Source Weekly October 5, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

I have to admit: When the 2017 eclipse happened, I was pretty “meh” about the whole thing beforehand. So many people were raving about the thing that I just thought it was sure to be overhyped. I was so wrong! It was absolutely spectacular. And while the upcoming eclipse won’t be as complete as that last one, I still think it’s going to be pretty darn cool, and worth leaving Bend to see it in its full glory. Check out this week’s Feature for the info you need to know about that event. Plus, in Chow, Jared Rasic tries a handful of carts inside a single weekend to give you a host of new places to try, and in Screen, he gives us a preview of what this year’s BendFilm is going to be like. In Culture, we put a spotlight on Astrology columnist Rob Breszney, who’s out with a new book about his life and work. Also, be sure to check out Armando Borrego’s roundup of events happening for the upcoming Indigenous People’s Day. Thanks for reading!

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School Sports and the Altruism of Advertising

Last month, several community members reached out to the Source Weekly and to representatives of the Bend-La Pine Schools district to share concerns around a local ammunition manufacturer’s very visible sponsorship of the football and soccer programs at Mountain View High School. After the district’s decision to maintain the status quo for the time being, a sign promoting the company will once again go up on the scoreboard of the school’s stadium.

It should be obvious that promoting the use of weapons and ammunition doesn’t belong in a school – and certainly not one where a deadly shooter recently attended. BLPS’ own policy around sponsorships bans promoting the use of “illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gambling or firearms and products or services not permitted to minors by law,” a policy seemingly ambiguous enough so as not to outright ban the promotion of bullets that go into said firearms.

The district says it plans to review its sponsorship policies during this current school year so as to remove any ambiguous language, but heck, right now, a medical marijuana company might have an “in” to market themselves at local football games as well. That, too, is not illegal and is available to minors with a prescription.

When pressed about this issue, both district representatives and the school’s principal pointed out that Nosler, the ammunition manufacturer in question, has been sponsoring programs in the district for 25 years and that until the sponsorship review is complete,

nothing is going to change. Some community members who weighed in about the issue were also quick to point out that the company employs a lot of people, is family owned and truly cares about the community.

It also employed Ian Cranston, who is now in prison for shooting and killing Barry Washington on the streets of Bend after illegally carrying a weapon into a bar while drinking.

People and companies can contain multitudes. They can, all at the same time, care about school sports and be good people and create products that can be used to do anything from hunting to inciting violence. All of these things can be true at once.

What is also true is that a company could, in theory, choose to support a cause at a local school and not ask for any quid pro quo. It could, in theory, see that times have changed in the 25 years it has supported a school, and that school shootings and recent deadly violence in proximity of the school, and more by a former employee, don’t necessarily endear all community members to their brand. They could, in theory, simply support school sports programs with the dollars that help keep programs running, and not expect the support to come with a session of haggling over the size of the sign that will hang under the school’s scoreboard for everyone to see.

Any company or individual can choose to separate altruism from marketing for the good it offers to the athletes involved. Not everything needs to come with a quid pro quo.

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RE: NEW PARK PROJECTS AIM TO IMPROVE RIVER ACCESS NEWS, 9/21

Bend parks design team,

We appreciate efforts to maintain our riverbanks in the face of increased summer use here in town and enjoy the water park and recent river improvements. The small concrete rock style protection and recent access additions near Farewell Bend park appear somewhat natural and discrete. Many of us in the community understand and support the need for improved river access but strongly request that we reconsider the addition of metal handrails (and large concrete ramps) at multiple access points. We risk ruining the natural appearance of the river, the reason we are all drawn to it in the first place. The handrails proposed are particularly out of place in an otherwise beautiful natural landscape and will likely cause more safety and maintenance issues than they attempt to resolve. Natural rock appearance terraces and discrete ramps surely can offer river access while maintaining the beautiful natural appearance of the river.

—Ken Cameron

RE: ARE WE DATING THE SAME GUY? YES. FEATURE, 9/28

I was very disappointed to see Julianna Lafollette's article about a private Facebook group (designed to protect women) on your cover. As a victim of DV and SA, I believe in creating safe spaces for women, and empowering these safe havens. This article does the exact opposite.

This group, and many like it, was created to prevent the lies and manipulations in dating today, but also to protect

women from horrible and potentially dangerous situations.

Women experience fear and violence in different forms, and many women in the Facebook group have experienced harassment from men they posted about. The group has rules in place (as stated in the article) that were blatantly ignored. There has been an uptick in harassment behaviors by men to many women in this group, despite efforts to prevent the men from finding out. These harassing behaviors can escalate, and lead to bigger issues. This reality reduces women’s freedoms and abilities to participate in school, work and public life. It also negatively impacts their health and well-being.

I understand Facebook is a social platform. However, Miss Lafollette (and The Source) should have been mindful of possible distress or fallout this article might cause. The purpose of reporting is not lost on the members of the group, however, the group was never meant for such exposure. What is "public" and what should be publicized are two different things.

I hope in the future, The Source and its reporters will take these things into consideration.

—Shauna Harris

It might have been more equitable journalism, when reporting on an issue like the “Are We Dating The Same Guy” piece, to interview a male along with the women to provide balanced perspectives.

While protecting women’s safety is undeniably important, most single men do not appreciate having our photos and names shared on social media without our consent or ability to defend our reputations against lies, harassment,

cyberbullying and slander from anonymous posters.

While created with better intentions, ‘AWDTSG’ platforms have proven to be inherently problematic. Sadly there are countless examples of misuse of these groups including instances of stalking, body shaming and revenge.

I wonder if someone, such as your female interviewee, would appreciate having 'anonymous' information about what it was like to date her — sans consent — publicly in front of her new love interests (and 4,500+ strangers) as is done in these groups?

I imagine she might feel as dehumanized, commoditized, anxious and paranoid as I did upon finding out that the deepest, most intimate and personal aspects of my relationships, body and life could be openly discussed in this group — as I’ve witnessed happening.

Posting anyone's private information on social media without consent isn’t a kind thing to do. It is, however, a very likely way to sabotage trust and communication in a new relationship.

I kindly ask that we try to remember that we’re all real people with feelings. Please have some grace as we explore the dating landscape, seek authentic connection and grow into the men we aspire to be.

—Joseph Kundrat

RE: FOR STATE SENATE SEATS, IS THIS THE BEST REPUBLICANS CAN DO?

Republicans have got to wake up to the fact that Conservatives in Central Oregon are not swayed by extreme measures. The Central Oregon Republican Party led by White Supremacists? Support for Donald Trump? If you want Conservatives to join up and vote for Republican candidates, how about blending some moderation into the mix?

—Clark Aungst via bendsource.com

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Clark, you summarized the notion of the above-referenced Opinion piece so well. Thanks for sharing your perspective, and come on by for your gift card to Palate.

—Nicole Vulcan

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Bend La-Pine Schools Retains Controversial Sponsorship Sign

After hearing from community members, BLPS will display a replacement Nosler-sponsored sign at Mountain View High

By Julianna LaFollette

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Cook will allow a sign acknowledging a sponsorship with local ammunition manufacturer, Nosler Inc., to be displayed below Mountain View High School’s scoreboard once again.

MVHS selected Nosler as the sponsor for its football and soccer programs, sparking concerns last month from parents, teachers and residents due to the nature of the company.

In early September, a Nosler sign was displayed across the school’s football stadium scoreboard. The Nosler brand also appeared on a soccer team fundraising t-shirt.

“Nosler and its owners have supported the Mountain View High community for over 25 years,” Scott Maben, BLPS director of communications, said in a press release on Thursday. Nosler is a local, family-owned company that sells and manufactures ammunition and hunting rifles.

The former Nosler sign, which was displayed on the scoreboard for one week, was removed prior to Sept. 8, according to Maben, due to its size and prominence. The replacement sign will be smaller.

Those who opposed the sponsorship claimed it was “inappropriate” and “upsetting,” in an email to the Source Weekly. Concerns regarding the sponsorship with the ammo manufacturer mentioned a recent shooting in downtown Bend and the former Mountain View High School student who killed two victims in the east side Safeway shooting on Aug. 28, 2022.

After hearing from residents, MVHS will continue its sponsorship with Nosler while reviewing its administrative regulation, which outlines the district’s policies surrounding school advertisements.

“The District will maintain the status quo with respect to Nosler’s sponsorship at MVHS and other schools while

conducting a review of its existing policy and procedures related to advertising displayed on school property,” Maben said in a press release.

The policy review, which is scheduled for this school year, will ensure that policies reflect legal requirements, are unambiguous and represent district values, goals and community standards.

The District is hoping to better interpret regulations that reject promoting

the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gambling or firearms and products or services not permitted to minors by law.

“Until the review of the school advertising regulation is completed, school principals or District administrators will review for approval any newly proposed school advertising,” the press release detailed.

St. Charles to Continue Medicare Advantage Agreement Hospital system reaches an agreement with PacificSource to resume Medicare Advantage plans

By Julianna LaFollette

St. Charles Medical System reached an agreement with PacificSource on Sept. 29 that will continue its Medicare Advantage plans with no disruption in care or coverage. The agreement will reduce administrative burdens and address previous problems with Medicare Advantage plans, prioritizing the ease of care.

Beginning in 2024, patients of St. Charles Cancer Center can receive care prescribed by their physicians without

waiting for PacificSource authorization. Additionally, St. Charles will work with PacificSource in discharging patients from the hospital when hospital-level care is no longer needed.

PacificSource has over 15,000 Medicare Advantage members. Its members will be reenrolled for 2024 plans with no further action required.

“This agreement is a positive result for our region’s Medicare-eligible seniors, and also some of its most vulnerable

community members,” said Dr. John “Espi” Espinola, PacificSource’s president and CEO, in a Sept. 29 press release.

St. Charles continues to evaluate Medicare Advantage participation and has not yet reached an agreement with Humana, HealthNet and WellCare for 2024, according to a St. Charles press release.

In August, St. Charles announced it may stop accepting Medicare Advantage plans, citing concerns such as delayed or restricted access to care and health care system costs and burdens. At the same time, St. Charles encouraged Central Oregonians to switch to traditional Medicare plans.

The decision to reevaluate Medicare Advantage participation was based on years of concerns at St. Charles and other health systems throughout the country.

“The reality of Medicare Advantage in Central Oregon is that it just hasn’t lived up to the promise. A program intended to promote seamless and higher quality care has instead become a fragmented patchwork of administrative delays, denials and frustrations,”

Dr. Steve Gordon, president and CEO

of St. Charles, said in an August press release.

The organization’s plan to keep track of new initiatives to guarantee the agreement is reducing patient and family stress and improving speed and access to care while alleviating administrative burdens on health care providers.

Medicare Advantage plans cover seniors and individuals under 65 with disabilities, designed to offer more benefits with less cost than traditional Medicare. PacificSource Medical Advantage plans offer several benefits that would cost thousands more per year with Original Medicare, according to a PacificSource press release.

“We are excited to bring this agreement to our community and believe it addresses many of our concerns,” said Dr. Mark Hallett, chief clinical officer for St. Charles. “We are grateful to PacificSource for working with us to identify creative solutions that we believe will benefit patients and health care providers throughout the region.”

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School Staff Negotiate Contract with Bend-La Pine School District

Bend Education Association bargains with BLPS seeking improvements while working with an expired contract

By Julianna LaFollette

Despite the rain, hundreds of community members gathered at the Bend-La Pine Schools admin building on Oct. 2 for a pre-bargaining rally, supporting contract negotiations between BLPS and its teachers’ union, Bend Education Association.

Bend educators attended a bargaining session with the district on Oct. 2. Certified BLPS staff have been working without a contract since it expired on June 30.

“Working without a contract and without the improvements that we’re proposing impacts students and their families and then therefore our community,” said Sarah Barclay, the president of Bend Education Association.

Before their contract expired, BLPS staff demanded to bargain with the district on key issues they find crucial for employees, students and families.

According to Barclay, the contract needs updating. “It’s not just teachers bargaining for their contract,” said Barclay. “There are lots of language pieces in there that directly impact the kids and the families in our community.”

Educators are asking for adequate planning time, a fair cost of living adjustment, manageable class sizes and workloads and safety and behavior protocols. Educators shared their priorities at the rally chanting, “It’s about time.”

Several people came out to support the union, holding up signs and shouting alongside educators before the 5pm meeting. “Community support for educators and great public schools is key in making sure that the district really focuses their efforts on this bargain,”

said Barclay.

Mark Koopman, a teacher at High Desert Middle School, shared his thoughts on the negotiations at the rally. “I’m not hopeful. What the District presented at the last meeting and the way they presented it just didn’t seem serious,” said Koopman.

Other teachers discussed the importance of an updated contract. “I think it’s fair for teachers to ask for living wages and extra support and I just hope that the district listens to us,” said Alex Bakkon, a teacher at North Star Elementary School.

BEA has been attempting to meet with the district since February but didn’t have its first bargaining session until May 1. Barclay noted how long negotiations are taking.

“Bargaining can be slow, but this bargain specifically feels even slower,” Barclay told the Source. “There is a lot of work that needs to be done in our contracts and a lot of things that I don’t even think the district disagrees with.”

BEA represents a little over 1,100 certified staff working for Bend-La Pine Schools. Certified staffers include positions that require a certification from the state.

The district offered its counter proposal at the bargaining session on Sept. 18. A summary of the meeting from BEA suggested a need for further negotiations.

“Coming into this session, your Bend Education Association hoped to see a district proposal that clearly demonstrated a desire to find a fair settlement. Upon closer review, there is still much work to be done,” read a statement from BEA’s webpage.

The Oct. 2 session gave the association a chance to start the meeting with a counter proposal. According to Scott Maben, BLPS director of communications, the district decided at the meeting it would need more time to review and respond to the BEA’s counterproposal.

“While the BEA did make some adjustments in its overall contract proposal, both sides remain far apart on key issues,” Maben told the Source Weekly in an email on Oct. 3.

“The district would like to reach agreement with the BEA on a new contract as soon as possible,” Maben said. “Many of the changes the BEA has proposed have major implications for the district’s approved budget. Our operating budget is limited, and we must balance this financial reality with what the BEA is seeking.”

The next bargaining session for the BEA is scheduled for Oct. 30.

The Oregon School Employees Association is also in contract negotiations with BLPS. OSEA represents classified staff, which includes school employees that don’t need certification such as bus drivers, maintenance workers and custodial workers.

OSEA will have its next bargaining meeting with the district on Oct. 11, according to Debbie Christian, president of the BLPS chapter of OSEA. “The process so far, which has been ongoing since our first meeting May 30, has been slow,” said Christian. “But, we continue to show up prepared to negotiate and work on behalf of our classified staff.”

Michael Funke, a local labor union activist, mentioned the overall rise in union activity, attributing it to surge in interest and support, driven by young people. According to new polling data from the AFL-CIO, 88% of Americans under the age of 30 support unions.

“It’s a very exciting time to see that what’s happening nationally, with the labor movement and with public support for the labor movement and unions, is happening here in Bend as well,” said Funke.

Funke encourages members of the community to contact the school boards to support teachers and classified employees and their efforts to secure fair contracts.

“These are essential workers in our community and we need them,” said Funke. “In my opinion, they deserve what they are asking for. . . I think the district has to start getting serious about bargaining.”

The lawn outside of BLPS’ admin building was crowded with people in support of Bend educators on Oct. 2.

Supporters at the Oct. 2 bargaining rally hold up signs outside of the Bend-La Pine Schools admin building.

Photos by Julianna LaFollette

Acontecimientos al eclipse solar

Por / By Armando Borrego Traducido Por/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

Amedida que la fase celestial se prepara para su gran espectáculo, la zona Centro de Oregon dirige su mirada hacia al cielo con la expectativa de presenciar un acontecimiento celestial esplendoroso. El próximo eclipse solar, que proyectará su sombra sobre todo el planeta, ha desatado un frenesí de emoción. Desde los astrónomos y los que observan las estrellas hasta los cazadores de eclipses, todos los ojos están puestos en el cielo mientras que las comunidades de todo el mundo se preparan para un inusual espectáculo que promete unir tanto a los aficionados de la ciencia como a los amantes de la naturaleza. Estos son unos acontecimientos en toda la zona Centro de Oregon que seguramente cautivarán la imaginación en los próximos días.

