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Love it or hate it—Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and our Love Issue aims to give those in the first category a little inspiration along the way. Check out our new column, “Understanding Intimacy,” featuring local sex and relationship coach, Dr. Jane Guyn.

While it makes its debut this week, look for Guyn’s column to run in the Source monthly from here on out. Also in the Love Issue is our resident 20-something’s take on the dating apps and what they offer for singles in Central Oregon. Contributor Ellen Waterston—who pens a monthly column on ageism and ageing—is back with her take on the history of Valentine’s Day and the oddities of men on dating apps—and also, don’t miss our roundup of all the Valentine’s Day events in one place, all located in this week’s Feature section.

For those with less interest in V-Day, Donna Britt details the offerings from a new local wine bar, and Jared Rasic gives his take on the new movie from a throwback franchise, “Jackass.” With all that, plus plenty of news on bulging volcanoes and the lifting of mask mandates, we’re pretty sure everyone’s going to find something to love in this week’s edition! Thanks for reading.

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Redmond Mask Protest: Leave the Kids Alone Already

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It’s like something out of a weird, 2022 version of the movie “Idiocracy”: adult protesters sporting guns on (or adjacent) to public school property, handing out fast-food gift cards to ply teenagers to buck school and state rules. In that weird world, teenagers will bend to anything for a free burger.

While it sounds like something dreamed up by bored Hollywood stoners bent on capturing the worst of American tendencies, it’s been an actual scene in Redmond over the past several weeks, where anti-mask activists—led by the guy who had the gall to dress up as a Confederate soldier during the most recent Redmond Fourth of July parade—have sought to turn high school students into the advance guard on the “freedom” front.

While the temperature of this debate was cooled a bit this week by the Oregon Health Authority’s announcement that the state would rescind its indoor mask mandate no later than March 31, there’s still plenty to comment upon here.

We can, as adults, debate on and on and on—for two years, as we’ve now seen during this pandemic—about the merits of masks or the perceived overreach our local governments have exercised throughout this long and arduous time. But there should be a bright red line that we, as adults, do not cross in our state of concern. We may dimly remember that once, we adhered to certain standards within our community. We used to, at a minimum, agree that kids were not pawns in these debates.

The announcement regarding masking seems an ideal time to agree that what we have seen on the sidewalks outside Redmond schools is not normal and should not be accepted. It’s time to return to standards that see all of us adults working to protect kids from the often-inane disagreements of grownups; to re-establish that bright red line and the norm that kids are different than adults. We should protect them more, give them time to learn and grow and to form their own worldviews, and

not use them as chess pieces in our political debate. In an advanced society, kids can have the luxury of growing up not worrying about the cares of the world.

The United States has spent over 200 years tinkering with the notion of representative democracy and with public process. Sharing your views about one topic or another can come in the form of showing up to a city council meeting, testifying during a legislative session, bending the ear of your representative in Congress… and even voting them out should a majority decide they’re not the horse you want to continue riding in on.

Right now, Republicans in the Oregon legislature are working on legislation that would limit the emergency powers of the governor—whoever that might be in the future, mind you— should future calamities see us living in a protracted state of emergency. While they are not likely to be successful in convincing the Democratic majority that this is the right move to make, the legislature and the other halls of government are the forums for these things to get sorted out—not the sidewalks outside our public schools.

And while social media forums like NextDoor occasionally serve as a paltry gathering-point for community members to complain—or even call on their local electeds to meet them in a park to go over their concerns (this actually happened this past week in Bend), that’s a pretty poor and ineffective method when compared to actual public meetings, with the entirety of an elected body in attendance and fair and organized methods of allowing community members to say their piece.

The power of protest and of people gathering as a unit to express their displeasure has its place; however, a return to full governmental process through in-person council meetings and legislative direction will go a long way to return to our sense of a normal democracy…and will probably help people in leaving our kids alone.

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GUEST OPINION: WANT YOUR WATER PROTECTED? VOTE Thank you for the focus on water (Jan 27). Regarding Action #7- “Advocate/Participate: Vote,” with the May Primary Election three months away, and much of Central Oregon redistricted into Congressional District 5, now is a good time to learn about the voting record of Kurt Schrader.

Clean, safe water is a basic right, and people expect governmental leaders to keep citizens safe. Representative Schrader, however, has consistently voted for legislation that would benefit the industries that add toxins to our environment, even with the risk of his own constituents suffering the health consequences of polluted water.

Schrader’s voting record on keeping pollution out of water is stunningly bad. Uncoincidentally, there is a correlation across Schrader’s voting record, his campaign contributions from oil, gas, and chemical industries, and their policy agendas.

Schrader voted to: - Reduce safeguards that protect communities from exposure to PCB, arsenic, and mercury toxins in seafood.

- Increase natural gas drilling and reduce the ability of impacted communities to have a meaningful voice in the environmental impact review process (e.g., Jordon Cove LNG pipeline).

- Undo laws that protect the public from nuclear waste storage which would have impacted Oregonians living downstream of the Columbia River from Hanford.

- Lift the ban on exporting crude oil and increase drilling off our coasts, in the Arctic, and on our public lands.

-Exempt pipelines from environmental review.

- Undermine the Environmental Protection Agency’s scientific review process.

- Weaken EPA protections by imposing unnecessary bureaucracy, disingenuously under the guise of “regulatory reform.”

- Undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and interfere with the public’s right to provide input.

Beyond his fame as “the Congressman that likened Trump’s Impeachment to "a lynching,” Schrader is perhaps best known for being hellbent on weakening or eliminating clean water protections.

He voted to weaken or repeal elements of the Clean Water Act at least eight times, and eventually succeeded in repealing the Clean Water Rule.

So, it is no surprise that Schrader has received $298,250 from the oil and gas industry since taking office. His donors include the largest pesticide manufacturers. He has a clear pattern of voting against protections for waters, while aligning with the agendas of his top contributors. Voters should know that the League of Conservation Voters rates Schrader so poorly, he is in the BOTTOM FIVE among House Democrats, nationwide.

Throughout my career, I’ve seen natural resource protections "ebb and flow." Water protections have been under serious attack in recent years as corporations got into pockets of some politicians. We need healthy waters, environmentally ethical representatives and strong leaders to protect our precious resources. We need citizens who want clean water to be ready to vote this May. — Monica Tomosy, retired, served as a U.S. Forest Service research program leader, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist and U.S. Geological Survey program manager.

CONSTRUCTING THE FUTURE Every day Americans scurry off in winter darkness to work physical construction sites and business-as-usual office settings. But where are folks scurrying off to work on social construction programs to build a better society and renew our nation’s traditional commitment to ethical living?

We are bending our ingenuity to perfect drone use, green materials and smart machinery in construction technology. We gleefully bend our ingenuity to work on hands-free driving, water jetpacks, talking hearing aids and Mars technology.

But where is the programming to develop wise leaders in society and, for example, in social media, rather than the current crop of non-stop exploiters?

Where are the shops working hard to train elected officials from turning into oligarchs and monarchists, to help folks read and understand the Constitution, to promote rule of law and responsible citizenship, to promote more seriousness and less silliness in cultural entertainment, to put children, youth and mature adults in touch with history?

— Kimball Shinkoskey

CRANSTON APPROACHES BAIL HEARING NEWS, 2/3

Cranston and Butler should both go to jail. It seems that she was an accomplice in this situation by video taping and following him during this event and shows absolutely no remorse or shock that her fiance just shot and killed a man in the the audio of the video....like

it was some everyday occurrence. And why in the hell is it legal to be in a bar drinking alcohol and have a loaded gun on you? Guns and booze don’t belong together. How does that make any sense?

We need to change some laws. My heart goes out to Barry Washington, his family and the BIPOC community. This should have never happened and I hope justice is served to these people for killing another human being.

—Nicole Perullo via bendsource.com

Q&A WITH BEND’S FAVORITE LOCAL REDDITOR NEWS, 2/3 Thank you for this, Jack! I only recently discovered Tailor’s work, but I really appreciate it. I live in Sisters, but I try to pay attention to what’s going on with housing & houselessness elsewhere. I attend too many meetings as it is, so being able to stay in tune with what Bend is up to via Tailor has been so helpful. Much appreciated to you both!

—Mandee Seeley via bendsource.com

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Mandee: Wouldn’t it be great if every town in Central Oregon had someone like this? I mean, those government-mandated city meeting notes are great and all, but….

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Moving Mountains

The scenic Three Sisters mountain complex grew an inch since summer 2020

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Scientists detected that a 12-mile-circumference portion of South Sister was rising from magmatic phenomena 4 miles underground. It’s in the same area that scientists found uplift in the 1990s, and new technology is helping them better understand the phenomena. We spoke with Jon Major, Scientist-in-Charge at the Cascades Volcano Observatory, to learn more.

Source Weekly: What is uplift and how does it happen?

Jon Major: In very general terms, as magma moves from depth toward the surface of the Earth, it will break rocks and cause earthquakes, and it will cause the ground surface to lift up. Think of an inflating balloon, and the ground surface will lift and swell and the gases that are trapped within will also start to come out.

SW: When’s the last time you saw this much activity in the Sisters Complex?

JM: I guess it was in the late 1990s, early 2000s. There were some series of earthquakes in that region to the west

of Three Sisters, but that’s not uncommon; we get little bursts of earthquakes at all the volcanoes up and down the Cascades. But what was interesting is that some of our scientists, who are called geophysicists, one of them is a specialist in looking at satellite imagery. And there’s a particular type of satellite imagery that takes radar images of the Earth. And as a satellite passes over some given part of the Earth, it’s taking these radar images that are measuring the distance between the satellite and the ground surface. At some later time, that satellite passes over the same area, and it re-measures the distance between the satellite and ground surface and you can then compare those images and see whether there have been any changes in the distance between the satellite and the ground.

In the early 2000s, the person who was analyzing these various types of radar images in the Cascades discovered

that there was an area to the west of South Sister that showed some uplift, the ground surface uplifted by some number of inches. And so over time, we have been monitoring that. And in the late 1990s. The rate at which that ground was uplifting to the west of Three Sisters was uplifting at a rate of couple of inches per year. And then through time, the rate at which it was uplifting slowed down.

SW: What’s been the rate of uplift since then?

JM: The past decade or so, it had been continuing to uplift but at a very small rate, like on the order of a millimeter or two a year. This past October, we had another very brief burst of really small earthquakes. And we had another brief burst happen in December and another one happened in January. And so we looked at that data, and the data was kind of noisy, but it seems to suggest that maybe the rate of uplift where

Mask Mandate Ending (Again)

After 8 months, Oregon health officials will strip mask requirements for indoor public spaces

By Jack Harvel Oregon Health Authority officials announced they would lift all public mask mandates, including in schools, no later than March 31 on Monday, Feb. 7. Oregon had some of the strictest mask mandates in the nation, and is joined by just eight other states that have some form of a mandate in place at the time this article went to print.

Oregon’s first statewide mask mandate began on July 1, 2020, which expired on June 30, 2021, after the state reached a 70% vaccination rate among adults. On August 13, 2021, a new mask mandate was issued in response to the Delta Variant and increased hospitalizations.

State health officials say they’re relaxing mask mandates at the end of March because the latest surge in cases, largely from the Omicron Variant, would stabilize. OHA said they expect that 400 or fewer Oregonians would be hospitalized with COVID-19 by late March.

“The evidence from Oregon and around the country is clear: masks save lives by slowing the spread of COVID-19,” said Dean Sidelinger, M.D., health officer and state epidemiologist, in a press release. “We should see COVID-19 hospitalizations drop by the end of March because so many Oregonians are wearing masks and taking other steps to protect themselves and each other, such as getting a booster shot or vaccinating their children. At

that point, it will be safer to lift mask requirements.”

State health officials insist that masking requirements are necessary until late March so COVID hospitalizations can crest and the health care system can avoid the strain of high numbers of severely ill patients. The mandate’s end date was announced the same day OHA filed a rule to require masks in public service that, unlike previous mandates, had no expiration date.

The average number of new cases dropped 40% in Oregon over the past week, according to OHA, but hospitals are still admitting over 1,000 COVID-positive patients a day and 90% of intensive care unit beds and acute care beds are occupied. A model by the Oregon Health and Science University predicts hospitalizations will peak at 1,169 daily admissions and decline throughout February and March, though officials urged people to be cautious in the meantime.

“We’re likely to see as many cases on the way down from the Omicron peak as we saw on the way up. That means we need to keep taking steps to prevent more hospitalizations and deaths,” Sidelinger said.

State health officials added that the mask mandate could be lifted earlier than March 31 if hospitalizations decline to what they’re predicted to be at the end of March.

a GPS station sits on the ground actually started to increase the rate at which it was moving.

On the basis of that we had the person whose specialty is looking at these radar images, pull some of the radar imagery, and what he discovered was that sometime between June of 2020 and August of 2021, so about a 14-month period, that indeed the rate of uplift in that area had increased slightly. And so, over that 14-month period for the maximum amount of uplift in that area was a little bit less than 1 inch. So that’s what?

That’s probably less than the length of your thumb. And this is over an area that’s about 12 miles in diameter.

There’s more to this story! Check out the extended interview in the online version of the story at bendsource.com.

Bail Denied

Ian Cranston’s request for pretrial release fails

By Jack Harvel A judge denied Ian Cranston the option of bail, and he’ll remain in jail until his trial in November, when he faces second-degree murder, first- and second-degree manslaughter and a handful of lesser charges over the Sept. 19, 2021, shooting of Barry Washington Jr. outside of The Capitol, a bar in downtown Bend.

