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25 Sunday

Merry Christmas, Central Oregon!

26 Monday

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! It’s free to play. Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free. Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night Enjoy live musicians, great wine and small bites. 6-9pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis

School Fret Drifters Hailing from Southern Oregon, The Fret Drifters are acoustic guitar wizards known for their joyous high energy shows and their virtuosic “anything goes” approach to playing. 6-8pm. Free. On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic

Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm. Free to watch and free to perform. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 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 at 7pm. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6. Free.

27 Tuesday

Cheba Hut Trivia Tuesday Come play Useless Knowledge Bowl! UKB’s live trivia game show is no ordinary trivia night! Bring your team this week! “2 Wheel Tuesday” and “Service Industry” specials with 25% off on bar tabs, too! 6-8pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Story-

tellers Open-Mic StoryTellers open-mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. In the old house Bill Powers of Honey Don’t and several other projects in town, hosts one of the best open mics in town. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Alycon Massive With a musical career spanning over 15 years in the Pacific Northwest, Alcyon Massive has become a name synonymous with musical innovation and spiritual exploration, fusing hip-hop, roots rock, folk and reggae into a massively good time. 6-9pm. Free. River’s Place Bingo! Win cash and support a local nonprofit organizations. Yay! Bingo cards $1-$5. 6-8pm. Silver Moon Brewing Eric Leadbetter &

Friends Local artist, Eric Leadbetter, hosts his fellow musicians for this weekly free show every Tuesday. Come sit out on the brewery’s patio and enjoy an evening of music, food and most important... stellar craft beers! 6-8pm. Free.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Com-

pany Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8pm at The Cellar! Free.

Photo courtesy of Alycon Massive Facebook

Alcyon Massive jams to the sounds of reggae and surf-rock with his original tunes. He has multiple Oregon-themed songs including “Ain’t It Fresh (The Oregon Song)” and “Oregon Sunsets.” Listen to Massive at 6pm on Tuesday, Dec. 27 at McMenamins.

28 Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a Brit

Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards and a once-a-month cash jackpot. Discounted beverages, $3 first card, $2 second card and each card after that just $1! 6:30-8:30pm. Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. Starts at 8pm. Free to watch. Free to perform. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! Free. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 John Shipe

Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wed. 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 at 6:30pm. Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6. Hub City 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 Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

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

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free. M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Milo Matthews Milo Matthew demonstrates versatility unlike any other bassist. By using a drum pad, effects pedal and a looping machine Milo can provide his own rhythm, bass line, keys and lead guitar turning him into an unstoppable one man show. 6-9pm. Free. Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO

Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase! Doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Song & Story with

Pete Kartsounes Pete is an award-winning flat picker singer-songwriter and cutting-edge musician’s musician. No stranger to life out on the road, Pete has spent over two decades bringing his voice and guitar to stages all over the world. Come experience one of Bend’s finest talents! 6-8pm. Free. Walt Reilly’s Live Music at Walt Reilly’s Need something to do on a cold winter Wednesday night? Join for live music! For over 2 hours, members of the band StealHead and Call Down Thunder will perform together on the Walt Reilly’s stage. 6-8:45pm. Free.

MUSIC

New Years Sound Bath and Lightshow from 7 Crystal Singing

Bowls Welcome in 2023’s energy with a crystal sound bath that produces healing sound waves and fairy like tones. Enjoy the rooms relaxing ambiance from flameless candles and the Northern Lights lightshow projected onto the ceiling. Sure to be a relaxing time. Dec. 28, 6-7:30pm. EzraAlya, 1733 NE Woodridge Lane, Bend. Contact: 541-668-1716. sirahkreitzer@ gmail.com. $35.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. 6:30-7pm Tango 101 Class, no partner needed! 7-8pm All levels class. 8-9:30pm Open dancing. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-3234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10. Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. Unit A320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga. com. $20/drop-In. Scottish Country Dance Scottish Country

Dance class is on Mon. from 7-9pm at the Sons of Norway Building. A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541508-9110. allely@bendbroadband.com. $5.

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line

and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

FILM EVENTS

“Napoleon Dynamite” with Spe-

cial Guest Jon Heder This beloved indie classic was made almost 20 years ago. Since then much has changed; but the characters, as enduring as they are endearing, stay in our hearts. The evening includes a full screening of the film followed by a lively, moderated discussion with fan-favorite actor Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite). Dec. 28, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@ towertheatre.org. $32 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

Know Joy: Holiday Family Movie Night

Calling all cotton-headed ninny muggins! Join for a free screening of “Elf.” Bring a comfy chair, pillows and blankets. There will be an intermission and special treats will be available for purchase. Dec. 21, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free. Outside Movie Night Join every Friday evening for the live outside movie night. The movies will differ each week, and if you enjoy classic and current outdoor ski-board-mountain-travel movies come join at the café starting at 7pm. Happy hour beverage pricing is also featured during LOGE’s movie nights. Fridays, 7pm. Through Jan. 14. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Free.

