Event calendar

WEDNESDAY
Jan. 6
“GETTING STARTED ON THE COMPUTER”: Covers mouse skills, scrolling and other basic tasks with Windows 2000 operating system. Preregistration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or lesliw@dpls.us.
TAX INITIATIVE FORUM: The Crooked River Ranch - Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce will host a forum about tax initiatives 66 and 67. State Sen. Chris Telfer, R-Bend, Gloria Olson and Fran Davis will discuss the issues; free; 7-9 p.m.; Crooked River Ranch Clubhouse, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Road, Crooked River Ranch; 541-923-2679.

THURSDAY
Jan. 7
DRINKERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING: Rumors in Redmond, 250 N.W. 6th St., features “Reverend Woodmansee,” a local comedian and musician who has performed at The Improv, Comedy Store, and Laugh Factory in Los Angeles, at 8 p.m. Cover charge of $5.

FRIDAY
Jan. 8
“GETTING STARTED WITH YAHOO E-MAIL”: Learn how to sign up for and use Yahoo e-mail. Familiarity with Windows operating system and the Internet required. Preregistration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or jenniferp@dpls.us.

SATURDAY
Jan. 9
MATSIKO CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The choir of at-risk or orphaned children from Uganda performs traditional African music; free; 11 a.m.; Walmart, 300 N.W. Oak Tree Lane, Redmond; 541-923-5972 or www.icnchildren.net.
TUBULAR TUBING: Ages 18 and up. Join Good-2-Go on the slopes of Mt. Bachelor as you embark upon the amazing tubing hill. Participants should dress warmly, have a sack lunch and a bottle of water. Cost includes transportation, staffing and pass for tubing. Hosted by RAPRD; $60; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.
COSMIC SWIM: Music, lights and games for middle school students only. Must show student I.D; $2.50; 8-10 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

SUNDAY
Jan. 10
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR: The choir, with the Willamette Singers, performs sacred and secular works under the direction of Wallace Long; donations accepted; 7 p.m.; Mountain View High School, 2755 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 503-370-6320.

MONDAY
Jan. 11
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 Jan. 12, 8 a.m. to noon.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6325.
REDMOND DOWNTOWN: Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee; 5 p.m.; Redmond Fire and Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
DESIGN YOUR OWN CERAMICS: Ages 5 and up. You paint it, we glaze and fire it. Pick up your art piece five days after class. Hosted by RAPRD; $20; 6-8 p.m.; Painted People Ceramics, corner of 7th and Glacier, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

TUESDAY
Jan. 12
CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council: 6:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave. Agendas at www.ci.redmond.or.us

WEDNESDAY
Jan. 13
PARK AND REC: Redmond Area Park and Recreation District board of directors; 6:30 a.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way. Agenda at www.raprd.org
“INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNET”: Learn how to use Internet Explorer, the Web and how to browse the library’s Internet links. Familiarity with Windows operating system required. Preregistration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or lesliw@dpls.us.
HISTORY: Redmond Historical Commission, 2 p.m.; Redmond Museum, 529 S.W. Seventh St. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
AIRPORT: Redmond Airport Commission; 5:30 p.m.; airport terminal conference room. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
SCHOOLS: Redmond School Board; 5:30 p.m.; district office, 145 S.E. Salmon Ave. Agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us
FIRE DISTRICT: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1, board of directors meeting; 7 p.m.; main fire station, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.

THURSDAY
Jan. 14
“SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS — FIRST STEPS”: Covers mouse skills, scrolling and other basic tasks with Windows 2000 operating system. 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.
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “The Last Chinese Chef” by Nicole Mones; bring a lunch; free; noon; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1064.
MR. RHS CARNIVAL FUNDRAISER: Featuring games, prizes and more; proceeds benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at St. Charles Bend; $3; 6-8 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800, ext. 2144.

SATURDAY
Jan. 16
“YEAR OF THE FOREST — HUMAN CONNECTIONS” EXHIBIT OPENS: New exhibit explores how forests are vital to life on Earth and our way of life in the American West; exhibit runs through Dec. 12; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 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.
CENTRAL OREGON WEDDING & EVENT SHOW: Featuring fashion shows and a showcase of wedding services; bring a can of nonperishable food for Bethlehem Inn; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend; 541-383-8268 or www.thecoshow.com.
“LOVE LETTERS”: An imaginative reading of letters between people who grew up together and went their separate ways; followed by a dessert and champagne reception; $20, $15 ages 60 and older, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803.

