Source Weekly June 15, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

It’s an issue that most of the Source staff can get behind: Summer adventure! Inside this issue we dish out a bit of local knowledge about everything from touring on a bicycle to tips for making great camping/hiking food. Get your summer started with some of these local tips! Plus, a local woman shares her story of winning her episode of Bear Grylls’ new show, and an organizer of the upcoming Juneteenth celebration talks about what attendees can expect. All that and so much more inside this week’s edition! Thanks for reading.

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OPINION

We Need to Address White Supremacy

Two racially charged incidents inside the same week show us that while Central Oregon is changing demographically and culturally in the direction of more diversity and inclusion, not everyone is happy about it and not everyone is on board. Oregon’s long history of Black exclusion laws and its quest for a “white utopia” might seem like long-forgotten relics of a more racist past, but when asked about their reaction to the dead raccoon left at the office of Redmond’s mayor, or about the son of an elected official posing with a Nazi salute, one Black resident said, “It’s just another Tuesday.”

If we thought racism was in the past; if we thought the months of demonstration over the killing of Barry Washington or George Floyd helped to resolve these issues in our community, we need to take a look at ourselves once again. Incidents that are both threatening and harmful are still happening every day to people of color and other marginalized groups – such as Jewish people and LGBTQ+ individuals — and it does no one service to pretend otherwise.

White supremacy is real, and in some parts of Central Oregon, it’s gaining purchase. When a hopeful elected official in Redmond tells us they want to “keep Redmond, Redmond,” what does that actually mean? Perhaps there was a short window of time in which the white settlers who came to dominate this area were able to cease defending “their” lands from the original inhabitants – Paiutes, Klamaths, Wasco and Warm Springs peoples, and to settle into a type of homogeneity that made them feel “safe.” However, people excluded from that homogeneity feel less so.

When someone mimics the salute of the people whom our parents and grandparents and great-grandparents

fought in some of the biggest wars the world has ever known, what are they saying? The veterans who are still alive today will not be able to see that as a childish joke. Those gestures mean something.

Small towns like Redmond, Prineville and Bend contain residents who still remember what these places were like “before growth.” They’re being hit by change, and there are going to be growing pains, but racist flails cannot and should not be tolerated. Culturally, it creates hostility. Economically, it stalls growth. Spiritually, in a place that could still be claimed as Native land, it creates a level of irony that should be humbling.

Not long ago, Redmond allowed a person dressed as a Confederate soldier to walk in its Fourth of July parade. Later, the City Council refused to disallow it. That same person is now the head of the Deschutes Republicans, and if you don’t think that sends a message about what is tolerated here, then it must just be another Tuesday for you. Dressing as a member of the Confederacy is a dog whistle. People are not “blowing things out of proportion” when they protest it – and the arrival of a dead raccoon on the steps of the mayor’s law office confirms these issues are not going away on their own.

To those who belong to groups that downplay such incidents or try to convince people that what they’re seeing on the face of things is not tied to its meaning, we call BS.

Continuing to allow white supremacy a place in Central Oregon is a threat to the economic, cultural and spiritual growth of the entire region. To those belonging to groups where these ideas are tolerated, it’s long past time to reign it in.

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GUEST OPINION: RESTORING WOLVES

Wolves, a native species to Oregon and once common throughout the state, were eradicated by the 1940s in a deliberate attempt to wipe the species out of existence. Reintroduction efforts in Yellowstone and central Idaho have helped lay the groundwork for recovery across the West, but there’s still a long way to go to see wolves fully restored back to their rightful place on the landscape.

For Oregon, wolves began to arrive naturally from neighboring states beginning around 2005. The population grew, nearly doubling every year. The return of wolves has been celebrated as a success story and garnered international attention by the travels of OR-7: the wolf named Journey. His arrival into California in 2011 was the first confirmed wolf in the state in nearly a century. Unfortunately, the attention and interest in Journey’s remarkable trek could not stave off political attacks on the species.

In 2015, when the known wolf population in the state topped 100, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife unceremoniously removed state protections from the species. Almost immediately, the population growth slowed to a crawl and killings of wolves, including known poachings, ticked up.

Despite these legal and illegal killings, the wolf population is still growing, albeit much more slowly than before. In particular, the last two years have had a minimum wolf population growth of less than 2% — far below ODFW’s own worst case scenario prediction. The 2022 wolf report released in April revealed a population increase of only three individuals — anemic growth fueled by high human-caused mortality.

Even with this stagnate statewide growth over the last year, the report showed that wolves have started to expand into new territory across

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Oregon, including the arrival of wolves in Deschutes County. With this expansion, there comes a renewed need for education and tools to foster coexistence. In the absence of those resources, it’s more likely people act upon their misunderstandings and fears of the ‘big bad wolf’ — a mindset that is driving Oregon’s recent epidemic of illegal poaching.

In the grand scheme of things, wolves haven’t been absent from the landscape that long, but the restoration of this keystone species has ushered in a growing body of science and resources to provide guidance for successful coexistence. For example, studies — including a new one just published by Dr. Adrian Treves and Dr. Mark Elbroch — underscore how more killing does not lead to better outcomes for wolves or livestock. In fact, killing carnivores as a way to reduce livestock predation actually maintains or even increases the risk to livestock.

As we gear up for the next review of the wolf conservation and management plan, it’s important to remember that it is possible to have a wolf plan that doesn’t lead to more dead wolves, more dead livestock and more conflict.

Oregonians wish to see a thriving wolf population throughout the state. Let’s get there by focusing on solutions that support recovery, reduce predation and bolster coexistence.

—Danielle Moser is the Wildlife Program Manager for Oregon Wild.

TWO SIDES OF THE SAME SUBJECTS

Your cartoon in "The Rec Room" of the June 8th issue got me thinking of how divided we are as a country, and how easily the cartoon could be flipped and presented from the "other side" with a few simple word changes. In panel

one, change "right-wing jargon" to "leftwing jargon," and "laundered fascism" to "laundered liberalist Marxism." From there, the rest of the cartoon remains pretty much identical. It's time to stop with all the useless, counterproductive labeling and start coming together!

—Paul Bianchina

KNOPP IS REWRITING HIS LEGACY FOR CENTRAL OREGON

Dear Senator Knopp:

I find it unfortunate and disappointing that you would prefer for your legacy to have been to walk away from your responsibilities rather than honor the democratic process — a trademark of the State of Oregon until now — by debating and voting on behalf of the people who elected you to represent them. To not show up is to betray every one of us and is a reflection of cowardice as opposed to leadership.

Your legacy could have instead been serving as a champion for higher education in Central Oregon.

The breadth and depth of your egregious choices, which have garnered national and international attention, will always be much louder than the role you played in working collaboratively with your peers to advance educational opportunities in our state.

While I’ve not always agreed with your political agendas, I respected what you did for our community with the hard bipartisan work you did for

OSU-Cascades. But this current behavior is undeniably irresponsible and your legacy for leading the charge on effacing “the Oregon Way” is what will remain loud and clear. I’m curious how you are justifying that for yourself. You get to live with this new legacy for a mighty long time.

There is still time to shift your legacy for the better. Bring your colleagues together and show up. Fulfill the responsibilities you were elected to fulfill.

Sincerely,

COCC GRADUATES

—Cynthia Engel

I am a firm supporter of free speech and I also support discerning listening. Go to YOUR graduation and when State Representative Laurie Chavez-Deremer steps to the podium, politely rise and walk out. No screaming, no gestures, just a dignified exit. Return when she has finished. Remember, this is YOUR graduation. Enjoy celebrating your achievements.

—Felicia Gorman

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—Nicole Vulcan

Lots of Housing Units Approved

City Council approves a massive walkable, mixed-use community master plan near

By Jack Harvel

Soon, thousands more people may be living within walking distance of the Old Mill and downtown Bend.

The Bend City Council approved a 1,600-unit housing and commercial development on 32 acres of land that was formerly a particle board plant. The master plan also includes a 180-room hotel, office space and retail along “linear meandering paths” that will fulfill City code requiring 10% of developments be open public spaces.

The development is between Highway 97 and the Box Factory, which sits along Arizona Avenue. The City identified it as an “opportunity area,” which are locations that are suited for infill development, in its 2016 comprehensive plan. The applicant, a California-based real estate investment company called Kennedy Wilson, asked to amend the Bend Development Code so it can build 10 feet taller than the current maximum of 65 feet. City Councilor Mike Riley said the move toward taller buildings is going to be an adjustment for the community but he’s supportive of the project.

“I think it’s what the community needs, for a whole bunch of different reasons, many of which we’ve heard tonight. It’s also about density and having a really thriving community and getting the most out of the land so that we’re not sprawling and that we’re keeping down our greenhouse gas emissions,” Riley said.

City Councilor Ariel Mendez said that the project aspires to provide some affordable homes but doesn’t guarantee it. There are 250 homes that may be affordable senior housing, but that could change as the property gets developed over the next 10 years. The master plan exceeds the city’s targets for housing units for

Strike Averted

the Box

Factory

the core area, and nearly doubles the targets set for the Kor Pine area. The number of housing units could change during development; the master plan creates a roadmap for development, but site plans will have to be reviewed and approved moving forward.

“We’re approving this plan, but individual site plans will come in, individual developments will come in, and there’s nothing requiring them even to do exactly what they’ve showed us on any level here, as far as how tall the buildings are and all that,” said Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler at the City Council meeting. “We’re setting the stage here for this area.”

St. Charles and the Oregon Nurses Association found common ground days before a strike would’ve occurred

By Jack Harvel

On June 8 the Oregon Nurses Association and St. Charles announced they’d reached a tentative agreement on a contract for the next three and a half years. ONA submitted a 10-day strike notice to the hospital system on June 1, meaning the Bend campus could’ve lost nearly 1,000 registered nurses by June 12. Negotiations lasted more than six months before nurses delivered the strike notice, and the bargaining teams met for more than 40 hours the two days before announcing an agreement was reached.

Throughout the process ONA focused on the hospital system’s ability to recruit and retain new nurses. ONA said more than 500 nurses left the hospital system since 2019, and that it would continue without further protections. Both ONA and St. Charles agreed there are vacancies at the Bend campus, with ONA saying there are more than 300 open nursing positions.

“For our nurses, this contract is going to be a game changer. But it is really the impact on our patients that is the most gratifying,” Erin Harrington, an RN and chair of the Bargaining Unit Executive Committee, said in a press release. “Given St. Charles’ long-standing challenges recruiting new nurses to work at our hospital, these wins will be truly transformative for our ability to get new nurses at the bedside.”

The new contract would raise wages by $17 an hour, or 41%, over the life of the contract. St. Charles said the average pay for registered nurses at St. Charles is about $108,000 a year, and St. Charles said it offered a nearly 25% raise in a press conference. The contract also protects things like rest and meal breaks, and requires St. Charles pay nurses who work through legally required breaks. ONA said that nurses at St. Charles Bend missed 42,000 meal or rest breaks in 2022.

“Studies show that nurses who work in supportive environments that prioritize nursing resources and minimum staffing standards experience better job satisfaction,” Harrington said. “They experience less illness and injury, less emotional exhaustion, burnout, and moral injury, and are less likely to want to leave their jobs.”

Before the agreement, St. Charles worked on contingency plans to sustain operations without its registered nurses. Those plans included bringing in temporary replacement workers and shutting down some of the hospital’s services until it could regain its workers. St. Charles nurses were scheduled to vote to ratify the agreement the week of June 12-16.

St. Charles Nurses picket outside of the Bend campus on April 24.

Above, Conceptual images imagine a tall and walkable community on the site of the former KorPine particle board plant. Right, the master plan includes housing units, a hotel and commercial space between the Box Factory and Highway 97.

Courtesy of the Oregon Nurses Association

Courtesy of Kennedy Wilson (top) and the City of Bend (bottom)

County Code on Camping Proposed

Deschutes County is the latest Central Oregon government to explore time, place and manner restrictions

By Jack Harvel

Deschutes County Commissioners voted two to one to move forward with code amendments that would restrict people from camping on publicly owned property. Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson proposed the camping ban, saying it would allow his office to enforce no-camping zones and a two-week limit on campsites, similar to the federal government’s regulations on National Forests and other lands.

Nelson said the ordinance is a work in progress, but that the spirit of the code changes is “clear and necessary.” The draft presented to commissioners barred any camping within 1 mile of urban growth boundaries and the border of a property that’s zoned as a residence. On county-owned land the Sheriff’s Office could give notice to camps after 24 hours, after which the campsite would have to move at least 600 feet within three days. On federally owned land that’s more than a mile outside of a UGB; campsites can stay two weeks in one place before being required to move at least 2.5 miles.

“The importance of this ordinance is so that when we go out and we have contacts with individuals that are living in these situations, we have the ability to enforce the rule of law and offer resources,” Nelson told the commission.

The code changes would also regulate how people camp. They prohibit fires within a mile of an urban growth boundary and disallow accumulation of trash, erecting structures, storing personal items, keeping broken-down vehicles, digging and unleashed pets. The code would have some leeway on enforcement during extreme weather events. Nelson said the 1-mile buffer around the UGB is intended to protect residences from fires. He cited five instances when properties were threatened by fire from improper burning.

Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, the lone vote against proceeding with the code amendments, questioned whether the proposed code would be in violation of Martin v. Boise, a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that bars cities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances if there aren’t enough shelter beds to house the local homeless population. The ruling doesn’t specify which public properties and what hours camping can be prohibited, and municipalities across the state have implemented restrictions on camping.

In March, both the Bend and Redmond City Councils adopted codes restricting the time, place and manner

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camping

in which people can camp. Similarly, on June 7, Portland adopted an ordinance banning camping on public property between 8 am and 8 pm. The American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to Bend in March warning that its camping code could invite constitutional liabilities, and asked the City to pause implementations of the code changes.

“I think it’s extremely important for us to understand what kind of legal challenge we are inviting or would face moving forward before we think seriously about moving forward with it,” Chang said of the Deschutes County code.

Chang said he’s not against a camping code in theory, but says it needs to work in conjunction with a broader plan for ending homelessness. He said clearing camps tends to just scatter people to other areas, that he doesn’t think the Sheriff’s Office has the resources to track camps or connect them with services and that the time and places people camp should be clearer before there are restrictions. Nelson pushed back, saying there’s an urgent need to do something about unsanctioned camping.

“If you don’t take one step in any direction you will get nowhere. And that’s why I’m pushing for this ordinance because it will give us another tool in our toolbelt. We don’t need to tell folks where to go,” Nelson said. “We can tell folks where they can’t go, there’s another 1.5 million acres in this county where folks can go, and they can camp in accordance with the rules. If we delay

and we wait until we have a solution to homelessness, we will never get there.”

Adopting an ordinance amending the camping code requires a public hearing, and county staff estimated there will probably be two meetings, considering the number of revisions to the proposed code. Upon adoption it’d take 90 days for the camping ordinance to go into effect. County Commissioners Tony

DeBone and Patti Adair voted in favor of advancing the proposed code amendments as an evolving draft, and DeBone predicted contentious meetings as the code moves forward.

“It’s not a pretty process and we’re going to be all engaged and fired up on this, but I do support this in concept as a starting point,” DeBone said.

“If you don’t take one step in any direction you will get nowhere. And that’s why I’m pushing for this ordinance because it will give us another tool in our toolbelt. We don’t need to tell folks where to go.”

—Shane Nelson

Campsites at Hunnell Road and Juniper Ridge, pictured here, have swelled as more camping sites for homeless people are recorded each year.

