1/18 Wednesday
PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and ac tivities for c hildren ages 3 to 5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.
CLASSICS BOOK CLUB: COCC Assistant Professor of English Jac ob Agatuc c i will disc uss c ontemporary Americ an writers suc h as Cormac Mc Carthy and how these ever inc reasingly “c lassic al” authors are still drawn to the same questions about human nature as their c anonized forbearers; free; 6:30 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.desc huteslibrary.org/c alendar.
1/19 Thursday
TODDLIN’ TALES STORY TIME: For c hildren 18-36 months and c aregiver, every Thursday; 10:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes 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. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.
1/20 Friday
HOME AWAY FROM HOME: A c elebration of the life and work of poet William Stafford, with a presentation by his daughter; free; 6 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; 541-549-0866 or helen@williamstafford.org.
PAMELA MCGUIRE TRIO: Jazz; 6:30 p.m.; Crave Ec lec tic Fine Dining, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-504-6006.
“THE WHO’S TOMMY”: 2nd Street Theater presents the roc k opera about a c atatonic boy who bec omes a pinball superstar; $20 via website, $22 at the door; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.c om or www.2ndstreettheater.c om.
FRIDAY NIGHT FUN : Middle sc hool students only. Come hang out with friends for basketball, dodgeball, Wii, batting c age, music and more. Conc ession stand will be open. Bring your student ID to get in the door. Pre-registration is enc ouraged; $3; 8-10 p.m.; Redmond Area Park and Rec reation Distric t, Ac tivity Center, 335 S.E. Jac kson St.; 541-548-7275.
1/21 Saturday
REDMOND GRANGE BREAKFAST: Featuring sourdough panc akes, eggs, ham, c offee and more; $6, $3 ages 11 and younger; 7-10:30 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave.; 541-480-4495.
SATURDAY STORIES: Stories and songs that develop early literac y skills and foster c uriosity. For c hildren 0-5 years. Oc c urs the third Saturday of eac h month; 10:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: “Making Sense of the Civil War: Imagining War”; Annemarie Hamlin leads group disc ussion of “Marc h” by Geraldine Brooks. Books available by signing up for the series; free; 3 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1032 or www.desc huteslibrary.org/c alendar.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Lori Brizee talks about her book “Healthy Choic es, Healthy Children: A Guide to Raising Fit, Happy Kids”; free; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491.
SCOTT FOXX AND JEFF LESLIE: Blues; 6:30 p.m.; Crave Ec lec tic Fine Dining, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-504-6006.
“THE WHO’S TOMMY”: 2nd Street Theater presents the roc k opera about a c atatonic boy who bec omes a pinball superstar; $20 via website, $22 at the door; 7:30 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.c om or www.2ndstreettheater.c om.
PETER YARROW: The Peter, Paul and Mary folk singer performs; $40 or $45; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
SAGEBRUSH ROCK : Classic roc k; 8 p.m.; Chec kers Pub, 329 S.W. 6th St., Redmond; 541-548-3731.
1/22 Sunday
“THE WHO’S TOMMY”: 2nd Street Theater presents the roc k opera about a c atatonic boy who bec omes a pinball superstar; $20 via website, $22 at the door; 3 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndstreettheater@gmail.c om or www.2ndstreettheater.c om.
1/24 Tuesday
CLASSICS BOOK CLUB: Group will be disc ussing “Dubliners” by James Joyc e. Everyone is welc ome; free; 6-8 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.desc huteslibrary.org/c alendar.
1/25 Wednesday
SCHOOL BOARD: Redmond Sc hool Board meeting; public welc ome; 5:30 p.m., John Tuc k Elementary, 209 N.W. 10th St.; agenda at www.redmond.k12.or.us.
PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and ac tivities for c hildren ages 3 to 5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.
1/26 Thursday
TODDLIN’ TALES STORY TIME: For c hildren 18-36 months and c aregiver, every Thursday; 10:15 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.
juniper golf: Juniper Golf Commission meeting; public welc ome; 2 p.m., Juniper Golf Course, 1938 S.W. Elkhorn Ave.; agenda at www.c i.redmond.or.us.
BABY STEPS STORY TIME: A gentle story time for infants to 18 months, every Thursday; 11 a.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Redmond Development Commission meeting; public welc ome; 3:30 p.m., c ity hall, 716 S.W. Evergreen Ave.; agenda at www.c i.redmond.or.us.
TEEN LAPTOP LAB : Ages 12-17. Chec k Myspac e, Fac ebook, do homework, play games; 3-5 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: Central Oregon Writers Guild features Prineville author and instruc tor Don Wood, who will speak on the topic “Logic al Creativity in the Writing Proc ess.” His presentation will inc lude group disc ussions on how writers c an tap their own c reativity. Wood’s website: www.TruthAsIKnowIt.org; free; 6:30-9 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-923-0896, elsiemariewrites@gmail.c om or www.c entraloregonwritersguild.c om.
1/27 Friday
OREGON HUMANITIES CONVERSATION PROJECT: Veronic a Dujon talks about the meanings that Oregonians have attac hed to state loc ations and how we want to use and preserve natural resourc es; free; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
BELLAVIA: Jazz and blues; 6:30 p.m.; Crave Ec lec tic Fine Dining, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-504-6006.
1/28 Saturday
REDMOND GRANGE BREAKFAST: A portion of proc eeds benefits Start Making A Reader Today; $5, $20 per family; 7-10 a.m.; Redmond Grange, 707 S.W. Kalama Ave.; 541-480-4495.
CLASSICAL FORM TO ROMANTIC INTENTIONS: Mic hael Gesme talks about how Beethoven took a simple idea and elevated it with “Pathetique Sonata”; free; 2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1032 or www.desc huteslibrary.org/c alendar.
