VOLUME

Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight

Let’s play LeftCenterRight! Bring friends and make new friends. The more people, the bigger the pot. Simple game, $1 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 $4 Beer & Wine Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St STE 104, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0688. Zerolatencybend.com.

Getting Intimate; Performing Gender

in Relationships How do we learn gender? Oct. 18, 5-7pm. Private Residence, To be shared after registration, Bend. Contact: 847-226-1151. Laurenlanger94@gmail.com. Free.

LGBTQIA2S+ Climb Night Come boulder in

an all LGBTQ+ affinity space. Open to all experience levels. FREE for first-time Circuit Gym users. 50% off passes for non-first timers. Free gear rentals for all! Third Friday of every month, 6-9pm. Through Dec. 17. The Circuit Bouldering Gym, 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting on Oct, 20th , 2:00-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. Carol@ parkinsonsresources.com. Free.

Understanding and Responding to De-

mentia- Related Behavior Learn about some

of the common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, how to assess the person’s needs and how to intervene effectively. Oct. 13, 4-5pm. Contact: 800-272-3900. Free.

FAMILY & KIDS

Alternative Break Challenge Join Camp

Fire over Spring Break 2022 for a week-long service trip that will bring us all over Oregon to work with organizations around the state! Open to 9th-12th graders with planning meetings starting in September and travel happening March 21-25, 2022. Mondays, 5-6:30pm through March 14. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Sliding scale pricing $135-$540.

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia

Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive Zoom puppet show! All ages welcome, 3 & under please be accompanied by a sibling or parent/caregiver to assist with interaction. Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the Zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: https://m.facebook.com/acornartandnature/. Free.

Birthday Parties $285 reservation fee for Kids Birthday Parties. This includes: 12 free Kids Open Play passes (you may invite up to 18 kids; if more than 12 kids come, then it’s $10 per child) and two hour access to the gym during Kids Open Play and private party room Saturdays-Sundays, 12:302:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $285.

Darkness to Light© Learn steps to better protect children from sexual abuse and develop tools for recognizing the signs of sexual abuse. Oct. 14, 5:30-8pm. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Equipo de Robótica FIRST LEGO

League 4-6 Grado: Únete al Equipo de Robótica FIRST Lego League, aprende cómo construir y programar con robots Lego, y... ¡participa en el torneo FIRST Lego League de esta temporada! Becas y transporte disponibles. Tuesdays, 5-7pm. Through Nov. 30. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $125.

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team

Join Camp Fire’s 5th-6th grade LEGO Robotics team, learn how to build and code with LEGO Robots and be part of this season’s FIRST Lego League Tournaments! Wednesdays, 4-6pm. Through Dec. 1. Join Camp Fire’s 6th-7th grade LEGO Robotics team, learn how to build and code with LEGO Robots and be part of this season’s FIRST Lego League Tournaments! Thursdays, 5-7pm. Through Dec. 2. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $125.

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Unleash your inner mad scientist at Sunriver Nature Center Observatory on Sat. Oct. 16 at 10:30am

Ghost King at the Museum Meet and greet

with local author Valentyne as he signs his latest novel, Ghost King, book one in his Ghosts are Good series. Kasper Kloven, underdog hero, journeys through death to find true love and fulfill his destiny of becoming the GHOST KING. For more information contact the Deschutes Historical Museum Oct. 15, 4-8pm and Oct. 16, 4-8pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@deschuteshistory.org.

Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend

Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tours return to in-person for two nights only. Each night museum guides lead 13 one-hour tours through historic downtown Bend, bringing the past back to life through history and paranormal mystery. Space is limited. Tours begin at the museum and end downtown. Oct. 15, 4-8pm and Oct. 16, 4-8pm. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@ deschuteshistory.org. $15.

Kids Open Play Our Kids Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful space for kids to stay active and have fun! We offer both Toddler Open Play for the littles and Kids Open Play for kids– babies and toddlers are welcome too. Our clean, bright and fully padded space is full of fun-filled movement Saturdays-Sundays, Noon-3pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5412413919. info@freespiritbend.com. Kids Open Play 1-Pass $15 Kids Open Play 10-Pass $130.

