The Breakroom

09/13/2024

Congratulations to our friend Mike Hollern on well-deserved recognition by Oregon Media with the inaugural Soul of Central Oregon award.

07/08/2024

Tomorrow is the day to Give Blood! Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

If interested, please go to www.RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code NewportMarketBend - input this in the upper right box (Find a Blood Drive).

07/02/2024

Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
We are excited to announce that our last blood drive was such a success that we're holding another one at The Breakroom (1055 NW Newport Avenue Bend, OR 97703).

If interested, please go to www.RedCrossBlood.org and use the sponsor code NewportMarketBend - input this in the upper right box (Find a Blood Drive).

We also recommend downloading the Blood Donor App. The cool thing about the app is you can follow where your blood goes! You won’t know the person, of course, but you might see, for example, that it went to a hospital in Boise, ID.

Thank you in advance for giving blood to save lives.

06/16/2024

What a fun group and so many awesome neighbors checking us out!

06/15/2024

Samples with local makers Bohemian Roastery Smith Rock Nut Roasters, LLC The Chocolate Company Down Shift, Forever Tropical, Stemilt cherries and apples, Rio Food, Bon Mua Rice, 45th Parallel Provisions, balloon animals and face painting. Not to mention Street Dog Hero and Silver Linings Rescue Ranch here till 6! Across from Newport Ave Market where it’s 20% off beer for today

06/10/2024

Join us for a Palooza Palooza OPEN HOUSE!
Saturday, June 15th 2-6pm
The Breakroom - 1055 NW Newport Ave
Sample food, drinks & more!
Visit with our friends from Street Dog Hero and Silver Linings Rescue Ranch
Balloon art and face painting with Pretend Inc.

06/06/2024

Join us for an OPEN HOUSE!
Saturday, June 15th 2-6pm
The Breakroom - 1055 NW Newport Ave.

Sample food, drinks & more:
Country Natural Beef ~ Forever Tropical Avocado Mousse ~ Bohemian Roastery
Bon Mua Oregon ~ Smith Rock Nut Roasters ~ Gather Nuts
45th Parallel Provisions ~ Grey Duck Ice Cream Rio Good ~ The Chocolate Company
Downshift ~ Stemilt Growers ~Crater Lake Spirits ~ Cascade Street Distillery

05/31/2024

Join us for a Palooza Palooza OPEN HOUSE! Saturday, June 15th 2-6pm

🐶Visit with our friends from Street Dog Hero and Silver Linings Rescue Ranch.🐴

🎈 Balloon art and face painting with Pretend🎨

Sample food, drinks and more:
Forever Tropical Avocado Mousse
Bohemian Roastery ~ Bon Mua Oregon
Rock Nut Roasters, LLC ~ Gather Nuts
45th Parallel Provisions ~ Grey Duck Ice Cream
Rio Good ~ The Chocolate Company
Downshift ~ Stemilt Growers
Crater Lake Spirits ~ Cascade Street Potato Vodka

05/27/2024

Today we remember and honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/25/2024

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” –Maya Angelou
Blogger Holley Gerth penned the following wise words to give hope to us all (especially Those Of A Certain Age):
Creativity literally changes us. Scientists used to think after a certain age our brains were set. But being creative actually makes new neurological pathways in our minds. It’s never too late to grow…. Creativity isn’t just picking up a paintbrush. It’s essentially anything we do that gets us outside of our comfort zones. Anything we do that brings life into this world.
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We’ve aimed to make The Breakroom (NW11th & Newport Ave.) a place for creativity and connection to happen. So bring your life into our world…and we’ll return the favor, bringing your world to life via our colorful, innovative, and inspiring setting.

Learn more ↔ https://thebreakroombend.com/faq/

05/21/2024

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” –Albert Einstein
Innovative activities are far from brainless; in fact, an American Psychological Association piece suggests there’s quite a bit happening up in our noggins as we express—and maximize—our creative output. So why not achieve that in a beautiful and inspiring setting like The Breakroom, with others who are doing the same?

Reserve our space for your next event 👉🏼 https://thebreakroombend.com/contact-us/

05/14/2024

Here at The Breakroom, we welcome creatives of all types…and we’ll let nothing get in the way of such magical productivity.

Here at The Breakroom, we welcome creatives of all types…and we’ll let nothing get in the way of such magical productivity.

05/02/2024

Have you met Charlotte? She's our super quirky, eccentric, charismatic and classy boss babe. Check out her rants and raves on our blog.
Read more ➡ https://thebreakroombend.com/blog/

We're always improving Bend's best meeting space. Read on for inspiration for your next birthday party, meeting, or brainstorming session!

04/24/2024

Less than ONE month until Oregon's Primary Election on May 21st! Be informed, be registered, and be part of the change you want to see!
• April 30 — Deadline to register to vote, update your voter registration, or affiliate with a major political party. https://bit.ly/2ym2iAD
• May 1 — Ballots mailed to voters.
• May 3 — Deschutes County drop boxes open for voted ballots. Visit the Deschutes County Clerk website to find a drop box location near you.
• May 21 — Election Day. Ballots must be received at a drop box by 8pm or postmarked by USPS by this date and received by the Clerk’s Office by Tuesday, May 28, 2024 to be counted.

