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Immersion Brewing Immersion Brewing Presents: NYE Midnight Masquerade Immersion Brewing is throwing a New Year’s Eve masquerade party in Bend! Live music by Company Grand, beats by Portland-based DJ Casey Vann, karaoke and free photo booth. There will be a balloon drop and complimentary champagne at Midnight. Doors at 8 pm. Music at 9. 21+ event. 8pm-1am. $18/online, $22/door. M&J Tavern Shade 13 & BlackFlowers BlackSun NYE Party Come celebrate saying goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023! Shade 13 & BlackFlowers BlackSun are sure to light the night ablaze as the changing of the guard reigns down upon us all. Champagne toast! Must have ID to enter! 21 and over. 9pm. Free.
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New Year’s Eve Party Make your plans now for New Year’s Eve hoopla and live music - and make it extra special with the New Year’s Eve package offering lodging for two, two keepsake sparkling wine flutes, bottled water and festive surprises! Leadbetter Band will perform from 9pm - 12:30am at the Father Luke’s Room. Cedar Teeth will perform from 9pm - 12:30am in the theater. 9pm. $20, one ticket gets access to both shows. Midtown Ballroom Mike Love, Indubious, Strive Roots: New Years Eve Revolutionary music may seem hard to come by in these times, but that doesn’t mean the revolution isn’t still brewing. Meet Hawaii’s Mike Love – who spreads his positive and powerful message across the globe. 8-Midnight. $35.
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Resort East Coast NYE with The Hasbens Seventh Mountain Resort is celebrating NYE with an East Coast drop this year! Join one of the favorite bands ,The Hasbens, in Three Sisters Ballroom at Seventh Mountain Resort for two sets of free jamming dance music. 7-9:30pm. Free. Over the Edge Taphouse New Years Eve
Karaoke Party Come ring in the new year with Over the Edge and sing some karaoke. This event is free and all ages are welcome. 6pm-Midnight. Free. River Pig Saloon New Years at The Saloon Head over to the River Pig to ring in the new year with djs, dancing, champagne and fun! 8pm-2am. $10 at the door. River’s Place NYE w/ Soul’d Out Party like it’s Eastern standard time. Funk, soul and R&B. You will be dancing into 2023! Champagne toast with the ball drop in NYC at 9pm. Get you pre-funk on with River’s Place for NYE! 7-9pm. Free. Seven Nightclub & Restaurant New
Years Eve Masquerade Party Join us for a Masquerade Party to bring in the New Year. Decorative Masks available. Toast at Midnight. Music by DJ JACK. Bottles available. 8pm-2am. Free. Silver Moon Brewing NYE Party with
Jeshua Marshall & The Flood, J Meast, Bend Burlesque & More! The High Desert’s best entertainers in hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll, Americana, indie, dance and EDM bring an eclectic party to Silver Moon Brewing. Artists include Jeshua Marshall & The Flood, J Meast, The Clumzys, Bend Burlesque, The Color Study, The Rum Peppers and DJ Roxy. 7pm-2am. $15. Spoken Moto New Year’s Eve “Shindig” Six uniquely curated bands play a multitude of genres of tunes from 6pm until the clock strikes midnight into 2023—everything from punk to Latin dance music. 6pm-Midnight. Free. The Capitol 2023 New Years Party The Capitol is bringing the people together for a fun celebration with dancing, bass and good vibes!! Ring in the new year properly and join down in the underground. 9pm-Midnight. Free. Volcanic Theatre Pub Malik Friedman
Group’s New Year’s Eve Homecoming Party Malik will be home from college in New York City, and Bend is fortunate to get a now-rare MFG show while he’s here. All ages welcome. 9pm1am. $15/adv, $20/door. Walt Reilly’s New Year’s Eve Party at Walt Reilly’s Party with a purpose! Proceeds benefit Furnish Hope — a local nonprofit furnishing homes for families in need throughout Central Oregon. There will be live music and a lot of dancing! 6pm-1am. $50-$100.
