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Northern Lights Display: Christmas

Edition Come down to the Redmond City Hall to watch the Christmas Edition of the Northern Lights animation! The short looping animation will bring the holidays and the City Hall to life! Walk down or watch from the warmth of your car. Nov. 25, 5-7pm. Redmond City Hall, 411 SW 9th St., Redmond. Free.

Redmond Starlight Parade – Ode To

Christmas Sweaters This year the Redmond Chamber of Commerce is bringing you the Redmond Starlight Parade with this years theme being “Ode to Christmas Sweaters.” Because… who doesn’t love a good sweater around the holidays? This lighted night parade is such a blast and the community can’t wait to see everyone's floats and Christmas sweaters. Keep in mind that this parade is at night and lights are highly suggested for your decor. After the parade, listen for the high school choir singing carols in Centennial park as you make your way over to watch Santa light the town Christmas tree! Join in on the singing and check out the vendor market! Nov. 26, 5-6pm. Downtown Redmond, 6th and Dogwood Ave., Redmond. Free.

Small Business Saturday Holiday

Market Help make spirits bright this season by donating toys to kids, supporting local vendors and sipping mimosas! Each vendor will offer exclusive holiday inspired gifts for the whole family. Complete your Christmas shopping early this year, while supporting Every Child’s silent auction to assist families in need. Nov. 26, 9am-4pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. info@openspace. studio. Free.

Small Business Saturday Makers

Market A Makers Market at Immersion Brewing with over 15 vendors with live music, a photo booth and raffles. All proceeds benefit NeighborImpact. Nov. 26, 5-9pm. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-6337821. info@imbrewing.com. Free.

Small Business Saturday Shop Small

Join for the kickoff holiday shopping event — shop local, shop small, shop vintage from 9-5pm. Free in house made ornament with any $75 or more purchase while supplies last. For more info, go to @gatheredwaresshop on Instagram. Nov. 26, 9am-5pm. Old Ironworks, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Contact: 541-389-2566. lauren@gatheredwares.com. Free.

Sunriver Holiday Market A holiday gift

market featuring 40+ local makers, held in the Homestead Ballroom at the beautiful Sunriver Resort. Special Santa story time with meet and greet Sunday from Noon-2pm. Nov. 26, 9am-4pm and Nov. 27, 10am-4pm. Sunriver Resort Homestead, 1 Center Dr., Sunriver. Free. Winter Traditions: Holiday Bazaar La

Pine Activity Center presents Winter Traditions, a community event! They will have lots of shopping (50+ vendors), food trucks, Santa, Grinch, crafts for kids, Christmas wine, sip and shop, hot drinks, senior class Christmas wreaths, Christmas music, contests and a lot more in a winter wonderland atmosphere. Fri, Nov. 25, 11am7pm, Sat, Nov. 26, 11am-7pm and Sun, Nov. 27, 10am-4pm. La Pine Community Center (Park & Rec), 16405 1st St., La Pine. Contact: 541-5366237. info@lapineseniorcenter.org. Free. The Workhouse Shop Small Sale 25%

off all studio members in The Workhouse. Shop local and support small businesses! Sat., Nov. 26, 9am-5pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Fall Artisan Market This fall stop into General Duffy’s Waterhole every other Saturday to shop a variety of vendors during the Fall Artisan Market from 10am-2pm. Start with brunch and mimosa’s from the Annex, then shop till you drop! Every other Saturday, 10am-2pm. Through Nov. 26. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4345. Free. After School Art Club Art Club is a unique after-school program for kids to create and bring their ideas to life in an inspiring studio space. The weekly schedule features a different focus each day; choose the day that most interests your child or nurture their creativity across a variety of media. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays, 2:30-5pm. Through Dec. 15. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: sarah@wonderyschool.com. $150 per month.

Photo courtesy of The Lowest Pair Facebook

This Americana duo from Olympia and Minneapolis plays folk music from the soul with double banjo performances. Touring with a full band, The Lowest Pair will take the Volcanic Theatre Pub stage and bring incredible energy at 8pm on Sunday, Nov. 27.

