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Summer is winding to a close, but don’t worry, Central Oregon, we still have plenty of fun times for you to find inside these pages! Chris Young shares the creation story for the upcoming Hoodoo festival, Bigstock, in this week’s Sound. In Culture, we celebrate our own contributor Ellen Waterston’s designation as poet laureate of Oregon – and we print her latest screed on ageism and ageing to boot, in this week’s Column. Jennifer Baires looks at the increasing complexity of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in News, and Julianna LaFollette explores the changing landscape of governmental groups tackling homelessness in the area in Feature. That’s just a taste of what’s inside; as always, thanks for reading!
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OPINION
Thought Tree Codes are Tough? Wait Till Home Hardening Codes Happen.
Take a quick glance at Bend’s new tree code and you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s a bit confusing. You can cut this number of trees at this diameter – or cut a certain percentage at a certain breast height… or just pay to cut down what you want. The ifs, ands or buts that relate to the program do take a little time to wrap your head around.
We’ll throw developers a bone on that one.
What seems unreasonable, however, is to go as far as Pahlisch Homes is currently going to oppose a new tree code that went into effect this month. The local developer has lawyered up in hopes of seeing something change around a thing that only went into effect four days before we are writing this.
In Pahlisch’s complaint to the City of Bend, the developer claims that the tree code process went too quickly – that somehow the two years that transpired between the start and end of the process wasn’t enough. They also gripe that too few people from the building industry were brought onto the committee that decided the rules around the new code.
In total, of the 14 people the Bend City Council appointed in 2023, six work in the building industry – and one of them was there on behalf of Pahlisch Homes.
With someone from that developer on the committee, certainly in the months and years between then and now, the issue could have worked its way up the chain? It’s all so puzzling, and based on the makeup of the committee, it hardly feels like developers – especially Pahlisch – were left out of the process.
If anything, we’d argue that the building industry is a bit too cozy with the Bend City Council. A person who works for one of the area’s largest developers was appointed by the Council to join them in 2023 and still sits on that governing body today.
That same Council also found itself effectively held hostage by another developer that started a project near the Box Factory, then argued it was already too far down the road in the project to be denied a highly unpopular tax break. The fact that the Council paused its Multiple
Unit Property Tax Exemption program just after that approval could stand as evidence that the program wasn’t in the best service of Bend residents.
Perhaps we shouldn’t fault a developer for doing what they do: aim to save every penny and use up every scrap of possible land they can for building more housing. In theory, that’s how we get out of the humanitarian crisis we find ourselves in, with people still occupying unsafe housing and living in the forest and on the streets. That’s a tidy argument, if you don’t take the environmental costs of projects into account. Trees and shade help keep our cities from becoming heat islands and driving up costs around heating and cooling, among other things. In aiming to tackle this thorny issue, the members of the tree code committee looked at the myriad concerns and sought to balance the needs of the plurality.
Given the timing and the length of time the committee deliberated, we’re puzzled by this developer doing this thing at this time.
But heck, if they’re worried about how many trees they can or can’t cut down in a certain part of a development in Bend, we’ll offer one piece of friendly advice: With a new fire risk map released by the state, it’s time to consider the responses, and the realities, of the home-hardening codes that will hit developers next.
Those codes, planned to go into effect in certain areas once risk maps are established, will require developers to use fire-resistant siding, resilient roofing and other materials thought to help keep homes from burning during a wildfire. As Bend continues to push housing farther into the forest, there will be more homes likely to fall under those pending hardening codes. It’s not a cheap addition to building requirements, either. Home hardening is estimated to cost about 2 to 11% more than standard construction, according to Oregon’s Building Codes Division. When and where that happens, it might just make simple tree codes look like a day in the shade.
Letters
PARIS OLYMPICS
A big shoutout and thank you to France for the spectacular job with the 2024 Olympics. Not only were the venues thoughtfully constructed and the athletic competitions beautiful to watch; the backdrop of Paris was a feast for the eyes and heart. Surely the city lives up to its sobriquet: The City of Light. It truly has been a light to the world at this quickening moment in time on the planet. Travail bien fait!
—Linda Wilken
WELCOME TO BEND WORLD
The Source Weekly ran a realtor’s column in its August 1st issue titled “Turn a Getaway into Gold: Investing in a Vacation Home” which was a slap in the face to the many people who wish to reside in Bend full time but cannot afford the high cost of housing. 1,000+ such houses are already off-limits to desperate would-be residents because our Bend City Council values tourism dollars over residents’ needs. Why give up the cash cow of a permit-and-tax system for short-term vacation rentals when it can instead give tax breaks for huge apartment buildings where our less wealthy residents can reside? “Let them eat cake.”
Our city council unapologetically prefers that houses with yards in non-gated neighborhoods be operated as tourism businesses because the city collects significant amounts of money from its permitting fees and rental taxes. But why stop at 1,000+ houses withdrawn from Bend residents? Why not make a rule stating that every house not part of a wealthy gated neighborhood that is purchased in Bend must be operated as a STR for a minimum of five years before it can become a home for residents? Since would-be residents are totally OK
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with apartment living, long-distance vehicle commuting or camping out in Dirt World, our city council can cash in big time while making Bend the ultimate go-to vacation destination! Let’s rename it Bend World!
It would be nice if our city council would show some concern about what we residents want: no STRs in our residential neighborhoods, no more huge apartment buildings going up, less bass thumping from the ripoff Live Nation/ Hayden Homes Amphitheater in the evenings, and less tourist traffic clogging our streets.
Yep, the Bend City Council should conspire with its realtor pals to try to turn ALL non-gated-neighborhood single-family homes into STRs and make Bend World a vacationer’s dream. Then again, we residents could vote in a city council that values our desires over vacationers’ dollars, ya think?
—Eddie Kinnamon
RE: FIRE AND WATER ARE THE TROUBLES OF OUR TIME. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE SEEING THE CLOCK TICK. OPINION, 8/8
Interesting to read your 08/08 opinion piece about water issues. Amazing that while we on Bend’s southeast have faced watering restrictions for the last few years, the city “leaders” are kowtowing to developers adding a few thousand more homes near Caldera High and near the new “central” library on 27th! Where’s the water coming from to serve these homes? I guess soon we’ll only be able to shower twice a week!
—Robert Lee
RE: LOCAL HOMEBUILDER OPPOSES BEND’S TREE REGULATIONS. NEWS, 8/14
What more could a developer wish for? The amended tree code exempts
parcels of 1 acre or less from the need for any tree preservation at all. Then it gives three options for larger tracts. (1) Preserve 20% (only!) of trees with 20-inch or more diameters. (These are the ones that capture carbon most efficiently.) (2) Cut any and all bigger trees larger than 6" in diameter on the parcel, as long as 25% of the total combined diameters of all the original trees is preserved. (What?) (3) Cut all the trees but pay a modest mitigation fee per tree removed.
And, as Ms. Perullo's letter [Editor’s note: that letter is available online] notes, no consideration in the amended code is given to loss of habitat, destruction of wildlife, creation of heat islands, and degradation of below-ground mychorrhizal health.
At a City Council meeting a Pahlisch representative bragged of his company's regard for canopy, as seen by aerial photos of its developments. So why fight an ordinance that attempts to codify preservation of, at least, a small portion of urban trees?
—Foster Fell via bendsource.com
WATER WASTE
On early morning walks, I am flabbergasted to see the amount of irrigation water that runs down streets, spills over sidewalks, collects in standing pools. Every day! In front of homes and businesses alike. And this is only in one tiny section of Bend. The wasted water I
see in my small area is probably enough to fill tanks for fire-fighting. Please people, check your water spillage! Better yet, put in native plants, rocks, low-water landscaping.
—Leslie Veenstra
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—Nicole Vulcan
City of Bend Seeks Input for Street Safety Project
The City of Bend will hold an open house on Aug. 22 from 4-6pm, inviting the community to learn more about the Franklin Avenue Safety Project. The project aims to improve access for walking, biking and rolling on Franklin Avenue, between Harriman Street and Fifth Street.
The open house will give community members the opportunity to learn about the project, share their input and ask questions. The City is designing more accessible bike and pedestrian routes throughout the community. Creating safer connections and improving the transportation system by focusing on safety are City priorities, according to a press release.
Bend-La Pine School to Recycle Old Textbooks
Bend-La Pine Schools recently adopted the “Really Great Reading Curriculum,” a new elementary curriculum presenting the challenge of responsibly disposing of old materials. There is currently no local recycling market for hard-bound textbooks, so at the end of last school year, students, custodians and other staff sent the district’s hard-bound books to a company that processes wastepaper, which diverted about 66 cubic yards of books from Knott Landfill in Bend, according to a press release.
—Julianna LaFollette
2,650 miles
- The length of the Pacific Crest Trail. From the News story, “The Increasing Complexity of ‘Thru-Hiking’ the Pacific Crest Trail.”
St. Charles Tech Workers On The Picket Line Over 150 health care workers campaign for a new union contract
By Julianna LaFollette
Several technical workers at St. Charles Health System walked the picket line on Aug. 15, campaigning for a new union contract aimed at securing safe staffing and living wages for health care workers.
“I want to acknowledge elders — acknowledge the amount of time we've been walking on this planet, and encourage them, all of us, to realize we've got a lot to offer and a lot to say.”
-Ellen Waterston, from this week’s Culture story, “Bend’s Ellen Waterston Named Oregon Poet Laureate.”
NW Natural customers likely to see smaller rate increases after settlement
By Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital Chronicle
Rate increases for 2025 won’t be finalized until October, but NW Natural’s residential customers are likely to see a 7% increase, instead of the nearly 17% the company asked the Oregon Public Utilities Commission to approve this spring. That’s on top of an 18% increase approved last year. The company said in its April request that the additional revenue – about $155 million – was needed to pay for infrastructure and software upgrades that are more expensive due to inflation, as well as pipe replacement and higher profit margins.
Following a challenge from a slate of nonprofits including the Oregon Environmental Council, Climate Solutions and the Coalition of Communities of Color, rates for 2025 are likely to increase about 7% rather than 17%, to bring in about $95 million in additional revenue for NW Natural in the year ahead. The groups were represented by the nonprofit law firm Earthjustice and the Green Energy Institute at Lewis & Clark Law School.
The Public Utilities Commission will meet in October to discuss rate increases one more time, including incorporating any changes in the price of fuels, and any final rate increase would be approved by Nov. 1.
—A version of this story originally appeared in the Oregon Capital Chronicle. It has been edited for length
The workers, who include surgical techs, respiratory therapists and sonographers, have been in negotiations over their next union contract for several months.
St. Charles health care professionals started this effort years ago, which inevitably led to an 11-day strike in 2021 when negotiating their first union contract. After striking, they won a contract with wage raises, according to Shane Burley, the communications organizer with Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals.
Today, wages remain an issue. The union hopes a new contract will help recruit and retain tech workers, offering competitive wages and more support to current workers.
“The environment we’re in is very challenging for recruitments, especially with younger employees. We want to be able to offer a contract that we can recruit people, especially our youth, because they are our future,” said Tyler Ecklund, a nuclear medicine technologist with St. Charles.
As a result of this, Burley noted that there’s an increase in shortterm contract workers, also known as “travelers.”
“This contract is huge,” said Serina Roher, president of OFNHP, at the picketing event. “We’re focusing on training to recruit and retain people who live in this community, who are
from this community and who want to care for this community.”
The number one thing people talk about when negotiating in health care unions, Burley said, is staffing, as patient care is the number one thing workers care about. “They are fighting, obviously, not just for themselves, but it's sort of a patient fight, too,” he said.
According to Burley, the campaign for a new contract has escalated as St. Charles continues to draw out negotiations that have been happening for months, leading to Thursday’s picket. If St. Charles continues to refuse proposals, he said, it could once again force a strike, affecting all of Central Oregon.
“The workers are 100% willing to do whatever it takes. I would say St. Charles is the most ready to strike out of anyone we represent,” he added.
According to Alandra Johnson, the public information officer with St. Charles, its most recent proposal to OFNHP included compensation rates that are either comparable to or, in some cases, higher than similar roles across the state.
“We continue to negotiate with OFNHP toward a contract for the approximately 150 technical caregivers represented by the union and are making progress on key issues alongside a federal mediator,” said Stacy Youngs, chief nursing officer for Bend, in a statement.
St. Charles officials said they're optimistic the health system will reach a complete agreement when they meet again in September.
Julianna LaFollette
The Increasing Complexity Of ‘Thru-Hiking’ The Pacific Crest Trail
As the severity of wildfires grows, is the dream of a continuous hike of the PCT lost?
By Jennifer Baires
Each year in early spring, thousands of hikers gather in Campo, California, near the Mexican border to start a 2,650-mile journey on the storied Pacific Crest Trail. Their goal: to hike, unassisted, through the California, Oregon and Washington wilderness.
It takes most northbound hikers an average of five months to complete the trek. Because most of the trail is buried under snow from October/ November through early July, hikers start in the south, usually in March, and in so doing they pass through Oregon forests during the summer months — coinciding with the height of fire season.
This year’s fire season is already at historic levels with more acreage burned so far than in any year since reliable records began, according to authorities. And the season is just hitting its usual peak. Hikers attempting to make it through have had to deal with trail closures, evacuations and smoke –making the always difficult trail outright impossible in some areas.
As a popular stop for resting, refueling and briefly enjoying modern conveniences, Bend and surrounding cities see hundreds of hikers through this time of year.
Mike Dupras, a contractor who's lived in Bend for 27 years, has helped over 150 hikers through parts of central Oregon so far this year. He started volunteering as a “trail angel,” a person who assists PCT hikers, a couple of years ago when a friend’s son was doing the hike and needed a ride to jump ahead on the trail. “Trail angels” is a term of endearment used for people who volunteer to help hikers with rides, food, water and sometimes even a place to stay. Regional Facebook pages connect hikers with angels in a loosely organized way; one can simply post their needs (ie. a ride from one spot to another) and angels will reply. However, some like Dupras go a step further and anticipate what hikers may need – like earlier this summer when the Middle Fork Fire near Crater Lake caused trail closures in the area. Being a longtime central Oregonian, Dupras knows that during fire season you check air quality and fire reports as often as weather.
“I basically just drove down there to see if I could help people,” Dupras said. “I found hikers at a trail crossing that had just come out of the woods and weren’t aware that a section was closed and I helped them from 138 up to Shelter Cove.”
While many are grateful to get around the fires and avoid evacuated areas, Dupras said that others want to miss only what they have to or insist on a continuous foot path that can add hundreds of miles to an already lengthy journey. He’s had to turn hikers down who wanted him to take them just ahead of active wildfires or down closed service roads.
