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An exciting new chapter begins for Bend

The new Stevens Ranch Library will benefit all of Deschutes County with more materials, spaces and opportunities

Like a great book that keeps you turning the pages, the next chapter for Bend is an exciting one.

Thanks to residents across Deschutes County, construction is imminent for the new Stevens Ranch Library. Located on Bend’s east side, the library will serve as not only a dynamic community hub, but as a highly efficient processing center benefitting everyone in Deschutes County.

The new library – plus a new one in Redmond and renovations in Bend, La Pine, Sisters and Sunriver – comes after the Library Board and staff engaged with thousands of residents to understand what they wanted from their libraries. In 2020, voters approved the bond that is making these libraries a reality.

It’s hard to imagine a more beneficial boost for the people of this growing community. As a cornerstone of society, libraries promote literacy, provide free access to resources and serve as trusted community gathering spaces.

The new Stevens Ranch Library will do all that and more.

• More books, movies and other library materials than ever before.

• An early learning discovery center and story time space.

• Increased capacity to move collections quickly between all county libraries.

• Public meeting, creative collaboration and co-working spaces.

• Areas for teens to study and create.

• Increased access to technology throughout.

• Multi-use patio areas for gatherings.

• Energy-independent design.

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Our team is busy getting ready to debut next week’s Source Restaurant Guide, but this week you’ll also find plenty of food-related coverage for your hearts & bellies. Donna Britt heads to Tumalo to test out Susan’s Barbecue. In Little Bites, we tell you about an upcoming visit by a James Beard-winning food activist, and share how you can ride your bike to learn about local food and food producers. In News, Jack Harvel chats with teachers and the Bend Education Association about its contract negotiations in the wake of the pandemic and amid plenty of “disrupted learning” among kids. And in Feature, we’re recapping our endorsements for the upcoming May 16 election. Be sure to get your ballots in a dropbox – or even postmarked – by May 16! Thanks for reading.

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Oregonians Overwhelmingly Voted to End Legislative Walkouts, but They’re Happening Once Again

What a month it’s been in Oregon politics. Deep into the legislative session, and just shy of the May 16 election, Oregon’s elected leaders are giving us all something to think about.

The resignation of Secretary of State Shemia Fagan and the search for a person to formally replace her has introduced a measure of skepticism in our institutions, and caused questions to emerge regarding Oregon Democrats’ one-party rule in the state. But while one has to wonder what Fagan was thinking when she agreed to contract with a company that represented a major conflict of interest, she didn’t attempt to follow a bad choice with another one, and did the right thing by stepping down. Oregonians need to have faith in their elected officials, and sticking around would have only shaken faith in those institutions even more.

Elected officials should be in their seats if and only if they are willing and able to carry out the duties of the job in full faith – which brings us to the other compelling situation in Oregon politics: the continued walkout of a group of Senate Republicans (and a former one).

First, Senate Republicans claimed their walkout was in response to the language of bills that were too confusing to understand. But this week, it was revealed that the real reason for the walkouts – which continue as of this writing – was because they object to bills that seek to protect abortion rights, transgender rights and/or ones that take measured steps around gun safety. Sen. Tim Knopp, the Republican who represents very-blue Bend,

told the Oregon Capital Chronicle that the nine Republicans and one independent who currently bar the Senate from establishing its needed quorum will come back if about 20 “hyperpartisan” bills get tossed out of the session.

We get that not everyone supports abortion. We also understand that there are some Oregonians who see any attempt to put safety measures around guns as an affront. But Oregon voters were very clear that walkouts are not the solution they want to see used when a minority party doesn’t have the votes to block legislation. Legislators can express their opposition by votes, rather than by no-shows.

In November, Oregon voters overwhelmingly – at 68.32% – voted in favor of Measure 113, which makes people ineligible for re-election should they be absent from 10 legislative sessions without permission or an excuse. That threshold will be met this week should these legislators continue on their path. The unfortunate part about that process is that it may not mean much for this session of the legislature. They don’t get fired immediately, and meanwhile, a raft of important legislation –legislation that has nothing to do with guns or abortions or the rights of transgender people to express their medical freedom – hangs in the balance.

So far, the 10 absent legislators have shown that their own personal views on an issue mean more than the principle of representative democracy. Will their personal views be strong enough to see them basically “resigning” too, by exceeding the 10-absence threshold and effectively running themselves out of a job? We’ll find out this week.

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SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS

Isn’t it great that we can vote for a school board member who has significant, recent, and successful teaching experience in the Bend-La Pine Schools?

Elizabeth Justema is a smart, effective communicator who is committed to our students and our community, and she directly understands the challenges our schools face.

Dedicated and hardworking, Justema taught high school history in our Bend-La Pine Schools from 2014 until 2022. She has personal and professional insight into which programs and initiatives are successful and which are not.

It is paramount that we elect someone to the board who has had a front row, day-in-and-day-out view of how the district’s policies and procedures actually impact our students’ opportunities to learn and our teachers’ ability to do a responsible and professional job. She’ll bring the advantage of clear-eyed reality to the school board.

Additionally, Justema worked for 18 years in marketing and the technology industry prior to becoming a teacher. Those experiences broaden her background and give her a wider perspective.

For the sake of the students and staff, please visit her website, elizabethjuestemaforzone7.com to get even more inspired, and then vote for Elizabeth Justema for school board, Zone 7.

—Mark Molner

MOMMA BEARS THREATEN ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN CCSD

The upcoming May 16 special election in Crook County features three County residents, aka the “Momma Bears,” running as a conservative bloc for election to the CCSD School Board. These three candidates, endorsed by Oregon Moms Union PAC, have stated they “Don’t co-parent with the Government.” Their

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mission appears to be undermining our public schools under the guise of “Parental Rights.”

Born and raised in Redmond, OR, and graduating from RHS in 1974, I feel sadness and anger, then, that these candidates have jumped on the bandwagon of recent trends in bringing conservative religious and political dogma into educational decision-making. Clearly, the “mommas” represent a lack of understanding of the purpose and power of education, and why a free exchange of ideas is imperative to a healthy school system. Their campaign rhetoric communicates a lack of trust in educated and experienced teachers, librarians and administrators.

Voters should think long and hard before turning CCSD into a school system without freedom of thought or expression. Why risk alienating hard-working professionals who are experts in their fields? Why risk stifling the imagination and intellectual adventurousness of the students? If you fear what is now being tagged “Critical Race Theory,” make very sure you understand what it means. Middle or high school history text books that offer a unit on slavery in the United States, and the issues that led to the Civil War, are not engaging in CRT. It is simply historical reality.

— Joel Komarek

EXPAND DESCHUTES COUNTY COMMISSION

I am writing to advocate for the expansion of the number of county commissioners in Deschutes County. As our county grows and becomes more complex, the current number of commissioners is no longer sufficient to effectively represent and serve our community.

With the current three commissioners, there is a risk of decisions being

made with a narrow perspective, and a lack of diversity of thought and opinion. By expanding the number of commissioners, we can ensure that more voices are heard and represented in county decision-making processes.

Moreover, as the county continues to experience rapid population growth, the workload and responsibility of the commissioners will increase. Expanding the number of commissioners will allow for a more efficient and effective use of resources, distributing the workload among more individuals, reducing the burden on each commissioner and enabling them to focus on specific issues that are important to their constituents.

In addition, with more commissioners, there will be more opportunities for individuals to run for office, leading to greater diversity and representation in our government. This, in turn, can inspire greater public engagement, as more people feel invested in the process and the outcomes of county decision-making.

While there may be concerns about the cost of expanding the number of commissioners, it is important to remember that this investment is ultimately in the best interest of our community. By increasing representation and sharing the workload, we can build a stronger, more inclusive county government that is better equipped to serve the needs of all its residents.

I strongly urge people to take action and expand the number of county commissioners in Deschutes County.

— John Heylin

DEREMER’S DANGEROUS BUDGET VOTE

I was extremely disappointed that our CD5 rep, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, voted to support MAGA legislation in regard to the debt ceiling. It is a reckless piece of legislation that would hurt, among many others:

• Veterans

• Seniors

• Hungry children

• Lower-income people with serious health issues

Republicans are playing political games with the full faith and credit of the United States, insisting on extreme cuts in order to agree to a deal on the debt ceiling. This could devastate the American economy and throw us into a recession. Rep. Chavez-DeRemer campaigned on the promise that she would be a moderate voice in Congress, but so far has shown next to no evidence of that. This latest vote — aligned with the most extreme voices in the Republican party — does nothing to serve her constituents and directly contradicts her stated support for our veterans. I want better.

—Gayle Stemler

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St. Charles Nurses File Staffing Complaints

Nurse shortages are a focus in current bargaining between the hospital system and the 900+ nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association

By Jack Harvel

Ten Saint Charles Nurses filed unsafe staffing complaints against the hospital system for allegedly failing to meet safe staffing levels. Nurses submitted complaints on May 5 claiming St. Charles failed to meet minimum staffing standards, didn’t direct patients elsewhere when the hospital operated over capacity and hadn’t corrected staffing law violations found in a 2022 investigation by the Oregon Health Authority.

“St. Charles’ executives spent years raking in profits and looking the other way while frontline nurses and staff left the hospital. Now St. Charles is shortstaffed nearly every shift and we’re concerned for our patients. We need to act now to recruit and retain skilled nurses so our community gets the care they deserve,” said John Nangle, a local nurse and Oregon Nurses Association executive team member at St. Charles Bend, in a press release.

The ONA said the unsafe staffing levels are a direct consequence of the

hospital’s inability to recruit and retain employees. ONA claimed nearly 60% of registered nurses have resigned since 2018 and that there are over 300 vacant nursing positions. The hospital system countered these claims, saying the turnover rate for the past three years is closer to 15% and there are currently 84 nursing positions it’s seeking to fill.

The complaint comes five months into a contentious bargaining process after the nurses’ previous contract expired on Dec. 31, 2022. In April St. Charles nurses filed two unfair labor practice charges against the hospital system with the National Labor Relations Board, saying St. Charles bargained in bad faith when it refused to divulge information ONA said was relevant to the bargaining process. Earlier that month nurses said St. Charles spied on employees participating in union activity in a separate complaint to the NLRB.

"As always, St. Charles takes patient safety seriously, and we strive to provide

the highest quality care at all times,” said Julie Ostrom, a senior nursing leader and member of the St. Charles bargaining team, in a written statement responding to ONA’s claims. "It is our understanding that the NLRB is in the initial phases of investigation. We are back in negotiations with the ONA this week and will continue to bargain in good faith with the goal of reaching a contract agreement.”

Low-Barrier Shelter Coming to Redmond

St. Charles last bargained with nurses in the summer of 2018, and it took nearly seven months for a contract to be reached. In a statement in January 2019, ONA said the contract nurses currently work under included improvements to language addressing staffing, economics and shared governance.

Redmond’s homeless population doubled over the last year, and a 45-person shelter could house some as sweeps are planned around the area

By Jack Harvel

Shepherd’s House Ministries is in its final stage of fundraising for a 45-bed low-barrier homeless shelter in Redmond, which currently doesn’t have a shelter of that type. On May 10 Shepherd’s House is launching a public campaign to raise $400,000 from donors. It already raised $3.1 million from private, nonprofit and public donors, including $450,000 from the City of Redmond and $300,000 from Deschutes County.

“We're really the only low-barrier shelter that consistently serves the homeless population in Redmond,” said David Notari, director of development at Shepherd’s House Ministries. “Bethlehem Inn has a certain amount of shelter beds in Redmond through Project Turnkey [a state initiative renovating motels into homeless shelters]. And there's a lot of services that exist for food like Jericho Road food and what we do, which is in conjunction with Mountain View Church, which is a temporary winter shelter. But the distinction is low-barrier versus high-barrier.”

Redmond’s homeless population more than doubled in the 2023 Point in Time Count, which tracks the number of people experiencing homelessness. Low-barrier shelters accommodate a

population that is more vulnerable than high-barrier shelters, where there may be conditions of sobriety and participation in a program to stay. Latest results found 262 people experiencing homelessness in the community, though it’s likely undercounted due to lack of participation. Shepherd’s House operated a winter warming shelter from November to March for the past few years out of various Redmond churches.

It opened the Lighthouse Navigation Center in Bend in June 2022, and Notari said more regular shelter hours get more people in the door and into supportive services.

“What we found in Bend at the Lighthouse Navigation Center is two things:

One, because we're consistently open, the shelter side of that effort has grown because people know every night that they have a place to go, whether it's hot or cold. And then, because there are really helpful services that produce tangible results. We've rehoused 74 individuals in just this year at the Lighthouse, including transitional housing and longterm housing,” Notari said.

The Redmond shelter will partner with service providers in mental health, addiction and case management from other local organizations, but Notari said the level of service in Redmond won’t be at the same level as the state-funded navigation center in Bend. More support services may be added to

the program as it grows but it won’t be able to handle the same levels of support at the start.

Shepherd’s House purchased the property, which is formerly the Grace Gate Church on Highway 97, 18 months ago and has quietly worked on creating the shelter since. Notari said its position in a traffic corridor, its access to public transportation and the lack of residential neighbors are reasons it selected the former Grace Gate Church as a site. The shelter is expected to open before next winter, when Shepherd’s House would typically begin its seasonal shelters. A 40-person encampment by the Redmond Airport is scheduled to be cleared by August, when the airport will begin construction on a fence. Notari expects beds to fill up quickly at the Redmond shelter.

“In Redmond alone there are 262 people in the Point in Time count, you generally multiply by 30% and you get the truer number. So, it’s close to 300 people that we're going to potentially help. Not all of them will come to us because not all of them are interested in getting help. But those who do are going to probably max out our capacity right away,” Notari said.

St. Charles nurses rally outside of St. Charles Bend on Feb. 14.

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The former Grace Gate Church is expected to open as a homeless shelter before winter sets in.

Teachers Negotiate After Rocky Return to In-Person Learning

Union leaders and district officials began collective bargaining after six years on the same contract, and after seismic shifts in educating post-COVID

By Jack Harvel

On May 1 hundreds of members of the Bend Education Association, the union representing 1,100 Bend-La Pine Schools employees, gathered outside the BLPS district office in downtown Bend to deliver the initial proposals to their bargaining agreement to district staff. The educators’ current bargaining agreement expires on June 30, and if a new contract isn’t agreed to by then they could start the next school year without an updated agreement.

“A collective bargaining agreement has not been fully reopened in over six years, and it is in dire need for a significant amount of updates,” BEA President Sarah Barclay said at the May 1 meeting. “Bend Education Association will present you a comprehensive proposal centered on finding real solutions to all of the issues our members have prioritized.”

Barclay said despite a sense of post-pandemic normalcy, issues remain for the teaching staff at BLPS. She says educators are often stretched too thin and aren’t given enough time to engage with students.

“Our educators need time to be able to grade work and prepare lessons that meets the needs of the students in front of them,” Barclay told the Source Weekly. “When you have 40 or 50 kids in a class, you cannot teach each individual student as they deserve unless you're given the time to prepare those lessons well.”

