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Tuesdays Online Art Activities for Kids

ARTS AND CRAFTS - Join Camp Fire for virtual art activities every Tuesday at 4pm. Designed for K-5th graders but open to all! No registration required. 4-4:30pm.

Camp Fire Central Oregon | Free campfireco.org/virtual

Wednesdays through October 14 Bend Farmers Market

FAMILY FUN – Take a stroll through Brooks Alley downtown, and enjoy fresh local produce and farm products. There’s a diverse selection from pies to soaps, produce of every description and don’t forget the berries! Come enjoy the sunshine and support local agriculture. 2-6pm.

Brooks Alley Downtown | Free Bendfarmersmarket.com

Wednesdays - Through Sept. 2 Math Enrichment Camp

CAMP - Engaging, fun and hands-on day camps will challenge kids to think creatively as they build, investigate and hypothesize with peers. All camps will be outside on the lawn at The Hive. Registration is required! Ages 8-11. 10am-2pm.

The Hive | $60-$75 bendtutor.com

Thursdays Livestream Pre + Postnatal Yoga

MOM-FRIENDLY - Livestreamed yoga classes for new mamas and mamas to be! 10:30- 11:30am.

Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play | $9, 5-pack $40 freespiritbend.com/

Bend Park & Rec’s Enrichment Wednesdays are always a bit hit!

PADDLE – This course will prepare you to confidently explore the region’s lakes and rivers. A great launching point, participants will learn comprehensive safety and basic paddle stroke techniques while enjoying the company and encouragement of expert instructors. The Basic Skills Kayaking Class is suggested as a beginning or refresher course for paddlers 15 years and up. Call the shop for

Just hanging out at Kids Ninja Night

Thursdays and Saturdays through September Basic Skills Kayaking Class

at Free Spirit in the Old Mill

more information: 541-317-9407

Tumalo Creek | $75 Tumalocreek.com

Sundays - Through Sept. 30 Sisters Farmers Market

FAMILY FUN - Bring the little ones down to this socially distanced market in the heart of downtown Sisters! Free takehome kid’s education kits are offered weekly.

Fir Street Park, Sisters | Free sistersfarmersmarket.com

August 14 and 22 Kids Ninja Nights

PLAYTIME - Kids ages 6 to 12 years old will have a blast playing, climbing and exploring during this fun, drop-off playtime. 6-9pm.

Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play | $20 freespiritbend.com

August 14-15 Into The Woods Jr. Matinee

THEATRE - Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in

Enjoy some bonding time at Mom + Baby Yoga Picnic at Free Spirit in the Old Mill

this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables by Thoroughly Modern Productions T3 Teen Theatre Company! 2pm.

The Tower Theatre | $27.50 towertheatre.org/tickets-andevents/into-the-woods-jr_0

August 15 Bezel Set Gemstone Ring Workshop

ARTS AND CRAFTS - This fun workshop is great for those with some metal working/soldering experience who want to advance their skills. Learn how to create and bezel set a gemstone in sterling silver from beginning to end! Ages 15 and up, all materials provided. 10am-4pm.

DIYcave | $189 diycave.com/classes/

August 17-21 Campfire SummerKids - Stage Life Camp

ART - Come discover your inner artist! From designing backdrops and costumes, to learning how to build a script, campers will explore all aspects of the performing arts. The week will end with a showcase that all parents are welcome to attend. K-6th grades.

Ponderosa Elementary |$190-$215 Campfireco.org/summerkids

August 17-21 ARTDog Magic Camp

CAMP - Join in for a magical

week of creating including slime, potions, magical creatures and more. We’ll mix concoctions, get messy, use lots of glitter and stretch our imaginations to make all things make-believe. Perfect for kids ages 4-11. Waitlist only - space is limited! 9am-3pm.

ARTDog Bend | $325 artdogbend.com/summer-camps

Aug. 17-21, 24-28 and 31–Sept. 4 Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp

CAMP - Kids (ages 6-12) will have the time of their lives experiencing our super-rad kids ninja warrior gym this summer. Our experienced adult coaches will lead new ninja warrior challenges, team games and fun activities. This is a drop-off event! 9am-3:30pm.

Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play | $65 single day, $250 full week Freespiritbend.com

August 23 With Your Child: Dual Canvas Painting

ART – Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon of art! You and your child will be guided through an acrylic painting experience. Each pair of painters will receive a canvas to create an image and when placed together will turn into one masterpiece. The theme is Ice Cream Treat: Pick your favorite, even a triple scoop and learn about light and dark tones. 2:30 – 4pm

Art Station |$39 register.bendparksandrec.org

Round out the summer with Camp Fire’s Tumalo Day Camp August 24 – 25 Cinderella Dance Camp

DANCE - Take a fantastic journey through the magical kingdom of Cinderella in this themed camp. Join the cast: kings, queens, spinning wheels, fairies, evil stepsisters, soldiers and horses. Learn ballet, tap, and lyrical dances. Includes crafts and a performance on the last day. Bring a healthy snack to keep the energy high. Ages 5 – 8.

Academie De Ballet | $72 register.bendparksandrec.org

August 24-28 ARTDog Action Art Camp

CAMP - Join in for a week of hands-on active art experiences. Each day will include a workshop that is physically active in some way. We’ll jump, throw, run and more to make messy masterpieces. Perfect for kids ages 4-11. Waitlist only - space is limited! 9am-3pm.

ARTDog Bend | $325 artdogbend.com/summer-camps

Teens learn leadership and teamwork skills at Tumalo Day Camp’s Counselor in Training program

August 24-28 Tumalo Day Camp

CAMP - A fun, unique and unforgettable experience for kids. Campers are immersed in the natural world, inspiring a sense of wonder while building self-confidence and awareness. Each camper becomes an integral part of a memorable camp experience, filled with fun games, crafts, camp songs, silly skits and more. 10am-3pm.

Tumalo State Park | $130-$255 campfireco.org/tdc/

August 24-28 Tumalo Day Camp Counselor in Training

CAMP-Learn leadership and teamwork skills while having fun at camp! CITs are an invaluable part of Tumalo Day Camp. For youth 13-18 years old, the CIT program provides great experience that youth can draw from as they apply for jobs, hone their own Camp Counselor skills, or even apply to colleges.

Tumalo State Park | $100 campfireco.org/tdc/

September 4 3D Printing

LEARN - 3D printing is a skill anyone can learn to use and enjoy. This class will cover everything from how a 3D printer to all activities: school, play, sports and relationships. Ages 5-13

Oregon Ki Society | $94 Bendparkandrec.org September 8 – October 15 Middle School Tennis League

SPORTS - This program emphasizes skill development, maximum participation, good sportsmanship and fun. Players register by school and will receive a team uniform. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 4-5:30pm

Locations vary | $50 Bendparkandrec.org

works to creating and printing out custom designs. You will be directed to the proper software to add to your own computer for future self-learning too. All material included. Ages 9-17

DIY Cave | $69 Bendparkandrec.org

will practice twice a week and

September 8 – October 1 Children’s Ki Aikido

SPORT - By cultivating good habits at an early age, Ki-Aikido and Ki Development give children a foundation they can growth. While children’s bodies are growing, so are their minds. Children will learn the martial art Ki-Aikido. As they grow, they learn how to apply these lessons

Beginning September 8 Sunday-Friday Youth Flag Football

ATHLETIC - Kids will learn football fundamentals, game play and most importantly, they will have tons of fun! Teams rely on for a lifetime of positive

games will be played on Sunday afternoons. Available for 1st graders through 8th graders - different ages will play in different leagues! 4-8pm.

Location TBD | $65 register.bendparksandrec.org

Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17, Kindergarten Soccer League

ATHLETIC - Designed for the player too young to participate in

Get active and have fun! Kindergarten soccer league starts September 12

the Youth Fall Soccer program, this league highlights soccer skill development, learning teamwork and sportsmanship, being active and having fun! Teams meet on Saturdays for 50 minutes, this includes practices and scrimmages. 9am.

