Event Calendar

Rec district offerings
The Redmond Area Park and Recreation District is offering hiking trips and has partnered with local businesses to offer a variety of other outdoor recreation programs.
Central Oregon and Current Experiences is running whitewater kayak programs, including introduction to whitewater kayaking classes, day camps and a few overnight campouts. Smith Rock climbing guides are offering rock climbing instruction, and Outdoor Quest will teach how to use a GPS and how to survive in the wilderness in an emergency situation. Sessions begin in July and continue all summer. Register now for these and many other recreation programs that are happening at your local park and recreation district. Call 541-548-7275 or visit www.raprd.org for more information.

Sponsored band camp for middle schoolers
Cascade Community School of Music will offer a band camp for middle school students the week of August 23. The camp has been generously underwritten with a grant from the Roundhouse Foundation and tuition for the entire week is only $45. The camp features specialists who can give beginning and intermediate students individualized attention. Contact the Cascade Community School of Music at 541-382-6866 for details, or register on the school’s website at www.ccschoolofmusic.org. The school is located (for the time being) at 2150 N.E. Studio Road in Bend.

WEDNESDAY
July 7
STORY TIME, PRESCHOOL PARADE: Ages 3–5 years; 10:15 a.m.; second story time at 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT: Part of NeighborImpact’s financial fitness series. Learn about financial planning, managing income and spending, tracking expenses and creating a spending plan. Registration required; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; 541-548-2380.
MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Local rockers Audiolized, food, beer and wine vendors on site; free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-504-6878 or www.musicinthecanyon.com.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Jane Kirkpatrick talks about her novel “An Absence So Great”; free; 7 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
“LAMPPOST REUNION”: TWB Productions presents the play by Louis LaRusso, about five friends in a bar in New Jersey, as a pub theater production; dinner included; adult themes; $45; 7:30 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner; Cafe Alfresco, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-923-2599.

THURSDAY
July 8
STORY TIME, BABY STEPS: Ages 0–18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “Mystic River” by Dennis Lehane; bring a lunch; free; noon; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1064 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
TEEN PROGRAM, CRAZY CRAFTACULAR: Spend an afternoon being creative and make a wind chime. All materials provided. For grades 6-12; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
JOINT WORKSHOP: Deschutes County Commission and Redmond City Council meeting, public welcome, 7 a.m., council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.;agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
CENTENNIAL: Redmond Centennial Advisory Committee meeting, public welcome 5 p.m., city hall, 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.
JEAN WELLS ARTIST RECEPTION: Meet Jean Wells-Keenan, the 2010 Quilt Show poster artist, enjoy live music by Katie Cavanaugh, refreshments and more during this popular Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show event; 3-6:30 p.m.; High Desert Gallery, 281 W. Cascade Ave., Sisters; 541-549-6250.
“LAMPPOST REUNION”: TWB Productions presents the play by Louis LaRusso, about five friends in a bar in New Jersey, as a pub theater production; dinner included; adult themes; $45; 7:30 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner; Cafe Alfresco, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-923-2599.

FRIDAY
July 9
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Diane Hammond talks about her book “Seeing Stars”; free; 4 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866.
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: Classic and custom cars; 5 p.m.; Great American Furniture, 732 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-4895.
“WHO SHOT THE SHERIFF?”: Buckboard Productions presents interactive murder mystery dinner theater; reservations requested; $60; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Coyote Ranch, 1368 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-7700.
ORIGINAL AMERICANA MUSIC: Performed by Allan Byer on the restaurant’s patio; 6-9 p.m.; Cafe Alfresco, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-923-2599.

SATURDAY
July 10
SUNRISE SUMMER CLASSIC: 5K, 10K and half-marathon races, with a kids rock race; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; registration required; $15-$45 to race, kids race free, spectators free; 6:15 a.m. half marathon, 7 a.m. 5K and 10K, 7:30 a.m. kids race; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 N.E. Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne; 541-388-1860 or www.smithrockrace.com.
CHURCH YARD SALE: Proceeds benefit church missions; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 S.W. State Highway 126, Powell Butte; 541-548-3066.
DIRT DIGGERS’ SCRAMBLE: Ninth annual golf tournament hosted by Camp Fire USA Central Oregon; proceeds benefit the programs and services provided by the Camp Fire USA Central Oregon Council; $140 includes 18 holes, cart, continental breakfast and barbecue lunch; 8 a.m. shotgun start, 7 a.m. registration; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-382-4682 or campfirechristine@bendbroadband.com.
FLAPJACK FRENZY: Eat pancakes as a benefit for Teen Challenge; RSVP requested; $5, $3 ages 10 and younger; 8-11 a.m.; Central Oregon Men’s Center, 435 N.E. Burnside Ave., Bend; 541-678-5272.

MONDAY
July 12
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS: Each Class is eight hours, over two consecutive four-hour days. Call to enroll; AARP member $12, Non-member $14; Class continues July 13, 8 a.m.-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.
LET’S FIND NEMO!: One of Disney’s most-loved movies “Finding Nemo” will be shown for everyone to enjoy; 1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
DURAC: Meeting to discuss plans for urban renewal and identify future projects; 5 p.m.; Redmond Fire & Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave., agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us; 541-504-5000.
LATINO FAMILY NIGHT: Refreshments provided. Spanish speaking staff available; 5-7 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.

