Source Weekly May 18, 2023

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Inside this issue is our usual complement of news, food happenings, events, outdoors coverage and more –and on top of that, our team did the tough work of scouring the local restaurant scene to bring readers a guide to the dining spots of Central Oregon. Use it when you need a new place to eat, or when friends are in town and you want to give them a way to review what’s out there. To add to that coverage, Jack Harvel pens a feature on the state of the restaurant scene and what’s standing in the way of lower prices, more new places and so on. Have a great week, and thanks for reading!

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In Other States, Legislators Have Gotten Expelled for a Lot Less than Walking Out

Everyone loves an underdog story –that classic tale of the little guy, by sheer will and determination, overcoming an obstacle that would seem impossible to the average person. And while the legislators who have now exceeded the number of unexcused absences allowed under Oregon’s Constitution might see themselves as the heroes of a story about the morals around abortion or the right of every adult in Oregon over 18 to possess any weapon they want, we see this tale of Biblical proportions butting up against the other very big player in modern society: the business of commerce and of governments to be able to keep the engines of progress running.

Truth be told, neither of these forces – neither the forces of capitalism nor the forces of morality tend to be all that meaningful for a lot of people. Perhaps that’s why journalists become journalists – so that we can work in a space with a third type of guiding light: the light of facts, and of majorities, and of people playing by the rules that the majority, as a collective, created together. If there’s a law in place, a journalist will tell you the story of someone not following that rule. If there’s a statistically valid survey that reflects the opinions of a community, we’ll look to that to explain how a community is thinking on an issue. Similarly, we’ll report about the number of people who voted one way or another on an issue.

We’re doing that now, as we watch a handful of legislators in the Oregon Senate stymie almost all of the other work in the Oregon legislature.

Here are the facts: Oregonians, as a wide majority, believe that people should have the right to an abortion if and when they need one. (Coincidentally, so do a number of people from Idaho, who come across the border to access abortion services in Oregon in increasing numbers.) With the passage of Measure 114 in 2020, Oregonians also expressed their opinions about the need to implement some measures of safety around guns. And, as we also

pointed out last week, Oregonians also expressed their desire to see their legislators do the work they were hired to do or lose their position as legislators. But even amid all that evidence that we, as a state, have a clear set of priorities agreed upon by the majority, here come more of our elected leaders who, instead of showing up to work and expressing their views by voting or by floor speeches, are instead filing a legal challenge to try and say that what was recently enshrined in the Oregon Constitution around legislators’ unexcused absences should not be upheld.

These are some of the same legislators who pushed for Oregonians to get back to work faster during the pandemic. They’re among those who expressed support for “medical freedom” around vaccine mandates.

But now, when it’s time for our legislators in Oregon to get back to work, or for them to at least show up to a floor vote around other people’s rights to express their medical freedom around abortion, they’re perfectly happy to dig in their heels and act like the Democratic majority is the oppressor.

In other states, legislators whose views have not aligned with the majority party have seen far worse happen to them than being confronted with a Constitutional amendment enforcing their presence. Two Democratic Tennessee legislators were expelled (and later reinstated) because they joined a protest on gun violence. A transgender Democratic legislator in Montana is not allowed onto the House floor this session, simply for making commentary related to violence against transgender people. These removals are breaches of the public trust that should enrage every person who voted for those legislators. The legislators have a right, as elected leaders, to represent their constituents.

Here in Oregon, expelling legislators for their views is not our jam. In spite of the differences in opinion, the majority party would very much like them to simply show up.

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GUEST OPINION: LANDSCAPE AMNESIA

This past week I hiked along the Upper Deschutes River. It was a peagreen color, or maybe you might say dirty blonde. Whatever adjective you like, the Upper Deschutes is a severely degraded river due to the irrigation industry.

Most people living in Bend probably think the Deschutes is a beautiful river. But few know how degraded the Deschutes River has become because of what I call Landscape Amnesia.

Landscape Amnesia happens when people get used to degraded lands and forget what the landscape once looked like. As a result, we normalize the degraded conditions.

The Deschutes was once one of the clearest rivers in the West. Its annual flow varied annually on average about 700800 CFS. That steady current was maintained by seepage from numerous springs and spring-fed tributaries that provided a year-round constant, clear discharge.

A hundred years ago, the Deschutes River looked like the Fall or Metolius Rivers, which still possess natural flows. I encourage everyone to visit one of these rivers to see what we have lost.

However, since the capture of the river by the irrigation industry, the Deschutes River can vary from 100 CFS to more than 2,500 CFS. How does this affect the river?

In winter, the river is "turned off" to store water in upstream reservoirs. As a result, the river drops to expose the riverbanks to freeze-thaw, which loosens sediment. When water is released from the reservoirs during the irrigation season and floods the upper river, these sediments are swept into the waterway giving it a dirty brown or pea-green color.

But the aesthetics of the color of the river is not the only impact of the irrigation capture of the river’s water.

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The dewatering harms the public’s fish, frogs, and other wildlife. From the Oregon spotted frog to bull trout, the dewatering is devastating the river’s native species.

Some 90% of the river’s flow that is consumed is for irrigation. These are private businesses using the public's water for their profit.

What is being grown with that water? Mostly pasture and hay/alfalfa for livestock, not food for direct human consumption as often portrayed. Some of the hay is even exported to Asia, so we are sending Deschutes River water in the form of hay to other countries.

Worse for the river and people of Oregon, the water in the Deschutes River is owned by the citizens of Oregon and protected by Oregon Supreme Court rulings. These decisions expressly say the primary purpose of river water is to provide for the public’s wildlife, recreation and other values. Other uses like irrigation are supposed to be secondary and only allowed if they do not harm the primary uses.

Right now, the irrigators are trying to get federal money up to a billion dollars to reduce their impact on the river (why taxpayers should have to subsidize private businesses to repair our river is beyond me).

However, more than the proposed changes will be required to restore the Deschutes to its former spring-fed clear, cold flows.

We, citizens of Oregon, should never let Landscape Amnesia cause us to forget what we once had.

We should demand that the Public Trust be upheld and put the health and quality of the river first instead of the profits of private businesses.

—George Wuerthner

RESPONSE TO GAUNTLET/CHALLENGE: SHARED-USE COURT

Two months ago I was “Letter of the Week” in the Source, with a note about a shared use, neighborhood-scale recreation facility in Idaho. Gift card accepted, and, Palate, you rock! Also received was a gauntlet tossed by the editor, “Kevin, ...Get that going, would you?” I took this suggestion to heart, and appreciate the benevolent nudge. Since that letter and ensuing challenge, I’ve taken a couple of baby steps on which I’d like to report.

First, I found that the shared-use building in the original letter was funded and built by the Shiloh Bible Camp of Donnelly, Idaho. The Camp rep told me the building cost $350K, plus an estimated $100K of in-kind labor and support, when built in 2019. The cost today? Likely much higher. He also indicated that the building is used intensively by the Camp in the summer, and nominal fees for pickleball and many other uses cover the costs of energy and maintenance in the non-camp season.

Several local phone conversations helped to shape challenges and possibilities. A planner from our awesome Bend Park and Recreation District informed me of several paths to achieve this playspace nirvana. An important one, a community survey, is on the docket this summer. The advice? Stay informed and participate in the survey! Next, the supercharged President of the Bend Pickleball Club informed me that they are in contact with BPRD on planning

and construction efforts. At this writing, the club has not established a longrange plan, and have not held formal discussions regarding noise abatement issues. A final call was to a local church, already very active in the community. Despite a full plate, their council leader patiently heard my case for a smallscale, shared-use indoor community space, and promised to follow up after exploring the concept further.

This initial query shows promise, and I will support those who choose to carry the torch. Me? Beaver restoration is my primary focus, although accessible recreation is a close second!

—Kevin P. Tanski

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Senate GOP-led Walkout Gridlock Deepens

Talks between the two sides have stalled, with Republican leaders accusing Democrats of lacking good faith

By Ben Botkin, The Oregon Capital Chronicle

The state Senate impasse deepened on Monday with no Republicans showing up and three senators who’ve participated in the GOP-led walkout now banned from serving new terms.

With the walkout hitting the 10th day, two Republicans – Sens. Daniel Bonham of The Dalles and Dennis Linthicum of Klamath Falls – and Independent Sen. Brian Boquist of Dallas reached 10 unexcused absences, the threshold that prevents them from taking office after the next election. The development gives Senate President Rob Wager, D-Lake Oswego, less leverage to work out a deal with Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend.

The Senate needed four senators besides the 16 Democrats present on Monday to reach a two-thirds quorum of 20 to conduct business.

Not a single Republican senator was present, all except one unexcused, and they indicated to the Capital Chronicle they intend to continue the boycott. That sentiment follows a three-day weekend that Wagner called for negotiations to try and end the standoff. But those failed, even after Knopp and Wagner met at least five times between Wednesday and Saturday.

On Wednesday, the state will release its revenue forecast, which will determine the shape of the next two-year budget, one of the most important decisions of the session before it ends June 25.

With the Senate unable to meet, the Legislature cannot pass budget bills or other legislation that impacts thousands of Oregonians who need mental health treatment, defense lawyers and housing assistance.

With that work at a standstill, Wagner could do little as he looked across the Senate chamber with nearly half its seats empty.

Instead of running a meeting with votes on bills, Wagner reflected on past walkouts that have dominated the Legislature and brought work to a standstill. The 2020 short session ended March 5 with few bills passed.

At the time, then-Democratic Senate President Peter Courtney predicted that a constitutional amendment would be necessary to prevent walkouts.

That happened in 2022, when Oregon voters supported a constitutional amendment that disqualifies legislators from another term of office if they have 10 or more unexcused absences.

“For those who want to come back and participate in our democracy, we welcome you back wholeheartedly to

continue our work together,” Wagner said. “The people of Oregon are counting on us.”

He was unavailable to answer questions afterward.

Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber, D-Beaverton, said in a statement she’s saddened by the situation.

“These senators should be here doing their jobs and standing up for their constituents instead of violating the Constitution,” Lieber said. “Democrats are here. We are doing our jobs, and we are confident that we can still deliver on the people’s priorities.”

Earlier in the day, dozens of supporters of the boycott gathered on the Capitol steps and lined the street to voice their opposition to House Bill 2002, an abortion and gender-affirming health care bill that Republicans oppose.

They held anti-abortion signs that called for the protection of children and criticized Democrats. At the urging of one speaker, Pastor Lew Wooten of The River Church in Salem, they sang about Jesus and bowed their heads in prayer.

‘Extreme, unlawful’ agenda

Republican senators appear to be more determined than ever to continue the boycott.

“I conveyed in discussions over the weekend that Senate Republicans will end their protest to pass substantially

bipartisan budgets and bills that are lawful and constitutional and that will benefit all Oregonians,” Knopp said in a statement. “Democrats are instead using their slim majority to justify moving forward with an extreme, unlawful and unconstitutional agenda.”

The GOP senators have said the Senate is not following a state law that requires bill summaries be readable and written at an eighth-grade reading level so the public can understand them.

Republicans also are strongly opposed to proposals that include House Bill 2005, which would ban untraceable guns, raise the minimum age from 18 to 21 to purchase assault rifles and allow local agencies to ban firearms on government-owned property, and to House Bill 2002.

Republicans are opposed to House Bill 2002 in part because it allows minors of any age to obtain an abortion without parental notification. Currently, the law allows that for girls 15 and older.

“If Democrats thought we would facilitate an agenda that intentionally removes the rights of parents, they were seriously mistaken. Democrats have gone too far,” Bonham, the deputy minority leader, said in a statement.

Bonham told the Capital Chronicle he has no regrets about his decision to reach the 10-absence threshold.

“I would do it again in a heartbeat,”

he said. “For me, personally, if that bill’s on the table, I want nothing to do with providing any part of facilitating the process that leads to that becoming law.”

Boquist, another senator with 10 unexcused absences, blasted Democrats in an interview with the Capital Chronicle.

“Despite making speeches and talking to the press about being at the table, every discussion that’s been had since the beginning of the session has been: ‘Well, it’s our way or the highway and we’re not interested in anything else,’” Boquist said.

‘Hostile work environment’

Another Republican senator, Cedric Hayden of Fall Creek, asked to be excused on Monday because of the “hostile work environment” in the Legislature. He also said he was discriminated against when Wagner would not approve previous requests to be absent for his religious observance and for family medical leave.

“The Senate president has refused to respect my religious freedoms,” Hayden wrote in Monday’s request, which was obtained by the Capital Chronicle.

Wagner denied the request. Hayden has filed a complaint against Wagner that is pending in the Senate.

Wagner’s spokesman declined to comment on the case.

Your tax dollars not at work; GOP state lawmakers choose to walk out rather than legislate, leaving empty chairs behind.

Courtesy of Ben Botkin, The Oregon Capital Chronicle

The First E-Bus in Bend

By Jack Harvel

In March Bend La-Pine Schools’ first electric school bus began run ning routes. The emission-free, $385,000, 16-ton Lion C school bus can fit up to 71 passengers and travels up to 155 miles on a single charge. The school district subsidized its purchase of the bus with a $157,500 grant from Pacific Power. The district is treating its first electric bus as a pilot on whether it can survive Bend’s cold weather and steep terrain. Buses of all sorts generally perform well in snowy weather.