Hélène Grison, a 31-year-old hiker from Paris, France, was four months into her hike and headed toward Trout Lake when she was turned off the trail due to closures. Grison said that on Aug. 6, while trying to cross a forest road, she met rangers who were closing the PCT section she was trying to enter due to the Williams Mine Fire on the southwest flank of Mt. Adams.
Kaitlyn Webb, public information officer with the U.S. Forest Service, says staff will usually “sweep” an area to notify hikers of a sudden closure due to fire or other unsafe circumstances. Those closure notices are then posted along PCT access trailheads. Webb said that in her experience, “PCT hikers are generally very motivated to track fire closures, and information spreads quickly within that community.”
After being told the trail was closed, Grison was able to find a ride to a campsite at Trout Lake where other hikers were resupplying and staying for the night. “I started to pitch my tent, do the resupply…but the smoke was really bad, we could see the smoke and the sky was really orange,” she said. The area, she was told was in a Level 2, Be Ready evacuation zone and it was likely that at some point in the early morning hours they’d need to immediately leave — a hard thing to do when you have no car and must carry all your belongings on your back. Around midnight, a campground employee told them they should get ready to go.
Locals, along with trail angels, quickly organized volunteers to evacuate hikers. By midnight, Grison said, cars were lined up in front of the campground to take hikers to safety. She was grateful for the help and is OK missing parts of the trail, but she said she’s met others who feel differently. There aren’t many she said, but some will choose to enter closed areas. Others may come back later when the trail reopens to make up portions they missed. Having trekked thousands of miles along the trail this year, she said her concern is for those that walk after her. Being in the wild for months on end is what drew her to the PCT and that experience will look different because the look, the feel of the wilderness is changing with each megafire that ravages the forest. Some vegetation may not grow back, uncountable trees are lost and wildlife is devastated as well.
“I’m really sad about the next generation of PCT hikers because they’re going to have burned forests,” she said. If they’re not on fire, again.
The Pacific Crest Trail Association maintains a running list of trail alerts and closures, and an app specifically for trail closures. At last check before press there were 22 such notices, half of them due to fire.
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School Health Program Shows Progress Ahead of its Fourth Year
The Healthy Schools program is now serving all 14 middle and high schools, aiding in student mental health
By Julianna LaFollette
Aprogram that gives support to students struggling with mental health is about to go into its fourth year of implementation, now serving all 14 Bend-La Pine middle and high schools. The program, a partnership between Bend-La Pine Schools and Deschutes County Health Services, offers a collaborative approach to addressing and preventing mental health issues.
The program started in July 2021 and was planned to be phased in over three years. Now, with progress under its belt, it will continue its momentum of reaching students and addressing health needs within schools in the 2024-2025 school year.
The program brings health specialists and resources into schools to offer well-rounded strategies aimed at addressing a list of complex adolescent health issues such as mental health, suicide prevention, substance abuse and healthy relationships, among others.
According to Aimee Snyder, the adolescent and school health supervisor with Deschutes County, the program came out of a need for higher level support for students, bringing County health professionals to the table to put practices and strategies into place.
A 2023 report described the need for the program, noting that 50% of middle and high school students in BLPS reported feeling stressed, anxious or depressed as a barrier to learning. The high rate of youth mental health issues exceeds the capacity of treatment providers alone, the report stated, calling for partnerships to address the root causes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, schools that promote student mental health and well-being can improve classroom behavior, school engagement and peer relationships, leading to academic success.
“The annual report is showing that it’s working, which is why it’s such an important investment,” said Jennifer Hauth, the Bend-La Pine Schools director of mental, social and emotional wellbeing.
The report found that in the 2023-2024 school year, 95% of health teachers were using effective prevention programs, an increase from 31%, reaching 5,327 adolescents. Additionally, 50% of referrals for behavioral health care assessments resulted in behavioral health care appointments.
“We're really doing things that are affecting every student in the school. It's very universal practices and targeted practices,” said Synder.
The program provides five public health specialists on-site, each serving two or three schools. Instead of counselors working and addressing this need on their own, Synder said the program allows staff to work in concert with admin workers, nurses, teachers, health specialists and partners to make sure the health curriculum and strategies are working in synergy.
Hauth adds, “It has been a wonderful partnership. I’ve never worked in a district that had this; it feels very progressive.”
Hauth, who oversees the schools’ counselors, feels like the collaborative nature of this program is what helps it in being so successful. Having that follow-through on the ground, she said, is not always there, but this program makes that possible.
Smoke from the Williams Mine Fire paints the sky orange near Trout Lake.
Emgan Querellou
Trabajadores técnicos de St. Charles en línea de huelga
Por Julianna LaFollette Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
Varios trabajadores técnicos de St. Charles Health System salieron en línea de huelga el 15 de agosto, haciendo campaña para un nuevo contrato sindical enfocado a garantizar un personal seguro y salarios dignos para los trabajadores del sector salud.
Por varios meses, técnicos quirúrgicos, terapeutas respiratorios y ecografistas han estado negociando su próximo contrato sindical.
Los profesionales de la salud de St. Charles comenzaron este esfuerzo hace años, lo que inevitablemente llevó a una huelga de 11 dias en 2021 al negociar su primer contrato sindical. Después de la huelga, ganaron el contrato con aumento de sueldo, según Shane Burley, organizador de comunicaciones de la Federación de Enfermeros y Profesionales de la Salud de Oregon (OFNHP por sus siglas en inglés).
Hoy en día, los sueldos continúan siendo un problema. El sindicato espera que un nuevo contrato ayude a reclutar y retener a trabajadores técnicos, ofreciendo salarios competitivos y más apoyo a los trabajadores actuales.
“El campo en el que estamos es muy retante para la contratación, especialmente con los empleados más jóvenes. Queremos poder ofrecer un contrato en el que podamos reclutar personas, especialmente a nuestros jóvenes porque ellos son nuestro futuro,” dijo Tyler Ecklund, un técnico en medicina nuclear de St. Charles. Como resultado, Burley señaló que hay un aumento de trabajadores con contratos a corto plazo, conocidos
también como trabajadores “viajeros”.
“Este contrato es importante”, dijo Serina Roher, presidente de OFNHP, durante el evento de línea de huelga. “Nos estamos enfocando en la capacitación para reclutar y retener a personas que viven en esta comunidad, que son de esta comunidad y que quieren ayudar a esta comunidad”.
El tema principal del que habla la gente al negociar con los sindicatos del campo médico, dijo Burley, es sobre el personal, ya que la atención al paciente es lo primero que le importa a los trabajadores. “Están luchando no solo por ellos mismos sino también por el paciente”, comentó.
Según Burley, la campana por un nuevo contrato ha aumentado a medida que St. Charles continúa prolongando las negociaciones que han estado sucediendo durante meses, lo que llevó a la línea de huelga del jueves. Si St. Charles continúa rechazando propuestas, dijo, podría venir de nuevo una huelga que afectaría a todo el Centro de Oregon.
“Los trabajadores están 100% dispuestos a hacer lo que sea necesario. Yo diría que de todos los que representamos, el personal de St. Charles es el más dispuesto para entrar en huelga”, comentó.
Según Alondra Johnson, de St. Charles, es la propuesta más reciente hacia OFNHP incluyendo las tasas de compensación que son ya comparables a o en algunos casos más altas que los puestos similares en todo el estado.
“Seguimos negociando un contrato con OFNHP, un contrato para aproximadamente 150 técnicos representados por el sindicato y estamos avanzando en relación a los problemas claves junto con un mediador federal”, dijo en un informe Stacy Youngs, jefa de enfermeros de Bend.
Dirigentes de St. Charles dijeron que son optimistas en que el sistema de salud llegará a un acuerdo total cuando se reúnan de nuevo en septiembre.
Julianna LaFollette
Two Years In, the CountyWide Houselessness Office Plans to Evolve
In June, regional leaders and service providers entered a large board room with a purpose, eager to discuss solutions addressing the large concentration of unsheltered populations living on forest land. Members of the county-wide effort to address houselessness, the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, along with local partners and state and federal agencies, swiftly made their way to their seats to get to work and collaboratively discuss the houseless population along China Hat Road.
Attendees introduced themselves and began discussing ways in which the region and state can tackle what many deem an unsafe public health crisis. Officials spoke about possible resources and funding, while houseless individuals, and neighbors of China Hat, were able to speak out about their experiences.
Addressing issues of this degree can be tough, as many regions struggle with addressing housing hurdles that are increasing the number of houseless individuals across the state.
Collaborative discussions and efforts, like this roundtable meeting, are one of the many purposes of the CHRO.
The idea for the coordinated office started in 2021, based on input from the community and local elected officials. The Oregon House voted on March 2, 2022 to pass House Bill 4123, which
The
Coordinate Houseless Response Office looks ahead at increasing collaboration and state funding
By Julianna LaFollette
The office's role is to coordinate and identify opportunities to leverage funds and resources for residents experiencing homelessness.
established pilot programs in eight regions and awarded each $1 million in state funding to go toward addressing houselessness.
“We need urgent action at every level of government to address the homelessness crisis, and our local communities are ready to step up,” said Rep. Jason Kropf (D-Bend), chief sponsor of the measure in a 2022 press release. “By coordinating and working together, our communities can better leverage their resources and address the gaps in our current responses to homelessness.”
The office’s role is to coordinate and identify opportunities to leverage funds and resources for residents experiencing houselessness.
Central Oregon’s local office includes
only Deschutes County and the cities of Bend, La Pine, Redmond and Sisters, along with service providers and other stakeholders.
Today, nearly two years into the pilot program of this collaborative office, members are discussing how the office could evolve, which may involve a shift in how and where the office operates.
A shift in operations
In early June, representatives of the League of Oregon Cities and the state legislature discussed the future of state funding for housing efforts, suggesting a need for a “natural evolution,” to better align with state goals to decrease houselessness.
In 2023, Governor Tina Kotek enacted Executive Order 23-02, which provides funding for regions and their Continuums of Care. With this Executive Order, future funding from the governor or the legislature would likely be allocated to regional efforts that span more than one county, as the executive order was driven around the idea of regional coordination.
Given there is no clear path toward future funding for the offices created by HB 4123, local leaders are looking at expanding CHRO’s effort to address the region, rather than just focusing on
Deschutes County.
In looking at how to best respond to the effort on a more regional scale, CHRO members are discussing the idea of working with a fairly new regional effort, the Regional Housing Council.
The Regional Housing Council, consisting primarily of elected officials from across Central Oregon, aims to address housing and houselessness on a regional scale.
The idea started in 2018 as an identified gap for elected officials and housing authorities. “A space where we could be talking about housing from beginning to end, everything from homelessness all the way to home ownership,” said Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Executive Director Tammy Baney.
COIC started the council as a pilot, which was paused for years due to the pandemic and the creation of the CHRO. The RHC started up last year and is still in its beginning stages.
The thought, with this evolution, is not necessarily to merge the CHRO and the RHC, but instead, to have them both working parallel and in collaboration. Baney noted that while the RHC focuses more broadly on housing as a whole, having CHRO work alongside RHC would align efforts, funding and advocacy.
“The hope is to use that table of voices to inform policy makers on what’s
CHRO members, along with service providers, partners and agencies, convened for a roundtable meeting to address the unsheltered population along China Hat Road.
Julianna LaFollette
going on in the region,” she said.
City Councilor and CHRO Vice Chair Megan Perkins stated that they are not in danger of dissolving the CHRO.
The current deliberations involve expanding CHRO, to include the whole region, while developing it as working alongside or as part of the RHC.
As CHRO members continue to discuss and come up with decisions around this evolution, they plan to decide how this shift could affect the CHRO and how they would like to develop it. Some members, like Perkins, are hopeful about the potential shift, but worry that evolving to a more regional approach could cause them to slow down the progress they’ve made.
Since the CHRO began in 2022, it has put money toward a few efforts, while also putting attention to joint partnerships that can help move solutions forward. The office has adopted a strategic plan to prevent and end houselessness in the County and launched the China Hat pilot partnership, a multi-agency initiative to address unsheltered individuals on federal land. In terms of funds toward specific projects, the office is spending about $47,000 on the creation of a data dashboard with information on houseless individuals. It’s also putting $150,000 toward a Request for Qualifications, which is looking to create or expand shelter beds, managed camps or safe parking.
“When we started this group, I really thought, ‘we can’t waste this money. We have to spend it where it’s really needed,’ so I’m really happy that we actually have funding that we can put behind some of these projects,” said County Commissioner and CHRO Chair Patti Adair.
The pilot program has seen success in other counties as well. While not as large or dense as Deschutes County, Polk County Commissioner Jeremy Gordon spoke to the success of its
"When we started this group, I really thought, 'we can't waste this money. We have to spend it where it's really needed,' so I'm really happy that we actually have funding that we can put behind some of these projects."
- Commissioner Patti Adair
region’s coordinated office. Since July 2023, Gordon said the rural county has been able to remove 196 total individuals into permanent housing.
The office, which covers the rural part of Polk County, spent funding on outreach workers, who make contact with folks experiencing homelessness, as well as data collection and the addition of shelter beds.
“It's been a game changer for rural Polk County. There is so much need in rural areas as well. A little bit of seed money, it really inspires partners across sectors to engage and I've been so impressed with these partnerships,” said Gordon.
Complexities of an evolution
According to Mickie Derting, strategic initiatives manager with the City of Bend who assists the CHRO, the evolution to a regional office would increase CHRO’s impact, providing more funding opportunities while expanding access to collaborate with decision makers in the housing continuum.
Drawbacks of this shift, described by members of CHRO in past meetings, include a potential for more meetings, as well as an extensive onboarding process for elected officials in added counties and cities – a possible disruption to the CHRO’s process.
Some CHRO members have brought up the very specific needs of Deschutes County, which looks different than other counties and cities in our region.
“I feel like we have our specific Deschutes County worries. The region is definitely much larger, but do we have the bulk of the homeless in the forest in Deschutes County? Yes,” said Adair.
Councilor Perkins, who sees this merge as the only natural progression for the office if it wants to continue receiving state funding, resources and support, hopes the CHRO’s efforts will remain unchanged, and that
decision-making will remain somewhat autonomous from the RHC.
Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker, who is a member of both the CHRO and the RHC, said at a July meeting that she worried about starting over again, taking time to go over things the group has already discussed.
“The key thing is we don’t want to lose steam, and that’s something we all agree on right now. We have a lot of really great work that we’re doing,” said Perkins.
The CHRO went through some changes in May 2022, when its executive director Cheyenne Purrington announced her resignation, due to what she described as public pressure and undefined roles and responsibilities.
Derting suggested that the office could start looking at staffing again once it knows the direction it’s going. For now, members have stepped up as a team to carry out its strategic plan.
While the shift could potentially change the way CHRO operates, Perkins added that members are determined to continue the work they are doing. CHRO members planned to address what a merger between CHRO and RHC could look like at its Aug. 15 meeting. However, they ran out of time and were unable to address it. They plan to discuss the evolution and continue deliberations at the
"The key thing is we don't want to lose steam, and that's something we all agree on right now. We have a lot of really great work that we're doing.