Judge Beth Bagley ruled that there’s strong evidence Cranston committed murder and was therefore ineligible for pretrial release, but noted that the burden of proof during a trial would be higher.

Prosecutors will have to prove that Cranston had a “conscious objective” to kill Washington.

“This is a hearing to address release and potential release conditions for the defendant, Mr. Cranston. It is not a trial and the standard that would apply in a criminal trial does not apply here,” Bagley said before delivering her ruling. “In order for Mr. Cranston to be found guilty of any or all of these offenses, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every element of those offenses.”

Prosecutors argued that Cranston used a disproportionate amount of force, and that Washington didn’t pose a threat to Cranston’s life, while defense attorney Kevin Sali alleged Washington’s size and aggressive actions caused Cranston legitimate fear for his life.

Sali presented video footage from the restaurant Wild Rose, a City of Bend camera and footage Allison Butler, Cranston’s fiancee, took from the encounter. It’s the first time video, save Butler’s footage, was shown in public.

Washington’s mother, Lawanda Roberson, spoke before Bagley ruled, saying Washington wouldn’t hit someone without provocation, and that everything known about the argument leading to the shooting comes from witnesses close to Cranston. She also said she believed the shooting was racially motivated, charges that District Attorney John Hummel pursued but could not prove.

“Race set aside, people in this community will have to decide whether shooting and killing an unarmed man who punched you is justified,” she said.

NEWS

Fin de la orden del uso del cubrebocas (de nuevo) Después de 8 meses, los funcionarios de salud de Oregon quitarán el mandato del uso del cubrebocas en espacios públicos interiores

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requiere del uso del cubrebocas en agencias de servicio público, qué a diferencia de otros mandatos, no tenía fecha de vencimiento.

De acuerdo con OHA, el número promedio de casos nuevos bajó un 40% en Oregon durante la última semana, pero los hospitales siguen ingresando a más de 1,000 pacientes por día positivos al COVID y el 90% de las camas en la unidad de cuidado intensivo y cuidado grave están ocupadas. Un modelo de la Universidad de Ciencias y Salud de Oregon predice que las hospitalizaciones llegarán a un máximo de 1,169 hospitalizaciones diarias y disminuirán a lo largo de febrero y marzo, aunque los funcionarios le piden a la gente ser precavidos por lo pronto.

“Es probable ver que baje mucho el número de casos, así como vimos tantos a la alta debido a Ómicron. Eso quiere decir que hay que seguir tomando las precauciones debidas para prevenir más hospitalizaciones y muertes,” dijo Sidelinger.

Los funcionarios de salud del estado agregaron que el mandato del uso del cubrebocas podría ser eliminado antes del 31 de marzo si el número de las hospitalizaciones disminuye para finales de marzo tal como lo predicen.

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El lunes, funcionarios de la Secretaría de Salud de Oregon (OHA por sus siglas en inglés), anunciaron que quitarían los mandatos sobre el uso del cubrebocas, incluso en las escuelas, a más tardar el 31 de marzo. Oregon ha tenido unos de los mandatos más estrictos de la nación y se han unido otros ocho estados que tienen algún tipo de mandato vigente al momento en que se imprimió este artículo.

El primer mandato sobre el uso del cubrebocas en todo el estado de Oregon comenzó el 1 de julio de 2020, y el cual venció el 30 de junio de 2021, después de que el estado alcanzará una taza de vacunación del 70% en los adultos. El 13 de agosto de 2021, un nuevo mandato se emitió en respuesta a la variante Delta y al aumento de las hospitalizaciones.

Los funcionarios de salud estatal dicen que los mandatos se mitigaran a finales de marzo porque el reciente aumento de casos, en gran parte debido a la variante Ómicron, se estabilizaría. OHA dijo que esperan que 400 o menos habitantes de Oregon sean hospitalizados debido a COVID-19 a finales de marzo.

“La evidencia en Oregon y a lo largo del país es clara: los cubrebocas salvan vidas al reducir la propagación de COVID-19,” dijo el Dr. Dean Sidelinger, oficial de salud y epidemiólogo del estado, en una conferencia de prensa. “Deberíamos ver que las hospitalizaciones debido a COVID-19 disminuirán para finales de marzo debido a que muchos habitantes de Oregon usan el cubrebocas y toman otras medidas de precaución para protegerse a sí mismos y al uno del otro, con el hecho de recibir la vacuna de refuerzo o al vacunar a sus hijos. En ese momento, será más seguro quitar el requisito sobre el uso del cubrebocas.”

Los funcionarios de salud del estado insisten que el requisito del uso del cubrebocase es necesario hasta finales de marzo para que las hospitalizaciones debido a COVID puedan llegar a su punto máximo y para que el sistema de atención médica pueda evitar la tensión de un alto número de pacientes gravemente enfermos. La fecha del fin del mandato se anunció el mismo día que OHA presentó una ley que

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THE LOVE ISSUE

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Five popular dating apps and our take on what they offer a single person in Central Oregon

By Trevor Bradford As a single 20-something in Central Oregon, it’s pretty routine to download a dating app or two in the quest to cure a dreaded case of boredom. Whether looking for love, or something a bit more casual, here’s my take on what the most popular platforms have to offer if you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day!

Grindr

Plenty of Fish

General vibe: Having never used this app before it took a bit of research to find out the vibe users held for Grindr. Sitejabber.com listed Grindr as 12th among other gay dating sites and mentioned drug dealers, fake profiles and customer service as major issues.

Pros: According to sitejabber.com, if you’re looking for drugs you may find them.

Cons: The site is filled with drug dealers.

A noteworthy success (or failure) story: A now-deleted Reddit user posted a horror story about a hookup on Grindr that went south quick. Sex, lies and the police are a bit of background in this scandalous encounter. Visit this link to read the entire thread, reddit.com/r/grindr/comments/e2dfmr/my_grindr_story_ how_my_life_was_ruined_raising/.

General vibe: Being the oldest of all the apps in this conversation, Plenty of Fish gives off an early 2000s vibe for sure. After logging in, users are greeted with a ‘90s-style-blocky app that seems to only carry one type of woman. Older, country type. Or worse, scammers.

Pros: A definite pro for Plenty of Fish is the possibility of meeting a sugar mama.

Cons: Scammers, scammers and oh yeah, scammers!

A noteworthy success (or failure) story: The scammer stories span the internet when it comes to POF. YouTube is a great place to go check out barely readable texts from foreign countries who try to rip off poor lonely Americans who are only looking for love and attention.

Tinder Bumble General vibe: The vibe of this app feels like Tinder’s feminist sister coming out to take over the dating scene. With women having more control over who they come in contact with, it gives both parties involved a little less worry about being "left on read."

Pros: The ability to access the app for free, the choice of dating, finding friends or making business associates and the idea that women message first! I consider women messaging first, a pro because unlike other apps with the chance to message first you never know who’s really interested. Whereas with Bumble your 100% sure she’s about it because she hit you up first.

Cons: A major con for Bumble around these parts happens to be the number of swipes you initially get when first installing the app. After skimming past a few profiles, users are hit with the dreaded “You’ve hit the end of the line – for today!” Plus, when only women are allowed to message first it can play devil’s advocate to the pros of getting women to message first.

A noteworthy success (or failure) story: Bumble has the same track record as Tinder for me. One time though, I went out with this girl to a fancy restaurant in Eagle, Idaho, and it was like taking a robot out to get drunk. I may just be judging a bit too hard, but any doctor will tell you Xanax and alcohol don’t mix well.

General vibe: From a Source contributor perspective, Tinder is strictly for hooking up and maybe finding a girlfriend if a sane, cute and non-drug addicted woman wanted to give me the time of day. I hope and pray that other inputs on the matter are different, but from some of these intro’s the old saying, women want it just as much as men, seems to be a true statement.

Pros: The pros of Tinder are extremely straight forward. Hit up attractive people, hang out and then go from there. DingDong, the witch is dead!

Cons: The cons of Tinder align with anything negative having to do with a smaller community – everybody knows each other! If you walk into Wal-Mart and see one or more of your Tinder matches, hastily delete the app. You live in a small city.

A noteworthy success (or failure) story: One time this chick came over and we Netflix n’ Chilled for the night. My experience with Tinder seems to mainly involve encounters of this sort. I call them successful, but it’s all about perspective.

Hinge General vibe: Compared to other dating apps, Hinge seems to be for those actually looking for love and fulfilling relationships. Vidaselect.com suggests that the app is specifically designed for millennials looking for long-term relationships and not just hookups.

Pros: Hinge produces a more focused outlook on profiles their users may be interested in.

Cons: A major con for this app is that free users only get 10 likes, or swipes a day, which brings in the need for patience when finding love online.

A noteworthy success (or failure) story: Reddit is an excellent place to find both success and horror stories within the dating app world. Since Hinge is “designed to be deleted,” success stories could outweigh the horror. User “Genome-engineer” posted a thread about meeting her boyfriend on Hinge and literally deleting the app. The post continues by talking about an upcoming trip the couple plans on taking and ends with prayers and words of good luck to those reading. For the full posting visit, reddit.com/r/ hingeapp/comments/ef5gp7/hinge_success_story/.

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A Long Way from Lupercalia Ellen Waterston’s column on ageism and ageing is back with a special Valentine’s Day edition

By Ellen Waterston All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your Valentine.”

During the Victorian era direct expressions of one’s feelings were discouraged so the new ready-made card helped, though some pent-up feelings were better left unsaid: To my Valentine ‘Tis a lemon that I hand you And bid you now “skidoo,” Because I love another – There is no chance for you!

And today— jewelry, lingerie, flowers, gift cards and greeting card purchases total roughly $21 billion in the USA alone! As Valentine’s Day is observed by most countries around the world, what’s spent globally on wishin’, hopin’, thinkin’ and prayin’ has to be astounding.

But you don’t have to spend to celebrate your love. One affordable, delicious and intimate option is to cook a meal together…and not just any meal. The last one hundred pages of Isabel Allende’s “Aphrodite, A Memoir of the Senses” are dedicated to dishes claimed to have an aphrodisiac effect.

The recipes are ones Allende’s mother cooked for decades but have been spiced up by her daughter based on Allende’s research of the history of food as love potion, from hors d’oeuvres (“…tickles and nibbles”) to desserts (“the happy ending”). The fun-loving author dedicates “these erotic meanderings to playful lovers and, why not? also to frightened men and melancholy women.”

But hold on! For many, one is not the loneliest number.

To reinforce that message, Feb. 15 has been designated as National Singles Awareness Day, a day to raise a glass to yourself in celebration and confirmation of being more than enough.

But if you’re determined to find a mate, best get with the social media program. There’s a slew of online dating sites for 65 and older, a slew of reviews. Talk to friends and find out what their experience is, which site they favor.

All, regardless of age, seem to agree on one thing—it takes determination, conviction, staying power, intention, a nose for nonsense and a sense of humor. Anecdotal regional polling turns up a few entertaining takeaways. Women joke that men west of the Continental Divide favor images of themselves holding a large, freshly caught fish. There’s humorous speculation about what the subconscious message might be. Size matters?

I’m a cold fish? I’m into catching and releasing or clubbing over the head and devouring? Both men and women seem to favor posing with their pooch. Apparently, there’s bad advice circulating about how to take a good selfie. What is it about bathrooms? So many photos of lonely hearts with a toilet in the background or a sink strewn with all sorts of undesirable information. Having said, those who don’t post a photo apparently don’t fare well. Those who don’t fill in all the blanks of information also trend poorly. Honestly, if you’re going to pay for the stress and trouble, might as well go for it!

Yes, the online dating process is more roulette than kismet. But happily single or desperately seeking Susan, we can say we’ve come a long way from Lupercalia…or have we?

Valentine’s Day Events Looking for something to do with your sweetie? These are some of the happenings from the weekend into V-Day

By Trevor Bradford FRIDAY-MONDAY VALENTINE’S WEEKEND COUPLES MASSAGE CLASSES

Learn to rub your partner the right way this Valentine’s Day weekend! Get a lesson in how to deeply relax your partner with just your hands in a two or four-hour class. Slots limited to one couple per session. Fri-Mon., Feb. 11-12, 1 & 2pm. Taproot Bodywork Studio, 2709 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. $350.

VALENTINE’S WEEKEND: ROMANCE ON THE SNOW

Celebrate the day Oregon was granted statehood and Valentine’s Day snuggled up next to a fire. Bring a loved one and enjoy this unforgettable celebration of love and history.

Fri-Mon., Feb. 11-12, 7pm. Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Highway 97., Bend. $130.

SATURDAY 2/12 “LOVE IS…” A DINNER CABARET

In honor of all things love, savor a night of local musicians and fine dining courtesy of Chops Bistro. Note, if arriving before 7pm, there may be dinner patrons finishing up from earlier seating. Sat., Feb. 12, 7:30-10pm. Chops Bistro, 370 E Cascade Ave., Sisters. $20.

F*&$ V-DAY: A ROAST

It’s a consumerist holiday designed to make

people feel awful. The cards are cringy. Candy hearts taste like chalk. These comics are roasting Valentine’s Day because, as they say, someone has to stand up and admit it sucks.

Sat., Feb. 12, 8-10pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave #103., Bend. $15.

wood-fired sauna space, cold plunge, outdoor relaxation lounge, locally sourced tea and a warm moist towelette to finish the experience.

Sun-Mon., Feb. 13-14. The Coyote Den, 64660 Cook Ave., Tumalo. $283.25.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with amazing food!

