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Summer has been in full swing for many weeks now — and if you’re like me, you’ve probably already got your summer health and fitness routine well established. Still, it doesn’t hurt to level up a little, right? This Summer Health and Fitness issue gives you a roundup of upcoming bike and running races (just in case you need more motivation), primes you on what to look for regarding a common heart condition and offers some tips for surviving what looks to be a continuing wave of heat in Central Oregon, all in this week’s Feature. This week’s column by Dr. Joshua Phillips outlines why water is so cru cial internally and externally, and in Go Here, find out about a free health-related event you can attend through the summer. And if none of that is your jam, then go find Jared’s overview of the many faces of Nic Cage in Screen, get caught up on the juggernaut of pizza that will soon set up in Bend in Chow, or just find a Pick or two to plan out your weekend. I mean, who am I to say what gives you the best health?
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OPINION
Limits on Tech Use in
Schools Have a Clear Benefit
Just before the end of the school
DOCTORS BYRON MAAS, TABITHA JOHNSTON, LAUREN HOFFMAN, LAURA ACEVEDO, COURTNEY MCLAUGHLAN, KELLI SMITH, LINX ALEXANDERSON, MICHAELA TOSTBERG & JANETTE WELLS
that comes with the proliferation of technology.
cognitive development.” Last year, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory about the effects of social media on youth mental health.
In both of these instances, the experts involved did not dismiss technology and social media out of pocket — but both did suggest that policymakers have a role to play in enforcing limits and “promoting programs which support positive brain development.”
Fortunately for us here in Bend and Central Oregon, we already have examples of how this can be done. In Los Angeles, the new school year will come with a new ban on cell phone use at the second-largest school district in the U.S. The governors of both California and New York are considering a statewide ban during school hours. And here in our own legislature, lawmakers plan to take up the issue during the next legislative session. We don’t yet know what effects these bans will have on things like teen mental health overall, but certainly, removing the temptation of that internet dopamine hit all day at school could help kids stay focused on learning. Naturally, this is going to come with pushback. Teens, habituated to glancing at screens every few minutes, will likely, during this initial period of withdrawal, be among the loudest to protest. Some who fear that they won’t be able to reach their kids during school hours — or call them during an emergency — may have valid concerns… though we’d argue that it’s an issue easily solved by calling the kid to the school office to field a call, just like generations of families did before.
In an analysis of 33 studies, published in November in the journal, Early Education and Development, “negative impacts were witnessed in some studies with how screen time influences the brain function required for attention, executive control abilities, inhibitory control, cognitive processes, and functional connectivity. Other studies suggested that “higher screen time is associated with lower functional connectivity in brain areas related to language and cognitive control, potentially adversely affecting
As we’ve seen with things like tobacco, sometimes the only thing to do to solve a problem as large as the one we are currently seeing among our youth is to regulate it. In this case, regulation around the use of phones and other electronics in schools seems like the sanest thing we can do in the interest of creating the best learning environment possible for kids. With so many examples of how larger districts — and states — are tackling this, we’ll look forward to what our local and state policymakers come up with.
RE: ON E-BIKES IN THE FOREST, DATA BRINGS CLARITY OPINION, 7/11
Based on articles like this, I'd say that there isn't much hope for the future of humanity! It doesn't take much brain-power to see that an e-bike allows one to travel much farther than one can on a regular mountain bike, which already allows one to travel much farther than a pedestrian. And, therefore, one's impacts (on erosion, the wildlife and other trail users) are significantly greater. DUH!
—Mike Vandeman
Central Oregon has by far some of the easiest mountain biking in the country uphill and down so I am not sure why the "need" e-bikes on the trails here. I frequently see organized children's group rides with kids under age 10 where they are going up trails in the Phil’s network without whining even. Maybe it would be appropriate for folks who are certifiably handicapped and could have some sort of visible license to use them.
I spent the winter in Las Vegas last year where they allow e-bikes and one thing I can tell you is on average the e-bike dudes are typically overweight by at least 30 pounds - whoda thunk? Allowing them here will definitely change the bike culture with way more Costcotarians in the mix. I am 67 and have been riding the trails here for 35 years. I am not really feeling the need for an electric mountain bike yet, maybe at age 80?
—Tom Ponte
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DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY
In 1493 a Spanish pope declared that WHITE CHRISTIAN MEN FROM NORTHERN EUROPEAN countries are superior to all other beings. They claimed any land they “discovered” as their own.
Superior beings had the right and the responsibility to use and destroy all inferior beings through occupation of land, slavery, genocide, murder, lynching, mass incarceration, discrimination, racism, police state control and violence and any other means necessary.
Thus was created the Doctrine of Discovery which has resulted in white male Christian superiority.
WHITE CHRISTIAN MEN FROM NORTHERN EUROPEAN countries sailed to this continent and claimed the land. The habitants were obviously INFERIOR since they were not white, had no churches or bibles so were not Christian and were not from Northern Europe. Forced removal to reservation concentration camps and genocide were solutions of choice for the inferior Indigenous people.
Black people from Africa were obviously inferior: not white, not Christian and not from Northern Europe. Black people were property, not people. Slavery was their destiny. Capitalism was built on their bloodied backs.
Women were considered property and were inferior because they were not male.
We must eliminate the claim that all people are inferior unless they are white Christian men descendants of Northern European countries.
The Spanish pope was wrong, dead wrong.
Groups are organizing to educate and eliminate the devastating impacts of the Doctrine of Discovery.
—Sue Bastian
RE: BOOMERS ARE NOT PAYING THE PRICE. LETTERS, 7/11
It's unfortunate that Ms. Shinkoskey is only acquainted with Boomers who seem to be taking and not giving to the community. The boomers that I have met in my three years here are exercising, which means fewer Medicare dollars spent at hospitals, volunteering at food kitchens and sewing for cancer patients at the local hospital and hospice. Recently a senior speaker at my daughter's church spoke about the need for affordable housing. In my case I keep one or both of my young grandsons two to three times a week so that my daughter and son-in-law can pursue their careers and support their family. They also can go out to dinner to avoid paying $15 to 20 dollars an hour for a babysitter, who by the way is also simply trying to make a living.
What I would like for the writer of "Boomers Are Not Paying the Price" to consider is that any time we make generalizations about generations, political affiliations, religion, etc. we are furthering the divide in our country. Best to meet individuals and learn who they really are, a lesson I learned a long time
ago. I'm 74 and going strong, not celebrating celebrities or any one politician but using my education to learn all that I can by reading and being an informed citizen. I know many other seniors who are doing the same during these tough times. I hope Shinkoskey will open her heart and mind to meeting some of the baby boomers who are doing good work in Bend.
—Linda H. Spaet
Letter of the Week:
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—Nicole Vulcan
Former
Oregon Senate
President Peter Courtney Dies at 81
On July 16, former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney passed away at age 81 from complications related to cancer. Courtney was the longest serving legislator in Oregon history, serving 14 years in the Oregon House and 24 years in the Senate. He retired in January 2023 after serving for a record 20 years as Senate President.
“President Courtney was a friend and ally in supporting an Oregon where everyone can find success and community. His life story, the way he embraced Oregon and public service, and his love for the institution of the Oregon Legislature leaves a legacy that will live on for decades,” read a statement from Gov. Tina Kotek.
Other Oregon leaders responded to Courtney’s passing. Current Senate President Rob Wagner released a statement. “Peter Michael Coleman Courtney was a legend — larger than life, with a passion for helping Oregonians all across the state, and especially in his beloved city of Salem,” read a statement.
Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley also shared a statement. “Throughout his remarkable, record-setting over
40-year service to our state, Peter was unwavering in his passion for supporting animal rights, mental health services, education, veterans and many more issues central to the success of working families,” he said.
The Lighthouse Celebrates Two Years
Shepherd’s House Ministries, the local nonprofit serving the houseless community, hosted an event on July 16, celebrating two years of service. The organization stated that their success was made possible through the dedication of staff, volunteers and a supportive community.
Over the past two years, The Lighthouse has provided safe shelter for 70,744 nights, served 182,032 meals and transitioned 341 individuals to stable housing.
“It’s been extremely encouraging to see how the effect of The Lighthouse provided so much opportunity for unhoused people in Central Oregon, helping people pursue health, stability and the chance to hope and work towards a new life,” said Director of Navigation Services Evan Hendrix.
—Julianna LaFollette
Redmond City Council Adjusts Public Comment Rules
Redmond City Council aims to conduct city business before public comment, noting an uptick in objectively offensive remarks
By Julianna LaFollette
At a July 9 Redmond City Council meeting, Mayor Ed Fitch announced that the City will modify its rules on public comment, allowing it to only occur at the end of council meetings, once official City business has been completed. Before July 9, individuals were allowed the opportunity for public comment both at the beginning and end of the meeting.
The Redmond City Council decided to make this change, first, to focus on City business. The sec ond reason, Fitch explained at the meeting, had to do with a rise in offensive statements.
comment is supposed to be based on official city business. She believes getting through important City businesses first and then addressing public comment at the end is the most appropriate and the best use of everyone’s time.
The City is not at liberty to censor or halt any comments, due to free speech protections. The First Amendment and Oregon’s free expression provision protect popular speech and the most offensive and controversial speech from government suppression.
$1.5 mill
$1.2 mill
The amount collected in marijuana taxes by the City of Bend between 2021 and 2022.
The amount collected between 2022 and 2023 by the City of Bend.
— From this week’s News story, “Redmond Voters Set to Weigh In On Local Marijuana Sales.”
“The dough is really the featured item. And that's what we want it to be — everything else is to help complement the dough. When you go into a pizzeria, the first thing to try and do is just break apart some of the crust and try that.”
— Peter Kost, from this week’s Chow, “Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a Portland Standout, Opening in Bend.”
The Council noted that over the past 18 months, with increasing frequency, there have been objectively offensive comments at each meeting, including racist and homophobic comments, personal attacks on individuals not associated with the City Council and comments that in no way reflect the opinions and values of the City Council or the character of the City.
“Some of the Council were uncomfortable with having pretty derogatory comments made about other people at the beginning of meeting that tends to distract from what the purpose of the meeting is,” said Fitch.
According to the July 9 agenda, the City Council unanimously felt it was best for comments to occur after City business is completed. Redmond City Councilor Kathryn Osbourne noted that some comments take away from the work at hand.
“This is a really busy and effective City Council, so we have a lot of business that we need to get through,” said Osbourne. “There are individuals who have utilized that time to share with us their own opinions and beliefs and sometimes to promote agendas that are not relevant to official business. I do know that those can be distracting or hurtful to other people who may be in attendance.”
According to Osborne, public
According to the ACLU of Oregon, the best way to counter obnoxious speech is with more speech. “Persuasion, not coercion, is the solution,” reads a statement from its website.
According to Fitch, it’s one person, primarily, who is making these comments. “It’s just constant at every meeting. I think the majority of the Council is just tired of having to listen to it at the beginning,” he told the Source Weekly.
Some individuals disagreed with the council’s decision. Scott Stuart lives in Redmond and spoke at the July 9 council meeting in response to the changes made.
“In your new rules for the public comment, I feel personally that citizens are coming last now in the public testimony towards the end. We’ve been placed in the back of the bus,” he said at the meeting. Stuart added that he felt the Council had self-appointed themselves as the “word police.”
The decision, Fitch said, is not to dissuade or remove public comment, but to focus first on the work at hand.
“We don’t want to stifle speech. It’s unfortunate that one person comes up with those comments every single meeting and it’s unfortunate that that’s become an issue,” said Fitch. “The best thing to do is for us, on the City business, is to get that conducted first. I think that’s what most people are interested in.”
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East Bend Library Will Cease Operations in 2025
The
library will transition its East Bend Library operations to the new
Central Library at Stevens Ranch
By Julianna LaFollette
On July 3, the Deschutes Public Library announced its decision to not renew its lease for the East Bend Library. The library, located on Dean Swift Road near Highway 20, is set to remain open until the lease ends on Dec. 31, 2025.
The decision came after a June meeting, where board members voted unanimously to terminate the lease. DPL plans to accommodate eastside library users with its new Central Library at Stevens Ranch, which is set to open shortly after closure of the East Bend Library.
According to Library Director Todd Dunkelberg, the current East Bend staff will transition to the new library at Stevens Ranch. The 100,000 square-foot Central Library, situated on 8.5 acres at the northeast corner of 27th Street and Wilderness Way, is set to open in April 2026.
“We’re really excited that we were able to find that location – the Central Library – that is so close and serving east Bend,” said Dunkelberg.
The three-story building will offer community meeting rooms, study and co-working spaces, reading areas and creative DIY spaces. It will also have a café, multiuse patio areas and a drive-up window for customers to pick up and drop off materials.
DPL opened its East Bend Library in 2011 as a temporary solution to serve the growing community. Since it leased the property on Dean Swift Road, the library has continually had discussions around its plans to find a more permanent location, Dunkelberg told the Source Weekly.
Ahead of its lease ending in December 2025, DPL was required to give 18 months’ notice on renewing its lease. It was given the option to discuss a two-year or five-year lease extension.
The opening date of the library at Stevens Ranch and considerations about transferring staff played a big role in the library’s decision not to renew its lease.
Monique Lehman lives in Bend and frequents the East Bend Library, as her place of work is close by. She’s disappointed that the eastside library will soon be farther away.
“[This location] is my go-to when I go to the library,” she said. “It makes it a little bit inconvenient because the traffic gets so congested up the road.”
The Bend community will see another shift in operations in 2026, when the library begins its renovation process at the Downtown Bend Library. The downtown library will be temporarily closed for about a year during the renovations. The renovations plan to increase public spaces through the addition of co-working areas, children’s spaces and additional meeting and study rooms.
According to Dunkelberg, Bend will still have continuous services, as the Central Library will serve as the main access point for the community until the downtown library renovations are complete. The library also plans to supplement that loss with its outreach services and moving some of its programming off-site.
“It’s not a complete loss of service, but we really have to modify how we’re serving,” said Dunkelberg.
Deschutes Public Library plans to move some if its downtown library staff to the Central Library, freeing up about 25% of the building to more public space, said Dunkelberg.
Holly Kinrade, who lives on the eastside, is curious to see how the library will function without the downtown location. “That’s gonna be hectic, I'm sure, for both the library and just for everybody trying to get their books,” she said. Another library visitor, Cedar Edell, usually goes to the downtown library and was surprised to hear that it will be closed for nearly a year in 2026.
“Just in general, I think it's a really bad idea to limit access to libraries. The temporary closure, if you have to do a renovation, sounds like maybe a necessary evil. But you’d hope that there’s a better solution than closing it for a year,” he said.
“The East Bend Library has really helped us out in serving, especially, people in Bend at a time when we didn’t have any other options, and leasing was the most expedient way for us to expand our services, always knowing that we wanted to get to that future where we could commit to something longer term,” said Dunkelberg.
