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Here we are in the throes of summer, where fires are burning, school days are still far enough away that the boxes of notebooks and Crayolas in the stores seem offensive… and out on the mountain bike trails, moon dust is the common tread. In this week’s Feature, Julianna LaFollette chats with some of those with a stake in the arguments for and against seeing e-bikes on the single track trails around Bend. In Culture, Cassie Clemons offers some inspiration for summer reading. And in Screen, Jared Rasic offers his take on one of those new-meets-old summer blockbusters, “Twisters.” Those for whom summer means outdoor music will find plenty to do this week; read our interview with the band Fruition ahead of their Munch and Music appearance, and catch the big ol’ calendar to explore the abundance of musical events this summer is spinning out. Enjoy these days… smoke notwithstanding.
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OPINION
The Ongoing Circus of the Traveling Library
Try to keep up as we outline what users of the Deschutes Public Library are going to experience in the coming years. As we outlined in a news story last week, DPL is in the midst of building its big new “Central Library” on the fareast side of Bend – a location selected secondarily, after the Bend City Council rejected DPL’s plan to put that Central Library in a far more central location, a stone’s throw from the new Costco and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office. But even before that new library is done, DPL will close its existing branch library on the east side. When facing down the prospect of signing a two- or fiveyear lease on that space, DPL opted to end that service, leaving, for a time, the library in downtown Bend as its only option in the county’s biggest city.
But wait – don’t get too comfy with that downtown branch, because once the new, east-side Central Library is up and running, the downtown branch will close for up to a year, library officials told the Source Weekly, so that it can undergo a major renovation.
Along the way, this editorial board has done its best to support the mission of the library. We got on board with the location near the sheriff’s office before the lack of a master plan shut that down. We managed to wrap our heads around the fact that a big library with a sorting facility for all of DPL’s facilities to use was the right move, rather than smaller branch libraries dotted around the towns — and then accepted that a site on the east side was the only place left to put it. And we still believe we have some of the best library systems one could hope for.
Yet, one has to wonder how some of these upcoming moves are going to affect those for whom the library is not just a fun place to grab reading materials, but a literal lifeline. The downtown branch serves not just as a place
for people to learn something new, but as a warming shelter, a cooling shelter, a place to apply for jobs and housing. When the downtown branch closes for a year, DPL officials told us they’ll find some way to keep service going there during the renovation. But given the many ways the library is used by our region’s most vulnerable, it would be nice at this juncture to know more about what that actually looks like. Will it be a place merely to drop off books and pick up ones you put on hold, or will it offer an indoor space where some of the services that provide logistical support will also be available? Is there some portion of the downtown library’s building complex — which includes not only the bigger main building but also the older office buildings to the south of that — that can be used to keep some services in place? If services are at a bare minimum, what will the transportation options look like for getting to the Central Library out east? We have no doubt that the Deschutes Public Library takes its mission to serve the entire community seriously. Right now, it’s not entirely clear what services will look like during the transition years between having one smaller and one larger Bend library, to having two big Bend libraries, and we get that it takes time to figure all that out. But while they’re contemplating, we’d argue that services in downtown Bend are just too important to keep at a minimum. It’s going to be an inconvenience for lots of people to have to travel to the farthest reaches of Bend to get library services during this transition, but that trek will be more significant for the people who need the library the most. While we’re in this middle space, let’s try to maintain the downtown library as the lifeline that it is.
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FISH PASSAGE
FOR THE FISH
I am concerned about the loss of fish in the Upper Deschutes which used to be one of the premier trout fisheries in the U.S. One thing that needs to be done ASAP is to get up and downstream fish passage at the dam creating Mirror Pond.
During heat waves like this, the Middle Deschutes often sees lethal water temperatures. The fish want to go upstream to cooler temperatures but can’t navigate past the dam. At other times of the year, fish want to migrate downstream and if they try to go past the dam there is a good chance the adult trout will be impaled on the turbine blades.
The dam was required to have passage when it was built in 1910 and had it for 50 years. In 1960 Pacific Power told ODFW not to worry, they were going to build a new dam and put in a new fish ladder. They did neither.
Bend Park and Recreation and the City of Bend helped fund an engineering study to see what type of fish passage would be best for that location. They came up with a solution, but nothing has happened.
This is the only man-made barrier to passage from Lake Billy Chinook to Wickiup dam. Why doesn’t the State of Oregon require fish passage and have Pacific Power pay? It is time for them to stand up to power brokers like Berkshire
Hathaway, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. Get passage NOW!
For the fish,
—Craig Lacy
RE: ON E-BIKES IN THE FOREST, DATA BRINGS CLARITY. OPINION, 7/11
Somehow the fact that e-bikes are heavier, go further and faster and turn every rider into a pro (the top range of human performance) leads the Forest Service to conclude there will be "no significant impact" on all the trails at Phil's. The EIS process is broken.
—Geoff Reynolds via bendsource.com
Please, remember, e-bikes are MOTORIZED VEHICLES. Period. There’s no getting around that fact. As a 73-year-old man still pedaling my bike up cascade highway or skyliners and obese people on e-bikes scream by, I’m grateful I can still pedal and grateful they are on the road. Motorized vehicles belong ON THE ROAD….not on paths.
—Richard Be via bendsource.com
RE: BOOMERS ARE NOT PAYING THE PRICE. LETTERS, 7/4
I am 71. I’m not sure if I’m a boomer but I think I am according to your article that you wrote. I don’t really understand what you’re talking about; I do go to national parks — I think a lot of people go to national parks. I’m not really political; maybe some young people should be more political. I never watch daytime soaps, I don’t watch nighttime games
and I definitely don’t worship celebrities. I have forgotten some of things I’ve learned in high school and college but not all. Please tell me what price I am not paying. Thanks.
—Jeff Boswell
RE: A GLOBAL MOVEMENT GAINS GROUND IN BEND-LA PINE SCHOOLS. FEATURE, 7/11
One point I’d like to add to this excellent article is that as caregivers and role-models, we need to limit our own screen-time in front of our children. I am absolutely guilty. Recently I told my son that his screen-time that day was over. I realized in horror that while I'd been telling him to put his iPad away, I was staring at my phone. I was likely doom-scrolling, not checking work emails. At a recent sports practice, every parent was on their phone. Same in the waiting room in my clinics. As the director of Bend-La Pine IT states, devices are indispensable, modern tools. Unfortunately, gaming and social media are extremely addicting and prevent people from thinking critically, learning delayed gratification, suppressing creativity and sense of self. As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialized in Mental Health. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends, "For ages over 6, encourage healthy habits, limiting activities that include screens." As adults it is our responsibility to guide youth in appropriate use of that which can negatively interfere with healthy development.
I recently gave up Instagram. I realized I reflexively reach for my phone when I’m bored. My brain isn't developing, yet I still found my thoughts and ideas being influenced, even controlled by, the dopamine-producing content I was being force-fed by social media algorithms. Ice cream and puppies also produce dopamine. I'm trying to take my son and 1-year-old mutt to Elly’s more often, Buttermint dripping down my chin, my phone in my purse :)
—Heather Stadnisky
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—Nicole Vulcan
City of Bend to Improve Safety on Greenwood Avenue
At a July 17 meeting, Bend city councilors unanimously approved a project that makes improvements on Greenwood Avenue, creating safer travel for pedestrians, bicyclists and cars, according to a press release.
The project will include new protected crosswalks, a buffered bike lane, a reduction in travel lanes for cars to one in each direction, accessible ADA parking spaces, wider parking spaces on the south side of Greenwood Avenue and new crosswalks.
Construction is scheduled to begin on July 29 and will continue through Aug. 14. Residents can expect lane closures and traffic delays throughout the duration of the project.
Deschutes County Urges State Legislature to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
On July 22, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang read a proclamation, showing support for ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, urging state legislators to take up the issue in the 2025 legislative session. Commissioner Tony DeBone did not support the proclamation.
“Our coalition has been working for years in Oregon to protect kids from flavored tobacco products that are fueling our state's youth nicotine addiction crisis, and we’ve been winning,” read a statement from Brittany Grant of the
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. “We succeeded in getting the state's two most populous counties to pass laws ending the sale of these dangerous products. When the State Legislature reconvenes in 2025, we will fight for a law that protects all of Oregon's kids from flavored tobacco products.”
Bend-La Pine Schools Plan to Demolish Bend Senior High Auditorium
On July 22, Bend-La Pine Schools announced its plans to demolish the auditorium at Bend Senior High School. The decision came after officials determined the 69-year-old structure is substantially compromised and unsafe to occupy. Preparation for the demolition began immediately, with a goal of having the site cleared before students return in September. Portions of the school are already under construction as part of a major modernization.
“We recognize this is an abrupt turn of events and a cause of concern for our staff, students and families,” Superintendent Steve Cook wrote in a press release. “The Lava Bear auditorium has served as an essential and beloved venue for our community. As part of the ongoing modernization of Bend Senior High, we had planned to renovate this space for future generations to use and enjoy. Unfortunately, it's no longer safe to maintain the auditorium, and it needs to come down as soon as possible.”
—Julianna LaFollette
City of Bend to Update Parking Codes
The City of Bend seeks to update rules in an attempt to make them clearer, easier to enforce
By Julianna LaFollette
On July 17, the City of Bend discussed its plans to update its parking code to better meet City needs. The goal is to create a comprehensive code that effectively manages and enforces use of curbs and parking.
“As we grow up as a city, we definitely need to be ahead of the curve when it comes to parking policy and making sure we’re staying on top of it,” said Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler.
The need to update the code comes from both things the City is see ing internally and what it is hearing from the community, officials said.
“Parking management and enforcement are going to become more of a needed operation of the City as we continue to densify and develop,” said Russ Grayson, chief operating officer with the City of Bend.
actually enforce,” she said.
Another thing the City is looking to change is who enforces parking. Currently, parking within the parking districts is enforced through a City-contracted parking service. Bend PD also responds to parking concerns when there are public safety concerns or complaint-based calls. With the current time restrictions, there is too much demand on staff.
“It's very frustrating for people when we have a rule, but don't have the staff or the ability to enforce it. So, we want to be realistic there,” said Kebler. With increasing demand, the City hopes to move toward bolstering its own parking division to address the issues.
Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell told the Source Weekly that she hopes these changes will take some of the demand off of law enforcement.
8.7
The number of deaths per 100,000 in California, which has the strongest gun safety laws in the U.S.
20.6
The number of deaths per 100,000 in Wyoming, with the weakest gun laws.
“…Hundreds of Oregonians had their questions addressed about community wildfire risk reduction programs and how the map supports protecting Oregon’s communities at highest hazard of experiencing wildfire.”
—Dave Hunnicutt, chair of the Wildfire Programs Advisory Council, from the News story, “New Draft of Wildfire Hazard Maps.”
One aspect of the code that City of Bend staff members recommended repealing was the City’s current three-business-day rule, which bans parking a vehicle in the public rightof-way for more than three business days. Moving a vehicle more than 750 feet updates the parking time limits.
According to Grayson, there’s confusion in terms of how this part of city code works, hard for the City to enforce and for people to follow.
There are a number of reasons why this 72-hour code is not working, according to Grayson. Shorter parking restrictions result in more violations, which triggers more complaints and calls for service. A longer time limit will likely mean fewer violations, therefore making the code easier to enforce.
“I feel like there are better tools and codes out there that can address the intent of what those two things are trying to cover,” said Grayson. He also said that different code language would be easier to interpret, understand and enforce.
According to Kebler, the City hopes to set realistic time limits that staff can respond to while ensuring that a car isn’t sitting on a curb for months at a time. “We’re going to have to find that balance, having clear rules but also having rules that we can
Campbell expressed some concerns with modernizing the parking code. While she agrees that it’s difficult to enforce parking currently, she hopes to see all of the pavement being used.
“I want us to be using available parking and not just building more and so, you know, that gets really complicated,” she said. “I believe we actually do live in paradise. I don't want to pave any more paradise than we absolutely have to.”
Campbell, who has worked in transit, sees that as the solution in the future. “Transit is the way, I see, that we can have it all. We can reduce greenhouse gases and we can reduce congestion. That is the way that I think we can achieve that balance.”
The parking code currently up for consideration will not include vehicles used as shelters. The City plans to update these rules separately and will discuss vehicle sheltering rules, as it pertains to parking, sometime next month.
The City hopes to adopt a new code by this winter. Once a draft of the code is written and approved by city councilors, which will likely happen in October, the City will offer a number of opportunities for public comment before finalizing a code.
Julianna LaFollette
From this week’s “Third Act” column by Ellen Waterston.
New Draft of Wildfire Hazard Maps
The Oregon Department of Forestry is looking for public comment on a new draft of maps that outline fire risks
By Julianna LaFollette
The Oregon Department of Forestry released draft versions of its statewide wildfire hazard and wildland-urban interface maps. The maps, released on July 18, are available to the public for review and comment. They serve as a tool to educate people about the level of hazard where they live, assist in prioritizing fire adaption and mitigation resources for vulnerable locations and identify where defensible space standards and home hardening codes could apply.
ODF releases new hazard maps about every four to five years, according to Derek Gasperini with ODF. It released a draft of the map two years ago but rescinded that version after receiving a lot of comments and concerns from Oregonians.
Since then, ODF has made some significant changes from the previous draft. In the new draft, there was a reduction in overall potentially regulated properties. There were about 120,000 properties that may have been subject to defensible space and home-hardening codes. In this new draft, there are just under 100,000 that could potentially be subject to those codes.
While these codes are not yet set in place, typical home-hardening practices can include using materials for siding and roofing that resist ignition during a wildfire and installing fire resistant windows to protect openings.
One major concern addressed in the new draft was that hazard levels were too high in hay and pasture lands. After hearing from residents, ODF also altered hazard levels in northwest Oregon forests and irrigated agricultural lands.
According to Gasperini, there has been a lot of public confusion about what the draft maps look at when assessing hazard levels. The map, he said, is not a ground-level assessment of a property. It doesn’t take into account defensible-space efforts or home-hardening efforts that people have already made.
The map only assesses environmental wildfire hazards, he said. It’s based on burn probability – the annual likelihood a fire would occur in a particular place – and what the potential fire intensity would be based on fuel loading and where that fire start begins.
A series of open houses about new wildfire risk reduction programs was held from June 3 to July 1 throughout the state, giving people the opportunity to learn about wildfire hazard assessments and statewide wildfire policy.
The open houses also addressed the most common community concerns regarding new defensible space and home hardening programs and standards and insurance concerns.
According to a press release, representatives from Oregon State University, ODF, the Oregon State Fire Marshal and other state agencies addressed hours of questions at the events and engaged with over 500 community members.
“The level of engagement at these community meetings
was impressive. I attended them all and hundreds of Oregonians had their questions addressed about community wildfire risk reduction programs and how the map supports protecting Oregon’s communities at highest hazard of experiencing wildfire,” said Dave Hunnicutt, chair of the Wildfire Programs Advisory Council, in a press release.
According to Gasperini, homeowners won’t have to take any specific actions based on the new wildfire hazard maps. The map cannot affect insurance by law, as insurance companies have their own risk assessment tools that take into account more things than the hazard maps do.
ODF has received a lot of comments and questions about defensible space and home hardening codes. While property owners in high-hazard areas may be subject to defensible space codes, enforced by the Oregon State Fire Marshall, what that code will look like has yet to be determined.
"Defensible space around your home and property is just one of the ways Oregonians can be better prepared for wildfire," reads a statement from Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple. "No matter where you live, the simple actions you take to limit where an ember can land and catch fire can make all the difference, saving your home and protecting your community."
Home hardening building codes are also only prospective, enforced by Oregon’s Building Codes Division. Homeowners in high-hazard zones currently won’t have to change anything on existing homes as a result of the hazard map.
“Once the map is finalized, we will then initiate rulemaking to adopt the home hardening standards, which will be followed by a six-month phase-in period for education and outreach,” said Andrew Stolfi, director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services. “Importantly, the standards will not apply retroactively. They will be required only in new construction, major additions, and such things as replacing a roof or siding if the home is in both a high wildfire hazard zone and the wildland-urban interface.”
Several Fires Burn Northwest of La Pine Firefighters work to contain Round Mountain and Wickiup Fires; new fire started Friday
By Julianna LaFollette
Firefighters made significant progress in supressing three fires in Deschutes County– the Round Mountain and Wickiup Fires and the Jackpine Fire. On July 22, the Wickiup Fire was at 168 acres and 40% contained. The Round Mountain Fire was 108 acres and 10% contained.
On July 23, firefighters continued to secure the perimeters of both fires. On Tuesday, the Wickiup Fire was 50% contained and the Round Mountain Fire was 20% contained.
That same day, the Jackpine Fire, west of La Pine, was 180 acres and 50% contained.
The two fires, approximately seven miles northwest of La Pine and just north of Wickiup Reservoir, were reported on July 17.
Firefighters responded to more than a dozen new starts following lightning on Sunday.
On July 22, various areas of the Deschutes National Forest were under level 3 evacuation levels. As of Tuesday, all areas previously under advisories were lowered to Level 1 "Be Ready."
After lightning activity on July 16 and continued dry, hot weather in Central Oregon, firefighters responded to over 15 fires in just 24 hours. Thirteen of those fires had been contained or controlled by July 17, Central Oregon Fire Info reported.
The Pacific Northwest is currently at Preparedness Level 5, indicating significant wildfire activity throughout the U.S., creating a shortage of wildland firefighting personnel and resources. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are currently 61 large active wildfires being managed nationwide and about 19,800 wildland firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents.
Courtesy Central Oregon Fire Info
Map courtesy of Oregon Dept. of Forestry
This recent draft of the state fire hazard map is expected to be finalized in October.
Varios
Por Julianna LaFollette Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Bomberos están trabajando para sofocar dos incendios en el bosque nacional de Deschutes, uno en Round Mountain y otro en Wickiup. Ambos incendios, localizados aproximadamente a siete millas al noroeste de La Pine y justo al norte de la reserva Wickiup, se reportaron el 17 de julio.
Desde el 19 de julio, el incendio en Wickiup fue trazado en 200 acres y el incendio Round en 50 acres. Ambos incendios estaban contenidos a un 0% para las 11am. El 18 de julio, los incendios aumentaron. Según un comunicado de prensa, grupos de bomberos de la zona centro de Oregón están encargándose de ambos incidentes y continúan
Los siguientes niveles de desalojo se emitieron a partir del 22 de julio:
Nivel 3, Váyase ahora: El área norte del bosque nacional localizada al norte de Wickiup, calle Forest Service Road 4262 y Forest Service Road 4380 y la calle al sur de Forest Road 42 (sur de Century Drive).
Nivel 2, Esté Preparado: zona norte del bosque nacional entre Road 4380 y el río Deschutes, incluidos los campamentos Bull Bend y Wyeth, y la propiedad privada a lo largo del lado oeste del río en Haner Park.
Nivel 1, Esté Listo: la subdivisión Haner Park al este del río de Deschutes. Un nuevo incendio se desató el
en el Centro de Oregón, los bomberos respondieron a más de 15 incendios en
Unidos, lo que genera una escasez de personal y recursos para combatir los
at Riverbend Park across from the Old Mill District
An Uphill Battle: E-bikes on Single Track Trails
The Deschutes National Forest may soon allow class 1 e-bikes on Deschutes trail systems. What are the pros and cons?