Early Release Wild Wednesday Art

Club Art Club is a unique after school program for kids to create and bring their ideas to life in an inspiring studio space. The weekly schedule features a different focus each day; choose the day that most interests your child or nurture their creativity across a variety of media. Wednesdays, 1-5pm. Through Dec. 14. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: sarah@wonderyschool. com. $150 per month. Kids Yoga Classes Kids will enhance flexibility, gain strength and improve balance and coordination through our kids yoga classes. Mindful yoga techniques are important for calming the nervous system, managing frustrations and improving focus. The group will also be exploring mindful drawing and art projects. Ages 5-8yrs. Wednesdays, 3:15pm. Through Feb. 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $145. Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms

is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free. Santa’s Aerial Appearance No

one knows how to make an entrance quite like old Kris Kringle. Santa Claus makes his grand entrance into the Old Mill District the day after Thanksgiving at 10am via a helicopter from the great friends at AirLink Critical Care Transport. Come welcome Santa, meet the AirLink pilots, and celebrate the start of the Christmas season with this holiday tradition like no other. Nov. 25, 10am. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422, Bend. Free. SantaLand After flying in on an AirLink helicopter on Friday, Nov. 25, Santa Claus will make his way to SantaLand (located in the former Simply Mac space) via parade down Powerhouse Dr. in the Old Mill District. Families can stop in and take pictures will Jolly St. Nick every Friday through Sunday after Thanksgiving until Dec. 23. You’ll also find the Tree of Joy in SantaLand, a project between the Rotary Clubs of Central Oregon and the Salvation Army that provides gift suggestions for children and families in need. Nov. 25-27, 11am-5pm, Dec. 2-4, 11am-5pm, Dec. 9-11, 11am-5pm, Dec. 16-18, 11am-5pm and Dec. 21-Nov. 23, 11am-5pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422, Bend. Thanksgiving Art Camp Each no school day

camp is a uniquely magical experience where creativity buzzes through the air, kiddos connect over shared projects and campers leave each day full of excitement to share the ideas they’ve brought to life. The days flow between open create, a guided workshop, outdoor exploration and games. Nov. 21-23, 9am-3pm. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: sarah@wonderyschool.com. $80.

Youth Cooking Camp-Holiday Baking

School’s out so let's have some fun baking for the holidays. Have your child (age 7-17) join Kindred Creative Kitchen in this extensive hands-on camp where they will learn to make a variety of baked goods that are perfect for Thanksgiving and the coming holidays. Nov. 21-23, 11am-2pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@ gmail.com. $150.

FOOD

Thanksgiving Dinner Chef Jayce Clemmons has thoughtfully crafted a decadent and delicious Thanksgiving menu with Central Oregon-inspired ingredients that celebrate the full-bodied flavors of autumn. Specialty cocktails, too! For parties of 8+ or to learn more, please contact Tetherow Resort. Seatings avaliable from 1-7pm. Reservations required! Nov. 24, 1-7pm. Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541- 213- 2428. $105/adult, $45/ages 5-12, $15/ages 4 and under. Adult Class: Cook Like a Pro 2 This is the

second of the Cook Like a Pro series where you can learn to cook like a pro, and is for adults only. This is a 4-week class. Kindred Creative Kitchen will cover in depth techniques in cooking including rice and grains, pasta and sauces. Mondays, 6-9pm. Through Nov. 28. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@ gmail.com. $250. Adult Cooking Class: Galettes Galettes

are amazing rustic free-form tarts that can be sweet, savory, or both. Join in this hands-on class where the group will make a variety of Galettes. Each course will be paired with wine. Nov. 25, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-6400350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $90. Farm-to-Table Brunch Join the farm staff and Chef Nic Maraziti of Spaghetti Western on the Farm Store deck for brunch. They have developed a Farm-to-Table kitchen into a culinary destination and are proud to show case certified organic vegetables exclusively from Rainshadow paired with their pastured, chemical free and GMO-free meats. Sun, Nov. 20, 11am-1pm and Sun, Nov. 27, 11am-1pm. Rainshadow Organics, 71290 Holmes Rd, Sisters. Contact: 541-6776746. events@rainshadoworganics.com. $50. Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $38. Tekka Tiger Tekka Tiger takes a trip to Malaysia! Tekka Tiger will serve some staple dishes you can find in any Malaysian restaurant. Come check out Bend’s newest food cart. Saturdays-Sundays, 12:39-4pm. Through Dec. 30. Bend Cider Co., 64649 Wharton Ave., Bend. Free. Thanksgiving Dinner Join for a delicious Thanksgiving special alongside the regular pub menu! For groups of 10 or more, call the front desk at 541-382-5174 for reservations. Nov. 24. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-5174.

Photo courtesy of Hillstomp Instagram

Hillstomp, a blues duo originating from Portland, combines elements of slide guitar with strong vocals and percussion, creating a totally unique sound. With five studio albums under its belt, Hillstomp has gained quite a following in recent years. Hillstomp will rock the stage on Friday, Nov. 25 from 9-11:30pm at the Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lodge

Thanksgiving dinner at the Sunriver Resort lodge. Nov. 24, 1-8pm. Great Hall, Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver. $42-$84.