Redmond Voters Set to Weigh In On Local Marijuana Sales
Redmond City Council will seek input on allowing retail marijuana sales in the City
By Julianna LaFollette
The City of Redmond plans to let locals vote on whether they want marijuana dispensaries in city limits. On July 9, Redmond City Councilors voted unanimously to present an advisory ballot measure to voters on November 5, seeking input on whether to change the city code to allow for retail marijuana sales in the city.
An advisory ballot measure is a non-binding tool for cities to gauge interest from voters on the direction of a specific issue, still requiring action by the Council. Currently, the retail sale of marijuana is prohibited within city limits. If approved, the Redmond City Council could then vote to change Redmond City Code to create time, place and manner restrictions to regulate the sale of retail marijuana.
The Redmond City Council will present voters with another measure that would impose a 3% tax on the sale of marijuana items within the city. The tax would only become applicable if City Council adopts the code changes allowing for the sale of marijuana in the city. According to a staff report, if both items are approved, revenues would likely exceed $100,000 annually and accrue to the City General Fund.
While the sale of marijuana is not legal in Redmond, the City passed an ordinance in 2015 allowing marijuana cultivation for personal use on residential lots.
In 2016, the City of Bend enacted a 3% sales tax on recreation marijuana sales within the city. Between 2021 and 2022, the City of Bend generated about $1.5 million in marijuana taxes. Between 2022 and 2023, it was about $1.2 million.
A resident weighed in on the ballot measure at the council meeting, saying he was glad that voters like him would have a say. “I wish the council was not bringing up the idea of putting marijuana within our city limits," said Redmond resident Jay Patrick. “I’m glad you are letting the people vote their feelings on it.”
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The East Bend Library will remain open until the lease ends in December 2025.
Photos by Julianna LaFollette
Biblioteca del lado este de Bend suspenderá servicio en 2025
Por Julianna LaFollette Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
El 3 de julio, la biblioteca pública de Deschutes (DPL por sus siglas en inglés) anunció la decisión de no renovar el contrato de alquiler de la biblioteca en la zona este de Bend. La biblioteca, localizada en Dean Swift Road, cerca de la carretera 20, permanecerá abierta hasta que finalice el contrato de alquiler el 31 de diciembre de 2025.
La decisión fue tomada después de una reunión en junio, en donde los miembros de la junta directiva votaron por unanimidad para que cesara el contrato de alquiler. DPL planea adaptar a los usuarios de la biblioteca del lado oeste a la nueva biblioteca Central en Stevens Ranch que abrirá poco después del cierre de la biblioteca de Bend del lado este.
Según el director de la biblioteca, Todd Dunkelberg, el personal vigente de la biblioteca del este de Bend será destinado a la nueva biblioteca en Stevens Ranch. La biblioteca central de 100,00 pies cuadrados, situada en 8.5 acres en la esquina noreste de 27th Street y Wilderness Way, abrirá sus puertas en abril de 2026.
Antes de que terminará su contrato de alquiler en diciembre de 2025, DPL debía dar aviso con 18 meses de anticipación con respecto a la renovación del contrato de alquiler. Se le dio la opción de negociar una extensión del contrato de alquiler por dos a cinco años.
La comunidad de Bend verá otro cambio en las instalaciones en 2026 cuando la biblioteca comience el proceso de renovación en la biblioteca localizada en el centro de Bend. Durante la renovación, la biblioteca del centro estará cerrada provisionalmente aproximadamente por un año. El plan de renovación planea aumentar los espacios públicos al agregar áreas compartidas de trabajo, espacios para niños y más salas de juntas y estudio.
“Nos es una pérdida total del servicio, pero de verdad tenemos que modificar la manera en que ofrecemos servicios”, dijó Dunkelberg.
Votantes de Redmond se preparan para opinar sobre la venta local de marihuana
Por Julianna LaFollette Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar
El ayuntamiento de Redmond planea permitir que los residentes locales voten para ver si quieren tener dispensarios de marihuana en la ciudad. El 9 de julio, los concejales del ayuntamiento de Redmond votaron por unanimidad para presentar una boleta de votación consultiva a los votantes el 5 de noviembre, pidiendo su opinión de si se debe cambiar el código de la ciudad para permitir la venta al menudeo de la marihuana en la ciudad.
Una medida de votación consultora es una herramienta no vinculante en la que las ciudades miden el interés de los votantes para ver a qué dirección se lleva el asunto, que aún requiere de acción por parte del consejo. Actualmente, la venta de marihuana al menudeo es prohibida dentro de la ciudad. Si se aprueba, el concejo del ayuntamiento de Redmond podría votar para cambiar el código de la Ciudad de Redmond y generar restricciones de tiempo, lugar y forma para regular la venta de marihuana al menudeo.
El consejo del ayuntamiento de Redmond presentará a los votantes otra medida que impondría un 3% de impuesto sobre la venta en los productos de marihuana en la ciudad. Según un reporte de personal, el impuesto sólo sería aplicable si el ayuntamiento adopta los cambios en el código que permitan la venta de marihuana en la ciudad. Según un informe del personal, si se aprueban ambos puntos, los ingresos probablemente excederían los 100,000 anuales y se incorporarían al fondo general a la ciudad.
Ya que la venta de marihuana no es legal en Redmond, la ciudad aprobó una reglamentación en 2015 que permite el cultivo de marihuana para el uso personal en lotes residenciales.
Race Your Way Around Central Oregon Outdoor
races are abundant this summer. Here’s where to get your fix.
By Savannah Mendoza
For this year’s Summer Health and Fitness issue, we’ve compiled a roundup of race events happening through the end of summer. From 5K fun runs, to full trail running marathons to mountain bike races, a diverse assortment of outdoor events are happening in Central Oregon.
The Horner Cycling Foundation four-week Bend Summer Series –July 3-24
Horner Cycling Foundation is running the Bend Summer Criterium Series beginning July 3 and ending July 24. The four-week series takes place around Pacific Crest Middle School. The foundation’s mission is to create a junior road cycling team that is inclusive and accessible to all, with the focus on developing a love of the sport of cycling that will last a lifetime.
Downhill
Mountain Bike Race Series at Mt. Bachelor –July 12 – Aug. 23
Six races, six dates, six chances to rally against a friend or foe in this zero-g, unsanctioned downhill mountain biking series. For the 10th season, passionate local riders come together on Friday nights at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park from July 12 – August 23 for some community camaraderie and downhill fun! Each race in the series follows a different downhill trail accessed from Pine Marten lift. Put your skills to the rest by competing in all six races or just register for the race day that features your favorite trail.
The Bend Trail Series –July 18 and Aug. 8
The Bend Trail Series is a low-key series of trail races at different trails in Bend. This four-race series has two races left this summer, held on Thursday evenings, and each race covers a different course ranging from 4-7 miles. There is a post-series party held immediately after the final race, where participants can enjoy a well-deserved beer from Cascade Lakes Brewing and hard cider from AVID.
High Cascades 100 –July 20
The High Cascades 100 presented by 10 Barrel Brewing is your chance to live the mountain biking dream in Bend. This year’s endurance MTB event will feature a unique course with some easy miles and challenges taking place in the Deschutes National Forest and is broken into nine different categories for each race. An award ceremony will be held at the Athletic Club of Bend at the end of the day.
The Hoodoo Challenge: Run to the Top Half Marathon and 5K –July 20
The Hoodoo Challenge Run to the Top half marathon is back for its eighth year! The course follows scenic forested trails with breathtaking views from the top of Potato Hill. After the run, participants walk back down the mountain for a hosted lunch and ceremony. In addition to the half marathon, a 5K race also offers scenic views, providing a great option for runners and walkers not participating in the half marathon.
Haulin’ Aspen Half As, Half and Full Trail Marathon – Aug. 10
Mountain trail running has never looked better. The Haulin’ Aspen event features a full all-trail marathon, a half marathon and a 6.5-mile course (dubbed the “Half As”). These beautiful trails begin and end at Wanoga Sno-Park and wind through the Deschutes National Forest, showcasing stunning views. With varying terrain and elevation, the cool wooded setting provides a challenging and exciting experience.
Footzone Bend Classic Mile – Aug. 10
The Bend Classic Mile, hosted by FootZone, is making a comeback after taking a hiatus since 2017. The race starts and finishes at Footzone in downtown Bend, taking participants on a loop around downtown. Due to the limited window of time before the Cascade Cycling Classic bike race, all participants must complete the mile in 10 minutes or less.
Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium –Aug. 10
Presented by Horner Cycling Foundation and Worthy Brewing, Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium returns to Bend this summer after a seven-year absence. The bike race features multiple specific laps during a criterium race, which is a timed, multi-lap event on a spectator-friendly closed course approximately 1 mile in length around downtown Bend. Each race is split into a men’s and women categories with four to five subcategories including a junior men and women race.
The Oregon Cascades 100 is Oregon’s most popular 100-mile trail run. The race takes participants who are up for the challenge from Bend to Sisters, where the trail views (and beer) are the best anywhere. The Bend side of the race offers a smooth, flowing singletrack in the shadow of Mt. Bachelor before dropping onto some rugged terrain, as racers begin their descent into the Sisters territory. There is a new 50K offered for those who want to endure half the battle with the same stunning mountains as a backdrop and trail running experience.
The Beer Run 5K –Aug. 31
Run a 5K course through downtown Bend while sampling four different beers from local breweries along the way. The Beer Run 5K race begins at the Commons, and the finish line will take participants straight into the Little Woody festival at Deschutes Historical Museum. After the race, participants can sip on beer while listening to live music, playing games or enjoying some barrel-aged brews.
5th Annual Heroes on the Run 5K Fun Run –Sept. 8
Join Street Dog Hero for the 5th Annual Heroes on the Run 5K Fun Run happening at The Athletic Club of Bend. On top of the 5K Fun Run, this familyand dog-friendly event includes a kids mini run, raffle prizes, food carts, a beer garden, local vendors, live entertainment, adoptable dogs and more! Plus, all proceeds go toward Street Dog Hero’s mission of saving dogs from around the world and in our own backyard.
Three
Sisters
Skyline
50K and Half Marathon –Sept. 21
Experience trail running with the Cascade peaks and Three Sisters as your backdrop during the Three Sisters Skyline 50K and Half Marathon. The 50K takes trail runners to the edge of the Three Sisters Wilderness, winding through ponderosa pine trees, alpine meadows and alongside a picturesque mountain stream. Both races finish right in the heart of Central Oregon’s idyllic mountain town of Sisters.
High Cascades 100
Oregon Cascades 100 Mile Race
Mt Bachelor Bike Series
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Keeping Staff and Customers Healthy... and Cool
Central Oregon food trucks note the effects of extreme heat on their businesses
By Julianna LaFollette
The first two weeks of July brought record-breaking heat to Central Oregon and across the state. With daytime temperatures exceeding 100 degrees for consecutive days in Bend, on July 3, Gov. Tina Kotek urged Oregonians to take extra precautions in advance of the heatwave.
During the extreme heat, several local businesses shifted their hours to keep themselves and their employees safe from the severe temperatures.
Local food cart, The Farmer’s Deli, decided to close an hour early each day last week to beat the afternoon heat.
“I’m not going to make my employees work when it’s that hot and I honestly didn’t really want to either,” said owner Justin Halvorsen.
Halvorsen added that the inside of the food truck hit 110 degrees last week. While this is only his second summer in business, Halvorsen noted that this wasn’t the first time he’s closed early for hot weather to sneak off and play in the water.
it was closing early on July 7 due to the weather, stating that it was 115 degrees inside the truck on Instagram.
Local food cart pods have also seen the effects of the heat wave. Alesha Goodman, General Manager of Midtown Yacht Club, told the Source Weekly that the heat has affected business. “Even with fans and outdoor misters, people avoid the heat and the one thing we can’t compete with is the river and other bodies of water,” she said.
Midtown Yacht Club has seven food carts at its location. While none of them shut down completely, some adopted special extreme heat hours and closed from 2-5pm on the days with the highest temperatures.
To stay cool, Halvorsen brought an air conditioner from home, which he said didn’t help much with the heat coming from the giant grill.
“All businesses are susceptible to the ups and downs based on weather, but especially food trucks, not having any inside dining. It definitely deters people when it’s too hot, cold or raining,” said Halvorsen “I did see a slight dip in sales, but I hope the indoor spots got what I didn’t.”
Karen Fry-Lee, one of the owners of All Elements food truck, located at Spider City Brewing, felt the need to delay opening during certain days. The local food truck adjusted its hours due to heat and a lack of customers.
“We are used to the heat, working in the kitchen, but it is incredibly hot inside of there once we turn on all of the equipment,” said Fry-Lee. “We just decided to wait until about 3-4pm, when it’s gonna be cooling down, to open.” Fry-Lee also shared that they may continue those hours through the rest of the summer.
Another food truck at Spider City Brewing, Fresco and Fryed, announced
To combat the weather, the food cart pod added cooling units, cooling towels for staff, misters and heat-blocking window coverings. Goodman has been trying to figure out other options to help keep her staff adequately cool.
“We have dealt with extreme heat before, but not for this long. It has been very relentless,” she said.
With high temperatures, it’s important for people to stay hydrated and aware of how they’re feeling, according to Emily Horton, Deschutes County Public Health program manager. Extreme heat can cause heat stress and heat strokes, which can be deadly.
“If something’s happening… you’re getting dizzy or lightheaded, acknowledge that and move to a cooler place, because sometimes we need to prioritize our health,” she said.
Due to the heat, several local shelters and public spaces served as cooling shelters for individuals to help mitigate risks of dehydration and heat-related illnesses.
As of July 15, Alandra Johnson with St. Charles Health System reported that the hospital saw a handful of patients treated for heat-related illnesses. The Deschutes County Medical Examiner reported no heat-related deaths as of July 10.
“It’s really important to just be aware of the signs and symptoms and pay attention to our bodies and the people around us that are more vulnerable,” said Horton.
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My first experience with a heart arrhythmia was as a young athlete. Pulling up to a belay after a hard rock-climbing pitch, my heart began to beat abnormally fast. I became slightly dizzy and felt shortness of breath –an awkward and frightening experience, especially as I was cliffside, perched hundreds of feet above the ground. After a few moments of focus and deep breathing, my heart bounced back to a regular beat, and my life continued without issue for several years.
A heart arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat and occurs when the electrical signals that tell the heart to beat are missent or disrupted. The heart may beat too fast or too slow, the pattern sporadic
Symptoms of an arrhythmia may include:
A fluttering, pounding or racing feeling in the chest
A fast or slow heartbeat
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Anxiety
Low energy
Lightheadedness, dizziness or fainting
Skipping the Beat
Heart arrhythmia is more common than you think
By David Sword
or inconsistent. A heart arrhythmia may feel like a fluttering, pounding or racing heartbeat. Some heart arrhythmias are harmless, while others may cause life-threatening symptoms.
