Source Weekly October 13, 2022

EDITOR’S NOTE:

I know you’re over there, enjoying this gorgeous fall weather and all, but with this issue, we’re here to tell you that your idyllic days of riding bikes in perfect temps, watching the leaves turn yellow and red, will soon be replaced by…. Total. Winter. Doom.

Just kidding!

It’s Central Oregon, after all, and around these parts, each of the four seasons gives the outdoorsy among us plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Our All Things Winter issue is bringing some of the excitement of the season to you now, while you’re still wrapped comfortably in your fall-time bliss, so that you can get planning all the snowy fun you’re about to have. So open up this issue and enjoy stories about prepping for the backcountry, insider tips on Nordic skiing, where to get affordable gear amid rising prices, workshops and ski films, and even a story about where to find bike rides during the winter months.

Enjoy, and thanks for reading!

Local pumpkins galore! Thanks to @somewhere_thats_green for tagging us in this fall photo. This plant

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OPINION

Vote Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Oregon

District 5

We endorsed Jamie McLeod-Skin ner, an attorney, engineer and Regional Emergency Coordina tor in the primary when she knocked out Kurt Schrader, and our endorse ment stands in the general election, too. McLeod-Skinner has worked to introduce herself and share ideas with not just those of the Democratic party that she falls under, but rural and con servative voters, too.

She’s served as a city councilor on the Santa Clara, California, City Council and as a city manager for the city of Phoenix, Ore gon. She also has experience in water resource planning, hav ing worked in Bosnia as a reconstruc tion and water program manager for the Internation al Rescue Committee. She’s a strong advocate for more resources and advocacy for vet erans.

Calling herself a “rural Democrat,” McLeod-Skinner takes a balanced approach to hot-button issues includ ing gun control, being in favor of things like waiting periods before gun sales, universal background checks, regulat ing bump stocks and limiting military assault-style weapons.

Congressional District 5 is a new district with newly drawn lines that connect the voters of Bend and Central Oregon with those as far away as the Sellwood Bridge in the Portland metro politan area. Any candidate who wants to win in this district, where there is no incumbent, has the tough job of not only introducing themselves to a large contingent of people who have never seen the candidate at work, but also, convincing voters that they’re the best candidate for the job.

Republican candidate Lori ChavezDeRemer has failed at that.

The number of fabrications coming

out of Chavez-DeRemer’s campaign are many. However, the most potent rea son for concern is her lackluster abili ty to show up for the people of Central Oregon. Back in April, ahead of the pri mary, Chavez-DeRemer’s campaign told us they “look forward to building a relationship as we move forward to the general [election].” That has not mate rialized. Chavez-DeRemer has cher rypicked who she will talk to and who she won’t—exactly the type of behav ior that her “mentors” such as Greg Walden engaged in, as well. We expect that ChavezDeRemer will carry for ward this selectivity regarding who she’ll represent if elected.

Chavez-DeRemer is prone to using terms like “radi cal left” to describe her opponent Jamie McLeod-Skinner, when it’s her behavior that is out of step with the values of her district. On Indigenous People’s Day, a recognized holiday in Oregon and 13 other states, ChavezDeRemer posted “Happy Columbus Day” on her social media feeds in pro test. She continues to refuse to endorse the results of the last presidential elec tion. She supports a near-total abor tion ban in Oregon. McLeod-Skinner believes people should be able to make their own reproductive choices. Chavez-DeRemer claims her opponent defunded the police when in reality McLeod-Skinner has advocated for law enforcement support. Unfortunately, Chavez-DeRemer appears to be cam paigning on a fear-and-misconception playbook to scare people into voting for her.

Jamie McLeod-Skinner has never shied away from meeting any group— regardless of political affiliation. A per son who demonstrates the ability to bridge the urban-rural divide is the type of person we want representing us in Congress. Vote Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Oregon’s Congressional District 5.

Vote Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor

There’s lots to chew on in this gov ernor’s race, with the ideal of a

“third party” non-affiliated can didate in the mix. But the reality of a third candidate has proved a hard pill to swallow. While our editorial board gave serious weight to the benefits of a candidate who could sit in the middle of the aisle, like most voters, we ended up placing our endorsement with the

candidate who can best deliver on the political vision we have for the state. While we enjoy the idea of a gover nor who’s free of the pressures of par ty politics, that’s not what we imagine politics in Salem would look like. Bet sy Johnson jumped into this race to be a punch in the gut to the two par ties, but in reality, she hasn’t shown her case to be strong enough to end up

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BETSY JOHNSON

Remember: Betsy Johnson voted against the bill that would have prevent ed the Safeway shooter from getting a gun. And then she says Democrats are soft on crime.  Also voted against rais ing the min. wage.

—Tom Gates

DECIDING ON A NEW MAYOR

Need workers? (waiters?)

Need ideas?

Need solutions?

We need new blood—a new gener ation—with fresh, out-of-the-box cre ativity to pave a new path through our problems. I believe Melanie Kebler is the future light source we’ve been look ing for.

Housing – “People that work here should be able to LIVE here.”

A Thriving Community – “…our first responders must be supported in their work… to respond effectively to those who are suffering.”

A Protected Environment – “We must also adapt and mitigate the harms that we are facing from wildfire and drought.”

Personally, I’m exhausted with all the venom, all the “can’t do this” and “that’ll never work here” and “we tried that before.” Maybe it’s time for a gen eration that looks FORWARD without tunnel vision or the backward restraints of previous failures.

Melanie Kebler has already proven her capacity to get things done for Bend on our City Council. She knows how to connect with our community and has shown up for the past two years (!) She’s the fresh focus we need for Bend’s future.

Join me (and a host of names you’ll recognize on her website) in supporting Melanie Kebler to be Bend’s next mayor. Thanks for your time.

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—Claire-Anne Wood

VOTE FOR MORGAN SCHMIDT FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

I first learned about Morgan through Pandemic Partners, the online commu nity that she built in March, 2020. The idea was that if you needed help, ask; if you could give help, do it. I volunteered to shop for folks in an assisted living center and was grateful to be able to help in some way in those bewildering early days of the pandemic.

Since then I’ve come to admire Mor gan for her leadership, her integrity and her ability to deliver tangible results for her community. With over a decade of experience in public service, she has made a difference in the lives of many people here in Central Oregon. She shows up for her community during times of crisis. She listens to people and treats them with respect.

She’s the kind of leader that I want at the helm of Deschutes County.

I have serious concerns about her opponent, Patti Adair, who does not always lead well during tough times. For example, during the pandemic, Patti disregarded the advice of public health experts and used her position of power to push back on mask mandates and pro mote dangerous “treatments” like ivermectin.  Her associations with QAnon and election deniers are also a red flag for me.  She seems to be out of touch with the values of most Central Oregonians.

Integrity and effectiveness are, for me, non-negotiable qualities in a lead er.  If you agree, join me in voting for Morgan.

—Angelique Loscar

REMEMBRANCE OF JIM ANDERSON

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with Jim at both The Nugget and the Source. So many good conversations and endless things to learn from him. He lived a good life full of love and adven ture. What more can we ask of our time here. Until we meet again, Jim.

—Elise Gourguechon Jones via facebook.com

REMEMBRANCE OF JIM ANDERSON

Over the years, it was always a plea sure for me to read Jim Anderson’s “Nat ural World” columns. I always learned something new, or at least was shown a new way of looking at something familiar. Our paths on this planet only crossed a couple of times, but through his personable writing style, I felt like I knew Jim well, as I’m sure a lot of his other readers would agree. Reading his column was like reading a letter from an old friend who would update you and teach you something remarkable.

In his writings, Jim often reminded us that one day he would go out “among the stars,” but that did nothing to lessen the sorrow I felt upon hearing the news that his ride had indeed left. On dead line Tuesdays, it was always a good day when there was a “Natural World” col umn waiting for me to read. Jim con tinued to write quality enlightening and informative columns up to his last days in this world. I’m going to miss reading those words.

—Richard Sitts, Source Weekly copy editor

Letter of the Week:

Richard: Sweet! Rather than going out and buying you a coffee as you sit and edit the news across the cubicle from me, I can simply award you Letter of the Week and let you get your own coffee/gift card to Palate! Readers, I assure you this is all on the up and up and I reserve the right to award the cof fee card to anyone I please.

What really stood out for me in Richard’s letter: The advice I rou tinely give writers at the Source Weekly is to “write like you’re tell ing a story to your best friend.” Whether Richard picked up on that portion of the writer’s guidelines or not, it’s clear that our friend and contributor Jim Anderson wrote that way naturally, always with his “friends”—you, readers—in mind.

—Nicole Vulcan

Ending Addiction as Overdose Deaths Soar

After support from a local addiction advocate, two people share their path to recovery

By Jack Harvel

The number of overdose deaths in Oregon last year jumped 57% over what was already a record-break ing year. About half of the 745 Oregonians who died from an unintentional overdose were on fentanyl, according to preliminary data from the Oregon Health Authority. At the same time the use of stimulants like methamphetamine has also risen sharply, killing 548 Oregonians in 2021 compared to 93 a decade pri or. Both drugs are highly addictive and usually require some medical assistance to wean off once a person is dependent on them.

But, the first step into treatment can be a difficult one to take without support, and reducing these stats requires work from people on the ground who can identify and support people struggling with addiction.

Shawnda Jennings works as a peer support special ist for Ideal Option, an addiction treatment provid er with over 70 clinics across the United States. On Tuesdays she visits inmates at the Deschutes County Jail and plans their recovery on release, and afterward rides along with sheriff’s deputies to do outreach. On Thursday she’s tagging along with the Shepherd’s House Project S.H.A.R.E van, which distributes food, clothes and other household items to homeless camps, to talk with people on Hunnell Road. On Fridays she visits the Lighthouse Navigation Center to offer up Ideal Option’s services to the people staying at the shelter there.

Jennings couldn’t put a number on how many peo ple who have gone into treatment on her watch, but said Ideal Option’s seen a steady increase in clients since bringing her onboard in May. At the camps and the shelter people greet her like an old friend and are just as likely to chat as learn more about Ideal Option.

“I really just kind of familiarize myself to them, ask them how they’re doing,” Jennings said. “It’s kind of just being available, and the consistency of seeing them to where they start getting comfortable to open up. Sometimes it’s just like being at the right place at the right time.”

Jennings said the decision to go into treatment is up to the individual, but that once that decision is made, she can be the connection to long-lasting help.

Overcoming addiction

For Mary Bishop and Michael Brizendine, that deci sion happened just before becoming stranded in Bend. The couple was on their way to the east coast from Portland after deciding to quit using drugs. They felt they couldn’t quit in the same environment that got them hooked.

“Before we had a car we lived on the street and when you go to lay down at night, and you have to constantly watch your back to make sure that nobody steals a book bag with your wallet, your birth certifi cate, and all your life properties are in that bookbag,” Bishop said. “Other people on the street, if you’re not a drug user, will tell you, ‘Hey, if you just do this one time, you’ll be awake for two days, and you’ll be able to take care of yourself and you’ll have energy,’ or, ‘Hey, if you do this, you won’t be cold.’”

When en route to Salem with the intent to even tually get back to the East Coast, another drug user they didn’t know broke their windshield and flattened their tires. They visited the Shepherd’s House home less shelter on Second Street and asked what resourc es were available for addiction treatment. They were referred to urgent care and given Jennings’ number.

“Shawnda immediately came to me and helped me set an appointment up. She met me at the office for the first appointment, and they all very well explained to us what would happen and what I would need to go through,” Bishop said.

Bishop and Brizendine are proud of their prog ress; in just a few months they’ve stopped using and work regular jobs — Bishop is even training to become upper management at IHOP after just a couple months on the job.

Ideal Option uses a suboxone treatment that reduc es withdrawal symptoms and cravings while blocking other opioids from binding to and activating opioid receptors in the brain. People start with two appoint ments a week and doses are gradually spaced out as the patient becomes more stable.

“The most important part is to make sure that they

make it to the first, second and third appointment,” Jennings said. “It’s really hard because sometimes you see a lot of people just disappear.”

Jennings approaches her clients with empathy that comes from personal experience. She and her fami ly struggled with addiction for years. Her father died from an intentional overdose less than an hour after

“It kind of runs deep in my veins and my soul. So, I felt like there was a purpose of why I went through everything I went through. And that's to be able to share that hope to other people and let them know that there is light on the other side.”

—SHAWNDA JENNINGS

her grandmother passed away. Her half-brother died by suicide in the same way. She’s been in recovery for five years, using the medication Sublocade and a 12-step program to turn her life around. She said the foundation of her life began after hitting rock bottom and growing from it.

“It kind of runs deep in my veins and my soul. So, I felt like there was a purpose of why I went through everything I went through. And that’s to be able to share that hope to other people and let them know that there is light on the other side,” Jennings said.

The light on the other side for Jennings is a reward ing profession where she helps people, a sense of com munity among the helpers and a good environment to raise her 15-year-old son. That son is an honor stu dent and popular YouTuber who amassed over 16 mil lion views and 253,000 subscribers in a little over a year posting videos about the video game Minecraft. But Jennings’ work takes a village to be successful, and she’s often working with other programs to provide full wrap-around services.

“Not having that support is really hard for individ uals and not having a home, not having somewhere to take a shower and the normal things that we take for granted, they don’t have that and it makes it hard for people that are homeless to seek out recovery,” Jen nings said. “That’s why I tried to get that relationship and get them in some sort of program. It can actually give them a good support system to do to be able to overcome what they’re going through.”

Overdose rates have been steadily growing as more people die from both synthetic opioids like fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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Jack Harvel

being anything but a spoiler potentially pushing Oregon in what we consider an alarming direction.

When we considered the candidacy of Christine Drazen we are reminded of the adage, “you can’t win if you don’t play.” The Republican gubernatorial nominee has shown that “not playing” is a problem. In her first year as leader of the House Republican caucus, in 2020, many in her caucus left the state to pro test cap-and-trade legislation. This led to a great deal of other legislation not getting passed and the needs of Orego nians left unaddressed. What’s to come if Drazan, who’s likely to face a major ity-Democrat legislature once again, doesn’t get what she wants as governor? We believe that she will likely take her ball and go home.

Both Drazan and independent John son—who represented Scappoose as a Democrat in the legislature—are cam paigning on the notion that Democrat Tina Kotek, who served as Speaker of

the House, should be blamed for all the ills in Oregon today.

They primarily point to the rise in the houseless pop ulation that is so prev alent across the U.S., accompanying record amounts of income inequality.

Kotek is a hard-driv ing legislator. No one is arguing that. Howev er, it is in this drive that we’ve actually seen progress in addressing the issue of homelessness, and in correcting the problems that led to so much inequality in the hous ing sector over the past few decades. Kotek was instrumental in funding the statewide homeless Navigation Centers that give people a place to find resourc es to get them out of homelessness. She also helped to launch Project Turnkey, which converted old motels into shel ters around the state. Due to the Martin

v. Boise ruling, without ade quate numbers of shel ter beds, cities have little to no leverage in clearing camps or getting people off the streets, where homeless ness is current ly most visible. Motel-shelters brought instant, lower-cost shel ter-bed capacity.

