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EDITOR’S NOTE:

Spring is finally rearing its head, 4/20 is almost here, and on top of that, it’s political endorsement season! We only print this paper once a week, and so we’re packing ALL of those items into one handy issue.

In this week’s Feature, Linda English, aka Gravel Girl, gives you five gravel routes to explore to help quell that spring fever. Plus, former Source reporter James Williams comes out of reporter-retirement to pen an update on the trails mountain bikers can look forward to riding very soon. In a special “Little Leaflet” section, we outline some fun 4/20 events in the community and chat with cannabis industry people about the state of affairs in 2023. And on our Opinion page, find yet another set of endorsements for the upcoming May election. These spring elections can be pretty low turnout, but I’m asking you now to consider making it a priority to cast your ballot when they start arriving at the end of this month. It matters.

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OPINION

Preserve the Will of the Majority. Vote Claridge, Hossick for Deschutes Library Board.

Library board elections have not been a high priority for us in the past — but this time around, there’s a good reason for all of us to be paying closer attention. Our Editorial board remains disappointed in the process surrounding the demise of the Robal Road location for the Central Library, and the delay this has caused in construction of a Central Library in general. However, after conducting interviews for library board members, we are now deeply concerned that even the new proposed Stevens Ranch location is threatened. Surprisingly, this library board election really matters.

Candidate Ray Miao told us during a recent endorsement interview that he believes we, the voters, didn’t know what we were voting for when, in 2020, we voted in favor of designing and constructing a new Central Library location, along with building a new Redmond library and renovating the libraries in Sunriver, La Pine, Sisters and downtown Bend. We think voters are smarter than they’re getting credit for.

To recap, the language of the last bond, in regards to a Central Library, read, “the bond funds would pay for the design and construction of a Central Library that would provide a discovery center for children to learn and play; substantial space for an expanded book and materials collection; flexible community and small-business spaces for learning, creativity, and collaboration; space for larger programs and events; and an efficient book/material processing and distribution center to serve all of the libraries in Deschutes County…”

Over 63,000 people in Deschutes County voted in favor of that vision, but Miao, along with library board candidate Tony Oliver, have an alternative — an unfunded notion of community libraries; small libraries dotted around every corner of Central Oregon. The notion of community libraries that everyone can access on foot or by bike is a decent one on its face – but there are two major considerations to remember that make it not appropriate to this present circumstance: money, and the will of the people.

While they sound nice, this district does not have the funds to fulfill such a vision. Building a brick-and-mortar in every corner of every town is expensive – expensive both to build and expensive to maintain, and places that have done it are now closing down branches. The Deschutes Library Board of yore contemplated such a model and then did extensive research that revealed it was not the ideal model. The majority of that board voted in favor of a different model to put forward for the 2020 bond. This was after a period of six-plus years of community input and visioning.

The second consideration: the

public voted for the vision of a Central Library. Miao, who stood fast for that community-library model, lost when this went up for a vote among the board. Surprisingly, this fuzzy vision of smaller libraries is still threatening the success of the Central Library project.

An elected official who doesn’t respect the will of the voters and hopes to subvert that majority. Does this sound familiar? It’s the same type of behavior we’re seeing on a national level. Voters should reject it.

In this election cycle, voters will need to be vigilant. Thus far, those opposed to a majority-vote for the last library bond have been quite successful in creating chaos for this process. Candidate Oliver, who’s running against incumbent Cynthia Claridge, expressed a fear that there’s not enough money from the bond to complete the current projects on the bond list. That’s false. The projects remain on budget. Oliver said she supports community libraries in Redmond, but construction is already underway on Redmond’s new library, and any further construction of more libraries would need to come by asking voters to fund more bonds.

Members of the Bend City Council rejected the Central Library’s first proposed location, citing the need for an Area Plan for that site on the north end of town. That location on Robal Road is now the site of much construction activity, thanks to the transportation bond that passed during the same election cycle. It would have been an area ripe for a Central Library.

Due to present circumstances, the library has, wisely, retained that Robal Road plot, but now endeavors to build the Central Library that voters supported on the east side of Bend, at Stevens Ranch. There’s a time for deliberation and for the various stakeholders in a project to weigh in and to gather information before moving forward. That time, when it comes to the Deschutes Library bond, was well ahead of the 2020 vote.

We’re guessing that if Miao wins this election by 50.0001%, he’ll find himself respecting the will of the majority and persisting in his position on the library board. Similarly, he and other community members who are continuing to pursue a misguided and unfunded mission of changing the scope of the bond should respect democracy, humble themselves and move forward implementing what the people voted for in 2020.

During the May election, voters should support Marisa Chappell Hossick (Zone 4) and Cynthia Claridge (Zone 1) for Deschutes Public Library District. Both candidates support the vision already set forth, and thus respect the will of the majority.

CORRECTIONS:

The original graphic for last week’s Opinion page, supporting the levies for Bend Fire & Rescue/Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District, read "May 23, 2023." It's since been changed to "May 2023" to indicate the month and year of the election. The date of the May election is May 16, 2023. In addition, the opinion originally stated that 75, not 76 cents, was the proposed levy rate. We regret the errors.

RE: DROUGHT TIMES FOUR. NEWS, 3/29

As the article mentions, Gov. Tina Kotek recently issued an executive order declaring a drought emergency for Deschutes County. One would think our recent heavy snowfall and above-average snowpack would have relieved us this year, but instead, we are heading into a fourth consecutive year of drought. Bouncing back from long-term droughts takes several big snow years and even longer for groundwater supplies.

One way to increase streamflows, improve drought resiliency and mitigate the worst impacts of drought is to simply let nature function the way it is designed to. For example, research shows that protecting watersheds and headwater streams helps recharge groundwater tables and maintain stable flows throughout river systems. In addition to conserving water quantity, forests are also critical to water quality as they act as a natural filter.

Senator Wyden’s River Democracy Act would protect over 3,000 miles of waterways across Oregon as Wild & Scenic, including many important headwater streams such as the headwaters of the Deschutes and Tumalo Creek and its tributaries. This bill would not only protect these waterways, but would also protect the forests on either side of them; forests that conserve, filter and

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restore the water supplies that communities, farms and wildlife depend on.

While that might sound like a lot of stream miles, it would actually only increase the percentage of protected Wild & Scenic streams in Oregon to 5% of our waterways. Too many of our streams remain unprotected. Let’s change that by passing the River Democracy Act.

— Sami Godlove, Oregon Wild Bend Office

FUND MEASURE 114

I’m a hunter and gun owner that is for 114. On March 27 three children and three adults were killed at The Covenant School in Nashville by a shooter wielding an AR-15. The shooter shot over 150 rounds during the attack. I remember April 20, 1999, when 12 students and a teacher were murdered by gunfire at Columbine High School in Colorado. The country mourned those deaths thinking that it once-in-a-lifetime incident. We were wrong and we have been wrong over and over. Every student in this country is living in the most dangerous time of their life because gun violence is the number-one killer of school-age children in the United States. That statement alone should be enough for any rational person to support funding Measure 114. Measure 114 changes firearm ownership and purchase requirements. I ask our legislators to fund this measure to give law enforcement the funds they need to enforce the measure. The benefits of 114 would be banning the sale of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition and require a strict background check before an individual can purchase a firearm. Unfortunately Measure 114 won’t stop all mass shootings, but it would stop some shootings and make it more difficult to be a mass shooter. Regarding

those that wave the 2nd Amendment; in the words of former Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger, the 2nd Amendment “has been the subject of one of the greatest pieces of fraud, I repeat the word fraud, on the American public by special interest groups that I have ever seen in my lifetime.”

—Joe Craig

RE: THORNBURGH FISH AND WILDLIFE PLAN APPROVED. NEWS, 4/6

In voting to reject the plan Commissioner Chang said, “I think we need to look farther than whether you have a legal water right or not to evaluate whether there will be impacts to habitat or not.” Curious that he does not apply the same logic to the habitat impacts caused by canal piping or the damage irrigation companies do to the Deschutes River.

—Geoff Reynolds via bendsource.com

RE: CAN’T FORGET: GUEST OPINION, 4/6

I must say I was very happy and moved to see the guest opinion piece last week entitled: Can’t forget: Courage still necessary. Ms. Zvibleman captured the complex and textured experience of gathering as Jews that evening. I was the organizer of that Saturday’s Jewish movie night in Temple Beth Tikvah, months before the social media frenzy about a so-called Day of Hate targeting Jewish communities went viral. Throughout

that Sabbath day, I personally received numerous phone calls from congregants asking if we should cancel the gathering or hire a security guard. I insisted that we not accept the gift of fear mongering and proceed with our movie night. And, we did. I also heard from clergy colleagues here in town to express their concern about rising antisemitism in our country and to make sure I, and our congregation, felt safe. Some of my clergy colleagues have even delivered sermons in their churches speaking to the ugliness of antisemitism. The only antidote to hate, is love.

— Rabbi Johanna M Hershenson, Temple Beth Tikvah in Bend, Oregon

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Bend PD Survey Shows Greater Trust

More respondents trust the Bend Police Department than two years ago

By Jack Harvel

Ahigher rate of people trust the Bend Police Department than they did two years ago, according to a bi-annual survey conducted by Portland State University. Survey results showed the department is more favorably viewed, even as Bendites perceive greater risks in the community.

The survey invited 10,000 households in Bend to participate and garnered about 1,400 responses. The non-white responses gave less favorable opinions of BPD on average, though often by only slim margins, and the survey’s authors admit that the data collected underrepresents people of color, Spanish speakers and young people. About 80% of people who answered ranked BPD as trustworthy, up from 75% in 2021 but still below its peak of 84% in 2019. The most-cited reason for increased trust in BPD is its response to the shooting at the east side Safeway in August, when officers responded to an attempted mass shooting within minutes of getting a call.

“My trust in the Bend police has increased since the shooting happened at Safeway. I saw how quickly the police responded to the emergency,” one respondent is quoted saying in the report.

Residents also cited more professionalism, visibility and community

outreach as reasons they trust BPD more. Most people’s opinion hasn’t changed on the department, but overall 16% said their trust grew in the past year compared to 8% reporting they trust BPD less than they did a year ago. Those who view the police less favorably believe BPD is either too aggressive or not aggressive enough in citing homeless populations and perceived biases against marginalized people.

People who responded reported generally feeling that Bend is safe, with 97% saying they’d feel safe taking a walk in their neighborhoods during the day and 73% at night. It’s different for the nearest parks and downtown, though. About 54% of people who responded to the

survey said they wouldn’t feel safe walking downtown at night and fewer than half of people said they’d feel safe walking to their nearest park at night.

Nearly a third of people said they feel less safe in Bend than they did three months ago and only 3 percent feel safer. The most common reason for feeling less safe is decreased quality of life, often related to homelessness, substance abuse and minor crimes, but others reported perceived increases in crime, traffic violations and the growth of Central Oregon.

“I’m more aware of crimes as the population of Bend has increased. I’ve also noticed many more homeless people in the area where I live and throughout

Hunnell Road Under New Camping Codes

Bend. I feel bad about feeling nervous about this — I think homelessness is a societal problem and community changes such as affordable housing,” one respondent said. “At the same time, I notice more single men on the street when I walk or run around town and in the evening."

The survey recommended the police department analyze its staffing needs, noting the lack of growth in the department in the past eight years, despite the population and duties of BPD increasing. It also recommended the department improve its communication with the public, to create and evaluate pilot programs and address the perceived decrease in safety.

The results of the survey show a return to more typical feelings about BPD after a historic drop in trust of the law enforcement in 2020 after the murder of George Floyd and thousands of protests across the country. Nationally, fewer than half of adults told a Gallup poll they had great confidence in police in the summer of 2020. The survey’s been conducted every two years since 2017, and its most recent trends put police favorability slightly higher than 2017 responses and below 2019 responses in most categories.

Bend is citing people under a camping code, but is waiting for state funds before determining what it does at the largest encampment in the region

By Jack Harvel

In December the City of Bend declared the campsites sitting on Hunnell Road to be unsafe, planning to remove them in March to make way for construction crews doing road maintenance in the area. A few weeks before the road was scheduled to be cleared, the City approached Deschutes County to collaborate on a managed camp for 15 to 30 medically vulnerable people. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners rejected that plan, but the City then learned construction crews didn’t need to use the road during negotiations and delayed the Hunnell closure until there was more shelter capacity.

Hunnell would’ve been cleared under protocols laid out in Bend’s camping code, which the Bend City Council approved in November and started enforcing on March 1. The code allows people to camp at one place for 24 hours before they’re cited and asked to move at least 600 feet. People aren’t allowed to camp near homeless shelters, in City buildings, residential areas or near the river. How people camp is also regulated; more than three campsites can’t cluster, camping materials can’t exceed a 12x12 foot space and camps must be kept free of trash and debris.

Bend Public Information Officer Anne Aurand said the City isn’t yet applying the “time” standard of the code for people on Hunnell, but are talking with campers about the manner that people camp on the road. Next steps for Hunnell will likely depend on how state money from Gov. Tina Kotek’s $217 million budget for homelessness and housing is allocated. On April 10, Kotek announced $13.9 million would go to Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties to rehouse 161 households and create 111 shelter beds.

“Oregonians are demanding urgent action and accountability. That’s why this emergency funding is tied to specific, local action plans that will reduce unsheltered homelessness,” Kotek stated in a press release. “The state will continue to provide technical assistance and partner with local communities to make sure this money makes a difference on the ground.”

The City is still waiting for more information on the specific projects that the funding will support before making a decision on the Hunnell campsite, Aurand said. Other campsites still have to pass muster, though.

Since its implementation in March, the City used the camping code to remove a camp on Second Street.

Camps on Mary Rose Place have been cited to clean up their areas. April 11 marked the code’s first use for a large camp when the City removed a 30-person campsite on Aune Road by Crux Fermentation Project in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Transportation, which owns an adjacent right of way.

This graph shows that a majority of Bend residents trust and support Bend police.

On April 11, the City removed a 30-person campsite on Aune Road near Crux Fermentation Project.

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Jack Harvel

Encuesta del departamento de policía de Bend muestra una mayor confianza

Por / By Jack Harvel Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez

Según la encuesta semestral conducida por la Universidad Estatal de Portland, un mayor número de personas confía en el Departamento de Policía de Bend (DPB) en comparación a lo que confiaban dos años atrás. Los resultados de la encuesta mostraron que el departamento es visto más favorablemente, hasta cuando los habitantes de Bend perciben mayores riesgos en la comunidad.

