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Best Place To Buy Art_____________________________ Best Barber_____________________________________ Best Bartender__________________________________ Best Brewer____________________________________ Best Budtender__________________________________ Best Chef______________________________________ Best Florist_____________________________________ Best Green Business______________________________ Best Indoor Music Venue__________________________ Best Instagram Account___________________________ Best Locals' Hangout_____________________________ Best Local Radio Personality________________________ Best Lodging___________________________________ Best Nonprofit___________________________________ Best Place To Pick Up a Copy of the Source____________ Best Place To Work (over 50 employees) ______________ Best Place To Work (under 50 employees) _____________ Best Radio Station________________________________ Best Realtor____________________________________ Best Senior Living Facility__________________________ Best Staycation Destination_________________________ Best TV Personality ______________________________ Best Veterinarian________________________________ Best Wedding Venue_____________________________
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Bend Area Running Fraternity The
group will run, maintaining social distance, along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mondays, 5pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@gmail.com. Free.
CORK Saturday Run at Thump Coffee
Meet at Thump Coffee in NWX at 9am for our Saturday Run. We will head out for a long run then meet back at Thump for a coffee. All paces are welcome! See you Saturday! Saturdays, 9-11am. Through Aug. 28. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.
CORK Thursday Run Join us for a 3-5 mile run along the river trail. Meet at Zpizza Bend at 5:50; run at 6pm. Thursdays, 6pm. Through Aug. 28. Zpizza Tap Room, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Free.
Deschutes Dash Triathlon Training Fun
Group Training focused toward Deschutess Dash and or Salem Half Ironman Triathlons. We meet M,W and alternate Saturdays for 8 weeks. Work on tri fitness, pacing, mock triathlons, swim skills, run efficiency and much more. Coached by 32-year veteran and 29 x Ironman finisher. Commit to the best. First Monday-Wednesday-Saturday of every month, 5:15pm. Through July 7. Discovery Park, 1315 NW Discovery Drive, Bend. Contact: 808-269-2471. $195.
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. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.
Wild Wednesday Ochoco Adventure
Mountain bike Round and Lookout Mountains with Cog Wild. Fit intermediate to expert riders only, this is a “two sandwich” ride with around 6 hours on trail. Includes guide support, transportation, snacks, lunch and cold beverages post ride. Book online at cogwild.com June 30, 7:30am-5pm. Cog Wild, 255 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@cogwild.com. $125.
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Girls AllRide Junior Shredder Four-
Week Camp These camps meet once a week for four consecutive weeks. The goal is to work on skills and get out for fun rides each week. Girls ages 9-13. Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Through June 30. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. $175.
Grit Clinics: Beginner/Intermediate
Skills We’ll begin by dialing in our bike setup and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, & getting up and over logs and rocks. Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $75.
Grit Clinics: Cornering & Switchbacks
OR Jumping* Cornering/Switchbacks (odd dates): We’ll practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we’re all dizzy with progression! Jumping (even dates): We’ll start by practicing fundamental skills in grass that lead to jumping, (like body position, wheel lifts, level lifts and bunny hops) then take it to small jumps. Saturdays, 11am-1pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $75.
Grit Clinics: Happy Hour Trail Ride
‘N Skills Join Grit Clinics at a new trail each week to work on specific skills needed for the features you will encounter. We’ll tackle jumps and corners on Whoops, technical climbing and descending on Funner, swooping descents on Tiddlywinks and more! Our weekly trail choice will be determined ahead of time. Fridays, 4-6pm. Phil’s Trailhead, Skyliner Rd, Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $75. through several more skills before hopping on the nearby trails to test our new skills on a fun ride. Join us for three hours of skill-building fun while you take your riding to the next level! Sundays, 10am-1pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $99.
Courtesy Grit Clinics
There is still plenty of time to learn a new trick on your bike with Grit Clinics workshops offered throughout the summer for all skill levels.
Grit Clinics: Women’s Foundational
Mountain Bike Skills Calling all ladies new to mountain biking! In just two hours, you’ll feel more confident setting up your bike, shifting, braking, and navigating small trail obstacles after instruction from the skilled coaches at Grit Clinics. This is the perfect environment to gain confidence and meet new friends! Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $75.
Lookout Mountain Trail #804 Join educator
and naturalist David Vick to learn how to teach yourself to identify wildflowers using the Peterson method. June 30, 9am. Lookout Mountain, Meetup will be at the US Forest Service Building in Prineville, 3160 NE Third St., Prineville. Free.
Mountain Bike Ride, Metolius Pre-
serve Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a 6-8 mile mellow, beginner/intermediate* mountain bike ride at the Metolius Preserve. Visit all three sections of the forested 1,240-acre Metolius Preserve, following singletrack trails and dirt roads. **Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.** June 30, 4-7pm. Metolius Preserve, near Camp Sherman, Sisters. Free.