By Julianna LaFollette
When Erich Ryll moved to Bend several years ago, he immediately became immersed in the mountain bike community. In 2020, Ryll, age 74, developed a cardiac issue, which came with a shortage of breath and difficulty doing the physical activities he was used to. His situation, however, didn’t stop him from wanting to continue riding his mountain bike.
After discovering his health issues, mountain biking suddenly became more challenging for Ryll. He found himself having to get off of his conventional mountain bike to walk up hills. One day, he saw an REI ad for a pedal-assist mountain bike.
“I bought it and it just changed my life,” said Ryll, relieved to find something that could help him continue to comfortably take part in a sport he loved so dearly. It was soon after Ryll had discovered pedal-assist bikes that he began seeing signs at every trailhead, warning riders that e-bikes of any kind were not allowed on the trails.
Ryll, disappointed he wasn’t able to legally use his electric mountain bike on the trails he wanted to ride, decided to make a post on social media app, NextDoor, about his situation. From there, he met others who were in a similar position and wanted access to the trails they loved.
Since then, Ryll has done hours of research and outreach and started an advocacy group – Bend e-MTB Access. “We’re making progress. It hasn’t been very rapid, but I think we’re going to get there,” Ryll said.
Bend’s mountain biking trails attract people of all ages. Currently, e-bikes of all types are only allowed on roads or trails designated for motorized vehicles. A new proposal from the Deschutes National Forest, however, could change that.
A proposal for e-bikes
On July 2, DNF released its draft environmental assessment on a project that would allow Class 1, pedal assist e-bikes on select, existing trails near Bend, Sisters and Sunriver. The project includes 67 existing trails, totaling 161.4 miles. Areas with proposed trails include Peterson Ridge, Phil’s, Sunriver, Wanoga and paved paths.
DNF has been hearing about the use of e-bikes on trails from all sides of the issue for several years now, according to Lisa Machnik, the recreation, heritage and lands staff officer with DNF. The agency received direction from the national office in 2021, giving staff the tools to do an appropriate analysis and consider amending the rules.
From 2021 to 2023, Central Oregon Trail Alliance, a volunteer organization that helps build and maintain trails throughout Central Oregon, did extensive research. Shortly after the release of the DNF proposal, COTA released a statement supporting the proposal, citing research studies on e-bikes and their overall impact on trails. A number
The trails marked in purple indicate the proposed e-bike trails.
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Map courtesy Deschutes National Forest
of studies, including one from Tahoe National Forest, which recently began allowing Class 1 e-bikes on trails, reported no impact on trails.
“We have found through the years that when you provide recreation opportunities, if you don’t provide what people are looking for, then they’re just going to go off and figure it out themselves,” said Machnik. “We wanted to make sure the proposal was adequate in scope and scale, but also made sense from a user’s perspective.”
Longer, stronger rides
The proposal identified select trails that could allow Class 1 e-bikes. With over 2,000 miles of trails across the forest, DNF staff wanted to select trails that met people’s needs while also taking into consideration connectivity and impacts on natural resources.
One of the main reasons for this proposal is to increase accessibility out on the trails. Class 1 e-bikes allow people who may not have the ability to ride a traditional mountain bike, to continue taking part in the activity while adding some comfortability and ease.
According to Sara Perry with Cog Wild, a local mountain biking business, most people she sees using pedal assist bikes are using them to get uphill in a more efficient manner, so they are not as exhausted for the rest of their ride.
Perry noted that some individuals prefer e-bikes for various reasons – they have some type of injury or ailment, like a hip replacement or a spinal injury, or they are in their 80s and want to keep up with their family or friends who ride the trails.
“It does allow access for people that need it. It allows you to get longer rides in. I think that accessibility is cool for a lot of people that would otherwise struggle taking a longer ride,” Perry said.
According to Sterling McCord, one of the owners of local shop, Bend Electric Bikes, most of the individuals looking to purchase an electric mountain bike want to ride away from the traffic, get out on public lands and be in nature.
Emmy Andrews, the executive director of COTA, noted that a lot of people excited about the proposal have certain limitations when it comes to physical ability and can’t get out on a bike without a bit of an assist.
According to McCord, a Class 1 e-bike differs greatly from other more common e-bikes that most people are used to seeing on the roads. McCord sells several different electric bikes at his shop. While Class 1 electric mountain bikes are not the largest category in his shop, they have grown in popularity in recent years, he said.
With a Class I e-bike, an individual has to pedal to make it go. The assist helps people, especially on hills, but can only assist no higher than 20 miles per hour.
“It’s more of a biking experience,” said McCord. “You’re just riding a bike, but you’re doing it in a way that makes you feel like you’re stronger than you ever were,” he explained.
Class II and Class III e-bikes, the ones that most people see riding around on city streets, require no pedaling and can ride at much higher speeds – giving people more of a motorcycle experience.
While the topic of e-bikes has been discussed for years, the recent proposal has come with some pushback from the mountain biking community. Despite some of the research that DNF has released, some individuals are worried about things like safety, increased usage and greater impacts to trails.
Several agencies and organizations have heard a wide range of opinions on this topic since even before this proposal was published.
“We expected a pretty high volume of comments and that is playing out,” said Machnik. “We’ll easily get over 1,000 comments.”
According to Andrews, people contact COTA pretty frequently about this topic. A lot of the concerns, she said, are that e-bikes will degrade the trail-use experience in different ways. With allowing a new use, many are worried about increased use – which could lead to safety issues and more wear and tear on trails.
The issue of seeing more people on trails, however, has been a reality even without the accepted use of e-bikes. “It’s a lot busier than it used to be 20 years ago,” said Perry with Cog Wild. “It’s just kind of the nature of the game.”
Andrews has seen the increase as well, and attributes a lot of it to growth in both population and in visitors. Most of the trail areas that allow e-bikes, Andrews explained, found that most of the people riding Class I e-bikes were people who already rode the trails and had switched from a traditional bike to an e-bike.
“I think any increase is likely to be not really detectable in any meaningful way,” she said. “I think we’ll see more increases over time, but I think that is due to a mix of factors.”
Enforcement
Along with concerns, DNF has had a lot of questions about enforcement. While Machnik stated that enforcement is certainly a piece of this proposal, the bigger piece, she said, is being thorough in providing education and information.
While self-policing is the traditional method of enforcing rules in various recreation uses and communities, DNF sees messaging about what is and isn’t allowed as enforcement out on the trails as just as important.
“We do see real value in the fact that we have so many organized groups and volunteers, like outfitters, guides and gear shops. There are different ways people can get information through their peers and through the community,” said Machnik. “That’s really valuable in helping people understand where they can and can’t go and what’s appropriate and not.”
While there are no dedicated “trail police,” DNF does have a field ranger program that allows Forest Service employees to offer information right from the trails. Their first action, Machnik said, is always education. If a situation warrants it, however, employees can write a citation.
"I think any increase is likely to be not really detectable in any meaningful way, I think we'll see more increases over time, but I think that is due to a mix of factors."
- Emmy Andrews
DNF also has a Forest Stewards program, where people spend time at trailheads to provide education and awareness.
While education is important, there are always going to be bad actors, said Andrews with COTA. While some people don’t always have the right behavior on the trails, Andrews said that those individuals usually know how they should be behaving, and are just choosing not to listen.
“It’s not a lack of education,” she said. “But that’s not unique to e-bikers.”
While it’s important for people to follow the rules, Machnik sees the proposal as also allowing a behavior in certain areas that is already occurring. “People are going to do what they want to do anyway, and there already is a lack of enforcement.” People ride [e-bikes] and you’re seeing more and more each day, each year.”
Ryll, who fell in love with mountain biking on Deschutes National Forest trails, is hoping that these rules change sooner than later. About 70% of the people in his coalition are over the age of 65 and see a real need for accessing trails on pedal assist mountain bikes.
“I have a lot of empathy for the folks who have concerns, because they love mountain biking. Their concerns are coming from the fact that they love mountain biking and they just don’t want to see the experience degrade. As is the case with a lot of things, although opinions may differ, they’re all driven by the shared love of mountain biking and the shared love of our trails,” said Andrews.
The 30-day comment period for the DNF e-bike proposal began on July 2 and closes on July 31. People can submit comments online, through the project website.
Some mountain bikers welcome an electric assist, due to age and health issues.
SOURCE PICKS
WEDNESDAY 07/24
TWILIGHT MARKET
MEET THE NOMO ARTIST SPRING BREAK JAKE
Crux Fermentation Project hosts Twilight Market, featuring the NOMO artist himself, Spring Break Jake, along with an evening of live music, local makers and more. Grab a pint, support small businesses and artists and discover unique treasures you won’t find anywhere else. Wed., July 24, 5-9:30pm, Crux Fermentation Project. 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free.
WEDNESDAY 07/24
LUCKEY’S WOODSMAN BEER DINNER
FIVE-COURSE BEER PAIRED DINNER
Luckey’s Woodsman is collaborating with Cascade Lakes Brewing to create a special beer dinner in Sisters. Attendees can enjoy a delicious five-course beer paired dinner in a cozy, intimate setting with talented Chef Jackson Higdon, along with a hand-picked selection of Cascade Lakes 4oz beer pours for each course. Join the event for a delightful and memorable evening. Wed., July 24, 5:30-8pm. Luckey’s Woodsman Trailside Kitchen. 352 E. Hood Ave., Suite B, Sisters. $130.
WEDNESDAY 07/24
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CLASSIC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
HOSTED BY BEND PICKLEBALL CLUB
Watch or play on the Northwest’s best dedicated courts. Over 700 pickleball players compete for a $34,000 purse. Sponsored by Thump Coffee and hosted by Bend Pickleball Club, the Pacific Northwest Pickleball Tournament is one of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments among amateurs, tak ing place over the span of five days of fun, fast-paced play. Wed., July 24, 8am-5pm. Pine Nursery Park. 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.
A GOOD COMEDY SHOW
WITTY AND WEIRD ACTS
Join Bad Posture for a night of stand-up comedy at Bo’s Falafel Bar. The show features the wittiest and weirdest acts to make you laugh. Grab your friends and come by for a drink, enjoy a custom Bo’s treat and get ready for a night of guaranteed giggles. Fri., July 26, 7pm at Bo’s Falafel Bar. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.
BALLOONS OVER BEND
MAGICAL DISPLAY IN THE SKY
Balloons over Bend is a three-day event featuring balloon launches each morning at sunrise. The Night Glow festival takes place Friday evening offering music, food, glow-in-the-dark balloons and a Balloon Blast race for the kids. Fri., July 26-28, 5-9pm at Central Oregon Community College. 2600 NW College Way, Bend. $10-$12.
ANNUAL DESCHUTES RIVER CLEANUP
VOLUNTEER CLEANUP AROUND CENTRAL OREGON
During the Annual Deschutes River Cleanup, volunteers pull invasive weeds and remove litter from the
STARSHINE STARGAZING TOUR
EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY AT SUTTLE LODGE
Join Starshine at The Suttle Lodge for a tour of the brilliance of Central Oregon’s incredible night sky. Listen to an ancient story about the stars, locate constellations, find and learn about other interesting visible night sky objects and look at visible planets. You’ll receive and learn how to use a sky map, specialized to the month of viewing. Sat., July 27, 9pm. Suttle Lodge. 13300 US 20, Sisters. $20.
SUNDAY
YOGA AND WINE
BEND WINE BAR + STILL WATER YOGA
The Bend Wine Bar is opening up its tasting room to Still Water Yoga. Enjoy a private yoga session followed by a wine tasting at The Bend Wine Bar. Connect with amazing people within the community through yoga and wine. Sun., July 28, 11:30am-1pm at The Bend Wine Bar and Winery Tasting Room. 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. $40.
MONDAY
FRIENDS TRIVIA
FRIENDS-THEMED TRIVIA NIGHT AT BEVEL
Get ready to dive into the world of “Friends” with a hilarious trivia night at Bevel Craft Brewing. Attempt to win Bevel gift cards while channeling your inner Monica, Rachel or Ross. Themed attire is always welcomed. Bring a team up to six people. Mon., July 29, 6-8pm at Bevel Craft Brewing. 911 SE Armour Rd., Bend. Free.
Courtesy Jponcelet
Courtesy Restore Deschutes
Courtesy The Suttle Lodge
S SOUND
Coming to Fruition
With a record out this August, the longtime Portland five-piece will share tunes new and old, at Munch & Music Aug. 1
By Chris Young
From origins busking on Portland street corners and playing impromptu gigs at taco shops and wing joints, Fruition’s Americana sound has grown up. That’s to be expected when you’ve been a band for more than 15 years and rocked sold-out shows and festivals across the country, sharing tunes from a solid string of studio records, EPs, singles and a live record, the group’s most recent release.
“I am a road dog, baby, there ain’t no two ways about it,” Mimi Naja sings in the opening verse of “I Don’t Mind” from “Live, Vol. 1,” which kicked off Fruition’s set at Boise’s Visual Arts Collective. Released in early 2022, the band’s first-ever live release documents a show from Feb. 10, 2019.
“It was the end of a long tour, so we were definitely firing on all cylinders,” describes drummer Tyler Thompson. “Luckily, we didn’t even know the show was being recorded to multitrack, so the energy couldn’t be more honest and rowdy.”
When the pandemic hit and a roadworn band like Fruition was forced to slam on the brakes, the quintet was left with pieces of their lives in the beforetimes. Thompson began mixing these Boise live recordings in his home studio, Studio 110, while bassist Jeff Leonard started digging through the GoPro clips he’d collected from the cameras he had set up at every show on that winter tour.
“We’ve always been a ‘live band,' as people might say. Our fans have always really enjoyed the live show,” explains
“As a band, we’ve always said that we’re a ‘song band’ when people ask what kind of band we are. Whether it’s been a rock song or a soul song or a countryish song or a bluegrassy song, I’ve always focused on the songwriting.”
—JAY COBB ANDERSON
guitarist and songwriter Jay Cobb Anderson. “Live, Vol. 1” was an effort to lift the spirits of both the fans and the band when live performances were off the table. It also may have been a harbinger for what was to come.
When the pandemic subsided, things looked and felt a bit different. Band members had moved to new cities, gotten married or gotten sober, and a few had kids. These new developments also altered the ways in which the five bandmates viewed making music and going back out on the road.
Fruition has always been a unique, three-headed beast with three principal songwriters and singers sharing leading roles on stage and recordings. Anderson may be the most prolific of the bunch, but multi-instrumentalists Mimi Naja and Kellen Asebroek more than carry their melodic weight, with both their lyrical talents and musical sensibilities on mandolin and keys, respectively. The three represent the original core of a band that started out as a string band and evolved into something more electric, establishing itself as a powerful live
presence with legions of Fruity Freaks following from Oregon to Colorado as the five worked their way up festival bills and rock club stages.
It makes sense, then, that after getting lost in the grind of life on the road, the forced respite of the pandemic allowed Fruition to find its center again.
Anderson, Naja and Asebroek embarked on a series of shows as Fruition Trio, an intimate run of acoustic dates that enabled the three songwriters to hearken back to their busking days, while Leonard and Thompson could focus on their family lives.
The ability to take a break, reconfigure and come back together again are all signs of a band that’s truly matured into its own. The live reputation has always followed Fruition, but “as a band, we’ve always said that we’re a ‘song band’ when people ask what kind of band we are,” Anderson tells. “Whether it’s been a rock song or a soul song or a countryish song or a bluegrassy song, I’ve always focused on the songwriting.”
On Aug. 23, Fruition will release its first album in four years, recorded live
as a full band in the studio. After all these years, it’s the first time the fivepiece has made a completely live studio album with no overdubs — flaws and all. Aptly titled, “How to Make Mistakes,” the name really sums up the nostalgia-steeped, less-is-more approach to songwriting and recording on the effort.
“Yes, there are moments where we’re off tempo; there are moments where we’re probably a little sharp or flat when we’re singing,” Anderson admits. But the whole band embraced the lyric, “and I’m learning how to make mistakes” from “Made to Break,” a heavy-hearted ode to a former lover co-written by Naja and Anderson.
With two new albums in the can, “How to Make Mistakes” is full of love songs, down-and-out songs, songs of solitude and a tragic tale told jauntily—and you can get your sneak peek of it at the free Munch & Music concert in Drake Park on Thursday, Aug. 1.
Munch & Music presents Fruition
With special guest Toast & Jam Thu., Aug. 1
Drake Park
777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend Music starts at 5:30pm and ends around 9pm; all ages Free munchandmusic.com
Photo by Kaja Sigvalda
A band that’s grown up and matured together, Fruition returns this August with “How to Make Mistakes,” a studio album recorded completely live as a full band with no overdubs.
Now open daily 11:30am - 8:30pm
It’s here – the great reimagination of the Lake House at Caldera Springs. Discover a dedicated space to gather and create lasting memories against the backdrop of breathtaking natural surroundings. Now open to the public, guests are invited to lounge with the whole family in the dining room, warm up by the fireplace in the bar or roast s’mores under the starlit sky on the outdoor patio. Here, every meal and moment become a story.
CALENDAR
24 Wednesday
The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems
Join Bunk + Brew for an evening of Jongleur Gems in the round featuring Dan Delion and Andrew Shepard. Each artist (stage spot) plays a song and then passes to the other artist (stage spot). Artists can jam/collaborate together performing both originals and covers. Food and beverage carts are on-site and minors are allowed. 7pm. Free.
The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to some local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Gabrial Sweyn Guitar Performance at The Commons Gabrial Sweyn is a multi-instrumentalist originally hailing from the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana. His previous music projects have included Glass Beads, Copilot Eyedrops, The Chalfonts, and Holy Smokes and The Godforsaken Rollers. Holy Smokes successfully toured the United States from Portland to Nashville, in addition to South Africa. 7-9pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.
Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Kenny Hadden Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Free. Deschutes Brewery & Public House Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
General Duffy’s Waterhole Wednesday Night Open Mic Join Central Oregon School of Modern Music and General Duffy’s for the Wednesday night Open Mic! Play 3 songs. Groups of up to 3. Sign-up begins at 5:30. Food trucks, 25+ taps, drink specials! 6-9pm. Free.
JC’s Bar & Grill TRIVIA + Wing Wednesday! $.75 cent wing special all day and trivia kicking off at 7:30pm. Don’t forget the infamous “physical” challenge as one of the categories (think musical chairs, limbo, paper airplane throwing etc)! Get a free appetizer by winning that round and happy hour pricing all week for the winning team. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.
Jersey Boys Pizzeria Elyce Tyler Music is Elyce Tyler’s one foot on shore to process the shocker storms of life. Her songwriting spans styles melancholic and soulful to charged and driving. Dark, yet stubbornly upbeat, Elyce’s songs deal with what life deals. Listeners may be reminded of Poe, Edie Brickell, or Florence and the Machine. 5:30-7:30pm. Free.
Juniper Preserve Music on the Patio at Juniper Preserve Join Juniper Preserve for “Music on the Patio,” a summer series of live music performances happening every Wednesday evening at the Trailhead Grill at Juniper Preserve. 6-8pm. Free.
M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, whichever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam hosted by Derek Michael Marc Sign-up sheet is available at 6:30pm. 7-9pm. Free.
LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Alejandro Escovedo, a celebrated singer, songwriter and rock musician, has an eclectic background and body of work. He has been recording and touring since the late 1970s. Thu., July 25, 8pm at The Domino Room.
Oblivion Pour House Last Call Trivia
Wednesday Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm.
