Source Weekly June 27, 2024

Riverhouse is turning 50, and we want YOU to be part of the festivities! Come celebrate half a century of memories in Bend, Oregon, and witness the exciting launch of our new name, Riverhouse Lodge with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony and a weekend packed with activity!

June 29

June 30

SATURDAY SUNDAY 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Admission: FREE for the community to attend! All ages are welcome.

3075 N Business 97, Bend Oregon

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Saturday, 6/29 at 12:00 PM

Performance: Flipping Out Trampolinists

Showing (3) shows per day!

Band Performances:

Saturday: Timothy James

Tone Red

Honey Don’t

Tony Smiley

Hit Machine

Activities:

Carnival Games

Carnival Rides

Food Trucks:

Kona Ice

Crepe-Oh-Holics

Bend-YAY Beignets

Queens of Kettle Corn

Sunday: Erin Cole Barker

Bobby Lindstrom

JuJu Eyeball

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Scentsy

Stellar Stones

Renewal by Anderson

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you know, (although — they love using it that way — the stuff is delicious). On the left side of the image is the natural world — the animals and plants and fish and rain clouds. The right side is the man-made use of waterdiverted for agriculture, recreation and personal enjoyment. All the ways we love water and find that water is necessary not only because it keeps us alive (we are made of 80% water) but also the way in which it makes our lives better. For more of Teafly’s work visit their website at teafly.com. Call for Artists: If you're interested in being a SW featured artist, email: production@bendsource.com.

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

It’s hot as I type this, so as we roll out this Water Issue, I’ve once again got rivers, lakes, paddleboards and maybe even a baby pool (for the dogs!) on the brain. This week’s Water Issue starts with a lovely custom cover from our friend Teafly, and then delves into issues both light and less-light. We look at Redmond’s water concerns and water leasing in this week’s Feature. We weigh in on the main water issues in Opinion. And in Outside, we profile a local group that started during the pandemic and now boasts hundreds of members who are dedicated to paddling on our local waterways. In Craft, get an update on one of Bendites’ most-loved uses of water — beer — with the sale of The Ale Apothecary. And if reading about water-related issues is just not your thing, never fear; we have plenty more to see, learn and do inside this edition! Thanks, as always, for reading your community newspaper.

LIGHTMETER: PRESENTED

HARVEST MOON WOODWORKS

“Reflect

OPINION

Oregon Water Use Is Moving In the Right Direction

There’s a reason we devote an issue each year to water. Not only is it the most basic of human needs, but the issues around it only continue to grow. In recent years, the farmers who actually grow crops in the region have suffered from shortages of irrigation water. A longstanding drought — which has only eased in the past year or so — has caused plenty of worry. Cities are aiming to grow, as per the state’s housing goals, and yet face the pressure of how to supply enough water for the people who have yet to arrive. Water is finite, and in a region that continues to grow, supplying enough water for farms, fish and humans is a big challenge.

Yet, in the past several years, some changes have been afoot that indicate that perhaps we can change things and alleviate the decades-old problems that have seen the Deschutes River over-allocated, groundwater in peril and farmers without the resources they need.

Some of the bright spots we’ve seen recently: On the Klamath River, a massive dam removal project that is alleviating decades of toxic water-quality issues in a major watershed, and promising the return of salmon above the four dams being removed. Across the Deschutes River Basin, piping projects aim to deliver water to farms more efficiently. In Bend, there’s an effort to help people move away from maintaining green lawns and using low-wateruse landscaping instead.

These are things to feel good about — yet each is not quite enough. The majority of water is used for agriculture, not cities — so even the most efficient use of water in a city is something of a drop in the bucket (forgive the pun) compared to the potential on local farms. And even while the City of Bend offers rebates — a program that was spent quickly in 2024 — to reduce the number of thirsty lawns, developers building new housing continue to put in

those bright green strips of grass. And with canal piping, the switch from open to closed canals has caused growing pains, including dry wells and the loss of habitats that had been established for over a century in some areas. And with wells, one major problem is that there’s currently no real way to monitor how much people are drawing from them.

On the topic of agriculture, the legislature and the Deschutes River Conservancy have been working on some fixes that do aim to reverse course. Here in Deschutes County, many of those holding water rights on their properties have in recent years used their water rights for hobby farms, or worse, even to water sprawling lawns, simply to keep things green and avoid losing the water rights that significantly increase their property values. We can hardly blame a landowner for dumping water on the grass in order not to lose the water right that can fetch them a higher sale price when they sell — but that’s a tough row to hoe when it’s held up against the lack of water for the career farmers north of Bend.

By allowing those with water rights to “lease” or “bank” their water and not use it or waste it on a lawn, but offer it back to the local rivers, or to farmers, we’re getting closer to seeing water used where it’s needed, without the economic water-rights decision-making that’s been in the way in the past. With the passage of several bills that went into effect late last year, people with water rights can share their water, still get the tax benefits afforded to farmers, and not lose their water rights. We’d love to see Oregon’s historical water-rights laws to be more closely examined altogether, and the “use it or lose it” approach be swapped for a more conservationist one. That would be a massive undertaking. In the interim, water leasing and water banking appear to be workable solutions that show promise for expansion.

Letters

RODEOS AND ANIMAL CRUELTY: TRADITION SHOULDN’T EXCUSE VIOLENCE

The phrase, “if you don't like it, don't go,” is a common response to those who speak up for animals abused in rodeos. This phrase is problematic when referring to a tradition that involves participants who have no choice and face injury or death.

Non-human animals in rodeos do not choose to participate. They are subjected to loud sounds in the arenas, such as the Party Bus at the Sisters Rodeo 2024. On the weekend of June 7, 2024, two horses died during the Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo – one from a broken leg and the other from a broken neck. Calves are chased, roped around the neck, slammed to the ground and tied up, leaving them immobile. Bucking animals are often agitated with methods like electric prods, which are allowed when they are stalling (trapped) in the chute.

If we don’t challenge tradition and cultural norms, we don’t grow as a society. Together, we can create positive change for non-human rodeo participants who have no choice and suffer for human entertainment. Addressing animal cruelty gives us an opportunity to foster a more compassionate community by demonstrating kindness toward all beings.

(The Sisters Rodeo is only one of eight in Central Oregon.) See copak.org for how you can help!

—Ruby Cummings

TRUMP WAS FOUND GUILTY—HE SHOULD BE DISQUALIFIED FROM OFFICE

It’s official: After making secret hush money payments to an adult film star 11 days before the 2016 election and falsifying official filings to hide the truth from the public, Donald Trump has been found guilty by a New York jury.

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Trump’s conviction in New York should remind us all that no one — including a former president — is above the law. It should also remind us of the danger that Trump still poses to our democracy.

In the final weeks of the 2016 election, Trump covered up his affair with Stormy Daniels to dupe voters and improve his chances of winning the election. As it turns out, this would only be his first foray into undermining our elections. The New York trial may be over, but Donald Trump still faces three additional indictments and 54 criminal charges for a litany of crimes, including federal charges for his efforts to incite violence and overturn the will of voters after he knew he’d lost the 2020 election.

This is a pattern. The jury has done their job to hold Trump accountable. Now, it’s time for the American people to do our part and hold him accountable at the ballot box.

—Linda Voci

RE: BEND MAN ARRESTED FOR DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY AT DAYCARE FEATURE, 6/20

Well done law enforcement watching out for our children. This is just a drop in the bucket of what's out there and a very scary time for parents..

—Charity Scott via bendsource.com

So where are the compliance reports from 2009-2019? That's a red flag, as is the fact that revocation of licensure is a "long process."

—Marilyn Hofman-Jones via bendsource.com

WHAT IF….

What if in a space a mile (or more) away from your back yard, 5000-8000 folks gathered 50 (or more) evenings each summer, and for three hours (or more) set off smoke bombs (almost legal), letting the smoke drift to you?

Or they turned on enough strobe search lights (almost legal) to fill your view with bright rays?

Or they turned on amps that pushed the decibel limit (or beyond) and drowned out normal conversation?

Any of which drove you indoors. This happens at least 50 evenings in a three-month period. Any of these activities prevent you from enjoying your home domain, during the best outdoor months Bend has to offer.

You and your neighbors have no control, no say-so, no power. Only the City of Bend has the power to curtail or cut back the number of these events. Or reduce the decibel limits. Only Hayden Homes (read: Live Nation) can consider the fact that their amphitheater sits amidst residential neighborhoods, filled with tax-paying folks who love Bend, love the mountains, love the views. All of which are best enjoyed outdoors. Who has the power? Who is making money? Who is driven indoors?

I’ve been in Bend 35 years. This is not the Bend that cares about its residents. Bend has become a place tough to even have a relaxing conversation in many

backyards over 50 (mostly weekend) evenings each summer. Please care. Please make some changes.

—Nancy Tyler

Letter of the Week:

Nancy: Sorry to hear you’re forced inside. Maybe a gift card to nearby Palate will help, after you win letter of the week?

—Nicole Vulcan

Bend Approved Tree Code Changes

On June 20, the Bend City Council approved amendments to City codes that regulate how and when trees can be removed in new developments. The updated codes will require developers to plant new trees on-site or make a payment in lieu of preservation if a certain percentage of trees are removed in a development project.

In addition to the code changes, city councilors approved adding an arborist position to City staff and will review the tree code regulations annually to assess the effectiveness of them. The regulations go into effect Aug. 16.

“We heard our community’s concerns around how many trees were cut down for larger development projects. Our community has also told us to prioritize building more much-needed housing options,” said Mayor Melanie Kebler. “The updated code strikes a balance, recognizing we want to preserve trees while also continuing to build the homes our community needs within our urban growth boundary. This is just a first step, as the Council will continue to explore additional ways to promote and protect our urban canopy.”

President of Central Oregon Community College to Retire

Dr. Lauri Chelsey, president of Central Oregon Community College, announced her plans to step down and

retire as of June 30, 2025. Chelsey has served as the president since July 2019. The college’s board will do a national search for Chelsey’s successor starting this fall, according to a press release.

“Serving as president of Central Oregon Community College has been the honor of my life,” said Chesley in the release. “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and for the confidence that the board of directors has shown in me.” Chesley noted that she is focused on the work of the coming year and continuing to move the college forward.

Governor Declares Emergency Conflagration in La Pine Fire

Gov. Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Darlene 3 Fire burning near La Pine, which was estimated to be 250 acres in size by 4pm June 25. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office had level 3 and level 3 evacuations in place near the fire, located just east of town. The governor’s declaration allows the state fire marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources.

The Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilized four additional task forces who were set to arrive Wednesday morning, according to a press release. “This fire has quickly grown within the last few hours, pushed by gusty winds and high fire conditions,” said Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple.

—Julianna LaFollette

Local Citizen Assemblies to Start in the Fall

The first assembly will focus on finding potential solutions for youth homelessness

By Julianna LaFollette

The City of Bend and the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Oregon Civic Action Project, agreeing to receive and potentially implement recommendations that come out of citizen assemblies.

In April, Josh Burgess, the executive director of COCAP, spoke at a City Club of Central Oregon forum, introducing a decision-making process that allows randomly selected individuals to make policy recommendations to local leaders.

After months of planning and fundraising, COCAP has scheduled its first assembly this fall, focusing on developing community solutions to end and prevent youth homelessness in Deschutes County.

Meant to encourage more representation in local decision making, these assemblies randomly select individuals, by lottery and stratification, to meet and come up with recommendations for a given topic or issue.

for implementing them.

After this initial topic, COCAP plans to let members of the assembly be involved in selecting the next topics.

“We do see this as broadening out to the entire Central Oregon region. We're doing it on a smaller basis this time, purely as a pilot project, but we completely understand that the problems that we really need to focus on are those that impact Jefferson County, Crook County, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and others, so that we're using this as a tool to bring members of that broader community together.”

For the selection process, which begins this summer, COCAP will mail out 12,5000 invitations, based on the number of people who live in each of the jurisdictions – Bend, Redmond and La Pine. Anyone over 16 years old residing at an address that received an invitation can volunteer through an included paper form or online.

- The amount of water in the Deschutes River, north of Bend, that can be attributed to water leasing efforts among irrigation district patrons, according to the Deschutes River Conservancy. From the Feature story, “Expanding Access to Water Leasing”

“Statewide, we have 70,000

individuals, businesses, cities,

etc.,

that appropriate groundwater.

Of those 70,000, only a small fraction, 10% or so, are regulated, metered

and accountable for the

water they use. That includes all the cities and irrigation districts.”

The assembly is broken down into three portions, said Burgess. The first two days, members will hear from stakeholders and subject matter experts to learn about the topic –what has been tried, what hasn’t and what potential barriers there might be to solving problems.

Members then reconvene two weeks later to request more information, then deliberate for two days to recommend potential solutions. According to Burgess, members need to reach a super-majority consensus of 75% of the assembly for any recommendation to be passed onto local governments.

“Some people, more than likely, will be shifting their positions and opinions on these things, which is one of the key outcomes of assemblies,” he said.

Burgess feels confident that the group will be able to come to a consensus in the end. He explained that the assembly will also include moderators to help move discussions along.

“It very much becomes almost like a mini legislature,” said Burgess. “It would be, I think, extraordinarily rare for them not to come up with recommendations.”

Each form, which includes demographic questions like age, gender and political affiliation, among others, is put into a calculator that spits out hundreds of different variations based on the people who responded. Of those hundreds of possibilities, Burgess said, they will draw lottery balls out to identify the people who participate in the assembly.

“There’s an assurance that we’re really staying as hands-off as possible on the selection of individuals,” said Burgess.

COCAP is partnered with Democracy Next, Healthy Democracy and OSU Cascades’ Laboratory for the American Conversation, which is providing the venue and research that will go into proving the efficacy of the project.

“We are partnering with COCAP to try and capture how everyday people across the political spectrum find solutions that work for everyone in real time,” said Elizabeth Marino, an associate professor of Anthropology at OSU-Cascades. “Ultimately, we hope to help model a process in which disagreement and contentious debate can occur with less hostility and antagonism."

In the June 24 vote to approve the MOU, Commissioner Patti Adair voted “no,” stating that the selection process could potentially leave people with lived experience out of the discussion. 25%

-Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch, from the Feature story, “Redmond Awaits Results on Application for More Groundwater”

Once the group comes up with final draft of recommendations, COCAP will hold an official meeting to present those recommendations to government stakeholders responsible

Rally for Green Ridge Conservation groups call for protection, not logging, of 20,000 acres of forestland near Sisters

By Damian Fagan

Wild Ecosystems Alliance and the Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project are calling for citizens who care about federal lands in Central Oregon to the Rally for Green Ridge Friday, June 28 at the Deschutes National Forest Sisters Ranger District office in Sisters, to protest the Deschutes National Forest’s Record of Decision for the planned Green Ridge Landscape Restoration Project.

The project's goal is to “maintain and restore forest conditions closer to the historic range of variability and contribute to the restoration of ecosystem process and function in the planning area,” which would allow for logging an estimated 5.25 million board feet of lumber from Green Ridge.

“We are asking that the Forest Service not move forward with its Draft Decision to cut over 5 million board feet of lumber across the 20,000-acre plus project area,” said Susan Prince and Adam Bronstein, co-leaders of Wild Ecosystems Alliance, “home to black bear, elk, mule deer, red fox, marten, spotted owl and now gray wolves, who are particularly vulnerable as they try to get a pack established. We should be protectors and guardians of this special place, not home wreckers and destroyers of worlds.” Both the northern spotted owl and the gray wolf are federally protected under the Endangered Species Act.

“We acknowledge and understand that portions of Green Ridge have been previously logged and have experienced unnatural disturbances, but further logging and road building is a step in the wrong direction,” said Bronstein. “The Forest Service rationale is restoration, fire resiliency, forest health, etc. All these objectives would be best met by leaving the area alone, and there are some limited interventions that are probably worthwhile to reset some natural processes, but we must begin trusting in nature once again.”

In addition, the groups argue that the Forest Service is using confusing language and arbitrary standards — especially for retaining large trees across the project area; hence, old growth trees are at risk of being logged. People representing numerous groups, including Oregon Wild, Central Oregon LandWatch and the Friends of the Metolius submitted objections to the project during its comment period.

The Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project is a small grassroots organization that has been active in Eastern Oregon since 1991. The heart of its work is field surveying, using the information collected in the field to challenge ecologically impactful logging in timber sales, such as the Green Ridge sale.

“Our staff and volunteers extensively surveyed the proposed logging units in the Green Ridge timber sale,” said Paula Hood, co-director of the Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project. “The area encompasses ecologically unique and valuable habitats, including habitats crucial for wildlife in the area. We are extremely concerned that forests, streams and water quality will be severely degraded by the proposed logging in this sale.” BMBP also has urged the

Forest Service to withdraw the project.

The Forest Service maintains that the project, seven years in the process, will have some short-term impacts but that no old-growth trees or riparian areas will be logged. Also in the plan, the Forest Service will decommission old roads and close others.

“While we oppose the project as it is currently conceived, we are advocating for a firstof-its-kind rewilding project here. The Metolius Basin is the perfect place to carry out this concept,” said Prince. “We need a new way of forest management going forward here on Green Ridge and elsewhere in order to meet the ambitious conservation targets that have been laid out under 30x30 and 50x50, and to keep our communities safe from wildfire.”