La encuesta invitó a participar a 10,000 hogares de Bend y obtuvo alrededor de 1,400 respuestas. En promedio, las respuestas de las personas que no son de raza blanca dieron opiniones menos favorables sobre el DPB, aunque a menudo por márgenes muy pequeños, y los autores de la encuesta admiten que los datos recabados no representan lo suficiente a las personas de color, a los hispanohablantes y a los jóvenes. Alrededor del 80% de las personas que calificaron al DPB como confiable, aumento del 75% en 2021, pero aún por debajo de su punto máximo del 84% en 2019. La razón más citada para el aumento de confianza en el DPB es la respuesta al tiroteo de agosto en Safeway del lado este, cuando los oficiales respondieron al intento de tiroteo masivo a pocos minutos de recibir la llamada.

“Mi confianza en la policía de Bend ha incrementado desde que ocurrió el tiroteo en Safeway. Vi lo rápido que respondió la policía a la emergencia,” es citado uno de los encuestados en el reporte.

Los habitantes también citaron más profesionalismo, visibilidad y acercamiento a la comunidad como las razones por las que confían más en el

DPB. La opinión de la mayoría de las personas sobre el departamento no ha cambiado, pero en conjunto, el 16% dijo que su confianza incrementó el año pasado en comparación con el 8% que reportó que confía menos en el DPB en comparación al año pasado. Aquellos que ven a la policía de manera menos favorable creen que el DPB es demasiado agresivo o no lo suficientemente agresivo al citar a la población sin hogar y al percibir prejuicios en contra de las personas marginadas.

Las personas que respondieron reportaron que en general sienten que Bend es un lugar seguro, con 97% indicando que se sentirían seguros al dar un paseo por sus vecindarios durante el día y un 73% por la noche. Sin embargo, es diferente para los parques más cercanos y el centro. Alrededor del 54% de las personas que respondieron a la encuesta dijeron que no se sentirían seguras al caminar por el centro de la ciudad por la noche y menos de la mitad de las personas dijeron que se sentirían seguras al caminar al parque más cercano por la noche.

Casi un tercio de las personas dijeron que se sienten menos seguras en Bend de los que se sentian hace tres meses y solo el 3 por ciento se siente más segura. La razón más común para sentirse menos seguros es la disminución de la calidad de vida, a menudo relacionada con la falta de vivienda, el abuso de sustancias o los delitos menores, pero otros reportaron percibir el aumento en la delincuencia, las infracciones de tránsito y el crecimiento de la zona Centro de Oregon.

“Estoy más consciente de la

delincuencia a medida que la población en Bend ha aumentado. También he notado la presencia de más personas sin hogar en la zona donde vivo y en todo Bend. Me siento mal por sentirme nervioso con esto. Creo que la falta de vivienda es un problema social y la comunidad cambia, como la vivienda asequible”, dijo un encuestado. “Al mismo tiempo, veo más hombres solteros en las calles cuando camino o corro por la ciudad y por la noche.”

La encuesta recomendó al departamento de policía analizar sus necesidades de personal y señaló la falta de crecimiento en el departamento en los últimos ocho años a pesar del aumento en la población y en los deberes del DPB. También recomendó que el departamento mejore su comunicación con el

público, para crear y evaluar programas piloto y atender la disminución percibida en la seguridad.

Los resultados de la encuesta muestran un regreso a los sentimientos comunes sobre el DPB después de un caída historica en la confianza de las fuerzas policiacas en 2020 tras el asesinato de George Floyd y miles de protestas a lo largo del país. A nivel nacional, un poco menos de la mitad de los adultos le dijeron a Gallup que tenían mucha confianza en la policía en el verano del 2020. Las encuesta se lleva a cabo cada dos años desde 2017 y sus tendencias más recientes colocan la preferencia por la policía ligeramente por encima de las respuestas de 2017 y por debajo de las respuestas de 2019 en la mayoría de las categorías.

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Donde los habitantes de Bend perciben mayores riesgos en la comunidad

Spring Fling in Madras: A Gravel Cycling Paradise

Say goodbye to winter by riding in this gravel cycling paradise

By Linda English, aka Gravel Girl

When I first moved to Bend, I thought of Madras as one of the last towns to grab gasoline or coffee on my mad dash to the PDX airport. But now that I’ve logged more than a few miles on a gravel bike in the area, I can tell you Madras offers some of the best spring riding. I am amazed by the diversity of the riding; quiet country roads that have me constantly snapping photos. Scenic water views. Historic farms. Wild Wild West history based on the Railroad Wars. It just all adds up to a rip-roaring good time.

Spring is a particularly good time to cycle the endless gravel roads in Madras because routes are low in elevation, letting you avoid the snowfields that blanket many of Oregon’s other travel destinations. That doesn’t mean you are home free: closely read the route descriptions on the Dirty Freehub website to learn about specific challenges for each route. Most of the roads are good to go no matter the spring conditions, but there may be a few miles of “peanut butter” that can leave you helplessly trying to scrape mud out of your tires. That happens after a good rainfall in the region; wait a few days, and the roads should dry out.

Where exactly should you ride? Listed here are my top favorite routes. If the distances seem too long, consider riding out and back. If you are riding an ebike, the only route you can’t ride is Over the Rainbow, but some of these are longer routes and you need to really understand the range of your battery life before you set out. In general, plan for a remote, self-supported adventure.

Find detailed route guides on the Dirty Freehub website. (dirtyfreehub.org). Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit based in Bend. The organization offers curated gravel bicycle guides for more than 10,000 miles of routes across the Western United States. The free route guides include information about history, culture, and the environment, as well as loads of nitty-gritty details on the routes, such as downloadable maps and recommended tire sizes.

On a side note, a great gravel bike event to train for is the annual Ashes to Glory ride. This year the event will be held on June 17. Before you think that racing is only for the Olympic-bound cyclist, try to keep an open mind. Sure, there’s a speedy pack that will hammer off the front, but many of us don’t see the lead group past the start of the race. There are plenty of us out there going slowly enough to enjoy the scenery. Ashes to Glory now has two distances to choose: the original 63-mile route with 6,300 feet of climbing or a 32-mile route with 2,600 feet of climbing.

For more information visit: madrastrails.com/ashes-to-glory.html.

For those who are new to the sport of gravel cycling, visit one of our many local bicycle shops. Many of our shops rent bikes and are happy to help you seek out the perfect fit.

Here are my spring route recommendations around Madras:

Over the rainbow

Distance: 42 miles

Elevation gain: 1,900 feet

Amixture of big adventure, quiet farming roads, and loads of amazing views, much of this route is next to water: either buzzing along Lake Simtustus on paved roads or clinging to the shoreline of the Deschutes River on single-track trails. Bike math will have you thinking this is going to be a fast route, but study the hill profile and you will see a few steep climbs.

The route starts and ends at the Erickson Aircraft Collection, which offers an amazing selection of old airplanes parked on an active runway. Pick the right day, and you might spy parachutists jumping out of airplanes. dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/rainbow/

the big One6

Distance: 31 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,500 feet

Quiet roads take you through a section of Warm Springs Indian Reservation, which is just to the north of Madras. Technically, this route is not much of a “gravel” ride because the majority of the route is on rolling, paved roads. But the final destination drops you down a steep, gravel road to visit a part of Lake Simtustus few people ever see. There’s a public campground on the beach with a wonderful place to picnic before you make the climb back out for the return trip.

With a little luck, you will bump into the wild horses that live on the reservation. On a clear day, you will enjoy distant views of Mt Hood.

Because the route is almost into Warm Springs, we encourage you to visit the Museum at Warm Springs before you dash back home. This will give you the chance to learn about and appreciate the Warm Springs Indian Reservation.

dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/big-one6/

Bryn Gabriel riding the Dry Canyon on the Over the Rainbow route.

Cyclists near Lake Simtustus on the Big One6 route.

Photos courtesy Linda English

south JunctiOn

Distance: 23 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,300 feet

he route starts with expansive views of open fields in the foreground, framed by the entire Cascade Mountain range. You’ll be naming your mountains: Mt Hood, Mt Bachelor and Mt Jefferson. Then you will drop down through beautiful basalt cliffs, with views of the Deschutes River. If you are lucky, one of the trains will buzz by, giving you a deeper connection to the Railroad Wars. You’ll finish the ride by climbing back up to return to the starting point.

History buffs will love this route. The Deschutes Railroad Wars began in 1908 between the Deschutes Railroad and the Oregon Trunk Railway. The rivals raced across Oregon to build a railroad, often constructing their railway lines on both sides of the river! The South Junction route takes you to one of the places where the two companies shared a common railway line before their lines split again. dirtyfreehub.org/routes/oregon/south-junction/

ghost Of ashwOod

Distance: 44 miles

Elevation Gain: 4,300 feet of gain

If we designed an ideal route for training, this would be it. There’s an easy warm-up, followed by four punchy short climbs, and then several long climbs, including the final hardest climb of 850 feet over 2.5 miles. The last stretch rewards you with a blasting, scenic downhill and a few punchy short climbs to keep you honest.

The route also includes a visit to the town of Ashwood, which is always a treat among cyclists. The quiet gravel and paved roads let you explore the Baldwin Hills. We also love seeing the basalt cliffs and the distant mountain views. You can even stop at the Polka Dot agate mine to hunt for orbicular agates that feature round dots in a variety of colors.

Lost wagon train

Distance: 57 miles

Elevation Gain: 4,600 feet

Looking to get high on adventure? This route crosses the Crooked River National Grasslands and rolls through historic farmland with fenced cow pastures. You’ll visit the historic town of Gateway on your way to the Mecca Flats, then you can sneak your way through the amazing Dry Canyon. We love the finish: cycling along the shores of Lake Simtustus where you can see the Pelton Dam. The final stretch is through farmland framed with mountain views.

One of the coolest stops on this route is the gravesite of the Meek Lost Wagon Train. Back in 1845, Stephen Meek led a huge group of immigrants on a wagon train journey through the untested "trail" in Oregon's High Desert. Unfortunately, they ended up getting lost, and tragically, 23 settlers lost their lives along the way. Even more heartbreaking, another 25 people died after they finally made it back to civilization.

Beyond the history, this route is the perfect early-season training ride. It lets you crank in bigger miles with steady climbs. The 60% pavement and 40% gravel means you won’t worry so much about mud, which can be prevalent in the spring.

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Poke the bear

Distance: 33 miles

Elevation Gain: 2,400 feet

One of the easier routes in the collection, Poke the Bear, is affectionately named after a 27-foot-tall sculpture of a bear. But there’s way more to this route than fun roundabout art.

The Baldwin hills are a blast, rolling along on country roads that pass by historic farms. My favorite is to watch the large Pyrenean Mountain dogs guarding the sheep at the Haycreek Ranch, which was established in 1873.

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The route is frontloaded, with most of the climbing in the first half of the ride. This makes the second half of the ride a real joy: it’s a long, gradual descent back with outstanding views of the Cascade mountains. You’ll love the BIG views of Mt Jefferson and the Three Sisters floating in the sky.

Linda English and another rider take on Lost Wagon Train.

Tom Irvin scopes out the view on the South Junction route.

Heidi Faller with the Bear Statue on Poke the Bear.

Basalt cliffs flank cyclists on the Ghost of Ashwood.

Photos courtesy Linda English

I am amazed by the diversity of the riding; quiet country roads that have me constantly snapping photos. Scenic water views. Historic farms. Wild Wild West history based on the Railroad Wars. It just all adds up to a rip-roaring good time.

Linda English

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Trails and Trials!

Central Oregon mountain bikers have much to look forward to — and some issues to keep their eyes on

By James Williams

In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt,” wrote Margaret Atwood in an early ‘80s short story. Fair enough. But as a Canadian and one of our greatest living authors, you’d think she’d know better. HOW CAN WE SMELL LIKE DIRT WHEN THERE’S STILL SNOW ON THE GROUND?! Or when the ground is still frozen?

Still, and even though the skiing and snowboarding remains topnotch, and likely will through…June? July?, many Bend frothers are anxiously eyeing the cycling season.

Perhaps none of us is as excited as Emmy Andrews, the executive director of Central Oregon Trail Alliance, the nonprofit which maintains the region’s 600-plus miles of singletrack. COTA has busily been planning new trails, connectors, updates and overhauls and is already making moves. Despite that nearly frozen earth.

Here’s what Central Oregon riders have to look forward to:

Lemon guLch

The situation at Lemon Gulch—a steep, forested area northeast of Prineville, near Steins Pillar—is more complicated. COTA and Ochoco Trails have proposed a 52-mile trail project that should result in a mix of cross-country and directional, downhill-only lines. A cadre of gravity-oriented riders feel Central Oregon, with its gentle slopes and many XC-style trails, is in desperate need of downhill options, ones which would be easy to shuttle with the use of a vehicle.

It’s that last bit — the downhill trails and shuttling—that has drawn the most ire from critics. The opposition — which includes residents of Bend and Prineville and even some cross-country mountain bikers — fear the ecological impact of machine-built, downhill-only trails, to say nothing of the increased traffic from shuttling. Opponents including Prineville’s Dave Nielsen, a retired Ohio State University entomology professor, think Lemon Creek is too fragile for downhill-only trails. Furthermore, many of those critical of the proposal take

issue with the process. They feel as if they were left out of the conversation, which started in 2019, and weren’t involved until the U.S. Forest Service and COTA were already well on their way toward making the trail plan a reality.

Forest Service representatives, however, refute this claim. They say they have intentionally moved slowly, conducting listening sessions and studies, in an effort to do what’s best for the land and its many users. In November, the Forest Service published a 144page environmental assessment that weighed the need for the proposed trails against the impact they would have on the land and its residents and concluded that a compromise 27.5mile option, which included a mix of trail types, would be best.

Ochoco National Forest Public Affairs Officer Kassidy Kern said that her organization has received approximately 800 comments about the proposal—two-thirds of which were in favor of some version of it.

Kern expects the Forest Service will issue a final decision in the next two to three weeks.

skilLs Parks in bend and beyOnd

Just this week COTA, working in conjunction with the Forest Service, announced the start of what should be a two-week operation to overhaul the skills area at Phil’s Trailhead. During phase one, the plan is to scrape the existing pump track and rollers and use that dirt to reshape the main jump lines. The pump track will be relocated so that it’s adjacent to the new features. According to COTA’s recent press release, phase two of the plan will include the addition of “rollers, rock features, drops and more.” COTA is seeking funding for this second phase, which it hopes to implement in the spring of 2024.

Another such zone slated for

updates is the skills park at the Wanoga trailhead. Not only will the existing pump track and rollers receive a makeover — making it even better for a larger range of riders — but COTA will also work to add some sessionable downhill runs on the sledding hill adjacent to the parking lot.

Andrews reports the plan is to create an area where riders can enjoy short, engaging downhills on everything from blue-square (intermediate) terrain up to double blacks (experts only). The runs will be short enough that riders can pedal back to the top in minutes. Expect work on the skills area to begin this season. But the sessionable downhills are awaiting final approval.