Many years after my first symptoms, I began to experience rapid heartbeats more frequently, especially during sessions of skiing, cycling and climbing — activities making up the bulk of my lifestyle. After testing, my cardiologist diagnosed me with Atrial Fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is a quivering or irregular heartbeat, commonly referred to as AFib or AF, which, when left unchecked, can lead to blood clots, stroke or heart failure. According to the American Heart Association, over 12 million people are projected to have AFib by 2030.
In general, heart arrhythmias are grouped by the speed of the heart rate.
Tachycardia is a fast heartbeat, where the heart rate is greater than 100 beats a minute, and bradycardia the slower heartbeat cousin, where the rate is less than 60 beats a minute. But a low resting heart rate doesn't always mean there's a problem. If you're physically fit, your heart may be able to pump enough blood to the body with fewer than 60 beats a minute. According to the American College of Cardiology, several case studies over the last 20 years have shown a complex relationship between endurance exercise and the increased risk of developing AFib. The studies have shown that at low to moderate levels of exercise, the risk of AFib is
lower, but surprisingly, as exercise intervals and intensities are increased, the risk benefits actually decrease, meaning there is a higher rate of contracting AFib.
Normally, your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat, but in AFib, the upper chambers of the heart, or the atria, beat like a 4-year-old on the drums; chaotic and irregular. Because not enough blood is being pumped out of the atria, blood pools in the area. The pooled blood can clot – which can be extremely dangerous. If a blood clot forms, it can be pumped out of the heart to the brain, blocking the blood supply to the brain and causing a stroke. The clot risk is why patients with this condition (like me) are prescribed blood thinners. Untreated AFib doubles the risk of heart-related deaths and is associated with a fivefold increased risk for stroke. Yet many people are unaware that AFib is a serious condition. I was one of those people.
My AFib developed into Persistent Afib, where I was consistently out of sinus rhythm — the balanced and natural beat of the heart. My treatment started with cardioversion, where an electric impulse shocks the heart back to normal. After multiple attempts, it was recommended to receive an ablation, a minimally invasive surgery where the extra heartbeat impulse areas are cauterized. I am now one year post surgery, have been in sinus rhythm, and am enjoying the return to a more normal exercise life.
Terms to know:
Atrial flutter is similar to AFib, but the heartbeats are more organized. Atrial flutter also is linked to stroke.
Supraventricular tachycardia: A broad term which includes irregular heartbeats that start above the lower heart chambers, called the ventricles. Supraventricular tachycardia causes episodes of a pounding heartbeat that start and stop suddenly.
Ventricular fibrillation: Rapid and chaotic electrical signals cause the lower heart chambers to quiver instead of squeezing in a coordinated way. This serious problem can lead to death if a regular heart rhythm isn't restored within minutes. Most people with ventricular fibrillation have an underlying heart disease or had a serious injury. Ventricular fibrillation is an emergency that needs immediate medical help. It's the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death.
Ventricular tachycardia: A rapid, irregular heart rate that starts with faulty electrical signals in the lower heart chambers, called the ventricles. The rapid heart rate doesn't let the ventricles properly fill with blood, so the heart may not be able to pump enough blood to the body. Ventricular tachycardia may not cause serious problems in people with otherwise healthy hearts. In those with heart disease, ventricular tachycardia can be an emergency that needs immediate medical care.
Premature heartbeats: Extra beats that occur one at a time, sometimes in patterns that alternate with a regular heartbeat. If the extra beats come from the top chamber of the heart, they are called premature atrial contractions (PACs). If they come from the bottom chamber, they are called premature ventricular contractions (PVCs). A premature heartbeat may feel like your heart skipped a beat. These extra beats are generally not a concern. They rarely mean you have a more serious condition. Still, a premature beat can trigger a longer lasting arrhythmia, especially in people with heart disease. Occasionally, having very frequent premature ventricular beats may lead to a weak heart. Premature heartbeats may occur when resting. Stress, heavy exercise and the use of stimulants, such as caffeine or nicotine, also may cause premature heartbeats.
Left, an image of the author’s heart, post ablation. The orange circles are the ablation sites, where doctors zapped the extra electric impulses that were interfering with his normal heartbeat. Right, author David Sword enjoying the mountains.
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S SOUND Gathering for Music and Community
Central Oregon’s “largest locally owned and operated outdoor venue,”
General Duffy’s, brings national headliners to Redmond all season long
By Chris Young
It’s not uncommon to spot teenagers snacking on fries or ice cream on a warm afternoon, while gentlemen in Stetson hats, silver belt buckles and cowboy boots wander into the watering hole at Redmond’s General Duffy’s. The Highway 97-adjacent bar, food cart pod, sit-down restaurant and concert venue has a little bit of something for anyone who enjoys the sun-soaked environs of Central Oregon.
From lawn games to trivia night to Saturday market and Sunday brunch, overseeing it all is the namesake mascot: a massive, 12-point bull elk wearing a burgundy crown. Hung on high in his place of honor, General Duffy was brought home by Dick Robertson after a bow hunting trip in Eastern Oregon near the Silvies River. It was the first bull elk he’d shot after eight years of bow hunting, and the decisive arrow sits atop General Duffy’s expansive antlers.
He was nicknamed “‘The General’ because he had so many cows with him. He was really the king of the forest,” describes Tanner Robertson, who runs General Duffy’s with his parents, Susan and Dick. He represents “that romantic, majestic experience about being outdoors and the true appreciation of the wilderness; the experience of feeding your family and having that really close, intimate hunting adventure story. And then, of course, my mom wouldn’t let my dad hang General Duffy in the house, and so he built a tap house to share his love of adventure, hunting and outdoors with the community in a place that my mom would approve.”
Since 2019, the Robertsons have been building community at General Duffy’s. There are open mic nights and live music on the patio or a larger outdoor stage. Sometimes the shows are free; other times there’s an affordable cover. And there’s always room for dancing, food and drink.
Four years ago, the Robertsons saw an opportunity to throw a bigger concert event in their outdoor, triangular asphalt space. “We wanted to utilize our property for national artists to come in and [for] the community of Redmond to really enjoy,” Robertson says. He was also inspired by his first concert ever when he saw Everclear at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom in high school. So who’d he book? The Rose City-grown alternative and power pop rockers themselves, natch.
They’ve since branded their homegrown showcase General Duffy’s Summer Kickin’ Concert Series, booked a host of national touring country, pop and rock acts that draw crowds of up to
“One of the really cool things about bringing national touring shows to Redmond is the excitement and the energy that it brings.”
—TANNER ROBERTSON, GENERAL DUFFY’S
3,000, and cultivated a community of supportive fans and local businesses to help them pull it off.
“They recognized that there was an opportunity to grow their little watering hole into something bigger, which now has become what I believe to be the largest locally owned and operated outdoor venue in Central Oregon,” says Jennifer Davis of Breaking Free Media, who handles marketing, sponsorship sales and public relations. And while she jokingly apologizes for the NASCAR feel of promotional materials plastered with some 36 logos of stage or presenting sponsors alongside myriad local businesses, she whole-heartedly exclaims, “We couldn’t do without our partners, and we really mean it.”
“How do you put on bigger shows and bring in 38 Special, Trace Adkins and Smash Mouth without big corporate dollars?" Davis asks. Power in numbers. “Without those people, it wouldn’t
happen. It shows this incredible community really coming together to elevate Redmond. And it’s really beautiful.”
Easily overlooked if you’re simply looking for a good time, what really makes the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series special is that it’s entirely booked by the Robertson family: a mother, father and son team who’d never booked musical artists on this scale prior to a few years ago. When they decided to get serious about bringing talent to Redmond, “we took the initiative to reach out and build relationships in Nashville as the hub of country music. We took that grassroots approach,” Robertson explains.
“We go to Nashville once a year and reconnect with all of our friends to dream and conceive our Summer Kickin’ Concert Series lineup every year.” With the support of some established industry pros, “we’re able to do it as a family-owned establishment, and it makes it more special when we’ve seen the process from start to finish, through the correspondence of dreaming about this artist — Nate Smith or Elle King or Trace Adkins — and then we have that face-toface interaction with those agents,” who ultimately make decisions on where and when their artists will play.
The Robertsons also coordinate local vocalists to sing the National Anthem at every concert and are sometimes able to feature local talent as openers, like country musician Austin Lindstrom who
plays several spots this summer. The rest of the series will see country stars Trace Adkins, Nate Smith, ERNEST and Shane Smith & The Saints sharing the General Duffy’s stage with pop rockers Smash Mouth and the dynamic alt country and blues singer Elle King in July, August and September.
“One of the really cool things about bringing national touring shows to Redmond is the excitement and the energy that it brings,” Robertson says. “It’s really the network of families and business owners that have rallied behind [us]” to create the “community spirit that is generated by doing larger shows.”
Embracing these opportunities, both Davis and Robertson highlight General Duffy’s ability to give back, whether that’s fundraising for local high school sports, the people of Maui after the wildfire last year, or the Sisters-based nonprofit Mission 22, which supports veterans and is on-site during this summer’s concerts.
General Duffy’s Summer Kickin’ Concert Series
General Duffy’s Waterhole 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond Dates and prices vary by show; adult tickets start at $35 and child tickets at $20 Gates open at 4pm on show days; headliners at 8:30pm generalduffys.com
General Duffy’s Summer Kickin’ Concert Series continues from July to September with headliners including Trace Adkins, Nate Smith, Smash Mouth and Elle King.
Courtesy General Duffys
SOURCE PICKS
WEDNESDAY 07/17
BLUE MOUNTAINS TRAIL BBQ WITH GREATER HELLS CANYON COUNCIL
OREGON’S NEWEST LONG-DISTANCE TRAIL UPDATES
Join Greater Hells Canyon Council at Miller’s Landing picnic shelter to discuss the Blue Mountains Trail during a casual cookout. Greater Hells Canyon Council publicly launched Oregon’s newest long-distance trail, forming a 530-mile spiral between Wallowa Lake State Park and John Day. Maps, trail updates will be provided. Bring your aspirations for the summer and drinks or a side dish to share. Wed., July 17, 5:307:30pm, Millers Landing Park. 80 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Free.
THURSDAY 07/18
TRAIL TOWNS: CULTIVATING COMMUNITY THROUGH HIKING
A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR AMY CAMP
Many long-distance hikers love trail towns for food, beds and showers, but what do trail towns love about the hikers and the trail? Learn the answers to these kinds of questions and more from trail tourism expert Amy Camp, who will offer valuable knowledge and inspiration for leveraging trails to enhance community life through an informative Zoom meeting. Thu., July 18, 4-5:30pm. Online/Zoom. Free.
THURSDAY
THIRD THURSDAY IN NORTHWEST CROSSING
HANDMADE GOODS, MUSIC AND MORE!
Enjoy an evening of art, music and community every third Thursday of the month in Northwest Crossing at The Grove Market Hall. The pop-up makers market features a variety of local handmade crafts, artisanal goods, artists and more. Thu., July 18, 5-8pm at The Grove. 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Bend. Free.
THURSDAY 07/18
STICK FIGURE – SACRED SANDS SUMMER TOUR
A NEW ERA OF REGGAE MUSIC
With a distinctive sound developed through tireless attention to musicality and artistry, Stick Figure has redefined American reggae music. The release of Stick Figure’s latest album Wisdom signifies a new era of accessibility for reggae music, without sacrificing authenticity. Stick Figure performs on its Sacred Sands Summer Tour at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Thu., July 18 at 6pm. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $49.50.
FRIDAY
FAIRWELL FESTIVAL
AMAZING FOLK AND COUNTRY MUSIC
FairWell Festival is back for year two! Attendees of this year’s festival can delight in amazing performances from Billy Strings, Caamp, Kacey Musgraves and more, alongside a wide variety of local craft beer, wine and food experiences. Come for a day or stay the whole weekend with one-day and three-day tickets available. Fri., July 19-21, 4-11pm at Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. $160+.
YOGA ON THE LAWN
OUTDOOR YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS
Experience a delightful outdoor yoga flow on the lawn at Deschutes Brewery Warehouse. The yoga class SUNDAY
ERIN COLE-BAKER
FOLK SINGER
Folk music singer Erin Cole-Baker has stunning talent and songcraft guided by her lovely voice. Cole-Baker’s music features intimate lyrics, a rich, velvety voice and an engaging sense of melody. Enjoy an evening of lovely tunes at Thump Coffee. Sun., July 21, 3-4pm. Thump Coffee- NWX. 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.
FULL MOON CLIMBING
CLIMBING SESSION AT SMITH ROCK
Experience an evening of climbing at Smith Rock under the full moon. Take in the beauty of the state park, share a moment of mindfulness and have fun. The climbing sessions are led by Chockstone Climbing Guides, an AMGA accredited guide service. Basic climbing skills are required. Sun., July 21, 4-8pm at Smith Rock State Park Welcome Center. 10087 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne. $100.
TUESDAY 07/23
WHITEWATER WOMEN
MONTHLY MEETUP AT BEND WHITEWATER PARK
Every fourth Tuesday of the month through September is The Whitewater Women at Whitewater Park meetup. All self-identifying women are welcome. Attendees can meet other women paddlers and learn from each other. Beginners are welcome, there is no formal instruction, but tips and tricks from the community will be shared. Tues., July 23, 5-7:30pm at Bend Whitewater Park. 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. Free.
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THE THRILLS JULY 31 -AUGUST 4
104th Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo
Wednesday, July 31
THE FRAY
Thursday, August 1
BILLY CURRINGTON
Friday, August 2
YUNG GRAVY
Saturday, August 3
LIL’ KIM with BOW WOW
Unforgettable fun awaits at the Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo presented by Indian Head Casino. Live music, thrilling entertainment, stunning views. All included with paid admission.
Sunday, August 4
BANDA LOS RECODITOS with 512: The Selena Experience
KENDALL TOYOTA OF BEND FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES ON THE BI-MART STAGE DRONE SHOW
Prepare to be amazed! 300 drones paint the night sky. 400-foot-tall 3D moving images. A nationwide-acclaimed experience. Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo 2024!
SEA LION SPECTACULAR
World’s only traveling Sea Lion Attraction! Get up close to magnificent creatures. Educational and comedy shows. A unique, extraordinary experience.
COASTAL FARM & RANCH NPRA CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO
See the best NPRA Rodeo athletes from across the northwest compete in all your favorite rodeo events at the Coastal Farm & Ranch NPRA Rodeo presented by Cascade Lakes Design Group.
AMAZING FAIR FOOD
Calories don’t count when you’re at the Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo! Come taste your way through over 25 of the very best food and snack vendors, all serving up your Fair time favorites.
CALENDAR
17 Wednesday
The Belfry Sarah Shook and the Disarmers Sarah Shook and the Disarmers are kicking off touring the new record “Revelations.” Catch them at The Belfry on July 17, playing 10 new songs off Revelations plus the fan favorites. Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ clear-eyed, biting country-punk outfit. 7-10pm.