Eclipse Fest 2023 / Festival del Eclipse 2023

¡Un festival de varios días que promete una mezcla de música, cultura y aventuras al aire libre! Situado en el corazón de la naturaleza, los protagonistas tienen la oportunidad de acampar bajo el cielo lleno de estrellas, formando conexiones con otras personas que estarán en el festival. El acontecimiento

incluye una mercado de puestos en donde los vendedores y los artesanos talentosos exhiben sus obras únicas, desde joyería hecha a mano hasta piezas de arte únicas.

La gran final es un concierto encabezado por el emblemático Smash Mouth 50309 Highway 62. Chiloquin. Martes 10 de octubre a domingo 15 de octubre eclipsefest23.com/

Beery House Eclipse Campout / Campamento Eclipse en Beery House

Con el campamento y la cena compartida, los invitados a este acontecimiento aportan sus obras maestras culinarias para crear un banquete comunitario en vísperas del eclipse. Es una celebración de la comida, la amistad y el gozo de cenar en comunidad. Este festival ofrece una programación completa de música en vivo que hará que los invitados disfruten del baile y la música bajo el cielo estrellado.

The Beery House Eclipse Campout / Campamento Eclipse en Beery House 15759 Sunrise Blvd., La Pine. Viernes 13 de Octubre al Sábado 14 de Octubre Fri. Oct. 13-Sat., Oct 14. eventbrite.com/e/the-beery-house-eclipsecampout-tickets-678398276507

Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Eclipse Viewing / Contemplación del Eclipse en el Observatorio y Centro de información sobre la Naturaleza Sunriver

El 14 de octubre de 8:30 a 10:30 am, el Observatorio y Centro de Información sobre la Naturaleza Sunriver ofrece un fascinante recorrido al corazón del sistema solar al indagar en los los misterios del sol antes del impresionante eclipse solar. Durante este acontecimiento celestial, el tamaño aparente de la luna parecerá más pequeña que la del sol, creando una fascinante alineación cósmica. Es necesario tener en cuenta que observar el sol durante este eclipse sin equipo especializado o lentes de sol para eclipse no es lo adecuado. Sin embargo, tenga la tranquilidad de que el observatorio está totalmente preparado para ofrecer lentes de sol para eclipse a los invitados.Varios telescopios están equipados con un variedad de filtros solares lo que garantizan una experiencia placentera y segura para todos.

Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Eclipse Viewing / Contemplación del Eclipse en el Observatorio y Centro de información sobre la Naturaleza

Sunriver 57245 River Road, Sunriver. Sábado 14 de octubre / Sat., Oct. 14. snco.org/event/annular-eclipse/

Star Party at and Eclipse into Nature at Running Y Resort

El 13 de octubre, Running Y Resort presenta “Star Party,” en la que los invitados ofrecerán presentaciones en sus respectivos campos. Sumérgete en los misterios del cosmos por medio de sus ejercicios de visualización interactivos y saborea una exquisita cena. ¡El 14 de octubre, las puertas abrirán a las 6 am para el acontecimiento más importante! The Running Y Resort invita a las personas de todas la edades que quieran ver el eclipse a pasar el día disfrutando de la comida sabrosa, música en vivo y presentaciones por parte del Instituto de Tecnología de Oregon que seguro le encantarán. Disfrute de la deliciosa comida, música en vivo, vendedores ambulantes y más. Los huéspedes al alquilar el alojamiento con reservaciones existentes del 13 al 14 octubre recibirán pases de estacionamiento al registrarse!

Running Y Resort

5500 Running Y Rd., Klamath Falls Viernes 13 de Octubre y Sábado 14 de Octubre runningy.com/seasonal-specials

Experience the Eclipse

Where to go, what to see and more info about the October 14 annular eclipse

For those who witnessed the total eclipse of the Sun in 2017, the fact that another eclipse – and this one not entirely total – is coming might feel less than noteworthy. But even though the galaxy’s upcoming show isn’t quite as stunning as the last one doesn’t

make it any less worthwhile.

On the morning of Oct. 14, the Moon will pass between the Earth and Sun and create what is known as an “annular eclipse,” at least part of which will be visible in all 48 contiguous United States as well as Alaska. Since the Moon doesn’t completely cover the

Sun and instead creates a “ring of fire,” it’s termed an “annular” eclipse. The word “annulus” comes from Latin and means “little ring.”

According to National Aeronautics and Space Administration, this is the last annular eclipse that will be visible from the U.S. until

2039 – though a total solar eclipse will happen on April 8, 2024, and cross Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. (For us in Central Oregon, the 2024 eclipse will only be partial. You’ll have to go to Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio or other parts east to see that one in 2024.)

Some things to know about the 2023 Eclipse:

2023 Eclipse Time: Oct. 14, 2023, from roughly 8am to 9am. “Annularity” right after 9am.

Where it’s visible: Oregon Coast from Langlois to Gleneden Beach, as well as Albany, Eugene, Springfield, Crater Lake National Park, Roseburg, Medford and Lakeview.

Will it be visible in Bend? Yes, but not entirely. The path of totality begins between Bend and La Pine and stretches in a band to parts south.

What you’ll need: A sense of wonder, and eclipse glasses or a pinhole projector. It’s not safe to watch the eclipse without eye protection. Get some at the OMSI Science Store, online or at a local retailer.

Times and durations of local viewing spots:

Duration*

Q&A with Eclipse Expert Scott Fisher

Scott Fisher, an astronomy lecturer, chats about the cosmos and the upcoming annular eclipse

By Julianna LaFollette

To prep for this month’s eclipse, we chatted with astronomy lecturer Scott Fisher, who works at the University of Oregon and is an academic expert in space, NASA and all things astronomy. One of his strengths is making science and STEM accessible to non-scientists.

Source Weekly: What type of eclipse are we going to see?

Scott Fisher: There's a couple of different types of eclipses. And this one is actually going to be a solar eclipse. So, this happens when the moon goes right in between the Earth and the Sun. You might remember back in 2017, we had a total solar eclipse, and that is when the moon cov ers the entire disk of the Sun. This one is a slightly different type of an eclipse called an annular eclipse. And in this case, the moon is going to go right in between the Earth and the Sun, but the moon is a little bit farther away from Earth in its orbit this time, so it's not going to cover the entire sun. There's going to be a beautiful little ring of the sun still visible in the sky, even when the moon is right in front of it.

SW: How often do annular eclipses occur?

SF: They're not super rare. On average, there's one annular eclipse per year, somewhere on the Earth's surface. So, this year, we just happened to get lucky and it's coming right through Oregon. [Total solar eclipses] are slightly more rare. As a matter of fact, I think it's about once every year and a half to two years, there's a total solar eclipse somewhere on Earth.

SW: Are there other types of eclipses?

SF: No, not too many. You've got the “totals,” which I think everybody would consider the most spectacular of all, when the moon has completely covered the sun. There's another type of eclipse called a partial eclipse, and that's where the moon partially covers the sun. And even for this one coming up in a couple of weeks, if you're up in Salem or up in Portland, you won't get to see that ring, but you'll still get to see more than half of the Sun covered up by the moon which is still pretty darn cool.

SW: When can we see the eclipse?

SF: The quirky thing is, we got pretty lucky back in 2017. It was the middle of the day and, you know, the middle of the summer and everything was just gorgeous. Now, it’s October and the thing is first thing in the morning. As a matter of fact, the first nibble of the Sun is going to be taking a bite at about 8:05am and the ring of fire starts about 9:15am.

SW: Where should people go to have the best view?

SF: In 2017, there was that little path. If you wanted to see totality, you had to be in the path. This one has a something called a path of annularity. And so again, you've got to be somewhere between kind of Corvallis in the north and Roseburg in the south, if you want to see that full annulus. You’ve got to be within that zone, and it goes just south of Bend. You want to be somewhere that you have a nice, clear view of the eastern horizon. Also, somewhere where we can hope it's not real cloudy, so I wouldn't go to the coast, for example.

I think Central Oregon is actually going to be a great place. I think an awesome place to be, I don't want to totally overwhelm it, is the top of Pilot Butte. If you can get up a little bit high, where you can see a nice, beautiful, clear Eastern horizon, it’s definitely where you want to be on the morning.

SW: How can people safely look at the eclipse?

SF: This is an eclipse where you want to wear your eclipse glasses, just like back in 2017. The sun is too bright for our personal little telescopes. And so, let's protect our eyes. And in this case, it's an eclipse where you want to keep your glasses on the whole time. So even when you're looking at the Ring of Fire, please keep your glasses on to protect your eyes. Start to finish.

I encourage folks to go out and take a peek up. It's something that's pretty rare. Even if you don't get to see the whole Ring of Fire, it's still pretty neat to see 60% or 70% of the sun covered up by the moon.

Solar Eclipse Events

An easy-access guide to eclipse events going on in Central Oregon

By Armando Borrego

As the celestial stage prepares for its grand performance, Central Oregon is turning its gaze skyward in anticipation of a breathtaking celestial event. The upcoming solar eclipse, set to cast its shadow across the planet, has ignited a frenzy of excitement. From astronomers and stargazers to seasoned eclipse chasers, all eyes are now on the sky as communities around the world gear up for the rare spectacle that promises to unite both science enthusiasts and nature lovers. Here are some events throughout Central Oregon that are sure to captivate the imagination in the coming days.

Eclipse Fest 2023

A multi-day immersive festival that promises a blend of music, culture and outdoor adventure! Nestled in the heart of nature, participants have the opportunity to camp under the starry sky, forging connections with fellow festival goers. The event includes a vibrant marketplace where talented vendors and artisans showcase their unique creations, from handcrafted jewelry to one-of-a-kind art pieces. The grand finale is a headline concert featuring the iconic Smash Mouth.

Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory Eclipse Viewing

From 8:30-10:30am on Oct. 14, the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory offers a captivating journey into the heart of the solar system as it delves into the mysteries of the sun before the spectacular solar eclipse. During this celestial event, the apparent size of the moon will appear smaller than that of the sun, creating a mesmerizing cosmic alignment. It's essential to note that observing the sun during this eclipse without specialized equipment or eclipse glasses is not safe. However, rest assured, as the observatory is fully prepared to provide eclipse glasses to all attendees. Multiple telescopes are equipped with a range of solar filters, ensuring a delightful and secure eclipse viewing experience for everyone.

Beery House Eclipse Campout

With camping and a potluck feast, attendees to this event contribute their culinary masterpieces to create a communal banquet on the eve of the eclipse. It's a celebration of food, friendship and the joy of communal dining. This festival offers a lineup of live music that will have attendees grooving under the starry heavens. The

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Star Party at and Eclipse into Nature at Running Y Resort

On Oct. 13, Running Y Resort presents “Star Party," featuring guest speakers delivering presentations in their respective fields. Dive into the mysteries of the cosmos through interactive viewing exercises and savor a delectable dinner. On Oct. 14, the gates open at 6 am for the main viewing event! The Running Y Resort invites eclipse watchers of all ages to spend the day enjoying amazing food, live music and Oregon Institute of Technology presentations that are sure to engage. Enjoy delectable food, live music, vendors and more. Lodge rentals and vacation guests with existing reservations on Oct. 13-14 will be provided with parking passes upon check-in!

50309 Highway 62. Chiloquin Tue., Oct. 10-Sun., Oct. 15. eclipsefest23.com/

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Stay for Schools Special Offer

With our Stay for Schools special offer, book a staycation from now until May 2024 and 10% of your entire stay will be donated directly to a Central Oregon school of your choice. Room rates start at just $99 per night. Enjoy a getaway while giving back to your community.

Stay & Dine Package

Experience a mouth-watering staycation in Central Oregon with our limited-time Stay & Dine lodging package. Rooms start at just $199 per night and include a $100 dining credit. Pet-friendly rooms are available so that you can bring the whole family.

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WEDNESDAY 10/4

THURSDAY 10/5

FRIDAY 10/6

350 DESCHUTES: ENERGY CONFERENCE

CITY OF TOMORROW

Learn from 25+ experts how to do your part for the transition to a clean, low-carbon energy world. Be a driving force for change and take action at this conference, where you can find out about sustainable solar energy, efficiency and electric vehicle charging for your home. Wed., Oct. 4, 8:30am-4:30pm. Central Oregon Community College. 2600 NW College Way, Bend. $70.

THURSDAY 10/5

COLLECTIVE SOUL

MEMORABLE MELODIES

With a rich discography spanning several decades, this American rock band remains a celebrated and enduring unit. See Collective Soul on tour now with a new album, "Vibrating," on Thu., Oct. 5, 7-10pm. Century Center. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $45.

FRIDAY 10/6

PURPLE PARTY

RAISING AWARENESS

This vibrant event will be dedicated to raising funds for a local nonprofit organization, while providing attendees with a night of exciting entertainment. Saving Grace is putting on the event to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Fri., Oct. 6, 6:30-9pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret. 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. $35.

FRIDAY 10/6

FIRST FRIDAY- BLACK FLOWERS BLACK SUN WITH JOE BALSAMO

RELEASE PARTY

ANDREW DUHON

NEW ORLEANS SOUL

A captivating evening of music by this talented singer/ songwriter. Andrew Duhon's heartfelt songs and emotive vocals are sure to leave a lasting impression, making this a must-attend event for blues enthusiasts. Fri., Oct. 6, 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $20.

SATURDAY 10/7

SUNRIVER FUNGI FEST AND MUSHROOM SHOW

FUNKY FUNGI

Discover the secrets of these incredible organisms through informative exhibits, engaging workshops and guided mushroom walks. Whether you're serious or just curious about the world of mushrooms, the Sunriver Fungi Fest promises a day filled with educational insights and natural wonders for all to enjoy. Sat., Oct. 7, 10am-3pm.Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. 57245 River Rd., Sunriver. $7-$15.

SUNDAY 10/8

MOLLY TUTTLE AND GOLDEN HIGHWAY: ROAD TO EL DORADO TOUR

GOLD-PLATED SPURS

HOME AGAIN: CAROLE KING LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK ENCORE

SO NICE, PLAY IT TWICE

Legendary singer/songwriter Carole King will captivate the audience with her timeless hits in a showing of the brand-new concert documentary that presents the musical icon’s triumphant May 26, 1973, homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Thu., Oct. 5, 7-8:20pm. $16. Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Court, Sisters.

Celebrating First Friday and the re-release of Van Henion brewing seasonal favorite, Schwarzbier. Music provided by local rockers Black Flowers Black Sun and Joe Balsamo of BoxCar String Band. All are welcome to come down and party on Fri., Oct. 6, 6-8:30 pm. The Commons Café and Taproom. 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Free.

FRIDAY 10/6

CRACKIN’ UP COMEDY- NARIKO OTT

NON-STOP LAUGHS

Winner of Portland's Funniest Person Contest and is known for their wit, sharp humor and unique style. Nariko Ott brings his clever observations, relatable anecdotes and gut-busting punchlines for an uproarious performance on Fri., Oct. 6, 8-9:30pm. General Duffy’s Annex. 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $15.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the soulful harmonies and magnificent performances that have made Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway a musical force to be reckoned with in the world of bluegrass music. Sun., Oct. 8, 8pm. The Domino Room. NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25. 51.

SUNDAY 10/8

THE SAM CHASE AND THE UNTRADITIONAL

AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL

Blending elements of folk, rock, blues and Americana, The Sam Chase and The Untraditional create a genre-defying experience. The band's lineup typically includes a mix of traditional and non-traditional instruments, resulting in an eclectic and unique sound. Catch the show at The Belfry on Sun., Oct. 8, 7-10pm. 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters. $20.

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THE YOUNG DUBLINERS

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Collective Soul at the Century Center

With new albums and a refreshed band, the ‘90s rock band is looking into the future

By Alan Sculley

Ed Roland doesn’t hesitate to say the current version of Collective Soul is the best version of the long-running band. To the singer/guitarist, the arrival of drummer Johnny Rabb in 2012 and guitarist Jesse Triplett in 2014 reinvigorated Collective Soul and has made his job much easier.

“I don’t have to worry about anything other than writing songs and making sure I sing them well because I know for a fact Jesse’s going to do his part, Johnny’s going to do his part, Dean’s going to do his part, Will’s going to do his part and I don’t have to stretch myself so thin,” Roland said, mentioning the other two original members of Collective Soul, his brother, guitarist Dean Roland, and bassist Will Turpin. “I think it’s just taken so much pressure off of me to really just focus (on songwriting). And they’re so cool about when I present the songs to them. They want to know what the lyrics are about. They make suggestions and things like that. It’s a very comforting situation to be in.”

