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I admit it: I’ve spent a bit too much time this week on Twitter and the websites of various national news outlets. With the Senate impeachment trial starting, I’m as riveted as many of you. Meanwhile, local elections are happening as early as May—and the partisan rhetoric spewing out of Washington, D.C., has definitely taken hold in local campaigns. Federal dollars—and policies—do flow into Central Oregon, and we need to pay attention to what’s happening there; but citywide, countywide and statewide policies and budgets also affect us greatly. Perhaps fortunately, you’re a lot less likely to see a massive Twitter pile-on about a local issue. With that in mind, I’m re-upping my commitment to spend less time wringing my hands about what’s happening on Twitter, and instead to spend more time getting to know local candidates and the people who represent us in person—or at least via phone. I can’t promise I won’t have the Senate trial blasting live on my computer speakers… but I’m trying to temper it with real-live communication. Lead by example, they say…

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Once It Was, “Where’s Walden?” Now, It Might Be, “Where’s the Dem?”

or the first time in over two decades, voters in the 2nd Congressional District of Oregon can be sure they will elect a new person to represent them in the U.S. House, following Rep. Greg Walden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election. Walden, who first won the seat in 1998, has been the target of much scrutiny by some constituents for, among other things, holding precious few town halls and for meeting only with select groups when he does visit his district—prompting some to exclaim “Where’s Walden?” on a regular basis. But ahead of the May primary and November elections, when voters will decide who wins that race, it’s becoming clear that we should also be saying, “Where’s the Dem?” Looking at where things stand right now, Democrats may be running out of time to introduce themselves to voters in this vast district ahead of the May primary election. According to candidate filings from Oregon’s Secretary of State, eight Republicans have filed to run in the race—including three candidates who hold or who have held positions in the Oregon State Legislature. The eight Republican candidates’ listed occupations include Mark Roberts, a business owner; Jason Atkinson, former state senator and business owner; Cliff Bentz, current state senator and attorney; Knute Buehler, a physician and former state representative, David Campbell, a project manager with an MBA; Jimmy Crumpacker, an investor; and Kenneth Medenbach of the company Chainsaw Creations. Meanwhile, five Democratic candidates are running thus far, including John Holm, who lists “currently disabled” as his occupation, with past experience as a broker; Nick Huertz, a retail store owner; Jack Howard, an attorney and Union County Commissioner; Alex Spenser, a former campaign strategist and writer; and Isabella Tibbetts, a community organizer and restaurant server. Thus far, none of the Democratic candidates have visited, called, sent a press release or have otherwise publicly made their presence known here in Deschutes County. Republican candidates including Buehler, Bentz and Crumpacker, meanwhile, have all sent out numerous campaign-related documents—all three, with commentary railing against the current impeachment trial against the president. Crumpacker, who lives in Tumalo, wrote in a Jan. 15 release, “I’m glad this sham impeachment will die a quick death in the Senate.” In a Dec. 18 press release criticizing partisan politicking, Buehler, of Bend, wrote, “Nancy Pelosi and D.C. liberals have been obsessed with pushing through a partisan impeachment

effort”—basically calling out partisanship with more partisanship. Is this what we can expect in this race going forward: Raging about national politics on one side, and crickets on the other? Voters of the 2nd District deserve far more. In 2018, Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner ran against Walden— and while she didn’t win, she did beat Walden in Deschutes County, and garnered many votes in other counties whose constituents historically vote red. McLeod-Skinner told the Source she believes her success in garnering so many votes—145,298 versus Walden’s 207,597—laid in meeting personally with so many groups and individuals, and in listening to their needs. McLeod-Skinner said she spent about six months in 2017— a year and a half before the November 2018 election—traveling around the district to get more information about what voters wanted and needed. She then spent close to a year campaigning (and fundraising). Who are the candidates making similar efforts now? McLeod-Skinner’s effort was what was necessary to get even within striking distance of beating a Republican in a district that, as of December, had 143,427 people registered as Democrats, 189,833 as Republicans and 201,993 non-affiliated. Voters were “hungry for someone who shows up and listens,” McLeod-Skinner—who’s now running for Oregon Secretary of State–told the Source Tuesday. She also admitted that some candidates may be “daunted by the scale of the (CD2) race.” While the the massive size of the 2nd District (which encompasses all of Oregon east of the Cascades as well as Medford) can be daunting, if Democrats hope to win this race, voters should be seeing more effort by now. Going up against an incumbent can be daunting; yet McLeod-Skinner’s effort last time around should have given some Democratic candidates heart that the race could be won. When primary season comes around for either the “R’s,” “D’s” or “I’s,” constituents in the 2nd District should hear a robust debate about both national and local politics from all sides of the political spectrum. The lack of an experienced, viable candidate ensures that voters will be treated to inflammatory press releases and media coverage with no balance and no rebuttal. Not a great way to go through the elections season or to find the best representative to go to Washington, D.C. The race for who will represent the 2nd District is far from over. However, the time is now to ramp up the efforts for candidates to get to know the district— and for the district to fully know them.

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BEND’S ROAD BOND

MICRO MANSION

I’ve lived here 15 years and seen Bend go through a lot in that short time. I love this place but the inability to deal with the obvious is costing too much. I’m tired of the homeless followed by a bigger homeless shelter. We need more housing so they’re building 150 houses in SE Bend that doesn’t help anyone without a half million for their starter home. N.I.M.B.Y. is the cry of everyone but nobody has a solution. Tourism will continue to fall until this will be a memory of a used-to-be-cool place to visit. —Chris Thomas

RE: MEDICARE FOR US? 1/16

Hmmm. $1 billion in total saving across the state vs. higher profits for the insurance industry and higher salaries for administrators at SCMC. That’s a pretty easy choice for me, especially when SCMC uses some of its money to fight its own unionized employees. I would also welcome single-payer in Oregon. —Michael Funke, via bendsource.com

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Putting aside all the politics of the discussion. I think a system that is intended to make profits, will always put shareholders ahead of patients. If health care is too complicated at the federal level, I welcome a single payer system in Oregon. I would rather my money going to provide better health care for everyone in Oregon vs lining executive pockets with cash. I would also welcome Oregon Lottery proceeds and taxes on alcohol, tobacco and cannbis to help with the cost. —Kevin Donnelly, via bendsource.com

BEND’S GROWING PAINS

A bustling dichotomy exists in Central Oregon. The new and old Bend: Interlopers, carpetbaggers and tourists mingle amongst old-timers, conservatives and devoted lovers of weaponry. I was struck recently as a tenant in a commercial building by the degree of what I would consider paranoia about outsiders. It was justified to me as a fear of the homeless being dangerous and threatening. I’ve lived in lots of places, in large cities including New York and Los Angeles and I never feel at risk in Bend. In this building, a small old commercial structure, the landlord has installed a variety of security cameras and devices and signs meant to prevent and inhibit outsiders from coming in. “Employees only, keep door closed, must sign in, children must be supervised, cell phones on vibrate, wash your hands” (not kidding). I wondered about this. I wondered what would make people feel such a need to control? They feel this unsafe in their own community. There isn’t a high degree of crime and I personally have never been assaulted or even approached by an aggressive or violent homeless person. This can be contrasted with my experiences in Portland, Seattle and Los Angeles where the homeless are obviously severely and profoundly mentally ill and often combative. In Bend they typically hold

funny signs that say something like “need money for weed” and seem more like hikers and backpackers in need of a campsite. I’m sure there are mentally Ill and substance abusing among them but typically it is unusual to see a floridly psychotic person ranting on the streets of Bend. My belief is that this introduction of paranoia is based on fear and dislike of “the other.” This is the same landlord who precluded me from placing a sign in my window of inclusion (the one that looks like a flag). It’s also fear and hatred rooted in religious beliefs. (“Being gay is a sin”). Isn’t it time for Bend to grow up emotionally instead of just growing in population? — Jan Falk, MSW

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It’s difficult for me to believe that residents believe the proposed road bond will do much to alleviate Bend’s traffic congestion. With our population growing at such a rapid rate, it will only be a few years until we need to pass another bond. The same is true for schools, libraries and parks and recreation. One only has to look at the result of upgrades done on Reed Market Rd. The traffic is still congested, yet the city allows large scale housing developments in the area. Our leaders say they are concerned about the lack of affordable housing. They should worry about the tax burden placed upon our shrinking middle class. We also need our leadership to address the real problem, which is an over emphasis on tourism and uncontrolled growth. Very truly yours, —J. Lewis

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Wasted in Bend: Plastic Bottles The biggest challenge to recycling plastic water bottles is getting them into the recycling bin.

Plastic, aluminum or glass? When it comes to what’s better to use, there’s one clear winner—and it’s none of the above. By Suzanne Johnson

hat do carpets, tennis balls, and fleece jackets have in common? They all give plastic water and soda bottles a second life. Disposable drink bottles, made from polyethylene terephthalate, or PET, can be recycled into many different products. PET bottles make an easy target for critics of a wasteful society, but they’re as useful as they are reviled. They’re a safe source of clean drinking water, yet they clog landfills and beaches. Their lightweight composition makes transportation easy, yet they contribute to fossil fuel dependence. They’re easy to recycle, yet difficult to clean and reuse. In short, our relationship with single-use PET bottles is complicated.

How did we get here? PET is the wonder child of the polyester family. It’s strong, shatterproof and inert. DuPont trademarked PET as a foodgrade container in 1973, and the plastic tsunami has been rising since. By 2017, an estimated 1 million single-use PET bottles were purchased worldwide every minute, and fewer than half are recycled, according to market analyst Euromonitor International. The cost has exploded, too: bottled water adds up to over $7 a gallon—almost twice the price of gasoline. In Oregon, over 80% of PET bottles go to recycling – double the national average. Much of that success is credited to the Oregon Bottle Bill, which requires a 10-cent refundable deposit on all beverage bottles and cans. In Central

Oregon, deposits are refunded at most grocery stores and at Bottle Drop stations. Last year, 13.4 million pounds of PET bottles were recaptured statewide for recycling, as well as 21.3 million pounds of aluminum cans and 104 million pounds of glass bottles. Is bottled better? Bottled water is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, while municipal tap water falls under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency. The FDA requires bottlers to identify their water source, which may be untreated spring water, with or without added minerals, or may be plain old tap water. Tap water, on the other hand, has to pass stricter EPA testing for bacteria, parasites and contaminants like asbestos. The newest addition to water quality concerns are tiny bits of PET and HDPE (the plastic used to make bottle closures) known as microplastics. Multiple studies find a greater concentration of microplastics in bottled water than in tap water, but results vary by geography and brand. The World Health Organization has flagged microplastics as a potential health problem, yet they take a backseat to water-borne diseases including cholera and Hepatitis A—and plastic bottles can help fight that battle. Drexell Barnes, environmental compliance manager at the City of Bend water department, stated that they are following the research on microplastics. “We have a pristine water source upstream of potential contamination sources, so I wouldn’t expect a microplastics problem, but it’s an emerging topic and it’s on our radar,” he stated. He added, “I’m a big fan of Bend water, both as a citizen and as part of Bend’s water department. I’d choose a refillable water bottle over disposable whenever possible.” Closing the loop Aren’t cans and glass better environmental choices than plastic? All three

have pros and cons, and there’s no clear environmental winner in terms of production and transportation. PET bottles are petroleum based, but use only .5% of the oil we drill, according to the PET Resin Association. Aluminum cans come from strip-mining bauxite ore in Australia, South America and Africa, a process that damages local ecosystems. Glass starts with sand from limestone quarries, which have less environmental impact—but the carbon footprint from shipping heavy bottles is far greater. Like aluminum and glass, PET can be repeatedly recycled—but is rarely made into new drink bottles. Once collected, post-consumer bottles are sent to a material recovery facility to be sorted, bundled and sold to polymer recyclers. The bottles are processed into small beads, then extruded into a fiber to create new products, like tennis balls. Making recycled PET clean enough to create new bottles has been difficult until recently. Earth2o, a water bottling company in Culver, Oregon, is an exception. The company uses food-grade recycled PET resin to make recycled and recyclable bottles at its facility. “All things considered, using recycled materials for new bottles is the best way to close the loop,” said Steve Emery, Earth2o CEO. The company will soon be making bottle caps from fully recycled HDPE. Larger beverage companies are shifting toward sustainable bottling, too, through the “Every Bottle Back” campaign. PepsiCo, Keurig and Coca-Cola have joined forces to invest in community collection and recycling services, especially where disposable bottles are more commonly used, such as at festivals, parks and airports. In the drink container debate, there’s really one clear winner: Refilling a reusable container wins the sustainability award over any single-use bottle.

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Three young activists weigh in on last year’s accomplishments and the outlook for 2020 7

By Laurel Brauns to do it. It will really help Bend as a city, and create a lot of new opportunity.” Skidmore said he thought one of the most significant parts of CCAP was the Home Energy Score, which would have required homesellers to get an energy audit and publish this information for interested buyers. “Personally, I would have liked to see it as a mandatory action,” Skidmore said. “I believe it was the business interests of the real estate community that prevented the HES from becoming law. I don’t like that a business interest can override the will of the people.”

Andrew Skidmore The Bend City Council chose Andrew Skidmore, 15, of Summit High School to serve on the Climate Action Steering Committee beginning in 2018 to develop the Community Climate Action Plan. The plan—passed by the City Council in 2019—details a set of mostly voluntary strategies and actions to reduce local fossil fuel emissions. “Being on the Climate Action Steering Committee was a lot of new responsibility,” said Skidmore, who attended meetings at City Hall for 14 months. “It helped me grow as a person. The fact that all the work we put in was going to a really important cause made me want

Freddy Finney-Jordet Redmond Proficiency Academy student Freddy Finney-Jordet said he also worked hard last year to lobby the Bend City Council to pass the CCAP. He was the previous director of the Oregon Youth Climate Strike and he’s had conversations with mayors and city leaders throughout the state to talk about Bend’s progress. He helped organize both the March 15 and Sept. 20 strikes in downtown Bend last year, and hopes 2020 will be even bigger. “CCAP really brought more attention to the climate strikes, but there are no actual required measures in it. Some people didn’t want to be required by the government to take these steps,” he said. “But now there

Kira Gilbert—pictured center right, in a green sweater—is the co-president of the Bend Senior High School Environmental Club.

protest HB 2020, which would have put a cap on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. The bill failed, but a new cap-andtrade proposal is on the table for 2020, which includes a number of changes to assuage conservative critics in the manufacturing and utility sectors. “The postcards for Knopp are going to be hand delivered when we have time,” Gilbert said. Gilbert and the rest of the Environmental Club at BSHS are planning a youth climate summit in March at the High Desert Museum, which Gilbert believes will be a good opportunity to network with other students. “There are a lot of different people trying to do a lot of different things,” Gilbert said. “But there are a lot of different aspects of climate change people can focus on… plastics or pollution…. “It’s fair to say that it’s not a super well-coordinated or cohesive movement locally, but when it comes down to it, we do manage to pull it off and unite everyone.”

are huge fires in California, more massive fires in Australia; it’s ravaging the landscape and killing animals and people. This movement is about rising up and demanding government action.” Kara Gilbert Kara Gilbert, 17, is a junior at Bend Senior High School and a leader in the youth climate movement. She’s co-president of her school’s Environmental Club and helped organize a student walkout Sept. 27. On that day, 150 students left class 45 minutes early to march to downtown Bend and join other student activists. Gilbert also helped organize students in writing 200 postcards to Oregon representatives in Washington, D.C., as well as a stack addressed to Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). Gilbert said the students were “pretty upset” last year when Knopp walked out of the Oregon State Senate to

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tudents around the globe have been inspired into action by the courage of 17-year-old Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist who was named Time’s “Person of the Year” in 2019. Two years ago, Thunberg began walking out of school, spending the days in protest outside the Swedish Parliament to demand stronger climate action from political leaders. Other students joined her, and the movement spread to other cities, and then to other countries. By 2019, two global student protests brought out 1 million students each. Youth activists in Bend also organized demonstrations. Students from three local high schools gave the Source the run-down on what it was like to organize their own climate strikes last September and how it has inspired other environmentally conscious actions in the community.

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The City of Bend is changing the rules for cottage clusters, dorm-style group living and quadplexes to address Bend’s housing crisis By Laurel Brauns

Housing Works—the local housing authority for Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties—finished Moonlight Townhomes in 2018. It is a 29-unit development for families at or below 60% of the area median income and was funded through a combination of Oregon Housing and Community Services, an affordable housing loan from the city, and a waiver of system development charges.

