Culture

ARTS & CRAFTS

Contemporary Realist Fine Artist David

Kreitzer In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, master oil & watercolorist David Kreitzer exhibits exquisite & stunning landscapes, figure, fantasy, California Oak Hills and Nishigoi koi oils through summer 2021 at the Wooden Jewel Gallery downtown Bend & the Betty Gray Gallery at the Sunriver Lodge. Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Betty Gray Gallery, Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver. Contact: jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Know Strings - Tassel Necklace Take-

and-Make Craft Registered participants will receive information on kit pickup prior to the program. Learn to make a colorful tassel necklace on an adjustable clasp-free cord. Julie Bowers is a community librarian with Deschutes Public Library. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/62321. Aug. 4, 6-7pm. Free.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS

In Time’s Hum: The Art and Science of

Pollination In Time’s Hum dives into the world of pollinators, with a focus on the flowers essential to their survival. . For the past six years, jasna guy’s mixed media artwork has focused on native bees. May 22-Oct. 24. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.

THEATER

Improv For Life Join master improviser, actor/ director, Renny Temple, for a four-week interactive workshop of fun, dynamic improv games and exercises for enjoyment, for stage, and for life because improv skills are life skills! No acting experience necessary. Limited seating. Come play with us! Mondays-Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Through July 28. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: info@openspace.studio. $175.

WORDS

Classics Book Club We will discuss "Dubliners" by James Joyce. This is a hybrid style event -in-person and Zoom. Please visit roundaboutbookshop. com for info, July 28, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

ETC.

Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness Clinic

The Bend Spay and Neuter Project offers vaccinations, deworming and microchips at our walk-in wellness clinic. No appointments necessary, first come first served. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10-$30.

VOLUNTEER

25th Annual Deschutes River

Cleanup Join us for the Deschutes River Cleanup to help take care of our river! A volunteer day to pull weeds and remove garbage from the Deschutes River and its streambanks, the cleanup is a great chance to work with the Watershed Council and learn about the Deschutes. July 31, 10am-1pm. Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market Rd., Bend. Free.

Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!

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

Humane Society Thrift Store - Vol-

unteers Needed Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store Donation Door is the perfect place to combine your passions while helping HSCO raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For information contact: rebecca@hsco.org. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Volunteer Opportunity Are you a Jack/Jill of all trades? There’s everything from small engine, fencing, troubleshooting in a barn/rescue facility that require TLC repairs. Seize this opportunity; volunteer at Mustangs To The Rescue. Please call and leave a message. Mondays-Sundays, 9am6pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@ MustangstotheRescue.org.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salva-

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

Volunteers needed! New volunteer orientations every Sunday at 10 am. Please come and meet the herd and learn ways you can help out! Ages 8 - 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sundays, 10-11am. Through Dec. 26. Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, 60335 Arnold Market Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-729-8803.

GROUPS & MEETUPS

A Course in Miracles This is a course in mind training. We practice together seeing through the eyes of love rather than fear. Together we study and look at what obstacles are standing in the way to peace. If you are interested please call me or email me at 760-208-9097 or lmhauge4@gmail.com Saturdays, 10:30am. Free.

Bird Walk Join an expert local birder and nature photographer to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. Pre-registration is required and capacity is limited. Binoculars are available to borrow. Saturdays, 8:30-11:30am. Through Aug. 6. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. Contact: programs@snco.org. $10.

Dance with the Elements—Move and

Play Outside Dance outdoors, connecting more deeply with yourself and others through mindful movement. No experience necessary. Guidance to support you. Everyone welcomed. Location provided after registration. Wed, July 28, 6-7:15pm and Wed, Aug. 11, 6-7:15pm. Downtown Bend. Contact: soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. First class is free.

Queen of the Balls - Drag Queen

Bingo Queen of the Balls exemplifies what FUNdraising is all about! Local queens & pole artists keep the energy high between bingo games. The entertainment value is absolutely over the top! This is a benefit show for OUT Central Oregon. July 30, 8-10pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $25.

FAMILY & KIDS

2021 Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo is

“Back in the Saddle” The Deschutes County Fair & Expo is excited to announce the return of the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo. This year marks the 101st edition of Central Oregon’s largest event, after COVID-19 forced the event’s cancellation in 2020. Fair attendees can expect an exciting event full of animals, agriculture, concerts, carnival rides, cotton candy and fun, all happening July 28 – Aug 1. Get your tickets atDESCHUTESFAIR.com. July 28-Aug. 1. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond.

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia

Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive zoom puppet show! All ages welcome, 3 & under please be accompanied by a sibling or parent/caregiver to assist with interaction. Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: facebook.com/acornartandnature/. Free.