“Buses are fantastic in the snow. They weigh a bajillion pounds. They're heavy so they stay on the road. We also have automatic drop-down chains on all of our buses.” said Tina Bandy, transportation assistant supervisor at BLPS.

Bandy said the district reached out to districts with below-freezing weather – several which had Lion C buses, able to avoid cold-weather disruptions to the battery with the help of an onboard diesel engine heater. It’s not a hybrid, though, and the bus is powered solely through electricity. It’s the only electric bus in the fleet and will likely stay that way until there’s support for utility upgrades.

“We can only charge one bus, so we only have one bus. It would take a big upgrade, and there really aren't funds available. There's all these (public) funds available to purchase buses, and [the state] will give you a certain amount of dollars, depending on if you're in a high priority or low priority district. We would be a lower priority because we already have clean air buses here,” Bandy said, referring to low-emission propane

ty and comfort from reduced noise and the lower cost of refueling. Powering an electric bus can cost up to 80% less than the cost of a diesel bus. It also has fewer moving parts, and the district estimates it could cut maintenance costs in half. Electric buses cost more than a typical diesel bus but are much cheaper than they were a couple years ago.

“When I first started looking at electric buses, they were around $600,000. The price has come way down. But still, $385,000 is a lot of money. Our regular school buses run us about $185,000. They've gone up. They used to be about $140[000] but this last purchasing round they're about $30,000 more and that's across all the brands,” Bandy said.

BLPS’ fleet, besides the one electric bus, is about 51% diesel, 48% propane and 1% gasoline. Of those, diesel emits the most greenhouse gas, followed by gasoline and propane. All the district’s buses meet current U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. The district started acquiring propane buses to

the fleet and is planning on getting more now that their older propane buses are outdated.

propane buses,” Bandy said.

The district is currently hiring about 10-15 bus drivers, which is typical for the district. Some drivers have retired, and others are being brought on to fill new routes. Potential employees — or reporters (a video of that is available online ) — can try out driving a bus on May 18 and 25 before submitting an application. There’s a big learning curve when learning to drive a bus, but Bandy said 90% of the job is managing students.

“We want to keep our buses’ average fleet age between 12 to 15 years old. We replace probably 10 a year. We just kind of stopped picking up the old ones. We're all caught up with the diesels, we’re good on that. And now we're

“It's rewarding work. If somebody has a desire to give back to the community or have positive impacts in the lives of students, then this is a great job for that. It's also great if you're independent, you don't have somebody looking over your shoulder all the time. There are summers off, that's always fun. You're not inside all day long. But the number one thing, and that's what we really hope when we're hiring somebody, is that they're here because they want to work with kids,” Bandy said.

The first electric bus in Bend is greener, quieter and could be cheaper for the district — but it’ll likely be the only one for a while

The Lion C bus can fit over 70 students, emits zero greenhouse gas and is cheaper to power and maintain than standard diesel buses.

“But the number one thing, and that's what we really hope when we're hiring somebody, is that they're here because they want to work with kids.”

—Tina Bandy

By Jack Harvel

The COVID-19 pandemic slashed the restaurant workforce in half overnight in April 2020, when indoor dining closed. The leisure and hospitality industry employed over 13,200 people in the Bend-Redmond metro in March 2020, plummeting to just over 6,000 the next month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The industry quickly regained some of its workforce, but its employment numbers still lagged behind the previous five years. August 2018 saw that year’s high at 14,600 hospitality workers. At its peak employment in August 2019, the Bend-Redmond hospitality industry employed 15,000. August 2020 totals were at 12,500 then 14,000 in 2021 and 14,300 in 2022.

In 2023, hospitality sectors employed more people in January and February than they did during the peak in 2020, but three years later, restauranteurs are still dealing with downstream impacts of COVID and lockdowns.

Despite employment being close to pre-pandemic levels, restauranteurs still report issues attracting and retaining a workforce. The Oregon Employment Department found nearly 12,000 job vacancies in the leisure and hospitality sector statewide in winter 2022. Jason Brandt, president and CEO of the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association, estimates that the true number of vacancies could be closer to 20,000 in a sector that already employs 180,000 people in Oregon.

“We are the second largest private-sector employer behind health care in the number of paychecks we create and provide to Oregonians. But we probably have the demand and customer service needs to employ 200,000 Oregonians right now, as opposed to 180,000,” Brandt said.

75%. Employees cite wages and demanding schedules as key factors in seeking new work.

“We have taken more time, probably to our detriment, as far as working around people's schedules and making sure that we run really lean,” said Jon Weber, owner of J-Dub in downtown

have a chance to engage with — and we have thousands of members across the state, they're anxious about all three of those areas,” Brandt said.

New restaurants often need to significantly upgrade a building to get cooking. Restaurants need a commercial grade kitchen, seating and equipment. System development charges, levied on properties that change how their use, remain, even if a commercial space goes from retail to a restaurant and back to retail. For that reason, most spaces that become restaurants, stay restaurants, even under new ownership.

The cost of hiring new employees rose sharply after the pandemic. The Federal Reserve reports an average hourly wage of $21 in April 2023 for restaurant workers, up from about $17 immediately pre-pandemic.

Restaurants operate in an industry with high turnover rates due to the seasonality of the business and the fact that adolescents make up a good chunk of the workforce. A study by 7Shifts found the average tenure of a restaurant employee is 56 days, and that nearly 2/3 workers will leave within a year. During the pandemic turnover rates rose to

Bend. “Anyone that's on shift here tends to make money. In the service industry good servers go where they get paid, so we run as lean as possible.”

Cost of doing business

Restaurants generally have low profit margins, usually somewhere between 3-5%. Labor is the highest expense, but rent and food costs are also significant expenses.

“Those cost centers, they're all volatile. So, every, every restaurant owner I

“Once you get a restaurant in a spot, generally, you see it as a restaurant. You wouldn't, as an owner, move back to a retail space because you’d still be paying higher fees,” Weber said. “I have seen people take advantage and raise rates downtown. I have seen some people paying ridiculous rates, even on the east side of town, with a per square foot price that I wouldn't touch.”

The number of restaurants in Bend rebounded to pre-pandemic levels of about 320 by 2022, according to former regional economist Damon Runberg, but some of the restaurants aren’t necessarily the same. Seasoned restauranteurs with money to spend will often seek out buildings that can already accommodate a food business, rather than building one from the ground up.

“If an owner is well capitalized, then they're in a very unique position in this

Restaurants rebound, but growth in employment, number of restaurants remain stagnant in Central Oregon

“I do see people appreciate the fact that we're kind of a foodie town. I see a groundswell coming back. In some ways people are changing back. It's not the same as right before COVID, but we are seeing a nice uptick.”

—Jon Weber

Courtesy of Michael Browning via StockSnap

Central Oregon is hiring about the same number of workers in the leisure and hospitality sectors as it did pre-pandemic, but many businesses are still reporting difficulties hiring and retaining employees.

marketplace to leverage some costs that have potentially been left behind by a previous restauranteur that used to occupy a specific space, because they can get that space for, in some cases, pennies on the dollars for what the previous restaurant tour had to pay for those capital improvements,” Brandt said.

Retail food prices are up across nearly all categories, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. A lot of these changes are explained by supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and inflation — along with more specific variables like the spread of avian flu leading to higher prices for eggs. Weber said eggs went from costing 8 cents to 45 cents, and frier oil is nearly five times as expensive as it was before.

“I can't tell my customers that I just changed my prices for fries. So, you just have to absorb it. You don't really have a whole lot of choice on that one. Because if you start flipping menu prices, it costs money to change my menu; if you keep changing it you're beating yourself up just on reprinting menus,” Weber said.

Weber said the price hikes tend to come in steps, and though it may stabilize closer to normal, prices aren’t likely to ever come down to pre-pandemic levels. He’s hesitant to change

his menu in response to the prices, but Brandt of ORLA believes price hikes will become more normal as food costs become more variable. Nationwide, menu prices rose 8.6% over the last year, according to the National Restaurant Association.

“Without question, we're seeing more frequent changes to menus as just a normal course of business, just to make sure that the restaurant stays alive for the customers and for the community and for the people that work there,” Brandt said. “I find that restaurant operators don't change their menus frequently enough given the volatility. With food costs, it probably will happen more frequently in the future to keep pace with the hard costs that just are unsustainable if you're not willing to change your price structures.”

The New Normal

People got used to takeout during the pandemic, apparently. In-person restaurant patronage is down 22% compared to 2020, according to Placer.ai, and nearly 40% of all restaurant traffic is drive-through. That can chip away at restaurants’ most profitable products — alcohol and soft drinks.

Alcohol alone typically generates about a quarter of a restaurant’s revenue if it serves it. Soft drinks cost restaurants less than a quarter, much better margins than what’s made on food.

“I've had to raise my takeaway prices because I'm not getting that beer sale. The margins on food are slim, and I make up for it on the other side with sales of alcohol or soft drinks. That takeaway mentality limits some of our sales,” Weber of J-DUB said.

The winter tourism season in Bend was also underwhelming for many in the food service industry. Though the powder on the mountain was good, and several recreation businesses prospered, that success didn’t translate to food service, Brandt said.

“Ski season, just like the summer season in Central Oregon, are key parts of the year that can truly make or break the success of a restaurant,” Brandt said. “If we have storms that are somewhat out of our control that create a navigation problem to get to that fresh powder and enjoy the ski and snowboarding season, then that does directly impact the ability of restaurants to sustain their operation.”

Though a lot has changed in the restaurant business, Weber said he’s seen a positive trend lately. People aren’t quite as skittish about coming into the restaurant, employee retention is up from the worst of the pandemic and more customers are becoming regulars.

“I've been in business 31 years, always in the restaurant industry. I do see people appreciate the fact that we're kind of a foodie town. I see a groundswell coming back. In some ways people are changing back. It's not the same as right before COVID, but we are seeing a nice uptick,” Weber said. “It's taken a bit of time to get here, but I know my velocity is going up, which is kind of exciting after having to struggle through three years.”

Farewell Cracker Barrel

Down home country corporate mega-breakfast joint leaves Bend

By Jack Harvel

In honor of this year’s Restaurant Guide issue, we mourn the loss of Bend’s only Cracker Barrel, a corporate approximation of an old country store serving microwaved approximations of old country dishes. Bend’s Cracker Barrel closed its doors on March 20, along with its locations in Beaverton and Tualatin, its departure devastating the local market for old Texaco signs, decommissioned black powder rifles and taxidermized deer heads.

We hardly got to know the location in Bend; it was open for just over a year before COVID mandates locked down restaurants, making the 10,000-squarefoot, 180-seat faux-cabin useless for years. Cracker Barrel is beloved by children, the elderly and seemingly nobody in between. As a child I would go there after baseball games and we’d play large checkers on the large checkerboard and buy candy from the restaurant’s gift shop. But as I grew, the large checkerboard slowly morphed into a normal sized checkerboard, the gift shop rock candy grew less sweet and the décor brought dark memories of my hoarder great uncle.

I arrived in Bend in April 2021, at the height of the pandemic, at the low of a closed Cracker Barrel. I did eat there once on accident. While craving fried chicken I Doordashed a restaurant called Chicken n’ Biscuit, only to later learn it was a ghost kitchen run out of Cracker Barrel. As I tore into the dry and flavorless chicken, I felt a familiar feeling that hadn’t happened since playing big checkers after Sunday rec games. A successful mediocrity, an imitated authenticity.

Now, Bendites will be forced to travel to one of the other 660 Cracker Barrels across the nation. The closest one is in Medford, or you could find one across the state line in Idaho. In Portland there’s a Cracker Barrel Grocery, which is a convenience store with no ties to the chain. But Cracker Barrel, the good ol’ country conglomerate, may never grace Bend again.

Courtesy of Flickr

Hourly earnings rose quickly for restaurant workers post-pandemic, according to the Federal Reserve, which is causing worker shortages and increased menu prices.

Customer preferences shifted towards takeout and delivery over the past few years.

Courtesy of the Federal Reserve

Jack Harvel

CHOOSE REUSE

CHOOSE REUSE

Rethink about it!

Rethink about it!

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

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

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NAMIWALKS CENTRAL OREGON

SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND WALK!

Walk with NAMI to help provide free community mental health education, support and advocacy programs for families and individuals impacted by mental illness. Grab a friend, a family member or a group of people, put your walking shoes on and get out there! Sat., May 20, 9-11am. American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Free.

SATURDAY 5 /20

ARRAN FAGAN, LILY HANSON & JOHN LENSING

FREE FOLK FUN

Three talented folk singer-songwriters take the High Desert Music Hall stage for a free show filled with spring vibes. Arran Fagan’s style is soft and incorporates gentle finger-style guitar. Experience warm voices and musically talented artists at this show!

Thu., May 18, 8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

FRIDAY 5 /19

TOMI MART TAKE OVER!

RAMEN EATING CONTEST

Tomi Mart, a new Asian food store, will open up in the fall. Its crowdfunding event will support startup costs and will be a big, fun, ramen-eating party! There will be a DJ, food, a photo booth, fun drinks, a little corner store and… a ramen eating contest! Fri., May 19, 4-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 5 /19

AUSTIN LINDSTROM

KICKIN’ OF DUFFY’S SUMMER KICKIN’ CONCERTS

Staying true to the sounds of original country music, Austin Lindstrom will kick off the summer music series for General Duffy’s. Lindstrom’s sound gets the crowd going. If you’re a country fan, you won’t want to miss this one! Fri., May 19, 7-10pm. General Duffy's Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $10.