The chief underlying cause (of the housing shortage) is the ongoing low levels of new construction this decade. On a population growth-adjusted basis, Oregon built fewer new housing units this decade than we have since at least World War II. —Josh Lehner, Economist, Oregon Office of Economic Analysis

he affordable housing crisis in Central Oregon is getting worse. As the City of Bend, Deschutes County and the state government scramble to respond, market forces including construction costs, the expense of available land and the influence of out-of-state investors are driving up rents and home prices. Even people with relative affluence can’t find a place to live. Developers cite system development charges and even the City of Bend’s affordable housing fees as barriers to building. But without these revenues, the City is left with little cash to subsidize low-income and workforce housing, and could be left paying part of the bill for the infrastructure needs of new development. It’s a balancing act the City has be struggling with for decades: finding the right mix of regulation and taxation combined with enough incentives and breaks to encourage housing production

to meet the needs of the fastest-growing city on the West coast. Is the City doing enough to mitigate the affordable housing crisis? The Source makes the rounds with city leaders, planners and people in the affordable housing community to take stock of the progress and highlight areas where local leaders could do more. First Response Bend was the first city in the state to charge a tax on the value of building permits to fund affordable housing, beginning in 2006. This “construction excise fee” is one-third of 1% on new residential, commercial or industrial projects. For example, if someone applies for a permit to install a water heater valued at $1000, they pay $3.33 into the affordable housing fund. The fund has brought in about $7 million, which the City has leveraged into many millions more in state and federal funding and private investments in order to build 770 affordable housing units. Affordable housing is defined as homes or apartments for renters making 60% of the area median income ($63,468 in 2018, according to the U.S. Census Bureau) or less, and potential homebuyers making 80% of the AMI or less. The fund can also go towards improvements

for homeless shelters. Some examples of projects include the Putnam Pointe Apartments above the Bend Visitor Center, Discovery Park Lodge in NorthWest Crossing and Moonlight Townhomes in northeast Bend. The City has also received $6 million through federal block grants for affordable housing projects, funding 366 houses and apartments located throughout the city. In recent years, the Affordable Housing Committee—a volunteer task force of builders, real estate agents and housing advocates—has had a combined budget of around $1.5 million a year. Lynne McConnell, the City of Bend’s affordable housing manager, believes the Bend is “ahead of the curve” in terms of creating policy to promote affordable housing. “We have passed more policy in this regard than anyone else except maybe Portland,” McConnell said. “We’re regularly updating our code to remove barriers.” The current shortfall for affordable rental units for households with incomes under $25,000 in Deschutes County is 6,100 units, according to the 2019 Central Oregon Regional Housing Needs Assessment. More than half of renters in Deschutes County spend more than 30% of their income on

housing, as do 30% of homeowners in the region, according to the same report. “Home prices outpaced wage growth over the last three decades,” the RHNA report says. “For example, from 1985 to 2016, average home prices in Bend increased by 277%, while average earnings per job grew by 24%.” If Bend is leading the state in terms of policy changes, it lags behind Portland, Hood River, Corvallis, Cannon Beach, Newport and Milwaukie in terms of raising more funds for affordable housing projects based on the percentage of tax it collects from new building permits. When the state legislature passed SB 1533 in 2016, it allowed cities to levy a 1% construction excise tax on residential property development, and even more on commercial and industrial development. But, Bend stayed at one-third of 1% for both. Why? “Bend has historically put a lot of the cost of infrastructure on developer’s backs ,which is why things aren’t getting built as quickly as we need them, because there’s no way to pencil some of these projects… City Council doesn’t want to add more cost to residential development,” McConnell told the Source. Bend City Councilor Justin Livingston—a realtor who served on the Affordable Housing Committee for

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Code Improvements For one, the City revised the “cottage cluster” code in 2019, Livingston said. That allows houses 1200 square feet or smaller to be grouped together around open spaces on smaller lots, according to Bend Senior Code Planner Pauline Hardie. This change allowed Jesse Russell of Tongue & Groove Tiny Homes to build “The Hiatus,” a cottage community of 22 separate small homes under 500 square feet each, clustered around small water features, trees and common paths. The neighborhood is currently under construction in southwest Bend, off Wizard Lane. Hardie is working with a team to further the possibilities for small homes, but doesn’t think a community of tiny homes on wheels is currently possible due to state RV restrictions. Another recent change Livingston highlighted was an adjustment to how system development charges are calculated for new developments. The city surveyed 55 builders and developers to try to understand what was preventing the construction of more homes. One of the top concerns cited was the offsite transportation improvement costs sometimes tacked onto SDCs. In the past, huge charges could end up falling on to one developer to build an entire roundabout, for example, because the projected traffic impact of the new residents tipped the scales and triggered a need for improvement of nearby intersections. Now, the City has both loosened the traffic limitations, and has a plan to make sure that future infrastructure improvements are sequenced to align with upcoming housing developments. This will further ease the tax burden on builders. Building on this effort toward efficiency, the city is also updating its construction permitting software to help make the process easier for developers. Market Solutions City Manager Eric King also supports the idea that encouraging private housing development is one of the most proactive steps the city can take. Builders said construction costs were the number-one barrier to new development, and because the City doesn’t have more

funds for building subsidies, another way forward is to listen to needs of the building community and adjust accordingly. “I think we want to continue to use this mechanism and ask, what’s not working?” King noted, in reference to the city’s survey project, at the January 15 Council meeting. “Let’s keep having open conversations on both sides, that’s when we see the municipality and the private sector working in partnership, that’s when we produce good things. We have to create a culture of openness to be able to (continue to support new housing construction)… but also we have to look at how the community is accepting all this growth and keep those things in balance.”

Rep. Cheri Helt (R-Bend) said affordable housing was one of her biggest priorities this year. She introduced HB 3450 to the Oregon Legislature to allow mixed use development in the Bend Central District. “There are a lot of old car dealership buildings on Third Street that were designated as employment use only, and so I wrote this bill as part of a pilot program,” Helt said. “Some of the bigger lots will have room for green space and can be created in a livable, walkable way. It passed almost unanimously.” Helt also co-sponsored HB 2336 with Rep. Jack Zika (R-Redmond) that allowed Redmond to expand its urban growth

with architects, planning commissioners, neighborhood associations and city leaders to vet many creative housing solutions that became possible under HB 2001. She’s been collecting designs and code changes from other cities with SROs including Portland, Seattle and Napa, California. During the 19th century, between one-third and one-half of urban residents lived in hotels at some point in their lives, according to the Boston Globe. While some were simple boarding houses for day laborers—providing three meals a day and housekeeping services—others offered lavish dining rooms and opulent living areas. Laurel Brauns

Lynne McConnell, the affordable housing manager for the City, said Bend is “ahead of the curve” in terms of policy to support affordable housing.

King also reported on the City Council’s goal to permit 3,000 new housing units by June of 2021. He said 2265 units are occupied or in progress, and he envisions the city will surpass its target. Help from the state and county Affordable and available housing is not just a crisis for Bend’s working class. The “missing middle,”—or people that make between 80% and 140% of the Area Median Income—have been increasingly squeezed out of the market by out-of-state buyers and vacation rentals. (See the online version of this story for more on investment buyers and short-term rentals.) The Oregon State Legislature passed HB 2001 in 2019 to address the middle-class housing issue. It requires cities to allow two-, three- and four-unit residential buildings in areas zoned for single-family homes, something Bend already had in the works. Duplexes are currently allowed, and triplexes and quadplexes are in the planning stages, according to McConnell. The city also streamlined the permitting process for accessory dwelling units in 2016.

boundary for a 485-unit affordable housing development that will be built on land donated by Deschutes County. South of Bend, managers at Sunriver Resort want to build housing for their employees near the Sunriver Brewing Company production facility. The plan is to construct small apartments or dorms to help accommodate the more than 500 people the resort hires every summer. The Deschutes County Planning Commission didn’t approve the zone change the resort requested because they had concerns about parking, according to Tanya Saltzman, an associate planner for Deschutes County. She said the commission was also concerned about the new development remaining employee housing in the future. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners will review the code change again at the end of the month. Saltzman believes the board will eventually support the housing, with some tweaks. The Future Dorms or “single room occupancy” dwellings could also be coming to Bend. Senior Planner Hardie has been working

Meanwhile, both McConnell and King also said that the prospective passage of Bend’s May transportation bond could also help pave the way to future development. While the City is responding to the affordable housing crisis by trying to ease the burdens on builders and change city codes, no one I spoke with seemed interested in raising the construction excise tax to 1%—a move that could potentially bring in an additional $2 million for affordable housing in Bend. Neither was there any talk of creating mandatory “inclusionary zoning” as Portland has done, as a result of HB 1533, that would require a certain number of affordable housing units in larger new developments. “Bend has a very low tax rate compared to other cities,” McConnell said. “People work really hard; it has to run a lean operation. It runs like a business. We just don’t have the capacity to build housing.” This story continues online, exploring the effect of vacation rentals and investment properties on workforce and middle-income housing. Find it on the News page of bendsource.com

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two years before getting elected to City Council—doesn’t believe more taxes are the way to go. “I don’t support raising (the affordable housing fee), because realistically there is not enough money to subsidize our way out of the housing crisis, and the way the new law is written, some of the money would go to the state and we just need more flexibility than that,” Livingston said. “If you look at the housing needs analysis from five years ago and compare it to now, it hasn’t gotten any better. We have to subsidize by design.” Livingston listed a number of code developments happening at the city level he believes will encourage more affordable housing development.

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BEND BURLESQUE PRESENTS: STUDIO 541 ‘70S STRIP TEASE

MATT PUCCIO JR. FREE FOLK!

This sultry folk singer uses his vocal talents, comforting tunes and delicate fingerpick style to convey important messages about the outdoors, mental health and education. Enjoy his deep, thought-provoking music while enjoying some tasty drinks and bites from the food trucks! Thu., Jan. 23, 6-8pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. No cover.

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THE MOTHER HIPS WITH THE COFFIS BROTHERS!

THE LIL SMOKIES REIMAGINED ROOTS

This five-piece band hails from Missoula, Montana, bringing a style of “progressive bluegrass” that is truly all its own. The band makes a pit stop in Bend on its national tour, sharing its latest album, “Tornillo.” Sun., Jan. 26, 8-11:30pm. The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $15.

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Twenty-five years into a solid career is an odd time to switch things up, but the “divinely inspired” Mother Hips have never been ones to follow convention. For its exhilarating 10th album, “Chorus,” the stalwart band turned the recording process on its head and made its most essential collection yet. Sat., Jan. 25, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.

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OUR PLACE IN THE WILDERNESS PONDERING THE GREAT OUTDOORS

What does wilderness mean, who is it for, and how can we protect natural areas while maintaining public access? How should issues of equity and inclusivity play into decisions regarding wilderness management? Come hear a moderated panel of environmental thinkers explore these questions and others. Thu., Jan. 23, 6-7:15pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Hwy. 97, Bend. Free.

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HILLSTOMP JUNKBOX BLUES

This Portland-based duo has gained local infamy for digging through the forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues. Fri., Jan. 24, 8-11pm. The Belfry, 302 E. Main Street, Sisters. $15.

MARC YAFFEE INTERNET SENSATION!

Marc Yaffee is a stand-up comedian, and the co-star of the Showtime special, “Goin’ Native.” Yaffee can be seen on FNX and Amazon Prime and heard on SiriusXM. His Dry Bar Comedy special has over 4 million views online. Basically… he’s kind of a big deal. Sat., Jan. 25, 8-10pm. Double J Saloon, 528 SW 6th St., Redmond. $8/adv., $10/door.

GROOVASAUR BEND’S FAVORITE Groovasaur is celebrating two years of bandPixaby hood with a weird, jazzfunk adventure party! Come see dinosaurs, birthday suits and indulge in an enormous cake. Throw on your dance pants, fairy glitter, formal attire or finest Friday flannel, and help the band ring in the terrible twos! Fri., Jan. 24, 9pm-midnight. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $5.

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Remember reading? The Friends of Bend Libraries is holding its annual book sale, offering thousands of books (of every genre) for roughly 50 cents a pop. There will also be hundreds of free books—stop on by and give your brain a workout! Sun., Jan. 26, 1-4pm. Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

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Peter Bowers, owner of The Patient Angler, will teach participants the basics of tying fishing flies. Price of the class includes one beer, as well as all required fly-tying materials! Bring a vise, scissors, bobbin and whip finisher. Space is limited. Tue., Jan. 28, 6:30-8:30pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Ave., Bend. $30/adv., $40/door. Pixaby

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The Lil Smokies’ third album is a reflective success that stretches the group’s sound By Isaac Biehl

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The Lil Smokies are touring in support of “Tornillo," set to release Friday.

ornillo sits just outside of El Paso, Texas, and as of 2017 had an estimated population of 1,120. It was in this tiny town that the Montana-formed The Lil Smokies recorded its latest album. After immersing themselves into the environment and nature there to come up with a new take on the band’s string heavy-roots sound, it makes sense as to why the group ended up titling the album “Tornillo.” Off the jump, the album just sounds vast—like roaming through wide-open spaces. It would make for a great album to throw on during a road trip through the desert. If there’s one thing The Lil Smokies have shown throughout their career, it’s that its members know how to let the strings sing and not take away anything from the lyrics—something the band clearly hasn’t forgotten on “Tornillo.” Most of the album feels like the soundtrack to searching.... searching for a way back home, or an answer to help get yourself back on track to whatever feels right. On “Wheel On The Water,” the band is belting out its efforts to figure it all out: “I’m staring at a highway, holding to the light. Waiting on an answer, hoping for the time.” This song comes in the middle of the record and is a

grand moment to take in—making for one of my favorite songs on the album. Following that is “Life Out There,” a great little ballad and perhaps the most different-sounding song on the album. This is The Lil Smokies—who play Jan. 26 at The Domino Room in Bend— stripped down and showing its softer side and ensuring us that there is something out there for everyone. Other moments throughout the album offer this certain tenderness and reflection from the quintet, too. “Giant,” “Always, Now, Never” and the title track, “Tornillo.” Of course, you can still expect great moments of instrumentation on the album—I mean, after all, it is The Lil Smokies. Some highlightable sessions include “Fortunes” and “Sharpest Edges.” “Tornillo” is a great change of pace for The Lil Smokies and makes for a successful third album. The band has expanded its sound, and in the process, it seems they’ve expanded themselves as well. The Lil Smokies

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ne of the finest groups in the Portland scene is making a trip near Sisters to perform at The Suttle Lodge. Pure Bathing Culture took four years to release a new full-on project—2019’s “Night Pass.” We would have received the record sooner, but as can happen in the industry, there was a fallout with the label right when the album would have been completed. But no need to fret, as “Night Pass” is out and it’s the duo’s best release to date.

The group even released an acoustic EP to give some fresh takes on some of the new tracks off the album—versions you might hear at The Suttle Lodge. Read our Band Fact Sheet below to get more familiar with the works of Pure Bathing Culture. Pure Bathing Culture

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22 Wednesday The Astro Lounge Bingo w/ Janney to Ben-

efit Oregon Wild Winners take home half the pot, the rest goes to Oregon Wild! 6-8pm.

Bledsoe Family Winery “Wine” Down

Wednesday’s with KC Flynn Long time local favorite plays an acoustic set in an intimate setting. From Queen to Pearl Jam, you never know what’s next in this amazing display of vocal diversity. Acoustic rock, folk and country. 6-8pm. No cover.

Cabin 22 Locals Night w/ UKB Trivia It’s fun and free to play! Enjoy pint specials! Prizes include Cabin 22 gift cards. 7pm.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Come watch local comics work out new material and try stand up comedy! Sign up at 7:30. Starts at 8pm. 7:30-10pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8:30pm. Immersion Brewing Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia Win fun prizes and challenge your friends, or enemies, on obscure knowledge while enjoying craft beer and delicious food from our pub style kitchen. Come early for hoppy hour priced apps and drinks. 6-8pm. No cover. Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Rockin’ Robin takes our stage, running Bend’s #1 karaoke show. 7-11pm. No cover. Level State Beerhouse Bend Comedy Pub

Trivia Free to play, prizes to win and all ages until 9pm! Assemble a team or go at it alone, test your knowledge against our fun and entertaining rounds. 7pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Wed Night Open Mic Bring your

instruments and your friends. Everyone else come on by and support the local music scene. Goes to Last Call or last musician. Which one will it be? 21 and over. 6pm. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke Come sing your heart out! 9pm. No cover.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Adrian Bellue Based out of Northern California, Adrian Bellue is an international performer and recording artist that utilizes unique fingerstyle techniques. 7-10pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Join us for open mic every Wednesday. 6pm.

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Volcanic Theatre Pub Cycles at Volcanic Patrick Harvey commands the guitar with speed and precision reminiscent of Jimmy Herring, while using his loop pedal virtually as its own instrument. At the heart of the band lies Tucker McClung’s dominant slap-bass chops. The recent addition of drummer Collin O’Brien has brought new fire and life into band. 9-11pm. $10.

23 Thursday 7th Street Brew House Bow Wow Bingo

Great food, wonderful brews and a whole lot of fun! Cards are $1 each for the first 2 games (or 6 for $5) and $2 each for the last 2 games (or 6 for $10). Benefitting the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. 6:30pm.

The Astro Lounge Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Sing your favorites on a rockin’ good system, every Thursday! 9pm-1am. No cover. The Brown Owl Pete Kartsounes An award

winning singer-songwriter, flat picker, and cutting-edge musician, Pete Kartsounes is no stranger to life out on the road. He has spent over two decades bringing his voice and guitar to stages all over the world. 7pm. No cover.

Cabin 22 Comedy Night at Cabin 22! Rotation of four local comedians every week! Hosted by Katy Ipock. 7-9pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Currents at the Riverhouse Riverhouse

Music Series Highlighting local Central Oregon talent, the Riverhouse music series focuses on genres ranging from bluegrass, acoustic, indie, blues, jazz, singles and duos. 7-9pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8:30pm. LOGE Entrada Open Mic Night All are welcome! Come play some music in a cool living room setting, with no pressure! Poetry and comedy are welcome as well. 6-9pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Killer Keyz Presents:

Dueling Pianos Nationwide Dueling Pianos show featuring music, comedy and improv! 7:30pm. $10.

River’s Place Matt Puccio Jr. Folk

singer crafting chill vibes with a subversive sound. His lyrical voice and delicate fingerpick style of guitar draws the listener in. 6-8pm. No cover.

Seven Nightclub Bend Comedy Open Mic

Domino Room Struggle Jennings Midtown

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon!

General Duffy’s Waterhole Comedy at General Duffy’s We’re bringing the laughter back to Redmond! Featuring Cole Robeson, Katy Ipock, Ben Moore and Dillon Kolar. Hosted by Cody Michael. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early! 18+. 8-10pm. $7.; We’re bringing the laughter back to Redmond! Hosted by Cody Michael. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early! 18+. 8-10pm. $7/adv., $10/door.

All performance types are welcome! Each performer will have 5 minutes. Signup by 7:20pm. Ages 21+ 7pm.

