Source Weekly June 8, 2023

Attorney Kristofer “Jake” Womack recently joined Two Spruce Law. His practice focuses on estate planning. He has offered estate planning services in Oregon since 2018. He has been an Oregon attorney since 2010. Jake delights in ensuring his clients’ specific needs are met during the estate planning process and the documents work well when they need to be implemented.

Jake graduated from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications in 2002. He also graduated from Hamline University School of Law in 2008. In addition to being a member of the Oregon State Bar, Jake is also a member of the State Bar Association of North Dakota.

Early in his career, Jake spent time working with the Center for Non-Profit Legal Services in Medford, Oregon and later with Anishinabe Legal Services in Minnesota, working with indigent clients who needed services in the areas of landlord/tenant law, consumer rights, civil commitments and children in need of protection/services. Jake has participated in many community outreach programs designed to educate community members about their rights and the services available to them, helping to promote equal access to justice.

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

We spend a lot of time talking about housing and homelessness in the news biz — and one big piece of the housing puzzle that people might not quite understand is Oregon’s land-use laws and how they impact where housing can go. Jack Harvel outlines that system on the 50th anniversary of Oregon’s landmark land-use law. Meanwhile, Donna Britt scouts the flavor-packed goodness at Woodfire Pizza, Doone Williams introduces us to Boneyard’s new music stage, and Jared Rasic has his take on the top Stephen King films of all time – with a review for one that’s out now. All that and more inside this edition! Thanks for reading.

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OPINION

This is Not the Way to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness

Ask the average person in Central Oregon what the most pressing issues we face here are, and chances are that they’ll include housing and homelessness in their answers. With staggering rent increases and plenty of inflation, the number of people who don’t have a proper place to live is skyrocketing. It’s a problem so great that in 2022, state legislators took action by creating a pilot program aimed at helping local governments collaborate and pool resources on the issue.

In Deschutes County, that program is called the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, one of eight such offices created under Rep. Jason Kropf’s House Bill 4123.

Nine months into a two-year pilot, our local governments appear to be blowing it.

The executive director of the program announced her resignation late last month. While some allege that Cheyenne Purrington embellished her resume to get the position – one she took after the similar organization she led in Lake Tahoe encountered financial troubles – she can hardly be held accountable for all of the missteps thus far.

In a story we published last week, Bend City Councilor Megan Perkins told the Source Weekly that the City of Bend, Deschutes County and other Central Oregon city stakeholders had yet to even iron out a “roles and responsibilities” agreement that would define which entities were responsible for what. The board responsible for overseeing the Coordinated Houseless Response Office had only met a “few times,” she said. Deschutes County Commissioner Patti Adair, the chair of the governing board, is responsible for putting those meetings together, and when asked, stated that each meeting was “lengthy and substantive.” Yet nine months into a two-year pilot, the office has yet to accomplish some significant goals, including adopting an interim work plan or forming an advisory

council. Purrington also argued in her resignation letter that her role was undefined, with little authority, and that her main role was responding to the clearing of camps rather than working on broader strategies and solutions. It appears this office cannot yet even agree on an approach, let alone in any strategy that actually sees people moving off the streets.

The spirit of the CHRO office was a good one, and it was supported at the state legislative level with $1 million to get it off the ground and to get an oversight board in place. But when the oversight board itself makes apparent missteps that stall progress and frustrate those who are actively working with those experiencing homelessness, it begs the question: Who’s overseeing the overseers? And when they appear to be less-than-diligent stewards of government funds, who loses?

Situations like this only offer fodder for those in the community who believe that the solution for dealing with those experiencing homelessness is to either do nothing and spend nothing, in the hopes that a lack of humanitarian services will spur people to leave Central Oregon. That’s hardly the approach this editorial board supports.

Some are now calling for the entire CHRO to be moved under the purview of the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, where the solutions posed can be regional ones rather than county ones.

Whatever the changes to come, they need to ensure more accountability among the local officials who are leading this charge, so as to help more people get housed faster and reduce the public safety concerns that exist when people live in unsafe and fire-prone conditions. If this is truly the number-one issue for Central Oregonians at this point in time, then Central Oregonians should be paying close attention and calling for proper governance.

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WHY DID COCC INVITE CHAVEZ-DEREMER TO SPEAK AT COMMENCEMENT?

You have to wonder why someone thought Representative Lori ChavezDeRemer deserves the honor of being Central Oregon Community College’s commencement speaker. This is just some of her record:

• Chavez-DeRemer voted for an anti-transgender bill that would require that “sex … be recognized based solely on a person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth” for the purposes of Title IX of the Civil Rights Act. The bill passed the House.

• As mayor of Happy Valley, ChavezDeRemer opposed naming the new high school in Happy Valley after Adrienne Nelson, a Happy Valley resident and the first Black woman to serve on the Oregon Supreme Court or on Oregon’s federal bench. She claimed that naming the school after Nelson "divides our community." The school was ultimately named after Judge Nelson.

• Chavez-DeRemer said, “The Radical Left has been forcing its woke agenda into our children’s education for too long.” “Our children are being taught to hate each other based on the color of their skin, under the guise of ‘equity.'” “In Congress, I will fight for a Parental Bill of Rights….” And she did. The bill passed the House.

• Chavez-DeRemer opposes the Biden Administration’s loan forgiveness plan even though she received more than $1.3 million in pandemic loans that were forgiven. After she signed an amicus brief opposing Biden’s Executive Order providing student debt relief, she followed with a vote for the bill to overturn the Executive Order. The bill passed the House. What do COCC students think? Maybe COCC should rethink their choice?

— Mary Chaffin

HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?

GUEST OPINION: A WARNING FROM CALIFORNIA

Now that price gouging has come to Bend, Oregon, here is what I fear might happen next.

My old hippie town in California is now an outdoor mall. In what was formally a stronghold for cultural creatives, the so-called gentlemen's coup of bourgeoisie imperialism now forms a nearly complete ideological monopoly. The town’s capitalist New Jerusalem informs almost every instinct and patterns almost every human interaction. Downtown, the “essential worker” can momentarily merge with the wealthy, but only in fantasy, as they are essentially not included in the town’s giddy “growth.” For everyone but the business class, “growth” is word-voodoo for a concentration of wealth for the wealthy, racial cleansing, price inflation, wage reduction, near slave labor and unaffordable housing. Unhoused essential workers know that as prices soar, wages have lost their value and labor its meaning.

My old town is not an economic miracle. It is an economic fever dream of instant gratification, a capitalist utopia infantilizing adults. The old-timers and hippies there are now spiritually displaced; they live in a near total surround sound of decadent fun masking the economics of loneliness, of isolation for profit.

So here is warning from California, a dose of healthy cynicism for the free-market radicals and landed gentry of the Bend bubble.

If Bend goes by way of California, the Faustian bargain of your town’s head to toe makeover into an open-air mall of frantic consumerism will continue to vanish individual worth. As the unnatural profit motive (by what economists call the free market of “planned misery”) forms the basis of society and you are metaphysically starved of substance, of an authentic collective life, you will turn

inward and replace real needs with artificial needs and their satisfaction. Driven mad by grief, by the for-profit motive as the essential activity, an essentially meaningless activity, you will turn more and more to entertainment, fantasy politics, technology, and to synthetic drugs for meaningful relation. That is, you will turn to a total encirclement of machines to ward off the total encirclement of the Machine Age. Feelings of isolation, futility and desperation will rise amongst your neighbors. Your symbiotic identification with the rich downtown will still not make your workers, farmers or poor rich, only amplify manufactured needs that can never be gratified. Shantytowns will continue to spring up in your National Forests to warehouse people regarded as human garbage by the police state and media class.

As substantive needs of your collective life are systematically starved, your intellectual brain trust; the vanguard, the reformer, musician, artist, leftist, farmer and pilgrim having no social role will be moved into slums, cleansed by pure capitalism. Those amongst you who denounce Bend’s ideological project will be excluded from the economy and form a shadow, black-market class.

The healthy opposition, meanwhile, that these activist networks represented will, too, be purged. Their contrary values and competing worldviews, and a political philosophy that might cap necessities, offer meaningful dissent, or temper Bend’s economic trance; all they

might hold for hope of a Human Way of Life in Bend — will disappear.

That would be my positive prediction.

— Asher Lyman

I AM SAD... I AM MAD

I know why the Sheriff’s office has work details, and, in general, this is a good thing. Yesterday, however, one of these groups obliterated ALL of the gorgeous blue flax plants that grew on either side of the block of Murphy Rd. between 3rd and Parrell in South Bend. In the morning they were there, blooming their little hearts out…a lovely carpet of blue. By afternoon, they were just gone. Why? These flowers provided an oasis for passersby who walk or drive this way. I believe there needs to be some thought about where these crews do their work. Really…we need more Nature, not less.

— Gladys Pilz

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ONA Issues Strike Notice

St. Charles could be down hundreds of workers next week if a compromise isn’t reached

By Jack Harvel

St. Charles nursing staff gave notice that they’ll start striking on June 12 if a contract isn’t reached. Nurses at the St. Charles Bend Medical Center made public their intent to strike on June 1, after voting to authorize a strike earlier in the week. The Oregon Nurses Association collected votes from roughly 1,000 nurses between May 16 and 21, and said 96% of its members voted in favor of authorizing a strike.

“St. Charles had said in email communications to their staff, and then press releases, that the threat of a strike action is a common ploy used by nurses to advance contract negotiations,” ONA President Tammy Cline said at a press conference. “I want to tell the people of Central Oregon that that is simply not true. A strike is a very, very serious action. And it is one that ONA and the nurses here at St. Charles have taken not very lightly.”

St. Charles registered nurses haven’t gone on strike in over 40 years, though other health care professionals have engaged in strikes as recently as 2021. The hospital system and ONA have been negotiating for about six months. Bargaining last occurred in 2019, when negotiations lasted for over nine months but never amounted to a strike — though nurses did vote to authorize one. Erin Harrington, an RN and chair of ONA’s bargaining team, said the biggest demand is hiring and retaining more nurses. Though she wasn’t involved in the last bargaining session, she said the issues in the hospital system have only gotten worse since then.

“We had a lot of issues at that time [in 2019]; they have definitely escalated. We have not been able to recruit, retain, as we once were able to in this area. And

because of that the nurses that are left are really struggling. That struggle trickles down to the patient and creates conditions that none of us are comfortable with anymore,” Harrington said. Those conditions result in longer wait times for patients and missed meals and breaks for staff. Nurses and St. Charles were scheduled to meet on June 6 and 7 to continue bargaining, and a federal mediator is being brought in to aid in negotiations. If neither parties reach an agreement, the regional health care hub could be severely impacted in its operations.

“Should the nurses strike, we expect services to be greatly impacted and those impacts will be felt throughout our region. As the only Level Two Trauma Center east of the Cascades in Oregon, we believe a strike will essentially result in disruption of services for multiple counties. While we will do our best to put contingency plans and staffing into place, we also need patients to be prepared for longer wait times, cancellations of planned procedures and an increased need for medical transport hospitals in Portland, Seattle and Boise as a result of the strike,” said Iman Simmons, chief operating officer at St. Charles Health System, in a press release.

St. Charles is working on contingency plans that include bringing in temporary replacement workers and potentially shutting down services until departments' staffing returns to normal. The hospital system said they’ve already bumped up pay by $5 an hour for registered nurses at the Bend campus and is prepared to increase wages by nearly 25% over the span of the three-and-a-half year contract being negotiated, which St. Charles says averages at about $108,000 a year. St. Charles spokespeople also said they’re working on recruiting and retaining staff.

“We're offering to significantly increase shift differentials in places like night shifts and our flow pools to make sure that we can attract talented and skilled nurses to join our St. Charles team and fill the gaps where we have the hardest time recruiting,” said Julie Ostrom, a

senior nursing leader and member of St. Charles’ bargaining team. “These are just a few of the many things that we've been discussing at the table over many bargaining sessions and a reflection of some of the key issues and what we've offered.”

Simmons said St. Charles has hired 118 RNs for the Bend hospital and has brought in more than 40 from a nurse residency program. Both ONA and St. Charles said they don’t wish for a strike to occur, and hope the next bargaining sessions are more productive.

“None of us want to strike, but the nurses at St. Charles believe that taking this action is the only way that our concerns are going to be heard, taken seriously and addressed by St. Charles management,” Harrington said.

Oregon Nurses Association President Tammy Cline speaks with reporters during a press conference the day after serving a 10-day notice to strike to St. Charles.

Nurses picket outside St. Charles on April 24.

Courtesy of the Oregon Nurses Association

Jack Harvel

“None of us want to strike, but the nurses at St. Charles believe that taking this action is the only way that our concerns are going to be heard, taken seriously and addressed by St. Charles management.”

—Erin Harrington

Intimidating Note, Dead Raccoon Left at Redmond Mayor’s Law Office

Police are investigating the incident as a potential bias crime

By Jack Harvel

An unknown suspect placed a menacing note and a dead racoon at the door to Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch’s law firm offices on Monday morning, and the Redmond Police Department is investigating it as a potential bias crime. The sign referenced both Fitch and Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn with what police say is intimidating language.

“I can't go into detail, but it obviously had some hateful language in there, references on race. It's unfortunate because it's not really reflective of what our community is. But we always have some whackos out there who do what they do,” Fitch said.

The Redmond Police Department said the crime is being investigated as a potential bias crime in the second degree. That designation includes property crimes that cause substantial inconvenience to another person based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or national orientation.

“The Redmond Police Department has no tolerance for hate speech of any kind, against any person or group,” Redmond Police Chief Devin Lewis said in a press release. “We will work swiftly to resolve this case and seek to hold those who did this to our community responsible,"

states Police Chief Devin Lewis.

Redmond Police are asking anyone who may know who is responsible or witnessed any suspicious activity near the offices to report it to their non-emergency phone number. Neither Evelyn nor Fitch elaborated on the message of the letter, saying it could jeopardize a police investigation. Both expressed disappointment in the action but said it’s not indicative of Redmond and of the work the City Council is doing.

“Redmond is moving in a positive direction, and we want to keep it on that course. We're not going to be distracted by outside events, things like that, that's all that is, is a distraction. And we're going to ignore the distractions and just stay the course,” Evelyn said.

Several groups called for supporters to support the city councilors at a special meeting on June 6. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and two Bend city councilors denounced the behavior and called for people to attend the June 6 meeting. Building Redmond’s Future, a political action committee dedicated to civic education, also called for people to attend the meeting to show support.

“This is not Redmond, but it will be if we do not show up and voice our

outrage. Our City Council needs our support,” Building Redmond’s Future founder Adam DuQuette wrote in a call to action. “Let our numbers speak loudest. The more from our community that shows up, even if we do not have a chance to speak, the stronger our support. I am calling on every person to cancel plans (as I have) and show up to tomorrow night's meeting in a show of support and solidarity for our City Council.”

There’s no public comment on the agenda for the meeting, though in recent months, the public comment periods at the Redmond City Council meetings have become iincreasingly politicized. In March, Fitch paused a meeting during a raucous public comment section after the Deschutes County Republic Party Chairman and People’s Rights member Scott Stuart referred to Evelyn by name.

Activists Call for Breese-Iverson’s Resignation

The Oregon representative’s son was photographed doing a Nazi salute in front of a replica Nazi plane

By Jack Harvel

Activists demanded House Minority Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson’s (R-Prineville) resignation on Friday, June 2, after a photograph of her teenage son and another person doing Nazi salutes in front of a replica German aircraft with a swastika spread on social media. The Central Oregon Diversity Project also demanded the high school student be removed from school and that higher institutions he may have applied to be made aware of the act.