SATURDAY 5 /20

2023'S 2ND ANNUAL BAKER'S DOZEN FEST-BEND

DONUTS, COFFEE AND BEER

Find 13 bakers, 13 brewers and 13 roasters at this event, and sample it all. Admission grants access to all of the tasting selections. Learn about the people behind the goods! Sat., May 20, 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $40.

2023 HAPPY GIRLS RUN BEND AND SAVING GRACE HEROES CELEBRATION

CELEBRATE WOMEN FITNESS

Happy Girls Run offers 5K, 10K and half marathon distances along the scenic Deschutes River. This race celebrates women in the outdoors and in fitness. At the end of the race, everyone is invited to the Saving Grace Heros Celebration with music, food and fun! Sat., May 20. 9am. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Free to watch and attend celebration. Race registration price varies.

SATURDAY 5 /20

CJ SOLAR

COUNTRY MUSIC FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

Get out for the Summer Kickin’ Concert Series with CJ Solar this weekend! CJ Solar is a country music artist who incorporates southern rock into his sound. His high-energy performances make for a fun live show. Sat., May 20, 4-10pm. General Duffy's Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $35.

WEDNESDAY 5 /24

EUGENIA RIOT AND SHAENE MARIE PASCAL

VIBRANT NEW FOLK

Cozy up in The Commons for a show with acoustic singer-songwriter Eugenia Riot. Bend-based up-and-coming singer-songwriter, Shaene Marie Pascal, will open the night with her tunes. Pascal just released her first single on Spotify — “Sci-Fi Fantasy.” Sat., May 20, 7-9pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. $20.

SATURDAY 5 /20

CLUB REGGAETON

ALL NIGHT REGGAETON

DJ Mistico will provide beats for the night. Dance the night away to some reggaeton grooves at Silver Moon Brewing in The Green Room. Sat., May 20, 9pm.-Midnight. The Green Room at Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $5.

“WILD LIFE”: LOVE IS A FORCE OF NATURE

FIGHT TO PRESERVE THE WILD

Join Patagonia for a screening of “Wild Life” — a National Geographic documentary following Kris Tompkins on her journey to save what’s left of the wild. The film spans over multiple decades of Tompkins’ work and her love story with outdoorsman and entrepreneur Doug Tompkins. Wed., May 24, Noon-9pm. Patagonia Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. Free.

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The Music Guide to Your Restaurant Guide

Ya gotta’ have good tunes with good eats, and here are some places to find both

By Doone Lupine Williams

For the long awaited 2023 Source Weekly Restaurant guide we’re here to talk about music. If you’re like me, the music playing when I’m going out to eat makes or breaks my experience. I’m worse than Roger Ebert when it comes to criticizing the vibe anywhere I may wine or dine. Music is a huge part of that. Music and lighting are my big hyper-aware sensory overloads — yes, I am the one who will ask to change tables right after I am seated if I see an open table by a window, or I will be cringing during my entire experience if they’re playing Taylor Swift. Sorry, not sorry. Allow me to break down my experience of the tunes a few of our local food and beverage industry staples are choosing to play while we eat their food and hopefully don’t annoy the hostess about changing seats during a packed house.

The Playlist

#1. The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin

Don’t underestimate “bar food,” my friends. The menus may be small, but it may be the most uniquely satisfying food you would have missed out on by just ordering drinks. Not only does Dogwood have DJs spinning every weekend, the staff pays close attention to their Pandora playlists throughout the week. The food doesn’t mess around, either.

“We got to have something with a beat,” said Dogwood’s longtime bartender Hannah Matraynga. They gear toward a wide variety of beats to please any crowd. Jazz, indie-folk (think Rainbow Kitten Surprise), electronica — like Flume and Glass Animals, ‘80s new wave (The Cure is stealthily on shuffle), hip-hop and a little surfy-psychedelic twang aka “Maria También,” by Khruangbin. They also host an ‘80s night. And I repeat, do not sleep on the New Zealand Drunken Mussels — served with charred bread and the most delicious broth that I almost asked to take in a to-go cup.

#2. Chulitas / Boneyard Pub

The only place you can sit outside and listen to Bad Bunny and eat tacos. Nuff said. Owners Olivia Carrasco and Edgar Tapia mix flavors from Mexico City and Zacatecas and the ambiance is delicious.

#3: The Lemon Tree

You may be intimidated by the constant line out the door and packed outdoor seating near the corner of Franklin and Wall. It radiates the brightest energy. You may think, based off its cottage-core aesthetic meets costal-British tea-shop energy, it would be easy to predict (like classical or French lounge-esque). But they will serve you wrong in style. To my absolute pleasure I felt like I was in London in the ’90s with their tasteful selection of subtle electronic house buzzing through the delightful aroma of fresh juice, coffee and fresh bread. If you like Moloko or Saint Etienne, go order the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and avocado.

Wild Rose

Voted best Thai food in Bend on multiple accounts. Wild Rose truly sets the bar for aesthetics in dining before Bend’s social media boom. If you catch it when it’s not packed and full of vibrant chatter and silverware clinking, which is rare, they are definitely intentional with their music. During its lunch hour ($8 Tom Kha, anyone?) they keep it fresh, hip and indie — lots of Foster The People. During the evening they tune it down to traditional Thai music to really make you feel like you’re stepping out of the Bendlandia borders.

Bar Fiori

Here I am boasting about my significant other a second time, as he is multi-talented. Besides being a musician, Kelsey Beck Kuther opened up a new spot located inside The Pantry on Newport Avenue. Bar Fiori’s bites and tunes should definitely be on your radar if you love music. Besides hailing as the only natural wine bar in Bend, it’s also the only place you can order tinned fish by Fish Wife. Vinyl is spun on the regular, and the vinyl stash is eclectic to say the least. Expect to hear everything from Sade, Gang of Four, Sam Gendel and ‘90s hip-hop while the display of beautiful wine bottles are sitting proudly next to 45’s and stashes of records.

Top, Chulitas ‘Pizzadillas’ (that you can only get on Thursdays - Sundays) are as musical and festive in their food’s appearance as well as the vibrance of their sound choices. It’s truly the best vibes truly rooted. Bottom, Wild Rose and it's beautiful atmosphere.

Doone Lupine Williams

Courtesy Wild Rose Facebook

CALENDAR

17 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.

Bledsoe Family Winery Wine and Music!

Featuring Evan Mullins! Join at Bledsoe Family Winery for wine and live music featuring Evan Mullins. Evan Mullins is a lifelong musician, pianist, vocalist, audio engineer, studio owner and father living on a ranch in Tumalo, a stone's throw from Bend. 4-6pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems

An evening of song swapping and storytelling from some of Bend’s favorite musicians. Please join for the inaugural event featuring Auzzie Mark McCord and Scott Foxx Ardinger sharing the stage with “Just Us” which is comprised of Jeff and Julie Cater. 7-9pm. 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.

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.

18 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 Ghost of Brian Craig A great place to enjoy this acoustic signer-songwriter’s music that is infused with the rich combination of the American southwest sounds with the cultural influences of the Pacific Northwest. 4:30-7pm. 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 Opal Springs The band plays an eclectic blend of folk, blues and country music. Their songs tell tales of daily living, love, loss and the high desert life. 5-8pm. $15/adults, free/children 12 and under.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out on the Hub City stage on Thursdays. 8pm-Midnight. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Arran Fagan, Lily Hanson & John Lensing Join at High Desert Music Hall for a special night of acoustic, singer-songwriters and contemporary folk. 8pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Eric Niziol Hard charging Americana folk with a healthy shot of bluegrass twang and outlaw country makes for a boot-stompin, beer-drinkin, revelry-havin time. His myriad of originals and covers played at blazing speed and in a unique style sparks new energy in this traditional American music-scape. 9am. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Something Dirty Local classic rock band takes the stage. 7-9pm. Free.

River’s Place Stu Kinzel & Friends Delta Blues, Cajun, Gulf Coast, classic country, jazz, folk, roots and swing music. 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 Capitol 3rd Thursday Latin Night! 3rd Thursday Latin Night at The Capitol brings the hottest Latin spice to Bend! Beginning Salsa lesson at 7:30pm w/ Victoria of Bend Dance, then Salsa and Bachata hits from 8-10pm. Total newbies welcome! At 10pm DJ Cruz takes over with Reggaetón, Merengue, Cumbia and Banda! Bring your sexiness! Third Thursday of every month, 7:30pm-2am. $5.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Scott Pemberton

O Theory Parallel 44 Presents is pleased to bring back one of the West Coast’s pre-eminent guitar-slingers and his kickass band of groove wizards. This band always delivers incredibly fun shows with jaw-dropping guitar work. 8-11:59pm. $16.50.

19 Friday

Bend Cider Co. Joe Balsamo Acoustic Americana Come listen to some acoustic Americana music with Joe Balsamo on a beautiful evening at Bend Cider Co. Enjoy a cheese plate or hummus plate with a cider or bring your own food! 5-7pm.Free.

Blacksmith Public House Superball Superball invades Redmond and the Blacksmith Public House with its bell bottom rock covering songs from the ‘60s-’80s. What will they play? You never know, some come out and find out! 6:30-9:30pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Philanthropic Funnies A monthly showcase of Central Oregon comedians that donates 100% of all tickets to a local nonprofit charity. Come down early and get dinner from their amazing menu. Craft beer is on tap along with cider and great cocktails! Hosted by Courtney Stevens. 8-10pm. $15.

Currents at the Riverhouse So Much Closer So Much Closer is a songwriting project led by wife/husband duo, Holly Davidson and Jeff Bethke. Their music can best be described as retro pop with folk, blues and soul influence. 7-9pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Major Dudes’ Steely Dan Tribute Spend the evening dancing and singing to your Steely Dan favorites! These guys know how to rock out! Great musicians and fun music. 6-9pm. $22/ adults, free/children 12 and under.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Austin Lindstrom Austin is an original country artist who grew up in Pendleton and is currently based out of Phoenix. He has opened up for Craig Morgan, James Otto, Jason Michael Carol and Sunny Ledford. 7-10pm. $10.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke

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

High Desert Music Hall Poranguí Beauty Way Tour Live Come join at High Desert Music Hall for journey of rhythm, sound and movement with very special guest: PORANGUÍ. He and co-facilitator Ashley Klein will create an intentional curated container to experience the healing power of music and authentic expression. 7pm. $35.

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

Silver Moon Brewing SoMuchHouse Ben Annand & The SoMuchHouse crew. House music. Vibes. Dancing. Lasers/lights. Noon-2am. $10.

The Capitol Torbjørn NORDWEST Tour feat. Nurries & Patrou + Bassmint & Mitch Please High energy DJ sets and live emceeing by Torbjørn, joined on tour by Nurries & Patrou. Torbjørn’s “NORDWEST” EP tells a chilling story of overcoming the hardships of winter, as heard through the lenses of dubstep, golden era hiphop and with a touch of traditional Scandinavian folk music. 6pm. Free.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central OR Acoustic Eidolon World musicians on acoustic guitar and cello draw influences from Celtic, Americana, folk and Flamenco. Powerful original compositions and distinctive covers of popular music, personal stories that inspire and promote a positive, energetic evening of outstanding music. Hannah & Joe perform all over the U.S. and Germany. 7-9pm. $20-$25.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Nekromantix The Nekromantix is a Danish-American psychobilly band founded in Copenhagen in 1989. Their lyrics are generally structured around monster and horror themes. A central icon of the band’s image is founder and frontman Kim Nekroman’s “coffinbass.” 8-11:59pm. $20.

Eugenia Riot is a new folk artist who explores feelings of joy and heartbreak through her music. Riot will perform at The Commons on Sat., May 20 at 7pm with Shaene Marie Pascal.

Courtesy Little Green Eyes

VOLCANIC THEATRE

CALENDAR EVENTS

The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar Bend Underground Comedy Club Come to downtown Bend and be transported to a comedy club environment! Once a month, The Wine Shop & Beer Tasting Bar in Downtown Bend will transform into a secret comedy hideaway! Featuring only the finest local, regional and sometimes national comedy talent with top quality beer and wine! 8-10pm. $20-$25.

Worthy Brewing A Brave New World Join Worthy for free live music from A Brave New World! 6-8pm. Free.

20 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 Eugenia Riot and Shaene Marie Pascal Eugenia Riot is the vibrant new folk creation from singer-songwriter Leigh Jones (Crow and the Canyon, Five Letter Word). Eugenia Riot explores the crescendos of love and heartache through relatable, lilting lyrics and moving melodies. Jones’s self-examining songwriting, fortified by indie-rock accompaniment, makes Eugenia Riot’s debut LP “Can’t Wait to Miss You” both gentle and fierce, playful and romantic – an engaging blend of folk, rock and pop. 7-9pm. $20.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Jaren George Born and raised in New York City, Jaren is a comedian based in Portland. He just wants you (the audience) to be engaged and feed off his intensely high charismatic ways. 8-10pm. $15.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Reno & Cindy Join to support the annual Crush Cancer Concert fundraising benefit with Reno & Cindy’s live music! Reno & Cindy will start the music and fun beginning at 9am. They will play through the race, raffles and awards ceremony ending at approximately 12:30pm. Racers and their guests are welcome. 9:30amNoon. Complimentary.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Three on the Floor Join for a fun afternoon following the Crush Cancer 5K, 10k & Half Marathon! Three on the Floor performing on the lawn for fun, food, dancing and good old rock ‘n’ roll, while supporting the annual fundraiser. All proceeds for this concert go directly to the Crush Cancer Fundraiser! 1-4pm. $10/adults, free/ children 12 and under.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events The Calamari Brothers Join to support the annual Crush Cancer fundraising benefit! The Calamari Brothers are rock and soul royalty! Come dance the night away with music that ranges from popular rock ‘n’ roll to class R&B. All proceeds from this event will go to the annual Crush Cancer fundraiser! 5-8pm. $15/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.

