Event calendar

Help keep the fireworks coming
Redmond’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is without a sponsor. Community support is greatly needed to keep this patriotic tradition alive. Approximately $7,000 needs to be raised to host this year’s fireworks show. With Redmond’s population of 25,445, this amounts to 28 cents per person.
Donations in any amount can be dropped off at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Redmond City Hall, between now and June 1 . Please make checks payable to: Redmond Chamber of Commerce/Fireworks.
Mail checks to: Redmond Chamber of Commerce / Fireworks, 446 S.W. 7th Street, Redmond, OR, 97756. Information: 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com.

Letter carriers planning food drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold its 18th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 8. This week, letter carriers will deliver cards announcing the food drive along with a yellow, plastic food-drive bag. To donate, fill the bag with nutritious, nonperishable food such as tuna fish, peanut butter, soups, stews, chili, canned fruits, vegetables, beans, rice and pasta. Letter carriers will pick up non perishable food donations along their routes on May 8. Place donations beside the mailbox before scheduled delivery. Food can also be dropped off at most post offices in the area.

Practice your Spanish or Italian
R.I.C.E. (Redmond Inter-Cultural Exchange) hosts Spanish conversation groups Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Green Plow Coffee Roasters, 436 S.W. Sixth St. An Italian conversation group meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Dudley’s Bookshop Café, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend. The groups are free. For information on the groups, the Latina Women’s Group and the Inter-Cultural Festival, call Barb, 541-447-0732.

Camp Fire USA to host summer camps
Camp Fire USA Central Oregon will be hosting camps for kids throughout the summer. Camp programs include a five-day camp at Tumalo State Park, June 28 through July 2; Summerkids daily camp, June 21 through Sept. 3 at Summit Park; and Outdoor Adventure Camp, a five-day camp designed for middle- and high-school youth. Volunteer opportunities are available for counselors-in-training and adult counselors. Camp activities are related to outdoor skills, safety, camp songs and tradition, teambuilding and leadership. Information: 541-382-4682.

Marble shootout at the Des Chutes museum
The Des Chutes Historical Museum will host a Summer Shootout Marble Tournament on June 19. The event begins at 10 a.m. and features tournament play, marble free play throughout the day, lawn games, picnic fare, and other fun activities. Tournament play is for adults and children 5 to 12 partnered in teams of two. Registration opens May 15. The cost is $20 per team. All proceeds benefit the museum. Information: www.deschuteshistory.org, 541-389-1813

Chamber of Commerce seeks musicians
The Redmond Chamber of Commerce is seeking musicians to perform during the annual Music on the Green concert series. Bands, trios or one-person acts are encouraged to apply. Information: Karen, 541-923-5191, or e-mail karen@visitredmondoregon.com.

Unique cars needed for Fourth of July display
The Redmond Centennial Advisory Committee is seeking people to display their unique cars during the Centennial Week Fourth of July Celebration on July 5, next to the new Centennial Park. The committee is looking for cars to represent every decade of the past 100 years. Information: Amanda Gow, 541-385-7988 or online at www.ci.redmond.or.us (click on The Hub logo).

Recycle yard waste and debris for free
FireFree encourages residents to get prepared for the upcoming wildfire season by cleaning up their yards and creating defensible spaces around their homes. Residents can recycle their yard waste and debris for free at the Negus Transfer Station in Redmond May 15-16. Information: www.firefree.org.

WEDNESDAY
May 5
“IT’S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Natalie Dollar presents “Bringing Civility Back”; the lecture examines the demise of civil conversation and the ways to promote true dialogue; free; noon-1 p.m.; OSU-Cascades Campus, Cascades Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100, info@osucascades.edu or www.osucascades.edu/lunchtime-lectures.
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Redmond School District budget committee meeting, public welcome, 5:30 p.m.; 145 S.E. Salmon Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.

THURSDAY
May 6
COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST: In conjunction with the National Day of Prayer. Troy and Meeder of Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch in Tumalo are the featured speakers. Catered breakfast. Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Redmond; $5; 7-8:30 a.m.; Redmond Community Church Auditorium, 237 N.W. Ninth St., Redmond; 541-923-7773.
DRAWING LAB FOR TEENS: Draw and hang out with friends. Drawing books will be available for inspiration. Grades 6 to 12. Free; free; 3:15-4:45 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1063.
97 CORRIDOR: South Highway 97 Corridor Study citizens advisory committee; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Fire and Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
“STANDING ON MY SISTERS’ SHOULDERS”: A screening of the documentary about the civil rights movement in Mississippi in the 1950s and 1960s, from the point of view of female grass-roots leaders; part of A Novel Idea ... Read Together; free; 6:30 p.m.; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-617-7040 or www.dpls.us/calendar.

