What we’re about
Welcome to Bendite Activities Meetup Group! We are glad you joined and we look forward to getting to know you! Our group is open to men and women and we have some dog friendly events. How are we unique? NO DUES!!! We consistently schedule a wide range of activities to cater to the interests of our members. And I make it a point to schedule as many activities as possible!
Whether you have lived in Bend for awhile or you are new to Central Oregon, we hope you’ll discover a variety of activities and develop friendships!
Our members enjoy participating in activities such as walking, hiking, coffee gatherings, food trucks, pubs, beer and wine tasting, live music, theatre, and other fun events in this beautiful place we are fortunate to call home! 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! This is a great opportunity to strengthen friendships, meet new friends, and welcome newcomers to Bend. Many of our members have met friends for life at our events!!
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 2-3 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 Chat 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. The Meetup Organizer actively monitors each member's number of "No Shows" within the member's 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 a chronic "No Show". In future, if "No Shows" become a widespread group problem, a blanket policy will be put in place. Please do not sign up for every event as soon as it is posted, especially if you frequently do this and your intention is to wait and see if another event presents itself which you'd rather attend.
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
If road or trail conditions are not safe, events may be canceled, postponed, or rescheduled.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🍻Drinks and Food Trucks at On Tap 🐶 Dogs Welcome!On Tap Bend, Bend, OR
Join the Bendite Activities Meetup Group for drinks, eats, friendship, and sunshine at On Tap, a local Eastside fav! Dogs welcome!
"Located in scenic Central Oregon, on Bend's Eastside, On Tap is a wonderful place to enjoy a beverage, tasty meal and do it with a view. We offer 35 tap handles, including a wide variety of craft beer, cider, wine and kombucha. Our 6 food trucks satisfy every palette. Voted best food truck lot in 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 & best place to go for a large tap list in 2019 by our Central Oregon community, On Tap is not to be missed!
Come check out our newly renovated indoor tap house featuring heaters, communal seating and TVs. Our spacious beer garden offers outdoor fire pits, a lawn to sprawl and play outdoor games. We constantly offer a variety of fun events such as live music, bingo and trivia nights and other beer and food festivities. Bring the whole family (dogs included!) and join us at On Tap today!"
A few helpful links:
Full Real Time Tap List:
https://www.ontapbend.com/tap-list/
Food Trucks List:
https://www.ontapbend.com/Rushes Squares Sicilian Style Pizza is a favorite!
- 🥾 Memorial Day Hike Shevlin Park Tumalo Creek Trail 5 miles EasyShevlin Park, Bend, OR
Let's hike the Tumalo Creek Trail at Shevlin Park! This is a 5 mile easy out and back.
Bring water.
No dogs please.
Poles not necessary unless you prefer to bring them.
This trail has no elevation.
No fees
Restrooms at trailhead and Fremont Meadow.Parking
Tumalo Creek Trail is accessed from Shevlin Park and is located at 18920 Northwest Shevlin Park Road, Bend, OR. (not to be confused with Tumalo State Park)! There are a few parking options on either side of Shevlin Park Rd. Use the Southern Aspen Meadows parking lot. Meet at the restrooms.
Here you’ll find good park and trail descriptions:
https://oregonadaptivesports.org/accessible-route-of-the-week-tumalo-creek-trail-shevlin-park/
“There is a reason Shevlin Park remains a favorite natural area to many Bend locals. The variety of trails, the pristine blue waters of Tumalo Creek, and the lush, cool refuge at the bottom of the canyon are only a few. Wildlife is teeming along this stream corridor and if you pay attention, you may spot bald eagles, mule deer, and trout from the popular trails. Whether you’re going out for a stroll, bike ride, or simply to sit next to a babbling creek on a hot summer day, Shevlin Park is worth a visit!”
