Source Weekly August 31, 2023

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They came, they floated, they drank all the beer. Tourist season may be winding to a close, but rest assured, the beer-makers of Bend are going to ensure that you have plenty of suds for the off-time… and beyond. In this week’s Beer Issue, resident cicerone and beer writer Brian Yaeger pens the “State of the Brewnion,” talking to local brewers about changes in production, making drinks that are more “beer-like” than actual beer, working with the competition and so much more. And, in a quest to see just how much “summer weight” he could put on for one story, Yaeger also pens this week’s Chow story, outlining the burgers of Bend and the beers that pair with them best. Jared Rasic gets in on the Beer Issue fun, too, with a roundup of films that involve Bend’s most famous beverage. Allie Noland moves from staffer to freelancer and writes a story about scoring a spot on a coveted Hood to Coast relay team, and in News, Reporter Julianna LaFollette outlines the Source Weekly’s recent setback in court over water-use data. All that and more inside this edition! Thanks for reading.

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On the Anniversary of the Safeway Shooting, a Status Quo in Addressing Gun Safety

This week, Bendites are marking the one-year anniversary of the day when a gunman entered the east side Safeway and shot two people before shooting himself. Thanks to the quick actions of one of the victims, Donald Surrett, Jr., the body count may have been far less than what it could have been, police said.

And yet, we shouldn’t have to rely on the quick actions of an average citizen in order to reduce the death toll from firearms – an effort that the majority of Oregonians voted in support of when they approved Measure 114 in 2022. Gun safety measures like that one, which place a 10-round limit on magazines and require firearms training and permitting, are aimed at preventing the types of tragedies that we saw on Aug. 28, 2022, at the east side Safeway.

The thing is, we just don’t buy the “bad guys will get guns anyway” argument.

The 20-year-old who shot and killed Surrett and Glen Bennett purchased his firearms – which included a semi-automatic rifle – legally. He didn’t “mow down” a group of people within seconds, like we saw during the shooting at the school in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022, but he could have, were it not for the military veteran in the produce aisle of the Safeway that day. The shooter was carrying four magazines, each with 30 rounds in them. The outcome could have been so much worse.

In the wake of the tragedy, friends and acquaintances of the Bend Safeway shooter described a young person who struggled with mental health issues, who fantasized about killing people and who

had signaled his intent to those around him. It’s possible, even with all of that, that even the limits set forth by Measure 114 would have still not triggered a stoppage of any permit that young man may have ultimately gotten, but it would have added time to the process, which gun-safety advocates maintain can and does prevent deadly encounters.

When it comes to suicides and homicides, we can look to gun-safety initiatives in other states for statistics about harm reduction. In Connecticut, homicides went down by 40% when that state enacted its gun-permitting system, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research.

In July, a federal judge in Oregon ruled that Measure 114 is constitutional – a ruling that gun rights groups have already appealed to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, this month a state court will hear the case filed in Harney County against the measure. If the gunrights lobby wins in either of these cases, the measure voted upon by a majority of Oregonians will be struck down.

Between the limbo of this measure, the debacle and slow rollout that has been the drug-treatment bill, Measure 110, and the quorum-denying walkouts of Republicans in the state legislature, it wouldn’t be at all strange to find yourself, an Oregon voter, feeling downright disenfranchised right about now. For the many victims of the Safeway shooting — both those who survived, and the friends and families of those who died — add onto that a lingering trauma that isn’t going away anytime soon.

BYRON MAAS, TABITHA JOHNSTON, LAUREN HOFFMAN, LAURA ACEVEDO, COURTNEY MCLAUGHLAN, KELLI SMITH & LINX ALEXANDERSON

ST. CHARLES

What kind of regional medical facility and the only hospital system in our tri-county area rejects taking care of 26,000 of our most at-risk residents? St. Charles recently complained about the extra time it takes to process Medicare Advantage claims and how sometimes these claims are rejected and that some patients have to stay in the hospital for an extended time until an open bed at their next level of care facility is available. Boohoo. Every hospital in the country has to do that. As a retired nurse, this was a daily occurrence at every hospital I worked at from bigger to smaller facilities than St Charles. Which is listed on Pro Publica as a Nonprofit Organization Tax Code Designation: 501(c)(3). Also according to Pro Publica St Charles Total Revenue for 2020, their latest published report was $912,828,183, Total Functional Expenses, $904,043,480, $3 million was just the top three executives’ incomes. Their Net income $8,784,703, Tax Exempt.

They define themselves this way: Charles Health System is a nonprofit organization that provides care to all regardless of their ability to pay for services. Philanthropic donations fund innovation in programming, building expansions and initiatives that improve the patient experience. If that is true and a mission statement, then why are they going to refuse care of a large percentage of our community?

These people will have no hospital care here, their PCPs will most likely not want to treat them knowing they cannot admit them to the area's ONLY hospital. Can you imagine the impact of their lives? Hospitals in Portland are obviously not convenient for heart attacks, strokes, car accidents or a multitude of other medical emergencies. If that is what St Charles is offering them, they will simply

HAVE

not survive. -26,000 of our neighbors. Most will have no choice but to move to a community that cares enough for them to offer them hospital care.

This is not only the definition of uncompassionate but a huge FU to our community.

— Marla Montana, RN

RE: MEDICARE DISADVANTAGE. NEWS, 8/24

I work with many hundreds of clients in Central Oregon and offer both kinds of plans (Original and Medicare Advantage). There is no "one-size-fits-all" plan that's "best" for everyone. Most people who choose to go on Medicare Advantage do so for very good reasons. The same is true for those on Original. Both options are good but have different priorities.

How does Medicare Advantage stack up overall when compared to Original Medicare? In a review of 35 separate observational studies comparing the two since the passage of the ACA, this was the conclusion:

"Analyses compared quality of care (41%), health outcomes (44%), and spending (15%). Overall, 65% of analyses found a statistically significant relationship: 52% favored MA and 13% favored TM."

More than half of recent analyses comparing MA and TM find that MA delivers significantly better quality of care, better health outcomes, and lower costs compared with TM.(source: https://www.ajmc.com/view/quality-health-and-spending-in-medicare-advantage-and-traditional-medicare)

Since the paper was written by two doctors for a journal of managed care, I can't speak to their bias. But it does suggest strongly that when it comes to results, Medicare Advantage is more than holding its own. If you're on Medicare, you should be able to choose the

kinds of plans that best fit your own needs and budget.

—Don Layton via bendsource.com

As the only hospital in Central Oregon, St. Charles should continue to accept whatever insurance patients have, just as they should continue to provide services to people with no insurance at all.

As far as fraud is concerned, many hospitals have been accused of Medicare fraud.

Perhaps Central Oregon needs a second hospital.

—Geoff Reynolds via bendsource.com

FRANKLIN UNDERPASS

I'm asking for help with the Franklin underpass; specifically the pedestrian/ cycle corridors. I know the City is aware of the problems and I've seen some efforts and I've heard some discussions about the problems. But those are not enough.

Last week I tried to cycle through the pedestrian corridor because of how dangerous the underpass is. I encountered three mid 20s men cooking and smoking meth and was unable to pass. Two hours later, my incoming freshman daughter wanted to walk to Bend High for soccer practice using the same underpass. Which parent reading this would let their kid walk through a tunnel infested with homeless people smoking meth? This was not an isolated incident. I've seen it dozens of times in the same location.

The only east/west way from downtown Bend is via that walkway. I'm a dedicated commuter cyclist with over 5,000 miles riding in this town. On the best of days in the best of locations it can be dangerous and upsetting. The Franklin underpass is among the most dicey for riders and walkers.

I know there are exciting plans for a safe east/west pedestrian/bike corridor. Between now and then, I'm asking the City and the police department to prioritize police foot patrols of the walking corridor, to remove people blocking the throughway and/or doing drugs in the open. Can resources be deployed to remove the human waste, glass, needles, homeless flotsam and jetsam including beds, tents, bike trailers and other trash?

Juniper Swim and Fitness and several schools are on the other side of that throughway. It seems reasonable to ask that we prioritize making it safe.

Thanks for your consideration.

—Will Warne

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Deschutes County Proposes Housing Solution for a Portion of the Homeless Population

The Deschutes County Community Justice Department is seeking providers to house male justice-involved individuals

By Julianna LaFollette

Deschutes County is moving forward with a proposal for a new shelter aimed at housing male convicts and sex offenders. The project, which has been awarded over $1 million for its implementation, would provide the population with short-term and long-term housing opportunities, making the process of supervision and support easier for adult parole and probation officers.

The Deschutes County Community Justice Department brought the request for proposals to the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Aug. 23, attempting to secure a community provider to take on the project. The RFP details its primary goal in establishing this type of shelter, housing individuals with “conditions that restrict their proximity to minors or who have to register as a sex offender.”

The RFP estimates that the shelter would annually provide 15-25 shelter beds and two to four longer-term housing units. Housing this population, according to Deevy Holcomb, the director for Deschutes County Community Justice, would enhance public safety by helping stabilize individuals getting out of prison or probation.

“It seemed like a good blend of our public safety interests and the governor's interests in decreasing

homelessness,” said Holcomb. “They don’t have a stable foundation to start or build behavior change because they are always wondering where they are going to lay their head that night.”

According to the RFP, these men experience chronic and acute homelessness. “We consistently supervise 25-30 men who don’t qualify for housing resources,” said Trevor Stevens, the Community Justice Department’s business manager, at Wednesday’s meeting.

“It’s difficult for them to stay in a particular location because neighbors and so on don’t want them there,” said Holcomb. This can make it difficult for these individuals to be tracked down, creating an inability for some to abide by their terms of release or supervision conditions. “It's a cascading effect; it's really hard to get stabilized after getting out of prison or probation,” Holcomb said.

“These individuals are our neighbors and our community members and they’re here,” said Holcomb. “This kind of a project is a way to make sure that we increase public safety by knowing where people are and providing the stability that is necessary for them to make the right choices and make better choices in the future.”

Providers interested in taking on this project are asked to submit proposals, answering a series of questions, prior to Sept. 27. The housing facility must abide by low-barrier principles, not prohibiting or restricting individuals with sex-related offenses. “Those are the individuals that we have the most trouble housing,” Stevens said in the meeting.

The selected provider can create, monitor and enforce house rules, such as banning the usage of drugs and alcohol on the property or prohibiting violent behaviors. According to Holcomb, the shelter can be built or purchased anywhere in Central Oregon, including a neighborhood, as long as it's not near a school or a park.

Holcomb hopes the community can be open to finding a solution for this population. “I would invite people to think through the public safety aspect as well as the humanity aspect of increasing housing.”

Avion Water Company Took the Source Weekly to Court in 2022. Litigation is Still Ongoing.

The Source Weekly is facing a choice to appeal a recent court decision regarding its litigation

By Julianna LaFollette

In 2022, journalist Hanna Merzbach began a story for the Source Weekly, attempting to uncover Central Oregon’s top residential water users in 2021. Merzbach requested records from Avion Water Company, one of the largest water utilities in Central Oregon, hoping to receive data about its water usage. Instead of providing the records, the company filed a lawsuit against the newspaper.

Shortly after Merzbach requested records from Avion Water, the company denied the request and decided not to provide the Source Weekly with its water usage data, arguing that it’s a private company and therefore, isn’t subject to Oregon public records law. The Source Weekly appealed Avion’s decision to Deschutes District Attorney John Hummel, arguing that water is public in Oregon and that Avion is the functional equivalent of a public body.

On May 26 of 2022, Hummel found that Avion Water was the “functional equivalent” of a public body, which under Oregon public records law, would require the company to release its water usage data. The water company again did not provide the records and instead sought relief against the Source Weekly in court. With litigation still ongoing, the Source Weekly has yet to see any records from the water company. The Source has, however, published subsequent water-use stories about

municipal as well as private water use.

On Aug. 11, Avion Water, the plain tiff, filed a motion for summary judgment, asking the trial court to rule on the case. Trial Court Judge Beth Bagley decided to grant the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment, declaring that Avion Water is “neither a ‘public body’ nor the equivalent of a public body under Oregon’s Public Records Law.”

The most recent decision pre vents the Source Weekly from enforcing Hummel’s decision that would’ve required Avion Water to produce the requested records. The Source Weekly is currently facing a decision to appeal the Aug. 11 motion and has until Sept. 21 to do so.

If the granted motion is appealed, the case would move up to the Oregon Court of Appeals, giving a threejudge panel the ability to reverse or affirm the ruling.

“In this age where water is becoming more and more scarce, I think these are questions that are going to continue to come up and I don’t think it’s setting a very good precedent right now to be saying that

with

Avion Water Company over a 2022 public record request

private companies don’t have to be transparent about this,” Merzbach told the Source Weekly.

Merzbach’s report was published in the Source Weekly in August 2022 and showed a snapshot of Bend and Redmond’s water usage in 2021.

In addition to Avion Water Company, Merzbach requested records from Bend Water and Redmond Water. Merzbach was able to receive records from both city-run facilities, giving her a sufficient amount of water usage data.

“Bend and Redmond were super cooperative and gave me those records pretty quickly after I asked for it,” said Merzbach. Still, the data was incomplete — omitting the over 15,000 customers in Deschutes and Crook Counties that Avion Water provides water for.

“We don’t know where 15% of our water is going in Bend, I think that’s a big problem,” said Merzbach.

Avion Water Company did not respond to our request for comment about the summary judgement by the time of publication.

JuliannaLaFollette

The Future of Bend’s Parks

BPRD talks future planning, the Drake Park project and more

By Noah Nelson

Over the last few years, Bend parks have seen some change. From revitalization projects focused on environmental protections to projects designed to increase accessibility, plenty of parks around town have gotten a recent upgrade, with more on the slate for future revitalization.

As of writing this article, the Bend Park and Recreation District currently lists 12 park or trail projects currently in active planning, design or construction phases; the Riverbend South Access and Restoration plan, while counted as one of the 12 active projects, is listed as complete.

These projects are also outlined in the Capital Improvement Plan, a planning tool that guides the implementation of the BPRD's more over-arching Comprehensive Plan.

The district is currently working to revitalize Big Sky Park, the Deschutes River Trail, Discovery Park, Fieldstone Park, Sawyer Park and others. Some projects, like Discovery West and the Drake Park project, are either fully complete or nearing completion. Others, like the Big Sky expansion, have estimated dates of completion set for the summer of 2024 and beyond.

Currently, the project on many people’s minds is the Drake Park project, now in its final stages. This project was allocated $7.3 million in funding and had a diverse set of goals.

“We’ve been planning the Drake Park Project for years now,” said Brian Hudspeth, development manager for BPRD. “It’s taken a long time to get to where we are today, and we’re finally seeing the end result.”

Goals for the project include the expansion and repair of the Deschutes River Trail, a revitalization of the banks of the river and Mirror Pond and the rebuilding of certain sections of beach that provide public access, to name a few. BPRD estimates that between 3,000 and 6,000 people float the river on any given summer day.

A driving force behind the project was to help make the park and the Deschutes River Trail more accessible to all members of the community, said Michelle Healy, deputy executive director of BPRD. “Regardless of one’s physical capability, they should be able to enjoy this experience,” she said. “That’s a big part of what we do, in what we build and in the programs that we provide.”

Recent improvements in Hollygrape Park are another example of this. The park recently underwent a pathway project that upgraded its somewhat crumbling infrastructure in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.

Petes Lake Fire Causes Smoke and Evacuations

A 300-acre fire, started on Friday, had 0% containment as of Tuesday

By Julianna LaFollette

When it comes to following regulations from the ADA and other governing bodies, Hudspeth clarified that regulations are not some lofty goals in the sky; instead, out of respect for the individuals who benefit from these regulations, they are seen as the bare minimum.

“We start by asking what the federal, state or city codes tell us to do, but we always try to go above and beyond what the code requires of us,” Hudspeth said.

Another key issue on people’s minds is environmentalism, and more specifically, how local parks are being built with the environment in mind. On that note, Healy said, “For the last 8-10 years, we’ve really tried to look at our designs in a way to be sustainable and more sensitive to things like drought conditions and wildfires. New design choices, like turfgrass at Alpenglow Park, for example, are being made so that our parks have a lower reliance on water.”

Additionally, Healy mentioned that the BRPD has a large commitment to the Deschutes River as a resource that is shared by many, including the many critters who call the river home; this means doing what the district can to protect access to the river, as well as the water quality and overall health of the river.

Lastly, a challenge the BPRD faces comes from the fact that Bend is growing quickly; competing interests can make it difficult to design and build parks where everyone feels represented. Some people want walking trails, some want e-bike trails, some want pickleball courts and other people want parks focused on disc golf. Healy said that conflict can arise when so many different opinions are present, but BPRD is more than equipped to listen to the community.

Planning long-term for new features or amenities is part of the process.

“The Comprehensive Plan is the overarching guiding plan, planned 10 years at a time, and accounts for the projects the District wants to get completed,” Hudspeth said. “The CIP [Capital Improvement Plan] is the funding

plan for the next five years. It's much more of a working plan, as it's revised and updated yearly to reflect current project funding and completions.”

