Event calendar

WEDNESDAY
May 27
“AN EVENING OF THE HEART”: Essential Light Institute presents teacher and healer Jonathan Goldman, who will share his experiences of living life through the heart; free; 6-8 p.m.; PoetHouse ART, 55 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-330-5733 or www.essentiallight.org.
SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond School Board meets 5:30 p.m.; 145 S.E. Salmon Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.
COLIN LAKE & WELLBOTTOM: Portland-based blues band performs; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.

THURSDAY
May 28
“WORDS WITHOUT WALLS”: Caldera and The Nature of Words host a reading and reception of the poetry that was written by more than 60 students from Redmond, Madras, Bend, Sisters and Terrebonne; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Evergreen Studios, 435 S.W. Evergreen Ave., Redmond; 541-330-4381 or www.thenatureofwords.org.
CENTRAL OREGON WRITERS GUILD: Topic is “How to Write a Synopsis That Sells Your Book” presented by author Alice Sharpe. Open to all. Located in Building 3; free; 6:30-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-923-0896 or www.centraloregonwritersguild.com.
IAN TYSON: Internationally acclaimed country singer-songwriter performs, with Corb Lund; $40-$45; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

FRIDAY
May 29
TERREBONNE FARMERS MARKET: The Terrebonne Community School hosts a market featuring live entertainment and local vendors selling meat, vegetables, plants and homemade products; proceeds benefit educational programs; free admission; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Terrebonne Community School, 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne; 541-923-4856.
BEND BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL: The inaugural festival features local short films and slide shows centered on bicycling; all proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Trail Alliance and The Bend Cycling Club; $10 in advance, $11.50 at door; 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.bendbicyclefilmfestival.com.

SATURDAY
May 30
REDMOND GRANGE PANCAKE BREAKFAST: A breakfast of sourdough pancakes, sausage, eggs and more; $5 adults, $3 ages 12 and younger; 7-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 541-923-1840.
FIREWORKS FUNDRAISER: Ray’s Market in Redmond is offering 50-cent hotdogs and $1 root beer floats from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to raise money for Redmond’s annual July 4th fireworks display, 900 S.W. 23rd St.
PLANT SALE: The Central Oregon Retired Educators’ Association hosts a plant sale; proceeds benefit the Central Oregon Opportunity Center; free admission; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, 1113 S.W. Black Butte Blvd., Redmond; 541-382-7044.
DISCOVERY EXPO: The Central Oregon Council on Aging hosts an event that includes live music, dancing, golf and cooking demonstrations, educational presentations and a variety of booths and vendors for travel, retirement choices, health, food, fitness and more; $5, $3 ages 60 and older, $2 veterans, free ages 13 and younger; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-8817 or www.councilonaging.org.
RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: The Redmond Fred Meyer team “The Fighters” hosts a silent auction and garage sale to raise funds for the team; free admission; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Abby’s Pizza, 1938 S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-504-5100, ext. 2621.
“WESTWARD OREGON!”: A living history event in celebration of Oregon’s 150th birthday includes an 1859-era encampment; reenactors include wheelwrights, coopers, blacksmiths and soap and broom makers; live music and vendors will also be available; proceeds benefit the Des Chutes Historical Museum; $15 per family of four, $5 per person, free ages 2 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tillicum Park/Chase Ranch, 18144 Couch Market Road, Bend; 541-389-1813 or www.deschuteshistory.org.
TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL: Northwest Tractor Pulling Association hosts a truck, tractor and ATV pull; vehicles pull a weighted sled down a 300-foot dirt track to see who can pull the weight the farthest; $10 adults, $5 ages 10 to 17, free ages 9 and younger; 1 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-990-5622 or503-559-6918 or www.nwtpa.20m.com.
EVENING OF NOSTALGIA: Event includes a catered dinner, live music, dancing, a fashion show of 1859-era clothing and an auction; proceeds benefit the Des Chutes Historical Museum; $70, $60 for Des Chutes Historical Society members, $450 for a table of eight, $224 for half-tables; 6-10 p.m.; Tillicum Park/Chase Ranch, 18144 Couch Market Road, Bend; 541-389-1813 or www.deschuteshistory.org.
LUAU ON THE HIGH DESERT: The Redmond High School Booster Club sponsors a Hawaiian luau with a no-host bar, dinner, Hawaiian dancing and a live auction; proceeds benefit the club; $40 or $75 per couple, $224-$450 per sponsor table; 6 p.m.; Larkin Ranch, 6268 W. Highway 126, Redmond; 541-480-9782.
“A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA”: A Sparrow Club benefit event to raise money for the medical expenses of Christian Ruwaldt features student performances and a live and silent auction; $10; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Drive, Sisters; 541-549-4045. ext. 1037.
“THE BIG ONE?”: John Roddy, from the Oregon Department of Geology, will explore Native American legends, new geologic discoveries and one of the great scientific detective stories, all in order to understand earthquakes in Oregon; free; 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.
JAZZ AT THE TOWER THEATRE: The Mobile Five jazz quintet performs a concert of original material; the quintet is Josh Deutsch on trumpet, Kevin McDonald on brass, Torrey Newhart on piano, Adam Carlson on drums and Tyson Haynes on saxophone; $10, $7 student; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

