Source Weekly October 10, 2024

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Editorial

We have our eyes on Redmond in our news, food and culture sections all year round, but once a year we also devote an entire issue to diving into some of the issues — and the insights — we’re tracking from the Hub City. Learn about some of the projects school leaders hope to complete should a Redmond school bond pass this November — including some sorely needed repairs to Redmond High. This week’s Feature takes a look at the growing culinary scene in Redmond, and what restaurateurs and diners hope for next. And as a companion piece, in Chow, we round up the carts you can find at any number of food cart lots in Redmond these days.

Next week, we’ll be rolling out a regular Redmond page inside every Source Weekly — so take this Redmond issue as just a taste of a lot more to come!

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OPINION

Vote Emerson Levy for House District 53

In this race we have two elected officials and working parents who are passionate about creating the best-possible community they can. Keri Lopez is a Redmond home builder who serves on the Redmond School Board; Emerson Levy is a Bend attorney who is rounding out her first term as the state representative for House District 53. Lopez told us that she’s running due to a curiosity about local issues — including housing, mental health in schools and out-ofcontrol permit times — and a dissatisfaction with politics on the national stage. Levy talked of her passion for public service and her past legislative achievements, including rewriting Oregon foreclosure law and reforming insurance law in the state.

When asked about priorities in the state legislature, Levy talked about a need to increase mental health beds for youth. She detailed the issues for local emergency rooms who have very few resources to handle youth mental health emergencies. Other priorities for Levy included continuing to tackle Oregon’s opioid crisis by looking at what’s worked in other locales — citing Michigan’s non-opioid medical directive as a potential upstream prevention measure she’d like to work on. She’s also keen to address energy policy at the state level, considering local data centers’ increasing energy demands and the need for a balanced energy plan.

Lopez focused on mental health, too, but perhaps in a less-focused way. She mentioned how schools are ill-equipped to handle mental health issues in schools, and how chronic absenteeism continues to be a major problem. But when asked how she, in her work on the school board, had worked to address the issue of absenteeism, Lopez was vague. We’d like to see more detailed answers that demonstrate how she plans to port her work on the school board into advocacy at the legislative level.

We found a similar concern around the issue of permit times. While she’s not wrong that in places like Bend, and Redmond to a lesser extent, developers continue to lament the permit process as a budget-killer, we would have liked to see more developed ideas about how to solve the issue – and more specifically, how she, as a prospective legislator, would address the problem at the state level. Her ideas demonstrated a knowledge and willingness to learn, but compared to Levy’s detailed answers about how she’s working — or plans to work on — these issues, Lopez was simply less prepared.

Asking voters to replace an incumbent with someone new is not unheard of — but it has to come with some big teeth. Show voters the problem, and then give them some good, solid ideas about how to solve them. It’s easy to criticize; harder to come up with solutions that aren’t campaign-time platitudes. For that reason, we’re sticking with Levy on this one.

We’d also be remiss in not mentioning walkouts. Lopez was not definitive about whether she’d walk out, as her Republican colleagues have done numerous times in recent years. (To be fair, Democrats also walked out over 20 years ago.) Voters have been clear about this issue, voting to disqualify legislators with more than 10 unexcused absences, and we see it as a bare minimum to commit to doing the job you want voters to give you.

In this race, Levy appears more prepared and ready to continue the work she’s begun over the past two years. Vote Emerson Levy for House District 53.

GUEST OPINION: CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES AGREE THERE’S A HOUSING CRISIS; NEW TREE CODE SUGGESTS OTHERWISE

By

Kirk Schueler and Jesse Russell

On Monday, Sept. 30, the candidates for Bend City Council gathered to share their views at a forum on affordable housing. Despite their differences, the candidates all agreed that Bend is facing a serious housing “crisis.” Notably, several current City Councilors expressed the need for “urgent” action.

To date, the City of Bend has made great strides to increase housing production so more residents can access stable housing they can afford. We commend the City on increasing permitted densities, working to expand Bend’s urban growth boundary and championing the need for more homes.

But aspects of the tree code recently adopted by Bend City Council will undermine the City’s momentum to increase housing supply and lower housing costs. The new tree code risks stalling the City’s urgent response to the housing crisis.

That’s because the new tree code will make building houses – especially affordable and workforce housing –more expensive.

Instead of studying the negative impact to the City’s housing crisis response prior to passing the tree code, current city councilors decided to look at the code’s effects after one year and make changes if harmful impacts are determined.

We believe establishing evaluation criteria in advance of the annual review is important. The City Council who passed the code should also set evaluation standards before the end of its term on Dec. 31, 2024.

As colleagues representing building and pro-housing advocacy communities,

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we are united in asking the current Council to finalize evaluation criteria for the tree code, including:

• Has the code increased the cost of residential development and by how much?

• Has the code led to fewer homes being built?

• Has implementing the code increased permit review times, therefore increasing the daily interest cost incurred by builders on the capital required to fund homebuilding?

• Have building permit and subdivision application fees increased to pay for added staffing to administer the tree code, including a staff arborist?

• Has the code prevented loss of trees, or were trees cut at the same rate, with builders simply paying payments-in-lieu fees – creating a new revenue stream for the City?

In a time of rampant political division, we are heartened by the consensus candidates for Bend City Council have for our current housing crisis. And we all share a desire for a livable community – green space and an urban tree canopy help make Bend special. But we must understand how this major City policy affects housing costs. City codes must not undermine Bend’s recent progress to address the housing crisis. Bend families struggling with affordability are depending on City leaders to honestly evaluate the impacts of this code and act accordingly.

— Kirk Schueler is the president and CEO of Brooks Resources Corporation. Jesse Russell is the CEO and founder of Hiatus Homes.

DESCHUTES SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT TAX LEVY ON BALLOT

As an At-Large Director on the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) Board, representing all county citizens, I offer some perspectives, not representing the Board, on the proposed tax base to fund the DSWCD.

Increased stable funding from a tax levy would allow hiring of more staff and possibly fund a wider variety of projects.

I have concerns about the proposed tax base that you should know. To be elected to five of the seven Board positions who decide on spending, one has to own or manage 10 acres or more in a zone (until the county’s population reaches 250,000, perhaps in 10 years).

I estimate only 1-2% of the population of Deschutes County is presently eligible to run for these five Board positions. More than 70% of Deschutes County lives in urban areas and will pay the bulk of the tax levy, but would be eligible to run for only two of the seven Board positions. I’m concerned about this unequal representation.

To be eligible to run for the five zone positions, a person has to live or manage in that zone. The present zones are very unequal in population with some including a small fraction of the county population, and boundaries somewhat mimic irrigation district boundaries.

I fear the irrigation districts could be motivated to unduly influence the Board if the tax levy passes since their employees can serve on the Board (districts exceed 10 acres) and could use

monies primarily for irrigation. Federal monies have been available for that. Historically, cheap water led to minimal investment in water use efficiency. Today, many properties are just hobby farms, although many still benefit from farm tax deferral. While conservation of water is a priority, there should be fairness of who pays for it. Every incremental tax, even if small, adds burden to those financially strapped. I suggest the county provide DSWCD with small base funding to assist with grant writing.

—Robin Vora

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Mail-In Voting in Deschutes County

Deschutes County will mail the 2024 General Election ballots to voters on Oct. 16. According to a press release, more than 160,000 General Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed to Deschutes County voters. Residents with a valid Oregon divers license, permit or ID card can still register to vote or update their registration by Oct. 15. Voters’ Pamphlets, containing information about candidates and ballot measure, will be sent to every household in early October. Voters who have not received their ballot by Oct. 23 are advised to contact the Elections Office at 541-388-6547.

As the election nears, a new report released from the Oregon DMV on Oct. 7 identified errors that resulted in 302 individuals being registered to vote who didn’t provide proof of eligibility. In response to this finding, Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade directed officials

to inactivate all 302 voter registrations and is calling for an independent audit of the Motor Voter system.

Community Survey on Bend Police

The Bend Police Department mailed invitations to 20,000 households on Oct. 7, requesting them to fill out its biannual online community survey. The survey, according to a press release, aims to gauge community feelings about safety, learn more about the community’s trust in engaging with police officers and what safety issues they believe should be prioritized.

The survey, available in both English and Spanish, is anonymous. The City of Bend and the Bend Police Department will use the results to help inform policy decisions about community safety initiatives. The results of the survey will be available to the public in spring, 2025.

- Julianna LaFollette

The median age of Redmond, Oregon as of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, making it the youngest city in Central Oregon. From the Feature, “For Redmond’s Food Scene, the Sky’s the Limit.”

“...My mind really likes to work to understand the obstacles to people feeling joy and connection. I like to look at cultural obstacles and societal obstacles and injustices, and I like to look at what's f*cked up, because I want to understand it to move through it. “

- The musician Alicia Viani, from the Sound story, “Local Love: Q/A with Impactful Singer-Songwriter Alicia Viani.”

Proposed School Bond to Fund 'Critical' Repairs in Redmond

A proposed $97.7 million bond hopes to continue renovations and upgrades to schools in Redmond

By Julianna LaFollette

Arenewal bond will go before Redmond voters in November, looking to fund a variety of renovations, repairs, upgrades and expansions in the Redmond School District. The proposed $97.7 million bond is a continuation from a previous 2004 bond that concludes this year. It’s aimed at continuing to maintain several aging buildings, facilities and systems.

The Redmond School District, which oversees a total of 12 schools and one alternative learning center, has been planning this bond for four years as the second phase of its construction efforts.

The bond, if passed, will fund safety and security programs for all schools, address building repairs, make energy efficient upgrades, and expand some program facilities and schools, including returning Tumalo Community School to a K-8 school. The school switched to serving just K-5 in the 2019-2020 school year.

Many schools within the district were built a long time ago, according to Redmond School District Superintendent, Dr. Charan Cline. While all of the schools could use upgrades, he said, the main problems lie within the 50-year-old Redmond High School.

Redmond High, which has a total of about 1,000 students, has seen some remodels over the years, but still contains a lot of its original heating system – the main repair Cline indicated as “critical.”

“That system is failing, and it's leaking all over the place,” said Cline, referencing pictures of old and leaky pipes. “We are in real danger of losing Redmond High as a viable facility…it could happen anytime. Honestly, it's Russian Roulette, but we're hoping within the next five years, it holds together.”

According to Cline, the District must replace miles of pipes, and the insulation around them, among other building upgrades – a minimum of $19 million of work – to prevent potential

flooding and exposure to asbestos.

“Right now, we are fearful that the problems with leaking in the pipes could become worse,” Redmond High School Principal Audrey Haugan told the Source Weekly. “We have seen leaks in our hallway and in some classroom areas, where we have had to divert hallway traffic or move materials.”

Hearing that these problems could become worse, Haugan is fearful of having to shut down classes or even the school all together. The Redmond School Board considered that option earlier this spring and opted to leave the school open.

Other funding opportunities include expanding technical and career education programs and water conservation. The Redmond School District is the number one-water user in the City of Redmond, mainly due to watering fields and lawns. It hopes to reduce its water use by xeriscaping some of its vast green spaces.

The District estimates that this $97.7 million bond would not increase property tax rates, but maintain them at current rates. Because the 2004 bond ends this year, the proposed bond would replace that, continuing the current tax rate, which is about $500 a year for the average taxpayer.

A 2020 school bond refinanced the 2004 bond and allowed the district to increase security in nearly all schools, as well as fund some additions and repairs. With that 2020 bond, the district was able to leverage $27 million to do over $40 million worth of work. Still, there is a lot more to do, Cline said.

“If we don't continue to reinvest in these things, they really are kind of a detriment to the community,” said Cline. “So that's really what this is about. It's about keeping an even level of financing, if you will, for the community, making sure we are reinvesting in these buildings and keeping them viable over time for everybody.”

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Bridging Housing Gaps in Redmond Redmond is creating and expanding programs to continue transitioning people out of houselessness

By Julianna LaFollette

Every year, new efforts continue to appear and expand in Deschutes County to help transition people out of homelessness. After seeing success in a number of different projects aimed at housing vulnerable populations, local leaders and service providers have plans to expand current successful projects, while introducing others that address gaps in the housing continuum.

In 2024, Deschutes County had about 1,799 unhoused adults and children, according to the annual Point in Time count, a nearly 9% increase in houselessness from 2023.

Redmond nonprofit Mountain View Community Development has significantly increased shelter options over the last year, creating 29 safe parking spots in the city. According to Executive Director Rick Russell, a particular project will help fill a need that he considers mostly missing from the region.

A planned permanent supportive housing project aims to develop a 60-unit permanent housing village with on-site case management, just north of Redmond’s Oasis Village, a tiny home village for previously unhoused residents.

This project would prioritize those with disabilities, those coming out of chronic homelessness or those part of an aging demographic. Many individuals who need this type of housing are high acuity, meaning they have a number of obstacles to independent living; often in their retirement years, making it harder for them to re-enter the workforce.

While the project is heavily dependent on securing funding, he said, it’s possible they could begin construction in the next year.

“We consider this really kind of a missing rung on the ladder,” said Russell. “Because there’s a shortage of permanent supportive housing units, some people just end up sort of stuck in shelters or in safe parking, waiting on housing lists.”

Russell has identified a need for hundreds of these units in Central Oregon. While there are some projects in the works that could bring that number up to 40, regionally, the Mountain View permanent housing project would bring in another 60 units, with acreage to expand. “If it works at 60, we’d be able to do future developments into the hundreds,” he added.

Addressing another part of the housing continuum, the nonprofit plans to increase its popular, more transitional safe parking programs in both Redmond and Bend. Since their introduction in Central Oregon, these programs, which offer parking spots for individuals or families to safely live, have proved to be in demand, often having long waiting lists.

Russell plans to have 40 safe parking spots in Redmond by the end of the year, and with the success of the program in Redmond, is discussing an expansion into the city of Bend. While things like staff capacity and funding can often be barriers, Russell said he’s confident they will be able to significantly increase spaces in Bend over the next 12 months.

Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker said she’s proud of the work Redmond has done, celebrating the city’s willingness to work frequently with service providers to accomplish goals. Zwicker, who serves on the County-wide houselessness office, the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, feels like the progress in Redmond has aligned with the policy and strategies discussed within the CHRO.

