Event calendar

WEDNESDAY

Dec. 8

HISTORY: Redmond Historical Commission meeting, public welcome; 2 p.m.; Redmond Museum, 529 S.W. Seventh Ave.; agenda includes discussion of the Greater Redmond Historical Society; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

SCHOOLS: 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; 7 p.m.; Cline Falls Station; 100 N.W. 67th St.; 541-504-5000.

THURSDAY

Dec. 9

COCC GETTING STARTED WORKSHOP: Learn about admissions, financial aid and student services; 6 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Boyle Education Center, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7500.

FRIDAY

Dec. 10

FREE CLOTHING: Community donations, free to those in need; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-508-6262.

HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs under the direction of James Knox with soloist Lindy Gravelle; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living; $15; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.coril.org.

SATURDAY

Dec. 11

TEDDY BEAR TEA: Mrs. Claus leads a story time accompanied by holiday tea party; each child receives a teddy bear; proceeds benefit Camp Sunrise; $8.50, $12.50 children; 10 a.m. and noon; Juniper Golf Course, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; 541-548-7483.

PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Have your pet take a photo 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 Thrift & Gifts, 1776 S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-4428.

ART PARTY: Ambiance Art Co-op Christmas party; everyone welcome; 3-7 p.m.; wine and hors d’voeuvres will be served and lots of Christmas ornaments on display; 435 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; 541-548-8115.

SANTA PHOTOS WITH LIVE REINDEER: Christmas trees for sale, Douglas $15, Noble $5 per foot. All proceeds go to Redmond Reign 18U Fastpitch team; $10 per photo; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-233-3537.

SUNDAY

Dec. 12

SANTA PHOTOS WITH LIVE REINDEER: Christmas trees for sale, Douglas $15, Noble $5 per foot. All proceeds go to Redmond Reign 18U Fastpitch team; $10 per photo; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-233-3537.

HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs under the direction of James Knox with soloist Lindy Gravelle; proceeds benefit Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living; $15; 3 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.coril.org.

“LIGHT UP A LIFE”: Light a candle in honor of loved ones; followed by a reception; free; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Redmond-Sisters Hospice, 732 S.W. 23rd St., Redmond; 541-548-7483 or brvhospice@bendbroadband.com.

CHOIR PERFORMANCE: More than 40 voices sing the music of the season. “Christ is Come” combines carols and contemporary compositions for the season, children’s voices and drama help to tell the story of Christmas; free; 6-7 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161.

MONDAY

Dec. 13

JAZZ CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Big Band Jazz performs under the direction of Andy Warr. Tickets available at the door or in advance at the COCC Box Office at the Information Office in Boyle Education Center during business hours; $10, $8 students and seniors; 7:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7260.

DURAC: Downtown Urban Renewal District Advisory Committee meeting, public welcome; 5 p.m.; 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.ci.or.us.

TUESDAY

Dec. 14

CITY COUNCIL: Redmond City Council meetings; public welcome; 6:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; 777 S.W. Deschutes Avenue; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

WEDNESDAY

Dec. 15

SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond School Board meeting; public welcome; listening session 4 p.m.; meeting 5:30 p.m.; Lynch Elementary School, 1314 S.W. Kalama Ave.; agenda includes appointment of a new board member, agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.

THURSDAY

Dec. 16

“JOY TO YOU & ME”: A presentation of the play, which features a series of classic theater vignettes; proceeds benefit Toys for Tots; donation of unwrapped toys encouraged; 7 p.m.; Elton Gregory Middle School, 1220 N.W. Upas Ave., Redmond; 541-526-6440.

Special luncheon for new/oldcomers

Newcomers and old are welcome to a luncheon at Juniper Golf Course on Monday, Dec. 13, at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $12, and Christmas carols will be sung by students from Redmond High School. Contact Barbara Welsh at 541-410-5843 for reservations.

Holiday magic concerts

Central Oregon Community College’s Cascade Chorale will present the sixth annual “Holiday Magic” concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12, at Summit High School Auditorium.

James W. Knox, assistant professor of music at COCC, will direct the Cascade Chorale in a wide variety of Christmas selections. The Friday and Sunday concerts will feature sacred and popular holiday music performed by the 80-voice Cascade Chorale with a full orchestra. Selections will include a “Symphony of Carols and Gloria,” selections from the suite “Many Moods of Christmas,” “Alleluyah Sasa,” “The Snow,” “Drummer Boy” and selections from Handel’s “Messiah.” Lindy Gravelle, local artist, soloist and songwriter, will also perform.

The matinee concert on Saturday, Dec. 11, will be geared for children. It will feature the Bend Children’s Choir and will conclude with a sing-a-long. Admission for this concert is free, but seats are limited. To ensure seating, contact Knox at 541-383-7402 or Jim Lee at 541-771-6184 for the free tickets.

This is a fundraising event for Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living.

Tickets for the Friday and Sunday concerts cost $15 and are available at www.coril.org or by calling 541-771-6184.

Giving Trees and Toys for Tots

The Lions Clubs in Redmond have Gift Giving Trees ready for community donations for less fortunate children who may not receive a present to open this Christmas.

If you know of a child in need, come to Big Country RV and fill out a Lion’s gift request tag. The tags will describe the children and their gift requests. The Lions gift giving trees are located at Big Country RV in Redmond, on Highway 97, exit 112 at Canal Blvd.

Those wanting to donate a gift can select a tag off the tree, purchase the gift, wrap it and return it to the tree before Dec. 20. The Lions Clubs in Bend and Redmond will deliver the gifts to the children. Cash donations are also appreciated and the Lions Club will do the shopping.

The Redmond VFW Post 4108 and the Marine Corps League are collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots through Dec. 20.

In Redmond, donations sites are at the following locations: American General Financial Services, Applebee’s, Best Signs, Big R, Bi-Mart, Countrywide Insurance, High Desert Real Estate, Home Federal-Veterans Way, Home Federal-Sixth & Highland, Les Schwab Tire Store, Northwest Credit Union, Peak Performance, Premier West Bank, Ray’s, Sonic Drive-in, Starbucks, Sterling Bank, U.S. Bank, VFW Post 4108, and Washington Federal.