Kotek also spearheaded the bill that did away with single-fam ily zoning in bigger towns—allowing duplexes and triplexes and quads to be built to increase Oregon’s housing sup ply. These are just a few examples of her commitment to improving the lives of the most vulnerable in Oregon—and far from the “status quo” that certain polit icos would have you believe is what is at stake in this election.

New Rules for Short Term Rentals

While Kotek also negotiated Ore gon’s Student Success Act—the act that ushered in the Corporate Activities Tax, during the campaign she has expressed a willingness to tinker with the tax to make it fairer for businesses. Through out the campaign season, the busi ness-minded among us have shared with us that adjusting the CAT is a high-pri ority issue. Kotek’s willingness to open this issue up for discussion—while also continuing to advocate for better out comes and graduation rates for Oregon students—is heartening.

Oregonians have three choices in this race, and despite the fact that some of them want you to think they’ll bring entirely new ideas, each of the candi dates has a track record and a histo ry in the legislature. Our faith is on the one who’s prioritized what we believe is Oregon’s biggest challenge—homeless ness and housing—and put her legisla tive career where her mouth is.

Bend City Council approved an ordinance that doubled the required distance between short-term rentals

By Jack Harvel

New short-term rentals can’t be with in 500 feet of another STR under an ordinance the Bend City Coun cil voted unanimously in favor of at its regular meeting on Oct. 5. In March City councilors directed staff to look at changes in the development code that could increase the availability of longterm rentals.

The last time the City put regula tions on short-term rentals was 2015 when it added a 250-foot buffer zone. This time around the City is also adding a long-term rental option to its proof of use requirement, which gives STR own ers the ability to lease a home as a longterm rental without losing its permit for up to three years. Previously STR code would terminate the permit to operate an STR if it was rented for less than a month per year.

The changes only apply to people renting a whole home and who obtained a permit before the last code amend ments in 2015. People renting a room in a house they occupy are also exempt from the density buffer. Bend’s Busi ness License Program Manager Loralei Williams said the change will make the majority of Bend households ineligible to rent the entire property on a shortterm basis.

The percentage of area where STRs are ineligible is expected to increase by 20%, from 34% to 54%. The remain ing 46% of properties in the short-term rental rule area — which is all area zoned residential or mixed-riverfront use out side of the Old Mill district— could still apply for a permit.

The changes won’t revoke current

licenses if they’re inside of the newly defined buffer, but any permit granted after April 2015 will terminate as soon as it’s sold. Prospective buyers and owners often collaborate to renew STR permits if it’s still eligible. The code also spec ified that only one STR dwelling can be approved on a property — meaning any ADUs or multi-unit properties can’t rent more than one structure.

AirDNA, a company that tracks active listings on STR platforms like AirDNA and VRBO, told the City that it had iden tified 1,082 unique addresses in Bend. That’s less than the number of permits the City has granted.

“We do know that some people aren’t actively utilizing their permits, some people just hold on to them, some of them utilize it for their family and friends

only; they aren’t necessarily advertising it,” Williams said.

Williams also said an audit of illegal STRs is in the works, in which they’ll cross reference AirDNA’s data with City permits to spot illegal rentals. Currently the City relies on a complaint-based sys tem to identify unpermitted STRs.

Courtesy of the City of Bend

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Nuevas reglas para el alquiler a corto plazo

El concejo municipal de la ciudad de Bend aprobó un reglamento que duplicó la distancia requerida entre los alquileres a corto plazo

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

Los nuevos inmuebles de alquiler a corto plazo no pueden estar a una distancia de menos de 500 pies de otro inmueble de alquiler a corto plazo (STR por sus siglas en inglés) según el reglamento al cual el concejo municipal votó unánimamente a favor en su reunión del 5 de octubre. En marzo, el concejo municipal de la ciudad ordenó al personal que revis ará los cambios en el código de desarrollo que podría aumentar la disponibilidad de inmuebles de alquiler a largo plazo.

La última vez que la ciudad estableció reglamentos en los inmuebles de alquiler a corto plazo fue en 2015 cuando agregó una zona tope de 250 pies. En esta oca sión, la ciudad también está agregando una opción de alquiler a largo plazo a su requisito de prueba de uso, lo cual otorga a los dueños de STR la habilidad de alqui lar una casa a largo plazo sin perder su permiso hasta por 3 años. Previamente, el código de STR anularía el permiso para utilizar un STR si se alquilaba por menos de un mes al año.

Los cambios solo aplican a las personas que alquilan toda una casa y que obtuvieron un permiso antes de las últimas enmiendas al código en 2015. Las personas que alquilan un cuarto de una casa también están exentas del tope de desplazamiento. La gerente del programa de licencias comerciales de Bend, Loralei Williams, dijo que el cambio hará que la mayoría de las viviendas de Bend no sean elegibles para alquilar toda la propie dad a corto plazo.

Se espera que el porcentaje de área donde los STR no son elegibles aumente en un 20%, del 34% al 54%. El 46% restante de las propiedades en el área de la regla de alquiler a corto plazo, que es toda la zona para uso residencial o mixta frente al río fuera del Old Mill Dis trict, aún podrían solicitar permiso.

Los cambios no revocarán las licencias actuales que se encuentran dentro del tope recién definido, pero cualquier permiso otorgado después de abril de 2015 será anulado tan pronto como se venda la propiedad. Los posibles compradores y dueños a menudo colabo ran para renovar los permisos para STR si aún siguen

elegibles. El código también especificó que solo se puede aprobar un STR en una propiedad, lo que quiere decir que cualquier unidad de vivienda adiciona (ADU por sus siglas en inglés) o propiedad multi-habitacion al no puede alquilar más de una estructura.

AirDNA, una compañía que rastrea los listados acti vos en plataformas de STR como AirDNA y VRBO, le dijo a la ciudad que habia identificado 1,082 domicilios únicos en Bend. Eso es menos que el número de per misos que ha otorgado la ciudad.

“Sabemos que algunas personas no están utilizan do activamente sus permisos, algunas personas solo los retienen, algunos los utilizan solo para sus famili ares y amigos; no necesariamente lo están publicitan do,” dijo Williams.

Williams también dijo que se está trabajando en una auditoría de STR ilegales, en donde cruzarán los datos de AirDNA con los permisos de la ciudad para detectar alquileres ilegales. Actualmente, la ciudad cuenta con un sistema basado en quejas para identificar STRs que no constan de permiso.

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Backcountry Tip Sheet

A checklist for your next winter outdoor experience

By David Sword

Congratulations on making it through COVID, fire season, restaurant closings and off-planet gas prices. If our collective pent-up energy could be harvested, we could power the local grid for quite some time. Now that we are starting to get back to some semblance of “normal,” adventure planning is at an all-time high. In preparation for the upcoming winter backcountry season, here are a few expert tips to consider.

Backcountry preparation

Piss-Poor Planning is not the way to succeed in the backcountry. Prepare for the journey. Make a list and check it thrice. I love the process of gather ing my gear, putting it in piles and sifting through it multiple times before a trip. Travel plans, camp sites and bailout options should be discussed. Is this a day trip, multi-day outing, solo or are you heading out with a crew? Separate your personal and group gear lists. Make a food plan and add an extra day’s worth. What about the weather? Check NOAA or with Bob Shaw to make sure you have that “Sparkling Day” you had planned for. Rain gear, or all least a layer that blocks wind, should be a stan dard packable item.

Safety third

Joking. Be prepared. Bring a first aid kit. Are you ready and able for self-rescue? G3 style ski straps and vet wrap have multiple uses for gear repair and human aid. Pack some bandages and antibiotic oint ment for finger slices, cuts and abrasions. You don’t need a paramedic-sized kit, but make sure you have the basics. The lightweight emergency blankets

that look like wreckage from Roswell should be in everyone’s kit. While you are at it, when was the last time you took a first aid class? Leave your plan with someone who can act as an emergency contact if things go south. Cell phone coverage can be spot ty at best, so consider a SPOT, GPS or similar tech nology to mitigate potential danger. Know when to bail on an objective. If it doesn’t feel right, it prob ably isn’t. Be open to your team about concerns regarding the weather, slope conditions, physical ability and mental readiness. The best partners in the backcountry are ones who know that the prima ry objectives are to get home safely and have fun. Nothing else matters.

Gear selection

Advanced Gear Fondling is a time honored tra dition for the “gear-junkie,” and helps people stay organized and psyched for the next trip. Pull out the gear you may need and check its readiness. Replace the broken strap on your backpack, install an unscratched lens into your goggles and remove the remnants of the last trip’s trail food from your puffy jacket. Repair and replenish as necessary. A repair kit should have the basics like duct tape, bail ing wire and zip ties, but should also include spe cifics for your outing such as an extra pole basket, batteries and replacement hardware for your bind ings. For years I have carried JB Weld, a two-part epoxy product, into the field, only to use it once for a stripped out binding screw. I never leave home without it.

Backcountry packing

There are two extremes on the packing spec trum: heavy and light. Although modern meth odology swings toward the ultra-lite end, I have sampled the Disaster Style repercussions enough times to know that it is worth some extra space and weight to make sure the experience is not a series of epics to survive. Don’t take a cast iron skillet, but make sure you have enough clothing, gear and food to enjoy the trip. If you’re lucky enough to have someone on your team “training,” use that to your advantage and load them up with some extras!

Treats

What is the point of life if we cannot sample the pleasures of good food, especially when in the out doors? The backcountry screams for all the good ies like chocolate, charcuterie and whiskey. I always like to bring a secret treat for the crew that gets pulled out on a summit, after a physical effort, or just because we are out in the wilds. Repeat often, and as necessary. It’s also recommended to stash something at the trailhead or takeout point for cel ebratory purposes.

David Sword is a tenured freelancer, former Out ward Bound instructor and climbing guide. He has suc cessfully survived every backcountry trip and excursion to date.

Ski Tips

The insider’s perspective on Nordic skiing in Central Oregon

By XC Oregon and Meissner Nordic Clubs

Editor’s note: Downhill skiing gets a lot of attention, but just as fun and often more athletic is Nordic skiing—a sport with varying disciplines, and plenty of venues in Central Oregon with which to try it out. For our Winter Rec issue, the folks at XC Oregon, a local Nordic ski team and com munity, shared these tips for locals looking to learn more about the sport.

On weekends and holidays, Meissner Sno-Park parking lot is often beyond capacity by mid-day (but the trails haveplenty of room!). What to do?

• Use Swampy Sno-Park instead which often takes longer to fill (Though it does help to be an intermedi ate-level skier).

• Go early. Before 8:30am you usually will have few er problems with parking.

• Go in the late afternoon. After 3pm the parking lot clears out, plus mountain traffic is coming the oth er way!

Bonus tip — Early and late ski times are always best for skiing the road to Tumalo Falls as well.

XC Skiing with your dog can be great fun, but there are requirements for every dog owner to follow.

• Dogs are not allowed at any time on groomed trails at Meissner/Swampy Sno-Parks and Mt. Bache lor Nordic.

• On U.S. Forest Service routes where dogs are allowed, it is the responsibility of pet owners to know the leash or harness requirements and avoid conflicts with other trail users. Example: From Dutchman SnoPark all dogs must be in working harness/leash on all trails.

• When skiing on snowmobile roads, the safety of your pet, yourself and snow machine riders depends on keeping close control of your dog 100% of the time.

Fun fact — The local DogPAC club grooms a won derful series of short loops out of east Wanoga SnoPark specifically for skiing with dogs!

Being friendly to other Nordies

• Most groomed XC ski trails are two-way with road rules (ski to the right). Further, two-way passing eti quette on XC ski trails is the opposite of mountain bike single tracks. Uphill skiers should give right-of-way to a downhill skier whenever possible.

• Two-way passing gets tricky when only one clas sic track is available and/or there’s just a narrow skate lane for both directions. In these situations, all skiers need to keep eyes open for others and share the route as fairly and logically as you can.

• When stopping/resting out on busy trails, move to the outside of the trail to give other skiers the rightof-way. Always try and avoid stopping on downhills or blind turns.

• When we have very warm days and hard freezes at night, it is critical that skiers stay off groomed XC ski trails once evening grooming starts. Your ski marks in the yet-to-freeze snow will harden overnight exactly like shoe prints in wet concrete.

• If you are using earbuds while skiing, for safety’s sake keep volume low enough that you can easily hear other skiers.

Good Nordic community members

• Grooming at Meissner Sno-Park 100% depends on donations from all users with the ability-to-pay. A donation box is at the trailhead and you can also donate anytime online at meissnernordic.org

• Where paid trail passes are required for commer cial groomed trails (Mt Bachelor, HooDoo, Mt Hood Meadows, etc), sneaking onto XC ski trails or skiing outside operational hours without a paid pass for the day is never OK.

• If you are using snowshoes, please travel outside the groomed ski surface or (better for fun and safety) use designated snowshoe trails.

Find more XC ski etiquette tips: meissnernordic.org/trail-etiquette/ xcski.org/skier-responsibility-code/

Gear Guide for Winter Recreation

Be mindful with purchasing outdoor equipment and winter gear

By Allie Noland

When realizing that you need a new pair of ski pants, gloves or boots for the upcoming winter season, it’s beneficial to evaluate your options. Sometimes you think your only option is to walk into REI and spend too much money, but that isn’t the case.

Looking for gear?

Visit a used outdoor-gear store.

Visiting a used outdoors store is the easiest and most useful first step in your winter gear search. Buy ing used gear is an inexpensive, sustainable and a more personal experience. Central Oregon has a bountiful selection of top-notch, well-maintained outdoor gear stores, including Gear Fix and Latitude 44. Find any thing from well-loved puffer coats with sewn-up holes to almost-new snowshoes to trendy beanies to keep your head warm in the wintry weather.

After swiping through hangers and finding some thing that stands out to you, make sure to analyze it. Look for stains and fabric tears. Decide whether it’s worth it or easily fixable. Don’t let a small stain stop you from saving $30 on your next winter coat or base layer for the mountain.

When it comes to clothes and soft goods, buy used. Backpacks, hats, jackets or even ski boots are prime used gear. It’s almost comforting to wear items that are already broken in, have lived a little life and seen a little love. Outside Magazine put it best when it comes to what you need to buy new. “There is a tempting cat egory of used gear you should avoid purchasing alto gether; this includes anything manufactured to save someone’s life, or at the very least, prevent serious injury,” Outdoor Magazine said. Ropes, carabiners, mountaineering equipment and harnesses always need to be in prime condition, because it’s what’s holding you between adventurous life and death.

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Know that you want to buy new?

Buy local, buy trusted.

Buy new if you know exactly what you want and if you know you are going to use it well and for a long time. Say you wore out your well-loved snow boots and you're looking for new ones. Instead of purchasing online, head into a local outdoors store to look around. Some PNW-born brands to consider are DaKine, Columbia, Edelrid, Hydroflask and Keen. Read reviews and be mindful of the business you’re buying from.

Fabric tear? Learn to sew.