CHRO saw how these systems were working Redmond, she said, and continues to heavily advocate for more safe parking in Bend. To increase safe parking opportunities, Zwicker added that the City of Redmond may soon look at changing its code around safe parking, increasing the number of spots available at a single location from six to eight.

“It seems to be a really good system that’s working very well for some of our homeless people in Redmond, and I think that would be a great way to expand,” said Zwicker.

Month-Old County Deflection Program Reports Small Successes

Deschutes County hopes to build on early numbers a month into the new state deflection program for minor possession offenses

By Jennifer Baires

It’s been a little over a month since a new state law went into effect recriminalizing minor drug possession and encouraging law enforcement agencies to connect those caught with small amounts of drugs to treatment programs in lieu of criminal charges. Numbers are just coming out on the impact so far.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Deputy Neil Marchington, the program coordinator for the county, says that out of nine eligible candidates for deflection, seven are making their way through the new program.

To be eligible, a person must be caught with a misdemeanor-qualifying amount of drugs, be willing to engage in treatment and be approved by a parole or probation officer. They also cannot be a sex offender, have a violent criminal past, be combative or too intoxicated or mentally ill to engage with treatment or live a prohibitive distance from treatment centers, among other things.

These qualifications, Marchington said in his report at the most recent Public Safety Coordinating Council meeting, are modeled after Marion County’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program which has been around since 2018.

The first deflection in the county was on Sept. 5, just days after the law took effect. Marchington said that officers in Redmond found a man “nodding off in a car after using fentanyl.” Believing he was about to drive away and commit a DUII, they asked if he would want to participate in the new program instead. The man cooperated and they took him into the deflection center. Within hours he was on medication-assisted treatment and entered detox a few days later. Now, he lives at Oxford House in Bend, a sober living facility.

“In my 17 years as a deputy, I’ve never seen jail alone fix addiction,” Marchington said. “I see treatment work again and again.”

Deschutes County’s deflection program involves cooperation from city

police departments, the county sheriff’s office and nonprofits. The county was granted $844,000 to launch and run the program through July 2025. It’s not clear yet what the continued funding source or amount will be, according to material presented at the meeting.

In addition to quickly pulling together resources and outside community groups to help launch deflection, Marchington said he also needed to train officers throughout the county on the new program – a feat made more difficult because of many officers’ inexperience.

“A quarter or more of our force has never worked in a world where minor possession was illegal,” Marchington said. In 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, the drug decriminalization petition initiative that made user amounts of drugs legal in Oregon. Oregon lawmakers effectively repealed that measure with the passage of HB 4002 in 2024.

Bend Police Chief Mike Krantz was also at the meeting and agreed with Marchington’s assessment. “Seventy-two percent of Bend’s police force has less than five years on patrol,” Krantz said. “When you look at that, drugs haven’t been illegal the majority of their careers…Our folks are learning how to reengage, how to do drug work and where that takes them.”

In Bend, the police department did not complete training until mid-September, making it even earlier in the reporting period for meaningful numbers.

Marchington said he’s trying to balance speed with effectiveness in rolling out the program. Soon, he hopes to have the program’s in-take center hours extended to 24 hours per day instead of just daytime hours, and he’s looking ahead to better data at the end of October.

—This story is powered by the Lay It Out Foundation, the nonprofit with a mission of promoting deep reporting and investigative journalism in Central Oregon. Learn more and be part of this important work by visiting layitoutfoundation.org.

Redmond officers and Taylor Office coordinators stand with the county's first deflection participant.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s office

Courtey Mountain View Community Development

Propuesta de bono escolar para financiar reparaciones críticas en Redmond

By Por Julianna LaFollette

Un bono de renovación irá ante los votantes de Redmond en noviembre, buscando financiar una variedad de renovaciones, reparaciones, mejoras y ampliaciones en el Distrito Escolar de Redmond. La propuesta de $ 97,7 millones de bonos es una continuación de un bono anterior 2004 que concluye este año. Su objetivo es seguir manteniendo varios edificios, instalaciones y sistemas obsoletos.

El Distrito Escolar de Redmond, que supervisa un total de 12 escuelas y un centro de aprendizaje alternativo, ha estado planeando este bono durante cuatro años como la segunda fase de sus esfuerzos de construcción.

El bono, si se aprueba, financiará programas de seguridad y protección para todas las escuelas, se ocupará de las reparaciones de edificios, hará mejoras de eficiencia energética, y ampliará algunas instalaciones de programas y escuelas, incluyendo la devolución de Tumalo Community School a una escuela K-8. La escuela pasó a servir solo K-5 en el año escolar 2019-2020.

Muchas escuelas dentro del distrito se construyeron hace mucho tiempo, según

el Superintendente del Distrito Escolar de Redmond, el Dr. Charan Cline. Mientras que todas las escuelas podrían utilizar las actualizaciones, dijo, los principales problemas se encuentran dentro de los 50 años de edad Redmond High School.

Redmond High, que tiene un total de alrededor de 1.000 estudiantes, ha visto algunas remodelaciones a lo largo de los años, pero todavía contiene una gran parte de su sistema de calefacción original - la reparación principal Cline indicó como «crítico».

"Ese sistema está fallando, y tiene fugas por todas partes," dijo Cline, haciendo referencia a fotos de tuberías viejas y con fugas. "Estamos en peligro real de perder Redmond High como una instalación viable ... podría suceder en cualquier momento. Sinceramente, es una ruleta rusa, pero esperamos que en los próximos cinco años se mantenga."

Según Cline, el Distrito debe reemplazar kilómetros de tuberías, y el aislamiento alrededor de ellas, entre otras mejoras del edificio - un mínimo de 19 millones de dólares de trabajopara evitar posibles inundaciones y la exposición al amianto.

"Ahora mismo, tememos que los problemas de fugas en las tuberías puedan empeorar," dijo la directora del instituto de Redmond, Audrey Haugan, al Source Weekly. "Hemos visto fugas en nuestro pasillo y en algunas zonas de las aulas, donde hemos tenido que desviar el tráfico del pasillo o mover materiales."

Al oír que estos problemas podrían agravarse, Haugan teme tener que cerrar las clases o incluso la escuela por completo. El Consejo Escolar de Redmond consideró esa opción a principios de esta primavera y optó por dejar la escuela abierta.

Otras oportunidades de financiación incluyen la ampliación de los Programas de Educación Técnica y Profesional y la conservación del agua. El distrito escolar de Redmond es el primer consumidor de agua de la ciudad, principalmente para regar los campos y el césped. Espera reducir su consumo de agua mediante la xerojardinería de algunas de sus amplias zonas verdes.

El Distrito estima que este bono de 97,7 millones de dólares no aumentaría los tipos del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles, sino que los mantendría en

los tipos actuales. Dado que el bono de 2004 finaliza este año, el bono propuesto lo sustituiría, manteniendo el tipo impositivo actual, que es de unos 500 dólares al año para el contribuyente medio.

Un bono escolar de 2020 refinanció el bono de 2004 y permitió al distrito aumentar la seguridad en casi todas las escuelas, así como financiar algunas adiciones y reparaciones. Con ese bono de 2020, el distrito fue capaz de apalancar $ 27 millones para hacer más de $ 40 millones en obras. Sin embargo, hay mucho más por hacer, dijo Cline.

"Si no continuamos reinvirtiendo en estas cosas, realmente son una especie de detrimento para la comunidad," dijo Cline. "De eso se trata. Se trata de mantener un nivel uniforme de financiación, si se quiere, para la comunidad, asegurándose de que estamos reinvirtiendo en estos edificios y mantenerlos viables en el tiempo para todo el mundo."

- Traducción realizada del traductor DeepL.com

For Redmond’s Food Scene, the Sky’s the Limit

With a relatively easy permitting process, a younger demographic and room to grow, restaurateurs and the diners who love them muse on the blossoming culinary choices in a booming town

By Nicole Vulcan

Fun fact: According to the 2022 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, Redmond is the youngest city in Central Oregon — by a lot.

Redmond’s median age was 36.4 in 2022, compared to 38.3 in Madras, 41.7 in Bend, 42.4 in Prineville, 47.9 in La Pine and 49.4 in Sisters. Oregon’s median age overall was 40.7 as of 2022, meaning Redmond is a very young town indeed.

If the potential of a city can be demonstrated by the age of its population, then with those recent stats, Redmond is indicating a present — and a future — where opportunities for younger people are more in reach. Young families are moving there for more-affordable housing and

earlier homeownership. Transplants and telecommuters are choosing it for its bigger lots and proximity to the third-largest commercial service airport in the state. And in the commercial space, Redmond offers opportunities to set up quicker, and, for some we spoke to, to distinguish themselves in the growing culinary scene.

In honor of our Redmond issue, we spoke with some of Redmond’s diners and restaurateurs to get a handle on Redmond’s food scene — past, present and future.

The Celebrated Newcomers

If there’s a couple that could encapsulate the dynamics of living in Central Oregon as entrepreneurs and younger adults in the present day, it might be Chris and Emma Leyden. The pair found themselves buying a home in less-expensive Redmond while working at Bend restaurants. Wanting to work for themselves, the Leydens then opened their food truck, called Feast Food Company, in February 2021 in the lot at General Duffy’s Waterhole in Redmond.

By December 2022 they’d purchased a building to move Feast into its current brick-and-mortar location, in the space along Seventh Street that has once housed Smith Rock Brewing and several other restaurants. Feast, which places a serious focus on farm-to-table dining, quickly gained a following, winning Best New Restaurant in Redmond in the Source Weekly’s annual Best of Central Oregon readers’ poll in 2023, and Best Restaurant in Redmond in 2024.

Getting the place in shape was a labor of love, Chris Leyden told the Source Weekly.

“I think that's one of the things that we pride ourselves on, is that, in this day and age, there's a lot of

folks out there that get large sums of cash from a lot of different people to get things up and running and get off the ground,” he said. “But us being generally grassroots — just trying to make it happen, ripping and running, you know, doing what we can to make it work. I think that both of us are very proud to be able to say that 85% of what was done in there is our blood, sweat and tears.” The Leydens are backed by a silent partner, they said, but the burdens of prepping and maintaining the space are theirs to shoulder.

Since opening, the Leydens have leaned more heavily into the farm-to-table approach, developing closer relationships with local farms that now supply everything from veggies and meat to local flowers that adorn the tables.

“That has been our mission since day one,” Emma Leyden told the Source, “to have that as our foundation to what we do and making sure that we're taking our small business to help other small businesses thrive as much as we can.”

It’s a good idea in theory, Chris Leyden said, but difficult to pull off.

“There is a lot of organization that goes on, and the availability of ingredients is extremely sparse at sometimes, and you really have to get creative,” he said. “And I think that that's kind of the biggest thing that I want to get across, is that it's not always easy or favorable, but at the end of the day, it means a lot to us to be able to be a part of the community.”

Diners who live in Redmond have embraced Feast, seeing it as an encouraging sign of how Redmond could evolve.

Kendall Schiff, who moved from Oakland, California, to Redmond with her husband four years ago,

Savannah Mendoza

Food photos by Jennifer Galler

Meals featured at Feast Food Co. from top, then left to right: Tomato & Oregon Bay Shrimp "Carbonara," Cucumber Carpaccio, Corn & Shishitos, Pork Chop and Sponge Cake.

Feast Food Company, which started as a food truck in 2021, places a heavy emphasis on sourcing from local farms in and around Redmond.

appreciates the budding food scene in Redmond.

“I would say that it is growing — new restaurants are opening up all the time. Of course, new food trucks are in and out,” Schiff said. “It feels like one-third more restaurants than when we moved there initially.” While on the one hand she misses the diversity of food available in the Bay Area — particularly Korean and Ethiopian cuisines — Schiff appreciates the farm-to-table aspect of Redmond's dining scene, including the offerings at Terra Kitchen in the SCP Redmond Hotel, and Feast.

“Knowing that all of their food comes from the region is amazing, and it really highlights the farms of Central Oregon and Oregon in general,” she said of Feast. Of Terra Kitchen, she said, “How they lean on vegetables is so refreshing for the area. I feel like a lot of. . . can always find pizza and burgers and that sort of thing that are really good in Redmond. But it's extra special when you find somebody that does vegetables.”

As a homeowner who bought a home in Redmond to take advantage of the larger lot sizes compared to Bend, Schiff appreciates the ongoing growth in the culinary scene.

“Redmond does really [have] an up-and-coming food scene. I feel like it's still small now, but I think highlighting the restaurants from Redmond, especially to the people that live in Bend, giving them more of a reason to come to Redmond, I think is great.”

At Feast, the Leydens share the enthusiasm about the Hub City.

“It feels like there's a lot of excitement in the food scene here,” Chris Leyden said. “There’s an excitement that something is coming.”

“There’s these cool new wine bars… there's enough things that you hear it through the grapevine and in the works,” Emma Leyden added. “I think that there's so much potential.”

The Innovators

Not far away, on SW Forth Street in Redmond, some of that potential is currently drenched in wet paint. Dave and Amy Bodi are weeks away from opening Chef’s Table in the 1,110-square-foot space that once housed Eqwine Wine Bar, before it closed this summer. When I visited, remodeling was still underway; Amy Bodi was busy painting the space while Dave Bodi worked on refining the wine pairings.

Dave Bodi’s professional experience includes being executive savory chef at the former Foxtail Bakeshop, and operating his own food truck, Bangarang, starting in 2015 in Bend. In 2020, the Bodis opened FERM & fare wine bar in Brooks Alley in downtown Bend, allowing Dave Bodi to study wine intensively and to pursue advanced certifications as a sommelier. In Redmond, the couple is planning an exclusive

experience for diners. They’ll serve up to 12 guests each night, with Wednesday and Thursday night service consisting of a six-course Chef’s Tasting Menu, with optional wine pairings. Friday and Saturdays, the Chef’s Tasting Menu is 10 courses, plus optional wine.

“Our menus are constantly in flux with changing micro seasons and artistic inspirations,” they described in an email to followers.

“We're hoping that when they come to experience what he offers as a creative chef, and everything being scratch-made and hyper seasonal and so forth, that they're here to celebrate something,” Amy Bodi said. “They’re RSVPing and purchasing tickets in advance, and they have something to look forward to.”

Siting Chef’s Table in Redmond was part luck, part practicality — but Redmond’s regulatory process has been easier to navigate, the couple said.

