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THE Issue: Transportation

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Traffic. Potholes. The exit blinker out of the roundabout. Finding a walking route that includes sidewalks. Oh, and not getting hit by cars while in a wheelchair or on a bike. Do any of these transport woes sound familiar? They should, because in a growing city such as Bend, they’re issues people talk about on the regular. They’re also the things city planners and transportation experts think about every day. They’re so important—and so talked-about—that we’ve reserved an entire issue for transportation this week. But before you write in to comment about how bad this or that is on your street/sidewalk, read on. On page 7, we kick off this transportation issue with a look at whether there’s a correlation between the advent of ride-sharing apps in Central Oregon and instances of drunk driving. Then on page 6, we offer the latest on the efforts to build—and also to stop—a pedestrian bridge across the Deschutes River south of Bend. Check out page 8 for a comprehensive look at what’s ahead for the City of Bend, ODOT and other entities as they plan for growth and traffic in Bend’s future. On page 23, read from a local expert on the future of self-driving cars. On page 31, read Source staffers’ tales of trying—and sometimes failing—to find a safe sidewalk route to get where we need to go. And in Spotlight on page 21, hear from a local activist working to improve bike commuting in Bend. Once you’ve gotten through all that, feel free to comment on your own transportation woes—and solutions—in a letter to the editor. We know they’ll be coming. — Nicole Vulcan, Editor

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The gas tax wouldn’t have killed you. That lack of sidewalk, though? It might.

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f there’s one thing people like to complain/lament/rage about in Central Oregon (besides tourists and newcomers), it’s traffic and roads. It’s such a salient issue here, that we’ve devoted an entire issue of the Source to this important topic this week. If you want to know where the City of Bend and other entities are going with future transportation improvements, check out this week’s Feature, “Who’s Driving?” If you want to know where things stand right now in terms of the experience of people trying to be pedestrians in Bend, check out this week’s Outside story, “Sidewalk Talk.” Here’s a quick preview: walking or otherwise being a pedestrian in Bend is something quite short of marvelous. In some places, it’s downright dangerous. And that, dear readers, brings up a point that can’t be understated: the funds that pay for things like sidewalk improvements (or construction), fixing potholes and adding roads to cut down on traffic are lacking. Why? The revenue streams necessary to adequately fund these items are lacking. Yes, the City of Bend “found” the money to pay for street improvements and fixing potholes following last year’s harsh winter—but you shouldn’t assume that means the City has extra cash. That pot of money was accessed by creatively spending down reserves, with the idea that fixing roads now would be cheaper than fixing them later—thus saving the City money in the long run. According to City of Bend Communications Director Anne Aurand, “To better fund street improvements, the

City reallocated existing funds (including reductions in services elsewhere), temporarily redirected some discretionary revenues and property tax revenues from Fire/EMS, reallocated room tax revenues and reduced reserves.” But again, that doesn’t mean the City is flush. Revenues coming from the state are limited by the number of people paying property taxes—in other words, by the number of people who own homes in the area. As more homes are built in the area, that pot of money does grow—but not fast enough to cover the great needs of a growing city with a need for new roads in the outlying districts. Without another form of revenue at the state level, don’t count on more funds from that direction. Yes, that sweet, sweet cannabis cash is now flowing in, but it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the $250 million in new construction needs reported necessary by Bend city councilors. So what else is there? Well, there was that gas tax that voters rejected in 2016. Those funds would have been locally-gathered and locally-controlled, and would have offered the people of Central Oregon a way to garner funds from visitors passing through and using our roads. A gas tax isn’t the only way to bring in new revenue, but it made a lot of sense, when the only other clear alternative is raising property taxes and putting infrastructure burdens only on locals. To turn complaints and ire into progress, we sometimes have to look beyond the standard knee-jerk reactions and stop rejecting all notions of tax increases as assaults to our humanity. SW

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INTERNET PORNOGRAPHY AT DESCHUTES LIBRARY I inadvertently saw someone watching a pornographic video on a public computer at the downtown Bend library. I informed the librarian who took immediate action to require the patron to stop. Through further inquiry, I learned that there are no internet filters at the library. However, individual libraries can set rules requiring that patrons stop viewing pornography if they are caught and may even lose internet privilege. As I understand, unfiltered Internet access at a public library is a Constitutional right. What about the rights of a person to feel safe in a public library, especially those who have been sexually assaulted via pornography? A millisecond of accidental exposure to a trigger can generate a PTSD response that may take weeks or months to work through. I hope, by bringing this incident to public awareness, that better safety measures in our public libraries, shall one day be instituted to protect vulnerable people. —Pat Homeyer

DESCHUTES COUNTY CIRCUIT COURTS CORRUPT? Do judges have bias, do they distribute judgments after listening to all sides of an issue. One wants to believe innocent until proven guilty is an ideal that is carried out in our courtrooms. That we will all get our day and time to be heard in court. But the truth is we have much bias in our local court house. We have judges that need to step down because they clearly are burnt out and

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Anyone following the current immigration debate has to be disillusioned with our government. It is not only the immigration policy that is “broken,” it is also Congress, including both Democrats and Republicans. It is clear to me that many in Congress do not want to control our borders, or overstays on visa permits. They want cheap labor and future partisan voters to fill our country. Worse, a number of congressmen, including Senator Merkley, have sent emails extolling the virtues of “dreamers” and emphasizing they have personally met with individuals who were brought to this country illegally. Wouldn’t it be refreshing to see our senators meet with some of the hundreds of homeless children in Oregon, or dropouts from our school system, which has the third worst dropout rate in the U.S. Consider the number of children in the U.S. and Oregon who are underinsured. There is only so much money to go around and, although many politicians won’t admit it, illegal immigrants and refugees in the thousands, are absorbing funds that should go to needy citizens. —Mike Miller

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already decided about your fate because they hear so many of the same stories over and over. But everyone deserves a real hearing! What may be 95 percent of the time true there is 5 percent of the time that unique circumstances exist and these unique people are very discouraged and rightfully upset. We assume we will get the chance to tell our story and that the judge will listen to it. This is not at all the case and I know several very sad stories that make me hate Deschutes County. It is corrupt all the way through because they will not step off a ledge and go against any other circuit person the(y) stick together like glue. The only way to have justice is to get out of area attorney that isn’t afraid to pull the covers and argue what is right. They will more often see results for the paying party because the circuit locally doesn’t want any outsiders creating any waves for what has been here for decades. They might make problems for the continued misconduct so they are given these rare cases usually. People do not realize this and should be aware. Look for other cases similar to yours to get the judges tendency for ruling and “bias” then make the decision to hire out of area or not. TrueType some negative and unethical judges and lawyers in Bend Oregon. —Mimi Kasum Franke

WOLVES AND RURAL ATTITUDES Melissa Hogan questioned how the introduction of Canadian-born wolves into Eastern Oregon could possibly be considered a good thing since they occasionally kill Cattle and dogs that are left chained up (Source

Weekly 12/21/2017). Many Eastern Oregonians and other rural Westerners think that the alleged importance of biodiversity is a hoax perpetrated by environmental elitists, liberal Democrats, and the completely evil federal government. Ecology is considered fake science and many feel that only a few animals are necessary for an optimal rural existence: Cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, deer, elk, antelope, and permanently chained or kenneled dogs who spend their entire lives functioning solely as burglar alarms. Most wildlife interferes with Cattle ranching in some way so is not welcome: birds might eat livestock feed, and coyotes dig holes and howl at night. Rural Western Republicans are grateful to their President for appointing the EPA’s main legalistic enemy as its chairman and for unlocking federal land for Cattle to dominate and desecrate with cow pies. Many were delighted when the Feds were kept off land which, according to Constitutional scholar Ammon Bundy, Cattle ranchers actually own! Many rural Westerners absorb only Rush’s spittle-spewing rants and keep their minds closed to what they see as irrelevant and fake science pumped out by the urban liberal media. It’s a painfully simple equation in the rural West: Cattle, cowboys, and guns are the Holy Triumvirate Of Pure Good; wolves, environmentalists, liberal Democrats, biodiversity, and fake ecological warnings are loathsomely bad. —Eddie Kinnamon

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In the Oregon Legislature, a new effort to sink the Deschutes River Trail Bridge by Chris Miller

he fight over the proposed Deschutes River pedestrian bridge south of Bend may suffer a knockout blow if a new bill passes in the upcoming short legislative session. The draft of the bill, currently titled Legislative Concept 49, differs from Rep. Gene Whisnant’s failed bill from last session in that it doesn’t provide another option for the bridge. According to the bill’s language, it “prohibits a person, public body or local service district from constructing a bridge on the Deschutes River within certain segments of the Deschutes River Scenic Waterway.” What this means: no more bridges from the Central Oregon Irrigation District’s diversion structure located on the east side of the river, opposite Sunshine Way, to the south end of Bend’s urban growth boundary. House Bill 2027, which passed unanimously last year in the Oregon House— yet died in the Senate—would have allowed the Bend Park and Recreation District, or another federal governmental agency, to build a pedestrian bridge just outside the UGB, starting at river mile 172 and extending upstream approximately 520 feet. This would have put the span over a small area of federal land on the east side of the river to the “Good Dog” off-leash park on the west

developments, there are already many large homes and roads within the boundaries of the scenic waterway. Don Horton, BPRD’s executive director is one of the bridge’s biggest proponents. He sees some of the opposition as an us-versus-them. “It’s a social equity issue,” Horton said. Bob Brell, who served as the former chair of the Century West Neighborhood Association, feels the legislation is necessary to protect the “Scenic” designation of the river. “How can any entity (public or private) know more or be better informed or represent the public interests better than the public entity entrusted with managing our Oregon Scenic Waterways?” Brell said in an email. Erik Fernandez, wilderness program manager for the environmental group, Oregon Wild, is also in favor of legislation, and is concerned about the possibility of lengthy legal battles if the Scenic designation isn’t bolstered. “We want to have certainty that our environmental protections will be strong instead of letting it play out in the courts,” Fernandez said. In 2015, when the BPRD had more than one prospective site for the span, the OPRD set a time for public com-

“The only herds you see out there anymore are John Deeres.” — LAURA UNDERHILL side. The bridge would have connected the thousands of residents in southwest Bend with the miles and miles of national forest land for biking, hiking and many other forms of recreation—all without having to burn gas to get there. In 1970, Oregon voters overwhelmingly established the Oregon Scenic Waterways Program, designating 496 river miles of the Deschutes, Illinois, John Day, Owhyee, Rogue and Minam rivers. This legislation required the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to be notified in writing of certain activities within one-quarter mile of the bank on designated scenic waterways. One of these activities is a bridge. Another is the building of houses or other structures. While the bridge idea has drawn ire from people in certain housing

ments. Most of the opponents live in the gated communities on the west side of the river. The majority of the stated opposition was due to fear of vandalism and increased foot traffic near homes. Another big reason for opposition was environmental concern. Horton said the spot of the proposed bridge is a historical crossing point for elk, who in the winter, would ford the river and live in the meadows by what is now the Elk Meadow Elementary School. However, according to Horton, the elk quit crossing years ago when the subdivisions near the school were built. Horton said, the 73 houses being built by Pahlisch Homes along the east side of the river, in a subdivision being called “River Vale,” mean basically the end of elk crossing the river in the area.

“The only herds you see out there anymore are John Deeres,” BPRD’s Park Planner Laura Underhill quips. Horton said if the bridge were to be constructed, his staff would be able to help with the environmental concerns, especially on the west side of the river. Horton also says the vegetation is completely trampled down within the dog park near the river. “We can help with riparian restoration—help manage the area that the forest service isn’t able to,” he said. Horton points to the work BPRD did with the whitewater park in Bend, saying they made the park while taking into account fish and the Oregon Spotted Frog, listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Fernandez said although BRPD’s intentions may be good, it still isn’t enough for wildlife, and recreation is a secondary concern to his group. “This is a site-specific problem,” he said. “The Deschutes faces a lot of pressure, from logging, housing developments, irrigation… some we can control and some we can’t. Can this river handle that much more disturbance?” Bend’s state representative, Knute Buehler, has weighed in, saying he’s not in support of the bridge. According to Buehler’s chief of staff, Jordan Conger, Buehler isn’t working on the proposed bill, but supports finding an alternative solution, such as a trail on the east side of the river that balances the need to protect the scenic waterway and wildlife crossing, with the recreation interests of local residents.

Brell also applauds the idea of another solution, saying the current Bill Healy Bridge could connect people to Century Drive, to the Haul Trial Road and to the U.S. Forest Service lands. Horton says two scenarios that could pave the way for a span. One, the USFS has to apply for the bridge, or OPRD has to allow for a non-land owner to apply. In May 2017, ORPD Director, Lisa Sumption, said she would not pursue a rule amendment on the Upper Deschutes Scenic Waterway. Horton said that even if BPRD was able to convince the state to allow the possibility of a bridge, it’s still a very long process, with other hurdles to jump over—including the National Environmental Policy Act process, which Horton said takes a few years to get through, in addition to the year at the state level, allowing input from many stakeholders. “I don’t know if we’ll ever get to do the bridge or not,” Horton said. “To walk to the forest land without having to drive to it would be a huge benefit to the people living in southeast Bend.” According to Horton, there are currently nine bridges over the Deschutes River in areas with a scenic waterway designation. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says there are 200 boat docks. If the new bill passes, it would take away the option of building any future bridges on the Deschutes Scenic Waterway. If, for instance, the UGB moved south and traffic congestion necessitated a new span for cars—too bad. Horton laments, “This [the proposed bill] stops everything.” SW

NEWS

Can ridesharing apps help prevent drunk driving? Studies show mixed results, DUII arrests on rise in Central Oregon

By Keely Damara

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t’s been just over eight months since accounting for all law enforcement Uber arrived in Bend, and nearly seven agencies in Deschutes County, there months since Lyft followed suit. While were actually fewer arrests in the county Central Oregon may be relatively late to overall than in the previous year—dropthe ridesharing party, the San Francis- ping 4.7 percent. The 2017 Annual Oreco startups didn’t waste any time after gon Uniform Crime report has yet to be a change in taxi ordinances in Bend and released, but third quarter reports point Redmond in early 2017 allowed them to toward higher numbers of DUII arrests operate. On their websites, both Uber in Deschutes County in 2017. and Lyft claim that ridesharing services, While overall DUII arrests in only a few app taps away, help com- Deschutes County decreased from 2015 bat drunk driving. According to a 2017 to 2016, the DCSO, Bend PD and Redreport published by Lyft, 88 percent of mond Police Department each saw an riders say they avoid drivincrease in DUII arrests. 1.1 million DUI arrests ing under the influence A reported 724 DUII were made in 2014, because of Lyft, and 53 arrests were made in percent use Lyft to trans- compared to 121 million Deschutes County incidents of DUI port friends or family between Jan. 1 and Sept. who have been drinking. 31 of 2017—4.8 percent The question is: have more than the same periridesharing apps helped od in 2016. curb drunk driving in Lt. Clint Burleigh of Central Oregon? the Bend PD said that In honor of the transwhile there are a numportation issue, we set ber of factors that may out to find out. have contributed to an increase in DUII arrests Mixed Results Jewett A , Shults RA, Banerjee Tet over the past year, the al. .; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alcohol-Impaired A 2016 study pubbiggest factor may be that Driving Among Adults—United States, 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep . lished in the American there are more officers 2015;6430:814–817. Journal of Epidemioloon the streets. gy found no association between Uber “We’ve been dealing with a staffing deploying in cities and the number of crisis for the last three years, four years, traffic fatalities due to drunk driving or shortages and whatnot. It takes a good weekend and holiday traffic. One poten- year, year and a half to get somebody up tial reason, according to the study, may and running in patrol,” said Burleigh. be that Uber drivers make up such a “Where we’re at now compared to a year small percentage of drivers—a mere ago, it’s night and day.” 450,000 compared to the 210 million This upward trend seems to have licensed drivers in the United States, continued through 2017, even after the and the 4.2 million people thought to arrival of Lyft and Uber. Fourth quarter be driving under the influence in a giv- DUII arrests for 2017 by Bend PD, Reden month. mond PD and the DCSO total 159, as While Driving Under the Influence reported on LexisNexis.com, between of Intoxicants is can be costly and leave Oct. 1 and Dec. 31. This makes 883 offenders with a mar on their record, the DUII arrests in the county in 2017—not odds heavily favor those who choose to including the fourth quarter numbers drink and drive. According to the study, from Sunriver Police, Black Butte Ranch 1.1 million DUI arrests were made in Police and the Deschutes County Ore2014, compared to roughly 121 million gon State Police. In 2016, those agencies incidents of drunk driving. That’s less combined made 154 DUII arrests. A simthan 1 percent. ilar number of arrests in 2017 would put Still, a 2015 study from the City Uni- the county-wide number of arrests for versity of New York found that bor- 2017 well over 2016’s 902. oughs in New York City where Uber was While ridesharing apps give Central introduced experienced a 25 to 35 per- Oregonians another commute option, cent decrease in alcohol-related traf- it doesn’t necessarily mean everyone fic accidents, averaging about 43 fewer will choose the safer one after drinking. crashes per month after the arrival of Burleigh said on average a drunk driver the ridesharing service. will drive 80 times under the influence So, what about Central Oregon? before they’re arrested. According to the 2015-16 Annu“If you have Uber and Lyft coming in al Oregon Uniform Crime Reports, the and people are taking an Uber instead Bend Police Department made 382 DUII of driving, it is reducing the chance of arrests in 2016, 10 more than 2015. The that person driving intoxicated,” said Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department Burleigh. “But it doesn’t mean that we made 221 DUII arrests in 2016, 75 more don’t have other people driving intoxiarrests than the previous year. In 2016, cated and that we [won’t] find them.” SW

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development occurs in annexed areas, the city must provide infrastructure. That’s an important element for City Councilor Bill Moseley, who says planning and building new roads facilitates construction of new residential units to meet demand. “If we want to keep housing prices in check, we have to make it possible to build homes,” he said. Still, the city’s transportation system must match its character. “When we build roads, it impacts livability. I don’t think we need giant five-lane roads all over the place,” he said.

