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78Events this week
12Free things to do
92New spots
85New stories

● Checked Wednesday, November 11, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Bend

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 78 events, day by day →

HOLIDAY STORE PARTY 🎄

Thursday · Maurices (Redmond, OR)

Free Car Seat Check

Thursday 9am · Redmond Fire & Rescue · Free

A Very Merry Mixer 🥂

Thursday 4pm · Southern Crossing

Friends & Family Party

Thursday 5pm · Bend

Reiki Healing and Sound Circle

Thursday 5:30pm · Sisters Wellness Collective

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New in Bend

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Second Wind Sports Bend

Entertainment

Give your gear a second life: Second Wind Sports Bend is the family-owned spot for lightly used, high-end outdoor gear and apparel, plus consignment with clear rates, bike repair and tune-ups, hot board waxing, and BOTE paddle board rentals… perfect when your closet is full but your adventures keep…

secondwindbend.com ↗

The Bend Store

Shopping

Show your Bend pride: For Bend folks who want gifts that actually feel like home, The Bend Store curates Bend logo gear, Silipint cups, and locally-made goods alongside art prints and cards from names like Megan Marie Myers and Sheila Dunn.

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The Sainted

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Thrift finds that hit: The Sainted is a Bend thrift spot built for the thrill of the hunt, with a rotating mix of quality secondhand pieces that reward repeat visits.

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Most read in Bend

The five stories Bend readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Sushi restaurant closes in Bend - The Bulletin

    Mio Sushi recently closed in Bend after almost 20 years in business.

    Full story at bendbulletin.com ↗

  2. Caldera Ranch development presses on for county approval, despite opposition - The Bulletin

    Plans for a large east Bend development called Caldera Ranch continue to progress, after the county on Thursday held a meeting to change zoning for the area.

    Full story at bendbulletin.com ↗

  3. Silver Rail Elementary restoration work expected to continue next week ahead of students’ return

    BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Restoration work at Silver Rail Elementary is expected to move into its next phase next week as crews prepare the building for the anticipated return of students and staff.

    Full story at ktvz.com ↗

  4. Furnish Hope’s Building Permits for Permanent Space Approved - The Source - Bend, Oregon

    After four months of waiting, Furnish Hope’s building permits are officially approved, clearing the way for renovation work to begin shortly at its future home at 355 NE 2nd Street in Bend.

    Full story at bendsource.com ↗

  5. ‘It’s a nightmare’: Dating in Central Oregon comes with challenges - Redmond Spokesman

    Central Oregon’s geographic isolation, distance between cities and tendency to attract seasonal workers and tourists are just a few factors that have led locals to describe its dating scene as […]

    Full story at redmondspokesman.com ↗

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