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The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free. 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. Silver Moon Brewing Not Cho Grandma’s
Bingo Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! The brewery hosts the famous bingo event for good times and a chance to win some cold hard cash! 10am-1pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come checkout the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.
2 Monday
The Astro Lounge Musicians Open Mic Join for an exciting evening of top notch talent! Very supportive hosts. Great listening audience. All musicians welcome. Sign up at 6pm. Three to four song limit. 7pm. Free. Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays Trivia Mondays with UKB Trivia at Bridge 99. 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. On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.
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The Leadbetter Band is all about vintage rock and experimentation. The diverse sound of the band and discography relates to a wide audience. Catch the band rocking out at McMenamins this New Year’s Eve, starting at 9pm and playing into the new year.
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. 7-8:30pm. 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. 7-9pm. Free.
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AVID Cider Co. Taproom Trivia
Tuesdays! Join every Tuesday at Avid Cider Co. with Last Call Trivia! Gather your friends and stretch your brain to answer questions from broad and varied categories with prizes at the end. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. 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. 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 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.
4 Wednesday
AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a
Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet). 6:30-8:30pm. Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free. 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! 8-10pm. Free.
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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. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. 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. 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.
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Fractal Fractal was formed in the winter of 2019 in Bend. Five local musicians who have all been around the Bend music scene for years decided to get together and play with the sole intention of bringing a dance party to town. 6-9pm. 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. 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.
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 room's 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: 541-6681716. sirahkreitzer@gmail.com. $35. Open Hub Singing Club Sing in communi-
ty... for the simple joy of creating meaning and beauty together! All voices and experience levels welcome. The group believes singing is a birthright and are reclaiming this ancient technology for belonging and well-being. The group sings easy-to-learn delicious songs in the paperless aural tradition. First timers are free! Lalalalala! Sundays, 1-2:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-2416182. openhubsinging@gmail.com. $10-$20.
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. Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line
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. UnitA320, 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, 549 NW Harmon. 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. Contact 541508-9110. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-5089110. allely@bendbroadband.com. $5.
FILM EVENTS
”Napoleon Dynamite” with Special
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). 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 cafe 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. SF Chronicle: “Kreitzer demonstrates the poetic intensity of the old tradition.” Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.
Learn to Knit at Fancywork Yarn Shop
Get started on the path to creating your own treasured handknits! Learn the fundamentals of knitting, basic stitches, how to read a pattern, fix your mistakes, and more. Create a small project to take home. Pattern provided. Take three classes and earn a 10% discount on yarn! Every other Thursday, 5:30-7pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-3238686. hello@fancywork.com. $10.
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 Road, 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.
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. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-350-0732. Bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.
WORDS
Current Fiction Book Club Please join for
Current Fiction Book Club. The group will discuss “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. Jan. 4, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
The Forge Creative Writing Program
Applications accepted until Dec. 31 for The Forge 10-month online creative writing program. You have something important to say, and the program gives you the tools and training to say it! $25 application fee and writing sample. Begins January 2023. To look into the applications and submit your own, contact theforgewriting@gmail. com and 541-408-4509. Apply by 12/31/22. Oct. 13-Dec. 31. Contact: 541-408-4509. theforgewriting@gmail.com. $25. 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 join in-store or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. The group will discuss The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers. 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: 541-3066564. 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. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
ETC.
Winter Nights: Aprés Snow Doing snow-
play during the day? Join this evening at the Museum! Checking out the new exhibition Under the Snow is the perfect way to wrap up adventures, along with a snack and beverage from the Rimrock Café. The Museum store will also be open with discounts for all. Dec. 29, 4-7:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. $6-$10, Members always free.
OUTDOORS 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.