Open Space Event Studios The Roundabouts Improv Join The Roundabouts, Bend’s funniest improv troupe, for a night of unscripted hilarity. Witness the magic of improv as these quick thinking improv players transform audience suggestions into spontaneous scenes and awe-inspiring characters. Every moment with The Roundabouts is an adventure waiting to unfold! Proceeds from each show are donated to a Central Oregon nonprofit. It’s comedy improv for a cause! 7:30-9:15pm. $15.
PRIVATE HOME CONCERT Home Concert
- Jason Eady - Mississippi Blues - Americana A special evening of music by Jason Eady in a chalet-style home in La Pine. 6pm. $25.
Prost! Bend Trivia Prost! UKB Trivia is now at Prost! Bend on Wednesdays at 7pm! Genuine UKB Trivia is no average trivia night! Meet up with friends, win gift card prizes for top teams! Enjoy Prost’s authentic beer and food menu. Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins! 7-9pm. Free. Sam Johnson Park Music on the Green -Kristi Kinsey Band Redmond’s annual free summer music series at Sam Johnson Park. Grab a blanket, bring your lawn chairs and introduce your family to an evening that really highlights why so many people enjoy visiting and living in Redmond=. More than just music, you’ll enjoy tasty local food, drinks, desserts as well as craft vendors. This fun family block party atmosphere has plenty of things to do with the kids and is one of the longest-running community festivals in Central Oregon. Concerts are on alternating Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30pm. If you have questions connect with Amanda Joe 541923-5191 or events@visitredmondoregon.com 5:30pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Animals In The Attic Introducing Animals in the Attic, an indie rock project spearheaded by the visionary Spencer Rakela. Described as a musical kaleidoscope, Animals in the Attic’s sound has been labeled anything from psychedelic surf rock to synth soul, and even adorned with hints of indie twang. However diverse the descriptions, a constant thread weaves through every creation – a tranquil, hypnotic nature that captivates the listener. 7-10pm. $12.
The Vault Taphouse at Kobold Brewing Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.
25 Thursday
The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar. 6-8pm. Free.
Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thursday Join at Austin Mercantile for live music every Thursday. Offering a light happy hour menu — daily flatbread, chili, charcuterie, soft pretzels and more! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.
Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursday at Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
The Domino Room Alejandro Escovedo Midtown Events brings you Alejandro Escovedo at Midtown Ballroom in Bend! Special guest: James Mastro. Doors 8pm, show 8:30pm. This is an all ages show. A celebrated singer and songwriter, Alejandro Escovedo has as eclectic a background and body of work as any rock artist of his generation. 8pm. $27.
Drake Park Munch & Music Summit Health and PacificSource present Munch and Music, a free concert series in Drake Park. Presented by The Source Weekly and Hayden Homes will be celebrating its 33rd season! Live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and local artists! The music lineup for the Munch and Music: July 25 - Kalimba with special guest That 90’s Band Aug. 1 - Fruition with special guest Toast & Jam Aug. 8 - Precious Byrd with special guest Dad Bods and Hella Shy 5:30-9pm. Free.
Dump City Dumplings Local Live music night Local live music showcase at dump city every Thursday. $1 off beverages and dumplings. 7/18 Connor Bennett 7/25 Kerry Sheehan 5:30pm. Free.
Elements Public House Trivia Night at Elements Public House with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm! Featuring QuizHea games. Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Don Hoxie Classic and popular music by Don Hoxie at Northside Bar and Grill. 8-10pm. Free.
Pangaea Guild Hall Intro to D&D Workshop Calling all adventurers! Have you wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but have no idea where to start? Pangaea Guild Hall presents an “Intro to D&D” workshop series hosted by yours truly, Guildmaster Chris! Learn to build and play your own D&D character. Call or email to reserve your spot! 6-9pm. $10.
Renegades BBQ Greg Bryce / BlackflowersBlacksun Blues and Slide Guitar Greg Bryce / BlackflowersBlacksun blues and slide guitar. Food and family fun. Music and beer. Fun for the kids. 6-8pm. Free.
River’s Place Soul’d Out Soul, R&B and funk from Soul’d Out at River’s Place. 6-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.
Stoller Wine Bar Bend SHINE @ Stoller Wine Bar SHINE is back at Stoller with sweet acoustic sounds you can sing and dance to. 6-8pm. Free.
The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Trivia Night Tease your brain and win cool prizes. Happy Hour menu will be offered during game time. Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of fabulous wines, snacks and fun! Every last Thursday of the month. Arrive early, game starts at 6pm. Last Thursday of every month, 6-9pm. Free.
The Capitol Open Decks: 10 Live DJs 10 live DJs. Open format. 30-minute sets. Hosted by “Its Fine” & SoMuchHouse at The Capitol in Downtown Bend. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8pm-1am. $5.
The Lot Live Music with Parker Steers @The Lot Local solo musician walking listeners from sorrowful country songs to grunge greatness. 6-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub High Desert Music Collective Presents Rock For Socks High Desert Music Collective presents Rock for Socks! Three PNW Rock bands join forces for the greater good! Bring any new socks to donate to the salvation army and receive half on entry. Billy and the Box Kid: Formed as a duo tin he Bend Open mics scene, Billy and the Box Kid has since become one of Central Oregon’s most popular live acts, playing their unique blend of foot -stomping country Rock 'n' Roll. The band creates a new take on Indie rock by adding elements of jazz in the rhythm section with Rock and indie influences in the song writing. 9pm. $20-$30.
26 Friday
Bend Cider Co. Matthew Gwinup Come on out to Tumalo and listen to Matthew Gwinup perform on solo guitar. Classically trained, Matt’s repertoire includes modern fingerstyle, folk, jazz, rock, & world music. Beautiful music, cold ciders and beers, on a lovely summer’s evening! Light appetizers available. Outside food welcome. Kid and dog friendly. 6-8pm. Free.
Courtesy Alejandro Escovedo Facebook
CALENDAR EVENTS
Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee. No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.
Bo’s Falafel Bar A Good Comedy Show
Join us for a night of standup comedy at Bo’s Falafel! We’ve selected the wittiest and weirdest acts to make you forget to check your phone for a bit. Grab your friends and come by for a drink, a custom Bo’s treat, and a giggle guaranteed. 7pm. $15.
Bridge 99 Brewery Karaoke Fridays at Bridge 99 All your favorite songs with hostess, Miss Mindy! 7-9pm. Free.
Cheba Hut Sun Sets Comedy Open Mic Sun Sets is a free comedy open mic every Friday. Sign-up 7:30. Starts 8pm. Enjoy the nice summer weather and the fresh heat from these local legends. It’s a toasty good time. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 7:30-10pm. Free.
Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room Friday Trivia Come test your knowledge with trivia, prizes, and Damn Tasty Beer at the Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room! Fourth Friday of every month, 5-7pm. Free.
Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater BushLoaded: The Greatest Hits Tour English rock band, Bush, has maintained a die-hard rock vibe following since its inception in 1992. 5 & 5:30pm. $39.50-$59.50.
Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff. Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Comedian - Amanda Arnold Live at Silver Moon Join us at Silver Moon Brewing for an evening with Amanda Arnold, a standout comic who opened for Jeff Ross and Dave Attell and was named one of Portland’s top 5 funniest comics. Starting comedy at age eight, Amanda’s natural talent shines on stage. Don’t miss this born comedian! 8-9:30pm. $15.
Sisters Art Works The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Sisters Art Works Celebrating over 45 years since its founding in 1977, this GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based supergroup has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres, including bebop jazz, funk and R&B/ soul. This is an outdoor, general admission show. Food and drinks available. 7-9pm. $40/adults and $25/youth.
Sisters Depot Brian Odell & Bob Baker Brian Odell is back in Sisters from his hometown of PDX, joined by Sisters violinist Bob Baker. Brian and Bob have a selection of originals and covers influenced by Dave Matthews and rock musicians of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Reservations are recommended, Performance is outdoors on the back patio. 6-8pm. $5.
The Horseshoe Tavern Chasin’ Bandits at The Horseshoe Tavern Prineville Join us at the historic Horseshoe Tavern’s outdoor Stockyard Stage for a night of good time honky tonk dance tunes. Chasin’ Bandits will play what they do best, your favorite country, rock and southern rock tunes. Full bar and great menu. 7-10pm. Free.
27 Saturday
Austin Mercantile Saturday Afternoon Live Music Austin Mercantile is now adding live music on Saturdays! Serving wine, beer, lite happy hour menu, gifts and home decor. Hope to see you soon! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.
Elk Lake Resort Lodge Bar & Restaurant Elk Lake Music on the Water - Sleepless Truckers 11th Annual Playing at Elk Lake! Join the 11th Annual Music on the Water Summer Series presented by Boneyard Beer and Crater Lake Spirits and enjoy free live music by our talented local and regional bands. Music starts at 5pm between the lodge and the lake. Free.
General Duffy’s Waterhole Summer Kickin’ Concerts Presents: Trace Adkins
General Duffy’s Waterhole announces Grammy award-winning country all-star Trace Adkins performing live on July 27 at the Subaru of Bend 2024 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series presented by Central Oregon Daily News in Downtown Redmond.. Tickets on sale now! 4pm. $100.
M&J Tavern Almost Almost returns to the M&J Tavern bringing back some of the best feel-good cover tunes from the ‘70s to the ‘90s. 9pm-Midnight. Free.
MacPherson Memorial Park Cascade Brass in Concert The Cascade Brass is a Brass Quintet from the 234th Army Band of Oregon is performing. 4pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Sagebrush Rock Classic rock 8-11pm. Free.
On Tap 3ofWe live at On Tap! 3ofWe connects the audience with engaging music that takes each listener on a journey. They bring an original sound and infectious energy with their kaleidoscopic songs. Come on out to On Tap to get the full experience! 6-8pm. Free.
River’s Place Jazz Jam The Positive Side is hosting a monthly Jazz Jam at River’s Place! Musicians, bring your instrument and real book. Everyone else, grab a beer, sit back and enjoy some epic music. 6pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing JuJu Eyeball Bend’s Beatles band is back at the Moon! 7pm. $10.
The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room Live Music! ZORB surf/grunge/rock’n’roll Local surf and grunge accompanies awesome beer and food this Saturday night. Cotto will serve Italian food on the patio and our newly released beer, Queen of Noise, with apricot and white peaches, combats the heat perfectly. See you Saturday at Ale! 6-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Cptn Over with Milk for the Angry and Palo Soprano Bend’s favorite psychedelic surf rock band is returning to the stage for the first time this year, armed with a gang of rad new music and jonesin’ for a good time. Come join this rowdy, loving and headbanging community for a night of full-fledged rock 'n' roll. 7pm. $15.
28 Sunday
The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Trivia Night Sunday Funday Trivia with Sean. Gather your team, or roll solo and find a spot early in the cafe, knowledge tests begin at 6pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 6-8pm. Free.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater Stray Cats
Summer Tour 2024 ‘70s rockabilly band Stray Cats bring the best of rockabilly from the group’s heyday. 7:30pm. $49.50-$125.
Juniper Preserve Free Your Voice. Cave Choir & Sound Bath In a special cave choir, lead by Deena Kamm, we will practice movement and vocalizations to find our voice and release any insecurities to the void of the cave. Open your hearts bringing awareness to the energy in your voice and body and then relax deeply for a sound bath. 10am. $55.
Juniper Preserve Cave Concert & Sound
Bath - Embody the Elements In a special cave concert with WaterEye, we will make offerings to the elements in song, movement, celebration and deep relaxation melting into a sound bath meditation curated by Kevin Kraft. WaterEye is a freeform looper creative, weaving the participants into the music and experience. 6:308:30pm. $55.
River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.
River’s Place Almost Join River’s Place for a fun filled evening with live music by Almost! Amazing food and drinks and family friendly! 6-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.
The Capitol Dub Wizard Live Reggae Rub A Dub at The Capitol. Jallanzo the Dub Wizard and Dr Ed Love. 7-11pm. $15.
29 Monday
Barrel Room @ Immersion Brewing Vinyl Night at Immersion Brewing’s Barrel Room Come enjoy some low-key vinyl vibes at Immersion Brewing’s Barrel Room! Everything from bluegrass to Americana music from the stylings of DJ Rollin’ Dust. This is an all ages event. 5-8pm. Free.
Bevel Craft Brewing “Friends” Trivia Get ready to dive into the world of "Friends" with our hilarious trivia night! Attempt to win Bevel gift cards while channeling your inner Monica, Rachel, or Ross. Themed attire is always welcomed! Free to play! Bring your own team up to 6 people. 6-8pm. Free.
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays at Bridge 99 Trivia Mondays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm.
The Yard at Bunk + Brew Open Mic Monday Sign-up at 5:30pm. Time: 6-8pm. 3 song maximum/or 15-minute spots. Singles/duos/ trios (no bands) (Cajun OK). Food and beverage carts on-site. Originals or covers. Minors welcome. 6-8pm. Free.
Elements Public House Open Mic with DMM Music Come jam with some great local musicians and enjoy an evening of music, great food and full bar. Musician sign-up at 6pm. Sound and PA provided by DMM Music LLC Located at the North end of Redmond. An award-winning full bar and great food! 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free. On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy Open Mic Join the #1 Open Mic at Silver Moon Brewing every Monday! Sign-ups at 6:30pm sharp. Perform or watch—maybe even witness a Roast Battle! Plus, opportunities for paid gigs. 6:30-9pm. Free.
SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Monday Big Lawn Series The Suttle Lodge is a perfect stop for touring bands and musicians. Allowing The Suttle Lodge to showcase some incredible artists from near and far. Catch a variety of tunes on the big lawn every Monday from 6-8pm. Free.
The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Bottles and Boards - Game Night Grab your favorite board game or borrow one! Every Monday is Game Night! Pair a bottle of wine with a selection of charcuterie boards and get $5 off Whites or $10 off Reds. Fun times and great wines! Cheers! 2-9pm. Free.
Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.
30 Tuesday
Bangers & Brews Redmond UKB Trivia Tuesdays UKB Trivia Tuesdays 6:30pm start time at Bangers and Brews in Redmond! Join this week for this unique “Live Trivia Game Show.” Meet up to compete for prizes! UKB Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins. Great menu and beers! 6:30-8:30pm. Free
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Bend Ecstatic Dance An all-out, full-on, spectacular music and free-form movement journey happens every Tuesday on one of the biggest dance floors in Bend. A no-booze and no-shoes venue. No experience required, no dance instructions given. Just really excellent music curation and a big, clean floor to explore your unique movement across. 7:45-10pm. $15-$25 sliding scale.
Bush, a British rock band formed in London, has maintained a die-hard rock following since 1992. The current lineup consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gavin Rossdale, lead guitarist Chris Traynor, bassist Corey Britz and drummer Nik Hughes. Fri., July 26, 5pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
Courtesy Bush Facebook
The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Open MICC Presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month you can enjoy or participate in THE MICC, a Comedy Open Mic presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club at The Cellar in Downtown Bend. Come and see local comics trying out their sharpest 3-5 minute sets. It’s free to attend and perform! Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Free (donations welcome).
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. If you wish to perform sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Ossig Karaoke with DJ Chris. 7-9pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Mitchum Yacoub Mitchum Yacoub - [yaw-coob] is an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. As a lifelong drummer that has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, soul, funk, and reggae, he’s been slow brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. 7-10pm. $15.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Telemarket and Earthware VTP Presents: Telemarket and Earthware Telemarket provides a distorted vessel for the shape-shifting song craft of vocalist/guitarist Adam Wayton, and features collaborations with many of his talented Athens friends. 8pm. Free.
Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.
MUSIC
Last Saturday Art Walk Last Saturday Art Walk at the Old Bend Iron Works from 9-5 pm. Afternoon Jazz on the Patio at Café des Chutes featuring a monthly Residency with the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio starting at 2:30pm. Featuring artist pop-ups! Art happenings at all neighboring shops! Sales and more! Last Saturday of every month, 9am-5pm. Through Sept. 28. The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Contact: 541-6686114. theworkhousebend@gmail.com. Free.
STEFAN JACKIW Join Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon for our first-ever HDCM Celebrity Recital, showcasing one of America’s foremost violinists Stefan Jackiw! Join Stefan and Central Oregon Daily for a pre-concert talk about the program beginning at 3:15pm. The concert preview is free for all ticketholders! Program: TBD tickets available through HDCM by phone or online. July 28, 4-6:30pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: 541-3063988. info@highdesertchambermusic.com. Child/student: $15 Adult/general admission: $62.
DANCE
Argentine Tango Classes and Dance
Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.. Indian Temple & Classical Dance Embody Your Yoga Super Powers: Excellent and supportive for any style of dance or athlete. Based on Indian Temple and Classical Dances with a yogic approach. Includes “mudra” hand gestures, sensual bends, head and eye postures, feet positions and more! Awaken and optimize your entire being, from the inside to out. Sign-up at: templetribalfusion.com/dance-bend Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:15-10:30am. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend.
Line Dance Lesson Come join us at the Cross-Eyed Cricket for a free beginner/intermediate hip-hop country line dance lesson, taught by Alex from Mindful Motion! Lessons are held every Saturday night at 8pm. There’s no cover fee to get into the restaurant/bar, lessons are free, and anyone under 21 is welcome until 9pm. July 27, 8-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: mindfulmotionmentor@gmail.com. Free.
Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Tuesdays, 5:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-In.
Oula Oula merges high-intensity cardio with easy-to-follow choreography, mindfulness practices, and a culture of inclusivity — all to an energetic pop soundtrack. Each Oula class strives to empower participants to challenge their bodies and process their emotions through music, movement, and, most importantly, a community connection. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through Oct. 1. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Contact: oulabendoregon@gmail.com. Free.
Temple Tribal Fusion Dance Yoga, fitness, dance drills, choreography to expand your movement language and build strength, grace, agility, confidence. full of belly dance, Indian Classical accents, funky fantastic workout, beautiful community and much more! Wednesdays, 5-6:15pm. Includes tribal belly dance, traditional sacred dances, yoga, fitness, dance drills, choreography to expand your movement language and build strength, grace, agility, confidence in a heart-centered, world-class learning environment. Join for fun, a great workout, or perform in the dance company. Mixed level classes give something for everyone, from newbies to advanced dancers. All levels warmly welcomed! Learn more at http://www.templetribalfusion.com/ dance-bend Mondays, 5-6:15pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20.
FILM EVENTS
‘80s Summer Films - Back to The Future Bust out your walkmans and hairspray 'cause Tin Pan’s taking it back to the ‘80s and celebrating some of the decade’s classic films. July 25, 8:30pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $12.
ARTS + CRAFTS
Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend.com for information on current shows. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.
Block Printing Dive into the world of block printing with us! Join our upcoming class and learn the art of carving linoleum blocks to create unique prints. Discover how to manipulate negative and positive space to design simple yet impactful images. July 25, 5-7:30pm. Freak'n Art, 1265 NW Wall st., Bend. Contact: 541-508-7438. hellofreaknart@gmail.com. $60.
Boss Kitty Trunk Show! Yarn so boss, you’ll knit your pants! Need we say more, kittens? Salem’s own Boss Kitty is bringing her fabulously brilliant hand-dyed yarn and fiber to Fancywork Yarn Shop for two days only. Meet Boss Kitty herself and snatch up some righteous goods to make allll the yarny things! July 27, 10am-5pm and July 28, 11am-3pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541323-8686. hello@fancywork.com. Free.
