a cozy evening screening of The Polar Express. 6 PM Epic Energy Centers

🔔 Badass Sound Bath: This isn’t your average sound bath. Drop into deep relaxation as Continuum fills the room with immersive vibrations designed to shake off stress and tap you back into your power. It’s soothing, grounding, and yes—totally badass. 6:30 PM Continuum

🎅 Die Hard at Tin Pan: Whether you consider it a Christmas movie or the Christmas movie, Tin Pan is settling the debate the best way possible: by screening Die Hard on the big screen. Cozy up with popcorn, a drink, and Bruce Willis saving the holidays in true ‘80s fashion. Yippee-ki-yay, Bend. 8 PM Tin Pan Theater

🏃‍♀️ Winter Wonder Women: Grab your favorite evening beverage and meet coach Michelle Poirot online to learn about Winter Wonder Women, a movement group that will keep you moving and grooving through Bend's wintery weather! 7:30 PM Online

🦉 Wildlife Trivia: Put your wildlife knowledge to the test at The Lot with Think Wild’s trivia night. 6 PM The Lot

LIVE MUSIC

Monday 12.8

Bluegrass Collective | 7 PM | Silver Moon

Tuesday 12.9

Adam Carlson | The Commonwealth Pub | 7 PM

WEEKEND PREVIEW

🎄 Friday sets the tone with twinkle lights, cozy charm, and a splash of showtime. Ease in at the Christmas in Powell Butte Bazaar, a sweet small-town holiday moment filled with handmade gifts and fresh-baked treats. Back in Bend, the Holiday Light Paddle Parade sends glowing kayaks drifting down the Deschutes—pure river magic. Evening brings big energy with the Holiday Benefit Jam supporting The Family Kitchen, laid-back fun at Brews & Bingo Night, and full Broadway sparkle at the Tower’s Broadway in Bend.

✨ Saturday is stacked with makers, markets, and winter vibes. Start at Craft-o! for quirky art and handmade goods, then browse sustainably crafted treats at the Locavore Holiday Gift Faire. Drop off donations at the quick Drive-Thru Holiday Food Drive, or tap into your inner poet with In Praise of Winter at the library. The day rolls on with 2nd & Olney Makers Market, Gingerbread Christmas, and cookie decorating at Spider City. Later, embrace après energy at 10 Barrel’s Cheers to the Chill, explore glowing fire pits and ice sculptures at Fire and Ice, or soak in the mountain magic of Piano Flow Live. Cap the night with Worthy’s festive Holiday Supper or the late-night groove of Bend & Brew Night.

❄️ Sunday winds things down with whimsy and warmth. Cheer on Bend’s young makers at the Kids’ Entrepreneur Market, then wander the enchanting Winter Circus Market, complete with aerial performers. Treat yourself to a slow, elegant break at Holiday Afternoon Tea, gather for the Menorah Lighting in the Old Mill, and wrap the weekend with the soothing choral beauty of What Sweeter Music.

🎶 Live Music: Bend’s weekend lineup has something for every mood. Cozy sets from Katie Wolfe, Eric Leadbetter, Megan Alder & Aaron Moore, and Acoustic Minds mix with soulful vibes from Kalida at Silver Moon. For bigger nights out, catch Chiggi Momo + Mari & The Dream at Wildwood, Precious Byrd at Cross-Eyed Cricket, SunSquabi at Volcanic, or The Elovaters at Midtown Ballroom. From mellow to high-energy, Bend’s music keeps the weekend moving and grooving.

THANKS!

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