Event calendar

WEDNESDAY
Nov. 25
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 800-GIVE LIFE.

THURSDAY
Nov. 26
GINGERBREAD JUNCTION: A display of gingerbread houses opens; runs through Dec. 27; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17728 Abbot Drive, Sunriver; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com/landing/gingerbread.php.
COMMUNITY OF REDMOND THANKSGIVING DINNER: Featuring turkey and trimmings prepared by two local chefs; free; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7128.

FRIDAY
Nov. 27
HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally crafted jewelry, photography, embroidery and more; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
SCIENCE PARTY: See exploding pumpkins, expanding goo and billowing smoke, play with slime and more; $7, $5 High Desert Museum members; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
HOLIDAY PARTY: Local artists will be in attendance; Rachel Song will perform at 6 p.m; free; noon-9 p.m.; WineStyles, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite 1, Redmond; 541-526-0489.
CHICKS WITH PICKS: Featuring performances by The Royal Fiasco, Broken Down Guitars, The Sofa Kings and more; proceeds benefit Saving Grace; $6; 5-10 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: R. Gregory Nokes speaks about his book, “Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon”; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491 or www.rgregorynokes.com.

SATURDAY
Nov. 28
CENTRAL OREGON WINERY BARREL TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC: Taste wines from Maragas Winery and Volcano Vineyards and listen to live music from Just Joe and David Evans; refreshments provided; $5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Maragas Winery, 15523 S.W. U.S. Highway 97, Culver; 541-546-5464.
KIDS DAY AT THE NATURE CENTER: A day of nature, science talks and activities, including a solar viewing; $2 adult, free ages 12 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; 541-593-4394.
HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally crafted jewelry, photography, embroidery and more; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
OREGON SESQUICENTENNIAL AUTHOR SERIES: Crystal Sands talks about her book “The Children’s Travel Guide to Bend”; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
FAMILY COMEDY NIGHT: Charles Marshall presents a night of comedy; the Oregon State Vehicle Team will show a car; proceeds benefit the Bend High School Solar Car Team; $15, $45 family pass, $10 students; 7 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church & School, 2550 N.E. Butler Market Road, Bend; 541-385-0441 or tom.stueve@saints.org.

MONDAY
Nov. 30
DWEEZIL ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA: Frank Zappa’s son plays his father’s hits; $45-$81; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

TUESDAY
Dec. 1
BEND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETS: Meeting topics are Beginning Genealogy and Research Methods. Open to the public; free; 10 a.m.; Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 800-GIVE LIFE.

WEDNESDAY
Dec. 2
HEALTHY HOLIDAY EATING: The Center for Integrated Medicine will host a class on how to survive the holidays without gaining weight. Presentation will include recipes and baking tips; free; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-504-0250 or www.centerforintegratedmed.com.

THURSDAY
Dec. 3
SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS: Class topics cover basic functions of Microsoft Word and how to edit and save a report. Familiarity with Windows operating system required and the class is taught in Spanish. Preregistration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1066 or sarahv@dpls.us.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS FOR TEENS: Teens 12 to 17 can make holiday gifts. Materials and snacks provided; free; 3:15-4:45 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1063 or mercedesh@dpls.us.
CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL: Watch the football game between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon; proceeds benefit the Crook County Foundation; $25; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Pine Theater, 214 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.

FRIDAY
Dec. 4
BINGO: Open to the public; Doors open at 4 p.m. First game starts at 6 p.m.; American Legion Post #44, 708 S.W. Eighth St., Redmond; 541-548-5688.
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: Tour a home decorated in holiday style, featuring more than 40 Christmas trees with themed decorations; proceeds benefit the Children’s Vision Foundation, the Deschutes County Historical Society and the Williams Syndrome Association; $5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2009 tour home, 21163 Clairaway Ave., Bend; 541-382-7375.
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Part of the Home for the Holiday events in downtown Redmond. The gallery will feature more than 60 new original works by various artists; free; 5-8 p.m.; High Desert Gallery, 453 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-1811 or www.highdesertgallery.com.
CHRISTMAS KAYAKERS FLOAT: Kayaks and canoes decorated with lights paddle a loop beginning at the bridge at Galveston Avenue; bring a life jacket and boat to participate; free; 4:30 p.m. gathering, 5:15 p.m. float; Mirror Pond, Deschutes River at Drake Park, Bend; 541-330-9586.
“MAKIN’ ROOM”: Bend Theatre for Young People presents a musical by Dennis and Nan Allen about children who learn a lesson while making a video for a fundraiser; proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity; $7, $3 ages 12 and younger; 7 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-419-1395, BendTheatre4YoungPeople@gmail.com or www.bendtheatre.org.
“RISE”: A screening of the film about the industry and sport of fly-fishing; proceeds benefit the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and The Freshwater Trust; $10; 7 p.m., doors open 6:15 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or http://thefreshwatertrust.org/rise-bend.
“CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Opening night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.

SATURDAY
Dec. 5
I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR: Tour a home decorated in holiday style, featuring more than 40 Christmas trees with themed decorations; proceeds benefit the Children’s Vision Foundation, the Deschutes County Historical Society and the Williams Syndrome Association; $5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 2009 tour home, 21163 Clairaway Ave., Bend; 541-382-7375.
“MAKIN’ ROOM”: Bend Theatre for Young People presents a musical by Dennis and Nan Allen about children who learn a lesson while making a video for a fundraiser; proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity; $7, $3 ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m.; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-419-1395, BendTheatre4YoungPeople@gmail.com or www.bendtheatre.org.

Book honors late outdoor writer
“Meet Me In The Badlands: Exploring Central Oregon with Jim Witty,” is now available throughout Central Oregon. The book is a collection of articles by the late Jim Witty, outdoor writer for The Bulletin. In his articles, Witty took readers with him to the trails, lakes, rivers, desert and mountains of Central Oregon. Witty died unexpectedly in November 2008. His family and friends joined together to publish his articles, a project he had talked about for many years. The book is $19.95, and proceeds go directly to the Jim Witty Memorial Fund to benefit his wife and sons. The book is available in Redmond at Paulina Springs Books and Cent-Wise Sporting Goods, and at several locations in Bend, Sisters, Prineville and Madras. Information: Mark, 541-617-1911, or visit www.outings.webs.com.

Final curtain call for Bend theater
2nd Street Theater’s production of “Harvey,” a classic American comedy and Pulitzer Prize-winning play made popular by Jimmy Stewart, will be the final production for the theater. Due to the current down economy, 2nd Street Theater will close in early January. “Harvey” runs Wednesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m., and Sundays, 3 p.m., Dec. 3-19. Tickets are $18 adults and $16 students and seniors. Tickets are available online at 2ndstreettheater.com or by phone, 541-312-9626. An opening night reception with champagne and dessert is set for Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

“Ski for Schools” fundraiser planned
The Mt. Bachelor “Ski for Schools” fundraiser to benefit the Education Foundations for Bend-La Pine and Redmond Schools runs Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. Skiers and snowboarders can purchase a $20 Ski for Schools ticket and redeem it at Mt. Bachelor any one day during the Ski for Schools week for a single-day lift ticket. Tickets are on sale through Nov. 28, and can be purchased in Redmond at all Mid Oregon Credit Union branches, all Redmond McDonald’s restaurants, Jody’s Drive-In and the Redmond School District office. A total of 2,500 tickets are available. Tickets are not available at the Mt. Bachelor ticket windows. Information: www.mtbachelor.com or www.Redmond2jeducationfoundation.org.