General Duffy’s Waterhole CJ

Solar General Duffy’s Waterhole is excited to host CJ Solar as the first show in the the 2023 Summer Kickin’ Concert Series in Downtown Redmond! Presented by Subaru of Bend. 4-10pm. Tickets start at $35.

High Desert Music Hall Briantology & DJ Disco Dino This will be a fun one! An evening of disco, funk, covers, hip-hop and dance music! 8pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill The HWY 97 Band Classic rock, pop and country music! 8-11pm. Free. The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort Auzzie Mark Experience Auzzie Mark and his homemade double-neck guitar! 4-7pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Eighteen-piece swing band sponsored by Central Oregon Community College, the Big Band Jazz has been a part of the Central Oregon jazz scene for over 30 years. 6-8pm. Free.

The Green Room at Silver Moon Brewing Club Reggaeton Club Reggaeton with DJ Misitico at Silver Moon Brewing in the green room. All night long. 9pm-Midnight. $5.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Stinkfoot Orchestra: A Frank Zappa Tribute Feat. Napoleon Murphy Brock This 15-piece ensemble pulls no punches, delivering Frank Zappa’s music with power, authenticity and prowess. Founded by 35year veteran of the SF Bay Area music scene, Nick Chargin, the Stinkfoot Orchestra has spent the last four years honing their craft and are finally taking their long-awaited show to the stage. 8:30-11:59pm. $23.75.

Worthy Brewing DJ Giancarlo Join Worthy for free live music from DJ Giancarlo! 6-8pm. Free.

21 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.

Currents at the Riverhouse Lonnie Mardis Trio Lonnie, native to the Northwest, currently resides in West Seattle. He is popular throughout the Northwest as a touring musician and has finally taken the time to compose and record his original music and the jazz scene is richer for it. 11:30am-1:30pm. 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 Mark Creech A mix of singalong classics, dusty relics from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, and an occasional outlaw country gem. 5-7pm. Free.

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

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

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Sugar Sweet String Band Sugar Sweet String Band is the American roots influenced collection of Jordan Lewis Lee, Elijah Cook and Gabrielle Monia. With a downhome sound sparking spontaneous joy and compulsory foot stomping, their homespun ballads and original fiddle dance tunes serve up a sugar sweet take on old-time entertainment. 6-8pm. Free.

22 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.

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

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

Chemult Bible Fellowship Seventh Day

Slumber: Heavy Metal Rock Concert Christian recovery band on tour stops in Central Oregon. Seventh Day Slumber and its special guest Matt Sassano are award-winning Nashville artists. Recovery group outing! Get out and have fun together! 6:30-8pm. 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.

23 Tuesday

The Cellar Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. 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.

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.

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.

24 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 Ghost of Brian Craig Grab a beer and meet out on the Bevel patio every Wednesday for free local live music from May-September! 6-8pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems at Bunk and Brew An evening of song swapping and storytelling from some of Bend’s favorite musicians. Please join from 7-9pm in the “Yard” for a great night featuring Victor Johnson and Emily Cooper. 7pm. 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 Jordan Mad-

sen Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!

6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

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

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

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

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

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

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

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Ryan Traster with Newski A former Minnesotan, now based in Joshua Tree, Traster is concerned with pinning down the milieu of his home and situating his stories in the rich lineage of Cosmic American music pioneers, the likes of The Byrds, Crazy Horse and Gram Parsons (who left this mortal coil a few blocks away from where Traster lives). 6-9pm. 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 Aedie Join for music by Aedie! 6-8pm. Free.

MUSIC

Central Oregon Youth Orchestra Revel in local music! This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore. This year's Spring Concert includes classics from Vivaldi, and epics from some wellknown Pirate movies. . . you’ll have to see the show to see what else is in store! May 18, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $15.

Downtown Bend: 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 21, 10:30-11:30am. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312 1062. elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The DRUM: Community Drumming & Rhythm Circle

A free-flowing rhythm circle to explore who you really are—rhythmic, spiritual beings in physical form. Call your inner-child out to play as you explore your own beat and express the wild within. Create sound, move your body or just be with the vibrations. Rhythm instruments of all kinds welcome. All ages. Every other Tuesday, 6-7:15pm. Through May 23. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-8153131. choicetribeoregon@gmail.com. $11.

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.

Meet Louse DiTullio and Burnette

Dillon, Film Musicians Extraordinaire!

Married musical power-couple Louise DiTullio and Burnette Dillon have performed on the cutting edge of film music. If you have watched a movie made in the last 40 years, you’ve heard their work. Come hear them relate their stories and answer your questions about their amazing careers! May 20, 2-4pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend. Contact: info@cascadewinds.org. Free.

Musician Dorian Michael Performs

Enjoy the musical stylings of guitar aficionado Dorian Michael. Dorian Michael has been a working (and working class) guitarist for well over 50 years and performing at Deschutes Public Library since 2013. May 19, 5:30-7:30pm. SCP Redmond Hotel, 521 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond. May 20, 11am-Noon. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. May 20, 3-4pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Arran Fagan is a contemporary folk artist who will perform at the High Desert Music Hall on Thu., May 18 at 8pm. Joining him on stage is Lily Hanson and John Lensing.

Courtesy Arran Fagan Facebook

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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.

OperaBend Presents Pagliacci OperaBend invites you to its 2023 production of Pagliacci. Starring in this dramatic tale of love and betrayal is David Gustafson, Jocelyn Claire Thomas, Zachary Lenox, Stacey Murdock and Katherine Goforth with a chorus of 14 local performers. May 20, 7pm and May 21, 3pm. Pinckney Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-350-9805. operabend@ bendbroadband.com. $45.

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Redmond Community Choir Spring Concert The Redmond Community Choir presents their spring concert featuring “A Salute to Broadway.” In addition to more traditional choral pieces, the program will include songs from popular Broadway musicals. The concert is free to the public. Redmond Community Choir is a COCC Community Education program. May 21, 4-6pm. Redmond High School Auditorium, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Contact: 315-7671767. Free.

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

Sunday Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Reiki Sound bath is a passive healing journey with crystal bowls. Bring comfy clothing, pillow and blanket or mat. Sundays, 6:30-7:45pm. Through Aug. 27. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541350-8448. clare@kevinkubota.com. $15-$25.

DANCE

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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.

Country Swing Dance Lessons Come join for partner country swing dancing! They have beginner, advanced and circle dance lessons. Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, or come single and they’ll find you one! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-8pm. Through Dec. 30. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4270. Free.

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. Expanding our Hearts Movement, dance, community, ritual. . . facilitated by Michael Molin-Skelton and Lynne Herbert, both Soul Motion teachers. Drop in to your body, be lead by the music and the inquiries, and tend to your heart. . . individually and in community. No experience necessary, just your curiosity and a willing heart. Fri, May 19, 6-8:30pm, Sat, May 20, 10am-6pm and Sun, May 21, 1-6pm. Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Way, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $250/full weekend.

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.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr., Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

Third Thursdays Group Class & Social Dance Class topic changes monthly. No partner or previous experience is required. Ages 18+ (or 16+ w/ parent). For more info, check out the web link listed on the online calendar. Thu, May 18, 6-7:45pm and Thu, June 15, 6-7:45pm. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-623-2623. dance@dancewithtravis.com. $10-$20.

FILM EVENTS

Wild Life: Love is a Force of Nature “Wild Life” is a sweeping portrait of conservationists Kris and Doug Tompkins and their fight to preserve one of the last truly wild places. Join for a free screening at Patagonia Bend! May 24, Noon-9pm. Patagonia Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. Contact: 541-382-6694. Free.

ARTS + CRAFTS

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

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

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 5 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.

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

Intro to Stained Glass Bring yourself and your friends and learn the fundamentals of stained glass by crafting your very own stained sun catcher glass garden stake. This fun introductory class provides a foundation for stained glass using the copper foil technique. By the end, you’ll be hooked and ready to make more. Sun, May 21, 1-4pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $179.

John Lensing will perform at the High Desert Music Hall with Lily Hanson and Arran Fagan on Thu., May 18 at 8pm. This free music night will showcase these three singer-songwriters for a spring evening show.

Courtesy John Lensing Facebook

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.

The Life and Medicine of Hildegard

Von Bingen, Our Patron Saint of Herbalism During this whimsical gathering, Denai will share a brief history of the life of Hildegard

Von Bingen, Patron Saint of Herbalism. The group will make herbal digestive pastilles based on some of Hildegard’s favorite herbs, as we sip her favorite infused wine. Everyone will take home pastilles and a wine recipe! May 20, 6:30-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@ thepeoplesapothecary.net. $45.

Oils Open Studio with Mike Wise Michael Wise will lead this open drop in studio for experienced oils artists wishing to explore and develop their skills in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Participants should bring their own materials.

Tue, May 23, 2:30-5:30pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: mikewiseart@gmail.com.. $20/members, $30/ non-members.

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+. May 19, 6-9pm. Synergy Ceramics, 1900 NE Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6047. synergyceramicsbend@gmail.com. $170 for two tickets.

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

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

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Deschutes River Railroad War, 1909

- 1911 by Steve Lent Steve Lent, historian emeritus of the Bowman Museum in Prineville, provides a photographic history and narrative of the last great railroad war in the United States; that between James J. Hill of the Great Northern railroad and Edward H. Harriman of the Northern Pacific from 1909 to 1911. May 18, 6:30-8:30pm. Obsidian Hall, OSU-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 903-477-2168. ascoinfomail@gmail.com. Free.

Kristen Jokinen Discusses “Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina” Come meet local, Kristen Jokinen, author of “JOY RIDE: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina.” There will be reading, storytelling, book-signing and a Q&A. Kristen and her husband, Ville, rode bikes from Alaska to Argentina (18,000 miles) for two years. Come join in the conversation and be inspired! May 20, 2-5pm. Barnes and Noble, 2690 NE Highway 20, Bend. Contact: 541-318-7242. Free.

Upper Deschutes Watershed Speaker Series: Learn About Your Home Waters

The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, in partnership with COCC’s Community Education department, is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about the Upper Deschutes watershed. Join natural resource partners, to learn about the watershed history, water use, water conservation efforts and fish and wildlife in the Upper Deschutes! Every other Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Through June 1. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541383-7270. kknight@restorethedeschutes.org. $49

Talking with Kids About Safety from Sexual Abuse with KIDS Center

Learn how to talk with kids about preventing sexual abuse. May 23, 6-7pm. Sisters Park & Recreation, 1750 West McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. 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. 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. 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, 7:30-9:15pm, 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

Author Event: “The Shotgun Conservationist” by Brant MacDuff Please join for this in-store author event. Purchase tickets through the Eventbrite link. Brant MacDuff’s personal journey from staunch anti-hunter to compassionate, ethical hunter weaves a larger story about humans, animals, the environment and food systems. May 23, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club Please join for Rediscovered Reads Book Club. The group will discuss “Waiting” by Ha Jin. May 24, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Unity Event It’s Time to Play in May Poetry Jam Free Love offering appreciated. Co-hosts Donna Benjamin and William Gregory welcome you to the Unity poetry stage. Bring your poetry or spoken word, recite a poem or just watch. More info contact: clare@unitycentraloregon.org. May 20, 6:30-8pm. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-388-1569. Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org. Love offering appreciated.

Hello! Storytime: “The Grouchy Ladybug” by Eric Carle 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 24, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. 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: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Writers Reading: Third Thursday Spoken Word Night at High Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers and writers. This is an in-person program. Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. This is an all-ages venue. May 18, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. 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, 1:304:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Out of This World Book Club Please join for Out of This World Book Club. The group will discuss “Winter’s Orbit” by Everina Maxwell. May 22, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

ETC.

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.

Birding for Breakfast

The Museum provides excellent habitat for many migratory bird species. Join Museum staff and volunteers to explore the grounds looking for birds. Learn about the species that live in our area and the Museum’s efforts to make our buildings more bird friendly! May 20, 7-9am. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. $15, Members receive 20% discount.

Longform Comedy Improv Workshop

Looking for a way to break out of your comfort zone, meet new people and have some fun? Come play with the pros at this upcoming 6-week improv class, presented by LongForm Comedy as John Breen guides you through a variety of exercises and games. Sat, May 20, 10:30am-12:30pm and Sat, May 27, 10:30am-12:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Contact: info@openspace.studio. $285.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

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

CORK Mom Squad

This group is open to moms of all running levels! The focus of the group will be to connect with other moms, share advice/ information on running while pregnant or with a family and to have fun! Meet back at the LOGE by 9:50am for coffee and chatting! Third Sunday of every month, 9-10am. Sisters Coffee The Old Mill, 450 SW Powderhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: centraloregonrunningklub@gmail.com. Free.