The salute occurred during a school field trip to the Erickson Aircraft collection in Madras, which houses a number of historical planes. Breese-Iverson posted an apology on Facebook the next day, for what she said was her son’s “extremely poor judgement.” She said she and her husband have spoken to the Crook County school district about disciplining her son. In the post she also included a handwritten apology that she said was written by her son.

“It was a dumb mistake. I really get that now. Doing something bad in the moment without thinking can cause harm. I apologized to anyone that was offended and have accepted the punishment handed down to me by the school and my parents,” the letter said.

Freshman State Representative Emerson Levy (D-Bend) responded to the incident online, saying she doesn’t believe Breese-Iverson personally holds or supports antisemitic beliefs, but called for greater education about the Holocaust. Levy said the photo is inexcusable and offensive, and clarified she’s speaking on behalf of herself and her Jewish family and not the Jewish community at large.

“Our children must learn history, the bad and the good, to ensure the darker moments aren’t repeated,” Levy wrote. “In an era where books are once again banned, there are some that prefer to ignore to rewrite history for their own narrative and to ease their own mind.”

Courtesy Redmond Police Department

Vikki Breese Iverson

La Asociación de Enfermeros de Oregon emite aviso de huelga

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

El personal de enfermería de St. Charles notificó que empezarán la huelga el 12 de junio si no se obtiene el contrato. Enfermeros de St. Charles Medical Center hicieron pública su intención de llevar a cabo la huelga el 1 de junio, después de que votaran para autorizar una huelga a principios de semana. La Asociación de Enfermeros de Oregon recopiló votos de aproximadamente 1,000 enfermeros entre el 16 al 21 de mayo y dijeron que el 96% de los miembros votaron en favor para autorizar una huelga.

“St. Charles compartió con su personal por correo electrónico y luego por comunicados de prensa, que la amenaza de huelga es una estrategia común utilizada por los enfermeros para avanzar con las negociaciones del contrato,”la presidenta de ONA, Tammy Cline lo comentó en una conferencia de prensa. “Quiero decirle a la gente del Centro de Oregon que eso no es cierto. Una huelga es una acción muy, muy seria. Y es algo que ONA y los enfermeros aquí en St. Charles no lo han tomado muy a la ligera.”

Los enfermeros registrados (RNs) de St. Charles no se han declarado en huelga en más de 40 años, aunque otros prestadores de salud han participado en huelgas en el 2021. El Sistema hospitalario y ONA han estado en negociaciones por aproximadamente seis meses. El último acuerdo ocurrió en el 2019, cuando las negociaciones duraron más de nueve meses pero nunca ascendieron a una huelga, aunque los

enfermeros votaron para autorizar una huelga. Erin Harrington, RN y presidenta del equipo de negociación de ONA, dijo que la petición más grande es contratar y retener a más enfermeros. Aunque no participó en la última sesión de negociación, dijo que los asuntos en el sistema hospitalario solo han empeorado desde ese entonces.

“Tuvimos muchos problemas en ese entonces [2019]; definitivamente han aumentado. No hemos podido reclutar, retener a personal, como se hacía en esta zona. Y por eso, los enfermeros que siguen presentes en verdad se están esforzando. Ese esfuerzo causa un efecto hacia el paciente y crea situaciones en las que ninguno de nosotros

nos sentimos cómodos,” comentó Harrington.

Esas situaciones contribuyen a una espera más larga para los pacientes y a que no les lleguen sus alimentos y que el personal no tome su descanso. Los enfermeros y St. Charles tenían previsto reunirse el 6 y 7 de junio para continuar con las negociaciones y se está contratando a un mediador federal para ayudar con las negociaciones. Si ninguna de las partes llega a un acuerdo, el centro de atención médica de la región podría verse gravemente afectado en sus operaciones.

“Si los enfermeros entran en huelga, los servicios podrían verse gravemente afectados y eso puede verse a lo largo

de la región. Siendo el único Centro de atención de Traumas de nivel dos al este de Oregon, creemos que una huelga interrumpiría los servicios en varios condados. Si bien haremos todo posible para implementar un plan de contingencia y personal, también necesitamos que los pacientes estén preparados para esperas más largas, cancelaciones de los procedimientos programados y un aumento en lo relacionado al transporte médico a los hospitales de Portland, Seattle y Boise como resultado de la huelga,” dijo en una rueda de prensa el señor Iman Simmons, Director de Operaciones de St.Charles Health System.

Jack Harvel

By Jack Harvel

Fifty Years of Unique Land Use

In 1973 Oregon Gov. Tom McCall signed Senate Bills 100 and 101, creating the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development and 14 statewide planning goals and protections to farmland. It was the most ambitious and powerful statewide land-use decision any state undertook before or since. No other state regulates land use to the extent Oregon does, creating a framework for landuse planning that every city and county must adhere to, and is subject to review by the DLCD.

When SB100 passed, Oregonians felt pressure about the speed of development. Suburbs exploded in the post-World War II era, with more than 1.5 million new homes built annually between 1946 and 1955. In Oregon those suburbs were placed on farmlands and forestlands in the Willamette Valley.

“The gravest threat to the environment and to the whole quality of life lies in unfettered spoiling of the land. Sagebrush subdivisions, coastal developments begun without vision, and disorderly growth in the Willamette Valley threaten to mock Oregon’s status as the environmental model for the nation,” McCall said in a 1973 speech. “We are in dire need of a state landuse policy, new subdivision laws, and new standards for planning and zoning by cities and counties.”

Oregonians at the time feared the loss of nature and farmland would fundamentally change the nature of the state. Decades before bumper stickers declaring “Bend Sucks, Don’t Move Here” adorned Central Oregonian’s Subarus, Gov. McCall had a very similar message.

“We want you to visit our state of excitement often. Come again and again. But for heaven’s sake, don’t move here to live. Or if you do have to move in to live, don’t tell any of your neighbors where you’re going,” McCall said.

SB100 lays out 19 statewide planning goals. Its first goal is public involvement, which mandates local governments to have citizen involvement programs for land use. Other goals define agricultural, forest and scenic lands, create pollution protections and call for communities to specify their recreational and housing needs. Foremost, the legislation was

intended to protect farmland and forests, but mandates to cities also created denser population centers.

The legislation was and remains controversial. Legislators introduced laws and ballot measures that would repeal or roll back SB100’s provisions as early as 1976, and other attempts were made throughout the ‘80s. In an interview with OPB, Gordon Fultz, a consultant who helped establish Oregon’s land use system, recalled having a gun pulled on him at the Capitol over the law. In the early 2000s Oregonians approved a ballot measure that reimburses rural property owners if zoning changes impact property values and allows them to retain the zoning use it was purchased as — a major contention for opponents of SB 100. The push and pull in Oregon’s land-use laws continues, with a chief focus now being affordable housing as real estate and rental prices rise.

The argument for Oregon’s land-use system

Central Oregon LandWatch serves as a local watchdog for land-use issues in the region. Though Oregon’s land-use laws are strong, they still can be skirted in quasi-judicial decisions. LandWatch monitors land developments, timber sales and water use in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties, and sounds the alarm when projects could run afoul of Oregon law through public calls to actions and lawsuits. LandWatch considers itself to be a part of Oregon’s land-use system and is a strong defender of its policies.

“The framework of Oregon's land-use system shapes countless small decisions that collectively form the societal fabric of the state. Without this system, each decision would be considered individually, including decisions to remove farmland protections or expand urban boundaries, and would be at the whims of whoever the elected official is at the moment. I think in a lot of cases, land can become whatever the highest bidder wants to make it. Instead, we have a system that takes into account a number of factors, not just profit,” said Ben Gordon, executive director of Central Oregon LandWatch.

That framework keeps industries that could conflict with each other separate. For example, industrial activities are kept off farmland and housing units are placed strategically in the most livable areas. Gordon said Oregon avoided the sprawling cities like Los Angeles or Atlanta by following an intentional path of land use. Gordon said it also helps achieve some environmental goals by reducing car travel in compact urban areas and stops encroachment onto forest and farmland.

“This balanced approach is at the core of the landuse system. It ensures an adequate supply of developable land to meet housing needs while prioritizing the majority of development within the urban growth boundaries. Simultaneously, it safeguards and retains our farm and forest lands to the greatest extent possible,” Gordon said.

LandWatch opposed Bend’s last attempted UGB expansion in 2016, and after a lot of debate and testimony from the public, experts and officials, the City Council reduced its expansion by nearly 70%. Gordon

Oregon’s land-use laws are one of a kind in the U.S. They’re both beloved and reviled, 50 years after Senate Bill 100 was signed into law

Senate Bill 100 sought to preserve farms and forestland in Oregon, but also encouraged cities to be dense.

"I think in a lot of cases, land can become whatever the highest bidder wants to make it. Instead, we have a system that takes into account a number of factors, not just profit."

— Ben Gordon

Courtesy Karaskye via Pixabay

said less than 10% of the land identified in that expansion is still undeveloped, and that the available land offers plenty of opportunities for development.

“Within Bend's urban growth boundary, which spans approximately 2,000 acres, there is an array of properties available for different types of development. Whether a developer seeks infill opportunities or prefers a greenfield site where they can build from the ground up, there is ample space to accommodate their preferences,” Gordon said.

Oregon’s land-use laws are often blamed for the high cost of living. Gordon, however, sees a national trend in housing affordability that’s even worse in states like California, where there aren’t overarching zoning laws. He also points to a goal in SB100 that specifically requires necessary housing to be built.

“I don't think it's fair to blame it on the land-use system. In fact, the land-use system has Goal 10, which is actually sort of the requirement that the necessary amount of housing be provided for all of Oregon,” Gordon said. “The goals outline high-level values that as Oregonians we want to uphold.”

The argument against

Dave Hunnicutt is the president of the Oregon Property Owners Association and a longtime critic of Oregon’s land-use laws. He philosophically disagrees with a system that restricts property rights but focuses on how this impacts opportunities to develop land and the costs carried by individuals.

“There are two things that are causing our problems. It's process, procedural process, what it takes to get an approval to do anything, and it's land supply,” Hunnicutt said. “The housing shortage that we have right now has been brewing for at least a decade. And we've told the legislature for at least that long and probably longer.”

Hunnicutt says that UGBs lower land supplies, which raises prices on land within them, and that the longer processes to build can deter development. He argues that the interpretation of UGBs as an “impenetrable wall” around cities misrepresents the original intent, which was to guide growth, not stop it.

“It went from, ‘let's have managed growth, where we make sure that we have infrastructure planned and designed in the areas where we're going to grow,’ to, ‘we're going to choose our area where we're going to expand the boundary based on farmland protection,’ which is, with the way the priority statute is set up, means that you expand the boundary into the worst possible areas for purposes of infrastructure and development that you could possibly go,” Hunnicutt said.

He outlined three models of land use. The first, and most common in the United States, is local, with cities and counties making planning and zoning decisions. The second is top-down development codes from the state, applied evenly to all communities in Oregon. Oregon is unique in that it is a hybrid of these two approaches, which Hunnicutt believes creates a moving target for developers.

“The problem with that is we get a mix of regulations that are always changing, it makes it hard for the cities. And it also makes it hard for the folks that are trying to develop,” Hunnicutt said. “It would be almost better, just to pick one or the other. Either let the cities do it, or have the state do it. But not a hybrid where we have some of both, and that's what we have here.”

Hunnicutt also believes that Oregon’s land shortages could be solved with only modest increases to available land inside UGBs. Gov. Tina Kotek issued an emergency order calling for 36,000 new housing units

a year, about twice as many as what’s currently produced in the state. Hunnicut doesn’t believe it’d be possible to do that with infilling what’s currently available.

“If you look at the amount of land that's inside urban growth boundaries in Oregon, I think the public would be shocked,” Hunnicutt said. “We house basically 99% of our population on about 1.2% of the state's land. So, we could go from 1.2% to 2%, add an additional 0.8% of the land, put it inside Urban Growth Boundaries and no one would know the difference, but it would make a huge difference in housing prices.”

On June 15 City Club will host a debate on Oregon’s land-use system and its impact on urban sprawl and housing costs. In Salem a bill could put temporary authority to redraw urban growth boundaries in Kotek’s hands. Senate Bill 4 would create a $200 million fund to advance semiconductor manufacturing, and give the governor the power to bring adjacent farmland into UGBs as industrial land until June 2024, for semiconductor manufacturing. Though narrowly targeted, it would break with Oregon’s established land-use system.

Oregon implemented its land use system as suburbs spread across the country.

Bend last updated its UGB in 2016, adding 10 expansion areas and nine opportunity areas.

Tom McCall signed Senate Bill 100 into law in 1973, which created a unique land-use system in Oregon.

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Courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service via Flickr Courtesy City of Bend

Don’t Forget About

Dad!

Treat Dad to a decadent brunch buffet at Sunriver Resort this Father’s Day. The crave-worthy spread includes a carving station, seafood bar, build-your-own biscuits and gravy, build-your-own omelets, delicious desserts, and more! After fueling up, continue the fun with a round of golf at one of our awardwinning courses, a paddle on the Deschutes River, or a game of cornhole in the Backyard. This Father’s Day, share moments together that will always matter most.

Above photo: Steve Heinrichs/Visit Central Oregon

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THURSDAY 6 /8

ABUNDANT OREGON

CELEBRATING LAND USE PLANNING SYSTEM

To celebrate the 50 years of Oregon’s land use planning system, Central Oregon LandWatch is hosting a celebration at The Commons with guest speakers Robert Liberty and Aimée Okotie-Oyekan. There’ll be live music from Joel Chadd, food, drinks and local maker vendors. Thu., June 8, 4-7pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Free.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY 6/8-11

“YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU”

HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING

Cascades Theatrical Company puts on a comedy play that you won’t want to miss. “You Can’t Take It With You” highlights the story of a grandpa and his granddaughter navigating family life. Thu.-Sat., June 8-10, 7:309:30pm and Sun., June 11, 2-4pm. Cascade Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. $27-$29.

FRIDAY 6 /9

DOGS IN A PILE WITH WATKINS GLEN

JAM BAND SENSATION

If you want to jam, this is the concert for you. Dogs In A Pile is a fun, energetic band looking to rock out with its audiences. Watkins Glen warms up the stage. Fri., June 9, 8:30pm-1am. Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $17/ adv, $20/door.

SATURDAY 6 /10

PATAGONIA WORN WEAR

NEED A FIX UP?

Patagonia’s Worn Wear team will fix any garment from any brand for free so it stays in action and out of the landfill (one garment per person). Attendees will learn about the importance of repair! Sat., June 10, Noon-5pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /10

SATURDAY 6 /10

COMEDY AT CRAFT: LEE H. TILLMAN

SURPRISES AT EVERY TURN

Lee H. Tillman is known for his laid-back delivery and hilarious surprises. Comedy shows at Craft showcase performers who will have you laughing your pants off. Don’t miss Tillman’s set. Sat., June 10, 8-9:30pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., #103, Bend. $15.