- Megan Perkins
next meeting in September.
“This is an issue that we all have to tackle together. We come to these meetings oftentimes not agreeing on a whole lot except for the fact that we have to find solutions. I think the one thing that I would like to see going forward is to ensure that we are continuing to have elected officials at the forefront on this board. Without electeds, there can't be really any solutions, and we can't bring that information back to our respective regions and get work done,” said Perkins.
These graphs show the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless in area counties.
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DISNEY-THEMED TRIVIA NIGHT
FAMILY NIGHT
Get ready for a night of free family fun with Disney-themed trivia at Five Miles Taphouse. Grab the kids and head down to the patio and see who knows Disney better than the rest. Arrive at 6pm to secure a spot for your family team. Trivia begins at 6:30pm. Thu., Aug. 22, 6-7:30pm. 639 SW 8th St., Redmond. Free.
AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF
A NIGHT OF (COMEDIC) HORROR
Tin Pan Theater is showing “An American Werewolf in London,” the classic 1981 comedy horror film where viewers will laugh one moment and gasp the next. Enjoy food and drink alongside entertainment in this cozy arthouse cinema located downtown, in the heart of Bend. Thu., Aug. 22, 8:15 pm. 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $17.
ELLE KING
CMA AWARD WINNER
Subaru of Bend’s annual Summer Kickin’ Concert Series features CMA Award Winner and two-time GRAMMY nominee, Elle King. Her new album, “Baby Daddy’s Weekend” contains all the spunk and spirit she’s known for. Enjoy her multi-genre, chart-topping music in the open air as day fades into night. Fri., Aug. 23, 5-11pm at General Duffy’s Waterhole. 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $45-$120.
MT. JOY
INDIE-ROCK BAND DELIGHTS
Join five-piece indie-rock band Mt. Joy, jamming out with the crowd to its newest album, “Orange Blood.” The album’s namesake is pulled from symbolic relation to the sun, the life-giving force flowing through all things. Such imagery is fitting, as attendees will be able to view the setting sun amongst the backdrop of the incredible mountain skyline. Fri., Aug. 23, 6:30 pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $45.
DOGS AND LAGERS
PUPS AND BEER MAKE A GREAT PAIR
Bring your dog and snag a beer to benefit Central Oregon nonprofits for dogs. During this fun-filled animal-loving local event, both you and your dog can enjoy some quality socializing alongside live local music. Kick back and watch the dogs run across a suncast lawn as you sip on perfectly crisp lager. Sat., Aug. 24, 11am-6pm at Crux Fermentation Project. 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free.
BEEKEEPING 101
LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR NATURE’S POLLINATORS
Join bee expert, E’Angela Curry from Tanglewood Apiary, for a morning full of education on one of life’s most vital players. Get involved with how to begin beekeeping: from care to habitat construction and more. Sat., Aug 24, 10-11:30am at Schilling’s Garden Market. 64640 Old Bend Redmond Hwy., Bend. $5.
THE BEACH BOYS
SURF-ROCK LEGENDS
Garage band-turned world-wide-sensation, The Beach Boys spent decades evolving and playing with its musical style, influencing genres and movements like psychedelia, power-pop and lo-fi. Since its formation in the ‘60s, the band has had 37 songs reach the U.S. Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 with founding
BONEYARD MOTORCYCLE RIDE
A FUN RIDE FOR A GREAT CAUSE
Hop on your motorcycle and head down to Boneyard Beer for the fifth annual, “Summer’s End” Motorcycle Ride. An initial fee of $65 will get you a sizable bundle of goodies including a limited-edition Boneyard t-shirt, breakfast, lunch, Boneyard Elixir tokens and of course, beer. Stick around for free live music in the pub’s beer garden with Dry Canyon Stampede. Sun., Aug. 25, 9am-5pm at Boneyard Pub. 1955 NE Division St., Bend.
SURFER GIRL
JAM TO SURF-ROCK
Introducing Surfer Girl, led by the charismatic Carter Reeves, the former front man of the hip-hop sensation Aer. Embodying the laid-back spirit of coastal living, Reeves seamlessly crafts a sound that’s all-good vibes and groovy rhythms that capture the essence of sun-soaked days and breezy evenings. Tue., Aug. 27, 8pm at The Domino Room. 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $17.
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S SOUND Bigstock: A Music Festival with a Cause
From backyard beginnings to Hoodoo’s to ski hill, Bigstock brings its biggest lineup to date with Greensky Bluegrass, Margo Price and Oteil & Friends
By Chris Young
In 2008, Dr. Brett Gingold had an impulse to throw a backyard concert and fundraiser. The goal was simple: build community by giving back to it, all while listening to great music.
At the time, he was living on a hill and the backyard felt like “a natural amphitheater overlooking the mountains,” he describes. “It was the perfect setting for a venue, the perfect setting for an event. From that point, I just slept on it and dreamed about setting up a music festival there.”
It came to fruition in 2010. Gingold threw the first Bigstock single-handedly and achieved his ambition of bringing music to his community. He was able to “promote some up-and-coming local talent and really showcase the music, but at the same time, give back to local charitable organizations.”
The seeds he planted quickly germinated, and Gingold was approached by Oregon Adaptive Sports asking if Bigstock would like to raise $15,000 to buy two adaptive mountain bikes in year two. Gingold didn’t hesitate in taking on the challenge, and Bigstock raised “$16,000 that second year, enough to buy the two bikes and give a little more back,” Gingold says.
As the years progressed, the orthopedic surgeon continued to moonlight as an annual concert promoter, making new connections, attracting more talent and outgrowing his backyard venue after seven years of shows — but not before he was able to host an epic evening with Jackson Browne.
“We went from just local talent [and] up-and-coming,” acts like Lukas Nelson and Devon Allman, “but when we booked Jackson Browne, we were a little bit out of our league because we really didn’t know how to handle that. But that did change things for us.”
“Going forward, people expected us to book that type of talent,” Gingold says. “And that is not easy, and it’s not inexpensive.” He did pretty well with the likes of Bruce Hornsby, G. Love & Special Sauce, Los Lobos, Ozomatli and Big Head Todd and the Monsters playing subsequent editions of Bigstock.
Covid clearly threw a wrench in things, but Bigstock returned bigger than ever in 2022 with Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros. This time the venue was decidedly not your normal backyard affair, but Hoodoo Ski Area. When Bigstock approached the locally owned and operated ski hill, “they were all in,” Gingold says. “They didn’t even hesitate to donate their facility for this cause,” especially considering OAS’ presence during the winter months at Hoodoo.
This year’s return to Hoodoo on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday, Sept. 7 will bring the most substantial version of Bigstock yet. Featuring Greensky Bluegrass with funky rockers Gbots & The Journeymen and the jazzy eclecticism of Banshee Tree on Friday and Oteil & Friends and Margo Price, with the always danceable Bon Bon Vivant on Saturday, all of the booking is still done by Gingold — quite the festival bill for a guy who still considers himself an amateur. “For lack of a better word, it’s a hobby to book bands, and it’s been a little bit of a challenge,” he laughs.
The effort that goes on behind the scenes is completely worth it when you’ve booked jamgrass stars Greensky Bluegrass for Friday and are following that up
by
“The tickets are technically tax deductible. You can’t do that with any other tickets. We are unique in that this is purely a fundraising event.”
—BRETT GINGOLD, BIGSTOCK FOUNDER
disabilities,” has been a longtime Bigstock beneficiary, and this year, the festival adds an additional benefactor: Cascadia Wildlands. “
That’s an exciting cause preserving habitat in the Northwest,” Gingold explains. Bigstock has raised “easily over half a million dollars” throughout the years.
At its core, Bigstock remains a fundraising event. “We’re just not another concert,” explains Leann Schoales, who runs logistics and event production for the fest. “When you buy this ticket, you are directly supporting these nonprofits.”
with country singer-songwriter Margo Price and Dead & Company’s Oteil Burbridge and his accomplished list of friends, including Melvin Seals, Steve Kimock, Jason Crosby, Johnny Kimock, Tom Guarna and Lamar Williams Jr. Bigstock’s format literally gives these creative talents room to spread out, with the headliners rocking two 60- to 90-minute sets with a small intermission. “That’s how they thrive. They can just evolve as they’re playing,” Gingold says. “And they can just play for almost three hours.”
Organizers are expecting upward of 2,000 people this year and have introduced overnight camping to accommodate those who want to attend both days. (You must purchase a camping pass and vehicles must be self-contained, while tent and trailer camping is available nearby off-site.) There are also free after-party concerts on both nights with live music in the Hoodoo lodge. Saturday features an additional set from New Orleans Bon Bon Vivant while Friday’s special guest is being kept secret. The lodge will also open in the mornings for breakfast and coffee.
OAS, which is dedicated to providing “life-changing outdoor recreation experiences to individuals with
“The tickets are technically tax deductible. There is a portion that can be written off — you can’t do that with any other tickets,” Gingold adds. “We are unique in that this is purely a fundraising event.”
Bigstock’s setting is also distinctive. So whether you want to hike up on the ski hill to hear tunes wafting over the treetops or you’re looking to get close to the stage and dance, there’s a casual intimacy to the whole experience.
Bigstock
Featuring Greensky Bluegrass with Gbots & The Journeymen and Banshee Tree on Fri., Sept. 6
Friday doors 2:30pm; show 4:30pm
Featuring Oteil & Friends and Margo Price with Bon Bon Vivant on Sat., Sept. 7
Saturday doors 1pm; show 3pm Hoodoo Ski Area
27400 Big Lake Rd., Sisters
All ages; kids 5 and under free $75 to $125; camping $50 bigstockfundraiser.org
Part music festival, part fundraiser, Bigstock returns to Hoodoo on Sept. 6 and 7 with Greensky Bluegrass, Margo Price and Oteil & Friends, plus late-night sets in the lodge and camping.
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Erica Swantek
CALENDAR
21 Wednesday
The Barn in Sisters The Critical Blues Band live at The Barn The Critical Blues Band pays tribute to the giants of blues - past and presentby delivering the power and passion of America’s greatest contribution to the world of music. 6-8pm. Free.
Bevel Craft Brewing Live Music: Rustmouth Come join us at Bevel on the patio for a free live show! Greg Bryce, performing under the name “Rustmouth,” blends deep, soulful vocals with expressive slide guitar, creating a sound that is both raw and emotive, paying homage to blues traditions with a modern twist. 6-8pm. Free.
The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to some local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. 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 Ghost of Brian Craig Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday from 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.
General Duffy’s Waterhole Wednesday Night Open Mic Join Central Oregon School of Modern Music and General Duffy’s for the Wednesday night Open Mic! Play 3 songs. Groups of up to 3. Sign-up begins at 5:30. Food trucks, 25+ taps, drink specials! 6-9pm. Free.
JC’s Bar & Grill TRIVIA + Wing Wednesday! $.75 cent wing special all day and trivia kicking off at 7:30pm. Don’t forget the infamous “physical” challenge as one of the categories (think musical chairs, limbo, paper airplane throwing etc)! Get a free appetizer by winning that round and happy hour pricing all week for the winning team. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.
Juniper Preserve Music on the Patio at Juniper Preserve Join Juniper Reserve for “Music on the Patio,” a summer series of live music performances happening every Wednesday evening at the Trailhead Grill at Juniper Preserve. 6-8pm. 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.
Oblivion Pour House Last Call Trivia
Wednesday Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm.
Prost! Bend Trivia Prost! UKB Trivia is now at Prost! Bend on Wednesdays at 7pm! Genuine UKB Trivia is no average trivia night! Meet up with friends, win gift card prizes for top teams! Enjoy Prost’s authentic beer and food menu. Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins! 7-9pm. Free.
Sam Johnson Park Music on the GreenRunaway Fire Redmond’s annual free summer music series at Sam Johnson Park. Grab a blanket, bring your lawn chairs and introduce your family to an evening that really highlights why so many people enjoy visiting and living in Redmond. More than just music, you’ll enjoy tasty local food, drinks, desserts as well as craft vendors. This fun family block party atmosphere has plenty of things to do with the kids and is one of the longest-running community festivals in Central Oregon. Concerts are on alternating Wednesday evenings starting at 5:30pm. If you have questions connect with Amanda Joe 541923-5191 or events@visitredmondoregon.com 5:30pm. Free.
The Vault Taphouse at Kobold Brewing Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub The Hip Abduction Evoking the ocean and guided by the spirit of travel, The Hip Abduction pilots a sonic expedition past genre barriers. Theband is the moniker for singer/songwriter David New who writes and produces music in between travel excursions and touring. 6pm. $25.
22 Thursday
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.
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 Thursday at Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
The Domino Room Guttermouth Guttermouth is an American punk rock band formed in 1989 in Huntington Beach, California. The band hasreleased nine full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour. 8:30pm. $20.
Dump City Dumplings Local Live music night Local live music showcase at Dump City every Thursday. $1 off beverages and dumplings. 5:30pm. Free.
Elements Public House Trivia Night at Elements Public House with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm! Featuring QuizHead. games. Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill The Up Shot ‘60s and ‘70s classic, pop, R&B, and some outlaw country performed by The Up Shot at Northside Bar and Grill. 8-10pm. Free.
Ponch’s Place Trivia Night and Doctors Rounds at Ponch’s Place Join us for Trivia with QuizHead Games and Meet the Vet with Doctor Rounds. Every Thursday, a VRCCO vet will pour beer and connect with the community. Proceeds from each beer benefit the VRCCO Care Fund, helping Central Oregon pets in need. 6-8pm. Free.
River’s Place Silvertone Devils Roots, rock ‘n’ roll and a love of good old country music as well! 6-8pm. Free.
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.
Silver Moon Brewing Sweet Demon, Livid Kings and Tentareign Local hard rock at its best from Sweet Demon, Livid Kings and Tentareign. 7-10pm. $10.
Ski Inn Taphouse and Hotel Haute Melange This newly formed Gypsy Jazz swing band, Haute: high class - Melange: medley, comprised of locally talented musicians, will be at the Sisters Ski Inn Tap House for a special Thursday night performance. 6-8pm. Free.
Stoller Wine Bar Bend Paul Eddy Local cover band singer Paul Eddy sings hits through the decades, plus originals. 6-8pm. Free.
The Capitol Open Decks: 10 Live DJs 10 live DJs. Open format. 30-minute sets. Hosted by “Its Fine” & SoMuchHouse at The Capitol in Downtown Bend. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8pm-1am. $5.
