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Feature – The Many Faces of Homelessness

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Outside of Redmond, an estimated 600 people live in a loose camp for those without another place to go. As part of our Housing Crisis series, we sent reporter Magdalena Bokowa and photographer Joshua Langlais to check it out. What they found: More questions; few solutions.

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When it comes to Oscar wins, there are always the things you want to win, and then the things that actually do. In honor of this week’s awards, Jared Rasic has his picks for who should win… and who actually will.

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OPINION Critical City Services

It’s time to find the money—and that doesn’t mean yet another bond

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uring the past election season, several City Council candidates ran on a platform that the financial woes the City of Bend faces (potholes, general road improvements, support for septic-to-sewer transitions, a new Urban Growth Boundary) could be solved through more judicious spending. The mantra was, “The City didn’t have a revenue problem, it had a spending problem.”

After a harsh winter, at least one of the areas of the budget—the Bend Streets Department’s winter operations budget—has been more heavily utilized than expected. The Council has indicated support for prioritizing the Streets Department with discretionary funds—but those funds will eventually run out. On top of winter operations, there are the continuing challenges of improving the pavement conditions of many streets.

Will the “spending problem” that eager City Council candidates decried actually be resolved? Has that hidden pot of money now been uncovered?

Let’s not hold our collective breath.

Like most Oregon cities that labor without a sales tax, Bend does have a revenue problem.

There are numerous remedies to a revenue problem. One remedy— already being proposed by Bend-La Pine Schools in the upcoming May election—is to ask taxpayers to pitch in through a local bond. Bonds, of course, are financed through an addition to homeowners’ property tax bills. In the case of the Bend-La Pine Schools bond, the amount proposed

would be 44 cents per $1,000 of taxable value of the home. For a home with a taxable value of $200,000, that amounts to $7 per month, according to the district website.

It’s not a lot—and the school bond is necessary—but those monies can add up when compounded by another bond levied by the City. Bonds have a bigger impact on people’s fixed expenses. In the case of the homeowner who rents his or her home to someone else, that could mean an increase in rents that are already too high for many in our community to sustain.

What this community does not need is added pressure on property owners to raise rents. We support a school bond, but we would struggle to endorse yet another bond from a different government entity at this time.

What we hope to see is a revenue stream based on consumption—paid for at least in part by the hundreds of thousands of tourists who use our roads each year. A proposed gas tax was shut down by voters in Deschutes County last May, but today, as candidates become councilors, it should be even more apparent that it’s what the City needs in order to continue to move forward and provide critical services. Compared to passing the burden only onto property owners—and their stricken renters—it’s simply more equitable, and we venture to say it may even get local people out of their cars a bit more often. Our region is booming with tourists, and it’s high time they, too, contribute to maintaining our public resources. SW

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Why won’t Greg Walden have an in-person town hall in Bend? Thousands have been requesting one and even picketing for one.

Instead he had ones in supporter towns with populations of 1,000 or less.

— Linda Balsiger, via bendsource.com Come to Bend, Greg, we need to talk.

— William Van Buskirk, via bendsource.com

IT IS TIME TO STAND UP FOR TREES — WITH A COMPREHENSIVE TREE ORDINANCE TO PROTECT TREES IN BEND.

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point” for trees in Bend — with the new State’s Urban Growth Mandate for density with the new Urban Growth Boundary — and no protection for trees in the inner city — it appears that density will prevail and our inner city tree canopy in time will be lost. I have asked the city to let me know how many trees are being cut each month in the city and they stated that they don’t collect this data so they don’t actually know.

I understand that the City Council has lots on their plate – and I also believe that the protection of at least Heritage Ponderosa Pines – should be on their agenda for the near future. The City is mapping out their goals for the next two years and their decision on their goals will be set by the end of February. If you are concerned about the loss of so many Heritage Pines and trees in Bend – please take action today and contact the City Council immediately.

A group of concerned citizens and professionals have joined together to create a Urban Forestry Advisory Board to the City, to encourage the City to create a Comprehensive Tree Ordinance, to protect Heritage Ponderosa Pines and to reinstate Tree City USA. Let your Voice be heard for Trees.

— Mary Ellen Deckelmann, MA

IN RESPONSE TO, RECENT ARTICLES COVERING IMMIGRATION. My grandfather Albert Joseph Bialek came to the United States from Poland (Galicia) in 1910. He had just completed his service in the Austrian Army and Poland at that time was divided into three spheres of influence

by Austria, Prussia and Russia. Upon being discharged, he returned to his father’s farm.

Officers from the Austrian Army made an attempt to reenlist him but tradition dictated that he could remain at home so long as he was sorely needed on the farm.

Immediately after the officers departed Albert’s father gave him his brother’s travel documents and instructed him to immigrate to the United States. His father knew that war was coming and he didn’t want to lose his son to it.

It took me longer to locate my grandfather on the passenger list because I had forgotten he was traveling under the name Jan and not Albert. Given the fact that Albert entered the United States under the name Jan Bialek and later burned his immigration papers, it is evident he was by definition a “illegal immigrant.” He went on to become a very hard-working brick mason and law-abiding citizen raising 12 children with the help of his Polish wife Mary (nee Mazan) and the rest (as they say) is history.

Just as Cleveland (Ohio) is a city of neighborhoods so is the United States a country of immigrants. In fact, all the major cities of America (at one time) served as incubators for immigrants to not only become accustomed to the ways of this country but also to intermingle with each other (often prohibited in their native homeland). It’s a shame that the inner cities were handed over to the absentee landlords following World War ll. Just imagine how much stronger and united our country might have been had this unofficial tradition continued.

Gentrification is not the answer. Preventing immigration is not the solution. Intense

vetting is acceptable during these challenging times but to unfairly deny one person access to the United States makes us all orphans again. As a popular song goes: “Let me in, immigration man.”

— Joe Bialek

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It has come to my attention that Bend does not protect Heritage Ponderosa Pines or any trees if your property is less than one acre.

Currently Bend does not have a Comprehensive Tree Ordinance that protects trees from rapid growth and increased density.

It is my understanding that the City has tried since 1994, to establish some sort of Comprehensive Tree Ordinance that will protect trees and community forests but it has never been fully adopted by the City Council. It appears that our community doesn’t have a long-term vision for trees or anyone within the City consistently advocating for trees.

Sisters, Redmond, Sunriver, and Madras are all considered Tree City, USA, but Bend lost its status in 2012 because it has not been able to meet the standards. Most communities of our size have Tree Preservation Ordinances and value their inner city forests, tree communities and green infrastructure.

I have lived in Bend for 37 years on the westside and in the past two years over 20-plus big, large healthy heritage Ponderosa pines (over 30” in diameter and 90 feet tall) have been removed from our small neighborhood.

Even big heritage Ponderosa — 100-plus – year-old trees – 90 feet tall on City land on unimproved right-of-ways are subject to being cut down for the sake of density.

There has to be some sort of balance between density and heritage Ponderosa pines. I never imagined that our neighbors or the city would want to cut these down, as we are so privileged here to have them in our inner city.

Our neighborhood in the past has always been much cooler due to the forest canopy.

With concerns about climate change and the ever increasing summer temperatures – it seems to me that the City would want to keep Heritage Pines and trees as natural cooling agents as the city continues to grow and heat up. Plus mature Ponderosa trees remove substantial amounts of CO2 from the air.

I believe we are currently at a “tipping

SIDENOTES By Nicole Vulcan

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Sen. Ron Wyden addresses his town hall audience in Sisters Monday.

Central Oregonians Pack Sen. Wyden’s Town Halls

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s he walked onto the stage at Sisters High School Monday to introduce Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden (D), Sisters Mayor Chuck Ryan said the high school’s auditorium was the largest space they could obtain for the event.

With a large turnout, it was clear that bigger spaces were necessary.

Around 700 people attended Monday’s event, according to Wyden’s staff.

When the Senator asked how many people in the room were attending a town hall meeting for the first time, a majority raised their hands. With the electorate heavily involved in the political process in the months since the election, the turnout is no surprise. According to Roll Call, at least 27 Democrats and 21 Republicans from the U.S. Congress are holding town halls during this President’s Day recess. Since 2010, fewer than a dozen Democrats have chosen to do so during the same time period, according to Roll Call data.

At Sen. Wyden’s Sisters event, the first question from audience members was about Pres. Trump’s alleged ties to Russia, and what Sen. Wyden was doing to address it. The Senator replied that he would continue to press the 45th president to release his tax returns, to ensure that the president’s

financial ties were not “more important than protecting your interests.”

Audience members followed up with questions about immigration and the visa waiver program, campaign finance reform, the Violence Against Women Act, and the future of the Democratic Party. In addition, the question of how constituents can be more engaged and can get their voices heard came up numerous times.

As Katie Cavanaugh of Sisters told the Source before the event, “I’d really like to ask the question, 'What can we really do that is the most effective means in which we can make our voices be known and send a clear message'” In addition to attending town halls, voting and writing letters to their own members of Congress, Sen. Wyden encouraged people to talk to people they know in other states, to ask them to call or write their members of Congress to push for the changes they want to see.

Sen. Wyden’s local appearances included another town hall held Tuesday, Feb. 22 at the Crook County High School in Prineville, and another Feb. 23 at the Madras Performing Arts Center. SW This article originally appeared in Bent, the Source Weekly’s blog.

Those attending Sen. Wyden's Sisters town hall meeting listen and wait to have their questions answered.

D E M O C R A C Y I N C R I S I S

OPINION

Democrats in the Afterlife

Only by renouncing the desire for power can Dems regain it

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Democrats discuss the future of their party and the prospect of a new party chair at the DNC Future Forum Feb. 11.

"What if the Democrats stopped worrying so much about rebuilding their party and started to think about defending American institutions? Instead of debating in a convention center, they could physically put themselves between those enforcing Trump’s policies and those most affected by them."

The forum—the last before 447 party faithful vote for a new chair in Atlanta on Feb. 26— was held in the same Baltimore Convention Center as a car show, and it had the same atmosphere. Each candidate for party office had a table in the hallway, where volunteers presented their candidate as the shiny new model Democrat.

And like car buffs refusing to acknowledge their dependence on a nonrenewable resource, most everyone at this DNC Future Forum refused to recognize that they were dead. They fluttered around as if everything were ultimately the same.

“What we have seen in these few short weeks is carnage and chaos,” said establishment front-runner and former Secretary of Labor Tom Perez.

“We see it every single day, the assault on our democracy.”

The answer, it seemed, for all of

them was: Rebuild the party.

But what will that look like? Democrats have no hope in 2018, when they will defend 25 Senate seats, only 12 of which seem safe; eight Republicans are up for re-election—and only two of those seats are truly vulnerable. And while they may win a few House seats, there is no possibility of regaining control.

Whoever takes hold of the Democratic Party on Feb. 26 must find non-electoral ways to use the party to help democratic institutions. Otherwise, the party will cease to function, even as a ghost.

Most of those vying for leadership positions spoke about “resisting Trump” and drawing energy from antiTrump protests around the country.

Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison, the favorite of the Sanders faction and the first Muslim elected to Congress, spoke with both passion and charisma—noticeably lacking in many other candidates. Ellison recognized a “climate of dis-ease among Democrats” and understood the need to “engage all citizens-turned-activists moving in on this new movement.”

Though he was vastly superior to Perez, the engagement Ellison spoke of easily slips into vampiric attempts to suck the energy from a movement that has grown in spite of him and his party.

When hundreds of protesters showed up a few weeks earlier at Baltimore-Washington International Airport, former Maryland governor and presidential candidate Martin O’Malley showed up to grandstand in front of the crowd, as did Congressman Elijah Cummings. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and five House representatives from Maryland and Virginia did a little better and went to Dulles International Airport—where they might have made a difference—and demanded to see people being detained by Customs and Border Protection agents. They left long before the lawyers who did the real fighting.

The people running for DNC chair have been slow to catch on, too. On the day of the Women’s March, as millions of Americans moved forward without them, the candidates attended yet another fundraising forum on the future of the party. Only Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, had the sense to skip the intra-party event and march with the people of his city. (Ellison and Perez only stuck around part of the time.)

Listening to the candidates, I kept thinking: The question is not

what can the country do for Democrats, but what can Democrats do for the country.

At the very moment that the DNC chair candidates discussed the future of the party in Baltimore, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers racked up more than 600 arrests in a single week in raids that seemed to target sanctuary cities around the country.

“The raids on immigrants are things that tear my heart apart,” Perez said.

What if the Democrats stopped worrying so much about rebuilding their party and started to think about defending American institutions? Instead of debating in a convention center, they could physically put themselves between those enforcing Trump’s policies and those most affected by them.

When Flynn resigned amid allegations that he had discussed sanctions with the Russian ambassador while Obama was still president, filmmaker Michael Moore tweeted: “We demand that the weak & spineless Democrats bring Congress 2 a halt until investigative hearings are held & impeachment charges are filed.”

Democrats’ fatal mistake is acting like they will maintain our respect by playing it cool. You lost to Donald Trump. You can’t play it cool.

All of the Democrats who boycotted the inauguration after Trump insulted Rep. John Lewis did so, in part, because of the courage Lewis showed on the Edmund Pettus Bridge half a century ago.

President Johnson may have stepped in to propose legislation after cops smashed Lewis’ head on Bloody Sunday, but Lewis did not wait for Johnson. What if all the candidates for DNC chair went to stand with the water protectors at Standing Rock?

Precisely because the Democrats lack political power, they have the potential to become a great moral force if they are willing to be beaten and teargassed and arrested. Instead, they are all blinded by the possibility of regaining power, like underworld shades still pining for their previous lives. SW

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s Democrats choose the new chair of the Democratic National Committee this weekend, the worst thing they could do is claim credit for the resignation of former general Michael T. Flynn as national security advisor and the withdrawal of Hardee’s honcho Andy Puzder as Secretary of Labor nominee. It will make them underestimate their own weakness, which was painfully apparent at a recent party forum in Baltimore.

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THE MANY MANY FACES FACES THE OF HOMELESSNESS HOMELESSNESS OF

GET A JOB, THEY SAY. FIND A HOME, PEOPLE SHOUT. BUT FOR CENTRAL OREGON’S HOMELESS POPULATION, EVERY STORY IS UNIQUE, AND THE ULTIMATE SOLUTIONS FAR FROM BLACK AND WHITE.

BY MAGDALENA BOKOWA PHOTOS BY JOSHUA LANGLAIS

Each Monday, volunteers head out to Bureau of Land Management lands near Redmond with water and propane donated by St. Vincent de Paul. The volunteers estimate there are 150 camps, with as many as 600 people living in the area.

Staking their temporary claim, people camp, some for six months, others for six years. Their days are spent in a variety of ways: Working, schooling, salvaging cans, finding food, sometimes using drugs or alcohol and often worrying.

They lose sleep. Where will their next meal come from? A shower?

What about the snow building up and blocking them in? They stress about their propane levels and if they’ll have heat or gas to cook with.

They mildly panic each time they leave their open camp with all their belongings or if they don’t see their neighbors for a while. They cuddle their pets or strangers for warmth. These are the humans living on the fringes of society. And they know you think they’re derelicts.

These are some of the stories we gathered when photographer Joshua Langlais and I visited the camps near Redmond last week, as part of the Source’s Housing Crisis series.

CHELSEA, 28 OF WASHINGTON

I first caught a glimpse of Chelsea through her blown out windshield as she drove her Subaru through the thawed-out ruts of the road leading into camp. As she skidded to a stop in front of an old trailer, she briefly looked over, pausing, sucking in a breath before jumping out of the car. Feverently, almost erratically, she and her 50-year old passenger hopped to haul goods out of the back. There’s a bike without a seat, old tools, some boxes of food—and the grand prize—a white leather loveseat. They set it down in front of the trailer, in between a broken mirror,

HOUSING CRISIS

TERRI, 58

OF MURPHY, OREGON.

The path to some of the camps is long, muddy and impassible in some parts. It feels like it takes forever to Terri but it’s probably a 10-minute drive into the bush.

Once we round that corner a neat camp appears with a van out front. Boards, tires and other bits and pieces make a small circle to form a perimeter where Terri stands, waiting for us, smiling brightly. She hunches her shoulders, clasping her hands together, smiling as the volunteers unload propane, water and boxes of donated food. It’s been at least a few months since they’ve been able to reach her because of the snow. She smiles brightly and hugs them both. Terri is on her way out. Her boyfriend is working and they’ve saved enough to maybe get a place soon.

Terri says: “We were living in Bend, and Mark got injured. He broke seven ribs when he slipped and fell. This was four years ago. We moved into the van. We would park at WalMart and I was kind of just staying in the van you know, while he went to work, hiding out. I didn’t want people to know. It’s a really difficult position to be in, and I know a lot of people look down on you like you’re some sort of mobsters. So we heard people were staying out here on BLM and we just kind of drove out here one summer and found it. It’ll be three years in March, I think. We were living in a tent, probably for about eight months. Then our friend brought us out this camper he got for free. This has been a godsend because you know, we have heat.