In recent years, scientists, including some at Oregon State University, have called for creating strategic forest reserves to mitigate the effects of climate change. In one 2021 story from OSU, 30x30 and 50x50 are described as, “multiple nations have pledged to meet goals commonly known as 30x30 and 50x50; the former calls for protecting 30% of land and water areas globally by 2030, the latter 50% by 2050. Hitting the 50x50 target is widely viewed as necessary for ensuring the Earth’s biodiversity, the researchers say.”

The June 28 event takes place from 11am to 2pm. Rally for Green Ridge

We should be protectors and guardians of this special place, not home wreckers and destroyers of worlds.

—SUSAN PRINCE AND ADAM BRONSTEIN

Courtesy of Wild Ecosystems Alliance

Green Ridge timber sale.

Courtesy of Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project

Courtesy of Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project

Green Ridge Spring.

Large mature incense cedar with fire scars.

Asambleas

Por Julianna LaFollette

El Ayuntamiento de Bend y la mesa de comisionados del condado de Deschutes aprobaron un Memorando de Entendimiento con el Proyecto de Acción civil del Centro de Oregón (COCAP por sus siglas en inglés), acordando recibir y posiblemente implementar las recomendaciones que surjan por medio de las asambleas ciudadanas.

En abril, Josh Burgess, director ejecutivo de COCAP, habló en el foro de City Club of Central Oregon y presentó un proceso de toma de decisiones que permite a personas seleccionadas al azar dar recomendaciones de políticas a los líderes locales.

Después de meses de la planeación y de recaudación de fondos, COCAP programó su primera asamblea este otoño, enfocándose en desarrollar soluciones comunitarias para terminar y prevenir la falta de vivienda en los jóvenes del condado de George.

Con la intención de fomentar una mayor representación en la toma de decisiones locales, estas asambleas seleccionan personas al azar, por un método de lotería y estratificación para reunirse y presentar recomendaciones para un tema o al asunto.

La asamblea está dividida en tres secciones, dijo Burgess. Los primeros dos días, los miembros escucharán a las partes interesadas y a los expertos en la materia para aprender sobre el tema; qué es lo que se ha intentado hacer, qué no se ha intentado hacer y qué barreras podrían haber para resolver los problemas.

Después los miembros se vuelven a reunir dos semanas después para pedir más información y reflexionar durante dos días para recomendar las posibles soluciones. Según Burgess, los miembros deben llegar a un consenso mayoritario del 75% de la asamblea para que cualquier recomendación pueda pasr a los gobiernos locales.

“Lo más probable es que algunas personas cambien de perspectiva y opinión ante estas cosas, lo cual es uno de los resultados clave de las asambleas,” dijo Burgess.

Burgess confía que al final el grupo podrá llegar a un consenso. Explicó que la samblea también incluirá moderadores para ayudar que fluyan las decisiones.

Básicamente se convierte como en una micro legislatura, dijo Burgees. “Creo que sería bien raro que no compartieran recomendaciones.”

Una vez que el grupo presente un borrador final de recomendaciones, COCAP llevará a cabo una reunión oficial para presentar esas recomendaciones a las partes interesadas gubernamentales responsables en implementar las recomendaciones.

Después del tema oficial, COCAP planea involucrar a los miembros de la asamblea en la selección de los siguientes temas.

Consideramos que esto se expands toda la región del Centro de oregon. Esta vez lo haremos a una escala más pequeña, más que nada como un proyecto piloto,

pero entendemos que los problemas en los que de verdad debemos enfocarnos son aquellos que afectan al condado de Jeferson, Crook, a las tribus confederadas de Warm Springs y a otros. Así que estamos utilizando esto como una herramienta para unir a los miembros de esas comunidades.

Para el proceso de selección, el cual comienza este verano, COCAP enviará por correo 12,5000 invitaciones basadas en el número de personas que viven en cada una de las jurisdicciónes, Bend, Redmond y La Pine. Cualquier persona mayor de 16 años que habite en un domicilio que haya recibido una invitación puede ofrecerse como voluntario a través de un formulario incluido o en línea.

Cada formulario que incluye preguntas demográficas como edad, género y afiliación política, entre otras, se documenta en una calculadora que genera cientos de variantes diferentes según las personas que respondieron. De esos cientos de posibilidades, dijo Burgess, sacarán pelotas por medio de lotería para identificar a las personas que participaran en la asamblea.

COCAP está colaborando con Democracy Next, Healthy Democracy y con el Laboratory for the American Conversation de OSU Cascades que proporciona el lugar y la investigación que se utilizarán para demostrar la eficacia del proyecto.

Bend Pushes WaterSaving Landscapes

City initiatives attempt to conserve more water, offering incentives for low-water landscaping

By Julianna LaFollette

Expanding Access to Water Leasing

In the spring of 2024, the City of Bend launched its new turf removal rebate program, which allows households to receive a rebate to convert their grass lawns into low-water landscapes, saving water and money.

The pilot program came out of the City’s 2021 Water Management and Conservation Plan analysis. Dan Denning, the City of Bend’s water conservation program manager, noted that grass lawns can have a community benefit in parks and schools for recreation and gathering spaces. However, it’s not the ideal landscape choice for the region as it continues to face water challenges.

“It is not the responsible choice to plant wall to wall in each and every home. Instead, we should be creative about using it in common spaces where it can more easily be managed appropriately and has adequate space to be enjoyed for recreation,” said Denning.

According to Denning, Bend’s customer water use data shows that homes with high water-use grass lawns use two to three times the amount of water per square-foot on their landscape, compared to a home with more low-water use plant material.

The City’s seasonal water demand has a five-time increase in demand during summer months, as a result of landscape irrigation.

“Our analysis showed that a turf removal program was a viable strategy for reducing the volume of water

used in the City as well as reducing peak demand hours,” said Denning. There are several other benefits to turf removal, said Denning, including reduced chemical inputs of fertilizer and broadleaf herbicides, which affect groundwater quality as well as reduced water bills for customers.

The 2024 program is full, with over 110 applications that account for the entirety of the City’s funding for the first year. According to Denning, customers have been inquiring about a turf removal program for a while, so it was no surprise that there was so much interest.

“The amount of applications and the rate in which we received them was astonishing and encouraging to see that so many were already contemplating making the switch to a more regionally appropriate landscape,” said Denning.

The program will continue in 2025 and will accept applications in the fall and winter, so applicants have time to coordinate with a contractor and refine their designs.

For individuals who want to keep a lawn, there are other ways of going about it that can help save water and time. Landscaping expert with Bend Pine Nursery, Fred Swisher, noted the drought-resistant, low-maintenance alternative – fescue.

Fescue grass is a native grass that is drought-tolerant. Swisher said he hardly waters his fescue lawn and cuts

it about once a year.

Fred talked about how when he was growing up, having a lawn and a picket fence was the dream. “People still, sort of, hold onto that ethos – a lawn being something you have to have,” he said. Being a landscaper, Swisher said 90% of people don’t even use their lawns.

However, Swisher’s noticed that people are starting to come around to grass alternatives or low-water xeriscapes, wanting something that looks natural, is low maintenance and saves money and water. “People are tuning in that there’s a different option, that’s better,” said Swisher.

Denning, with the City of Bend, also noted practices people who still want lawns can do, including proper cultural practices like regular aeration, topdressing with compost, retrofitting spray sprinklers to high-efficiency irrigation and intentional irrigation scheduling. These practices, he said, can minimize the amount of wasted water intended for the lawn.

The City offers other outdoor conservation programs that help assist and educate people on ways to conserve water, rebate and incentive programs for water saving devices and projects.

“The City of Bend has real water reduction goals to buffer ourselves from expensive infrastructure projects and curtailment events. Everyone can participate at some level regardless of their situation,” said Denning.

The Deschutes River Conservancy works with area irrigation districts to improve streams and rivers through water leasing

By Julianna LaFollette

When it comes to protecting local water sources, one important mechanism – a process called water leasing – allows someone to loan or rent their irrigation water to another user if they don’t need it, allowing it to be utilized for conservancy purposes.

In this process, a water right holder can temporarily and voluntarily defer the use of their water and keep the water in the rivers. Water leasing can benefit both water rights holders, who want to keep their water rights, given the “use it or lose it” rules, while also benefiting streams and rivers.

The Deschutes River Conservancy, a local organization dedicated to restoring streamflow and improving water quality in the Deschutes River Basin, leases water to help restore instream flow for “another user,” which is the Deschutes Basin and tributaries.

While water leasing is just one solution available to protect rivers and streams, efforts to expand availability to water leasing programs, such as recently passed bills, have made the process more accessible.

According to Jim Bond with the DRC, the organization has been coordinating water leasing in the Deschutes Basin since 1998. Split-season leasing, a special type of instream lease that allows a water right holder to use the water during part of the season and lease the water right instream during the other part of the season, has been authorized since 2001 as part of a pilot program.

In 2023, legislators passed HB 3164, making the program permanent. Another bill that passed in 2023, HB 2971, allowed those with lands zoned for farming to lease water and still get reduced property taxes. Previously, the process of water leasing could jeopardize the reduced property taxes individuals received when they engage in agriculture.

Before, time and money spent watering and maintaining this patch of grass. After, time spent having fun and relaxing, and saving money and water.

Courtesy City of Bend

"Even incremental amounts can make a huge difference for the health and sustainability of the ecosystems."

— Jim Bond

“HB 3164 was an important step to improve Oregon’s ability to manage water, and it does open up more opportunity to develop flexible solutions with water right holders to meet water needs and restore flows in our rivers and streams,” said Bond. “At this point in time, I can’t say that we’ve seen a noticeable increase yet – but I do think it provides a secure path for us to grow our participants, and consequently, increase our water leased in the years to come.”

The benefits of water leasing, according to Bond, are plenty. It provides water right holders another option to make decisions around water use while helping to restore flows to streams and rivers, helping DRC to manage resources in time of drought and increasing demand.

Low stream flows can result in poor water quality and degraded habitats for fish and wildlife. “Even incremental amounts can make a huge difference for the health and sustainability of the ecosystems,” said Bond.

The DRC’s leasing program works mainly with irrigation districts to enroll water into its program. “The Leasing Program partnership between COID and the DRC is a win-win for irrigators, the district, fish, wildlife, and river restoration,” read a statement on Central Oregon Irrigation District’s website.

COID offers another program, the Temporary Water Transfer Program, that allows a patron to temporarily transfer a portion or all of the water

right by leasing it to another patron for a one-year period. The program, which came out of SB 267, can benefit other farmers who may need more water.

Each year, Bond said, the DRC leasing program helps keep water instream in the Deschutes River, Crooked River, Ochoco Creek, Wychus Creek, Trout Creek and other streams. In several of the streams, the water left instream below major diversions is all a result of conservation projects, like water leasing.

“Leasing accounts for up to 25% of the water in the Deschutes River below Bend, the water flowing through Sisters in Whychus Creek and the flows in lower Tumalo Creek in the summer,” said Bond.

The amount of water that the DRC leases in any given year, Bond said, can fluctuate due to a variety of factors, including drought and ownership changes. However, he said the organization averages between 4,200 and 4,500 acres in lease with over 300 landowners and 60 cubic feet per second, protected in up to nine streams.

The numbers continue to grow. In 2023, they leased close to 65 CFS and expect to lease close to 80 CFS in 2024.

“We are diligently working toward expanding the opportunity to lease even more water and continue to help more streams in the Basin,” said Bond.

DRC is currently working on the development of a more formal Water Bank for the Deschutes, with the intention that the Water Bank will serve as the overarching platform to provide information and streamline the access and use of a variety of opportunities to move water, restore flows to the river and meet the diverse needs of the region.

“We are excited to work with the irrigation districts, tribes, communities and individual water right holders as we work to set up and evolve our regional water bank,” said Bond.

Redmond Awaits Results on Application for More Groundwater

Redmond

By Julianna LaFollette

In 2023, Redmond applied for an Oregon groundwater permit, which would allow it to access more groundwater as the town prepares for the future. The Oregon Water Resources Department indicated to Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch that the permit application could potentially get denied. The Source Weekly spoke with Fitch on the permit and the need for more water as Redmond’s population continues to increase.

Source Weekly: What prompted Redmond to apply for this permit and what is the current state of the application?

Ed Fitch: Redmond will eventually need water, in terms of volume, because of the growth of our community. I think Bend will be in the same position. Right now we don't have an immediate need for more volume, but we do have an immediate need for what they call rate, which is pumping water instantaneously. We're bumping up against our ceiling right now during the summer because of irrigation. So, we have an application for both a rate and volume increase long term, the one we're still working through with the Water Resources Department. They’re indicating some hesitancy to approve it but at the end of the day, it will get approved in some fashion.

SW: What happens if OWRD denies your request?

EF: There is an appeal process. From our perspective, OWRD is trying to apply law that doesn't exist yet – the groundwater rulemaking. Under current law, I think we are entitled to get an approval, so I think if OWRD denies it, it would be approved by the courts.

SW: The groundwater rulemaking is set to assess groundwater availability before issuing a new permit. What do you make of this rulemaking?

EF: From our perspective, it may result in a moratorium on water for any additional groundwater for cities in Central Oregon. Statewide, we have 70,000 individuals, businesses, cities, etc., that appropriate groundwater. Of those 70,000, only a small fraction, 10% or so, are regulated,

metered and accountable for the water they use. That includes all the cities and irrigation districts.

What OWRD did is adopt a rule that punishes people that are already regulated and exercising conservation. We don't believe that the rule is going to be met with much approval by the Oregon legislature. If we're gonna set water policy for the next century, we have to do it in a way that prioritizes water for the benefit of the citizens in Oregon.

SW: How fast is Redmond growing and how dire is the need for more water looking ahead?

EF: Right now, we have already met the population projections for 2030. We're well ahead of where we planned to be years ago. So, we're having to redo our plans for 20 years. We anticipate that, unless something very unusual happens, we will continue to grow to a city of 45,000- 50,000 people within that timeframe. In fact, I think it'd be more than that if the current rates continue. So, to meet that population projection, we are going to have to have some certainty on water.

It’s not just residential that’s an issue here. We have 1,000 acres of planned business sector development. Redmond will be the manufacturing hub of Central Oregon. So, unless you know we're gonna abandon that, we will need more water.

SW: What is the city attempting to do right now to curb this future need?

EF: The city's going to be engaging in much more enhanced conservation programs and systems so the future use of the water will be much more utilized on a stewardship basis. It’s a process – first is education, let people know that we do have a limited future supply of water, that we do have an aquifer that is not being replenished like it was in the past.

The challenge is, can each and every individual lower their particular irrigation use by 10%, and it doesn't take much. So, there's a lot of education, a lot of practical parts. And we're looking at all those in terms of getting those implemented over the course of the next couple of years.

Mayor Ed Fitch on Redmond’s future water supply

Photo by Pexels, Illustration by Teafly

NON-PROFITS WORKING TO PROTECT OUR WATER

CENTRAL OREGON LANDWATCH

Central Oregon LandWatch is an environmental advocacy nonprofit dedicated to protecting the land and water that sustains our people and our wildlife and makes this region a one-of-a-kind place to live, work, and recreate. Using state and federal water policy and legal expertise, LandWatch defends our rivers and springs, restores critical habitat for native fish and wildlife, and pushes for innovative solutions to reduce water waste across Central Oregon.

To dive into the details, learn more about fascinating species like steelhead, and get involved, head to centraloregonlandwatch.org/water.

info@colw.org centraloregonlandwatch.org/water

DESCHUTES RIVER CONSERVANCY

Central Oregon’s rivers and streams need your help! The Deschutes River Conservancy (DRC) has been working collaboratively for almost 30 years to solve our region’s most complex water challenges. With your help, we are able to make an even bigger impact for the benefit of all who rely on our rivers.

When you join The Instream Collective, DRC’s monthly membership program, you become part of a community of passionate river stewards like you. Being a monthly donor is the most significant way you can help fund impactful conservation measures that restore and protect our precious rivers and streams, now and for future generations. Join the Instream Collective!

Give where you live to support the river you love — together we can Raise the Deschutes!

OREGON NATURAL DESERT ASSOCIATION

Oregon Natural Desert Association is the only conservation organization dedicated exclusively to preserving Oregon’s high desert public lands and waters.

Deschutes River Conservancy 700 NW Hill St., Suite 1, Bend (541) 382-4077 info@deschutesriver.org deschutesriver.org

Located in the far southeast corner of the state, Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands is one of the largest conservation opportunities in the American West. ONDA's Owyhee Canyonlands Campaign is dedicated to protecting hundreds of miles of vital desert rivers, streams and creeks in the Owyhee River watershed. While parts of the Owyhee River and a few tributaries are already designated as "Wild and Scenic," the larger landscape remains vulnerable to an array of threats. A huge coalition is advocating for Congress and the president to act now to forever protect Owyhee waters for future generations.

For more information, please visit www.protecttheowyhee.org.

UPPER DESCHUTES WATERSHED COUNCIL

Our Mission: The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council seeks to protect and restore the two-million-acre upper Deschutes River watershed through collaborative projects in habitat restoration, long-term monitoring, and watershed education.

Our Vision: We envision a healthy watershed that supports a balance of clean and abundant water, fisheries and wildlife habitat, and strong communities. A healthy watershed is an investment in the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the region and its people.

