Event Calendar

Rockchuck Ramble
Registration is now open for the annual Redmond Rockchuck Ramble Fun Run, held July 3. Top prize is $507. Entry fee is $10 and includes a t-shirt. Registration forms available online at www.visitredmondoregon.com and at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, and at Joe A Lochner Insurance Agency, Inc. State Farm Insurance. Information: 541-548-6023.

Nominate a centennial pet
Honoring Redmond’s Centennial this year, the Humane Society of Redmond is hosting a Centennial Dog & Cat Contest. One lucky dog and cat will be selected by a panel of judges as the grand prize winner. Prizes will be awarded. Entry forms can be submitted now through June 15. Entry forms are available online at www.redmondhumane.org and at the shelter, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave. Please include a photo and brief paragraph stating why your dog or cat should win the title of Centennial Dog or Centennial Cat. Entry fee is $10. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond. Information: 541-923-0882.

Sign up for Smith Rock Classic
Redmond Parks Foundation and Humane Society of Redmond was selected as an official charity for the 2010 Smith Rock Sunrise Summer Classic Half Marathon. The 7th annual run is set for July 10 at Smith Rock State Park. Redmond Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Redmond Area Park and Recreation District and the Redmond Parks Department. They are soliciting runners and walkers to participate in the 5 and 10K event and volunteers. The event also hosts the Central Oregon Pumpkin Company Rock Race for Kids, for children preschool through fifth grade. Information: www.smithrockrace.com/charities.htm.

WEDNESDAY
June 2
“IT’S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Christopher Wolsko presents “Why Not Gross National Happiness? Contemporary Obstacles to Psychological Well-Being”; the lecture explores what we need to be happy, with a focus on psychology; 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.

THURSDAY
June 3
GOLF BENEFIT: Play 18 holes of golf; must register for tee time; proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon; $49; 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-923-4653.
EVERGREEN MEMORIES: Share memories of Redmond Union High School, Redmond Junior High and Evergreen Elementary, tours and refreshments, 2-4 p.m.; 437 S.W. Ninth St.; 541-923-4865.

FRIDAY
June 4
SPRING 2010 PHYSICAL FITNESS CHALLENGE: Presented by the OSU/COCC Military Science Clubs. Two minute push ups and sit ups and a two mile run. Prizes awarded to the top three in male and female groups. Free t-shirts to the first 75 entrants. Open to the public; free for students, staff and military. All others donations are suggested to help benefit Caring For Troops; Central Oregon Community College, Mazama Gymnasium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3143.
BALLOONS OVER BEND: The eighth annual event includes a balloon launch and breakfast; free; 6-7:30 a.m.; Riverbend Park, Southwest Columbia Street and Southwest Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.balloonsoverbend.com.
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: Classic and custom cars; 5 p.m.; Great American Furniture, 732 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-4895.
BELLUS VOCIS AND CENTRAL SINGERS: The Central Oregon Community College choirs perform a spring concert, under the direction of James Knox; $6, $5 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; First United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-383-7510.
LIVE MUSIC: Leif James will open the cafe’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Smokey, raspy, soulful blues; free; 7 p.m.; Cross Creek Cafe, 507 SW 8th St., Redmond; 541-548-2883.

SATURDAY
June 5
DINNER AND DANCING: Prime rib dinner with all the trimmings followed by dancing; dinner $10 per person; $6 dance; Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Dancing from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.
BALLOONS OVER BEND: The eighth annual event includes dozens of hot air balloons, live music, juggling, face painting, vendors, a night glow in Riverbend Park and more; free; 6 a.m. balloon launch and breakfast in Riverbend Park, 10 a.m. festival opens, 8:30 p.m. night glow; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.balloonsoverbend.com.
PLANT SALE: Perennials and annuals for sale. Proceeds benefit the Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon. Sponsored by Central Oregon Retired Educators Association; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, 1113 S.W. Black Butte Blvd., Redmond; 541-548-3188.
WINDOWS VISTA ESSENTIALS: Class to explore the basic elements of Windows Vista. Learn time-saving techniques using Windows Explorer and My Computer. Master file management and other features. Prerequisite: keyboarding skills and mouse familiarity; $59; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu.
YARD SALE FUNDRAISER: A sale of gently used items, with a bake sale, cake walk, barbecue and games; proceeds benefit Camp Sunrise; free admission; 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Redmond-Sisters Hospice, 732 S.W. 23rd St., Redmond; 541-548-7483.
BINGO BASH: Play bingo in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon; ages 18 and older; $65; 3 p.m.; Bingo benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs, 531 N.W. Elm Ave., Redmond; 541-526-0182.
LUAU ON THE HIGH DESERT: Featuring dinner, dancing by The Hokulea Dancers, an auction and a DJ; proceeds benefit the Redmond Panther Booster Club; $50 per couple; 6 p.m.; Juniper Golf Course, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-419-5150.
NIGHT OF POSSIBILITIES: With live and silent auction, appetizers and live music by Lino; proceeds benefit The Opportunity Foundation’s Life Skills Program; $35, $65 per couple; 6:30-9 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St., Bend; 541-548-2611, smichaels@ofco.org or www.ofco.org.