The Lot Live Music with Rob Gregerson A oneman band of the modern age, using acoustic instruments and electronic looping. His captivating style has a masterful building of soundscapes, creating both original and familiar sounds. Enjoy the extensive experience of a wide variety of bands from rock, folk and funk to bluegrass, jazz and electronica. 6-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub The Jauntee The Jauntee is an electrifying and genre-blending musical ensemble that has captivated audiences with its unique and dynamic sound. Formed in 2010, the band has been pushing the boundaries of improvisational music, combining elements of jazz, funk, rock, and psychedelic jams to create a sonic experience like no other. 9pm. $10.
23 Friday
Bend Cider Co. Lilli Warona & John Shipe Come out to Tumalo and hear the Americana/folk stylings of Lilli Warona and John Shipe. These two are a favorite power duo who bring a gorgeous sound to the stage. Enjoy delicious ciders, beers, wines, and light appetizers on a beautiful summer’s evening. Outside food welcome, family & dog friendly. 6-8pm. Free.
Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee. No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.
Bridge 99 Brewery Karaoke Friday’s at Bridge 99 All your favorite songs with hostess, Miss Mindy! 7-9pm. Free.
Bunk+Brew Afro Latin House Night: DJ Mus1delic Get ready to move to the vibrant beats of Afro Latin House music with DJ Mus1delic! Join us at Bunk + Brew for an unforgettable night of dancing, energy, food, brews, and fun. 8-10pm. Free.
Cheba Hut Sun Sets Comedy Open Mic Sun Sets is a free comedy open mic every Friday. Sign-up 7:30. Starts 8pm. Enjoy the nice summer weather and the fresh heat from these local legends. It’s a toasty good time. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 7:30-10pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery
Stand-up comedy with Skylar King Bits N Skits Productions proudly presents a hot August night of Stand-up comedy featuring some of Central Oregon’s most talented comedians and entertainers; Liam Gibler and Christine Rogers along with the talented, soon to be famous, Skylar King making her headliner debut at Craft Kitchen & Brewery! 8-9:30pm. $15.
Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room Friday Trivia Come test your knowledge with trivia, prizes, and Damn Tasty Beer at the Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room! Fourth Friday of every month, 5-7pm. Free.
Feast Food Co Paul Eddy Local singersongwriter sings hits through the decades, plus originals, at this award-winning restaurant. 6-8pm.
Award-winning recording artist Elle King comes to perform her chart-topping music at the annual Summer Kickin’ Concert Series. Fri., Aug. 23, 5-11pm at General Duffy’s Waterhole.
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General Duffy’s Waterhole Summer Kickin’ Concerts Presents: Elle King Renegade Country CMA Award Winner Elle King live at General Duffy’s Aug. 23, at the Subaru of Bend 2024 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series presented by Central Oregon Daily News in downtown Redmond. Tickets on-sale now! 5-11pm. $45-$120. 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.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater Mt. Joy Five-piece indie outfit Mt. Joy will perform award winning originals. The band’s music walks the line between folk and rock with intuitive lyrics and stubbornly optimistic swing. 6:30pm. $45.
Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff. Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm. Free.
M&J Tavern KronkMen-Ether-Blackflowers
Blacksun Noise and other music from PDX and Bend. ETHER from Portland, Sound Surfing from KronkMen, Jumped up and Electro-fied blues from Blackflowers. 9pm-1am. Free.
Ponch’s Place Music with Faisal and Aaron Enjoy Friday night music at Ponch’s Place with Music from Faisal and Aaron. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Oregon Folk Fest Join Silver Moon Brewing in a celebration of Folk music in Central Oregon. Fri., August 23 and Sat., Aug. 24 in beautiful Bend at Silver Moon Brewing. $35 per day or $60 for both. 6-11pm. $40.
Austin Mercantile Saturday Afternoon Live Music Austin Mercantile is now adding live music on Saturdays! Serving wine, beer, lite happy hour menu, gifts and home decor. Hope to see you soon! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.
Bunk+Brew Live Music! Monkey Mode & Zorb Join us this Saturday for live music with Monkey Mode and Zorb from 7-10pm at Bunk + Brew! Enjoy great tunes, delicious eats from food carts, and refreshing brews from our beer truck. It’s the perfect Saturday night out! 7-10pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft with Greg Sisco Come to Craft Kitchen and Brewery for a night of comedy with Greg Sisco featuring Tyson Gusman and host Jasmine Rogers. 8-9:30pm. $15.
Crux Fermentation Project Blake and The Music Live at Crux Come on out to listen to Inventive solo guitar music inspired by an eclectic mix of musical genres. Blake weaves together intricate layers of sound to create songs that tell a story. Dogs, lagers, music, and sunshine! 4-6pm. Free.
Elk Lake Resort Lodge Bar & Restaurant Elk Lake Music on the Water - Skillet Head 11th Annual Playing at Elk Lake! Join the 11th Annual Music on the Water Summer Series presented by Boneyard Beer and Crater Lake Spirits and enjoy free live music by our talented local and regional bands. Music starts at 5pm between the lodge and the lake. 5pm. Free.
Hardtails Bar & Grill In The Pink, Tribute to Pink Floyd, Special 3 hr performance with synchronized light show. Playing all the hits all night long. This band has perfected the “live” Pink Floyd sights and sounds from Dark Side of the moon To The Wall They will blow you away! You will think you’re at a live Floyd show! 8-11pm. $25.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater The Beach Boys American surf-rock band The Beach Boys bring the party to Bend in August. Catch the class kings of ‘60s rock !! 7:30pm. $67.20-$600.
M&J Tavern -Ether, Blackflowers Blacksun & The Kronk Men A resurgence and rebirth of a local woman fronted noise metal band, -Ether (nonEther) sets the volume to eleven and we are just gonna keep on rattling those windows with gritty Blackflowers Blacksun while The Kronk Men melt your brain out’yer ears! 21+. 9pm. Free.
Midtown Ballroom Bravo The Bagchaser “Not Normal Tour” Midtown Events brings you Bravo The Bagchaser “Not Normal Tour” w/ Heembeezy , Lil Vada, & Drexthejoint Saturday, Aug. 24 at Domino Room. 8-11:59pm. $25.
Northside Bar & Grill The HWY 97 Band Local classic rock band The HWY 97 band performs at Northside Bar and Grill. 8-11pm. Free.
On Tap Lucas Lawson at On Tap Live music on the lawn with Lucas Lawson. On Tap offers 35 tap handles, including a wide variety of craft beer, cider, wine and kombucha. Our 6 food trucks satisfy every palette. 6-8pm. Free.
River’s Place Salsa On The Patio @ Rivers Place Join us at River’s Place Tap House + Food Carts for a fun filled Salsa music and dance night. Kicking the party off with a half hour beginner friendly Salsa dance lesson and other Latin music by DJ SOLO. 6-8:30pm.
Silver Moon Brewing Oregon Folk Fest Join Silver Moon Brewing in a celebration of Folk music in Central Oregon. Fri., Aug. 23 and Sat., Aug. 24 in beautiful Bend at Silver Moon Brewing. $35 per day or $60 for both. 6-11pm. $40.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Goatwhore Goatwhore performs at Volcanic Theatre Pub with special guests Vitrol, Thantifaxath and Gravewitch. 9pm. $20.
25 Sunday
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.
Bend Brewing Company 3ofWe Live on the Lawn at Bend Brewing! 3ofWe connects the audience with engaging music that takes each listener on a journey. They bring an original sound and infectious energy with their kaleidoscopic songs. 3-5pm. Free.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Trivia Night Sunday Funday Trivia with Sean. Gather your team, or roll solo and find a spot early in the cafe, knowledge tests begin at 6pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 6-8pm. Free.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater KALEOPayback Tour 2024 Kaleo has announced a North American headlining tour. The headlining outing, dubbed the Payback tour, launches Aug. 25 in Bend, and wraps up Oct. 10 in Cleveland.7pm. $39.
Juniper Preserve Free Your Voice. Cave Choir & Sound Bath In a special cave choir, lead by Deena Kamm, we will practice movement and vocalizations to find our voice and release any insecurities to the void of the cave. Open your hearts bringing awareness to the energy in your voice and body and then relax deeply for a sound bath. 10am. $55.
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 Zipline 4-piece string centric band based out of Bend. Specializing in funky pants, homemade instrumentation, and fun. 6-8pm. Free.
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Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) provides healthcare to low-income, working adults who live in Central Oregon and have no medical insurance or means to pay for care. We use a community approach, where dedicated in-clinic volunteers and local medical partners collaborate to provide patients with necessary primary and specialty medical care, prescription medications, and mental health care Our patients are working members of our community and have included construction tradespeople, hospitality workers, small business owners, landscapers, ranchers, bicycle mechanics, home health care workers, daycare providers, cosmetologists, and retail workers, just to name a few VIM’s patients are ages 19 to 64 The majority have one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and/or mental health diagnoses. All of these conditions are manageable with medical oversight and access to care.
This is where our community comes in. At VIM, patient costs are funded by donations from local and regional individual, corporate and foundation supporters Because of the dedicated efforts of our volunteers, every $1 raised is leveraged into $2.07, generating over $155 million in care since we opened in 2004.
There are many ways to become involved with VIM – as a patient, volunteer, community medical partner, or donor. Our work is far-reaching, positively affecting employees, employers, families, and other local support services If you’re looking to feel appreciated, VIM is the place to be! “Thank you” is the phrase we hear most often It is also the phrase we say most frequently, knowing that so many people give from their hearts to make our community a better place for all We invite you to join us.
VIM receives nonprofit status from IRS
A HISTORY OF VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Signed
VIM opens clinic doors at current location
ACA Enrollment and Medicaid Expansion
VIM Charitable Pharmacy becomes licensed
EPIC Implementation (electronic health record)
Community Connect Partner St. Charles Health System
VIM celebrates 20 years in clinic facility!
COVID-19 Pandemic while challenging, not one VIM patient admitted to ICU or died from COVID-19
Along with medically trained in-clinic volunteers, we rely on support from our network of pro-bono medical and dental partners These partners represent many specialties and see patients upon referral from VIM in their own offices and facilities, at no cost. We appreciate the value of partners’ time and willingness to work with us Thus, we carefully rotate patients among pro-bono providers to keep our requests well-balanced throughout the community With everyone doing a little, we can really accomplish a lot!
For more information about our Pro-bono partner program email us at info@vim-cascades org.
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VOLUNTEER AT VIM
Who Volunteers at VIM?
Our volunteers range in age from 18 to 84 and are a mix of medical professionals, community members and students
What's the process?
All volunteers submit an application online, participate in an intake phone call to match skills and interest to an opportunity, and once accepted, participate in applicable training and orientation to hit the ground running!
How much time does it take?
Many volunteers work one morning, afternoon or evening each week for a four-hour shift. Some volunteers work more, some work less, dependent on their availability and volunteer role
Follow the QR Code to learn more!
By becoming a member of VIM’s monthly giving campaign, you'll join a dedicated community of supporters who are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of underserved and uninsured people across Central Oregon. Your regular monthly contributions provide stable funding source to continue our vital work and expand our impact in the months and years to come.
Joining our Community of Care is easy. Simply follow the QR code or reach out to Courtney for assistance at cgallant@vim-cascades.org.
I’m very thankful for every dollar donated because it eans other people like me have somewhere to go when they need a doctor ”
"I can't believe the help VIM provided at a time when I felt so stuck. It still gets me emotional. Everything just seemed to fall into place and I attribute that to the dedication of the volunteers at VIM "
- Jane, VIM patient
- Raul, VIM patient
g oncerns and, like many of our patients, was diagnosed with prediabetes He enrolled in our Diabetes Wellness Program and worked with Kim Rojas Drew, RN, our Diabetes Nurse Care Coordinator Kim helped Omar learn to use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to track his blood sugar throughout the day He said at first anytime it would beep he would worry, but once Kim taught him how to use it he has found the device extremely helpful to understand how his diet and daily activity directly affects his blood sugar levels
Omar also participated in VIM's "Men's Night Out!" health education class and said the opportunity allowed him to be with other men in a space he felt comfortable asking questions about his health and what he could do to improve it He said since going to VIM for his healthcare and managing prediabetes he feels empowered to take charge of his health and isn't afraid to ask questions and learn what he needs to do to address health concerns Omar also shared how his experience with VIM positively impacted his whole family, "We are eating less red meat and salty foods, and more vegetables My wife and I watch healthy recipe videos to learn to make new, healthy recipes for our kids."
HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AT VIM
In 2023 VIM was awarded a grant by Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation to launch a robust Diabetes Wellness Program, supporting a patient population over half of which struggle to manage diabetes Our program offers culturally sensitive healthcare and continuous glucose monitoring devices, as well as diabetes education workshops (open to the public), children’s activities led by a local librarian, fun movement activities, and whole-family engagement to build support for better outcomes
“This program is a perfect example of the equitable healthcare outcomes we are achieving at VIM through the dedication of our volunteer doctors, nurses, and pro-bono specialist network,” said executive director, Kat Mastrangelo
VIM’s program is on the leading edge nationally for offering effective treatment for low-income community members VIM scored highest across Coverys applicants because of the clinic’s consistent high-quality outcomes achieved through the systematic and culturally sensitive support for low-income patients “We are providing some of the most effective and comprehensive diabetes services of any free clinic in the U.S.,” said Diabetes RN Care Coordinator Kim Rojas Drew, RN, BSN “We proactively call patients to check on their progress and to provide follow up on education sessions.”
For more information on our Diabetes Wellness Program email us at info@vim-cascades org
Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Jrod The Problem, Savage Watson and The Clumzys The Problem is a self-taught, self-made phenomenon in an age of copy/paste corporate noise. He brings the mental imagery of early Eminem, with a unique style cultivated from the life of a Native American and Mexican American kid raised on the desert streets. Any fan of hip-hop will quickly find a favorite track. 6-9pm. $10.
Volcanic Theatre Pub The Verve Pipe Volcanic Theatre Pub presents The Verve Pipe with Jessi O and The Muchness. With a reputation for spectacular live performances, the multi-platinum alternative rock band The Verve Pipe are recognized worldwide for their radio hits "Photograph", "Hero", "Happiness Is", "Never Let You Down" and the #1 smash single "The Freshmen." 9pm. $25.
26 Monday
Bend Brewing Company TEB Live at Bend Brewing Company Local Bend band TEB plays the BBC lawn 7pm. Free.
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays at Bridge 99 Trivia Mondays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. Inhouse menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm.Free. The Yard at Bunk + Brew Open Mic Monday Sign-up at 5:30pm. 3 song maximum/or 15-minute spots. Singles/duos/trios (no bands) (Cajun OK). Food and beverage carts on-site. Originals or covers. Minors welcome. 6-8pm. Free.
$25 gift card! 6-8pm. Free.
Elements Public House Open Mic with DMM Music Come jam with some great local musicians and enjoy an evening of music, great food and full bar. Musician sign-up at 6pm. Sound and PA provided by DMM Music LLC Located at the North end of Redmond. An award-winning full bar and great food! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free.
