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14 8 Wednesday

Bevel Craft Brewing Live Music on the Patio Featuring a two-for-one package with Lurk & Loiter and Via For Real! Come enjoy the open air on the patio as these two bands bring the energy with hard rock and surf rock vibes. Family friendly! 6-8:30pm. No cover. Craft Kitchen and Brewery The Workout:

Comedy Open Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. Always a good time. Come down and watch comics work out new material or get up and try stand-up for yourself! 8-10pm. Free. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Kenny Hadden

Join us for music in the garden with Kenny Hadden. 6-9pm. No cover. Initiative Brewing Trivia Wednesdays Trivia Wednesdays in Redmond, with UKB Trivia. 6:30 pm at Initiative Brewing, 424 NW 5th St. Team up with friends to win top prizes! No charge to play. Enjoy cold brews, cocktails and great food too. 6:30-8:30pm. free. Les Schwab Amphitheater Dave Matthews

Band The one and only Dave Matthews Band will return to the Les Schwab Amphitheater. 7pm. $115. Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday

Acoustic Open Mic & Jam Catering to musicians and listeners alike. The longest running acoustic open mic/jam in Bend resumes! Performer sign-up begins at 6:30pm. PA/sound is provided by host. Bring your instrument(s) and or ears to join in on the fun. Please, no electric guitars or amplifiers. Ages 21+ 7pm. Free admission. The Century Center Allman Betts Band

A conflagration of influences and invention, confidence and ambition, Bless Your Heart captures a vast, panoramic scope throughout a baker’s dozen of modern rock. Ragged and stomping. Heady and frayed. Soaring and scorching. Generational and genteel. West Coast scenes and Gulf Coast shores. Gateways of the Midwest and swamplands of Florida. Wyoming’s Big Sky. New York’s Big Apple. Chicago’s Broad Shoulders. Among the fiery set is “Magnolia Road,” a semi-autobiographical overview of Allman and Betts written, ironocally, by Vaughan alone, and a tie-dyed contender for summer festival favorite. 7-11pm. $25. Pronghorn Resort Music on the Patio Each Wednesday and Friday night through the summer, resort guests, members and the public are invited to enjoy live music in Bend, in the beautiful outdoor setting of our Trailhead patio. 5pm. No cover. Sam Johnson Park Music on the

Green: Hokulea Dancers Redmond’s very own traditional Hawaiian dancers are back and are always a crowd favorite! This high energy troop will showcase traditional Hawaiian Island dance and drumming. Lead by Hawaiian Natives Novelen and Joey Tavita, they bring a true taste of the Islands with many generations of their family and friends. Come join us as we say Aloha to summer in the true Hawaiian style. 6pm. Silver Moon Brewing Jesse Daniel Jesse

Daniel possesses the hard-won life experience that many sing about, but few have actually lived. Instead of wearing those trials like badges of honor, he has used them to forge the solid foundation from which he has built his career. After overcoming years of addiction and all that comes with it, he set out to make a life in music and hasn’t looked back since. 6pm. No cover.

9 Thursday

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia Night at Bridge 99 Join us each Thursday at six, for live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! . Free. Bunk+Brew Amateur Karaoke League Backyard karaoke all night in The Yard@Bunk+Brew. Enjoy local craft beer, food trucks, and the full array of vocal talent. Pick your song and sing with friends, or alone. All skills welcome. it’s as easy as that ! 6-10pm. Free. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Trivia Night We

are bringing a nostaligic spin to trivia with large, hand crafted, replicas of Trivial Pursuit wheels. We have enough pies for six teams. So, get here early to claim your favorite color! Sign up 6:30. Starts at 7pm. Free to play. 6:30-8pm. Free. The Domino Room 1988 Entertainment and Beat Lab Radio Present: MiMOSA 1988 Productions and Beat Lab Radio Present: Mimosa Muti Music LA/ SF. With special guest: PRIMVL Saturate Records/ Bad Luck Club Eugene. Support from: Welterweight Beat Lab Radio Bend. 8pm-Midnight. $20. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Live

at the Vineyard: The Klassixs Ayreband...Advance Ticket Purchase Required Rockin' and Rollin' around Oregon for decades! A night of great music and sing along! Tables and chairs provided. Woodfired pizza, salad, wine by the bottle, dessert, and 3 beers on tap all available for purchase. 6-9pm. Adults $15 / Children 12 and Under Free. River’s Place Skillethead Hot grass fresh off the griddle in Central Oregon! 6-8pm. free. Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon! Voted Best Trivia in Bend by Bend Magazine 2018 and 2019! Come play Trivia with us at Silver Moon Brewing every Thursday Night from 7 to 9pm. Bring your friends, test your knowledge and compete for Silver Moon gift cards and prizes. 7-9pm. Free.