“It's definitely been an easier process with Redmond, for sure. I mean, we got our Bend spot off the ground, too. So, it is what it is, but it's definitely been a lot easier,” Dave Bodi said of working in Redmond. “The City's actually been very excited about what we're doing. There's been a lot of support for it. So that's just been icing on the cake.”

Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky notes the easier permitting process in Redmond, too.

“You can come in, you can meet with the building official, you can come in and meet with a planner, and not have to make an appointment ahead of time and figure out what it takes to get a permit, rather than what you might experience in bigger cities,” Witcosky said. “So, it's having someone to talk to… come to City Hall, and you can meet face to face with somebody and figure out how to get through that paperwork and fill out the forms correctly and have good customer service.”

Like some others who have homed in on Redmond recently, the Bodis see lots of potential in Redmond.

“There's some fun stuff happening. Obviously, we don't have the hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of restaurants that Bend does, but I think there's definitely been a need for more out here, and I think there's increased competition, which is helping to stimulate what's happening out here,” Dave Bodi said. “We’re trying to create something that's very, very unique. And this isn't just a Redmond thing for us. This is creating a space that is unique in all of Central Oregon.”

The Family-Run OG

Along the east side of Highway 97 in Redmond sits Mazatlan, the brightly colored building that’s become a mainstay for diners looking for consistent Mexican food in a welcoming, family friendly environment. The restaurant has been part of the community for close to 30 years, when it opened in the Red Barn space before moving to its current location. Founder Salvador Galvan opened the first Mazatlan in Tigard, Oregon, in 1985, followed by a Bend location in 1992 and a Redmond location in 1995. The business now boasts 15 locations, including a second, more casual space, Fiesta Mazatlan, on SW Rimrock Way in Redmond, as well as Madras and Prineville locations.

A stroll around the Highway 97 location demonstrates the labors of love that have been added to the space: hand-painted murals depicting scenes from the owners’ native Jalisco, Mexico, on the walls; handcarved designs adorning the thick wood tables. On the weekends, a tortillera — tortilla maker — makes up fresh white-corn tortillas right before diners’ eyes. Mazatlan’s longtime presence in Central Oregon means that today, entire generations of families have grown up eating there. Its ability to endure has also fostered connections with the other Mexican restaurants in the area, said General Manager and part owner Laura Garcia. Many of the employees at Mazatlan have worked there for over 20 years, she said. Some of those who have left have gone on to open their own places in the area.

“There's so many restaurants here — so many. I have really good relationships with every owner of the other ones,” Garcia told the Source Weekly. “I would say every single restaurant — somebody has worked at a Mazatlan.”

The restaurants’ deep roots in the community have showed up in numerous ways. In 2022, Garcia was awarded the Citizen of the Year award from the Redmond Chamber of Commerce.

“She has a strong record of community involvement as a quiet, humble leader who never wants praise for her actions,” the Chamber described. “During the forest fires that pushed fire crews to the breaking point, this individual stepped up with her team and fed them. Supporting local organizations with fundraisers, serving on Boards and Commissions and always giving back to the community is what she does best.”

As a longtime resident of Redmond, Garcia says she enjoys other Redmond staples, such as Mo’s Egg House and Brickhouse for a great steak. And while she’s noticing the growth of her town — who wouldn’t? — for her establishment, consistency and some measure of innovation are both important.

“If you come to Redmond, it's like, how many restaurants are here?” Garcia said. “It's so many Mexican restaurants, yeah? For some reason we’re blessed… We're doing good, but we’re always tweaking stuff. People, like the younger generation, they like online ordering. This generation, they like fries — asada fries – so we are always changing.”

As Redmond continues to grow in population, City Manager Witcosky sees the growth benefiting all businesses.

“We're seeing not only the new restaurants and foodie places pop up, but we're seeing the ones that serve good food surviving as well,” he said. “You’ve got Mazatlan. You’ve got One Street Down… It's probably one of my favorite breakfast places, lunch places, and they get filled up. And it is the whole ‘rising tide’ thing. Some folks feel like, ‘oh, you're bringing in competition.’ And some of the people that have those concerns don't realize, when you have a cluster of businesses, you're more successful than when you're on an island. It draws more people.”

—Check out this week’s Chow story, “Birria, Boba, Bowls, Burgers and More: Redmond boasts a booming food cart scene” for information on food carts and food cart lots — an aspect of Redmond’s food scene not covered in this story.

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Nicole Vulcan

Laura Garcia, who was awarded the Citizen of the Year award from the Redmond Chamber of Commerce in 2022, notes the interconnectedness of the Mexican restaurants in Redmond, where nearly 10% of people surveyed spoke Spanish at home, according to 2022 Census data.

Dave Bodi and his wife Amy Bodi will open their 12-seat Chef’s Table restaurant in a 1930s Craftsman bungalow on Nov. 1.

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SOURCE PICKS

THURSDAY 10/10

WILLI CARLISLE

AMERICAN FOLK SINGER

Hailing from Kansas and based out of Arkansas is American folk singer/songwriter Willi Carlisle. His music pulls from traditional folk, punk and country influences. Many of his songs contain themes of drug abuse, queer life and rural American life. Thu., Oct. 10, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.

THURSDAY 10/10- SUNDAY 10/13

21ST ANNUAL BEND FILM FESTIVAL

OVER 100 FEATURED FILMS

The 21st Annual Bend Film Festival is back for a full weekend packed with unparalleled entertainment, with over 100 films spanning genres from breathtaking nature documentaries to innovative shorts and gripping narrative features. Get ready to grab some buttery popcorn at various theater locations in Bend to enjoy the film festival. Thu., Oct. 10-13, time varies; various locations in Bend. $15-$300.

FRIDAY 10/11 + SATURDAY 10/12

HISTORICAL HAUNTS OF DOWNTOWN BEND

A HAUNTING WALKING TOUR

Bend’s original Haunt Walk returns for one last season. Choose among 26 one-hour tours over the span of two nights. Escorted by museum guides, you’ll stroll through Bend’s historic downtown stopping at locations where the past is brough to life. Fri., Oct. 11, 4-9pm and Sat., Oct. 12, 4-9pm at Deschutes Histori cal Museum. 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. $20.

FIRST PEOPLES CELEBRATION

WITH THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF WARM SPRINGS

Explore and celebrate the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Join the First Peoples Celebration for tribal craft and artistry demonstrations, a showcase of traditional regalia and Native dancing as well a performance by the Native American, Grammy-nominated Black Lodge Singers. Sat., Oct. 12, 1-6pm- OSU-Cascades Campus. 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 10/12

4TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT

FREEBIES FROM LOCAL PAWS PET SUPPLY

Local Paws Pet Supply’s 4th Annual Customer Appreciation Event is one of its biggest events of the year! To honor the Local Paws’ customers, a free tote bag with freebies is offered to the first 200 customers with any purchase along with one-day deals, fundraising for local nonprofits, adoptable dogs, and free pup cups. Customers are welcome to bring their dogs for a day of fun! Sat., Oct. 12, 9:30am-2pm at Local Paws. 435 SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond. Free.

SATURDAY 10/12

RHINESTONE COWBOY DJ DANCE PARTY

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT RIVER PIG SALOON

SATURDAY 10/12

FUNGI FEST AND MUSHROOM SHOW

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF FUNGI

Join Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory for the 8th Annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show. The exciting event celebrates the fascinating world of mushrooms, showcasing the incredible diversity of fungi found right here in Central Oregon. Lectures and demonstrations will be held for guests to attend as well. Sat., Oct. 12, 10am-3pm at Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory. 57245 River Rd, Sunriver. $15.

SATURDAY 10/12

KIDS’ MONSTER MASQUERADE

AN AUTUMN ADVENTURE

Calling all little monsters to come and play! The Kids’ Monster Masquerade is intended for children ages 3-10 accompanied by a caregiver. During the Monster Masquerade, kids can create their very own monster masks and have a monster dance party. Sat., Oct. 12, 11am-noon at Downtown Bend Library. 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 10/12

THE FORAGED DINNER

PRESENTED BY WILD RYE

Experience the fruits of the labor of foraging for a special dinner from chef and forager Karl Holl of Wild Rye at Brasada Ranch. Feast on a four-course dinner perfected with the season’s rarest mushrooms, gathered by Chef Karl himself from the surrounding high desert in Central Oregon. Sat., Oct. 12, 6:30-9pm at The Barn at Brasada Ranch. 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd., Powell Butte. $125.

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S SOUND Local Love: Q/A with Impactful Singer/ Songwriter Alicia Viani

The local musician discusses her musical roots and family as she makes sense of the world through folk songs

By Chris Young

Alicia Viani is a storyteller who can transport you to places — places you want to savor and places that push your limits. On her self-titled debut, she sings of blissfully dancing with family under “North Carolina Skies” or soaking up the sun and conversation by the river on “Wounded Healer.” Yet album opener “Good Man” tells a blue-collar tale while confronting everyday racism as she asks: “Are you a good man? Darkness closes in and tomorrow the sun will rise, and who will you be? What kind of man?”

Viani writes about subjects that matter: to herself, her community and our society as a whole.

“I have no interest in hanging out in the shallow end of the pool,” she tells. “Let's go deep and see what's there. That's what I like to talk about, connect about and write about, ultimately because there's also so much joy in the deep end, too. I think you’ve got to be able to see both. There isn't the sweetness of joy without the contrast of deep pain, too.”

After a busy summer of brewery gigs and touring regionally, Viani has curated an evening of singer/songwriter fare at Silver Moon Brewing on Thursday, Oct. 24 with her friend and Pacific Northwest folk stalwart Nathaniel Talbot. Speaking with the Source Weekly in advance of her show, answers have been edited for brevity and clarity.

Source Weekly: Tell me a little bit about yourself: Where are you from and how did you learn to play music?

Alicia Viani: I was born overseas. My parents were international school teachers so we lived in Indonesia and Japan. I was in a Japanese yochien, which is like a preschool, and I didn't speak Japanese yet. I learned quickly to survive at school, but we did a lot of singing. The music that the teachers would play was very grounding, and I think that's also how I learned my Japanese, through singing and song. My parents always had music going on. My dad was in the Peace Corps in the Philippines in the ’70s and most pictures are with him and a guitar. To this day, all of his buds and my mom's buds get together and play the exact same goddamn songs that they've been playing forever, like folk songs from the ’60s and ’70s. Music's always been a part of my home. My dad's got thousands of organized and categorized records and used to put records on, be like, “Alicia, who is this?” And test me and quiz me and wanted me to know who the frickin’ guitar player was in The Who. [Laughs] I was always listening to the sounds and was very influenced by what he played and the songwriters and the lyrics. My brain is just packed with minutes and days and years of music that he exposed me to.

SW: Is it safe to presume that your dad is excited about your music as well?

AV: Yep, number one fan.

SW: You studied classical music?

AV: We moved to Ashland when I was eight or nine, and I started playing the oboe. I went completely down the classical musical route. I went to Indianapolis and was a classical music major in college. In college was the first time I really started playing the guitar and singing with my friends, who also, apparently, their parents knew the same folk songs because that's what we would sing together. [Laughs]

“That's the point of songwriting: to try and tell the truth as much as possible in the shortest way.”

—Alicia Viani

SW: Where do you draw your inspiration from?

AV: I'm interested in leaning in, even if it's hard stuff. What's in the way is the way. If there's an issue in the world, like violence, that's what I want to look at. If there's something in my way of being happy or open-hearted or feeling ease in my relationship, that's what I want to look at. I've always been curious, not because I like misery. I'm absolutely a fairly light-hearted person, but my mind really likes to work to understand the obstacles to people feeling joy and connection. I like to look at cultural obstacles and societal obstacles and injustices, and I like to look at what's f*cked up, because I want to understand it to move through it.

SW: What makes this music scene feel like home?

AV: There is a quality of musicianship and artistry that is really advanced here, and I find myself going out to listen to music and constantly being interested and not bored. Even if the music is fairly homogeneous — white people, folk, rock, bluegrass, Americana, which is unfortunate that we don't have more diversity in our music — I'm still artistically captivated almost all the time with lyrics or people's professionalism or really just the quality. I find that people want to support each other. People want to share a gig. People are excited when our fellow musicians have successes.

[Bend feels like a] musical home for me because of history: Mark Karwan [vocals and acoustic bass], who I play with and have played with for about 10 years. I have an incredible friendship and musical chemistry with him. He's one of my dearest people, and I love spending time with him. The fact that we get to see each other regularly and create music together and go on tour together, I feel so lucky. His artistry blows me away. And Pete [Kartsounes, vocals and lead guitar] joined when my record came out [in 2020]. Pete has also become a friend who I love and whose musical

chemistry is so complex. The three of us have created a lot of soul together. They really anchor me to my art.

SW: It sounds like, with Mark and Pete, that you’ve really found a special community and foundation here that has allowed you to grow.

AV: Yes, and people are authentic. I think that's the point of songwriting: to try and tell the truth as much as possible in the shortest way, which is hard. It's basically like writing a poem. It's easier for me to be verbose and lengthy, and it's way harder to tell an emotional truth about anything — the world, my heart — succinctly. So, the whole point is to be as authentic as possible. I just find that the artists around here are also really authentic.

SW: You’re playing Silver Moon on Oct. 12. What’s the occasion?

AV: Nathaniel Talbot is a longtime friend. He and his band are touring and [we’re splitting] a bill when he's in town. I think his guitar playing and lyricism is very interesting and captivating. We lived in Eugene at the same time together, and we met because we'd be the only people under the age of 60 at a lot of the same shows and we kept spotting each other, like Bill Frisell shows and Kelly Joe Phelps. I hear a lot of the same music that we love in his playing, so it's always a treat to hear him.

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Doors 7pm, show 8pm; all ages $10

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Nathaniel Talbot Trio with Alicia Viani Trio Thu., Oct. 24

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Alicia Viani plays Bend’s Silver Moon Brewing on Thursday, Oct. 24 with Nathaniel Talbot.