SUNDAY
Jan. 17
“LOVE LETTERS”: An imaginative reading of letters between people who grew up together and went their separate ways; $20, $15 ages 60 and older, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803.

TUESDAY
Jan. 19
CENTRAL OREGON PLACE NAMES: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Steve Lent, assistant director of the A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, who will speak about the origins of Central Oregon place names; free; 10 a.m.; Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978 or 541-317-9553.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-3684.

WEDNESDAY
Jan. 20
“CREATING A BUDGET SPREADSHEET WITH EXCEL”: Learn how to create, edit and save a budget spreadsheet. Familiarity with Windows operating system and MS Office programs required. Preregistration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or lesliw@dpls.us.
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 Jan. 21 and 22 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.

Tree pickup
Boy Scout troops from the Redmond area will be doing the last Christmas tree pickup of the year Jan. 9, in Redmond, Terrebonne and Eagle Crest. Trees will be recycled so they should be free of any decoration and visible at the curb by 9 a.m. A tax-deducible donation of $5 will be appreciated, with checks preferred and made out to “Boy Scouts of America.” Attach checks wrapped in plastic firmly to tree. Call for pickup outside Redmond city limits, 385-3989; no reservations required inside the city.

Congleton sculpture on display
A sculpture by Central Oregon artist Greg Congleton is on display in the Old Mill District in Bend through March. The steel piece titled “Liberty Belle” features the Statue of Liberty made from recycled parts. It is located at the north end of Powerhouse Drive. The piece is comprised of a variety of recycled metal items. For example, an old wood burning stove makes up the base of the sculpture, a bicycle sprocket is used in the torch, and scissors and sheep shears are used in the crown. Other recycled items used in the sculpture include a muffler, horse shoes, drills, auger, spoons and forks, aerator tines, a rake, wagon tire and lever door handles. Congleton is a Central Oregon native.

Humane society club party
The Humane Society of Redmond will host a dance Jan. 23, 8 p.m. to midnight at its Event Center, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave. Music will be provided by a D.J. There will be dance contests and prizes. Soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond. Information: 541-923-9882.

Library offers programs for teens
The Redmond Public Library will offer several free programs for teens ages 12-17:
Movie Marathon featuring Star Trek and Iron Man, Jan. 7, 3:15- 8 p.m.
Board Game Day, Jan. 14, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Checkers, Monopoly, Apples to Apples and more. Kids are invited to bring their own games.
Game Day, third Thursday of each month, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band and more. Kids can bring their own video games if rated E or T.
Shrinky Dink Crafts, Jan. 28, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Choose your design, trace it, cut it and bake it. Kids can make key chains, jewelry or phone charms.
Snacks are provided at all events. Information: 541-312-1063.

Women’s club plans information session
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Central Oregon will hold an informational meeting Jan. 14, 7 p.m., in the Community Room at Ray’s Food Place in Redmond. GFWC is a nonprofit international women’s volunteer service organization. Projects include Chair-ity for Children, domestic violence awareness, Chamber flower plot, and promotion of education projects in local schools. Information: Dianne Bodden, 541-923-7374.

Restaurant to aid softball team
For any food item purchase at Pappy’s Pizza, 1655 N. Highway 97, on Jan. 11, the restaurant will donate 50 percent of the food order to the Redmond Rush Girls Softball 14-U. Fundraiser not valid on delivery.

Arbor Day Foundation offers trees
Oregon residents who join the Arbor Day Foundation in January will receive 10 free flowering trees. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation’s Trees for America campaign. Trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between Feb. 1 and May 31 with planting instructions. The 6- to 12-inch tall trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Members also receive a subscription to the Foundation’s bimonthly publication, Arbor Day, and The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care. To become a member, send a $10 contribution to Ten Free Flowering Trees, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE, 68410, by Jan. 29. Oregonians can also join online at www.arborday.org/january.

COCC seeks artists for Campus Center
Central Oregon Community College is asking artists in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Northern California to submit original works for interior art for installation in the college’s Campus Center. Deadline for submissions is May 3.
The call is for an interior wall sculpture and interior fiber art piece. Two pieces will be selected and installed on large interior walls in the new contemporary Campus Center building. Submissions will be a maximum of two digital images of completed work or conceptual images of a design. Installation is scheduled for September. To review the requirements for each piece, visit www.cocc.edu/publicart. Information: Mary Beth Hamilton, 541-383-7564.