Christmas in July handmade gift sale Multiple artists selling Quilts, knitted and crocheted items, table runners, potholders, soap and large variety of items. July 26-27, 9am-4pm. Christmas in July - Sherrie Adam’s home, 2148 NW 11th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-788-1295. crcc336@yahoo.com. Free.
Community Garden, installation build event A community-built, fiber-based art installation. Much like a traditional community garden, this fiber-based installation and the accompanying build workshops provide an opportunity for learning, stress relief, and bring people in our community together to build stronger ties. Community Garden aims to expand our community’s interest and access to visual arts. Wed, July 24, 5-7pm, Wed, Aug. 7, 5-7pm, Wed, Aug. 21, 5-7pm and Wed, Sept. 4, 5-7pm. Freak 'n Art, 1265 NW Wall st., Bend. Contact: 541-508-7438. hellofreaknart@gmail.com. Free.
Crochet Corner: Fancywork Yarn Shop
Gather with fellow crocheters for an afternoon of crafting, learning and inspiration! Founder and lead educator of the American Crochet Association, Salena Baca, hosts this 2-hour hook session held at Fancywork Yarn Shop. All skill levels are welcome in this weekly drop-in event. Thursdays, 1-3pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-3238686. hello@fancywork.com. Free.
Date Night - Weld Together! It’s our date night version of MIG welding workshop! You’ll learn to cut steel with a torch then try your hand at Mig Welding and take your creations home with you. Couples that weld together, stay together! Ages 13+ welcome. Minors may take this class if a parent/guardian is registered. July 26, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $99.
Denim Care and Repair WorkshopSustainable Garment Care Embark on a journey to master the art of hand-stitched denim repair with California-based artist Eliot Spaulding. For this hands-on workshop, bring along a pair of jeans or any denim/heavy cotton article from your closet that bears a hole or tear in need of mending. July 24, 5:30-7:30pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0700. inquiries@roundhousefoundation.org. Free.
DIY Drop-in hours Make Art on your schedule! Come by FREAK’N ART Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to create an art project on-site. Offering printmaking, drawing, painting, and collage. No supplies or experience necessary, we got you covered! Fridays, 3-7pm, Saturdays, 11:30am-5:30pm and Sundays, 11:30am-5:30pm. Through Dec. 29. FREAK’N ART, 1265 NW Wall st., Bend. Contact: 541-508-7438. hellofreaknart@gmail.com. $20-$40.
Intermediate Jewelry SolderingRings This fun and creative class helps take your soldering skills to the next level. In this class, you’ll take what you learned in the Intro to Soldering (stacked rings) class and apply that knowledge to a more complex soldering project using chip and flux, third hands, and different solder levels. July 29, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. classes@diycave.com. $129.
Intro to Character Design A challenge of creativity and a testament to the imagination— this Intro to Character Design class is perfect for young artists ages 10-14 looking to further their skills in character creation. Hosted by Eva Lund at IsoMiMo Studio. All supplies included. Email EvaLundo@icloud.com to sign-up. July 30, 6-7:15pm. ISoMiMo Studio, 925 NW Wall St Suite 201A, Bend. Contact: 775-4208-765. evalundo@ icloud.com. $50.
Intro to Leather Tooling: Earrings Learn the basics behind tooled leather earrings! In this class, students will learn how to prep, design, paint and seal their works. There will be some stencils provided and students are more than welcome to bring their own ideas and inspiration. Students will leave with the fundamentals of leather tooling. July 24, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. classes@diycave.com. $99.
Intro to Lettering & Typography Want to learn how to write in block letters? Bubble letters? Maybe fun and loopy cursive? In this class you’ll learn the basics of lettering and typography to level up your design skills. We will go over: Faux calligraphy, block letters, drop shadows, creating a consistent font. July 30, 5-6:30pm. FREAK’N ART, 1265 NW Wall st., Bend. Contact: 541-508-7438. hellofreaknart@gmail.com. $45.
Intro to Stained Glass - Honeycomb Suncatchers This is a great introductory class that is meant to teach anyone the basics of stained glass in just 2 hours. Bring yourself and your friends in to make one-of-kind stained glass honeycomb suncatcher. Learn the fundamentals of stained glass by crafting your very own stained glass piece. July 25, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. classes@diycave.com. $119.
Intro to Welding: MIG This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher class in cutting and welding. You’ll cut steel with a plasma cutter and weld those pieces back together. You’ll get to try your hand at MIG welding. No Welding Experience Needed! July 29, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave. com. $139.
Intro to Wood Carving using the xCarve CNC Learn to make eye-catching 3D carving art! The X-Carve at DIYcave boasts incredible precision, matched with ease of use, that will allow you to create fantastic projects with little experience and learning curve. It opens new avenues for artwork to be displayed on woods, acrylics and many other materials. July 24, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave. com. $119.
Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, this Grammy Award-winning New Orleans-based group, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of bepop jazz, funk and R&B/soul. Fri., July 26, 7-9pm at Sisters Art Works.
Courtesy Dirty Dozen Brass Band Facebook
Intro to Wood Lathe - Learn to Make Bowls This class focuses on turning bowls and other hollow shapes like platters, vases, and more. This class covers creating an object from beginning to end: mounting, rounding, shaping, hollowing, sanding, finishing, and finally, removing the finished object. Get certified to use the lathe at the cave and get to making! July 29, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave. com. $179.
Natural Dyes Workshop Series: Unraveling the Art of Plant-Based Color
Join artist Madelaine Corbin for the inaugural event in our Natural Dyes Workshop Series! We will learn about natural dye processes and engage in hands-on lessons about dye plant harvesting, building dye pots and coaxing color from plants. This workshop caters to all skill levels. July 27, 10am-3pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0700. inquiries@ roundhousefoundation.org. $150.
SAA Friday Artwalk in Sisters Map, galleries and more details at https://www. sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks @SistersArtsAssociation Visit the Art Galleries of Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues Fourth Friday of every month, 10am-7pm. Through Dec. 27. Downtown Sisters, Hood Avenue., Sisters. Contact: 541-719-8581. events@sistersartsassociation.org. Free.
Stained Glass 101 - Copper Foil Technique (ages 14+) Learn the exciting art of stained glass by crafting your very own flat glass panel from start to finish. This skill-based class provides a strong foundation for stained glass using the copper foil technique over two class sessions. You will have your choice of predetermined patterns to hang on display. Sun, July 28, 10am-Noon. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave. com. $259.
Summertime Arts and Crafts Sale!
Summertime Arts and Crafts Sale featuring unique one-of-a-kind items. Saturdays, 10am3pm. Through Sept. 28. Discovery Park Lodge, 2868 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.
Welding 101 - Structural Foundations
- Make a Table Base This 2-week course is all about the skills you need to design and make items with steel. Each student will fabricate a table base from 1.5” square steel tubing. The class builds upon skills learned in the beginning MIG welding classes. Hone your skills and MIG welding knowledge. Wed, July 17, 6-8pm, Sat, July 20, 10am-Noon and Wed, July 24, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $289.
Wood Furniture Making 101 - 4-week series* This 4-week class takes students through the complete process of creating a piece of furniture. Starting with rough lumber, in the woodshop, students will gain advanced skills in project planning, and you will use nearly every machine in the shop. Students will build their very own stool. Tue, July 23, 6-8pm, Tue, July 30, 6-8pm, Tue, Aug. 6, 6-8pm and Tue, Aug. 13, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave. com. $499.
PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS
Artist Reception: Meet Susan Luckey Higdon - Fourth Friday Art WalkSisters Oregon Artist in attendance: Meet Susan Luckey Higdon. Refreshments, light hors d’oeuvres, and appetizers by Jackson Higdon of The Luckey’s Woodsman. July 26, 4-7pm. Makin’ It Local, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-4722. hello@makinitlocal.com.
Artist Showcase: “Color, Light, Texture, And Shapes” features nine newly released giclee prints by Susan Luckey Higdon. Makin’ It Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon Artist Susan Luckey Higdon. Artist Showcase: “Color, Light, Texture, And Shapes” features nine newly released giclee prints by Susan Luckey Higdon. July 26-Aug. 20. Makin’ It Local, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-9044722. hello@makinitlocal.com. Free.
David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery Tradition Lives: New Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer healing and meditative oils.In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking and stunning oil and watercolor Water, Landscapes, Figure, Fantasy, Nishigoi Koi, Wine Country, Still Life, and Mid-West Heritage. July 1-Sept. 29, 10am6pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-2342048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.
Dylan Beck, “In the Bardo” Exhibition at Scalehouse Gallery Dylan Beck’s In The Bardo offers a profound exploration of humanity’s relationship with nature. Through captivating installations and enigmatic ritual objects, Beck delves into the complexities of control, interaction, and dependence on the non-human realm. Wednesdays-Saturdays-Noon Through Aug. 31. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541640-2186. marley@scalehouse.org. Free.
FRIDAY, JULY 26 AT 5PM
The Importance of Gardens to Insect Conservation In this talk, Gail Langellotto will present evidence on the importance of gardens to insect conservation, and highlight the plants and practices that are best poised to promote biodiversity in urban and suburban spaces. This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited so registration is required. July 30, 6-7:30pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-9040700. inquiries@roundhousefoundation.org. Free.
Kelley Vernon, The Snag Exhibition in the Franklin Crossing building lobby featuring paintings by Kelley Vernon. Vernon considers the similarities of aging and change between the human experience and that of a tree which she encounters while walking her dogs. Mondays-Sundays. Through Aug. 31. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-640-2186. marley@scalehouse.org. Free.
Math Anxiety - Made in The USA Learn strategies for improving outcomes and reducing math anxiety. Registration is required. This workshop is hosted by the K-8 Teachers of Math in Rural Oregon Collective (K8TMROC). July 26, 3:30-5:30pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Open Studio Please join us in the fifth Open Studio of the 2024 PMRCAA residency season! Presenters for this event include sculpture artist Pato Hebert, scientist Gail Langelletto, and fibers artist Eliot Spaulding. This event is free, space is limited so registration is required. July 25, 4-6pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-9040700. inquiries@roundhousefoundation.org. Free.
Sawmill Demonstration Full steam ahead!
See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and how lumber was processed on-the-go at the turn of the century. Sat, July 27, 1-4pm and Thu, Aug. 15, 1-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 5413824754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. Free with paid museum admission.
JULY 27 AT 8PM
Third Thursday Open Mic at the High Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers and writers. This is an in-person program. Join us at the High Desert Music Hall for a spoken word open mic night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Every third Thursday, 6-8pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
THEATER
L. Frank Baum’s: The Wizard of Oz Play Beat Children’s Theatre is very excited to announce our Summer 2024 production – The Wizard of Oz! Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, and adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, this non-musical version Dorothy and her journey through Oz will be sure to bring joy and fun! Fri, July 26, 7-8:30pm, Sat, July 27, 2-3:30 and 7-8:30pm and Sun, July 28, 2-3:30pm. Cascade Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: lindsay.russell@beatonline.org. $15-20.
Maragas Winery - Shakespeare on the Lawn at Sunset The Merry Wives of Windsor - a comedic play by William Shakespeare. Show starts at 7:30pm, gate opens at 6:30pm. Drunkard Sir John Falstaff conspires to seduce two married women: Mrs. Page and Mrs. Ford. But they’re no bimbos! Don’t miss this eclectic rendition! Tickets online or at the door. July 26, 7:30-9pm. Maragas Winery, 15523 SW Hwy 97, Culver. Contact: 541546-5464. info@maragaswinery.com. $21.91 online and $25 at the door..
Merry Wives of Windsor The Comedic Romantic Misadventures of Shakespeare’s Falstaff All ages Show. Run Dates & Locations:7/25 at Bendstillery. 7:30pm 7/26 at Maragas. 7pm 7/27 at Alpenglow Park. Deschutes County Historical Society and Museum, 129 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: 541-788-1437. raechelgilland7@gmail. com. $20.
Ponderosa Players: Too Darn Hot!A Musical Revue Join us this summer for Ponderosa Players’ musical theater revue: Too Darn Hot! This dynamic group of students ages 11-18 are honing their skills in an intensive program throughout the month of July and are sure to blow you away with their show-stopping vocals and dance. July 26, 7-9pm and July 27, 7-9pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. Free.
Sunriver Stars Presents “Death of a Salesman” SSCT is pleased to present “Death of a Salesman,” July 19-27, at Unity Spiritual Community. Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, tells the story of Willy Loman – an everyday, aging, traveling salesman – as he struggles for success in search of the dying promise of the American Dream. Thu, July 25, 7:30-10pm, Fri, July 26, 7:30-10pm and Sat, July 27, 2-4:30pm. Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: info@sunriverstars.org. $20.
TUESDAY, JULY 30 AT 7PM
Based out of Silverton, Oregon, Elyce Tyler’s songs reflect her latest thoughts on life. She delivers music that embodies a belief in the sacred power of music to heal and transform. Listeners may be reminded of Poe, Edie Brickell or Florence and the Machine. Wed., July 24, 5:30-7:30pm at Jersey Boys Pizzeria.
Courtesy Elyce Tyler Band Facebook
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AUGUST 30-31
Live music Friday & Saturday night
over 15 local and regional breweries with a selection of cider, wine and non-alcoholic options! prizes for the best dressed gnomes! Join the Gnome Open Mic night! New for 2024
Get up early and watch the magic happen!
Balloons will launch each day throughout the weekend starting just as the sun starts to rise. Don’t miss out on the chance to spot these giant balloons float through the Central Oregon sky. It’s free and fun for the whole family!
Ballooning is an exciting but unpredictable activity that is depends on ideal weather conditions. Launch times will vary! Please keep an eye out on social media pages as we approach the event for the most up-to-date info on balloon launches.
Friday, July 26
Balloon launches at sunrise at R.E. Jewell Elementary School Balloon Blast Kids Race at COCC Bend Night Glow Celebration at COCC - Get tickets!
Saturday, July 27
Balloon launches at sunrise at R.E. Jewell Elementary School Redmond Night Glow presented by Visit Redmond
Sunday, July 28
Balloon launches at sunrise at Tetherow Golf Resort
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Bend Night Glow
COCC • JULY 26 • 4 -10PM
Bring the whole family down to the Night Glow for an evening of music, food and glow-in-the-dark balloons! Take the kids to the Balloon Blast race for a chance to stack up some points in our Kid’s Rock the Races series. Soak up the summer evening with live music, food trucks and browse our unique vendors at the marketplace. There is something for everyone! Pack a blanket and spread out as you wait for the sky to darken so the balloons can begin their magical glow. Check out everything happening at this year’s event below!
Full Schedule
4pm - Gates Open!
PRICING
Youth - $10 $12 at the gate
Adult - $12 $15 at the gate
4-10pm - Shop the Marketplace
6pm - Balloon Blast Kids Race Kicks Off
6-7pm - 45 Away Band
7:30-8:30 - Foxhole
8:30pm - Balloons Rollout
Sunset - Balloons Light Up!
Live Music: “Oregon’s Own” 234th Army Band
- The Pop/Rock group from "Oregon's Own" 234th Army Band of the Oregon Army National Guard. This high energy group’s mission is to play family friendly songs from the 70’s through today’s most popular songs in a variety of genres that everyone will want to get up and dance to, sing along with, and have a great time to. This group of 12 soldier musicians brings a big sound through a traditional rock instrumentation along with a full horn section.
- Foxhole is a 7-member country band composed of citizen Soldiers from the 234th Army Band. They perform a mix of classic and modern country and western, and popular music. They often perform for Soldiers in the field, at park concerts, and in rural settings throughout the state. Foxhole is led by SSG Shannon Michael.
KIDS RACE
Head down early for one of Central Oregon’s favorites: a kids-only obstacle race course. The Balloon Blast combines obstacles with a colorful course, perfect for kids ages 3-10. The exciting obstacles are appropriate for all types of children with a wide range of skill levels to tackle. We encourage parents and guardians to come and cheer their little athletes on as they enjoy being part of a supportive, healthy and motivational community event!
About PacificSource Kids Rock the Races
Does your kid want to join in on the fun? Are you hoping to instill your love for running and the outdoors? Not only is this race series a chance for little ones to be a part of the “Big Kid” races, but it’s also a great way to teach children how to lead a healthy lifestyle. The races are non-competitive — everyone receives a finishers ribbon and a punch card to earn more prizes. Run multiple races, earn more prizes!
COCC • FRIDAY, JULY 26
Race Start Times
Ages 3 to 4 — 6:00pm
Ages 5 to 6 — 6:15pm
Ages 7 to 8 — 6:30pm
Ages 9 to 10 — 6:45pm
For more information or to sign up:
PILOTS BALLOONS AND
Forey Walter - Spaceship
This year, he is celebrating his 52nd year of flying hot air balloons. He became interested in hot air balloons after seeing a TV show in 1971 where a pilot flew across the USA, starting at the west coast and flying to the east coast. He thought he’d like to get into ballooning, but there wasn’t much information about hot air ballooning back then. However, a couple of months later, Popular Mechanics featured hot air ballooning on their cover. The article listed all the balloon manufacturers in the US. He was living in Spokane at the time and little did he know that Coeur d'Alene, ID, had one of those companies. He gave them a call, drove to CDA, and discussed hot air balloon flying with the owner. In the spring of 1972, along with a college buddy who had also seen the TV show, they ordered a hot air balloon.
Pat Irwin - Battle Born
He has been part of ballooning since 1981 when the Great Reno Balloon Race was created. He attended as a spectator and has held every position imaginable until becoming a pilot in 1996. His son Curtis is his main crew chief and has helped him out for many events, including Leon MX, Provo UT, all over NV, and many other states and areas. He has been flying balloons for 25 years, mostly on the west coast of the United States. Now that he is retired, he looks forward to many more adventures and flying in many new states and countries. He is extremely competitive and loves the competitions that come with balloon races, as they sharpen his skills and make him a better pilot. Mostly, he loves to meet new people and just float.
Jayson Kimball - Jitterbug
Jayson Kimball is a second-generation Hot Air Balloon Pilot and owner of Napa Valley Aloft Balloon Rides.
Darren Kling – CAVU
Darren Kling has nearly 30 years of experience flying balloons around the country as well as internationally and is the owner/operator of Big Sky Balloon Company based here in Central Oregon. He offers scenic balloon flights over the spectacular landscape of the high desert and also manages a corporate balloon program for RE/MAX International throughout the Pacific Northwest. Darren has been the Balloon Director at Balloons Over Bend for the past 15 years and enjoys helping to bring his balloon friends into town for this great event. He’s logged nearly 3000 hrs of flight time and maintains a perfect safety record.
Captain Crystal – Dreamer
The Dream Catcher Balloon is a unique hot air balloon designed to give rides to everyone no matter who you are! This two-seated balloon allows mobility challenged individuals, seniors, Veterans, and Warriors easy access to experience a ride because it does not require climbing over a basket.
Robert Raper - Fallen Angels
Robert Raper received his commercial pilot’s certificate in 1996 and bought his first balloon in 1995, while learning to fly. Currently he has five balloons and manages his business, High Plains Drifter Hot Air Balloons, LLC (based in Montana). Raper currently lives in North Bend, OR (on the West Coast of Oregon) and usually attends 7-10 events annually, including: Reno, Nevada and Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Colby Aj Barsketis
First year flying in Balloons Over Bend!
Stephanie parent’s retired from ballooning in 1994, and the balloon lived, not flown, in the garage for over a decade. After Stephanie had twin boys, she needed an excuse to get out of the house, so she got the family balloon out of storage and became a pilot in 2006. Stephanie’s last time in Prosser was 2007 so she is excited to be back in the beautiful area to fly. She has flown in WA, ID and OR and helped crew in Saga, Japan. The best part about ballooning for Stephanie is that it brings lots of smiles and curiosity to many faces.