Photos courtesy of Chris Miller (top) and Jack Harvel (bottom)

El Condado de Deschutes es el último en la zona centro de Oregon en estudiar las restricciones del tiempo, lugar y el modo de acampar

Por / By Jack Harvel Traducido por/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

Dos de tres de los comisionados del Condado de Deschutes votaron para proseguir con las enmiendas al código que prohibiria que las personas acampen en propiedad pública. El alguacil Shane Nelson, del Condado de Deschutes, propuso una campaña para prohibir acampar y dijo que le permitiría a su departamento imponer zonas de no acampar y limitar el tiempo de campamento a dos semanas, comparado con los reglamentos del gobierno federal en los Bosques Nacionales y en otras tierras. Nelsol dijo que la orden es un proyecto en proceso, pero que la intención de los cambios en el código es “clara y necesaria.” El anteproyecto presentado a los comisionados prohibía acampar dentro de 1 milla de los confines de la zona de desarrollo residencial o urbano (UGB por sus siglas en inglés). En terrenos del condado, el departamento del Alguacil podría dar aviso a los campamentos después de 24 horas, después de lo cual el campamento tendría que mudarse al menos a 600 pies en tres días. En terrenos

federales que se encuentran a más de una milla fuera de UGB; los campamentos pueden estar por dos semanas en un lugar antes de que se les pida mudarse al menos a 2.5 millas de distancia.

“Lo importante de esta orden es que cuando salgamos y nos relacionemos con personas que viven en esta situación, tengamos la capacidad de hacer cumplir la ley y ofrecer recursos,” Nelson le dijo a los comisionados.

Los cambios en el código también rigen cómo acampan las personas. Prohiben las fogatas dentro de una milla de los limites del crecimiento urbano y se desaprueba la acumulación de basura, construir edificios, guardar objetos personales, guardar vehículos descompuestos, excavar y tener mascotas sueltas. El código tendría cierto margen de maniobra en la aplicación durante el clima extremo. Nelson dijo que la zona de protección de 1 milla alrededor de UGB está destinada a proteger las viviendas de los incendios. Citó cinco casos en que las propiedades se vieron amenazadas por

incendios debido a la quema inadecuada.

Phil Chang, comisionado del Condado de Deschutes, el único qué votó en contra de proceder con las enmiendas al código, cuestionó si el código propuesto violaría Martin v. Boise, una decisión del Tribunal de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito que prohíbe a las ciudades hacer cumplir reglamentos si no hay suficientes camas para alojar a la población local sin hogar.

Chang dijo que prácticamente no está en contra del Código de campamento, pero dice que se necesita colaborar en conjunto con un plan más amplio para terminar con la falta de vivienda. Dijo que desalojar los campamentos tienden a propagar a las personas a otras áreas, que no cree que el departamento del sheriff tenga los recursos para rastrear los campamentos o para conectarlos con los servicios y a que la hora y lugares en donde acampan las personas deberían ser más claros antes de presentar cualquier restricción. Nelson respondió al decir que hay una necesidad inmediata

para hacer algo con respecto a los campamentos no autorizados.

“Si no llevas a cabo algo no llegarás a ningún lado. Y es por eso que estoy presionando esta orden porque nos dará otra herramienta. No necesitamos decirle a las personas a donde ir,” dijo Nelson. “Podemos decirle a las personas adonde no pueden ir, hay otros 1.5 millones de acres en este condado donde las personas pueden ir y acampar conforme a las reglas. Si nos demoramos y esperamos hasta que tengamos una solución a la falta de vivienda, nunca llegaremos a eso.”

El adoptar un decreto que enmiende el código de campamento requiere una audiencia pública y el personal del condado previó que probablemente habrá dos reuniones, considerando la cantidad de revisiones propuestas al código. Tras la adopción, a la enmienda tomaría 90 días para que la orden entre en efecto.

By Roseann Dennery

he snow has thawed, the highway is open. It’s time to dust off those La Sportiva boots and get your day bag packed; summer hiking season has arrived. Welcome! We’ve been waiting for you. And with all the additional precipitation we grumbled about this spring, the reward to now reap is wildflowers – lots of them, blooming and ready for viewing.

Here are four spots within an hour of Bend that offer a mix of both perennials and annuals in their full glory; bluebells, lupines, California poppy, prickly phlox and a myriad of other indigenous varieties for your visual pleasure from mid-June through July.

1. Iron Mountain is arguably one of the best spots to see early summer blooms. With sweeping views of the Cascades and a moderate hike that leads to an open meadow, you can’t go wrong with this one. Often coined a “wildflower cornucopia,” this hike is about 5 miles round trip to the Cone Peak meadow and offers an array of 300 species of wildflowers. Iron Mountain used to be a best kept secret of #IYKYK status, but it has gained popularity recently (thanks, Instagram!) and is considered to be one of the primo wildflower spots. Plan accordingly for a full day — sunblock, picnic, lots of water!

2. An easy-to-access spot to catch those early wildflower blooms is Whychus Canyon Preserve. Here, the towering ponderosa pines meet the high desert landscape. Hike the upper canyon and meadow trails that run under the soaring rimrocks and be on the lookout for an array of goldfields, yellow bells and sagebrush buttercups. This hike is a perfect low-key choice for families, clocking in at just over 2 miles. If the snacks are flowing and the meltdown meter is low, opt to make it longer by joining the creek trail for a 5-mile loop.

3. Gray Butte is just outside Terrebonne, but it can prove to be a bit tricky to find. Your vague directions may say it’s next to the “old McCoin homestead and orchard” (hmmmm), but a better option is head to the end of the Skull Hollow Campground. The trail is shared by trail runners, bikers and hikers, and offers some big rewards. Enjoy views of Mt. Jefferson almost the entire way, with wildflowers on either side of the hills. From the summit there’s a birds-eye view peering down into the dramatic expanse of Smith Rock Canyon, where the lazy Crooked River hits the horizon and seems to go on for eternity.

4. Canyon Creek Meadows packs a good distance punch at 7.5 miles round trip, and takes hikers to the visually stunning, flower-filled meadows under the summit of Three Fingered Jack. This hike has all the ingredients of a dream Central Oregon day trip: glacier streams, snow-covered peaks, and if you’re lucky – a glimpse of mountain goats roaming the rugged slopes. Mid-July is best for this experience to let the residual snow cover melt. Be sure to grab a day use permit to access this trail after June 15.

Hike with the family or go it solo, but check out these locales while the bloom is still on

—Roseann Dennery is a writer and creative consultant. When she isn’t helping nonprofits tell the story of their work, she can be found sparking joy on all kinds of adventures with her family of five. A transplant from the Sonoran Desert, she enjoys curating and inspiring outdoor experiences for families. Follow her for more tips and ideas @exploreitallfamily.

Roseann with her family exploring Iron Mountain.

Gray Butte trail offers a lovely scenic mountain view.

Photos by Roseann Dennery

n a world where ball sports reign supreme, there's a sport that's been quietly gaining momentum, bringing together people of all ages and skill levels. It's a game that blends the finesse of badminton, the agility of ping pong and the strategic intensity of tennis. Welcome to the wonderful world of pickleball. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with a participation increase of 158.6% in the last three years. This recent explosion of pickleball players has been especially prevalent in Bend, after the addition of the 16 pickleball courts at Pine Nursery Park.

Werner Zhender, co-owner of the Pickleball Zone and a driving force behind the creation of the Pine Nursery courts, describes the remarkable pickleball phenomenon that has taken the city by storm.

"When I came to Bend in 2012, we had 35 to 50 pickleball club members, and nowhere to play. We asked Bend Park and Recreation to build us pickleball courts and it really just exploded from there. Now Bend Pickleball Club has 850 members and 700 people on the waitlist. And that’s just at the Bend Pickleball Club, not to mention Widgi Creek, the Pickleball Zone, Sunriver and more!" As the number of pickleball players has increased, Bend has since exploded with places to play.

In honor of the Summer Recreation issue, here is a selection of the finest pickleball courts awaiting your paddle right here in Bend and Central Oregon.

Level up the summer fun by giving pickleball a swing

By Lily Hausler

The Pickleball Zone

For those new to pickleball, this is a place to start. The Pickleball Zone offers everything from introductory clinics, camps and private lessons, to match play with a pro, and individual court rentals on its eight courts. It also offers annual memberships for those wanting to play year-round. Court rentals available at $40 per hour.

Bend Hoops

Bend Hoops offers an indoor-outdoor experience, providing fresh air while still allowing for play on well-maintained hardwood floors. Drop-ins are welcome, although in order to ensure a spot, reservations can be made through Meetup.com. For $10 per 90-minute session, playing at Bend Hoops really seems like a steal!

Widgi

Creek

Widgi Creek offers a stateof-the-art pickleball facility with camps, clinics and more, making it a good venue for players of all levels. Non-members can enjoy the pristine courts for $18 a person for 2 hours. Members play free.

Pine Nursery Park

The Pine Nursery courts on the east side of Bend provide a refreshing outdoor experience with plenty of sun, trees and the refreshing breeze of summer. Courts 1-4 are open and free to use at any time, courts 5-16 are occupied by the Bend Pickleball Club at specified times.

Quail Park

This park on Bend’s west side offers a beautiful court with a scenic backdrop. It’s open to the public at all times free of charge, featuring an extra multi-use court where pickleball can take center stage.

Ponderosa Park

This east Bend park is a haven for families, offering a delightful array of amenities suitable for all ages. With its expansive jungle-gyms and spacious fields, children can engage in endless play, while parents indulge in the thrilling world of pickleball. Bring nets and other equipment.

Redmond

Eagle Crest Resort

The Eagle Crest Pickleball Club, nestled within the Eagle Crest Resort at the Ridge Sports Center, offers two well-maintained indoor courts. The club caters mainly to pickleball enthusiasts of intermediate to advanced skill levels. Arrangements can also be made for beginners to enjoy the game under guidance.

Sunriver

Fort Rock Park

With six outdoor courts, this park provides a lot of space for pickleball enthusiasts to engage in the sport. As attendance varies, the level of competition and skill may vary as well.

Pickleball enthusiasts experience the excitement, skill and camaraderie of the game at Widgi Creek.

Lily Hausler

espite living in Bend for more than two years, I haven’t done something most tourists here accomplish in a couple days: float Riverbend Park. The closest I’ve gotten is floating past the Old Mill and down the rapids. Two weeks ago my editor tasked me with doing some outdoor summer activity, so I decided to brush the cobwebs off my paddle board and drive just downstream of the Old Mill.

What can I say about floating Riverbend Park that you don’t already know? It’s a little slice of nature sandwiched into residential and commercial areas, but if you haven’t been to the park in the last two months there are a couple of changes. Bend Park and Recreation District built three new access points on the river where people degraded the streambanks getting in and out of the river, fenced off some areas for habitat restoration, terraced entry points to make it easier to access the river and put up signs about this history and habitat.

“This project serves as a model for how we can balance recreation access where some of our rivers are seeing overuse and as a result the health of our rivers are being impacted by that use. We don’t want to prevent people from getting out and enjoying our rivers that we all love, but we can get better at managing and creating access that can help keep our rivers healthy,” Kris Knight, executive director of Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, said in a press release. “We are grateful to those that constructed this project and to our funders that allowed this project to become a reality.”

Did the habitat restoration work? I think I saw a mink, so my answer is probably. Other than that, I saw some duck, geese and probably

By Jack Harvel

floated above some Oregon spotted frogs — there’s a quarter-acre area in the project that’s sequestered just for them.

It's a popular park, which is why it had a restoration project, so expect to share the river with the families, groups of 20-somethings and kayakers with their dogs. But it’s a beautiful bit of nature and you can get away from crowds just a little bit upstream on a good day. At certain points the only company I had on the river was a single other paddle boarder. That was nice and would’ve been even nicer if my company wasn’t playing dubstep, a genre I thought we banished in 2014, out of their Bluetooth speaker.

Landlubbers may see more of the work done for the project than I did from the water. They’ll see the areas siphoned off for habitat restoration and the informational signs about the river’s historical uses and ecosystem. The trail got upgraded with gravel surface material from the Bill Healy Bridge to the Farewell Bend Bridge. But if you’re wandering there, please stay on the trail. The project also restored some of the habitat on the banks of the river and the plants are young and vulnerable.

“We look forward to trail users getting to see the results up close as the busy season begin, and we ask for help to stay out of the habitat restoration areas,” Jason Powell, BPRD’s construction manager, said in a press release.

After two years in Bend, I float the most popular part of the Deschutes

It’s a popular place to float, but you can still get some peace and quiet at Riverbend Park.

One goal of the Riverbend Park South Access and Restoration Project is to make it easier to access the park, like with these terraced rocks into the water.

Pump it up! All good things come with a cost, and for paddleboarding that’s 15 minutes of pumping before you can get in the water.

Jack Harvel

Jack Harvel

Courtesy of Bend Parks and Recreation District

Tips for bike touring and bike packing, from a semi-new explorer

By Nicole Vulcan

few years back I went to a bike touring workshop at The Gear Fix, hosted by two awesome femmes who’ve pedaled everywhere from Mexico to the Great Divide. They were passionate about showing others how relatively simple and freeing it can be to ride bikes for days on end. I bought my first piece of bike gear right then and there – a somewhat used handlebar bag that could carry a good stash of snacks, a phone and some other essentials. (Pro tip: Handlebar bags are excellent for anyone who rides regularly – whether on trails or the streets.) At that workshop I also won a raffle and walked away with a seatpost bag – a handy number that straps to a bike’s seatpost, offering plenty of room to stuff a small sleeping bag and a change of clothes. With these two pieces of gear and some straps, I was well on my way to beginning life as a bikepacker/ bike tourer. If I can start this at 40 with relatively little capital outlay, I’d say most others can do it, too.

While there’s plenty to learn about bike repair and ultra-light gear and the finer points of this bike rack or that one, I see all of that advanced gear talk as somewhat intimidating to those who want to start but feel overwhelmed by the amount of one-upmanship and downright capitalist bro-dude competitive gear-comparison out there.

If you’re someone who craves adventure and wants to do it on a bike, you don’t have to have all the new, advanced, lightweight gear. All you really need is food, water and maybe some shelter. On a nice night, a lightweight hammock can even replace the need for tent-shelter.

In honor of our Summer Adventure issue, these are some tips for those ready to head out on their first bikepacking or bike touring trip this summer. (BTW, what’s the difference between bikepacking and bike touring? They’re essentially the same thing – though the former tends to be the nomenclature adopted by those racing on mountain or gravel bikes, according to a recent writeup in The Radavist; the latter term is used by those who primarily ride for pleasure.)

Try an overnight

To determine if this is something you actually want to invest your time and money in, plan a short, simple route that offers some level of “out” – as in, someone could come rescue you quickly if something goes awry. A 20- or 30-mile jaunt that threads through some National Forest or Bureau of Land Management land, or past a campground you can reserve, is ideal and will give you the vibe. Check out routes on Dirty Freehub, a locally run site that offers step-by-step directions for dozens of roads, gravel and singletrack in the area.