Bevel Craft Brewing Live Music with Space Falcon Come join Bevel Craft Brewing for some free music on the patio. Space Falcon, aka songwriter/ guitarist, Conner Bennett blends the art of heartfelt songwriting with funky blissful improvisation featuring a rotating cast of talent! 6-8pm. Free.
Bevel Craft Brewing FREE LIVE MUSIC: Desert Wheelhouse at Bevel Craft Brewing Relax on Bevel’s inviting outdoor patio and enjoy favorite classic rock, country and pop cover songs that will move you to dance as you’re transported from the 1960’s to 2020’s by our smooth vocals and tight harmonies. 6-8pm. Free.
The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company
Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to some local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Center Plaza at the Old Mill District HDCM Pop-Up Concerts: John Fawcett High Desert Chamber Music presents our fourth season of pop-up concerts this summer! Spotlight Chamber Players alumni violinist John Fawcett is back in Bend after receiving his Master’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music this year. He will perform works by Sarasate and more. 2-2:30pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.
Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Trance Folk Trio Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music by the Trance Folk Trio. 6-8pm. Free.
Deschutes Brewery & Public House
Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
General Duffy’s Waterhole Wednesday Night Open Mic Join Central Oregon School of Modern Music and General Duffy’s for the Wednesday night Open Mic! Play 3 songs. Groups of up to 3. Sign-up begins at 5:30. Food trucks, 25+ taps, drink specials! 6-9pm. Free.
JC’s Bar & Grill TRIVIA + Wing Wednesday!
$.75 cent wing special all day and trivia kicking off at 7:30pm. Don’t forget the infamous “physical” challenge as one of the categories (think musical chairs, limbo, paper airplane throwing etc)! Get a free appetizer by winning that round and happy hour pricing all week for the winning team. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.
Juniper Preserve Music on the Patio at Juniper Preserve Join Juniper Reserve for “Music on the Patio,” a summer series of live music performances happening every Wednesday evening on the patio by Grill on the Green at Juniper Preserve. 6-8pm. Free.
M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.
LIVE MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Raised in the mountains of British Columbia and Appalachian North Carolina, Anna Katarina is a singersongwriter known for her authentic voice, candid lyrics and genre-blending compositions. Her music draws inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell and Sheryl Crow. Tues., July 23, 7-9pm at Silver Moon Brewing.
Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam hosted by Derek Michael Marc Sign-up sheet is available at 6:30pm. 7-9pm. Free.
Oblivion Pour House Last Call Trivia Wednesday Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm.
Prost! Bend Trivia Prost! UKB Trivia is now at Prost! Bend on Wednesdays at 7pm! Genuine UKB Trivia is no average trivia night! Meet up with friends, win gift card prizes for top teams! Enjoy Prost’s authentic beer and food menu. Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins! 7-9pm. Free.
The Vault Taphouse at Kobold Brewing Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Serafima and the Shakedowns w/ Mary Eliza VTP Presents: Serafima & the Shakedowns w/ Mary Eliza in the Pub at VTP on July 17. With a keen eye for life and love, Serafima sings about the experience of a modern day woman in all its sparkle and grit. Through reflective hyperbole and honest observation, her lyrics dance their way to the front of your heart, and live in the back of your head. 7pm. Free.
18 Thursday
The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar. 6-8pm. Free.
Austin Mercantile Paul Eddy Local singer/ songwriter sings hits through the decades, plus originals. 4:30-6:30pm. Free.
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursday at Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:308:30pm. Free.
The Yard at Bunk + Brew Young Guns Please join us for a night of song in the round as Young Guns David Liabraaten and Kyle Hubbard trade songs and stories. 7-9pm. Free.
Drake Park Munch & Music Summit Health and PacificSource present Munch and Music, a free concert series in Drake Park. Presented by The Source Weekly and Hayden Homes we will be celebrating its 33rd season! Live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and local artists! The music lineup for the Munch and Music: July 18 - The Dandy Warhols with special guest Not Your Ex Lover July 25 - Kalimba with special guest That 90’s Band Aug. 1 - Fruition with special guest Toast & Jam Aug. 8 - Precious Byrd with special guest Dad Bods and Hella Shy 5:30-9pm. Free.
Dump City Dumplings Local Live music night Local live music showcase at dump city every Thursday. $1 off beverages and dumplings. Paul eddy 7/18 Connor Bennett 7/25 Kerry Sheehan 5:30pm. Free.
Elements Public House Trivia Night at Elements Public House with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm! Featuring QuizHead.games Trivia is every Thursday night! Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. Free.
Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Live at the Vineyard: Doc Ryan Trio Michael “Doc” Ryan has been a fixture on the local music scene since the early 2000s. Originally from Dallas, Texas, the roots-rocking guitarist, singer-songwriter and orthopedic surgeon relocated to Bend in 1995 with his family and soon became involved in the local scene.” 5-8pm. $15.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Stick Figure - Sacred Sands Summer Tour Stick Figure performs signature American reggae and spreads positive vibes. 6pm. $49.50.
Northside Bar & Grill Jared McComas Local solo artist, Jared McComas performs at Northside Bar and Grill. 8-10pm. Free.
Open Space Event Studios Comedian Tyler Boeh at Open Space Bend Join a night of laughter with Comedian Tyler Boeh at Open Space Event Studios! Tyler Boeh’s award winning “beat-boxing” talent and ability to shift seamlessly from well-crafted material to improvised exchanges keep audiences in awe. 7:30-9:30pm. $20.
Pangaea Guild Hall Intro to D&D Workshop
Calling all adventurers! Have you wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but have no idea where to start? Pangaea Guild Hall presents an “Intro to D&D” workshop series hosted by yours truly, Guildmaster Chris! Learn to build and play your own D&D character. Call or email to reserve your spot! 6-9pm. $10.
River’s Place Chained to Stone ‘90s rock tribute band Chained to Stone comes to perform at River’s Place. 6-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.
Stoller Wine Bar Bend Barringer & Baker
Mark Barringer (guitar and vocals) and Bob Baker (violin) perform music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Their creative arrangements and musicality are worth hearing. 6-8pm. Free.
The Lot Live Music with Rob Gregerson A oneman band of the modern age, using acoustic instruments and electronic looping. His captivating style has a masterful building of soundscapes, creating both original and familiar sounds. Enjoy the extensive experience of a wide variety of bands from rock, folk and funk to bluegrass, jazz and electronica. 6-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Rachael Kilgour VTP Presents: Rachael Kilgour in the Pub at VTP. “I think I’m gonna make a Dad album,” songwriter Rachael Kilgour heard herself blurt out one afternoon in an Asheville recording studio. She was in the final days of tracking her EP Game Changer (2019), and in the final months, as it would turn out, of her father’s life. She had just written a new song, “Dad Worked Hard.” 8pm. Free.
19 Friday
Bend Cider Co. John Shipe Come out to Tumalo for a lovely summer evening with the folk/ Americana stylings of John Shipe. A PNW favorite for 30+ years, Shipe delivers vivid musical tales with a sweetly seasoned voice and worthy guitar work. Cold ciders, beers, and light appetizers. Outside food welcome. Kid and dog friendly. 6-8pm. Free.
Bridge 99 Brewery Karaoke Friday’s at Bridge 99 All your favorite songs with hostess, Miss Mindy! 7-9pm. Free.
Cheba Hut Sun Sets Comedy Open Mic Sun Sets is a free comedy open mic every Friday. Sign-up 7:30. Starts 8pm. Enjoy the nice summer weather and the fresh heat from these local legends. It’s a toasty good time. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 7:30-10pm. Free.
Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center Fairwell Festival Fairwell Festival is back for year two! Coming to the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center July 19-21! Enjoy amazing performances from Billy Strings, Caamp, Kacey Musgraves and more alongside a wide variety of local craft beer, wine, and food experiences. Come for a day or stay the the whole weekend, 1-day and 3-day tickets available! And don’t miss the premium experience ticket packages to elevate your weekend! Tickets are on sale now - get yours at https://www.fairwellfestival.com/ -21, 4-11pm. $100-$1,500.
Courtesy Anna Katarina Music Facebook
CENTRAL OREGON’S
JAN.
TERRY REYNOLDS
SALLY RUSSELL
SAM DAVIS & CAROLYN AIRRIESS
SEPTEMBER
Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS PLUS SUMMIT EXPRESS JAZZ BAND
It's a swinging night of seminal New Orleans classics, rollicking renditions of Jelly Roll Morton’s “Animule Ball,” Louis Armstrong’s “Back O’ Town Blues,” plus Zippers' favorites – all with costumes and arrangements recalling a Roaring '20s speakeasy.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
THE MODERN GENTLEMEN
With an extraordinary origin story starting out as members of the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame band “The Four Seasons”, Landon Beard, Todd Fournier and brothers Brian Brigham and Brandon Brigham were almost predestined to become the MODERN day keepers of the classics.
Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE & ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
We asked and your votes have been tallied! Central Oregon’s top two favorite classic rock bands are back in an exclusive Tower double-header.
OCTOBER
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
HENRY CHO
From Tonight Show appearances, hosting NBC comedy specials, and starring in his own cable sitcom, Cho is the first comedian inducted into The Grand Ole Opry since 1973. Born in Memphis…actually South Memphis...makes Cho South Korean (Henry’s joke, not ours!).
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024
TAPESTRY: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING
Starring Jeannie Austin on piano and vocals, plus singers and a full band, Tapestry faithfully recreates a Carole King concert with all her hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Natural Woman”, “It’s Too Late”, “So Far Away”, “I Feel the Earth Move” and “Beautiful.”
Monday, Oct. 21, 2024
NPR’S SCOTT SIMON: “ORCHESTRATING PROPAGANDA: DISINFORMATION THAT SWINGS”
The multi-faceted and personable host of Weekend Edition Saturday since1985 reveals how German jazz performers broadcast popular big band tunes with repurposed propaganda lyrics to weaken American resolve during World War II. Scott's personal insights and Antisemitism research unveil the dangers of disinformation technology, then and now. VIP ticket packages available.
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024
AMERICAN AUTHORS
Special Guest - DWLLRS
New York pop-rockers American Authors saw their debut single “Best Day of My Life” featured in ads, movies, TV and video games around the world. It reached number one on Billboard's 2014 Adult Pop Songs chart, and powered tours with Andy Grammar, OneRepublic, The Revivalists, and The Fray. Southern California alternative pop duo DWLLRS opens this unique show.
Monday, Oct. 28, 2024
CAPITOL COMEDY
Talented singers and impressionists poke fun at both sides of the political aisle with sketches, parodies, mock commercials and “news breaks” for a night of muchneeded laughter one week before the Presidential election.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
AN EVENING WITH OLD DOMINION'S BRAD TURSI
Guitarist and songwriter for country music's reigning Vocal Group of the Year – Old Dominion –Tursi showcases hits and debuts new material in an intimate show exclusively at the Tower.
Celebrate the holidays LIVE and LOCAL with family, friends and visitors at the Tower!
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025
VILLALOBOS BROTHERS
The Villalobos Brothers are a GRAMMY-Award-winning family band, recognized as one of the foremost Contemporary Mexican ensembles in the world. With their unique fusion of Mexican folk, jazz, and classical music, they have captivated audiences across the United States, Mexico, India, Russia, and Canada.
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 "SPACE, HOPE & CHARITY"
An independent documentary film about Charity Woodrum, a young woman from rural Oregon whose dream of becoming an astrophysicist is nearly derailed when she suffers a devastating tragedy. With help from friends old and new, she finds her way back to the distant galaxies where she feels most at peace.
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 ALUMINUM SHOW
This outstanding and energetic experience for the entire family is a delightful tour de force combining oversized puppets, theatrical staging and stunning choreography to tell a sci-fi story with out-of-this-world humor.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025
PACK DRUMLINE
The world was introduced to Pack Drumline when they kicked off Season 17 of "America’s Got Talent" and then performed at Super Bowl LVIII. Don't miss their precision percussion and musical moves on the Tower stage.
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS
Everything you expect—and then some!—from an Irish holiday special: authentic reels and jigs; energetic step dancing; traditional folk tunes and carols; and lively audience interaction.
Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 14-15, 2024 CENTRAL OREGON MASTERSINGERS –FESTIVAL OF CAROLS
Formed in 2005, and currently under the direction of Christian Clark, the Central Oregon Mastersingers are comprised of many of the area’s finest singers who share a common passion for aspiring to the best in choral music.
Performance Sponsor: Harcourts The Garner Group Enjoy the return of our family-friendly holiday salute to the liveliest songs and stories of the season.
Sunday-Monday, Dec. 29-30, 2024
JINGLE YOUR BELLS –
A NIGHT OF IMPROV COMEDY
The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.” It's “Whose Line Is It Anyway” meets the Tony Awards!
JANUARY
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER
Jazz at Lincoln Center brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz.
MOVIES PAGE to SCREEN Free Books & A Movie!
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 “HOTEL FOR DOGS"
(Screening in Spanish with English subtitles)
Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 “HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN”
Friday, Mar. 14, 2025 “TANGLED”
Friday, May 9, 2025 “MARY POPPINS” (2018)
Community collaboration with:
LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now) is the Tower’s award-winning educational series of world-renown artists enhancing learning for more than 53,000 Central Oregon students since 2011. Upcoming shows feature the out-of-this-world "Aluminum Show" and America's Got Talent's "Pack Drumline." (both pictured on cover)
EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIP
A tax-deductible membership with the nonprofit Tower Theatre ensures Central Oregon’s home of performing arts continues to present diverse artists, educate students, support regional nonprofits, and bring the community together. Benefits include early access to tickets, discounts, complimentary popcorn, and VIP parking.
The historic 460-seat Tower Theatre is owned and operated by the Tower Theatre Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Our mission is to be Central Oregon's leading performing arts organization, providing cultural and educational programs that make essential contributions to the region's lifestyle and strength of community.
The performances in this guide are presented by the Tower Theatre Foundation and reflect our vision of furthering Central Oregon as a dynamic hub of culture. The theatre is rented by film festivals, conferences, and nonprofits for an additional 150 events this season.
Find the full schedule of events at towertheatre.org
CALENDAR EVENTS
Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Live at the Vineyard: Reno & Cindy
Another great year of concerts at the Vineyard with Reno and Cindy’s live music! An amazing duo with great vocals Reno comes from great music heritage and can play almost any song by ear. 6-9pm. $15.
Immersion Brewing THE DUCC Comedy Showcase presented by BUCC Every 3rd Friday of the month THE DUCC will land in the Backroom of Immersion Brewing at the Box factory in Bend, OR. Come experience a comedy showcase featuring mainly local talent, occaisional special guests, plenty of surprises and audience interaction!
RESPECT THE DUCC! Hosted by Eric Oren. Third Friday of every month, 7-9pm. $20-25.
Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff. Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Aging With Laughter! Comedy show for those of us who want to be in bed by 9:30! Finally, a comedy show for those of us who want to be in bed by 9:30! My shows are more wit than raunch. This show is a benefit for J Bar J Youth Services. Join us for a few laughs and help kids at risk. 7pm. $20 online $25 at the door.
Hardtails Bar & Grill CANDY-O,
Worlds Best Tribute to The Cars The original CARS broke up in 1988, but their music’s popu larity and influence have never faded beginning with their first hit single “Just What I needed” in 1977 and the group’s first two albums “The Cars” and “Candy-o” in 1978 and 1979. Candy-O “The Ultimate Tribute to the Cars” 8-10pm. $20.
Maragas Winery Sunset Live Music entertainment at Maragas Winery. Close your eyes and you’ll believe you’re in the big city listening to excellent musicians. Open your eyes and take in the beauty of our vineyard, pastoral countryside, Smith Rock and multiple peaks of the casdades! This Sat. July 20, gate opens at 6pm. 7-9pm. $10.
Northside Bar & Grill Chained To Stone Covers of alternative ‘90s songs by Alice In Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Helmet, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. 8-11pm. Free.
Open Space PARADIGM - A Night of Desert Symphonics Prepare to be transported by an eclectic blend of Organic, Desert, Bass, and House compilations and transformative melodic expressions. PARADIGM is designed to unite a community of like-minded individuals in a shared experience of pure joy and connection. This will be an extraordinary night out you won’t want to
Savor the crisp white wines crafted by our esteemed winemaker, Linda Donovan Perfect for warm summer days, these delightful wines are now available at an irresistible summer sale price! Don't miss out on this refreshing offer: Just $35 a bottle while supplies last
Dr Emily Livengood, ND
Juniper Preserve Free Your Voice. Cave Choir & Sound Bath In a special cave choir, lead by Deena Kamm, we will practice movement and vocalizations to find our voice and release any insecurities to the void of the cave. Open your hearts bringing awareness to the energy in your voice and body and then relax deeply for a sound bath. 10am. $55.
River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.
River’s Place The Deltaz Based in Nashville The Deltaz are brothers Ted (guitar, vocals) and John Siegel (drums, harmonica, vocals). Their music is full of heavy blues, roots rock, classic country, and blood harmonies that only two brothers can deliver. 6-8pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.
Thump Coffee - NW Crossing Singer Erin Cole-Baker Performs on Guitar Enjoy Erin Cole-Baker’s timeless and stunning songcraft, guided by her gorgeous voice. “GO! Magazine” has called her “one of the more constant and compelling voices on the Central Oregon music scene”. 3-4pm. Free.
22 Monday
Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays at Bridge 99 Trivia Mondays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm.
The Yard at Bunk + Brew Open Mic Monday Sign Up at 5:30pm. Time: 6-8pm. 3 song maximum/or 15-minute spots. Singles/duos/ trios (no bands) (Cajun OK). Food and beverage carts on-site. Originals or covers. Minors welcome. 6-8pm. Free.
Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free.
On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy Open
Mic Join the #1 Open Mic at Silver Moon Brewing every Monday! Sign-ups at 6:30pm sharp. Perform or watch—maybe even witness a Roast Battle! Plus, opportunities for paid gigs. 6:30-9pm. Free.
SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Monday Big Lawn Series The Suttle Lodge is a perfect stop for touring bands and musicians, allowing the Lodge to showcase some incredible artists from near and far. Catch a variety of tunes on the big lawn every Monday from 6-8pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Ska, Punk, & Metal Night Join us for a night of ska, punk, and metal. Featuring: Big Brother (Ska Punk from Canada) Corrupt Vision (Ska Grind from California) Gathering (Local Black Metal) Weapon world (Local GrindCore) Disposable Scum (Local hardcore Punk) 8pm. $15-$20.
Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.
23 Tuesday
Bangers & Brews Redmond UKB Trivia Tuesdays UKB Trivia Tuesdays 6:30pm start time at Bangers and Brews in Redmond! Join this week for this unique “Live Trivia Game Show.” Meet up to compete for prizes! UKB Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins. Great menu and beers! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Bend Ecstatic Dance An all-out, full-on, spectacular music and free-form movement journey happens every Tuesday on one of the biggest dance floors in Bend. A no-booze and no-shoes venue. No experience required, no dance instructions given. Just really excellent music curation and a big, clean floor to explore your unique movement across. 7:45-10pm. $15-$25 sliding scale.
The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Shine Your Light (Open Mic) Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Hosted By: Mari. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All artists welcome! 6pm. Free.
The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. If you wish to perform sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free.
Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Head Games
Trivia Night Live multi-media trivia every other Tuesday at Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5, Bend. Free to play, win prizes, teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Ossig Karaoke with DJ Chris. 7-9pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Anna Katarina Anna Katarina, named one of Canada’s 8 hottest emerging artists by Exclaim! Magazine, is a singer-songwriter known for her authentic voice, candid lyrics, and genre-blending compositions, raised in the mountains of British Columbia and Appalachian North Carolina. Her music draws inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell and Sheryl Crow. Yet, she crafts a unique path within Indie-Pop/Rock and Americana, driven by the emotions behind her songs. 7-9pm. $8.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Jake Xerxes Fussell
Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. 9pm. $18.
Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games
Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.
MUSIC
Ghost of Brian Craig Solo acoustic rock music is infused with the rich combination of the American southwest the cultural influences and Pacific Northwest. With a style that blends elements of folk, rock, and country using simple acoustic looping, harmonica and music backing. July 17, 6-8pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend. Free.
Traditional Music and Instruments of Latin America Chilean musician and professor at Lewis & Clark College, Freddy O. Vilches, PhD, will talk about the rich musical traditions and instruments of Latin America. He will feature and demonstrate several traditional instruments including quena, zampoñas, charango, Venezuelan cuatro, Maracas (Venezuelan and Caribbean), Güiros, and Claves. July 17, 1-2pm. Sisters Library, 110 North Cedar Street, Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
DANCE
Bend Dance Project Adult Community Drop-in Class Join nonprofit Bend Dance Project for an adult intermediate level drop-in dance class. Styles include classic jazz, street jazz, modern and lyrical. Teachers and styles rotate monthly. Supportive and welcoming atmosphere! Suggested donation $10. Fridays, 12:15-1:45pm. Acadamie De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-7281063. dancevelocity@live.com. $10.
Scottish Country Dance A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.
FILM EVENTS
‘80s Summer Films - Sixteen Candles Bust out your walkman’s and hairspray cause’ Tin Pan’s taking it back to the ‘80s and celebrating some of the decade’s classic films. July 18, 8:30pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $12.
Psychedelic Film Series - Fantastic Fungi Join Tin Pan Theater for the inaugural film of the Central Oregon Psychedelic Film Series, in collaboration with Central Oregon Psychedelic Society-- we kick off the series with Fantastic Fungi! July 17, 7pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $12.
ARTS + CRAFTS
Crafts & Drafts Brewery Paint Party Unleash your inner artist and join us for a fun-filled evening of Crafts and Drafts at Craft Kitchen and Brewery. Our adult paint nights are the perfect way to unwind and explore your creative side, all while enjoying delicious craft beers and good company. No experience is necessary. July 18, 6-8pm. Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave #103, Bend. Contact: 541-480-7491. sarahanneswoffer@gmail.com. $45.
Create Patterns for Stained Glass using Procreate and Cricut This class is ideal for students who have taken the basics of stained glass and are ready to start designing their own projects. In this lesson we will cover the basics of using Procreate and a Cricut printer to streamline your pattern process. You will need to bring an ipad. Mon, July 22, 6pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5413882283. classes@diycave.com. $99.
Fused Glass Plant Stakes - Flowers and Mushrooms This workshop is great for beginner glass artists and people who would just like to learn the joys of fused glass. This workshop is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass mushrooms or flowers under the guidance of an experienced instructor. July 20, 2-4pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. classes@diycave.com. $169.
Intro to Wood Lathe Turning Learn the basics of the Wood Lathe, one of the most popular tools in the wood shop. This class focuses on “spindle turning”, where you use the lathe to create beautiful table legs, candlesticks, tool handles, small vases, bottle openers or stoppers, holiday ornaments, rolling pins, and so much more. July 22, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $179.
Journal making/book binding workshop Learn the fundamental techniques of section-sewn binding, a timeless and versatile binding method, to craft a hand-made journal and the skill-set and equipment for further binding endeavors. Beginners are welcome! All materials are provided and step-by-step instructions and tips will be shared to ensure your success! July 18, 4-7pm. FREAK’N ART, 1265 NW Wall st., Bend. Contact: 541-508-7438. hellofreaknart@ gmail.com. $65.
Learn the Art of Fused Glass Learn the basics of creating fused glass art using colorful glass and a variety of glass tools. Suitable for hanging indoors or outdoors, your will have the choice to make a mobile, windchime or set of coasters that will bring fun and color to any space. July 18, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $119.
Radiance Revival Weekend Immersion Immerse yourself in dance, yoga, empowerment practices, ritual, community + VIP seat at a world-class Indian music and dance concert! If you are ready to live your radiance, join us to ignite your glow! Choose to dance, listen, share, drink tea, sing, saunter, luxuriate in your expanded essence your unlimited you! July 19, 6:30-8:30pm. Contact: https://templetribalfusion.com/radiance-bend/. $150 - $275.
PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS
Bend’s Fire History Examine significant local fires in the Bend area, both wildland and structural, with Retired Bend Fire Department Battalion Chief, Dave Howe. He’ll explain how those fires changed the way fires of that type are handled, and give tips for how Bend residents can raise their chances for protecting their homes. July 17, 6-7pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 5413121029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
American folk band from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Caamp formed when Taylor Meier and Evan Westfall met and bonded over a shared love of music and a shared love of home. The two began writing and performing and quickly grew a rapid fan base. See the band perform at FairWell Festival on Sat., July 20, 9:15-11pm at Deschutes County Fairgrounds.
Courtesy Caamp Facebook
CALENDAR
Prineville: Past and Present - Presentation and Book Launch Journey through time with historian Steve Lent in his latest work, Prineville: Past and Present. This stunning book offers a vivid portrayal of Prineville’s rich history through a unique blend of vintage photographs and contemporary images, capturing the transformation of our charming town over the decades. July 18, 6-7pm. A.R. Bowman Museum - Community Room, 246 N. Main St., Prineville. Contact: 541447-3715. sbriscoe@crookcountyor.gov. Free. Resilience and Recovery - The Return of Wolves Learn more about the charismatic and controversial wolf with Aaron Bott the regional wolf biologist for Central Oregon, employed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. July 23, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
THEATER
L. Frank Baum’s: The Wizard of Oz Play Beat Children’s Theatre is very excited to announce our Summer 2024 production – The Wizard of Oz! Based on the beloved book by L. Frank Baum, and adapted by Anne Coulter Martens, this non-musical version Dorothy and her journey through Oz will be sure to bring joy and fun! Fri, July 19, 7-8:30pm, Sat, July 20, 2-3:30 and 7-8:30pm, Sun, July 21, 2-3:30pm, Fri, July 26, 7-8:30pm, Sat, July 27, 2-3:30 and 7-8:30pm and Sun, July 28, 2-3:30pm. Cascade Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: lindsay.russell@beatonline.org. $15-20. Merry Wives of Windsor The Comedic Romantic Misadventures of Shakespeare’s Falstaff All ages Show. Run Dates & Locations: 7/18 and 7/19 at Deschutes Historical Museum. 7:30pm 7/20 at Pioneer Park. 7:30pm 7/21 at Duffy’s. 3pm. 7/25 at Bendstillery. 7:30pm 7/26 at Maragas. Deschutes County Historical Society and Museum, 129 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: 541788-1437. raechelgilland7@gmail.com. $20.
Sunriver Stars Presents “Death of a Salesman” SSCT is pleased to present “Death of a Salesman,” July 19-27, at Unity Spiritual Community. Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize winning tragedy, tells the story of Willy Loman – an everyday, aging, traveling salesman – as he struggles for success in search of the dying promise of the American Dream. Fri, July 19, 7:30-10pm, Sat, July 20, 7:3010pm, Thu, July 25, 7:30-10pm, Fri, July 26, 7:3010pm and Sat, July 27, 2-4:30pm. Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: info@sunriverstars.org. $20.
WORDS
Author Event: American Flygirl by Susan Tate Ankeny Susan Tate Ankeny, daughter of a WWII bombardier and great-granddaughter of Oregon Pioneers, brings to light the life of Hazel Ying Lee (born in Portland in 1912), the first Asian American woman to earn a pilot’s license, join the WASPs, and fly for the United States military. July 18, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 5413066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $5. Out of This World Book Club Please join us for Out of This World Book Club. We will be discussing Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. July 22, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 5413066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
Kacey Musgraves is an American country singer, songwriter and musician from Golden, Texas. She’s won six Grammys, including ‘Album of the Year’ in 2019, as well as seven Country Music Association Awards and three Academy of Country Music Awards. Kacey Musgraves takes the stage at FairWell Festival this weekend. Sun., July 21, 10-11:30pm at Deschutes County Fairgrounds.
Poetry Night at Lone Pine Join for a poetry night at Lone Pine during Apèro Hours. Spoken word with an open mic option. All ages. Wine, beer, bites and of course coffee. Third Saturday of every month, 5:30-8pm. Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, 910 NW Harriman, Bend. Contact: lonepinecoffee@gmail.com. Free.
OUTDOOR EVENTS
Backpacking Food Workshop Learn the foundations of creating your own backpacking meals. Make three delicious, lightweight and nutrient-dense meals to take home. Limited spots available, more information and reservations through website. July 21, 9-10:30am. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: 503-888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail.com. $35.
Bend Elks vs. Corvallis Knights Come watch The Bend Elks - a collegiate summer baseball team located in Bend. The Elks are founding members of the West Coast League and play their home games at Vince Genna Stadium. Sat, July 20, 6:35pm, Sun, July 21, 6:35pm and Fri, Aug. 2, 6:35pm. Vince Genna Stadium, Fourth & Wilson Street, Bend. $12-$22.
Full Moon Climbing AfternoonSmith Rock Let’s go climbing! These afternoon cragging sessions are an opportunity to be outside, take in the beauty of Smith Rock, share a moment of mindfulness and have fun! Chockstone Climbing Guides is an AMGA accredited guide service. Full Moon Afternoons 4pm-8pm, basic climbing skills required Fri, June 21, 4-8pm, Sun, July 21, 4-8pm, Mon, Aug. 19, 4-8pm and Tue, Sept. 17, 4-8pm. Smith Rock State Park - Welcome Center, 10087 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne. Contact: 541318-7170. info@goclimbing.com. $100.
