Source Weekly June 22, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

It’s one of those coincidences that no one really wants to see happen: Next week the Source Weekly is exploring the topic of e-bikes and the use of them among local youth — a story we’ve had brewing for weeks.

That’s coincidental, because in this week’s news section you’ll read about the death of a 15-year-old who was hit by a van while riding one. At age 11, on a pedal bike, I was hit by a car in the same type of situation as the one that befell the 15 year old… riding a bike on the sidewalk with a driver turning into my direction. It’s all too common, especially among those not familiar with the rules of the road, and next week I hope to have a robust exploration of the topic of bike and e-bike safety. This week, our hearts go out to the family of the young person who lost their life.

Inside this issue you’ll also find a preview of Warm Springs’ Treaty Days, a look at the data breach at the Oregon DMV, interviews with local and touring musicians, a chat with the owners of a new queer coffee shop and so much more. As always, thanks for reading.

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Facing Legislative Walkouts, Unions Offered Hope for Critical Workers

Acrisis was averted this month when the local members of the Oregon Nurses Association reached an agreement with St. Charles Health System, giving nurses a big raise over the life of their contracts and ensuring they’re compensated when they miss meal and rest breaks. St. Charles remained Bend’s largest employer in Economic Development for Central Oregon’s 2023 rankings, though it’s interesting to note that its numbers are down from the two years prior, with 3,506 reported employ ees in 2023, 3,527 in 2022 and 3,648 in 2021. The pay that St. Charles’ nurses with a bachelor’s degree will earn is now higher than that of nurs es in the Portland area, some of whom are currently in contract negotiations of their own.

These increases will ideally ensure that nurses stay in their jobs, that health care remains stable in the region and that people who need more than emergency care will be able to get it. Had the nurses opted to strike, the region could have seen the shutdown of elective surgeries and other non-emergency services. Having only barely recovered from the most potent effects of the pandemic, including the shutdown of elective surgeries, it would have represented a setback, to be sure.

Meanwhile, some other workers who were — and are still — affected by the fallout of the pandemic are coming up right behind the nurses. Members of the Bend Education Association, who work for Bend’s second-largest employer, Bend-La Pine Schools, are in the midst of updating their contracts, which expire June 30. The union’s 1,100 members, like the nurses, want higher pay that is more on par with their colleagues in the Portland area. Those who pay rents and mortgages or buy groceries in Bend know that the days of seeing higher prices in Portland compared to Central Oregon are long gone. Portland’s median home price was $538,00 in May, according to Redfin; Bend’s was $747,500.

In addition to the financial challenges that come with lower pay in a higher-cost environment, educators have described today's classrooms as a “war zone,” where students are struggling with social skills and behavioral

issues are only getting worse. Educators have been sounding the alarm over this issue over the past several years, but so far, the response from the wider community appears to be more on the performative side. Groups of “mama bears” have popped up in Crook County and nationwide, purporting to run for school board positions to assert the will and oversight of parents in regards to curriculum. But when it comes time for school boards to review and adopt curriculum, few, if any, community members show up, school board members told us.

Teachers are begging for more support, but it seems that the type that involves loud protest over unfounded fears of Critical Race Theory and LGBTQ+ issues is more palatable for people than showing up to volunteer as a hall monitor.

The longer this goes on, the more passionate and qualified educators we’ll see leaving.

In Crook County, an award-winning superintendent is walking away from her job due to the lack of tangible support for the real and challenging work that educators do. In Bend and elsewhere, educators and administrators have likely waited with bated breath over the past many weeks to see whether the Oregon Senate would once again gain the quorum that would let it pass a significant budget, buoyed by the income from the Student Success Act. The additional funds from that Act will, “Stabilize funding for our schools and allow us to continue to respond to significant equity gaps still lingering from the pandemic,” said Rep. Zach Hudson, vice chair of the House Committee on Education, in a press release.

Likewise, nurses in the state have likely been watching the progress of HB 2697 – the legislative solution to ensuring Oregon’s health care providers establish safe staffing levels. With the Oregon Senate now back at work as of late last week, bills such as that one now have a chance. Barring that, it is only under the canopy of union organization that these critical workers in our community had a chance of advocating for themselves. If these are not examples of how union membership can and does impact people’s lives, we don’t know what does.

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SAVE THE DESCHUTES SOUTH CANYON NATURAL AREA

I was born in Bend in 1991 and have lived here the majority of my 32 years. I live south of town in the home my parents built the year I was born. We love the open land by the river and all the wildlife that flourishes because of it. Please protect this natural space that makes living in Bend so special. I worry for all the animals that will be displaced if this site becomes another development. We all deserve places to roam freely and be out in nature — it is a large part of why people are flocking to Bend, but soon they will no longer exist, and Bend will be forever changed. Please help preserve the beautiful Bend we all love and enjoy for future generations!

—Chelsea Ziegelmeyer

MORE WOLVES WON’T SOLVE ANYTHING. RE: RESTORING WOLVES, GUEST OPINION, 6/15

Oregon Wild’s Danielle Moser recently advocated for healthy populations of wolves throughout Oregon. Her rationale? Wolves used to be here. She ignored how much Oregon has changed in the 80 years since wolves were eradicated. She argued that “Oregonians wish to see a thriving wolf population.” Whatever that means, some may, others do not.

The wolf is my totem animal. Every encounter in Alaska, Canada, and Yellowstone has been special. There are definitely places for wolves, but throughout Oregon? Probably not.

Ms. Moser argued that the conflicts with livestock can be resolved by education. Really? More importantly, she ignored the inevitable impacts on our

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deer, elk, wild sheep and pronghorn, which are already hard-pressed by habitat degradation and loss, drought, climate change, and hunting pressure. Oregon’s mule deer may be on the brink of extinction. Wolves could push them over.

Last fall in the Ochocos, a friend showed me where, stampeded by a pack of wolves, elk had demolished 200 yards of fencing. Nearby wolf scat contained shreds of an elk calf’s velveted hide. Wolves aren’t evil, but they must eat.

Those inclined to recreate in the fields and forests with the family dog might want to weigh carefully the desirability of having packs of wolves policing the edges of your community. Around Anchorage, Alaska, wolf-dog interactions often prove fatal for Fido. In the long run, having packs in every corner of Oregon will not be doing the Wolf Nation any favors.

—Mike Macy

THE COST OF SPEED

Driving around Central Oregon reminds me of how wealthy we Central Oregonians have become. Not only are many of us lucky enough to live in ever more expensive homes, but even our neighbors who help build and maintain these homes gladly join us to showcase their wealth in the speeds we drive.

You can see proof of this by simply driving any highway in Oregon. These days, fewer and fewer drivers obey the speed limit. On major highways, drivers regularly exceed speed limits set at 55 to 65 miles per hour by roaring along at 70 or more miles per hour. With Oregon gas prices now averaging around $4.40 a gallon, these speeds underline a bit of

financial extravagance that echoes these rollicking good times. Beyond simple economics, driving at these speeds also raises the issue of safety. Twenty-seven percent of traffic deaths in the US are speed related.

Fox News recently reported that the average driver is paying an extra 30 cents a gallon for gas for every extra 5-mph driven over the speed of 55 mph. That means that many of our neighbors roaring around at 70 mph in cars that average 24.5 miles per gallon think nothing of paying California prices for fuel here in Central Oregon. Those speeding along in pickup trucks that average 13 miles a gallon seem quite happy to pay significantly more.

For those of us who cannot afford a Tesla, yet grumble about inflation and the high cost of everything from housing to gas, there is an answer: By simply obeying the speed limit and accelerating and braking smoothly, you can improve your car’s average fuel economy by 15 to 30 percent. Although you may reach your destination a few minutes later than your neighbors, you can happily spend that extra cash on a latte — instead of on an ICU bed in the St. Charles — if you are lucky enough to survive a high-speed crash.

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This week, another letter-writer had some strong words about kids and e-bikes racing through town, which they wrote at about the same hour that a 15-year-old died after being hit by a van in Bend. (It doesn’t appear they were aware of the tragedy.) I could not bring myself to print that other letter, but Jon, yours is probably close enough. While the driver of that van was not reported to be at fault, each of us who drives a vehicle is in charge of thousands of pounds of steel that have the power to do serious damage. We should all be a lot more respectful of that power and its potential. Thanks for your letter. Come on by for your gift card to Palate.

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Bend Teen Dies While Riding E-Bike

A Bend teen died after being struck by a minivan across Highway 20

By Jack Harvel

A15-year-old Bendite died on Saturday after being hit by a minivan in northeast Bend. The collision happened on NE Highway 20 and Dean Swift Road around 4:30 pm, when a blue Dodge Caravan turned right onto the highway and hit the teen, who was riding on a e-bike with a passenger on the back.

The bike was traveling westbound on the sidewalk on the eastbound section of Hwy 20, and the teenager wasn’t wearing a helmet. The teen suffered life-threatening injuries, and a Bend Fire medical team transported them away from the site but were unable to save them. A Bend Police Department spokesperson said the passenger wasn’t harmed. The Oregon Department of Transportation closed off a section of the highway for about half an hour while the BPD’s crash reconstruction team investigated the crash. The driver cooperated with police and wasn’t charged or cited, but the BPD said the investigation is ongoing.

Earlier this month, the City of Bend and BPD shared rules for using e-bikes in the city. Bend follows Oregon state laws on e-bikes, which state people must be 16 years old to ride and that e-bikes can’t go faster than 20 miles per hour without pedal assist. Additionally, cyclists younger than 16 are required to wear a helmet. Public officials responded to the

crash by calling for safer cycling infrastructure and clearer rules for e-bikes.

“Other cities have figured out how to prevent these tragedies. I'm working towards making sure Bend figures it out too,” Ariel Mendez, a Bend City Councilor, wrote in a tweet.

State Representative Emerson Levy wrote that she often gets messages from

Nearly All Oregon IDs Breached in Hack

people concerned about e-bike safety and said there needs to be safe paths for cyclists. Levy and Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins said they’ve discussed hosting an educational event or roundtable about e-bike safety.

“We need to create more awareness around e-bike safety and get information out to families — I’m dedicated to working on this issue,” Levy wrote.

The modern electric bike debuted at the end of the 20th Century but has exploded in popularity over the past few years. Americans bought over 1 million e-bikes in 2022, compared to just 287,000 in 2019. As e-bikes became more popular, more regulations have come down upon them from the state. In 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management added e-bikes to its off-road vehicle regulations after years of considering them less-powerful motorcycles and started allowing local land managers to make decisions on which e-bikes are allowed on trails.

A Russian-based hacking group obtained information from millions of Oregon IDs in an attempt

to

extort companies for their data

By Jack Harvel

On June 1, the owners of the file transfer software MOVEit notified the Oregon Department of Transportation that their software contained a vulnerability that could lead to hackers obtaining the personal information of Oregon driver’s licenses or ID cards. ODOT said after learning about the vulnerability, it “activated its emergency response procedures” and worked with cybersecurity professionals to secure its system and investigate what information was affected.

By June 1, ODOT confirmed that hackers accessed data from MOVEit that contained the personal information of 3.5 million Oregonians, which includes most Oregon-issued IDs. The information available to hackers includes the names, driver’s license or ID card number, birth dates, addresses and the last four digits of Social Security numbers of nearly all owners of an Oregon ID card. ODOT said that more sensitive financial information, like bank accounts, credit cards or social security numbers, are safe.

The hack at ODOT is one of several carried out by the Russian-based cyber-extortion group Cl0p, though there’s no indication it’s connected to the Russian government. The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, Nova Scotia provincial government, British Airways, the British Broadcasting Company and the U.K drugstore chain, Boots, were also impacted by the hack. In Louisiana, social security numbers were leaked, and the LOMV advised people to freeze their credit cards to guard from identity theft.

Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, told The Washington Post that the hack appears to be opportunistic and “doesn’t present a systemic risk to our national security or our nation’s network.” Cl0p’s online public relations page, which is only accessible on the dark web, posted a notice to companies with leaked data that it will accept ransom to delete the information it obtained. It directed companies to email them to negotiate or it would start

sharing data. At the end, it said all data from governments had been deleted.

“PS. If you are a government, city or police service do not worry, we erased all your data. You do not need to contact us. We have no interest to expose such information,” the hackers wrote.

Officials cautioned people impacted

not to trust the promises made by the hacking collective. The group emerged in 2019 and has conducted email phishing schemes and extortion for data. Cl0p had access to the data since May, but MOVEit developed fixes to the vulnerabilities shortly after becoming aware earlier this month.

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Central Oregon Legislators Pass Bills at the Buzzer

Several Senate Republicans returned after a six-week-walkout, prompting a sprint to pass a stack of bills

By Jack Harvel

The Oregon State Senate established a quorum on June 15, ending the six-week walkout of Senate Republicans. It’s the longest walkout in the state’s history and the fifth time Oregon Republicans have staged a walkout since 2019. Back with just a little more than a week left in the session, the Senate has been speed-running bills through the final leg of the process before they reach the governor’s desk.

Republicans initially claimed that legislative language was too complex and ran afoul of Oregon’s readability law, which requires bills summaries to have an eighth-grade reading level. Later, Republicans demanded dropping House Bill 2002, a bill that would’ve allowed minors to get an abortion without parental consent, and House Bill 2005, which would’ve raised the minimum age to purchase most guns to 21, ban untraceable “ghost guns” and give local governments authority to ban guns on government property.

Democrats amended HB2002 to continue requiring parental notification for patients under 15, with a couple carveouts if medical professionals determine it’s in the child’s best interest not to inform their parents. Legislators dropped two of the three provisions of HB2005 but left the ghost gun ban in place.

“We walked out because of unlawful, unconstitutional and uncompromising actions of the Senate President and the Democrat majority. And we believe that lawful, constitutional compromise has been reached,” said Sen. Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “We are here, passing bills, and I think the people of Oregon won.”

Knopp pointed to the state’s kicker tax refunds, a $140 million investment in early learning and literacy and

Alyssa’s Law funding silent alarms and schools as important legislation coming for Central Oregonians. Rep. Emerson Levy (D-Bend), the champion of Alyssa’s Law, said provisions of the law were entered into the state’s budget for

for new shelters and to maintain ones already built through Project Turnkey. There are also bills that could attract drought-resilient water infrastructure investments, climate-friendly building standards and initiatives and state fund-

seeking re-election if they accumulate more than 10 unexcused absences. After the walkouts, 10 of Oregon’s 12 Republican senators won’t be allowed to assume office again. Knopp said they’re seeking a declaratory ruling from the Secretary of State on whether not they can run, and if denied, the Republicans will take legal action.

schools; over fear that it wouldn’t pass as legislation. Levy agreed with Knopp about the importance of funding early learning, and the total legislative package includes $172 million in funding for a $1,000-per-child tax credit for people making below $50,000 and an investment in funding for child care facilities and programs.

“As a mom, it's really hard to find childcare here. And so the Department of Early Learning and Care is now going to be funded. That will invest in childcare infrastructure, which is huge, because the infrastructure piece is really big,” Levy said.

Jason Kropf (D-Bend) said there are useful middle housing tax incentives that could be help in building affordable housing in Bend, as well as $600 million in general obligation bonds to build more housing across the state. The state is also stepping in to provide funds

ing for local projects like the Hawthorne Bridge, Deschutes County Courthouse and Central Oregon Community College’s Redmond campus. Kropf is a chief sponsor of HB2005, one of the bills legislators cut to bring Republicans back to the table.

