Source Weekly January 19, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE:

Welcome to another week in local news and events! This week’s Feature pages delve into some of the efforts happening locally and statewide to “green our future.” In our food section, Brian Yaeger continues his quest to eat (and rate) some of the area’s doughnut spots, focusing this week on the delightful Boston Crème. Our food coverage continues with updates on openings and closings in the restaurant scene, and in Craft, Yaeger is back again with a look at 10 Barrel’s efforts to create small, special beer releases. In Natural World, Damian Fagan gets out his seed catalog and starts dreaming of a spring filled with sowing native seeds… doesn’t that sound like a bright and beautiful future? All that and more in this week’s edition – thanks for reading!

Jessie Czopek

OPINION

What We Lose When We Lose Local News

Here in Central Oregon, we are fortunate not to live in a “news desert” where local coverage is hard to find. Between our weekly coverage, and the daily coverage at two local TV news stations, a daily newspaper, several other community papers, a public radio outlet with a reporter in Bend and the coverage of several other local radio outlets, Central Oregonians are informed.

Other parts of the state are not as fortunate. Last week, the Medford Mail-Tribune, which serves a community similar in size to that of Bend and Central Oregon, announced its final closure. The Mail-Tribune had existed only as an online publication since last September, and on Jan. 13, even its online operations ceased.

The Mail-Tribune was created under the wing of storied editor George Putnam in 1909, serving all this time as a watchdog of local government and earning the distinction of being Oregon’s first Pulitzer Prize winner for its coverage of corrupt local politicians. It was more recently under the ownership of media conglomerate GateHouse Media, which then sold it to a smaller company, Rosebud Media, under the ownership of Steven Saslow in 2107. In a letter to readers in July 2019, Saslow promised to, “make our reporting unbiased and our editorials more open to many different points of view.”

In buying the paper, Saslow shared a vision that will sound familiar: “The goal and vision was not to save a newspaper, but to transition news and information onto multiple platforms in a more modern way,” he wrote.

During the pandemic, many people were reminded, acutely, about the value that local media provides. Readers looked to local media to inform them of the financial safety nets that would be coming in the wake of all the business, school and other closures. They turned to local media to get accurate

information about pandemic guidance and exactly when they could access vaccines in their communities. Beyond the rhetoric and the fabulist notions found on cable news channels, people found real “news they could use” in their local news outlets. As readers sought credible information, many of them were also reminded of the need to support those entities. We certainly saw that ourselves with an increased amount of support for our Source Insider program.

Research published by the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University found that communities lacking a strong print or digital news outlet suffered from declines in voter participation and an increase in political corruption, which then leads to political polarization and a spread of misinformation.

People turn to local media to offer a mirror on their communities and their unique needs – something that’s tougher if not impossible to do from some faraway locale. Readers turn to local media to interpret and unpack local happenings on the opinion pages – to offer insight and opinion that might help them make decisions about their lives. Increasingly, media outlets are ducking that responsibility to the public for fear that they may upset the economic interests that are sustaining them. But cutting editorials or watering down opinion pages so they more closely resemble news stories does not make people want to follow the news outlet. If anything, it makes them ignore it all together.

As a media outlet that’s weathering the storms of dystopian social media platforms and the subsequent polarization, as well as shrinking attention spans, there’s no doubt that publishing remains a challenging endeavor – but it remains meaningful work, as the community of Medford is about to find out.

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GOOD FOR THE CITY?

If you drive on the south side of Bend, you may have noticed the destruction of one of the last pieces of old growth forest in city limits on the corner of Murphy Rd and Hwy.97. One may think that perhaps homes are going in there-something our city claims to desperately need. But instead it will be turned into a “Luxury RV resort and storage” — nothing to benefit our community but rather a place for tourists and their huge motor homes to come and stay.

The commissioners claim they knew nothing about it although plans were submitted a few years ago. In those plans, old growth trees were supposed to be left standing but the property owner, Larry Kine, claims the city didn't respond so he went ahead and tore them all down.

The Eastside bypass was completed last year to make travel from one side of town to the other easier and it's been great — but now there will have to be entrance and exits for large motor homes, defeating the purpose of the bypass.

It seems that the “powers that be” are a lot of talk but their actions show otherwise. Allowing this resort and storage facility into what was once a wonderful neighborhood confirms that, as always, money talks and the needs of our community walks. Greedy developers get what they want while the commissioners claim they didn't know... meanwhile the housing crisis continues. But at least the ultra-wealthy visitors

will have a new place to park their ultralarge motor homes...with no benefit to the locals… it's sad and disappointing that we can't put faith in our city leaders to take care of the people who already live here as well as what little old growth forest remains.

—Diana Cockerill

“threats to democracy” in our political discourse. I can’t think of a bigger threat than government administrators exercising powers they have not be delegated.

—John Woods

RE: HUNNELL CAMP SCHEDULED FOR CLOSURE, NEWS, 1/5

Letter of the Week:

JOHN HUMMEL

In your interview with the outgoing DA, I thought the distinction he drew between his progressive approach as opposed to a “traditional” approach was interesting and perhaps in improvement over “red/blue,” “liberal/conservative” and other descriptions of the “great divide” in our current culture. But for me, our traditional way, the constitutional way of dealing with crime is for legislatures to define what constitutes a crime what should be the range of punishments for perpetrators. Crimes are reported, law enforcement investigates, and where warranted makes an arrest and presents the evidence to the state attorney for prosecution.

A prosecutor is generally required to do one of two things: reject prosecution for insufficient evidence or prosecute. Progressive prosecutors like Mr. Hummel believe there is a third option: They alone can fix the poor decisions of the legislature by picking which crimes they care to prosecute in the name of finding “a better way to do things.”

Our media makes much of various

How ironic is it that Hunnell Road borders the abandoned KOA campground with spaces for 100 campers that was bought years ago by Walmart for a never built Supercenter and has sat empty for 10 years!

—Scott Nelson via facebook.com

Scott Nelson, the irony and history is lost in the present-day collateral damage caused by this road of homeless vagabonds. I have friends that work at Lowe’s and they are astonished by the magnitude of theft that shows up daily at their store. All on video and documented but nothing is done to stop them.

—Rob Ryan via facebook.com

J. Scott: Every day I cruise my weather app, watching for the time of sunset to creep up to one… minute… later… each day. It’s exhausting work, I tell you, and my dogs are pretty much tired by all this walking-after-dark-wearing-a-goofyglow-stick business. So, I’m with you, 100%! It’s not going to make the days any longer in the winter, but hey, at least us working stiffs could have a soul-lifting walk after work. Come on by for your gift card to Palate!

TIME

Congress! Establish STANDARD time permanently. People and jurisdictions will adjust as necessary. End the madness of clock-changing.

—J.

Scott

—Nicole Vulcan

Worrell Park and Rec?

Deschutes County didn’t bite on a proposal to designate Worrell Park as an area of special interest, but floated the idea of transferring the park to the park

district

By Jack Harvel

Deschutes County Commissioners rejected a proposal to designate Worrell Park, a 1-acre downtown park, as an area of special interest. Last month Deschutes County Commissioners reversed a plan that would have redeveloped the park, chipping away at some of it, to increase the number of parking spaces in anticipation of a courthouse expansion.

“Areas of Special Interest,” in Bend city code, are identified as important features that are intended to be preserved. Donna Owens, a recent appointee to the Bend Park and Recreation board of directors,

submitted three requests to the commissioners: to allow a group of residents to apply to make Worrell Park an area of special interest, to create a master plan for Worrell Park and to create an operating plan for Worrell Park. Applications for new areas of special interest can be submitted in January of odd years.

“Time is critical for the ASI process and we realize this is likely not a high priority for the County. We are committed to stepping up to volunteer to file the application with your support; additionally, to work with your staff to develop a Worrell Wayside operating

plan for 2023 assuming you will welcome our offer to adopt Worrell Wayside,” Owens wrote in her request to commissioners.

County staff noted there’s an irrigation system in parts of the park, which could make it ineligible as an area of special interest. Commissioner Tony DeBone noted that an ASI typically has geological features that aren’t present in the park. Both DeBone and Commissioner Phil Chang said they’re prioritizing other projects and that it could divert staff from higher-priority projects.

“I’m pretty lukewarm about this package of requests. I greatly appreciate the community concern for Worrell Park, it motivated us to revisit our parking needs and parking analysis and we decided not to do anything with that park right now. In my mind, that’s the work we needed to do around Worrell Park and I don’t want to use staff resources,” Chang said during the commissioners’ regular meeting on Jan. 11.

Though they didn’t accept the proposal, commissioners did say they’d be willing to engage in a discussion with BPRD about potentially trading the park to the district — though clarified it’d have to be pursued by BPRD rather than the county.

“That could even result in Worrell Park taking less of our precious staff time to manage and deal with, but I am concerned about the impacts on county resources for something that I’m not seeing as an urgent project,” Chang said.

Thornburgh Facing Appeals Over Water Use

The resort is once again facing opposition after a Deschutes County hearing officer rejected a new plan to mitigate water loss

By Jack Harvel

More hearings are ahead for Thornburgh Resort, the new development near Cline Buttes, after a Deschutes County hearing officer rejected a new fish and wildlife mitigation plan. Both the developer, Kameron Delashmutt, and a longtime opponent of the resort, Nunzie Gould, appealed the decision. The hearings officer cited a lack of input from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and insufficient oversite as reasons for the denial.

Delashmutt’s appeal asks the county to interpret the procedural requirements he needs to fulfill and to review the “no net loss” standard — which guarantees developments don’t degrade wetlands.

Gould, who’s battled the proposed development through legal processes for over a decade, also appealed the hearing officer’s decision, claiming a new conceptual and final master plan are necessary, that there are significant changes made that aren’t reflected in the master plans, that ODFW and the Bureau of Land Management must agree the “no net loss” standard is met and more.

Thornburgh’s new fish and wildlife mitigation plan claims it’ll use 30% less water than the current plan,

which was approved in 2008, from 2,129 acre-feet per year to 1,460 acre-feet per year. The property itself is nearly 2,000 acres and the master plan consists of an 18-hole golf course, several lakes and 950 homes. The reduced water estimates come from a modified plan that is scaling back on resort amenities and modified landscaping.

On Jan. 3, 2022, ODFW Water Program Manager Chandra Ferrari and the Deschutes Watershed District Manager Corey Heath submitted a letter to Deschutes County planners arguing that the mitigation plan approved in 2008 is based on outdated information on how groundwater withdrawals would impact fish habitats in the Deschutes River.

“It is becoming increasingly unlikely that the mitigation agreed upon in 2008 will offset the loss or net degradation of fish and wildlife habitat quantity and quality and provide a net benefit to the resource due to ongoing declines in groundwater and streamflow,” Ferrari and Heath wrote.

The issue will appear before commissioners first as a work session on Jan. 23, before a public hearing on Feb. 1

Worrell Park in downtown Bend avoided a redesign that would’ve shrunk the park to make way for parking. Now, petitioners are seeking to designate the land as an area of special interest.

Construction has already started on infrastructure in the long-contested Thornburgh Resort.

Jack Harvel

Jack Harvel

Year-End Giving Program Doubles Its Goal

Source Weekly’s Central Oregon Gives program brings in over $1 million; becomes an official nonprofit

By Nicole Vulcan

Most nonprofits perform a fullcourt press at the end of the calendar year, aiming to garner tax-deductible donations to boost their annual fundraising. But the nonprofits that take part in Central Oregon Gives have one extra player in the arena, because the program itself awards thousands in additional funds to the nonprofits that raise the most in their respective categories.

The 2022 Central Oregon Gives campaign brought in $1,027,263 in donations during its seven-week run — doubling the $500,000 goal organizers set for the 2023 campaign.

Each nonprofit that takes part in Central Oregon Gives is placed in one of several categories, including education, family & children, arts and culture, animal welfare and health and environment. The nonprofit earning the most in donations in each category earns an extra $2,000 prize; in addition, the top-earning nonprofit earns a $15,000 prize from an anonymous donor. Yet another nonprofit – this year, Desert Sky Montessori – earns $2,000 for

getting the highest number of donations of $25 or less.

The Giving Plate was the top earner in the 2022 program, making it a back-to back winner after taking home the top spot during the 2021 campaign. The nonprofit plans to put those funds toward its goal of opening a free community food store in the Bend Maker’s District.

The $1-million-plus in fundraising also represented a 30% increase over last year’s total – something of a surprise for Aaron Switzer, publisher of the Source Weekly and founder of Central Oregon Gives, because of a change in the way nonprofits were enrolled this year.

“We instituted an application process this year and that resulted in fewer nonprofits in the program,” Switzer said. “I had imagined we would receive fewer overall donations. However, the programs that did participate did an amazing job and collectively we more than doubled our goal. It was an outstanding year. I believe we are really seeing the beginning of what this online giving program can realize for the

region’s nonprofits.”

The program is fueled largely by small donations from the community. This year, some 1,763 people donated, with 718 of those donations coming in at $25 or less.

Another key to the program is its partnership with local businesses, which offer incentive gifts to people when they

A new foundation

In 2022, the program that works to support local nonprofits also became a nonprofit itself. Switzer formed a non-

donate. For every $25 donation, participants can get a thank-you gift from a different participating business. This year, donating businesses included Avid Cider, Backporch Coffee Roasters, Barre3, Boneyard Beer, Crow’s Feet Commons, Crux, F45 Trainings, Fjällräven, Gear Fix, Healthy Fundamentals, High Desert Frameworks, High Desert Museum, Hayden Homes Amphitheater, Metalheads Boutiques, Powder House,

profit for Central Oregon Gives, “allowing for growth and financial stability,” according to a press release from Central Oregon Gives.

“This year was a turning point for Central Oregon Gives,” Switzer wrote. “We couldn’t be happier with the results and are excited to see what we can continue to achieve in partnership with nonprofits and the Central Oregon community.”

Old Mill District, Roam, SCP Redmond Hotel, Silver Moon Brewing, Worthy Brewing and Yellow Brew Bus.

Winners in the 2022 Central Oregon Gives program, from left: Aaron Switzer, publisher of the Source Weekly; Lauren Grigsby of Central Oregon Veteran’s Ranch; Cassi McQueen of Saving Grace; Amanda Stuermer of World Muse, Megan Burton of the Source Weekly, standing in for Desert Sky Montessori; Ranae Staley of The Giving Plate; and Marianne Cox of Street Dog Hero.

Nicole Vulcan

Some 1,763 people donated, with 718 of those donations coming in at $25 or less.

La mayoría de las organizaciones sin fines de lucro realizan un ciclo completo a fin de año, aspirando obtener donaciones deducibles de impuestos para incrementar su recabación de fondos anual. Pero las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que participan en Central Oregon Gives tienen a otro protagonista en la cancha, ya que el programa por si solo otorga miles de fondos adicionales

a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro que recaudan mas en sus respectivas categorías.