Another common theme in the BEA’s revised bargaining agreement is compensation. Barclay said BEA members’ purchasing power is lower than it was

in 2012. Inflation and increased costs of living are big factors in this assessment, but Barclay said BLPS employees are paid less than employees in other large districts across the state that haven’t had as dramatic cost of living increases.

“Portland, Eugene, Beaverton — those other districts that are similar in size to us, when you look at the compensation between the districts there is a significant difference. And we are on the lower end,” Barclay said.

BEA is also seeking more support for professional development from the district and more assurances of a safe work environment. Since students returned to in-person learning, teachers have shared concerns about disrupted learning when students interrupt lessons, to the district. At a Feb. 14 school board meeting teachers spoke about disruptive behavior, including student threats toward teachers.

A BEA survey of 90% of its members showed educators believe disrupted learning should be a high priority for district staff. After two years of remote learning, some teachers report students are less prepared academically and less developed socially.

“We’re playing catch-up in the classroom with people who have big gaps in their skills. On the other side, you have people whose — what we've gotten used to thinking as normal levels of socialization for their ages, is a lot less. So, kids are acting in general younger than they used to,” said Frank Brown, an English teacher and Summit High Building

Representative for the BEA.

In response to complaints, BLPS assembled a task force on school climate and culture. At its first meeting on April 24, the 32-person task force agreed that COVID rapidly changed school culture and left many students with a lack of belonging and a deficit in social skills. Though COVID exacerbated behavioral issues, the district said it’s been a challenge since at least 2018. The issue of belonging is especially pronounced in students with the highest needs for mental, emotional and behavioral supports.

“If a kid has a well-established friend group and some social status, then school can be a reasonably pleasant place to be. But for a more alienated kid or a kid with no social status, it can be a very unpleasant place to be,” Brown said. “I think that there's a greater and greater gap between the kids who are very comfortable because everything seems to be built for them and the kids who feel as though there's nobody in school who

knows them or understands them.”

Union negotiations continue on May 18, when the district will come back with a counter proposal to the BEA’s demands. At the same time, the Oregon School Employees Association, which represents school employees outside of instruction, is also working on a new contract with the schools.

“Relative low wages (below living wage rates) and injuries on the job have an impact on staffing levels and workload concerns. Since 2019 we have seen a classified employee turnover rate of 52% with 59% of our current staff having less than five years on the job, and many positions remain unfilled,” Debbie Christian, president of OSEA Chapter 6, wrote in an email in response to questions. “OSEA's interest is to negotiate fair living wages, equitable benefits including affordable healthcare insurance, and safe and respectful working conditions.”

Bend Education Association members gather outside of the Bend-La Pine Schools Administration Building before negotiators hand in their proposed amendments to their bargaining agreement.Right, musicians offered a few protest songs at the May 1 rally.

Photos by Jack Harvel

Refugio que no pide muchos requisitos para ser aceptado llega a Redmond

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

Shepherd’s House Ministries se encuentra en su etapa final de la recaudación de fondos para un refugio de 45 camas para personas sin hogar en Redmond, ciudad que actualmente no tiene un refugio de ese tipo. El 10 de mayo, Shepherd 's House lanzará una campaña pública para recaudar $400,000 por medio de donantes. Ya recaudó $3.1 millones por parte de donantes privados, públicos y sin fines de lucro, incluidos los $450,000 por parte de la ciudad de Redmond y los $300,000 por parte del Condado de Deschutes.

“En realidad somos el único refugio que no pide muchos requisitos y que constantemente presta servicios a la población sin hogar de Redmond,” dijo David Notari, director de desarrollo de Shepherd’s House Ministries. “Bethlehem Inn tiene un cierto número de camas de refugio en Redmond por parte de Project Turnkey [una iniciativa estatal que remodela moteles para convertirlos en refugios para las personas sin hogar]. Y hay muchos servicios de alimentos como Jericho Road y lo que

hacemos, es en conjunto con la Iglesia Mountain View, la cual es un refugio temporal en invierno. Pero la diferencia es que es un refugio que no pide muchos requisitos frente a uno que pide varios requisitos para ingresar.

La población de personas sin hogar en Redmond ha incrementado más del doble en el conteo 2023 Point in Time Count, el cual rastrea el número de personas sin hogar. Los refugios que no requieren de muchos requisitos para ingresar albergan a una población más vulnerable que los refugios que piden varios requisitos para ingresar, en donde pueden haber condiciones de sobriedad y participación en un programa para quedarse. Los últimos resultados encontraron que 262 personas carecen de hogar en la comunidad, aunque es probable que hay más sin contar debido a la falta de participación. Durante los últimos años, de noviembre a marzo, Shepherd’s House ofreció refugio en varias Iglesias de Redmond para que las personas se abrigaran del frío invernal.

Lighthouse Navigation Center

abrió en Bend en Junio 2022 y Notari comentó que un horario más constante atrae a más personas a la puerta y a los servicios de apoyo.

“Lo que descubrimos en Lighthouse Navigation Center son dos cosas: una, porque abrimos continuamente, el refugio ha crecido porque las personas saben que tienen un lugar a donde ir todas las noches, ya sea que haga frío o calor. Y porque proveen servicios útiles que producen resultados tangibles. Hemos realojado a 74 personas en tan solo este año en Lighthouse, incluyendo viviendas de transición y viviendas a largo plazo,” comentó Notari.

El refugio de Redmond colaborará con prestadores de servicios para la salud mental, la adicción y el manejo de casos de otras organizaciones locales, pero Notari dijo que el nivel de servicio de Redmond no será el mismo que el del centro de navegación en Bend financiado por el estado. Conforme crece el programa se pueden agregar más servicios de apoyo, pero no podrá afrontar los mismos niveles de apoyo al principio.

Estas son las preferencias de votación por parte de nuestro consejo editorial:

Measures 9-158 And 9-159: Five-Year Local Option Levies For Fire-Emergency Medical Services – SI

Deschutes Public Library District:

• Cynthia Claridge, Zone 1

• Marisa Chappell Hossick, Zone 4

Redmond School District 2J:

• Amanda Page, Position 3

• Brad Porterfield, Position 4

• Liz Goodrich, Position 5

Redmond Area Park & Recreation District:

• Zachary Harmon – Position 4

• Lena Berry – Position 5

Bend-La Pine Schools – Administrative School District 1:

• Cameron Fischer – Zone 3

• Amy Tatom – Zone 5

• Melissa Barnes Dholakia – Zone 6

• Kina Chadwick – Zone 7

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Election Day is Almost Here

A recap of our election endorsements, and other important stuff to know before May 16

Election Day

May 11

Last day for absentee or replacement ballots to be mailed to voters

May 16

Ballots must be in drop boxes by 8 pm. Mailed ballots must have a postmark of May 16 (or before) to be counted.

Ballot

until 8pm on May 16

May elections don’t always attract as much fanfare as those that happen in November – and especially those Novembers when there’s also a presidential election – but they certainly still matter. This season’s elections include candidates for school boards, parks boards and library boards, as well as asking voters to weigh in on support for fire departments and more.

While the Source Weekly’s editorial board did not issue an endorsement in every single race voters might find on their ballots, we opted to weigh in on many important races in Deschutes County where there were at least two candidates running. Our team researches candidates and then invites them in for an interview to learn about their ideas.

Below are recaps of the endorsements we’ve run in the past several issues of the Source Weekly.

Measure Endorsements

Measures 9-158 and 9-159: Five-Year Local Option Levies For Fire-Emergency Medical Services – YES

respond to emergencies among the houseless community.

Two of Bend Fire's stations spend roughly 20% of their time responding to calls at either Hunnell Road or the area around the Lighthouse Navigation Center, Fire Chief Todd Riley told us. Right now, some of the positions that help maintain reasonable response times – six minutes in the city and nine minutes in the rural county – are funded through American Rescue Plan dollars – dollars that will go away in June 2024. Bend and Deschutes County, among the fastest-growing areas in the nation, need an increase in staff, not a reduction. So in addition to keeping staffing at the level it is now, these levies would help support the addition of 10 more staff. Now is not the time to see their numbers dwindle, but grow so that all of us can depend on fast responses in an emergency.

Candidate Endorsements Deschutes Public Library District:

Center 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond

Redmond Drop Box (temporary)

716 SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond

La Pine Public Library

16425 1st St., La Pine

Sisters City Hall

520 E Cascade Ave., Sisters

In 2014, voters in Bend and Deschutes County approved levies for the fire services in Bend and the rural county, which helped to reduce the time it took firefighters and emergency services to get to places where their help was needed. Taxpayers in Bend and rural Deschutes County have seen a levy of 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed value on their property tax bills since then – levies that are set to expire in 2024. When those expire, Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District are asking for a new, increased levy of 76 cents per $1,000 of assessed value – which amounts to roughly $19 per month for someone whose home is valued at $300,000 – the average taxable assessed value in the city. (Keep in mind that Oregon homes tend to be assessed at a far lower rate than the market value due to laws set in place in the 1990s.)

We think this is an investment worth paying for.

With a growing city and county come the need for more services – some of which fall, like it or not, on emergency responders. These crucial members of our community respond to medical emergencies and car crashes, help with water rescues and respond to not just structure fires, but wildland fires, too. They also

Cynthia Claridge Zone 1 Marisa Chappell Hossick Zone 4

Candidate Ray Miao told us during a recent endorsement interview that he believes we, the voters, didn't know what we were voting for when, in 2020, we voted in favor of designing and constructing a new Central Library location, along with building a new Redmond library and renovating the libraries in Sunriver, La Pine, Sisters and downtown Bend. We think voters are smarter than they're getting credit for.

To recap, the language of the last bond, in regard to a Central Library, read, "the bond funds would pay for the design and construction of a Central Library that would provide a discovery center for children to learn and play; substantial space for an expanded book and materials collection; flexible community and small-business spaces for learning, creativity and collaboration; space

for larger programs and events; and an efficient book/ material processing and distribution center to serve all of the libraries in Deschutes County..."

Over 63,000 people in Deschutes County voted in favor of that vision, but Miao, along with library board candidate Tony Oliver, have an alternative — an unfunded notion of community libraries; small libraries dotted around every corner of Central Oregon. The notion of community libraries that everyone can access on foot or by bike is a decent one on its face –but there are two major considerations to remember that make it not appropriate to this present circumstance: money, and the will of the people.

While they sound nice, this district does not have the funds to fulfill such a vision. Building a brick-andmortar in every corner of every town is expensive –expensive both to build and expensive to maintain, and places that have done it are now closing down branches. The Deschutes Library Board of yore contemplated such a model and then did extensive research that revealed it was not the ideal model. The majority of that board voted in favor of a different model to put forward for the 2020 bond. This was after a period of six-plus years of community input and visioning.

During the May election, voters should support Marisa Chappell Hossick (Zone 4) and Cynthia Claridge (Zone 1) for Deschutes Public Library District. Both candidates support the vision already set forth, and thus respect the will of the majority.

draw the line at allowing one person's reservations about teaching accurate history, sex ed or gender issues in schools to impact every student in a public school. Lopez should be replaced with someone less interested in the culture wars.

In Brad Porterfield we see someone who's committed to finding common ground and serving all students – not working to invite wedge issues into a school board campaign. Porterfield has classroom teaching experience and now serves on a number of boards committed to the health of the community, including East Cascades Works, Central Oregon Health Council and as chair of the Redmond Parks Committee.

In the Position 5 race, both John Campbell and Liz Goodrich have experience in the classroom; Campbell as a former science teacher, Goodrich as a former English teacher. This is valuable experience for a school board member who's tasked with supervising the superintendent, overseeing budgets and crafting policy for the district. Still, a few key points tip our support for Goodrich. Campbell is focused on "the basics" of encouraging more skills in math and reading — certainly important facets of education, but in Goodrich we see a leader more philosophically realistic about the many and complex needs of learners.

first term on the board had barely begun when the pandemic hit, and that she'd like a chance to continue and to pursue the goals she'd set forth when she initially ran. We see the logic there.

Tatom, a family nurse practitioner, has been a solid advocate for student and staff mental health, bringing valuable insight and care to the board.

Melissa Barnes Dholakia, the current board chair running in the Zone 6 At Large spot, has a raft of education-related experience in her background that makes her opponent — who's been absent from most public forums where voters can get to know him — pale in comparison.

In the Zone 7 At Large race we find four experienced and qualified candidates. Elizabeth Justema has recent and extensive teaching experience. During our interview, she offered valuable and actionable critiques of the district and some of its recent actions, which signal a candidate ready to lead and improve upon what we have already. Her focus on teacher and staff support is absolutely on point. Rod Hanson and Nicole Fitch also have extensive teaching experience that would be valuable on the board. Kina Chadwick (they/them), the recently appointed incumbent, doesn't possess the educational background of the others, but they offer insight as a parent of young children and lived experience in LGBTQ issues, as well as a background in organizational leadership that are the reasons the existing board selected them in the first place. While voters would be well represented by any of the candidates running in Zone 7, we don't find a good enough reason to unseat the incumbent at this time.

Redmond Area Park & Recreation District

For the Redmond School District, in the Position 3 race, our support goes to Amanda Page. Page is a flight paramedic and program development manager with a bachelor's in business management. Her experience on the Education Committee for The Klamath Tribes will be beneficial on the school board. Page believes that access to age-appropriate books should not be limited based on a small minority of parents' objections. Rather, she believes in parents' rights to opt out individually for their children. Likewise, she believes in parents' ability to opt out of sex ed, but not in banning it outright in schools. She does not support an opt-out for core curriculum, including history. In a political landscape where "parents' rights" are being used to whip up a base of aggrieved culture warriors, we are looking for those who seek to rise above that, like Page.

In the Position 4 race, the topic of "parental rights" has become a tell these days for a group of right-leaning people who believe in preventing other people's children from learning about the diversity of the human experience. This is a key talking point in Keri Lopez's campaign. While it's fair and appropriate to allow parents to decide what's best for their own children, we

In the race for Zone 3, we see a clear frontrunner who is ready to lead. Cameron Fischer is not only a parent of two teens who grew up in the Bend-La Pine Schools district, but she's also an educator who's taught special ed and now teaches at Oregon State University. Her master's in Education and doctorate in Educational Leadership certainly prepares her well to make sound policy decisions on the board, and her focus on equity in her doctorate, as well as her participation on the City of Bend's Human Rights and Equity Commission and the community Restorative Justice and Equity group demonstrate a knowledge and willingness to advocate for kids from a wide range of backgrounds.

Fischer has a clear set of priorities for her tenure on the school board, including fostering engagement across the school community and seeking out school-community partnerships that can help to enhance the offerings public schools can provide. With her background as both parent and educator, Fischer appears well-qualified and ready to lead.

In the case of the three open seats on the BendLa Pine school board that include incumbents, we're advocating for the return of the person currently in each seat. Part of a conversation with Amy Tatom, running for Zone 5, struck us as poignant: She said that her

With the passage of the bond measure that will usher in a new recreation center for Redmond, residents in the Hub City have a lot to look forward to. That said, the fact that the same set of voters didn't support the levy that would have covered operating costs of said rec center mean the Redmond Area Park & Recreation District has some challenges on its hands. For the two open races, we think Position 4 incumbent Zachary Harmon, a certified public accountant, has the skills necessary to work through these issues and should be re-elected.

