Event calendar

Learn to dry foods

Learn the principles of drying food and how to enjoy some of your favorite foods year-round by practicing safe preparation of foods at a hands-on workshop taught by OSU Extension Master Food Preservers Katie Ahern and Mary Lowe. Participants will make jerky that is safe from harmful bacteria and taste a variety of dried fruits and veggies in recipes prepared in the class.

The class is scheduled for June 14, at the OSU Deschutes County Extension office at the Fairgrounds in Redmond, from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost of the workshop is $15. The registration fee includes products made in the lab and how-to booklets. Class size is limited. The deadline for registration is June 10. Call to register at the OSU Deschutes County Extension office at 541-548-6088.

Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe

The Children’s Theater Co. presents C.S. Lewis’ tale of four children transported to Narnia; $5; June 17-18 at 7 p.m. ; June 19 2:30 p.m.; June 24-25 7 p.m.; June 26 2:30 p.m.; The Bridge Church of the Nazarene, 2398 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; 541-460-3024, childrenstheater@me.com or www.childrenstheatercompany.net.

Wildflower show

June 11-13 peruse and buy wildflower specimens, enjoy talks, solar viewing and exhibits; $5, $2 ages 2-12 and nature center members; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; 541-593-4394 or www.sunrivernaturecenter.org.

Understanding the Bard

The Bend Performing Arts Center has announced a new class aimed at preparing for “A Midsummer Nights Dream” at Drake Park this summer.

Led by Bend’s foremost Shakespearean authority, Liam O’Sruitheain, this eight-hour class over two successive Saturdays will offer easy to understand tips and training for getting the most out of watching the bard’s most famous and beloved comedy. Learn how to interpret what you are watching and how to put yourself into the actor’s shoes. Plus find out the history behind the play and how it fits into the context of Shakespearean times and its relevance in today’s world. Learn about Shakespeare from a true master.

The sessions will be offered Aug. 13 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $60. For more information or to register, call 541-977-5677 or e-mail brad@innovationtw.org.

Have you registered for Summer in the Park?

Beginning June 20, join the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District on a fantastic voyage into various themed weeks. Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade will be provided with an environment that is safe, supervised, fully interactive, exciting and filled with age appropriate activities. RAPRD community partnerships will bring in special guests such as Redmond Police Department, Redmond Fire and Rescue, 4-H and more. Kids have a chance to visit the swim center for recreation swim on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Held at Sam Johnson Park from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – sign up for a full day, half day or for the full week. Check out the weekly themes and all of the details at www.raprd.org. The park is a Redmond School District free breakfast and lunch site from June 20-Aug. 26.

Adaptive recreation

Rachel Mulder, RAPRD adaptive recreation coordinator, has developed an exciting summer program. Become a club member for a month at a 25 percent discount or for the summer (June-August) at a 35 percent discount and enjoy exciting classes and activities throughout the month. “Ability Arts” offers classes in photography, fabric collage, flag collage, decoupage and abstract portrait painting. “Explore” offers activities in Frisbee golf, adaptive swim, indoor kayaking, fly fishing and horseback riding. Also offered is “Play It Up” for Redmond School District extended school year participants only. This is an exciting recreation and socialization opportunity and is a fun, games based inclusive recreation program that provides enjoyable, skill building exercises that incorporate lessons in good sportsmanship and cooperation. For questions about any classes or activities contact Rachel at rachelm.raprd@bendbroadband.com or 541-526-1847.

WEDNESDAY

June 1

NATIVE PLANTS LECTURE: Learn about native plants and sustainable gardening; free; 6-7 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-593-4394.

THURSDAY

June 2

PROJECT WILDFIRE SPEAKER: Program Director Katie Lighthall will speak at a luncheon sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County. She will begin at noon and allow time for questions from the audience. No reservations needed; free, buffet costs $7.99; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; King Buffet, 2050 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-388-2988.

LIBRARY ART COMMITTEE MEETING: Features the works of local artists. First Thursday of each month. New members always welcome; 5-6 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1064.

