Event calendar

WEDNESDAY
Aug. 26
MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Leif James and the Struggle play as part of the summer concert series; free; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-504-6878 or www.musicinthecanyon.com.
SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond school board meeting 5:30 p.m., 145 S.E. Salmon Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us

THURSDAY
Aug. 27
CENTRAL OREGON WRITERS GUILD MEET: Award-winning author Molly Gloss is the featured speaker. Her topic, “Got Rhythm?” will address the importance of sentence length for writers to evoke a particular mood, tone or image. Gloss is a recipient of the Oregon Book Award, and the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award; free; 6:30-8 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; www.CentralOregonWritersGuild.com.

FRIDAY
Aug. 28
ART IN THE HIGH DESERT FESTIVAL: Juried fine arts and crafts festival features ceramics, glass, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; banks of the Deschutes River, across the footbridge from The Old Mill District, Bend; 541-322-6272, info@artinthehighdesert.com or www.artinthehighdesert.com.
LIVE MUSIC: Cross Creek Cafe’s “Asphalt Arena” hosts R & B and blues performer Joanna Lee beginning at 7 p.m.; beer keg frisbee games and T-shirt giveaways will accompany the fun; 507 S.W. Eighth St.; 541-548-2883.
MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “The Princess Bride,” with food vendors and more; free; 5:30 p.m., movie begins at dusk; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www.northwestcrossing.com.
WEEN: The alternative rock band performs; $33; 6:30 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-322-9383 or www.monqui.com.

SATURDAY
Aug. 29
CPR AND FIRST AID: Become certified in CPR and first aid. Course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands-on training and practice; $45; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.
SISTERS DOGGIE DASH AND STROLL: 5K timed dash and two-mile walk; dogs welcome; proceeds benefit Bend Spay & Neuter Clinic; $25 per person, $50 per family in advance; $30 and $55 day of event; 7 a.m. registration and Canine Carnival, 9 a.m. dash and stroll; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road, Sisters; 541-617-1010 or www.sistersdoggiedash.com.
ART IN THE HIGH DESERT FESTIVAL: Juried fine arts and crafts festival features ceramics, glass, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; banks of the Deschutes River, across the footbridge from The Old Mill District, Bend; 541-322-6272, info@artinthehighdesert.com or www.artinthehighdesert.com.
LUAU DINNER DANCE: Event features a roasted pig and trimmings, live music and dancing; $10 dinner, $5 dance, free dinner for children ages 6 and younger, $5 dinner for children ages 6-12; 6-11 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-923-8591.
PINK MARTINI PRESENTS “OREGON! OREGON!”: Pink Martini performs a four-act musical comedy about Oregon; written by Stan Freberg; part of the Wells Fargo Bend Summer Concerts series; $49 reserved seats, $16 general admission; 6:30 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-322-9383 or www.bendconcerts.com.

SUNDAY
Aug. 30
ART IN THE HIGH DESERT FESTIVAL: Juried fine arts and crafts festival features ceramics, glass, paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; banks of the Deschutes River, across the footbridge from The Old Mill District, Bend; 541-322-6272, info@artinthehighdesert.com or www.artinthehighdesert.com.
LIFEGUARD OLYMPICS: Cheer on your favorite lifeguard as they compete in silly and challenging Olympic games; free; 1-2:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.
CASCADE HORIZON BAND: The Bend-based group will perform show tunes, marches, popular television themes and Big Band sounds; free. Donations accepted.; 5:45 p.m.; Aspen Lakes Golf & Country Club, 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters; 541-549-4653 or www.cascadehorizonband.org.

TUESDAY
Sept. 1
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.
TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637 or www.sustainableflame.com.
CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council meeting at 6:45 a.m.; 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

WEDNESDAY
Sept. 2
END OF SUMMER CRUZ: Event features classic cars, live music by the Taelour Project and a barbecue by Jake’s Diner; proceeds benefit the High Desert A’s COCC automotive scholarship fund; free to attend, barbecue prices to be announced; 6-8 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. Highway 20, Bend; 541-330-8907 or www.HighDesertAs.org.
MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Community First Bank presents The Hokulea Dancers in concert; food vendors will be on-site; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com.