Keep the gear simple

Obviously, you’ll need a bike that has all of its parts working correctly, but it doesn’t have to be new or fancy; just comfortable for you. On my first overnight, I rode my hardtail mountain bike because that’s what I had. In addition to my handlebar and seat post bags, I’ve since upgraded to a gravel bike and a pair of front racks that hold some decent Ortlieb panniers, but on my first ride I literally bought some large, glorified twist ties and strapped my sleeping bag to the handlebars and wore a small backpack to carry a small stove for my coffee. The less you bring, the lighter your setup and the less difficult things will be. Food tastes SO GOOD after a day on the bike, but you don’t have to go gourmet. Pack a burrito and the makings of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, or plan a route that offers snack and restaurant stops along the way. Also highly recommended: bike shorts and some chamois butter.

Use groups to find riding partners

Riding solo can be the ultimate adventure, though this combo of exploring and occasional uphill-climbing suffer-fest is really best experienced — not to mention safer — with friends. If you don’t already have a crew of bike friends, there are plenty of online groups on MeetUp and Facebook where you might be able to find an adventure partner.

Learn how to change a tire

While spending some time learning how to service your own bike is always a good idea, at the bare minimum, every rider should know how to change the tires on their own ride. Getting tubeless tires is the route I’ve decided is best for me (damn you, goatheads!) but even tubeless setups can go wrong, and the dual challenges of either, 1. changing your own tire in the boonies when it’s hot as heck, there’s no shade and you don’t really know how, or 2., having your riding partners always have to bail you out and service your bike should ideally be avoided, for harmony’s sake. There’s plenty more to learn on this topic, but too often, outdoor-meccas like Bend fail to offer an in-point for those who didn’t come out of the womb as a fully formed outdoor-expert human. Start out riding your bike. Then ride a little longer, and pack some food. You got this.

Bike camp can be pretty simple. On this trip, I slept in a hammock and skipped bringing the bulkier tent, though my riding partner had one just in case I needed to escape the rain.

Riding along the Deschutes River on an overnight near Madras with bike friends.

Photos by Nicole Vulcan

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SATURDAY 6 /17

SUGAR SWEET STRING BAND

BACK TO SIMPLER TIMES

Sugar Sweet String Band is an American roots band from Central Oregon, ready to provide tunes for a good time. Expect to feel the joy, love and passion from these musicians. Head up the mountain road to the Seventh Mountain Resort to listen. Sat., June 17, 5-8pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY 6 /17-18

JUNETEENTH CENTRAL OREGON: DISCOVERING OUR ROOTS

CHRIS STAPLETON’S ALL AMERICAN ROAD SHOW

WELL-LOVED COUNTRY

Chris Stapleton takes the stage with smooth songs such as “Tennessee Whiskey” and more upbeat ones including “Starting Over.” Opening the show are Marty Stuart and Allen Stone. Fri., June 16, 6pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $115.

FRIDAY 6 /16

BEND BOARDING BABES SUMMER CONCERT PADDLE SERIES

MAKE FRIENDS, PADDLE & LISTEN TO TUNES

Bend Boarding Babes offers a chance for women to get out on the Deschutes and connect with others. People can bring a board to this group event and listen to the music from the water. Fri., June 16, 5:30pm.

Bend Boarding Beach Babes Launch, 266 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY 6 /16-18

CENTRAL OREGON TRAIL ALLIANCE’S TRAIL LOVE

WORK ON BIKE TRAILS

Are you a mountain biker? Do you use the trails in Central Oregon? Then get out there and put in the work! COTA hosts a trail love party, fixing up the trails, protecting wildlife and maintaining a safe riding environment. Join them! Sat., June 17, 9am-2pm. Wanoga Sno Park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /17

REDMOND PRIDE DRAG DANCE PARTY

PRIDE PRIDE PRIDE

Central Oregonians can celebrate Pride and have a night out with Redmond Pride Drag Dance Party! Attendees can sip on cocktails, eat some local food and vibe out with the drag queens. Sat., June 17, 2-4pm. The Doghouse Brewyard, 827 SW Glacier Ave., Redmond.

STEAMPUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL

FUN AND MAGICAL

Catch High Step Society, Defunk, Handmade Moments, Banshee Tree, Spunj, Company Grand and more at this festival. Featuring local acts and touring headliners, the collection of musicians will fill the weekend with jam band fun! Attendees are encouraged to wear steampunk garb. Fri.-Sun., June 16-18. Rosland Campground, 16525 Burgess Rd., La Pine. $35-$199.

SATURDAY 6 /17

REDMOND RUN

GET YOUR RUN ON

Weave through the valleys and scenic Central Oregon landscape with the Redmond Run! Offering a 5K, 10K and half marathon, this race has a distance for everyone. Sat., June 17, 9am. Downtown Redmond, 6th & Dogwood Ave., Redmond. $40-$60.

CELEBRATE LIBERATION DAY

With live music on the Barry Washington Jr. Entertainment stage, an educational plaza, local food, local dancers and community, this Juneteenth event will light up downtown with celebration, honor and love. Central Oregon is invited to celebrate and learn on this holiday weekend. Sat., June 17, 11am-7:30pm and Sun., June 18, 11am-5pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Free.

SUNDAY 6 /18

DUFFY’S FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW

KA-CHOW!

Take your dad or kids out to the General Duffy’s car show this weekend for Father’s Day. This free event allows Central Oregonians to look and explore vehicles old and new. Enter a car for the showing for $10. Sun., June 18, 11am-4pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free to watch/$10 to enter a car.

WEDNESDAY 6 /21

BROTHER ALI AND DJ LAST WORD

HIP-HOP ARTIST, SPEAKER AND LEADER

Brother Ali is a multi-faceted performer; he wears many hats. As a singer, rapper, motivational speaker and social justice warrior, he inspires his audiences with powerful shows. DJ Last Word will join Ali on stage for a night to remember. Wed., June 21, 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $22.

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Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Will Keep Your Senses Spinning

Owned by an interior designer and a Portland DJ from the ‘90s… nuff’ said.

By Doone Lupine Williams

“Cabin Cuts” (Live DJs) at Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

Jun-16/17 : Sknny Mrcles

Jun-23/24 : Czar

Jun 30/7-1 : ATM

Jul 7 : Vacay

Jul 7-8 : Alatin

Jul 7-11 : Solo

Jul -14/15 : ELLS

Jul -21/22: NYM

Jul -28/29: Deli

Doug and Phoebe Pedersen are a creative duo also known as the owners of the funky and shabby-chic Dogwood Cocktail Cabin, which is also my current favorite underground jazz and DJ venue with delicious and worldly late night food. Food past 10pm in Bend! Can you believe it?! And the chillest tunes. The brick cabin, (which also semi-serves as a cave) in the wall on 147 NW Minnesota Ave., has both local and regional underground DJs. Well, maybe I should say above-ground as the balcony-leveled booth you get as a DJ with a weekend residency is propped right above the giant high-ceiling bar. Filled with antique globes, boar heads and records, it is an experience for the eyes. The DJs for the night also get their own framed poster hung on the wall in the booth, installed by Owner Doug Pedersen, who does all the booking.

“It makes them feel special,” he said.

The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin started in Crested Butte, Colorado, where Pedersen was head chef. Then, the business

transferred to its current location, in what was previously the Astro Lounge. The Pedersens bought the space only a year after moving to Bend in 2013. While hospitality and the food and beverage industry was steering both of their artistic talents, Pedersen’s [Doug’s] roots lie in the ‘90s underground Portland DJ scene, which feels fully incorporated to the scene at Dogwood now. The Portland-‘90s hip-hop DJ at heart held his own residencies at downtown Portland hotspots like Saucebox (which no longer remains) on SW Broadway, and 1201, in addition to racking up plenty of experience doing music booking for other eclectic venues (such as the late Tonic Lounge). The Pedersens’ love for creating a luxury yet vintage, musical experience — mixed with tastefulness for all senses — creates some of the best ambiance I’ve experienced out in Bend. Whether it’s a night out on the town or going cave-mode for happy hour, it’s a nice change of pace.

Pedersen brings in eight rotating

DJs who cycle through the year, and he treats his DJs right. As a booked Dogwood artist, DJs get $200 a night plus a hotel room at The Campfire Hotel — where Dogwood’s sister bar lives, The Canteen. Pedersen calls it, “a weekend getaway.” Pedersen also books the DJs at The Canteen, right next to the Campfire’s heated mineral pool.

“It has more Ibiza energy. A little Palm Springs vibe,” Pedersen noted. “You don’t need to be dressed up here, but people tend to look a little nicer on a date,” he told me as we sat at Dogwood. You could say The Canteen is a little more casual; “campier," if I dare.

The Pedersens opened The Canteen two years ago and obviously saw it as another opportunity to bring in more live music. Every Sunday of the month patrons can catch a DJ by the pool. And for those hanging out at The Canteen when there’s not a live DJ spinning, they can catch a full audio and visual livestream at the bar from what’s spinning

over at Dogwood’s DJ set —which Pedersen also streams live on Twitch.TV. He likes to book his DJs three months in advance and if there’s a fifth weekend in a month he’ll bring in a guest. His genres are curated. Think jazzy hip-hop, electronic, soul and a whole lot of funk. Pedersen is looking forward to upcoming DJs such as "Sknny Mrcles" — who spins jazz vinyl and happens to be playing this weekend, "DJ Wicked" (DMC vibes), and Vacay (who just moved here from Portland. Patrons can also catch ‘80s-themed weekends at The Canteen’s pool club with DJ Mark Brody and occasional live jazz at the Dogwood, but all in all, Pedersen just wants to share DJ music and culture with people.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

Tue-Sun, 5pm-Midnight

147 NW Minnesota Ave.Bend

Local DJ “Ells” spinning at Dogwood on a Friday night. The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin’s DJ Booth also includes a full live audio and visual stream to The Canteen bar at The Campfire Hotel and to Twitch.TV

at SHARC’s John Gray Amphitheater

Free concert series | Every Sunday June 25 - July 23

FoodMusic4-6pm & Drink family friendly

June 25 leadbetter

July 2 Juju Eyeball July 9 Blackstrap Bluegrass

July 16 superball July 23 Mathieu Raney

Bring the Family & a blanket

Please … No pets, no glass!

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14 Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom YOUNI Drag

Show: Presented by Avid Cider and the YOUNI Movement YOUNI Drag promotes being true to your authentic self and a celebration of the human experience. Local performers will entertain from start to finish. Surprises and prizes guaranteed! Avid’s grand prize for the night will feature a free to play bingo game with a $1,000 cash prize payout! 6-9pm. $30-$40.

Bevel Craft Brewing Soul’d Out Grab a beer and meet out on the Bevel patio every Wednesday for free local live music from May-September! 6-8pm. Free.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. 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 Evan Mullins

Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!

6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open

Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing The Lair Trivia Come join for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! 7-8:30pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, whichever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Wednesday’s Conner Bennett & Seth Acquarolo Bend’s beloved master shredders Conner Bennett and Seth Acquarolo melt your faces every Wednesday of July. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Copper Children

W/ The Jess Ryan Band The Copper Children are a unique blend of styles and influences that span from the choral sounds of American gospel music to the psychedelic acid jam-fueled sounds of the ‘60s. Live they take you into your heart space, conjuring the spirit of unity, freedom, silliness and love. 8-11:59pm. $16.

Worthy Brewing Jesse Meade Join for free live music from Jesse Meade! Check him out! 7-9pm. Free.

The Yard @ Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems

An evening of song swapping and storytelling from some of Bend’s favorite musicians. Please join from 7-9pm in the “Yard” for a great night featuring David Miller and Jim Boraas. 7-9pm. Free.

15 Thursday

10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing

Facility Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo

Launch Party They will announce the unique entertainment for this year’sDeschutes County Fair & Rodeo. They will also announce who will be playing the Kendall Toyota of Bend Free Summer Concert Series at this year’s Fair & Rodeo. The event will feature carnival games, live music by the Sleepless Truckers, hundreds of VIP Ticket giveaways and more! 5-9pm. Free.

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

Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Doc Ryan’s Country Rock Band 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/adults, free/children 12 and under.

General Duffy’s Annex Comedy Night

Comedy Night at General Duffy’s Annex! Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. 21+ required for this show. 7pm.

M&J Tavern Big Treble Come celebrate Reegan’s birthday with Scott Fox and a few surprise stand in friends for a fun evening of grand ol’ music. 8:30pm. Free, tip the band.

Northside Bar & Grill Dark & Grey Local duo playing classic and alternative rock covers. 7-9pm. Free.

Oregon Spirit Distillers Coyote Willow Enjoy summer evenings on the patio with live music and tasty cocktails. Oregon Spirit is excited to have Coyote Willow join as the first in this series for live music on the patio. Coyote Willow is known for music that “blends genre-crossing lines to create an extraordinary musical journey.” 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Silvertone Devils The Devils play roots rock ‘n’ roll — there’s a love of good old country music, as well! 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Cadillac Three

Leaving a lasting impression on fans across the globe with their distinct sonic tendencies, The Cadillac Three is Nashville’s most versatile band. Spending their formative years playing music together in garages before graduating to sold-out venues and being added to major festival lineups. 6-10pm. $25.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer!

If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Thursday House Band Sisters-based musician Benji Nagel showcases his talented friends every Thursday all summer long! Pull up a chair on the Big Lawn, grab some dinner and soft-serve from the Boathouse and enjoy some of Central Oregon’s favorite musicians. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Katchafire Hailing from Kirikiriroa in Aotearoa (Hamilton in New Zealand) Katchafire has become a global roots reggae phenomenon with the all-Maori band bringing its pure classic sound to music lovers worldwide, delivering one of the most authentic reggae shows around. 8-11:59pm. $25.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Karaoke Night

Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night Downtown at Worthy Beers and Burgers every Thursday! 6-9pm. Free.

16 Friday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Music on the Patio: Alicia Viani Trio Summer cider sipping time at Avid Cider Co. with the annual summer Music on the Patio series. Enjoy cider, seltzer, slushees, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and the new small bites menu while enjoying the sounds of local musicians. All ages are welcome. See you on the patio! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bend Boarding Babes Launch

Bend Boarding Babes Summer Concert Paddle Series Bend Boarding Babes Summer Concert Paddle Series! Make friends, paddle and listen to tunes on the Deschutes! All Levels Welcome! Be sure to join the group for all Bend Boarding Babes events and details: www.facebook.com/ groups/bendboardingbabes. 5:30pm. Free.

Bend Cider Co. CJ Neary & Evan Mullins

Bend Cider Co. is so excited for 17-year-old CJ Neary and Evan Mullins on the stage! From funk and blues to jazz and folk, these guys have it all. The way they play off each others intricate improvisations is incredible. Don’t miss this! Snacks available, outside food OK. 5-7pm.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Locals

Showcase Join for a special Friday night showcase featuring some of your favorite local comics! Show starts at 8pm, but be sure and show up early to grab a bite to eat from Craft’s amazing menu! Featuring: Courtney Stevens, Katy Ipock, Carl Click, Brent Bybee, Anthony Poponi and Dylan Gaffney. Hosted by: Liam Gibler. 8-9:30pm. $15-$20.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events

The Calamari Brothers Rock ‘n’ soul is their brand of music. Calamari Brothers’ musical repertoire ranges from popular rock ‘n’ roll to classic R&B, all designed to keep the party going. Come enjoy the cozy tasting room, amazing sunsets, beautiful gardens and vines. 6-9pm. $18/adults, free/children 12 and under.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

The Brewers Grade Band Brewer’s Grade Band continues to blaze its own trail bringing its unique brand of Northwest Country music to the next level. Band member Joe Smart’s recent Grammy win recognizing his work on the O’Connor Band’s “Coming Home” Album of the Year has led to some exciting opportunities to collaborate with music’s biggest names including Paul Simon and Zac Brown Band! 7-10pm.$15.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke

Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

Soul and R&B singer Allen Stone is headed to Bend. Stone will open for Chris Stapleton with Marty Stuart at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Fri., June 16 at 6pm.