La campaña Central Oregon Gives de 2022 trajo consigo $1,027,263 en donativos durante la campaña de siete semanas, duplicanto la meta de $500,000 que los organizadores fijaron para la campaña de 2023,

Cada organización sin fines de lucro

que participa en Central Oregon Gives se coloca en una de varias categorías, que incluyen la educación, la familia y niños, el arte y cultura, el bienestar animal y la salud y el medio ambiente. La organización sin fines de lucro que obtenga la mayor cantidad de donaciones en cada categoria recibe un premio adicional de $2,000; además, la organización sin fines de lucro con mayor ingreso recibe un premio de $15,000 por parte de un donante anónimo. Hasta la fecha, otra organización sin fines de lucro, este año, Desert Sky Montessori, recibe $2,000 por recibir la mayor cantidad de donativos de $25 o menos.

Giving Plate fue la que obtuvo más donaciones en el programa de 2022, ganando de nuevo después de llevarse el primer lugar durante la campaña del 2021. La organización sin fines de lucro planea usar esos fondos para trabajar en su objetivo de abrir una tienda de alimentos comunitaria gratuita en Bend.

La recabación de fondos de más de $1 millón también representó un aumento

del 30% con repecto al total del año pasado, algo que sorprendió a Aaron Switzer, editor de the Source Weekly y fundador de Central Oregon Gives, debido a un cambio en la forma en que se registraron las organizaciones sin fines de lucro este año.

“Implantamos un proceso de solicitud este año y eso resulto en constar con menos organizaciones de lucro en el programa,” dijo Switzer. “Me habia imaginado que recibiríamos menos donaciones en general. Sin embargo, los programas que participaron hicieron un estupendo trabajo y en grupo duplicamos nuestra meta. Fue un excelente año. Creo que estamos viendo el comienzo de lo que este programa de donaciones en línea puede lograr para las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de la regíon.”

El programa en gran parte es impulsado por pequeños donativos por parte de la comunidad. Este año, unas, 1,173 personas donaron, con 718 de esos donativos de $25 o menos.

by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

Glowing Up the Power Grid

Oregon’s climate goals will transform the way the state delivers energy to people’s homes

By Jack Harvel

Oregon set ambitious climate goals in June 2021, seeking to fully eliminate carbon emissions from the state’s electrical grid by 2040. It’s the fastest decarbonization timeline for a power grid in the United States. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality found electricity use contributes nearly 30% of emissions in the state, second only to transportation.

Coal and natural gas accounted for more than 98% of greenhouse gases from power generation. Oregon deactivated its last coal-fired powerplant in 2020, but still uses out-of-state coal power. In 2020 coal produced 27% of Oregon’s total power use, and accounted for 75% of the state’s greenhouse gases from electricity, according to the Oregon Department of Energy. The state uses about 7% more coal and about half as much natural gas as the national average. Hydropower is the biggest producer of electricity in the state at about 39%, but the use of solar and wind fall behind national averages.

Solar Power

Oregon’s solar projects are largely made up of independent brokers who sell energy to larger providers or electricity co-ops. Only about 1.5% of the state’s power comes from solar energy, but the state is hoping to expand on that. Senate Bill 1547 established a program to produce 160 megawatts between Oregon’s two biggest utility companies, Pacific Power and Portland General Electric. That’s enough energy to power about 64,000 homes.

“The intent of the program was to add to Oregon's renewable energy mix, and also to make solar energy available to consumers across the state who previously did not have access,” said Sean Micken, partnerships manager for Oregon Shines, a project manager for community solar subscriptions.

Oregon Shines offers an alternative to renewable programs offered directly from utilities. Pacific Power’s Blue Sky program has attracted more than 148,000 participants, who pay a couple extra bucks a month to get power from wind, solar, geothermal and low-impact hydropower from over 50 facilities scattered across the West. Oregon Shines differs from the Blue Sky program by focusing just on solar power and

guaranteeing savings on the power bill.

“When you sign up for the Blue Sky program, there's a line item that says Blue Sky energy; you pay about one cent per kilowatt hour extra to get your energy from the program. With the community solar program, you're actually getting a half cent per kilowatt hour savings on your bill,” Micken said.

Oregon Shines is the only community solar project that’s authorized to connect Pacific Power customers to community solar projects. There are currently six solar farms that it’s booking to residential and commercial clients.

“This is a way of, I would say, directing your support towards more local, selective projects, and developers and owners which are all in Oregon and are all new, essentially,” Micken said.

The program is marketed to people who can’t put up solar panels on their homes. Solar panels aren’t a good investment if a homeowner’s roof is facing north/ south, if it’s not structurally fit to support solar panels or if trees provide shade. Senate Bill 1547 also stipulates 10% of community solar clients are low-income,

and they’re eligible for discounts that can significantly reduce their electric bill.

“If you're an individual and making under about $41,000 per year, you qualify. If you’re a household of four and make $80,000 or less per year, that makes you eligible for a 40% discount on your subscribed energy,” Micken said.

Paying less for the same amount of energy is possible thanks to federal tax credits for investors and owners of solar projects, and the relatively low cost of maintaining renewables after large startup costs.

“If you look at the cost of energy, and where your utilities are buying low-cost energy, some of the least expensive energy on the grid today is from renewables,” Micken said. “Your average megawatt hour from a wind energy project is definitely less than your average megawatt hour from a new gas or coal facility.”

The Grid

Though solar is expanding, hydropower is the biggest contributor to the state’s electrical grid. Hydropower is about 40% of Oregon’s total fuel for the state, much of it supplied from the Bonneville Power Administration — a federal agency in the Pacific Northwest that controls 31 dams and one nuclear power plant.

“We're lucky to have a lot of hydropower, which is reliable. It changes seasonally a little bit with how much rainfall there is, but mostly we can count on it powering our grid through most of the year,” said Paul Kempler, a professor and researcher at the University of Oregon studying electrochemistry and its applications to decarbonization. “Our grids are very, very clean because of that hydropower.”

The largest power providers, Pacific Power and Portland General Electric, are less reliant on hydro. About 50% of Pacific Power’s energy comes from coal and 19% from natural gas. A little over 20% of its energy is sourced from renewables like wind, solar and hydro. Forty-seven percent of Portland General Electric’s power comes from coal and natural gas. That’s unlikely to last long with the emission caps put in place by the legislature. Both companies supported the bill and set their own climate goals that aren’t much different than those set by the state.

Solar panels cost 90% less than they did 10 years ago.

Transportation and electricity use are the largest contributors to greenhouse gasses in Oregon.

Courtesy Adobe Stock

Courtesy of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

“There's a reason [Pacific Power owner] Warren Buffett went big on solar. He's a smart guy, and he realizes that the world is changing. Our priorities as a country are changing,” Micken, of Oregon Shines, said. “It's not like we're going to do away with coal and natural gas anytime soon. But we've got to balance it out with some of these other low-cost, low-carbon, predictable fuel and energy supplies. Solar, I would say, checks all those boxes.”

Outside of the two power giants are dozens of small energy co-ops that mostly rely on the Bonneville Power Administration. About 85% of BPA’s power comes from hydroelectric dams, 10% from nuclear power and less than 5% is purchased from other providers.

Looking Forward

Green energy is being propelled by simple economics. In the past 10 years green technology has gotten cheaper. The cost of solar power dropped 90% over the past 10 years, according to the Levelized Cost of Energy Report. Similarly, the lifetime cost of new wind farms dropped by 71% in the past decade.

“We consistently underestimate the ability of wind energy and solar energy, and now batteries, to become cheaper. There's pretty well understood scaling relationships that say as you build this many batteries or this many solar panels that it will become cheaper by this fraction,” Kempler, the professor, said.

Energy storage is crucial for power grids that don’t have access to the reliable hydro power Oregon has. California installed around 4,400 megawatts of energy storage with lithium-ion batteries, according to the nonprofit California Independent System Operator. The state will need storage to keep the lights on when the sun isn’t shining, and the wind isn’t blowing.

“These batteries are actually being used to shift about two hours to four hours of energy every single day. There's a point in the middle of the day where there's a ton of sunlight in California, and they have plenty of solar energy, but that's not actually when the grid uses the most energy,” Kempler said. “The grid uses a lot of energy around 6-7pm, when people get home and turn on their stoves, turn on their dryers.”

Lithium-ion is going through the same process as solar panels and wind energy — they’re finally cheap and durable enough to be used for grid-scale energy storage. But in Oregon the “batteries” take the form of dams and reservoirs, where water can be released at will to respond to demand.

“Because we're able to ramp the power production on the dams up and down, we don't need a lot of grid storage, and haven't had to deploy the same amount of battery storage that California has,” Kempler said.

Some people worry that the full electrification of the power grid could lead to instability. Kempler said that as more resources like wind and solar are added, a system has to be put in place to distribute energy

where it’s needed.

“I think the rhetoric that it's the emissions goals that are going to make our grids unstable, is interesting, because we have lots of evidence in the last couple of years of grids that have failed, because the fossil resources on those grids -- natural gas turbines, coal plants, failed during weather emergencies,” Kempler said. “I don't know that we have a clear apples-to-apples comparison of any electricity grids that have been built or that are up being upgraded to say it's clear that it’s the wind and the solar energy that are causing reliability issues.”

Courtesy Oregon Department of Energy

Aiming for a Carbon-Neutral Future

Central Oregon Community College

By Poppy Smith and Nicole Vulcan

Central Oregon Community College joined some 443 other colleges and universities around the nation last month, when President Laurie Chesley signed a “carbon commitment” pledge aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality at the college. We checked in with COCC Sustainability Coordinator Noelle Copley about what that means for the college.

The interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

Source Weekly: Describe the program COCC is planning.

Noelle Copley: What the president has signed onto is a program created by an organization called Second Nature. It’s called the climate leadership network and the commitment we’ve signed onto is a starting point. It entails that we do a greenhouse gas emissions inventory in the next year. So, that’ll be picking up and starting and in the second year we’ll do a climate action plan with the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.

SW: What does it mean to be carbon neutral?

NC: Really, the goal will be to get our operations much more efficient and turn to renewables like solar energy and production of our own when we can. We have a lot of old buildings (the college was founded in 1949) so we have some older infrastructure. It really means getting the operations efficient and then looking for renewable sources of energy when we can.

SW: Will efforts be aimed specifically toward the campus itself or will they include student participation?

NC: We are a commuter college, so we have to calculate the emissions of people getting to campus. We only have 300 students who live on campus and the rest have to commute to one of our campuses every day. When we do the greenhouse gas emission inventory it’s just accounting for the emissions we’re responsible for — single-occupancy vehicles. We have to

account for this so that we can put together programs that would incentivize getting single-occupancy vehicles off the road.

SW: What can COCC learn from other universities that have already reached carbon neutrality?

NC: We’ll definitely be looking at colleges of similar size. Some colleges may be larger and have their own power generation plants. We’ll be able to look to our colleagues as examples. In the climate leadership network, they have three different levels of commitment. Some universities have been at this for 15 or more years and they started out with the same commitment that we’ve done and then they moved into adding resiliency, which means acknowledging that climate change IS happening and what’re we going to do to be flexible and evolve with it. The resiliency aspect means incorporating things like emergency planning for detrimental weather events within our area. There are also schools that have done things with solar production with battery backups capable of being sufficient for a few days.

SW: What kind of public engagement does this include?

NC: We’ll be having an event that we’re starting to plan for April 19. Last year we did it, and it’s part of a global initiative that’s put on by our university. Last year it went on at over 400 sites around the world. We put on a climate teaching event, which we’ll be doing again. We will be partnering with the City of Bend, The Environmental Center and hopefully the Bend-LaPine School District as well in order to make it a community-oriented event. The idea is that faculty will speak on climate change from their discipline.

We also have a fun event for Earth Day, which we did last year, too. This will be our second annual sustainable fashion show. This event is a partnership between COCC and OSU-Cascades, where we have a

free store that students can go and shop at. The shop is a resource for students as they’re entering the working world to have more professional wear. This topic of environmental advocacy has just evolved and grown, and sustainable fashion is a real area that makes a difference.

Sustainable fashion can help to lessen the number of textiles that go into the landfill every year and combat issues with fast fashion, which are clothes marketed cheaply to the consumers but that have detrimental amounts of water use and energy use.

The first item on the agenda as part of COCC’s carbon commitment pledge: Doing an inventory of the college’s greenhouse gas emissions –including the impact of single-occupancy vehicles driving to campuses.

Hydroelectric power is the largest share of Oregon’s energy resource mix, followed by natural gas and coal.

Courtesy Central Oregon Community College

SOURCE PICKS

FRIDAY

PROHIBITION PARTY

DON’T BE A DEW DROPPER

1/20

Taking it back to the 1920s, the High Desert Museum is inviting Central Oregon to dress up, drink some cocktails in the speakeasy and party it up this Friday night. Been craving a dress up moment? This is it! Fri., Jan. 20, 6-9pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Highway 97, Bend. $15 and members receive a 20% discount. SATURDAY 1/21

SATURDAY 1/21

TUESDAY 1/24

CPTN OVER: RECORD RELEASE PARTY WITH PALO SOPRANO

LOUD AND EXCITING

Cptn Over is releasing its new album, “Rad,” with a party to remember. Palo Soprano will join the stage to add a vibey set to the night. These two bands will keep the night going with new music, along with tunes that Central Oregon knows and loves. Sat., Jan. 21, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr.., Bend. $12. SATURDAY 1/21

COMEDY AT CRAFT: JAMAL COLEMAN

CREATIVE CARTOON COMEDY

Jamal Coleman is known for his hilarious content and soulful delivery. As a comedian with Tourette Syndrome, he has been normalizing, joking about and educating his audience about the condition. Laugh with Coleman this weekend! Sat., Jan. 21, 8-10pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery. 62988 NE Layton Ave., #103, Bend. $15.

2023 HALF MARATHON TRAINING GROUP

CHALLENGING AND REWARDING

Is running on your list of New Year’s goals? If so, check out FootZone Bend’s running groups. This half-marathon running group is a perfect fit for beginner to intermediate runners looking for a racing challenge. The group meets weekly and will inspire you to keep up training! Sat., Jan. 21, 8am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

KEOLA BEAMER & HENRY KAPONO

TWO LEGENDS OF HAWAIIAN MUSIC

These 1970s icons have been playing and singing Hawaiian music for four decades. Creativity sets these two artists apart from the rest with their innovative music. Sat., Jan. 21, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $34.50-$54.50 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

SATURDAY 1/21

2023 CASCADES WEDDING SHOW

PLAN YOUR SPECIAL DAY

Connect with regional wedding planners, venue owners, event organizers, dress shops and more during this annual wedding show. Professionals in Central Oregon are ready to help you plan your wedding! Sat., Jan. 21, 10am-3pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N Highway 97, Bend. $10. SUNDAY 1/22

BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE

LIVING LEGENDS OF GOSPEL

Keeping its music creative and soul-touching, Blind Boys of Alabama and Charlie Musselwhite have been performing gospel tunes that cross genres. With original music and unforgettable stage energy, these bands will liven up your Tuesday night. Tue., Jan. 24, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $37$57 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

WINTER TRIVIA SERIES

FOR THE TRIVIA LOVING, BEER DRINKING, FOOD CART CRAVING SMARTY-PANTS

The Lot brings the community together for a night of food trucks, hot drinks and trivia. Trivia categories will be hinted on social media, so stay tuned every week for clues on what’s going to be next (IG: @thelotbend).

