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It’s a new week, Oregon’s mask mandate has expired (in most settings) and based on the activity happening in the Source Weekly calendar, people in Central Oregon are getting out and about and ready to see the arrival of spring. So, happy spring this week! In Chow, Jared Rasic has a review of the new seafood eatery and market in Northwest Crossing. Contributor Hanna Merzbach outlines the efforts to keep Central Oregon “in the dark” in this week’s Feature. To help with that pain at the pump, we outline a few ideas for activities in each quadrant of Bend. Brian Yaeger shares some cider-industry news regarding Oregon’s second-largest cidery that has its home here in Bend, and in News, Jack Harvel shares the situation regarding the current drought—and how that will affect local irrigation districts. Thanks for reading and have a great week!
OPINION Better Outcomes for Those Experiencing Homelessness Could Be Ahead
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Not many people like camp removals such as the one we saw happen this week in Bend. Not the service providers who have been on site for weeks at the 2nd Street encampment working to help people relocate; not the cops or the cleaners who handle physical removal of people and stuff; not the people who have set up tents in the area; not the activists who come out to livestream the chaos; and not us. Still, we believe in a better way to support the people who currently live on the streets than continuing to let them park tents where there are no bathrooms, water or other amenities. Even if we find them a bed for a night—what then? To help the neighbors who currently live on the streets, and who cost taxpayers more staying put than they do by being in permanent supportive housing, mind you—people need to know where to go for help. They need a central location to find mental health, substance abuse and housing support. Just after this issue goes to press, the Bend City Council is expected to approve the funding to expand and improve the 2nd Street Shelter, adding a Navigation Center that will be that central hub. Bendites should support this effort. Better yet, they should step up to help that Navigation Center run successfully through donations of time and/or money.
Gas Prices Got You Down? Be an Advocate for Other Options to Driving. The pain at the pump is real. With gas prices skyrocketing amid war in Ukraine, people are rightly concerned. Most of us have been raised in a society designed around cars. Where you once could walk to the garden or the corner store for obtaining the groceries you need for tonight’s dinner, our car-centric society has now designed cities that require driving to mega-stores by way of busy streets. Many parts of Bend and other cities in Central Oregon don’t have sidewalks to walk on that would enable foot traffic. Even intrepid cyclists can be scared off by the bike lanes constructed directly adjacent to whizzing cars. As intrepid cyclists ourselves, it would be easy for us to say, in this moment of elevated gas prices, that the solution is simply to get on your bike. Stop complaining about gas and traffic and buck both by getting on a bike or its e-equivalent, we could say. But that’s putting the onus all on individuals. In Bend, advocates of multi-modal transportation, including Bend Bikes, pushed for the addition of plenty of that in the Transportation System Plan and its accompanying transportation bond— which prompted some in this community to call it a war on cars. Now, though, with gas prices being a hot topic once again, we’d like to point out that what we live in most of the time is a war on people outside of cars. We must reimagine our cities to accommodate not just cars, but also walkers, cyclists, those in wheelchairs and those seeking other forms of transit, so that we can weather the ongoing geopolitical onslaughts that can and do make their way to Central Oregon.
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The 3/10 story, “Tots! Moves into 9th Street Village,” incorrectly stated that the business’ new pizza cart would replace its current Tots! cart at Midtown Yacht Club. The business will soon have both carts at Midtown, and one will not replace the other. We regret the errors.
PLEASE STOP THE PROPOSED THORNBURGH RESORT
On Wed., March 9 the Department of State Lands had a public Zoom meeting for input to help determine if it should sell 400 acres of OUR public land to the developer of Thornburgh destination resort. Almost 300 people attended the meeting representing many concerns, including water for farming, water impact on current residential wells, the impact on area wildlife, the impact on the mule deer migration, disruption to hiking and biking trails and yes the overall environmental impact. 255 individuals spoke voicing their concerns and EVERY SPEAKER WAS AGAINST the sale of the land, not one person said it was a good idea. Additionally, more than 3,400 businesses, community organizations and individuals have signed onto an opposition letter and to date, 1,800 community members have submitted public comments, opposing the sale, into the record for the DSL to consider. In addition to being against the sale of public land to a proposed resort, I oppose the entire resort. The resort could consume up to 6,000,000 gallons of water per day for three golf courses, six artificial lakes and 1,000 luxury houses. The state and the developer emphasize that the money for the sale will go to schools, but there are many other tracts of land that can be used for school funding. Central Oregon doesn’t need another golf resort for the affluent, we need to protect
the environment and conserve water. —Joe Craig We live 3 miles away and supposedly have 28 acres of water rights. Last year we were cut down to water seven days on, seven days off. This year we have been warned that we might water seven days on, 14 days off. Farmers are moving away. Locally sourced produce, meat and hay will go away. Wells have been going dry the last several years. Yet somehow there is enough water for three golf courses, lakes, pools and up to 3,000 homes? And leaving the DSL land natural? Plats show roads and homes on the parcels. Plus being built next to another resort with three golf courses, lakes, pools, etc.? 2022 has a statewide drought, high fire danger, and lack of public notice since the property is surrounded by BLM is allowing this water sucking project. —Christine Larson
ATTENTION, REDMOND TAXPAYERS
I love this city and its friendly caring people, but the Cascade Swim Center badly needs upgrading with a full restoration. It is used by many and is an embarrassment if compared to other facilities for the same purpose. Please, taxpayers, let’s opt for our dollars to go to making this facility a shining light in our community worthy of the great reputation we already have. We’ve spent a lot of money on our dry canyon which fulfills much of our exercising needs, but our old pool also fills those needs. Let’s treat them equally financially. Thanks !! —Marcia Majors
in a very small section of town, the closein east side of Bend. The Project Turnkey motel on NE Division. The Rainbow Motel on NE Franklin. The Second Street shelter south of Franklin. The growing St. Vincent Depaul shelter at 350/362 SE Cleveland Ave. The planned 36 unit Cleveland Commons somewhere near SE 5th and Cleveland. The "now on hold" managed camp on NE 9th near Glenwood. This concentrated approach has been tried for many years in Portland (Old Town), San Francisco (Tenderloin), and Los Angeles (Skid Row). What has been the result? Obvious and glaring failure. Why are Bend City Council and city employees repeating this pattern and what specifically is being done to create a different outcome here? Additionally, please note that the cycle of poverty is frequently generational. And when government intentionally concentrates poverty in a single geographic area, it perpetuates this cycle. Where is the social justice component to the concentration of poverty that is being laid down right now in Bend? Where is the equity to the traditionally underserved sections of Bend where government is now intentionally concentrating the houseless population? Is anyone paying attention to the bigger picture of what is being done to the fabric of our entire city? Help the houseless? Absolutely. But don't blindly do it in the same way that has failed miserably elsewhere and expect a different outcome. Disperse these facilities into all quadrants of Bend now. —Tom Gugg
Bend is doing an awesome job trying to handle the houseless crisis with compassion, props to them! I know folks are having a hard time coming around, but these are human lives we’re talking about. If everyone would get involved, we could ease some of the fears and worries AND actually accomplish something, together. —Mandee Seeley via bendsource.com
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Thanks for your letter, Mandee! You get letter of the week for raising an important point: Nearly every day we see hundreds of people commenting on this facet of the housing crisis on all the social media channels— and yet, at the same time, the shelters offering people a place to stay and an alternative to the streets are always in need of more volunteers to give their time, to prepare a meal or to simply donate to the cause of helping house people and/or building more shelter capacity in Central Oregon. Cheers to the people already playing a part. —Nicole Vulcan
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Please note that facilities and services for the houseless are being concentrated
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Oregon’s legislative session wrapped up on March 4, passing a more ambitious agenda than typical for short sessions By Jack Harvel Courtesy of Zehn Katzen via Wikimedia
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regon’s 2022 legislative session wrapped up with over 60 bills crammed into the final two days of the 31-day short session. Lawmakers added $2.7 billion in spending to a budget passed the year before as the state took in $2.5 billion more in revenue than expected. Short sessions usually focus on budget adjustments and technical issues from the previous year, but Democrats believed larger challenges like houselessness, building sustainable workforces and child care needed to be addressed. Housing and houselessness Oregon has the fourth-most houseless people per capita (35 people per 100,000) in the U.S. behind California, New York and Hawaii. A $400 million bill seeks to address this with investments in services, affordable housing and supporting home ownership. Some $165 million of the package will go toward expanding shelter capacity — $50 million will go directly toward Project Turnkey, a state program that renovated motels into shelters. Some $80 million of the package would support rapid re-housing, including short-term rental assistance and services. The remaining $25 million would be put in the hands of municipal governments to address to respond to specific local needs. It will build off the legislature’s previous work, like House Bill 2006 which will partially fund Bend’s Navigation Center that Bend City Council was likely to approve on Wednesday March 16. On the affordable housing side of the spending package, $215 million is allocated to building and preserving affordable housing. Additionally, House Bill 4123 allocates funding directly toward local governments to set up joint offices coordinating services for the unhoused. “The goal of this is to provide some money so our cities and counties can start a joint office that can work with our community partners and have an overall vision and strategic plan in a community,” said Jason Kropf (D-Bend), who drafted the bill. “Bend will get about $1.9 million in a direct allocation.” Child care and Education Every Oregon county is a child care desert for families with preschool-aged children, meaning there’s less than one available spot for every three children. Last year the legislature consolidated two separate agencies that oversaw child care in the state into the Department of Early Learning and Care, and this year they’re paying $100 million to bolster the industry. “We streamlined that process moving forward, created increased investments, we put another $100 million dollars into child care investments this last session in 2022, in part to bolster that child care workforce,” Kropf said. The legislature also prioritized funding to address teacher burnout and increase summer learning programs for K-12 students. Oregon school districts reported over 1,800 vacancies in 2021, citing high workloads, burnout and pandemic disruptions. The bill establishes grant programs to recruit and retain educators and waives some professional development requirements. Legislators also approved protections for superintendents. The Newberg School board fired superintendent Joe Morelock on Nov. 9 without cause, though Morelock told OPB he believed his firing stemmed from an alleged failure to enforce a policy
The Oregon legislature adjourned its short session on Friday, March 4, voting on over 60 bills in its last two days.
enacted by the school board banning “political, quasi-political, or controversial symbols.” “The superintendent bill was to make sure that superintendents couldn't be fired for following things like public health guidance, requiring some level of notice if a superintendent is going to be fired without cause, that there'll be some period of time between when that notice is given and before that superintendent can be fired,” Kropf said. “The goal is to try to create continuity of leadership within our school districts so that we're not having these abrupt changes.” School districts affected by wildfires will get some percentage of $25 million in aid after declining enrollment led to a reduction in funding. Workforce training A $200 million workforce training program will contribute to existing job training, apprenticeship and education programs to connect people to upwardly mobile jobs, and with a focus on supporting people from historically underserved communities, including people of color, adult learners, rural communities, low-wage earners and disconnected youth. The bill, called Future Ready Oregon, was among the top priorities of Gov. Kate Brown. “I want to thank the legislature for passing Future Ready Oregon,” said Gov. Brown in a press release. “And a special thank you to the Racial Justice Council, as well as our business community, and the working Oregonians who shared their stories during the legislative process. Now, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work to build a skilled and diverse workforce.” Perhaps the most contentious piece of legislation passed afforded farmworkers the same overtime requirements as every other occupation. Agricultural laborers are the only workers excluded from overtime pay in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. Republicans objected to the bill, saying it disadvantages family farms over large corporations. The bill phases in overtime pay for an adjustment period and offers tax credits for farms that offset the increased wages. The tax credits become greater as the farms get smaller. Oregon Republicans opposed many of the proposals that passed in the short session, but in many cases were unable to override the Democratic majority.
Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) said his party was able to block some of the most extreme proposals, but questioned Democrats’ priorities. “At a time when inflation is out of control, Democrats introduced a new sales tax and new spending. When Oregonians don’t feel safe in their homes, Democrats pushed an extreme soft-on-crime agenda that makes our streets more dangerous. As we close the book on the pandemic, Democrats clung to government overreach and mandates,” Knopp said. “Even with our big disagreements, we got some good bipartisan things done for Oregon this session. Unfortunately, we left a lot of good policy on the table. Short sessions reveal priorities, and the majority’s priorities were misplaced in many cases.” The luxury sales tax Knopp mentioned was still in committee at the end of the session. Regarding crime, there were mixed results; one bill banning police from conducting stops over busted taillights or headlights passed, as did a bill that allows people convicted in non-unanimous cases eligible for a new trial so long as they remained in custody and only victimized adults. The legislature also loosened the requirements for police to use tear gas after complaints that 2021 legislation restricting its use was ambiguous and prevented police intervention in violent demonstrations.
Who’s Running, Part Deux Last week we brought you a list of local candidates running in the upcoming May primary, where candidates from the same party run against each other to see who moves on to the November general election. This week, we’ve compiled a list of who’s running in the races for governor, U.S. House and U.S Senate—but with over 20 candidates for governor alone, we’ve made that long list available—including links to information on who’s donating to their campaigns—available on the News page of our website, bendsource.com/bend/local-news.
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After years of drought, Central Oregon is at a tipping point By Jack Harvel “The data we use to base that off of is precipitation, estimates of evaporation and then the streamflow numbers, too. Other kinds of data that are based off of those primary data sources, like soil moisture content, so the amount of soil water that's been stored in the soil, you know, and that can depend on kind of what cell type you have, and kind of the character of the precipitation you did receive,” O’Neill said. There’s been plenty of drought years over the last two decades, and O’Neill believes at this point a lot of people tune out of drought news. “I think people are starting to feel drought fatigue a little bit like you every year, but we just wanted to get the word out that without a miracle rainstorm, or multiple miracle rainstorms, this will be really kind of an extraordinary year, in terms of the impacts,” O’Neill said. Those impacts can be severe. Some wells are already running dry, or pumping up lower quality water. Low reservoirs may keep people from recreational opportunities. Agricultural products may be undersupplied, which can cause an increase in the price of commodities like hay, which translates to higher beef prices. Hydroelectric power generation dwindles with reservoir levels. Fish habitats become inhospitable. Grasshoppers, thriving in a dry climate, eat up more crops. And, of course, wildfires have a greater chance to spread with the dry fuels lying on the ground.
“The combination of low winter precipitation and early snow melts will give us an early start to the fire season. So we'll be vulnerable to things like big east wind events,” O’Neill said. “Looking forward to things like Fourth of July, we might see a lot more concern with firework bans, an early finish to field burning season and things like campfire bans. Those are all seen as maybe a little bit of a nuisance, but you know, it is important for various people, so those are direct impacts that we can expect.” The Predictive Services of the National Interagency Fire Center reported on March 1 that Central Oregon will have a near-normal amount of fire risk in March and April, but by May there will be significantly more potential for fires due to escaped ignitions on dry and windy days. Patrons of Central Oregon irrigation districts can expect shorter irrigation seasons and potentially altered schedules. Tumalo Irrigation District is scheduling patrons on a one-week-on, one-week-off, or oneweek-on, two-weeks-off, schedule, depending on the time of year. Arnold Irrigation District projects its irrigation season will finish at the end of June or early July; last year it went until the end of July. North Unit Irrigation, the most junior water right in the Deschutes Basin, is bracing for another tough year considering it relies on Wickiup Reservoir, which is currently at 48% of its capacity in a reservoir which is typically near-full at this time of year.
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he last two years represents the third-driest twoyear period in the state’s history, mostly driven by Central and Southern Oregon that’ve experienced the driest period in recorded history. Seven Oregon counties, including Deschutes and Crook, experienced worse drought than ever, and surrounding counties are much drier than usual. With two years straining reservoirs and with many people reporting wells running dry, the outlook for next year is not good. Usually wet years give a chance for more moisture to fill in reservoirs and aquifers, but without that the probable drought this upcoming year is expected to be worse than the region has ever seen. “We usually will require a couple years of normal or slightly above normal precipitation to recover all those water deficits that we accrued,” said Larry O’Neill, the Oregon State climatologist associate professor in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. “The drought from last year really likely was not going to recover with just one year. So even if we had a good year, good winter, this year, it probably wouldn't have fully recovered.” As of March 1 all areas of Deschutes County were experiencing some form of drought, with the southeastern portion of the county in the most severe classification, D4, meaning exceptional drought. To qualify as D4 it must be among the driest 2% of years on record, and D3 (extreme drought) is among the driest 5% of years.
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Proyectos de Ley para la Vivienda, Fuerza Laboral y para la educación firmados Por Jack Harvel Translated by/Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar En el aspecto de la vivienda accesible y el paquete de gastos, $215 millones se destinan para construir y preservar la vivienda accesible. Además, el Proyecto de Ley 4123 de la Cámara de Representantes destina los fondos directamente a los gobiernos locales para establecer despachos conjuntos que coordinen los servicios para las personas sin hogar. “La meta es otorgar algo de dinero para que las ciudades y los condados puedan establecer despachos conjuntos que trabajen con socios comunitarios y que tengan una visión y un plan estratégico en una comunidad,” dijo Jason Kropf (Demócrata de Bend), quien redactó el proyecto de ley. “Bend recibirá alrededor de $1.9 millones en distribución directa.” El Cuidado de Niños y La Educación Cada condado de Oregon sufre una escasez de guarderías para las familias con niños en pre-escolar, lo cual quiere decir que hay menos de un espacio abierto de cada 3 niños. El año pasado la legislatura consolidó dos agencias que supervisaban las guarderías del estado en el Departamento de Cuidado y Aprendizaje y este año están pagando $100 millones para impulsar a la industria. La legislatura también priorizó los fondos para abordar el agotamiento de los maestros e aumentar los programas de aprendizaje de verano para los estudiantes de Kinder al último año de preparatoria (high school). Los legisladores también aprobaron la
protección para los superintendentes. Los distritos escolares afectados por los incendios forestales obtendrán un porcentaje de $25 millones de auxilio después que la baja de inscripciones condujo a la reducción de fondos. Capacitación de la Fuerza Laboral y Protección para los trabajadores del campo. Un programa de capacitación laboral de $200 millones contribuirá a los programas existentes de capacitación laboral, de formación y de educación para conectar a la gente con trabajos y con un enfoque en apoyar a las personas de comunidades históricamente desantendidas, incluyendo personas de color, estudiantes adultos, comunidades rurales, de bajos ingresos y jóvenes desvinculados. El proyecto de ley, llamado Future Ready Oregon, estuvo entre las prioridades principales de la Gobernadora Kate Brown. Tal vez la de la legislación más polémica aprobada otorgó a los trabajadores agrícolas son los únicos trabajadores excluidos del pago de horas extra dentro de la Ley de Normas Laborales Justas de 1938. Los republicanos rechazaron la propuesta de ley, comentando que pone en desventaja a las granjas familiares en comparación con las grandes empresas. El proyecto de ley introduce paso a paso el pago de horas extras durante un período de ajuste y ofrece créditos fiscales para las granjas que compensan
el aumento de los salarios. Los créditos fiscales aumentan a medida que las fincas se hacen más pequeñas. El líder republicano del senado, Tim Knopp (Republicano de Bend) dijo que su partido pudo bloquear algunas de las propuestas más extremas, pero cuestionó las prioridades de los demócratas. “En tiempos en que la inflación está fuera de control, los demócratas presentan un nuevo impuesto sobre la venta y gastos nuevos. Cuando los residentes de Oregon no se sienten seguros en su propia casa, los demócratas impulsaron una agenda extremadamente leve en relación al crimen que hace que las calles sean más peligrosas. Conforme cerramos el capítulo de la pandemia, los demócratas se aferran a los mandatos y extralimitaciones del gobierno, “Tim Knopp (Republicano de Bend). En relación al impuesto sobre la venta, de la cual habló Knopp todavía se encontraba en el comité al final de la sesión. En cuanto a la delincuencia, hubo resultados mixtos; se aprobó una propuesta de ley que prohibía a la policía parar a los automovilistas porque sus faros fronteros y traseros estaban fundidos, al igual que un proyecto de ley que permita a las personas condenadas en casos no unánimes ser elegibles para un nuevo juicio siempre y cuando permanezcan bajo custodia y solo sean víctimas adultas.
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La sesión legislativa de Oregon 2022 culminó con más de 60 proyectos de ley atestados en los últimos dos días de la sesión de 31 días. Los legisladores agregaron $2.7 billones a un presupuesto aprobado el año anterior, ya que el estado recibió $2.5 billones más en ingresos. Vivienda y Desamparo Oregon tiene el 4to lugar con mayor número de personas sin hogar (35 personas por cada 100,000) en los Estados Unidos después de California, Nueva York y Hawái. Un proyecto de ley de $400 millones busca encargarse al invertir en servicios, vivienda accesible y apoyo a la propiedad de vivienda. Unos $165 millones del paquete serán destinados para ampliar el albergue, $50 millones irán directamente a Project Turnkey, un programa estatal que renueva moteles en albergues. Unos de los $80 millones del paquete apoyarían a la reubicación rápida de vivienda, incluyendo el apoyo y servicios de la renta a corto plazo. Los $25 millones restantes se pondrían en manos de los gobiernos municipales para que se encarguen y respondan a las necesidades de la localidad. Se basará en el trabajo anterior de la legislatura, como el Proyecto de Ley 2006 de la Cámara de Representantes, que financiará parte del Navigation Center de Bend, que el consejo de la ciudad de Bend muy probablemente apruebe el miércoles 16 de marzo.
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Outdoor lights obscure dark skies, waste energy and throw off the rhythms of all types of life. Here’s what advocates are doing to protect Central Oregon’s vast dark skies. By Hanna Merzbach
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mid a shield of darkness, under a sea of glittering stars at Sunriver’s observatory, children gaze at Saturn for the first time. Visitors peer through telescopes at the moon’s miles-long craters and marvel at the wonders of the Milky Way. But, as visitors look to the north, a cloud of orange sky glows over Bend, as light escapes into the atmosphere overhead. This is one visible sign of the city’s growing light pollution problem. “We call it the ‘arouri Bend-ialis,’” joked Bob Grossfeld, who’s managed the observatory for over 20 years. As the sky grows brighter in Bend and throughout Deschutes County with the booming population, advocates are pushing residents and local officials to protect the dark skies through special designations, stricter lighting policies and educational campaigns. Outdoor lights — that emit too much light, use blue wavelengths or shine up and out — not only obscure the stars, but they also disrupt the cycles of all kinds of life. Lights glowing into the night throw off humans’ circadian rhythm and suppress the production of melatonin. They can also make trees grow unevenly and disorient birds migrating at night. That’s all in addition to the enormous energy cost: the Phoenix-based International Dark Sky Association estimates that at least 30% of all outdoor lighting in the U.S. is wasted, largely with unshielded lights. That adds up to $3.3 billion a year and the release of 21 million tons of carbon dioxide.
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The Hopservatory offers an accessible, in-town option for star-gazers.