Introduction to Trail Running Series
All paces welcome! There is a no-drop policy meaning no one gets left behind. We will explore new trails each week and cover topics such as hydration, tips for running in heat, footing, etc. Participants can join at any time. $25 for the entire series. Tue, July 23, 6pm, Tue, July 30, 6pm and Tue, Aug. 6, 6pm. Location TBA, Location TBA, Location TBA. Contact: alpenglowendurancellc@gmail.com. $25.
Plant Hike Join the Deschutes Land Trust for a summer hike to learn about the plants of the Metolius Preserve. Explore the transition zone where wet westside and dry eastside plants converge in the mixed conifer forest of the Metolius Preserve. Registration is required. July 17, 9am-1pm. Metolius Preserve, near Camp Sherman, Sisters. Free.
Trail Towns: Cultivating Community through Hiking Many long-distance hikers love trail towns for the food, beds, and showers, but what do trail towns love about the hikers and the trail? Beyond the economic impact of hikers spending money in the communities, what benefit do trail towns receive from these trails? July 18, 4-5:30pm. Contact: 541-638-0671. renee@longdistancetrailconsulting.com. Free.
Weekly Yoga at Drake Park Catch Emily teaching an hour of restorative flow at Drake Park every Tuesday from 5-6 PM. Bring a mat that can get dirty, a water bottle and come move your body! This is a slow moving, free yoga class! You’ll see Emily toward the boat ramp! Donations are appreciated! Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Through July 30. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6132. doyogaoutside@gmail. com. Free.
Whitewater Women Whitewater Women at the Whitewater Park meetup All self identifying women welcome!!! Meet other women paddlers and learn from eachother! No formal instruction, participate at your own risk, this is a community meetup not a course. Beginners welcome! Tue, June 25, 5:30-7pm, Tue, July 23, 5:30-7pm, Tue, Aug. 27, 5:30-7pm and Tue, Sept. 24, 5:30-7pm. Bend Whitewater Park, 166 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. Contact: wwpslaydies@ gmail.com. Free.
Yoga on the Lawn @ Deschutes Brewery Warehouse Yoga Flow for all levels and all ages. Bring a mat, towel, or blanket and water! This is a donation based class with 50% of donations going to Shepard’s House Women’s and Children’s center and Discover Your Forest. Sat, July 20, 9-10am, Sat, July 27, 9-10am, Sat, Aug. 17, 9-10am and Sat, Aug. 24, 9-10am. Deschutes Brewery Warehouse, 399 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend.com. Free.
VOLUNTEER
Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing.
Dog Adoption Event Hosted by Amazing Dogs Rescue Dog adoption event at PetSmart hosted by amazing dogs rescue. Check out adoptable dogs online at amazingdogs.org Every two weeks at PetSmart 11-1pm. Every other Sunday, 11am-1pm. PetSmart, 63455 N. Highway 97, Bend. Repair Café at SCP Redmond Join for a Repair Café with host SCP Redmond Hotel! Got a broken something? Bring it to one of the Repair Cafés at the hotel! July 17, 5:30-7:30pm. SCP Redmond Hotel, 521 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond. Contact: 541-508-5410. priscilla@ envirocenter.org. Free.
GROUPS + MEETUPS
Bend Butte Babes Where you Butte babes at? All ages, all activity levels. Meet at Pilot Butte Trailhead 10am Sundays for a group morning hike! Sundays, 10am. Through July 28. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Contact: bendboardingbabes@gmail.com. Free.
Blue Mountains Trail BBQ with Greater Hells Canyon Council Hello Bend trail lovers! Join Greater Hells Canyon Council at Miller’s Landing picnic shelter to discuss the Blue Mountains Trail during a casual cookout. We’ll bring maps, trail updates, and the main course - bring your aspirations for the summer and drinks or a side dish to share! July 17, 5:30-7:30pm. Miller’s Landing Park, 80 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend. Contact: 541-398-8142. pip@hellscanyon.org. Free.
Commerce & Coffee @ J Bar J Youth Services — Come extend your professional network at J Bar J Youth Services while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Great Harvest. The best part? It is free to attend for members! Non-member pricing is $10 per person. July 18, 8-9:30am. J Bar J Youth Services, 62895 Hamby Road, Bend. Free to Chamber Members | $10.00 for Non-Members..
Ribbon Cutting for The Newberry Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton— July 17 The Newberry Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, formerly known as DoubleTree, has been newly renovated! Join us in celebrating their new space with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration to follow. Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4:30 PM. RSVP recommended to Delaney O’Connor @ delaney. oconnor@hilton.com. July 17, 4-6pm. Doubletree/Hilton, 300 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Free. Single Mingle and Speed Dating Indulge in a night of mingling and laughter. Exclusively for those 21 and over, this is your chance to engage in female to male speed dating. Please RSVP. Every fourth Saturday, 6-8pm. Through Dec. 28. Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6145. events@ oregonsingleites.com. $5.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 AT 7PM SATURDAY, JULY 20 AT 9PM
JULY 19 AT 7PM
Courtesy Kacey Musgraves Facebook
CALENDAR EVENTS
FUNDRAISING
Changing Futures 2024 - Circle of Friends fundraising event Join Circle of Friends and our host, Anthony Poponi, as we come together to make a positive impact in the lives of children and youth in need. Enjoy a wonderful sampling of delights from Luckey’s Woodsman and dance to Toast and Jam! July 20, 6-8:30pm. Sisters Art Works Building, 204 W. Adams Ave., Sisters. Contact: 541-588-6445. info@ circleoffriendsoregon.org. $100.
Munch and Music with Toy for Tots A booth for Marine Corps League 1308 Toys for Tots Early Start at Munch and Music in Drake Park. Please BRING A TOY. We are supported by: Band of Brothers, VVA, VFW, and Summit Health and the people of Bend, LaPine, Redmond, Prineville, and Sisters. Thu, July 18, Thu, July 25, Thu, Aug. 1 and Thu, Aug. 8, 5:30-9:30pm. James (Bill) Gabriel, 1631 NE Cliff Dr, Bend. Contact: 818-585-2111. cyncyc@gmail.com. Free. Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon partners with The YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! Bingo cards are $25 per person. Family friendly fundraising! Free general admission, $10 early entry. Sundays, 10amNoon. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-639-1730. hello@ younimovement.com. $10-$200.
EVENTS + MARKETS
Good Bad Rad Block Party Good Bad Rad Vintage is having a Community Block Party! Vinyl Tunes, Good Food and Great Deals. Shop with our 20+ local makers, creators and vintage lovers. Score new digs at our $10 booth. There is something for everyone. See you there. Third Sunday of every month, Noon-4pm. Through Aug. 18. Good Bad Rad Vintage, 61419 S. Hwy 97 Suite B, Bend. Contact: 6199575340. vintagesonsbend@ gmail.com. Free.
Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
Discover a bounty of seasonal produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese, handmade items, beautiful flowers, tasty morsels, and so much more! Support our local farmers and artisans. Open every Saturday during summer season from 10am to 2pm. Northwest Crossing Drive. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 28. NorthWest Crossing, Northwest Crossing, Bend. Free.
Purple Hands Wine Tasting Join us at the bar with Margaux Lemma from Purple Hands Winery. She is part of the small team that operates the winery and vineyards. Taste and experience her detailed perspective on what makes Purple Hands one of the valley’s most coveted wineries. No reservations required. July 18, 4-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. Price varies.
Tuesday Wine on the Deck Come sit, relax and learn from the different local wineries featured on our year-round wine list. Each glass will be paired with a unique array of small-plates from our chef, using season ingredients to complement each wine. Restorations required. Purchase tickets via the Bend Ticket link. Tuesdays, 3-6pm. Through Aug. 27. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $60.
HEALTH + WELLNESS
Saturday Market at Duffy’s General Duffy’s very first Saturday market! There are almost 40 vendors signed up for our spring and summer vendor markets. The market will run May 4 through July 20 this year and have candle vendors, a florist, leather goods and so much more. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through July 20. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.
Sisters Farmers Market Visit Sisters Farmers Market to experience the bounty of Central Oregon! Browse fresh produce, locally raised meats, seafood, artisanal food products, and find the perfect handcrafted gift from local makers. Enjoy live music and be sure to visit our website to see each Sunday’s community activity schedule! Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Oct. 27. Fir Street Park, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.
Third Thursday in Northwest Crossing! Third Thursdays in Northwest Crossing anchored at The Grove Market Hall! Art, music and community! Third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend. Free.
Family Night Trivia Join Craft Kitchen and Brewery for Family Trivia Night. Form teams as a family and put your knowledge to the test. There will be multiple rounds with questions ranging among the different age groups. A little something for everyone! This event is free to attend. It starts at 6pm, but feel free to show up early to grab dinner and drinks before the fun begins! Third Friday of every month, 6-8pm. Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave #103, Bend. Contact: 541-668-1766. Free.
Saturday Storytime: Climbing the Volcano by Curtis Manley and Jennifer K. Mann Join author Curtis Manley and illustrator Jennifer K. Mann at a special storytime for their new book, Climbing the Volcano: A Journey in Haiku. They will read the book and then be available to sign books until 11am. July 20, 10-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 5413066564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
BEER + DRINK
EVENTS
Illahe Vineyards Wine Tasting Come downtown to the shop to join Bethany Ford of Illahe Vineyards for a tasting of classically made Oregon wines! $20 Tasting fee refunded with purchase of 2+ showcased bottles | Free for Wine Club Members July 20, 3:30-5:30pm. Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. support@gooddropwineshop.com. $20.
Bend Zen meditation group Join Bend Zen for silent meditation sessions on Monday evenings in Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church. Look for Bend Zen signs to guide you to the entrance. Arrive by 6:45 for a 7pm start. The class offers two 25-minute sits, walking meditation, and a member-led dharma discussion. Mondays, 6-8pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@ gmail.com. Free.
Couples Massage Classes Explore a nurturing way to connect with your sweetheart in a couples massage class with Taproot Bodywork. Learn to relax your partner without hurting your hands! 2 or 4 hour classes, one couple per session. Prices vary. Additional days/times are available. Visit www.taprootbodywork.com for details. Every other Saturday-Sunday. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Price varies.
Friday Creekside Yoga Wind down your summer weekends with playful grounding outdoor yoga classes steps away from the Lodge. Yoga classes are taught by Ulla Lundgren who has more than 26 years experience as a yoga teacher, yoga teacher training facilitator and studio owner. Yoga classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. RSVP to guarantee a spot in class. Fridays, 5-6pm. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $20.
Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing and Sound Bath Rejuvenate and relax into full body nature immersion to wash yourself in the cares of Mother Earth, accompanied by the healing frequencies of a supersonic sound bath. Let the soothing symphonies enter your body through all of the five senses and sync into the healing frequencies of the earth. July 20, 9-11am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 8087830374. Kevin@ soundshala.com. $55.
Soul in Motion Conscious Dance Movement and dance as a practice for life. No experience necessary, drop in or step in to this heartful community, exploring embodiment, expression, and connection. There will be some guidance and facilitation and lots of freedom to play. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Through July 31. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, The Deltaz are brothers Ted (guitar, vocals) and John Siegel (drums, harmonica, vocals). The Deltaz’s music is full of heavy blues, roots rock, classic country and blood harmonies that only two brothers can deliver. Sun., July 21, 6-8pm at River’s Place.
Courtesy The Deltaz Facebook
By Savannah Mendoza
GUNG HO Atmosphere Returns to Bend for a Night of Hip-Hop
The iconic rap duo performs at Midtown Ballroom on the Tour De Friends Part Trois
enowned for consistency and prolific output in independent hip-hop, Atmosphere has shaped the introspective underground rap scene for over 25 years. The iconic duo — rapper Sean Daley, known by his stage name “Slug,” and producer Anthony Davis (Ant), return to Bend on Thursday, Aug. 1, as part of the Tour De Friends Part Trois.
Joining Atmosphere at Midtown Ballroom for the show are DJ HEBL and the Los-Angeles-based band NOFUN!
Daley’s rap career began in childhood, writing rap music for friends in junior high. He was a record collector at a young age and listening to music gave him a sense of identity, he said. His music was heavily influenced by his parents’ early-‘80s record collection featured a mix of reggae, soul, funk, jazz and classic rock.
“When I started making music, I believed I was trying to find a place I belonged,” Daley said. “When I started feeling accepted, making friends, gaining some admiration and had something to care about, that helped me form my identity and gain confidence. That confidence has fueled my creativity.”
For over two decades, Atmosphere has maintained a rigorous output, releasing more than two dozen studio albums, EPs and collaborative side projects. In that time, the venerated duo has built a legacy by bringing honesty, humility and vulnerability to the forefront of their music, continually challenging themselves to evolve without straying too far from their roots.
“I like the platform and the opportunity to talk about things that are bothering me or about things that are happening socially, politically through rap music,” Daley explains. “I can speak my mind and express my ideas freely — speak out against the status quo.”
Atmosphere recently announced a reissue of its 2007 mixtape “Strictly Leakage,” displaying Daley’s renewed passion for rapping and showcasing its lasting impact on the hip-hop genre.
“To still be performing after 20-plus years and support my family by doing that, it’s easily the best job I've ever had,” Daley says.
The iconic rap duo, Sean Daley (Slug) and Anthony Davis (Ant) of Atmosphere, returns to Bend Thu., Aug. 1.
Samantha Martucci
Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a Portland Standout, Opening in Bend
The Neapolitan-style pizzeria named 18th best in the world takes over space in the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend
By Nicole Vulcan
On a recent weekday, two pallets of French stones sat out back of the former Seven nightclub in downtown Bend. They might not look like much now, but soon, they’ll be pieced together to make the oven that will turn countless discs of dough into the Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas that have made Ken’s Artisan Pizza into a world-renowned institution.
You read that right: Ken’s Artisan Pizza, a juggernaut of pizza in the Rose City, is setting up a second location in downtown Bend.
Ken’s has seen plenty of success since its founder, Ken Forkish, opened the place in 2006. But when the Italy-based company 50 Top Pizza began to name it among the best pizzerias in the U.S., and then the world, that reputation only multiplied. Ken’s Artisan Pizza was named the #5 pizzeria in the U.S. this June. The year before that, in 2023, it was named #3 in the U.S. and 18th best pizzeria in the world.
Ideally, by November, owner Peter Kost, who took over Ken’s Artisan Pizza in 2022, will open the doors of the space that for years served as a latenight space for the downtown crowd. Where once there were neon signs and drop ceilings, there’s now an expansive space with the type of plaster-lined walls that already make it look like a historic pizzeria in Napoli. The idea is to bring back some of the history of the Downing Building, built in 1920 and, according to its owner, designed to be the most elaborate commercial building in Bend, which is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
The south storefront will house Ken’s; in the north storefront, Americana Burger will open its first brickand-mortar burger bar — an exhilarating process, Americana owner Jo Franco told me in April, when the burger cart earned our Best Food Cart designation in the Source Weekly's Restaurant Guide.
