Event calendar

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.
FIRST THURSDAY LUNCHEON: Delores Reynolds, the regional technician for the Bureau of the Census, will speak about the 2010 Census; $7.99 for the buffet; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; King Buffet, 2050 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-389-6990, evenings only or jablum@communitybroadband.com.
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.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend, the Old Mill District and NorthWest Crossing; free; 5 to 9 p.m., and until 8 p.m. in NorthWest Crossing; throughout Bend.
“CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Opening night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; followed by a dessert and champagne reception; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
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; 541-317-9407.
“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.

SATURDAY
Dec. 5
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND: Featuring reindeer rides, children’s play area, a petting zoo and more; Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20; $3 hayrides, $3.50 play area; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, an illumination of the ranch Christmas tree and more; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-548-8939.
FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 26th annual event showcases decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and more; music, refreshments, visits with Santa and more are included; proceeds benefit Redmond-Sisters Hospice; free family festivities, $30 hors d’oeuvres dinner, $50 seated dinner; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. family festivities, 5 p.m. gala buyers auction; Eagle Crest Resort, Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-7483.
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.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
“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.
“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $14-$17, $5 ages 12 and younger in advance; $20, $6 ages 12 and younger at the door; 3 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-390-5008 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.
MAKE HOLIDAY COOKIES AND CAKES: This class will teach you how to make professional cakes and cookies from scratch. Everyone will take home a six-inch cake and a dozen cookies. Ages 16 and up. Hosted by RAPRD; $25; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond High School Hartman Campus, 2105 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
“HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER”: The classic holiday ballet, in a style inspired by Central Oregon people and culture. Presented by Ballet Sage and Redmond School of Dance; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-6957.
“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $14-$17, $5 ages 12 and younger in advance; $20, $6 ages 12 and younger at the door; 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-390-5008 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.

SUNDAY
Dec. 6
BINGO: Open to the public; Doors open at 10:30 a.m. First game starts at 12:30 p.m.; American Legion Post #44, 708 S.W. Eighth St., Redmond; 541-548-5688.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND: Featuring reindeer rides, children’s play area, a petting zoo and more; Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20; $3 hayrides, $3.50 play area; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; DD Ranch, 3836 N.E. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-1432 or www.ddranch.net.
CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, an illumination of the ranch Christmas tree and more; free; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-548-8939.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND: Band standards, show tunes, orchestra transcriptions, 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.
“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $14-$17, $5 ages 12 and younger in advance; $20, $6 ages 12 and younger at the door; 3 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-390-5008 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.
COSMIC SWIM: Lights, music and games. For middle school students only. Must show student I.D; $2.50; 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

MONDAY
Dec. 7
PLANNING: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission; 7 p.m.; council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us

TUESDAY
Dec. 8
CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council, 6:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
LEARN TO KNIT: Learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast-off. Students also receive some basic instructions on how to read patterns and will leave with a simple cotton wash cloth pattern to begin working on. Ages 8 and up. Hosted by RAPRD; $25; 8-10:30 a.m.; Enchanted Yarns, 515 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed; free; 1-6:30 p.m.; Powell Butte Church, 13720 S.W. Highway 126, Powell Butte; 800-GIVE LIFE.
NEW CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: An inaugural meeting of the new independent Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group; 3:30-5 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; Dave,541-504-0571.
TALK OF THE TOWN: COTV hosts a town hall discussion on Measures 66 and 67, which would raise corporate and personal taxes; reservations requested; free; 6:30-8 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-5814, talk@bendbroadband.com or www.talkofthetownco.com.

WEDNESDAY
Dec. 9
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 before class starts; free; 9-11 a.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.
HISTORY: Redmond Historical Commission; 2 p.m., Redmond Museum, 529 S.W. Seventh St. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
FIRE DISTRICT: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1, board of directors meeting; 7 p.m.; Cline Falls Station; 100 N.W. 67th St.