In the Position 5 race, Lena Berry offered some valuable ideas about seeking out community and business partnerships to make the upcoming recreation center financially viable. That's the type of creativity this board is going to need. While she'll have some work to do to learn the ins and outs, Berry appears enthusiastic and ready to get to work.

Redmond School District 2J:

Amanda Page Position 3

Brad Porterfield Position 4

Liz Goodrich Position 5

Bend-La Pine Schools – Administrative School District 1

Cameron Fischer Zone 3 Amy Tatom Zone 5

Melissa Barnes Dholakia Zone 6 Kina Chadwick Zone 7

Zachary Harmon Position 4 Lena Berry Position 5

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FRIDAY 5 /12

FRIDAY 5 /12

BENDITE BASH

A TRUE LOCALS' FEST

Cascade Lakes hosts a celebration of spring with music from the Jeshua Marshall Trio, drink specials, an AVID tap takeover and pure local fun. Gear Fix will have a little pop-up shop for attendees to peruse. Also, a raffle with big prizes to benefit the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. Fri., May 12, 5-8pm. Cascade Lakes Brewpub, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., #100, Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 5 /12

IRA WOLF AND TRAVIS EHRENSTROM

HEARTACHE AND HOMESICKNESS

Ira Wolf performs with soulful energy and insightful lyrics. Travis Ehrenstrom is a local singer-songwriter inspired by music from Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Bill Withers and Bob Dylan. These two musicians will light up The Belfry for a stellar night. Fri., May 12, 7-10pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. $20.

FRIDAY 5 /12

BUNK+BREW REGGAE HOUSE PARTY

SPRING VIBES

Bump to the beats of reggae with Bunk+Brew at this house party! Rebel Shakedown, Rubbah Tree and Skyler Lutes jam out for the audience to enjoy. Central Oregon is invited to sway and feel the music. Fri., May 12, 4-10pm. Bunk+Brew Backyard, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. $15.

THE POLISH AMBASSADOR: SUPER CHILL GOATS ALBUM

RELEASE TOUR

TECHNICOLOR SOUND

Central Oregon is about to get crazy with The Polish Ambassador. Concert goers will dance to electronic beats from his new album, “Super Chill Goats,” and show moves on the dance floor. Fri., May 12, 8-11:59pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25.

SATURDAY 5 /13

SOUR FEST AT BBC

25 DIFFERENT SOURS

Are you a sour lover, but only get to choose from two or three on the list? This weekend, Bend Brewing is bringing 25 sours to its taps for a selection you’ve never seen before. Brian Craig, One Mad Man and The Shining Dimes will bring the music to the party! Sat., May 13, 11am-7pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 5 /13

2023 COCC SALMON BAKE

TRADITIONALLY PREPARED SALMON LUNCH

COCC’s Native American program and its First Nations Student Union Club host a community salmon bake for a Native American celebration. Donations will be accepted for scholarship funds. Sat., May 13, 11am4pm. COCC Coats Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 5 /13

SELCO POLE PEDAL PADDLE

ULTIMATE BEND RACE

It’s an uphill sprint, downhill ski, skate ski, bike, run, kayak, sprint event! This race combines everything that Bend has to offer into one race. Participate or watch as racers take on this multi-sport challenge. Sat., May 13, 9am. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend. Free to watch. Register online, varying prices.

SATURDAY 5 /13

JEFF CROSBY

FEEL THE AMERICANA

Jeff Crosby’s music takes Americana to the next level with storytelling lyrics and soulful vocals. Crosby’s vibe will soothe Central Oregon’s soul this weekend. Sat., May 13, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

TUESDAY 5 /16

BEGONIA

BREAKOUT ALT-DIVA

With vivid imagery and a girl pop energy, Begonia takes the Volcanic stage for a dynamic concert. Her music is fun yet timeless and classic. This Canadian musician knows how to bring energy to the audience. Tue., May 16, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.

WEDNESDAY 5 /17

VEGAN POTLUCK

FUN, DELICIOUS NIGHT OF SHARING AND COMMUNITY

High Desert Music Hall is encouraging Central Oregonians to pull out their plant-based, vegan recipes and share them at this potluck. Come for delicious food and fun drinks. Bring something, eat everything. Wed., May 17, 6pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

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Messina & John Batdorf MONDAY,

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A Rebirth of Bend’s Hip-Hop History

The local rapper formerly known as Amsterdam is back as gabriel lta with his 2023 album, "Did You Get My Moment?"

By Doone Lupine Williams

What’s up, hip-hop fans? Local hip-hop artist Gabriel Van Eikeren is returning to the scene and keeping it fresh with a new name and new words. You may remember him as “Amsterdam” if you’ve been in the know and swimming in Bend’s hiphop pool since the early 2000s (ish) — especially if you were hanging out at the old Bendistillery Martini Bar, a.k.a MadHappy Lounge (now Beach Hut Deli) back when he “basically” had a residency there. He also went to Mountain View High School with local poetin-motion, MOsley WOtta. You may have even seen him open up for Tech N9ne back in the day, back when it seemed like Bend was a hub for underground hiphop… or so I hear. Yes, Eikeren has taken some time out of the game, but he’s spent more time in solitude focusing on his work now more than ever before. More importantly, he’s re-entering with a new pseudonym: “gabriel lta" (as in, “LTA”) — with his newest album, “Did You Get My Moment?”

What caught me first was the album artwork, painted by local painter Katie Banks. There’s always something beautiful about really thoughtful and intentionally artistic album art, especially when it’s

combined with rap or hip-hop. And then of course the Parental Advisory stamp on most of LTA’s albums got me instantly. Like, am I downloading Eminem .mp4s off of LimeWire to my iPad Nano in 2008? And when I say albums, I mean his 11 released singles, most heard cohesively on “Did You Get My Moment?”

Each of his single released tracks, such as “Left On Read,” “Sorry In Advance,” “Fumes (feat. Milc” (who’s known as “Your favorite Portland rapper’s favorite rapper”) and his most frequently listened single, “That’s A No (feat. GQ),” are all released with entirely different cover art.

“Because they all kind of do stand for themselves,” said LTA. “I mean, it’s a cohesive album that tells a story, but at the same time I feel like the song can stand on its own.” Beginning in fall of 2021 the album was co-produced and recorded with Kyle Devine, former manager of Portland “hip-hop ambassador” and rapper Cool Nutz.

“Kyle is a genius in my eyes,” LTA said. “So much of success in music is luck, there’s a world where he’s a better-looking Ryan Lewis and sitting on a couple platinum records.”

As far as sound, this whole project brings back quite a few nostalgic notes I haven’t revisited in a while. Its opening track, “Regal” — which goes, “I lived a decade in a couple days,” took me straight back to Timbaland’s 2007 collaborative studio album, “Shock Value.” Or in general, think of Jazz Addixx's only released album “Oxygen” from 2005, Ohmega Watts’s 2007 record “Watts Happening” or anything from Lone Catalysts in 2001 or 2002. Side note, my other runner-up favorite lines from LTA’s album are, “Best times I’ve had are the ones I’ve made alone,” from his third track, “Left on Read.” And of course, “Scorpio b*tches are the craziest” — off of his single “Rent Free.” Because, did anyone else feel last week’s full moon in Scorpio? Yikes.

Astrology aside, I can without a doubt hear LTA’s claimed musical influences such as Mac Miller and Atmosphere. His pieces may say “Parental Advisory” but he and I both know that stamp is there just for the aesthetic. No shame. His lyrics are (for the most part) clean, and they’re self-righteous in a way that doesn’t come across like an angry post-breakup album. It’s respectable and grounded.

LTA adds, “I basically spent a straight year not going out. When I was done with work I would do music or I'd paint or I’d do design stuff, you know? It has made me a much happier person. You know, therapy helps, but turning your love of something into your own therapy is something completely different.”

Left, “I basically spent a straight year not going out. When I was done with work I would do music or I'd paint or I'd do design stuff, you know? It has made me a much happier person,” says gabriel lta. Above, “Did You Get My Moment,” gabriel lta’s latest 14-song album, released earlier this year.

"You know, therapy helps, but turning your love of something into your own therapy is something completely different."

— Gabriel Van Eikeren

Album Artwork by Katie Banks

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10 Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet).

6:30-8:30pm.

Bevel Craft Brewing Conner Bennett & Seth Aquarolo Grab a beer and meet out on the Bevel patio every Wednesday for free local live music from May-September! 6-8pm. Free.

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

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

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

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Jae Jae Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!

6-8pm. Free.

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

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

High Desert Music Hall Ensemble Sangineto Join and bring a friend for a special live performance at High Desert Music Hall featuring Ensemble Sangineto. It is an eclectic band which blends skillfully ancient harmonies and sonorities with modern rhythms. 7pm. $15.

Hub City Bar & Grill Open Jam Sing your heart out on the Hub City stage on Wednesdays. Singers and musicians welcome. 8pm-Midnight. Free.

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

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

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

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

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

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

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

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

Volcanic Theatre Pub Kris Allen Kristopher Neil Allen is an American singer, songwriter and the winner of the eighth season of American Idol. Prior to Idol, he self-released a 2007 album, Brand New Shoes. Allen’s Idol coronation song, “No Boundaries” and his version of “Heartless” both charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. 8-11:59pm. $18.

Worthy Brewing Bill Powers Join Worthy for free live music from Bill Powers! 6-8pm. Free.

11 Thursday

The Cellar The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar. 6-8pm. Free.

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

Bend Cider Co. Richard Taelour Trio Blues/ Rock Grab your co-worker buddy and head over for a cider. Richard Taelour trio is funky fun. This guy can jam and he is bringing his band. Sit outside listening to music, enjoy the sunshine and sip on cider. Outside food OK, snacks available! 5-7pm. Free.

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

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

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

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Grits n’ Gravy Grits n’ Gravy, formerly known as the Dry Canyon Trio is a smaller version of the full band, named Dry Canyon Stampede. A folksy take on traditional country music featuring Lilli Worona, Mike Biggers and Kurt Silva. Enjoy great vocals, guitar and fiddle! Chairs and tables provided for you. 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

High Desert Music Hall Comedy Open Mic

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

Midtown Ballroom MarchFourth & Sophistafunk w/ Sonic Benders MarchFourth is a joy-inducing force of entertainment, celebrating their 20th Anniversary this year. The colorful explosion of brassy funk, rock and jazz is all about the groove. This larger-than-life group of 15 musicians, dancers and acrobats brings a spirit of celebration wherever they go. MarchFourth is, in a word, fun! 7pm. $25.

Northside Bar & Grill Status Fear Local group playing hard rock and heavy metal. 7-9pm. Free.

River’s Place Skinny Dennis Acoustic duo comprised of Bill Sterling (guitar, vocals) and Rodney Toogood (bass, vocals). Classic rock tunes, ‘80s indie pop, singer-songwriter stylings and original songs. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free. The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing Open Deck Night Join in the Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing for this late-night Open Deck Night! Grab a beer, dance and support your local Bend DJs! Six slots available. Each DJ will play a 45-minute set. Pre-registration is required to play! Contact Brandt to sign up: brandt.earhart@ gmail.com. 21+. 8pm-1am. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Mannequin Pussy and Margarita’s Podridas Mannequin Pussy’s new “Perfect “EP bursts forth from those sprawling months of social isolation and internet-fueled anxiety. After spending most of the year apart from each other and everyone else in 2020, the members of the band decided to book studio time and work together in person again. 8-11:59pm. $18.

12 Friday

The Belfry Ira Wolf and Travis Ehrenstrom Raised in the mountains of Montana and making a home on the road, Ira Wolf’s music and writing are vulnerably honest as she explores heartache, homesickness and the highs and lows of an unconventional wandering lifestyle. She draws from personal experience and connects on an intimate level with her audience through her truthful lyrics and melancholy vocals. 7-10pm. $20.

Bunk+Brew Backyard

Bunk+Brew Reggae House Party Reggae Meets Bunk+Brew! Things are warming up here in Bend. You can feel it. Summer is just around the corner, and the vibes are settling in. Birds are chirping. Canadian geese are back from Canada or wherever they go to leave their droppings all over the park. And the reggae. . . well, the reggae is looking right at you. 4-10pm. $15.

Cascade Lakes Brewpub Bendite

Bash Join AVID Cider Co. and Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. on the patio for a true locals' fest to celebrate spring! Live music with the Jeshua Marshall Trio, drink specials, AVID tap takeover, a pop-up shop from Gear Fix and loads of prizes to raffle off, which will benefit COTA. 5-8pm. Free.

Currents at the Riverhouse Mark Ransom & Pat Pearsall Mark Ransom is a guitarist, songwriter, music educator and depth psychologist. Best known in his home town of Bend as founder and creative director of the Bend Roots Revival, his work encourages community dialogue and explores the relationship between creativity and psychological well being. 7-9pm. Free.

Heather Pierson will fill Unity Community of Central Oregon with acoustic tunes on Sun., May 14 at 6pm. She is a singer-songwriter and pianist who plays across genres — blues, jazz, folk, instrumental and Americana.

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CALENDAR EVENTS

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events JuJu Eyeball JuJu Eyeball is back at Faith Hope and Charity for some Fab Beatle music. Come enjoy the evening at a beautiful setting. 6-9pm. $25.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke

Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex The Polish Ambassador: Super Chill Goats Album Release Tour Musician. Producer. Beatsmith. Recording artist. Composer. Dance-floor general. Label-head. A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. 8-11:59pm. $25.

Walt Reilly’s Swing44 Swing44 is a small swing group from Bend, specializing in Django-style jazz, tunes from the Great American Songbook and beyond. This music will put a smile on your face and a bounce in your stride. Actual melodies! It’s jazz for people who don’t like jazz. That’s right, it’s gateway-jazz. 6-8pm. Free. Worthy Brewing HWY 97 Join for free live music from HWY 97! 6-8pm. Free.

13 Saturday

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

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Commute Options Night Join for an evening of live music, food, drink and community benefiting Commute Options Live music by Superball! Beer from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. and food from The BoB. All ages event. 5-9pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Showcase Eliza Butler is a Portland-based standup comedian and writer from the high desert of New Mexico. She captivates audiences with her upbeat storytelling style. When she isn’t on stage, she’s gawking at the beauty of the PNW and losing mind games to her cats. 8-10pm. $15.

The Domino Room Eek-A-Mouse with special guests Jah Yogi & The Frets Midtown Events brings you Eek-A-Mouse in Bend! Special guest: Jah Yogi & The Frets. Doors open at 7:30. This is an all ages show. 8pm-Midnight. $25.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Highway 97 All are talented musicians and it’s obvious that they have a ton of fun playing together and you will have just as much fun! 6-9pm. $18/adults, free/children 12 and under.

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

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest

Eli Madden Eli Madden jams tasty originals and crowd pleasing covers. 6-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Strong Alibi Classic and hard rock covers and originals! 8-11pm. Free.