"We’re trying to keep this area as nice as possible. And when we finally leave, we’re going to leave it like it was before. It shames me to see all the stuff people leave behind. It gives us all a bad name. It’s been difficult, but people have helped so much. Praise God for that.

"Once we get into town, I could get a part time job. If we can find a place.

We were looking at two apartments, but then you know it snowed and it snowed again, and we couldn’t even get out to go look. It’s been difficult to find a place.

Some won’t take dogs, but I won’t let go of my Nina. She’s been my everything, you know. She’s my companion while Mark’s gone. She’s three years old and she’s never had a home but she’s going to get one this year. I promised her. I keep telling her, ‘You know, girl, you’re going to have a roof, and you’re going to protect our home, and you’re going to love it and she’ll be so happy.’

"Once or twice I’ve felt pretty unsafe. Sometimes people will ride their ATVs out here and yell at me, 'Get a home.' So that made me nervous.

"I don’t really like Bend anymore. I moved there in ’73 and it was the perfect little town and I went to high school there. But I don’t like it so much anymore.

There’s a lot of hypocrites in Bend. They make it really difficult over there. The law enforcement is tougher. I had a three-bedroom house there for $750 there at continued on page 10... one point. That was some years ago now though.”

13,238 Oregonians experience homelessness on any given night.

(Source: usich.gov)

Across Oregon and Washington, the Bureau of Land Management administers approximately 14 million acres of rangelands. In most cases, camping in one area is limited to 14 consecutive days in a 30 day period, after which a camper must move 30 air miles away from the previously occupied location. (Source: BLM) Poverty is the biggest barrier to housing for those emerging from homelessness. Those who suffer from substance abuse or mental illness have additional obstacles and directly relate to the amount of income they have available to pay for housing. A Priced Out study in 2014 showed a severe housing affordability gap among those with disabilities. (Source: tacinc.org)

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that:

38 percent of homeless abuse alcohol.

26 percent abuse drugs.

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shattered glass and strewn garbage. I’m struck by her beauty. Wearing an indigo dress with lace, brown boots and a headband, she looks like Heather Graham. She appears fresh faced, and it’s only later that I notice her heavy makeup covering up the dark circles under her eyes.

Chelsea says: “I don’t like to make excuses, because there’s no excuses. Excuses are everywhere, excellence isn’t. I wish I were working right now, but I’m not really looking. It’s really hard to focus on finding work when you’re in a tough relationship… an abusive relationship. [sighs] When you go to work you have to draw a line at the door. You can’t let your personal life get into that. But out here, I’m not able to do that. [Softly says] I’m not able to do that.

"My significant other is in jail right now. He violated a domestic violence order, but I mean, it wasn’t… [sighs] it makes it sound so terrible, but he’s not a bad man. He’s not. He pled guilty to something he wasn’t guilty for and he can’t appeal it. …And it’s been one of the worst decisions that’s been following us around for three years.

"And sometime, down the line, your choices get devalued, and devalued, until you’re stuck with some shitty choices, and that’s the only option. And you have to pick the least worst of the two. Kind of like…The president. [laughs].

"Rob, Don and I stay here. And none of us are together. We’re just people coming together and stick together. It was really tough when the snow came. It was fucked up. It was fucking awful. It took two-three weeks to get the car out. It was rough. It was so fucking rough. It was bad. Really bad. We didn’t have propane to stay warm. Oh gosh. No, and I mean, this is an overshare, but during a couple moments, you had to be a cuddleslut, because it was so cold, and I’m kind of like a prude person, but you have to do what you have to do, man. It was probably one of my top five struggles in life. It was one of the toughest moments. And until John gets out, it’s still not finished.

"It’s tough. You don’t have a schedule, you don’t go to work, it’s like we all, want that. We wish somebody would just give us an opportunity. But the thing is you have to work for it. You’ve got to bug ‘em. You’ve got to say, I want this job. But things aren’t as simplistic as they once were. They’re complicated now. You have to go online and do this and that, and we don’t have access to all those things, all the time. We can’t just go in and say 'Hey! I’m Chelsea, I’m a good worker. Why don’t you give me a chance and I can show you what I’m worth.' That’s personable. That’s simplistic. It’s not simplistic anymore. Something’s gotta give. But we’re so consumed with trying to survive, like getting a shower, or getting food, or getting warm.

"I came to the conclusion, that I’m addicted to the struggle, and I’m afraid of success [laughs]. That’s my conclusion and I don’t have any other good answer.

"If there was somebody out there, who saw the potential in me, and was willing to give me an opportunity. I think I would undoubtedly would do that. But again, I’m not going to go flip a burger at McDonald’s. And you know what? That’s a good job. People make a great living off of that. Managers and stuff. I’m just not going to do it. I mean, a job’s a job and I shouldn’t be picky. But I just don’t want to.

"It’s an oxymoron kind of thing. I know. That’s the bottom line. But I probably wouldn’t work for less than $15 an hour either. Because I’m valuable. I think it’d be cheaper to not work. But I mean that’s just me. Pffft [laughs] and I mean, it’s not cheaper to not work, that’s crazy, I know.

"We’re all the same. You strip us down, and we’re all the same. You never know what somebody's been through, so you should always show people kindness, and you should always try to understand.”

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GENE, 58

OF SOUTHERN OHIO

Gene says: “I’m from southern Ohio originally. Followed the work around, I was at Lakeview (Millworks) for a while. Then the mills started closing, so I got in on the NAFTA retraining. They sent me over to Rogue Community College over in Grants Pass, studied computers, just in time for the tech crash. So, I took the first job that came along which was apartment maintenance. Fifteen years later, I finally lost that. I lost my driver’s license so I couldn’t do the maintenance work. You have to have the license to drive around.

"Back in the '80s, they had that savings and loans scandal. I got caught up in it, and so it pulled down the building industry. I was driving around with expired tags and no insurance, and I got popped three or four times, and lost the license. Fast forward, we left Phoenix with my future wife and I, and we flew up to Seattle where I took my pick of eight different jobs on the first day I went looking. Come time to renew my license, and they put a hold on it. So I called, and the only number that you can call goes to an automated messaging service, that tells you when the courthouse is open. I can’t find out how much I owe them, until I physically go to Arizona. But one of these years... I’ll take care of it.

"I pick up cans to get by. On a really good day I'll make as much as twenty dollars. But on average, it's more like three to four for about six hours worth of work.

I’ve tried to get work here. I’ve asked around at a few places. Running into the same ol’, same ol’. Which is no driver’s license and no phone. 'Can’t use ya,' they say.

If I got a phone working that would help a lot right there. But the attitude is, ‘if we can’t get a hold of you, how can we tell you that we need ya?’ So I get that.”

MITCH, 55 OF REDMOND

We run into Mitch on a dirt road. He’s looking for Two Dogs, his neighbor, who’s been here for six years. It’s his birthday and they’re supposed to celebrate by driving up to Hood River. “Ain’t nobody seen him?” he asks one of the volunteers. “Well, shit I know he’s around here somewhere, because we’re supposed to be leaving.” We had just walked from his compound, a ramshackle array of boards, bicycles and collectibles.

Mitch says: “I’ve lived in Central Oregon my whole life. After I went to prison for 10 years and came home, nobody would rent to me. I mean, why rent to me when they can rent to somebody that’s never been in trouble before? So they won’t. There’s no compassion. Most of the people in town, if you tell them you’re homeless and you live across the tracks, you’re automatically scum. And everybody’s labeled that way. And granted, there are those out here, who are. Then there are those, like myself, who have lived here my whole life. Granted, I went to prison, I’ve had my bad days, but I’ve contributed to this community my whole life. I’ve made the front page of “The Bulletin” three times. Once for no good, and twice for good. [laughs] I’ve been a healthy part of this community my whole life, and here I am.

An outcast. I’m not ashamed of it. I’m really not. I live in a 1990 Winnebago.

Any park would take it, but they won’t take me, because of my record. And it’s sad, because I haven’t committed a crime in 13 years. You know, they’re not even supposed to look past 10 but once it’s there, it’s there for your whole life. That’s how it is.

"So I’ve been in the camper for about a year and that’s home. I’m fine with it.

I’m not hoping to move into town anymore. The community out here is pretty tight. We try and help each other. There’s some people that use drugs, really heavy, so we can’t trust them, but we know who they all are and we shun ‘em. I’m working for myself but all this snow has got me stopped.

"It’s my own fault that I can’t get a house because of my criminal history. I mean, who wants a criminal next door when they can move somebody that hasn’t had any problems. I’ve grown up here, I’ve lived here my whole life, and because of our airport, when it’s all said and done, this will be the second biggest metropolis after Portland.

"There needs to be more money put into low-income housing. The solution is: build more homes, more apartment complexes. Like, listen we don’t need no projects, like Detroit has done, Chicago has done. They’ve shown us what happens when you build projects. I mean 15-20 years they’re just horrible. We don’t need that here. But more Habitat for Humanity homes, would be great. When I was raising a family, I missed a Habitat home for $7 a year too much. Right. It’s that black and white.” SW

RIFF RAFF WITH DJ AFTERTHOUGHT, DOLLAR BILL GATES, OWEY AND PETER JACKSON

CREATIVE FEAST

FOOD — Get your creative juices flowing as you munch on succulent food in this fusion of art, music and fine cuisine. At this event the A6 gallery will feature a new exhibit, live music and poetry readings.

Not only that, but a four-course menu with wine is yours to savor. Seating is limited, reservations required. // 5-7pm.

A6 Studio and Gallery, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 180, Bend. $65.

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ENVIRO-DOCS—The Telluride Mountainfilm festival is an outdoor and nature lover’s delight, with over-arching themes of environmentalism, adventure and world culture. If you missed the big event in Colorado, catch some of the best films from the fest here at the Tower, as a benefit for The Environmental Center. // 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $22 adv., $25 door.

AMERICANA — Although it may be the dead of winter, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a toe-tappin’ dance to enjoy. The Dead Winter Carpenters are just the ticket to get you moving and grooving to some authentic bluegrass and Americana. With diverse musical influences that range from the almighty classic rock, alt-country and rockabilly, this quintet from California has something for everyone. // 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive, Bend. $10.

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LOVE STORY—A story involving the Northern Lights, cold New England nights and finding love in unexpected ways. As with many stories about love, this tale shows how it’s not always what it might seem. // 7:30pm Thursdays thru Sundays; 3pm Sundays. 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave.,Bend. $16 Student/Senior, $19 Adult.

HISTORY—Willamette University Education Professor Emerita Dr. Linda Tamura shares her research from the experiences of Japanese Americans in Central Oregon during WWII—a time when many Japanese people were held in internment camps—as well as their experiences after the war. Attend to learn and remember the lessons gained from that chapter of American history. // 6pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97, Bend. $3 members; $7 non-members.

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MOUNTAINFILM

ALMOST, MAINE

GLADIATORS FEATURING DROOP LION REGGAE — See two generations of reggae artists from this iconic Jamaican roots band that started in 1965. Having morphed over the years with new members, the classic sound remains the same. And with an extensive 40 albums’ worth of songs to choose from, this will be one hot and heavy show. All ages, too!. // 8pm.

The Domino Room. 51 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. $18 adv., $22 door.

DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS

A DAUGHTER’S REFLECTIONS

THE IRISH ROVERS FOLK — Music always elicits some sort of emotion, and The Irish Rovers’ tunes are no exception. But of all the artists touring Central Oregon this year, none are likely to be as jolly on stage as this group. For half a century, this Canadian folk band has brought accordions, mandolins and twangy guitars to the masses... all with their own unique style. // 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $40-60.

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Wednesday 1

BEER FEST — It’s back and better than ever. Every year, craft breweries around the state open their doors to socialites, beer fans and aspiring hobbyists. Zwickelmania celebrates Oregon’s role as craft brewing capital of the world in a statewide event. More than 15 of Bend’s breweries will join in the festivities, so stop by and enjoy the best beer in town. // 11am-4pm.

Multiple locations. Free.

LEGENDARY ROCK — Although he would never admit it, Mike Watt wholly embodies the spirit of punk rock. His first band, The Minutemen, stood at the forefront of Los Angeles’ alternative movement in the early 1980s. In the decades since, Watt has refused to back down; an attitude that has earned him a rabid cult following. // 8pm. Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. $15.

ZWICKELMANIA

MIKE WATT + THE MISSINGMEN

FEB 22 - MARCH 2

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RAP— Riff Raff first made it onto the scene when he tattooed MTV onto his neck so that he could legally go by MTV Riff Raff. Flash forward a few years later and the zigzag bearded rapper is still as off-the-wall. Should be an energizing and entertaining show. // 7pm. The Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. $18. $75 meet and greet.

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his previous album. “It was about what would make this song really happen, whatever we need. So if we had a guitar with effects, something maybe in the mixing where we could add a certain kind of compression or we work with the low end, we do something to enhance the sort of vibe we were going for on that particular song.”

Castro liked the way “The Devil You Know” turned out. But he didn’t want his next album to be “The Devil You Know, Part 2." The idea of chasing a live-in-the-studio type of sound started to come into focus when Castro did some shows with fellow bluesman Tab Benoit.

“I’m a huge Tab fan,” Castro said. “I love his sound. I love his voice. I like the way he plays guitar and I like the way he kicks so much ass with three guys, two guys in his band plus him.

And it’s very raw and very real and very live. His concept about recording is to go in and just be this is what (it is). He does it that way all the time.

So we had a few talks about that when I was on his bus traveling with him.

And I thought, well, this is exactly what I need to do because it’s the opposite of what I did with ‘The Devil You Know.’”

Castro is proud of “Method To My Madness,” but makes no promises about what sort of sound he’ll pursue the next time he’s in the studio.“I don’t know what we’ll do next, but I’m

Guitar slinger Tommy Castro has new songs to play.

having a great time doing the music the way we’re doing it now. I’m enjoying all of these new songs. The only problem is that I would like to do all of the songs off of this new album. I like them all. But it wouldn’t leave much room for my past catalog and I know I’ll get some unhappy customers.” SW Tommy Castro and the Painkillers Wed. Mar 1, 7pm The Belfry 302 E. Main St., Sisters $20

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS OREGON WINTER GAMES Celebrate hard work and determination with an epic weekend of competition as Special Olympic athletes compete in alpine, snowboarding, cross country and snowshoeing events. Roughly 200 athletes and 100 coaches will participate in these highly competitive games which will also feature a parade of athletes, a celebratory dinner and the locals favorite: the victory dance.

Competitors develop courage, confidence, social skills, physical fitness and purpose in this family-friendly event sure to inspire all of the athletes in your home. Bring the kids and show them what inspirational athletes are all about. // All day. Mt Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend.

Free. www.soor.org

ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K DASH

The rapper who has many scratching their heads comes to Bend notched eyebrows and a bedazzled grill. Horst had either gone through a profound personality overhaul or he had created the perfect caricature of what he thought America wanted from their famous people. Regardless of the motives, Riff Raff was out of the bottle and there was no putting him back in.

Around 2008 he made his own rap CDs and passed them out at malls. In 2016 he was hanging out with Drake and Justin Bieber after James Franco played a version of him in “Spring Breakers.”

I think I figured it out. Riff Raff is the Keyser Soze of the rap game. As soon as the world is tired of his shenanigans, he’ll convince the world he didn’t exist and just like that... he’ll be gone. SW

February 25-26

March 18

The Enigma Wrapped in a Cornrow

here are far worse rappers on the radio and definitely more annoying personalities that take up our airwaves, but why exactly is Riff Raff famous? Is it simply the idea of a white gangster rapper trying desperately to become a mixture of Scarface and Master P that makes us want to watch?

Riff Raff was born Horst Simcoe in Houston, Texas, in 1982. His parents were a maid and a Vietnam War vet with PTSD who managed a WalMart. Riff Raff was the middle child, growing up in love with basketball and Vanilla Ice. Raised in a suburb, he was outside the Houston rap scene and spent most of his time playing basketball. His neighbors described him as a “shy, clean-cut kid” and a “bookworm.”

Fast forward a decade and Horst reappears as Riff Raff, coated in diamonds, ridiculous tattoos, a zig-zag beard right out of a ‘90s boy band,

Ready to get outside? With these upcoming events, you have no excuse to stay indoors...

This year that green beer will be all the more oddly delicious after striding through the finish line at the annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k Dash.