Justin Wilkinson - RE/MAX
Justin Wilkinson is a 2nd generation pilot from Palm Desert, California. He has been flying hot air balloons since the age of 12. He enjoys traveling to hot air balloon events around the world with his wife and 3 amazing children.
OUR BENEFICIARY
Lay It Out Events proudly supports local nonprofits & community organizations. Every year, a portion of proceeds from Balloons Over Bend is donated to a local nonprofit. In 2024, COCC Foundation will be this year’s beneficiary!
WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO WAYS TO GIVE
The COCC Foundation supports COCC, and its students, to ensure that the college is a vital, accessible, premier educational resource in Central Oregon. We provide financial assistance to students, fiscal support for college programs, and occasionally run campaigns in support of needed college capital improvements.
We are proud, and exceedingly grateful, that Central Oregon Community College Foundation scholarships have impacted the lives of tens of thousands of Central Oregon students. These students come from all corners of the College district and share one belief that education can change and improve their lives. Our scholarships provide financial support, but for many students being a scholarship recipient means something more. It means that someone believes in them enough to provide them with the financial resources needed to attend COCC. It means that someone else believes in their dreams.
Bend Night Glow Marketplace
Art, unique gifts and more await at our Marketplace! Find a fun gift, meet local favorites or just browse the makers, businesses and creators featured at this event.
Vendors
Stavoren Trading Co.
Renewal By Andersen
Kona Ice of Bend
The Festival Boutique
SillySnailStitchery
Sunny Rusty 3D Art
El Yunque Creations LLC
Modern Games
Purelight Power
Isomimo
LeafGuard
Food Vendors
Oregonic Jewels
Oregon Department of Human Services
Stellar Stones
Giant Dog Gear LLC
OH OH Designs
We’re The Wurst
Crater Lake Council
Pappiano Delights
Brim Bar PNW
TOTS!
The Pizza Cart
Qualiserve
Bend-Yay Beignets
Southern Accents
Red Beard BBQ
Dippin Dots
Adamos Carnival Eats
Slurp soup company
All About You Permanent Jewelry
Saya Art
Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow
American Legion Park • Hosted by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce
Get ready for a fantastic day at American Legion Park on Saturday, July 27th, for the Redmond Brewfest & Night Glow! Free to the public! We’ve got a lineup that promises fun for everyone:
Local Beer & Cider on Tap: Sample the best beers and ciders from local breweries. It’s a brew lover’s paradise!
Live Music: Jam out to live music from The Substitutes. Dance, sing along, and enjoy the tunes with friends and family.
Food Trucks: Satisfy your cravings with delicious bites from a variety of food trucks. From savory to sweet, there’s something for everyone.
Vendors: Explore unique products and crafts from local vendors. It’s the perfect place to find a special something.
Balloon Backdrops: Enjoy the balloon backdrop in the park.
Hot Air Balloon Night Glow: As the sun sets, prepare to be dazzled by the Night Glow. Watch as the balloons light up the canyon!
This is a community event you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Mark your calendars and join us at American Legion Park for an unforgettable experience!
CALENDAR EVENTS
WORDS
Author Event: Two Over Easy All Day Long by Shari Lane Join PNW author Shari Lane to discuss her new book, Two Over Easy All Day Long, a cozy mystery set in fictional Motte and Bailey, Oregon! “Shari Lane’s distinctive take on a fish-out-of-water tale is delightfully quirky, engrossing, and poignant.” — Deborah Guyol, author of Pride and Prejudice and Kitties. July 25, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.
Hello! Storytime Hello, and welcome to Roundabout Books Storytime! ~ Cats ~ We are looking forward to sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun, so bring your listening ears and a smile for a July 24, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@round aboutbookshop.com. Free.
Mystery Book Club or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. The group will discuss The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers. Join zoom link here: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4V jRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
TEM Summer Camp In The UK - Lon don International Youth Science Fo rum CIC The finest Science Camp with young and dynamic talents from all around the world. Develop and enable kids to pursue their passion for stem learning with the two-week residential student event to be held at The Imperial College, London and The Royal Geographical Society, the program fetches. See website for pricing. July 24, 10am-6pm. Richard Myhill, LIYSF CIC, 85 Great Portland Street W1W 7LT, London. Contact: liysfcic@gmail.com.
ETC.
Bo’s Cuntry Brunch: A Drag Immersion YEEHAW! Cowboys, Cowgirls, and Cowtheys, listen up! We have a full western drag immersion BRUNCH experience for ya’ll. Put on your finest square dancing wear with a queer flair, and tumble on in with us. There will be sexy gogo dancers, eight hootin’ and tootin’ drag performers, and more! July 28, 10:30am-2pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $30-50. Deschutes Historical Museum Heri tage Walking Tours
the Deschutes Historical Museum’s summer Her itage Walking Tours. Discover what early Bend was like through its architecture and the people who lived here. Tours alternate each week. For tour information or to reserve your tour space contact the museum today. Saturdays, 10:30amNoon Through Aug. 31. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@deschuteshistory.org. $15.
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Adaptive Cycling: Bike Nights or someone you know experience a permanent physical, developmental, or cognitive disability that requires adaptive equipment or instruction? Join OAS at Pine Nursery Park to access adaptive cycles at no cost! Learn more online. Wednes days, 4-7pm. Through Aug. 28. Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541306-4774. info@oregonadaptivesports.org. Free. Bend Adult Volleyball gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm and Saturdays, 7:30pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10. Bend Elks vs. Cowlitz Black Bears July 23, 6:35pm, Wed, July 24, 6:35pm and Thu, July 25, 6:35pm. Vince Genna Stadium, Fourth & Wilson Street, Bend. $12-$22.
The Circuit BIPOC Climbing Night Join the Circuit Rock gym the last Thursday every month for an event that welcomes all in the BIPOC community. Last Thursday of every month. The Circuit Bouldering Gym Bend, 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend. 50% off day pass. Gym to Crag Clinic Gym to Crag Climbing Course - Ready to take your gym climbing outdoors? Chockstone Climbing Guides is here to advance your climbing skills for the outdoors. Join us for our Gym to Crag course or visit our website for other clinics; Intro to Trad, Multipitch and Self Rescue. www.chockstoneclimbing.com Sat, July 27, 8am-3pm, Sat, Aug. 10, 8am-3pm and Fri, Sept. 13, 8am-3pm. Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne OR, Smith Rock SP, Terrebonne. Contact: 541-318-7170. info@ goclimbing.com. $180.
Introduction to Trail Running Series
Weekly Yoga at Drake Park Catch Emily teaching an hour of restorative flow at Drake Park every Tuesday from 5-6 PM. Bring a mat that can get dirty, a water bottle and come move your body! This is a slow moving, free yoga class! You’ll see Emily toward the boat ramp! Donations are appreciated! Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Through July 30. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541668-6132. doyogaoutside@gmail.com. Free. Yoga on the Lawn @ Deschutes Brewery Warehouse Yoga Flow for all levels and all ages. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket and water! This is a donation-based class with 50% of donations going to Shepard’s House Women’s and Children’s center and Discover Your Forest. Sat, July 27, 9-10am, Sat, Aug. 17, 9-10am and Sat, Aug. 24, 9-10am. Deschutes Brewery Warehouse, 399 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend. Contact: 541316-9213. missie@romingyogabend.com. Free.
Seeking Volunteers Volunteers needed to assist with cage cleaning and socializing birds to prepare for adoption, bring a friend! Please call first, mornings preferred. Mondays-Sundays, 10am-12:30pm. Second Chance Bird Rescue, 19084 Dayton Rd, Bend. Contact: 916-956-2153.
Think Wild Volunteer Orientation Join a Think Wild Volunteer Orientation to learn about opportunities to volunteer in the wildlife hospital, education programs, habitat projects, and more. Orientations are in person and over Zoom. Please fill out a volunteer application to get more information. Mon, July 29, 5-6pm and Thu, Aug. 8, Noon-1pm. Contact: 541-316-0067. volunteer@thinkwildco.org. Free.
Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022. TCOmoving22@gmail.com.
Volunteer at the Bend ReStore If you want to help make affordable homeownership a reality for individuals and families in Central Oregon, consider volunteering in at the Bend ReStore! For inquiries, please email: Volunteer@ brhabitat.org. Ongoing, 9am-5pm. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 224 NE Thurston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-312-6709. Volunteer@brhabitat. org. Free.
Volunteer Opportunity Can you lift a bale of hay? Are you able to follow detailed instructions? Are you dependable? Searching for assistance with daily feeding for equines at Mustangs To The Rescue (MTTR). After all, food is a language of love. Leave a message at 541-330-8943 email: volunteer@mustangstotherescue Ongoing, 9am5pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@ mustangstotherescue.
Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Get a great workout, feel useful doing something meaningful and experience the healing energy of horses all at the same time! Mustangs to the Rescue (MTTR) is a local horse rescue seeking responsible, hard-working souls to assist with all aspects of horse care. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email: 541-330-8943 volunteer@mustangstotherescue Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3308943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.
Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.
Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.
Death Cafe Eat tasty treats, drink tea and discuss death. Free of agenda or ideology, the aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Facilitated by End of Life Doula, Cheryl Adcox. Ages 16+ No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm Tue, June 25, 6-7:30pm and Tue, July 30, 6-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Eastern Philosophy Book Club Join in an open-hearted quest and conversation around Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions. No experience needed, just curiosity and sharing deeper knowledge. This group will meet every other Sunday and start with The Bhagavad Gita as our introduction to Vedanta philosophies. Email for more info. Sun, July 28, 3pm and Sun, Aug. 11, 3pm. Still Vibrato, 210 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: shantisivani@gmail.com. Free.
Ribbon Cutting for Hair Gallery—July 25 Join Bend Chamber in celebrating Hair Gallery’s new space with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration to follow. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 3:30pm. Located on the Eastside of Bend, The Hair Gallery of Bend is an inviting atmosphere with talented hairstylists. July 25, 3-5pm. Hair Gallery, 2625 NE Butler Market, Bend. Free.
Starshine Stargazing Tour Join Starshinwn at The Suttle Lodge for a tour of the brilliance of Central Oregon’s incredible night sky! You’ll listen to an ancient story about the stars, locate constellations, find and learn about other interesting visible night sky objects and look at visible planets. You’ll receive and learn how to use a sky map, specialized to the month of viewing. All ages welcome! July 27, 9pm. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $20. Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.
Volunteer, Feed the Masses! At Family Kitchen, the mission is to serve anyone who needs nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment. They have tons of volunteer needs - servers, cooks, shoppers, and more. Groups and teams wanted! Monthly or quarterly opportunities! Visit familykitchen.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer interest form. Mondays-Sundays. Family Kitchen, 231 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: tori@familykitchen.org. Free.
Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper! Share your professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon. score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.
Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations. ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.
Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For more information visit the website at www. hsco.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3840. abigail@hsco.org.
GROUPS + MEETUPS
AARP Driver Safety Course Refresh your safe driving skills, and you may save money on car insurance! Become a safer and more confident driver, learn skills and strategies you can use on the road, and discover defensive driving techniques to use daily! This course is for those 50+. Call today to register: 503-676-3653. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8:45am-4pm. Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend. Contact: 503-676-3653. m.griffin.aarp@gmail. com. $20/AARP members, $25/all others.
Bend Butte Babes Where you Butte babes at? All ages, all activity levels. Meet at Pilot Butte Trailhead 10am Sundays for a group morning hike! Sundays, 10am. Through July 28. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Contact: bendboardingbabes@gmail.com. Free.
Homebuyer Webinar: Learn how to get up to $21k in closing cost assistance! Learn how to get below market rates and closing cost credits up to $21k using the Oregon Bond Residential Loan Program when you purchase a home. Free weekly webinars, every other Thursday at 1pm. All are welcome, sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors, relocating. Register at www.centralORwebinars.com Thursdays, 1-2pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 503-8102723. SCASS@KW.COM. Free.
July 2024 Central Oregon PubTalk on the Road in Sisters EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. July 25, 4:30-7pm. Sisters Makers, 291 Main Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-388-3236. emily@edcoinfo.com. $32-$48.
LezBend A monthly get-together to socialize and meet others who generally identify as lesbian, queer, or other similar identifications and support one another. In this group, all are welcome, including women, gender non-conforming, trans, and allies. If you define yourself as "family", then you are family and please come and bring a friend or two! This event is not organized by OUT Central Oregon. Please contact lezbend23@gmail.com with any questions. Last Thursday of every month, 4-6pm. TBD, Private, Bend. Free.
Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Entrance on Staats St. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. curbdaherb@gmail.com. Free.
Nerd Night Presents: Science Trivia - NEW LOCATION! Nerd Night presents: Science Trivia. Join us at our new location: Worthy Brewing! Test your science knowledge, win prizes and have fun. July 30, 7-9pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: jake@skeptoid.com. Free.
Pokémon Go Spotlight Hour and Golden Lure meetup Come play Pokémon Go with the crew! Meet in front of Bellatazza every Tuesday at 6pm then walk, raid, and catch (‘em all) together until 7pm. New and old players alike are welcomed. More info available in the Niantic Campfire channel. Every 7 days, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend. Contact: 541-279-5726. pokemon. go.central.or@gmail.com. Free.
Volunteers needed for VegNet Bend
Volunteer opportunities for VegNet Bend include - Event coordinators, executive board service, potluck themes, potluck and event setup and tear down, marketing, website maintenance, help with fundraising, cooking demos, film screenings, speaker presentations and more. Nonprofit 501 c3. Free, donations welcome. Ongoing. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 541-480-3017. Judyveggienet@yahoo.com.
Wild Women Book Club Come join other women in community as participants dive deep into the untamed feminine psyche. This is set up in a way that you can jump in at any time with or without reading the “required” pages. Join in the discussion or just come for a cup of tea and listen! Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $9/online, $10/door.
FUNDRAISING
Bingo for Veterans A fun family-friendly Bingo Night with proceeds benefiting Central Oregon Veterans Ranch! Win prizes, cash and support our these local Heroes. Bingo cards are $2 each or 6 for $10, with daubers supplied. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm and Fourth Wednesday of every month. Otto’s Landing, 652 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-699-1307. ottosredmond@gmail.com.
Bingo Fundraiser for Silver Linings Rescue Ranch Free admission, cash prizes, $1 bingo cards. Proceeds benefit Silver Linings Rescue Ranch. Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-7:30pm. Rae’s Coffee & Food, 6033 SW Williams Rd, Powell Butte. Contact: 425-238-2370. Free.
La Pine Coop & Garden Tour Family Friendly Fun! A self-guided tour of gardens, chicken coops in and around La Pine. Guidebooks can be purchased for $15 and will be available for purchase in July. Locations will be posted on the Facebook site. Fri, July 26, 3-7pm, Sat, July 27, 9am-4pm and Sun, July 28, 3-7pm. Historic Grange Hall, Morson St. near 3rd St,, La Pine. Contact: 541-876-5371. lapinecooptour@gmail.com. $15. Munch and Music with Toy for Tots A booth for Marine Corps League 1308 Toys for Tots Early Start at Munch and Music in Drake Park Please BRING A TOY. We are supported by: Band of Brothers, VVA, VFW, and Summit Health and the people of Bend, LaPine, Redmond, Prineville, and Sisters. Thu, July 25, Thu, Aug. 1 and Thu, Aug. 8, 5:30-9:30pm. James (Bill) Gabriel, 1631 NE Cliff Dr, Bend. Contact: 818-585-2111. cyncyc@gmail.com. Free.
Mitchum Yacoub is an Egyptian-American multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ based out of San Diego, CA. A lifelong drummer who has supported many projects in the vein of Afrobeat, soul, funk and reggae, he’s been slow brewing a unique feel for roots and dance music. Tue., July 30, 7-10pm at Silver Moon Brewing.
Courtesy Mitchum.Yacoub
Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon partners with The YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! Bingo cards are $25 per person. Family friendly fundraising! Free general admission, $10 early entry. Sundays, 10amNoon. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-639-1730. hello@ younimovement.com. $10-$200.
EVENTS
+ MARKETS
Crafters Market Come mingle and meet and support local crafters and foodies! Sun, July 28, Noon-4pm, Sun, Aug. 4, Noon-4pm, Sun, Aug. 11, Noon-4pm, Sun, Aug. 18, Noon-4pm and Sun, Aug. 25, Noon-4pm. Cheba Hut, 1288 SW Simpson Ave. Suite 1, Bend. Contact: bend-westside@ chebahut.com. Free.
Friday Flower Markets with Central Oregon Flower Collective Every Friday, join us in The Cottage at Pomegranate where the farmers of C.O. Flower Collective offer their locally grown arrangements, bouquets, plant starts and more for sale. Unique local vendors join-in weekly, as well. Stop by to choose your weekly blooms! Fridays, 11am-2pm. Through Oct. 18. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-3713. hello@pomegranate-home.com. Free.
Morning Medicinal Plant Walks w/ Dr. Ashley Join Dr. Ashley for an exciting exploration of the world of medicinal plants! During these in-person walks, you will learn about the various plants around the place where we live that have healing properties., Sat, July 27, 9-10:30am, Sun, Aug. 18, 9-10:30am and Sat, Sept. 28, 9-10:30am. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: 5417282368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $25.
Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
Discover a bounty of seasonal produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese, handmade items, beautiful flowers, tasty morsels, and so much more! Support our local farmers and artisans. Open every Saturday during summer season from 10am to 2pm. Northwest Crossing Drive. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 28. NorthWest Crossing, NorthWest Crossing, Bend. Free.
Sisters Farmers Market Visit Sisters Farmers Market to experience the bounty of Central Oregon! Browse fresh produce, locally raised meats, seafood, artisanal food products, and find the perfect handcrafted gift from local makers. Enjoy live music and be sure to visit our website to see each Sunday’s community activity schedule! Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Oct. 27. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.
Sunriver Music Festival Tickets on Sale Now Tickets for the Sunriver Music Festival are now available! Find tickets at sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084. Ongoing. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-593-1084.
Twilight Market Join Crux and NOMO Artist Spring Break Jake for an evening of live music, local makers, and more! July 24, 5-9:30pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-3333. Free.
FAMILY + KIDS
$5 Golf Day at Rivers Edge Central Oregon Junior Golf Association (COJGA) is offering tee times available for juniors that have golf experience (starting at 1pm) and games/learning stations set up from 3:30-4:45pm for those with little or no golf experience. No experience or equipment is necessary unless you have some! July 30, 1-5pm. River’s Edge Golf Course, 400 NW Pro Shop Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-678-0671. cojgagolf@gmail.com. $5.
Big Butte Challenge- Hike 8 Buttes + Free Pints! Join Cascade Relays for the Big Butte Challenge, where families and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes and breweries across Central Oregon, at their own pace, between Memorial Day Weekend and Oct. 1. Your reward? Swag bags and a free pint at each sponsoring brewery! July 4-Oct. 1. Contact: 541350-4635. info@cascaderelays.com. $65.
Bring your Family to Golf Day Central Oregon Junior Golf Association (COJGA) is hosting a parent/junior event at the Old Back 9 on Monday, July 29. Cost is $50 which includes green fee, lunch, and prizes (carts are additional fee). Parents and kids should come on out with a great attitude and a willingness to learn. July 29, 2-6pm. Old Back Nine, 60650 China Hat Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-678-0671. cojgagolf@gmail.com. $50.