Aviation Summer Camp Explore the career opportunities in the industry. Tour maintenance and factory facilities. Take flight in our Robinson 44 and Cessna 172 aircraft. Wed, July 28, 9am-2pm and Thu, July 29, 9am-2pm. Leading Edge Flight Academy, 63048 Powell Butte Hwy, Bend. Contact: launch@flybend.com. $995. Camp Furry Friends Join us for Camp Furry Friend Summer 2021! A fun-filled opportunity for kids ages 9 – 12 years old to learn about pet care/ training, create animal crafts and participate in a variety of activities. The purr-fect summer camp for kids who love animals. Registration information is on the HSCO website. Aug. 2-6. Humane Society of Central Oregon, 61170 SE 27th St., Bend. Contact: rebecca@hsco.org. $145 per child.

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Spend some time giving back to the mighty Deschutes River at the 25th Annual River Cleanup, Sat., July 31 from 10am-1pm.

Girls AllRide Junior Shredder One Day

Camp Come join us for a day camp of fun and bonding on bikes! We will meet for four hours and start the day with skills and finish with a fun trail ride to apply what we learned in the morning. Ages 9-13 Aug. 2, 10am-2pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: cierra@ladiesallride.com. $75.

Junior Shredder Four Week Camp These

mountain bike camps meet once a week for four consecutive weeks. The goal is to work on skills and get out for fun rides each week! All skill levels are welcome. Wednesdays, 3pm. Through Sept. 1. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: cierra@ladiesallride.com. $175.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp This

summer, drop off the kids (age 6 - 12) for our Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp! We’ll be having fun both inside and outside. Kids will learn to increase their essential Ninja skills with our experienced coaches, and meet other Ninja friends! Time for some ninja action! Aug. 2-6, 9am-3:30pm, Aug. 9-13, 9am-3:30pm, Aug. 16-20, 9am-3:30pm and Aug. 23-27, 9am-3:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: info@freespiritbend.com. $285.

Mermaid Dance Camp! Dancers 4 to 7

years old will take a fantastic journey throughout the magical underwater kingdom in this Mermaid-themed camp. Learn the basics of ballet, do crafts, and learn a dance to perform at the end of the camp. Aug. 2-4, 9:30am-Noon. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: dance@abcbend.com. $112.50.

Nano Ninja Summer Camp Drop off your

kids (age 4 - 6) this summer at Free Spirit! Your children will have so much fun making new ninja buddies! Our staff will lead fun games and challenges. Kids will improve their Ninja skills in a safe and fun indoor play space. Kids must be potty trained. Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 12:30-3:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: info@freespiritbend.com. $155.

Summer Math Enrichment Camps & Tu-

toring Join master teacher Debbi Mason, founder of Flourish Bend, for engaging and fun explorations with mathematical content this summer, 2021. Geared toward 3rd through 5th graders (approximate ages 7-12), these five-single day camps will challenge kids to think creatively and outside the box as they build, investigate and hypothesize. Wednesdays, 9am-3pm. Through Sept. 8. Flourish Bend, 361 NE Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: flourishbend@aol.com. $50-$80.

Youth Cooking Camp-Regional Amer-

ican Meals We have a lot of amazing food in America and it varies from region to region. Parents have your child (age 7-17) join me in this hands-on class where they will learn to make a variety of foods from different regions of the U.S. Price includes all 4 days. Mon, Aug. 2, 11am-2pm, Tue, Aug. 3, 11am-2pm, Wed, Aug. 4, 11am-2pm and Thu, Aug. 12, 11am-2pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $200.

FOOD EVENTS

Madras Farm-to-Table Market The Madras

Farm-to-Table Market is a new opportunity for Jefferson County farmers and ranchers to sell their products directly to consumers with the City providing a high-visibility location, free vending spots and marketing assistance. This market will also provide Downtown convenience for citizens who might not otherwise be able to travel out to a farm or ranch to make purchases. Fridays, 2-6pm. Through Sept. 3. Madras City Hall, 125 SW E St., Madras.

Saturday Market Come down for some shopping and a Mimosa. Saturdays, 11am-3pm. Through July 31. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market We’re happy to

announce that we’ll be able to enjoy live music at the market this year! And our furry friends will be welcome to join! Sundays, 11am-2pm. Through Oct. 3. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Southern Sundays BBQ w/ Cypress

Southern Kitchen We crank up the smoker with Cypress Southern Kitchen in the plaza, get live tunes going, and have a good ol’ fashioned Southern BBQ lunch. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, handmade sausages, all full wood smoked and insanely delish paired with all the fixings. @cypresssouthernkitchen for menu details. Sun, Aug. 1, 11am2pm and Sun, Aug. 15, 11am-2pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend.

The Suttle Lodge: Wednesday Cook-

outs Find us in the rustic village bbqing on our Traeger every Wednesday alongside a special guest brewery with some live local tunes too. All ages, first come first served. Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Through Sept. 1. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters.

BEER & DRINK

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.