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2018: Bend’s year of transportation woes… and fixes?

ead north on Highway 97 in the morning and you can’t help but notice the line of commuters driving into Bend from Redmond. It wasn’t like that 15 years ago. Take to pretty much any street during the height of the summer tourist season and you’ll find cars backed up at intersections and roundabouts that used to easily handle the traffic. Bend’s roads are overwhelmed. Some of the busiest local intersections and streets see 20,000 vehicles per day or more. They weren’t designed for that. The year 2018 will be Bend’s year of transportation. City, regional and state planners are figuring out how to ease congestion, make roads safer, serve multiple modes and accommodate future growth. What they decide will shape the community in obvious and subtle ways, and the community has a seat at the table.

Traffic congestion “Transportation is like the weather: It’s something everyone talks about. Unlike the weather, we can do something about how we manage it,” says Joette Storm, vice chair of the Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association. As one of the city’s largest

neighborhoods, Boyd Acres has some of Bend’s most challenging traffic problems. With apartments going up, businesses expanding, a new sports complex on NE 18th Street and Bend-La Pine Schools program changes, things stand to get worse. “All those people who drive trucks and deliver goods and services, they know where the snarls are and where the shortcuts are,” Storm said. The city’s growth fuels traffic congestion. Since 2000, the city’s population has grown from 52,800 people to 86,765 last year. It’s forecast to hit 115,000 in the next decade. “We’re kind of in the gangly teenager stage of whom we’re becoming as a city,” said Katy Brooks, president of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Despite a brief dip during the recession, vehicle miles traveled in Bend increased 13 percent from 2010 to 2016, compared to only 8 percent statewide, according to figures collected by the City of Bend. It’s not just growth, though. History and past city councils also are partly to blame for the current state of the transportation network, too. City Growth Management Director Nick Arnis points to southeast Bend as

an example of past decisions creating problems today. “In southeast, there’s a road system that isn’t very well connected because of the land use patterns that developed over the years,” he said. Subdivisions went in over time, without a lot of thought about how they should interconnect to ensure traffic flows well, he says. Creating better connections between them would improve traffic flow. Bend Mayor Casey Roats continually points out the city has limited resources and many core services to pay for. Every dollar going to police or fire is a dollar not available for pavement or capital improvements. “We’ve had to make tradeoffs, and it’s fair to say that the transportation system has been shortchanged over the years,” he said. Physical barriers exacerbate the situation. “We’re a city that wasn’t laid out with a grid system to start,” Roats said. “Beyond that you have a river, a railroad and buttes that disrupt potential traffic routes.” The recent expansion of the city’s Urban Growth Boundary further increased pressure to take a fresh look at transportation plans. “Transportation and land use planning go hand in hand,” Arnis said. As

This year, pretty much every entity that deals with transportation issues in Bend will update its transportation plan. The city, Metropolitan Planning Organization, Cascades East Transit and the Oregon Department of Transportation all are taking a fresh look at roads. For the city, it comes down to the Transportation System Plan. The city has tweaked the plan over the years, but the last substantial overhaul was adopted in 2001. “It’s been well over 10 years since we’ve had a serious discussion with the community about transportation. Given the growth we’ve had, it’s time for another,” Arnis said. Since 2001, the population has grown and the urban growth boundary, which dictates where development can occur, has been expanded. A public transit system has opened. The city fell in love with roundabouts. And large capital projects such as the Bend Parkway and the Healy Bridge were completed. The city will coordinate with the MPO, also updating its own plan. The MPO is a federally designated transportation planning organization created in 2002 after the city surpassed 50,000 residents. Its borders differ only slightly from the city limits. “We’ll take a lead on looking at what the needs are on the highway system and the major roadway system over the next 10 to 20 years,” said MPO Manager Tyler Deke. Higher up the government ladder, ODOT is looking at highway plans, especially north Bend. Improvements to both U.S. 97 and U.S. 20 are in the works.

U.S. 97 and Highway 20 The U.S. 97 North Bend Corridor plan, now in the planning phase, received a big boost from the Oregon Legislature last year, with $50 million dedicated for improvements at Hwy. 97 and Cooley Road. ODOT hopes to leverage those funds and some from the city to secure federal grants for bigger projects. “It needs to function for local traffic as well as interstate traffic,” ODOT Community Liaison Abbey Driscoll said. “There’s a lot happening in our community. Depending on what funding becomes available, it could be a lot more.” On U.S. 20, ODOT is in the design phase for significant improvements between Empire and Greenwood

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Bend's Busy Intersections avenues. Changes will include betand pedestrian infraUntitledter layer bicycle structure, upgraded signals and an upgraded Empire-Parkway interchange area. ODOT also has funding from the city and a private developer to build a roundabout at U.S. 20 and Cooley Road, where a Fred Meyer is planned. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2019.

Bend’s Busy Intersections

In the summer of 2016, the City of Bend conducted vehicle counts throughout the city. Locations with more than 15,000 vehicles in a day:

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Alternatives to Driving Cascades East Transit is also revamping its transit plan in light of funding approved by state lawmakers. “The [State Transportation Infrastructure Fund] funding will be used for enhanced transit service throughout Central Oregon,” said Derek Hofbauer, outreach and engagement administrator for Cascades East Transit. “A robust planning process will begin this spring that will seek input from communities across our region to identify areas that have high potential for new and increased transit services. A main focus of the bill is serving low-income populations.” There’s even a private-sector transportation plan in the works. Four westside developers who will build homes on land brought in during the UGB expansion are figuring out how they will handle the traffic, according to Dale Van Valkenburg, director of planning and land use for Brooks Resources. One risk of so many transportation plans updating at once is that they will wind up contradictory. What ODOT wants to do with the Parkway might not mesh with the city’s vision for moving traffic on and off the highway. MPO’s Deke said conversations are underway to ensure everyone’s aligned. “If we have places where there is overlap, we’re asking who should do what in terms of the difficult technical work. We’re trying not to duplicate efforts,” he said. “The intention is that through these planning efforts, we will work with elected officials, with city, county and ODOT staff to have consensus

20,000+

NE 3rd St. north of NE Greenwood Ave. NE 3rd St. south of Burnside SE 3rd St. north of SE Reed Market Rd. NE Greenwood Ave. east of 3rd St. NE 27th St. south of Neff Rd.

about the issues and not adopt plans in conflict with each other.”

The Public’s Input Transportation plans are complicated. Engineers pore over data to figure out not just what changes need to happen today, but what will work in the future. City officials could just assign staff to develop a plan and run with it, but people today demand more of a voice. “Everyone’s an expert when it comes to transportation,” said Brooks

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Resources’ Van Valkenburg. Environmentalists and mobility advocates would have the city invest heavily in transit, bike lanes, trails and sidewalks— even at the expense of car traffic. Others view anything but the most modest expenditure on alternative modes as an insult to taxpayers. Just shutting down a few streets to cars for a few hours as part of the popular Open Streets event was dubbed a “war on cars.” The Bend City Council wants to hear from both extremes and everyone in the

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middle. It’s created a 25-member Citizen Transportation Advisory Committee to help shape its—and the MPO’s—plans. Van Valkenburg is one of the 25, bringing not just development expertise but also experience in how the city works. He was a city planning manager during the early 2000s. Other members of CTAC represent a broad cross-section of the community. Neighborhoods, businesses, advocacy groups and more are represented. The continued on page 10...

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Bend Chamber’s Brooks is on the committee, too. “We really want to make sure that we have our finger on the pulse of what people in Bend are willing to pay for,” Mayor Roats said. Both Roats and Van Valkenburg likened CTAC to the Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Group, on which both served. The city formed that committee a few years ago to tackle an equally challenging and technical issue. It worked so well, that the city used the model a second time, with the urban growth boundary expansion. “It’s a unique Bend kind of thing,” Van Valkenburg said. “The committees create opportunity for conversation

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Paying for roads Building public confidence will be key, if the city hopes to pay for roads. Voters in 2016 overwhelmingly rejected a gas tax for transportation. Councilor Moseley suggests residents lack trust in the city’s ability to manage expensive projects. He points to the Reed Market Road project, which didn’t deliver everything the public thought it would get, and street maintenance funds, which after years of the city’s “crying poor” suddenly materialized, as contributing to the mistrust. He added that transportation capital needs are much greater than a few million dollars for repairs. “We have a backlog of $250 million of new

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and compromise. The UGB expansion would never have happened the way it did without this approach.” Roats said that the committee will be able to review all of the ideas the public has—with the help of experts—and figure out which ones are feasible for Bend. Not everyone is a fan of the CTAC, though. Moseley voted against it based in large part on the cost. The city will spend more than $1 million on a facilitator and related services for the committee to complete its work over the coming months. “If you want to list the top 20 intersections in town that need to be fixed, you don’t need a committee for that. People drive them daily and complain about them,” he said. “I hope we don’t spend our time on a lot of dialogue for things that are obvious.” CTAC won’t be the only group looking for transportation solutions. Move Bend, an arm of the community engagement coalition, Bend 2030, is aiming to “educate, engage and empower residents,” as the group’s treasurer, Lou Capozzi, put it. It will hold listening sessions and other events to hear from as many people as possible. The group counts about 30 organizations as coalition members including Bend Park and Recreation District, Deschutes Brewery, Mt. Bachelor, St. Charles Medical Center and Oregon State University–Cascades. Capozzi also serves on CTAC. Move Bend is seeking government financial support for its work in the form of a $20,000 grant from the MPO. The MPO Policy Board has asked the group to revise its application and will make a determination in the coming months. “We come at this from a completely dispassionate and independent point of view. We also represent a broader range of community input than anyone else in town,” Capozzi said. “The first step in building confidence and a positive attitude in the community is to ask their opinion.”

construction that needs to be done,” Moseley said. “Voters have to decide if they want to pay more property taxes. Otherwise, we aren’t going to have these roads.” Mayor Roats agreed that the city must rebuild trust with voters. “There is not enough political capital on city council—on any city council in a long time—to make the heavy lift. If there were, we would have already made the investment,” he said. The city charges developers about $5,200 per home they build to help pay for new roads, bridges and other improvements. Those transportation system development charges generate only $6-7 million per year, far short of what’s needed. “SDCs are not very stable. In good times, we bring in a lot of revenue. In the downturn, we weren’t bringing in much money, and we were barely covering our debt,” Arnis said. Other options for funding include a bond measure, fees and another try at the gas tax. How much money the city might seek will depend on what projects and plans come out of the CTAC and other community outreach efforts. Storm at the Boyd Acres Neighborhood Association hopes the funding strategy that emerges is spread around. “How do tourists contribute to the maintenance and updates? We want the City Council to figure that out,” she said. Nearly 20 years ago, the city went in big on roundabouts, and they’ve become a special element of the city’s character. What happens this year will determine the next big innovations. “It’s going to be an amalgamation of a lot of different needs and not a lot of money, so there will be a certain element of creativity to this, of figuring out solutions that are sustainable to keep Bend moving,” Brooks of the Bend Chamber said. “It will be silver buckshot rather than a silver bullet.” SW

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TUESDAY 1/30

CASH’D OUT W/ SWEET RED & THE HOT ROD BILLIES TRIBUTE TO THE

It’s been nearly 15 years since Johnny Cash’s death, yet the man’s legacy—influencing musicians far beyond the country genre—lives on. San Diego’s Cash’d Out aims to honor that legacy by being as close as you can get to the real deal. 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $10/adv.

FRIDAY 1/26

“THE BIG LEBOWSKI” THE DUDE ABIDES

Since “The Big Lebowski” debuted in 1998, it’s hard to see Jeff Bridges as anyone other than “The Dude.” Whether you’ve seen it too many times to count or have only seen bits and pieces after stumbling into a Big Lebowski theme party that one time in college, this cult classic has a loyal following that makes screenings more than a night at the movies. 8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $15.

FRIDAY 1/26

‘90s FLANNEL PARTY W/ DJ ESUS

Who loves flannel? Bendites love flannel. Party like it’s 1995—when Beanie Babies were king and bleached tips were all the rage. This will be a throwback party not to miss—with DJ Esus spinning everything from grunge to hip-hop. Wear a flannel for a discount on pints! 21+. 8pm. ATLAS Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 190, Bend. No cover.

SATURDAY 1/27

MADASS FATSO RUN 25K AND 50K

Up for a challenge? If you’ve never run a 25K or 50k before, the MADass Fatso Run is a fun, casual place to start. No times are recorded—bring a friend and run at your own pace! The course winds through the grasslands and beautiful Willow Creek Canyon. Be sure to bring water and a snack (or five) for the run. 8:30am. Madras Physical Therapy, 910 Hwy 97, Madras. $20 suggested donation.

FAT BIKE FESTIVAL OFF-ROADING

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Are you an avid mountain biker? There’s something for the whole family at the 2nd annual Fat Bike Festival. Check out fat bike demos, time trials, a fat bike flat tire change competition and live music by Flip Flop Sounds. Warm up by the bonfire with a s’more and grab a bite from a number of food and drink vendors (all included with your ticket)! Better yet, the event raises funds for local nonprofit Central Oregon Trail Alliance, whose mission is to preserve and enhance trails in Central Oregon. Noon-3pm. Pronghorn Resort, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. $10/person, kids 12 and under free.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

ORGONE & COMPANY GRAND CALIFORNIA SOUL

According to the band’s website, the definition of “orgone” is “a cosmic unit of energy, the creative force in nature”—and also, “a soul music juggernaut with eight heads and one heart.” Let go of your inhibitions and enjoy a night of dancing; good vibes all around. 21+. 8:30pm. Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $15/adv, $20/door.

WEDNESDAY 1/31

1/26 – 1/27

NIGHT SKIING AT HOODOO NIGHT RIDER

When the sun sets, the fun is just beginning at Hoodoo! Fridays and Saturdays through March 31, ski under the lights until 9pm! While Green, Ed and Hodag chairs stop running at 4 pm, Easy rider runs until 8:30pm and Manzanita runs until 9pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters.

SUNDAY 1/28

KARL DENSON’S TINY UNIVERSE W/ THE DIP FUNK & JAZZ

3RD ANNUAL BREWERY SMACKDOWN BREW BATTLE

Let’s beat Portland!! Like a good ol’ healthy competition? Bend and Portland breweries will go head to head in five rounds, pairing their best beers with unique dishes prepared by Tetherow chefs. This year, Silver Moon and Crux will go up against Portland’s Ecliptic and Ancestry Brewing. Who will win? You be the judge: dinner guests will choose which brewery will be victorious! Price includes five courses with 10 beer pairings—with a “warm up” beer from Silver Moon to kick things off right. 5:30pm to 10pm. Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. $69/person.

WEDNESDAY 1/31

There are bands that shine in the studio, those that kill it live— and then there are those that deliver both. Denson has toured with Lenny Kravitz, and more recently, with The Rolling Stones. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is likely to deliver one of the best live shows you’ll see this year. All ages. 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $25/adv, $30/door.

ART-I-FACTS, AN INTERACTIVE ART EXPERIENCE CREATE

Get creative with the whole family! Through hands-on art stations, participate and interact with students and the community—and celebrate everything art has to offer! Live silk screening, collaborative murals and more! 6:30 PM. Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters.