“It was highly frustrating to show up to work every day, and to work hard on the issues that I think Oregonians had told us pretty clearly what were their priorities, and then to see a group of senators not showing up and how that sort of ground a lot of things to a halt,” Kropf said. “You saw some bills that I thought were really important to get modified to get those senators back in the building.”

It may be the last time some of those once-absent senators enter the building as legislators, however. Oregonians passed Measure 113 last year, which bars members of the House and Senate from

A handful of senators are continuing the walkout. Sen. Kim Thatcher (R-Keizer) released a statement saying Democrats got too much for the deal, as did Brian Boquist (I-Polk and Yamhill Counties). Sen. Dennis Linthicum (R-Klamath) criticized the returning Republic senators, saying they successfully blocked “unconstitutional, disingenuous, risky and life-threatening legislative concepts by stopping Senate business.” He compared it to a workers’ strike and compared the returning senators to scabs.

“I think you can always argue that it wasn't bipartisan enough. But at the end of the day, they substantially killed or substantially modified the bills that we asked them to that were most objectionable. I think it's really important that the Republicans didn't become the party of uncompromising because that's where the Democrats were,” Knopp said.

It’s unclear if the tight timeframe will leave some bills on the cutting room floor. Levy said it’s hard to quantify the consequences of the walkout and how bills could’ve been modified with a quorum in the Senate. Levy and Kropf said Democratic legislators are considering changing quorum laws so that only a simple majority is needed for a session to proceed. Only three other states require a two-thirds quorum to conduct business.

“It was highly frustrating to show up to work every day, and to work hard on the issues that I think Oregonians had told us pretty clearly what were their priorities, and then to see a group of senators not showing up and how that sort of ground a lot of things to a halt.”

—Jason Kropf

The Senate chambers in Salem were quiet the past six weeks, with a Republican walkout halting business from being conducted. Several returned with a week to spare.

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Joven de Bend muere mientras andaba en bici eléctrica

Un joven de Bend murió después de ser abordado por una vagoneta en la carretera 20

Por / By Jack Harvel

n habitante de Bend, de 15 años de edad, murió el sábado después de ser impactado por una vagoneta en el noreste de Bend. El choque ocurrió en el noreste de la carretera 20 y la calle Dean Swift alrededor de las 4:30 pm, cuando una vagoneta Dodge Caravan de color azul dió vuelta a la derecha sobre la carretera e impacto al joven que montaba una bici eléctrica junto con un pasajero en la parte trasera.

La bici transitaba en el trayecto hacia el oeste sobre la banqueta en la zona hacia el este de la carretera 20 y el joven no llevaba un casco puesto. El joven sufrió heridas fatales y el equipo de médico de bomberos de Bend lo transportaron fuera del lugar, pero no pudieron salvarlo. Un vocero del Departamento de Policía de Bend (BPD por sus siglas en inglés) dijó que el pasajero no resultó herido. La Secretaría de Transporte de Oregon cerró una zona de la carretera por aproximadamente media hora mientras el equipo de reconstrucción de accidentes del BPD investigaba el accidente. El conductor cooperó con la policía y no fue acusado ni citado, pero el BPD dijo que la investigación está en curso.

A principios de este mes, la Ciudad de Bend y el BPD compartieron las reglas para el uso de las bicis eléctricas en la ciudad. Bend sigue las leyes estatales

de Oregon con respecto al uso de las bicis eléctricas (e-bikes por su idioma en inglés), que establecen que las personas deben tener 16 años de edad para conducir la bici y que las bicis eléctricas no pueden ir a más de las 20 millas por hora sin ayuda del pedal. Además, los ciclistas menores de 16 años deben usar casco. Las autoridades respondieron al accidente convocando una infraestructura de ciclismo más segura y reglas más claras para el uso de bicis eléctricas.

“Otras ciudades han descubierto cómo prevenir estas tragedias. Estoy trabajando para asegurarme que Bend también lo descubra”, escribió en un tweet, Ariel Mendez, un concejal de la ciudad de Bend.

Emerson Levy, representante estatal, escribió que a menudo recibe mensajes de personas preocupadas sobre la seguridad de las bicis eléctricas y dijo que deben haber vías seguras para los ciclistas. Levy y la Alcaldesa interina de Bend, Megan Perkins, dijeron que han planteado presentar un evento educativo o una mesa redonda relacionados con la seguridad del uso de bicis eléctricas.

“Necesitamos crear más conciencia sobre la seguridad de las bicis eléctricas y compartir información con las familias. Estoy dedicada en trabajar en esto,” escribió Levy.

La bici eléctrica moderna debutó a finales del siglo 20, pero su popularidad estalló en los últimos años. Los estadounidenses compraron más de 1 millón de bicis eléctricas en 2022, comparado con tan solo 287,000 en 2019. A medida que las bicis eléctricas se hicieron más famosas, el estado implantó más reglamentos. En 2020, la Oficina de la Administración de Tierras de los Estados Unidos agregó a las bicis eléctricas a los reglamentos para vehículos todo terreno después de considerarlas menos potentes y le permitió a los encargados de tierras locales tomar decisiones sobre qué bicis eléctricas están permitidas en los senderos.

“Otras ciudades han descubierto cómo prevenir estas tragedias. Estoy trabajando para asegurarme que Bend también lo descubra.”

—Ariel Mendez

Common Sights through a Native Lens

A chat with Paiute author and oral historian Wilson Wewa invites locals to look at landmarks with a broader view of history

By Amanda Osteen

Sights big and small in Central Oregon provide awe, enjoyment and a sense of connection. One way to enhance the experience of this vast landscape is to look to the stories and legends of the native peoples of Central Oregon. The Paiute people and their ancestors are and have been some of the original stewards of these lands for thousands of years.

Wilson Wewa is the Warm Spring’s Paiute Tribe’s oral historian. In Wewa’s book, “Legends of the Northern Paiute,” many of the common sights and landmarks come alive in stories that have been passed down for generations around winter campfires. In April, the Oregon Natural Desert Association hosted a talk presented by Wilson Wewa at The Tower Theatre entitled, "The Land, its People and the Future."

Digging deeper into the stories of this landscape inspires care and preservation. These are some common sights that have longstanding Paiute stories and significance behind them that may help visitors experience and respect them in a deeper way.

The Malheur Cave is the Seat of Creation

The Malheur Cave is the womb of the Paiute creation story. This is where the world and the first people came from, and by first people, we mean animal life. Animals were on earth before humans, are brothers and sisters to man, and therefore, are considered the first people by the Paiute Tribe. There is a lake inside of this cave where a mud hen dove deep, deep down and came back up with some mud on her beak. She kept stacking this mud until land formed for the other animals to inhabit. When the animals had enough land to guide each other out of the cave, Bald Eagle was the first to emerge into the light, so his head and tail

became bleached. Next time you visit one of the many caves in Central Oregon, consider that these places have inspired the creation stories of the native peoples here.

Fort Rock is a Giant’s Bowl

A scary and violent giant named Nuwuzo’ho roamed all over Central Oregon. He would poke people with a big stick (like how people pick up trash on the side of the road), grind them up in his big bow with a grinding rock and drink them up in a bloody soup. Fort Rock is the Giant’s Bowl where he would grind people up in. Coyote was the wise guy of these times and put up to the task of getting rid of the giant Nuwuzo’ho. Coyote took the grinding rock and beat up Nuwuzo’ho with it, clubbing him over and over again, while the giant rolled bloody and battered over and over again across the land.

Red Pumice is the Giant’s Blood

As Nuwuzo’ho rolled to his death, his blood smeared all over Central Oregon. This is why cinder pumice is red. It is the giant’s blood!

Monkey Face is actually Nuwuzo’ho’s Head

According to Wewa’s book, there is a rendition of this legend of the battle between Nuwuzo’ho and Coyote where Coyote turns Nuwuzo’ho into stone. This stone is known in modern times as Monkey Face. You can still see Nuwuzo’ho today looking into the “animal village” of Smith Rock, where he used to roam and terrorize the animal people there.

“China Hat” could use a cleanup

China Hat Road is a long stretch of gravel road that connects Highway 97 to south of Bend to Cabin Lake, near Fort Rock, stretching as far north as Highway 20

near the Oregon Badlands Wilderness. This road is extremely popular for off-highway vehicle recreation, camping, firearm target practice and cycling as well as subject to thousands of tons of trash, abandoned vehicles and long-term camping. While efforts to clean up and protect the national forest in this area are ongoing, the name of the road itself is prejudicial and could use a clean-up. China Hat Butte was named after its conical shape, resembling the hats Chinese immigrant laborers wore in the 1800s. When asked about a potential new name for this area that replaces racial undertones with a more accurate reflection of the Paiute culture that once inhabited there, Wewa commented: “It is a good idea (to change the name) to a Paiute name. I would have to see more of the area and drive it to see the terrain in order to come up with something that is appropriate.”

River and water banks are people’s homes

When people think of Bend in the summer, they think of floating the river, fishing and enjoying the river bank. The Paiute and other tribes of the area relied on the areas along the Deschutes River for berry gathering and creating baskets, as well as for medicine, fish and game. Wewa explained, “it is good conservation to always respect the land you are using and leave it in the condition that you found it so that other people can enjoy it. Riverbank degradation is bad for conservation because there are animals that use the river bank for getting food, making nests and for having a home…people need to be mindful of protecting our natural resources, otherwise there will not be any pristine shorelines to enjoy.”

On your next float, or outing in general, look around at how many first people (animals) you can see. We are in their home, so be polite guests.

Monkey Face at what is now Smith Rock State Park is part of Paiute lore.

Rebecca Mecey

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Treaty Days Returns After Three-Year Hiatus

One of Warm Springs biggest events, including competitive dances, a rodeo and parade, is back after three years of COVID closures

By Jack Harvel

The Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration is back after three years of COVID-era closures. The weekend-long event from June 23 through June 25 is a 54-year-old tradition on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, commemorating the signing of the Treaty of 1855. That treaty ceded about 10 million acres of land to the United States and established the 650,000-acre reservation along with provisions for funding of health care facilities and schools.

The treaty was between about 150 members of the Warm Springs and Wasco bands that lived on the Columbia River and its tributaries. About 25 years after the treaty established the reservation, members of the Northern Paiute joined after being forced out of

Nevada following the Bannock War. All three tribes participate in the Treaty Days, with different families hosting events during the weekend.

“All the three tribes participate, and on Saturday, we have one family putting on the meal between the afternoon session and listening session. On Sunday, the Pow Wow Committee, which is my family, we put on the Sunday dinner before they hand out awards,” said Robinson Mitchell, chair of the Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days.

The Treaty of 1855 is a historic step for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, but it was just the first step toward self-governance. During the early years on the reservation, tribal communities had to adjust to a less bountiful river, poor soil conditions, a harsher climate and an economic system that was no longer workable. Additionally, government programs attempted to assimilate Indian people into modern economies and away from traditional ways of living.

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs gained further rights to self-govern after signing the treaty, first in the Tribal Constitution in 1938, after the Indian Reorganization Act attempted to reverse the goal of cultural assimilation — though policies geared toward assimilation continued through much of the 20th Century.

In 1992, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs declared its national sovereignty and its right to govern

—Robinson Mitchell

the land, people and resources on the reservation free from outside interference. Treaty Days commemorates the treaty with traditional powwows, which are competitive dance events, and a rodeo, athletic competitions and horse races. The theme of the Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days is “Honoring Those who Walked Before Us.”

“That's for our past. Pi-Ume-Sha committee members, the chairman and Secretary — because we've just recently lost our chairman in December, which was my oldest brother. It's been a family event going since 1974,” Mitchell said.

The events at Treaty Days, like the rodeo and parade, are organized by separate groups, but under an umbrella that converges around the reservation.

“We all tie in, and everything ends up back down at the Powwow Grounds, which is down behind the community center in the middle of one swing,” Mitchell said. “A lot of people are looking forward, because in our community, this is one of the big events that we have here.”

Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days

Fri. June 23 - Sun. June 25

Warm Springs Community Center 2200 Hollywood Blvd., Warm Springs

“A lot of people are looking forward because in our community, this is one of the big events that we have here.”

Above, a group competes in a powwow at the 2016 Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days. Below, women in traditional clothing march in the Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days Parade.

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AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY: DISCUSSING TRANS/ENBY HEALTH, QUEER RIGHTS AND LGBTQ+ HOUSING

PANEL DISCUSSION

OUT Central Oregon hosts an educational community event around the topics of housing, health care and civil rights facing LGBTQ+ members of the Central Oregon community. Attendees can submit topic discussions through OUT Central Oregon’s website.

WHISKEY MYERS 2023 TOUR

GRITTY AUTHENTICITY

Whiskey Myers, a dynamic group of six with a soulful country/pop sound and electrifying stage presence, brings big energy to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater stage this week. Put on your boots and cowboy hat for a rockin’ good time. Thu., June 22, 6pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $45.

THURSDAY 6 /22

MUSCADINE BLOODLINE

COUNTRY DUO HITS DUFFY’S

Muscadine Bloodline takes the General Duffy’s stage with local opener Century Drive. Performing hits off the duo’s new album, “Teenage Dixie,” it will be a dynamic concert. Listen to slow tunes and fast grooves!

Thu., June 22, 4-10pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $35.

FRIDAY 6 /23

INTERROGATION: TRUE CRIME STORIES

WITH KOREY DAVID

Comedy night with a twist! Comedians tell stories of their committed crimes and sit down for an interrogation. Don’t miss out on this interactive, hilarious show!

Fri., June 23, 8-9:30pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., #103, Bend. $15.

Thu., June 22, 6-9pm. Bend La-Pine Administration Building, 520 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /24

BEND SUMMER PRIDE 2023

CELEBRATE AT COCC

With a vendor market, drag queens, a lineup of musicians and creative events, Queer Creator’s Collective will organize Bend’s Summer Pride celebration. The day is dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating queer joy. Rising queer and BIPOC artist, Morgan Clae, will headline. Sat., June 24, 10am-5pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Free.

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QUEER MAKER’S MARKET

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Walk around, support local queer makers, buy some plants, watch drag queens perform and celebrate Pride at this market! This market has it all. This event will take place directly after Summer Pride at COCC, to keep the celebration going. Sat., June 24, 4-9pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /24

CRUXAPALOOZA

CELEBRATING 11 YEARS

This year marks 11 years for the beloved Crux Fermentation Project. There will be a 5K fun run, DIY T-shirt and hat screen printing station, brewery tours, free balloon animals and tons of live music. Drink a beer and take in the views at this celebration. Sat., June 24, 11am-10pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free.

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BIG PONDEROO MUSIC FESTIVAL

BRAND-NEW FESTIVAL

It’s a weekend full of Americana! The War And Treaty, The Travelin’ McCourys, The Lone Bellow, The Lil’ Smokies, Corb Lund Dustbowl Revival and many more artists will perform at the festival. Sat., June 24, Noon-11pm and Sun., June 25, 11am-8pm. Three Creeks Brewing Co. Production Brewing and Tasting Room, 265 East Barclay Dr., Sisters. $175/adult.

MONDAY 6 /26

LOWDOWN BRASS BAND

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Bringing out the soul, R&B, hip-hop, reggae and jazz, LowDown Brass Band provides groovy tunes for Central Oregon. The band will play songs off its two most current albums, “The Reel Sessions” and “LowDown Nights.” Mon., June 26, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

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JONGLEUR GEMS: JESS RYAN, JAMES HUTCHENS & RICHARD

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SONG SWAPPING AND STORYTELLING

Celebrating the lives, stories and songs of storytellers, Jongleur Gems is a concert series with a stellar local lineup of Central Oregon’s favorite musicians. Jess Ryan, James Hutchens & Richard Taelour serenade the audience with singer-songwriter vibes. Wed., June 28, 7-9pm. The Yard at Bunk + Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. Free.