And write songs Roland has. In August 2022, Collective Soul released a new album, “Vibrating.” Plus, two additional studio albums are finished and ready for release whenever the time is right. And the band has a third record in the works.

This prolific period marks quite the resurgence from where Collective Soul was at about a dozen years ago.

The band from Stockbridge, Georgia, came on the music scene with a bang with its 1993 debut album, “Hints Allegations and Things Left Unsaid.” Featuring the hit single “Shine,” the album went double platinum.

Collective Soul’s second album, a self-titled effort, was even more popular, going triple platinum and generating five hit singles, including the chart topping “December,” “Where the River Flows” and “The World I Know.” The band finished the decade with two more successful albums, “Disciplined Breakdown” and “Dosage.”

But as the new century arrived, Collective Soul’s fortunes began to gradually wane, as four more studio albums saw diminishing returns. The band also went through some personnel changes, cycling through a pair of drummers before Rabb joined. In between 2010 and 2013 the band members each devoted most of their time to side projects before Triplett in 2014 became the band’s third guitarist (following Ross Childress and Joel Kosche).

“Yes, this is the band I wish I had had at the very beginning,” he added. “Nothing against the other players or anything like that, but this is just so smooth and everybody pushes each other in the right way. Nobody’s degrading. No one’s mean. It’s just let’s do the best we can do. It’s amazing, it really is, and it fires

me up and makes me try to be an even better songwriter.”

The first album with the revamped lineup, 2015’s “See What You Started by Continuing,” was hailed as one of Collective Soul’s finest efforts, and then came another stellar effort, the rocking 2019 release, “Blood.”

“Vibrating” was actually recorded shortly before “Blood.” It’s a consistently strong effort that mixes several crisp and catchy rockers (“Cut The Cord,” “Reason” and “All Our Pieces”) with more textured material, such as the punchy mid-tempo “Rule #1,” which is accented by some silky strings, the poppy “Where Do I Go,” which blends horns, fluttering organ and big backing vocals, and the ballad “Back Again,” which might remind some of a softer counterpart to “Shine.”

A tour was planned for 2020, but then the pandemic hit. So Roland returned home, and as a musician who likes to stay busy, he went to work writing, writing and writing some more.

The next album figures to bring a more relaxed and a bit folkier touch to Collective Soul’s usual punchy rock sound.

“The working title is called ‘Open’” Roland said. “Tom Petty released his 20th anniversary edition of (his album) ‘Wildflowers.’ For some reason, we just started digging in, maybe too deep into that. So we kind of went into that vibe,

more laid back, melodic.”

“Open” figures to be something of a bridge to the third completed album, which is tentatively titled “Pure.”

“It’s piano and orchestration-based,” Roland said of “Pure.” “It’s 10 songs. “We’ve got (some) instrumentals, which we’ve never done before, either.

“It’s different,” Roland said. “I think that’s cool because it’s still melodic. You can still tell it’s Collective Soul. It’s a stretch, but we’re ready to do that.”

With a wealth of music in the pipeline, Collective Soul is heading out on tour and has some special treats in mind for these shows — including its Oct. 5 show at the Century Center in Bend.

“You’ve got to play the songs that introduced you to the fans. They want to hear them. They deserve to hear them. And we’re blessed to be able to play (them),” Roland said. “But at the same time, we’re trying to reach back a little bit, play a couple, two or three (older songs) a night, and of course, sneak in a couple of new songs off of ‘Vibrating.’”

Collective Soul

Thu., Oct. 5, 7pm Century Center

71 SW Century Dr., Bend bendticket.com

$45

Collective Soul’s five members will bring their classic hits, but also songs from the new album, “Vibrating,” during the band's show at the Century Center Oct. 5.

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S SOUND Explosive Synths, Expressive Lyrics and the Willingness to Evolve

How indie-psych band Heavy Light embarked on its latest album with a new creative vision

By Armando Borrego

Standing before a Jackson Pollock painting is like embarking on a visual journey into the depths of creativity and emotion. The vibrant colors and dynamic patterns seem to dance and pulsate with a life of their own, evoking a whirlwind of emotions, from excitement to contemplation. It's within this seemingly random chaos that one discovers a hidden order, and a testament to the artist's mastery of the craft. The same can be said when listening to indie-psychedelic band Heavy Light’s latest album, “FRAMES.” Before its album release party on Oct. 21 at Silver Moon Brewing, founding members of the band, Jarred Schwake and Tyson Vandenbrouke, spoke with me over Zoom.

The band's signature blend of indie rock, psychedelic and synth elements spreads across a whopping 11-track LP that loops mesmerizing melodies and ethereal lyrics with kaleidoscopic sonic influence that's celestial yet grounded at the same time. But this niche contemporary sound was not something that came overnight. In fact, the two musicians played in multiple bands together before forming the four-piece that is now known as Heavy Light.

“Tyson and I’s musical language and chemistry has kind of been built of jam sessions during and after band practices,” Schwake said, “...and we met Chase Mersereau while all playing in a band called Cadence years back.” Skyler Kruger rounds out the lineup providing bass and synth.

When the band got together to record this, its sophomore album, the members knew that it was time for their approach to songwriting to evolve. “I think what sets this album apart from anything else we’ve done is that we went into it with a very clear idea that this would be a studio album,” Schwake said.

“There was mainly one writer on our last album, it being myself with some help from Jarred, but on this album, I’d say all four of our voices as songwriters are equally clear, and we all contribute on different instruments for sure,” Vandenbrouke said.

So, how do you get four incredibly talented multi-faceted musicians to hone their chemistry and guide them toward a distinct goal throughout a lengthy production process? Heavy Light chose Portland-based singer/songwriter, Kyle Morton of rock band Typhoon, to produce the album, a choice they say took very little deliberation. “Bringing in Kyle to produce was a decision that was based more off of pure intuition,” Schwake continued, “...his talent is so palpable.”

Morton accepted the task with complete conviction, bunking with the rest of the band right in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. “When COVID hit, we all went out to Mt. Hood and got tested on the porch of this cabin,” Schwake recalled, “...as soon as we all tested negative it was like a sign, there was a clear shift of attitude. Kyle told us the purpose of this retreat was to get the framework of these songs, and from there it was time to get to work.”

Get to work they did. With dedicated songwriting sessions, these bandmates would scribble lyrics and poems on loose-leaf notebooks down by the river, sharing whatever came to their minds. “When we left the cabin, we had a bank of about 60 song skeletons

that we could use,” Vandenbrouke added before casually taking a sip from an orange LaCroix, “...when we wanted more flavor, we could go to our folder with ideas that were less finished.”

On the title track, “Frames,” a wave of synths gives way to a pleasantly surprising horn section that both bandmates admit was a beautiful testament to the free-flowing creativity that came from their fourpiece-equal-footed approach. Schwake, who played saxophone, trumpet and French horn in high school, went to the greatest lengths to pitch his idea for the title track, “I’m listening to the song and I start thinking that horns could really amplify the whole energy of it... I think I sent a recording with me doing mouth trumpet to the guys just so they could hear what I was hearing,” he said with a laugh. “I bought a trumpet

off Craigslist last second to do the actual recording though,” he assured me.

“The mouth trumpet actually made it on there, too,” Vandenbrouke confessed with glee, “...it’s mixed in with the real one, but it's there!”

With a live-show album release party at Silver Moon Brewing on Oct. 21, Vandenbrouke promised that the band would continue to push the boundaries of music. “In a couple of our songs there’s motor-synth, and this might be people’s first time hearing an instrument like that.”

As the sun began to set in our respective zoom squares, Tyson expressed perhaps their truest creative intentions. “Every artist’s desire is for their art to connect with other people. All I want, and all we want is to have the opportunity for that to happen. To feel that it's possible within ourselves, and our own music– it’s pretty damn special,” Vandenbrouke admitted.

“I agree,” Schwake said simply, who somehow made unmuting himself on zoom seem cool.

Heavy Light Album Release Party

Sat., Oct. 21, 6:30-10pm

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Bendticket.com

$13

Top, band members pictured from left to right: Skyler Kruger (bass/ synth) Chase Mersereau (guitar/vocals) Tyson Vandenbroucke (guitar/ vocals) Jarred Schwake (drums/vocals)

Left, Heavy Light’s album, “FRAMES,” was released on Sept. 19 and is available on streaming platforms now.

Photo by Katy Nevinsky Photography

Album artwork courtesy of Tyson Vandenbroucke

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AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Feud

Night Another fun weekly game night at Avid! Wrangle your teammates and join the host and other groups as everyone competes to name the most popular answers to survey questions. No abstract trivia knowledge needed for this game! Lots of prizes and laughs to be had. 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

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

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

Live Music with Bill Powers Come out to the patio at the Pub on Reed Market for a live performance from local artist, Bill Powers. Grab a beer and grub while you enjoy the live music. Free and family-friendly. 6-8pm. Free.

Century Center Collective Soul

Collective Soul on the beautiful west side of Bend at the Century Center in the courtyard near Goodlife Brewing. 7-10pm.

4 Wednesday

Bledsoe Family Winery Wine and Live Music

Featuring Deone Jennings Come to Bledsoe Family Winery for wine and live music! Enjoy jazz style music by the lovely Deone Jennings! 4-6pm. Free.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

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

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

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

The Domino Room Lyrics Born with Down North Parallel 44 Presents Lyrics Born at The Domino Room for an incredible live performance. With his energetic stage presence and infectious charisma, Lyrics Born knows how to get a crowd moving. Seattle’s Down North opens the show. 21+ only. 8-11:45pm. $20-$25.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with KJ Alana at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl

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

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

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

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

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

Revival Vintage Way Back Whensdays with Revival Vintage: Live "Tiny Desk" Performances, Free Bevs, and Vintage Shopping Every first Wednesday, Revival Vintage will throw it down with Way Back Whensdays! Each month hosts a live Tiny Desk session, performed by a fresh rotation of local musicians and DJs. As per usual, free local bevs and bites will be available, while the vintage shopping will be ample. Head to the Instagram for details (@revivalvintagebend).

First Wednesday of every month, 6-9:30pm. Free.

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

Volcanic Theatre Pub Gnome with Bonehawk Gnome is a 3-piece instrumental stoner rock band from Antwerp. With odd rhythms and silly melodies, this mysterious little creature may look funny at times, but can also deliver nasty dirty riffs and heavy grooves. 8-11:59pm. $15.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Game Night at Worthy Beers & Burgers Join every Wednesday for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games (feel free to BYO games). Grab your friends, grab a drink and let’s play! 6-9pm. Free.

5 Thursday

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

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

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

Heller Highwater Trio Heller Highwater Trio singing and playing for you. Stand-out vocals and guitar playing. Come enjoy this piece of heaven in Terrebonne. Call for reservations. 5-8pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with Jeannie at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

River’s Place Magical Mystery Four Come dance the evening away to all the Beatles classics, as well as a few deep cuts. It will be a wonderful way to slide in to the weekend! 6-8pm. Free.

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

Silver Moon Brewing Eli Howard and The Greater Good Eli Howard and The Greater Good has an alternative country rock sound that has created a dedicated fan base in the Northwest and beyond but allowed him to share the stage with artists including the Steel Woods, Whiskey Myers, Shane Smith and the Saints and William Clark Green. 7-10pm.

Stoller Wine Bar Bend Barringer and Baker Bob Baker, electric violin, and Mark Barringer, guitar and vocals perform their unique arrangements of music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Reservations recommended. 6pm. Free

6 Friday

Bend Cider Co. Paul Eddy Bedell artist and local troubadour sings hits through the decades, plus originals. 6-8pm. Free.

Bend Cider Co. Paul Eddy Paul Eddy, bedell artist and local musician, will perform folk, old standards and a few originals on the Garden Stage. Hang by the fire pits, sip on some delicious ciders and enjoy the fall weather! Small appetizers available, outside food welcome. 6pm. Free.

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

The Commons Cafe & Taproom First Friday- Black Flowers Black Sun -Live Celebrating another First Friday, this time with local gritty blues rockers Black Flowers Black Sun and VanHenion Brewing. Van Henion will be re-releasing their seasonal favorite Schwarzbier and will be taking over the taps for the evening. Come down and party! Free and all ages. 6-8:30pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Blackflowers Blacksun and Joe Balsamo First Friday on the plaza with Blackflowers Blacksun and Joe Balsamo. Kick off the fall weather with a trip downtown and enjoy the crisp evening air. 6-8pm. Free.

Currents at the Riverhouse Ghost of Brian Craig An evening with this live acoustic rock soloist while he plays his original songs mixed with a great list of covers that are authentically produced and performed. 6-8pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Crackin’

Up Comedy - Nariko Ott Beertown Comedy showcases Nariko Ott at The Annex. A celebrated writer for The Hard Times & host of “What’s More Metal?”, Nariko stands out as a Portland’s Funniest Person winner. He’s graced stages from Bridgetown Comedy Festival to Doug Fir Lounge. Join for a night of sure laughs. 8-9:30pm. $15.

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. Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of music and dancing with a hardworking DJ making sure the party doesn’t stop. 9pm. Free.

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

M&J Tavern Inversion Lyricist and musician unite to bring an evening of friends, words, riffs and First Friday fun during the season of the witch! Noon. Free.

Prost! Bend 2023 Oktoberfest Prost! Bend Oktoberfest 2023 - Come join for beer, food, live music and fun! Oktoberfest beer imported form Germany and an incredible menu. Come see what PROST! is all about! 3-10pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Blackstrap + Sharps and La Roche Blackstrap brings you some hard driving bluegrass with catchy originals that give a nod to the roots.Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Western swing and the enchanting resonance of Texas fiddle melodies with our distinguished ensemble. 7-10pm.

Silver Moon Brewing The Rumpeppers, The Long Operators and DJ Kidd Nostalgia Bend’s own, The Rumpeppers, never cease to bring the party to every stage they touch. Also performing The Long Operators and DJ Kidd Nostalgia. 7-10pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing So Much House: Fluffy Stuff & Luxo SoMuchHouse: Bend debut DJ set by Fluffy Stuff with support by Luxo. B2B set by Its Fine and MStarkDJ. Dance, community, house music. Join for this special night! First Friday of every month, 8pm-2am. $15.

Local troubadour, Paul Eddy, sings hits through every decade he can, all while performing original songs as well. Have a drink and catch the show on Fri., Oct. 6, 6-8pm at Bend Cider Co.

Courtesy Paul Eddy

Volcanic Theatre Pub Andrew Duhon

Andrew Duhon is a songwriter from New Orleans, a teller of stories with an undeniable voice, weighted and soulful. 8-11:59pm. $20.

Worthy Brewing JuJu Eyeball JuJu Eyeball, Bend’s Beatles band, will rock Worthy Brewing again. Open to all ages and free! 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Comedy Worthy for CASA A comedy showcase for CASA of Central Oregon. Hosted by Billy Brant. Featuring Nick Scalfone, Alex Cruikshank, Aaron Johnson and Jamal Thomas. Headlining the show is Jake Woodmansee. Due to the generosity of Worthy Brewing, a two-drink minimum is suggested. 7-10pm.

7 Saturday

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

Bend Brewing Company Fall Concert Series Fall Concert Series @ BBC! Saturdays throughout the fall Oct. 7th Scribbled Rhymes, Oct. 14th Sleepless Truckers, Oct. 21 Amargoso 5-7pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 6pm. Free.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Century Live Music with Mari Come out for a performance by local artist, Mari. Enjoy your eats and drinks on the outdoor patio with music from Mari. Free and family-friendly, music will be playing from 5:307:30pm. 5:30-7:30pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Locals

Comedy Showcase This is an amazing night of fun and laughs with some of your favorite local comics! Featuring: Katy Ipock, Fredo, Dylan Gaffney and Liam Gibler. Hosted by: Addison Hubley. 21+ Strong Content Expected. 8-9:30pm.

The Domino Room Balkan Bump, Banjolectric and Mah Ze Tar Midtown Events are thrilled to bring back Balkan Bump on Sat., Oct. 7 at The Domino Room in Bend! Special guests: Banjolectric and Mah Ze Tar. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. All ages. Balkan Bump is the global electronic music project by trumpet, producer and ethnomusicologist Will Magid. 8pm-1am. $27.