Functionally, the Comprehensive Plan leads the community in 10-year increments, while the CIP outlines exactly how those projects will be completed, while being updated yearly.

The Comprehensive Plan is the result of more than 17,000 individual and unique comments collected from community members that pertain to everything from environmental factors to aesthetic and functional ones.

Because the Comprehensive Plan is based on community input, it constantly changes. For instance, in 2012, the plan made a target of 6.5 acres of neighborhood and community parks per 1,000 residents. In 2018, that number became 7.85 acres per 1,000 residents. In 2012, the plan accounted for trails being used primarily as recreational amenities, and in 2018, the plan began to account for trails being used as “longer-distance transportation routes.”

Evidently, a massive part of upgrading our parks lies in the planning stage; the very first line of the Comprehensive Plan is a quote from Abraham Lincoln that reads, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.”

Deputy Executive Director Healy echoes this sentiment, stating that planning out the future and taking in opinions from the community are vitally important. According to her, the community in general is very interested in preservation.

“When we communicate with the community, they always tell us to take care of what we have, even before new builds,” Michelle said. “Preserving and maintaining what we have now is a huge priority of the district, and that reflects our high-quality facilities.”

BPRD is planning a new community survey to debut in September, giving residents a chance to weigh in on their priorities.

Incident management teams on Tuesday were working to contain the nearly 300-acre Petes Lake Fire in the Deschutes National Forest. The fire, which as of Tuesday morning was 0% contained, is burning on the border of Willamette National Forest, in the McKenzie River Ranger District, and Deschutes National Forest in the Mink Lake Basin area, approximately 5 miles west of Elk Lake.

The Petes Lake Fire started on Friday evening, according to a press release. As a result of poor visibility, firefighters were unable to arrive on the scene until Saturday morning and aviation support is currently limited. Central Oregon Fire Management Service offered on-theground resources and aerial support, providing supplies and firefighters. As of Tuesday, visibility, as well as inclement weather, had delayed efforts to accurately map the fire.

A local type 3 incident management team was working on containing the fire on Tuesday. On Wednesday, a type 2 team took over. To help slow ground fire, firefighters were executing work on the shaded fuel breaks along the West side of Cascade Lakes Highway, thinning dense trees to reduce the fire’s intensity.

Evacuation orders issued by the Deschutes County Sheriff on Sunday are still in place. A level three evacuation order was issued for areas west of the Cascade Lakes Highway, including the area of Lucky Lake Trailhead and Mirror Lake Trail. Level 1 evacuation orders were issued for areas near Elk, Hosmer, Lava and Little Lava Lakes. People driving through the area can expect to see increased fire staff and resources, causing increased traffic and recreation site closures.

Drake Park pre and post construction.

Courtesy Central Oregon Fire

El Condado de Deschutes propone una solución de vivienda para una parte de la población de personas sin hogar

Por / By Julianna LaFollette

El Condado de Deschutes está impulsando una propuesta para un nuevo refugio enfocado en albergar reclusos y agresores sexuales. El proyecto, al cual se le ha otorgado más de $1 millón para la implementación del mismo, ofrecería a la población oportunidades de vivienda a corto y largo plazo, facilitando el proceso de supervisión y apoyo para los agentes de libertad condicional.

El Departamento de Justicia Comunitaria del municipio de Deschutes presentó la petición de propuesta (RFP por sus siglas en inglés) a la Mesa de Comisionados del Condado durante la reunión del 23 de agosto, intentando garantizar un proveedor comunitario para encargarse del proyecto. RFP detalla su objetivo principal al establecer este tipo de refugio, albergando personas con “condiciones que restringen su cercanía a menores de edad o que tienen que registrarse como agresores sexuales.”

RFP calcula que el refugio albergaría entre 15 a 25 camas al año y de dos a cuatro unidades de vivienda a largo plazo. Albergar a esta población, según Deevy Holcomb, director del Departamento de Justicia Comunitaria del Condado de Deschutes, mejoraría la seguridad pública al ayudar a estabilizar a personas que salen de la prisión o que están en libertad condicional.

“Parecía ser una buena mezcla de intereses para la seguridad pública y de los intereses de la gobernadora para disminuir la falta de vivienda,” dijo Holcomb. “No tienen una base estable para comenzar o para generar un cambio de comportamiento ya que siempre se preguntan dónde van a descansar esa noche.”

Según RFP, estos hombres sufren de una falta de vivienda crónica y grave. “Regularmente supervisamos de 15 a 30 hombres que no reúnen los requisitos para recursos de vivienda,” comentó en la junta del miércoles, Trevor Srevens, gerente de negocios

del Departamento de Justicia Comunitaria.

“Es difícil para ellos quedarse en un lugar fijo ya que los vecinos y demás no los quieren allí,” dijo Holcomb. Esto puede dificultar la localización de estas personas, haciendo que algunos no puedan cumplir con sus plazos de liberación o con los requisitos de supervisión. “Es un efecto acumulado; es bien difícil estabilizarse después de salir de la prisión o de la libertad condicional,” dijo Holcomb.

“Estas personas son nuestros vecinos y miembros de nuestra comunidad y están aquí,” dijo Holcomb. “Este tipo de proyecto es una manera en la que nos aseguramos aumentar la seguridad pública al saber dónde se encuentran las personas y al ofrecerles la estabilidad necesaria para que tomen las decisiones correctas y para tomar mejores decisiones a futuro.”

A los prestatarios interesados en tomar este proyecto se les solicita que presenten sus propuestas y respondan a varias preguntas antes del 27 de septiembre. Las instalaciones de vivienda deben cumplir con las normas deobstáculos bajos, al no prohibir o restringir a las personas con delitos relacionados con agresiones sexuales.

“Esas son personas a las que nos cuesta más trabajo alojar,” dijo Stevens durante la reunión.

El prestatario elegido puede crear, monitorear y reforzar las reglas de vivienda, tal como prohibir el uso de drogas y alcohol en la propiedad o prohibir comportamientos violentos.

Según Holcomb, el refugio se puede construir o comprar en cualquier parte de la zona Centro de Oregon, incluso en un vecindario, siempre y cuando no esté cerca de una escuela o un parque.

Holcomb espera que la comunidad pueda abrirse a encontrar una solución para esta población. “Invitaría a gente a pensar en el aspecto de la seguridad pública, así como en el aspecto humanitario del aumento de vivienda.”

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State of the

Brewnion

By Brian Yaeger

Iwas already halfway done with the first draft of this story when the news broke that AB-InBev, the brewing conglomerate that makes Budweiser, sold off 10 Barrel Brewing, less than a decade after buying the Bend-based brewery. The deal included a slate of craft brewery acquisitions including Portland’s Widmer Bros. Brewing (after just three years of ownership). Nothing’s shocking.

One thing the early August update confirmed is that, years after Oregon earned the nick name Beervana by boasting more breweries per capita than those other 49 states (a humble-brag that Bend also held for years at the city level), the state of Ore gon beer isn’t remotely insulated from the rest of the industry. Don’t let that stop us from looking under the hood of Bend beer and running some diagnostics. Herein, we’ll analyze if there’s anything that distinguishes Bend beer from Anywhere Else beer.

GoodLife Brewing owner Ty Barnett, who grew up in Bend as “a Deschutes Mirror Pond kid” says, “We’re at a good point in the biz now. It’s summertime. Concerts are booming. Bend is thriving.”

GoodLife opened as the county’s ninth brewery in 2011, at the tail end of the recession and the front end of the last brewery boom. Not counting additional production facilities or taprooms, Deschutes County is home to 27 brewing companies. Barnett clearly has demonstrated good vision and is optimistic about the future. GoodLife is currently distributed throughout Oregon and in three other states with more territories to be announced soon. “We feel the industry is going in this direction.” When asked how many breweries he thinks will exist in Central Oregon in 2030, he guessed 32.

Silver Moon Brewing co-owner James Watts points out that in the past couple months alone, Portland saw six of its smallest breweries shutter. Silver Moon recently turned over its Redmond production brewery (where it brewed and packaged its own beer as well as others, including when it used to brew all of Boss Rambler’s beer) to Avid Cider (itself acquired last year by Michigan’s Blake’s Hard Cider). Thereafter, Silver Moon revealed that instead of being a contract brewery for other brands it will begin contracting beer at Portland-based Migration Brewing. Silver Moon continues to brew draft beer at its downtown location.

“The days of simply serving a nice cold pint are fading,” says Watts. “We are, to a certain extent, saturated. As big as our beer tourism audience is, and the local audience, the crowd

I’d say the primary takeaway about the current state of Bend beer is that we’re seeing—and will continue to see—beer makers not do the same thing.

“The world wants more,” adds Watts. “Beer (alone) won’t do it. And everybody’s fighting like hell for shelf space and distribution.” Silver Moon will continue to distribute canned beer in Oregon and four other states. When asked how many breweries he thinks will exist in Central Oregon in 2030, he guessed 18.

The industry, according to Watts, is “prone to a bit of shrinkage or growth. If you wanna see sustained growth, you’re growing out of your backyard. No longer being local can potentially stunt any brand’s growth at some point. As any of us in Bend move outward it’s a balance of affinity for (the place and idea of) Bend versus (affinity for one’s) local brewery…This is my proselytizing. The future of beer, like other industries, will come from strategic partnerships and relationships beyond the distributor. It’s like ‘Survivor.’ A whole bunch of people on the island all fighting for survival and naturally you kind of align with likeminded thinkers as to what success looks like.” Hence, Silver Moon’s strategic partnership with Migration.

Then there are the brewpubs. Yes, GoodLife operates a small kitchen and also hosts at least one food truck, and Silver Moon is home to The Office, a popular pod of carts.

gets thinned out with a number of options. We probably have 30 pizza places but (can we support) 30 Thai restaurants? The dollar gets thinned out when you have multiples doing the same thing.”

The Monkless Brasserie is Monkless Belgian Ales’ primary focus, although it also distributes its Belgian ales in four other states. Co-owner Robin Clement cuts to the chase: “The labor crisis is not over. It’s very real.” She points to Oregon’s recent minimum wage increase as yet another hurdle restaurants face — not that higher wages make it easy to find prep cooks, dishwashers, etcetera, especially now during Bend’s busiest tourist season. “We have one pace in winter. Not everyone can adapt to the summer pace. That naturally weeds some people out, which creates holes, which is one more problem.” Still, Clement is optimistic about the state of Bend beer. Her guess for the future number of breweries is 31 and doesn’t believe it will take until 2030 to reach that.

“It’s even harder in the Northwest to sell beer because (beer sales are) weather influenced. When the weather sucks, people don’t buy a lot of beer.”

– Ty Barnett

Ty Barnett, from GoodLife Brewing.

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The people who make our beer discuss the state of our beer

Here We Go with the Supply Chain

The pandemic brought to the fore all manner of supply chain nightmares. Remember, a stuck cargo ship in the Suez Canal hit everyone. The beer industry was hit by some doozies, from the Great Aluminum Can Shortage of 2020 (that’s not only not over, but industry experts don’t expect it to end any year soon) to, if you can believe it, the CO2 shortage of 2022 (despite producing CO2). Brew pubs were doubly hit. Remember when eggs were so expensive you thought yolks were made of gold? And before that when demand for chicken wings outpaced supply? Monkless, with its upscale bistro menu, also has to contend with the Great Orzo Shortage of 2023 affecting its orzo sal ad. Yup, an orzo shortage! “It’s crazy the things that you cannot get week to week,” says Clement.

Adds Barnett, “We’re still in the COVID slow-down because things cost more money now.” Don’t we all know it! “There are still disruptions and they come in waves. But almost everything is 20-30% more than they were two or three years ago.”

As Boss Rambler Beer Club co-owner Matt Molletta says, “The costs of everything—ingredients, fuel, shipping, labor — keeps rising, but the willingness to pay more by the end consumer isn’t. It’s a bit of a dagger.”

This brings up the biggest challenge in the beer world on a national and local level: distribution and shelf space. Oh, it’s been the biggest hurdle since beer became a business, but the squeeze has gotten tighter. “That fight for competitively priced beer on the shelf, if you want volume,” clarifies Molletta.

Boss Rambler isn’t one of Bend’s biggest breweries, but it is one of the fastest-growing. Remember how its beer was being brewed by Silver Moon in Redmond?

Last year it bought the defunct Riverbend Brewing Co. on NE Division and practically doubled its production from 700 barrels to 1,300 last year. This year it’s on track to do 2,000 barrels. It still operates the tasting room on NW Galveston and its owners would love nothing more than to open an on-site tasting room, and/or possibly another location.

Unsurprisingly, two of Boss Rambler’s best-sellers are its Stokes Light and Bajaveza lagers. Despite craft beer (formerly known as “microbrew”) emerging as the antithesis of mass-produced (“macro brew”) lagers, these companies know that consumers who want to support independent breweries are feeling the pinch. Beers like Stokes Light are dollars cheaper per six-pack than, say, Boss Rambler’s Alohaze hazy IPA and Pacificali West Coast IPA. Same for GoodLife’s High Altitude premium American lager, which is why 12-packs of it are found in grocers’ budget beer section next to, say, Montucky Cold Snacks instead of GoodLife’s own Sweet As Pacific Ale (winner of Central Oregon’s “best light beer”).

But that issue, while of delight to frugal, beer-drinking locals, is more about selling beer outside our breweries’ hometown market. Bend breweries are, naturally, competing against one another—against 26 others at that.

Competitive Community or Communal Competition?

Molletta says something echoed to me by every brewer I’ve ever spoken with. (It’s industry etiquette that when your brewing brethren need help—sourcing ingredients like hops or yeast; borrowing hardware like kegs, or a keg washer, or aluminum cans; understanding the finer points of fresh hopping techniques or glycol systems for cooling—you offer it.) He said, “There’s a camaraderie between brewers that’s generally very supportive of each other even though everyone is technically competing.” He added of his fellow comrades/ competitors, “The bigger deal is keeping Bend talked about as the best beer town.”

One major factor among beer slingers is what is flowing from the taps. After examining the “competitive landscape in the

There was the obligatory beer, but there was also wine, kombucha, hard kombucha, cold brewed coffee, cider, seltzer, CBD elixirs, and yummy Palmy’s hard Arnold Palmer (contract made at Silver Moon).

We, the people, are demanding diversity in the same way the microbrew world arose from a nation of consumers who’d been deprived of variety in beer flavors. The “beyond beer” category isn’t a reaction to consumers turning their backs on beer — just an extension of exploring a new world of possible flavors (when offered).

There are all manner of obstacles in selling enough beer to stay afloat, and ideally do better than just that. Running any business is tough and naturally that’s made tougher when there are 26 others right in your backyard doing something similar. So what gets Watts out of bed each morning?

“The challenge. Make new beers,” says Watts. “Innovation is king.”

Innovation and, as operators are keenly aware, pleasing palates and doing so in inviting ways. For Silver Moon’s part, that includes keeping its beer brands fresh (recipe wise and packaging wise), keeping The Office stocked with fresh carts, and offering various stages occupied by musicians of various genres or being platforms for collaborative art shows.

“Curt and I were roommates and homebrewers. The original system is over the bar still,” reflects Barnett of GoodLife, in reference to (and reverence of ) his late friend and co-founder, Curtis Plants. “We wanted to get back to Bend as it was crumbling. The worst economy in 30 years. When we opened it was the worst time to open a business! (But compare that to) the spring of ’22. We were all feeling it in the brewing industry.”

distribution world,” Molletta points to the “growth of nonbeer” options in examining the competitive landscape in the immediate world around us. He’s referring to Boss Rambler’s increasingly popular offerings like hard seltzer and, oh yes, frosé.

“That’s the fun part of a tap room,” continues Molletta. “We can do our own slushies and hard seltzer cocktails. In the world of distribution, outside the taproom, it’s harder to compete with the big boys because they’ve got the distro footprint and low cost you can’t compete with.” That said, Bend is ushering in a spate of “new wine and cocktail bars, but not more taprooms.”

Molletta called it non-beer, but Barnett uses the term, “Beyond beer.” And I recall Watts telling me about his idea for an event a couple years ago — not a beer festival the likes of which every brewery everywhere has staged, but a “beyond beer” festival. Silver Moon finally launched it earlier this summer as Bend Bev Fest.

Bev Fest specifically served as a tasting event for the breadth of what it dubbed, “liquid goodness.”

Furthermore, though it sounds anathema to a region known for locavore beer, Barnett adds, “It’s even harder in the Northwest to sell beer because (beer sales are) weather influenced. When the weather sucks, people don’t buy a lot of beer. Though it’s summer so we’re crazy busy again. Our pub is up for the year and we had our biggest day ever on 4th of July.”

“Are we forecasting growth? Probably not. Are we OK with flat? For now, we have to be…By 2016 everybody was on high hopes. It was a crazy bubble, but I think there’s room for growth still.”

It’s worth remembering that the year GoodLife opened (2011), Bend had a population of just under 80,000. That means that in the following dozen years, the population grew by around 25,000 or just over 30%. Bend is projected to reach 130,000 by 2030, meaning another 25,000 people. If you lose your locals, you’re out of business. If you lose tourists, you’re out of business.