BELLAVIA: Jazz and blues; 6:30 p.m.; Crave Ec lec tic Fine Dining, 614 N.W. Cedar Ave., Redmond; 541-504-6006.
“THE BIG LEBOWSKI”: A sc reening of the R-rated 1998 film, with a c ostume c ontest; $10; 7 and 10 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
VIVA LAS VEGAS: Featuring a dinner buffet, silent auc tion, gaming and more; registration requested; proc eeds benefit the Crooked River Ranc h-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerc e; $25; 7 p.m.; Red Rooster Restaurant and Omelet House, 1857 N.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-923-2679, info@c rrc hamber.c om or www.c rrc hamber.c om.
MIDDLE SCHOOL COSMIC SWIM : Middle sc hool students only, a fun time with friends, swimming, games, music and other ac tivities, must have student ID or parent ac c ompany inside the building; $2.50; 8-10 p.m.; Casc ade Swim Center, 465 S.W. Rimroc k Way, Redmond; 541-548-7275.
2/1 Wednesday
PRESCHOOL PARADE STORY TIME: Stories, songs, rhymes and ac tivities for c hildren ages 3 to 5, every Wednesday; 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; 541-312-1055.
STRENGTHENING DISASTER READINESS: Learn what you and your family c an do to prepare for an emergenc y; RSVP requested; free; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Redmond City Counc il c hambers, 777 S.W. Desc hutes Ave.; http://www.taprootonline.org/.
Get a sweetheart deal on a new pet
Two weeks of spec ial adoption rates for c ats and dogs at the Humane Soc iety of Redmond will be offered during the third annual My Furry Valentine event. Complimentary Valentine gift bags will be given with the first 10 dog adoptions and the first 10 c at adoptions.
The event runs Monday, Feb. 6 through Saturday, Feb. 18; the shelter is open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; c losed Sunday.
The Humane Soc iety of Redmond is loc ated at 1355 N.E. Hemloc k Ave.
Fundraiser for job skills mission
Applebee’s of Redmond and Bend will be hosting a fundraising event for Missions Possible – The Trade on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 5 to 9 p.m. Fifteen perc ent of the proc eeds c ollec ted will go to support the mission’s efforts. A nonprofit program, The Trade teac hes and trains people living in impoverished areas professional skills and trades, helping them get off the streets and bec ome self-suffic ient for a lifetime.
To partic ipate, download a vouc her online at www.redmondsalonrenaissanc e.c om or pic k up a vouc her at Salon Renaissanc e in Redmond, and present it to your server at Applebee’s between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. Feb. 9. Hair stylist and projec t leader Tim Westc ott will travel in February to share his skills and train loc als wishing to learn how to support themselves as a hair stylist. This nonprofit program is in partnership with City Center Foursquare Churc h of Redmond. Additional information is available online at www.redmondsalonrenaissanc e.c om.
Get free tax preparation
Partnership to End Poverty (The Partnership) will onc e again offer free tax preparation c linic s from Feb. 1 to April 15 ac ross Central Oregon. Certified volunteers will help those who need assistanc e to elec tronic ally file both federal and state tax returns for free and, as eligible, c laim tax refunds that benefit loc al families and the loc al ec onomy.
The Partnership’s goals are to help Central Oregonians rec eive as muc h of a return as they deserve and to keep it for themselves. This inc ludes the savings from the free preparation, inc reasing the number of people filing and rec eiving the Earn Inc ome Tax Credit if they qualify, and limiting the number of people applying for high c ost refund loan produc ts.
Appointments for free tax preparation c linic s are being taken for Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lync h Elementary in Redmond, through April 15.
Visit www.takec redit.org for more information. AARP TaxAide also offers free tax preparation throughout the region. For information on those sites, please visit the TaxAide loc ator at http://www.aarp.org/applic ations/VMISLoc ator/searc hTaxAideLoc ations.ac tion.
Fiber artists sought for show
Fiber artists of all mediums are being sought for the ninth annual Around the Bloc k Fiber Arts Stroll on Sunday, July 8, from noon to 4 p.m. This is the kic koff event for a week of festivities for the 37th annual Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Entry form deadline is April 15. Forms are available at http://www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org/events.htm#ATB, or c ontac t Tammy at 541-549-0989.
Theater presents 'Angels of Lemnos’
Innovation Theatre Works in Bend has announc ed that the next produc tion of its 2011-12 Balc ony Café Season is the northwest premiere of Jim Henry’s “Angels of Lemnos.” Using an all-c ommunity c ast, “Angels of Lemnos” tells a story of innoc enc e, madness and the searc h for redemption played out against the bac kdrop of a homeless urban landsc ape in the dead of winter.
Direc ted by ITW ’s Artistic Direc tor Brad Hills, “Angels of Lemnos” features a c ast of loc al ac tors inc luding Clint Clark, rec ent star of ITW ’s “The Santaland Diaries;” Liam O’Sruitheain, the ever present Studs Terkel from “Hard Times;” and Alastair Morley Jaques, best known for his annual portrayal of Edgar Alan Poe at the Old Stone Churc h. Also in the c ast are Nanc y Engebretson, Kelli Kirkman, Gena Osborne and Alan Maxim.
“Angels of Lemnos” will open on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. There will be a total of 11 performanc es through Saturday, Feb. 11. Performanc e times are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. All tic ket pric es will be $15. Tic kets are on sale now at www.innovationtw.org or 541-504-672. For more information c ontac t brad@innovationtw.org or c all 541-504-6721.
Innovation Theatre Works is loc ated at 1155 S.W. Division St., #B-8, between Reed Market and Third in the Sc andia Square behind the Goody’s Fac tory Store.
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