SATURDAY 6 /10

SPECIAL STORYTIME AUTHOR EVENT: “ETIQUETTE IS A BIG WORD”

MOUNTAIN BIKING ETIQUETTE

Hear from local author and athlete Lindsey Richter about her book, “Etiquette Is A Big Word.” This free author event is a special time to recognize mountain biking etiquette as the season picks up. Sat., June 10, 11-11:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6 /10

LIVING LOVING LED: LED ZEPPELIN REVERIE

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REVIVAL

This Led Zeppelin tribute band will take listeners back in time to the good ol’ days of rock ‘n’ roll. With high energy and a stellar stage setup, you won’t want to miss this one! Sat., June 10, 8am-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

ELVIS COSTELLO & THE IMPOSTERS

RIVER TUNES

Rock out with Elvis Costello at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this weekend! Mixing British and American styles, Costello’s performances are high energy and dynamic! Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets will open. Sat., June 10, 7pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $49-$99.50.

TUESDAY 6/13

SUTTLE LODGE'S WINE ON THE DECK SERIES: FOSSIL & FAWN WINERY

SUMMER WINE CELEBRATION

Every Tuesday this summer, Suttle Lodge features wine made in the Pacific Northwest, poured by local winemakers. Small seasonal plates from the Skip Kitchen will pair with the flavors. Tue., June 13, 2-6pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 HWY 20, Sisters. $60.

WEDNESDAY 6/14

THE COPPER CHILDREN W/ THE JESS RYAN BAND

PSYCHEDELIC ACID JAM-FUELED SOUNDS

Blending a mix of many genres, The Copper Children take the stage and fill the Volcanic with groovy love. Concertgoers can expect to get down to the ‘60s-inspired tunes on the dance floor. Local favorite, The Jess Ryan Band, opens. Wed., June 14, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $16.

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SATURDAY,

Cocktail Cabaret

& SAT., JULY 28–29

“Your

Humble Servant” FRI.–SUN., JULY 7–9

THREE DAYS OF MUSIC • ART DELICIOUS FOOD • VAUDEVILLE SPOKEN WORD • DANCE AND SO MUCH MORE!

S SOUND Boneyard Pub has a Stage!

Introducing “Hot Summer Nights,” a new monthly live-music event at the corner of skulls and crossbones

By Doone Lupine Williams

Rewind: Shows We Saw This Week

Courtesy Boneyard

Summer in Central Oregon is a musical feast. Here’s a recap of what the Source team enjoyed

By Nicole Vulcan

Besides making delicious craft beer for well over a decade (this year marks Boneyard Pub’s 13th Anniversary) — motorcycles, old classic cars and skulls and cross bones are a few of Boneyard Pub’s favorite things over at 1955 NE Division Street. Now adding to its unique old-town, SoCal aesthetic, the five-yearold pub has a platform for live music in the mix — its very own stage and a summerlong series of live music for us to enjoy.

Every second Sunday of the month, from June through September, the Boneyard Pub is bringing a new summer music series and event called “Hot Summer Nights.”

The events feature, “A classic car and bike cruise-in vibe with live music,” as phrased by Boneyard Pub’s General Manager Jonathan Gilliam. There will be beer (duh), dynamite Boneyard food (Gilliam believes they have the best burger and wings in town), special drinks for the occasion and “any make or model welcome” for all you car collectors out there. The first Hot Summer Night starts this Sunday, June 11 with “Bend’s Beatles Band,” JuJu Eyeball. Next, the bell-bottom rock band Superball on Sunday, July 9. And to close out the summer, Boneyard

offers its End of Summer Motorcycle Ride event on Aug. 27 with a live show by Southern-rock and Americana grit band, Sleepless Truckers. Bands that have already stealthily hit the Boneyard Pub stage include local blues band, Black Flowers Black Sun, Audio Deck, Leftslide and Redmond’s DJ Chuck Boogie. “We look for and book all kinds of genres. Classic rock, punk, funk and outlaw country” Gilliam continued.

Not only is Boneyard venturing into the local music scene, the pub is surely creating a unique and safe environment for the community. I can vouch for something special and alternative happening over at the Boneyard lot, aside from my love for the black and white, gritty Goonies aesthetic. It feels like a little campus where you’re at home with the Boneyard crew. You can even catch an appearance by Owner Tony Lawrence’s bulldog puppy named Voodoo who looks like a very cute baby dinosaur. The people there are kind with stories to tell and family businesses throughout, including the Chulitas food truck. Something about the location, too — the way it’s placed right next to the train tracks, and that old-timey saloon architecture feels like you’re on some good old Bend roots with

new things happening in the right direction. The music that they're booking is going to be the perfect soundtrack.

“Myself and the staff look forward to people having a great time. We know how to throw a party,” Gilliam told the Source Weekly. “Our gritty and edgy decor with an obvious passion for motorcycles from the founder, and half the current staff — with music playlists setting the mood from Fugazi to AC/DC to Lowrider Oldies — a separate dive bar and a beer garden with Chulitas food truck are a few things that make this place unique. The pub’s vibe is an extension of Boneyard beer itself: A welcoming environment where you can come to soak up some sun in the beer garden with the dogs.”

Boneyard Pub’s 2023 Hot Summer Nights

Sun., June 11: JuJu Eyeball

Sun., July 9th: Superball

Sun., Aug. 13th: (TBD)

Sun., Aug. 27: End of Summer Motorcycle Ride event with Sleepless Truckers

Noon-8pm

1955 NE Division St., Bend

For band inquiries: info@boneyardbeer.com

The Source staff is pretty spoiled when it comes to seeing live music. Between invites from press people and hosting some of our own shows through our colleagues at Lay It Out Events, we see a lot of music! Throughout the summer, look for this occasional column recapping the shows we saw and what we thought.

The season at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater kicked off in late May, and by now the town has settled into its reality of hearing tunes blasting up and down river a few times a week. On June 1, I caught Julia Wolf, Arizona and Quinn XCII – a trio of fun, youthful bands. Synth pop band Arizona was what caught my eye ahead of the show, and its sound did not disappoint.

On June 2 I caught In a Landscape, Hunter Noack’s traveling classical piano show, in Drake Park. Noack, who grew up in Bend, now takes his piano to remote, nature-filled locales all over the West in order to introduce classical music to those who haven’t experienced it before, and it’s magical.

On Saturday, Source staffer Richard Sitts caught rock n’ roll/surf/blues guitarist extraordinaire at the BBQ, Blues & Whiskey Fest at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo.

“It was a perfect evening to enjoy some live music with friends,” Sitts said. What a week!

Sleepless Truckers (playing Hot Summer Nights Sun., Aug. 27) perform at Boneyard Pub for the recent 13th Anniversary Party in May.

Richard Sitts

Gary Hoey and band rocked the night away.

CALENDAR

Revival Vintage Way Back Whensdays with Revival Vintage: Live ‘Tiny Desk’ Performances, Free Bevs, and Vintage Shopping Every first Wednesday, Revival Vintage will throw it down with Way Back Whensdays! Each month hosts a live Tiny Desk session, performed by a fresh rotation of local musicians and DJs. As per usual, free local bevs and bites will be available, while the vintage shopping will be ample. Head to the Instagram for details (@revivalvintagebend).

First Wednesday of every month, 6-9:30pm. Free.

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

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

Worthy Brewing Eric Leadbetter Duo Join for live music from Eric Leadbetter duo. Check them out! 7-9pm. Free.

8 Thursday

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

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

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

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

9 Friday

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

Bend Church United Methodist The Ballybogs The six-piece group plays driving instrumental music as well as powerful and sometimes funny Irish songs. Made up of longtime professional musicians, the band has been performing around Central Oregon since 2017. The group’s instrumentation includes fiddles, Uillean pipes, traditional Irish flute, concertina, guitar and bouzouki. 7pm. Free.

Bend Cider Co. Matt Gwinup: Acoustic Classical Guitar Guitarist Matthew Gwinup brings together modern and traditional styles into a virtuosic musical experience. From classical guitar works to the Beatles, his repertoire has something for everyone. Come sit in our garden, sip cider and enjoy the music. 5-7pm. Free.

Bunk+Brew Backyard General Mojo’s

Take Bunk+Brew General Mojo’s is back in Bend! Catch the band that rocked Bunk+Brew last summer! See them create the type of music that you’d love to have soundtrack a sunny spring day, with sun flares hitting your eyes, and a little bit of mushroom magic swirling in your head. Don’t miss! Noon-10pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project Johnny Bourbon Johnny Bourbon is a lifelong poet and musician who honed his skills writing and performing in various alt-country and punk rock bands from the age of 17. 5-7pm. Free.

7 Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo and Pint Night with Volunteers in Medicine Get ready for a night of sipping, socializing and giving back.

Avid Cider is hosting a bingo and pint night to benefit Volunteers in Medicine. During the event, Avid Cider will donate two dollars from every pint sold and 20% of all packaged products sold. Cash prizes for bingo winners! 5:30-8pm. Free.

Bend Brewing Company Ghost of Brian Craig An evening with Ghost of Brian Craig, solo acoustic musician with a unique and captivating rock sound. The music is infused with the rich combination of the American southwest sounds with the cultural influences of the Pacific Northwest. 6-8pm. Free.

Bevel Craft Brewing 3 of We Grab a beer and meet out on the Bevel patio every Wednesday for free local live music from May-September! 6-8pm. Free.

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

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

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 John Shipe

Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!

6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

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

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.

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

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer!

6:30-8pm. Free.

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

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

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

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Klassixs Ayreband Rock ‘n’ roll with the ‘50s and ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll! Repertoire includes many of your favorites. . . “Great Balls of Fire,” “Little Darlin’,” “YMCA,” “Dream Lover,” “Ol’ Fashion Rock n’ Roll” and many more. A night of great music and sing along! Chairs and tables provided for you. 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

High Desert Music Hall Open Mic Comedy Night Featuring Special Guest Comic: Billy Brant

Come tell your jokes, every 2nd Thursday of the month. All are welcome to perform. Sketch, improv and musical comedy encouraged also. Second Thursday of every month, 7-9pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Scott Brownwood Guitar songster delivering rock folk. 9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Eric Leadbetter

Great classic and blues rock covers and originals. 7-9pm. Free.

River’s Place The Jugulars A family friendly local band who plays everyone’s favorite music from multiple genres. Come enjoy and bring your dancing shoes. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

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

Worthy Beers & Burgers Karaoke Night

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

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards The Tangents Bring friends together that love music and love to jam and you get a great great band. . . The Tangents will play great dance music at the Vineyard you don’t want to miss. From the Beatles to the Eagle, they will play great covers and a few originals! 6-9pm. $20/adults, free/children 12 and under.

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.

High Desert Music Hall Bingo Party Charity Night for Every Child Join at High Desert Music Hall for a charity night of bingo for Every Child hosted by The YOUNI movement. This isn’t your average bingo! Bingo Cards cost $2. Blackout round cards cost $5. 6:30-9pm. $10-$20.

Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff. Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm. Free admission.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino

Room/Annex Dogs In A Pile with Watkins Glen Parallel 44 Presents Dogs In A Pile with Watkins Glen. Parallel 44 is so excited to bring its favorite up-and-coming compositional jam band sensation to Bend for the first time. These East Coast fellas can play for their lives and their buzz is fierce in the jam scene right now. 8:30pm-1am. $17/adv, $20/door.

Living Loving Led will jam out and take listeners back in time for a Led Zeppelin show to remember, on Sat., June 10 at 8pm at the Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Courtesy Craig Alan Photography

Nome Italiano Mikey Bilello Free all ages live music with Mikey Bilello! Mikey gained traction through busking in Santa Cruz and playing farmers markets around the bay area, then decided to relocate to Bend, and plays a hybrid electric/ bass fingerstyle guitar. www.mikeybilello.com 6-8pm. Free.

The Capitol Comedy Night at The Capitol with Jamie Carbone Jamie Carbone is a comedian whose lifetime of awkward experiences and faking adulthood have helped them find a voice for themselves, originally in West Virginia, then Chicago, now Portland. They have been a featured performer for showcases and festivals across the country, are a regular performer at Portland’s Helium Comedy Club, and was named one of the Portland Mercury’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy. 7-9pm.

Worthy Brewing Superball Join for free live music from Superball! Superball is a rock band from Bend, doing bell-bottom rock from the mid ‘60s to the mid ‘80s. 7-9pm. Free.

10 Saturday

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

Cafe des Chutes My Band Anna, Shaene Marie Pascal and Sage + June Join for an intimate evening of art, music and community ft. My Band Anna, Shaene Marie Pascal and Sage + June. The café will be open all day from 8am-9pm and attendees are invited to arrive early to enjoy food, craft cocktails and natural wines. 6pm.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

Comedy at Craft: Lee H Tillman Lee H Tillman has a low-key delivery, but please do not mistake his laid-back delivery for complacency. There are surprises at every turn. 8-9:30pm.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Toast & Jam What happens when some new, “old” friends figure out through a series of unanticipated encounters that they were meant to make some music together and smiling so hard while doing it, their faces hurt? You get TNJ. . . a NW-based band from Bend delivering unprecedented vocal harmonies. 6-9pm. $30/adults, free/children 12 & under.

Flights Wine Bar Live Music at Flights Come grab a great glass of wine, have an incredible dinner and enjoy live music every Saturday at Flights Wine Bar. 6-8pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Elvis Costello & the Imposters Since returning to the road in the summer of 2021, in the guise of “Elvis Costello & The Layabouts”, E.C. and The Imposters - Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas, Davey Faragher and augmented by Texas guitarist Charlie Sexton - have undertaken three tours in the United States and one in the U.K. and northern Europe. 7pm. $45-$99.50.

High Desert Music Hall Music in Public

Places: 27th Street Brass Quintet Enjoy an hour of music courtesy of the Central Oregon Symphony. The 27th Street Brass Quintet, in its 7th year, is made up of Central Oregon musicians mostly from the Central Oregon Symphony. This is an in-person program. 1-2pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Chris Franjola

Comedy Night Join at High Desert Music Hall for a night of stand-up comedy with special guest Chris Franjola. Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard on his wildly successful podcast “Cover to Cover.” 7pm. $25.

Maragas Winery Broadway and Beyond

Samantha Maragas warms up for the Boston Conservatory Summer Intensive singing live — Broadway and beyond. 1-3pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill The Substitutes Classic pop rock music! 8-11pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions

Jefferson Hope Trio — self-professed “suckers for a ballad,” the trio tint their vocal-forward selections from the jazz songbook with R&B, pop and Americana. 6-8pm. Free.

Seventh Mountain Resort Superball The late ‘60s, ‘70s, to mid-’80s, is back and Superball is ready to rock! Featuring guitarist Kye Kennedy, bassist Dan Larsson (both from the wildly popular Beatles cover band, Juju Eyeball), and guitar player David Miller, plus drummer extraordinaire Sean Rule. 5-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Club Palmys: Intergalactic Dance Par-Tea Club Palmys pop-up dance par-tea. Intergalactic-themed. DJ Mystic will perform. Dope prizes for best dressed! 8:30pm1am. $5.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Living Loving

Led: Led Zeppelin Reverie Exciting, enchanting and uplifting. This is the experience of Living Loving Led in concert. A sonically and visually stunning rock ‘n’ roll revival of Led Zeppelin, a revelatory band for revolutionary times. 8-11:59pm. $18.

11 Sunday

The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

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

Boneyard Pub JuJu Eyeball at Boneyard Pub

JuJu Eyeball, Bend’s Beatles band, is kicking off Hot Summer Nights at Boneyard Pub. Food and drink specials, live music and tons of fun! 4-7pm. Free.