High Desert Music Hall GADAN- Celtic 4

Piece A Celtic 4-piece band on the main stage! Featuring 2 banjos, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and guitar creating a “strings-only” sound, hints of electronics and driven by a rhythmic pulse. 7pm. $20.

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of music and dancing with a hardworking DJ making sure the party doesn’t stop. 9pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Dinirium and Livid Kings Coming at you live and turned up all the way! Come celebrate the local musicians and what they love. If you missed the last Dinirium show, here is your chance for redemption. 9pm. Free. Please tip the bands.

Maragas Winery Maragas Winery - Live Jazz

Live Blues and Jazz on Sat.- Sun. from 1- 4pm. Seating inside and outside on the patio and lawn. Visit our website for more details. 1-4pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Crooked River Band

A night of classic rock. 8-11pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Bend Moonlight Market Ah, Halloween. For some, it’s about the gourds. For others, it’s the gore. To them, it’s their favorite month, so you know they wanna go all out! Enjoy 30+ vendors, food, music, flash tattoos, tarot and booze. It’s gonna be a spell of a good time! 3-11pm. Free.

Prost! Bend 2023 Oktoberfest Prost! Bend Oktoberfest 2023 - Come join for beer, food, live music and fun! Oktoberfest beer imported form Germany and an incredible menu. Come see what PROST! is all about! 11:30am-10pm. Free.

River’s Place Las Estrellas Musica de tierra caliente. Part of the Fall Fiesta, celebrating 4 years of Sopa Mexican Cuisine. 3-5pm. Free. River’s Place Salsa Dancing Free Salsa dancing lesson 6-6:30pm with Victoria Tolonen of Bend Dance. Salsa dancing and music 6:308:30pm with Latin Dance Bend. 6-8:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing JuJu Eyeball JuJu Eyeball, Bend’s premier Beatles band, is back at the Moon for an evening of dancing singalongs. Party on, Jojo! 7-10pm. $10.

Velvet One Mad Man Music Spencer Snyder, One Mad Man, loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. Hip-hop-style drums drive funk-inspired bass followed by electrifying sounds from his keyboard and guitar. First Saturday of every month, 8-11pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Brian Jonestown Massacre Ever-evolving musical vehicle for notorious psych-rock musician Anton Newcombe, the Brian Jonestown Massacre has endured numerous phases and iterations since arriving in the mid-’90s, becoming something of an independent institution in the process. 7-11pm. $20.

8 Sunday

The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

The Belfry The Sam Chase and The Untraditional The Sam Chase and The Untraditional take the stage at the Belfry. 7-10pm.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market Sunday Spins with DJ Welter Weight End your week the right way - dancing, drinks, friends, and all the Centra Oregon fall views from the Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market Brew Deck. Local DJ Welter Weight will spin tracks from 6:30-8:30pm. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

The Domino Room Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway Road to El Dorado Tour One of the most compelling new voices in the roots music world, Molly Tuttle is a virtuosic multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter with a lifelong love of bluegrass. 8pm. $25.

Maragas Winery Maragas Winery - Live Jazz Live Blues and Jazz on Sat.- Sun. from 14pm. Seating inside and outside on the patio and lawn. Visit our website for more details. 1-4pm. Free.

Maragas Winery Ghost of Brian Craig An afternoon with this live acoustic rock soloist while he plays his original songs mixed with a great list of covers that are authentically produced and performed. 1-4pm. Free.

Prost! Bend 2023 Oktoberfest Prost! Bend Oktoberfest 2023 - Come join for beer, food, live music and fun! Oktoberfest beer imported form Germany and an incredible menu. Come see what Prost! is all about! 11:30am-10pm. Free.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Strive Roots Duo Up-beat reggae ska and down tempo hard rock built to inspire the mind, move the body and feed the spirit 5-7pm. Free.

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

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

9 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. Hosted by the Harris Blake Band. Nancy Blake and Danny guitar Harris. 8-11:45pm. Free.

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

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Open Mic Monday Singles , duos and trios welcome. Three song minimum-15 minute max. Originals or covers. Minors welcome. Open Mic signup 5:30pm. Open Mic 6-8pm. 6-8pm. Free.

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

The Domino Room I Prevail with Dropout Kings A night of amazing music! 7pm. $44. On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy Open Mic Enjoy Beertown Comedy Open Mic every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing! Sign-up starts at 6:30pm and closes at 7pm, when the show starts. They have 15, five minute spots available. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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

Volunteers have the opportunity to help complete the final phase of native plant restoration on Wed., Oct. 11, 10am-1pm at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve.

Courtesy Deschutes Land Trust

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.

10 Tuesday

Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians

Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8pm at The Cellar!

Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

Shine Your Light (Open Mic) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Hosted By: Zac. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All art welcome!

Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Karaoke Night At McMenamins -Father Luke’s Room For those of you who always have a song in your heart, please come to McMenamins for Karaoke Tuesdays. Hosted by A Fine Note Music & DJ JackieJ. 7-10:30pm. Free.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.

MUSIC

HDCM Concert Series: Fauré Quartett

Opening night of High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season features the Fauré Quartett. This exciting ensemble will make its Central Oregon debut. Oct. 8, 3:30-5pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-306-3988. info@highdesertchambermusic.com. $10-$48.

Home Again: Carole King Live

In Central Park Encore The brand new feature-length concert documentary Home Again:

Carole King Live In Central Park, which presents musical icon Carole King’s triumphant May 26, 1973, homecoming concert on The Great Lawn of New York City’s Central Park before an estimated audience of 100,000. Oct. 5, 7-8:20pm. Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Court, Sisters. Contact: 541549-8833. inquiries@sistersmoviehouse.com. $16.

LOGE Presents: Puffy Grass Puffy Grass is an all-ages celebration of the glorious return of fall. The event will showcase pulse-quickening bluegrass headlined by The Bones of J.R. Jones, food and bev trucks, as well as activities for the whole fam, including gear raffle benefitting COTA. Oct. 7, 4-10pm. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-306-3111. Bend@LOGE.team. $20.

Redmond Community Choir Registration is now open for the Redmond Community Choir’s fall term, to prepare for its annual “Sounds of the Season” concert on Dec. 10. The choir is a COCC Community Education program. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through Dec. 4. Redmond COCC Campus Technology Education Center, 2324 NE College Lp., Redmond. Free.

Rev. Peyton’s Big Damn Band feat. The Junebugs With his wife, Breezy, serving as a one-woman amen corner, and Max laying down the floppy-boot-stomp drums behind Peyton’s spiky, waspish steel slide guitar, the result is a peculiarly infectious blues crusade, touching on themes of money, morality and social responsibility. Oct. 10, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $21-$41 (plus $4 historic preservation fee).

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

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

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

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free. Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-In.

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

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

When September Ends: An Emo Alternative Burlesque Show Bend Burlesque presents When September Ends: An Emo Alternative Burlesque Show. Emo/alternative dress is strongly encouraged and an after show dance party will be hosted by DJ Disco Dino! Food and drinks will be available. This show is for 21+ only. Oct. 7, 8-10pm. Immersion Brewing Barrel Room, 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend. Contact: bendburlesque@gmail.com. $20-$35.

FILM EVENTS

The West Is Burning Documentary

Showing Discover Your Forest, in partnership with the Deschutes National Forest and the Upper Deschutes River Communities, will host a public screening of “The West is Burning,” followed by a panel discussion with specialists in land management, forest/fire ecology, fire management and adaptive communities. Donations accepted. Oct. 5, 6:30-8:30pm. La Pine Activity Center, 16450 Victory Way, La Pine. Contact: 541-383-4043. deschutescollaborative@gmail.com. Free.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Art Exhibit Art Exhibition; An Invitation to See. Bend Spinal Care presents current artwork by Karen Williams during the months of Oct.-Nov., with the opening on First Friday, Oct. 6. Meet the artist and take a journey of your soul through the creative process of the artwork. Oct. 6, 5-7pm. Bend spinal care, 225 NW Franklin Ave, Unit 2,, Bend.

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.

Blacksmithing 101: Learn to Make a Hook in the Forge Come have fun and try your hand at the time-honored craft of shaping, tapering, splitting, twisting and punching steel to create art, jewelry and functional items. While making a hook, you will learn proper hammer strokes, anvil techniques, stance, forge etiquette/ management, plus history and safety. Aug. 8-9, 5:30-7:30pm, Sept. 12-13, 5:30-7:30pm, Oct. 1011, 5:30-7:30pm and Nov. 7-8, 5:30-7:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $245.

Contemporary Realist Open Gallery and Studio A Contemporary Realist, David Kreitzer paints in the tradition of the old masters, and is known for his raking light and tranlucent water paintings. The Kreitzer Gallery and studio are filled with master stunning images in oils & watercolors. Fridays-Sundays, Noon-6pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Date Night: Learn to Make Wood Cutting Boards Create beautiful cutting boards together. Each of you will get to design and craft your own cutting board. You’ll use a variety of woodshop tools including the bandsaw, sanders, router and more while you learn skills that are useful for many projects. Oct. 6, 6-8:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $129.

Filaments Traveling Show Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Barber Library is exhibiting a traveling show of juried woven art pieces, sponsored by the Weaving Guilds of Oregon (WeGO), on display now in its Rotunda Gallery through Nov. 8, with an opening reception from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1. For gallery hours, visit cocc.edu/library. Sept. 6-Nov. 8, 10am-2pm. COCC Barber Library, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7237. Free.

Redmond First Friday Art Walk Meet with local artist while walking downtown Redmond. First Friday of every month. Downtown Redmond, Sixth Street, Redmond. Free.

First Peoples of Central Oregon Cultural Experiences Experience and honor indigenous history with the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Come and enjoy artists, dancers, singers, storytelling and a traditional salmon bake. Oct. 6, 6am-8pm and Oct. 7, 11am-6pm. OSU-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-322-3100. events@osucacades. edu. Free.

Little By Little: Building Community

Through Art Teafly will exhibit a collection of their work from the last 20 years of living and working in Bend; including large scale versions of Source covers, their pieces “My Body Is Not A Democracy” and “Act of Love”— which have gone viral online. They will also exhibit new work. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-6pm. Through Oct. 28. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: marley@scalehouse.org. Free.

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. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Native People Central Oregon Community College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, Oct. 9 with two free events on the Bend campus: an instructor-led discussion about historical events and current issues within Native American communities and a bead-making workshop set within historical context. Visit cocc.edu/multicultural for details. Oct. 9, 11amNoon. COCC Wille Hall Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: jrector@cocc.edu.

The Sun, the Moon and EclipsesOh My! Hear the tale of the Earth’s celestial neighbors and how they will interact for the upcoming Annular Eclipse on Oct. 14 with Dr. Scott Fisher. Learn facts about the moon and the sun, their orbits, and how they both affect the Earth and vice versa! Oct. 4, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free. Hear the tale of the celestial neighbors and how they will interact for the upcoming Annular Eclipse with Dr. Scott Fisher. Learn facts about the moon and the sun, their orbits, and how they both affect the Earth and vice versa! Oct. 5, 1-2pm. Sisters Firehouse Community Hall, 301 S Elm St, Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The Puffy Grass festival presented by LOGE gives light to vibrant bluegrass performances. This event is where nature, community and culture unite in perfect harmony. Sat., Oct. 4, 4-10pm. LOGE Bend.

Courtesy Loge Camps

CALENDAR

Writers Working - The Who, What, and Why of Writer Agreements Understand the intricacies of publishing with Bert Krages. The presentation will discuss the basic differences and primary concerns regarding agreements between writers and their agents, publishers, co-authors, illustrators, and publicists. Attend in-person or online through Zoom. Oct. 10, 5:307:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3121029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Come do some late night plant shopping for a cause! There will be vendors, drinks, snacks,raffle and performances. Enjoy the show and support domestic violence awareness month. See website for more details. Oct. 6, 6:30-9pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Contact: 541-699-2084. info@ thegreenhousecabaret.com. $35.

WORDS

Current Fiction Book Club Come on in for Current Fiction Book Club. The club will discuss "Tom Lake" by Ann Patchett. Oct. 4, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington 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=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Raging Writers Writing Workshop & Open Mic Raging Writers is a free, inclusive and respectful creative writing opportunity and open mic. No food or beverage available, but plenty of inspiration and energy on tap. Located every 2nd Sunday at Spork. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm. Spork, 937 NW Newport Ave., Bend. Contact: icooper435@gmail. com. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the company of others. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Mondays, 9-9:30am. Through Dec. 19. Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free. Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:304:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ETC.

Learn to Weld This hands-on class is perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher class in cutting and welding. You’ll cut steel with a plasma cutter and weld those pieces back together. You’ll get to try your hand at MIG welding. No welding experience needed! Wed, Aug. 9, 6-8pm, Sun, Aug. 20, 4-6pm, Sun, Sept. 10, 4-6pm, Wed, Oct. 4, 6-8pm and Mon, Oct. 9, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave. com. $129.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

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

“ALL GALLERY ARTISTS SHOW” THRU NOV

Bend Rock Gym BIPOC Climb Night

Join Vamonos Outside and the BRG for its monthly BIPOC climbing night. Second Tuesday of every month. Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Ct., Bend. $15.

Cascade Lakes Canoe Tour with Wanderlust Nothing says summer in Bend like paddling on the beautiful Cascade Lakes! With the sun shining above, hit the water, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and begin your canoeing adventure. Saturdays, 7am-12:30pm. Through Jan. 1. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-320-5024. activites@ juniperpreserve.com. $130.

Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge

The Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is a self-paced hiking challenge up six iconic peaks in beautiful Central Oregon. Explore new mountains, test your limits and level up your outdoor experience, all while helping support outdoor nonprofits. June 21-Oct. 31. June 21-Oct. 31. Contact: info@socialadventures.net. $50.

MTB Skills Clinic with Grit Clinics and Trail Work Party with the Women of COTA For all riders, all levels, 18+ Oct. 7 - Skills Clinic - 9am-4pm Oct. 8 - Trail Work Party - 10am-Noon. 6 hours professional MTB instruction, coffee, snacks, lunch on Saturday. 2 hour optional trail-work party on Sunday. Oneyear COTA membership donated by Grit Clinics to each participant. Oct. 7, 9am-4pm and Oct. 8, 10am-Noon. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-728-7878. info@gritclinics.com. $225.

Pilot Butte Uphill Mile FootZone presents the Uphill mile challenge in collaboration with Nike Trail Running. Enjoy the sunset after summiting one of Bend’s most famous landmarks. The scenic course winds its way along the Nature Trail to the summit of the butte climbing ~450 feet over your 1 mile jaunt. Oct. 6, 5:30-7pm. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Contact: 541-317-3568. info@footzonebend. com. $20-$30.

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

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 8-10am. Through Oct. 31. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing.

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

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 541-3160662 or visit centraloregon.score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.

Notary Public Services Free, limited notary public services for the public on a drop-in basis on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The notary will sign up to two documents per person per session. This service is not intended for commercial businesses. Third Thursday of every month, 11:30am-1:30pm and First Thursday of every month, 11:30am-1:30pm. Through Dec. 8. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7089. jenniferp@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Planting Party Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust plant native plants in a recent restoration area at Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. The Deschutes Land Trust has been working for several years to restore the native plant community in the Hindman Springs portion of the Preserve. Oct. 10, 10am-1pm. Camp Polk Meadow Preserve, outside Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541330-0017. event@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Seeking Volunteers Volunteers needed to assist with cage cleaning and socializing birds to prepare for adoption, bring a friend! Please call first, mornings preferred. Mondays-Sundays, 10am-12:30pm. Second Chance Bird Rescue, 19084 Dayton Rd, Bend. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022. TCOmoving22@gmail.com.

Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Get a great workout, feel useful doing something meaningful and experience the healing energy of horses all at the same time! Mustangs to the Rescue (MTTR) is a local horse rescue seeking responsible, hard-working souls to assist with all aspects of horse care. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email: 541-330-8943 volunteer@mustangstotherescue Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3308943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.

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

Volunteer, Feed the Masses! At Family Kitchen, the mission is to serve anyone who needs nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment. They have tons of volunteer needs - servers, cooks, shoppers, and more. Groups and teams wanted! Monthly or quarterly opportunities! Visit familykitchen.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer interest form. Mondays-Sundays. Family Kitchen, 231 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: tori@familykitchen.org. Free.