ARTS + CRAFTS

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

the gift of a contemporary realist David Kreitzer original. Stunning Central Oregon splendor, water, koi, fantasy, figure and floral. Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Ask for Christmas hours. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@ icloud.com. Free.

Nancy Floyd: Walking Through The

Desert with My Eyes Closed Art exhibition

at Scalehouse featuring 2022 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Nancy Floyd! First Friday opening 11/4 from 5-7pm. Visit www.scalehouse. org/artist-nancy-floyd. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 5-7pm. Through Dec. 31. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: marley@scalehouse.org. Free.

Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer

Join David in the Kreitzer Gallery and Studio, and experience sublime and healing Central Oregon splendor landscapes, the human figure, koi, California vineyards, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor images. Thursdays-Sundays, Noon5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free. Welding Holiday Art Class It’s that time

of the year for DIY handmade gifts. Come learn to weld as you make a festive holiday decoration out of steel! Using a design that has been pre-cut for you by the CNC plasma tools at DIYcave, you will prep and weld together a unique candle decoration Wed, Dec. 21, 6-8pm and Wed, Dec. 28, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. heather@diycave. com. $179.

Seriously Great Framing *

Photo courtesy of Milo Matthews Facebook

Milo Matthews started out busking on the streets and worked his way to the big-time stage. His music crosses genres of jazz, blues, rock, pop, funk and even folk. Vibe out with Matthews at McMenamins at 6pm on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters Visit the

art galleries of Sisters featuring a great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues. Dec. 23, 10am-7pm. Downtown Sisters, Hood Ave., Sisters. Contact: 541-719-8581. events@sistersartsassociation.org. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your Spirit Guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Ask for Christmas hours. Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

THEATER

Readers Theater Is there a play that you’ve always wanted to read but you don’t have enough friends (or voices in your head) for all the characters? Join us one Saturday morning a month as we explore new, original and classical plays, drink coffee and get to know others in the local theatre community. Fourth Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

WORDS

Hello! Storytime: Gingerbread Hello,

and welcome to Roundabout Books Storytime! Roundabout Books is looking forward to sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. Dec. 28, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Mystery Book Club Please attend the Mystery Book Club. Come in person or join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

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

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THURS & FRI, DEC 22 & 23 AT 5:30PM

HIGH DESERT HOGWARTS

FRIDAY, DEC 23 AT 8PM

COMEDY @ CRAFT: THE AIRING OF GRIEVANCES ETC.

Winter Nights: Solstice Social Take a

break from the year-end hubbub with a special night at the Museum! Join after hours to explore the new exhibition "Under the Snow." A meal, snack or beverage await in the Rimrock Café, and the museum store will also be open with discounts for all. Dec. 22, 4-7:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. $6-$10, members always free.

OUTDOORS + ATHLETIC EVENTS

Badminton Night! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Extra racquets and shuttles provided. The $10 fee helps pay for the facility. Saturdays, 5-7:30pm. Through Feb. 25. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St., Bend. Contact: jimwinkle@gmail.com. $10. Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult

open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10. Bend Area Running Fraternity The group

will run, maintaining social distance, along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mondays, 5 and 5:30pm. Through Feb. 7. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@gmail.com. Free. Bevel Putting Mayhem It’s a fun way to get to know our local disc golf club and meet some new people! Plus, all competitors get $1 off beverages all night (cannot be combined with any other discounts). Details: Head-to-head matches will play in a bracket-style putting competition, with double elimination! Sign-ups at 5:30pm with first putts at 6pm. $5 to enter, optional $1 for the “Perfect Putt Pot.” Bring 2 putters of your own or borrow Bevel’s!10 putts per round from 5 stations, 2 putts from each station. Wednesdays, 5:30-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. $5.

Hoodoo’s Wintervention at Avid

Cider Join Hoodoo at AVID Cider Co. for a flurry of fun and over 50K in giveaways this season. Lift tickets, lodging, gear, skis, boards and more! Free for all ages. Go to skihoodoo.com for full details. Tue, Dec. 27, 6-8pm and Tue, Jan. 24, 6-8pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-706-9240. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Free. Redmond Running Group Run All levels

welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com. Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join

CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY, DEC 23 AT 8PM

FAST NIGHTS

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

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing. Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue, 2584 SW 58th St, Redmond. Free.