04/20/2024

Remember the bad old days of March 2020, when everyone was grounded due to an unknown virus’s terribly bad behavior? By forcing us to stay home, the pandemic did a real number on our collective sense of community and, not surprisingly, our mental health.
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Today, in our peri-COVID world, we can move about more freely and yet…maybe we haven’t fully reconnected. Maybe we’re still wearing our masks, metaphorically speaking. But isn’t it time to take them down and join back up? This is a big reason why The Breakroom came to be: to provide a meeting place, a greeting place, a “let’s grab a cup and talk” place.

04/16/2024

Meet Your Peeps Here 🐥 We know: Easter has passed. No PEEPS® have survived. But we’re talking about your peeps—the ones who keep you grounded and centered and sane. How often do you get to connect with them, face to face?

Assemble your peeps and plan to gather here at your community-centered Breakroom (NW11th & Newport Ave.)—we’ve got some chairs set aside for you, and the coffee and connection are always brewing.

Learn more 👉🏼 https://thebreakroombend.com/faq/

03/28/2024

Your VOTE is your voice, and it matters! Your VOTE directly influences the laws that govern our community. The primaries are approaching, and it's time to ensure your VOTE counts. Register to VOTE today, and let your choice shape the future.
Be informed, be registered, and be part of the change you want to see!

03/11/2024

Existential Celebrations ☕✌🏼 You know what we mean here?
These are the soul-filling things we need way more often than we allow ourselves to have: Time for deep conversations with friends; time for crafting and creative pursuits; time to think alongside a comforting cup of coffee; time to contemplate rough endings or hope-filled beginnings. Think less balloons and streamers and more a beautiful oasis filled with color and care. Because that’s what we want to provide at The Breakroom.

03/08/2024

Just-Because Celebrations 🤸🏼‍♀️🎈
Tuesday Night celebrations! I Just Recorded My First Podcast celebrations! I Reconnected With A Long-Lost Friend celebrations! My Back-Ordered Crafting Supplies Just Came In celebrations! The possibilities are numerous, and so are the opportunities at The Breakroom. Whatever you need, we’ve got a celebration for that.
https://thebreakroombend.com/blog/

03/05/2024

Save the Date: Blood Drive March 8th!
Join us in making a difference by participating in our upcoming Blood Drive on Friday, March 8th with Newport Ave. Market and The Breakroom
Appointment required, schedule here👉🏼 https://rcblood.org/3V4DKIk
🕒 Donor Hours: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
📍 Location: 1055 NW Newport Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 at The Breakroom
Let's come together as a community to support those in need. Every drop counts! Spread the word, and let's make this blood drive a success!

03/03/2024

Skip the same-old, same-old. We have, here at The Breakroom! Instead, we’re all about the new. New places, new spaces, new friends, jobs, skills, businesses…new beginnings, all worth noting. From a couple of people to full-on corporate trainings or book launches, we’ll make beautiful music together with planning, seating, decorating, arranging refreshments, and more.
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https://thebreakroombend.com/

02/29/2024

Take a leap for change! Did you know that your vote is a leap towards shaping the future of our community? This Leap Day, The Breakroom encourages you to use your voice and exercise your right to vote. In the 2016 elections, less than half of 18–29-year-olds voted. Let's change that narrative together! Your vote impacts everything, from food safety regulations to the cost of groceries, directly influencing the laws that govern our community.
Be informed, be registered, and be part of the change you want to see!

02/26/2024

Cellllllll-a-brate Good Times (C’mon!) 🎉🍾 Here at The Breakroom, we encourage folks to Take 5—you know, a few little breathers in the midst of life. But really, we want you to take all the time you need for your meetings, retreats, brainstorming sessions, trainings, crafting, family functions, bridal showers, book signings, team-buildings, anniversaries… You know: Pretty much every “thing.” Toward this end, we offer several ways to Take 5, from The Breakroom’s Celebrating Celebrations: Birthday Celebrations
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Few things are as easily celebrated as being born, so why not take advantage of this? From first-year smash cakes to Grandma’s 100th, The Breakroom offers a lovely, colorful backdrop to honor the fact that your favorite people are here—and that’s celebration-worthy. Schedule some platters and drinks from Newport Ave. Market and drink a toast to another great year of doing life together.
Reserve your party now ➡ https://thebreakroombend.com/contact-us/

02/24/2024

Did You Know? 🎭 🎼
According to the Harvard Business Review, people who use coworking spaces see the work they do as more meaningful. Not only that, additional benefits of co-working include increased productivity, networking, and collaboration; stronger flexibility in terms of working schedules; and greater cost-savings.
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How many more reasons do you need to check out The Breakroom at NW 11th & Newport Ave.? Come on down: We’ve got a space just for you.
Learn more 👉🏼 https://thebreakroombend.com/