CALENDAR

9 Wednesday

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems

Join Bunk + Brew for an evening of Jongleur Gems in the round featuring Evan Mullins and Special Guest. Each artist (stage spot) plays a song and then passes to the other artist (stage spot). Artists can jam/collaborate together performing both originals and covers. Food and Beverage carts are on-site and minors are allowed. 6-8pm. Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. 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 Gabrial Sweyn Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday. 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.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Wednesday Night Open Mic Join Central Oregon School of Modern Music and General Duffy’s for the Wednesday night Open Mic! Play 3 songs. Groups of up to 3. Sign-up begins at 5:30. Food trucks, 25+ taps, drink specials! 6-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill TRIVIA + Wing Wednesday! $.75 cent wing special all day and trivia kicking off at 7:30pm. Don’t forget the infamous “physical” challenge as one of the categories (think musical chairs, limbo, paper airplane throwing etc)! Get a free appetizer by winning that round and happy hour pricing all week for the winning team. 7:30-9:30pm. 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, whichever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam hosted by Derek Michael Marc Sign-up sheet is available at 6:30pm. 7-9pm. Free.

Oblivion Pour House Last Call Trivia Wednesday Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm.

Prost! Bend Trivia Prost! UKB Trivia is now at Prost! Bend on Wednesdays at 7pm! Genuine UKB Trivia is no average trivia night! Meet up with friends, win gift card prizes for top teams! Enjoy Prost’s authentic beer and food menu. Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins! 7-9pm. Free.

The Dez Lounge DJ Preet DJ Preet returns to the DEZ with his diverse and eclectic sets drawn from his lifelong collection. This show will feature melodic and rhythmic flows teased on his KPOV show Folkdelica, flashbacks from his Rhythm Trip shows and his own original releases. 6-10pm. Free. The Grove Stranger Things Trivia Night Think you know everything about Hawkins, the upside down and Eleven’s love for waffles? Come early to grab your spot, some food and drinks! We’ll be capping out at 10 teams. Find us over by the front entrance in between Elly’s and Shim Shon - fun prizes! 6-8pm. Free.

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

10 Thursday

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

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

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

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursday at Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bunk+Brew Karaoke Thursdays! Join us every Thursday from 7-10pm at Bunk + Brew for Karaoke Night! Bring your friends, grab a drink, and take the stage to sing your favorite hits. Whether you’re a karaoke pro or just here for fun, it’s always a night full of laughs and great vibes! 7-9pm. Free.

The Domino Room Banshee Tree w/ The Hasbens Parallel 44 Presents Banshee Tree with The Hasbens live in Bend on Thu., Oct., 10 at The Domino Room. Colorado-based Banshee Tree is a high energy quartet blending modern indie, swing, trance and psychedelic rock that is not to be missed. Their live set is a captivating experience of emotional songwriting, driving dance beats and bombastic solos. 8-11:30pm. $15.

Elements Public House Trivia Night with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night! Featuring QuizHead.games. Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Double Jumb Pop, indie and a little motown mixed in. 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.

Stihl Whiskey Bar The Brandon Campbell Trio - Gypsy Swing - Thursday 10/10 & 10/24 (7-9PM) Two nights of Insupposable Gypsy Swing from the American Northwest at Stihl Whiskey Bar with The Brandon Campbell Trio! 7-9pm. Free.

The Capitol Catacombs- Bend’s Premier Goth Night Enter the Catacombs brought to you by DJ Tarantism for a night of dancing and entertainment that includes live music, DJs, drag performers and vendors. Catacombs is Bend’s premier goth night and is an all inclusive safe space for the alternative. 8pm - 1:30am. 21+ $10 Cover. Second Thursday of every month, 8pm. $10.

The Dez Lounge Joyful Lane Music Come enjoy NA cocktails, beer and wine while grazing on delectable charcuterie and decadent desserts to the sounds of Joyful Lane , loal singer/songwriter. 6-9pm. Free.

The Lot Live Solo Saxophone with Carson at The Lot Jazzy instrumental, jazz standards, RnB, Latin, pop, reggae and more. Full band sound from backing tracks. Performed live with saxophone. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Willi Carlisle For folksinger Willi Carlisle, singing is healing. And by singing together, he believes we can begin to reckon with the inevitability of human suffering and grow in love. On his latest album, Critterland, Carlisle invites audiences to join him: “If we allow ourselves to sing together, there’s a release of sadness, maybe even a communal one. 8pm. $15.

11 Friday

Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee. No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery What’s So Funny About Happiness? “What’s So Funny About Happiness” covers Anthony’s comedic journey from a youth born in New Jersey to his current day home of Bend . As you’ll learn there’s plenty of humor (and happiness, mostly humor) in Anthony’s acts of “adulting," the act of being an adult. 8-10pm. $18.

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.

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.

M&J Tavern Armagoso and Them-N-J Amargoso pumps it up this Friday night while Them-N-J swoops in to lay it down. Rockin’ the night until we kick em out! 9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Set It Off: The Deathless Tour Part 2 Blending a vast spectrum of sonic influences, writing music is a means of catharsis for Set It Off. And their most recent singles prove that the genre-bending band is here to stay.6:30pm. $29.50.

Silver Moon Brewing Superball @ Silver Moon Brewing Superball is back at Silver Moon to rock your socks off. Combination of cool covers and also originals. 7-10pm. $10.

12 Saturday

Austin Mercantile Saturday Afternoon Live Music Austin Mercantile is now adding live music on Saturdays! Serving wine, beer, lite happy hour menu, gifts and home decor. Hope to see you soon! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Live Music Saturday at Bridge 99 Come enjoy live music at Bridge 99 Brewery in NE Bend. Rotating musicians, check our FB for who’s playing! Grab a beer and a pizza and enjoy our amazing local and traveling musicians! Looking for a location to play solo or with a band? Email events@bridge99brewery.com for more information. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Rev and Random Hangover of Horrors Rev and Random is a new kind of variety show aimed at giving the audience something to be positive about for a long time. Combining mind bending talent with audience interaction, live music, and games is our style. 7:30-9:30pm. $15. Juniper Golf Course BrightSide Animal Center Mutts & Masquerade Fundraiser Event Don’t miss out on this extraordinary evening in support of our cause. Indulge in delicious heavy appetizers, sip on cocktails, and celebrate our animals. This year’s event promises an array of activities including casino games, silent auction, a photo booth, mystery wine pull, and so much more! 6-10pm. $85.

Midtown Ballroom Boombox Midtown Events brings you BoomBox Saturday, Oct. 12 at Midtown Ballroom in Bend! Electronic rock duo BoomBox, consisting of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay, bring heavy organic grooves and soulful beats that penetrate through the dance floor, and on to all facets of the human experience. 8-11:59pm. $27.

Northside Bar & Grill The HWY 97 Band Classic and popular rock from The HWY 97 Band at Northside Bar & Grill. 8-11pm. Free.

Pangaea Guild Hall Masquerade Party

Bring your formal wear and masks for an evening of enchantment as Pangaea Guild Hall hosts a magical masquerade party! Tickets for this event include 1 drink token. Buffet style hors d’oeuvres and craft cocktails will also be available for purchase. RSVP to reserve your spot! 6-11pm. $30.

Born and raised in Montana, small town folk and country singer/songwriter Eryn Bent has been enchanting audiences since age 14, with her powerhouse vocals and honest, true-to-life gritty songwriting. Sun., Oct. 13, 5-7pm at River’s Place.

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Tower Theatre Sponsored by Brooks Resources Corporation

!AITSA

Bringing together ancient spiritual knowledge and cutting-edge science, a transcendental film about seeking meaning in the infinite darkness surrounding us all.

Program sponsored by NewSun Energy

399: Queen of the Tetons Grizzly 399 struggles to raise an unusually large litter in the face of many dangers.

Program sponsored by NewSun Energy

4PM

A suspense thriller about a couple’s carefree life that slowly turns into a nightmare when their neighbor shows up at 4 p.m. every day.

Film sponsored by Bend Studio / SONY

Adult Best Friends

A woman takes her codependent best friend on a weekend trip to break the news that she’s getting married.

Sponsored by Wild Petals Provisions

Anora CLOSING NIGHT

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. Her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

Art Every Day

Art touches every day in profound ways, bringing us closer to our nature, our memories, our humanity, and to each other.

Shorts block sponsored by Caldera

Bird

12 year old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids and Bailey who is approaching puberty seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.

Black Box Diaries

Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender.

Bye Bye Tiberias

An intimate documentary about four generations of women and their shared legacy of separation.

The Cigarette Surfboard

A solution-driven documentary using ciggy butts and surfing to build ocean mindfulness and stewardship.

Program sponsored by NewSun Energy Conquering Indie Filmmaking

Moderated by John Cooper; featuring Honoree Karyn Kusama and jurors Effie Brown and Rebecca Yeldham.

Destroyer

A police detective reconnects with people from an undercover assignment in her distant past in order to make peace.

A Different Man

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare.

ECHO, Episodes 1 & 2

Pursued by Fisk’s criminal empire, Maya journeys home where she confronts her own family and legacy.

Encounters

For these characters, unusual circumstances bring about unexpected connections and realizations.

Every Little Thing

A woman in Hollywood cares for injured hummingbirds, experiencing personal growth as she witnesses their fragility and resilience.

Family Matters

Whether making a new family, strengthening our familial bonds or rebelling against them, family is at the center of these stories.

Fear Eats the Soul

Fear becomes the source of transformation and hope in these stories of courage.

La Cocina

In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the staff each chase the elusive American dream.

Late Night

An opportunity to move to the edge of your seat and be prepared to find something creepy, shocking and hilarious all at once.

Lifeline

Adventure starts with daring, community and joy. From skiing to biking to rafting, these individuals find a lifeline in the outdoors.

Firebreak

Two men learned to fight wildfires in prison and now help other formerly incarcerated firefighters gain careers in the industry.

First Features

Moderated by Honoree Karyn Kusama; featuring filmmakers from the Narrative Features competition.

Girlfight

Diana, without her father knowing it, trains as a boxer and achieves impressive success, blazing new trails for female boxers.

Goodbye Julia

Just before the secession of South Sudan, a married former singer from the north seeks redemption for causing the death of a southern man by hiring his oblivious wife as her maid.

The Gutter

Walt lands work at bowling alley AlleyCatz. He’s pressured to embrace his bowling talent, which sparks backlash from detractors seeking to undermine his sudden pro success.

Helen and the Bear

A young rebel marries a Republican politician twice her age. Decades later, facing his death, she revisits their exquisite, complicated love.

Film sponsored by Bend Anesthesiology

Indigenous Shorts

An exclusive screening in Madras of short films that center Indigenous experience and issues.

Industry Panel: Talent Development, Story Development, Distribution

Moderated by Todd Looby; featuring jurors Toby Brooks, Connor DeSha and Lucie Boulet. Join the Club

After losing his lover to AIDS, rebel activist Dennis Peron launches the first public cannabis dispensary in the nation, skirting the law in pursuit of true justice—the legalization of medical marijuana.

Little Kid Flicks

A thoughtful lineup of shorts from the New York International Children’s Film Festival presented for families and children ages 5+.

Local Focus

In these shorts local filmmakers and characters build profound relationships with their community and nature.

Look Into My Eyes

A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing.

Lookout

It takes a vision of unity between people and nature for these characters to find peace and purpose.

Mamifera

Lola enjoys a happy life until an unforeseen pregnancy throws her plans into disarray.

Mediha

The film follows the story of Mediha, a teenage Yazidi girl who has recently returned from ISIS captivity, as she turns her camera on herself to process her trauma.

Missing From Fire Trail Road

A riveting documentary detailing the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native American woman who disappeared in 2020.

Modern Love

In our ever-changing landscape of romance, we find these characters on the cusp of a new understanding of love.

Music Videos

This year’s music video program intertwines the influence of pop-culture with genre-defining artists from both the music and film industries.

A New Kind of Wilderness

In a forest in Norway, a family lives an isolated lifestyle in an attempt to be wild and free, but a tragic event changes everything, and they are forced to adjust to modern society.

Night Call

This night is like all the others for Mady, student by day, locksmith by night. But Claire, the enigmatic young girl he helps out that night, is not who she claims to be. Mady has only one night to prove his innocence in a city in turmoil.

On the Verge

Whether on the verge of a breakthrough or explosive emotions, these characters are walking the tightrope of life.

Public Defender

A liberal public defender representing right-wing January 6th rioters models how to restore humanity, one relationship at a time.

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin

Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer, died of a degenerative muscular disease at the age of 25. His parents mourned what they thought had been a lonely and isolated life, when they started receiving messages from online friends around the world.

Film sponsored by Bend Studio / SONY

Rent Free

After hitting emotional and financial rock bottom, two down-on-their-luck Gen Z best friends come up with a scheme to spend an entire year living “rent free” with the help of friends, family and strangers alike in a rapidly changing Austin.

Rez Ball OPENING NIGHT

Set in the beautiful Navajo Nation, Rez Ball shares the inspiring story of the Chuska Warriors basketball team in their quest for championship glory after a devastating loss.

The Seed of The Sacred Fig Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

Shifting Perspectives

Consider a perspective we are rarely exposed to and imagine what you would do if you looked through this new lens.

Singing Back the Buffalo

Singing Back the Buffalo is an epic reimagining of North America through the lens of buffalo consciousness and a potent dream of what is within our grasp.

Film sponsored by Bryant, Lovlien, & Jarvis LLP

The Spirit of Halloweentown

A real documentary about an unreal town.

Sugarcane

An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve.

This is a Film About The Black Keys

This is a Film About The Black Keys traces Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney’s remarkable journey from two neighborhood kids jamming in a basement in Akron, Ohio to rock ’n roll super-stardom.

Film sponsored by Cascade School of Music

To Kill A Wolf

Think of this film as a book of fairy tales found in a seedy roadside motel.

Film sponsored by Oregon Film

The Wonder and the Worry

Two generations of Nat Geo photographers wrangle with an imperiled planet and media disruption.

Film sponsored by InFocus Eye Care Program sponsored by NewSun Energy

Truth—The Final Frontier: How Docs Can Change the Face of America

Moderated by juror Bojana Sandic; featuring filmmakers from the Documentary Features competition.

Your Fat Friend

A film about fatness, family, the complexities of change and the messy feelings we hold about our bodies.

Zurawski v Texas

A group of women denied abortions, even at the brink of death, band together with a fearless attorney to sue the state of Texas.

Honoree Film

YOUR ANNUAL BIG SCREEN BINGE IS BACK!

It’s the 21st Annual Bend Film Festival and we’re hosting four full days of films, fun, and festivities at theaters and venues around town. Enjoy ticket-by-ticket or grab a pass for better access to the best weekend of independent film in Central Oregon.