10 Friday

Bunk+Brew Summer Nights w/ Dry Canyon Trio The Dry Canyon is taking on the yard this weekend with a live music set you won’t want to miss. Come out and enjoy the food trucks, fire pits, and beer garden. 7-9pm. No cover. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Live

at the Vineyard: Reno & Cindy Join us as this amazingly talented duo entertain you. Reno & Cindy can play any request. Wood Fired Pizza, Wine, and Beer available for purchase. Tickets are $10 and an advance ticket purchase is required. 6-9pm. $15. General Duffy’s Waterhole Cleve Brock

Lakeview Honkers Reunion 1921-2021 Cleve Brock Live. 6:30pm. $15. Initiative Brewing Swingin’ Doors Live at Initiative Brewing Good food, great beer, & live music from the Swingin’ Doors 6:30-9:30pm. No cover. Pronghorn Resort Music on the Patio Each Wednesday and Friday night through the summer, resort guests, members and the public are invited to enjoy live music in Bend, in the beautiful outdoor setting of our Trailhead patio. 5pm. No cover.

Courtesy Dave Matthews Band, By Rene Huemer

Dave Matthews Band is heading to Central Oregon this week; catch them at the Les Schwab Amphitheater on Wed., Sept. 8 at 7pm. River’s Place Seth Weaver Seth Weaver has rapidly established a reputation as one of the most exciting new jazz names on the NYC jazz scene with his brilliant improvised trombone solos, rich baritone vocals and original compositions. The evening is a perfect sneak peak into our upcoming Jazz series that begins in October. 6-8pm. free. Silver Moon Brewery Magical Mystery Four @ Silver Moon A Beatles tribute with the most authentic sound you’ve ever heard. From "I Want To Hold Your Hand" to "I Want You (She’s So Heavy)," they play it all. Always a blast! 7pm. $10. Spoken Moto Blackstrap Bluegrass Join us outside at Spoken Moto for some Moto’s and Free Grass. 6-8pm. No cover. The Vault Taphouse Friday Night Music With Casey Hurt Join us on the patio to listen to Casey Hurt play live! Every Friday from 7 to 9:30. If you haven’t heard him yet, you should. Live looping, original music, and covers! 7-9:30pm. No cover.

11 Saturday

10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend Timo-

thy James Timothy James brings his brand of soul/ blues/pop to the East Side! Timothy represented the Cascade Blues Association two years running at the International Blues Challenge. Come see this 19-year-old guitar playing singer songwriter! 6-8pm. No cover. The Brown Owl Stacie Dread and Mystic We have been killing it all summer and been getting better every show! You never know which superstar friends might show up and rock with us! 6-8pm. No cover. Bunk+Brew Summer Nights w/ Lurk & Loiter and The Bangers Surf punk meets rotating drum and guitar rock in the beer garden Saturday. A double feature from Lurk & Loiter and The Bangers will kick start your night with some auditory wellness..and maybe even rock your face off! 7-10pm. No cover.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

Three Ladies & A Queen: Comedy Showcase The Queen is Deb Auchery from the Cult of Tuck. Her three ladies are Katy Ipock, Jessica Taylor, and Courtney Stevens. Stand-up comedy has never been so fabulous. Adult content definitely expected. Masks are enforced. Seating is incredibly limited. 8-10pm. $15. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Live at

the Vineyard: Heller Highwater The Band Come enjoy the full Heller Highwater Band. Well known Central Oregon band with incredible vocals by Heather Drakulich. 6-9pm. Adults $15 / Children 12 and Under $5. High Desert Music Hall HEADROOM Take-

over | DJ’s Don’t miss this night of powerful dance music and positive vibes brought to you by these talented Central Oregon DJs. 8pm. $10.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/An-

nex OverTime in Bend, OR - Divided We Fall Tour OverTime returns to Bend! 8pm. $20-$30. Northside Bar & Grill Corrupted Kin Fun trio

that plays classic and alternative rock. 8-10pm. On Tap John Shipe On Tap Acouticana with a likely guest TBA. 6-9pm. No cover. Silver Moon Brewery Back To The 90’s! w/DJ Raider Mystic We had such a good time going back to the 80’s a few weeks back we are going to drop back into the 90’s!!! All 90’s all night long!! W/ DJ Raider Mystic. 9pm-Midnight. $5 at door.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Jeshua Marshall

Album Release Party w/ Helga Jeshua Marshall is a musical troubadour, with 18 years of experience writing, playing, singing and touring original music with LarryAndHisFlaskand as a solo artist. 8-11:30pm. $10.