FRIDAY

June 3

ARTIST RECEPTION: Carol Armstrong of Crooked River Ranch will be showing her paintings through July 28. Reception includes a demonstration of oil painting; 2-4 p.m.; Home Federal Bank, 821 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-504-2647.

REDMOND FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET: Vendors sell a selection of produce, cheese, breads, coffee, meat, eggs, poultry and more; free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Redmond Greenhouse, 4101 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-604-5156 or redmondfridaymarket@gmail.com.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Jayne Pearson Faulkner reads from her memoir “The Place of Belonging”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.

SATURDAY

June 4

DRESS DASH: Search for discounted wedding gowns; proceeds benefit Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation; free admission; 7-10 a.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 503-491-8091 or babc@makingmemories.org.

AGILITY TRIAL: Bend Agility Action Dogs presents a day of dogs navigating obstacle courses; free; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-410-4646.

PLANT SALE: A sale of vegetable and landscape plants; proceeds benefit the Opportunity Center of Central Oregon; free admission; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, 1113 S.W. Black Butte Blvd., Redmond; 541-382-7044.

SUNDAY

June 5

AGILITY TRIAL: Bend Agility Action Dogs presents a day of dogs navigating obstacle courses; free; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-410-4646.

BROADWAY REVUE AND SING-ALONG: A performance of Broadway show tunes, with audience participation; free; 2 p.m.; Community Presbyterian Church, 529 N.W. 19th St., Redmond; 541-548-3367.

TUESDAY

June 7

PLANNING COMMISSION: Redmond Urban Area Planning Commission meeting; public welcome: 7 p.m.; council chambers, 777 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; agenda at www.ci.redmond.or.us.

BENEFIT DINNER: With live music by CinderBlue; reservations requested; proceeds benefit Camp Sunrise; $35; 5:30 p.m.; Terrebonne Depot, 400 N.W. Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; 541-548-7483.

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

WEDNESDAY

June 8

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.

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

THURSDAY

June 9

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

BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months, every Thursday; 11 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman; bring a lunch; free; noon-1 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.

FRIDAY

June 10

WILDFLOWER SHOW: Peruse and buy wildflower specimens; with talks, solar viewing and exhibits; $5, $2 ages 2-12 and nature center members; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road, Sunriver; 541-593-4394 or www.sunrivernaturecenter.org.

REDMOND FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET: Vendors sell a selection of produce, cheese, breads, coffee, meat, eggs, poultry and more; free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Redmond Greenhouse, 4101 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-604-5156 or redmondfridaymarket@gmail.com.

CONCERT: Misty River performs a Farewell for Now concert; $17 plus fees in advance, $20 at the door; June 10, 7:30 p.m., doors open at 7; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-344-7433 (info),541-389-6116 (tickets) or www.mistyriverband.com.

SATURDAY

June 11

GREAT STRIDES: A 5K walk for cystic fibrosis; registration required; proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; donations accepted; 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-480-6703, greatstrides.redmond@gmail.com or www.cff.org/great_strides.

WEDNESDAY

June 15

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

June 16

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

BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months, every Thursday; 11 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

FRIDAY

June 17

REDMOND FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET: Vendors sell a selection of produce, cheese, breads, coffee, meat, eggs, poultry and more; free admission; 3-7 p.m.; Redmond Greenhouse, 4101 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-604-5156 or redmondfridaymarket@gmail.com.

“ALICE IN WONDERLAND”: Redmond School of Dance presents the classic story in ballet form; $12, $5 ages 11 and younger; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-548-6957 or www.redmondschoolofdance.com.

SATURDAY

June 18

BOOK AND DRESS SALE FUNDRAISER: Proceeds benefit What I Wore; free admission; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; What I Wore, 2622 S.W. Glacier Place, Redmond; 541-504-1201.

ALPACA FESTIVAL AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Featuring live music, demonstrations, a barbecue, a silent auction, a classic-car show and adoptable animals; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; donations accepted; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Crescent Moon Ranch, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Terrebonne; 541-923-7620, alondra_or@hotmail.com or www.redmondhumane.org.