“That’s the critical balance for Bend. The beer tourist that comes to Bend seeks out Deschutes, but is also looking to see (what’s happening at the other breweries). It makes Bend an exciting destination.” Many visitors are beer drinkers. All drink of some sort of beverage! And Bend’s 18, or 27, or 32 breweries will be slaking all of those thirsts.

“There’s a camaraderie between brewers that’s generally very supportive of each other even though everyone is technically competing.”

-Matt Molletta

Matt Molletta, from Boss Rambler.

James Watts from Silver Moon Brewing.

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Juju Eyeball rocks out and reinvigorates the timeless discography of The Beatles. Sat., Sept. 2, 7-10 pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole. 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $15.

SUNDAY 9/03

WOMEN’S INTRO TO WELDING CLASS

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Interested in creating your very own metal fabrication projects? In this class students are introduced to a widely used and versatile welding process that is perfect for beginners or anyone with a need for hard-core arts and crafts. Wed., Aug. 30, 6-8pm. DIY Cave. 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. $125.

WEDNESDAY 8/30

LEGO ROBOTICS CLASS FOR KIDS

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A class where a child’s imagination and robotic engineering combine. In this workshop children are brought into the world of building and programing robots using LEGO Mindstorm kits. Bring your creation to life on Wed., Aug. 30, 4-5:30 pm. DIY Cave. 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. $69.

THURSDAY 8/31

BARRINGER AND BAKER

A DYNAMIC DESCHUTES COUNTY DUO

After a chance encounter at a wine bar over seven years ago, Bob Baker and Mark Barringer quickly bonded over an appreciation of legendary musicians including Tom Petty, Neil Young and Van Morrison. Now, these two local musicians love to perform unique song arrangements from their shared musical idols. Thu., Aug. 31, 6-8 pm. Stoller Wine Bar. 555 NW Arizona Ave, Suite 30, Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 9/01

THE CIDER JANES

FOLK SONGS FOR FRIENDSHIP

Longing to make human connection and music at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Naomi LaViolette, Aliyih Bristol and Heather Schrock came together to blend their voices and strengthen their friendship. With dedication and tenderness these three musicians perform unforgettable covers and toe-tapping originals. See them live Fri., Sept. 1, 6-9pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards. 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne $15.

HOOKS AND THE HUCKLEBERRYS

A BOOT-STOMPING GOOD TIME

Performing live concerts that are all about bringing raw energy and excitement to their eclectic fans, lead singer Adam Hooks descends on Central Oregon with his group of talented musicians. Americana guitar styles and incredible lyrical prowess make this band stand out in a sea of rock-rooted country artists. Have a drink and enjoy the show on Fri., Sept. 1, 8 pm. at the Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $10.

SATURDAY 9/02

SISTERS FARMERS MARKET

LOCALLY SOURCED GOODS

Find fresh produce from over 35 local farmers and ranchers. Hand-crafted goods from Oregon artisans and live music with the Sugar Sweet String Band at 11:30 am. You won’t want to miss this amazing market and all it has to offer! Sun., Sept. 3, 10am-2pm. Fir Street Park. Corner of E. Main Ave. and N. First St., Sisters. Free.

MONDAY 9/04

LINDSEY STIRLING

THE FANTASTIC FIDDLE

American violinist and songwriter Lindsey Stirling brings her carefully choreographed violin performance to Bend! Innovating in violin-driven electronic music, Stirling is turning variations of classical, pop and rock on its head. Catch her show Sat., Sept. 2, 6:30 pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $39.50-$79.50

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Hailing from Buffalo, New York, this alternative-punk trio pulls influences from the music scene of the ‘80s and ‘90s to deliver rock anthems grounded by soulful hymn-inspired lyrics. Rock out on Mon., Sept. 4, 6:30 pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $39.50-$89.50.

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Buskin' on the Ritz: All That Sax

Two previous Mountain View High students serenade downtown streets with smooth jazz vibes and Sinatra croons… and they’re actually really good

By Doone Lupine Williams

You can catch Carson Hackbart and Draven Kaylin — previous Mountain View High School jazz band students who graduated in ’22 — serenading downtown hotspots quite frequently. Whether you catch one or both of them serenading the lively streets, expect some George Michael “Careless Whisper” energy. These rock speakers made every ‘90s poolside a glowing smooth jazz dream. If you’re into that sort of thing.

Downtown Bend definitely doesn’t always have that vibe, but that surely changes when these cool cats are posted up with some serious sax-attacks, sometimes for up to five hours and into the wee hours of the night. They get all the colorful characters of Bend’s “nightlife,” and they add to it full force. You can catch Hackbart and/or Kaylin on the corner of NW Oregon Avenue and NW Wall Street under that Goody’s Chocolates & Ice Cream shade during your afternoon lunch break or maybe even in the “Breezeway” outside of Bellatazza (where much entertainment seems to happen) or where I’m most familiar hearing the saxophone blowing in the wind, the corner of NW Minnesota Avenue and NW Bond Street, across from Hola.

“The local community welcomes us and treats us very positively,” Kaylin shared with me when I asked what kind of responses he gets being out on the streets. “They appreciate what we’re doing, for what it’s worth. A woman told me the other day, ‘if we don’t have music, then what do we have? Music is our solace.' Kaylin, originally from Aberdeen, South Dakota — with musical influences like Michael Brecker, Richard Elliot and the great Hank Mobley — is 19 years young and likes to play swing jazz, bebop and R&B. Post Mountain View

High graduation, he’s now teaching guitar, ukulele and various classes of saxophone at the Cascade School of Music. He also plays in a local Funk band called “The Soul Providers,” in addition to playing tenor saxophone for the Central Oregon Community College Jazz Big Band. Kaylin and Hackbart crossed paths in the winter of ’21 when Hackbart was already busking and Kaylin had “never thought of it before.” The two of them had always desired to create music together after the good ol’ high school jazz band days, so busking allowed them to collaborate in more ways than one: in hopes to send a message of welcomeness and positivity for young musicians to have the courage to play music in a public setting.

Another place to catch these cool cats performing: near the river by Drake Park or the Northwest Crossing Farmers Market. Hackbart also plays every third Thursday with a group called “Jazz Cabbage” at Velvet Lounge, in addition to his second and fourth Sunday gig at Rockin’ Dave’s Bistro & Backstage Lounge, and also playing private parties, restaurant openings, and all that jazz!

Hackbart said, “I love being able to collaborate with different music and styles so I'm constantly looking for someone new to play with.” Hackbart has a plethora of musical influences: Victor Wooten, Patrick Bartley, Bill Evans, Outkast and “my family.” He continued, “I’ll play all genres. I'm never locked into one. I play the music I want to hear at that moment, whether it’s sad or happy, I'll go with that feeling.”

We hear the term “old soul” used a lot for youngins’ — especially when it comes to tastes in music. But why not just let these timeless eras in music — jazz having the most stigma around being

considered “old” by the general public — continue unapologetically, without the need to define, no matter what age?

When I asked Kaylin to share advice he’d give to any younger musician to give busking a try, he responded with, “Confidence is key and you got to fake it till you make it. . . Be yourself in every regard. People will really sense that and appreciate what you’re doing for yourself and others.

“To anyone who’s nervous about doing something like this for the first time, it’s best to have a rehearsed set of music that you feel confident in

performing. The more often you spend time busking, rather than just practicing at home, it makes live performance a lot more comfortable and you eventually start the crave doing it. In the unlikely event that someone gives you a negative reaction or a negative comment, don’t mind them, because no matter who you are or what you’re doing, over time and with consistency, many will come to appreciate the fact that you have the guts to do it in the first place and to press on, to keep doing what makes you, you.”

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From left, Carson Hackbart and Draven Kaylin shreddin’ the streets one saxophone at a time. Hackbart grew up in Bend and also works as a chimney sweeper and a real estate broker at the age of 20. Kaylin, age 19, shared, “Busking gives us the opportunity to make a life doing what we love and making the night life of our city a little more interesting.”

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30 Wednesday

Bledsoe Family Winery Wine and Music! Featuring Eric Leadbetter! Join for wine and live music, featuring Eric Leadbetter! His music is very unique and original, with ghostly echoes of the golden ages of rock. And it should be, since he draws his musical inspiration from these eras by listening to a vast collection of classic vinyl. 4-6pm. Free.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. 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 John Shipe Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 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 Annex Line Dance

Lessons and Open Dance Floor Break out your dancing shoes. Come on down to General Duffy’s and have a swinging good time! 6:30-9pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with KJ Alana at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9pm-Midnight. free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing The Lair Trivia Come join for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! 7-8:30pm. 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, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Machetres Machetres (ma-che-tres ) play a unique mix of punk, hard rock and cumbia. Hailing from LA and Washington DC via El Salvador, this is a rare opportunity to see them live in the Pacific NW. 6-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO

Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Mountain View High School Water Polo Fundraiser A fundraiser to support Mountain View High School’s water polo teams! Come on out, hear some great live music, get some 50/50 raffle tickets, and have a blast!

5:30-8pm. $20.

Silver Moon Brewing Superball at Mountain View HS Polo Team Benefit Superball at benefit for Mountain View HS polo team. Come support local sports and youth! 5:30-8:30pm. $20.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Game Night at Worthy Beers & Burgers Join every Wednesday for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games (feel free to BYO games). Grab your friends, grab a drink and let’s play! 6-9pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Pete Kartsounes Join for live music from Pete Kartsounes! 7-9pm. Free.

31 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.

Austin Mercantile Paul Eddy Bedell artist and local singer sings hits through the decades, plus originals. 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Feud Night Another fun weekly game night at Avid! Wrangle your teammates and join the host and other groups as everyone competes to name the most popular answers to survey questions. No abstract trivia knowledge needed for this game! Lots of prizes and laughs to be had. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Last Funkin’ Thursday with DJ BYRNE Swing downtown Redmond and join for a chill night of funky dance grooves in the main room. Enjoy some music selections from one of Central Oregon’s most seasoned DJ’s, DJ Byrne. 7-9pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9-Midnight. FREE.

River’s Place Larkspur Stand Listen to the Americana/indie-bluegrass band! 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 Barringer and Baker Bob Baker, electric violin, and Mark Barringer, guitar and vocals, perform unique and inspiring arrangements of music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. 6-8pm. FREE.

Sunriver Brewing Eastside Pub Sunriver Brewing Eastside Pub Music Series: Spencer Marlyn Enjoy live music from Spencer Marlyn with award-winning beer and great food at Sunriver Brewing’s Eastside Pub. 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Karaoke Night

Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night Downtown at Worthy Beers and Burgers every Thursday! 7-10pm. Free.

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AVID Cider Co. Taproom Music on the Patio: Pete Kartsounes Summer cider sipping time at Avid Cider Co. with the annual summer Music on the Patio series. Enjoy cider, seltzer, slushees, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and the new small bites menu while enjoying the sounds of local musicians. All ages are welcome. See you on the patio! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom First Friday Block Party The Commons throws a block party in the plaza every First Friday for Art Walk Downtown featuring live local music, local food and local beer from Immersion Brewing. This is a free, family friendly event celebrating summer and a thriving art community in Bend. First Friday of every month, 5-8:30pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

The Cider Janes When beautiful friendship evolves into beautiful music, you get The Cider Janes. Naomi LaViolette, Aliyih Bristol and Heather Schrock weave their distinct voices together for a combination of unforgettable, haunting and toe-tapping covers and originals that include a little something for everyone! 6-9pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

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.

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of music and dancing with a hardworking DJ making sure the party doesn’t stop. 9pm. Free.

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 admission. Open Space Event Studios Moon Rattles with Gold Ray Join for live music night at Open Space Events Studios. They will welcome Moon Rattles and Gold Rey to our stage. 7:30-11pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing So Much House: Fluffy Stuff & Luxo SoMuchHouse: Bend debut DJ set by Fluffy Stuff with support by Luxo. B2B set by Its Fine & MStarkDJ. Dance, community, house music. Join for this special night! First Friday of every month, 8pm-2am. $15.

Sisters Depot Robert Lassila Quartet

Bend-native Robert Lassila brings his jazz bass and three friends fro the UO Jazz Studies Program for an evening of energetic live jazz: piano, tenor saxophone and drums. It’s on the stage in Sisters. Make reservations. 6-8pm. $10.

The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room Tarekith and Speedway Sleeper Live Live electronic music and black and white photography exhibit from local musician Tarekith, with special guest Speedway Sleeper. 5-8pm. FREE.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Suttle Lodge’s Canoe Concert Series with Paula Dreyer Enjoy a live piano concert on the lawn, or take a pair of headphones out in a canoe (your own or one of Suttle Lodge’s) to enjoy music by local musician Paula Dreyer! Paula will be accompanied by painter Karen Eland for this special performance. 4-6pm. $10.

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Music Series Join Fridays for live music, amazing pizza and a variety of drinks at our York Cafe location (549 NW York Dr.). Pizza and drinks start at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm. Check social channels for more information on who is playing. 6pm. Free. Volcanic Theatre Pub Hooks and The Huckleberrys Hooks & The Huckleberries are on a hellbent tear to deliver fans a soulful, magnetic, and boot-stomping good time. A cross-genre concoction of Americana, country, and fierce rock roots blended together. 8-11:59am. $10.

Local American/indie-folk band Larkspur Stand will rock out for one last summer send-off! Catch the show at River’s Place on Thu., Aug. 31, 6-8pm.

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Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 6pm. Free.

Cafe des Chutes Chiggi Momo Live on the Patio at Café des Chutes! Chiggi Momo Live Show! With natural wines, excellent craft cocktails, and grandma style pizza curated and concocted by Jonathan Ludwig, plus a pop-up with Grey Duck Ice Cream! Free for all ages! 6-9pm. FREE.

Crux Fermentation Project 3 of We 3 of We will play original music to get you grooving. 5-7pm. Free.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ Wicked Labor Day weekend! DJ Wicked spins funk, and hip-hop all on vinyl! 21+. FREE. 9pm-Midnight. FREE.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

Juju Eyeball “Bend’s Beatle Band” since 2015 (voted “Central Oregon’s Best Cover Band” in 2021), Juju Eyeball’s energetic shows and topnotch musicianship hit the sweet spot with the audience from the first downbeat. Now a fourpiece featuring Dan Larsson on bass/vocals, Kye Kennedy and Terence Barham on guitar/vocals, and Matthew Fletcher on drums/vocals, Juju Eyeball continues to please audiences at every show while they rock the most famous catalog in music history. 7-10pm. $15.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Lindsey Stirling Lindsey Stirling remains fearless enough to always dream big. Since the release of her 2012 self-titled debut, the electronic music impresario, violinist, dancer, and artist quietly and humbly became one of the 21st century’s most innovative stars by clinging to her groundbreaking vision of cinematic violin-driven electronic music. 6:30pm. $39.50-$79.50.

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of music and dancing with a hardworking DJ making sure the party doesn’t stop. 9pm. FREE.

Maragas Winery Maragas Winery Live Blues & Jazz Live blues and jazz on Saturdays. Seating inside winery and outside on the patio and lawn. Visit the website for more details. 1-4pm. $20. Northside Bar & Grill Brian Hanson Band A night of rocking country music. 8-11pm. FREE.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions The Alicia Viani Band is made up of local all-stars Pete Kartsounes, Scott Oliphant and Mark Karwan. They deliver a rich, jazzy, funky and eclectic-folk listening experience. 6-8pm. Free.

The Cove Palisades State Park Wildlife Trivia Join Think Wild staff for a family-friendly wildlife trivia night. Answer questions about local wildlife and their ecosystems and learn more about Think Wild! 7:30-9:30pm. Free.

Velvet One Mad Man Music Spencer Snyder, One Mad Man, loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. Hip-hop-style drums drive funk-inspired bass followed by electrifying sounds from his keyboard and guitar. First Saturday of every month, 8-11pm. Free.

3 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.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

Sunday Spins with DJ Briantology Get your chill on at The Brew Deck atop the new east side location of Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market. Local talent, DJ Briantology will spin some of the freshest tracks while you sip a drink, mingle with friends and groove into the sunset with Cascade Lakes Brewing. 6:30-8pm. Free.

Century Center Chris Janson Chris Janson, proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and multi-platinum songwriter and artist, is part of country’s new breed. 7-10pm.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Maragas Winery Maragas Winery Live Jazz Live Jazz on Sundays. Seating inside winery and outside on the patio and lawn. Visit the website for more details. 1-4pm. Free.

Midtown Yacht Club Live Alt Rock Music from Something Dirty Come celebrate the end of summer over Labor Day Weekend with a free concert from Bend’s own Something Dirty! 5-7pm. Free.

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 Honey Don’t Americana and country soul. The music is acoustic, based in folk tradition. The group draws from its bluegrass background. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon is partnering 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! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

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.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon Join us for Summer Sunday Nights at The Saloon on the patio! Free every week, and all ages are welcome. 6-8pm. Free.

