Bendite Activities Meetup Group

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About us

Welcome to Bendite Activities Meetup Group! We’re glad you joined and we look forward to getting acquainted and experiencing a wide array of activities together!

Our group is open to men and women and we have some dog friendly events as well! If you’re looking for social as well as active events, chances are you’ll enjoy being a Bendite Member! We host events that are geared toward socializing as well as living a healthy, balanced, and active lifestyle!

How are we unique? We consistently schedule a wide range of activities that cater to the unique interests of our members. We make it a point to schedule 12+ activities per month! Our group is known for introducing Bendites to many new activities and experiences as well as fostering social connections!

If you’re new to the area, our group is a great place to meet new people and become familiar with activities in our region; hidden gems as well as activities that top the list of most popular things to do! The scope of our activities expands beyond Central Oregon as well. For instance, we participate in annual hikes in such beautiful places as Clear Lake and Suttle Lake! Whether you’ve lived in Bend for a while or you are new, we look forward to enabling you to get the most out of the numerous fun activities available to us in beautiful Oregon!

Our members enjoy participating in activities such as walking, hiking, coffee gatherings, food trucks, pubs, beer & wine tasting, live music, theatre, and other fun events! Our goals are to foster friendships, introduce members to new activities, welcome newcomers, and provide a wide array of activities that promote a happy and healthy lifestyle! There are no annual dues.

GUIDELINES:

KEEP YOUR MEETUP PROFILE CURRENT:

You must provide a current profile photo and at least first name at all times. It goes without saying we need to match your photo to your RSVP in order to monitor event attendance, get to know you, and introduce you to the group.

ATTEND AT YOUR OWN RISK:

The organizers of this event are unpaid volunteers. By signing up for events, you agree to assume all responsibility for your own preparedness, safety, health consequences, conduct, and well-being.

RSVP/ NO SHOW POLICIES:

RSVP:

Please be respectful and update your RSVP to "Not Going" as early as possible within the days leading up the event. Some of our events are scheduled as early as 2-4 weeks in advance of the event and it's understood that things come up /life changes. You must update your RSVP to "Not Going" a minimum of 24 hours in advance of an event, especially an event with a Wait List. This allows members on the Waitlist to attend if they are moved from the Wait List to "Going". You will receive a notification (s) in the Event Comments within 24-48 hours reminding you to update your RSVP if you are not able to attend. You can remove yourself from being listed as "Going" by clicking on EDIT RSVP and change it to "NO". IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR RSVP, DIRECT MESSAGE THE EVENT ORGANIZER.

NO SHOWS:

No Shows are disrespectful and they prevent members on a wait list from having the opportunity to attend an event. The Meetup Organizer actively monitors each member's number of "No Shows" within the Member Profile. In instances where a member is a frequent "No Show", the Meetup Organizer reserves the right to address the issue on a case by case basis. The Meetup Organizer reserves the right to suspend a member who is has been a "No Show" at 3 or more events. Naturally, there are situations when there are good reasons to not be able to show up.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

If road or trail conditions are not safe, events may be canceled, postponed, or rescheduled. Please make it a practice to review events updates/comments/announcements posted by the organizer prior to the event.

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🍻 🇩🇪 Van Henion Brewing Tasting Room in NE Bend- Drinks + Food Trucks 🍕 🌯

Thu, Jan 29 · 4:00 PM PST

Van Henion Brewing Company, 63067 Plateau Dr, Bend, OR, US

This will be our first Meetup at Van Henion!🍻 They are a small, super chill, laid-back, NO FRILLS, neighborhood brewery and tasting room. They specialize in German 🇩🇪 style beers.🍻 Prost!

The Brewery

“Van Henion Brewing operates a completely manual 50 Barrel, 5 vessel brewhouse with a steam fired kettle. The cellar comprises various 60, 120, 180 and 200 barrel fermentation tanks. The outsized cellar has the capacity to put out 30,000 barrels a year, but currently operates at a fraction of that output. The extra tank space allows for plenty of lagering time. All Van Henion lagers spend at minimum 8 weeks in tank before packaging. All beers are packaged on site with an inline Twin Monkey canning line. Van Henion also has a fully equipped lab to ensure quality and proper yeast management.”

Other than beer, they serve fantastic cider from Bend Cider Company and two sparkling wines from Stoller Vineyards. Non Alcoholic beverages are also available. Boneyard's ULTRA POP sodas in three flavors, Down Shift THC sparkling water, and Bitburger Drive N/A.

Two fantastic food trucks!!

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About Van Henion

“Van Henion Brewing Company is a brewer-owned brewery in Bend, Oregon, known for its focus on clean, German-style lagers and bright IPAs, with a cozy, retro-inspired tasting room featuring German decor. They have tasting flights as well as single pours.

Founded by former Boneyard Beer brewers, it operates a manual brewhouse and offers a selection of beers, cider, and sparkling wine, with food trucks on-site and a dog-friendly patio (minors allowed outside).

Beer Style: Specializes in crisp lagers (like Helles) and IPAs, with a commitment to traditional brewing methods, including long lagering times.

Tasting Room: A cozy, vintage-themed space with German decor, comfortable seating, and an outdoor patio.