Celebrate the leprechaun in an unconventional way with this family-friendly event that benefits KIDS Center, a nonprofit Central Oregon child abuse intervention center. If running isn’t quite your thing, then you can walk, jog, or hey, even crawl your way to that finish line. You can then reward yourself with food, a bevvy or two and dance to live music by 5 Pint Mary. Be sure to dress up in the silliest of silly costumes for your chance to win a prize. // 10am. $15 kids, $35 adults. Deschutes Brewery Public House. 1044 NW Bond St., Bend. www.bendstpatsdash.com

May 19-20

PHOTOGRAPHY AND CONSERVATION WORKSHOP

Don't question the Riff; get down with the Raff.

Riff Raff

Friday, Feb. 24, 7pm Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend $18-$75

Hone your photography skills while enjoying the great Oregon outdoors in this photography workshop that also incorporates conservation skills. Learn to shoot raptors and mammals in their natural habitat with the field editor of Outdoor Photographer Magazine, George Lepp. The workshop also includes an optional classroom session for your chance to really dive deep into the technicalities, while wildlife curators will also provide insights into the lives of High Desert Animals. // 8am-1pm. $150 members, $200 nonmembers. High Desert Museum. 59800 S Hwy 97, Bend. www.highdesertmuseum.org SW

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eople who see Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on his tour but have yet to hear his album, “Method To My Madness,” will get a good idea of what to expect from this latest release by the time the show is over.

For starters, guitarist/singer Castro plans to play upward of eight or nine of the new songs at each show.

Beyond that, the songs figure to sound a lot like the album versions, because of how Castro—playing at the Belfry March 1— approached the making of the album.

Castro worked with the Painkillers – bassist Randy McDonald, drummer Bowen Brown and keyboardist Mike Emerson – on the album, recording “Method To My Madness” almost as if it was a live recording.

“It’s cool playing the new songs with the band that recorded it,” Castro said in a recent phone interview.

“And the way we recorded it was very live. That was my concept for this record, having an album that was really organic and kind of live, a real band playing songs without a lot of—the same thing we do with the live show without all the help that you can get from recording it in the studio.”

The studio was very much a tool in the making of Castro’s previous album, the 2014 release, “The Devil You Know.”

“It was not so much about wanting the band to sound live,” Castro said of

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Strictly Organic Coffee Company Open

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Mic 6 pm.

The Summit Saloon & Stage 97 Comedy Presents Some of the best comics from around the U.S to the Summit Saloon and Stage. Last Thursday of every month, 8-11 pm. $12.

Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic 6-8 pm.

The Lot Ky Burt New Americana’ music inspired by suitcase travels and rootsy guitar and banjo inspired songwriting. Ky likens to artists such as Nick Drake, Paul Simon, Gregory Alan Isakov and Andrew Bird. 6-8 pm. No cover.

favorite bluesman, and locals favorite, playing the best blues, rock and roots music in town. #BreedloveGuitars 6 pm. No Cover.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe Improv by Third

Seven An atmospheric evening of improvisational beats by one man cello artist. 6:30-8:30 pm. $5.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Level 2 Allan Byer Americana. 21+. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5:30 pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Open Mic 6:30 pm.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke

Volcanic Theatre Pub Legendary Shack Shakers, Delta Bombers & The Brains The Legendary Shack Shakers’ hell-for-leather roadshow blends a unique brand of Southern Gothic that is all-at-once irreverent, revisionist, dangerous, and fun. 9 pm.

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Domino Room Riff Raff Rapper coated in diamonds, ridiculous tattoos, a zig-zag beard right out of a ‘90s boy band, notched eyebrows and a bedazzled grill. 7 pm. $18-$75.

The Lot Open Mic 6 pm.

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe Tim Coffey &

7 pm.

Northside Bar & Grill Open Mic 6-9 pm.

Ky Burt Join us for a singer/songwriter evening with Coyote Willow’s own Tim Coffey and special guest, Ky Burt from Portland. 7-9 pm. No charge.

23 Thursday

E-Bar & Grill Kinzel and Hyde-Guardians

Enjoy a happy hour and a tour of blues, roots, & American music. 7-10 pm. No cover.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Kelly D’s Banquet Room Invitational Benefit Please join us for a special evening as we start our 2017 benefit concert series. Richard Taelour, Marianne Thomas and Victor Johnson will start our year-long tribute to the nonprofits of Bend. 7-9 pm. Donations accepted.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia On The Moon

If you don’t agree that this is the funnest thing you’ve done all Thursday, we’ll buy you a beer! 7 pm. No charge.

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Cabin 22 Bobby Lindstrom and Friends Bend’s

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

Blackstrap Join us for our delicious seasonal menu favorites, our award winning wine, and plenty of dancing! 6-9 pm. $5.

Hub City Bar & Grill HWY 97 Ready to rock Hub City! 8-11 pm. No cover. Classic rock, 80’s rock. 9 pm-1 am. No charge.

J DUB Bobby Lindstrom Bobby takes command of the Breedlove guitar, the slide on the resonator and even shows off his chops on the harmonica. 6 pm. No cover.

Old Stone Performing Arts Summit

Express at the Le Bon Ton Roulette Start the Mardi Gras celebrating at this fun filled event.

8pm. $15 door.

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Join the Summit Express at a spectacular Mardi Gras celebration at the Old Stone Performing Arts Center, 2/24.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Friday Dance Lessons 21+. 8 pm. No cover.

Silver Moon Brewing Boogie Reggae Funk

with Keez & Co. Boogie down with Keez & Co, — we’re throwing the furniture out to make room for our biggest dance floor yet! 9 pm. No charge.

begins at 10pm. Games and contests to win prizes and beads. Drink specials are available, including more beads! 10 pm. $5.

Bottoms Up Saloon Bad Cats Rock ‘n’ roll, blues & soul! 8-11:45 pm. No cover.

Cork Cellars Wine Bar & Bottle Shop

The Summit Saloon & Stage DJ Steele

Allan Byer Americana featuring banjo, vocals, guitar, bass and percussion. 7-9:30 pm. No cover.

The Old Stone Mardi Gras Party One of the

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin DJ Theclectik A night of electronica, hip-hop, ‘80s new wave and soul with DJ Theclectik. 10 pm. No cover.

21+. 9 pm. No cover.

wildest Mardi Gras celebrations in Central Oregon. Featuring the Summit Express Jazz Band.

8-10 pm. $10 adv., $15 door.

25 Saturday Astro Lounge Mardi Gras Masquerade Let

the crazy out, and help raise some funds for the Bend Lady Roughriders Rugby team. Music

Domino Room Gladiators featuring Droop Lion Jamaican roots reggae band, from the 1970s. All ages show. 7:30 pm. $18.

Hub City Bar & Grill HWY 97 Feady to rock Hub City! 8-11 pm. No cover. No charge.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Karaoke 8 pm.

CLUBS Latigo Acousticadia Mark Barringer & Jo

Booser are a dynamic duo of guitar and fiddle, playing a wide mix of american roots music. 6-8 pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern BFBS This will be the last time to see them until Halloween. 9 pm-1 am. No cover.

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Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free

Dance Lessons Come learn the popular line dances to your favorite country songs every Saturday! 9 pm. No cover.

Silver Moon Brewing Company Grand

Cocktail Release Party Come get down with us, and drink us up with our new signature cocktail.

8 pm-midnight. $10.

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Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Domino Room Mike Watt + the Missingmen An American bassist, vocalist and songwriter, best known for co-founding the rock bands Minutemen, Dos, and Firehose. Also the bassist for the reunited Stooges and a member of Banyan as well as many other post-Minutemen projects. Joined by Toys That Kill. 8 pm. $15

28 Tuesday Astro Lounge Trivia Tuesdays Bring your

team or join one! Usually six categories of various themes. 8 pm. No cover.

Broken Top Bottle Shop Mardi Gras Par-

ty— B Side Brass Band The Ultimate New Orleans Mardi Gras Party. Live 7 piece Brass Band, bead throws, food and drink specials. Costumes/ masks encouraged. 7-10 pm. No cover.

The Summit Saloon & Stage DJ Steele

Crow’s Feet Commons Open Mic for

The Capitol Elektrapod Ferocious live sound, acute funkiness, rippin’ chops and a great soul/ pop songwriting team. 9 pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Blue Lotus Featuring

Bay Area jamgrass band Dusty Green Bones.

With a sound that fuses rock ‘n’ roll, blues, jazz, funk and Americana they're paving new ground creating something fresh. 9 pm-1:30 am.

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Storytellers Cozy up next to the fire, bring your courage or your encouraging ear. All levels welcome and storytellers, too. Evening beer and wine specials. Sign up begins at 5pm. 6-8 pm.

House Concerts in the Glen David

Francey House Concert 3-time Juno award winning Canadian, Scots-born Singer-Songwriter David Francey with guitarist James McKie. 7-9 pm. $20, RSVP required.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Ukulele Jam

All ages. 6:30 pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Rubbah Tree Jam and reggae bring an uplifting beat. 9 pm. No cover.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Locals Night—

DJDMP & Friends A night of soul, hip-hop and electronica with DJDMP and friends, plus 25% off everything on the menu all night long (with local id). 9 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Bobby Lindstrom & Friends Local favorite, bluesman Bobby Lindstrom and friends, play their deep-rooted blues, killer rock and some old favorites. 1-3 pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Dead Winter Carpenters Gained a reputation for steadfast touring, heartfelt performances, and authentic Americana. Portland Metronome puts the quintet “at the forefront of a youthful generation trying to redefine what string music is and what it can do.” 8 pm.

The Lot Trivia at The Lot Bring your team or join one. Enjoy the heated seats, brews, and tasty eats while rubbing elbows with Bend’s smartest smartipants who love trivia. A rotating host comes up with six questions in six different categories. 6-8 pm. Free.

Tower Theatre The Irish Rovers Over

the next twenty years they became staples of the world music scene with two more international television series, and performing at five World Expos. 7:30 pm. $40-65.

1 Wednesday The Belfry Tommy Castro and the Painkillers Hailing from the San Francisco area, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers play music that is

Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus

Medal-winning Bella Acappella seeks women and girls who love to sing and harmonize. Bella teaches and performs four-part acappella harmony and welcomes singers with high and low voices, all levels and ages 15 and above.

Tuesdays, 5:45-9pm. Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-460-3474. $30 month.

Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice The Cascade Highlanders Pipe

Band is a traditional bagpipe and drum band with members from the Central Oregon area.

Experienced pipers and drummers are welcome to attend, along with those who are interested in taking up piping or drumming and would like to find out what it would take to learn and eventually join our group. Mondays, 5:30-7pm.

Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St. 541-633-3225. Free.

Cascade Winds Concert Free family

friendly concert by the Cascade Winds Symphonic band under the direction of Michael Gesme.

A variety of great music and guest soloist oboist Mitch Iimori. Feb. 26, 2-4pm. Summit High School Auditorium, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. 541-

Hardtails Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Jersey Boys Pizzeria Kinzel and Hyde Award-winning Cascade Blues Association Hall of Fame Inductees will take listeners on a tour of blues and roots music. First Wednesday of every month, 5:30-8:30 pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Open Mic 6:30 pm.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke

7 pm.

Northside Bar & Grill Open Mic 6-9 pm.

The Lot Open Mic 6 pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Show Ponies Record Release Show Americana/folk/bluegrass band will return to Bend to play their new album, How It All Goes Down. 7 pm.

2 Thursday 3 Goats Coffee Co. Banjo Jam An evening of live music, award-winning coffee, food, and fun for the whole family. First Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke 9 pm.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Free Country Swing Dance Lessons Every Thursday night, learn how to country swing. No partner needed. 8 pm. No cover.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Open Mic 6 pm.

The Lot Dingo Factory Experience rock and roll in a fun, engaging atmosphere. 6-8 pm. No cover. SW

EVENTS

CALENDAR MUSIC

Checker’s Pub Talent/Open Mic 6-8 pm.

Astro Lounge Open Mic 8 pm.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Bobby Lindstrom & Hefferdust Band Featuring Jeff Ingraham on drums, Bob Akers on Bass and Ed “the whistler” Sharlet. 8 pm. No cover.

21+. 9 pm. No cover.

guaranteed to fire up fans and leave critics searching for new words of praise. 7 pm. $20.

771-8268. Free.

Cascade Winds Symphonic Band The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the second concert of its season. Features Marcello’s “Oboe Concerto in C Minor,” and more. Feb. 26, 2pm. Summit High School Auditorium, 2855 NW Clearwater Dr. 541-383-7516. No cover.

Community Orchestra of Central Oregon A community orchestra that welcomes

all players. We are serious musicians who want to have a lot of fun while we are getting better.

Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Through May 31. Cascade Middle School, 19619 SW Mountaineer Way. 541-306-6768.

The Deschutes Caledonian Pipe Band Practice Looking for experienced players to join and perform with the group. We are a volunteer not-for-profit society dedicated to the preservation, performance, and enjoyment of Scottish style bagpipes and drums in Central Oregon. If you are interested in joining please contact us. Mondays-Sundays, 6-8pm. Through Nov. 1. Abilitree, 2680 Twin Knolls Dr. Free.

Singer/songwriter evening Tim & Ky will be sharing the evening with songs and stories.

Ky hails from Portland, is a multi-instrumen-

talist spanning from old-time and bluegrass to indie rock and avant-gars folk. Feb. 24, 7-9pm.

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. No cover.

DANCE Adult Intermediate Level Dance Class

Drop-in class. Styles include contemporary, modern, jazz, and ballet. Teachers rotate monthly. Friendly, supportive atmosphere! Performing opportunities available. Fridays. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave. 541321-4321. $5.

Argentine Tango Class & Práctica

Beginning lessons every first Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm. Followed by practica every week, from 7:30-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:309:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5.

Argentine Tango Milonga Tango dancing

every 4th Saturday. For all levels of dancers. No partner needed! Fourth Saturday of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. $5.

EVENTS Bend Ecstatic Dance Dance your own dance in your own way in a supportive community of kindred spirits. Come explore free form movement, connection, and self-expression, guided by rich, diverse soundscapes. Visit: BendEcstaticDance.com or FB Bend Ecstatic Dance. Tuesdays, 7pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE 8th St. 360-870-6093. $10-$20.

Dances of Universal Peace Celebrating

DJ Harlo Come for an evening of drinks, electronic music, dancing and more. Feb. 25, 10pm.

Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St.

Group Class & Ballroom Dance Get your dance on at our Friday night group class and dance! Class topic changes weekly. No experience or partner necessary. Ages 16-plus. All proceeds donated to Bend’s Community Center.

Fridays, 7pm. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-314-4398. $5 per person includes the class & dance.

Latin Dance Night 2 Sizzle up the dance

floor with some latin dancing. Feb. 23, 8pm. Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St.

Scottish Country Dance Weekly Class No experience or Scottish heritage necessary.

Weekly classes include beginner & advanced dances. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd. First class is free, future classes are $5.

West African Dance Class Cultural dance

experience to live drumming by Bend’s Fe Fanyi West African Drum & Dance Troupe! Learn movement to traditional rhythms of the Western region of Africa. Taught by Shannon Abero and live music led by David Visiko. Mondays, 7:15-8:15pm.

Cascade Indoor Sports: Skating Rink Side, 20775 NE High Desert Ln. 818-636-2465. $10.

FILM EVENTS

Unearthed: Encaustic Prints by Elise Wagner Portland artist takes an unconvention-

ArchaeologyFest Film Series Archaeo-

logical Legacy Institute presents top rated festival jury and audience films organized into 4 unique programs. A benefit for TAC festival. Fri, Feb. 24, 7:30pm and Sat, Feb. 25, 7:30pm. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way. $7.

four Japanese women who worked on balloon bombs, the families of those killed in Oregon, and the man whose actions brought them all together forty years after WWII. Screen film with filmmaker Ilana Sol. Feb. 25, 1-3pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-3121032. Free.

“Liberty’s Secret” A musical-movie about

a young woman who gets involved in politics and falls for with her spin doctor. Feb. 27, 7pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr. 541-3231881. $5.

Mountainfilm: a Fundraiser for the Environmental Center. Showcasing

the director and research scientists who worked on this award-winning film that tells the story of a remarkable campaign to set the Elwha River free.

It is an unlikely success story for environmental and cultural restoration that offers hope and possibility for a more sustainable future. Feb. 23, 6:308:30pm. Unitarian Universalist of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyliners Rd. Suggested Donation, $5.

Artist Reception Local artist featured for a full month in the Humm brewery. Artist receptions the first Thursday of each month are held with local music and snacks from Agricultural Connections and Locavore. Guests receive a complimentary glass of kombucha! First Thursday of every month, 4-6pm. Humm Kombucha, 1125 NE 2nd St. 541-306-6329. Free. event! No experience necessary! Fee includes supplies. Pre-register and see upcoming images at artventurewithjudy.com. Tuesdays, 6-9pm.

Broken Top Bottle Shop, 1740 NW Pence Ln. 541410-3267. $25 pre-paid.