4 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. Hosted by the Harris Blake Band. Nancy Blake and Danny guitar Harris. 8-11:45pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Bunk and Brew

Open Mic Monday Please join on Monday evenings from 6-8pm for Open Mic Monday in the Yard at Bunk and Brew. Guaranteed 3 songs/15 minutes. Covers or originals. Minors welcome. Food and beverage on site. Sign up at 5:30pm. As the evenings warm up we will go till 10pm. 6pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Goo Goo Dolls: The Big Night Out Tour Goo Goo Dolls formed in 1985 in Buffalo, New York. Guitarist/ vocalist Johnny Rzeznik, bassist Robby Takac and drummer George Tutuska initially banded together under the name the Sex Maggots — their new moniker was chosen from an ad in True Detective magazine at the behest of a local club owner. 6:30pm. $39.50-$89.50.

High Desert Music Hall Trivia Night:

Rotating Mondays Gather your team and join for a fun night of Trivia, every other Monday. Prizes awarded to the top teams. All ages. Every other Monday, 7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy

Open Mic Enjoy Beertown Comedy Open Mic every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing! Sign-up starts at 6:30pm and closes at 7pm, when the show starts. They have 15, five minute spots available. 6:30-8:30pm. 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 Comedy Open Mic Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Big Lawn Concert Series: Ian George Ian George delivers the sort of concert you’ll dance, sway, sing, laugh and probably cry too. The performance teems with whimsicality, clever arrangements — interrupted by triumphant tangents — and outlandish solos grounded by George’s emotive and gauzy voice and by the simple strength of a good song. 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Precious Byrd at Worthy Brewing Worthy brewing will host Precious Byrd Band for a live performance on Labor Day. Mark your calendars for this special end of Summer celebration. Entry is free and Happy Hour is on all day long. 6-9pm. 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.

5 Tuesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:308:30pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. 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. 6pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios The Kronkmen with Machinist! and Friends Enjoy live music from The Kronkmen with Machinist! and Friends! 7:30-11:59pm.

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

Jah Yogi & The Frets This week, they are dipping into the reggae and good feeling summertime vibes with Jah Yogi and the Frets. Aug. 30, 6-8pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 541-972-3835. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Localized Thursday Kick off the weekend with localized on the back patio of Immersion! A local vendor, local beer and a local musician playing every Thursday all summer long. Stay connected on Instagram: @immersionbrewing. Thursdays, 5-10pm. Through Sept. 7. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free. Pickin’ and Paddlin’ They are excited to announce the second 2023 Pickin’ & Paddlin’ event!Their last event had so many smiling faces and dancing bodies that they couldn’t help theirselves but do it all over again. Live music by The Warren G. Hardings, Joel Chadd and Sagebrush Revivals. Aug. 31, 5:30-10pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@ gmail.com. $20.

Pool Club with DJ Wicked POOL CLUB!

A daytime pool party at the Campfire hotel in Bend, Oregon. Featuring an all vinyl DJ set by Portland’s own DJ Wicked. All Ages from 3pm5pm. 21+ from 5pm-7pm. Poolside bar service provided by Canteen. Sept. 3, 3-7pm. Campfire Hotel, 721 Northeast 3rd Street, Bend. Contact: 541-382-1515. $20.

Public (ROCK) Choir Come sing your face off with the live rock band in a fun, non-threatening group where all skill levels have the chance to sing great songs loud. No experience needed. The group will lead you through the whole night of rock/pop favorites. Check website for more info. Thu, Feb. 9, 6-8pm, Thu, March 9, 6-8pm and First Monday of every month, 6-8pm. Through Dec. 4. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend. Contact: 541-728-3798. info@getyourvoiceup.com. $18.

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.

Dance Meditation with Shiv Dance Meditation with Shiv is a unique movement mediation to create space for you to freely dance. Join on Saturday afternoon for some sun and movement in Bend. Saturdays, 1-2pm. Through Sept. 9. The Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend. Contact: activities@juniperpreserve.com. $25.

Line Dancing Lessons Come on down to learn new country line dances! They have beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons. Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, friends, or come single and you’ll have a great time! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-9pm. Through Dec. 31. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free, tips appreciated.

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. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-In.

Debuting in 2013, this self-produced indie band spent years building up an energetic and dialed-in sound. Have a drink and get ready to rock at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sat., Sept. 9, 8pm.

Courtesy Mo Lawda & The Humble Facebook

State of The City

GOOD THINGS HAPPEN HERE.

Celebrate Oktoberfest & Fresh Hop Month with Central Oregon's first & only Not-For-Profit brewery! Experience the best in craft beer & food at any of our three locations.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

ARTS + CRAFTS

9th Street Village Makers Market Join for the 9th Street Village Makers Market hosted by Bevel Craft Brewing, Cultivate Farms and DIYcave featuring five rotating local artisans each week, alongside demos by DIYcave, nonprofits, food carts and craft beer. Every Sunday. Rain or shine. Family friendly! Sundays, Noon-4pm. Through Sept. 24. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 541-972-3835. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Contemporary Realist Open Gallery

and Studio A Contemporary Realist, David Kreitzer paints in the tradition of the old masters, and is known for his raking light and tranlucent water paintings. The Kreitzer Gallery and studio are filled with master stunning images in oils & watercolors. Fridays-Sundays, Noon-6pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. FREE.

Gardening in the Mind’s Imagination by Dorothy Freudenberg Dorothy Freudenberg’s September exhibit, “Gardening in the Mind’s Imagination”, opening September 1, during the Old Mill District’s First Friday Gallery Walk, features digital media exploding with color. Dorothy creates images that have their basis in real photographs, but become pure emotion and imagination using the digital workspace. Sept. 1, 3-7pm. Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Ste. 407, Bend. Contact: 541-385-9144. art@ tumaloartco.com. FREE.

Little By Little: Building Community

Through Art Teafly will exhibit a collection of their work from the last 20 years of living and working in Bend; including large scale versions of Source covers, their pieces “My Body Is Not A Democracy” and “Act of Love”— which have gone viral online. They will also exhibit new work. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-6pm. Through Oct. 28. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: marley@scalehouse.org. FREE.

Redmond First Friday Art Walk Meet with local artist while walking downtown Redmond. First Friday of every month. Downtown Redmond, Sixth Street, Redmond. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market Join for opening day of the Sisters Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Sisters! Shop from over 35 local farmers, ranchers, artisan food producers, and makers. Live music with Sugar Sweet String Band at 11:30am! Sisters Farmers Market is presented by the nonprofit Seed to Table. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 24. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Women’s Intro to Welding Class

This Women’s only Intro to Welding class introduces students to MIG (GMAW / Wire Feed) welding, a widely used and versatile process that is perfect for beginners wanting to start on their own metal fabrication projects. Sun, July 30, 4-6pm, Wed, Aug. 30, 6-8pm, Sun, Oct. 15, 4-6pm and Sun, Nov. 12, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. makeit@diycave.com. $129.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Last Chance for Summer Programs

It’s the last day for Raptors of the Desert Sky, Desert Dwellers and other summer programs! Program free with paid admission to museum. Sept. 4, 9am-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. FREE.

THEATER

Bend Institute of Comedy - Class in Long-form Improvisation Unleash Your Mind with Long-Form Improv classes at Bend Insititute of Comedy! Dive into the fascinating world of improvisation, where “brain scans reveal heightened creativity” (Neuroscience Today). Boost your well-being, channel your inner genius, and join the next six-week series! Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through Sept. 18. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. improvbend@ gmail.com. $295.

Gardener, photographer and multimedia artist Dorothy Freudenberg’s exhibit, “Gardening in the Mind’s Imagination,” will open at Tumalo Art Co. on Fri., Sept. 1, 3-7pm.

Courtesy Dorothy Freudenberg Facebook

Friday September 1 st 5-10 pm

Saturday September 2 nd 12-10 pm

The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Beer, Cider & Whiskey Festival

celebrates craft barrel-aged beer, cider and whiskey from across the Northwest. The Little Woody takes place on the lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum at 129 Northwest Idaho Ave. in downtown Bend, Oregon.

To commemorate one of Central Oregon’s hallmarks—craft beer—and lend a nod to the historic techniques used by brewers with oaken casks, The Little Woody features small-batch beers aged in wood barrels by top Northwest breweries.

The 2023 Little Woody will also feature a tasting of small-batch American rye whiskeys and bourbons from regional favorites, live music and local food vendors.

Join us at the Bend Beer Run!

In addition to your four Beer Run beer stops along the route – your Beer Run registration now includes free entry into The Little Woody festival. Sip your beer while listening to live music, play some games or stay and enjoy some barrel-aged brews.

$20 $25 $30 $40

The Gnomaste Includes tasting glass and entry into festival with no tokens.

The Gnomie Homie Includes tasting glass and 8 tokens. $30 at the gate.

Go Big or Go Gnome Includes tasting glass and 12 tokens. $35 at the gate.

VIP / The Big Woody Includes tasting glass, 10 tokens and Little Woody t-shirt. Early access to the event on Friday night $45 at the gate.

Additional drink tokens can be purchased at the event for $1. Samples range from 2-6 tokens.

for tickets and more information

beer, cider & WIne

Legend Cider Company

Peach Cobbler - 6% ABV

Mango Passion - 6% ABV

Grape - 6% ABV

2 Towns Ciderhouse

La Mûre – 6.9% ABV

Inspired by the famous lambic beers of Belgium, La Mûre. This cider is crafted with fresh-pressed Northwest apples and Oregon-grown Marion blackberries, the juice is fermented, then soured with Lactobacillus and aged in Willamette Valley Pinot Noir barrels for one year.

Oak Aged Honey, Apricot & Nectarine – 8.5% ABV

Oaked stone fruit and honey with a tangy little nectarine spin on it! Acidity from ripe nectarines and apricots is softened by the sweetness of local honey and rounded out on the finish by the mellow tannins of toasted french oak.

Lava Terrace Cellars

2021 Marquette – 13.5% ABV

Aromas of strawberry, rhubarb, and cherry enchant the senses. Marquette dances in the mouth with bright fig and strawberry flavors, pleasing acid, and a warm vanilla finish. Pair with pasta or stew dishes, beef, lamb, and spicy foods. Serve slightly cool. Barrel-aged.

2020 Marechal Foch – 13.5% ABV

Aromas of cocoa, fig, dark cherry, chocolate with a clean vanilla finish. Aged in New French Oak.

2020 LaCrescent – 12.5% ABV

We are delighted with this wonderful wine, our best vintage yet! It delights with notes of citrus, honey and melon with a fresh lingering finish.

2021 Marquette Rosé – 13% ABV

Aromas of sweet peach sprinkled with hints of citrus and strawberry spill from the glass. The first sip of Rosé de Lave reveals notes of honey with a grapefruit burst followed by a lingering icy berry finish. Pairs well with cheeses, salad, BBQ spareribs, fish tacos and salmon dishes. Fermented in stainless steel.

Stoller Wine Group

’22 Stoller Rosé

100% Pinot Noir sourced from hand-selected vineyards across the Willamette Valley, with notes of juicy citrus, white tea, and strawberry.

’21 Chehalem Pinot Blanc

100% Pinot Blanc made up entirely from the Chehalem Estate Vineyard planted in 2007. This wine is bright and crisp with notes of starfruit.

’20 Stoller Estate Pinot Noir

100% of the grapes harvested from Dundee Hills, with bright red fruit notes, dried concentrated cherry, with undertones of tobacco.

’20 History Red Blend

70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Malbec sourced from the Columbia Valley, with notes of dried flowers, cassis and fig.

10 Barrel Brewing

Tone Wood – 10.5% ABV

We can thank Oregon Spirit Distillers for these amazing casks which originally held their beautiful Bourbon Whiskey then was home to maple syrup before they graciously passed them to us. Soft bourbon and maple highlight the sophisticated malt character of our traditional Doppelbock.

Lucid Daydreams – ABV 6.2% ABV

Gin is not traditionally aged in casks but in America anything goes. We added a blend of mixed culture beer to various gin barrels then let time work its magic. Juniper and citrus play the starring role while an earthy wood character dances in the background.

Boneyard Beer

Gooze Cruze – 5.7% ABV / 6 IBU

From Bend, not Brussels – Gooze Cruze uses Boneyard’s proprietary wild yeast culture and is aged in Seguin Moreau Foeders. This process creates a complex and balanced version of a traditional Oude Gueuze style Lambic.

Khu Larb Thai Lager – 4% ABV / 20 IBU

Brewed in collaboration with Wild Rose, Sen and Khu Larb Thai Restaurants. This Thai lager is single hopped with Bravo and pairs perfectly with sunshine.

Silver Moon Brewing

Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Dark Side w/ Coffee – 8.5% ABV

Oregon Spirits Bourbon barrel that was used to make a batch of Maple Syrup before coming to Silver Moon and being filled with Dark Side Stout. We added a cold brew concentrate made from Colombian coffee from Bend Roastery to round out this barrel aged brew.

Chela Mexican Lager – 5% ABV / 10 IBU

Looking for something that will bring you closer to the beach, even if it’s just in your head? This is the beer for you. Kick up your feet and enjoy… with a lime of course.

Sunriver Brewing Company

Wood Series 2023 Bourbon Barrel Ale – 14.7% ABV

Our Bourbon Barrel Ale began life as a robust, malt-forward strong ale. Aged for 12 months in Kentucky’s finest bourbon barrels, the beer displays complex notes of dried cherry, orange peel, vanilla, and caramel, with a distinctly smooth, warming finish.

Bondi Beach Party IPA – 6.4% ABV / 50 IBU

Bondi’s overall impression is that of a well-integrated, easy-drinking and refreshing IPA. Dry hopping during active fermentation creates vibrant notes of mango nectar, ripe passionfruit, Strawberry Kush, and lychee blossoms. Light bodied and relatively dry, this tropical IPA is your own Bondi beach party in a can.

Three Creeks Brewing

Bier Bier Oktoberfest Bier – 6.2% ABV / 25 IBU

Prost! It’s Oktoberfest!! Influenced by the classic Marzen-Style Biers originating in the heart of Bavaria, this copper-colored lager features a blend of imported German Pilsner, Vienna & Munich malts, topped off with aromatic Liberty hops. Expect notes of toasted hazelnuts, browned toast plus a faint touch of bakery-like sweetness, along with a smooth body and a clean, crisp finish.

McKay’s Reserve – Rye Whiskey Barrel-Aged Ale – 10.9% ABV / 27 IBU

This very special batch of McKay’s Scottish Ale is brewed with two distinctive 2-Row base malts, four varieties of crystal malts and a touch of smoked malt, creating rich, caramel flavors with a hint of smoke. We aged this batch in Crater Lake Distillery’s Estate Rye Whiskey oak barrels for 12 months, adding a warm, “boozy” finish, with hints of vanilla and oak.

Fort George Brewing

2023 Matryoshka Barrel Aged Imperial Stout – 12.2% ABV

Matryoshka begins with a decadent imperial stout aged for one year in whiskey and bourbon barrels. During this 12 month period of confinement, the powerful flavor of the barrel tempers the dessert-like sweetness of the base beer to produce a rich, smooth stout that is neither too thick, nor too thin. Smaller variations will continue to emerge from the mother batch, conditioned on complementary ingredients, creating a family of variants to be released in Feb. 2023.

Half Liter Fest Beer – 5.6% ABV

The identifying characteristic of a Fest Beer is you can drink a lot of it. The identifying characteristic of a Fort George Beer is it contains hops. The identifying characteristic of a Stoup Beer is it's delicious. Combine these three dominant beer traits and you get Half Liter: a pleasantly earthy, crisply carbonated, reassuringly toasty Fest Beer brewed by Fort George and Stoup Brewing.

Kobold Brewing

Lawful Evil Merciless Russian Imperial Stout – ABV 11.8% | IBU 47

Inspired by brewers in the 1800’s to win over the Russian Czar, this is the king of stouts. Black as the sky on a moonless night, this big beer boasts complex flavors of raisin, fig and chocolate. We took this big beer and aged it for almost a year in bourbon barrels, which created big bold delicious barrel flavors of vanilla, anise, dark fruit and wood.

Hyperborean Expedition 5.5% ABV 16 IBU (Dry-Hopped Lager)

Aromas of tropical fruits and citrus in a refreshing lager with a subtle malt presence.

pFriem Family Brewers

Tequila Barrel Aged Mole Stout – 9.0% ABV / 50 IBU

This unique variation of our Mexican Chocolate Stout is a bold, cacao-forward beer that is flavored with dried ancho and smoky pasilla peppers, clove and cinnamon spice, toasted almond, and earthy black pepper. Vegetal notes from aging in tequila barrels display aromas of eucalyptus and pink peppercorns. The spice and mild heat from the peppers add a depth of flavor that is balanced by the sweetness of the chocolate and the bitterness of the roasted malts.

pFriem Lager – 5% ABV / 20 IBU

When the golden and clean lagers of Plzeň (Bohemia) became all the rage in the mid-1800’s, München brewers feared that Germans would start drinking the Czech beer in place of their own. Munich Helles Lager was their answer to meet the demand. A bit maltier, they often share the same spicy hop characters of Czech Pils, but are a bit more subdued and in balance with the malts.

