Event calendar

THURSDAY
Jan. 22
GAME DAY FOR TEENS: Play Guitar hero, Dance Dance Revolution, Rock Band, Nintendo Wii and board games. Ages 12 to 17 only. Space is limited to 25. Register online at www.dpls.us/calendar or at the door; free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1063.
CENTRAL OREGON WRITERS GUILD: This is a planning meeting to consider the group’s by-laws, policies, procedures and goals. All members and interested persons are invited to attend; free; 6:30-9 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-923-0896 or www.CentralOregonWritersGuild.com.

FRIDAY
Jan. 23
CENTRAL OREGON BOAT SHOW: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
MOTIVATIONAL BOOK AND WINE CLUB: Featured book is “Living Artfully,” by Sandra Magsamen. The book provides joyful inspiration and wise guidance for discovering true happiness; free; 6 p.m.; Shelf Life Books, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite #1, Redmond; 541-526-1110.
PHOTOJOURNALIST DISCUSSES IMMIGRATION: Photojournalist David Bacon will give a lecture on “Illegal People? Globalization, Migration and the Criminalization of Immigrants” as part of the Central Oregon Community College Foundation’s Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program; Bacon will do a book signing after the presentation; donated food items benefit NeighborImpact; donation of nonperishable food item accepted; 6:30 p.m.; UA Local 290 Training Center, 2161 S.E. First Street, Redmond; 541-383-7257 or www.jwjcentraloregon.org.

SATURDAY
Jan. 24
CENTRAL OREGON BOAT SHOW: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
REDMOND GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST: A breakfast of sourdough pancakes, sausage, eggs and more; proceeds benefit a class trip for students at Elton Gregory Middle School; $5 adults, $3 ages 12 and younger; 7-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 541-923-1840.
BUILD A CIGAR BOX GUITAR: Workshop on building and playing simple, traditional cigar box guitars. Pre-registration required; $45; 8:30 p.m.; Cascade Community School of Music, 2150 N.E. Studio Road, Bend; 541-382-6866 or www.ccschoolofmusic.org.

SUNDAY
Jan. 25
CENTRAL OREGON BOAT SHOW: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.
COSMIC SWIM NIGHT: Games, music and cool cosmic lights for middle-school students (must show ID); $2.50; 8-10 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.

MONDAY
Jan. 26
CLASSIC BOOK CLUB: Featured book is “The House of Mirth,” by Edith Wharton; free; 5 p.m.; Shelf Life Books, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite #1, Redmond; 541-526-1110.
HIGH SCHOOL DESIGN FORUM: The Redmond School District invites the community to see the progress of its committee as it finalizes the programs and building specifications of the new high school; 6-7:30 p.m.; 145 S.E. Salmon Ave.; 541-923-5437.
PLANNING COMMISSION: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission public meeting, 7 p.m.; 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

TUESDAY
Jan. 27
CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council meetings, 6:45 a.m., 777 S. W. Deschutes Ave.; a goal setting session is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. at 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

WEDNESDAY
Jan. 28
REDMOND SCHOOL BOARD: Open meeting, 9 a.m.; 145 S.E. Salmon Ave., agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.
PARKS COMMISSION: Open meeting for Redmond Parks Commission, 6 p.m.; 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond. or.us.
PANTHER IDOL: Redmond High School’s own “Idol” contestants vie for the top spot, 7 p.m.; RHS auditorium; 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; $3 adults, $2 students, children under 5 free; sponsored by the Redmond High School choir.

THURSDAY
Jan. 29
TOURNAMENT OF GAMES: Twister Tournament, Team Pictionary Game and Apples to Apples. Prizes awarded. Ages 12 to 17 only. Space is limited to 25. Ages 12-17. Register online at www.dpls.us/calendar or at the door; free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1063.
NON-FICTION BOOK CLUB: Featured book is “Fast Food Nation,” by Eric Schlosser; free; 6 p.m.; Shelf Life Books, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite #1, Redmond; 541-526-1110.