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or as long as I’ve lived in Central was eager to play the clarinet and RohrOregon, I’ve driven past Just Joe’s bacher gladly obliged. Music with curiosity. Located on “I want all these kids to have those the second floor of a building facing same opportunity that I had,” RohrHighway 97, children and their parents bacher says. “That’s my job, to make looking for band instruments press a sure she has a clarinet and a good button marked #1 to get buzzed into experience from us, from a music the building. Walking up the stairs, cus- store’s perspective. My commitment tomers see photos of performers who is to them, and that does good things have performed with Rohrbacher’s for the teachers.” series, Jazz at Joe’s. In addition to running the music Last week, I got to experience the shop, Rohrbacher spreads the love shop myself. Rohrbacher recently of music with his Jazz at Joe’s series, received the immense honor of being bringing world-class jazz musicians to named the OreCentral Oregon. gon Music EducaThe popular series tors Association’s has had 68 sellFor the past 20 years, Outstanding Conout performances Rohrbacher has taught tributor. It came —a number Rohrchildren, parents and as a surprise to bacher shares with Rohrbacher, who pride. performers throughout received the nom“There was a Central Oregon. ination from High vacancy back in Desert Middle 2007 for a jazz School music teacher Craig Olson, with series, and it’s close to my heart other area music teachers offering sub- because I’m a musician,” Rohrbachsequent support. Rohrbacher got the er says. “I’m a jazz-loving saxophone word the week after Christmas. player and I know there are others. “It was touching,” Rohrbacher says. We started small and in the store “Some of the other support that has until it got too big. Witnessing during been sent to me after the fact, the emails the concerts, the people, it’s heart and stuff, it was all really touching. I wrenching.” didn’t realize quite the impact.” Rohrbacher says he enjoys watching For the past 20 years, Rohrbacher the reactions concertgoers have to the has taught children, parents and per- series. For some, it brings back memformers throughout Central Oregon. ories. Rohrbacher loves others’ absoIn fact, when I arrived at the shop, he lute inability to tap a foot along with was helping a young girl and her moth- the beat. er who had recently moved and joined “Hosting other musicians is a winband at the girl’s new school. The girl win,” Rohrbacher says. “I’m not just an

Joe Rohrbacher doing what he loves—wailing on his saxophone.

advocate for the audience or for myself, I’m an advocate for them also. I want them to have the best experience here in Bend.” From providing students and musicians instruments they need into order to do what they love, to bringing musicians into the community, Rohrbacher’s become an invaluable member of

the Bend scene. Upon meeting him, I immediately sensed his passion, dedication and love for both music and this community. “Music has been nothing but good,” Rohrbacher says. “Not everything in my life is good because of music, but nothing but good has ever come from music for me.” SW

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CALENDAR 24 Wednesday Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your favorite songs every week. 9 pm. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Have you

narrowed it down to what songs you’ll sing this week? Embrace your inner rock star. 9 pm.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Karaoke What

will you sing this week? 7 pm.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Bring your talent or

an encouraging ear to this weekly open mic for musicians. All musicians welcome! 6:30 pm.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke Blake? Shania? Get in touch with your inner country star. 7 pm. No cover. McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Sam Ravenna Blends ingredients of electro funk, hip-hop, reggae and classic and modern soul. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Local

artists perform. Derek Michael Marc hosts. 6 pm.

The Lot Open Mic Showcase your talent or watch as locals brave the stage for open mic. 6 pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub The Brevet Their very name represents a Civil War rank awarded to individuals who went above and beyond the call of duty without the expectation of extra monetary compensation. In other words, The Brevet traditionally act out of their passion for and dedication to music. 8 pm. $10.

25 Thursday Brasada Ranch House Meekoh The local

pop and soul artist, Meekoh, joins us at Ranch House for an evening of live music, farm-to-table dining specials and featured local brews. Reservations required. 6-8 pm. Complimentary.

Tickets Available on BendTicket.com

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Karaoke FUN with DJ Roseybabe. 9 pm.

Currents at the Riverhouse Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz Thursdays: ack Krouscup Trio Jazz Thursdays continues with the Jack Krouscup Trio this week featuring Jack on our Steinway grand, Mark Karwan on upright bass, and Jeff Ingraham on drums. Thursday January 25th, 7-9pm. No cover. Don’t miss a week. Come early for the best seats! 7-9 pm. No cover. Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Jim Roy and Steve Beaudry Acoustic finger style blues guitar, mandolin and vocals by Jim Roy, accompanied by Steve Beaudry on acoustic and amplified harmonica. Songs from the Delta to Chicago. 7-9 pm. No cover. fattuesdaysbend.com/. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Have you

narrowed it down to what songs you’ll sing this week? Embrace your inner rock star. 9 pm.

Kelly D’s Banquet Room NPT Annual

Invitational Benefit Concert Richard Taelour, Marianne Thomas and Victor Johnson return for the 2nd annual benefit for C.O. nonprofits. Let’s start the new season with a full house in support of all nonprofits. 7-9 pm. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover. Northside Bar & Grill Eric Leadbetter Classic rock. 7:30 pm. Free. Seven Nightclub Cocktails & Karaoke Make sure to check out our Thursday Night Karaoke Party! 8 pm-2 am. No cover.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Karaoke Night Come enjoy a few drinks with your community and belt out your favorite songs! 9 pm-midnight. No cover. Spoken Moto Helga + Abronia Live Music

Thursdays at Spoken Moto. Helga and Abronia rock the shed! Abronia is a full, 6-piece band hailing from Portland, OR. Come get some beers and/or coffee, dine with our excellent selection of food trucks and rock out to some high quality,

Enjoy a night of eclectic rock from Downhill Ryder at McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School on 2/1.

free live music! 7-9 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Strictly Originals Open Mic Hosted by Hal Worcester. A welcoming venue for experienced and brand new performers to play their original material. 6-8 pm. No cover.

The Capitol House Music Monthly DJs N8 & N8. 10 pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Cash’d Out w/ Sweet Red & the Hot Rod Billies A San Diego-based band, that channels Johnny Cash in about as close a manner to the real thing as it gets. 8 pm. $10/GA.

26 Friday ATLAS Cider Co. Taproom

90’s Flannel Party w/ DJ Esus Join us for a throwback 90’s night. Party starts at 8pm til late. Expect it all from Grunge to Hip-Hop with DJ Esus. Wear a flannel and get $1 off all cider and beer pints! 8 pm. No cover. 21+.

Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Karaoke & Open Mic with A Fine Note Karaoke Too! Bring your voice, bring your guitar and bring your friends. All musicians welcome. Great stage. Great venue. 8 pm. Hub City Bar & Grill DJ Dance Music DJ spins top 40 hits, dance remixes. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Friday Dance Lessons 21+. 8 pm. No cover. Northside Bar & Grill Fun Bobby 1980s

classic rock and dance tunes. 8:30 pm. $3.

Seven Nightclub Weekends at SEVEN Nightclub Make sure to head downtown for the parties every weekend at SEVEN. We’ve got resident and Guest DJs that spin open format dance music— so theres a little something fun for everyone.VIP & Bottle service available. 9 pm-2 am. No cover.

Spoken Moto Lassen CD Release Party Live

Music Fridays at Spoken Moto. Kelcey Lassen’s gypsy roots and globe trotting adventures inspire her whimsical lyrics and indie, soul music style. She will be releasing her new album, accompanied by a full band! 7-9 pm. $5-10 suggested donation.

27 Saturday Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ Theclectik A night of electronica, hip-hop, ‘80s new wave and soul with DJ Theclectik. Fourth Saturday of every month, 10 pm. No cover. Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Six Pack For your dining and dancing pleasure Bend Oregon’s own Six Pack returns to Fat Tuesdays with their blues, funk and soul music. 7-10 pm. No cover. Hub City Bar & Grill Around the Bend

Dance band plays top 40 hits from the 80s to current. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Karaoke Get in touch with your inner crooner at this weekly karaoke night. 8 pm. M&J Tavern Shade 13 & Boxcar String Band Two local bands delivering Power Trios to rock the house. 9 pm. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Dance Lessons Come learn the popular line dances to your favorite country songs every Saturday! 9 pm. No cover. Northside Bar & Grill Fun Bobby 1980s classic rock and dance tunes. 8:30 pm. $3. Seven Nightclub Weekends at SEVEN Nightclub Make sure to head downtown for the parties every weekend at SEVEN. We’ve got resident and Guest DJs that spin open format dance music— so theres a little something fun for everyone.VIP & Bottle service available. 9 pm-2 am. No cover.

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Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic Bring your talent to this weekly open mic night. 6-8 pm.

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Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Derek

Petty, R.E.M, Yo La Tengo, Neil Young and Uncle Tupelo. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Michael Marc Trio The Derek Michael Marc Trio is taking the stage at The Saloon! 8-11 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Local artists perform. Derek Michael Marc hosts. 6 pm.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company

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Canaan Canaan w/ Matt Humiston Japanese singer-songwriter Canaan Canaan will sing accompanied by a drummer, Matt Humiston. 3-5 pm. No cover.

The Lot Open Mic Showcase your talent or watch as locals brave the stage for open mic. 6 pm.

1 Thursday

28 Sunday

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Karaoke FUN

with DJ Roseybabe. 9 pm.

Currents at the Riverhouse Mt. Bachelor Riverhouse Jazz Thursdays: Tommy Leroy Trio Tommy Leroy Trio features Scott Johnson on guitar, Brooks Barnett on trumpet and Tom Freedman on upright bass. 7-9 pm. No cover.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Locals Night—

DJDMP & Friends A night of soul, hip-hop and electronica. 9 pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe w/ The Dip Highly regarded as one of the best live bands on the planet, KDTU will be showcasing material from their long-awaited forthcoming studio album, as well as previous acclaimed KDTU recordings like ‘New Ammo’ and ‘The Bridge.’ All ages. 8 pm. $25/adv, $30/door.

Fat Tuesdays Cajun and Blues Jim Roy and Steve Beaudry Acoustic finger style blues guitar, mandolin and vocals by Jim Roy, accompanied by Steve Beaudry on acoustic and amplified harmonica. Songs from the Delta to Chicago. 7-9 pm. No cover. Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Have you

narrowed it down to what songs you’ll sing this week? Embrace your inner rock star. 9 pm.

29 Monday Astro Lounge Open Mic Night Bring your

talent to the Astro every Monday night. 8-11 pm. astroloungebend.com.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Karaoke FUN with DJ Roseybabe. 9 pm.

Kelly D’s Banquet Room Open Mic Monday We welcome single/duet/trio musicians, actors, poets and comedians to share their talents in an acoustic listening environment. Sign up at 5pm. 6-8:30 pm. No cover. Northside Bar & Grill Danger Zone w/ Katy Ipock These comedians feel the need—the need for comedy! That’s right, Ice man, they are dangerous! Come get your laughs with some of the best comedians in town! Hosted by Katy Ipock. 6:30-8:30 pm. No cover. Volcanic Theatre Pub This Island Earth

Single Release We’re releasing the first single from our upcoming album, “Wounded Tropic.” Our friends from Portland, Bridal Veil, will be joining us for this rapturous evening. 8-11 pm. $5/door.

This Island Earth releases new single from upcoming album “Wounded Tropic” at Volcanic on 1/29.

30 Tuesday Crow’s Feet Commons Open Mic with Bill

Powers Every Tuesday, Bill Powers from Honey Don’t and various other local acts hosts open mic in our front great room. Bring your stories, songs and listening ears to our acoustic house set. Sign up starts at 5. 6-8 pm. No cover.

Domino Room Orgone & Compa-

31 Wednesday Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic Bring your talent to this weekly open mic night. 6-8 pm. Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your

favorite songs every week. 9 pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Have you

narrowed it down to what songs you’ll sing this week? Embrace your inner rock star. 9 pm.

ny Grand Their gritty soul sounds will have you on the dance floor sweating until the last beat. 21+. 8:30 pm. $15/adv, $20/door.

will you sing this week? 7 pm.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Ukulele Jam All

M&J Tavern Open Mic Bring your talent or

ages. 6:30 pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Phillip Austin New talent In town brings all things Nashville with a twist of Central Oregon culture to the stage. Singing songs reminiscent of Some good OL’ “smokey” favorites. 9 pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Groove Merchants

Jazz. 6 pm. No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Karaoke What an encouraging ear to this weekly open mic for musicians. All musicians welcome! 6:30 pm.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke

Blake? Shania? Get in touch with your inner country star. 7 pm. No cover.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

AM Clouds Creating a classic indie rock sound that’s been compared to the Meat Puppets, Tom

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover. McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Downhill Ryder Imagine the sound born from folk, classic rock and jazz... tones that dance, cry or rage set the foundation for powerful vocals to soar high above. All ages. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Seven Nightclub Cocktails & Karaoke Make sure to check out our Thursday Night Karaoke Party! 8 pm-2 am. No cover.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Karaoke Night Come enjoy a few drinks with your community and belt out your favorite songs! 9 pm-midnight. No cover. Spoken Moto The Bucklys Local rock/soul

trio brings a great night of live music. 7-9 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Strictly Originals Open Mic Hosted by Hal Worcester. A welcoming venue for experienced and brand new performers to play their original material. 6-8 pm. No cover.

EVENTS

CALENDAR MUSIC

7:30pm. Followed by lesson. Wednesdays. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5/class.

Alley Cats Jazz Ensemble Dance and

Argentine Tango Milonga Tango dancing

lunch. Tuesdays, 10:30am. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-312-2069.

Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus Bella

Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Experienced pipers and drummers are welcome to attend, along with those interested in taking up piping or drumming. Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St. 541633-3225. Free.

COCO Winter Concert A variety of music

that takes you from Europe through American music up to the present. Jan. 28, 2-3:30pm. Mt. View High School, 2755 NE 27th St. 541-3066768. Free.

Community Orchestra of Central Oregon Rehearsals COCO welcomes all mu-

sicians to come have fun with us. No auditions. Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St. 541-3066768. Annual negotiable fee.

Instrumental Classes Begin Soon Beginning 15-week youth instrumental studies on piano, guitar, violin or cello. For a list of classes, please visit cascadeschoolofmusic.org. Jan. 29. Cascade School of Music, 200 NW Pacific Park Ln. 541-382-6866. $325.

Beginner Bellydance with Amirah

Amirah’s 8-week course will focus on bellydance movement technique, combo building, musicality, improvisation and Middle Eastern music. Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Through March 15. Gotta Dance Studio, 917 NE Eighth St. 317-9971816. $80/session, $15/drop-in.

Square Dance Thursdays, 7pm. Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd.

Bend Ecstatic Dance Dance your own dance

in your own way in a supportive community of kindred spirits. Visit: BendEcstaticDance.com or FB Bend Ecstatic Dance. Tuesdays, 7pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE 8th St. $10-$20.

Salsa Footwork & Partnerwork Learn a series of fun footwork combinations followed by partner work patterns. No experience required. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. (541) 325 - 6676. $10.

Scottish Country Dance Weekly Class

No experience necessary. Includes beginner & advanced dances. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. First class is free, future classes are $5.

Youth Acro Fusion Program A dynamic, performance-based youth program combining hoop dance, partner acrobatics and circus yoga. Fridays, 4-5pm. Through June 22. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100. 541-322-6887. $50/month.

FILM EVENTS “Angst” the movie A virtual reality expe-

rience that explores anxiety its causes, effects and what we can do about it. Jan. 25, 5:30-7pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way. 541-788-6386. Free.

”The Big Lebowski” (1998) Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski, a laid-back, easygoing burnout who gets mixed up with some dangerous dudes that think he owes them a whole lot of money. Jan. 26, 8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. $15. Queens & Cowboys: A Straight Year on the Gay Rodeo w/ Director Matt Livadary The film follows a season of the

International Gay Rodeo Association, highlighting the men and women who compete and the important role rodeo plays in their lives. Q&A with director. Jan. 26, 7-9pm. High Desert Museum,

59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. $7/members, $10/non-members.

Spaceballs (1987) McMenamin’s Late Night

Retro Movie screenings every Friday & Saturday night. Check website for final showtimes. Jan. 26, 10pm-midnight and Jan. 27, 10pm-midnight. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. $4.

Supercross Live Weekly showing of Monster Energy Supercross Live, the indoor dirt bike racing championship. Saturdays, 6-8pm. Through May 5. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way. 541306-6689. Free.

LOCAL ARTS 4th Friday Art Stroll Stroll though 20 art galleries in downtown Sisters. Fri, Jan. 26, 4-7pm. Downtown Sisters, Hood Avenue. 541549-9552. Free. Alyson Belcher: Ice Portals Belcher’s

studies read as abstract landscapes and create a confusing space that is fragile and fleeting. Saturdays, 10am-6pm, Sundays, noon-5pm and Mondays-Fridays, 10am-7pm. Through Jan. 27. Bend Art Center, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180. 541-330-8759. Free.

ART-i-facts an Interactive Art Experience Hands-on art, prizes, music and

refreshments. Jan. 31, 6:30-8:30pm. Sisters High School, 1700 McKinney Butte Rd. 541-549-4045. $5/individual, $20/family.

Movement & Meditation w/ Live Cello Feel your breath and listen inward to the sweet songs of live cello. This is an opportunity to be a part of a live recording for CD release by Billy Mickelson of Third Seven. Jan. 27, 6:30-8pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $20.

Open Hub Singing Club We sing for each other, a participatory sing, not a performance. All voices welcome! Fourth Thursday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Through May 31. Hawthorn Healing Arts, 39 NW Louisiana Ave. 541-6336025. $5-$15.

Public (Rock) Choir Sing in a fun environment with people of all skill levels. Rock and pop favorites—no hymns. First time free. Mondays, 5:45-8pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-728-3798. $0-$16. Youth Enrichment Classes Emphasize musical skill development that will enhance formal instrumental study. For students ages 5-17. Inquire about schedule. Jan. 29. Cascade School of Music, 200 NW Pacific Park Ln. 541-382-6866. $95-$165.

DANCE Adult Intermediate Level Dance Class Drop-in class. Styles include contemporary, modern, jazz and ballet. Fridays, 12:15-1:45pm. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave. 541-410-8451. $5.

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Argentine Tango Class & Práctica No partner needed. Four-week fundamentals class begins the first Wednesday of every month, 6:30-

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teaches and performs four-part acappella harmony and welcomes singers of all levels, ages 15 and above. Contact Michelle for more info. Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. LDS Church, 450 SW Rimrock. 541-419-6759. $35/month.

every fourth Saturday. For all levels of dancers. No partner needed! Fourth Saturday of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5.

West Coast Swing Dance & Class A hour-long dance lesson, followed by dancing. Hosted by Tammy Goen. Fourth Saturday of every month. Sugar Push Dance Studio, 211 NE Revere Ave. 541.771.0666. $5.

EVENTS Artventure with Judy Artist-led painting

event! No experience necessary! Fee includes supplies. Pre-register and see upcoming images at artventurewithjudy.com. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-410-3267. $25 pre-paid.