We have over 15 local and regional breweries joining this year with a selection of cider and wine!

Wild Ride Brewing

Phil’s Pils – 5.1% ABV / 15 IBU

Enjoy a refreshing Pilsner after a long ride! Inspired by classic European Pilsner styles, Phil’s Pils allows your taste buds to really spin their wheels. The Saaz and Sterling hops create an aroma that is herbal with notes of spice. This beer is clean and crisp with a mellow sweet malt complexity, finishing with a touch of a dryness and low bitterness residue.

Rum Barrel Aged 3 Sisters Red Ale – 6.5% ABV / 45 IBU

We took our 3 Sisters Red Ale and aged it for 6 mo. in a dark rum barrel from 4 spirits Distillery in Corvallis. The end result being a wonderful aroma and flavor combination of rum soaked dark fruits, toffee and cocoa. At a mere 6.5% it is highly quaffable.

Hopworks

Barrel Aged Rindless – 8.9% ABV

Tequila barrel aged watermelon, lime gose.

Barrel Aged Abominable Ale – 11.3% ABV / 55 IBU

Abominable Ale slumbered in Kentucky bourbon barrels for nine months to create this strong, seasonal classic with notes of vanilla, spice and whisky.

Fresh Hop Abominable – 7.3% ABV / 65 IBU

You’ve never tasted Abominable like this before! Fresh Hop Abominable stays true to its namesake with fresh Centennial hops that add juicy notes of pine for a perfect PNW fresh hop ale.

Immersion Brewing

Sonder – 13% ABV

Barleywine/Stout Blend aged in Buffalo Trace and Heaven Hill barrels

Surf to Summit – 6.5% ABV

Cold IPA w/ Nectaron, Azacca, and Mandarina – Collaboration with Trademark Brewing

Deschutes Brewery

Black Butte XXXV – 11% ABV / 40 IBU

To celebrate Deschutes’ 35th anniversary, we sought inspiration from a rich and bold German confection, the Black Forest cake. Black Butte Porter lays the framework for a perfect fusion of flavors with cocoa, tart cherries, vanilla and a hint of warm Bourbon. Cheers to 35 years!

King Crispy Pilsner – 4.8% ABV

Light grainy pils malt, flowery, spice hops, no esters and a crisp finish. This award-winning pilsner was named to establish its lineage over famed domestic lagers.

whiskey Tent

Friday at 4pm - George

Dickel VIP Presentation

Let us be your guide through a world of whiskeys at this very special VIP presentation - During this unique experience, you will have the opportunity to sample a number of George Dickel whiskies from the sweet vanilla fo the classic George Dickel Bourbon to the subtle notes of dried fruit, pecan and maple syrup Dickel other varieties while learning about the distilling process at the world-renowned Cascade Hallow Distillery.

Early entry is for VIP ticket holders only! Seating is limited so please don't be late.

Samples available from the following bottles:

• George Dickel Bourbon

• George Dickel Rye

• George Dickel Bottled in Bond

• Blade and Bow Bourbon

• Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch Whisky

• Bib & Tucker Small Batch Bourbon

• Crater Lake Rye Whiskey

• Oregon Spirit Distillers Straight American Wheat Whiskey

• Crater Lake Black Butte Whiskey 5 year

Bend Brewing Company

Not Your Usual Barrel Aged Stout – 10.8% ABV / 76 IBU

Created in collaboration with Newport Avenue and Bohemian Roastery. A blend of Export Stout aged for 15 mo. in Bourbon barrels from Oregon Spirit Distillers, 1 yr. old Imperial Stout, fresh Imperial Stout and was conditioned on 40 lbs of organic Honduran Estrella Lenca coffee wood fire roasted by Bohemian Roastery.

Tropic Pines IPA – 6.5% ABV / 65 IBU

Our signature IPA is brewed with a balanced malt foundation, and a special blend of Simcoe and Mosaic hops that gives this beer its unique tropical and piney character.

Buoy Beer Co.

Vienna Lager – 5.1% ABV / 23 IBU

Vienna Lager embodies a classic Austrian-style Lager brewed with Vienna and Pilsen malts, cold fermented then lagered for 5 weeks, and bittered with Magnum and Saphir hops.

Decapitator – 9.3% ABV / 35 IBU

Brewed with intention and diligence, our velvety Barrel-Aged Dopplebock harkens back to the traditions of Monastic Germany. Big malt aromatics lead with toffee, cinnamon, and anise. Mellow mulled spice notes with a smooth lager finish. Aged for seven months in bourbon barrels.

Rogue Ales and Spirits

2023 Rolling Thunder BA Imperial Stout – 13.6% ABV / 41 IBU

Aged for 9 months in handmade Rolling Thunder Barrel Works barrels previously used to age our Dead Guy Whiskey. Enjoyed right away or cellar for years. Rich, viscous notes of chocolate and coffee combine flawlessly with the flavors of whiskey-soaked Oregon cask.

Dead Guy Pilsner – 5% ABV / 34 IBU

Dead Guy Pilsner reveals the lighter side of the dead with its pale gold, subtle hop bitterness and crisp refreshing finish. The aroma balances between yeast esters, malt, and a hint of noble hop. Slightly floral with undertones of malty biscuit, sterling hops and pilsner malt.

Cascade Lakes Brewing Co.

Midnight Ardennes Barrel Aged Belgian Style Ale – 8.5% ABV / 29 IBU

Belgian inspired dark ale aged in Oregon bourbon barrels. Notes of caramel, biscuit, toasted nuts, toffee, vanilla, and oak.

Elk Camp IPA – 6.4% ABV / 65 IBU

Cooler temps and changing leaves mean hunting season is upon us. Dig out your gear, pack your cooler and prepare to be “Elk Camp Hero” with this dry-hopped IPA.

NEW FOR 2023!

Classic Whiskey Cocktails In the Whiskey Tent

Sip on classic whiskey cocktails at the Whiskey Tent!

Cocktails will be available at the whiskey tent for 8 tokens.

Cocktails:

Whiskey Sour Whiskey Smash

LIVE MUSIC lineup

Friday, September 1

5-6:30pm Faisal

7-8pm G Bots & The Journeymen Duo

8:30-10pm The Rusty Frets

Saturday, September 2

5-6:30pm Spencer Marlyn

7-8pm Bob Baker & Mark Barringer

8:30-10pm Stu Kinzel & Friends

ABOUT THE Deschutes Historical Museum

The Little Woody is proud to donate a portion of its proceeds to the Deschutes Historical Museum.

Founded in 1975, the Deschutes Historical Museum preserves, promotes and celebrates the history of the beautiful region of Deschutes County. Encompassing Bend, Redmond, La Pine, Sisters, Terrebonne and Tumalo, the historical museum is an important institution for celebrating the past and protecting the future of Central Oregon. The museum and community center is dedicated to education, research and appreciation for the unique local history of Deschutes County, and to build a living legacy that grows with each new generation.

$5 Adult General Admission

$2 Youth (13-17 yr. old)

FREE (12 yr. old and younger) with paid adult

129 NW Idaho Ave, Bend, OR 541-389-1813 | deschuteshistory.org

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4:30pm

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us at The Little Woody to schedule a cost-free, no obligation gutter inspection and take advange of our exclusive event pricing.

WORDS

Mystery Book Club Please join in-store 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=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:304:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

2 Hour Intro to Kayaking Lesson Test the waters and decide if kayaking is the right activity for you. Tumalo Creek’s intro to kayaking course is the perfect opportunity to give a new activity a try! Test the waters while learning equipment basics, essential paddling strokes and getting in and out of your kayak. Thursdays, 10am-Noon and Every other Saturday, 10am-Noon Through Aug. 19. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-3179407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $85.

Basic Skills Standup Paddleboard

Class A great launching point for the aspiring paddleboarder, Tumalo Creek’s basic skills standup paddleboard class will prepare participants to confidently explore the region’s flat and moving waterways. In the basic skills standup class you will learn basic paddle strokes, maneuvers, balance, and safety. Fridays-Sundays, 10am-Noon Through Sept. 10. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $85.

Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open 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.

The Big Butte Challenge Join us for the Big Butte Challenge, where families and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes & breweries across Central Oregon, at their own pace, between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend. Your reward? Custom Big Butte Merch, swag bags, and a free pint at each butte-sponsored brewery. June 5-Sept. 4. Contact: info@ cascaderelays.com. $20-$60.

Cascade Lakes Canoe Tour with Wanderlust Nothing says summer in Bend like paddling on the beautiful Cascade Lakes! With the sun shining above, hit the water, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and begin your canoeing adventure. Saturdays, 7am-12:30pm. Through Jan. 1. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-320-5024. activites@ juniperpreserve.com. $130.

Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge

The Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is a self-paced hiking challenge up six iconic peaks in beautiful Central Oregon. Explore new mountains, test your limits and level up your outdoor experience, all while helping support outdoor nonprofits. June 21-October 31. June 21-Oct. 31. Contact: info@socialadventures.net. $50.

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.

Cog Wild Daily Mountain Bike Shuttles

Visit the website or call to book shuttles or talk trails. Daily shuttles to Wanoga, Swampy Lakes and Dutchman Flat Sno-Parks at 9am, 10:30am and noon. 7:45am weekend shuttles or as requested with 4 or more riders. Park at Cog Wild and ride back to your car. Tue, July 11, 10:30-11:30am and Noon-1pm and Mondays-Sundays, 9-10am.

Through Oct. 31. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $17/Swampy or Wanoga, $22/Dutchman.

Little Woody 5K Beer Run Check in – Get your bib and get ready to race. Check in and late registration will begin at 11am outside of the Commons Café located at 875 NW Brooks St.

Start – The start line for the Bend Beer Run is now outside of the Commons Café in downtown Bend. The race will start promptly at noon. The course – This 5K course is not timed. Enjoy the journey through downtown Bend as you sample the four different beers from local breweries along the way! Finish – The finish line will take you straight into the Little Woody festival. Grab your tasting package as you cross the finish and join the barrel-aged fun! Sept. 2. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. $40.

Murf Electric Bikes and Cobra Dogs

Grand Opening Celebration Come join Murf Electric Bikes and world-famous Cobra Dogs for the grand opening celebration of the new retail shop and community hub. Meet fellow e-bikers, check out the new Murf hub and find out what the Cobra Dog excitement is all about. Sept. 2, Noon-9pm. Murf Electric Bikes, 1366 NW Galveston Ave, Bend. Contact: 541512-4599. annie@alpinecoastcommunications. com. FREE.

Redmond Running Group Run

All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 8-10am. Through Oct. 31. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

Yoga, Hike and Brew Join for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture at Pilot Butte! Experience a grounding outdoor yoga class, a professional guided hike with history and culture of Central Oregon and a local craft beer. Reserve on their website.

Mondays, 8-10am. Through Sept. 25. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Contact: 503-888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail. com. $42. Join for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture at Tumalo Park! Experience a grounding outdoor yoga class, a professional guided hike with history and culture of Central Oregon and a refreshing, local kombucha. Reserve on their website. Fridays, 8-11am. Through Sept. 29. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: 503-8883674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail.com. $65. Join for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture at Smith Rock! Experience a grounding outdoor yoga class, a professional guided hike with history and culture of Central Oregon and a local craft beer. Reserve on their website! Saturdays-Sundays, 8am-Noon

Through Sept. 30. Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne OR, Smith Rock SP, Terrebonne. Contact: 503-888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail. com. $95.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creator of some of the most influential power-pop of the ‘80s, singer/songwriter Rick Springfield brings his hard rocking ways to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Thu., Sept. 7, 7 pm.

Courtesy Rick Springfield

GROUPS + MEETUPS

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.

Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-6398121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Cribbage club! Newcomers welcome. For info, call Sue. Mondays, 6-9pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-610-3717. ossz55@yahoo.com. Free.

Mountain Muskrats Monthly Meeting

Your unexpected Central Oregon dive experience begins here. The Mountain Muskrats is an independent dive club set on exploring Central Oregon’s waterways. Join the club! First Saturday of every month, 5:30pm. The Den Dive Shop, 56881 Enterprise Drive, Sunriver. Contact: 541-600-9355. thedendiveshop@hotmail.com. $100 annual club fee.

Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable evening of singing together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging , so join in! Led by community song-leader, Kira Seto. Sept. 5, 6-7:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 503-4909596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo.com. Free.

Ribbon Cutting and Rebranding for Midtown Acupuncture Please join for a ribbon cutting at Midtown Acupuncture to help celebrate their rebranding. There will be a clinic tour, food, raffle and swag! Aug. 31, 4-5pm. Midtown Acupuncture, 244 NE Franklin Ave, Ste 1, Bend. Contact: 541-382-3221. colleen@ bendchamber.org. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Bend Farmers Market A vibrant downtown outdoor market with amazing, local, fresh products from Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am3pm. Through Oct. 11. Brooks Alley, downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: bendfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Free.

Resellers Row: Back To School Edition

You heard it here first, the next Resellers Row is scheduled. Come get fresh fits for school or whatever it is you do with your days. Doesn’t matter, as long as you’re lookin fly and shopping sustainably! Sept. 2, 3-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-6992794. kristinrosecastro2@gmail.com. Free.

Soil Builder Compost Giveaway This locally-produced compost enriches soil, conserves water, and promotes healthy plants. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your garden and support sustainability! Perfect for your garden’s needs and open to all. Aug. 21-Sept. 30, 7am4:30pm. Republic Services Deschutes Recycling Facility, 61050 SE 27th Street, Bend. Contact: 541-388-1910. chris.mangano@havasformula. com. FREE.

Zorba the Greek Food Truck PopUp Zorba the Greek food truck will be at the Redmond Farmers Market every Thursday from 12-7pm. They serve three varieties of authentic Greek gyros, a village Greek salad, Greek potatoes, a delicious feta dip and house made baklava. Thursdays, Noon-7pm. Through Sept. 14. Redmond Farmers Market, Centennial Park, Redmond. Contact: 541-674-8766. $7-$23.

FAMILY + KIDS

Aloha Friday Fun and Games Build confidence, create opportunities and overcome obstacles. Fridays in Summer 2023. Two-hour sessions of unique fun and games designed to help youth, build skills, learn lessons, create relationships and cultivate qualities vital to success. Ages 5-6 (9-11am). Ages 7-9 (11am1pm). Ages 10-12 (1pm-3pm). Fridays, 9am3pm. Through Sept. 1. Lava Ridge Elementary, 20805 Cooley Rd, Bend. Contact: 808-333-2708. mailto:%20kanihos@alohafridayfoundation. com. $25-$35.

Bend Kids Clothing Exchange Join every first Saturday of the month! Bring your outgrown clothes and shop for “new” (secondhand) clothes up to size 5T. Return monthly to exchange for new sizes/styles! Clothing donations not necessary to attend; everyone is welcome to come and shop. One bag per family limit. First Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Girls Who Code: Summer Immersion Program Participants will join live, virtual, supportive classrooms led by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America and Accenture. They’ll participate in the brand-new game design course to learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process and more. By the end of the program, they’ll build a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript developed specifically for creative coding. Eligible students can even apply for laptop or hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support! June 1-Aug. 31. Contact: meaghan.flaherty@girlswhocode.com. Free.

Half Day Upper Deschutes Kayak Tour

The half-day trip on the Upper Deschutes is the perfect mini-adventure for visitors who want to fit another activity into their day. The flatwater section of the Deschutes, lying between Benham and Dillion Falls, provides an excellent escape for those seeking a casual paddling outing. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Aug. 30. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $125.

Kid’s Korner Mobile Pantry Kid’s Korner

Mobile Pantry is a program of The Giving Plate catering to low-moderate income families with kids aged 1-17. It offers a unique grocery shopping experience inside a mobile pantry, empowering children to select food items independently and have fun doing so! This program is free for qualifying families. Sat, Aug. 5, 11am-1pm and Sat, Sept. 2, 11am-1pm. Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Contact: 541797-6883. info@thegivingplate.org. Free.

LEGO Robotics Class for Kids Have your child learn real-world LEGO robotics. In this intro workshop, they will build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms kits. By the end of the workshop, students will have a solid foundation in LEGO robotics and be able to create, modify, and control their own robotic creations.

Ages 9-15 Aug. 30, 4-5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. makeit@diycave.com. $69.

Open House: Preschool DRMS will hold a Fall Open House on August 31st from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at 929 SW Simpson Ave, Suite 130, Bend, OR 97702 for families seeking a high-quality, Montessori education for their children. During this time, we will offer classroom tours, provide information and answer any questions. Aug. 31, 5-6pm. Deschutes River Montessori School, 929 SW Simpson Ave, Suite 130, Bend. Contact: 541633-7299. staffdrms@gmail.com. FREE.

FOOD + DRINK

Adult Class-Contemporary Greek

Cuisine Greek food spreads its culinary influence throughout Europe and beyond. Join in this hands-on class where the group will explore the flavors of Greece. The group will make three courses, and each course will be paired with wine. Sept. 1, 5:30-9pm. Greek food spreads its culinary influence throughout Europe and beyond. This hands-on class where we will explore the flavors of Greece will leave you with the knowledge of 3 courses, each course will be paired with wine. Sept. 1, 5-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $95.