On Tap Eric Leadbetter at On Tap Live music on the lawn with Eric Leadbetter. On Tap offers 35 tap handles, including a wide variety of craft beer, cider, wine and kombucha. Our 6 food trucks satisfy every palette. 6-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy
Open Mic Join the #1 Open Mic at Silver Moon Brewing every Monday! Sign-ups at 6:30pm sharp. Perform or watch—maybe even witness a Roast Battle! Plus, opportunities for paid gigs. 6:30-9pm. Free.
SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Monday Big Lawn Series The Suttle Lodge is a perfect stop for touring bands and musicians. Allowing The Suttle Lodge to showcase some incredible artists from near and far. Catch a variety of tunes on the big lawn every Monday from 6-8pm. Free.
The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Bottles and Boards - Game Night Grab your favorite board game or borrow one! Every Monday is Game Night! Pair a bottle of wine with a selection of charcuterie boards and get $5 off Whites or $10 off Reds. Fun times and great wines! Cheers! 2-9pm. Free.
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.
BENDTICKET
Tuesday
Bangers & Brews Redmond UKB Trivia UKB Trivia Tuesdays 6:30pm start time at Bangers and Brews in Redmond! Join this week for this unique “Live Trivia Game Show.” Meet up to compete for prizes! UKB Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins. Great menu and beers! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Bend Ecstatic An all-out, full-on, spectacular music and free-form movement journey happens every Tuesday on one of the biggest dance floors in Bend. A no-booze and no-shoes venue. No experience required, no dance instructions given. Just really excellent music curation and a big, clean floor to explore your unique movement across. 7:45-10pm. $15-$25 sliding scale.
The Cellar-A Porter Brewing CompaShine Your Light (Open Mic) Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Hosted By: Mari. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All artists welcome! 6pm. Free.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. 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. If you wish to perform sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free.
The Domino Room Surfer Girl Introducing Surfer Girl, led by the charismatic Carter Reeves, the former front manof the hip-hop/pop sensation Aer. Embodying the laid-back spirit of coastal living, Carter has seamlessly transitioned from his Aer days to craft a sound that’s all about good vibes and groovy rhythms. Their music seamlessly combines indie-pop, reggae, surf-rock, and hip-hop elements. Hailing from Wayland, Massachusetts, Carter’s music captures the essence of sun-soaked days and breezy evenings. 8pm. $17.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater Dave Matthews Band Grammy award-winning funklaced jam band, Dave Matthews Band, electrifies the stage. Whether it’s for classic love songs like “Crash into Me,” or poignant political power ballads such as, “Don’t Drink the Water,” fans of mid-’90s pop are sure to not be disappointed. 7pm. $162.
Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Karaoke Night with DJ Chris 6-8pm. Free.. 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.
MUSIC
Rancher’s Memorial Summer Concert
Celebrate the western way of life with a Western themed summer concert at Rancher’s Memorial. Featuring award-winning songwriter Kerry Grombacher. The Rancher’s Memorial is located at the northeast corner of the Crook County Fairgrounds. Aug. 24, Noon-1:30pm. Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St., Prineville, Prineville. Contact: 541-447-3715. sean. briscoe@crookcountyor.gov. Free.
Sunriver Music Festival Classical Concert III: FIRE This concert opens with Beethoven’s depiction of the God of Fire via his Overture from The Creatures of Prometheus before hearing Haydn’s “Fire“ Symphony. The second half includes Manuel de Falla’s Nights in the Gardens of Spain—a set of three nocturnes featuring pianist Joyce Yang—and closes with the Ritual Fire Aug. 21, 7:30-9:30pm. Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-9310. tickets@sunrivermusic.org. Tickets start at $45 ($45-$88); age 25 & under - $25. Sunriver Music Festival Season Finale Classical Concert: AIR The Festival season finale features Musica Celestis, a beautiful, meditative work by Aaron Jay Kernis, and Michael Torke’s Sky, a bluegrass-inspired concerto written for and premiered by Tessa Lark. The season closes with Mozart’s brilliant and ever-popular “Jupiter” Symphony. Aug. 23, 7:30-9:30pm. Great Hall, Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver. Contact: 541593-9310. tickets@sunrivermusic.org. Tickets start at $45 ($45-$88); age 25 & under - $25. Sunriver Music Festival Solo Violin Concert with Tessa Lark The picturesque Great Hall sets the scene for an eclectic solo performance from violinist Tessa Lark, who is praised for her astounding range of sounds, technical agility and musical elegance. Aug. 22, 7:30-9pm. Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-9310. tickets@sunrivermusic.org. Tickets start at $36 ($36-$74); age 25 & under - $25.
FILM EVENTS
Crown Jewels The Mission To Save America’s Oldest Trees “Crown Jewels” documents a year-long journey through some of the last ancient forests on US public lands. Through local advocates and grassroots storytelling, the film makes a case for protecting mature and old-growth forests across the federal estate and shows how the audience can help. Aug. 26, 6:30-8:30pm. The Embark Coworking Community, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend. Free. Full Draw Film Tour Full Draw Film Tour is back in 2024 to unite all outdoorspeople and get you fired up for fall. Join Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for bowhunting on the big screen from independent filmmakers, presented by ONXHUNT! Plus, chances to win free door prizes and stellar raffle items. Aug. 22, 7-10pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 330391-1138. $23.
Tin Pan Creature Features - An American Werewolf in London Join your local arthouse cinema for a weekly series of the Tin Pan team’s favorite sci fi and horror films, outside in Tin Pan Alley! Aug. 22, 8:15pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $17.
ARTS + CRAFTS
Date Night - Cutting Boards Bring a friend or loved one and create beautiful, handmade one-plank cutting boards together. We’ll have materials ready and each of you will get to design and craft your own cutting board. You’ll use a variety of woodshop tools including the bandsaw, sanders, router and more while you learn skills. Aug. 23, 6-8:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $129.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 AT 6PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 8PM
Based in its home country of Iceland, KALEO brings a seamless blend of folk, blues, country and rock music to worldwide audience. Catch the Grammy-nominated Icelandic rockers on the Payback tour. Sun., Aug. 25, 7pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
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By Savannah Mendoza
GUNG HO Jeshua Marshall’s Oregon Folk Fest Debuts in Bend
The two-day festival at Silver Moon Brewing
highlights
folk talent from near and far
Longtime Bend musician Jeshua Marshall, known for his dynamic presence in the local music scene, is launching the inaugural Oregon Folk Fest at Silver Moon Brewing. The two-day festival, running from Aug. 23-24, is set to celebrate local talent and redefine what folk music means. I spoke with Marshall to discuss his vision for the event, his music career and his push for inclusivity in the folk music scene. Answers have been edited for concision and clarity.
Source Weekly: It’s great that you’re not only organizing the Oregon Folk Festival, but also performing. How does it feel to balance both roles?
Jeshua Marshall: Thank you, I debated whether I should, but since it’s the first one, I decided to go for it. I’m used to organizing and performing at events, but I’ve got a lot of help this time.
SW: How do events like this contribute to Bend’s local music scene?
JM: They bring people together, especially with a focus on local artists. Bend has a thriving music scene across multiple genres. I’ve noticed the Sisters Folk Festival doesn’t highlight local artists much, so I saw an opportunity to nurture and help grow the local folk scene while also showcasing artists from outside of the area.
SW: The lineup sounds exciting. Can you tell us more about it?
JM: I’m really excited about the lineup. We have Sister Speak, an artist from Kelowna, British Columbia, where my family is from. Fox & Bones from Portland are also great – they started Portland Folk Fest a few years ago. A big part of the festival is inclusivity. I believe punk rock and hip-hop are a form of urban folk music to me. We have the band 1876, an Indigenous
pow-wow punk rock band, headlining the indoor stage, which I’m calling the “Punk as Folk” stage. Other acts include The Brothers Reed, a bluegrass duo from Southern Oregon, local rock band Not Your Ex-Lover and troubadour Jason Dea West. We’ve got a lot of great artists this year.
SW: What drew you to folk music?
JM: It’s a bit cliché, but it chose me. My grandma playing mandolin and my cousins sang country and bluegrass. I started with punk rock but transitioned to folk music around age 18. My band I was in, Larry and His Flask, influenced the folk-punk scene.
SW: What can fans expect from your performance at the festival?
JM: We’ve put together a unique set just for the festival – a jazzy, folky trio with me on guitar and kick drum, Wendy Wampler on clarinet and Miguel Mendoza on trumpet.
SW: What are you most excited for at the festival?
JM: Spending time with everyone – old friends, new friends and hearing different music. I’m looking forward to seeing what collaborations come out of this.
SW: Any artists you’re particularly looking forward to seeing?
JM: I’m stoked to see 1876 again, Sister Speak, Fox & Bones and Jason Dea West. And also, folks I haven’t seen before like Tom Conley, Bonnie Stewart and Eric Long. I’m excited to see everyone there.
Oregon Folk Fest Fri., Aug. 23-Sat., Aug. 24
Moon Brewing
Courtesy Tristan Lane Photography
Intro to Wood Lathe Bowls This class focuses on turning bowls and other hollow shapes like platters, vases, and more. This class covers creating an object from beginning to end: mounting, rounding, shaping, hollowing, sanding, finishing, and finally, removing the finished object. During this class, you learn in detail the operation of the lathe. Aug. 26, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $179.
ManicRainbow’s Tie Dye Workshop
Come make your own handmade tie dye with ManicRainbow, a Bend local tie dye artist. $35 gets you one pint from Immersion Brewing and one Cotton T-shirt to dye. Spots can be reserved by venmo: @zackfredev (note: please put “tie dye workshop August 22”). Aug. 22, 6-8pm. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 585-208-0944. $35.
Natural Dye Workshop Series: 24 Natural Dye Samples for Color Journal In this one-day workshop, we will delve into natural dye processes and engage in hands-on lessons about dye plant harvesting, building dye pots, and coaxing color from plants. Using pre-mordanted fibers, the workshop will focus on the basics of natural dyes and the ecstatic magic of plantbased color. Aug. 24, 10am-3pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0700. inquiries@roundhousefoundation.org. $150.
PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS
Artist Reception: Meet Kathy Deggendorfer - Fourth Friday Art Walk - Sisters Oregon Makin’ It Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon Artist Kathy Deggendorfer. Meet Kathy and view her newly released giclee prints during the Sisters Oregon Fourth Friday Art Walk. Aug. 23, 4-7pm. Makin’ It Local, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-4722. hello@makinitlocal.com. Free.
Modern Love Learn the history of love stories in literature. Kama O’Connor, a Clatsop Community College writing instructor, writes and researches love stories and the ways they’ve changed over time. Aug. 23, 11am-Noon. Sisters Library, 110 North Cedar Street, Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1063. beccar@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Natural History of Lake Abert Hear about Oregon’s culturally and ecologically extraordinary hypersaline lake with reseracher and author Ron Larson. Ron will share his striking photos, videos, and his concerns about how the future of Lake Abert urgently needs our ongoing attention so that it remains an essential part of the Great Basin. Aug. 21, 2-3pm. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
THEATER
Breen Acting Foundation Workshop
Join master teacher-actor-director John Breen in an acting workshop that blends improvisation, intention, peak performance psychology, and physicality to attain a Fearless Presence. Elevate your craft with Breen’s innovative techniques and personalized guidance. Unleash your potential by diving into this dynamic, supportive environment. Some acting experience is preferred. Aug. 22, 6:30-8:30pm. Open Space, 220 NE Lafayette, Bend. Contact: 503-288-0044. improvbend@ gmail.com. $65.
Proof by David Auburn This poignant drama about love and reconciliation unfolds on the back porch of a house settled in a suburban university town, that is, like David Auburn’s writing, both simple and elegant. Thursdays-Sundays, 7:30pm. Through Aug. 31. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Contact: 541699-2840. info@thegreenhousecabaret.com. $38-$48.
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Cascade Classic - Bend Rugby Join the annual pre-season Cascade Classic Rugby Tournament, drawing teams from all over the Pacific Northwest! This exciting all-day event will feature intense matches, including an old boys’ game with the Bend “Even Roughers,” and Bend’s team defending its title. Aug. 24, 9am-4pm. Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: joinbendrugby@gmail.com. Free.
Guided Forest Bath Join a 1-hour guided Forest Bath in beautiful Shevlin Park to deeply connect to the natural world and feed your soul. Forest bathing, also known as Shinrin Yoku, is a practice where participants bathe themselves in the forest atmosphere. Led by Missie Wikler, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Registration required. Aug. 22, 2-3pm. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
VOLUNTEER
Milkweed Seed Packing Party Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a milkweed seed packing party! One of the best ways to help struggling monarch butterflies is to plant native milkweed. Help prepare native milkweed seed packets by counting tiny seeds, adding them to seed packs, and sealing envelopes so they can be distributed. Aug. 22, 10am-Noon. Deschutes Land Trust, 210 NW Irving Ave. Suite 102, Bend. Contact: 541330-0017. mo@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free. 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
AARP Driver Safety Course Refresh your safe driving skills, and you may save money on car insurance! Become a safer and more confident driver, learn skills and strategies you can use on the road, and discover defensive driving techniques to use daily! This course is for those 50+. Call today to register: 503-676-3653. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8:45am-4pm. Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend. Contact: 503-676-3653. m.griffin.aarp@gmail. com. $20/AARP members, $25/all others. Bend Honda Element Meetup 2024 Come hang out with other like minded Element owners! Show off your E camper builds, your sweet roof rack or just hang out and get some inspiration from fellow Element owners. Free event open to owners, future owners and enthusiasts. Aug. 24, 10am-Noon. O’Reilly Auto Parts, 63455 N Hwy 97 #10, Bend. Contact: 336-340-9551. Free.
Boneyard’s 5th Annual “Summer’s End” Motorcycle Ride Join for the 5th Annual Boneyard “Summer’s End” Motorcycle Ride. Register day of at 9am at Boneyard Pub, kickstands up at 10:30am. $65 per rider includes breakfast, lunch, rider bag & more. Live music post ride with Dry Canyon Stampede. Proceeds benefit Parkinson’s Resources of OR. Aug. 25, 9am-5pm. Boneyard Pub, 1955 NE Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-7184. info@Boneyardbeer.com. $65 per Rider.
Character Cake: Acting Workshop
CO Crafted and Bend Parks and Rec are super excited to offer this workshop led by Mark Baron. Together we’ll explore a layered approach to building a quality character on stage that will make for a “sweet” performance! Check out more information and register online: register.cocreated.live. Aug. 24, 4:45-7pm. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 267-980-7982. mdbaron87@gmail.com. $35.
Nerd Night presents: Super Science Trivia Nerd Night presents: Super Science Trivia. Test your science knowledge, win prizes and have fun. Aug. 27, 7-9pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: jake@skeptoid. com. Free..