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

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 Sun Threaders Ethereal violin of Leah Beshore & Evan Mullins on acoustic guitar and fiddle or bass. 5-7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon is partnering with the YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon

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

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Summer

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

12 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

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

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

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

High Desert Music Hall Trivia Night:

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

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

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

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

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Big Lawn Series: Bart Budwig Bart sounds like John Prine, plays like Hoyt Axton and looks like well. . . Bart Budwig. He will be joined by Astoria-based band The Hackles, comprised of Luke Ydstie, Kati Claborn and Halli Anderson. Grab a beer at the boathouse, bring a chair and enjoy the music on the lawn! 6-8pm. Free.

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

13 Tuesday

10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing Facility Think Wild Trivia Night Join Think Wild for its monthly Trivia Night at 10 Barrel East Side! Test your knowledge of Central Oregon’s wildlife, outdoors and conservation to win great prizes! Be sure to bring a charged phone to submit your answers! 7:30-9pm. Free.

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

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

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

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free. River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win money and support a local nonprofit. In June, everyone will play for Central Oregon Veterans Outreach. Cards $1-$5. 6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Night Moves Minneapolis-based quartet Night Moves return with the psychedelic new song, “Fallacy Actually.” The first track in a series of new singles to be released incrementally over the next year, “Fallacy Actually” is a head-spinning swirl of layered synths, harmonica, and guitar and a fitting introduction to the band’s next chapter. 8-11:59pm. $18.

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.

14 Wednesday

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

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

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

Bart Budwig will perform at Suttle Lodge & Boathouse for the first show of the Big Lawn Series. Joining Budwig on stage will be Astoria-based band The Hackles, composed of Luke Ydstie, Kati Claborn and Halli Anderson.

Courtesy Bart Budwig Facebook

CALENDAR EVENTS

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

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

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

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Evan Mullins

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

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

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

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open

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

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

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

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

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

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

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

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

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

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

The Yard @ Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems

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

MUSIC

Abundant Oregon Join to celebrate 50 years of Oregon’s revolutionary land use planning system — with food, music, art, local vendors and more! All are welcome — just be sure to RSVP. June 8, 4-7pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 541-647-2930 ext. 806. alex@colw.org. Free.

East Bend: Teen & Young Adult Ukulele

Workshop Come learn the ukulele with Cinda Johnson! Twelve ukuleles are available for participants to play, and they will be handed out first come first serve. Participants who bring their own ukulele are invited to join as well. This workshop is intended for teens and new adults (15-25).

June 10, 1:30-3pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3121062. Elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

Sunday Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Reiki Sound bath is a passive healing journey with crystal bowls. Bring comfy clothing, pillow and blanket or mat. Sun, May 7, 6:30-7:45pm and Sundays, 6:30-7:45pm. Through Aug. 27. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-350-8448. clare@kevinkubota.com. $15-$25.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

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

Dance Meditation with Shiv Dance Meditation with Shiv is a unique movement mediation to create space for you to freely dance. Join on Saturday afternoon for some sun and movement in Bend. Saturdays, 1-2pm. Through Sept. 9. The Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: activities@juniperpreserve.com. $25.

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

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

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. Unit A320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-in.

Scottish Country Dance A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.

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

FILM EVENTS

Page to Screen Family Movie Matinee

Embark on a journey with an unlikely hero: an ogre named Shrek. Based on William Steig’s Shrek!, this classic film has quirky characters and humor for all ages—a hit for the whole family! This program is free, tickets are not required. June 11, 1-3pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ARTS + CRAFTS

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

Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend. com for information on current shows. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.

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

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

From busking to playing on stages around the West Coast, Mikey Bilello is a master finger-picking guitarist. He will play at Nome Italiano on Friday, June 9 at 6pm.

Mikey Bilello

Heidi Schwegler, In Praise of Fragmentation Join Scalehouse in welcoming Heidi Schwegler, In Praise of Fragmentation May 5 through June 24. More at: https:// www.scalehouse.org/artist-heidi-schwegler. Wednesdays-Saturdays-Noon Through June 24. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Free.

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

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

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

Second Saturday at the Gallery Enjoy free food and libations at the Artists Gallery Sunriver Village the 2nd Saturday of each month. Work of 30 local artists is on display and here’s your chance to meet some of those artists. Second Saturday of every month, 4-6pm. The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-8704. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market Join for opening day of the Sisters Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Sisters! Shop from over 35 local farmers, ranchers, artisan food producers, and makers. Live music with Sugar Sweet String Band at 11:30am! Sisters Farmers Market is presented by the nonprofit Seed to Table. Sundays, 10am2pm. Through Sept. 24. Fir St. Park, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Free.

The Spirit of Central Oregon Photo

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

Student Pottery Sale and Kid’s Corner Come support the amazing students at Tumalo School of Pottery as they sell their wares from this school year. They will also have a kids corner for younger artist to make a pinch pot animal out of air dry clay. June 10, 11am2pm. The Bite, 19860 7th St., Tumalo. Contact: 321-432-8009. yvonne@tumaloschoolofpottery.com. Free.

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

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

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Best Year Yet: Creating Habits & Routines for 2023 This workshop is designed to help you build more sustainable habits and routines that support you through each season of life while honoring your energy, upholding boundaries, and creating a life you truly love. Key topics include: routine building, habit stacking, and aspects of self-love/self-care. June 13, 6-7pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Mayflower Event: “The Pilgrims: What is fact? What is fiction?” What do people really know about the English who came to the New World in 1620? Find answers to your Mayflower questions backed by the latest archeological and historical research. Also, speak with historians and genealogists while viewing all kinds of related 1600s items. June 10, 10am. The Bridge Church, 2398 W. Antler Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-548-8703. skaketbooksandart@ gmail.com. Free, donations accepted.

THEATER

Fun Home the Musical Little Town Productions, in collaboration with Ellipse Theatre Community and Musical Impressions Studios, will present the musical “Fun Home” by Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron, adapted from Alison Bechdel’s groundbreaking graphic memoir. Wed, June 14, 7-9pm, Thu, June 15, 7-9pm, Fri, June 16, 7-9pm, Sat, June 17, 7-9pm, Mon, June 19, 7-9pm, Tue, June 20, 7-9pm, Thu, June 22, 7-9pm and Fri, June 23, 7-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964. Readers Theater Is there a play that you’ve always wanted to read but you don’t have enough friends (or voices in your head) for all the characters? Join us one Saturday morning a month as we explore new, original and classical plays, drink coffee and get to know others in the local theatre community. Second Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Cascade Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. Free.

You Can’t Take It With You In this hilarious and heart warming play, Grandpa shepherds a large and extended family of charming eccentrics. His granddaughter, Alice, embarrassed by her family’s craziness, falls for her boss, Tony, son of a rich Wall Street tycoon. She fears their two families will never come together. Thu, June 8, 7:30-9:30pm, Fri, June 9, 7:309:30pm, Sat, June 10, 7:30-9:30pm and Sun, June 11, 2-4pm. Cascade Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $27-$29.

WORDS

Author Event: “Mount Bachelor: A History” by Glenn Voelz Join Bend author Glenn Voelz to discuss his new book, “Mount Bachelor: A History.” This is a ticketed event requiring a $5 fee or purchase of the book. Fees and books can be purchased through Eventbrite. June 8, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

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

Current Fiction Book Club Please join for Current Fiction Book Club. The group will discuss “I Have Some Questions For You” by Rebecca Makkaii. June 7, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Downtown Bend: Writers WorkingBuild a Better Author Bio with COWG

Discover new tricks for crafting your author biography. You can attend this program in-person or take part online. Come find out what to include and exclude in a strong author bio, practice what you learn, then give and get feedback for polishing. June 13, 5:30-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Hello! Storytime Hello, and welcome to Roundabout Books Storytime! Roundabout is looking forward to sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun. June 14, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Please join for Nonfiction Book Club. The group will discuss “Poverty By America” by Matthew Desmond. June 9, 9-10am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Raging Writers Writing Workshop & Open Mic Raging Writers is a free, inclusive and respectful creative writing opportunity and open mic. No food or beverage available, but plenty of inspiration and energy on tap. Located every 2nd Sunday at Spork. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm. Spork, 937 NW Newport Ave., Bend. Contact: icooper435@gmail.com. Free.

Special Storytime Author Event: Etiquette is a Big Word by Lindsey Richter Please join for a free story time with local author and mountain biking enthusiast Lindsey Richter as she shares her book, “Etiquette is a Big Word,” about proper mountain biking etiquette. This event is free, but please reserve your spot at the Eventbrite link. June 10, 11-11:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:304:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ETC.

Bingo and Dog Adoption Event Come play some bingo at Midtown Yacht Club benefiting Street Dog Hero! A night of high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! There will be food trucks, cold drinks and some pups looking for their forever homes. Wed, June 7, 6-8pm and Wed, Aug. 16, 6-8pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 Northeast 4th St., Bend. Free.

Lee H. Tillman is a comedian who performs with a low-key delivery and wins the audience over with his jokes. Tillman will perform at Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Sat., June 10 at 8pm.

Courtesy Lee H Tillman Instagram

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

WWOLF Event at DD Ranch Willing Workers on Local Farms (WWOLF) is a community program of Central Oregon Locavore with the goal of lending a hand to local farmers and ranchers while educating participants about the true nature of local food. WWOLF gathers ‘packs’ of volunteers to help farmers prepare for the season. June 11, 9am-1pm. DD Ranch, 3836 NE Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne. Contact: 541-6337388. gwen@centraloregonlocavore.org. Free, but registration required.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Biz and Bevs at Work-Collective Join the Bend business community for the “Biz & Bevs” event at work-collective! This will be a time for people to gather, network and hear from our venue hosts and nonprofit featuring the American Red Cross. June 8, 4:30-6pm. Work-Collective, 2900 Northwest Clearwater Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-382-3221. colleen@bendchamber.org. Free.

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

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

Free Sun’s Out Buns Out Hump Day

Patagonia Worn Wear

Does your favorite piece of gear need a little help? This Saturday, Worn Wear will fix it for free—any brand, one garment per person—so it stays in action and out of the landfill. Good times. Great vibes. Come hang! June 10, Noon-5pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

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 Rock Gym BIPOC Climb Night

Join Vamonos Outside and the BRG for its monthly BIPOC climbing night. Second Tuesday of every month. Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Ct., Bend. $15.

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.

Dog Adoption Event by Street Dog Hero

Join at The Dog House Brewyard in Redmond for an adoption event by Street Dog Hero. Come check out their new space before their grand opening and meet the available dogs in their fully fenced play area! June 11, 10am-2pm. The Dog House Brewyard, 827 Southwest Glacier Ave., Redmond. Free.

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

Autocross Club Meeting Join the Autocross Club of Central Oregon and drive your car in low-cost high-performance driving competitions around Central Oregon. Come to the meeting to learn more about this season’s events at Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds, Hoodoo Ski Area and Oregon Raceway Park. Second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Through Sept. 15. Deschutes Junction Pizza Grill Taphouse, 2940 N. Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-325-2114. taureaudor@ hotmail.com. Free.

Paddle with Bend Boarding Babes It’s going to be hot and half way through the week. . . bring them buns out in the sun! Just a wee weekday paddle in town, upstream and on down. All levels welcome. June 7, 5pm. Bend Boarding Babes Launch, 266 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. Free.

Intermittent Fasting/Keto Diet Group

Whether you are a beginner, advanced participant or just curious about keto/intermittent fasting. . . Join! Together, the group will explore information, books and discuss restaurant finds, recipes and plan events to support short and medium term fasting options and opportunities for fun meal get togethers! (App: “Meetup” to register) Second Monday of every month, 6-8pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Bend. Contact: tmvolz1@gmail.com. TBD by the group.

Cog Wild Progression Session

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

Redmond Running Group Run All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

Sisters Rodeo The Sisters Rodeo, also known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” showcases a variety of rodeo events and activities, such as barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and more. June 7. Contact: 541-549-0121. info@ sistersrodeo.com. $18-$24, Sunday $16-$22.

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

Share your professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon. score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.

Ribbon Cutting for Partners In Care

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bend Italian Culture and Language

Meetup Group This group of people is interested in learning the culture and language of Italy. It welcomes all who have an interest in this area. Join this Saturday for a time of learning, culture, conversation and making new friends. Joshua and Patricia are looking forward to meeting everyone. Meet upstairs in the Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-981-0230. spaceneedle62wf@ hotmail.com. Free.

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

Beverages and Business Cards

Monthly Professional Mingle! This group exchange business cards and talk business while enjoying good food, good company and good drinks. This event is sponsored by C.J. Adrien and S.E.A Crab House. Second Tuesday of every month, 4:30-6:30pm. Through Nov. 13. Contact: 541-819-0443. beveragesandbusinesscards@ gmail.com. Free.

Bird Photography Workshop Join professional photographer Sue Dougherty for a bird photography lecture and field trip. Learn how to use your camera equipment and gain tips and tricks for photographing wildlife. BYO camera. Lecture: Thursday, June 8 (6-8pm) at East Bend Library Meeting Room. Field Trip: Saturday, June 10 (7-10am) @ Calliope Crossing. Thu, June 8, 6-8pm and Sat, June 10, 7-10am. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-8294. sadie@thinkwildco.org. $80.

Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Entrance on Staats St. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. curbdaherb@gmail.com. Free.

Membership 101: Maximizing Your

Membership – June 13 This upbeat, interactive orientation is designed to help new, current and prospective members learn how to utilize their Bend Chamber membership for maximum effectiveness. Space it limited. June 13, 10-11am. Bend Chamber, 1567 Chandler Ave., Ste 204, Bend. Free.

Paws & Pints Come talk dogs and make friends with other like minded folks! Join us for a hosted beverage and there may even be an adorable puppy or two looking to meet their perfect person! First Wednesday of every month, 5-7pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

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

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self-confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

Dogs In A Pile will rock the stage at the Domino Room on Friday, June 9 at 8:30pm. This jam band will be joined by Watkins Glen.

Courtesy Dogs In A Pile Facebook

The Festival is a multi-day immersion in yoga and adventure that could only happen in beautiful Bend, Oregon!

Join us for a yoga celebration that will elevate your practice, wellness, and wholeness, featuring asana intensives, workshops, wellness sessions, themedpractices, yin, vinyasa, meditation, partner yoga, mountain biking, paddle boarding, hiking, kirtan, DJ, and more.

This is an inclusive event: all bodies, all practices, all beings are welcomed and supported.

Photo of Sianna Sherman by Robert Sturman,

THURSDAY, JUNE 8

6:30am

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL with Natalie Bowker

8:00am

UNDERSTANDING THE SACRUM: THE KEY TO THE SPINE with Ian LeMasters

8:30am

YOGA, HIKE AND BREW AT SMITH ROCK STATE

PARK with Wildland

Guiding Company

Join local guides Khyra and Cody for a guided yoga, hike and brew tour!

The experience begins with a relaxing and grounding outdoor yoga class with views of Smith Rock. We will set off on our three and a half mile guided hike with beautiful river views, stopping along the way to learn about the history and culture of Central Oregon and Bend. The geological and rock climbing history of Smith Rock State Park will be highlighted on the tour. We will return to our starting point and end the hike by enjoying a cold and refreshing local beer. Join us for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture!

MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR + YOGA FOR ATHLETES WITH COG with Wild and Rebecca Bell

10:00am

CHANT YOUR HEART OPEN | A SINGING, MANTRA AND BHAKTI MASTERCLASS with Ananda Das

1:30pm

DESCHUTES RIVER OPEN PADDLE with Paddle Board Oregon

STABLE AND FREE: JOINT MOBILITY PERSPECTIVES IN ASANA with Christina Sell

MASTERING THE ART OF YOGA

PHOTOGRAPHY with Robert Sturman

Discover the secrets of how to make powerful, poetic images celebrating the beauty of the humanity, using the expressive art of yoga as our foundation. Let acclaimed photographer and artist, Robert Sturman teach you the essentials as well as his special tips. No expensive camera required; all you need is the phone in your hand.