Bring your team and come down. Prizes to 1st and 2nd place teams! 7-9pm. Free.

The Lot Kylan Johnson Branching into a wide

variety of genres, this artist brings a heartfelt story to the stage through compelling lyrics and thoughtful arrangement. 6-8pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Tomorrows Bad

Seeds Punk Rasta Party Featuring Tomorrows Bad Seeds, an American reggae band made up of four musicians from Hermosa Beach. The band’s line-up consists of Moises Juarez (lead vocals), Matthew McEwan (vocals/guitar), Pat Salmon (drums), and Andre Davis (bass). 7pm. $15-$18.

24 Friday The Belfry Hillstomp Portland ‘junkbox blues’ duo Hillstomp is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. 8-11pm. $15. The Volcanic Bend Burlesque Presents: Studio 541 Welcome to the era of the glamorous 1970s! Bend Burlesque Co is newly inspired by this amazingly transformative decade, and we will tease and strip our way through 70s pop culture, music and dance! 18+. 9-11pm. $20. The Brown Owl Cheyanne West A country girl

with a serious rockin’ problem! 7pm. No cover.

The Capitol J Meast, The Clumzys, Chandler

P. and More! J Meast, The Clumzy’s, Chandler P, Ese Chango & Savage Watson live at the Capitol ! All ages welcome to attend. 7pm. $5.

Checkers Pub HWY 97 at Checkers Band

members are Gene Rogers, lead guitar and vocals, Chad Petersen, keyboards and vocals, Patrick Foreman, bass guitar and vocals, and Mike Carson, drums. 8-11:30pm. No cover.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Paint Night at Craft All supplies included. No experience necessary! Paint your masterpiece, and enjoy some delicious food and drink. Ages 15 and older, please. Seating is limited! 8-10pm. $30.

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Seven Nightclub Hump Day Karaoke Every

Events is proud to present Struggle Jennings. Grandson to the late great Waylon Jennings. 7pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill DJ Chris DJ music and

dancing. 9pm. Free.

Lava Lanes Karaoke Night Come sing with us! 8pm-Midnight. No cover.

On Tap Live Music with Juniper & Gin Join us in our heated taproom for free live music featuring Juniper & Gin. 6-8pm. No cover. Seven Nightclub Comedians Marc Yaffee & Jim Fleming Marc Yaffee is the costar of the Showtime special ‘Goin’ Native’. Marc can be seen on FNX, Amazon Prime and heard on SiriusXM. His Dry Bar comedy special has been viewed over 4 million times online. 8-10pm. $8/adv., $10/door. Silver Moon Brewing Groovasaur Turns 2 Years Old! Groovasaur is celebrating 2 years of bandhood in this weird, jazz-funk adventure! Come see dinosaurs, birthday suits and an enormous cake - wear your dance pants, fairy glitter, formal attire or finest Friday flannel, and help us ring in the terrible twos! 9pm-Midnight. $5. Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House Burnin’

Moonlight Live in the Saloon With diverse musical backgrounds, they shift smoothly between traditional bluegrass, rootsy folk, country, swing and downright lowdown blues. 7-9pm.

25 Saturday Checkers Pub HWY 97 at Checkers The

hottest rock and roll band in Central Oregon was founded in 2015. Band members are Gene Rogers, lead guitar and vocals, Chad Petersen, keyboards and vocals, Patrick Foreman, bass guitar and vocals, and Mike Carson, drums. 8-11:30pm. No cover.

Double J Saloon Comedian Marc Yaffee Marc Yaffee is the co-star of the Showtime special, Goin’ Native. Marc can be seen on FNX, Amazon Prime and heard on SiriusXM. His Dry Bar Comedy special has been viewed over 4 million times online. 8-10pm. $8/adv., $10/door. Hub City Bar & Grill Taylor Hernly Folk Rock Duo. Taylor Hernly is a singer songwriter from Indiannapolis, currently on tour. He plays covers and originals! 9pm. No cover

Wednesday night! 8pm. No cover.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Texas Hold ‘em Poker Join us for Poker Night upstairs at The Saloon! First hand dealt at 7pm, so grab a seat early! 7pm. $20 buy in.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Rockin’ Robin takes our stage, running Bend’s #1 karaoke show. 8pm-12:30am. No cover.

The Lot Wednesday Open Mic Night Everyone

from brave amateurs to seasoned professionals. Covers, originals, instrumentalists or poets. Hosted by local musicians like MOsley WOtta, Jeshua Marshall and others. 6-8pm. No cover.

Lava Lanes Karaoke Night Come sing with us! 8pm-Midnight. No cover.

M&J Tavern BlackFlowers BlackSun and

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Fireside Show: Buck Meek of Big Thief Fireside show with Buck Meek of Big Thief! 6pm. $12-$18.

The Blue Vinyls Two mighty bands team up for a night of hot chords and cool lyrics. No cover, but please remember to tip the band! 9pm. No cover.

Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House Kurt Silva

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Live in the Saloon He picked up his dad’s old guitar when he was 12, and has been hooked ever since. 6:30-8:30pm. No cover.

The Cycles come to the Volcanic on Wed., Jan 22 from 9-11pm!

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The Mother Hips with The Coffis Brothers Twenty-five years into a celebrated career is an unlikely time to switch things up, but the “divinely inspired” Mother Hips have never been ones to follow convention. For their brilliant and exhilarating tenth album, Chorus, the stalwarts turned their recording process on its head in order to make their most fully realized collection yet. 8-11pm. $15.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

Sunday Funday: Comedy Showcase Stand up comedy showcase featuring some of your local favorites! Hosted by Jessica Taylor. 18+. Strong content expected. Door opens at 5pm. 6-8pm. $7/adv., /$10/door.

The Domino Room The Lil Smokies at Domino Room ActionDeniro Productions Presents The Lil Smokies! Drawing on the energy of a rock band and the Laurel Canyon songwriting of the 70s, The Lil Smokies are reimagining their approach to roots music. 8-11:30pm. $15. Hub City Bar & Grill Open Mic All wel-

come to sing or play an instrument, just come on in and get on Gordy’s signup sheet. 3-6pm. No cover.

River’s Place Sunday Funday Trivia + Happy

Hour Join us for happy hour and trivia at River’s Place! 4pm. Free.; Come by to enjoy Happy Hour and play at River’s Place Taproom and Food Cart Yard. 4-6pm. Free to play.

Silver Moon Brewing Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo! Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back with Silver Moon Brewing and Ronald McDonald House Charities! 10:30am-1pm. No cover.

Sisters Saloon Sisters Saloon Open Mic

Night Open Mic at Sisters Saloon hosted by Bend musician, Victor Johnson. Covers and originals, all ages welcome. . Free.

Wille Hall, COCC Coats Campus Center The Notables Swing Band Twelve years ago, a 17-piece big band began to form. Now the band is swinging with Ellington and Basie arrangements, and is composed of musicians aged 60 to 91 (with one 19 year old thrown in the mix). 2pm. $10, $5/seniors/students.

27 Monday The Astro Lounge Astro Open Mic We

welcome all musicians to the stage! This is a great opportunity to showcase what you got! First timers, get your feet wet! Pros, test out your new stuff. Nancy Blake hosts. Come hang out with some of the best local artists in Bend. Sign up at 7pm. 8pm-Midnight. No cover.

Bevel Craft Brewing Saved By The Bell Trivia When the teacher pops a test, I know I’m in a mess cuz my dog ate all my homework last night... and if you can finish the rest of this theme song, then you better join us! Prizes awarded to the top three teams. 6-9pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Silva Live in the Saloon Kurt’s early musical influences were the some of Country Music’s pioneers. He picked up his dad’s old guitar when he was 12, and has been hooked ever since. 6:308:30pm. No cover.

Local reggae band Rubbah Tree performs for free at McMenamins on Wed., Jan. 29 at 7pm!

30 Thursday 7th Street Brew House Bow Wow Bingo

Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room Locals Monday Enjoy a cocktail at the Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room while listening to live music performed by Jesse Meade! 5-7:30pm. Free.

On Tap The Bluegrass Collective A weekly

gathering of local bluegrass musicians, sharing their passion for bluegrass and old time music with those in attendance. 6-8pm. No cover.

29 Wednesday The Astro Lounge Bingo w/ Janney to benefit Oregon Wild Every Wednesday! Winners take home half the pot, the rest goes to Oregon Wild! 6-8pm. $1-5 per game. Bledsoe Family Winery “Wine” Down

Open Mic at Riff Join us Monday evenings to enjoy some great local music. Hosted by Victor Johnson, family friendly, covers and originals. 6-8pm. No cover.

Wednesday’s with KC Flynn Long time local favorite KC Flynn plays an acoustic set in an intimate setting. From Queen to Pearl Jam, you never know what’s next in this amazing display of vocal diversity. Acoustic rock, folk and country. 6-8pm. No cover.

The Capitol Open Mic Nite Sign ups 7:30pm,

The Brown Owl Conner Robert and Kylan

Riff - Craft Food & Beverage Taproom

music starts at 8pm. Poets, singer/songwriters, acoustic, electric, stand-up comedians, emcees. No more than three instruments at a time, and no full bands, please! 7:30-11:30pm. Free.

The Lot Bingo For a Cause There is a really

good reason people are crazy for bingo... cash winnings. 50/50 split each round between the bingo winner and the rotating local non-profit organizations. 6-8pm. No cover.

28 Tuesday The Astro Lounge Tuesday Trivia Prizes,

drink specials and a mental challenge. 8-10pm. Free.

Broken Top Bottle Shop Trivia Tuesdays, Prizes for top teams, and it’s always free to play Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm. Free. Cabin 22 Tequila Taco Tunes-Day West Side

Open Mic Night collects local musical talent, paired with $6 House Altos Margaritas & Famous Pork Verde Tacos and Hosted by Bend’s beloved Eric Leadbetter. . No cover.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Come watch local comics work out new material and try stand up comedy! Free to watch and perform. Sign up 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. 18+. 7:30-8pm. Free. M&J Tavern Brian Craig Enjoy a night with

this singer/songwriter’s acoustic originals that are a distinctive collection of songs amplified by lush strings and harp. Remember to tip the band! 9pm. No cover.

The Commons Cafe Storytellers Open Mic Our weekly open mic at the Commons — we do have some poets, and actual storytellers on occasion, but it’s an open mic like any other, mostly singers and musicians! Sign up starts at 5pm. 6-8pm.

The Lot Trivia Tuesday Bring your team or join one. Enjoy the heated seats, tasty eats and your favorite local pints at this fun trivia hot spot. A rotating host quizzes you in six different categories. 6-8pm. Free.

Rose Songwriter showcase with Conner Robert, hailing from Santa Barbara, and local favorite Kylan Rose. 7pm. No cover.

Cabin 22 Locals Night w/ UKB Trivia It’s fun

and free to play! Enjoy Central Oregon pint specials, all day, all night! Prizes include Cabin 22 gift cards! Team up with friends join in this week. 7pm.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Come watch local comics work out new material and try stand up comedy! Sign up at 7:30. Starts at 8pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8:30pm. Immersion Brewing Geeks Who Drink Pub

Trivia Win fun prizes and challenge your friends, or enemies, on obscure knowledge while enjoying craft beer and delicious food from our pub style kitchen. 6-8pm. No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Rockin’ Robin takes our stage, running Bend’s #1 karaoke show. 7-11pm. No cover. Level State Beerhouse Bend Comedy Pub

Trivia Free to play, prizes to win and all ages until 9pm! Assemble a team or go at it alone, test your knowledge against our fun and entertaining rounds. 7pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Wed Night Open Mic All mu-

sicians welcome to the downtown living room. Bring your instruments and your friends. Everyone else come on by and support the local music scene. Goes to Last Call or last musician. Which one will it be? 21 and over. 6pm. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke

Come sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Maverick’s! 9pm. No cover.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Rubbah Tree We are a local, 6-piece reggae band. Our goal is to spread positive message and rhythm with a PNW influence. 7-10pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Join us for open mic every Wednesday. 6pm.

Great food, wonderful brews and a whole lot of fun! Cards are $1 each for the first 2 games and $2 each for the last 2 games. Benefitting the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. 6:30pm.

The Astro Lounge Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Sing your favorites on a rockin’ good system, every Thursday! 9pm-1am. No cover.

Cabin 22 Comedy Night at Cabin 22! Rotation of four local comedians every week! Hosted by Katy Ipock. 7-9pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Currents at the Riverhouse Riverhouse

Music Series Highlighting local Central Oregon talent, the Riverhouse music series focuses on genres ranging from bluegrass, acoustic, indie, blues, jazz, singles and duos. 7-9pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8:30pm. Immersion Brewing Winter PrideFest: Welcoming Snocial Welcoming Snocial and LGBTQ+ People in Sports panel discussion! Register for the panel early - cost is $20 (from 5-7pm). Then join us for a free welcoming party from 7-9pm! Welcoming Snocial gives Winter PrideFest’ attendees a chance to meet and mingle, interact with our panelists, and pick up lift tickets. 7-9pm. Free. LOGE Entrada Open Mic Night All are welcome! Come play some music in a cool living room setting, with no pressure! Poetry and comedy are welcome as well. 6-9pm. Free. River’s Place Livewire Music Group Acoustic

group playing all your favorites. 6-8pm. No cover.

Seven Nightclub Bend Comedy Open Mic All welcome! Each performer will have 5 minutes. Signup by 7:20pm. Ages 21+ 7pm.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon! Bring your team and come down to the Moon every Thursday! 7-9pm. Free.

The Bite Comedy Night at The Bite! Christina Walkinshaw is a Vancouver born stand up comic, now living in LA. She’s been nominated for multiple Canadian Comedy Awards, performs on CBC’s “The Debaters,” and has a top selling album on iTunes. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. The Commons NPT Benefit Song in the

Round Come and meet with all of the nonprofits that we support throughout the year, all in one place. Matthew Victor Puggio Jr., Holly Wilson and Jordan Anthony will share the song in the round stage and trade stories and tunes. Family-friendly! 7-9pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Reverend Horton

Heat, The Buttertones, Dusty 45’s and Bloodshot Bill Reverend Horton Heat is a psychobilly trio hailing from Dallas, TX. They’ll be joined by The Buttertones, a rock band from Los Angeles, and the Dusty 45’s, led by charismatic singer, songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter, Billy Joe Huels. 8pm. $32/adv., $35/door.

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Moonlight Live in the Saloon One thing is absolutely certain about the acoustic trio Burnin’ Moonlight - their love of music and snappy stage banter is infectious and engaging. With diverse musical backgrounds, they shift smoothly between spirited traditional bluegrass, rootsy folk, a little country, swing and downright lowdown blues. 7-9pm.

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River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win cash priz-

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EVENTS

CALENDAR MUSIC Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus

Bend POPS Orchestra Rehearsals

Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice Experienced pipers and drummers are welcome, along with those interested in taking up piping. Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 541-633-3225. pipersej@yahoo.com.

The Deschutes Caledonian Pipe Band Practice The Deschutes Caledonian Pipe Band

High Desert Harmoneers Local Chorus of 25 years looking to expand. Four part Acapella Barbershop Harmony for men and women. Reading music is not a requirement. Thursdays, 6:30-9pm. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th., Bend. Contact: 541-241-4315. Free.

Learn to Play Irish Music! Do your

toes involuntarily tap to jigs? Wish you could join in at a session but are intimidated by the lighting-fast pace? Try a slow session! Jan. 26, 4-6pm. Location TBA. Free.

Music in Public Places Courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony. Jan. 25, 2pm. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Radical Songbook This is a radio show featuring solidarity, rebellion and conversations of social significance with Central Oregon activists. Contact: Michael Funke, funkeredfinn24@gmail. com, with song requests. Fridays, 10am-Noon. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Free. The Ultimate Oldies Show A locally-pro-

or have a good understanding of the basics? Dance partner not required but encouraged. Tuesdays, 7:30-8:20pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-325-6676. info@LatinDanceBend.com. $12/class, $40/4-Class package, $65/monthly unlimited.

Beginner Plus & Intermediate Rueda de Casino Rueda de Casino is a fun,

fast-moving Latin dance like Salsa in a circle with a caller and constantly-changing partners. For this 5-week class you must have solid Salsa or Rueda skills already. Taught by Dave Mahoney. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Jan. 30. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. SalsaVictoria@yahoo.com. $50.

quired. Beginner or intermediate level. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Through Jan. 30. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-602-6168. valdances@hotmail.com. $10.

Intro to Latin Dance - Level 1 In this beginner level class you will learn basics and turns while also paying attention to partner connection. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:20pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: info@LatinDanceBend.com. $12/drop-in. drag royalty for lip syncing and bingo! Win prizes from local businesses. Chance to win cash. This family friendly event is a fundraiser for the Human Dignity Coalition. Every other Thursday, 6-8pm. Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room, 1024 Northwest Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-279-0047. hdcjamie@gmail.com. Free.

Level 1 West Coast Swing For this

Beginning Salsa! Must register in advance. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Through Jan. 29. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541410-0048. SalsaVictoria@yahoo.com. $40.

class, you should know the 4 basic patterns of west coast swing. We will go over some more patterns and technique in level 1. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-401-1635. Cooperdancecompany@gmail.com. $12/class, $40/month.

Beginning WCS Lesson and Dance Be-

Level 2 West Coast Swing This class

ginning lesson, followed by dance. Fridays, 7pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-401-1635. Cooperdancecompany@gmail.com. $10/lesson, $5/dance.

Beginning West Coast Swing! Not too

fast and all about connection. This class is for total newbies! 4-week class, register in advance. Wednesdays, 7:30-8:45pm. Through Jan. 29. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. SalsaVictoria@yahoo.com. $40.

Bend Ecstatic Dance Come explore free

form movement, connection, and self-expression, guided by rich, diverse soundscapes. Visit: BendEcstaticDance.com or FB Bend Ecstatic Dance. Tuesdays, 7pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend. $10-12 sliding scale.

