Event calendar

8/3 Wednesday

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $10, $6 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger and 62 and older; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 3 to 5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.

LIVE TEXAS HOLD’EM OR OMAHA: 3 p.m.; Millennium Cafe, 445 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-504-5517 or 541-350-0441.

MUSIC IN THE CANYON: Hangar 52, Central Oregon’s classic rock band, performs. Food vendors available; 5:30-8 p.m.; Redmond Rotary Arts Pavilion, American Legion Park, 850 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-504-6878.

DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 6:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

THE GUESS WHO: The rock group performs; free with fair admission and ticket (available from 105.7 FM or McDonalds); 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

8/4 Thursday

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $10, $6 ages 62 and older, free ages 12 and younger; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

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.; 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.; 541-312-1055.

LIVE TEXAS HOLD’EM OR OMAHA: 3 p.m.; Millennium Cafe, 445 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-504-5517 or 541-350-0441.

MUNCH & MUSIC: Event includes a performance by swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, food and arts and crafts booths, children’s area and more; dogs prohibited; free; 5:30 p.m.; Drake Park, 777 N.W. Riverside Blvd., Bend; www.munchandmusic.com.

AUTHOR PRESENTATION: William Sullivan talks about his book “Oregon Favorites: Trails and Tales”; with a slide show; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.

DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 6:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

CLAY WALKER: The country musician performs during the fair; free with fair admission and ticket (available from 102.9 FM or McDonalds); 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

8/5 Friday

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $10, $6 ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

LIVE TEXAS HOLD’EM OR OMAHA: 3 p.m.; Millennium Cafe, 445 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-504-5517 or 541-350-0441.

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; 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.

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.; 541-312-1064.

DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

REO SPEEDWAGON: The rock band performs during the fair; free with fair admission and ticket (available from 105.7 FM or McDonalds); 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

8/6 Saturday

SUNRIVER QUILT SHOW AND SALE: The annual outdoor quilt show and sale features quilts and vendors; free; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive; 541-593-3563 or www.mtnmeadowquilters.org.

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $10, $6 ages 6-12 and 62 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS: The punk rock act performs during the fair; free with fair admission and ticket (available from 98.3 FM or McDonalds); 7 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

DESCHUTES COUNTY RODEO: Northwest Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned performance features riding, roping, tying and more; free with admission to the Deschutes County Fair; 7:30 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

8/7 Sunday

DESCHUTES COUNTY FAIR: The annual event includes rides, exhibits, food, games and more; $5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond; 541-548-2711 or www.expo.deschutes.org.

FIDDLERS JAM: Listen or dance at the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Jam; donations accepted; 1-3:30 p.m.; Pine Forest Grange, 63214 N.E. Boyd Acres Road, Bend; 541-447-7395.

8/9 Tuesday

REDMOND FARMERS MARKET: 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Centennial Park, Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue; 541-550-0066 or www.localharvest.org/redmond-farmers-market-M31522.

TUESDAY MARKET AT EAGLE CREST: Free admission; 2-6 p.m.; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-633-9637 or info@sustainableflame.com.

8/10 Wednesday

PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children ages 3 to 5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.

LIVE TEXAS HOLD’EM OR OMAHA: 3 p.m.; Millennium Cafe, 445 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-504-5517 or 541-350-0441.

MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Featuring Americana music by CinderBlue; food vendors available; free; 6-7:30 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, Southwest 15th Street, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or redmondsummerconcerts.com.

DIERKS BENTLEY: The country musician performs; $37 or $59 reserved, plus fees; 6:30 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 S.W. Shevlin Hixon Drive, Bend; 541-318-5457 or www.bendconcerts.com.

PARKS: Redmond Area Park and Recreation District board meeting; public welcome; 6:30 a.m., Cascade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimrock Way. Agenda at www.raprd.org.

Quick! Learn to make fast pickles

Quick pickles and pickled vegetables are family favorites and easy to prepare and preserve safely at home.

Carol Nelson, master food preserver for OSU Extension Service, will lead a public workshop to demonstrate the methods used. Participants will get to put the recipes to work and make a jar of each to take home. The low-temperature pasteurization method, which helps keep pickles crisp, will be demonstrated and used.

Choose to attend a workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m., or on Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the OSU Extension Office in Redmond.

Participants must pre-register by Friday, Aug. 12, at 541-548-6088. Class size will be limited. The class fee is $15, and the OSU Extension pickle recipe booklet is included.