12 Sunday

Bunk+Brew Trivia Nights in the Beer Garden That’s like..totally a thinker bro! Come out and test your smarts in the Beer Garden with a wide range of different categories every week. Prizes from Old Ironwood Taps await the winner. 7-9pm. Free. Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Downtempo at the

Dogwood every second Sunday of the month we bring you the most forward thinking downtempo Bend has to offer. Come join us for some of the best cocktails in Bend and properly curated future downtempo vibes. This month I’m excited to have my homegirl TPHUNK bringing some downtempo dub vibes and I’ll be bringing everything else in between 8pm. The Domino Room ActionDeniro

Productions Presents Circles Around the Sun w/ Frank LoCrasto at Domino Room Los Angeles-based instrumental supergroup Circles Around the Sun returns with the release of their self-titled, third full-length studio album, "Circles Around the Sun."The seven-track collection marks a stylistic shift from their previous LPs. It’s an evolution that sees the band embracing a sleeker, shinier, even DANCIER version of themselves – a cosmic disco of the body and the soul, still anchored in the groove, but ascending to the stars. 8-11:45pm. $17. Elixir Wine Group Wine Down Sunday Jazz Elixir wines now presenting live jazz Sunday afternoons. 2-5pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

Art in the Vineyard With Live Music by Clay Helt Art & Music… A great way to spend the afternoon. Come sip some wine and shop products from local artists. Tasting Room opens at noon. Enjoy a variety of French American and European Varietals in our beautiful tasting room at the Vineyard. Noon-4pm. Free. General Duffy’s Waterhole Trey Rose - Live

Acoustic Trey Rose - Live Acoustic Show! 4pm. $10. Les Schwab Amphitheater John Legend

Multiplatinum artist John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, actor, producer, coach on the Voice and philanthropist. At an early age, John grew up singing in the church choir, learning to play piano from his grandmother. 7pm. $65-$175. Maragas Winery Sunday Jazz at Maragas Winery featuring Lisa Dae Trio Come and enjoy an afternoon of jazz featuring the Lisa Dae Trio. 1-4pm. River’s Place Trivia Grab your team and join us for this fun competition of the mind. Free to play and prizes to win! Mimosas are plentiful as well as brunch options from the trucks. A perfect Sunday Funday! Noon-2pm. Free. River’s Place Boxcar Stringband Three piece Blues/Rockabilly machine. Slide guitar, Banjo, slap style rockabilly bass, and complex rhythms out of a simple kit are some of their trademarks. Known for their lively and engaging stage performances. 6-8pm. No cover.

Skillethead is bringing bluegrass vibes to River's Place this Thu., Sept. 9 at 6pm.

Silver Moon Brewing Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! We host our famous bingo event every Sunday morning from for good times and a chance to win some cold hard cash! 10am-1pm. Free.

13 Monday

Bridge 99 Brewery Monday Night Trivia Now playing Mondays (Thursdays too!) at 6 it’s live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! 6-8pm. Free.

14 Tuesday

The Commons Cafe & Taproom StoryTell-

er’s Open Mic “The best open mic in town!” -said by many. Come to play or come to listen, you won’t be disappointed either way. Hosted by local musician Bill Powers, sign-ups start at 5pm sharp, mic goes live at 6. Outdoors with plenty of room and views. Sponsored by Bend Cider Co. 6pm. Free.

15 Wednesday

The Vault Taphouse Trivia Night at The Vault Trivia Night at The Vault Taphouse is back! Bring your friends and get ready to play. Cool swag, prizes to the winner! And hold on to your used trivia card for $1 off your first pint on Sundays too! 6:30pm. Free. Bevel Craft Brewing Live Music on the Patio Featuring Rubbah Tree! This 6-piece local reggae rock band is set out to spread the positive message and irie rhythm with the heavy influence of the Northwest. 6-8:30pm. No cover. Craft Kitchen and Brewery The Workout:

Comedy Open Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. Always a good time. Come down and watch comics work out new material or get up and try stand-up for yourself! 8-10pm. Free. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Eric Lead-

better Join us for music in the garden with Eric Leadbetter. 5:30-8:30pm. No cover. Initiative Brewing Trivia Wednesdays Trivia Wednesdays in Redmond, with UKB Trivia. 6:30 pm at Initiative Brewing, 424 NW 5th St. Team up with friends to win top prizes! No charge to play. Enjoy cold brews, cocktails and great food too. 6:308:30pm. free. Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday

Acoustic Open Mic & Jam Catering to musicians and listeners alike. The longest running acoustic open mic/jam in Bend resumes! Performer sign-up begins at 6:30pm. PA/sound is provided by host. Bring your instrument(s) and or ears to join in on the fun. Please, no electric guitars or amplifiers. 7pm. Free admission. Pronghorn Resort Music on the Patio Each Wednesday and Friday night through the summer, resort guests, members and the public are invited to enjoy live music in Bend, in the beautiful outdoor setting of our Trailhead patio. 5pm. No cover. Worthy Brewing Summer Sessions: Loose Platoon Join us on the patio for live music with Loose Platoon! 7-9pm. No cover.

MUSIC

Latino Fest Celebrate Latin American cultures with live music, a dance contest, a new folkloric group, a community resource fair, and activities for kids, plus free COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and masks, and food boxes. Sept. 11, 11am-5pm. Sahalee Park, 241 SE Seventh St, Madras. Free.

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The Ultimate Oldies Show A locally-pro-

duced, syndicated, weekly, thematic two-hour radio show highlighting the music, artists, producers, musicians and cultural touchstones of the late 1940s through the late 1960s. Fridays, 6-8pm. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: mikeficher@gmail.com. Free.

Ukulele Meetups Bunk+Brew is hosting weekly Ukulele Meetups for all skill levels with songbooks and light instruction from skilled players. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend. Free.

DANCE

Fantasy Ballet: An Imaginative Ballet Class for 5 Year Olds! This fantasy-themed

ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry while discovering ballet terminology and culture of discipline. Class begins Sept. 11 and runs through mid-June on monthly tuition. Saturdays, 11-11:45am. Through June 18. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: dance@abcbend.com. $61.

Silver Swans: Adult Ballet Class Mus-

cles get a thorough warm-up to build strength and flexibility using ballet form and technique. Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance, this program is founded on research into dance practices for older dancers. Tuesdays, 12:151:15pm and Fridays, 8:45-9:45am. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: dance@abcbend.com. $20.

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CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN

ARTS & CRAFTS

Contemporary Realist Fine Artist David

Kreitzer In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, master oil & watercolorist, David Kreitzer, exhibits exquisite & stunning landscapes, figure, fantasy, California Oak Hills and Nishigoi koi oils through summer 2021 at the Wooden Jewel Gallery downtown Bend & the Betty Gray Gallery at the Sunriver Lodge. Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Betty Gray Gallery, Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver. Free.

Craven Art Show Local artists & makers! Jewelry, paintings, crafts, soap and so much more! Every other Saturday-Sunday, 11am-3pm. Through Sept. 11. Craven Road Art Show, 40 SE Craven Rd, Bend. Free.

Galveston Street Market Come join us for

local vendors, makers, artists, music, food, & craft distilleries. Located in the Big-O-Bagels parking lot Westside location! Follow on Instagram @ galveston_street_market. Fri, Sept. 10, 5-9pm, Fri, Sept. 24, 5-9pm, Fri, Oct. 8, 5-9pm and Fri, Oct. 22, 5-9pm. Big O Bagels - Westside, 1032 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

Nature Sketching Wish you had a way to remember all of the wonderful things you discover when you’re out exploring? Keeping a nature journal is a great way to do both! Join the Deschutes Land Trust to learn and practice tips and techniques for keeping a nature journal. Advance registration is required. Sept. 12, 10am-12:30pm. Willow Springs Preserve, Camp Polk Rd at Old Military Dr, Sisters. Contact: event@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

Scalehouse Gallery New Exhibition: Be Nice White ... You’re in Bend “Be Nice

White ... You’re in Bend” is produced by local BIPOC artists and aims to highlight the lived experience of BIPOC in the community and challenge the idea that Central Oregon is an area with “no diversity. ” Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-6pm. Through Sept. 25. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Bend Ghost Tours tells the paranormal history of Downtown Bend and is perfect for ghost lovers, history buffs, and everyone in between. Wed, Sept. 8, 7:30-9pm, Thu, Sept. 9, 7:30-9pm, Fri, Sept. 10, 7:30-9pm, Sat, Sept. 11, 7:30-9pm and Sept. 12-25, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: Bendghosttours@gmail.com.

Gardening with Native Plants for Polli-

nators Native plant gardening has been ranked as one of the top three landscape and garden trends over the past few years, in part because of the benefits that they offer to pollinators. This talk will share research conducted by the OSU Garden Ecology Lab for the past four years. Sept. 14, 3:30-4pm. Free.