2:30pm

DESCHUTES RIVER OPEN PADDLE with Paddle Board Oregon

4:15pm

DESCHUTES RIVER OPEN PADDLE with Paddle Board Oregon

5:30pm

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES

RIVER TRAIL + WILDCRAFTED TEA with Rooted Presence, Mindy Lockhart

Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bath” and just means to take in the atmosphere of the forest. It is a practice of spending time in forested areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. Part meditation and part nature connection, forest bathing can help you tame your mental chatter and embrace the sensations you feel in your body, helping you find yourself in the present moment. Your guide offers a guided sensory meditation and invitations to dive deep into sensory experience, activating the parasympathetic nervous system to relax and restore your body. The experience concludes with wildcrafted tea.

9:00pm

QIGONG AND STARGAZING MEDITATION with Rebecca Nickerson

9:30pm

STAR GAZING PADDLE ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER with Paddle Board Oregon

FRIDAY JUNE 9

6:30am

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL with Natalie Bowker

8:00am

YOGA, HIKE AND BREW AT SMITH ROCK STATE PARK with Wildland Guiding Company

8:30am

I’LL DO IT MY WAY – MAKING ASANA YOUR OWN with Annie Carpenter

As our practice evolves, we gain the confidence and inner intelligence to adjust the “classic” poses to suit who are and who we are becoming. In this workshop we will move through many of the most beloved and oft-practiced poses and try on subtle variations that may help us get deeper and truly embrace the essential reasons we practice each one. This is not mutiny! Rather we’ll embody an open-minded inquiry into the question, “Who am I?” An Exclusive 2-hour Masterclass with a giant in American yoga, Annie Carpenter.

MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR + YOGA FOR ATHLETES with Cog Wild and Rebecca Bell

11:00am

PADA BANDHA: SETTING THE ANCHOR with Ian LeMasters

1:30pm

STABLE & FREE | JOINT MOBILITY PERSPECTIVES IN ASANA with Christina Sell YOGA + WRITING with Shanan Kelley

ALCHEMY OF YOGA | A RASA YOGA IMMERSION FOR TEACHERS with Sianna

Sherman and Ananda Das

Transform your practice with the power of yoga in a whole new way! Alchemy is a transformational process to awaken creative energy and turn lead into spiritual gold. In this Rasa Yoga Immersion for students and teachers, Sianna will teach you practices for healing, empowerment, and lifelong inspiration. Learn how asana and pranayama work together with mantra, mudra and meditation. Be inspired by the philosophy of yoga and learn ways to activate themes into your practice and teaching. This Rasa Yoga Immersion is designed to inspire the artistry of your life. It includes deep practice, interactive learning, and fun ways to study and grow together. Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, and soul alchemy. CEUs available through Sianna Sherman for this session.

4:00pm

PADDLE STRONG ON THE DESCHUTES

RIVER with Paddle Board Oregon

4:30pm

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES

RIVER TRAIL with Natalie Bowker

5:30pm

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES

RIVER TRAIL + WILDCRAFTED TEA with Rooted Presence, Mindy Lockhart

8:30pm

SUNSET PADDLE ON THE DESCHUTES

RIVER with Paddle Board Oregon

8:45pm

GLOW WITH THE FLOW, A SOUND OFF™

DJ EXPERIENCE with Sianna Sherman and DJ Giancarlo

Grab your glow sticks and black light paint! It’s time to Glow with the Flow! We’ll meet at Troy Field in downtown Bend—a historic spot of green space locals have fought hard to protect and preserve from development. With the use of high-quality Sound Off™ Headphones, you’ll have DJ Giancarlo’s sweet sounds along with Sianna’s voice to guide you fed directly to you – no ambient sounds to distract you from your body, breath and movement. Doors Open at 8:30pm. Please bike, walk or rideshare if at all possible. If you must drive to Troy Field, leave early to ensure ample time to find parking and arrive at the event unrushed and open-hearted! This is an expertly taught alllevels vinyasa practice. No experience with vinyasa is required, although it will be helpful.

Remember: YOU belong here. All bodies, all beings, all paths are encouraged to join in!

A RARE TRIP TO THE PNW

for Acclaimed Photographer

ROBERT STURMAN

Learn His Photography Tips or Schedule a Yoga Photo Shoot

The festival is honored to host acclaimed artist, photographer and TEDTalk presenter, Robert Sturman. A dedicated yoga practitioner, Robert has increasingly focused on capturing the timeless grace and embodied mindfulness of āsana in his work. Whether set in the streets of Manhattan or the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, his work reminds us that there is beauty everywhere.

His portfolios include work in the Africa Yoga Project, the Prison Yoga Project, and the Veterans’ Yoga Project, as well as a wide-ranging repertoire from yogis perched on rocks at the edge of the Pacific Ocean to African orphans practicing in Kenya. In the Prison Yoga Project, Robert photographed death row inmates practicing yoga at San Quentin Prison.

Some of his honors include being the Official Artist of the 47th Grammy Awards, the FIFA World Cup Artist Representing America, numerous magazine covers, and serving as the Official Artist of the 2008 United States Olympics. He’s also been the subject of two separate New York Times articles celebrating his photographs of yoga from around the world. During the festival, there are three ways to meet and be inspired by this truly oneof-a-kind artist:

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

6:30am

SUNRISE STRETCH + PLANT-SPIRIT MEDITATION WITH BLUE LOTUS with Ashley Lorenzo

8:00am

LIFT EACH OTHER UP | OPENING CEREMONY WITH YOGA + COMMUNITY RITUAL with Sianna Sherman, Kavita MacMillan, and Ananda Das

MOUNTAIN BIKING TOUR with Cog Wild (Add-on ticket req’d)

10:30am

IT’S PLAYTIME! ALL LEVELS ACROYOGA with Deven Sisler and Susan Holland Towey

LOVE YOUR HAMSTRINGS TO FREE YOUR SPINE with Annie Carpenter

NAVIGATE TRANSITIONS with Ease with Yvonne Kingsley

A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE | INVERSIONS

WORKSHOP with Rebecca Bell

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL WITH WILDCRAFTED TEA FULL with Mindy Lockhart

THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION & YOGA with Dr. Emily Wolbers

1:00pm

CONSCIOUS DANCE, A DJ EXPERIENCE with Petit Davina, and Antonio Gatto

OPTIMIZE YOUR HORMONAL HEALTH with Marie Agnew

WHO YOU ARE HELPS THE WORLD | THE YOGA OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA with Libby Cox

THE UPPER PRANA PONDS: YIN YOGA FOR THE HEART & LUNGS with Kali Basman and Kavita MacMillan

1:30pm

GROW YOUR LOTUS with Rebecca Bell

3:30pm

AWAKEN CREATIVE FLOW with Alexandra Lyon

FROM EARTH TO SKY | CREATING A RELATIONSHIP TO THE 5 GREAT ELEMENTS with Liz Skarvelis

FINDING INNER PEACE | AN INTRODUCTION TO THE DAŚAŚĀNTAYAḤ OR THE TEN ŚĀNTI (PEACE) MANTRAS with Claudette Evans

PHOENIX RISING, A SOUND OFF™ EXPERIENCE with Vince Brown

• Book your own yoga photo shoot, advanced asana not required. Contact Robert to begin the collaboration at robert@robertsturmanstudio.com

• Thursday workshop, Mastering the Art of Yoga Photography at Hanai.

• Friday evening dharma talk with catered reception by A Broken Angel, “Seeing Humanity Through a Photographer’s Lens” at Hanai.

All of these are Community Events of the festival, available to the public with single-session ticket, no festival pass required. Special tickets available at bendyogafestival.com/festival-pass

GET GROUNDED: MULA BANDHA with Kali Basman

5:30pm

A “SUMMER” YOGA HAPPY HOUR ON THE DESCHUTES with Petit Davina, Antonio Gatto DHARMA TALK: SEEING HUMANITY THROUGH A PHOTOGRAPHER’S LENS + RECEPTION WITH THE ARTIST sponsored by Chattra, with Robert Sturman

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL WITH WILDCRAFTED TEA with Mindy Lockhart

9:30pm

STAR GAZING PADDLE ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER with Lori Skiles

(Add-on ticket req’d)

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

6:30am

LOCKS, KEYS & THE FOUR IMMEASURABLES | WHERE THE YOGA SUTRAS AND BUDDHISM INTERSECT with Becky Nickerson

8:00am

HIP-FLEXOR HEAVEN with Annie Carpenter

Join Annie for a last day of the festival deep dive and deep release for your psoas. This over-used and sensitive muscle tends to be imbalanced, weak and/or tight. We’ll do a quieting and calming mix of poses and gentle movements to build awareness, balance and create a deep and sweet release for both body and soul.

LIGHT UP THE TEMPLE: RASA YOGA

GĀYATRĪ FLOW with Ananda Das, and Sianna Sherman

THIRD EYE CHAKRA FLOW | INTUITION

FLOW with Ashley Lorenzo

SUBTLE ENERGETICS & ANATOMY OF THE SHOULDER GIRDLE with Kali Basman

Explore the most mobile (and therefore most vulnerable and injury prone) region of the body—

the subtle energetics of these versatile joints, using yoga therapy to remedy joint instability, reverse well established patterns of tension, and distribute harmonious Qi flow through the heart, chest, arms, wrists and fingers.

10:30am

FOREST BATHING ON THE DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL WITH WILDCRAFTED TEA with Mindy Lockhart

THE PRACTICE OF GĀYATRĪ | A BLESSING OF CLARITY AND DEVOTION with Claudette Evans

THE GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION & YOGA with Dr. Emily Wolbers

RESTORATIVE PARTNER YOGA with Deven Sisler, and Susan Holland Towey WHO YOU ARE HELPS THE WORLD | THE YOGA OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA with Libby Cox

THE POWER OF BREATH with Yvonne Kingsley

1:30pm

THE COURAGEOUS HEART with Ananda Das

2:30pm

RIVER PLUNGE

Let’s cap the closing experience with a plunge in the Deschutes River! You can make this a quiet and mindful release of all you’re letting go of—the apana—or you can make this joyous and exuberant, a cleansing celebration. Check in with yourself at the end of the festival, and decide what approach will best serve you.

Photos courtesy of Annie Carpenter

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We’re Bringing Gammon Back! All skills (and ages) welcome! B.Y.O.Board if possible. Join for fun and game. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Through June 7. The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Dr., Ste 140, Bend. Contact: 541-350-3226. Free.

Women Veteran’s Day Celebration

Spider City Brewing and Reveille & Retreat Project will join forces to host an Epic Event for Epic Women Veterans. They will have games, raffles and giveaways! The proceeds go to the Reveille and Retreat project, so they can continue to provide free retreats for military women. June 11, Noon-7pm. Spider City Brewing, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 610-737-7414. captainkim360@gmail.com. Free.

Youth Class-Chopped Style Competition

The group is going to have own Chopped-style competition. Kindred will provide a blind-basket of required ingredients and standard pantry items. Youth can test their skills and knowledge and create their own dishes. They will have a team judging and the winner will receive an award. June 10, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail. com. $60.

FOOD + DRINK

Woofapalooza: Dog Days of Avid

Join for a day of celebrating your best four legged friend. Woofapalooza is Avid’s Dog Day with local vendors, *new* doggie merch, giveaways and an adoption event brought to us by Street Dog Hero! $1 from every pint sold will be donated to Street Dog Hero. Bring your pups! June 11, Noon-6pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-706-9240. finn@avidcider.com. Free.

FUNDRAISING

2023 HSCO Tuxes and Tails: Garden

Gala It’s the 62nd year of providing shelter, medical and behavioral care for 3,000 homeless and owned companion animals in Central Oregon. Tuxes & Tails is the HSCO’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year. Online silent auction June 5-10. June 10, 5-10pm. Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3780. becky@hsco.org. $125.

Drag Bingo w/ D’Auntie Carol at Cascade Lakes Brewing Company Join CLBC and D’Auntie Carol for a night of Drag Bingo supporting Central Oregon’s Queer Creators Collective to help kick off Pride Month! $20 per game helps benefit the Queer Creators Collective. Pick up a pack of our Pride Beer Blonde Bombshell while you play! June 7, 6-8pm. Cascade Lakes Brewpub, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. $20 per game.

FAMILY + KIDS

Big Sky Bike Park Celebration Event

Adult Class-Beer Dinner People in Bend love beer and there is no better way to enjoy it than with a meal and other people who love beer. Join in this hands-on class where the group will make a 3-course meal. Each course will be paired with beer. June 9, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $100.

Jackson’s Corner Presents Slammin’ Summer Series

The first of our Slamming’ Summer Series featuring Subject to Change Wine Co.! Meet winemaker Alex Pomerantz, mingle, and enjoy 6 wines with 6 courses curated by Jackson’s Corner’s team of chefs. June 7, 5 and 7:30pm. Jackson’s Corner Westside, 845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend. $90.

Fundraiser + Dog Adoption Event

Join Street Dog Hero at Avid Cider for a pint or two for a small donation to Street Dog Hero. There will be dogs looking for their forever homes 3-6pm. June 11, 3-6pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

Spring Makers Market & Rummage

Sale Caldera High School students will present a makers market and rummage sale. Food trucks, shopping and fun! June 10, 8am-2pm. Caldera High School, 60925 15th St., Bend. Contact: calderadecaclub@gmail.com. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

‘For the Health of It’ Health and Wellness Fair Make plans to attend the ‘For the Health of It’ Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, June 13, outdoors at Larkspur Community Center. Join Park and Recreation District and more than 50 health and wellness providers for a free, fun-filled afternoon focused on your health. June 13, Noon. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-389-7275. brenda@bendparksandrec.org. Free.

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

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

Caring for Grapes in Central Oregon

with Kerry Damon Join for a fun and educational class about Caring for Grapes in Central Oregon with local expert Kerry Damon. They will have several grape varieties for sale plus there will be wine tasting from local growers! Registration is required on the website as seats are limited! June 11, 11am-Noon. Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond HWY, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0160. info@schillingsgardenmarket.com. $5.

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

Houseplant Sale and Exchange! Join the 5th collective event for houseplant lovers. All are welcome, from complete beginners to expert growers. There will be sales, clipping exchanges, raffle prizes and more! For more info visit the Central Oregon Houseplant Exchange and Consult facebook page. June 10, 1-3pm. Stack Park, 820 NW Kingwood Pl., Redmond. Free.

Queer Makers Market at Cascade Lakes Brewpub Join CLBC and Queer Creators Collective (+ The Brindle Bakery) for the Queer Makers Market (10+ vendors) at the Bend Brewpub location. Pick up a 6-pack of the Pride Blonde Bombshell to support the organization, while you sip and shop vendors in the LGBTQ+ community. June 7, 5-8:30pm. Cascade Lakes Brewpub, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Free.

Second Sunday Market Seasonal vintage clothing and home goods market. Every second Sunday April-October with new vendors every month. Hosted by Gathered Wares in collaboration with Articles of Thrift. Second Sunday of every month, 11am-3pm. Through Oct. 8. Gathered Wares, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

Wheels and Wings Lasar is partnering with Wild Ride Brewing and Central Oregon Car Shows to host a plane and car show out at the Prineville Airport! It is a family friendly event with food, drink, games and, of course, awesome planes and cars to check out. June 11, 1-5pm. Prineville Airport, 4585 Airport Way, Prineville. Free.