Join the 2011 RAT Race in Redmond

The RAT Aug. 13 is a pool-based triathlon/duathlon that is centered around Redmond’s Cascade Swim Center. The race consists of a 500-meter swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run. Both individual and team competitors are welcome. The duathlon portion of the race will consist of the ride then run format. New this year is a 5K, 10K run and a kids’ race.

Mail-in and online registration are available. For more details visit www.racetherat.com.

Scavenge Redmond on two wheels

Redmond Area Park and Recreation District will hold a bike scavenger hunt for ages 10-14 on Aug. 15, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Redmond Skate Park for a morning filled with clues, bike riding and prizes. Cost is $7.

RAPRD offers a variety of activities for all ages this summer, including a ropes course team-building experience for ages 10-16, Frisbee disc golf for ages 9-14, dance classes, a children’s alcohol and drug awareness workshop, and much, much more.

For more information or to register, visit www.raprd.org or call 541-548-7275.

Motorcycle rally returns to region

Run to the Cascades Motorcycle Rally is coming to the Crook County Fairgrounds Sept. 8-11.

The last time the rally took place was 10 years ago, just a couple of days after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Aaron Myhra and Fonzie Productions Inc. have acquired the rights to the event and centered the event around remembering the lives lost on Sept. 11, and the lives of military personnel who have stood watch over the U.S. for centuries, and to celebrate American freedoms.

The Run to the Cascades Motorcycle Rally is a weekend event with camping/RVs, great local and regional music all day Friday and Saturday, professional MMA cage fights, biker barrel racing, a mechanical bull, car smash and Metal Mulisha, just to name a few.

Several destination rides are planned to points of interest throughout Central Oregon. Saturday morning there will be a Sept. 11 memorial ride, with a goal of having motorcycles representing every soul lost that day, as well as every Central Oregon soldier killed in action since.

Advanced tickets are available now at www.runtothe

cascades.com. Tickets will also be available at participating locations, as well as the Prineville Chamber.

Local businesses are encouraged to participate. Many sponsorships and vendor booths are available. If interested in this event visit www.runtothecascades.com or contact Nancy Wirth at 541-610-9046 or nancy@wirth-associates.com.

COIC free employment workshops offered

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council is offering free employment workshops in Redmond. The classes are held at COIC Redmond Worksource, 2158 S.E. College Loop, Building 2.

Participants should arrive 30 minutes early to register. For information call Gina at 541-504-2962.

Aug. 3: 11 a.m., Basic Computer Skills for Job Seekers; 1:45 p.m., Strategies for Job Search.

Aug. 4: 9 a.m., Interviewing (part 2); 10 a.m., Resumes (part 2).

Aug. 5: 9 a.m., Career Testing Results (part 2); 10:30 a.m., How to Do a Resume; 1:45 p.m., How to Use Computers to Job Search.

Aug. 8: 9 a.m., Career Testing; 1:45 p.m., Basic Computer Skills for Job Seekers.

Aug. 9: 10:30 a.m., How to Write a Resume/Cover Letter; 1:30 p.m., How to Interview for a Job.

Aug. 10: 11 a.m., How to Fill Out an Online Job Application; 1:45 p.m., Strategies for Job Search.

Aug. 11: 9 a.m., Interviewing (part 2); 11 a.m., Resumes (part 2); 1:45 p.m., Intro to Word, 3:15 p.m., Intro to Excel.

Aug. 12: 9 a.m., Career testing results (part 2); 10:30 a.m., How to Do a Resume; 1:45 p.m., How to Use Computers to Job Search.

Aug. 15: 9 a.m., Career Testing; 1:45 p.m., Intro to Computers.

Aug. 16: 9 a.m., How to Write a Resume/Cover Letter; 10:45 a.m., How to Interview for a Job; 1:45 p.m., Intro to Word (beginners); 3:15 p.m., Intro to Excel (beginners).

Art grant program applications sought

The Oregon Arts Commission has announced deadlines for applications to its grant programs open through the end of calendar year 2011.

In varying deadlines, applications for Career Opportunity Grants (in tandem with The Ford Family Foundation Opportunity Grants), Individual Artist Fellowships, Arts Build Communities Grants, Media Arts Fellowship (offered in partnership with the Northwest Film Center), and Arts Recognition Grants are being accepted.

More information is available at  www.oregonarts

commission.org/support_for_the_arts/grants/grant_inds.php.