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Shaene Marie Pascal is surely one to watch. She’s going places, even if she sings about being in the backseat. With her first debut five-track EP, “To Make New Friends,” recorded by Steven Hartwell of Featherlight Studios, Pascal hits local stages this summer for her first performances after releasing her album — which already has her friends and fans singing her lyrics back to her in the crowd. Pascal hails as lead singer, songwriter and guitarist. She’s accompanied by her four-piece band that includes local musicians Trent Carper (drums), Matt Green (bass), Ryan Pickard (lead guitar) and Evan Forsythe (pedal steel). Hot tip: You might catch them wearing astronaut costumes on stage at a show.

“To Make New Friends” is “bravery on a small scale,” Pascal shared with me as we chatted about the new EP. The tracks “Backseat Driver,” “Seasons Greetings,” “Wildman,” “Sci Fi Fantasy” and “Spring” ebb and flow gracefully on the 25-minute record.

“A special thank you to Steven [Featherlight Studio], who mixed and mastered the record, and took great care to patiently mentor me through my first formal recording project,” Pascal wrote in a recent Instagram post. She and Hartwell have been working on the album for the past year.

Every note and moment count throughout the album. Pascal writes about everyday kinds of love and friendship; relatable thoughts and feelings through all seasons. She’s clever with how casually she makes something simple sound so beautiful. She angelically sings about finding her church in the rocks and dirt (off the EP’s third track, “Wildman,” that Pascal wrote in high school) and wanting to be as close to the sky as she can. Her Oregon roots shine through; Pascal grew up in Mitchell, Oregon, went to high school in Redmond (shoutout to her high school jazz band days) and always felt comfortable hanging a hat in Bend. It was in Corvallis at Oregon State University where she continued writing songs while studying forestry, one that includes “Spring Time,” the final song on the 2023 album. The album starts out with “Backseat Driver.”

“I like the idea of being in the backseat of your own mind,” said Pascal. Her lyrics create psychological visuals of eyes looking at you in the rear-view window and wondering who that person might be. Next is “Seasons Greetings,” which was written during the holidays and gives the gift of love and writing to

From Marvel movies to the rocks and dirt

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your loved ones. “Wildman” was influenced by a trip to Yosemite where Pascal was inspired by the mind, words and perspectives of nature writer and explorer John Muir — in addition to the higher power of being outside, a topic of clear passion for Pascal. You can also hear a lovely violin in there… another instrument Pascal plays. “Sci Fi Fantasy” was released as her first single and already has a shiny 8,000 listens on Spotify. The song was evoked by her new found love of Marvel movies during the pandemic and how sometimes mundane things can really result in being brave heroic things, like going to shows alone and making new friends.

“It’s not monsters. It’s the telephone,” she sings.

“Spring Time” closes the album with reflections and sentiments of the often-brutal Oregon winters and

longing for spring. The first half of the track starts out more melancholic, like the fogginess of winter — poetic remnants of rain on the rooftop and leaves on the ground. The main melody chants, “In the spring, I’ll be fine.” And in the second half, you feel the sun come out with a soft trumpet and background restaurant chatter, opening it up to a new season of sounds.

Pascal’s musical influences include an array of artists, such as St. Vincent, Madison Cunnigham and Wilco’s frontman, Jeff Tweedy. Both of Pascal’s parents are musicians, and “there were always guitars laying around the house,” she shared.

Shaene Marie Pescal Upcoming Shows:

July 4 at On Tap

July 7 at The Barn

Listen to Shaene Marie Pascal on Spotify.

Catch Shaene Marie Pascal on July 4 at On Tap and July 7 at The Barn at Brasada Ranch.

“Sci Fi Fantasy” was Pescal’s first single, inspired by Marvel movies and everyday courage.

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A Beautiful Love Story

The husband-and-wife team of The War and Treaty shares its music at the inaugural year of Sisters’ Big Ponderoo music fest

By Aaron Irons

The War and Treaty, the husbandand-wife duo of Michael and Tanya Trotter return with “Lover’s Game,” an all-in spectacle of soul, rock n’ roll, and country rhythm & blues that shakes and simmers in just the right spots. For those who have followed the Trotters’ emotional story since 2018’s “Healing Tide” and its follow-up 2020’s “Hearts Town,” the new record’s gumbo of influences should come as no great shock, but there’s plenty to relish for new and seasoned admirers alike.

“Our intention in creating this whole album was to show what people feel when they see us live, and that it can be translated on record,” said Michael Trotter in a recent phone interview.

Opening with a blast of pure rock, a filthy guitar lick that gives way to FAME Studio-era Duane Allman slide guitar wrapped around the tandem line, “Margarita, hot chicken, strawberry wine, I’m lookin’ for your lovin’ to be mine all mine,” the title track heralds the outfit’s rowdy designs.

“‘Lover's Game’ is how we would naturally open the show — really pumping and really setting the tone for a good time,” Michael Trotter said.

“Blank Page” softly rolls in on a Spooner Oldham-esque piano that leaves ample room for the Trotters to stretch out vocally, delivering a beautiful

love story in the midst of being written that defies any skip-to-the-happy-ending defiance of real life.

“I think that's human nature — we want to get to the good stuff, we don't like the hard stuff,” said Tanya Trotter. “But the hard stuff is what makes the good stuff worth it! If you can get to the other side of it all, then you can really start over.”

“Lover’s Game” marks The War and Treaty’s major label debut with Universal Music Group, an exciting development for the couple who have long recorded independently with the help of their friends in Nashville.

“When you're independent, most of the creative ideas, I would say 90% of the ideas, come from you. You're inspired by a lot of different things, so whatever marketing people see, that all comes from you,” said Tanya Trotter, a seasoned recording artist whose previous label experience includes runs with Polydor Records and Bad Boy Entertainment. “The priority is always about staying true to yourself. One of the things I love about being at Universal and being with Cindy Mabe (chair and chief executive of the label group) and the team that we have now, is we have to stay true to who we are, and they understand that and they encourage that. The difference is you don't have someone trying to

shape you into the next [whoever]. They want you to be the best War and Treaty.”

To do that, the Trotters teamed up with Grammy-winning, golden-eared producer Dave Cobb.

“In 2017, we met on Cayamo (music cruise), and the rest was history from there,” said Michael Trotter, an Iraq War combat veteran whose career as a musician has been a second life of challenges as well as blessings. “We've been threatening to work together for a while now, and Universal provided the opportunity for that threat to become real. We've created something beautiful and special. Aside from that, we have a bond, a friendship, and I love it!”

On “Healing Tide,” the Trotters worked closely with producer and songwriter, Buddy Miller, while fully grasping the reins for “Hearts Town” and its wealth of special guests, including Jerry Douglas and Jason Isbell. For “Lover’s Game,” Cobb made it a priority not to rely on a particular vision, but to encourage and develop the artists’ core strength – each other.

“It's funny because we tried to let go, but Dave doesn't allow that,” revealed Michael Trotter. “He's like, 'This is yours. Hold onto this, this is you. But here's something interesting about you — don't think that it's the band, don't think that it's the guitar riffs, don't think

that it's all about the hype-ness of the music and how loud that can get. You've got to know that the magic is in two voices operating as one.' That is what he gave us, the encouragement to know that Tanya and I are just enough.”

With the release of “Lover’s Game,” The War and Treaty have embarked on an extensive North American tour.

“Michael, he'll come up with [a set list] but when we're on stage, everyone has to know at least 50 songs because, at any moment, any of them could be pulled out,” Tanya Trotter said. “We stay on our toes, and it's really about what he feels the audience needs. We get on stage, and you can feel the energy, what the audience is asking for. You may want to come out and do a laid-back folk Americana set but the crowd, they want a party. So you have to give them what they want. And that's what we do!”

The War and Treaty

At Big Ponderoo Festival: Sat. June 24-Sun. June 25

The War and Treaty: Sat., Jun 24, 9:30pm bigponderoo.com

Weekend adult pass: $175; Saturday pass $100; Sunday pass $90

The War and Treaty is touring with Chris Stapleton in other locales this summer, but in Central Oregon, the duo headlines the new Big Ponderoo arts and music festival.

Courtesy The War and Treaty

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Skip the alcohol. It’s prohibited and carries a $750 fine.

Skip the alcohol. It’s prohibited and carries a $750 fine.

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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.

Bunk+Brew Backyard ‘90s Dance Night

The solstice has arrived. Summer has begun! Celebrate midsommar with the coolest DJs out. Wild Goose, Rave Kitty and BlondHau5 will supply the sounds as you dance and enjoy the the start of summer. Dress up in your ‘90s gear, or don’t! Just come dance and browse vendors! 6-10pm. 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 Hannah Siglin Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.

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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.

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Brooks Room Downtown Bend: How Do You

Didgeridoo 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. 1-2pm. 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.

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.

Immersion Brewing Summer Solstice

Kickoff: 2000’s Hip Hop Night and Karaoke!

Part of the four-night event series to celebrate summer solstice. Grab your apple bottom jeans, books with the fur and get low with Immersion on the longest day of the year! Karaoke hosted by Van and a dance party to follow on Immersion Brewing’s back patio. 8pm-1am. 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, which ever 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.

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 hiphop 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 Beers & Burgers Game Night at Worthy Beers & Burgers Join every Wednesday for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games (feel free to BYO games). Grab your friends, grab a drink and let’s play! 6-9pm. Free.

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

22 Thursday

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

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.

Bunk+Brew Backyard Karaoke The Bunk+Brew Backyard is the place for a relaxed atmosphere with friends, fire pits, food trucks and of course. . . karaoke. Every Thursday night join for a totally fun, totally local karaoke experience. Sing, hang, watch, enjoy yourself! 7-10pm.

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 Scott Foxx Duo Come enjoy a great night of music with the Scott Foxx Duo! Known as the “String Wizard,” Scott is a savant on acoustic and electric guitar, fiddle and mandolin. A singer-songwriter since age 17, Scott has opened for Taj Mahal, Richie Havid, Country Joe McDonald! 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

Muscadine Bloodline General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host Muscadine Bloodline as part of their 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. 4-10pm. Tickets start at $35.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Whiskey Myers 2023 Tour This kick-ass band has been steadily building a devoted following with its gritty authenticity, and with their self-titled fifth album, the band is poised to explode. Each one of the releases from Whiskey Myers has been bigger and bigger — following their break-out third album, 2014’s “Early Morning Shakes,” their most recent record, “Mud,” climbed to No. 4 on Billboard’s country charts in 2016. And that was before the group was featured in Kevin Costner’s TV series Yellowstone in 2018 (not just on the soundtrack, but on screen, performing in a bar), which propelled the band’s entire catalogue into the Top 10 of the iTunes country chart. 6pm. $45. M&J Tavern Shirley Doomed High energy and a good time during the Summer Solstice weekend! These guys know how to get down. Guaranteed to make you want to get up and shake it! This kicks off a weekend of “Party All the Time” summer sounds. Remember to tip the band. 9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Long Gone Wilder Blues and rock. 8-10pm. Free.

Oregon Spirit Distillers Connor Bennet

Enjoy summer evenings on the patio with live music and tasty cocktails. Oregon Spirit Distillers is excited to welcome Connor Bennet. Connor is known for his songwriting and multi-instrumental music. 6-8pm. Free.

Leftover Salmon is a Colorado-based jam band with a bluegrass style. See them with Yonder Mountain and Railroad Earth at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Sat., June 24 at 6pm.

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River’s Place Doc Ryan Trio American Roots music, pure and simple. Folk, blues, rock, gospel and alt. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.

The Capitol Open Decks: 10 Live DJs 10 live DJs. Open format. 30-minute sets. Hosted by “Its Fine” & SoMuchHouse at The Capitol in Downtown Bend. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8pm-1am. $5.

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.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Karaoke Night

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

23 Friday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Music on the Patio: Lilli Worona with John Shipe 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 Cider Co. David Stuart Badger: Americana Come relax in our garden space, sip cider, have a cheese plate and listen to Americana music by David Stuart Badger. Snacks available. Outside food OK. Follow @bendcider for up to date info! 5-7pm. Free.

Blacksmith Public House Heller Highwater Band Heller Highwater Band playing at one of the best new venues in Redmond. Inside/outside seating, kid and dog friendly, variety of food carts and a rocking stage and dance floor. Heather D singing all the tunes from R&B to country and rock. 6:30-9pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

Interrogation: True Crime Stories Veteraen on the force, Korey David, and a special guest host, lead you on a wild storytelling journey that makes you the interrogator! Comics take turns telling their stories about crimes that they’ve actually committed then sit down at the interrogation table for questioning. 8-9:30pm. $15.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

and Events Motel Kalifornia: Eagles Tribute Sing along to the classic Eagles, America, John Denver, Doobie Bros, Beatles, John Mayer, Ed Sheeran and much more! Eagles rock tribute band featuring members of Precious Byrd and High Street Band! If you haven’t been to the vineyard for the summer concerts... it is amazing with flowers and beautiful views. 6-9pm. $35/adults, free/children 12 and under.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Superball Greetings time travelers and bell bottom wearers – the late ‘60s, ‘70s, to mid-’80s, is back and Superball is ready to rock! 7-10pm.

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.

Immersion Brewing Summerween: A Summer Solstice Halloween Party Part of the fournight event series to celebrate summer solstice: a Halloween-themed costume party! This event will be held at the brewhouse/back patio. They will have Gr33np13ce, GRAVEmind & Atombram throwing down bass music, a costume contest, live body painter, fire spinners, Jell-O shots and more! 21+. $5 entry. 8pm-2am. $5.

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

Mathieu Raney at The Vault Come join at Kobold Brewing for music from Mathieu Raney. Influenced by rock ‘n’ roll, Americana and reggae, get ready to hear covers of your favorite artists like Tom Petty, CCR, the Chili Peppers and Johnny Cash, as well, as original music influenced by these legends. 6-8pm.

M&J Tavern Blackflowers Blacksun Kicking off summer with a 3-nighter, Blackflowers Blacksun will bring the delta blues to your earholes this Friday night! If you don’t get up and “Shake your A$$,” you are not doing it right. Season is right so “Party all the Time.” 9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Duality Fest Festival season is finally here! Join as everyone takes a journey through the foundations of electronic music. Grab a drink and catch musical performances ranging from old school drum-funk and neuro all the way to modern day step-up drum and bass. 7pm-1am. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing Something Dirty Local alt-rockers Something Dirty hits the outdoor stage at Silver Moon Brewing for a free concert celebrating the release of their first album “Listening To Ghosts.” 5-7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Aging with Laughter! Finally a comedy show for those who want to be in bed by 9:30pm! Comedy has a new producer in town with a focus of serving the older community of comics and their audience. Elizabeth Ueland is producing a monthly comedy show at the Silver Moon referring to them as the “Seasoned Sets.” The show is filled with comedians in their 50s, and 60s with humor directed towards the 40-plus crowd. It’s smart, observational, story telling kind of humor for those of you who are tired of the dick jokes. 7-8:30pm. $15.