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

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

GROUPS + MEETUPS

350 Deschutes: Energy Conference Whether you rent, own a home, or commercial building, cash and tax credits are coming your way from government incentives. Learn from 25+ experts how to put your project together. Dont be left out of the funding stream to electrify for cost savings and health. Attend and get vendor discounts too! Solar and storage, efficiency, electric vehicle charging for home and fleet, home heating and/or cooling are among your many options. Oct. 4, 8:30am-4:30pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 209-498-5887. dhodiak@350Deschutes.org. $70.

Anabelle’s Angel Glow Run 10-Year Anniversary Anabelle’s Angel Glow event is an annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk. Angel Glow is Bend’s only glow run/walk. Participants start at sunset dressed in their most vibrant neon colors donning glow sticks and flashing lights. As they progress through the course and the sun sets, the Old Mill District becomes aglow! The Angel Glow is more than a run or walk, but it is a family event with bounce houses, face painting and more that raises money for children in need of therapy services throughout Central Oregon. Oct. 6, 5pm. Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 422, Bend. Contact: 541-6478802. $5/adults free/children five and under.

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.

Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-639-8121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Bend Pinochle Club Come join this group for Single Deck Pinochle in the afternoon. $5 for non-members. If you have any questions or wish for more information please call 541-389-1752. Thursdays, 11:30am and Fridays, 11:30am. Golden Age Card Club, 40 SE 5th St, Bend. Contact: 541-389-1752. Free.

Central OR. Webinar!- Is it a good time to buy a home? Learn all about the home-buying process, financing options, contingencies and most importantly, whether or not now is the right time to buy or sell! Free weekly webinars, every other Thursday at 1pm. All are welcome: sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors, relocating, etc. Visit www.centralORwebinars.com to register today! Thursdays, 1-2pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 503-810-2723. scass@kw.com. Free.

Competitive Cribbage Play nine games of cribbage versus nine different opponents. Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins. Mondays, 5-8pm. Abby’s Legendary Pizza, 1115 Northeast Third St., Bend. Contact: 541-5301112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18.

Connect W’s Munch and Mingle in Redmond ConnectW is connecting professional women over a limited-seating, monthly Noon meal every first Thursday of the month. The result? Business sharing, social networking and friendship. This event is open to the public and repeats every month on the first Thursday. Attendance is capped at 12 and registration is required. Please register at https://connectw.org/event/oct-2023-munchmingle-redmond/ Oct. 5, 11:45am-1pm.

Madaline’s Grill & Steak House, 2414 Highway 97, Redmond. Contact: events@connectw.org. Cost of Meal.

Embodied: 5-week Introductory

Circle Have you been curious about Soul in Motion? Wanting to step in, but need a bit more support? This series may be a fabulous fit for you. A committed group with other women or female identifying folks that is an introduction to dropping down from your mind and into your body. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Oct. 21. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $175/series.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Cribbage club! Newcomers welcome. For info, call Sue. Mondays, 6-9pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-610-3717. ossz55@yahoo.com. Free..

Intuition Workshop Series Awaken Your Inner Wisdom! This eight-week series offers practical tools to notice your nudges. A small group will meet weekly to explore techniques that align the deepest self with daily decisions. Partial trade and scholarships available. Exact address is sent after sign-up. Wednesdays, 9-11am and 7-9pm. Through Oct. 25. RiverWest Neighborhood, Bend, OR, United States, 97703, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org.

Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Entrance on Staats St. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. curbdaherb@gmail.com. Free.

Membership 101 | Maximizing Your Membership Interested in learning more about Chamber membership? This upbeat, interactive orientation is designed to help new, current and prospective members learn how to utilize their membership for maximum effectiveness. Space is limited. Please RSVP to Shelley Junker, Membership Lead, at shelley@ bendchamber.org or 541-0318-0497. Oct. 10, 10-11am. Bend Chamber, 1567 Chandler Ave., Ste 204, Bend. Contact: 541-318-0497. shelley@ bendchamber.org. Free.

An enchanting Moonlight Market beckons with a captivating array of handmade treasures and artisanal delights. Enjoy 30 + plus, amazing food and more at Open Space Event Studios on Sat., Oct. 7, 3-11pm.

Courtesy Open Space Studios

CALENDAR

Mountain Muskrats Monthly Meeting

Your unexpected Central Oregon dive experience begins here. The Mountain Muskrats is an independent dive club set on exploring Central Oregon’s waterways. Join the club! First Saturday of every month, 5:30pm. The Den Dive Shop, 56881 Enterprise Drive, Sunriver. Contact: 541-600-9355. thedendiveshop@hotmail.com. $100 annual club fee.

Paws & Pints

Come talk dogs and make friends with other like minded folks! Join us for a hosted beverage and there may even be an adorable puppy or two looking to meet their perfect person! First Wednesday of every month, 5-7pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 503-490-9596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo. com. Free.

Ribbon Cutting and Celebration for RE/MAX Key Properties

A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration of RE/MAX Key Properties’ new location on Greenwood Avenue. The expansion and renovation of this building is an investment in their business, brokers and the community. Oct. 5, 3-7pm. RE/MAX Key Properties, 42 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Free. Side by Side Retreat for Couples A rare window into the intimate challenges and joys couples fiercely committed to thriving and evolving in long-term partnerships, especially while aging. A useful readers’ guide offers practices for couples and groups to delve deeper. Registration is required. Oct. 7, 9am-4pm. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: carylcasbon@gmail.com. $95.

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

FUNDRAISING

10th Anniversary Anabelle’s Angel Glow 5k run/1 Mile Fun Walk Annual run/ fun walk in honor of Anabelle Wilson to benefit Treehouse Therapies. Documentary “Unseen (Caregiver Crisis),” will be shown after the Angel Glow event. See the Angel Glow website for complete information. Oct. 6, 6:35-10pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-647-8802. angelglowevent@ gmail.com. $10-$30 or donations.

A Night with Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Bring your friends to enjoy knowledgeable and passionate speakers; renowned poet and author Ellen Waterston, Dr. Scott Fisher, Director of Pine Mountain Observatory, and Bill Kowalik, Chair of Oregon DarkSky. Food, drink and silent auction will benefit Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 7, 5:308:30pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-493-4230. friends@malheurfriends.org. Free.

Comedy for Kids’ Sake Big Brothers Big Sisters of CO will host its 26th Annual Comedy for Kids’ Sake at Tower Theatre. Presented by Transworld Business Advisors, this Red Carpet Event is an evening of laughter and entertainment. Two hysterical comedians will be featured for the night, along with a live and silent auction. Oct. 7, 6-9:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-6047. info@bbbsco. org. $60-$110.

Diamonds and Dust: Cline Falls Location Grand Opening Gala Join for the Diamonds and Dust: Cline Falls Grand Opening Gala, a captivating night at Healing Reins’ new site in Tumalo. The event is exclusively for adults 21 and over to raise funding to make their new site fully ADA accessible. Oct. 7, 5:30-9:30pm. Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services @ Cline Falls, 65325 Cline Falls Road, Bend. Contact: 541-382-9410. rileys@ healingreins.org. $115/single, $220/couple.

Pint Night Supporting Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Enjoy a beer knowing that your purchase will benefit Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity. For every pint purchased, $1 goes directly to the Bend-Redmond chapter. Brewing for a cause, try the Helles for Habitat! Oct. 4, 6-8pm. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Contact: 458-836-7866. Free.

Sole Support for Parkinson’s Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO) will host its awareness walk and fundraiser, Sole Support for Parkinson’s at Drake Park on Oct. 8. The annual event brings local people whose lives are impacted by a Parkinson’s diagnosis together with a caring and supportive community for a walk and resource fair. Donations welcome. Oct. 8, Noon-3pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 800-426-6806. info@parkinsonsresources.org. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Apero Hours at Lone Pine Coffee Roasters Apero Hours at Lone Pine with natural wine and small plates. Fridays, 5-8pm and Saturdays, 5-8pm. Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, 910 NW Harriman, Bend. Contact: www.lonepinecoffeeroasters.com. Free.

Bend Farmers Market A vibrant downtown outdoor market with amazing, local, fresh products from Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am3pm. Through Oct. 11. Brooks Alley, downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: bendfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Free.

Discovery Day Exploration and fun for all ages! A community festival with talks, research demonstrations and hands-on activities that showcase OSU’s growing campus in Bend. In coordination with the OSU Extension Service. Oct. 7, 10am4pm. OSU-Cascades, 1500 sw Chandler dr, bend. Contact: 541-322-3100. events@osucascades. edu. Free.

Harvest Faire with Central Oregon Flower Collective Join Central Oregon Flower Collective and Pomegranate Home and Garden to celebrate the beginning of autumn and the final flower harvests of the season. Enjoy homemade and locally grown goods from the farmers, beautiful floral art from LMB Design Studio, and delicious baked treats from The Flourist. Oct. 7, 10am-4pm. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-3833713. hello@pomegranate-home.com. Free.

Ice Sports Gear Swap

Whatever you need to glide, slash, axel, sweep or breakaway down the ice. Bend Ice annual gear swap at the Pavilion. Hosted by Bend Rapids Youth Hockey club. All ice sports enthusiasts and your gear is welcome. No fee to sellers. Hit the link for details. Oct. 8, 3-5pm. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend. Contact: info@bendrapidsyouthhockey.org.

Second Sunday Market Seasonal vintage clothing and home goods market. Every second Sunday April-October with new vendors every month. Hosted by Gathered Wares in collaboration with Articles of Thrift. Second Sunday of every month, 11am-3pm. Through Oct. 8. Gathered Wares, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

Sunriver Fungi Fest and Mushroom

Show This incredible event takes place at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. Featuring central Oregon’s only Mushroom Show, with hundreds of species on display. Tickets will be on sale at the event and the price of admission also includes access to a full schedule of lectures, mushroom workshops, activities and more! Oct. 7, 10am-3pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. Contact: info@snco.org. $7-$15.

FAMILY + KIDS

Baby Ninja Classes Classes include exploration through soft-obstacle Ninja Warrior courses to develop coordination and balance skills. Plus yoga fun, songs, parachute play and bubbles! Mondays-Wednesdays. Through June 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Bend Kids Clothing Exchange Join every first Saturday of the month! Bring your outgrown clothes and shop for “new” (secondhand) clothes up to size 5T. Return monthly to exchange for new sizes/styles! Clothing donations not necessary to attend; everyone is welcome to come and shop. One bag per family limit. First Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Magical Mystery Four recreate the iconic sound and spirit of The Beatles, delivering a nostalgia-inducing performance that will have you singing along and dancing to the hits and deep cuts on Thu., Oct. 5, 6-8pm at River’s Place.

Courtesy Rivers Place

Family Yoga Classes Partner-up with your kid-yogis to practice yoga and mindfulness together! We teach kid-friendly yoga sequences, partner poses, acro-yoga while introducing breathing techniques and mindfulness practices. 6-week series, age 5 - 8 plus parent / caregiver. Thursdays, 4:15-5:15pm. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Fantasy Ballet Children are delighted to dance through all of the magical places while using their newly learned ballet steps. This fantasy-themed ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry while discovering ballet terminology and culture of discipline. We have 2 classes listed, sign up on our page! Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm and Saturdays, 11:05-11:50am. Through June 15. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Price Varies.

Happy Hip-Hop Nothing but fun in this high energy class! Come learn the latest dance style of today’s top choreographers. Utilizing moves from street dance, breaking, popping, locking and freestyle you will incorporate them into a vibrant dance combination that expresses your individuality. Call 541-382-4055 for class rates. Learn more at abcbend.com! Fridays, 3:504:35pm. Through June 15. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Call for rates.

Learn Robotics Come learn real-world robotics. DIY Cave’s robots have advanced capabilities like object tracking, speech recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn to program new behaviors including how to walk, dance, talk, see, hear and interact with surroundings. With ARC software, programming skills are broken down into easy to learn steps. Wednesdays, 2-3:30 and 4-5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $50.

Little Leapers Capturing the joy and wonder. Whether flying in outer space, dancing like zoo animals, or growing a magical garden, children will be captivated by attending Little Leapers! Saturdays, 8:50-9:20am. Through Dec. 9. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Price Varies.

Mini-Ninja Camp Kids will love developing new friendships as they develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements. Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching, and interactive story time. 6-week series, age 3 - 5, drop-off. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1-3pm. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $165.

Mini-Ninja Classes Your children will develop important coordination skills, improve balance, and build confidence as they tackle Ninja Warrior obstacle courses designed around a weekly theme. 6-week series, age 2 - 3 plus parent / caregiver. Mondays-Wednesdays. Through June 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Mini-Yogi Classes Each Mini-Yogi Class is designed around a theme and includes age-appropriate yoga sequences, partner poses, songs, and active story time to help with kids’ social, mental and physical development! 6-week series, age 3 - 5 plus parent / caregiver. Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm. Through June 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $125.

Mommy and Me Crystal Sound Bath A blissful Mommy and Me Sound Bath, where you and your little one can relax, rejuvenate, and bond over soothing crystal music. Sirah will play her 7 chakra colored quartz crystal singing bowls to create a tranquil atmosphere, promoting deep relaxation, connection, and rejuvenation. Oct. 10, 10-11:30am. EzraAlya, 1733 NE Woodridge Lane, Bend. Contact: 541-668-1716. sirahkreitzer@gmail.com. $22.

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.

MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) Bend

Monthly Meet Up Please join for a time to chat, be encouraged, and get to know other moms of littles. Childcare available, and light breakfast served. First Wednesday of every month, 10am-Noon Through May 1. Journey Church, 61303 S HWY 97, Suite 120, Bend. Contact: mopsbend@gmail.com. First visit free.

Nano-Ninja Classes Through positive direction, your children will gain confidence while enhancing balance, increasing strength, improving focus and enhancing body awareness through Ninja Warrior obstacle-based gymnastics and climbing. 6-week series, multiple days / times of the week to choose from, age 4 - 5. Mondays-Thursdays. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Parenting Highly Sensing/Sensitive

Children Learn about parenting highly sensing/sensitive children, a personality trait, not a disorder. In this class, you’ll learn how to identify whether your child might be highly sensing, how to support them and how to support yourself. Presented by Tammy Goen. Oct. 10, 5:30-6:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1062. Elsah@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Think Wild Pumpkin Carving Party

Come celebrate fall with Think Wild’s Pumpkin Carving Party! Bring your family and friends and your own pumpkin and come carve or paint a pumpkin that you can either bring home or leave for enrichment for the patients! Donations suggested. Oct. 8, 2-4pm. Think Wild Pollinator Garden, 62410 Erickson Rd., Bend. Contact: 541241-8680. info@thinkwildco.org. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

Adult Class - Bake Like a Pro 1 - Series

This is the first of the Bake Like a Pro series but can be taken out of order. Adults, join in this extensive hands-on class where you will learn to bake just like the professionals do. Class runs on 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 from 6-9PM Mon, Oct. 2, 6-9pm, Mon, Oct. 9, 6-9pm, Mon, Oct. 16, 6-9pm and Mon, Oct. 23, 6-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $220.

Adult Class - Tasty Thai Thai food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world, with good reason. The food is highly aromatic with a lot of flavor and texture. Join this hands-on class exploring Thai cuisine in a 3-course meal. Each course will be paired with wine. Oct. 6, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $95.

Brasada Ranch- Fall Series An experience that captures the heart and essence of the season with meticulously crafted dishes that pay tribute to the rich flavors and vibrant colors of fall. $10 from each adult dinner will be donated to the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance committed to providing affordable and high-quality nutritious food that is sustainably produced throughout the region. Sun, Sept. 17, 4-7pm, Sun, Sept. 24, 4-7pm, Sun, Oct. 1, 4-7pm and Sun, Oct. 8, 4-7pm. Range Restaurant and Bar at Brasada Ranch, 16525 SW Brasada Canyons Dr, Powell Butte. Contact: 844234-9112. $20-Child/$60-Adult.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $38.

Know Stars: Cooking with a Community Star at Arome City Councilor Clifford Evelyn shows off his cooking skills at Arome. Registration is required. Oct. 4, 5:30-7pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. Free.

Youth Class - Pies and Tarts Pies and tarts are a great way to showcase seasonal fruits in an amazing dessert. Have your child, age 7-17, join this hands-on class where they will make a variety of seasonal pies. Oct. 7, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $50.

