Event calendar

Celebrate Christ’s birth
Community Presbyterian Church invites the community to celebrate Christ’s birth at two candlelight worship services on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. A contemporary service at 5 p.m. will feature carols led and sung by the Praise Team. The 7 p.m. traditional service has special music by the Chancel Choir. Both services will provide the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ in song and word through the message, “Who Will You See This Christmas?” by the Rev. Rob Anderson.
A light meal will be served at 6:15 p.m., between services, in the Fellowship Hall.
The church is at 529 N.W. 19th St., Redmond.

Sign up to be a Master Gardener
Applications for the OSU Master Gardener Program in Central Oregon are now available. The program targets individuals interested in becoming a trained volunteer who wants to learn and share research-based gardening information. The program starts with 10 classes that meet Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 16 through April 13 at the Bend COCC campus, and continues with hands-on training through September. Cost is $275. Scholarships are available. Application deadline is Jan. 6. Information: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes

Beginning square dance lessons
The Bachelor Beauts Square and Round Dance Club will offer beginning square dancing lessons starting Jan. 7 at the Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. The first lesson is free. Subsequent lessons are $4 per person. No prior dance experience is necessary and new dancers are welcome to start any of the first three weeks. Children age 12 to 18 are welcome with a participating adult. Information: 541-385-8074.

After school programs to start
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District is offering several after school programs starting in January:
Basics of Knitting, Jan. 7-28, 4-5:50 p.m. Cost is $5.
Create with Nancy, Jan. 5-28, 4-5:30 p.m., cooking, sewing, crafting and more. $56 full session or $15 per week. $6 drop in.
Street Dance, 4-5:30 p.m., Jan. 6-27 at Elton Gregory Middle School, and Jan. 5-26 at Obsidian Middle School. Cost is $25 or $7 drop in.
Information: 541-548-7275.

THURSDAY
Dec. 24
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Learn about the Humane Society of Central Oregon, shop for gifts and bring holiday cheer to rescued animals; free; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Humane Society of Central Oregon, 61170 S.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-382-3537 or www.hsco.org.

WEDNESDAY
Dec. 30
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed; free; 1-6 p.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 800-GIVE LIFE.

THURSDAY
Dec. 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL: Featuring dinner, live music, and a midnight champagne toast; $50; 7:30 p.m. dinner, doors open 7 p.m.; Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, 100 Main St., Warm Springs; 800-554-4786 or www.kahneeta.com.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Featuring live music by the River Pigs, casino night, snacks and a champagne toast; $25; 8 p.m.; The Lodge at Suttle Lake, 13300 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; 541-595-2628 or www.thelodgeatsuttlelake.com.
SPLASHIN’ NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY: Swimming, batting cage, hoops, dodge ball, snacks and more. For ages 6 to 14. Transportation provided between RAPRD Activity Center and Cascade Swim Center. Registration deadline is Dec. 28; $10; 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Activity Center, 335 S.E. Jackson St., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BONFIRE ON THE SNOW: Wanderlust Tours leads a short snowshoe hike to a bonfire and hand-carved snow amphitheater in the forest; a naturalist shares facts about the forest, animals and the night sky; reservations required; adults only; trips depart from Sunriver and Bend; $85 includes guide, snowshoes, transportation, food and drinks 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; 541-389-8359.
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION: Featuring a performance by the Moon Mountain Ramblers and guest cellist Travis Allen; free; 9 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE: Featuring live music by METRO, dancing, appetizers and more; ages 21 and older only; registration required; $90; 9 p.m.; Pronghorn Resort, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend; 541-693-5300, concierge@pronghornclub.com or www.pronghornpursuits.com.

FRIDAY
Jan. 1
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: Take an icy plunge into the Lodge Village’s outdoor pool; hot chocolate served; free; 10 a.m.; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive, Sunriver; 541-593-1000.

TUESDAY
Jan. 5
FREE CLOTHES: The FreeStoreRedmond, in partnership with God’s Closet from Dayspring Church in Terrebonne, will give away free clothing to anyone in need. No donations are needed at this time; free; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-815-3261.