Bend Comedy Once a month, come laugh

your cares away with one of America’s most talented headliners. No drink minimum. 21+. Jan. 25, 8-10pm. Double J Saloon, 528 SW Sixth St., Redmond. 541-801-3000. Free.

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Bend Comedy Open Mic Sign up at 7pm.

Five minutes spoken or two songs of stage time. All performance types are welcome! 21+. Tuesdays, 7pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St.

Bend Comedy Presents: Nathan Brannon & Jacob Christopher Brannon’s been

featured in publications & programs such as NPR’s ‘Weekend Edition,’ and ‘Laughs’ on Fox, NBC. Christopher’s charming demeanor and relatable storytelling style has been killing with audiences across the country. Jan. 26, 8-10pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St. 541-8013000. $8/adv., $10/door.

Caldera Artists in Residence Open Studios Experience the power of creativity in

, N.D. Blending Nature with Medicine Insurance Accepted

the warmth of the Caldera Arts Center while national artists from a variety of disciplines share their work. Sat, Jan. 27, 12:30-3:30pm. Caldera Arts Center, 31500 Blue Lake Dr. 541.595.0956.

Figure Drawing Sessions Sessions with live model. BYO drawing materials, easels provided first come, first serve. No registration required. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Through May 29. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. 541 241 2754. $15. Fourth Friday Wine & Chocolate Wild,

tasteful art and gifts for women who enjoy life to the very fullest. Jan. 26, 4-7pm. JIll’s Wild (but tasteful) Women, 183 Hood Ave. 541-617-6078.

High Desert Museum Free Day Jan. 27, 10am-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. Free. Last Saturday at the Workhouse Art, live music and complementary beverages. Last Saturday of every month, 6-10pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. Free. Art & Wine, Oh My! Local artists will guide

you through replicating the night’s featured image. Register online. Tuesdays, 6pm. Level 2, 360 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 210. 541-2138083. $35-$45.

Explore

SPIRITUAL LIBERATION

in our Sunday talk series inspired by Rev. Michael Beckwith. Find community and growth in classes like Heal Your Life— a Louise Hay workshop, A Course in Miracles, and Ageless Body, Timeless Mind based on Deepak Chopra’s book. For more information www.unitycentraloregon.com

Winter Studio Sale This is an opportunity to collect original art at drastically reduced prices. Exhibit dates: January 23 – February 19, 2018. Jan. 26, 4-7pm. Hood Avenue Art, 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters. 541-719-1800. Free.

PRESENTATIONS Big Bothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon Informational Meeting Learn

more about what it means to be a Big, Little, community partner and Advisory Board Member for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon! Jan. 29, 5:30-6:30pm. Deschutes Public Library (Brooks Room), 601 NW Wall St. 541-312-6047.

Great Decisions-The Waning of Pax Americana Friday’s speaker is Christopher

McKnight Nichols, Director, OSU Center for the Humanities. Jan. 26, noon-1pm. Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St. Free.

Know Civil Rights - Finding Community at the Gay Rodeo Meet the director

and main subject of “Queens and Cowboys: A Straight Year on the Gay Rodeo.” Jan. 26, noon-1pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-312-1032. | Jan. 27, noon-1pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1032. Free.

Nature Night: Wildlife Migration Join

Deschutes National Forest wildlife biologist Lauri Turner for a talk about wildlife and the local migration pathways they need to survive in our high desert. Jan. 31, 7-8:30pm. Tower

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. 541-330-0017. Free, registration req.

Reducing the Impacts of Wind Energy on Wildlife Dr. Roberto Albertani, Boeing

professor of mechanical engineering at OSU, will address engineering methods that provide automatic eagle detection and deterrence without affecting wind turbine operations. Jan. 25, 6-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. $3/members, $7/non-members.

Snowshoeing Central Oregon Join Or-

egon Wild for another presentation on how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. We’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. Jan. 24, 5:30-7pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-815-4520. Free.

What’s in a Label? Thinking about Diversity and Racial Catagories Join in

this facilitated conversation with Attorney, Professor and Social Justice Advocate Ann Sue. Jan. 30, 5:30-7pm. Wille Hall, COCC Coats Campus Center, Bend, 2600 NW College Way. 541-3837257. Free. Please RSVP.

THEATER The Beertown Underground: Live Stand Up Comedy Billy Wayne Davis and

featured comic Juan Knudsen join us for a night of laughs. Jan. 24, 8-10pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave. 541-678-5740. $7/adv., $10/door.

Equivocation Fridays, 7:30pm, Saturdays, 7:30pm and Thursdays, 7:30pm. Through Jan. 27. 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave. $19/adults, $16/students & seniors 60+. Last Thursday Free Improv Jam Join improvisors of all levels for a fun, informal jam in an educational setting. No experience necessary. Last Thursday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Through June 28. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-771-3189. Free. Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie Fridays, 7:30pm, Saturdays, 7:30pm, Sundays, 2pm and Thursdays, 7:30pm. Through Feb. 4. CTC Cascade Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave. $20/adults, $16/seniors, $13/students.

WORDS

Make Your Mark at Bend Spay+Neuter! Need compassionate, awesome people to

join an incredible team. Ongoing. Bend Spay+Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. Suite B1. 541-617-1010.

Heart of Oregon Corps Mentor For more info contact Amanda at 541-526-1380. Mondays-Fridays. Heart of Oregon YouthBuild, 68797 George Cyrus Rd. OSU Extension Nutrition Education Volunteer Training Share research-based

information about healthy eating on a budget by becoming an OSU Extension Service Nutrition Education Volunteer. Jan. 31, 9am-2pm. OSU Deschutes County Extension Service, 3893 SW Airport Way, Redmond. 541-306-6067. Free.

Teen Advisory Board Work with teens

planning library programs, meet new people, lead! Ages 12-17. Jan. 24, 1:30-2:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free.

The Rebecca Foundation Seeking vol-

unteers to help us with ongoing needs for the Bend area diaper bank. Volunteers of all ages welcome. Ongoing. Bend, RSVP for address.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Volunteer drivers needed to transport veterans to the Bend VA Clinic and Portland VA Hospital. Must have clean driving record and be able to pass VA-provided physical and screening. Call Paul at 541-6472363 for more details. Mondays-Fridays.

Volunteers Needed Help with daily horse care. Duties include; corral cleaning, grooming, walking horses. Flexible days and hours. No experience req. Call Kate to set up an appointment 541-350-2406. Ongoing. Mustangs to the Rescue.

CLASSES AcroYoga Join Deven and Alexis to experience the power of acrobatics. No partner or experience necessary. Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $10-$15. Adult Aerial Silks Classes Adult only ae-

rial silks classes - all skill levels. Come fly with us! Sundays, 3-4:30pm and Thursdays, 5:307pm. Central Oregon Aerial Arts, 20700 Carmen Loop #120. $20/class, $160/10 classes.

Local Authors Night Join us in support-

Adult Classes Spend an evening on the wheel exploring clay. Class includes all materials. Thursdays, 6-8pm. Through May 31. Pottery By Yvonne, 65093 Smokey Butte Dr. 321-4328009. $100/couple.

Author! Author! Literary Series: Mary Roach A lively discussion about Mary Roach’s

Aerial Silks Training Learn how to fly on aerial silks. Thursdays, 4-5:15pm. Silks Rising, 1560 NE 1st Street #10.

ing a number of authors as they share their stories, answer questions and sign books. Jan. 26, 6:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. 541-306-6564.

current works, literature and writing process. Jan. 27, 7-9pm. Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St. 541-312-1027. $25.

Rediscovered Book Club We will discuss

“The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery. Jan. 24, 6pm. Roundabout Books, 900 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, #110. Free.

VOLUNTEERS 350Deschutes Climate Advocacy & Education Use your special talents to encourage awareness of the need for meaningful climate action. Mondays. Bend, RSVP for address. 206-498-5887.

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in Redmond Looking for caring adult mentors. Mondays-Sundays. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon - Redmond, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond. 541-617-4788.

Fences For Fido Seeking volunteers to come out and help us build fences for dogs who live on chains. Sign up online. More info can be found at fencesforfido.org. Mondays. Bend, RSVP for address.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bend We need

caring volunteers to help children reach their full potential! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, 62895 Hamby Rd. 541-312-6047.

Beginning Aerial Silks Class Get

stronger, gain confidence and learn how to fly. Ages 8 and up welcome! Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm, Wednesdays, 3-4:30pm, Saturdays, 2:30-4pm and Sundays, 1:30-3pm. Central Oregon Aerial Arts, 20700 Carmen Loop #120. 775-342-8710. $20/drop-in, $160/10 classes.

Buddhist Chanting Workshop Thursdays, 4pm. House of Whispering Juniper, 65271 85th St. 541-383-5031. Free.

Buddhist Mantras Chanting Explore the

spiritual insights. Reservations required. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays-Fridays, 10:30am4pm. Custom Built Computers Of Redmond, 439 SW 6th St. 541-848-1255. $10.

Capoeira Experience this exciting martial art form of Afro Brazilian origins. For adults and teens. 541-678-3460. Mondays, 7-8:20pm and Thursdays, 7-8:20pm. Capoeira Bend, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. $30, two week intro. Childbirth in Awareness Education Series Expectant parents learn how to prepare for birth. Sundays, 2-5pm. Through Feb. 25. Rooted&Open, 21212 Limestone Ave. 541-3068466. $300/couple.

EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT lounge. Jan. 31, 4:30-6:30pm. Moonfire & Sun Garden Center, 61944 SE 27th St. 541-318-6155. $20/GGPP members. $40/non-members.

Morning Yoga Mats are available for use.

First time students will receive a $10 Outside In gift certificate. Mondays, 8:45-9:45am. OutsideIN, 845 NW Wall St. 541-317-3569. Free.

Print Sampler Class Fun, five-week intro

to four popular printmaking processes—linocut, monotype, drypoint and collagraph. Price includes supply fee. Mondays, 5-7:30pm. Through Feb. 26. Bend Art Center, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180. 541-330-8759. $223.

Qigong - Taoist & Tibetan Yoga Come learn these amazing energy awareness and health arts. All levels. Classes drop in bases. Thursdays, 7pm. Bend Community Healing, 155 SW Century Dr. Suite 113. 208-424-9528. Donation Based.

Reclaiming a Natural Way of Being This 4-week online/in-person course creates the experience of seeing yourself as part of a whole or “one-of the-people.” Thursdays, 6-8pm. Through Feb. 23. Residence, 61287 Kristen St. 541-6396246. $100/4-week class.

Reiki Level 1 Workshop Unique to Reiki, the attunement process is an energy activation of the palms and heart and is a healing in and of itself! Lisa Swisher and Breyn Hibbs instruct. Jan. 28, 9:30am-3:30pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-285-4972. $99. Relaxation and Meditation Class As a certified hypnotist, you’ll experience relaxing the body, mind and emotions. Silence any chattered thoughts and feel deeper inner peace, love and joy. Mon, Jan. 29, 12-12:30pm. Bend Golf & Country Club, 61045 Country Club Dr. $9/min. Sign up for Beginner Bellydance with Amirah at Gotta Dance Studio, Wednesdays through March 15.

DIY Cabinets Learn more and sign up at DIYcave.com. Jan. 28, 11am. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. info@diycave.com. $45. DIY Leather Flap Wallets Learn more and sign up at DIYcave.com. Jan. 26, 8am. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $55.

DIY Welding Workshop Learn more and

East Meets West, An Introduction to Taoism Discussion on the Eastern philosophy

Hemp Oil CBD Health Benefits Get up to speed on the enormous health benefits of CBD oil. Every other Wednesday, 7-8:30pm. Through Dec. 19. Aingeal Rose & Ahonu, https://www. meetup.com/Aingeal-Rose-Ahonu. 925-3663091. Free.

Hula Hoop Fit Fusion Experience the therapeutic integration of dance, yoga, fitness and a hula hoop! Open to all levels. Thurs, Jan. 25, 6-7pm and Thurs, Feb. 1, 6-7pm. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100. 541322-6887. $17/non-member drop-in.

of Taoism and its impact on Western civilization. Practice Chinese calligraphy & better understand teachings. Thursdays, 5-7pm. Through March 8. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way. 541-383-7270. $69.

Intermediate Belly Dance Class Take

East Meets West: Intro to Taoism Intro

Intro to AcroYoga Bring a mat and water

to Taoist philosophy. Interactive setting with discussion on the Eastern philosophy of Taoism and its impact on Western civilization. Enroll online. Thursdays, 5-7pm. Through Feb. 8. COCC, 2600 NW College Way. 541-383-7270. $69.

Fine Art Classes Learn the flexibility of

acrylics. All ages and skill levels. Join us for two hours of instruction and take home a finished painting you will be proud to share! Fridays, 10am-noon Through May 4. Hobby Lobby, 3188 N Hwy 97. 360-880-5088. $20/week.

Media Training Learn how to become a new

media strategist. Jobs Available. More info at mjg@newmediasolution.info. Fridays. Gianoplus, 3151 SW Juniper Ave. 541.316.8160. Free.

German Conversation Group Mondays,

7-8pm. In Sisters, various locations. 541-5950318. Cost is variable.

Hardcover Sketchbooks Make your own

hardcover sketch book in this three-hour class. Price includes supply fee. Jan. 27, 10am-1pm. Bend Art Center, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180. 541-330-8759. $60.

your belly dance skills and your core fitness to new levels in this 8-class series. Jan. 25, 6:308pm. Boyle Education Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way. 541-383-7270. $79/8 classes.

Strength Training with JessBFit Mondays, 12-12:30pm. Princess Athletic, 945 NW wall St, Ste 150. 541-241-8001. $5. Tai Chi Teaches alignment, standing relaxation

and mental awareness progressing into the greater depth of internal energy and movement. More info, call 541-548-1086. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:30-11am. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-1086. Free.

West African Drumming Level 1 Learn traditional rhythms and experience the brain-enhancing, healing and joyful benefits from David Visiko. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15. West African Drumming Level 3 Build on your knowledge, technique, and performance skills. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15.

bottle. Jan. 28, 9:30-10:30am. Athleta, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive Suite 100. 541-318-4832. Free.

Japanese Group Lesson Ffor all ages. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-633-7205. $10 plus material fees.

Ask An HOA Attorney—Free! Central Or-

egon Regional Chapter of CAI invites you to “Ask A Homeowners Association Attorney Advice for Free”! Email corc@caicentraloregon.org to register and include questions. Jan. 25, 5:30-7:30pm. The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-719-8224. Free.

Beer Bingo Thursdays, 7pm. Cascade Lakes Lodge, 1441 SW Chandler Ave. Suite 100.

Bingo Winners of each round get half of the pot, the other half goes to the Bend Spay and Neuter Project! Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through Feb. 1. Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St. $1/bingo card. “How to” Tips for Preschool to High School Join local, education expert, Elie

Gaines, to learn tips for how to navigate and choose the best school ‘fit’ for your child. Thurs, Jan. 25, 6:30-7:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 602-686-4480. Free.

Community Healing Night Intuitive

readings, energetic healing and bodywork in exchange for canned and dry foods in support of Neighbor Impact food bank. First Thursday of every month, 5-7pm. The Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin Ave. 541-389-1159.

Crystal Bowl Harmonic Sound Portal

Experience a sound portal with crystal and Tibetan bowls, plus crystal pyramids. Bring a mat and pillow. Jan. 28, 7-8:15pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 509-456-8315. By donation.

Drawing Under the Influence Bring pa-

per, pen, creativity and draw under the influence! This DUI club is for anyone looking for some fun on a Sunday. Sundays, 6-9pm. JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave.

Full Moon Lodge (for women) A sacred

space for women to circle and to experience, celebrate and harness the creative power we hold. Jan. 30, 6:30-8:30pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-285-4972. $10.

Good Grief Guidance Community Drop-in We all live with grief—death, divorce,

loss, illness, conflict, abandonment, disappointment. But is it possible to thrive? The 1st three steps to well being through GGG are: acknowledge the grief, open the heart and allow the feelings and attend to the feelings. Tuesdays, 6-8pm and Fridays, 11am-1pm. Through June 30. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave. 541-647-7915. Free.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Newcomers welcome. For info contact Sue at 541-610-3717. Mondays, 6-9pm. Bend Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd. $1 to $13. January PubTalk EDCO’s Central Oregon

PubTalk, held the fourth Thursday of the month, is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Jan. 25, 5-9pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St. 541-388-3236

A Unique Massage f�� a Unique You!

Kirtan: Group Yogic Chanting Sundays, 5:30pm. The Peaceful Heart, 29 NW Greeley Ave. 541-318-8712. Memoir Class (8-weeks) This class leads

participants in writing and editing their own 4-5 page memoir! Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Through March 6. Private Residence in Bend, 11 Address Given Upon Registration. 541-408-4509. $185.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Reduce stress, physical and psychological pain in this 8-week group program. Mondays, 6-8:30pm and Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm. Through March 6. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave. 541-640-0597. $395.

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Oriental Palm Reading Discover how the brain, nerves, and lines connect in palmistry. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-848-1255. $10.

EVENTS

EVENTS x3. $25/EDCO members, $35/non-members.

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presents Paulina Machi, case manager, Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking to speak on latest statistics and resources available for victims. Jan. 25, noon-1pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave. 541-389-8940. Free.