The pump track at Phil’s Trailhead will look a lot different once complete — but rest assured, plenty of hours of sweat and skills training can still be ahead.

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FRIDAY 4/14

SATURDAY 4/15

BEND ITALIAN CULTURE AND LANGUAGE MEETUP GROUP

ITALY ITALY ITALY

Do you speak Italian? Want to speak Italian? Love Italian culture? Head to Dudley’s to meet others like you! Together the group will learn new things, experience culture, have conversation and make new friends. Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Dudley's Bookshop Cafe (upstairs), 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 4/15

STEP AFRIKA

DANCE PERFORMANCE

Step Afrika is a dance company dedicated to the African American tradition of stepping—a synchronized dancelike performance that blends African folk traditions with popular culture. Step Afrika performances are an exhilarating and immersive experience that will make you want to get up and dance to the percussive beats. Fri., April 14, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $37-$57 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

SATURDAY 4/15

SUBMARINE HOSPITALITY POP-UP

HAND-CRAFTED MENU

Bend loves food pop-ups. Get fancy with this uniquely curated menu inspired by The Woodsman Tavern in Portland. Chef Johnson has something special in store for attendees. Sat., April 15, 6-8pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy. 20, Sisters. $150.

SATURDAY 4/15

VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK AT SMITH ROCK STATE PARK

GET OUTSIDE AND GET WORKING

If you are a hiker and want to participate in trail maintenance, head out to Smith Rock State Park this weekend! The group will fix winter trail damage and get things in shape for the warm weather. Sat., April 15, 8am-3:30pm. Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne. Free.

NOTGREENDAY

ROCK OUT TO NOSTALGIA

Fans of Green Day unite! This experience is put on for fans by fans. Many iconic songs will be performed from the band’s extensive catalog. If you love Green Day and want to enjoy a nostalgic and fun evening, head to the Volcanic! Sat., April 14, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY 4/15-16

CASCADES ACADEMY RUMMAGE SALE

THRIFT AND SUPPORT

10th grade students at Cascades Academy will put on a rummage sale this weekend. Find good quality second-hand items including outdoor gear, clothing, houseware, furniture and books. All proceeds will be used to match a grant to support a nonprofit of the students’ choice. Sat.-Sun., April 15-16, 10am-4pm. Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd., Bend. Free to attend.

SUNDAY 4/16

THRIVE CENTRAL OREGON SPRING FOR THRIVE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

AWARENESS FOR HOUSING AND INCOME INSECURITY

Local nonprofit, Thrive Central Oregon, hosts a film fundraiser at the Tower Theatre to raise money for its housing assistance fund. The feature film is “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales,” and it highlights the inequalities regarding housing. Watch and support! Sun., April 16, 3-6pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $24.

TUESDAY 4/18

THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS

FUNKY JAMS AND GOOD VIBES

Groovin’ and vibin,' The California Honeydrops provide a new take on R&B with smooth saxophone melodies and upbeat percussion. Many of the band’s songs have a cheerful and catchy quality with optimistic lyrics. Originating from Oakland, these California natives are sure to get you in the spring spirit. Tue., April 18, 8pm. Midtown Ballroom. 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $30

TUESDAY 4/18

JESSE DANIEL

ONE HELL OF A LIVE SHOW

Jesse Daniel is all about hard core country music. With his twangy style, he’ll have his boots and hat on all night. Get out to the Volcanic for a classic county show! Tue., April 18, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.

WEDNESDAY 4/19

EVAN MULLINS

LOVING LOCAL LIVE MUSIC

Listen to the melodic music of Evan Mullins! As a classically trained pianist, he will astound you with his fluid style and beautiful compositions. Mullins is a Bend local whose love of music has been outstanding since his youth. He regularly performs around Bend to the excitement of his audience. Wed., April 6, 6-8pm. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5., 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend. Free.

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Sisters Folk Festival Steps Out with the Big Ponderoo Arts and Music Festival

Two days. Two stages. All ages. And a-lotta-mericana.

By Doone Lupine Williams

Presented by Sisters Folk Festival, the Big Ponderoo Arts and Music Festival will bring Americana and bluegrass music to two stages at Sisters Art Works and Three Creeks Brewing on June 24 and 25 in Sisters. During the week, June 18-21, a bluegrass jam camp called Camp Ponderoo (now in its second year), takes place on the grounds of Sisters Art Works.

Sixteen performance artists grace the 2023 Big Ponderoo lineup.

“Originally we conceived of Big Ponderoo as a progressive bluegrass festival, but in time we realized that ‘Americana’ can encom pass so many fantastic musical elements that we expanded the genre to include booking acts like The War and Treaty, The Lone Bellow, Dustbowl Revival, Corb Lund, and Margo Cilker among others,” stated SFF Creative Director Brad Tisdel, who has also been programming the Sisters Folk Festival since 2003. “We’ve always wanted to work with Corb Lund, and bringing back the Lil’ Smokies is going to be a whole lot of fun.”

In addition to bringing national touring acts to the festival, celebrating the thriving music and arts community of Sisters is Big Ponderoo’s mission. The new fest is something of a trade for the visual arts and fundraising event, My Own Two Hands, which SFF “retired” this year after 20 years.

“My Own Two Hands was a very successful visual arts fundraiser and community celebration of the arts,” Tisdel told the Source Weekly. “The fundraiser helped

support many of our organizational programming goals and connected the visual and performing arts in a tangible way. We want to continue to support the visual arts community but in a different way, with the music festival being a new offering for our community.”

Crista Munro, executive director of SFF, said, “We care deeply about our mission and about making positive change in the lives of Central Oregonians through the transformational power of music and art.”

The “kick-off” for the weekend is a community celebration during the Fourth Friday Artwalk the evening of Friday, June 23 — featuring a Big Ponderoo-sponsored Fourth Friday Art stroll in Downtown Sisters.

“The Ponderoo Arts Experience is going to be really fun!” Munro said. “The festival is booking talented regional musicians to play at participating galleries.” After the stroll, the celebration will move to the Sisters Art Works venue where people of all ages are invited to enjoy a free concert by Never Come Down and Twisted Pine. “The goal of this year’s Big Ponderoo Arts Experience is to shine a spotlight on the local artist community, on the many beautiful galleries featuring their work, and also to encourage everyone to explore their own creativity,” Munro said.

The Big Ponderoo festival starting June 24 will be general admission (differentiating from Sisters Folk Festival), allowing people to buy tickets for individual days or for the entire weekend. Attendees can also

bring their own low-back chair and blankets. Affordable camping options are available at two sites by reservation only for the folks with weekend passes to Big Ponderoo. There are a variety of sizes to accommodate everything from tent campers to large RVs, and there will be showers offered each morning at the Sisters Parks and Recreation site.

Adding camping into the equation isn’t the only “new” thing for this Sisters Folk Fest crew. “We’re excited for the opportunity to try a new festival model with only two venues as opposed to the seven we have for the Sisters Folk Festival in the fall, allowing us to book bigger named ‘headliner’ bands,” said Munro. “We’re also excited to work with Three Creeks Brewing to use their production facility property as one of our venues – their mountain views are amazing!”

Tisdel acknowledged that there’s plenty of music going on in Central Oregon these days, but believes SFF and Big Ponderoo offer something people value.

“We continue to be an independent festival, an intimate music experience and are a nonprofit organization that invests deeply in the community of Sisters and Central Oregon,” he said. “We want to be sure folks know they will have an excellent festival experience with world-class artists and production and discover artists they may not be familiar with… and it supports the growth and health of the local, community vibe.”

Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival

Sat. Jun. 24- Sun. Jun. 25

Camp Ponderoo Bluegrass Jam Camp Sun. Jun. 18- Wed. Jun. 21

Tickets: aftontickets.com/BigPonderoo

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PARK IT LIKE IT’S HOT.

PARTY LIKE IT’S SPRING

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Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a

Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet).

6:30-8:30pm.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Alex Winters

Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head

Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open

Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Orgone Parallel 44 presents Orgone live in Bend! They are pleased to be bringing one of the favorite West Coast funk acts back to Bend for the first time in over four years. Orgone never fails to please. 8:30-11:59pm. $20.

13 Thursday

Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thursday Join at Austin Mercantile for live music every Thursday. Offering a light happy hour menu — daily flatbread, chili, charcuterie, soft pretzels and more! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy

at Craft: Michael Glatzmaier Michael has been playing guitar since the early age of eight and has been improvising comedy since high school. After graduating, he started performing shows featuring improvised comedy, stand-up, and both improvised and original songs. 7:30-9:30pm.

High Desert Music Hall Comedy Open Mic Night Come tell your jokes, every 2nd Thursday of the month. All are welcome to perform. Sketch, improv and musical comedy encouraged also. Second Thursday of every month, 7-9pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Now & Then Local classic rock and pop duo. 7-9pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Out

Of Thin Air Improv Group Looking for some entertainment that’s guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further, because Out Of Thin Air Improv performances are back at Open Space! Catch them while you can! 7:30pm.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Company The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar. 6-8pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Angelic Noise Fireside Show Snuggle up by the fire and listen to Angelic Noise. 6-8pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Moontricks Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. 8-11:59pm. $18.

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Bend Cider Co. Matt Gwinup & Travis Palladino Acoustic guitar/covers and originals. Come listen to some great music while snacking on one of the cheese plates and sipping on cider. It should be a warm and beautiful evening. 5-7pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Doc Ryan Trio Michael “Doc” Ryan has been a fixture on the local music scene since the early 2000s. Originally from Dallas, the roots-rocking guitarist, singer-songwriter and orthopedic surgeon relocated to Bend in 1995 with his family and soon became involved in the local scene. 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke

Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

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Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 6pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy

at Craft: Savage Humboldt Takeover Comics who perform regularly at the Savage Henry Comedy Club are coming to take over Craft Kitchen & Brewery. 8-10pm.

Crux Fermentation Project Sweet Motor

Sweet Motor offers up a blend of southern rock and blues, with an R&B vibe. This Central Oregon five-piece band delivers a dynamic rhythm section, honest and soulful vocals, and vivid blues-driven guitars. 5-7pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

Heller Highwater Trio Heller Highwater Trio rocking out at the most beautiful venues in Central Oregon in the vineyard. Come listen to a truly fun concert! Lead vocalist, rhythm guitar, percussion, Heather Drakulich along with Tom Brouillette and John Luce. 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

Flights Wine Bar Live Music at Flights Come grab a great glass of wine, have an incredible dinner and enjoy live music every Saturday at Flights Wine Bar. 6-8pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Box Elder Join at High Desert Music Hall for a night of alternative, punk and post rock. Featuring Box Elder—the alternative rock band born in the shadow of the Tetons. 8pm. $10.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Phuturepimitive: Mind’s Eye Tour

The Phutureprimitive sound is mind melting sonic bliss. Lush melodies drift across intricate rhythms, groove heavy beats and warm, fuzzy bass lines. Often exploring a dark and dense palette, his music also manages to convey a sense of tranquility and beauty. 10pm-1am. $25.

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest Madsparx Eli Madden (guitar, vocals), Ben Sparks (guitar, vocals) and Jason Lynn (drums) jam tasty originals and crowd-pleasing rock covers! 6-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill The Reputations

Dance band covering multi genres—rock, pop, country and more! 8-11pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Dead Lee & Johnny Bourbon Come enjoy some chill folk lounge vibes with Dead Lee and an opening set with local favorite Johnny Bourbon. 7-11pm.

Oregon Spirit Distillers Distillery After Dark Join for the second Distillery After Dark party! This time they are running a girls takeover edition featuring an awesome woman DJ! This event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a speakeasy vibe while dancing the night away and listening to great music. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort Fluffalove This couple/duo arrived in Bend in August, 2019, after living in Nashville. Fluffalove is Nancy Terzian (formerly of The Westerleys) and Kye Kennedy (formerly of Human Radio). They play “music for the soul” consisting primarily of 70s folk-rock gems. Their “Laurel Canyon” vibe includes two acoustic guitars and harmonies. 4-7pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Lonnie Mardis Trio will bring all the swingin’ jazz standards. 6-8pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Submarine Hospitality Pop-Up Suttle Lodge is bringing back the Guest Chef Series! First up for 2023 will be Wesley Johnson, culinary director of Submarine Hospitality in Portland. Submarine Hospitality owns Portland staples Ava Gene’s, Tusk and The Woodsman Tavern. For this evening, Chef Johnson has created a unique menu inspired by the style of The Woodsman Tavern. 6-8pm. $150 per person.

Tower Theatre Pigs on the Wing: A Tribute to Pink Floyd Pigs on the Wing’s 2022-2023 tour will showcase a full performance of the 1973 classic “The Dark Side of the Moon” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the album. Also featuring a full second set of Floyd classics paired with POTW signature immersive visual live show! 7:30-10:30pm. $32.50-$44.

Volcanic Theatre Pub NOTGREENDAY A live Green Day experience by fans for fans. Performing “dookie” in its entirety along with hits and deep cuts from every era of Green Day’s iconic catalog that spans over four decades, NOTGREENDAY delivers a high energy 90+ min set of pure nostalgia. 8-11:59pm. $15.

Wild Ride Brewing Five Pint Mary Enjoy a unique blend of Irish and American folk rock. Since 2011, FVP has been performing a wellhoned brew of spirited music, both traditional and original. Influenced by the old world, pubstyle music of Ireland and Scotland, infused with a ripple of bluegrass. 3-4pm. Free.

Dustbowl Revival is an American roots band that keeps pushing the boundaries of traditional sounds. This big band will jam out on the Volcanic Theatre Pub stage on Sun., April 16 at 8pm.

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The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Flights Wine Bar Trivia at Flights Wine Bar

Join Sundays for trivia with King Trivia! Free to play! Get a group together, and come get nerdy! Awesome prizes and as always, delicious food and drinks! 4-6pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Kristi Kinsey Blues Jam Open jam with full band hosted by Kristi Kinsey. 5-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia

Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Coyote Willow Soulful guitar, powerful cello and rich vocal harmonies create a unique blend of folk, roots, blues and intricate instrumentals. 5-7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s

Bingo Silver Moon is partnering with the YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon

Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Dustbowl Revival

Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be. After celebrating over a decade of sonic adventuring and playing thousands of shows together in 10 countries and counting, the group has collected a devoted fanbase from coast-tocoast. 8-11:59pm. $25.

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The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. 8-11:45pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Karaoke with DJ Chris every Monday. 7-9pm. Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Skerryvore With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represents the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Its six studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix. 7:30pm. $27-$47 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.