Bring a loved one to this romantic hands-on class where couples will prepare a threecourse dinner for two. As always, each course will be paired with wine. Mon., Feb. 14, 5:309pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. $165.

Valentine’s Day arrives early at the Domino Room. Mobile Dance Party brings local funk superstars, The Cutmen, to get us all grooving into the evening. Bring your sweetie along after dinner or come as a single looking to connect with other locals. Sat., Feb. 12, 8:30-11:59pm.

The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $9.

FAMILY YOGA VALENTINE’S EVENT

Gather the family together this holiday weekend to practice yoga and mindfulness in a loving group! During this fun event enjoy a variety of yoga sequences, poses and a whole lot more.

Sun., Feb. 13, 10:30-11:45am. Free Spirit Yoga, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 150., Bend. $14.

SUNDAY-MONDAY 2/13-2/14 GATHER SAUNA HOUSE VALENTINE’S DAY POP-UP EVENT Offering 90-minute private sauna sessions bookable for groups of up to four and eight.

Includes your private luxury traditional

MONDAY 2/14 ROMANTIC VALENTINE’S DINNER

SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE

Boogie with your Valentine to one of the premier dance bands in the Pacific Northwest, the Blue Skies Big Band. The festival also includes a happy hour and dinner along with the concert. Mon., Feb. 14, 5-8:30pm. Sunriver Resort Great Hall, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver. $90.

VALENTINE’S DAY BRUNCH

In honor of servicing our community, veterans, first responders and public health care workers are invited to attend a free appreciation brunch that features helpings of the classic breakfast staple, biscuits & gravy. Mon., Feb.

14, 9-11:30am. Jefferson County Senior Center, 860 SW Madison St., Madras. Free.

MONDAY 2/14 A LADY AND THE TRAMP VALENTINE’S DINNER Flights Wine Bar is hosting a romantic evening based off the menu of a classic love story. The meal will include five courses and also champagne for attending couples. Reservations are required. Mon., Feb. 14, 4-8:30pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1., Bend. $150.

VALENTINE’S DINNER AT THE ANNEX

Invite your honey—and maybe some friends—to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic fourcourse elevated camp chef meal. Mon., Feb. 14, 6pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $55.

FRIDAY 2/18 THE CULT OF TUCK PRESENTS: NOT ANOTHER VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW

For one day a year the Cult of Tuck wants to spread love to all in both a platonic and romantic way. This is not an ANTI Valentine’s Day show, but it isn’t a typical Valentine’s Day show, either. Fri., Feb. 18, 9-11:45pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $20.

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If you think the history of Valentine’s Day is all about cupids, roses and chocolates, think again. Though the origins are obscure, what is known is they had more to do with bacchanals and blood.

Blame it on the ancient Romans, who, for centuries, annually celebrated the fertility festival of Lupercalia on Feb. 14. Randy male revelers ran naked down the street wielding strips of rawhide from the hides of the dog and goat sacrificed for the feast day. Young women lined up to be whipped, believing it would make them more fertile. The fete concluded with a matchmaking raffle. Maidens placed their names in a big urn and the self-proclaimed bachelors drew one to pair with for the duration of the festival or longer if the match proved a good one.

The ancient Romans are also credited with beheading two saints, both named Valentine, both on Feb. 14, both during the 3rd Century A.D., but on two different years for two different reasons—one for protesting the emperor’s prohibition of young men getting married, figuring they made better soldiers if single, and the other for helping Christians escape from the nasty Roman prisons. By the time the 5th Century rolled around, Lupercalia had been outlawed as un-Christian by Pope Gelasius and, toward a more subdued substitute, the martyrdom of the two saints Valentine was lionized with the declaration of St. Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14.

By the Middle Ages the celebration of love begins to look more like the current Valentine’s Day. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer penned a Valentine poem in 1375: “For this was sent on Seynt Valentyne’s day whan every foul cometh ther to choose his mate.

William Shakespeare followed suit.

Tomorrow is Saint Valentine’s day,

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FEATURE

Understanding Intimacy Introducing a new column that fosters deeper love between couples

Dr. Jane Guyn (she/her) is a well-known relationship coach who received her Ph.D. in Human Sexuality and is trained as a Professional Sex Coach and Core Energy Course. She works to help women and their partners release shame and increase confidence in themselves. Her work is in the area of intimacy and sex, as well as fears and/or abuse issues related to sex, plus a variety of other issues that may arise from any relationship. She’s the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller, “Too Busy to Get Busy” and has been passionately married to her best friend for over 30 years. You can find her at howtofixmysexlife.com Source Weekly: Can you tell us about yourself?

Dr. Jane Guyn: I was raised on the beach in Ventura, California. and went to the University of California-Los Angeles where I got a degree in nursing. A few years later, I met and married my best friend and the love of my life, Jim, who at that time was an intern at the county hospital where we both worked.

We lived in all sorts of places over the years, including very rural Northern California, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Three kids came along in the traditional way and we were delighted to adopt three more, making a family of six grown-up Guyn Kids.

I got into the field of intimacy coaching somewhere along the way. As a busy mother, I lost track of my sexual self in the middle of all the soccer practices and Halloween costumes. Jim and I have always had an intimate and loving relationship, but I had trouble being Mom and Sex Goddess at the same time. We ended up struggling after he had an innocent flirtation with a friend and I completely lost my mind. We worked it all out, but our challenge made me realize how difficult relationships can be.

I decided that I wanted to help women like me who were trying to figure out how to feel confident and sexy, and at the same time be good enough moms. So, I trained to be a Professional Sex Coach and then a Core Energy Coach.

Now, I’m honored to teach and coach other women, men and non-binary humans how to figure themselves out, get their questions answered and create the relationships they’ve always wanted. In groups and individual programs, we look for elegant solutions to the challenge of staying passionately in love in the middle of our busy lives.

SW: What are your goals for people in your current line of work?

JG: My goal for my clients in either group or individual work is to help them let go of sexual shame, learn to communicate comfortably about intimacy and sex without embarrassment, to identify barriers to intimacy and to resolve them with ease.

To speak authentically.

To know what they want.

To create an intimate life that feels loving, grounded, passionate and alive.

SW: Why is the notion of intimacy so important to you?

JG: Intimacy is at the core of who we are as people—our sense of self, our embodiment, our power and connection, our pleasure and self-expression. It’s up to us to create intimacy that is actually intimate—not a chore to be done or a box to be checked.

SW: For your column in the Source you’ll be answering questions from locals about their concerns around relationships. How are these questions collected?

JG: I can set up an email specifically for readers of the Source. Until we have a group of questions from local readers, I have questions that have been submitted to me on the reddit deadbedrooms/r subthread. |

Feeling Hopeless Q: Dr. Jane Guyn: I’m a 45-year-old man who desires more sex than my wife does. While occasionally there are success stories, most people, myself included, feel like there’s no hope after constant rejection for years.

I feel like I’m destined for divorce or a lifetime of suffering, and obviously neither of those seem optimal.

Can couples really change their relationship in the bedroom? Is there hope?

From, Feeling Hopeless Dear Hopeless: I can see how it might feel like there’s nothing that can be done when you have uneven desire in your relationship. You might feel like you’ve tried everything possible to improve things. Maybe you’ve gone to couples’ or individual counseling and read all the books with no change.

Uneven desire is a very common concern. You’d be surprised that many people you know also struggle with this problem. It’s normal for you and your wife to have different sexual appetites at different times. The problem comes when you feel resentment and she feels shame. Or, when you have trouble figuring out how to talk about it. When that’s happening, your relationship can feel incredibly awkward. You might end up having the same fight over and over.

Or, you might just clam up and stop talking about sex. Maybe you’ve both just kind of shut down. Lots of couples haven’t had sex in years because once the connection is broken, neither of you know what to do to get things started again.

I decided that I wanted to help women like me who were trying to figure out how to feel confident and sexy, and at the same time be good enough moms.

I know that you could be burned out on getting help by now, but I highly recommend you find someone who’s comfortable talking about sex. It might be a marriage and family therapist who’s well trained in this area, a sex therapist or a sexologist or sex coach. This person should help you outline your concerns. They’ll likely talk with you about things like your sexual history and expectations, the best times of the day for your intimacy, sexual skills, distractions, hormones, pain, erections, orgasm, pornography, masturbation, who initiates sex, erotic styles, and many other things.

I know that sounds like a lot, but these things all matter when you’re trying to change things.

It might be that you’re very different people sexually and that’s OK. It doesn’t mean that you can’t figure out something that works for you both. The most important thing to think about is that you CAN improve your sex life with the right support. Your sexual intimacy is complex and highly personal. Simply feeling exhausted after the birth of a baby can seem insurmountable. Job stress or physical problems can be impacting your wife’s interest. There are so many things that may have caused you problems.

It can be very challenging to bring up this topic with your wife, I understand that. When you do decide that you’re going to have The Talk, listen to her feelings without blaming or shaming her. She may be upset about it, too. Tell her how you feel in the nicest way possible. Ask her to help you find a sex and relationship expert who’s a good fit for you both. This won’t be solved overnight. It’s likely taken years to get to this point. Be patient.

Physical intimacy matters, but what matters most right now is your personal connection and closeness. Bring compassion and caring to your relationship and you’ll increase the possibility that things will get better in the bedroom.

Get some help. Take a deep breath. You got this. xoxo Dr. Jane

Finding Love Fast General Duffy’s is connecting potential Valentine’s Day matches at its upcoming speed dating event

By Chris Williams Tired of the arduous online dating experiences? In this modern dating scene, nearly everyone has been there. This year, General Duffy’s Waterhole in Redmond is going old school and hosting an in-person speed dating event. This low-pressure form of dating will provide participants with new avenues of conversation and the opportunity to meet many people.

Speed dating could be ideal for those experiencing swipe burnout from apps, and “anybody looking for love,”

according to Cady Lindsey, the organizer behind General Duffy’s inaugural speed dating event.

Speed dating allows participants to meet a lot of people face to face and see if there is a spark within the first couple minutes of meeting someone. General Duffy’s will allot around three minutes of conversation per round, with the sounds of smooth jazz playing in the background to set the mood. After the dating rounds, there will be a group mingle and music where there’s opportunity to meet more singles.

The event costs $10 and gives access to drinks and conversation prompts to guide participants past the awkward silences. Whether going to find a valentine before Valentine’s Day, or to find new friends, there is a lot of fun to be had for singles in February.

Speed Dating at General Duffy’s Waterhole Thu., Feb. 10, 6:30pm General Duffy’s Waterhole 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond $10

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Editor’s note: This week, as couples nationwide approach this love-centered holiday called Valentine’s Day, we’re rolling out a new column, “Understanding Intimacy,” from Dr. Jane Guyn, which will run monthly in the Source Weekly.

The first edition of her column is below.

Therapy is a great idea, but unfortunately most therapists aren’t trained to address your specific sex issues. They want you to be vulnerable. They want you to communicate better. So you learn how to do those things pretty well, but it doesn’t move the needle on sex. Maybe they talk with you about a history of sexual assault, and that’s important for sure. But, many of the issues that are important in your relationship now—like what turns you both on, and how power struggles are impacting you both, aren’t talked about.

You’ve spent hours in therapy on Zoom and still it’s cold as ice in your bedroom, even with the new duvet she bought off Amazon for the holidays.

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LEFT COAST COUNTRY FIRESIDE SHOW AT THE SUTTLE LODGE COUNTRY MUSIC COLLECTIVE

Originating in Portland with Drew Tucker in 2010, this group has been rotating a cast of players throughout the years and has extensively toured the country. Thu., Feb. 10, 5:30-8pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Highway 20, Sisters. $15.

ADULT CLASS- CHOCOLATE FOOD AND WINE THE SCIENCE OF CHOCOLATE

Kindred Creative Kitchen is having an adult cooking class based on the science and flavors of chocolate in both sweet and savory dishes. The event will feature three courses involving chocolates from around the world and will be paired with wine. Fri., Feb. 1, 5:30-9 pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. $85.

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TOO MANY ZOOZ AT VOLCANIC AN UNFORGETTABLE BAND

Supported by a “wide-ranging and fanatical” fanbase, this solitary and amusingly monikered band is ready to rock Bend into a party-animalized frenzy! Thu, Feb. 10, 9-11:30pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

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Dine in or take-out a good ole’ bucket of chicken and bottle to-go! Upgrade with the “Balla Bucket” to receive a Somm selected bottle of champagne.

Vegan and gluten free options will be made available to guest. See this week’s Chow for more on this new wine bar! Thu., Feb. 10, Noon. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. $10.

Central Oregon’s favorite comics are here to show off their skills and make you laugh! Acts include Jessica Taylor, Mark Rook and Whitney Russell. The showcase is hosted by Katy Ipock. Fri., Feb. 11, 8-11pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $15.

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BOOTS, BABES AND BURLESQUE BURLESQUE GONE COUNTRY!

Strap on your boots, get down to some western tunes and get ready to reach your primal roots at this country western shindig that’s also described as a pioneering peepshow! Sat., Feb. 12, 8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. $20-$30.

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THE FATHER’S GROUP FILM SERIES PRESENTS: HIDDEN FIGURES BLACK HISTORY MOVIE

In honor of Black History Month, watch this film about strong and independent black women who helped our nation win the space race and cement themselves as true American heroes. Sun., Feb. 13, 5-10pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend $10.