General Volunteer Opportunities

For information on volunteer opportunities at Bethlehem Inn please contact Courtney, Community Engagement Coordinator, at volunteer@ bethleheminn.org. Bethlehem Inn, 3705 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-322-8768 x11. volunteer@ bethleheminn.org. Free. Help Businesses Prosper! Share your

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

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

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. Free.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

Monthly Meeting Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings third Wednesday of every month at the Best Western Premier Bend. Patients and caregivers are welcome to join us. These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. carol@parkinsonsresources.com. free. Bend Ukelele Group (BUG’s) Do

you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free. Bevs’ & Biz Hi, folks! Missing some in-person networking with like-minded individuals? River’s Place has offered up their space for people to congregate and rub some elbows with some folks who like beverages, mingling and building the roots of our economy. Dec. 21, 6-8pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541819-0443. beverageandbusinesscards@gmail. com. $5. Cars & Coffee Cars and Coffee is a family environment and it is for all to share, yes, dogs too! Stop in, chat, snap pictures, bring your ride or daily driver, and enjoy fellow enthusiasts. Every other Sunday, 8-11am. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy

Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join the community of professional, novice and aspiring stand-up comedians. Its mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on materials and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community. Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $10. Neuroqueer Meetup A safe place for neurodivergent, queer individuals to exchange with the goal of promoting exploration and sharing of experiences, as well as empowerment and connection to community. Every other Wednesday, 6-7:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin.com. Free.

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a

confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

Winter Solstice and Community Pot-

luck Reflect, release and revitalize your spirit. Solstice activity starts at 5:45pm, potluck after. Dec. 21, 5:30-7:30pm. Michelle Ericksen, 1410 SW Juniper Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-6038485. drmichelle.ericksen@gmail.com. Free. Competitive Cribbage Play nine games

of cribbage versus nine different opponents. Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins. Mondays, 5-8pm. Deschutes Junction, 2940 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-530-1112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18. Wild Women Book Club Come join other

women in community as participants dive deep into the untamed feminine psyche. This is set up in a way that you can jump in at any time with or without reading the “required” pages. Join in the discussion or just come for a cup of tea and listen! Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $9/online, $10/door.

FUNDRAISING

Bingo Fundraiser for Battle Buddies of

Central Oregon A fundraiser for Battle Buddies of Central Oregon is a nonprofit organization formed in August 2013. It is an all-volunteer staff of patriotic citizens dedicated to preventing veteran suicide. Its mission is to prevent veteran suicide through canine companionship and training. Dec. 27, 6-8pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-390-7587. bbco@battlebuddiesco.org. Free.

SEASONAL EVENTS + MARKETS

Holiday Farmers Market Need a last

minute Holiday gift? Join each Friday at the 10 Barrel Westside location and shop great gift ideas from local businesses. Friday, Noon-4pm. 10 Barrel Brewing Co., 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Holiday Couples Massage Classes Give

the gift of connection and relaxation through touch with a gift certificate for a Couples Massage Class this Christmas! 2 or 4 hour classes available at Taproot Bodywork in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. https://www.taprootbodywork.com/. Saturdays-Sundays. Through Feb. 19. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Prices vary. Moms and Groms Meetup Moms and

Groms is officially back at Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free. SantaLand Families can stop in and take pictures will Jolly St. Nick every Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving until Dec. 23. You’ll also find the Tree of Joy in SantaLand, a project between the Rotary Clubs of Central Oregon and the Salvation Army that provides gift suggestions for children and families in need. Dec. 21, 11am5pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422, Bend. Winter Break Art Camp Each no school

day camp is a uniquely magical experience where creativity buzzes through the air, kiddos connect over shared projects, and campers leave each day full of excitement to share the ideas they’ve brought to life. The days flow between open create, a guided workshop, outdoor exploration and games. Dec. 19-23, 9am-3pm. Dec. 26-30, 9am3pm. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 190, Bend. Contact: sarah@wonderyschool.com. $400.

FOOD

El Kussho The winter pop-up is back! Come enjoy Latin American-Japanese inspired delicious dishes and cocktails in a cozy and at-home room! Thursdays-Saturdays, 4-9pm. Through March 4. El Sancho Super Secret Side Street Saloon, 133 SW Century Dr. Suite 204, Bend. Free. Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail. com. $38.