Thump Coffee - NW Crossing Thump Music Series Join Fridays for live music, amazing pizza and a variety of drinks at the York Cafe location (549 NW York Dr.). Pizza and drinks start at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm. Check social channels for more information on who is playing. 6pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Cliche Queer Dance Party Celebrating Pride Volcanic Theatre Pub presents this queer dance party! 8-11:59pm. $10. Worthy Brewing Major Dudes Join us for free live music from Major Dudes. 7-9pm. Free.

24 Saturday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom ‘90s Flannel Party at Avid Cider Avid is resurrecting a classic! They’re bringing back one of the best party nights of the last decade. DJ Wicked is back from Portland and will be spinning vinyl to all the ‘90s hip-hop classics. $1 off pints for all that wear flannel! 21+ event. 8pm. Free.

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.

Bunk+Brew Backyard Mari at Bunk+Brew

After pride this weekend, come kick back and hang in the Bunk+Brew Backyard for some amazing live music from Mari Wilson. Enjoy the food carts, fire pits and all the vibes. 7-10pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom A Songwriter Sunset Session Joel Chadd, Alicia Viani & Erin Cole-Baker team up for the first ever songwriter sunset session in Downtown Bend at The Commons. Bring your favorite folding chair, grab a pint from Van Henion Brewing and cozy up with some music and a summer sunset over the Deschutes River. 7:30-9:30pm. Suggest donation $10.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Korey David Korey David is psychadelic loving ex-Mormon. He is a regular at Comedy Works in Denver. He has been featured at High Plains Comedy Festival, Alaska b4udie, and Vail Comedy Festival. Korey has appeared on Adult Swim for looking like if a Muppet was a bro and on Netflix for something not funny at all. He also hosts the weekly Interrogation: True Crime Stories podcast that features comedians confessing to crimes they’ve committed in their past. 8-9:30pm.

Carvin Jones is a classic blues musician known for his guitar skills. Listen to the “king of the strings” at High Desert Music Hall on Mon., June 25 at 7:30pm.

Rei Santos

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards John Hoover & The Mighty Quinns If you love John Denver. . . this is your night! Playing guitars, mandolin, percussion and bass, the Quinns present a fully energized performance evocative of Denver’s live concerts (and the entire band sings). 6-9pm. $22/adult, 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 Colton Jesse & The Hooligans Rock out at this show! 7-10pm.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Yonder

Mountain String Band, Railroad Earth & Leftover

Salmon Come see three legendary bands together each playing full sets. The order of the bands changes every night and is not announced in advance, so be sure to get there early! 6pm. $45.

M&J Tavern Ghost of Brian Craig A night of a captivating performances and original songwriting from Ghost of Brian Craig with his unique blend of solo acoustic rock, infused with the sounds of the Southwest and the cultural resonance of the Pacific Northwest. 9pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Big. Queer. Party. Big. Queer. Party. Good-time fun party for prideful homosexuals and their friends. The name says it all, right? This is a party. It’s gonna be big, and it’s gonna be queer. Come celebrate Pride 2023 at Open Space! Live out loud with drinks, dancing and some of the hottest performers Bend has to offer! Presale tickets get you in the door with $5 in singles to help show our dancers some love, and the party will keep going with Go-Go dancing, Burlesque, Poi Spinning and more. So come on out and throw down for Pride in Style! 9-11:59pm. $20.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Bobby Lindstrom & Friends. Jazz nights gets a little bluesy. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Deadly Gallows Reno Nevada’s own The Deadly Gallows bring their whiskey soaked high energy folk punk rock sounds to Silver Moon Brewing. 4-6pm. Free.

Sundance Meadows Desert Wheelhouse at Sundance Meadows (Members Only Event) Central Oregon cover band playing classic rock, country and pop. Come hang out! 6-8pm. Free.

Three Creeks Brewing Co. Production Brewery & Tasting Room Big Ponderoo Music Festival Presented by SFF, Big Ponderoo is a brand-new festival celebrating the thriving music and arts community of Sisters, Oregon. The festival will bring Americana and bluegrass music to two stages: Sisters Art Works and Three Creeks Brewing. Weekend and single-day tickets are on sale now! Noon-11pm. $175/adult (weekend pass).

Volcanic Theatre Pub Watkins Glen’s

Hay-Ho Afterparty Parallel 44 Presents Watkins Glen’s HayHo AfterParty feat. special guests Pete Kartsounes and more. Watkins Glen’s show will start immediately following the Leftover Salmon/ Yonder Mountain/Railroad Earth concert at the amphitheater and will feature one epically long throw down of mind-melding face-melting psychedelic rock adventures. 10-11:59pm. $12.50.

25 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.

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

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Taj Mahal and Los Lobos with North Mississippi Allstars Taj Mahal doesn’t wait for permission. If a sound intrigues him, he sets out to make it. If origins mystify him, he moves to trace them. If rules get in his way, he unapologetically breaks them. To Taj, convention means nothing, but traditions are holy. 6:30pm. $39.50-$79.50.

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 Soul’d Out Soul, R&B and funk. 5-7pm. Free.

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.

Three Creeks Brewing Co. Production Brewery & Tasting Room Big Ponderoo Music Festival Presented by SFF, Big Ponderoo is a brand-new festival celebrating the thriving music and arts community of Sisters, Oregon. The festival will bring Americana and bluegrass music to two stages: Sisters Art Works and Three Creeks Brewing. Weekend and single-day tickets are on sale now! 11am-8pm. $175/adult (weekend pass).

Volcanic Theatre Pub Hey, Chels and Plum

Vision Rock out with these bands at the Volcanic Theatre. 8-11:59pm. $12.

26 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.

Bevel Craft Brewing The Office Trivia 3.0

This is by far one of the favorite shows at Bevel, and they’re excited to cover it for the 3rd time!

If you love this show, you won’t want to miss it! Teams of 6 people max! Top three teams win Bevel gift cards! 6-9pm. 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.

High Desert Music Hall Trivia Night:

Rotating Mondays Gather your team and join for a fun night of Trivia, every other Monday. Prizes awarded to the top teams. All ages. Every other Monday, 7pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Carvin Jones Band

Join for a special evening with blues guitarist The Carvin Jones Band. Carvin Jones, the “King of Strings”, is an explosive blues front man who astounds crowds with his raw talent and charisma. 7:30-9:30pm. $25.

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: Joe Kaplow Joe Kaplow is a urban-folk artist from California, who is touring all over the U.S. this summer. He describes music as his “currency for life,” a sentiment which is obvious in his songwriting. Grab a beer at the Boathouse, bring a chair and enjoy the music on the lawn! 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Lowdown Brass Band The LowDown Brass Band is a uniquely strong representation of Chicago Music culture. This talented all horn band leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae and soul. 8-11:59pm. $18.

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.

27 Tuesday

The Cellar Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8pm at The Cellar! Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

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.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Shine Your Light (Open Mic) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Hosted By: Zac. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All art welcome! Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

Southern country music duo Muscadine Bloodline will perform for the 2023 Summer Kickin' Concert Series in Redmond at General Duffy's Waterhole on Thu., June 22 at 4pm.

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

Get Pumped for Hayden Homes Special Guests

Three openers to put on your radar and show up early for

There’s a massive buzz around the headliners gracing the stage this summer at Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Chris Stapleton, The Lumineers, Neil Young, 3 Doors Down and many more household names. With big name artists, comes up-and-coming, talented openers.

Here are some special guests you may have missed when reading the big type on concert posters. If concert goers show up early, they may discover their next new favorite artist.

Deer Tick is a four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band out of Rhode Island that just released a new album on June 16 — “Emotional Contracts.” This 10-track project meshes the band’s classic, fun, reckless rock and new heavy-hearted lyrics, creating its most vulnerable album yet. Deer Tick’s new age sound will warm the stage for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit on Saturday, July 1.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit with Deer Tick

Sat., July 1, 6:30pm

Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend bendconcerts.com

Tickets start at $45

Uwade will bring ethereal tunes to the Hayden Homes stage with her soft yet powerful voice. The Nigerian-born and North Carolina-raised singer-songwriter has released four singles since 2019 and was featured on Fleet Foxes’s album, “Shore.” Her most played track, “Nostalgia,” has over 4 million streams on Spotify. Uwade will open for Andrew Bird on Tuesday, July 25, and fill the air with pure vocals.

Andrew

Tue., July 25, 7pm

Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend bendconcerts.com

Tickets start at $40.50

Miya Folick is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who is coming up in the indie-rock scene with her edgy energy and relatable lyrics. Her latest album, “ROACH,” dives into the ups and downs of growing up with honest writing and dynamic musical arrangements. “Bad Things,” her most-played original hit, is playful and takes listeners to a time of young adulthood.

Opening for Father John Misty and The Head and The Heart on Wednesday, August 9, Folick’s set will get the crowd going for a night of indie/alternative tunes.

Wed., Aug., 9, 6pm

Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend bendconcerts.com

Tickets start at $60.50

Bird with Uwade

Father John Misty and The Head and The Heart with Miya Folick

Courtesy OMG Michelle Photography

Courtesy Miya Folick Facebook

Courtesy DeerTick Website

Devyani Gupta, Winemaker & Viticulturist, Valdemar Estates

WINEMAKER DINNERS

Local chefs. Guest wineries.

Creative menus. Multiple venues.

These inventive and intimate Winemaker Dinners pair a local chef and guest winery at different venues around Bend. The result: an exclusive five-course culinary feast with delicious wine pairings! Chefs and winemakers share notes on each course and pairing. Seating is limited. Tickets $150.

Caprio Cellars & Chef Travis Taylor of Currents

SOLD OUT 6-9 pm | Currents at The Riverhouse

Bledsoe Family Winery & Chef Sacha Lyon of 5 Fusion

6-9 pm | 5 Fusion

SIP

The Summer's biggest wine-tasting party. Right on the river.

Sip your way through more than a dozen Walla Walla Valley wineries! Or grab a locally-brewed pint from our guest breweries on the Beer Balcony. Enjoy a rare opportunity to chat with our visiting winemakers and winery owners. And don't forget the food! Sip has an extensive menu of small bites and sweet treats. Enjoy a gorgeous summer evening on the riverside patio of The Riverhouse, complete with live jazz, raffle prizes, and so much more! Tickets $125 4:30-7:30 pm | Riverhouse on the Deschutes

GRAND CRU

A glitzy gala with philanthropy on the menu.

At Grand Cru, the community turns out to support KIDS Center (see back page to learn why)! The evening kicks off with a Winemakers' Reception; sample wines and visit with the winemakers and owners from more than a dozen Walla Walla Valley wineries. Then head to the ballroom for a memorable five-course dinner by The Riverhouse, with wine pairings highlighting our guest wineries. Go wild for the live auction, hold your paddle high during the paddle raise to support free, life-changing services for children impacted by abuse. Tickets $200

4:30-9:30 pm | Riverhouse on the Deschutes

JULY

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You give children and families hope after abuse.

Hundreds of Central Oregon children and families are impacted by child abuse each year. The trauma of abuse can have lasting impacts—for kids, families and communities. When you come to Cork & Barrel, you help families find hope and healing—by funding life-changing services at KIDS Center, the local nonprofit leading our region's response to child abuse.

At Cork & Barrel, every dollar you spend or donate goes directly towards child abuse evaluations, forensic interviews, family advocacy and healing therapy. You help ensure that these vital services remain free for every family who needs them.

You can help children when they need it most. Join us at Cork & Barrel, or donate online to the Cork & Barrel Community Campaign.

can help children when they need it most.

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.

GoodLife Brewing Richard Tealour Bend's most electric solo performer. A master of putting maximum entertainment and swing to your favorite classic hits and more. 6-8pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Indigo Girls and Neko Case Indigo Girls tell their origin story. They have reunited with their strongest backing band to date to create “Look Long”—a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers chronicling their personal upbringings with more specificity and focus than they have on any previous song-cycle. 6:30pm. $42.50-$82.50.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win money and support a local nonprofit. In June, everyone will play for Central Oregon Veterans Outreach. Cards $1-$5. 6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

Silver Moon Brewing The Bangers + Guests The Bangers are Amy Bathen and Austin Ross, an instrument swapping drum and guitar rock duo that takes inspiration from all types of music. 7-9pm. $5.

Touchmark at Pilot Butte Touchmark at Pilot Butte Grand Passport Adventure Touchmark offers two campuses, allowing families to choose a community based on services and proximity to what they prefer. Get your passport stamped during this jam-packed afternoon offering community tours, food stations, live music by JuJu Eyeball, prize drawings and more. Call 541-3306000 to RSVP by June 23. 2-4pm. 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.

28 Wednesday

Bevel Craft Brewing Broken Charley

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

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur

Gems An evening of song swapping and story telling from some of Bend’s favorite musicians. Please join from 7-9pm in the “Yard” for a great night featuring Jess Ryan and James Hutchens with Richard Taelour. 7-9pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Bill Powers

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

Silver Moon Brewing Hemlock, Damage Overdose & Gravewitch Las Vegas’s Hemlock’s ‘Dirty 30 Tour’ featuring Warm Spring’s own Damage Overdose and Bend’s Gravewitch. Heavy metal at it’s best! 7-10pm. $12/$15.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Game Night at Worthy Beers & Burgers Join every Wednesday for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games (feel free to BYO games). Grab your friends, grab a drink and let’s play! 6-9pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Evan Mullins Join for free live music from Evan Mullins. 7-9pm. Free.

MUSIC

Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus Presents

“Chosen Family” A reflective yet whimsical concert celebrating the many ways the LGBTQ+ community embraces families. In these times of new challenges and threats to our liberties, the concert includes powerful testimonies and popular songs that reflect the uniqueness of the connections and the value of all families. June 24, 7:30-9pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-385-3908. chela@uufco.org. Free.

Free Ponderoo Arts Experience Join for the Ponderoo Arts Experience, a free community celebration, concert and interactive art walk to kick off the Big Ponderoo festival weekend. The family-friendly event will include live music, food and drink, a new public art unveiling and handson creative opportunities. June 23, 4:30-8:30pm.

Sisters Art Works, 204 West Adams, Sisters. Contact: info@bigponderoo.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..

DANCE

4th Saturday West Coast Swing Dance

Smooth and luscious, this isn’t your grandma’s swing! WCS is done to hip-hop, dirty blues, acoustic or late night R&B. No partner or rhythm needed! Every fourth Saturday! Beginning lesson with Victoria of Bend Dance at 7pm. 8pm is when the real dance starts! All are welcome! Fourth Saturday of every month, 7-11pm. Through Oct. 28. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $15 lesson and dance, $10 just dance.

Line Dancing Lessons Come on down to learn new country line dances! They have beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons. Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, friends or come single and you’ll have a great time! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-9pm. Through Dec. 31. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free, tips appreciated.

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 afterwards. 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

4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters Visit the art galleries of Sisters. Meet artists and enjoy beautiful art, good company, music, demonstrations, plus sponsor food venues for during and following the art walk. The Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters. Fourth Friday of every month, 10am7pm. Through Dec. 22. Downtown Sisters, Hood Ave.., Sisters. Contact: 541-719-8581. events@ sistersartsassociation.org. Free.

4th of July Gnome Paint Party Come bring the family and paint a cute 4th of July gnome! $35 per person/pre-pay. Includes 16x20 inch canvas, paint, brushes, everything you need! Please email: imaginaryrebelartstudio@gmail. com to get tickets, or go to my website: https:// imaginary-rebel-art-studio-store.square.site/! Get your tickets today, they are selling fast! June 26, 5:30-7:30pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 949-677-3510. $35.

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.

