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Forest Bathing: Rest, Restore, Reconnect

Forest bathing is a guided nature experience that blends mindfulness and connection with the natural world. It helps quiet the mental chatter and brings your attention into the present moment through your senses. This isn’t a hike. No destination, no mileage to hit, just an invitation to actually notice where you are. We move slowly, pause often, and use simple sensory prompts to help you settle into the forest instead of just passing through it.By slowing down and tuning in, your body naturally

Whats Your Wild Ride- Car Show

This Saturday is the What’s Your Wild Ride Car Show at Wild Ride Brewing in Redmond, in partnership with Central Oregon Car Shows.Their last show in April brought out more than 300 vehicles, and this one should be especially fun because it’s not just focused on classics. We’re really encouraging people to bring out anything unique, custom, lifted, lowered, or just plain wild.Along with the traditional awards, we’ll have some fun custom categories, including:Wild on Two WheelsLess Than Four – Tri

Needle Felted Miniatures

Join Shelly Phillips for an engaging workshop where you will learn the art of needle felting by sculpting your very own tiny creation! Whether you wish to craft a charming animal, a delicate plant, or a delightful food item, this workshop is designed for all skill levels.What You Will LearnBasic techniques of needle feltingFinishing touches to enhance your creationWhat to BringYour creativity and enthusiasm!Registration InformationSpaces are limited, so be sure to register early to secure your s

Yoga @ Elk Lake Resort

Join us for this 60-minute Vinyasa yoga class set against the serene backdrop of Elk Lake in Central Oregon. This inclusive all-levels practice invites everyone, from first-time yogis to seasoned practitioners, to experience the harmonious blend of movement, breath, and nature. Come as you are, and leave feeling rejuvenated and empowered!The post Yoga @ Elk Lake Resort appeared first on Visit Bend.

Volunteer Project Day – Trail work

Help with taking care of some of your favorite parks and trails! Join the BPRD natural resources and trails team to pull weeds, close off unofficial trails, plant native vegetation, and remove trash at several volunteer projects scheduled throughout the summer. For this project, volunteers will help staff with the closure/removal of social trails and assist with trail reinforcement/restoration workThe post Volunteer Project Day – Trail work appeared first on Visit Bend.

Goose After-Party w/ PYR-MID-SKM

Goose After-Party at The Commonwealth Pub on Friday, August 21 at 10:30pm w/ PYR-MID-SKM (Livetronica Duo of Blü Egyptian) featuring Scottie McClelland from Spencer Marlyn Band. Free. 21+The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/goose-after-party-w-pyr-mid-skm/">Goose After-Party w/ PYR-MID-SKM</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Polyrhythmics – Goose After Show

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Polyrhythmics – Goose After ShowFriday, August 21st 2026Presale – $25 Door – $35Doors @ 9 PM – Show Starts @ 10:30 PMThe post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/polyrhythmics-goose-after-show/">Polyrhythmics – Goose After Show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Champagne Tasting at Viaggio Wine Merchant

Join us at Viaggio Wine Merchant as we explore five exceptional Champagnes from one of France’s most celebrated family-owned production houses. Experience a curated lineup showcasing the elegance and precision that have defined Billecart-Salmon for more than 200 years. Whether you’re discovering Champagne or expanding your palate, this is a tasting you won’t want to miss. Discover why Billecart-Salmon is beloved by sommeliers and Champagne enthusiasts around the world.The post Champa

GOOSE NIGHT 1

Tickets now on sale. Available online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District.Chair rentals for General Admission tickets available while supplies last.If you think you’ll want a chair at the show, we recommend securing your rental at the time of ticket purchase.Note: chair set up location may be designated on show night.Special Guest Lineup:Night 1: Greensky BluegrassNight 2: Buffalo Traffic JamTwo-Night Ticket Bundles will be available, while supplies last, HERE.Goose is

Friday Night Races

These unsanctioned downhill mountain biking races for passionate riders looking for fun and community camaraderie is back! There will be six individual races held on a different downhill track at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park held on Friday nights, July 17 – September 4. Put your skills to the test by competing in all six races or just register for the race day that features your favorite trail.This year, we will be using chip timing to enhance the racing experience for all racers involve

Problem Solvers: More Central Oregon residents than ever without irrigation water following driest winter on record

As severe drought forces unprecedented irrigation shutoffs, Central Oregon residents, water officials, and lawmakers are ...

Oregon State Police promised DNA results to catch burglars in 30 days. It’s turned out to be 3 years

Someone pried open a gate at a Bend construction business in the middle of the night in 2023, hurled a rock through a ...

Sunriver Music Festival’s Season Finale Classical Concert: Appalachia & Spring

The season finale includes the most iconic American orchestral work of all time, Appalachian Spring, by the Dean of American Music, Aaron Copland. Violinist Tessa Lark wowed Sunriver audiences in 2024 with her performance of Michael Torke’s Sky, and she’ll do the same this year with the bluegrass-inflected Violin Concerto by Edgar Meyer. The season closes with one of the greatest Romantic symphonies ever composed: Schumann’s Symphony No. 1, “Spring.”The post Sunriver Music Festival’s Season Fina

Lets Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet with Ms Sarah The most popular Lets Paint class.Email your photograph to Ms Sarah ([email protected]) and she will prepare your canvas for a fun Paint Your Pet class.All experience levels welcome.The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/lets-paint-your-pet-2/">Lets Paint Your Pet</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Hat Burning Workshop

Make a hat that’s truly yours—fun to wear, fun to show off.In this hands-on workshop with Freckles Creative Club, you’ll design and burn your own premium vegan suede hat from start to finish. Whether you want to keep it simple or add detail, she will guide you step-by-step so you feel confident, even if it’s your first time.What’s included:• Premium vegan suede wide-brim hat• All tools + materials, including wood-burning tools and practice pieces• Embellishments like hat bands, feathers, and acc

IN A LANDSCAPE Concert – East Lake Resort August 20 & 21

For the 11th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild – tours the American West. Mountain tops, old-growth forests, and sunny meadows replace the traditional concert hall in the series featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Listen through wireless headphones and wander afield with the music as a soundtrack to your experience in the wild.This is 1 of 2 IN A LANDSCAPE concerts at East Lake- Thursday, August 20 and Friday, August, 21.About this Lan

NEEDTOBREATHE

Tickets now on sale. Available online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District.Chair rentals for General Admission tickets available while supplies last.If you think you’ll want a chair at the show, we recommend securing your rental at the time of ticket purchase.Note: chair set up location may be designated on show nightNEEDTOBREATHE is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated band known for their distinctive blend of Americana, alt-rock, and spiritual depth. The South Carolina–

Central Oregon youth seek mentors as new school year begins

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon is asking community members to become mentors as 78 local youth await matches for the new school year. The organization, a program of J Bar J Youth Services, ...

Oregon highlights paid family leave options for new parents this month

Paid Leave Oregon is highlighting paid family leave benefits available to new parents during National Breastfeeding Month ...

City of Bend Announces Welcoming Week 2026

The City of Bend is thrilled to announce the ninth annual celebration of Welcoming Week from Sept. 10-19. This annual celebration aims to bring together