Event Calendar

WEDNESDAY
Feb. 10
HAPPY FEET WHIFFLE BALL AND T BALL: For ages 3 to 5. This class is as fun for toddlers as it is to watch; $3; 1-1:45 p.m.; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Activity Center, 335 S.E. Jackson St., Redmond; 541-548-7275.
HISTORY: Redmond Historical Commission meeting; 2 p.m.; Redmond Museum, 529 S.W. Seventh St. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
SCHOOLS: Redmond School Board meeting; 5:30 p.m.; district office, 145 S.E. Salmon Ave. Agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us
FIRE: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1 board of directors meeting; 7 p.m.; 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.
GFWC MEETING: The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) of Central Oregon. Program speakers are Deb Gazauskis and Cheryl Brown of FreeStoreRedmond. Guests are welcome. GFWC is an international women’s organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service; 6:30 p.m.; Green Plow Coffee Roasters, 436 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; Diane Bodden,541-923-7374.

THURSDAY
Feb. 11
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; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin; free; noon-1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1064 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
DIY VALENTINES FOR TEENS: Teens ages 12 to 17 can make handmade Valentines. Get crazy with bottle cap crafts making necklaces, key chains, magnets and cards. Snacks provided; free; 3:15-4:45 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541- 312-1063.
SPAY-GHETTI BENEFIT DINNER: Spaghetti dinner benefiting the Humane Society of Redmond’s spay and neuter program; reservations recommended; $12.95, $8.95 ages 12 and younger; 5-8 p.m.; The View Restaurant, Juniper Golf Course, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-923-0882.
CENTENNIAL: Redmond Centennial Advisory Committee; 5 p.m.; Redmond Hall, 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave. Agenda at ci.redmond.or.us
“MURDER ON THE MENU”: Buckboard Productions presents a dinner theater murder mystery; proceeds benefit NeighborImpact; $25 in advance, $30 at the door; bring a donation of nonperishable food; 6 p.m., dinner begins at 7 p.m.; The Design Center, 2127 S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-633-0297 or 541-548-6900.

FRIDAY
Feb. 12
INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING: For kids grade 6-12. Experience the fun and challenge of rock climbing in a controlled indoor environment. All necessary equipment is provided. Transportation is provided; $20; 1-4:15 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.
BEND WINTERFEST: Winter carnival featuring ice carving, shopping, children’s activities, rail jams, ice skating, live music, beer gardens and more; admission buttons good for all three days; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the door; 5-10 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
LIVE MUSIC: By The Prairie Rockets; free; 6-8:30 p.m.; WineStyles, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite 1, Redmond; 541-526-0489.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Authors Trish Pinkerton and Leslie Pugmire Hole speak about their history book “Images of America: Redmond”; Deschutes County Historical Society President Les Joslin will speak about the book “Images of America: Bend”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.

SATURDAY
Feb. 13
“SIN IN THE SAGEBRUSH” EXHIBIT OPENS: New exhibit explores the lives of people who sought their fortune on the Western frontier; includes a re-created saloon and live portrayals of denizens; exhibit runs through September; 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.
GARDENING SEMINAR: Hydropics, the art of growing indoors with no soil; free, but reserved seating recommended; Redmond Greenhouse, 4101 S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-5418, www.redmondgreenhouse.com
BEND WINTERFEST: Winter carnival featuring ice carving, shopping, children’s activities, rail jams, ice skating, live music, beer gardens and more; admission buttons good for all three days; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the door; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
ARTIST RECEPTION: Reception for Dave Waters whose art show “Love Poems for All Time” is currently on display. Refreshments will be served.
For ADA information contact Jenny at jenniferp@dpls.us or 312-1064; 1-3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1064.
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs an interactive children’s concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; recommended for ages 5 and older; free; 2 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-317-3941.

SUNDAY
Feb. 14
BEND WINTERFEST: Winter carnival featuring ice carving, shopping, children’s activities, rail jams, ice skating, live music, beer gardens and more; admission buttons good for all three days; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the door; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
VALENTINE’S DAY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: Buckboard Productions presents “Who Shot the Sheriff?” an interactive murder mystery dinner theater; reservations recommended; $55; 5 p.m.; Coyote Ranch, 1368 S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-7700.

TUESDAY
Feb. 16
“WESTERN PORTS OF OUR PAST”: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Curt Lantz; free; 10 a.m.; Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978,541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
PUBLIC ART: Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places; 4:30 p.m.; city hall, 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
PLANNING: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission; 7 p.m.; city council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us

WEDNESDAY
Feb. 17
“BORROWING BASICS”: Part of NeighborImpact’s financial fitness series. Learn about credit and loans. Preregistration required; free; 6-8 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541-318-7506, ext. 109 or somerh@neighborimpact.org.

THURSDAY
Feb. 18
GAMES DAY FOR TEENS: Teens 12 to 17 can play Nintendo Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and more. Bring in your own games if rated E or T. Snacks provided; free; 3:15-4:45 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541- 312-1063.

FRIDAY
Feb. 19
LIVE MUSIC: By The Heleos; free; 6-8:30 p.m.; WineStyles, 249 N.W. Sixth St., Suite 1, Redmond; 541-526-0489.

SATURDAY
Feb. 20
FREE FAMILY SATURDAY: The High Desert Museum offers complimentary admission for the whole family; overflow parking and shuttle service available at Morning Star Christian School; free; ; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.
BEGINNING FLASH ANIMATION CLASS: Learn how to create basic animations in Flash that can be used in Web pages. Preregistration required; $59; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

Amputee support group meets
Central Oregon League of Amputees, a support group for those who have lost limbs — as well as their families — meets each month alternating between Bend and Redmond locations. This month the group will meet in Redmond at 6 p.m., Feb. 15, at Black Bear Diner, corner of Northwest Fifth Street and Cedar Avenue. The group is in the process of creating a Web site and hopes to establish a foundation to help people who don’t have health insurance. For more information, contact the group’s president, Sonya Parks, at 541-480-7420, email crawfordparks@gmail.com, or Woody Woodward, 541-548-6219.

Sweet Adelines will sing to valentines
Surprise your sweetheart with a song performed live by quartets from Central Oregon’s Sweet Adeline’s Chorus. Musical Valentines will be available Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at homes, workplaces, schools, restaurants, and hospitals. For $40, the quartet will perform two romantic songs and present the recipient with chocolates and a personal greeting. To book a “Valgram,” call 541-526-5006 or 541-416-0394. Credit cards accepted.

Adopt a pet at a special price
The Humane Society of Redmond presents “My Furry Valentine,” Feb. 8-13 at the shelter, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave. For a week, the shelter will offer special rates on adopts of cats and dogs. Complimentary Valentine gift bags given for dog adoptions (first 25). Information: 541-923-0882.

Kidsing Musical Adventures
The Redmond Public Library will host Kidsing: Musical Adventures, each Friday, 10:15 to 11 a.m., now through March 5. Children ages 3 to 5 will explore music through songs, movement, games and instruments, with hands-on fun. Sponsored by the Cascade Community School of Music and the Friends of the Redmond Library. Free. Space is limited to 20 children per class. Information: 541-312-1054.

RHS slates auditions for 'Peter Pan’
The Redmond High School Theatre Department will hold auditions for its production of Peter Pan March 2 and 3 for high school students, and March 6 for all other ages in the high school auditorium. Performances are scheduled for May 18-21, 7 p.m., and May 22, 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance or $12 at the door. Information: Phil Neely, 541-923-4800, ext. 2065, or e-mail phil.neely@redmond.k12.us.