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AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom The California Honeydrops Parallel 44 Presents and Midtown events are pleased to bring The California Honeydrops to Bend! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm. This is an all ages show. Tickets available at midtownballroom.com. 8pm. $30.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Jesse Daniel It is no secret that Jesse Daniel puts on one hell of a live show. The California native is blazing the trail for a new wave of traditional artists, bringing his hard core country music to stages all over the U.S. 8-11:59pm. $15.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.

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Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Evan Mullins Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.

The Domino Room Moonshine Bandits, Charlie Farley and Brandon Hart Jam out with these three artists! A night to remember! 8:30pm. $22.

MUSIC

Cascade Horizon Band Spring Concert

The Cascade Horizon Band will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a spring concert. Marches, show tunes, an armed forces salute and more, will be performed. April 16, 2pm. Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 541-410-3323. Free, donations welcome.

Open Hub Singing Club Sing in community... for the simple joy of creating meaning and beauty together! All voices and experience levels welcome. The group believes singing is a birthright and are reclaiming this ancient technology for belonging and well-being. The group sings easy-to-learn delicious songs in the paperless aural tradition. First timers are free! Lalalalala! Sundays, 1-2:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-2416182 openhubsinging@gmail.com. $10-$20.

Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts bring forth new energy to music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influenced by the songs and personalities of legends like Waylon and Willie, they drive their sound with blazing guitars and a rock ‘n’ roll attitude. April 13, 6pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free. Scottish Country Dance A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.

Step Afrika Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. April 14, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre. org. $37-$57 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

FILM EVENTS

"Transhood" Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion "Transhood" chronicles the lives of four young people and their families over the course of five years as they navigate growing up transgender in America. The film is a nuanced examination of how families tussle, transform and sometimes find unexpected purpose in their identities as transgender families.

April 13, 5:30-7:30pm. Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3820699. merz@cascadesacademy.org. Free.

Pigs On The Wing is a Pink Floyd Tribute band. With a full performance of the 1973 classic, "The Dark Side of the Moon,” Pigs On The Wing will perform at the Tower Theatre on Sat., April 15 at 7:30pm.

Courtesy Pigs On The Wing Facebook

Photo by: SHE Photography

CALENDAR EVENTS

ARTS + CRAFTS

Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend.com for information on current shows. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.

Artists Exhibit Dry Canyon Arts Association facilitates art exhibits throughout the city of Redmond to inspire a culture of art lovers. Come experience some of Redmond’s amazing artists exhibit their work on the walls of a new farm to table restaurant “Feast Foods Co.” Wednesdays-Sundays, 3pm. Through May 21. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St., Redmond. Free.

Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio Give the gift of a contemporary realist David Kreitzer original. Stunning Central Oregon splendor, water, koi, fantasy, figure and floral. SF Chronicle: “Kreitzer demonstrates the poetic intensity of the old tradition.” Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Spring Pop-Up with Alexandra: The Art of Yarn Shop gloriously colorful indie-dyed yarn from Silverton. Alexandra, The Art of Yarn is bringing her luxury skeins to Fancywork for a special spring pop-up shop. Pick up a very special exclusive mini-skein set that Alexandra dyed just for Fancywork. Meet the artist behind the color April 7-9 at Fancywork! April 7-23, 10am-5pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541323-8686. hello@fancywork.com. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Appreciating the Little Creatures Understand how insects impact the world around. This is an in-person program. Come and learn to identify the common insects of Central Oregon. There are more types of insects on earth than all the other animals and plants combined, yet we know so little about them. All ages. April 12, Noon-1pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Diamonds in the Desert: Bend Baseball History in a Few Innings Baseball in Bend has a long history. Step back in time with Vanessa Ivey, museum manager of the Deschutes County Historical Society & Museum as she shares stories of an earlier era when baseball wasn’t just a favorite pastime, but a way to build commerce in communities. April 13, 2:303:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3121029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Different Wars, Different Choices

Brothers Steve and Pete Goodrich in conversation about their choices regarding service during wartime. April 15, 3-4pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. April 15, 11am-Noon. Redmond Proficiency Academy - Glacier Building, 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib. or.us. Free.

Transformation: Waiting for Answers Explore themes of transformation through dance and story with Renee Gonzalez. April 15, 3-4pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

I See You: Team Building & Unlocking

Generational Differences as a Force for Good at Work In a time where employee well-being and mental health have risen to the top of our work concerns, building team care is more important than ever. Join to learn about working with multiple generations and inspiring compassion. April 12, 7:50-10am. Hampton Inn & Suites, 750 SW Columbia St., Bend. Contact: 541410-9181. sandys@bendcable.com. $33.85.

Regional City Managers Forum Join for a discussion with the city managers from around the region. Moderated by Tammy Baney, executive director of the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council. April 13, 6-7pm. Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-633-7163. info@cityclubco. org. Free-$49.

State Legislators’ Town Hall The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County and the City Club of Central Oregon will host a State Legislators’ Town Hall! Sen. Tim Knopp, Rep. Emerson Levy and Rep. Jason Kropf will all be attending the Town Hall to answer questions about the 2023 agenda. April 15, 2-3:30pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-931-9096. info@cityclubco.org. Free.

Sustainable Self: Coping, Identity and Action within Climate Change Get insights on coping with your environmental and climate concerns with psychologist Dr. Thomas Doherty. Explore risk factors for climate distress, sources of wellbeing and resilience, and adapting your skills to take meaningful action in support of your values. Thomas co-hosts the “Climate Change and Happiness” podcast. Go to the website to get the link. April 18, 6-7pm. Contact: 541312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

THEATER

Bend Institute of Comedy Improv Class

Come learn the powerfully beneficial skill of improvisation from the Bend Institute of Comedy. Writer-director-actor-instructor John Breen will take you through the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre approach to long form improv where you’ll learn how to be a better listener, and more supportive. You’ll feel your confidence growing every day! Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through May 3. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: improvbend@gmail.com. $225.

WORDS

Appreciating the Little Creatures Understand how insects impact the world around us. This is an in-person program. There are more types of insects on earth than all the other animals and plants combined, yet we know so little about them. Come and learn to identify the common insects of Central Oregon. April 12, 4-5pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

COCC Poetry Month Join Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library annual celebration of National Poetry Month with performances and workshops. All events are free and open to the public. Visit barber.cocc.edu/poetry for more details.

Mon, April 17, 3:15-4:15pm, Tue, April 25, 3:304:30pm, Thu, April 27, 1-2pm, Fri, May 5, 5-7pm and Wed, May 10, 4-6:30pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Free.

Classics Book Club Please join us for Classics Book Club. The group will discuss “The Chosen” by Chaim Potok. Zoom option available. April 12, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Downtown Bend: Healing Poetry: The Art of Living Through Grief Registration is required. Discuss the healing potential of poetry and write your own. Listen as Carol Barrett, local poet and psychologist, shares a series of poems written to assist people in dealing with loss. April 17, 5:30-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Please join for Nonfiction Book Club. The group will discuss “Rough Sleepers: Dr. Jim O’Connell’s Urgent Mission to Bring Healing to Homeless People” by Tracy Kidder. Zoom option available. April 14, 9:3010:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

2023 Poetry Month with COCC

Celebrating poetry with workshops, a poetry slam and events with the Oregon Poet Laureate, Anis Mojgani

From April 17 to May 10, Central Oregon Community College celebrates National Poetry Month with free events open to the public. Award-winning Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani joins COCC to spread the love for poetry and host events at the COCC Bend campus.

Kicking off the month-long celebration, COCC faculty and students will lead three “Be Your Voice” workshops. On Monday, April 17 at COCC Redmond campus’ Technology Education Center, “Share a Poem, Write a Poem” will be held from 3:15-4:15pm. An online version of the workshop takes place on Thursday, April 27 from 1-2pm, and the public can register online. On Tuesday, April 25 at COCC Bend campus’ Multicultural Center, “Healing Through Poetry” will be held from 3:30-5pm.

On Friday, May 5 from 5-7pm, COCC invites poets of all ages and experience levels to participate in the Poetry Slam in the Hitchcock Auditorium, hosted by The LGBTQ+ and Friends club on campus. The theme is “Be the Voice You Wish to Hear,” and people can register in advance for one of the 20 spots on COCC’s website.

“The slam will be divided into four rounds; each poet will compete with the other poets in their round and the top voted poet wins,” according to the registration page.

Mojgani hosts a writing workshop on Wednesday, May 10 in Wille Hall from 4-5:05pm. Following the workshop, people are invited to mingle and enjoy appetizers at a short social before the 5:30pm performance by Mojgani. The events will be livestreamed to the college’s Redmond, Prineville and Madras campuses.

“Mojgani is a two-time National Poetry Slam champion and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam... A trained comic book artist, he has published five books of poetry, had his work featured on HBO and National Public Radio, and designed commissions for the Getty Museum and Peabody Essex Museum,” according to the COCC press release.

Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani is an award-winning poet and will host events at the COCC Bend campus in celebration of Poetry Month.

Courtesy CulturalTrust.org

Poetry Workshop with OSU Cascades

Celebrate poetry month with a poetry workshop where you will receive feedback on your poetry from instructors in the OSU Cascades MFA program. Poets can read one or two selections of forty lines or less. RSVP required. April 16, 4-6pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ETC.

Bingo and Dog Adoption Event Come play some bingo at Midtown Yacht Club benefiting Street Dog Hero! A night of high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! There will be food trucks, cold drinks and some pups looking for their forever homes. Wed, April 12, 6-8pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 Northeast 4th St., Bend. Free.

Indian Education: Intergenerational Learning, Healing and Advocacy Renowned educator and activist Patricia Whitefoot (Yakama Nation) will discuss how Plateau tribes are passing on Indigenous knowledge and traditions to future generations. Learn how you can support current advocacy efforts. April 18, 6-7:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. $10, Members receive 20% discount, free for Tribal members.

Museum and Me A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibitions and revisit your favorites. Sensory packs available to borrow with headphones, fidgets and more. April 13, 5-7pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

Trivia Come join for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm. Kobold Brewing The Lair, 1043 NW Bond St, Bend. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

Forest Bathing Walk This practice will guide you in connecting with nature in as you never have before. Join an ANFT certified forest therapy guide in slowing down in the intentional, research based practice of forest bathing (shinrin yoku). Great by yourself or with friend! Sun, April 16, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend.com. $35.

RendezVan This one-of-a-kind festival features a stacked lineup of free live music and DJs, spring riding, and a tailgate scene like no other. April 19-23. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend. Cost varies. Scones on the Cone! Stop by for hot coffee and homemade scones at the top of the cinder cone. Sunrise ski/snowboard! Woooooo! Saturdays, 7:15-8am. Through May 28. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort - West Village, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. $2 suggested donation.

Taiko of Bend Club Taiko is a form of group drumming with elements of dance and martial art. The Taiko of Bend Club is a beginner’s level club practicing outdoors in Drake Park. Come fragrance-free. Check website for start dates, times and more details: joannamoore.com/taiko-bend. Saturdays. Through Nov. 4. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: joanna@desipotential.com. Free.

Thursday Night Run Run through the Old Mill for around 3-5 miles, stay for food and drinks! Thursdays, 6-7pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

Volunteer Trail Work at Smith Rock State Park Help maintain trails at one of Central Oregon’s most popular trails. Now that spring is here trail tools don’t bounce off the frozen ground. The group will work on fixing winter trail damage to help enhance hiking at Smith Rock State Park. This event was originally scheduled for April 1. April 15, 8am-3:30pm. Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne OR, Smith Rock SP, Terrebonne. Contact: curtis.smith@ trailkeepersoforegon.org. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing. Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue, 2584 SW 58th St., Redmond. Volunteer Fair Over 16 organizations will be at this volunteer fair! April 15, 1-3pm. Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18143 Cottonwood Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 541-270-1313. mcconn@me.com. Free.

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

Share your professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon. score.org/volunteer. Fri, Ongoing. Contact: 541316-0662.

Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022. TCOmoving22@gmail.com.

Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Volunteers wanted to help with daily horse care at Mustangs To The Rescue. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email. Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations. ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.

Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For more information visit the website at www.hsco.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3840. abigail@hsco.org.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

April Outdoor Industry Coffee & Coworking Looking to make connections and build community in the outdoor industry? Join for this low-key, no pressure, grassroots networking event. Less business cards swapping, more inspired conversation and relationship building. April 19, 9-11am. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Bend. Contact: 701-3886618. Free.

Autocross Club Meeting Join the Autocross Club of Central Oregon and drive your car in low-cost high-performance driving competitions around Central Oregon. Come to the meeting to learn more about this season’s events at Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds, Hoodoo Ski Area and Oregon Raceway Park. Second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Through Sept. 15. Deschutes Junction Pizza Grill Taphouse, 2940 N. Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-325-2114. taureaudor@ hotmail.com. Free.

Bend Italian Culture and Language Meetup Group This group of people are interested in learning the culture and language of Italy. It welcomes all who have an interest in this area. Join this Saturday for a time of learning, culture, conversation and making new friends. Joshua and Patricia are looking forward to meeting everyone. Meet upstairs. Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-981-0230. spaceneedle62wf@hotmail.com. Free.

Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts will bring their grungy sound and rebellious attitude to Bend. Performing on Thu., April 13 at 6pm at Rivers Place, this band will rock out on stage.

Courtesy Rough Cuts Press

World MUSE is inspired by the enormous potential for individual and collective change. Our mission is to celebrate the work and amplify the voices of change makers while providing our community members with inspiration, tools and support to create positive change in their lives, in their communities, and in our world.

LETTER FROM FOUNDER WELCOME,

World MUSE believes film is a powerful medium for highlighting social justice issues and amplifying the voices of those most directly impacted by them. We have partnered with Unlocked Films to produce a series of documentary films that inspire reflection, education, and action.

“A Reflection of Life” is our second full-length documentary. The film explores water issues in the Pacific Northwest, while noting the broader issues facing the entire West. Filmmaker Jesse Locke interviewed members of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Chugach Alaska Native Corporation and Valdez Native Tribes, The Klamath Tribes, The Nez Perce Tribe, The Hopi Tribe, and Standing Rock Tribe to magnify the Indigenous voices, stories and wisdom featured in the film.

www.theworldmuse.org

World MUSE has also partnered with COCC’s Native American College Prep Program, along with two Warm Springs filmmakers, to produce a short film featuring the voices of Native Youth. This will be screened along with “A Reflection of Life” on April 20th at both The Tower Theater and Madras Performing Arts Center. A Conversation Series exploring some of the topics covered in the films will be held on April 21st at High Desert Music Hall in Redmond.

It is an honor to share Indigenous voices, experiences, and wisdom. We invite you to join us in listening to and learning from the original stewards of this land and its water sources.