TICKETS & PASSES

Individual tickets and Festival passes can be purchased online at BendFilmFestival2024.Eventive.org

(scan the QR code!) or at Festival HQ at Scalehouse Gallery. Screenings tend to sell out early so we highly recommend you buy your tickets (or reserve them, if you have a Pass) online ahead of time.

INDIE FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR

We’re thrilled to welcome director Karyn Kusama to this year’s Festival as our 2024 Indie Filmmaker of the Year. She’s made a career out of telling stories about complex protagonists and her genre-bending work has kept us riveted. In addition to screening her first and most recent features (Girlfight; Destroyer), Karyn will be leading the First Features panel and participating in the Conquering Indie Filmmaking panel at the Festival.

INDIGENOUS FILM PROGRAM

The Indigenous Film Program has long been a key component of the Bend Film Festival and this year we are honored to be screening the work of several Indigenous filmmakers in both Bend and Madras. The Festival kicks off with the opening night film Rez Ball, followed by a Q&A with the director and this year’s Indigenous honoree, Sydney Freeland, in addition to the lead actor, Kauchani Bratt.

PANELS

Panel discussions allow filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike to dive deeper into the art and craft of filmmaking. Featuring many of the filmmakers, jurors, and special guests from this year’s Festival, these events are free and open to the public. All panels are hosted at The Capitol.

PARTIES & EVENTS

After the credits roll, join us for after parties, social hours, and the much-anticipated awards ceremony and banquet as we discuss the films, celebrate the filmmakers, and toast to another year of independent film.

THIS FESTIVAL IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF BENDFILM SPONSORS, MEMBERS, GRANTORS, AND DONORS

GRANTORS

GRANTORS

Papi Chulo’s Taqueria La Gozadera Latin Party @ Papi Chulo’s Get ready to party the night away! Bring your friends, your energy, and your love for dance! This will be DJ SOLO’s last party of the year! Don’t miss out on the hottest Latin dance party of the season! DJ SOLO spinning the hottest Latin beats. 8pm-Midnight. Free.

Pine Forest Grange Hall Bend Community Contra Dance Contra dance with live music, our first dance of the season. Our oldtime string band Trees will keep us dancing while Ron Bell-Roemer and Chela Sloper will team up to do the calling. More contra info: https://bendcontra. org/ 6:45-9:30pm. $10.

River Pig Saloon Rhinestone Cowboy DJ Dance Party at The River Pig Saloon It’s been awhile since we’ve thrown a good ol’ fashioned dance party down at your favorite local saloon. So dust off your cowboy boots and tassels and meet us down at the Box Factory so we can show Seattle-based DJ Pretty Please that Bend knows how to kick it! 8pm-1am. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Elise Franklin Quartet. Jazz standards with beautiful vocals. 6-8pm. Free.

13 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.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Trivia Night Sunday Funday Trivia with Sean. Gather your team, or roll solo and find a spot early in the cafe, knowledge tests begin at 6pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 6-8pm. Free.

The Domino Room Chaparelle In a harmonious union, singer/songwriters Zella Day and Jesse Woods come together to reveal their highly anticipated collaboration, “Chaparelle." 8pm.

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 Eryn Bent Powerhouse vocals and honest, true-to-life gritty songwriting. Folk songs of the highest caliber. 5-7pm. Free.

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.

Willamette Valley Vineyards Live Music featuring Just Us Join us from 5-7pm for some great wine and music form the Just-Us Band. Free.

14 Monday

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays at Bridge 99 Trivia Mondays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. Inhouse menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bunk+Brew Open Mic Show off your talent at Bunk + Brew’s Open Mic Night, happening every Monday! Sign-ups start at 5:30pm, with performances from 6-9pm. Whether you’re a musician, poet, or comedian, the stage is yours. Grab a drink, share your skills, and enjoy a night of local talent! 6-9pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Open Mic Monday Sign-up at 5:30pm. 3 song maximum/or 15-minute spots. Singles/duos/trios (no bands) (Cajun OK). Food and beverage carts on-site. Originals or covers. Minors welcome. 6-8pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project Trivia Night @ Crux Trivia Night at Crux! First place team wins a $25 gift card! 6-8pm. Free.

FRIDAY, OCT 11 AT 8PM

Elements Public House Open Mic with DMM Music Come jam with some great local musicians and enjoy an evening of music, great food and full bar. Musician sign-up at 6pm. Sound and PA provided by DMM Music LLC Located at the North end of Redmond. An award-winning full bar and great food! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free.

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

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

The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Bottles and Boards - Game Night Grab your favorite board game or borrow one! Every Monday is Game Night! Pair a bottle of wine with a selection of charcuterie boards and get $5 off Whites or $10 off Reds. Fun times and great wines! Cheers! 2-9pm. 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.

15 Tuesday

Bangers & Brews Redmond UKB Trivia Tuesdays UKB Trivia Tuesdays 6:30pm start time at Bangers and Brews in Redmond! Join this week for this unique “Live Trivia Game Show.” Meet up to compete for prizes! UKB Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins. Great menu and beers! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend Bend Ecstatic Dance An all-out, full-on, spectacular music and free-form movement journey happens every Tuesday on one of the biggest dance floors in Bend. A no-booze and no-shoes venue. No experience required, no dance instructions given. Just really excellent music curation and a big, clean floor to explore your unique movement across. 7:45-10pm. $15-$25 sliding scale.

Bunk+Brew Trivia: The Four Elements Test your knowledge at Bunk + Brew’s themed trivia night this Tuesday from 7-9pm! This week’s theme: The Four Elements—Wind, Earth, Air, and Fire. Gather your team, grab some drinks, and see if you’ve got what it takes to master the elements. Fun, food, and prizes await! 7-9pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. 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. If you wish to perform sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Head Games Trivia Night Live multi-media trivia every other Tuesday at Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5, Bend. Free to play, win prizes, teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Every other Tuesday, 6-8pm. Free.

The Domino Room Jade Bird For Jade Bird, the end of her relationship gathered pace and crashed into reality in 2022, and became the driving force behind her new EP. Created with Mura Masa (Alex Crossan), Burn The Hard Drive is a short but powerful collection of songs that paint the various stages of grief that come with the end of a relationship in devastatingly astute but carefully optimistic strokes. 8pm. $20.

Moonfire & Sun Garden Center Plant Bingo Night in The Greenhouse! Join us in the greenhouse for a night of Bingo at your favorite nursery! Just 5 bucks per round. Great prizes, great atmosphere, good clean fun. Space is limited so RSVP is required. Call or stop in to save your spot. 6-8pm. $5 per round.

Mountain Burger Trivia Tuesday Come connect with family and friends at Mountain Burger’s Trivia Tuesday. 7:30-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Karaoke Night with DJ Chris 6-8pm. Free. River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win money and help out a local nonprofit organization. Cards $1-$5. 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.

DANCE

Bombshell Barbie’s Bar Bash Get ready to pink out and party at the Cross-Eyed Cricket! Come learn beginner line dances, the “Bomshel Stomp” and “Dance The Night.” Dress as Barbie, Ken, or wear anything pink, sparkly, and fabulous! Oct. 12, 8-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: mindfulmotionmentor@gmail.com. Free.

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance Each event will have some guidance and intention, the rest is up to you. Move with what moves you, allow some play, it’ll be fun! No experience necessary and drop in to you, to community, and to your own expression. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Through Dec. 6. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

FILM EVENTS

21st Annual Bend Film Festival

Your Annual Big Screen Binge is Back! The 21st annual Bend Film Festival is back from Oct. 10 to 13, promising four days packed with unparalleled entertainment. With over 100 films spanning genres from breathtaking nature documentaries to innovative shorts and gripping narrative features, there’s truly something for everyone! Thu, Oct. 10, Fri, Oct. 11, Sat, Oct. 12 and Sun, Oct. 13. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 541-03883378. info@bendfilm.org. $12-$250.

One Hand Clapping - Paul McCartney & Wings Filmed over four days at Abbey Road Studios in August 1974, the film provides an insight into the inner workings of the band as they work and play together in the studio. Including performances of tracks from Wings' masterpiece, "Band on the Run" (released in 1973) Sun, Oct. 13, 4-5:15pm. Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Court, Sisters. Contact: 541-549-8833. inquiries@ sistersmoviehouse.com. $16.

TUESDAY, OCT 15 AT 5:30PM

Drawing on folk, Americana and country influences, the British singer/songwriter Jade Bird has carved a niche for herself with raw, emotionally charged lyrics. Her latest EP, “Burn the Hard Drive,” delves into personal heartache, reflecting on loss and growth. Tue., Oct. 15, 8pm, Domino Room.

Courtesy Jade Bird Facebook

FREDERICK

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ARTS + CRAFTS

Adult Paint Parties at Bend Wine Bar

Indulge your creative side with our painting class at the Bend Wine Bar. Join us for a fun evening of painting and sipping on your favorite wine. BONUS: The Bend Wine Bar will offer happy hour prices to all attendees during class. Oct. 9, 6-8pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: 541-480-7491. sarahanneswoffer@gmail.com. $45.

First Peoples Celebration with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Explore and celebrate the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Join us for Tribal craft and artistry demonstrations, a showcase of traditional regalia and Native dancing, and a performance by the Native American, Grammy-nominated Black Lodge Singers. Oct. 12, 1-6pm. OSU-Cascades Campus, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-322-3100. events@osucascades.edu. Free.≠

FungiFest and Mushroom Show

Join us for the 8th Annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show at the Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory! This exciting event celebrates the fascinating world of mushrooms, showcasing the incredible diversity of fungi found right here in Central Oregon. Lectures/demos too! Oct. 12, 10am-3pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. Contact: 541-583-4395. info@snco.org. $15.

Watercolor Moons Workshop Watercolor Moons is a practice designed and taught by Amelia Morton, a lifelong artist based in Sisters. Suitable for beginners and experienced painters. Oct. 12, 10am-1pm. Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture, 68467 Three Creek Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0700. inquiries@ roundhousefoundation.org. $85.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Artist Showcase: James Parsons / Extreme Oregon at Makin’ it Local Makin’ it Local is honored to feature regionally acclaimed Central Oregon adventure photographer James Parsons / Extreme Oregon. The exhibition and print sale run through Oct. 22. James roams the wilderness areas of Oregon, searching for the state’s most extreme beauty. Sept. 27-Oct. 22, 10am-5:30pm. Makin’ It Local, 281 W Cascade Avenue, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-4722. hello@ makinitlocal.com. Free.

Cultivate LIVE! Get ready for Cultivate LIVE!- A growth summit for the natural products packaged goods industry in Central Oregon. Experience the pinnacle of entrepreneurial innovation at Cultivate Bend’s premier annual event dedicated to fostering growth and collaboration. Oct. 15, Noon-6pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: hello@cultivatebend.com. $40-$90.

THEATER

What The Dickens - Auditions Auditions for Silent Echo Theater Company’s production of What The Dickens will take place Oct. 13 and 14 from 7 to 9pm at Sisters Community Church. No preparation is required. Sides will be provided the night of auditions. Performances will take place December 5-15. Oct. 13, 7-9pm and Oct. 14, 7-9pm. Sisters Community Church, 1300 W McKenzie Hwy., Sisters. Contact: 541-390-2767. silentechotheatercompany@gmail.com. Free.

WORDS

Children of Darkness and Light by Lori Hellis Longtime Bend resident and retired criminal attorney Lori Hellis will present her true crime book, "Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell and the Story of a Murderous Faith." Oct. 10, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

Fall into OBOB Series Event: Leonard, My Life as a Cat by Carlie Sorosiak Join Roundabout Books for a free virtual event! Registration is required. Oct. 15, 6-7pm. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

Bat Box Building Workshop October is bat appreciation month! Come learn how to create your own bat nest box to support local bats and avoid property damage. A well-located bat box can decrease conflicts with these insect eaters while preserving the benefits of their presence. Oct. 11, 1-3pm. Big Sky Sports Complex, 21690 Neff Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-933-0182. jacob@ thinkwildco.org. $100 suggested donation.

Beaver Works Beaver Walk at Shevlin Park Join us on an Interpretive Beaver Walk at Shevlin Park. Learn to identify beaver evidence, understand the critical role that beavers play in our ecosystem, and more! We will meet in the Aspen Hall parking lot. Oct. 13, 3-5pm. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541316-0067. maureen@thinkwildco.org. Free.

Youth-Led Bird Walk Are you curious about the birds of Central Oregon? Looking to connect with other bird lovers like yourself? Join us for a morning bird walk led by our passionate youth volunteer and bird expert, Mason! Learn and share knowledge about our local feathered friends! Binoculars and field guides provided. Oct. 12, 9-11am. Tumalo Reservoir, Sisemore Rd, Bend. Contact: zoe@thinkwildco.org. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Planting Party Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. We have been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Oct. 15, 10am-2pm. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, outside Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-330-0017. event@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Volunteer Plant Monitoring at Wandering River Join us for a hands-on day tracking the success of our restoration plantings! You’ll help assess how well native plants are thriving in our project sites, contributing valuable data to future restoration efforts. A fun way to get outdoors and make an impact on local ecosystems! Oct. 9, 8am-4pm. Think Wild, 62410 Erickson Road, Bend. Contact: 541-699-1606. maureen@ thinkwildco.org. Free.abigail@hsco.org.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Building a Better Bend Lecture: Coming Together for Housing “Coming Together for Housing” looks at how we as a community can use the information we’ve learned about our housing crisis and come together for solutions. Oct. 15, 7-8:30pm. Open Space, 220 NE Lafayette, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. info@ openspace.studio. Free - RSVP.

Civic Resilience: Bridging Divides Post Election Registration required. With a focus on building resilient communities, three local experts in civics and community building will share their thoughts on how community members in our region can move forward and work together after the election, regardless of the results. Offered in-collaboration with SAGE (Senior Advocates for Generational Equity). Oct. 15, 6-7:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District Open House The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) is hosting an open house. Event Highlights: • Presentations & Speeches • Featuring Board Members, Local Partners & Landowners • Learn About the DSWCD’s Upcoming Measure Oct. 15, 5-8pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-550-6834. erin@deschutesswcd.org. Free.