SINCE 1996, the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council (UDWC) has worked to protect and restore the 2,000,000-acre upper Deschutes River watershed through collaborative projects in habitat restoration, watershed education and long-term monitoring.

onda@onda.org www.onda.org

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council 700 NW Hill Street, Bend 541-382-6103 upperdeschuteswatershedcouncil.org

Land and Water Meet

Metolius River, Photo: Bruce Jackson

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SOURCE PICKS

WEDNESDAY 06/26

OLEM ALVES AND INNER LIMITS ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

FUN, ENERGETIC ROCK

Olem Alves and Inner Limits are releasing their first album of original blues/rock tunes that will surely knock your socks off. The band is a fun, energetic rock group that features strong vocals and instrumentalists. Don’t miss the special opportunity to see this Eugene-based band during their album release show. Wed., June 26, 6-8pm, at McMenamins Old St. Francis School. 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Free.

WEDNESDAY 06/26-06/29

TUCK EVERLASTING

MUSICAL PLAY PERFORMANCE

Based on Natalie Babbitt’s cherished novel of the same name, the musical adaptation of Tuck Everlasting follows young Winnie Foster as she uncovers the secret of the immortal Tuck family and faces a life-altering choice: to join the Tucks at 17 or stay on the wheel of life. See the musical play performance Wed., June 26-29, 7-10pm at The Hayshed. 65125 Hunnell Rd., Tumalo. $15-$35.

WEDNESDAY

MUSIC ON THE GREEN – JUJU EYEBALL

SUMMER MUSIC IN REDMOND

Redmond’s annual free summer music series at Sam Johnson Park is here. Grab a blanket, bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a delightful evening in the heart of Central Oregon. This fun, family-block party atmosphere is one of the longest-running community festivals in Redmond. JuJu Eyeball kicks off the live music series on Wed., June 26, 5:30pm at Sam John Park. 521 SW 15th St., Redmond. Free.

FRIDAY

SAM HUNT: LOCKED UP TOUR 2024

COUNTRY CONCERT NIGHT

Sam Hunt, an American country singer, songwriter and former college football player from Cedartown, Georgia, performs at Hayden Homes Amphitheater as part of his Locked Up Tour 2024. Opening acts include Russell Dickerson and George Birge. Fri., June 28, 7pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $75.

FRIDAY

BENDFILM PRESENTS: NO MAN'S LAND FILM FESTIVAL

REDEFINING FEMININITY IN ADVENTURE AND SPORT

BendFilm presents No Man’s Land Festival at the Tower Theatre. During the evening, an “IndieWomen” appreciation screening will take place where BendFilm celebrates redefining “feminine” in adventure and sport through film. The festival features eight films. Fri., June 28, 6-9pm at Tower Theatre. 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $15/in advance $20/at the door.

FRIDAY 06/28

SUNSET YOGA AT SMITH ROCK

EVENING YOGA SESSION

Experience yoga in one of Oregon’s most stunning locations. Cultivate presence and ground yourself in the breathtaking evening beauty of Smith Rock. Attendees can stay after class to connect and share a craft beer. Reservation required; spots limited to 10 participants. Fri., June 28, 6:30-7:30pm at Smith Rock State Park Welcome Center. 10087 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne. $22.

FRIDAY 06/28-06/29

BEND BANDS & BREWERS BASH

TWO-DAY LIVE MUSIC AND BEER FESTIVAL

The inaugural Bend Bands and Brewers Bash is a two-day live music and beer festival where all 10 bands (five per day) collaborate with different local craft brewery to create a beer that tastes like the band sounds! Featured bands and beer collaborations include One Mad Man and Boss Rambler Beer Club, Billy and the Box Kid and Bevel Beer, and Alicia Viani and Sunriver Brewing. The event runs Fri., June 28-29, 5-11:55pm Silver Moon Brewing. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25-$55.

SATURDAY 06/29

CHARLEY CROCKETT

$10 COWBOY TOUR

Charley Crockett is an American blues, country singer, guitarist and songwriter. Born and raised in Texas, Crockett has crafted a unique “Gulf and Western” sound that captivates audiences worldwide. Sat., June 29, 7pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $45-$69.50.

SUNDAY 06/30

ARTISAN MARKET

HOME GOODS, ART

Kick off the summer season and shop from over 30 vendors from near and far. The Artisan Market features artisan apparel, jewelry, home goods, art and more! The market also includes live music and a coffee cart, allowing attendees to enjoy tunes and beverages while they browse among the vendors. Sun., June 30, 11am-4pm at Hollinshead Barn. 1237 NE Jones Rd., Bend. Free.

Photo by Kisky Holwerda

Sam Hunt

Charley Crockett

Olem Alves

1.5 MILES OF STREAM RESTORED

3,910 STUDENTS ENGAGED on Whychus Creek, resulting in our largest project in a single year

41,500 NATIVE PLANTS to become the next generation of watershed stewards through our K-12 watershed education program

5,500 TREES THINNED planted along our rivers and streams in Central Oregon

560 ADULT COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS to create wildfire resilient communities and reused for habitat in local streams

participated in watershed education, stewardship and monitoring events

UDWC Accomplishments from July 2023 to June 2024

PIANO FLOW FLOAT

July 5 • Riverbend Park

First Show: 5:30 – 6:30PM Second Show: 7:30 – 8:30PM

Join Bend Local & award-winning Pianist Paula Dreyer as she crafts an unforgettable musical journey at Riverbend Park. Immerse yourself in the enchanting live music experience using wireless headsets as you float along the Deschutes River or soaking up the sun on the lawn. This silent concert will make you feel like you are in another world.

Bring your own kayak, paddleboard or float - or rent one to join the fun!

For more information, scan or visit: pauladreyer.com/piano-flow-live

S SOUND

The Bands That Brew Beers, and the Brewers Who Rock Alongside Them

Ten local bands collaborated with 10 brewers to create “beers that taste like their music” and they’ll showcase their creations at the inaugural Bend Bands & Brewers Bash

By Chris Young

It’s no secret that the Northwest grows great hops and Oregon is blessed with a variety of incredible brewers. There are some “30 breweries in and around Bend,” according to local tourism agency Visit Bend, and while it has been recently reported that the craft brew industry is in decline, it should come as no surprise that there’s still a thriving beer culture in Central Oregon.

It’s only natural that breweries come and go or exchange ownership over time, yet homegrown mainstay Deschutes Brewery still ranks as the 12th biggest craft brewer in the country (and, amazingly, 22nd overall when you include big dogs like Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors, Heineken and Pabst) based on 2023 data from the Brewers Association.

What’s harder to quantify is how many musicians we have in our ranks. Anecdotally, Oregon has always had a vibrant creative class in both our cities and remote outposts. And some folks, like beer writer Brian Yaeger, can expound for hours about how the two — bands and beer — pair so well together. “My two favorite art forms are music and beer specifically because they’re the most immersive,” Yaeger tells.

A self-proclaimed “not a very good homebrewer” but Certified Cicerone (like a wine sommelier, but for beer), Yaeger “worked in the music industry for years” in the past, but today you can most frequently find his sudsy words and Grand Craft Bend podcast in the pages of this newspaper.

“When I say music is immersive, I mean you can see how the musicians on stage move as vessels of their art,” Yaeger begins. “Anyone who loves music knows it’s more than a sound: It’s a feeling. And, all jokes aside, so is beer. Beyond how good you might feel after a couple beers, as much creative effort goes into writing a great recipe as it does a song.”

Immersive is probably the best word to describe Yaeger’s inaugural Bend Bands & Brewers Bash, which takes place at Silver Moon Brewing on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29. With five local acts gracing the brewery’s outdoor stage each day, Yaeger is rightfully touting this weekend as one where “breweries collaborate with bands to create beers that taste like their music sounds.”

Yaeger paired 10 breweries with 10 bands to create what he’s calling “twoway collaborations.” First, each brewer met with its respective band to devise a beer that tastes like that band sounds. Second, “someone from each brewery

will perform on stage with the musical acts to complete the dual collab.”

Friday will kick off with Spencer Snyder, the looping scientist behind One Mad Man, and Boss Rambler Beer Club offering the fest’s only gluten-free option dubbed Beach Tea, an Arnold Palmer-esque hard seltzer that will be served still. The improvisational, instrumental Biscuit Brigade Organ Trio and Kobold Brewing will follow, while Redmond’s Wild Ride Brewing joins forces with honky-tonk rockers Oregon Fryer.

The country-rock and Southern blues-inflected Billy and the Box Kid collaborated with Bevel Craft Brewing on a tropical cold IPA — “by tropical, they mean using hops that throw tropical fruit flavors like mango and passion fruit” and a “cold IPA is an IPA that’s cold fermented with lager yeast,” Yaeger explains. As for the reverse collaboration, “Bevel co-owner Justin [Celmer] will join Billy on drums.”

Company Grand, the horn-filled, ninepiece rock, funk and blues act, will close out Friday night alongside The Ale Apothecary with a Belgian-style witbier, and “The Apothecary’s Paul Arney will join Company Grand on guitar,” Yaeger says.

Saturday starts out with mellow, acoustic vibes from singer-songwriter Alicia Viani and Bend’s newest brewery,

Terranaut Beer. Their collaborative golden ale with citrus zest and tea blend will pair with Terranaut’s founder and brewer Bryon Pyka joining Viani on guitar. What tastes more like reggae rock than a pineapple-jalapeño lager? GoodLife Brewing will serve it up to the sounds of Rubbah Tree. Meanwhile, GoodLife’s director of beer sales, Masson Hart, will sit in with the six-piece band.

Longtime Bend noisemaker Jeshua Marshall & The Flood will follow with an IPA infused with cannabis terpenes (just aromatics, no THC) created with host Silver Moon. Marshall is also the brewery’s music booker and deserves big thanks for helping curate a lineup of diverse musical acts who were also game to create a collaborative beer.

As Yaeger says, “This goes well beyond ‘just make beer’ and ‘just play this show.’ Everyone’s super busy and this requires extra time. Furthermore, perhaps best of all, I don’t think it clicked right away.”

“They’ve been invited to collaborate on their respective art forms together,” Yaeger continues, with “the musicians help[ing] compose a beer and the brewers help[ing] perform live music.”

Capping off Saturday night are Dead-tribute band Call Down Thunder and McMenamins Old St. Francis

“For all the science and math that goes into creating beer and creating music, it requires an artistic soul and no one admires other artists than fellow artists.”

—BRIAN YAEGER

School providing a German-style Call Down Kölsch ale, and Crux Fermentation Project and Latin rockers ¡Chiringa! sipping a cold IPA and Mexican lager hybrid with lime and grapefruit zest. Lead brewer Riley Finnigan will also play mandolin with the band.

Percussionist Johnny Riordan of ¡Chiringa! used to work around the corner from Crux and was a regular. “Getting to create and brew a beer with the Crux brewers got me so excited,” he says. He sat down with the brewers and decided to make something “nice and light with the addition of lime to give it the Latin influence.” On brew day, three band members showed up, got a crashcourse education in brewing beer, and contributed to the brew. “We got to add hops and also zest the limes that would go into the beer,” he tells.

While one major Bend beer festival continues its hiatus, Yaeger’s innovative offering is a welcome addition that shines a spotlight on both the local music and craft beer scenes. The concept “is admittedly visceral and nonlinear,” he says, “but I always believed it would work because for all the science and math that goes into creating beer and creating music, it requires an artistic soul and no one admires other artists than fellow artists.”

Bend Bands & Brewers Bash Fri., June 28 and Sat., June 29

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Doors 3pm, show 5pm; all ages until 10pm

Single-day tickets $25, two-day passes $40, single-day VIP $55; day-of tickets $35

All tickets include a pint of Silver Moon beer for those 21+ bendticket.com/events/BBBB

Saturday’s headliner ¡Chiringa! at Crux with assistant brewmaster Grant McFarren (far right).

Photo courtesy of Brian Yaeger

CALENDAR

26 Wednesday

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems

Join Bunk + Brew for an evening of Jongleur Gems in the round featuring Dean Mueller and AliRenee. Each artist (stage spot) plays a song and then passes to the other artist (stage spot). Artists can jam/collaborate together performing both originals and covers. Food and Beverage carts are on-site and minors are allowed. 7pm. Free.

Campfire Hotel Campfire Midweek Market Wednesday June 26 featuring: Robot Mushroom; Luckey’s Woodsman, Boss Rambler, JAX Upcycled, Crosstitutes, Heathen Collection, and more! 5-8pm. Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to some local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic

Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try standup comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Gabrial Swayn Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery & Public House

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

General Duffy’s Waterhole Wednesday Night Open Mic Join Central Oregon School of Modern Music and General Duffy’s for the Wednesday night Open Mic! Play 3 songs. Groups of up to 3. Sign-up begins at 5:30. Food trucks, 25+ taps, drink specials! 6-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill TRIVIA + Wing Wednesday! $.75 cent wing special all day and trivia kicking off at 7:30pm. Don’t forget the infamous “physical” challenge as one of the categories (think musical chairs, limbo, paper airplane throwing etc)! Get a free appetizer by winning that round and happy hour pricing all week for the winning team. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.

Juniper Preserve Music on the Patio at Juniper Preserve Join Juniper Reserve for “Music on the Patio,” a summer series of live music performances happening every Wednesday evening on the patio by Grill on the Green at Juniper Preserve. 6-8pm. Free.

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

McMenamins Old St. Francis

School Olem Alves and Inner Limits Album Release Show Olem Alves and Inner Limits are releasing their first album of original blues/rock tunes that will surely knock your socks off. The band is a fun energetic rock group with strong vocals and instrumentalists to boot. Don’t miss the special opportunity to see this band from Eugene. 6-8pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam hosted by Derek Michael Marc Sign-up sheet is available at 6:30pm. 7-9pm. Free.

Oblivion Pour House Last Call Trivia Wednesday Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm.

Prost! Bend Trivia Prost! UKB Trivia is now at Prost! Bend on Wednesdays at 7pm! Genuine UKB Trivia is no average trivia night! Meet up with friends, win gift card prizes for top teams! Enjoy Prost’s authentic beer and food menu. Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins! 7-9pm. Free.

Sam Johnson Park Music on the Green - JuJu Eyeball Redmond’s annual free summer music series at Sam Johnson Park. Grab a blanket, bring your lawn chairs and introduce your family to an evening that really highlights why so many people enjoy visiting and living in Redmond.. More than just music, you’ll enjoy tasty local food, drinks, desserts as well as craft vendors. This fun family block party atmosphere has plenty of things to do with the kids and is one of the longest-running community festivals in Central Oregon. Concerts are on alternating wednesday evenings starting at 5:30pm. If you have questions connect with Amanda Joe 541923-5191 or events@visitredmondoregon.com 5:30pm. Free.

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

27 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.

Austin Mercantile Paul Eddy Local singer/ songwriter sings hits through the decades, plus originals. 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Bend Cider Co. Chiggi Momo Come out and listen to alternative/indie music at its best with local favorite Chiggi Momo! Enjoy amazing ciders, beers, and gorgeous summer weather, while listening to Bella Cooper and her awesome band. Light appetizers available, outside food welcome. Kid and dog friendly. 6-8pm. Free.

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

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 Annex Mayday, Iton, Unconventional Kingz, Hiway, and DJ Hoppa & Friends Midtown Events brings you Mayday, 1Ton, Unconventional Kingz, Hiway, and DJ Hoppa, Thursday, June 27 at The Annex above Midtown Ballroom (due to Domino Room construction) in Bend! Doors 7pm, show 8pm. 21+. 8pm-Midnight. $20.

The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Trivia Night Trivia Night! Grab your smartest friends and put those thinking caps on. Join for some great wines from The Winery at Manzanita and fun times. Hosted by Quiz Head Games every second and last Thursday of every month. 6-8pm.

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.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursday at Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:308:30pm. Free.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market SHINE @ Cascade Lakes Brewing Reed Market SHINE will play acoustic goodness from the ‘60s to present, with souring harmonies and songs you will want to sing and dance to. 5-7pm. Free.

Dump City Dumplings Local Live music night Local live music showcase at dump city every Thursday. $1 off beverages and dumplings. 6/20 Kat Lord & friends 6/27 Emma Anderson 7/4 TBA 7/11 Paul eddy 7/18 Connor Bennett 7/25 Kerry Sheehan 5:30pm. Free.

Elements Public House Trivia Night at Elements Public House with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm! Featuring QuizHead.games Trivia is every Thursday night! Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Live at the Vineyard: Rob Fincham & Michael John The Michael John/Rob Fincham show is a fun, interactive musical experience. Michael guides his audience through a myriad of musical genres while encouraging all present to take part in the fun and frivolity! Bring your voice and your dancing shoes! 5-8pm. $20.

Northside Bar & Grill The Up Shot Rock, R&B and Outlaw Counryt 8-10pm. Free.

Pangaea Guild Hall Intro to D&D Workshop Calling all adventurers! Have you wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but have no idea where to start? Pangaea Guild Hall presents an “Intro to D&D” workshop series hosted by yours truly, Guildmaster Chris! Learn to build and play your own D&D character. Call or email to reserve your spot! 6-9pm. $10.

River’s Place Inner Limits Blues/rock/funk 6-8pm. Free.

The Lot Live Solo Saxophone with Carson at The Lot Jazzy instrumental, jazz standards, RnB, Latin, pop, reggae and more. Full band sound from backing tracks. Performed live with saxophone. 6-8pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Judy Collins Seattle-folk-sensation Judy Collins performs her distinct repertoire of heartfelt songs. 7:30pm.

28 Friday

Bend Cider Co. The Quons Come on out to Tumalo and listen to the amazing folk/trad/ Americana music of The Quons! Enjoy delicious ciders, beers, and light appetizers, on a beautiful summer evening. Outside food welcome. Kid and dog friendly. 6-8pm. Free.

Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee. No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.

Blacksmith Public House FANfest Journey Tribute “Stone in Love” Benefit Concert “Stone In Love” (tribute to Journey) ignites the 8-part series FANfest by Blacksmith Public House featuring tribute bands including Beastie Boys, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, Alabama, Tom Petty, Def Leppard, and more. Net sale proceeds will benefit the Family Access Network (FAN). Doors open at 5, music starts at 7. 7-9pm. $29. Boneyard Pub JuJu Eyeball @ Boneyard Pub JuJu Eyeball is back at Boneyard for some Fab Beatles music. Come on down for food, drink, and a good time. Party on, Jojo! 6-9pm. Free.

Cheba Hut Sun Sets Comedy Open Mic Sun Sets is a free comedy open mic every Friday. Sign-up 7:30. Starts 8pm.Enjoy the nice summer weather and the fresh heat from these local legends. It’s a toasty good time. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 7:30-10pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project Live Music at Crux Fermentation Project The Jess Ryan Band: A five-piece band deliver a driving, twang-inflected, psych-infused rock with the kind of emotional power, passion, and intensity that can only come from deep within the heart. 6-8pm. Free.

Among Bend’s wave of new artists, Bella Cooper, singer/songwriter and founder of band Chiggi Momo, has emerged as a captivating and promising indie recording artist making waves in the music scene. Thu., June 27, 6-8pm at Bend Cider Co.

Courtesy Chiggi Momo Instagram

CALENDAR

Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room Friday Trivia Come test your knowledge with trivia, prizes, and Damn Tasty Beer at the Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room! Fourth Friday of every month, 5-7pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Live at the Vineyard: High Street Party Band Come enjoy this non-stop dance party featuring all the dance hits from Kool & the Gang, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire and more! 6-9pm. $45.

General Duffy’s Annex Friday Night Jazz With The Positive Side Trio Looking For a classy night out accompanied by some of the best jazz music in town? The Positive Side Trio presents a residency with General Duffy’s brand new Annex Kitchen and Cocktails. Serving top of the line dishes & cocktails accompanied by soothing sounds of jazz standards. Every Friday night! 6-8pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Chained To Stone Come jam outside on the big stage at General Duffy’s Waterhole and experience the best ‘90s rock in Central Oregon! Chained To Stone tributes to Stone Temple Pilots, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam and more! See you there! 6-9pm. Free.

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.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Sam Hunt: Locked Up Tour 2024 Don’t miss the Sam Hunt concert happening at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer! Sam Hunt will perform along with Russell Dickerson and George Birge as the opening acts for his Locked Up Tour 2024. 7pm. $75.

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.

M&J Tavern Mitchapalooza You wanted the best and we are bringing the best. Mitch’s birthday is here and so is the party! Music starts at 8pm that has been hand picked by our dude himself. Them-N-J kick off the vibe, followed by The Nobodies, JackRat and Livid Kings. 9pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Resellers Row Come on down to @openspaceeventstudios on June 28 from 3-9 pm to shop a fresh selection of vintage and preloved clothing vendors, grab a drank from the bar, and hang with the homies! 3-9pm. Free.

Sisters Depot Marcos Silva Barazilian Jazz Qunitet Grammy-nominated Brazilian jazz pianist Marcos Silva brings a world-class jazz band to Sisters for an outdoor concert under the aspens. Expect Brazilian melodies and Bossa grooves to the highest order. Reservations required. Dinner and full bar available. 6pm. $20.

Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House Erin Cole-Baker Erin Cole-Baker live on stage! Come enjoy the great weather, exceptional music and a delicious dinner on the patio at Tumalo Feed Company Steakhouse! 6-8pm. Free.

Village Green Park Big Ponderoo Community Celebration Kick off the excitement for the Big Ponderoo Music Festival with an unforgettable prelude! Join us for a free community celebration and art walk in downtown Sisters. Gather with friends and family for live music from two festival performers, art activities, puppet theater, and great food and drinks! 4-8:30pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Definitely Dead Definitely Dead is a dynamic Grateful Dead tribute band from Woodlake, California, whose members skillfully breathe new life into the iconic band’s timeless legacy. With nearly 200 years of professional musical experience among them, each member of Definitely Dead brings unique talents and experiences to every room they play. $25.

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The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room Mist and Mast (SF) / Blackflowers Blacksun Mist n Mast from SanFrancisco, play alternative music for dancing and drinking. Blackflowers Blacksun, play slide guitar blues for drinking and fighting. 6-8pm. Free.

Austin Mercantile Saturday Afternoon Live Music Austin Mercantile is now adding live music on Saturdays! Serving wine, beer, lite happy hour menu, gifts and home decor. Hope to see you soon! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Blacksmith Public House FANfest Beastie Boys Tribute “Grand Royale” Benefit Concert “Grand Royale” (tribute to Beastie Boys) continues the 8-part series FANfest by Blacksmith Public House featuring tribute bands including Journey, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, Alabama, Tom Petty, Def Leppard, and more. Net sale proceeds will benefit the Family Access Network (FAN). Doors open at 5, music starts at 7. 7-9pm. $29.

Deschutes Brewery & Public House

Victory Swig at The Deschutes Back Alley Birthday Bash Come join Victory Swig and friends to celebrate the annual Deschutes Brewery Back Alley Birthday Bash! 6-9pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Live at the Vineyard: 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). The kindred musical talents and influences of the band members allow a performance true to the messages of peace. 6-9pm. $22.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Charley Crockett: $10 Cowboy Tour American blues singer Charley Crockett. 7pm. $45-$69.50.

High Desert Music Hall EL BORKO ¡SURF!

| BONNEVILLE POWER TRIO | SHADE 13 Hailing from Eugene - EL BORKO ¡SURF! returns for its 3rd show on the main stage! Come join for some iconic surf rock, originals and covers to move to! Grab your pals and come boogie! 8pm. $10.

Northside Bar & Grill Them and J Funky jam band. 8am-11pm. Free.

On Tap Live Music with Skinny Dennis at On Tap Amazing food trucks, 36 Taps, and free live music from Skinny Dennis. 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Marcos Silva Brazilian Jazz Group at River’s Place for Saturday Jazz Sessions. 6-8pm. Free.

Village Green Park Big Ponderoo Music Festival Returning for the second year, the Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival features interactive art experiences and lively, danceable Americana and bluegrass music in an intimate setting. Head to beautiful Sisters for an unforgettable festival experience. Featuring the Oliver Wood Trio, Silverada, The Brothers Comatose, Bella White and more! $185/adult weekend pass. Noon-11:30pm. $185.

Volcanic Theatre Pub CLICHÉ & TWIRL’S PRIDE MONTH WRAP PARTY Come close out Pride Month with Bend’s own Cliché and PDX’s Twirl for one super-sized Pride party that’s queer disco during the day and house dance party at night! 5pm-1am. $15.

Worthy Brewing Use’ta Do Roots-country, bluegrass, sometimes pop, rock tunes performed by Use’ta Do. 7-10pm. Free.

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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.

Boss Rambler Beer Club Boozy Brunch Trivia Boozy Brunch Trivia every Sunday with Head Games Trivia! This interactive trivia features: The Beer Round, The Movie Round, The First Line Movie Challenge, The Lightning Round, The Bonus Sing-Along, The Bonus Dance-Off, The Hella Wicked-Smaht Round, and more! Grab your friends for boozy brunch, coffee and Bend Breakfast Burrito! 10am. Free.

Brasada Range Restaurant & Bar Paul Eddy Bedell Artist and local troubadour sings golden hits through the decades, plus originals. 5-8pm. Free.

Canteen POPSICLE POOL PARTY - Canteen @ Campfire Hotel Bring your bikinis to the canteeny and sip on some martinis while 2 DJs do their thingy! It’s going to pop off at the Popsicle pool party. Get sun-kissed Sunday June 30 at @ campfirehotel & @canteen_bend. Free entry for hotel guests, $20 pool passes at the front desk. 3-7pm. $20.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Trivia Night Sunday Funday Trivia with Sean. Gather your team, or roll solo and find a spot early in the cafe, knowledge tests begin at 6pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 6-8pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Foreigner and Styx with John Waite - Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour British-American rock group Foreigner, formed in New York City in the late ‘70s. Since then, the group has toured the world and reached the ears of generation after generation with their classic rock music. 5:45pm. $39.50-$349.50.

Juniper Preserve Free Your Voice. Cave Choir & Sound Bath In a special cave choir, lead by Deena Kamm, we will practice movement and vocalizations to find our voice and release any insecurities to the void of the cave. Open your hearts bringing awareness to the energy in your voice and body and then relax deeply for a sound bath. 10am. $55.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Pretty Foot Brown Rock, blues, jazz, R&B from Pretty Foot Brown. 5-7pm. Free. Riverhouse on the Deschutes JuJu Eyeball @ The Riverhouse 50th Anniversary Party Come down to the Riverhouse for its 50th Anniversary Weekend party with live music. Juju Eyeball plays some Fab Beatles music to finish up the party. 3-4:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon

Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

Village Green Park Big Ponderoo Music Festival Returning for the second year, the Big Ponderoo Music and Art Festival features interactive art experiences and lively, danceable Americana and bluegrass music in an intimate setting. Head to beautiful Sisters for an unforgettable festival experience. Featuring the Oliver Wood Trio, Silverada, The Brothers Comatose, Bella White and more! $185/adult weekend pass. 11am-8:30pm. $185.

1 Monday

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays at Bridge 99 Trivia Mondays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Open Mic Monday Sign Up at 5:30pm. Time: 6-8pm. 3 song maximum/or 15-minute spots. Singles/duos/ trios (no bands) (Cajun OK). Food and beverage carts on-site. Originals or covers. Minors welcome. 6-8pm. Free.

Elements Public House Open Mic with DMM Music Come jam with some great local musicians and enjoy an evening of music, great food and full bar. Musician sign-up at 6pm. Sound and PA provided by DMM Music LLC Located at the North end of Redmond. An award-winning full bar and great food! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free.

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

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy Open Mic Enjoy Beertown Comedy Open Mic every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing! Sign-up starts at 6:30pm and closes at 7pm, when the show starts. They have 15 five-minute spots available. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Monday Big Lawn Series The Suttle Lodge is a perfect stop for touring bands and musicians. Allowing The Suttle Lodge to showcase some incredible artists from near and far. Catch a variety of tunes on the big lawn every Monday from 6-8pm. Free.

The British-American rock group Foreigner, formed in New York City in the late ‘70s, has since toured the world, reaching generations with its classical rock music. See Foreigner and Styx with John Waite perform on the Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour on Sun., June 30, 5:45pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Courtesy Billboard

Fine Artwork

“Redhead”

by John Hillmer

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Free Live Music on the Boss Mortgage Stage

• Arts/Crafts Vendors

• Largest Congregation of Food Carts in Central Oregon

• Kids Zone with Inflatable Fun

• Beer, Wine and Spirits

• Lots More!

On a series of six summer Thursdays in Bend People gather together with family and friends We listen to music, we dance and we dine We let down our hair, we relax and unwind

Kids bounce in the castles and artists exhibit

In Mirror Pond, local frogs thoughtfully ribbit

It’s been going on now for some thirty-three years And the city reverberates still, with the cheers

We couldn’t be prouder to call this place home

And to sponsor these magical six summer nights

To your health, Central Oregon! Raise up a glass (And stop by to say hi to us in between bites)

Presented by Hayden Homes & The Source Weekly

DESCHUTES BEER, AVID CIDER, AND COCKTAILS

MUNCH & MUSIC CONCERTS IN DRAKE PARK

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Vocalist/guitarist Courtney Taylor, keyboardist Zia McCabe, guitarist Peter Holmström, and drummer Eric Hedford formed the Dandy Warhols in Portland, Oregon in 1994. Combining psych-rock, shoegaze, power pop, synth pop, and more with the cheeky detachment of their pop-art namesake, the Dandy Warhols are equally skilled at heady reveries and satirical pop.

The internationally touring show Kalimba, The Spirit of Earth Wind and Fire provides an Earth Wind & Fire experience so satisfying it transports audiences back to the excitement of the first time they heard these unforgettable songs. The show authentically replicates the signature high notes of Philip Bailey, the thick vocals harmonies of Maurice and Ralph Johnson, along with the grooving bass lines of Verdine White.

FRUITION

with Special Guest TOAST AND JAM

Fruition’s soaring three-part harmonies and raucous guerilla performances initially captivated crowds on street corners and festival campgrounds throughout the west coast, but their remarkable 15-year journey has seen them emerge as a singular force in the world of Americana on some of the nation’s biggest stages. Channeling the delicate, playful, and honest focus on songcraft and vocal harmony of groups like the Beatles and CSNY, the band continues to create timeless and genuine folk, roots, and rock ‘n roll.

PRECIOUS BYRD

with Special Guests DAD BODS and HELLA SHY

Precious Byrd is one of the most sought after bands in the Pacific Northwest. Voted #1 Party Band in Oregon multiple years running, they have played for brands like Nike, Deschutes Brewery, Pendleton Whiskey, and more! Their fresh renditions of modern and classic hits, along with a number of high-energy originals are sure to fill the dance floor and get people on their feet!

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plethora of artists and artisans, whose wares range from clothing and jewelry to skydiving and yoga. Pick up some candles or essential oils, learn about fitness and recreation, or go

Let’s get this party started!

Central Oregon’s largest physician-led primary and multispecialty group is proud to sponsor Munch & Music for its 33rd year. Join Summit Health for six summer nights packed with FREE live music, tasty food and drinks, and community.

Bend Eastside 1501 NE Medical Center Dr

Bend Old Mill District 815 SW Bond St

Bend Rose Building Clinic 1247 NE Medical Center Dr

Bend Urology 2090 NE Wyatt Ct, Suite 101

Mt. Bachelor Urgent Care 13000 SW Century Dr

45+ specialties & services | Top 2% in the nation for patient experiences Accepting new patients | Book your appointment

Redmond North 333 NW Larch Ave

Redmond Specialty 1001 NW Canal Blvd, Suite A

Redmond Urology 1245 NW 4th St, Suite 102

Sisters Clinic 231 East Cascade Ave

Sunriver Clinic 57067 SW Beaver Dr

Photo: Jill Rosell

The greatest duo since Munch teamed up with Music

The harmony between our member-focused health plan and Summit’s patient-focused medical group is a beautiful thing. It gives people in Central Oregon a local team they can count on to do what’s right— not just what’s required.

PacificSource is over-the-moon excited to be joining Summit Health this summer as title sponsors for Munch & Music.

We hope you and your family enjoy this glorious Bend tradition each and every Thursday. Please & thank you.

The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Bottles and Boards - Game Night Grab your favorite board game or borrow one! Every Monday is Game Night! Pair a bottle of wine with a selection of charcuterie boards and get $5 off Whites or $10 off Reds. Fun times and great wines! Cheers! 2-9pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Todd Rundgren The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TRi), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on popular music. 7:30pm. $61-$146 (plus $4 Historic Preservation Fee).

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.

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Bangers & Brews Redmond UKB Trivia Tuesdays UKB Trivia Tuesdays 6:30pm start time at Bangers and Brews in Redmond! Join this week for this unique “Live Trivia Game Show.” Meet up to compete for prizes! UKB Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins. Great menu and beers! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Bend Ecstatic Dance An all-out, full-on, spectacular music and free-form movement journey happens every Tuesday on one of the biggest dance floors in Bend. A no-booze and no-shoes venue. No experience required, no dance instructions given. Just really excellent music curation and a big, clean floor to explore your unique movement across. 7:45-10pm. $15-$25 sliding scale.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Open MICC Presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month you can enjoy or participate in THE MICC, a Comedy Open Mic presented by Bend Underground Comedy Club at The Cellar in Downtown Bend. Come and see local comics trying out their sharpest 3-5 minute sets. It’s free to attend and perform! Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Free (donations welcome).

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

Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Ossig Karaoke with DJ Chris. 7-9pm. Free. River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win cash prizes and help out a local non-profit business. Cards $1-$5. 6-8pm. 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.

MUSIC

Ghost of Brian Craig Solo acoustic rock music is infused with the rich combination of the American southwest the cultural influences and Pacific Northwest. With a style that blends elements of folk, rock, and country. June 28, 5pm. Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend. Free.

Last Saturday Art Walk Last Saturday Art Walk at the Old Bend Iron Works from 9-5 pm. Afternoon Jazz on the Patio at Café des Chutes featuring a monthly Residency with the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio starting at 2:30pm. Featuring artist pop-ups! Art happenings at all neighboring shops! Sales and more! Last Saturday of every month, 9am-5pm. Through Sept. 28. The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Contact: 541-6686114. theworkhousebend@gmail.com. Free.

DANCE

Queer Country Line Dance Class Boot scoot and boogie with Conner Githens! More info: James.gray969@gmail.com. June 29, 1-3pm. Unity Dance Collective, 917 NE 8th St., Bend. Free. Scottish Country Dance A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.

FILM EVENTS

"Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill" w/ filmmaker q+a Tin Pan Theater is very excited to announce that on Monday, July 1 our first music Monday of July will be a special screening of the new, “Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill’ —with a Q+A to follow with director/ filmmaker Brian Lindstrom. July 1, 7-9:30pm. Contact: boxoffice@bendfilm.org. $12.