SUNDAY
May 31
TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL: Northwest Tractor Pulling Association hosts a truck, tractor and ATV pull; vehicles pull a weighted sled down a 300-foot dirt track to see who can pull the weight the farthest; $10 adults, $5 ages 10 to 17, free ages 9 and younger; noon; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-990-5622 or503-559-6918 or www.nwtpa.20m.com.
CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND: Band standards, solo transcriptions, show tunes, marches and more performed under the direction of Dan Judd; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-593-1635 or www.cascadewinds.org.

MONDAY
June 1
PLANNING COMMISSION: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission, 7 p.m., 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; agenda www.ci.redmond.or.us.

TUESDAY
June 2
CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council, 6:45 a.m., 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; agenda www.ci.redmond.or.us.

THURSDAY
June 4
KEYBOARDING CLASS: Class for beginners or those wanting to improve. Features an introduction to Ultra Key typing software. First come, first served, and registration is 20 minutes prior to class; free; 9-11 a.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.
LIVE CONTRACTOR EDUCATION CLASS: Taught by Dennis and Martha Sargent of Central Oregon Contractor Training. The course satisfies education requirements to take the Oregon contractor’s license test. Preregistration required; $275, includes manual; 6-9 p.m., and class continues June 5 and 6 from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.
CELTIC FIDDLING: Roland White will play traditional Irish, Scottish and American fiddle tunes; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; 541-617-7089.

FRIDAY
June 5
BEND FARMERS MARKET: More than 20 vendors, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheese, natural meat products, coffee roasters, flowers and more; free; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 541-408-4998.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and The Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend; www.bendgalleries.com.

SATURDAY
June 6
BALLOONS OVER BEND: The 7th annual event includes the launching of 20 hot-air balloons and a festival with live music, food, beer, wine garden, children’s area, inflatable adventures and a street art exhibit; free; 6:30 a.m. launch of balloons from Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin-Hixon Drive; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. festivities; The Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.balloonsoverbend.com.
COUNTRY DANCE: Dance to Rough String from 7-11 p.m. at the VFW Post 4108, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way; $4 members, $6 non-members; 541-923-8591.
CPR AND FIRST AID TRAINING: Become certified in CPR and First Aid. Lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice. Ages 14 and up. Hosted by the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District; $45; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

SUNDAY
June 7
FIDDLERS JAM: Listen or dance at the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Jam; donations accepted; 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 N.E. Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 541-447-5451.
CASCADE HORIZON BAND: The 75-piece senior band will perform a spring concert, including Sousa marches, Latin favorites, movie selections and more under the direction of Sue Steiger; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-318-0407 or www.cascadehorizonband.org.
CELTIC FIDDLING: Roland White will play traditional Irish, Scottish and American fiddle tunes; free; 2 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-617-7089.
“THE TAFFETAS”: The final performance of 2nd Street Theater’s production of a musical by Rick Lewis; the story is about four sisters who are preparing for a singing debut on national television; they perform music by The McGuire Sisters, The Fontane Sisters and The Chordettes; $20 adults, $18 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 3 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.

FRIDAY
June 12
BEND FARMERS MARKET: More than 20 vendors, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheese, natural meat products, coffee roasters, flowers and more; free; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 541-408-4998.

SATURDAY
June 13
BEATLES SINGALONG: Musicians and singers from Central Oregon will sing Beatles material and community members can join in the singing; proceeds benefit 106.7 KPOV; beer and refreshments will be available; $10 for KPOV members and $12 for nonmembers in advance, $15 at the door, $5 ages 18 and younger; 7-10 p.m.; Old Stone Church, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-322-0863 or www.kpov.org.

MONDAY
June 15
REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Market features about 40 local vendors selling fresh produce, potted plants, herbs, bakery items, household goods and more; free admission; 12-5 p.m.; Evergreen Elementary School, 437 S.W. Ninth St., Redmond; 541-504-7862, redmondfarmersmarket@gmail.com or www.redmondfarmersmarket.com.