Dog adoption event Herding Dog Rescue of Central Oregon will have an adoption day at Local Paws of Redmond during their Customer Appreciation event! Sould be a fun day to meet some of our dogs looking for furever homes. Adopt or consider fostering a dog! Oct. 12, 9:30am-2pm. Local Paws, 435 SW Evergreen Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-604-8990. HDRescueoregon.com. Free.

High Desert Innovation Fest Join us for the 2nd annual HD Innovation Fest, the premier early stage pitch competition showing off all the entrepreneurial spirit across industries in Central Oregon. Come to network and learn about the community, stay to vote for your favorite new company launching in the High Desert! Oct. 14, 5-7pm. The Haven CoWorking, 1001 Southwest Disk Drive, Bend. Contact: 253-468-4102. kyle@ centraloregoninnovation.com. Free.

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Local musician Eric Leadbetter, from the Leadbetter Band, performs vintage rock sounds with heavy/light jam sections. Leadbetter focuses on performing mainly original music with the occasional tasteful cover song choice. Sat., Oct.12, 8pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

Courtesy Leadbetter Band Facebook

CRUSH CANCER

Seafood Boil & Fundraiser

Join us as we wrap up our 2024 fundraiser with a check presentation, seafood boil, and music and a quilt auction We will also be kicking off the 2025 event with the OHSU Knight Institute present to explain our partnership Sunday, Oct 13th 3 - 6pm

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Pangaea Guild Hall hosts its first Masquerade Party with formal attire, masks, games and more

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Redmond’s Pangaea Guild Hall transforms into a masquerade ball on the evening of Oct. 12. This one-night-only event, hosted by owners Chris and Kari Trulsen, offers a dose of role play, cocktails, food and fun games.

Pangaea Guild Hall, known for its vintage charm, serves as a unique tabletop gaming space by day and a cafe-cocktail bar by night. Set in a 1930s house in downtown Redmond, it’s a haven for both gamers and those seeking a cozy, creative atmosphere.

“We wanted to create a space where people could come together, relax and have fun in a way you don’t find anywhere else,” Chris Trulsen told the Source Weekly. “That’s how we want to approach our events as well.”

For the masquerade, guests are invited to dress in their finest attire along with a masquerade mask. Pangaea will make up the craft cocktails and decadent hors d’oeuvres, as guests wander through rooms filled with tarot readings, card games and a fire pit outside fit for spooky storytelling. A photo booth, complete with playful props, will give attendees a chance to capture the night’s magic.

“It’s fun to give people a chance to dress fancy for a night,” says Trulsen. “There aren’t too many opportunities like that in Redmond, so I’m excited to see how creative people get with their costumes and masks.”

The masquerade ball is just the beginning of a string of themed events at Pangaea. On Oct. 26 it hosts its Halloween party, complete with a costume contest, the Saturday before Halloween. The Trulsens plan to continue hosting events through the holidays, bringing more festive cheer to Downtown Redmond.

“In the future, we would love to host a murder mystery night,” Trulsen hinted. “Where people can team up to solve a mystery while exploring the house, sipping on drinks and enjoying great food.”

$30

Pangaea Guild Hall is set to transform into a masquerade ball on Sat., Oct. 12 from 6-11pm.

Chris Trulsen

CALENDAR EVENTS

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Sisters City Council Candidate Forum

This is an in-person event. Questions can be submitted by the public only through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScG0g7o6xyNStrhM3MibekoHNQ_cNVD7T9IgxcuW29ydNecjw/viewform This is a free event open to the public and no registration is necessary. City Club and LWVDC Oct. 10, 6-7pm. Sisters-Camp Sherman RFPD Fire Station 701, 301 S Elm St., Sisters. Contact: 541-931-9096. Free.

Videograss x Slush Presents Search Party Videograss is back and their decades-long odyssey of senders and enders continues with Search Party. Oct. 10, 7-9:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

FUNDRAISING

2nd Annual Masquerade Ball Benefitting KIDS Center Get your tickets to the 2nd Annual Masquerade Ball benefitting KIDS Center! Dancing, cocktails, savory bites and sweet treats along with prizes and fantastic raffles! Put on that fancy dress or suit, grab your favorite mask and join us for a night to remember! Oct. 12, 7-10pm. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-306-4497. dross@kidscenter.org. $75.

4th Annual Customer Appreciation Event It’s our biggest event of the year! Free tote bag with freebies for the first 200 customers with any purchase, one-day deals, fundraising for local nonprofits, adoptable dogs, free Pup Cups, and over 14 national pet brands attending. Bring your dog and join us for a day of fun! Oct. 12, 9:30am-2pm. Local Paws, 435 SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-6048990. localpawsredmond@gmail.com. Free.

Adoption And Customer Appreciation Event Adoption and customer appreciation event. Street Dog Hero will be onsite with adoptable dogs, Kimball’s will have a raffle and giveaways. Oct. 12, 10am-2pm. Kimball’s Feed Store, 16695 Dillion Way, La Pine. Free. Battle of the Bands! Get ready for an afternoon of music, fun, and family-friendly vibes at our Battle of the Bands! Join us as local bands rock the stage, and help support the Ronald McDonald House. Enjoy great tunes, vote for your favorite band, and make a difference in our community! Oct. 12, 3-6pm. Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave #103, Bend. $20.

The Forever Homecoming “The Forever Homecoming”: This fundraising event will be celebrating Harmony Farm Sanctuary’s 10-year anniversary of rescuing hundreds of animals and creating a beautiful space where animals and people come to visit, volunteer and heal. There will be delicious food, live music and auction items. Oct. 10, 6-8pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. Contact: 248-860-3646. shari. harmonyfarmsanctuary@gmail.com. $110.

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Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tour 2024 Bend’s original Haunt Walk returns for one last season! Twenty-six one-hour tours over 2-nights. Escorted by museum guides you’ll stroll through Bend’s historic downtown stopping at locations where the past is brought back to life. Tours do not enter any buildings. Tickets only available online. Oct. 11, 4-9pm and Oct. 12, 4-9pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@deschuteshistory.org. $20. Walk to End Alzheimer’s Central Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Oct. 13, 11am-2pm. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Contact: 541-230-9594. kmbertholet@alz.org. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Rene Escobar Trunk Show Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Mark your calendars for our Rene Escobar Trunk Show. That’s right, for one day only Rene will showcase his entire collection of handcrafted mixed metal pieces in the gallery. It is an event you won’t want to miss! Oct. 12, 10am-5pm. Silverado, 1001 NW Wall St, #101., Bend. Contact: 541-322-8792. customerservice@silveradogallery.com. Free.

Schilling’s Patch With A View! (Pumpkin Patch) We are open normal business hours so you can plan to visit our pumpkin patch any day of the week. Find a great selection of specialty pumpkins, seasonal plants, fall decor, plus shop our end-of-season sales. The farm stand will be filled with seasonal favorites, snacks and drinks! Through Oct. 31. Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond HWY, Bend. Contact: 541-3230160. info@schillingsgardenmarket.com. Free.

Second Sunday Vintage Market Third annual Second Sunday Market located at Gathered Wares in the Old Iron Works District. Bend’s premiere vintage clothing and home goods market. Shop from various local vintage vendors and makers while you dance to live DJ.. Second Sunday of every month, 11am-3pm. Through Oct. 13. Gathered Wares, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Kids’ Monster Masquerade Calling all little monsters to come and play! This program is intended for children ages 3-10. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. During our Monster Masquerade, we’ll create our very own monster masks and have a monster dance party! Oct. 12, 11am-Noon. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541312-1062. Elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Open House - Discover the Heart of Waldorf Education Join us for an immersive Open House at the Waldorf School of Bend! This event offers parents and community members a chance to tour our classrooms, explore beautiful main lesson books created by students, and engage in conversations with both teachers and current parents. Please RSVP here: https:// form.jotform.com/232694839806168 Oct. 12, 10-11:30am. Waldorf School of Bend, 2150 NE Studio Rd. Suite 2, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8841. info@bendwaldorf.com. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

The Foraged Dinner Presented By Wild Rye Experience the fruits of the labor of foraging with a special dinner from chef and forager Karl Holl of Wild Rye at Brasada Ranch. Feast on a four-course dinner perfected with the season’s rarest mushrooms, gathered by Chef Karl himself from the surrounding high desert here in Central Oregon. Oct. 12, 6:30-9pm. 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Road, Powell Butte. $125.

BEER + DRINK

Beaux Freres Wine Dinner Join an exclusive wine dinner featuring the renowned Beaux Frères Winery. Savor a carefully curated multi-course menu paired with their exceptional Pinot Noirs, celebrated for their elegance and complexity. Enjoy an intimate experience with insights into the winery’s history, winemaking philosophy, and the art of food Oct. 10, 6-9pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-320-5024. $160.

Women Tasting Flights: Austria & Germany “Women Tasting Flights event.” 2 flights of 3 wines with 2 food pairings and a special guest presenter. A monthly group of Women connecting with Wine and one another. Come taste some fantastic wines from Austria & Germany with Rob Krupp from Schatzi Wines! Oct. 15, 5:30-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $66 including gratuity.

HEALTH + WELLNESS EVENTS

A Wellness Weekend with DJ Taz Rashid Join an incredible weekend filled with movement and music with DJ Taz! We’ll start the weekend with a Moving Meditation, followed by a fun and funky vinyasa flow, a dance party, and a workshop on how to build a yoga playlist! Fri, Oct. 11, 5-9pm, Sat, Oct. 12, 8am-8pm and Sun, Oct. 13, 8-10am. Still Water Yoga & Wellness, 1375 SE Wilson Ave. Suite 180, Bend. Contact: 541-728-3630. info@stillwateryoga.org. $299 for entire weekend.

Peri-menopause Education and Support Circle In this class we will explore the physical changes and emotions that arise during peri-menopause. This is an exciting transition in a woman’s life that should be honored and celebrated as an initiation into the Sacred Crone archetype. This circle will be led by educator and herbalist Athena Rose. Oct. 12, 11am-1pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $55. Yoga for Hips + Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) Join Heather Furtney for a deep hip release yoga class followed by a Yoga Nidra guided “sleep yoga” meditation. In the hip release we will touch on all ranges of motion in the hip joint, with most emphasis on the hip flexors. No experience necessary! Oct. 13, 5-6:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20.

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it comes to his music. Many of his songs contain themes revolved around drug abuse, queer life and rural American life. Thu., Oct. 10, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Courtesy Willi Carlisle Facebook

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Birria, Boba, Bowls, Burgers and More Redmond boasts a booming food cart scene

By Jared Rasic

o many food carts in Central Oregon and so little time to try them all. We at the Source Weekly spend so much time writing about the Bend food scene that we sometimes forget to check in on what is a thriving and vibrant culinary town filled with a robust depth of regional and cultural delicacies. An article on every single food cart in Redmond would be entirely too unwieldy, so this week we’re taking a look at the food cart lots in general — but let us know if there are any specific carts you’d like us to take a look at in the future. Let’s dive in!

Redmond Food Park

You’ve got to respect what Redmond Food Park is doing by focusing on being a family- friendly and alcohol-free food cart lot. It’s nice to not have to worry about drunken shenanigans all the time and by making Redmond Food Park basically feel like a picnic ground, it’s a destination spot for families in the summer.

The lot has a nice selection of food carts that are different enough from one another so everyone can find something they like. Bobalastic has boba tea and also a wide variety of snack foods and desserts that’s perfect for kids, with chili dogs, nachos and waffle cones for even the pickiest of kid eaters. Crazy Gyros has a massive menu of different types of shawarma and kababs (with some mouthwatering falafel). Crazy Phillysteaks has a solid selection of cheesesteaks, burgers, poppers and fries (including a lamb cheesesteak that’s now on my list of upcoming food comas). La Birria Republic is focused exclusively on smoky and tender birria (with the most underrated of birria dishes on the menu: Ramen Birria!). Rockin’ Roasters serves coffee and ice cream to exhausted parents and kids about ready for nap time. Don’t give them the coffee, though. Or do, I don’t know you!

Blacksmith Public House

Quickly becoming one of the most popular spots in Redmond, Blacksmith Public House has won “Best Bar in Redmond” for the last two years in the Source Weekly’s readers’ poll. With their own home-brewed coffee and fresh pastries, they’re also much more than just a bar (although their Flaming Lemonade cocktail is legendary). Plus, they also have a stacked lineup of food trucks including Homeslice Tavern Style Pizza, the comfort food of The Hot Potato, The Kilted Kitchen (whose 17-hour brisket is to die for), Botanas El Paraiso with authentic Mexican dishes and desserts, the magicians at Cascade Alchemy Bowls serving health-conscious and exquisitely crafted bowls of goodness. And, of course, That Guy’s Bistro, plating up the fattest and juiciest “fillys” and burgers you can possibly imagine.

1/8th Street Patio Food Trucks & Taphouse

Located next to the High Desert Music Hall, 1/8th Street also has a diverse selection of trucks. Five Miles Taphouse will set you up with all of your beer, cider, wine and other beverage needs. I’ve had my eyes on VJ’s Meatball Subs for quite some time and can’t wait to try their Chicken Parm. The Mighty Greek has been making some of Central Oregon’s best dolmades and souvlaki for almost five years. El Changoleon is serving up tortas, quesadillas and burritos with an authentic eye on preparation and flavor. Also, the Wagyu Burger Joint jalapeño pepper jack burger is a hell of a thing.

Wild Ride Brewing

We can’t forget the OG: Wild Ride Brewing has been open for over a decade in Redmond and has proven it has the right combo of things to remain a popular spot — especially when there are so many lots to choose from.

“There are a lot of reasons a customer would visit Wild Ride,” says General Manager Brian Mitchell. “The brewery experience, beer lineup, casual/fun/ hangout environment and certainly the food trucks are some of the reasons customers will come to Wild Ride. From a food truck perspective, we believe in quality, consistency and service. We also believe in variety, so the mix of different food available at the food trucks is important. So, from our experience, there isn’t just that one thing, or special ingredient, that makes a food truck lot popular and successful. It takes a lot of hard work, commitment, dedication, and, at the end of the day, the highest of quality and service to make the customer experience great.”

With food trucks like the comfort-style FoodFellas, fish-and-chips-forward Wild Catch, the always amazing Shred Town, Red Road Pizza Co. (try their Devil’s Lake pie) and the Japanese truck Fuji, there’s no chance of not finding the perfect dish.

With a family friendly downstairs and a 21+ upstairs (including video lottery), Otto’s Landing has its space dialed in beautifully. When I asked if there was a certain formula to crafting the perfect lot, manager Tyra Reeder helped me understand.