THE OLD IRONWORKS LAST SATURDAY Monthly art openings, live music, food carts each month from 6-10pm the Last Saturday of every month. Feb. 25, 6pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. Free.

Oregon Rescue Paint Party An afternoon of fun, painting and socializing. Includes all painting materials and instruction. 21+ Feb. 25, noon. Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd. $45, RSVP required.

The Old Stone Presents

LE BON TON ROULETTE FEB 25

with Intention a mixed media art class, Create a Heart Piece while learning healing techniques for your own beautiful heart through Tonglen, Forgiveness, & the Warrior Heart. No Art Experience Necessary. Feb. 26, noon-4pm. Peaceful Heart & Soul, 124 SW 8th St. 541-771-2064. $75.

Artventure with Judy Artist-led painting

the best of the Telluride Mountainfilm festival. A fundraiser for The Environmental Center, featuring two nights of inspirational documentary films with themes of exploring cultures, preserving environments and promoting adventure. Feb. 24, 7-10pm and Feb. 25, 7-10pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. 541-385-6908. $22 adv., $25 door.

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al approach to printmaking by creating textural plates out of wax, which she then inks and prints as collagraphs. Saturdays, 10am-6pm, Sundays, noon-5pm and Mondays-Fridays, 10am-7pm.

Through Feb. 26. A6, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 180. 541-330-8759. Free.

Sacred HeART & Healing Join us for Art

“On Paper Wings” with Filmmaker Ilana Sol “On Paper Wings” is the story of

Return of the River Film Screening Join

LOCAL ARTS

A MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION

The Volcanic Theatre Pub Presents

BLUE LOTUS & DUSTY GREEN BONES

Art & Wine, Oh My! Local artists will guide you through replicating the night’s featured image. Food and beverage available for purchase.

Register online. Tuesdays, 6pm. Level 2, 360 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 210. 541-213-8083. $35-$45.

Sisters Folk Festival Poster Preview

Will unveil Dennis McGregor’s latest creation promoting the Festival. Light hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer will be provided and Dennis’ other original paintings, giclee prints, and note cards will be on display. Feb. 22, 4:30-6pm. Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop, 252 W Hood Ave. Free.

Sisters Library Annual Art Exhibit Major Annual Exhibit sponsored by Friends of Sisters Library Art Committee. More than 150 two- and three-dimensional works of art by local artists and artisans. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Feb. 24. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-312-1070. Free.

Sisters on the Road: Eight Artists & Their Discoveries The Roundhouse Foun-

dation supporting arts and artists in a residency programming — the exhibit features the work of these artists in iron, wood, ceramic, metals, painting and mixed media. Feb. 24, 4-7pm. Sisters Art Works, 204 West Adams. 541-771-2787. Free.

Spring Thaw Exhibit Gallery artists exhibit pieces that document the changes and shifts in their media and subject, focusing on the coming spring weather. Reception on Fourth Friday Art Stroll. Feb. 24, 4-7pm. Hood Avenue Art, 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters. 541-719-1800. Free.

PRESENTATIONS A Daughter’s Reflections Dr. Linda Tamura, an emerita professor of Education at Willamette University, will share her research on the experiences of Japanese Americans in Central Oregon during and after World War II. She will reflect on the lessons learned from this painful chapter of history. Feb. 27, 6-8pm. High

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the human spirit through movement, song and silence, honoring the world’s many spiritual traditions. Beginners welcome! Every dance fully taught. Fourth Tuesday of every month, 7-8pm. Through June 27. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd. 541-3853908. $3-$5.

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EVENTS Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754.

Members $3, non-members $7.

Deschutes Land Trust Nature Nights

The Oregon spotted frog is currently having a large impact on Central Oregon. Join biologist Jay Bowerman to learn more. Feb. 22, 7-8:30pm.

Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. 541-330-0017.

Free, registration required.

Forest Health and Management.

Complete Relaxation Empowers Everyday Life Join us to learn about a simple

practice which guarantees complete relaxation, mental and emotional stability, harmony in your relationships and much more. With this training, the support of a trainer and a global community you are empowered to tap into your natural power of benefit. Register: meetup.com/BalancedView-Bend Feb. 23, 6:45-8pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. $10-$20 donation.

Politics, Religion, Whatever—Let’s Talk About It! We’ll explore what happens

when disagreements about politics and other divisive issues come up and see why they so often end in frustration, silence, or shouting (or all 3!).

Learn sklls of compassionate/ nonviolent communication to see how they can be transformed.

Mondays, 6-7:45pm. Through March 13. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way Suite 200. 541-350-6517. $40. Slide scale.

The Gizmo Guys What makes their act so appealing for a family show is their unique winning combination of dazzling technique and infectious humor. Feb. 25, 2-4pm. Silver Rail Elementary School, 61530 Stone Creek Lane. 541-317-0700. $4 a person or $12 for a family.

Wellness Wednesday Discuss the basics of

neuroplasticity, the ability of the brain to change how it functions, and how we can use this to improve our physical, mental, and emotional health. We will outline different books and programs that teach about or utilize neuroplasticity to create change. Feb. 22, 11:30am-1pm. Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. Suite 260. 541-225-5775.

THEATER Almost, Maine On a cold night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine.

As the northern lights hover in the sky above, residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9:15pm and Sundays, 3-4:45pm. Through March 11. 2nd Street Theater, 220 NE Lafayette Ave. 541-3129626. $19 Adult, $16 Student/Senior.

Free Improv Jam Love improv or want to

see what it’s all about? Jams are a great way to experience our tried and true methods. No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Last Thursday of every month, 7-8:30pm. Through May 25. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-771-3189. Free.

WORDS A Novel Idea Artist Information Reception Looking for a creative way to partici-

pate in A Novel Idea? Join the downtown Bend Library Art committee and library staff to learn more about participating in the upcoming art show in conjunction with the novel, “Homegoing,” by Yaa Gyasi. Feb. 25, 4-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-3121032. Free.

The Story You Came To Tell Join other

emerging writers in Redmond for the Writing Ranch’s trademark creative writing workshop.

Participants will develop creative writing skills through in-class writing exercises, supplementary readings and writing assignments.

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 4-6pm. Through March 7.

Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way. 541-480-3933. $325.

Writing to Share All-level writing class

inspired by the teachings of Natalie Goldberg (“Writing Down the Bones”). Over the course of six weeks, you’ll be guided through the process of writing a personal essay from conception stage to final product. Begins 1/11 and continues each Wednesday till 2/15. Wednesdays, 10-11:30am. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-480-7732. $150.

Writing Your Memoir Workshop Through lively discussion of student manuscripts, short writing exercises, examples of published texts, and mini lectures, students will be introduced to a variety of narrative techniques and approaches used in memoir writing. Registration is required.

Feb. 22, noon-3pm. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-312-1032. Free.

VOLUNTEERS 350Deschutes Climate Advocacy & Education Use your special talents to encourage

awareness of the need for meaningful climate action. Speak or organize educational events, attend rallies, write or do art about the climate.

Thursdays. Bend, RSVP for address. 206-4985887.

After School Mentoring—Teens/College Students/Adults Needed Female

mentors are needed to serve 4th-5th or 6th-8th grade girls in weekly after school programs in Bend. Mentors must be 14 or older. Female adults and college students are encouraged to volunteer to change the lives of young girls.

Afterschoolbuddies.org. Tuesdays, 3-5:30pm.

Through May 25. After School Buddies, 62595 Hamby Rd. 541-390-3046.

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in Redmond It doesn’t take much to make a big

at 541-526-1380. Mondays-Fridays. Heart of Oregon YouthBuild, 68797 George Cyrus Rd.

Pajama Drive for Foster Kids Sleep Train is hosting its annual pajama drive for foster kids.

Donations of new PJs in all sizes can be dropped off at any Sleep Train store. For more information, visit sleeptrainfosterkids.org. Through Feb. 26. Sleep Train, 63455 N Hwy 97.

Tiny Explorers Meetup The Children’s For-

est is seeking committed volunteers to host Tiny Explorers Meetups in the outdoors. Serve as the point person and distribute free baby carriers.

Monthly meetups. Ongoing, 10-11am. Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District, 63095 Deschutes Market Rd. 541-383-5592.

Volunteer—BCC Bend’s Community Center

has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals over age 6. If interested in volunteering go to bendscommunitycenter.org or call 541312-2069 for more information. Wednesdays.

Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St.

ers needed to transport veterans to the Bend VA Clinic and Portland VA Hospital. Must have clean driving record and be able to pass VA-provided physical and screening. Call Paul at 541-6472363 for more details. Mondays-Fridays.

Brightside Thrift Store in Redmond

Looking for volunteers to receive donations, sort, and price items. Volunteers are critical to the operations of our high-save shelter and contribute directly to the care of our animals by ensuring our donations are processed. Mondays-Sundays.

Brightside Animal Thrift Store, 838 NW 5th St. 541-504-0101.

CLASSES AcroYoga Join Deven Sisler to experience how the power of acrobatics, wisdom of yoga and sensitivity of thai yoga intertwine. No partner necessary! Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-5508550. $7-$15.

African Dance Classes are taught in a friend-

Fences For Fido Help free dogs from chains!

Akashic Record Gathering for Personal Questions Get those personal

Gatekeeper Program Train community

business staff and volunteers who may come into contact with seniors and adults with disabilities,recognize warning signs that indicate abuse, neglect, or an increased need for services.

Wednesdays. Council on Aging of Central Oregon, 373 NE Greenwood Ave. 541-678-5483.

Go Big, Bend Big Brothers Big Sisters works

with kids who need a positive role model and extra support. By being a mentor you have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve. We need caring volunteers to help children reach their full potential! Ongoing. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, 2125 NE Daggett Ln. 541-3126047.

Make Your Mark at Bend Spay+Neuter! Compassionate, awesome people to join an incredible team, whether you volunteer in the clinic, festivals, or helping with our community cat population. Ongoing. Bend Spay+Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. 541-617-1010.

Mentor Heart of Oregon Corps is a nonprofit

that inspires and empowers positive change in youth through education, jobs, and stewardship.

For more infor or to become a mentor. Amanda

Providing private, compassionate euthanasia services for your cats & dogs in the privacy of your pet’s home.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Volunteer driv-

difference in the life of a child! Looking for caring adult mentors who are willing to spend a few hours a month sharing their interests and hobbies. Mondays-Sundays. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon - Redmond, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond. 541-617-4788.

We are seeking volunteers to come out and help us build fences for dogs who live on chains. No experience is required. Sign up on Facebook: FFF Central Oregon Region Volunteers or Bend Canine Friends Meet Up group. More information can be found at fencesforfido.org. Mondays.

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ly, welcoming, and fun environment, and you will leave every class with a smile on your face and joy in your heart! Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm.

Gotta Dance Studio, 917 NE Eighth St. 541-3220807. $12.

questions answered from the “Akasha,” a large library that holds the recordings of all our lives past, current and life between lives. It contains our current soul contract and our interrelationship with others. You can ask at least 2 questions of the Akashic records depending on time Feb. 22, 6:30-8:30pm. Aingeal Rose & Ahonu, https:// www.meetup.com/Aingeal-Rose-Ahonu. 925366-3091. $25.

Beekeeping 101 Learn how to get started

with honeybees, including equipment, hive types, where to get a bee suit, how to set up your hive, how to harvest your honey, pest control options, and find out what “reading the frame” is. Feb. 25, 8:30am-4pm. Central Oregon Community College Foundation, 2600 NW College Way. $15 members/$35 nonmembers.

Buddhist Mantras Chanting Explore

the spiritual insights and learn how to correctly chant mantras in Japanese. Reservations required. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays-Fridays, 10:30am-4pm. Custom Built Computers Of Redmond, 439 SW 6th St. 541-848-1255. $10.

Business Start-Up Class Do you have a great idea you think could be a successful business but just don’t know how to get started?

Cover the basics in this two-hour class and decide if running a business is for you. March 1, 6-8pm. COCC Chandler Lab (off-campus), 1027 NW Trenton Ave. 541-383-7290. $29.

Capoeira Experience this exciting martial art

form of Afro Brazilian origins which incorporates

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Ecologist and author, George Wuerthner will present ecological insights into how wildfire, bark beetles, and other natural events create healthy forests, and why most forest management impoverishes our forests. Feb. 22, 6-8pm.

Deschutes Public Library (Brooks Room), 601 NW Wall St. 541-255-6039. Free.

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EVENTS music and acrobatic movements. For adults and teens. Mondays, 6:50-8:15pm and Thursdays, 6:50-8:15pm. Sortor Karate, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. $30, two week intro.

Build a Webpage Learn web program-

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ming languages HTML and CSS in a low stress, friendly environment. Build your confidence with computers and learn how they work. Intended for beginners. Registration required. Feb. 25, 1-4pm.

Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1055. Free.

DIY Intro to TIG Learn more at DIYcave.com.

Wed, Feb. 22, 1:30pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $40.

DIY Lathe Turning Learn more at DIYCave.

com. Sat, Feb. 25, 1pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $40.

DIY Sterling Silver Drop Earrings Learn

more. DIYcave.com March 1, 5:30pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $50.

DIY Welding Techniques Sign up and learn more at DIYcave.com March 2, 5:30pm. DIYcave, 444 SE Ninth St. 541-388-2283. $199.

Encaustic Mixed Media Learn the basics

of collaging and painting with encaustic in this mixed media workshop. Materials included in the fee. Feb. 23, 10am-3pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. theworkhousebend.com. $205.

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Feb. 25, 1-3pm. Namaspa Yoga, Redmond, 974 SW Veterans Way. 541-420-9020. $30-35.

Building Your Client Base Workshop

Putting yourself in front of an audience is one of the quickest ways so learn how with public speaking coach Diane Allen. Feb. 25, 9am-3pm.

Location TBA, Location TBA. 541-617-0340. $175.

No Drama Discipline Workshop. How to

calm down, build connection, coach not control your children. A 4-week class, topics include: understanding the “emotional brain,” identifying emotional triggers, self-calming tools, bonding through empathy, setting/holding limits and navigating meltdowns. Jan 21, 28, March 7 and 14th.

6:30-8:30pm. Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. $100 adv., $120.

Online Chair Tai Chi Classes For people with limited mobility and who can't stand for long periods. Fridays, 2-3pm. Grandmaster Franklin, 51875 Hollinshead Pl. 623-203-4883. $40.

Intro to Finding Grants Discover what

funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants. Registration requested. Feb. 22, 1-2pm.

Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1055. Free.

Is Loss a Doorway to Transformation?

Figure Drawing Salon Develop your skills

Are there benefits to going through loss? We will explore this subject. Feb. 26, 5:15-7pm. The Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin Ave. 925-366-3091.

German Conversation Group With a tutor

Japanese Group Lesson Group lessons for both beginners and intermediates of all ages.

Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-633-7205. $10 plus material fees.

at our live model figure drawing salon. Features a live nude model. Tuesdays, 7-9pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. 347-564-9080. $15.

learn conversational German. Mondays, 7-8pm.

In Sisters, various locations. 541-595-0318. Cost is variable depending upon number of students.

Handling Stress Introducing you to simple

Oriental Palm Reading Discover how the

brain, nerves, and lines connect in palmistry.

Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. 541-848-1255. $10.

Read the Tarot in One Day Workshop

You will have an experiential day playing with various spreads and uncovering information s from the mundane to the deeply spiritual. Bring your own lunch and Tarot Cards. Feb. 25, 10am-5pm.

Aingeal Rose & Ahonu. 925-366-3091. $97.

Tai Chi A free class centered on a gentle and

basic form for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, but will introduce more aspects of Tai Chi as the class progresses. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:3011am. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-1086. Free.

Tea and Tarot An open group for anyone interested in learning how to use new tools. Bring in your tea or buy something new. Feb. 28, 6-8pm.

Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. 541-225-5775. Free.

Traversing Transition Casual facilitated

meetings to work with transition. Sandy Thompson has led life of change-on-change. She’s happy to share techniques and ideas. Sat, Feb. 25, 6:30-8pm. The Wilds, 30 SW Century Dr. Suite 120. 415-944-0471. Donation.

West African Drumming Level 1 Learn

traditional rhythms, and experience the brain-enhancing, healing and joyful benefits. Open to all.

Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15.

West African Drumming Level 3 Build on your knowledge, technique, and performance skills. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Home Studio, 63198 NE de Havilland St. 541-760-3204. $15.

EVENTS The All-New BMW 5 Series Unveiling of

the new BMW series with complimentary wine and refreshments as well as demonstrations from our BMW Geniuses. Feb. 23, 5-7pm. BMW of Bend, 1045 SE 3rd St. 541.335.4599. Free.

