Event calendar

WEDNESDAY

April 20

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.-1 p.m.; Abby’s Pizza, 1938 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.

PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 3-5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

THURSDAY

April 21

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 THURSDAY, GAME DAY: Video and board games. Snacks provided. Grades 6-12. Third Thursday of each month is teen day; 3-4:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.

HOME AND BELONGING: Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstad talks about identity and belonging, and how migration affects immigrants’ relationships with former homes; free; 6:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

FLAMENCO EN LAS AMERICAS: Savannah Fuentes performs traditional flamenco; $18 in advance, $23 at the door, $10 students, $7 children; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.

FRIDAY

April 22

“TWO FACES OF THE ALPS — FRENCH AND ITALIAN”: Hilloah Rohr talks about two different areas of the Alps, with photos; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.

SATURDAY

April 23

REDMOND GRANGE BREAKFAST: Featuring sourdough pancakes, eggs, ham, coffee and more; $5, $3 ages 11 and younger; 7-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave., Redmond; 541-480-4495.

EARTH DAY FAIR: Featuring booths, volunteer projects, live music, craft and costume making, a parade of creatures and more; free; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; www.redmondearthday.com.

“VOLCANO COUNTRY” PRESENTATION: U.S. Forest Service Geologist Bart Wills explains how volcanoes and glaciers created the diverse High Desert landscapes; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 2 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

MONDAY

April 25

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES: Every Monday, no experience/partner necessary; $5, first class free; 7-9 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 N.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend; 541-549-7511 or 541-848-7523.

TUESDAY

April 26

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.

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

WEDNESDAY

April 27

PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 3-5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

SCHOOLS: Redmond School Board and Redmond School District Budget Committee meetings, both 5:30 p.m.; public welcome; Elton Gregory Middle School, 1220 NW Upas Ave.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.

REC DISTRICT: Redmond Area Park and Recreation District budget committee meeting; public welcome; 6:30 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way; agenda at www.raprd.org.

THURSDAY

April 28

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.

DEVELOPMENT: Redmond Development Commission meeting; public welcome; 3:30 p.m.; conference room A, 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

CANDIDATES: Meet and greet the candidates for Redmond airport manager; public welcome; 5:30 p.m.; event conference room; Redmond Municipal Airport, 2522 S.E. Jess Butler Circle.

LIVING AND WRITING IN NEW YORK: Teddy Wayne talks about living and writing in New York, and the challenges of launching a career in the current publishing industry; tickets required; part of “A Novel Idea ... Read Together”; free; 4:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7700.

“LORDS OF NATURE — LIFE IN A LAND OF GREAT PREDATORS”: A screening of the documentary about wolves in Yellowstone National Park; with a discussion with Robert Klavins of Oregon Wild; RSVP requested; $3, free for museum members; 6 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Building 3, Room 306. Author, editor and writing instructor Debra Gwartney speaks at the Central Oregon Writers Guild’s meeting; free; 6:30-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-923-0896, elsiemariewrites@gmail.com or www.dpls.lib.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=2.

SATURDAY

April 30

WARM SPRINGS RODEO: Rootfeast Kids Rodeo starts 11 a.m., Open Jackpot Rodeo noon Sunday. Warm Springs Rodeo Arena; $3; 541-325-9175.

SENSATIONAL SATURDAY: Discover wolves of the high desert with creative activities; $15 plus admission ($10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger), $10 members; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

STEEL STAMPEDE: A vintage motorcycle rally for riders and spectators; proceeds benefit Crooked River Ranch service clubs and organizations; $10; 10 a.m.; field across from Trading Post, Southwest Chinook Drive and Commercial Loop Road, Crooked River Ranch; 541-923-2679 or www.100megsfree3.com/ahrmanw/index.htm.

CHILDREN’S DAY/BOOK DAY: Rich Glauber leads music-in-action activities, with games, crafts and more to introduce children to other cultures; free; 10:30 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

TEDDY WAYNE: Teddy Wayne, author of “Kapitoil,” presents as part of the “A Novel Idea ... Read Together” program; free; 1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

MISSION — WOLF: Meet live wolves from Colorado’s Mission: Wolf refuge and learn about their role in the ecosystem; ages 7 and older; $20 plus admission ($10, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger), $10 members; 5 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

MIDDLE SCHOOL COSMIC SWIM: Middle school students only, a fun time with friends, swimming, games, music and other activities, must have student ID to get in; $2.50; 8-10 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.

SUNDAY

May 1

WARM SPRINGS RODEO: Open Jackpot Rodeo noon Sunday. Warm Springs Rodeo Arena; $3; 541-325-9175.