Tuesdays, 6-8pm. The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend. Free.

THE ART OF FALCONRY: ANCIENT SPORT IN A MODERN WORLD

MEET MOLLY THE HARRIS HAWK

Learn about falconry from Sisters’ very own Hank Minor, a licensed master falconer, having actively flown hawks on game for 15 years. Understand the art form and meet the hawk at this informational session. Sun., Jan. 22, 3-4pm. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall. 301 S Elm St., Sisters. Free.

FUNGI IN THE FOREST

FASCINATING FUNGI FACTS

Learn about how fungi play a huge part in environmental health, recovering from wildfire and more. Experts will guide the audience through the powers of the forest and fungi communication systems. Explore your surroundings at the Tower Theatre with a bag of popcorn in your hand. Wed., Jan. 25, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Courtesy Palo Soprano Facebook

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#Bend Is a Drag, in C Minor

After a recent show had locals in awed silence, I caught up with one talented drag piano player

By Doone Lupine Williams

Ihad the privilege of stumbling upon some of the most unrecognizable local talent in December at Midtown Ballroom. It was at the first of its kind, the 2022 “Winter Gala,” put on by the Queer Creators’ Collective, a new creative collective founded by local drag queen, Caressa Banana.

Minus the packed house, impeccable costumes, a Mean Girls “Jingle Bell Rock” ensemble and Oscar-worthy makeup art, the Gala also served as a fashion and talent show (as well as a benefit for Toys 4 Tots). The show was nothing but lively, the music was loud and every Bendite in the audience was hootin’ and hollerin’ like they haven’t been out of the house since pre-pandemic. I mean, a drag fashion show?! What can get more fun?

Based off the turnout, Bend does love drag. Once a few of the queens did their runway struts (and absolutely slayed), it was time for the first talent act, featuring Charlie Davis — drag name: Amber Tingle — who turned what previously was a roaring crowd into a whisper-less room. It was just us, Amber Tingle and her electric Korg piano.

Tingle performed three jaw-dropping piano compositions that compiled an original score, “Andare” by Ludovico Einaudi and “Cornfield Chase” by Hans Zimmer. And not just anyone can pull this off in one sock and one stiletto I might add. I was immediately inspired, so I checked in with Amber Tingle about the show.

Source Weekly: Where are you from?

Amber Tingle: Jackson, Mississippi. I moved to Bend a little over three years ago.

SW: Where did you begin your start performing in drag?

AT: I had my first drag brunch at 10 Barrel East a year and a half ago, and the next day, my first night show at the Volcanic Theatre Pub with some of my lovely brothers and sisters in the Cult of Tuck.

SW: When did you start getting into drag?

AT: In Mississippi, drag was definitely not an option for me. I’m not even openly gay back home. I always loved makeup though, and every Halloween I went full-out. Halloween was and still is my favorite holiday. But it wasn’t until I moved to Bend that this turned into drag. I was raised in a conservative, Christian home, and I wasn’t ever safe or supported in my queerness. I didn’t have any of the tools to cope with a world that told me I was wrong for existing, so I was very depressed and an alcoholic in my late teens. I started getting in drag in treatment because I was in such a supportive environment and could safely explore my queerness without judgement. And I desperately felt the need for a creative outlet. Looking back at what my drag has become, I feel my work has paid off.

SW: How long have you been playing piano?

AT: Since I was about 4.

SW: What has been your experience doing drag in Bend?

AT: I love doing drag in Bend because I don’t feel too much pressure. Bend’s drag scene is still relatively small. I feel like I know many of the audience members here which makes it easier and more fun to engage with them while performing. My first public appearance in drag was at a Trump rally on Peace Corner,

where I showed up with a speaker, my hips and two middle fingers. I didn’t get paid of course, but I made a lot of people uncomfortable, so I felt fulfilled.

SW: When did drag and playing piano intertwine?

AT: I was staying at a friend’s house with some of the other queens, and they had a piano at their house, so naturally we all put on wigs and sat around the living room while I played the piano. D’Auntie Carol suggested I start doing piano shows in drag. Probably the best suggestion I’ve been told.

SW: Do you mainly perform your own musical compositions?

AT: I’d say a little over a third of the songs I play are original compositions. The rest is a mix of classical and contemporary music from other artists.

SW: Have you played at any venues in town?

AT: I had my first ever piano gig a few months back at The Canteen/the Campfire Hotel, which was a personal milestone for me as a pianist.

SW: What is #BendIsADrag and what does it mean to the drag community here in Bend?

AT: Basically it means that Bend needs some spicing up! It needs more queerness and creative genius. Bend is a wonderful and beautiful place filled with wonderful and beautiful people, but it could always be gayer.

A video of the Winter Gala performance is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_jrWN6nhO8

Watch more of Amber Tingle’s performances on her socials: @theambertingle

Amber Tingle struts down the runway in all or her winter queen glory at the Queer Creators’ Collective’s 2022 Winter Gala.

Photo courtesy of Joy Reyneke photography

"My first public appearance in drag was at a Trump rally on Peace Corner, where I showed up with a speaker, my hips and two middle fingers."

— Amber Tingle

18 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.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Kalos Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald and Jeremiah McLane are masters of tradition who purposefully explore the dark corners floating on its edges. Their individual artistry is enhanced when together. 7-9pm. $20.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. Starts at 8pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Bill Powers

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

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday 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.

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

Justusworx “Justusworx” came together 10 years ago in Bend. With influences in driving blues-rock, soul, funk and jazz. Our members have well over a hundred years of combined musical experience. 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.

19 Thursday

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

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays 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.

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.

Big E’s Sports Bar Big E’s Open Mic Open mic from 6-9pm. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Three song/15-minute limit. Minors allowed. Singles/ duos/trios. No drum sets. Great food and beverage from Big E’s Sportsbar menu. Original music or covers. A warm and friendly environment to share those precious creative moments. 6-9pm. Free.

Porter Brewing Co. Live Music with The Ballybogs Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish Trad Music in Central Oregon! Every Thursday at Porter! 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Swingin’ Doors This vintage, Texas-style swing band will rock the night away. 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.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Sarah Clarke Fireside Show A chance to see wonderful intimate performances, Suttle will host a different musician most Thursdays through May at the Skip Bar. This week, Sarah Clarke will be sharing some beautiful tunes with us at The Lodge. 6-8pm.

20 Friday

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Michael Harrison Raised in a small town in Canada and now residing in the big city of New York, Michael Harrison has become a favorite at clubs all over North America, Asia and Europe! With an engagingly relatable and energetic style, Michael’s humor garners accolades in whatever situation you put him whether it be college, corporate, church, comedy club, cruise ship or bar. 8-10pm. $15.

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.

Hoodoo Ski Area Friday Night Lights Enjoy bonfires, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo, thanks to Ablis CBD. 5pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios The Hasbens and Left on Wilson Come out and get down on the dance floor with us at Open Space Studios in Midtown! Live music with local favorites, The Hasbens and Left on Wilson. 8-11:59pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing The Resonant Rouges and Guests The Resonant Rogues’ dark Appalachian folk paints a picture of their lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina and on the road. Anchored by the songwriting duo of Sparrow (banjo, accordion) and Keith Smith (guitar), they’ve traveled the byways and highways of America and crossed the oceans with instruments in tow. 7-11pm. $10.

Spoken Moto Tarekith Local Bend musician Tarekith will perform a live electronic music set at Spoken Moto. With over 20 years experience performing live, you can expect a thoughtful mix of ambient, house and dub techno. This is not a DJ set. No cover, free entry! 6-8pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub World Finest It’s been a wild and crazy ride for the fellas in World’s Finest since their modest beginning as an acoustic duo in Portland living rooms in 2011. With a songwriting style rooted in Americana, the band banks on their ability to transcend genres of all kinds. 8:30-11:59pm. $17.

Walt Reilly’s Sleepless Truckers Drawn to songs about the poor, hard-living working class, the good times and the bad, the beauty of life and its sorrows. The Sleepless Truckers bring outlaw country, Americana, southern rock and red dirt to the West throwing in a Central Oregon smokey twist for a redneck tilt-a-whirl experience you will remember. 7-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Bulma, Sniping Pigs, Exogorth, Tax Evader and More Check out these bands for a night of fast and brutal music! 7pm. $15.

21 Saturday

The Belfry Dry Canyon Stampede Dry Canyon Stampede is Central Oregon’s favorite country dance band. Featuring six vocalists covering a wide variety of country dance tunes, this band is sure to get you on the dance floor. Hank to Brothers Osborne, Patsy to Miranda, and all the good stuff in between. 6pm. $12.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Jamal Coleman Jamal is described as a cartoon having creative Tourette syndrome, with a soulful delivery that makes you think and applause. 8-10pm. $15.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Reno & Cindy An amazing duo with great vocals. Reno comes from great music heritage and can play almost any song by ear. 5-8pm. $15/adults, Free/ children 12 and under.

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

Northside Bar & Grill Strong Alibi Classic and hard rock covers and originals! 8-11pm. Free.

On Tap Beer Garden & Food Trucks

Something Dirty Live Something Dirty brings its all original Pacific NW alternative rock to the tent at On Tap. 6-8pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Andrew Sleighter Comedy Show Andrew Sleighter’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers. Performing on Last Comic Standing and Conan, Andrew is reliable and consistent, rarely ending a show by lighting the stage on fire out of rage. 8pm. $20.

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort So Much Closer Join in the Speakeasy for free live music with So Much Closer! So Much Closer is a songwriting project led by wife/husband duo, Holly Davidson and Jeff Bethke. Their music can best be described as retro pop with folk, blues and soul influence. 4-7pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Contemporary jazz with a Pat Matheny emphasis. 6-8pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Keola Beamer & Henry Kapono Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono are two legends of Hawaiian music. Each became an icon in the 1970s, both at the creative forefront as Hawaiian music reinvented itself. They have continued to lead the way for over four decades. 7pm. $34.50-$54.50 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

Volcanic Theatre Pub Cptn Over Album

Release Concert with Palo Soprano Bend’s own Cptn Over is returning to the Volcanic and celebrating the release of its debut album, “Rad.” Come join the party and get a healthy dose of good times and rip-roaring rock music! 8pm. $12.

22 Sunday

Velvet Eli Madden & Jason Lynn Eli Madden (guitar, vocals) and Jason Lynn (drums) jam tasty originals and classic rock renditions! 7-9pm. Free.

Recycled Percussion’s performances are full of energy and eye-catching visuals. The band members use ladders, recycled automobile pieces and unconventional items as instruments. Recycled Percussion will perform at the Tower Theatre on Mon., Jan. 23 at 7:30pm.

Courtesy Recycled Percussion Facebook

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.

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

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon 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 Fluffalove Music for the soul consisting primarily of 70s folk-rock gems. Its “Laurel Canyon” vibe includes two acoustic guitars and tight harmonies. 5-7pm. 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.

Spoken Moto Larkspur Stand Larkspur Stand is kicking off 2023 at Spoken Moto with some sweet new additions to the sound for y’all! Gigs will be limited the rest of this winter as they’re laying out recording plans, so block out your afternoon! 2-4pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Jazz Lincoln Center: Song We Love Songs We Love is a journey through the first 50 years of jazz song. Under the musical direction of Riley Mulherkar, three guest vocalists will join an all-star band made up of New York’s rising stars. The group will perform a selection of music from the 1920s-1950s. 7:30pm. $32-$57 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

23 Monday

Bevel Craft Brewing Bingo with Bren Come join the fun this month while supporting the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance. It believes that everyone deserves good food, and it defines good food as affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food that is easily accessible and sustainably produced in Central Oregon. Cash prizes! 6-8pm. $2.

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.

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.

Tower Theatre Recycled Percussion Its junk rock music became a national phenomenon during their smash hit performances on America’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then, Recycled Percussion has elevated its energy level, created new performance elements, and has been voted National Act of the Year a record-breaking six times. 7:30pm. $27-$47 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday at 7pm. Free to play, win prizes. Teams up to 6. 7-9pm.

24 Tuesday

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.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers 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.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex Lettuce Unify Tour DJ/Producer sensation Kiefer opens the show. Lettuce is one of the funkiest bands on the planet and this show will undoubtedly be one of the most legendary shows of the year. 7-11pm. $35/adv, $40/door.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win some money and help out a local nonprofit organization. The month of January they will be playing for The Rawley Project. Its mission is to help dogs that may be suffering from a life of cruelty, neglect and/or abandonment. 6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Company 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.

The Lot Winter Trivia Series Calling all trivia loving, beer drinking, food cart craving smarty-pants. . . Trivia Tuesdays are back. What a fun way to spend Tuesday nights inside the heated seating area with your favorite trivia buff friends. Check the social media for category clues. Winning teams earn table reservations and prizes! 6-8pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Blind Boys of Alabama & Charlie Musselwhite The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. They are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries with their remarkable interpretations of everything from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material by songwriters such as Eric Clapton, Prince and Tom Waits. 7:30pm. $37-$57 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

25 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!

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

Deschutes Brewery

Public House Head

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday 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.

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 Tony Smiley Tony Smiley will take the stage and perform a live set. 6-9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe 25th Anniversary KDTU has electrified audiences around the world from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined the Dave Matthews Band and the late Godfather of Soul, James Brown. 8:30pm. $27.50.

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.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

DANCE

3rd Thursday Latin Night Hottest Latin dance night in Bend! Two dance floors, fantastic cocktails and sexy dancing! All are welcome. The salsa and bachata floor opens at 8pm with free salsa lessons with Victoria of Bend Dance. Followed by music hits! On the main floor at 9pm, DJ Cruz will spin the top Latino hits of reggaetón, cumbia, urbano, merengue and banda! Third Thursday of every month, 8pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $5.

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 and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. 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 Cop/Out NYC’s own queer punk rockers bring their tour to Silver Moon Brewing! 7-10pm. $10.

MUSIC

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

Opening: Movement, Dance, Ritual and Community What awaits you, or is waiting within you, hoping to be discovered? A dream, a feeling, connection, a new way of being? Explore this together, individually and collectively, through guided movement, dance and ritual. The group will invite openness for whatever shows up. . . calling in support for the path ahead. Jan. 21, 2-5pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $75.

Salsa Classes Bring on the SPICE! Sexy, sassy Salsa classes are just what you need for the New Year. No rhythm needed. Two left feet are acceptable. Beginning class at 6:30pm. Beginning plus at pm. 4-week series starts Wed., Jan. 4. Register in advance with Victoria. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Through Jan. 25. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $50/ person/month.

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.

Michael Harrison is a ventriloquist, puppeteer and comedian who is creating his own path in the world of comedy and entertainment. Harrison’s uplifting energy makes for a live show to remember. Catch the show at Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Fri., Jan. 20 at 8pm.