Downtown Bend: Bunny Therapy with Parsley Hop into the library and spend your day coloring and cuddling with Parsley, a therapy rabbit! Both kids and adults can experience the stress relieving benefits and fun. This is an in-person program. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. June 25, 11am-Noon. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312 1062. elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Dry Canyon Arts Association “Lend Me Your Walls” Visit the “Lend Me Your Walls” exhibit at Feast Food Co. with five displayed artists. May 30-Aug. 19. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St, Redmond. Free.

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: https:// www.scalehouse.org/artist-heidi-schwegler. Wednesdays-Saturdays-Noon Through June 24. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. 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.

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: 541-904-0134. 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 us 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.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

An Evening of Community: Discussing Trans/Enby Health, Queer Rights and LGBTQ+ Housing This panel will enable further discussion into the ongoing challenges and solutions related to housing, health care and civil rights facing LGBTQ+ members of the community. June 22, 6-9pm. Bend La Pine Administration Building, 520 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: info@outcentraloregon. com. Free.

Get down to LowDown Brass Band, an all horn band influenced by Chicago music culture with sounds of soul, jazz and reggae. The brass band plays at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Mon., June 26 at 8pm.

Low Down Brass Band Press

Exhibition Closing: “In the Arena: Photographs from America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo” Don’t miss your last chance to explore “In the Arena: Photographs from America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo.” Through the lens of San Francisco Bay Area photographer Gabriela Hasbun, this exhibit documents the exhilarating atmosphere of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo— the only touring Black rodeo in the country. June 25, 9am-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. Free with paid admission.

Ham Radio Field Day The High Desert Amateur Radio Group will construct an emergency ham radio station where there's no existing power or equipment. Public welcome to watch the operator and event talk on the air. Learn how to get your ham license in one day. June 24, 12:01-8pm. Sisters City Creekside Park, Hwy 20 and Jefferson St., Sisters. Contact: 541-3180026. maxv@horizonps.com. Free.

Pollinator Week Garden Tour As part of National Pollinator Week, Pollinator Pathway Bend will host tours at two public pollinator gardens: Franklin’s Corner and Al Moody Garden. Come learn about the importance of native pollinator plants and see what’s blooming! June 25, 9-10am. Franklin’s Corner Community Garden, NE 9th and NE Franklin, Bend. Contact: pollinatorpathwaybend@gmail.com. Free.

Pollinator Week Garden Tour: Al Moody Garden As part of National Pollinator Week, Pollinator Pathway Bend is hosting tours at Franklin’s Corner (9-10am) and Al Moody Garden (11am-1pm). Come learn about the importance of native pollinator plants and see what’s blooming! A new information sign will also be unveiled. June 25, 11am-1pm. Al Moody Park, 2225 NE Daggett Ln., Bend. Contact: pollinatorpathwaybend@gmail.com. Free.

Third Thursday Open Mic at the High Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers and writers. This is an in-person program. Join us at the High Desert Music Hall for a spoken word open mic night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Every third Thursday, 6-8pm. Contact: 541312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Understanding and Addressing Sex

THEATER

The Cult of Tuck Presents: Do Drag, Be Crime Come and rage against the machine with your favorite drag kings, queens and things as Cult of Tuck celebrates and uplifts queerness in all its forms. Join to stand against anti-LGBTQ legislation and make loud, proud queer magic. Doors at 8pm. Show at 9pm. June 24, 9-11pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: thecultoftuck@gmail.com. $20/ online, $25/door.

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. Thu, June 22, 7-9pm and Fri, June 23, 7-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

“Anything but Drive” to Avid Day Come on down to Avid by foot, bike, skateboard, stallion or any method other than driving! We have teamed up with with Pine Mountain Sports for a day of celebrating being active outside. Free bike safety checks, 5K fun run, gift card prizes and much more! June 25, Noon-6pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-706-9240. finn@avidcider.com. Free.

Bend Summer Pride 2023 You can anticipate a community filled event full of great food, vendors, beverages, entertainment and activities. Come meet new people, make some friends, celebrate in laughter and be welcomed just as you are. While the goal of Pride is celebration, it is also a cause for protest that LGBTQIA2S+ lives are valued, worthy and all belong here. June 24, 10am-5pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Free.

Bend Pride in the Park 2023 Run/walk/ frolic in the Be Gay 3K in support of this years

The Big Butte Challenge Join us 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.

Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge The Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is a self-paced hiking challenge up six iconic peaks in beautiful Central Oregon. Explore new mountains, test your limits and level up your outdoor experience, all while helping support outdoor nonprofits. June 21-October 31. June 21-Oct. 31. Contact: info@socialadventures.net. $50.

Crooked River Round Up Rodeo It’s time to bust out your Western wardrobe as Crook County welcomes rodeo fans to one of Oregon’s oldest family-friendly events—the historic Crooked River Roundup (CRR) rodeo, presented by Papé and Oregonians Credit Union. June 22-24. Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S Main St., Prineville. Oregon Wild Hike at the Metolius River

Come join Oregon Wild for a hike along the iconic Wild & Scenic Metolius River! Pre-registration is required and must be done through Oregon Wild’s website (https://oregonwild.org/events/ metolius-river-hike). Additional information can be found at the link above and details will be sent out to registered participants prior to the hike. June 24, 10am-1pm. Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery, 7500 Forest Service Rd 14, Camp Sherman. Contact: sg@oregonwild.org.Free.

VOLUNTEER

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

General Volunteer Opportunities

The primary goals of this training are to build empathy for survivors of sex trafficking, to instill ownership of this issue’s presence in our community, and to provide some action steps to help address it. Presented by the anti-trafficking project, or at:project. June 28, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Trafficking in Our Community

Bend Summer Pride. This 3K will start in Bend’s favorite Drake Park and loop around finishing back in the park where the entire Pride Festival will be happening. We are looking forward to celebrating this day with you! June 24, 11am-5pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. $25. 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.

For information on volunteer opportunities at Bethlehem Inn please contact Courtney, Community Engagement Coordinator, at volunteer@bethleheminn.org. Fourth Thursday of every month. Bethlehem Inn, 3705 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-322-8768 x11. volunteer@bethleheminn.org.

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 541-3160662 or visit centraloregon.score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.

Yonder Mountain is a quintet string band known for pioneering the jam-grass music genre. Watch them perform with Railroad Earth and Leftover Salmon at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Sat., June 24 at 6pm.

Courtesy Yonder Mountain String Band Facebook

CALENDAR EVENTS

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

2023 Young Professionals Summit

Join for another year of dynamic and engaging content at the 6th Annual YP Summit. Meet and connect with driven and curious young professionals on Central Oregon Community College’s beautiful campus for the all-day professional development-enhancing event. June 23, 8am5:30pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 503-2289885. jenng@bendchamber.org. $125/members, $150/non-members.

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

Monthly Meeting Parkinson’s Support Group

Meetings third Wednesday of every month at the Best Western Premier Bend. Patients and caregivers are welcome to join us. These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com. free.

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

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.

Clothing-Optional Nature Walk in the Bad Lands Wandering Bare Nudist Group will host a clothing-optional nature walk at Flatiron Rock Trailhead on HWY-20. Nothing more freeing that being out in nature. Except, being out in nature naked! The group encourages hikers to shed their clothing, free from the sweaty, hot, itchy burden of clothing and peer judgment. June 24, 3-5pm. Flatiron Rock Trailhead, Off of HWY 20, Deschutes County Wilderness. Contact: 541-557-2327. wanderingbareoregon@gmail. com. 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.

Groundbreaking Event Please join the Sunriver District (SSD) Board to celebrate the start of construction for the new Public Safety Building. June 22, 11am-Noon. Sunriver Fire Department, 57475 Abbott Dr., Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-8622. ssdadmin@sunriversd.org. Free.

June 2023 Central Oregon PubTalk

EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses. June 22, 4:30-7:30pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3236. $26-$36.

Lunch & Learn: Impacts of the 2023 Legislative Session on Business Join the Bend Chamber and two of the key strategic partners to discuss the 2023 legislative session, including wins (and losses) and what’s up next in Salem. You’ll learn about the fate of legislation related to workforce housing, economic development and other business issues. June 28, Noon-1pm. Contact: 541-382-5792. cyrus@ bendchamber.org. Free.

Pride 2023 Social Mixer Come kick off Pride 2023 with an LGBTQ+ mixer at Campfire Hotel and Canteen! As a continuation of the previous evening’s panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to meet with panelists in a more relaxed setting. June 23, 5:30-7:30pm. Campfire Hotel, 721 Northeast 3rd St., Bend. Contact: info@outcentraloregon.com. Free.

Roundabout Books & Family Kitchen present Community Conversations - A Child Care Desert There is limited seating at this free community event. Please RSVP through EventBrite to any or all conversations in the series. Six conversations anchored in compassion and intended to raise awareness, share knowledge, and shatter assumptions surrounding the circumstances of poverty in Central Oregon. June 22, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Tea & Tales Monthly Book Club in Madras Join on the 4th Thursday of each month for the Tea & Tales bookclub event. June’s Pride Month pick is “Beyond the Black Door” by A.M. Strickland. Book genre: YA Dark Fantasy, LGBTQ+. Bookclub books are 15% off in the shop all month long. June 22, 7:30pm. Black Bird Magical Tea & Tales, 191 S 5th St., Madras. Free.

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

Wild Women Book Club Come join other women in community as participants dive deep into the untamed feminine psyche. This is set up in a way that you can jump in at any time with or without reading the “required” pages. Join in the discussion or just come for a cup of tea and listen! Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $9/online, $10/door.

FUNDRAISING

Fundraiser for Street Dog Hero at Lagree High Desert Join at Lagree High Desert West for a fundraiser event in support of Street Dog Hero! The proceeds from classes taken that day will benefit SDH. The group will also be there with some adoptable dogs and swag available for purchase. Come by and say hello! June 25, 10am1pm. Lagree High Desert - West, 210 SW Century Blvd Suite 120, Bend. $35.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Bend Farmers Market A vibrant downtown outdoor market with amazing, local, fresh products from Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am-3pm. 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.

Debuting in 1969, Taj Mahal is known for his country-blues music with funk and R&B sounds. See him at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Sun., June 25 at 6:30pm.

Courtesy Taj Blues Website

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Mini Farmers Market at Schilling’s Garden Market

The Schilling’s Farmers Market gives local growers and makers a place to come together and celebrate good, hard, honest work. They are adding new vendors every day so check the website to see who is joining monthly! Come out and help Schillings grow! June 25, 10am-3pm. Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond HWY, Bend. Contact: 541-3230160. info@schillingsgardenmarket.com. Free.

Queer Maker’s Market Somewhere

That’s Green will host a queer maker’s market and show to celebrate pride. There are 25 vendors and seven performers throughout the market. They recommend taking an Uber/Lyft as parking is limited on 2nd St. Free to enter. June 24, 4-9pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Contact: 541-330-4086. john@ somewheregreen.com. Free.

Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival

Join Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory and the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society as they celebrate the diversity of wildflowers in Oregon and the pollinators who love them. Fun for the whole family includes vendors and activities. June 24, 9am-3pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 541593-4394. kelli@snco.org. $12/adult, $10/kids.

Zorba the Greek Food Truck Pop-

Up Zorba the Greek food truck will be at the Redmond Farmers Market every Thursday from 12-7pm. 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.

FAMILY + KIDS

Aloha Friday Fun and Games Build confidence, create opportunities and overcome obstacles. Fridays in Summer 2023. Two-hour sessions of unique fun and games designed to help youth, build skills, learn lessons, create relationships and cultivate qualities vital to success. Ages 5-6 (9-11am). Ages 7-9 (11am-1pm). Ages 10-12 (1pm-3pm). Fridays, 9am-3pm. Through Sept. 1. Lava Ridge Elementary, 20805 Cooley Rd, Bend. Contact: 808-333-2708. mailto:%20kanihos@ alohafridayfoundation.com. $25-$35.

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

Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.

Girls AllRide Mountain Bike Summer Camp Come join the fun making new friends and memories playing on bikes with Girls AllRide Mountain Bike Summer Camp for ages 9-17. For more information visit: https://ladiesallride.com/ girls-allride. Tue, June 27, 9am-Noon-Wed, June 28, 9am-Noon-Thu, June 29, 9am-Noon and Fri, June 30, 9am-Noon. Cog Wild, 255 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 480-343-7037. girls@ladiesallride.com. $300.

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.

MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) Bend

Picnic in the Park MOPS Bend invites all moms with littles to come join to play and bring a sack lunch to get to know other moms in the community! June 21, 11am-1pm. Northpointe Park, 63800 Wellington Street, Bend. Contact: mopsbend@gmail.com. Free.

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.

Peter Pan Ballet Fly to Neverland with Peter, Wendy and the Darlings! Meet Tinker Bell and Tiger Lily, the Lost Boys, and Captain Hook and his band of pirates with Academie de Ballet Classique. Experience ballet, tap, hip-hop, lyrical and contemporary dance with dancers ages 3-adult. Under 5 free w/ adult ticket. June 24, 1:30-3:30 and 6-8pm. Caldera High School, 60925 15th Street, Bend. Contact: 547382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $17-$39.

Pride 2023 Open Play Event Come celebrate Pride month and the LGTBQ+ community during this fun, family open play event! Wear your favorite colorful outfit or fabulous costume that shows your pride or allyship! 20% of all proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits that support queer youth. June 23, 3-5pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $18.

Joe Kaplow is a California-based singer-songwriter and is known for his song “Little Sleep.” Catch Joe Kaplow sing tunes at Suttle Lodge and Boathouse on Mon., June 26 at 6pm.

Courtesy Joe Kaplow Website

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Sunriver: Bunny Therapy with Parsley

Join therapy rabbit Parsley for some coloring fun! Hop into the library and spend your day coloring and cuddling with a therapy rabbit. Both kids and adults can experience the stress relieving benefits and fun. This is an in-person program. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. June 24, 11am-Noon. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-3121062. elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

Adult Class: Pacific Northwest Cuisine

Here in the Northwest, people have a very dedicated interest in fresh and local foods and have a diverse and amazing variety of foods. Please join in this hands-on class where the group will explore the flavors/techniques of regional foods. Each course will be paired with wine. June 23, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $95.

Food School: Herbalism with Holly Hutton of Herbal Goddess Medicinals

Have you ever wondered what medicinal herbs grow well in Central Oregon? Join Holly Hutton, from Herbal Goddess Medicinals, for a garden tour and salve-making demonstration (including taking a jar home). June 22, 10am-Noon. Bend, Oregon. Contact: 541-633-7388. gwen@ centraloregonlocavore.org. $15.

Touchmark at Mount Bachelor Village Renovation Reopening Charley’s Pub is now open. Sip, nibble and dance to the sounds of The Swinging Doors. Tour our new game and card room, enter a prize drawing, and more. Call 541-383-1414 to RSVP by June 23. June 28, 4-6pm. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-3831414. Free.

BEER + DRINK EVENTS

Aloha Fridays Celebrate the weekend with Aloha Friday’s at Monkless Belgian Ales. Come in wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and get a $1 off your first beer. Cheers to summer! Fri, June 23, 11am-10pm, Fri, June 30, 11am-10pm, Fri, July 21, 11am-10pm, Fri, Aug. 11, 11am-10pm and Fri, Sept. 1, 11am-10pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760. Free.

Cruxapalooza Celebrating 11 years with live music, DIY screen printing, brewery tours and so many beers! June 24, 11am-10pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free.