“It’s the easiest form of pollution to solve because you can literally just turn off a light.” —GRANT TANDY, HOPSERVATORY MANAGER
Forming Dark Sky Places Bend accounts for nearly half of the light pollution in Deschutes County, according to analyses from the IDA’s Oregon chapter. In just 10 years, between 2010 and 2020, the number of upward lights grew by almost 12% in Bend, and 20% in Redmond. But the increase was most stark outside city limits in Deschutes County’s unincorporated areas, where the number of upward lights doubled, now making up almost one-third of all light escaping into space in the county. The community of Sunriver, on the other hand, saw its light pollution levels get even lower, as the IDA designated it Oregon’s first official Dark Sky Place in 2020. Sunriver — home to the largest publicly
Grant Tandy, the Hopservatory's manager, gazes through a telescope.
accessible observatory in the country — is one of 195 Dark Sky Places around the world, as of January 2022. It’s also now even more of a destination for the growing population of “astrotourists,” or visitors who travel in search of dark skies. While giving a tour of the observatory’s ever-expanding facility, Grossfeld said, “Sunriver cheated,” explaining that the resort town had been enforcing strict lighting policies since the 1960s, thanks to an active homeowners’ association. While many communities must overhaul their entire lighting system and go through a rigorous application process to get a dark sky designation, Sunriver just had to check a few boxes. “Part of (Sunriver’s) development was all about keeping lights pointing down and covered and the natural beauty of the world,” Grossfeld added. Oregon’s other newly minted dark sky place, Prineville Reservoir State Park, benefits from being 16 miles up a dead-end road, according to Chris Gerdes, the park’s manager. Light pollution is minimal because “we’re really at the end of the line,” Gerdes said of the park, which offers special stargazing permits and seasonal telescopes to nighttime viewers. Prineville acts as a gateway to the Oregon Outback, which—nestled between Bend, Burns and Boise—is part of the largest swath of dark sky in the lower 48. As light pollution from growing populations encroaches into the pristine sky area, advocates are seeking to gain community support for making the area a Dark Sky Sanctuary, the IDA’s highest accolade. In Central Oregon, advocates from Black Butte Ranch and Pine Mountain Observatory are also working toward becoming dark sky places. And across the state, Cottonwood State Park, Wallowa Lake State Park and Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve are in different stages of the application process. Other communities in Oregon have a long way to go to bring their skies up to par: Keeping light pollution to a minimum is simple when a place is completely isolated like Prineville Reservoir or has a homeowners’ association like Sunriver’s enforcing strict lighting policies, but it’s a bit more complicated for the rest of Deschutes County, where enforcement is largely complaint-driven.
In 2021, Bend received 32 lighting ordinance complaints, and Deschutes County received five. “Sunriver enforces it (without just complaints)— that’s key,” said Cathie Flanigan, who helped found Oregon’s chapter of the IDA with her husband, Bill Kowalik.
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Stimulating curiosity One of Givot’s former students, Grant Tandy, went on to a career in astronomy, running the “Hopservatory” at Worthy Brewing. He advocates for dark skies by trying to get visitors as enthralled by the universe as he is. On the eastern edge of Bend’s city limits, Worthy Brewing is a hub for astrotourism where visitors can pair their dinner with a look at the stars. Viewers start their journey in a small, circular room known as the “transporter room,” which sits at the base of the observatory dome towering two stories above. The room is decorated with mosaic tiles depicting speeding comets, spaceships and planets, and a marbleized Venetian plaster mural that shows the transition from Earth’s core toward the stars and beyond. “The main goal is stimulating curiosity and trying to get people to think outside the box,” Tandy said, adding the brewery-meets-observatory offers yet another opportunity to get people invested in the night skies and help them understand how they can reduce their own light pollution. “It’s the easiest form of pollution to solve because you can literally just turn off a light,” Tandy pointed out while climbing the ladder to the large telescope in the small viewing dome. Tandy can tell when light pollution is making his views blur together at the Hopservatory, which— unlike Central Oregon’s other observatories—is located within an urban area. On the flip side, the Hopservatory does reach a unique demographic of people, who may not be willing to drive an hour out of their way to an observatory like Pine Mountain or Sunriver. It’s also the only observatory connected to a brewery that’s in the “known universe,” Tandy joked. “We’re looking for others,” he added, peering through his telescope at the sky above. Learn more about the International Dark Sky Association’s Oregon chapter at darkskyoregon.org.
Above are 2012 and 2020 models of Artificial Night Sky Brightness, from nighttime satellite images taken at 2 a.m.
A Sky Full of Stars, Local observatories and when to visit Hopservatory at Worthy Brewing Wed., Thu., 8-9 p.m. Fri., Sat., 8-10 p.m. worthygardenclub.com/hopservatory $5 suggested donation Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Wed. and Sat. nights See snco.org for exact times and solar viewing offerings $20 (reservations required) Pine Mountain Observatory Select weekends See pmo.uoregon.edu for more information $5 suggested donation Prineville Reservoir State Park Day-use area Open after hours with stargazing permit See stateparks.oregon.gov for more information Free Courtesy International Dark Sky Association Oregon Chapter
Light escaping upward from Bend, Redmond and Prineville is scattered by the atmosphere and casues a glowing sky, or skyglow.
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Perched on the top of Awbrey Butte, Flanigan and Kowalik’s house looks out at the Cascades. On clear days, they can even see Mount Adams, in Washington state. And on clear nights, endless stars await — that is, when they can see them. According to the couple, they could see many more stars when they moved to the house five years ago, and their neighbors say they used to be able to see even more—a prime motivation for the couple to dedicate themselves to reducing light pollution and form the Oregon IDA chapter. “Neither of us are astronomers, but we appreciate the majesty of the Milky Way,” said Kowalik, who worked as an earth scientist for 35 years and analyzes light pollution data in his free time. He, and other chapter members, have placed 35 sky quality meters around the state, which take measurements every five minutes. Kowalik presented this data as part of a panel at a Feb. 10 Deschutes County Planning Commission meeting, where dark sky advocates urged the county to update its 1994 lighting ordinance applying to all unincorporated areas. They recommended the county follow the IDA’s five lighting principles for responsible outdoor lighting: make it useful, targeted, low-level, controlled and use warmer colors. “Good lighting you don’t notice,” said Flanigan, adding that more lighting is not always safer. Shielding and lowering lights can prevent glare, and warm-colored lights have less of an impact on night vision than blue lights. In addition to proposing the county change the color of its lights, the panelists proposed limiting when businesses can have lights on at night and restricting the use of string lights, since they are rarely covered and emit a lot of light. They also suggested making sure all outdoor lighting at construction projects is dark-sky approved and simplifying the process for making lighting-related complaints. All of this would ideally be accompanied by educational campaigns. The Planning Commission ultimately voted unanimously to recommend the Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners update the existing outdoor lighting ordinance and explore the possibility of a dark skies educational campaign. This spring, the Board of Commissioners will start considering this update, though it’s unclear what form it will take. According to Flanigan, “Deschutes County is really ahead of the pack here.”
“They can be the example for the state,” she said, adding it’s “in the cosmos” for the commissioners to update the policy, with a groundswell of support. Even the High Desert Museum is running an exhibit focused on conserving dark skies starting April 16. The town of Sisters is also making moves toward updating its outdoor lighting policies. Students from the Sisters High School astronomy club presented to the City Council on Feb. 23, urging it to implement the city’s lighting ordinance and raise awareness about light pollution. “It’s something that I think the kids really care a lot about, and they’re excited to use their voice,” said Rima Givot, the high school science teacher who leads the club. “Little actions do matter, and it’s totally within everybody’s power to play a part.”
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With multiple retailers on site there will be no shortage of new gear to test out up on Hoodoo Saturday. Turn the mountain into a whole new experience with free demo gear. Sat., March. 19, 9am-9pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd., Sisters. Lift tickets vary.
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Step up wine knowledge and be a big hit, or drag, at the next dinner party. Flights Wine Bar will walk you through the sets of wine they present, leaving participants with more education about their preferences. March 21, 5-6:30pm. Flights Wine Bend, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. $45.
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Eugene’s Spunj describe themselves as a “high energy jam band” in a Facebook bio. Having caught their set at an Après Ski Bash in January, that phrase is the perfect two words to describe the four-piece set of rockers. Spunj delivers one groovy anthem after another, keeping the night moving along as one big dance party, featuring the talents of Sage McCommas (drums/vocals) from Austin, Texas; Josh Harris (guitar/ vocals) from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; David Richards (bass/saxophone/ vocals) from Cottage Grove, Oregon and Dan Underkofler (piano/guitar/ vocals) from Fairfield, Connecticut. McCommas and Harris first met in 2017 at a cannabis trim scene in Humboldt County, bonding over jam music and seeing shows together. Then they moved the early renditions of the band from there to Eugene, found the other members through other bands and never looked back. “I definitely think our different backgrounds have impacted our sound. I was a metal and punk kid ‘til I was 20 years old and never had even heard of Phish or the Dead, so there is a lot of Spunj music that gets pretty heavy,” says McCommas. “David is also a huge jazz guy and plays saxophone, so that bleeds into the music as well. Dan was big into indie music and hip-hop before finding jam music in his teenage years, and Josh grew up on classic rock and listening to bands like The Doors, Led Zeppelin, but really found his inspiration the first time he heard the Grateful Dead.” Inspired by classic jam band leaders like Phish, Goose and Umphrey’s McGee, the band also looks outside the box for inspiration in bands like Hiatus Kaiyote, Animals as Leaders, Jacob Collier and more. Some of the band’s favorite jam tracks include “Fly Famous Mockingbird” by Phish, “Weather Report Suite” by the Grateful Dead, and “French Bowling” by Dopapod. On Tuesday Spunj released its latest EP. After working on the project for the last three years, the foursome
is pumped to drop it. Led by the single “Sanity,” Spunj has a good group of songs on their hands with this latest release. “The EP is a culmination of the hard work and time we’ve put into the band and ourselves over the last three years. We’ve grown so much as musicians and as a band since our first release nearly three years ago. At times it really feels like a different band entirely and that’s why it’s also super important for us to get this out. It’s also the first release with our current and finalized lineup so it’s super exciting and truly feels like it represents the whole scope of the band,” McCommas tells the Source. “The general idea was to give people something with variety and depth but also delivered in a form that is digestible in today’s ADHD world. Finding even an hour of free time to listen to an album can be hard nowadays, so releasing something that you could listen to on your way to work and nearly finish was important to us. And who knows, maybe we’ll release a string of these and do some cool meta connecting-them-together sort deal. Winkwink, nudge-nudge…” This Friday those in downtown Bend will get the chance to see them rock out with fellow jammers Lespecial in The Commons, but if you want to keep the good vibes going, head to the Volcanic Theatre Pub for the official Lespecial after party with Spunj and Brother Gabe. They’re definitely going to bring the heat. “We are very excited to headline the VTP because not only is it our first time doing so, but Bend is probably our favorite city to play in besides our hometown of Eugene. The people in Bend know how to party!” The Lespecial After Party w/ Spunj & Brother Gabe Fri., March 18,, doors at 9:30pm Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend $13 adv., $15 at door
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Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 Trivia
Wednesdays at Cabin 22 with Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show. We’re back and better than ever. All the fun you remember has returned and we hope you will too! More TV coverage, locals specials, prizes to win! 25 SW Century Dr. Bend. 6:30pm . Free.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @ Hoo-
doo Ski Area Boogie down the slopes or boogie at the BNF Kombucha Stage for 12 whole days of live music! March, 16-27. Every 12 days, 9am. Lift tickets vary.
Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.
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. (21 and over) 6:30pm. Free.
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Sonny Hess Known far and wide for her sensual guitar playing, songwriting gifts and soulful vocals, local blues legend Sonny Hess fires up shows around town performing in a variety of forms and combinations. 6-9pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic w/ Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.