Courtesy Michael Harrison Facebook

West Coast Swing Classes Sultry and smooth, this is not yo’ grandma’s swing! This is done to late night R&B or acoustic, hip-hop or dirty blues. Grab a partner or come solo because you don’t need experience for this! 4-week series starts 1st Tuesday every month. Register in advance with Victoria. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Through Jan. 24. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@ yahoo.com. $50.

FILM EVENTS

“Shrek” “Shrek” sparked a motion picture phenomenon and captured the world’s imagination with. . . the Greatest Fairy Tale Never Told! Shrek goes on a quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of his loveable Donkey and win back the deed to his swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. In partnership with Deschutes Public Library! Jan. 20, 6pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. Free, RSVP.

Fungi in the Forest Central Oregon is home to a broad range of fungi. Many of them play an important role in forest health and are adapted to our fire-dependent region. Join Deschutes Land Trust and Oregon State University Extension Service regional fire specialist Ariel Cowan to learn all about fungi including fascinating fungal communication networks and how these inhabitants can even help our forests recover from fire. Jan. 25, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. Free, RSVP.

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.

Black Excellence Art Showcase The showcase allows black students and community members to display art, paintings, photography and their freedom of expression while celebrating Black history and their art liberation. The deadline for submissions is Dec. 12 and contact June Park at jpark@cocc.edu. Jan. 19-Feb. 28, 9am-5pm. Pinckney Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: jpark@cocc.edu. Free.

Home Brewing 101 The Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization (COHO) and DIYcave are proud to present this beginner class on home brewing beer. You will learn the basics of making all-grain beer on the club’s own brewing system. All materials and ingredients provided. Jan. 21, 10am-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. heather@diycave. com. $75.

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

Learn to Crochet Learn the basics of crochet from instructor/designer Malaika Gabriel! This class covers basic crochet stitches, helpful tips and tricks and how to read a simple pattern. Register for just one session or several to set yourself up for crochet project success! Patterns provided. Third Thursday of every month, 11am1pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-323-8686. hello@ fancywork.com. $40.

Unfixed, Featuring Akihiko Miyoshi In Unfixed, Akihiko Miyoshi reimagines photographs as magical objects whose potential is not yet concrete, colonized or mined for data and information. Miyoshi’s work results from his unique process of printing digitized 35mm negatives on silk which are then layered in between coats of resin. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-6pm. Through Feb. 26. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-6402186. 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.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

The Art of Falconry: Ancient Sport in a Modern World Learn about the art and practice of falconry with local Sisters falconer, Hank Minor. Meet Hank’s hunting partner, “Molly” the female Harris Hawk, and hear stories of hunting with these magnificent birds of prey. Hank is a licensed master falconer, having actively flown hawks on game for 15 years. Jan. 22, 3-4pm. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St., Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

City Club Forum: Challenges in

Rediscovered Reads Book Club Please join for Rediscovered Reads Book Club. The group will discuss “In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette” by Hampton Sides. Jan. 25, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Writers Reading: Third Thursday

Youth

Local Hurdles In today’s youth sports environment, very few of our children have full access to the benefits of playing sports. A number of challenges from high cost, early specialization, injuries, burnout, lack of transportation and shortage of space, coaches and officials lead people to ask who is benefiting from youth sports. Jan. 19, 11:30am-1pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-688-7653. kim@ cityclubco.org. Free-$250.

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THEATER

The Fantasticks: The Longest Running Musical in History The Fantasticks is a funny and romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their two fathers who try to keep them apart. A timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time, The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world. Learn more or get tickets at cascadestheatrical.org/the-fantasticks/. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-10pm and Sundays, 2pm. Through Jan. 31. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $39/adults, $36/ students and seniors.

Improv for Life Workshop Improv for stage is made-up, but has rules and tools for players to create successful scenes. Your life, also improvised and made-up, can use the same techniques to make your daily life-scenes successful, too. This powerful, fun workshop provides the key! And the laughs! Come play! Wed, Jan. 18, 5:30-7:30pm, Mon, Jan. 23, 5:307:30pm, Wed, Jan. 25, 5:30-7:30pm, Wed, Feb. 1, 5:30-7:30pm and Thu, Feb. 2, 5:30-7:30pm. COCC Chandler Lab, 1027 NW Trenton Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-7270. improvforlife.or@gmail. com. $159/8 sessions.

WORDS

Book Event: “Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest” by Josephine Woolington Join in-store with Oregon author Josephine Woolington to discuss her book, “Where We Call Home: Lands, Seas, and Skies of the Pacific Northwest.” This is a ticketed event requiring a $5 fee or purchase of the book. Fees and books can be purchased through Eventbrite. Jan. 24, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $5-$24.95.

Hello! Storytime: "Mittens & Things" Hello, and welcome to Roundabout Books Storytime: “Mittens and Things.” Roundabout Books is looking forward to sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun, so bring your listening ears and a smile. Jan. 25, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Out of This World Book Club Please join for Out of This World Book Club. The group will discuss “When Women Were Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill. Jan. 23, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Spoken Word Night Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers and writers. This is an in-person program. Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend. Jan. 19, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary. org. 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 St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ETC.

Prohibition Party Don’t be a dew dropper! Put some concealer under those peepers, make like a swell and put on the Ritz! Head over to the Museum for 1920s-era music and signature cocktails at our speakeasy. Come dressed to impress in your finest threads. This event is for ages 21 and older. Jan. 20, 6-9pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. $15 and members receive 20% discount.

OUTDOORS + ATHLETIC EVENTS

2023 Half Marathon Training Group Training for and completing a half marathon (13.1mi) is a challenging and rewarding endeavor. Participants benefit from the experienced head coach and mentors. The half marathon program will also include informational clinics on nutrition, hydration, gear, injury prevention, stretching techniques and more. Jan. 21, 8am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-3568. col@footzonebend.com. Free.

Adult Dodgeball (Open Gym) Check out Bend’s favorite social adult co-ed sports league! Drop in for a single game every Wednesday through March 15 and see what the buzz is all about. Sign up solo, with a friend or with a group of friends! Registration available at the door. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through March 15.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, 500 NE Wall St., Bend. Contact: hi@benddodgeball.com. $10.

Badminton Night! Beginners and experienced players welcome. Extra racquets and shuttles provided. The $10 fee helps pay for the facility. Players must sign up on MeetUp before the event. No drop-ins are allowed by Bend Hoops. 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.

Henry Kapono does it all—guitar, vocals, songwriting, composing and more. Kapono is a Native Hawaiian and puts his own spin on classic Hawaiian music. Listen and vibe out with Kapono and Keola Beamer at the Tower Theatre on Sat., Jan. 21 at 7pm.

Henry Kapono

Welcome to the 2023 Cascades Wedding Show!

The Cascades Wedding Show is the undisputed premier showcase of 60 of the region’s top wedding professionals, including photographers, event planners, florists and entertainers, who will be on-site to support brides, grooms, family members and wedding planners. We hope that throughout the day we can make things easier for you and being you one step closer to making your special day perfect!

Sample delicious food and beverage selections, hear live music from bands such as Blackstrap Bluegrass who are available to play regional weddings. From the music to the decorations, we know every little detail is important. You’ll be in good hands with all of our vendors as they try to bring your ideas to life.

At the Cascades Wedding Show we want to inspire, inform and ignite your vision for the best wedding day possible. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your special day!

A letter from the sponsor:

EsthetixMD is proud to sponsor and participate in the Cascades Wedding Show. It is a tradition that has been enjoyed by brides-to-be and other local and visiting attendees for years. We welcome all our attendees and promise to provide the latest state-of-the-art science and technologies to help you look and feel your very best on that special day.

We are proud to announce that 2023 marks our 19th anniversary of providing beauty and wellness solutions to our local community. Our expert providers, a team of plastic surgeons, doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and advanced aestheticians, deliver the best non-surgical resultdriven treatments with skill, precision, and care you can trust. Nineteen years of real people, real results!

A sample of some of our services: Cosmetic Injectables, Body Sculpting, Liquid Rhinoplasty, Non-Invasive Lifts, Chin/Jawline Contouring, RF Microneedling, Non-Invasive Skin Tightening, Magnetic Muscle Stimulation, Tattoo Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Hair Removal, and many more.

EsthetixMD can be found front and center in booth spaces #3, #4, #5, and #6. Our highly trained providers look forward to meeting you and are ready to give you our personal attention. We will be available to schedule wedding show-exclusive free consultations and appointments.

Live treatments will be happening as well as various demonstrations, on-site consultations, and giveaways. So, make sure to stop by.

Congratulations on your upcoming special day!

Best wishes, The EsthetixMD

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Back Country Comfort, LLC bcctrailers.com

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Bowtie Catering Company bowtiecateringbend.com

Chris Ossig Productions chrisossigproductions.com

Clover & Lamb Design and Letterpress Studio cloverandlamb.com

List ofVendors

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Cutco Cutlery cutco.com

Epic Experiences LLC epicexperiencesllc.com

EsthetixMD Spa & Laser Center esthetixmd.com

Eternal Health Chiropractic eternalhealthchiro.com

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FivePine Lodge fivepinelodge.com

Good Vibes Productions goodvibesav.net

Hereafter Photography hereafterphotography.com

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Ida’s Cupcake Cafe idascupcakecafe.com

Illuminate Your Night illuminateyournight.com

Incredible Events incredible-events.com

Jcobb Photography Jcobbphotography.com

Keller Williams Realty agentjanine.kw.com

LUXE Balloons and Events & Boujee Bounce Co. boujeebounceco.com

Luxury Lifestyle Realty, Keller Williams & Loan Depot oregonlifestylepropertygroup.com

Mary Kay-Elise Roberts marykay.com/eroberts2

McMenamins Old St. Francis mcmenamins.com/private-events/weddings/ old-st-francis-school

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Pacific Crest Bus Lines pacificcrestbuslines.net

PinPoint Sewing & Alterations pinpointsewingandalterationsbend.com

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Portlandia Candle Company portlandiacandlecompany.com

Rae of Light Boudoir raeoflightboudoir.com

Renewal By Andersen renewalbyandersen.com

Reverend Chris Lewis revchrislewis.com

Riverhouse on the Deschutes riverhouse.com

S’More Than A Cookie smorethanacookie.com

Stumptown Booth stumptownbooth.com

Wendy Duncan Ministries wendyduncanministries.com

White Aspen Creative whiteaspencreative.com

Wild & Free Charcuterie N/A

Wedding Day Emergency Kit

Unfortunately, the unexpected happens — and you’ll want to be ready

Preparing early helps alleviate worries about common mishaps that add unneeded stress during your nuptials. Don’t let your big event become marred by makeup disasters, torn clothing, or even a sudden pang of hunger. Packing a wedding day emergency kit helps ensure that none of that gets in the way as you prepare to walk down the aisle.

TOUCHING UP

You’ll be primped, prepared and dressed long before it’s time to say your vows, meaning there will be plenty of time for something to potentially go wrong. So keep critical beauty supplies nearby for any needed touch ups with your makeup, hair and perfume. Outdoor settings are increasingly popular for weddings, and they provide a variety of challenges — not least of which are smudges and running mascara, lipstick and foundation. Double check before taking pictures, and before saying “I do.” These critical extras from home may prove to be a lifesaver.

RE-STYLING ITEMS

Outdoor weddings are also a huge potential challenge to your carefully crafted hairstyle. Be prepared for a potentially windy situation by tucking away a brush, additional bobby pinks and hairspray in your dressing area. Depending on the season, you may need to freshen up with perfume and deodorant, in particular after taking your pictures. Bring any additional needed toiletries.

SEWING KIT

Wardrobe malfunctions happen, so pack an assortment of threads, needles, scissors and safety pins just in case. You’ll either need to master the skill of emergency sewing, or ensure that a trusted bridesmaid, matron or family friend is on hand in case of accidental tears, stepped on hems or other mishaps. Just knowing all of these things are available can significantly lower stress during what always promises to be a very busy schedule.

A LITTLE SNACK

With everything else that’s going on, you may not make time to eat and hydrate enough along the way. Nourishing yourself is critical to carrying everything off without a hitch. At the same time, however, you don’t want to overindulge. So don’t forget a few small, healthy snacks like nuts, granola or protein bars — and a few bottles of water, too. They’ll help you be at your best when it’s time to join together in matrimony before family and friends.

Music Showcase

Blackstrap is currently booking our 2023 schedule and we want to be on yours! We love weddings and private parties as much as our gigs at local and regional venues; and can work with the host on providing a diverse live music experience. Our acoustic music is rooted in Bluegrass/Americana yet our hearts were forged on rock and roll. In addition to our original music and our renditions of bluegrass standards, our repertoire includes countless covers of familiar tunes that represent many musical genres.

Facebook: facebook.com/blackstrap.bluegrass Instagram: @Blackstrapbluegrass soundcloud.com/blackstrap-bluegrass

Wedding plans in your future? Sue and Lisa can provide beautiful duet music for your special day! West Winds Flute Duet is Central Oregon’s premier woodwind chamber ensemble.

Come and hear a sample of how I can relax the room, bridal party, and even the bride with Theta Brain Wave inducing crystal music. I will be playing from 10:00 to 10:30 am on the stage, followed by a Q and A time.

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, Nov. 29, 6-8pm, 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. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com. Free.

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.

Snowshoeing Central Oregon Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon. They’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. They’ll include some “Snowshoeing 101” for those new to the activity as well as some tips on locations. Jan. 18, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 541-3822616. ef@oregonwild.org. Free.

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

Tour of Meissner 2023 Race format: 17km and 30km, classic. A 17km tour has been added for 2023. This is a donation event for participants. Donations will be accepted at bib pickup on Jan. 21 at WebSkis. Jan. 22, 8am. Virginia Meissner SnoPark, Century Drive, Bend.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

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

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

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

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

Volunteer with 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.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

2023 Cascades Wedding Show

Plan your special day with us! This one day event gives Central Oregon brides and grooms the chance to connect with regional event professionals to help plan their big day. Jan. 21, 10am3pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-383-0800. $10.

3-Week Financial Literacy Class Learn from industry professionals the things you wish would’ve been taught in school. 1/24 is about investing for retirement. 1/31 is home buying basics. 2/8 is all about insurance do’s and don'ts. Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Through Feb. 7. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-848-7445. josh.edwards@ grovescapital.com. $5.

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 Toastmasters Weekly Meeting At

Bend Toastmasters Club, the group is practicing the vital skills of public speaking and interpersonal communication that Toastmasters has always offered, combined with the need for technology-enabled remote meetings. The group also has a lot of fun doing it! All are welcome to join at noon for the weekly meeting. Wednesdays, Noon-1pm. Through July 26. Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend. Contact: 206-390-8507. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free.

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.

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.

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.