Juniper Preserve Beer Tasting Event

Join at Juniper Preserve on the patio behind Coyote lounge this summer for a cold glass of Russian River Brewing’s limited “Pliny the Elder” alongside our culinary teams new Smash Burger! What’s better than a cold beer and juicy burger!

June 23, 6-8pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. $42.

Meet the Winemaker with J.C. Somers Vintner Viaggio welcomes J.C. Somers’s owner Ronda Newell-Somers to the farm table. Rhonda and Jay Christopher craft small-production wines and source from several of the top sustainably farmed vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Their wines have an Old World style and showcase finesse, focus, length and balance. June 22, 5-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. $10, free for Viaggio Wine Club members.

Juniper Preserve Opus One Wine

Dinner Come share a wonderful island-themed menu out on the golf course. Plan to wear your Hawaiian best and feel the sand between your toes. Bring your sand wedge and putter as they will be hosting two small golf challenges where you have the opportunity to win Opus wine. June 22, 6-9pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. $550.

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: Ferment 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 Ferment Brewing Co., out of Hood River. June 28, 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: Sass Winery 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 our Skip Kitchen. This week, Suttle Lodge welcomes Sass Winery out of Salem. June 27, 3-6pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-323-0964.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

BEing with Horses An intentional space to be in the presence of horses. Horses offer an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on learning of multi-dimensional awareness and sensory processing. Sessions include awareness-based breathing, movement and touch tasks with the CHOICE Horse Herd. No horse experience necessary. No horseback riding. Ages 14+. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45am. Through July 26. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@ gmail.com. $45.

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.

Breathwork + Vibrational Attunement

+ Sound Journey with Horses Gather on the land, under an evening sky with the CHOICE Horse Herd. Relax and release into this nourishing practice of breath work, vibrational-attunement and healing sound journey. No horse experience necessary. No horsemanship or riding involved. June 23, 7-8:15pm. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@gmail.com. $25.

Breema: Bodywork, Self-Breema and Nine Principles of Harmony Participating in a Breema workshop is a nourishing and revitalizing experience. Breema’s practical approach enables you to establish a new relationship between your mind, body and feelings that transforms your experience of daily life. June 23, 7-9pm and June 24, 9:30am-5pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-914-4162. breemaworkshops@ gmail.com. Free.

Dance Fitness Fundraiser Benefiting J Bar J Youth Services ZUMBA, Line Dancing, & BLISS Dance Sets led by professional instructors with easy-to-follow steps. $25 includes dancing, food, drinks, raffle and tons of fun!

Proceeds Benefit J Bar J Youth Services. June 23, 6:30-9pm. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-408-1820. dide.bend@gmail.com. $25.

Group Biofield Tuning Energy Balancing and Crystal Healing Session: Father’s Lineage Ancestral Healing

The leader will use specialized tuning forks to rebalance the energy centers and read into the group to see what is present in the field where the energy of the Father’s lineage is stored. The group will clear stuck energy that can create unwanted patterns in your life. Space is limited. June 24, 11:30am-12:30pm. The Ananda Dome at Harmony House, 17575 Kent Rd., Sisters. Contact: 458-256-8464. phnxmn11@gmail.com. $30.

Group Meditation Classes Join Amy Kowalski LMT, Cht Tuesday evenings from 5:307pm for group meditation classes. Drop-ins are welcome. Call 541-330-0334 to reserve your spot today. Amy will guide participants into the present moment through centering breath work and attention to the body for grounding and relaxation. Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-330-0334. info@hawthorncenter.com. $15.

Medicine Drum Dreaming & Reiki with Horses

Held in the peaceful presence of horses, embark on a guided medicine drum journey while receiving healing Reiki. This experience supports a (re)awakening and (re)engaging of your primal guidance systems: intuition and the language of symbolism. No horse experience necessary. No horsemanship or riding involved. June 26, 7-8:15pm. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@gmail.com. $25.

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion To Improve Healthy Relationships in Small Group Setting

Mindfulness and self-compassion tools will be taught that you will immediately begin to apply and integrate into daily life from joys/ease to challenging responses. These tools will also complement developing healthy relationships with guidance from a Relational Coach and Authentic Relating Facilitator. Six participants max to promote deeper trust. Email or text to register. Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm. Through June 27. Contact: 650-7870337. dchisholm114@gmail.com. $150/month.

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.

Queer In Nature Forest Bathing

An alternative to traditionally loud queer spaces, this forest bathing walk for the LGBTQIA2S+ community is designed for those looking for space to recharge, rest and reconnect with fellow Queer folx. Witness the magical transformation your mind, body and spirit will move through in the healing atmosphere of the forest. June 25, 10am-Noon. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: mindy@rootedpresence.com. $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, 4:305:30pm. Through Sept. 3. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20.

Nature Yoga with Horses

When you spend time outside in the elements, you start to rebalance physically, mentally and energetically. Horses help individuals find a space of inner-peace. All levels yoga practice combining Hatha yoga, breath work, meditation and Ayurvedic theory led by Kat Gregory, E-RYT and surrounded by the healing presence of horses. Thu, June 22, 6-7pm, Thu, July 6, 6-7pm, Tue, July 18, 11am-Noon-Thu, July 20, 6-7pm and Thu, July 27, 6-7pm. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@gmail.com. $25.

Vedic Meditation Society of Bend: Yoga of the Supreme Divine Mother Sunset silent meditation of relaxed self-surrender to the Supreme Reality as the Divine Mother. Vedic meditation opens the ecstatic vibrations of the Goddess (“divine intoxication”) in the body spontaneously and without self effort. Email first to join! Fridays-Sundays, 7-8pm. Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Rd., Bend. Contact: vedaofbend@gmail.com. Donation/No One Turned Away.

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.

The six-man band, Whiskey Myers, formed in 2007 and features music from a variety of genres, including country, folk, Americana and rock. See the high-energy live show at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Thu., June 22 at 6pm.

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CHOW C New Specialty Shop is Chock Full of Meats, Cheeses, Olive Oils, Gifts and More

Wild Petals Provisions in Brooks Alley offers everything for a picnic or anytime

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

Perhaps it was destiny that Nancy Zadoff has a business revolving around flowers. She’s been weeding gardens since she was a kid. Her mother would send her out to pull weeds when she got into trouble — but is it punishment if you actually enjoy doing it?

Fast forward a number of decades and through an entire lifetime of traveling the world with what Zadoff calls a “huge, screaming job” with Nike. Now Zadoff and her husband, Paul, have landed intentionally in Central Oregon…on a flower farm. Wild Petals Bend is a seasonal U-Pick flower farm, where Zadoff grows a number of stunning beauties and blossoms, including sunflowers, daisies, lavender, dahlias, zinnias and, of course, roses.

Now, you may be asking, what do flowers have to do with food? In Zadoff’s case, a lot. “I 100% had to have gardening and flowers involved in any food endeavor. The edible flowers from my garden are on charcuterie boards and atop cookies I sell, for example,” Zadoff explained to me as we talked about her new shop on Brooks Alley in downtown Bend.

Wild Petals Provisions opened the first week of May, offering an abundant curated selection of international and domestic cheeses, meats, snacks, olive oils, pasta, condiments, beers, wines, teas and other grab-and-go foods and pre-packed picnic baskets as well as flowers and unique artisanal gifts. It’s an

ideal stop before a picnic in the park or a party on the patio, offering everything to make a meal or get-together memorable.

The tiny shop is simply adorable and so inviting, with flowers and herbs spilling out the front door. The bright front window is full of alluring foodie gifts and all sorts of locally crafted merchandise, and the shelves and coolers are packed full of delectable, edible foods and beverages. And of course, there’s Zadoff and her expert team, all passionate about the carefully sourced products. On a Wednesday, Bend Farmers Market day, one might find the crew dressed in matching banana print jumpsuits. It’s enough to make one smile.

“The whole idea was the European influence; I love the idea of a tiny little shop with a couple people working there, not a giant supermarket. Then in terms of the items, we wanted to have olive oils that are local and olive oils that are imported. Same thing with cheeses — having incredible cheeses that are domestic and then having phenomenal cheeses that we import. We’re now going to also be carrying an animal-free cheese, which is delicious, and we’re excited about it,” she said.

Zadoff spends a lot of time sourcing the items. “I’m always looking, looking, looking and talking to people. I’m always open to hear about something new,” she explained. When asked about her Top 10

things in her shop right now, Zadoff had no trouble rattling off several. “Meats, cheeses, olive oils. A specially-curated Wild Petals candle from Paradox Candle Co. in Prineville is a wonderful item. Ninety percent of the flower vases we carry are made by local people. There’s also a beautiful apron which is really a work of art from a local vendor. And, of course, the flowers. What I can’t grow in my own garden, I get from a local wholesaler, who’s now selling flowers in Bend. I shop with her each week. And then the breads.” One of Zadoff’s biggest goals is to find people who live here and work here, local vendors who are making products that would fit well in her specialty shop.

Of course, it would all mean nothing if you got home or to your picnic and didn’t like the food you bought, which is why Zadoff wants her customers to taste before they buy. “I feel very strongly about people having the ability to taste things. I want you to taste the meat and the cheese before you buy it so that you have a great experience and enjoy the food that you’re eating.”

This very enthusiastic flower grower and shop owner is excited about her location on Brooks Alley downtown. “I love my street and everyone on it, my neighbors. I love being close to Drake Park, Cowgirl Cash, Arrange, Ferm & Fare, The Commons, and the new restaurant/bar Dear Irene, which is

coming soon. This summer is going to be magical,” Zadoff smiled. As for the future beyond her first summer in business?

“My hope is to have a thriving business and to create something in downtown Bend that is unique and really draws people year-round. In wintertime, when it’s snowing, I know lots of times people plan on the business being down then. I plan on it being up.”

Finally, my question was, why, after an illustrious career and raising a family while traveling the world, did the Zadoffs choose little ol’ Bend as their permanent home and place for a new business?

Nancy put it this way, “Paul grew up in Eugene and always came to Bend on vacations, and whenever we would vacation together, we would come to Bend. We always knew we were going to come here to live, that it would be our last stop. It’s a smaller town, a place where you can be outside with four seasons. It has everything you could ever want, and it’s beautiful.”

Nancy and Paul Zadoff always knew they wanted to end up in Bend. Wild Petals Provisions in Brooks Alley carries specially curated picnic provisions and other delicious food, drink and gift items. The Wild Petals U-Pick Flower Farm offers a wide variety of seasonal, bouquet-ready flowers.

Photos courtesy of Wild Petals Provisions

Grilled Mexican Corn And Charred Corn Salad

Taking advantage of fresh corn on the cob

By Donna Britt

Maize, commonly called corn these days, has humble beginnings in Mexico, where domestication of the wild grass called teosinte began thousands of years ago. That domestication continued throughout different parts of the Americas, and today’s corn is one of the world’s most important crops. We eat it, turn it into flours and syrups, feed it to livestock, make ethanol with it and even use it to make plastics. Over a billion metric tons of corn are produced annually, with the United States leading that production.

While corn is high in carbohydrates and contains some natural sugars, it’s also a gluten-free whole grain offering several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It’s full of potassium and fiber and has very little fat.

Fresh corn on the cob is really the way to go, if you ask me. And since we’re heading toward the Fourth of July, a notable grilling out holiday, I thought it would be

fun to grill some corn, right on the cob! There are a couple of ways to proceed, either grilling it in or out of the husk. Either way makes for flavorful corn, which can be eaten plain with a little salt, pepper and butter or slathered Mexican style with a mayo-based sauce. I like grilling the corn in the husk, because then you can pull the husk down to serve as a handle when it’s time to eat.

Elote refers to Mexican street corn on the cob; Esquites is Mexican street corn cut off the cob. This sauce recipe can either be served on the corn cobs or stirred into a bowl with the corn cut from the cob.

I’m also offering up a charred corn salad recipe, which requires shearing the corn kernels off the cob. My suggestion is to grill enough ears of corn that you have plenty to serve both dishes.

Grilled Mexican Corn

Serves 4-8

• 8 ears of corn (or as few or as many as you want)

• Olive oil or grapeseed oil, optional

• Kosher salt, as desired

• Freshly ground black pepper, as desired

To grill corn WITHOUT husks:

Husk corn.

Brush oil onto naked (husked) corn if you’re using oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, as desired.

Get grill smoking hot.

Place corn on hot grill and cook for one minute per side, or just long enough to get some color but short enough to retain moisture and crunch.

Remove corn from grill. Let corn cool slightly.

Top with sauce or toppings of your choice.

To grill corn WITH husks:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Lay corn (still in husks) straight onto the grill and cook, turning occasionally, until the outer leaves are evenly charred. This could take anywhere from 10-20 minutes, depending on your grill.

Once the cobs are cool enough to handle, pull the husks down and remove the silk.

Season and sauce as you please.

Mexican Street Corn Sauce

• 1 cup finely crumbled Cotija or feta cheese, plus more for serving

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream

• 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more for serving

• 1 teaspoon chili powder, plus more for serving

• 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic

• 2 limes, cut into wedges, for serving

• Tajin, optional, for serving

While the grill is heating up, combine cheese, mayo, crema, cilantro, chili powder and garlic in a large bowl. Stir until completely combined, and set aside.

Grill corn using method of your choice until cooked through and charred in spots. Transfer corn to bowl with the cheese mixture, and spoon mixture over corn to coat evenly. Sprinkle with extra cheese, cilantro, chili powder and tajin as desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Charred Corn Salad

Serves 4-6

• 5-6 ears grilled or charred corn on cob; cut corn off cob

• 1 red onion, small dice

• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, small dice

• ½ cup chopped cilantro

• Zest of 1 lime

• ½ cup fresh lime juice

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• Salt & pepper, to taste

If you don’t have a grill or don’t want to bother with grilling corn, you can char corn in the oven.

Line a baking sheet with foil. Rinse corn on cob and leave it damp. Season damp corn with salt and pepper. Line corn up on baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes in a 400 degree oven. Turn halfway through. When corn is thoroughly cooled, cut the corn off the cobs using a very sharp knife. Place corn in a large bowl. Add diced onion and jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, juice and seasonings. Stir together then cover and place in refrigerator for at least an hour. Stir gently, taste and adjust seasonings as necessary right before serving.

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LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

Late Night Eats: Ramen

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It’s no secret that Bend is something of a sleepy town. Want late-night food?

Better hope Taco Bell is staffing its drive-thru, or that the D&D isn’t too packed with revelers. For those craving something yummy on the late side, Chomp Chomp has an option available for night owls: Late Night Ramen! The downtown eatery is offering ramen from its “ramen window” on Friday and Saturday nights from 11:30am to 2am, according to its Instagram page. It’s not exactly a new thing for Chomp Chomp, as it’s been offering late-night ramen on and off for several years – but with summertime ramping up, it’s a helpful reminder that there’s an alternative to cheap bean burritos.

Three varieties of ramen are available, including a veggie miso, a spicy veggie miso and the classic pork ramen. All are $12. So now you can slurp hot soup on a hot summer night in downtown Bend at 1am. All is right with the world.

Chomp Chomp

945 NW Bond St., Bend chompchomp-bend.com

Kebaba Flavors are Back… a Bit

35 YEARS OF BEER

Lovers of Mediterranean flavors were pretty bummed when Kebaba on Newport Avenue closed over the pandemic. But now, the owners of the former Kebaba – who also operate Pizza Mondo — have brought back some of the love. The beloved hummus from Kebaba can now be found at Pizza Mondo in downtown Bend, on a limited basis. Since Kebaba’s closing, Pizza Mondo has offered Kebaba’s Babaganouj as well, announcing the arrivals on its Instagram and Facebook pages. Supplies are limited for the current stash of hummus, so hungry customers should check out Pizza Mondo’s social media channels to find out the latest. Or, just pop in, grab a slice of the pizza — also delicious — and see what happens. It’s pretty much a win either way.