They ground themselves firmly in the bluegrass traditions of driving fiddle tunes, layered harmonies and single mics, all the while weaving in inspiration and originality from genres far and wide. 6:30pm. $15.
Brasada Ranch Paul Eddy, Solo Bedell artist and local song-singer sings songs from your parents' record collection. Originals and covers. 5:30-8:30pm. Free.
Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia Night at
Bridge 99 Join us each Thursday at six, for live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Win Bridge 99 gift cards! Free.
The Yard at Bunk+Brew St. Patrick’s Day Rave Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Bunk+Brew way! Bend’s best dj collective - Basscamp - will be booming in the beer garden. Electronic music, heavy bass, green beer on tap, food trucks, fire pits, pure vibes. Let’s Party! 6-10pm. Free. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Trivia Night We are bringing a nostaligic spin to trivia with large, hand crafted, replicas of Trivial Pursuit wheels. We have enough pies for six teams. So, get early to claim your favorite color! Sign up 6:30. Starts at 7pm. 6:30-8pm. Free. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Drunk
History: St. Patrick’s Day Local stand-up comedians talk about the history of the holiday and some of ireland’s heroes in the sloppiest way possible. Featuring: Ed Dearment, Tracy Rieder, Stuart Wilson, and Zac. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 8-10pm. $15.
High Desert Music Hall St. Patricks Day
Celebration Join us for an evening of cheers, drink specials, themed music & just a good time. With special performance by The Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band 4pm. Free.
Volcanic Theatre Pub Koffin Kats, The Brainiax & Bad Sex at Volcanic A psychobilly/punk band with influences ranging from The Damned to The Stray Cats, The Koffin Kats have covered a lot of ground. 8-11pm. $17.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @ Hoo-
doo Ski Area Boogie down the slopes or boogie at the BNF Kombucha Stage for 12 whole days of live music! 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.
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Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Join Pigeons
The Belfry St. Paddy’s Day w/ Skillethead & Conner Bennett Setting roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead calls forth the best of bluegrass old and new.
Playing Ping Pong for a funk-filled night full of energy. 7:30pm. $25.
Northside Bar & Grill Strong Alibi Fourpiece local rock group performing classic, heavy and alternative rock covers as well as similar Courtesy-McMenamins
style originals. 7-9pm.
River’s Place Honey Don’t ~ St. Paddy’s Day Americana country soul from the heart. Honey Don’t will showcase their new album with CJ Neary, fiddler extraordinaire, joining in the fun for a down right festive St. Paddy’s Day! 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing St. Patty’s Day
Celebration with Woodsmen Woodsmen brings their Americana sounds to the Silver Moon stage in celebration of St. Patty’s day! 7pm. $5/Door.
The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse
Laurel Brauns Duo Fireside Show At The Suttle Lodge Enjoy some gorgeous Irish tunes performed by folk artist, Laurel Brauns. 5:30-8pm. $15.
Worthy Brewing St. Patty’s Day with The Jess Ryan Band Come see The Jess Ryan Band for St. Patty’s Day! Special Worthy Brewing St. Patty’s Day Beer release. 6-8pm. Free.
18 Friday Hub CityDJ/Karaoke Nights Dj dance music
intermingled with karaoke! 8pm. Free.
The Belfry Ana Popovic @ The Belfry Ana Popovic celebrating 20 years as a touring musician. 8-11pm. $30. The Yard at Bunk+Brew Friday Night Music w/ Jay Si Proof Portland’s 6 piece funk band is coming to the Bunk+Brew. Fresh off an album release, these earth jazz alchemists will be setting the yard ablaze with their dancy grooves, catchy melodies and jazzy harmonies. 6-9pm. Free. The Commons Cafe & Taproom
Lespecial This band is one of the hottest and most innovative bands on the live dance & jam music scene today. 6:30pm. Free.
High Desert Music Hall Tyler Spen-
cer & Third Seven A night of beautiful instrumentation and songwriting along with creative looping and beat making. This will be a magical sonic experience not to be missed. Join us March 18 at 8pm for two of Oregon’s most powerful musical gifts. 8-11:45pm. $8.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @
Hoodoo Ski Area Every 12 days, 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Call Down Thunder Playing the music of
the Grateful Dead since 2019, Call Down Thunder will rock the Midtown Ballroom Annex into the night. 8pm. $5 Donation at the door.
Open Space Event Studios Minted Events Presents: Murkury + Friends Minted Events presents to you. 7:30pm. $20.
Silver Moon Brewing Eric Leadbetter Band Leadbetter Band was born after the final closing chapters of Jive Coulis in the early winter of 2017. In a sense it was a “re-branding” of Jive Coulis. Eric was the songwriter and frontman for Jive, and that is still the case with Leadbetter Band. 6-8pm. Free.
J. Graves is known as a dance-punk band whose thrashing guitar and kicked up drums will leave people thrashing at McMenamins Friday. This is an afternoon show to get pumped up for the busy weekend ahead.
Silver Moon Brewing Comedy at Silver Moon Get ready for a night of laughter with some of Central Oregon’s best local comics! Snag some dinner from the amazing food trucks and prepare to shoot beer out of your nose. Featuring: Sharif Mohni, Jessica Taylor, and Katy Ipock. Special Guest: Tracy Rieder. 8pm-3:50am. $15/online $20/door.
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Tower Theatre The Irish Rambling House Rambling House melds the heart of Celtic and American folk music with the discipline and sophistication of Baroque music under the direction of Grammy-winning guitarist William Coulter and former Stevie Wonder Band collaborator Edwin Huizinga. 7:30pm. $30-$50. Volcanic Theater Pub Spunj w/ Brother Gabe Official Lespecial After Party Parallel 44 Presents Jam Rock sensations SPUNJ w/ special guests Brother Gabe & more for the official lespecial after-party at Volcanic Theatre Pub. 9:30pm-1am. $13/adv $15/door.
19 Saturday Hub CityDJ/Karaoke Nights Dj dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm. Free. Bend Cider Co. Conner Bennett Live Best
known for his expressive improvisational skills and ability to play many different styles of music— from folk to blues, funk, jazz, etc., 3pm. Free.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery
Comedy at Craft: For Mature Comedians Only Saturday Nights are made for laughter at Craft. This show is specifically for comedians over 50. 21+. Strong content expected. Masks required for entry. 8-10pm. $15.
Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Doc Ryan Advance ticket purchase required. 5pm. $10.
High Desert Music Hall PARADE OF BAD
GUYS & JOEL CHADD Parade of Bad Guys is a mix of rock ‘n’ roll & alt-country. Ranging from acoustic sing-alongs to loud & rowdy rock. Along with Joel Chadd folk singer-songwriter. 8pm. Free.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @
Hoodoo Ski Area Every 12 days, 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Yak Attack Yak Attack is a live electron-
ica power trio from Portland. The band has been building buzz on the strength of its live shows and the instant connection its music makes with new listeners. 9pm. $17.
Northside Bar & Grill The Substitutes Trio of local musicians performing fun classic rock covers. 5-8pm. $15. Open Space Event Studios So Much House So Much House(SMH) is Central Oregon’s monthly house & techno music night. Hosted by Bend’s known local DJ “Its Fine." 7pm-Midnight. $15. Pflücke Public House Paul Eddy, Solo Bedell artist and local song-singer sings songs from your parents' record collection. Originals and covers. 3-5pm. Free. River’s Place Saturday Jazz Series Richard Taelor Trio 6-8pm. free. Silver Moon Brewing Dry Canyon Stampede Central Oregon’s favorite country western dance band, Dry Canyon Stampede, plays fun music that makes you wanna get on the dance floor. Wyatt Moss tears it up on the fiddle and Cheyenne West’s vocals soar. 8-10pm. $10. Sisters Depot Paul Eddy, Solo Bedell artist and local song-singer sings songs from your parents' record collection. Originals and covers. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Tower Theatre Andy Woodhull Andy has appeared on The Late Late Show with James
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Initiative Brewing Trivia Wednesdays Trivia Wednesdays in Redmond, with Useless Knowledge Bowl. Join in to win top team prizes! Bring your team this week! Arrive early for best seating. 424 NW 5th St., Redmond. 6:30pm. Free.
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By North, The Roof Rabbits, & Helga at Volcanic Join us for three rockin’ bands in one Saturday night! 9-11:45pm.$10.
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Open Hub Singing’s Equinox Celebration All voices are wanted at Open Hub Singing. This special Spring Equinox event will make use of the reverberating acoustics of our parking garage. 1-2:30pm. $8-25, sliding scale.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @
Hoodoo Ski Area Every 12 days, 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
Hub City Bar & Grill Big Band Open Jam All
welcome to sing or play an instrument, just come on in and get on Gordy’s signup sheet. 5-8pm. Free.
River’s Place Trivia Sunday at River’s Place @ Noon Win gift card prizes for top teams! It’s free to play, Indoor and outdoor seating available. Noon-2pm. Free. River’s Place Doc Ryan Trio American Roots music, pure and simple. folk, blues, rock, gospel, alt.country, we even get funky! Original but familiar. 5-7pm. free. Silver Moon Brewing Todd Day Wait
& Kristina Murray with Special Guests Todd Day Wait is a Missouri native with an easy-going, good humored nature that will have you singing along faster than you know the words. 10am. $10.
Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic Night at
the Moon Have you been honing in your musical, poetic or storytelling skills over the pandemic
and need a stage to test them out on? The Silver Moon’s open mic is back now on Sunday nights inside the taproom. Sign up starts at 4pm. 5-8pm. Free.
Tower Theatre - Bend Portland Cello Project Crafted through the wildly innovative arrangements that have made Cello Project a perennial favorite all over the world, PCP brings Bach to Beck alongside classic Prince tributes, all without missing a beat. 7:30pm. $30-$55.
21 Monday The Astro Lounge Open Mic Mondays
Amazing top notch talent, jaw dropping! Very supportive and can provide guitars if needed. Percussion instruments too! Free.
Bevel Craft Brewing Bingo with Bren Supporting Saving Grace Join us for a night of Bingo to raise funds to support the local charity, Saving Grace! Cash only. 6-8pm. Free. Bridge 99 Brewery Monday Night Trivia
Now playing Mondays (Thursdays, too!) at 6 it’s live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Win Bridge 99 gift cards! 6-8pm. Free.
Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night Enjoy
live musicians, great wine and small bites. 6-9pm. Free.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @
Hoodoo Ski Area Every 12 days, 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
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 The Whags
With Amargoso The Whags, from Seattle, bring their blend of psychedelic funk and groove-driven pop to Silver Moon Brewing as a part of their “Just Desserts” tour supporting the release of new music. 7-9pm. $5.
Courtesy The Whags
22 Tuesday Initiative BrewingTrivia Tuesdays in Redmond Trivia Tuesdays in Redmond, with Useless Knowledge Bowl. Bring your team this week! Arrive early 6:30p. Free.
on our side, bringing us rainbows and merriment for St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for food & drink specials, McMenamins own Irish Stout and plenty of hijinks. March 17, 2-11pm and March 18, 2-11pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Free.
Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @
Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up
Hoodoo Ski Area Every 12 days, 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
Tower Theatre - Bend The Queen’s Cartoonists The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from cartoons! Pulling from over 100 years of animation, TQC’s performances are perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. 6pm. $15-$20.
23 Wednesday Initiative Brewing Trivia Wednesdays
Trivia Wednesdays in Redmond, with Useless Knowledge Bowl. Join in to win top team prizes!. 6:30pm. Free.
Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 with Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show. 6:30pm. Free. Hoodoo Ski Area Spring Break Live @
Hoodoo Ski Area Every 12 days, 9am. Lift Tickets Vary.
Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.