EVENTS + MARKETS
Northwest Crossing Farmers Market Discover a bounty of seasonal produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese, handmade items, beautiful flowers, tasty morsels, and so much more! Support our local farmers and artisans. Open every Saturday during summer season from 10am to 2pm. Northwest Crossing Drive. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 28. NorthWest Crossing, NorthWest Crossing, Bend. Free.
Sisters Farmers Market Visit Sisters Farmers Market to experience the bounty of Central Oregon! Browse fresh produce, locally raised meats, seafood, artisanal food products, and find the perfect handcrafted gift from local makers. Enjoy live music and be sure to visit our website to see each Sunday’s community activity schedule! Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Oct. 27. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail. com. Free.
FAMILY + KIDS
Beekeeping 101 with E’Angela Curry Come join us Saturday to learn the basics and how to get started beekeeping with E’Angela Curry from Tanglewood Apiary. Registration is required on our website. Aug. 24, 10-11:30am. Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond HWY, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0160. info@ schillingsgardenmarket.com. $5. Disney-themed Family Trivia Night Join Five Miles Taphouse for a night of free family fun with Disney-themed trivia. Grab the kids and head down to the patio and see who knows Disney better than the rest. Arrive at 6pm to secure a spot for your family team. Play starts at 6:30pm and lasts about an hour. Aug. 22, 6-7:30pm. Five Miles Taphouse @ 1/8th Street Food Truck Patio, 639 SW 8th Street, Redmond. Contact: 541-550-0667. cheers@fivemilesllc. com. Free.
Kobold’s North Block Summerfest
Live music, unique craft vendors, delicious food trucks, fun kids’ activities, and the Wild Ride Car Show. Plus, support the High Desert Food Farm Alliance, our featured nonprofit. Bring your friends and family to enjoy this fabulous community event filled with entertainment and great local finds! Aug. 24, 3-9pm. The Vault Taphouse at Kobold Brewing, 245 SW Sixth St., Redmond. Free.
Waldorf Grades Program Info Session
Is your child experiencing school burnout? Not looking forward to going back to school? Do you want something more nurturing, creative, and inspiring from your child’s school experience? Come hear how Waldorf education engages students and inspires them to want to learn. Aug. 22, 5-6pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 802-279-4946. info@bendwaldorf.com. Free.
BEER + DRINK
Best Bloody Mary Ever Cocktail Competition presented by Crater Lake Spirits Bars and restaurants across Central Oregon will compete to see who makes the Best Bloody Mary Ever! The top 6 bars and restaurants from the preliminary round will compete live at Worthy Brewing in front of a panel of judges and an audience of spectators. Aug. 25, 1-4pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 503-883-3831. socialmedia@craterlakespirits. com. $18.
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Pub Run at Midtown Yacht Club Cascade Lakes Fun Run Pub Run (or walk)! 3-5 mile walk/run starting from Midtown Yacht Club at 6pm. Raffle prizes. $1 off CLBC Pints.Thu, Aug. 22, 6-8pm and Tue, Sept. 17, 6-8pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE 4th Street, Bend. Free.
Dogs and Lagers Bring your very good dogs and enjoy deliciously crisp lagers with live local music on a sunshine-y summer day on the Crux lawn. Aug. 24, 11am-6pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-3333. Free.
Susan’s Barbecue Last Bash Last chance to get Susan’s Barbecue! Full menu of oak smoked brisket, pulled pork, spareribs, fried chicken, smoked meat tacos and more! Live music starts at 2pm and food is served until sold out. Probably around 6pm. Aug. 24, 3-7pm. Boneyard Taproom, 37 NW Lake Place, Bend. Contact: susan@cypresshospitality.com. Free.
Tuesday Wine on the Deck Come sit, relax and learn from the different local wineries featured on our year-round wine list. Each glass will be paired with a unique array of small-plates from our chef, using season ingredients to complement each wine. Reservations required. Purchase tickets via the Bend Ticket link. Tuesdays, 3-6pm. Through Aug. 27. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $60. Viaggio Bubble Bar Join us for our monthly Bubble Bar all weekend long! Enjoy a flight of 3 very special champagnes, plus additional by-theglass champagne specials and menu selections to complement. Fri, Aug. 23, Noon-9pm, Sat, Aug. 24, Noon-9pm and Sun, Aug. 25, 2-8pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@ viaggiowine.com. Varies based on selection.
Five-piece indie-rock band based in Los Angeles; Mt. Joy returns to Bend. Its members are Matt Quinn, Sam Cooper, Sotiris Eliopoulos, Jackie Miclau and Michael Byrnes. Fri., Aug. 23, 6:30pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
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CHOW C Pickled Peppers: The Common Denominator
As summer veggies burst out of the garden, pickling helps preserve them for cooler days ahead
By Ari Levaux
Sometimes the truth takes a moment to sink in before finally ringing true. Like when Chloe suggested that a sandwich is basically America’s version of sushi. At the time I happily took it as a compliment on the chicken sandwich I’d just made for her. But the more I got to thinking I realized she had quite a point. Both sushi and sandwich represent pinnacles of compound complexity, both being composed of myriad pieces, each one of which requires a different process to create.
Her sandwich, for example, contained a blend of light and dark meats that I’d hand-peeled from a high-end rotisserie chicken, and then refried in olive oil with slivers of new garlic. That chicken is a huge multi-step process all of its own, just to become a single layer in a matrix of complex components. Similarly, pickles are an ingredient that require a recipe of their own. Chloe’s sandwich contained a sliced sweet pepper that had been pickled in the same jar as freshly roasted jalapenos. It had absorbed the menacing flavor of the jalapeno without the punch, making you cringe like you are about to get smacked, but you get kissed by sweetness instead. As it happens there is a place for pickles in sushi as well.
My first cooking job ever was as a sandwich maker. I excelled. At about the same time I took my first cooking class, a 10-week course on sushi-making. That was 38 years ago, but the many lessons of that job and that class have remained fresh in my mind. Such as never to argue with a waiter who is high on cocaine. Or in the case of sushi making, the never-ending chore of hand-fanning the rice — to drive off the steam and cool it faster — whilst simultaneously paddle-fluffing the rice with the other hand. Once cooled, we would gently cut in the seasoned vinegar, using precise paddle motions that were developed to avoid crushing the grains of rice.
On the surface, making a pot of rice may not have much in common with breadmaking. But both processes share paramount cultural and nutritional importance in their respective societies of origin. Rice is the dietary backbone of Asia, and there are countless regional variations on how it is prepared and served. And in America, bread is considered the greatest thing since sliced bread.
I remember the frustration I felt during week two of my sushi class. After mastering rice making
the prior week, I was ready to start rolling up fish. Instead, we pickled daikon radish and ginger. In my youthful state of impatience, I did not appreciate the absolutely essential importance of the pickle. In sushi. In sandwich. In every other bite you take.
Whatever the context, the job of the pickle is always the same: to add a burst of acid with which to cut through the richness of the bite, like a sip of wine in a mouthful of cheese.
I would be remiss not to discuss the condiments. In the world of sushi, of course, soy sauce and wasabi rule. And they aren’t afraid of mayo. On the sandwich we have mustard, which confers a fire similar to that of wasabi, and mayo as well. All told, both sushi and sandwich can have pickles, proteins, mayo, and mustard/wasabi, all held together by culturally appropriate complex carbohydrates.
Every non-rookie sandwich maker knows the bread must be toasted in order to not be made soggy by the condiments and pickles. But sometimes that crusted bread can cut the inside of your mouth. I have a trick that solves this problem in breathtaking fashion.
Put two slices of bread in a toaster oven, one atop the other so they are pressed together like an empty sandwich. This results in the outer sides of each slice getting toasted, while the in-facing sides remain untoasted and soft. When it’s time to make your sandwich, reverse the orientation so the toasted sides face in, so you can lather them with mayo and other condiments like you do. The toasted sides won’t get sogged by the condiments, while the side of the bread slices that meet your mouth is as soft as the day it was sliced. Props to Steve Elliot of Lifeline Farm in Victor, Montana, for teaching me this life-changing trick.
Speaking of life-changing, today’s recipe is for the jar of pickled carrots and peppers that added so much pizazz to Chloe’s chicken sandwich. Whether it’s sushi, sandwich, steak, salad, soup, taco, scrambled eggs, take-out…the contents of this jar are as versatile as hot sauce, but crunchier. Alas, teaching you how to pickle is more responsibility than my lawyers will allow me to take on. However, on the off-chance that you already know the basics of pickling, or can read the instructions on a box of mason jar lids, I want to present you with the recipe. Follow it if you can.
Pickled Peppers and Carrots
The peppers will deliver sweet and spice, while the carrots give their earthy crunch. Altogether, the contents of this jar can improve nearly any meal.
For each quart jar:
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (brown or yellow or preferably mixed)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups carrots, cut into disks
• 4 jalapeno peppers, stems removed, flame roasted until the skins blacken if possible
• 4 sweet peppers, stems removed
Brine:
Equal parts water and cider vinegar
Notes:
Add the mustard seeds, salt and sugar to the jar (s) first. Then the carrots and peppers. Heat the brine (2 cups per jar) and pour it into the jars. Process in a waterbath according to the instructions included in a box of mason jar lids.
Pickled perfection, ideal for a sandwich or just straight out of the jar.
Ari Levaux
LITTLE BITES
By Nicole Vulcan
Haven Bagel Opens
Baked goods brand debuts its coffee, bagel and sandwich shop in Reed South Plaza
Haven Bagels + Coffee is now open in the southeast corner of Bend. The spot held its soft opening Aug. 16, featuring the bagels the company has become known for, along with some other special treats. For breakfast, try any number of the flavored bagels. On the day we visited, options included favorites such as Everything and Parmesan, along with Cranberry Orange and Pepperoncini Garlic Swiss, served with cream cheese or labneh, a soft cheese made from yogurt. The shop also serves a gluten-free bagel. Also check out the selection of yogurt parfaits, and tempting baked goods like the Sunday Roll, offered with crème friache, brown sugar and orange zest. For lunch, offerings include bagel sandwiches that come with tuna, turkey or lox, as well as a selection of
tartines — or open-faced sandwiches — that come with toppings such as burrata and blueberries, avocado or sun-dried tomato and mozzarella.
“A farm-to-table artisan expression, Haven is deeply committed to wholesome non-GMO & organic ingredients, local farm partnerships & sustainable sourcing,” reads a description on its website.
Haven held its grand opening on Aug. 17. The shop is located in the new retail center at the corner of SW 27th Street and Reed Market Road, and is open daily from 6:30am to 2pm.
Haven Bagel + Coffee 61579 SW 27th St., Bend Open Daily 6:30am-2pm havenbagelandcoffee.com
San Diego Style Burritos for Bend SDiegos brings a dose of SoCal flavor to the Old Ironworks
Anew food truck on Bend’s west side is serving up burritos, Southern California style. Those familiar with SoCal style burritos will know the signature ingredient: french fries, hand-cut, served in nearly every version of the burrito. SDiego’s opened this summer in the Old Iron Works complex, near Café Des Chutes and The Workhouse. Classic SoCal flavors include Jalapeño Burrito with those hand-cut fries, fried jalapeño, onions, cilantro, sour cream, cheese and your choice of chicken, pork, steak or sauteed mushrooms. Make it the Calfornia Burrito by subtracting the jalapeño. Another classic: The Califor nia Fish Burrito with fried fish, pico de gallo, fries, cabbage and cheese. And because it’s Cali style, there’s also a Keto Salad on the menu offering all the SoCal-Mexican flavors, but without
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CULTURE
Bend’s Ellen Waterston Named Oregon Poet Laureate
Prolific local author, poet, is Oregon’s 11th poet laureate
By Nicole Vulcan
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has named Bend’s own Ellen Waterston the state’s 11th poet laureate.
“The Oregon Poet Laureate fosters the art of poetry, encourages literacy and learning, addresses central issues relating to humanities and heritage, and reflects on public life in Oregon,” according to the governor’s office.
Locals may know Waterston from any number of her literary pursuits, including being the founder of the nonprofit, Nature of Words, the founder of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, now associated with the High Desert Museum, and as an instructor in Oregon State University-Cascades’ Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Low-Residency program. Readers of the Source Weekly will also know Waterston as the columnist behind “The Third Act,” a column on ageism and ageing that appears in the fourth issue of each month (including this issue!).
"Ellen Waterston stands out for her commitment to community engagement, her focus on bringing different ways of living and different parts of the state together, and her notable ability to describe the moments, places and people that make Oregon, Oregon,” Kotek stated in a press release on Aug. 15.
To be considered for the honor, poets are nominated by community members. Then a 20-person committee of writers, poets and cultural leaders reviews the nominees and narrows the list for the Governor to decide upon.
During her two-year tenure as poet laureate, Waterston will do a minimum of 10 public readings per year around the state — a process that looks a little different for each poet laureate. During previous poet laureate Anis Mojgani’s
term from 2020 to 2024, the Portland-based poet — the youngest ever poet laureate in Oregon — spent the pandemic years scribing and sharing poems from his studio window. Waterson’s tenure will also be steeped in a sense of place, and also a sense of where she stands in life.
“Being on this side of the mountains, which is really exciting, I will focus a lot on Central and Eastern Oregon in my travels — much of it is determined by people requesting my appearance,” Waterston told the Source Weekly. “I'm not shy about recognizing out loud that I am an elder, and I hope to bring that message to fellow elders that, well, basically, it's not over till it's over.
“I want to acknowledge elders — acknowledge the amount of time we've been walking on this planet, and encourage them, all of us, to realize we've got a lot to offer and a lot to say.”
As the 11th poet laureate, Waterson follows an esteemed roster of poets, including Edwin Charles Markham (1921–1940); Ben Hur Lampman (1951–1954); Ethel Romig Fuller (1957–1965); William Stafford (1974–1989); Lawson Inada (2006–2010); Paulann Petersen (20102014); Peter Sears (2014-2016); Elizabeth Woody (2016-2018); Kim Stafford (2018-2020); and Anis Mojgani (2020-2024).
“The truth is: Ellen Waterston’s poems arrive,” wrote Lawson Fusao Inada, Oregon’s fifth poet laureate. “They situate themselves naturally, to proceed in compelling, telling ways. Each poem leaves something behind.”
Those looking for a place to see Waterston in action can attend the upcoming In a Landscape piano concert with Hunter Noack at Fort Rock on Sept. 22, followed by a pie social and barn dance at the Fort Rock Grange.
As Oregon's new poet laureate, Ellen Waterston says she will champion elders.
Photo by Scott Nelson
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Get ready for the 2024 Endless Summer Nights Fundraiser, proudly sponsored by Mike's Fence Center and benefiting Heart of Oregon Corps!