Skyline Sports Park | $49 register.bendparksandrec.org

Check out Dual Canvas Painting at the Art Station August 23

Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 11 Start Smart Football

ATHLETIC - Get involved with your child while introducing them to the sport of football! We use soft equipment while teaching the basics of kicking, passing and catching. Equipment is provided for players to keep. An adult must attend and participate with their child! 9-9:50am

Big Sky Sports Complex | $54 register.bendparksandrec.org

September 16 – October 21 Jewell Enrichment Wednesdays- Fun, Funky Fresh Dance

DANCE – There are different Enrichment Wednesday sessions throughout the school year. Have fun by moving and grooving to music and dance games like limbo, freeze dance, dance teacher and more! Ages 5-12.

Jewell Elementary|$70 register.bendparksandrec.org

Story and photos by Nancy Patterson

During the summer and fall months, the local farmers markets serve as my meal planner. I show up on Wednesdays and Saturdays sans grocery list and let the local, in-season produce tell me what’s for dinner. This week, several colorful items piqued my interest: cherry tomatoes, bi-color corn, an array of organic berries and stone fruit, an abundance of brightly colored radishes and fermented condiments from Super Belly Ferments.

Making weekend meals is one of my favorite pastimes with my two year old. We can spend hours prepping, washing, mixing and chopping without time constraints. She’s a wonderful help with some of the more tedious work—hulling strawberries

with her plastic knife, pulling cilantro leaves one-by-one from the stems and patting dry each berry.

Together we prepared a grilled corn salad dressed in a chipotle ranch dressing. It’s fermented, dairy free and delivers a kick of flavor that even a toddler can appreciate. A grilled tenderloin or Bavette steak served atop this summer salad creates a meal in itself! And, of course, we never skip dessert on Sundays; we turned our fresh berries into a decadent buttermilk cobbler!

Grilled Corn Salad

3 ears of corn 2 large avocado 4-6 radishes 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese Super Belly Chipotle RanchChopped cilantro, to taste Squeeze of one lime 1 tsp salt

Grill your corn on an outdoor grill, about seven minutes on each side, on medium heat. Meanwhile, dice the avocados and

“To awaken a love for God, a desire for learning and service to others.”

Left: Even a toddler can help with some of the more tedious tasks in the kitchen. Above: Never skip dessert on Sundays!

season with a pinch of salt and half of your lime juice. In a separate bowl, add thinly-sliced radishes, chopped cilantro, halved cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt. Once your corn is ready, carefully cut the kernels from the cob using a sawing motion (try placing it upside down on a surface that won’t slip or move). Combine with your seasoned vegetables and add the chipotle ranch. Then, carefully mix in your avocado without smashing it.

Summer Fruit Cobbler

For the fruit:

1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp corn starch 3 cups fruit of your choice (in this case, 1 cup Marionberries, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup apricots) 3 tbsp melted butter

For the batter:

1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup buttermilk 3 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350°. Rinse and pat dry fruit and combine in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Sprinkle first with sugar and then with corn starch, ensuring that all fruit is covered. Slowly pour melted butter over the fruit and lightly fold. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. I let my daughter whisk together the salt and baking powder while I sift the flour and sugar. Add 1/3 of your milk and butter to your dry mix and gently fold. Continue until you have a lumpy batter. Try adding your vanilla to the melted butter for a consistent distribution and a lovely vanilla aroma throughout the kitchen.

In a degreased baking dish (I use a ceramic casserole dish, but an 8x8 pan will work), add your berry compote and then top with your batter. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top of the cobbler becomes golden brown. Let cool and set aside to be served ala mode or topped with fresh whipped cream. Serves 6.

Three Sisters Adventist Christian School

We provide a Christ-centered academic environment where students are nourished both spiritually and intellectually. We offer a fully accredited academic program, Bible based curriculum, chimes and music, Mt. Bachelor ski program, 6th grade outdoor school, PE, and community service opportunities. 21155 Tumalo Road, Bend OR 97703 541.389.2091 threesistersschool.com

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