Wild Bird Market Come enjoy and support local creators at the Wild Bird Market, in the heart of downtown Bend at the Commons Cafe. A recurring market every 2nd Friday of the month, featuring a wonderful variety of local artisans. Second Friday of every month, 10am-6pm. Through Sept. 8. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 253-722-7440. wildflowerfashiontruckco@gmail.com. Free.

BPRD celebrates opening Big Sky Bike Park Friday, June 9, 4-7pm. The event is free and will provide drop-in activities for all ages, for those with wheels and without. The park has elements for riders of all skill levels. Light refreshments will available and events include tours and demonstrations. June 9, 4-7pm. Big Sky Sports Complex, 21690 Neff Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-389-7275. Free.

Couples Massage Classes Learn to connect and relax with your partner through nurturing touch. Taproot Bodywork offers 2- or 4- hour couples massage classes in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. Visit www.taprootbodywork.com for more info. Ongoing. Taproot Bodywork Studio, Tumalo. Contact: 503481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.

Family Yoga: Zoo Fun at Sisters Firehouse Community Hall Get your body moving and the giggles going at this family workshop run by Kaija Marshall! Please bring yoga mats, towels or blankets for you and your little ones to play on. This workshop is intended for toddler and preschool age families. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. June 12, 3-4pm. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters. Contact: 541-312 1062. Elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Girls Who Code: Summer Immersion Program Participants will join live, virtual, supportive classrooms led by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America and Accenture. They’ll participate in the brand-new game design course to learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process and more. By the end of the program, they’ll build a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript developed specifically for creative coding. Eligible students can even apply for laptop or hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support! Through Aug. 31. Contact: meaghan.flaherty@girlswhocode.com. Free.

Nurturing Positive Parenting Workshop

Join other caregivers of kids ages 1-10 as the group tackles common challenges in kid-raising using the Positive Discipline Approach. Big feelings, resilience, power struggles and mealtime. Wed, June 7, 9:15am-Noon. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central OR, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 503332-8640. rhea@raisingrootedkids.com. $59.

Success Skills Acting and Improv Class This multi nonprofit endeavor will teach youth acting techniques, engage their imagination, increase youths' attention span and self awareness while exploring their inner world. Thursdays, 1:25-2:25pm and Thursdays, 1:252:25pm. Through June 8. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-4193324. info@samaralearningcenter.org. $287.

Sourdough Bread Starter Class Come join Corissa on a Sunday afternoon as she demonstrates how to make a two-loaf batch of artisan sourdough bread. This is an in-person program. Registration is required. Corissa will walk you through the history of sourdough and teach you how to create your own starter from scratch. June 11, 2-4pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

BEER + DRINK

Bottle & Board Mondays Join on Mondays at Bend Wine Bar for local, small batch Oregon and Washington wines at the Box Factory. Take $5 off any white wine and cheese, salami or charcuterie board or $10 off a red wine and board. Tasting room for The Winery at Manzanita. Mondays, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar. com. Free.

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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

Featured Flight with Crowley Wines

Attention Crowley fans (and those soon to be Crowley fans!), Evan Roberts will pour his wonderfully bright Willamette Valley Chardonnays and Pinot Noir. Flight available all day and free for Flight Club members. June 7, 5-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. $22.

Munich Mondays: $1 Off Liters Prost!

Join for Munich Mondays! Get your favorite German Bier in a 1L mug for $1 off normal pricing. Full menu and amazing beer all day. Mondays, 3-10pm. Prost! Bend, 40 SW Century Dr. #140, Bend. Contact: info@prostbend.com.

Show Your Concert Ticket, Get 20%

Off! Get your concert nights started at Viaggio! Located three minutes from the amphitheater, show your ticket for 20% off your bar bill! Promotion starts 2 hours before showtime (ex: 7pm show = promotion runs 5pm to 7pm).

Exclusions: bubble bars, First Fridayevents, Coravin wines, bottle sales. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Sept. 14. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. Varies.

The Sisters Rodeo, also known as “The Biggest Little Show in the World,” showcases a variety of rodeo events and activities, such as barrel racing, bull riding, steer wrestling and more. The Sisters Rodeo will be held the second weekend of June — Wed., June 7 through Sun., June 11.

Courtesy.Sisters Rodeo Website

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

Country Harmony with Muscadine Bloodline

General Duffy’s will host southern country duo as a part of the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series

National touring southern country duo, Muscadine Bloodline, performs at General Duffy’s Waterhole on Thursday, June 22, showcasing classic county harmonies and authentic lyrics. Bend's Century Drive will warm up the stage, bringing a country twist to the mix.

Gary Stanton and Charlie Muncaster met in 2012, both with dreams to pursue big-time music careers. After getting together to write, perform and record, the country duo named themselves Muscadine Bloodline, put out a few singles and started selling out shows across the country.

Muscadine Bloodline has racked up over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify since its first single release in 2016 — “Southern Boy Cure.” The duo’s second release — “Porch Swing Angel” — still sits as one of the band’s most popular songs, along with “Put Me In My Place” and “Me On You.”

At the show, listeners can expect to hear well-loved singles along with tunes from the duo’s latest full-length album — “Teenage Dixie.” Stanton and Muncaster released the project in February and it's their longest album yet, with 16 tracks.

Century Drive’s band roster features four first names and two last names — two sets of musical powerhouse brothers from Bend. Lonnie Chapin, Chad Chapin, Casey Parnell and Corey Parnell write, record and perform country-rock songs that highlight vocal harmony and storytelling.

General Duffy’s Summer Kickin’ Concert Series continues through September with local and national headlining country musicians.

Muscadine Bloodline

Thu., June 22, 4-10pm

General Duffy’s Waterhole 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond muscadinebloodline.com

Tickets start at $35

Top, Century Drive’s band members — Lonnie Chapin, Chad Chapin, Casey Parnell and Corey Parnell — are from Bend and put a rock twist on classic county. Bottom, Muscadine Bloodline is a Southern country duo, Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton, who perform at General Duffy’s on Thursday, June 22.

Photos courtesy of Century Drive Band Facebook and Muscadine Bloodline Instagram

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

Suttle Lodge’s Wine on the Deck Series: Fossil & Fawn Winery

Join every Tuesday this summer for wine made in the Pacific Northwest, poured by some of the best local winemakers, and paired with seasonal small plates from the Skip Kitchen. This week, Suttle Lodge welcomes Jim Fischer and Jenny Mosbacher from Fossil & Fawn in Portland. June 13, 2-6pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-323-0964. $60.

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

Wine & Paint Night with Chalked Creative Come paint in the Flight Lounge! Hosted by Kristen of Chalked Creative, price includes 1 glass of wine and all your painting supply. They recommend making a dinner reservation earlier if you’d like to eat beforehand. June 14, 7-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $48.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

2nd Annual Bend Yoga Festival A 4-day yoga immersion that could only happen in Bend. Featuring more than 40 yoga and wellness sessions, SUP, forest bathing, add-on adventures, music, evening social events and much more!

Featured presenters in include Annie Carpenter, Sianna Sherman, and the yoga photographer Robert Sturman. Join! Go to www.bendyogafestival.com for more info. Thu, June 8, 9am-6pm, Fri, June 9, 8am-6pm, Sat, June 10, 8am-2pm and Sun, June 11, 9am-3pm. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Contact: 541-480-8224. hello@bendyogafestival.com. $150-$300.

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

Grief Reframed for Teens Teens need each other now more than ever. This safe space allows teens to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness, loss, divorce, death and anxiety, in these challenging times. Both a grief counselor and licensed mental health therapist are present. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone. com. $50.

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

Happy Hip-Hop Nothing but fun in this high energy class for boys and girls! Learn the latest dance style of today’s top choreographers. Utilizing moves from street dance, breaking, popping, locking and freestyle you will incorporate them into a vibrant dance combination that expresses your individuality and is a blast! Fridays, 3:50-4:35pm. Through June 16. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $30 registration fee, $66/month tuition.

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

Makeover Your Metabolism Discover the hidden habits that trash your metabolism and disrupt your hormones, leading to fatigue, mood imbalances, nagging symptoms and clothes fitting tighter than you’d like. In this class you’ll get practical tips to help you makeover your metabolism, experience vibrant all-day energy, balanced moods and a happy weight! June 7, 6-7pm. Natural Grocers, 3188 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-610-9925. wellness@deannadewitt.com. Free.

NAMI Basics NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for adults who provide care for school-age and adolescent youth who are experiencing mental health symptoms. The course is free and open to adults anywhere in Oregon who need help managing mental health services for a child or teen. Thursdays, 6:30-9pm. Through June 22. Contact: 541-316-0167. info@ namicentraloregon.org. Free.

NAMI Connection Peer Support Group

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

NAMI Peer-to-Peer NAMI Peer-to-Peer is a free, 8-session educational program for adults with mental health conditions who are looking to better understand themselves and their recovery. This Summer NAMI peer-to-peer will be available in-person at First Presbyterian Church in Bend and online via Zoom. For more information, please email us at info@namicentraloregon. org. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Through Aug. 1. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-316-0167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Next Level Triathlon Training Join Cherie Touchette, elite multi-sport athlete and USAT certified coach, as she prepares you to swim, bike and run in the Deschutes Dash Triathlon, June 16 in Bend. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned triathlete, Cherie can help. Tuesdays, 2-3pm. Through June 13. Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend. Contact: 541-3897665. $175/in-district, $210/out of district.

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

Overeaters Anonymous The fellowship focuses on 12-step recovery from disordered eating. Meeting entrance is the door on Staats St. closest to Kansas St. If door is locked, please knock. For information, please contact Lorraine at 805-801-8212. Saturdays, 9-10am. Bend Church United Methodist, 680 NW Bond St., Bend. Free.

Parent Grief Group The parent group is open to any caregiver who would benefit from the support of others along the journey of loving our kids into being, no matter life’s challenges. whether it be through divorce, death, illness, conflict, addiction, anxiety or depression. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.

Prenatal Fitness Classes These classes will help expectant moms improve the function of the pelvic floor, maintain or gain strength and muscle mass, develop a solid aerobic foundation and help you feel strong and happy in your body. Plus, make new friends and enjoy the benefits of being a part of an active group. Fridays, 10:30-11:30am.

Through June 23. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Prenatal Yoga Classes Rejuvenate, relax and recharge as the group moves, breaths and builds community with other expectant moms! You’ll reduce common pregnancy discomforts and tensions, prepare your body for birth, improve your postpartum recovery and bring mindfulness to your daily life. Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am.

Through June 24. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based

Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can.

Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr., Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1-$19.

The Heart Knows: Journey Into Our Divine Wisdom

The Rewilding Women’s Circle aims to create a deeper connection and offer a transformative experience. The threeweek circle intends to provide healing and a safe space to be heard and understood. Attendees can expect to gain a fresh perspective, listen to their inner wisdom, experience less stress and more joy. Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Through June 27. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 906-430-0614. joybelonga@gmail.com. $149.

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Group Meditation group meeting every Thursday at 6:30pm — the 90 minutes will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. Chairs provided but if you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome. No experience necessary. Arrive early to settle into your place. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@ gmail.com. Free but donations are accepted.

Transformational Breathwork Class

Transformational breath work classes with Shanti! There are 10 spots available for each class. Registration is required. Sign up by calling the front desk at 541-330-0334, email info@hawthorncenter.com or use the online request form. Second Thursday of every month, 6-7:30pm. Through July 13. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-3300334. info@hawthorncenter.com. $40.

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

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group

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

Women’s Nutrition Series with Carlyn Young, RD Carlyn is a registered dietitian who practiced nutrition therapy in Bend since 2014. It is her belief that people can all reach the peak health in a variety of ways — no two people or solutions are the same. Workshop 1: Peri-Menopause and Menopause Workshop 2: 20-35YO Female Athletes. Thu, June 8, 6:30-7:30pm. Embark, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend. Contact: isequeira@shejumps.org. $10.

The Copper Children will take the Volcanic Theatre Pub stage on Wed., June 14 at 8pm. The Jess Ryan Band will warm up the stage.

Courtesy The Copper Children Facebook

CHOW C Strawberry Shortcake, a Summertime Favorite

Sweet Oregon strawberries are the superstar of this simple dessert

By Donna Britt

Now is the time. It’s strawberry season in Oregon so that means it’s time to race on down to the nearest farmers market, fresh produce stand or grocery store and grab a pint or three of the sweetest berries on earth! Seriously, freshly picked Oregon strawberries are among the finest I’ve ever eaten and I’ve been a voracious strawberry eater my entire life.

Right now is when these tiny red jewels (don’t let the small size fool you) are ripe and juicy and so, so sweet. They’re perfect as-is, but sometimes it’s fun to use them in a recipe. I’m choosing a shortcake recipe

because it highlights the berries, and who doesn’t like a dessert with freshly whipped cream on top?

A fresh, ripe, juicy berry is key to a delicious shortcake. And the shortcake, in this case, is very much like a biscuit. I’ve tried many shortcake recipes over the years and this one has been my go-to for several seasons now. The dough is quick and easy to mix up. The berries are showcased beautifully and it’s a perfect summertime treat, sweet but not too rich or heavy.

Serving these individual cakes hot out of the oven with the strawberries and cream on top is the way to

go, and they’re the perfect dessert for an early summer feast or picnic or a 4th of July barbecue.

If you need to transport these sweet cakes, just wrap the biscuits in foil as soon as they come out of the oven. Take your berries and whipped cream along in portable containers and assemble the cakes on-site.

If the berries are small there is no need to slice them, but if they’re bigger berries you may want to slice them before sprinkling them with sugar. I like to do a mix of both, leaving some berries whole while slicing a few others.

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

Cookouts + Beer: Sounds Like Summer

The Suttle Lodge is a fun place to be nearly anytime – but summer on the lake is pretty special. For those looking for a mid-week getaway and a bit of fun, add Wednesdays at the Suttle Lodge & Boathouse to the calendar. Every Wednesday in summer the Lodge hosts a Brewery Cookout featuring a different brewery from the Pacific Northwest, paired with a barbecue dinner by the creek. The series kicks off June 14 with Sunriver Brewing, followed by Double Mountain Brewery June 21, Ferment Brewing June 28, Via Beer July 5, Buoy Beer July 12, Pfriem Family Brewers July 19, Fracture Brewing July 26, Ale Apothecary Aug. 9, Heater Allen Brewing Aug. 16, and Bauman’s Cider Aug. 23. (Aug. 2 and 30 TBD).

Also happening at the Suttle Lodge this summer: Its Wine on the Deck series, featuring Pacific Northwest wines every Tuesday. June 13 kicks off with Jim Fischer and Jenny Mosbacher from Fossil & Fawn in Portland.

Distillery Day for Dad

Nationally distributed, importer of wines from 9 countries, with wineries in Bend and Argentina. Elixir is Deschutes County’s only grape to glass winery and Bend’s best value wines since 2001.

541-388-5330

elixirwinegroup.com

11 NW Lava Road, Bend

$35

Mother’s Day is all about brunch. Father’s Day is kind of a barbecue day… but for those looking to get out and about for Dad’s special day, Oregon Spirit Distillers is doing Father’s Day at the Distillery. Dads get a free Glencairn glass and a taste of Oregon Spirit’s new malt whiskey. The event takes place from 1 to 5pm at the distillery — giving people plenty of time to head back and get the BBQ set up afterward.