FRIDAY
Sept. 4
MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “Twilight,” with food vendors and more; free; 5:30 p.m., movie begins at dusk; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www.northwestcrossing.com.

SATURDAY
Sept. 5
OREGON TRAIL GUN SHOW: Featuring exhibitors displaying and selling guns, ammunition and more; $8; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-347-2120.
BEND TO BACHELOR DUATHALON: Cyclists race to the summit of Mount Bachelor; proceeds benefit the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; 9:30 a.m.; Seven Peaks School, 19660 S.W. Mountaineer Way, Bend; 541-388-0002 or www.mbsef.org.
LAZINKA SAWMILL: See the century-old sawmill up and running; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
MOUNT BACHELOR HILL CLIMB: Time trial ending at Sunrise Lodge at Mt. Bachelor; proceeds benefit the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; 10 a.m.; Seven Peaks School, 19660 S.W. Mountaineer Way, Bend; 541-388-0002 or www.mbsef.org.
SUNRISE TO SUMMIT: Runners race from Sunrise Lodge to the summit of Mount Bachelor; proceeds benefit the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation; 10:30 a.m.; Mt. Bachelor ski area, 13000 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-388-0002 or www.mbsef.org.
REDMOND COMMUNITY PICNIC: Event includes entertainment, games, prizes and more; free; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
OREGON SESQUICENTENNIAL AUTHOR SERIES: Rick Steber talks about his book “Forty Candles on a Cowboy Cake” and other works from his Western series; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
BONNIE RAITT: Veteran blueswoman performs, with special guest Taj Mahal; $39.25 and $73.25 in advance, $43.25 and $78.25 day of the show, plus service charges; 6:30 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-322-9383.
CASINO NIGHT: Featuring blackjack, craps, Texas hold 'em, a live auction and more; proceeds benefit the Crooked River Ranch Lions Club service projects; $10; 7-11 p.m.; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-504-8848.

SUNDAY
Sept. 6
OREGON TRAIL GUN SHOW: Featuring exhibitors displaying and selling guns, ammunition and more; $8; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-347-2120.
DOG WASH AND SWIM: Play fetch with your dog and give it a bath; leashes required on deck; $10; 3-5 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.

TUESDAY
Sept. 8
GEORGE WINSTON: Pianist performs seasonal selections, Guaraldi, New Orleans R & B, stride piano and more; proceeds benefit NeighborImpact; $29, additional monetary and nonperishable food item donations appreciated; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY
Sept. 9
MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Party of the Nines performs a circus act followed by music by Broken Top as part of the summer concert series; free; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-504-6878 or www.musicinthecanyon.com.

THURSDAY
Sept. 10
MYSTERY THEATER: A mystery theater production based on the works of Phillip Margolin; presented by Buckboard Productions; free; 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1032.

FRIDAY
Sept. 11
MUNCH & MOVIES: An outdoor screening of “Kung Fu Panda,” with food vendors and more; free; 5:30 p.m., movie begins at dusk; Compass Park, 2500 N.W. Crossing Drive, Bend; 541-389-0995 or www.northwestcrossing.com.
SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL: Folk music festival including performances by Peter Rowan, the Alison Brown Quartet, Todd Snider, Kelly Joe Phelps, Susan Werner and more; $30-$60 daily, $85 all-events pass; 6 p.m.-midnight; downtown Sisters; 541-549-4979 or www.sistersfolkfestival.com.