In Time’s Hum: The Art and Science of

Pollination In Time’s Hum dives into the world of pollinators, with a focus on the flowers essential to their survival. May 22-Oct. 24. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.

Intro to the Art and Science of

Wildlife Tracking Join Oregon Natural Desert Association for an introductory exploration into the world of wildlife tracking with expert and educator Marcus Reynerson. Registration is free and required - register today at ONDA.org. Sept. 14, 5:30-6:45pm. Contact: onda@onda.org. free.

Know Des(s)erts - Hiking the Oregon

Desert Trail Come learn more about what it takes to hike a day, week, or month on the Oregon Desert Trail and get some recommendations for an amazing milkshake, delicious pie, or other sweet treat. For more information visit deschuteslibrary. org/calendar/event/62318. Sept. 8, Noon-1pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

ONLINE ONLY: Know Des(s)erts - Survive and Thrive in Our High Desert Envi-

ronment If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions any time of the year. This will be an interactive format to give people an opportunity to share adventures, successes, and concerns. Ed Weiser likes to run, kayak, ski, and backpack. deschuteslibrary. org/calendar/event/62514. Sept. 8, 6:30-8pm. Free.

ONLINE ONLY: Mesoamerican Peoples in Oregon and Their Languages Hear about

Mesoamerican linguistic diversity and history of Mesoamerican communities in Oregon as part of Bend’s Welcoming Week. This is a live webinar. For more information visit deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/62587. Sept. 14, 6-7pm. Free.

ONLINE ONLY: Vaux’s Swifts - Bend’s

Best Aerial Acrobats Learn about these

small, winged acrobats and where to see them in Bend with author of “The Nature of Bend”, LeeAnn Kriegh. A link to view this program online will be available beginning Friday, Sept. 10 at 3:00 p.m. For more information visit deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/62734. Sept. 10, 3-4pm. Free.

People from Our Past People from Our

Past brings a historical reenactor to the Bowman Museum’s community room every Wednesday from 12:15 – 1pm. September’s program will feature an appearance by infamous outlaw and gunfighter of the American West, Hank Vaughan, played by Bend-based reenactor Matt Cleman. crookcountyhistorycenter.org/2021/07/people-from-the-pastseptember-8-15-22nd. Wed, Sept. 8, 12:15pm, Wed, Sept. 15, 12:15pm and Wed, Sept. 22, 12:15pm. A.R. Bowman Museum - Community Room, 246 N. Main St., Prineville. Free.

Sobre los Pueblos Mesoamericanos en Oregón y Sus Idiomas Escuche sobre

diversidad lingüística Mesoamericana y historia de las comunidades Mesoamericanas en Oregón con Gabriela Pérez Báez, profesora asociada, Lingüística de la Universidad de Oregón y Lynn Stephen, profesora, Antropología de la Universidad de Oregón. Enlace de registración por Zoom: zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_twFYX55tQP-dirS_PHHibw. Sept. 14, 6-7pm. Gratis. Terrarium Workshop Come join us at

Somewhere That’s Green, and craft your very own tropical terrarium! A great date night or play date for friends. Come prepared to get your hands in soil and walk away with your own tropical creation! 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Wed., Sept., 8, 6-7:30pm. $50.

Webcast: The Mysterious World of

Spotted Bats Instead of sucking their victim’s blood, they serve as nature’s fluffy pollinators, pest control agents, and key indicators of cave health. In Oregon alone, 15 bat species are proud to call the state home, with the most elusive being the spotted bat. Sept. 15, 6pm. Free.

THEATER

“The Importance of Being Earnest” by

Oscar Wilde “The Importance of Being Earnest” is a trivial comedy for serious people by Oscar Wilde in which the protagonists maintain fictitious personae to escape burdensome social obligations. Set in the 1980s - Directed by Emily Cady Thursdays-Sundays, 7:30-10pm. Through Sept. 19. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. $25-$27.

WORDS

Author Event: The Healing of Natalie Curtis by Jane Kirkpatrick This will be an

in-person event requiring an rsvp to hold a seat, and will also be available on Zoom. Please check back for details and ticket information! Sept. 9, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

Fall Writing Group This fall let’s come together to write, listen, and connect. Every session braids generative writing with mindfulness practices. 8 Tuesday Evenings, Sept. 14 - Nov. 2. 6-8 PM Pacifi c. $175. Class held online. sarahcyr.com/workshops. Sept. 14, 6-8pm. $175.