Forest Bathing Walk

This practice will guide you in connecting with nature in as you never have before. Join an ANFT certified forest therapy guide in slowing down in the intentional, research based practice of forest bathing (shinrin yoku). Great by yourself or with friend! 10am-Noon-Sat, May 20, 10am-Noon-Sat, May 27, 10am-Noon-Sat, June 3, Noon-2pm and Sat, June 17, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend.com. $35.

Torbjorn will bring a lively DJ set to The Capitol on Fri., May 19 at 6pm. His new EP, “NORDWEST,” takes listeners on a journey through overcoming the harshness of winter.

Courtesy Torbjorn Facebook

Friday, June 2nd 2023

7th Mountain Resort

Join us for a delicious locally-sourced meal, complimentary beverages, live music, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of local youth. All proceeds benefit Heart of Oregon Corps' mission to empower youth and young adults through employment, job training, education, and service to Central Oregon communities.

FOUNDATION THE CENTER

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Caring for the physical and mental health of Central Oregon youth since 2000. We offer sports medicine services, concussion diagnosis and treatment, injury prevention education, and mental health support at no cost to students or families.

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Happy Girls Run Bend Grab your bestie and take in the beauty of Central Oregon as you embark on your scenic journey. You’ll be well-supported with multiple aid stations, medics and helpful event staff to make the day all about achieving your personal goals. Happy Girls is all about embracing each and every woman’s fitness level. We believe that running is a way to achieve personal goals by overcoming fears and obstacles. Let’s go, ladies! 5K, 10K and half marathon. May 20. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. $55-$95. 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, 4:306:30pm and Thu, May 18, 4:30-7pm. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-3857002. info@cogwild.com. $175 for two days of jump progression.

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 Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. carol@parkinsonsresources.com. Free.

Out In The Wild Festival

The OUT in the Wild Festival is a 3-day, 3-night family friendly campout at Smith Rock State Park. Participants will engage in climbing clinics, guided hikes, skills workshops and outdoor yoga classes taught by professional queer guides and queer-identified athletes. Additional community programs will include film screenings, story slams and more! Thu, May 18 - Sun, May 21, 3-10pm. Smith Rock State Park. Contact: teh@ outinthewild.org. $50-$250.

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.

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

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! Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free. Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm.Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-639-8121. hello@ moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Commerce & Coffee Come extend your professional network at Unofficial Logging Co. while enjoying coffee from Thump and morning bites from Great Harvest. Thank you to the presenting sponsor, Kernutt Stokes and the featured nonprofit, CASA! May 18, 8-9:30am. Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St. Suite #100, Bend. Contact: 541-382-3221. colleen@ bendchamber.org. Free/chamber members, $10/ non-members.

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.

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.

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: Help Businesses Prosper!

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.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Community Conversations: How to Spark a Conversation

The library offers community conversation events for community members of all backgrounds to share stories and discuss issues that matter. Light supper provided. May 22, 5-7pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3121032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Storm the Stairs Running 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 18, 5-7pm. Central Oregon Community College track, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7763. rseaton3@cocc.edu. Free/students, $15 for non-students (plus small processing fee).

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

Bike Bonanza Donation Day Bicycle

Resource of Bend will be at Troy Field. Donate old or unused bikes and bike parts. May 21, 8am2pm. Troy Field, NW Bond St. and Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-633-7957. kokolokei@gmail. com. Free to attend.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 Italian Culture and Language

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

Bend 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 St., Bend. Contact: 206-390-8507. bend.toastmasters.club@ gmail.com. Free.

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.

Confident Coping: Solidarity in Navigating Climate Anxiety The group will gather with the intention of sharing the individual experiences to collectively expand the capacity to address humanity’s destructive relationship with nature. Community in conversation. Snacks and coffee provided. Please RSVP via email. May 21, 10am. Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend. Contact: confidentcoping@gmail.com. Free.

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.

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 Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. jessica@parkinsonsresources.org. Free.

Stu Kinzel & Friends will light up the stage at River’s Place on Thu., May 18 at 6pm. The group will cover a variety of genres including delta blues, classic country, jazz, folk, roots and swing music.

Courtesy StuKinzel's Musical Page Facebook

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.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House for Kernutt Stokes Please join for an Open House grand opening celebration in the new Bend office. Look forward to connecting with friends and meeting new ones! May 17, 4:30-7pm. Kernutt Stokes LLP, 1777 SW Chandler Ave., Ste 280, Bend. Contact: 541-749-4020. lherron@ kernuttstokes.com. Free.

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: 541-527-1387. highdesertmusichall@gmail. com. Free.

Wild Women Book Club Come join other women in community as participants dive deep into the untamed feminine psyche. This is set up in a way that you can jump in at any time with or without reading the “required” pages. Join in the discussion or just come for a cup of tea and listen! Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $9/online, $10/door.

FUNDRAISING

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert Art Meets Wine in the High Desert is back, bringing Oregon wine country to you! Participate in the virtual experience or “Live!” or both! The in-person event is held at the SHARC in Sunriver. Wine, music, food, auction and raffles! May 20, 2-4:45 and 5:15-8pm. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 248-980-8234. hello@ artmeetswine.org. $75.

Baby Season Baby Shower Come support

Think Wild, Central Oregon’s local wildlife hospital, raise funds and supplies to care for injured and orphaned native wildlife in need this baby season! There will be live music, food, raffles and a silent auction, and $3 of every cider purchase will support Think Wild. May 21, 3-6pm. Bend Cider Co., 64649 Wharton Ave., Bend. Contact: info@thinkwildco.org. Free.

Diamonds & Dust: Picnic in the Paddock Healing Reins is excited for you to join for the 2023 Diamonds & Dust Fundraiser. Diamonds & Dust: Pihappycnic in the Paddock will bring together the Central Oregon community for an afternoon of fun, food and friends. All are welcome! Children 12 and under eat and enter for free! May 20, 3-7pm. Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services, 60575 Billadeau Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-9410. rileys@healingreins.org. $80/ticket for people 13+.

NAMIWalks Central Oregon Make the event a success! Register at NAMIWalks. org/CentralOregon! Proceeds help provide free community mental health education, support and advocacy programs for families and individuals impacted by mental illness, as well as training and presentations for the schools, workplaces, faith communities and neighborhoods that support them. May 20, 9-11am. American Legion Park, 850 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond. Contact: 541-3160167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Tomi Mart Take Over! Tomi Mart is the future home of Bend’s Asian grocery store. They are excited to share their upcoming crowdfunding event to support their market startup costs, with the goal of opening in the fall. You wont want to miss this ramen eating contest, raffle and market! May 19, 4-9pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. Free to attend, cash/venmo for purchases.

RAPRD Golf Classic RAPRD is hosting its first RAPRD Golf Classic at Black Butte Ranch. Funds will go to RAPRD programs and scholarships. May 21, 1-6pm. Black Butte Ranch - Big Meadow Golf Course, 13020 Hawks Beard, Sisters. Contact: 541-526-1847. kris.davis@raprd. org. $125 per person.

Soulfull Bowls Soup Off Ceramics and Music Extravaganza A friendly rivalry “soup off” between the two volunteer soup-making teams and two local restaurants, JDUB and Joolz! Celebrity judges Mayor Kebler, Morgan Gwynn, Barb Gonzalez and others will declare a winner. Local potters provide the handmade bowls. Local musicians provide the entertainment. All are welcome! May 21, 3-6pm. Family Kitchen, 231 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: 541-760-5677. info@familykitchen.org. $25-$30, donations.

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.

FAMILY + KIDS

Cascade Winds Meet & Greet for Young People

Do you have a child or student interested in music, learning about band instruments and seeing what it’s like to participate in a music ensemble? Come to Wille Hall Thursday and have them “sit inside” the Cascade Winds band! May 18, 6-7:30pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend. Contact: info@cascadewinds.org. Free.

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

Faith Hope & Charity: 11th Annual Crush Cancer 5K, 10K & Half Marathon Fundraiser “Crush Cancer” is a family-friendly event with 5k,10k and half-marathon trails in the Terrebonne area hosted by Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards. The event is mostly on vineyard property away from city pavement and traffic. Together everyone will win the race against cancer! May 20, 8am. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541-526-5075. events@fhcvineyards. com. Price varies.

Home School Summer School 2023

Resource Sale Used home school resources for sale at the Possibility Thrift Store in Redmond from May 19 to May 27. Free used workbooks sorted by grade level! Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9am-5pm. Through May 27. The Opportunity Foundation of Redmond Thrift Store, 3294 S Hwy 97, Redmond. Contact: 541-548-5288. jjordet@gmail.com. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

Farm to Fork Wine Dinner Elixir Wine & Chef Ingrid Rohrer invite you to a unique Farm to Fork Wine Dinner. A prix fixe menu comprising top quality, locally sourced ingredients will be paired with Oregon and international fine wines. Amazing jazz duo, Deone and Mikey, provide musical entertainment. Call or email for advance tickets. May 18, 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. tastingroom@elixirwinegroup.com. $130.

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.

Genovese-Style Focaccia Pickup and Tasting Pre-order a sheet or come sample Genovese-style focaccia that’s inspired by recent travels through Liguria, Italy. Crispy on the top and soft inside, this thinner focaccia has luscious pools of crema (a mixture of brine and EVOO) in the dimples. Mangia! May 18, 5-6pm. West Coast Provisions, 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.

BEER + DRINK

2023’s 2nd Annual Baker’s Dozen Fest-Bend The 2nd Annual Baker’s Dozen-Bend celebrates local brewers, roasters and bakers all at once. Each brewer uses beans from a different roaster. Admission includes all 13 coffee beers, samples of several of the specific coffees featured in the beers, morsels of all 13 doughnuts and a souvenir glass (no extra drink tickets needed/sold). Tickets are only available for those 21+, though all ages are welcome to attend. May 20, 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

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

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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

Featured Flight with Project M Come meet winemaker Jerry Murray and taste through his Willamette Valley wines. They’ll pour the flight all day, but come meet Jerry. Free for flight club members! May 19, 5-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $20.

Know Flora & Fauna: Regenerative Viticulture Learn how the flora and fauna impacts the wines people drink. Space is limited and registration is required. 21+. IDs required. May 18, 5:30-7pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib. or.us. Free.

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.

Summer Wine Release ft. La Paella

Join as you taste through the newest releases of the 2021 Stolen Horse Syrah and 2022 Viognier with live paella from La Paella of Bend with live music. May 21, Noon-2pm. Bledsoe Family Winery, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 198, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6502. info@bledsoefamilywinery.com. $25.

Wild & Free Charcuterie Board Workshop

Create your very own beautiful charcuterie board. Participants will learn step by step how to build a professional charcuterie board with the master board creators at Wild & Free Charcuterie! Enjoy complimentary charcuterie while learning tips and tricks to make your grazing tables the talk of the party. All supplies and snacks are included in the workshop price. You will leave with your own board to share with friends and family. Wine, mimosas and other delicious beverages will be available at the Open Space bar. May 21, 2-4pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

Wine Tasting Every Third Thursday

Our resident wine expert, David, will be pouring hand-selected wines from across Oregon and around the globe. He’ll introduce you to new grapes, producers and styles. He will help you select unique and exceptional wines from a continually rotating selection. Stop by anytime between 5-7pm. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7pm. West Coast Provisions, 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.

Shaene Marie Pascal will take the stage at The Commons for an opening solo set on Sat., May 20 at 7pm with Eugenia Riot. Pascal just released her first single, “Sci-Fi Fantasy,” on streaming platforms this month.

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HEALTH + WELLNESS

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.

Ethics: A Review for the Oregon Massage Therapist For licensed massage therapists only. Oregon approved CE. A review of Oregon specific statutes, rules and polices for the massage therapist. A relaxed time that will include a guided presentation, questions and answers, and collaboration with your piers. Light refreshments provided. Email with any questions and for registration: drrudback@gmail.com. May 23, 4-6pm. Endeavor Wellness, 361 NE Franlin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-248-4476. drrudback@ gmail.com. $40.

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.

Hatha Vinyasa

Yoga with Smarana

NAMI Family Support Group NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Third Saturday of every month, 10-11:30am. Contact: 541-3160167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

New Moon Ritual with Sound Bath Join Wendy for a New Moon Journey—time for setting intentions. Taurus New Moon is all about taking pleasure and to feel alive with sensation. Be present and indulge your senses nourishing your blossoming future. The group will practice the alchemy of gratitude to enrich the way forward.

May 21, 7-8:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. Unit A320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $15/BHY members, $25/non-members.

New Moon Vision Board Workshop

Creating a vision board encompasses exploring dreams, ideas and goals to feel more confident and inspired about the direction you see life going. This workshop is a coming together to share in rituals, intentions, a meditation and crafting what you want to call into the next season of your life. May 23, 6:30-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary. net. $35.

Pelvic Health for the Active Female

Do you leak when you walk, run, jump or lift? Do you have persistent pelvic and/or abdominal muscle weakness? Do you limit your exercise and recreational activities for fear of leaking or are you symptom free and just want to optimize your pelvic health? This seminar is for you! May 24, 7-8pm. Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend. Contact: 541-389-7665. Free.

GUNG HO

By Allie Noland

Local Ceramics, Local Soup and Local Song

Family Kitchen hosts a friendly soup-off extravaganza

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 18, 6-7pm and Thu, May 25, 6-7:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. kevin@soundshala.com. $20.

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.

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

NAMI Connection Peer Support Group

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

Pregnancy & Labor Preparation: An Obstetrics Physiotherapy Perspective

Want to know what you can do to support your body through a pregnancy, how to prepare for labor, and when to reach out for a little extra help? May 18, 6-7:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-4894. mackenzie@sanctumbend.com. $20-$40.