Mad Science Family Program Unleash your

inner Mad Scientist while your family experiments with colorful, fun and messy chemistry. A participating adult is required. Includes nature center admission. Sat, Oct. 16, 10:30am-noon and Sat, Oct. 30, 10:30am-noon. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4442. programs@snco.org. $10-12.

Private Birthday Parties $335 reservation fee

for Private Birthday Parties this includes: 12 free Kids Open Play passes (you may invite up to 25 kids, if more than 12 kids come, then it’s $10 per child) and two-hour private access to the gym and private party room (it’s all yours!) Saturdays-Sundays, 3-5pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $335 two Hour Private Access to Entire Facility Free Open Play Passes. like mums, asters, pansies, ornamental kale and cabbage plus so much more! Mondays-Sundays. Through Oct. 31. Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend-Redmond HWY, Bend. Contact: 541-3230160. info@schillingsgardenmarket.com. Free.

Teen Service Club Join Camp Fire’s teen community service club for 9th-12th graders: Tuesdays, 5-7pm. Through Nov. 9. Join Camp Fire’s teen community service club for 7th-9th graders: Teens Ignited. Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Through Nov. 10. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Sliding scale pricing $55-$220.

Toddler Open Play Our Kids Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful space for kids to stay active and have fun! Our clean, bright and fully padded space is full of fun-filled movement Mondays-Thursdays-Sundays, 9am-Noon. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. Toddler Open Play 1-Pass $12 Toddler Open Play 10-Pass $105.

Twinkle Toes Tap Learn the basics of Tap! This beginner class for ages 5-7 will have kids tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap. Class is designed for beginner tap dancer with little or no experience. Tuesdays, 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 14. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $61.

FOOD EVENTS

Elixir Wine Group Pop-Up Restaurant

Join us for an elevated dining experience. Featuring Chef Josh Podwils creating French-inspired food using the best ingredients sourced from Central Oregon. Dishes are paired with Elixirs portfolio of globally and locally produced wines. Live Jazz Saturday from 4-7 on the patio. Book at Elixir Wine Company Reservations. Fridays-Saturdays, 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Road, Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. Elixirwinegroup.com. $12-$40.

Kara’s Kitchenware - Cooking Classes

See full event list: http://karaskitchenware.com/ events/list/ Wednesdays-Sundays. Through Dec. 31. Kara Hansen, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0312.

BEER & DRINK

Corliss Winery Tasting The Winemaker of

Corliss Winery out of Walla Walla Joins us to taste through 4 of the newest releases. This iconic winery is sold out and has a waitlist for their wineclub. But we have them!! No reservations necessary, just show up anytime during the tasting! Oct. 20, 4:30-6:30pm. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. $20.

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 Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Locals Night Now that the summer tourism season is winding to a close, The Yard @ Bunk+Brew is rewarding all of the true locals with half off pints in the Beer Garden! Old Ironwood Taps will offer discounted local craft beers and other drink specials. Come mix with true locals! Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Through Oct. 13. Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave. Bend. Contact: 458-202-1090. events@bunkandbrew.com.

Locals’ Night Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! We offer $3 Pints of our core line up beers and $4 pours of our barrel-aged beers all day. We will see you there! 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! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

ATHLETIC EVENTS

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.

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, to 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. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr. Bend. Contact: centraloregonrunningklub@ gmail.com. Free.

CORK Saturday Morning Long Run Meet

at Thump Coffee in NWX at 8 am for our Saturday Run. We will head out for a long run then meet back at Thump for a coffee. All paces are welcome! See you Saturday! Saturdays, 8-10am. Thump Coffee, NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-647-2284. centraloregonrunningklub@gmail. com. Free.

Dodgeball (Adult Co-Ed League) Join

the premier co-ed social adult dodgeball league committed to making sure players have fun, get a workout and make new friends. Register on site or online. Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Through Dec. 15. Mazama Gym, COCC Bend Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: hi@benddodgeball.com. $7.