FRIDAY
Jan. 30
BABYSITTER TRAINING CLASS: For ages 11-14; $35; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
FICTION BOOK CLUB: Featured book is “The Pirate’s Daughter,” by Margaret Cezain-Thompason; free; 6 p.m.; Shelf Life Books, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite #1, Redmond; 541-526-1110.
COMMUNITY DANCE: Music by country-rock band Three Quarters Short; refreshments available or bring your own; $8 or $16 per family; 6 p.m. dance lesson, 7 p.m. dance begins; Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, Old Bend-Redmond Highway, Bend; 541- 815-8130.

SATURDAY
Jan. 31
CENTRAL OREGON WEDDING SHOWCASE: Annual bridal expo features over 100 wedding and bridal vendors including catering, photography, music, fashion and more; admission $8 adults; $5 kids and seniors; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711.

WEDNESDAY
Feb. 4
GRATEFUL DEAD COMMUNITY LECTURE: Natalie Dollar, of the Liberal Studies program, presents “The Grateful Dead Community: Alive and Well,” as part of the OSU-Cascades Campus annual free lecture series; free; noon-1 p.m.; Cascades Hall, OSU-Cascades Campus, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100.
LEARN THE ART OF CERAMICS: Learn the basics of ceramics, choosing the right paint, glazing and firing. Ages 5 and up. Hosted by RAPRD; $20; 6-8 p.m.; Painted People Ceramics, 239 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.

SATURDAY
Feb. 7
BASIC FIRST AID FOR KIDS: For ages 8-12; $20; noon-2 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.

SUNDAY
Feb. 15
GREAT CHORAL WORKS SERIES: The second annual Great Choral Works series, featuring the Cascade Chorale, under the direction of James Knox, begins with a free program. Knox will present an historic overview on the topic of Te Deum, part of the Ambrosian hymns dating back to the fourth century; free; 2-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.

Talk to your baby
The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District is offering a course on infant sign language for babies and toddlers 6 to 24 months Wednesdays, 10-10:45 a.m., starting Jan. 28, in the Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way. Cost is $65 plus $76.99 for a Sign, Say & Play kit. Information: 541-548-7275.

Get some good ideas
The public is invited to the annual Tri-County Idea Fair Jan. 31, a 4H-sponsored day of seminars and classes on subjects as diverse as dog training, horse anatomy, sewing with wool, swing dancing, and Ham radio. Preregistration is $10 per person or $25 per family, registration at the door is $15/$35; preregistrations must be received by Jan. 26. The event is held at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. You can download registration forms at http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/4-h. Information: 548-6088, ext. 7966.

Support Camp Fire- eat candy
The Camp Fire USA annual candy sale is now underway through Feb. 16. Local proceeds help support Camp Fire clubs and programs in Central Oregon. Camp Fire youth will be selling candy at local grocery stores. Candy is also available by calling 541-382-4682.

Acting classes for youth
Heritage Theatre Company is offering an acting workshop for students K-2 Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m., Feb. 17 through March 10 in the Bend Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St. Cost is $45. Students will experience creative drama, speech with games, improvisations and play-making with stories and poems. Information: 541-788-1220.

Folk festival
Tickets are on sale for The Sisters Folk Festival’s Winter Concert Series. The 2009 Winter Concert Series lineup includes Jeffrey Foucault and Kris Delmhorst Feb. 26, and Scottish songwriter Dougie MacLean March 21. Tickets for all three shows are $45. All performances will be held at the Sisters High School Auditorium.
Tickets are available online at www.sistersfolkfestival.org or by calling 541-549-4979.

Scottish Country dancing
Scottish Country dancing every Monday, 7- 9 p.m., at the Sons of Norway Hall, 549 S.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend. No experience or partner necessary. Cost is $3 per visit. Information: 541-549-7311 or 541-410-5784.

Natural history snowshoe tours
The Forest Service, Mt. Bachelor Ski Area and Discover Your Northwest will host free natural history snowshoe tours at Mt. Bachelor’s West Village. When snow conditions allow, tours are scheduled as follows: Feb. 16, and March 23-27, and all weekends now through March 29. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Snowshoes are provided. Ages 10 and up. Tours last approximately 90 minutes with views of the Cascade Mountains and discussions on ecology, geology, wildlife and snow conditions. Information: 541-383-4771.