FRIDAY
May 7
ART ON THE RIVER: Featuring art exhibits, sales and a reception; free; 5-8 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-4244 or mhlkeldy@yahoo.com.
LITTLE RASCALS DINNER AND AUCTION: A catered dinner, with live entertainment and live and silent auctions; proceeds benefit the Redmond Learning Center; $50, $90 per couple; 5:30 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m. dinner and auction; Eagle Crest Resort, Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-923-4854.
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.

SATURDAY
May 8
YOUNG MUSICIANS COMPETE: The Cascades Foundation of Musical Arts will host its third annual competition for musicians ages 5-20. Youth will compete in piano, strings, woodwinds, voice and ensembles. Participant applications are available online; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; www.cascadesfoundationmusicalarts.org.
BREAKFAST AT THE 'V’: 7:30 a.m.; pancakes, eggs and meat with coffee or tea; $5.50 a person. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4108, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.
HIGH DESERT CRUISE-IN: The High Desert Mopars host a car show featuring cars of all types, a raffle, awards and more; free for spectators, $10 to register a car; 8 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. show and shine; Albertsons, 1655 S.W. Odem Medo Road, Redmond; 541-548-4895.
CONFERENCE FOR PARENTS AND TEENS: A DVD Conference by Alex and Brett Harris, “Do Hard Things,” challenging teens to rebel against the low expectations of today’s culture and choose to “do hard things” for the glory of God; $10 advance; $15 at the door; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Redmond Community Church Auditorium, 237 N.W. Ninth St., Redmond; James,541-408-1278.
INTENSIVE CRITIQUE WORKSHOP: “Learn How to Give it and Get it.” Sponsored by Central Oregon Writers Guild. Guest speaker is author and writing instructor Mike Lankford. Deadline to submit 10 pages for critique is May 1; $10 guild members; $15 nonmembers; and $7 at the door for non-readers; 9 a.m.-noon; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; Lindy,541-408-6306 or www.CentralOregonWritersGuild.com.
RAKU POTTERY SALE: The Raku Artists of Central Oregon host a sale of handcrafted pottery; free admission; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-593-9652.
ART ON THE RIVER: Featuring art exhibits, sales and demonstrations; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-4244 or mhlkeldy@yahoo.com.
CHICKEN COOP TOUR: Tour approximately 25 chicken coops in Central Oregon; tour booklets will provide a map to the coops; proceeds benefit Together for Children, Healing Reins Therapeutic Riding Center and Bend’s Community Center’s Feed the Hungry program; $8 or five items of nonperishable food; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 541-420-2588, lizbend5@yahoo.com or www.bendchickens.com.
MOTHER’S DAY EVE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: Buckboard Productions presents interactive murder mystery dinner theater; reservations recommended; $55; 5 p.m.; Coyote Ranch, 1368 S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-7700.
“MAD CITY CHICKENS”: A screening of the film about raising urban chickens, with a discussion of how to keep urban chickens and more; proceeds benefit NeighborImpact’s food bank; $8 in advance, $10 at the door; 7 p.m., doors open 5:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-244-2536 or 541chicken@gmail.com.
COSMIC SWIM: Disco lights, music 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.

MONDAY
May 10
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 May 11, 8 a.m. to noon.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6325.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed; 1-6 p.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 800-GIVE LIFE.
DOWNTOWN REDMOND: Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee; 5 p.m.; Redmond Fire and Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
CREATE YOUR OWN CERAMIC ART: Ages 5 and up. Kids can paint their ceramics and pick them up after glazing. Hosted by RAPRD; $20; 6-8 p.m.; Painted People Ceramics, 239 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.

TUESDAY
May 11
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.

WEDNESDAY
May 12
PARK DISTRICT: 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.
HISTORY: Redmond Historical Commission; 2 p.m.; Redmond Museum, 529 S.W. Seventh St. 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;
7 p.m.; Redmond Fire and Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.