BendFilm Presents: No Man's Land Film Festival BendFilm presents No Man’s Land Film Festival at the Tower Theatre! Join for the “IndieWomen” appreciation screening where BendFilm celebrates un-defining feminine in adventure and sport through film. Free for IndieWomen, $15 advanced for the public or $20 at the door! Doors at 6pm show starts at 7pm! June 28, 6-9pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3378. elise.furgurson@bendfilm.org. $15.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Adult Slightly Nerdy Paint Nights at Modern Games Unleash your inner artist and join us for a slightly nerdy evening of Painting Inside The Box (The Box Factory, that it). Adult paint nights are the perfect way to unwind and explore your creative side, all while enjoying the awesome and inspiring Modern Games atmosphere. July 1, 6-8pm. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 1-541-4807491. sarahanneswoffer@gmail.com. $45.

Create Patterns for Stained Glass using Procreate and Cricut Do you have an idea for your next glass project, but you’re not sure how to get your idea transferred to glass? This class is ideal for students who have taken the basics of stained glass and are ready to start designing their own projects using Procreate and a Cricut. June 27, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave. com. $149.

Drawing as a Meditation Workshop

The Drawing as a Meditation workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in the art of observational drawing, cultivating mindfulness through the gentle practice of slow observation. This workshop aims to create a sensory experience that will allow participants to develop a deeper awareness of nature and themselves. June 27, 4-6pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0700. inquiries@ roundhousefoundation.org. $35.

Fused Glass Plant Stakes - Flowers and Mushrooms This workshop is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn how to create your own fused glass pieces under the guidance of an experienced instructor. Learn the basics of creating fused glass art using colorful glass and a variety of glass tools to make flower or mushroom plant stakes. June 29, 10am-Noon. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. classes@diycave.com. $169.

Intro to MIG Welding (ages 13+) This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher class in cutting and welding. You’ll cut steel with a plasma cutter and weld those pieces back together. You’ll get to try your hand at MIG welding. No Welding Experience Needed! All materials and tools included. Ages 13+ July 1, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882-283. classes@diycave.com. $139.

Paint & Sip with Charis Art Studio

McKaylie of Charis Art Studio is coming to Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards for a fun afternoon of laughter, painting, and guiding you through creating this gorgeous canvas that you, will be able to take home and show off. You may know McKaylie from Charis Art Studio. June 30, Noon-2pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541526-5075. marketing@fhcvineyards.com. $45.

Unity Event Prayer Flag Making Workshop Create your own prayer flags for your home, office or RV. Liz Towill will return with her stencils, cloths, painting pencils and her sewing machine ready to assemble your own creation. Everything is provided. Come have fun with us! For more information contact Clare Kubota at Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org. June 29, 10am2pm. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-350-8448. Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org. $25.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Artist Showcase: “Nature and Whimsy,” art glass by Central Oregon art glass artist Cheryl Chapman and Silly Dog Art Glass Makin’ It Local is honored to feature work by Cheryl Chapman and Silly Dog Art Glass from June 28 through July 25.. Two artist receptions are scheduled for June 28, 4-7 pm and July 12, 3-6:30 pm at Makin’ It Local in downtown Sisters. June 28-July 23, 10am-6pm. Makin’ It Local, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-4722. Free.

The Basics of Fire Ecology Did you know that the pine forests of Central Oregon depend on fire to be healthy and resilient? Join Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest in examining the role of fire in this ecosystem and how forest management methods, including prescribed burning, used to maintain ecosystem health. July 2, 5:30-6:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free. Bat Walk Wednesday – June Join the High Desert Museum for a guided twilight expedition in search of bats! Weather-appropriate clothing and a flashlight or headlamp are necessary. Registration is required for this limited-space, family friendly program. June 26, 8-9:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. $10 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.

David Kreitzer in the Kreitzer Gallery Tradition Lives: New Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer healing and meditative oils.In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking and stunning oil and watercolor Water, Landscapes, Figure, Fantasy, Nishigoi Koi, Wine Country, Still Life, and Mid-West Heritage. July 1-Sept. 29, 10am6pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-2342048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Fourth Friday Artwalk and Big Ponderoo Artwalk at Makin’ It Local Artist Reception: Meet glass artist Cheryl Chapman of Silly Dog Art Glass. Refreshments and Gingersnap cookies! Live music by Kelcey Lassen and Kerry Sheehan. Makin’ It Local 281 W Cascade Ave., Sisters. 541-904-4722 June 28, 4-7pm. Makin’ It Local, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-4722. Free.

Humanitarian Dr. Ahmed Ebeid to speak on his recent medical missions to Gaza A strong advocate of humanitarian relief efforts, Dr. Ahmed Ebeid has traveled on medical missions to Uganda, Yemen, Guatemala and several times to Gaza. Dr. Ebeid will present on the current state of Gaza based on his work and experience during his last two mission trips there. June 30, 4-5:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: jvpbend@jewishvoiceforpeace.org. Free.

Master Artist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio Join Contemporary Realist Painter David Kreitzer, celebrating his 58th Year as a professional artist, in an open studio & gallery exhibit of new oils and watercolors of Central Oregon Landscape splendor, California “Nishigoi” koi images, Ring Fantasy, Florals, & Figures. Kreitzer began his career at Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco. Fridays-Sundays, 1-6pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Sleep Under The Stars Hosted Observatory Experience A hosted experience at The Spot At Smith Rock’s Asterisk Observatory will include a short educational presentation, night sky observing through our 17-inch telescope, a guided constellation tour, stargazing, and a Q & A period with hot beverages. Hosted experiences are offered nightly in March, April, May, June, September, and October between the 3rd quarter and 1st quarter lunar phases when the sky is darkest. Your group’s visit to the observatory includes an overnight stay at The Spot At Smith Rock for up to 6 people. Group sizes of 8 or 10 can be accommodated for an additional cost. Mondays. Asterisk Observatory, 10136 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebone. Cost varies.

The frontman of IV and the Strange Band descends from musical royalty. Singer Coleman Williams is the great-grandson of iconic country singer Hank Williams, continuing the musical legacy into the fourth generation. Sun., June 30, 7-11pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

Courtesy IV and the Strange Band Facebook

CALENDAR EVENTS

THEATER

The Lost Virginity Tour Play Come support the performing arts community of Bend and see a play! Fri, June 28 and 7:30pm, Sat, June 29, 7:30pm, Sun, June 30, 2pm, Fri, July 5, 7:30pm, Sat, July 6, 7:30pm, Sun, July 7, 2pm, Thu, July 11, 7:30pm, Fri, July 12, 7:30pm, Sat, July 13, 7:30pm and Sun, July 14, 2pm. Cascade Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $35-$39.

Tuck Everlasting Based on Natalie Babbitt’s cherished novel of the same name, the musical adaptation of Tuck Everlasting follows young Winnie Foster as she uncovers the secret of the immortal Tuck family and faces a life-altering choice: to join the Tucks at seventeen or stay on the wheel of life. Wed, June 26, 7-10pm, Thu, June 27, 7-10pm, Fri, June 28, 7-10pm and Sat, June 29, 2-5 and 7-10pm. The Hayshed, 65125 Hunnell Road, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1487. info@ponderosaplayers.com. $1-$35.

WORDS

Author Event: "Lady Tan’s Circle of Women" by Lisa See Roundabout Books is pleased to welcome New York Times bestselling author Lisa See to Bend to discuss "Lady Tan’s Circle of Women"(available in paperback June 11) on Wednesday, June 26, at 6:30pm, at Westside Community Center, 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road. June 26, 6:30-8:30pm. Westside Church, 2051 NW Shevlin Park Road, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $10.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club Rediscovered Reads Book Club will be discussing The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. June 27, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Sunday Storytime with Megan Woodward Join Roundabout Books for a super fun Sunday story-time with Portland author Megan Woodward! Even the most can’t-sit-still little ones with this laugh-out-loud, interactive picture book for fans of The Book with No Pictures and The Monster at the End of This Book! June 30, 1-2pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

ETC.

Deschutes Historical Museum Heritage Walking Tours Travel back in time with the Deschutes Historical Museum’s summer Heritage Walking Tours. Discover what early Bend was like through its architecture and the people who lived here. Tours alternate each week. For tour information or to reserve your tour space contact the museum today. Saturdays, 10:30amNoon Through Aug. 31. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@deschuteshistory.org. $15.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

ACCO Autocross Events 3 & 4 June 29-30 Come and throw your car around a traffic cone course without getting a ticket to explore how your car handles and learn to be better at extreme driving skills with Autocross Club of Central Oregon.The ACCO is an all-inclusive club. We welcome all that love cars and driving them! June 29, 7am-5pm and June 30, 7am-5pm. Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Contact: 541-593-7383. vp@autoxclub.org. $35 per day.

Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm and Saturdays, 7:30pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10.

Bend Elks vs. Northwest Stars Come watch The Bend Elks - a collegiate summer baseball team located in Bend. The Elks are founding members of the West Coast League and play their home games at Vince Genna Stadium. Fri, June 28, 6:35pm, Sat, June 29, 6:35pm and Sun, June 30, 6:35pm. Vince Genna Stadium, Fourth & Wilson Street, Bend. $12-$22.

The Circuit BIPOC Climbing Night Join the Circuit Rock gym the last Thursday every month for an event that welcomes all in the BIPOC community. Last Thursday of every month. The Circuit Bouldering Gym Bend, 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend. 50% off day pass.

Geology Wander Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Derek Loeb to learn about the geologic past of the Metolius Preserve. We’ll wander through pine forests, exploring how the area that includes the Preserve was formed by glacial processes. Enjoy a late morning stroll while learning about this unique landscape. Registration is required. June 29, 10am-12:30pm. Metolius Preserve, near Camp Sherman, Sisters. Contact: 541-330-0017. event@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Native Bee Walk Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Michele Sims for a native bee walk at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Explore the buzzing world of native bees as you wander through the summer wildflowers of Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. Discover what bees do all day (and night!). Fri, June 14, 10am and Sat, June 29, 10am. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, outside Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-330-0017. event@ deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Plant Hike Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Tom Wainwright for a plant hike at Paulina Creek Preserve! With ponderosa and lodgepole pine forests, wet and dry meadows, and 3.7 miles of Paulina Creek, the Preserve is home to a wide variety of native plants, trees, and shrubs. June 26, 9am-1pm. Paulina Creek Preserve, Paulina Lake Rd., La Pine. Contact: 541-330-0017. event@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Weekly Yoga at Drake Park Catch Emily teaching an hour of restorative flow at Drake Park every Tuesday from 5-6 PM. Bring a mat that can get dirty, a water bottle and come move your body! This is a slow moving, free yoga class! You’ll see Emily toward the boat ramp! Donations are appreciated! Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Through July 30. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541668-6132. doyogaoutside@gmail.com. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

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

Cork & Barrel Fundraising EventKIDS Center Set tables, welcome guests, pour wine, run games there are dozens of ways you can volunteer at Cork & Barrel! This blockbuster food and wine event benefits KIDS Center and funds services for children and families impacted by abuse. Background checks required. The event takes place from July 18-July 20. For more info, email volunteer@cork&barrel.org 541-383-5958 https://www.corkandbarrel.org/ June 10-July 20, Noon. KIDS Center - Cork & Barrel Fundraising Event, 1375 NW Kingston Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-383-5958. volunteer@cork&barrel.org. Free. Think Wild Volunteer Orientation Join a Think Wild Volunteer Orientation to learn about opportunities to volunteer in the wildlife hospital, education programs, habitat projects, and more. Orientations are in person and over Zoom. Please fill out a volunteer application to get more information. Sat, June 8, 10am, Thu, June 20, Noon and Tue, July 2, 5pm. Contact: 541-3168294. volunteer@thinkwildco.org. Free.

CALENDAR EVENTS

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.

GROUPS

+ MEETUPS

Bend 1595 - sword-fighting classes

Join Bend 1595 for historical sword-fighting practice at the Masonic Hall of Bend. Instructors will show you the basics and get you movingbasic cuts, blocks, and thrusts, and fun partner exercises that help us all get better. Tuesdays, 5:15-7:30pm. Through July 2. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend. Contact: 541-2416742. contact@bend1595.com. First practice free, then $40/month.

Habitat Happy Hour Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity’s Happy Hour is a chance to learn more and hear from our CEO, Carly Colgan, about all the fun and exciting news at Habitat! June 26, 5:30-6:30pm. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 224 NE Thurston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-312-6709. marketing@brhabitat.org. Free.

June 2024 Central Oregon PubTalk at Worthy Brewing Central Oregon PubTalk

Thursday, June 27, 2024 Worthy Brewing 4:30 PM Networking | 5:30 PM Program 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 27, 4:30-7pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3236. emily@edcoinfo.com.

$32-$48.

Ribbon Cutting & 50th Anniversary Celebration for Riverhouse on the Deschutes Join Bend Chamber in a ribbon cutting ceremony and 50th anniversary celebration of Riverhouse on the Deschutes! As Riverhouse celebrates its 50th anniversary and unveiling of its new name, its excited to share their newly revitalized property and recent additions to enhance guest experiences. Block party Saturday and Sunday! June 29-30, Noon-5pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Free. Ribbon Cutting for Ravvivare Health & Wellness Ravvivare Health & Wellness is a brand-new business in Bend! Join us in celebrating their new space with a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration to follow. Ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 4:30pm. RSVP recommended to Brandi Shrout @ bmshrout@ gmail.com June 27, 4-5pm. Ravvivare Health & Wellness, 255 SW Bluff Dr. Ste 200, Bend. Free.

Volunteers needed for VegNet Bend

Volunteer opportunities for VegNet Bend include - event coordinators, executive board service, potluck themes, potluck and event set-up and tear down, marketing, website maintenance, help with fundraising, cooking demos, film screenings, speaker presentations and more. Nonprofit 501 c3. Free, donations welcome. Ongoing. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 541-480-3017. Judyveggienet@yahoo.com.

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, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $9/online, $10/door.

FUNDRAISING

7th Annual Furry Freight YARD SALE!

Join us for the 7th Annual Furry Freight Yard Sale! Get some great deals while helping further our mission of saving shelter pets in overpopulated areas! You won’t want to miss it! Items are donated by the community. Huge selection! Something for everyone! Sunday everything less than $50 half off! Fri, June 28, 7am-2pm, Sat, June 29, 7am-2pm and Sun, June 30, 7am-2pm. Furry Freight Shelter Transport, 241 SE Airpark Dr, Bend. Contact: info@furryfreight.org. Free. Annual Car Show Entries arrive at 8am. Open to public at 10am. Biscuits and gravy at 8am for purchase. Lunch from 11:30am-1:30pm for purchase. Saloon Bar open at 8am. Vendors on site. Raffles, 50-50 raffle. You do not want to miss this one! June 29, 8am-4pm. Powell Butte Community Center, 8404 SW Reif Rd., Powell Butte. Contact: 541-408-0256. events@pb-center.com. Free.

Grand Getaway Vacation Raffle Enter to win a fantastic Grand Getaway Vacation sponsored by Quota in Central Oregon. Proceeds will support local residents with Hearing and Communication Impairments. Fantastic odds with only 400 raffle tickets being sold! Drawing is July 15 - enter now! June 7-July 14. Contact: quotaofcoservice@gmail.com. $25.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Artisan Market Kick off the summer season and shop from over 30 vendors from near and far. Featuring artisan made apparel, jewelry, home goods, art and so much more! Free entry. Open to the public. Limited parking is available onsite. June 30, 11am-4pm. Hollinshead Barn, 1237 NE Jones Rd., Bend. Contact: bendartisanmarket@gmail.com.

Friday Flower Markets with Central Oregon Flower Collective Every Friday, join us in The Cottage at Pomegranate where the farmers of C.O. Flower Collective offer their locally grown arrangements, bouquets, plant starts and more for sale. Unique local vendors join-in weekly, as well. Stop by to choose your weekly blooms! Fridays, 11am-2pm. Through Oct. 18. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 5413833713. hello@pomegranate-home.com. Free.

Northwest Crossing Farmers Market

Discover a bounty of seasonal produce, locally-raised meats, fresh eggs and cheese, handmade items, beautiful flowers, tasty morsels, and so much more! Support our local farmers and artisans. Open every Saturday during summer season from 10am to 2pm. Northwest Crossing Drive. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 28. NorthWest Crossing, NorthWest Crossing, Bend. Free.

Saturday Market at Duffy’s General Duffy’s very first Saturday market! There are almost 40 vendors signed up for our spring and summer vendor markets. The market will run May 4 through July 20 this year and have candle vendors, a florist, leather goods and so much more. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through July 20. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market Visit Sisters Farmers Market to experience the bounty of Central Oregon! Browse fresh produce, locally raised meats, seafood, artisanal food products, and find the perfect handcrafted gift from local makers. Enjoy live music and be sure to visit our website to see each Sunday’s community activity schedule! Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Oct. 27. Fir Street Park, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Junior Golf Clinic Central Oregon Junior Golf Association (COJGA) is excited to offer a complimentary golf learning event in Prineville. Parents and kids should come on out with a great attitude and a willingness to learn and meet some new people. No experience or equipment is necessary unless you have some! July 2, 2-4pm. Meadow Lakes Golf Course, 300 SW Meadow Lakes Dr., Prineville. Contact: 541-678-0671. cojgagolf@gmail.com. Free.

