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ndoubtedly, those of you who live for winter sports here in Central Oregon are impatiently waiting for the snow to fall.

This transition from warmer temperatures to our winter season leaves me with mixed feelings—I’m sad to see our long summer days fade, but am excited for the holiday season to be upon us.

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Donna Burklo, Lindy Callahan, Julie Furnas, Gregg Morris, Sarah Wolcott

This issue’s focus is twofold. We bring you stories to prep you for your winter adventures and, because it is the season of giving, we shed light on local charities that can greatly benefit from your support. To make giving easier, we’ve included wish lists for these charities as well.

Take a look inside to read about staying warm and dry in winter’s backcountry, hiking Smith Rock State Park in the snow, and what exciting changes await you at Mt. Bachelor this season. Here’s to a fulfilling winter season full of adventure!

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SUNRIVER RESORT - TRADITIONS SETS 2016 HOLIDAY EVENT SCHEDULE At the Sunriver Resort, they “Believe in the Magic of Traditions.”

To that end, they have announced their 2016 holiday schedule. All month long, there will be sleigh rides, snowshoe tours, elf tuck-ins, breakfasts with Santa, and over 150 family activities.

November’s events begin on the 19th with the Grand Illumination Parade, including music, fireworks, Santa, crafts, petting zoo, sleigh rides and the Grand Illumination Resort Lighting. The next day, the Great Hall will serve the traditional holiday brunch. November 24 will see the Thanksgiving Dinner at Carson’s American Kitchen, The Great Hall, and the Grille at Crosswater. Guests can work off their meals the following day at the Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run or shopping at the Holiday marketplace. Lastly, Santa’s Workshop and the Winterlust Bonfire will happen November 26. Sunriver-Resort.com

SLEEP TRAIN FOSTER KIDS PROGRAM Sleep Train Mattress Centers has announced their 2016 Secret Santa Toy Drive, running from November 1 to December 18. The toy drive will provide much-needed toys for foster children who have been separated from their family and friends. The donation drive comes on the heels of their popular Shoe Drive, which finishes October 31. Their 2016 Clothing Drive in California and the Northwest collected 23,813 in-kind items for foster children. SleepTrainFosterKids.org

ONDA’S WILD DESERT CALENDAR The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) will release their 2017 Wild Desert Calendar at a party November 4 at Deschutes Brewery. The free event, running from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., will feature music by Coyote Willow. The Wild Desert Calendar features images of

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treasured Oregon public lands, including the Owyhee Canyonlands, John Day River Basin, Steens Mountain, the Greater Hart-Sheldon Region and the Deschutes Canyon Area. The calendar benefits ONDA membership. ONDA is already accepting submissions for their 2018 calendar.

ONDA has worked in support of Oregon’s natural landscape for the last 30 years through fundraising and restoration projects. Their next stewardship project takes place in the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge, November 17 through 20. Volunteers will assist the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in collecting data on mule deer in the area. ONDA.org

BEND CHAMBER CELEBRATES STAR AWARDS The Bend Chamber of Commerce recognized 10 businesses, organizations and individuals September 13 at its 27th annual Star Awards for Greatness and Excellence (SAGE) at the Tetherow Events Pavilion. Winners in ten categories were chosen from more than 30 nominations. Local entrepreneur Jim Schell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award

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Giving Back

‘Tis the Charitable Season CONSIDER THESE 6 LESSER-KNOWN LOCAL NONPROFITS ARTICLE DONNA BURKLO | PHOTOGRAPHY BRENT BARNETT

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t’s no secret that the bulk of donor activity happens during the holidays. Some nonprofits receive almost 33% of each year’s donations

in November and December. So, if you’re just now starting to consider where to focus your charitable efforts, you’re not alone!

Those who include charitable giving in their budgets tend to select charities with a focus matching their own interests. To that end, we are highlighting a wide range of lesser-known local nonprofits in hopes you’ll find a match.