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.

Yin + Breathwork: 7-Week Chakra Series Yin + Breathwork: 7-Week Chakra Series. Each session, the group will explore the energetic and emotional blocks people are holding onto in that week’s chakra. The group will move this stuck energy using sound healing, Yin yoga and active breath work—creating deep emotional release and making space for joy and clarity. Every other Friday, 10am-1pm. Through June 16. Breathe Love Bend, 2100 NE 8th St., Bend. Contact: 541-224-8133. lisa@breathelovebend. com. $315.

Family Kitchen will host a soup-off fundraiser on Sunday, May 21, and all of Central Oregon is invited. Local chefs will cook up soup with carefully crafted flavors, labor and love. Local potters Justin LeBart and Hunter Tieg will provide handmade ceramic bowls for attendees to pick out, eat soup out of and take home with them. Local musicians will bring live music and chill vibes to the celebration. It’s a local fest and will benefit Family Kitchen meals.

Family Kitchen has been around since 1986 and provides a nutritious meal every day of the week (and two on Friday) in Bend. It also provides all meals to the Lighthouse Navigation Center and Stepping Stone Shelter. Nearly 3,000 fresh meals are shared with the community each week through Family Kitchen, according to its website.

“Anybody can come and have a meal with [Family Kitchen.] Nobody's asking any questions or making them prove the need or anything like that. We make sure the meals are tasty and well-balanced. Folks can have as much as they need or as little as they need. That’s all very important to us,” said Donna Burklo, Family Kitchen program director.

Chefs from J-Dub and Joolz will represent the two professional teams. The other two soups will be made by Family Kitchen volunteer teams who regularly cook soup during the week for Family Kitchen meals. The four soups will go head-to-head for the crowd favorite winner and blind-taste winner.

“I made sure that our volunteer teams weren't going to be using any ingredients that they wouldn't normally be able to use for a soup at Family Kitchen, because it needs to be what we serve,” Burklo said. “We serve amazing soup. Ask any of our diners. So, they're just making what they would normally make for our diners, and then the restaurants are doing whatever they want.”

Here’s how the crowd favorite competition works: the crowd gets to taste soups from each pot, pick one, fill their bowl and first soup to run out, wins the crowd favorite. The blind-taste competition will feature local celebrities — Mayor Melanie Kebler, Morgan Gwynn of Central Oregon Daily, food critic Barb Gonzalez and others. The panel will decide on the blind-taste soup-off winner.

Local bands — Appaloosa, Canyon Creek Trio, Bobby Lindstrom and Friends and James Michael Miller — will provide tunes for the night. Tickets are available and can be purchased online or at the door.

Soulfull Bowls Soup Off Ceramics and Music Extravaganza

Sun., May 21, 3-6pm Family Kitchen 231 NW Idaho Ave., Bend familykitchen.org

$25-$30

The bowls at the event are made mostly by two local ceramicists, Justin LeBart and Hunter Tieg, along with a few other artists.

Grapefruit Basil Sangria Recipe

Freshly squeezed juice and chopped basil combine for a refreshing drink

By Donna Britt

Sangria is a punch made with wine and fruit with other ingredients such as spirits sometimes added. The drink originated in Spain and Portugal and was traditionally made with Spanish Rioja red wine. Recipes vary wildly throughout the countries of origin and it’s believed that Sangaree, a boozier Caribbean predecessor to sangria, is what was first introduced to the U.S. during the colonial era. Sangria blanca made with white wine is a more recent variation.

And check out this fun fact: The Spanish Pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, New York, offered its guests a drink, a drink that had faded away on the libations landscape since those colonial times, and that drink was sangria! The fruity wine drink was a huge hit at the fair and has been a staple on bar menus and at backyard barbecues since then.

I honestly can’t remember the first time I had sangria, but I always remember liking it so very much. This particular white wine sangria was inspired by a guest chef on a television cooking show I hosted years ago. I had always drunk the red version until I tried this one, which is so refreshing and perfect for an evening on the patio or deck with friends.

I’ve made this recipe many times over the past dozen years and I have cheated a couple of times and used store bought, already squeezed grapefruit and orange juice. It’s still good even when you cheat, but you have to do the freshsqueezed version at least once so you can say you did it. Even with the maple syrup and sugar, this sangria is not too sweet. The basil is such a twist but it’s a perfect pairing with the grapefruit. Cheers!

Grapefruit Basil Sangria

Makes approximately ½ gallon

• 5 grapefruits, juiced

• 4 oranges, juiced

• 1 x 750ml bottle of Riesling (or white wine of your choice)

• 1 liter bottle of San Pellegrino Sparkling water

• ½ cup maple syrup

• 3 tablespoons sugar (or monk fruit sweetener)

• ¼ cup triple sec

• ¼ cup brandy

• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh basil

• Orange slices & basil sprigs, for garnish

Mix grapefruit juice, orange juice, wine and sparkling water together in a large container. Mix maple syrup, sugar, triple sec and brandy together in another container then pour into the juice and wine mixture. Stir in chopped basil. Let mixture chill for at least six hours. Strain mixture into a large pitcher or other serving container. Pour into glasses and garnish with orange slices and basil sprigs. Add ice if desired.

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LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

The Creative Feast Brings Together Food, Music, Poetry

Central Oregon has plenty of places to grab a great meal, or listen to music, or even to hear poetry performed live – but it’s not all that often that people can take part in all three of those activities at the same event. An upcoming evening will bring all those things together under one roof.

The Creative Feast, happening on June 17, is something foodies and lovers of the arts should try to attend – and seating is very limited. The event, happening at Café des Chutes (the former, original Sparrow Bakery location), features the culinary talents of Cari Brown, co-owner of Café des Chutes, who will make up a seasonal feast made with locally grown ingredients.

The entertainment for the evening includes Billy Mickelson, a cellist who plays under the moniker Third Seven to craft a one-man-band experience of looping vocals, cello and rhythm. Also entertaining the crowd will be Krayna Castlebaum, serving up “specially curated poems” for guests.

The event, “is related to spring and summery feelings of connection, growth, memory sweetness, value in the mundane,” Brown told the Source Weekly. “The food will primarily be farm direct and seasonally inspired so the final menu and number of courses will be determined by the products available to us at the time.”

If The Creative Feast sounds familiar, it’s because a similar event involving Castlebaum, Mickelson and chef Anna Hall of the Root Cellar used to take place at Atelier 6/the Bend Art Center when that artists’ space was still in operation in The Box Factory.

The cost for the 2023 Creative Feast is $125 and includes wine, other beverages, gratuity and the food and entertainment. Only 20 spots are available, but the organizers will have a waitlist for anyone hoping to secure a last-minute spot.

Photos Courtesy of Cafe DesChutes

CULTURE

The City of Bend, Worthy Environmental and Pollinator Pathway Bend are teaming up to give away native plant starts to homeowners to increase awareness about the role these plants play in terms of pollinators, waterwise landscaping, creating habitat and much more. Through a matching grant, over 2,000 starts will be given away to registered homeowners on May 20 and June 4. Although the two giveaways are already sold out, there is still an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of incorporating native plants into landscaping during the WaterWise Landscape Field Day and Native Plant Giveaway at Hollinshead Park on June 4.

Basey Klopp started Polli nator Pathway Bend several years ago with some volunteers to create more native pollinator habitat around the city.

“Though a lot of people around town were doing a similar thing, Basey organized a bunch of partners with the idea that if we combine our powers together, we’ll get more done,” said Lisa Sanco, Worthy Environmental sustainability educator. Klopp organized the first plant giveaway in 2021, and though Klopp has moved out of state, other locals formed a steering committee to continue her work and to advocate for enhancing pesticide-free habitat for native pollinators.

“We are carrying on the mission that Basey started which is getting more native plants in the ground and support native pollinators,” said Sandy Robinson, Pollinator Pathway Bend (the group recently changed the name) board member. “It’s that simple and that hard.”

“The big picture is to create more native pollinator habitat around town, creating a swath from Worthy Brewing to the Deschutes River, filling in as we go,” said Sanco. Several public parks such as Hollinshead, Franklin’s Corner Community Garden, and Laurel Pocket Park, as well as private gardens, showcase native plants. “There’s been a huge interest recently in native landscapes because of pollinators but also because of water issues,” added Sanco.

Klopp approached the City of Bend’s WaterWise program to see if it would include pollinator information into its waterwise and landscape design workshops. “That led into a larger discussion of where does this information sit with us and our program goals,” said Dan Denning, the City of Bend’s water conservation program manager. “It really does overlap, as a lot of these native plants fit into a waterwise landscape and attract native pollinators.”

So, this year when the Pollinator Pathway Bend committee received a grant from Worthy Environmental for $4,500 for the plant giveaway, they talked to the City of Bend. “As soon as we approached Dan Denning at the

Planting for Pollinators

Partnership seeks to increase awareness of incorporating native plants into local gardens

By Damian Fagan

City of Bend’s WaterWise program to see if he could support the giveaway, he matched it completely,” said Robinson.

The City of Bend takes the holistic view of not only incorporating native plants into landscape designs but also looking at it from a soil health perspective. Since native plants are adapted to the local soils, they don’t require extensive amounts of chemicals and don’t have the water needs some non-native plants might require.

“We’ve done some turf replacement projects on some of our right-of-ways with native plants that benefit pollinators,” added Denning. “We’re trying to set an example as a city to show people that these plants can be aesthetic and a smart replacement for landscapes here in Central Oregon.”

These City projects offer homeowners alternatives and examples of how to reduce their lawn coverage and increase plant diversity in their yards to benefit pollinators and other wildlife, such as caterpillars or insects, that are attracted to the native plants and become a food source for adult or nestling birds.

Sanco sees a disconnect when people go out into nature for a hike or outing and see a bunch of beautiful wildflowers but then do not grow them in their yard. “We are trying to get people to see their landscape as an actual ecosystem and ask, ‘What is the function of this plant?’”

The WaterWise program has been advocating for efficient water use in homeowner landscaping for years. It partnered with the OSU Extension Service and Central Oregon Master Gardener Association to set up a demonstration waterwise garden in Hollinshead Park. Native and xeric-loving ornamental plants are featured in that garden, along with drip irrigation to efficiently deliver water to the plants.

This year, the City coordinated the Sunday, June 4 plant pickup with its WaterWise Landscape Field Day event which will have presentations, as well as representatives from the OSU Master Gardeners, Oregon Bee Atlas, Central Oregon Lawn Center, OSU Extension, Bend Urban Gardens, Your Garden Companion, Water Whys Irrigation and Pollinator Pathway Bend to answer questions or provide resources about pollinators and plants, and their function in the high desert.

City of Bend WaterWise Landscape Field Day and Native Plant Giveaway

Sun., June 4. 9am-1pm

Hollinshead Park

1235 NE Jones Rd., Bend pollinatorpathwaybend.org

Event is free; plant giveaway already sold out

Top left, plenty of plant starters. Top right, Palmer’s penstemon. Bottom, Yarrow plant.

Photos by Damian Fagan

SCREEN

SC May the Source Be with You: May Edition To Binge or Not to Binge?

By Jared Rasic

Well, it appears that the Mild Yet Endless Winter™ might be coming to a close as we finally start getting spring-related weather about a month and a half late. The culture shifts for Central Oregon, with the contingent of locals that don’t care about winter sports exiting their hibernation, and those who aren’t big fans of the sweltering sun shifting to big, dark rooms with air conditioning. Or, if you’re like me and are a bit of an indoor kid yearround, it’s just another month to discover new pop cultural phenomena and share them with friends and strangers. There are a ton of cool new things, so let’s get into it.

In Pod We Trust

If you’re feeling especially single after this winter, Nicole Byer’s podcast, “Why Won’t You Date Me,” is helpful in making one feel less isolated inside their specific brand of loneliness. While the show is consistently hilarious and raunchy, Byer also makes space for insightful guests sharing some pretty profound life lessons. Whether it’s comedian Adam Pally talking about marrying his high school sweetheart or getting into the nuts and bolts of poly relationships with Zoe-Lister Jones, “Why Won’t You Date Me” helps make the personal feel universal.

I cook a lot of the same dishes repeatedly with slight variations because I feel like I don’t have time to learn new recipes, but food shows end up just making me hungry and sad since so many of the recipes seem unachievable to me. In a podcast format, however, cooking shows work best for me because the drool factor disappears and I can think about flavor instead of stressing over plating something worthy of a Michelin star. The only food podcast I’ve listened to with some regularity is “Off Menu,” hosted by Ed Gamble and the great James Acaster. Along with hipster guests including Paul Mescal, Florence

Pugh and Richard Ayode, Acaster and Gamble talk about the desert island foods they can’t live without. There are almost 200 produced episodes, so prepare your tummy.

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I don’t follow many shows weekto-week since Netflix trained me like a Pavlovian dog to binge an entire season of something after it has already begun streaming. But this year I’ve taken comfort in waiting a week at a time for new episodes of current shows like it was the 1990s all over again. Aside

from Netflix, most of the streaming services are releasing their shows a week at a time to capitalize on this weirdly specific nostalgia.