Weekdays 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 1-9pm

Open mic music night, Wednesday 6-9pm Music on the patio, Saturdays 7-9pm

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CHOW C You Have To Listen To Your Food

The secret to Woodfire Pies' pizza

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

It’s all about tending the fire.

“It’s difficult, it’s the hardest part about the whole thing. Maintaining your oven and keeping it balanced. It’s very engaging. There’s a primal element to it and it’s very exciting,” is what Stiv Reisdorph tells me when I ask him what he likes most about making pizza. Reisdorph is the owner of Woodfire Pies and I’m catching up with him at the end of four+ hours of pizza making at the Bend Farmers Market. Reisdorph and his business partner/fiancée Rae Fields are taking a quick break before they pack up and load out of the market.

In case you haven’t been to the downtown weekday market this season or caught Woodfire Pies at an event around the area, let me tell you a little about this sweet, spirited couple and their grassroots pizza making/catering business.

Reisdorph, born Steven Reisdorph, acquired the nickname Stiv when he was a kid. The nickname stuck; he refers to himself as Stiv to this day and explains that “all my friends call me Stiv.” Of course, Fields didn’t know that when she first met him and had serious doubts about dating a guy that didn’t know how to spell his own name! Happily, after a first date that she describes as “hot garbage,” Fields and Reisdorph hit it off and it wasn’t long before she was changing her life around to support his pizza-making ways.

Come to find out her new boyfriend loves making pizza. After starting his food career working in national parks, including Yellowstone and Death Valley, Reisdorph made his way to the very foodie city of Charleston, South Carolina. It was there he was thrown into the pizza “fire.”

Literally, with no prior pizza making experience, after a kitchen walkout, he was chosen as the next one in line to make the pizzas at Indaco Italian Food & Wine.

“I had to learn really fast. I got to make the dough, use the dough – I was part of the entire process, working from prep in the morning to service at night,” he recalls. The fast pace and technicality suited him and his very active mind. “I make spinning out a good dough look easy but I’ve had a lot of failures getting here,” he grins.

“Getting here” also includes get ting to Bend. A few years ago Reis dorph moved back out to the PNW with plans to open a pizzeria with a friend in Washington. Things shifted and being the energetic, flexible fellow that he is, he decided to strike out on his own. He asked himself, “Where was the last place I had fun?” and he realized the answer was Bend. He had visited during his National Park days.

Being a chef and working in food always means long hours and very little free time, but he reasoned that living in Bend put him close enough to the outdoors that he could pack fun and recreational outings into his everyday existence and have a better quality of life. It wasn’t long thereafter that he met Fields and with her encouragement and support he made the very big move of getting his own pizza oven. And it’s impressive.

Imported from Modena, Italy, the Woodfire Pies oven is a mobile, traditional wood-fired oven complete with a wood storage unit underneath. It’s fascinating to watch Reisdorph standing in front of it, spinning pizzas into and out of the fire. But this is just a flashy finish to a long process. Pizza making starts back in the kitchen with the dough.

“It wants to be alive and it has its own set of feelings,” Reisdorph muses about dough. “You have to be mindful and feel it. You have to listen to your food.” That statement was enough to make me want to eat whatever he was cooking. I opted for the Margherita pie, one of Woodfire’s specialties. The simplicity of

it reminded me of the pizzas I recently ate in Tuscany. Fresh, tomatoey sauce, creamy mozzarella, basil. When I mention this, Fields tells me about a return customer at the market that day who told her, “I can’t eat pizza outside of Italy. But I can eat yours; it’s the closest I can find.”

“Less is more when it comes to sauce,” Reisdorph emphasizes, “and you should never cook your sauce.” He uses San Marzano style tomatoes blended with Thai basil for his. A little bit of it smeared over the slightly charred, flavorful wood-fired dough topped with just the right amount of cheese is perfection. Of course he offers other flavors and specialty pies with a focus on high- quality ingredients and unique flavor combinations. There’s a Potato & Leek pie with caramelized onion and leek sofrito and a Thai Pork pizza with scallion, chili crisp and red sauce, for example.

Along with the weekly farmers market outing, Woodfire Pies will be doing pop-ups at Rancher Butcher Chef every Saturday in August. They’ll also be at Three Creeks Brewing during the Sisters Fresh Hop event. Woodfire Pies is also available for private events. Along with their pizza, there’s paella and Spanish tapas options for a crowd, charcuterie and other custom menus available.

While a busy summer lies ahead, the couple is planning a fall wedding and working on making their dream of a brick and mortar family-friendly restaurant come to life. For Reisdorph and Fields it’s all about helping create memories with good food.

Woodfire Pies

At Bend Farmers Market, Wednesdays 11am – 3pm IG woodfire.pies swrdining.com

Left, Chef Stiv Reisdorph says you have to listen to your food to make it good. Top, Woodfire Pies cooks its pizzas in an authentic pizza oven from Modena, Italy. Below, Woodfire Pies Margherita Pizza.

Courtesy Woodfire Pies Donna Britt

DonnaBritt

SC SCREEN Don’t Forget to Check Under the Bed The King of Horror returns with “The Boogeyman”

By Jared Rasic

Just in case you weren’t sure how much I was bullied in high school, my other deep and abiding love, aside from movies, is reading. I try to read 100+ a year (I fail more than I succeed), but a chunk of those are rereads of the man who got me into books in the first place: Stephen King. Every two years I reread his magnum opus, “The Dark Tower” series, and yearly I go back and check out his short stories again.

In fact, I’ve read every single Stephen King book except for one, “Lisey’s Story,” because I need at least one of his novels to always look forward to exploring. Also, since I’m such a King completist, I’ve watched all the film adaptations of his novels and short stories, including 10 “Children of the Corn” sequels and every TV series even loosely based on one of his books. That’s why I’ve seen all of the terrible “Under the Dome” series, the entirety of the low-budget SyFy channel travesty, “Haven,” and the ultimately terrible “Dead Zone” series.

The newest adaptation to hit the big screen is “The Boogeyman,” based on the singularly nasty short story from the collection, “Night Shift.” No spoilers, but the movie is about a therapist and his two daughters, still reeling from the loss of their wife and mother. When a patient shows up and says a shadow monster killed his children, the creature transfers its attentions onto the family and begins stalking them instead.

The film version plays as a sequel to the original story (which is just about the patient telling the therapist about his kids) and has plenty of solid jump scares, but is much more interested in the dynamics of a family struggling to hold together under the weight of grief and loss. That’s why King is a master: even when there are evil clowns, serial killing doppelgängers and telekinetic teenagers, it’s always the humanity of the characters that keeps people coming back to his stories. It certainly isn’t the endings!

“The Boogeyman” is honestly pretty mid. Director Rob Savage went bonkers with his previous horror movies, “Dashcam” and “Host,” so it’s a shock this is such a safe and bloodless adaptation. King’s imagination is so twisted that it’s hard to make a PG-13 version of one of his stories and “The Boogeyman,” while containing some disturbing imagery, is nowhere near as scary as the story it’s based on, let alone comparable to other King adaptations.

If I was forced to choose my Top 10 Stephen King adaptations, it would go something like this:

10) “Dolores Claiborne:” Kathy Bates and Jennifer Jason Leigh as a mother and daughter suffering from PTSD and also maybe ghosts. A surprisingly thoughtful look at abuse for 1995.

9) “1922:” Genuinely disgusting and disturbing in equal measures, this is an American Gothic reimagining of “The Telltale Heart” with Thomas Jane playing a disturbed farmer who plots to kill his wife with his teenage son. Truly nihilistic and squirm-inducing.

8) “The Green Mile:” Tom Hanks as a kind-hearted prison guard and the dearly departed Michael Clarke Duncan as a simple-minded innocent man on death row is one of the few King adaptations that make me cry every time.

7) “The Mist:” Still one of the scariest King adaptations (especially if you watch the B&W version) with an ending so dark that King even said it was more f**ked up than anything he could write himself. Mrs. Carmody (played by the astounding Marcia Gay Harden) is one of the most despicable monsters from any King movie.

6) “Misery:” Just so iconic. A writer, his biggest fan and a sledgehammer. Unforgettable.

5) “Doctor Sleep:” Mike Flanagan actually improved upon the book with this beautifully made thriller focused on Danny Torrance (the little boy from “The Shining”) all grown up and broken as a human being. Being almost murdered by your possessed dad will do that to a kid.

4) “Carrie:” For everyone who was bullied in high school, “Carrie” is the telekinetic teen covered in pig’s blood that makes everyone pay at prom. Another King character that’s so detailed and real that we still care for her even as she goes on a killing spree. Sissy Spacek forever.

3) “The Shawshank Redemption:” This one is medicine for my soul. “And for the briefest of moments, every last man in Shawshank felt free.”

2) “Stand By Me:” Some of you didn’t go looking for a dead body with your best friends in rural Oregon when you were 12 and it really shows.

1) “The Shining:” What else would it be? It’s not a faithful adaptation of the book but it’s a great damn movie.

Worst Adaptation: “Cell:” A never-worse Sam Jackson and John Cusack fight back against…cell phone zombies? Laughable.

Best King TV series: “The Outsider:” Jason Bateman vs. a shape shifting serial killer. Is there more you need?

What’s your favorite Stephen King story and adaptation? With over 20 more adaptations in the works, maybe your favorite hasn’t even been made yet!

The Boogeyman Dir. Rob Savage Grade: B Now playing at Regal Old Mill

Top, It’s not a Stephen King movie without a dimly lit family in trouble. Bottom, "Boogeyman" keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat.

Photos Courtesy of IMDB

Oregon’s Prairie Ghost

The resilient pronghorn has raced through millennia, but their future is in our hands

By Renee Schiavone

Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) may be the most recognizable of all wildlife in Oregon’s vast sagebrush sea. Commonly — but mistakenly — also referred to as “antelope,” this migratory species is an indicator of the health and resiliency of their sagebrush habitats. If pronghorn populations are faring well, then likely so is their ecosystem. Where pronghorn are suffering, we might have a problem.

“Prairie Ghost”

Poetically known as “Prairie Ghost,” the pronghorn is both elusive and blazingly fast. Capable of bursts of up to 60 miles per hour, their anomalous speed is a relic from a bygone era when they needed to flee the worthiest of carnivorous adversaries: the extinct North American cheetah. Pronghorn are turbocharged to run! They’ve evolved an oversized heart and lungs to take in large gasps of oxygen, spring-like padded hooves to absorb rocky terrain and large eyes to see their predators from afar. While their speed is now unnecessary, greatly exceeding that of all modern-day predators, it’s always captivating to watch pronghorn take off across the desert.

Drawn to open, expansive terrain, pronghorn are at home in Oregon’s rolling hills of sagebrush steppe. In fact, they cannot live without it. Pronghorn are considered a sagebrush “obligate” species, meaning they depend on sagebrush to survive. Healthy sagebrush habitats are a broad mosaic of sagebrush shrubs, perennial bunchgrasses and wildflowers, laced with desert creeks, and punctuated by Western juniper and groves of Quaking aspen.

As idyllic as it seems, the sagebrush sea isn’t without its extremes.

The landscape is hot in summer and bone-chilling in winter, requiring unique adaptations of its inhabitants. To survive the excessive temperatures, pronghorn have evolved specialized hairs for heating and cooling. The species also migrates annually between winter and summer ranges – sometimes traveling more than 100 miles – to find available food sources.

northern Nevada, this region is home to thousands of pronghorn. In 2016, wildlife managers counted more than 8,000 pronghorn in the Greater Hart-Sheldon. However, populations have declined since the, with the most recent count at 4,313 animals in 2019. Perhaps this fluctuation in numbers is natural, or maybe there is something amiss with this habitat.

led to conservation efforts to protect the species and their habitat, including the establishment of two namesake national wildlife refuges in the Greater Hart-Sheldon: Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge and Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the refuges while the Bureau of Land Management is responsible for the expansive public lands that connect the two preserves. This combination of federal lands provides a unique and rare opportunity to protect and conserve climate-resilient core habitats and connectivity at a landscape-scale for pronghorn and hundreds of other species.

Pronghorn in the Greater Hart-Sheldon

Despite its immense size, the sagebrush sea is considered one of the most imperiled ecosystems in North America. Scientists have identified just a handful of sagebrush “strongholds” across the West that provide the most important habitat for the long-term survival of pronghorn and hundreds of wildlife species that depend on the sagebrush steppe. The Greater Hart-Sheldon is one of them. Straddling the border between southeastern Oregon and

Conserving the fastest mammal in North America

The pronghorn’s original range was larger than that of the American bison, and their population once numbered in the staggering tens of millions. Unfortunately, in the span of just a few generations, pronghorn populations crashed, heavily impacted by habitat degradation, over hunting and disease. By the early 1900s, there were estimated to be as few as 13,000 remaining in the United States. Concerns about their fate

Oregon Natural Desert Association has been working for more than three decades to protect, defend and restore sagebrush habitats like the Greater Hart-Sheldon. ONDA and our community have rolled up and removed more than 300 miles of barbed wire fencing from the region. More recently we have partnered with Lakeview Bureau of Land Management to inventory and retrofit remaining fencing to render them safer for pronghorn to pass under. We are also pleased to engage in a number of federal and state planning processes to provide new protections in the region for pronghorn and a multitude of other species contending with shrinking habitats and climate change. Preserving these landscapes is essential if we want to continue enjoying the wonder of this species in the future.

—Renee Schiavone is the Communications Manager at Oregon Natural Desert Association, a nonprofit that protects and restores Oregon's high desert public lands and waters. Read more of her work at onda. org/author/rschiavone.

Capable of bursts of up to 60 miles per hour, proghorns' speed is a relic from a bygone era when they needed to flee the extinct North American cheetah.

Courtesy Tom Koerner, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Pronghorn fawns in Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge.

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By Allie Noland

2023 Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival

Ultimate jam-packed weekend for athletes

The 27th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival brings a weekend full of races and fun for endurance athletes from June 15 to 18. From biking to swimming to running, the festival hosts a variety of competitive racing events.

Kicking off the weekend, the Pilot Butte Challenge will set the tone for the rest of the weekend. The 1-mile sprint/run/walk up the Butte is an opportunity for athletes to achieve their personal records, starting at 6pm. And it’s a butt-kicker. With nearly 500 feet of elevation gain over a short distance, the PBC is a well-attended and well-loved part of this festival.

Saturday is when the big running action starts. Marathon, half marathon, Deschutes Dash 10K and Deschutes Dash 5K start times begin at 7am and 8am. All of the races start and end at Riverbend Park. The long runs weave through bike paths, river trails, meadows, golf greens and summer homes, according to the race website. The shorter runs offer flat, paved courses along the scenic Deschutes River. At 4pm, the Kids Splash Pedal-N-Dash will start. This non-competitive event will let the kids get a taste of what the weekend is all about.

Sunday is the big multi-sport day. Athletes can choose from three distances — Beastman, Olympic and Sprint — and three types of multi-sport races — triathlon, duathlon and AquaBike. The variety of race options makes this festival accessible to a wide experience level — from a Sprint Distance AquaBike (800-meter swim/12-mile bike) to a Beastman Distance Tri (800-meter swim/56.70-mile bike/13.1-mile run).

“Pacific Crest is known as the jewel of multisport events in the Northwest, and it has become a traditional destination race for athletes from across the nation, as well as from across the globe. It is the perfect family vacation destination. You don’t have to take our word for it — join us for this spectacular event and see for yourself,” states the race website.

At the event, attendees can enjoy a sports and fitness expo, Deschutes Brewery beer and a food garden, live entertainment and tons of race hype.