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort Something Good Jazz is alive and well in Central Oregon! Dillon and Michelle have played everywhere from Broken Top to Brasada Ranch, SummerFest, WinterFest and all the “fests” in between. They’re professional musicians and have built a great reputation over the years for making events of all kinds special. 4-7pm. Free.

River’s Place Leesome Band This awesome duo will play some tunes at the 4th annual (pre) Mother’s Day event. Shopping with local vendors Noon-5pm and free rosè wine tasting 3-5pm. Joins for the fun and treat yo’ mama! 2-4pm. Free.

Schilling’s Garden Market Mother’s Day Weekend at Schilling’s Join for a fun-filled weekend! They’ll have flower baskets galore plus so much more! Live music, art vendors, food carts and hand-crafted beverages! Bring your friends and family out for this fun and free event Mother’s Day weekend! 9am-8pm. Free.

Silvermoon Brewing 3ofWe 3ofWe has released three albums over the past year. They are bringing their original instrumental music to Silver Moon Brewing for your listening pleasure. 4-6pm. Free.

The Round Butte Inn The Rounders Classic rock, country and R&B band. 8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Jeff Crosby Jeff Crosby has been sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the U.S. and Europe over the past decade. After moving to Los Angeles CA in 2012, Crosby landed two songs (“This Old Town” and “Oh Love, Oh Lord”) on the hit FX series Sons of Anarchy. 8-11:59pm. $18.

Walt Reilly’s Desert Wheelhouse Central Oregon cover band playing classic rock, country and pop. Come hang out! 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Ponderosa Kings Join Worthy for free live Music from Ponderosa Kings! 6-8pm. Free.

14 Sunday

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

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

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free. River’s Place Richard Taelour Trio A little blues, a little jazz, a lot of awesome. 5-7pm. Free.

Schilling’s Garden Market Mother’s Day Weekend at Schilling’s Join for a fun-filled weekend! They’ll have flower baskets galore plus so much more! Live music, art vendors, food carts and hand-crafted beverages! Bring your friends and family out for this fun and free event Mother’s Day weekend! 10am-3pm. Free.

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

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

Unity Community of Central Oregon

Heather Pierson Acoustic Duo in Concert Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer-songwriter, song leader and performer from NH whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano and folk. 6-7pm. $20.

15 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

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

Tower Theater

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

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

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

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

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

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

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10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing

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

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

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

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

The Domino Room Onyx, R.A. The Rugged Man Onyx, R.A. The Rugged Man take over the Midtown! 8:30pm. $20.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win some money and support a local nonprofit organization. 6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Begonia

Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia has built a legion of fans between her debut EP & album (“Lady in Mind” and “Fear” respectively), being named one of NPR’s Artists You Need to Know, and having had two #1 songs on Canada’s CBC national radio chart. 8-11:59pm. $12.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games

Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.

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Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a Brit

Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet). 6:30-8:30pm.

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

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

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

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

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Long Gone Wilder Trio Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.

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

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

Hub City Bar & Grill Open Jam Sing your heart out on the Hub City stage on Wednesdays. Singers and musicians welcome. 8pm-Midnight. Free.

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

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

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

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

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

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

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

Worthy Brewing The Miller Twins Based in Oregon with Appalachian roots, Ben and Nat bring guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo and blood harmony to the stage. With the lyricism of folk and the drive of bluegrass, their sound is uniquely their own. 6-8pm. Free.

MUSIC

Didgeridoo Sound Meditation A sound journey with the low tones of the didgeridoo with the overtone-rich instruments of the drum, flute, singing bowls, chimes, rainstick and nature’s soundscapes. Tickets and details at didge. eventbrite.com. Tue, May 16, 6-7:15pm and Tue, May 30, 6-7:15pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 505-991-1655. $20.

Jim Messina and John Batdorf Few musical artists’ resumes list membership in a band inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame; fewer still can lay claim to being a founding member of the seminal band credited with creating country rock. May 15, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $37 - $62 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

Kindermusik Playdate This playdate with Cascade School of Music includes singing, movement and instrument play, led by a certified Kindermusik educator. Children will learn and grow through activities that stimulate brain growth, build motor skills, enhance social-emotional development, and more. For children 1-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. May 17, 3:30-4:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541312 1062. elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Open Hub Singing Club Sing in community... for the simple joy of creating meaning and beauty together! All voices and experience levels welcome. The group believes singing is a birthright and are reclaiming this ancient technology for belonging and well-being. The group sings easy-to-learn delicious songs in the paperless aural tradition. First timers are free! Lalalalala! Sundays, 1-2:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-2416182. openhubsinging@gmail.com. $10-$20.

Sunriver: Kindermusik Playdate

This playdate with Cascade School of Music includes singing, movement and instrument play, led by certified Kindermusik educator. Children will learn and grow through activities that stimulate brain growth, build motor skills, enhance social-emotional development and much more. For children 1-5, children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. May 13, 10:3011:30am. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312 1062. Elsah@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

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

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

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

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-in.

Scottish Country Dance

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

Eek-A-Mouse is a reggae legend, and he is making his way to the Domino Room for a night of Jamaican jams. Catch the vibey show on Sat., May 13 at 8pm.

Eek A Mouse Website

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

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

Tribal TranscenDANCE & Didgeridoo

Sound Bath A movement journey to experience your original-state-of-consciousness; TranscenDANCE is a movement-as-medicine ceremony that holds threads to ancient indigenous practices. Through conscious-intention, active-breathwork, blindfold, free-form-movement to primal-soundscapes and a didgeridoo sound integration, participants explore states of freedom, joy, release, acceptance, oneness and visionary insights. May 12, 6-8pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@gmail.com. $44.

FILM EVENTS

“Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs”

This event is in partnership with Dechutes Public Library, Assistance League of Bend and Boys and Girls Club of Bend. Assistance League of Bend will be in the lobby prior to the film to give away free books. May 12, 6pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@ towertheatre.org. Free (please register and choose seats for screening).

“The First Step” Film Viewing and Discussion “The First Step” is an award-winning documentary about national criminal justice reform forged during intense partisan divide. May 11, 6:30-8:30pm. Tykeson Hall, OSU-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-3223100. events@osucascades.edu. Free.

Film and Space Talk at Worthy Charity Woodrum, Dr. Scott Fisher and Director Sandy Cummings will talk about “Space, Hope and Charity,” a film about Charity’s journey through tragedy as she follows her dream of becoming an astrophysicist. $1 of every pint sold will go to Woody’s Stars, an education fund in Charity’s son’s memory. May 11, 5-8pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Free.

Page to Screen Family Movie Night Come see “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” at the Tower Theatre! Can Flint Lockwood save the town of Swallow Falls with his magical machine? Find out! Based on the book by Judi and Ron Barrett. Screening is free but tickets are required. Visit www.towertheater.org to reserve tickets. May 12, 6-8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Page to Screen Movie Matinee Take mom to a movie for Mother’s Day! Based on the beloved children’s book, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile brings unforgettable characters to the big screen. Refreshments available for purchase. This is an in-person program. Masks are optional at all in-person library events. May 14, 1-3pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

ARTS + CRAFTS

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

Artists Exhibit Dry Canyon Arts Association facilitates art exhibits throughout the city of Redmond to inspire a culture of art lovers. Come experience some of Redmond’s amazing artists exhibit their work on the walls of a new farm to table restaurant “Feast Foods Co.” Wednesdays-Sundays, 3pm. Through May 21. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St., Redmond. Free.

Decolonizing the Map Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters offers the 3rd edition of “The Homelands Collection,” a unique and vibrant exhibition and sale of Indigenous World Peoples’ narrative art on antique, original maps. Each piece speaks to importance of reclaiming place and story within ancient cartography. Mondays-Thursdays-Sundays, 11am-4pm. Through June 2. Raven Makes Gallery, 182 E. Hood Ave., Sisters. Contact: 541719-1182. ravenmakes@gmail.com. Free.

Heidi Schwegler, In Praise of Fragmentation Join Scalehouse in welcoming Heidi Schwegler, In Praise of Fragmentation May 5 through June 24, with a First Friday celebration May 5th from 5-7pm. More at: www.scalehouse.org/artist-heidi-schwegler. Wednesdays-Saturdays-Noon

Through June 24. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Free.

Know Flora & Fauna: Nature Journaling for Beginners Learn how to record and sketch the world around you. No drawing skills needed! Materials provided. Registration required: www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ event/70538. May 17, 1-3pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

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

Learn the Art of Blacksmithing Come have fun and try your hand at the time-honored DIY craft of heating, shaping, tapering and punching steel to create something functional. In this 2-hour introductory workshop, you will make a custom bottle opener. All materials and tools provided. Sat, May 13, 11am-1pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. makeit@diycave.com. $149.

Let’s Paint Mountains Flowers with Mom A fun painting event for all ages! Paint the spring flowers blooming in front of our Cascade Mountains. Beautiful landscape painting that is appropriate for beginners through advance. Register with your mom or child for a Mother's Day activity. Or come alone and enjoy the supportive and fun atmosphere. May 13, 2-4pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-480-7491. sarahanneswoffer@ gmail.com. $40/person.

May Market May Market features local small farms, artists and crafters, wood turned items, blue bird and Mason bee houses, metal work, flowers, soaps and lotion, beef raised at the Ranch. A percent of sales benefit CO Veterans Ranch and Sisters Habitat for Humanity. May 12, 10am-4pm and May 13, 10am-4pm. Pole Creek Ranch, 15425 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters. Contact: 541-383-1821. pat1923@msn.com. Free.

Paint & Sip at Blissful Spoon Join for a fun morning of painting! The $50 cost includes the class and a glass of bubbly or mocktail. There is very limited space, so please call the restaurant or email them to reserve. May 11, 10am-Noon. Blissful Spoon, 65 NW Newport Ave. Suite 100, Bend. Contact: 541-244-1818. bliss@ blissfulspoon.com. $50.

Paint & Sip at Sunriver Brewing Eastside Looking for an amazing way to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day? Check out Paint & Sip! May 14, 11am-1pm. Sunriver Brewing Eastside Pub, 1500 NE Cushing Dr., Bend. Contact: 805801-8328. chalkedcreative@gmail.com. $48.

Pottery Date Night Pottery date night! Bring a loved one, or a friend! The group will throw on the wheel for the first half of the evening and hand-building for the last hour. Charcuterie board included! Pick up your pieces 4-6 weeks post-workshop. Ages 18+. $170 for two tickets. May 12, 6-9pm. Synergy Ceramics, 1900 NE Division St, Bend. Contact: 541-241-6047. synergyceramicsbend@gmail.com. $170.

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

Stormy Barn Paint Party Stormy Barn Paint Party $45 includes pretraced canvas, paint, brushes, apron, step-by-step instruction, prizes and 2 beers or a cocktail/wine is included in price! Come have some fun and bring your friends! May 15, 5:30-7:30pm. Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond. Contact: 949-6773510. imaginaryrebelartstudio@gmail.com. $45.

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

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

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Food Justice at the Intersection of Food, Politics, Art and Culture Bryant Terry is a chef, author, publisher and community builder committed to creating a healthful, just and sustainable food system. Through a presentation that includes singing and rapping, personal narrative and food politics, Terry will show how to improve access to fresh food in the communities. May 16, 7-8:30pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7257. cgilbride@ cocc.edu. $20/in person, $5/recorded link.

Know Flora & Fauna: Medicinal Herbs in Central Oregon Wondering what medicinal herbs grow in Central Oregon? Central Oregon is home to many herbs used by pioneers and Native Americans. In this class, we will discover what is growing outside your door. If you are interested in botany or herbalism this class is for you. May 11, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

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

William Sullivan’s New Hikes in Central Oregon Cascades Author and hiking guru William L. Sullivan takes people on a tour of new or dramatically changed trails in the area between Bend and Eugene, featured in the newly released edition of his guidebook, “100 Hikes: Central Oregon Cascades.” May 12, 11am-Noon. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters. 4-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3121029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

THEATER

Improv for Life The eight-session Improv For Life Workshop starts again. Learn rules and tools of improvisation that guide players to create successful scenes on stage. These same rules help you play in your also-improvised life, turning your life moments into successful “scenes.” Plus the laughs are free! Mondays-Wednesdays, 5:30am-7:30pm. Through May 25. COCC Bend Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: ImprovForLife1@gmail.com. $159.

Readers Theater Is there a play that you’ve always wanted to read but you don’t have enough friends (or voices in your head) for all the characters? Join one Saturday morning a month as we explore new, original and classical plays, drink coffee and get to know others in the local theatre community. Second Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. Free.

Mannequin Pussy will pump up the Volcanic Theatre Pub with its music on Thu., May 11 at 8pm. The band will perform with Margaritas Podridas for a night to remember.

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The Old Man & The Old Moon From The Greenhouse Cabaret, which brought you “Hedwig...”: an imaginative sea-faring epic, encompassing apocalyptic storms, civil wars, leviathans of the deep and cantankerous ghosts, as well as the fiercest obstacle of all: change. Follow the Old Man on a folk-music, story-telling, theatrical endeavor starring seven local actors and musicians. Thu, May 11, 7:30-9:15pm, Fri, May 12, 7:30-9:15pm, Sat, May 13, 7:309:15pm, Sun, May 14, 7:30-9:15pm, Fri, May 19, 7:30-9:15pm, Sat, May 20, 7:30-9:15pm, Sun, May 21, 7:30-9:15pm, Fri, May 26, 7:30-9:15pm, Sat, May 27, 7:30-9:15pm, Sun, May 28, 7:309:15pm, Fri, June 2, 7:30-9:15pm and Sat, June 3, 7:30-9:15pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Contact: greenhousecabaret@ gmail.com. $40.

WORDS

COCC Poetry Month Join Central Oregon Community College’s Barber Library annual celebration of National Poetry Month with performances and workshops. All events are free and open to the public. Visit barber.cocc.edu/poetry for more details. Wed, May 10, 4-6:30pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Free.

Hello! Storytime: “To Make” by Danielle Davis and “Waiting “ by Kevin Henkes Hello Storytime! is for parents/caregivers and children. Primarily the activities and books will be geared to the 0 to 5 years old age group with young child orientation. Movement, song and always some special books to share. Led by Kathleen who loves hedgehogs and all creatures great and small. May 10, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Know Flora/Fauna: OSU Cascades

Digital Flora & Fauna Reading Local artists and OSU-Cascades MFA students unveil a new collaborative digital project. After inviting local creators to submit writing and media that relates in some way to flora and fauna, the students incorporated that work into a “digital ecosystem” which exemplifies and celebrates connections and interdependencies. Online and in-person. May 17, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Please join for Nonfiction Book Club. The group will discuss “These Precious Days” by Ann Patchett. May 12, 9:3010:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

RAB Middles Book Club Please join for RAB Middles Book Club. The group will discuss “The City of Ember” by Jeanne DuPrau. May 15, Noon. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

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

Writers Reading: Raw MaterialsA Conversation on Addiction and Memoir Hear Joshua Mohr read and discuss his addiction journey. After years of hard-won sobriety, while rebuilding a life with his wife and young daughter, Joshua Mohr suffers a stroke at the age of 35, uncovering a heart condition requiring surgery. Fentanyl, one of his myriad drugs of choice, is prescribed. May 16, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

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Asian American & Pacific Islander

Heritage Month: Virtual Book Discussion Michelle Zauner tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene. To register or for more information email odi@cocc.edu. Tuesdays, 4-5pm. Through May 30. Contact: 541-383-7412. odi@cocc.edu. Free.

