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News from the heart of Bend | June 10th

6/10/2021

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It's June 10th, 2021 and we're officially headed into an incredible summer! What are some of your favorite things about summer in Bend, Oregon?

Campfires, cold beers after long hikes, swimming in the river, festivals, frozen cocktails, summer sales, outdoor movies, shorts, live music, backpacking & mountaineering trips... and long days followed by warm nights. It's all just around the corner, folks!

Here in Downtown Bend, we've got all the gear you need for your summer. Looking for gear for your outdoor adventures? Try one of our outdoor stores like Outside In, Patagonia or Fjallraven. Looking for that cute summer outfit that will make you feel like the queen of the day? Stop by Hot Box Betty, JuBeeLee, Truffle Pig Trading Co., or Jack + Millie. Of course, we've also got the experts at FootZone to help you find your perfect pair of shoes for any activity, and Heather at Tres Chic Lingerie can help you find your perfect 'after-hours' outfit. You can count on the locally-owned businesses in Downtown Bend to help you find exactly what you need.

This week, you don't want to miss the champagne jalapeño margarita at the Velvet Lounge in Downtown Bend. MmmmMmmm. We're also in love with the chips and queso at Barrio, and the sweet potato fries at Bend Brewing Company. Plus, we just can't get enough of the bloody marys at The Point Pub and Grill! It's all in Downtown Bend!

Featured Business | Desperado

Desperado captivates a bohemian-inspired wardrobe to fit any lifestyle. Featuring a vast array of women’s clothing, footwear, and accessories plus gifts for women, men, kids & baby at a broad price point with outstanding customer service.

Featured product | Preservation Cleanser

Cascade Cottons provides us with all our beloved Bend appeal, and let us be honest - one cannot have too many Bend hoodies. This waffle knit pullover hoodie is perfect for all your Bend adventures! In Grey or Tan at Cascade Cottons in Downtown Bend - also available for shipping!

Oktoberfest
We are bringing back Oktoberfest! Things will be looking a little different this year and a lot bit more fun, if you are interested in participating as a sponsor, or event host, or maybe you have a couple of fun ideas up your sleeve let us know. Feel free to reach out to hayden@downtownbend.org

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here.

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News from the heart of Bend! 2/25/2021

2/25/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter, News from the ️ of Bend!

Another great week in Downtown, with the snow off the ground and the sun in the sky, our hopes are high for a fun spring just around the corner. Start keeping your eyes peeled for seasonal sales at all our local boutiques and retail shops!

Its been two weeks since restaurants have been allowed dine in-service since early December, and we are ecstatic to see everyone inside and enjoying themselves. With restrictions slowly being lifted we love the increase in shopping local and supporting those places that suffered the most. Thank you!

This week you don’t want to miss grabbing drinks at Joolz, their new cocktail “Anything for Selena” is our new favorite. This mezcal cocktail brings in a rich, smoky flavor, with a splash of Aperol and a dash of house-made strawberry syrup that rounds it out with a nice, sweet flavor. With a full bar, there’s always bound to be something new and delicious at Joolz!

Looking for your new favorite burger, look to Bend Brewing Co, their new whiskey BBQ bacon burger, is stacked high with candied pepper bacon, crispy onions and house made Trade War Stout BBQ sauce. Pair it with a house salad and that view of mirror pond and you are sure to have a great day!

And no week would be complete without stopping by Deschutes Brewery to grab a cold pint of Red Chair while you hang out in their brand new curbside dining (especially now that spring is right around the corner!)

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here.

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Coconut Hibiscus Body Scrub with Organic Sugar at Oregon Body and Bath is ultra-gentle and guaranteed not to sting or irritate freshly shaven skin. Made with organic cane sugar and organic soybean oil, this natural scrub gently cleanses, lifts away.... read more.

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Hot Box Betty is an upscale women’s boutique in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon, offering a unique collection of designer clothing, accessories and jewelry. Hot Box Betty strives to provide customers with a warm and welcoming experience while cultivating lasting relationships.
With hand-selected pieces... read more.