Upstairs, building owner Mikel Lomsky — who also owns The Podski food cart lot — plans to turn the current apartments into a small hotel called The Downing Continental Hotel, he told the Source Weekly.
Those who have visited Ken’s in Portland — as I have, many indulgent times — will know what the fuss is all about: 12-inch pies, made with fresh, house-made mozzarella and topped with ingredients the chefs glean from the farmers market. What makes them special, Kost says, is not really the toppings, though.
“We use a slow-fermented sourdough starter in our pizza dough,” Kost told the Source Weekly, adding that they’ve played with the dough recipe a number of times to get what they hope is “just right.” “It’s more about the practice of how you manipulate the dough from beginning to end. In other words, it’s not just the recipe. The recipe — a lot of people make it, it’s probably pretty close in terms of proportions that are added to it. It’s more about the practice of how we manipulate the dough,” he said.
“In the traditional style, the ingredients are more sparse on purpose,” Kost said. “The dough is really the featured item. And that's what we want it to be — everything else is to help complement the dough. When you go into a pizzeria, the first thing to try and do is just break apart some of the crust and try that.”
Kost says he chose Bend for a second location of Ken’s because, well, like lots of people who live in the Portland metro, he likes coming to Central Oregon and wanted to find a way to spend more time in the area. And, rather than opening a second location in the Portland metro, as many have suggested he do, Kost said he wanted the original Ken’s to continue to stand on its own.
“I didn't want to diminish the quality and the nature of the space… I wanted to do another one because I feel like it should be shared,” Kost said. “There have been a lot of offers to do Vancouver… do it in Lake Oswego… And I think that all diminishes the incredible space that's already there. And this, in a way, doesn't. It creates a new one on its own, but with a community that is very similar.”
The Bend Ken’s will have many similarities to the original, of course. A chef has been training under current Chef Vince Krone for a year to helm the new space. Several other employees will move to Bend to staff it. Wine and select cocktails will be on offer. The number of seats in the Bend space will be similar to the Portland numbers. Italian flour will make up the dough. And the pies will be all wood-fired, baked in that French stone Le Panyol bread oven, with a focus on local ingredients whenever possible.
As he gets ready for a hopeful November opening, Kost sums up the vibe of the place this way: “Quality first, local whenever possible.”
Ken’s Artisan Pizza - Bend 1033 NW Bond St., Bend Tentative opening November 2024 kensartisan.com
Ken’s Artisan Pizza owner
Peter Kost, who bought the business from founder Ken Forkish in 2022, stands in the former Seven Nightclub space in Bend, currently under renovation.
The Brooklyn pizza.
Nicole Vulcan Courtesy Ken's Artisan Pizza
SC SCREEN The Inscrutable Weight of Questionable Talent
In spite of his rage, he’s still just Nicolas Cage
By Jared Rasic
Iunderstand and, to a lesser extent, accept, that Nicolas Cage isn’t for everyone. He goes so big that it’s sometimes hard to know whether he’s acting or just becoming the character, transcending this planet we call Earth and becoming a being of pure mega-acting. As a performer, his talent is questioned by everyone from my mom to critics to that legendary episode of “Community,” where Abed has a nervous breakdown because he can’t decide whether Cage is “good” or “bad.” The only thing that pulls him out of it is to realize that it’s Cage’s nature to be inscrutable.
I’ve been hyped for months to see Cage’s new film “Longlegs,” where he plays his first-ever serial killer and, in marketing so brilliant that it’s hard to quantify, they never showed what he looked or sounded like in a single trailer. After watching “Longlegs” and being extremely let down (it beautifully passes the vibe check and that’s about it), I was left with three main thoughts about Nic Cage: 1. I have no idea if he’s good in “Longlegs,” 2. Is Cage the reincarnation of Andy Kaufman and that mad genius-level of performance art and 3. What is the difference between a “good” Cage performance and a “bad” one? In order to answer these questions, let’s take a look at some of his work.
AMAZING CAGE:
“Raising Arizona”
As H.I. McDunnough, Cage combines his bottomless charisma with
the storytelling bravu-ra of the Coen brothers to create a hangdog criminal so lovably simple and charming that he has remained one of the most endearing characters in cinema history. Cage makes it look easy to be a leading man.
Cage’s best line delivery: “I’ll be taking these Huggies and whatever cash you got.”
“Pig”
What could have been a brain-dead riff on “John Wick” is instead a mournful and elegiac look at Rob Feld, a Portland chef who lost everything and moved out into the woods with his broken heart and beloved truffle pig. When the pig is stolen, Cage traverses the underground culinary scene of PDX searching for his friend and only finds disappointment and regret. Cage proves here that he doesn’t need to go huge to create a beautiful and memorable character.
Cage’s best line delivery: “We don’t get a lot of things to really care about.”
“Adaptation”
Playing twin brothers Charlie and Donald Kaufman, Cage creates two identical characters with such different inner lives that it’s easy to forget that you’re looking at a single actor playing the roles. It’s a deeply complicated and nuanced performance that goes pretty far into the weeds in proving the level of technical and intuitive genius of Cage.
Cage’s best line delivery: “You and I share the same DNA. Is there anything more lonely than that?”
There are a million more indelible Nic Cage performances. Films like
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“Leaving Las Vegas,” “Bringing Out the Dead,” “Wild at Heart,” “Face/Off” and “Mandy” just barely scratch the surface of his brilliance.
PAYCHECK CAGE:
Nic Cage spends a lot of money. At one time he owned a dinosaur skull and the most haunted mansion in New Orleans. The man is eccentric. He invented his own acting style. He spent around a decade making lots of terrible movies that he looked really sleepy in. If you want to see Cage at his absolute worst, check out:
“Left Behind”
Remaking a Kirk Cameron movie has to be the low point of Cage. Like, it doesn’t matter what he does the rest of his career, it could never get worse than this. As pilot Rayford Steele (!!), Cage looks sad, defeated and deep into the throes of an existential crisis.
Cage’s worst line delivery: “I need some room!”
“The Humanity Bureau”
Cage IS Noah Kross, an adjuster in a future with no resources who interviews Americans to see if they are “productive” and “efficient.” Looks like it was shot in someone’s backyard. At turns boring, dumb, ridiculous and infuriating.
Cage’s worst line delivery: “Let the revolution begin.”
There are so many more terrible Nic Cage movies. If you want to go down a rabbit hole of watching Cage look like he doesn’t even know where he is, check out the ridiculous thriller “Be-tween
Worlds,” the low-budget ludicrousness of “Primal” or the brain-dead horror ripoff “Willy’s Wonderland.”
INSCRUTABLE CAGE:
“The Wicker Man:”
Objectively a terrible movie. Subjectively iconic forever.
Cage’s most Cage-worthy delivery: “OH NO! NOT THE BEES! AAAAAAAGHHHH, THEY’RE IN MY EYES! MY EYES!”
“Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans”
Cage IS Terence McDonagh, a bad cop and an even shittier person. I think this is a good movie, possibly even a great one. Nic Cage is maybe good, but definitely overacting. He’s for sure overshadowed by a great Val Kilmer performance. Cage transcends labels here. He is a shaman of acting.
Cage’s most Cage-worthy delivery: “You don’t have a lucky crack pipe?”
I love Nic Cage. I always will. He doesn’t always make movies better and sometimes actively makes them worse. But we’re not always at our best. We’re not always good at our jobs. We have bad days. Nic Cage is the people’s performer. Inconsistently brilliant. Sporadically bad. Just like us. I wish I liked “Longlegs” more, because he genuinely tries to create a horrifying creature to haunt my nightmares that I ultimately found kind of silly, but I respect his attempt. Cage will al-ways get me in the door of a theater. Not because I know whether he’ll be good or bad, but because he has earned it, one inscrutable portrait at a time.
The Earthwin Challenge in Crook County Crook County students complete Phase 1 of the Crooked River Project, aiming for a new recreation area along the river
By Damian Fagan
What happens when you empower students to undertake a project of their own design and implementation? Multiple possibilities.
Such is the case with Crook County High School students, who recently took on an Earthwin Challenge along the Crooked River in Prineville. But let’s start at the beginning.
“One of the first things when I came here was to assess the facilities, what needed to be done, and I put together a capital improvement plan,” said Steve Waring, the Crook County Parks and Rec executive director, who moved from Central Florida to Prineville. “One of the items in our plan is an underutilized piece of property that was part of a larger Crooked River Corridor project and had identified a project of cleaning up the area and making it more accessible to the river.” The property, on the south end of the Crooked River Park owned by the Parks district, had been prioritized in a “future plan” but one without any movement.
When Earthwin approached Waring looking for a project in the community, he said, “I just happen to have the perfect project.”
On May 31, students from Crook County High School were bussed out to the southern end of the site to join in the cleanup. Weeds, garbage, debris and more littered the site, which prevented anyone from using the area. “A lot of kids kept saying this is great, I used to come here with my grandpa and fish the river,” said Waring.
The Earthwin mission is to educate and expand awareness of mindful living for global well-being and inspire more and more people to commit to cultivating, kindness, awareness and thrive-ability.
“The mission may seem vague but that’s done intentionally. The ultimate goal is to teach people we create our own reality,” said Randen Traughber, founder and chief vision officer for Earthwin. “Our slogan is ‘Everything we do matters.’”
Their Earthwin Challenge provides youth with a platform to create meaningful projects that benefit their community while applying STEM education fundamentals, learning project life cycles and bolstering their future applications for college or employment.
“We believe our youth are our greatest resource, and apathy is our greatest threat and our greatest challenge is engagement,” said Traughber. Allowing for the students to take charge and do the work can have a viral affect, inspiring others.
“I was inspired by Rebeckah Berry at the Roundhouse Foundation to reach out to the Prineville community, because it is a rural community experiencing tremendous growth with a lack of resources to support it,” said Traughber. “What I found was how the community rallies around community projects and supports their youth. Literally, doors flew open, and I didn’t have any community leaders who didn’t say ‘Heck, yes this is amazing, what can we do to help.’”
The process traveled many layers, from school district to principal to teachers and finally to the students. The basic idea of the challenge is for students to identify a problem, come up with a solution, create a plan and fund it, and the students chose providing a safe river access to float the Crooked River. Upon hearing that, Crook County Parks and Recreation District and the City of Prineville enthusiastically partnered with Earthwin to identify the perfect location: A 26-acre site nestled adjacent to Crooked River Park which holds immense potential to become a vibrant hub for community engagement and environmental stewardship.
On May 31, 200 students and 20 adults dug in, pulling weeds, collecting trash and old tires and cleaning up the abandoned site. “The students did an amazing job, having fun and talking while cleaning up the area,” said Traughber.
With Phase 1 completed, a larger goal of the project is to restore the riparian zones along the river. “It was a great win-win for both of our organizations, and there’s a philosophy that if you take care of something, people will treat it better,” added Waring.
“When kids drive change, people open doors,” said Traughber. Future possibilities stemming from the initial clean-up include connecting OSU-Cascades students in various disciplines such as hydrology, riparian restoration, marketing and fisheries to work with
and mentor high school students to expand the work to the rest of the park.
“Another aspect of the project is to create a digital application that will guide students towards actionable solutions and help them fund it with peerto-peer fundraising,” said Traughber. The idea is to utilize the digital social connections of the students, faculty, parents and others, for students to easily raise funds for projects and have a blueprint to follow for project management. Valuable lessons.
Above, bags of weeds stack up. Right, Crook County students clean up along the Crooked River.
Photos by Damian Fagan
By Savannah Mendoza
Restorative Yoga at Drake Park
Embrace the outdoors with Do Yoga Outside
“These
yoga sessions are welcoming and available for anyone. You show up as you are, and whatever your body is capable of is enough. I ensure everyone feels empowered and connected in their bodies when they come to and leave class.”
—EMILY TIGHE
Summer in Central Oregon is in full swing, and what better way to enjoy it than by blending movement, mindfulness and the beauty of the outdoors? Emily Tighe, the visionary owner of Do Yoga Outside, offers a unique opportunity to experience this. Every Tuesday until the end of August potentially into September, Tighe hosts a free weekly restorative yoga flow at Drake Park from 5-6pm.
Tighe moved to Bend from the east coast four and a half years ago, dedicating the past year and a half to being a full-time yoga teacher and instructor. Shortly after completing her yoga teacher training, she launched her first class, Weekly Yoga in Drake Park, last April.
“Bringing yoga in nature to this community has filled my bucket more than I could have ever dreamed of,” Tighe shares. “This free class attracts a diverse group of people — those who have never practiced yoga, those who have never practiced yoga outside and newcomers to Bend connecting with nature through yoga. As a yoga teacher who strives to be inclusive, this is a dream come true.”
Attendees can make a reservation beforehand and bring a mat and a water bottle to join the class. The weekly session is a restorative flow, a
ENROLL IN YOUR FUTURE
gentle practice emphasizing grounding, mindful movement and connection to breath.
“These yoga sessions are welcoming and available for anyone,” Tighe says.
“You show up as you are and whatever your body is capable of is enough. I ensure everyone feels empowered and connected in their bodies when they come to and leave class. Yoga is for every single body type and every single person — you do not need to be flexible.”
Tighe notes, “Yoga at Drake Park has become a gathering of around 15 to 16 people that are excited to be there. It’s such a heart-filling event.”
Do Yoga Outside also offers a vari ety of other classes, including Mom and Me events at Smith Rock State Park, Art and Yoga events and Sunset Yoga and Sound Journey.
Join Emily Tighe at Drake Park for an enriching experience that combines the tranquility of yoga with the natural beauty of Central Oregon.
Emily Tighe, owner of Do Yoga Outside, offers free weekly yoga sessions at Drake Park every Tuesday.
Courtesy Do Yoga Outside
Oregon Joins Nearly 30 States with Illnesses Linked to Mushroom-Derived Candies
By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Health Authority said the state is now part of a nationwide outbreak linked to microdosing products that contain a substance in mushrooms.
“Life is short. The world is wide. And I want to make some memories.”
So far, one person in Oregon has become ill and recovered, the health authority said. It didn’t provide any other information about that person. Nearly 60 people in 27 states – from the East Coast to the West – are part of the outbreak linked to microdosing products, federal officials said. Thirty people have been hospitalized, and federal officials are investigating one suspected death.
The health authority said anyone who becomes ill after consuming the products should contact their health care provider or call the Oregon Poison Center at 800-222-1222. Officials advised providers also to report any suspected illnesses to the poison center.
The Food and Drug Administration found that the products – chocolate bars, cones and gummies sold under the brand Diamond Shruumz – contain muscimol, a chemical found in Amanita mushrooms, the health authority said. Researchers have documented the use of these mushrooms by shamans in northern Europe and Asia, and though they do not contain psilocybin, they can cause a mind-altering effect, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
In the U.S., the products include some labeled as “Micro- and Mega/ Extreme-Dose” versions. The Diamond Shruumz brand is manufactured by Prophet Premium Blends of Santa Ana, California and have been recalled nationwide. They are not regulated by the FDA or other agencies for consumer safety.