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. (21 and over) 6:30pm. Free.
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
Matt Walden Walden instills the idea of a conscious escape from reality through both his lyrics and music while hoping to inspire the listener to chase their passions/dreams. 6-9pm. Free.
Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open
Mic w/ Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.
Silver Moon Brewing Olivia Awbrey Band Silver Moon Brewing Portland guitarist, singer and lyricist Olivia Awbrey crafts transcendental guitar riffs that pierce through her selfaware and culturally critical storytelling, making way for a new voice on the indie rock scene that parallels the heavy hitters. 7-10pm. $10. Tower Theatre - Bend That Golden Girls Show! ‘That Golden Girls Show!’ is a brand-new show that parodies classic Golden Girls moments – with puppets! 7:30pm. $25-$45. Volcanic Theatre Pub Bridge City Sinners, Goddamn Gallows, Vic Ruggiero & Lauren Napier , & Beyond The Lamplight at VTP This traditional string band line up bends the meaning of the word genre, playing festivals from Punk Rock Bowling, to Muddy Roots, to Oregon’s Bluegrass String Summit. 8-11:45pm. $18. The Whags' psychedelic folk music will act as the perfect comedown from St. Patrick's Day weekend this Monday. They will make an appearance at Silver Moon Brewing as a part of their Just Desserts tour.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Old St. Francis School The leprechauns are
MUSIC
right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.
Ukulele Meetups Bunk+Brew is hosting
weekly Ukulele Meetups for all skill levels with songbooks and light instruction from skilled players. Tue., 7-9pm. The Yard at Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend. Contact: 458-2021090. events@bunkandbrew.com. Free.
DANCE
Argentine Tango Class and Práctica
Weekly Wednesday Práctica at the Sons of Norway. Come to practice, come to dance, come to enjoy the evening! Mostly traditional Argentine tangos; DJ and music varies weekly. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $5-$10.
Born to Dance: Three-Year-Olds This
class uses the Leap’NLearn ® program to follow natural childhood development. Join us for a creative journey to learning the basics ballet! Mondays, 5:05-5:35pm. Through June 20. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $48.
Discover Ballet A great introduction to the
world of dance for children 8 to 11 years looking to get a start in ballet! Fridays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: (541)382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71.
Fantasy Ballet: An Imaginative Ballet Class for 5-Year-Olds! This fantasy-themed
ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry. Email dance@ abcbend.com or call 541-382 4055 for more info! Sat., 11-11:45am. Through June 18. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend. com. $61.
Silver Swans Ballet Silver Swans is an open-level class for all adults 35+. $71 monthly / $21 drop-in. Tue., 11:30am-12:30pm. Through June 21. Fridays, 8:45-9:45am. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. DANCE@ABCBEND.COM. $71. Twinkle Toes Tap: 5-7-Year-Olds This beginning tap class will have your child tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap. Tue., 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 21. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: (541)-382-4055. dance@abcbend. com. $61.
FILM EVENTS
The Father’s Group Presents: The Immortal Henrietta Lacks Join us to view George C. Wolfe’s interpretation of her heart-
EVENTS
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
breaking story. March 17, 5-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-604-8055. info@thefathersgroup. org. $10.
Rookie Season Enthralling and emotionally
ARTS / CRAFTS
Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing This class is for beginning to intermediate
students. Wed., 10am-1pm. Through April 13. Tumalo School of Pottery & Craft, 65093 SMOKEY BUTTE DR, BEND. Contact: 321-432-8009. yvonne@tumaloschoolofpottery.com. $225.
Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer
Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer. Thu.-Sun. Noon-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.
PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS Bend Ghost Tours Join us for our Ghosts
and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about our permanent residents! Wed.-Sun., 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-350-0732. Bendghosttours@ gmail.com. $25.00.
Know Underground: Magnificent Mycelium with Fungi Perfecti Fungi and
plants have been allies for millions of years! March 23, 5-6pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Know Underground: The Origins of the Catacombs in Paris Learn what led
to the creation of the catacombs in pre-revolutionary Paris with Thomas M. Luckett, Professor of History at Portland State University. March 16, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Sky Hunters Raptors take flight overhead in this special spring program. Two shows daily - 11am and 1:30pm. March 19-26, 11am-2pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. $5.
THEATER
Auditions for Bare: A Pop Opera Prepare a song that showcases your vocal range. March 20, 7-10pm and March 21, 7-10pm. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org.
Ken Ludwig’s Shakespeare in Hollywood It’s 1934, and Shakespeare’s most famous
fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. March 18-April 3. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood,
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Bend. Contact: 5413890803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $25-$27.
Fix, 550 Industrial Way Suite 183, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0022. Free.
WORDS
VOLUNTEER
Creative nonfiction writer’s workshops for women. We meet weekly on Wed. starting February 9. Come share your story. Wed., 6-8pm. Through April 6. Contact: jessica@jessicajhill.com.
Mystery Book Club. Wed., 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
The babies and toddlers of Central Oregon still are in need of warm clothing (gently used or new), blankets, diapers and hygiene items. Drop off an unwrapped item at these convenient locations: The Quilt Basket, Jake’s Diner or Lovejoy’s Market. . (Please note: used car seats cannot be accepted.) The Quilt Basket -- 20225 Badger Road, Bend, 97702 Jake’s Diner – 2210 US Hwy 20, Bend, 97701 Lovejoy’s Market – 19530 Amber Meadow Dr., Bend, 97702. Contact the co-chairs Arlene Hendrix at 541-617-0079 and/or Shari Anderson – 541-678-5779. web site: www.sibend. org Mondays-Sundays, 7am-7pm. Through March 31. Jake’s Diner, 2210 NE Hwy 20, Bend. Free.
Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet
Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!
comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans, and non-binary folks. Third Wed. of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $10.
RAB Middles Book Club Please join us for RAB Middles Book Club. We will discuss “The Inquisitor’s Tale” by Adam Gidwitz. March 21, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend.
Dog Foster Forum Have you ever considered being a dog foster parent? Now is the time to have all your questions answered and be able to chat with other folks who foster! March 21, 5:30-6:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Hutchinson Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.
Marijuana Anonymous Email for zoom link. March 17. 7pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541633-6025. bendbeginningsma@gmail.com.
Creative Nonfiction Writer’s Workshop
Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop
Open to women+ writers of creative nonfiction at any level. Come learn how to craft and polish your work. Cohort meets Wed., Mar 16-May 11. March 16, 6-8pm.
Mystery Book Club Please join us for
space with the benefit of others’ company. Mon., 9am-Noon. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. free.
Rediscovered Reads Book Club Please join us for Rediscovered Reads Book Club. We will discuss “Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro. March 23, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend.
Third Thursday Spoken Word at The Commons Spoken word open mic night for
all poets, storytellers, and writers. March 17, 6-8pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
ETC.
16th Annual Community Baby Shower
Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.
class in a one-room schoolhouse—all grades, first through eighth, in the same room. March 19-26, 11am and 1:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.
Not Cho Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’
Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! Sun., 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.
Senior Day Free admission to all visitors age 65 or older. March 16, 10am-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Three Sisters Historical Society presents Fireside Stories The evening will
highlight the Cyrus family sharing stories and reminisces from seven generations of history in Oregon March 22, 7-9pm. Brand 33 at Aspen Lakes, 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr., Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-549-1403. threesistershistoricalsociety@gmail.com. $10, Free to TSHS members.
Winter Blowout Sale Gear Fix Winter
Blowout Sale! - 20% OFF Winter Retail 30% OFF Winter Hardgoods (skis/boards/boots) 40% OFF Winter Softgoods - Come see us in the Box Factory! Sat, March 19-27. 10am-6pm. The Gear
ConnectW March Meeting Five steps to giving and receiving higher quality referrals. March 16, 7-8pm.
Embody, 5-week series Revive your aliveness by inviting your body to remember the ancient joy and innocent playfulness of embodiment in a five-week women’s circle. Wed., 5:307pm. Through April 7. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $150. Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight $4 Beer & Wine Wed., 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St STE 104, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0688. Zerolatencybend.com.
Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a
Humane Society Thrift Store - Volunteers Needed For information contact:
Neuroqueer Meetup A safe place for neurodivergent, queer individuals to exchange with the goal of promoting exploration and sharing of experiences Every other Wed., 6-7:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin. com. Free.
Volunteer Here! Gratifying opportunity available! all aspects of daily horse care and barn maintenance for Mustangs to the Rescue. Mondays-Sundays. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org. Free.
Non-specific grief support group Small Support Group (4-5 people) for those who need a safe space to share a grief difficult to share with one’s friend and family, long-term grief for a death, loss of relationship, loss from suicide, loss of health, loss of function, etc. Sundays, 5-6pm. Free.
rebecca@hsco.org. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3761. rebecca@hsco.org.
Volunteer with Salvation Army
Go to School in 1885 Imagine attending
goal for connection and wellness. Board Games RSVP Required. Fri., 4-5:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend. Contact: 5416108826. hello@baseatfranklin.com. Free.
The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Contact: 541-389-8888.
GROUPS & MEETUPS A Course in Miracles This is a course in
mind training. The training is to see from the eyes of love instead of fear. Sat., 9:30am. The class is online. Saturdays, 9:30am. Contact: 760208-9097. lmhauge4@gmail.com. Free.
Become a Better Public Speaker! Do you struggle with public speaking? You’re not alone! Come visit Bend Toastmasters Club and learn how to overcome your public speaking fears. Wed., Noon-1pm. Contact: 5035016031. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free. Bend Parkinson’s Support Group
Patients and caregivers are welcome to join us. Third Wed., of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com. Free.
Board Games Hosted by The Base The Base at Franklin is a new space in the Old Bend neighborhood for neurodivergent humans and allies to access community through the shared
THURSDAY MAR 17 AT 8PM
SATURDAY MAR 19 AT 9PM
DRUNK HISTORY: ST. PATRICK’S DAY at Craft Kitchen & Brewing
NORTH BY NORTH THE ROOF RABBITS & HELGA at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Snowshoe Tours at Mt. Bachelor Every
weekend in March, free 90-minute Snowshoe Tours are offered by U.S. Forest Service Naturalists. Sat-Sun at 11:30am and 1:30pm. Participants must be over 8 years old and wear snow boots and warm winter clothing. . Sat, March 19-27. 13000 Century Dr., Bend. Free.
Spring Equinox Celebration in Redmond Space is limited. Register online at har-
moniceggwellness.com. All are welcome! March 20, 4-6pm. Spark Wellness, 210 Southwest 5th Street, Suite 4, Redmond. Contact: 541-6042440. sparkwellnessinfo@gmail.com. $22.22.
Spring Forward to Save Worrell Wayside Explore the Park and learn about its po-
tential demise. March 20, 1:30-4pm. Deschutes County Administration Building, 507 NW Wall St, Bend. Free.
FAMILY & KIDS
Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive zoom puppet show! Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the zoom link. Fri., 4-4:15pm. Contact: https://m.facebook.com/acornartandnature/. Free.
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charged, “Rookie Season” straps the viewer firmly into the driver’s seat as it follows the highs and lows of Rebel Rock Racing. March 22, 7:158:30pm. Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Court, Sisters. Contact: 541-549-8800. inquiries@ sistersmoviehouse.com. $15.
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Baby Ninja Classes Cuties plus adults will bond and have a blast exploring soft obstacle ninja warrior courses, singing songs with hand gestures and movements, parachute play and bubbles! Times vary. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $105. Free Ice Skating for Kids Join Camp
Fire Central Oregon as we celebrate Absolutely Incredible Kid Day with an afternoon of free ice skating for all kids at The Pavilion! Limit first 200 kids in the door. March 16, 1:30-3:30pm. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Free.