BEER + DRINK

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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

Fall Fiesta! Celebrate 4 years of Sopa Mexican Food! Piñata making workshop Noon-2pm, live music, vendors, mezcal tasting 2-5pm, salsa dancing 6-8:30pm. Come spend the day with us! Oct. 7, Noon-9pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

First Friday Oysters + Wine! The First Friday Oysters and a great lineup of perfectly-paired wines! Each First Friday features Hama Hama Oyster Company’s oysters and serve with daily European light bite menu. Shucking starts at 3pm and it’s always a blast! Open until 9pm. No reservations required. Oct. 6, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Varies.

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.

Happy Hour At the Bend Wine Bar, come in to take advantage of special pricing during weekly happy hour. Featuring $5 off artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, $2 off of wines by the glass and $1 off pint draft beers. Mondays-Thursdays, 2-4pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

Industry Day Mondays!!! Relax and let us serve you for a change. $5 well drinks, $5 beers, food specials and raffles. Show OLCC permit or Food Handler card to be entered in our weekly raffles for gift cards, knife sets and other great prizes! Mondays, 11am-9pm. Sunriver Brewing Co. Galveston Pub, 1005 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-408-9377. jeff@sunriverbrewingcompany.com. Free.

Live Music with Long Gone Wilder Band Come on out for live music with Long Gone Wilder Band at the Pub on Century from 5-7pm, Free and family-friendly. Oct. 8, 5-7pm. Cascade Lakes Pub on Century, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-4998. FREE.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Collective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC! $5 draft beer, $8 house red and white wine and $8 specialty cocktail. Tuesdays, Noon-10pm. Waypoint, 921 NW Mt Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0826. Waypointbbc@gmail.com. Free.

Mixed Case Tuesdays Shop Viaggio Wine Merchant on Tuesdays and receive 15% off your purchase of any mixed case of wine (12 bottles), and 20% off special order cases we order for you. Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Free.

Monday Night Football 6 big screen TVs. $3 pints, each week featuring a different local brewery with your chance to win free SWAG. Specials from all the food trucks. Let’s kick the week off right! Mondays, 5-8pm. Through Dec. 18. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

Peter William Wine Tasting Join Peter Adesman, owner, to enjoy 4 fantastic wines! $15 tasting fee, members taste free. No reservation needed! Oct. 6, 5-8pm. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. support@gooddropwineshop.com. $15.

Prost! Oktoberfest Bend’s authentic German bier hall, PROST!, will be going big this year throwing a true Oktoberfest celebration in the Century Center Oct. 6-8. This festival is expanding the biergarten into the entire parking lot with with a massive tent, live German music, Bavarian BBQ, outdoor bar and more! Fri, Oct. 6, 3-10pm, Sat, Oct. 7, 11:30am-10pm and Sun, Oct. 8, 11:30am-10pm.

Prost! Bend, 40 SW Century Dr. #140, Bend. Contact: 541-241-8180. info@prostbend.com. Free.

VanHenion Schwarzbier Release

Party Celebrating the re-release of VanHenion Brewing’s Schwarzbier with a block party of sorts with live music from Black Flowers Black Sun out in the plaza. Black Beer - Black Flowers - Black Sun Free and All ages. Oct. 6, 6-8:30pm. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 541-323-3955. Free.

Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. Oneounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

Wine Workshop Series - Schramsberg: The Original Champange of California Wine Educational classes with tastings. Join Laurent Sarazin, VP of sales and marketing for Schramsberg, the first winery to make Champagne Method Sparkling wine in California. Class price is refunded with 2 bottle purchase at the event. Come before or stay after for dinner! Oct. 10, 6-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $20.

Lyricists and musicians unite to bring an evening of friends, words, and riffs on Fri., Oct. 6, Noon at M and J Tavern.

Courtesy Cj Hitchcock

First Interstate Bank’s

EMPTY BOWLS

Presented by Cascade Natural Gas & Windermere Central Oregon Real Estate

Empty Bowls is an internationally recognized event that raises awareness of hunger and food insecurity. Locally, funds support NeighborImpact and our Food Program. This program feeds more than 72,000 each month and distributes about 4 million pounds of food locally each year in Central Oregon. SISTERS

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HEALTH + WELLNESS

Bend Mindful Triathlon A one-of-a-kind “triathlon” made up of a 5K Fun Run, Yoga and Meditation, and don’t miss the afterparty! All ages, all levels are welcome. Oct. 7, 8am-1pm. Alpenglow Park, 61049 Southeast 15th Street, Bend. Contact: maggie@bendmindfultriathlon.com. $29.

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.

Capoeira Capoeira is a dynamic expression of Afro-Brazilian culture. It embodies the spirit of community, personal growth and liberation from social and personal constraints. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7-8:45pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend. Contact: 541678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $15.

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

Fall Body Love Cleanse Looking to reset, join up with a guided Ayurvedic cleanse to wash away the toxic, leaving your mind, body and spirit cleaner, brighter and lighter. You will receive step-by-step guidance, a shopping list, mindfulness techniques and recipes to support you along the way. Wed, Oct. 4, 5-6pm, Wed, Oct. 11, 5-6pm, Wed, Oct. 18, 5-6pm and Tue, Oct. 24, 5-6pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street #150, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $108.

Fall Thriving with Diabetes Education

Series Synergy Health and Wellness hosts its four-week Fall ADCES accredited “Thriving with Diabetes” class session. Classes are for Adult Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, individual diabetes education is also offered for those with Type I, Gestational diabetes and children. Covered by most insurance, Medicare, OHP. For more info visit https://www.synergyhealthbend.com/diabetes-education-program.html Saturdays, 9-11am. Through Oct. 28. Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave. Building C, Bend. Contact: 541323-3488. info@synergyhealthbend.com.

Group Meditation Classes Join Amy Kowalski LMT, Cht Tuesday evenings from 5:307pm for group meditation classes. Drop-ins are welcome. Call 541-330-0334 to reserve your spot today. Amy will guide participants into the present moment through centering breath work and attention to the body for grounding and relaxation. Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-330-0334. info@hawthorncenter.com. $15.

Introductory Aikido Course Join an 8-week aikido course starting Sep. 20. The course will cover the basic principles, movements, and arts of aikido. Learn to calm your mind, handle conflict peacefully, defend yourself proactively, and grow in confidence. Includes instruction in dojo etiquette, history, ukemi (rolling), and basic techniques. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Through Nov. 8. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@hotmailcom. $100.

Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 6-8pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.

Kundalini Workshop - Refining Intuition Join Wendy Schmitt and Nirmal Conforti for this Kundalini Yoga Workshop: Refining Intuition. Emotions are energy in motion that can be used for transformation. Practice an applied process, using movement, mantra and meditation to transform challenging emotions to peace and ease. Followed by double gong bath! Oct. 7, Noon-2pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga. com. $25-$30.

Movement as Therapy Combining group psychotherapy with movement and dance. Lynne Herbert, LPC brings her 23 years of experience into this work, holding an intimate group, focused on exploring emotional and relational patterns, practicing new ways of being together. No movement experience necessary. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am. Through Oct. 20. White Aspen Creative, 18707 SW Century Drive, Widgi Creek. Contact: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $400/series.

Paddle Strong A paddle boarding class beautifully infused with fitness and yoga. Move at a gentle pace on your board as you balance the mind and body. Working on flexibility through movement and postures. Suitable for all skill levels. RSVP at juniperpreserve.com Sundays, 10-11am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend.

Parenting as a Highly Sensing/Sensitive Person Learn about parenting as a highly sensing/sensitive person! Let’s talk about what it’s like to parent as a Highly Sensing Person (HSP), and learn some tips for managing so you can feel calmer and better enjoy your relationship with your child. Presented by Tammy Goen. Oct. 5, 5:30-6:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1062. Elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Prenatal Yoga Classes Rejuvenate, relax and recharge as we move, breath and build community with other expectant moms! You’ll reduce common pregnancy discomforts and tensions, prepare your body for birth, improve your postpartum recovery and bring mindfulness to your daily life. All levels and stages of pregnancy are welcome. 6-week series. Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am. Through June 22. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $125.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1 - $19.

Taize Meditation Service The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of contemplative Taize music, prayer and silence at the monthly ecumenical service of healing and reconciliation. First Thursday of every month, 7-8pm. Through June 6. Trinity Episcopal Church - St. Helens Hall, 231 NW Idaho St., Bend. Contact: 541-815-5574. taizebend@ gmail.com. Free.

The Healing Circle The Healing Circle is a space where the heart, body, mind, and soul are seen as self-healing. Honor each individual’s capacity to heal, to break free from self-defeating patterns, and to recover from past traumas. Vulnerability is courage here, hold your truths in confidence and reverence. Thursdays, 5:156:30pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-4080968. jennifer@sriponya.com. First month is free, $11/month.

The Vance Stance ® Fall 2023 Class Series Tired of being in pain? Not had lasting success with other efforts? Unhappy with the results of aging? Get to the root of why you are tight, crooked and standing and moving behind gravity, not in its flow. Learn to correct posture and enhance mobility in a new class series. Mondays, Noon-2 and 6-8pm, Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Thursdays, Noon-2pm. Through Dec. 30. The Vance Bonner Studio, 21173 Sunburst Court, Bend. Contact: 541-330-9070. vancebonner@ juno.com. $180.

Tween Yoga Classes Connect with other like-minded yogis as you learn yoga flow sequences, strengthening and balancing yoga poses, as well as stress-reducing mindfulness techniques. We also incorporate journaling and fun mindful art and craft projects. 6-week series, age 8 - 12, drop-off. Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend. com. $135.

Vedic Meditation Society of Bend: Yoga of the Supreme Divine Mother Sunset silent meditation of relaxed self-surrender to the Supreme Reality as the Divine Mother. Vedic meditation opens the ecstatic vibrations of the Goddess (“divine intoxication”) in the body spontaneously and without self effort. Email first to join! Fridays-Sundays, 7-8pm. Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Road, Bend. Contact: vedaofbend@gmail.com. Donation/no one turned away.

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group These 90-minute sessions will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. If you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome. Arrive early to meet people and settle into your place. No RSVP required. Thursdays, 6:30pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@ gmail.com. Free, donations accepted.

Women’s Embodiment Circle These circles offer nourishing practices to melt away tension, move, nourish and deeply replenish. Every Thursday evening you’re invited to drop inward and connect with your breath and the earth, in community. Recharge and come home to your body in a safe and sacred, women-only space. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Dec. 28. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive Suite 500, Bend. Contact: 8084824212. meghan@ambamethod. com. $22-$40.

Yoga Mama Classes Develop a yoga and mindful practice that will build strength and flexibility and help balance out your emotions. Reduce common “mom” tensions especially in the low back, neck, and shoulders, while increasing core strength and rebalancing your hips and pelvis. Learn Ayurvedic Yoga methods to reduce fatigue. 6-week series. Wednesdays, 5:306:45pm. Through Oct. 25. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Canadian rockers, The Glorious Sons, are set to deliver an inspired night of music in the middle of the band’s Glory Tour. The band plugs in on Fri., Oct. 6, 7pm at the Domino Room.

Courtesy The Glorious Sons

CHOW C Flitting Through the Fall Fest Food Carts

The goal: Try everything twice

By Jared Rasic

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

Jackson’s Corner is Up for Sale

Idon’t think this is really a hot take, but it seems like most of the really exciting and innovative food happening in Bend is coming from food carts. Don’t get me wrong, I think some of our dine-in restaurants are incredible, but I see the carts consistently predicting food trends and looking to the future for what direction Central Oregon’s tastebuds will head. That’s one of the reasons I always gravitate to events featuring a bevy of randomly chosen food trucks (especially ones that I can’t always find around one of our many food cart pods): if I can try a little food at a lot of carts, then it helps me keep my finger to the pulse of the Bend food scene.

I’m not great at predicting the trends, but I’m pretty fantastic at eating lots of different things and then talking about them, so here we are. I walked around last weekend’s Fall Fest (put on by the sister company of the Source Weekly) and ate entirely too much food at a wide variety of food carts. Some of the spots were familiar to me and others I’d never heard of before, but one thing they all had in common was their diversity of flavors and desire to be for ward-thinking with their menus.

Kook’i

I started with Kook'i, the mobile bakery that normally lives at General Duffy’s in Redmond. Knowing that I had many other stops to make, I just went with the Apple Pie Roll, which was the perfect opening salvo for the day. It’s basically a cinnamon roll with apple pie filling covering it like a sweet fruit hat. The pie filling was fresh and delicious without being too sweet or cloying, but the cinnamon roll itself was truly a marvel. Aesthetically gorgeous layers surround a cinnamon flavor that doesn’t overpower the apple or the roll itself, leaving a dessert that feels more divine than sinful.

“So much love goes into our desserts. We truly care about the ingredients and processes we use to reach our end goals with every item we serve,” says Heather Ward, co-owner of Kook’i along with her husband Aaron Goss.

“All of our desserts come from family recipes that we have adapted with predominantly Oregon-based companies providing our ingredients.”

Carmelitas

For something a little more savory, I hit Carmelitas tacos and tamales. As delicious as its Asada and Carnitas tacos were, it was the Al Pastor and Pollo Adobado tacos that really blew me away. So many local Mexican spots overcook their Al Pastor, leav ing it chewy and greasy, but Carmelitas’ was perfect. Tender, flawlessly browned and with a wedge of pineapple that elegantly brings out the delicate dance of sweet and spicy found in the best Al Pastor. Also, the chicken mole tamales were pretty fantastic, with the mole leaning less chocolatey and hitting more like a thick, dark chipotle. Carmelitas did a pop-up at On Tap, but is in the process of finding a new location.

flavors coming from our booth) — and hand chopping meat on his mesquite block, which is also traditional to Mexico!”

Bend-Yay Beignets

Since I’m a child, I once again went for the sweets and discovered Bend-Yay Beignets. These beignets are square and massive, much larger than any I’ve had before, but somehow manage to be lighter than they look. Obviously, I had to try the Pumpkin Spice beignets because I’m hella basic (they were perfect and the pumpkin didn’t overpower the sweet fry of the dough), but I also went with the Desert Sage and the Juniper Berry beignets and they were all delicious. Each one truly tastes like a West Coast fusion of the classic New Orleans staple.

Abeloved restaurant and a longtime winner in the Source Weekly’s Best of Central Oregon readers’ poll is up for sale. Jackson’s Corner went up for sale the last week of September, confirmed Russell Huntamer, principal broker at Compass Commercial. The business, located on Delaware Street in Old Town Bend, is listed for a sale price of $1.2 million and includes the trade name, all the furniture and fixtures and a takeover of the existing lease on the building. Jackson’s was established in 2008 and has enjoyed a consistently strong reputation in the Bend food scene, offering fresh breads, grab-andgo items, coffee and a robust menu for brunch, lunch and dinner.

“While we are dedicated to preserving the restaurant, we are also marketing it for the right buyer scenario. Both options are still on the table,” said Jay Junkin, who owns Jackson’s with Parker Vaughan.

Meltz Opens in Cascade Village

Zorba the Greek

For dinner, I hit Zorba the Greek, the perfect capper for my day. The gyro called The Mighty Athena was honestly the best one I’ve had in Bend. Filled with charbroiled chicken thighs, pickled onions and tomatoes on a warm and fresh pita, this thing truly is mighty. But it’s the jalapeño tzatziki that ties the gyro together into something remarkable. The combination of spicy and sweet is a knockout and I couldn’t recommend the Mighty Athena more.

Anew fast-casual space offering grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, mac and cheese and more, Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese, is now open in the Cascade Village Shopping Center in Bend.

“What sets our tacos apart is the hours of preparation that happen before our tacos make it in our customer’s hand,” says Mary Florian, owner of the cart along with the entire Florian family. “From our house-made marinades, which are fully made from scratch using my late grandmother’s recipes (Her name was Carmen and has become a generational name with in our family, hence the origin for name of our business), my dad’s preparation of the meats on site — you will see him working hard on his grill (or smell the rich

From the fantastic sweet crepe confections of Crepe-Oh!-Holics, to the classic Old Bend consistency of Ricos Tacos, the always amazing TOTS!, the Bend Institution of Dump City Dumplings, the elevated perfection of the Corndog Company and the Mediterranean deliciousness of The Bob, Fall Fest was not playing around with food this year. Did I eat too much? Yes. Do I regret it? Also, yes. But man, I had a great time.