SUNDAY
June 6
BALLOONS OVER BEND: The eighth annual event includes dozens of hot air balloons, live music, juggling, face painting, vendors and more; free; 6 a.m. balloon launch and breakfast in Riverbend Park, 10 a.m. festival opens; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.balloonsoverbend.com.
HEAVEN CAN WAIT: 5K walk and run to benefit Sara’s Project; $20-30, $40 on race day; 7:30-8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race begins; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-389-0756 or www.heavencanwait.org.
CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND: “Back Home in the U.S.A.,” featuring works by David Holsinger, Percy Grainger, Sammy Nestico 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.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Sujatha Hampton discusses her novel “As It Was Written”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.

MONDAY
June 7
REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors selling fresh produce. Debit cards and Oregon Trail cards accepted; noon-6 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-504-7862 or www.redmondfarmersmarket.com.

TUESDAY
June 8
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.
HOW TO DRY FOOD: Hands-on workshop to learn the principles of drying food and how to practice safe preparation. Taught by the OSU Extension Service; $15; Registration deadline is June 4.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-6088 or glenda.hyde@oregonstate.edu.
REDMOND BAND OF BROTHERS: Weekly lunch. All branches of military welcome; 12:30 p.m.; Rumors, 250 N.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-5675.
TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Featuring a variety of vendors selling baked goods, produce, meats and more; free; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637.

WEDNESDAY
June 9
PARK BOARD: 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
SCHOOL BOARD: 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., Cline Falls Station, 100 N.W. 67th St.

THURSDAY
June 10
SISTERS RODEO SLACK PERFORMANCE: Featuring roping, riding, steer wrestling and more; free; 8 a.m.; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67667 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; 541-549-0121.

FRIDAY
June 11
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: Classic and custom cars; 5 p.m.; Great American Furniture, 732 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-4895.
SISTERS RODEO: A PRCA rodeo performance with roping, riding, steer wrestling and more; $12, free ages 12 and younger; 7 p.m.; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67667 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; 541-549-0121.

SATURDAY
June 12
CENTRAL OREGON DRESSAGE CLASSIC: Watch more than 60 horses and riders in a nationally recognized dressage show; donations benefit NeighborImpact; donations of nonperishable food requested; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Rim Rock Riders Arena, 17037 S.W. Alfalfa Road, Powell Butte; 541-617-7872 or www.centraloregondressage.com.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST AT THE V: Biscuits and gravy with sausage and scrambled eggs; $6.50 per person; $5.50 seniors; 8:30-10:30 a.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.
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.
SISTERS RODEO: Featuring a parade and a PRCA rodeo performance with roping, riding, steer wrestling and more; $12-$18; 9:30 a.m. parade, 1 and 7 p.m. rodeo; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67667 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; 541-549-0121.

SUNDAY
June 13
CENTRAL OREGON DRESSAGE CLASSIC: Watch more than 60 horses and riders in a nationally recognized dressage show; donations benefit NeighborImpact; donations of nonperishable food requested; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Rim Rock Riders Arena, 17037 S.W. Alfalfa Road, Powell Butte; 541-617-7872 or www.centraloregondressage.com.
SISTERS RODEO: Featuring a buckaroo breakfast and a PRCA rodeo performance with roping, riding, steer wrestling and more; attendees encouraged to wear pink and donate to Sara’s Project; $12-$18; 1 p.m.; Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67667 U.S. Highway 20, Sisters; 541-549-0121.

MONDAY
June 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 June 15, 8 a.m. to noon.; Redmond Senior Center, 325 N.W. Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6325.
REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: Vendors selling fresh produce. Debit cards and Oregon Trail cards accepted; noon-6 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-504-7862 or www.redmondfarmersmarket.com.

TUESDAY
June 15
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.
REDMOND BAND OF BROTHERS: Weekly lunch. All branches of military welcome; 12:30 p.m.; Rumors, 250 N.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-5675.
STAND TALL DON’T FALL: Presentation geared for senior citizens will teach simple balance and strengthening exercises to reduce the risk of falling; free; 1-2 p.m.; Peak Performance Physical Therapy, 450 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Redmond; 541-923-0410.
TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Featuring a variety of vendors selling baked goods, produce, meats and more; free; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637.

FRIDAY
June 18
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: Classic and custom cars; 5 p.m.; Great American Furniture, 732 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-4895.

SATURDAY
June 19
SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION: Experience the importance of the solstice with presentations, displays, activities and solar viewing; $4, $3 children, free for nature center members; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; 541-593-4394.
SUMMER SHOOT-OUT MARBLE TOURNAMENT: Learn to play marbles and then play in a tournament, with lawn games, picnic and more; tournament play requires teams of two; registration required; proceeds benefit the Deschutes County Historical Society; $20 per team; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Des Chutes Historical Museum, 129 N.W. Idaho Ave., Bend; 541-389-1813 or www.deschuteshistory.org.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Evelyn Hess talks about her book “To the Woods”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-737-4620.

SUNDAY
June 20
DEMOLITION DERBY: The Bend Lions Club hosts a derby; proceeds benefit the club’s charitable causes; $12, $7 ages 7-12, free ages 6 and younger; 11 a.m. gates open, 1 p.m. derby; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-388-1169.