It has happened to everyone. When you’re least expecting it, your coat sleeve or pants catch on a door hinge or a tree branch and tears through your favorite thing to wear. Disbelief and disappointment take over your entire body, until you realize how easy of a fix it is. Everyone can sew. All it takes is a needle, thread and a little knowledge. Watch a short YouTube video about how to patch up clothing with a simple sewing kit. It

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will save money and time. Patches are solutions for bigger fabric catastrophes and add a little personality. Whether it’s a pair of pants, a tent or a bag, try sewing or patching before you toss it.

If you find that sewing really isn’t your thing but you want to save your gear, Rugged Thread is one place to get that stuff fixed. Bring your item in (or mail it), get a quote, leave it for repair and pick it up in about two weeks. Another option for repair is checking war ranty agreements online or calling to inquire about repairs. Patagonia offers mail-in repairs for almost all its products for free through its exceptional warran ty agreement with a small shipping price. REI offers an affordable repair program with a specialization in GOR-TEX fabrics. Outdoor brands want you to get the most out of your gear. It never hurts to ask.

Older, out-of-trend gear that still works? Spice it up

Instead of buying gear, try working with what you have. Add a couple of decorative patches to your old,

plain backpack. Buy some dye and change the color of your hoodie. Embroider a pattern onto your bean ie from four years ago. Give your outdoor clothing new life with a little personality.

Gear Fix

Mon-Sun, 10am-6pm

550 SW Industrial Way #183, Bend gearfix.com

Latitude 44

Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 10am-4pm

1375 SW Commerce Ave., Bend latitude44sport.com

Rugged Thread

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun, closed 2525 NW Twin Knolls Dr. Quite 9, Bend ruggedthread.com

There are hazards to skiing; here are a couple ways to avoid them

By Jack Harvel

Thousands flock to Mt Bachelor every ski season to shred some of the mountain’s 121 runs, but of those thousands a handful have gotten hurt, or worse, over the past few seasons. Last year three people died on the mountain, two from colliding into trees and logs while traveling at high speeds and the other from suffocation after becoming submerged in a tree well.

Mt. Bachelor is facing at least two lawsuits over alleged unsafe conditions. The first stems from two deaths that occurred in March 2018 when a skier and snowboarder fell into tree wells on the same day, and the second is over the January 2021 crash that resulted in the death of nine-year-old Brecken Boice. Mt. Bachelor introduced lower-priced passes this year for those willing to sign a liability waiver, citing the risk of law suits in the outdoor industry. People who sign the waiver can save $250 on an adult season pass.

Like any outdoor adventure sport, it’s impossible to remove all risk from mountain sports, but there are steps people can take to minimize risk on the slopes. Betsy Norsen, direc tor of mountain operations at Mt. Bachelor, says a good place for skiers and snowboarders to educate them selves on responsible skiing is the National Ski Areas Association’s Your Responsibility Code.

The code mostly advocates for being aware of your surroundings, staying in control of yourself and knowing the unwritten rules of the mountain, such as stopping somewhere you’re visible, remembering that downhill skiers have the right-of-way and preventing run away equipment. Skiers also have a duty

to know what they’re capable of.

“It’s the responsibility of the skier to know, ‘Oh, this lift serves expert only terrain. I’m not an expert, I shouldn’t ride that lift. Oh, this lift serves just all beginners, I’m a beginner, I should go,’” Norsen said.

Skiers should also be aware of the condition of the mountain and how they’d fare on it. Icier slopes are more difficult to maintain control on than if there’s a fresh layer of powder and could turn that blue run into something a bit trickier than one would expect.

“Even on the iciest day, there’s always going to be something in the lower mountain, that beginner areas— it’s not going to be icy, a groomed run,” Norson said. “There’s always going to be information on the conditions page to the website or you just look through the webcam.”

Fresh powder is good for maintaining more control on the mountain but does increase the risk of tree wells. Tree wells form when snow accumulates around a tree but not under the lower branch es, leaving an area of soft unstable snow in the center that can collapse under pressure. Norsen said it’s best to bring a friend if you’re planning on tree ski ing, and to stick to groomed paths if ski ing solo.

Perhaps the most dangerous activity during a trip to the mountain is the com mute. Norson said knowing the capabili ties of the cars and tires as well as road conditions is key for people trekking up a mountain.

“You spin out and then you cause the backup and cause a hazard for the people, so making smart decisions with your commute to the mountain some

days is a ride on the bus,” Norson said.

Mostly, it’s just smart to plan accord ingly when visiting the mountain. Know what the terrain is like, what gear is needed and what skill level you are.

Mt. Bachelor is anticipating a Nov. 25 start date to the season, which could run through May with the right weath er conditions.

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HISTORICAL HAUNTS OF DOWNTOWN BEND WALKING TOUR

EXPLORE SPOOKY STORIES AND EERIE HISTORY

Seek out the haunted buildings of Bend with the Deschutes Historical Museum. These ghostly experts have stories and haunting facts about Central Oregon. Celebrate Halloween and sign up for one of the scar iest walking tours out there. Fri., Oct. 14, 4-9pm and Sat., Oct. 15, 4-9pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. $15.

EVERCLEAR 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

CELEBRATING A LONG CAREER AND 11 STUDIO ALBUMS

Rocking and rolling since 1982, Everclear has proved itself as a grunge-punk band that’s here to stay. With so many songs and Spotify listeners, this band is touring across the world to share its unique sound that has united generations. Sat., Oct. 15, 8:30 pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $30-$100 VIP.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

CARS, FOOD TRUCKS, RAFFLES AND PIN-UP GIRL CONTEST

Serving as a fundraiser for the Central Oregon Vet erans Ranch, this car show will feature food trucks, live music and more. Soak up the warm weather while you can and go view Central Oregon’s most beautiful vintage cars. Sat., Oct. 15, Noon-5pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S CENTRAL OREGON

ALZHEIMER’S CARE, SUPPORT AND RESEARCH

This nationwide event is the world’s largest fund raiser for Alzheimer’s. Bend is proud to host its very own event to support the cause and get outside. Take your Sunday stroll while supporting a condition that requires ample research, care and support. Walk with purpose! Sun., Oct. 16, Noon-3:30 pm. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Free.

MONDAY

CENTRAL OREGON TRAIL ALLIANCE FALL TRAIL LOVE

MAINTAINING MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Central Oregon is known as one of the most beautiful and accessible spots to mountain bike. Preserve the condition and pride of these trails with the Central Oregon Trail Alliance. No experience needed and all volunteers welcome. Show those trails some love! Sat., Oct. 15, 9am-2pm. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Cen tury Dr., Bend. Free.

CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY

FALL CONCERT SERIES 2022

FULL BRASS SECTION IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER

This community-based orchestra provides a space for talented musicians to come together to perform tech nical pieces for Central Oregon. Full of energy and dedication, this symphony is a weekend activity worth making time for. Sat., Oct. 15, 7:30-9:30pm and Sun., Oct. 16, 2-4pm. Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend. Complimentary for donating members.

CASCADIAN BLUEGRASS

BLUEGRASS TRAVELING ROADSHOW WITH THREE ARTISTS

Austin Quattlebaum, The High Seagrass and The Muddy Souls will perform an old-fashioned bluegrass roadshow for Central Oregon Saturday night. A night full of beautiful acoustics and catchy jams. Sat., Oct. 15, 8-11pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $15. SUNDAY 10/8

FELLOW PYNINS

ACOUSTIC HARMONIES AND PURE VOCALS

This award-winning contemporary folk duo will make you melt on first listen. The duo’s sound is uplifting yet calming. Staying true to folk roots, Fellow Pynins features mandolin and banjo in most of its tunes. Mon., Oct. 17, 7-11pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. $15.

OREGON’S DISAPPEARING DARK SKIES

LEARN HOW TO PRESERVE NIGHTTIME ENVIRONMENT

Who doesn’t love a dark night sky full of bright stars?

If we want to look up after the sun goes down and be in awe of the nature above our atmosphere, we must take action in protecting it. Learn to conserve energy, enhance safety and security, protect wildlife and pre serve the Oregon skies. Wed., Oct. 19, 7-8pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Free.

OUTDOOR SPOOKY MOVIES

HALLOWEEN DOUBLE FEATURE FAVORITES

Cuddle up in the fall weather to watch two movies that celebrate the spirit of Halloween. Popcorn and other delicious foods will be available for purchase. Just show up and enjoy the haunting, scary, spooky films. Wednesdays, 6-10pm.Continues through Oct. 26. The Yard @ Bunk + Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. Free.

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Band Fact Sheet: Fellow Pynins

Catch this award-winning folk duo at The Belfry Monday

By Isaac Biehl

With autumnal vibes floating in the air, my intake of folk music has picked up greatly as of late. Something about folky tunes just feels right this time of year. It’s the perfect genre to match those crisp fall mornings when the breeze brushes along your face as we slowly ease into winter.

With that in mind, it seems as though Ashland-duo Fellow Pynins are not only masters of folk music, but also masters of perfect timing. The pair will make the trip to Sisters for a show at The Belfry on Oct. 17. Learn more about the duo below with this Band Fact Sheet.

Who’s in the band: Dani Aubert on claw-ham mer banjo, bouzouki & vocals. Then Ian George han dles guitar, mandolin & vocals. The duo’s sophomore album features instrumentation from players in Ire land, London, Boston, New York City and Minneapo lis, Minnesota.

How they came to be: The story of Fellow Pynins is kind of a cosmic tale that started over 10 years ago. George is originally from Minnesota, and Aubert from Pennsylvania. George had moved to Eugene before their first meeting, where the pair met at a jam ses sion. They sat next to each other the whole night, but didn’t talk much as they were focused on the music. Then every time Aubert would drive through Eugene over the years, she managed to run into George every time—just by chance. Finally they hung out. You know how the rest of the story goes: The two fell in love, had kids and became an incredible folk duo along the way. Now the two live in Ashland.

What’s to like: Fellow Pynins offers a very whim sical and contemporary approach to folk tunes, spin ning classic folk stories and pieces in their own smart and sophisticated way. It shows that not only are they talented musicians and songwriters, but they are stu dents that really respect the history of folk and Ameri cana. The duo’s harmonies have a haunting quality that pulls you in. And I can’t forget to mention the magical string arrangements. They can make a song feel way

bigger than it may seem on paper.

Songs to start with: “Pretty Polly,” “Wild & the Untamed,” “Land Where The Sugar Beets Grow,” “The Road & the Miles to Dundee,” “Silver Dagger.”

For fans of: Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange), The Milk Carton Kids, I’m With Her.

Random Internet Dig Fact: “The Galway Shawl,” which is the final track on Fellow Pynin’s sophomore album from this year, features an interesting charac ter. The song starts with the voice of Kitty O’Maho ny, in her 70s at the time, singing in her County Cork, Ireland, home. The duo managed to get this record ing after searching for folk singers in Ireland. The pair held onto the recording for years and finally found the

perfect use for it. Aubert joins in on the song to har monize, as they laced the recording into the final track some odd years later.

Socials:

Instagram: @fellowpynins

Facebook: Fellow Pynins

Fellow Pynins Mon., Oct. 17, 7-11pm

The Belfry

302 E Main Ave., Sisters $15 on BendTicket

You can find Fellow Pynin’s most recent album, “Lady Mondegreen,” on your platform of choice.

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Wednesday

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Trivia Wednes days with genuine UKB Trivia at Cabin 22. This live trivia game show is no average contest. Team up to win gift cards. It’s free to play. “Locals Day” with Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get there this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Alex Winters Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wed. from 6-8pm. 6-8pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Live Music Wednesdays Stop by for live Music by local artist every Wednesday night in the Annex at General Duffy’s Waterhole. See artists like Parker Steers, Tony Buckman, Phillip Austin and others! 7-9pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to kara oke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

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

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

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

Silver Moon Brewing Song & Story with Pete Kartsounes Pete is an award-winning singer-songwriter, flat picker and cutting-edge musician’s musician. No stranger to life out

on the road, Pete has spent over two decades bringing his voice and guitar to stages all over the world. Come experience one of Bend’s finest talents! 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing JuJu Eyeball at Worthy Brewing Oh my, JuJu is back at Worthy! All you need is beer and Beatles music! 6-8pm. Free.

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

Campfire Hotel The Hasbens at Campfire Hotel The Hasbens (the band that has Bens) is a 5-piece fusion jam band based here in Bend. 6-8pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to kara oke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

Porter Brewing Co. Live Music with The Ballybogs Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists who brings the best Irish Trad Music in Central Ore gon! Every Thursday at Porter! 6-8pm. Free. River’s Place Billy & The Box Kid Folk rock! A High Desert Music Collective spotlight band! 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Gold Souls

The Gold Souls are crafting good-time music while never losing sight of its implications about life, the self and the soul. 7-11pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.

The Capitol Comedy at The Capitol: The Tomato Show Show local comedians how much

you love them by throwing tomatoes! There will be fake tomatoes and the jokes provided. You bring your dollar bills. Featuring: Drake Lock, Zac, Whitney Russell, Erica Phillips, Liam Gibler, Dillon Kolar and Alex Cruikshank. Hosted by Katy Ipock. Tomatoes will be sold for $1 per tomato. The tomato money and a portion of the tickets will be donated to the Warm Springs Community action team. 7-9pm. $10.

Unofficial Logging Co. Axe Throwing for Backpacks for Bend Join for a fun night at Unof ficial Logging Co. Come in your best lumberjack outfit with ten of your friends for a fun night supporting The Giving Plate. The best-dressed team wins a prize. 50/50 drawing. Lanes are just $200 (normally $250) and can fit up to ten people. 6-9pm. $200 per lane.

Volcanic Theatre Pub TheWorst w/ Poolside Leper Society & Helga Led by bandleader and true survivor, Brooke Binion, the band has gained a reputation as a one-of-a-kind raucous live act, fueled by an aggressive raw sound, anthemic songs and a brutally honest lyricism that is rare in today’s highly commercial and often fabricated mainstream music scene. 8-11pm. $10.

Zero Latency Bend Karaoke Thursdays & Friday Nights That’s right! Karaoke is coming to Zero Latency in Bend. Download the SINGA app and sign up for your time slot and song. Note: The venue will show up on the SINGA app by Monday, 8/29 to sign up. 7-10pm. $7 at the door, includes a domestic beer.

Zero Latency Virtual Reality Arena Ka raoke Nights Zero Latency has brought karaoke to Zero Latency Virtual Reality Arena. There will be food specials, craft beers and cider on tap, domestic beers and wines available. So come on in and show Zero Latency your karaoke singing voices. 7-10pm. Free.

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Craft Kitchen and Brewery Fill My Blank - Live Interactive Game Show Craft Kitch en and Brewery is bringing the super popular TV game show format back in this live interaction game show. Every contestant who plays will also get a prize. 8-10pm. $10.

Crux Fermentation Project The Woods men Growing roots all over the country, The Woodsmen has grounded in Central Oregon to form an original Americana band. 5-8pm. Free.

The Domino Room Napalm Death with Bru jeria Napalm Death will perform with Brujeria. The music is about cryptic slaughter and millions of dead cops. 8-11:59pm. $25.

