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Good morning, Bend! I took a quick tour of the new BaseCamp food cart pod yesterday afternoon and the space is gonna be sweet. We’ll have a full update on their opening day plans in Friday’s newslettter.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro

There's a plastic surgeon in Bend who wants to understand your goals before she ever talks about surgery

That's just how Dr. Jourdan Carboy works. At Alpenaura Plastic Surgery, every conversation starts with listening, because the right plan looks different for everyone. Whether you've been thinking about a breast augmentation, a mommy makeover, a lip lift, or something else entirely, Dr. Carboy takes the time to understand what you actually want and what's possible for your specific anatomy.

She's also been sharing that process openly on Instagram, walking through procedures, recovery, what to expect, and the questions worth asking before you ever set foot in a consultation room.

📱 Start by following @alpenauraplasticsurgery on Instagram, then reach out when you're ready to talk.

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Tired of waiting a week or two for your alphabet soup widgets and doodads from Amazon? Those wait times should be a whole lot shorter now as the new Amazon distribution warehouse has opened in Redmond.

🍢 Yoli opens a food truck: This is a very exciting bit of food news - partly because it’s one of my favorite restaurants in town and partly because this will be walking distance from my house. Yoli has opened up a food truck, and it is parked at Ballers & Brews! They moved in yesterday and are officially open for lunch and dinner.

🍕 New pizza food truck opens: And in other food truck news at Ballers & Brews, a new-to-Bend (at least to my knowledge) pizza truck called Calanchi has opened. Our kids had their cheese pizza over the weekend and seemed to really enjoy it. They are open for lunch and dinner every day except Tuesdays.

👗 Furry Freight Thrift Store opens: Bend has a new thrift store as Furry Freight Thrift has opened the doors at their location off of Greenwood Ave. In addition to having a huge selection of items to choose from, you can also rest easy knowing that proceeds are going towards Furry Freight, a nonprofit helping to save animals from shelters and finding their forever homes.

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Now that we're into the thick of summer, you've probably noticed things getting a little wild out in the yard. Shrubs creeping over the walkway. Branches hanging lower than normal. And if the heat has your trees looking a little stressed, that's worth a look too.

Scott at Falling Leaf Tree Care can get your yard back into shape.

He's a licensed arborist who's been working around Bend for over 10 years, and he's the kind of guy who sweeps up after himself. He walks the yard with you first. Asks what's been bugging you. Then cuts with a plan instead of just hacking away. No job too small.

He's got openings this month and next. Give him a call for a free estimate.

📞 (541) 241-6239
🌐 [email protected]
Falling Leaf Tree Care, LLC · CCB# 235548

🧺 Downtown Farmers Market: It’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time for the downtown farmers market. Stop by to stock up on your produce for the week and support your local farmers while you’re at it. 11 AM Brooks Alley

🌿 Plant Hike at Metolius Preserve: A guided hike focused on plant identification through one of Central Oregon's most stunning preserves. 9 AM Metolius Preserve

📚 Library Adventures Outdoors: Nature Connect and the Deschutes Public Library take storytime and outdoor exploration to Orchard Park. A perfect Wednesday morning for the little ones. 11 AM Orchard Park

🏃‍♀ Run Collective: The ladies’ Run Collective is hitting the road (and the trails) with a group run at Shevlin Park. Shevlin Park 6 PM

🧵 Let's Get Sewcial: Bring a project and join the community sewing circle at the Central Library. All skill levels welcome. 5:30 PM Central Library

👩 Mom-Friend Speed Dating: Making mom friends as an adult is hard, and Amanda is here to help with a speed dating format for moms looking to connect. 6 PM Bend Tea & Art Lounge

🦉 Welcome the Night: The High Desert Museum's after-hours evening event returns with nocturnal animals, starlit exhibits, and the museum after dark. 7 PM High Desert Museum

😂 Five Ladies & A Gentleman: A comedy show at Silver Moon featuring five women and one brave gentleman taking the stage. All for just $5. 7:30 PM Silver Moon