Mother’s Day at HDM Mothers receive free museum admission! May 14, 9am-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Free.

2023 COCC Salmon Bake Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) annual Salmon Bake, an event coordinated by the college’s Native American program and its First Nations Student Union Club. May 13, 11am-4pm. COCC Coats Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-318-3782. jrector@ cocc.edu. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

ACCO Autocross Join the Autocross Club of Central Oregon for an exciting day of motorsport at Deschutes County Fairgrounds. Challenge some of the best drivers and fastest cars in the area for the top time on the cone course laid out in the parking lot. Tech inspection required. Helmets available. May 13, 7am-Noon and Noon5pm and May 14, 7am-Noon and Noon-5pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Contact: 541-325-2114. president@autoxclub.org. $40.

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

Bike MAYhem Test ride an E-bike, get a free snack, sign up for the May 2023 Walk + Roll Challenge and be a part of the Bend COCC community at the Coates Campus Center front patio. Win prizes just for walking and rolling to the free event! May 11, 11am-1pm. COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: info@commuteoptions.org. Free.

Jumping for Oldies

For the experienced rider, age 30+, who didn’t get around to hitting jumps when youth was on their side. Two days of jump specific training. Day 1: The group will meet at the pump track at Phil’s Trailhead. Day 2: Meet at Cog Wild to ride to The Lair. Tue, May 16, 4:30-6:30pm and Thu, May 18, 4:30-7pm. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $175 for two days of jump progression.

Jungle Run 2 & 4 Mile Race The 27th Annual COCC Jungle Run/Walk offers participants either a 4-mile trail run/walk or a 2-mile trail run, and includes a free T-shirt, prizes and dinner provided. The race course is fun, challenging, and includes single track trails, mud bogs, several steep ascents and descents. May 11, 5-7pm. Central Oregon Community College track, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-3837763. rseaton3@cocc.edu. Free/students, $15/ non-students (plus small processing fee). May 2023 Walk + Roll Challenge May 8-19, join Commute Options for a special challenge, celebrating the start of spring! Dust off your bike, shoes and sunglasses for your active commute. Using your Get There Oregon account, log your walk and roll trips four times to be eligible for prizes. May 8-19. Contact: 541-408-6111. kim@commuteoptions.org. Free.

Painted Hills & Blue Basin Photography Outing Weekend long photography outing with Zack Schnepf. The soft hillsides of the Painted Hills in remote Wheeler County are one of our most treasured scenic sites. Starts May 13 at 6:15pm and ends May 14 at 9pm. May 13, 6:15pm. Cascade Center of Photography, 2660 NE Highway 20 Ste 610, #212, Bend. Contact: 541-241-2266. workshops@ccophoto.com. $275.

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SELCO Pole, Pedal, Paddle Held each May, the SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle has been a tradition in Central Oregon tradition since 1976 and annually attracts thousands of competitors from throughout the Northwest and beyond.

The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is also a critical fundraiser for MBSEF, a Central Oregon nonprofit that creates opportunities through competitive snow sports programs to support athletes in achieving their individual athletic, academic and personal goals. The multi-sport race includes alpine and cross-country skiing, cycling, running, and kayaking, and stretches from the slopes of Mt. Bachelor to the finish line in Bend’s Old Mill District. Athletes of all ages compete in divisions ranging in skill level from novice to elite, and either individually or as part of a team. May 13. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend. Varies. Free to watch.

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

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

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

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. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

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

Saturday Morning Coffee Run

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

Scones on the Cone! Stop by for hot coffee and homemade scones at the top of the cinder cone. Sunrise ski/snowboard! Woooooo! Saturdays, 7:15-8am. Through May 28. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort - West Village, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. $2 suggested donation.

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

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

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

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

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

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

GROUPS + MEETUPS

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

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

Bend Italian Culture and Language

Meetup Group This group of people is interested in learning the culture and language of Italy. It welcomes all who have an interest in this area. Join this Saturday for a time of learning, culture, conversation and making new friends. Joshua and Patricia are looking forward to meeting everyone. Meet upstairs in the Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-9810230. spaceneedle62wf@hotmail.com. Free.

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

EVENTS + MARKETS

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

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

BEing with Horses

An intentional space to be in the presence of horses. Horses offer an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on learning of multi-dimensional awareness and somatic processing because of their sensitive, transparent nature. Sessions include awareness-based breathing, movement and touch tasks with the one-of-kind choice horse-herd. No horse experience necessary. No horseback riding. Ages 10+. Sundays, 10-11:15am. Through May 28. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@gmail.com. $45.

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

Monthly Meeting Parkinson’s Support Group

Meetings third Wednesday of every month at the Best Western Premier Bend. Patients and caregivers are welcome to join. These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-6686599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com. free.

Bend Toastmasters Club Meeting If you’re having difficulty re-entering the world of in-person presentations, while also juggling Zoom meetings and online communication, you’re not alone. At Bend Toastmasters Club, they’re practicing the vital skills of public speaking and interpersonal communication that Toastmasters has always offered, combined with the need for technology-enabled remote meetings. First Wednesday of every month, Noon-1pm and Third Wednesday of every month, Noon-1pm. Through May 17. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 206-390-8507. bend.toastmasters. club@gmail.com. Free.

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

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

Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join the community of professional, novice and aspiring stand-up comedians. Its mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on materials and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community. Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $10.

Masculine Embodiment Nights Come together in a circle of brothers and become more of the authentic man you are. Movement, breathwork, radical witnessing and meditation brings men into deeper presence and connection. A rotating roster of experienced facilitators set a bulletproof container where men can feel safe to share what’s on their hearts. Third Tuesday of every month, 7pm. Through May 16. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-668-7594. admin@ masculineembodiment.com. $15-$25.

Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable evening of singing... together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging! Led by community song leader Ian Carrick. May 16, 6-7:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Patients and caregivers are welcome to join! These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. jessica@ parkinsonsresources.org. Free.

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

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

Vegan Potluck Pull out those tasty vegan / plant-based recipes and start planning for a fun, delicious night of sharing and community! Drinks available for purchase. Lounge also open across the hall. May 17, 6pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541527-1387. highdesertmusichall@gmail.com. Free.

FUNDRAISING

Take Your Seat: A CHAIRitable Event

Take Your Seat: A CHAIRitable Event supports Furnish Hope’s mission to provide furniture and home goods to Central Oregon individuals and families in need. Enjoy delicious food and drink, a live and silent auction, musical entertainment, and a CHAIRitable silent auction showcasing 25 unique chairs designed by community members. May 11, 5:30-9:30pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. $50 per person.

Think Wild Bingo Join Think Wild for Sunday Bingo at Bridge 99 Brewery with cash prizes! Doors open at 11:30am. Bingo cards range from $1-$5 with proceeds left over from the winnings supporting Think Wild. Bring cash to purchase bingo cards, or use the ATM onsite. Sun, May 7, Noon-2pm, Sun, May 14, Noon-2pm and Sun, May 28, Noon-2pm. Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend. Contact: info@thinkwildco.org. Free.

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

FAMILY + KIDS

Couples Massage Classes Learn to connect and relax with your partner through nurturing touch. Taproot Bodywork offers 2- or 4- hour couples massage classes in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. Visit www.taprootbodywork. com for more info. Ongoing. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.

Kids Ninja Warrior Classes Each week the coaches configure new and challenging ninja warrior circuits to keep your kids developing new skills. They will feel empowered as they greatly improve their speed, increase their strength, become more agile and coordinated, and enhance their overall athletic performance in these exciting movement-based kids classes. Age 6. Mondays, 3:15-4:15pm, Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15pm, Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm and Thursdays, 4:15-5:15pm. Through June 22. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Learn Robotics

Come learn real-world robotics. DIY Cave’s robots have advanced capabilities like object tracking, speech recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn to program new behaviors including how to walk, dance, talk, see, hear and interact with surroundings. With ARC software, programming skills are broken down into easy to learn steps. Wednesdays, 2-3:30 and 4-5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $50.

Mini-Ninja Classes

Your children will develop important coordination skills, improve balance and build confidence as they tackle ninja warrior obstacle courses designed around a weekly theme. During these classes the group also play under a parachute, giggle during bubble time and sing songs together. Interactive with parents. Age 2-3 plus parent/caregiver. Mondays, 10:45-11am, Tuesdays, 10-10:45am and Wednesdays, 9-9:45am. Through June 21. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Mini-Yogi Classes

Each class is specifically designed around a theme and includes age-appropriate yoga sequences and games, partner poses, songs with movements, active story time and bubbles to help with kids’ social, mental and physical development! Age 3-5 plus parent/caregiver. Wednesdays, 4-5:15pm. Through June 21. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back at Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: 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! Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet: Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards Treat mom to a delicious Mother’s Day buffet style brunch at one of the most unique wineries in Central Oregon. 2 Seatings: 9am-Noon and 1-4pm. Come and enjoy a delicious brunch catered by Cascade Catering Company, while having an amazing belini or mimosas. May 14, 9am. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541-526-5075. events@fhcvineyards.com. $85/ adults, $40/child 6-18, free/child 5 & under.

Mother’s Day Grand Buffet Join at the Riverhouse in the Cascade Ballroom for a delightful Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet. Treat your mom to an exceptional dining experience while taking in the breathtaking views of the Deschutes River. May 14, 10am-2pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-389-3111. Varies.

Nano-Ninja Classes Kids will develop fundamental coordination skills through obstacle-based gymnastics and climbing challenges in these action-packed classes. Through positive direction from the coaches your children will gain confidence while enhancing their balance, increasing their strength, improving their focus and enhancing their body awareness. Age 4-5. Mondays, 4:30-5:20pm, Tuesdays, 3:15-4:05pm, Wednesdays, 4:30-5:20pm and Thursdays, 3:15-4:05pm. Through June 22. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $135.

Margaritas Podridas brings punk rock to the Volcanic Theatre Pub this Thu., May 11 at 8pm. Rocking out with Mannequin Pussy, the show will get the audience going.

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Ninja Elite Classes Increase athletic performance through the exciting sport of ninja warrior! Through focus and determination you go through the three main components of ninja warrior: gymnastics, ninja warrior obstacles and rock climbing. Have lots of fun, while achieving a stronger body, enhancing balance, developing coordination and building confidence. Age 8-12. Mondays, 5:306:30pm and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 22. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Nurturing Positive Parenting Workshop

Join other caregivers of kids ages 1-10 as the group tackles common challenges in kid-raising using the Positive Discipline Approach. Big feelings, resilience, power struggles and mealtime. Wed, March 15, 9:15am-NoonWed, April 19, 9:15am-Noon-Wed, May 17, 9:15am-Noon and Wed, June 7, 9:15am-Noon. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central OR, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 503332-8640. rhea@raisingrootedkids.com. $59.

Petals & Prosecco: A Mother’s Day

Flower Arranging Brunch Celebrate

Mother’s Day (all are welcome—motherhood comes in many forms) by building a beautiful flower arrangement in recycled distillery material. Participants will enjoy a morning of fun sipping on cocktails, snacking on brunch bites, and arranging flowers. Ticket includes: flowers, vase, welcome mimosa, cocktail and breakfast bites. May 13, 10am. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-0002. ashley@oregonspiritdistillers.com. $75.

Success Skills Acting and Improv

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

Green Drink Greenhouse Event with Shakti Farm Design and The Environmental Center During the event you can learn about sustainable growing and greenhouses in Bend along with how Shakti Farm Design is taking part in countering climate change and creating sustainable living for families and communities. This is a free event hosted by The Environmental Center. May 11, 5-7pm. Three Rivers Elementary School, 56900 Enterprise Dr., Sunriver, Sunriver. Free.

James Beard Award Winner presents Food Justice Events Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Chandler Lecture Series will examine topics of food justice through two events with James Beard Award-winning chef and author Bryant Terry: first a kitchen demonstration titled “Our Plate is Political: Using the Savory Tastes of the Table as a Tool for Social Justice” from 4:30-6pm at the college’s Cascade Culinary Institute, and then a performance-style presentation at 7pm, titled “Food Justice at the Intersection of Food, Politics, Art, and Culture,” in Wille Hall on the Bend campus. May 16, 4:30-6 and 7pm. COCC Campus Center - Wille Hall, 2600 College Way, Bend. Free.

Mother’s Day Brunch Monkless will have delicious food and drink specials. Call the Brasserie today to make your reservations! What could a mom want more than brunch with her loved ones and the best view in town!? Can’t wait to celebrate mom! May 14, 9am-1pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760. Varies.

Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-5274419. Free.

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Art Meets Wine in the High Desert Art

Tween Yoga: 5 Senses Series

This 4-class series is designed for ages 9 -13 and focuses on creating community and fostering mindfulness through sensory exploration, movement, journaling, meditation, art and discussion. Each session tween yogis leave with a take home craft and journal prompts to carry on the theme of the day. Tuesdays, 4:30pm. Through June 13. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: adventuresinyogapants@gmail.com. $111.

Wildstar Basketball Co-Lab Camps

Wildstar Basketball Camp 7-week sessions start April and continue through May. 1-3pm for 1st-3rd graders. 2-4pm for 4th-6th and 6th-8th. Fridays, 1-3 and 2-4pm. Through May 26. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st Street, Bend. Contact: 541205-9097. connect@wildstarcamps.com. $155.

FOOD + DRINK

Adult Class: Shellfish Oh, the beautiful flavors of the sea. Join in this hands-on class where the group will explore the world of shellfish and make a multi-course meal. Each course will be paired with wine. May 12, 5:30-9pm.

Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $95.

Cook Like a Pro This 4-week class builds on the skills learned in “Cook Like A Pro 1” but can be taken separately. The group will cover in depth techniques in cooking including rice and grains, pasta and will continue the coverage of sauces. Mondays, 6-9pm. Through May 22.

Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $250.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer. com. Free.

Meets Wine in the High Desert Virtual is back, bringing Oregon wine country to you! Attend a virtual wine tasting in the comfort of your own home, enjoying a night with some very special winemakers. Host a house party and share your shipped wine with friends. May 15-18, 7pm. Contact: 248-980-8234. hello@artmeetswine. org. $75.

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

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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

Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Mother’s Day Rosé & Roses Flight This Mother’s Day Rosé Flight is all Oregon yet all very unique Rosés. Southern Oregon (Grenache and Cab Franc), Willamette Valley (Pinot Noir) and a fully sparkling rosé. Bring Mom (or ditch the kids!) for a lovely afternoon and dinner. Flight is available all weekend May 13-14. May 13, 3-9pm and May 14, 3-8pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $23.

Munich Mondays: $1 Off Liters Prost!