East Coast Swing Dance Lessons Start

with the basics and progress weekly. Partner not required, but encouraged. If you need a refresher, this class is for you! Thursdays, 6-7pm. Through Jan. 31. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-602-6168. valdances@hotmail.com. $10.

goes over concepts of west coast swing as well as a few more patterns. Contact Jenny Cooper for questions, 541-401-1635. Thursdays, 7:308:30pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. $30/month.

at The Belfry

THE MOTHER HIPS

W/ THE COFFIS BROTHERS at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Salsa Turn Patterns Taken Salsa Level 1 or

have a good understanding of the basics? Dance partner not required but encouraged. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:20pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-325-6676. info@LatinDanceBend.com. $12/class, $40/4-Class package, $65/monthly unlimited.

Scottish Country Dance Class No experience or Scottish heritage necessary. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $5/class, first class is free. Silver Swans Open level class for adult learners and dancers. Let your passion for dance show today! Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance. Mondays-Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30pm. Through June 23. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $55/month.

ActionDeniro Productions Presents

THE LIL SMOKIES At the Domino Room

Callan Kane

Wednesday Night Kirtan Devotional group singing. It is yoga for the heart that connects us with our divine, inner nature and the one Spirit that unites us all. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Bend Community Healing Center, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 133, Bend. $10. West African Drumming Mondays, Level 1 students will learn traditional rhythms, Thursdays, Level 2 & 3 students will build on knowledge, technique and performance skills. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm and Thursdays, 6-7:30 and 7-8:30pm. Djembe Dave’s Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St., Bend. Contact: 541760-3204. DjembeDave@yahoo.com. $15/class.

A PC VALENTINE’S DAY at The Capitol

DANCE Adult Intermediate Level Jazz Dance Adult Intermediate Jazz Dance Class sponsored by the Jazz Dance Collective. Tuesdays,

HILLSTOMP

L-G-B-T-Q-B-I-N-G-O Join your favorite

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duced, syndicated, weekly, thematic two-hour radio show highlighting the music, artists, producers, musicians and cultural touchstones of the late 1940s through the late 1960s. Fridays, 6-8pm. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: mikeficher@gmail.com. Free.

Bachata Turn Patterns Taken Bachata Level 1

Fox Trot Dance Lessons Partner not re-

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Public (ROCK) Choir Singing for the rest of us! Come sing your face off with our live rock band in a fun, non-threatening group where all skill levels have the chance to sing great songs loud! Mondays, 6-8pm. Through June 9. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend. Contact: 541-728-3798. singbend@gmail.com. $0 to $16 range w/memberships.

All levels. No partner needed. Fourth Saturday of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 907-299-4199. $5/class.

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is looking for experienced players to join and perform with the group. If you are interested in joining please contact us. Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through Dec. 30. Abilitree, 2680 Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: info@deschutescaledonian.org.

Argentine Tango Milonga Learn to tango!

captivating movements, isolations and shimmies of Egyptian belly dance. Introduces and reviews all the basic moves, then gently leads into combinations and short choreographies. Offered through COCC Continuing Education. 8 class series. Pre-registration required. Sundays, 1:303pm. Through March 8. Boyle Education Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. $99.

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COCO welcomes all musicians to come have fun with us. A variety of players. A variety of music. Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-8767. info@bendpops.org.

Argentine Tango Class & Practica

No partner needed. Four-week fundamentals class begins the first Wednesday. Followed by intermediate lesson at 8:15pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 907-299-4199. admin@centraloregontango.com. $5/class.

Egyptian Belly Dance Class Learn the

Eight-class belly dancing series, Sundays from 1:30-3pm! Held at the Boyle Education Center.

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Award-winning Bella Acappella seeks women and girls who love to sing and harmonize. Ages 15+. Meet upstairs in the Great Room. Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm. Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-9392. bellaacappellasai@gmail.com. $35/membership.

7-8:30pm. Get a Move On Studio, 63830 Clausen Drive, Suite 202, Bend. $12 donation, first class free.

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EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Square Dance Lessons Learn to square

dance with the Bachelor Beauts Square Dance Club! Thursdays-Sundays, 6-8pm. Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-7014. dance@bachelorbeauts.org. $5/first class, $75/15 additional lessons.

Teen/Adult Ballet at Academie de Ballet Classique Class is for any level adult ballet

FILM EVENTS WBCN and the American Revolution

The amazing, untold story of the radical underground radio station WBCN-FM, set against the dazzling and profound social, political, and cultural changes that took place in Boston and nationally during the 1960s and early 70s. All screenings will benefit KPOV. Jan. 24-30, 2:30 and 5:30pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. Contact: bruce@kpov.org. $8.

ARTS / CRAFTS 4th Friday Art Stroll in Sisters Visit some

included to help you create your masterpiece. Fun for all ages. Call Scott 714-869-6780 to book your reservation. Scott Dyer Fine Art. visit scottdyerart.com to see examples. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Hobby Lobby, 3188 N Hwy 97, Bend. scotthdyer@yahoo.com. $30.

Metal - Sheet Metal Art Full description at DIYcave.com! Jan. 30, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $60. Paint Nite A guided tour on how to paint a col-

lective art piece with a skilled instructor on hand. Reserve your canvas and your seat online today! Tue, Jan. 21, 6pm and Tue, Jan. 28, 6pm. Paint with a cocktail while an artist guides you. Book your seat and reserve a canvas! All supplies included - happy hour from 5-8pm! Jan. 28, 6pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. $27.

Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit

People’s Choice Award announced at reception. Sat, Jan. 25, 6-7:30pm and Fri, Feb. 28, 10am4pm. Through Feb. 28. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. Contact: 541-549-6157. zseiple@bendbroadband.com. Free.

The Photographs of Piet Visser Visser’s

20 Art Galleries in Sisters: Enjoy beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, hors d’œuvres. Fourth Friday of every month, 4-7pm. Through Jan. 24. Downtown Sisters, Hood Avenue., Sisters. Contact: 541-5499552. events@sistersartsassociation.org. Free.

photographs have been in National Juried art shows from coast to coast, and his work has been seen in respected photo magazines and websites. Jan. 7-March 31, 8am-4pm. Fix & Repeat, 555 NW Arizona Ave., Bend. Contact: 458-206-0051. piet@piet.live. Free.

Acrylic Pour and Sip Come join us for guid-

Watercolor Wednesday Demos, videos and

ed instruction to create your own acrylic pour masterpiece that you can take home. Sip wine! Saturdays, 6-8pm. Scott Dyer Fine Art, 2974 NE Waller Drive, Bend. Contact: 714-869-6780. scotthdyer@yahoo.com. $30.

Chinese Brush Painting Class includes traditional techniques of painting with ink and watercolor on rice paper. Drop-in class with Michelle Oberg. Please contact for more information and a supply list! Fridays, 2-4pm. Through Jan. 31. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-504-0214. michelleoberg39@gmail.com. $10. Craft and Cider Night: Manifestation Celebration! A free class to kickstart your

goals for the new decade featuring cider from Dry Fields! Jan. 30, 6:30pm. Nordic Construction, 154 Northeast Underwood Avenue, Bend. Free.

DIY - Metal - Forge Basics Full description at DIYcave.com! Join us for this two-session series. Tue, Jan. 28 and Tue, Feb. 4, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $99. DIY - Sterling Silver Spinner Ring Workshop View the complete class descrip-

tion at www.diycave.com! Jan. 26, 2-5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $105.

group instruction. Bring your own subject photographs and supplies. Led by Jennifer Ware-Kempcke. Contact for more information! Wednesdays, 10am-Noon Through Feb. 26. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. jenniferware@rocketmail.com. $10 for non-members.

Welding - Welding Workshop Full de-

scription at DIYcave.com! Jan. 29, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $60.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS Central Oregon PubTalk EDCO’s Central

Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Thu, Jan. 23, 5-7:30pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3236. info@edcoinfo.com. $26-$36.

Deadly Diesel: Risks to Climate and Your Health Throughout Oregon, concentra-

tions of diesel particulate matter, the byproduct of diesel exhaust, are more than 10 to 20 times higher than the state’s health-based air quality bench-

marks. Attendees will learn how they can protect themselves and help shape the effort to protect the community. 350Deschutes is sponsoring this event. Jan. 26, 6pm. Worthy Brewing Company, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend. Free.

Democracy - We’ve Got Issues Let’s talk about voter suppression and Gerrymandering. Jan. 29, Noon-1pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free. Deschutes Land Trust Nature Night: Long Memory of the Land The Warm

Springs, Wasco, and Paiute people live by the Unwritten Laws of their respective nations. Join Deschutes Land Trust and The Museum at Warm Springs Executive Director Elizabeth Woody to learn about some of the long-lived creeds and ceremonial codes the Warm Springs people hold in relation to the land. Tickets are required, thought the event is free! Jan. 29, 7-8:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Detox 101 Discover how an effective detox

works! There are a million reasons to detox. Jan. 22, Noon-1pm. Natural Grocers, 3188 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

HDFS Lunch & Learn - Speaker Series Lindsey Kealey from PAWsitive Choices is our featured speaker this month! Located next to Study Grinds Cafe in Obsidian Hall. Jan. 23, Noon-1pm. Obsidian Hall, OSU-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Free.

History Pub Encore - From Frontier Newspapering to the Digital Age

Extra! Extra! Learn all about how an Oregon family shaped Oregon’s news landscape. The presentation will describe how the modern-day EO Media Group evolved from a weekly newspaper established in Pendleton in 1875 to a multi-city combination of daily and weekly publications throughout Oregon. Jan. 29, Noon-1pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

History Pub: From Frontier Newspapering To The Digital Age One Oregon

family’s odyssey! Join us to discover how the modern-day EO Media Group evolved from a weekly newspaper established in Pendleton in 1875 to a multi-city combination of daily and weekly publications throughout Oregon. Arrive early to ensure a spot! Jan. 28, 7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-5174. Free.

Italian Food, Wine, and Culture: Traveling Northern Italy Local Italophile

Kit Carmiencke will tell stories, show photos and give tips about traveling across Northern Italy. From Barolo and Bergamo to our sister city of Belluno, plus a side trip to Tuscany. Ages 21 and older. Jan. 28, 7-8pm. The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar, 55 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-2884. Free. Pixabay

DIY Monthly Craft Open Lab Use our tools

and spacious classroom. Jewelry Open Lab at DIYcave provides the perfect opportunity for you to finish class projects, gifts for families/friends, and spend a fun evening fellowshipping with others while working on your craft. Use code TS10 and save 10% off. Last Mondays, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: (541) 388-2283. info@DIYcave.com. $5/hour.

January meeting of Amnesty International 610, Nusret AYDIN, a Kurdish resident of Bend will be speaking on the centuries long history of the Kurds in Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria. He grew up in Diyarbakir, Turkey and worked in US Consulates in Belgium, Egypt, Russia, and Canada. Open to the public! Jan. 30, 5-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-388-1793. phil@tiedyed.us. Free.

Landlord-Tenant Law Presentation

Lawyers from Legal Aid Services of Central Oregon talk about current Oregon landlord-tenant law. This is a general workshop, presenters are unable to answer questions about specific cases. Please register! Tue, Jan. 28, 5pm and Thu, Feb. 20, 6pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-617-7089. jenniferp@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

NeighborImpact’s Homebuyer Workshop There is money available for you to get into a

home to call your own. Join us to learn about what the homebuying process entails including how to improve your credit, how to find safe mortgage loans and discover benefits for first-time homebuyers. Don’t disqualify yourself! Hear from experts. Jan. 27, 5:30-8:30pm. NeighborImpact Office, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend. Contact: 541323-6567. homesource@neighborimpact.org. $75.

Oregon Wild Presents: Snowshoeing 101 Join Oregon Wild for a presentation on how

and where to snowshoe in Central Oregon! We’ll have tips and suggestions regarding everything from safety to gear to picking the most scenic trails. We’ll include some “Snowshoeing 101”, plus tips on locations that would be applicable to all ability levels. Wed, Jan. 8, 6pm and Wed, Jan. 22, 6pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend. Contact: jd@oregonwild.org. Free.

Our Place in the Wilderness What does wilderness mean, who is it for, and how can we protect natural areas while also maintaining public access? How should issues of equity and inclusivity play into decisions regarding wilderness management? Come hear a moderated panel of environmental thinkers explore these questions. Jan. 23, 6-7:15pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. Free. The Greatest Good Lecture Series Join

Discover Your Forest and partners for a lecture series featuring local specialists on an array of topics! Presentations will be about 40 minutes with a Q&A to follow. Thu, Nov. 14, 5:30-6:30pm, Thu, Dec. 12, 5:30-6:30pm, Thu, Jan. 23, 5:30-6:30pm and Thu, Feb. 27, 5:30-6:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 503-840-8170. amy.jensen@discovernw.org. Free.

Toastmasters of Redmond Meetings

Come join us for the Toastmasters of Redmond meetings! Mondays, Noon-1pm and Second Monday of every month, 5:30-6:30pm. Redmond Church Of Christ, 925 NW 7th st., Redmond. Contact: 541-548-7474. Free.

Vineyard Landscapes: Conservation and Biodiversity for Wine Lovers and Others

Dr. Matt Shinderman, OSU-Cascades, speaks on connecting working vineyards and farmlands to protected areas through innovative, biodiversity-enhancing projects. Social hour at 6 pm. Students and teachers get in for free! Jan. 28, 7-8pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave, Sisters. Contact: 541-912-0750. scienceinsisters@gmail.com. $5.

THEATER

Figure Drawing Salon Develop your skills at our live model figure drawing salon. This dropin salon features a live nude model in a sequence of poses. All levels are welcome, no instruction provided. Bring own easel and materials. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St., Suite 6, Bend. $15/door. Inspiring Slices of Color Pie! Learn to approach painting as a process. All mediums welcome. Lecture, acrylic painting demonstration and hands on individual instruction. Thu, Jan. 2, 6-8:30pm and Thursdays, 9:30am-Noon Through Jan. 30. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. $35/members, $40/non-members.

KURDS - Yesterday and Today At the

Redmond Proficiency Academy Theatre - One Act Plays For the sixth straight

Join Oregon Wild at Broken Top Bottle Shop for "Snowshoeing 101" on Wed., Jan. 22 at 6pm!

year, Redmond Proficiency Academy Theatre will present their annual student-directed, staff-written one-act performances. Three RPA humanities instructors, Hallie Caron, Hector West and George Hegarty are serving as the playwrights for this year’s performances. The instructors will also workshop the plays with students by taking their unfinished scripts, rehearsing them and changing them with the help of actors and directors. Jan. 23, 7pm. RPA Performing Arts Center, 640 SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond. Free.

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dancer. Rekindle your old love of dance, or find a new bliss in ballet. Mondays, 7-8:15pm. Through June 22. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $60/month.

Learn How To Do Acrylic Pour Painting! Paint, canvas, apron, and guided instruction

Providing private, compassionate euthanasia services for your cats & dogs in the privacy of your pet’s home.

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Oluo’s New York Times bestseller “So You Want to Talk About Race” as a platform for engagement, COCC, OSU-Cascades and several community groups are hosting a series of book conversations on race to commemorate this year’s Season of Nonviolence. Wed, Jan. 22, 11:30am-12:30pm and 2:30-4pm, Fri, Jan. 24, 9:30-11am, Mon, Jan. 27, Noon-1pm and Wed, Jan. 29, Noon-1pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7412. cwalker2@cocc.edu. Free.

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EVENTS

Bloomland by John Englehardt When a mass shooting occurs at a fictional southern university, the event ripples through the lives of three characters. Jan. 25, 2-3pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

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can become a “Defender of Potential” in La Pine! Mentors are needed in your community to defend, ignite and empower the potential in local youth. Jan. 29, 6-7pm. The American Legion Post 45, 52532 Drafter Rd., LaPine. Contact: 541-312-6047. balbert@bbbsco.org. Free.

Brightside Thrift Store in Redmond

Friends of the Bend Libraries Winter Book Sale The FOBL Winter Book Sale

Play with Parrots! Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Friendly people needed to help socialize birds to ready for adoption, make toys, clean cages and make some new feathered friends! Do you play a musical instrument? Come and practice for the birds! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Book Sale has thousands of good books from the Regular Book Sale. Most books cost only 50 cents. Jan. 26, 1-4pm. Friends of the Bend Libraries, Ponderosa Elementary School - 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-323-1859. http://fobl.org/book-sales/. Free.

features over 18,000 books, and most cost only $1. FOBL Members only between 9-10:30am. We also offer thousands of free books! Jan. 25, 9am-4pm. Friends of the Bend Libraries, Ponderosa Elementary School - 3790 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-323-1859. Free.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club We will discuss The Persian Pickling Club by Sandra Dallas. Jan. 22, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Writers Writing Join the Writer’s Collective of Central Oregon and fellow writers for quiet writing time. Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. Mondays, 9am-Noon. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

some 20 Art Galleries in Sisters! Enjoy beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, hors d’œuvres and much more! Jan. 24, 7pm. Sisters Arts Association, 252 W Hood Ave, Sisters. Free.

Community Dinner You can make food, be a server, or both! No experience is necessary. RSVP by emailing Leslie Koc at lesliekoc@ gmail.com. Fourth Thursday of every month. Bethlehem Inn, 3705 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: lesliekoc@gmail.com. Free. Fences For Fido Help free dogs from

chains! We are seeking volunteers on Mondays to come out and help us build fences for dogs who live on chains. No experience is required. Sign up on Facebook: FFF Central Oregon Region Volunteers. More info can be found at fencesforfido.org. Ongoing.