Breathwork & Yoga Weekend Renowned breathwork teacher, Jon Paul Crimi, and yogini Kristin Tone, invite you to open your body, mind and heart while enjoying inspiring views. Feb. 24-26, 6-8pm. Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd. 855-318-4960. $775 individual, $625 couples (includes lodging), $555 per person without lodging.

Capoeira Arts Intro Series An active

exploration of the Afro Brazilian martial art form of freedom and related arts in this welcoming introductory series. Capoeira, Samba de Roda, Maculele, basic acrobatics, music, instruments and more! Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Through March 2. Sortor Karate, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. 541678-3460. $55 Series, $20 drop in.

Community Healing Night Intuitive

readings, energetic healing, and bodywork in exchange for canned and dry foods in support of Neighbor Impact food bank. First Thursday of every month, 5-7pm. The Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin Ave. 541-389-1159.

Crystal Bowl Harmonic Sound Bath

Experience the cosmic tones and frequencies of 10+ crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and crystal pyramids. Align with your inner warrior as major changes morph across the Planet. Bring a mat and pillow. This popular gathering fills up fast.

Feb. 26, 7-8:30pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 509-456-8315. Donation.

Drawing Under the Influence Bring paper, pen, creativity and draw under the influence! This DUI club is for anyone looking for some fun on a Sunday. Sundays, 6-9pm. JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave.

Free Day Free day made possible by Mid

Oregon Credit Union. Feb. 25, 10am-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Newcomers

TRAINING TOMORROW’S WORFORCE TODAY.

OUR MISSION

is to inspire and empower positive change in the lives of young people through jobs, education, and stewardship.

WE BELIEVE IN CENTRAL

OREGON’S YOUNG PEOPLE.

Heart of Oregon corpsmembers Kris and Alyssa work alongside a volunteer on a construction site.

MILESTONES

Heart of Oregon Corps is a place for local youth to succeed regardless of the barriers they face. We provide opportunities for workforce training, alternative education, and leadership development to local young people ages 16-24. The first time they walk through our doors, youth are often disconnected from school or work and are ready for a change. We set high expectations, require hard work, and implement fixed structure. We also provide support, mentoring, and encouragement to our young people as they make their way in the world. As they gain skills, our young people also gain confidence in themselves and motivation to pursue their goals. No matter the young person, we find a place for them at Heart of Oregon Corps where they thrive.

WHERE YOUTH LIVE

324

$966,000

scholarships and wages earned

3

40%

affordable homes built

acres of public lands improved

Grants (public and private) 55% Fee-For-Services (earned income) 31%

In-Kind 2%

2%

dropped out of high school

15% 18%

low income

*Youth from other counties participate in our state-wide pilot program

2016 FINANCIALS REVENUE $3.0M

EXPENSES $2.9M

heartoforegon.org | Annual Report 2016

86%

unemployed

other counties*

3,900

Contributions/Events 3% School District Agreements 3% Other 6%

29%

25%

youth served

RISK FACTORS

54%

58%

first job experience

Program Services 83% Administration & Fundraising 10% Fleet Capital Investments 7%

OUR YOUTH | OUR FUTURE

Gabe, 19, Sisters “I developed more of a responsible attitude. I find myself stepping up and taking a leadership type of role. I feel differently about myself. Compared to my first year, I feel a lot happier. My parents are really happy about my corps experience and that I am pursuing a career in something I really love.”

A FLEET

YouthBuild students stand proudly in front of a Casa Soñada home they built for a low income family in Madras.

Tiffany, 20, Prineville

Rodger, 17, Warm Springs

“To me, Heart of Oregon means a chance for learning job skills and helping get better jobs. I am in my first AmeriCorps term, and I’ve learned chainsaw, first aid, and trail maintenance. I like the camping trips, getting to know my coworkers, and the work we do. We are helping out others and supporting our planet.”

“Heart of Oregon YouthBuild has taught me that I like working hard. I push my limits and YouthBuild is a pretty good program for a person who likes to push their limits.

There is this saying in our program, ‘Raise the bar of expectations,’ and I like using that a lot…every day I tell myself I will do better than I did yesterday.”

FOR THE FUTURE

Vehicles and equipment are quite literally the wheels of our organization. That’s why we’re running an equipment capital campaign to modernize the fleet that will carry our youth into the future. We are astounded by the amount of support we’ve received from the community, private foundations, and individual donors. You helped us reach our $400,000 goal a whole year ahead of schedule, and now we’re aiming for $550,000! The new fleet and sustainability plan will continue to safely transport over 300 youth per year to job sites, college tours, and community service projects. Thank you!

Central Oregon’s 100+ Women Who Care supported our capital campaign.

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THANK YOU

TO OUR FUNDERS AND SUPPORTERS! 100+ Women Who Care of Central Oregon Aperion Management Group AT&T Foundation Autzen Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bank of the Cascades Bargreen Ellingson Bend-La Pine School District Bend Park and Recreation District BendBroadband BLM- Prineville District Braemar Charitable Trust Cascade Relays Central Oregon Employer Council Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Central Oregon Nordic Club Central Oregon Signs City of Sisters Cluster Cabins and Wildflower Collins Foundation Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Corporation for National and Community Service-AmeriCorps Crook County Fairgrounds Crook County School District Culver School District Denfeld Miller Paints Deschutes Brewery Deschutes County Discretionary Grant Deschutes County Solid Waste The Eddie Williamson Family Foundation Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration Erik Ellingson Photography Firewood Customers Ford Family Foundation G5 Gear Fix Goodlife Brewing Company Gordon Elwood Foundation Harvest Foundation Herbert A. Templeton Foundation Housing Works Individual Donors of 2016 Individual Donors to Dave Holmes Assistance Fund Interfor Mill Jefferson County Habitat for Humanity Jefferson County School District Knife River Corporation Lake Chinook Fire & Rescue Land Effects Inc. Langston Family Foundation Les Schwab Tires M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Madras Sanitary Service Masonic Grand Lodge of Oregon Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund MDU Resources Foundation Miller Lumber Mt. Bachelor Charity Ski Weeks

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Forest Foundation Northwest Farm Credit Services OCF Donor advised funds – F.J. Hodecker Family Fund, Moss Family Fund, Robert W. Chandler Fund, Robert W. Chandler II Fund, Ron and Linda Klein Fund, and Shelk Fund Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Opportunity Foundation Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Oregon Department of Education Oregon Mule Deer Foundation Oregon Natural Desert Association Oregon State Parks Oregon Youth Conservation Corps Pacific Northwest Combined Federal Campaign PGE Round Butte Employee Giving Pole House Condos Press Pros Progressive Screen Printing Pronghorn Resort Redmond Area Park & Recreation Redmond Habitat for Humanity Ridge at Eagle Crest Homeowners Association Shalom Women’s Group Sign Pro Simple Actions Family Foundation Simplicity by Hayden Homes Sisters Park and Recreation Sisters Rodeo Association Sisters School District Springtime Landscape & Irrigation, Inc. Storm Water Services Sun & Snow Study Group Tetherow Thrift Store Donors and Customers Trust Management Services, Inc. Twist Cocktail Catering Co. Tye Engineering & Surveying, Inc. United Way of Deschutes County US Department of Labor - YouthBuild US Forest Service- Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests, Crooked River National Grasslands US Bank Foundation Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services Whole Foods Market Youth Transition Program-Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation Services

AFFILIATIONS Better Together Central Oregon Builders Association Central Oregon Latino Partnership Program of OCF Children’s Forest of Central Oregon Nonprofit Association of Oregon Oregon Volunteers The Corps Network Tri-County Chambers of Commerce

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EVENTS welcome. For info contact Sue at 541-382-6281.

Mondays, 6-9pm. Bend Elks Lodge, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd. $1 to $13.

friends and families of alcoholics. Check afginfo. org or call 541-728-3707 for times and locations.

In Our Backyard Tackles Human Trafficking Come hear Nita Belles Executive

drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous. Hotline: 541-548-0440. Ongoing. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-548-0440.

Muse Women’s Conference Celebrating

it’s fifth anniversary, Muse brings together local women and teens with internationally recognized artists, authors, athletes, entrepreneurs, activists, and social change leaders to celebrate International Women’s Day and kick-off Women’s History Month. This four day event will include a Film Series, Salon Series, Art Show, Community Yoga Class, Meetups, Art as Activism workshop and our main conference day program. Through March 5 and Ongoing. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St. $10-375.

Pool Tournament Cash Cup Anyone can

join in, regardless of experience! APA rules, winnings based on number of participants. Tuesdays, 8pm. Seven Nightclub, 1033 NW Bond St. 541-760-9412. $5.

Preventative Walk-in Pet Wellness Clinic First come, first served. Vaccines, micro-

chips, toenail trims, and de-worming available.

Service fees can be found at bendsnip.org. Saturdays, 10am. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson Ave. A-1.

Pronghorn Wedding Show Come experience what your dream wedding can look like.

Tour the property, meet vendors, and sample specialty drinks and our most popular appetizers. Feb. 25, noon-5pm. Pronghorn Resort, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr. 541-693-5416. Free.

Public (Rock) Choir Come sing in a fun, non-threatening environment for people of all skill levels. Rock and pop favorites—no hymns.

First time free. Mondays, 5:45-8pm. Various Locations - Bend, Bend. 541-728-3798. $0-16.

Snowshoe Nature Hike with a Ranger All interpretive programs focus on the ecology, geology and wildlife of the Cascades. Through March 31, 10-11:30am and 1:30-3pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr. 541-383-5530. Free.

SENIOR EVENTS Senior Social Program Monday, Wednes-

day and Friday senior brunch from 10-11am for $2. Social hour Mon - Wed and Friday social hours 10-1pm. Mon-Wed-Fri, 10am-1pm. Bend’s Community Center, 1036 NE Fifth St. 541-3122069. Free to attend.

Pilates & Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s, MS and Stroke A five-ses-

sion class for individuals with Stroke, Parkinson’s and MS. Receive exponential benefits of improved flexibility, strength, muscle coordination and control, better posture and increased body awareness, independence and confidence. Thursdays, 2-3pm. Through June 16. True Pilates NW, 243 Southwest Scalehouse Lp. 541-241-6837. $75.

MEETINGS The Abraham Inspiration Group We will continue our journey thru Abrahams new DVD series: Topics include: Should therapist ‘go back’ with patients? On what level do we decide to transition? How to trust your emotional guidance.

Feb. 25, 5-8pm. Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St. 541-389-4523. Donation.

Adelines’ Showcase Chorus Practice

For more information call Diane at 541-447-4756 or showcasechorus.org. Mondays, 6:30-9pm.

Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave.

Al-Anon Family Groups 12-step group for

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Bend Chamber Toastmasters Develop

your public speaking and leadership skills, whether an executive, parent, college student or retiree. Wednesdays, noon-1pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. Free.

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Director of In Our Backyard and OATH give Super Bowl Human Trafficking Highlights as well as information on Convenience Stores Against Trafficking, Volunteer Opportunities, and meet our new staff. Refreshments will be provided. Feb. 23, 6:30-8pm. St. Charles Center for Health and Learning, 2500 NE Neff Rd. Free.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to

Bend Health Guide Meet & Greet Meet Massage Therapists, Nutritionist, Naturopaths, Yoga Teachers & more for an eve of networking & connection! Happy Hour 5-7 & Karaoke after. Feb. 25, 3:30-5:30pm. Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. 206-794-3118. Free.

Health Care for All An opportunity for local individuals to express concerns regarding access to affordable health care in the current political environment. Feb. 23, 5-7pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. 541-350-6496. Free.

Cool Cars and Coffee All makes, models

welcome. Saturdays, 8am. C.E. Lovejoy’s Brookswood Market, 19530 Amber Meadow Dr.

Evolutionary SELF-Healing Through guided imagery, you’ll learn how to tap into your internal power. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-390-8534. Free.

Marijuana Anonymous Meeting Share

experience, strength, and hope with each other.

Mondays, 4:45-5:45pm. Serenity Lane, 601 NW Harmon Blvd. 503-567-9892. Free.

NAMI Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support Group Mondays, 7-9pm. First United

Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-4808269. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

Mondays-noon-Saturdays, 9:30am and Thursdays-noon. First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St. 541-306-6844. Free. Wednesdays, 4pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-306-6844. Free.

Brand New Homes

Socrates Cafe Group People from different backgrounds get together and exchange thoughtful ideas and experiences while embracing the Socratic Method. Open to all. Fourth Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free.

Spanish Club Spanish language study and conversation group. All levels. Thursdays, 3:305pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-749-2010. Free.

VegNet Bend Meet Ups Vegans & veg curious please join us for monthly events & get-togethers!. Mondays. Various Locations Bend, Bend. 541.480.3017. Donation.

Wednesday Night Kirtan Bring your voice and your heart and join for an evening of Bhakti and Sacred Song. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Through June 14. Sol Alchemy Temple, 2150 NE Studio Rd. 541-285-4972. Sliding Scale: $10-$20.

Women’s Cancer Support Group For

the newly diagnosed and survivors. For infor call: Judy, 541-728-0767. Candy, 907-209-8181.

Thursdays, 1-3pm. Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. Suite 260. Free.

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If you are considering buying or selling property in Central Oregon, please call Becky Breeze at 541-408-1107.

Your Future, Your Parks, Your Play

A workshop to discuss the future of parks and recreation with planners and designers at a community open house. March 1, 5:30pm. Bend Parks & Recreation District Office, 799 SW Columbia St.

Zen Discussion & Meditation A weekly

lay-led Dharma discussion and meditation (zazen). Open to all. Discussion 6pm, sitting/walking meditation 7-8:30pm. Mondays, 6-8:30pm.

Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St. 541-390-1220. Free.

Listed by: BECKY BREEZE Principal Broker 541.408.1107 Each Office is independently Owned and Operated Information is not guaranteed and is subject to change

KIDS' EVENTS Animal Adventures Live animals, stories,

crafts with High Desert Museum. Age 3+ years.

Wed, March 1, 1-2pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050. Free.

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Backpack Explorers Preschoolers

ages 3-5 go on an adventure created just for them and an adult chaperone. Go on a backpack journey, observe nature, animals, science, and create art. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 10-11am.

Through March 30. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. 541-382-4754. $10-15.

Big Kids Yoga Class for older kids who want to learn more of the fundamentals of yoga through technical yoga games and a deeper exploration of postures and flow sequences.

Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave. 541-550-8550. $5-$6.

Children’s Yoga: Movement & Music

Designed for children aged 4-8, this class is a playful way of introducing children to the miracles of movement, yoga and music. Mondays, 4-5pm. Bend Community Healing, 155 SW Centu-

ry Dr. Suite 113. 541-322-9642. $10.

Family Fun Story Time Age 0-5 years.

Interactive story time with songs, rhymes, crafts.

Thurs, Feb. 23, 10:30am and Thurs, March 2, 10:30am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. 541-312-1090. Free.

Free Family Kindermusik Class Multiage class ideal for siblings. Music, movement, instruments, singing, pretending, stories and bonding. Mondays, 3-3:45pm. Through March 20.

Cascade School of Music, 200 NW Pacific Park Ln. 541-382-6866. Free.

March 1, 2:30-3:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050. Free, registration required.

activities— lend your voice. Wed, March 1, 1:30-2:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free.

Kids Camp: Art Let loose your imagination and create! 6-8 years. Wed, Feb. 22, 2:30-3:30pm.

Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050. Free, registration required.

Tiny Explorers Meetup A time for new

families to get together in the outdoors. Meetups are hosted by volunteers that provide program information and suggestions for activities.

Targeted for families with infants to 2 years old. Fourth Tuesday. 1-2pm. Through April 26.

Larkspur Park, 1700 SE Reed Market Road. 541383-5592. Free.

Kids Rock Choir Kids ages 12 and under with only one goal: to have a great time singing their faces off! No training, experience, or long term commitment required. Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm.

Various Locations - Bend. 541-728-3798. $10.

Free Kindermusik Class for Ages 0-12 Months Music enhances neural pathways in

Tween Art Camp Learn more about art

through weekly projects and presentations. Age 9+ years. Tues, Feb. 28, 4-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050.

Free, registration required.

Pop Up Children’s Museum Come join

developing brains. Sing, dance, rock and play baby-safe instruments. For babies ages birth to 12 months. Mondays-Wednesdays. Through March 20. Cascade School of Music, 200 NW Pacific Park Ln. 541-382-6866. Free.

us for facepainting, arts & crafts, and hands-on science experiments that explore the weather of winter. Curriculum is appropriate for kids ages 2+ but all family members are welcome. Feb. 25, 11am-2pm. Children’s Museum of Central Oregon, 2525 NE Studio Rd. Free.

Kids Camp: Around the World Discover

Teen Advisory Board Age 12-17 years.

Wild Poetry Can’t Be Broken Students will write a poem and create 3 photographic images to accompany it. Students can bring a camera, iPhone or Ipad to photos. Feb. 25, 10am12:30pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. theworkhousebend.com. $30.