Diabetes Education Program, Accredited by ADCES Synergy Health and Wellness offers group classes accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) to help adults with diabetes lower HbA1c, decrease complications and have a better quality of life. Each class is taught by registered dietitian nutritionists and certified diabetes educators. Saturdays, 9-11am. Through Feb. 4. Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave. Building C, Bend. Contact: 541323-3488. info@synergyhealthbend.com. Covered by most insurances.

Distillery & Business Cards Pop-Up: Gompers Distillery! Hi, folks! Missing some in-person networking with like-minded individuals? Let’s get some events rolling. Gompers Distillery has offered up its space to congregate and rub some elbows with some folks that like beverages, mingling and building the roots of the economy. Wed, Jan. 18, 5-8pm. Gompers Distillery, 611 NE Jackpine Ct #8,, Redmond. Contact: 541-819-0443. beveragesandbusinesscards@ gmail.com. $5.

Grand Opening Celebration

The group will celebrate the opening of Serenity Arts Studio with food, gifts and two free 30-minute group biofield tuning sessions. All are welcome. Two free half hour group biofield tuning sessions at 3pm and 4:30pm. Sign up at for your free session at phnxmn11@gmail.com. Jan. 21, 12-2, 3 and 4:30pm. Serenity Arts Studio, 61396 South HWY 97, Suite 203, Bend. Contact: 458-256-8464. phnxmn11@gmail.com. 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.

NAMI Central Oregon Family to Family Class

NAMI Central Oregon is happy to announce that it will offer an in-person family-to-family class starting Jan. 12 and ending in mid-March. Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Through March 2. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th, Bend. Contact: 541-316-0167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Karl Denson is all about jazz and creating an electrifying vibe during live performances. Denson has been playing live music for over 25 years and will take over the Midtown Ballroom on Wed., Jan. 25 at 8:30pm.

Courtesy Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

Getting the Ball Rolling with Four More Amphitheater Shows

Hayden Homes announces Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band, Whiskey Myers, Sylvan Esso and Rebelution

By Allie Noland

Hayden Homes Amphitheater announced its fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh concerts of the 2023 season, adding some variety to the lineup—Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band, Whiskey Myers, Sylvan Esso and Rebelution.

The Beatles’ very own drummer and vocalist Ringo Starr will fill Bend with familiar rock melodies on Saturday, June 3. Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band focuses on peace, love, rhythm and melody. From “Photograph” to “It Don’t Come Easy,” concertgoers will listen to the sounds of the ‘70s.

Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart and Gregg Bissonette are the band behind the man, rocking out with one of the most well-known musicians of all time. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10am.

Whiskey Myers is all about stomp and holler on its 2023 tour. Crossing genres of rock, roots, country and blues, this band has seen huge support from listeners. With over 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Whiskey Myers is a exploding and pushing boundaries. Some top hits include “Stone,” “Broken Window” and “Battle of A Southern Man.” Tickets went on sale Jan. 13 and are available online.

Hayden Homes first electronic pop release of 2023 is Sylvan Esso. The duo has been making music since 2014, quickly becoming a sensation with the song “Coffee,” its most popular, with 118 million streams on Spotify. In August 2022, Slyvan Esso opened for ODESZA at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, but comes back for its very own headlining tour.

The duo’s new album, “No Rules Sandy,” takes on a flowing, whimsical sound. Tickets went on sale Jan. 13 and are available online.

Rebelution is hitting the amphitheater stage with Iration, The Expendables, Passafire and DJ Mackle on Saturday, Aug. 26. Listeners can expect reggae rock and relaxed river vibes on this summer night. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Jan. 20 at 10am.

Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band

Sat., June 3, 8pm bendconcerts.com $49.50

Whiskey Myers

Thu., June 22, 6pm bendconcerts.com $45

Sylvan Esso

Sun., Aug., 27, 7pm bendconcerts.com $39.50

Rebelution

Sat., Aug., 26 bendconcerts.com All at Hayden Homes Amphitheater / 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend

CALENDAR

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-and-echo, 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. 18, 6-7:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Stage the Change Stage the Change is a conference empowering high school students from across the Pacific Northwest to use performing arts to find their social voice and be catalysts for change. Students will participate in workshops, showcases and dialogue with change-making professional artists and arts advocates. Sat, Jan. 21, 5pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@ towertheatre.org. $20.

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

Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol Pint Night Please come help raise money for Mt. Bachelor ski patrol. $1 from every pint of beer goes to support the patrol. Jan. 19, 5-9pm. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend. Contact: 541-6866891. susan.kinney26@gmail.com. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

2023 Season of Nonviolence Community Book Discussions Join COCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, The Nancy R. Chandler Lecture Series and other community organizations for the 2023 season of nonviolence book discussions. This year’s selection is Kim Johnson’s “This is My America.” There are in-person and remote options throughout Central Oregon. All of the dates included are start dates for different groups. Folks should email the corresponding email of the group they wish to participate in. Thu, Jan. 19, 10-11am, Tue, Jan. 24, 2-3 and 5-6pm, Wed, Jan. 25, 3-4pm and Mon, Jan. 30, 4-5pm. COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: cwalker2@cocc.edu. Free.

Adventure Medics Open House Ever wondered about what Adventure Medics does and who Adventure Medics is? Now’s your chance. Join for food, drinks, games and chat with the staff. Open to everyone of all ages. Jan. 20, 5:308:30pm. Adventure Medics, 62980 Boyd Acres Rd., Building B, Bend. Contact: 541-639-9993. Free.

Cabin Fever RV Show Come and join Beaver Coach Sales inside at the first ever Cabin Fever RV Show! Grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and check out the expansive inventory of travel trailers and fifth wheels! Come and join and find the right trailer for you! Thu, Jan. 19, 8am-5pm, Fri, Jan. 20, 8am-5pm, Sat, Jan. 21, 8am-5pm and Sun, Jan. 22, 8am-5pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Contact: 855-478-1470. info@beavercoachsales.com. Free.

Warm

Clothing and Used Camping

Gear Drive Donate warm clothing and used camping gear items to Sunday service Jan. 15 and 22. More info contact cylvia@cylviahayes. com. Sun, Jan. 15, 10-11:30am and Sun, Jan. 22, 10:30-11:30am. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541280-5040. cylvia@cylviahayes.com. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Couples Massage Classes Learn to connect and relax with your partner through nurturing touch. Taproot Bodywork offers 2- or 4-hour couples massage classes in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. Visit www.taprootbodywork.com for more info. Ongoing. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.

Digital Safety and Response: Empowering Parents and Community to Keep

Youth Safe Online Learn how to protect and support youth in the digital age. Local professionals will share insight on online safety, how to engage youth in conversations, local perspectives and real-world examples of online risk and exploitation. Leave with the knowledge and tools to help youth stay safe online. Jan. 24, 6-7:30pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-647-0658. at@jbarj.org. Free.

Family Process Art Play Connect with your little through creativity as you engage in the process of making together in our beautiful studio space. Each class includes themed process art invitations with different materials for children to explore, experiment and create with. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10am-Noon Through March 23.

Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-2365990. sarah@wonderyschool.com. $15.

Kids Yoga Classes Kids will enhance flexibility, gain strength and improve balance and coordination through our kids yoga classes. Mindful yoga techniques are important for calming the nervous system, managing frustrations and improving focus. The group will also explore mindful drawing and art projects. Ages 5-8yrs. Wednesdays, 3:15pm and Wednesdays, 3:15pm. Through Feb. 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $145.

Process

Art Explorers

This class nurtures children’s need to engage in self-driven creativity. The studio features zones for drawing, cutting, gluing, building, painting and story making for artists to bring their ideas to life and expand their creative thinking and problem-solving. Each class includes themed process art invitations with different materials to explore. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Through March 23. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-236-5990. sarah@ wonderyschool.com. $130/month.

Wild Wednesday Art Adventure

The group will begin class at the studio with themed process art invitations with different materials for children to explore, experiment and create with. The group will then go on an art adventure exploring a nearby natural area. Each week will include a new topic/concept to explore outdoors, journaling and projects inspired by nature. Wednesdays, 1-4:30pm. Through March 22. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-2365990. sarah@wonderyschool.com. $180/month.

FOOD + DRINK

Know Sustainability: Nourish Yourself with Plant-Forward Cooking Learn to incorporate more vegetables, beans, fruits and whole grains into your meals. Plant-forward dishes are vibrant and delicious, and they can nourish us in many ways. With this versatile and sustainable approach to food, you don’t necessarily have to exclude meat, but rather let plants take center stage. Jan. 25, 6-7pm. Contact: 541312-1029.

laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Courtesy Whiskey Meyers

Courtesy Sylvan Esso Facebook

Whiskey Myers, top, and Sylvan Esso will rock the HHA stage this summer.

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.

Focaccia Folks Pop-Up Pre-order and pick up artisanal olive oil baked goods at the Focaccia Folks Third Thursday Pop-Up! Also, join for a free tasting of the focaccia and try the new sauces. Mangia! Visit focacciafolks.com to pre-order. Thu, Jan. 19, 5-6pm and Thu, Feb. 16, 5-6pm. West Coast Provisions, 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: barb@focacciafolks.com. $30-$36.

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.

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.

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.

Head Games Trivia Night Live multi-media trivia every Thursday at Spoken Moto. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. Thursdays, 6:308:30pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6689. mike@headgamestrivia.com. Free.

James Rahn Winemaker Dinner Join for a special pairing dinner with James Rahn winery. 5-course dinner paired with five wines from winemaker James Rahn who will be here to tell the group all about them. Jan. 19, 6:30-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ gmail.com. $125.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Collective 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.

PorterMania 2023 PorterMania is back!

They’ll feature 12 of the porters at this festival style event in the brewery. Enjoy samples of all porters and live music! Tickets are available in the tap room. Jan. 21, 3-8pm. Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-5168544. info@wildridebrew.com. $25.

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.

Wine Tasting Every Third Thursday Our resident wine expert, David, will pour hand-selected wines from across Oregon and around the globe. He’ll introduce you to new grapes, producers and styles. He will help you select unique and exceptional wines from a continually rotating selection. Stop by anytime between 5-7p. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7pm. West Coast Provisions, 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Group Biofield Tuning Energy Balancing Session: Ancestral Healing The energy of ancestors is stored in the biofield and can cause unwanted patterns in life. Biofield tuning will transmute this energy, freeing it up and allowing these unwanted patterns to shift. Please bring a pad, blanket and pillow for your comfort. A bottle of water is recommended. Jan. 20, 6-7:30pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 458-2568464. phnxmn11@gmail.com. $25.

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.

The Returning: A Course of Acupuncture and Journeying Each week you will receive an acupuncture session to initiate your mythic journey into these prenatal meridians. You will explore your internal architecture and psychological aspects of these archetypal channels. These pathways are vessels that hold the capacity for immense transformation and hold innate wisdom for our personal healing. Tue, Jan. 24, 6-7:30pm, Tue, Jan. 31, 6-7:30pm, Tue, Feb. 7, 6-7:30pm, Tue, Feb. 14, 6-7:30pm and Tue, Feb. 21, 6-7:30pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-330-0334. hawthorncenter.com/the-returning-a-course-of-acupuncture-and-journeying/. $210/6-week session, $40/drop-in session.

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.

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.

New Year New Moon Gathering 2023 is here, and Namaspa Yoga Studio is aligning the inner landscape to the cosmos around us. The group will gather together under the power of January’s first New Moon to share Ayurvedic Spiced Cider and have a collective tarot reading and astrology report. Each participant will receive an oracle card to take home. Jan. 21, 5-6:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. laurentheyogi@gmail.com. $35.

Notice Your Nudge: Invite Growth Life

is too short for stagnation—the universe keeps asking you to become your inspired self. It’s time to live to your potential! This group will meet once a week for eight weeks to awaken intuition, clarify vision, and chart steps in the direction that has been nudging you all along. Thursdays, 9-11am and 7-9pm. Through March 9. Bend, River West Neighborhood, NW Columbia, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org. $600 (includes eight, two-hour sessions).

Sunrise

Yoga Practice Start your day grounded and invigorated with this guided sunrise practice. The Shadow Yoga lineage uses dynamic, linear activity (such as sun salutation) to bring energy into the bones for the day ahead, along with breathing and meditation to help stabilize the mind. All levels welcome. Thursdays, 6-7:15am. Through March 23. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@ continuum-yoga.com. $20.

Unity Event Season of Non-Violence Community Book Conversation

The book study group will discuss “This is America” by Kim Johnson. Order book ASAP at Amazon for $9.89. The group will meet and then decide if it wants to meet again. Jan. 19, 10-11am. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-280-5040. cylvia@cylviahayes.com. Love offerings appreciated.

Women’s Intimate Health Support

Circle Panel of women health specialists lead a discussion on women’s intimate health issues. Women of all ages rarely have the opportunity to discuss intimate health issues supported by a panel of doctors and specialists. Now women have a unique opportunity discuss the concerns they have regarding sexual health. Jan. 24, 5-8pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. info@ openspace.studio. Free.

“Getting Theta With It” Crystal Sound

Bath Learn the science behind sound healing, then experience what it can do for you while being surrounded by the store’s crystal energy. Jan. 18, 5-6:30pm. Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-1716. sirahkreitzer@gmail.com. $33.

World’s Finest is an Americana group that gets the party going with stomp and holler energy. This five-piece band will take the Volcanic Theatre Pub’s stage on Friday, Jan. 20 at 8:30pm.

Courtesy World's Finest

CHOW

Now that we’re through with pumpkin pie season as well as apple, sweet potato and pecan pie seasons, it’s time to kick off Boston cream pie season. The dessert was, in fact, created in Boston (in 1856, the year the Oregon Territory was established) but is a misnomer as it’s not pie. So, doughnut makers glommed onto the fact that it needn’t be cake, either.

Unlike past roundups in which I’ve invited whole families to be my co-judges, since Boston cream doughnuts are my fifth-grade son’s favorites, nepotism led me to use his friends as judges and jury the morning after his birthday sleepover-party. I assure you, dear readers, they executed with Gordon Ramsey-like brutal honesty. The reviews appear in order of our consensus of deliciousness in this blind taste-test.

Sisters Bakery

(251 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, 541-5490361)

This bakery once again illustrates why it’s worth the schlep to Sisters if you want the best doughnuts. This one was virtually unanimous even before first bite. After first bite? It scored ninepoint-fives and two perfect 10s! Instead of taking the typical form of a pocket, it’s an attractive yeasty ring generously frosted with rich, decadent icing. The custard, not cream at all, is dolloped in the center. The yolky quality tricked some of the pint-sized judges into thinking it must be banana flavored. In fact, one taster declared it had a “pudding” consistency, which, admit it, may be the filling the doughnut world needs. $3.50.

Sweetheart Donuts

(210 SE 3rd St, 541-323-3788)

Using Olympics-style scoring by removing the top and bottom scores, Sweetheart edged out Richard’s by a nose. The blessing and curse of these Boston creams is that instead of making them round and somewhat spherical, they’re well-branded as they come in heart shapes. The problem is that the cream is all bunched at the top, and the tail of the heart gets no creamy love. In general, we loved the dark chocolate frosting and custard-like cream all in nice proportions of dough to chocolate to cream (save for the tail). $3.