THURSDAY
May 13
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell; bring a lunch; free; noon-1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
JOINT WORKSHOP: Redmond City Council, Deschutes County Commission; 7 a.m., council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
TEEN THURSDAY PROM NAILS: Bring nail polish or use ours and learn about “manis and pedis.” Guys can participate too. Grades 6 to 12. Free; 3:15-4:45 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1063.
CENTRAL OREGON LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL CEREMONY: The Redmond Police Department honors men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving the citizens of Oregon; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Community Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-5191.
COMPUTER ESSENTIALS II: Get comfortable with the computer by exploring the start menu, Windows accessories, and creating and filing documents. Minimal keyboarding skills and mouse familiarity recommended; $49; Class continues May 20, 6 pm to 9 pm; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7270.
LEARN TO KNIT: For ages 8 and up. Learn to cast on, knit, purl and cast-off. Get basic instruction on how to read patterns. Includes a reference book that students can keep. Hosted by RAPRD; $25; 6-7 p.m.; Enchanted Yarns, 515 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
ALASDAIR FRASER AND NATALIE HAAS: The duo perform Scottish fiddle and cello music; $20 or $25; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

FRIDAY
May 14
CREATING A RÉSUMÉ IN WORD: Learn to create a résumé using Microsoft Word. Prerequisites: “Getting Started with Computer Software” or familiarity with Microsoft Office programs. Registration required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or jenniferp@deschuteslibrary.org.
TRIP TO KAH-NEE-TA: For ages 9 to 17. Enjoy the natural hot springs in a double Olympic-sized mineral pool. Mini golf available. Transportation is provided; $25; 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

SATURDAY
May 15
PHOTOGRAPHY II: Get more out of your digital camera. Bring your digital camera and user guide. Prerequisite: Photography Level I or some computer and digital camera experience; $59; Class continues May 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7270.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: William Sullivan presents a slide show, “New Hikes in Southern Oregon”; free; 1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1032 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
BINGO: Doors open at noon. Bingo games are held on the third Saturday of each month. Hosted by RAPRD; minimum buy-in $14; 1 p.m.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7275.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Pete Nelson talks about his book “I Thought You Were Dead”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
STRAIGHT NO CHASER: The 10-voice male a cappella group performs pop music; $34 in advance, $39 day of show; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a spring concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring the Central Oregon Mastersingers, the Cascade Chorale, Melissa Bagwell and James Knox; free, but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-317-3941 or www.cosymphony.com.

SUNDAY
May 16
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a spring concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring the Central Oregon Mastersingers, the Cascade Chorale, Melissa Bagwell and James Knox; free, but a ticket is required; 2 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-317-3941 or www.cosymphony.com.

MONDAY
May 17
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOODMOBILE: Blood donations needed; 1-6 p.m.; Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 S.W. State Highway 126, Powell Butte; 800-GIVE LIFE.
INTERMEDIATE FLASH ANIMATION CLASS: Preregistration required; $59; Mondays through May 24 from 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu.
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY SPRING CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a spring concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring the Central Oregon Mastersingers, the Cascade Chorale, Melissa Bagwell and James Knox; free, but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-317-3941 or www.cosymphony.com.

TUESDAY
May 18
USING ONLINE DATABASES: Find out about electronic databases and learn how to search Magazines Online, the library’s full-text magazine database. Space is limited. Preregistration is required; free; 9-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; Lesli,541-312-1055.
“CANADIAN RESEARCH”: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Grace Miller; free; 10 a.m.; Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978,541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
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; 800-GIVE LIFE.
TODDLER ART: Ages 2 to 4. Dabble in the world of art with fingers and toes. This class will be on Butterfly Art. All classes are parent participatory and require an adult for assisted play. Parent gets to create for free with their paid child; $5; 12:30-1:15 p.m.; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Activity Center, 335 S.E. Jackson St., Redmond; 541-548-7275.
“PETER PAN”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the classic play about Never-Never Land and children who never grow old; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.
BILL HILLAR: Bill Hillar talks about human trafficking and his experience as the real-life father who inspired the movie “Taken”; $5; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-948-6428 or www.cooath.org.
REFUGEE ALL-STARS: A reggae, calypso and dance-pop performance by musicians who escaped civil war in Sierra Leone; $25 or $30; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

WEDNESDAY
May 19
“MAXED OUT — LESSONS ON CREDIT CARDS”: Part of NeighborImpact’s financial fitness series. Watch and discuss a documentary about the credit card industry. Preregistration required; free; 6-8 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541-318-7506, ext. 109 or somerh@neighborimpact.org.
“PETER PAN”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the classic play about Never-Never Land and children who never grow old; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.

THURSDAY
May 20
RAISE THE ROOF FUNDRAISING DINNER: Dinner, silent and live auctions for Habitat For Humanity. Keynote speaker is Bob Grimm, former NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings. Tickets are available at the Redmond HFH Restore, 1242 S. Highway 97; $25; Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m., live auction at 7:45 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-1406.
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.
“PETER PAN”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the classic play about Never-Never Land and children who never grow old; $10 in advance, $12 at the door; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.