With Deep Gratitude,

Amanda Stuermer MUSE Founder

EVENT SCHEDULE

A REFLECTION OF LIFE

We will be hosting film premieres in Bend and Madras on April 20th. Both our full-length documentary and our youth short will be screened at each event. We will also be hosting a Conversation Series on April 21st in Redmond. It will feature panel discussions around three main themes from the film: Agriculture, Youth Voices, and The Warm Springs Water Situation. Each panel will be 30 minutes long with a 15 minute break in between. Coffee and snacks will be provided and there are options on the premises for lunch after the event.

Please note there are separate ticket links on our website for each event. Tickets for the film premieres begin at $5 and include a limited time online viewing option with closed captioning. Tickets for the Conversation Series are free but must be reserved in advance.

APRIL 20TH

FILM PREMIERE AT THE TOWER THEATER

835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703

6:00-8:00PM (DOORS OPEN: 5:30PM)

APRIL 20TH

FILM PREMIERE AT THE MADRAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

412 Buff Street, Madras, OR 97741

6:00-8:00PM (DOORS OPEN: 5:30PM)

APRIL 21ST

CONVERSATION SERIES AT HIGH DESERT MUSIC HALL

818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond, OR 97756

9:30AM-12:00PM (DOORS OPEN: 9:00AM)

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT ACOSIA RED ELK

ENROLLED MEMBER OF THE UMATILLA TRIBE FROM NORTHEASTERN OREGON TERRITORY

Acosia Red Elk is a 10x World Champion Jingle Dancer, International Yoga Teacher, Glass Artist, Cultural Teacher and Wellness Advocate who is known for public speaking, storytelling, Tribal dance performance, Indigenizing fitness, teaching yoga from an Indigenous lens and teaching Powwow Dance to Tribal youth across the nation.

Acosia travels the world sharing cultural knowledge, movement and meditation. She is passionate about sharing yoga and movement as a way to heal from historical & intergenerational trauma. Acosia is the creator of Powwow Yoga, a fusion practice

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT BRIGETTE MCCONVILLE

CONFEDERATION OF THE WARM SPRINGS, WASCO AND PAIUTE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Brigette McConville has served on the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and also as a tribal anthropologist, a Columbia River Inter-tribal Fish commissioner, and the Fish and Wildlife Committee of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Besides dealing with the business and management of fish, by invitation she teaches history and art in the Columbia River school district. Mrs. McConville teaches a plateau history because she is able to communicate the importance of community education and awareness of her Tribe’s 1855 Treaty and land management activities in their ceded lands, usual and accustomed lands and aboriginal territories.

“Our poor planet. She’s sick. People take her for granted, and one of these days she’s just going to say I’ve had it.”

Mrs. McConville previously served on the board of directors of the Oregon Historical Society and is currently a member of the Oregon State Cultural Resource Task Force, both positions appointed by the Governor. She is also the business owner of Salmon King Fisheries.

that braids together Tribal Dancing and Yoga for a well rounded workout with an Indigenous approach to wellness. Acosia leads classes with a 7 Generation Approach, meaning that everything that we do should be done with a sustainable mindset to protect what is most sacred to us.

“We are connected to all living things. They have become part of our DNA through centuries of coexistence. We are poisoning our lifeblood and destroying the animals that connect us to our creation stories. These actions will echo through generations if we don’t come together to create solutions.”

Acosia is an advocate for health and wellness and encourages all people on earth to recognize the Indigenous knowledge within them so that they can continue to build bridges and protect earth’s resources for the future generations and beyond .

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT SPRING ALASKA SCHREINER

CHUGACH ALASKA NATIVE CORPORATION AND VALDEZ NATIVE TRIBE

Spring Alaska Schreiner is the owner and Principal EcologistIndigenous Agriculturalist of Sakari Farms. Spring serves on multiple regional and national agricultural boards and educational committees and advocates for local farmers and tribal members. Spring received the 2019 NASDA Women Farm to Food Award, and more recently, the recipient of the 2021 Na’ahlee Tribal Fellowship and the 2022 Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award for the PNW.

“My name is Upingaksraq (the time when the ice breaks). I am an enrolled member and shareholder of the Chugach Alaska Native Corporation and Valdez Native Tribe. Inupiaq lineage allows a unique/diverse cultural perspective of the use of historical food systems ranging from Alaska to Oregon and regional tribal lands on Turtle Island.”

Spring participates in the USDA Indian Agricultural Council, Made by Native American Export Food Program, Indigenous Seed Keepers Network, Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance, American Indian Housing Authority, PNW Intertribal Food Sovereignty Coalition, and many other regional policy based boards and committees.

LINDSEY LITTLESKY

CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION

I am an 18 year old Šináata Scholar Freshman at Whitman College, meaning I have a full ride scholarship studying environmental studies and politics at the liberal arts college located on the traditional homelands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla, in hopes of being an environmental justice lawyer. At Whitman College, I serve as the Indigenous Peoples Education & Culture Club President. I am a committed goalkeeper for the Whitman Women’s Soccer program & Midfielder for the Whitman Women’s Lacrosse program. I also am a member of the Whitman College Advisory Council for CTUIR Collaboration. I have served six years as the CTUIR Youth Leadership Council Chairwoman advocating for mental health awareness, salmon protection, and wellness prevention. I am an enrolled member of the San Felipe Pueblo Katishtya, a descendant of the Hopi Nation and Oglala Lakota Nation.

LARONN KATCHIA

WARM SPRINGS / WASCO / PAIUTE

A filmmaker and storyteller from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. His passion, dedication, and love for film derive from his Indigenous teachings and lived experience as a tribal member. His films contain a unique, impactful and powerful approach to narrative and documentary storytelling.

“My mission is to change the Indigenous stereotypes of film and to represent us through an authentic lens. The Indigenous perspective is what’s missing in Hollywood today and needs to be brought to light. There are too many untouched original stories waiting to be filmed, and that being filmed by an Indigenous director.”

LaRonn is currently based in Portland, Oregon and hopes to continue to amplify the stories and honor the voices of Warm Springs & Indigenous people.

PRODUCER

SPOTLIGHT BRUTIS BAEZ

CONFEDERATION OF THE WARM SPRINGS, WASCO AND PAIUTE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES

Brutis Baez is a Warm Springs tribal member (Wasco/Warm Springs/Paiute) who enjoys all aspects of art and culture. Brutis has been making music since high school and has released 7 albums which are available on all online streaming platforms under “Bigg B.” While making a music video he discovered a new passion with filming. He released an autobiography titled “More Than Music” along with several music videos for his albums. Now Brutis spends most of his time working on film projects related to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, helping indigenous voices be heard.

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT GENEVA MAYALL POTAWATOMI NATION AND YONSEI

Geneva Mayall is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and Yonsei (fourth generation Japanese American). She comes from a line of storytellers and social justice advocates and hopes to follow in the footsteps of her grandmother who at the age of ninety-three still attends civil protests every Friday on the streets of Oakland. Geneva currently works with Central Oregon Community College teaching Native high school students how to prepare for life after high school and maintain cultural connection and pride. It is Geneva’s goal to combine her bloodline of social justice and passion for storytelling to help bring the community together. Wdetandan jagenagenanRespect for all our relations.

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT

ACTION STEPS

THE CHUUSH FUND

Please check out and support if possible these action steps identified by the Tribal Entities featured in the film:

Water for Warm Springs - Seeding Justice

www.seedingjustice.org/the-chuush-fund-water-for-warmsprings

STANDING ROCK

Support Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s continued efforts in the Dakota Access Pipeline Battle

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_ id=AEGZY9GD23978

THE NATAWANI COALITION

Dedicated to preserving Hopi farming traditions, strengthening the local Hopi food system

www.natwanicoalition.org

HOPI TUTSKWA PERMACULTURE

To create community-based solutions in order to pass knowledge to future generations and rebuild culturally sustainable and healthy communities www.hopitutskwa.org

THE AMBO FUND

Water for The Klamath - Seeding Justice

www.seedingjustice.org/the-ambo-fund-water-for-theklamath

WATER FUND

Native Directed Water Protection Efforts

Please consider donating to a general fund that will be distributed by our Native Production Team to various Tribal-led water protection projects and programs.

SPECIAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

World Muse acknowledges that we are settlers on the traditional homelands of the Confederation of the Warm Springs, Wasco and Paiute Native American Tribes. We are all treaty signers, and are thus responsible and accountable for the historical and present day violence that Indigenous people face. Until action is taken to identify and empower Indigenous people, until accurate history is taught, and until land-based justice is carried out, a land acknowledgement statement feels mostly empty and alienating. World Muse has committed to making annual reparations to the Warm Springs Tribal Council as a small but necessary action. We invite you to learn more about whose land we reside on and find ways to take action.

THANK YOU

2023 PARTNERS

Thank you to all of the partners who made this film and this event a reality.   We could not do this work without your support.

Sustaining Northline Wealth Management

Presenting Native Fish Society, Oregon Arts Commission, Hydroflask

Supporting Oregon Desert Land Trust, Barre3 Bend

Event Brooks Resources, Central Oregon Community College, St. Charles Foundation, Euijin Gray, The Source Weekly Community Deschutes River Alliance

Media The Source Weekly, Bend Magazine, OPB, KPOV

2023 TEAM

FILM TEAM

Producers Acosia Red Elk, Brigette McConville, Spring Alaska Schreiner, Brutis Baez

Filmmaker Jesse Locke

Executive Producers Amanda Stuermer, Kimberly Paxton

YOUTH FILM TEAM

Producer Geneva Mayall

Filmmakers Brutis Baez, LaRonn Katchia

EVENT TEAM

Event Producers Abby June Becker, Geneva Mayall

Graphic Design Euijin Gray

Social Media Manager Jasmine Wilder of Honeybeast Digital

COVER ART Jacque Fraqua Art created from a Wolfn Photographies photo

This film project is supported by funds from the Oregon Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

EUIJIN GRAY

The Moontricks

Climate Action Teach-In Climate action

is the theme of Central Oregon Community College’s 2nd annual Climate Teach-In—part of a worldwide event— featuring a lineup of climate-focused talks and breakout sessions. April 19, 1:30-5:30pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7779. ncopley@cocc.edu. Free.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Patients and caregivers are welcome to join! These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. jessica@parkinsonsresources.org. Free.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 503-4909596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo.com. Free.

Religion 101: A “Brothers K” Discussion Engage in a lively discussion on Christianity, Buddhism and baseball (a religion in “Brothers K”). LARGE questions will be considered, including: “What do we mean by the word religion?” and “Why is religion so doggone divisive?” There will be no proselytizing or criticizing of views, but gathering to learn/understand.

April 19, 6-7pm. Redmond Proficiency Academy - Glacier Building, 657 SW Glacier Ave #2710, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Vegan Potluck Starting up monthly Redmond vegan potlucks! Pull out those tasty vegan/ plant-based recipes and start planning for a fun, delicious night of sharing and community!

April 12, 6pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-1387. highdesertmusichall@gmail.com. Free.

FUNDRAISING

ALSO: Glam Jam Benefit ALSO believes everyone deserves a safe, affordable, accessible place to call home. Join ALSO for the Glam Jam, a benefit to raise funds for affordable and accessible housing for people with disabilities. The evening will be filled with music, dancing and the opportunity to learn more and make an impact. April 14, 6-10pm. Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 503-753-1239. stewardship@alsoweb.org. $50/single, $90/pair.

Assistance League of Bend’s Dream

Trip Raffle Enter to win an extraordinary escape with Assistance League of Bend’s Dream Trip Raffle. The winner can choose one trip from four selections: private countryside villa in Umbria/ Tuscany, private ocean view villa on the island of St. Martin, family fun at Disney World and custom winemaking experience in Sonoma. All proceeds will benefit children and adults facing hardship in Deschutes County. March 9-April 19. $25.

Cascades Academy Rummage

Sale Students at Cascades Academy have organized a multi-family garage sale. Many high-quality items, including outdoor gear, clothing, toys, housewares and more, are available at great prices. There will also be food available for purchase. All proceeds will be used to match a grant that will be awarded to local nonprofits. April 15, 10am-4pm and April 16, 10am-4pm. Cascades Academy, 19860 Tumalo Reservoir Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-619-9388. newman@ cascadesacademy.org. Free.

OAS Axe-Throwing Fundraiser! This Tax Day, Unofficial Logging Co. is hosting an axe throwing fundraiser! 100% of axe-throwing proceeds for the day will go to Oregon Adaptive Sports, an amazing organization working to expand the reach of outdoor recreation to all people, regardless of ability. April 18, 4-10pm.

Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St. Suite #100, Bend. Contact: 510-761-5230. john@ unofficiallogging.com. Free.

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Thrive Central Oregon Spring for Thrive Annual Fundraiser Join at the Tower Theater for the premier film festival! This event kicks off the Spring for Thrive Central Oregon fundraiser, an annual event intended to foster awareness around housing and income insecurity in our community. April 16, 3-6pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: events@thrivecentraloregon.org. $24.

EVENTS + MARKETS

2023 Spring Gardening Seminar 2023 Spring Gardening Seminar sign-up is now available! Choose from 8 classes, $5 each. Each class is recorded. Registered participants will receive a link to participate, and later a link to view the recorded class on-demand. Details on classes at https://gocomga. com/2023-spring-seminar. Saturdays, 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm. Through April 22. Contact: 541-5486088. seminar@gocomga.com. $5 per class.

The Bend Moonlight Market Presents Resellers Row Get ready to shop sustainably, eat delicious food and enjoy live music! Join at Resellers Row, brought to you by The Bend Moonlight Market. Discover unique vintage and upcycled items from local sellers, all while vibin’ to some groovy tunes. April 14, 3-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541410-5866. bendmoonlightmarket@gmail.com. Free.

FAMILY +KIDS

Kids’ Business Shopping Event Kids in the community who make and sell their own products and services. Come support these young entrepreneurs and empower them to dream big! There will be crafts, food, gifts, toys, games and more! Bring: friends and cash. Free to shop, $5 to participate. Participation Details: www.izzaroo.com/KidsBizEvent. April 14, 2:305:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

Adult Class-Petite Fours/Mini Desserts Everyone absolutely love miniature desserts! The best thing about them is that you can try a bunch of them. Adults, please join in this hands-on class where the group will make a variety of beautiful bite-sized desserts. Wine will be served. April 14, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@ gmail.com. $95.

Burger Week Get ready to explore Central Oregon, one burger at a time. Sample unique and classic burgers from your favorite local spots for only $10 (or less) throughout the week. April 6-12. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 541-383-0800. $10 or less.

Mountain View Neighborhood Night Out Come meet your neighbors! The MVNA board will answer questions and share information about the mission of our Neighborhood Association. This will be a true community gathering, all are welcome! Drink discounts for all MVNA members. April 17, 5-7pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-5255792. riversplacebend@gmail.com. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are

welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.