“I think it’s having space for every kind of visitor. Whether it's a family with tiny kiddos, a couple, blind date or just a group of friends. Having a lot of different areas for people to feel like they're out and about but have their own ‘property’ for their crew. Quality and variety for the food trucks. Want 21+? Go upstairs and enjoy the adults-only deck for sunset, two pool tables or dart boards, three couches in the lounge area with the 85-inch TV to watch your favorite team. Want to bring all the kids? There's a play area on the main floor with books and toys and an arcade game,” Reeder explained.

With a great selection of carts, like the always delicious Red Beard Barbecue, ¡ÓRALE!’s amazing quesabirria tacos, the amazing cauliflower tots from Blackstone Pizza and Salad or the classic Hawaiian plate lunches from Hapa, Otto’s has a wide umbrella for Redmond to bask under.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

General Duffy’s always has something interesting going on — which is probably why it’s impossible to open up Instagram without seeing a friend soaking up the General’s country/rock vibes with tons of live music and expertly curated food truck choices. From the incredible Sally’s Wok, to Baitong on Wheels and their sinfully addictive crispy garlic chicken, to the classic flavors of El Poblanito to the Central Oregon staple of Goody’s and the creole excellence of Roux, Duffy’s is a Redmond institution for a reason.

What’s your favorite Redmond food cart lot?

Otto’s Landing

Courtesy 1/8th Street Patio Food Trucks & Taphouse

Courtesy Wild Ride Brewing

1/8th Street Patio Food Trucks & Taphouse

Wild Ride Brewing

By Nicole Vulcan

In Redmond, a Vegan Potluck Tradition

Anyone who eats food is welcome

Every month, a group of foodies with a plant-based mentality gather in Redmond to share good food and build community. The Redmond Vegan Potluck was started a number of years ago by Holly and Andrew Hoeksema, who held the meetings first at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and later at the Redmond Library, cur-

special guest speakers, such as Robine Bots from the local animal rescue group, Harmony Farm Sanctuary. At each event, the focus is on creating a welcoming environment to learn about plant-based lifestyles.

“There are some folks who come that are strict vegans, some vegetarians, omnivores, raw foodies, and the

“The idea behind the group was to have a space where people could come together and share plant-based/vegan meals and build community here locally.”

- Samantha McConnell-Smith

rent group organizer Samantha McConnell-Smith told the Source Weekly. This month, the event will be held at the High Desert Music Hall on Oct. 16 at 6pm.

“The idea behind the group was to have a space where people could come together and share plant-based/vegan meals and build community here locally,” wrote McConnell-Smith. “We welcome all people to come, even if they’re not vegan. We love the opportunity to both eat/try delish food with each other and share it with new people! We only ask that the food brought be vegan/free from animal products. Also, bringing their own utensils/ plates is requested. I usually bring extra in case people don’t have any.”

In addition to the potluck, the group has also had movie nights and

whole gambit. We don’t believe in shaming folks…we want to share and maybe expose people to new foods and/ or ideas,” McConnell-Smith explained.

This month’s potluck theme is “Autumn Bounty.” More information can be found on the group’s Facebook group page, Vegan and Plant-Based Redmond OR: facebook.com/veganplantbasedRedmondOregon/.

Redmond Vegan Potluck Wed., Oct. 16, 6pm High Desert Music Hall

818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond facebook.com/veganplantbasedRedmondOregon/

Participants enjoy a past Vegan Potluck at High Desert Music Hall in Redmond.

Courtesy Vegan and Plant-Based Redmond OR

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The hardest thing about attending a film festival is building the schedule.

It’s a terrible feeling spending all that time and money to catch a bunch of films across three or four days of a fest and then find out that you missed all the ones garnering the most buzz. FOMO hits hard when everyone is asking if you’ve seen the talk of the fest and you’ve not only missed it completely, but it’s sold out the rest of the festival as well. I’ve had multiple people this year approach me and ask me if BendFilm would ever build an algorithm that would automatically build their schedule so they didn’t have to worry about missing anything and could instead just focus on the films, panels and parties themselves.

Since everyone is different and what people enjoy is subjective, an algorithm choosing your Bend Film Festival schedule wouldn’t take into consideration the different types of people and the varying degrees of love they have for different genres and styles. So, with that said, I’m going to try to build the ideal schedule for whatever type of person you might be. I’ll be running around the fest all weekend long, so if you have any questions, you can just run up and poke me. Let’s give it a shot.

Thursday, Oct. 10

It’s always a good idea not to overdo it on the opening night of a film festival. I usually try to only catch one or two films and then hit the opening night party so I can get a vibe check of the festival, which then informs how I schedule the rest of my weekend and whether I lean more heavily into panels, parties and discussions or whether I just mainline movies from top to bottom.

I always like starting with something life-affirming and inspiring, so I would start the week with the 2:45pm screening of “Firebreak,” a hugely crowd-pleasing documentary about formerly incarcerated folks becoming professional firefighters. With filmmaker Kenzie Bruce in attendance, this will be the perfect way to start the fest. Follow this up with the opening night program, “Rez Ball” at the Tower Theater. Not only is it an amazing and inspirational film, but director Sydney Freeland will be in attendance as well. Catching the opening night film is always a good idea because it allows you to take the temperature of the festival from the jump, which you then really get a handle on at the opening night party. This year the party starts at 8:15pm at The Capitol downtown and will be the perfect venue in which to mingle with the filmmakers and festival producers. Don’t rage too hard because you have a busy day tomorrow.

The Bend Film Festival Primer

How to build a schedule, one movie at a time

By Jared Rasic

Friday, Oct. 11

The shorts block titled “Encounters” is already close to, if not completely sold out at 10 am at Tin Pan Theater, but I have to recommend the block because shorts like the absurdest and hilarious “Tennis, Oranges,” the breathtaking “A Body Called Life” and the singularly delightful “im in love with edgar allen poe” shouldn’t be missed. This should also give you enough time to make it to The Capitol at 11:30am and the first panel of the fest: “Truth - The Final Frontier: How Docs Can Change the Face of America,” featuring a discussion among several of the doc filmmakers from the festival competition lineup, chatting with juror Bojana Sandic.

Now you should have time for some lunch and hydration before you head to the First Features panel back at The Capitol at 1:30pm. Visionary director Karyn Kusama (“Girlfight,” “Jennifer’s Body,” “Destroyer”) is in attendance, discussing the world of feature filmmaking with several of Bend Film Festival’s Narrative Competition filmmakers. These discussions are why film festivals exist in the first place, and this one in particular should not be missed. Kusama has been ahead of her time for her entire career, so much so that she has always been working on another level than most of her peers. Hearing her talk will be a privilege.

From here you can either head to Volcanic Theatre Pub for the 3:15pm screening of Kusama’s “Girlfight” (with her in attendance), or head to Regal for the 3:45pm screening of the “On the Verge” shorts block. Featuring blisteringly original shorts like “Loser,” “WOACA,” “Marion” and “Hoodie,” this block is unforgettable in about a dozen different ways.

Now we have several branches in which you could follow. You can either go to the 6 pm screening of “The Spirit

of Halloweentown” at Regal (a joyous celebration of the wonderful weirdness of Oregon), the 6:30pm music videos block at VTP or the 6:30 pm screening of the touching and hilarious deconstruction of lifelong friendship: “Adult Best Friends.” All three screenings have filmmakers in attendance, so there will be fascinating Q&As following the films, no matter what you choose.

I think we’ve seen enough movies for today, so now it’s time to head to the 8 pm Friday Night Afterparty at Bunk & Brew. If you can only make one party at the fest, this is usually the one. Now go home and get some rest, you party monster.

Saturday, Oct. 12

There’s so much to do and so little time. I bet you’re gonna sleep in because you went so hard at Bunk & Brew (you’re an icon), so let’s plan for the first event to be the 11am panel at The Capitol “Conquering Indie Filmmaking” featuring the Sundance legend John Cooper moderating a discussion among Karyn Kusama, Effie (“Dear White People”) Brown and Rebecca (“The Kite Runner”) Yeldham about their work and how to sustain a career in indie filmmaking.

Next, either check out the 12:15pm screening of “Destroyer” with Karyn Kusama at the Tower, the 1 pm screening of gorgeous indigenous documentary “Sugarcane” in Madras or the 1:45pm shorts block “Art Every Day” (at Open Space). I’m obviously biased for the shorts, but “Art Every Day” has some of the best shorts in the entire festival, like the melancholic beauty of “Deep in My Heart is a Song” and the sneakily intense class struggle of “The Masterpiece.”

Somewhere in there you should eat and hydrate so you can enjoy the 4:45pm screening at Regal of “The Cigarette Surfboard” with filmmaker and surfboard in attendance. It’s a quirky and

eye-opening doc, perfect for this community of people who genuinely care about the environment.

This will give you enough time to catch ”Mamifera,” at 6:30pm (also at Regal) one of my absolute favorite narrative features of the year. The intimacy on display feels so real and so universal that I found myself completely lost in the story and never wanted to stop spending time with such lovely, flawed humans.

If you caught “Mamifera” it means you missed the awards ceremony, so now you have to choose between catching the new Sebastian Stan film “A Different Man” at 8:45pm at the Tower or hitting the Saturday Night Wrap Party at VTP (9pm). It depends on how partied out you are!

Sunday, Oct. 13

Sunday is the perfect day for catching all the award winners you missed during the festival. Just make sure to time everything perfectly enough to catch the 1 pm screening of the groundbreaking and mesmerizing documentary “!AITSA” at Open Space and then the closing night film at the Tower at 6:30pm, Sean Baker’s new masterpiece “Anora.” Other than those two movies, the day is yours. Most years it feels like a lot of the movies submitted to the festival revolve around a few key thematic touchstones. This year I asked Bend Film Festival Programming Director Selin Sevinc if she found any similarities between the movies. Her answer not just describes the difference between the movies, but between those of us watching them: “When I scan the program, the keywords that jump out to me are chaos, turmoil, love, humor, joy and a lot of effort to reach out, heal, get better, do better, be better,” says Sevinc. “Many characters this year are rebelling against their circumstances in creative, unexpected and unpredictable ways, and somehow, thankfully, coming out the other side with a lot to say about where they've been and where they want to go. I personally find life to be an epic struggle, and I love the characters in this year's program for their willingness to take on that challenge with humor, love and creativity. Hard not to be inspired by them in the face of our own personal struggles.” Come down and be a part of something special.

21st Annual Bend Film Festival Oct. 10-13, 2024

Check https://bendfilm.org/ for tickets, showtimes, locations and all things Bend Film Festival.

A still from the film, "Rez Ball," the opening night film showing at the Tower.

Courtesy BendFilm

Celebrate the Fungus Amongst Us Sunriver to host the 8th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show

By Damian Fagan

Mark your calendar for the 8th annual Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show which kicks off Thursday, Oct. 10 in Sunriver. This is a family-friendly event which celebrates the fantastic world of fungi. Budding mycologists and ‘shroom enthusiasts will have various opportunities to engage in programs that cover subjects such as: cooking with mushrooms, field trips, honing identification skills and much more.

The keynote presentation kicks off the festival on Thursday night at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, from 5:30-6:30 pm, with guest speaker Jeremy Collison of Salish Sea Mushrooms.

“Our forests are connected in ways that we are only beginning to understand,” said Collison. “We can use our knowledge of these interactions to recognize the subtle ways our woodlands tell us about the mushrooms that inhabit them.”

His presentation, “The Forest’s Hidden Tapestry,” will be at 5:30 pm,

following a meet-and-greet session which starts at 4:30 pm at the Nature Center. Light refreshments will be served and the cost is $10. The talk will surprise you with new perspectives of the myriad of organisms also searching for mushrooms.

On Friday, members of the Central Oregon Mushroom Club and other trip leaders will be out scouring the forests for fungi, from 9 am to 2 pm, to be displayed at the festival. For those interested in learning more about mushroom identification and where to find mushrooms, register for one of the field trips which leaves from SNCO.

Also on Friday, after the field trips, Sunriver Resort’s chef Joshua Hedrick serves a five-course mushroom-themed culinary delight. The Mushroom Dinner starts at 5 pm and costs $90 per person and space is limited. To preview the delicious menu, check out events page on the Sunriver Resort website.

Fungi Fest starts at 10 am on Saturday with a full slate of programs and numerous vendors on hand starting with a guided fungi walk at 10:30 am around the Nature Center grounds (this will repeat at 12:30 pm), and followed by presentations on growing mushrooms (11 am), cooking demonstration (noon), and using mushrooms for dyeing fabric (1pm) at the SNCO amphitheater. Collison will give another talk at 2pm and the event wraps up by 3pm.

Vendors at the Mushroom Marketplace will be selling mushrooms, art, medicinals, field guides and more. Volunteers from Lane County’s Cascade

Mycological Club will staff an identification table to answer questions on mushroom ID, as well as talking about the various mushrooms on the display table. There will also be a kid’s room to explore, with craft and art projects and fungi face painting.

“We would love to have volunteers, and shifts are three hours,” said Kelli Neumann, SNCO community education and conservation manager. “This is a super fun event to volunteer for, you get to meet lots of local mushroom gurus and lunch is provided!” If interested, email Kelli at kelli@snco.org.

Advance online registration saves $1 off each festival admission, but tickets are also available at the door. SNCO

and SROA members get in for free. Reservations for the keynote address, mushroom dinner, and to join one of the Friday field trips are also available online. See a complete schedule or to register for events at snco.org.

8th Annual Sunriver Fungi Fest and Mushroom Show Thu., Oct. 10-Sat., Oct. 12 Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory 57245 River Rd., Sunriver fungifest.snco.org $15 adults, $10 children (ages 4-12), free children 4 and under free; various membership discounts apply

Volunteers staff the identification table.

Display exhibit of local mushrooms.

Photos by Damian Fagan

By Savannah Mendoza

A Picture-Perfect Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the season with family-friendly activities, scenic views and seasonal delights at Schilling Garden Market’s 5th Annual “The Patch With a View”

As the crisp autumn air sweeps through Central Oregon and the leaves transform to vibrant hues, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by wandering through a pumpkin patch framed by the Cascade mountains. Whether you’re seeking that perfect pumpkin or simply looking for a peaceful place to connect with loved ones and nature, Schilling’s Garden Market provides an unforgettable setting to do just that.