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THE NICHOLES, THE RUMPEPPERS &UP MARI AND COMING BANDS Check out a few of Bend’s most promising bands as they combine forces and bring the fury downtown. All ages are welcome to the show. Sat., Feb. 12, 7pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.

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‘20S JAZZ, GIN, MONEY AND MURDER MYSTERY 20TH CENTURY MYSTERY NIGHT

Drink gin, count money and try to solve a murder mystery all while dressed, or not, like people in the “Roaring Twenties.” Charcuterie and cheese for eating is included in the price. Sat., Feb. 12, 6:30pm9pm. Gompers Distillery, 611 NE Jackpine Ct #8., Redmond. $30.

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If you’re looking for something romantic to do with your significant other to celebrate the world’s day of love, take a look at this week’s feature starting on page 8 for a roundup of all the Valentine’s-related events around Central Oregon!

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By Isaac Biehl For those reading who don’t have plans Thursday night, might I steer you toward the Too Many Zooz show at the Volcanic Theatre Pub. This trio of top-tier musicians is 100% going to bring the house down—so get ready to dance... because they wouldn’t have it any other way.

As a group that started out on subways and streets, Too Many Zooz has gone from those early days of playing for tips in Union Square and all around the city, to sharing stages with The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks) and Beyoncé at the Country Music Awards, after Queen Bey herself saw videos of them playing in subways online and had them lay down parts on her song “Daddy Lessons” from 2016’s “Lemonade.” That’s a rise not many bands or solo artists can even comprehend—but Too Many Zooz has earned it with their inventive methods and room-changing energy.

Learn more about the trio below and what they’re bringing to Bend this Thursday with this Band Fact Sheet.

Who’s in the band: King of Sludge (birth name, David Parks) on drums, Leo Pellegrino on baritone sax and Matt Muirhead on trumpet.

Where they’re from: Originally the three came from different places around the country—Muirhead from Boston, Pellegrino from Pittsburgh and KOS from Indianapolis. Pellegrino and Muirhead met while both were students at the Manhattan School of Jazz and Parks was introduced to them as they played with another group in the subways of New York. Eventually their talents would join forces and Too Many Zooz was created in 2013.

What’s to like: Well for starters, Too Many Zooz is essentially the creator of “brasshouse.” It’s a combination of jazz, house, hip-hop and more all thrown together in a way that is both danceable and invigorating. The band will often step away from traditional instruments to use various tools for sound whether they are on the streets performing

Come prepared to get down because every Zooz show is a dance party!

or in the studio. “Warriors,” one of the trio’s most popular tracks, might ring some bells if you aren’t too familiar with the group. It’s an explosion of good energy and will get you pumped up for anything, and the music video is basically an action movie where Too Many Zooz fends off their foes with the power of their instruments. So not only are they cool when it comes to performing, but humorous as well. They take chances and step outside the box of their instruments’ traditional sounds—Too Many Zooz is a trio of innovators.

Songs to start with: “Warriors,” “Subway Gawdz,” “Pep Talk,” “Make Room,” “Funky Christmas.”

Random Internet Dig Fact: Pellegrino, or Leo P as he’s often called, first started off playing clarinet as a kid because his father was an accordion player— so they would play traditional Italian Polkas together. Then it all changed when he heard John Coltrane for the first time, which prompted a switch to saxophone. Fast forward to high school where the school band’s bari-sax player was expelled, leaving the door open for Pellegrino to dive in. The rest is history.

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at Duffy’s Speed Dating Event! Come find your Valentine! 6:30pm. $10.

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Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 Trivia

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your Northside Bar & Grill Tiger Lynn Powerful female vocalist performing upbeat pop and dance classics. 7-9pm.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Comedy Open

River’s Place Eric Leadbetter A Central

Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. 21+. Strong content expected. Starts at 8pm. Free.

Oregon favorite! Let’s rock! 6pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your

Open Mic At Seven Night Club Comedy Is back in downtown Bend! 7:30-10pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band.

Bring your own instruments. 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Jacob Westfall When onstage he shares his story through genuine songwriting, powerhouse vocals and pristine arrangements. 6-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Pete Kartsounes

Songs & Stories Pete is an award winning singer-songwriter, flat picker and cutting-edge musician’s musician. 6-8pm. Free.

Tower Theatre North Mississippi Allstars When families rally around music, they speak this soft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. 7pm. $36.50-$59.50.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Deep Sea Diver w/ Natalie Schepman At Volcanic Jessica Dobson is the fearless multi-instrumentalist, singer and band leader for Deep Sea Diver. 9-11pm. $15.

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Bridge 99 Join us each Thu, at 6pm, for live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Trivia Night

We are bringing a nostaligic spin to trivia with large, hand-crafted, replicas of Trivial Pursuit wheels. We have enough pies for six teams. So, get here early to claim your favorite color! Starts at 7pm. Free to play. 6:30-8pm.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Dating

Silver Moon Brewing

go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.

Wed, at Cabin 22 with Useless Knowledge Bowl live trivia game show @ 6:30pm. 25 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free.

go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.

Silverado Trio Cheyenne West delivers a country rock n’ roll style with a little bit of attitude.

6:30pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant Comedy

Silver Moon Brewing Lasers Lasers Birmingham With Special Guest Tipping the Stetson hat that covers his scruffy hair, Lasers Lasers Birmingham carries on the legacy of hard living, left of center country music. 7pm. $10.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Left Coast Country Fireside Show At The Suttle Lodge Left Coast Country is a country music collective founded by Drew Tucker in 2010. 5:308pm. $15.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Too Many Zooz at Volcanic The curious thing about being a fan of brasshouse? You’re pretty much talking about being into one solitary but extremely unforgettable band: the amusingly monikered Too Many Zooz. 9-11:30pm. $18.

11 Friday Worthy Brewing Company Rudolf Korv

and the Northwest Feels - Live at Worthy Burgers and Brews For Eugene-based Americana duo, it’s about honoring the journey, while never losing sight of where they’ve been. 5-7pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill DJ/Karaoke Nights Dj

dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm.

Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Crosscut’s Après Music Series w/ BAM Stop by the Warming Hut après mountain every Fri, through February for our indoor Après Music Series, 5-7pm.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ SKNNY

MRCLS Two nights of soul, hip-hop, and dub with Dj Sknny Mrcls. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Big E’s Sports Bar Cheyenne West and Courtesy-David Archuleta

Multi-Talented: Comedy & Talent Showcase Some of your favorite Central Oregon comics are showing off their skills. 8-11pm. $15.

12 Saturday Hub City Bar & Grill DJ/Karaoke Nights Dj dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm.

Free.

Bend Cider Co. Live Music Coyote Wil-

low-This exciting artistic partnership joins Tim Coffey’s soulful guitar, Kat Hilst’s powerful cello and the duo’s rich vocal harmonies, creating a unique blend of folk, roots, blues and intricate instrumentals. 3pm. Free.

Sunday The Hideaway Tavern All You Can Eat Super Bowl LVI Party It’s a Super Bowl Party!

1pm. $35-$60.

Hub City Bar & Grill Big Band Open Jam All

welcome to sing or play an instrument, just come on in and get on the sign-up sheet. 5-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Trivia Sunday at River’s Place @ 12 Noon Live UKB Trivia @ Noon at River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd in Bend. Noon-2pm.

Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Todd Day Wait & Kristina Murray with Special Guests Todd Day Wait is a Missouri native with an easy-going, good humored nature that will have you singing along faster than you know the words. 10am. $10.

Chops Bistro “Love Is...” A Dinner Cabaret Join us at 7:30pm on Sat., Feb. 12, 2022, for an evening of live music featuring local talent while enjoying fine dining at Chops Bistro. 7:3010pm. $20.

Monday

Craft Kitchen and Brewery F*$% V-Day: A Roast It’s a consumerist holiday designed to make people feel awful. 8-10pm. $15.

Bevel Craft Brewing Bingo with Bren Supporting Boys & Girls Club of Bend Start your week off with Mon, night bingo at Bevel! 6-8pm. $2 per card.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ SKNNY MRCLS Two nights of soul, hip-hop and dub with Dj Sknny Mrcls. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Domino Room Heart & Soul - A Valentine Celebration Heart & Soul - Valentine Celebration. Featuring local ten-piece funk & soul band. The Cutmen. 8:30pm-1am. $9.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events Opal Springs Band Bring your

sweetheart and join us for an evening of fun and music at one of Central Oregon’s premier vineyards. With special guest violinist, Tracie Andrusko. 5pm.

High Desert Music Hall Boots, Babes, and Burlesque Bend Burlesque has gone country! 8pm. $20-$30.

Pflücke Public House Bill Powers Bill Powers plays everything from original tunes to covers. Rock and roll to bluegrass. Plus, blues to swing. 3-5pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Something Good Trio. 6pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Nicholes, The Rumpeppers & Mari Some of Bend’s best up and coming rock and roll bands combine forces to bring fury to the Silver Moon Tap Room! 7-10pm. $10.

Tower Theatre David Archuleta David

Archuleta became a star when he was just 16-years-old. In 2008, more than 30 million television viewers fell in love with his angelic voice and their 44 million votes made him runner-up in Season 7 of ‘American Idol.’ 8pm. $31.50-$48.50.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Beyond The Lamplight w/ Boss’ Daughter at Volcanic Lead singers of Larry and His Flask, Ian Cook and Andrew Carew, continue the fun and songwriting alliance together in their new project Beyond The Lamplight. 8-9pm. $12.

Worthy Brewing Rudolf Korv and the Northwest Feels Live at Worthy Brewing For Eugene-based Americana duo, it’s about honoring the journey, while never losing sight of where they’ve been. 6-8pm.

Check out David Archuleta live at the Tower Theatre this Saturday, at 8pm.

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The Astro Lounge Open Mic Mondays This is Bend’s finest open mic! Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Monday Night Trivia Now playing Monn (Thu, too!) at 6pm it’s live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. 6-8pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Comedy Open Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. 21+. Strong content expected. Starts at 8pm. Free.

Sunriver Resort Great Hall Sunriver Music Festival Valentine’s Dinner & Dance One of the premier dance bands in the Pacific Northwest, the Blue Skies Big Band brings the smooth big band sound along with the tight vocal harmonies of the Jewel Tones. 5-8:30pm. $90.

Tuesday Trivia Tuesdays in Redmond Trivia Tue, in Redmond, with Useless Knowledge Bowl. 6:30pm at Initiative Brewing, 424 NW 5th St. Free.

Cascade Theatrical Theatre Out of Thin Air Improv Comedy The Company presents authentic and hilarious improvisational theater based on audience suggestions, with a sprinkling of comedy sketches. Every other Tue, 8pm. $10.

Open Space Event Studios Getting Intimate Getting Intimate is an interactive workshop series that explores identity, relationship, self-expression and intimacy through facilitated activities and open dialogue. 6:30-8:30pm. $10.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Company Open Mic Night Head down to The Cellar

and join us for open mic night. Hosted by James Matt. 6pm.

Wednesday Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 Trivia Wed, at Cabin 22 with Useless Knowledge Bowl live trivia game show @ 6:30pm. 25 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Comedy Open Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. 21+. Strong content expected. 8pm. Free.

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Domino Room Kitchen Dwellers Live In Bend Parallel 44 presents the long-awaited return of Kitchen Dwellers on Wed., Feb. 16, 2022. 8:30pm. $18 adv / $22 door.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Quattlebaum Quattlebaum, Southern Gent and Banjo Slinger, brings more to the table than just music. 6-9pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Mandy Harvey Mandy Harvey

is an accomplished singer and songwriter. She is also deaf. 7:30pm. $30-$50.

Volcanic Theatre Pub VTP Presents The Elovaters Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their number one Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have quickly become a household name. 8:30-11pm. $15.

MUSIC

Open Hub Singing Club An unforgetta-

ble evening of singing together! All voices are welcome. Feb. 16, 6-7:30pm. Redmond Library, 827 Southwest Deschutes Avenue, Redmond.

Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The Ultimate Oldies Show Your Fri,

morning oldies journey on KPOV 88.9 FM. 10am.

Through May 6. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend.

Free.

DANCE

Born to Dance: Three Year Olds This class uses the Leap’NLearn ® program to follow natural childhood development. Mon, 5:055:35pm. Through June 20. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: (541)-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $48.

Discover Ballet A great introduction to the

world of dance for children 8 to 11 years looking to get a start in ballet! Fri, 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71.

Fantasy Ballet: An Imaginative Ballet Class for 5-Year-Olds! This fanta-

sy-themed ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry while discovering ballet terminology and culture of discipline. Sat, 11-11:45am. Through June 18.

Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $61.

Silver Swans Ballet Silver Swans is an open-level class for all adults 35+. Fridays, 8:459:45am. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71.

Twinkle Toes Tap: 5-7-year-olds This

beginning tap class will have your child tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap.

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Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $61.

FILM EVENTS

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2022 The 16th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour is back in action and hitting the road with a top notch selection of films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead. Feb. 11, 6 and 9pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $23.

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Ski Films Après-Ski in the beer garden.

Enjoy some of the best ski films outdoors on the couches by the fire pits and heated tents. Sat, Feb. 12, 6-9pm. The Yard at Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend. Contact: 330-819-2259. events@bunkandbrew.com. Free.

Open Space Event Studios

The Father’s Group Film Series Presents: Hidden Figures The Film: Hidden Figures based on the unbelievably true life stories of three of these women, known as “human computers.”

5-10pm. $10.