Eqwine Wine Bar Free Friday Night Music at Eqwine Wine Bar Join every Friday for the music series featuring local singer/songwriter/ musicians. This week Eqwine Wine Bar is happy to host, musician and songwriter Brian Craig Hinderberg. 6-8pm. Free.

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

High Desert Music Hall Blackflowers Blacksun Hopeless Jack & The Magick Shadows Join at High Desert Music Hall for a night to remember with soul, American roots, blues and country. These two bands will bring energetic and vibrant live music to Central Oregon. 8pm. $10.

Spoken Moto Paul Eddy Band A rocking 2-piece band featuring guitarist Paul Eddy and drummer Kyle Pickard. Originals and covers. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Jerry’s Middle Finger at Volcanic It’s no longer a secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger (JMF) delivers the best Jerry Garcia Band tribute expe rience in the world — performing and celebrating the music of JGB with unparalleled sound and energy. 9-11:30pm. $20.

Zero Latency Bend Karaoke Thursdays & Friday Nights That’s right! Karaoke is coming to Zero Latency in Bend. Download the SINGA app and sign up for your time slot and song. Note: The venue will show up on the SINGA app by Monday, 8/29 to sign up. 7-10pm. $7 at the door, includes a domestic beer.

Zero Latency Virtual Reality Arena Ka raoke Nights Zero Latency has brought karaoke to Zero Latency Virtual Reality Arena. There will be food specials, craft beers and cider on tap, domestic beers and wines available. So come on in and show Zero Latency your karaoke singing voices. 7-10pm. Free.

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Bend Cider Co. Shaene Pascal Singer-song writer Shaene Pascal was raised in Oregon with roots in jazz, Bossa nova and folk. Come listen to her beautiful voice and guitar playing! Snacks available. Outside food OK. 4-6pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Craft Anniversa ry Party Craft Kitchen and Brewery is celebrating 4 years on Layton Ave.! Music and swag! The first 20 people to get to Craft after 6pm will get a free Craft hat. Everyone will get a raffle ticket for Craft gift certificates and other prizes! 6-8pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project The Rum Peppers Emerging rock stars, The Rum Peppers, never fail to bring the party and continue to earn the title as Bend’s new favorite party band. 6-8pm. Free.

Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards Heller Highwater Band Heller Highwater Band rocking the night away with dance covers from rock to blues to country. Come on out to the Vineyard and shake it. The most beautiful venue in Central Oregon… cheers! 5-8pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall El Borko ¡Surf! & Shade 13 Join for some classic, modern and original surf music far from the coast. Bring ing the energy of the sea and surf to Central Oregon, these two bands will jam out all night. 8pm. $10.

Hub City Bar & Grill DJ/Karaoke Nights Dj dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Everclear 30th Anniversary Tour 2022 Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified gold or platinum, selling over 6 million records and achieving 12 top 40 hit singles on mainstream rock, alternative, and adult top 40 radio. Join for the band’s anniversary tour, and rock on with Everclear! 8:30pm. $99-$299.

Northside Bar & Grill Call Down Thunder Performing Grateful Dead hits, Call Down Thun der is a local cover band that is bringing energy to the stage at Northside Bar & Grill. Grab a drink and listen to live music! 8-11pm. Free.

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Open Space Event Stu

dios The Whippoorwill Presents Cascadian Bluegrass Caravan Quattlebaum, The High Seagrass, & The Muddy Souls A good ‘ol fash ioned bluegrass traveling roadshow! A few of the Pacific Northwest’s best up and coming jamgrass bands — Quattlebaum, The High Seagrass and The Muddy Souls — have left their pedal boards at home and teamed up to hit the road together as they put on the first “Cascadian Bluegrass Caravan." 8-11pm. $15.

River’s Place Sweet Red & The Hot Rod Billies This awesome rockabilly band will headline the Classic Car Show (Noon-5pm). Check out some sweet rides, listen to live music and help support the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. Raffle for prizes and a 50/50 cash raffle. Food trucks, beer and wine will be available for purchase. 2-4pm. Free.

River’s Place The Brandon Campbell Trio Original gypsy swing from the Pacific North west... with a few Django Reinhardt covers as well! Come on down to eat, drink and enjoy some degenerate music! 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Superball with Bend Burlesque at Silver Moon Superball and Bend Burlesque are together again for a nifty night! Silvermoon Brewing will host the live, bell bottom rock music of Superball, accompanied by the groovy performances of the Bend Burlesque Co. It’s going to be rad! 8-11pm. $20.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Polyrhythmics at Volcanic Now on their sixth full-length album and 12th year performing, Seattle’s Polyrhyth mics take the sonic exploration of past albums, combined with mad scientist experiments testing the tunes on the road and rolled them into 2020 releases "Man from the Future" and the compan ion EP Fondue Party. 9-11:30pm. $18.

Worthy Brewing Live Music Saturdays Every Saturday Worthy Brewing will put on a live show! Come enjoy beers and music. 6-8pm. Free.

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The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Or egon’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.

Flights Wine Bar Trivia at Flights Wine Bar Join Sundays for trivia with King Trivia! Get a group together, and come get nerdy! Awesome prizes and as always, delicious food and drinks! 4-6pm. Free.

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

Hub City Bar & Grill Big Band Open Jam All welcome to sing or play an instrument, just come on in and get on Gordy’s sign-up sheet. 5-8pm. Free.

Obie Oasis Obie Oasis Concert Sundays Bring a chair, picnic and beverage to the Obie Oasis Amphitheater and enjoy talented regional mu sicians. This is a house concert with performer donations encouraged. All proceeds go to per formers. Sound system provided by Spark Music Gear. For artist information go to CalvinMann. com/shows. 2pm. Donation based.

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 Faisal Wind down your weekend with an acoustic set with this amazing local singer/songwriter. 5-7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon

Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come checkout the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

17 Monday

The Astro Lounge Open Mic Mondays

Amazing top notch talent, jaw dropping! All musicians and comedians are welcome from first-timers to pros. Hosted by Nancy Blake and Danny Guitar Harris, two longtime local musi cians. Very supportive and can provide instru ments if needed. 8pm. Free.

The Belfry Fellow Pynins w/ Brent Alan Fellow Pynins is an award-winning contemporary folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. 7-11pm. $15.

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

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. Sign-up 6:30pm. Starts at 7pm. Hosted by Jessica Taylor and Katy Ipock. 7-9pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night Enjoy live musicians, great wine and small bites. 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.

Tower Theatre Robert Cray Head to the Tower Theatre to see The Robert Cray Band live! Since 1974, The Robert Cray Band has been tour ing and recording its unique groove, born from a love of soul, R&B, gospel, blues and rock 'n' roll. 7:30pm. $47-$67. (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

The Yard @ Bunk + Brew Open Mic Join each Monday night for some good old open mic fun. Bring your instrument, or your voice, sign up and play in the beer garden. Or just hang and watch the talent that comes through each week! Sign-ups start at 6pm. 6-9pm. Free.

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The Commons Cafe & Taproom Story tellers Open-Mic StoryTellers open-mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. 6pm. Free.

River’s Place Bingo at River’s Place Have fun, win cash, support a local nonprofit and drink a great beer. Perfect way to spend a chilly fall evening. Join inside the heated tap house for the fun. Every other Tuesday, 6-8pm. Game cards range $1-$5.

Silver Moon Brewing Eric Leadbetter & Friends Local artist, Eric Leadbetter, hosts his fellow musicians for this weekly free show every Tuesday. Come sit out on the brewery’s patio and enjoy an evening of music, food and most import ant... stellar craft beers! 6-8pm. Free.

MUSIC

Central Oregon Symphony Fall Concert Series 2022 The full brass section is back and is prominently featured in the music of Dimitri Shostakovich, Charles Gounod and Py otr Tchaikovsky. Guest artist Amy Kolb is former COS principal oboe and Central Oregon Youth Orchestra founder. She is now the professor of oboe at the University of Colorado Springs. Oct. 15, 7:30-9:30pm and Oct. 16, 2-4pm. Bend High School, 230 NE Sixth St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-3941. info@cosymphony.com. Compli mentary.

Sara Hickman Concert Chanteuse, Sara Hickman, is known for her contributions to Texas music. In addition to her own recordings and performances, she served a term as Texas State Musician, and she works tirelessly for numerous nonprofits. Come hear a musician who refuses to fit into boxes, the amazing, Sara Hickman. Oct. 14, 7-8:30pm. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-1672. communications@ bendumc.org. Free, donations accepted. Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. 6:30-7pm Tango 101 Class, no partner needed! 7-8pm All Levels Class. 8-9:30pm Open Dancing. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-3234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

FILM EVENTS

Outdoor Spooky Movies Spooky season is here! Join Bunk+Brew for a weekly double feature of some Halloween favorites. Bring a blanket and leave the rest to them — including the popcorn and other tasty treats that will be available. Movies start at 6pm and at 8pm each Wednesday all month. Wednesdays, 6-10pm. Through Oct. 26. The Yard @ Bunk + Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend, OR 97703, Bend. Contact: 330-819-2259. events@bunkand brew.com. Free.

Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour

The Quality Ski Time Film Tour is back for year two, and it's bringing you an all-new lineup of the greatest ski films of the year. Oct. 13, 7:30-10pm. The Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Con tact: 970-924-0704. corinne.baud@rygr.us. $15.

ARTS + CRAFTS

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

BND DSGN Bend Design is a creative con ference for people in the community to come together and learn about design through creative thinking. The conference will include art walks, films and more. Visit the website to learn more and register (scalehouse.org/benddesign). Wed, Oct. 12, Thu, Oct. 13 and Fri, Oct. 14. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $10-$100.

Natural Encounters: Watercolor Painting Workshop Join in the Pomegranate Garden on Sunday for an afternoon of watercolor painting, delicious treats and friendly company. Local artist and educator, Sondra Holtzman, will guide the group through the art of noticing, cele brating and painting the little wonders of Central Oregon’s high desert. Oct. 16, 3:30-5:30pm. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-3713. hello@ pomegranate-home.com. $80.

Pacific Northwest Croptoberfest 2022

Join Creative Memories for a day of crafting. Registration includes Croptoberfest project recipe and associating items. Lots of prizes, challenges and fun to be had. Oct. 15, 9am-9pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. $65.

Paint with An Artist: Mark Jamnik Call ing your inner artist! Pick up a paintbrush and dip into your intuition on Oct. 13. Mark Jamnik is back at Open Space Event Studios, ready to guide you in the reconnection to your imaginative creativity. No artistic experience needed. All sup plies will be provided in price! Oct. 13, 6-7:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. me@markjamnik. com. $45.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wednes days-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-350-0732. bendghosttours@gmail. com. $25.

Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuro science of Music-Making and Listen ing Dr. Larry Sherman will mix musical perfor mances, humor and neuroscience to reveal the amazing connection between music and brain function. He will play the piano and will be joined by members of CO Symphony string section and a vocalist to fully immerse the audience on this topic. More information at: cocc.edu/foundation/ cls. Oct. 18, 6:30pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend. Contact: 541383-7257. cgilbride@cocc.edu. $15 in person, $5 livestream.

Know Ancient - Pseudoarcheology

Unveiled Ever heard comments about extrater restrials building pyramids? Learn how to spot archaeological conspiracy theories and why they are harmful with archaeologist Stephanie Halm hofer. Oct. 18, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Planned Giving and the Power of Endowment Join Randy Miller, president and principal owner of ASI Wealth Management, and John Bellman, certified financial planner, as they discuss ways to incorporate planned giving into the road map of your dreams. They will speak

Jamming and grooving, The Gold Souls is a band that performs with bluesy vibes and rich-sounding tex tures. Vintage sound is at the forefront of this band’s work, and it sets it apart. The Gold Souls will perform at 7pm on Thu., Oct 13 at Silver Moon Brewing.

Courtesy Gold Souls

to the power of endowed funds and how making such donations can be transformational. Oct. 12, 5:30-7pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Free.

ReachAnother’s Evening for Ethiopia Gala Join in making a once in a lifetime impact on families across the world by attending Reach Another’s Evening for Ethiopia annual Gala. This inspiring event supports a unique approach to solving the neural tube defect crisis in Ethiopia. The event features a live auction, marketplace, live music and more. Oct. 15, 6-9pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-633-9003. chonaker@reachanother.org. $125.

SheJumps: Empowering Women

Through Adventure Speaker Series On the second Wednesday of each month, SheJumps presents female speakers on a variety of adven ture topics. Wed, Oct. 12, 6:30-7:30pm, Wed, Nov. 9, 6:30-7:30pm, Wed, Dec. 14, 6:30-7:30pm, Wed, Jan. 11, 6:30-7:30pm and Wed, Feb. 8, 6:307:30pm. Crow’s Feet: A Mountain Collective, 2843 NW Lolo Dr., Bend. Free.

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

THEATER

“Oz!” presented by Sunriver Stars Community Theater The dazzling musical based on the book by L. Frank Baum will take place Oct. 14-16 at The Door Three Rivers. The production is the final of the Stars 10th anniver sary season. The musical tells a familiar story from the timeless “Wizard of Oz” tale, with a few not so well-known characters and scenes. Fri, Oct. 14, 7-8:30pm, Sat, Oct. 15, 7-8:30pm and Sun, Oct. 16, 2-3:30pm. The Door (a church in Sunriver Business Park across from Three Rivers School), 56885 Enterprise Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 714-403-1521. $17 for adults; $12 for children 18 and under.

Capitol Comedy Capitol Comedy is a per formance group that uses the winning formula of musical comedy, multimedia animation and political satire to engage audiences in entertain ment that is hilarious, insightful and non-par tisan. The show is continually being updated to remain fresh with content from the most recent headline grabbing events. Oct. 12, 7:30pm. The

Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $37 - $52 (plus $3 historical preservation fee).

WORDS

Classics Book Club Please join Roundabout Books for Classics Book Club. The group will discuss "Inferno" by Dante Alighieri. Zoom option available. Oct. 12, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Con tact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop. com. Free.

Fall into OBOB Series: While I Was Away by Waka Brown Waka T. Brown, au thor of "While I Was Away," will join us via Zoom for a Q&A from readers, parents and teachers. Submit your questions to events@roundabout bookshop.com. Oct. 13, 6-7pm. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Hello! Storytime: Owls Hello Storytime! is for parents/caregivers and children. This week is "Little Owl’s Day" by Divya Shrinivasan and "Little Owl Lost" by Chris Haughton. Primarily the activities and books will be geared to the 0 to 5 years old age group with young child orientation. Movement, song and always some special books to share. Led by Kathleen, who loves hedgehogs and all creatures great and small. Oct. 12, 10:3011am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mt. Wash ington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Mystery Book Club Please join in-store or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. The group will discuss "The Ladies of the Secret Circus" by Constance Sayers. Join Zoom link here: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4V jRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Please join Round about Books for Nonfiction Book Club. The group will discuss "Prisoners of Geography" by Tim Marshall. This is a Zoom only book club. Oct. 14, 9-10am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Poetry Conversations with Jennifer Reimer, Irene Cooper and Brittany Corrigan Local poets Jennifer Reimer and Irene Cooper will be joined by Brittney Corrigan to discuss their three poetry collections. Please RSVP on Eventbrite. Oct. 18, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundabout bookshop.com. Free.