Pool Tournament Cash Cup Anyone can

join in, regardless of experience! APA rules, winnings based on number of participants. Tuesdays, 8pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St. 541-760-9412. $5.

Preventative Walk-in Pet Wellness Clinic First come, first serve. Vaccines, mi-

crochips, toenail trims and de-worming avail. Service fees on bendsnip.org. Saturdays, 10am. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave.

Texas Hold ‘em Poker First hand dealt at 7pm, so grab a seat early! Wednesdays, 7pm. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill, 190 E. Cascade Ave. 541-549-7427. $20/buy-in.

Trivia at The Lot Bring your team or join one! Tuesdays, 6-8pm. The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St.

Trivia Night Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill, 190 E. Cascade Ave. 541-549-7427. Trivia Tuesdays Bring your team or join one! Tuesdays, 8pm. Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St. UKB Trivia Night Fun. Free. Win stuff!

Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Cabin 22, 25 SW Century Dr. Fun. Free. Win stuff! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Round Table Pizza, 2940 N Hwy 97.

Young Professionals Network YPN is a conduit for young emerging professionals, ages 21-40, to access unique and valuable experiences. Jan. 31, 5-7pm. Discover Chiropractic, 155 SW Century Dr Ste 111. 541-382-3221. $7/Chamber Member, $17/GA.

SENIOR EVENTS Tai Chi for Health by Dr. Paul Lam

Taught by Certified Instructor. Can be done seated and with oxygen. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8:30-9:30am. OREGON TAI CHI, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102. 541-639-9963.

Tai Chi for Parkinson’s & MS Walker,

cane and wheelchair OK. Certified and endorsed by the Council on Aging of Central Oregon. Thursdays, 1-2pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd. 623-203-4883. $50/month.

Online Chair Tai Chi Classes From a seated position soft movements are used to help increase energy, improve blood circulation. Fridays, 2-3pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 51875 Hollinshead Pl. 623-203-4883. $40.

MEETINGS Al-Anon Family Groups 12-step group for friends and families of alcoholics. Call 541-7283707 for times and locations. Ongoing.

Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline: 541-5480440. Ongoing. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-0440.

Bend Chamber Toastmasters Develop

and grow your public speaking and leadership skills. Wednesdays, noon-1pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. Free.

Bend “Go” Club Expand your mind playing this ancient (yet modern) board game! Beginners welcome. Wednesdays, 2-5pm. Market of choice, 115 NW Sisemore St. 541-385-9198. Free. Central Oregon Labor Chapter Monthly Meeting Coalition of labor, worker’s rights

groups and community groups Last Monday of every month, 5:30pm. Central Oregon Social Justice Center, 155 NW Irving Ave.

Democratic Primary Candidate Forum House District 2 Sunriver Action Group is

hosting a forum with the Independent and Democratic candidates that have filed for US House District 2 Primary Election in May, 2018. Jan.

27, 3-5pm. Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Ln. Free.

Emotions Anonymous Wednesdays, 9:30am and Thursdays, 10:30am. Bend Church United Methodist, 680 NW Bond St. Evolutionary SELF-Healing Through guided imagery, you’ll learn how to tap into your internal power. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-3908534. Free. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting Saturdays, 9-10:30am. Bend Church

of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St. 831-435-0680.

Great Decisions-Central Oregon Join us for Great Decisions 2018 live streamed from PSU. January 19 topic is “Russia’s Foreign Policy.” January 26 topic is “Waning of Pax Americana?” Fri, Jan. 26, noon-1pm. Deschutes Public Library, 507 NW Wall St. Free. Italian Conversation Group Saturdays, 9:45-11am and Mondays, 1-2pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. Free. League of Women Voters of Deschutes County Luncheon Different speaker each

month on issues important to our community. First Thursday of every month, 11am-1pm. Black Bear Diner, 1465 NE Third St. 541-382-2660.

Marijuana Anonymous Meeting Thursdays, 7-8pm. Serenity Lane, 601 NW Harmon Blvd. 503-567-9892. Free.

Meet Tim White, Dem. for Congress

Meet and talk with Tim White about creating jobs, protecting health care, women’s rights, education and protecting our public lands. Jan. 30, 6:30-8:30pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. 760-579-9646. Free.

NAMI Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Group Mondays, 7-9pm. First United

Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-4808269.

People Place Planet Plant: Craft Cannabis Industry Adam Smith, the Founder

and Director of the Craft Cannabis Alliance, will discuss mission & future of craft cannabis in Oregon. Feb. 1, 6-8pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley. 480-257-6515. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

Mondays-noon-Saturdays, 9:30am and Thursdays-noon. First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-306-6844. Free. Wednesdays, 4pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-306-6844. Free.

Refuge Recovery Meeting Drawing inspiration from the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths, emphasis is placed on both knowledge and empathy as a means for overcoming addiction. Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm. Through Aug. 27. Wren and Wild, 910 NW Harriman St Suite 100. 541-233-6252. Free. Socrates Cafe Group Exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free. Spanish Club Thursdays, 3:30-5pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free. Table Tennis All ages & abilities. Mondays, 6pm. Boys & Girls Club, 500 NW Wall St. Transitions: Mama Circle Join us for free, non-judgmental support. Open to pregnant women and moms with littles. Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm. Baby Phases, 759 NE Greenwood Ave. 541-306-8466. Free. Women’s Cancer Support Group For the newly diagnosed & survivors. For info call: Judy, 541-728-0767. Candy, 907-209-8181. Thursdays, 1-3pm. 990 SW Yates, 990 SW Yates Dr. Free. Zen Discussion & Meditation A weekly lay-led Dharma discussion and meditation. Mondays, 6-8:30pm. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St. 541-390-1220. Free.

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Representing Riders

Lucas Freeman, Bend Bikes co-founder Story and photo by Richard Sitts

petitions and online surveys— on how best to slow down that traffic, according to Freeman. At the same time, he says, “We’re not interested in pushing cars off the street. People have to get around.” Growing up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, Freeman says he wasn’t an avid cyclist. After moving to Bend in 1997, he started biking around town to take his daughter to daycare when she was three. She’s 14 now, and Freeman and his wife, Andrea, also have a 9-year-old son. “When I visited Bend back in the spring of 1993, it just felt right. I watched people smile at each other as they passed on the sidewalk. I also liked the connection to the outdoors. It seemed pretty ideal to have jaw-dropping recreational opportunities right outside my door. For my wife’s part, she’s such a trooper and was up for the adventure of a move to a new city in a new state.” Other activities that Freeman enjoys include cross country and skate skiing, mountain and road biking, hiking, camping, backpacking and a pint with friends at a local watering hole, as well as taking the family dog, Daisy, out for long walks. Freeman’s day job is working as a project manager for the software firm, Nimble Development, Inc. He says his round trip commute from home is about

ARTWATCH

How to NOT ask artists for things

t’s the third week of the new year and yesterday I opened my third email asking for a donation of my art for a fundraiser. That means, if I keep at this pace, I should expect 49 more emails in the coming year. Recently, a young artist in Bend was telling me, very excitedly, that his performance troupe had been hired for a corporate holiday party, and how awesome he thought that was. I agreed, but then again, I’ve gone to corporate parties where MC Hammer was the entertainment, so I think it should be expected. His face lit up when he talked about it— the same light you see in an artist’s face when they’re inspired. This time, he was inspired by someone respecting his craft and the work he and his troupe have put into perfecting it.

I G H T

“We’re an advocacy group for people who commute by bike every day. We welcome everybody and anybody who is interested in what we’re trying to do.”

TranSPORTATION ISSUE 9 miles, adding, “A good portion of it is on the northern end of the Deschutes River Trail, so I’m pretty lucky.” Freeman offers advice for anyone considering commuting by bicycle: “Using my bicycle to get around is a function of my choosing to live life at a bit of a slower pace. I’ve chosen to make time in my morning and afternoon for my commute to work. But it’s a tradeoff I’m willing to make because I then don’t have to allocate time in my day for exercising; I’ve already gotten in my recommended 30 minutes of physical activity. Perhaps another key ingredient is pre-riding your commute to work on a weekend, when you’re not rushed. That way you can really decide the best route based on ease of street crossing or bike lanes.” Freeman suggests dressing in layers, especially when frigid Bend mornings give way to warmer afternoons. And as for special equipment, instead of a road bike, Freeman recommends an upright, commuter-type bike for comfort, ease of making hand signals for turns and

slowing down. Other considerations include fenders, a sturdy lock, front and rear lights, and “something to allow you to bring a gallon of milk home.” A last thing to consider, Freeman says, is a rearview mirror. “I know they look unwieldy, but I can easily see behind me so I can safely take the lane to enter a roundabout or make a left turn. “Having lived here for over 20 years now, I like the connections I’ve been able to make with people in my community. I feel like Bend still offers some of the small town feel that first attracted me here; I can still get a smile or a wave from the people I pass on the street or in a store. There are plenty of times when someone driving will make sure to let me into the lane going into a roundabout, or stop to allow me to cross NW 14th at Milwaukee. That makes Bend still feel like home to me.” SW Bend Bikes

Bendbikes.org

By Teafly Peterson That feeling is the exact opposite feeling artists get when receiving an email that reads something like this: “We saw your work and were so impressed by it, we would love for you to give it to us so we can use it to make money for our cause. It would be great exposure for you.” First, I’m not sure I need exposure, because, well, you found me. Secondly, artists already give in huge ways. Artists make the posters for the fundraisers for free, or in exchange for a ticket. Artists make the logos for noprofits at a reduced cost or for free in exchange for tax credits. We design the t-shirts for the causes that we believe in and that we volunteer our time for. Artists often create community art projects that we joyfully give for you to participate in and engage with, that help to put language to issues we’re working on in this community and beyond. There is an old adage that says, “It

never hurts to ask.” I strongly disagree with this. It hurts artists to be asked, again and again, to give more and more and more. The asking is defeating and deflating—a constant reminder that people don’t know how to engage or appreciate what artists already do. And I know that’s not the intention, so let’s just do away with this whole game in 2018. To help with this issue that artists seem to endlessly face, I’ve made a flow chart. It’s not that artists don’t want to give to our community. The thing is, we already do. A lot. One more question: Does your

Teafly Peterson

The “Exposure” Carrot

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fundraiser help the arts and artists in this town? Does it provide opportunities for artists or help to create audiences for us to better be seen and heard? Does it make artists’ existence here, and their role in this community, stronger and better? If the answer is yes, hit me up. I got some stuff for you. SW

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Lucas Freeman showed up on his commuter bike for our interview. I suspected he might. s a co-founder and past president of the local nonprofit, Bend Bikes, he not only talks the talk, but he rides the rides. Freeman co-founded Bend Bikes with John Krog, Pam Hardy and Brian Potwin, filing for articles of incorporation in October 2013 and achieving official nonprofit status in February 2015. “We’re an advocacy group for people who commute by bike every day. We welcome everybody and anybody who is interested in what we’re trying to do,” Freeman says. He also started the bike blog, bikearoundbend.com, in April 2010. Bend Bikes’ mission is two-fold. First, there’s the policy side of improving bicycling through working with governing bodies at the local and state level. Second is “to promote how fun biking is, to normalize it,” Freeman says, adding that this will result in more people in the bike lanes around town. Another goal is to connect neighborhood greenways throughout Bend, to make getting around by bicycle easier and safer. The objective of “calming” or slowing down traffic fits into this. Freeman points out the example of 15th Street between Simpson and Galveston Avenues—a wide street with no stop signs proven to be a popular cut-through for car traffic. Bend Bikes and people living along the street have been actively engaged for about a year now—through

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KIDS’ EVENTS

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Animal Adventures Live animals, stories,

crafts with High Desert Museum. Ages 3-5 years. Tues, Jan. 30, 10am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. 541-312-1090. | Tues, Jan. 30, noon. Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Ln. 541-312-1080. | Wed, Jan. 31, 1pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7097. Free.

Art Immersion Series (Early Release Wednesdays) Rembrandt! Vermeer!

5:30pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541-728-3798. $10.

LEGO Block Party Kids + 1 gazillion LEGOs

= fun. All ages. Wed, Jan. 24, 2:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. 541-3303760. Free.

Mahjong Learn to play this ancient game of strategy in the party room. Fridays, 5-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. Free.

Caravaggio! Great artists comes alive in Bend Art Center’s new program for ages 10 and up. In this 5-week series, kids study key artists of the Baroque era and learn how (and why) these masters made their art. Extended studio time allows for creative exploration. Register early! Wednesdays, 2:30-5pm. Through Feb. 15. Bend Art Center, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180. 541-330-8759. $100.

Middle School Climbing Team Interested in competitive rock climbing? Designed for the committed middle school aged participant who has previous climbing experience. Our experienced coaches spend time working on intermediate to advanced movement drills. Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-6:30pm. Through June 7. Bend Endurance Academy, 442 NE 3rd Street. 541-419-5071. $655.

Baby & Me Yoga Babies through early walkers are invited to bring a parent or caregiver to stretch, strengthen, relax—and most importantly, have fun! Sing, explore sign language, dance, make your baby fly through obstacle courses— this isn’t yoga class as usual! Please bring a blanket for your child. Tuesdays. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100. $45/3 classes, $50/1-week unlimited.

Mindful Kids Camp Over the course of six

Backpack Explorers – Creatures of the Night Parents and children ages 3-5 investi-

gate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting artifacts while journeying through the Museum’s nature trails and exhibits. Jan. 24, 10-11am and Jan. 25, 10-11am. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. $10/ child (members), $15/non-members plus adult admission.

Big Kids Yoga This class is for older kids who

want to learn more of the fundamentals of yoga through mindful games, breathing techniques, handstands and restorative poses with Deven Sisler. Learn how to self-regulate, focus and build stamina. Wednesdays, 4-5:15pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $5-$6.

Build a Business Website with WordPress, Beginning II This six-session class

in Redmond is for people who already have a WordPress website and need to learn how to use it. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6-9pm. Through Jan. 25. Redmond COCC Campus Technology Education Center, 2324 NE College Lp. 541-383-7290. $199.

Early Learners Creativity Lab An art class for children ages 0-5 years old w/ caregiver. A fun-filled hour of open-ended art activities designed specifically for the early learner. Children will be introduced to a variety of media and techniques. Wednesdays, 11am-noon Through May 31. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. 503-953-2175. $10/Class or $90/10 classes. Kids ROCK(!) Choir This is a place where kids ages 12 and under can come and sing their faces off! No training, experience or long-term commitment required to join. Mondays, 4:30-

weeks, we’ll introduce the basics of mindfulness to children in an easy-to-understand and playful way. We will cultivate presence of mind, heart and body and empower children to be kind to themselves and others. Mondays, 4-5pm. Through Feb. 12. Obsidian Education, 63797 Stanley Way. 218-340-3035. $60/six classes.

Pokémon Come play Pokémon cards in the party room! Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm and Saturdays, 12:30-2:30pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. Free.

Preschool Creativity Lab Children will be

introduced to a variety of media and techniques through process oriented exploration and investigation. Ages 3-5 w/caregiver. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11am-noon Through May 31. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. 503-953-2175. $10/ drop-in, $90/10 classes.

Toddler Creativity Lab An art class

specifically designed for toddlers to engage in age-appropriate, open-ended art making activities with a caregiver. Children will have the chance to explore a variety of materials in a safe and playful environment ready for a mess that you don’t have to clean up! Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am. Through May 31. Base Camp Studio, 2531 NE Studio Rd. 503-953-2175. $10/ drop-in, $90/10 classes.

Tween Tech Camp! Explore creative technology with gadgets and projects. Ages 9-12. Online registration required. Tues, Jan. 30, 4-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7097. Free.

Youth Climbing Team Perfect for the

committed and experienced youth climber looking at being a part of a climbing team in an age-appropriate and welcoming environment. The Youth Team places a strong emphasis on movement skills, safety, fun and building a strong foundation to become a better climber. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4-6pm. Through June 7. Bend Endurance Academy, 442 NE 3rd Street. 541-419-5071. $600.

