Central Oregon New Friends Connection

What’s Happening:
Join us for an evening of bourbon tasting as we explore a range of styles, learn what makes each pour unique, and enjoy great conversation with fellow whiskey enthusiasts. Whether you’re new to bourbon or already a fan, it’s a relaxed way to discover new favorites.
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What to Look Forward To:
We’ll be pouring a selection of bourbon whiskeys. Bourbon is America’s native whiskey—crafted primarily from corn and aged in new charred oak barrels, which gives it its signature notes of vanilla, caramel, and warm spice.

For those in the know, there are several bourbon varieties with distinct flavor profiles that we may be tasting:

• Wheated bourbon — softer, smoother, with honey, caramel, and baked bread notes
• High-rye bourbon — bolder and spicier, with pepper, cinnamon, and dried fruit
• Traditional bourbon — balanced vanilla flavors, toasted oak, brown sugar, and light spice
• Small-batch or single-barrel bourbon — often richer and more complex, with deeper layers of caramel, dark fruit, leather, and smoky oak.

We hope you can join us for an evening of tasting, discovery, and conversation as we compare styles, learn what shapes each pour, and find new favorites.
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Details

• This event will be hosted at a private residence; address details will be sent to confirmed RSVP’s a few days prior.
• Attendance is limited to 20 guests, so please let us know as soon as you can to secure your spot.

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Location:
We will be enjoying this event at a private residence and will provide the address to confirmed RSVP’s a few days before the date of the event.
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RSVP TO HOLD YOUR SPOT
Please be sure to pay in advance for the event fee to hold your spot so that we can confirm a head count. Please be sure to pay Brian sooner than later. $25 per person.
Here is how to pay-

• Venmo: @brian-keith-32 (Phone ends in 2969 if asked)
• PayPal: @briank777 (email: brian777keith@gmail.com, phone 2969)
• Zelle: Brian Keith 541.280 no spam 2969

No refunds given 72 hours prior to the event.

Meet on the corner in front of Mirror Pond Cleaners.

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Join us for a fun stroll downtown. Come out and enjoy! Due to the nature of the many different downtown venues, first Friday crowds, and variety of tastes/art/wine/food, etc. - It can be a challenge to stay together as a group.
I will also 'live post' comments and location here on Meetup as the evening progresses. "Sensational local & national art at dozens of businesses on the first Friday of every month. Shops are matched with artists, musicians, and performers. Many businesses stay open late and will serve food and wine as they welcome you in to enjoy their space and this wonderful evening."

Let stroll and socialize together as we seek out new and interesting local artists. I have heard rumors there may be food and wine at some venues. I will 'live post' a few times during the event if you want to join late. Afterwards, we may seek out a nightcap and live music. Let's start at the corner of NW Franklin and Bond - in front of Mirror Pond cleaners (great place, btw) and go up Bond street, back down Wall. As usually happens, smaller groups tend to break off, perhaps to linger at an especially enjoyable gallery or to hear the latest tunes of live music. It's all good!

Channel your inner pirate!

Calling all pirates and pirate wenches!! Put on your best Pirate outfit and attitude and let's party on the river. NO GLASS CONTAINTERS!

*5:30 ish Launch
*Paddle and listen to tunes with other Bend Folks
Bring snacks, a hoodie and a towel... it can get cold on those Bend summer nights!

Don't have a ticket? No worries! We will launch from Riverbend Park and float /paddle to old Mill area. We might just happen to linger in an area on the river next to Hayden Amphitheatre and listen to music. Could be cooler in the evening so dress appropriately. Might need a flashlight/headlamp for the paddle home.