ARTS / CRAFTS

Beginning Mosaic: Glass on Glass Use colored glass pieces on clear glass in a frame to create a stained-glass look without the soldering. Sun, Feb. 13, Noon-2pm. Carleton Manor, 1776 NE 8th St., Bend. Contact: 907-230-1785. jesica@carletonmanormosaics.com. $75.

Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer

Join David in the Kreitzer Gallery and Studio, and experience sublime and healing Central Oregon splendor landscapes, the human figure, koi, California vineyards, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor images. Thu-Sun, Noon-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@ icloud.com. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS Bend Ghost Tours Join us for our Ghosts

and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about our permanent residents! Wed-Sun, 7:30-9pm. Bend. Contact: 541-350-0732. Bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Black History Month - Food Is Culture

Learn about the importance of food in Black culture. Registration is required. Feb. 12, 3-5pm.

Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Excuse Me: A Structural Device for Visual Communication A collaborative

exhibition from Danger Punch and FO(u)RT art collectives. Wed-Sat, 1-6pm. Through Feb. 26.

Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend.

Contact: 541-640-2186. stephanie@scalehouse. org. Free.

Online Only: Know Comics - Social Justice and Comics Explore the unique

power of comics to address social justice issues.

Feb. 15, 6:30-7:30pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The Volcanic Theatre Pub presents The Elovaters live this Wednesday at 8:30pm.

THEATER

Love, Loss & What I wore Ellipse Theatre

Community’s debut performance- Love, Loss and What I Wore. Feb. 11, 7pm and Feb. 12, 7pm.

Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: info@openspace.studio. $20.

WORDS

Author Event: The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera Please join us for

this virtual event. Feb. 15, 6-7pm. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Please join the nonfiction book club for "The 1619 Project." Feb. 11, 1-2pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110., Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com.

Writers Writing: Using the Physical to Write about the Emotional Discover the

power of using physical objects as prompts. Feb. 11, 12-1:30pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ETC.

Creative Nonfiction Critique Group

Chocolate Crawl Join us for the 2nd Annual

Creative Nonfiction Writer’s Workshop

Not Cho Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing!

Sun, 10am-1pm. Free.

Tired of writing alone? We’ll meet every Wed, for nine weeks. Feb. 9, 6-8pm. Contact: jessica@ jessicajhill.com.

Creative nonfiction writer’s workshops for women. Come share your story. Wed, 6-8pm. Through April 6. Contact: jessica@jessicajhill.com.

High Desert Speaker Series: Reclaiming Conservation Kicking off ONDA’s 2022

High Desert Speaker Series is a conversation with filmmaker Faith E. Briggs about her short film “This Land.” Feb. 15, 5:30-7pm. Contact: 503-703-1006. onda@onda.org. Free.

Memoir Writing Class Online (3-sessions) This Zoom class guides you in writing,

reflecting on and shaping the luminous details of your past into a coherent, meaningful story to share with others. Wed, February 16 - March 9. 3-4:30pm. $129. Private Residence in Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 541-408-4509. esantasiero@gmail.com. $129.

Mystery Book Club We will discuss "The

Ladies of the Secret Circus" by Constance Sayers. Join zoom link here: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am.

Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110., Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

SATURDAY FEB 12 AT 7PM

SATURDAY FEB 12 AT 7:30PM

NICOLES, THE RUMPEPPERS & MARI at Silver Moon Brewing

“LOVE IS...”

A Dinner Cabaret

at Chops Bistro

Chocolate Crawl! Fri, Feb. 11, 9am-5pm, Sat, Feb. 12, 9am-5pm and Sun, Feb. 13, 9am-5pm.

Prineville. Free.

Pine Frost Festival 2022 Enjoy a day of

games, fun and more at the La Pine Pine Frost Festival! Feb. 12, 8am-3pm. La Pine Park and Rec. District, 16405 First Street., La Pine. Contact: 541-536-2223.

Winter Nights It’s spacious, warm and wondrous inside the High Desert Museum! Join us after hours to see the latest exhibitions and enjoy a safe night out. Thu, Feb. 10, 4-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. Adults $10, children ages 3-12 $6.

Members always free.

You’ve Got Mail! What if you had to wait

weeks for someone to receive a text message?

That’s what Annie Miller did in 1904. Feb. 12, 11am-1pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Free with admission.

VOLUNTEER

16th Annual Community Baby Shower SI Bend’s two month long Baby Shower is back!

Mon-Sun, 7am-7pm. Through March 31. Jake’s Diner, 2210 NE Hwy 20., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY FEB 12 AT 8PM

BEYOND THE LAMPLIGHT w/ Boss’ Daughter

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room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band.

Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. (21 and over) 6:30pm. Free.

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Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots! Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird

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Rescue! Friendly people needed to help socialize birds to ready for adoption, make toys, clean cages and make some new feathered friends! Do you play a musical instrument? Come and practice for the birds! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Humane Society Thrift Store - Volunteers Needed Humane Society Thrift Store

– Volunteers Needed: Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3761. rebecca@hsco.org.

Valentine’s Day Brunch Valentine’s Day

biscuits & gravy brunch. In honor of service to our community veterans, first responders and public health employees are invited to attend a free appreciation brunch. Feb. 14, 9-11:30am.

Jefferson County Senior Center, 860 SW Madison St., Madras. Free.

Volunteer Here! Gratifying opportunity available! all aspects of daily horse care and barn maintenance for Mustangs to the Rescue. MonSun. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@ mustangstotherescue.org. Free.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Ongoing.

Contact: 541-389-8888.

Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed to help socialize and play with birds to help them to become more adoptable and possibly make some new (feathered) friends! First Mon-Sun of every month, 10am-4pm. Second Chance Bird Rescue, 19084 Dayton Rd., Bend. Contact: 916956-2153. scbrwestcoastdiv.org. Free.

GROUPS & MEETUPS A Course in Miracles This is a course in

mind training. Sat, 9:30am. The class is online.

Contact: 760-208-9097. lmhauge4@gmail.com.

Free.

Become a Better Public Speaker! Do you struggle with public speaking? Wed, Noon1pm. Contact: 503-501-6031. bend.toastmasters. club@gmail.com. Free.

Bend Chess and Go Club A casual group

meeting weekly on Wed, nights to play Chess and Go! 6-8pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Dr., Bend. Free.

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group

Patients and caregivers are welcome to join us. Third Wed, of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend.

Contact: 541-668-6599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com. Free.

Board Games Hosted by The Base A

new space in the Old Bend neighborhood for neurodivergent humans and allies to access community through the shared goal for connection and wellness. Fri, 4-5:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue., Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin.com. Free.

Deep Brain Stimulation Education and Panel Learn about deep brain stimulation.

Feb. 16, 11am-12:15pm. Contact: 800-426-6806. melissa@parkinsonsresources.org.

Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight Let’s play Left Center Right! Wed, 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St STE 104, Bend.

Contact: 541-617-0688. Zerolatencybend.com.

Getting Intimate - Reimagining Platonic Love and Intimacy Getting Intimate is a workshop series that explores human connection through facilitated activities, dialogue and movement. Feb. 15, 6:30-8:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Contact: Laurenlanger94@gmail.com. $10.

Marijuana Anonymous MA is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength and hope with each other to solve our common

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problem of marijuana addiction. Thu, Feb. 10, 7pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Northwest Wall Street., Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. bendbeginningsma@gmail.com.

Non specific grief support group Small

Support Group (4-5 people) for those who need a safe space to share a grief difficult to share with one’s friend and family, long-term grief for a death, loss of relationship, loss from suicide, loss of health, loss of function and etc. Sun, 5-6pm.

Free.

Valentine’s Weekend: Romance on the Snow Celebrate the day that Oregon became a state (and Valentine’s Day) around a cozy bonfire in the snowy forest! Fri, Feb. 11, 7pm. Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Hwy 97., Bend. $130.

Gather Sauna House Valentine's Day Pop-up Event We are offering 90-minute pri-

vate sauna sessions bookable for groups of up to 4 and 8. Includes your private luxury traditional wood-fired sauna space, cold plunge, outdoor relaxation lounge, locally sourced tea, and a warm moist towelette to finish the experience.

Sun-Mon., Feb. 13-14. The Coyote Den, 64660 Cook Ave., Tumalo. 503-830-6393. $283.25.

Learn to spoil your loved one with food this Valentine's Day at the Kindred Creative Kitchen from 5:30-9pm.

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join

Kids Open Play Our Kids Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful space for kids to stay active and have fun! Sat-Sun, Noon-3pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. Kids Open Play 1-Pass $15 Kids Open Play 10-Pass $130.

Baby Ninja Classes Cuties plus adults will

Let’s Talk About It Training with KIDS Center Examine child development through

GROUPS & MEETUPS Amelia Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive zoom puppet show!

Fri, 4-4:15pm. Contact: https://m.facebook.com/ acornartandnature/. Free.

bond and have a blast exploring soft obstacle ninja warrior courses, singing songs with hand gestures and movements, parachute play and bubbles! Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $105.

Birthday Parties $285 reservation fee for

Kids Birthday Parties this includes: 12 free Kids Open Play passes (you may invite up to 18 kids, if more than 12 kids come, then it’s $10 per child) and 2 hour access to the gym during Kids Open Play and private party room Sat-Sun, 12:302:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $285.

Bocado de Robotica Give robotics a try! In

this two-hour program, we will learn about Lego robotics and will work to complete a fun mission.

Feb. 14, 5-7pm. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@ campfireco.org. $30.

Free teen volunteer event Stop by for a

little while or stay for the whole thing! Mon, Feb. 14, 5pm. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr., Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org.

Free.

Friday Night Lights @ Hoodoo Ski Area Come watch professional riders, listen

to live music and enjoy a warm bonfire with us @ Hoodoo Ski Area. Fridays, 9am-9pm. Through March 25. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road., Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3799. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Lift tickets vary.

Hoodoo Ski Area - Blow Off Work Wednesdays Who needs work when you could

be flying down a winter wonderland at Hoodoo Ski Area? 9am-9pm. Through March 30. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road., Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3799. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com.

Lift tickets vary.

a social, physical and developmental lens. Tue, 10am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Little Leapers! Parent & Me dance class for

1.5 to 3-year-olds. Sat, 8:50-9:20am. Through March 19. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $132.

Mini-Ninja Classes Kids plus adults, come

enjoy these upbeat movement classes! Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $105.

Mini-Yogi Classes Moms / Dads / Grandparents and children will have a blast during these fun, upbeat yoga classes. Wed, 4-4:45pm.

Through Feb. 9. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $105.

Nano-Ninja Classes Kids will love making

new Ninja Warrior buddies as they develop fundamental coordination skills. Wed, 5-5:50pm.

Through March 30. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Ninja Night Drop off your kids (age 6 - 12) for

three hours of fun in our super-rad indoor Ninja Warrior play space. Feb. 12, 6-9pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $25.

Private Birthday Parties $335 reservation

and program it to perform exciting missions.

Wed, Feb. 9, 5pm. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@ campfireco.org. $100.

fee for Private Birthday Parties this includes: 12 free Kids Open Play passes (you may invite up to 25 kids, if more than 12 kids come, then it’s $10 per child) and two-hour private access to the gym and private party room (it’s all yours!) SatSun, 3-5pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $335 2 Hour Private Access to Entire Facility Free Open Play Passes.

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp

Thrifty Thursdays @ Hoodoo Ski Area

Intro to LEGO Robotics Build a LEGO robot

Drop off the kids after school on Wed, afternoons they’ll get their energy out and get their exercise in! 1:30-4:30pm. Through Feb. 9. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $165.

Invest in the best in the Northwest Ski/ride/ bike Hoodoo all day long for only $29. Thu, 9am.

Through May 12. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road., Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3799. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. $29.

Twinkle Toes Tap Learn the basics of tap!

This beginner class for ages 5-7 will be tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap.

Tue, 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 14. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend. com. $61.

Valentine’s Weekend Couples Massage Classes Taproot Bodywork will teach

you to rub your partner right this Valentine’s weekend! Fri, Feb. 11, 1pm, Sat, Feb. 12, 2pm, Sun, Feb. 13, 2pm and Mon, Feb. 14, 1pm. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo. Contact: 503-4810595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. $350.

GROUPS & MEETUPS Adult Class-Chocolate Food and Wine Adults, please join me in this hands-on

class where we will explore the science and flavors of chocolate in both savory and sweet applications. Feb. 11, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive., Bend.

Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@ gmail.com. $85.

Caramel and Sugar Demonstration at Kindred Creative Kitchen Explore the in-

tricacies of working with sugar with a professional chef. Feb. 12, 1-3pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive., Bend. Contact: 541312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Restaurant Join us for an elevated dining experience. Featuring Chef Josh Podwils creating French-inspired food using the best ingredients sourced from Central Oregon. Fri-Sat, 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330.

Elixirwinegroup.com. $12-$40.

Romantic Valentines Dinner Couples

join me in celebrating your love with a handson class. Together, you will make a romantic three-course dinner for two. Feb. 14, 5:30-9pm.

Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $165.

Valentine Dinner for Two at the Bend VFW The Bend VFW is hosting a romantic eve-

ning consisting of a pasta dinner, salad and two drinks. Feb. 12, 5-7pm. VFW Post 1643, 1503 NE Fourth St., Bend. $29.

Valentine’s Dinner at the Annex Join us

for a romantic four-course elevated camp chef meal and two drinks for you and your honey (and maybe some friends too) on Valentines Day! Feb. 14, 6pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue., Redmond. $55.

A Lady and the Tramp Valentines Dinner Join us for a fun and romantic “Lady

and the Tramp” Valentines dinner at Flights Wine Bar. Reservations required. Feb. 14, 4-8:30pm.