Bring the entire family to this outdoor celebration hosted by R&H Construction. Enjoy an evening filled with mouthwatering food trucks, refreshing local brews, chances to go home with exciting prizes, and thrilling Cycle Pub races.
Plus, there's plenty of fun for the kids and the kids at heart in our Family Fun Zone, featuring bounce houses, face painting, a photobooth, cornhole, and more!
SC SCREEN In Space, No One Can Hear Your Chest Bursting
"Alien: Romulus" scares up a mixed bag of fun
By Jared Rasic
Depending on what you think of the “Alien” franchise, the following statement will either sound like a huge compliment or damning with faint praise: “Alien: Romulus” is the third best film of the franchise by a hair. Set between 1979’s seminal sci-fi/ horror masterpiece “Alien” and James Cameron’s 1986 action extravaganza “Aliens,” director Fede Álvarez has not only made an intensely violent and visually gorgeous “Alien” sequel, but also something that fits nicely between the two originals. It’s got some pretty glaring and, frankly, baffling flaws, but it’s pretty damn fun anyway.
Starring Cailee Spaeny who, after playing Priscilla Presley in Sophia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” a wide-eyed photo journalist way in over her head in “Civil War,” a young, male quantum scientist in “Devs” and a hardluck space orphan in “Alien: Romulus,” is doing one hell of a job reinventing herself with every role she chooses. Spaeny carries “Romulus” with effortless charisma as Rain, an orphan who, along with her “brother” Andy (played by the film-stealing David Jonsson), a synthetic human programmed to take care of her, is desperate to escape the indentured servitude the two besties find themselves in on the sunless colony of Jackson’s Star.
Along with a handful of poor and desperate young miners like herself, Rain and David head to a massive, derelict Weyland-Yutani space station, the Romulus and Remus, where they hope to find cryo chambers that would allow them to escape their star system and lives of servitude. Things obviously go very poorly, because this is an “Alien” movie.
That’s pretty much it! You’ve got six good-looking young adults on a derelict space station fighting for their lives against some old-fashioned Chestbursters, Facehuggers and Xenomorphs. The heart of the movie rests with Rain and her robot brother Andy, whose dynamic together is sweet, complicated and human. In fact, all of the characters are compelling in different ways, making their impending, horrifically violent
What’s really counterintuitive, though, is that the aspects of the film that work the best exist right next to the aspects that don’t, but Álvarez still manages to keep everything moving so quickly and anxiously that it’s never in danger of falling off the rails. From the opening frame of the movie, “Alien: Romulus” not only feels like an “Alien” movie from its DNA outward, it also looks and sounds like a direct sequel to Ridley Scott’s 1979 original. The tech, the design, H.R. Giger’s iconic creature design, the score, the cinematography and the character work all feel deeply reverent to the original film. You can tell Álvarez wants his movie to play directly alongside Scott’s masterpiece. This also leads to the film’s biggest problem: not all of the callbacks and easter eggs work very well. Nostalgia is just not a good enough reason to make a direct sequel to a beloved movie. I feel like the Legacy Sequels to “Halloween,” “Exorcist” and “Ghostbusters” have successfully proved that there needs to be an existential purpose for them to work.
In fact, SPOILERS……… there’s a direct plot point involving a character from “Alien” that looks done with some very subpar deepfake technology that doesn’t even come close to bridging the uncanny valley. It’s befuddling, because it’s a choice that would have been easy to write around and only exists to remind people of the original…but not in a good way. With not just this, but also some directly repeated iconic lines, and a third act that repeats “Alien’s” ending almost beat-by-beat,
Álvarez’s reverence for the original weakens “Romulus” on a story level while simultaneously strengthening it on a design and aesthetic one. Álvarez is a talented filmmaker and doesn’t need to rely on nostalgia to make a good movie. His “Evil Dead” reboot was nothing like the other ones and was stronger for it. END SPOILERS.
While “Alien: Romulus” doesn’t really hold a candle to “Alien” or “Aliens,” it’s still easily the most intense movie I’ve seen so far this year and held me gripped to my chair for almost the entire running time. It doesn’t exist solely for nostalgia, and genuinely wants to scare entire poops from the audience. While there are a few terrible choices throughout, the escalation of terror and the anxiety-inducing, visceral horror really keep the movie’s claws pretty deep in your spine throughout. On top of that, the genuinely disturbing practical effects and the star- making performance from David Jonsson are so awesome that it’s easy to look past the film’s faults.
I’m not entirely sure I followed exactly all of the twisty turny plot machinations that popped up throughout the story, but I still enjoyed trying to understand them. I wonder if there are some deleted scenes that might make the story congeal a little better or if every question I have will be answered in the inevitable sequel. Basically, I think I have the definition of mixed feelings.
“Alien” defined a genre and “Aliens” is one of the most entertaining movies ever made, so holding “Romulus” to that standard is somewhat unfair, but Álvarez and team do enough right for me to genuinely hope we get another film in the franchise that picks up directly after this one. No matter what happens, “Romulus” proves there’s still plenty of (alien) life left in the franchise and that the Xenomorph is just as iconic of a slasher as Michael Myers or Jason Voorhees. But, you know, with acid for blood.
“Alien: Romulus”
Dir. Fede Álvarez
Grade: B-
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Acombination of botulism and bird flu has led to estimates of thousands of birds dying in the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex this summer.
Birds are dying at the Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge in far Northern California. Last week, refuge staff deployed in a boat and collected 500 dead birds from Sump 1A, the largest water body in the Tule Lake Refuge.
John Vradenburg, supervisory biologist at the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex, suspects they’re dealing with a dual outbreak of botulism and highly pathogenic avian influenza, which was discovered in the refuges earlier this summer.
“We’re well-versed in botulism response,” says Vradenburg. “This is a new pressure we’ve never dealt with.”
Irrigators and waterfowl advocates are calling for managers at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to release water from Upper Klamath Lake and divert it to the refuges. Refuge staff are hoping the outbreak doesn’t escalate into a repeat of 2020, when 60,000 ducks, geese, and shorebirds died of botulism.
“Any of us that had been here in 2020 were like, ‘Oh my god; I don’t want to deal with this again,’” says Vradenburg.
Echoes of 2020 outbreak
A complex of six wildlife refuges spanning the Oregon-California border, the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex serves as vital feeding and breeding grounds for tens of
thousands of birds that use the Pacific Flyway to migrate.
The Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges have been teeming with ducks, geese, grebes, and shorebirds this year, thanks in part to a wet winter and a greater allocation of water to the Klamath Project, the management project developed by the Bureau of Reclamation to supply farmers in the Klamath Basin with irrigation water. In spring, the Bureau of Reclamation diverted additional water to the refuges to avoid creating unsafe conditions on the Klamath River while three dams are being removed in Southern Oregon and far Northern California.
“Compared to what we can tell from historic records, this is the highest and most diverse waterbird population we’ve had on Tule Lake in three or four decades,” says Vradenburg. He estimates there are about 30,000 nesting grebes on the large water body known as Sump 1A, and 250,000 molting birds and up to 60,000 ducklings on Sump 1A and Sump 1B combined.
The refuges rely on allocations from the Klamath Project for water; during the recent drought years, they received virtually none.
Tule Lake in particular has transformed, says Moss Driscoll, director of water policy for the Klamath Water Users Association, or KWUA. “What had been a 14,000-acre patch of weeds turned right back into an incredible vibrant wetland.”
But after the last water releases from Upper Klamath Lake in May, the
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wetlands in the refuges began to warm and dry out, heightening the risk for an outbreak of avian botulism.
The disease is caused by a toxin produced by a certain species of soil-dwelling bacteria. Birds become poisoned when they ingest infected fish, water, plant matter, or invertebrates. Infected birds experience nerve damage, weakness, and paralysis; often, they drown because they can’t hold their heads up. The disease spreads as birds feed on other maggot-infested bird carcasses.
The 2020 botulism outbreak was the worst in refuge history. The next summer, with the region still in the grips of a severe drought, a combination of luck and creative management helped avoid another disaster.
The key to preventing botulism “is not letting it get started,” says Driscoll. Wetlands that remain flooded with water circulating through them are less likely to experience an outbreak.
On July 12, KWUA sent the Bureau of Reclamation a letter, urging the agency to take action to avoid a disease outbreak on the refuges, and to increase water allocations to irrigators to save this year’s crop harvests.
Around that same time, refuge staff started spotting dead and dying eared grebes. All of the samples they collected tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. This disease, also known as H5N1, has been ravaging wild and domestic birds across the globe. In the U.S., bird flu has spread to dairy
cows, and there have been several confirmed cases of human infection.
The combination of bird carcasses, drying wetlands, and warm water created a “perfect storm” of conditions for botulism, says Vradenburg.
Though it’s too late to prevent a botulism outbreak now, the damage could be minimized, say advocates. The Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Portland Audubon), California Waterfowl Association, and Ducks Unlimited have all called on the Bureau of Reclamation to divert water to the refuges immediately.
Vradenburg says that would help flush water through the system and cool temperatures. Perhaps most importantly, it would flood more wetlands, helping disperse birds across a greater area — an especially important strategy if the bird flu virus is still present.
In an Aug. 15 letter, KWUA called for “dynamic operations” to circulate water within and between the various wetlands in Tule Lake Refuge. The organization also urged the bureau to provide more water to the Lower Klamath Refuge to support the thousands of hatchlings there. Otherwise, the letter warned, this wetland could go dry before the birds have a chance to fledge.
The Bureau of Reclamation did not respond to JPR’s questions in time for publication.
—This story was originally published by Jefferson Public Radio under a content sharing agreement with Oregon Public Broadcasting and has been edited for length.
By Savannah Mendoza
Gnome-Inspired Fun Awaits at The Little Woody
Celebrate Northwest craft beverages and community spirit over Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend in Bend is about to get a whole lot more whimsical with the return of The Little Woody Festival. This beloved event blends the best of aged beer, cider and whiskey with gnome-inspired costumes, live music, a beer run and interactive games, all while celebrating the community spirit of the Northwest.
“The Little Woody Festival is one of the longest-running beer festivals in Central Oregon,” says Megan Burton, marketing director at Source Weekly’s sister company, Lay It Out Events. “Our Little Woody gnome mascot, honoring the barrel-aged brews, brings the event together – giving people a chance to dress up and embrace the theme.”
This year’s festival takes places Friday, Aug. 30, from 5-10pm and Saturday Aug. 31, Noon-10pm on the lawn of the Deschutes Historical Museum in downtown Bend. Nestled under the towering pines, The Little Woody transforms the area into a whimsical woodland wonderland.
Craft beverage enthusiasts and newcomers can enjoy offerings from over 15 local breweries, cideries and wineries, including non-alcoholic and CBD options. A whiskey and tequila tasting tent will also be on-site for those looking to expand their palate. Expect to spend your drink tokens quickly on refreshing local and regional favorites from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., Sunriver Brewing, Deschutes Brewery and more.
“I am always excited when we expand our options at the festival,”
Burton adds. “This year, we’re includ ing wine, cider and other beverages in the lineup for a more diverse experi ence.”
On top of the tasty drinks, The Lit tle Woody also delivers a full lineup of entertainment. Groove to live music from The Bunkhouse Two, A2B, Erin Cole-Baker and others. And don’t miss the new Little Woody Gnome Open Mic hosted by Burton on Saturday, where musicians, comedians, poets and any other talented gnomes are invited to showcase their skills.
“I also love the Bend Beer Run on Saturday,” Burton says. “It’s a super laid-back fun run with four beer stops along the route, finishing at The Lit tle Woody.”
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best gnome attire for the cos tume content, another addition this year. Grab your beards, hats and over alls for a chance to win some drink tokens – gnome matter your style, there’s a chance to shine.
The Little Woody Festival is free to attend, with drink tasting packag es available for purchase. A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Deschutes Historical Society.
THE PSYCHEDELIC FRONTIER EXPLORING INTENTIONAL
PSYCHEDELIC
USE IN THE MODERN WORLD
By Mary Casanave Sheridan
Exploring the “Underground” Model of Psychedelic Coaching
Q: You have been fairly critical of the license facilitator model. I’m curious what you think the major shortcomings are in the underground models?
A: In the realm of psychedelic practice, the essence of our work revolves around a deep-seated respect for the origins of our sacred medicines, traditions and the guardians of this ancient practice. Lacking in underground practice models, whether by the practitioners, participants or by design, are nearly any meaningful protections of the “source” — a term encompassing several vital elements: the ethical synthesizers creating these medicines, the preservation of natural resources and the safeguarding of ancient psychedelic wisdom. Each facet is fundamental to the healing potential of psychedelics, yet the harvesters, cultivators and the synthesizers of our world are often unprotected and stand on precarious ground. That’s especially in light of decriminalization efforts that don't always protect them, because their protection limits are to personal use standards. These synthesizers and chemists often work with good intentions and unwavering dedication to produce psychedelics grounded in purity and intention. But despite the heart they put into their work, they are forced to navigate a maze of legal and societal pressures. These individuals operate on a small scale, outside the legal frameworks that offer protection. As decriminalization slowly becomes a reality in various locales, it's imperative that our discussions and policies don't leave these vital contributors behind.
they originate from. In this, we must learn to listen to the voice of the Earth, ensuring that our gathering of resources does not harm the very web of life we seek to understand. Moreover, protecting ancient traditions means engaging with them respectfully, recognizing the depth of wisdom they hold and ensuring this knowledge is shared in ways that honor its origins.
Our collective work in psychedelic healing is rooted in principles of empathy, understanding and respect for all elements of the practice. That includes creating a space where synthesizers can work openly, supported by laws and societies that recognize the importance of their contributions. It means advocating for conservation efforts that ensure the sustainability of natural psychedelic resources. It means allowing for the natural resources that are available to be first allocated to those with deep cultural roots and significance to them, first. And it means engaging with traditional knowledge in a way that respects and preserves its sacredness.
The challenge here is multifaceted: How do we honor and protect our synthesizers, cultivators, growers and harvesters within a system that recognizes only certain aspects of psychedelic practice — mostly the journey portion? This question doesn't have simple answers, but it begins with acknowledging the irreplaceable role these individuals play in the healing journey. Their work — done with love, respect and deep understanding of the substances they create — is essential to the integrity and effectiveness of psychedelic experiences.
Turning our attention to the natural resources and the source of spiritual and traditional knowledge, we find similar themes of vulnerability. The demand for psychedelics can lead to unsustainable practices that endanger both plant species and the cultures
As we move forward, let us be guided by a commitment to these principles. Let's open dialogues that explore how decriminalization can be shaped to protect those most vulnerable in our community. Through education, advocacy and the steadfast support of those who contribute so much to our understanding and experience of psychedelics, we can build a future where the source of our medicines, wisdom and traditions are protected and honored.
