Good morning, Bend.

On Saturday morning, the 34th annual Spring Thing cleanup at Smith Rock State Park brought together 23 Mazamas and 29 local groups to clear dirt from boardwalks and repair trails + build staircases, followed by games, a band, vendors, a meal, and an auction.

The annual Foodie Crawl returned last Sunday in downtown Bend, raising funds for local food assistance as 350 participants sampled offerings from 12 restaurants and breweries before finishing the event at McMenamins — a key fundraiser for NeighborImpact.

Local coffee roaster Sisters Coffee Company opened its café at the Jackstraw development on S.W.

Industrial Way with a soft opening on April 23; a grand opening will be held on May 22. The café offers freshly roasted coffee, espresso drinks + food daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sandy Wagner of SELCO Community Credit Union advises locals to use spring for a financial refresh by reviewing debts, automating savings, and updating security measures.

Residents are encouraged to trim unwanted charges to foster smoother spending ahead of summer.

About Oregon Gold: A History of Mining

7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Tickets required — Explore the untold story of Oregon's gold rush from 1862 to 1910.

Intimate Night with Eric Leadbetter

7-11 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — Enjoy a cozy evening of music and storytelling with Eric Leadbetter.

Chris Beland Live Performance

7 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $11 — Experience heartfelt songwriting from a passionate artist immersed in the dreams of everyday life.

Purpose Derby

1-4 p.m. — The Commonwealth Pub — Free entry — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby while supporting StirrUp Purpose through fun activities and auctions.

Fresh Finds Market at Juniper Preserve

11 AM – 5 PM — Juniper Preserve, Golf & Wellness Resort — Free entry — Celebrate spring with local produce, artisan goods, and adoptable pups at this community farmers market.

Charting American Pika Resilience

7-8 p.m. — McMenamins Old St. Francis School — Free, RSVP required — Explore how American pikas adapt to climate change in Central Oregon's wilderness.

Let's Talk About It – Free Child Development Training

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - East Bend Campus — Free entry — Gain valuable insights into child development and learn effective communication strategies for discussing sensitive topics with children.

Portland Cello Project Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $32 – $52 — Experience a genre-bending journey from Bach to hip hop in a high-energy cello performance.

Paula Poundstone

7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the legendary observational humor of iconic comedian Paula Poundstone.

Not'cho Grandma's Bingo Fundraiser

9:30 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $13 entry — Experience high-energy bingo while supporting the YOUNI Movement's mission for community joy.