WEDNESDAY
June 17
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING : Kids of any ability can experience the fun and challenge of rock climbing in a controlled indoor environment. All equipment provided. Transportation provided; $20; 1-4 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

FRIDAY
June 19
DIRT DIGGERS’ SCRAMBLE: 8th annual golf tournament hosted by Camp Fire USA Central Oregon; proceeds benefit the programs and services provided by the Camp Fire USA Central Oregon Council; $140 includes 18 holes, cart, continental breakfast and barbecue lunch; 8 a.m. shotgun start, 7 a.m. registration; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-382-4682 or www.campfireusaco.org.
BEND FARMERS MARKET: More than 20 vendors, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, cheese, natural meat products, coffee roasters, flowers and more; free; 2-6 p.m.; St. Charles Bend, 2500 N.E. Neff Road, Bend; 541-408-4998.
IRISH CELTIC JAM: Bring a whistle or other instrument to join a jam session of Celtic music or come and listen; free; 6-9 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-749-2010 or dudleysbookshopcafe.blogspot.com.

Senior safety conference
A free conference on issues of safety and security for senior citizens will be held May 29, noon to 6 p.m., and May 30, noon to 4 p.m., at Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave. Topics include exercising the mind to keep it healthy, financial security in crisis, taking care of the caregiver, planning ahead for end of life issues, identity theft and a demonstration by the Redmond Fire Department on avoiding fire and fall hazards in the home. Local country and gospel group, the Allen Family Band, will perform Friday, 5 p.m. On Saturday there will be prize drawings and free blood pressure screenings. Information: Bernie Fairchild, 541-548-4161 or visit www.hbcredmond.org.

Fireworks fund
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is hosting a bottle and can drive May 30 to raise money for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Bottles and cans can be delivered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Ray’s Food Place, 900 S.W. 23rd St. There will also be 50 cent hotdogs and $1 root beer floats. All proceeds will go to fund the 2009 fireworks show. As of May 26, donations reached $1,190. Approximately $7,000 is needed to host this year’s fireworks show. Donations in any amount can be delivered to the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Redmond City Hall or the Redmond City Hall Annex by June 15. Please make checks payable to Redmond Chamber of Commerce/Fireworks. Donations can also be mailed to: Redmond Chamber of Commerce/Fireworks, 446 S.W. Seventh St., Redmond, 97756. Information: 541-923-5191 or visit www.visitredmondoregon.com

Community garden space
Free roto-tilled garden plots will be available June 1 at St. Alban’s Community Garden in northwest Redmond. The 10-foot by 12-foot plots are watered three times weekly. Past gardeners have grown harvests of beans, carrots, potatoes and other vegetables.
Information: 541-548-4212.

Crafters wanted
On May 30, 10:30 a.m., at the Redmond Public Library, artisans and crafters are invited to submit samples of their creations for jury into the 2009 Snowflake Boutique set for Nov. 6-7 at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center. Additional juries will be held Aug. 15, Sept. 26, and Oct. 17. Information: Judie, 541-923-6535 or visit www.snowflakeboutique.org.

Learn the computer essentials
COCC Continuing Education is offering a Computer Essentials II class June 2 and 9, 6-9 p.m., at the Redmond campus. Students will continue getting comfortable with the computer by exploring the start menu, Windows accessories, and creating and filing documents. Some keyboarding skills and mouse familiarity are required. Cost is $49. Information: 541-383-7270 or visit http://noncredit.cocc.edu

Become a wine connoisseur
Avery’s Wine Bar and the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District host wine classes on the second Monday of each month at Avery’s, 427 S.W. Eight St., Redmond. Next class is June 8, 6-8 p.m. Explore different wines and regions. Ages 21 and over only. Cost is $25 per person, $40 per couple. Information: 541-548-7275.

Shootout in the Badlands
The Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association will host a Western style shooting competition June 12-14, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., each day, at the OSSA shooting range 24 miles east of Bend on Highway 20. The competition features state and national winners from the U.S. shooting authentic or reproduction 1800s firearms. Spectators are welcome. Admission is free. Eye protection required. Information: 541-408-5890.

Youth writing competetion
The Nature of Words, Central Oregon’s premier literary organization, has extended the submission date for its Rising Star Creative Writing Competition to June 30. The competition is awarded at the annual literary festival scheduled for Nov. 4-8. Prizes will be awarded in fiction, literary nonfiction, nature essay and poetry in two age categories, 15-18 and 19-25. Full submission guidelines are available at www.thenatureofwords.org.