Cosmic Jump Night A Cosmic Party turns the bright lights off and the party lights on! It’s time to glow! Wear white or bright clothing for the full effect, ages 12 and up recommended. Saturdays, 7-9pm. Mountain Air Trampoline Park, 20495 Murray Road, Bend. Contact: 541647-1409. info@mountainairbend.com. $23.
Family Yoga at Sisters Farmers Market Family Yoga at the Market every Sunday 10:15-11am on the shaded stage. Move and breathe in community Bring your yoga mat, your littles and grandma! Pre-registration encouraged but not necessary. Sundays, 10:15-11am. Through Oct. 28. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 5415883633. threesistersyogastudio@ gmail.com. Donation-Based..
Kids Line Dance Lesson Join the CrossEyed Cricket for a free Kids Line Dance Lesson! We welcome kids and adults of all ages to come and learn the “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and join in the fun. Parents can eat, drink, and socialize while the kids dance. July 24, 5-6pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: mindfulmotionmentor@gmail.com. Free.
Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp Bring joy to your child’s summer at Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camps at Free Spirit. Connect with fellow ninja enthusiasts, hone essential movement skills, and have an unforgettable summer camp experience! Age 6-10 July 29-Aug. 1, 9am-Noon. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $225.
Kids Sushi Cooking Class During this handson class in downtown Redmond, you and your child will earn to roll a variety of sushi with chef Suzanne Landry. Open to kids age 7-12 with one adult supervisor present. July 25, 5:30-7:30pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4727. managerRD@aromekitchen.com. $45.
Line and Swing Lessons Free lessons each Thursday and Family nights every other Wednesday. See calendar for event dates, times and lesson taught! Thursdays, 7-10pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4270. luke@spinthekitchen.com. Free.
Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.
Nature Kids: Buzz into Action! Join the Deschutes Land Trust for Nature Kids! Get outside and explore the nature of Central Oregon on guided family nature walks just for kids ages 5-10. In July, explore the world of insects! Learn what an insect is, how they change during their lifespan, and the jobs they do! July 27, 10:30amNoon. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, outside Sisters, Sisters. Free.
Think Wild’s Wild Wonders Summer Camp - Lower Elementary (1st-3rd grade) Think Wild is excited to offer three week-long summer camps for Summer 2024! Wild Wonders will promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and the diverse habitats they call home. Every day will be at a different Bend park location! Wed, July 24, 9am-3pm, Thu, July 25, 9am-3pm and Fri, July 26, 9am-3pm. Alpenglow Park, 61049 Southeast 15th Street, Bend. Contact: (541) 316-8294. sadie@thinkwildco.org. $325.
Wild Wonders Summer Camp Think Wild is excited to offer three week-long summer camps for Summer 2024! Wild Wonders will promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and the diverse habitats they call home. June 24-28, 8:30am-3pm, July 8-12, 8:30am-3pm and July 22-26, 8:30am-3pm. Bend. Contact: 541316-8294. sadie@thinkwildco.org. $325.
FOOD + DRINK
Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $21 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $$21.
Sunday Brunch Enjoy Sunday brunch at Willamette’s Tasting Room and Restaurant in Downtown Bend all summer long. Starting July 14, indulge in a special brunch menu every Sunday from 10am-2pm through September 29. Brunch specials include Foraged Mushroom Frittata, Vegetable Benedict and more (see full menu details below). Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Aug. 4. Willamette Valley Vineyards, 916 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-306-6000. bend@wvv.com. Free.
BEER + DRINK
$12 Burger and Beer Thursdays with Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries Come on out to Boss Rambler Beer Club for $12 Burger and Beer Night with Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries every Thursday! Thursdays. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend.
$16 Fish Taco and House Margarita Fridays Join for 3 fish tacos and a house margarita for only $16 every Friday at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market. Fridays, 11am-9pm. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend.
Bend Elks Baseball Game Day
Fundraiser at Pinky G’s with Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Join us for a day of baseball and community! During the Bend Elks Baseball Game, $1 from every slice of the day and every Cascade Lakes Brewing Company left field lager sold will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Bend. Grab a slice, grab a beer, support local! July 25, 4:30-6:30pm. Pinky G’s Pizzeria, 719 SE 3rd St., Bend. Free.
Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day! Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.
Five Course Beer Paired Dinner with Cascade Lakes Brewing Company & Luckey’s Woodsman We’re excited to invite you to a special Beer Dinner with Luckey’s Woodsman on July 24 in Sisters. Enjoy a delicious five-course, Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. paired dinner, a cozy vibe with Chef Jackson Higdon, and 4oz beer pours for each course. Join us for a memorable evening! July 24, 5:30-8pm. Luckey’s Woodsman Trailside Kitchen, 352 E Hood Ave Suite B, Sisters. $130.
Happy Hour At the Bend Wine Bar, come in to take advantage of special pricing during weekly happy hour. Featuring $5 off artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, $2 off of wines by the glass and $1 off pint draft beers. Mondays-Thursdays, 2-4pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.
Local's Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.
Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC! $5 draft beer, $8 house red and white wine and $8 specialty cocktail. Tuesdays, Noon-10pm. Waypoint, 921 NW Mt Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0826. Waypointbbc@gmail.com. Free.
Mathieu Raney Live at Crux Mathieu Raney is a young talented musician from Silverton. Influenced by rock, country, folk, blues and reggae, he covers many artists and has written over 100 songs inspired by these genres. July 26, 6-8pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-3333. Free.
Meet the Winemaker at Viaggio Wine Merchant We’ve all enjoyed wines brought up in amphorae but how often have you had a wine that was brought up in amphorae handmade by the winemaker? In addition to being an extremely talented winemaker based in the Willamette Valley, Andrew Beckham is an infinitely talented ceramicist. Experience wine and art! July 25, 5:30-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. $35 ($25 for Wine Club members).
Munich Mondays: $1 Off Liters Prost! Join for Munich Mondays! Get your favorite German Bier in a 1L mug for $1 off normal pricing. Full menu and amazing beer all day. Mondays, 3-10pm. Prost! Bend, 40 SW Century Dr. #140, Bend. Contact: info@prostbend.com.
Seventies rockabilly band Stray Cats brings the best of rockabilly from the group’s heyday. Formed in 1979 by guitarist and vocalist Brian Setzer, double bassist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in New York. Sun., July 28, 7:30pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
Courtesy Stray Cats Facebook
By Savannah Mendoza
GUNG HO From Bend to the Big Stage: Maiah Manser Opens for St. Vincent Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter performs in her hometown of Bend at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Pop songstress Maiah Manser from Los Angeles is a multi-talented songwriter, producer and musician. Known for her hauntingly powerful and ethereal lyrics, Manser’s music is a distinct fusion of genres and influences, often compared to artists like Lana Del Rey. On Aug. 8, she will take the stage at Hayden Homes Amphitheater as a special guest for St. Vincent.
Raised by her single mother and grandmother right here in Bend, Manser discovered her love for music by the age of four. She recalls singing during preschool classes and telling her mom she wanted to be a famous singer after winning a talent show at six.
Manser’s career skyrocketed after sharing a snippet of her new song, “With a Smile,” which garnered over 30 million views on social media. This viral success has significantly altered the course of her life and she got signed with a new major label.
Opening for St. Vincent and Spoon is truly a full-circle moment for Manser. Returning to Bend, she reminisces about driving to a Munch and Music event, blasting Spoon in her car on the way.
“Performing in my hometown before these incredible music artists I love is a dream, I can’t believe it,” says Manser. “I draw a lot of my musical inspiration from St. Vincent. I’ve looked up to her as a powerful female artist that I’ve aspired to be.”
One of Manser’s goals is to create songs that are upbeat and “bop.”
“I want to create songs that are fun and that I can sing and dance to with the audience while I’m performing. That’s become very important to me.” Her upcoming single, “Bad Habits,” embodies the fun and energetic performance she aims for. Her songs, which explore themes of love, sorrow and self-discovery, are incredibly intimate and contemplative. Manser’s music is reflective yet upbeat, giving listeners a window into her inner world and encouraging them to examine their own feelings and experiences.
“Ultimately, I want people to feel validated and safe when they listen to my music. For people to be themselves and have fun,” Manser says.
Maiah Manser
Aug., 8, 6:30pm
Los Angeles-based pop artist Maiah Manser returns to her hometown to open for St. Vincent at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Aug., 8.
Courtesy Maiah Manser Facebook
Tuesday Wine on the Deck Come sit, relax and learn from the different local wineries featured on our year-round wine list. Each glass will be paired with a unique array of small-plates from our chef, using season ingredients to complement each wine. Restorations required. Purchase tickets via the Bend Ticket link. Tuesdays, 3-6pm. Through Aug. 27. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $60. Viaggio Bubble Bar! Summer is flying by but don’t forget to make time to celebrate with Champagne! Grab your crew and enjoy a weekend of fabulous Champagne! Enjoy our summer light bites menu, French Champagne, our patio lounge - and make the most of a summer afternoon or evening (or both!) Cheers! Fri, July 26, Noon-9pm, Sat, July 27, Noon-9pm and Sun, July 28, 2-8pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. Price varies.
Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket
Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. Oneounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.
Winderlea Wine Tasting Join Scott of Winderlea Vineyards to taste some of their beautiful Oregon wines. $20 Tasting fee refunded with purchase of 2+ showcased bottles | Free for Wine Club Members July 25, 4:30-6:30pm. Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. support@gooddropwineshop.com. $20.
Wine Workshop Series: Winderlea Clue Tasting Feeling confident in your established or newly acquired tasting skills? Then this is the flight for you. A selection of wines will be poured blind, and your group will use the guidance and “clues” of a Winderlea Ambassador, and our tasting notes, to assist you in determining which is which. July 24, 6-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $25 refunded with 2 bottle purchase.
HEALTH + WELLNESS
Bend Zen meditation group Join Bend Zen for silent meditation sessions on Monday evenings in Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church. Look for Bend Zen signs to guide you to the entrance. Arrive by 6:45 for a 7pm start. The class offers two 25-minute sits, walking meditation, and a member-led dharma discussion. Mondays, 6-8pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@ gmail.com. Free.
Breathwork at Juniper Preserve Join us for a transformative breathwork experience at The Wellness Center at Juniper Preserve. This in-person event will help you connect with your breath, release stress, and deepen your self-awareness. Whether you’re new to breathwork or a seasoned practitioner, this session is open to all levels. Let’s come together and July 27, 9:30-10:15am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-3205024. info@juniperpreserve.com. $30 for the public; $25 for resort guests; $20 for members.
Centered Yoga for Nervous System Health
Centered Yoga offers a slow, mindful, and individualized approach in the Viniyoga tradition. This breath-centric, therapeutic practice prioritizes building resilience and mental well-being over fitness, teaching you how to shift the states of your mind and body back towards center regardless of what is happening in the storms around you. Wednesdays, 9-10am. Contact: 541-420-9020. brandyberlin@gmail.com. $5-$17 sliding scale.
Forest Bathing Experience rest, rejuvenation, and reconnect to nature’s tranquility through guided forest bathing. We’ll begin with a guided meditation deepening into each of the senses, and then you’ll be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the earth. July 28, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: mindy@rootedpresence.com. $35.
Free Beginner’s Yoga Free beginner’s yoga in the Bend Community Center with instructors from Namaspa of Bend. Sponsored by the Salvation Army of Bend and Namaspa. Great for stretching and relaxation. Wednesdays, Noon1pm. Bend Community Center, 541 NE Dekalb Ave., Bend. Contact: 844-647-2730. Free.
Friday Creekside Yoga Wind down your summer weekends with playful grounding outdoor yoga classes steps away from the Lodge. Yoga classes are taught by Ulla Lundgren who has more than 26 years experience as a yoga teacher, yoga teacher training facilitator and studio owner. Yoga classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. RSVP to guarantee a spot in class. Fridays, 5-6pm. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $20.
Gentle Yoga Flow/Nidra & Live Music
Come cool off with a 75-minute Gentle Flow/Nidra with live music. Expect a sweet, mellow flow infused with ethereal handpan followed by Yoga Nidra, an invitation to deep rest. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Raising Rainbows - the cherry on top of this sweet, sweet treat. July 26, 12-7:15pm. Love Bird Yoga, 418 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4463. Liz@lovebirdyoga.com. $25.
Guided Meditation & Reiki Soundbath Series Gather for a soul nourishing guided meditation followed by a relaxing, restorative Reiki-infused soundbath of gongs, crystal & Tibetan bowls. Further details in Eventbright link. Mondays, 6-7pm. Through July 30. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 850-832-5703. align45llc@gmail.com. $25.
Mt Shasta Water Ceremony Crystal
Sound Bath What happens when you mix sound waves with water? The two dance, move, join, and merge to create a beautiful partnership infused with light codes, and high vibrational energies. Sirah will fill and play her 7 chakra colored quartz crystal singing bowls with filtered water from Mt. Shasta. July 24, 6:30-8pm. Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-1716. sirahkreitzer@gmail. com. $23-$33.
NAMI Connection Peer Support Group
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. Mondays, 7-9pm. Contact: 503-230-8009. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.
Nature Yoga with Horses Experience the tranquility of outdoor yoga amidst the centering and restorative presence of horses. Nestled among ancient juniper trees and immersed in the serene sounds of horses grazing, this all-levels yoga practice combines Hatha Yoga, breathwork, meditation, and Ayurvedic-theory. Co-Facilitated by Kat Gregory, E-RYT & the CHOICE Horses Tuesdays, 9-10am. Through Aug. 27. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Road, Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. info@choicetribe.com. $25.
Outdoor Silent Disco Yoga Summer is here and we are ready to get outside!! Join us at Miller’s Landing for a Silent Disco Style Yoga Class! Headphones will provided and we will be curating fun playlists for this energetic Vinyasa flow! Please bring your own mat, a water bottle, and your beautiful open heart! Sat, July 27, 5:456:45pm. Miller’s Landing Park, 80 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend. Contact: 775-339-8813. info@ stillwateryoga.org. $20.
Queer in Nature: Community Sit Spot & Meditation Find solace in nature and recharge, rest, and reconnect with fellow queer folx. This mini forest bathing experience includes a guided sensory meditation, a nature connection invitation to reduce stress and anxiety, and a community circle for sharing and listening in a non-judgmental space. July 30, 6:30-7:30pm. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: mindy@rootedpresence.com. Free.
Reiki Healing for July Have you been curious about Reiki? Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive healing modality that promotes relaxation, stress reduction and symptom relief improving overall health and well-being. Kati is a Reiki Master providing 75 min Reiki sessions throughout July. Schedule a session to experience its healing benefits for yourself. Saturdays-Sundays. Through July 28. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: kati@threedeertarot.com. $105.
Shala Breathwork Shake off the weekend and let go of the expectations for the upcoming week with breathwork at Yoga Shala Bend! Join Whitney as she guides participants through a beautiful breathing meditation with music! Sundays, 6:15-7:15pm. Yoga Shala Bend, 806 NW Brooks St. Suite 200, Bend. Contact: 208-4096028. breathewithwhitney@gmail.com. $20.
Silent Meditation Silent meditation is a powerful retreat from the noise of daily life. In this class we will practice gentle yoga to prepare, then do 30 minutes of silent meditation. Come experience the power of silence, and develop a formal meditation practice. No experience necessary. Props for comfort provided. July 26, 6:30-7:30pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $15.
Soul in Motion Conscious Dance Movement and dance as a practice for life. No experience necessary, drop in or step in to this heartful community, exploring embodiment, expression, and connection. There will be some guidance and facilitation and lots of freedom to play. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Through July 31. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.
Tai Chi Unlock the Secrets of Serenity with Grandmaster Franklin’s Tai Chi Class! Embark on a transformative journey towards inner balance, harmony and a healthier you! Grandmaster Franklin invites you to join his exclusive Tai Chi Class, where ancient wisdom meets modern well-being. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45-10:45am. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-797-9620. arawak327@gmail.com. $100.
Tarot and Tea with Kati Cozy up with a cup of tea and let Tarot support you in whatever may be on your mind. Kati is an Intuitive Tarot and Oracle card reader offering 30 minute readings. Longer readings available. Secure your spot ahead of time at threedeertarot.com Saturdays, 11am-2pm. Through Aug. 24. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: hello@threedeertarot.com. $50.
Vedic Meditation Society of Bend: Yoga of the Supreme Divine Mother Sunset silent meditation of relaxed self-surrender to the Supreme Reality as the Divine Mother. Vedic meditation opens the ecstatic vibrations of the Goddess (“divine intoxication”) in the body spontaneously and without self effort. Email first to join! Fridays-Sundays, 7-8pm. Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Road, Bend. Contact: vedaofbend@gmail.com. Donation/No one turned away.
Yoga & Wine We are opening our Tasting Room to Still Water Yoga! Enjoy a private yoga session followed by a wine tasting at The Bend Wine Bar. Connect with amazing people in our community with Yoga and Wine. See you at the Tasting Room. To purchase tickets visit stillwateryoga. org. July 28, 11:30am-1pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. $40 wine tasting included.
Yoga for Pelvic Health and Healing, with Laura Flood, PT, DPT, RYT - Local Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Learn how to connect to your pelvic floor muscles, so you can care for your pelvic area in your daily life, yoga practice and recreational activities. Small group class focused on: pelvic anatomy and physiology, alignment based yoga postures, breathing and nervous system awareness. Sign up online: www.lotusflowerphysio.com/yoga Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-2416008. Laura@lotusflowerphysio.com. $25. Yoga in Orchard Park Join Bend Hot Yoga for a 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga class in the shade at Orchard Park! Bring a mat and water. Enjoy the sounds of the surroundings as we flow through standing poses and make our way down to the mat for floor poses and relaxation. Please pre-register! Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Through Sept. 24. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20.
Yoga Nidra + Sound Bath Join Bend Hot Yoga for an evening of relaxation and restoration from the inside out. You are invited to nurture an openhearted habit of curious reflection and personal inquiry on a journey to the deepest parts of yourself through Yoga Nidra and Sound, Alchemy Crystal Bowls, Gong, Chimes and Rain Drum. Fri, July 19, 7pm and Sun, July 28, 7pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20.
Grammy award-winning country all-star Trace Adkins performs live at the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Redmond. Known for his smooth, rich and dynamic vocals that shine in his top hits, “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.” Sat., July 27, 4pm at General Duffy’s Waterhole.
Courtesy Trace Adkins Facebook
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I’m coming up on my 25th year as a resident of Bend, and as great as the food scene is here in 2024, there are still some spots that have closed over the years that I still miss on the regular. Colors was, to this day, the best breakfast spot ever in Central Oregon and they’ve been gone for well over 20 years. Cheerleaders? I miss you. Townshend’s Tea? I miss you. Joolz? I miss you. Kebaba, Birdies, Westside Bakery, Bethlyn’s Global Fusion, Alpenglow, Cafe Paradiso, SuperVillain, Ronin, Letzer’s Deli, Ernestos, The Downtowner, Taco Stand, El Burrito… I miss you all.
But one spot that never found the audience it deserved was the absolutely incredible Wild Oregon Foods (over in the Outlet Mall). Its farm-to-table menu with primarily locally sourced deliciousness was to die for and the brunch menu is still something I think about when I’m deep in the feels. When the place shut down during COVID, a little piece of my heart went with them. Sometimes, when the sun is just right in the sky and nostalgia has me by my throat, I can still smell their flawless elk burger or their Mini Reubens.