Cook Like a Pro 1 Cooking is easy when you know the techniques. In this action packed 4-week series, you’ll learn fundamental techniques. The topics covered in this class will include knife skills, stocks, soups, and sauces. Mondays, 6-9pm. Through Sept. 25. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-6400350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $220.

Ribbon Cutting for TeaCupFuls Eastside

Location Join the TeaCupFuls team at their new location on the east side! Come celebrate and enjoy great specials, scratch off tickets for the weekend celebration, delicious specialty boba drinks, fun merchandise and prizes. RSVP teacupfulshr@ gmail.com Sept. 1, 10-11am. TeaCupFuls Eastside, 1500 NE Cushing Drive. Ste 120, Bend. Contact: 541-640-5009. colleen@bendchamber.org. FREE.

The Deschutes Land Trust hosts volunteer events where helpful hands tackle weeds and invasive plant species in areas with native plant communities. Join the fight at Spring Creek on Wed., Sept. 6, 9am.

Courtesy Deschutes Land Trust

By Armando Borrego

Author’s Event Featuring Anne Graham

Local author shares her story of life, from the U.S. Navy to city council chambers

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9/02: LEFT ON WILSON

07/01: SPENCER MARLYN LOOP & EFFECTS PEDALS, FUNK/REGGAE/BLUEGRASS

07/08: SWEET MOTOR

SOUTHERN ROCK & BLUES

07/15: HILLFOLK NOIR

DANCE TUNES, DEEP JAMS, AND SYNCOPATED RIFFING FROM EUGENE 9/16: THE GYPSY TRAVELLERS

GROOVING. RAUCOUS. GENRE - BENDING.

BLUES, ROCK, FUSION BAND

07/22: JAKE ROZIER & THE IMPLICATION FOLK, BLUEGRASS, COUNTRY FROM SPOKANE

Former Redmond City councilor Anne Graham will be at Roundabout Books in Bend Sept. 7 for a reading and Q&A session on her recent memoir, “Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders.” Delve into the heart of her journey from the U.S Navy, to her role in local city council. Connect with the author and gain a deeper understanding of her life and times as she recounts moments from her childhood, memories that stand out from military service and regales us with tales of her time in city office.

Graham is a proud member of the transgender community and hopes that her story can both help to destigmatize and represent a vastly underrepresented section of both the local and national community. While certain recent political policies have been aimed at oppressing members of the LGBTQ+ community, and specifically members of the transgender community, the author insists that her literary work was never born out of diplomatic gain.

“My goal was never to be political, my goal always is to educate,” she said.

Roundabout Books is independently owned by local Bend resident, Cassie Clemans, who opened the store in 2016 because she wanted a place that was both welcoming and comfortable for anyone who wandered in.

9/30: G BOTS & THE JOURNEYMEN

07/26: JACOB JOLLIFF BAND

CONTEMPORARY MANDOLIN (FORMERLY OF YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND) BLUEGRASS TICKETS AVAILABLE ON BENDTICKET.COM

UPBEAT GROOVES FROM BEND LEGENDS CELEBRATING 10 YEARS AS A BAND

This author event is the first in a series of in-store events taking place in September. Throughout the coming month, the bookstore will host authors that discuss a wide variety of topics including Oregon's direct response to 9/11 and global effects of climate change, as well as former councilwoman Anne Graham’s inspirational journey. Hear the incredible story of this multi-hyphenate powerhouse for yourself right in our own backyard. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Roundabout

$5-$14

Author Event: "Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders" by Anne Graham Thu., Sept. 7, 6:30-7;30pm

Roundabout Books’ spacious locale includes a bookstore, café and multiple open seating areas.

Photos courtesy Roundabout Books Facebook

A photo of the local author and her memoir.

BEER + DRINK

All Day Rosé at Viaggio! Let’s celebrate the last days of summer with Rosé all day. In addition to a daily list of wines, Viaggio is adding a special list of Rosé wines for the weekend! Enjoy on the patio or inside the bar! Wine and Rosé pricing varies. Sept. 2, Noon-9pm and Sept. 3, Noon8pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: (541) 299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. FREE.

Aloha Fridays Celebrate the weekend with Aloha Friday’s at Monkless Belgian Ales. Come in wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and get a $1 off your first beer. Cheers to summer! Fri, June 23, 11am-10pm, Fri, June 30, 11am-10pm, Fri, July 21, 11am-10pm, Fri, Aug. 11, 11am-10pm and Fri, Sept. 1, 11am10pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760. Free.

Bottle & Board Mondays Join on Mondays at Bend Wine Bar for local, small batch Oregon and Washington wines at the Box Factory. Take $5 off any white wine and cheese, salami or charcuterie board or $10 off a red wine and board. Tasting room for The Winery at Manzanita. Mondays, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

Café des Chutes Cocktail Hours Every Friday and Saturday, enjoy relaxing evenings on the patio or in the air conditioned lounge with live music, open mics nights and Grey Duck ice cream! In addition to the usual menu of pastries, French-inspired baguette sandwiches and craft coffee, they have Grandma Pizza, tasty specials, natural wines and specialty cocktails. Check their website for specific music and event offerings. Fridays-Saturdays, 8am-9pm. Through Sept. 30. Cafe des Chutes, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6114. Free.

Clog

the River! End of Summer Paddle

Come out for “Clog the River!” An end of summer paddle, sponsored by GoodLife & Caldera Brewing. After Paddle Party to follow, drinks from GoodLife Brewing and Caldera Brewing, Bend Boarding Babes pop-up shop, snacks, tunes, fire Pit and mingling! (Must RSVP for after party location.)

Sept. 2, 3-10pm. Bend Boarding Babes Launch, 266 sw shevlin hixon dr, bend. Contact: 541-668-2391. bendboardingbabes@gmail.com. FREE.

Labor Day Pub Beer BBQ Ahead of Labor Day, 10 Barrel will host the grand finale of the Pub Beer Cook-Off—an outdoor grilling party at 10 Barrel’s Westside Pub! Aug. 30, 4-8pm. 10 Barrel Brewing Co., 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-678-5228. zachz@wh1969.com. $15.

Learn From the Best: Mixology Lessons Don’t know your Old Fashioned from your Moscow Mule? Would you like to learn how to craft a great cocktail like a pro? Taught by renowned mixologist Cody Kennedy, these classes will help you master the art of cocktail-making!

Wednesdays, 1-2pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. $25.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass

Collective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Mixed Case Tuesdays Shop Viaggio Wine

Merchant on Tuesdays and receive 15% off your purchase of any mixed case of wine (12 bottles), and 20% off special order cases we order for you. Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Free.

Show Your Concert Ticket, Get 20% Off!

Get your concert nights started at Viaggio! Located three minutes from the amphitheater, show your ticket for 20% off your bar bill! Promotion starts 2 hours before showtime (ex: 7pm show = promotion runs 5pm to 7pm). Exclusions: bubble bars, First Fridayevents, Coravin wines, bottle sales. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Sept. 14.

Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. Varies.

Spanish Wine Tasting with European Cellars Julie Raynaud of European Cellars will guide guests through 6 extraordinary wines from 6 regions of Spain - Catalunya, Valencia, Galicia, Sierra de Gredos, Priorat, and Toro. Amazing opportunity to tour Spain through red & white wine & bubbles! Reservations Required - sign up on Viaggio website. Aug. 30, 5pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. $35 ($25 for Wine Club members).

Suttle Lodge’s Brewery Cookout Series: GoodLife Brewing Join every Wednesday this summer for a Brewery Cookout featuring beer from the Pacific Northwest, and a barbecue dinner by the creek! This week Suttle Lodge will be joined by Bend’s own GoodLife Brewing. Aug. 30, 5-7pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20 a plate, first come, first served.

The 2023 Little Woody: Beer, Cider & Whiskey Festival To commemorate one of Central Oregon’s hallmarks—craft beer—and lend a nod to the historic techniques used by brewers with oaken casks, The Little Woody features small-batch beers aged in wood barrels by top Northwest breweries. The 2023 Little Woody will also feature a tasting of small-batch American rye whiskeys and bourbons from regional favorites, live music and local food vendors. Sept. 1, 5-10pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Access Bars and Body Process Gifting and Receiving Did you know your body’s first language is energy? Group trade of Access Bars and Body Processes is a great way to connect with others in the area and receive! If you have taken a Bars or Body Process class, join! What’s possible if we receive bodywork regularly? Everything! First Tuesday of every month, 5-7pm. The Blissful Heart Hidden Garden, 105 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-848-7608. jenniferevemorey@gmail.com. Free.

Breathwork with Gong Sound Healing!

World-renowned breath work teacher, Jon Paul Crimi, will lead this event with gong sound healing! Don’t miss out! The event always sells out fast! Aug. 31, 7-8:15pm. Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 NW Rippling River Ct., Bend. Contact: 310625-6751. breathewithjp@gmail.com. $35.

Fit and Float Have fun in the sun in an instructor-led, low impact workout in the park, followed by optional floating down the river. Move your body, connect with your community, soak up the sun and enjoy the summer! Saturdays, 9-10am. Through Sept. 2. Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 707-309-4589. estellecfitness@gmail.com. $18.

Free Outdoor Yoga Class The community classes take place outside, with the sun shining, the birds chirping and the river flowing by. For visitors, new to Bend and locals—build strength and flexibility in community, in nature. All-levels Vinyasa flow class. Sat, June 3, 8:30-9:30am, Sat, July 1, 8:30-9:30am, Sat, Aug. 5, 8:30-9:30am and Sat, Sept. 2, 8:30-9:30am. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: 503888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail.com. Free, reservation required.

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga with Smarana

Yoga Bend Smarana Yoga Bend is a new yoga studio in Bend! In the Hatha Vinyasa practice we aim to deepen the connection with breath, body and mind. While holding and sometimes flowing through different yoga postures, the group can experience physical, energetic, psychological and emotional affects. All levels are welcome! Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am and Mondays-Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am. In the Hatha Vinyasa practice the group aims to deepen connection with breath, body and mind. While holding and sometimes flowing through different yoga postures, the group can experience physical, energetic, psychological and emotional affects. All levels are welcome. Mondays-Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am and Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 305-793-5176. smaranayogabend@gmail.com. First class is free.

Martial Arts Fitness Martial Arts FitnessCustomized Martial Arts fitness training drawing on a variety of Martial Art disciplines, focused on practical self defense, body/mind conditioning, and personal growth and development. Over 40 years experience. Catering to families, friends, couples, and individuals. Willing to travel locally. By appointment only. Monday though Friday available. Contact 303-472-7742. First Monday-Friday of every month, 10am-8pm. Through Sept. 28. Contact: 303-472-7742. $85 per hour.

NAMI Family Support Group NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Last Thursday of every month, 5:15-6:45pm. Contact: 541-3160167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Parent Grief Group The parent group is open to any caregiver who would benefit from the support of others along the journey of loving our kids into being, no matter life’s challenges. whether it be through divorce, death, illness, conflict, addiction, anxiety or depression. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.

Ram Dass Fierce Grace Movie Night

Ram Dass Fierce Grace movie night at Unity. Ram Dass Fierce Grace is an engrossing, poignant meditation on spirituality, consciousness, healing and the unexpected grace of aging.” Donations appreciated. Aug. 30, 6:30-8:30pm. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-280-5040. Clare@ UnityCentralOregon.org. FREE.

Reboot Your Nervous System with Pranayama and Yoga Nidra Immerse yourself in the transformative power of pranayama and yoga nidra, rejuvenating practices that will leave your nervous system feeling refreshed and revitalized. Your expert guide will help you tap into your body’s innate capacity for harmony and self-renewal. Sept. 1, 7-8:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. laurentheyogi@gmail. com. $25.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based

Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1 - $19.

Sound of Soul Event Come experience a Sound of Soul event. Singing can spiritually uplift people of any religion, culture, or walk of life. You are warmly invited to sing, or just listen to, HU - a love song to God. This will be followed with spiritual conversation via Zoom. On Meetup. Aug. 30, 7-8pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. FREE.

Sunday on the Green Community members volunteer their esoteric services including tarot, intuitive art, astrology, reiki and more in the spirit of community healing and spiritual connection. Please bring cans of food to donate to Neighbor Impact and enjoy services free of charge under the trees at Cosmic Depot! Sundays, 10am-2pm. The Cosmic Depot, 342 NE Clay Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-385-7478. cosmicdepot@msn.com. Accepting canned food for Neighbor Impact.

Suttle Lodge’s Sunday 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 classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm. Through Sept. 3. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20.

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.

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group

These 90-minute sessions will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. If you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome. Arrive early to meet people and settle into your place. No RSVP required. Thursdays, 6:30pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@gmail. com. Free, donations accepted.

Precious Byrd, a funky six-piece dance band, performs renditions of high energy hits and cool classics with a number of originals mixed in that are sure to get you on your feet! Feel the funk for yourself at Worthy Brewing on Mon., Sept. 4, 6-9pm.

Courtesy Precious Byrd Facebook

By Brian Yaeger

CHOW C Pairing Burgers with Beers Breweries

Although Bend lacks the food diversity of larger cities, it’s hard to argue that the greatest meal isn’t a burger with a cold beer. And that’s something decidedly not lacking locally. For this round-up of Bend’s burgerific brewpubs, note that tasting rooms hosting smashburger trucks are omitted, so this exclusively focuses on pubs with burger-slinging kitchens.

cater to customers’ demand. And customers demand burgers.

It’d be easy to pair with any of the juicy IPAs on tap (five during my visit) but I’m partial to the effervescent palate-cleanser that is King Crispy Pilsner, especially since Deschutes serves 20-ounce, imperial pints. Best Place to Bring Visitors. $19 + $7.25.

Monkless Brasserie (803 SW Industrial Way)

10 Barrel Brewing

(1135

NW Galveston Ave.)

There’s a kitchen at the eastside production brewery but 10 Barrel’s burgers were first slung on Galveston. I opted for the creatively assembled and named Blue Goat featuring blueberry jam and blue cheese (among other fixin’s like bacon, natch) and washed down with Cerveza Negra. The puffy bun manages to dwarf the large patty, but with each bite the focus is on the sweet’n’tangy combo of blueberries and gamey chevre. The dark, Mexican-style lager is light (4.5%) but the nutty finish complements the goat cheese’s funk. Best Imagination. $18 + $7.

Boneyard Beer Pub (1955 NE Division St.)

From the brewery that once vowed, “No burgers, just beer,” comes this smashing smash burger modeled after a Big Mac, er, Pulp Fictionesque Royale avec Cheese. Like its Golden Arches nemesis, it includes two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions. And tomato! But like McDowell’s from “Coming to America,” it’s differentiated with no sesame seeds. Boneyard upgrades its double smash burger with a Sparrow Bakery brioche bun. Pair it with the freshest pint of RPM possible, especially because it holds up to an IPA. Best Classic. $16 + $7 (except on Wednesdays when the combo is $16).

Immersion Brewing

(550 SW Industrial Way)

This Box Factory brewpub puts a concerted effort to fashion one of the better burgers ‘round here. The menu’s two burgers include the pub house burger and the eponymous Immersion burger. Both spotlight an 8-ounce blend of Wagyu and chuck, but it’s the pub burger that kicks it up a notch by adding bacon, crispy fried onions, and eschews a square of cheese for a healthy dollop of pub beer cheese. Feel free to dip the battered fries in a fallen splat. The bacon and beer cheese shine under the dark light of a Moon Wizard Munich Dunkel. Best Kept Secret. $20 + $7.

The Belgo Burger’s tucked between a sturdy, crunchy ciabatta bun, but it consists of a meaty patty, caramelized onions, melted Muenster cheese and dijonnaise, so it’s nice’n’sloppy. Since Belgians invented fries (not the French!) Monkless’s frites are, expectedly, the best fries in town. Dip ‘em in mayonnaise (that’s thicker, richer than standard mayo.), but if you must apply ketchup, note that it’s curried. Yum. Finally, pair with Shepplekofeggan Belgian Wit, a citrusy, spicy, soft wheat beer that goes down easier than it is to pronounce. Best Frites. $18 + 6.

Bend Brewing Co.

(1019 NW Brooks St.)

The BBC Smash Burger straddles the line between a meaty, juicy patty and a quick, crispy smasher. It’s the thickest smashed one I’ve encountered and sports one of the tallest buns, thus dwarfing the patty. Grilled onions and American cheese make this a mainstream pleaser. At $15, it’s the second-cheapest brewpub burger in Bend (olds like me may pause to reflect on that), in part because it comes standard with one smashed patty and potato chips (fries are a buck extra; tots are $2). While the burger’s not juicy, the New Zealand Pale Ale is! Best View. $15 + $7.

Cascade Lakes Brewing

(21175 SE Reed Market Rd.)

