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Adventure Van Expo Sept. 3-4, Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-3pm Join us for a family friendly weekend open to all ages celebrating the van life community and the opportunity to view an array of van vendors and overland products. Sep. 3-4, 10am-5pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Redmond. Contact: lisa@adventurevanexpo.com. Free. Bend Ghost Tours 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: 541-350-0732. Bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.00.
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Community Conversations: Let’s Talk
About Water Discuss water issues in Central Oregon. This is an in-person program. Registration is required. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. What can we do about the strain on water supplies in Central Oregon? Sept. 1, 5:30-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.
Know PNW - Indigenous History of
Celilo Falls Learn about the history of Celilo Falls, a tribal fishing area along the Columbia River that was used for centuries until being flooded by the Dalles Dam in 1957. Aug. 31, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
Third Thursday Open Mic at the High
Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers and writers. This is an in-person program. Join us at the High Desert Music Hall for a spoken word open mic night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Every third Thursday, 6-8pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.
THEATER
Circle Mirror Transformation Laugh-
out-loud funny and heartfelt, the award-winning “Circle Mirror Transformation” follows five strangers as they navigate their way through an ‘Intro to Acting’ class where they come to learn more about themselves than they do about acting. Sept. 2, 7-9pm and Sept. 3, 7-9pm. Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: info@etcbend.org. $20.
Stillhouse Junkies is a string band trio that plays fast, foot-stomping Americana and roots music. The group hits like a shot of Grandpa’s finest bathtub gin and will get crowds swinging around the Silver Moon Brewing dance floor. The group will take the stage Wed., Aug. 31.
WORDS
Author Event: "Beneath the Bending Skies" by Jane Kirkpatrick Please join us
for a launch, party with Jane Kirkpatrick for her new book, Beneath the bending Skies! RSVP on Eventbrite required. Sept. 6, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
Author Event: Nowhere for Very Long
by Brianna Madia Brianna Madia (and her four dogs!) will join Roundabout Books for a Q&A and book signing for “Nowhere for Very Long,” her debut book. Sept. 1, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free. Creative Nonfiction Critique Group Join
an intimate group of likeminded women ready to critique each other’s writing. Gain feedback, confidence, and encouragement as we dive deep into what’s working and what’s not. This is an MFA-style course focused on creative nonfiction (memoir, essays, etc.). We’ll meet weekly via Zoom for seven weeks. Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Through Sept. 14. Contact: jessica@jessicajhill. com. $295. Mystery Book Club Please join us in-store or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. We 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 Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.
Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person 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, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.
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Last Chance for Summer Programs
Last chance for Raptors of the Desert Sky, Desert Dwellers and other summer programs! Sept. 5, 9am-5pm. Museum admission.
Northwest Crossing Farmers Market
Saturday Farmers Market in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing neighborhood. Find fresh produce and support local growers and businesses! Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Oct. 1. NorthWest Crossing, NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: farmersmarket@c3events.com. Free.
Not Cho Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’
Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! We host our famous bingo event for good times and a chance to win some cold hard cash! Sundays, 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.
VOLUNTEER
Call for Volunteers - Play with Par-
rots! Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Friendly people needed to help socialize birds to ready for adoption, make toys, clean cages and make some new feathered friends! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.
Humane Society Thrift Store - Volun-
teers Needed Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store Donation Door is the perfect place to combine your passions while helping HSCO raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For information contact: rebecca@hsco.org. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3761. rebecca@hsco.org.
Share Your Business and Profession-
al Expertise Share your professional and business expertise! Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. Our chapter is
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growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in our community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon.score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing.. Volunteer Here! Gratifying opportunity available! all aspects of daily horse care and barn maintenance for Mustangs to the Rescue. Mondays-Sundays. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org. Free. Volunteer with Salvation Army The
Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. We have an emergency food pantry, we visit residents of assisted living centers and we make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.