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C CULTURE Bend’s First Queer-Owned Coffee Shop and Gathering Space Opens

Turtle Island Coffee Shop opens just ahead of the big Pride party weekend

By Nicole Vulcan

This weekend, venues around Central Oregon are hosting parties to celebrate Pride. Celebrations in honor of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community include a Friday night “Cliché Queer” dance party at Volcanic Theatre Pub on the west side and the Saturday night “Big. Queer. Party.” at Open Space on the east side. Right in the middle of all that action, a new, queerowned coffee shop will be marking its first days in operation; Turtle Island Coffee Shop, located on Oregon Avenue next door to both The Capitol and Wild Rose, opened this week, just in time for Pride.

Co-owners Teh Sanchez and Beth Brady took over the space, once occupied by Bend Mountain Coffee, naming the new shop “Turtle Island” in honor of the indigenous creation story that imagines the human universe created on the back of a turtle.

“In naming this, it’s paying respect to all of the nations of this continent,” Sanchez told the Source Weekly. The space serves up coffee roasted by Queer Wave Coffee, a queer, indigenous-owned roaster from the Bay Area — part of its overall mission to support the queer community. It’s the first establishment of its kind in Bend, the co-owners said, aimed at being a community hub.

“Yeah, it’s a coffee shop, but it’s actually a space where people can come in and know that they’re safe,” Sanchez said. “Everyone has the inclusive stickers on their windows – but that doesn’t necessarily mean that there’s community and safety there; but there will be here. There is. I’m Native, and I’m also Two Spirit. This vision is for our community. We don’t have a space. We don’t even have a gay bar – which is traditionally where queer people have congregated since forever.”

Sanchez and Brady said they found the space by a stroke of luck, as the owner of Bend Mountain Coffee sought someone to take over the space he’d occupied since 2007. For the new owners, its location just steps away from where Barry Washington was shot and killed in 2021, is an important reminder.

“It's important that people know that there’s safety. Especially trans folks. Especially people of color,” Sanchez said. “Just in front of our business, a young Black man was murdered for hitting on a white woman. It’s not something that’s ‘back in the day.’ It’s right now –our current existence.”

This is the first foray into coffee for both Brady and Sanchez – though both have other experience that has led them in this direction. Brady currently runs food carts, including Dinky Dau and The Pizza Cart, and Sanchez runs Queer By Nature and co-runs Out in the Wild, two programs aimed at supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in outdoor endeavors. Amid an increase in anti-trans legislation and incidents of violence against trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ people, the two are wide-eyed about the visibility of this new venture.

“You have a small, really loud, really hateful minority making so much noise that it’s really scared the shit out of people. It’s scared me, for sure,” Brady said.

“By doing this, it’s stepping up in the face of the fear,” Sanchez said. “We know we’re probably going to experience some backlash, but knowing that there’s young kids that walk by each day that otherwise don’t feel safe coming out to their families, or otherwise don’t feel safe in their community, they know that they could come here and be seen. Growing up in the city,

that was super important for me, coming from a religious background.”

This weekend’s events are intended to focus on fun and joy. Portland-based muralist Daren Todd will be at the shop to paint a mural, adding more life to the space that’s already had a color-filled makeover in its new existence as Turtle Island Coffee Shop. Later, Sanchez and Brady hope to host special events and latenight food offerings.

“You can be queer anywhere, but especially here,” Brady told the Source. “The idea is to create a queer, indigenous, BIPOC-inclusive space where folks who are traditionally on the margins of society, and especially of this town, can congregate and be together and laugh and build community, drink coffee.”

Turtle Island Coffee Shop

180 NW Oregon Ave., Bend

Instagram @turtle_island_coffee_shop

Open daily 7am-3pm

“This vision is for our community. We don’t have a space. We don’t even have a gay bar – which is traditionally where queer people have congregated since forever.”

—Teh Sanchez

From left, Teh Sanchez and Beth Brady at the coffee counter at Turtle Island Coffee Shop.

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SC SCREEN The Flash vs. Moral Relativism

Should we separate art from the artist?

By Jared Rasic

Here’s the thing: the older I get, the easier it’s becoming for me to separate the art from the artist. But because my brain is an exhausting wasteland of contradictions, overthinking and burrito dreams, I also think a lot of artists are self-destructive, partly broken and mercurial creatures, who act more with their primordial lizard brains than with logic or reason. So, how do we separate a truly horrific human from the piece of art they made…especially if it’s something that we already love deeply? I’m getting ahead of myself a little.

This has been all over the media for over a year ad nauseam, so I’m not going to get into it too much, but actor Ezra Miller (whom is non-binary and uses they/ them pronouns) spent a huge chunk of time from mid2020 to mid-2022 doing lots of horrific things publicly. They choked a woman in Iceland, got arrested in Hawaii for throwing a chair at another woman, got harassment charges in Massachusetts and were also charged with burglary in Vermont.

They have also been accused of grooming a young Native girl, who Miller met when they were 23 and the girl was 12. Miller apparently believes the girl is an “apocalyptic Native American spider goddess” and that they are the “Messiah to Native Americans.” Oh, and they have a farm in Vermont that, like most disturbing cults, has plenty of guns and babies.

Miller has since apologized for everything and is seeking treatment for “complex mental health issues.” Apologies don’t do much for the people they’ve harmed, but based on the list of horrific shit Miller is accused of, it does sound like they’ve gone through some sort of psychotic break. Hollywood folk do plenty of bizarre and awful things, but Miller’s issues sound like a very specific breed of broken.

Miller is also the star of the new film “The Flash,” which has been delayed for myriad rea-sons since 2018. With a budget of over $200 million, DC and Warner Bros. needed to release “The Flash,” no matter

how rocky things got with Miller, because the studios have too much time and money sunk into the project (as well as it being the 14th entry in the billion-dollar DCEU franchise, stretching back to 2013’s “Man of Steel”).

I found myself in a weird position recently when thinking about seeing the movie. On the one hand, I don’t want to support Ezra Miller financially. But, on the other, my nerdy soul has been excited for a year because “The Flash” was (Bat)signaling the return of Michael Keaton as Batman, and I really wanted to support that.

Here’s the thing: I think I have to accept my own hypocrisy in dealing with the moral relativism of separating the art from the artist. I think Roman Polanski is hideous for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in the 1970s, so what do we do about his masterworks “Chinatown” and “Rosemary’s Baby?”

I can’t wait for Harvey Weinstein to die in prison, but if we canceled every movie he ever produced, then we would lose “Paris is Burning,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Chunking Express” and hundreds more works of immortal art. In a heartbreaking bit of irony, Bob Kane, the man credited for many years as the sole creator of “Batman,” stole most of the credit from writer Bill Finger (it took until 2015 for Finger to get posthumous recognition). People suck.

So many pieces of music, so many masterful works of art and so many cinematic classics were created by monsters, but I think we rationalize problematic creators if they do something we care about. Tom Cruise’s religion has actively harmed people all over the world, but basically everyone went to see “Top Gun: Maverick.” Most of us have at least one Led Zeppelin song we know the lyrics to, yet Jimmy Page dated a 14-yearold. John Lennon, Isaac Newton, Chuck Berry, Picasso, Caravaggio, Gauguin, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Sinatra, Steven Tyler… not very great people. Even Aristotle was apparently a dick. The list goes on.

Everyone is going to have a different hard line on who they won’t support. I won’t ever look at Bill Cosby again, I avoid movies with Jon Voight, music by Ted Nugent (and now Kanye!) and work by artists that are violent, racist, sexist or homophobic.

I think I’m finding it easier to separate the artist and their art because of a delightful creeping sense of mortality breathing down my neck. I am realizing that once we create something and give it to the world, it belongs to the people who connect with it, not the person who made it. Human life is transient and ephemeral. The moment Weinstein dies, his victims will breathe a sigh of relief, the media will report on it for a week and then he will be blessedly forgotten. But the movies that he produced will last as long as we do.

So, should you go to “The Flash?” I don’t know. I did. My rationalization was that a movie isn’t just one person, and “The Flash” certainly isn’t just Ezra Miller. The film is fun, charming, way too long and, as my friend said, is a lot like mashing all your different action figures together when you were eight. It was lovely seeing Michael Keaton as Batman again, and Ezra Miller is genuinely great. Their work in this, “We Need To Talk About Kevin,” and “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” show that they are an idiosyncratic and interesting artist with a (diminishingly) bright future. I hope they get the help they need, and I hope those they hurt do as well.

The Flash Dir. Andy Muschietti Grade: BNow playing at Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub

Michael Keaton: Birdman, Batman, Everyman.

Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Butterflies of Central Oregon

These summertime “flying jewels” abound in the region

By Damian Fagan

Summer is the season when butterflies flit and flutter through wildflower meadows or neighborhood gardens.

To the ancient Greeks and Romans, butterflies were the symbol ic representation of the human soul. British broadcaster and longtime naturalist Sir David Attenborough claimed that watching butterflies is good for our mental health. No matter the appeal, butterflies serve important roles in the ecosystem as polli nators and prey but are also just a joy to watch.

So, if you’re interested in watching butterflies, a passtime called "butterflying," there are numerous locations across Central Oregon to encounter these engaging creatures, including Deschutes Land Trust preserves.

“My two favorite Land Trust preserves for butterflying are the Metolius Preserve, specifically the North Trailhead Larch trails and Whychus Canyon Preserve, Rim and Creek trails,” said Amanda Egertson, Deschutes Land Trust stewardship director. The northern section of the Metolius Preserve has a lot of plant diversity, which in turn, attracts a variety of butterflies. “To date, we’ve observed over 50 species of butterflies there!”

Egertson also likes butterflying at the Whychus Canyon Preserve for a different reason. “Every year in July, there are lots of my favorite Central Oregon butterfly flitting about, the Melissa’s blue.” These butterflies have a wing span about 1-1½" wide. Males are strikingly

blue with a dark border on the uppersides, and females are browner with a blue tinge on the upper wings. Their caterpillars feed on lupines, a host plant, and are often attended to by ants, which feed on the caterpillar secretions, like the honeydew provided by aphids, and protect against predators of the hungry caterpillars.

Egertson’s list of butterflies which are likely to be observed in the region include red admirals, California tortoiseshells, Mourning cloaks, Echo azures, Juniper hairstreaks and Western tiger swallowtails. “There are well over 100,” said Egertson, so the list is pretty good.

Buddy Mays, a Bend-based photographer and the author of “The Butterflies of Central Oregon,” also believes the Western tiger swallowtail and the Pale swallowtail are two butterflies which represent the area. “They are two of the earliest appearing butterflies in the area, and one of the longest lasting, still being seen into October,” said Mays. These large, yellowish butterflies seem to float in the air as they flit and dip through the summer sky.

Though monarch butterflies get a lot of love in Central Oregon, Mays says that the swallowtails aren’t as picky about their host plants as monarchs are. “Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweeds, and there isn’t much milkweed in Central Oregon,” said Mays. “Swallowtail caterpillars will eat a variety of plants, including the leaves of cottonwood, willow, aspen, alder, maple and ash trees — all of which are common in our area.”

As pollinators, butterflies have a remarkable ability to detect food. “Strangely enough, their taste buds are located on their feet and legs and are tiny chemoreceptors that detect the molecules of edible food plants,” said Mays. Butterflies lack a mouth, tongue or taste buds. “To eat, they use their proboscis, a long hollow feeding tube, through which they suck up nectar and pollen from the flowers,” added Mays.

In order to provide adequate nectar for swallowtails, mon archs and other butterflies, the DLT recommends planting a variety of native plants in one’s garden to attract these summer flutterbys and other polli nators. “We encourage folks to plant showy or narrowleaf milkweed – the host plant for our migrating Western monarchs, whose populations are in severe decline, and nectar plants for many pollinators,” said Egertson. “Beyond that, we encourage folks to plant a variety of native pollinator-friendly plants that provide staggered bloom times from spring through fall, so pollinators have the resources they need whenever they pass through.”

If photographing butterflies is an interest, Mays recommends finding a suitable area, such as the Metolius Preserve, with an active butterfly population and using a telephoto lens. “Use a high shutter speed, at least 1/500 of a second, to freeze the butterfly’s motion,” said Mays. “Most wild butterflies don’t object to reasonably close contact with humans as long as the they’re not acting aggressive. Keep low so as to not become a large, hulking, scary object that will simply frighten away your subject.”

To learn more about butterflies, Egertson and volunteer, Sue Anderson, lead butterfly walks for the DLT. Several are scheduled for June 14, 23, and 30, with a couple of them geared towards kids. In summer, the North American Butterfly Association organizes a census called the Butterfly Count, which is another great opportunity to learn about these flying jewels of summer.

Deschutes Land Trust deschuteslandtrust.org

North American Butterfly Association butterflyassociation.org

“My two favorite Land Trust preserves for butterflying are the Metolius Preserve, specifically the North Trailhead Larch trails and Whychus Canyon Preserve, Rim and Creek trails.”

—Amanda Egertson

Top, Tiger swallowtail butterflies. Bottom left, Mourning cloak butterfly in a moment of repose. Bottom right, a Swallowtail butterfly feeding on flowers.

Photos by Damian Fagan

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By Allie Noland

Autocross at Hoodoo and Oregon Raceway Park

Weaving through cones, pushing speed and practicing safety with Autocross Club of Central Oregon

Autocross isn’t the most popular sport in Central Oregon, but there is an active community that gets together and provides opportunities for drivers to take on cone courses. The Autocross Club of Central Oregon has hosted six events this spring/summer and has seven more in store.

So, what is autocross? In autocross, drivers use traffic cones to create mini road courses (usually on an airport tarmac or in a large parking lot), and see who can drive the course the quickest without hitting obstacles or going off course. AACO promotes motorsport safety and active participation, according to the club’s website. Drivers are racing against the clock in these timed competitions, instead of against other cars.

“As an entry level motorsport, it provides a stepping stone for drivers looking to move into other more competitive and possibly expensive forms of motorsport, including rally and circuit racing,” describes ACCO’s Facebook page.

During the first weekend of July, ACCO July Autocross will take over the lodge parking lot at Hoodoo Ski Area for a day of testing car control and weaving around cones. ACCO hosts these event sessions every month, April through September. Drivers can enter the competition for $35 a day, and those who don’t want to get

behind the wheel can watch for free.

On Saturday, July 15, ACCO will switch up its normal event setup with high-performance driving at the ACCO Track Day at Oregon Raceway Park.

“This [event] is not a race; this event is a driving skills day for drivers to stretch their legs and learn to handle their cars on a racetrack, states the ACCO website.

The racetrack is nestled in the wheat fields of Grass Valley and features two miles of smooth asphalt. At the event, there will be four run groups — rookies with instructors, novice, intermediate and advanced.

For those looking to get into autocross, Autocross Club of Central Oregon is an organization that offers a space to get a foot in the door, learn from experienced drivers, network and maintain a safe practice of the motorsport.

ACCO July Autocross Sat., July 11am-4pm, Sun., July 2, 8am-3pm

Hoodoo Ski Area

27400 Big Lake Rd.,

$35

Autocross Club Central Oregon promotes motorsport safety and teaches car-control techniques.