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those who need it. The truck currently provides a free shower three times a week at Family Kitchen’s community free meal programs and once per week at Jericho Road in Redmond. Volunteers drive the truck to the location, set up the water connection and stairs and monitor shower sessions for the three stalls inside the truck.

“When folks come out of the shower, they come out laughing, smiling. They sit, close their eyes, breathe freely, and declare the joy of hot water and cleanli-

THE HUNGER PREVENTION COALITION You’ve probably seen those “Help Fill Empty Plates” signs in local retail establishments. At the register you choose an amount to donate, the clerk scans the coupon and you provide a nutritious meal to a Central Oregonian in need. The Hunger Prevention Coalition doesn’t provide these meals directly; this all-volunteer board acts as a granting organization, funding programs that can guarantee they will serve anyone in need and will provide nutritious meals. In fact, organizations which are awarded funds must provide receipts for the total amount given each year.

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ness. They put on clean socks—almost as precious as food and water,” says shower truck volunteer Ken Cox.

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THE BEND HIGH BIKE CLUB

After school in a small shed-turnedbike-shop on the Bend Senior High School campus, you’ll find students busily fixing and tuning bikes. Club members learn skills that can prepare them for a job in the industry or that can keep their own bikes in top shape. They assess the condition of donated bikes, order any needed parts and make necessary repairs. Finished products are earmarked mostly for students and families in the Bend-La Pine School District who have been identified by FAN (Family Access Network) Advocates.

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THE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER – EXPLORING COMMUNITY

The Environmental Center wants to get more kids outside connecting with nature. The Exploring Community Program takes students to Sparks Lake and educates them about the ecological concept of community. The center hopes students will increase their sense of belonging to the community at school and in our city. In addition, they hope children will take individual responsibility for adjusting their actions and behaviors to support the human and natural systems around them.

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The Bend Church near Troy Field in downtown Bend offers a full-

day drop-in center each Wednesday predominantly for those experiencing homelessness. Those in need of services can have a place to rest, check in with medical professionals in the Mosaic Medical van, obtain addiction counseling services, have a shower, get some breakfast, use a computer, get a haircut or just simply connect with others in a less stressful environment Their first day open saw a man who has been homeless for a number of years set up a Facebook account and see his granddaughter for the first time.

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ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE

Central Oregon’s Arts and Culture Alliance began as a

charter of the Bend 2030 Creative Learning Culture project. Formed to allow small nonprofits to have strength in numbers when advocating for a vibrant, creative community, the alliance has worked through their initial strategic goals and is ready to formulate the next set. Collectively, members are currently funding a survey that will measure the full economic footprint of arts and culture events in the area.Â

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Winter’s Backcountry Havens ARTICLE GREGG MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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our friends—exhausted from the day’s conquests—sit around a roaring fire as they swap stories, exaggerated to be sure. Any pause in conversation is the result of polishing off a pre-packaged meal or becoming lost in the never-ending sea of stars overhead. The conversation turns to the following day’s plan of attack and the hint of an early bedtime.

While this scene could be played out during any season in Central Oregon, small deviations point to a winter camping trip. The friends are all ensconced in fleece or down, with hats and gloves protecting their extremities. Their beds are made of a cozy down sleeping bag resting on a thick sleeping pad. The white snow blankets every square inch of ground, as well as the needles of the surrounding pine trees.

The fire—lit for necessity—slowly disappears into the very snow it was built upon. The friends sit on an amphitheater-style bench, carved out of the snow in a circle around the fire they are worshipping. And the tales tell of a newfound ski route or snowshoe up a nearby butte.

Central Oregon’s hearty-souled, backcountry revelers with a taste for the cold have taken to winter’s playground for decades. Most are searching for solitude, fresh ski tracks, or the crisp winter’s air. While others sleep in their campers—parked in the Mount Bachelor parking lot—in an effort to gain the coveted “first chair” spot in the lift line.

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TENT CAMPING

Those truly looking for a wilderness experience on a self-supported trip bring a four season tent or sleep in a carved-out snow cave. The key to warmth lies in the preparation for your trip and knowing cold-weather camping requires additional gear. Don’t forget to bring a saw to cut dead branches for the fire. Extra gloves, hats, and socks help to quell the heat loss from your body. Hot drinks— such as tea, hot chocolate or coffee—warm the body from the inside. Perhaps most important is remembering not to skimp on your sleeping pad, which creates the barrier between you and the snow.

TENT CAMPING HACKS • Use your ski poles as tent stakes.

• Bring clean and dry clothes to sleep in.

• Keep your water somewhere it won’t freeze overnight.

• Bring an extra foam pad to stand on.

• Learn to read weather forecasts.

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-Cara Yasui Operations Manager, Cascade Huts

Backcountry huts are an option for skiers and snowshoers looking for a winter backcountry experience but worried about using a tent. Set up and managed by local backcountry operations, huts and yurts strategically placed along ski routes allow the users to limit what they carry and provide some comfort in the wilderness.

Cascade Huts rents out three backcountry huts in the Mount Hood area. Ranging from 160 square feet to 256 square feet, each hut comes equipped with propane heaters, lanterns, stoves, kitchen utensils, as well as sleeping pads and bags. There is also an outhouse at each hut location. The huts are accessible from Barlow Pass, White River and Frog Lake SnoParks.

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WARM FIRES & DRY TENTS (CON TI N U ED)

CENTRAL OREGON WINTER CAMPING TRIPS

/ Easy - Gain some experience by setting up in your backyard. // Moderate - Head to a snow park and set up camp near a backcountry shelter (don’t forget your site must be at least 100 yards from the shelter). /// Difficult - Ski out from the Three Creeks Trailhead near Sisters towards the base of the Tam McArthur Rim. Spend the days exploring the area or working on your free-heal turns.

“Cascade Huts offers a unique opportunity for people who love outdoor sports to experience the Oregon backcountry in a setting like no other.”

—Cara Yasui Closer to home, Three Sisters Backcountry operates their Owl and Raven yurts, as well as a wood-fired sauna. The 20 foot yurts are protected by trees under the Tam McArthur Rim, in the middle of 280,000 snow-covered acres. The Three Sisters Backcountry guides are available to lead your tour of the area, and they are able to pack in a keg for your apres ski appetite. They also offer American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE) Avalanche Courses for those wishing to expand their backcountry knowledge.

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TIPS FOR STAYING WARM • Fill a water bottle with hot water and place in your coat or your sleeping bag.

• Use hand warmers in your gloves and pockets.

• Eat! A body busily burning calories through eating heats up faster.

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RED ROCK & SNOW

Hiking Smith Rock in Winter ARTICLE LINDY CALLAHAN | PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE GIARDINI

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rom Mt. Bachelor’s pristine runs to the Cascades’ many snow parks, colder months turn Central Oregon into a winter wonderland. But, when storm cycles make the mountains unpleasant, places like Smith Rock State Park offer dry ground and panoramic volcanic rock views as a fun hiking option.

The 650-acre Smith Rock State Park—created through a mixture of land purchases and

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gifts to the state between 1960 and 1975— has been a long-time, year round destination in Central Oregon. Located a little more than 30 minutes north of Bend, and each year drawing in more than 800,000 visitors, the park is popular for rock climbers, hikers and those in search of a memorable photo.

The park’s picturesque scenery is particularly distinguishable in the winter. The golden red

rocks contrast the patches of white snow and the gray Crooked River waters. Meanwhile wildlife, such as mule deer, river otters and golden eagles, all call the park home.

Adding to the mysterious wonder of this place, many still debate where the park actually got its name. It either came from Private Volk Smith, who fell and died at the park during a battle with a Northern Paiute tribe in 1863, or

John Smith, a Linn County sheriff who is said to have discovered the area. Perhaps it’s best to attribute the name to both pioneers.

Smith Rock State Park is open year round from dawn to dusk, and leashed dogs are allowed to join in on a hike. Visiting the park during the winter will get you cooler temperatures, no worry of spotting a rattle snake and, of course, a less-crowded trail.

SMITH ROCK TRAILS

Another appeal of hiking here throughout the year are the many trails available from which to choose. There are options for novice and advanced hikers alike, providing choices ranging from a leisurely stroll to a tough climb.

One of the easier trails is the River Trail, which follows the winding Crooked River below the volcanic rock formations. This trail offers the opportunity to relax and take in the scenery on a shorter portion, or follow the entire route up around Monkey Face and down—rather than up—Misery Ridge.

Watch for climbers ascending the many routes around the park.

Another popular—albeit more strenuous—local option is starting off on the steep 2/3 mile incline up Misery Ridge. Stop at the top to take in views of the Cascade Mountain Range and then follow the River Trail back down.

For a four mile loop, take the River Trail towards Monkey Face and then break off onto

the Mesa Verde Trail up Misery Ridge and back down to the parking lot for a full loop.

Or, for an even longer hike, take Summit Trail Loop. This nearly 8-mile trail provides a mixture of steep inclines and mellower walking areas for anyone looking for some variety.

The options here are endless. A few additional favorites include the Canyon Trail, Rope-De-Dope Trail and Wolf Tree Trail, to name a few. The trails are well marked and incredible views of the area can be achieved from any of them. If more views are desired, stop for a rest at one of the picnic areas found at the park’s entrance. There is no doubt that many people have been impacted by Smith Rock’s allure and grandeur over the decades.

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Cold Weather Fun– Add Ice Fishing to Your List Photo by John H. Jonesburg III

Diamond Lake Offers Family-Friendly Options When the Temperature Dips ARTICLE SARAH WOLCOTT

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entral Oregon is surrounded by many forms of water throughout the year. Lakes and rivers, big and small, dot the landscape in every direction. Because we live at a higher elevation, summer’s water playground turns into a winter landscape full of ice and snow.

In the winter, skiers head to the Cascade Mountains while fishermen venture to the local waters to tempt wily rainbow trout to take their fly. If willing to drive 90 miles out of town, the angler’s winter fishing opportunity expands to a whole new level: ice fishing.

Diamond Lake—only a two-hour drive from Bend—

is a convenient destination for a day-trip or an overnight adventure, at any time of year. Located on Highway 138, north of Crater Lake National Park, Diamond Lake provides an opportunity for the whole family to play in the snow—and fish—during the winter months. The caveat with winter fishing at Diamond Lake lies in the fact you have to cut through the ice in order to lure a Rainbow trout up to the surface.

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"Ice fishing at Diamond Lake is a family affair." -John Johnston Stereotypically identified as a mid-western pastime, ice fishing is a recreation that can easily include the whole family. Ice fishing affords the patient angler the convenience of stillness, as there are no quick movements, except to mount the hook with a standard spinning rod set up adorned with bait. There is no need to know how to walk in rushing water—wearing wading boots and laden with gear—to fish the mighty Deschutes.

“If the fishing is a little slow, most enjoy the chance to play in the snow,” explains Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Outdoor Skills Coordinator Mark Newell.

Sandwiched between 8,376 foot Mt. Bailey to the west and 9,183 foot Mount Thielsen to the east, Diamond Lake offers many winter activities. The adventurous skier may prefer a guided backcountry ski adventure with Cat Ski Mount Bailey. The nordic ski enthusiast

can glide on the seven miles of groomed runs that surround Diamond Lake Resort. There's even a snow-tubing hill to round out the additions to ice fishing at Diamond Lake.

“Ice fishing at Diamond Lake is a family affair,” says Diamond Lake Resort Operations Manager John Johnston. “Multi-generations can enjoy the outdoors here in the winter.”

Still, precautions must be taken in order to ensure a safe ice fishing experience.

“You really want to have 6” or more of solid ice before venturing out to fish in the winter,” explains Johnston.

An auger, or other ice-cutting device, is key to the ice fishing experience. The resort rents augers in the winter and supplies most bait and tackle supplies at their store which is open year-round. It is legal to fish with a man-made hole up to 12” in diameter. All other fishing regulations apply to ice fishing in the winter, although children under the age of 12 are not required to have an Oregon fishing license.

As our area’s shoulder season brings cooler temperatures and a taste of the upcoming ski season, consider adding ice fishing at Diamond Lake to your list of fun, family-friendly winter activities. DiamondLake.net

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Headlines Mt. Bachelor Improvements for 2016-2017 ARTICLE JULIE FURNAS | PHOTOGRAPHY STEVE GIARDINI

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ach fall, skiers and snowboarders start dreaming of—and preparing for— another epic season on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor. Each coming ski season brings with it an excitement for the slopes and a curiosity for what changes are in store.

“With some resources projecting 120% of our average snowfall this season and with a new lift, it will be a great winter to visit Mt. Bachelor,” says Mount Bachelor Director of Marketing and Communications Sterling Cobb.

SAFETY FIRST

An eye towards safety led Mt. Bachelor to install a state-of-theart radio system providing effective communication across the mountain between the ski patrol and operations department, especially during strong storm cycles and emergencies. In addition, Mt. Bachelor improved the West Village Lodge accessibility by leveling and squaring off the main deck, thus 28

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providing a smoother pedestrian flow from the Clearing Rock patio to Cocoa’s Café.

The Mayan Ruins stairwell has also been removed and replaced with opposing stairwells that will improve access from the heated sidewalk to the snow surface.

ENHANCED GUEST SERVICES

Paralleling their commitment to safety, Mt. Bachelor will offer upgraded dining options and expand their digital capabilities, including a new ticketing and pointof-sale system that will be used throughout the entire resort. Other digital upgrades include a Wi-Fi lounge in the downstairs area of the West Village Lodge and a cell phone, laptop and tablet charging stations.

This year, Mt. Bachelor pledged to open availability for warm drinks, better food and a convenient meeting space for friends, families and business associates. With this in mind, Scapolo’s Italian Bistro will be open seven days a week, and Cocoa’s Café will open earlier for those who want to grab breakfast before heading to the slopes.

CHAIRLIFT IMPROVEMENTS

Easily the most exciting project of the 2016 season will be the installment of

Cloudchaser, the new east side, high-speed lift that will give skiers access to previously untouched, intermediate terrain.

“Cloudchaser is huge for us,” says Cobb.

“It adds 635 acres of lift-served terrain to the mountain and elevates us to the fifth largest ski resort in the country. The southeast aspect of the mountain is well protected from our common northwest storm cycles and will give us a significant amount of quality skiing on more challenging weather days.”

In addition to Cloudchaser, improvements to existing lifts will help alleviate the lines and wait time. The improvements—along with some additional surprises—should make for another exciting year on Bachelor Butte. MtBachelor.com

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November NOVEMBER 3

finishers will receive a western style belt buckle and fabulous gift bag

LUMINOUS SURFACES WITH ENCAUSTIC PAINTING

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THE WORKHOUSE Learn the basics of working with encaustic in a hands-on explora-

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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, A MEL BROOKS MUSICAL

Crystal Kolden, assistant professor of the Col-

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Frederick Frankenstein inherits a castle where after finding a secret

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the High Desert Museum. Born in Chicago’s South Side, top-sell-

her emigration from India to the United States turned her into a writer

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as she tried to make sense of the very different world in which she

Crenshaw is a Portland Poetry Slam winner, OFN Master Artist

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NOVEMBER 12 ”HEART OF A FOREST” PERFORMANCE WITH DJ SPOOKY

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NOVEMBER 19 “‘TIS THE SEASON” HARMONY4WOMEN CONCERT SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL In its 8th year, Harmony4Women brings heart to the holidays with it’s “‘Tis the Season” concert. Two performances at Summit High School: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and two silent auctions. Proceeds raised benefit four nonprofits that serve and educate women and girls. $15 adults / $5 kids under 12.

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have neighbors and friends here in Bend who are living

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