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

Purple Hands Winery Tasting Join Viaggio Wine Merchant in a special wine tasting evening with Purple Hands Winery. Exceptional Oregon wines from a hardworking family with a passion for quality! No signup required. May 11, 5-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. $10 (free for Viaggio Wine Club members).

Treat Yo’ Mama Shop from tons of local vendors, enjoy a free rosè wine tasting and live music by the lovely duo, Leesome Band. Moms are the best! Come celebrate with us at the 4th annual pre-Mother’s Day extravaganza! May 13, Noon-5pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-525-5792. riversplacebend@ gmail.com. Free.

Sour Fest at BBC Sour Fest is back on! Join BBC as they pour 25 different sours representing 20 different breweries throughout the Pacific Northwest! They will have live music from Brian Craig 12-1:30pm, One Mad Man 2-4pm and The Shining Dimes headlining from 5-7pm! May 13, 11am-7pm. Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St., Bend.

Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket

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

Women Tasting Flights: Oregon Wine

Month A monthly group of women connecting with wine and one another. Oregon Wine Month with Woman Winemaker Piper Underbrink of Sealionne and Privé in the Willamette Valley. Two flights of two wines with two food pairings. An optional add-on 5th wine will be available for purchase. May 16, 5:30-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $66.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Adult Ballet Learn or rediscover the art of ballet on Thursday nights. Adult ballet is an open-level class for adult learners and dancers. All levels of previous experience are welcome, and no previous experience is required. Enjoy some time for yourself in a healthy and fun way! Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Through June 15. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382 4055. dance@abcbend.com. $30 registration fee, $76/ month tuition.

Baby Ninja Classes Cuties plus adults will have a blast during these yoga and ninja warrior classes! Classes include exploration through soft obstacle ninja warrior courses to develop new coordination and balance skills, yoga fun, singing songs with hand gestures and body movements, parachute play and bubbles! Age 10-24 month plus parent/caregiver. Tuesdays, 9-9:45am and 11-11:45am. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $120.

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

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

Travis Ehrenstrom is a Central Oregon singer-songwriter who performs songs with heartfelt lyrics. He will perform with Ira Wolf at The Belfry on Fri., May 12 at 7pm.

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Breathwork Journey and Gong Sound

Bath Rebirthing Breathwork is a powerful, safe, and gentle way to bring our locked issues to surface awareness for clearing. It is a profound tool that resonates at such a deep level that blame becomes obsolete, forgiveness becomes natural, and taking responsibility for one’s life becomes the best option. All levels. May 12, 7:15-8:45pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. Unit A320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/BHY members, $30/non-members.

Community Therapy Are you tired of being alone in your healing work? Come check out community therapy. This pilot program offers an affordable, innovative and connected way to heal. Create community, build trust and help each other heal from the past. Free first session! Second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Through May 11. Bend. Contact: 206-999-0490. info@cassredstone.com. Free.

Grief Reframed for Teens Teens need each other now more than ever. This safe space allows teens to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness, loss, divorce, death and anxiety, in these challenging times. Both a grief counselor and licensed mental health therapist are present. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-2239955. info@livingundone.com. $50.

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

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

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga with Smarana

Yoga Bend In the Hatha Vinyasa practice the group aims to deepen connection with breath, body and mind. While holding and sometimes flowing through different yoga postures, the group can experience physical, energetic, psychological and emotional affects. All levels are welcome. Mondays-Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am and Saturdays, 10:15-11:15am. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 305-793-5176. smaranayogabend@gmail.com. First class is free.

Himalayan Kriya Yoga & Soundbath

Come tap, shake, breath, stretch and release any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath meditation with gongs, bowls, drums, flutes, chimes and more instruments. No prior yoga experience needed. All levels, body types and thought beliefs welcome. Thu, May 11, 6-7:30pm, Thu, May 18, 6-7pm and Thu, May 25, 6-7:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. kevin@ soundshala.com. $20.

Kids Yoga Classes Kids will enhance flexibility, gain strength and improve balance and coordination through kids yoga classes. Mindful yoga techniques are important for calming the nervous system, managing frustrations and improving focus. The group will also be exploring mindful drawing and art projects. Ages 5-8yrs. Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm. Through June 21. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $145.

Mom + Baby Fitness Classes Mommas bring your babies for specifically designed fitness routines and stretches empowering your fitness journey during your first year postpartum. Learn bodyweight movements and techniques for proper core work for whole-body fitness. The group will go outside (weather permitting) with strollers for end of class fitness fun in the beautiful Old Mill. Wednesdays, 10-11:15am. Through June 21. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $120.

NAMI Connection Peer Support

Group NAMI Connection Recovery Support

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

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

Laugh with Bend Underground Comedy Club

Transforming The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar into a comedy nightclub scene

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Parent Grief Group

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

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based

Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr., Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1-$19.

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

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group

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

Yoga For Hip Mobility Enjoy a full 75 minutes dedicated to hip mobility! Explore all the ranges of motion in the hip with an emphasis on balancing stability and mobility in the joint. This will be a Hatha-influenced class. All levels welcome. 95F. Bring a mat and towel, or rent! May 13, 3-4:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. Unit A320, Bend. Contact: yoga@ bendhotyoga.com. $10/BHY members, $20/ non-members.

Every third Friday, The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar in downtown Bend is transformed into a comedy nightclub. Bringing local, regional and national headliners to the cozy underground, the Bend Underground Comedy Club fills up the room with comedians, audiences and laughter.

Eric Oren is the solo producer and host of the Bend Underground Comedy Club. Oren is from Bend and has over 10 years of entertainment experience. After leaving Central Oregon to live in bigger cities across the U.S., Oren came back and brought back the idea of nightclub comedy with him.

“I wanted to start something that felt like something you might see when you go to Chicago or New York. A little more of a nightclub feel. And we're doing slightly shorter shows. The shows run in an hour and some change, rather than two-ish hours. Less of a showcase, more of a headliner-style show.”

The vibe of the venue is intimate yet exciting — cozy, and seating is limited.

“Part of what's really important about being an audience member is feeling that fun anonymity of like, ‘What are we all about to witness together?’” Oren said. “There’s something about that feeling you get when the house lights are turned down a little bit. When the light is really only on the stage. And there's that mic stand and that stool, and everyone's packed in.”

Jaren George is the headliner for this month’s show on Friday, May 19. George is a Portland-based comedian known for his energetic storytelling. Past headliners and opening acts have included Cody Michael, Grace Miller and Nick Meier.

Oren recommends purchasing tickets in advance. The first two shows were big hits and sold out quickly. On the Bend Underground Comedy Club ticketing site, shows are listed a year out, making it easy to secure tickets for future third Fridays of the month. Oren plans to offer multiple showings soon — one show at 7pm and one show at 9pm — and one-a-month free local new talent nights.

“People are there to imbibe, to laugh, to enjoy,” Oren told the Source Weekly. “It's featuring the finest regional, local and sometimes national comedy talent. And of course, I'll be hosting every single show. Hosting comedy is one of my favorite things to do.”

Bend Underground Comedy Club Fri., May 19, 8-10pm

The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar 55 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend bendcomedyclub.eventbrite.com $20-$25

Eric Oren is the producer and host of Bend Underground Comedy Club.

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Small-Batch, Craft Barbecue Down on the Farm

Susan’s Barbecue opens for season at White Elm Farm in Tumalo

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

Barbecue has often been associated with men. Think backyard grilling and who’s often in charge. Barbecue or grilling outside involves fire, smoke, soot, sharp implements and heavy lifting — things considered manly, once upon a time. I’m happy to report that female pitmasters are now exploding onto the scene, and they’re crushing it, of course.

Susan’s Barbecue is a one-woman show, owned and operated by Susan Harrell. It's not your typical barbecue joint, as she explains.

“I’m not cutting corners anywhere. I’m small batch, craft barbecue with a focus on quality, not quantity. I’m handcrafting seasonal dishes, respecting the art and history of smoked Southern meats.”

Yes, this vivacious woman is passionate about her barbecue. “I’m constantly working on my meat!” she exclaims during our recent conversation. She’s telling me how she and her husband migrated to Central Oregon six years ago from Asheville, North Carolina, and how they recently sold their house in town and bought a small farm in Tumalo. The farm is where she’s growing her own garden and planting her barbecue food truck for the summer.

She’s also giving me the rundown on how she goes about preparing and smoking her meats. “I age the meat then I season it overnight. Then I smoke it the next day and then let it rest and then it sits overnight again. It’s a several-day process. I do everything from scratch, including all the sides,” Harrell explains. “And it’s just me doing it by myself.”

Harrell was born in Florida and has been barbecuing meats since she was young. She really got in to it when she went to college in Memphis, Tennessee, where she studied history and criminal justice with the intent of following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a lawyer. Her love of food and cooking and an older sister’s insight ultimately led her in another direction.

“I always cooked. I always had dinner parties, even in college. So I was like, ‘Hey, dad, I don’t want to be a lawyer after all.’ And he was supportive but insisted I go to culinary school even though I already had my degree,” she grins as we sip coffee and talk about the wonderful world of slow-cooked meats.

Slow-roasted and slow-cooked meats, also known as barbecue, is

one of Harrell’s favorite things to eat and cook. And in case you aren’t familiar with the history of barbecue in this country, Memphis-style barbecue is one of the four main styles of barbecue recognized in the U.S. There’s also Carolina, Texas and Kansas City style. Harrell borrows techniques and flavors from pretty much every style. “Every region does something well,” she reasons. Carolina and Memphis-style barbecue are pork-centric with variations in their sauces. Texas is famous for its beef brisket and Kansas City barbecue features sweet and spicy sauce on all kinds of meats.

Susan’s Barbecue offers whole hog, brisket, half chickens, pork belly burnt ends, pork hop sausage and sandwiches including chopped brisket, Carolina whole hog and smoked chicken salad. Harrell has plans to rotate in different menu items along the way as well, such as smoked cheeseburgers, a fried chicken sandwich and even a smoked vegan burger. Meat specials may also include things such as smoked pulled lamb with a mint chimichurri sauce, spareribs, smoked duck carnitas and more. All the meats are served with pickled red onions, pickled zucchini, pickled jalapeño and white bread. Her from-scratch sides include Sweet and Tangy Coleslaw, Picnic Potato Salad, Marinated Black Eye Pea Salad and Mac ‘n Cheese. There’s Pimento Cheese for the kiddos as well.

I was intrigued when I saw a post on Instagram about a pop-up Susan’s Barbecue was doing back in April at MidCity SmashBurger. It was the kick-off event for the season and she sold out in record time. That gave her hope that her new idea, of opening her barbecue food truck at her own farm for the summer, might work after all.

“I was about to open a brick-and-mortar restaurant/ market/catering place right when the pandemic hit. I had second thoughts and stepped back and regrouped. I had a smoker built and I figured I could do pop-ups or whatever, and just do what I wanted to do and make it work somehow,” she recalls. “We ended up selling our place in town and buying the 4-acre farm in Tumalo. So now, I’ve got my full food truck at the farm and I’m growing flowers and veggies. It’s like a little green oasis, with a view!” The vision for White Elm Farm also includes a seasonal u-pick flower garden, a farm stand and plenty of space for kids to run around. There are picnic tables and mountain views and everyone is invited to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and beverages and enjoy the food and the vibe.

Open to the public on weekends from now until November or whenever it gets too cold, the current hours are 11:30 am to 3 pm Saturday and Sunday. Harrell says she may start opening earlier and serving breakfast once the flowers are ready for picking. She’s also continuing her catering business with advance orders available for pickup at the farm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Follow Susan’s Barbecue online for menu/hours updates all summer long.

Top, Ribs are one of Susan Harrell’s barbecue specialties. Middle, Smoked chicken salad sandwich from Susan’s Barbecue. Bottom, a barbecue platter showing off several of Susan’s meats and sides.

Photos by Susan Harrell

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

Food Justice Champion Comes to COCC

Chef Bryant Terry hosts a kitchen demo, presentation and student talk

AJames Beard Award winner and food justice champion visits Central Oregon Community College this week for a pair of events. Bryant Terry, a book publisher, author of books including “Black Food” and “Vegetable Kingdom,” and winner of a 2015 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award for his work in food justice, will be at COCC May 16 for a kitchen demonstration as well as a peformance-style presentation.

From 4:30 to 6pm, Terry hosts the kitchen demo titled, “Our Plate is Political: Using the Savory Tastes of the Table as a Tool for Social Justice.” During the demonstration, Terry will prep meals that are “veggie-forward” and act as “a catalyst for growing the food justice movement,” according to a press release from COCC.

According to a description by Boston University, “The Food Justice Movement works to ensure universal access to nutritious, affordable, and culturally-appropriate food for all, while advocating for the well-being and safety of those involved in the food production process.”

Later in the evening, Terry hosts an interactive talk that shares his story of spending more than 20 years as a chef and community builder, featuring

a personal narrative combined with singing and rapping. Taking place at COCC’s Cascade Culinary Institute, the presentation costs $20 for in-person or $5 for a recording of the event, with the kitchen demo tickets at $50. Chef Terry will also host a free talk for all students of COCC from noon to 1pm the same day.

Chef Bryant Terry at COCC Tue., May 16

Student conversation – Noon-1pm Kitchen demo – 4:30-6pm Presentation – 7pm Tickets at cocc.edu/foundation/cls.

For Food and Fun, Hop on the High Desert Food Trail

Three itineraries for learning about Central Oregon’s farms and producers

Beer crawls and wine tastings might get a lot of attention among visitors to Central Oregon these days — but another set of “trails” encourages locals and visitors alike to explore the varied food and beverage producers of Central Oregon.

Last year, the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance and Travel Oregon partnered up to create the High Desert Food Trail, a set of curated, self-guided itineraries that include stops at a number of local farms, coffee roasters, distilleries and more. The Stunning Landscapes tour that runs from Redmond to Sisters, for example, takes people to Sisters Coffee Company and to the Terrebonne winery, Faith, Hope and Charity.

This year, the tour is upping its game by including three High Desert

Food Trail bike routes, with the help of Bend Electric Bikes. The tours are doable for people on both electric and non-motorized bikes.

“You can pick vegetables and sip wine while looking at the peaks of the Cascade Range, then rest at a working cattle ranch, all on the same day,” said Julia Theisen, CEO of Visit Central Oregon, in a press release.

“The High Desert Food Trail brings together the craftsmanship and agricultural history of Central Oregon so everyone can see, taste, and experience the flavors of the High Desert.”

Visit the High Desert Food Trail website at hdffa.org/hdft to see the routes and explore.