So, imagine my surprise and delight when I found out the new Italian street food cart, Cotto, was the new project by the team behind Wild Oregon Foods. Chef James Fink, his partner Sarah Fink and his brother Michael have taken some Italian staples and added their unique Northwest-inspired flavor profiles to them, creating something wholly original to the Bend food scene. James Fink’s experience as chef goes back decades, with some of his local work including Deschutes Brewery, Pronghorn, Brasada Ranch, Jackson’s Corner and much more.
First of all, let’s talk about arancini. In case you’re not familiar, they’re basically fried risotto balls filled with rice, cheese and some other delectable treats. They’re gooey, they’re crunchy and addictive to the point of ridiculousness.
“Michael had the original idea of opening a food truck and serving arancini,” explains Sarah Fink. “Italian street food was something that Bend didn't have, and an arancini bar was something totally unique and in contrast to the numerous pizza and pasta options. Both James and I really connected with the idea given James' longtime experience as a classic chef and working in Italian-focused restaurants and myself having grown up around South Brooklyn. After a lot of research and more than eight months of experimentation, Cotto was born and launched in January 2024 with a full menu of Italian Street food delights from arancini to zeppole.”
I don’t have a ton of experience with arancini, but after trying the cheese one and the carnitas one… I am in love with them. Just as with Wild Oregon Foods,
Arancini in the Wild Cotto Italian Street Food is a taste of heaven
By Jared Rasic
the Finks are experts at making their dishes taste truly handmade and patiently crafted. The carnitas arancini with smoked porchetta, green chilies, four-cheese rice blend and a chimichurri lime crema were so delicious that I was sad to have only ordered one. The spice on the porchetta was perfectly balanced with a surprising amount of heat that blended with the smokiness expertly. As with everything I tried, the combination of flavors was consistently incredible and surprising.
Even the marinara had its own distinct flavor profile, somehow completely avoiding the acidity of the tomato base and instead leaning more into the lighter side of the sauce. “Less is more when it comes to any recipe,” says James Fink, “and we purposely sought to connect our flavors using a family of ingredients to tell a story of Italian street food that we thought would be approachable, light and flavorful, and crispy without the weight of a greasy spoon. These flavors also inspire people’s nostalgia for Italian food and flavors from wherever they are from. We have customers from New York, Chicago, Italy and Boston that have all shared how our food reminds them of home in some way although you'll never find a chicken parmesan in Italy!”
Seriously, though, the chicken parm is out of this world. Gently breaded and with a light marriage of garlic oil and pesto aioli, it sits on the stomach like a handcrafted treat instead of the typical gut bomb you find in these parts. Same with the hot beef. The recipes that they’re using are unlike any this West Coast boy has ever tried. This isn’t Cotto making a hot beef because it’s trendy after “The Bear” came out; they’re making
it because James Fink and company have a genuinely original take on a classic dish.
I thought about using this entire article just to talk about the complexity and astonishing balance of flavor in Cotto’s giardiniera, but it’s not something I can really quantify. That’s the thing about everything at Cotto: James, Sarah and Michael have the confidence of artists. They aren’t doing a riff on a Chicago giardiniera, instead they’re inventing Cotto’s giardiniera from the ground up and making it their own. Cotto is made up of a team of forward-thinking foodies who don’t need to lionize their inspirations since they’re constantly innovating and pushing the high desert food scene into new territories. Catch Cotto while you can at their spot next to the Ale Apothecary, especially since they have plans for the near future. Sarah Fink explains: “We have big growth plans, so with a few months under our belts and positive feedback from our customers we got the opportunity to join the crew at the Dogwood at the Pine Shed on Second and Hawthorne in the Bend Central District. The Dogwood has been an incredible cocktail experience in Bend for more than a decade and our concept and the Dogwood's fit really well together. We are so excited to be a part of its next incarnation!” Honestly, it doesn’t matter where Cotto ends up to me. They’re a destination food truck for me now. Anything else is just a bonus.
Cotto
30 SW Century Dr., Bend Wed-Sun Noon-8pm cottobend.com
Photos by Jared Rasic
Carnitas Arancini.
Cheese Arancini. Inset, a preview of what's inside.
LITTLE BITES
By Nicole Vulcan
Owners of San Simón Cook Up New Spot
The name of the new place created by the owner of San Simón may be hard to forget — or maybe not. Hasta Que Olvidemos, which means “Until We Forget” in Spanish, is the new establishment owned by Brian Trottier, who also runs The Flamingo Room on the west side and his original, San Simón, in Tin Pan Alley in downtown Bend.
Hasta Que Olvidemos, as a sign on the glass distinctly states, will serve up oysters and wine.
“The main drive of the place is wine and vermouth, all on tap,” Trottier told the Source Weekly. “We are working with Tim [Colla], who will be making wines and vermouths that are exclusively available at the new spot. The wines he makes for us don't fall under the domain of any winery, they are label-less wines, and they are all outstanding. To start off we will have four reds, five whites, a rosé and three vermouths.”
On top of oysters, the bar will serve small plates, some “that range from overtly Midwestern (I'm a proud Wisconsin transplant), like an old family recipe French onion dip and potato chips, to European cafe fare, like sardines with bread and salsa verde,” Trottier shared. “The overall goal has been to create a charming, artful space that is casual enough to enjoy without any sense of grandiosity or pomp.”
The sign for the new place is up, but no word yet on the opening date. Follow the progress on Instagram @olvidemosbend.
It’s Tourist Season. These are for the Locals.
The Source Weekly’s calendar is full of concerts, meetups and other happenings — including some that are geared toward the locals who keep things running around here. Every once in a while we like to pay homage to those who live here with a roundup of places catering to the local. With that, be sure to check out these locals’ nights.
Locals' Night at Portello
Join every Monday for Locals Night at Portello WineCafe! From 4 to 8, indulge in your favorite wines at discounted prices. All glasses are specially priced at either $6 or $9.
Locals' Night at WaypointBBC
Tuesdays, Noon-10 p.m. Locals' Night at WaypointBBC includes $5 draft beer, $8 house red and white wine and $8 specialty cocktails.
Locals' Day at Bevel Craft Brewing
On Tuesdays, Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio.
Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals' Day!
Tuesdays are Locals' Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages.
Open 7 Days a Week 11am – 10pm
Introducing our Panuozzo Napolitano Pizza
Chicken Caesar, Meatball, or Prosciutto - $12 Beers on Tap - $3
Available everyday only during Lunch 11am - 4pm
541-550-3570 ◆ 215 NW Hill St, Bend For information and menus: FatTonysBend.com
Courtesy San Simon Instagram
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Century Commons Taps & Trucks
Sunriver's Premier Tap House and Food Cart Haven!
7 Food Trucks, 18 Taps! Indoor/Outdoor Seating Family and dog-friendly! Short drive from Bend
We are a small family operated food cart, serving up our rendition of Nashville hot
Wonderland Chicken Hours
11am-9pm
After the �rst gyro team dinner hosted by the Zorbas family was a hit and continued to be a team favorite, the dream was born. That shared family dream has �nally materialized into this food truck. From growing up in a kitchen helping our parents cook with an over load of Food Network shows, to both of us working in multiple restaurants, and all the dinner parties in-between, you’re in good hands at Zorba the Greek.
In the deep exhale of summer, add some bucket-list books to your repertoire
By Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books and Cafe
It’s almost August, the deep exhale of summer. Heated days rest heavily on our shoulders and demand a slower pace, an unwinding, a pause before the bustle of autumn. It is the perfect time to read. One of my great pleasures of summer is to wake up early, pour a cup of coffee, sit on the back deck while birdsong fills the cool morning air and get lost in a book.
The long days of summer afford many of us a little extra time to read. Whether you’re reading on a blanket in Drake Park with a bag of farmers market cherries nearby, or unwinding in a camp chair after a long hike in the woods, or while boating around Elk Lake on a lazy afternoon, or just listening to an audiobook while walking the dogs along the Deschutes, there are endless ways to enjoy more summer reading time, and to embrace the dreamy quixotic way of summer.
Looking for that perfect book to read?
Some of the biggest titles of the summer include: “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore, a thrilling summer-camp mystery in which the daughter of camp owners goes missing in 1975; “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach, in which a wedding draws guests and one uninvited stranger together in a propulsive novel about chance encounters; “888 Love and the Divine Burden of Numbers” by Abraham Chang, a dazzling love story set in the mid-‘90s that buzzes with pop culture energy; and “Godwin” by Joseph O’Neill, an odyssey of two brothers crossing the world in search of an African soccer prodigy who might change their fortunes.
Want more ideas? We are perpetually in search of a great booklist, and there is no shortage of good ones this year.
The New York Times recently surveyed more than 500 novelists, non-fiction writers, poets, critics and other book lovers to pull together a list of the 100 best books of the 21st Century. The list is wide and varied, full of fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, short stories and more. Literary Hub also compiled The Ultimate Summer 2024 Reading List. Or check out NPR’s list of great summer reads from their staffers, old and new.
Another way to motivate yourself to read is to take part in one of the Summer Reading Programs going on in Central Oregon.
The Deschutes Public Library’s Summer with the Library program is easy to participate in. For adults and kids alike, sign up online or in any library and receive a free tote bag and be entered into a drawing for prizes. Once you complete your reading log, you will receive a free book!
Roundabout Books is playing Summer Reading Bingo
again this year. Choose books that fit into a variety of categories to help explore books you might not have picked up – a book about summer, a classic you’ve never read, get in the spirit of the Olympics and read a book about sports, or prepare for the upcoming election by reading a book about current events. Once you complete a bingo, you will receive a 20% coupon for an upcoming book purchase. If you black out your whole card, you receive a $20 gift card and get entered into our Labor Day weekend raffle!
Create your own Summer Reading Program. Pick two, three, four or more books that you’ve always wanted to read but never took the time to try. Read the same book as your mom and discuss it when you’re done. Pick your favorite author and read everything they’ve ever written. Read one really big book that you never have time to get to. Host a book club on your back patio and enjoy a perfect late summer evening surrounded by friends, wine and books.
If your summer doesn’t let up and you have no extra time to sit down with a book, then audiobooks are the way to go. Right now, libro.fm has a special offer for new customers. Get two free audiobook credits when you sign up. Bonus, Libro.fm also supports your favorite local bookstore!
Just like the rest of this year, summer will be over before we know it, and the rustling fall breezes will rush in with the bustle of autumn. So, let’s all find the space in the next month to carve out one genuinely perfect summer day, a shady corner of the world that is filled with the warmth and quiet and peace of summer, and of course, a really great book to read.
“God
—Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any 13-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds, chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow.
of the Woods” by Liz Moore
WHAT CASSIE'S READING
Courtesy Roundabout Books
Summertime is always a great time to sit with a good book.
An American Tale Costner returns to epic filmmaking with "Horizon"
By Jared Rasic
Kevin Costner is now and will always be an icon.
Even with what could somewhat of a limited range as an actor, he’s always managed to instill the characters he has played with varying levels of flawed humanity and a certain unquantifiable vibe of old-fashioned movie star charisma, mixed with a ‘50s-style drip of cowboy masculinity. He’s usually pretty selective about his roles, so whenever he decides to work, it’s usually for a good reason.
Over the last few years, Costner has been discovered by an entirely new generation with the Paramount Network smash hit, “Yellowstone,” which he reportedly left before filming the final season due to scheduling conflicts with his longtime passion project, “Horizon: An American Saga.” To be fully transparent, I never quite fell in love with “Yellowstone” like I wanted to, but I’m ride-or-die for Costner ever since 1985’s cult classic western, “Silverado.” My point is this: if Costner builds it, I will go.
Here’s the deal with “Horizon:” As early as 1988, Costner has been developing the story as his take on the real, untreated truth about the Old West and the brutality and bootstrappery of America’s early settlers and colonizers. After years of development, “Horizon” grew into four films, set over a dozen years that not only featured dozens of characters, but also explored the effects of the Civil War on American non-combatants and the bloody battles between American settlers and indigenous people.
But the problem with this take on the material is that not even Kevin Costner can get the funding for four massively scaled movies before the first one even comes out. Producers want proof of their investment before actually agreeing to more investments. So, “Horizon: Chapter One” was released on June 28, with “Chapter Two” being scheduled for release on Aug. 16 while principal photography began on “Chapter Three.” Millions of Costner’s own dollars have been funneled into realizing all four parts of this story.
All of these big ideas have sadly been put on hold, though, after the release of “Horizon: Part One.” The film only made $32 million on its $50 million budget, with “Part Two” being pulled from its August release date. I think the idea is that once “Horizon: Chapter One” starts streaming, the film can take the time and build up a larger audience before releasing the next chapter.
But here’s the biggest problem: “Horizon” never should have been a theatrical release. Don’t get me wrong, I liked quite a bit of it, but there’s no way to actually know if it’s a good movie since it’s not actually a movie at all. “Horizon: Chapter One” plays not like the first chapter in a film quadrilogy, but like the first three episodes of an AMC+ or HBO series.
Three separate storylines go throughout the film, each with multiple characters across several different backdrops of the American West. We’ve got Costner as a horse trader in Wyoming who pisses off the wrong family of ne’er-do-wells and gets involved with a gorgeous prostitute and a young child. We’ve got Pionsenay, an Apache warrior out to kill as many U.S. soldiers and settlers as he can and a group of white thugs out to collect as many Native scalps as they can. There’s Mrs. Frances Kittredge, a young widow disillusioned with the promise of American expansionism.
There’s also a wagon train with a dozen more characters heading toward Wyoming and the promise of freedom on the Santa Fe trail.
Most of these characters and their stories are compelling, but “Horizon: Chapter One” doesn’t have enough time to spend with even half of them. Even with its three-hour runtime, “Horizon” is just scratching the surface of this story, barely able to develop these characters beyond establishing their setting and circumstances. The film feels rushed in how it moves through the story and sets up incident and drama, with characters acting in ways that seem counter-intuitive. We don’t know them well enough to understand their motivations.
So, is “Horizon: Chapter One” a good movie? I suppose the answer is yes, because the three hours absolutely rocketed by and, by the end, I was invested enough in the characters and their stories to want to see the rest of the chapters. But it’s also not really a movie. There are no satisfying character arcs and there’s no intensity to anything that happens because nothing is resolved and there’s no payoff to the investment of the viewer’s time. The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy is one giant story also, but still managed to tell satisfying and complete stories in each chapter. Both things are not mutually exclusive.
Regardless. there’s still an old fashioned elegance to Costner’s direction and storytelling choices, reminiscent of his earlier work like “Dances with Wolves.” Even as the film sprawls out into unwieldy tangents with far too many characters and locations, it’s still
Even as the film sprawls out into unwieldy tangents with far too many characters and locations, it's still hard not to be swept up into his romanticized time capsule of the American Dream.
hard not to be swept up into his romanticized time capsule of the American Dream.
“Chapter Two” is already filmed and completed, so I’m sure we’ll get it in theaters eventually, but the final two chapters should absolutely be released as prestige television. “Horizon” doesn’t look or feel more like a movie than a show. It absolutely plays like something you would find on Paramount+ and is paced like an episodic drama series. Costner has an interesting story here and it would be a shame if he doesn’t get to finish telling it. He deserves that much.
Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter One
Dir. Kevin Costner
Grade: B-
There's not much more nostalgic than a Kevin Costner western.
Courtesy of New Line Pictures
SCREEN
SC Storm in the Heartland "Twisters" embraces the formula while subtly subverting it
By Jared Rasic
Idon’t think I’m as much of a film snob as I’m supposed to be. Don’t get me wrong, I love a complicated and mind-bending independent film that melts my brain and inspires me to write 1,000 words on the cinematic language of the New Hollywood movement, but I equally love a good disaster movie or something coated wall to wall with explosions and car chases. One of my most indelible memories is going to the movies when I was 16 and seeing “Twister” and getting drunk on the possibilities of blockbuster destruction.
Almost 30 years later, we’re finally getting a sequel to “Twister,” even though we sadly don’t have Bill Paxton or Philip Seymour Hoffman here anymore to reprise their roles. In fact, “Twisters” doesn’t really connect to the original at all except for a few minor easter eggs, leading me to in fact decide that the film is not a sequel at all, but instead a reboot or remake or rebootquel…I really have no idea.
Director Lee Isaac Chung (whose 2020 film “Minari” is absolutely sublime) would at first seem like a strange choice for the director of an action-packed disaster movie, but his choice was an inspired one. He casts the movie perfectly with an amazing blend of movie stars and character actors, while servicing a script that spends just as much time building compelling characters as it does reveling in sweet tornado destruction.
Look at this cast: we’ve got Daisy Edgar-Jones starring, who was wonderful in 2022’s “Fresh,” but still hasn’t had her breakout role quite yet. Opposite EdgarJones is newly minted movie star Glen Powell, who has quickly become Hollywood’s newest leading man due to his charisma, talent and matinee-idol good
looks. Also, he was so great in Richard Linklater’s “Hit Man.” Five years from now it wouldn’t surprise me if he wasn’t one of the biggest movie stars on the planet.
But it’s the supporting cast that’s truly amazing. We’ve got Anthony Ramos (who originated dual roles in “Hamilton” on Broadway), the great Maura Tierney, iconic indie darling Sasha Lane, “Mad Men’s” Kiernan Shipka, next year’s new Superman David Corenswet, breakout star Katy O’Brian from the queer cult classic “Love Lies Bleeding” and freaking Tunde Adebimpe from the legendary band, TV on the Radio. Even if the movie was terrible, spending time with these performers would make it worth watching.
Luckily though, “Twisters” isn’t terrible. In fact, it’s fun in a way that disaster movies forget to be sometimes. All of the horrific destruction needs to be balanced with a deftly humanist touch or else the film is wallowing in tragedy in such a way that people don’t really want from their popcorn blockbusters. Instead, the film feels like a throwback to a time when as long as a movie was exciting and had characters we liked spending time with, then that could be good enough.
Honestly, the original “Twister” is more successful as an action movie because so much of the destruction was done practically with giant sets and tons of stunt people. Special effects have come so far that most of the action sequences in “Twisters” feel computer generated, which doesn’t give the film the same level of visceral and tactile intensity as the original. There’s nothing as jaw-dropping in the new one as when Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt were outracing a tornado in 1996 and a house landed in front of them that they had to drive through! Watching “Twister” felt like seeing
something crazy and exciting for the first time. Watching “Twisters” is just like seeing more of the same kind of destruction we’ve been seeing in movies for years.
Also, “Twisters” is very much aimed at a demographic that I don’t fit inside. The whole soundtrack and score is made up of modern country music, and a lot of the dialogue is focused on how soft and rude city people are and how brave country people are. As someone who grew up on farms and ranches in small towns until I was 18…there are good and bad people everywhere and it makes no difference the size of the town you come from. At points, I felt like “Twisters” was trying to be the cinematic equivalent of Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town.” It’s up to you whether that’s a bug or a feature.
I still enjoyed “Twisters” for what it is, even when it felt like it wasn’t for me. Anything with that much cinematic destruction in service of well-drawn characters and charismatic performances is fun in my book. But sometimes my book is just drawn by 12-year-old Jared and filled with pictures of tornadoes, flying cows and gleefully, over-the-top wreckage. Maybe I’m a bad film snob. Or maybe sometimes it’s OK to just be entertained…nothing more and, hopefully, nothing less.
Twisters Dir. Lee Isaac Chung Grade: C
Good looking people saving us from nature, one tornado at a time.