Breathe and Believe: Workshop for Beginner Runners New runners struggle to breathe comfortably, and to believe they can reach their goals! In this free, two-hour workshop, the group will talk about the mechanics of breathing, learn to talk back to negative internal voices and go for a successful run/walk together! Info and registration: https://tinyurl.com/mr3p4cfc. April 15, 8-10am. Bend. Contact: 503-4810595. michelle@ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching. com. Free.

Community Therapy Are you tired of being alone in your healing work? Come check out community therapy. This pilot program offers an affordable, innovative and connected way to heal. Create community, build trust and help each other heal from the past. Free first session! Second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Through May 11. TBD, Private, Bend. Contact: 206-999-0490. info@cassredstone.com. Free.

Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.

Men’s Cacao and Dance Journey Come free your expression and connect with brothers in a safe container of brothers, fathers and sons. Cacao from Mythical Chocolate and facilitation by Andrew Belinsky and Ryan Re. Only pre-requisite is a desire to be a more whole man. April 16, 3-6pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-668-7594. admin@ masculineembodiment.com. $40.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1 - $19.

Skerryvore’s contemporary Scottish music utilizes a vast array of instruments including fiddles, accordions, pipes, guitar, vocals and more. Catch them at the Tower Theatre on Mon., April 17 at 7:30pm.

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Respect for others.

Respect for others.

Some people and dogs are scared to be approached or jumped on by a dog. Also, off-leash dogs’ poo is often missed and not picked up.

Some people and dogs are scared to be approached or jumped on by a dog. Also, off-leash dogs’ poo is often missed and not picked up.

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It’s your dog and you’re liable for your dog’s behavior, even for criminal charges and civil lawsuits.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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Eat This Now!

Three must-try dishes recommended by a Bend food writer

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

The thing about being a food writer is that once people realize that’s what you do for a living, they immediately ask for recommendations on where and what to eat. I always feel self-conscious about that because what if I recommend a certain restaurant or a certain menu item and then the person goes there and eats whatever it is and is disappointed? Then that person may go around saying, “Donna doesn’t know what she’s talking/writing about” and I lose whatever bit of credibility I may have had. Or so it goes in my head.

Immersion Brewing

550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend 541-633-7821

Open Daily 11:30am imbrewing.com

Pub House Nachos

True confession time in case you’re just getting to know me. Despite my affinity for fine dining, my last meals (because I would have more than one), would revolve around things like chicken wings, nachos, mac & cheese – you get the idea. So the first recommendation I have for you is the Pub House Nachos at Immersion Brewing.

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

El Super Burrito Opens Again on Bend’s East Side

Everyone’s palate is different. I may think something is absolutely delicious and you may think it’s too spicy or boringly bland or the most disgusting thing you’ve ever put in your mouth. But here I am, going out on a limb and talking about a few of my favorite dishes at a few of my favorite haunts around town right now. If you try one of these dishes and like them, awesome. And if you try them and think they’re lacking, please forgive me for leading you in the wrong direction.

Nome Italiano

1465 SW Knoll Ave., Bend 541-241-2556

Open Daily 11:30am Thu-Mon

Open 5-9pm Tue, Wed nomeitaliano.com

Calabrese Pizza

Now, as much as I love chips and salsa and tacos and burritos, I’m not such a huge pizza fan. However, I have discovered a pizza that I definitely want to eat again and again: The Calabrese pizza at Nome on Century Drive.

El Rodeo 785 SE 3rd St., Bend 541-617-5952

Open Daily 11:00am elrodeobend.com

Pork Osso Bucco

Next stop, El Rodeo on Third Street in Bend. For all the years I’ve enjoyed eating at this festive family Mexican restaurant, I never noticed the Pork Osso Bucco on the menu. A few weeks ago, we were having a family birthday celebration at El Rodeo and we noticed it on their specials board. A couple of us ordered it and we all had bites and it was phenomenal. I’ve eaten it twice more since then.

These nachos are on Immersion’s appetizer menu and are big enough to share, but I order them as a meal. Sometimes I love a big platter of nachos with everything imaginable on top, but I like these nachos because they’re fairly simple yet full of flavor. What you get is a nice pile of house-fried tortilla chips with just the right amounts of queso, pico de gallo and habanero cream; the cream isn’t too hot but spicy enough to exude flavor. Then you get your choice of meat or black beans or both. I’ve had the Grilled Southwest Chicken and the Carnitas and I think the chicken is my favorite. It, too, has a bit of spice, but not too much. There’s just enough cheese and just enough creaminess paired with the crunch of the chips and the brightness of the pico to make every bite a standout bite.

While they have half a dozen pizzas on the menu, including a classic Margherita and a Wild Mushroom pie with porcini cream and preserved lemon, I’m recommending the Calabrese, featuring salame calabrese, sweet and hot peppers, as well as scamorza, ricotta and local honey. All of those fabulous ingredients combined make for a sweet-spicy combo that explodes in your mouth.

Salame calabrese is mildly hot and a typical salami of the Calabria region in Southern Italy. Scamorza is a Southern Italian cow’s milk cheese which is similar to mozzarella. It’s made using the pasta filata technique, a unique stretching process which gives the cheese a more fibrous structure. And while I don’t usually like ricotta cheese, this pizza has perfect dollops of creamy ricotta which, along with the honey, nicely offset the spice of the salami and peppers. Oh and the crust! Thanks to Nome’s wood-fired pizza oven, the thin crust comes out perfectly browned and chewy.

Traditional Italian osso bucco is made with veal or other beef shanks, braised in a tomato and wine sauce. El Rodeo’s version is a pork shank braised in a green or verde sauce. The pork shank is cut from the front forearm of a pig. It’s a tough cut of meat but full of flavor thanks to the bone marrow that melts into the braise when slow cooked. I’m telling you, this dish is “off the hook.” So tender, so flavorful and so huge! You can definitely share this dish or take half of it home for later. The giant, tender pork shank is served atop the green sauce alongside rice, beans and tortillas and garnished with chopped onion and cilantro. I’ve had osso bucco before but never has it tasted as good as it does with this simple green sauce. The meat literally falls off the bone and melts in your mouth.

There you have it, what I’m eating right now. I hope you enjoy these dishes as much as I do.fff

Fans of the former gas-station burrito joint on Bend’s east side can emerge triumphant: El Super Burrito III is now open once again. El Super Burrito III, formerly located on Highway 20, has a new location on Windy Knolls Drive on the east side of Bend — just southwest of the intersection of Highway 20 and 27th Street. The new location opened on April 6, according to its Facebook page.

Expect the same low-cost, high-volume burritos and breakfast burritos as the last east side location, along with dinner plates of carnitas, fajitas, enchiladas and more, as well as tacos coming with a variety of meats, shrimp or fish. Saturdays and Sundays, Menudo and Mojarras Fritas — or fried fish –are also on the menu.

While similar in name, El Super Burrito III is not under the same ownership as the other beloved burrito place in downtown Bend, Super Burrito, owned by Juan Moreno. El Super Burrito III is registered to Gamaliel Venegas-Sanchez.

Tacos or mojarras fritas, both are available at El

Burrito..

Photos courtesy El Super Burrito Tres Facebook

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 | 6:30PM - 10:00PM

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SCREEN

SC Growing Pains Return to Seoul explores the context of a life

By Jared Rasic

Sometimes it's impossible to know anyone's real motivations. No matter how well we think we know someone, people can and will always surprise us with the multitudes they contain. A single human being is capable of astonishing acts of cruelty or kindness, sometimes within the same moment. Cynics say that no one ever really changes, but I think we're always changing, experience to experience. Every person we meet, every encounter we have, every new song we hear or movie we see: all of it changes us in ways we hardly perceive until the person we were has already begun to recede.

“Return to Seoul” follows the character of Freddie (the absolutely incendiary Ji-Min Park), a woman in her mid-20s who was born in South Korea before being adopted and then raised in France. When her flight to Japan is canceled for a two-week planned vacation, Freddie decides to go to South Korea instead — a country she hasn’t set foot in since her adoption.

Once Freddie arrives and is unwillingly pulled into a culture she knows nothing about (she doesn’t speak Korean and very much considers herself to be French), we watch as she not only searches for the birth parents she doesn’t remember, but also tries to discover the person she might have been. Over the next two hours, we follow eight years of Freddie’s life and by the film’s close, I’m not sure we know her any better than we did at the beginning. And maybe that’s OK.

“Return to Seoul” is one of the first movies I’ve ever seen that’s a deeply granular character study of one woman’s melancholy and search for identity where the central character remains so enigmatic. Freddie doesn’t go to Korea to find her birth parents. In fact, she’s barely interested in exploring her Korean origins. But the new friends she makes think she should be, so then she is. Most of the choices she makes aren’t in fact even her choices, but ways for her to either please the people around her or to quiet her own restless spirit enough to have a moment of peace.

Freddie seethes at being told what to do or who she must be. When her new friends stop her from pouring her own drink (it’s insulting to your companions to do so), she barely registers what they’re saying before pouring her own soju and downing it. Watching lots of movies usually informs us how a character is going to act before they do it, but the truly remarkable writer/director Davy Chou always keeps Freddie as a character feeling as unpredictable as she must feel in her own mind.

So back to motivations: the one real motivation we can ascribe to Freddie is that she’s searching for her identity, but we don’t really know what that means in the context of her life. It doesn’t appear racial or cultural, but instead something more ephemeral that it seems she only ever finds in the unseen margins of the film. We’re not invited to watch Freddie change, but instead given access to her after she’s already trying on a new persona to see if it fits.

There’s something frustrating about the distance we’re kept at, but as the film progressed I found it to

be a brilliant choice. We end up knowing Freddie about as much as she knows herself. Davy Chou’s direction and Park’s performance are so subtle and lived in that “Return to Seoul” feels like snapshots of a life more than it does a scripted drama. That frustrating opacity is what keeps the film feeling more like an organic extension of reality than just another movie.

“Return to Seoul” isn’t necessarily satisfying in a typically cinematic way. Nothing is wrapped up in a bow and we’re left without knowing whether Freddie has finally leveled up to her best self. She’s not someone we know well enough to make that judgement. She’s not a friend, but an acquaintance. And, again, that’s OK. Some people are impossible to know.

“Return to Seoul” Dir. Davy Chou Grade: ANow Playing at Tin Pan Theater

Ji-Min Park will steal your heart in “Return to Seoul.”

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Volunteering as Climate Action

Help reverse the overwhelming impacts of climate change by participating in local restoration projects

By Gena Goodman-Campbell, Oregon Natural Desert Association

Many people see the desert as a dry and barren landscape, but Oregon’s high desert is defined by water. Wetlands and riparian areas, essential habitat that occurs along the edges of rivers and streams, make up only 2% of the high desert, yet nearly all of the wildlife in the region depends on these oases to survive.

However, due to over a century of human uses such as inappropriate livestock grazing, trapping and development, most riparian areas in Oregon’s high desert are degraded and unhealthy, lacking key elements such as vegetation and beaver that sustain natural cycles and support cool, clean, abundant water.

Climate change is further disrupting the balance of life in the desert for human and wildlife communities alike. With prolonged drought and large-scale fires becoming more frequent and intense, the conditions found across Oregon’s high desert have become increasingly dire.

When watching the impacts of climate change unfold on an already unhealthy landscape, it can be easy to slip into a state of despair and hopelessness. You might wonder, what can an individual do to help reverse the overwhelming impacts of climate change on our natural world?

Participating in local watershed restoration projects is one powerful way for people to take clear, meaningful steps to lessen the impacts of climate change, while reducing the climate anxiety that many are feeling.

Oregon Natural Desert Association seeks to preserve the enduring waters that support thriving populations of fish, wildlife and people – and community volunteers hold the key to our success. Each year hundreds of ONDA volunteers experience the joy and satisfaction of taking an active role in reducing the impacts of climate change in Oregon’s high desert.

ONDA’s watershed restoration approach is guided by the best available science. Countless studies have shown that the actions ONDA employs, such as planting trees

along stream banks and building instream structures that mimic beaver dams, reduce the impacts of climate change by decreasing water temperatures, increasing stream flows, and enabling beavers to resume their role in maintaining healthy riparian ecosystems. Research has shown that beaver-managed wetlands provide a climate refuge for fish and wildlife and store up to 35 times more carbon dioxide than unhealthy streams. By restoring desert waters, vol unteers reduce both the impacts of climate change and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

When contemplating how can we be a positive force for restoration and chart the best course to reverse ill-advised human actions of the past, ONDA also relies on knowledge imparted by Oregon’s Native American tribes.

Indigenous people have existed in reciprocal relationship with the natural world since time immemorial. Many Native American tribes are leading efforts to restore habitat, combat climate change and educate people about ways we can have a healthier relationship with our surroundings. ONDA contributes to these efforts by coordinating our volunteer workforce to support restoration of tribal-owned lands in Oregon’s high desert. ONDA has partnered with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs on restoration projects on their Pine Creek Conservation Area in the John Day River Basin for two decades. ONDA volunteers have planted tens of thousands of trees and completed other critical actions that are transforming the watershed back into a thriving ecosystem.

Longtime ONDA volunteer Julie Weikel said, “I love

volunteering with ONDA on projects that collaborate with eastern Oregon tribes. The support and respect exhibited by this kind of work is a ‘two for one.’ We get the wonderful satisfaction of working outdoors, and we are supporting the Native American land ethic. I feel honored to participate in tribal-directed projects supported by ONDA’s ‘get it done’ workforce.”

Working alongside other people to care for the desert provides a sense of agency and hope for the future. Should you find yourself slipping into climate despair, consider getting involved in ONDA’s restoration projects. Your efforts will create thriving wetlands and riparian areas that restore the balance of life in Oregon’s high desert. And, you’ll experience firsthand how humans can be a positive part of the living, breathing natural world.

Opportunities to participate in ONDA’s spring restoration trips are open now, and registration for fall trips and projects will open on June 1. To learn more and sign up, visit onda.org/trips.

—Gena Goodman-Campbell is the Stewardship Director at Oregon Natural Desert Association), a nonprofit organization that protects and restores Oregon’s high desert public lands and waters. Gena engages ONDA’s community in hands-on restoration projects that improve desert habitat in key watersheds and migration corridors.

ONDA volunteers show the immediate impact of their work constructing beaver dam analogues on Pine Creek in central Oregon’s John Day River Basin.

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By Allie Noland

Find Your Newest Piece of Gear at the Bend Bike Swap

Bend Endurance Academy organizes outdoor swap event at Thump Coffee Roasters in NWX

With skiing season fading away and warm weather arriving, it’s about time for Central Oregonians to put their helmets on and hit the trails. The Bend Bike Swap on April 22 is happening at an ideal time for new and experienced riders to find a new bike or new gear for the riding season.