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CHOW Big-Batch Breakfast Burritos Recipe

By Donna Britt

n my former life I was a producer of network broadcast radio programs in Nashville, Tennessee. I was so fortunate and am so grateful for all the wonderfully creative people I got to meet and collaborate with during my time doing that work. I have many fond memories, and of course a lot of those fun memo-

Take this recipe, for example. It was shared with me by the uncle of a famous female country music star. He raised chickens and was always giving me fresh eggs because he knew I liked to cook. He made these burritos, with his farmfresh eggs, for his niece and her band on the mornings they had to get into the studio early to record music. I was working with this same singer on a radio show she was hosting and we talked about food a lot as we were prepping the

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This is an easy recipe. I love its simplicity. Scrambling the eggs in the sausage drippings gives them so much flavor. You don’t need to salt the eggs because the sausage has plenty of salt already. You could use any type of cheese you prefer but I like the cheddar because it goes well with the sausage and eggs. My country music friends liked to make these with corn tortillas but I lean toward the flour for my breakfast burritos.

You could add onions or red peppers of course, but I suggest trying this recipe as is the first time and see what you think. Whatever you do though, you have to cook it all in the same skillet. That’s what makes it taste so good, I swear. This is a great recipe for company or a weekend morning before you take off on a big hike or bike ride. It will definitely fill your belly and tide you over until dinner or at least a late lunch.

Big Batch Breakfast Burritos

1 pound mild breakfast sausage y breakfast sausage (or use another pound of mild breakfast sausage if you prefer)

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Corn or flour tortillas ot sauce, for serving

Break up sausage into a large skillet. Fry sausage on medium heat until browned and completely cooked

through. Remove sausage from skillet, leaving drippings. Scramble eggs in sausage drippings. Stir cheese into eggs right as the eggs are setting up. Season eggs with pepper. Then stir sausage into the scrambled eggs. Place eggs/sausage mixture into a large bowl and keep warm.

Fry tortillas in same skillet used for sausage and eggs. Once tortillas are browned, spoon egg/sausage filling into them and roll up. Serve immediately with hot sauce.

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SCREEN

Space pirates vs. the Portland art scene: two reviews in one

By Jared Rasic

Remember when you were a kid and you found a cool rock or a weird stick and you ran to the nearest adult, desperate to share with them the (definitely) one-in-a-million thing you just discovered so you could get their approval? I think maybe anyone who writes about pop culture for a living is the mildly grown-up and vaguely professional version of that kid, flailing about wildly into the world hoping to share something neat with anyone who will listen. It can definitely be fun to throw shade across some cynical cash grab of a movie, but loving something is so much sweeter.

This week is especially fun because I watched two movies on polar opposite ends of the spectrum and loved them both for completely different (and clashing) reasons. At this point in human history, I don’t think anyone is on the fence about Marvel anymore, so a review from me or anyone else isn’t really going to change hearts and minds. Still, it’s opening weekend, so I had to see (before the internet spoiled it) James Gunn’s final entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” Also, since I contain multitudes, I also checked out “Showing Up,” the new film from Portland indie-auteur Kelly Reichardt. I regret nothing.

I can’t really say “GotG V3” is what you would expect from the Marvel machine, because writer/director Gunn

has a specific signature in his filmmaking (tons of needle drops, slapstick humor, pathos) that it stands apart from what you might imagine. Since this is his last Marvel movie (he’s the new co-head of DC Studios, Marvel’s direct competitor), the entire film plays like an extended goodbye to these characters we’ve grown to love since the first “Guardians of the Gal-axy” came out in 2014.

To some extent, the film feels like Gunn throwing every last concept at the wall while he still has a chance to play in Marvel’s sandbox, but the ideas, designs and jokes that don’t work are far outweighed by the genuine love he feels for his space pirate, green warrior woman, monosyllabic tree, murder raccoon, empathic bug person and tortured robot abuse survivor. If you love these characters and their stories, then “GotG v3” will make you cry as hard as I did.

One caveat: this is the “Watership Down” of Marvel movies. There are many adorable talking animals and some of them don’t fare very well, so if you or the kids are especially upset by violence toward cute, animated creatures, it might be a good idea to avoid this one completely or read a summary of the story before going. However, as hard as some of it is to watch, there’s a good chance that this film will create an entirely new generation that fights back against animal testing and cruelty.

If “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” is a bombastic face-kick of maximalism, then “Showing Up” is for people who think that level of spectacle sounds like a nightmare. Kelly Reichardt’s new film is quiet and still, focused on a sculptor as she prepares for a small art show in Portland. Filmed almost entirely at the no-longer-operational Oregon College of Art and Craft, “Showing Up” plays as a deeply specific look into the Pacific Northwest art world and the little insular communities that show up for each other.

Michelle Williams disappears into the prickly disappointment of Lizzie, the sculptor and ceramist who worries about her dad (played by the always welcome Judd Hirsch) and can’t get her landlord to fix her hot water. It also doesn’t help that her landlord is Jo (the luminous Hong Chau), one of her direct competitors for gallery space. But “Showing Up” doesn’t feature any of the typical cinematic competition between Jo and Lizzy; instead, we observe them dispassionately making art and having passive-aggressive conversations with each other. It’s serene, meditative and doesn’t feature a single talking raccoon.

When people complain that Hollywood doesn’t make movies for grownups anymore, I like to imagine they’re talking about “Showing Up,” but I tend to think they just mean something like “Top Gun: Maverick” or “80 for Brady.”

I take comfort in knowing Reichardt and her muse Williams are still in Portland, making these quiet and beautiful little movies where at first glance it seems like nothing happens, but on reflection it’s the same kind of nothing that makes up an entire human life. I also take comfort in knowing that an idiosyncratic director like Gunn can be given the power to relaunch an entire film studio just based on his singular vision of heroes and villains. Gunn and Reichardt are opposite ends of the same exact coin, I’m calling it now.

Check out this rock I found. I bet you’ll love it.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

Dir. James Gunn

Grade: B+

Now Playing at Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins

“Showing Up”

Dir. Kelly Reichardt

Grade: A

Now Playing at Tin Pan Theater

B+ A

Left, I dare you not to fall in love with this raccoon. Right, Art and those who make it.

Photos Courtesy A24

CULTURE

‘The Old Man and the Old Moon,’ an Epic Fable

Folk music helps weave a fanciful tale at Bend’s newest cabaret theater

By Elizabeth Warnimont

Bend plant shop owner John Kish has loved growing things since he was a small child. His second passion, though, was only realized after earning his college degree at Oregon State and the University of Washington.

“Once I graduated with my horticulture degree, I went to New York and attended Circle in the Square Theatre School,” he says. “That’s when my love for theater was spurred.” Kish worked as an actor and director in New York for several years, but the city never felt like home. “I did not think I was going to end up in Bend, mind you. But I fell in love with the community.”

Kish had originally wanted to open a plant shop, theater and coffee shop all in one place. “But when I made that decision to jump ship and go from employee to self- employed, I decided to focus on plants first.” He opened Somewhere That’s Green on Greenwood Avenue, his third Bend location, because the place needed more room for the plants – but the new space was so big, he soon realized it was also perfect for the inclusion of a “pocket” theater: The Greenhouse Cabaret.

The company’s first production, last October’s “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” was such a big hit, Kish knew the theater was going to take off. “It moved a lot of people,” he says. “People of all ages came up to me crying. It feels amazing to have that effect.” While the current play, “The Old Man and the Old Moon,” is an entirely different style of theater, he is confident it will also be well received.

“Hedwig was more of an improv, rock band show,” he explains. “This one is storyteller theater – everything is make-believe. There’s a giant fish that eats the main character at one point. We’re inside the fish, there’s a hot air balloon, a pirate crew – it’s theater magic.” Kish says many in the cast for “Moon” came from the Hedwig audience. “Mostly the crew is the same,” he says, “but cast-wise, the people in this show were in the audience for Hedwig. They got inspired to get involved.”

PigPen Theatre Company, a troupe of seven artists who collaborate to produce, create, act and direct original plays, debuted this one-off Broadway in 2012. It imagines the moon’s story, much like an ancient creation myth.

Who is the man, what is the moon, and how did they come to be? Has he always been all alone up there? The story has a rich folklore feel, enhanced with mostly acoustic musical accompaniment.

The play takes audiences on an adventure of history, fantasy and evolving relationships, beginning as the man’s wife recalls a melody that draws her back to a time when their lives were quite different and unpredictable. She longs to get away from the drudgery of their unchanging daily rituals, while he remains firmly attached to the status quo.

Much of the story is told in song, played and sung by all of the cast members. The folk music feel of the production extends to both the instrumentation, including banjo, guitar and accordion, and the costuming of simple tunics, boots and stylized accessories. The set may be small, but the “theater magic” Kish refers to is apparent in clever use of light, sound and physical improvisation.

Daniel Schimmoller carries the narration in a charming brogue, creating the impression that we are hearing the tale told late at night in an Irish pub.

Steven Livingston, director of music at Sisters Middle School, plays the shy moon keeper who reveals his feisty side when he must convince others to help him along his journey. All of the players are endearing and animated, employing a range of talents including shadow play and even a bit of puppetry to weave the winding tale.

“The Old Man and the Old Moon” is directed by Kish together with Assistant Director Josh Curtis. ASL interpreters will be present for the May 20 and May 21 performances. There is no intermission; run time is approx. 90 minutes.

Old Man and the Old Moon

Cast members of "The Old Man and the Old Moon" are called upon to play multiple roles. In the inset at right, Daniel Schimmoler plays Matheson, one of his four characters in the play.

Photos by Elizabeth Warnimont

Photographing the Desert

Experienced local photographers offer pointers for capturing the beauty of Oregon’s high desert

By Renee Schiavone

The high desert landscape that covers 27.6 million acres of Oregon is packed with opportunities to take profound photos. Photographers can fill a frame with impressive canyons, alkali flats, sagebrush seas, herds of antelope and – if you’re lucky – the occasional big horn sheep.

To gather a range of insight on what makes for the best desert photos and what it takes to get them, Oregon Natural Desert Association asked experienced desert photographers and longtime photo contributors Greg Burke and Jim Davis to offer up pointers. Taking a great photograph is a process that starts long before pressing the shutter button.

Preparation

There’s a saying, “Your best zoom lens is your two feet.” When it comes to desert photography, “scouting” an area can help a photographer really know what to look for and where to find it. Greg Burke resonates with this, sharing, “As a landscape photographer, it takes several trips to the same place to get the right shot.” Some things Burke likes to get familiar with are where wildlife tend to roam and eat, the best spots to find rare flora and fauna and where one can get up high to take a vast landscape shot.

Beyond preparing for what goes into their frame, photographers must also anticipate the remote ruggedness that distinguishes the high desert of Oregon.

For example, “Some of the best desert locations are accessed via long unpaved roads which become impassable when wet, even for four-wheel drive vehicles, so you have to watch the weather,” says Jim Davis.

Finally, Burke says one of the most important things photographers need to know is their equipment. Familiarize yourself with settings, care and capabilities well before you go out in the field. Photographers should also carry a tripod if they’re shooting landscapes or a monopod for wildlife.

Pro Tip: Burke recommends having a camera ready in your car when driving around backroads to campsites or hiking trails. It’s a great time to spot wildlife. You’ll see them in an instant and having your camera settings ready before you start driving will ensure you’re ready when you see the shot.

Composition

Capturing a desert landscape can be more difficult and less forgiving than other ecosystems. With a sea of similar colors in contrast with dark lava rock, the palette you’re working with often hinders the image you’re trying to capture. To combat this, photo composition is particularly important. The composition of a photo is the differentiation between what a photographer wants to fill their frame with and what they want to exclude, in order to create a more visually appealing image. Visual elements to consider when arranging photo composition are textures, colors, patterns, shapes, tones and contrasts.

Pro Tip: Burke recommends photographers, “Look for color in flowers, sunsets and birds. Look for tonality and gradient of tones in rocks, mountains and landscapes.”

Light

Paired with composition, lighting is everything in photography. Good light evokes mood, and the high desert has many moods all day long. To get to know them, shoot in all of them – especially sunset in summer. Generally, the best lighting is a little bit of cloud cover – “but not socked in,” says Burke, “just enough to reduce shadows while not overexposing the shot with harsh light.”

Pro Tip: Burke recommends that while one wants a bit of cloud cover, they’d best stray away from grey clouds.

Inspiration

One tried-and-true method to improve photography is to study work by the masters. There’s endless inspiration in the work of conservation photographers such as Elliot Porter, Ansel Adams and Art Wolfe. “The challenge is to use these elements and apply them to landscapes that are both new to your own eyes and, in many cases, have never had a serious landscape photo taken before,” said Davis, in regard to applying the styles of some of his favorite photographers to the scarcely photographed regions of the high desert.

Pro Tip: Davis recommends, “Don’t be afraid to emulate the style of a photographer you admire as you shoot. Your own style will evolve.”

Practice

Like any expertise, practice is the best way to learn. To become a better photographer, experiment with seasons, times of day and weather conditions. “Thankfully,” Burke said, “there really are year-round opportunities to get out and take photos in the Oregon desert.”

Looking to put your skills to the test? Each year, Oregon Natural Desert Association’s Wild Desert Calendar offers up a dozen stunning landscapes and wildlife shots showing the beauty of the high desert through the seasons. The submission period for the 2024 calendar is now open through June 16. Follow ONDA photographers’ advice and you just might see your own image in the next calendar.

—Renee Schiavone is the communications manager at Oregon Natural Desert Association, a nonprofit organization that protects and restores Oregon’s high desert public lands and waters. Greg Burke and Jim Davis are longtime volunteers for ONDA, as well as founding members of the organization’s Wild Desert Calendar committee. See Greg’s photography at pbase.com/gb_photo and explore Jim’s photos at flickr.com/photos/desertdustimages/albums.

Top, Less than 30 minutes outside of Bend, the Oregon Badlands Wilderness offers nearby opportunities to capture photos of sagebrush, juniper, wildflowers and vast high desert landscapes. Right, Wildflowers blooming in May in the Oregon Badlands Wilderness create a subject for photo composition.

Photos by Greg Burke

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Queer Joy ‘Out In the Wild’

Weekend outdoor festival creates a safe and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Smith Rock State Park

Out In The Wild Festival is a threeday, three-night queer outdoor festival’s purpose is to “to create an inclusive environment for folks to be able to take up space and feel more protected from homophobia, transphobia and misogyny,” according to the festival whose website. The inaugural festival will take place Thursday, May 18 through Sunday, May 21 at Smith Rock State Park.

“[Attendees can expect to] relax and feel safe in your queerness. To be in community and look around and know these are people that get you. You’re not in a space where you have to be hypervigilant. It's just going to be fun. Like a reprieve from everyday life, where we can just come and be in community and exist,” said Teh Sanchez, guide and community program director for Out In The Wild.

Out In The Wild was founded in 2020 by Patrick Dunn with a focus to create comfortable and safe spaces for queer folks in the outdoors. Since its start, Out In The Wild has hosted a variety of outdoor programs — rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, river and lake activities and snow/winter activities. This year, the festival is taking programming to a whole new level.

“The idea with the festival was to create an event that was more accessible to a wider range of people and experience levels that wasn't just focused on rock climbing — a space for folks to come and just camp together, to meet each other, to go on hikes together, to meet other climbers or be able to pay extra for a specific skill clinic,” Dunn told the Source Weekly.