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Let’s Talk it Out

The Conversation Project works to build bridges with words

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Matthew Grimes

Sarah Alibabaie, an Oregon Humanities facilitator, at right, leads a recent conversation. Sitting at left is an unidentified participant.

had requests for conversations pushing 100.” She sees the dramatic uptick in requests as a sign people feel that more is at stake and are yearning for opportunities to talk.

Central Oregon is currently home to two conversation leaders: Kerani Mitchell and Jason Graham. Mitchell serves on the Bend International School Board of Directors and facilitates the conversation, “Where Are You From? Exploring What Makes Us Oregonians,” scheduled to take place in a variety of locations, including the High Desert Museum on March 21.

Graham, an Oregon-based artist and educator, will facilitate the program, “What We Risk: Creativity, Vulnerability and Art,” throughout the state

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Portland-based peace worker, Manuel Padilla, will bring “The Space Between Us: Immigrants, Refugees and Oregon” to Bend as part of the COCC Foundation’s Nancy R. Chandler Visiting Scholar Program’s 2017 Season of Nonviolence, on March 8.

Kaffen emphasizes that the goal of The Conversation Project is not to change minds or push an agenda. She says, “It is intended to be an exploratory opportunity to come together face to face and hear what our neighbors think and why they think it.”

Information on the conversations being offered in Central Oregon and throughout the state can be found on Oregon Humanities' website calendar. SW

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“The Space Between Us: Immigrants, Refugees and Oregon” March 8, 6:30pm Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend cocc.edu/foundation/vsp/

“Where Are You From?

Exploring What Makes Us Oregonians” March 21, 6pm High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Hwy 97, Bend highdesertmuseum.org

By Tom Beans, Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe “The One Inside” by Sam Shepard “Vicious cold again. Blue snow biting at the windowsills: glowing in what’s left of the full moon. He throws the blankets back with a bullfighter’s flourish and swings both bony knees out into the raw air.” That you’re in the hands of a true wordsmith is obvious from the start.

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and actor Sam Shepard, with his first piece of long fiction, tells a semi-autobiographical tale of an aging actor searching for solace after a breakup from a longtime companion. Through a series of vignettes, it's occasionally non-linear, sometimes hallucinatory, and often avoids resolution. But my god, the prose. If you’ve seen any of his plays,

you’ll be right at home in Shepard’s mythic, post-modern Southwest.

“The World to Come” by Jim Shepard I have no hesitations in saying that Jim Shepard is both the best short story writer you’ve never read and the greatest living practitioner of the craft.

His unique mastery of meticulously researched historical fiction gives us characters as diverse as ancient Minoans (and an entire civilization destroyed in 2.5 pages), an explorer on the 1845 Franklin Expedition and a WWII submariner longing for a girl back home. Shepard’s true gift is creating in us a sense of empathy for these characters as timeless as the worlds they inhabit. SW

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f there’s one thing people can agree on, it’s that the 2016 election revealed a divided nation. With little to no sign of closing anytime soon, many are looking for a way to bridge the chasm that exists between social and political circles. In partnership with local nonprofits and community groups, Oregon Humanities is working to do just that through a method of communication so basic it is often taken for granted: conversation.

The Conversation Project was built around the belief that coming together to talk about important issues and ideas—across different backgrounds and beliefs—is a positive step toward more just and welcoming communities. The program runs year-round and offers a variety of facilitated conversations on topics such as homelessness, immigration and privilege— all free to the public.

According to Annie Kaffen, Oregon Humanities program and special initiatives manager, the program launched in 2009 and has since offered 25 to 30 different programs each year. “We try to be intentional about including topics and ideas in that are going to be relevant across the state, always recognizing that Oregon is not one size fits all.” she says. “Oregon is unique both in the spaciousness of its landscape and vastness in its diversity of perspectives.”

Oregon Humanities is currently seeking topic proposals from new conversation leaders for the 2017-2018 season, which begins this fall. Kaffen says, “In a normal applications window, Organ Humanities receives around 40 applications for conversations from across the state. Since the election— in a given application window—we’ve

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Frank Bonacquisti

By Brian Jennings

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reports. “I became the spy

in the sky,” he said.

As a traffic reporter, Bonacquisti said he would have fun with his listeners and recalled one stunt he pulled on a December afternoon. “It was winter so it was dark by five. I asked folks on a lark that if they were listening to flash their headlights. It was a nice blackout—a nice rush,” he recalled.

Bonacquisti would leave Bend for nine years from 1980 to 1989, working at stations in Portland and Palm Springs. He eventually found his way back to Bend and began working at KBND (FM 100.1 and AM 1110) in June 1990.

Except for a few more years away exploring other jobs such as real estate, he’s spent the last 20 as host of the KBND Morning News, along with his program management duties.

“I’ve always seen KBND as a local news station,” he explains. “Local news is why people listen to us. Talk programs are what draws people in during

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the middle of the day, but it’s really the local news that we want people to listen for in the morning.” Bonacquisti says he’s careful to walk a narrow, middle of the road line as the show’s host.

“I’m not an opinionated person on air and make sure I try to be all things to all people.” Not to mention, he says he brings the attitude of an entertainer to the morning news. “I try to be factual, but get some laughs in.”

Bonacquisti admits the technological landscape of radio in America is changing. Social media and smartphone use has become more competitive to traditional forms of media such as radio, but he feels radio’s future continues to be bright if owners and programmers remain committed to the local communities they serve.

“It’s got to be local that keeps it alive. Radio has been able to withstand TV, the Internet, CDs, and whatever else has come along to challenge what we do. If you keep it local, keep it focused on what people in your area are interested in, you’ll succeed.” SW

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You’ve seen galleries. And you’ve seen street fairs.

But you haven’t seen this.

It’s a new, large open space in Bend where the two seamlessly blend together.

Artist Stuart Breidenstein’s longtime passion project, 9th Street Village, has finally set a launch date. This rather ambitious project, pulled off with the close collaboration of the adjacent DIYcave, takes an enclosed space featuring both artist studios and retail (now including Breidenstein’s “Stuart’s of Bend”) and surrounds it with a larger outdoor area complete with mobile workspaces, additional studios, as well as street fair staples including food trucks and live music.

You might already know Breidenstein from his original small jewelry

studio in The Old Ironworks Arts District. “Functional for what it was,” he says of the previous location, “but not big enough to host other artists, or even to work on bigger projects like welding or furniture. The new space is over four times the size so bigger projects are possible.”

The new space also features workspace for eight more artists.

Breidenstein’s known for his innovative designs and functional kinetic sculptures. He specializes in eclectic jewelry, accessories and art.

“We want to create a ‘village’ type atmosphere,” where we have a little bit of everything going on.” That will include what he terms “tech stuff ” (laser and plasma cutting, including 3D scanning and printing), as well as jewelry, textiles, leatherwork and sewing. Prices have a range as large as the variety of featured designs – anywhere from $5 to $5,000. SW

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of that need. I think I’ve had only one sick day in seven years. I try to make sure I’m here for them,” he explains.

In December of 1973, Bonacquisti landed his first commercial radio job at Portland’s KPAM. He also spent time at stations in McMinnville and Albany before landing in Bend in 1977 at KGRL Radio, where he was a top 40 DJ. It was also at KGRL where he took on a new twist to his persona, while still using his legal name.

A female colleague told him she thought Bonacquisti and Monte Cristo sounded similar enough that she started calling him “The Count of Bonacquisti.” “So, I used it on the air and it stuck,” he explains. He also refers to his wife as “The Countess.”

The station eventually bought the couple matching capes. Bonacquisti says he wore his to help open every new 7-Eleven in town, with remote broadcasts.

Bonacquisti also pioneered the city’s first airborne traffic reports. The city had begun some sewer projects causing traffic snarls, so the station began aerial traffic updates. When Bonacquisti wasn’t on the air in studio, he was in the air providing those

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"Radio has been able to withstand TV, the Internet, CDs, and whatever else has come along to challenge what we do. If you keep it local, keep it focused on what people in your area are interested in, you'll succeed."

Radio airwaves are in his blood n 1972 Frank Bonacquisti was a student at Portland’s Benson Polytechnic High School. He was searching for an after school activity when he saw a notification for the school’s radio station, KBPS. Intrigued, he checked it out. Some 45 years later he’s still working in radio, serving as KBND’s program director and host of the station’s morning news program, 6-9am.

Bonacquisti says he was attracted to radio instantly. “I enjoy the level of communication radio offers. I can enter into people’s minds and consciousness safely from the comforts of a small studio,” he quips. Bonacquisti says radio stardom never entered his mind.

Like many radio personalities, Bonacquisti admits he’s a bit of an introvert. “I am actually very uncomfortable with people knowing who I am. I’ve been recognized a few times out and about and I’d rather be anonymous,” he says.

Unlike many hosts in the ‘60s and ‘70s, Frank used his real name on the air. He now says if he had a chance to do it over, he would probably use a different name so he could “hide better.” Bonacquisti says today’s audience demands radio personalities be real people on the air, which requires them to share their lives with listeners.

“I never realized that I would become a habit for some people in their daily routine. I’m real conscious

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meatballs, poached eggs, a soy egg, sesame-miso spinach, kabocha squash, shiitake mushrooms or garlicky broccoli. There’s also a choice of regular wheat ramen noodles or gluten-free yam noodles, and finally, a mix of pickled and fresh garnishes.

I chose a veggie broth with gluten free noodles and pork, and another bowl with beef broth with the regular noodles and shiitakes—all with kimchi on the side. The yam noodles’ thickness and slick consistency offered a break from so many other GF noodles that are too thin and tend to get sticky.

“We chose them for their texture and ability to take on the flavors of the broth they are served with,” Witham says. “They also have a haunting beauty that I found irresistible.”

The other initial reaction: Could use some salt. I admit though, having been raised by Midwest people on a steady diet of “hot dishes” featuring cream of mushroom soup, my meter for what should be the appropriate level of sodium in foods may be skewed a bit. The pork, well-sourced from DD Ranch, was a good thickness, yet again, not overly salted—but a side of soy sauce fixed all that right up.

The beef broth, meanwhile, had nice earthy and umami flavors. The addition of the side of kimchi and more soy added another layer of salt and heat. Once that was settled, my Midwest taste buds, which obviously

need the salt to be like the engineers in a battle, building the bridges that the rest of the army can cross in order to engage in the fray, were able to discern the subtleties in the dishes. Suddenly the veggie broth’s rosemary was there, clear and clean. In the beef broth, I began to detect the notes of citrus and a little ginger. I slurped up both soups (I got the smaller “Ninja” sizes, so leave me alone!) with much spillage on my shirt, and no sharing with my co-workers.

123 Ramen is a cozy spot brightened by fun, funky art and the friendly staff, including Witham, known by many in Bend as a founder of Lone Pine Coffee and The Root Cellar. While starting a new endeavor can be a challenging thing that can require constant tinkering to the menu, the love, passion and reputation of the creator of 123 Ramen means it’s likely to draw a loyal following. SW

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small history lesson for you, Benditos: It was 1958 when Japanese company Nissin rolled out the first iteration of the instant noodle—that phenomenon now well-loved by college students with only a microwave to feed them, and middle schoolers whose parents haven’t quite taught them to cook anything else.

Fast forward, and behold! Instant noodles, cup noodles and a host of flavored ramen noodle packets often make up the bulk of the “Asian” aisle of less-inspired grocery stores. Round about 2000, a non-scientific poll from the Fuji Research Institute revealed that instant noodles were what Japanese people considered their best invention of the 20th century. In 2016, in a nod to the changing tastes of the consumer, Nissin reduced its sodium content by 15 percent in all flavors, removed all artificial flavors and took out the added MSG. I say all of this for one reason: Because the storied history of the instant ramen noodle has shaped the expectations of noodle eaters far and wide. While “fancy” ramen shops continue to pop up in all corners of the globe (including Bend… be patient, I’ll get to that in just a minute), the average consumer continues to expect her ramen, by and large, to be hella salty and pretty much devoid of anything but a few dried veggies and wheat-based noodles. Not at 123 Ramen, however.

“I wouldn’t say that our broth necessarily fits in any particular category of Japanese ramen broth. It honestly isn’t our aim to create a particularly Japanese experience at 123 Ramen,” says owner Anna Witham, who recently opened the shop in Bend’s Makers District. “My strengths as a chef are in creating diverse, beautiful and nourishing food. Steaming bowls of noodles and broth are a universally-loved food, something that resonates with most people. We are offering an eating experience that is meant to be nourishing and delightful to all the senses, and possibly to make you feel transported, but not necessarily to Japan.”

At 123 Ramen, you can forget the heavy-MSG version that may have filled your belly in your college dorm days. In fact, it was the far lower level of salt that first stood out when I tried 123 Ramen for lunch last week. At this spot on NE 2nd St., in the former location of Bethlyn’s Global Fusion, ordering comes in three steps.

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rock the night away for a great cause as the Bend High School Bands present their second annual Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance. The evening will feature a Mardi Gras menu and classic rock and roll tunes by Central Oregon’s Off the Record band.

No host bar. Feb. 25, 7-10pm. Bend Elks Lodge #1371, 63120 Boyd Acres Rd. 541-355-3752. $30 single, $240 table.

Oregon Observatory. Fri, Feb. 24, 4-6pm and Sat, Feb. 25, 4-6pm. Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr. 541-593-4609.

Firkin Friday A different firkin each week. $3 firkin pints until it’s gone. Fridays, 4pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-639-4776.

Food Truck Fridays Flights, pints, fine

bratwurst, Belgian frites and European food truck cuisine in a cozy and funky industrial brewery setting. Fridays, noon-7pm. Monkless Belgian Ales, 20750 High Desert Ln. Suite 107. 541-610-5098.

Geeks Who Drink Eight rounds of eight questions each, with gift certificates and five bonus questions for additional prizes. Six person teams max. Wednesdays, 7pm. Through March 8. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr.

Prime Rib Dinner Night Sundays, 5-9pm.

Geeks Who Drink Trivia. Six person teams max. Tuesdays, 8-10pm. The Platypus Pub, 1203 NE Third St. 541-323-3282. Free.

Sunriver Tasting Dinner Featuring Ste. Michelle Wine Estates collection of wines in conjunction with the February Month of Chocolate event!

Join us for this exclusive event pairing wines from several wineries and a private chocolate-themed five-course dinner. Feb. 24, 6:30-8:30pm. Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr. 541-593-3740. $90.

Industry Night We, the service industry, work too hard! Come celebrate your weekend every Monday night with half off pool and $1 off all your favorite drinks! Mondays, 5pm-midnight. Duda’s Billiard’s Bar, 1020 NW Wall St. Suite B.

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BEER AND DRINK 6th Annual Pup Crawl This fun event raises

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Thurs, Feb. 23, 4pm and Fri, Feb. 24, 4pm. Various Locations - Bend, Bend.

ASBC Brewing Science Meeting Enjoy

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Wine Tastings Join us every Friday and Saturday for tasty wine tastings. Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm and Saturdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Dec. 31.

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Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Dec. 29. Newport Avenue Market, 1121 NW Newport Ave. 541-3823940. Free.

Bend Comedy A free standup comedy show.

21+ Feb. 23, 8-10pm. Double J Saloon, 528 SW Sixth St., Redmond. 541-419-0111.

Comedy — Sean McBride & Amanda Arnold 21+ Bendy Comedy show. Feb. 24,

8-10pm. Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. Suite 260. 541-419-0111. $8 adv., $10 door.

Danger Zone with Katy Ipock A stand-up comedy showcase hosted by Katy Ipock featuring Cody Parr, Scott Feldstein, and more! Feb. 27, 6:30-8pm. Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Rd. 541-749-8611. $5.

Doc Ryan and the Wychus Creek Band

An Americana group that’s always a blast — dance the night away and enjoy some of your favorite wine and a delicious cheese fondue! Feb. 25, 6-9pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr. 541-526-5075. $5, reservations recommended.

Fireside Happy Hour Warm up by the fire-

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Ladies Wine Night Spend the evening

unwinding and relaxing at Sip Wine Bar’s weekly ladies night. Feb. 25. Sip Wine Bar, 1366 NW Galveston Ave. $8-$12 glass with specials.

Meet the Brewer 21+. Last Saturday of every month, 6pm. Currents at the Riverhouse, 3075 N Hwy 97. Free.

NW Tasting Series - Deschutes Brewery Dinner A special evening to experience

some of the Northwest’s premier wine, craft beer and spirits. This monthly dinner will be a 5-course paired menu and will include talking with the Deschutes Brewery. Feb. 25, 7-10pm. Currents at the Riverhouse, 3075 N Hwy 97. 541-389-8810. $65.

