Event calendar

Redmond Area Park and Recreation District

Do you know how to swim but you want stroke refinement so you can swim laps?

Learn stroke techniques that will assist you in the ability to swim full laps and swim for fitness every Monday and Wednesday at the Cascade Swim Center. The class will focus on tips and methods to enhance your stroke and challenge you with short distance segments. Participants must be able to swim 25 meters (one pool length) prone or supine. For ages 18 and up, Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 7-March 2, 6-6:30 p.m. Cost is $28.50.

The American Red Cross will teach a dog first aid class for ages 12 and over at the RAPRD Activity Center on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Pet first aid is not the same as human first aid. Enroll in this class and learn how to provide care for your dog in case of an emergency. You’ll learn how to perform rescue breathing, treat shock, respond to choking, stop bleeding, splint bones and handle other sudden illnesses including car sickness. Class cost is $35 and includes a book and DVD to take home.

For more information or to enroll in classes, call 548-7275 or visit www.raprd.org.

Pet adoption special

The Humane Society of Redmond is offering special rates for the adoption of shelter cats and dogs during the Valentine’s holiday week.

The event takes place Monday, Feb. 7 through Monday, Feb. 14 at the Humane Society, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave. Hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Complimentary Valentine gift bags will be given to the first 10 dog adoptions and first 10 cat adoptions.

Adobe software classes

COCC’s Community Learning department is offering a new three-evening class titled “Linking Adobe Suite Software” on Thursdays, Feb. 17, Feb. 24 and March 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. Location is the COCC Bend Campus. Participants with experience in Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign will learn how to link their software skills to create a multi-layered project. Cost is $99 and pre-registration is required. Call 541-383-7270 or visit http://noncredit.cocc.edu.

Free computer classes for beginners

The following computer classes designed for those with little or no computer experience will be offered at the Redmond Library:

Know Internet Searching, Friday, Jan. 28, 9-10:30 a.m.

Know Computers for Beginners Part 1, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 9-10:30 a.m., covers parts of the PC, mouse skills and keyboarding.

Know Computers for Beginners Part 2, Friday, Feb. 4 , 9-10:30 a.m., covers basic tasks within the Windows operating system.

To register call 541-312-1055 or visit www.deschutes

library.org.

WEDNESDAY

Jan. 26

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.

PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 3-5; 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond School Board meeting, public welcome; listening session ???, meeting 5:30 p.m.; Terrebonne Community School, 1199 B Ave., Terrebonne; agenda at www.redmond.k12.us.us.

THURSDAY

Jan. 27

BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

CENTRAL OREGON WRITERS GUILD MEETING: Author Ellen Waterston of Bend speaks, open to the public; free; 6:30-9 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-923-0896, elsiemariewrites@gmail.com or www.CentralOregonWritersGuild.com.

SATURDAY

Jan. 29

“YEAR OF THE RIVER” EXHIBIT OPENS: New exhibit features the geology and hydrology of the Deschutes River; exhibit runs through April 10; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

SPAGHETTI FEED: With a silent auction and live entertainment; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity; $10, $6 children and seniors, $5 VFW members; 5-8 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1836 S.W. Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-548-4108.

DISCOMANIA: Featuring dinner, dancing and a silent auction; proceeds benefit the Crooked River Ranch-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce; $25; 6 p.m.; Sandbagger Dinner House, 5165 Clubhouse Drive, Crooked River Ranch; 541-923-2679.

SATURDAY NIGHT JOKERS & JAMS: Local comics perform, with special musical guests; $5; 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m.; Bend Performing Arts Center, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-977-5677.

TUESDAY

Feb. 1

BEND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY : Public is welcome; free; 10 a.m. “Beginning Genealogy,” 11:45 a.m. “Research Methods”; 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.

PLANNING: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission meeting, public welcome; conference room A, city hall, 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

TODDLIN’ TALES STORY TIME: For children 18–36 months and caregiver, every Tuesday; 10:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

WEDNESDAY

Feb. 2

PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 3-5; 11:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

FIRE BOARD: Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District No. 1 board meeting, public welcome; 5:30 p.m.; 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-504-5000. Date and time changed for this month only.

TEEN COUNCIL MEETING: First Wednesday of each month. New members always welcome. We share books, plan volunteer activities, plan teen programs in the library, and have a good time; free; 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

THURSDAY

Feb. 3

BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

TEEN ANTI-VALENTINE’S PARTY: Annoyed with all the ooey gooey Valentine celebrations? Bring your anti-holiday attitude or lonely heart to this celebration! Free and open to sixth- to 12th-graders. First Thursday of each month is teen day; free; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

ART COMMITTEE MEETING: First Thursday of each month, The Redmond Library Art Committee features the works of local artists. New members always welcome; free; 5-6 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1064 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: The Redmond chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness meets on the first Thursday of each month; 6-7:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-504-1431.

SATURDAY

Feb. 5

CRAB FEED FUNDRAISER: Meal features crab, bread, an assortment of beverages and more; ages 21 and older only; proceeds benefit the student technology program at St. Thomas Academy of Redmond; $20; 4-8 p.m.; St. Thomas Parish Hall, 12th Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-548-3785 or www.redmondacademy.com.