FootZone and Cascade Relays Pub

Run to Waypoints When: Wednesday, October 13th. Time: 5:30 PM. Route: Meet at FootZone, run to Waypoint (921 Mt Washington Dr. Bend). Not feeling a run? Meet us there! 6:00 PM. Beer and Raffle Prizes! Oct. 13, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins Planet

Fitness is offering free daily workouts via livestream! The best part? No equipment needed. Get your sweat on at least four times a day. Valid even for those without memberships! Visit the Planet Fitness Facebook page for more details. Ongoing, 4-5pm. Free.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels

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

OUTDOOR EVENTS

Wildlife + Landscape Photo Work-

shop Learn how to capture engaging nature shots with professional photographer Christian Murillo. All experience levels and camera equipment (smartphones) are welcome. Come enjoy the outdoors and learn about photography at this awesome workshop! Sun., Oct. 17, 4:30-6:30pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd, Sunriver. $80. .

Grit Clinics: Beginner/Intermediate

Skills We’ll begin by dialing in our bike setup and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending and getting up and over logs and rocks. Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-7878. info@gritclinics.com. $75.

Grit Clinics: Cornering & Switchbacks

OR Jumping* Cornering/Switchbacks (odd dates): We’ll practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we’re all dizzy with progress! Jumping (even dates): We’ll start by practicing fundamental skills in grass that lead to jumping (like body position, wheel lifts, level lifts and bunny hops), then take it to small jumps. Saturdays, 11am-1pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-7878. info@gritclinics.com. $75.

Grit Clinics: Happy Hour Trail Ride ‘N

Skills Join Grit Clinics at a new trail each week to work on specific skills needed for the features you will encounter. We’ll tackle jumps and corners on Whoops, technical climbing and descending on Funner, swooping descents on Tiddlywinks and more! Our weekly trail choice will be determined ahead of time. Fridays, 4-6pm. Phil’s Trailhead, Skyliner Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-728-7878. info@ gritclinics.com. $75.

Grit Clinics: Skills & Ride We’ll start with

dialing in our bikes and body position and progress through several more skills before hopping on the nearby trails to test our new skills on a fun ride. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-7287878. info@gritclinics.com. $99.

Grit Clinics: Women’s Foundational

Mountain Bike Skills Calling all ladies new to mountain biking! In just two hours, you’ll feel more confident setting up your bike, shifting, braking and navigating small trail obstacles after instruction from the skilled coaches at Grit Clinics. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-7287878. info@gritclinics.com. $75.

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Women's Foundational Mountain Bike Skills Clinic, at Seventh Mountain Resort happening Wednesdays at 5:30pm.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

40 Days to Personal Revolution For the

duration of the program, we meet Tuesday nights for 75-minute holistic coaching sessions centered on balancing body, mind and spirit. Tuesdays, 7-8:15pm. Through Nov. 16. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail.com. $40.

Bend Pilates Bend Pilates is now offering a full schedule of classes through Zoom! Sign up for your class on Mindbody.com and download Zoom. For more information visit bendpilates.net/classes/. Ongoing, Noon-1pm. $20.

Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure Become

your own hero. The Brazilian art form of Capoeira presents opportunities to develop personal insights, strength, balance, flexibility, musicality, voice, rhythm and language by tapping the energy of this rich cultural expression and global community. Text 541-678-3460 for location and times. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7:10pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 2535 NE Studio Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.

Coaching Group Build your dream life while connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Clarify your goals - internal or external, immediate or long-term, self or other focused. Learn new skills, techniques and insights to make it happen! Led by Diana Lee, Meadowlark Coaching. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 914-980-2644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-25.

Diabetes Prevention Workshop Join us as

we get active, lose weight and feel great together! This free, online diabetes prevention program is sponsored by your Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments. Learn how to manage stress, improve your heart health, eat well and stay motivated! Tuesdays, 9-11am. Through July 12. Contact: 541-876-1848. Free.