An Oregon Icon Turns 40

If you like brew-pub culture, thank a McMenamin

By Nicole Vulcan

For the average beer-loving young Oregonian, it might be hard to imagine a time when brew pubs were not the center of the state’s cultural universe and when historical landmarks, such as poor farms and Catholic schools, fell into ruin instead of starting new lives as hotels or bars/pubs/restaurants. In short, it’s kinda hard to overestimate the influence that craft brew pioneers Brian and Mike McMenamin have had over the cultural capital in the state. Four decades ago, the brothers McMenamin were among a group of “beer-loving pioneers” who helped to launch Oregon’s microbrew culture by lobbying the 1985 legislature to pass a bill allowing brewery owners to sell their own beer. Enter the modern brew pub.

Not long after, other pioneers, such as Gary Fish, launched well-loved brands like Deschutes Brewery, adding a dose of beer-based fun and camaraderie to downtown Bend in 1989.

Since the founding, the McMenamin family has steadily bought and renovated a host of unique properties – everything from the former Catholic school that is now the Old St. Francis School in Bend, to Edgefield, a former poor farm that now serves as hotel, spa, brewery, distillery, vineyard and coveted summer music venue in Troutdale, outside of Portland. As of this year, the McMenamins brand owns 56 properties around the Pacific Northwest — 20 of which are on the National Register of Historic Places – each featuring unique historic finds, custom artwork and often gorgeous gardens and gathering spaces. Oh, and those Cajun tots….

“We’re proud of what we’ve created, and the devotion our customers and employees have had to McMenamins throughout the years,” said Brian McMenamin in a press release. “We’ve accomplished our original goal of being a community gathering spot in neighborhoods across the Pacific Northwest, with many customers coming in for decades, and it has been amazing to see the life experiences happening at our properties like weddings, celebrations of life and everything in between. We look forward to continuing to grow, expand and offer something for everyone for years to come.”

In honor of the company’s 40th anniversary, McMenamins is brewing special ales and plans a number of special events throughout the summer. The company’s 1983 Lager is available at all McMenamins locations, and a 40th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt started June 17 and goes through September 30. Other events through the summer will offer 40% off McMenamins beers. Keep tabs on all the events at mcmenamins.com.

And if you enjoy brew-pub culture in Oregon, you should probably thank a McMenamin.

McMenamins Edgefield, the former poor farm and now hotel and summer concert venue in Troutdale.

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THE REC ROOM

Crossword “Middle Management”

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ACROSS

1. Celebrity chef Nadiya

8. Skinks and goannas

15. "When did you arrive?"

16. Road that is the western border of NYC's Alphabet City

17. "Any second, junior"?

18. Was a Franklin impersonator?

19. Squeezed (out)

20. Winemaker's container

22. Fictional Brontë governess

23. It has a lot of screens

27. Many coll. applicants

30. Dog drool

31. Afternoon hour

34. "Would you like some Indian bread, grandma?"?

36. Ump in a snorkeling place?

38. Religious rights org.

39. What's cooking?

40. Very perceptive "Jeopardy!" host Jennings?

44. Places pitches?

47. Character developers: Abbr.

48. Fictional setting of "Anne of Green Gables"

50. Turn red?

51. Reinforced concrete in some construction

52. 27-Down's cousins

55. How the Astors made their money

56. US Open units

60. "Didja throw the thing already?"

64. Tire out dad?

66. Put forth

67. Where checked luggage goes

68. Siberian plains

69. Winningest manager in Kansas City Royals history

DOWN

1. Car-washing necessity

2. "Well, um, I guess so"

3. It can hold up to eight decks

4. Gmail button

5. Relyvrio treats it, for short

6. Song played after every Dodgers home victory

7. Nine-sided shape

8. Room for experimenting

9. "___ got work to do"

10. Middle of a kazoo?

11. Room off of another room

12. Red color

13. Animal caught in headlights

14. Totally with it

21. Q neighbor

23. Website with Outlook

24. Yuengling alternative, initially

25. "Beef" director ___ Sung Jin

26. Poetic conjunction

27. See 52-Across

28. Competed in Indy

29. Rep's figures

31. Tire part

32. Laura Linney's "Ozark" character

33. Handy

35. She's a sister

37. Rock bands?

41. Actor Penn

42. "Flamin' Hot" director Longoria

43. "Psych!"

44. Aggresively close to

45. Close companion

46. Gentle touch

49. Letters indicating going into overdraft: Abbr.

51. Nikon setting

52. They have it

53. Provocative pic

54. Looney Tunes character who woos Penelope

56. Fix, as a pet

57. Inarguably Beck's best single (for crossword purposes only)

58. Dresses, with "out"

59. Maid's challenge

61. "Couldn't agree more"

62. San Diego-to-Phoenix dir.

63. Commanders' stats

65. Condition with fixations, briefly

Pearl’s Puzzle

Puzzle for the week of June 19, 2023

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F R O G B E A S T exactly once.

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “If I had my life to live over, I would ______ earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.”

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “If I had my life to live over, I would ______ earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.”

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the Northern Hemisphere, the astrological month of Cancer begins with the sun in its greatest glory. Our home star is at its highest altitude, shining with maximum brightness. So then why is the sign of the Crab ruled by the moon? Why do the longest days of the year coincide with the ascendancy of the mistress of the night? Ahhh. These are esoteric mysteries beyond the scope of this horoscope. But here's a hint about what they signify for you personally. One of your assets can also be a liability: your innocent openness to the wonders of life. This quality is at the heart of your beauty but can also, on occasion, make you vulnerable to being overwhelmed. That's why it's so important that you master the art of setting boundaries, of honing your focus, of quaffing deeply from a few cups instead of sipping from many cups.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The coming weeks will be a delicate time for your spiritual unfoldment. You are primed to recover lost powers, rediscover key truths you have forgotten, and reunite with parts of your soul you got cut off from. Will these good possibilities come to pass in their fullness? Maybe, maybe not. It depends on how brave you are in seeking your healing. You must ask for what’s hard to ask for. You’ve got to find a way to feel deserving of the beauty and blessings that are available. PS: You ARE deserving. I will be cheering you on, dear Leo.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): History has provided contradictory reports about Isabeau of Bavaria, who served as Queen of France from 1385 to 1422. Was she a corrupt, greedy, and indecisive fool who harmed France’s fortunes? Or was she a talented diplomat with great skill in court politics and an effective leader during the many times her husband, King Charles VI, was incapacitated by illness? I bring these facts to your attention, Libra, hoping they will inspire you to refine, adjust, and firm up your own reputation. You can’t totally control how people perceive you, but you do have some power to shape their perceptions—especially these days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The next four weeks will be an excellent time to create and celebrate your own holidays. I recommend you dream up at least four new festivals, jubilees, anniversaries, and other excuses to party. Eight or more would be even better. They could be quirky and modest, like Do No Housework Day, Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day, or Write Bad Poetry Day. They could be more profound and impactful, like Forgive Your Parents for Everything Day, Walk on the Wild Side Day, or Stay Home from Work Because You’re Feeling So Good Day. In my astrological opinion, Scorpio, you should regard playful fun as a top priority. For more ideas, go here: tinyurl. com/CreateHolidays . . . tinyurl.com/NouveauHolidays . . . tinyurl.com/InventHolidays

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In Greek mythology, Prometheus was a god who stole fire from his fellow gods and gave it to humans to help them build civilization. His divine colleagues were not pleased. Why? Maybe they feared that with the power of fire, people would become like gods themselves and have no further need for gods. Anyway, Sagittarius, I hope you’re in a fire-stealing mood. It’s a good time to raise your whole world up to a higher level—to track down and acquire prizes that will lead to major enhancements.

And unlike what happened to Prometheus (the other gods punished him), I think you will get away with your gambits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let’s discuss magical doorways. Each time you sleep, you slip through magical doorways called dreams. Whether or not you recall those adventures, they offer you interesting mysteries utterly unlike the events of your daily life. Here’s another example: A magical doorway opens when an ally or loved one shares intimate knowledge of their inner realms. Becoming absorbed in books, movies, or songs is also a way to glide through a magical doorway. Another is when you discover an aspect of yourself, a corner of your being, that you didn't know was there. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Capricorn, because I suspect the coming weeks will present an extra inviting array of magical doorways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Psychiatrist

Myron Hofer specializes in the mother-infant relationship. Among his findings: The first emotion that a newborn experiences is anxiety. Struggling to get out of the womb can be taxing, and it’s shocking to be separated from the warm, nourishing realm that has been home for months. The bad news is that most of us still carry the imprint of this original unease. The good news, Aquarius, is that the coming months will be one of the best times ever for you to heal. For optimal results, place a high priority on getting an abundance of love, support, comfort, and physical touch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Curious blends and intriguing juxtapositions are in the works—or at least they should be. Improbable alliances might be desirable because they’re curative. Formulas with seemingly mismatched ingredients might fix a glitch, even if they never succeeded before and won’t again. I encourage you to synergize work and play. Negotiate serious business in casual settings and make yourself at home in a wild frontier.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When I was still an up-and-coming horoscope columnist, before I got widely syndicated, I supplemented my income with many other jobs. During one stretch, I wrote fortunes for a line of designer fortune cookies that were covered with gourmet chocolate and sold at the luxury department store Bloomingdale's. The salary I got paid was meager. Part of my compensation came in the form of hundreds of delicious but non-nutritious cookies. If you are offered a comparable deal in the coming weeks and months, Aries, my advice is to do what I didn’t do but should have done: Ask for what’s truly valuable to you instead of accepting a substitute of marginal worth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): My mentor Ann Davies said that of all the signs of the zodiac, you Tauruses are most likely to develop finely honed intuition. At least potentially, you can tune in to the inner teacher better than the rest of us. The still, small voice rises up out of the silence and speaks to you clearly and crisply. Here's even better news: I believe you are entering a phase when your relationship with this stellar faculty may ripen dramatically. Please take advantage of this subtly fabulous opportunity! Each day for the next 14 days, do a relaxing ritual in which you eagerly invite and welcome the guidance of your deepest inner source.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): New College in Oxford, UK has educated students since 1379. Among its old buildings is a dining hall that features beams made of thick oak trees. Unfortunately, most oak wood eventually attracts beetles that eat it and weaken it. Fortunately, the 14th-century founders of New College foresaw that problem. They planted an oak grove whose trees were specifically meant to be used to replace the oak beams at New College. Which they are to this day. I would love you to derive inspiration from this story, Gemini. What practical long-term plans might you be wise to formulate in the coming months?

Homework: Is there any area of your life where you are not giving your best? How could you improve? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

THE THIRD ACT A COLUMN ON AGEISM AND

AGEING

Coming Alive

By Ellen Waterston

When I was six or so, my grandmother, who lived with us, would entertain me by pinching the skin on the back of her 80-year-old hand and then, letting it go, telling me to count slowly until her skin lay perfectly flat again, like a wave slowly reabsorbed by the sea. I easily counted to 10. Every time.

Then it was my turn. My elastic young skin returned to normal in an instant. Not even enough time to count to one. “You see? That means I…am… old,” my grandmother would declare haughtily, pausing between each word for emphasis, as though old was something I should aspire to, with its own privileg es and opportunities.

To me, at six, old was a game, a foreign land, and of interest, though I couldn’t say why.

Earlier this month I attended my college reunion. My 55th. I hesitated before going public with that high number, considered not mentioning it at all, hoping you, reader, would guess maybe…45th? How acculturated I am, especially as a woman, to avoid revealing my age, as though it might disqualify me from…what? Living fully? When, in our sequence of birthdays, do we stop insisting, “No, I am five and three quarters, not just five?” When is it we stop being eager to claim the stature an extra year promises? When, instead, do we start buying into the North American cultural hype that old is the single most undesirable stage of life? As far as I’m concerned, the shucksters have it wrong.

I was invited to offer a session on memoir writing during the reunion weekend. Those who attended, like most everyone in this chapter of life— are grateful, after years of go-go, for time to pause and reflect, whether to record anecdotal family experiences for children and grandchildren to enjoy, to introduce younger generations to who their Dad or grandma really was, to offer a statement of values as shaped by trial and error, or maybe pen a retrospective of a life of adventure. But it’s not all about the rearview mirror.

At every reunion, a memorial is held at which the names of those who died since the last gathering, in our case the 50th, are read aloud. Given the number of names, how many we’d lost, this reunion’s ceremony was especially sobering, profoundly sad and/but, in the indomitable spirit of our class of ‘68, was experienced as a call to do good

works in the time we have left. That sentiment was discussed in the memoir workshop with all agreeing there are not only memoirs and autobiographies to be written, but also forward-thinking books as our focus sharpens, our appreciation of life intensifies, and the counterintuitive and startling sensation that as we age…we come more alive.

This appetite and energy was underscored by the topics covered by classmates during panel discussions and seminars that filled the reunion schedule. Two sessions on ageing offered get ready, get set solutions to the legal dilemmas and emotional challenges older generations face. “Justice, USA,” a new Discovery+ series filmed by classmate Marshall Goldberg was previewed. He stated that “the experience proved to me beyond any doubt that everyone has a great story to tell if given the right chance, and that people behind bars aren’t all that different from you or me.” The Reverend Anne Fowler, an Episcopal priest, spoke of “Abortion Dialogues,” a documentary to be released in October that covers six years of six pro-choice and pro-life advocates finding, through conversation, mutual respect despite differences. The documentary film is offered as a model for difficult discussions we now face on so many fronts.

“Our time together has changed all our lives and has given me a new sense of what love can mean. And I am left with a glimmer of hope for this fractured country,” says Fowler. There was a seminar on AI and another on the new ways of thinking we need to accommodate as Americans. An astronomer and an epidemiologist spoke of their local climate action work. Perspectives on the current challenges in Africa, China and Ukraine/Russia were led by classmates working internationally. Remember, this is the presumed over-the-hill crowd walking these talks. What’s behind, what’s ahead, good or bad, it’s clear this band of college cronies won’t be indifferent to either, instead, as long as they are able, will meet both straight on.

My grandmother embraced the status of old as one to revere, to respect. To me now, at 76, old is still a game, a foreign land, and of abiding interest. Every month in this column, I try to articulate why.

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If STRs are allowed in your area, you will need to apply for and obtain a land use permit. The City regulates the number of homes within a certain distance in the city limits (specifics can be found in the City's regulations). Operators of STRs are obligated to collect a room tax of 10.4% from tenants at the time of rent payment. They must also submit a monthly room tax report and remittance of the collected tax by the 15th of each month. This can be a cumbersome process for homeowners, which is why many choose to utilize vacation rental companies to manage these responsibilities.

It's important to note that the County currently does not permit STRs. There are certain areas like Mount Bachelor Village which are grandfathered in. Therefore, most homes, condos and townhomes in these areas can be used as short-term rentals. The amenities available in each subdivision and location may vary. If you search websites like VRBO and Airbnb, you'll find a wide variety of rental options based on group size and desired amenities. Rentals can be arranged directly with the property owner or through local management companies.

Bend is particularly popular among outdoor enthusiasts, and as a result, properties on the west side of town are in high demand. With easy access to golfing, biking, hiking, rafting, skiing/snowboarding and fishing, it is easy to see why it is a popular destination for tourists from all over the West Coast and beyond. Additionally, it provides convenient proximity to historic downtown Bend, the Old Mill District, breweries, wineries and concerts. Fortunately, Bend's compact size ensures that nothing is too far away, providing a wide range of options to suit every budget.

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