Bend’s Best Boston Cream Doughnuts

In an ongoing series of doughnut reviews, one man with a sweet tooth (and some fifth graders) rate a cream-filled favorite

By Brian Yaeger

Richard’s Donuts & Pastries

(61419 S Hwy 97, 541-385-3310)

Richard’s is probably the fan favorite of Bend proper doughnut shops and a great value. For better or worse, the fried dough always comes out thin and airy. To this judge’s mind, and put in Miller Lite terms, it doesn’t taste great but it IS less filling. Which lets the filling shine. The straight-forward vanilla cream is the star of this show, especially since the frosting is more milk chocolate than dark, which even the minors who judged dinged it for. $2.

Delish Donuts

(3188 N Hwy 97, Ste. 104, 541-647-2337)

My son and I frequently find common ground when considering dessert (or breakfast) morsels, so I may have to swap him for his only friend who agreed with me that this was one of the best offerings. While one other kid and I felt it had great structure, quality ingredients and good ratio, I have to cede to the rest of the gang who proclaimed this Boston cream to be “bad” in various issues of creaminess, chocolatiness (it’s true that many of Delish’s doughnuts are scantily frosted) and overall “flavor.” $2.35

The Dough Nut

(755 NE Greenwood Ave., 541-241-8788)

Junior judges took turns dinging this doughnut for being “too bready,” having “not enough cream” and “not good chocolate.” Visually, it presented among the best but it seemed to lack freshness, as everyone found fault in the dough, but to its credit, it wasn’t anybody’s lowest-scoring entrant. $2.25

Boston Cream blind tasting, but with eyes and mouths wide open.

Brian Yaeger

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

CHOW Burger Closes

Burger place from CHOW restaurant ownership shuts its doors

CHOW Burger, the burger joint on Bend’s west side, announced Jan. 11 that it’s closing up shop. The burger place, created by the people behind Cottonwood Café in Sisters and CHOW Restaurant in Bend, opened between The Lot and Hutch’s Bicycles in 2020 with a simple menu of burgers, fries and milkshakes.

“We want to thank everybody for all the support over the last couple of years. It was a fun and face-meltingly delicious ride,” CHOW Burger announced on its social media channels last week.

“We’ll be looking for a new location to continue our mission of bringing smiles to faces one burger at a time.”

International Market Opens; Asian Market Pops Up Again

More flavors from around the world coming to Bend

Anew “international market” held its grand opening this week on the west side of Bend. Bendite Market, billed as a convenience store offering international goods, is located in The Hixon apartment complex on SW Century Drive. The store offers basics like soup, sugar and dog food – but in addition offers a number of items from various parts of the world, including curry powders, baklava, and other Asian and European products. The store also takes orders of international items, according to its Facebook page. It's open from 7am to 10pm daily.

Meanwhile, Tomi Mart, the Asian pop-up that may one day become a full-fledged Asian mart, is popping up for the second time at the upcoming Moonlight Market at Open Space Event Studios on Feb. 3. Keep up to date with Tomi Mart on Facebook and Instagram @TomiMartBend.

Bendite Market

210 SW Century Dr. #105, Bend 541-797-7921

Moonlight Market

Fri., Feb. 3

Open Space Event Studios 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend

Lady Bird Opens in Old Mill

New concept

by Chef John Gurnee, formerly of Drake

Lady Bird Cultural Society is the latest restaurant to open in the Old Mill. Lady Bird, owned by Chef John Gurnee and his wife Amanda, had its soft opening over the Jan. 15 weekend and officially opened its doors with a grand opening Jan. 17. The “Mediterranean-inspired” menu features wood-fired artisan pizzas as well as dinner specialties that include pork milanese, dry-aged duck, wood-oven roasted mussels, pastas including bucatini and rigatoni, and a seafood platter. The drinks menu includes a selection of “Prohibition-Era Martinis and Negronis,” as well as a mocktail menu and wines by the glass. Lady Bird is open Monday through Sunday 5pm to 9pm, with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2pm.

375 SW Powerhouse Dr., Unit 130, Bend ladybirdbend.com

Sunday, Feb 19 at noon at Deschutes County Expo Center for the Hot Cocoa Run!

Sunday, Feb 19 at noon at Deschutes County Expo Center for the Hot Cocoa Run!

Sunday, Feb 19 at noon at Deschutes County Expo Center for the Hot Cocoa Run!

Lady Bird Cultural Society

Trinity Bradle

Cayla Clark

CHOW

Ialmost made the headline for this recipe “Why I Love Frittata” because I do love making a frittata and I love that it truly can be fitting for any meal of the day. A frittata is an easy, one-skillet egg dish. It can be made with just about any leftovers you have on hand. It’s delicious hot from the oven or at room temperature. I even like it cold. It’s great as a standalone dish or pairs well with a salad, soup or any kind of bread.

My very first frittata was from Mark Bittman’s award-winning cookbook, “How to Cook Everything” (copyright John Wiley & Sons, 1998). My kids loved the cheddar cheese, bacon and apple version. These days I

Mushroom, Bacon, Spinach Frittata

Makes 4 to 6 servings

-6 large eggs

-1 tablespoon half & half or heavy cream

-Pinch of kosher salt

-Several grinds of black pepper

-¼ teaspoon dried oregano

-4-6 slices bacon

-1 cup thinly sliced baby bella or cremini mushrooms

-½ cup halved cherry tomatoes

-2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves

-1 clove garlic, minced

-1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

-2-4 tablespoons unsalted butter

-Minced chives, for garnish

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

Break eggs into a large glass measuring cup or medium size bowl.

Whisk in half & half or heavy cream. Add salt, black pepper and oregano.

Set aside.

Place bacon slices in a cast iron (or any heavy ovenproof skillet) over medium heat.

Fry bacon until crisp then remove from skillet and drain on paper towel. Chop into small pieces.

In same skillet over medium heat, add mushrooms and tomatoes to the bacon drippings, cooking and stirring until softened. Stir in spinach and garlic and cook until spinach is wilted. Remove vegetables from skillet and stir them into egg mixture. Stir cheese and bacon pieces into egg mixture. Add enough butter to remaining bacon grease in the skillet to coat sides and bottom

Mushroom, Bacon, Spinach

The perfect breakfast, brunch or dinner dish

By Donna Britt

Fritatta

riff on that original recipe, changing up the cheese and meats, adding different vegetables depending on the season, my mood and what’s in the fridge that needs to be used up.

This seems to be the time of year when many of us are trying to clean up our eating act so this is a dish that may help a bit. This particular version of frittata is keto-friendly, which means it has fat and protein and is low in carbohydrates. If you prefer no meat or don’t want the fat of the bacon, simply leave it out or replace it with chopped cooked chicken or turkey or add extra mushrooms and spinach.

I encourage you to experiment and use what you have on hand. Red peppers, kale, onion, chopped apples, broccoli, etc. are all good frittata ingredients. Open up that crisper drawer and get creative!

Make sure the skillet you use is ovenproof (I prefer cast iron but not everyone has a big cast iron skillet so anything ovenproof will work). Also, make sure the skillet is totally oiled or buttered before adding the egg mixture. You don’t want the eggs to stick and the only way to keep them from sticking is to use enough oil and/or butter to make them slide out once they’re baked.

A frittata is perfect for any meal, served hot or at room temperature.

completely. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook on medium-low until bottom of frittata is set. Slide skillet into hot oven and bake frittata until top is set and eggs are cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes.

Let cool slightly before turning out onto a cutting board or large plate for serving.

*Note: You can add up to six more eggs to make more servings and to make a taller frittata.

CULTURE

Warming the body with mindfulness and a hot cup of cacao can fill people with unconditional love, comfort, gentle energy and health benefits, says the facilitator of a local ceremony. These ceremonies invite individuals to explore and embrace the deepest truths of who they are through the healing powers of cacao.

Seeing the cacao ceremonies listed in the Source Weekly calendar had me wanting to check it out. Working as a journalist, trying to keep up with house chores, maintaining a workout routine, keeping up socially and constantly trying to check things off my list leaves me with little time to schedule in stillness, so I wanted to experience the meditative ceremony for myself. Dr. Michelle Ericksen invited me to a healing ceremony during the first week of January. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I have had hot chocolate, but never experienced the authentic, raw, vulnerable form of cacao as a hot drink.

Ericksen is a medicine woman, teacher, researcher and coach. With a graduate degree in education from Stanford, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and years of experience in ritual work, her background in academia is interconnected with current work in healing practices.

“Almost all of us have a relationship with chocolate,” Ericksen said. “The experience here is quite different. It’s in a ceremonial context.”

“Cacao, both in a ceremonial use, and in a meditative, personal use, has a lot of health benefits to start out with,” Ericksen said. Research has shown cacao’s health benefits, including “a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, preventing blood clots, improving memory, lowering cholesterol and even preventing some types of cancer,” according to a publication from Mayo Clinic Health Systems. Cacao is rich in magnesium, iron, calcium, flavanol and antioxidants, making its name as a superfood.

It goes beyond health, organizers say. “It allows us a medical and a sacred pause,” Ericksen said. “It allows us to go into these deeper parts of ourselves and invite in this very loving, healing energy to work with us.”

The group ceremony began with an introduction— information on the sourcing of cacao, the healing powers of the drink and the intention of the practice. We were seated in a circle—some sitting on the couch, others on chairs, people sitting cross-legged on the ground with blankets.

From there we went into a short mediation while Ericksen prepared the cacao. She gave a mug to each person, inviting us to smell the aromas, feel the warmth of the drink and simply notice the presence of the cacao in our hands. With our eyes closed and our bodies still, Ericksen invited us to take our first sip of cacao.

It lit up yet soothed my eager tastebuds. Cacao was at the forefront, but the additions of cayenne, cinnamon and coconut sugar added touches of sweet and spicy. Even the water added an element of intention. Ericksen collected the water from a fresh water source at Lake Tahoe, boiled it and used it as the base of our sipping cacao, she said.

For about half an hour, the group sipped with closed eyes, mediation music playing and tree pitch burning

Cacao as Ceremony

Dr. Michelle Ericksen holds cacao healing ceremonies aimed at bringing renewal, meditation and nurturing to Central Oregon

By Allie Noland

in the background. Ericksen invited the group to blow intentions into our drink to cool it and connect with it, on the exhale. On the inhale, we sipped in the cacao and pulled the intention into our bodies. During the ceremony, I felt calm and in-the-zone. The 30 minutes flew by and when we opened our eyes, I felt grounded, cozy and restored.

“Cacao is such a gentle invitation,” Ericksen said. “This is an expression of unconditional love that is really rare.”

During cacao ceremonies, everyone will have their own experience, but the goal is to focus on presence,

gratitude and intention. Meditation is a practice with valuable benefits, healing the wellbeing of the mind and ridding it of distraction.

Ericksen holds cacao ceremonies every month in Redmond.

Cacao Healing Ceremonies

Sun., Feb. 12, 6pm, Sun., March 12, 6pm (monthly offerings) Redmond yourwisewoman.com $40

Dr. Michelle Ericksen leads cacao ceremonies in Redmond every month to promote mindfulness, renewal, body awareness and grounding energy. Cacao’s restorative, healing powers can be activated in a personal or ceremonial context, according to Ericksen.

Photos Courtesy of Pexels

SCREEN

Two Unicorns

"Skinamarink" and "The Devil Conspiracy" both astonish for completely different reasons

By Jared Rasic

When I watch a movie I always hope for the best. I want to fall in love with every film I see and leave the theater drunk on the possibilities of cinema, but the older I get, the more I find those sensations to be fleeting. What’s even more rare than a film reverting me to feeling intoxicated by its brilliance is when I stumble across a movie completely unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. That feeling for me is like spotting a double rainbow and following it to its end, only to find a unicorn chilling and asking me to chat about Polish cinema of the 1980s. I’m lucky if I see one unicorn a year.

This past weekend, I left the theater stunned because I didn’t just see a unicorn, I saw two, back to back, and now I don’t know what to do with myself. Plus, these movies couldn’t be more different if they were grown in a lab on Mars. One was so completely terrible and gleefully stupid that I constantly had to remind myself to close my mouth from all the jaw-dropping, and the other was so experimental and weird that I saw it enrage an entire theater full of people, one minute at a time. Both great feelings.

The first movie, “The Devil Conspiracy,” is one I knew nothing about before going in, other than seeing a trailer that made it look like that cult classic from 1995, “The Prophecy,” in which Christopher Walken plays a murderous angel Gabriel and Viggo Mortensen is The Devil.

Oh boy, was I right and also completely wrong. “The Devil Conspiracy” is a hard R-rated fantasy/horror flick filled with gore and salty language, but is also very possibly the first faith-based Catholic horror movie of all time. It’s “God’s Not Dead” by way of “Rosemary’s Baby” if it was written by Dan Brown.

Let me spoil you a little: A biotech company (which is also secretly a devil-worshipping cult) has figured

out a way to harvest the DNA from historical figures, rebirth them as babies and then sell them to the (evil) highest bidder to raise as a friend of Satan. All of this is basically a fundraising effort for their main plot: to steal the Shroud of Turin, harvest Jesus’ DNA, artificially inseminate an unwilling host with said DNA and then free Satan from hell to possess the body of baby Jesus in order to be ironic and sacrilegious.

This is just the tip of the insanity of this movie that truly has to be seen to be believed. Imagine: the mother of Jesus/Devil’s water breaks all over the hero and it sizzles and burns him because it’s acidic! The archangel Michael also has a pretty hilarious sword fight in hell and there’s a jump scare so ludicrous and awful that it deserves to be memed for the rest of time. Also, when Lucifer falls and lands in hell, he lies there for a second and then looks up and sees Michael coming toward him, sighs and then quips, “Shit. Is this really necessary?” It’s a unicorn. A bad, beautiful unicorn.

Then I checked out a horror flick that Twitter and TikTok have been talking about for months called “Skinamarink.” Here’s the plot: two little kids, a fouryear-old and six-year-old, go to bed one night and when they wake up their dad is missing and all the doors and windows in the house have disappeared. They wander around, unable to leave, and creepy things happen. That’s it. But it’s not really the plot that makes this a unicorn; it’s the fact that a debut film with a budget of $15,000 is getting a wide theatrical release just based on word of mouth. That has never happened before.

Ever.

I cannot remotely elucidate how much audiences will hate this movie. “Skinamarink” is full-experimental. There are no crowd-pleasing horror moments. This is the polar opposite of “The Conjuring.” Instead, picture Chantal Akerman directing a bad dream David

Lynch told her about. Most of the film’s 100 minutes are spent not trying to scare the audience, but trying to tap into the texture of being scared. Everyone in the audience I saw it with actively despised the film and that makes perfect sense. It’s a slow burn with long shots of ceilings and floors and a graininess added to the film in post-production that makes some sequences almost impossible to see.

But hey, if you like the slow creeping dread of liminal space and the surrealistic feeling of a dreamscape aggressively attacking you while you’re awake, then this is the movie for you. But, since NO ONE but me actually wants that, I declare “Skinamarink” a deeply avant garde unicorn and a major debut by director Kyle Edward Ball.