The 27th annual Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival offers competitive multisport races in the heart of Bend.

Photos Courtesy Pacific Crest Endurance Sports Festival Facebook

Humans May Not Be the Only Ones Who Get Cannabis-Related Munchies, Oregon Study Shows

By Gemma DiCarlo, OPB

New research from the University of Oregon suggests that humans aren’t the only ones who get the munchies under the influence of cannabis.

A recent study found that nematodes — also known as roundworms — soaked in a naturally occurring THC-like substance ate more of the bacteria they prefer at a faster rate than normal, similar to humans who may get food cravings after ingesting cannabis.

Shawn Lockery, a professor in the university’s Institute of Neuroscience, led the study.

“Not all bacteria are created equal, from the nematode’s point of view,” he said. “Some of them are sort of like pizza to the worm… and some are more like oatmeal.”

Lockery said the cannabinoid not only increased the worms’ preference for the “pizza-like” bacteria, but decreased their preference for the “oatmeal-like” bacteria.

The findings could provide insight into the human endocannabinoid system, which is surprisingly similar to the one found in roundworms, and that regulates bodily responses such as mood, appetite, pain and inflammation.

Substances like THC mimic natural neurotransmitters that play a role in that system, leading to unexpected effects. Lockery said the munchies could be the result of the endocannabinoid system telling the body to seek out high-calorie food.

“[It’s] kind of like a fast-response emergency system for when the animal is facing death by starvation,” he said. “In that case, you really don’t want to waste your time eating grass or something that’s not so nutritious.”

Lockery has been researching nematodes for more than 30 years. Around the time recreational marijuana was legalized in Oregon, he and his lab were studying how the worms make decisions between things they value at different costs — a phenomenon known as economic decision making.

The confluence of the two led the team out on a limb to study the putative munchies effect.

“I just thought that if the result worked out, it would be so amusing to everyone,” Lockery said. “I was pleasantly surprised to see this strong similarity between humans and these animals that are so primitive and diverged from us so long ago.”

Lockery’s team is now studying how certain psychedelics will affect the worms. Early results show that they decrease appetite and increase locomotion — the same results shown in similar studies of rodents.

“Just as cannabinoids were being legalized in Oregon, now psychedelics are legalized for certain purposes,” he said. “So we’re very excited to follow this up.”

—Reprinted through a content sharing agreement with Oregon Public Broadcasting.

This provided image shows a population of the roundworm C. elegans with an eyelash for scale. University of Oregon researchers soaked the worms in an endocannabinoid to study their response to food under the influence.

Courtesy Shawn Lockery

Crossword “Whats New”

THE REC ROOM

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ACROSS

1. Stimulate

6. "Act now!"

10. Cubs' president of baseball operations Hoyer

13. Island ring

14. Run the road

15. ___ favor (please, in Spanish)

16. Other name for the black wildebeest, strangely

19. ___ Pierce (media mogul on "Succession")

20. Recycling collector

21. Earthquake

22. Confidentially

26. Future C-suite test

27. Art ___

28. Pull behind

30. Eastern title

31. Catherine the Great, e.g.

35. Salt from the 61-Across

36. William Henry Harrison's nickname

38. Peeples of "Pretty Little Liars"

40. Grounded

41. Bike with pegs

42. Sci-fi author Chiang

43. Hops kiln

47. "Be on the lookout" alerts, for short

49. "You expected me to have heard of that?"

53. Mustachioed Nintendo villain

55. Pitch black material

56. Growing number

57. 1983 Eddy Grant hit

61. See 35-Across

62. Area of support

63. Cartographic enlargement

64. "Have you no shame?"

65. Toe the line

66. Making a racket

DOWN

1. Sold to broker?

2. Fuel gas

3. Third destination spot

4. Last: Abbr.

5. Academy freshman

6. Product with a Hair Buster Gel variety

7. "Certainement!"

8. Sick as a dog

9. Gym tops

10. Graphic file

11. Way, way in the past

12. Annotation for one keeping the beat

17. Sn, on a table

18. Brown paper: Abbr.

23. Bread with palak paneer

24. Mohawk River city

25. Sub finder

29. "Give it to me"

32. Unwanted blemish

33. Disorder treated with a somnoplasty

34. Marsh growth

36. Routine campaign promise

37. "Right, right"

38. Mavericks group

39. Runs through

44. Trickster spider of African lore

45. Smooth transitions

46. Bird in the "A Street Cat Named Sylvester" cartoon

48. [Their mistake]

50. Like some sweaters

51. Traffic-control grp.

52. "The Empire Strikes Back" director Kershner

54. "The Simpsons" bus driver

58. Orthodox Jewish honorific

59. Italian ___

60. Capital One's virtual assistant (wonder if it's a fan of Brian)

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“In the suburbs of Delaware, spring meant not young love and damp flowers but an ugly divorce from winter and a second marriage to buxom summer.”

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "All the things I wanted to do and didn’t do took so long. It was years of not doing." So writes Gemini poet Lee Upton in her book Undid in the Land of Undone. Most of us could make a similar statement. But I have good news for you, Gemini. I suspect that during the rest of 2023, you will find the willpower and the means to finally accomplish intentions that have been long postponed or unfeasible. I'm excited for you! To prepare the way, decide which two undone things you would most love to dive into and complete.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Denis Johnson had a rough life in his twenties. He was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Years later, he wrote a poem expressing gratitude to the people who didn't abandon him. "You saw me when I was invisible," he wrote, "you spoke to me when I was deaf, you thanked me when I was a secret." Now would be an excellent time for you to deliver similar appreciation to those who have steadfastly beheld and supported your beauty when you were going through hard times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t make a wish upon a star. Instead, make a wish upon a scar. By that I mean, visualize in vivid detail how you might summon dormant reserves of ingenuity to heal one of your wounds. Come up with a brilliant plan to at least partially heal the wound. And then use that same creative energy to launch a new dream or relaunch a stalled old dream. In other words, Leo, figure out how to turn a liability into an asset. Capitalize on a loss to engender a gain. Convert sadness into power and disappointment into joy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): At age nine, I was distraught when my parents told me we were moving away from the small town in Michigan where I had grown up. I felt devastated to lose the wonderful friends I had made and leave the land I loved. But in retrospect, I am glad I got uprooted. It was the beginning of a new destiny that taught me how to thrive on change. It was my introduction to the pleasures of knowing a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I think the next 12 months will be full of comparable opportunities for you. You don't have to relocate to take advantage, of course. There are numerous ways to expand and diversify your world. Your homework right now is to identify three.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most of us continuously absorb information that is of little or questionable value. We are awash in an endless tsunami of trivia and babble. But in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to remove yourself from this blather as much as possible during the next three weeks. Focus on exposing yourself to fine thinkers, deep feelers, and exquisite art and music. Nurture yourself with the wit and wisdom of compassionate geniuses and brilliant servants of the greater good. Treat yourself to a break from the blah-blah-blah and immerse yourself in the smartest joie de vivre you can find.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Over 25 countries have created coats of arms that feature an eagle. Why is that? Maybe it’s because the Roman Empire, the foundation of so much culture in the Western world, regarded the eagle as the ruler of the skies. It’s a symbol of courage, strength, and alertness. When associated with people, it also denotes high spirits, ingenuity, and sharp wits. In astrology, the eagle is the emblem of the ripe Scorpio: someone who bravely transmutes suffering and strives to develop a sublimely soulful perspective. With these thoughts in mind, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you Scorpios to draw extra intense influence from your eagle-like aspects in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): "When I paint, my goal is to show what I found, not what I was looking for." So said artist Pablo Picasso. I recommend you adopt some version of that as your motto in the coming weeks. Yours could be, “When I make love, my goal is to rejoice in what I find, not what I am looking for." Or perhaps, “When I do the work I care about, my goal is to celebrate what I find, not what I am looking for." Or maybe, “When I decide to transform myself, my goal is to be alert for what I find, not what I am looking for."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Vincent van Gogh painted Wheatfield with a Reaper, showing a man harvesting lush yellow grain under a glowing sun. Van Gogh said the figure was “fighting like the devil in the midst of the heat to get to the end of his task.” And yet, this was also true: “The sun was flooding everything with a light of pure gold." I see your life in the coming weeks as resonating with this scene, Capricorn. Though you may grapple with challenging tasks, you will be surrounded by beauty and vitality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I suspect that your homing signals will be extra strong and clear during the next 12 months. Everywhere you go, in everything you do, you will receive clues about where you truly belong and how to fully inhabit the situations where you truly belong. From all directions, life will offer you revelations about how to love yourself for who you are and be at peace with your destiny. Start tuning in immediately, dear Aquarius. The hints are already trickling in.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The renowned Mexican painter Diego Rivera (1886–1957) told this story about himself: When he was born, he was so frail and ill that the midwife gave up on him, casting him into a bucket of dung. Rivera's grandmother would not accept the situation so easily, however. She caught and killed some pigeons and wrapped her newborn grandson in the birds' guts. The seemingly crazy fix worked. Rivera survived and lived for many decades, creating an epic body of artistic work. I bring this wild tale to your attention, Pisces, with the hope that it will inspire you to keep going and be persistent in the face of a problematic beginning or challenging birth pang. Don't give up!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): "Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves," said psychologist Carl Jung. What was he implying? That we may sometimes engage in the same behavior that bothers us about others? And we should examine whether we are similarly annoying? That’s one possible explanation, and I encourage you to meditate on it. Here’s a second theory: When people irritate us, it may signify that we are at risk of being hurt or violated by them—and we should take measures to protect ourselves. Maybe there are other theories you could come up with, as well, Aries. Now here's your assignment: Identify two people who irritate you. What lessons or blessings could you garner from your relationships with them?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1886, a wealthy woman named Sarah Winchester moved into a two-story, eight-room farmhouse in San Jose, California. She was an amateur architect. During the next 20 years, she oversaw continuous reconstruction of her property, adding new elements and revising existing structures. At one point, the house had 500 rooms. Her workers built and then tore down a seven-story tower on 16 occasions. When she died at age 83, her beloved domicile had 2,000 doors, 10,000 windows, 47 stairways, and six kitchens. While Sarah Winchester was extreme in her devotion to endless transformation, I do recommend a more measured version of her strategy for you—especially in the coming months. Continual creative growth and rearrangement will be healthy and fun!

Homework: What broken thing could you repair so it’s even better than it was before it broke? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

By Dr. Jane Guyn

Dead Bedroom Frustration UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY

What are your suggestions for a couple that wants to reintroduce physical intimacy and sex into their relationship after their bedroom has been dead and physical touch is now awkward?

From, Frustrated

The feeling of awkwardness can start so soon! It's almost as if there's some kind of magnetic field (that's acting in reverse) when you've stopped being physically intimate for a while. Of course, if you’re like most couples, neither of you says much about it — which makes the feeling of disconnection that much worse. In a sexless relationship you’re living together as roommates instead of lovers. For many couples, life is still great in a lot of ways. You get along without much conflict. The kids are amazing. Your labradoodle is a fan favor ite at the dog park. The fact that you’re not intimate anymore is invisible to everyone but the two of you.

If you’re honest, you know that your sex life was on life support since shortly after the kids arrived. You put it down to your busy schedules. You didn’t have enough time together. COVID put that fairytale to bed. During the pandemic, you had way too much time together and sex stopped for lots of reasons that seemed good at the time. Now, here you are. It’s all become awkward — even the simple affectionate things that used to help you feel closer — things like real hugs and sexy kisses.

What should you do?

1. Talk about it

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin and her husband Xander recommend a simple way to get things going again. In their new book, “Sex Talks,” they recommend starting your conversation about sex by discussing intimate experiences from your past that you both remember fondly. Thinking about how it was "back then" is a lovely way to imagine becoming close again now. One of the things that I really like about this idea is that it doesn't shame either of you. You share the spark and the passion from the past as a first step to releasing current awkwardness.

If you're one of the many couples who’s never really had a honeymoon period of hot sex, you'll want to start with a conversation where you imagine how it might be, what you both desire and your curiosities or fantasies.

2. Focus on pleasure and playfulness when you’re both feeling ready

After you've begun to talk a little bit

about sex in a way that's not filled with pressure and expectations, introduce some physical affection that feels fun and playful for you both.

Maybe dancing sounds good, or non-sexual massages, soft kissing, holding or lying on top of each other with clothes on. You could try spooning and cuddling. Some people want to experience more sexual energy together so they might allow genital touching of some sort. Oral sex could be a possibility for some. If intercourse has been your primary (or only) sexual act, you might try it sooner than others. I recommend that you not rush any of it.

3. Get away privately to reconnect

It’s very helpful if you take some time away from home for a getaway together if that’s possible. The sameness of your everyday routine is an intimacy buzzkill for most people. Even one night in a hotel or in a local vacation rental can change your perspective. But please don’t put pressure on each other to be sexual. This is an opportunity to start reconnecting emotionally — not an edict to “do it.”

4. Make connection a practice Keep connecting as a couple when you get home. Share affection every day. Offer sexual pleasure to your partner if and/or when you’re both comfortable. Make sure you’re both open to it when you decide to take the next steps. Too slow is always better than too fast, but make sure you’re actually making progress — not waiting for days, weeks, months or years. You might get the support of a trusted sex positive professional to guide you if it doesn’t come naturally.

I'm not against quickies, but a habit of daily disconnected quickies is what often gets couples into dead bedrooms in the first place.

You got this!

Xoxo, Dr. Jane

—Dr. Jane Guyn (she/her) is a wellknown relationship coach who received her Ph.D. in Human Sexuality and is trained as a Professional Sex Coach and Core Energy Coach. Send her your questions at thesource@drjaneguyn.com.

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Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:

“I expect housing prices fall 10% to 15%, and the housing prices are accelerating on the downside.”

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody’s Analytics:

"Buckle in. Assuming rates remain near their current 6.5% and the economy skirts recession, then national house prices will fall almost 10% peak-to-trough. Most of those declines will happen sooner rather than later. And house prices will fall 20% if there is a typical recession.”

Goldman Sachs:

“Housing is already cooling in the U.S., according to July data that was reported last week. As interest rates climb steadily higher, Goldman Sachs Research’s G-10 home price model suggests home prices will decline by around 5% to 10% from the peak in the U.S. . . . Economists at Goldman Sachs Research say there are risks that housing markets could decline more than their model suggests.”

The bad news: It rattled consumer confidence

These forecasts put doubt in the minds of many consumers about the strength of the residential real estate market. Evidence of this can be seen in the December Consumer Confidence Survey from Fannie Mae. It showed a larger percentage of Americans

uring the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:believed home prices would fall over the next 12 months than in any other December in the history of the survey. That caused people to hesitate about their homebuying or selling plans as we entered the new year.

The good news: Home prices never crashed

However, home prices didn’t come crashing down and seem to be already rebounding from the minimal depreciation experienced over the last several months.

In a report just released, Goldman Sachs explained:

“The global housing market seems to be stabilizing faster than expected despite months of rising mortgage rates, according to Goldman Sachs Research. House prices are defying expectations and are rising in major economies such as the U.S…. ”

Those claims from Goldman Sachs were verified by the release last week of two indexes on home prices: Case-Shiller and the FHFA. Home values seem to have turned the corner and are headed back up.

Bottom line

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When the forecasts of significant home price depreciation were made last fall, they were made with megaphones. Mass media outlets, industry newspapers and podcasts all broadcasted the news of an eminent crash in prices.

Now, forecasters are saying the worst is over and it wasn’t anywhere near as bad as they originally projected. However, they are whispering the news instead of using megaphones.

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