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Hands Off

Your autonomous car questions answered By Howard Leff

Source Weekly: How long will it take until most of us are out on the road in self-driving cars? Mel Siegel: The average age of cars on the road in the U.S. is more than 10 years, meaning less than 10 percent are replaced annually. So, if starting tomorrow every new car sold were self-driving it would take five or six years. But they will not take over the market overnight, so I think 20 years might be a realistic answer. SW: How will all this technology affect the average price of cars? MS: The immediate effect of introducing more driving automation will be that the average cost of new cars will go up. But in the long run the cost of driving will go way down. First, the cars themselves will get cheaper as things like steering wheels, foot pedals and shift levers are no longer built in. Second, insurance and social costs will go down or disappear completely. In particular, costs for automobile accident injuries and collision repair will be reduced to almost nothing. SW: Does this mean I can finally text and drive without feeling guilty? MS: Guilt? About guilt you’ll have to ask

your psychiatrist, not me. Seriously, the computer will be the driver. You will be just another passenger, and all passengers will be able to text away to their hearts’ content, completely guilt-free. SW: How will these cars handle Bend’s unpredictable winter weather? MS: Just like you did at first: very badly! But with accumulated experience, they will get better. And since all vehicles will share this experience, all will improve very quickly. Actually, I think a bigger problem than vehicle handling on ice and snow might turn out to be adapting to the invisibility of lane markings during these periods. SW: What about traffic accidents? MS: The expectation of everybody who works in the field is that the accident rate will be reduced to a tiny fraction of the rate we suffer with human drivers. Probably what you should rather be worrying about are the economic consequences of this vastly reduced accident rate: How many insurance companies, personal injury law firms and emergency rooms will be made “redundant” when the accident rate drops to 1 percent of its current rate? SW: I never quite figured out Bend’s roundabouts. How will these cars navigate them? MS: Better than you do! I think the key here will be to clearly convey to the vehicle’s computer how the traffic engineer who designed each roundabout intended each entry and exit combination to be negotiated. This will require better—and better standardized—lane markings, and

probably also more informative signage at every roundabout approach. SW: How can they help reduce traffic delays? MS: There are many easy-to-imagine ways. The one I think most important will be in making high-speed small-gap tailgating safe on major highways—what the trucking business calls “platooning.” Increasing the number of vehicles in a lane-mile is all-around better than adding more lanes, which just make for more lanes of gridlock. SW: Do potential hackers present safety concerns? MS: No, real hackers present safety concerns. Surely the physical damage that a hacker can do by hijacking your vehicle is a more fundamental worry than is the financial damage he can do by hijacking your bank account. But what is the payoff to the hacker who hijacks

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your vehicle relative to the payoff to the hijacker who hacks your bank account? I’m more worried about the latter than the former—unless the hacker is not a crook but a terrorist. That’s a real risk, but no greater risk than exists for terror attacks on other elements of our public infrastructure. SW: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about these cars? MS: I agree with the researchers and strategists who believe that the shared-responsibility approach— where the car will drive itself 99 percent of the time and a passenger will take over during the 1 percent of the time that it doesn’t know what to do—is a very bad idea. I’m on the side of the community that believes the safest endpoint is the fully autonomous vehicle. The barrier that we will need to overcome will be how human-driven and autonomous vehicles will be able to share the road. SW

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Bend’s Mel Siegel knows more about self-driving cars than perhaps anyone else in town. He’s a Professor Emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute in Pittsburgh—and an authority on the subject. In honor of the transportation issue, Mel answered some questions about the future of ground transportation.

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Chai It, You’ll Like It

Local company develops a dreamy spicy tea

To develop a new chai concentrate Amy Lee Stahl blind tasted lots of different chais. Here she is pouring chai into a blank cup. The name of the producer was listed on the bottom.

She came close to creating the chai she wanted half a dozen times, only to scrap it and redesign the recipe with a completely different methodology. Cardamom’s aromatic oils are highly volatile and do not infuse well in water. That’s where chaiwallas (Indian street chai makers) have a huge advantage, steeping their spices directly in high-fat milk, capturing the cardamom’s delicious flavor. Stahl would sneak out of bed in the middle of the night to research solubility chemistry, volatile oils and protease

in fresh ginger to figure out how to make the most flavorful chai possible. Eventually came the chai of her dreams—coming, fittingly for a Central Oregonian, by using beer brewing equipment. The process to make one batch of Metolius Tea chai takes 15 hours. When Stahl gave me a sample of the dreamy, organic chai, the first thing I noticed was how concentrated it was. You only need 1 ounce to make a cup, so you can use more milk, resulting in a richer chai. Most concentrates are 4 ounces of watery chai concentrate to 4 ounces of milk. Stahl told me the best way to make

chai is with an electric frother. I only had a manual milk frother that came with my manual espresso maker. I warmed milk in a small saucepan and hand pumped the liquid until a thick layer of bubbles formed on top. I poured the steamed milk into the chai concentrate and held the mug under my nose. It was sweet and spicy, reminiscent of a Sparrow Bakery Ocean Roll but with a bigger punch. The first sip started sweet and ended smooth and spicy. With the second sip I relished in its creamy lusciousness. I spent the rest of my day thinking about that warm cup. By dinner I tried the concentrate in a cocktail with whiskey and a splash of half and half. The next morning I used what was left to make a dirty chai by adding it to my coffee. Hooked! The Metolius Tea website sells the chai, offering a limited supply each week for local retail sales. You can also drink a cup of Metolius Tea chai locally at Crow’s Feet Commons, Dakine Cafe, Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, the Oregon State University-Cascades student cafe, Palate, Roundabout Books, Spoken Moto, Suttle Tea and Tula Movement Arts. SW

Metolius Tea

833-242-4832 1080 SE Centennial St, Suite 4, Bend MetoliusTea.com

Mon., Feb. 5 Pre-Screening Reception at COCC’s Elevation Restaurant 4-5:30pm Film at McMenamins Old St. Francis School Theater 6pm Tickets at bendticket.com

No More Honey for Sweet Alchemy After five honey infusions and five years, Sweet Alchemy is saying farewell. Sandy Billings and Shonna Cunningham, a mother-daughter business team, said, “It was a tough decision because we love our product and love interacting with the community at farmers markets and events. Sandy is a full-time nurse and mother. I am currently using my veterans benefits to attend school full-time and I’m applying for the nursing program in the spring. We just aren’t able to give Sweet Alchemy the time it needs to continue to grow and be successful.” If you’ve fallen in love with their naturally infused honey you can still find some around town. The remaining Sweet Alchemy inventory is at The Workhouse on Scott Street, next to the original Sparrow Bakery. This is your last chance to try these delicious flavors: lemon myrtle, lavender vanilla bean, ginger, cayenne or holiday spice. The holiday spice on goat cheese with crackers is so good! SW Sweet Alchemy

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James Beard: America’s First Foodie

The first sip started sweet and ended smooth and spicy. With the second sip I relished in its creamy lusciousness. ment, she blind-tasted local and national chais and took notes on each. She found most to be watery and clove-forward. Stahl wanted her chai to have more flavor with stronger fresh ginger and cardamom notes, like a real Indian masala chai. Stahl says it was an “epic journey” to make the new Metolius Tea chai. “I’ve never worked harder on anything,” she said. The epic journey took her into unchartered waters. She’s been blending loose leaf teas for her company since 2010 but there was no method to follow to make a chai concentrate, because no one was doing what she wanted to do.

James Beard: America’s First Foodie

Did you know James Beard was an Oregon native? He also hosted the first television cooking show. You can learn more about this eccentric Oregonian, who recognized the importance of locally sourced food long before it was trendy, in the film, “James Beard: America’s First Foodie.” It’s playing for one night, Feb. 5, at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. To really get into the mood you’ll want to nosh on James Beard-inspired hors d’oeuvres at the pre-screening reception at Central Oregon Community College’s Elevation Restaurant. Director Elizabeth Federici will answer questions after the film with Culinary Institute Chef Instructor Thor Erickson. SW

ugar and spice and everything nice. That’s not referring to little girls, but instead refers to chai, the sweet, warm, spicy tea you find in many coffee houses. The word itself means “tea,” so calling it chai tea is a little redundant. If you were trying to be accurate, you’d call it the proper Indian name: masala chai. Chai is a tradition born from the English colonization of India. In the 1830s, when the East India Company was rapidly colonizing India, they created a campaign to convert Indians to tea drinkers. The Indian people adopted tea but made it their own by adding fresh ginger, cardamom, milk and sugar to the brew–a style of which the English originally disapproved. Even though chai has been popular in India for hundreds of years, it didn’t become popular in the U.S. until the mid 1990s. Chai is traditionally brewed, but the majority of American coffee houses use liquid or powdered concentrates for convenience. It makes sense; can you imagine a professional rushing to work and waiting 10 minutes for a cup of chai? No, neither can I. When I’ve had a really good chai, I can’t stop thinking about it. The same thing happens to me with really good curry. Certain mixtures of spices leave me with an addictive flavor memory. I think herbalist turned tea maker, Amy Lee Stahl, the owner of Metolius Teas, can relate. She spent a year developing a chai because she says there was “no chai on the market that fulfilled my imagination of what a chai should be.” She set out to make “her dream of chai in real life.” During Stahl’s year of develop-

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LITTLE BITES

FOOD & BEER EVENTS

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Enjoy a beer and do some yoga at Bend Beer Yoga at Craft Kitchen & Brewery on 1/27.

FOOD Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Dinner

Enjoy a five-course prix fixe menu, featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle wines and learn from Wine Maker Raymon McKee. Jan. 27. Currents at the Riverhouse, 3075 N Hwy 97. 866.404.3987. $85/ person.

Jericho Table Community Dinner Bring food and serve a “party” dinner for the Jericho Road/Table program once each month. Sign up to provide a main course, a fruit/veggie salad, drinks or a dessert for 45 hungry people. We also need servers to help with the meal. Fourth Saturday of every month. Redmond, Or. Wednesday Night Prime Rib Dinner

Join us every Wednesday for our hand-seasoned, slow roasted to perfection and chef cut-to-order prime rib. Wednesdays, 5-8pm. Broken Top Club Restaurant, 62000 Broken Top Dr. 541-383-8200. $20-$35.

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BEER AND DRINK 3rd Annual Brewery Smackdown This year it’s Bend vs. Portland with an

outstanding line up of beers from Silver Moon and Crux going head to head against Ecliptic and Ancestry Brewing. Price includes 5 courses with 10 beer pairings and a welcome beer. Jan. 31, 5:30-10pm. Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd. 541-388-2582. $69/person.

Bend Beer Yoga at Craft Kitchen & Brewery Drinking and doing yoga! Beginners

this class is for you. Arrive 15 min. early to purchase a drink or two of your choice to enjoy during class. Jan. 27, 6:30-7:30pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave. 541-6682391. $15.

Breaking Bad Trivia - Wild Ride Brewing Hosted by Bend Comedy. Assemble a team

or go at it alone, test your knowledge against our fun and entertaining rounds. Our array of media rounds are more fun than Blue Meth! Free to play and prizes to win! Jan. 28, 7-9pm. Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond. 541-8013000. Free.

Food Truck Fridays Experience a little

taste of Belgium in Bend! Tasting flights take center stage when paired with the fine bratwurst, Belgian frites and European cuisine provided by We’re the Wurst, European Food Truck. Fill a growler while there for your weekend adventures. Fridays, noon-8pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 20750 High Desert Ln. Suite 107. 541-6105098.

Hammerhead’s Birthday Our Hammer-

head Ale was crafted 32 years ago, born out of creativity at our Hillsdale Brewery in Portland. All McMenamins are celebrating this signature ale with specials! All ages welcome, 21+ to drink. Jan. 25. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St.

Timbers East Tap Takeover Come join us for an evening of sampling a wide variety of GoodLife Brewing’s Adventurous Ales at Timbers East! Jan. 25, 6:30-8:30pm. GoodLife Brewing, 70 SW Century Dr. Tuesday Trivia at the Platypus! Trivia is back at the Platypus Pub! Bring your friends! Bring your brains! Bring your friends’ brains!* *do not remove friends’ brains. Friends’ bodies must also be present to play. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. Through Nov. 27. The Platypus Pub, 1203 NE Third St. 541-323-3282. Free.

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oodLife Brewing, opened to the public in 2011, is now old enough to qualify as a veteran of Bend’s beer community. Originally set to launch as Noble Brewing (until California-based Noble Ale Works opened first), GoodLife’s been putting out enough Sweet As and Descender IPA in cans across the Northwest to keep beer fans practically doused in the stuff—something any visitor to its location off SW Century Drive can see, given the mighty stacks of aluminum by the brew equipment, just waiting to be filled. Nonetheless, 2017 was a tough year for the GoodLife crew, given the sudden passing of Co-founder and Brewmaster Curt Plants in April. The hand he lent to the business and the beer allowed GoodLife to grow rapidly in recent years, putting out 14,000 taxable barrels for beer in 2016, according to Oregon Liquor Control Commission figures. That makes it the ninth-largest brewery in Oregon, and it couldn’t have been possible without Plant’s original Sweet As and Descender recipes. Time marches on, however, and GoodLife has already announced the release schedule for the rest of 2018. It’s looking like an exciting one, especially for those looking to see more of their tastier taproom-only releases outside of the taproom. On that, “2018 looks to be a breakout year for us,” owner Ty Barnett said. “After a hard year with the loss of Plants, we have been working hard to build a great team, along with some restructuring in the company. We have a plan to grow 15 percent to 20 percent this year,

which is being helped in part by interest after our GABF [Great American Beer Festival] gold medal for Sweet As. We have begun opening up additional distribution in California and Chicago, with other markets in planning for this year.” Sweet As and Descender remain the outfit’s flagships, but it’s now joined by Comatose Imperial IPA, slated to be available in cans all year. A perennial favorite at the taproom, the 8.5 percent Comatose is up there with Boneyard’s Hop Venom in its smooth, bitter delivery that doesn’t feel anywhere near as strong as the ABV says. It replaces the Tie One On session ale in the can lineup, although Mountain Rescue and Wild Land will continue to see seasonal sixpack releases. Also new this year is the HighCamp series, which features both constant and seasonal beers in a 500-milliliter (16-ounce) bottle. Comatose will be available in this size all year too, and it’s joined by barroom favorites Pass Stout and Evil Sister Double IPA. (Evil Sister being a year-round bottle is big news—it’s another fine, hoppy IPA, but it’s usually only made once a year due to tank space and ingredient procurement issues.) Those looking for more uncommon things on tap also won’t be disappointment. Stop in next month to try Secret Stash, GoodLife’s entry into the very busy hazy-IPA genre. This is followed by a Helles lager for spring, a summery saison—and right after that, it’s back to fresh-hop season. A whirlwind of a year, but it’s bound to be a Sweet-As one. SW

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28 12 STRONG: With a great ensemble cast including Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael Pena and “Moonlight’s” Trevante Rhodes, “12 Strong” tells the story of the special forces team sent into Afghanistan directly after 9/11. Trailers for the fi lm make it look like a rousingly patriotic action-adventure with horses, so that’s exciting. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE:

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME: One of the most critically acclaimed movies of last year fi nally hits theaters! A summertime romance set in the early 1980s in Lombardy, Italy, that brings back all the nostalgia for teenage love in beautiful surroundings. A truly beautiful fi lm from top to bottom. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters Movie House

THE LAST JEDI: The darkest and most emotionally brutal “Star Wars” fi lm since “The Empire Strikes Back” sees the characters we know and love put through the wringer in one scene after another. This might not be a crowd pleaser in the same way “The Force Awakens” was, but it’s a mature and nuanced entry into the beloved franchise. This will only become more beloved as it ages. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

THE COMMUTER: First we had Liam Neeson on a plane, now we have him on a train! If his next movie can get him on a bus then we have a perfect action movie trifecta. In all seriousness, “The Commuter” is a ton of fun and proves there’s still life in the “Badass Liam Neeson” genre. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

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DARKEST HOUR: Gary Oldman is on the fast track for his fi rst Oscar as a heavily madeup Winston Churchill. The fi lm looks intense and like an actor’s paradise, but performances under that much makeup are usually goofi er than the fi lmmakers like to believe. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

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THE FINAL YEAR: This documentary follows the fi nal year of the Obama presidency, specifi cally the actions of his foreign policy team. It will be interesting to see whether this documentary is life-affi rming or downright depressing. Either way, it should make for an interesting watch. Tin Pan Theater THE FLORIDA PROJECT: Director Sean Baker was responsible for 2015’s brilliant “Tangerine” and 2012’s profanely moving “Starlet,” so expect “The Florida Project” to be another wonderful little fi lm. Starring Willem Dafoe and a star-making performance by Brooklynn Prince, “The Florida Project” will defi nitely be a contender during awards season. Sisters Movie House FOREVER MY GIRL: This musically charged

Loosely connected to the original “Jumanji” starring Robin Williams, this reboot updates the story of kids sucked into a board game into something for the digital age. Starring Kevin Hart, Jack Black, The Rock and Karen Gillan, this looks much more entertaining than it has any right to be. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

PADDINGTON 2: In a few years, “Paddington 2” will be spoken about with such children’s classics as “Babe: A Pig in the City” and “Stuart Little.” A warm-hearted and wonderful experience that’s a perfect family fi lm for adults, children and every single person in between. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinemas PHANTOM THREAD: Set in post-war London,

auteur Paul Thomas Anderson reunites with Daniel Day-Lewis in this gorgeous character study of a fashion designer and his new love. At turns chilling, sumptuous and hypnotic, “Phantom Thread” is another masterwork by Anderson and a fi tting swan song for Day-Lewis. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

PITCH PERFECT 3: This is the little franchise

that could. The entire cast returns in what is being advertised as the last fi lm in the series, but if it’s a success I’m sure the Bellas can be talked into one more aca-venture. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

THE POST: The combination of Meryl Streep,

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg should make for a classic, especially when the fi lm is focused on the importance of solid and trustworthy newspapers. Advanced word says this is another Spielberg home run. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters Movie House, Redmond Cinemas

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN: Hugh Jackman

PROUD MARY: Taraji P. Henson has deserved her own franchise for years, so hopefully this action/thriller about a professional assassin trying to save a child is worthy of her talents. Even if the movie is lacking, Henson is always worth watching as she chews every bit of scenery she can. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

I, TONYA: Margot Robbie turns in an electric

THE SHAPE OF WATER: The delightful love story about a mute cleaning woman and her torrid romance with a fi sh monster. It begins to make more sense knowing it’s from the mind of visionary fi lmmaker Guillermo Del Toro, the mastermind behind “Crimson Peak” and “Pan’s Labyrinth.” Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters Movie House

drama follows a country music superstar who left his fi ancée at the altar so he could pursue celebrity and money instead. Sounds like a completely relatable protagonist, right? Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX.