Happy Hour in the Garden We’ll be working out in the garden and invite anyone to come volunteer alongside us. Tasks vary, depending on the season. This event is family friendly, and you can drop in anytime. Tuesdays. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: denise@envirocenter.org. No cover. Herd U Needed A Home Dog Rescue

A local foster-based dog rescue group who specializes in rescuing herding bred dogs from overcrowded shelters and situations of abuse and neglect. In need of foster families and volunteers to assist with monthly adoption events and fundraising efforts. Contact for details. Contact: volunteer@herduneededahome.com.

Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness Clinic The Bend Spay and Neuter Project offers

Jericho Table Community Dinner Bring food and serve a “party” dinner for the Jericho Road/Table program once each month. Sign up at the link below to provide a main course, a fruit/veggie salad, drinks, or a dessert for 45 hungry people. Sign up by emailing Pam Horwich at jphorwich@gmail.com Fourth Saturday of every month. Location TBA. Free.

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Bend Spay+Neuter! Compassionate people to join an incredible team, whether you volunteer in the clinic or help with our community cat population. Ongoing. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. Contact: 541-617-1010. volunteer@bendsnip.org.

Free Day Everyone gets in for free! Made

possible by Mid Oregon Credit Union. Jan. 25, 10am-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

vaccinations, deworming and microchips. Visit bendsnip.org for a list of services. Saturdays, 10am-1:30pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10/office visit.

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big difference in the life of a child! Looking for caring adult mentors who are willing to spend a few hours a month sharing their interests and hobbies. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon - Redmond, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-617-4788. balbert@bbbsco.org.

Looking for volunteers to receive donations, sort, and price items. Volunteers are critical to the operations of our high-save shelter and contribute directly to the care of our animals by ensuring our donations are processed. Ongoing. 10am-5pm. Brightside Animal Thrift Store, 838 NW Fifth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-504-0101. thrift@brightsideanimals.org.

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teers to serve as Disaster Action Team members. Volunteers respond to local disasters and connect with the affected individuals and families to begin a casework process, guiding them on their road to recovery. Volunteers receive training and can determine their own availability. Ongoing. Red Cross Central and Eastern Oregon Chapter Office, 815 SW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-2142. volunteer. cascades@redcross.org.

Mentors Needed Heart of Oregon is a nonprofit that inspires and empowers positive change in youth through education, jobs and stewardship. Heart of Oregon Corps, 1291 NE Fifth St., Bend. Contact: 541-526-1380. info@heartoforegon.org. Teen Service Club Camp Fire’s Teens In Action clubs are all about teens working together to make their community a better place. Sliding scale pricing available. Wednesdays, 5-7pm. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $50-$125.

EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT Volunteer as WebMaster! Mustangs to

the Rescue seeks a WebMaster extraordinaire! Please contact Kate to snag this opportunity. Mondays-Sundays, 8am-10pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. MustangstotheRescue.org.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Volunteer driv-

ers needed Mondays-Fridays. Must have clean driving record. Call Rick Hernandez for more information. Contact: 818-674-3257.

semi-retired, or a gainfully employed individual seeking a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Mustangs To The Rescue wants you! Our 501 C3 organization is looking for an experienced, effective, and committed fund-raiser. If this is a gift you can give, please contact Kate Beardsley. Mondays-Sundays, 8am-10pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. MustangstotheRescue.org.

Volunteer Kickoff Party Join us for our

Volunteer Kickoff Party and learn how you can get involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee. There are lots of ways to use your interests and skills to advance the cause, and have fun doing it! Please RSVP! Jan. 29, 5:30-7:30pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-317-3977 x1500. kmbertholet@alz.org. Free.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The

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

Volunteers Needed Help with daily horse care. Duties include; corral cleaning, grooming, walking horses. Flexible days and hours. No experience required. Call Kate Beardsley to set up an appointment. Ongoing. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-350-2406.

GROUPS & MEETUPS

Central Oregon Hub Bridge Club Central Oregon Hub Bridge Club, located at the Senior Center in Redmond, Oregon, will serve as a hub for Duplicate Bridge players in Sisters, Madras, Prineville, Bend, and Redmond. Open to all players, games will be stratified. Thursdays, 12:30-3:30pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-516-8653. COHBridge@bendbroadband.com. $5. Central Oregon PubTalk EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, held the fourth Thursday of the month, is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. Fourth Thursday of every month, 5-7:30pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3236. events@edcoinfo.com. $26-$36. Coming To The Table Coming To The Table is

a national organization devoted to acknowledging and healing the wounds of racism rooted in the United States history of slavery. The CTTT approach involves uncovering history, making connections, working toward healing and taking action. Join a diverse community of supportive like-minded people committed to change. Second and Fourth Monday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Bend Community Healing Center, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 133, Bend. Contact: 541-322-9642. Free.

Compassionate Communication / NVC Practice Groups Through practicing with

others, we can learn and grow using real-life experiences to become more compassionate with ourselves and others. Some NVC experience necessary. Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm, Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm and Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way, #200, Bend. Free.

Edgar Cayce - A Search for God Study group of the ARE - an intelligent research into the individual spiritual entity. All denominations. Sundays, 12:30-2:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-900-3879. Free.

2020 RMA Tax Update Event Join the Risk Management Association for the annual tax update presented by Jones & Roth. A light breakfast will be served. Jan. 23, 8-10am. Bend Parks & Recreation District Office, 799 SW Columbia St, Bend. $25-$40.

and accepting group setting in which to share experiences without fear of criticism. Wednesdays, 9:30am and Thursdays, 10:30am. First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend.

ACA and other Dysfunctional Families

F3: Futbol, Fermentation and Food

A twelve step program where members share their experience, strength and hope about growing up in an alcoholic or other dysfunctional family. Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Fridays, 1011am. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Free.

Al-Anon Family Groups 12-step group for

Emotions Anonymous EA provides a warm

A fundraising benefiting the Bend FC Timbers scholarship & youth-based programs. Join us Saturday January 25 for a fun evening of craft beers, select appetizers, silent and live auction and raffle. Jan. 25, 6-9pm. Bend FC Timbers, 62950 NE 18th Street, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6640. christine@bendfctimbers.com. $35.

Garage Night Come on down for a pint and be ready to share what you’ve been working on! Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Grassroots Cribbage Club Newcom-

ers welcome. Mondays, 6-9pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-610-3717. ossz55@yahoo.com.

Great Old Broads for Wilderness Annual Meeting Join our local chapter of the

Great Old Broads for Wilderness to hear about 2019 and discuss plans for 2020. New members are welcome! Jan. 29, 4-6pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Free.

Italian Conversation Group Conversational Italian group in a relaxed atmosphere. Saturdays, 9:45-11am. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Japanese Group Lesson We offer group

lessons for both beginners and intermediate students for Japanese for all ages. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 143 SW Century Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7205. $10.

Let’s Talk – Open Discussion on Life & Spirituality All views and ques-

tions welcomed on the intersection of life and spirituality. Facilitated open discussion, not a debate, not looking for the “right” answer. A place to be heard and hear other’s journey and views on the reality of life and spirituality. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. The Hughes’ Home, 4497 SW Salmon Place, Redmond. Contact: shughes79@gmail.com. Free.

Life after Birth Join a supportive community of pregnant and postpartum mothers in a space where it is safe to come as you are. This group is facilitated by Dr. Wendy Hatcher, Psy.D, a licensed clinical psychologist. Tuesdays, 2-3pm. St. Charles Center for Women’s Health, 340 NW 5th Street, Suite 101, Redmond. Contact: 541-526-6635. tlclay@ stcharleshealthcare.org. Free. Life and Relationship Coaching Meetup Come and find out how you can create a

more awesome life, transform relationships and become a more flexible and happy person. Bring a journal! Thursdays, 6:45-8pm. Through Feb. 27. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 914-980-2644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. Free.

Marijuana Anonymous Meeting Know

you need to quit, but can’t? Help is here. Share experience, strength, and hope with each other. Thursdays, 7-8pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Northwest Wall Street, Bend.

Newcomers Club of Bend Monthly Luncheon Newcomers Club of Bend welcomes new and long time women residents of Central

friends and families of alcoholics. Check afginfo. org or call 541-728-3707 for times and locations.

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drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous. Hotline: 541-548-0440. Or visit coigaa.org.

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Support groups create a safe,

confidential, supportive environment and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5:307pm. Mosaic Medical Prineville Clinic, 375 NW Beaver Street, Prineville. Contact: 800-272-3900. Free.

anyone experiencing mental health challenges. Our semi-structured format includes sharing, education and encouragement in a confidential setting. Thursdays, 5:30-7pm. Antioch Church Office, 566 NE Clay St - 2nd Floor, Bend. Contact: 703-863-6927. martita.marx@gmail.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

Mondays & Thursdays, Noon-1pm. Saturdays, 9:30am-11am. United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend. | Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond. Ongoing. Contact: 541-306-6844.

Resist! Rally Weekly resistance protest, the

themes change. Bring your signs, bring your attitude—and we’ll bring the bullhorn! Contact info@ thevocalseniority.org for more info. Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm. Peace Corner, Corner of NW Greenwood Avenue and NW Wall Street, Bend.

Socrates Cafe Conversations all welcome. Second and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6pm. The Commons Cafe, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 503-803-2223. Free. Spanish Club Spanish language conversa-

tion group. All levels. Call for info. Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-749-2010.

St. Charles Rehabilitation Center Stroke Support Group This is a support

group for stroke survivors as well as their families and friends. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3-4pm. Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend. Contact: blwiese24@gmail.com.

Tiny Planet Book Club Meet people from

other cultures by reading a book! Non-fiction book club. Jan. 22, 6-8pm. Location TBA. Free.

Oregon Communicators Toastmasters Meeting Enhance your leadership and

communications skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Meet and greet at 6:15pm. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. La Pine Community Health Center - Meeting Room, 51600 Huntington Road, La Pine. Contact: 541-408-7610. oregon.communicators.club@gmail.com. Free.

Veterans’ Coffee Club Meet up with fellow vets for coffee, snacks, and conversation. Cosponsored by Crook County Veteran Services. Wednesdays, 9am-Noon. Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville. Contact: 541-447-7978. library@crooklib.org. Free. Winter Pridefest . Attendees can take part in a Welcome Snocial at Immersion Brewing, Wigs Ice Skating at Seventh Mountain Resort, a panel discussion on LGBTQ+ people in sport, a downtown Apres Ski Party at Crater Lake Spirits, Dance Party at Spoken Moto, and a brunch. Thu, Jan. 30, 5pm, Fri, Jan. 31, 7pm, Sat, Feb. 1, 6pm-Midnight and Sun, Feb. 2, 12-2am. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend. $5-$20.

athletes, leaders and influencers discuss how social practices have changed and benefited current LGBTQ+ athletes and how to bring the sporting community together with allies. Panelists include backcountry queen and activist Wyn Wiley (@pattiegonia), Molly Cameron (cyclist) and Joey Jacinto (strength coach). Hosted by Stephanie Howe (North Face). Jan. 30, 5:30-7pm. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0588. info@outcentraloregon.com. $20.

and grow your public speaking and leadership skills, whether you’re an executive, stay-at-home parent, college student or retiree. Wednesdays, Noon-1pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend.

Bend “GO” Club Learn the ancient, abstract strategy game of “Go” in a group setting. Call Mike for more info. Sundays, 1-4pm. Market of Choice, 115 NW Sisemore St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-9198. a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for

Not Alone - Mental Health Support Group This faith-based support group is for

Winter PrideFest: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sports Panel Discussion LGBTQ+

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Oregon, presents a variety of fascinating programs and activities that inform, entertain and involve its members in the life of the community. Payment due one week before luncheon. Fourth Tuesdays, 11am-1pm. Bend Golf & Country Club, 61045 Country Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-2132115. ncob.president18@gmail.com. $25.

Winter PrideFest is here! The Welcoming Snocial at Immersion takes place on Thu., Jan. 30 at 5pm!

Women’s Cancer Support Group For the newly diagnosed and survivors of cancer. Call for info. Thursdays, 1-3pm. Mountain Laurel Lodge, 990 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: Judy: 541-728-0767.

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Calling all climby kids! Join Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play for a kids-only Ninjas Night, Jan. 24 from 6-9pm. Pizza included!

Afternoon Pokemon Cards Drop off the kids and enjoy our beautiful West Side shopping district! All attendees supervised by highly skilled Poke-Masters to ensure fair play and fun! Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Wabi Sabi, 143 SW Century Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7205. wabisabibend@gmail.com. Free. Art Club Art Club is a unique after school program to develop one of the most valuable skills for life - creativity - for ages 5-11. Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

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Ballet’s Classique’s Early Childhood Ballet Program enhances children’s imagination with dance. This “Mommy and Me” format allows children that may need their parents to remain with them. Your preschooler will love this delightful start to ballet! Wednesdays, 10:4511:15am. Through June 17. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $46/month.

Conscious Conflict Management Learn about our conflict resolution process and gain activities you can do at home to help your kids manage conflict in a calm, proactive manner. Receive age-specific tools for working with your 4-12 year old. This free workshop is for adults only, but bring your children for kids yoga class ($6)! Presented by Raise. Jan. 28, 1:30-2:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. erinswanson26@gmail.com. Free.

Craft a Motor Watch your creation spin to

life. Ages 10-17 years. Jan. 22, 2:30pm. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine. Contact: 541-312-1090. Free.

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Creative Story Time Bring your little for this unique story time in which we’ll read a different book each week, followed by an art-making experience inspired by the story. Perfect for ages 1.5Y-5. Wednesdays, 10-10:45am. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend. DIY Bouncy Balls Make your own wacky toy! All ages welcome! Jan. 22, 2pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1080. Free.

Kid’s Camp Games, DIY Projects, writing.

Something different each week! Ages 6-11 years. Wed, Jan. 22, 1:30-3pm and Wed, Jan. 29, 1:303pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7097. Free.

Kids Ninja Night Drop off your kids age 6 and older for hours of fun in our super-rad indoor ninja warrior gym. Our experienced adult staff members will supervise and lead fun group games. We provide free pizza and healthy drinks for them so you can enjoy a special night. Jan. 24, 6-9pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $20/adv., $25/door.

Picture Book Party Have self-directed fun with books, crafts and more. Ages 0-5 years. Jan. 25, 11am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine. Contact: 541-312-1090. Free.

Kids ROCK Choir - 8 Week Workshop

Teen Lab A weekly rotating series of activities. See online calendar for full descriptions. Ages 12-17 years. Wed, Dec. 4, 3-4pm, Wed, Dec. 11, 3-4pm, Wed, Dec. 18, 3-4pm, Wed, Jan. 8, 3-4pm, Wed, Jan. 15, 3-4pm, Wed, Jan. 22, 3-4pm and Wed, Jan. 29, 3-4pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7087. Free.

Kids Yoga Namaspa hosts the longest running kids yoga classes in Central Oregon. Children ages 3-8 years take class with a certified teacher while parents practice in a separate room. Classes include calming breath, mindful games, sun salutations, inspiring story time and a healthy snack! Thu, Jan. 23, 4pm, Tue, Jan. 28, 4pm, Thu, Jan. 30, 4pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. info@namaspa.com. $5-$6.

Toddler Move + Make Join us for a morn-

Get your kids singing songs they love while learning basic vocal skills, and getting tons of rockstar practice! This program is designed for kids ages 6 -12, and runs for eight consecutive weeks, from Jan. 27-March 16. Jan. 27, 4-5pm. Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Lane, Bend. Contact: 541-728-3798. singbend@gmail.com.

LEGO Block Party Kids plus a gazillion Legos? Fun - for all ages! Wed, Dec. 18, 2-3:30pm and Wed, Jan. 22, 2-3:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-3760. Free. Little Artist Playgroup Nurture your little’s developing brain through rich sensory experiences and messy play during our drop-in class for ages 1.5Y-5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15am. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

Mom & Baby Yoga Mothers with babies through early walkers are invited to stretch, strengthen, relax and have fun in a child friendly environment. Moms will focus on shoulder opening, easy yoga sequences and postnatal core-building while spending time bonding with their babies and connecting with fellow new moms. No experience necessary. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100, Bend. $17/drop-in. Music, Movement & Stories Movement and stories to develop skills. Ages 3-5 years. Mon, Dec. 9, 10:30am, Thu, Dec. 12, 10:30am, Mon, Jan. 13, 10:30am and Thu, Jan. 23, 10:30am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine. Contact: 541-330-3760. Free.

Stories and Stretches A gentle storytime

featuring stories, stretches and stillness. Ages 3-6 years. Jan. 27, 11:30am. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7097. Free.

ing of play including yoga poses, fun breathing exercises and art-making. Perfect for ages 1.5Y-5. *Please note you must register for this class ahead of time (no drop-ins). Thursdays, 9-9:45am. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

Twinkle Toes Learn the basics of Tap! This

beginner class for ages 5-8 will be tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap. Class is designed for beginner tap dancer with little or no experience. Drop in available! Fridays, 4:30-5:30pm. Through June 19. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $62/month.

Weekend Pokemon Cards We love it when you play Pokemon games and activities here! We have cards to borrow and professional Pokemasters to help keep the action fair. Third Saturday of the month we go an extra hour for our Tournament! Saturdays, 10am-1pm. Wabi Sabi, 143 SW Century Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7205. wabisabibend@gmail.com. Free. Youth/Adult Slackline This class will be a

combination of basic poses, transitions, floor exercises, stamina drills and games. Have you been wanting to see what all of the hype is about? Come down and give slacklining a shot! All ages and levels welcome. Class cards and memberships available. Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100, Bend. $18/youth drop-in (17 and under), $20/adult drop-in.