STEEL STAMPEDE: A vintage motorcycle rally for riders and spectators; proceeds benefit Crooked River Ranch service clubs and organizations; $10; 9:15 a.m.; field across from Trading Post, Southwest Chinook Drive and Commercial Loop Road, Crooked River Ranch; 541-923-2679 or www.100megsfree3.com/ahrmanw/index.htm.

MISSION – WOLF: Meet live wolves from Colorado’s Mission: Wolf refuge and learn about their role in the ecosystem; ages 7 and older; $20 plus admission ($10, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger), $10 members; 4:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.

MONDAY

May 2

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASSES: Every Monday, no experience/partner necessary; $5, first class free; 7-9 p.m.; Sons of Norway Hall, 549 N.W. Harmon Blvd., Bend; 541-549-7511 or 541-848-7523.

TUESDAY

May 3

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.

Learn to garden the high desert

OSU Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Madras is sponsoring a workshop for people interested in home gardening.

This two-hour class will include a tour of the newly installed Research Garden and Learning Center and offer tips on care, maintenance and selection of ornamental plants for the home landscape in Central Oregon.

Workshop topics will include: Pruning Fundamentals for Trees and Shrubs Care, Maintenance and Selection of Perennials, and Managing Common Insect and Disease Problems.

The class will be held Saturday, April 23, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Central Oregon Agricultural Research Center Research Garden and Learning Center. It is free and open to the public.

Use Habitat to demo your building

Redmond Habitat Re-Store’s deconstruction crew is seeking people remodeling, renovating, updating or modernizing their home.

Contact Re-Store’s deconstruction crew to do your demolition work. Contact Scott Brown at 541-548-1406, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for more information or to schedule a crew.

“Twelfth Night” abridged

Students from the Shakespeare 101 Master Class present selected scenes from Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, with narrative; followed by Q&A; free; 8 p.m. April 20-21, 1 p.m. April 23; Bend Performing Arts Center, 1155 S.W. Division St., Bend; 541-977-5677.

Jet the lower Deschutes

The Sherman County Historical Society and Brad Staples of Western Fishing Adventures will offer summer scenic jet boat tours of the lower Deschutes River with a choice of two dates, June 15 and June 20.

The 50-mile round trip launches from Heritage Landing at the west side of the mouth of the Deschutes River at 11 a.m. and heads upriver to Mack’s Canyon and back. Captain Brad will guide passengers through the Deschutes River canyon, an Oregon Scenic Waterway with majestic basalt rock formations basalt rock formations on either side and a view of the recently restored Deschutes Railroad water tower at Harris Canyon.

Tours are four to six hours long in a six-passenger boat, with an optional jaunt into the Columbia River depending on river conditions. Lunch and bottled water are provided. Children must weigh over 50 pounds to fit into a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

The cost of the trip is $100 per person, nonrefundable unless the river is too high for safe boating, and payable to Sherman County Historical Society, P.O. Box 173, Moro, OR 97039 by May 25. To sign up, call Sherman County Historical Museum at 541-565-3232 (Tuesday or Thursday through April or daily beginning in May) or e-mail info@shermanmuseum.org and provide your name, address, phone number and choice of dates, June 15 or June 20.

Learn more at www.deschutesriverjetboats.com.

Soup fundraiser for homeless children

The Redmond Kiwanis Club, in cooperation with Izzy’s restaurant, is hosting a soup, bread and beverage luncheon on Wednesday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m. to benefit the Jericho Road homeless children weekend backpack food project.

The cost is $9, cash or check, and half the proceeds will go to Jericho Road. Donations of healthful, ready-to-use food for the program are also welcome.

Recipients of the food may not have a home, a can opener, utensils, or the ability to heat something up on a stove. Jericho Road requests no items in glass, as it poses a safety issue when being put in a backpack that a child has to carry home. Some examples of food may include: cereal, dried fruit, juice boxes, fruit or applesauce packs, granola bars, drinks, lunch tuna packages with crackers, or crackers with cheese spread.

The meeting will feature short presentations from individuals running for the Redmond School board in Position 3 and Position 5. This is an opportunity to meet those running for Redmond School board while benefitting a critical local need. Location is Izzy’s Pizza, 810 S.W. 11th St., in Redmond.

Jericho Road serves more than 300 homeless kids in our community ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade. The food they get at school can sometimes be the only meals they receive. This program provides food for the weekend.

Community theater audition

Auditions for David Tristram’s “Sex, Drugs & Rick ’n Noel” will be cold readings held Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Greenwood Playhouse, located at 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Cast requirements are two men, two women, and a walk-on role for a waiter. The show runs June 10-26, with a preview on June 9. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

For more information visit www.cascadestheatrical.org.

Learn to Google

The Redmond Library continues to offer free computer classes. To register call 541-312-1055 or visit www.deschuteslibrary.org.