“We make all our dressings, sauces, and recipes from scratch,” said co-owner Terry Farnham, who opened Meltz with his wife Denise and partners Veny and Paula Martinez. “Our best-selling sandwiches are the Potsticker Meltz (the 2013 National Grilled Cheese Invitational Winner) and our take on the Pastrami Ruben featuring house-made kraut, house-made pickled red onions served up on our special bread. Additionally, we have the best Mac n Cheese and freshly tossed salads to accompany our madefrom-scratch Tomato Bisque soup.”

This is the 11th restaurant the Farnhams have opened in Oregon; they opened the Wendy’s on Hwy 97 in 1980, followed by Hudson’s Grill on Wall Street, and then Subway locations in Bend, Redmond and Prineville, the Schlotzky’s on 27th in 1996, and several Black Bear Diners.

The new Meltz is the third location; two others were started by Meltz’s founder, Joe McCarthy, in Coeur d’Alene and Boise, Idaho.

Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese 63455 N. Hwy 97 #44, Bend meltzextreme.com/

Tacos from Carmelitas.

Beignets from Bend-Yay Beignets.

Apple Pie Roll from Kook'i.

Zorba the Greek's food truck at the Bend Fall Festival.

Photos by Jared Rasic

Nicole Vulcan

C CULTURE Imagination Wave

Horoscope columnist Rob Brezsny releases "Astrology Is Real," his first astrology book

By Traci Hukill

Just when you think you know your astrologer, he goes and surprises you with a radical centrist call to action.

Maybe I should have seen it coming. Rob Brezsny’s “Free Will Astrology” column has been delighting alt-weekly readers and wisdom seekers since 1978. His madcap mastery of the language, unpredictable wisdom and huge breadth of knowledge about science, poetry and great thinkers always make him an enlightening read.

I figured his new book, “Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle,” would bounce me out of my ruts the way his weekly oracles always do, reminding me to be both braver and less bratty, more playful in the day-to-day and more serious about heeding my soul’s imperatives.

I also figured there would be excellent trivia in this, his first book on astrology.

It did and there was, in spades. This book is enormous fun and a breezy read, chockablock with Brezsnian stories, quotes and inspiring essays in dozens of bitesized portions, some satisfyingly deep and others just a few lines long. It’s made to be opened at random, like a good-vibes game of roulette crossed with a self-help treasure hunt. Gems twinkle on every page.

In a list of “Tips to Promote Self-Management,” he suggests we “Steal away from deals that erode your confidence . . . Trade certainty for freedom . . . Live in the flood of your playful assent.” From a collection of alternative salutations, he proposes: “Ride hard. See deep. Speak true. Live free.” Also: “Nice shoes!”

But here’s what I forgot. Behind the wordplay, Brezsny deals in big themes. He’s dead serious about the threats modern life poses to the collective unconscious. “Astrology Is Real” challenges fundamentalism, specifically scientism, the belief that scientific thinking is the only way to understand the world. A powerful bias hiding in plain sight, it underpins the education system, the media and entertainment industry. Most of us are in thrall to it, whether we realize it or not. And scientism, it turns out, is especially good at doing something all strains of fundamentalism seek to do.

‘Messy fun’

In Brezsny’s view, scientism’s definition of what is knowable shrinks the world to a bloodless version of itself. In their scorn for what he likes to call The Other Real World, where reality plays out on different planes—through dreams, mythology, telepathy, psychedelics and, yes, astrology—the ultra-rationalists disqualify whole swaths of human experience.

These modes of inquiry are the tools of indigenous people everywhere. Our ancestors used them. They’re imaginative ways of trying to understand life and our place in it. They are ways of becoming aware of our own souls and those of other living creatures.

Brezsny proposes a middle course: Believe in science but explore all possibilities, including the possibility that science can’t explain everything. Maintain an open mind. To illustrate this point in “Astrology Is Real,” he quotes none other than that wild-eyed wingnut, Carl Sagan.

“To be certain of the existence of God and to be certain of the nonexistence of God seem to me to be the confident extremes in a subject so riddled with doubt

and uncertainty as to inspire very little confidence indeed,” Sagan observed. “A questing, courageous and open mind is, I think, the essential tool for narrowing the range of our collective ignorance on the subject of the existence of God.”

Brezsny’s dedication to moderation extends even to his own métier. “Readers of my horoscope column are sometimes surprised when I testify I believe in astrology about 80 percent,” he writes in “Astrology Is Real.”

“By cultivating a tender, cheerful skepticism, I inoculate myself against the virus of fanaticism. This ensures that astrology will be a supple tool in my hands . . . not a rigid, explain-it-all dogma that over-literalizes and distorts the mysteries it seeks to illuminate.”

‘Sacred, higher octave’

If Brezsny’s horoscopes are good medicine, “Astrology Is Real” is a yoga retreat on the beach with the healthiest, most delicious food and daily massages by well-paid people who enjoy their work. To sit and read it is to bathe in a kind of good radiation. Ideas and possibilities, light and humor materialize. Space opens up to think about your purpose in this world and your most important relationships. It’s like hanging out with a wise friend who has no agenda for you but who helps you see things clearly. Helps you be your best self.

In the book he discusses what he calls the “I-Thou” relationship, in which “Thou” is the “sacred, higher octave of ‘you.’” Early in his career as an astrology columnist, Brezsny was frequently called upon to give love advice, and he realized he was in an “I-Thou” relationship with his readers. They shared an intimate connection, and he strove to be worthy of their trust and the honor of being in relationship with them. He coined his own “sacred, higher octave” term for “I” to indicate that state of being: I2.

“I2 aspired to see the glad genius in every THOU as well as the suffering struggler trying to find their way home to deeply felt meaning and purpose,” he writes in “Astrology Is Real.” “I longed to give them personal, intimate, playful versions of loving care that maybe only a dreamy stranger could provide.”

That kind of loving care is why I read Brezsny. I think it’s why a lot of people read him. He provides something readers crave: not-annoying words of wisdom, seemingly cooked up with you and me in mind, about shit that matters. Soul and love and life purpose and how to be a better person and things like that. But fun.

To paraphrase a couple of his other salutations, it’s like the light and dark in him recognizes the light and dark in us, wishes us a happy permanent eternal world orgasm, and reminds us that marvels and wonders are coming our way.

Author, Rob Brezsny.

Rob Brezsney

Ro Loughran

SC SCREEN Central Oregon's Premiere Arts Event Returns

BendFilm Festival celebrates its 20th

By Jared Rasic

I’ve been writing about the BendFilm Festival for a decade, but, in the spirit of complete transparency, this year I’ve had more of a behind-the-scenes role than ever before. The year 2023 marks the 20th annual BendFilm Festival, and I think I've seen at least one movie at every fest since the inaugural year, watching horror movies at midnight in a drafty old converted roller skating rink. I can honestly say that every year of the fest (not counting during the height of COVID) has been bigger and better than the year proceeding. Just the fact that BendFilm is now an Academy-qualifying festival speaks for itself.

This year I had the honor of acting as the lead shorts programmer for the festival, watching over 1,200 short films across a few months and helping Director of Programming Selin Sevinc craft a memorable shorts program for the fest. Which we did. I can unequivocally say it’s the strongest lineup of shorts the festival has ever shown, with some of them I’m basically guaranteeing will bring home Oscar gold.

This week I’m going to talk about just a few of the films that will be playing at the BendFilm Festival that I think are worth your time, and then next week, right before the festival itself, I’ll craft a mock schedule for how I would try to catch as many of the incredible films as possible across the four days of the fest.

Obviously, I have to mention some of the shorts blocks (does that make them my own personal nepo babies?) because they are truly some of the finest filmmaking achievements I’ve seen all year. The block titled, “Matters of Life and Death” is astonishing, packed to the rafters with six of the finest shorts I’ve ever seen. While all of them are remarkable in different ways, the short “Knight of Fortune” (a breathtaking look at how we grieve) is my pick for the best short in the fest, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see it win the Oscar for Best Narrative Short next year.

The block titled “Stories We Tell” is also genuinely stunning, with “The Voice in the Hollow” (a remarkable African fable of Sisterhood) being an example of some truly groundbreaking animation and “Nothing Holier Than a Dolphin” (a joyous deconstruction of storytelling) will make even the most cynical of viewers crack the largest of smiles.

One of the biggest attractions to this year’s fest will also be the attendance of Nicole Holofcener, who has been named the 2023 Indie Filmmaker of the Year. On Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Tower Theatre, there will be a screening of her lovely new film, “You Hurt My Feelings,” followed by an onstage conversation with Sundance Film Festival pioneer John Cooper. Even if you saw “You Hurt My Feelings” at Tin Pan Theater earlier this year, seeing the hilarious and touching dramedy with Holofcener in attendance will be an absolute treat.

Definitely keep your eyes open for the powerhouse documentary, “The Disappearance of Shere Hite,” which is part doc about the feminist aspect of sexual revolution and part infuriating look at the hypocrisy of American Puritanism and misogyny. Hite was a remarkable woman who helped redefine feminine sexuality and terrified men fought to erase her, but this timely and powerful doc refuses to let that happen.

“No Legs. All Heart” is a captivating documentary following Andre Kajlich, the first double amputee

to compete in the 3,082-mile Race Across America. “Riley” is an incredibly tense narrative telling a story about identity that we’ve never quite seen before. “Finding the Money” seems like it should be a dry documentary about Modern Monetary Theory, but I found it insanely captivating.

There are just too many incredible films to talk about and not enough space to share them. Until next week when I get more granular with how to try and fit everything you want to see into four days, here’s Director of Programming Selin Sevinc breaking down exactly what makes the Bend Film Festival such a special one:

“The festival takes many months of thoughtful preparation and absolute dedication and it all comes down to this one glorious weekend in October full of film, fun and laughter. After the long journey to get

there, it passes us by so quickly. I see the festival as a gift to the film-loving Bendites. Missing the only film festival in town would be like not opening a gift left on your doorstep, so I urge folks to catch it while it’s here. What I’m most looking forward to is seeing the faces light up after a screening, a panel, a conversation, a party. I hope everyone enjoys this gift we lovingly bundled up for them.”

Bend Film Festival

Oct. 12-15 in-person

Virtual: Oct. 16-22

Check out bendfilm.org for tickets, dates, times and locations

Top, the uplifting, “No Legs. All Heart.” Bottom, the intense and touching “Riley” is having its U.S. premiere at the Bend Film Festival.

Photos courtesy BendFilm

OUTSIDE Promoting Sustainability

Visit Bend’s sustainability director, Serena Bishop Gordon joins the Bend Don’t Break podcast to talk bikes, tourism dollars and more

By Aaron Switzer and Nicole Vulcan

This week’s guest on the Bend Don’t Break podcast moved to Bend in 2006, eventually finding her way to bike racing and work at Bend’s destination management organization, Visit Bend. In this excerpt from the conversation (lightly edited for clarity) Source Publisher Aaron Switzer chats with Serena Bishop Gordon, sustainability director for Visit Bend.

Source Weekly: I'm going to jump into something that's less serious, which is, you're a big gravel grinder — and I will talk sustainability — but tell me a little bit about your passion for getting outdoors here.

SBG: I moved to Bend in 2006 because of the recreation. My husband and I were hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I had no idea where we would land at the end of it and popped into Bend from Elk Lake. A friend of a friend showed us around, and we came back at the end — after we finished that thru-hike — and never left. And that love of the outdoors translated into a love of riding bikes.

SW: Were you biking? I mean, you were hiking the PCT, but were you biking prior to that?

SBG: Er, no. I didn't ride bikes at all. In fact, I was a runner. Yeah, and it sounds really strange to say now because Bend has such a running culture, but in 2006, I was like, there's no community here. Someone said to me, you should do cyclocross race, and I had no idea what cyclocross was, and one thing led to another and I started mountain biking.

And then we were riding on gravel before gravel was a thing, you know, just like our cyclocross bikes and road bikes, and now that gravel cycling and gravel racing is a thing I just — I love it.

SW: You've done pretty well. I mean, you're winning a lot of gravel races now.

SBG: Yeah, it's an interesting transition. Even as I get older and put more energy into things that are other than racing, I actually have found that it lends itself to a lot of success on the bike. Because yes, it's just fun and there's less stress and while it’s not as technical and you're getting a little view pretty far out, you can, really get away.

You can do a lot of exploring, and one of my favorite things is just looking at a map and finding the three-digit roads that I've never been on and trying to figure out how to connect them.

SW: Yeah, that's fun. Well, all that kind of lends itself and makes sense, that you’re the Visit Bend sustainability director – your passion for the outdoors obviously infuses your work life.

SBG: A sustainability director wears a lot of different hats. Visit Bend, we really look at sustainability as a balance between the economy, people and our community and then this place and the environment and how we balance all

those things — sort of like a three-legged stool. If one of those legs is neglected, the stool will fall over and so it's a constant recalibration of, where are we putting energy? How much are we putting into our community? How much are we putting into our environment and how much are we putting into driving the economic success of this place, right? So day-to-day right now, I'm pretty engaged with the Bend Sustainability Fund. This

is the third year, so I'm really excited about that. And I manage our strategic partnership program, which is a way for us to identify organizations, both locally and nationally, that are tackling the big issues that affect Bend’s ability to be a place that people want to live and visit in the long term. And then, I’m super lucky to have a team at Visit Bend that fully embraces the idea of reducing our usage of energy and resources, of investing in our outdoor recreation and providing awesome experiences not only to humans, but also keeping those experiences for the wildlife.

SW: Tell me more about the Bend Sustainability Fund. You're in your third year, you got 30 applications. How much money are you going to be allocating?

SBG: About $900,000. The Bend Sustainability fund is something that — with the help of Kevney Dugan, our executive director, the City Council changed some code regarding the use of Transient Room Tax, which is shortterm lodging tax that you pay if you stay in a hotel, to allow for Visit Bend to spend that money on tourism-related facilities. So when you think about the traditional definition of a tourism facility you're thinking about a concert venue or the whitewater park. And when we look at what tourism-related facilities are in Bend, they can be a museum, they can be theater, but it can also be a trail and it can be river access and it can be all these other things that drive visitorship. But also, we're investing in community resources. And so, when we look at the visitors and the residents, as partners we can say, the Bend Sustainability Fund is benefiting both, right? And we're spending dollars generated through tourism, and investing those dollars into our local community to make everybody's experience better. Everyone wins. We have funded projects through COTA— Central Oregon Trail Alliance — Meissner, Discover Your Forest, Bend BMX. Big Sky Bike Park that just opened, right? We played a role in that.

—Listen to the rest of the conversation by visiting the podcasts tab of bendsource. com.

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Colleges Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day

An instructor at COCC strives to share Native history; OSU-Cascades plans salmon bake

Central Oregon Com munity College will celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, Oct. 9, with a dynamic lineup of events that promise to shed light on the rich history, and contemporary issues faced by Native communities. The events will take place on the Bend campus, where students and the general public alike are invited to participate in two thought-provoking and engaging events.

One of the highlights of the day will be an instructor-led discussion titled "Celebrating the Strength and Resilience of Native People." This session will be conducted by Gabriann Hall, an anthropology instructor at COCC. The event, happening in Wille Hall from 11am-noon, does not require advance registration. Hall's presentation will provide a unique perspective on historical events and contemporary issues within indigenous communities. “I didn’t want to talk about Columbus,” Hall said, “...if we are going to redefine Indigenous People’s Day, we need to move away from the Columbus narrative.”

The discussion will delve deep into the past while maintaining a forward-focused lens, emphasizing how Native people are actively addressing historical traumas in ways that promote health and productivity. “I will be speaking on a number of categories ranging from the boarding school education that many natives were forced into, and the harmful effects of the federal government’s Indian Termination,” promised Hall. The Indian Termination Policies, a series of laws passed by the federal government, mainly in the ‘50s, transferred tribal recognition of certain sovereign tribes to the state government level, stripping many Indigenous peoples of their recognized tribal affiliation, forcing them to assimilate as modern Americans.

Hall, an enrolled member of the Klamath Tribe, offered a unique and optimistic take on the school of thought that Central Oregon has held in regard to Indigenous peoples. “I think the attitude in our community and nation toward Indigenous People's Day has evolved a lot over the last two years.” Still, it’s been a change that Hall says

was not something that happened overnight.

“The world in general is in a much different place now, and we know how important this recognition is. Indigenous peoples predate Columbus and predate the inception of what we know as America. It is not a bad thing to acknowledge their history,” she said.