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Daytime activities will include climbing clinics, guided hikes, skills workshops, community centered workshops and outdoor yoga classes — ranging anywhere from $20 to $125. Participation and activities are available to people of all economic statuses. Attendees can sign up for a two-day adventure, such as “Projecting & Redpointing” with Cat Runner and Ada Jones, or join for a half-day excursion, such as the “Wildflower Wander” with James Gray, D’auntie Carol and Ryan Santos. To sign up for clinics, attendees must have purchased a day/weekend pass prior.

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SMOKE SIGNALS A Tough Go for Oregon Cannabis Investigations, insider deals and more

By Josh Jardine

It’s been an interesting few months for everyone’s favorite cannabis and alcohol police, the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, commonly known as the OLCC. The state agency oversees all aspects of alcohol and cannabis production, transportation, sales and consumption, after solely having alcohol under its purview before Oregon passed its Adult Use Cannabis program in 2014.

It holds a Thanos-like power over every participant in both industries, setting statewide policy, issuing, suspending and revoking all licenses needed for operations, as well as the education of the rules to industries and the general public.

Some “bad choices” have been made at the highest levels of the agency lately, and daily developments can make details easy to miss. Some readers will pack a bowl of Schadenfreude Kush while we explore how the people in charge of Oregon intoxicants are faring.

OLCC Executive Director Steve Marks resigned in February, after it was revealed that he and five of his managers were participants in “Stupid Bourbongate.”

For several years, Marks, his five managers and others allegedly arranged for highly coveted, rare, and expensive bottles of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon to be set aside solely for their purchase. In Oregon, these bottles are only sold by raffle, with odds of 1 in 5,000. A bottle sells for $300, but frequently trades (illicitly) for $2,000. Incoming governor Tina Kotek asked for the resignation of Mark and the five managers, which began the heightened attention on the OLCC.

The next month, through a threemonth investigation and subsequent excellent stories by Willamette Week writer Sophie Peel, we learned that over six years, the OLCC had issued 50 licenses to the state’s second largest dispensary chain La Mota without, perhaps, doing its due diligence.

As Peel wrote, “The chain and the companies they control have been issued more than $3 million in tax liens over the past five years and faced 30 lawsuits in Oregon circuit courts.” Some are from unpaid cannabis product vendors.

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan then abruptly entered the chat when news dropped that she had begun a consulting contract work in February 2023, to the tune of $10,000+ a month, for her new client: La Mota.

(Wait…what? Sorry, I’m high, did

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you say $10,000 a month, as a side gig? Is Fagan the “I only work 4 hours a month, and make thousands!!” lady?)

Fagan was being paid to help La Mota expand into other markets outside of Oregon and New Mexico, leaving 20 other Adult Use states to explore. She was also going to do legal work for them, after getting reinstated by the Oregon State Bar. (Fagan is a former entertainment lawyer.)

This was more lucrative than Fagan’s annual SOS salary of $77K, and after the story broke to much rabble rabble, she ended the deal, and issued an apology.

But, like a bad overdose of edibles, that wasn’t the end of it.

It was revealed that La Mota’s owners had contributed $45,000 to Fagan’s campaign over three years. Then there was the new audit of Oregon’s Cannabis industry, addressing modernizing the industry, and creating greater equity. Although Fagan had recused herself from the audit, and has not been accused of breaking any laws or ethics rules, the fallout was immediate.

“It’s critical that Oregonians trust their government,” Kotek said in a statement. “That is why I am urging the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to immediately investigate this situation. Additionally, I am requesting that the Oregon Department of Justice examine the Secretary of State’s recently released audit of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission and its cannabis program.”

La Mota isn’t having a great go of it either, abruptly closing two stores in Portland. ENDVR, a nonprofit run by one of La Mota’s owners to train students in careers in the extraction of cannabis compounds, was asked by the Bureau of Labor and Industries to return its $500,000 grant.

Reworking the powers and mission of the OLCC could play a pivotal role in fixing the state’s broken cannabis industry. This may be a tipping point for needed reform at the regulatory agency, which admits that it needs to prepare for eventual federal legalization.

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A famous football coach once said his main method was to manipulate, coax, and even bully his players into doing things they didn't like to do. Why? So they could build their toughness and willpower, making it more likely they would accomplish formidable feats. While this may be an approach that works for some tasks, it's not right for many others. Here's a further nuance: The grind-it-out-doingunpleasant-things may be apt for certain phases of a journey to success, but not for other phases. Here’s the good news, Taurus: For now, you have mostly completed doing what you don't love to do. In the coming weeks, your freedom to focus on doing fun things will expand dramatically.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Most of us have an area of our lives where futility is a primary emotion. This may be a once-exciting dream that never got much traction. It could be a skill we possess that we’ve never found a satisfying way to express. The epicenter of our futility could be a relationship that has never lived up to its promise or a potential we haven't been able to ripen. Wherever this sense of fruitlessness resides in your own life, Gemini, I have an interesting prediction: During the next 12 months, you will either finally garner some meaningful fulfillment through it or else find a way to outgrow it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Many of us Cancerians have high levels of perseverance. Our resoluteness and doggedness may be uncanny. But we often practice these subtle superpowers with such sensitive grace that they're virtually invisible to casual observers. We appear modest and gentle, not fierce and driven. For instance, this is the first time I have bragged about the fact that I have composed over 2,000 consecutive horoscope columns without ever missing a deadline. Anyway, my fellow Crabs, I have a really good feeling about how much grit and determination you will be able to marshal in the coming months. You may break your own personal records for tenacity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Why do migrating geese fly in a V formation? For one thing, it conserves their energy. Every bird except the leader enjoys a reduction in wind resistance. As the flight progresses, the geese take turns being the guide in front. Soaring along in this shape also seems to aid the birds’ communication and coordination. I suggest you consider making this scenario your inspiration, dear Leo. You are entering a phase when synergetic cooperation with others is even more important than usual. If you feel called to lead, be ready and willing to exert yourself—and be open to letting your associates serve as leaders. For extra credit: Do a web search for an image of migrating geese and keep it in a prominent place for the next four weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I boldly predict that you will soon locate a missing magic key. Hooray! It hasn't been easy. There has been luck involved, but your Virgo-style diligence and ingenuity has been crucial. I also predict that you will locate the door that the magic key will unlock. Now here’s my challenge: Please fulfill my two predictions no later than the solstice. To aid your search, meditate on this question: "What is the most important breakthrough for me to accomplish in the next six weeks?”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Losing something we value may make us sad. It can cause us to doubt ourselves and wonder if we have fallen out of favor with the Fates or are somehow being punished by God. I’ve experienced deflations and demoralizations like that on far more occasions than I want to remember. And yet, I have noticed that when these apparent misfortunes have happened, they have often opened up space for new possibilities that would not otherwise have come my way. They have emptied out a corner of my imagination that becomes receptive to a fresh dispensation. I predict such a development for you, Libra.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Kissing is always a worthy way to spend your leisure time, but I foresee an even finer opportunity in the coming weeks: magnificent kissing sprees that spur you to explore previously unplumbed depths of wild tenderness. On a related theme, it's always a wise self-blessing to experiment with rich new shades and tones of intimacy. But you are now eligible for an unusually profound excursion into these mysteries. Are you bold and free enough to glide further into the frontiers of fascinating togetherness?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632–1723) worked at a variety of jobs. He sold cloth. He was a land surveyor and bookkeeper. He managed the household affairs of his city’s sheriffs, and he supervised the city’s wine imports and taxation. Oh, by the way, he also had a hobby on the side: lensmaking. This ultimately led to a spectacular outcome. Leeuwenhoek created the world’s first high-powered microscope and was instrumental in transforming microbiology into a scientific discipline. In accordance with astrological omens, I propose we make him your inspirational role model in the coming months, Sagittarius. What hobby or pastime or amusement could you turn into a central passion?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I wonder if you weren't listened to attentively when you were a kid. And is it possible you weren't hugged enough or consistently treated with the tender kindness you deserved and needed? I'm worried there weren't enough adults who recognized your potential strengths and helped nurture them. But if you did indeed endure any of this mistreatment, dear Capricorn, I have good news. During the next 12 months, you will have unprecedented opportunities to overcome at least some of the neglect you experienced while young. Here's the motto you can aspire to: "It's never too late to have a fruitful childhood and creative adolescence."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): As I've explored the mysteries of healing my traumas and disturbances over the past 20 years, I've concluded that the single most effective healer I can work with is my own body. Expert health practitioners are crucial, too, but their work requires my body's full, purposeful, collaborative engagement. The soft warm animal home I inhabit has great wisdom about what it needs and how to get what it needs and how to work with the help it receives from other healers. The key is to refine the art of listening to its counsel. It has taken me a while to learn its language, but I’m making good progress. Dear Aquarius, in the coming weeks, you can make great strides in developing such a robust relationship with your body.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Can we surmise what your life might be like as the expansive planet Jupiter rumbles through your astrological House of Connections and Communications during the coming months? I expect you will be even more articulate and persuasive than usual. Your ability to create new alliances and nurture old ones will be at a peak. By the way, the House of Communications and Connections is also the House of Education and Acumen. So I suspect you will learn a LOT during this time. It's likely you will be brainier and more perceptive than ever before. Important advice: Call on your waxing intelligence to make you wiser as well as smarter.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): All of us are always telling ourselves stories—in essence, making movies in our minds. We are the producer, the director, the special effects team, the voice-over narrator, and all the actors in these inner dramas. Are their themes repetitious and negative or creative and life-affirming? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to work on emphasizing the latter. If the tales unfolding in your imagination are veering off in a direction that provokes anxiety, reassert your directorial authority. Firmly and playfully reroute them so they uplift and enchant you.

UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY:

By Dr. Jane Guyn

Loving Partner, Sexual Trauma

Dealing with a partner’s sexual trauma can be a very difficult issue. What can you do?

How do you handle a problem with sexual intimacy when it’s related to sexual trauma? My partner had some memories of very bad events come back to him a few years ago — the events themselves occurred in his late teens. He's in his mid 40s now and won't see a therapist (even the one he likes and trusts) because he says it's "not a priority right now" and he gets defensive and upset when I try to talk about how it makes me feel.

How can I talk to him about it and address the problem without making him feel invalidated in a way that will actually result in some progress? I love him but I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to make things worse.

—Loving Partner

Dear Loving Partner, I hear you. I'm sorry to say that this type of situation comes up in my client sessions pretty often.

Many of us have experienced significant sexual trauma in the past. These experiences can get triggered during things that happen in our current lives. Our bodies often react as if we are back in that time when the traumatic event occurred. When we remember these experiences, we can have significant physical symptoms of distress or flooding.

For example, you might kiss your husband in a way that brings back memories of something that happened. He might be overwhelmed with images or sensations from the past. When he gets triggered by a memory like this, it can be like he’s almost not in the room with you anymore. He’s back in the traumatic moment in his mind and body. This makes it extremely difficult for him to stay present with you. You might notice that he gets sweaty or shaky. He might feel numb. Or he might just seem absent.

As his partner, it's important to show compassion and support. While it may be tempting to seek out specific details about his past trauma, when you respect his boundaries and understand that he may not feel comfortable sharing with you, he’ll feel safer. Dealing with a partner’s sexual trauma can be a very difficult issue. What can you

do?

1. Approach this issue with care and sensitivity. I know he says that he doesn’t want to see a therapist. But, seeking the advice and support of a trauma-informed, sex-positive professional could be very beneficial for your husband and for your relationship. Even if he doesn’t want to see a therapist, it might be good for you to seek help so that you have the knowledge and tools to deal with the situation.

2. There are also steps you can take at home to help support your

husband's healing process. These may include taking it slow when talking about intimacy, creating a relaxing and safe environment, encouraging open communication and establishing clear boundaries and expectations around physical touch. When he’s open to it, it will help you to know what specific things may have happened in the past so that you can avoid doing things that may trigger him as he heals from trauma.

3. This is a team effort. With patience, compassion and resources for you both, you can work together to create a safe and satisfying intimate life. You deserve love and affection during these challenging times. Your intimate life is deeply impacted by your partner’s traumatic experiences from the past.

It's also important to recognize that this process may take time and require ongoing effort. However, it's worth the investment to help heal your relationship and support your partner through the difficult process of recovery.

Above all, approach this issue with empathy and compassion. Remem ber that your husband's trauma is not his fault, and healing is a journey that requires patience, understanding and support. You can both come out stron ger on the other side of this challenge as a couple if you work together, seek the right support and commit to rebuilding a safe and healthy intimate life.

I know he doesn’t feel like this issue is “a priority right now” and I get that. But, the truth is that no time feels like the right time to make sexual trauma a priority. It’s a difficult topic.

Now' s the time. You got this.

Xoxo

Dr. Jane

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

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The Bend Central District is currently undergoing a major shift. And there is a lot to be excited about. Whether you own property in the area, are looking to buy or invest in a future development, or enjoy bike and pedestrian travel, this revitalization aims to create a vibrant, walkable corridor that will change the face of our city. It’s a great time to become educated about the opportunities.

The pedestrian connections will bring more commute options and walkability

First is the pedestrian connection that’s being built between east and west Bend, which is at the heart of the BCD’s revitalization. Improvements are happening at three points — Greenwood, Franklin and Hawthorne, with the goal of connecting the BCD with downtown Bend.

Over time, the data has shown that what residents of a community value — especially younger generations — is walkability, which is a byproduct of dense mixed-use communities. As far as demand goes, walkable urban locations have been outperforming sprawling suburban locations for many years in the U.S.

Housing, housing, housing

The second thing to be excited about is the BCD’s housing (of which we’re in desperately short supply) and mixeduse projects. The BCD has a mix of support from the federal, state and local level that’s unique. It’s not only designated as an Opportunity Zone on a federal level, but it’s also located within the expanded Urban Growth Boundary and Core Area Urban Renewal District. This surge of combined resources, plus development code that allows for dense building options, means that the BCD is primed to become a model mixed-use community in one of the

country’s fastest-growing cities. That potential is attracting innovators. Take, for example, The Catalyst, the new event space and food court anchored by Spoken Moto, just one of many planned new investments in the BCD.

Attractive developments for private investment

With walkability and infrastructure improvements come private investment — in shops, restaurants and small businesses — as well as beautification and improvements to streetscapes, sidewalks, etc. This is the story of Portland’s Pearl District, which experienced a very similar revitalization. As the area becomes more attractive and more vibrant, it becomes more appealing to residents, businesses and visitors. As demand grows, so do property values.

There’s going to be a very real and tangible impact, besides just higher property values: significantly improved bike and pedestrian routes, an investment in trees, landscaping and beautification, wider sidewalks, innovative mixed-use spaces for things like events and farmers markets and an increase in foot traffic for BCD businesses.

Support local businesses – it’s how we Bend

The best way to get involved is to actively support the people and businesses who are in the BCD now. These are the pioneers, and they will be the ones to shape the district in the early days. Shop at their businesses, eat at their restaurants. If you’re looking to go deeper, you may want to connect with some of the organizations helping to drive the BCD’s development, such as the Bend Central District Business Association, which has over 85 members, or the BCD Initiative, a group helping to build momentum and support for the district’s transformation.