The Bend Endurance Academy — a local nonprofit focused on teaching kids the joy of endurance sports— will host the 10th annual swap in the parking lot at Thump Coffee Roasters in Northwest Crossing. Last year, the Bend Bike Swap raised $15,000 for nonprofits in Central Oregon, according to Ann Leitheiser, development director of BEA. This year, the net profit will be directed toward BEA’s Facilities Campaign, helping to build out a new climbing center.

The swap is simple. People can register their bike gear for consignment online at bikeswapbend.com. The commission rate is 22%, and online registration closes Monday, April 17 at 6pm. The day before the event, Friday, April 21, items must be checked in between 10:30am-4pm at the swap site. In-person registration is available but is limited to no more than seven items. Items not sold will be available for pickup between 10am-Noon on Sun., April 23.

The swap itself starts at 10am sharp, usually with a huge line of enthusiastic riders.

“It's hectic for the first few hours, and then we just kind of go down to a nice steady stream of shoppers,” Leitheiser said. “And I'd say people have a great chance of finding a great treasure.”

Leitheiser said the swap is expected to have around 450 bikes in a variety of sizes, conditions and prices.

“We also have hundreds and hundreds of cycling accessories—including clothing, brakes, pedals, stems, shocks, you name it, anything cycling,” Leitheiser told the Source. “People bring it, and they consign their items. We probably have 1,000 items total [including bikes] at the bike swap each year.”

Cycling culture in the area just keeps growing. With trails sprinkled throughout Central Oregon, it makes it hard to live here and not take up the adventurous sport. Biking newbies don’t need to spend hours on YouTube the night before, because experienced volunteers are there to teach, answer questions and help people find the perfect bike setup.

If people have questions between now and the event or are interested in volunteering, contact Leitheiser at ann@bendenduranceacademy.com.

The Bend Bike Swap’s profits support local nonprofits in Central Oregon. This year, the net profit will benefit the Bend Endurance Academy’s Facilities Campaign.

Photos courtesy of Pexels

GetandHigh Get Out There! GetandHigh Get Out There!

Roundup of 4/20 events and things to do when you’re high

By Allie Noland

So, you’re high on 4/20, what now? Here are a few events to hit with your buddies.

THE ORIGINAL WAILERS & DJ COLONEL

A GROOVY NIGHT

STREET DOG HERO DAY AT THE HERB CENTER

MEET ADOPTABLE DOGS AT A WEED SHOP

The Herb Center and Street Dog Hero are teaming up to find homes for adoptable dogs on this holiday. Attendees can meet the pups, peruse The Herb Center and enter to win some raffle prizes from the businesses. Noon-3pm. The Herb Center, 2205 NE Division St., Bend. Free.

HOMEGROWN MUSIC FESTIVAL

LOCAL MUSICIANS AND CANNABIS INDUSTRY COME TOGETHER

EXTREME DWARFANATORS WRESTLING 4/20

“YOUR EYES WON’T BELIEVE YOUR BRAIN”

Get groovy with The Original Wailers for a 4/20 event that will put peace and love into the air. Al Anderson, first American guitarist for Bob Marley, and his band will play Rastafarian music to fuel the message of “One Love.” What’s better than listening to Bob Marley vibes on 4/20? Yeah, nothing. So, if you’re a reggae fan, don’t miss this. Before the show, at their Bend locations, Tokyo Starfish will have loads of 4/20 deals—30% off all Tokyo flower and pocket rockets, 20% off all products, two joints for $2 and raffle prizes. The grand prize is two nights at the Tokyo Bud N Breakfast. 8pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $30.

KYLE J. GLENN

RELAX AND VIBE OUT WITH A SINGER-SONGWRITER

This captivating artist takes listeners on a sonic journey with bittersweet chords and storytelling lyrics. Kyle J. Glenn is based out of Hood River and sings inner monologues with raw emotion. 4:305:30pm. Austin Mercantile, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 190, Bend. Free.

The highly anticipated music festival brings Central Oregon’s favorite musicians together for a two-day event. Oregon Fryer, The Rumpeppers, Rubbah Tree, The Hasbens, Call Down Thunder and Billy & The Box Kid will headline this festival, along with other bands and soloists from the area. Comedians—Christine Keefer, Steve Harbor, Liam Gibler and Alex Cruikshank—will take the solo stage for spotlight sets. Not only does this festival highlight the live music culture, it also celebrates the local cannabis culture in Bend. Vendors will be set up on site. This is a free event, but tickets can be purchased for the 21+ experience and VIP artist access. Noon-10pm. Continues on Fri., April 21. Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. Free-$50.

Silver Moon brings a high-energy live show to Bend on this cannabis holiday. The Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling show is known for crazy costumes, high-flying aerials, death-defying maneuvers, comedic dialogue and non-stop entertainment. Celebrate 4/20 with a show that will make your jaw drop. Experience something you’ve never seen before with this show! 7-8pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25-45.

Check out one of these 4/20 events!

From a high energy wrestling show to a chill singer-songwriter gig, there is something for everyone out there. And if you’d rather celebrate from home, that’s fine, too. Hit up one of the local cannabis shops to support the community and take advantage of those stellar deals. Take your goods home and vibe out to a new movie, create some art, hang out with friends, munch on some snacks and celebrate.

Courtesy The Hasbens Instagram

Courtesy Extreme Dwarfanators Press

Courtesy The Original Wailers Press

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Cannabust

A professional in the cannabis industry shares his perspective on the downturn in prices

By Jack Harvel

When Oregon legalized cannabis in 2014 it set off a gold rush among farmers, processors and retailers looking to capitalize on what’s now the sixth-biggest cash crop in the country. But like all commodities they go through boom and bust periods, when supply and demand play a dangerous game of tug of war that decrease a product’s value below the cost of running a sustainable business. We reached out to Peter Butsch, owner of Massive Seeds, a cannabis seed company, and Roganja, a cannabis farm, about the current state of the industry.

We’ve lightly edited the text for length and clarity.

Source Weekly: What are the big changes in the industry you've seen since from legalization to now?

Peter Butsch: As an emerging market in 2016, wholesale pound prices for outdoor cannabis were anywhere from $1,600 to $2,000 a pound wholesale. Now with the current market saturation that we're seeing, oversaturation, the same pounds are now selling for $400 to $700 a pound. There's some rebound happening now, but there's just been oversaturation and the market has really crashed. It's been really tough on most farmers. You've seen it in a lot of the other categories in the cannabis business as well. It's been rough this last year and a half especially.

SW: Does that have more of an impact on the agricultural side, or did it really hit retail the same way?

Dank Au Poivre

PB: Talking to some of my retail friends, they're also struggling and there's just a lot of saturation within that market as well. There's just a lot of competition and a lot of shops right next door to each other. So yeah, it's across the board. We've also had like some of our subcontractors that used to roll all of our joints, for example, they went out of business recently.

SW: How did the pandemic impact business? I know for like alcohol, it was good for them because more people are drinking. Was there a similar dynamic for cannabis?

PB: Definitely, there was a huge spike in sales and demand. A lot of people want ed to smoke a lot more weed and that time, and I think it was healthy for people and demand went up and prices also went up. Once the pandemic started subsiding, things really changed, along with just a huge glut of product and material, like flower being grown due to

that demand, and then the crash followed that.

SW: Is the Marijuana business sustainable at these prices that we have right now? Can people make it work or does the market need to self-correct?

PB: It definitely needs to correct — the prices are unsustainable to keep most businesses afloat. It's almost at cost of goods sold right now; the margins are really low. But I feel like there is some correction occurring right now, there's a lot of farmers dropping out and/or cutting production. Farmers are just treading water, trying to make it through until prices rebound.

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Weed brownies, cookies and gummies are great, but what about something

By Jack Harvel

The secret to a lot of gourmet French cuisine is using enough butter to starve a calf. Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who cut his teeth in French restaurants, once said if you eat at any good restaurant, “assume you’ve eaten a stick of butter.” Butter is also the base of edibles; just infuse some form of cannabis to it and it’s ready to mix into your favorite treat. Brown ies, cookies, chocolates and gummies are the staple Scooby snacks you find at dispensaries or made at home by hobbyist cannabis chefs, but I wanted something different — something that honestly has no business getting you high.

Step One

whole process you went through on your stovetop in college. I went to the dispensary and bought a syringe of full extract cannabis oil, and simply added a dose to melted butter called for in the recipe before putting it back in the fridge to harden. The recipe I’m using called for 2 tablespoons of butter as the base of the au poivre sauce, but I made 4 so I had a little extra to fry my steaks in.

The Steaks

My editor and coworkers can confirm I’ve been pitching the same “gourmet edible” story whenever asked for ideas in our weed-related issues. Now, with two years under my belt as a Source Weekly reporter (very serious news guy), I’ve been given the green light and a little company cash to make this very dumb dream a very dumb reality. Here’s how I did it.

Cannabutter

It all starts with the butter, and with legal weed it’s much easier than that

Steak Au Poivre is surpris ingly easy to make despite its popularity in fancy restaurants. It’s just a pepper-encrusted steak and a cream sauce. If you’re not familiar with best practices of pan-frying a steak here’s a quick rundown of the rules: Let steaks sit at room temperature for a while before frying, pat them dry and season with salt well before other spices are added. For this recipe, which literally means pepper steak, the only other seasoning is course black pepper — and

I mean really course, bash whole peppercorns for the best results.. Liberally add pepper on both sides and your steak is ready to go.

Next, put some oil on your skillet and bring it up to about 450 degrees. Before putting my steaks in, I added one tablespoon of my cannabutter to hopefully get me 1 tablespoon higher. Once it’s down don’t touch it, let it sear for four minutes on each side. Once cooked, put the steaks in tin foil so they can continue cooking as you prepare the sauce.

Step Two

a little more refined?

Finally, add in three-quarters of a cup of heavy crème and a teaspoon of Dijon mustard. Stir thoroughly and wait for it to reduce to your desired thickness. Top your steak with it, and congratulations! You’ve made dank steak.

Step Three

The Gourmet Edible Experience

I’ll be honest, I’m not an edible guy. They take an hour to kick in, give me a weird anxious high and often just put me to sleep — I have not and will never figure out an appropriate “dosage.”

Au Poivre Sauce

Now that your steak is at a nice medium rare, turn down the heat on your burner and add in 2 tablespoons of your cannabutter, along with 1/3 cup of finely diced shallots. It’ll take about three minutes for the shallots to brown and absorb a lot of that butter. Once that’s done pour in a half cup of cognac and again wait for it to mostly evaporate and absorb into the shallots, again about three minutes.

They also typically make delicious things taste worse, but since I’m such an incredible chef, or, because I used a flavorless oil, I avoided the earthy aftertaste some edibles have. I wish I had more to report about the type of high I got, but I went from “I think I’m starting to feel it” to passed out on the couch in a matter of minutes. It was so strong I had a lingering high all the way until noon the next day.

So what have we learned? We learned that cannabis butter can make me dumber for approximately 14 hours, that you can get high from all sorts of food and that I still don’t really like edibles very much. Maybe I’ll come around with a fancier dish.

Photos by Jack Harvel

Courtesy ofMassiveSeeds _ Roganja

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CRAFT Oregon Beer Awards Feel Like Central Oregon Beer Awards

Bend area breweries nab nearly a quarter of all medals

By Brian Yaeger

The Oregon Beer Awards, first of all, are a real thing. In the beer world, earning a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival is the equivalent of earning an Oscar, but medaling at the OBAs is a bit like winning an Independent Spirit Award: not the same level of prestige, a meaningful recognition of talent and craftsmanship nonetheless. And last week, when the OBAs were handed out, 21 of the 90 total awards were handed to Bend and Sunriver breweries. The six local breweries responsible for those wins are 10 Barrel Brewing (7 medals), Deschutes Brewery (4), Sunriver Brewing (4), Worthy Brewing (1), Van Henion Brewing Company (1), Boneyard Beer (1), McMenamins Old St. Francis School (1), Bend Brewing Co. (1), and Monkless Belgian Ales (1).

The primary advantage brewers have in submitting beers to the OBAs is that their beers travel far shorter distance than when shipped to the GABF, held in Denver. Time and temperature can have deleterious effects on beer, so submissions are blind judged (by a large and encyclopedic panel of industry experts) sooner and with less exposure to warmer temps, meaning a truer representation of the brewer’s expression of hops, malts and yeasts. Another advantage, if vaguely perceptible or applicable, is that all those expert judges share an Oregon palate versus beer judges from every region of the country, in case there’s any such thing as “local flavor” anymore.

The biggest winner was 10 Barrel, which took home a staggering seven medals (as did Portland’s Breakside). Four of those topped the podium, accounting for half of Central Oregon’s eight gold medals. The haul also earned it Large Brewery of the Year. Grains of Wrath, which operates breweries on both sides of the Columbia River, was named Medium Brewer of the Year while Philomath-based, gluten-free brewery Bierly was dubbed Small BOTY. 10 Barrel’s spoils included taking two of the three medals in both the Experimental and Historical Beers category and American Sour Beers (where bronze went to Gindulgence, which also earned gold at the 2022 GABF and, infinitely more vitally, was named one of The Source’s Central Oregon’s 10 Best Beers of 2022).

Half of Sunriver Brewing’s four medals earned gold, including Bondi Beach Party and High Desert Diesel. Whereas Bondi IPA medaled in the Sessionable Hoppy Beers (despite being 6.2% ABV, which exceeds most people’s standards

for a “session-strength beer”), Diesel is an 8.2% Double IPA (which almost seems quaint when many of today’s DIPAs approach or exceed double digits) that proved peak Imperial IPA.

Deschutes pulled off a fun trick. King Crispy Pilsner earned two silver medals, one in the Pilsner category and the other in the Other Fresh Hop Beers category (compared to the more envisaged Fresh Hop IPA and Fresh Hop Hazy IPA categories). Deschutes’ sole gold medal went to Hachimitsu Mai Lager in Flavored Beers.

What fits under “flavored beers”? Whereas the GABF competition has a tedious 100 such styles that are judged—and brewers cough up a lot per submission—the OBAs mercifully abridge it to 30. As such, many categories aren’t true beer styles and, worse, many authentic beer styles get smushed into one round. Even though no one would taste a clovey Belgian tripel and a bready German hefeweizen, and a funky ale fermented with wild Brettanomyces, and possibly confuse them, they were all shoehorned into the Belgian Beers, German Wheat Beers and Brett Beers category. Worthy won the aggregate with Farm Out, a spicy yet floral French-style saison.