Memoir Writing Class (3-sessions on-

line) Registration open. Choose one: Sept. 16, 23, & 30, 10:30am - Noon, or Oct. 13, 20, & 27, 10:30am - 12pm, or Nov. 2, 9, & 16, 1 - 2:30pm. $115. This class guides you in writing, refl ecting on, and shaping a meaningful story. Register at esantasiero@ gmail.com or 541-408-4509. Aug. 25-Sept. 16. $115.

Mystery Book Club Please join us for Mystery Book Club. We will discuss Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson. Sept. 15, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Please join us for Nonfi ction Book Club. We will discuss The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson. Sept. 10, 1-2pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

Not Your Average Book Club Please join us

for Not Your Average Book Club. ~ Intergenerational Book Club. All ages welcome! We will discuss Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. Sept. 13, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

Out of This World Book Club Please join us

for Out of This World Book Club. We will discuss The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab. Sept. 8, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

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Natural History Pub: The Story of Bringing Beaver Back to Birch Creek

When Idaho rancher Jay Wilde returned to his family ranch after 30 years, he found Birch Creek, the once perennial stream that fl owed through the ranch, fl owing intermittently and dry by mid-summer. He discovered that the absence of beavers in the watershed was contributing to the demise of the stream. Sept. 13, 7-8pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Free.

Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness Clinic

The Bend Spay and Neuter Project offers vaccinations, deworming and microchips at our walk-in wellness clinic. No appointments necessary, fi rst come, fi rst served. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10-$30.

VOLUNTEER

Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!

Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Humane Society Thrift Store - Vol-

unteers 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.

Volunteer Opportunity Are you a Jack/Jill of all trades? There’s everything from small engine, fencing, troubleshooting in a barn/rescue facility that require TLC repairs. Please call and leave a message. Mondays-Sundays, 9am-6pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541330-8943. volunteer@MustangstotheRescue.org.

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Get your kids outside after school with Nighthawk Naturalist's programming designed to help kids learn more about the world around them.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salva-

tion 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.

Volunteers needed! Volunteers needed! Please call for upcoming dates / times. Come and meet the herd and learn ways you can help out! Sundays, 10-11am. Through Dec. 26. Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, 60335 Arnold Market Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-729-8803.

GROUPS & MEETUPS

A Course in Miracles This is a mind training course from fear to love. You do need to have a book called "A Course in Miracles" the CE addition on Amazon. We meet on zoom Saturday at 10am please call or email me at lmhauge4@gmail.com or call at 760-208-9097. Saturdays, 10am. Free.

High Desert Corvette Club Our purpose is to

plan and conduct safe social activities and events that promote enjoyment of Corvettes. We also contribute annually to local nonprofi t organizations. Due to COVID, please check our website for meeting details: highdesertcorvettes.org Second Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 909-994-7500. 1991highdesertcorvettes@gmail.com. TBD.

Soul in Motion Online Dance Reconnect with

your body, rediscover dance, or just have some fun tuning in to you and moving with all that moves you. Facilitated to help you let your body take the lead and give your brain a break. No experience necessary, fi rst event is my gift you. Every other Wednesday, 4:155:30pm. Through Sept. 30. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. First class is free.

Sunriver Bird Walk Join an expert local birder to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. Walks cover 3 to 4 miles and binoculars are available to borrow. Capacity for walks is limited, so early registration is recommended. Saturdays, 9amNoon Through Sept. 25. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4394. programs@snco.org. $10.

Sweater Weather Vintage/used

clothing market Vintage clothing market featuring 10 local vintage/resellers. All things fall and winter. Stay tuned on Instagram at @gatheredwaresshop. Sept. 10, 5-8pm. Gathered Wares, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

FAMILY & KIDS

After School Kids’ Naturalist Program

Kids ages 8-12 join us Wednesday afternoons during the school year to learn survival skills, play nature connection games, and learn about plants and animals at parks around Bend! Details and registration at nighthawknaturalistschool.com/homeschool. Sept. 15. Contact: 901-486-4734. info@ nighthawknaturalistschool.com. $360. request the zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: facebook.com/acornartandnature/. Free.

Bend Soap Co. Anniversary Cele-

bration Join us for a day of family fun at our farm on Friday, Sep. 10 from 10am to 4:00pm. Guests can take a tour of the production facility, meet the family, the goats, shop anniversary specials, enjoy food and drinks, and of course, there’s a petting zoo! Sept. 10, 10am. Bend Soap Co. Farm, 18550 Walton Road, Bend. Free.