Junior & Teen Disc Golf Event Come join the fun at a Junior and Teen disc golf event open to players 6-18 years old of all skill levels! $20 entry fee gets you a disc and lunch plus 2+ rounds on the disc golf course! Register today at DiscGolfScene.com ! June 29, 9am-4pm and June 30, 9am-4pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 330-461-3735. airmedina1@gmail.com. $20.

Kids’ Butterfly Walk Explore the delicate and beautiful world of butterflies with the Deschutes Land Trust and Sue Anderson. This family-friendly walk around the Metolius Preserve will captivate your young ones as they roam the forest searching for butterflies. Learn how to safely catch and identify butterflies. Registration required. June 28, 10am-1pm. Metolius Preserve, near Camp Sherman, Sisters. Contact: 541-330-0017. event@ deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Let’s Paint at the DIY Cave - 4th of July Fun! Let’s Paint is hosting a July 1 class at DIY Cave where you can create your own 4th of July decorations, including wooden fireworks and festive headbands to add some patriotic flair to your festive celebrations. Join us for a fun and creative class! July 1, 3-4:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 1-541480-7491. sarahanneswoffer@gmail.com. $45. Let’s Paint at the DIY Cave - Rainbow Trout Join DIY Cave for a Let’s Paint class, where kids ages 9 and up will have the opportunity to create their very own rainbow trout masterpiece. An experienced instructor will guide them through the painting process, allowing their creativity to shine. June 26, 3-4:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541480-7491. sarahanneswoffer@gmail.com. $45.

Sam Morrow has crafted his unique take on modern-day American roots music, blending roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll, bluesy R&B and country-fried funky-tonk, all driven forward by groove, grease and guitars. Catch him Thu., June 27 from 7-10pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

Courtesy Sam Morrow Facebook

By Savannah Mendoza

GUNG HO Celebrate Independence Day with Live Music in Central Oregon A guide

to 4th of July concerts and performances

Celebrating Independence Day in Central Oregon typically involves checking out the Bend Pet Parade, floating the Deschutes River, and of course, watching the fireworks on top of Pilot Butte.

If you’re looking for some music to enjoy or you’re not quite sure about your 4th of July plans, here’s your guide to live music events happening on the firework-filled holiday, from rock ‘n roll tributes, to funky rhythms and high-energy jazz.

4th of July Show - Proud Mary: A Creedence Queerwater Revival at Silver Moon Brewing

Enjoy a night of nostalgic rock tunes in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere at Silver Moon Brewing. The 4th of July music bash features Proud Mary, a queer tribute band to the much-loved ‘60s-’70s rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. The band performs CCR’s many hits, including “Fortunate Son,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” and “Proud Mary.” The event is held on Silver Moon’s outdoor stage. Tickets costs $13 in advance or $15 at the door.

4th of July with Call Down Thunder at Worthy Brewing

Dance at Worthy Brewing on the east side of Bend on July 4 for a proper celebration of face-melting freedom. Free live music begins at 5:30pm with Whalient starting the night, followed by two full sets of the Grateful Dead tribute band, Call Down Thunder, playing until the firework show. Expect an energetic performance that captures the spirit of the Grateful Dead.

Munch and Music

For the first time, the 34th annual Munch and Music kicks off on the 4th of July. The event combines great music with the beautiful setting of Drake Park. Attendees can join Munch and Music for an unforgettable evening featuring free live music from the talented guitar stylings of Ron Artis II with special guests the Miles Harris Trio, creating a funky rhythmic vibe perfect for the whole family. Music starts at 5:30pm.

Live at the Vineyard: Summit Express Jazz Band

Savor a sophisticated evening of jazz in a scenic vineyard setting. In Terrebonne, Faith, Hope, and Charity Vineyards hosts live music on July 4 from 5-8pm with the Summit Express Jazz Band. This high-energy band takes Dixieland Jazz to new heights. The event includes wood-fired, hand-crafted pizzas, award-winning wine by the bottle, beer on tap, salad and dessert — all available for purchase. An advance ticket purchase is required to attend for $20.

Proud Mary, a queer tribute band to the much-loved ‘60s-’70s rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival comes to perform at Silver Moon Brewing for 4th of July show.

Courtesy Proud Mary: A Creedence Queerwater Revival FB

Nature Kids: Teddy Bear Picnic! Join Karen Walsh for Nature Kids, family nature walks in Bend and at Land Trust Preserves! June 29, 10:30am-Noon. Indian Ford Meadow, outside Sisters. Contact: 541-330-0017. event@ deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Prideville - Prineville PRIDE Festival

Join Prideville for the 4th annual Pride Festival in the beautiful Pioneer Park in Downtown Prineville. Event theme is *We All Belong* featuring: live music, local performers, vendors, food trucks, and community resources. This event is all-ages and alcohol-free. Information on facebook.com/pridevilleusa or follow prideville.or on Instagram. June 30, Noon-5pm. Pioneer Park, Prineville, 450 N.E. Third St., Prineville. Contact: prideville.or@gmail.com. Free.

Summer at the Farm Sanctuary for Kids Entering Grades 3 - 6! This is a weeklong dive into the world of a farm sanctuary. Learn about the lives of rescued farm animals and how to care for them. Camp includes arts and crafts, yoga, mindfulness and social emotional learning components., Wed, June 26, 9:30-11:30am, Thu, June 27, 9:30am-12:30pm and Fri, June 28, 9:30am-12:30pm. Harmony Farm Sanctuary, PO Box 2347, Sisters. Contact: 248-860-3646. shari. harmonyfarmsanctuary@gmail.com. $300. Think Wild’s Wild Wonders Summer Camp - Lower Elementary (1st-3rd grade) Think Wild is excited to offer three, weeklong summer camps for Summer 2024! Wild Wonders will promote outdoor, hands on learning about Central Oregon wildlife and the diverse habitats they call home. Each day will be held at a different park location in Bend! Wed, June 26, 9am-3pm, Thu, June 27, 9am-3pm and Fri, June 28, 9am-3pm. Alpenglow Park, 61049 Southeast 15th Street, Bend. Contact: (541) 316-8294. sadie@thinkwildco.org. $325.

FOOD + DRINK

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $21 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $$21.

The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales | Grand Opening Join Monkless Belgian Ales for the much-anticipated Grand Opening of our new taproom, The Abbey! Come savor our beloved Belgian-Style ales, indulge in a tasting flight, or explore our selection of wine, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages. Operating hours are from 3:30-8:30pm every Thursday through Saturday. Thu, June 27, 3:30-8:30pm, Fri, June 28, 3:308:30pm and Sat, June 29, 3:30-8:30pm. The Abbey at Monkless Belgian Ales, 900 SE Wilson Avenue, Suite H, Bend. Contact: 5417976760. Free.

BEER + DRINK

Champagne Tasting! Join Viaggio & Skurnik Wines - a New York City importer of fine wines, for a Grower Champagne tasting. Skurnik represents fine wines from producers around the world. We’ll taste through a portfolio of hand-selected Champagnes. If you love (or are curious) about Grower Champagne, this is for you! June 26, 5:30-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. $60 ($50 for Wine Club Members).

Dining Through the Decades ‘80s

Join us at Riverhouse as we embark on a culinary journey through the decades to celebrate our 50th anniversary! “Dining Through the Decades” dinner series promises an unforgettable experience, where each evening will transport you to a different era of culinary excellence and cultural nostalgia. Experience the culinary journey of the 1980s come to life at our “Dining Through The Decades” dinner series! Indulge in the influence of French nouvelle cuisine, where delicate dishes meet precise presentation and high-quality ingredients. June 27, 6-8pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

Oregon Brewery of the Year Celebration Celebrating Oregon Brewery of the Year and Sunriver Brewing brewers with live music from Amargoso and Soul’d Out. Plus free axe throwing and a Smash Burger pop-up. June 29, Noon-8pm. Sunriver Brewing Company - Production Facility, 56840 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: info@ sunriverbrewingcompany.com. Free.

Tuesday Wine on the Deck Come sit, relax and learn from the different local wineries featured on our year-round wine list. Each glass will be paired with a unique array of small-plates from our chef, using season ingredients to complement each wine. Restorations required. Purchase tickets via the Bend Ticket link. Tuesdays, 3-6pm. Through Aug. 27. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $60.

Wine Workshop Series: Nysa Vineyard-A Lesson in Vintage Does vintage really matter? It sure does. At Nysa, we think the wine is made in the vineyard and the vintage is an important contribution to each bottling. We’ll taste through a flight of different vintages of Pinot Noir from Nysa Vineyard to see how weather can influence a wine. June 27, 6-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $25 refunded with 2 bottle purchase.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Aikido: Introductory Classes Free introductory Aikido classes on Mondays and Wednesdays in June. The introductory classes focus on etiquette, history, and rudimentary technique. Ongoing classes develop the basic principles, movements, and arts of Aikido. Join us to practice calming the mind, defending yourself proactively, and handling conflict peacefully. Grow in confidence. Wed, June 26, 5:30pm. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@ hotmail. com. Free.

Cave, Cacao, Medicine Songs & Gongs

Come join the caves at Juniper Preserve. Cacao is a sacred plant that has been used in ceremony for ages. Come sing these sacred songs in the spirit of Cacao, move your body, and relax deeply into a deeply supportive sound bath. Please bring yoga mat and blanket. June 30, 6:30-8:30pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. kevin@soundshala.com. $55.

Discovering Your Life’s Purpose In this 90-minute workshop, writer and self-awareness teacher Kevin Kaiser explores the unifying truth shared by the world’s great wisdom traditions and emerging science, which is the key to mental freedom, unshakeable peace, and clear purpose in our lives. June 26, 6-7pm. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 615-828-1790. kevin@kevinkaiser.co. Free.

Friday Creekside Yoga Wind down your summer weekends with playful grounding outdoor yoga classes steps away from the Lodge. Yoga classes are taught by Ulla Lundgren who has more than 26 years experience as a yoga teacher, yoga teacher training facilitator and studio owner. Yoga classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. RSVP to guarantee a spot in class. Fridays, 5-6pm. SKIP Bar at The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $20.

Gallery Readings with Rebekah & Michelle Hanai Foundation wants to invite you to join us for an evening of Gallery Readings. Mediums Michelle Mejaski and Rebekah Hetrick will connect with Spirit to bring forth messages of love and healing. They will channel communications from loved ones, ancestors, and spiritual guides, offering insight as you continue on your life path. June 28, 6:30-8:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: redbirdreadings@gmail.com. $45.

Pride Flow & Live Music: Movement for the LGBT+ & Allied Community You are invited to move, unwind and celebrate Pride with new and known community. Come nourish your body for collective liberation and for joy. This all-levels yoga class will incorporate breathwork, a gentle flow, and Nidra alongside live handpan. Donations will support Raising Rainbows. Tea and conversation will follow. June 28, 6-7:30pm. Love Bird Yoga, 418 SW 6th st, redmond. Contact: 541527-4463. liz@lovebirdyoga.com. Free.

Reiki Healing for June Reiki promotes relaxation, stress reduction and symptom relief to improve overall health and well-being. There is a science behind it! Reiki can bring on a meditative state, relieve pain and tension and support natural self-healing. Schedule a 75 min Reiki session to experience its healing benefits for yourself. Sat, June 29, 3:30pm and Sun, June 30, 10am. The Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 Northwest Greeley Avenue, Bend. Contact: kati@ threedeertarot.com. $105.

Sunset Yoga at Smith Rock Experience yoga in one of Oregon’s most beautiful locations. Cultivate presence and ground in the breathtaking evening beauty of Smith Rock. Stay after class to connect and share a craft beer. Investment $22 per person. Reservation required, spots limited to 10 participants. Head to our website for more info. June 28, 6:30-7:30pm. Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 503-888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail.com. $22

Women’s Embodied Movement Workshop This workshop will be focused on the element of air: move, expand and open with ease. What if, no matter how stiff you are, you could stretch in a way that’s profoundly enjoyable, without struggle? Want to feel softer and more easeful in your movement? This workshop is for you! June 29, 3-6pm. Three Sisters Yoga Studio, 392 E Main Ave, Sisters. Contact: 541-588-3633. threesistersyogastudio@gmail.com. $45 by June 22, $55 thereafter.

SATURDAY, JUNE 29 AT 4:30PM SUNDAY, JUNE 30 AT 7PM

As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist and conceptualist, Todd Rundgren has made a lasting impact on popular music. Rundgren’s 1973 solo album showcases the contributions of this multi-faceted artists to state-of-the-art music. Mon., July 1, at 7:30pm at Tower Theatre.

Courtesy Stamp the Wax

Pub Food, Elevated At the newly renamed Mill Works Pub, craveable Korean chicken and

specials you’ll beg to have on the regular menu

By Jared Rasic

The first time I walked into Mill Works Pub, I knew it was gonna be something different. Normally when you walk into a place with “Pub” in the title, the TVs scattered throughout the place will have some type of sports ball playing on them (or multiple). But here the TV near the bar was playing “The Goonies,” which instantly made me want to spend my money at this spot.

Mill Works isn’t just differentiating itself based on what’s on TV. The former Boxwood Kitchen closed in late January and reopened March 4, under the same owners, with a complete rebrand, redecoration and a new menu focused on elevated pub food. As someone who is in the Old Mill weekly to watch movies, I found it a great idea for the rebrand, as there are plenty of upscale restaurants to choose from, but for those of us wanting that pub vibe, Mill Works fits in a very specific niche the Old Mill needed to fill.

With a solid lineup of craft brews and cocktails, Mill Works has become my go-to for pre-gaming before a show at the amphitheater or catching a movie at Regal. The pub’s taps usually offer something from Pfriem and the great Pallet Jack from Barley Brown’s, as well as selections from the always-welcome Van Henion and a cider or two.

Care has also been taken in crafting the cocktails. One thing that really impressed me out of the gate: the well gin is Crater Lake. I found it very refreshing that they were using a fantastic local spirit instead of some bottom-shelf swill in order to save a buck. The gin and tonic was delicious and refreshing, finding a really nice balance between floral and dry. I was the most impressed with their Rosey Paloma with tequila and grapefruit cocktail — not only nice and stiff, but not sacrificing the bitter citrus notes for an overt sweetness that some local bars think is a Paloma. It’s also nice to have a cocktail in the Old Mill that is comparable in price to everywhere else ($14), but then stands out from the pack with complex flavors and generous pours.

Over the last month or so, I’ve tried quite a few different dishes on the menu. One thing that never changes: I have a full-blown addiction to the Korean Fried Chicken ($16) with KFC sauce, pickled daikon, sesame and scallion. It’s listed as a small plate, but it’s an absolutely massive bowl of chicken that could easily make a full meal for someone. And of course, it definitely works as a mouth-watering snack for the entire table. The KFC sauce is so good

that just writing this article has started making me hungry. With its spicy miso Gochujang-forward heat and its sugary/teriyaki sweetness, prepare for a new staple of your trips to the Old Mill.

I honestly haven’t been disappointed in anything I’ve had from the kitchen at Mill Works.

From the gorgeous and delicious Tuna Bowl with perfectly seared albacore, black rice, mixed greens, avocado, pickles and a tangy and earthy miso dressing ($21), to the open-faced pastrami sandwich with delectable house made pastrami, a sweet-mustard influenced Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, kraut and pickles ($18), it’s becoming harder for me to choose what to get at Mill Works.

During my most recent visit they had two specials: fish and chips and a BBQ Chipotle Brisket Burger coated in coleslaw on a brioche bun. I tried both. The brisket was thinly sliced, smoky and so tender it melted like butter in the mouth; the chipotle sauce leaned into Southern BBQ without the earthiness and the slaw added a great texture and sweetness to the burger.

The fish and chips were also impressive. For one, (along with all the fried foods on their menu) they are gluten free, with a light breading genuinely unlike any I’ve had before. My buddy, who I consider to be a local fish-and-chip aficionado, said they were up there as some of the best he has had in Bend. The giant, flaking pieces of fish were so sweet, fresh and delicious that I’m not sure I can argue with that. When the chef came over to our table to ask us how the meal was, we both pleaded for the Fish and Chips and Brisket Burger to become new additions to the menu.

I really like Mill Works Pub. In all the years I’ve been going to movies in the Old Mill I’ve never found the homey spot that made me feel comfortable enough to just hang out and relax. As good as the food and drinks are, the staff at Mill Works also really impresses. They’re all just kind and enjoyable people — good to talk to and attentive without being overbearing. I didn’t realize the Old Mill was missing a place like Mill Works, but now that it’s there, I’m stoked. KFC 4 Lyfe.

Mill Works Pub

330 Powerhouse Dr., Bend Daily 11am-9pm 541-797-0182

Photos by Robert Marquez

Korean Fried Chicken.

Pastrami.

Fish and Chips.

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

After a Fire, El Sancho Plans to Rebuild Accidental blaze burns down east side eatery

Afire in the early morning hours of June 20 left the beloved east side location for El Sancho destroyed. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental. According to Bend Fire & Rescue, the fire started after ashes from an outdoor cooking operation were improperly disposed.

And while the space on Dekalb Avenue is uninhabitable now, the owners of El Sancho said they plan to start over.

“We plan to rebuild our Eastside restaurant space! It will be new and different but it will still have all the Sancho vibes. We’ll keep you updated along the journey,” owners Joel Cordes and Jon Barvels wrote on social media.

