Event calendar

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 at www.redmond.k12.or.us.

THURSDAY

Dec. 16

CENTRAL OREGON WRITERS GUILD’S HOLIDAY SOCIAL: The annual event will feature a Readers Showcase with several members presenting their short stories, personal essays and poetry. Everyone welcome. Refreshments will be served, members please bring finger foods to share; free; 6:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-923-0896, elsiemariewrites@gmail.com or www.CentralOregonWritersGuild.com.

“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.

HOLIDAY ORGAN CONCERT: Musician Mark Oglesby plays a holiday concert and Christmas carol sing-along; donations accepted; 7 p.m.; Community Presbyterian Church, 529 N.W. 19th St., Redmond; 541-548-3367.

CRR FIRE: Crooked River Ranch Fire Protection District board of directors meeting; public welcome; workshop begins at 6:30 p.m.; regular meeting at 7 p.m.; CRR fire hall, 6971 S.W. Shad Rd.; 541-923-6776.

FRIDAY

Dec. 17

AUTHOR VISIT: Sheri Rose Shepherd speaks at Women’s Christmas Tea; 7 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161.

SATURDAY

Dec. 18

REDMOND GRANGE BREAKFAST: Featuring biscuits and gravy, hash browns, scrambled eggs, coffee, hot chocolate and more; $5, $3 ages 12 and younger; 7-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond.

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.

“A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, REVISED”: Free; 2 p.m.; Community Presbyterian Church, 529 N.W. 19th St., Redmond; 541-548-3367.

SUNDAY

Dec. 19

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.

MONDAY

Dec. 20

CHILDREN’S CRAFT PROGRAM: Make an awesome gift to give to someone special this holiday. All materials provided. Open to ages 6–11; free; 1-2:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

TUESDAY

Dec. 21

PUBLIC ART: Redmond Commission for Art in Public Places meeting; public welcome; 4:30 p.m.; 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

PLANNING COMMISSION: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission meeting, public welcome; 7 p.m.; 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

“SHARING OUR FAVORITE GENEALOGY STORIES”: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program followed by a holiday potluck; free; 10 a.m.; 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.

WEDNESDAY

Dec. 22

OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Abby’s Pizza, 1938 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-330-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.

LIVING NATIVITY: The Christmas story comes alive with this outdoor display of the manger scene. Warm up after with a cup of hot chocolate and seasonal refreshments inside; free; 6-8 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161.

THURSDAY

Dec. 23

LIVING NATIVITY: The Christmas story comes alive with this outdoor display of the manger scene. Warm up after with a cup of hot chocolate and seasonal refreshments inside; free; 6-8 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-548-4161.

Class aimed at new farmers

The OSU Extension Small Farms Program is offering a course to provide beginning specialty crop and livestock farmers with tools and knowledge to manage the biological and financial risks of farming. Participants will assess their farm enterprise and gain the ability to develop a whole farm plan. This program targets farmers in their first five years of farm business. A mix of OSU faculty, experienced farmers, and other professionals will present information and resources vital to developing a sustainable farm.

Topics include strategic planning, farm operations, farm finance, marketing, production and managing liability.

Class dates are on the following Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m.: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, 16, 23, March 2, 9.

A farm tour is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, and registration includes the Living on a Few Acres Conference on March 5, along with a workbook and light meals.

Cost is $200 per person or $350 for two people from the same farm.

For more information, contact Dana Martin at 541-548-6088, ext. 7957, or dana.martin@oregonstate.edu. Register online at http://smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/central-oregon-growing-farms-workshop-series.

Eagle Crest holiday light display

Starfest at Eagle Crest is a festiv e holiday light display through Jan. 3, 5:50-9:30 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road; www.eagle-crest.com.