Courtesy Allen Stone Facebook

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Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show Kentucky-born Chris Stapleton is an 8x Grammy, 15x CMA and 10x ACM award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians. Following 2015’s quintuple platinum breakthrough solo debut album “Traveller,” Stapleton released two #1 albums in 2017. 6pm. $115.

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 admission.

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

Aidan Moye Live at The Vault Come listen to Aidan Moye play a mix of your favorite covers as well as some finely crafted originals! Check out the new food trucks while you are at it! 6-8pm. Free.

Rosland Campground Steampunk Music Festival Steampunk Music Festival is a 3-day gathering of friends and family, music lovers, dancers, and artists of all ages. Hosted on the beautiful Rosland Campground, our family-friendly music festival is geared up to deliver a fun and magical experience for all those who attend. 4:45-11:30pm. $39-$199.

Silver Moon Brewing Laura de Amorim Laura de Amorim is a singer and a multi instrumentalist looper. She builds songs from scratch using her keyboard, guitar, bass and loop pedal. Her music is jazzy, funky and upbeat with the intention of getting people dancing. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Superball

Bend’s premier classic rock tribute band returns to Silver Moon Brewing. 8:30-11pm. $10.

The Capitol Zao, Body Void, Mouth For War and Godcollider 1988 Entertainment Presents: Zao, Body Void, Mouth For War and Godcollider. 8-11:59pm. $25.

The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar Bend

Underground Comedy Club Come to Downtown Bend and be transported into a true comedy club environment! Once a month, Eric Oren transforms

The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar in Downtown Bend into a secret comedy hideaway! They feature only the finest local, regional and sometimes national comedy talent alongside a top quality bar! 7:30-8:45 & 9:30-10:45pm. $20-$25.

The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar Bend

Underground Comedy Club Come to Downtown Bend and be transported into a true comedy club environment! Once a month, Eric Oren transforms The Wine Shop and Beer Tasting Bar in Downtown Bend into a secret comedy hideaway! They feature only the finest local, regional and sometimes national comedy talent alongside a top quality bar! 7:30-8:45 & 9:30-10:45pm. $20-$25.

Worthy Brewing Billy & The Box Kid Join for free live music from Billy & The Box Kid. 8:3010pm. Free.

17 Saturday

Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 6pm. Free.

18 Sunday

The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

The Belfry Sean Hayes Sean Hayes is a Bay Area singer-songwriter who makes music to dance to or cry to, or maybe both at the same time. He was born in New York City, raised in North Carolina, and honed his earliest musical chops in a band playing Irish and old-time tunes — but his unique style of deeply felt, R&B-inflected folk really matured during his two decades singing and playing in cafes, bars, and night clubs of San Francisco. 7-10pm. $15.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Don Gavitte Don Gavitte is a Portland-based comedian who has been teaching high school history since 1991. On his 50th birthday in 2018, he thought trying stand-up comedy would make a better mid-life crisis than buying a motorcycle. This decision has led him to regular sets in some of Portland’s finest dive bars and he’s earned countless drink tickets telling jokes about being a dad, a teacher and the most tender of modern lovers. 8-9pm. $15.

The Doghouse Brewyard Redmond Pride Drag Dance Party Help get ready for Redmond Pride 2024 and join this drag dance party with gaymosas. 2-4pm.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Highway 97 All are talented musicians, and it’s obvious that they have a ton of fun playing together, and you will have just as much fun! 6-9pm. $18/adults, free/children 12 and under. Flights Wine Bar Live Music at Flights Come grab a great glass of wine, have an incredible dinner and enjoy live music every Saturday at Flights Wine Bar. 6-8pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Matt Martin & The .45s Matt Martin is a singer/ songwriter from Central Oregon. He performs on a regular basis throughout the state and is expanding to new areas very soon. Matt loves to write about life experiences. A true country boy who sings from the heart. 7-10pm. $15.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Death Cab for Cutie: Asphalt Meadows Tour With Special Guest Lomelda Death Cab for Cutie is an American indie/alternative rock band from Bellingham, WA. The band just released its new album “Asphalt Meadows.” 7pm. $39.50.

Northside Bar & Grill Tiger Lynn Classic pop and dance music! 8-11pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Jack Krouscup Quartet will perform jazz standards, keyboard, saxophone, bass and drums. 6-8pm. Free.

Rosland Campground Steampunk Music Festival Steampunk Music Festival is a 3-day gathering of friends and family, music lovers, dancers, and artists of all ages. Hosted on the beautiful Rosland Campground, our family-friendly music festival is geared up to deliver a fun and magical experience for all those who attend. 9am-11:30pm. $39-$199.

Seventh Mountain Resort Sugar

Sweet String Band Sugar Sweet String Band is the American roots influenced, old-time collection with a down-home sound that produces spontaneous joy and compulsory foot stomping, their homespun ballads and original fiddle dance tunes are guaranteed to take you back to simpler times. 5-8pm. Free.

The Capitol Fathers Day “Dad Joke” Comedy Night at The Capitol Do you appreciate the fine art of a dad joke? Looking for something special to do with your old man for Father’s Day? Look no further than Central Oregon's first "Dad Joke" Comedy Night! Stick around for our "Panel of Dads" after the showcase to contribute your best dad joke. 7-8:30pm. $15/online, $20/door.

Volcanic Theatre Pub One More Time: Daft

Punk Tribute One More Time: A Tribute to Daft

Punk is the first and only realistic tribute of their kind. They don replica chromed helmets and full scale pyramid stage to create the perfect Daft Punk inspired vibe and perform an awe-inspiring encore in electro-luminescent suits, reminiscent of the “Alive 2007” tour. 8pm-11:59pm. $20.

Worthy Brewing Worthy Brewing 10-Year Anniversary Celebration Worthy Brewing is celebrating 10 years of Worthy! You’re invited to join the all-day party on June 17 at the Eastside Brewery & Pub! They’ll have live music from Chase The Moonbow from 6:30-8pm and Amargoso from 8:30-10pm, brewery tours, Worthy Environmental garden tours, tie-dye merchandise station, solar viewing with the Hopservatory, beer specials and more! 11:30am-10pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Amargoso Join for free live music from Amargoso 6-10pm as Worthy celebrates its 10-year anniversary! Check them out! 6-10pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project Dead Lee Dead Lee is a Portland-based folk duo that represents a mutual love of the darker folk and country traditions. 5-7pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

Duffys Father’s Day Car Show Duffys Father’s Day Car Show! Music by HWY 97 band. To enter your car, visit the ticketing link and purchase an entry slot. 11am-4pm. Free to attend. $10 to enter your car.

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 Sunset Gasoline American rock band, all originals, danceable and more up beat than serious, with a tiny bit of a country vibe here and there! 5-7pm. Free.

Rosland Campground Steampunk Music Festival Steampunk Music Festival is a 3-day gathering of friends and family, music lovers, dancers, and artists of all ages. Hosted on the beautiful Rosland Campground, our family-friendly music festival is geared up to deliver a fun and magical experience for all those who attend. 9am-3pm. $39-$199.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon is partnering 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! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

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.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon Join us for Summer Sunday Nights at The Saloon on the patio! Free every week, and all ages are welcome. 6-8pm. Free.

Hannah Reed, aka Lomelda, (far right) is an indie rock singer-songwriter who puts delicate lyrics and acoustics at the forefront of her sound. Lomelda will open for Death Cab for Cutie at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Sat., June 17 at 7pm.

Courtesy Lomelda Facebook

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Thomas T & The Blue Chips Thomas T fell in love with the blues after discovering that so many rock guitar players were all inspired by blues giants like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and BB King. He started going to blues festivals and playing at jam nights at legendary clubs. 6-8pm. Free.

19 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. Hosted by the Harris Blake Band. Nancy Blake and Danny guitar Harris. 8-11:45pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Bunk and Brew Open Mic Monday Please join on Monday evenings from 6-8pm for Open Mic Monday in the Yard at Bunk and Brew. Guaranteed 3 songs/15 minutes. Covers or originals. Minors welcome. Food and beverage on site. Sign-up at 5:30pm. As the evenings warm up we will go till 10pm. 6pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Karaoke with DJ Chris every Monday. 7-9pm. Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Big Lawn Concert Series: Blair Borax

With vocal stylings reminiscent of 1920s jazz, songwriting that is unafraid to tackle the taboo, and pop melodies that stay with you for days, Blair has something special to offer. Grab a beer at the Boathouse, bring a chair and enjoy the music on the lawn! 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

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

20 Tuesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Dr. Green

Dreams From punk to funk!! Green-inspired music! 7-9pm. $5.

21 Wednesday

Bevel Craft Brewing Gold Ray Grab a beer and meet out on the Bevel patio every Wednesday for free local live music from May-September! 6-8pm. Free.

Bledsoe Family Winery Wine and Music!

Featuring Olivia Harms! Join for wine and live music featuring Olivia Harms! Olivia has found her niche genre, playing music for western lifestyle and honky-tonk lovers. She has been recognized for her hard work and perseverance to stay true to herself and play music that is authentic to her. 4-6pm. Free.

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

High Desert Music Hall How Do You Digeridoo Tyler Spencer’s Didgeridoo experience combines funky didgeridoo rhythms, worldly percussive beats, storytelling and audience participation. The didgeridoo has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. Learn more about this unique instrument! Suitable for all ages. 4-5pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Wednesday’s Conner Bennett & Seth Acquarolo Bend’s beloved master shredders Conner Bennett and Seth Acquarolo melt your faces every Wednesday of July. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Vandoliers, Jenny

Don’t & The Spurs + Johnny Bourbon Vandoliers are a uniquely Texas band, distilling the Lone Star State’s vast and diverse musical identity into a raucous, breakneck vibe that’s all their own. After spending much of the last three years furiously writing and recording music, this Dallas-Fort Worth six-piece is back with The Vandoliers, a new album. 7-11pm. $15/$20.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Brother Ali and DJ Last Word Brother Ali is a highly respected hip-hop artist, speaker and community leader. When he’s not rocking the mic at Coachella, or being arrested for civil disobedience in support of marginalized communities, Brother Ali travels the world learning and teaching Islamic Spirituality under some of today’s renown Muslim leaders. 8-11:59pm. $22.

Worthy Brewing Rudolf Korv Join for live music from Rudolf Korv. Check him out! 7-9pm. Free.

MUSIC

Breedlove Warehouse Sale! The Breedlove Warehouse Sale presents an exciting opportunity for the public to acquire factory seconds guitars and merchandise at affordable prices. This event promises a wide selection of high-quality items, providing music enthusiasts with a chance to obtain their dream instruments and accessories while enjoying significant savings. June 17, 9am-3pm. Breedlove Facility, 61573 American Loop, Bend. Contact: 541-3858339. info@tohguitars.com. Free.

HDCM Pop-Up Concerts Join for the third season of pop-up concerts around town. These short 20-minute performances are free to attend and open to all! This concert will feature this season’s Spotlight Chamber Players violinists Nicolas and Ezra Oncken and guitarist Aaron Goyal. Join on the back patio of Va Piano. June 20, 4-4:30pm. Va Piano Vineyards Tasting Room, 425 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-306-3988. Info@ HighDesertChamberMusic.com. Free.

Localized Thursday Kick off the weekend with localized on the back patio of Immersion! A local vendor, local beer and a local musician playing every Thursday all summer long. Stay connected on Instagram: @immersionbrewing. Thursdays, 5-10pm. Through Sept. 7. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free. Music in Public Places: Lumina Flute Trio Enjoy music courtesy of the Lumina Flute Trio and the Central Oregon Symphony. This is an in-person program. Doors open at 12:30pm. The Lumina Flute Trio performs a diverse range of advanced flute repertoire. Music in Public Places is a program of the Central Oregon Symphony Association. June 17, 1-2pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Songs From the Shelf Join for an hour of music presented in a “songwriter in the round” format. Central Oregon songwriters Lilli Worona, Jim Cornelius and Mike Biggers will share their original songs, inspired and written from books and literature that have graced their bookshelves over the years. June 20, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Songs From the Shelf at Sisters

Community Firehouse Join for an hour of music presented in a “songwriter in the round” format. Central Oregon songwriters Lilli Worona, Jim Cornelius and Mike Biggers will share their original songs, inspired and written from books and literature that have graced their bookshelves over the years. June 17, 3-4pm. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St., Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

Chris Stapleton’s blend of country and bluegrass paired with his deeply real and emotional lyrics have been a huge hit on the music scene since 2015. Currently touring his album, “Starting Over,” Stapleton will bring his award-winning music to Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Fri., June 16 at 6pm.

Courtesy Chris Stapleton Facebook

Save the Date!

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

A Songwriter Sunset Session

Three local musicians — Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker — will perform at The Commons

Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker will serenade Central Oregon with acoustic sets and storytelling lyrics as the sun goes down on Saturday, June 24, outside of The Commons Cafe & Taproom in the Mirror Pond Plaza. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring concert-style folding chairs.

The idea for the Songwriter Sunset Session series was inspired by conversations between Chadd and Dan Baumann, owner of The Commons. The two were thinking up ways to further promote singer-songwriters in Central Oregon and settled on an outdoor, donation-based concert series, according to Chadd.

“It's really staying in that vein of supporting local within the arts,” Chadd said. “Some of the songs that we're singing, or that we're writing, are pertaining to our local environment — the experiences we are facing here and in our community.”

The three headlining musicians will perform solo sets, and at the end, they will come together for harmony driven tunes. Viani and Cole-Baker will take the stage with acoustic guitars. Chadd will perform his set with Andrew Lion on upright bass and Raymond Richards on pedal steel, playing songs from Chadd’s debut album, “Ghost of You.”

“With the trio format, it's a little different than the full band,” Chadd said. “It gives a totally different breadth to the songs [from “Ghost of You”] and to the energy. It’ll be a more stripped-down version, which really goes back to that initial moment of the creation of the songs.”

Van Henion Brewing will be pouring pints for beer lovers. Concertgoers can enjoy a brew, a view and a night full of chill tunes.

If the series receives positive feedback, Central Oregonians can look forward to attending more of Songwriter Sunset Sessions and exploring voices of local musicians, Chadd told the Source Weekly.

A Songwriter

Sunset

Session

Sat., June 24, 7:30-9:30pm

The Commons Cafe & Taproom

875 NW Brooks St., Bend thecommonsbend.com

$10 suggested donation

The Commons Cafe & Taproom will host “A Songwriter Sunset Session,” featuring Bend-based musicians — Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani and Erin Cole-Baker.

Courtesy Julia Duke Photo

Country Swing Dance Lessons Come join for partner country swing dancing! They have beginner, advanced and circle dance lessons. Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, or come single and they’ll find you one! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-8pm. Through Dec. 30. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4270. Free.

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.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr., Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

Soul in Motion Solstice Outdoor Dance + Potluck Soul In Motion is taking it outside. . . moving and dancing, and following things up with a potluck. Moving will be from 6-7:15pm, stay and connect for a while afterward. You may be a regular or new to the community. . . join to celebrate how far Soul In Motion has come, together. Reach out for the address. June 21, 6-8:30pm. Private backyard in Bend, NW Saginaw, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@ gmail.com. $20.