RAB Middles Book Club Please join for RAB Middles. The group will share thoughts on “A Wish in the Dark” by Christina Soontornvat. Zoom option available. Oct. 17, 6-7pm. Round about Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Sunday Storytime: “The Piano” by Chari Smith

Please join for a special Sunday Storytime as author Chari Smith reads her children’s picture book, “The Piano.” The friendly piano is thrilled when a young musician named Katie first presses its keys. As Katie and the piano become daily companions, her musical skills grow and grow. Oct. 16, 11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundabout bookshop.com. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

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

ETC.

Exhibition Opening: Survival Architec ture and the Art of Resilience Explore Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience, a traveling exhibit curated by Artworks for Change. The exhibition explores adaptable and sus tainable housing in the age of climate change. The design innovations featured in the exhib it — high-tech and low-tech, extravagant and affordable — can help individuals survive during turbulent times. Oct. 15, 9am-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Free with Museum admission.

Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend Walking Tour Join the Deschutes Historical Museum as it brings the past back to life in its Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend Walking Tours. 32 one-hour tours, over two nights of eerie history and ghostly mystery. Tickets for this event are only avaliable online through Eventbrite. Ticket sales start Oct. 1. Oct. 14, 4-9pm and Oct. 15, 4-9pm. Deschutes Histor ical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@deschuteshistory.org. $15.

Jim Anderson's Celebration of Life Jim Anderson was a longtime naturalist contributor, who went out among the stars Sept. 22. His celebration of life ceremony is open to the public. Celebrate the beauty of Jim's life with Central Oregon at 2pm on Saturday. Sister's High School, 1700 McKinney Butte Rd., Sisters.

Nature’s Bling: Season of the Witch Market There will be some amazing local artists and vendors who will have tables set up

Polyrhythmics is a band that captures grooviness and sonic exploration. With six full-length studio albums, this Seattle-born band is building its sound. Polyrhythmics will perform at 9pm on Sat., Oct. 15 at the Volca nic Theatre Pub.

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as well as tarot, astrology and past life readings. They will also have the DIY spell jar station and a DIY smudge fan station set up. It’s gonna be a witchy, great time! ✨ Tara with LifeSource Heal ing Arts will offer a Smudge Fan making station. $45 to make one fan and $80 to make two fans. All supplies will be provided. Oct. 15, 4-9pm. Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free.

Not Cho Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! The brewery hosts the famous bingo event for good times and a chance to win some cold hard cash! Sundays, 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Central Oregon Trail Alliance Fall Trail Love The goal is to have 100+ volunteers working together on one day maintaining moun tain bike trails to keep them riding great! No trail work experience is necessary to participate in this event, just a good attitude and willingness to get dirty. Oct. 15, 9am-2pm. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free.

Humane Society Thrift Store - Volun teers Needed Do you love animals and discov ering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store Donation Door is the perfect place to combine your passions while helping HSCO raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For information contact: rebecca@hsco.org. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3761. rebecca@hsco.org.

La Pine’s Best Volunteer Apprecia tion Help celebrate and promote community volunteerism. Learn how volunteer efforts touch the lives of those blessed by them. All are invited. Featuring awards and speakers, this event will also provide information on volunteer opportuni ties available in the community and how individ uals can help. Bring chairs and a side dish. Oct. 15, 4pm. La Pine Frontier Days, 16260 6th St., La Pine. Contact: 541-420-3462. kennasneed@ yahoo.com. Free.

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

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

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Central Oregon Held annually in more than 600 com munities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and re search. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Oct. 16, 12-3:30pm. Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend. Contact: 503-4160213. jeosojnicki@alz.org. Free.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Board Games Hosted by The Base The Base at Franklin is a new space in the Old Bend neighborhood for neurodivergent humans and allies to access community through the shared goal for connection and wellness. Board games from 4-5:30pm. RPG direcly following at 5:30pm. RSVP required. Fridays, 4-5:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin.com. Free.

Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Col lective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and commu nity. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-3824401. Free-$20.

Central Oregon Trail Alliance 30th Anniversary Party

COTA’s 30th anniversary party that will include live music and stories about the early days. COTA will sell 30th anniver sary beanies and riding jerseys — all proceeds go to maintaining local trails! Look for the COTA table on the raised patio and talk to about trails. Oct. 14, 6-10pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

ConnectW Munch and Mingle ConnectW has redefined the concept of the business lunch. ConnectW is connecting all kinds of professional women over a monthly noon meal every second Thursday of the month. Oct. 13, 11:45am-1pm. The Phoenix Restaurant, 594 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Free.

Game Night: Let’s Play LeftCenterRi

ght Bring friends and make new friends. More people the bigger the pot. Simple game. One dol lar table and $5 tables. The winner of each game takes the pot. You’re not going to get rich but you will have fun. Happy hour has $4 beer and wine options. Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St. STE 104, Bend. Contact: 541617-0688. zerolatencybend.com.

Get There Challenge Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Get There Challenge this Oct. 3-16 by making your commute better! Try biking, walking, carpooling or taking transit to work to save money and reduce CO2. Then, log your trips (including remote work) in Get There Connect and unlock other achievements to earn points. Oct. 2-16. Contact: 541-408-6111. kim@commu teoptions.org. Free.

Kirtan & Sacred Sound Kirtan and Sacred Sound with Bend Bhakti Collective and special guests through the month. Find out why chanting mantra is beneficial. No singing or other expe rience needed! Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Heritage Hall, 230 NE 9th St., Bend. Free, suggested donation of $5-$20.

Nacho Grandma’s Bingo Bingo is a 50/50 split the pot game where all the proceeds go to COTA to help support the ongoing maintenance of mountain bike trails in Central Oregon! Costs of the cards vary each round, the harder it is to win that round, the more expensive the card will be. Oct. 16, 10am-2pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $1-$5 per card.

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon Support Group

This support group offers a safe space for all people involved in caring for or managing Parkinson’s Disease. Please contact Kay Terzian if you wish to join or have further questions 541-388-1706. Fridays, 9:45-11:45am.

Through Jan. 1. Bend Coffee & Books, 155 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-1706. kaymarie.terzian@gmail.com. Free.

Tarot Archetypes and Their Flower

Essence Join for an evening of storytelling and crafting as you take a journey through the major archetypes of the tarot and the plants with whom they are associated with. You will discover which archetype you are operating as and will also craft an individualized flower essence to bring home. Oct. 14, 6-7:30pm. The Peoples Apothe cary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary. net. $55.

FAMILY + KIDS

After School Art Club Art Club is a unique after-school program for kids to create and bring their ideas to life in an inspiring studio space. The weekly schedule features a different focus each day; choose the day that most interests your child or nurture their creativity across a variety of media. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays, 2:30-5pm. Through Dec. 15. Wondery Art + Ad venture School, 19550 Amber Meadow Dr. Suite 190, Bend. Contact: sarah@wonderyschool.com. $150 per month.

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun and uplifting interactive Zoom puppet show! All ages welcome, 3 and under please be accompanied by a sibling or parent/caregiver to assist with inter action. Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the Zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: facebook.com/acornartand nature. Free.

Backpack Explorers Come on an adven ture! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers in vestigate science, art, music, stories and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Carry your backpacks filled with exciting objects while journeying through the Museum’s nature trails and exhibits. New themes weekly! Tue, Oct. 18, 10-11am, Tue, Oct. 25, 10-11am, Tue, Nov. 1, 10-11am, Tue, Nov. 8, 10-11am and Tue, Nov. 15, 10-11am. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. $15 per child.

Fall Artisan Market This fall stop into Gen eral Duffy’s Waterhole every other Saturday to shop a variety of vendors during the Fall Artisan Market from 10am-2pm. Start with brunch and mimosa’s from the Annex, then shop till you drop! Every other Saturday, 10am-2pm. Through Nov. 26. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW For est Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4345. Free.

Human Design for Families Human Design is the most accurate blueprint you could ever ask for to understand how your kid(s) are unique individuals. Understand how they process things mentally, emotionally, physically and energetically. Improve your parenting and part nership. Handout provided, RSVP for more info. Oct. 14, 12:30-1:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 425-890-1187. kris@ krisprochaska.com. Free.

Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center Examine child development through a social, physical and developmental lens. You can attend this program online or in-person. Registration is required. Masks are required at all in-person library events. Tuesdays, 10am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@

deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Local Paws Grand Opening Join Saturday, Oct. 15 for the 2-Year Anniversary and Grand Opening Event at Local Paws new location!

Special one-day-only deals on dog and cat items, win prizes and enter the raffles! Plus the first 100 customers receive a bag full of treats and more! Oct. 15, 10am-3pm. Local Paws, 435 SW Evergreen Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-6048990. Free.

Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms

is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

Public Paintball at High Desert Sce nario - Bend Come see what all the excite ment is all about! High Desert Scenario Paintball and Airsoft Field are hosting their monthly public paintball event on Sat., Oct.15th. No age limits (Parent or guardian must sign waiver for anyone under 18) and is wildly exciting fun for the whole family! 9am-4pm. High Desert Scenario Paintball and Airsoft Field, 57415 Ft Rock Rd., Bend. Con tact: 4582311734. hdspaintball@gmail.com. $30.

Spiderman Meet & Greet Meet the Amaz ing Spiderman! The toy store expects this to be quite the event, so please line up outside the store behind the easel close to wall so that no one is blocking the walkway. Please check the weather the day of and dress accordingly since this is an outdoor event. This is a special fund raising day for Pine Ridge Elementary school. 10% of the sales for this day will be donated to help support music and art in the classroom, playground equipment and more. Oct. 15, Noon2pm. Learning Express Toys, 61334 S Hwy 97 #320, Bend.

Teen Yoga Series Learn how your own breath, mind and body can help you deal with anxiety, fear, anger while increasing focus, self-acceptance and your ability to fall asleep with ease. Build a routine that helps you be the best you can be. Free snack with class. Schol arships and family rates available. Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Through Dec. 1. Love Bird Yoga, 418 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4463. info@lovebirdyoga.com. $108 for all 8 sessions.

The Patch with a View at Schilling’s Garden Market The pumpkin patch is open the whole month of Oct., 7 days a week! They have a hay maze, animals, a farm stand with local seasonal favorites, fall decor, mums, a plant sale, beer, wine and snacks! Bring the whole family out the The Patch With a View! Mondays-Saturdays, 9am-5pm and Sundays, 10am-3pm. Through Oct. 31. Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond HWY, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0160. info@schillingsgarden market.com. Free.

Ujima Afterschool Program Ujima afterschool program is committed to elevating student voice, ensuring diverse representation and is dedicated to equity work regardless of race, religion, political affiliation, sexual orien tation/expression, etc. Wednesdays, 3-5:30pm. Through Nov. 16. Ujima Afterschool Program, 520 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-604-8055. info@thefathersgroup.org. Free.

Pre-Season is Ski Film Season

Find a seat in the Tower Theatre and get stoked for ski and

t’s ski film season. Right before all the mountains open their lifts to restless ski ers and snowboarders waiting to shred down the freshly fallen snow, October and November is when ski and snowboard movies hit theaters. In Bend, they’re at the

Attending an in-person ski film on tour is an experience attendees won’t soon

On Thursday, Oct. 13, the Quality Ski Time Film Tour will present a variety of seen and unseen films. Focused on getting hyped for the season, Salomon is back for its second year with this tour. The lineup will include the not-yet-released episode of “The Fifty Project’’ from Cody Townsend and the Blank Collective movie, “Feel

At this film event, posters signed by professional skiers will be available and attendees will even get the chance to win gear from brands like Salomon, OnX Back

On Wednesday, Oct. 19, Toyota presents a new ski film from Matchstick Pro ductions, “Anywhere From Here.” This ski film is touring across North America, starting in Crested Butte, Colorado. Taking on a perspective through the eyes of a 12-year-old freestyle phenomenon, this movie is shot with a unique message and

Touching on themes of not wanting to grow up, wanting to live a carefree life and the beginnings of navigating a life purpose, “Anywhere From Here” follows Walker Woodring through growing up in the professional ski and snowboard community,

Though the primary focus of the film is on Woodring, the cast is full of wellknown athletes, including Bendite Lucas Wachs, along with Sam Kuch, Tonje Kvivik, Eric Hjorleifson, Markus Eder and Emily Childs. “Anywhere From Here” unpacks

Find beautiful shots not only of skiing but also of surfing, mountains, friends having a good time, smiling profile shots and encouragement in this ski film. Meet

Quality Ski Time Film Tour and “Anywhere From Here”

FOOD + DRINK

Artisan Farmers Market Featuring local goods from the Crooked River Ranch community, find jewelry, produce and more at this unique shopping experience. Sat, Oct. 15, 9am-3pm, Sat, Nov. 5, 9am-3pm, Sat, Nov. 19, 9am-3pm, Sat, Dec. 3, 9am-3pm and Sat, Dec. 17, 9am-3pm. Crooked River Ranch, 5060 SW Clubhouse Rd, Crooked River Ranch. Free.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $38.

BEER + DRINK

Classic Car Show A fundraiser for the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. Live music by Sweet Red & The Hotrod Billies 2pm-4pm. Pin up girl contest sponsored by The Doughnut Dolls. Raffle for prizes and 50/50 cash raffle. Foods trucks, beer and wine will all be available. Oct. 15, Noon-5pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-525-5792. riversplace bend@gmail.com. Free.

Cowboy Casino Three Creeks Tap takeover at Unofficial Logging Co.! Plenty of prizes, great beer on tap and axe throwing for the whole fam ily. Oct. 14, 5-10pm. Unofficial Logging Co., 910 NW Harriman St. Suite #100, Bend. Free.

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

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

Locals’ Night Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

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

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

Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-Eyed Cricket

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

TRAINING GROUPS + ATHLETIC

Adult Dodgeball (Open Gym) Make friends, get fit and have fun! Whether you’ve played before or are trying something new, join Bend Dodgeball for a game or two and see why it’s Bend’s favorite adult social sports league. Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Through Nov. 16. Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, 500 NE Wall St., Bend. Contact: hi@benddodgeball.com. $8.

Autocross at Mt. Bachelor Join the Au tocross Club of Central Oregon for a high-per formance driving competition on the autocross course in the smooth paved parking lot at West Village Main Lodge. See some of the best drivers in Oregon go all out! Cars only, no SUVs or ATVs. Safety inspection required, helmets available. Oct. 15, 7am-4pm and Oct. 16, 7am-4pm. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort - West Village, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-325-2114. tau reaudor@hotmail.com. $40.

Badminton Night! Beginners and expe rienced players welcome. Extra racquets and birdies provided. The $10 cost helps pay for the facility. Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Through Nov. 2. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St., Bend. Contact: 503-720-8605. jimwinkle@gmail.com. $10.

