Event calendar

WEDNESDAY

Dec. 1

REDMOND COUNCIL OF LIBRARY TEENS: Monthly meeting. Get involved in planning library activities, community service projects, book sharing and more. New members always welcome. For grades 6-12; 3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.

THURSDAY

Dec. 2

CERAMICS SALE: COCC art students, faculty and volunteers present uniquely handcrafted ceramics for sale in Pence Hall; free admission; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.

HOLIDAY CONCERT: Holiday concert featuring the Cascade Brass Quintet and singer Michelle Van Handel; free; 7 p.m.; Community Presbyterian Church, 529 N.W. 19th St., Redmond; 541-548-3367.

COIC: Central Oregon Intergovern­mental Council meeting, 5:30 p.m.; public welcome; agenda includes consideration of an EDA loan proposal and appointments to the Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee; 2363 S.W. Glacier Place, Redmond; 541-548-9523.

BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY CHRISTMAS: The Los Angeles-based hipsters perform yuletide classics; $40; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

FRIDAY

Dec. 3

CERAMICS SALE: See Dec. 2 for details.

CHRISTMAS KAYAKERS FLOAT: Kayaks and canoes decorated with lights paddle a loop beginning at the bridge at Galveston Avenue; free; 4:15 p.m. gathering, 5 p.m. float; Mirror Pond, Deschutes River at Drake Park, Bend; 541-330-9586.

STARLITE GALA: Featuring live entertainment, gourmet dinner, live and silent auctions and dancing; proceeds benefit St. Thomas Academy of Redmond; $60; 5:30 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-923-3390.

SATURDAY

Dec. 4

CATTLEMEN’S COWBOY CHRIST­MAS GIFT SHOW: open to the public; free; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 N.W. Rippling River Court, Bend; 541-389-3111.

CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, an illumination of the ranch Christmas tree and more; free; 10 a.m., 2 p.m. parade, 4:15 p.m. tree lighting; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-548-8939.

ART SHOW: Hosted by the American Association of University Women in Redmond, proceeds from the sale of items will go toward scholarships that will be awarded to graduating senior girls in the Redmond School District; 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Area Home Furnishings, 418 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond.

TEMPLE GRANDIN: The Oregon Cattlemen’s Association’s Annual Convention presents world-renowned cattle care advocate Temple Grandin; $10; 10:30 a.m.; The Riverhouse Hotel & Convention Center, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-389-3111.

FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 27th annual event showcases decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and more; music, refreshments, visits with Santa, an auction of trees, and more; proceeds benefit Redmond-Sisters Hospice; free daytime family festivities, $40 evening event; 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. family festivities, 5 p.m. evening gala, 7:30 p.m. tree auction; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-7483.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Have a photo of your pet taken with Santa Claus; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; free with donation to the Humane Society; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock, Redmond; 541-923-0882.

BELLUS VOCIS CHOIR FALL CONCERT: The choir performs

under the direction of James Knox; $6, $5 students and seniors; 2 p.m.,

doors open 1:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Wille Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7510.

“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $17 in advance, $20 at the door; $6 ages 12 and younger in advance, $7 at the door; 3 and 7 pm.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-390-7549 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.

BARN DANCE: Barn dance featuring music by Sisters band “Frenchy Z and the Lost Call”; sponsored by the Central Oregon ManKind Project; free; 6-10 p.m.; High Desert Community Grange, 62855 Powell Butte Road, Bend; 541-389-1783.

HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER: Redmond School of Dance presents a Central Oregon version of the classic ballet; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-6957.

SUNDAY

Dec. 5

PHOTOS WITH FRONTIER SANTA: Take pictures with a Victorian-era Father Christmas and listen to live music by the Thorn Hollow String Band; proceeds benefit the museum’s educational programs; $10 plus museum admission, $5 for museum members; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

“HIGH DESERT NUTCRACKER”: Redmond School of Dance presents the classic holiday ballet, in a style inspired by Central Oregon people and culture; $5; 2 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-6957 or http://redmondschoolofdance.com.

BELLUS VOCIS CHOIR FALL CONCERT: See Dec. 4 for details.

“THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $17 in advance, $20 at the door; $6 ages 12 and younger in advance, $7 at the door; 3 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St., Bend; 541-390-7549 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.

TUESDAY

Dec. 7

CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council meeting; 7 pm.; public welcome; special agenda includes discussion of Juniper Golf Course; 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; www.ci.redmond.or.us.

PLANNING: Redmond Planning Commission meeting; public welcome; 7 p.m.; 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; www.ci.redmond.or.us.

BEND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY: free; 10 a.m. “Beginning Genealogy,” 11:45 a.m. “How To Use the FamilySearch.org Website”; Rock Arbor Villa, Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978,541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.

THURSDAY

Dec. 8

HISTORY: Redmond Historical Commission meeting; public welcome; 2 p.m.; 529 S.W. 7th St.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond School Board meeting; public welcome; 5:30 p.m.; 145 S.E. Salmon Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.

FIRE BOARD: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1 board of directors meeting; 7 p.m.; Cline Falls Station; 100 N.W. 67th St.; 541-504-5000.

Parks and Rec offerings

Redmond Area Park and Recreation District reminds the public that completed rosters and full payment for Men’s City League Basketball are due Dec. 16. A late fee of $25 applies if the deadline is missed. The registration deadline for Girls Youth Hoops, Boys Youth Hoops for seventh and eighth grades and Cheerleading for Youth Hoops is also Dec. 16.

A Painted People Ceramics workshop is also being offered. With the holidays just around the corner, what better time to make a one-of-a-kind gift for that very special person in your life. A variety of paints like crackling paints that look like cobblestones, paints that puff like snow, and so much more. You can really get creative and come up with something truly special. You paint it, they glaze and fire it, and you pick it up five days later. Also in December Wire Wrapping/Jewelry Making is offered at Britz Beads. Whether you are new to wire jewelry making or looking for fresh projects, you will discover creative ways to use wire, beads and various bindings. With the new techniques you learn and your creative imagination, you will be unstoppable.

For more information or to sign up for any RAPRD programs, call 548-7275 or visit www.raprd.org.