For now, Cordes and Barvels encourage people to visit their other locations, including El Sancho’s west side location on Galveston Avenue, and its carts at Crux Fermentation Project and Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

According to the 2019 Source Weekly story naming El Sancho our Restaurant of the Year, Cordes launched the first El Sancho as a cart in downtown Bend in 2010, near The Blacksmith. When he took some time off to make bagels at Rockin’ Dave’s, he met Barvels. When Cordes opened

El Sancho at the home-improvement resale spot, Pakit Liquidators, he and Barvels became partners. When Pakit closed not long after, the pair moved the cart to Crux, and in 2015, opened their brick-and-mortar location on Dekalb in 2015 as a way to gain a prep space for the cart. The pair sourced recycled materials to build out the space and create the signature El Sancho eclectic vibe. Cordes and Barvels hired Carmen Garcia, a cook who’d worked in the Dekalb space — a former Mexican restaurant — since 1992, who brought her specials and Veracruz-style foods to the menu. El Sancho has long cooked its signature meats on rocket stoves, 25-gallon wood-fired kettles that allow for cooking big batches over high heat.

“We’ve considered ourselves a sort of cockroach of the restaurant industry,” the owners wrote this week. “Resilient, hard to get rid of, and very adaptable. We’ll pop up in alleys, use any kitchen available in odd hours, and always find a way to keep moving forward. In typical cockroach fashion we are doing just that as we navigate how to keep team Sancho moving forward.”

Taco sadness: somber scenes left behind.

Courtesy Bend Fire & Rescue

Courtesy El Sancho Courtesy El Sancho Facebook

CULTURE

T.J. Klune, New York Times Bestselling author of queer fiction such as “The House in the Cerulean Sea” and “In the Lives of Puppets,” recently visited Bend as part of the Season of Nonviolence Speaker Series at Central Oregon Community College. While prejudice of LGBTQ+ authors still persists, it’s heartening that Klune could come and talk openly and unabashedly to an enthusiastic audience about his experiences as a queer author, and how his childhood informs the books he writes, engendering millions of passionate readers around the world.

Although we are nearing the end of Pride month, during which bookstores across the nation feature tables full of rainbow-colored books written by LGBTQ+ authors, it’s

While this open conversation about sexual and gender identity wasn’t always possible, queer stories have been part of literary culture since antiquity.

important to remember the importance of reading queer literature year-round. While this open conversation about sexual and gender identity wasn’t always possible, queer stories have been part of literary culture since antiquity. Homosexual love was not just acknowledged but celebrated in Greek culture. Aeschylus’s 5th century tragedy, “The Myrmidons,” depicts Patroclus and Achilles as lovers many centuries before Madeline Miller’s popular queer retelling of “The Iliad,” with her novel, “The Song of Achilles.” Likewise, the life, sexuality and poetry of Sappho (c.630-570 BC) has long been debated by scholars and beloved by readers as an example of ancient sapphic love.

Since then, the rise and fall of queer literature has fluctuated with the proclivities of the age, but it has never disappeared. Though the Middle Ages were notably a period of cultural stagnation, William Shakespeare’s homosexual references in Sonnets 18 and 20 are indicative of the humanism of the Renaissance.

The 19th and 20th centuries ushered in periods where queer society was more visible, but also forced authors to navigate the changing criminalization and decriminalization of LGBTQ+ rights. Many gay, lesbian and bisexual authors have only recently been acknowledged as queer authors, keeping their sexuality suppressed or hidden at various stages during their life, including Langston Hughes, Virginia Woolf, Bayard Rustin, Lorraine Hansberry, Willa Cather, Barbara Jordan, Amy Lowell, Oscar Wilde and E.M. Forster.

The Stonewall riots of 1969 served as a catalyst for the American gay rights movement of the late 20th Century, and LGBTQ authors and their work became ever more visible, publishing some of the greatest works of literature in the century, including, “The Price of Salt” by Patricia Highsmith (1952), “Sister Outsider” by Audre Lorde (1984), “Giovanni’s Room” by James Baldwin (1956), “Dykes to Watch Out For” Alison Bechdel (1986), “Diving Into the Wreck” by Adrienne Rich (1973), “28 Barbary Lane” by Armistead Maupin (1990), “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker (1982) and “And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic” by Randy Shilts (1987).

The 21st Century has unfolded with a stunning and diverse cannon of LGBTQ+ literature, and though Pride Month is a lovely way to highlight queer authors and books in our

The

Long History of Queer Literature

It's here, it's always been here, get used to it

By Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books and Cafe

stores, it is by no means the only reason to read diversely. We read queer literature because it is part of the human story, because we seek understanding and connection, because like all great literature, it is the story of history, repression, rebellion, discrimination, inclusivity, societal acceptance, self-awareness, family relationships, and of course, of love. This century has seen a profusion of powerful LGBTQ+ literature. Below are some of our current favorites.

• “Detransition Baby” by Torrey Peters (2021) - Three women-transgender and cisgender- lives collide after an unexpected pregnancy forces them to confront their deepest desires around gender, motherhood and sex.

• “Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic” by Alison Bechdel (2006) – A graphic memoir about Bechdel’s younger self trying to find the courage to come out while grieving her father’s death by suicide.

• “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe (2019) – An account of their life in modern American as a nonbinary person.

• “The Stonewall Reader” ed. New York Public Library and Jason Baumann (2019) – a review into the LGBTQ+ culture that led to the Stonewall riots in New York City.

• “The Prophets” by Robert Jones, Jr (2021) – A story of the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation.

• “Memorial” by Brian Washington (2020) - A funny and profound story about family in all its strange forms, joyful and hard-won vulnerability and the limits of love.

• “The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School” by Sonora Reyes (2022) – Explores the experience of being closeted at a Catholic school.

• “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” by Ocean Vuong (2019) – A brutally honest exploration of race, class and masculinity.

• “Darius the Great Is Not Okay” by Adib Khorram (2018) – A contemporary story of family, friendship, queerness and mental health.

• “The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel” by Molly Knox Ostertag (2024) - A tender queer love story and an anthem to overcoming shame and generational trauma.

WHAT CASSIE'S READING

“Playground” by Richard Powers

— Set in the world’s largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game. It interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can.

Photo courtesy Roundabout Books

Friday, July 26 • Balloon launches at sunrise @ Jewell Elementary • Balloon Blast Kids Race @ COCC • Bend Night Glow Celebration @ COCC

Saturday, July 27

balloonsoverbend.com • Balloon launches at sunrise @ Jewell Elementary • Redmond Night Glow

SC In Pixar I Trust

Franchises, communal theater-going and the state of independent cinema

By Jared Rasic

Iget that it’s always been “cool” to dislike something once it becomes popular or to root for the downfall of something if it gets too big…but I still like Pixar. I get that they’re Disney now and the Mouse House is very much an Evil Empire that owns Marvel, 20th Century Films, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Nat Geo and most of all the things you loved in your childhood, but I think hating something based on the faceless millionaires that own it/run it sounds exhausting. I’ll save my cynicism for something less Sisyphean.

Every year the same pop culture argument goes ‘round that Hollywood is an uninspired, insipid dumpster fire that only makes sequels, remakes and bottomless entries into brainless franchises. That’s not necessarily wrong, but I think there’s a shortsightedness to it that doesn’t consider the chicken or the egg. Of the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2024 so far, six of them are American: “Inside Out 2,” “Dune: Part Two,” “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” Each and every one a sequel… a few of them genuinely great as those things aren’t mutually exclusive.

So, the question is this: are they the best-selling movies of the year because that’s all that’s getting made or because that’s all people are willing to pay to see in the theater? Are blockbusters all that will keep movie theaters alive, or will people eventually go back to see all kinds of stuff? Writers like me complain constantly about the lack of original content being made, but that’s bullshit. Plenty of auteurs put out new movies every year… we just don’t turn up for it. If you have a problem with the endless glut of franchise entries, then actually go see independent films on their

opening weekends so Hollywood starts learning new lessons about what audiences want. We can’t have it both ways, as nice as that would be.

But Jared, show your work. OK, check this out: Ethan Coen’s solo feature debut “Drive-Away Dolls” was a super queer and grimy comedic thriller for adults that made less than $7 million worldwide. The great Chicago comingof-age period piece, “We Grown Now” made less than $300K worldwide. The French sci-fi drama “The Beast” made less than $1 million worldwide. Great movies like “Problemista,” “I Saw the TV Glow” and “Love Lies Bleeding” barely make a theatrical dent anymore. Last year the only two movies that made over a billion dollars were “Barbie” and “Super Mario Bros.” which, regardless of quality, are ultimately quite recognizable Intellectual Property.

So, everyone hates on Pixar now because they’re diving into (almost exclusively) making sequels to their beloved properties, instead of coming up with “new, fresh ideas.” Except their last few movies like “Luca,” “Onward,” “Turning Red,” “Soul,” “Elemental” and “Lightyear” didn’t pop like Disney wanted (especially the ones released during COVID) while “Finding Dory,” “Incredibles 2” and “Toy Story 4” all made over a billion. The lesson Disney takes from this: production on “Inside Out 2,” “Toy Story 5,” Incredibles 3” and many more sequels to come.

But the point is this: that’s OK! Sure, I would love it if people would go to the theater to watch indie and arthouse films, but if they need a recognizable name to get them through the door, I empathize with that. Most theaters aren’t that comfortable and are prohibitively expensive. Also, here’s another thing we forget, too. . . sequels can be pretty great. To

be dismissive of a film just because it’s based on something familiar is also being dismissive of the legions of artists and storytellers that are passionate about the worlds they’re hired to play in. I wouldn’t trade “Toy Story 3” or “Finding Dory” for anything and, I’m happy to report, same with “Inside Out 2.”

If “Inside Out” was about teaching kids new techniques to express emotions in ways they didn’t have the vocabulary to articulate, then “Inside Out 2” gives them permission to be OK with themselves when those emotions are ugly, painful and counter-intuitive. When Pixar is at its best, it creates art that has the power to change entire generations. When it’s at its worst, it makes cynical trash like “Cars 2” that only exists to sell your kids toys.

You can read a million different articles that will tell you the plot of “Inside Out 2,” so all I really want to say about the story is this: This animated movie that’s ostensibly for children deals with anxiety, self-loathing and mortification in ways I have never seen. The young girl Riley from the first one is now 13, meaning she’s dealing with several new emotions she has no context for, and because of the gentle script by Meg LeFauve and Dave Holstein, perceptive kids with empathetic parents might be able to watch this movie and have discussions that genuinely shape the kind of adults they’re going to be.

I say this a lot, but it always bears repeating: opening doors inside ourselves to rooms we’ve never seen is the inherent purpose of art, but I think it’s even more specifically a largely untapped superpower that every single movie has the possibility of achieving. The combination of images, words, music and humanity allows us to exist outside of ourselves for just a little while

and, while movies will ultimately survive even if theaters do not, the dismantling by inches of that communal space will eventually change how receptive we are to that change in perspective.

So, thank you Pixar for still giving a shit. I remain blissfully uncynical about your Mouse Overlords for now and hope you continue to achieve excellence. Since “Inside Out 2” made almost three-quarters of a billion in 10 days I guess that means people are still open to experiencing theaters after all. Just don’t be surprised if this means the next two dozen theatrical blockbusters are sequels, but also don’t forget that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be bad movies either.

Everything is its own thing, regardless of origin, and deserves a chance to exist on its own merits and not what pop culture groupthink decides is “bad for cinema.” The only thing truly bad for movies is the same thing that’s bad for all works of art: deciding its quality before you’ve experienced it and gatekeeping other people’s enjoyment and, ultimately, happiness. Yucking other people’s yums is just as much of a billion-dollar enterprise as corporate filmmaking, specifically and insidiously designed to make you feel ashamed of the stuff you like. There’s a good movie about that right now that might give you some tools to help you combat those feelings. I hope it helps.

“Inside Out 2”

Dir. Kelsey Mann

Grade: ANow playing at Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins Old St. Francis, Madras Cinema 5

That’s not what my anxiety looks like.

Courtesy of Disney

O OUTSIDE

Boarding Babes Branch Out Bend paddlers

do more than just paddle the river on

standup paddleboards

By Elizabeth Warnimont

When Cady Lindsey first invited women in her social media group to paddle the Deschutes together on standup paddleboards, she couldn’t have imagined how that simple post would blossom into a burgeoning community, now numbering over 900 women.

“That first post had 40 responses, so I started my own group,” she says. “In the first year there were already 100 ladies.”

“The group has been the greatest spirit pickme-up. I have a job I love now.” —CADY LINDSEY

Lindsey was a media designer at General Duffy’s in Redmond when severe injuries from a car accident left her unable to continue working. “I’m still dealing with it. I’m a lab rat at Oregon Health and Science University,” she quips. At one point her neurologist suggested she was ready to get back to working or volunteering. That’s when she reached out to find fellow female SUP enthusiasts. “The group has been the greatest spirit pick-me-up. I have a job I love now.” The group, Bend Boarding Babes, ranges in ages, from about mid20s to 60s, she says, and has branched out into other types of events – fundraising for charities, hot springs, snowshoeing, karaoke and trivia nights.

Part of the reason the group grew so fast, Lindsey believes, was the onset of the pandemic. “That’s when I got my board,” she says. “They cost over $250 at the time, but now they’re about half that with all the demand.” Another reason may be the superior fitness benefit –outdoor sports retailer Kifflab describes SUP riding as a full-body workout, utilizing arms, shoulders and core muscle groups. It’s low impact, and adaptable to varying fitness levels.

Sue Fox, a manager at Bend’s Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe, says that is absolutely true, though she sees other reasons for the soaring popularity of the boards.

“What started as a method of surfing then took these other forms,” Fox said. “You saw this explosion of the touring board with a displaced hull, designed for speed. It’s all people wanted for a couple of years when they came into the shop.”

Another growth factor, she says, is the introduction of inflatables. “It’s a family board, easier to store. People can easily throw them into the car with all the

other water toys.” Hybrid boards are also available now, some resembling a kayak, along with accessories designed for different uses. “There are so many people buying seats for them,” Fox says, for fishing or just sitting with their dog, “and more and more people come in looking for the touring boards, for the speed and increased fitness.” Other options for adding to the physical challenge include surfing waves or navigating rapids.

The Boarding Babes recently started collaborating with local businesses.

“We’re now getting sponsors, a few local breweries who share our enthusiasm for the outdoors,” Lindsey says.

Once the group grew to over 500 members, Lindsey says she started thinking about a greater purpose. She found that several women in the group supported Saving Grace, the local women’s shelter and support community.

“Saving Grace is very near and dear to me and a lot of gals in the group,” she says, “so we thought, let’s make a Babes calendar, and the proceeds will go to Saving Grace.” The group held a calendar release party in October at River’s Place, then a Pint Night at Spider City, a women-owned local brewery.

“We’re looking to support everyone in the group,” Lindsey says, “networking and supporting everyone’s interests. We have a yoga teacher, health and life

coaches and two naturopaths.”

Find out more about the Bend Boarding Babes, their fundraising and other special events on Facebook and Instagram, or email bendboardingbabes@ gmail.com.

Bend Boarding Babes

https://www.facebook.com/ groups/780750726306386, https://www.instagram.com/bendboardingbabes/

The Babes pause for a photo op, with group founder Cady Lindsey in the foreground.

Group founder Cady Lindsey.

Photos courtesy Bend Boarding Babes

By Savannah Mendoza

Explore The Pacific Northwest 2024 Overland Expo

Outdoor expo highlights overland gear, educational programs and welcomes a community

Calling all outdoor adventurists!

The Overland Expo Pacific Northwest 2024 is set to be the premier overlanding event, as the second of four U.S. event series, spanning three days from June 28-30 at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond.

The professional-level trade show brings together over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest offerings in overland, adventure travel, outdoor, camping and motorcycle gear. Featured exhibitors include well-known brands such as Outside Van, Hiatus Campers and Nomad Kitchen Co., among many others.

“Overland Expo has become the world’s gathering place for brands and consumers to come together to celebrate the enthusiasm for backcountry adventure,” said Jessica Kirchner, vice president of consumer events for Emerald, owners of Overland Expo.

The expo features 300 hours of educational programs filled with slideshows, presentations, demonstrations and activities presented by instructors from across the country. One of the highlights includes the launch of “Women Who Wander,” a new series featuring female-specific education throughout the day during the weekend and engaging fireside chats on Friday night from 7-9pm.

“Brands debut their latest and greatest products, while friends who come every year create memories while learning new skills. In addition, those new to the overland world can learn first-hand

“Overland Expo has become the world’s gathering place for brands and consumers to come together to celebrate the enthusiasm for backcountry adventure.”

Rethink about it!

Ask for a “stay here” mug instead of a “to-go” cup at your favorite coffee shop. Because to-go paper cups are often lined with plastic film, they aren’t recyclable in Deschutes County. So just settle in, relax and give our earth a little love while you’re at it.

The Pacific Northwest Overland Expo 2024 takes place at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center in Redmond June 28-30.

Courtesy Overland Expo

CRAFT New Owners for The Ale Apothecary Buyers of

Bend’s only all-wild

brewery recently closed Wolf Tree Brewery

By Brian Yaeger

hortly after launching The Ale Apothecary in 2012, founding brewmaster Paul Arney — fresh off his stint as assistant brewmaster at Deschutes Brewery — told me that his father, Ralph, didn’t see a future for him in the family business.

“He saw the writing on the wall. There’s no future in running a small drug store.” But that suited young Arney just fine since, as he’d also told me upon our first interview, he grew interested in brewing but, “brewers are science-driven. I’m driven to be an artist and I want (The Ale Apothecary) to be art-driven.”

actually have been. Hitselberger founded Wolf Tree in 2013, mere months after The Ale Apothecary launched.