SUPs & PUPsThe SUPs & PUPs event on Saturday, July 3, features the best of Central Oregon: Pups, Stand-Up Paddle boards, Craft Beer & beautiful Elk Lake. Help animals in need by drinking beer and enjoying a barbecue in a breathtaking setting at Elk Lake Resort. Active folks can hop on a stand-up paddleboard with their pup and compete to be top dog. Dogs who love to swim can go paw-to-paw in a swimming contest. 11am-8pm. $7-$12.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Anti-Racist Book Club & Social Justice Series, supports Namaspa Foundation
June: “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies” by Resmaa Menakem, PJ Fritchman July: “Caste The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson, Marisa Funk August: “A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn, Brandy Berlin. Meets via Zoom. Tuesdays, 7-8pm. Through Sep. 7. Contact: namaspayoga@ gmail.com. $25 per book / $60 for series. strength, and mobility training program. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10:30am. Through July 6. Snap Fitness, 1310 SE Reed Market Rd #130, Bend. Free.
Buddhism: Start Here An informal talk offering a general introduction to Buddhism as expressed in the Vajrayana (Tibetan) tradition, led by Natural Mind Dharma Center director Michael Stevens. First Monday of every month, 7-9pm. Natural Mind Dharma Center, 345 SW Century Drive, Suite 2, Bend. Contact: info@naturalminddharma.org. Free.
Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure Become
your own hero. The Brazilian art form of Capoeira presents opportunities to develop personal insights, strength, balance, flexibility, musicality, voice, rhythm, and language by tapping the energy of this rich cultural expression and global community. Text 541-678-3460 for location and times. Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays, 6pm. $30 intro month.
Coaching Group Build your dream life while connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Clarify your goals - internal or external, immediate or long-term, self or other focused. Learn new skills, techniques, and insights to make it happen! Led by Diana Lee, Meadowlark Coaching. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Contact: meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-25.
Dream Interpretation Group Your inner
consciousness is trying to communicate with your conscious mind all the time. It speaks to us in dreams and waking life in the language of symbolism. Facilitator Michael Hoffman has been interpreting dreams for the past 35 years. This approach draws on Jungian dream interpretation and spiritual traditions. Every other Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Contact: michael@ naturalwayofbeing.com. Free.
Friday Morning Creekside Yoga Join
Annie for an all-levels vinyasa class on the creekside lawn. This class will weave yoga and nature together, and some hit tracks from her vinyl collection. Regardless of your level, some deep stretches, steady breathing, and good music outside will be a great start to the weekend. Annie Wilson is an experienced yoga instructor, outdoor fitness enthusiast, personal trainer, and lover of all things nature. For more information or to signup in advance for class, DM @yogawithannie Fridays, 10-11am. Through Sept. 3. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $15.
In-Person Yoga at LOFT Wellness &
Day Spa In-person yoga classes at Bend’s newest yoga studio! Tuesdays: Vinyasa with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Thursdays: Foundation Flow with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Schedule online or give us a call to reserve your spot! Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: info@loftbend.com. $20.
Motivation and Goal Setting Workshop
Feeling Pandemic Blues? It’s a great time to redesign your life. Make use of your time at home by setting and reaching goals in a free Zoom Workshop. Certified Life Coach Jacquie Elliott is hosting a motivation and accountability workshop on the first Monday of the each month. First Monday of every month, 5:30-7pm. Contact: coach@jacquieelliottclc.com. Free.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting
Zoom meeting Password: 301247 For more information: centraloregonoa.org/ For assistance, call Terri at 541-390-1097 Sundays, 3-4pm. Contact: oacentraloregon@gmail.com.
Sound and Shamanism: Introduction to
Shamanic Journeying Discover Shamanic Journeying by joining a free one-hour group session where I will introduce you to the theory and practice of Shamanic Journeying and will safely guide you on a journey to the unseen realms. Limit eight people. One free session per person please. Email me to sign up. Wed, July 7, 7:30-8:30pm and Sat, July 10, 10:30-11:30am. The Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 Northwest Greeley Avenue, Bend. Contact: phnxmn11@gmail.com. Free.
Sundays with The Yoga Lab Wind down
your summer weekends with playful grounding outdoor yoga classes steps away from the lodge. Yoga classes are taught by Ulla Lundgren owner of the Yoga Lab in Bend. She has more than 26 years experience as a yoga teacher, yoga teacher training facilitator and studio owner. Yoga classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. RSVP below to guarantee a spot in class. Sundays, 4:30-6pm. Through Sept. 5. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $15.
Tai Chi for Health™ created by Dr. Paul
Lam This two-day per week class is appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. The gradual, gentle and simple movements help facilitate healing and improve motion, flexibility and balance. The entire class can be performed in a wheelchair or a chair. Any student may sit for all or part of the class. Half of our time is gentle warmups. “Tai Chi for Health” classes are traditional moves, modified and adjusted by Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical experts. We also explore using our knowledge of Tai Chi to help us stay safe and balanced, as seniors. Mondays-Wednesdays, 9-10am. Oregon Tai Chi,, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5015. $55-$65.
Yoga to Calm The Nervous System Re-
balance and renew with gentle flow and restorative yoga in this new series. Bring your journal along as an additional access point for reconnecting mind, body, and spirit. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 30. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: namaspayoga@gmail.com. Free by donation to Namaspa Foundation.