Cascade Lakes’ new eastside location serves the underserved Larkspur and Old Farm District communities. Beneath the doughy dome that is the brioche bun we find melty smoked gouda, FTW. And not grilled onions: caramelized. Not Fry sauce: dijonnaise. And because it’s on the menu, I upgraded with a fried egg, one of the few place that offers this unsung ingredient. What’s more, in tot-happy Oregon, you can actually sub fries for onion rings (and at no extra charge). For lunch, pair it with a lower-ABV (5.9%) Cheeky IPA. Best Notfor-profit-Burger. $14 + $3 fried egg + $6.50.

Deschutes Public House (1044 NW Bond St.)

The Brewery Burger comes loaded with delicious grilled onions, crispy bacon, and standards like lettuce, tomato, pickles (the bread’n’butter kind) and special sauce, “Brew 1.” The puddle that arises just from picking it up is the first indicator of just how drippy-juicy this is.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School (700 NW Bond St.)

The quirkiest school lunch menu in town is 10 burgers long! They range from a veggie burger to a $28 elk burger. But said elk burger contains two toppings I simply needed: coffee-bacon jam and black garlic aioli. If you, too, need this, ask for the bacon cheeseburger ($19.25) and sub the bacon for bacon jam. As glorious as it is, there’s nothing more glorious than the surfeit of Cajun-spiced tots — a McMenamins original — on the side. The Nitro Coffee Stout brings out the coffee in the coffee-bacon jam. Best Supporting Role to Tots. $19.25 + $7.50.

Sunriver Brewing (1005

NW Galveston Ave.)

Sunriver’s Galveston pub sports a menu with four burger options. While I love pineapple on everything, I forewent the summery Hawaiian burger in favor of one of the best in Bend, the Pub Burger. This juicy beaut boasts beer caramelized onions, peppery bacon and roasted garlic aioli, but the two elements that tie it together like the Dude’s rug are the jalapeno-cheddar bun (thick but mercifully airy) and smoked gouda. Every bite is a flavorful and textural delight. Wash it down with the highly carbonated Che Figata, a dry-hopped Italian-style pilsner that hits the refresh button before each bite. Best in Show. $18 + $7.

Worthy Brewing Beers & Burgers

(806 NW Brooks St.)

We have George Motz, America’s foremost burger scholar, to thank for the team at Worthy Beer & Burgers putting the Oklahoma Onion Burger on as one week’s special. And customers to thank for demanding it stays on. It’s two patties smashed on the grill alongside shaved onions. The combo of onion-addled meat and yellow mustard, with an acidic pickle and soft bun, is a revelation. Pair it with Worthy’s flagship Dreamboat IPA for a taste of OKC meets PNW. Alas, this is only available at the downtown location, not at the eastside brewpub, for now. Move over Detroit-style pizza, here comes Oklahoma-style burgers. Best Regional Revival. $16 + $5 (happy hour pints last all day all summer).

Photos by Brian Yaeger

Over the past several years, the community organization Vámonos Outside has put on a host of events aimed at encouraging diverse participation in the outdoors through camping, skiing and snowboarding, climbing and other active endeavors. Now, it’s planning an event that’s a bit more sedentary — but still focused on a love of the outdoors.

The event, titled Vámonos al CineVámonos Outside Latinx Outdoor Film Fest, debuts at the Tower Theater on Sept. 16.

“The event will screen a variety of short films from filmmakers across Latin America communities and will also showcase the work of Vámonos Outside youth programs, as well as the Bend Park and Recreation short film that follows several Latinas in their experience in learning to swim,” wrote Eduardo Romero, program specialist for Vámonos Outside in an email. “Its intention is to inspire a connection between the Latino community and the natural world using films that focus on cultural representation and stories in outdoor recreation, environmentalism, or existing with nature. While there are many Latinx film festivals, this one is solely centered around people and nature.”

The event coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Sept. 15 and runs through Oct. 15. The event also falls on Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16, the day in 1810 when Mexico achieved its independence from Spain. It’s

Vámonos al Cine

Latinx Outdoor Film Fest coincides with

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start of Hispanic Heritage Month

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also the close of Welcoming Week in Bend – a week that starts Sept. 8 and is aimed at demonstrating a welcoming atmosphere for immigrants, refugees, longtime residents and newcomers in Bend.

“Our motivation is to provide a space for Latinx representation and storytelling in the arts, to advance belonging and inclusion in outdoor spaces, and to inspire the continued stewardship that is culturally rooted through our ancestry,” Romero wrote. “To be included in the narrative is to invite participation in the enjoyment of the outdoors, and a connection to nature for the entire family.”

The event is free to the public, though donations to the organization are welcome. Learn more about the event at vamonosoutside.org or at its Facebook page @vamonosoutside.

En Español:

El equipo de Vámonos Outside está emocionados de presentar el primer festival de cine al aire libre, Vámonos al Cine. Este evento cultural se llevará a cabo en el Histórico Tower Theatre, el 16 de septiembre en el centro de Bend, Oregon. Esto coincidirá con el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, la

celebración del Día de la Independencia de México y el cierre de la Semana de Bienvenida en el Centro de Oregon. Este evento será gratis para la comunidad, con una donación opcional. Visita el sitio web: vamonosoutside.org o Facebook @vamonosoutside.

Vámonos Outside hosts regular events encouraging diversity in the outdoors, including kayaking and bouldering events, and its upcoming film fest.

Photos courtesy Vámonos Outside

SC SCREEN The Cold-One Canon Movies to drink by

By Jared Rasic

If you’re reading this, then you probably know that Bend is basically Beertown, USA. Between Deschutes, Bend Brewing Company, Silver Moon, McMenamins, 10 Barrel, Boneyard, GoodLife, Ale Apothecary, Crux, Worthy, Oblivion, Bridge 99, RiverBend, Monkless, Craft, Kobold, Immersion, Spider City, Bevel, Boss Rambler, Van Henion (and other Central Oregon favorites like Cascade Lakes, Sunriver Brewing, Porter Brewing, Three Creeks and Wild Ride), it’s a veritable adult Disneyland for craft-brew connoisseurs.

In fact, Central Oregon has more great breweries than there are just half-decent movies where beer is the central motivator. Sure, there are cult classics like “Strange Brew,” and “Beerfest,” but, honestly, you can only watch those so many times until they start pouring a little flat. With that said, here are a few beer movies that I think should be part of the Cold-One Canon: movies to watch with a beer in your hand and a smile on your face.

"Shaun of the Dead” (2004)

Obviously. One of the greatest horror comedies of all time is also a love letter to drinking with friends and the deep comfort that comes from having a local bar where everybody knows your name and actually likes having you around.

What Local Beer You Should Pair with the Film: Anything from Porter Brewing, but especially the Reg the Great (4.3% ABV) best bitter, a cask conditioned British ale that’s so light and smooth, you could probably take down a half dozen proper pints during the movie and not be much worse for wear.

“Drinking Buddies” (2013)

A surprisingly touching romantic dramedy set at Revolution Brewing in Chicago, “Drinking Buddies” is a bittersweet and honest look at that relationship you have with a coworker that you can’t tell whether is real or situational. You’ll never look at your work spouse the same way again.

What Local Beer You Should Pair with the Film: Revolution Brewing’s Anti-Hero IPA has a lot of similar notes as the hop forward RPM from Boneyard Beer. While it might not make you feel like you’re sitting in a pub in the Windy City, RPM is such a Bendstitution that no matter where you’re drinking it, you feel like you’re home.

“Young Einstein" (1988)

Look, I would never say that Yahoo Serious’ deeply ‘80s slapstick comedy about Einstein discovering the theory of relativity, inventing rock and roll and splitting the atom in order to create the bubbles in beer is a good movie, but is it a great one? Also probably not, but it’s dumb and I love it. If I believed in guilty pleasures, this would be one of them.

What Local Beer You Should Pair with the Film: I’ve always found that with a slapstick comedy, it’s best to pair a heavier-sipping beer that you can take your time with and savor; that way you can put more focus into the beer than the goofiness onscreen. For me, the two finest pitch-black Bend concoctions would be the earthy complexity of The Abyss imperial stout from Deschutes Brewery or the sweet chocolatey malt-splosiveness of the Suge Knight imperial stout from Boneyard Beer. Either way, you're sipping with class.

“Smokey and the Bandit” (1977)

I mean, the whole movie is about illegally transporting 400 cases of Coors, so it would have to be on this list.

What Local Beer You Should Pair with the Film: Hmmm, obviously something light that you can crush, like a mass-produced domestic, but with enough body that you don’t actually feel like you’re drinking peepee water in the town with the finest beer selection on the West Coast. A few years ago I would have said Pub Beer from 10 Barrel, but now I’m going with the imminently drinkable flowery summer sunshine vibes of Van Henion Brewing Company’s Kolsch.

“Superbad” (2007)

A big chunk of this genuinely great coming-of-age comedy is spent following teenagers as they attempt to score liquor, but since there’s also a ton of beer throughout the film, I’m counting it. Is it cheating? Maybe. But it’s my list and I do what I want.

What Local Beer You Should Pair with the Film: Since “Superbad” is basically a movie about bad choices being made in the best ways possible, we need to pair this with a Bend beer that’s so delicious that you wake up the next day in Prineville with your pants on backwards and both pockets filled with quarters. Obviously, it’s relative which local beer you never get tired of, but for me, I’d go with an IPA because I’m basic like that. Just so I don’t spoil myself on RPM more than I already have, I would go with Descender from GoodLife or the India Pale Ale from Van Henion. Both are so sweet for an IPA that the most bitter thing in the room is me.

“The World's End” (2013)

Yes, this is a spiritual sequel to “Shaun of the Dead,” but a film about a pub crawl driven by a mid-life crisis couldn’t be left from the list. This movie uses beer as a metaphor for the glories of youth and the emptiness of unrealized potential to brilliant effect.

What Local Beer You Should Pair with the Film: So much of the movie is about finding comfort in the familiar, so I would pair this with the OGs. I would go with either the old- school balance of Deschutes Brewery’s Mirror Pond Pale Ale or the tasty grapefruit notes of the Tropic Pines West Coast IPA from Bend Brewing Company. Along with RPM from Boneyard, Descender from GoodLife, Apocalypse IPA from 10 Barrel and the IPA 97 from Silver Moon, these beers just taste like Bend to me.

Top, “The World's End” gets drinking right. Bottom, “Beerfest” is one for the ages.

Here are a few beer movies that I think should be part of the ColdOne Canon: movies to watch with a beer in your hand and a smile on your face.

Top, courtesy of Universal. Bottom, courtesy of Warner Bros

By Allie Noland

OUTSIDE What It’s Like Running the Hood to Coast Relay Running 196 miles from Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean

For the last 41 years, runners have been teaming up to run 196 miles from Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge to the Pacific Ocean for the Providence Hood To Coast Relay. Runners make their way through forested beauty, extreme descents, grueling hills, exposed flats, midnight runs, beach views and scenic gravel trails on the nearly 200-mile course. It’s challenging yet rewarding. I know, because I just did it.

Teams consist of 12 runners split into two vans. Each runner is assigned to a set of legs — three runs totaling 14-18 miles. Van 1 transports runners 1-6, and van 2 transports runners 7-12. With five in a van and one out on the trail, there’s enough room to rest up between legs.

The Providence Hood to Coast Relay has a limit of 1,000 teams per year, totaling around 12,000 runners. The relay draws in participants from over 40 countries and all 50 states, according to the Hood to Coast website. Getting on a Hood to Coast team can be difficult. For the last 24 years, the event has sold out on lottery opening day.

To get on a team, you must be thinking a year in advance or be down to join a team super last minute. The lottery is drawn 10 months before race day. Captains must apply for a team and be drawn. If not, racers can find open spots on Facebook, Instagram or through friends. Things happen. Runners get hurt. Racers drop out. That’s how I found a team.

In June, one of my best friends said he joined a team for Hood to Coast with a few of his high school buddies, and they were looking for one more runner. I immediately jumped at the opportunity, knowing how lucky it is to get a spot on a team. I knew what the race was and had a few old, thrifted HTC relay shirts, but I never thought I would run it.

Quickly after I gave the team my email, I was signed up to be in van 2 for legs 11, 23 and 35. I trained over the summer on the Deschutes River Trail, and excitement kept building for the legendary two-day race on Aug. 25 and 26.

Four of the five runners in van 2 were friends of a friend, but after 30 hours in the van together, it felt like we had all known each other for years. I felt lucky to be a part of that group. We arrived at the start, decorated our van with window pens, threw in our gear and set off to drop the first runner. Every runner had their own experience, but I thought I would share mine.

Here’s a breakdown of my three legs

Leg 11

Distance: 4.56 miles

Time: Friday, 3:08pm

This one was tough. As I was stretching, I clicked into the weather app to see what I was up against. It was 97 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, I glanced at the course map one more time, and Leg 11 was labeled “Little/No Shade.” Going on runs in the intense heat has never been my thing, and I certainly didn’t train for it. Once my teammate slapped the bracelet baton on my wrist, I was off on the Springwater Corridor Trail.

The first mile was fast and strong, but by mile 2, I could feel my body slowing down. It was frustrating, because my muscles felt strong and my breath felt

steady, but I was just too hot. My body was tingling from the heat, and I wasn’t meeting my pace goal. After witnessing dozens of racers walk on this stretch, I accepted the reality that this run would not be my fastest. As the exchange zone came into sight, I picked up speed and gladly passed the baton on to my teammate. As soon as the baton left my hand, I made a run for the shade. Even though this run was painful and slow, I was proud and satisfied. Then, I napped in the back row of the van.

Leg 23

Distance: 4.23 miles

Time: Saturday, 2:08am

As a team, we agreed that the stretch of nighttime runs was unbeatable. The air was cool. The darkness created a calmness. The course weaved through the dense forest and along refreshing streams. My leg was a short, flat stretch in Vernonia. I had never run at night before, but I felt ready after a short nap in the van. I strapped on my headlamp, threw on a reflective vest and turned on my flashing running light. I was geared up and excited to make up for lost time from my first run.

Leg 35

Distance: 7.3 miles

Time: Saturday, 11:40am

As I took my first few strides with the baton in hand, I knew this was going to be one of my fastest runs yet. I was flying down the road with fresh legs — jamming to Doja Cat in one ear and listening out for cars with the other. Holding a steady pace, I made sure to drive my knees forward and keep my shoulders relaxed. When I went to check my mileage, my pace was about a minute faster than I thought it was. It made me run harder and faster. As I approached the exchange and stopped my run on Strava, I realized I PR-ed on my 5K and 2-mile times. Maybe running at 2am is the move.

By the third leg, I was feeling a bit of stiffness from running and sitting in the van for over 24 hours, but it was time for my longest run of the race. I stretched out my legs, filled my handheld water bottle and headed out on a 7-mile rolling gravel path on the Lewis & Clark Mainline Trail. The ocean breeze cooled my skin, the gravel felt soft under my feet and I felt the closeness of the finish line. Leg 35 was a steady, scenic run that I won’t forget. I passed the baton bracelet to the last runner, and we met him by the finish line.

Sharing the pride and excitement of finishing this long race with 11 other people as we looked out to the Pacific Ocean was the best part. Though the Hood to Coast is all about running, it’s also about spending time with your teammates — in the van, at the exchanges, in line for the porta potties. Pro tip: Being with a group of people you can comfortably spend over 30 waking hours with is important.

If this sounds like a challenge you’re up for with friends next year, it’s not too late. The 2024 Providence Hood to Coast lottery begins on Oct. 4.

Around 12,000 runners participate in the Providence Hood to Coast Relay each year.

Around 12,000 runners participate in the Providence Hood to Coast Relay each year.

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By Armando Borrego

Global Climate Strike

Youth voices leading the charge and demanding change

While brave first responders do their best to contain the harmful flames during wildfire season, another group in our community is doing all they can to help as well. The youth of Deschutes County, who will inherit the consequences of current environmental policies, played a significant role in organizing the upcoming Global Climate Strike set for Sept. 15. This generation's concern for future has grown into a powerful force, advocating for transformative change and generating the founding of multiple environmental groups within the area. One of these groups is the Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition, often seen standing on the corner of Newport and Wall Street with signs encouraging all of us to do our part. In partnership with the Bend chapter of Fridays for the Future, a youth-organized international climate concern organization, founded by climate activist Greta Thunberg, the Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition will march in a Global Climate Strike on Sept. 15 to raise awareness of the many climate threats we face.

During the strike, keep your eyes out for passionate young activists carrying posters that read more like warning signs with messages like "There is no planet B," "System change, not climate change," “Honor the Planet” and "Our future, our right to fight."

Freddy Finney-Jordet, an organizer of the event and a member of the DYCC since 2019, wants to further underline the need for action right here at home.

“We want to encourage a move away from fossil fuels, and we’re excited to meet anyone passionate about the same thing,” Finney-Jordet said. He hopes that with an increased frequency of events that many will feel

called to act. “Our overarching goals are based in our local community, but we would love to focus on raising awareness of the harmful effects of climate change throughout our globe.”

Inspired by the urgency of the climate crisis, Amelia Dubose, a member of Fridays for the Future, hopes that protesters both local, and worldwide are encouraged to stand united with their cause and to demand a bold and immediate response to curb greenhouse gas emissions and protect the planet. “There are still a lot of people who don’t know how bad the climate crisis has become,” she said, “...one of the major effects has been happening right in front of us, all that smoke was right in front of our eyes!”