CALENDAR

der the sun the group will be hiking each month around the full moon! Watch closer for more de tails as each event gets closer on the Facebook page! Fri, Oct. 14, 6pm, Fri, Nov. 11, 6pm and Fri, Dec. 9, 6pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Free.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Run ning Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Thursday Night Run Run through the Old Mill for around 3-5 miles, stay for food and drinks! Thursdays, 6-7pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

OUTDOOR SKILLS

Gearing Up For Winter Activities Sem

inar Winter is just around the corner, and it’s time to get ready for winter activities! This sem inar is for people who are new to winter hiking, snowshoeing and Nordic skiing and want help deciding what gear and clothing to bring along for these activities. Presented by Central Oregon Nordic Club. Oct. 12, 6-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: masterhiker@gmail.com. Free.

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

HEALTH + WELLNESS

“Honor Moments of Change: Pivot with Purpose” Mini-Retreat Series Kids grow. Parents age. Bodies evolve. Connections build and dissipate. Change is inevitable yet how we process and respond to that change invokes long-standing effects. Throughout the class time together, participants will implement tools to gracefully navigate and intentionally reflect upon life’s transitions. Cultivate space to be and become! For more information visit www. invitinggrowth.org. Wednesdays. Through Nov. 2. Bend, River West Neighborhood, NW Columbia, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org. $500 for eight week series (Limited to 10 people)..

Bend Area Running Fraternity

The group will run, maintaining social distance, along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mondays, 5pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@ gmail.com. Free.

Capoeira: A Martial & Cultural Art Form of Freedom Free yourself from everyday movement and thought streams, push your boundaries and find joy in community. This Afro-Brazilian art combines music and acro batics in a constant flow of movement, attacks and creative defense. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend. Contact: 541-6783460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.

CORK Mom Squad

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

Embodying Self-Connection & Be friending Your Nervous System Would it be wonderful to relax your body, calm your nervous system and from this new state, create a sense of clarity and inner balance in any moment? In this class, participants will learn and practice powerful body-mind awareness strategies that give them a sense of well-being. Thursdays, 6:308pm. Through Nov. 17. Contact: 503-680-5810. bethweltonmiller@gmail.com. $120.

Dry-Land Training Class

This six-week series will prepare you for your strongest season yet. Train dynamically to increase endurance and power with a focus on fine tuning for injury prevention. Great opportunity if you’re looking forward to full days on the slopes, all season long. Tuesdays-Thursdays-Sundays, 8-9am. Through Nov. 20. Bend Pilates, 155 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-647-0876. debby@bend pilates.net. $22.

Monthly Snowshoe Evening Hike with Come Out Bend Come out and hike with Come Out Bend! Whether under the stars or un

Forest Bathing Session Experience the wonder of autumn by slowing down and con necting all of your senses to the natural world around. This experience is hosted by Missie Wikler, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and takes place in beautiful Shevlin Park. Oct. 15, Noon-2pm. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@romingyo ga.com. $35.

Healing Our World: Will Tuttle Pre sentation Are you concerned about the quality of food available today? Troubled by the rate of chronic diseases? Feel called to create a positive future? Vegnet Bend presents Will Tuttle, PhD, author of "The World Peace Diet." Vegan desserts and beverages will be provided. All welcome! Please RSVP to: 541-480-3017. Oct. 15, 6-8pm. The Environmental Center, 16

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NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-480-3017. judyveggienet@yahoo.com. Free.

Impact Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Program Impact PD! is a highly energy exer cise class designed for people with Parkinson’s. Whole body activation, voice work, facial expres sion, counteract your symptoms, dual tasking, fine motor skills and increase your daily activity. Led by Nancy Nelson an Exercise Specialist for Parkinson’s. Call with questions and to sign up 503-799-5311. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:1510:30am. High Desert Martial Arts, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend. Contact: 503-7995311. nancyn.pdex@gmail.com. $119 a month.

Introduction to Forest Bathing A shorter version of a typical forest bathing walk, this intro session includes a guided sensory meditation and invitations to engage with nature and each other. Forest bathing is a therapeutic practice that can help you relieve stress, tame your mental chatter and find yourself in the present moment. Oct. 15, 1-2:30pm. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: mindy@ rootedpresence.com. $15.

Kundalini Workshop Join Wendy Schmitt and Nirmal Conforti for an invigorating afternoon of Kundalini Yoga. Cultivate relational and mental harmony through the practices of breathing, moving, chanting and meditating together. Use breath and body locks to circulate energy and stimulate Kundalini. Learn a yoga and medita tion set for home. Closing sound bath. Oct. 15, 2-4pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $15/BHY Members, $30/Non-Members.

Lakshmi Community Workshop Abun dance Chanting Workshop. Meet and connect with the goddess of abundance and beauty in this 90-minute workshop. Proceeds will go to the Indigenous Peoples of Central Oregon group. Thu, Oct. 13, 6-7:30pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net.

$10 donation.

Live Music Yoga & Gong Bath Medita tion

This experiential yoga class explores vibra tion through movement, music and meditation. Through the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes and drums, the group explores the healing journey of experiencing sound on a deep profound level. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort. All levels welcome. Wednesdays, 7pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 808783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group

The Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Sup port Group meets weekly in the Central Oregon Locavore event space. Lactation consultants on hand from St. Charles and WIC to weigh babies and answer questions. All are welcome, includ ing partners and siblings, no matter how you are

feeding your baby. Thursdays, 6-8am. Central Oregon Locavore, 1841 NE Third St., Bend. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting

Zoom meeting Password: 301247 For more in formation: centraloregonoa.org. For assistance, call Terri at 541-390-1097. Sundays, 3-4pm. oacentraloregon@gmail.com. Free.

Parkinson’s In Person Exercise Class

Please join Nancy Nelson – Parkinson’s Exer cise specialist for this whole body in person, function-focused exercise that will push you to do more than you think. You will be challenged physically and cognitively while working through fitness goals: strength, balance and agility. Call Nancy 503-799-5311. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1-2pm. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 503-799-5311. nancyn.pdex@ gmail.com. $160 for 8 weeks.

Plant Spirit Meditations Each month the

group gathers to dive deeper into understanding of plants. Dr. Ashley will choose the month ly plant friend based on which plants are in season in Central Oregon. Plant communication strengthens connection to herbal medicine and opens people to the energetics, messages and wisdom of the plants. Mon, Oct. 17, 5:30-6:30pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@ thepeoplesapothecary.net. $20.

Run and Intro to Chinese Medicine Casu al run for all paces including new runners! Come join for a 2-3 mile run/walk and learn more about running. After join for an intro to Chinese med icine workshop with Qi Gong, acupuncture and much more! Oct. 12, 8:30-9:30am. Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 208304-4643. redjasperrunning@gmail.com. Free.

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

Womb Wise Yoga, 85-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training With backgrounds in both birth work and yoga, this prenatal yoga training offers comprehensive, evidence-based practices taught to support a diversity of bodies and life experiences while honoring the sacred journey of birth and parenthood through the traditions of yoga. Program grads are eligible for Yoga Alliance RPYT designation. Thu, Oct. 13, 6-8:30pm, Fri, Oct. 14, 8am-6pm, Sat, Oct. 15, 8am-6pm, Sun, Oct. 16, 8am-6pm, Thu, Nov. 10, 6-8:30pm, Fri, Nov. 11, 8am-6pm, Sat, Nov. 12, 8am-6pm and Sun, Nov. 13, 8am-6pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: alexamovesyoga@gmail.com. Contact for pricing.

Profit Drama plays across genres including alternative rock and electronic. With creative lyrics and captur ing beats, this performer experiments with a variety of musical elements. Profit Drama will perform with SeepeopleS at 9pm on Wed., Oct. 19 at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

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CHOW

It all started back in 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lynne Szymanski was visiting her first craft brewery and wanted something to snack on. There wasn’t anything. And as the proverb goes, “Necessity is the mother of inven tion.” OK, so maybe a snack isn’t exact ly a necessity, but you get the point. Szymanski thought to herself, “pop corn” and she got to work popping her first handcrafted batches. It wasn’t long before she was selling her tasty snack to brewpubs around the country including Boss Rambler Beer Club in Bend.

Of course, when you have a business partner in beautiful Bend, Oregon, you have to make a trip out to see your client once in a while. Szymanski and her snow boarding enthusiast husband planned a visit and after a day on Mt. Bachelor, fell in love. With Bend. Of course. That love affair with Central Oregon prompt ed the serial entrepreneur to relocate and make the decision to open her first retail popcorn store. BrownBag Popcorn Co. opened in downtown Bend on Bond Street in July.

BrownBag popcorn isn’t just any old

BrownBag Takes Popcorn to a Whole New Level

The new artisan popcorn company in downtown Bend brings flavors and fun to a perennial treat

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

bag of popcorn; it’s artisan popcorn, locally handcrafted fresh each day with flavors layered in by hand. Szymans ki explains what makes her popcorn different, “It’s my special technique of applying all flavoring and spices where everything is not just applied on the popcorn, but infused in the popcorn.” A dozen flavors are always in stock at the market and rotated every couple of days. The super popular flavors, such as the truffle parmesan black garlic, are always available or at least until they sell out each day.

There’s a sampling table set up in the downtown store with the daily featured flavors available for tasting. It’s nice that you can actually taste the popcorn before you buy it since there are flavors that you’ve certainly never encountered. Examples on the savory side include sri racha lime cheddar, honey BBQ, spicy buffalo cheddar, wasabi soy sesame and spicy dill pickle. Sweet flavors include sea salt caramel, white chocolate pea nut butter, dark chocolate coconut almond, banana cream pie with vanil la wafers and bourbon dark chocolate

cherry. Szymanski is always dreaming up new flavors with inspiration coming from anywhere and everywhere! It was a chicken wing that inspired her very first flavor: sriracha lime cheddar.

Like the popcorn itself, the down town BrownBag Popcorn Co. market is unique. Szymanski describes it this way, “It’s like a big popcorn tasting par ty with beer, wine, craft beverages and lot of fun stuff to pair with popcorn all in a takeout-style market!” Yes, along with bags of popcorn in hand-stamped, recycled, compostable brown bags, the market carries beer, wine and specialty items like Bloody Mary mixes and gour met sodas.

Considering that the 2022 Bend Film Festival is still underway (virtually through Oct. 23) and the film festival’s Tin Pan Theater is literally steps away from BrownBag Popcorn Co., why not bop into the market this week and grab

For those wondering, the wholesale side of the company continues to this day. Dozens of craft breweries around the country carry BrownBag Popcorn including Boss Rambler Beer Club and Crux Fermentation Project in Bend. People can also order artisan BrownBag popcorn online for themselves or to ship to another popcorn lover. All requests are popped to order and shipped the very same day.

BrownBag’s popcorn is definite ly worth sampling. They’re taking sim ple popped corn to another level, maybe even another universe! The downtown market, which just happens to be next to another local favorite, Bonta Gelato, is worth a visit. But be prepared; you’ll probably not to able to get out of there without at least one bag of some kind of crazy flavored goodness that you’re like ly to eat before the day is done.

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BrownBag Popcorn Co.’s bags are hand stamped, recycled and compostable

By Nicole Vulcan

Mountain Burger

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Anew burger place on Bend’s far-west side is already bringing all the kids to the yard. Mountain Burger opened in late September in Northwest Crossing, taking up the space formerly occupied by Pflücke. On top of burgers—featuring a new “burger of the week” each week, Mountain Burger has some truly unique shakes, coming in flavors such as Unicorn, with fruity pebbles, lavender honey gelato and raspberry sauce, and the S’More, featuring toasted marshmallow, graham cracker and chocolate sauce. Bonta Gelato, a Bend favorite, is also on offer by the scoop— and adults, there are booze-infused shakes as well. (And a full bar with creative cocktails, too.)

Also on the menu are varying types of loaded fries, aka “Mountain Fries,” includ ing its Okonoko Fries loaded with sesame miso aioli, furikake, pickled ginger, boni to and scallions, and the Whoops fries, with green chile queso fundido, tomato pico and cilantro.

And the burgers? Those come in creative varieties, too, of course. The Manza nita Burger includes walnuts, oats and sage in the patty, alongside a cashew-onion spread and iceberg lettuce. The North 44 Lamb Burger, meanwhile, includes lamb, harrisa yogurt, feta, pepperoncini and shaved radicchio. Those looking for more of a classic can build their own or get the Mountain Cheeseburger with American cheese and Mountain sauce.

Mountain Burger espouses a sustainable mission, with a goal of having the restau rant be carbon neutral by 2025.

“We want to prove that people do not need to compromise to eat sustainably. We want to prove that sustainable restaurants can provide better service, tastier and healthier food, and a more fun dining experience - than the status quo,” reads a por tion of the sustainability statement on Mountain Burger’s website. Mountain Burger is brought to Bend by restauranteur Ted Swigert, the same guy behind Bend’s Drake and Washington restaurants.

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Rene Mitchell is the executive direc tor of Scalehouse, a collaborative for the arts in Bend that annual ly puts on the Bend Design conference. Mitchell co-produces Bend Design with Martha Murray each October, bringing fresh ideas for creatives who live in the local area, as well as those who come just for the event.

The Source Weekly chatted with Mitchell about this week’s Bend Design, which kicked off Oct. 11 and has its “main event” Friday, Oct. 14.

Source Weekly: For those not famil iar, give readers a sense of what they can expect at Bend Design.

Rene Mitchell: Bend Design is mod eled after all the design conferences around the globe, where we look at how design impacts our daily life. We have speakers, films, workshops and an exhi bition all looking at practices of design. We bring in industry leaders who speak about design trends, design process, what they’re thinking, and in the after noon we have hands-on workshops.

SW: What’s going through your mind when you’re planning this event? What’s important for you to achieve?

RM: I’m really excited for the fact that we can bring together bold minds, thinkers and doers that touch so many aspects of design—architecture-type design, technology… and just see what the attendees can walk away with. We always hear new ideas emerge from what they hear and learn at the event.

SW: What’s something surprising about this year’s event—or something

you’re looking forward to?

RM: A fun new development is having Teafly involved, our MC, to interview all of the speakers in the morning following their talks. So, each speaker will speak for about 30 minutes, and following will be about a 15-minute Q&A, and that will be led by Teafly. In the past Martha and I have done this, and we really wanted to be available for attendees, things that come up and have one person focus on the Q&A. And given Teafly’s role with BendFilm, Sisters Folk Festival and oth er events, and just seeing how well she interacts with artists, it’s just really fun to have her involved this year.

We’re also having a really cool work shop. It’s a two-hour workshop—so a bit longer than we’ve had in the past— and it’s called “How to Make Mistakes on Purpose: Bringing Chaos to Your Order.” This is being led by an artist named Laurie Rosenwald. She’s written a book called “How to Make Mistakes on Purpose: Bringing Chaos to Your Order.” And it’s a great book, really fun.

We’re actually going to slow down and talk about making mistakes. And when you make mistakes, what comes from that process?

SW: What else should people have on their radar for Bend Design?