Courtesy of Warner Bros
By Savannah Mendoza
Summer Wellness Series at Juniper Preserve
Experience the fusion of natural beauty and sound healing in an immersive wellness journey
For the third consecutive summer, Juniper Preserve has teamed up with Soundshala to offer a series of immersive events to the community, including its Summer Wellness Series. These events continue until Sept., 14.
“At Juniper Preserve, our commitment is to nurture the deep connection between community and nature, enhancing overall wellness,” explains Maddison Stephens, director of wellness at Juniper Preserve. “Our collaboration with Soundshala for the Nature and Sound Healing series is inspired by the incredible experiences Soundshala has created at Juniper Preserve over the years.”
The wellness series is divided into three unique sections:
In the Caves:
Cave concerts where natural acoustics and the unique energy of lava caves .create an immersive environment. Each session is followed by a relaxing sound bath.
On the Land:
Activities such as forest bathing, earthing practices, labyrinth walks and tipi gatherings, designed to ground and rejuvenate participants.
On Spirit Island:
Yoga, dance and sound healing sessions against the backdrop of stunning surrounding views, fostering a sense of serenity and connection.
“This series aims to deliver a distinctive immersive experience, blending the natural beauty of our surroundings with therapeutic benefits of sound healing,” says Stephens. “Soundshala’s expert vocalists, ceremony holders, mediation guides and more will enrich each event.”
Below is the schedule and details of the upcoming Summer Wellness Series.
In the Caves (6:30-8:30 pm)
• July. 28: Elemental Cave Concert & Sound Bath with Water Eye
• Aug. 11: A Cave Concert Choir & Sound Bath with Deena Kamm
• Aug. 25: Release with Song & Sound Bath with Kira Seto
— For more information or to register for these events, please visit juniperpreserve.com/soundshala-nature-sound-healing-series/.
Summer Wellness Series at Juniper Preserve
July 28 – Sep., 14
Juniper Preserve
65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend juniperpreserve.com
$55 per person
Juniper Preserve and Soundshala offer a series of wellness events including concerts, yoga, dance and more.
THE PSYCHEDELIC FRONTIER EXPLORING
INTENTIONAL PSYCHEDELIC
USE IN THE MODERN WORLD
By Mary Casanave Sheridan
Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation, around psychedelic substances and their potential, creating a more empowered and well-informed public.
Measure 110, and what happened after
Q: I heard that Measure 110 has been repealed and Schedule 1 substances are no longer legal in Oregon. Can you please explain how this affects access to therapeutic psychedelics?
A: In November 2020, Oregon made headlines by passing Measure 110, the Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act, which decriminalized personal possession of small amounts of drugs, including psychedelics, and redirected marijuana tax revenue to fund drug treatment programs. However, recent developments have seen this groundbreaking measure repealed, leaving many to question the implications for the future of drug reform and psychedelic usage in Oregon.
In the most recent legislative session, Measure 110 was replaced with a drug deflection bill, HB 4002, signaling a significant shift in Oregon's approach to drug policy.
As one who is always skeptical and wary of voter-passed initiatives being overturned through the legislative process, I find this to be a stark reminder of the precarious nature of drug reform. It highlights a disconcerting trend where the will of the people, as expressed through direct democracy, is overridden by legislative maneuvers. This is not just about a single law but about the broader dialogue on drug policy, rehabilitation and the role of psychedelics in society.
It is essential to clarify this all in no way affects Measure 109, which voters also passed in November 2020, allowing for the creation of a licensed psilocybin facilitation service center model in Oregon and providing a regulated framework for the therapeutic use of psilocybin. The distinction between these two measures underscores the nuanced stance Oregon has taken toward psychedelics — differentiating between decriminalizing drug possession and endorsing regulated therapeutic use.
The repeal of Measure 110 casts deep shadows on the gray-market practitioners, such as myself, who've been delicately balancing on the peripheries of the law, utilizing the decriminalization of small amounts of substances like DMT, LSD, psilocybin and MDMA, and offering transformative
experiences through ceremonies and therapeutic sessions. However, even as the ground beneath us shifts, our commitment to the well-being of our clients remains unshaken. True change and growth often flourish in the space between the stringent lines of rules and the boundless realm of the spirit. So, what does the repeal mean for the future of psychedelic usage in Oregon? Firstly, it serves as a wake-up call for the necessity of clear, open discussions on drug policy and the role of psychedelics within that framework. The original intent behind Measure 110 was never explicitly focused on facilitating greater access to psychedelics, whether for therapeutic purposes or otherwise. The rather abrupt legislative overhaul demonstrates the fragility of reform efforts that bypass comprehensive public discourse. For those advocating for psychedelic and broader drug reform, this moment could galvanize efforts to engage in more direct, transparent dialogues with policymakers, stakeholders and the public.
Moreover, the experience underscores the need for nuanced conversation around the true value of these substances. Advocates articulate the difference between therapeutic access under regulated conditions and broader efforts to decriminalize drug possession, but I ask for a closer look at Oregon's psilocybin service center model of care, reflecting on whether this framework truly prioritizes wellness and access or leans toward profit. As we progress in this conversation, it's crucial to ensure our methods focus on paths toward genuine healing and spiritual growth, honoring Indigenous practices, and allowing for personal autonomy and choice, and don’t just center on profit in defining if a system is viable.
— Questions are encouraged to be sent to mothermarymyco@gmail.com and free 30-minute consultations for further discussions can be made through her website https://myco.vision.
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37. Subj. for those studying Skinner
39. "Genesis does what Nintendon't" sloganeer
40. "___, this is an Arby's!"
41. Bank holding
42. Sheldon's twin sister in "The Big Bang Theory"
43. Vol. measurement of a lot of Häagen-Dazs?
47. Ram's noise?
48. Finish next to
52. Gender reveal party invitation image
54. "Let's keep in touch on socials!"
56. Tokyo's old name
57. Art colony of New Mexico
58. Ground zero of where things are thrown?
60. Fair where 61-Acrosses are shown
61. See 60-Across
62. Felipe, Jesús, or Matty of baseball
63. Swing and a ___
64. 23-Across leader Robert
65. Singer Peniston
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1. Suitable for losers
2. Put to shame
3. State of vexation
4. Paved ways: Abbr.
5. Desert so big it can be seen from space
6. More blue
7. ___ Mountains (Europe/Asia border)
8. Filth
9. Skull candy?
10. 2015 Spike Lee movie
11. Eternities, so to speak
12. "Or ___ what?"
13. What's for dinner?
18. You're looking at 'em
22. Scratch output
24. Nile queen, for short
25. "Vaccines contain microchips," e.g.
27. "Tearin' Up My Heart" boy band
28. Pen name
29. Bothers nonstop
30. Battleship color
31. Final villain in a level
32. Actor La Salle
33. Indoor b-ball game
37. Tool for shredding
38. "Ya got me?"
39. ___ Liu ("Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" actor)
41. Sausage serving
42. Movie character whose full name is Mabel Earlene Simmons
44. Chests
45. En fuego
46. Intertwine
49. Jordan who runs Monkeypaw Productions
50. Like some exploratory committees
51. Covering in the kitchen
52. Flute part
53. Ride provider in a RideGuru search
54. "Excuse me"
55. Half: Pref.
58. Bombs delivered by a Jet
59. Roomba's cuz
Puzzle for the week of July 22, 2024
Pearl’s Puzzle
Puzzle for the week of July 22, 2024
Difficulty Level:
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exactly once.
Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters H O T E L S P I N exactly once.
The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “A former U.S. Olympic swimmer in an interview said that nearly all elite competitive swimmers regularly. So apparently I am an elite competitive swimmer." - Conan O'Brien
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Answer for the week of July 15, 2024
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ASTROLOGY
By Rob Brezsny
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Some bamboo species grow very quickly—as much as 36 inches per day. I suspect your capacity to burgeon and blossom will display a similar vigor in the coming weeks. You may be surprised at how dramatic your development is. I’m hoping, of course, that you will be acutely focused on channeling your fertility in positive ways. Don’t feed an urge to recklessly gamble, for instance. Don’t pursue connections with influences that are no damn good for you. Instead, decide right now what areas of your life you want to be the beneficiaries of your growth spurt. Choose the beauty and power you will encourage to ripen.
dwindling. To enjoy the thrill of revitalization, you must allow the loss of what was once vital but is no longer.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Among people who go hiking a lot, “death march” is a term that refers to a long trudge through boring scenery in bad weather. Let’s use this as a metaphor for your life. I believe you have recently finished your own metaphorical version of a “death march.” Any minute now, you will begin a far more enjoyable series of experiences. Get ready for an entertaining meander through interesting terrains in fine weather. Be alert for unpredictable encounters with inspiration and education.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): For months, we heard and saw crows pecking on the roof of our rental house. Why? Were they grubbing for food? It was mildly annoying, but seemingly no big deal. Then one night, their small, regular acts of mayhem climaxed in an unexpected event. Rain began to fall around 8 pm. It was constant, though not heavy. At 9, the ceilings in five rooms began to leak. By 10:30, our house was flooded. We managed to rescue most of our precious items, but the house was damaged. We had to find a new place to live. I don’t expect anything nearly this drastic to befall you, dear Virgo. But I do encourage you to check to see if any small problem is gradually growing bigger. Now is a favorable time to intervene and forestall an unfavorable development.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Two Scottish veterinarians researched the health of rhesus monkeys that are compelled by human handlers to dance on the streets of Islamabad, Pakistan. When I first learned about this, my response was, “Wow! Don’t those doctors have anything better to do? That is the most obscure research I have ever heard of.” But later, I decided I admired the doctors because they were motivated primarily by compassion. They found the monkeys were under severe stress, and they publicized the fact as a public service. Their work will ultimately lead to better treatment of the monkeys. In accordance with astrological omens, Libra, I advise you to seek out comparable ways to express altruism in the coming weeks. By engaging in noble and idealistic acts, you will attract good fortune into your sphere both for yourself and others.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Alex Larenty gives massages to lions at the Lion Park near Johannesburg, South Africa. They especially love foot rubs. Even Jamu, king of the local beasts, rolls onto his back so Larenty can get a good angle while caressing and kneading his paws. I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because it’s a good metaphor for the unique power you will have in the coming days: a knack for dealing successfully with wild influences and elemental powers through the magic of kindness, affection, and service.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries singer-songwriter Lady Gaga has written many songs, both for herself and other artists. She has famously declared that some of her most successful songs took her just 10 minutes to compose. They include “Just Dance," “Poker Face," and “Born This Way.” According to my interpretation of the astrological omens, you could be rising to Lady Gaga levels of creativity in your own sphere during the coming weeks. And I won't be surprised if your imaginative innovations flow with expeditious clarity, like Gaga at her most efficient.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Do you place any limits on how deep and expansive you allow your yearnings to be? Are you ever worried that maybe you desire too much and are at risk of asking for too much? If you answered yes to those questions, Scorpio, I will give you a temporary license to rebel against your wariness. In accordance with astrological rhythms, I authorize you to experiment with feeling the biggest, strongest, wildest longings you have ever felt. Please note that I am not advising you to immediately go out and actually express those longings to the hilt. For now, I’d like you to simply have the experience of entertaining their full intensity. This will be a healing experience.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will never guess the identity of the strongest animal on the planet. It’s not the gorilla, tiger, or elephant. It’s the dung beetle, which can lug loads that weigh 1,141 times as much as it does. The equivalent for you would be to pull six double-decker buses crammed with people. I’m happy to inform you that although you won’t be able to accomplish that feat in the coming weeks, your emotional and spiritual strength will be formidable. You may be surprised at how robust and mighty you are. What do you plan to do with all that power?
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): By age 35, you have already shed over 50 pounds of skin. The flesh that covers you is in a constant state of renewal. In the coming weeks, I expect your rate of regeneration to be even higher than usual—not only in regard to your skin, but everything else in your life, as well. Here’s a proviso: Renewal and regeneration are always preceded by withering or
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During the winter, some animals hibernate. They enter a state of dormancy, slowing their metabolism, breathing, and heart rate. Other animals enter a similar state during the summer, conserving energy when the weather is hot and dry. It’s called estivation. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, many of you Tauruses would benefit from a modified version of estivation in the next couple of weeks. You’re in prime time to recharge your energy through deep relaxation and rest.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The English word “amphibian” is derived from the Greek term amphibios, which means “living a double life.” The original meaning of the English word was “combining two qualities; having two modes of life,” though eventually it came to be used primarily to describe animals that function well on both land and in water. You Geminis are of course the most amphibious of all the astrological tribes. You can feel at home in a variety of situations. This may sometimes stir up confusion, but I see it as one of your greatest potential strengths. In the coming weeks, I hope you enjoy it to the maximum. It should serve you well. Wield it to take advantage of the sweet perks of versatility.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): I dreamed that a young elephant appeared on the back deck of my house and stuck its trunk through the open sliding glass door. I got up from my chair and gently pushed the animal away, then closed the door. But after I woke up, I was sorry I had done that in my dream. What was I afraid of? The elephant posed no danger—and may have been a good omen. In some cultures, elephants in dreams and visions are symbols of good luck, vitality, long life, and the removal of obstacles. So here's what I did. I dropped into a deep meditative state and reimagined the dream. This time, I welcomed the creature into my home. I gave her the name Beatrice. We wrestled playfully and had fun playing with a red rubber ball. Amazingly, later that day, a certain obstacle in my actual waking life magically disappeared. The moral of the story, my fellow Cancerian: Welcome the elephant.
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THE THIRD ACT
A COLUMN ON AGEISM AND AGEING
By Ellen Waterston
Assault Weapons
On July 13, a 20-year-old white male was able to get his hands on a legally purchased semiautomatic AR-type rifle and nearly succeed in assassinating a United States presidential candidate. This tragedy is a call to action that includes all of us and especially those of us over 65. Our experience and our perspective are critical to a reasoned and compassionate response. Before the event gets silted over with sound bites and sensationalism, before we resume our busy and distracted lives, let’s contact councilors, commissioners and legislators urging them to restrict access to these types of guns. At the national level, organizations working toward gun safety would welcome our help. The list reads like the lament it is: Giffords, Sandyhook Promise, Brady, Everytown, Moms Demand Action. Were he to become the next president, maybe Trump would now agree that accessibility of automatic weapons is something to regulate, despite dubbing himself the "best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House" at the National Rifle Association earlier this year. The more stringent the gun laws, the fewer that die by gun violence. It’s that simple. In 2023, California had the strongest gun safety laws in the country and 8.7 deaths annually per 100,000. Wyoming—the weakest laws and 20.6 deaths per 100,000.
There’s another weapon being recklessly brandished, one that also results in mayhem and death. In this case, thanks to our Constitution, regulation isn’t an option, nor should it be. Oversight is entrusted to us as individuals. The judicious use of this potent munition is up to you and me. What am I talking about? Words. See any political spin put on this attempted assassination for what it is: at best a distraction from the real issues behind the tragedy, at worst the premeditated use of language as an assault weapon. Language misused, like guns, is powerful and dangerous. The effect is subtle, stealthy. Before we know it, conspiracy theories, distrust, fear and paranoia are worms in our brain. MAGA’s strategically
executed campaigns have wielded an arsenal of violent and incendiary rhetoric, including name-calling, insults and unfounded accusations.
Words can be like bullets, yes, but they can also be powerful instruments of conciliation and forgiveness. Examples abounded after the shooting. It was so uplifting to hear expressions of compassion and concern from government and business leaders, citizens and celebrities... a joining of hands, a united team America. Pleas for calm, calls to heal the nation came from President Biden, Gabby Giffords, Nancy Pelosi, and Trump himself who said, "This is a chance to bring the whole country, even the whole world, together.”
I want to believe him. I want to believe him even though this is the same man who used insulting and inflammatory language to describe immigrants, his opponents and women; joked about a life-threatening attack on the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; incited the attack on the Capitol in 2021; denies women their reproductive rights; lies; and sees himself above the law. I want to believe him, but I just don’t.
In 3 1/2 months we will have a new president. The Republican National Convention shed some light on what a Trump presidency will look like. What’s your takeaway? Will he surround himself with independent thinkers, the best in their fields? Not compromised by nepotism and cronyism? Will they be peacemakers or provocateurs? Do they embrace policies and values you identify with? How do they compare with President Biden’s cabinet in view of their accomplishments over the past three years? If, like the rest of us, the president is defined by the company he keeps and is only as good as his word(s), what’ll it be?
Meanwhile, I can’t help but wonder, if reports about how he was treated at school are true, what could Thomas Matthew Crooks have told us about the effect bullying had on his self-image and reclusive social behavior. And whether growing up in a house with 20 guns in it shaped his suicidal cry for help.
TAKE ME HOME
By James Keane Broker RE/MAX Key Properties
CC&Rs and HOAs, Part II
Our readers’ responses
Iwanted to start by thanking our readers for reaching out with so many responses to my last article about HOAs and CC&Rs! As I expected, opinions and feelings were split. Some folks disliked and resented HOAs while others seemed to really appreciate having a known set of neighborhood rules. Given the response received, I wanted to provide some of our readers’ insights, thoughts/opinions, as well as answer a couple of questions. Again, I would be very interested in continuing the discussion, so feel free to chime in and reach out to me with your thoughts, opinions, experiences and real estate questions at jkeane29@gmail.com.
There were those who preferred to live in HOA communities, gaining access to common spaces like pools, workout facilities, group spaces, along with the homogenous properties. They liked creating a unique sense of community by working together with neighbors to complete neighborhood projects or enhancements. My experience in real estate has taught me that very few developments/neighborhoods have the same CC&Rs or HOA rules, so it is possible to find neighborhoods with different levels or different number of rules. I explained to one reader that one neighborhood in SE Bend has a very strict and powerful HOA that does not allow homeowners to park their own vehicles in their driveway. Other neighborhoods have very few CC&Rs and they only exist to simplify homeowners' lives by maintaining "loose" property standards and community amenities.
Still, I got a lot of insight from people’s experiences living in HOAs. For example, one reader (Jim G.) made some interesting points based on his experience in a few different HOAs as well as living outside of HOAs. One thing that really stuck out to me was, "I would say
that a larger HOA is superior to a smaller HOA, as there is a larger group to draw well-qualified board members from.” I heard from another reader about her experience in a large HOA (Gail T.) that, “If an HOA community gets too large, only the people who care about nit-picky things take over and run the place.”
Other readers felt that CC&Rs and HOAs were not a place they would want to call home. The reasons varied from wanting full control over their own property that they own. To quote yet another reader (Tess B.) “Why would I want my home to adhere to the standards that follow that same kind of aesthetic? My home is a reflection of me and my family. My sanctuary. I’m not going to, now or ever in the future, pay to be policed into a box to fit someone else’s ideal.” Quite a few people had similar thoughts and talked about how some of the “older” or “historic” neighborhoods were so charming because of the uniqueness of homes, the varied sizes and styles, which create a much more distinctive yet varied neighborhood.
I received yet another email from an individual who worked for one of the larger developers in town who is responsible for enforcing some of the rules in the various communities around town. She (keeping her anonymous since she used her professional email), discussed the challenging nature of enforcing rules and/or notifying people of violations. Apparently, it is common for people to not know the rules that govern their own neighborhoods. This is where I advise people that their real estate agents should be providing them with the CC&Rs prior to submitting any kind of offer. To do our readers a solid I will provide a link to Western Title’s CC&R look up tool so you can look up any neighborhoods rules in Central Oregon.
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