Watching the final seasons of HBO’s “Barry” and “Succession” and AppleTV+’s “Ted Lasso” once a week has been rewarding, even if sometimes frustrating. “Barry’s” fourth and final season is so insane and unpredictable that it’s hard to even speculate about where it’s going and instead just hanging on for the ride, whereas Season Three of “Ted Lasso” has doubled the length of the episodes and become a sprawling dramedy, pivoting away from a lot of the workplace hi-jinks of the first two seasons.

“Succession” is still as meticulously profane as ever, but sometimes loses sight of the broken family at its center, instead focusing too much on corporate politics. As much as I still love all three shows, “Lasso” and “Succession” feel like a full meal every week while “Barry” is more of an appetizer that won’t be filling until the entire season is out.

There are so many current shows to cover, like the creepy and moving second season of Showtime’s “Yellowjackets,” or the flawed final episodes of Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and, of course, the best show you’re not watching, the genre-defying Badass Nun series from Peacock, “Mrs. Davis,” just to name a few.

One episode a week is the new binging, I’m calling it now. What say all of you?

Top, Ted Lasso continues to charm on AppleTV+ Bottom, Betty Gilpin is a force of nature in “Mrs. Davis.”

Courtesy of Peacock

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Kristen and Ville Jokinen’s 18,215mile, 580-day biking journey from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Bahía Lapataia, Argentina, started as a casual conversation on the Pacific Crest Trail and quickly turned into a trip of a lifetime. Kristen Jokinen, who’s from Bend, wrote a book about the couple’s epic journey, called “Joy Ride,” that hit stands May 2.

But even after that epic trip and book release, the pair still don’t consider themselves “cyclists.”

Kristen and Ville met scuba diving in Vietnam, fell in love, hiked the PCT, got married and have been traveling and inspiring others ever since. The Jokinens are go-getters who don’t let the details wrap them up or stop them from doing crazy things.

“We like to go without a plan,” Kristen Jokinen said. “We like to go without a routed map. We like to just go and wing it. It’s because you don't have any preconceived ideas of what something should be. Plus, sometimes when we over-plan, we just don't even start. It makes it so big. It seems so unmanageable that we don't even dive in. So, it's like ‘I'll do that (the planning) later.’ We don't wait because life's too short to wait.”

This is the attitude the couple went into the 18,215-mile bike ride with.

“We knew nothing about bikes,” she said. “We got [our bikes] about a week before [the trip.] We rode them from my parents’ house on Bear Creek Road, like 10 miles up the road and back, and made sure nothing fell off. Then we boxed them up, literally, in a bike shop here with a friend of mine, John.”

Over a couple of beers, John Frey, owner of Project Bike, gave the couple a bike crash course, then Kristen and Ville were off on their journey, starting in the blistering cold of Pruhdoe Bay.

“[John] was really worried about us,” Ville said.

A Bendite’s 'Joy Ride' from Alaska to Argentina 18,215-mile bike touring trip results in a new book and national promotion tour

By Allie Noland

With a budget of just $800 a month, the Jokinens found ways to make the trip work. It forced them to ask people about where to stop, where to camp, where to find resources, and they relied heavily on the kindness of strangers.

Despite the couple’s little bike experience, small budget, crazy weather, long distance and quick decision to jump in, the trip changed the way they think about the world, about people, about exploring, they said. “Joy Ride” follows the journey of Kristen and Ville over the course of 580 days of bike touring. Readers get a close look into the humorous stories, scary moments and meaningful encounters.

Hawthorne Books is the publisher of the book, and Cheryl Strayed — author of “Wild,” “Tiny Beautiful Things” and “Brave Enough” — wrote the introduction. On May 20, Barnes & Noble in Bend will host an author event for “Joy Ride” and give the public an opportunity to ask questions and dive deeper into Kristen’s first published book. An after party takes place at Crux. Paul Evers, one of the co-founders of Crux, created the maps that readers will find in the book.

After the Bend book event, the Jokinens will head out on a national book tour with over 20 stops — reading from “Joy Ride,” taking questions, showing videos from the journey and inspiring others to explore their passions.

“There are quite a few stories in the book,” Ville said. “But some of the things are not in the book, because they happened to me. Like my air mattress in Bolivia. ...”

For those who want to hear about the air mattress in Bolivia and listen to more untold stories, head to one of the book events. Kristen and Ville have countless memories from their many journeys, and they are ready to share with Bend. “Joy Ride” is available for purchase at local bookshops, Amazon and other big bookstores.

“Joy Ride” Author Event Sat., May 20, 2-5pm Barnes & Noble 2690 NE Highway 20, Bend welostthemap.com Free

Kristen Jokinen is from Bend and her husband Ville Jokinen is from Finland. The couple met scuba diving in Vietnam, hiked the Pacific Crest Trail together and never looked back. “Joy Ride” details funny, scary, heartfelt memories from their two-year bike journey.

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By Allie Noland

Dirty Half Turns 22

FootZone’s Trail Half Marathon leads runners down scenic, single-track routes on Phil’s Trail

FootZone started hosting the Dirty Half Marathon in 2001 out at Phil’s Trailhead, and it was an instant hit. When it was created it was the first trail half marathon in the Pacific Northwest, according to Thomas Morgan, buyer at FootZone. After the community showed up in support 22 years ago, FootZone has been making it bigger and better every year.

The trail starts at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Skyline Ranch Road. The first half-mile leads the runners to Phil’s Trail, and it’s singletrack from there. With mountain views and winding paths, this race is considered a beginner-friendly trail run. The total elevation gain is around 945 ft. On the run, five aid stations are spread out for racers to hydrate and fuel.

“The Dirty Half is a good first race if it’s your first trail race or your first trail half marathon because the trail is so winding and mellow,” Morgan said. “There aren’t a whole lot of climbs. Most trail runners would consider this race flat. It’s just a really good race that both road runners, new runners and anyone can enjoy.”

The proximity to town also makes the Dirty Half an attractive trail race. Many trails are several miles from town, require ample planning and involve early wakeup times. The Dirty Half’s location offers accessible hospitality and recreation.

At the finish line, racers and supporters will be able to enjoy post-race chats and therapy tips from Step & Spine Physical Therapy, beer from Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., coffee from Backporch Coffee Roasters, music, post-race eats and FootZone branded gear. Central Oregonians might only know FootZone as the running store in downtown Bend, but the organization’s involvement goes beyond selling gear.

“We want to be a real community asset. And that’s a big thing for us [at FootZone], is to reach everyone where they're at — not only runners, but walkers, people who need comfort shoes. [Hosting the Dirty Half] is just one more way for us to reach out to folks and one more piece of the puzzle where they can enjoy the experience of the trails, the roads and all that Bend has to offer,” said Colleen Moyer, FootZone’s store manager.

Registration is open until day of race, on June 3. Start time is 7am sharp.

The Dirty Half is an easy, beginner-friendly half marathon for runners looking to ease into long distance trail runs.

Photos by David Wilson and MarkStockamp

Pride The Issue

CRAFT

Hedonistic Baker’s Dozen Festival Returns to Silver Moon

By Brian Yaeger

Igot the idea for the coffee beer (and coffee itself) and doughnut festival called Baker’s Dozen back in 2015. The annual, migratory Craft Brewers Conference — a gathering for those in the craft beer industry to share ideas (and beers) — landed in Portland that year. Portland enjoys a reputation as a beer mecca, but somewhat less celebrated is the fact that it’s home to an equal number of coffee roasters as it is brewers. So, an event with coffee-infused beers would make for a great hair-ofthe-dog type festivity. To top it off, anyone who flies out of PDX airport knows many travelers carry pink boxes of R-rated doughnuts. But just as Portland is more than Widmer Bros. beer and Stump town Coffee, it’s more than just Voodoo Doughnuts. Adding an array of local doughnut artisans to a morning event built around coffee and coffee beer seemed almost obvious.

Maybe it’s the cost of goods and/ or staff wage increases, but you hardly ever encounter baker’s dozens anymore. It means you’re getting something extra; 13 for the price of 12. On Saturday, hedonists can feast on beers made with coffee, and several of the coffees starring in said beers, and doughnuts. Admission includes one sample of each; no additional drink tickets or tokens are needed or even available.

Friends and neighbors here in Bend used to ask, “Why don’t you also do the fest here?” My stock answer used to be, “We don’t have 13 roasters. Nor do we have 13 doughnut shops.”

Well, now we DO have a baker’s dozen roasters. And, with a little creativity, we have more than 13 purveyors of fried-sugary treats that are (or could be called) doughnuts. Since beer needs no explanation, I’ll start with the doughnuts first.

Looking for a fresh-made glazed doughnut in Bend? Your options are: Richard’s Donuts and Pastries, Sweetheart Donuts, Delish Donuts and The Dough Nut. Too Sweet Cakes is a bakery with gourmet cakes and more, so naturally it offers the doughnut’s swanky cousins, cronuts. Expand that search to Central Oregon and you’ve got Sisters Bakery in Sisters, Halo in Redmond, and Wickiup Junction in La Pine. Still not at 13. But we’ve got some

crafty women with cottage bakeries such as Chalk to Flour and Treeline Baking. Still, I had to search higher (never lower). This year’s Baker’s Dozen lineup includes singular offerings from most of the above as well as gulab jamun, an Indian delicacy made of fried dough and soaked in rose syrup, courtesy of Anita’s Indian Kitchen. And churros from purveyors of Peruvian cuisine, Hola. And mini cinnamon donuts from The Point Pub. Finally, there’ll be banana fritters with a bourbon glaze and bacon, courtesy of a doughnut shop in Albany delightfully called BakerzDozen.

In alphabetical order, beer participants include Bellatazza, Bevel Craft Brewing (which made its first-ever Vietnamese Coffee Stout), Boneyard Beer, Boss Rambler Beer Club (made with house-roasted Boss Coffee), Breakside Brewery from Portland (whose “dirty hippy”-inspired imperial stout was aged in bourbon barrels for two years before further conditioning on coffee, black tea and chai spices), Coldfire Brewing from Eugene, Crux Fermentation Project, Deschutes Brewery, GoodLife Brewing, Kobold Brewing, McMenamins Old St. Francis (also made with house-roasted coffee), Monkless Belgian Ales, host Silver Moon Brewing, Van Henion Brewing and Worthy Brewing.

Bend roasting partners include Backporch Coffee, Thump Coffee, Lone Pine Coffee, farmers market staple Bohemian Woodfired Roasters, and even a secret, underground roaster in Third Rock Roasters.

I’d be remiss in not giving Monkless Brasserie and Deschutes Pub a shout-out. Monkless already offers Franco-Belgian style beignets on their menu and they’ll be serving up those powdered sugary puffs of deliciousness. Deschutes ties the concept up nicely with a new offering created exclusively for Baker’s Dozen: a chocolate frosted doughnut filled with custard made with the best-selling porter in America, Black Butte Porter.

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“Activity Pages”

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5.  Guns N' Roses drummer Steven

10.  Google ___

14.  Doctor's order

15.  House paper

16.  S&M prop

17.  1992 Nick Hornby work about Arsenal

19.  Leaf collector

20.  Baby boxers?

21.  New Orleans celebrity chef

23.  Talks a big game

26.  2003 Michael Lewis work about the Oakland A's

29.  Flight where many passengers sleep

31.  Move, as a brick and mortar business

32.  "___ further review ..."

33.  Wine bottle debris

35.  Not in style anymore

40.  1988 Joe Simpson work about climbing Siula Grande

43.  Revitalizing Supreme+ Moisturizer maker

44.  Axiom Mission org.

45.  Grocery store that sells Willow toilet paper

46.  Subject, often

48.  Hot plate holder

50.  1966 George Plimpton work about the Detroit NFL team

55.  Cross over?

56.  Shaking in one's boots

57.  Maldive's home

59.  Ships that travel unimaginable distances

60.  Betting establishment, and what the theme answers are literally

66.  In the flesh

67.  Himalayan safety org.

68.  Garage job

69.  Rink jump

70.  Had a great show, informally

71.  "The Boys" actress Moriarty

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2.  Bar projectile

3.  Cuban athlete, for short

4.  Coming to light

5.  Prime Cuts brand

6.  Belief in the man upstairs

7.  Pull down muscle

8.  Corner key

9.  Fix as a boot

10.  Geeky sort

11.  Comic actress Catherine

12.  Well-mannered

13.  Potter's work

18.  Optimistic

22.  Shortsighted one

23.  Meanie

24.  Bank acquisitions

25.  Server's down time?

27.  Pizza sauce herb

28.  Bird houses

30.  Inventor Whitney

34.  Yawn-inducing feeling

36.  Not yet scheduled

37.  Figure things out

38.  Soup and salad

39.  Changes one's story

41.  Post-impressionist painter Rousseau

42.  Head piece

47.  Repeated maxim

49.  Hits that make Angels happy, for short

50.  "I Don't Want to Wait" singer Cole

51.  Fasten (to)

52.  Show beyond doubt

53.  Plein air ___

54.  Traffic cop

58.  Megafan

61.  "Don't text and drive" ad: Abbr.