SATURDAY
Sept. 12
HIGH DESERT SWAP MEET AND CAR SHOW: 26th Annual Central Oregon event. Special antique section indoors with many dealers from the Pacific Northwest; free; 7 a.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; Butch Ramsey,541-548-4467 or bramsey@bendbroadband.com.
BEST IN SHOW DOG WALK: David Frei, commentator of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, judges and presents commentary on a variety of dogs; $15 per dog, free for spectators; 10 a.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-382-3537 or www.hsco.org.
SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL: Folk music festival including performances by Peter Rowan, the Alison Brown Quartet, Todd Snider, Kelly Joe Phelps, Susan Werner and more; $30-$60 daily, $85 all-events pass; 10 a.m.-midnight; downtown Sisters; 541-549-4979 or www.sistersfolkfestival.com.
WALK FROM OBESITY: Walk to raise awareness of obesity and support prevention and education initiatives; proceeds benefit the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition; $25; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-322-8208 or www.walkfromobesity.com.
A TASTE OF REDMOND: Event includes a clam chowder cook-off, live music, face painting and more; proceeds benefit the Fish House; $3 adults, with a donation of two canned goods; free ages 12 and younger; noon-7 p.m.; Dawson Station, Sixth Street and Cedar Avenue, Redmond; 541-420-4493.
DIAMONDS & DUST: Annual event includes dinner, live music, live and silent auctions, and more; proceeds benefit Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center; $60, $700 for a corporate table; 5 p.m.; Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center, 60575 Billadeau Road, Bend; 541-382-9410 or www.healingreins.org.

SUNDAY
Sept. 13
SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL: Folk music festival including performances by Peter Rowan, the Alison Brown Quartet, Todd Snider, Kelly Joe Phelps, Susan Werner and more; $30-$60 daily, $85 all-events pass; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; downtown Sisters; 541-549-4979 or www.sistersfolkfestival.com.
ANNUAL GREAT DRAKE PARK DUCK RACE: Event includes live music, food, activity booths and duck races; free admission; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-617-9771 or www.theduckrace.com.

WEDNESDAY
Sept. 16
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 Sept. 17 and 18 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.

THURSDAY
Sept. 17
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.

Flag volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help the Redmond Rotary Club and the RHS Varsity Football team set up and take down flags in downtown Redmond on Labor Day, Sept. 7. Work groups will meet at Redmond Les Schwab at 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help the Redmond Fire Department set up and take down flags on Patriot Day, Sept. 11. On that day work groups will meet at Les Schwab at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Volunteers should bring gloves and wear comfortable shoes. Information: 541-548-6778 or www.flagcityusa.us

Rodeo queen tryouts
Deschutes County Fair officials are accepting applications for the 2010 Rodeo Queen. Application deadline is 5 p.m., Sept. 4. The reigning queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship and represent Deschutes County at all tri-county rodeos, and host, attend and assist with various Deschutes County Fair events in 2010, among other duties.
Female applicants must be 17 to 20 years old, single and a resident from Deschutes, Crook or Jefferson counties. Information: 541-548-2711.

New ladies choir
Harmony 4 Women, a new seasonal chorus, is seeking women and teens of all levels of vocal experience to sing as part of an a cappella chorus in two holiday performances Nov. 21 at Summit High School in Bend. Harmony 4 Women will feature a chorus of female vocalists singing four-part harmony. Weekly rehearsals begin Sept. 28 at the Redmond Senior Center and continue every Monday evening through Nov. 16. Registration fee is $35. Information: 541-383-3142 or www.wrcco.org.

Italian language group location change
The R.I.C.E. (Redmond Inter-Cultural Exchange) weekly Italian conversation group now meets in Dudley’s Bookstore Café, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend, Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. R.I.C.E. also hosts a Spanish conversation group Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., and a French conversation group Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Redmond COCC campus. All groups are free. Information: Barb, 541-447-0732.

Steel Magnolias
2nd Street Theater presents a comedy by Robert Harling set in a beauty salon in Louisiana; directed by Juliah Rae; show runs Wednesdays through Sundays until Sept. 5; $18 adults, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.