⛄ Frozen: It may be 90 degrees out, but don’t let that stop you from singing songs about building a snowman. Enjoy a movie on the big screen (for free!) at Ballers & Brews. 5:30 PM Ballers & Brews

🤝 STEAMO Networking: Work in science, tech, engineering, art, math, or operations, and want to expand your professional network? Then this is the event for you! 4:30 PM The Haven

🌲 Celebrating Our Climate Community: Come join the PNW Climate Week party at Mountain Burger, where you’ll hear from a few local climate champions, followed by the chance to mingle. 6 PM Mountain Burger

🫖 A Bookish Tea Party: Roundabout Books and Blissful Spoon team up again for a fancy afternoon tea party with books, stories, and all the frills. Get out your best outfit. 1:30 PM Blissful Spoon

🎤 Teen Open Mic Night: Young performers take the stage at The Open Arts Center for an open mic night that's equal parts nerve-wracking and exhilarating. Performers ages 13 - 18 are welcome and snacks are provided. 5 PM The Open Arts Center

🎵 Munch & Music: Another perfect Thursday evening of live music and food at Drake Park. This week’s headline act is Leftover Salmon. 5 PM Drake Park

🎲 Dice Night with New Friends Bend: Roll the dice and meet some new people at Works Real Estate. A low-key, fun Thursday evening for anyone looking to expand their social circle. 6 PM Works Real Estate

🏔️ Yoga in the Wild at Mt. Bachelor: Take your practice to the mountain for an outdoor yoga session with views that make every pose feel transcendent. The event is free if you’re willing to make the hike up to Pine Marten. Otherwise, a chairlift ride ticket is required. 4 PM Mt. Bachelor

📸 Capture the Night Sky: The Art of Night Photography: REI is hosting an evening workshop on night photography where you can learn the basics of long exposures, star trails, and how to capture the Milky Way over Central Oregon's dark skies. 6 PM Bend REI

🏃 Bend Trail Series Final Race: It’s time for the final race of the summer season for the Bend Trail Series. Come hit one final lap at Wanoga, followed by the awards ceremony at Casade Lakes Brewing. 6:00 Wanoga

🧑‍🌾 WWOLF at Fields Farm: Come see what goes into growing food in Central Oregon and lend a hand while you’re there. WWOLF (willing workers on local farms) brings volunteers together at local farms where they can lend a hand with planting, mulching, weeding, or any of the other 1,000 things that need to happen during our short growing season. 8 AM Fields Farm

🌾 Farm-to-FivePine Creekside Dinner: An intimate farm-to-table dinner alongside the creek at FivePine Resort in Sisters. Meet the farmers, taste the season, and enjoy a memorable summer Thursday evening. 6 PM FivePine Resort

😂 What's So Funny About Happiness: Where the science of happiness meets the art of comedy at Unity Community. Funny, thought-provoking, and a genuinely unique Thursday night out. 7 PM Unity Community

⚡ Honest Discussion About the Energy Transition: Join this discussion on how to build an energy system that meets today’s unique demands. 5:30 PM 2723 NW Potts Ct

🖌 Perch, Paint, & Bloom: Head to the farm, Sunnyside Up Farm, that is, for an evening of painting and community connection. 6 PM Sunnyside Up Farm

Sam Barber | Hayden Homes | 6:30 PM | Tickets 
Chasing Ebenezer | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Seamus O’Sullivan | Tetherow | 5 PM

Leftover Salmon | Drake Park | 5:30 PM 
Beverly Anderson | Portello Lounge | 6 PM
Draven | The Lot | 6 PM
Bill Powers Old Growth | River’s Place | 6 PM
Coyote Rider | Stoller Wine Bar | 6 PM
Victor Johnson | Mountain Burger | 6 PM
Charley Crockett | Hayden Homes | 6:30 PM | Tickets
Nick Lutsko & the $100k Band | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 7 PM | Tickets
Sakoyana | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM
Andre Nickatina | Silver Moon | 8 PM | Tickets

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