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Chick-fil-A Set to Open, Minus Major Protests By Cayla Clark

ome Bendites are excited for Chickfil-A to open its first franchise in Bend this week, as exemplified by comments on the location’s Facebook page. One commenter, who wrote she’s “beyond excited,” called it the “lord’s chicken.” Others are preparing to boycott the fast food restaurant entirely due to the chain’s history of donating to anti-LGBTQ+ causes. The controversy set fire in July 2012 when CEO Dan Cathy, son of founder S. Truett Cathy, announced his opposition to same-sex marriage. In 2011, the advocacy group Equality Matters obtained tax records that confirmed the Cathy family had donated millions to organizations working to hinder same sex marriage initiatives and provide conversion therapy. In 2017 and 2018, the Chick-fil-A Foundation donated over $2 million to The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and $165,000 to the Salvation Army. The Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s “Statement of Faith,” as listed on its website, reads, “We believe God’s design for sexual intimacy is to be expressed only within the context of marriage. God instituted marriage between one man and one woman as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one man and one woman.” Several locations nationwide have banned Chick-fil-A from opening because of its ties to anti-same-sex marriage organizations—including airports in San Antonio, Texas and Buffalo, New York, as well as five universities. Following those bans, the restaurant chain announced in November that it would cease donating to the above-named charities. In a statement

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Bend’s new Chick-fil-A is slated to open Thursday, and not everyone is pleased.

released by WCVB Boston, LGBTQ+ activism group GLAAD announced they would treat the announcement with “cautious optimism.” Zach Stafford, editor-in-chief of the national LGBTQ+ publication, The Advocate, tweeted “THE GAYS HAVE WON.” So how do local same-sex marriage advocates feel about the chain opening in Bend? “I’m certainly not pleased about it,” said Kit Foreman of Bend, a longtime LGBTQ+ activist. “And I know I’m going to be disappointed by the number of people who call themselves ‘allies’ but will still support Chick-fil-A.” An early January press release from the company stated that the restaurant, located along Highway 97 on Bend’s north side, would bring nearly 100 full and parttime jobs to the area. But Cait Boyce, president of Central Oregon chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, said the number of jobs is small compared to the overall impact. “Why are people saying it’s

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a great thing, because of the jobs it provides? Really, when you take a look at the numbers, the jobs provided are pretty insignificant,” she said. While it’s too soon to poll local employees about their experiences, former Chickfil-A employee and gay man, Ryan Patrick Ray, offered insight on his time spent working for a franchise in Florida. “Chick-fil-A is a great company to work for, as long as you have great operators, which I was lucky enough to have,” he explained. “They knew about my lifestyle, and they didn’t hold back advancement when it was deserved. They treated each team member with respect and were diverse in their hiring practices. They never brought their religious views into the workplace, and strove to make the work environment inclusive and fun.” He noted that the pay was good (he moved from $10 per hour to $14.70 per hour in less than a year), and said he’s still invited to every company Christmas party. Boyce believes the support the restaurant chain gets from members of the

LGBTQ+ community and its allies is attributed to a lack of education regarding the company’s donation record. She also noted that while a fair number of community members are willing to boycott the chain, attempting to protest on a large scale is unrealistic. “It should be boycotted; it should be protested. But protesting is a hard thing to do in this day and age, because people work. Even if there was a major protest, it might drive a few customers away, but I doubt it would make a major impact. People might agree, and think, ‘Oh yeah, I’m against that. Until I want a chicken burger.’” She explained that rather than attempt to organize a PFLAG protest, she would lead by example. “No way I’m going to walk into a Chick-fil-A, it goes against everything I stand for. I’ve never wanted a chicken sandwich that badly, I’ll tell you what.” Despite frustrations, no groups have announced local protests, and those opposed will boycott the restaurant on an individual basis. “I absolutely believe that people can vote with their dollars,” Foreman said. “A great way to effect change is to refuse to support a business, and to encourage your friends to do the same.” When asked about any organized protests, they said, “At this point in the process, I don’t know how much of a difference it would make. Change is multifaceted—protesting, putting money into things you support, personal boycotts... I think a combination of all these things is what makes a difference.” The chain has an official ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday.

By Teafly Peterson that come from it—which get directly turned into art opportunities. The application for the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, stemming from hotel/ short term rental taxes and other tourism-related taxes, is open again. The fund supports many of the substantial art initiatives in Bend, funding projects that help build tourism in the “shoulder seasons” outside of summer. A smaller grant within it, called the Catalyst Grant, is perfect for events that need help growing. Because the fund is not limited to nonprofits, it’s a great opportunity to develop something new and interesting for Bend. What if existing events became more varied, more creative and more interesting? That could be exciting.

OCF Creative Heights Grants Every artist likes to be asked what their dream project is. The Oregon Community Foundation is doing just that— and rewarding artists with money! Sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. It's for real. Creative Heights grant applications are now online, and artists can apply through Feb. 17. The grants seek to give “cultural visibility and vitality while supporting unique opportunities for Oregonians to experience innovative arts and culture,” according to its website. Grant awards range from $10,000 to $100,000, for a total of $1 million. That’s a lot of art! What’s particularly interesting about this grant is that it specifically

funds Oregon artists’ new and innovative works—work that pushes their current skills and inspires them to take risks. Artists don’t often get to do that when working to make a dollar. Applications are now open. Grants will be awarded in May. Bend Cultural Tourism Fund Catalyst Grant

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were. I had actually considered running for the board during the last election and then decided to wait. When I saw this opening, I was very excited. SW: This was a crazy opening because there was a record number of people who applied. How did it feel to be chosen out of that big group? DS: Well, I just feel so fortunate and honored. It wasn’t only a large group, it was a very high-quality group. The six of us that were finalists at the board meeting, we spent time together in the conference room while everyone went up independently for their presentations. What a delightful group of people! Any one of them would have been wonderful. They all appeared to be wanting to get on the board for the right reasons and to continue to do good work. I feel so fortunate my name came out on top. SW: Are there projects you’re looking forward to being involved with right away? DS: They have a comprehensive plan and they have goals out of that, and I’m anxious to see some of those come to

fruition. The opening of Larkspur (Community Center) is really exciting to me. I think it’s going to be really nice to have another pool and another area for people to recreate inside a facility. SW: What do you love about Bend’s park and recreational opportunities? What makes them stand out to you? DS: All their facilities, their parks, their dog parks, are such a high quality. As a park and rec professional, when I go and visit them—and I have visited park and rec facilities in more than 20 states and five countries—Bend just shines. There’s always an emphasis on what the participant is going to feel. The experience for them. So, I’ve been super impressed with the quality of facilities. Not only the quality of them, but my daughter and son-in-law were visiting from L.A. and spent six weeks in town. They have a three-year-old. And it’s the first place to go to. You go to their [BPRD] website and see what they have to offer. We have so many people who come to visit, and for families I don’t think there’s a better value.

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“I have visited park and rec facilities in more than 20 states and five countries— Bend just shines.”

Meet the newest member of the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors eb Schoen was sworn in as the newest member of the Bend Park and Recreation District Board of Directors on Tuesday. Schoen had a 40-year career working for the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District and has lived in Bend for around six years. While here, she’s continued her work in parks, commuting back and forth between the two places. The board position—which came open when Lauren Sprang stepped down—saw a record number of applicants, but Schoen’s background and experience with the park systems make her more than qualified to step in. She’s also currently a member of the Bend Park and Recreation Foundation, a position she will resign to begin her term on the board. We chatted with Schoen about joining the board this week.

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It’s Always ‘Sunny’ at Bend’s New Italian Food Cart By Nancy Patterson

D Holy Cannoli! Housemade desserts at Salute.

Salute Italian Opens Downtown Bond Street now home to contemporary Italian food You may have noticed a vacancy along Bond Street after the folks at Citizen sold their restaurant. While the sellers, who also own Bowtie Catering, left the downtown spot to focus on their growing catering services, a new restaurant has been brewing with only speculation as to who or what would be taking its place— until now. Salute opened its doors, with cozy Italian grub, only weeks ago. The restaurant’s Instagram page features dishes such as spaghetti bolognese, lemon and amaretto grilled prawns, “heavenly” housemade tiramisu and classic cannoli. The spot offers wine, craft cocktails, homemade pasta and desserts Monday through Saturday 4pm until close.

isclosure: I am still relishing in a euphoric state induced by cuisine from Sunny’s Carrello. Maybe it was the velvety texture of the housemade Semolina pasta. Or the bright and savory characteristics of their homemade pesto. Or perhaps the balanced crunch of Maldon salt flakes, delicately sprinkled over grilled foccacia bread. Some food carts in Central Oregon tend to hibernate during the winter months; it’s cold, snowing, and oftentimes outdoor seating is the only thing available—can you blame them? However, that’s not the case for Sunny’s Carrello, which opened its doors—er, windows in November. Amy Wright, who co-owns Sunny Yoga Kitchen with her wife, Courtney, trained as a chef in northern Boston, with Italian cuisine as her foundation. When the opportunity to open a food cart presented itself, casual Italian fare was an obvious choice. It was a bit of serendipity, and a few Oregon Liquor Control Commission regulations, that led the Wrights to launch the carrello, Italian for “cart.” Beerbrewed cocktails paired with a 100-layer lasagna (yes, it really had 100 layers) were on the menu for a pop-up brunch hosted by Sunny’s and The Ale Apothecary. OLCC rules dictate an establishment must offer at least five different “substantial” food items when the place serves alcohol. Catering to hungry patrons at The Ale Apothecary would allow the tasting room to serve barrel-aged cocktails—thus inciting the aspiring business partners to make Italian food a permanent fixture at the Century West spot. Wright has built a menu reflecting her early career training and visits to Italy. She welcomed me into her cart

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Sunny’s carbonara hits all of your senses both visually and… tastefully.

It’s been only a short time since the abrupt closing of Bad Wolf Bakery, but according to a display in the otherwise covered-up windows, Deeply Rooted will open as a juice, food and craft spirits hub. Deeply Rooted will serve as a plant-based restaurant serving locally-sourced fresh-pressed juice, specialty food items and signature craft cocktails, according to the juicery’s Instagram page. Follow their progress on Instagram @deeplyrootedbend.

served alongside a cannellini bean puree, topped with house-made pesto. Admittedly, I would not have ordered this appetizer had I not seen how beautiful it turned out. As she sprinkled a bit of Maldon salt over the hot, crispy focaccia slices, we headed into The Ale Apothecary for the fun part. The carbonara was more savory than I could have imagined. Smoky bacon bits, a sunny-side egg and creamy yolk sauce come together, creating harmonious umami across each and every taste bud. I’d prefer not to dramatize this experience too much, but I was nearly brought to tears. Moving over to the plate of focaccia, the first thing I noticed is the beautiful crunch from coarse salt paired with a vibrant, citrusy pesto. From that I understood what people mean whey they wish for time to stand still. All right, coming back to my senses. Sunny’s offers genuine hospitality from people who are passionate about the food they serve, as well as offering locally sourced ingredients—including Camas Country Mill flour, Home Farm Foods eggs, Carlton Farms bacon, Volcano Veggies, Shepard’s Grain flour, Rogue River cheeses and Agricultural Connections’ Pacific Northwest veggies. The cart can also make things vegan and gluten free, when available. “We offer many dishes like this at Sunny Yoga Kitchen, so I wanted to stay in line with that for our current customers,” Wright states. Not to mention, you’ll undoubtedly be greeted by Amy’s contagious smile and enthusiasm upon arrival.

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an hour before opening time and gave me a choice between their best-selling agnolotti—pasta stuffed with cannellini beans, basil pesto and roasted Brussel sprouts—or the carbonara-style pasta. I chose the more photo-worthy carbonara for its vibrant yellow coloring coming from the egg yolk and the pasta’s natural golden hue. While bacon crisped on the griddle, Wright tossed semolina pasta in egg yolk and cream. Carbonara doesn’t traditionally include cream, but as Wright explained, “Carbonara can sometimes be served relatively room-temperature—this, of course, is to ensure that the egg doesn’t scramble. I love the warmth that cream adds to this dish.” Meanwhile, Wright continued to prepare an antipasto: focaccia served with white bean puree and pesto. The housemade bread is grilled with olive oil and

Focaccia & pesto, an antipasto best paired with a sour from The Ale Apothecary.

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Cozy up at The Suttle Lodge for the Winter Beer Fest, Jan. 30 at 1pm!

FOOD EVENTS Monthly Chefs Dinner Chef Hosler and

Crew at The Porch welcome you to join on the last Monday of the month and treat yourselves to a wonderful 4-course dinner. Last Monday of every month, 5-8pm. The Porch, 243 N Elm St., Sisters, Sisters. $55 per persom.

BEER & DRINK EVENTS Brewery Bingo with Caldera Brewing Come join us for a fun night of Bingo with

Caldera Brewing and enjoy tacos from Westside Taco! Jan. 29, 6:30-8pm. Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse, 245 SW Sixth St., Redmond. Contact: thevaulttaphouse@gmail.com. Free.

Dinner with Jeremy Charles at The Suttle Lodge Canada’s 2018 Best Chef and

unofficial ambassador for Newfoundland culture, Jeremy Charles, and his restaurant Raymonds, are continually ranked at #1 in Canada on almost any list. Charles aims to showcase and celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador products, indigenous ingredients, and wild game. A portion of ticket sales go to Deschutes Children’s Foundation. Jan. 25, 7pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $35-$95.

Fly Tying Class & A Beer Peter Bowers, owner of The Patient Angler, will teach you the basics of tying your own flies. Price includes one beer and fly tying materials. You will need to bring to class: a vise, scissors, bobbin and whip finisher. Space is limited. Jan. 28, 6:30-8:30pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: riversplacebend@gmail. com. $30/adv., $40/door. Local’s Night Come on down to Bevel Craft

Brewing for $4 beers and food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 541-97-BEVEL. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Localized Our weekly event celebrates everything local that we love. We’ll have $2 off our local Immersion beers, a specialty dish by Chef Danny from local farms and free live music. We also have local makers/artists/creators in the house showcasing their craft. Mondays, 6-8pm. Through Jan. 27. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7821. kate@imbrewing.com. Free.

Locals Day at Riff Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, join us Tuesdays for an all day local’s night. $2 off coffee, beer, cocktails, wine and shareable dishes. Tuesdays, 9am-8pm. Riff - Craft Food & Beverage Taproom, 555 NW Arizona Ave, Suite 30, Bend. Free.

Locals Night at Porter Brewing! We

offer a full menu of cask-conditioned ales, wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages. The food truck will also be serving up some fantastic cuisine! Wednesdays, 4-7pm. Porter Brewing, 611 NE Jackpine Ct #2, Redmond. Free.

Moms and Groms Moms, it’s simple. Show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink a beer (or two) with other awesome Bend moms while the kiddos make new friends. All moms get $1 off drinks from 3-5pm. Call it a play date...with beer! *Dads welcome too. Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free. Palate Trip If you’ve ever wondered, “Where

can I sample craft beer and amazing wine in Bend, Oregon?” we’ve got the answer. Come on down to Newport Avenue Market and take your palate on a trip every Friday! Check our Friday morning timeline post each week to learn what brews and wines we’ll be tasting. Cheers! Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm. Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave., Bend.

Sunday Brunch The first of our weekly

Sunday brunches! Chef Matt is crafting up some delicious brunch specials for us. As always, we’ll have coffee and Gimme-mo-mosas to go along with your meal. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Feb. 9. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-3333. olga@cruxfermentation.com.

Taco Tuesdays Join us every Tuesday $2.50

tacos! With many different varieties to choose from that all pair well with our beers on tap! Treat yourself to one of our three signature margaritas. Tuesdays, 4-10pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-8331. info@silvermoonbrewing.com.

Taphouse Trivia Join us for a great

night of TRIVIA at Kobold Brewing/The Vault Taphouse! Bring some friends or make some new ones, and show us what you know! Win cool prizes, drink great beer and grab some fabulous food from Westside Taco food truck! Wed, Jan. 22, 6:30pm. Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse, 245 SW Sixth St., Redmond. Contact: thevaulttaphouse@gmail.com. Free.

Whiskey Wing Wednesdays When you

just can’t make it until Friday, we have your back! Come down and order our signature Starship Wings and choose from six different quality whiskeys for a pour for only $5! Wednesdays, 11:30am-10pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-8331. info@silvermoonbrewing.com.

Winter Beer Fest at The Suttle Lodge

An Oregon beer festival in the Deschutes National Forest! Jan. 30, 1pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $20.

Tuck in for the long haul, folks; hard seltzers are here to stay.

canning the sea of glass bottles shelved in the liquor section of Newport Market, I looked for new local spirits. Not having luck, I posed the question to the attendant. He told me he couldn’t think of anything new but said the gin section keeps expanding. Gin keeps having a moment Growth of gin in the U.K. is set to overtake vodka, according to the Trending 2020 report by William Grant & Sons, and the U.S., the second leading consumer of gin, is thirsting for more. That expanded section of gin at the liquor store includes takes on traditional London Dry Gin as well as flavor play within the category. The newest addition locally is Wild Roots cucumber and grapefruit gin.

Carbonation bubbles up Fizzing up in popularity, the Aperol Spritz made it into the top 10 list of best-selling cocktails for the first time last year. It’s a crisp cocktail with vibrantly orange hued Aperol, prosecco, a splash of soda and an orange slice. Soda stream owners, if you serve this at home don’t forget to tell your guests your Aperol Spritz includes house-made soda; you’ll sound so fancy. Low to zero proof cocktails grow Spirits without alcohol are becoming easier to find and popping up as traditional spirits like gin and whiskey. Over the holidays I made a Manhattan with Chicago-based Ritual Whiskey Alternative. Despite having zero proof, it slapped my taste buds with a spicy

finish. Bend is starting to catch onto this trend as we’ve spotted some robust zero-proof cocktails at San Simón and Dogwood Cocktail Cabin. CBD and cocktails become buds Non-trippy cannabidiol or CBD, is finding its way into everything, including your cocktail. Without the THC that gets you high, the addition of CBD to a cocktail is meant to add a calm, mellowness to your buzz. As a wellness trend CBD claims to alleviate inflammation, pain and anxiety—but let’s not fool ourselves into thinking we’re being healthy when adding it to booze. If you want to try this at home find an alcohol-based CBD tincture as it seamlessly blends into your cocktail. You can also try CBD oil, but it will float on the top of the cocktail and add to the aroma when you take a sip. Depending on the brand, it can be very cannabis-flavor-forward to almost tasteless, so there’s room for experimentation. Hard seltzer domination Vodka leads the spirit category, but hard seltzer is now larger by volume led by popular brands White Claw, Truly and Bon & Viv. Rising from an obsession with La Croix and a desire for a low sugar, low calorie, ready-to-drink alcoholic beverage, hard seltzers grew from 0.85% to 2.6% of the beverage alcohol market in the U.S. last year, according to Hard Seltzer Report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. As the fastest-growing beverage alcohol category, it’s time to stop calling hard seltzer a trend and add it to the mainstream with wine and beer.