1444 NW College Way Suite 1., Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $150.

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BEER & DRINK

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

The Dam Run The Dam Run—a Super Bowl weekend tradition—is a race from the Bowman Dam to the Crook County High School track. Feb. 13, 7am. Bowman Dam, Highway 27., Prineville.

Free-$30.

and murder… mystery. Feb. 12, 6:30-9pm. Gompers Distillery, 611 NE Jackpine Ct #8., Redmond.

Contact: 541-588-2825. gompersgin@gmail.com. $30 per person.

Every Tue, enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way., Bend.

Enchanted Nordic Trek @ Hoodoo Ski Area Join us at Hoodoo Ski Area on Sat, for our

first-ever annual Enchanted Nordic Trek! Feb. 12, 11am-2pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road., Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3799. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. $10 per couple.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried chicken Thu, at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in or take a bucket and a bottle to-go! Through May 5. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1., Bend.

Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail. com. $30.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off

growler fills every Wed, at Bevel! Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Locals’ Night Mon, is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. Tue. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer. com. Free.

Monkless to the Mountain The mountains are open - you know what that means?! Monkless to the mountains is back! Through May 31, 11:30am-9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way., Bend. Contact: 541-7976760. alyssa@monkless.com.

Wine Wednesdays Happy hour all day on Wine Wed. Noon-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1., Bend. Contact: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com.

TRAINING GROUPS & ATHLETIC EVENTS Bend (Wanoga Sno-Park) National Snowbike, Snowmobile & UTV Race

This is a brand-new event and is held at the popular Wanoga Sno-Park, 15 miles south of Bend, which sits at 5,500 feet in the shadow of Mt. Bachelor. Feb. 12, 10am-4pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive., Bend. $10.

Bend Area Running Fraternity The group

will run, maintaining social distance, along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mon, 5pm.

Avid Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way., Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@ gmail.com. Free.

Brew Run We can run to and then on the

Larkspur Trail. We run 40-50 minutes and then relax with drinks and conversation. Feb. 10, 5:30pm. Spider City Brewing, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend. Free.

Dodgeball Join Bend’s favorite adult co-ed

social dodgeball league! Wed, through March 9.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, 500 NE Wall Street., Bend. Contact: 541-000-0000. hi@benddodgeball. com. $8.

Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins Planet

Fitness is offering free daily workouts via livestream! Ongoing, 4-5pm. Free.

Redmond Running Group Run Find the

Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thu, 6:15pm. Redmond.

Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

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Bevel Putting Mayhem Disc golf putting

competition that includes beers, discs and lots of fun. Feb. 9, 5:30-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B., Bend. $5.

Moonlight Ski & Bite Enjoy this unique win-

ter experience at Elk Lake Resort. Wed, Feb. 16, 4-9:30pm and Fri, March. 18, 4-9:30pm. Elk Lake Resort, 60000 SW Century Dr., Bend. $90.

She Jumps - Introduction to Avalanche Safety for Women The course

is designed specifically for women and female-identifying people who are starting or refreshing their avalanche education. Fri, Feb. 11. Countywide. $200.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES & SKILLS CLASSES 2022 Intuition Training! Having your

intuitive gifts tuned up is so helpful in navigating life’s challenges. You’ll practice reading people’s energy fields, do chakra cleansing, meet your healing guides and learn new ways of managing your life with strength and clarity. Ongoing, 7-8pm. Contact: 510-220-2241. chylton2010@ yahoo.com. $599.

40 Day Winter Rest & Recharge Our

signature program is taking on the energy of winter and yin. Tue, 7-8:15pm. Through March 22. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail. com. $40.

Bend Pilates Bend Pilates is now offering

a full schedule of classes through Zoom! For more information visit bendpilates.net/classes/.

Ongoing, Noon-1pm. $20.

Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure Become

your own hero. Tue-Thu, 7:10pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 2535 NE Studio Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.

Coaching Group Build your dream life while connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Mon, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 914-980-2644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-$25.

Watch snowmobiles, bikes and UTVs kick up some powder at this national race on Feb. 12 from 10am-4pm.

house Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $14.

Healing Flow Class Series Healing Flow

is a nourishing offering that invites you to slow down and feel. Tue, Noon-1pm. Through Feb. 22. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail.com. $15 drop-in | $80 for all eight classes.

In-Person Yoga at Loft Wellness & Day Spa In-person yoga classes at Bend’s newest yoga studio! Tue-Thu, 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203., Bend.

Contact: 541-690-5100. info@loftbend.com. $20.

Introduction to In-Class Hands On Assisting Series Are you a yoga teacher who’s

a little rusty around hands-on assists because we haven’t been touching other people for the last year and a half? Sun, Feb. 13, 1:30-3:30pm.

Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@ gmail.com. Four-part series: $140/$120 if paid

by Nov 1st • $45 for one session.

Kirtan, Dance, and Sacred Song Join

us Mon, at Tula Movement Arts and Yoga for an evening of Kirtan Dance and Sacred Song with the Bendavan Bhakti Band, around the back outside on the grass. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive, Suite 100., Bend. Suggested donation $5-$20.

Love Thy Camp Yoga Studio Classes in Tumalo Love Thy Camp has opened a small(4

yogis max) yoga studio in Tumalo! Mon-Fri, 9:3010:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm. Love Thy Camp, 20039 Beaver Lane., Bend. Contact: 541-9485035. info@lovethycamp.com. $20 Drop-in.

Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group The Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Sup-

port Group meets weekly in the Central Oregon Locavore event space. Thu, 6-8am. Central Oregon Locavore, 1841 NE Third St., Bend. Free.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation Westside This experiential yoga class explores

vibration through movement, music and meditation. Wed, 6-7:30pm. Through March 16. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central OR, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374.

Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation Eastside This experiential yoga class explores

vibration through movement, music and meditation. Wed, 6-7:30pm. Through March 16. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road., Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-$20 suggested donation (no one turned away for lack of funds).

Tai Chi for Health™ created by Dr. Paul Lam This two-day per week class is

appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. Mon-Wed, 9-10am. Oregon Tai Chi, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102., Bend. Contact: 541-389-5015. $55-$65.

Tai Chi with Grandmaster Franklin The focus is on the individual. I teach the original form as it was taught in the monastery: unchanged—Taoist Tai Chi Chuan 108 movements.

Tue-Thu, 9:45-10:45am. Grandmaster Franklin, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541797-9620. arawak327@gmal.com. $80.

Teen Yoga Series Deven Sisler is offering

this month-long series to give teenagers new pathways to relaxation via breathwork and movement. Wed, 2:30-3:30pm. Through Feb. 23.

Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail. com. Free.

The Vance Stance / Structural Reprogramming Is pain preventing you from

activities you love? Can you no longer “power through?” Mon-Wed-Thu, 6pm. EastSide Home Studio, 21173 Sunburst Ct., Bend. Contact: 541330-9070. x12 classes = $180.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting

Wake Up & Show Up: Learn practices

consciousness is trying to communicate with your conscious mind all the time. It speaks to us in dreams and waking life in the language of symbolism. Every other Tue, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 541-639-6246. michael@naturalwayofbeing.com.

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Personal Care Series for Family Caregivers of Parkinson’s Disease Are you

Yoga Mama Classes We will work to reduce

Drop In Monday Meditation - open to all Come join us in the beautiful gardens for

Prevent Diabetes Central Oregon

Diabetes Prevention Workshop Join us as we get active, lose weight and feel great together! Tue, 9-11am. Through July 12. Contact: 541-876-1848. Free.

Dream Interpretation Group Your inner

meditation and healing! Mon, 6:30-7:30pm.

Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. Contact: 510-220-2441. cathleen@ blissful-heart.com. Donation based.

Family Yoga Valentine’s Event Moms,

dads, grandparents and other caregivers, partner-up with your yogis to practice yoga and mindfulness together! Feb. 13, 10:30-11:45am.

Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Power-

Zoom meeting Password: 301247 For more information: centraloregonoa.org/. For assistance, call Terri at 541-390-1097. Sun, 3-4pm. Contact: 541-390-1097. oacentraloregon@gmail.com.

caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease?

Tue, 10:30am-Noon Through Feb. 15. Contact: 541-668-6599. carol@parkinsonsresources.org.

Donation based.

The Diabetes Prevention Program is proven to prevent or delay type two diabetes. Thu, Feb. 10, 4pm. Contact: 541-322-7446. sarahw@deschutes. org.

Resonance in Relationships Communication practices to create conscious connection, clarity and calm. Six weeks, Jan. 18 - March 1.

Contact Beth. Tue, 6-8pm. Through March 1.

Contact: 503-680-5810. bethwm519@gmail.com. $150.

to enhance body-mind awareness for clarity, self-care and personal power. Six weeks, Jan. 17 - Feb. 28. For more info contact Beth. Mon, 6-8pm. Through Feb. 28. Contact: 503-680-5810. bethwm519@gmail.com. $150.

common “mom” tensions especially in the low back, neck and shoulders, while increasing core strength and rebalancing your hips and pelvis.

Sat, 10:30-11:45am. Through Feb. 12. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $110.

Yoga Wall The Yoga Wall is an incredible yoga

tool that improves alignment, takes you deeper into poses, elongates the spine, re-aligns the pelvis and releases the hips. Wed, 5:30-6:45pm.

Through Feb. 9. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150., Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $110.

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Mon-Thu-Sat, 8-9am. Through Feb. 17. Bend Pilates, 155 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541647-0876. debby@bendpilates.net. $22.

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Flights Lands on the West Side A cozy neighborhood wine bar with approachable wine tasting and upscale comfort food, where it’s easy to try new things submitted

A place to go with friends.

That was the place Kelsey Daniels set out to create. Now, that dream has come to life in Flights Wine Bar. Located in the former Birdie’s Cafe location on the west side of Bend, the cozy spot opened in November to a warm reception.

“We did it and it’s awesome,” Daniels states. “It’s rewarding to have created that place I wanted to go to with friends. A place with a neighborhood feel.” Along with that comfortable, inviting atmosphere, Daniels (a Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine and WSET level 3) wanted to present wine tasting in a unique format, making it easy to try new things. She also wanted to offer her clientele more than just a basic cheese board to accompany the wine. Enter chef Nick Ragazzo.

Ragazzo worked closely with Daniels to create what he dubs the “farmhouse chic” menu, offering a bit of everything from snacks and bites to boards and full dinner plates and desserts from scratch—the intent being upscale comfort foods refined to showcase wines from all over the world.

Ninety-five percent of Flights’ menu items are made in-house, including pastas, sausages and pickles, according to Ragazzo.

Seasonal flavors come into play on the concise but varied menu and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are regular choices. Ragazzo’s Italian heritage and worldly culinary adventures are also on display in delectable dishes such as the Italian Shrimp and Grits, Smoky Brisket Philly and the Tandoori Cauliflower Steak.

Flights features all styles of wines from all corners of the planet, rotating flight offerings regularly. For example, The Light Side flight recently consisted of an extra dry prosecco, a Pinot Bianco from Italy and the Granbazán ‘Etiqueta Verde’ Albariño.

The Localish flight served up a couple of Oregon Pinots and a red blend from Washington state, and the Wanderlust flight was a European experience with a white wine from Toscana, Italy, a classic Chianti and a lovely red wine from Piemonte, Italy. You can also order anything by the half glass.

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Flights Wine Bar offers wine flights, wine by the glass and half glass, and a full bar with classic cocktails.

Daniels stands behind her wines, assuring customers that she “tastes every bottle when it’s first opened and tastes again before serving again.” She’s also proud of the fact that she’s a purveyor of mostly small production wines not typically available in big chain stores.

Flights offers retail sales to-go, to let people take a bottle home. Patrons can also order takeout food. Be on the lookout for weekly specials as well, such as the current Fried Chicken Thursdays. The dine-in chicken dinner special is available Thursdays from 4pm to close, or you can take out an eight-piece bucket of chicken, homemade biscuits, pickles, sauce and a bottle of wine. That Bucket and a Bottle can be upgraded to a Balla Bucket with a Somm-select champagne for an unbelievably low price.

Daniels has plans for even more specials and more winemaker events, such as wine dinners and even workshops where she’ll help folks find out what they really like when it comes to wine.

Producing such extracurricular wine activities is a perfect fit for Daniels, a former film and television producer and production manager. She enjoyed a career in that fast-paced industry for nearly two decades before deciding it was time to make her daydream come true.

“In between jobs, when I could travel, I

would always try and find the nearest wine region, my ‘happy place.’ I loved tasting and couldn’t get enough of wine education through the tasting rooms, workshops and wine regions.” So, she quit the film business and started working in a small family owned wine shop/tasting room. She also enrolled in a Wine and Spirit Education Trust course and eventually became a certified sommelier and started planning the future of Flights along with her husband, Kent. Kent is co-owner of the wine bar and also a helicopter pilot who works with firefighting teams throughout the west. So, as Daniels explains, the name Flights has a double meaning.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, perhaps wining and dining is sounding very romantic. Flights has its A Lady & the Tramp Valentine’s Day Dinner (which still had a few reservations available at the time of this writing) as well as the Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tasting from noon to 2:30pm. And for the non-wine drinker, Flights offers beers, non-alcoholic beverages and a full bar with classic cocktails.