started his career as a song and dance man, so it’s fi tting that this Christmas he returns in a giant Hollywood musical about the life of P.T. Barnum. Who wants to guess whether the fi lm soft pedals the animal abuse and mistreatment of the side show attractions? Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

performance as Tonya Harding in this empathetic and fast-paced biopic. “I, Tonya” is much less interested in crucifying the skater as it is shining a light on America’s relationship to celebrities and how quickly we turn on our heroes. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters Movie House

INSIDIOUS: THE LAST KEY: What’s truly amazing about this franchise that’s now four fi lms into its run is that it stars a 74-year-old character actress. “The Last Key” has a few wonderfully spooky moments, but the real draw is seeing Lin Shaye fi nally take a long-overdue turn in the spotlight. Fans of the series will fi nd lots to like with this newest installment. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

THE STAR: Who doesn’t love anthropomorphized

animals hanging around the birth of Christ?? “The Star” follows a brave little donkey and his friends Camel, Lady Horse, Sheep Guy, Other Camel and Dogma as they hang around for the fi rst Christmas. A cross between “The Secret Life of Pets” and Sunday School. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Sisters Movie House

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI: Writer/Director Martin McDonagh,

who is responsible for the modern classics, “Seven Psychopaths” and “In Bruges,” brings us another darkly hilarious look at human nature. With awards-worthy performances by Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell, “Three Billboards” is a wildly original piece of art that should not be missed. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX

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FILM SHORTS By Jared Rasic

to the River SCREEN Returning The Upper Columbia United Tribes are once again united by water By Jared Rasic c/o Coalition for the Deschutes

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“The Grand Coulee Dam murdered my tribe’s history. Murdered the history of all the Upper Columbia and Spokane tribes. Murdered my tribe’s relationship with its deity and murdered our relationship with our futures. For us, the Grand Coulee Dam is an epic gravestone and we Salish people have been mourning the death of our wild salmon for over seven decades. What is it like to be a Spokane Indian without wild salmon? What’s it like being the Kalispel? It’s like being a Christian if Jesus had never rolled back the stone and risen from his tomb.” — SHERMAN ALEXIE Some of the dugout canoes that made the historical journey to Kettle Falls.

o we ever learn the important lessons before it’s too late, or has everything humanity’s achieved been because of the blessing of hindsight? While watching Derrick Lamere’s film, “United By Water,” I thought about how most documentaries I’ve seen lately are all either warnings to do something before it’s too late, or meditations on the way life could have been if humanity hadn’t ruined some certain aspect of it. Produced by the Upper Columbia United Tribes, “United by Water” is definitely mournful for a history out of reach, but also hopeful for a brighter future for the Pacific Northwest United Tribes. In 1940, Native people from throughout the Northwest gathered at Kettle Falls in Washington state to mourn the loss of their ancestral fishing grounds, about to be flooded by construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. The

convergence was called the “Ceremony of Tears,” still considered a great tragedy of the Northwest tribes. Some 76 years later, six of the Upper Columbia United Tribes were given massive old growth cedar logs for a specific project: the communities on each of the reservations would hand-carve the logs into dugout canoes and travel along the river from their homes to Kettle Falls, each tribe coming together along the journey, reaching the location of the Ceremony of Tears. Narrated by Sherman Alexie, “United By Water” is a powerful look at how the Upper Columbia United Tribes were undefeated after losing their salmon runs, and several generations later, took to the river to not only take their power back, but to show that the loss didn’t diminish their spirit or culture. The documentary could have been a mournful look at yet another way white America has subjugated

and destroyed whatever Native American culture it found in its way, but instead it’s a hopeful and heartwarming look at the re-awakening of history for a people caught in the throes of a modern world. The best documentaries show us a window into our historical mistakes and entreat us not to make them again. I wonder if we’ll learn the lesson this time. SW United by Water

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OUTSIDE EVENTS ATHLETIC 2018 Bend South Little League Registraion Registration is open to boys and girls

ages 5-14 interested in Softball or Baseball. For more information on age groups, fees, volunteering in coaching and umpiring visit bendsouthll. org. Ongoing. Bend South Little League, 61535 South Hwy 97. Varies.

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Dream Big: Goal Setting for Runners

International health and wellness coach Kelly Davis Martin will discuss how runners can create and attain effective goals. Feb. 1, 7-8pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free, please RSVP.

Hump Day Run Celebrate getting over the

mid-week hump with runners of all paces. During the winter, we’ll typically run 3-5 miles down to the Old Mill and back. Be ready to run at 6pm from FootZone, and bring a few bucks if you want to get a beer after. Email nrschoppe@gmail. com for more info. Wednesdays, 6pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Free.

MADass FATSO Run This is a Casual and Fun 25k and 50k Run in Madras, Oregon. Through the grasslands and Willow Creek Canyon. This is not a formal race. No times are recorded. If you can’t run a 25k don’t stress. Come run whatever distance you want. You will be able to do an out and back run from the start. It is FATSO style. No pre-registration but we need you to sign the MADras Runners waiver. No frills. Bring your own water & nutrition for the run. Jan. 27, 8:30am. Madras Physical Therapy, 910 Hwy 97. Saturday Coffee Run Wish you had a

running posse to make your weekend run fly by? Marla Hacker will facilitate this group, which welcomes all paces for a 3-5 mile run. Bring a few bucks for coffee at a local shop afterwards with your new running buddies! Email Marla. Hacker@oregonstate.edu for more information. Saturdays, 9am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Free.

Tuesday Rise and Run Rise and Run. Early

This Month’s 4-course Dinner French Moroccan Inspired January 27. 2018

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White bean truffle pate, chermouole sauce, French bread

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French lentil Hirissa cauliflower & endive salad With roasted Moroccan chicken

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Moroccan Sumac Individual roasted leg of lamb, French potatoes au gratin Maple roasted carrots in a tahini sauce with pomegranate and pistachios

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riser? This group is for you! FootZoner Colton Gale will lead this run. Meet at FootZone with lights and layers, and get your run done for the day! All paces are welcome; 3-5 mile routes will usually take advantage of snow-free and lit paths in the Old Mill District. Email colton@footzonebend.com with questions. Tuesdays, 5am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Free.

USASA 2017-18 Slope Style #2 Each con-

test allows riders to accumulate points to qualify for the 2016 USASA National Championships which are held at Copper Mtn, Colorado, however most competitors enter simply to have a BLAST! Jan. 28, 8am-4pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr. Registration: $25/adv., $35/day of. Competitors 9 and under are free.

USASA 2017-18 Slopestyle #1 Don’t miss

out on our double-whammy Slopestyle weekend: Central Oregon USASA Slopestyle #1 and Slopestyle #2 at Mt Bachelor on Jan 27-28 (including USCSA riders too)! There will be features for every level of rider (beginner, intermediate, advanced) thanks to the Bachelor Terrain Park crew. We’ll have multiple rail features and jumps! Jan. 27, 8am-4pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr. $25/adv., $35/day of competition.

OUTDOORS Adult Climbing Coaching Ready to take your climbing to the next level? Join Bend Endurance Academy’s climbing coaches at our Climbing Training Center for an adult-focused eight-week training and coaching program. The coaching sessions will be structured to increase strength, power, and endurance over the course of eight weeks. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm and Wednesdays, 1-3pm. Through March 7. Bend Endurance Academy, 442 NE 3rd Street. 541419-5071. $300. Backcountry Gear Basics Clinic Learn

about the essential gear for your backcountry adventures. We will cover topics such as backcountry skis, splitboards, touring bindings, boots, backpacks and more! If you’ve ever been curious about what it takes to get out and tour around then this is a clinic you won’t want to miss. Beer, cider and cookies for all in attendance! Please RSVP. Jan. 26, 6-7pm. Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks St. Free.

BARC Bend Adventist Running Club Weekly Run Join us for weekly Sunday Runs!

We meet in front of the Dog Park at Pine Nursery. Distances vary. We offer community, running and walking support and fun! Runners of all levels, walkers, kids, strollers and friendly dogs are all welcome! Sundays, 8:30am. Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd. Free.

Bend Area Running Fraternity (BARF)

Join us for 3.5 mile run (options avail. for longer or shorter distances) through the Old Mill District and along the Deschutes River! Then stay after the run for a discounted pint courtesy of Atlas Cider! Rewards for attendance. All paces and faces welcome! No registration required. Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm. ATLAS Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 190. Free.

Fat Bike Festival Join us for our 2nd Annual Fat Bike Festival - “Central Oregon’s best fat bike event!” Jan. 27, noon-3pm. Pronghorn Resort, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr. $10/person. Kids 12 and under are free. FootZone Noon Run Lunch hour 3 to 5 mile run. Wednesdays-noon. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free.

Easy Breezy Run Fun, unintimidating, conversationally paced runs between 2-3 miles, geared toward training group alumni, but all are welcome! Wednesdays, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Free. Night Skiing at Hoodoo When the sun sets, the fun is just beginning at Hoodoo! Fridays and Saturdays through March 31, ski under the lights until 9pm! While Green, Ed and Hodag chairs stop running at 4 pm, Easy rider runs until 8:30pm and Manzanita runs until 9pm. Fridays-Saturdays, 9am-9pm. Through March 31. Hoodoo Ski Area, Hwy 20, Box 20. Shoes, Brews & Views Snowshoe Tours Take an off-trail snowshoeing adventure

with beautiful views of the Cascade Mountains of Oregon—with a micro-brew in hand, of course. Enjoy hidden vistas tucked away in the forest, led by a knowledgeable nature guide. A great day trip for the family. Check availability, some days blacked our for holidays. Through May 14. Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Hwy 97. $85/person, $55/kids 11 and under.

Snowshoe with a Ranger at Mt. Bachelor Join a naturalist on a snowshoe tour

at Mt.Bachelor and learn about alpine environments and the natural features of the Cascade Range. Snowshoes will be provided. No experience necessary. Saturdays-Sundays, 10-11:30am and 1:30-3pm. Through March 31. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr. 541-383-5530. Free.

United by Water: Culture, Fish and Water Coalition for the Deschutes presents

“United by Water,” a film that tells the story of the inspiring journey undertaken by Upper Columbia tribal communities to Kettle Falls, the fishing site of their ancestors, for the first time in 80 years. Doors open 5:30pm; cost covers beer and light appetizers. Jan. 30, 5:30-8:30pm. Deschutes Brewery & Mountain Room, 901 SW Simpson Ave. 503-944-9411. $11.53/incl. fees.

Walk Up Pilot Butte Join JessBFit for this breathtaking walk up Pilot Butte. Stick around after the walk to learn how to use the pull-up bar station at the trail head for strength training and stretching. Tuesdays, 8-9am. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park. 503-446-0803. Free.

TranSPORTATION ISSUE

Sidewalk Talk

In honor of the transportation issue, Source staffers muse on walking on sidewalks—or the lack thereof—#inBend

Have a Sidewalk Talk you want to share? We want to hear about it! Email: editor@bendsource.com with your tales.

by Source Staff

The Franklin Sidewalk Odyssey

By Nicole Vulcan

by Danielle Meyers

The joys of navigating Bend as a pedestrian start as soon as I set foot off my driveway. There’s no sidewalk on this portion of NE 6th Avenue in Midtown—even though we keep hearing about how this street will be a Neighborhood Greenway sometime in the future. Wish it was now. Step off the driveway with your eyes wide open, because in lieu of a sidewalk, there are undulating waves of black pavement, thrust upward and sideways, either from Ponderosa roots or the fact that my house is built on a giant lava hump. If you’re on a bike, these ripples are good practice for those hoping to someday achieve the bunny hop—because really, you’re not a true Bendito until you can sport tricks on your bike, if only to avoid local hazards such as this. The next challenge: making it several blocks to Greenwood Avenue while dodging the cars using this street as a speedy cut-through to Olney Avenue, not much caring that kids and parents and dogs also use this street to access Juniper Swim and Fitness not far away. Two blocks from my house, the onslaught ends for a bit. A benevolent City of Bend recently installed a small stretch of sidewalk here, allowing for two terror-free blocks of walking before ending at Greenwood. So you wanted to cross Greenwood to get to the park or the fitness center? Silly pedestrian—you’ll just have to wait (extensively) for a break in the rush of semis, speeding Sprinters and mom vans that clearly have more important places to be than you do. A crosswalk has been promised here, too, but for now, I wear my heart outside my body every day, knowing my teenager is scrabbling across this “intersection” to get where she needs to go. Oh wait, I could also hop in my big truck and drive the five blocks to that fitness center. Because that’s better for everyone, right?

Did you know the distance between Bend High School and Downtown is almost exactly 1 mile? A leisurely stroll along Franklin Avenue will get you downtown in approximately 25 minutes, according to Google Maps. The little blue dotted path on my phone maps however, does not do the route justice. There are many trials one must go through to get from Bend High to downtown. The first trial is crossing Franklin at 6th Street. This proceeding can take mere seconds to monotonous minutes. You must get your timing right. It’s best to avoid crossing while school is in session. Why is this important? High schoolers don’t know how to drive, yet they all do it anyway. This means a long line of cars, with fresh new drivers that probably won’t see you. Now, you may be thinking to yourself, do I have to cross the street? You can, of course, stay on the south side of Franklin; however, the sidewalk on this side wanes and peters out. The choice is yours. The second trial occurs at 3rd Street, where you must cross again. To avoid waiting too long, press the crosswalk button, which has a dronelike voice that commands the obvious: “wait.” After you’ve crossed, prepare for the last trial: the stinky Franklin tunnel. I recommend a scarf, buff or strong fingers to cover your nose. The Franklin tunnel has an odor unlike anywhere in Bend; a pungent scent of piss, weed and cigarettes, like a stale party that should have died long ago. As you emerge from the tunnel, give yourself a pat on the back, each person who walks or bikes through the tunnel is counted by the City of Bend to calculate the amount of pedestrian traffic so it can determine how much money to allocate toward sidewalks and pedestrian improvements. Well done, pedestrian. SW

A perilous journey in Midtown

Where the Sidewalk Ends Canal crossing on Hwy 97 problematic By Keely Damara

I took a stroll southbound on 3rd Street from my apartment near the corner of Reed Market Road and 3rd Street to Fred Meyer—a route that I often see pedestrians take, grocery bags in hand. I immediately noticed that the familiar figure, usually rocking out on air guitar in front Little Caesars Pizza, is not there. A little bummed, I continued my trek. My first impression: the sidewalks are basically brand new with nice curb ramps for wheelchair accessibility. This wasn’t surprising, as the city just wrapped up a $2 million joint project between the City of Bend and the Oregon Department of Transportation that included creating additional sidewalks and upgrading curb ramps to meet Americans with Disability Act guidelines. “A+” so far, for accessibility and shape of sidewalks. As I continued down Third Street, which turns into Hwy. 97, the trip became a little sketchy. Some of our readers may have seen individuals standing on the shoulder of Hwy. 97 near Payless ShoeSource, holding signs with phrases such as, “Sidewalks Needed!” over the past several months. This is where a canal flows under the highway and it is also where the sidewalks end, making way for a small bridge crossing the canal. The sidewalks continue on either side of the bridge, but the stretch of road over the canal offers only a narrow shoulder for pedestrian traffic. A rough estimation of the width of the shoulder walking southbound down Highway 97 is a little over 2.5 feet wide—but it seemed to vary in sections of the bridge. While I made it safely over the bridge with all of my appendages on the right side of the white line, it’s definitely not a comfortable distance away from often careless drivers on a very busy roadway. Grade: C (demoted from an “A” because of this sketchy passage over the canal) SW Keely Damara

Rob, a volunteer, with Advocates for DIsabled Americans, Inc., pickets to raise awareness about ADA compliance on 1/13.