ARTS + CRAFTS

9th Street Village Makers Market Join for the 9th Street Village Makers Market hosted by Bevel Craft Brewing, Cultivate Farms and DIYcave featuring five rotating local artisans each week, alongside demos by DIYcave, nonprofits, food carts and craft beer. Every Sunday. Rain or shine. Family friendly! Sundays, Noon-4pm. Through Sept. 24. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 541-972-3835. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Fiber Connections 2023 ANWG Conference The Association of Northwest Weavers’ Guilds 2023 Conference is being held the week of June 12-17. Free marketplace vendor hall and exhibits Fri-Sat. Seminars, a banquet and keynote address by Jeanne Carver Friday, and a fashion show on Sat. 6-17 are available for anyone to attend. Tickets online. Mon, June 12 and Sat, June 17. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-639-3217. lindag@bendbroadband.com. Free-$60.

Heidi Schwegler, In Praise of Fragmentation Join Scalehouse in welcoming Heidi Schwegler, In Praise of Fragmentation May 5 through June 24, with a First Friday celebration May 5th from 5-7pm. More at: www.scalehouse.org/artist-heidi-schwegler. Wednesdays-Saturdays-Noon

Through June 24. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Free.

Intro to BookBinding No experience needed. In this workshop the group will learn three traditional, non-adhesive bookbinding techniques while enjoying the historic cottage and sipping on tasty beverages. Ongoing, 1-4pm. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-3713. hello@ pomegranate-home.com. $125.

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

Paint & Sip at Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards! Come enjoy painting your own 11x14 canvas! If you have never been to one of their paint classes, you need absolutely no experience. The artist will walk you through the entire process. Whether you are a first time painter or an experienced artist, bring some friends and enjoy a fun night! June 21, 5-7pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541-526-5075. events@fhcvineyards.com. $55.

Paint & Sip at Flights Wine Bar Looking for an amazing way to get out in the middle of the week?Join Kristen Buwalda of Chalked Creative at Flights Wine Bar for Paint & Sip! June 14, 7-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 805-801-8328. chalkedcreative@gmail.com. $48.

Sisters Farmers Market Join for opening day of the Sisters Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Sisters! Shop from over 35 local farmers, ranchers, artisan food producers, and makers. Live music with Sugar Sweet String Band at 11:30am!

Sisters Farmers Market is presented by the nonprofit Seed to Table. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 24. Fir St. Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

The Spirit of Central Oregon Photo Book In celebration of its 75th anniversary and in partnership with Visit Central Oregon, the Cascade Camera Club is producing a fine-art photo book called The Spirit of Central Oregon. To learn more, participate in the crowdsource funding, and pre-order at a reduced price, visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/cascadecameraclub/photobook1. May 30-June 29. Donations accepted.

Summer Solstice Ceremony: Grandfather Sun and the Sacred Hoop In the spirit of honoring sacred cycles and celebrating the peak of light, you are invited to join for the first annual CHOICE Tribe Summer Solstice gathering at Hanai! June 21, 6:30-9pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6494. info@hanaifoundation.org. $25-$40.

Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer

Join David in the Kreitzer Gallery and Studio, and experience sublime and healing Central Oregon splendor landscapes, the human figure, koi, California vineyards, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor images. Thursdays-Sundays, Noon5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Father’s Day at the Museum Join at the High Desert Museum on Father’s Day! Dads are free! June 18, 9am-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-3824754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. Free for dads.

THEATER

Fun Home the Musical Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical “Fun Home” by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir. Wed, June 14, 7-9pm, Thu, June 15, 7-9pm, Fri, June 16, 7-9pm, Sat, June 17, 7-9pm, Mon, June 19, 7-9pm, Tue, June 20, 7-9pm, Thu, June 22, 7-9pm and Fri, June 23, 7-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964. $20-$30.

WORDS

Author Event: “All and Nothing: Inside Free Soloing” by Jeff Smoot Join for an insider’s perspective on free soloing from a climber who has seen it all! This is a ticketed event requiring a $5 fee or purchase of the book. Fees and books can be purchased through Eventbrite. June 16, 5:30-6:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

Classics Book Club Please join for Classics Book Club. The group will discuss “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. June 14, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night at The Commons Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers and writers. Join at The Commons for a spoken word open mic night. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. June 15, 6-8pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 541312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ETC.

Juneteenth Central Oregon: Discovering Our Roots Celebrate Central Oregon’s third annual Juneteenth with The Father’s Group, High Desert Museum and many other partners at Drake Park in Downtown Bend. Enjoy entertainment, music, food and activities for the entire family. June 17, 11am-7:30pm and June 18, 11am-5pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

8th Annual Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament Central Oregon Veterans Outreach is pleased to present The 8th Annual “Salute to Veterans” Golf Tournament. They hope you will join for a fun filled day of golf, food, drinks, an exciting raffle and camaraderie! June 17, 9am. Black Butte Ranch - Glaze Meadow Golf Course, 13899 Bishops Cap, Sisters. Contact: 541383-2793. covogolf@covo-us.org. $125/golfer.

Hannah Siglin is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, herbalist and farmer who showcases themes of nature and reflection into her original songs. Siglin will perform at Crosscut Brewing Hut No. 5 on Wed., June 21 at 6pm.

Courtesy Hannah Siglin Instagram

CALENDAR

Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Sundays, 7-9pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10.

Bend Summer Criterium Series p/b

Horner Cycling Foundation & Horner Law, LLP Weekly Criterium race for any level of road rider. Sign up at obra.org. Wednesdays, 4-8pm. Through July 19. Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Ln., Bend. Contact: 541-480-6975. molly@bboregonlaw.com. $20/ pre-reg, free/kids.

The Big Butte Challenge

Join for the Big Butte Challenge, where families and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes & breweries across Central Oregon, at their own pace, between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend. Your reward? Custom Big Butte Merch, swag bags, and a free pint at each butte-sponsored brewery. June 5-Sept. 4. Contact: info@ cascaderelays.com. $20-$60.

Cog Wild Progression Session

Three 2+ hour mountain bike lessons led by certified skills coaches with the same cohort. Each lesson builds off of skills learned from the week before. Shuttles to the trailhead. Some sessions may start and end at Cog Wild. Please plan on attending all 3 days; June 5, 12, 19. Mondays, 5-7:30pm. Through June 19. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $260.

CORK Mom Squad

This group is open to moms of all running levels! The focus of the group will be to connect with other moms, share advice/ information on running while pregnant or with a family and to have fun! Meet back at the LOGE by 9:50am for coffee and chatting! Third Sunday of every month, 9-10am. Sisters Coffee The Old Mill, 450 SW Powderhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: centraloregonrunningklub@gmail.com. Free. Edible Adventure School with Local Author & Naturalist LeeAnn Kriegh

Join us for the first EAS of the season with local author and naturalist LeeAnn Kriegh! The group will be enjoying the morning appreciating the natural flora and fauna of Central Oregon, learn about the diversity of this ecosystem, and ID plants, animals, birds and other wonders of nature together. June 17, 9am-Noon. Bend. Contact: 541-633-7388. gwen@centraloregonlocavore.org. $25, book included.

Forest Bathing Walk

This practice will guide you in connecting with nature in as you never have before. Join an ANFT certified forest therapy guide in slowing down in the intentional, research based practice of forest bathing (shinrin yoku). Great by yourself or with friend! Sun, Sat, June 17, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend.com. $35.

Pacific Crest Endurance Festival

Join for the 27th Annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival! This event has something for everyone including the Pilot Butte Challenge, Beastman 70.3, Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlon/Duathlon/ AquaBike, marathon, half marathon, 5K/10K and kids races! Rally your friends and family for an incredible race-cation you won’t want to miss! June 15-18. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Price varies. Redmond Run Redmond’s Dry Canyon Trail boasts stunning unique naturally preserved high desert geological features. The majority of the Dry Canyon is a nature preserve, capturing the beauty of sparse juniper groves, sage and wildlife of the High Desert. The canyon and the steep rocky walls serve as a tribute to the area’s tormented volcanic past. Choose the distance that works for you: 5K, 10K or half marathon. Each race is professionally chip-timed and supported by outstanding event staff and medical personnel who are there for you at every turn. A festive post-race party in Centennial Park awaits every finisher! Celebrate your victory – have a beer and some chow! June 17. Downtown Redmond, 6th and Dogwood Ave. $40-$60.

Taiko of Bend Club Taiko is a form of group drumming with elements of dance and martial art. The Taiko of Bend Club is a beginner’s level club practicing outdoors in Drake Park. Come fragrance-free. Check website for start dates, times and more details: joannamoore.com/taikobend. Saturdays. Through Nov. 4. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: joanna@ desipotential.com. Free.

Teen Backpacking Camp This small group of teens will learn backpacking systems, survival skills, and go on a day hike before embarking on an overnight backpacking trip in the Ochocos. June 19, 9am-3pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: info@nighthawknaturalistschool. com. $435.

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.

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

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

Ribbon Cutting for Partners In Care

Join to celebrate the new Hospice House and expanded administrative building with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 3:15pm. June 14, 3-5pm. Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend. Contact: 541382-3221. colleen@bendchamber.org. Free.

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

Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Volunteers wanted to help with daily horse care at Mustangs To The Rescue. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email. Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.

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

Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations. ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.

Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For more information visit the website at www. hsco.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3840. abigail@hsco.org.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Beer: Thirty! Outdoor Industry Networking Outdoor Industry networking where you can connect with others and hear from amazing speakers over a delicious 10 Barrel Beer or Compassion Kombucha. This month, LOGE will hear from the Deschutes National Forest about the Cascades permit system on LOGEs beautiful lawn. See you there! June 14, 5-7pm. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: admin@oregonoutdooralliance.org. Free/members, $10/non-members.

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.

Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-6398121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Central Oregon Trail Alliance’s

Trail Love Join the Central Oregon Trail Alliance as they gather volunteers from all over the community to collectively work on the mountain bike trails. The group’ll meet at the lower Wanoga Trailhead parking lot, break into small groups and head to various work sites. After, the group’ll meet back for food and drinks. June 17, 9am2pm. Wanoga Sno Park, Cascade Lakes Highway, Bend. Contact: contact@cotamtb.com. Free.

Competitive Cribbage Play nine games of cribbage versus nine different opponents. Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins. Mondays, 5-8pm. Deschutes Junction, 2940 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-530-1112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18.

Educators Pint Night We’re doing it again, of course we are! Celebrating the last day of school is tradition, and Avid invites all of the educators out there to come to Avid and enjoy $1 pints all evening! Bring any form of educator or employee ID and celebrate your summer vacation. June 16, 4-8pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-7069240. finn@avidcider.com.

Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join the community of professional, novice and aspiring stand-up comedians. Its mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on materials and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community. Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $10. Juniper Preserve Father’s Day Dad Jokes Dad Jokes aren’t just trending on TikTok. Catch the trend at our Coyote Lounge with an Open Mic Night of dad jokes. Bring Dad to show off his best jokes and a chance to win some prizes. June 18, 7-9pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: activities@ juniperpreserve.com. Free.

Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable evening of singing. . . together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging! Led by community song leader Ian Carrick. June 20, 7-8:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 503-4909596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo.com. Free.

FUNDRAISING

‘Friends of the Luau’ Fundraising Event Friends of the Luau, an event open to the Central Oregon community, honors Laurel Richter, who passed over twenty years ago. Hosted by the Richter family and friends, the event’s goal is to support Central Oregonians facing a life-limiting illness while continuing to honor the memory of Laurel. June 17, Noon-4pm. Bend Cider Co., 64649 Wharton Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-7713286. Donations.

Huge Yard Sale Benefiting Lava Bear Water Polo Lava Bear Water Polo does not receive school funding and depends 100% on the generosity and support of the community, plus fundraising by the athletes. Please choose to support us by attending this huge yard sale. There will be a variety of items sold to interest all ages! June 17, 10am-2pm. Bend Senior High School, 630 NE 6th St, BEND. Free.

Shop for a Cause Benefitting The Rawley Project Join for a Shop for Cause Event. 15% of the sales these two days will go directly to The Rawley Project. Come support the dogs of our community in Bend. June 16, 11am5pm and June 17, 11am-5pm. 541 Trends, 190 NE Irving Ave. Ste. 2, Bend. Contact: 541-385-8921. matina@541trends.com. Free.

Think Wild Bingo Join Think Wild for Sunday Bingo at Bridge 99 Brewery with cash prizes! Bingo cards range from $1-$5 with proceeds leftover from the winnings supporting Think Wild. Bring cash to purchase bingo cards, or use the ATM onsite. Every other Sunday, Noon-2pm. Through June 18. Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend. Contact: info@thinkwildco. org. $1-$5.

EVENTS

+ MARKETS

2nd Annual Corvette Show-N-Shine Car Show Join for a raffle, music, trophies, awards and cars! June 17, 10am-2pm. Chevrolet of Bend, 345 NE 3rd St., Bend. Free.

Bend Farmers Market A vibrant downtown outdoor market with amazing, local, fresh products from Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am3pm. Through Oct. 11. Brooks Alley, downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: bendfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Free.

Bend Night Market Take a dive into curated vintage, jewelry, arts, food trucks, cocktails, local brews, live music with Amargosa and DJ Greg Garretson spinning tunes. Cornhole and mocktails too! Fridays, 5pm. Through Aug. 25. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Free.

Heritage Walking Tours The Deschutes Historical Museum offers walking tours of historical significance around Bend’s downtown district, neighborhoods, and sites, Saturdays May through August. All tours leave the museum at 10:30am and are led by our knowledgeable and trained museum volunteers. Registration is required. Visit the museum’s website for tour information. Saturdays, 10:30am-Noon. Through Aug. 26. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@ deschuteshistory.org. $10.

Juniper Preserve Father’s Day Macho Market Don’t worry if you forgot a gift for Dad! The Father’s Day Macho Market will have everything Dad will want. Either come shop for Dad or bring the whole family and let Dad pick out a gift or two. June 16, 5-9pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Free.

La Pine Rhubarb Festival Join the fun at the 13th Annual La Pine Rhubarb Festival. 120+ craft vendors, food trucks, adult beverages, live entertainment, Kid fun zone including bouncy houses/face painting, Rhubarb Granny Pies with varieties of fruit for sale, Rhubarb dessert contest and more! Fun family event — something for everyone. June 17, 9am-7pm and June 18, 9am-4pm. La Pine Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine. Contact: 541-536-6237. info@ lapineseniorcenter.org. Free.

Third Thursday in Northwest Crossing! Third Thursdays in Northwest Crossing anchored at The Grove Market Hall! Art, music and community! Every month, Third Thursday. Third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Bend. Free.

Zorba the Greek Food Truck PopUp Zorba the Greek food truck will be at the Redmond Farmers Market every Thursday. They serve three varieties of authentic Greek gyros, a village Greek salad, Greek potatoes, a delicious feta dip and house made baklava. Thursdays, Noon-7pm. Through Sept. 14. Redmond Farmers Market, Centennial Park, Redmond. Contact: 541-674-8766. $7-$23.

Marty Stuart is an American country and bluegrass rocker. Stuart’s stage energy and style will get listeners on their feet. Marty Stuart will open for Chris Stapleton at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Fri., June 16 at 6pm.

Courtesy Marty Stuart Facebook

RECREATION SWIM

FREE - UNDER 3 $6-AGES3-18 $6-ADULT WITH PAID CHILD

let’s swim

let’s

swim

Dive into summer fun at your choice of two great fitness and swim facilities in Bend!