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THE 355: This looks like a smarter take on “The Expendables,” but with some of the finest actresses currently working. Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong’o, Diane Kruger and Penelope Cruz decimating rooms full of bad guys sounds about perfect. Regal Old Mill

MARRY ME: It seems like it’s been forever since there has been a great romantic comedy and “Marry Me” drops just in time for Valentine’s Day with the already charming-as-hell cast of Owen Wilson, J.Lo and Sarah Silverman. Will this be the next “Notting Hill” or just another forgettable romance? Regal Old Mill

AMERICAN UNDERDOG: I’m torn about this one because I really don’t want to see a Christian football movie about Kurt Warner, but I really like star Zachary Levi, so maybe it’s worth a shot. Regal Old Mill

MOONFALL: The moon is crashing toward Earth and the only people who can stop them are astronauts Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson and Samwell Tarly. This is going to be big, dumb and beautiful…just like me. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, McMenamins

BLACKLIGHT: Liam Neeson plays a man with a very special set of skills protecting his daughter and grand-

daughter from shadowy government agents. Is this a movie we have seen before? Definitely. Will it still be entertaining anyway? Probably. Liam Neeson is always worth watching even when his movies are not. Regal Old Mill

DEATH ON THE NILE: Following Kenneth Branagh’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot from the Orient Express to Egypt as he tries to solve another murder mystery. This is one of the last pandemic-delayed films to finally get its release, several years now after its filming. It’s been so long since this was shot that star Armie Hammer has been canceled for over a year already. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub

NIGHTMARE ALLEY: With a cast featuring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe and a dozen other fantastic actors all being directed by the visionary Guillermo del Toro, “Nightmare Alley” is the kind of film we rarely see anymore. Film noir framing, femme fatales and old school storytelling make this one for the grown-ups. Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub PARALLEL MOTHERS: A new film from Almodovar is a cause to rejoice and with an all-time great performance from Penelope Cruz, “Parallel Mothers” is easily his best since “Volver.” If you’re a fan of the great director and actress, this is their eighth and possibly finest collaboration. Tin Pan Theater

DRIVE MY CAR: I’m calling it right now: this will win the 2022 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. I’ll show my work- Murakami (author of the short story this is based on) is one of the finest novelists of the last 100 years and director Ryusuke Hamaguchi is one of the very best modern Japanese filmmakers and the film is about an adaptation of Chekhov’s masterpiece “Uncle Vanya.” 1+1+1= flawless. Tin Pan Theater

REDEEMING LOVE: From the director of “Disturbia” comes a romance set during the turbulent and intense days of the California Gold Rush in 1850. With a Rotten Tomatoes critical score of 11% and an audience score of 95% the only way to know if this is good is to actually see it for ourselves. Regal Old Mill

FLEE: An animated Danish documentary hybrid following a man on the eve of marrying his husband who

“Scream” series has always done a great job balancing meta-humor and horror and this new entry promises more of the same. Regal Old Mill

recounts his escape from Afghanistan to Denmark as a refugee. Up for multiple Oscars, this is a powerful and gorgeous look at one man’s hunt for freedom. Tin Pan Theater

JACKASS FOREVER: I know, it’s all very dumb and juvenile, but I’m there for absolutely every second of it.

Johnny Knoxville and his friends are going to destroy themselves physically and mentally for us on camera so we can go into the theater and feel some catharsis for 90 minutes. Real life disappears completely while watching these guys. See full review on page 23. Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub

THE KING’S MAN: The long-delayed prequel to the “Kingsman” franchise brings in the astoundingly good Ralph Fiennes to act as the classiness missing from the absent Colin Firth. It looks like a blast, but does anyone care enough about the franchise to need a prequel at this point? Regal Old Mill

LICORICE PIZZA: The new film from one of the greatest living directors, P.T. Anderson, “Licorice Pizza” is

another one of his L.A. movies set in the ‘70s after “Boogie Nights” and “Inherent Vice.” This is right up there with “Punch Drunk Love” in the realm of oddball romantic comedies. Regal Old Mill

SCREAM: Another horror reboot comes our way from the franchise that probably deserves it the most. The

SING 2: Is…is that a porcupine singing U2? Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME: I know, I know: another Marvel movie, but I’m genuinely excited for this one

to dive into the multiverse while also bridging together the Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield franchises into the MCU. Tom Holland’s Spider-Man is such a joy to watch as Peter Parker that I’m along for the ride no matter where this series chooses to go. Regal Old Mill

SUNDOWN: Tim Roth stars in a psychological drama about a man who ditches his family after their vacation is cut short. This is a spellbinding look at human nature that is as unpredictable as it is fascinating. Sisters Movie House

THE VELVET QUEEN: A documentary chronicling the nature photographer Vincent Munier as he searches the Tibetan highlands for the elusive snow leopard. This is the most meditative film I’ve seen in the theater in quite some time and will definitely make you feel like you’ve made a quick journey to Tibet. Tin Pan Theater

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Look at how many high profile movies have flopped over the last few months and then compare that to the staggering amount of money “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is still making every weekend. Audiences will go to the theater if they have a reason, and Johnny Knoxville getting gored by a bull and Steve-O trying to light a fart underwater are just a few of them.

I’ve been watching the Jackass guys and their stupid shenanigans for over 20 years and checking back in with them for the first time since “Jackass 3” 10 years ago felt like a hangout with old friends where we’re all noticeably older, slightly creakier and just as willing to injure ourselves for each other’s entertainment.

Seeing “Jackass Forever” in a packed theater filled with people laughing hysterically might still be completely stupid and pointlessly dangerous, but it gave me something I haven’t felt since before I ever heard the word Coronavirus: hope. Hope that our differences won’t always divide us and that communal experiences are something that are still sought after.

Johnny Knoxville and company remind us every time they get on screen that we’re all mortal and spinning through the universe together on a ball of rock and water.

They remind us that that holy trinity of human connection, love and friendship are probably why we exist and that the beauty we try to put into each other are what gives

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Just a photo of a grown man named Poopies trying to get bit on the face by a snake. NBD.

us the tiniest taste of immortality. They remind me that existence is a fragile collection of moments that bind tightly enough together to approximate a life. Or maybe we just like seeing idiots get smashed in the nuts. Either way, they should have sent a poet.

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Whenever something is just too beautiful to put into words, there’s a line from the 1997 Jodie Foster movie, “Contact,” I fall back on: “They should have sent a poet.”

She says that line when laying eyes on extraterrestrial life for the first time because she just can’t explain to the people back in mission control how truly sublime what she’s seeing is and how mind-shatteringly profound this new reality will be for humanity.

Upon watching “Jackass Forever,” all I can say is: “They should have sent a poet.”

That feeling has less to do with the actual quality of the movie and is much more connected to the intense feeling of catharsis I received from watching it with a packed theater full of strangers. If anyone wants to point out the death of the theatrical experience to me again, I will simply point them to the moment I had watching “Jackass Forever” when the lovable scamp Steve-O covers his genitals with hundreds of angry bees searching for their queen. Yes, it’s dumb and absolutely ridiculous, but hearing the collective gasp of 100+ people in the audience as we all realized what was happening together was surprisingly lovely.

The timing for this movie couldn’t be better as people start heading back to the movies again. With literally thousands of options on streaming now, there are going to need to be extremely strong options to get people to go spend more money, time and energy going to a movie theater, and ultimately there are only two things that will do that: the actual movie itself and the experience of the theater. We might be past

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Oregon Natural Desert Association’s High Desert Speaker Series begins Tuesday, Feb. 15 and continues through the spring with three outstanding presenters queued up.

“I’m excited about this year’s offerings,” said Corinne Handelman, ONDA engagement manager. “The goal of the series is to take a deeper look at the High Desert, which is a vast landscape filled with all sorts of interesting subjects for folks to learn about.”

The series moved to a virtual format due to COVID-19, but Handelman sees the positive in that situation.

“The virtual series reaches not only locals in Bend and Portland but also folks beyond Oregon. Our audience has expanded tremendously with over 1,000 registering for each event.” The virtual format alleviates capacity issues at venues where seats are always in high demand. Handelman also pointed out that the recorded programs will be captioned, allowing folks to view the program at a later date, as well as making it easier for those with any hearing impairment.

“Reclaiming Conservation” with documentary filmmaker, podcast host, and long-distance runner Faith E. Briggs will kick off the series Feb. 15. After a screening of her short film, “This Land,” which documents Briggs’s awakening and connection to public lands issues through a cultural lens, there will be a Q&A session led

by Handelman, the series’ host. “We’ll use some of the behind-the-scenes stories from the filming to talk about the learnings from making a film about public lands and experiences in the outdoors, in general,” said Briggs. In 2015, Briggs started working for the Discovery Channel in the documentary department, programming environmental films. “When I started that, I didn’t consider myself to be a conservationist. I just thought that conservation was something that people who were concerned about protecting plants and animals did,” said Briggs. “I didn’t have that luxury of being able to focus on that as a Black woman coming from a community where social justice has always been front and center.”

During that period, she reviewed many films coming from communities of color, and it hit her those societies were on the front line of environmental calamity but were often not included in the conversation, for a wide variety of reasons. “Our lack of presence was only making us more vulnerable

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to what was going on and from that, I felt like I really needed to be involved in conservation conversations,” added Briggs. She’s also helping to define conservation language. Words such as “public lands” or “wilderness” have a connotation that aligns more with policy and may be considered disingenuous to certain populations. Food for thought and inspiration for conversation.

Meanwhile, award-winning photography, author, and Ph.D. geologist Ellen Bishop will present “Small Splendors, Vast Landscapes” on Tuesday, March 15. Well known for her book, “In Search of Ancient Oregon: A Geological and Natural History,” Bishop has been an advocate for the beauty and mystery of the High Desert landscape for many years. As a geologist and photographer, Bishop believes people need to look at places at all scales to understand them.

“As a geologist, I can look at an entire landscape and have a feeling for the geologic history of an area, but then I need to look closer at the details in those rocks to understand their origins,” said Bishop. It’s easy in the High Desert to be overwhelmed by the sheer scale of its vastness or its dramatic history of massive floods or volcanic eruptions. “I want to talk about these vast landscapes which are composed of all

the little details such as macrobiotic crusts or the texture of the rocks, things that are important to understanding these places,” she said. The micro is easy to miss in the vastness of the macro landscape.

Then on April 19, Arthur Middleton, assistant professor of wildlife management and policy at University of California-Berkeley, will share “Wildlife Migrations in the West.” Middleton will bring into focus migration patterns of western wildlife such as pronghorn and mule deer, and the barriers these creatures face along their routes such as roads, fences, traffic patterns and land-use changes. Middleton will also highlight collaborative conservation actions and opportunities.

Registration for each live-streamed program will open one month before the presentation date (and close two hours before the event) on the ONDA website. Registrants will be provided with a Zoom link an hour before the program begins at 5:30 pm. A captioned recording of the presentation will be made available to those who register for the event.

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Valentine’s Day is known as the holiday that celebrates all things love.

Gifting your significant other with chocolate, food or jewelry is typically the go-to plan for people in relationships or seeking love. This year, FivePine Lodge and Hoodoo Ski Area want to try out something a little different for a Valentine’s Day date: An Enchanted Nordic Trek.

Get all romantical and lovey-dovey two days early with a ski or snowshoe adventure alongside your valentine on Sat., Feb. 12, from 11am-2pm at Hoodoo. Trek down a 1.5-mile Nordic snow trail that runs along the Lower Nordic Trail System and enjoy majestic views, a well-groomed trail and spend time getting to know your accompanying sweetheart. Little to no experience is necessary for the chosen trail.

All couples or adventurers participating will receive chocolate-covered strawberries and an insulated FivePine tumbler, plus, a chance to win prizes like puffy jackets, sweatshirts, knit hats and more! Beverages and other tasty treats will also be available for all snowy love birds.

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By Josh Jardine It’s Black History Month, which intersects with cannabis on a number of fronts. Prepare your shocked face when I tell you that not all those fronts have been favorable to the Black experience, and it’s still not going great.

Four years ago, I looked at a 2014 academic paper which explored how cannabis was widely "introduced” to the United States, and popularized, by Blacks and Mexican Americans.

The paper’s author wrote: “The black community also began to pick up on cannabis, so that reinforced this racial stereotype that brown and black people smoke cannabis, and white people did not. Because it was used by black Americans and Mexican Americans, it helped to feed into the racist fears and stereotypes that were used to make it illegal in the 1930s.”

As I wrote, cannabis played a key role in the development of jazz music by Black musicians, an immeasurably valuable contribution to the planet. As a thank you, White Devil Hall of Fame MVP William Anslinger engineered the criminalization of cannabis in 1937, pushing disgusting racist lies of Black men using cannabis, then assaulting white women. His motivation was arguably based less in a puritan belief system decrying intoxicants, than his deep, virulent hatred of the Black community.

This laid the groundwork for President’s Nixon’s War on Drugs in 1971, resulting in a staggering increase in cannabis arrests in 1972, from 100,000 to over 420,000. Those arrests were, and remain, disproportionately punishing to Blacks and POC. Although cannabis use between Blacks and whites is close to equal, nationwide Blacks are 3.6 times more likely to get arrested for cannabis.

As of 2018 in some parts of the country—looking at you, Pickens County, Georgia—Blacks are 100 times more likely. Don’t get too smug, Yankee, because that same year, Clackamas County outside of Portland had a Black cannabis arrest rate nearly eight times higher than whites. Statewide in Oregon, it’s 1.8 times.

But with 37 states and four U.S. territories offering recreational and/or medical cannabis programs, the regulated cannabis industry is worth $61 billion and growing. With that growth has come self-examination of how the industry can address this history, and promote social equity.