I won’t recommend either “Skinamarink” or “The Devil Conspiracy” to any of you because I like you too much to subject you to the things that tickle my weird brain, but if you’re in the mood to be challenged, astonished, unsettled, upset and also laugh until you cry then these unicorns should do it. Movies get no more singular than these do.

The Devil Conspiracy

Dir. Nathan Frankowski

Grade: Double Rainbow Regal Old Mill

Skinamarink

Dir. Kyle Edward Ball

Grade: Unicorn Regal Old Mill

Left, don't look up because it's "The Devil Conspiracy." Audiences are sure to hate "Skinamarink," but what do you expect for $15,000!?

Photos courtesy of IFC Midnight and IMDB

By Jared Rasic

OPENING THIS WEEK!

ALL THE BEAUTY AND THE BLOODSHED: From the director of “Citizenfour” comes her newest doc focusing on the artist Nan Goldin and her grassroots campaign to hold Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family accountable for the opioid crisis. If you’re unfamiliar with this story, it’s a truly remarkable look at what one person can do to change the world. Tin Pan Theater

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER: I know it’s easy to joke that no one really wanted a sequel to a movie that came out in 2009 that basically had the same plot as “Dances With Wolves” and “Fern Gully,” but James Cameron does tend to change the game every time he releases a new movie. With “Terminator 2,” “The Abyss” and even “Titanic,” the man creates spectacle on a level that theaters were designed to show. Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub

BABYLON: Wait, a three-hour-long look at Hollywood as it transitioned from silent films to talkies in the 1920s starring Brad Pitt as an aging ex-silent film star and Margot Robbie as a wild flapper gal from Damien Chazelle, the director of “Whiplash?” I’m not saying this movie was made directly for me, but you can’t prove that it wasn’t. Seriously, I’m moving into the theater to watch this over and over. Regal Old Mill

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER: This will hopefully be a reset for people who are getting sick of Marvel as they remember why they liked the MCU in the first place, but this was also a loving and heartbreaking tribute to the late, great Chadwick Bozeman. Regal Old Mill

CORSAGE: A fictionalized account of a short period in the life of Empress Elizabeth of Austria as she ceases giving all f**ks after turning 40. Funny and touching in the most unpredictable ways, “Corsage” is an irreverent and heartfelt look at a world the history books don’t cover very well. Expect lead actress Vicky Krieps to win several awards this year. Tin Pan Theater

THE DEVIL CONSPIRACY: What happens when you make a Catholic horror movie with blood, gore and salty language, but also write it like an insane 12-yearold? This. This is what happens. Has to be seen to be believed. See full review on page 38. Regal Old Mill

EO: This Polish film about a big-eyed donkey is one I’m abnormally excited for in 2023. Director Jerzy Skolimowski is an absolute legend, (co-writing the dialogue for “Knife in the Water,” directing “The Shout” and acting in “The Avengers” are just a few of his credits) and this appears to be his most deeply resonant and emotional film so far. Sisters Movie House

HOUSE PARTY: A relaunch of the ‘90s franchise starring Kid n’ Play, now instead of being about a massive high school party, this one is set at Lebron James’ house as two recently fired house cleaners set up a party in the mansion while he’s out of town. The first three “House Party” movies were pretty fun when I was a kid, so it would be nice if that sense of freedom and excitement could be captured again. Regal Old Mill

A MAN CALLED CALLED OTTO: The second adaptation of the 2012 novel “A Man Called Ove” and a remake of the 2015 Swedish film of the same name. This one stars Tom Hanks as Otto, a grump who unwillingly gets pulled out of his strict routine by new neighbors that upend his life. I love me some Hanks, but I’ve seen “A Man Called Ove” and I’m not sure how a brand-new adaptation of the story is something required just a few years after the Swedish film. Seems like time better spent reading the book. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub

M3GAN: Look, I love an evil doll movie as much as the next person, but kind of preemptively hate this movie just for making me spell it “M3GAN.” I’ll see it because I’m an easy mark, but I won’t be happy about it. Regal Old Mill

MISSING: This is a sequel to the great under the radar John Cho thriller “Searching” from 2018, but following a whole new cast of characters. If “Missing” is anywhere near as intense as the original, expect this to be a white-knuckle ride into the world of how hard it is to disappear in the age of social media. Regal Old Mill

THE OLD WAY: Nicolas Cage stars in the first western of his career, which I hope allows him to delve into his Nouveau Shamanism acting style. The film appears to be a fairly straightforward western, which is shocking for those of us expecting him to do something post-modern and bonkers. Sisters Movie House

PLANE: Gerard Butler is in the phase of his career where he’s making really dumb action movies that are still ridiculously entertaining because of the insane amount of effort he puts into his performances. Just watch “Geostorm,” “Greenland” and his “Fallen” trilogy and tell me I’m wrong. This new one sees him teaming up with a convicted murderer when their plane goes down in a dangerous area of the Philippines. This might not be good, but it definitely won’t be boring. Regal Old Mill

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH: Some of my favorite film critics are calling this second entry into the “Puss in Boots” franchise not only an action-packed game changer when it comes to animation, but also a touching fable about death. I love me some sad cartoons and Antonio Banderas has never let me down (not even in “Spy Kids 3,”) so I’m here for it. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins

SAINT OMER: From rising director Alice Diop comes this legal drama following a novelist attending the trial of a young mother accused of abandoning her infant daughter to a rising tide. Based on a real trial, this is one of the most visually striking courtroom dramas in recent years and the story at the center of the case is deeply complex and fascinating. Regal Old Mill

SKINAMARINK: Made on a $15,000 budget, “Skinamarink” is being hailed as the most terrifying micro-budget horror movie since “The Blair Witch Project.” It follows two kids who wake up in the middle of the night to see their father is missing and all the doors and windows in their house are gone. Cool, so most of my night terrors packed into one 100-minute package. Avant Garde as all hell. See full review on page 38. Regal Old Mill

THE SON: From Florian Zeller, the playwright/ director of the unforgettable Anthony Hopkins film “The Father,” comes another adaptation of one of his plays. “The Son” follows Hugh Jackman as a struggling father trying to connect with his distant son and ex-wife. Hopkins won the Best Actor Oscar for “The Father,” so expect this to be Jackman’s run at some awards attention. Sisters Movie House

WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY: These types of biopics are really hit and miss, but Houston really had such a remarkable life that this is one life story very much worth telling. Just having a movie packed with her music will make it worth watching. Regal Old Mill

WILDCAT: An unforgettable documentary following a former soldier with PTSD who forms a deep bond with a baby ocelot in the jungles of Peru. If you like kitties, then 106 minutes of a baby ocelot teaching a tough guy to feel will absolutely lift your heart and make your eyes leak uncontrollably. Tin Pan Theater

Sowing the Seeds of Summer in January

Gardeners plan for vegetable and flower gardens in the middle of winter

By Damian Fagan

For many gardeners, January is a great time to start thinking about next season’s garden. A horticultural support organization, Direct Gardening Association, declared January as National Mail Order Gardening Month in order to reinforce this planning concept. Gardeners have probably already been receiving mail order catalogs to peruse for plants to grow and to place a seed order.

This isn’t some new marketing ploy, as the first printed seed catalog in the U.S. was produced by Mr. B.K. Bliss and Sons from Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1853. The W. Atlee Burpee and Company, founded in 1873 in Philadelphia, is often credited with germinating the concept of ordering seeds by mail.

National Seed Swap Day, Jan. 28, is another “holiday” to sow excitement for the upcoming growing season. Though no public celebrations of this day have been announced in Central Oregon, check with your gardening group to see if something is sprouting.

In addition to planning for vegetable gardens in January, this is also a great time to start thinking about flower beds and the addition of native plants to your garden — and, perhaps, thinking about removing some lawn.

“Each wild plant has its own set of growing parameters and many species need some form of winter stratification or period of cold and moist conditions to germinate,” said Yvonne Babb, land steward and owner of Your Garden Companion. Those parameters may include roughing up or soaking of the seed coat in order for the seed to germinate. Some seeds may need to pass through an animal’s gut or be scarified by fire. “The USDA Plant Database is my go-to for the specifics on native seed propagation,” said Babb.

Starting seeds may be a challenge, but some do really well.

“Milkweed is a popular one for monarch butterflies,” said Rick Martinson, executive director of Worthy Environmental. “Other species good for pollinators include scarlet gilia, Indian blanket, any of the buckwheats and many of the ray-flowered plants such as fleabanes.” Seeds for these and other species are available at Worthy Brewing or Wintercreek Nursery.

The call to plant native plants centers upon these plants being adapted to local soils, climate and pollinators where they naturally occur. Ornamentals, cultivars or non-native plants may be showy but may contribute little to promote pollinators or to serve as an important food resource for birds: caterpillars.

Doug Tallamy, an entomology professor at the University of Delaware and author of “Nature’s Best Hope: A new approach to conservation that starts in your yard,” advocates for including host plants for moth and butterfly caterpillars in one’s garden, which provide an incredible food resource for nesting birds, especially baby birds which cannot digest seeds or berries at a young age. Gardening for caterpillars may seem like a paradigm shift for gardeners, but it ties in with creating a healthy habitat for humans and wildlife.

Along with planning and researching native plants suitable for your landscape, Tallamy and many other native-plant enthusiasts encourage gardeners to shrink the size of their lawns — not total removal, because some lawn is nice to have.

“Every square foot dedicated to lawn is a square foot that is degrading local ecosystems,” Tallamy writes in his book. Lawns contribute little to the local food web and should be viewed more, “…as an area rug, not wallto-wall carpeting.”

Gardeners can replace lawn with trees, shrubs or wildflowers that nurture nature and which require less water and maintenance than a lawn. Another good database for researching plants native to Central Oregon is the native plant finder on the National Wildlife Federation’s website, nwf.org.

One plant that is hard to find is cow parsnip, a native plant and member of the carrot family. Large umbels of white flowers attract bees, beetles and flies as pollinators while caterpillars feed on the large, palm-shaped

Top, cow parsnip growing in the garden.

Bottom, milkweed pod set to release seeds.

leaves. Every summer I collect seeds from these plants and sow them in other hard-to-grow areas in the yard.

“Remember, right plant, right region, right spot,” said Babb. “The closer the seed source to your native homeland, the closer you are to success.”

Adaptation to climate change will be a challenge for some plants but an opportunity for others as they expand their range. But trying to determine which plants to grow to meet those changes will have to wait for a future January day, poring over some mail order seed catalogs.

"Remember, right plant, right region, right spot."

— Yvonne Babb

Photos by Damian Fagan

By Allie Noland

Caravan Up to Hoodoo for Thrifty Thursdays

Bunk+Brew

and Love & Play Bend invite Central Oregon to caravan, boot up, shred powder and eat some of chef Nick’s chili

Lift ticket and season pass prices are higher than ever, but Hoodoo Ski Resort is maintaining an affordable option on Thursdays with its $29 all-day lift tickets — $40 cheaper than the regular day pass.

Bunk+Brew, an outdoor, adventure-seeking hostel, food cart lot and events basecamp in Bend, partnered with Nickolas Crockett from Love & Play Bend to make Thrifty Thursdays accessible and affordable to people in Bend. Here’s how it works: Show up with your ski gear at Bunk+Brew before 10am, find a ride or offer a ride, smush in the car, drive to Hoodoo and shred with new friends.

Love & Play Bend is an Instagram community dedicated to connecting people in Bend for fun times, outdoor opportunities and community building. Crockett organizes events through the year, whether it’s volleyball in the summer, Tuesday night “Sacred Space” conversations or hikes in the high desert. Michael Freeman, events manager for Bunk+Brew, said it was a natural partnership to host this event with Crockett.

Inviting community members in their 20s and 30s to get out and get up to the ski area, Freeman said the event builds momentum and grows bigger and bigger each week, starting with 20-25 the first week to upward of 40 by March. The first Thrifty Thursday caravan was on Jan. 5 and will run through St. Patrick’s Day.

At 2pm, Crockett serves up a huge pot of chili for the caravan crew. Skiers and snowboarders gather for a tailgate-style lunch, celebrating the snow with a drink and a hefty bowl of the hearty, cheesy chili. Then it’s back to the slopes until legs are too tired to go further. Hoodoo lifts are open from 9am-9pm, so leave time depends on the car people ride up with.

“It's really just bringing the people that want to meet people together,” Freeman said. “Building a community with people that have either moved to Bend or are staying in Bend for the winter. It’s to get to know each other and build a ski community that can leverage the rest of the spring and summer to do all different kinds of events.”

Thrift Thursday Caravan

Thursdays through March, 10am leave time Bunk & Brew 42 N Hawthorne Ave., Bend bunkandbrew.com

Shared gas on the way up, $29 for a Hoodoo lift ticket

CRAFT

Under 10 Barrel’s Roof Lives a tinyHaus

Some of the most innovative beers the most adventurous beer drinkers have never tried

By Brian Yaeger

Going off of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s year-end numbers in 2019, selected both because it was the last of the pre-pandemic sales and because the Commission has stopped reporting the numbers, 10 Barrel Brewing sold nearly half a million barrels of beer in Oregon. But that’s a drop in the bucket compared to the nearly half a billion barrels produced by its parent company, AB-InBev.

But while everybody in town knows about 10 Barrel, easily one of Oregon’s most award-winning breweries, it would be easy to be in the dark about tinyHAUS. The brand is one of 10 Barrel’s imprints—like its line of barrel-aged beers called Fancy Beer—that produces a miniscule 50 barrels (more specifically, 47 cases of five different beers) throughout the year. Credit 10 Barrel’s R&D Brewmaster, Tonya Cornett and her small team of innovative brewers.

Cornett describes tinyHAUS as “a brewery within a brewery.” To keep customers engaged, especially the kind who are always ISO the new-new, tinyHAUS serves as a creative outlet to explore emerging styles, chiefly with respect to unique ingredients (from new hop or malt varieties to culinary elements) and techniques. The beers are exclusively available at Bend’s two taprooms, the east side production brewery and pub and the west side pub on Galveston. Not even 10 Barrel’s pubs in Portland or Boise get the beer.

“We had a small canning line in house,” Cornett explained. “(I said,) ‘Hey, it’d be super cool if my team could put out some projects in cans to put out in the pubs.’” The irony being, it was the early days of the pandemic and the pubs weren’t open. “We get to showcase our high-end beer projects and marketing creates amazing labels that are outside the normal 10 Barrel packaging.” When all the mainline 10 Barrel beers come in plain-wrap white cans with basic black copy, tinyHAUS’s labels are colorful and whimsical.

In a world approaching 10,000 breweries nationwide, it’s increasingly difficult to be truly innovative. “I do feel like everything’s been done,” cedes Cornett, “but you put a personal twist on it. I judge a lot of competitions so I look at interesting flavor combinations. I keep a running list of ideas. It’s hard to be creative all the time.”