Pre-Zwickelmania Breakfast Kick off this year’s Zwickelmania with us! Drop by the Production Facility for breakfast snacks, breakfast beers, tours, zwickel tastes, and coffee. Must be 21+. Feb. 25, 9-11:30am. Three Creeks Brewing Co. - Production Facility, 265 E Barclay Dr. 541.549.1963. Free.

Trivia Night Featuring craft cocktails, amazing food and trivia prizes. Thursdays, 7-9pm. The Barrel Thief Lounge at Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St. 541-550-4747. Free.

Untrivial Trivia Featuring 10 categories including visual rounds on our 16 ft. cinema screen & audio rounds performed by local musicians. Great Prizes. All Ages. Feb. 24, 7pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr. No charge.

Whiskey Wednesday Featuring drink spe-

cials, whiskey samples, delicious food, and a raffle with prizes! Wednesdays, 4-9pm. The Barrel Thief Lounge at Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St. 541-550-4747. No charge.

Wild Land, Wild Brews: Drink the High Desert Worthy brewer Zach Brenneman and

ONDA’s Gena Goodman-Campbell will share the stories behind 4 beers inspired by a high desert hike. $1 from every beer sold will benefit ONDA. Feb. 27, 6-9pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr. 541-330-2638. Free.

Zwickelmania The whole Crux crew is excited to have craft beer lovers from around the state join us for Zwickelmania 2017! We’ll be offering intimate behind-the-scenes brewery tours where you can chat it up with our brewers as they sneak you tastings of some of our rare beers.

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fter enduring a winter that nobody needs any reminder of, the concept of a tropical getaway might sound pretty appealing to a wide swath of Bendites right about now. That getaway can be found on the faraway Florida coast, where enjoying a decent drink by the waterfront no longer means resigning oneself to Coronas and watered-down Mai Tais.

Take the town of Key West, located on the far end of the Florida Keys. It’s the southernmost point in the continental United States, closer to Havana than it is to Miami, where the atmosphere is a wild mix of Southern stateliness and Party Land USA. The best way to explore the island is on a rental bicycle or scooter. While you dodge feral chickens and scope out the old mansions, there will be the constant stream of tourists from the nearby cruise ships, and of course, the sea.

The traveler will invariably find his or her way to Duval Street, a northsouth run lined with bars, T-shirt shops, and some of the Keys’ oldest extant architecture. It’s worth exploring, though, because some of the bars here have histories that extend well beyond that of some cities.

Take Captain Tony’s Saloon, located just off Duval. The building has been an icehouse, the city morgue and a speakeasy/gay bar that catered to U.S.Navy sailors. It was called Sloppy Joe’s in the 1930s, when local resident Ernest Hemingway hung there nightly. When Sloppy Joe’s moved a block in 1938 following a rent dispute,

Hemingway reacted by taking the bathroom urinal and bringing it back to his house. It’s still there, part of the onsite museum, although sadly not available for use.

Tony’s is where Jimmy Buffett got his start and where all the margaritas anyone could ever want are available.

But what about beer? The aforementioned Sloppy Joe’s on Duval is a good start, offering near-constant live music and drafts like Cigar City’s Florida Cracker, a light and incredibly refreshing Belgian-style white. Near every place along the street will have at least a nod to Florida-made beer from places such as Cigar City, Coppertail or Key West’s own Waterfront Brewery, on the city’s north end, offering IPAs and conch fritters by the sea.

A true beer nerd, however, will eventually settle down at The Porch.

Housed in a mansion built in 1839 that once housed Florida’s first surgeon general, The Porch’s selection would be right at home in Bend or Portland.

A recent visit provided access to a wealth of Dogfish Head beers, including their massive, viscous World Wide Stout, and some Head Hunter IPA from Fat Head’s, presumably brewed at their Ohio HQ instead of Portland.

When the vacation’s over, stop by the Green Parrot, located just a block away from where U.S. Route 1 begins its journey northwards to Canada.

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Oscar Sunday Returns

The Source picks the winners (or tries to)

By Jared Rasic

Best Picture:

Cinematography:

The Nominees: “Arrival,” “Fences,” “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Hell or High Water,” “Hidden Figures,” “La La Land,” “Lion,” “Manchester By the Sea,” “Moonlight.”

The Nominees: Bradford Young for “Arrival,” Linus Sandgren for “La La Land,” Greig Fraser for “Lion,” James Laxton for “Moonlight” and Rodrigo Prieto for “Silence.”

What Should Win: “Fences” or “Moonlight.”

Who Should Win: “Silence.” The other nominees are excellent, but “Silence” is a masterpiece.

What Will Win: “La La Land.” The success of this movie is just too broad for it not to take the grand prize. The movie that EVERYONE has seen is usually the one that wins the night.

Who Will Win: “La La Land.” Hollywood loves it when Los Angeles is made to look dreamy and beautiful.

Best Actor in a Leading Role:

Costume Design:

The Nominees: Casey Affleck for “Manchester By the Sea,” Andrew Garfield for “Hacksaw Ridge,” Ryan Gosling for “La La Land,” Viggo Mortensen for “Captain Fantastic” and Denzel Washington for “Fences.”

The Nominees: Joanna Johnston for “Allied,” Colleen Atwood for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” Consolata Boyle for “Florence Foster Jenkins,” Madeline Fontaine for “Jackie” and Mary Zophres for “La La Land.”

Who Should Win: Washington. His Troy Maxson is a hero, a villain and a complicated sack of failures and tiny victories rolled up into the most heartbreaking smile seen on film in years.

Who Should Win: Atwood for “Beasts.” Fantasy movies usually always deserve this.

Who Will Win: Affleck. He’s astonishing in “Manchester” and manages to convey every single stage of grief without overselling a single emotion.

Actress in a Leading Role: The Nominees: Isabelle Huppert for “Elle,” Ruth Negga for “Loving,” Natalie Portman for “Jackie,” Emma Stone for “La La Land” and Meryl Streep for “Florence Foster Jenkins.”

Who Should Win: Ruth Negga. I mean, Huppert is chewing the scenery and Stone is a delight, but Negga creates art here.

Who Will Win: I think Negga will take it. Streep is extra popular this year, but the role isn’t strong enough for her to finally win the award.

Stone could win in an upset, but I’m still calling it for Negga.

Actor in a Supporting Role: The Nominees: Mahershala Ali for “Moonlight,” Jeff Bridges for “Hell or High Water,” Lucas Hedges for “Manchester by the Sea,” Dev Patel for “Lion” and Michael Shannon for “Nocturnal Animals.”

Who Should Win: I love all five of these performances deeply, but it has to be Ali. Who Will Win: Ali. He is a revelation.

Actress in a Supporting Role:

Who Will Win: Johnston for “Allied.” The Academy loves them some WWII movie costumes.

Directing: The Nominees: Denis Villeneuve for “Arrival,” Mel Gibson for “Hacksaw Ridge,” Damien Chazelle for “La La Land,” Kenneth Lonergan for “Manchester by the Sea” and Barry Jenkins for “Moonlight.”

Who Should Win: Jenkins or Villeneuve.

Who Will Win: Chazelle. “La La Land” is a technical marvel.

Documentary Feature: The Nominees: “Fire at Sea,” “I Am Not Your Negro,” “Life, Animated,” “13th,” and “O.J.: Made in America.”

Who Should Win: “I Am Not Your Negro” and “13th” are powerhouses.

Who Will Win: “O.J.” The most people have seen it and, with docs, that’s usually what matters.

Film Editing: The Nominees: Joe Walker for “Arrival,” John Gilbert for “Hacksaw Ridge,” Jake Roberts for “Hell or High Water,” Tom Cross for “La La Land” and Nat Sanders and Joi McMillon for “Moonlight.”

What Should Win: “Moonlight.” The editing here shapes the tone and mood of the film like no other nominee.

The Nominees: Viola Davis for “Fences,” Naomie Harris for “Moonlight,” Nicole Kidman for “Lion,” Octavia Spencer for “Hidden Figures” and Michelle Williams for “Manchester By the Sea.”

What Will Win: “Moonlight.” The editing is just too good to ignore.

Who Should Win: Viola Davis. She invented acting in “Fences.”

The Nominees: “Land of Mine,” “A Man Called Ove,” “The Salesman,” “Tanna” and “Toni Erdmann.”

Who Will Win: It’s a toss-up between Harris, Davis and Spencer, but Davis’ work is too powerful to deny.

Animated Feature Film: The Nominees: “Kubo and the Two Strings,” “Moana,” “My Life as a Zucchini,” “The Red Turtle” and “Zootopia.”

Who Should Win: “Kubo” and “Moana” are both great but “Zootopia” is a modern classic.

Who Will Win: “Zootopia’s” message is too timely for the film not to win. A lock.

Foreign Film:

What Should Win: “The Salesman.” Asghar Farhadi is a master.

What Will Win: “The Salesman.”

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2017 OSCAR-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY, ANIMATED & LIVE-ACTION SHORTS: For the fourth year running, Tin Pan

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A CURE FOR WELLNESS: Director Gore

Verbinski (“Pirates of the Caribbean”) has an amazing visual eye and “A Cure for Wellness” sees him training that eye on horror for the first time since 2002's “The Ring.” A young exec heads to a remote “wellness clinic” in the Swiss Alps to track down the CEO of the corporation he works for.

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A DOG'S PURPOSE: While the film looks like the perfect drug for people looking to look at cute dogs for a couple of hours, videos of a dog trembling in fear on the set might turn off animal lovers. Also, since this is about a dog getting reincarnated a few times, it might be painful to watch him die over and over, “Marley and Me-”style. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX ELLE: A woman turns the tables on her rapist in ways both unpredictable and disturbing. Director Paul Verhoeven always makes challenging and disturbing films, but never as a provocateur. He searches for truth in the unlikeliest of places and, while sometimes he fails (“Showgirls”), his films always generate a powerful discussion. Sisters Movie House FIFTY SHADES DARKER: We know these

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FIST FIGHT: Charlie Day and Ice Cube play

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HIDDEN FIGURES: Taraji P. Henson stars as Katherine Johnson, one of the key mathematical minds that helped put John Glenn into orbit during the Space Race. Watching Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae take on a sexist and racist NASA while doing twice the work as everyone else is inspiring, but also infuriating. Old Mill Stadium 16 JOHN WICK 2: Keanu Reeves gave one of the great action movie performances in the first “John Wick” and this one looks to be even better. With more people getting shot in the face than can be counted, these movies are an action fan's nirvana.

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LA LA LAND: Director Damien Chazelle (“Whiplash”) takes his incredible eye and style and puts it into making a throwback to Hollywood musicals of the 1940s-50s. Ryan Gosling plays a focused jazz musician who falls in love with Emma Stone, a struggling actress. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX MANCHESTER BY THE SEA: For those looking for adult entertainment, “Manchester by the Sea” is an emotional powerhouse. Casey Affleck gives the performance of his career as Lee Chandler, a broken man whose brother dies and leaves him as the guardian to his 16-year-old nephew. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX MOONLIGHT: A genuine masterpiece. The

film follows three time periods of a young African-American male as he struggles with understanding himself. Up for multiple Oscars, “Moonlight” is a wonderful work of American cinema that should not be missed by anyone who loves film. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Sisters Movie House

NERUDA: Historical dramas are usually a safe

bet for a good time at the movies and this critically acclaimed flick is set in quite an interesting time.

This follows Chilean poet Pablo Neruda in 1948 as he's named an enemy of the state because of his communist leanings. Expect a fascinating and timely political drama. Tin Pan Theater

RINGS: After the absolute nadir of horror that was “The Ring 2,” it's hard to imagine “Rings” possibly being any worse, but there's always a chance.

Continuing the story of an evil girl that kills you a week after you watch a spooky VHS tape, it could be an interesting update to see how it works in the age of social media and Youtube. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX. ROGUE ONE: Not sure if you guys have heard of this one. It's a little indie space opera about a rag tag group of rebel insurgents who take on a dark and twisted empire hellbent on ruling the galaxy.

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THE GREAT WALL: Matt Damon is the white savior in this pulp, sci-fi/fantasy from visionary director Zhang Yimou. This tells the tale of the “real” reasons behind the construction of The Great Wall of China: Giant monsters. Looks like a dumb, fun ride at the movies. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Redmond Cinema THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE: There’s no reason why “The Lego Movie” should have worked as well as it did, but somehow it did and Batman was one of the breakout characters. The hilarious Will Arnett made Batman a sad, lonely, egotistical jerk while mining the pathos for laughs around every turn. Spinoffs shouldn't work, but this one sorta did. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX | Sisters Movie House | Redmond Cinema.

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Sleeping in the Wilds in Winter

The Source’s outdoor writer packs in—and out—of a local backcountry cabin… but he’s not gonna tell you which one.

By Rex Shepard

"All food, gear and the resulting waste hauled in must be packed out and "leave no trace" ethics followed."

The heart of the cabin was the wood stove, pumping heat into the rustic open space. We melted snow into water, roasted tortillas on the open flame and cooked everything from bacon and eggs to pasta marinara on the stovetop. We ate like kings and earned every bite by the amount of effort sustained each day. Our wet jackets, gloves and boots hung near the source of heat to dry after a long day of adventuring. Our tired bodies fell asleep into the cozy cocoon of our sleeping bags each night. Our daily alarm was the sun shining through the windows as the cold air touched our faces, a sharp reminder that the coals of our fire were about to extinguish. A family of grey jays sung each morning while devouring any scrap of food we had discarded the night before.

access these secluded oases. All food, gear and the resulting waste hauled in must be packed out and “leave no trace” ethics followed.

To discover a similar experience, Three Sisters Backcountry offers multiple options to accommodate different backcountry users.

For the self-guided Nordic skier wanting to avoid avalanche terrain, there’s a three-day, two-night traverse covering over 22 miles in the Three Sisters Wilderness at an average elevation of 6,500 feet. There’s no shortage of magnificent views of the Cascade Range while traveling through hidden meadows and snow covered hills.

Food is stocked each week to make the days of touring easier. Good Life Brewing provides a supply of beer to both the Lone Wolf and Happy Valley

Nordic Huts.

For the expert and more adrenaline-focused skier or snowboarder, there are two yurts conveniently located at the base of Tam McArthur Rim. The rim rises 1,500 feet above the tree-protected location, providing a lifetime of skiing in open bowls, treed glades and steep chutes. The Owl and Raven yurts hold six bunks each, and include a full kitchen and wood stove, and share a sauna in between. Commute the six miles via human power, or for a small fee, you can get shuttled in via snowmobile. Thirsty adults can even request a keg to be hauled in from one of the many local breweries. An avalanche beacon, probe and shovel are required and expert ski guides are available for hire to find all the secret powder stashes.

For backcountry enthusiasts wanting to learn about snow science and avalanche education, AIARE Level I and II Avalanche courses take place, too. The format allows students to be fully immersed in the field to study varying snow conditions and get more of a hands-on learning experience. What that means: more time to enjoy skiing and less time in a traditional classroom setting, staring at a computer screen! SW

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That’s a glimpse into the experience at one of the over 60 federally owned cabins and fire lookouts for rent through the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon and Washington. The rental fees help with upkeep and maintenance costs, and most of these cabins are available during the spring, summer and fall. The few available in the winter require competent winter survival techniques, perseverance and the proper mode of travel. Backcountry skis, splitboards, snowshoes—and in some cases snowmobiles—are the preferred method of transportation to

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hree of us carried heavy packs for miles, trudging through knee-deep snow, towing over 100 pounds of food and gear for the many days ahead in the Oregon backcountry.

Our wintry paradise was a cabin in the middle of somewhere, surrounded by bountiful groves of hemlock, completely blanketed in snow. There was no electricity, running water or cell phone service. For us, the solitude and escape from the outside world was needed and welcomed. Conversations abundant, social media forgotten and surviving absolutely necessary

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Saturday Night Curling The Bend Curling

Club offers an opportunity for first time curlers and veterans to come curl with us on Saturday night for good competition, good fun, and good people. Nonclub members welcome, register via bendcurlingclub@gmail.com Saturdays, 9:3011:30pm. Through March 25. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way. 541-728-0974. $150 season, $20 nonmember.

Brace & Roll Kayaking Class Whether it is your first time in a white­wa­ter kayak, or you need a thor­ough refresher after years out of your boat, Tumalo Creek’s Brace & Roll (winter) classes are a great place to start. Offering two and three-hour sessions, see website for details.

Sundays, 3-6pm. Through Feb. 26. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6.

541-317-9407. $25/$35 plus a pool reservation.

Spring Half Marathon Training If you run 3-5 miles at least 3 times per week and want to run your first half, gain fitness, set a PR, or train

with a great group of people, this group is for you! Feb. 25, 8-10am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. $75.

Hydration Pack Fit Party Learn about the must-have features of this year’s crop of hydration packs, take a demo pack for a run, and enjoy drinks from 10 Barrel. Feb. 28, 7-8pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free,RSVP.