THURSDAY
Dec. 10
LEARN TO CROCHET: Learn how to chain, single crochet and double crochet. Participants will receive a beginner pattern at the end of class. Ages 8 and up. Hosted by RAPRD; $25; 8-10:30 a.m.; Enchanted Yarns, 515 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
CELEBRATE OREGON AUTHORS: Willy Vlautin, author of “Motel Life” and “Northline,” reads from and discusses his work; free; 4 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1034.
“LIGHT UP A LIFE”: Light a candle in honor of loved ones and listen to live music; advance registration required to have names listed in program; free; 5-6 p.m.; Sisters Art Works, 204 W. Adams St., Sisters; 541-548-7483 or brvhospcie@bendbroadband.com.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the holiday classic featuring a man who sees what the world would be like without him when an angel visits on Christmas Eve; presented as a radio broadcast; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.

FRIDAY
Dec. 11
WINTER CRAFTS FOR KIDS: A winter story and several fun crafts for kids 5 to 11. Materials and snacks provided; free; 1-2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1054 or peggyr@dpls.us.
ST. THOMAS STARLITE GALA: Annual St. Thomas of Redmond’s Starlite Gala Dinner, Dance and Auction fundraiser for St. Thomas Academy. Live entertainment and dancing, gourmet dinner and auction; $60 per person; 6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-3785 or 541-923-3390.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the holiday classic featuring a man who sees what the world would be like without him when an angel visits on Christmas Eve; presented as a radio broadcast; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.

SATURDAY
Dec. 12
GO GREEN BAGS: Join the “green” revolution by learning how to sew your own reusable bags that can be used for groceries, sleepovers, the pool and more. All materials included. For kids in grades 3 and up; $20; 10 a.m.-noon; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Activity Center, 335 S.E. Jackson St., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the holiday classic featuring a man who sees what the world would be like without him when an angel visits on Christmas Eve; presented as a radio broadcast; $5; 2 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.
HANDBELL CHOIR CONCERT: Central Oregon choirs perform handbell music in a “High Desert Bells Ringing in the Season” concert; proceeds benefit NeighborImpact; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Church of the Nazarene, 1270 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-480-7614.
CHRISTMAS SING 'N SWEETS: A joyful Christmas event for the whole family. Carol singing, Christmas cookies and a musical presentation of the Christmas story. Admission is free but seating is limited. Advance tickets are available at the church office; 7 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161 or www.hbcredmond.org.
HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs under the direction of James Knox; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living; $15; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.coril.org.
GIANT DESCHUTES WAREHOUSE PARTY: Featuring music, beer, a slide show, food and more; 21 and older only; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Trail Alliance; $5; 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Deschutes Brewery’s lower warehouse, 399 S.W. Shevlin-Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-385-8606.

SUNDAY
Dec. 13
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
CASCADE HORIZON BAND: The senior band performs a holiday concert featuring selections from “Chicago,” Sousa, “White Christmas” and more; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Mountain View High School, 2755 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-382-2712, cascadehorizonband@yahoo.com or http://cascadehorizonband.org.
HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs under the direction of James Knox; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living; $15; 3 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.coril.org.
CHRISTMAS SING 'N SWEETS: A joyful Christmas event for the whole family. Carol singing, Christmas cookies and a musical presentation of the Christmas story. Admission is free but seating is limited. Advance tickets are available at the church office; 4 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161 or www.hbcredmond.org.
“LIGHT UP A LIFE”: Light a candle in honor of loved ones and listen to live music; advance registration required to have names listed in program; free; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Hospice of Redmond-Sisters, 732 S.W. 23rd St., Redmond; 541-548-7483 or brvhospcie@bendbroadband.com.
CHRISTMAS SING 'N SWEETS: A joyful Christmas event for the whole family. Carol singing, Christmas cookies and a musical presentation of the Christmas story. Admission is free but seating is limited. Advance tickets are available at the church office; 6:30 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161 or www.hbcredmond.org.
RITA COOLIDGE: Two-time Grammy winner performs hits and carols; accompanied by the Youth Choir of Central Oregon; $35-$40; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700.

MONDAY
Dec. 14
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS: For all ages. Senior citizens may be eligible for an auto insurance discount upon completion; $12 AARP members; $14 nonmembers; Class continues Dec. 15, 8 a.m. to noon.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6325.

TUESDAY
Dec. 15
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.