Dive into summer fun at your choice of two great fitness and swim facilities in Bend!

Featuring five pools in summer, Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center offer:

Featuring five pools in summer, Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center offer:

RECREATION SWIM | FAMILY SWIM

RECREATION SWIM | FAMILY SWIM

PARENT-CHILD SWIM | LAP

PARENT-CHILD SWIM | LAP SWIM

JUNIPER SWIM & FITNESS CENTER 800 NE 6th St., Bend • (541) 389-7665

JUNIPER SWIM & FITNESS CENTER 800 NE 6th St., Bend • (541) 389-7665

LARKSPUR COMMUNITY CENTER 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend • (541) 388-1133

LARKSPUR COMMUNITY CENTER 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend • (541) 388-1133

For schedules and more, visit bendparksandrec.org/recswim or call (541) 389-7665 (POOL)

CALENDAR

FAMILY + KIDS

Family Day at Avid Cider Bring the family to Avid for some fun for everyone! Avid is celebrating the whole crew on Family Day. Avid will have a variety of family friendly activities that include: live screen printing on merch (kids merch available), Lucky Locks hair sparkles, bounce houses, live music, lawn games and much more! June 17, Noon-5pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-706-9240. finn@avidcider.com. Free.

Father’s Day Fly Fishing Lessons Make it a special day for Dad! Join at Faith Hope & Charity’s pond for fly fishing lessons on Father’s Day! Thirty minute fly fishing lessons from a professional fly fishing instructor. June 18, Noon-4pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541-526-5075. events@fhcvineyards.com. $15. Girls Who Code: Summer Immersion Program Participants will join live, virtual, supportive classrooms led by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America and Accenture. They’ll participate in the brand-new game design course to learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process and more. By the end of the program, they’ll build a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript developed specifically for creative coding. Eligible students can even apply for laptop or hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support! June 1-Aug. 31. Contact: meaghan.flaherty@girlswhocode.com. Free.

Kids in Grades 1st-5th Grade Summer Program Bend International School will be running a 3-week summer program: June 19-23 July 10-14 July 24-28 Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am5:30pm. Through July 28. Bend International School, 63020 OB Riley Rd., Bend. Contact: 541797-7038. shanda@bendinternationalschool.org. $275/week, $250/week for siblings.

Morning Art & Wonder Camp Ages 5-11 are invited to join for a morning designed to spark their wonder and ignite curiosity through eco-friendly art projects, story, discovery of our natural world and connection to the Creator and inner creative spirit. Registration required. Questions? Contact bellis@bendfp.org. June 21, 9am-Noon. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. bellis@ bendfp.org. $10 suggested donation.

Youth Soccer Camp: Donation Based Fundraiser Calling all 6-13-year-old soccer players to enjoy a fun, productive and cost effective soccer camp lead by the Summit High Boy’s Soccer team. Meet and play with some of your favorite local soccer players while improving your game and supporting the Summit Soccer program. June 19, 9amNoon and June 20, 9am-Noon. Summit High School, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-6683432. julieroskowski@gmail.com. Donation based.

FOOD + DRINK

Adult Class-Canadian Cuisine There are a lot of great foods in Canada. Please join in this hands-on class where the group will explore the flavors of Canada. Each course will be paired with wine. June 16, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-6400350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $95.

Taste Local Thursdays HDFFA is collaborating with Central Oregon restaurants and chefs to provide farm-to-table dinners at various establishments in Central Oregon. They are excited to offer the first dinner at Hablo Tacos on June 15! Come share a 4-course dinner featuring Mexican/Baja cuisine. The culinary experience begins with farm fresh meals! June 15, 5:30-8pm. Hablo Tacos, 1462 NE Cushing Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-390-3572. info@hdffa.org. $50.

BEER + DRINK

Father’s Day at the Distillery Join at the distillery for Father’s Day! Dads will receive a free Glencairn glass and a taste of their new malt whiskey. See you there! June 18, 1-5pm. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., Bend. Contact: 541-3820002. ashley@oregonspiritdistillers.com. Free.

Meet the Winemaker: Jess and Paden West Join talented and up-and-coming winemakers Jess and Paden West to the Viaggio Farm Table! Producers of Approachment Wines, Karta Wines (Ribbon Ridge) and Benza Winery, this amazing duo has an impressive history and future ahead. This is one you don’t want to miss! June 15, 5-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@ viaggiowine.com. $10 (free for Viaggio Wine Club members).

Show Your Concert Ticket, Get 20% Off! Get your concert nights started at Viaggio! Located three minutes from the amphitheater, show your ticket for 20% off your bar bill! Promotion starts 2 hours before showtime (ex: 7pm show = promotion runs 5pm to 7pm). Exclusions: bubble bars, First Fridayevents, Coravin wines, bottle sales. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Sept. 14. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. Varies.

Suttle Lodge’s Brewery Cookout Series: Double Mountain Brewery Join Suttle Lodge every Wednesday this summer for a Brewery Cookout featuring beer from the Pacific Northwest, and a barbecue dinner by the creek! This week Suttle Lodge will be joined by Double Mountain Brewery, out of Hood River. June 21, 5-7pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-638-7001. info@ thesuttlelodge.com. $20 a plate, first come, first served.

Suttle Lodge’s Brewery Cookout Series: Sunriver Brewing Join every Wednesday this summer for a Brewery Cookout featuring beer from the Pacific Northwest, and a barbecue dinner by the creek! This week Suttle Lodge will be joined by Sunriver Brewing. June 14, 5-7pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20 a plate, first come, first served.

Suttle Lodge’s Wine on the Deck Series: Matzinger Davies Join every Tuesday this summer for wine made in the Pacific Northwest, poured by some of the best local winemakers, and paired with seasonal small plates from the Skip Kitchen. This week, Suttle Lodge welcomes Anna Matzinger, winemaker extraordinaire of Matzinger Davies Wine Company. June 20, 3-6pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-3230964.$60.

Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-Eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. Oneounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

Wine & Paint Night with Chalked Creative Come paint in the Flight Lounge! Hosted by Kristen of Chalked Creative, price includes 1 glass of wine and all your painting. They recommend making a dinner reservation earlier if you’d like to eat beforehand. June 14, 7-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $48.

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

Women Tasting Flights: Brooks

Winery Women connecting with wine and one another. Two flights of three wines with two food pairings and a special guest presenter. June - Brooks Winery from Willamette Valley. This white-heavy WTF is perfect for summer and we’ll get to hear the poignant & inspirational story of Jimi and Janie Brooks. June 20, 5:30-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ fmail.com. $66.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.

Forest Bathing 101 Learn about the origins and benefits of forest bathing, the science behind the practice, and how you can practice on your own or with a guide. Presented by Missie Wikler, Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. June 21, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. une 21, 2-3pm. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters. Contact: 541312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Free STI Testing On June 18, Pretty Pussycat is partnering up with Deschutes County Health Services with their Mobile Testing Van for rapid HIV and Syphilis testing right here at the Pretty Pussycat. Don’t miss this event! From 1-3pm, with proof of test, you can get 10% off in-store the same day! June 18, 1-3pm. Pretty Pussycat, 1341 NE Third St., Bend. Free.

Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.

NAMI Connection Peer Support Group

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. Mondays, 7-9pm. Contact: 503-230-8009. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

NAMI Family Support Group NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Third Saturday of every month, 10-11:30am. Contact: 541-3160167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Outdoor Yoga Classes Join outside in the fresh air for this all levels adult Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class built around sun salutations and creative sequencing to build heat, endurance, flexibility and strength. You will be guided safely through smooth pose-to-pose transitions as you move with your breath. Check website for prices! Mondays-Tuesdays-Fridays-Saturdays, 9:15-10:15am. Through Sept. 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $20.

Reconnecting: Craft and Connection with Nature In this workshop, you’ll create a nature mobile to rekindle your connection with the natural world around you. During a guided walking meditation to the outdoor space where we will be crafting together, you’ll collect a few natural elements that resonate with you to add to your mobile. June 17, 1-2:30pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $35

Summer Solstice Forest Bathing Celebrate the Summer Solstice and nourish the light within you with a guided forest bathing walk. Begin with a guided meditation deepening into the senses and then be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the living world. June 21, 6-8pm. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: mindy@ rootedpresence.com. $35.

Suttle Lodge’s Sunday 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 classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. Sundays, 4:30-5:30pm. Through Sept. 3. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20.

The Foot & the Pelvic Floor Do you have low back, neck, jaw, pelvis pain, pelvic floor dysfunction and hip pain? What to learn about what you can do today to support your orthopedic and pelvic health as well as foot health? Come learn with Dr. Mackenzie Van Loo, PT, Board Certified Pelvic Health Specialist. June 15, 6-7:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-4894. mackenzie@sanctumbend.com. $20-$40.

Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Rd., Bend. Contact: vedaofbend@gmail.com. Donation/No One Turned Away.

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group

These 90-minute sessions will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. If you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome. Arrive early to meet people and settle into your place. No RSVP required. Thursdays, 6:30pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@gmail. com. Free, donations accepted.

Yoga for Hikers Workshop This workshop is part of a series of yoga for outdoor enthusiasts (hikers, mountain bikers, climbers, etc.) in Central Oregon. The 75-minute workshop will focus on both strengthening and stretching all of the muscles used while hiking. Parking pass, yoga mats, blocks and straps included in the price. Reservation required. June 18, 10-11:15am.

Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: 503-888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail.com. $25.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr., Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-5882480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1 - $19.

Death Cab for Cutie is an American rock band with an alternative/indie sound. Lomelda will open for the group. Death Cab for Cutie will play at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Sat., June 17 at 7pm.

Courtesy TicketMaster(DeathCab)

Meals to Look Forward to While Hiking

In homage to our Summer Adventure issue, tips on enjoying the meals on your next outdoor backpacking/hiking adventure

By Allie Noland

Are you tired of pulling a smushed PB&J from your bag? Are you finding yourself choking down bland oatmeal or trying to eat enough protein bars to fill your morning belly? Are you opening up your backpack to the stench of lukewarm hotdogs that have been waiting for dinnertime? If you know, you know. Hiking and backpacking food can be pretty sad, but we are here to give a few fun tips to spice up your outdoor meals.

All it takes is a touch of preparation and a little extra time. And I don’t know about you, but I’ll carry a few extra pounds in my backpack for a delectable dinner feast when I’m out on the trail.

Breakfast Idea:

If you’re out camping or backpacking for a night or two, it’s easy to have a tasty, protein-packed, nutritious breakfast. Oatmeal is the answer. Don’t be afraid to fancy it up. Just fill a plastic bag or Tupperware with your favorite seeds, nuts, dried fruit and spices to dump into your morning oats. One of my favorite combinations is chia seeds, raw almonds, cinnamon and a couple of pitted Medjool dates. Just because you’re packing light and trying to keep it simple doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself. These additions provide extra protein, carbs and flavor to the morning meal.

Lunch Idea:

For lunch, take it up a notch from soggy PB&Js. At the grocery store, throw some tuna pouches and tortillas into the cart for a middle-of-the-day munch. Tuna pouches are backpacking friendly and taste too good to be true when you’re 6 miles into the forest. These single-serving pouches have around 17g of protein per pouch, are shelf stable and come in a variety of flavors. Throw a couple of those in your backpack, along with some tortillas and a few of your favorite veggies, and when it’s time, assemble a couple of flavorful, fresh, protein-packed wraps. If you’re really set on a sandwich, avoid ‘the sog’ by opting for a sturdy bagel or pack it in a structured Tupperware instead of a plastic bag.

Dinner Ideas:

Hot dogs are classic and fun when you’re car camping and sitting around a fire, but not when you have to pack them in and smell the packaging on the way out. There are many more tasty dinners out there. When I am backpacking, I usually stick to burritos, ramen and curry. All you need is a jet boil or a pot and a fire. For burritos, bring dehydrated refried beans, instant or ready rice, some veggies and tortillas and assemble. For ramen, dig out the Top Ramen from the back of your pantry and freeze-dried veggies for a warm, comforting meal. For curry, you’ll need a can of coconut milk, a can of garbanzo beans, chopped or freeze-dried veggies, a spice blend and rice. Feel free to get creative with your spice blend. For mine, I toss in curry powder, a vegetable bouillon cube, ground ginger, garlic powder and a True Lime packet. Combine all ingredients in a pot until the veggies are ready and serve over rice.

Snacks Tips:

Definitely bring protein bars. They are nutritious and easy, and I am not trying to change anyone's mind about it. You’ll never know when you need a hit of energy. But don’t skip out on snacks that bring a smile to your face. Sure, if you’re backpacking for a week, maybe don’t bring the share size Salt and Vinegar Kettle chips. But if you’re just going for a night or two, bring them. It’s fun to bring a treat to the top of a mountain or to the lake you worked hard to get to.

Cheat Codes:

For those wanting to skip the prep work and creative energy, there are shortcuts. Dehydrated backpacking meals are sold all over Central Oregon — including REI, Patagonia Bend, Gear Fix and Mountain Supply. These packs have everything you need for a gourmet meal in a bag. Just add hot water. A few notable brands include Backpacker’s Pantry, Patagonia, Peak Refuel and Mountain House. Local freeze-dried adventure meal brand, Food For The Sole, shut down business operations in 2022.

Hikers and backpackers can upgrade their oatmeal with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and spices. Patagonia and Backpacker’s Pantry have backpacking meals for sale, making food prep easy when setting out for an outdoor adventure.

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Iknow, I had never heard of salmagundi either until last summer when I was thumbing through some old cookbooks and magazines of my mother’s and found a recipe for the cold, composed salad. The idea of putting an assortment of meats and things together reminded me of charcuterie (one of my favorite genres of food) so I made my own version and it was a hit with the whole family.

Honestly, salmagundi is more of a concept than a recipe, so please feel free to improvise, in fact you must! This is one of those classic recipes that came from a time when cooking meant doing what you could

Salmagundi Recipe

Move over antipasto and charcuterie, this is the new summer salad to eat now

By Donna Britt

with what you had on hand.

The word itself is thought to be derived from the obscure 16th century French word salmagundis which means a jumble of things, ideas or people; a motley assortment of things. Which is fitting as this salad is composed of all kinds of ingredients, anything and everything from meats and seafoods to eggs and pickles — things that you might not even think of eating together at the same time that, thanks to a delicious cooked and chilled dressing, come together perfectly. The earliest salmagundi recipe has English roots and dates back to the 1730s.

The salmagundi is really about presentation and of course, the salad dressing. Do take the time to make the dressing. If you don’t, you’ll just have a random platter of pretty food, not that there’s anything wrong with that, but the dressing ties it all together for a memorable experience. It’s not hard but there are a few steps involved. You can make the dressing ahead of time since it needs to be chilled anyway.

Serve this lovely salad with a crusty loaf of bread and maybe a bottle of your favorite white wine or spritzer for an absolutely stunning summertime feast.

Serves 6-8

Dressing

• 3 - 3 large egg yolks

• 1 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1 - 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 - 1 teaspoon dry mustard

• 1 - 1¼ cups half & half

• 3 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

• 2 - 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard (or brown mustard)

• 1 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley

• 1 - 1 teaspoon grated lemon or lime zest, optional

• 2 - 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice

Fill a large bowl with ice and set aside.

Combine egg yolks, flour, salt and dry mustard in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan; whisk until smooth. Slowly add half & half and whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon without running off, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a metal bowl. While still hot, whisk in butter, mustard, chives, zest and juice. Place bowl over the large bowl filled with ice to let mixture cool, stirring occasionally. This will take about 20 minutes. Once cool, transfer to serving bowl and cover surface directly with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes. The dressing will continue to thicken as it chills.