Friday Night Lights @ Hoodoo Ski Area Come watch professional riders, listen to
live music, and enjoy a warm bonfire . Fri., 9am9pm. Through March 25. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3799. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Lift Tickets Vary.
Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp Our four-day spring break camp is all
about fun! Our experienced coaches lead action-packed, high-energy team games and Ninja Warrior challenges that will improve your jumping, balancing, climbing, agility and speed skills. Mon, March 21-24, . Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $165.
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center Examine child development through a
social, physical, and developmental lens. Tue., 10am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.
Meet Your (Wine) Match We’ll put three sets of two wines side by side and have you pick your favorites. Mon., March 21, 5-6:30pm and Mon, March 28, 5-6:30pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $45. Monkless to the Mountain Flash your pass for $1 off your first drink. Dec. 13-May 31, 11:30am-9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-7976760. alyssa@monkless.com. Wine Wednesdays Happy hour all day. Wed., Noon-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com.
ATHLETIC EVENTS
Bend Area Running Fraternity The group will run along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mondays, 5pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@gmail.com. Free. CORK Mom Squad This group is open to
moms of all running levels! Third Sun. of every month, 9-10am. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: centraloregonrunningklub@ gmail.com. Free.
Green Tire Giveaway The Green Tire Giveaway — your chance to win a full set of Nokian tires — is back again! Thu., March 17, 9am and Sat, April 9, 9am-5pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend. Lift tickets vary.
Little Leapers! Parent & Me dance class for
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.
Moms + Groms Meetup Moms, it’s simple:
Moonlight Ski & Bite Enjoy this unique winter experience at Elk Lake Resort. Reservations required. Check out the menu on Elk Lake’s website. Fri,. March 18, 4-9:30pm. Elk Lake Resort, 60000 SW Century Dr., Bend. $90.
1.5 to 3-year-olds. Sat., 8:50-9:20am. Through March 19. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382 4055. dance@abcbend.com. $132.
show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.
FOOD & DRINK
Couples Night-St Patrick’s Day Feast
Join this hands-on class where we will explore Irish cuisine and make a 3-course meal. March 17, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $150 per couple.
Elixir Wine Group Restaurant Join us for an elevated dining experience. Featuring Chef Josh Podwils creating French-inspired food using the best ingredients sourced from Central Oregon. Book at Elixir Wine Company Reservations. Fri.-Sat., 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. Elixirwinegroup.com. $12-$40. Parent and Child Cooking Class-Bread Parents (or grandparents, mentors, etc.) Please bring your child for this hands-on class where we will make a variety of breads from scratch. March 19, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $100.
BEER & DRINK
Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!
Tue. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.
Fried Chicken Thursdays Thurs. Through May 5. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $30. Growler Discount Night!
Wed. Bevel Craft
Preview The New (Demo Day) @ Hoodoo Ski Area A day to try out new
gear on the mountain with free demos. March 19, 9am-9pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3337. Lift Tickets Vary.
Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come
join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. Sat., 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.
Spring Break Survival Camp This 5-day
camp’s theme is Survival Knowledge! Ages 8-12. March 21-25, 9am-3pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 901-486-4734. info@nighthawknaturalistschool.com. $280.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
40-Day Winter Rest & Recharge Our signature program is taking on the energy of winter and yin. Weekly meetings will be a combination of floor-based yoga, breathwork, meditation and discussion. and practices appropriate for the season. Tue., 7-8:15pm. Through March 22. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail. com. $40.
Bend Pilates Bend Pilates is now offering
a full schedule of classes through Zoom! For more information visit bendpilates.net/classes/. Ongoing, Noon-1pm. $20.
Bend Waves Water Polo The Bend Waves Water Polo Club strives to create well-rounded water polo athletes who have character in and out of the pool. Mon.-Fri. Through June 1. Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend. Contact: steve.cook@bendwaves.com. Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits
every Mon. at 7pm Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net Mondays Brooks Hall
at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.
Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure The
Brazilian art form of Capoeira presents opportunities to develop personal insights, strength, balance, flexibility, musicality, voice, rhythm and language Tue.-Thu., 7:10pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 2535 NE Studio Rd., Bend. Contact: 541678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.
Coaching Group Build your dream life while connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Led by Diana Lee, Meadowlark Coaching. Mon., 6-7:30pm. Contact: 914-980-2644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-25.
Diabetes Prevention Workshop Join us as we get active, lose weight and feel great together! This free, online diabetes prevention program is sponsored by your Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments. Learn how to manage stress, improve your heart health, eat well and stay motivated! Tuesdays, 9-11am. Through July 12. Contact: 541-876-1848. Free. Drop In Monday Meditation - open to all Come join us in the beautiful gardens for
meditation and healing! Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 510-220-2441. cathleen@ blissful-heart.com. Donation Based.
In-Person Yoga at LOFT Wellness & Day Spa Limited to five participants. Thurs-
days: Foundation Flow with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Schedule online or give us a call to reserve your spot! Tue.-Thu., 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: 541-690-5100. info@loftbend.com. $20.
Introduction to Animal Communication In this interactive class you will learn simple and effective techniques to practice animal communication. March 19, 11am-4pm. Contact: 503-953-0335. petspointofview@gmail.com. $99.
March Green Drinks: ‘Whose Green Burial is it Anyway?’ Join us for an
engaging discussion with four panelists about current body disposition options connected to green burial and human composting. March 17, 4:30-5:30pm. Contact: 541-385-6908. priscilla@ envirocenter.org. Free.
Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group 6-8am. Central Oregon Locavore, 1841
NE Third St., Bend. Free.
Parkinson’s 101 Dr. Jeremiah Lanford, MD, Neurologist from Pacific Crest Neurology Bend will answer your questions. March 21, 2-3:30pm. Contact: 800-426-6806. libby@parkinsonsresources.org. Donation based. Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation - Westside Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Through
March 16. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central OR, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20.
Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation Eastside Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Through
March 16. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20 suggested donation
Tai Chi for Health™ created by Dr. Paul Lam This two-day per week class is
appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. Mon.-Wed., 9-10am. OREGON TAI CHI, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5015. $55-$65.
Tai Chi with Grandmaster Franklin The focus is on the individual. Tue.-Thu.,
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The Vance Stance / Structural Reprogramming Mon.-Wed.-Thu., 6pm. EastSide
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Comedy in Northeast Bend Open Space Event Studios, located in the former 2nd Street Theatre building, has a full slate of fun events planned for the coming months, including lots of comedy, music, mixers and more. Sing Bend, the public rock choir, made its public-performance return March 15 in the space. Then on April 2, Comedy & A Cause takes over the space for a show featuring Jeff Dye. He’s a nationally touring comedian, actor, host, prankster and Bigfoot enthusiast. Raised in Seattle, Dye started doing comedy at Giggles Comedy Club
Poetry in Northwest Bend (and Redmond and Prineville) To Redmond Central Oregon Community College is hosting a series of events in honor of National Poetry Month, which happens in April. Poetry-writing workshops are taking place on the COCC campuses in Bend, Redmond, Prineville and online throughout the month. A film showing of “Howl,” the film featuring Allen Ginsburg’s creative journey during an obscenity trial, screens April 26. And Cooley Rd on Fri., April 22, young adult novelist Guadalupe Garcia McCall will read from her works and take part in a Q&A session at both the Redmond and Bend campuses. More information is available at barber.cocc.edu/poetry. Boyd Acres Deschutes Market Rd
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f there’s anything I miss from my childhood (other than my sweet, sweet innocence), it’s the crushing weight of choosing which place to eat at the mall food court after playing video games at the arcade but before heading to the movies. I obviously want an Orange Julius, but Sbarro and Hot Dog on a Stick are side-eyeing me, promising me easy-to-carry treats to walk around Spencer’s Gifts while inhaling. The minds behind Bend’s Grove Market Hall in Northwest Crossing must have been feeling the same way I was, because the space truly feels like the next evolution of a mall food court, but without a random Foot Locker to get in the way. But instead of low-rent cafeteria food that most food courts were filled with, The Grove has multiple high quality restaurants to choose from, the centerpiece of which is Sebastian's Seafood and Specialty Market. “My inspiration for Sebastian’s is driven by my family’s hard work and success,” says owner Sebastian Galletti about his inspiration to open a combination of a market and café. “My father, grandfather and my two uncles have been distributing seafood for 40 years now from their family-owned business, and now sell fresh and frozen products to more than 16,000 grocery stores in the nation. I have been working with seafood all my life since I was 16 (11 years). Seafood has always been exciting to me, but retail is where I decided I wanted to pursue my career. For two years, I helped run and manage a seafood market with my family. This market did not have a cafe, and that was one of many things I wanted to add to this concept.” I’m going to get this out of the way right up front: my mom considers herself an expert on the fish and also the chip. I think she and I have gone to every spot in Central Oregon that serves fish and chips, and I’ve sat in awe as she scientifically breaks down what makes them good versus when they’re disappointing. So when I say my mom raved that Sebastian’s makes the best fish and chips she has had in Bend, it’s a compliment not lightly given. The fish is sometimes made with cod, sometimes halibut; whatever is the freshest and most exciting catch of that day. The two massive pieces of cod were breaded lightly and perfectly crisp without overpowering the tender and buttery fish that absolutely melted in my mouth and made my mom consider interrogating Sebastian himself on his cooking techniques. The tartar sauce was also legit, the best I’ve ever had, finding that delicate balance between the dill and lemon while enhancing the fish instead of masking it. I haven’t had a decent lobster roll since the last time I was in Seattle, so when I saw Sebastian's was offering them on the menu, I had to go for it. The bun was perfectly crispy and the lobster was so fresh and tender that it managed to burst with flavor with every bite. It was the perfect combination of claw, knuckle and tail meat, feeling like a genuinely authentic
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The lobster roll and calamari from Sebastian’s Seafood and Specialty Market.
Connecticut-style lobster roll. Biting into a lobster roll so juicy and fresh was like a beautiful bit of time travel, transporting me back to the Oregon coast and its biting wind and overcast skies. “Sourcing seafood is the trickiest part of this whole operation, but we have found a way to get past that hurdle,” says Galletti. “Not only do we use local suppliers up and down the Pacific Northwest coast, but we also fly in a lot of our fish through Fedex. Flying our fish in has been the key to this operation because we can get our fish a day earlier. We fly it in directly from the source to ensure we always have fresh products.” We tried as much as we possibly could until we were full to bursting. The lobster bisque was light and sweet, the calamari was golden brown and perfectly crunchy (completely avoiding the rubberiness so many local places fall victim to). We also purchased some crab cakes and salmon candy from the cooler, which were both delicious and stuffed us until we were deeply uncomfortable. With the combination of the food court vibe and the Oregon coast freshness, lunch at Sebastian’s filled me with great memories of Astoria and Newport while also reminding me of a simpler time, wandering around indoor shopping malls as a kid.
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are most decidedly not, so parents beware, these are very twisted and graphic animated shorts. They’re also all pretty fantastic. Tin Pan Theater
2022 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS: DOCUMENTARY: As usual, the documentary block of shorts is the most brutal of the three, but the one called “The Queen of Basketball” is an inspiring and life-affirming thing of beauty. Tin Pan Theater
2022 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS: LIVE ACTION: A very dark and heavy selection of shorts from around the world. The one with Riz Ahmed is a stone classic. Tin Pan Theater
THE BATMAN: I’ve always wanted a “Batman” movie that felt like “Seven” or “Zodiac,” so count me as excited that we finally get to see the World’s Greatest Detective doing some detecting. This is by far the darkest “Batman” flick ever, so that combined with the three-hour runtime might extend this entry in the forever franchise to adults only. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins BEING THE RICARDOS: Following a week in the life of Lucy and Desi, this dramedy from the mind behind “The West Wing” and “The Newsroom” captures the spirit of what made them such fascinating people. Nicole Kidman looks nothing like Lucille Ball, but she still manages to find the essence of the legend. Tin Pan Theater
"Being the Ricardos" playing at Tin Pan Theater.