This journey is not solely about the individual seeking transformation but about how we, as a community, transform our collective practices to reflect the profound respect we hold for the source of psychedelic medicine. Our path is one of heart-led exploration and, as we tread this path together, let us ensure that no one, especially the small-scale synthesizers, is left without protection and acknowledgment.
In embracing this approach, we not only safeguard the practical bases of our practice but also honor the spiritual and emotional connections that make psychedelic experiences so transformative. Together, we can uphold the sanctity of this ancient healing modality while navigating the complexities of our modern world.
—Questions are encouraged to be sent to mothermarymyco@gmail.com and free 30-minute consultations for further discussions can be made through her website.
26. Cut up a rug 29. Ilhan and Ayanna's compatriot, for short
Now hear this 31. "___ Raids Fridge" (The Onion headline)
Spot on X where one might slide into
"Do you want to see some magic? This squirrel-like thing?" 40. When to leave, briefly
Actress Prepon 43. Frl : Germany :: ___ : France
Business news 46. Two things found on island-based reality dating shows?
"Sounds bad" 52. Wood problem 53. Native Americans of Northern Arizona
57. Fish for breakfast
58. Crazy cool, in dated hip-hop slang?
61. Barleywine, e.g.
62. Soup veggie 63. Stay the night 64. Some merch table offerings
65. "I'm all ___"
66. Extreme suffering DOWN
By Brendan Emmett Quigley
Pearl’s Puzzle
Puzzle for the week of August 19, 2024 Difficulty
1. Try and convince 2. Riding mower brand
3. Private group?
4. It picks up the acoustics at a basketball game
5. Pres. who implemented Social Security 6. Sitting room 7. Nicholas Gage's book about his mother 8. Swimmer Thomas 9. Leather used in some saddles
10. Cow college student
11. Mexican tropical fruit
12. Beginning
17. Like some car freshener smells
22. Canyon creator
24. "Welp, if you say so"
25. Depilatory brand
26. Satisfy fully
27. Suffering
28. "That was me!"
31. Prefix with beat or futurism
32. "Before I forget," initially
33. Pfizer product
34. Farm female
35. Name on the marquee
37. Breadmaker's need
38. Zeno's home
39. Aardvark, by another name
43. "Tell ___ story"
44. "The Murder at the Vicarage" detective
45. Cooks cook it
46. Purplish hue
47. Back in the day
48. Puts a spell on
49. Device with a lint trap
50. Pawns for cash
54. Really, really
55. Job for a physical therapist
56. Very small
59. Breakers break there
60. They may be frozen in a lab
The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “The
Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters P A I N T G U S H exactly once.
- Terry Pratchett, “Diggers”
ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES
Answer for the week of August 12, 2024
The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will “The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people along and trying to ________.”
- Terry Pratchett, “Diggers”
Answer for the week of August 12, 2024
“Walking
“Walking the streets of Charleston in the late afternoons of August was like walking through gauze or inhaling damaged silk.”
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ASTROLOGY
By Rob Brezsny
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A wealthy hedge fund manager named Raj Rajaratnam paid Leo singer Kenny Rogers $4 million to perform at his epic birthday party. But the night turned nightmarish for Rogers when Rajaratnam insisted that he sing his hit song “The Gambler” over and over again. Finally, after 12 repetitions, Rogers refused to do more. I wonder if you, too, might soon have to deal with a situation that’s too much of a good thing. My advice: Make sure all agreements between you and others are clear and firm. Get a guarantee that you will receive exactly what you want, and don’t do more than you have promised.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Now and then, zoologists decide that their classifications of species need to be revised and refined. For example, three subspecies of soft-furred, teardrop-shaped hedgehogs in Southeast Asia were recently elevated to distinct species of their own. They are no longer considered to be subspecies of Hylomys suillusbut, but are now named H. dorsalis, H. maxi, and H. peguensis. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I suspect that you, too, are ready for an upgrade to a new category all your own. It's time for you to claim greater sovereignty. You will be wise to define how distinctive and unique you are, to distinguish yourself from influences that are superficially like you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When mega-famous artist Pablo Picasso was asked how he felt about NASA landing people on the moon in 1969, he said, “It means nothing to me. I have no opinion about it, and I don’t care.” I invite you to use his statement as one of your power mottoes in the coming weeks. Now is an excellent time to identify the experiences, influences, events, and people about which you have absolutely zero interest. Once you do that, I predict you will have a rush of clear revelations about the most interesting experiences, influences, events, and people you want in your future.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "Quo signo nata es?" is the Latin expression for "What's your sign?" Did anyone in ancient Rome ever say that? Probably not, since it's a modern idiom. However, astrology was very popular in that society and era. According to scholar Rhianna Padman in her essay "Astrology in Ancient Rome," Romans "believed that the specific positions of celestial bodies at the moment of a person’s birth could greatly impact their life and character." Back then, Thrasyllus of Mendes was a prominent astrologer who became a key advisor to Emperor Tiberius. Anyway, Aquarius, I bring "Quo signo nata es?" to your attention so as to inspire the following assignment: Update all your old favorite things. Put new spins on symbols and ideas that have served you for a long time. Take the best parts of your traditions and transplant them into the future.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The coming weeks will be an excellent time to declare amnesty about all matters affecting your close alliances. Dissolve grudges, please. Tussle less, play more. Relax your demands and expectations—and nicely ask your companions to relax their demands and expectations. If possible, forgive others and yourself for everything; failing that, forgive as much of everything as feels right. You might even convene a ritual in which you and your intimate collaborators chant the following affirmation: "We are gleefully free to reimagine and reinvent the ways we fit together!"
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu made an observation that could serve as your watchword in the coming months. “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,” he wrote, “while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” In my astrological opinion, Scorpio, you are now primed to embody and express these states with unique intensity. If you embrace the inspiring challenge of loving deeply and being loved deeply, you will reach new heights of strength and courage.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many musical instruments must be constantly adjusted to ensure they stay in tune. This usually means that the note A above middle C vibrates at 440 cycles per second—with all other notes tuned in relation to it. Having sung in bands for years, I have seen how guitarists, bass players, violinists, and even drummers have to continually attend to their tuning during performances. Imagine the diligent finesse it takes to keep an entire orchestra of many instruments in tune with each other. I suspect that one of your jobs in the coming weeks, Sagittarius, will have similarities to this kind of management and coordination.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Dancing is always good for you, but it will be extra healthy and energizing in the next four weeks. I hope you will be inspired to dance as often as possible, even if you just do it alone in your kitchen or bedroom while listening to music that moves you. Do you need rational explanations for why this is a good idea? OK, here are the hard facts: Dancing reduces stress, raises serotonin levels, enhances well-being, and is excellent physical exercise. Here’s another motivational reason: Dancing literally makes you smarter. Scientific research clearly says so (https://tinyurl.com/SmartDancing). Furthermore: In the near future, you will be in a playful, sexy, exuberant phase of your astrological cycle.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Some centenarians testify they have lived more than a century because they smoked many cigarettes, drank a lot of booze, and ate a steady diet of junk food. Should the rest of us adapt their habits? Of course not. The likelihood of remaining healthy while following such an unsound regimen is infinitesimal. Just because a few lucky people miraculously thrived like that is not a sound argument for imitating them. I bring this to your attention, Aries, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to upgrade your commitment to healthy habits. If you've been waiting for the right time to love your body better, this is it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus stage magician Doug Henning had lavish ambitions. They served him well as he became a star performer in theater and on TV. “If I produce a 450-pound Bengal tiger,” he said, “it’s going to create a lot more wonder than if I produce a rabbit.” That’s the spirit I invite you to embrace in the coming weeks, Taurus. The cosmos is authorizing you to expand your understanding of what you can accomplish—and then accomplish it. Dream bigger dreams than you have previously dared.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The color of planet Earth is predominantly blue with green, brown, and white mixed in. And for people all over the world, blue is more often their favorite color than any other. Why? In part because blue typically evokes peace, tranquility, security, and stability. It’s often used in therapeutic environments, since it makes us feel more at ease about expressing our feelings. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Gemini, because you are entering a blue phase of your cycle. It will be a favorable time to harvest the benefits of relaxing and slowing down. You are more likely to feel at home with yourself and accept yourself just as you are.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Harvard Business School professor Gerald Zaltman, born under the sign of Cancer, says that 95 percent of our buying choices originate in our subconscious minds. Behavioral psychologist Susan Weinschenk believes 90 percent of all our decision-making is unconscious. But I propose that in the coming weeks, you increase the amount of conscious awareness you bring to sorting out your options. Cosmic energies will conspire in your favor if you do. You will receive unexpected boosts and generate creative enhancements if you resolve to rouse more lucid analysis and careful thoughtfulness.
Homework: What ideas are you allergic to? What feelings make you sick? Can you immunize yourself against them? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com
THE THIRD ACT
A COLUMN ON AGEISM AND AGEING
By Ellen Waterston
Comity Hour
Don’t tell me if you don’t want to, but I bet it’s true...red, blue or RFK Jr. (that’s a new color on the spectrum), aren’t you feeling a little cheerier now that the political gloom and doom has lifted slightly? No one was smiling a few months ago. I mean, we, all of us, have been suffering from national smile deficiency for a long time. It’s not good for our health. In some extreme cases it can cause a jaundiced appearance to the skin and hair. It can also result in what is referred to as bobble head syndrome whereby everything the jaundiced one says those around him agree to without question.
But now, not only are we smiling, we’re actually laughing! The old adage, don’t take your (political) life personally, seems to have sunk in. If I had to choose, I like the laughter platform far better than the never-break-a-smile one. “We’re gonna go get some food — corndog?” VP pick Tim Walz asks his daughter. “I’m vegetarian,” she replies. “Turkey then,” Walz jokes in response. All policies being equal, which they aren’t, I just don’t get the appeal of an unsmiling poor sport, who resorts to calling people names if they don’t kiss his, um, shoes and don’t shower him with gold bathroom faucets. Give me the intelligible articulation of values and priorities served with a side of giggles any day. No more spitting nails, splitting hairs, bridge-too-far-ing or dooms-daying.
Maybe it was my internet service, but every time I searched, “Jokes told by Donald Trump” what came up on my screen was, “This site can’t be reached.” Maybe his staff can help. Maybe they could come up with one about crowd size matters instead of mocking democracy.
“I’ve been indicted more times than Alphonse Capone,” the felon said proudly. His jokes and laugh track have gone off the rails. Laughter has been co-opted as a sign of loyalty. And given the studies that prove humor hinges on high intelligence, Trump is decidedly unhinged.
If I were an adviser to the neverbreak-a-smile party, I’d suggest they go into a huddle and learn some clever wisecracks, the kind that make people laugh with one another, not at one another. As “Politico” correspondent Jeff Nussbaum wrote in April, the
formula at the annual White House Correspondent’s Dinner is to “deliver some self-deprecating jokes, which buys the speaker the credibility to aim a few barbs at various rivals, and then conclude with a call to patriotism, bipartisanship and bonhomie.”
He cites a few examples: “... JFK famously sharing a “telegram” from his wealthy and powerful father reading, ‘Dear Jack: Don’t buy a single vote more than is necessary. I’ll be damned if I’m going to pay for a landslide.’ In 1982, Nancy Reagan, bedeviled by the scandals kicked up by her spending habits, peeked out from behind a rack of clothes and sang, to the tune of ‘Second Hand Rose,’ her version: Secondhand clothes. In 2019, John Kerry looked at his tablemate Mike Bloomberg and said ‘Usually, when I’m next to someone this rich, I propose.’”
Trump never attended the Correspondent’s Dinner during his presidency. Why? “It is impossible for you to be angry and laugh at the same time. Anger and laughter are mutually exclusive,” according to Wayne Dyer.
The frown gang is intent on stoking anger, fear and division, so no wonder laughter isn’t part of the game plan.
“You cannot be mad at somebody who makes you laugh – it’s as simple as that.” Thank you, Jay Leno.
One last suggestion that might be of interest to the no-grins team. If their fearless leader is worried about health and longevity, all the more reason to yuk it up.
“Mirthful men seem to be protected against infection, and live longer,” according to Tori Rodriguez in her article, “Laugh Lots, Live Longer,” that appeared in a 2016 issue of “Cognition.” There are all kinds of real health benefits from laughing. So, what’s the hold up? It’s free. For some that might make laughing risky — one more of those free, government hand-out programs.
As “Saturday Night Live” decides who will best impersonate Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, JD Vance, RFK, Trump and Trumper, as laughter and joy are reintroduced as an element of a solid presidential platform, as homespun, plainspoken and truthful make a comeback ...whatever your persuasion, you have to admit, laughter is the best medicine for us all.
FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept 14
TAKE ME HOME
By James Keane Broker RE/MAX Key Properties
New Rules in Effect Changes to buyer-broker agreements
The National Association of Realtors recently introduced a significant rule change concerning buyer -broker agreements, marking a pivotal shift in the real estate industry. This new rule is designed to enhance transparency, empower consumers and elevate the ethical standards by which real estate transactions are conducted. At its core, the rule requires buyer agents to disclose the full details of their compensation structure to clients at the outset of their relationship, ensuring that buyers are fully informed of the financial dynamics involved.
Traditionally, the compensation for buyer-brokers has been negotiated between the listing agent and the buyer’s agent, with the seller typically covering the cost. This arrangement often left buyers unaware of how much their agent was being compensated or who was paying that commission. The NAR’s new rule changes this by mandating that buyer agents clearly explain how they are compensated and who is responsible for that payment. This transparency is intended to demystify the process, allowing buyers to understand exactly what they are paying for and encouraging more open discussions about the value and services provided by their agents.
A crucial aspect of the change is the introduction of a requirement that buyers must sign a buyer-broker agreement before they can tour a property. This represents a significant departure from previous practices, where buyers could often view multiple properties without formalizing their relationship with an
agent. The new requirement ensures that both the buyer and the agent are on the same page regarding the terms of their engagement before any tours take place. Like with any major shifts, there will be some growing pains for agents and consumers alike.
This signed agreement serves several important functions. First, it formalizes the relationship between the buyer and the broker, outlining the compensation terms and the responsibilities of both parties. It also provides a clear framework within which the buyer-broker relationship operates, setting expectations and reducing the potential for misunderstandings. By requiring this agreement before property tours, the NAR is promoting a more deliberate and informed approach to home-buying, where buyers are fully aware of their financial commitments from the very beginning.
The emphasis on written agreements aligns with the broader industry trend toward greater accountability and consumer protection. By documenting compensation arrangements in writing, the new rule safeguards both buyers and brokers, reducing the likelihood of disputes and ensuring that all parties are clear on the terms. This procedural rigor reflects the NAR’s commitment to fostering a more transparent and equitable real estate market. Now, I don’t want to make the changes sound perfect, as there are some “new” issues created by the new rules that we’ll explore in the next article, likely with some examples. Stay tuned for my next article in a few weeks (looking at you, Eddie).