Photo courtesy of Luke Mandala Facebook

Looking Forward to New Year's Eve Parties

The Source is gathering a list of NYE parties for Central Oregon

By Allie Noland

Central Oregon is ringing in the New Year with many festive parties and live music celebrations. As we keep hearing about more and more NYE parties, it only makes sense that we gather them all and make a guide for Central Oregon. This guide will take the stress out of planning your weekend.

From chill gatherings to live music ragers, find these parties all in one place with our “New Year's Eve 2022-23 Guide for Central Oregon.” With short descriptions, find which event suits your party style. So far, the venues range from local breweries to concert venues to restaurants and more.

View the guide at bendsource.com/newyears or scan the QR code.

Know of a party but don't see it on this list? Submit events for free to the online calendar, and NYE party submissions will be added to the list ASAP. We are updating the calendar every day!

In next week’s edition, find the NYE 2022-23 Guide for Central Oregon in print with short writeups on what to expect. If you’re teetering between a couple of different ones, stay tuned for the details!

Tekka Tiger Tekka Tiger takes a trip to Malaysia! Tekka Tiger will be serving some staple dishes you can find in any Malaysian restaurant. Come check out Bend’s newest food cart. Saturdays-Sundays, 12:30-4pm. Through Dec. 30. Bend Cider Co., 64649 Wharton Ave., Bend. Free. Vendors Wanted General Duffy’s is looking for more vendors for the upcoming vendor markets through the new year! Through Jan. 10. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4345. sarah@ generalduffys.com. Free.

Youth Baking Camp-Flakey Pastries

Have your child (age 7-17) join in this hands-on camp where they will learn to make croissants, puff pastry and danish from scratch. These doughs can be challenging unless you know the proper techniques. In this class kids will learn the intricacies of temperature, laminating doughs and more. Tue, Dec. 27, 11am-2pm, Wed, Dec. 28, 11am-2pm and Thu, Dec. 29, 11am-2pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $170. Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-5274419. Free.

BEER + DRINK

Bottle & Board Mondays Join on Mondays

at Bend Wine Bar for local, small batch Oregon and Washington wines at the Box Factory. Take $5 off any white wine and cheese, salami or charcuterie board or $10 off a red wine and board. Tasting room for The Winery at Manzanita. Mondays, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

Photo courtesy of David Kreitzer

The Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio features poetic, painted artwork by David Kreitzer. Diving deep into the beauty of nature, he highlights water, koi, fantasy, figure and floral elements in his designs. The gallery is open Monday through Sunday from 11am-5pm.

Eqwine Wine Happy Hour Weekly Happy

Hour discounts with small plates and hors d’oeuvres available. Thursdays-Saturdays, 4-6pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. Free.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off

growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Col-

lective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend. Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free. Soul’d Out Soul’d Out is bringing the fun. Come out, chill and hear some soul and R&B with us. Dec. 23, 5-7pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free. Thursday Night Football Welcome to the

new era of Thursday Night Football only on Amazon Prime and shown on Peppertree Pub’s 6 big screen TVs. $10 for one appetizer and a pint of beer poured from 15 rotating taps. It’s the NFL like you have never seen it before at the new Peppertree Pub. Thursdays, 4-9pm. Peppertree Pub, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Best Western Premier, Bend. Contact: 541-382-2007. bendsales@peppertreeinns.com. Free. Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. One-ounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend

Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20. Drop In Monday Meditation Open to all!

Come join in the beautiful gardens for meditation and healing! Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. Contact: 510-220-2441. cathleen@blissful-heart.com. Donation based.

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen

sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted. Guided Forest Bath Forest bathing is the practice of immersing yourself in the forest through sensory connection. This practice will slow you down and deepen your relationship with nature and others. It is a great practice for friend groups and families. This guided experience is hosted by Missie Wikler, a certified forest therapy expert. Saturdays, 10am-Noon. Through March 25. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend. com. $35.

Unity Christmas Eve Celebration

Service Join in person for the Christmas celebration service or watch on the livestream. The speaker will be Rev. Jan Hiatt. This will include a meditation. Dec. 24, 5 and 7pm. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-280-5040. cylvia@cylviahayes.com. Love offering appreciated. Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk Cele-

brate solstice with your community in a silent meditation walk. The group begins with a brief gathering, then proceed through the labyrinth in silence. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight/ candle. Enjoy a hot beverage. Please bring your own mug. Dec. 21, 7-8pm. Sisters Community Labyrinth, Highway 242 and W. Hood Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 503-709-1148. tiffany@plazm. com. Free.