RM: We’re exhibiting an artist, Hope Meng, at Scalehouse Gallery, who is also leading a workshop, and that’s the first time we’ve ever done that. In the months of September and October we’ve had [the gallery] focusing on Hope Meng and her exhibition. She will be speak ing about her exhibition and her project called the Monogram Project Wednes day evening, as an artist talk to kick off Bend Design, as well as a workshop on Friday afternoon.

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SCREEN

SC May the Source Be With You: Special BendFilm Wrap-Up Edition

Memories of the best lil’ film festival in Central Oregon

By Jared Rasic

Last week, the 19th Annual BendFilm Festival concluded and gifted me with one of the most magical experiences of my life. To my very specific wavelength, I’m not sure there’s anything more fascinating than experiencing a piece of art and then immediately getting to interact with the creator and learn about their process and intention. As someone who wants to tell my own stories for a living, in hearing sto rytellers talk about their passion, it’s hard not to be inspired to create more of my own art instead of only talking about what other people make.

As much as the films are the centerpiece of any film festival, what I really connected to this year were the people. Actors, film makers, cinematographers, writers and industry insiders from around the world came together across four days and became a community, celebrating movies with each other. I didn’t see a single clash of egos or a moment of sour grapes for any of the award winners. In fact, at the closing night party all I saw was a group of artists, happy to be at a film festival again after so many years, dancing late into the night under the power of their own joy.

For this column, I thought about mak ing a list of all the unforgettable interac tions with astounding human beings I had over the last few days, but bullet points and numbers didn’t seem to capture what made the festival special in the first place. The

pure elation of watching Canadian/Korean director Jude Chun see his award-winning feature, “Unidentified” with an audience for the first time was bigger than a listi cle could hold. Seeing director Daniel J. Egbert’s humble awe as he watched audi ences be deeply moved by his stunning short film “Chorus” can’t be relegated to a graph.

Or how IndieWoman of the Year Tamara Jenkins caught as many movies at the fest as humanly possible, asking incisive ques tions to the filmmakers and genuinely tak ing pleasure in crafting relationships with the next generation of artists. Or how the legendary actor Gary Farmer walked up to me and gave me a copy of his new CD. Or sitting on a wooden bench at the closing night party and eating the spiciest chick en sandwich I’ve ever had in my life while the iconic and badass actress Tallie Medel laughed at me as I was destroyed by uncon trollable hiccuping.

These are just moments. But added together, they are so much more than the sum of their parts. The BendFilm staff and board waded through a few dark years and then crafted something of undefinable light. Executive Director Todd Looby, Head of Festival Programming Selin Sevinc and Operations Manager Hanna Mason (along with the dozens of staff and volunteers) made a thing and it was beautiful.

Award Winners:

Best in Show: “ You Resemble Me” directed by Dina Amer

Best Outdoor/Environmental Feature: “Au Revoir” directed by Justin Loiselle and Jonathan Ferguson

Best Indigenous Feature: “Urya: The Rising Forest” directed by Juliana Curi

Best Documentary Feature: “Sam Now” by Reed Harkness

Best Narrative Feature: “The Game” directed by Ana Lazarevic

Special Jury Award For Narrative Features: Malek Rahbani for his performance in “Jacir.”

Best Editing: Jason Reid and Darren Lund for “Sam Now.”

Best Cinematography: Bae Jin Baek for his work on “Unidentified.”

Best Director: Elisa Levine and Gabriel Miller for “Sweetheart Deal.”

Special Jury Award for Excellence in Personal Filmmaking: “Bad Axe” directed by David Siev

Best Documentary Short: “Meantime” directed by Michael T. Workman

Best Narrative Short: “Enjoy” by Saul Abraham

Best Northwest Short: “No Spectators Allowed” directed by Kanani Koster

Special Jury Award for Social Impact: “One Buck Won’t Hurt” directed by Christopher Stoudt

Special Jury Award for Animated Short: “The Seine’s Tears” directed by Yanis Belaid, et al.

Best Animated Short: “Ice Merchants” directed by Joao Gonzalez

Special Jury Award for Personal Vision: “Babysitting” directed by Patrick Noth

Best Outdoor/Environmental Short: “Monumental Divide” Directed by Brian Oliver

Best Indigenous Short: “Daughter of the Sea” directed by Alexis C. Garcia

Best Student Short: “El Carrito” directed by Zahida Pirani

Meanwhile, the Katie Merritt Audience Award Feature and Short Film Winners will be announced on Oct. 24.

Actor Gary Farmer, left front, leads the all-star cast of talent at this year's BendFilm Festival. Middle front is Tatan ka Means and BendFilm Director Todd Looby is at far right.

Photo courtesy of BendFilm

By Jared Rasic

Holiday Boutique

AMSTERDAM: A sprawling crime comedy starring Bale, Robbie, De Niro and…Taylor Swift? OK. All right. This is one of my most anticipated movies of the year and I still think it will probably be a hot mess. Director David O. Russell is behind two of the all-time classics (“Three Kings” and “I Heart Huckabees”), so he has my loyalty no matter what.

Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House

AVATAR (RE-RELEASE): To get people hyped for the new “Avatar” movie that’s coming out in December, Disney is re-releasing the original to remind people that it was a thing back in 2009. I haven’t seen it in years, but I remember “Avatar” having cool 3D and a plot that reminded me how much I love “Fern Gully.”

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BARBARIAN: A woman arrives to her rental home but the dude who played Pennywise is already there. Most people would flee into the night, but then we wouldn’t have a movie, so she stays and deeply creepy horror ensues. This is a new horror classic from top to bottom. Regal Old Mill

BROS: Finally, we have a big-budget studio roman tic comedy with and an all-LGBTQ+ central cast. This is the first time something like this has been done in history and with star Billy Eichner writing and Nicholas (“Forgetting Sarah Marshall”) Stoller directing, this could end up being this year’s comedy smash success.

Regal Old Mill

DON’T WORRY DARLING: The media loves to talk about all the drama involved with the making of this one, but completely forgets that 1) Olivia Wilde directed the charming and lovely “Booksmart,” 2) Florence Pugh is one of the best actresses of her generation and 3) that this movie is actually an orig inal idea instead of a remake or comic book movie. I think it looks fantastic.

Regal Old Mill

THE GOOD HOUSE: Starring Kevin Kline and Sigour ney Weaver, this romantic drama follows a New En gland realtor as she rekindles some long-dormant connection with her high school sweetheart. This definitely looks like one of those movies that people complain don’t get made anymore: something fo cused on adults dealing with real human emotions. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House

HALLOWEEN ENDS: Does it tho? Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub

LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE: I wasn’t aware I needed Javier Bardem dancing with an animated crocodile in my life, but here we are. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins

MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON: Did you fall in love with the hilarious and touching YouTube vid eos of Marcel (voiced by the luminous Jenny Slate) when they came out a few years ago? Of course you did. Well, this feature length story about the little shell searching for his people is one of the sweetest and kindest movies of the last few years. A joy. Tin Pan Theater

MOONAGE DAYDREAM: David Bowie! Tin Pan Theater

PEARL: A darkly funny and disturbing melodrama that acts as a prequel to last year’s modern horror classic “X,” Ti West and Mia Goth’s “Pearl” is a perverted and bloody ‘Wizard of Oz.” Truly one of the most original experiences of the year. Tin Pan Theater

SMILE: This new horror flick has a similar plot to “It Follows,” but looks just creepy enough to stand on its own. After a young woman goes through a traumatic incident, she starts getting stalked by a smiling creature that looks like people she knows. This has a hell of a trailer, so maybe we might have a solid horror flick on our hands. Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub

THE TERRITORY: A captivating look at the struggle between indigenous tribes and developers as the lo cals try to save as much as they can of the Amazon. This really shows you the power of documentaries and their ability to effect change. Tin Pan Theater

TOP GUN: MAVERICK: There’s a reason why Tom Cruise is the last true movie star and it’s mostly because he’s that perfect blend of creepy, weird and desperate to entertain us—and boy does he. Talk about a highway to the danger zone. Regal Old Mill

THE WOMAN KING: An historical drama/action movie about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit that protected the African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Featuring an absolutely fierce perfor mance by Viola Davis, this is a solid if flawed epic. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House

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Gravel Girl’s Keys to Winter Cycling

For those who love life on two wheels, the winter season doesn’t have to be a bleak one

By Linda English, Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub - dirtyfreehub.org

Let’s be honest here; when we talk about winter cycling there are just a handful of us willing to brave the elements. I head out in the worst of win ter storms to downhill or cross country ski, but find myself wincing at the thought of snow flurries on a bike. Let me walk you through a host of options for staying “cycling fit” during the winter; the reality is a good mix of all of the options is your best bet to staying warm, staying fit and having fun.

The obvious option is fat biking in the snow. The local bike shops have plenty of options for rentals or to purchase your perfect bike. The trick is always find ing the right conditions (plunging through 6 inches of fresh snow on a bike is ridiculously hard!) Most peo ple head up to the Wanoga Snow Play Area which has groomed trails just for fat bikes. Check out Central Oregon Trail Alliance  for all the fat biking fun details.

If you are more into gravel cycling, you can often watch the weather and find perfect conditions to ride. But along with that comes choosing the perfect route. I’m always looking for flat routes just so that I can keep my body temperature about the same for the whole ride. Nothing makes me colder than climbing 1,000 feet and then descending; I am guaranteed to have a teeth-chattering experience on the way down. My body temp cools off too fast and the sweat just makes me cold.

I also search for routes that have good punch-out options or are much closer to town. If I need to call a friend because the weather went south, I want a warm place to hang out and wait. Or I like smaller loops that give me a constant “return to the barn” option.

For sneaking in the winter miles, I like to ride Dirty Freehub’s Coffee Run route which allows me to spin from Bend to Sisters, warm up with a good cup of coffee and then spin back. I also like Dirty Freehub’s Westside Tour because this one has a million different bailout points. For days when the weather is looking really dicey, I will stay in Bend and use Dirty Freehub’s

Townie route. People who have lived in Bend a million years will tell you the route has paths that they didn’t even know existed!

If I don’t mind a bit of a drive, Dirty Freehub’s Don nybrook route north of Madras has roads that typical ly stay dry and fast in the winter. A big chunk of this is paved with this 54-mile loop offering up plenty of climbing to keep you in tip-top form. And for a longer drive, I would consider Dirty Freehub’s Macks Canyon route out of Dufur, which can be “hot diggity”  warm on a sunny day because you are low in elevation and tucked nicely away from the wind. It’s also 34 miles with less than 1,000 feet of climbing.

For you mountain bikers, who doesn’t love to head to Maston on a warm sunny winter day? The biggest trick is to make sure you are not riding trails when they are muddy, which is often the case. (You destroy the trails if they are muddy!)  For the latest trail condi tions, check out Bend Trails.

You can also just admit defeat and buy Nordic skis. There’s no better sport on the planet to crank up your lung capacity than skate skiing. Both Mt Bachelor and Meissner Nordic offer up lung-sucking fun.

Or you can skip going outside altogether and just train indoors.

My recommendation is to crank out hard workouts that are about an hour, using one of the apps like Zwift or take a class with a drill-sergeant coach. They both can help work on important bike skills like cadence and power surges. Check out Bowen Sports Perfor mance if you want to try an indoor cycling class full of chatty cyclists.

My final tidbit is to create a spring goal, like the Gorge Gravel Grinder in Dufur, Oregon. Nothing pushes me out the door on winter days like a looming 53-mile bike ride (the “small” event) on my calendar in April. (They also have 67- and 93-mile options!)

By Allie Noland

Get Prepared for Winter Recreation

Upcoming events to prep for a season full of shredding and enjoying winter nature

Make the most of your pre-sea son stoke and attend events in Central Oregon that will get you prepared for snowfall, whether it be learning a new sport, getting into shape or provisioning for winter outings.

Dry Land Training Class

Want to feel strong and conditioned at the start of the ski season but don’t know where to start? Trying to target muscles specific to skiing is difficult, and it can feel like you’re working out the right spots when you’re not.

Dry Land Training Classes give Central Oregonians an opportunity to start the season strong with biomechanics training specifically designed to target muscles and build strength for skiing down the mountain. Dynamic movement and func tional circuit training is the center focus of these classes. Training experts lead classes through a variety of positions designed to mimic positions unique to skiing. Along with the specific ski movements, attendees will build endurance and power for lasting a full day on the mountain right out of the gate.

The classes, offered by Bend Pilates, are at 8am on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sun days leading up to the opening of Mt. Bachelor.

Dry Land Training Class

Tue. Thu. & Sun., 8am

Bend Pilates

155 SW Century Dr., Bend bendpilates.net

$22

Intro to Winter Nordic Walking

Don’t let the weather stop your outdoor walks. Nordic walking is a way to get outside, build the core and experience stabilization while being active on icy trails.

Learn with fitness instructor Monica McClain Smith about the beauty and health activation of Nordic walking before the snow falls. Gain confidence in how to use poles correctly to maximize points of contact and stabilization. Smith has been teaching fitness classes in Bend for over 30 years and has ample knowledge in win ter walking.

The Downtown Bend Public Library is hosting a class on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 12:30pm and the Redmond Public Library is hosting a class on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 3pm. The session begins with an orientation and follows with an optional 45-min ute outside Nordic walk with Smith. Some poles will be available for attendees, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own hiking poles.

Intro to Winter Nordic Walking Wed., Nov. 2, 12:30pm & Tue., Nov 8, 3pm

Bend Public Library and Redmond Public Library 601 NW Wall St., Bend / 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond deschuteslibrary.org

Free

Sled Swap

After signing up for events to get you prepared and stoked for winter recreation season, check out the Sled Swap at Pro Caliber Motorsports. Sell what you don’t need or want to refresh. Buy what you need and have on your winter want list.

This swap has everything snow-related including, sleds, snow bikes, parts, jack ets, bibs, pants, boots, gloves, trailers and a variety of accessories. There are two ways to sell: sell it yourself with no fee or consign it for a 10% fee.

In addition to the swap, there will be a raffle, burgers and brats and a vintage sled show. Make it to Pro Caliber Sport on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9am-5pm to get ready for winter recreation.

Sled Swap

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Biden’s Pardon Announcement is a Good Start

By Jeremy Dickman

On Oct. 6, President Joe Biden struck a blow against marijuana prohibi tion by announcing sweeping par dons for convicted marijuana users, and a new policy direction for canna bis. Not since Richard Nixon’s “War on Drugs” speech in 1971 has a single pres idential edict impacted federal drug prohibition in such a way.

Biden promised to pardon all those convicted of simple marijuana pos session since 1992. He also called on governors to issue pardons for those convicted of marijuana possession at the state level (Oregon decriminalized marijuana possession in 1973).

The practical impact of the par dons is small. Zero defendants who were convicted of simple possession currently reside in federal prisons and only about 6,500 have federal convic tions going back 30 years.

That said, housing, employment and public services could be easier to access for those who benefit from a pardon. Many employers in this coun try do an initial screen of job applicants with questions about criminal convic tions, a practice that is illegal in Ore gon. Millions across the country who need housing assistance have, for years, been barred by prior drug convictions, which has contributed to our current spike in numbers of the unhoused. Still, those evicted from their homes for drug use are barred from some housing assistance, such as Section 8 or housing vouchers, and the pardons will do noth ing to change that.