62.  "Special" jobs

63.  "___ Flag Means Death"

64.  Band in kabuki theater

65.  Understanding

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ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the coming weeks, you Bulls must brook no bullies or bullying. Likewise, you should tolerate no bullshit from people trying to manipulate or fool you. Be a bulwark of integrity as you refuse to lower your standards. Bulk up the self-protective part of your psyche so you will be invincibly immune to careless and insensitive spoilers. Your word of power is BUILD. You will align yourself with cosmic rhythms as you work to create situations that will keep you strong and stable during the next 12 months.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): How much do you believe in your power to become the person you want to be? Ninety percent? Fifty-five? Twenty? Whatever it is, you can increase it in the coming weeks. Life will conspire with you to raise your confidence as you seek new ways to fulfill your soul's purpose. Surges of grace will come your way as you strive with intense focus to live your most meaningful destiny. To take maximum advantage of this opportunity, I suggest you enjoy extra amounts of quiet, meditative time. Request help from the deepest core of your intelligence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Early in the 19th century, cultural researchers Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm gathered an array of old folk stories and published a collection of what we now call fairy tales. Because the two brothers wanted to earn money, they edited out some graphic elements of the original narratives. For example, in the Grimms' revised version, we don't get the juicy details of the princess fornicating with the frog prince once he has reverted to his handsome human form. In the earlier but not published stories of Rumpelstiltskin, the imp gets so frustrated when he's tricked by the queen that he rips himself apart. I hope you will do the opposite of the Brothers Grimm in the coming weeks, Cancerian. It's crucial that you reveal and expose and celebrate raw, unvarnished truths.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is there a job you would love to have as your primary passion, but it's different from the job you're doing? Is there a calling you would delight in embracing, but you're too consumed by the daily routine? Do you have a hobby you’d like to turn into a professional pursuit? If you said even a partial yes to my questions, Leo, here's good news: In the coming months, you will have an enhanced ability to make these things happen. And now is an excellent time to get under -

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo-born Samuel Johnson (1709–1784) was a versatile virtuoso. He excelled as an essayist, biographer, playwright, editor, poet, and lexicographer. How did he get so much done? Here’s one clue. He took his own advice, summed up in the following quote: “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Present opportunities are neglected and attainable good is slighted by minds busied in extensive ranges and intent upon future advantages." Johnson’s counsel is perfect for you right now, Virgo. Forget about the future and be focused on the present. Dive into the interesting work and play that’s right in front of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I would love you to go searching for treasure, and I hope you launch your quest soon. As you gather clues, I will be cheering you on. Before you embark, though, I want to make sure you are clear about the nature of the treasure you will be looking for. Please envision it in glorious detail. Write down a description of it and keep it with you for the next seven weeks. I also suggest you carry out a fun ritual to formally mark your entry into the treasure-hunting chapter of your life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming weeks, you'll be guided by your deep intelligence as you explore and converse with the darkness. You will derive key revelations and helpful signs as you wander around inside the mysteries. Be poised and lucid, dear Scorpio. Trust your ability to

sense what's important and what's not. Be confident that you can thrive amidst uncertainty as you remain loyal to your core truths. No matter how murky this challenge may seem, it will ultimately be a blessing. You will emerge both smarter and wiser.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you take the Bible’s teachings seriously, you give generously to the poor and you welcome immigrants. You regard the suffering of others as being worthy of your compassionate attention, and you express love not just for people who agree with you and share your cultural traditions, but for everyone. Numerous Biblical verses, including many attributed to Jesus Christ, make it clear that living according to these principles is essential to being a good human. Even if you are not Jewish or Christian, Sagittarius, I recommend this approach to you. Now is an excellent time to hone your generosity of spirit and expand your urge to care for others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1982, Capricorn actor Ben Kingsley won an Oscar for his role in the film Gandhi. Then his career declined. In an animated movie in 1992, he voiced the role of an immortal frog named F.R.O.7. who worked as a James Bond-like secret agent. It was a critical and financial disaster. But Kingsley’s fortunes rebounded, and he was nominated for Academy Awards in 2002 and 2003. Then his trajectory dipped again. He was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor for four separate films between 2005 and 2008. Now, at age 79, he's rich and famous and mostly remembered for the great things he has done. I suggest we make him your role model for the coming months. May he inspire you to emphasize your hits and downplay your misses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m devoted to cultivating the art of relaxation. But I live in a world dominated by stress addicts and frenzied overachievers. Here's another problem: I aspire to be curious, innocent, and open-minded, but the civilization I'm embedded in highly values knowit-all experts who are very sure they are in command of life's secrets. One further snag: I’m an ultra-sensitive creator who is nourished by original thinking and original feeling. And yet I constantly encounter formulaic literalists who thrive on clichés. Now here's the good news: I am a successful person! I do what I love and enjoy an interesting life. Here’s even more good news, Aquarius: In the next 12 months, you will have a knack for creating rhythms that bring you closer than ever to doing what you love and enjoying an interesting life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Most of us suffer from at least one absurd, irrational fear. I have a daft fear of heights, even when I’m perfectly safe, and a manic fear of mosquitoes dive-bombing me as I sleep, an event that has only happened four times in my life. My anxiety about running out of money is more rational, though, as is my dread of getting sick. Those worries help motivate me to work hard to earn a living and take superb care of my health. What about you, Pisces? Do you know which of your fears are preposterous and which make at least some sense? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to get a good handle on this question. Ask yourself: “Which of my fears are misdirected or exaggerated, and which are realistic and worthy of my attention?”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries dramatist Samuel Beckett, winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature, wrote 22 plays. The shortest was Breath. It has no dialogue or actors and lasts less than a minute. It begins and ends with a recording of the cry of a newborn baby. In between there are the sounds of someone breathing and variations in the lighting. I recommend you draw inspiration from Breath in the coming weeks, Aries. Be succinct and pithy. Call on the powers of graceful efficiency and no-nonsense effectiveness. Relish the joys of shrewd simplicity.

Homework: Make a pledge to the person you’ll be two years from now: a beautiful promise. NewsletterFreeWillAstrology.com

THE MEDICINE CABINET WITHIN:

Music as Medicine

By Joshua Phillips, ND

Whether you align more with conventional medicine, holistic and alternative medicine or some combination of the two, chances are good a lot of it revolves around what you are consuming by mouth, one to three times daily. We live in a health care culture that is hyper-focused on solutions to health and illness being the foods we eat, alongside some combination of capsules — herbal, supplemental or pharmaceutical, tak en several times a day. Without a doubt, these approaches have their place in health care (I must admit I recommend them all the time) and contribute to a degree of our well-be ing. To put all of our health care focus into the foods and pills we are consuming, however, is to lose sight of what’s possible in terms of greater health and vitality.

We are also thinking, feeling, spiritual and creative beings, and as it turns out, these aspects of our human experience have a huge impact on our physiology and play an important role in influencing our health. The concept of mind-body medicine has been around for a long time and has been proven again and again through virtually every field of medicine, demonstrating the inextricable link between our thoughts, feelings and biochemical/ physiological processes. While meditation, yoga and other mind-body practices have rightfully earned their place in self-care in the West, the arena of art and music as medicine, and the influence of creativity on health is still gaining traction.

We humans have a seemingly inherent love and attraction to harmonious sound and music and have woven it into the tapestry of every aspect of our lives, regardless of what culture, religion or ethnicity we are from. Our internal experience of being inspired by making or listening to music seems to elevate our sense of well-being, creates connections within communities and brings a deeper sense of meaning and purpose to our lives.

As it turns out, engaging in music making and even just experiencing music has a huge impact on our bodies as well, and contributes to a physiologic environment that is consistent with a healthy and balanced endocrine system, nervous system and immune system. Creative and inspirational practices really should be considered tools for both preventative medicine as well as supportive treatment for existing health concerns.

The research and data that has been compiled on these topics is impressive and includes studies that look at the effects of many areas of human creativity — sound and music, visual arts, and creative writing, to name a few. One collaborative study between a medical team and Remo drums demonstrated that group hand-drumming lowered stress and fatigue and improved immune system function in participants.

Multiple oncology studies have been done using music therapy, demonstrating improved outcomes in cancer patients. Additionally, we have studies on how playing piano and other instruments, as well as simply listening to relaxing music will lower cortisol and other stress hormones that are known to contribute to chronic disease.

Patients involved in a National Institute of Health-sponsored stroke-recovery study proved that listening to music hastened their recovery, contributing to cognitive and other neurological symptom improvement. Those that also included singing in their program recovered even more quickly from depression and confusion.

Another study showed how group singing resulted in better immune system function than passive music listening alone. The list goes on, with volumes of research demonstrating how engaging in creative and musical activities lowers stress hormones and improves the balance of neurotransmitters, while also influencing a more balanced and effective immune system.

There is no doubt the foods we eat, and the supplements and medications we are using are important consider ations for our health and well-being. Perhaps though, making more space in our lives for our creative pursuits could mean another level of health, vitality and disease treatment and prevention. Making and enjoying music is not just inspiration for the mind and spirit, but also informs and inspires our bodies physically at the same time. Perhaps the prescription pad of the future will include fewer pills to take three times a day, and more recommendations for musical and creative self-care.

—Joshua Phillips, ND, is a naturo pathic physician and director at Haw thorn Healing Arts Center in Bend. This article is not intended as medical advice, but for informational purposes only.

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Perfect 3 unit investment property in the heart of everything Bend. Seller is offering a $25,000 credit with a full price offer. Close to downtown, the Deschutes river, grocery shopping, shopping shopping and all of the best pubs and restaurants that Bend has to offer. Unit 1 is 2 bed 1 bath on the ground level and has been updated throughout the years. Unit 2 upstairs is 2 bed 1 bath and has been beautifully updated. Also has a great porch with amazing city views. Unit 3 is a detached ADU and is a studio with 1 bath. Great rental history on all of the units and you can’t beat the location. Also potential space for adding additional units. Great opportunity to invest in Bend.

16561 SW CHINOOK DR, TERREBONNE 97760 • $1,200,000

Unique 3bedroom 3.5bath luxury home on 7.05 acres, boasts beautiful panoramic canyon views, as well as the Cascade, and smith rocks. New flooring throughout, fully remodeled both downstairs bathrooms. This equestrian property features horse barn with 4 12x12’ stalls, insulated & heated tack room w/hot and cold water, 2 6’ sliding doors and 2 overhead doors(rollup door for hay). 2 large pasture pens with heated water stations. Newly built 40x48’ RV shop with pull-through RV access, along with two other shop/garage buildings for storage and more. New well pump installed 2022. The perfect fit for Horse-Owners, Business Owners, & golfers!

19460 SW CENTURY DRIVE, BEND 97702 • $999,950

Beautiful recently updated Chalet home on Bends Westside. This 3 bedroom 3 bath features a HUGE primary bedroom with walk-in tile shower and soaking tub. Open floor plan is great for entertaining which boasts 24’ vaulted ceiling, exposed wood beams, and large bay windows. Other primary features are a home theater, loft, sauna, hot tub, and partially finished basement! The home sits on just about half an acre with room for potential ADU, Deschutes river access within half a mile, minutes from Mt. Bachelor, Cascade lakes, & hiking trails.

2655 SW WICKIUP AVE, REDMOND 97756 • $480,000

This 3-bedroom 2 bath recently updated light and bright, single level home, features open floor plan with plenty of natural light. Situated on an oversized city lot with RV parking. New Roof, New Paint, brand new landscaping. Move in Ready. The fenced back yard features a deck with a privacy enclosure, numerous mature trees. 940 sq ft garage with separate shop space. Conveniently located in SW Redmond, minutes away from parks, schools, and downtown.

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When it comes to the real estate market in Bend, there is an intriguing contrast between the east side and west side of town. While both areas offer unique charm and desirable features, it’s important to understand the key differences between the two when considering a property purchase. In this week’s article we will delve into the distinctions that make the east side and west side of Bend stand out, helping you make an informed decision about which area aligns best with your lifestyle and preferences.

Location and Geography

Bend’s west side is characterized by its proximity to the Deschutes River, Deschutes National Forest and the iconic Old Mill District! The area boasts stunning views of the Cascade Mountains, providing an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with easy access to hiking and biking trails. On the other hand, the east side of Bend offers a more high-desert landscape with sprawling sagebrush plains and expansive vistas. It is a popular choice for those seeking a quieter atmosphere away from the popular tourist areas and the bustling downtown area.

Lifestyle and Amenities

The west side of Bend is known for its vibrant and lively atmosphere. It is home to a plethora of trendy shops, restaurants and breweries, as well as the historic downtown area. With a variety of entertainment options and a bustling nightlife (disclaimer: for an outdoorsy/ tourist town) the west side appeals to individuals who thrive in a more “urban” setting. On the contrary, the east side of

Bend offers a more tranquil and family friendly environment. It features numerous parks, schools, and community centers, making it an ideal choice for families seeking a peaceful neighborhood with a strong sense of community.

Housing Market

The real estate market on Bend’s west side tends to be more established and densely populated. Victorian-style homes and historic bungalows line the streets, blending seamlessly with modern single-family residences, condos and townhomes. Due to its high demand and limited inventory, the west side often commands higher property prices compared to the east side. On the east side, you’ll find a mix of newer developments and single family homes offering more affordable options for homebuyers. This area presents an opportunity for a quieter neighborhood and a potentially more budget-friendly investment.

Outdoor recreation

Bend is renowned for its year-round outdoor recreational opportunities and both the east and west sides have their fair share of attractions. The west side boasts immediate access to the Deschutes River and the famous Bend Whitewater Park, where kayaking, surfers, tubers and paddleboarding enthusiasts flock. The east side, meanwhile, offers proximity to the Badlands Wilderness and of course the ever popular Pilot Butte State Park, great for exercise and views! Whether you prefer water-based activities or exploring nature’s wonders, Bend has something to offer on both sides of town.

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