Conveniently located between Redmond and Bend, Schilling’s Garden Market is hosting its 5th Annual “The Patch With a View,” throughout October. Open seven days a week, this family-friendly event draws visitors from across the region to immerse themselves in the magic of fall.

Originally established as a plant nursery in the late 1970s, Schilling’s Garden Market has evolved into much more. It now features a farm stand, fire pits, cornhole, a hay maze and a series of educational workshops. Visitors will find a variety of pumpkins, including the unique Jade Knight variety, along with a selection of seasonal decor to bring autumn into their homes.

“It’s my favorite time of year here,” says Breanna Sommerville, marketing and events director at Schilling’s Garden Market. “With the leaves changing and our seasonal plant offerings, once the pumpkins arrive, it becomes even more visually pleasing and whimsical -- it feels like a fall wonderland.”

Families and children can explore a scavenger hunt from the farm stand, which leads them on a fun, guided tour around the property. Kids can also enjoy meeting the resident animals, including donkeys, goats and chickens. “We see a lot of families slowing down and really taking in the gorgeous season of change,” says Sommerville. “It’s a special time for people to enjoy the property for what it is.”

“We love bringing our community together,” Sommerville adds. “This season is so beautiful and because our property used to be an old nursery, there are large trees that showcase the fall colors. It’s become a sweet fall family tradition for people to visit year after year.”

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Schilling’s Garden Market The Patch With a View Sep., 27-Oct., 31 Schilling’s Garden Market 64640 Old Bend Redmond Hwy, Bend

Find a great selection of specialty pumpkins, seasonal décor and family-friendly festivities at Schilling’s Garden Market through Oct. 31.

Courtesy Schilling’s Garden Market Instagram

IT’S YO TIME!

CRAFT CR Hemp Beverages Reach New Summit

Pacific Hemp Beverage Summit Explores THC drinks Friday at Silver Moon

By Brian Yaeger

Just three months ago, I wrote about the three Bend beverage makers who noticed how the 2018 federal Farm Bill spelled out that products containing 0.3% dry-weight volume of THC are legal to produce, distribute and sell. It essentially translates to being able to consume drinks that boast a low-key 2 milligrams of hemp-derived (but not marijuana-derived) THC, including in public. These are unlike beverages sold at dispensaries, which pack as much as 100 mg of THC.

While the Farm Bill’s primary objective is to support local farmers and artisanal agriculture, it dovetails with the growing backlash to alcohol consumption across all demographics, including people in their 20s.

Those three local purveyors — Shift Naturals, Ascend (Ablis) and Altitude — are part of the national Hemp Beverage Alliance, based in Lakewood, Colorado. The HBA started as eight brands holding informal, weekly conversations about this new class of social beverages. It’s since blossomed into an organization with over 200 hemp-aligned member-companies on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. Roughly half are brands in the new “hemp bev” space.

It’s bringing the party — well, the inaugural Pacific Hemp Beverage Summit — to Bend on Friday, Oct. 11 for a symposium and panel discussions at Silver Moon Brewing. (Which, despite making a cannabis terpene-infused IPA, does not make hemp beverages. It does sell them, including Shift).

Says Silver Moon owner James Watts, “For several years now, we’ve considered Silver Moon to be a hub of craft beverages…With ‘Sober October,’ it just makes good sense that we offer alternative options. The CBD and THC beverages have been a huge hit, and it’s nice to know that we are offering something for everyone.”

Christopher Lackner is the executive director of the HBA. He says the organization’s goal “is to have hemp beverages anywhere beer, wine and hard seltzer are available. Whether it’s

a hockey game, a concert, a fine dining experience or a backyard picnic, hemp beverages should be there alongside the other adult beverage options.”

One reason Lackner may have opened with hockey games: Minnesota was the first state to legalize THC-infused hemp beverages — which explains why the Land of 10,000 Lakes accounts for more HBA member brands than any other state. Oregon is, as one might expect, an early adopter.

“As the voice of the hemp beverage industry,” adds Lackner, “we are moving the category forward by partnering with distributors and alcohol partners, working with regulators, and developing best practices for the industry.”

In the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, nearly half the states in every region allow for such products. While Kentucky and Florida are already online and Georgia is set to see hemp beverages on shelves and on tap soon, California may reverse course, which Lackner notes would be “catastrophic” for the industry. He adds, “Thankfully, Senator Wyden [D-OR] recently announced a commonsense solution that would create a regulatory framework for our category.”

Friday’s pioneering Summit follows in the footsteps of the Hemp Beverage Festival and Conference held earlier this year in Minnesota by offering opportunities for education, networking and collaboration for all interested parties. It includes panels on subjects ranging from “Navigating Changing Federal and State Regulations for Hemp-Infused Beverages,” to “Strategies and Challenges for the Hemp Beverage Supply Chain.” General admission to the summit costs $150, but the sampling portion of the Summit (accompanied by live music) is from 5:30 to 8 pm and is free to anyone over 21.

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By Brendan Emmett Quigley

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36. Kayak pusher

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46. Records from the '80s

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ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 2010, Edurne Pasaban became the first woman to climb the world's tallest 14 mountains, reaching the top of Shishapangma in China. In 2018, Taylor Demonbreun arrived in Toronto, Canada, completing a quest in which she visited every sovereign nation on the planet in 18 months. In 1924, explorer Alexandra David-Néel pulled off the seemingly impossible feat of visiting Lhasa, Tibet, when that place was still forbidden to foreigners. Be inspired by these heroes as you ruminate about what frontier adventures you will dare to enjoy during the next six months. Design a plan to get all the educational and experimental fun you need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Alnwick Garden is an unusual network of formal gardens in northeast England. Among its many entertaining features is the Poison Garden, which hosts 100 species of toxic and harmful plants like hemlock, strychnine, and deadly nightshade. It's the most popular feature by far. Visitors enjoy finding out and investigating what's not good for them. In accordance with astrological omens, Scorpio, I invite you to use this as an inspirational metaphor as you take inventory of influences that are not good for you. Every now and then, it's healthy to acknowledge what you don't need and shouldn't engage with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Sagittarian Tom Rath is an inspirational author who at age 49 has managed to stay alive even though he has wrangled with a rare disease since he was 16. He writes, “This is what I believe we should all aim for: to make contributions to others’ lives that will grow infinitely in our absence. A great commonality we all share is that we only have today to invest in what could outlive us.” That's always good advice for everyone, but it's especially rich counsel for you Sagittarians in the coming months. I believe you will have a special capacity to dispense your best gifts those who need and want them.

solidify your foundations in the coming months. Gather resources you will need for long-term projects. Be a connoisseur of the raw materials that will assure future success in whatever way you define success.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, you may be tempted to spar and argue more than usual. You could get sucked into the fantasy that it would make sense to wrangle, feud, and bicker. But I hope you sublimate those tendencies. The same hot energy that might lead to excessive skirmishing could just as well become a driving force to create robust harmony and resilient unity. If you simply dig further into your psyche’s resourceful depths, you will discover the inspiration to bargain, mediate, and negotiate with élan. Here’s a bold prediction: Healing compromises hammered out now could last a long time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Question #1: "What subjects do you talk about to enchant and uplift a person who’s important to you?" Answer #1: "You talk about the feelings and yearnings of the person you hope to enchant and uplift.” Question #2: "How do you express your love with maximum intelligence?” Answer #2: "Before you ask your allies to alter themselves to enhance your relationship, you ask yourself how you might alter yourself to enhance your relationship." Question #3: "What skill are you destined to master, even though it's challenging for you to learn?" Answer #3: "Understanding the difference between supple passion and manic obsession."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn writer Susan Sontag was a public intellectual. She was an academic with a scholarly focus and an entertaining commentator on the gritty hubbub of popular culture. One of my favorite quotes by her is this one: “I like to feel dumb. That’s how I know there’s more in the world than me.” In other words, she made sure her curiosity and open-mindedness flourished by always assuming she had much more to learn. I especially recommend this perspective to you in the coming weeks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Salem Witch Trials took place in Massachusetts from 1692 to 1693. They were ignorant, superstitious prosecutions of people accused of practicing witchcraft. The modern holiday known as Freethought Day happens every October 12, the anniversary of the last witch trial. The purpose of this jubilee is to encourage us to treasure objective facts, to love using logic and reason, and to honor the value of critical thinking. It’s only observed in America now, but I propose we make it a global festival. You Aquarians are my choice to host this year’s revelries in celebration of Freethought Day. You are at the peak of your ability to generate clear, astute, liberating thoughts. Show us what it looks like to be a lucid, unbiased observer of reality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A YouTube presenter named Andy George decided to make a chicken sandwich. But he didn't buy the ingredients in a store. He wanted to make the sandwich from scratch. Over the next six months, he grew wheat, ground it into flour, and used it to bake bread. He milked a cow to make cheese and butter. He got sea salt from ocean water and grew a garden of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and dill for toppings. Finally, he went to a farm, bought a chicken, and did all that was necessary to turn the live bird into meat for the sandwich. In describing his process, I’m not suggesting you do something similar. Rather, I'm encouraging you to be thorough as you

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1819, Gemini entrepreneur Francois-Louis Cailler became the first chocolatier to manufacture chocolate bars. His innovation didn’t save any lives, cure any disease, or fix any injustice. But it was a wonderful addition to humanity’s supply of delights. It enhanced our collective joy and pleasure. In the coming months, dear Gemini, I invite you to seek a comparable addition to your own personal world. What novel blessing might you generate or discover? What splendid resource can you add to your repertoire?

CANCER (June 21-July 22): *Ayurnamat* is a word used by the Inuit people. It refers to when you long for the relaxed tranquility that comes from not worrying about what can't be changed. You wish you could accept or even welcome the truth about provocative situations with equanimity. Now here's some very good news, Cancerian. In the coming weeks, you will not just yearn for this state of calm, but will also have a heightened ability to achieve it. Congratulations! It's a liberating, saintlike accomplishment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Healing will be more available to you than usual. You're extra likely to attract the help and insight you need to revive and restore your mind, soul, and body. To get started, identify two wounds or discomforts you would love to alleviate. Then consider the following actions: 1. Ruminate about what helpers and professionals might be best able to assist you. Make appointments with them. 2. Perform a ritual in which you seek blessings from your liveliest spirit guides and sympathetic ancestors. 3. Make a list of three actions you will take to make yourself feel better. 4. Treat this process not a somber struggle, but as a celebration of your mounting vitality.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Beatles were the best-selling band of all time and among the most influential, too. Their fame and fortune were well-earned. Many of the 186 songs they composed and recorded were beautiful, interesting, and entertaining. Yet none of four members of the band could read music. Their brilliance was intuitive and instinctual. Is there a comparable situation in your life, Virgo? A task or skill that you do well despite not being formally trained? If so, the coming months will be a good time to get better grounded. I invite you to fill in the gaps in your education.

Homework: What have you denied yourself even though it would be good for you? Write a note giving yourself permission. Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY

A COLUMN THAT FOSTERS DEEPER LOVE BETWEEN COUPLES

By Dr. Jane Guyn

Ghosted in Bend

Dear

Dr. Jane,

I’m a 39-year-old single woman. I have a great job, a nice place and a real ly cute dog. Overall, I’m happy. The problem’s been dating. The men my age don’t usually have the maturity I’m looking for and most older men seem incredibly entitled. A while back, I connected with a mid-50s man here. He’s not my physical type — he’s not incredibly fit, but we had a good connection in lots of ways. He took care of my plants and my dog when I traveled for work, and we were good friends who cared for each other without worrying about the future. The sex was great because we’re both pretty kinky. Everything seemed great, but early last month he ghosted me for no appar ent reason. We had a great time together one Friday and that Saturday he stopped communicating completely — wouldn’t answer my texts or voice mails at all. At first, I was worried that something serious had happened to him, but he’s a social media influencer and I can see his posts, so I know he’s OK. It’s obviously over, but I’m super confused about what happened. The lack of closure is killing me. What should I do?

—Ghosted in Bend

Dear Ghosted,

It’s the season for ghosts — and not just the BBC sitcom kind. Fall’s in the air, leaves are flying, and most summer clothes are packed away. Unfortunately, “ghosting” — which is defined as when someone unilaterally cuts off communication with a friend, lover or family member without warn ing or explanation — has become a common part of life. Of course, a friend or lover can disconnect without com municating at any time of the year, but during autumn it’s particularly diffi cult because sweater season’s such a romantic and cozy time for intimacy and connection.

I’m so sorry that this happened. Here are three things I hope will help: Release him: It’s good that you real ize the situation’s over. Trying to work things out is likely a waste of your time and emotional energy. People who ghost others do it because they don’t have good conflict resolution skills. His way of communicating is likely embed ded into his personality and there’s nothing you can do to change that. He would definitely benefit from personal growth work — or even better, therapy, but you can’t make that happen. Enjoy any good memories that you have and let him go.

Receive help: a friend or maybe talk to a therapist about him. It’s extremely hurtful when someone ghosts you. You probably feel rejected and confused by what happened. Ghosting creates an ambiguous and unresolved loss. It’s a good time to do some personal work as you let go of

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Seeing your house sit on the market without any bites is the ultimate frustration. And unfortunately, some sellers are in that tricky spot today. According to data from the National Association of Realtors, the average time a house spends on the market has increased over the past few years.

A recent post from Realtor.com notes a similar trend: “During the week ending Sept. 14, homes stayed on the market eight days longer compared to last year. With more choices available and mortgage rates expected to fall, buyers are taking their time, which means sellers will need to be patient and flexible.”

Some of that is because inventory has gone up, so buyers have more options. And higher mortgage rates have defi nitely slowed demand over the past two years, and that’s out of your control. But here’s the secret. There’s something you can control – it's also where those oth er sellers missed the mark. They didn’t work with the right agent.

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1. Competitive Pricing: One of the most critical factors in selling your home quickly is setting the right price. A local real estate agent will do a com petitive market analysis by reviewing recent sales and current listings for your area. Then, they’ll use that data to make sure your home is priced accu rately for today’s market. This strate gic pricing approach is the best way to

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2. The Home’s Condition: Homes that are well maintained, have great curb appeal and are updated with modern finishes tend to sell faster. So, if speed is a priority, make sure your house makes a great first impression. An agent is a key resource on what

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