More significantly, Biden called on his Attorney General and the Secre tary of Health & Human Services to re-evaluate how we schedule canna bis. Marijuana is currently a Schedule 1 substance under the Drug Enforcement Administration’s classification system. Schedule 1 drugs are deemed to be dan gerous, have zero medicinal value and a high risk of addiction and abuse. Biden said this classification system, which puts cannabis on the same level as her oin and LSD, and puts it in a riskier classification than methamphetamine, “makes no sense.”

If marijuana were to be removed from the Schedule entirely, marijua na markets could flourish. Banking restrictions in place due to prohibition have made doing business as a marijua na farmer, retailer or processor near ly impossible. Most large banks are insured by the federal government and refuse to bank cash for cannabis compa nies. Even cannabis-adjacent business es, such as CPAs and attorneys, often find their accounts shuttered when the bank learns that they do business with marijuana clients. If marijuana were

simply a Schedule 2 drug, however, fed eral restrictions would still exist, and the cannabis industry would continue to deal with a prickly federal/state con flict. In other words, much of the regu lated industry will watch the outcome of the HHS and DEA evaluations carefully.

Central Oregon attorney Michael Hughes, who represents criminal defen dants, many of whom are charged with drug offenses, made a YouTube video reacting to the Biden announcement, and called for far more radical change.

“Let’s remember how we got to this point,” Hughes said. “It was part of Richard Nixon’s ‘War on Drugs’ and hippies and everyone else he doesn’t like.” Hughes then pointed out that Biden entered the Senate in 1973, and had many opportunities to intervene in the drug war, but instead spearhead ed tough-on-crime legislation in the late 1980s and 1990s, which afterward resulted in lengthy prison sentences for thousands of those who used, dealt or grew marijuana.

“He should be pardoning people, he should be asking for forgiveness from the people whose lives he’s ruined,” Hughes added in his passionate speech.

Many Democratic governors tweet ed reactions of approval to Biden’s announcement. Meanwhile, Repub licans, including governors such as Asa Hutchison of Arkansas, criticized Biden’s announcement and accused the president of “pandering for votes.”

There is a difference, however, between “pandering for votes” and governing in a way that the vast major ity of constituents wish you to govern. According to a Pew Research poll in April 2021, more than 90% of American respondents believe marijuana should be legal for, at minimum, medical use, with 60% believing marijuana should be legal for recreational use. About 20 states have laws legalizing recreation al use of cannabis, and another 17 or so allow it for medical reasons. In short, the verdict from the American people is clear: Legalize it.

Finally, the pain of the Drug War has not been felt equally. People of color are far more likely to be arrest ed for marijuana offenses than white people, despite similar offending rates for whites and Blacks. It’s likely not a coincidence that the rate of home lessness for POC is similarly outsized. More institutional change will be need ed to address the way the Drug War has tossed American citizens into jail—or the streets—for possessing a plant.

“Once we take it off the controlled substances Schedule,” Hughes said, “we can get rid of all these lame excus es for locking people up.”

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

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By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libra poet Wallace Stevens said that the great poems of heaven and hell have already been written, and now it is time to generate the great poems of earth. I’d love to invite all Libras, including non-writers, to apply that perspective in their own sphere. Just forget about heaven and hell for now. Turn your attention away from perfection and fantasylands and lofty heights. Disregard pathologies and muck and mis ery. Instead, explore and celebrate the precious mysteries of the world as it is. Be a connoisseur of the beauty and small miracles embedded in life’s little details. Find glory in the routine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here are two top Scorpio pastimes: 1. exploring and deploy ing your intense, fertile creativity; 2. spiraling gleefully down into deep dark voids in pursuit of deep dark riches. Sometimes those two hobbies dovetail quite well; you can satisfy both pursuits simultaneously. One of my favorite variations on this scenario is when the deep dark void you leap into turns out to actually be a lush wonderland that stimulates your intense, fertile creativity. Accord ing to my analysis of the astrological omens, that’s likely to happen soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “I don’t want to be made pacified or made comfortable. I like stuff that gets your adrenaline going.” Sag ittarian filmmaker Kath ryn Bigelow said that. With the help of this at titude, she became the first woman ever to win an Academy Award for Best Director. Her film was The Hurt Locker, about American sol diers in Iraq who dispose of unexploded bombs while being harassed by enemies. Anyway, Bigelow’s approach is usually too hard-ass for me. I’m a sensitive Can cer the Crab, not a bold Sagittarius the Centaur like Bigelow and you. But I don’t want to assume you’re in the mood for her approach. If you are, though, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to deploy it. Some marvelous epiphanies and heal ing changes will be available if you forswear stuff that makes you pacified or comfortable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Author Jan Richardson tells us we can’t return home by tak ing the same route we used when we departed. This will be wise advice for you to keep in mind during the next nine months. I expect you will be attempting at least two kinds of homecomings. For best results, plan to travel by different routes than those that might seem natural and obvious. The most direct path—the successful passage— may be circuitous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the coming days, maintain strict boundaries between yourself and anyone or anything that’s not healthy for you. Be ultra-discerning as you decide which influenc es you will allow to affect you and which you won’t. And rather than getting sour and tense as you do this, I recommend you proceed with wicked humor and sly irony. Here are three saucy self-protective statements you can use to ward off threats and remain inviolable. 1. “The current ambiance does not align sweetly with my vital soul energy; I must go track down some more harmonious karma.” 2. “This atmosphere is out of sync with my deep precious selfness; I am compelled to take my deep precious selfness elsewhere.” 3. “The undertones here are agitating my undercurrents; it behooves me to track down groovier overtones.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): While asleep, have you ever dreamt of discovering new rooms in a house or other building you know well? I bet you will have at least one such dream soon. What does it mean? It suggests you want and need to get in touch with parts of yourself that have been dor mant or unavailable. You may uncover evocative secrets about your past and present that had been unknown to you. You will learn about new resourc es you can access and provocative possibilities you had never imagined.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “We must be will ing to let go of the life we panned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” Aries mythologist Joseph Campbell said that, and now I’m passing it on to you just in time for the Sacred Surrender Phase of your astrological cycle. Make sage use of Campbell’s wisdom, Aries! You will generate good fortune for yourself as you work to release expec tations that may be interfering with the arrival of new stories and adventures. Be brave, my dear, as you relinquish outdated attachments and shed defunct hopes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Plastic bags are used for an average of 12 minutes before be ing discarded. Then they languish in our soil or oceans, degrading slowly as they cause mayhem for animals and ecosystems. In alignment with current cosmic rhythms, I’m encouraging you to be extra discerning in your relationship with plas tic bags—as well as with all other unproductive, impractical, wasteful things and people. In the coming weeks, you will thrive by focusing on what will serve you with high integrity for a long time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Achilleas Frangakis is a professor of electron microscopy. He studies the biochemistry of cells. In one of his research projects, he investigated how cells interact with the outside world. He didn’t learn much about that question, but as he experimented, he in advertently uncovered fascinating new infor mation about another subject: how cells in teract with each other when they heal a wound. His “successful failure” was an example of what scientists sometimes do: They miss what they looked for, but find un expected data and make serendipitous discov eries. I suspect you will experience comparable luck sometime soon, Gemini. Be alert for goodies you weren’t in quest of.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Renowned Bra zilian novelist Osman Lins was born under the sign of Cancer the Crab. He wrote, “I will now live my life with the inventiveness of an engineer who drives his locomotive off the tracks. No more beaten paths: improvisation is the rule.” In the coming weeks, I am all in favor of you, my fellow Cancerian, being an inventive adventurer who improvises liberally and departs from well-worn routes. However, I don’t recommend you do the equivalent of running your train off the tracks. Let’s instead imagine you as piloting a four-wheeldrive, all-terrain vehicle. Go off-road to explore. Improvise enthusiastically as you reconnoiter the unknown. But do so with scrupulous attention to what’s healthy and inspiring.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In recent years, art his torians have recovered numerous masterpieces that had been missing for years. They include a sculpture by Bernini, a sketch by Picasso, a draw ing by Albrecht Dürer, and a painting by Titian. I’m a big fan of efforts like these: searching for and finding lost treasures. And I think you should make that a fun project in the coming weeks. Are there any beautiful creations that have been lost or forgotten? Useful resources that have been ne glected? Wild truths that have been buried or un derestimated? In accordance with astrological po tentials, I hope you will explore such possibilities.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The most important experience for you to seek in the coming months is to be seen and respected for who you really are. Who are the allies best able to give you that bless ing? Make vigorous efforts to keep them close and treat them well. To inspire your mission, I offer you three quotes. 1. Franz Kafka said, “All the love in the world is useless if there is a total lack of understanding.” 2. Anais Nin wrote, “I don’t want worship. I want understanding.” 3. George Orwell: “Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.”

SEX AFTER BABY UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY:

Dear Dr. Jane,

My wife and I had a baby girl four months ago and our sex life has been off track ever since. I know it takes time for a woman to feel good post partum, but our doctor said we could have sex after six weeks. We’ve only had sex once and it was terrible. I’m sensitive to my wife, but I’m going crazy without it. She’s exhausted and stressed. And she’s nursing. I’m lonely. I’m actually jealous of the baby. Is that crazy?

From, Jealous of baby

Dear Jealous, It makes perfect sense that you’re feeling jealous.

Having a baby (particularly the first baby) is one of the most chal lenging things you’ll ever do as a couple.

The realities of creating another human, combined with the physical difficulties and the exhaustion (sleepless nights!) are huge. I can’t overstate the impact that pregnancy, birth and the fourth trimes ter (baby’s first three months) have on you both.

I’m sure you know that your wife’s been through massive physical chang es. That’s obvious when you look at her. What you can’t see are the hid den hormonal and energetic shifts that she’s experiencing. We tend to focus on the issues women face after birth, but you’ve been through a lot, too. One in 10 dads suffer postpartum depres sion or anxiety as well. This is a pro found change and it’s true for moms and dads who become parents through pregnancy or through adoption. When we take another little human into our lives, we change at a deep level. The feelings of responsibility, love and vul nerability are profound.

Tip #1 Realize the impact. Becom ing a parent changes the way you both feel about your lives, who you are, and how you are in your bodies. The responsibility you’re experiencing is intense (even without specific physi cal, hormonal and emotional changes). The trauma of birth shakes you both (even when it went perfectly—which isn’t always the case). You’re both adjusting to her new figure and hoping that it’ll get back to pre-baby in some way. When she’s nursing, her body isn’t her own. She’s feeding the baby with her breasts—a totally new experience for you both. Her breasts were your playground before the baby arrived. And now they’ve become a snack bar. It’s very off-putting for some new dads.

By Dr. Jane Guyn

Tip #2: Focus on connec tion. Your best next move is to spend intimate time with her in other ways— not just sexually. That doesn’t mean your sex life is over. When lovemak ing does happen, take it slowly. You’ve both been through a lot. Sex may not feel right—at all. I recommend a vis it to the pelvic floor physical therapist for every woman who’s had a baby— vaginally or via C-section. There are new modalities available that’ll help her feel like herself doing everyday things and when having sex.

Tip #3: It’s not personal. I know that it’s hard not to take it personal ly. I imagine that being sexual with her is deeply import ant to you. It makes you feel amazing—loved and safe. Your rela tionship has been based on your physical connection with her. I hear you. But right now she’s in a different head space. It’s not that she doesn’t want you or find you attractive. She needs your patience so that she can keep healing her body, regulating her hormones and getting accustomed to her new rela tionship with the baby. You need selfcare too. Have you been getting to the gym? Seeing friends?

Tips #4: This too shall pass.  It’s a brief time in your life. Sex is really important for you both, but for now— do your best to focus on keeping the lines of communication open. Know that even though she’s busy with the baby, she still loves you. You’ll be back to yourselves again (with new aware ness and experience as new parents). You’re important to her, too.

I’m so glad that you reached out to me. You’re in the middle of big stuff in your life. It’s all new for both of you and it makes sense that you’re both sensitive right now. Take it one step at a time and it’ll be OK. Promise.

Xoxo, Dr. Jane

—Dr. Jane Guyn (she/her) is a wellknown relationship coach who received her Ph.D. in Human Sexuality and is trained as a Professional Sex Coach and Core Energy Coach. She works to help women and their partners release shame and increase confidence in them selves. Her work is in the area of inti macy and sex, as well as fears and/or abuse issues related to sex, plus a vari ety of other issues that may arise from any relationship. She’s the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, “Too Busy to Get Busy,” and has been passionately married to her best friend for over 30 years. You can find her at howtofixmysexlife.com. Send her your questions at thesource@ drjaneguyn.com.

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By Sheree MacRitchie, Principal Broker RE/MAX Key Properties

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client recently contacted me about selling their home. They have lived there several years and are thinking about relocating to be closer to family. Their question: When is the best time to sell our home? This question is top of mind of every would-be seller right now. While the state of the market is certainly one important aspect of deciding when to list your home, it’s important to remember that it’s not the only consid eration.

Here are five reasons that might very well outrank any market consider ations to list your home now:

You need the money. You have owned your home for five-plus years and want to tap 100% of the equity.

You’re leaving Central Oregon because of work or to be closer to family.

Your family has grown, and you need more space. Or you may be an empty nester and need to downsize.

You have combined households.

Central Oregon has gotten too big for you. Greener pastures and warmer weather are enticing you.

If any of these factors ring true to your situation, then it’s important to remember that the real estate market is cyclical, just like the stock market. If

your lifestyle, pocketbook and future demand a move, then now could very well be the right time for you.

Let’s look at the reality of the mar ket. It’s still a seller’s market. Our val ues are up. Being realistic about your sales price will allow you to pock et your equity and move on. Invento ry is exceedingly low. Less competition is always an advantage. And buyers are getting creative find ing new ways to buy—cash, mortgage, seller financ ing. And we all know that Central Ore gon remains a desirable area to live. The buyers will continue to come.

If you’ve priced your home based on realistic data adjusted for the change in our lending environ ment and kept up with the necessary maintenance to make your home shine, these are the factors that will allow you to sell successfully and move on feeling financially savvy with equity in hand.

Bottom line? The best time to sell your home is when you and your home are ready. Mindset, price, location, con dition and inventory are all factors to help you make your next move.

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Great rental history on all of the units and you can’t beat the location. Also potential space for adding additional units. Great opportunity to invest in Bend.

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Secluded and private, this small acreage property has a park like setting with plenty of mature trees, conveniently located close to Bend and Redmond. This single level 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1622 sqft ranch style home, features open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. A large primary suite featuring numerous windows and vaulted ceilings. The primary bathroom includes dual vanities. An oversized deck looks outs over the property and a detached garage/shop features an insulated 12 ft garage door, with an additional 400 sqft art studio located on the second floor. The property includes 3.72 acres of COID irrigation irrigated by an underground system, a 20,000 gallon cistern, tool shed, chicken coup, and 400 amp service to the property.

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