Equipo de Robótica FIRST LEGO League

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

FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team Join

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

Free Youth Day Event John W Melville memorial free youth day. 17 and younger with adult, experience with instruction, Rifl e, Pistol, Archery, Cowboy Action, 5 stand, and Trap. Information and schedule www.rrandgc.com Sept. 12, 8am-4pm. Redmond Rod and Gun Club, 2555 E OR 126, Redmond. Contact: 541-923-3136. bferry@bendbroadband.com. Free.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp (4

Day Option) This summer, drop off the kids (age 6 - 12) for our (4 day option) Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp! We’ll be having fun both inside and outside. Kids will learn to increase their essential Ninja skills with our coaches, and meet other Ninja friends! Time for some ninja action! Sept. 7-10, 9am-12:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. $225.

Summer Math Enrichment Camps &

Tutoring Join master teacher Debbi Mason, founder of Flourish Bend, for engaging and fun explorations with mathematical content this summer. Wednesdays, 9am-3pm. Through Sept. 8. Flourish Bend, 361 NE Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541848-2804. fl ourishbend@aol.com. $50-$80.

The Great Drake Park Duck Race Tickets

are now on sale for The Great Drake Park Duck Race, marking the 32nd consecutive year of businesses and community members raising much-needed funds for local charities. Duck race raffl e tickets are $5 and can be purchased online at theduckrace.com. Sept. 12. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. $5.

FOOD EVENTS

Elixir Wine Group Pop-Up Restaurant

Featuring Chef Josh Podwils creating French inspired food using the best ingredients sourced from Central Oregon. Dishes are paired with Elixirs portfolio of globally and locally produced wines. Book at Elixir Wine Company Reservations. Fridays-Saturdays, 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Rd, BEND. $12-$40.

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Sisters Farmers Market We’re happy to

announce that we’ll be able to enjoy live music at the market this year! And our furry friends will be welcome to join! Sundays, 11am-2pm. Through Oct. 3. Fir Street Park, Sisters. Contact: sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

The Science Behind Chocolate at the Kindred Creative Kitchen This extensive

chocolate demonstration brings your favorite sweet treat to life. Registration required. Masks are required at all indoor in-person events. Sept. 11, 1-3pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. free.

Teas Through Time - Tea Ceremony

Teas Through Time: We will compare the same varietal at different points of aging. We will be drinking a white tea from 2014, 2018, and 2021 harvests. This will give us an understanding of how age changes a tea over time. Somewhere That's Gren, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Sun., Sept. 12, 9-9:45am. $36.

BEER & DRINK

Community Pint Night The Land Trust is the

designated nonprofit beneficiary for Deschutes Brewery’s Community Pint Nights in September! Join us on Tuesdays in September at the downtown Bend pub to enjoy good beer for a great cause. Deschutes Brewery will donate $1 from every pint sold to the Land Trust. Tue, Sept. 14, Tue, Sept. 21 and Tue, Sept. 28. Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St., Bend.

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler

fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend.

Locals’ Night Old Ironwood Taps will offer discounted local craft beers and other drink specials. Come mix with true locals! Wednesdays, 6-9pm. Through Oct. 13. Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend.

Locals’ Night We offer $3 Pints of our core line up beers and $4 pours of our barrel aged beers all day. Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. C

R’Oktoberfest Twenty-two draft beers, assorted ciders and six food trucks will be available as the Redmond Kiwanis Club revives its R’Oktoberfest. The 13th annual event will feature music by Wayward Soul and Sleepless Truckers. Sept. 11, Noon-10pm. Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond. Free.

ATHLETIC EVENTS

Bend Area Running Fraternity The group will

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

CORK Saturday Morning Long Run Meet

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

Drop-In Dodgeball! All ages and skill levels welcome to dip, duck, dive, and dodge the night away. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Through Sept. 29. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend. Contact: hi@benddodgeball.com. $5.

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Take some time for yourself this week with sound healing offered every Tuesday at 6pm at the Unitarian Fellowship of Central Oregon.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels

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

OUTDOOR EVENTS

AdvenChair Demo Days The AdvenChair is

an all-terrain wheelchair designed to be pushed, pulled, and/or lifted by a team, allowing those with mobility challenges to see and experience wild places. Come give it a roll! Sat, July 10, 9:30am, Sat, Aug. 7, 9:30am and Sat, Sept. 11, 9:30am. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-330-6011. info@advenchair.com. Free.

Battle of the High Desert RISE Challenge

Events, Strength Warehouse, and Central Oregon Shooting Association (COSA) is proud to present the second annual Battle of the High Desert, also known as Battle HD, on Sept. 11. The event is a combination of Strength and Skills followed by an Obstacle Course. 8:30am-12:30pm. Central Oregon Shooting Sports Assn. Range, Hwy 20, Bend. Contact: tammy@risechallengeevents.com. $75.