News from the Downtown Association

It was a week filled with accomplishments at the DBBA! As we've mentioned before, since the onset of the global pandemic, we've seen an increase in trash, litter, graffiti and stickers in the downtown core. Our team is meticulous in making sure that ... read more.

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Downtown Bend Newsletter | News from the heart of Bend!

2/18/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter, News from the ️ of Bend!

We all know that spring is just around the corner, and it sure does feel good. We might have had snow last week, but we can begin to look forward to our spring and summer adventures and plans.

For the Downtown Bend Economic Improvement District (EID), we are dreaming of spring and summer, and creating visions and plans for even further into the future. Will you join us in this visioning? CLICK HERE to share with us what you would love the future of Downtown Bend to look like.

We love when folks come to enjoy downtown on foot, bicycle, tricycle, or one-wheel - but if you're driving, that is great too. Parking in Downtown Bend is easy and convenient. On the street parking is designed for quick trips (2 hour max), and the parking lots are designed for longer stays. You can park in the Mirror Pond lots for up to 4 hours, or if you are staying more than 4 hours, choose the parking garage where you can park all day. Parking on the streets is free, and all the lots & the garage are just $1/hour. For additional information on parking in downtown, click here.

Now, for our weekly recommendations...

This week you don't want to miss grabbing drinks at Barrio. We recommend trying theMaracuya: Pisco, passionfruit, lime, agave, egg whites, and bitters. Oh my, it's delicious. (Psst... Barrio also has 10 different types of margaritas!!) While you're there, you might as well try a few tapas too!

We also recommend that you try the Mac & Cheese at The Point. You can add it as a side to any of their amazing menu items. Sit outside by the fire and watch Bend go by - their location on the corner of Bond and Franklin provides the perfect people watching! Or, choose to eat indoors, and enjoy their homey atmosphere.

.. and last but not least, your life in Bend will not be complete until you try the Smoked Salmon Brioche Toast at Blissful Spoon & then share an order of Churro Waffles with your best friend over a second cup of coffee.

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here.

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Super soft, lightweight, and airy, this boxy fit cropped top at LuLu's Bend Boutique, wears like a tee and is super flattering. Rows of rainbow hearts are knit across the body. The wide, feminine neckline is offset by the dropped shoulder and slouchy ... read more.

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Jeffrey Murray started his business, Jeffrey Murray Photography, back in 2007, showing his work at fine art shows throughout the country. Jeffrey's work speaks for itself, so our recommendations wouldn't be completed without compelling you to click by sharing a few of his photos (see below), & click here for more!

News from the Downtown Association

It was an exciting week in Downtown Bend as we managed the first real snowstorm of the year. We hired extra seasonal help to make sure that we were able to keep downtown cleared and accessible. The City, DBBA, and downtown businesses worked together and... read more.

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News from the heart of Bend!

2/11/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter, News from the ️ of Bend!

Happy Thursday! Let's count amazing things to be grateful for today...

Deschutes County will move from Extreme Risk to High-Risk tomorrow (Friday 2/12)
You can now eat indoors at your favorite restaurant (make your reservations for Valentine's Day right this minute!)
We have a winter snowstorm to play in over the weekend!
It's a 3-day weekend for a lot of folks
You can do something kind for someone today
Chocolate ice cream is always available for purchase (seriously, guys, 7 days a week!)

... and you can see Downtown covered in hearts on Sunday thanks to the Waldorf School of Bend. You don't want to miss this! We highly recommend planning a snowy walk through our historic downtown 'bombed' with hearts made by local children. Honestly, how much better could it get? Over 1,000 hearts will cover Minnesota Ave. The installation will begin around 7am on Sunday, and the art project will be completed and cleaned up by 9am on Monday. Stroll through hearts, stop by your favorite coffee shop - grab some cocoa, have some breakfast, maybe an Irish coffee or a bloody mary... Mmmm, Mmmm. Valentine's Day sure is looking good. ️️

(Thank you to Katie at Wool Town Bend for most of the great heart bomb photos from previous years!)

For Valentine's Day, you have just a few more shopping days! We love these last-minute gift ideas.

️ Okay, before we start talking about the products we love from this store - can we just take a minute to embrace the message on Bronwen's website? "Clearing space for what feels most authentically like you" - wow, yes. That feels like what this year has been all about. Thank you, Bronwen. Now - down to gifts for your loved ones... We adore this, this, this, and this (and we think you will too!)

️ We're so in love with this square blanket kit from Wool Town. This is the perfect gift for someone you love. Beautiful colors, great design, hours of engagement - this is a fabulous gift for the knitter in your life.

️ It might be tiny - but we LOVE this hatchet pin from Revolvr Menswear. Who says love can't come in a 0.5" x 1" die-cast soft-enamel pin with black rubber clutch?

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here.

Featured Product

Peterson Contemporary Art Gallery is the foremost CONTEMPORARY art gallery in the heart of Bend, Oregon located in a great basement space down the stairs off Oregon Ave. The piece to the right is by Robert Schlegel, read more here.

Featured Business

Wild Rose Thai is located in the heart of Downtown Bend, Oregon and is a local favorite. Traditionally a very rural cuisine, Northern Thai food is an experience for all five senses. The folks at Wild Rose Thai never frown on using your hands as utensils – read more...

News from the Downtown Association

What a wonderful week! It was announced this week that Deschutes County was set to move from "Extreme Risk" to "High Risk", allowing restaurants to open for indoor dining up to 25% capacity. It's so great to begin to see a light at the end of the COVID tunnel... read more.

ENTER TO WIN!! We've got a wonderful winter storm headed our way (starting today!) - Take your best winter photos in Downtown Bend and post them with the hashtag #downtownbend to be entered to win $100 in Downtown Dollars to spend at your favorite local shop or restaurant!!

These are just a few of our favorite winter photos of our Downtown over the years. ️️ We can't wait to see yours!

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News from the heart of Bend

2/4/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter, News from the ️ of Bend!

Happy Thursday, my friends. It's February - the month of love, football, groundhogs and so much more. February is Black History Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate African-American culture. February also plays host to Mardi Gras, National Margarita Day, National Pizza Day, and National Drink Wine Day.

To celebrate Black History Month, we'd like to recommend purchasing a new book from this Anti-Racist Reading List from Dudley's Bookshop Cafe, purchasing Black is Beautiful beer from Joolz to raise funds for police brutality reform and legal defenses for those who have been wronged, or supporting our local community partner, COBLA.

For your COVID-safe Superbowl party, we like to recommend these cute little football cookies from Great Harvest (we have a family pod of 5, so we're planning to get several dozen ), and, of course, BEER. For what would the Super Bowl be without a cold beer in hand! Make sure to shop local and pick up your beer from downtown, click here, here, and here for some of our favorites!

Groundhog day is past, and we know we have six more weeks of winter, which means more sweatshirt weather! Yay! We're in love with this 'Good Things Happen' women’s prAna Cozy Up Sweatshirt from Outside In.

For Valentine's Day, we love these gift ideas! --

️ These wool-wrapped horseshoes from Feather's Edge are beautiful! Hanging a horseshoe facing upwards in a "U" shape is said to keep evil out and bring good luck into your home. Whether you believe the legend or not, you have to admit, these horseshoes make for uniquely beautiful home decor and a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift for your loved one.

️ This "I love you more" charm from Just a Little Charm is sure to delight your special someone!

️ Valentine's Day certainly wouldn't be complete without shopping for new lingerie. We'd like to recommend this Red Silky Smooth Cage Bustier from Tres Chic Lingerie, or one of Romantique's fine selection of French and Italian lace-trimmed lingerie.

... and plan ahead for these special dates too!

Feb 9th, National Pizza Day (Order your pizza here)
Feb 16th, Mardi Gras (shop for fabulous outfits & accessaries here, here, and here)
Feb 18th, National Drink Wine Day (get your wine here, here, or here)
Feb 22nd, National Margarita Day (get your margarita's here, here, or here)

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here.

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The Singi 20 Daypack from Fjällräven in Downtown Bend is perfect! As the smallest sibling in the Singi range, this 20-liter model is perfect for shorter excursions – on foot, hunting, or fishing – as well as everyday use. The zippered top opening gives ...read more.

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The Red Chair gallery is an artist operated venue for Central Oregon artists. Its mission is to incorporate fine art and contemporary craft, in one location, and to create an environment exclusive to regional artists for the enjoyment of the local population and the ... read more

News from the Downtown Association

It was another beautiful week in Bend, Oregon and a terrific week in Downtown Bend. Our on-the-street crews did a bit of extra deep cleaning, continued to keep snow and ice removed from Downtown walkways and began documents some much-needed ...read more.

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News from the Heart of Bend | Jan 28th, 2021

1/28/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter, News from the of Bend!

It's the last Thursday of January, and that means that we're only 17 days away from the holiday known as Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, and Singles Awareness Day. Regardless of which one of the versions of this holiday you'll be celebrating on Feb 14th - one thing is certain, it's all about LOVE. Loving your sweetie, your friends, or yourself - Feb 14th calls for a celebration of love.

Here are some of our suggestions for celebrating this special holiday, and remember to shop early so that you're not in a rush as the holiday approaches.

We adore this Red Poppy Vase from Paper Jazz, and at just $16.50 it is the perfect gift, guaranteed to light up the face of someone you love.

We can't say enough good things about this Bloody Mary Gift Pack from McMenamins for just $45 bucks. This package makes a great gift, and if you're lucky your loved one will share it with you on a lazy Sunday Valentine's morning!

This Moonshine Cologne from Revolvr Mensware is sure to make you want to snuggle up close to the one you love. At just $76 it's the perfect gift for the man in your life!

Booking your loved one a massage at aosSkincare will result in your sweetie feeling relaxed, cherished & completely grateful to you for such a caring gift!

The Love Poems of Rumi from Dudley's Bookshop Cafe is a classic Valentine's gift. Thoughtful, romantic, and deeply spiritual - this is a soulful gift that will open up the heart.

We'll have more Valentine's Day shopping ideas for you next week!

We'd also like to welcome Blissful Spoon to our family of locally-owned downtown businesses. Blissful Spoon offers gluten-free, vegan, and paleo treats just for you! They are located on the corner of Brooks and Newport in the new building next to Bend Brewing Co. Stop by and say Hi, and make sure to follow them on their Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with all their offerings!

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here.

Featured Product

If you are anything like me (and half the other people living in Bend), you've been enjoying these beautiful sunny days outdoors playing, running, skiing, hiking - and loving our Central Oregon landscape. This top from FootZone is the perfect addition...read more.

Featured Business

Chef Jaclyn Perez and Betsy McDonald come together to present Bend, Oregon with a unique dining experience at The Lemon Tree in Downtown Bend. Jaclyn and Betsy met while working on Mega Yachts cruising around the world.... read more.

News from the Downtown Association

Wow! It was a busy week in Downtown Bend! First of all,... SNOW! The first significant snow of the season. Yea! In Downtown Bend, the DBBA is responsible for clearing a 6 foot path on all of the sidewalks, keeping the ADA parking stalls cleared, and clearing the areas connected to the crosswalks... read more.

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News from the Heart of Bend | 1/14/21

1/14/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter!

January sure does feel like springtime this year with our dry, mild weather. This means that it is the perfect time to enjoy some outdoor seating at our local coffee shops, restaurants, and bars in Downtown Bend. You can enjoy delicious food and cocktails while growing your heart (and the hearts of our local business owners) at least 3 sizes - knowing that you are part of the solution and doing your part to support local. ❥

If you are looking for amazing outdoor spaces to support during COVID restrictions, click here, + just a few quick recommendations, & to stay updated with a few of our favorites (and see cool pictures!) check out these links:
For Coffee: Bellatazza, Looney Bean, Thump
For Dinner: 900 Wall, 5 Fusion, BBC
For Drinks: Astro, Dogwood, Velvet
We have tons of COVID-safe options for you and your pod! Please use our directory to get in touch with your favorite downtown hotspot!

This week, you don't want to miss the Vanilla Burban Pecan gelato from Bonta's Gelato's Downtown Scoop Shop. This is the real deal - Bend's own C.W. Irwin straight bourbon from Oregon Spirit Distillers, which has been aged for three years in a medium char, new American oak barrel. The good stuff is blended with 100% pure Madagascar bourbon vanilla and layered with hand-roasted, salted, and buttered pecans from the Schermer Farm in Georgia.

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here. Thanks for supporting your local Bend families! Remember, we're in this together and we need you!

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Beach Hut Deli is located in downtown Bend on Brooks Alley overlooking Drake Park and the Commons Plaza. The deli serves delicious gourmet hot and cold sandwiches, hot soups, and healthy salads. In addition to the amazing food there are 16 taps serving the finest local brews and wines. Read more...

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Yala Delia Nightgown at Oregon Body & Bath

The Delia gown guarantees sweet dreams. The swingy style complements every body, and details such as the pin tucks in front and soft keyhole opening in the back add a unique flair. Read more....

News from the Downtown Association

This week the DBBA was busy working to keep Downtown Bend vibrant and thriving!

This week we were very happy to install new, updated parking banners in Downtown Bend to help streamline our parking communication. Parking in Downtown is easy and convenient...., Read more....

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News from the Heart of Bend | 1/7/21

1/7/2021

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter!

We hope that you had a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones, and we are wishing you, and our entire community, a happy new year.

If you haven't checked it out - we've got some great outdoor spaces for you to hang out with your friends in Downtown Bend. Check out these spaces here, here, and here - and make sure to call your favorite downtown spot to see how you can support them during this pandemic.

For any of you who attended summer camp (like me) you might remember the song ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ Sandwiches are beautiful, sandwiches are fine, I like sandwiches, I eat them all them all the time...♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ Well, I don't know about you, but I still think that sandwiches are beautiful & fine! If you love sandwiches too, make sure you check out the menu at Beach Hut Deli and remember that you can order online and pick it up in the shop or curbside. You can also order on Doordash and have your lunch delivered straight to your home or office.

If you are like most of us, you might be thinking about your fitness goals for 2021 right about now - if so, make sure to check out the Princess Athletics website or stop by and see them at 945 NW Wall Street to pick up some new gear to support you in your athletic goals.

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here. Thanks for supporting your local Bend families! Remember, we're in this together and we need you!

Featured Product

This week, we're excited to feature this Snake Print Maxi Dress by Miss Me from Desperado Boutique on Bond Street in Downtown Bend.

Get what you want in this stylish maxi dress with a smocking neck and ribbed waistline.. read more.

Featured Business

Azura' Hair Studio is a full-service salon in downtown Bend, Oregon. Our independent contractor professionals offer Men & Women Haircuts, Master hair colorists, design haircuts, bridal updos, Deva Curl cut and color techniques, highlights, ombre, ..read more

News from the Downtown Association

This week the DBBA was busy working to keep Downtown Bend vibrant and thriving!

We wrapped up the holiday season, and as we rush head-long into a new year, we're busy at work renewing the downtown EID, keeping... read more.

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Downtown Bend Newsletter | 12/17/20

12/17/2020

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter!

Wow! It's already December seventeenth and we are just 7 days away from Christmas! But don't worry - Downtown Bend has all your last-minute gift shopping covered.

This newsletter is going to be a little bit different, as we are going to be focusing on helping you get all the gifts you need for the holiday! Plus, check out the Tower Theatre's 'Live to your Home' holiday line-up below.

There are so many incredible, one of a kind gifts in Downtown Bend, it would be impossible for us to list them all. Here are just a few of our suggestions - and all of these can be purchased online or in-person, so let's get shopping!!

Gift Ideas from Downtown Bend

Half a pound of your favorite locally-roasted coffee from Bellatazza and an adorable orange porcelain mug, just $25. Choose your favorite blend/varietal and specify your grind. Delivered to your door in the Bend area.

All for Beer and Love for All T-shirt from Deschutes Brewery, $20. Everyone deserves great beer and powerful love. If you support that, you should wear this shirt loud and proud where it can't be ignored. It helps that it's also an incredibly comfy tri-blend of strength, softness, and colorfastness.

We love these quote tiles from Feather's Edge on Minnesota Ave in Downtown Bend.
You can click here to see all the varieties and to purchase your favorite!
Just $16 per tile!

Fender Refugee Fedora from Revolvr Menswear. This hat features a genuine leather band and music-inspired details including a pin as well as a guitar pick pockets in the sweatband. Just $89, Click here to purchase, or visit Revolvr on Wall Street in Downtown Bend.

Wick Forest Candles at Jubeelee. Scents available in Woodland Rose, River Woods, Morning Bird, Wild Love & Winter's Eve. Pure creamy soy was goodness, bottom wick, phthalate-free, and infused with essential oils. Only $18.95, click here to purchase, or visit Jubeelee in person on Wall Street in Downtown Bend.

Oregon Lavender & Sage Gift Set at aos Skincare and Wellness Spa, just $40. Pamper yourself or someone special with this lovely set of their most popular aroma. The fresh scent of organic, locally grown English lavender paired with desert sage for a calming, mind-clearing experience any time of day.

Make your own shoulder bag with this Elizabeth Bag Kit. This is the perfect felted shoulder bag kit! Felting involves knitting a yarn loosely, then shrinking it intentionally in hot water in your washing machine. Plymouth Gina yarn creates stripes and then felts into a sturdy yet soft fabric. Just $56 at Wool Town in Downtown Bend.

Special 3 pack of hand-picked fine wines… Perfect for pairing with the holiday season! On Sale now for $180 from the Good Drop Wine Shoppe in Downtown Bend. Your package includes:
Waris Hubert Armorial Blanc de Noirs Champagne
2019 Bandol Domaine Tempier White Wine
2016 00 Wines VGR (Very Good Red, Pinot Noir)

Buddhas Ritual Wellness Kit at Wren & Wild Clean Beauty. The Exclusive Gold Edition Ritual Kit is full of aromatherapeutic goodness and offers triple blessings to support courage, connection, and clarity. Thoughtfully curated by Amanda Giacomini of Ten Thousand Buddhas with mindfulness practices to create a complete blessing experience. $69 at Wren & Wild Clean Beauty

Cotopaxi Men's Fuego Down Vest at Outside In.

Blending responsibly sourced, water-resistant goose down with a streamlined design, the Fuego Vest is the perfect outer layer and midlayer in one. There’s an adjustable drawcord at the hem, along with two zippered hand pockets and two interior stash pockets. $150

Whiskey Quad Gift Pack from McMenamins, $64.

Gift Pack Includes a 200ml flask sized bottle of:
☆ Hogshead Whiskey
☆ Monkey Puzzle
☆ Billy Rye Whiskey
☆ Billy Wheat Whiskey

Birducopia 1,000 piece puzzle at Lone Crow Bungalow, $19.95. As an avid naturalist, Charley Harper’s life’s work was painting the insects, plants, birds, and animals he loved. Early on, his ultrarealistic works gave way to familiar scenes based on bold geometric shapes, crisp lines, and jolts of unmodulated color. Thoughtfully conceived and engagingly intricate, this 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle is sure to delight generations of novice and veteran puzzleworkers.

Forest Animals on Canvas at LARK Mountian Modern, 24x48 $265. This playful piece is perfect for natural interiors and is a beautiful addition to the textured, layered home. This artwork was made utilizing the giclée printing method to achieve optimum clarity and color resolution, printing onto an artist’s grade premium canvas.

Adorable Mason Jar Shot Glass at Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Bend Tasting Room, $4.95. This will make a much-loved gift as a set of 2, 4, or 6. Crater Lake Spirits is a local Bend, Oregon company.

Stitched Notebook Set at Jubeelee, $12.95. Good things come in threes, and Jubeelee's Stitched Notebook Set is no exception. Each bundle features three notebooks with full-color covers, stitched binding, gold foil accents, and 64 ruled pages.

Engraved Hip Flask at Scout and Pine in Downtown Bend, $34 Engraved map of Bend, Oregon Streets or Mount Hood Topography - and coordinates on 6oz hip flask. Includes canvas bag and funnel. Weight - 0.4lbs. Measurement - 5in x 1in x 4in.

You can browse all our Downtown Bend stores from the comfort of your home on our Downtown Online webpage & we always love to welcome you in-person to our lovely historic Downtown.

We want to let you know how much we appreciate that you chose to support local small businesses this week. THANK YOU! You matter - and the actions that you choose are making a difference. Every smile given, every dollar spent locally, every kind word - it all makes and difference.

Downtown Dollars eGift cards are so easy!
Just purchase here, and your loved one will get a text message alerting them to their gift. You can even add a gift message.

Check out The Tower Theatre's Live to Your Home holiday calendar!

Pick up some take-out, and spend the evening at home supporting the arts and our local restaurants!

Thursday, Dec. 17 @ 7 pm (Thru Dec. 25)
Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy “Celtic Family Christmas”

Friday, Dec. 18 @ 5 pm (Thru Dec. 26)
We Banjo 3 “A Winter Wonderful”

Saturday, Dec. 19 @ 5 pm
Moscow Ballet “Great Russian Nutcracker"

Monday, Dec. 21 @ 6 pm (Thru Dec. 28)
Bob Shaw in Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory”

Wednesday, Dec. 23 @ 6 pm (Thru Dec. 25)
Blind Boys from Alabama Christmas Show

Thursday, Dec. 24 @ 7 pm
The Storm Large Holiday Ordeal

Wednesday, Dec. 30 @ 6 pm
Naturally 7’s “2020 Year in Review”

Thursday, Dec. 31 @ 7 pm
Majesty - A Tribute to Queen

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Downtown Bend Newsletter | 12/10/2020

12/10/2020

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Welcome to the Downtown Bend Newsletter!

We want to let you know how much we appreciate that you chose to support local small businesses this week. THANK YOU! You matter - and the actions that you choose are making a difference. Every smile given, every dollar spent locally, every kind word - it all makes and difference.

We'd like to invite you to stop by Village Interiors, a local home-furnishing store that recently relocated from Lava Road to Wall Street in Downtown Bend. We are also excited to welcome Backporch Coffee to Downtown Bend! Backporch will be opening soon - so keep your eye out for their 'open' sign on Bond Street.

This week we recommend a trip to Great Harvest Bread Co. They have the cutest holiday-themed cookies, you can place your order for holiday rolls while you are there, and don't miss your chance to eat their Spicy Apple Bacon Grilled Cheese - melted sharp cheddar cheese & provolone, thinly sliced apples, bacon, and pepper jelly. MmmmmMmmmm.

We also want to make sure that you have enough great beer at home this week, because friends don't let friends go without good beer during the holiday season (especially a COVID holiday season!). Stop by Deschutes Brewery (Jubelale Winter Ale!), Bend Brewing Co. (Sno'd In Winter Ale!),or White Water Taphouse (Fremont B-Bomb!) and pick up your favorite brew!

If you haven't picked up a copy of The Source Weekly yet, you can click here to see Downtown's Holiday Shopping Guide.

Finally, we can't let this newsletter go out without telling you about the McMenamins Gift Card deal happening right now! Get 5% off gift card purchases totaling $200 or more when you spend $50 on food, beverages and/or merchandise (yes, takeout counts!). For more information, click here.

Plus - make sure to stop by the Community Tree at dusk to watch the lights go on! Bend's Community Tree is located at the top of Drake Park next to The Commons Cafe & Taproom and the Beach Hut Deli.

In-person or online, we've made it easy for you to support local Downtown Bend merchants: For a list of Downtown Bend businesses: click here, for online shopping links: click here, for curbside pick-up and delivery from Downtown Bend restaurants: click here. Thanks for supporting your local Bend families! Remember, we're in this together and we need you!

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