Both members are unapologetically optimistic about the future generations. “I am a proud member of Gen-Z, and I feel that a lot of people around my age want to be involved,” Finney-Jordet said when asked about his thoughts on whether his peers would feel the call to action the same way he did. Dubose expanded on being in awe of her peers' capacity for caring about the current climate crisis, saying, “Truly amazing youth all around the world are getting involved and that is really inspiring.”

People of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life are invited to attend the peaceful strike on Sept. 15, as they march from Bend City Hall through downtown before arriving at Newport and Wall Street, a corner that members of both groups affectionately refer to as “Peace Corner.”

Members of both climate groups can be spotted by their incredible signs.

Courtesy Deschutes Youth Climate Coalition Facebook

Oregon Court of Appeals Halts Aspergillus Testing Requirement for Marijuana

Oregon flower won’t be required to be tested for the fungus — at least for now

By Nicole Vulcan

With the annual outdoor harvest season nearly here, Oregon outdoor marijuana growers are breathing a sigh of relief about a recent ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals. On Aug. 25, the Oregon Court of Appeals granted a motion that effectively suspends the state’s testing for marijuana for aspergillus, a common fungus. The ruling was first reported by Willamette Week.

In March, the Oregon Health Authority began requiring that marijuana producers test for four types of the Aspergillus fungus, along with heavy metals including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. As the Source Weekly’s contributor Josh Jardine reported in May, “Samples submitted are tested ‘Pass/Fail’ for any amount of Aspergillus, and not parts per million. Fail, and per the OHA, ‘the batch may either be remediated using a sterilization process or be used to make a cannabinoid concentrate or extract if the processing method effectively sterilizes the batch, such as a method using a hydrocarbon solvent or CO 2 extraction system.’ If a single sterilization attempt doesn't eliminate all traces of the Aspergillus, that crop must be destroyed.” Sterilization of affected crops could cost companies thousands when hiring an outside service, or hundreds of thousands for purchasing the necessary equipment, Jardine wrote.

Oregon marijuana producers were not surprisingly dismayed by the new rule, and in July, the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon and other companies sued the Oregon Health Authority and asked the court to intervene, saying the rule would do “irreparable harm” to the cannabis industry in Oregon. While this week’s decision by the Oregon Court of Appeals may be a relief, that relief may be temporary, as it only means that the rules cannot be enforced until the case is settled. Lawyers for the plaintiffs believe OHA may simply make a new rule that enforces similar requirements but are not subject to the Court of Appeals’ stay, Willamette Week reported. The case will still move forward in the courts, with a full hearing to come.

There are roughly 180 species of Aspergillus, usually found outdoors in dead leaves, plants, soil and compost, as well as moist environments indoors. Most people breathe in the fungus every day, according to the Cleveland Clinic, but don’t get sick. Aspergillus can cause allergic reactions or lung conditions in people with weakened immune systems or those with lung conditions, but thus far, OHA has not reported a case of anyone being sickened by inhaling the fungus through marijuana.

Crossword “Hit The Decks”

THE REC ROOM

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ACROSS

1. With it

4. Cupid's partner

10. Not showing up for duty

14. Letters before aliases

15. Big name in skin care

16. Kind of bean

17. Proto-rapper ___ Scott-Heron

18. Pointy thing driven into the upper nose?

20. Opera diva's song

22. Cheer for impressive capework

23. Archaeologist's spots

24. Drunken spinster?

28. What a meter reader might read?

29. Oscar winner Lee

30. Letters on Sensodyne boxes

33. Give out

35. Rare color

37. 100 dinars

38. Valentine's Day decorations?

41. Spar holder

42. Lodge group

43. Possibly exaggerated internet initilism to a joke

44. Tonsillitis doc

45. Maze solution

46. Blacken on the outside

47. Lincoln or FDR, e.g.?

52. Some Evernote notes

55. Medalla olímpica

56. The accent in "café"

57. Throw away Dairy Queen rubbish?

61. Pin-up leg

62. In a frenzy

63. "The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We" singer

64. "That guy"

65. Say it isn't so

66. Open, as some government secrets

67. Game piece?

DOWN

1. Roth's replacement in Van Halen

2. 1952 Akria Kurosawa movie whose name means "to live"

3. Something reused, but still bearing earlier pieces

4. Smidgen, of 15-Across

5. Home theater's setting

6. Director Blomkamp

7. Gave up, as rights

8. Lit. class

9. Spreadable eggs

10. For all to hear

11. Webpage that sometimes distributes misinformation

12. Bad scene

13. James', Kirk's, and Robert's bandmate

19. Overly formal type

21. Invoice number

25. Throw something forcefully

26. Clydsdale's features

27. Cross in hieroglyphs

30. FedEx service

31. Facts and figures

32. "Let's not forget"

33. "I feel seen!"

34. Black ___ event

35. Colonoscopy discovery

36. Contents of some cartridges

37. Wyndham Hotel brand

39. Mercury's is roughly 88 days

40. Book publishing div.

45. Laundromat job

46. Larry whose #39 is retired by the Dolphins

47. Eccentric, but in a funny way

48. Cheers (on)

49. Irregularly notched, as a leaf

50. Mystery writer Marsh

51. Toddler's belly

52. Tablet with Garageband

53. Assist, in hoops

54. English College with an annual "Wall Game"

58. George W. Bush Presidential Center sch.

59. Brooch part

60. The "S" of "RSVP"

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Answer for the week of August 21, 2023

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will “If all the in the United States were to , it Day Weekend.”

- Doug Larson

Answer for the week of August 21, 2023

C K B H A P I T L

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“Every year, the bright Scandinavian summer nights fade without anyone's noticing. One evening in August you have an errand outdoors, and all of a sudden it's pitch-black. It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive.”

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“Every year, the bright Scandinavian summer nights fade without anyone's noticing. One evening in August you have an errand outdoors, and all of a sudden it's pitch-black. It is still summer, but the summer is no longer alive.”

P L A T B C K I H

- Tove Jansson

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- Tove Jansson

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo journalist Anthony Loyd has spent a lot of time in war zones, so it’s no surprise he has bleak views about human nature. He makes the following assertion: "We think we have freedom of choice, but really most of our actions are puny meanderings in the prison yard built by history and early experience." I agree that our conditioning and routines prevent us from being fully liberated. But most of us have some capacity for responding to the raw truth of the moment and are not utterly bound by the habits of the past. At our worst, we have 20-percent access to freedom of choice. At our best, we have 70-percent. I believe you will be near the 70-percent levels in the coming weeks, dear Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra poet T. S. Eliot wrote the iconic narrative poem “The Wasteland.” One part of the story takes place in a bar near closing time. Several times, the bartender calls out, "Hurry up, please—it's time." He wants the customers to finish their drinks and leave for the night. Now imagine I'm that bartender standing near you. I'm telling you, "Hurry up, please—it's time." What I mean is that you are in the climactic phase of your astrological cycle. You need to finish this chapter of your life story so you can move on to the next one. "Hurry up, please—it's time" means you have a sacred duty to resolve, as best you can, every lingering confusion and mystery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Addressing a lover, Scorpio poet Margaret Atwood says, "I would like to walk with you through that lucent wavering forest of bluegreen leaves with its watery sun & three moons, towards the cave where you must descend, towards your worst fear." That is a bold declaration. Have you ever summoned such a deep devotion for a loved one? You will have more power and skill than usual to do that in the coming months. Whether you want to or not is a different question. But yes, you will be connected to dynamic magic that will make you a brave and valuable ally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian theologian N. T. Wright writes, “The great challenge to self-knowledge is blind attachment to our virtues. It is hard to criticize what we think are our virtues. Although the spirit languishes without ideals, idealism can be the greatest danger.” In my view, that statement formulates a central Sagittarian challenge. On the one hand, you need to cultivate high ideals if you want to be exquisitely yourself. On the other hand, you must ensure your high ideals don’t become weapons you use to manipulate and harass others. Author Howard Bloom adds more. "Watch out for the dark side of your own idealism and of your moral sense," he writes. “Both come from our arsenal of natural instincts. And both easily degenerate into an excuse for attacks on others.” Now is a good time for you to ponder these issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn playwright and novelist Rose Franken said, "Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly." That's interesting, because many traditional astrologers say that Capricorns are the least likely zodiac sign to be silly. Speaking from personal experience, though, I have known members of your tribe to be goofy, nutty, and silly when they feel comfortably in love. An old Capricorn girlfriend of mine delighted in playing and having wicked good fun. Wherever you rank in the annals of wacky Capricorns, I hope you will consider expressing these qualities in the coming weeks. Romance and intimacy will thrive if you do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As I work on writing new books, I often draw on inspirations that flow through me as I take long hikes. The vigorous exercise shakes loose visions and ideas that are not accessible as I sit in front of my computer. Aquarian novelist Charles Dickens was an adherent of this approach. At night, he liked to walk around London for miles, marveling at the story ideas that welled up in him. I recommend our strategy to you in the coming weeks, Aquarius. As

you move your body, key revelations and enriching emotions will well up in you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The coming months will be an excellent time to build, discover, and use metaphorical bridges. To get in the mood, brainstorm about every type of bridge you might need. How about a connecting link between your past and future? How about a nexus between a task you must do and a task you love to do? And maybe a conduit between two groups of allies that would then serve you even better than they already do? Your homework is to fantasize about three more exciting junctions, combinations, or couplings.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Climate change is dramatically altering the Earth. People born today will experience three times as many floods and droughts as someone born in 1960, as well as seven times more heat waves. In urgent efforts to find a cure, scientists are generating outlandish proposals: planting mechanical trees, creating undersea walls to protect melting glaciers from warm ocean water, dimming the sun with airborne calcium carbonate, and covering Arctic ice with a layer of glass. In this spirit, I encourage you to incite unruly and even unorthodox brainstorms to solve your personal dilemmas. Be wildly inventive and creative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): "When love is not madness, it is not love," wrote Spanish author Pedro Calderon de la Barca. In my opinion, that’s naive, melodramatic nonsense! I will forgive him for his ignorance, since he worked as a soldier and celibate priest in the 17th century. The truth is that yes, love should have a touch of madness. But when it has more than a touch, it's usually a fake kind of love: rooted in misunderstanding, immaturity, selfishness, and lack of emotional intelligence. In accordance with astrological factors, I assign you Tauruses to be dynamic practitioners of genuine togetherness in the coming months: with hints of madness and wildness, yes, but mostly big helpings of mutual respect, smart compassion, tender care, and a knack for dealing maturely with disagreements.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini author Iain S. Thomas writes, "There are two things everyone has. One is The Great Sadness and the other is How Weird I Really Am. But only some of us are brave enough to talk about them." The coming weeks will be a favorable time to ripen your relationship with these two things, Gemini. You will have the extra gravitas necessary to understand how vital they are to your full humanity. You can also express and discuss them in meaningful ways with the people you trust.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A self-fulfilling prophecy happens when the expectations we embrace actually come to pass. We cling so devotedly to a belief about what will occur that we help generate its literal manifestation. This can be unfortunate if the anticipated outcome isn't good for us. But it can be fortunate if the future we visualize upgrades our well-being. I invite you to ruminate on the negative and positive projections you’re now harboring. Then shed the former and reinforce the latter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The holy book of the Zoroastrian religion describes a mythical mountain, Hara Berezaiti. It's the geographic center of the universe. The sun hides behind it at night. Stars and planets revolve around it. All the world's waters originate at its peak. Hara Berezaiti is so luminous and holy that no darkness can survive there, nor can the false gods abide. I would love for you to have your own version of Hara Berezaiti, Leo: a shining source of beauty and strength in your inner landscape. I invite you to use your imagination to create this sanctuary within you. Picture yourself having exciting, healing adventures there. Give it a name you love. Call on its invigorating presence when you need a sacred boost.

Homework: Do you have the power and know-how to offer beautiful forms of love? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

SAVAGE IN BEND EXPOSING THE QUIRKS THAT MAKE CENTRAL OREGON UNIQUE

By Josh Savage

The Pilot Butte Airport

Hello amazing readers! Here we are again for Round Two of Savage in Bend, a new column where curious individuals submit those burning questions about everything Central Oregon. Our latest question comes from avid “Source Weekly” reader Dennis D. who asks, “What do you know about the Pilot Butte airport?

Nada. I have to admit, usually, I have at least an inkling of an idea about a topic, but before this question, I had no knowledge such a place existed.

We all know about Central Oregon’s largest airport in Redmond, which the majority of us use for our travels. Most people are aware of the smaller Bend Municipal Airport. Interestingly enough, KBDN is home to a flight training school, businesses and noncommercial aircraft. And here’s a fun fact. It’s the third-largest in Oregon in terms of takeoffs and landings, with only the Portland and Hillsboro airports claiming more traffic!

Curious about this mysterious Pilot Butte Airport, my research began the way most people do during this day and age. I Googled it. Besides a few aviation websites which listed it officially as 8OR5, not much popped up except facts and figures which I never gave much thought about — the dimensions of the runway, latitude and longitude, elevation, traffic patterns, the distance of the closest trees. . .

All this information was interesting, but it didn’t help much. Luckily, the site listed the phone number of the manager, Alan Valenti. Sometimes it’s necessary to get your hands dirty and do real detective work the old-fashioned way, so I called.

“This number is no longer in service.”

Arg! Back to square one. Luckily, I found another number of a friendly fellow, Duane, who used to be the manager of the airport. He gladly shared information and we chatted a while. Retired and now living in Montana, he seemed to be living the good life while sipping his coffee from the porch of his home with a view of the Glacier National Park area. He also shared Alan’s updated number. I was able to reach him as well and had another friendly conversation.

Much like devoted golfers who desire a home on or near a course, the Pilot Butte Airport became the fulfilled dream of some local aviation enthusiasts. They got together and in the

1960s built the Aerospace Acres residential neighborhood on what was then the outskirts of Bend. As the city grew, other neighborhoods and such built up around it, but since they were there first, they got to stay. It’s very doubtful this would be permitted today, but according to both men, they have never had issues and always maintained an amicable relationship with the City. In fact, they often meet with officials and planners to make sure future construction will not interfere with the airport. The pilots make every effort to respect the neighbors and keep flights limited to daytime hours.

Naturally, I had to drive to search for this mysterious airport myself. The airstrip is easily visible from the fairly busy Bear Creek Road, and I was surprised I had never noticed it. Two streets with the names of Cessna Drive and Airstrip Drive made the area easy to find. Sure enough, smack dab in the middle of a residential neighborhood, between the two streets, there it was. After driving around the same streets a few times in hopes of a better view, I ended up near the Larkspur Trail. Eager to get a closer look and to get my steps in for the day, I parked and began to explore. Not far from where I embarked on the trail a small path to the left led to a chain link fence with a foreboding NO TRESSPASSING sign.

Seeing at least a few hangers and a veritable runway, two thoughts immediately came to my mind, “How in the world does someone land a plane on such a small patch of land?” and “How cool is this? I’d rather own a home on an airstrip than a golf course any day!”

Currently, nine residents share the airstrip and all of them own homes, the requirement for using the completely private airstrip and hangers. Unfortunately, Dennis, if you or other readers are hoping to use the Pilot Butte Airport you will have to wait until an owner sells. Since this is very uncommon, it might be a long wait. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind having one myself. #Goals

—Curious about something you encountered or heard about in Central Oregon but could never figure it out? Didn’t have the time to do the research? Send those burning questions about local history, cultural interests, or other peculiarities of the area. I’ll do my best to find the answers and publish them in this column! savageglobetrotters@gmail.com.

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Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market

The housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling once again, it’s mis sion critical to work with an expert who can guide you through each unique step of the process.

The reality is, not all agents operate the same way. To truly make a powerful and confident decision as you buy or sell a home, you need a real estate expert who uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, industry projections and more to give you the best possible advice. Someone who can provide clarity and trust like that is essential to your success. Jay Thompson, Real Estate Industry Consultant, explains:

“Housing market headlines are everywhere. Many are quite sensational, ending with exclamation points or predicting impending doom for the industry. Clickbait, the sensationalizing of headlines and content, has been an issue since the dawn of the internet, and housing news is not immune to it.”

Unfortunately, when information in the media isn’t clear, it can generate a lot of fear and uncertainty for

consumers. As Jason Lewris, co-founder and chief data officer at Parcl, says:

“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty and doubt.”

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Buying a home is a big decision, and it should be one you feel confident making. You can lean on an expert to help you separate fact from fiction and get the answers you need.

The right agent can assist you in figuring out what’s going on at the national level and in your local area. They can debunk headlines using data you can trust. Experts have in-depth knowledge of the industry and can provide context, so you know how current trends compare to the normal ebbs and flows in the housing market, historical data and more.

Then, to make sure you have the full picture, an agent can tell you if your local area is following the national trend or if they’re seeing something different in your market. Together, you can use all that information to make the best possible decision.

After all, making a move is a potentially life-changing milestone. It should be something you feel ready for and excited about. And that’s where a trusted expert comes in.

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