Meanwhile, Bend’s Belgian-inspired brewery, Monkless, earned gold in the category that Bend breweries swept: Barrel-Aged Beers. Monkless La Trinidad starts out as its tripel, The Trinity, then ages for five months in tequila barrels, hence its translation to La Trinidad. Boneyard came in second with Wooden Femur and 10 Barrel’s Peach Deface placed third.

Although Bend got gurnisht — or, zero — in coveted IPAs (that gold went to Grains of Wrath), Bend Brewing bested all others in, well, equally coveted Hazy or Juicy IPAs with Day Use, while Sunriver’s aforementioned High Desert Diesel topped also-equally coveted Imperial IPAs (followed immediately by Old St. Francis’s Down on the Street, so a hat tip to brewer Vance Wirtz). Making our mark in the most popular categories may, just may, make up for getting blanked in 13 other categories, although, how does Porter Brewing, one of Oregon’s only two British-style Real Ale breweries, make an appearance in Classic UK Styles? And how does pFriem, arguably one of the greatest breweries on Earth, be named Central Brewery of the Year when it’s literally on the border of Washington, instead of any of the above-named winning breweries from Central Oregon?

Crossword “MARIO CHART”

THE REC ROOM

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ACROSS

1. Similar to

5. It's a lie

8. Badder than bad

13. Warren in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

14. "Pay close attention to"

15. River through Basel

16. Source of temporary invincibility?

18. Make some adjustments to

19. Twerking part

20. Whence Goya's Duchess

21. Park rangers?

22. Journey made after taking something that'll double your size?

25. Almost imperceptible

26. Shake, as a tail

27. "Gimme a G-D break!"

30. "It's Diner Time" advertiser

33. Certain action after punching a "?" block?

35. Comic interviewer who says, "big up yourself."

36. Passing fancy

37. Woman's name that means "strong"

38. Gateway to a waterworld, perhaps?

41. Big name in vaccines

43. Steel wool pad

44. Kimono accessory

45. Call to action?

46. Folks who love getting the ability to shoot fireballs?

51. Stuffed Mexican dish

54. Runner-turned-representative Jim

55. Cute dog nickname

56. Spanish rave island

57. Motivation to find a way to skip a few worlds?

59. Entrepreneur Thiel

60. Lenovo rival

61. Lenovo rival

62. They get pushed around at the gym

63. Ball girl

64. Had a sense

DOWN

1. Type of tea

2. ___ chicken (Japanese delicacy)

3. "The bidding's all yours"

4. "It's Been a Minute" channel

5. Branding specialist?

6. Best-of-the-best

7. Barrels ___ day (energy metric)

8. Call before the court

9. Puppy

10. Piccolo's cousin

11. Tight-knit group

12. "We're game!"

14. "Things could be worse"

17. Event to wear a lampshade, maybe

21. Faux's opposite

23. Door part

24. Having no depth

27. No. on a mouthwash bottle

28. Not good, but not bad either

29. Trade some punches

30. Fist bumps

31. "Conversations in Sicily" author Vittorini

32. Shots in a bottle

33. Is able to

34. Snack chip

36. "Just sayin'," initially

39. Zimbabwean currencies

40. Philharmonic reed

41. Some ads

42. Evil spirit

45. Spicy barbecue application

46. A bit startled

47. Wipe clean

48. Numbers on a tag

49. Balancing tool

50. Give off

51. They might go into a jar jokingly labeled "college fund"

52. First person killed in the Bible

53. Biting bug

57. Large chunk

58. Its symbol features an eagle and a crown: Abbr.

Pearl’s Puzzle

Puzzle for the week of April 10, 2023

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The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners Unless there are ______ people.” - Orson Welles

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners _______. Unless there are ______ people.”

Answer for the week of April 3, 2023

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will “My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners . people.”

- Orson Welles

Answer for the week of April 3, 2023

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”

“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”

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Puzzle for the week of April 10, 2023

ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny

I hope that in the coming weeks, you will keep your mind bubbling with zesty mysteries. I hope you'll exult in the thrill of riddles that are beyond your current power to solve. If you cultivate an appreciation of uncanny uncertainties, life will soon begin bringing you uncanny certainties. Do you understand the connection between open-hearted curiosity and fertile rewards? Don’t merely tolerate the enig -

An old sadness is ripening into practical wisdom. A confusing loss is about to yield a clear revelation you can use to improve your life. In mysterious ways, a broken heart you suffered in the past may become a wild card that inspires you to deepen and expand your love. Wow and hallelujah, Taurus! I’m amazed at the turnarounds that are in the works for you. Sometime in the coming weeks, what wounded you once upon a time will lead to a vibrant healing.

What is the true and proper symbol for your sign, Gemini? Twins standing shoulder to shoulder as they gaze out on the world with curiosity? Or two lovers embracing each other with mischievous adoration in their eyes? Both scenarios can accurately represent personality in pursuit of a goal that interests them all. And you will also place yourself in harmonious alignment with cosmic rhythms as you harness your passionate urge to merge in a good cause.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Some scientists speculate that more people suffer from allergies than ever before because civilization has over-sanitized the world. The fetish for scouring away germs and dirt means that our immune systems don't get enough practice in fending off interlopers. In a sense, they are "bored" because they have too little to do. That's why they fight stuff that's not a threat, like tree pollens and animal dander. Hence, we develop allergies to harmless substances. I hope you will apply this lesson as a metaphor in the coming weeks, fellow Cancerian. Be sure the psychological component of your immune system isn't warding off the wrong people and things. It's healthy for you to be protective, but not hyper-over-protective in ways that shut out useful influences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): One night in 1989, Leo evolutionary biologist Margie Profet went to sleep and had a dream that revealed to her new information about the nature of menstruation. The dream scene was a cartoon of a woman's reproductive system. It showed little triangles being carried away by the shed menstrual blood. Eureka! As Profet lay in bed in the dark, she intuited a theory that no scientist had ever guessed: that the sloughed-off uterine lining had the key function of eliminating pathogens, represented by the triangles. In subsequent years, she did research to test her idea, supported by studies with electron microscopes. Now her theory is regarded as fact. I predict that many of you Leos will soon receive comparable benefits. Practical guidance will be available in your dreams and twilight awareness and altered states. Pay close attention!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You don't know what is invisible to you. The truths that are out of your reach may as well be hiding. The secret agendas you are not aware of are indeed secret. That's the not-so-good news, Virgo. The excellent news is that you now have the power to uncover the rest of the story, at least some of it. You will be able to penetrate below the surface and find buried riches. You will dig up missing information whose absence has prevented you from understanding what has been transpiring. There may be a surprise or two ahead, but they will ultimately be agents of healing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Visionary philosopher Buckminster Fuller referred to pollution as a potential resource we have not yet figured out how to harvest. A company called Algae Systems does exactly that. It uses wastewater to grow algae that scrub carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and yield carbon-negative biofuels. Can we invoke this approach as a metaphor that's useful to you?

Let's dream up examples. Suppose you're a creative artist. You could be inspired by your difficult emotions to compose a great song, story, painting, or dance. Or if you're a lover who is in pain, you could harness your suffering to free yourself of a bad old habit or ensure that an unpleasant history doesn't repeat itself. Your homework, Libra, is to figure out how to take advantage of a “pollutant” or two in your world.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Soon you will graduate from your bumpy lessons and enter a smoother, silkier phase. You will find refuge from the naysayers as you create a liberated new power spot for yourself. In anticipation of this welcome transition, I offer this motivational exhortation from poet Gwendolyn Brooks: "Say to them, say to the down-keepers, the sun-slappers, the self-soilers, the harmony-hushers, 'Even if you are not ready for day, it cannot always be night.'" I believe you are finished with your worthwhile but ponderous struggles, Scorpio. Get ready for an excursion toward luminous grace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I periodically seek the counsel of a Sagittarian psychic. She's half-feral and sometimes speaks in riddles. She tells me she occasionally converses by phone with a person she calls "the exPrime Minister of Narnia." I confided in her that lately it has been a challenge for me to keep up with you Sagittarians because you have been expanding beyond the reach of my concepts. She gave me a pronouncement that felt vaguely helpful, though it was also a bit over my head: "The Archer may be quite luxuriously curious and furiously hilarious; studiously lascivious and victoriously delirious; salubriously industrious but never lugubriously laborious." Here’s how I interpret that: Right now, pretty much anything is possible if you embrace unpredictability.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "I’m not insane," says Capricorn actor Jared Leto. "I’m voluntarily indifferent to conventional rationality." That attitude might serve you well in the coming weeks. You could wield it to break open opportunities that were previously closed due to excess caution. I suspect you’re beginning a fun phase of self-discovery when you will learn a lot about yourself. As you do, I hope you will experiment with being at least somewhat indifferent to conventional rationality. Be willing to be surprised. Be receptive to changing your mind about yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): People of all genders feel urges to embellish their native beauty with cosmetic enhancements. I myself haven't done so, but I cheer on those who use their flesh for artistic experiments. At the same time, I am also a big fan of us loving ourselves exactly as we are. And I'm hoping that in the coming weeks, you will emphasize the latter over the former. I urge you to indulge in an intense period of maximum self-appreciation. Tell yourself daily how gorgeous and brilliant you are. Tell others, too! Cultivate a glowing pride in the gifts you offer the world. If anyone complains, tell them you’re doing the homework your astrologer gave you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I encourage you to amplify the message you have been trying to deliver. If there has been any shyness or timidity in your demeanor, purge it. If you have been less than forthright in speaking the whole truth and nothing but the truth, boost your clarity and frankness. Is there anything you could do to help your audience be more receptive? Any tenderness you could express to stimulate their willingness and ability to see you truly?

Homework: What’s your favorite lie or deception? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY Freaked

Out

Dear Dr. Jane,

By Dr. Jane Guyn BEND

I’m in my second marriage and our relationship is amazing. Our sex life is very healthy. Here’s the problem: in my previous marriage, we had a dead bedroom. We had sex only once or twice a year for many years. It was incred ibly difficult for me because I’m someone who feels most intimate when I’m having sex. I know that my current wife loves me and enjoys sex, but I get really freaked out when we’re having a dry spell.

What do you suggest for people like me who are experiencing triggering moments because of a dead-bedroom relationship from the past?

— Freaked out

It makes perfect sense that you’re feeling this way. And, you’re not alone in this. A past dead bedroom relationship is triggering for many people.

In the beginning of a relationship, New Relationship Energy (NRE) can be very powerful. It gives you hope that this relationship is DIFFERENT and that it will never be like your last relationship. You’re safe from a dead bedroom FOREVER! What a relief!

But, as time passes, you realize that your expectations about sex are unrealis tic. Things are cooling off somewhat because of everything that’s going on. Maybe the kids need to find their cleats for soccer. There’s a never-ending pile of laundry calling. The cat just threw up. Sex is still great, but it happens less and less often.

No matter how much passion you felt during the early stages, your relationship has shifted into more of a dayto-day flow. Even though you know this, when your partner says “no” to physical intimacy, the part of your brain called the amygdala goes into overdrive. The amygdala is one of the main parts of your brain that’s responsible for your emotional reactions to things.

You experience this as “triggering.”

Triggering includes the signs and symptoms of amygdala overdrive such as a racing heartbeat, sweaty palms and the inability to think clearly. Other things that might happen to you are feeling checked out, or in severe cases, dissociating — feeling like you’ve left your body.

This makes sense. You’re panicking! You’re afraid it's happening again. Part of you thinks that you literally won’t survive. You have no idea how to handle it.

My advice: Try not to overreact. You’re feeling triggered which means you have a grasping energy that can be off-putting to your partner. Here’s what to do instead, in three simple steps:

1. Tell your partner how much your sex life means to you. Explain that the primary way you feel connect ed and intimate is when you’re hav ing sex. Let her know that you adore your physical connection. Tell her how sexy she is to you and how much you appreciate her warmth, affection and openness in your mar riage.

2. Talk with her about your sex life. Easy, authentic communication is the number one way to ensure your sex life continues to be healthy and satisfying. Make improving your sex life one of your relationship prior ities. By focusing on making your sex life better and bet ter, you’re guarantee ing that you won’t have a dead bedroom in this marriage. This is a fun proj ect. It’s also a reminder that just like other things in life, great sex doesn’t just magically happen. You need to work on it just like you work on anything that matters to you.

3. Don’t put too much pressure on her to have sex. She loves being with you, but she’s also got a life going on. Let her know that you understand that sometimes things get in the way of having sex. This doesn’t mean she lost interest. She’s not going to be in the mood all the time (and probably neither will you!) Give her space. Partner up with her on the mental load around the house. Split up the chores equitably so that you both have the mental and physical energy to be present sexually.

Doing these three things will get your relationship grounded. And, if you need help after you do these three things, don't wait too long. Reach out to a sex-positive professional for support and guidance on next steps. You got this, Dr. Jane

I know that my current wife loves me and enjoys sex, but I get really freaked out when we’re having a dry spell

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informed decisions

Whether you’ve retired or about to enjoy retirement, it’s an exciting time! If you’re thinking about downsizing or upsizing, making an informed choice for your next residence can create a more carefree lifestyle and longer independence. It doesn’t have to fit a mold of what life should look like in your later years. You may be retired from work, but you’re not retired from life.

One of the most important parts of retirement is deciding where to live. Some 85,000 seniors have made Central Oregon their home for many reasons; proximity to nature, access to health care, more than two dozen golf courses, fishing, skiing, hiking, all coupled with a strong sense of community nestled in the great outdoors.

Smart Sizing is taking into consideration how you want to live and what is important to you. By really thinking about your options and priorities, you can buy a home that evolves with your changing needs over time.

Think about your evolving lifestyle

Are you looking for a smaller space with less upkeep or do you want more room to allow space for family members or friends? Would you like to live in a different location, maybe one with moderate weather and more walkability or closer to medical facilities and entertainment? Are you tired of going upstairs and dream of single level living? Being proactive now can help you to maintain and increase your quality of life in the future.

Review your budget and financial investments

Downsizing can have many financial

advantages. A smaller house can mean less upkeep, lower utility bills and monthly expenses. Before making a decision, it’s important to consider all angles. Will you be purchasing your new home with cash, a mortgage or if you’re over 62 will you taking advantage of the special lending programs available to you? You have a lot of options and we are here to help.

Downsizing may sound like a good financial move, but it’s not always the case. Your current home may not be worth what you think it is. Or perhaps you haven’t purchased in many years and may be underestimating the cost of a new home. Additionally, there may be tax implications that are important to understand and address if your current home has gained substantial value over your time there.

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Housing trends come and go. That’s why Smart Sizing is a great way to approach this next phase of life. It’s all about you, your needs and the future you envision for yourself.