For the salad:

Use any meats or seafoods of your choice, such as sausages, grilled shrimp, prosciutto, salami, etc. Place meats on a large platter along with a variety of other foods such as tomato wedges, cucumber slices, mixed greens, pickled okra or any kind of pickled veggies, celery, carrots, olives, hard boiled eggs, anchovies, nuts, grapes, onions, apple slices, hunks of cheese, etc. Serve with chilled dressing on the side along with lemon/lime wedges.

Donna Britt

CULTURE

Juneteenth, an amalgam of “June” and “19,” marks the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas, were alerted that they’d been freed from slavery –and had actually been freed two years prior. Today, Juneteenth is a celebration day and a day of remembrance, celebrated nationwide, including in Central Oregon.

We sat down for an episode of our Bend Don’t Break podcast to chat with Kenny Adams, executive director of the Black-led group, The Father’s Group and one of the many organizers of this year’s Juneteenth celebration in Bend, which takes place over the June 17 and 18 weekend.

Below is an excerpt from that podcast, which is also available now at bendsource.com.

Source Weekly: Share how Juneteenth is celebrated.

Kenny Adams: So when it comes to the celebrations, there have traditionally — and to this day, traditionally at Juneteenth celebrations, there you'll find a beauty pageant, you know, for Miss Juneteenth. You will have parades that happen. Now, in this community, will we get to the point of having that? Sure, I think we need to build up the Black community a little bit more, because I think we're like .65 percent of Central Oregon, which only equates to about 1,000 people. So as we continue to grow in number — because we have a lot more people moving here to the area — I think we'll see a little bit of that.

Red velvet cupcakes were usually baked for the celebrations. I believe they called it red soda, which is cherry soda. A lot of folks celebrated with barbecues, family reunions. Just general get-togethers. A lot of church services are revolved around it.

There's a lot of people — a lot of naysayers in the community that were like, well, this is just something that Joe Biden came up with. No. We've been celebrating it since 1865, and just because it became a federal holiday doesn’t mean that it's suddenly credible.

SW: This is the third annual Juneteenth here in Bend, and it sounds like there’s going to be a lot of stuff happening!

KA: Let me talk about two things first. The Education Plaza [to be set up in Drake Park] is named after Deshaun Adderley. For those unfamiliar, Deshaun Adderley was a student in the Bend-La Pine school system that due to racial bullying, he did take his own life. And we honored Deshaun and his memory by naming, and we've talked with his father, got the bless ing for that — that is the Deshaun

Juneteenth is Coming

With a full weekend of celebration ahead for June 17 and 18 in Central Oregon, we chat with one of the organizers of the Black-led event

By Nicole Vulcan

Adderley Educational Plaza. It's multifaceted. We have a large tent; there’s going to be Black his tory, including some local Black his tory that we're doing some work with in conjunction with the High Desert Museum, the Deschutes Historical Museum and a few other partners like Vamonos Outside. And then The Father's Group is also curating a lot of things ourselves, but

then also directly across from it, there's going to be a game area for kids. I personally have been working on an oversized, mancala board that will be out there for the kids to play on. But then we have a lot of educational booths and partners that are out there. Check out the photo booth that will be out there, too, that would be a lot of fun. And then, the entertainment stage is named after Barry Washington, Junior. Everyone in this community — if you don't know about Barry Washington, Junior, you have been living under a rock. We spoke with Barry's mom and got her blessing for this as well. We have several performers that are going to be there from day to day.

We have 40-plus vendors that are going to be out there — a heavy level of, and prominent focus on Black vendors from Central Oregon. We have a bunch of food trucks that are coming. but let's talk about food for a second. Yeah, Super Dave,

who is our resident chef with The Father's Group, has cooked up an amazing menu. Jamaican Jerk barbecue ribs with Jamaican beans. Also the fried plantains, but then he also has his Super Dave messy sando, I think he calls it The Big Mess — which is a piece of fried chicken with baked mac and cheese spicy, sweet pickles, barbecue sauce, coleslaw on a brioche bun. You can go to the website, JuneteenthCentralOr. com to see pictures of that. I encourage everyone to go to the website.

—Listen to the full conversation with Kenny Adams in the podcasts section of bendsource.com.

Juneteenth 2023

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Peformances from last year’s Juneteenth in Drake Park. Juneteenth is a two-day celebration in Drake Park.

Kenny Adams is the executive director of The Father’s Group, which is organizing this year’s Juneteenth.

Photos Courtesy the Fathers Group

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Well, we're finally hitting that time of year where some days are so hot that it’s nice to pop into a dark and air-conditioned movie theater, just to watch anything, and get cooled down after a long day in the sun. This last week I saw “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” (the entire soundtrack is ‘90s hiphop!), “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” (next level animation), “Chile ’76” (intense look at the Pinochet regime from the POV of an upper-class woman) and “You Hurt My Feelings” (Julia Louis-Dreyfus will make you laugh until you cry). Would I have seen all of these movies in the theater if it wasn’t so hot outside? Probably. But it still helped.

There’s still a staggering number of podcasts and shows to choose from when you’re done with the sun. Here are a few of them.

In Pod We Trust

In the summer I listen to podcasts on the lighter end of the spectrum and save the deeply infuriating historical and political ones for the winter. Existing on that mostly light side is one I know I’m extremely late to the party on, but I finally decided to give “SmartLess” a shot and I’m glad I did. If you haven’t listened to it, the premise is simple:

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So many shows I was obsessed with ended over the last month. With the series finales of “Succession” (perfect) and “Ted Lasso” (cheesy but enjoyable) and the season finale of “Yellow-jackets” (bonkers), I’m having to check out some new stuff.

The pilot episode of “The Idol” (HBO) starring Lily-Rose Depp and the Weeknd and from the creator of “Euphoria” might be one of the worst things I’ve ever seen. It ostensibly is telling the story of a young pop star trying to revive her career after a nervous breakdown while trying to navigate an industry that views her as a sex object and a commodity. But the writing and directing is steeped in the male gaze, so instead of showing her as a human being, the pilot acts like she exists to ooze sex and nothing more. I hated it so much and also couldn’t look away from

May the Source Be with You, June Edition

'SmartLess,' 'Somebody Somewhere' and 'Spider-People'

By Jared Rasic

Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes are comedians and best friends. So, every episode has one of them inviting a mystery guest without the other two knowing who it will be, leading to discussions that completely avoid predictability. Some episodes see them inviting famous friends such as George Clooney and Steven Spielberg, while

others will bring on philosophers and astronauts to create a truly educational discussion. Highly recommended.

I’m not very far into it, but the other podcast that I recently fell in love with is “The Lonely Palette,” which spends each episode focused on the history behind a different famous painting and breaking down the context in which it

was created. Host Tamar Avishai is truly gifted at making the stories of these works of art accessible and understandable for a philistine like myself, so your mileage may vary. I started with the episode focused on Katsushika Hokusai’s “The Great Wave of Kanagawa” and recommend you do the same.

its failures. Maybe don’t watch it. Or do and make fun of it with me.

If you need a series that has the sweetness of “Ted Lasso” but the realism of actual life, “Somebody Somewhere” exists to make you ugly cry about the beauty of existence. Just ending its second season (and renewed for a third!), “Somebody Somewhere” follows the great Bridget Everett as Sam, a woman at a dead-end job in the midwest, stumbling through a mid-life crisis after failing to deal with the trauma derived from the death of her sister. Sam’s friendship with her co-worker Joel (the revelatory Jeff Hiller) is one of the most touching relationships I’ve seen on television. Really can’t recommend this one enough. I promise this will fill the Ted Lasso-sized hole in your heart.

Lily-Rose Depp chews the scenery in “The Idol."

Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller have the best friendship on TV in “Somebody Somewhere.”

Photos Courtesy of HBO

The owner of Good Drop Wine Shop, Sarah Worley, not only survived the challenges on Bear Grylls’ newest show, “I Survived Bear Grylls: Going Commando,” but was the winner on her episode of the show. The episode was filmed in November of 2022 and is now available to watch via TBS. We chatted with Worley about her experience.

Source Weekly: What made you want to be a contestant on Bear Grylls’ show?

Sarah Worley: I own a wine shop, and finding good service workers was hard last summer. It was stressful, I was working all the time, and I couldn't sleep one night, and I had been watching “Naked and Afraid.” So I just typed into Google, survival reality shows casting now; this one came up, so I applied.

SW: So, it was never your intention to go on a survival TV show?

SW: No. But one of the application questions was what's on your bucket list. I wrote that I don't have a bucket list, but I have a “f*ck it” list that's a mile long. Which is just a list of stuff. There's nothing that I want to do. I don't say, like, I'm going to do this. But if something arises, then I'm like f*ck it. I don't put stuff on it. I roll with it, and everything goes on the list. Good and bad. Because why not, right?

SW: How did you prepare for the show?

Bend Local Wins Bear Grylls

Local wine shop owner takes on a Bear Grylls challenge, and wins her show

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SW: I didn't do a ton. I went to Nighthawk [Naturalist] School and took a few days' worth of classes to learn how to make a fire from scratch and what foods were edible and nonedible. I learned how to make a shelter and survive in the cold. So, the basic survival skills. I was also working out more and they asked if I knew how to swim 1,000 times. So, I knew I would be in the water, so I was swimming more and doing my High-Intensity Interval Training classes to strengthen.

blood and then you have to jump out of this vat, run to this finish line and put it on this column before anybody else.

The second skills competition was to army crawl through mud onto a rope and then skim across the rope to the other side. The third competition was eating horrible foods. I ate a pig uterus. It was awful. Whoever couldn't do it fast enough or didn't get their food down lost that round.

The final round was a raised play structure where you're tied to a para-

professional cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints. I beat out a 32-year-old, 6-foot-4 carpenter out of San Francisco and a 40-year-old 6-foot-5 school teacher out of Chicago who did 250 pushups every morning.

SW: Did you expect to win?

SW: I like to win, but here I am, this 50-year-old woman from Bend, Oregon, who makes it on this national TV show. What are the chances I will beat out these younger, faster competitors? But I do.

SW: Anything else you want us to know about the show?

SW: Can you walk me through the show?

SW: There were 40 people, and they chose five for each show. So each show is a skills-based competition, where you're trying to knock the other people off with your survival skills. For the first skills competition, we had to dive into a vat of blood and urine and find body parts that [Bear] called out from a cow or a deer. We had to find the tongue, heart and liver. So you're up to your neck in

chute. You have to weave your way through it to untangle yourself. Then once you get through the structure, you have to then go underneath it and put together a flashlight that's in pieces mixed under all sorts of leaves and debris. And then whoever made it to the finish line first was the winner.

SW: Who were you up against?

SW: I beat out a 28-year-old who was a purple heart recipient for valor in the line of duty. I beat a 30-year-old former

SW: We were able to do a fundraiser watch party to raise money for Grandma's House, a charity in Central Oregon that helps young women in abusive situations get housing and skills training and find a good place. Everyone who came had to guess how far I made it on the show and some other trivia, and whoever got the most right got to choose the charities we donated to. But, it had to stay local to Central Oregon.

SW: Are there any future survival show plans?

SW: I think I'm a one-and-done girl.

—Find Worley on “I Survived Bear Grylls” episode 2 on TBS at tbs.com/shows/ i-survived-bear-grylls.

”I ate a pig uterus. It was awful. Whoever couldn't do it fast enough or didn't get their food down lost that round.”

—Sarah Worley

Pondering a vacuous wine glass pales in comparison to the challenges that Sarah Worley overcame on "I Survived Bear Grylls: Going Commando," which originally aired May 25.

Photos courtesy of Sarah Worley (left) and TBS Facebook (right)

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Buzzing About Wildflowers and Pollinators

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory hosts its annual Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival

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The Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival will showcase regional flower ing plants and native pollination species at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. The family-friendly festival takes place Saturday, June 24 from 9am-3pm.

“We try to take a look at the biodiversity of the high desert ecosystem and showcase that for people. When you look around our lovely desert landscape, you might not realize how many incredible flowers are ensconced in the various habitats and ecosystems,” said Kelli Neumann, programs director at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory.

At the event, attendees can explore expansive displays, join guided wildflow er walks in the botanic garden, listen to educational talks and demonstrations, learn about the bees, explore native plants for sale and peruse the various local vendors. This year, the festival partners with Oregon Natural Desert Association with a headline speaker, educating attendees about the sagebrush sea and impor tance of flowers in the habitat.

Families and individuals have the opportunity to take home wildflowers from the native plant sale to create their own pollinator garden and watch it grow.

“We are encouraging people to think about native plants when they're around the high desert or doing things in the high desert or landscaping,” Neumann told the Source Weekly. “It's really important that people, if they are trying to land scape their area, be encouraged to use [native plant species].”

Sunriver Nature Center’s botanical garden has several hundred species of native plants, allowing visitors to identify different flowers, explore the diver sity and take in the natural beauty. Adding to the sensory activities, the festival incorporates hands-on activities for kids including flower sketching, flower dis sections and a bee-communication dance.

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The Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival is an educational event that highlights the importance of native species. Attendees can shop the native plant sale, grab a bite to eat and learn along the way.

Photos courtesy of the Sunriver Nature Center (left and top right)and Observatory and Pexels (bottom right)

CRAFT Rice Lagers are the Crushable Beers for Float Season

By Brian Yaeger

In the lager world, we’ve got German pils and Czech pilsners. You’ll now find “Italian pilsners,” which mean they’ve been dry-hopped, something the Germans and other classicists would never do. Then there’s your Mexican lager, which actually has its roots in Vienna lager. I even found a handful of Polish pilsners in Market of Choice’s vast lager section. But of all the various ways to produce a tasty lager around the world, I’m still waiting for so-called Japanese lagers to step into the spotlight. Fortunately, a few Bend brewers have already caught on, including Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, Boneyard Beer and 10 Bar rel Brewing. (Cascade Lakes has brewed the style in the past and Immersion Brewing has a rice ale on that’s fruitier/less dry than a lager base). There are also “imports” from Portland (like Pono Brewing) and beyond (like Ferment Brewing). Oh, and of course, the OG: Asahi Super Dry from Japan, introduced in 1987.

referred to as “like making love in a canoe.” I find many IPAs too high in alcohol for a day baking in the sun. I do love 10 Barrel’s Cucumber Crush as a float beer, but wish they’d bring back cans of Money Cat rice lager (4.5%).

R&D brewmaster Tonya Cornett introduced it in 2019 and it earned a gold medal at the prestigious 2022 World Beer Cup. (Earlier this year, Hood River’s pFriem Family Brewers earned WBC gold for its Japanese Lager (5%), sometimes to be found in Bend.)

While Deschutes’s King Crispy Pilsner is also great for floating, I sure wish it brought back last year’s riff, Kanpai Crispy (4.8%). At least it’s available on draft at the brewpub.

Another draft rice lager is Boneyard’s Khu Larb Thai Lager, created to compliment the food at Wild Rose and its sister restaurant, Sen (as well as its other sister resto, Khu Larb Thai in Port Townsend, Washington). The lowest of all the Oregon-brewed rice lagers at 4% ABV, you can get a 32-ounce crowler filled for the ultimate in canned float beers.