Patients reported experiencing seizures, agitation, involuntary muscle contractions, loss of consciousness, confusion, sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, abnormal heart rates and high or low blood pressure, the health authority said.
Oregon officials were alerted to the case last week.
The Diamond Shruumz products were sold online and at retailers nationwide, including at smoke and vape shops and at retailers that sell hemp-derived products such as cannabidiol – CBD –and marijuana related items.
The FDA said they’re no longer for sale. Consumers who’ve purchased them should not consume them and should throw them away or return them to the company for a refund.
The products appeal to children, the health authority said, and advised parents and caregivers to discuss the recall with kids and ensure they don’t eat them.
—This story originally appeared in the Oregon Capital Chronicle.
These Diamond Shruumz brand products have been recalled after reports of illnesses and one potential death.
Courtesy Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Crossword “The Perfect Crossword Doesn't Exi”
By Brendan Emmett Quigley
those with a dark, pessimistic view on life (sometimes)
French accord? 55. Jamie Dimon's title at JPMorgan Chase
Primary thoroughfare of a Spanish cathedral city? 60. Salad servers
61. Drag on a butt 62. Beehive, e.g.
63. Language where "good luck" is "kia waimarie" 64. Pitcher in a still life 65. Congestion charge, e.g. 66. Espionage gathering
67. "___ Like This" (Van Morrison song)
68. Exceeded the limit
DOWN
1. Surrealist Duchamp
2. "What exactly was said was ..."
3. Spectacle in the west
4. All their world's a stage
5. On the trail of
6. Tidies up
7. Chalk used in powerlifting
8. Sturdy metal fastener that connect to a car's wheel hub
9. Surprise attack
10. Close tightly
11. Bit of parkour
12. Aggressive insects
13. Turn-down vote
21. Fermented Chinese tea
22. Laser printer parts that melt the toner onto the paper
27. AL East team, on scoreboards
29. Seeks change?
31. Coat of paint
34. Genre for Iron Maiden or early Def Leppard, initially
36. Award with a large atom
37. It can put you in your place
38. "That would be bad!"
39. Full of energy
40. Tax cheat's fear
41. "Who ___?" (Cincinnati Bengals fans' cheer)
45. Throat mass
46. Shrek's buddy
48. Cold summer treat
49. Tattooist's tool
50. Staled
54. Everybody online
57. Shrek, e.g.
58. Louisiana Purchase state
59. Stuck positions
60. "Will you stop talking about that!," initially
Puzzle for the week of July 15,
Pearl’s Puzzle Difficulty Level
Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters S L O W E R J U T exactly once.
ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES
The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will “Sometimes owls came near to warn of death. Sometimes they careful. Sometimes they _________.” ― Louise Erdrich, The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No
Answer for the week of July 8, 2024
“I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” — Noel Coward
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ASTROLOGY
By Rob Brezsny
CANCER (June 21-July 22): In 1986, Cancerian singer-songwriter George Michael released his song “A Different Corner.” It was a big hit. Never before in British pop music had an artist done what Michael accomplished: wrote, sang, arranged, and produced the tune, and played all the instruments. I foresee the possibility of a similar proficiency in your near future, Cancerian—if you want it. Maybe you would prefer to collaborate with others in your big projects, but if you choose, you could perform minor miracles all by yourself.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the Biblical allegory of Noah and the Ark, God warns Noah about an impending flood and commands him to build a giant lifeboat to save living things from extinction. Noah obeys. When the heavy rains come, he, his family, and many creatures board the boat to weather the storm. After 40 days and nights of inundation, they are all safe but stranded in a newly created sea. Hoping for a sign of where they might seek sanctuary, Noah sends out a dove to reconnoiter for dry land. But it returns with no clues. A week later, Noah dispatches a second dove. It returns with an olive leaf, showing that the earth is drying out and land is nearby. Dear Leo, your adventure isn’t as dire and dramatic as Noah’s, but I’m happy to tell you it’s time for you to do the equivalent of sending two doves out to explore.
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dinary thing turns out to be an interesting thing in disguise.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): My childhood friend Jeanine used to say, “The best proof of friendship is when someone gives you half their candy bar. The best proof of fantastic friendship is when they give you even more than half.” And then she would hand me more than half of her Snickers bar, Milky Way, or Butterfinger. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to give away at least half your candy to those you care for in the coming days. It’s a phase of your astrological cycle when you will benefit from offering extra special affection and rewards to the allies who provide you with so much love and support.
VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “An ant on the move does more than a dozing ox.” I will add a corollary: An ant may be able to accomplish feats an ox can’t. For instance, I have observed an ant carrying a potato chip back to its nest, and I doubt that an ox could tote a potato chip without mangling it. Anyway, Virgo, this is my way of telling you that if you must choose between your ispiration being an ant or an ox in the coming days, choose the ant. Be meticulous, persistent, and industrious rather than big, strong, and rugged.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you're a teacher, it's a favorable time to enjoy a stint as a student—and vice versa. If you're a healthcare worker trained in Western medicine, it's an excellent phase to explore alternative healing practices. If you're a scientist, I suggest you read some holy and outrageous poetry, and if you're a sensitive, introverted mystic, get better informed about messy political issues. In other words, dear Aquarius, open a channel to parts of reality you normally ignore or neglect. Fill in the gaps in your education. Seek out surprise and awakening.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “If it sounds too good to be true, it always is,” said stage magician Ricky Jay. I only partially agree with him. While I think it’s usually wise to use his formula as a fundamental principle, I suspect it won’t entirely apply to you in the coming weeks. At least one thing and possibly as many as three may sound too good to be true—but will in fact be true. So if you’re tempted to be hyper-skeptical, tamp down that attitude a bit. Open yourself to the possibilities of amazing grace and minor miracles.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What is the largest thing ever sold in human history? It was a 530-million-acre chunk of land in North America. In 1803, the French government sold it to the American government for $15 million. It stretched from what’s now Louisiana to Montana. Here's the twist to the story: The land peddled by France and acquired by the US actually belonged to the Indigenous people who had lived there for many generations. The two nations pretended they had the right to make the transaction. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to make a big, important purchase or sale—as long as you have the authentic rights to do so. Make sure there are no hidden agendas or strings attached. Be thorough in your vetting.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An antiques dealer named Laura Young bought a marble bust of a distinguished man at a thrift store in Austin, Texas. Later she discovered that it was over 2,000 years old and worth far more than the $35 she had paid for it. It depicted a Roman military leader named Drusus the Elder. I foresee similar themes unfolding in your life, Sagittarius. Possible variations: 1. You come into possession of something that’s more valuable than it initially appears. 2. You connect with an influence that’s weightier than it initially appears. 3. A lucky accident unfolds, bringing unexpected goodies. 4. A seemingly or-
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Jane Brunette, a writer I admire, uses the made-up work “plurk” to refer to her favorite activity: a blend of play and work. I have always aspired to make that my core approach, too. I play at my work and work at my play. As much as possible, I have fun while I’m doing the labor-intensive tasks that earn me a living and fulfill my creative urges. And I invoke a disciplined, diligent attitude as I pursue the tasks and projects that bring me pleasure and amusement. I highly recommend you expand and refine your own ability as a plurker in the coming weeks, Pisces. (Jane Brunette is here: flamingseed.com)
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Have you ever been given a Starbucks gift card but then neglected to use it? Many people fail to cash in such freebies. Believe it or not, there are also folks who buy lottery tickets that turn out to have the winning number—but they never actually claim their rewards. Don’t be like them in the coming weeks, Aries. Be aggressive about cashing in on the offers you receive, even subtle and shy offers. Don’t let invitations and opportunities go to waste. Be alert for good luck, and seize it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The coming weeks will be a favorable time to enhance your relationship with food. In every way you can imagine, be smart and discerning as you plan and eat your meals. Here are ideas to ponder: 1. Do you know exactly which foods are best for your unique body? 2. Are you sufficiently relaxed and emotionally present when you eat? 3. Could you upgrade your willpower to ensure you joyfully gravitate toward what’s healthiest? 4. Do you have any bad habits you could outgrow? 5. Is your approach to eating affected by problematic emotions that you could heal? 6. Are you willing to try improving things incrementally without insisting on being perfect?
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Hybridization could be a fun theme for you in the coming weeks. You’re likely to align yourself with cosmic rhythms if you explore the joys and challenges of creating amalgamations, medleys, and mash-ups. Your spirit creatures will be the liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger, and a mule, a cross between a horse and a donkey. But please note that your spirit creatures will not be impossible hybrids like a giroose (a cross between a giraffe and a moose) or a coyadger (a cross between a coyote and a badger). It’s good to be experimental and audacious in your mixing and matching, but not lunatic delusional.
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THE MEDICINE CABINET WITHIN
HOLISTIC MEDICINE AND YOUR POWER TO BE WELL
By Joshua Phillips
Water
The healing and vitalizing qualities of water, consumed internally and experienced externally, cannot be overstated. Lack of adequate daily hydration can be a contributor to nearly every health concern, with little exception. While it might seem simple and obvious, many of us go to great lengths to address health concerns, signing onto any number of treatments and medications, often doing so in a state of chronic dehydration.
Most have heard that our bodies are composed primarily of water, and it’s true — the percentage varies based on age, sex and a number of changing variables, but we are somewhere north of 60% water on any given day (hopefully). That being said, it is not a stretch to imagine that our consumption of and relationship with water is a very important one. Despite this, the number of patients I sit with, who try to convince me that water doesn’t taste good, and that they get plenty of hydration drinking the tea or juice or (fill in the blank) that they consume throughout the day, is amazing.
On top of this, we are a culture that loves to consume drinks that have diuretic properties — drinks that further encourage the body to eliminate vital fluids through urine, fluid that it would have otherwise hung onto. Coffee and alcohol are at the top of the list, and hey, who doesn’t like to start the day with a cup of coffee and finish it with a drink, right?
Dehydration is a relative thing and can happen acutely in the face of a hot summer day, vigorous exercise and not drinking enough water. The body will usually give some obvious feedback in the form of thirst, fatigue, even headache or muscle cramps if water is not consumed. Often, in this environment, electrolytes have also been lost, and their supplementation along with water is typically the recipe for adequate rehydration.
More common though, is a smoldering state of dehydration where the brain has “given up” on the thirst reflex and essentially gotten used to a state of sub-optimal hydration levels. In his book, “Your Body’s Many Cries for Water,” author F. Batmanghelidj, MD describes a long list of chronic health conditions that either have their roots in or are worsened by sub-optimal hydration. Chronic pain, chronic
fatigue, diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune conditions, neurological disease, colitis and other GI conditions as well as cardiovascular issues are all on this list. Normal cellular functioning, essential biochemical reactions and the basics of detoxification by the liver and kidneys rely so heavily on H20, that it is not a stretch to suggest that a discussion of water consumption should be part of every treatment plan.
So how much water is enough? This is a topic of some debate, but an old naturopathic rule-of-thumb is one half of your body weight in ounces. Meaning, if you are a 150-pound human, roughly 75 ounces of water should be consumed daily. Another important point is that the majority of this should be consumed not with, but rather between meals. The reason for this is that too much fluid drunk during a meal will dilute stomach acidity, comprising the digestion capabilities of the stomach. Obviously vigorous exercise and hot weather can dramatically change this volume equation, requiring more hydration, and in some cases the addition of electrolytes, which ultimately help your body retain and utilize the water.
To take a more esoteric turn on this topic is to suggest that spending time in water also has extremely vitalizing and rejuvenating properties. Living in central Oregon, especially this time of year, makes it very easy to immerse yourself in some very pristine and energizing bodies of water. Regardless of whether it is simply psychological or there are measurable mechanisms, most can attest to the healing power of water, evident in the experience of swimming and playing in our lakes and rivers.
Given our access to clean and healthy drinking water in Bend, as well as lakes and rivers that are teeming with nature’s life-force, we are very fortunate to have ample opportunity to enliven our minds and bodies with this most fundamental component to life — water.
—Joshua Phillips, ND is a naturopathic physician and the director at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center in Bend, Oregon. He can be reached at docnaturecure@gmail. com with questions or comments.
TAKE ME HOME
By Tenley Houghton, Broker RE/MAX Key Properties
Tenley's Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Selling Your Home in Central Oregon
Selling a home is a significant decision, especially in a vibrant and desirable market like Central Oregon. With approximately two-thirds of homeowners having over 50% equity in their homes, it may be compelling to make a change and cash out into a new adventure and home. While statistics are compelling, life circumstances often dictate our choices.
Here are 10 crucial questions to ponder before listing your home:
1. Why Am I Selling?
Understanding your motivation is key. Are you relocating for work, downsizing or seeking a change in lifestyle? Clear objectives will guide your decision-making process.
2. Am I Connected to the Right Resources?
Ensure you have access to key professionals such as real estate agents, lawyers, financial advisors and local market experts. Their guidance can be invaluable in navigating the complexities of selling your home.
3. Can I Afford the Costs Associated with Selling?
Selling a home involves expenses such as repairs, staging and agent commissions. Ensure you have the financial means to cover these costs.
4. Am I Ready to Handle the Emotional Impact?
Selling a home can be an emotional journey, especially if it holds sentimental value. Consider if you are prepared for this aspect of the process.
5. Is Now the Right Time to Sell in Central Oregon?
The local real estate market fluctuates. Research current trends to determine if it's a seller’s market or if you should wait for better conditions.
6. What is My Plan Post-Sale? Have a clear plan for your next steps.
Are you buying another property, renting or moving to a different area? Planning ahead ensures a smoother transition.
7. How Much Equity Do I Have in My Home?
With over two-thirds of homeowners in Central Oregon having significant equity, knowing your equity position helps in understanding your financial flexibility.
8. What Are the Tax Implications?
Selling a home can have tax consequences. Consult with a tax advisor to understand potential liabilities or benefits.
9. Have I Considered All My Options?
Explore alternatives such as renting out your property or leveraging a home equity loan. Sometimes, selling may not be the best financial move.
10. Do I Have Tenley Sage Houghton's Number to Schedule a Free Home Consultation?
Having professional guidance can make all the difference. Contact Tenley Sage Houghton for a personalized consultation to navigate your home-selling journey. 512-657-9695, tenleysage@gmail.com. Connect with professionals in the industry at the Bend Real Estate Investors Meetup!
Join us on Aug. 1 from 5:30-8PM at RE/MAX Key Properties, 42 NW Greenwood Avenue, for the Bend Real Estate Investors Meetup. This event is perfect for both aspiring and vested investors. An expert on 1031 exchanges will lead the discussion, providing valuable insights into the ins and outs of property exchanges. This all-inclusive event promises to be informative and networking-rich. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your investment knowledge and connect with like-minded individuals.