The sidewalk pilgrimage from Bend High School to downtown

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Gandalf the White offers driving tips, and dog walking By Chris Miller

Winter, spring, summer or fall, Gandalf walks his dog briskly up and down NE 11th Street, just west of Juniper Elementary. His real name isn’t important, and he definitely doesn’t act like one of the heroes from Tolkien’s tale—unless you consider civilian traffic enforcement a wizardly act. He goes about a quarter of a mile at a time, mumbling to himself, only stopping to scream at abusers of the posted speed limit. Gandalf struts down the middle of the street—there are no sidewalks on 11th, or many other streets on the east side—acting as if his mission in life is to curtail bad driving habits. And there are many of them: delivery trucks blow through stop signs; late-for-work soccer moms in Jeeps or Honda Odysseys blast through the school zone like they’re on the Parkway. Gandalf isn’t shy or courteous. He’ll meet the perpetrators head on, often in the dark, his eyes glowing in the headlights of the offender’s metal steed, casting them off with a bellowing, “Slow the fuck down.” He’s also diligent. Four feet of snow, Gandalf is there. Wind, rain, sleet—he’s more reliable than the U.S. Postal Service, delivering his words of wisdom: “Slow down you asshole, this is a school zone.” Orchard needs the rest of the Fellowship. Frodo and Sam, their hairy feet ambling barefoot down the sidewalk-less streets, spewing vitriol at speeders and other evil-doers. For now, the neighborhood will have to live with the wizard, and his daily walks don’t go unnoticed. My only wish: That just once, he would deliver the classic “Lord of the Rings” line, while swinging his dog leash like a bull whip. You know the one: “You. Shall. Not. Pass!” SW

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s the busier spring and summer home buying seasons approach, many homeowners are looking to put their homes on the market, while also looking for a new home. This has been a challenge due to the lower inventory levels and the competitive market, which make it difficult to find a replacement home. Selling a home contingent upon finding a replacement home makes it unattractive to most buyers, yet most sellers need the equity in their current homes to use as a down payment for another home. The main challenges: coming up with a down payment, and stricter money lending rules that require staying within an acceptable debt-to-income ratio while having two mortgages. Many people get their homes sold, put most of their belongings into storage, then move into temporary rentals or with family or friends until they can move into a new home. While this is often the least costly way, here are some alternatives to having to move twice: Lease back your current home from the buyer for a few months. If you’re selling during the winter, a new buyer may be amenable to this type of arrangement, as many people don’t like to move in winter. Offering to pay market or above-market rent may induce a buyer to cooperate with you as well as motivate you to quickly find a new home. A home equity line of credit is another option if there’s enough equity in the home to use as a down payment on a new home. These usually have a good rate and can enable you to buy another home. Check with your lender as you may have to qualify for both mortgages,

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Out of the blue, my boyfriend of two years broke up with me. Not long afterward, I saw pix on Facebook of him with some other girl. It’s been two months since our breakup, and he wants to reconcile, so whatever he got into obviously tanked. We were planning on moving in together in the spring. (Maybe he got cold feet?) I still love him, but I’m worried. Did he just break up with me to be with this girl? How do I know this won’t happen again? — Fighting Uncertainty We crave certainty, and we get freaked out by uncertainty. If we weren’t like this, there would be no horror movies, because somebody would say, “Whoa…I hear this weird, unearthly growling in the basement,” and their friend would say, “Yeah, whatever” and keep playing chess, and the monster would cry itself to sleep off camera. Interestingly, there are some lessons for dealing with potential romantic horror from actual horror fare. Evolutionary researcher Mathias Clasen, author of “Why Horror Seduces,” believes that one reason we appreciate horror movies is that they allow us to have an intense scary experience under safe circumstances— basically acting as a sort of mental training to help us protect ourselves in dire situations. For example, from a list of horror movie survival tips at the website Slasher Mania: “As a general rule, don’t solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.” Because horror movies are “evolutionarily novel”—meaning they didn’t exist in the ancestral environment that shaped the psychology still driving us today—our brains tend to respond to fictional slasher/zombie/demon stuff as if it were real. So, upon entering a tall building, I occasionally flash on a helpful life lesson I picked up from “The Shining”: If the elevator opens and a flood of blood comes out, take the stairs. Research by Clasen and his colleagues (presented at a 2017 academic conference I attended, but not yet published) appears to give preliminary support to his horror-movies-as-lifeprep hypothesis. There is also published research showing benefits from what I’d call “preparative worrying.” For example, social psychologist Kate Sweeny found that law students who worried more about taking their bar exam felt much better about their results—whether they passed or tanked the thing—compared with those who didn’t fret or

didn’t fret much. Sweeny notes that findings from her research and others’ support two benefits of worry. Worry amps up motivation—spotlighting “the importance of taking action” to head off some undesirable outcome. Worry also leads people “to engage in proactive coping efforts”—providing an emotional airbag should things go badly. As for your situation, sadly, Apple and Amazon have been remiss in giving Siri and Alexa a crystal ball feature, so there’s no way to know for sure whether this guy would just end up bouncing again. But there is a helpful way to “worry” about a possible future with him, and it’s to do it like a scientist, estimating “probabilities”—what seems likely to happen based on prior experience and information. To do that, ask yourself some questions: Is he generally a person who feels an obligation to be careful with other people’s feelings? How in touch is he with his own? Is he easily bored and does he have a big lust for novelty and excitement (called being “high in sensation-seeking” by psychologists)? Next, factor in your own temperament—how emotionally fragile or resilient you are. Practically speaking, the question to ask yourself: “If he left again, how crushing would that be for me?” However, in answering that, it’s important to get specific about the actual worst-case scenario; for example: “I’d spend four months deforesting the Pacific Northwest by binge-weeping into Kleenex.” This might be a price you’re willing to pay for a shot at being with the man you love, especially if you hate trees. Ultimately, as psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer, who studies decision-making, writes: “Understand that there is no certainty and no zero-risk, but only risks that are more or less acceptable.” If you conclude that you can accept the potential downsides of trying again with him, consider that his aborted jaunt off into Otherwomanland may have been a good thing. Sometimes it takes a wrong turn to point us in the right direction. Or, putting that another way, perhaps through your boyfriend’s going for what he thought he wanted, he figured out what he really wants. To avoid being resentful over this little detour of his, maybe use the experience as a reminder to appreciate what you have as long as you have it. As we’ve seen, there are no guarantees in life -- not even that the government has safeguards on the missile strike warning system stronger than your grandma’s AOL password.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The pawpaw is a tasty fruit that blends the flavors of mango, banana, and melon. But you rarely find it in grocery stores. One reason is that the fruit ripens very fast after being picked. Another is that the pollination process is complicated. In response to these issues, a plant scientist named Neal Peterson has been trying to breed the pawpaw to be more commercially viable. Because of his work, cultivated crops have finally begun showing up at some farmers’ markets. I’d like to see you undertake metaphorically similar labors in 2018, Aquarius. I think you’ll have good luck at developing rough potentials into more mature forms of expression. You’ll have skill at turning unruly raw materials into more useful resources. Now is a great time to begin.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An iceberg is a huge chunk of ice that has cracked away from a glacier and drifted off into the open sea. Only nine percent of it is visible above the waterline. The underwater part, which is most of the iceberg, is basically invisible. You can’t know much about it just by looking at the top. This is an apt metaphor for life itself. Most everyone and everything we encounter is 91 percent mysterious or hidden or inaccessible to our conscious understanding. That’s the weird news, Pisces. The good news is that during the next three weeks you will have an unprecedented ability to get better acquainted with the other 91 percent of anything or anyone you choose to explore. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Anders Haugen competed for the U.S. as a ski jumper in the 1924 Winter Olympics. Although he was an accomplished athlete who had previously set a world record for distance, he won no medals at the games. But wait! Fifty years later, a sports historian discovered that there had a been a scoring mistake back in 1924. In fact, Haugen had done well enough to win the bronze medal. The mistake was rectified, and he finally got his long-postponed award. I foresee a comparable development happening in your life, Aries. Recognition or appreciation you deserved to have received some time ago will finally come your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1899, Sobhuza II became King of Swaziland even though he was less than five months old. He kept his job for the next 82 years, and along the way managed to play an important role when his nation gained independence from the colonial rule of the United Kingdom. These days you may feel a bit like Sobhuza did when he was still in diapers, Taurus: not sufficiently prepared or mature for the greater responsibilities that are coming your way. But just as he received competent help in his early years from his uncle and grandmother, I suspect you’ll receive the support you’ll need to ripen.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Psychology pioneer Carl Jung believed that most of our big problems can never be fully solved. And that’s actually a good thing. Working on them keeps us lively, in a state of constant transformation. It ensures we don’t stagnate. I generally agree with Jung’s high opinion of our problems. We should indeed be grateful for the way they impel us to grow. However, I think that’s irrelevant for you right now. Why? Because you have an unprecedented opportunity to solve and graduate from a major long-running problem. So no, don’t be grateful for it. Get rid of it. Say goodbye to it forever.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In December, mass protests broke out in Mashhad, Iran’s second-largest city. Why? The economy had been gradually worsening. Inflation was slowly but surely exacting a toll. Unemployment was increasing. But one of the immediate triggers for the uprising was a 40-percent hike in the price of eggs. It focused the Iranian people’s collective angst and galvanized a dramatic response. I’m predicting a comparable sequence in your personal future, Virgo. A specific irritant will emerge, motivating you to stop putting up with trends that have been subtly bothering you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the late 1980s, Budweiser used a Bull Terrier to promote its Bud Light beer in commercials. The dog, who became mega-famous, was presented as a rich macho party animal named Spuds MacKenzie. The ad campaign was successful, boosting sales 20 percent. But the truth was that the actor playing Spuds was a female dog whose owners called her Evie. To earn money, the poor creature, who was born under the sign of Libra, was forced to assume a false identity. To honor Evie’s memory, and in alignment with current astrological omens, I urge you human Libras to strip away any layers of false identity you’ve been pressured to acquire. Be your Real Self -- to the max.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In my ideal world,

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The giant panda is a bear native to China. In the wild, its diet is 99 percent bamboo. But bamboo is not an energy-rich food, which means the creature has to compensate by consuming 20 to 30 pounds of the stuff every day. Because it’s so busy gathering its sustenance, the panda doesn’t have time to do much socializing. I mention this, Scorpio, because I want to offer up the panda as your *anti*-power animal for the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you should have a diversified approach to getting your needs met -- not just in regards to food, but in every other way as well. Variety is not just the spice of life; it’s the essence.

dancing and singing wouldn’t be luxuries practiced primarily by professionals. They would be regular occurrences in our daily routines. We’d dance and sing whenever we needed a break from the numbing trance. We’d whirl and hum to pass the time. We would greet each other with an interpretative movement and a little tune. In schools, dance and song would be a standard part of the curriculum -- as important as math and history. That’s my utopian dream, Gemini. What’s yours? In accordance with the astrological omens, I urge you to identify the soul medicine you’d love to incorporate into your everyday regimen. Then go ahead and incor-

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’re the star of the “movie” that endlessly unfolds in your imagination. There may be a number of other lead actors and actresses, but few if any have your luster and stature. You also have a supporting cast, as well as a full complement of extras. To generate all the adventure you need, your story needs a lot of dramatis personae. In the coming weeks, I suggest that you be alert for certain minor characters who are primed to start playing a bigger role in your narrative. Consider the possibility of inviting them to say and do more to advance the plot.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Between now and March 21, you will be invited, encouraged, and pushed to deepen your understanding of intimate relationships. You will have the chance to learn much, much more about how to create the kind of togetherness that both comforts and inspires you. Will you take advantage of this eight-week opportunity? I hope so. You may imagine that you have more pressing matters to attend to. But the fact is that cultivating your relationship skills would transform you in ways that would best serve those other pressing matters.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Thirty-five miles per hour is typically the highest speed attained by the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. That’s not very fast. On the other hand, each ship’s engine generates 190 megawatts, enough to provide the energy needs of 140,000 houses, and can go more than 20 years without refueling. If you don’t mind, I’m going to compare you to one of those aircraft carriers during the next four weeks. You may not be moving fast, but you will have maximum stamina and power.

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yoga and sound bath journey with singing bowls, gongs, tingshas and overtone chanting. Jan. 31, 6-7:30pm. Life.Love.Yoga., 164 N Elm St., Sisters. 541-390-5678. $25.

Good Grief Guidance - Drop in We all deal with grief. No appointment necessary. Fridays, 11am-1pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave. 541-647-7915. Free. Intro to Yoga Class Learn the basics. RSVP to 541.788.0725. Jan. 24, 7-8pm. Accelerated Fitness, 1245 3rd St, Suite 5. 541-788-0725. Free. Intuitive Eating for Better Blood Sugars Living with diabetes? Learn how to resume

your inborn ability to intuitively eat and manage blood sugars. Pre-registration required. Sliding scale avail. To register, call 541.323.3488. Thursdays, 11am-noon Thru Feb. 8. Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave. Building C. 541.323.3488. $15/class, $60/series of 4 classes.

Intuitive Readings Intuitive readings act

as a mirror, helping you explore where you feel stuck, what’s keeping you there and how to start creating the experiences you want. Call or text to book an appointment. Through Feb. 28, 6-9pm. Satya Yuga Intuitive Readings, 505 SE 4th Street. 541-321-6909. $65/90-minute reading.

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Mindfulness and Food Discuss, define and

practice mindfulness and how to integrate it into eating practices and more. Pre-registration req. Sliding scale avail. To register, call 541.323.3488. Thursdays, noon-1pm. Thru Feb. 8. Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave. Building C. 541.323.3488. $15/class, $60/4-class series.

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open energy centers in your body to allow you to give Reiki healing energy. Terie Sandusky is a LMT and Reiki Master with 20 years experience. Jan. 27, 10am-5pm. Kimimi Healing Arts, 2039 NE Cradle Mountain Way. 206-794-3118. $165.

group open to women in any stage of life. Heart centered, heart opening group. Tuesdays, 6:308:30pm. Through Feb. 20. Rooted&Open, 21212 Limestone Ave. 541-306-8466. $120.

Structural Reprograming/The Vance Stance Get to the root of why you are tight, crooked and suffering. In this series of 2-hour classes in posture and flexibility, reduce pain. You may switch between days and times. Only available 3 times a year! Mondays-Thursdays, noon-2pm and Mondays-Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through Feb. 8. EastSide Home Studio, 21173 Sunburst Ct. 541-330-9070. $180/12 classes.

Tai Chi Grandmaster Franklin has 50+ years of experience, practice and knowledge. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45-10:45am. Grandmaster Franklin, 1601NW Newport Ave. 623-203-4883. $50. | A class for people of all ages. Tuesdays, 1-2pm. La Pine Parks & Recreation, 16406 First St. 541-536-2223. $30.

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belly dance can bring more joy and wellness into your life! Focus on learning tribal fusion movements, dance technique and exploring group dynamics. Fridays-Sundays, 5-6pm. Through Feb. 4. Gotta Dance Studio, 917 NE Eighth St. 541-610-8622. $50.

Tuesday Performance Group Maximize your time with focused, intense efforts. All abilities welcome. Sessions led by accomplished trailfunner Max King. Email Max for weekly details: max@footzonebend.com. Tuesdays, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. Free. The Re-education of your Subconscious with Jane Hiatt Bend’s most highly

regarded hypnotherapist, Jane Hiatt, will share practical ways that we can ”unlearn” the conditioning from our childhood that prevents us from actualizing our goals and dreams. Jan. 24, 6:308:30pm. Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St. 541-280-3642. $75.

Vin/Yin Yoga Mondays and Thursdays. Thursdays, 3pm. First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-420-1587.

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and voice and join our growing community for an ongoing, weekly offering of Bhakti and sacred song. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-285-4972. $10/drop-in or use your Sol Alchemy punch card.

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lthough no one asked, I have some predictions for the cannabis landscape in Oregon, having nothing to do with the corrupt, race-baiting shitholes ruining this country. July will mark three years since Oregon passed Measure 91, our Adult Use, aka Recreational Use, program. It’s been great for adults who, prior to Measure 91, didn’t have access to clean cannabis and canna-products. It’s raised millions in taxes and fees to fund important programs and services, created thousands of jobs, and offered those seeking an alternative to opioids and other Big Pharma medications some great choices. (A downside? Although assured otherwise, it’s gutted the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program, which has moved many growers to abandon the program, and, in turn, their patients.) But aside from that, everything is great, right? Um, no. Perhaps you’ve noticed a price drop for flower at your friendly neighborhood dispensary. Grams that were $12 to $14 are now $9 or $10, or even lower. It’s a boon to your wallet, but may not bode well for the future. After talking to a number of licensed growers and dispensary owners recently, I’m hearing a widespread concern that we’re looking at some painful changes in 2018. That price drop isn’t coming from a place of benevolence. Rather, the market has become flooded. Like, Tennessee Valley Authority-type flooded (Google it, Yankee). A dispensary owner recently shared that they’d picked up 1 pound of some beautiful light-deprivation flower for the absurd price of $600. That’s a wholesale price of $37.50 per ounce. Local indoor, flower-producing friends are struggling, preparing a large harvest of a new crop, while much of their last sits languishing, awaiting buyers. A price cut hasn’t helped their efforts, nor have newly licensed producers entering the scene every week. So, we’re just about at that point where we see an emergence of the C word: Consolidation. Craft cannabis, like craft fill-in-theblank, is great. But as with any commodity, it’s not always terribly profitable. And we have come to a point where cannabis

is now a commodity—like copper, pork bellies or soybeans. As any economist will tell you, commodities become more profitable when they’re consolidated to reduce production, marketing and distribution costs (Example: Walmart). Another dispensary owner, vertically integrated as they are, shared that they recently took a meeting with a Canadian company shopping the Oregon cannabis industry with fervor. “They told me a farm had approached them and said ‘name your price,’” said the owner. “They have millions to invest, and they are arriving to scoop up anyone looking to sell. And maybe a few who aren’t.” Being bought out is every tech startup company’s dream, and more power to those in the cannabis industry who seek to achieve that dream. But as a consumer, how welcome would it have been if, during Oregon’s microbrew startup days, the regulatory and legal system was so stacked against it that craft breweries were forced to sell themselves to Coors, Budweiser or Corona? There’s no 280(E) equivalent for the alcohol industry, and beer makers don’t have to worry that tasting their products on site could mean losing their license. (Because cannabis is far more dangerous than alcohol, so… [That was a joke.]) To what degree would the things that make those beers special remain in place after a takeover—hostile or not? There are exceptions to this, of course, and anyone who has struggled owning a small business (or was involved with someone who has) can attest to the benefits of having access to a larger team, more capital, vertically integrated systems and so on. But not everyone wants to be eaten up by a larger fish, and the road of business history is littered with the wreckage of consolidation efforts that didn’t work out so swell. Small businesses are what drive our economy, and it would be great if the deck were not so firmly stacked against the cannabis industry so as to allow smaller operators to flourish. So don’t be surprised if your favorite craft grower soon becomes a part of CannaCo, Inc, a Division of Lockheed Martin.

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