Drop In Monday Meditation - open to all

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

In-Person Yoga at LOFT Wellness & Day

Spa In-person yoga classes at Bend’s newest yoga studio! Tuesdays: Vinyasa with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Thursdays: Foundation Flow with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Schedule online or give us a call to reserve your spot! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: 541-690-5100. info@loftbend.com. $20.

Kirtan, Dance, and Sacred Song Join us

Thursdays at Tula Movement Arts and Yoga for an evening of Kirtan Dance and Sacred Song with the Bendavan Bhakti Band, around the back outside on the grass. No experience needed. An uplifting evening of Bhakti Yoga Thursdays, 6-8pm. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Dr. Suite 100, Bend. Suggested donation $10-$20.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions The

Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments are offering this six week, online class to support people living with chronic health conditions. Wednesdays, 10am-Noon through Nov. 24. Contact: 541-322-7446. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting

Zoom meeting Password: 301247 For more information: centraloregonoa.org/. Sundays, 3-4pm. Contact: 541-390-1097. oacentraloregon@gmail.com.

Praise Music in the Vineyard with Max

Clark (No Charge) Join us for praise and worship in the vineyard with live music at 11 am. Chairs are provided for you. Oct. 17, 11am-Noon. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: faithhopeandcharityevents.com/. Free of Charge - RSVP Only.

Prenatal Yoga 4-Week Series Rejuvenate,

relax and recharge as we move, breath and build community with other expectant moms! Thursdays, 10:45-11:45am. Through Nov. 4. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. Registration $72. Drop-In (if space allows) $20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation This

experiential yoga class explores vibration through movement, music and meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort. All levels. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Oct. 26. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. Bend. Contact: 808-7830374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

Eastside This experiential yoga class explores vibration through movement, music and meditation. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort. All levels. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Oct. 27. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd. Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20 suggested donation. Tai Chi class The focus of my teaching is on the individual, not on the group. I teach the original form as it was taught in the monastery: unchanged—Taoist Tai Chi Chuan 108 movements. This holistic approach focuses on the entire body as well as the mental and spiritual aspects. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45-10:45am. Central Oregon Tai Chi, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: 541797-9620. arawak327@gmail.com. $70.

Tai Chi for Health™ created by Dr. Paul

Lam This two day per week class is appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:45-9:45am. Oregon Tai Chi, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5015. $55-$65.

The Transformative Power of Reso-

nance in Relationships Navigating interper-

sonal relationship dynamics is key to our wellbeing and creating a sense of aliveness with others. In this class learn resonant communication and awareness practices for conscious connection, clarity and calm. Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through Nov. 10. Contact: 503-680-5810. bethwm519@ gmail.com. $150 for one or $260 for 2 people.

The Vance Stance/Structural Repro-

gramming Tired of being in pain? Get to the root of why you are tight, crooked or suffering in this series of two-hour classes in posture and flexibility that begin Mon, Aug. 30th. Choose from four class times weekly. Mondays-Thursdays, noon-2pm and Mondays-Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Through Nov. 18. EastSide Home Studio, 21173 Sunburst Ct. Bend. Contact: 541-330-9070. vancebonner@Juno.com. x12 class, $180.

Vinyasa + Vino Women’s Event The best

combo ever - Yoga, Friends and Wine (or bubbly water). Oct. 15, 7:30-9:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend. com. Pre-Registration Required. $25.

Yoga Nidra with Cynthia Latimer Full

Moon Yoga Nidra at White Aspen Creative @Widgi Creek w/ Cynthia Latimer + Angie Goodstein and you are invited to enjoy a deep relaxation, meditation & some much needed pampering. Please join us for a night of YOGA NIDRA ~ a systematic method of complete relaxation. Oct. 20, 7-9pm. White Aspen Creative, 18707 SW Century Dr. Bend.

BEND’S INDEPENDENT VOICE / OCTOBER 14, 2021 / WWW.BENDSOURCE.COM Oct 30 5k and Half Marathon

The half marathon race is limited to 500 runners, so don’t get left behind! (the race always sells out)

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