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BAD BOYS FOR LIFE: It’s shocking the producers didn’t wait until the fourth installment to use this title, but at least we have another one of this ridiculous franchise to enjoy. This one is actually surprisingly serious, focused more on aging and mortality than one would think for a movie like this. Regal Old Mill ScreenX & IMAX BECOMING NOBODY: An interview/conversation with Ram Dass that asks some of the big questions about the meaning of life. This is a good entry point for anyone curious about the basic tenets of the late spiritual guru’s philosophies. Tin Pan Theater DOLITTLE: This movie bounces between being

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FROZEN 2: While not possessing the same charms as the original, “Frozen 2” is still another solid entry in the Disney canon. The songs aren’t quite as memorable, but holy heck, the animation is absolutely stunning to look at and Kristen Bell is a national treasure, so there’s still plenty to enjoy with realistic expectations. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX JOJO RABBIT: The funniest movie about Hitler you’ve ever seen, but also surprisingly touching and heartfelt. A slyly brilliant look at how children can get programmed to hate and how love can pull them back from the brink. Odem Theater Pub JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL: Everyone’s

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PARASITE: The future Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film comes back to theaters to deeply unsettle everyone who missed it the first time. The smartest, funniest and most shocking movie you will see all year. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Odem Theater Pub, Sisters Movie House SPIES IN DISGUISE: I’m pretty sure I’ve waited my entire life to see an animated Will Smith play basically James Bond, so consider me excited for this new cartoon adventure. It looks surprisingly great, which would be nice because 2019 was not the best year for animated films. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER: The ninth and “final” film in the Skywalker Saga sees Rey, Finn and Poe take on Kylo Ren and the First Order for all the marbles. Remember, no matter who lives or dies, the real winner is Disney. Every single time. Always Disney. Our new benevolent overlords. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX THREE CHRISTS: What a cast! A psychiatrist (played by Richard Gere) comes to a mental hospital in Michigan to interview three men who all think they’re Jesus Christ. Featuring Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins and Bradley Whitford as the three Christs, this movie is a stacked deck of cinematic powerhouses. Tin Pan Theater UNCUT GEMS: Adam Sandler is so good in this movie that it should be impossible for him to go back to making garbage. He probably will, but now we know he can do better. This is one hell of a movie, but make sure you bring some anxiety medication. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Odem Theater Pub UNDERWATER: In the classic tradition of underwater monster movies like “Leviathan” and Deepstar Six” comes an extremely fun horror flick with a very game Kristen Stewart. Some good scares and excellent design keep “Underwater” from sinking beneath its predecessors. Regal Old Mill ScreenX & IMAX

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In Pod We Trust: My new year’s resolution is to branch out into listening to podcasts that have subject matter toward which I’m not instantly drawn. I want to care about more varied things that aren’t always mid-‘80s horror movies, true crime podcasts and weirdly specific things like that. NPR’s “Life Kit” is a solid step in that direction as it tends to focus on

ways to improve your day to day in simple and easily quantifiable ways. One of the newest episodes is about how to start a habit of making something every single day. I tend to write about other people’s art so much that it doesn’t give me a whole lot of time to work on my own book or screenplay. “Life Kit” gives listeners little hints on how to make time for your own creative expression by treating it like a diet or exercise. It managed to wake my brain up at a time I needed it most. World history is another area about which I always feel like I should know more. So to improve my sadly drooping knowledge base, I’ve started listening to “The Explorer’s Podcast.” The newest episode is about Cortés’ conquest of Mexico. Host Matt Breen makes the entire thing feel like a master class, you get to audit while sitting in the back and relaxing. It feels good to learn. Courtesy of IMDb

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Alfre Woodard in AppleTV+’s “See.”

Now Streaming I’ve been all over the streaming services so far in the new year without quite landing on a favorite yet. I’m caught up on all eight seasons of “Letterkenny” on Hulu—which hurts my heart because I need more and I need it now. After switching to Hulu, the show got a bigger budget and nicer cameras, but the writing is still just filled with terrible and wonderful puns, so I’m happy. AppleTV+ launched with some interesting shows like Jason Momoa’s “See,” which takes places in a future in which everyone is blind and at war. It’s kinda stupid but has a pretty fascinating mythology and fulfills my “Game of Thrones” desires for now. Also, “For All Mankind” is an interesting alternate history look at what life would be like if America had lost the space race with Russia. The other big launch show was “The Morning Show” with Jennifer Aniston and Reece

Witherspoon, focusing on a show modeled after something like “Good Morning America,” which goes through a #metoo firing of its lead male anchor. All three shows are strong, well-acted and bingeworthy. Luckily, AppleTV+ has renewed them all for new seasons, so get used to seeing these shows around for a while. HBO Now is easing into 2020 strong with so much content it’s ridiculous. A brand-new season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” is here and snarkier than ever. “The Outsider” is a deeply creepy adaptation of a great Stephen King book. “Avenue 5” is a brilliantly foul-mouthed show set on a space cruise from the deviant mind that created “Veep.” Oh, and “The New Pope” is a lush and visually stunning follow-up to the surprisingly brilliant “Young Pope.” This is just January, HBO, who are you trying to impress? Me? Well, you’ve done a great job. I guess I’ll take another year of Peak TV after all.

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CORK Thursday Run Join us for a run from 3-5 miles. Stay afterward for a drink and food. All ability levels welcome along with friendly on leash dogs. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free. Hump Day Run Celebrate getting over the

mid-week hump with runners of all paces. During the winter, we’ll typically run 3-5 miles down to the Old Mill and back. Bring a few bucks if you want to get a beer after! Wednesdays, 6pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: michelle@footzonebend.com. Free.

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Redmond Running Group Run All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Saturdays, 8am. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Rise and Run Early riser? This group is for

you! FootZoner Colton Gale will leads this run. All paces are welcome; 3-5 mile routes will usually take advantage of snow-free and lit paths in the Old Mill. Tuesdays, 5am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: colton.gale@ gmail.com. Free.

Saturday Coffee Run Wish you had a

running posse to make your weekend run fly by? Marla Hacker will facilitate this group, which welcomes all paces for a 3-5 mile run. Bring a few bucks for coffee at a local shop afterwards with your new running buddies! Saturdays, 9am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: michelle@footzonebend.com. Free.

Sisters Community Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament What better way to bring the

community together than to throw dodgeballs at each other! Pull together 6-8 of your family, friends or coworkers and come up with some sort of “team theme” and come have fun with SPRD! 14+. Jan. 26, 2-6pm. Sisters High School, 1700 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541549-2091. sprd@sistersrecreation.com. $15.

Tuesday Performance Group Maximize

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Walk Up Pilot Butte Join JessBFit for this breathtaking walk up Pilot Butte. Stick around after the walk to learn how to use the pull-up bar station at the trail head for strength training and stretching. Tuesdays, 8-9am. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Contact: 503-446-0803. jess@jessbfit.com.

OUTDOOR EVENTS FootZone’s Pub Run to Cascade Lakes Brewing Join FootZone, Cascade

Relays, and HOKA for a pub run to Cascade Lakes Brewing! We’ll meet at FootZone at 5:30pm, run a loop with 3-5 mile distance options, and finish at Cascade Lakes Brewing. Please RSVP! Jan. 27, 5:30-7pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-3568. michelle@footzonebend.com. Free.

Trails & Treats Join Brasada Trails this winter for trail rides to Spirit Rock, where you’ll roast s’mores over the open fire pit and sip hot cocoa while enjoying the breathtaking views. 18% service charge. Saturdays, 1-3pm. Through March 21. Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Powell Butte. Contact: 541-526-6870. advconcierge@brasada.com. $160.

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Powder and Polka

With thousands on Century every day, what Central Oregon really needs is a ski train By Tim Neville

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A slow train of cars and trucks mushing its way along Century Drive is a common winter morning—and afternoon—sight to behold.

We need to turn the lowly commute into an irresistibly epic, unique experience that perfectly complements the awesome skiing we’re so lucky to have. The answer to all of our problems is a ski train. Picture it: It’s a frosty Saturday in January and Central Oregon wheezes under a foot of crystalline pow. There at the platforms near The Pavilion you gather with merry townsfolk giddily awaiting the arrival of the 7:28 a.m. Powder Express. The train glides silently into the station, warm and sleek and emission-free. We load up. There’s Mary! And Bob! And that quiet guy from chemistry! We store our boards, take our seats and let the forest fly by. The conductor

checks tickets. He’s wearing jingle bells. A cart comes by with hot chocolate and Ocean Rolls. We stop at Virginia Meissner, Wanoga and Swampy sno-parks. We pause at Dutchman for the backcountry crews. Twenty minutes after leaving Bend, the train hisses to a stop at Bachelor, where we’re booted up and ready to ride. On the way home, a polka band rocks the dance car. The beer car is packed. People would look forward to going up to Bachelor for the ride alone. It’s a nice thought, eh? The reality is harsh. A Bend-area transit-expert friend estimated a train between Bend, Bachelor and Sunriver would cost about $10 billion just to build, which is enough to fund our

regional tri-county public transportation system as it stands today for about six centuries—literally. Then there are the costs of maintaining a ski train, running a ski train, staffing a ski train and fixing it. There’d be permits and impact studies and a summertime train, too. But where would the tracks even run with federal land squeezing the highway? We could shut the road down entirely to most private cars, but good luck telling Americans that. The right to drive is practically our Second-and-a-Half Amendment. At the end of the day, trains aren’t very dynamic, either. A bus can change its route to fit demand. A train can’t. Even so, as far-fetched as it all sounds, a ski train is not an entirely wacky idea. These marvels already exist—and not just in Europe. Anchorage, Alaska, has one, and it really does have a polka band. Denver, Colorado, has a version, too, but it’s more Amtrak than oompa. And yet as Bend grows, we need to dream big. We need to find ways to connect Mt. Bachelor’s lifts to Bend’s roads in a manner that isn’t just safe and convenient but crazy fun, too. The answer isn’t to pave more and drive less, but to change the way we think about moving from A to B. If our great, great, great grandchildren are going to get a ski train, we need to start working now. In the meantime, queue up the polka and get in line. —Tim Neville is a correspondent for Outside magazine and freelance writer whose work has been anthologized in Best American Sports Writing, Best American Travel Writing and Best Food Writing. He lives in the Orchard District.

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I’m a straight woman, and at my recent birthday party, several people remarked about this other woman, also straight, “Whoa, is she infatuated with you, or what?” Straight women getting intense girl crushes on me has actually been a pattern in my life. Weird. A friend says I have “charisma” but couldn’t really explain what that is. —Mysteriously Popular Charisma is human magnetism. If you’re a mugger with charisma, you don’t even have to hold people up at gunpoint. They just come over and offer you their wallet. Charisma can seem mysterious and magical -- like psychological catnip for humans -- but organizational psychologist Ronald Riggio explains that it comes out of a “constellation of ... social and emotional skills” that allow a person to “inspire others at a deep emotional level.” This charisma skill set includes being gifted at talking, listening, connecting, and reading the room. When charismatic people talk, they grab others’ attention and emotions by being “real” -- spontaneous and genuine. They’re usually great listeners, making people feel heard and understood. And they tend to be powerful public speakers, converting masses of people into followers with their voice, words, and presence. Take Martin Luther King Jr., booming out -- almost singing -- “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” That idea gets its mojo sucked out if it’s delivered by some nervous little pastor, mumbling, “Uh...I hope my kids can someday live in a country where people understand that skin color isn’t what’s really important.” Though people with charisma are psychologically captivating, a person doesn’t have to be physically attractive to have it. Among world leaders considered charismatic, Mahatma Gandhi had a little round head hijacked by a giant mustachioed schnoz, and Golda Meir, the former prime minister of Israel, looked like she killed a small animal with matted fur and wore it as a hairdo. Charisma might seem like the personality version of latte foam -- nice but unnecessary for human functioning. However, research by evolutionary psychologist Allen Grabo suggests that we evolved to have “psychological mechanisms which enable an individual -- the potential follower -- to make automatic, rapid and reasonably accurate assessments” of others’ leadership potential.

Getting behind an effective leader would’ve allowed ancestral humans “to coordinate effectively and efficiently” for hunting, warfare, and other “recurrent” challenges so they could survive and pass on their genes. Even people without much charisma can benefit by borrowing from the skill set of the charismatic. (Who among us couldn’t do with being a more attentive listener?) But lucky you; you have a social superpower -- the power to charm the masses into following your lead. Hopefully, you’ll use it to do good, like by being a Pied Piper for kindness, as opposed to, say, starting a highend travel business-slashdeath cult: “Cyanide-tinis on the Lido Deck at 5!”

Spurner Phone My boyfriend of nine years often doesn’t reply to my texts and emails. He says that we talk daily, and whatever’s in my message could be discussed then. Well, it hurts my feelings to get zero response. Not even an emoji. —Increasingly Angry Communicating with a man should not compare unfavorably with yelling into a manhole. (Shout “Hello?” into the sewer and you’ll at least get the courtesy of a faint “hellooo” or two back.) An email to your boyfriend is not just an email. It’s what marriage researchers John Gottman and Janice Driver call a “bid for connection” -- one of many small attempts people in relationships make to get their partner’s attention, affection, or emotional support. In response, their partner could ignore the bid (“turn away”), express irritation (“turn against”), or reply lovingly (“turn toward”) -- even just with a smile, a nod, or a hug. In Gottman and Driver’s research, newlywed couples who had “turned toward” each other 86% of the time, on average, were still married six years later. The couples who ended up divorced had a 33% turn-toward rate. On a bleak note, Gottman writes, “I think that you can sometimes actually see people crumple physically when their partner has turned away from their bid for connection.” Explain the “bid for connection” thing to your boyfriend. Tell him you’re just looking for some tiny loving reply to your texts and emails -- even an emoji or two. He’s human, so he might sometimes let a message slip by unanswered. But if he mostly responds, you’ll mostly feel loved instead of “increasingly angry” that messaging him feels like grabbing a handful of words and hurling them into the void. (Of course, in space, no one can hear you scream, but here on Earth, the neighbors tend to call the cops 10 minutes into a blowout.) Amy Alkon

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Who don’t you want to be, Pisces? Where don’t you want to go? What experiences are not necessary in your drive to become the person you were born to be? I encourage you to ask yourself questions like those in the coming weeks. You’re entering a phase when you can create long-term good fortune for yourself by knowing what you don’t like and don’t need and don’t require. Explore the positive effects of refusal. Wield the power of saying NO so as to liberate yourself from all that’s irrelevant, uninteresting, trivial, and unhealthy. ARIES (March 21-April 19): German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) declared that English writer Lord Byron (1788–1824) was the greatest genius of the 19th century. Here’s an interesting coincidence: Byron regarded Goethe as the greatest genius of the 19th century. I bring this to your attention, Aries, in the hope that it will inspire you to create a similar dynamic in your own life during the coming months. As much as possible, surround yourself with people whom you think are wonderful and interesting and enlivening—and who think you are wonderful and interesting and enlivening. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus-born Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a renowned German composer who lived most of his life is Germany and Austria. He became so famous and well-respected that England’s Cambridge University offered him an honorary degree if he would visit the campus. But Brahms was too timid to risk crossing the English Channel by boat. (There were no airplanes and Chunnel in those days.) He declined the award. I beg you not to do anything even remotely like that in the coming weeks, Taurus. Please summon the gumption necessary to claim and gather in all you deserve. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be one of those rare times when you can safely engage with influences that might normally rattle you. You’ll be protected as you wander into the unknown and explore edgy mysteries. Your intuition will be highly reliable if you make bold attempts to solve dilemmas that have previously confounded and frustrated you. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to get a bit wild and exploratory, this is it. CANCER (June 21-July 22): J. M. W. Turner (1775–1851) is regarded as one of England’s greatest painters. He’s best known for his luminous and imaginative landscapes. His experimental use of light and color influenced the Impressionist painters who came after him. But the weird thing is that after his death, many of his works were lost for decades. In 1939, a famed art historian found over a hundred of them rolled up like tarpaulins in the basement of an art museum. Let’s apply this event as a metaphor for what’s ahead in your life, Cancerian. I suspect that buried or lost elements of your past will soon be rediscovered and restored. I bet it will be fun and illuminating! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In my early adult life, I lived below the poverty line for many years. How did that impact me? Here’s one example: I didn’t own a mattress from ages 23 to 39, but rather slept on a

two-inch thick foam pad that lay directly on the floor. I’m doing better now, thank you. But my early experiences ensured that I would forever have profound empathy for people who don’t have much money. I hope this will serve as inspiration for you, Leo. The next seven weeks will be the Empathy Building Season for you. The cosmos will reward you if you build your ability to appreciate and understand the pains and joys of other humans. Your compassion will be tonic for both your mental and physical health.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m a big fan of self-editing. For example, every horoscope I write evolves over the course of at least three drafts. For each book I’ve published, I have written but then thrown away hundreds of pages that I ultimately deemed weren’t good enough to be a part of the finished text. And yet now and then, I have created a poem or song in one rapid swoop. My artistic artifact is exactly right the first time it flows out of me, with no further tinkering needed. I suspect you’re now entering a phase like that, Aquarius. I’m reminded of poet Allen Ginsberg’s operative principle: “first thought, best thought.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Ancient Greek author Theophrastus was a scientist before the concept of “scientist” existed. His writings on botany were influential for hundreds of years after his death. But some of his ideas would be considered unscientific today. For example, he believed that flute music could heal sciatica and epilepsy. No modern research suggests that the charms of the flute can literally cure physical ailments like those. But there is a great deal of evidence that music can help relieve pain, reduce anxiety, reduce the side effects of drugs, assist in physical therapy, and even make you smarter. And my reading of the current astrological omens suggests that the therapeutic effects of music will be especially dramatic for you during the next three weeks. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Learning to love is difficult, and we pay dearly for it,” wrote the serious and somber author Fyodor Dostoevsky. “It takes hard work and a long apprenticeship,” he added. All that’s true, I think. To hone our ability to express tenderness and warmth, even when we’re not at our best, is the most demanding task on earth. It requires more courage than that of a soldier in the frenzy of battle, as much imagination as a poet, and diligence equal to that of an architect supervising the construction of a massive suspension bridge. And yet on the other hand—contrary to what Dostoevsky believed—sometimes love is mostly fun and inspiring and entertaining and educational. I suspect that the coming weeks will be one of those phases for you.