Arguably the most successful of these efforts has been expungements of cannabis arrest records. Those records erect absurdly high barriers to critical basics such as housing, educational loans, credit, employment opportunities, as well as establishing a business within the cannabis industry itself. A concerted effort has resulted in numerous cities and counties removing hundreds of thousands of misdemeanor and felony

cannabis convictions.

The social equity efforts have been mixed, albeit the concepts and actions of social equity have been recognized, and written into recent cannabis legalization legislation laws. But a 2017 survey found just 4.3% of cannabis businesses were Black owned, which social equity programs are designed to improve.

So, about that…

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, we need look no further than the City of Angels. Its social equity program faced a yearslong delay of implementation, numerous lawsuits and an underwhelming success rate.

Among other problems, many Black “cannaprenuers” were left bankrupt by a licensing requirement that they own/rent an approved cannabis business space, which remained empty, for years of squabbling by lawmakers. Bonita Money, executive director of the Los Angeles’ National Diversity & Inclusion Cannabis Alliance, told the Pew Trust, “We don’t have one successful social equity [licensing] program yet.”

Aside from seeking out and purchasing Blackowned cannabis brands, make a difference with these groups: The Last Prisoner Project works to get the over 40,000 U.S prisoners convicted for cannabis crimes, many of whom are Black, released. They have a great success rate, and also seek expungement of records, and provide resources and tools to support those released with their reentry. lastprisonerproject.org/ I’ve written about Portland-based Black woman and mega badass Raina Casey, founder of the Oregon Handlers Fund, which covers the $100 application fee for a Marijuana Workers Permit for Black and non-Black people of color. oregonhandlers.org/ With the explosive growth in the cannabis industry has come self-examination of how the industry can address this history and promote social equity.

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Real love is a pilgrimage,” declared author Anita Brookner. “It happens when there is no strategy, but it is very rare because most people are strategists.” That’s the bad news, Aries. The good news is that you have more potential than ever before to free your love of strategic maneuvering and manipulation.

For the foreseeable future, I invite you to drop all romantic agendas and simply make yourself extra receptive to love’s teachings. Are you ready to learn what you don’t even realize you need to know?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the near future,

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I’ll be pleased if you dole out lavish praise to allies who enchant you. I will celebrate if you deliver loving inspirations and lush invitations to those who help you fulfill your reasons for being here on the planet. To get you in the mood, here are some suggested provocations. 1. “Your body makes mine into a shrine; holy, divine, godtouched.” —Ramona Meisel. 2. “Your luster opens glories on my glowing face.” —Federico García Lorca. 3. “All night long if you want. We’ll tell our secrets to the dark.”

—Gayle Forman. 4. “I’ll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours.” —Bob Dylan. 5. “We are each other’s harvest. We are each other’s business. We are each other’s magnitude and bond.” —Gwendolyn Brooks.

GEMINI (May 21June 20): In Gemini author Orhan Pamuk’s novel Snow, the main character Ka asks a woman named Ipek, “What is the thing you want most from me?

What can I do to make you love me?” Ipek’s answer: “Be yourself.”

In the coming days, Gemini, I would love you to engage in similar exchanges with those you care for. According to my understanding of the astrological omens, now is a favorable time for you and your best allies to shed all fakery and pretense so that you may be soulfully authentic with each other—and encourage each other to express what’s most raw and genuine.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I’m afraid I must be downright practical and mundane in my oracle for you.

Don’t hate me! I’m only reporting what the planetary omens are telling me. They say that now is a favorable time for you to practice, practice, and practice some more the fine arts hinted at by author Ivan Goncharov: “A close, daily intimacy between two people has to be paid for: It requires a great deal of experience of life, logic, and warmth of heart on both sides to enjoy each other’s good qualities without being irritated by each other’s shortcomings and blaming each other for them.” Be diligently positive, Sagittarius, as you work through the demanding daily trials of togetherness.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Actor Leelee Sobieski was mourning her romantic adventures—or rather the lack of romantic adventures. She said, “If only I could find a guy who wasn’t in his 70s to talk to me about white cranes, I’d be madly in love.”

The good news is that Sobieski knows precisely what she wants, and it’s not all that complicated.

The bad news is that there are few men near her own age (38) who enjoy discussing the fine points of the endangered bird species known as the white crane. I bring her predicament to your attention, Aquarius, in the hope that you’ll be inspired to be as exact and lucid as she is in identifying what you want—even as you cheat just a bit in the direction of wanting what is actually available.

splashy titles for stories or poems or songs or artworks or dances that you could compose for beloved allies or people you want to be beloved allies. I hope my list inspires you to get gushy and lyrical. I hope you’ll be creative and marvelous as you express your passionate appreciation. Here are the titles: 1. Glistening Passion. 2. Incandescent Rapture. 3. Succulent Dazzle. 4. Molten Luminosity. 5. Splashy Fire Bliss. 6. Shimmering Joy Beams. 7. Opulent Delirium. 8. Wild Soul Synergy.

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Throbbing Reverence. 12. Sacred Heart Salvation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Eve Ensler tells us, “You have to give to the world the thing that you want the most, in order to fix the broken parts inside you.” This is perfect counsel for you to carry out in the coming weeks, Virgo. Life will conspire to help you heal yourself, in dramatic and even semi-miraculous ways, as you offer the people and animals you care for the same blessings that you crave to receive. I foresee an influx of restorative karma flowing in your direction. I predict the fixing of at least some of your broken parts. novel The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, the character

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Are you in the mood to make extravagant gestures in behalf of love? Are you feeling an urge to move beyond your habitual approaches to intimate togetherness as you dare to engage in fun experiments? Now is a good time for such behavior with allies you trust.

To spur your imagination, immerse yourself in the spirit of this poem by Nizar Qabbani: “I abandon my dictionaries to the flames, / And ordain you my language. / I fling my passport beneath the waves, / And christen you my country.” Your homework: Dream up and carry out a playful and audacious venture that will energize one of your close relationships.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In Michael Chabon’s

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named Arthur says to the character named Cleveland, “Love is like falconry. Don’t you think that’s true?” Cleveland replies, “Never say love is like anything. It isn’t.” I propose we make that your meditation during this Valentine season, Libra. In accordance with astrological omens, you will be wise to purge all your preconceptions about love.

Use your ingenuity to revive your innocence about the subject. Cultivate a sense of wonder as you let your imagination run wild and free in its fantasies about love and sex and intimacy.

radical idea about love from author Hélène Cixous. Although it’s not always true for everyone, it will have special meaning for you in the coming months. She wrote, “It is easy to love and sing one’s love. That is something I am extremely good at doing. But to be loved, that is true greatness.

Being loved, letting oneself be loved, entering the magic and dreadful circle of generosity, receiving gifts, finding the right thank-you’s, that is love’s real work.” How about it, Capricorn? Are you up for the challenge? Are you willing to expand your capacity to welcome the care and benevolence and inspiration coming your way from others?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’ve never offered you the wisdom of actor Natalie Portman, but her idealistic attitude about relationships is exactly what I think you should aspire to in the coming months. She said, “I always ask myself, would I want someone to do something that wasn’t comfortable for them to do just to please me? And the answer is no.” What do you think, Pisces? Do you suspect it might be interesting to apply that principle to your closest alliances? I hope so. If you do, the planetary energies will conspire to deepen your intimate bonds.

Homework: What love goal would you like to accomplish between now and February 2023?

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drinks. One was talking about her bad day at work and how she found herself apologizing to her boss (though she wasn’t at fault). The conversation turned to how women are constantly saying “I’m sorry” to everyone: boyfriends, parents, strangers at the supermarket. I even apologized to the bartender at one point! Why do women seem to sheepishly apologize, often for no reason?

-Not Sorry The value of “I’m sorry” gets seriously watered down when it covers everything from plowing your SUV into somebody’s living room to yoohooing the waitress: “Sorry, but could I get a fork?”

Because an apology is an admission that we’ve wronged somebody, the “pre-crime” weenie-ism above seems to make no sense. It’s not like the waitress was hired to read gripping crime novels, and how dare you tear her away from finding out who the real killer is when you could just eat your polenta with your hands?

However, “sorry” isn’t always an acknowledgment of “I did something awful to you.” Sometimes it’s a preemptive measure: “Don’t do anything awful to me.” Psychologist Joyce Benenson explains that women, across cultures, are prone to take this precautionary approach -- basically the verbal version of walking on eggshells -- in hopes of averting social and physical conflict and avoiding retaliation.

Girls and women use more tentative, hedgy-wedgy language, frontloading even the most innocuous requests with meekspeak like “I normally wouldn’t ask” and “I hate to bother you.” “Numerous studies have shown that girls and women use polite speech much more than boys and men,” notes Benenson.

Women also use more speech “softeners”: weasel phrases like “In my opinion” and “To be honest” and apologies taken to absurd extremes: “I’m sorry, but would you mind not standing on my foot?”

Because boys and men tend to be direct, women’s mealymouthing is -- unfairly -- stigmatized as a defect.

Benenson explains that men and women evolved to have different roles and motivations (in line with their differing physiologies) in order “to ensure the survival of their children to adulthood.”

For example, males, from boyhood on, specialize in defense: fighting the enemy and protecting the babymakers of the species.

Now, maybe you’re thinking, “Hello?

It’s 2022, and dudes are trotting off to Techbroland with an iPad, not a spear.”

Well, yeah. Unfortunately, they -- and all of us -- are stuck with an outdated

psychological operating system. As evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides and John Tooby put it: “Our modern skulls house a Stone Age mind” with “Stone Age priorities” -- meaning perfect, right now in 2022, for solving our hunter-gatherer ancestors’ mating and survival problems and often a mismatch with the realities of our lives today.

Accordingly, women’s duck-‘n’-cower deferential politeness, including promiscuous apologizing, seems to be a survival tactic -- one that, from ancestral times on, shaped female emotions (which drive behavior). “Politeness, as ... subordinate apes know well,” reduces interpersonal conflicts and “diminishes the chances” of being injured or killed, observes Benenson. “It is no accident ... that women have greater levels of nonverbal and verbal politeness than men.”

Benenson is alluding to psychologist Anne Campbell’s “staying alive” theory.

Campbell, researching sex differences in assertiveness, explains that ancestral women, vastly more than ancestral men, were critical to children’s survival. Women seem to have evolved to fear physical harm from “risky confrontations,” which could jeopardize their ability to have children or feed and care for the ones already dropping their Legos all over the floor of the cave.

Ancestral women who survived to pass on their genes (and the psychology built into them) to women living today were likely those who opted for low-risk ways of going for what they want: using hints, hedges, and manipulation instead of assertive direct “asks.” Whether a woman is a mother or plans to be is immaterial: “Even if a woman never has a child, she still sees the world through a different lens than a man,” observes Benenson.

That said, a propensity to behave a certain way is not a mandate. Knowing you’ve got the female emotions software package, you might pre-plan to be more direct: Practice asking for what you want plainly, without apologetic airbags, and then do it: both in conversation and by pruning the “Excuse me for existing”-speak from your texts and emails before you send them. Be prepared to backslide, and by “be prepared,” I mean maybe choose to laugh.

To be human is to be fallible, and habits -- especially those going back bajillions of years in human evolution -- have deep roots.

Eventually, however, asserting yourself should become more of a norm for you. Chances are this will amp up your self-respect as well as others’ respect for you -- probably because being around you no longer feels like being beaten to death with an olive branch.

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Talk to any owners with whom water from an irrigation pond is shared and retain an attorney to review or draft a shared pond agreement. Ensure there is access to the pond itself, as well as to any irrigation piping, troughs and weirs associated. Don't rely on a “handshake” deal between neighbors when it comes to easement rights. Get it in writing to avoid future disputes regarding use and maintenance.

Fifth, for domestic water uses, many farms are on one or more wells. which can also be shared between neighbors.

This is another opportunity to review or have prepared an agreement regarding access, use and maintenance of shared wells. If the property has a private well, obtain copies of well inspections and request reports that show if there are any issues with flow. An experienced real estate broker should be able to advise you regarding flow rate and the depth of the well, and will request information regarding expected average water production.

Finally, consider access to the home and other structures. Many rural properties are accessed via gravel or cinder driveways, which may be shared with other neighbors. A road maintenance agreement is advisable to avoid disagreements regarding shared costs for snow removal, re-surfacing and intensity of use of the driveway.

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The wide open spaces of Central Oregon are a draw for many people looking for a place to call home. With many large farms and ranches in the area, buyers dream of owning acreage here. There are several considerations for prospective buyers to consider. In addition to working with a real estate broker, you may want to add a land use attorney and a certified public accountant to your team, who can help review or draft documents and advise on tax implications. This article is part one of a two-part series reviewing various issues.

First, determine whether the property is in tax deferral. Oregon state law allows special property tax assessments for land used exclusively for farming.

Smaller farm parcels and those used primarily for residences may not be eligible for conventional financing if the land is used for farming.

Second, find out if there are irrigation rights and whether they have recently been put to “beneficial use.”

In Oregon, water rights must be used at least once every five years. After five consecutive years of non-use, the right is considered forfeited and subject to cancellation. If this deadline is imminent, consult a water rights attorney to determine next steps. An attorney also may help with transfer of rights off the property if you do not plan on using them.

Third, if you plan on growing crops or raising livestock, whether commercially or as a hobby farm, talk to other farmers—ideally owners of neighboring property. They can help you ascertain the viability of crops and whether drought conditions have resulted in limited irrigation water recently.