TUESDAY
July 13
TODDLER ART: Let your 3-5 year old dabble in art with fingers and toes; $6; 1 p.m.; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, Activity Center, 335 S.E. Jackson St., Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.
FLAVORED OILS, VINEGARS WORKSHOP : Oregon State University Master Food Preserver Carol Nelson and Family and Community Health Instructor Glenda Hyde will help you discover safe preparation, storage and uses of flavored oils and vinegars. Participants can bring a glass bottle and lid that holds a pint or less if they want to take a sample home; 10 a.m.; Class size is limited; $15; register by July 12; OSU Extension Service, 3893 S.W. Airport Way , Redmond; 541-548-6088 or glenda.hyde@oregonstate.edu.
STORY TIME, TODDLIN’ TALES: 18–36 months; 10:15 a.m.; second story time 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
RIVER READERS: A weekly creative program for ages 6-11; 1:30 p.m.; Enjoy stories, games and crafts, all about things wild, wet, and wonderful; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
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
July 14
STORY TIME, PRESCHOOL PARADE: Ages 3–5 years; 10:45 a.m.; Second story time follows at 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
RAPRD: Redmond Area Park and Recreation District board of directors meeting, public welcome, 6:30 a.m., Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way. Agenda at www.raprd.org.
AIRPORT COMMISSION:Redmond Airport Commission, 5:30 p.m., Roberts Field terminal conference room. Agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us
FIRE DISTRICT: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1, board meeting, public welcome, 7 p.m., Redmond Fire and Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.
REDMOND HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING: Meeting to locate and preserve all significant records and artifacts that are of historical importance, public welcome, 2 p.m.; Redmond Museum, 529 S.W. Seventh St., Redmond; 541-504-3038.
SAVING & INVESTING: Learn the importance of saving and investing, including strategies to reduce spending and increase income, in this second in a series class offered by NeighborImpact. Registration required; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 2303 S.W. First St., Redmond; Somer Hartvigsen;541-318-7506, ext. 109 or somerh@neighborimpact.org.
MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Featuring a performance by Americana act CinderBlue; food vendors available; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com.

THURSDAY
July 15
STORY TIME, BABY STEPS: Ages 0–18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
“HOW TO START A BUSINESS”: Covers basic steps needed to open a business. Registration required. http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $15; noon-2 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.
TEEN PROGRAM, VIDEO GAMING: Check out what’s new for our Wii and PS2! Bring in your own games if rated E or T. Snacks provided. For grades 6-12; 1-3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
BARK-B-QUE DINNER: Barbecue with ribs, burgers, hot dogs, potato salad and more; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; $15, $11 ages 12 and younger; 5-8 p.m.; The View Restaurant, Juniper Golf Course, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-923-0882.

FRIDAY
July 16
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: Classic and custom cars; 5 p.m.; Great American Furniture, 732 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-4895.
SATURDAY
July 17
DESCHUTES DASH: The weekend sports festival features triathlons, duathlons, 10K and 5K runs, and youth races, including a kids Splash 'N Dash to benefit The Center Foundation; free for spectators; 8 a.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-318-7388, deschutesdash@freshairsports.com or www.freshairsports.com.
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: Featuring more than 40 activity booths, jump houses, dance and karate demonstrations, food and more; proceeds benefit Saving Grace; free admission, 50 cents per activity ticket, $20 all-day pass; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; 541-385-7988 or www.saving-grace.org.
PINE MOUNTAIN OBSERVATORY LECTURES, THE STARS AND YOU: A discussion about how stars create the essential building blocks of life and how they are distributed throughout the universe. Gain an understanding of the famous “Drake equation” for estimating the likelihood of life elsewhere; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.

SUNDAY
July 18
DESCHUTES DASH: The weekend sports festival features triathlons, duathlons, 10K and 5K runs, and youth races; free for spectators; 8 a.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-318-7388, deschutesdash@freshairsports.com or www.freshairsports.com.

MONDAY
July 19
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
July 20
STORY TIME, TODDLIN’ TALES: 18–36 months; Second story time follows at 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
RIVER READERS: A weekly creative program for ages 6-11. Enjoy stories, games and crafts, all about things wild, wet, and wonderful; Second story time follows at 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
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.
WIRE WRAPPING/JEWELRY MAKING: Ages 9 and up. Create wire jewelry pieces that will impress friends and family. All levels welcome. Parent must attend for 9-12 age group; $15 ID, $19.50 OD (13 years & up), $25 ID, $35.20 OD (9-12 years); 6-8 p.m.; Britz Beads, 249 N.W. 6th St., Suite 2, Redmond; 541-548-7275 or www.raprd.org.

WEDNESDAY
July 21
MUSIC IN ACTION: Rich Glauber is a troubadour/music educator who specializes in creating highly active musical experiences for participants of all ages; Second story time follows at 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
MUSIC IN THE CANYON: John Shipe Trio; free; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-504-6878 or www.musicinthecanyon.com.

THURSDAY
July 22
STORY TIME, BABY STEPS: Ages 0–18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.
CHILDREN’S CONCERT, HORSE CRAZY COWGIRL BAND: Their skilled musicianship will have you stomping and clapping; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.

FRIDAY
July 23
CLASSIC CAR CRUISE IN: Classic and custom cars; 5 p.m.; Great American Furniture, 732 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-548-4895.

SATURDAY
July 24
KIDS’ JAM WITH THE BITTERBRUSH BAND – LIVE!: Children can pick from an array of rhythm instruments and play along with the Bitterbrush Band, performing live Americana music; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.
MINING DAY: Experience the life of a placer miner, stake a claim and pan for gold; $2 panning fee, plus museum admission; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
ORIGINAL AMERICANA MUSIC : Performed by Allan Byer on the restaurant’s patio; 6-9 p.m.; Cafe Alfresco, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-923-2599.
BAT TALK AND WALK: Join biologists from the Deschutes National Forest to learn
more about the fascinating bats of Central Oregon. And, outside after sunset, use special acoustic equipment (“bat
detectors”) to record bat calls and identify species; included in the price of admission; $15 adults, $12 ages 65 and older, $9 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; Call to reserve your spot; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 ext. 241.