Gindulgence, a beer Cornett credited to Ian Larkin (one of her team

members who followed her from Bend Brewing Co. to 10 Barrel), is a prime example of what tinyHAUS does. The base beer is a Berliner Weisse, a heritage German-style sour ale much like Cornett’s creation of the Crush series that spawned Cucumber Crush, quenching thirsts for a full decade. In lieu of pureed cukes, Gindulgence is flavored with peach, chamomile tea and Ransom Spirits’ spent botanicals used to make its gin.

One interesting tidbit about the tinyHAUS beers is that, while they’re designed to push boundaries and rope in drinkers always looking for the new hotness, they are continuously tweaked, finessed and dialed in. It’s something even ultra-trendy breweries rarely do. To craft a recipe is one thing, but to perfect it, said recipe needs to be honed. Gindulgence actually debuted in 2019 and earned a bronze medal at the Oregon Beer Awards. A couple more bronze and silver medals later, a revamped version unlocked gold at the 2022 Great American Beer Awards, arguably the most prestigious beer competition.

Another cocktail-inspired beer that debuted last year is Goat Thievin’ Lowlife. It’s a tropical, Spaghett-like beer (meaning a cocktail of beer and Aperol), infused with lime, orange zest, rhubarb and gentian root brewed in collaboration with San Simón, the bar tucked into Bend’s Tin Pan Alley. It garnered double-gold upon its release at the Sip Northwest awards.

Not that everything Cornett’s crew does is in the vein of cocktails. Sugar High is a pastry stout with a new iteration aged on Brazilian Amburana wood. Equatorial Haze is a fruited hazy IPA. A personal fave, Money Cat, is a Japanese-style rice lager which, last year, earned gold at the only competition that competes with GABF as the most prestigious, the World Beer Cup.

I asked her if it bothers her that she and her squad put so much creative energy into these small-batch, er, tinybatch beers that so few people get to enjoy. She mentioned that each new release sells out quicker than the last.

“(TinyHAUS beers) are starting to get momentum. The first year was trying to figure out how many people it takes to pull it off within the constructs of this company. Three months ago, they finally made their way to our menus. If you didn’t look in the (beer to-go) cases, you missed them.”

BrianYaeger

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

ASTROLOGY

+1.970.708.8980 mytruenorth.scott@gmail.com Scott Plumb, ACC*

By Rob Brezsny

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some insects are helpful to humans. For example, ladybugs devour aphids, which are highly destructive to crops. Damsel bugs eat the pests called leafhoppers, and lacewings feed on the pernicious nuisances known as mealybugs. I also remind you that some bugs are beautiful, like butterflies, dragonflies, and jeweled beetles. Keep these thoughts in mind, Capricorn, as you contemplate my counsel. Metaphorically speaking, you will have experiences with bugs in the next three weeks. But this won’t be a problem if you ally yourself with the good, helpful, and beautiful bugs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What are "brain orgasms"? Can you seek them out and make them happen, or do you have to wait patiently for them to arrive in their own sweet time? When they occur, what should you do? Surrender into them with all your welcome fully unleashed? Or should you question whether they're real, be suspicious of their blessings, or dismiss them as irrelevant flukes? I encourage you to meditate on questions like these. That will raise your receptivity to the stream of brain orgasms that life will offer you in the coming weeks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): My Piscean pagan friend Valie says God is stealthy yet blatant, like a green chameleon perched on a green leaf. After analyzing the astrological omens, I conclude that this is a helpful, all-purpose metaphor for you to use in the coming weeks. I encourage you to be alert for beauty that is hidden in plain sight. See if you can spy the miracles embedded within the ordinary. Ask life to pleasantly blow your mind over and over again. Here's your phrase of power: open secret.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good news, Aries! During the next episode in the age-old struggle between the Impulsive You and the Farsighted You, I predict the latter will achieve a ringing victory. Hallelujah! I also foresee you overcoming the temptation to quit a project prematurely, and instead pushing on to complete it. There's more! You will refrain from knocking your head against an obstacle in the vain hope of toppling it. Instead, you will round up helpers to help you wield a battering ram that will produce the desired toppling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may not have a clear picture of where you'll be going in the next five years. The detailed master plan that your higher self devised for you before you were born might even be obscure. But I'm here to tell you that in the coming weeks, a new lucidity can be yours. You can summon an acute instinct about which way is forward, if only you will recognize the subtle ways it's speaking to you. In fact, I believe you will regularly know what move you should make *next* so as to expedite your long-term evolution. Life will be rewarding you with mysterious stepby-step guidance. Now please write a short statement affirming your intention to love, honor, and obey your intuition.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do you believe in the existence of guardian angels and spirit guides and ancestors who can intervene in your behalf from the other side of the veil? Do you wonder if maybe your invisible friends from childhood show up in your vicinity now and then to offer you support and kindness? Or how about the animals you loved earlier in your life but who have since passed away? Is it possible their souls have never left you, but are available if you need their affection? Even if your rational mind tells you that none of these possibilities are authentic, Gemini, I suspect you will nevertheless be the beneficiary of their assistance in the coming weeks and months. Their influence will be even more potent if you proceed as if they are real.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Among your potential strengths as a human being are empathy, sensitivity, and emotional intelligence. You may

or may not choose to develop these natural gifts. But if you do, they can be instrumental in helping you achieve the only kind of success that's really meaningful for you—which is success that your heart and soul love as much as your head and your ego. According to my astrological analysis, you are moving into a phase of your cycle when you will have extra power to ripen your empathy, sensitivity, and emotional intelligence—and thereby enhance your ability to achieve the kind of success that's meaningful for you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "Dear Rob the Astrologer: The computer firewall at my youth hostel is blocking your website. I am being told you practice 'Illegal Folklore and Insurrectionary Fairy Tales.' What the hell? Can you do anything at your end to get me access to your wonderful horoscopes? Maybe cut back a bit on your Illegal Folklore and Insurrectionary Fairy Tales? Haha. Just kidding. I love that crazy stuff. —Deprived Leo in Ireland." Dear Deprived: Many of you Leos have lately had problems getting all the Illegal Folklore and Insurrectionary Fairy Tales you need. I hope you will push hard to compensate. In my estimation, you currently have a strong need for dreamy stories that appeal to the Wild Child in you. They're essential to your mental and spiritual health.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In his book A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life, Donald Miller acknowledges that fear can be a "guide to keep us safe." Being afraid may indeed have its uses and benefits. But Miller adds that it’s also “a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life." In my astrological opinion, Virgo, fear will be of service to you—a guide to keep you safe—about nine percent of the time in 2023. Around 83 percent of the time, it will be a manipulative emotion not worth acting on. For the other eight percent, it will be neither. Please plan accordingly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Select two sticky situations in your world that you would love to reinvent. Let other annoyances and glitches just slide for now. Then cultivate a focused desire to do everything in your power to transform the two awkward or messy circumstances. Proceed as if you will have to do all the work yourself—that nothing will change for the better unless you take full responsibility. If you're absolutely sure this involves other people altering their behavior, consider the possibility that maybe your behavior needs to shift as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Three out of four toxic waste dumps in the US are located in predominantly African American or Latino communities. Two million tons of radioactive uranium tailings have been dumped on Native American lands. Three hundred thousand Latino farm workers in the US suffer from pesticide-related sicknesses every year. These travesties make me furious. More importantly, my rage motivates me to mitigate these travesties, like by educating my readers about them and donating money to groups crusading to fix the problems. In the coming weeks, Scorpio, I hope you will take advantage of your astrological potentials by using your anger constructively, too. Now is a favorable time for you to fight fiercely and tenderly for what's right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I predict that love will bring you many AHA! moments in 2023. You can’t fully prepare yourself for them—and that's a good thing! The epiphanies will be brighter and deeper if they are unexpected. Your motivation to learn the available lessons will be wilder and stronger if you enjoy being surprised. So be ready for lots of entertaining rumbles and reverberations, Sagittarius. The adjustments you will be asked to make will often be strenuous and fun. The inspirations you will be invited to harvest will require you to outgrow some of your previous beliefs about the nature of intimacy and togetherness.

Homework: Ask life to bring you an insight that will help you ameliorate a long-running dilemma. Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

BODYMIND

By Mike Macy, LMT

A column exploring the therapeutic applications of the BodyMind Surfing the BodyMind Connection

In Chinese medicine, this is the season for the water element, kidney and bladder meridians. December’s column mentioned that if a person’s kidneys were mechanically, emotionally or energetically challenged, that person might lack the resolve to see a new initiative through to success. Feeling a lack of support? Need some backbone? The bladder meridian runs par allel to the spine, double-wide on each side. There’s a simple qi gong exercise for strengthening both. It looks like dipping a handful of water from a brook. If you’re resolved to improve some aspect of your life in the New Year, use the bodymind connection instead of trying to lift yourself up by your bootstraps.

If affirmations are your game, check out Conscious Language: The Logos of Now. Robert Tennyson Stevens explains how the mind is much like a computer and how if we use the wrong commands, nothing will change. Instead, we may actually deepen the neural ruts we’re hoping to escape. Call it neural spasticity.

Implicit in Stevens’ book is the notion that every cell in our body hears our every thought and utterance. How could it be otherwise? If, consciously or unconsciously, you’re habitually practicing what some call “stinking thinking,” your harvest in terms of health, wealth, relationships, career, etc. will likely be bitter.

Speaking of thinking, old anger, grudges, irritations, resentments, etc. are corrosive. A possible corrective/ get-out-of jail free card may be simply to ask who is this really hurting, me or the other person? Typically, the object of our antipathy has moved on without a moment’s pause or reflection. Why insist on carrying that torch?

Of all the toxic thoughts, few do more damage to us than self-criticism, self-judgement, self-loathing or constantly comparing ourselves to others. Imagine what it’s like to be a cell

in a body continually bombarded by the message that we’re bad or not enough. While that belief may have helped us survive a dysfunctional childhood, it’s guaranteed to hamstring us ever after, unless and until we change it. Whether we actually believe the message or not, it implies that we deserve to suffer, fail and be punished. If this is your experience, you must begin here because self-acceptance/ self-love is the foundation of all positive change.

Plenty of people on the planet will gladly criticize us. Someone must be our number-one supporter. That’s our job, arguably, what we’re here for. When my military patients changed this one thing, their pain diminished dramatically, and their careers and relationships took off.

Our worship of technology has many people focused on the genetic basis of disease and genetic engineering. The simple truth is that genes are continually being turned on and off, by stress, thoughts, beliefs, environment, etc.

Patients frequently say that suchand-such disease runs in their family, that everyone on mom’s side or dad’s side, or even both sides suffer from back pain, heart disease, etc. Often, these family histories stem from programming, learned behavior. When you hear something over and over from infancy on, it begins to sound like gospel.

A few decades ago, much of the above was dismissed as New Age horsepucky. Scientific research has proven most of it true, though medical schools and most doctors typically ignore it.

Why wait? Catch the wave. Or fight it. Your choice. Best wishes for your upgrades and a safe, sane, healthy, happy, prosperous 2023.

—Mike Macy, LMT, is an avid skate-skier and birder. His book "BodyWise" conveys bodymind insights gained during 30 years as a Craniosacral Therapist. Reach him at mefmacy@gmail.com.

Home located on a quiet street in SW Redmond lined with mature trees. Open floorplan features kitchen, eating area, half bath, and great room with gas fireplace. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath with utility/ laundry room for convenience, also boasts a HUGE bonus room. Double sinks and a large walk-in closet in Primary. Front and back sprinkler system with fenced backyard. 2-car garage with room for shop/storage area.

This light and bright 4 bedroom 2 bath single level home is tucked away inside the desirable Hawley Estates neighborhood. Conveniently located on the Western edge of town. This home is situated on a .42 acre city lot zoned R4. The recently updated home features, newer roof, newer interior paint & nicely stained trim. The open floor plan lives large with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. The large kitchen includes newer quartz counter tops, breakfast bar, and plenty of built in storage. Brand new front yard landscaping and irrigation.

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Affordable housing in Bend continues to be a hot topic. And for good reason.

As we are all very aware of, starting in the spring of 2019 Bend, along with our neighboring communities, experienced exponential growth in population fostering fierce competition especially in the first-time home market. Pricing went up, on average, over 30% within this short timespan which made housing extremely competitive. Thankfully, we are beginning to see an adjustment largely in part to interest rates and buyer fatigue. Still, for many, pricing at current levels can be unattainable.

For those wanting to enter the housing market but finding it nearly impossible, there are resources and strategies to help.

Talk to a professional

First and foremost, connecting with a real estate professional is the best place to start. With our extensive networks and knowledge of the changing market conditions, we can help connect you with the right opportunities, as well as mortgage lenders who are well-versed in a variety of mortgage programs. Today, there are so many financing options. It’s smart to be aware and ask about your options. From USDA loan programs to 0% down options, a knowledgeable lender can help you uncover opportunities you never knew existed.

Find help when you need it

There are times in life when difficulty may keep you from meeting financial obligations. It is important to know that there is help. I recommend reaching out to NeighborImpact, offering advice on housing and support to help retain homeownership in case of job loss or familial change where counseling will be of benefit. It has assisted thousands of

people needing rental assistance, utility cost credits and mortgage assistance.

New programs on the horizon

One exciting affordable housing project very close to breaking ground is a product of HB 4079, a statewide pilot program aimed to help cities build affordable housing. The City of Bend applied and qualified for this opportunity, which allows development outside the Urban Growth Boundary, utilizing an expedited process via the Land Conservation & Development Commission. Central Oregon LandWatch was against this House Bill to provide additional affordable housing in Bend, yet it passed in 2016. At least 30% of the newly built housing must remain affordable and said land remain protected for this use for a minimum of 50 years. Thanks to efforts of then Rep. Jack Zika, Redmond, was the second of two cities within Oregon to serve as a pilot for affordable housing.

As well, many local incentives are within the Affordable Housing Fee and Community Development Block Grant funding options available through the City. Nonprofit and not-for-profit developers such as Pacific Crest, Housing Works, Kôr Community Land Trust and others have developed hundreds of rental and owner-occupied units throughout our community. With locations from Northwest Crossing to Midtown, local developers as well as others have done an amazing job providing high-quality, net-zero residences and safe, energy efficient affordable housing throughout our community.

Bottom line? Do not be afraid to ask questions – ask, ask, ASK! People are here to help and that’s one of the many reasons why Bend and Central Oregon is a great place to live. We care about our neighbors and our community.

Cindy King

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REDMOND | 4457 SW MAJESTIC AVE

$625,000 | 3 BD | 2 BA | 1,574 SF

• Beautiful single story home Sweeping mountain views

• Large island & quartz counters Spacious, fenced-in backyard

• Additional parking pad on side of house

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SISTERS | 352 N TAMARACK ST

$620,000 | 4 BD | 2 BA | 1,920 SF

• Quiet neighborhood near Elementary

• Fenced yard w/ area to park RV or toys

• Quartz counters/breakfast bar in Kitchen

• Woodstove in LR. Laminate floor/ DAreas

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