GROUPS + MEETUPS
Backcountry Brew: Coffee with the
Hunting Curious Are you curious about hunting, but not sure where to begin? Backcountry Hunters and Anglers of Central Oregon is chock full of friendly, ethically-minded hunters and the group is eager to meet you! Dress warm, grab some morning caffeine and come about the outdoors & what it takes to get started. First Saturday of every month, 9-10am. Through Dec. 3. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: oregon@backcountryhunters. org. Free. Become a Better Public Speaker! Do
you struggle with public speaking? You’re not alone! Come visit Bend Toastmasters Club and learn how to overcome your public speaking fears. Wednesdays, Noon-1pm. Contact: 503501-6031. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free. Blacksmith Forge Basics Come have fun
and try your hand at forging steel. Learn proper hammer strokes, anvil techniques, stance, shaping, tapering, splitting, twisting and punching steel to create art, jewelry, and functional items. Forge etiquette/management, history of the craft and safety are all covered in this 2 week class. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through Aug. 31. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave,com. $245.
Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti
Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.
County Commission Forum — Sep. 6
Join us to hear from the candidates running for Deschutes County Commissioner. Before and after our speakers, we’ll have plenty of time for networking — plus bites and beverages. Sep. 6, 5-7:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-382-5792. cyrus@bendchamber.org. $25 Members | $40 Non-members. First on the Butte! Join Central Oregon LandWatch staff and other folks for a bright and early casual hike up Pilot Butte each month, while learning about Central Oregon Land Watch’s work to defend the region. Hikers will meet at the main trailhead at 7am and keep an accommodating pace. All are welcome! RSVP suggested: kavi@colw.org 1st of every month, 7-8:30am. Through Dec. 31. Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. Contact: 302-690-3420. kavi@colw. org. Free.
Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight
Let’s play LeftCenterRight! Bring friends and make new friends. More people the bigger the pot. Simple game, one dollar table and 5 dollar tables. The winner of each game takes the pot. You're not going to get rich but you will have fun. Happy Hour $4 Beer & Wine Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St STE 104, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0688. Zerolatencybend.com.
Kirtan & Sacred Sound Kirtan and Sacred
Sound with Bend Bhakti Collective and special guests through the month. Find out why chanting mantra is beneficial. No singing or other experience needed! Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Through Oct. 6. Heritage Hall, 230 NE 9th Street, Bend. Free. Non-specific grief support group Small
Support Group (4-5 people) for those who need a safe space to share a grief difficult to share with one’s friend and family, long term grief for a death, loss of relationship, loss from suicide, loss of health, loss of function, etc Sundays, 5-6pm. Free.
Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon
Support Group This support group offers a safe space for all people involved in caring for or managing Parkinson’s Disease. Please contact Kay Terzian if you wish to join or have further questions 541-388-1706. Fridays, 9:45-11:45am. Through Jan. 1. Bend Coffee & Books, 155 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-388-1706. kaymarie.terzian@gmail.com. Free.
FAMILY + KIDS
First Thursdays! Come support local vendors and herbal craft makers! Sample medicinal teas that will support your health and listen to live local sounds. Creative plant medicine at its finest! First Thursday of every month, 4-7pm. Through Dec. 1. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-7282368. Free.
Free Fall Tinkergarten Trial Class
How can you help your kid fall in love with the outdoors and build the habits, connections and skills that help kids thrive throughout life? Join Tinkergarten for its fall series, Body, Mind & Heart! Thu, Sep. 1, 9-10am and Wed, Sept. 14, 2:30-3:30pm. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: 458-231-3395. sherry. cardot@mail.tinkergarten.com. Free. Kids Open Play Our Kids Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful space for kids to stay active and have fun! We offer both Toddler Open Play for the littles and Kids Open Play for kids– babies and toddlers are welcome too. Our clean, bright and fully padded space is full of fun-filled movement Saturdays-Sundays, Noon-3pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. Kids Open Play 1-Pass $15 Kids Open Play 10-Pass $130.
Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS
Center Examine child development through a social, physical, and developmental lens. You can attend this program online or in person. Registration is required. Register by using the “Register Here” link above. Masks are required at all in-person library events. Tuesdays, 10am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free. 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.
Movie Nights Under the Stars - Faith
Hope & Charity Vineyard Come enjoy big
movies under the big sky of Central Oregon. The
Saturday, September 10th HooDoo Ski Area
Doors Open at 2:00pm Food & Drink Tickets: https://www.bendticket.com & Smith Rock Records More Info: www.bigstockfundraiser.org