Although Market of Choice stocks nary a rice lager, it does currently stock six packs of Ferment’s Hana Pils (4.8%) and Crux’s Bochi Bochi (4.9%). It was created by head brewer Ryan Atagi, who said, “As a Japanese-American, it’s important to me to make a proper Japanese rice lager to pay homage to my culture and heritage.” The grist consists of 40% whole-grain Calrose rice—a relatively high quotient—that yields a super refreshing beer that’s extra crisp as well as extra complex.

Over at 3rd Street Beverage are six packs of Pono’s Cuzzi Companion (4.7%) or singles of Level Beer’s CobraKai themed Sweep the Leg (4.6%). I crush more Sweep the Leg than most others, probably because it comes in a stovepipe can (19.2 ounces) for under $4.

Brewer/owner Jason Barbee says, “The idea was Asahi-esque with about 15% puffed Jasmine rice, Southern Hemisphere hops.” What it lacks in mercy, it brims with delicate, floral flavor.

While rice lagers provide a wonderful and delicate platform for otherwise subtle notes of tea or jasmine, the cleanliness and serenity found in Japanese-style rice lagers represents a maturation of craft beer, and an ideal companion for your fancy-schmancy tube’s drink holder.

Crossword “Twice As Nice”

THE REC ROOM

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ACROSS

1.  Sellout sign?

6.  Food

10.  Be mad as hell

14.  Jockey rival

15.  Tropical lifestyle clothing brand

16.  Aviator Lindbergh

17.  As thin as ___

18.  Word in proofs

19.  Sour note from a horn

20.  Launches, as an app

21.  Hilton hotel chain

22.  Restaurant kitchen entrance, often

23.  Apple sales woman?

24.  They're just for fun

25.  For crying out loud!

26.  Antiquated ways to go surfing

28.  "Yo, dog"

29.  High season in Riviera

30.  Slovenly one

31.  Nasty funk

33.  Boston skyscraper, with "The"

34.  Have trouble focusing, and what you will do literally in two rows in this puzzle

37.  WWII vessel

39.  Some rideshare rides

40.  Time to give up

43.  Puddlejumper's flight

44.  Curling muscles

45.  Mortgage accounts

48.  Yachtsman's rope

50.  Beats it, like a crook

51.  Actress Vardalos

52.  Mole

53.  Messy classic kids game show

54.  They sleep couples

55.  Haines of "The View"

56.  Plot of land

57.  Stew server

58.  Finnish tennis player Ruusuvuori

59.  Costs of membership

60.  Make a few changes

61.  Scottish Loch

62.  Lover's fight

63.  Walks with heavy feet

DOWN

1.  Engaged in discussion

2.  One in a million

3.  How some court cases are won

4.  Journalist Bari

5.  Antiquated way to go surfing

6.  Soft drinks with a fruity flavor

7.  New additions to the payroll

8.  "Well how about that!"

9.  "Extraordinary Attorney ___" (Netflix K-Drama)

10.  Primate with a long muzzle

11.  Passive spectator

12.  Back-to-back Best Director winner Alejandro González ___

13.  "Hmmm...."

21.  Sporty car roof

22.  June 6, 1944

24.  Tire part

25.  Tarragon or turmeric

27.  Out of sight?

28.  Incarceration with an ankle monitor, maybe

32.  Put on

33.  Member of a juty

35.  Cruel beyond words

36.  Alternatives to S-Corps

37.  Phase of golf that involves driving

38.  "Wayne's World" director Penelope

41.  "Don't even bother"

42.  Spun idly, as thumbs

43.  "Tourist Season" author Carl

44.  Can

46.  "Peter Pan" pirate

47.  Those showing attitude

49.  Historical records

50.  Orange is a part of it

53.  Rather sizable brassiere measurement

54.  Nugs play it

56.  They come with buy lines

57.  Once around the circuit

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Among her many jobs, my triple Gemini friend Alicia has worked as a deep-sea rescue diver, an environmental activist, a singer in a band, a dog food taster, an art teacher for kids, and a volunteer at a sleep lab researching the nature of dreams. Do I wonder if she would be wise to commit herself to one occupation? Not really. I respect her decision to honor her ever-shifting passions. But if there will ever come a time when she will experiment with a bit more stability and constancy, it may come during the next 11 months. You Geminis are scheduled to engage in deep ruminations about the undiscovered potentials of regularity, perseverance, and commitment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): As religious sects go, the Shakers are the most benign. Since their origin in the 18th century, they have had as many women as men in leadership roles. They practice pacifism, disavow consumerism, and don’t try to impose their principles on others. Their worship services feature dancing as well as singing. I’m not suggesting you become a Shaker, Cancerian, but I do hope that in the coming months, you will place a premium on associating with noble groups whose high ideals are closely aligned with your own. It’s time to build and nurture your best possible network.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

For years, Mario A. Zacchini worked at a circus as a “human cannonball.” On thousands of occasions, he was shot out of a cannon at 90 miles per hour. “Flying isn’t the hard part,” he testified. “Landing in the net is.” His work might sound dangerous, but he lived to age 87. Let’s make Mario your role model for a while, Leo. I hope he will inspire you to be both adventurous and safe, daring but prudent. I trust you will seek exhilarating fun even as you insist on getting soft landings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One of my favorite astrology teachers, Stephen Arroyo, notes, "Most people have a strong opinion about astrology, usually quite extreme, even though 95 percent have never studied it whatsoever." Of course, astrology is not the only subject about which people spout superficial ideas based on scant research. Viral epidemiology is another example. Anyway, Virgo, I am asking you to work hard to avoid this behavior during the rest of 2023. Of all the zodiac signs, you have the greatest potential to express thoughtful ideas based on actual evidence. Be a role model for the rest of us! Show us what it means to have articulate, well-informed opinions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Meditation teacher

Cheri Huber wrote a book called Be the Person You Want to Find. This would be an excellent title for your life story during the next ten months. I hope you will soon ruminate on how to carry out such a quest. Here are two suggestions. 1. Make a list of qualities you yearn to experience in a dear ally and brainstorm about how to cultivate those qualities in yourself. 2. Name three high-integrity people you admire. Meditate on how you could be more like them in ways that are aligned with your life goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Now is a good time to take stock of how you have fared in the Dating and Mating Games through the years.

Why? Because you are entering a new chapter of your personal Love Story. The next two years will bring rich opportunities to outgrow stale relationship patterns and derive rich benefits from novel lessons in intimacy. An excellent way to prepare is to meditate on the history of your togetherness.

PS: The term "fate bait" refers to an influence that draws you toward the next turning point of your necessary destiny. Be alert for fate bait.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian actor Samuel Jackson loves the color purple. He insists on it being featured in his films, and he often wears purple outfits. In Black Snake Moan, he plays a purple Gibson guitar. In the animated

movie, Turbo, he voices the role of a purple racing snail. In his Star Wars appearances, he wields a purple light saber. Now I am endorsing his obsession for your use. Why? First, it’s an excellent time to home in on exactly what you want and ask for exactly what you want. Second, now is a favorable phase to emphasize purple in your own adventures. Astrologers say purple is your ruling color. It stimulates your natural affinity for abundance, expansiveness, and openness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): People who understand the creative process say it’s often wise to stay mum about your in-progress work. You may diminish the potency of your projects if you blab about them while they’re still underway. I don’t think that’s true for all creative efforts. For example, if we collaborate with partners on an artistic project or business venture, we must communicate well with them. However, I do suspect the transformative efforts you are currently involved in will benefit from at least some secrecy for now. Cultivate the privacy necessary to usher your masterpiece to further ripeness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Musician Frank Zappa (1940–1993) was a freaky rebel, iconoclastic weirdo, and virtuoso experimenter. Everything normal and ordinary was boring to him. He aspired to transcend all categories. And yet he refrained from taking psychedelic drugs and urged his fans to do the same. He said, “We repudiate any substances, vehicles, or procedures which might reduce the body, mind, or spirit of an individual to a state of sub-awareness or insensitivity.” Zappa might have added that some substances temporarily have a pleasing effect but ultimately diminish the life force. In my estimation, Aquarius, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to re-evaluate your relationship with influences that weaken the vitality of your body, mind, or spirit. It will also be a favorable period to seek new modes of lasting liberation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are at a festival or fair where you could win a lot of money by smashing watermelons with your head, I hope you won't do it. Same if you imagine you could impress a potential lover by eating 25 eggs in three minutes: Please don't. Likewise, I beg you not to let yourself be manipulated or abused by anyone for any reason. These days, it's crucial not to believe you can succeed by doing things that would hurt or demean or diminish you. For the foreseeable future, you will be wise to show what you do best and express your highest values. That's the most effective way to get what you want.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries-born Vincent van Gogh’s painting Potato Eaters shows five people in a dark room barely illuminated by lamplight. Seated around a small table, they use their hands to eat food they have grown themselves. Vincent wanted to convey the idea that they “dug the earth with the very hands they put into their bowls." I don’t expect you to do anything quite so spectacularly earthy in the coming weeks, Aries, but I would love to see you get very up close and personal with nature. I’d also love to see you learn more about where the fundamental things in your life originate. Bonus points if you seek adventures to bolster your foundations and commune with your roots.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera emerged from his mother's womb in 1886. But some observers suggest that Rivera's soul was born in 1920: a pivotal time when he found his true calling as an artist. During a visit to Italy, as he gazed at the murals of 15th-century mural painters, “he found the inspiration for a new and revolutionary public art capable of furthering the ideals of the ongoing revolution in his native land."

(In the words of art historian Linda Downs.) I will be extra dramatic and speculate that you may have a comparable experience in the coming months, dear Taurus: a rebirth of your soul that awakens vigorous visions of what your future life can be.

Homework: What do you wish you could get help to change about yourself?

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By Joshua Phillips, ND

A Holistic Approach to Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism, a very common health condition caused by an under-performing thyroid gland, affects approximately five out of every 100 Americans. This condition affects women more frequently than men, and often arises very insidiously with an onset of symptoms that can elude diagno sis until a physician orders the appropriate labs to detect the cause.

Like so many health conditions, the symptom picture of hypothyroidism can also be caused by numer ous other conditions, but the classic hypothyroidism picture usually looks something like this: Fatigue, depression, weight gain, dry skin, thinning hair, hoarse voice, heavy menses or constipation. Of course, not everyone has all these symptoms, but this is a pretty typical scenario.

The thyroid gland produces hormones that are very important to almost every organ and cell in the body, essentially setting the body’s metabolic rate. Too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) and the metabolic rate is set too high, and too little thyroid hormone and cellular metabolism slows, resulting in the previously described symptoms. Interestingly, metabolic issues like high cholesterol can also be the consequence of poor thyroid activity, for the same reason — decreased metabolic activity of those organs dealing with cholesterol levels.

The most common cause of hypothyroidism is a condition called Hashimoto’s, which is an auto-immune cause of low thyroid hormone levels. In this condition, the immune system creates autoantibodies that over time attack the thyroid gland itself, gradually rendering it unable to produce sufficient levels of thyroid hormone.

Both thyroid autoantibodies and levels of thyroid hormone in the blood can be found on lab work, and this is typically how this condition is discovered and diagnosed. The drug levothyroxine is then most commonly prescribed as treatment. In some cases, this works very well to address the symptoms of hypothyroidism. In many other instances, though, individuals continue to feel lousy even after a few months of treatment with this medication.

There are a number of reasons for this. First is simply that laboratory reference ranges are very broad,

and many individuals require more fine-tuning to arrive at an optimal dose. Second, levothyroxine alone might not be the right drug, and approaches using USP thyroid prescriptions, or combination medications can yield better results. In other cases, individuals benefit from supplementation of some of the essential minerals and co-factors that are necessary for the thyroid gland’s own hormone production.

Some individuals have a significant toxic load from environmental exposures, chronic infections or poor digestion and elimination that can contribute to poor thyroid function, and these folks will benefit greatly from a treatment program that addresses these issues.

Holistic-minded health care providers will often also look at an individual’s stress levels and the health of their adrenal system. Overtaxed or fatigued adrenal function in the body may also be a contributor to sub-optimal functioning of the thyroid gland and its hormones.

Finally, the underlying auto-immune process previously described — the most common cause of hypothyroidism, is famously ignored in most treatment approaches. In some cases, the auto-immune activity involving the thyroid gland can be a clue that other areas of the body are impacted as well. This can only be discovered through more thorough lab testing. Autoimmunity can be caused by many factors, including nutritional deficiencies, inflammatory foods or external pathogens that are triggering the immune system. Thorough treatment of an auto-immune mediated hypothyroidism means not just correcting hormone levels, but also addressing a multitude of factors to create a more balanced, tolerant and healthy immune system.

A holistic approach to hypothyroidism can quickly become quite complex, requiring a holistic approach both for testing and diagnosing, as well as treatment. While many feel better with a simple prescription, others require a deeper dive that involves diet and lifestyle and supplements, as well as addressing other aspects of the body’s physiology, including mental and emotional components of health.

—Joshua Phillips, ND is a naturopathic physician and director at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center in Bend.

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June Mailbag

Q: What is the deal with the median sale price in Bend jumping up $76,000 in the month of May?

A: That’s a great question and reminds me of a famous quote my statistics professor quoted: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies and statistics.” This quote is somehow credited to Mark Twain and Benjamin Disraeli, so not sure exactly who to give credit to, moving along to defining median. Median is the middle number in a list of numbers ordered from highest to lowest; median is often mistaken for mean or average, which can be confusing. To clarify, 157 homes sold in the month of May in Bend, so the mean would take all the final sale prices, add them up, and divide that sum by 157. The median on the other hand would take all 157 sale prices and find the number with half above and half below, so since 157 is odd, we would take values 78 and 79 (from the list of 157) and find the average of those two values. Still awake? If so, this is a long way of saying that median does equal average, which it is often mistaken for. Median sale price is an interesting data point, but it really doesn’t tell us much without deep-diving into the data, especially since our data set is only 157 sale prices — hardly a large sample size. However, like another popular metric in real estate, price per square foot, median sale price is a way to determine “where” in the market your property is currently.

Q: My spouse and I submitted an offer on a property and the listing agent explained that there were already multiple offers. Our offer was slightly below list price (within 5%). However, the home has not gone pending, and this was over a week ago? Can listing agents lie about having multiple offers?

A: Agents are not supposed to lie

about having offers they do not have; however, agents are people and people are far from perfect, so I don’t want to say something like,”an agent would never lie.” When I see a scenario like this, I often think the listing agent may have had multiple offers, but just like your offer, it was below the list price. They told your agent of the other offers hoping to get a “more competitive offer,” but none of the offers, including yours, were enough to get them to sell. At this point you can either make another offer or be done with it. I would highly recommend having your agent circle back with the listing agent to see how close your offer was, or what could be done to put a deal together.

Q: How is it that interest rates have basically doubled over the 18 months, yet prices have seemingly only come down ever so slightly?

A: Another complex question that I will somewhat attempt to answer. The shortest way to answer this is simply that demand remains high. The interest rate increases have cooled the market down compared to a few years ago. However, in Bend and many other places, supply is very limited. A lot (most) people who owned their home prior to 2021 have been able to refinance to historically low rates, thus making the prospect of selling and buying a “new” home far more expensive. Many folks here locally could no longer afford to purchase their home at today’s prices, especially with the higher rates we are seeing. This market has been tough for a few years now, for different reasons, and I expect it to remain tough for buyers through the remainder of 2023.

—Please send any and all RE questions you would like answered to jkeane29@ windermere.com, thanks!