The Circuit BIPOC Climbing Night
Join the Circuit Rock gym the last Thursday every month for an event that welcomes all in the BIPOC community. Last Thursday of every month. The Circuit Bouldering Gym Bend, 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend. 50% off day pass. Intro to Historic Sword Fighting Come
join for an introduction to the 1595 Club. The group will go through basic sword techniques drawn from 19th century British naval combat, with a cutlass. The 1595 Club is a martial arts school dedicated to the practice and study of swordplay and self-defense. Come sword-fight! First Tuesday of every month, 5-7pm. Through July 11. Masonic Hall of Bend, 1036 NE 8th St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6742. contact@juniperswordplay.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, Or., 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. Scones on the Cone! Stop by for hot
coffee and homemade scones at the top of the cinder cone. Sunrise ski/snowboard! Woooooo! Saturdays, 7:15-8am. Through March 31. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort - West Village, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. Suggested $2 donation.
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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.
Ultimate Scavenger Bend Photo
Hunt January ‘23 Welcome to Bend’s Photo Scavenger Hunt by The Ultimate Scavenger! Participants will be given 10 photos of locations in Bend. The locations might be murals, sculptures, shops, nature and more! Participants will attempt to locate these destinations and take a selfie with each to ‘prove’ they were there. The first person to find ALL 10 photos and submit them is the winner! The winner gets a $100 CASH PRIZE! Jan. 1, Noon-11pm. $10.
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. Help Businesses Prosper! Share your
professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon.score. org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.
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 Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you
play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.
Bev & Biz’s Professional Mingle S.E.A
Crab House is taking the professional mingle on. It is opening up for Central Oregon to mingle with some folks that like beverages, mingling and building the roots of our economy. Jan. 4, 4-7pm. SEA Crab House, 335 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-819-0443. beveragesandbusinesscards@gmail.com. $5. 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.
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Kitty Palooza
Clinic Low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. Pre-registration required at fixbend.org. Thu, Dec. 29, Fri, Dec. 30 and Sat, Dec. 31. The Moose Lodge, 61357 S Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: fixbend@ therawleyproject.org. Varies. 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 Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@ baseatfranklin.com. Free.
Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable
evening of singing. . . together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-andecho, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging - come join us! Led by community songleaders, Ian Carrick & Kira Seto. Jan. 3, 6-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free. Paws & Pints Come talk dogs and make friends with other like minded folks! Join us for a hosted beverage and there may even be an adorable puppy or two looking to meet their perfect person! First Wednesday of every month, 5-7pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.
Courtesy Sam Noble 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.
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
Namaspa New Years Celebration Join
in studio or online for specialty classes, yoga with live musicians, mala making and more! Shop over a hundred locally donated items in the online silent auction. All to benefit the nonprofit, The Namaspa Foundation, and provide yoga and meditation programs to schools, jails, recovery centers, etc. Dec. 31, 9:30am and Jan. 1, 8:30pm. Namaspa Foundation, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@ gmail.com. $25.
FAMILY + KIDS
Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms
is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free. 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. 26-30, 9am-3pm. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: sarah@wonderyschool.com. $400.
FOOD + DRINK
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. Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. 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 are 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 Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $170.
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.
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. 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! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.
Head Games Trivia Night Join for live
multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Worthy Beers & Burgers, 806 NW Brooks St #110, Bend. Contact: 541-678-6268. Free. Live multi-media trivia every Thursday at Spoken Moto. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6689. mike@headgamestrivia.com. Free.
Holiday Cocktail Class with The
Cookbook Club Come join for a festive Holiday Cookbook Club Cocktail class, lead by the head bartender of Waypoint Bar, Dane Olson! Dane will be teaching four different cocktails that he developed to distill the holiday spirit into an imbibe-able delight. Dec. 29, 5:30-7:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: jill@thecookbookclub.net. $100.
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. 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.
Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol Pint Night Join
for Pint Night at Worthy Brewing. A portion of pint proceeds will benefit Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol. Cheers to the non-profit organization whose members have been serving the skiing and outdoor recreation public at Mt. Bachelor since 1958 for their amazing work. Dec. 29, 6-9pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-706-0816. sam@worthybrewing.com. 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: 541382-2007. 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.