SPRING 2020

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How well do you nurture yourself, dear Scorpio? How diligent are you in providing yourself with the sustenance that ensures your body, mind, and soul will thrive? Are you imaginative in the ways that you keep yourself excited about life? Do you take strong measures to avoid getting attached to mediocre pleasures, even as you consistently hone your focus on the desires that lead you to joy and deep satisfaction? The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to meditate on these questions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Seven books of the Bible’s Old Testament refer to a magical place called Ophir. It was a source of exotic finery and soulful treasures like gold, peacocks, jewels, frankincense, and precious sandalwood. One problem: No one, not even a Biblical scholar, has ever figured out where it was. Zimbabwe? India? Tunisia? Its location is still unknown. I am bringing this to your attention because I suspect that in 2020 there’ll be a good chance you’ll discover and gain access to your own metaphorical Ophir: a fount of interesting, evocative resources. For best results, be primed and eager to offer your own skills and riches in exchange for what this fount can provide to you.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn filmmaker Steven Soderbergh says it’s crucial for us to have a well-developed story about who we are and what we’re doing with our lives. It’s so important, he feels, that it should be the trigger that flings us out of bed every morning. We’ve got to make our story so vivid and interesting that it continually motivates us in every little thing we do. Soderbergh’s counsel is always good to keep in mind, of course, but it will be even more so for you in the coming months. Why? Because your story will be expanding and deepening, and you’ll need to make the necessary adjustments in how you tell your story to yourself.

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Learn the art of meditation at a free class at the Deschutes Public Library, Jan. 23 at 6pm!

Acute Pain Prescribing Guidelines Learning Series How does the opioid

epidemic impact patients, families, communities, and health care? Join us for talk with David Hasleton. Jan. 30, 6pm. Worthy Brewing Company, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend. Free.

Breath Awareness Meditation This practice focuses on regulating the nervous system and serves as an introduction to meditation or to deepen a current meditation practice. Wednesdays, 12-12:30pm. Through July 1. Sunstone Recovery, 625 NW Colorado Ave., Bend. Free.

Bringing Compassion to Life with Jon Dunaway Locally owned, outdoor lifestyle store Outside In is hosting Jon Dunaway, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, for an evening of discussion and reflection on the topic of self-compassion. Jan. 23, 6:30-8pm. OutsideIN, 845 NW Wall St, Bend. Contact: 541-317-3569. jen.enna@outsideinbend.com. Free.

Can We Talk? A Workshop for Couples If you and your partner are curious about

working through conflicts with greater ease, honesty and compassion, then Compassionate Communication is for you. Suggested donation lower prices available. Jan. 25-26, 9am-12:30pm. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way, #200, Bend. Contact: 530-867-3198. denise@compassionatecenter.org. $130/couple.

Community Healing Flow A gentle flow

class by donation, which go to a local charity each month. Fridays, 4-5:15pm. Bend Community Healing Center, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 133, Bend. By donation.

FA meeting Food Addicts is a 12 step group

for recovery from food addiction. All are welcome. No dues or fees. Enter through back of church. Saturdays, 9-10:30am. Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 831-435-0680. foodaddicts.org. Free.

Family Birthing Center Tour Our Bend

Family Birthing Center holds a free onsite tour every Sunday. Please register before the event date! Sun, Jan. 19, 2:45pm and Sun, Jan. 26, 2:45pm. St. Charles Bend, 2500 Northeast Neff Road, Bend. Free.

Family Birthing Center Tour - St. Charles Bend Our Family Birthing Center

holds a free onsite tour! Please register before the event date. Sun, Jan. 26, 2pm. St. Charles Bend, 2500 Northeast Neff Road, Bend. Free.

Gentle Morning Yoga This free all-levels yoga class was designed to get you through your week. We focus on gentle movement and breathing to help alleviate tension, while balancing the body and quieting the mind. All equipment available to borrow. Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am. OutsideIN, 845 NW Wall St, Bend. Contact: 541-317-3569. Free.

Gyrokinesis This class will benefit all levels of fitness and is a great modality to help improve range of motion, coordination, flexibility and mobilization of the joints! BYO mat. Thursdays, 9:30-10:45am. The Blissful Heart ~ Crystal Sanctuary, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. Contact: 760-271-3272. angela@blissful-heart.com. $15/class, first class free. Improve Your Life in 20 Minutes a Day

Discover how you can decrease your stress level, increase your ability to cope with life’s demands, and improve your health in just 20 minutes a day. Registration required. Sat, Jan. 25, 1pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3112-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Introduction to Movement Signature Projects We’ll introduce you to Movement

Signature Projects and follow with basic classical meditation. Learn skills for deeper and more restful sleep, to reduce anxiety and to sharpen your intellect. Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Movement Signature Projects, 1740 NW Pence Ste. 6, Bend. Contact: 541-647-8023. Free.

Introduction to Primal Vinyasa Workshop Break free from habitual movement

patterns and experience the authentic, natural wisdom straight from your body. Jan. 24, 6-9pm. Groove Yoga, 1740 NW Pence Ln, Bend. Contact: 505-385-6943. kellyniewellness@gmail.com. $40.

Meditation - It’s Easier Than You Think

Learn simple meditation practices to increase your inner peace and happiness. Talk by world renowned yoga teacher, Balakhilya. Jan. 23, 6pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 707-601-3498. Free.

Meditation Classes Come experience our

meditation classes. First class is free! For the full schedule, please go to: https://www.blissful-heart.com/calendar/. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 541595-3288. halie@blissful-heart.com. Free.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Parental Alienation Syndrome Free

seminar on narcissistic personality disorder and parental alienation syndrome. Refreshments served! Jan. 23, 5-7pm. Family Resolution of the Cascades, 361 NE Franklin street, Bend. Contact: 703-909-6184. logicaldog@verizon.net. Free.

Nurture and Nourish: Intro to Self Care This workshop is designed to allow you to

Sunstone Family Circle: Family Education and Support Group This group focuses

on living with and loving someone with substance use and/or mental health health challenges. Exploring a variety of topics related to recovery in a safe setting encourages empathy, productive discussions and an opportunity to develop supportive relationships and a sense of community. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Through June 30. Sunstone Recovery, 625 NW Colorado Ave., Bend. Free.

Tai Chi For Health Instructor Maureen Benet. Certified by Dr. Paul Lam. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8-9am. OREGON TAI CHI, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5015. First class free.

explore self-care on a physical, emotional and soulful level. Jan. 26, 3-5pm. Love Bird Yoga, 418 sw 6th st, redmond. Contact: 505-385-6943. kellyniewellness@gmail.com. $40/adv., $45/door.

Thursday Weekly Walk Join walkers of all speeds in this beginner-friendly group. Get acquainted with some walking routes. Thursdays, Noon-1pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3173568. michelle@footzonebend.com. Free.

Qigong Plus Qigong is a movement meditation

Vin/Yin Yoga Mondays-Thursdays, 3pm. First

that enhances one’s own ability to heal, maintains health and opens new pathways to being. Text Dawn for locations. Wednesdays, 3:30pm and Sundays, 10:45am. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: 541-207-7266. dawnsong03@gmail.com. Donation.

Recovery Yoga This practice themed around the principles of recovery and is accessible to all levels. Each class will incorporate gentle movement, guided meditation and breath work. Fridays, Noon-1pm. Through July 3. Sunstone Recovery, 625 NW Colorado Ave., Bend. $11. Restorative and Gentle Flow Yoga Com-

passionately taught by Suzanne E-RYT Kripalu School of Yoga and Health. Mondays, 5:30-6:45pm and Tuesdays, 9:30-10:45am. Bend Community Healing Center, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 133, Bend. Contact: 240-498-1471. info@bendcommunityhealing.com. First class free, 5-pack intro/$40.

Revelation of HOPE From Jan. 17 - Feb. 21. We

will not be calling for actions that change the world, but we will be covering scripture written for bringing peace & hope to all. A Bible Prophecy conference. Ongoing, 7-8:15pm. Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church, 60670 Brookswood Blvd,, Bend. Contact: 541-306-1323. twowards@bendbroadband.com. Free.

United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-420-1587. By donation.

Who Are You and What Do You Want? A Journey Into Your Values Rediscover your

core values as an access point to inspiration, motivation, and creativity. Jan. 26, 1:30-3pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail.com. $20/adv., $30/door.

Women’s Sexual Abuse Survivors Support Group Confidential support group for women survivors of sexual abuse. The primary focus of the group is to develop a support system to share and work through issues related to sexual abuse. Call or text Veronica. Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Private Residence in Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 503-856-4874. vleeramos@gmail.com. Free.

Yoga An hour of yoga with Shawn Anzaldo. BYO yoga mat. Thursdays, Noon-1pm. Princess Athletic, 945 NW Wall St., Suite 150, Bend. Free.

Zen Discussion & Meditation A weekly layled Dharma discussion and meditation (zazen). Open to all. Does not meet 12/24 or or 1/31. For more info, contact Tom. Mondays, 6-8:30pm. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-6651. Free.

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OLCC’s drawn out application process a burden to the industry If you’re intent upon breaking into the Oregon cannabis industry right now, you’ll find the regulatory sledding to be somewhere between tough and impossible. By Jeremy Dickman

pon the passage of Oregon Senate Bill 218, signed into law by Gov. Kate Brown on June 17, 2019, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission instituted a moratorium on all new marijuana producer (farming) applications that will last until at least Jan. 2, 2022. As such, those who submitted a new producer application anytime within the past six months, are guaranteed to be waiting for at least two years, and likely much longer. In fact, if an application was submitted within the past 18 months, for all intents and purposes they’re in the same boat as those who applied last week. The OLCC forewarned anyone applying after June 15, 2018, that their application wouldn’t be considered for months. Implicit in this announcement, however, was that those who beat the June 15, 2018, deadline would see their applications reviewed in a timely manner. This has not been the case. Corvallis attorney Jay Flint, of Evashevski Elliott PC, said his clients who filed a marijuana retailer application prior to the June 15, 2018, deadline have not yet been assigned an investigator, and therefore cannot yet legally operate. “Their frustrations are that they are now six figures into a lease they cannot use, plus the build-out costs,” Flint said. “And [there is] no end in sight.” In order for any producer/retailer/processor applicant to get into the “queue” for review by an OLCC investigator, there must be proof of legal rights to use a premise for the proposed cannabis operation. That means these entrepreneurs must have an executed lease—and remain in compliance with the lease terms—while waiting for the OLCC to sign off on an application. For farmers or retailers shelling out $5,000 to $20,000 in monthly rent, an 18-month delay can be positively backbreaking. Still, it's possible to acquire a marijuana producer license from an existing licensee in the state through a “change of ownership” application. Essentially, this calls for jumping through the same background checks, site-plan approvals and application fees as would be required if you were seeking a new producer license. With the change-of-ownership application, however, the premises have already been licensed, and already include most of the legally required infrastructure (high-definition video surveillance, security systems, commercial doors and locks, etc.).

A couple of years ago, when my cannabis law practice began pivoting from new producer licenses to assisting in change-of-ownership applications, the OLCC frequently informed clients the timeline for final inspection and approval would be about three to six weeks. From a time and expense standpoint, it was a no-brainer for our firm to steer clients to acquire an existing marijuana business, rather than to start from scratch. Yet now, even that strategy seems fraught with peril, all thanks to a bogged-down OLCC. “I have a change-of-ownership [application] that has taken since early August, and it’s still not complete,” Flint said. “Things that used to take one to two months, now take six months-plus.” To a certain degree, it is understandable that the OLCC has been so slow to process applications. According to the OLCC’s 2019-2021 Budget Narrative, the agency had anticipated some 1,200 marijuana applications, and received nearly four times that amount—4,422 as of mid-2018, when the first “pause” on applications was enacted. The agency also initially estimated only 800 licensees, far less than half the current total of licensees. In addition to reviewing new applications, the OLCC investigates renewal applications, and requests to alter a licensed premise. Accordingly, every new applicant poses an immense amount of future workload for agency employees, creating something of a snowball effect that grinds the review of new applications to a halt. When I contacted the OLCC, they directed me to the marijuana licensing website, which indicates they're working producer change-of-ownership applications submitted by Sept. 20, 2019, and retail change-of-ownership applications submitted by July 19, 2019. New retail applications, however, are only being processed if they were submitted by June 15, 2018. “All of this OLCC slowdown … costs millions of wasted dollars for the applicants and licensees, disrupts the flow of business in the industry, and as a result, the state loses out on millions of dollars in tax revenue,” Flint said. Not only that, but many aspiring cannapreneurs—and even their attorneys— are blindsided by delays. “I would like for them to be more transparent about the rationale [for the delays] and be more collaborative in their approach,” said Flint. “This is still an emerging industry.”

THE REC ROOM Crossword

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“Winter’s notion of poetry is _____y. It knows nothing of _____y. Its laughter was frozen on its lips long ago.” — William A. Quayle

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

ACROSS 1 Miles Davis started off playing it 6 Cleaner with a mythological name 10 Excited 14 Sheep-ish 15 Grandmotherly tablecloth material 16 Pasta salad pasta 17 Things that resist being installed in vehicles with “Keep America Great” bumper stickers? 20 “While we’re on the topic” 21 “Beasts and Super-Beasts” author 22 Dole out 23 Stat with a moon shots 25 Iron ___ 26 Instruments that are just lucky to be played? 35 Covered with the cold stuff 36 Montréal nights 37 Strip in Japan 38 Mexican snack often eaten on Tuesdays 39 Hits the Juul pods 40 ___ War (South African conflict) 41 “That makes sense,” phonetically in some IMs 42 Peninsula of the Middle East 43 Composure 44 Experts with their instrument panels? 47 Irish cream ___ 48 CIA’s forerunner 49 President with a Netflix deal 52 “M*A*S*H” star 55 Pad kee mao cuisine 59 Solo drinker’s ethos? 62 Skechers rival 63 Dance with the hips 64 “The Three Musketeers” author 65 Did a DJ set 66 Cart pullers 67 Vice president after Hubert

DOWN 1 Gaucho weapon 2 Like a sadistic puzzle maker 3 Props for lobster eaters 4 Not many 5 Pricing word 6 ___ breve 7 Face card 8 Trendy berry 9 Person whose first computer might have been a Commodore 64 10 Blooming shrub 11 “Hot ___ Bummer” (Blackbear hit) 12 Springfield bus driver 13 General idea 18 Spelling clarifying phrase 19 2024 Summer Olympics host 24 Get the goods, say 25 Makes a choice 26 SLR setting 27 “We’re broadcasting, please shut up” sign 28 Madonna’s son 29 Carlsen beat him to become World Champ 30 Rapper with more posthumous releases than when he was alive 31 Refrain from kindergarten 32 Salad order request 33 In line for laparoscopic surgery 34 Colts’ fathers 39 Tik Tok’s predecessor 40 Gives a lift 42 Liverpool forward Mohamed ___ 43 Handwritten letter addenda: Abbr. 45 Apia resident 46 Standard 49 Bozos 50 Blink-and-you-miss-it moment 51 Rights for pretty much everybody org. 52 ___ capacitor (extra feature in a certain DeLorean) 53 Displaying talent 54 Titans QB Tannehill 56 Hot rod engine 57 Banned apple spray 58 “Logically speaking ...” 60 “Now, really!” 61 Stat for 54-Down

“A bore is a fellow who opens his mouth and puts his feats in it.” — Henry Ford

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AT TWISTED RIVER TAVERN

PET FRIENDLY ROOMS AVAILABLE

Enjoy food and drink specials at Twisted River Tavern on Super Bowl Sunday in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Experience the Best Staycation in Central Oregon! Book with code CLOCDN. Valid for Deschutes, Jefferson & Crook County residents with Photo ID.

WINE & CHOCOLATE DATE NIGHT

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COMPLIMENTARY SPA TREATMENT

$19/couple SATURDAYS IN FEBRUARY

$99 SPA-CATION GETAWAY FOR TWO

The Sunriver Culinary team offers an interactive cooking demonstration where guests will learn the secrets of making delicious foodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with chocolate as a main ingredient. Includes a complimentary glass of wine.

Book a room at Sunriver Resort starting at $99 per person and get a free 50 minute massage, manicure-pedicure, or facial (a $278 value) at Sage Springs Club & Spa.

800-354-1632 | SunriverResort.com |

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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY