News from the Heart of Bend | August 12th, 2021

Summer has really flown by this year, with September right around the corner, it seems like May was just yesterday. With the smoke in the air and the on going heatwave, outside isn't feeling the most friendly. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and get the AC in your car fixed!

​You know we are approaching the end of summer, because it's already the last Munch & Music of the year this evening. Kicking off at 5:30pm in Drake park, and wrapping up right around (pm, there is plenty of time to get one more night of fun in! For the final event, Precious Byrd, a true locals favorite will be performing to close the 2021 series out. You can find all the information and even a map of the event space on the Munch & Music website here.

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We enjoyed a brief hiatus from the mask mandates and risk level guidelines, however starting Friday August 13th Oregon will be going back to requiring masks indoors. This came after Oregon right a record high of 2,392 cases in a single day since the virus started 18 months ago. The delta variant is sweeping through the unvaccinated population and even affecting some who are vaccinated. With no timeline given, it looks like masks inside will be sticking around for a bit. For more information and state guidelines visit the State of Oregon's website here. 

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                                                                              FootZone Fall Training is Back!​
​2021 FootZone is excited to announce a full slate of Fall training groups including the half marathon, 10k and 5k distances. Our Half Marathon Training Group is a 12 week program starting 8/14/21, coached by Gene Yasuda. Our 8 week 10K group is led by Jayne Rodosevich commencing on September 18th and IntroRUN 5K (8 wk) Training Group begins on 10/9/21, coached by Michelle Poirot. All groups welcome a variety of paces and levels of experience.

Registration and details online: https://www.footzonebend.com/training-groups
Questions? Email Col at col@footzonebend.com or call 541-317-3568.

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      SCALEHOUSE GALLERY NEW EXHIBITION
Be Nice White ... You’re in Bend: Local Artists of Color Challenge the Narrative that Central Oregon has "No Diversity".

On view; August 6, 2021 - September 25, 2021 August 6, 2021 (Bend, Oregon) – Scalehouse Gallery, is pleased to announce their new exhibition, Be Nice White... You’re in Bend: Local Artists of Color Challenge the Narrative that Central Oregon has "No Diversity". This exhibition will open Friday August 6th, and will be on view through Saturday, September 25th. Scalehouse is located in Franklin Crossing on Tin Pan Alley Side. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1pm-6pm and by appointment.

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New Business | ToPa 3D

Welcome ToPa 3D to Downtown!
​ToPa 3D - a reality capture, virtual design and construction, and data visualization company leveraging the latest in 3D capture systems and workflows.
​With an emphasis on Architecture, Engineering, and Construction projects, Historic Preservation, and Geospatial Mapping applications, ToPa 3D provides infrastructure 3D as-built documentation, virtual tours, analysis, visualization, and design support using 3D laser scanners, drones, and other camera equipment. By selecting among the most innovative, systems-thinking professionals in the industry, the ToPa 3D team creates a clear visual, 3D lens for project stakeholders to accelerate their project goals through our high-precision, rapid and cost-effective deliverables.
Let us show you how 3D reality capture technology can help you understand complex problems and develop effective solutions -

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​This week we walked over to White Water Tap House for a drink, with 30 beers on tap, it was hard to pick what we wanted to start with. We recommend "Joy" a juicy pale ale from Block 15 brewing, based out of Corvallis OR. They open at 3 pm and serve cold drinks till 9pm.