BEER + DRINK

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend. Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler

fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free. Wine Wednesdays Happy hour all day on Wine Wednesday. Come in for discounts on glasses, beers and apps! Wednesdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ gmail.com. Free. IPA Battle Ducks vs. Beavers and Coldfire Brewing (Eugene) vs. Block 15 Brewing (Corvallis). 5oz pour at $4 each. Vote for your favorite and see which ‘team’ has the best IPA. Free raffle for swag from both breweries. Game on, sound on! Four big screen TVs inside and two big screens outside. Nov. 26, 12:30pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-5255532. riversplacebend@gmail.com. Free.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Col-

lective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. One-ounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free. Thursday Night Football Welcome to the

new era of Thursday Night Football only on Amazon Prime and shown on Peppertree Pub’s 6 big screen TVs. $10 for one appetizer and a pint of beer poured from 15 rotating taps. It’s the NFL like you have never seen it before at the new Peppertree Pub. Thursdays, 4-9pm. Peppertree Pub, 1082 SW Yates Dr., Best Western Premier, Bend. Contact: 541-382-2007. bendsales@peppertreeinns.com. Free.

Monkless Belgian Ales - Thanksgiving

Food Specials Before celebrating with family and friends, let Monkless do some cooking for you! Stop into the Brasserie all week and enjoy their stuffing croquettes, roasted pear and goat cheese tartlets, smoked turkey breast plate and pumpkin pie beignets. Wed, Nov. 23, 11:30am9pm and Fri, Nov. 25, 11am-10pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way #202, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760.

Monkless Belgian Ales: Drinksgiving

Join Monkless at the Brasserie from 3-5pm and enjoy a $1 off draft beers as they celebrate Drinksgiving! Monkless will accept reservations all day, so grab your family and friends and let the chefs cook for you! The Thanksgiving Food Specials will be in full swing. Nov. 23, 11:30am9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way #202, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760.

Monkless Belgian Ales: Black Beer

Friday Dark beer fans rejoice! Monkless will have seven dark beers on tap and six dark beers available to-go, including special vintage releases! Nov. 25, 11am-10pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way #202, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760.

Monkless Belgian Ales: Small Brew-

ery Sunday Small Brewery Sunday calls on beer lovers to celebrate the positive impact that local breweries have on our communities with $1 off draft beers. Stop into the Brasserie! Nov. 27, 3-5pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 803 SW Industrial Way #202, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760. $1 off draft beers. Paint Night! Get your artistic juices flowing and get in the holiday spirit! $35 includes all the supplies and instruction. Drinks and food available, but sold separately. Registration is required. For more info and to buy tickets, visit riversplacebend.com/paintnights. Mon, Nov. 28, 5:30-7:30pm and Mon, Dec. 19, 5:30-7:30pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-525-5792. riversplacebend@gmail.com. $35.

HEALTH AND 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. Drop In Monday Meditation Open to all!

Come join in the beautiful gardens for meditation and healing! Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. Contact: 510-220-2441. cathleen@blissful-heart.com. Donation based.

Feeling Grateful Yoga Hike This expe-

rience combines yoga, meditation and forest bathing practices into one. You will be guided as you immerse yourself in nature and deepen your connections with the natural world aroud. Missie, your guide, is a registered Yoga Alliance Teacher an a certified forest therapy guide. Fri., Nov. 25, 1-3:30pm. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd. Contact: missie@romingyogabed.com. $49. Guided Forest Bathing Experience For-

est Bathing is the experience of immersing your senses into the forest atmosphere. Experience the wonder of autumn by slowing down and connecting your senses to the natural world around. This guided experience is hosted by Missie Wikler, certified forest therapy guide. Sat, Nov. 26, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyogabend.com. $35.

Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support

Group The Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group meets weekly in the Central Oregon Locavore event space. Lactation consultants on hand from St. Charles and WIC to weigh babies and answer questions. All are welcome, including partners and siblings, no matter how you are feeding your baby. Thursdays, 6-8am. Central Oregon Locavore, 1841 NE Third St., Bend. Free. Your Self-Care Streak Do you already

feel too busy and overwhelmed by the holiday rush? This 3-week workshop with health coach Michelle Poirot will help you identify and sustain self-care activities – including movement - that make your holidays peaceful and bright. Early bird registration by 11/24! Website: ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com. Nov. 29, 7pm. Contact: 503-481-0595. michelle@ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com. $55.