DEATH ON THE NILE: Following Kenneth Branagh’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot from the Orient Express to Egypt as he tries to solve another murder mystery. This is one of the last pandemic-delayed films to finally get its release, several years now after its filming. It’s been so long since this was shot that star Armie Hammer has been canceled for over a year already. Regal Old Mill
DOG: Why yes, I would like to see Channing Tatum play with a dog for two hours, thank you very much. Regal Old Mill A HERO: A man recently released from debtors’ prison finds lost gold and gives it back to its owner, becoming a local hero in the process. This feels like an old-fashioned morality play designed to make you look in the mirror when it’s over and try to decide how decent of a person you are. The answer is that you’re awesome. Quit being so hard on yourself. Tin Pan Theater
SING 2: Is…is that a porcupine singing U2? Regal Old Mill SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME: I wonder if I’ll ever get bored with “Spider-Man” movies. Based on how much I loved this one, all signs point to no. Thwip. Regal Old Mill TYSON’S RUN: An autistic boy heads to public school for the first time and befriends a marathon runner, who helps train Tyson to run his first marathon. This looks primed to warm all four corners of your heart. Regal Old Mill
UNCHARTED: What if Tom Hanks from “The DaVinci Code” murdered people and was good at climbing? Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub
JACKASS FOREVER: I know, it’s all very dumb and juvenile, but I’m there for absolutely every second of it.
THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD: A beautifully written romantic drama focused on a young woman going through indecisiveness and confusion in her relationships and career. That might sound dry, but this Norwegian insta-classic is deeply incisive, slyly funny and sneakily moving. Tin Pan Theater, Sisters Movie House
THE OUTFIT: Mark Rylance stars in this mystery/thriller following a mild-mannered tailor who gets in over his head with some gangsters. This is one of those movies that they say, “they don’t make ‘em like this anymore,” so maybe if enough people go see it, they’ll start making them again or something. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House
X: A group of filmmakers head to a cabin in the woods in the ’70s to film a porno and horrible things happen.
Johnny Knoxville and his friends destroy themselves physically and mentally for us on camera so we can go into the theater and feel some catharsis for 90 minutes. Regal Old Mill
This is from director Ti West who knows how to deconstruct a genre better than most, so expect this to be an intelligent and intense horror flick with some solid acting and gory goodness. Regal Old Mill
Nostalgia Buttons SC SCREEN Reynolds charms with "The Adam Project" By Jared Rasic “The Adam Project” follows Adam Reed (Reynolds), a pilot in 2050 who (bear with me) steals a time jet and heads back to 2018 to rescue his wife, but accidentally crashes in 2022 and teams up with his nerdy 12-year-old self (played by the pitch perfect Walker Scobell) to save his love, be reunited with his father (the inventor of time travel) and protect the future from a possible dystopia. Yep, it sounds ridiculous, but Reynolds and director Shawn Levy give the film an uncynical warmth that feels part and parcel with those genre-defining Amblin films of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Don’t get me wrong, “The Adam Project” doesn’t hold a candle to films such as “Innerspace” and “Arachnophobia,” but there’s a playfulness to it that seems lacking from most family films outside of Pixar nowadays. With awesomely charismatic supporting turns by Zoe Saldaña, Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, this feels like a fully lived-in world populated by people it would be nice to know. The film isn’t perfect by any means, as it has moments of clunky dialogue and a lackluster villain, but it gave me exactly what I was looking for when I needed it. Maybe that transportive feeling Amblin Entertainment and Steven Spielberg gave me back in the day is a dragon I’ll always be chasing, but as long as films like “The Adam Project” keep trying to instill wonder in new generations and old children like me, then I’ll keep searching for astonishment one movie at a time.
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t feels like a lot of the movies I’ve been writing about lately have been really heavy. Not necessarily depressing, but intense enough to feel like a mix between homework and heavy lifting. So this week I decided I was going to try to watch something that pressed all of my nostalgia buttons; something that would hopefully help me escape long enough to recharge my optimism and fill me with something approaching the wonder I felt while watching sci-fi movies as a kid. That wonder I felt was mostly supplied by Amblin Entertainment, the production company co-founded by Steven Spielberg and responsible for stitching together the fabric of my childhood with movies including “E.T.,” “Gremlins,” “Back to the Future,” “Jurassic Park” and “The Goonies.” I know movies affect everyone differently, but I guarantee at least one of the movies I just mentioned hit you different. I think my entire life writing about movies has just been about chasing that beautiful feeling of astonishment those movies gave me. Several movies and shows that have chased after that Amblin vibe, with varying degrees of success over the last decade and change, like J.J. Abrams' “Super 8” (which was actually produced by Amblin) or Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Enter Ryan Reynolds’ new science fiction/action/comedy, “The Adam Project,” which goes after that feeling with such gusto and energy that it should have felt desperate, but instead is a charming and wildly entertaining adventure for all ages.
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“If you build it, they will come,” is one of the themes that highlight the City of Prineville’s Crooked River Wetlands Complex on the west edge of town. In this case, the “it” is the secondary wastewater ponds, and the “they” are a wide diversity of wildlife species, including humans bearing binoculars, or riding bicycles or parents with strollers that explore this complex. If you’ve never been to the wetlands complex, it is located along the banks of the Crooked River just before Highway 26 enters Prineville. The series of settling ponds came into fruition as a much cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to the City of Prineville’s effluent issue. Instead of building a $67 million-mechanical system to meet the city’s growing demands, the City took another route with building the wetlands as a key component of the wastewater system, utilizing natural processes to treat the wastewater. Construction of the complex was completed in 2017. The 120-acre campus includes numerous settling ponds, over 5.4 miles of trails (3.25 miles are paved), a covered pavilion and restrooms. Bulletin boards near the parking area post information regarding current and upcoming events. Local students helped create the 13 informative signs distributed along the trails. In 2019, the National Association of Clean Water crowned the Crooked River Wetlands as the “Project of the Year” during the 52nd Engineering Excellence Awards ceremony, as one of 16 winning projects out of 196 that were submitted. Besides allowing the effluent to slowly percolate into the Crooked River, the complex was also designed for recreational and educational activities. “There are two groups involved at the wetlands, the Crooked River Wetlands Volunteers and the Prineville Bird Club,” said Chuck Gates, retired CCHS biology teacher and birder extraordinaire, “Last summer, Diana Roberts came up with the idea that we could offer bird walks regularly.” Roberts—a CRW volunteer and bird club member—and Gates came up with the current schedule of guided walks. From November to April the bird walks are held once a month, on the first Saturday of the month, from 9:45 am to noon. During the warmer portion of the year, May through October, the guided outings are held on the first and third Saturdays of the month, from 7:45 am to 10 am. Each walk has one expert birder leader and a couple of other support volunteers. “One of the Crooked River
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Sky Hunters: Experience nature as it flies right overhead
Wetlands volunteers drives a golf cart that holds four people and we provide that for anyone who might have limited mobility,” said Gates. Group size varies with the weather and how much ice is on the ponds. “On an average day with open water, we’ll have about 15 people,” Gates said. He also did a call-out to the local birding community to obtain over a dozen donated binoculars. “If we have a school group that wants to come out, we can connect them with those binoculars.” The volunteers also bring four to five pairs during their regular walks in case someone doesn’t have a pair. Waterfowl and shorebirds take advantage of the ponds during migration during the spring. And even though the ducks may be easily visible from the trail, binoculars bring the birds closer. The bird walks are just one way the volunteers contribute toward environmental programs offered at the wetlands. “The City of Prineville is very fortunate to have the volunteers we have and couldn’t possibly do this without them,” said Lisa Morgan, City of Prineville recorder/risk manager. After installing the ponds and walkways, volunteers have been busy planting cottonwood and willows seedlings and other plants along a two-mile stretch of the Crooked River to provide shade, habitat, and food resources for birds, insects, and small mammals. Interpretive signage along the walkways
highlights some of the aspects of wetland functions, wildlife, local geology and more. “We have had several cities reach out to us to tour the facilities and learn more about our project,” said Morgan. “We have had many inquiries across the state as well as the nation, and in fact, the City of Redmond is currently in the process of developing their wetland project similar to ours.” In addition to the volunteers, schools and college students have reached out to the City to help out. “Many of the K-12 students have participated in projects at the wetlands such as planting milkweed for the Monarch Butterfly, making birdhouses, bat dwellings and more,” said Morgan. “We have also had several Eagle Scouts reach out to us to complete a project at the wetlands to earn their badges.” The Eagle Scouts have erected osprey nest platforms, built the viewing decks and installed bee hotels. “This has created many future stewards of this fantastic facility for generations to come,” added Morgan.
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Oh, wait, it’s actually some huge birds! From March 19-26 the High Desert Museum will return with a slate of spring programming that includes Sky Hunters, back after a two-year hiatus. The museum will showcase its various raptors on a rotating display. “The team practices with numerous birds and a small handful are selected every day,” said Becca Burda, the Museum’s communications manager. “I sat in on a practice run earlier this week and both turkey vultures were flown along with a barn owl, great horned owl and raven.” Participants will see the birds fly right over their heads, creating a moment to experience the grace and beauty that can come in a package of so much power. According to Burda, some of the raptors at the museum “are here because of human causes, but they all have varied origin stories. The eagles are all here because of car strikes. Some of the birds were found as fledglings, or near fledgling, and picked up by humans on the assumption they were abandoned (often not the case) and thus quickly got imprinted to humans. Some are retired falconry birds.” Sky Hunters will not only allow participants an intimate experience with wildlife, but presents an opportunity to learn how to be better stewards of nature, too. Tickets to the Sky Hunters program are $5 with shows running from 11am-2pm daily through the week.