Girls AllRide Junior Shredder Four-

Week Camp These camps meet once a week for four consecutive weeks. The goal is to work on skills and get out for fun rides each week. Girls ages 9-13 Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Through Sept. 22. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: cierra@ladiesallride.com. $175.

Grit Clinics: Beginner/Intermediate Skills

Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending, & getting up and over logs and rocks. Saturdays, 1:303:30pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $75.

Grit Clinics: Cornering & Switchbacks OR

Jumping* Cornering/Switchbacks (odd dates): We’ll practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we’re all dizzy with progression! Jumping (even dates): We’ll start by practicing fundamental skills in grass that lead to jumping, (like body position, wheel lifts, level lifts and bunny hops) then take it to small jumps. Saturdays, 11am1pm. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@gritclinics.com. $75.

Grit Clinics: Happy Hour Trail Ride ‘N

Skills Join Grit Clinics at a new trail each week to work on specific skills needed for the features you will encounter. Our weekly trail choice will be determined ahead of time. Fridays, 4-6pm. info@ gritclinics.com. $75.

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Grit Clinics: Women’s Foundational Moun-

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

Heroes on the Run Street Dog Hero invites you to Heroes on the Run 2021. Live music, kid activities, adoptable dogs, raffles, food, beverage and more. Register today to enter the 5k Fun Run or Kids MiniRun. Leashed Dogs Welcome! Wednesdays, 5:307:30pm. Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Dr., Bend. give.streetdoghero.org/HOTR2021. $0-$35

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure The Brazilian

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

Coaching Group Build your dream life while connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Led by Diana Lee, Meadowlark Coaching. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Contact: meadowlarkcoaching@ yahoo.com. $15-25.

Dance with the Elements -- Move

and Play Outside Come be inspired by the music, community, other dances, nature and all that moves within you. Every other Wednesday, 6-7:15pm. Through Sept. 30. Downtown Bend. Contact: soulinmotionbend.com. First class is free.

Diabetes Prevention Workshop Join us as

we get active, lose weight and feel great together! This free, online diabetes prevention program is sponsored by your Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments. Tuesdays, 9-11am. Through July 12. Contact: 541-876-1848. Free.

Dream Interpretation Group Your inner con-

sciousness is trying to communicate with your conscious mind all the time. It speaks to us in dreams and waking life in the language of symbolism. Facilitator Michael Hoffman has been interpreting dreams for the past 35 years. Every other Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Contact: michael@naturalwayofbeing.com. Free.

Drop In Monday Meditation - open to all

Come join us in the beautiful gardens for meditation and healing! Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: cathleen@blissful-heart.com. Donation Based. instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Schedule online or give us a call to reserve your spot! Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: 541-6905100. info@loftbend.com. $20.

Kirtan, Dance, and Sacred Song Join us

Thursdays at Tula Movement Arts and Yoga for an evening of Kirtan Dance and Sacred Song with the Bendavan Bhakti Band, around the back outside on the grass. Thursdays, 6-8pm. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100, Bend. Suggested donation $10-$20.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting

Zoom meeting Password: 301247 For more information: centraloregonoa.org. For assistance, call Terri at 541-390-1097. Sundays, 3-4pm.

Release Tension With Stretch Be guided

through stretching techniques that relieve physical and mental tension. No equipment or special abilities are required. Get tickets at allswelllifestyle.com/ experiences. Sept. 12, 9-10am. Donation based.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

Through the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes, and drums we explore the healing journey of experiencing sound on a deep profound level. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Oct. 26. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20.

Sunset Yoga Event This special outdoor summer yoga event has the benefits of a Vinyasa flow class as well as a restorative and introspective quality of a yin practice. Sat, Sept. 11, 6-7:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: info@ freespiritbend.com. $18.

Tai Chi class This holistic approach focuses on the entire body as well as the mental and spiritual aspects. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45-10:45am. Central Oregon Tai Chi, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: arawak327@gmail.com. $70.

Tai Chi for Health™ created by Dr. Paul

Lam This two-day per week class is appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. The gradual, gentle and simple movements help facilitate healing and improve motion, flexibility and balance. Mondays-Wednesdays, 9-10am. Oregon Tai Chi, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5015. $55-$65. Vinyasa Flow Yoga Taught by our very

own plant wizard, Caitlin, this Vinyasa flow class will last about an hour in our plant shop event space.Come start your day of right, with a vinyasa flow class. Somewhere That's Green, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Thu., Sept., 9, 8:30-9:30am. $20.