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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.

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.

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.

JULY 1:

Calendar Events

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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.

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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.

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