In addition to the informative discussion, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a bead-making workshop set within a historical context. This workshop promises to be a hands-on experience that allows attendees to appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry integral to Indigenous cultures for generations. Beadwork holds cultural significance and is often used to tell stories, convey traditions and celebrate heritage. By providing a space for these discussions and hands-on workshops, COCC celebrates the resilience, strength and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples, recognizing their profound impact on the rich tapestry of American history and culture.

COCC is not the only institution celebrating with activities and events. Oregon State University-Cascades will also host events on Oct. 6-7 celebrating the history and culture of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. On Oct. 6 there will be a showcase of traditional Warm Springs regalia, the event is free though registration is requested. The following day, Oct. 7, the Cascades campus will host a full day of events with dances, native art demonstrations and a traditional salmon bake.

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One of the World’s Most Obscure Beers Comes to Bend

The Ale Apothecary made a Gotlandsdricka inspired by smoked Swedish farmhouse ales

By Brian Yaeger

When Paul Arney launched The Ale Apothecary in 2011, he deigned to create beers that were more art than industry. One of his first recipes was an interpretation of a Finnish farmhouse ale known as sahti. But he was clear to point out, “This is not a farmhouse brewery. This is a mountain brewery.” A dozen years in, he’s still making interesting, dare I say exotic beers inspired by not “the land” but by many lands. His latest is a Gotlandsdricka, inspired by the farmhouse ales indigenous to the small island of Gotland off Sweden’s mainland. It is, to the best of this writer’s knowledge (and to the best of my Googleabilities), the fourth commercial interpretation from an American craft brewery.

The first one, rather shockingly, hailed from the largest craft brewer in America, Boston Beer, makers of Sam Adams. Walking through downtown Boston this summer, I found myself at a nanobrewery with a large and crowded taproom. As I sat at one of the bars, I overheard customers ordering myriad IPAs, several fruited sour ales and the flagship Boston Lager. No one ordered the beer called Land of the Goths. No one but me. I was instantly enamored of the light-bodied beer’s dual whiffs of smoke and juniper, the traits I’d learn are the hallmarks of a Gotland-style Gotlandsdricka (also spelled Gotlandsdricke). The beer style always has a light touch of smoke since farmers and brewers on the island in the Baltic Sea (south of Stockholm and practically as close to Lithuania and Latvia as it is Sweden) still use malts dried by fire.

You hardly taste beers with smoke flavor since industrialization allowed for barley to be dried and malted in electric kilns, but being isolated from industrialized Sweden, the style manages to survive, in part thanks to a Norwegian beer writer and historian named Lars Garshol who’s known to outlying brewers like Arney.

Full disclosure: I told Arney about the Sam Adams Gotlandsdricka I enjoyed knowing full well he was the most likely candidate to recreate the beer, given his history with the equally arcane sahti, and impressed upon him it had a deadline; it would make a great addition to the lineup of Diff’rent

Smokes: Smoke Beer & BBQ Fest taking place at GoodLife Brewing on Saturday, Oct. 14 (full disclosure: I organized the event). GoodLife is adjacent to The Ale Apothecary’s tasting room on SW Century Drive. The festival, founded during the terrible fire and smoke season of 2021, is a benefit for the Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association.

Whereas The Ale Apothecary’s beers heretofore were all inoculated and partially fermented with locally cultivated wild yeasts, this new Gotlandsdricka is the first in The Ale Apothecary’s “clean” side, The AlePharm. In this case, clean refers to beers fermented with standard brewer’s yeast and without any wild yeast that lends beers a funkiness and/or sourness. To brew the beer, Arney placed a special order for cold smoked malt from a malting company called Sugar Creek Malt that just so happens to specialize in smoked malts and others used for Nordic-style farmhouse ales.

One thing AlePharm’s beer doesn’t feature is juniper. Arney noted that our local common and Western juniper aren’t as good of a fit as Swedish juniper. This leaves his Gotlandsdricka to rely more on the smoke element. Unlike other smoke beers, also known as rauchbiers thanks to its ancestral homeland in Bamberg, Germany (the word directly translates to smoke beers), which can boast an aroma and flavor closer to bacon, this gotlandsdricka has a more subtle smoke characteristic for drinkers who fear rauchbiers taste like liquified ashtrays.

While Diff’rent Smokes features more common (by comparison) smoked Märzens or other Germanic lagers, as well as smoked porters and even a pair of beers featuring smoked pumpkin, AlePharm’s offering is not only the sole Swedish farmhouse-inspired beer, it’s the only gotlandsdricka from the western half of the United States. Diff’rent

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By Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take a few deep, slow breaths. Let your mind be a blue sky where a few high clouds float. Hum your favorite melody. Relax as if you have all the time in the world to be whoever you want to be. Fantasize that you have slipped into a phase of your cycle when you are free to act as calm and unhurried as you like. Imagine you have access to resources in your secret core that will make you stable and solid and secure. Now read this Mary Oliver poem aloud: “You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An Oklahoma woman named Mary Clamswer used a wheelchair from age 19 to 42 because multiple sclerosis made it hard to use her legs. Then a miracle happened. During a thunderstorm, she was hit by lightning. The blast not only didn’t kill her; it cured the multiple sclerosis. Over the subsequent months, she recovered her ability to walk. Now I'm not saying I hope you will be hit by a literal bolt of healing lightning, Scorpio, nor do I predict any such thing. But I suspect a comparable event or situation that may initially seem unsettling could ultimately bring you blessings.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): What are your favorite mind-altering substances? Coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar, or tobacco? Alcohol, pot, cocaine, or opioids? Psilocybin, ayahuasca, LSD, or MDMA? Others? All the above? Whatever they are, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to re-evaluate your relationship with them. Consider whether they are sometimes more hurtful than helpful, or vice versa; and whether the original reasons that led you to them are still true; and how your connection with them affects your close relationships. Ask other questions, too! PS: I don’t know what the answers are. My goal is simply to inspire you to take an inventory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In his book Meditations for Miserable People Who Want to Stay That Way, Dan Goodman says, "It’s not that I have nothing to give, but rather that no one wants what I have." If you have ever been tempted to entertain dour fantasies like that, I predict you will be purged of them in the coming weeks and months. Maybe more than ever before, your influence will be sought by others. Your viewpoints will be asked for. Your gifts will be desired, and your input will be invited. I trust you won’t feel overwhelmed!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): William James (1842–1910) was a paragon of reason and logic. So influential were his books about philosophy and psychology that he is regarded as a leading thinker of the 19th and 20th centuries. On the other hand, he was eager to explore the possibilities of supernatural phenomena like telepathy. He even consulted a trance medium named Leonora Piper. James said, "If you wish to upset the law that all crows are black, it is enough if you prove that one crow is white. My white crow is Mrs. Piper." I bring this to your attention, Aquarius, because I suspect you will soon discover a white crow of your own. As a result, long-standing beliefs may come into question; a certainty could become ambiguous; an incontrovertible truth may be shaken. This is a good thing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If we hope to cure our wounds, we must cultivate a focused desire to be healed. A second essential is to be ingenious in gathering the resources we need to get healed. Here’s the third requirement: We must be bold and brave enough to scramble up out of our sense of defeat as we claim our right to be vigorous and whole again. I wish all these powers for you in the coming weeks.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’ve been doing interviews in support of my new book Astrology Is Real: Revelations from My Life as an Oracle. Now and then, I’m asked this question: "Do you actu -

ally believe all that mystical woo-woo you write about?" I respond diplomatically, though inwardly I’m screaming, “How profoundly hypocritical I would be if I did not believe in the ‘mystical woowoo’ I have spent my adult studying and teaching!” But here’s my polite answer: I love and revere the venerable spiritual philosophies that some demean as “mystical woo-woo.” I see it as my job to translate those subtle ideas into well-grounded, practical suggestions that my readers can use to enhance their lives. Everything I just said is the prelude for your assignment, Aries: Work with extra focus to actuate your high ideals and deep values in the ordinary events of your daily life. As the American idioms advise: Walk your talk and practice what you preach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I'm happy to see the expanding use of service animals. Initially, there were guide dogs to assist humans with imperfect vision. Later, there came mobility animals for those who need aid in moving around and hearing animals for those who can't detect ringing doorbells. In recent years, emotional support animals have provided comfort for people who benefit from mental health assistance. I foresee a future in which all of us feel free and eager to call on the nurturing of companion animals. You may already have such friends, Taurus. If so, I urge you to express extra appreciation for them in the coming weeks. Ripen your relationship. And if not, now is an excellent time to explore the boost you can get from loving animals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Gemini author Chuck Klosterman jokes, "I eat sugared cereal almost exclusively. This is because I’m the opposite of a 'no-nonsense' guy. I’m an 'all-nonsense' guy." The coming weeks will be a constructive and liberating time for you to experiment with being an all-nonsense person, dear Gemini. How? Start by temporarily suspending any deep attachment you have to being a serious, hyper-rational adult doing staid, weighty adult things. Be mischievously committed to playing a lot and having maximum fun. Dancing sex! Ice cream uproars! Renegade fantasies! Laughter orgies! Joke romps! Giddy brainstorms and euphoric heartstorms!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian comedian Gilda Radner said, "I base most of my fashion taste on what doesn’t itch." Let's use that as a prime metaphor for you in the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will be wise to opt for what feels good over what merely looks good. You will make the right choices if you are committed to loving yourself more than trying to figure out how to get others to love you. Celebrate highly functional beauty, dear Cancerian. Exult in the clear intuitions that arise as you circumvent self-consciousness and revel in festive self-love.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The amazingly creative Leo singer-songwriter Tori Amos gives this testimony: "All creators go through a period where they’re dry and don’t know how to get back to the creative source. Where is that waterfall? At a certain point, you say, ‘I’ll take a rivulet.’" Her testimony is true for all of us in our quest to find what we want and need. Of course, we would prefer to have permanent, unwavering access to the waterfall. But that's not realistic. Besides, sometimes the rivulet is sufficient. And if we follow the rivulet, it may eventually lead to the waterfall.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do you perform experiments on yourself? I do on myself. I formulate hypotheses about what might be healthy for me, then carry out tests to gather evidence about whether they are. A recent one was: Do I feel my best if I eat five small meals per day or three bigger ones? Another: Is my sleep most rejuvenating if I go to bed at 10 pm and wake up at 7 am or if I sleep from midnight to 9 am? I recommend you engage in such experiments in the coming weeks. Your body has many clues and revelations it wants to offer you.

Homework: What if you could heal a past trauma? How would you start? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

AWAKENING YOUR INNER HERO A COLUMN TO HELP LOCALS LIVE A KINDER AND MORE COURAGEOUS LIFE

By Burt Gershater

Let’s Just Do It

We have learned, at least many of us have, not to speak everything we think…but many of us need to get better at not even believing everything we think, or even lis tening to it. So much of it is simply junk!

That sounds harsh and I mean it to be. We need to wake up to this reality so we can, moment-by-moment, make our world a bet ter place. Can you think of a better job for every one of us to do?

According to the National Science Foundation, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive!

Soak that in.

Then pause, ponder…

Is that you?

These are unsettling statistics, but they reveal a picture that we can actually improve upon. We do not have to be victims or active partners of this deeply imbedded human reality.

These statistics elucidating the frequency and repetitiveness of our negative thoughts clearly suggest we need to upgrade this ratio. Why? What are the practical, day-to-day impacts of these thought patterns?

But let’s look at another sobering reality first. It is difficult for us to even notice this pattern because it has been humanity's reality forever. One of my favorite wisdoms states:

“I don’t know who discovered water, but I’m sure it wasn’t the fish.” -Author Unknown

Most of us wouldn’t guess the 80% and 95% numbers the National Science Foundation came up with. It’s simply been our lives. Not a big deal. But as we awaken to this sobering reality, we are now given a choice.

Wouldn’t you prefer to move closer to 70% and 85% over the course of your lifetimes? And wouldn’t you wish for even lower numbers for humankind as part of our evolution? For our children, our grandchildren, their children…the human race.

Some of us reflexively say, “That’s impossible,” and “It’s just who we are.” Others of us who are more optimistic say with determination, “Isn’t it at least worth trying? What could we possibly lose? Let’s go for it!”

Here are some repercussions our thoughtless tendencies have on each

of us, and some of the cool benefits of making them more thoughtful and positive:

Negativity limits our capability to take in the infinite beauty in our infinitely beautiful world. Taking in this beauty is awe-inspiring, and awe puts us on the pathway to joy. Joy is as close to heaven as we get here on earth.

By allowing our 80% - 95% patterns free reign, we become more judgmental. We habitually notice, even look for, what we don’t like in ourselves and others. This habit limits our curiosity, caring, compassion, understanding and empathy. Being less judgmental allows us to get to know people better and even appreciate them. We need more of that.

• Pessimistic thoughts easily lead to anxiety, depression and friction of every kind. When we let these freely roam in our brains, we darken our lives and those close to us, too. Common thoughts like: “I am a jerk.” “She is a jerk.” “I am better than you.” “You are better than me.” “They don’t like me.” All these thoughts are toxic, shallow and minimally 98% false.

• These thoughts inevitably dampen all essential positive human qualities: love, forgiveness, tenderness, optimism, joy, confidence and ultimately our inner and outer peace. Now, let’s get down to the facts.

I don't know you (maybe I do), but regardless, I know for sure you are a wonderful human being.

How do I know that?

Every single one of us has a soul that guides us to be the best person we’re meant to be. We are each born with an inner purity that knows. Do we always follow our enlightened soul’s wisdom? No, not always. No one does...always. We have all hurt ourselves and others by our soulless words and actions. We’re human.

It is also this very same humanity that allows us to make a choice: the momentto-moment decision between deferring to our deflating habits, and choosing our more loving, connecting ways.

Please…let’s all do it!

- Burt Gershater is a counselor, leadership trainer, speaker and writer. He can be reached at info@burtgershater.com

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LUXURY HOMESITE IN WESTGATE 62333 MCCLAIN DRIVE

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Neighborhood Spotlight: SW Bend

Connecting the city and forest

The southwest neighborhood (not quadrant) of Bend stands out not only for its natural beauty and dynamic community but also for its diverse real estate landscape. If you’re considering a move to, or around, Bend, or are interested in real estate investment, this neighborhood is undoubtedly worth exploring. Just to be clear, this is about the neighborhood of Southwest Bend, and not the large quadrant, nor all homes with a SW in their address. The neighborhood itself is bordered on the west by the Deschutes River, the east by Highway 97, on the North end by Powers Road, and the South end by Buck Canyon Road.

One of the most appealing aspects of Southwest Bend is its diverse housing options. From historic homes with character to modern developments and cozy cottages, this neighborhood appeals to a wide range of tastes and lifestyles. Whether you’re a young professional, a family or a retiree, you’ll find a place to call home here.

Southwest Bend boasts a collection of historic homes that exude charm and character. These properties often feature unique architectural details, such as Craftsman-style bungalows and Victorian-era cottages. If you’re looking for a home with a story to tell, this neighborhood has plenty to offer.

For those who prefer modern amenities and conveniences, there are numerous newer developments along with newer apartment complexes throughout the area. These properties often come equipped with state-of-theart appliances, energy-efficient features and contemporary designs. The

majority of homes located in Southwest Bend were built in the 1990s and 2000s, with newer neighborhoods built in the last eight or so years.

Real estate in Southwest Bend comes with a bonus: breathtaking natural surroundings. Many properties in this neighborhood offer stunning views of the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes River or lush greenery. Imagine waking up to the sight of snow-capped peaks or enjoying your morning coffee on a deck overlooking the river. The area is close to natural wonders like the Deschutes River and a plethora of parks and greenspaces, so even if your property doesn’t have a direct view, you’re never too far from the beauty of the outdoors. This access to nature is a significant draw for residents who appreciate an active and outdoor-oriented lifestyle.

Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an art lover, or simply someone who values a friendly and supportive community, Southwest Bend has something to offer. The neighborhood’s proximity to the Old Mill District and its eclectic cultural scene ensures that you’ll always have something to do and somewhere to explore.

For those interested in real estate investment, Southwest Bend presents a compelling opportunity. The region’s popularity has been steadily growing, making it an attractive market for both short-term and long-term investments.

As Bend continues to attract residents and visitors alike, the community of Southwest Bend is poised to remain vibrant and appealing for years to come.

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