Hitselberger said keeping The Ale Apothecary name was the obvious choice.

“There’s a lot more value in the name; it’s much more established. I didn’t want Wolf Tree to absorb Ale Apothecary; I want Ale

In that sense: mission accomplished. His wild elixirs — wild as in relying on spontaneous fermentation, as opposed to “clean” beers fermented with standard ale or lager yeast strains like over 99% of all beers out there — have become some of the most celebrated funky beers made in Oregon, with global adulation. But in this current climate with beer consumption stagnant and beers such as Sahalie, Spencer and Ralph (named for Arney’s daughter, son and dad, respectively) not selling well enough, despite being complex, imaginative and crazy delicious, Arney and his wife, Staci, are bowing out.

“This was always going to be temporary,” says Arney from the brewery’s tasting room on Century. “Art is temporary.”

The Arneys are selling the business to a new family, and one that absolutely knows what they are getting into, since they recently folded their wild-ale brewing company, Wolf Tree Brewery.

Joe Hitselberger and Taryn Arvold and their two young children recently relocated from the coast to Sisters, after shuttering Wolf Tree’s ranch-based brewery in Seal Rock and the taproom in nearby Newport.

As a stock sale, they’re getting everything from the brand, the Ale Apothecary inventory of beers that are already bottled as well as maturing in multiple oak barrels. Equally crucially, they gain the tasting room on Century Drive, adjacent to hoppy Sweet As makers GoodLife Brewing and the German beer bar, Prost.

Wolf Tree’s beer had already been served at The Ale Apothecary during 2023’s Tree Beer Fest, which only featured a dozen breweries. It shows how analogous the two farmhouse breweries

Apothecary to absorb Wolf Tree.” He’s leaving the door open to having the name live on, possibly as a series, and in the short run, making remaining Wolf Tree inventory available at The Ale Apothecary soon.

Also helping them through the transition and onward will be long-time Apothecary brewer and wearer of many hats, Connor Currie.

“My first meeting after Paul was with Connor,” says Hitselberger. “He’s the lynchpin in this whole thing moving forward. His intimate knowledge is critical for us. If he wasn’t a part of this, we wouldn’t be either.”

Arvold, who is an Advanced Cicerone (the beer industry’s counterpart to wine’s Sommeliers), adds that their iteration of The Ale Apothecary will brew clean beers as Arney had begun doing under The Ale Pharm imprint, just as Wolf Tree brewed styles from IPAs to stouts.

“We’re going to see what’s not being offered and focus on ones that we want to drink, like a having a classic pale ale.” Patrons can eventually expect to see a Berliner Weisse or perhaps an amber ale, in the vein the craft beer industry was initially built on. More frequent events and the introduction of a mug club are likely additions after Labor Day.

As he exits, Arney assured me that the entire experience of launching, building and even selling the business was absolutely worthwhile, especially having gone into it “with no expectations.” Just as Arney’s own father, who sadly passed away in May at the age of 80, encouraged him to blaze his own path, Arney says The Ale Apothecary gave him the “freedom to do this exactly the way I wanted…as DIY as it gets… and that’s a big luxury, not just for a business but in life, in general.”

Left, Joe Hitselberger, middle, Taryn Arvold and right, Connor Currie.

BrianYaeger

Head down?

23.  Inbox clogger

27.  "Hey, sailor"

30.  "Let me get back to you on that one," initially

32.  Take for granted

34.  Lithium-___ battery

35.  Opinions

37.  Lends a hand

38.  Laugh without being able to stop

41.  Some French cheeses

42.  Slim, graceful woman

43.  Earlier, in poetry

44.  French city where Jules Verne was born

46.  Mid-day rest

47.  Caustic soaps

48.  Off-weeks during the playoffs

49.  "Yoo-__! Over here!"

51.  That, in Tijuana

53.  Finish

59.  Fancy wardrobe

62.  Big name in hair care

63.  Meeting

64.  "Thank you for coming to my ____"

65.  Lists of favorites

66.  Income for radio stations

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1.  Messy barbecue

2.  "Urgent job" letters

3.  "Will you let me?"

4.  Classic pool shape

5.  Some French cheeses

6.  Athlete's foot medication

7.  Just for the guys

8.  Seder staple

9.  Frozen french fry brand

10.  High fibrous grain

11.  Play times at school

12.  Christian Pulisic's soccer team, for short

13.  Wordle square: Abbr.

14.  Superlative ending

20.  "I mean, okay, sure!"

24.  One of the simple machines

25.  Unit of current

26.  Predicaments

27.  Website with "Treehouses" and "Castles" sections

28.  Verbal fist pump

29.  Connected, say

31.  "All ___ are off"

33.  ___-Tzu

35.  Shop holder

36.  Emmy winner Ward

39.  "Game on!"

40.  Was attractive (to)

45.  Margot's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" role

47.  1955 Vladimir Nabokov novel

50.  Track legend Jesse

52.  Loads and loads

54.  Get to one's feet

55.  Eight: pref.

56.  Spoken aloud

57.  Unmatched

58.  Mason's rivals

59.  Supermodel Carol

60.  Christ The Redeemer overlooks it, for short

61.  Drawing of streets

Puzzle for the week of June 24, 2024

Pearl’s Puzzle Difficulty

Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters

exactly once.

Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters T U R K W H A L E exactly once.

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “Perhaps depends on around .” - Wallace Stevens

Answer for the week of June 17, 2024

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will “Perhaps depends on around .” - Wallace Stevens

Answer for the week of June 17, 2024

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ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are entering a phase when you will be wise to question fixed patterns and shed age-old habits. The more excited you get about re-evaluating everything you know and believe, the more likely it is that exciting new possibilities will open up for you. If you are staunchly committed to resolving longstanding confusions and instigating fresh approaches, you will launch an epic chapter of your life story. Wow! That sounds dramatic. But it’s quite factual. Here’s the kicker: You’re now in prime position to get vivid glimpses of specific successes you can accomplish between now and your birthday in 2025.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): How many different ways can you think of to ripen your spiritual wisdom? I suggest you choose two and pursue them with gleeful vigor in the coming weeks. You are primed to come into contact with streams of divine revelations that can change your life for the better. All the conditions are favorable for you to encounter teachings that will ennoble your soul and hone your highest ideals. Don’t underestimate your power to get the precise enlightenment you need.

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would be even better. See if you can coax friends and allies to also shower you with amusing blessings. Tell them your astrologer said that would be a very good idea. Now here’s an unbirthday favor from me: I promise that between now and January 2025, you will create healing changes in your relationship with your job and with work in general.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Border collies are dogs with a herding instinct. Their urges to usher, steer, and manage are strong. They will not only round up sheep and cattle, but also pigs, chickens, and ostriches—and even try to herd cats. In my estimation, Virgo, border collies are your spirit creatures these days. You have a special inclination and talent to be a good shepherd. So use your aptitude with flair. Provide extra navigational help for people and animals who would benefit from your nurturing guidance. And remember to do the same for your own wayward impulses!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): We have arrived at the midpoint of 2024. It's check-in time. Do you recall the promises you made to yourself last January? Are you about halfway into the frontier you vowed to explore? What inspirational measures could you instigate to renew your energy and motivation for the two most important goals in your life? What would you identify as the main obstacle to your blissful success, and how could you diminish it? If you’d like to refresh your memory of the long-term predictions I made for your destiny in 2024, go here: tinyurl.com/Libra2024. For 2023’s big-picture prophecies, go here: tinyurl. com/2023Libra.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): While sleeping, my Aquarian friend Janelle dreamed that she and her family lived in a cabin in the woods. When dusk was falling, a strange animal put its face against the main window. Was it a bear? A mountain lion? Her family freaked out and hid in a back bedroom. But Janelle stayed to investigate. Looking closely, she saw the creature was a deer. She opened up the window and spoke to it, saying, “What can I do for you?” The deer, who was a talking deer, said, “I want to give you and your family a gift. See this necklace I’m wearing? It has a magic ruby that will heal a health problem for everyone who touches it.” Janelle managed to remove the necklace, whereupon the deer wandered away and she woke up from the dream. During subsequent weeks, welcome changes occurred in her waking life. She and three of her family members lost physical ailments that had been bothering them. I think this dream is a true fairy tale for you in the coming weeks, Aquarius.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20): A psychologist friend tells me that if we have an intense craving for sugar, it may be a sign that deeper emotional needs are going unmet. I see merit in her theory. But here’s a caveat. What if we are currently not in position to get our deeper emotional needs met? What if there is at least temporarily some barrier to achieving that lovely goal? Would it be wrong to seek a partial quenching of our soul cravings by communing with fudge brownies, peach pie, and crème brûlée? I don’t think it would be wrong. On the contrary. It might be an effective way to tide ourselves over until more profound gratification is available. But now here’s the good news, Pisces: I suspect more profound gratification will be available sooner than you imagine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio-born Gary Hug was educated as a machinist and food scientist, but for many years he has worked primarily as an amateur astronomer. Using a seven-foot telescope he built in the backyard of his home, he has discovered a comet and 300 asteroids, including two that may come hazardously close to Earth. Extolling the joys of being an amateur, he says he enjoys “a sense of freedom that you don’t have when you’re a professional.” In the coming weeks, Scorpio, I encourage you to explore and experiment with the joys of tasks done out of joy rather than duty. Identify the work and play that feel liberating and indulge in them lavishly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your power spots will be places that no one has visited or looked into for a while. Sexy secrets and missing information will be revealed to you as you nose around in situations where you supposedly should not investigate. The light at the end of the tunnel is likely to appear well before you imagined it would. Your lucky number is 8, your lucky color is black, and your lucky emotion is the surprise of discovery. My advice: Call on your memory to serve you in amazing ways; use it as a superpower.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Happy Unbirthday, Capricorn! It’s time to celebrate the season halfway between your last birthday and your next. I hope you will give yourself a fun gift every day for at least the next seven days. Fourteen days

ARIES (March 21-April 19): This may sound weird, but I think now is a perfect time to acquire a fresh problem. Not just any old boring problem, of course. Rather, I’m hoping you will carefully ponder what kind of dilemma would be most educational for you—which riddle might challenge you to grow in ways you need to. Here’s another reason you should be proactive about hunting down a juicy challenge: Doing so will ensure that you won’t attract mediocre, meaningless problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Now is an excellent time to start learning a new language or to increase your proficiency in your native tongue. Or both. It’s also a favorable phase to enrich your communication skills and acquire resources that will help you do that. Would you like to enhance your ability to cultivate friendships and influence people? Are you interested in becoming more persuasive, articulate, and expressive? If so, Taurus, attend to these self-improvement tasks with graceful intensity. Life will conspire benevolently on your behalf if you do. (PS: I’m not implying you’re weak in any of these departments; just that now is a favorable time to boost your capacities.)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Barbara Sher and Barbara Smith wrote the book I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was: How to Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It. I invite you to think and feel deeply about this theme during the coming months. In my experience with Geminis, you are often so versatile and multi-faceted that it can be challenging to focus on just one or two of your various callings. And that may confuse your ability to know what you want more than anything else. But here’s the good news. You may soon enjoy a grace period when you feel really good about devoting yourself to one goal more than any other.

Homework: Take a vow that you will ethically do everything necessary to fulfill your most important goal. Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

THE THIRD ACT

A COLUMN ON AGEISM AND AGEING

By Ellen Waterston

Out Late

Those of us over 65 who have health and stamina thank our lucky stars every day. Realizing that won’t always be so results in a kind of weird frenzy... stop and smell the flowers but at the same time, go, go, go! Less superficially, with the easing of cultural, social and professional pressures during the sunset years, for some this time of life is also the final opportunity to make good on persistent and more consequential desires. The need to postpone or suppress things long dreamed of is lifted.

My parents were married in the 1930s. In a formal wedding photo, their five-year-old flower girl, dressed in an ankle-length white dress ruffled at the hem, stands shyly holding a basket of flowers. Later, as a young woman and continuing into adulthood, she successfully forged her way as an academic, eventually attaining a coveted position as a college administrator. Over the course of her professional ascent, well-intentioned friends and relatives never understood why their efforts to match her with eligible Mr. So and So never worked out. The answer came when she was nearly 60. She and her female partner dared move in together after decades of closeting their feelings for one another.

One reason for their caution was the U.S. government’s institutionalization of homophobia during the early years of the Cold War and the moral hysteria it sparked, to paraphrase Wikipedia. United States history classes on the 1950s typically focus on The Red Scare and McCarthyism. (Just in case it rings a 2024 campaign year bell, the American Heritage Dictionary’s definition of McCarthyism is, “the political practice of publicizing accusations of disloyalty or subversion with insufficient regard to evidence.”) But Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin was also the architect of The Lavender Scare, which occurred at the same time. It singled out gay men and lesbians as communist sympathizers and was one of the longest witch hunts in American history, a sordid campaign during Dwight D. Eisenhower’s presidency to oust any and all government employees suspected of being homosexual. Thousands lost their jobs. My godfather, who served as an attorney for the federal government at that time, was one of them.

As it turns out, the egregious actions of the government back then helped

ignite the LBGTQ rights movement that continues today. In 1957, Frank Kameny, a Harvard-trained astron omer, was the first to legally protest his firing during The Lavender Scare, subsequently committing himself to a lifelong fight for the rights of LGBTQ people to live authentically. Though there are many remaining social and political challenges, significant prog ress has been and is being made toward greater acceptance. And the grey and gay are taking note.

In the June 2023 issue of InSeniors, Amanda Combs states, “Based on Gal lup polling from 2022, 7.2% older adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans gender...double the percentage from Gallup’s 2012 study according to SAGE and the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging. It’s estimated there will be 7 million LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. who are 50 and older by 2030.”

Liz Maynes-Aminizade’s February 2023 New Yorker interview with Will Shortz, quotes The New York Times puzzle master as saying, "... I think by the time I was in my early 30s, I accepted the way I was. But a gay lifestyle wasn't something that I wanted. And I didn't need it. I have a wonderful job, lots of friends. I just live a full life. And then when I was 69, this guy came into my life who I'm crazy about, and he's crazy about me."

“More Older Women Coming Out as Lesbians,” Kristin Tillotson’s article (Cape Cod Times, January 2010) features Midwesterner Nancy Edwards for whom “the switch from straight to out lesbian came after two marriages to men. Edwards, 67, ‘...grew up in Indianapolis in the 1940s and '50s and didn't know any other way to live. And even if I had, in the age of McCarthyism, you didn't want to step outside the box.’ After she and her second husband divorced, ‘I got sober, and thought maybe my feelings for other women was from drinking too much,’ she said. ‘What the drinking was really about was keeping those feelings under wraps.’”

As Maynes-Aminizade concludes in her interview with Will Shortz, “... sometimes, the hardest puzzle to crack is how to love yourself.”

—Poet and author Ellen Waterston is a woman of a certain age who resides in Bend. "The Third Act" is a series of columns on ageing and ageism.

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TAKE ME HOME Summertime Mailbag

By James Keane, RE/MAX Key Properties

Answering our readers’ real estate questions

Thanks to everyone for writing to me and asking lots of great questions. I’ll try my best to continue to answer them in these mailbags! Here we go…

Q: I see headlines and articles talking about the undersupply of homes, and yet I also see stories about oversupply of homes — what gives?

A: This is largely dependent on where the news is coming from specifically. I have read some articles that discuss large amounts of new construction coming on the market in various states, namely Texas, Arizona and Florida. So, it may be possible that in some areas, they have a larger supply of homes and so their local market is shifted more toward what we consider a “buyers’ market.” While certainly worth noting, real estate is a very market specific. Here in Bend, we have a bit more inventory when compared to the last couple of years, but overall, we are still in a slight sellers’ market, but even that depends on specific price points and neighborhoods. That is a long way of saying that it is possible to read factually true articles about both the oversupply and undersupply of homes, in different markets.

Q: How do agents get started in the business?

A: That varies from person to person. For instance, I worked in banking for several years prior to being an agent, from operations to commercial lending, so I was familiar with several aspects of real estate, but even when I was first licensed there was a lot to learn. Once you have earned your license and become associated with a brokerage, that’s where the rubber really meets the road. Every brokerage is different and what they provide

their agents with is different, so make sure to talk to a few different brokerages and ask a lot of questions. Some provide lots of training, some provide lots of marketing, some provide very little, and all offer different terms, splits and fees. As far as day-to-day business, most agents do things quite differently; some agents can capitalize on large social circles they’ve developed, others are great marketers, some rely on cold calling and door knocking and yet others pay various services for lead generation. The key is to figure out as quickly as possible what will work best for you in terms of finding and retaining clientele.

Q: How does a buyer’s agent effectively get a deal below the list price for their clients?

A: Buyer’s agents use their deep market knowledge to challenge the initial asking price, presenting data on comparable properties to justify a lower offer. This can be done verbally prior to submitting an offer or an agent can provide a written analysis with their offer. They highlight issues or necessary repairs to the property, using such points to argue for a price reduction. Skilled in communication, they build rapport with the seller’s agent to create a cooperative atmosphere, often employing strategic time and patience to make counter offers. The buyer’s agent creates leverage, persuading the seller to agree to a more favorable price. Their negotiation tactics are aimed at securing the best possible deal for their clients.

—If you have any real estate related questions or are looking to buy or sell in Central Oregon, please reach out to me at jkeane29@gmail.com, thanks!

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