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Have you been to Runaround Sue yet? Austin syltyle bbq brought to you by the folks behind El Sancho Taco Shop
Pictured: Cowboy caviar, brisket and pulled pork.
1254 NW Galveston Ave, in the old El Sancho Westside location.

Did you know? Every ticket to Theater in the Park does more than bring live theater to Bend.

$1 from every ticket sold goes directly to the Lay It Out Foundation, helping fund local journalism right here in Central Oregon. Your night out helps keep independent reporting strong while supporting community arts!

See a great show. Support a great cause. 👏

Everybody’s doing it ! Checking out the newly opened the_waywest Jackstraw Apartments in Box Factory Bend Oregon ! Walk 🚶🏻‍♀️, ride 🚴, or drive 🚙 on over for lunch, dinner or drinks 🍹The patio is bomb 😎 the beers 🍺 can’t be beat & the meats 🥩 🥓🍖oh the meats !!!

Bend Into Balance: Jon Paul Crimi, Founder and CEO of Breathe With JP 🎧

Meet Jon Paul Crimi, a Breathwork facilitator whose own journey from addiction to healing inspired a mission to help others transform their lives.

With 15+ years of experience, Jon Paul has guided everyone from top executives and elite athletes to everyday people through powerful Breathwork experiences. He's led workshops around the world, facilitated sessions at Tony Robbins events, and helped hundreds of thousands reduce stress, process trauma, and reconnect with themselves.

Now based in Bend, Jon Paul is bringing his practical, no-fluff approach to Breathwork to our community. Ready to experience it for yourself?

After years of gnomes, growlers, barrel-aged magic and unforgettable pours, 2026 marks the final Little Woody.

On August 29, beer lovers can gather one last time to celebrate the brewers, distillers, partners and community that made this festival a Central Oregon tradition. This is the final chance to sip, savor, and experience one of Bend's most beloved beer festivals! 🍻

The Last Woody features a 5K Beer Run, comedy contest, costume contest, VIP tastings, fairy tale trivia, live music, one-of-a-kind merch and, of course, the legendary lineup of barrel-aged beers, ciders and whiskey that has kept longtime "gnomies" coming back year after year. 🏃‍♀️🍺🧙

One day only. One last pour. One final Woody.
Read the full story on bendsource.com, then head to thelittlewoody.com for tickets, the full schedule, and everything you need to know before the festival!

What a way to kick off the weekend!!! 🎈

The skies over Bend were packed with colorful balloons this morning, and the fun is just getting started! 💥 Join us tonight at the Bend Night Glow for live music, local vendors, food, drinks, and, of course, MORE balloons lighting up the evening sky 🌌

Didn’t make it today? No worries! Balloons Over Bend is happening all weekend long at COCC, so you’ve still got plenty of chances to catch the magic👏🎈 See you there!

Community comes first. ❤️ If you’re a family being evacuated due to the wildfires, or a firefighter/first responder keeping us safe, please come by Fat Tony’s for a free meal. We’re in this together.

This week on Bend Into Balance🎧

We’re joined by John O’Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project. John shares his expertise on youth sports, helping coaches, parents, schools, and organizations create healthier, more positive experiences for young athletes. With more than 30 years of coaching experience, three bestselling books, and work with organizations including U.S. Soccer, USA Swimming, and the PGA, John has become a leading voice in changing the way we think about youth sports.

Tune in to this week’s episode through bendsource.com or listen HERE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0vCYNV0DppKoTofKBoERhJ?si=64gNoTRWQfS-hz6G1OeF3A&utm_source=copy-link.

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