Crooked River Wetlands Bird Walks First Saturday, Nov. through April 9:45 am to noon 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville cityofprineville.com/wetlands Chuck Gates, cgates326@gmail.com
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When Samantha Roberts and her then-husband Dan McCoy attended Bend Brewfest in 2011, something eyebrow-raising struck them: the longest line for samples didn’t belong to a single brewery, but rather to the lone cidery in attendance. Roberts was no stranger to hard cider. She’d gotten hooked on the stuff in her mother’s native England, where cider sales slightly outpace American cider sales, despite the U.S. boasting a population about six times larger. And that’s in contemporary numbers, let alone the infinitesimal share, by dollars or volume, from a decade ago. So little could Roberts and McCoy imagine back then that not only would they turn their home cidermaking hobby into a career, but that they’d merge with Blake’s Hard Cider from Michigan, which is in the top six cider producers in the U.S. The news broke quietly last week, but the ball started rolling even before the pandemic that truly necessitated the deal, since Avid’s sales were roughly one-third cans, two-thirds draft which, industry-wide, flipped virtually overnight. With an assist from the Merriweather Group, a brokerage firm in Portland, Avid and Blake’s found in each other the regional powerhouses they each needed to grow their respective brands. Avid Hard Cider Co., née Atlas, named after their son when it launched in 2013, will become Avid Cider Co., LLC in a joint venture with America’s sixth largest cider company. Two Towns Cider in Corvallis ranks third, nationally. Avid is Oregon’s second largest cidery. Avid’s co-owners were teachers when they turned their avocation into a vocation. Becoming cider entrepreneurs threw them headlong into the alcoholic beverage industry. Currently Avid is available in six Northwest states including Nevada and Montana, as well as Japan. Blake’s is presently distributed in 22 states with only Nevada and parts of California overlapping Avid’s footprint. This merger of two family-founded-and-operated cider companies allows both to augment production and administrative growth and become an
even larger player on a national scale. According to a press release, the new LLC “will assume the existing production facility’s and tap room’s leases, and acquire all equipment, inventory, recipes, distribution agreements and overall brand properties.” The Pacific Northwest has long been a haven for apple lovers and orchardists. Washington is the largest apple-growing state by a longshot, while Michigan ranks third, including the Blake family farm where apples constitute a portion of their 1,000 acres. Oregon ranks sixth. Avid sources apple juice from Hood River, though the fruit is largely grown in the Yakima Valley. The Oregon cider segment largely grew up alongside the current wave of the craft beer industry. “This is Beer Town, USA” said Roberts, reflecting on launching the cidery. “We thought, why isn’t cider part of the scene? (Avid) exploded immediately.” Next thing she knew, Avid had picked up distribution and tapped into the then-blossoming gluten-free lifestyle. That said, hard cider constitutes roughly 1% of America’s overall beer market. Hard seltzer rocketed to 10%. Given the increasing cost of aluminum and other materials, teaming up with Blake’s increases the cideries’ purchasing power. “What it does on a holistic level is let us grow as a company,” said Drason Anderson, Avid’s wearer of many hats. “It allows us to grow in such a way that is healthy for the company and the market. We can strengthen up infrastructure to focus on sales, people, and key positions in administrations. It makes us more efficient.” Roberts said Avid is primarily growing in the Northwest; there are no plans to introduce Avid in the Midwest nor Blake’s in the Pacific Northwest. Producing each other’s brands at the other’s facilities is not presently planned. Roberts remains co-owner and CEO, while McCoy remains in an advisory role. Staff-wise, not only is no one being let go but they will be hiring new staff. And introducing new flavors like the veritable fruit basket called Jungle Juice that debuted at the Central Oregon Winter Beer Festival last weekend.
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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Carib people
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the start of the
from Surinam quote their mysterious Snake Spirit as follows: “I am the force of the spirit of the lightning eel, the thunder ax, the stone. I am the force of the firefly; thunder and lightning have I created.” I realize that what I’m about to say may sound far-fetched, but I suspect you will have access to powers that are comparable to the Snake Spirit’s in the coming weeks. In fact, your state of being reminds me of how Aries poet Marge Piercy expressed her quests for inspiration: “When I work, I am pure as an angel tiger, and clear is my eye and hot my brain and silent all the whining grunting piglets of the appetites.”
Listening Season for you Libras. I propose a fullon celebration of listening: a three-week Holiday of Paying Close Attention to Important and Interesting Words Being Said in Your Vicinity. Make yourself a magnet for useful revelations. Be alert for the rich information that becomes available as you show the world you would love to know more of its secrets. For inspiration, read these quotes. 1. You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time. —M. Scott Peck. 2. Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very softly. —my friend Jenna. 3. Listening is being able to be changed by the other person. —Alan Alda. 4. If you want to be listened to, you should put in time listening. —Marge Piercy. 5. Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold. —Karl A. Menninger.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “It’s always too early to quit,” wrote cheerful author Norman Vincent Peale, who first popularized the idea of “positive thinking.” I’m an optimistic person myself, but I think his advice is excessively optimistic. On some occasions, it’s wise to withdraw your energy from a project or relationship you’ve been working on. Struggling to find relevance and redemption may reach a limit. Pushing ever onward might be fruitless and even harmful. However, I don’t think that now is one of those times for you, Taurus. According to my reading of the astrological omens, it is too early for you to quit. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “You can be as earnest and ridiculous as you need to be, if you don’t attempt it in isolation.” So says author Barbara Kingsolver. She adds, “The ridiculously earnest are known to travel in groups. And they are known to change the world.” In my view, this is perfect advice for you right now. If you and the members of your crew focus on coordinating your efforts, you could accomplish blazing amazements in the coming weeks. You may solve riddles that none of you has been able to decipher alone. You can synergize your efforts in such a way that everyone’s individual fate will be lifted up. CANCER (June 21-July 22): About 200 years ago, poet William Wordsworth wrote, “Every great and original writer must himself create the taste by which he is to be relished.” Now I’ve come up with a variation on that wisdom: “Every great and original soul must herself create the taste by which she is to be understood and appreciated.” That’s what I hope you will work on in the coming weeks, Cancerian: fostering an ambiance in which you can be even better understood and appreciated. You now have extra power to teach people how to value you and get the best out of you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Worry doesn’t count as preparation,” writes author Lily Akerman. That sounds wise, but I don’t think it’s true in all cases. At its best, worrying may serve as a meditation that helps us analyze potential problems. It prompts us to imagine constructive actions we might take to forestall potential disruptions—and maybe even prevent them from erupting into actual disruptions. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Scorpio, because now is an excellent time to engage in this kind of pondering. I declare the next three weeks to be your Season of Productive Worrying.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If I had my way, you’d be a connoisseur of kisses in the coming weeks. You’d make it your intention to expand your repertoire of kissing styles and ask willing partners to do the same. You would give and receive unwieldy kisses, brave kisses, and mysterious kisses. You would explore foolish, sublime kisses and sincere but inscrutable kisses and awakening kisses that change the meaning of kisses altogether. Are you interested in pursuing this challenge? It will be best accomplished through unhurried, playful, luxurious efforts. There’s no goal except to have experimental fun.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Anybody who has survived his childhood has enough information about life to last him the rest of his days,” wrote author Flannery O’Connor. Her observation may be a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. And I’m offering it to you now, as you begin a phase when you can glean many new teachings about your childhood—insights that could prove handy for a long time to come. I encourage you to enjoy a deep dive into your memories of your young years. They have superb secrets to divulge.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I hate housework!” complained comedian Joan Rivers. “You make the beds, you do the dishes, and six months later you have to start all over again.” I wish I could give you a six-month reprieve from having to attend to those chores, Leo. In fact, I’d love it if I could permanently authorize you to avoid all activities that distract you from thinking big thoughts and feeling rich emotions and pursuing expansive adventures. But I’m afraid I can only exempt you from the nagging small stuff for just the next three weeks or so—four, tops. After that, you’ll have to do the dishes and make the beds again. But for the foreseeable future: Focus your energy on thinking big thoughts and feeling rich emotions and pursuing expansive adventures!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected,” said author William Plomer. I agree with that. And I’m pleased to let you know that in the coming weeks, you will have more of this power to connect than you’ve had in a long time. I hope you will use it to link your fortunes to influences that inspire you. I hope you will wield it to build bridges between parts of your world that have been separate or alienated until now. And I hope you will deploy your enhanced capacity for blending and joining as you weave at least one magnificent new creation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A British plumber
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I use my intelli-
named Kev Crane worked for weeks to install a new bathroom at a private home. As he toiled, he passed the time by singing his favorite songs. He didn’t know that the homeowner, Paul Conneally, was the owner of a music label. So he was surprised and delighted when Conneally offered him a deal to record an album in the label’s studio. There may be a comparable development in your life during the coming weeks, Virgo. You could be noticed in new ways for what you do well. Your secret or unknown talents may be discovered or revealed. You might get invitations to show more of who you really are. Be alert for such opportunities.
gence to discover more ways of appreciating you,” author Piscean Anaïs Nin told her lover Henry Miller. In the coming weeks, I recommend you activate a similar ambition. Now is a time when you can enhance your close relationships with important allies by deepening your insight into them. What magic is at play within them that you haven’t fully recognized before? How could you better see and understand their mysteries? PS: You may be pleased when your deepening vision of them prompts them to extend the same favor toward you.
Homework: What non-sexual experience or adventure do you lust for? FreeWillAstrology.com
SCIENCE ADVICE GODDESS Death Meddle I knew my girlfriend wasn’t right
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You did not marry Oprah. At best, you married Stedman. Men are generally not as emotionally fluent as women, meaning not as able to identify and express their emotions. Say a woman puts her husband on the spot: “Well, come on...how do you feel about this?!” Assuming he loves her, he wants to tell her, but what comes out is “I...um...uhh...um...” (He figures he must have a feeling, but he’s not sure what it is, where it is, or how to find it.) This isn’t to say men are broken or deficient. They’re just different from women. Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen explains that women tend to be feelings-focused “empathizers.” From toddlerhood on, women specialize in identifying others’ emotions and responding “with an appropriate emotion.” This comes in handy for narrowing down why the baby’s howling -instead of going with a wild guess: “I dunno...maybe he wants a beer?” Men, in contrast, tend to be engineering-focused “systemizers,” driven to figure out the workings of predictable, rules-driven “systems,” like an AM/FM radio. “Predictable” because -- for example -- a radio remains a thing that receives and transmits electromagnetic waves; it doesn’t announce in a teary huff, “It’s that time of the month!” and spend six days acting like a repeating saw. What’s actually making you unhappy is not your husband but your expectation that he be both your husband and Carrie Bradshaw. Unfortunately, that’s unlikely to happen. Bummer, yes, but consider how you describe your husband: a “great guy,” an “excellent father and provider,” dedicated to your relationship. So...you could continue going around resentful that, well, your man isn’t much of a woman -- or decide to shake your head and laugh at this wonderful man’s lame efforts to “speak chick.” You might also consider that men’s native language (when among men) is often grunting or just silently coexisting -- which makes evolutionary sense. A guy gabbing it up on the hunt would’ve scared off the wild boar -- and then pissed off the wife
when he brought home the tree bark and tried to pass it off as bacon.
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Every year, it happens. Men who love power tools end up effectively celibate for a year after buying their wife a vacuum cleaner for Valentine’s Day. (Sad penis emoji.) This gift-giving fail is a cousin of your friends’ relationship advice-giving fails. Both stem from how bad we humans are at “perspective-taking.” That’s psychologists’ term for a conscious effort to put ourselves in another person’s shoes: trying to see the world from their perspective so we can figure out how they feel and what they need and want. Sounds like a pretty positive thing, right? And it is -- in concept. In practice, however, we tend to take the lazy way out, explains psychologist Nicholas Epley. Getting a fix on what would work for another person starts with a good long think about who they are -- and takes lots more mental sloggery after that. So, we go with what we’d want, customize it ever-soslightly for them, and then tell ourselves it’s what they’d want. For example, your friends’ “Take the good with the bad,” applied to your relationship, became “Take the miserable with the miserable.” Chances are your friends aren’t secret sociopaths, plotting to ruin your life. But there’s (often subconscious) self-interest in advice-giving, like what I call “values-signaling”: the showoffy confirmation of the awesomeness of one’s principles by shoving them on others. And then there’s the “helper’s high,” the buzz we get from do-gooding -- or the mere belief our do-gooding’s done good. If you find a friend wise and think they fully understand your situation and share your values, it might be helpful to hear them out. However, your best bet is taking stock of your own values and then factoring in what’s made you happy (or miserable) in past relationships, along with the likelihood your current relationship will give you enough “good” to make the “bad” worthwhile. In short, the world’s best expert on what works for you is you -- because you
My husband’s a great guy: an excellent father and provider, dedicated to our relationship. However, if I text him something emotional, like if I’m having a hard time at work, his response doesn’t seem genuine or heartfelt. Sometimes it’ll be inappropriately robotic, like texting a sad emoji. How can I get him to be more emotionally engaged? -Annoyed Am
for me, and I was super unhappy. Friends I confided in kept saying “Relationships take work” and “Take the good with the bad.” I listened to them and stayed in the relationship, which led to an ugly breakup. When evaluating a relationship, how much should you take advice and how much should you rely on your instincts? -Peer-Pressured
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