OUTDOORS 2017 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show Returns with a Boat ad RV sale for its

18th year! Thurs, March 2, noon-8pm. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. $5-12.

Bend! Boldly Went: YOUR Adventure Stories Community derived storytelling platforms where outdoor adventurers of all types gather together and are chosen at random to share their intriguing and inspiring adventure stories. Doors at 6, stories from 7-9. Feb. 22, 6-9pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 803 SW

Industrial Way Suite 202. 206-696-6565. $13.

El Camino de Santiago: Walking the Way Considering the Camino? Two middle aged pilgrims laugh, cry, eat, drink, fight, and take care of their feet for 500 miles. Feb. 23, 7-8pm.

FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free, please RSVP.

FootZone Noon Run Lunch hour 3 to 5 mile run. Wednesdays-noon. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free.

Moms Running Group All moms welcome with or without strollers. 3-4.5 mile run at 8-12 minute mile paces. . Runs occur rain or shine.

Thursdays, 9:30am. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free.

Move it Mondays We occasionally carpool for a trail run, light-permitting. Runs are between 3-5 miles, paces between 7 and 12-minute miles can be accommodated. Mondays, 5:30pm. FootZone, 842 NW Wall St. 541-317-3568. Free.

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Walk Up Pilot Butte Join JessBFit for this breathtaking walk up Pilot Butte. Stick around after the walk to learn how to use the pull-up bar for strength training and stretching. Tuesdays, 8-9am.Pilot Butte State Park. 503-446-0803.

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f you’ve been wanting to get into birding, now’s the time. The East Cascades Audubon Society and a group of dedicated birders have set up the “Oregon Birding Site Guide” website, providing maps and directions to the some 1100 birding sites in Oregon.

Start by going to ecaudubon.org, which will open the ECAS home page.

There you’ll see everything going on with birds in Central Oregon (and some very nice bird photos across the top). In the middle of the page, under the bird photos, there’s a state map labeled Oregon Birding Locations.

Place your cursor anywhere on the map and click. That will open the map and show all 36 Oregon counties, with a short paragraph telling you about the birding sites throughout the state.

This magnificent birding map and the data it holds got started like all good ideas do; someone said, “What if?” In this case, Chuck Gates and Tom Crabtree, worldwide master birders, were discussing their favorite subject (birds) when Gates suggested they get their heads together and publish a new book on Oregon birding locations.

Gates pointed out the fact that the old book was was VERY old—at least 40 years, in fact.

Soon a couple more birders got into the discussion, all of whom agreed with Chuck and Tom that a new birding guide was needed. As so often happens when people talk about new ideas, Gates asked the group who would like to help take it on, and he raised his hand.

“Well,” Gates said, “I was the only one with my hand up…so I guess I was the person to do it.” And he did, with all the others pitching in to help. One big realization was immediate, however. First, it would be costly to do a book, and second, it would be easier to

access and use if it were done electronically. Before you knew it, Gates created the Oregon Birding Site Guide and installed it on the ECAS website.

Part of the opening message reads: “This guide gives DeLorme map pages, geographic coordinates, Google Maps, and written descriptions on how to locate each birding site. It also offers habitat information and gives the birder a taste of the kinds of birds that can be found at each location. The sites are arranged by county and a map with all county sites is presented at the beginning of each page. County names are links to PDF files describing birding locations.”

What to do next, dear readers, bird enthusiasts, and all others who want to become involved with the nature of the world around you? Head to a store where you can buy a pair of good binoculars and a field guide for birds. Pack up grandma, grandpa and the kids and head for any part of the state you want to see birds. If you have the financial resources to do so, I suggest you also buy a good spotting scope. That way if you are looking at a bird in a nest, perched on a rock or limb, feeding babies or stationary, you can get them in the scope and everyone can take a turn oohing and aahing.

If you experience something going on you didn’t expect, or understand, and want to talk to someone who can help, don’t hesitate to call me: 541-3803728. I may not know the answer, but I have a bunch of telephone numbers to call that may be of help.

Oh, and please! When you visit one (or more) of the sites Gates and his crew have set out for you, call or send me a note and share your experiences.

If you want to include a photo or two, do it! My email is: jimnaturalist@gmail. com. Have a wonderful time. SW

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to tenants under certain circumstances. In a nutshell, if a landlord raises rents by more than 10 percent, and if this raise forces the tenant to move, the landlord will be required to pay the tenant between $2,900 and $4,500 for relocation assistance. The amount is dependent on the size of the original lease. It’s designed to cover moving costs, first and last month’s rent and security deposit for the tenant’s move.

The housing affordability crisis is getting more critical in Bend as well.

It’s been a challenge with few solutions implemented, thus increasing the push to take action. While the intentions are good, there are pros and cons.

It could be argued that more regulation could put further upward pressure on rents by encouraging landlords to raise rents by 9.9 percent per year when they might not have intended to do that much. It’s also important to remember that landlords own their properties and should be allowed to do what they want, within existing land use laws.

Source: http://www.opb.org/news/article/ portland-passes-emergency-bill-requiringpayments-to-tenants-for-no-cause-evictions/

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any people lack sympathy for landlords jacking up rents to the max in areas with close to zero vacancy rates. Housing involves real people with real lives, and the current housing environment is not very healthy for affordable home ownership or rental. The argument can be made that home affordability is important because homeowners and long-term tenants put down roots and contribute to the community. When rents or housing prices are high, many people move elsewhere and potential skilled workers turn down employment in those areas. Many communities across the country are experiencing the same problems we see in Bend and Portland, but we don’t hear much about solutions and the housing inventory keeps shrinking and driving up prices for both rentals and home purchases.

The Portland City Council has recently enacted a new law as an attempt to deal with what has been called a housing emergency. Councilors first attempted to pass a rent freeze, which failed, but the new law seeks to have the same effect by requiring landlords to provide relocation assistance

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ADVICE GODDESS Stare Trek

The 40-year-old guy I’m dating swivels his head to check out ladies everywhere.

He even comments on those he finds attractive. I’ve mentioned that it bugs me. He contends that it’s my insecurities that are really the issue here. I can see how lower self-esteem might lend itself to an offended reaction, as opposed to just a shrug or an eye roll, but is this really on me?

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Yes, of course your insecurities are the real issue here. Because what woman wouldn’t feel great when her boyfriend’s all “Whoa, boobs are out tonight!”?

That said, it is normal that he’s driven to look. Men evolved to have their eyeballs all up in every hot woman’s business because the features considered beautiful in a woman correlate with health and fertility.

Ancestral men who passed on their genes (and mating psychology) — the men whose male descendants are walking the planet today — are those who went for the fertile young hotties, not the 70-year-old ladies with a lot of personality.

Not surprisingly, brain imaging studies by evolutionary psychologist Steven Platek and his colleagues find that when men see pictures of curvalicious women — those with an hourglass bod, a fertility indicator — there’s “activation” in (most notably) the nucleus accumbens. This is part of the brain’s reward circuitry and, as they put it, “the seat of addictive behavior.” Regarding their findings, Platek told me, “We think that this is why men quite literally find it challenging to look away from a highly attractive female body.”

No, not “impossible” to look away. “Challenging.” Like it may sometimes be for you

to keep from stabbing your boyfriend in the thigh with a fork when he rubbernecks at a passing pair of Wonderbreasts. However, feeling disturbed by his girl-gawking isn’t a sign you’re emotionally defective. Consider that emotions aren’t there just to jazz up your day. Psychiatrist and evolutionary psychologist Randolph Nesse explains that emotions have a job to do — to motivate us to “respond adaptively” to threats and opportunities. For example, that rotten feeling you get in response to your boyfriend’s ogling is basically an alarm going off alerting you that a man’s commitment isn’t there or is waning. Wanting to feel better pushes you to remedy the situation.

If your insecurity is tripping you up, it’s in how you seem to be second-guessing the emotions yelling at you, “Do something!

HELLO?! Are you in a coma?” The thing is, you don’t have to feel assertive to be assertive. You just have to (gulp!) stand up for yourself as an assertive person would.

Again, the problem isn’t that your boyfriend’s looking; it’s that he’s looking (and commenting) while you’re standing right there, feelings and all. Be honest with him: This doesn’t just “bug” you; it hurts your feelings. It makes you feel disrespected. And it needs to stop. Now. Because you want to feel loved, respected, and happy — either with him or with some guy you meet at his funeral, after his tragic but inevitable death from drowning in a pool of his own drool.

Amy Alkon

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ASTROLOGY

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are entering the

ning TV show M*A*S*H*, the character known as Sidney Freedman was a psychiatrist who did his best to nurture the mental health of the soldiers in his care. He sometimes departed from conventional therapeutic approaches. In the series finale, he delivered the following speech, which I believe is highly pertinent to your current quest for good mental hygiene: “I told you people something a long time ago, and it’s just as pertinent today as it was then. Ladies and gentlemen, take my advice: Pull down your pants and slide on the ice.”

inquisitive phase of your astrological cycle. One of the best ways to thrive during the coming weeks will be to ask more questions than you have asked since you were five years old. Curiosity and good listening skills will be superpowers that you should you strive to activate. For now, what matters most is not what you already know but rather what you need to find out. It’s a favorable time to gather information about riddles and mysteries that have perplexed you for a long time. Be super-receptive and extra wide-eyed!

ARIES 21-April

(March 19): “Old

paint on a canvas, as it ages, sometimes becomes transparent,” said playwright Lillian Hellman. “When that happens, it is possible to see the original lines: a tree will show through a woman’s dress, a child makes way for a dog, a large boat is no longer on an open sea.”

Why does this happen?

Because the painter changed his or her mind.

Early images were replaced, painted over. I suspect that a metaphorical version of this is underway in your life. Certain choices you made in the past got supplanted by choices you made later. They disappeared from view. But now those older possibilities are re-emerging for your consideration. I’m not saying what you should do about them. I simply want to alert you to their ghostly presence so they don’t cause confusion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let’s talk about your mouth. Since your words flow out of it, you use it to create and shape a lot of your experiences. Your mouth is also the place where food and drink enter your body, as well as some of the air you breathe. So it’s crucial to fueling every move you make. You experience the beloved sense of taste in your mouth.

You use your mouth for kissing and other amorous activities. With its help, you sing, moan, shout, and laugh. It’s quite expressive, too. As you move its many muscles, you send out an array of emotional signals. I’ve provided this summary in the hope of inspiring you to celebrate your mouth, Taurus.

It’s prime time to enhance your appreciation of its blessings!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Coloring books for adults are best-sellers. Tightly-wound folks relieve their stress by using crayons and markers to brighten up black-and-white drawings of butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and pretty fishes. I highly recommend that you avoid this type of recreation in the next three weeks, as it would send the wrong message to your subconscious mind. You should expend as little energy as possible working within frameworks that others have made. You need to focus on designing and constructing your own frameworks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The Old Testament book of Leviticus presents a long list of forbidden activities, and declares that anyone who commits them should be punished. You’re not supposed to get tattoos, have messy hair, consult oracles, work on Sunday, wear clothes that blend wool and linen, plant different seeds in the same field, or eat snails, prawns, pigs, and crabs. (It’s OK to buy slaves, though.) We laugh at how absurd it would be for us to obey these outdated rules and prohibitions, and yet many of us retain a superstitious loyalty toward guidelines and beliefs that are almost equally obsolete. Here’s the good news, Cancerian: Now is an excellent time to dismantle or purge your own fossilized formulas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I would not talk so much about myself if there were anybody else whom I knew as well,” said the philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau. In accordance with your astrological constitution, Leo, I authorize you to use this declaration as your own almost any time you feel like it. But I do suggest that you make an exception to the rule during the next four weeks. In my opinion, it will be time to focus on increasing your understanding of the people you care about—even if that effort takes time and energy away from your quest for ultimate self-knowledge. Don’t worry: You can return to emphasizing Thoreau’s perspective by the equinox.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 22): Poet Barbara Hamby says the Russian word ostyt can be used to describe “a cup of tea that is too hot, but after you walk to the next room, and return, it is too cool.” A little birdie told me that this may be an apt metaphor for a current situation in your life. I completely understand if you wish the tea had lost less of its original warmth, and was exactly the temperature you like, neither burning nor tepid. But that won’t happen unless you try to reheat it, which would change the taste. So what should you do? One way or the other, a compromise will be necessary. Do you want the lukewarm tea or the hot tea with a different flavor?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Russian writer Ivan Turgenev was a Scorpio. Midway through his first novel Rudin, his main character Dmitrii Nikolaevich Rudin alludes to a problem that affects many Scorpios. “Do you see that apple tree?” Rudin asks a woman companion. “It is broken by the weight and abundance of its own fruit.” Ouch! I want very much for you Scorpios to be spared a fate like that in the coming weeks. That’s why I propose that you scheme about how you will express the immense creativity that will be welling up in you. Don’t let your lush and succulent output go to waste.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Asking you Sagittarians to be patient may be akin to ordering a bonfire to burn more politely. But it’s my duty to inform you of the cosmic tendencies, so I will request your forbearance for now. How about some nuances to make it more palatable? Here’s a quote from author David G. Allen: “Patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order than the one you have in mind.” Novelist Gustave Flaubert: “Talent is a long patience.” French playwright Moliere: “Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.” Writer Ann Lamott: “Hope is a revolutionary patience.” I’ve saved the best for last, from Russian novelist Irène Némirovsky: “Waiting is erotic.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “If you ask for help it comes, but not in any way you’d ever know.”

Poet Gary Snyder said that, and now I’m passing it on to you, Capricorn. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to think deeply about the precise kinds of help you would most benefit from -even as you loosen up your expectations about how your requests for aid might be fulfilled. Be aggressive in seeking assistance, but ready and willing to be surprised as it arrives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): For a limited time only, 153 is your lucky number. Mauve and olive are your colors of destiny, the platypus is your power animal, and torn burlap mended with silk thread is your magic texture. I realize that all of this may sound odd, but it’s the straight-up truth. The nature of the cosmic rhythms are rather erratic right now.

To be in maximum alignment with the irregular opportunities that are headed your way, you should probably make yourself magnificently mysterious, even to yourself. To quote an old teacher, this might be a good time to be “so unpredictable that not even you yourself knows what’s going to happen.”

Homework: What good thing would you have to give up in order to get a great thing? Testify at Freewillastrology.com. © Copyright 2017 Rob Brezsny

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WELLNESS EVENTS Chair Yoga Class A beginner’s class for individuals with chronic medical conditions. Co-led by a yoga instructor and physical therapist. Feb. 27, 10-11:30am. Riverbend Community Room, 799 SW Columbia St. 541-241-6837 Free.

Community Healing Flow Gentle flow

class by donation and all proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Fridays, 5-6:15pm. Bend Community Healing, 155 SW Century Dr. Suite 113. 541-322-9642. Donation.

Diabetes Prevention Program Make lifestyle changes which include healthy eating and physical activity. Provides support to those who are trying to make changes. Tuesdays, 1-2pm.

Through June 6. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave. 541-322-7446. Free. Thursdays, 1-2pm. Through June 8. Mike Maier Building, 1130 NW Harriman. 541-322-7446. Free.

Essential Oils Workshop Feb. 23, 6-7pm.

Looking Glass Imports & Cafe, 150 NE Bend River Mall Dr. Suite 260. 541-225-5775.

Experiencing Sacred Earth Water Learn about a collection of powerful healing waters affecting those who use them to catapult into other worlds. March 1, 6:30-8:30pm. Gayle Zeigler, Pilot Butte Area. 925-366-3091. $25.

Flower Essence Class Kelly Klimp, has

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Grief Support Group 8 week program creates a safe and supportive environment to begin the journey toward healing. Mondays, 3-4:30pm.

Through March 27. Whispering Winds Retirement Community, 2920 NE Conners Ave. St. Charles Hospice 541-706-6700. Free.

How To Be Kind To Yourself If you think

about it, we’ll have more conversations with ourselves than we will ever have with anyone else. In this four-week class, we’ll use the tools of Compassionate Communication to find our caring voice. Thursdays, 6-8pm. Through March 23. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way Suite 200. 530-867-3198. $65.

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Laughter Yoga Proven to reduce stress and increase health, it’s a great team-building activity. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 8-9am.

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Mama Nurture Circle An 8 week circle for moms to deeply connect. Explore topics that relate to being a woman, mother, wife, and friend.

A community of open hearted women who are ready to be vulnerable, open and honest. Sundays, 7-9pm. Through March 26. Rooted&Open, 21212 Limestone Ave. 541-306-8466. $90.

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Great Networking event for Wellness providers. Happy Hour & Karaoke to follow. Feb. 25,

Practice NVC Groups Through practicing with others, we can learn and grow using real life experiences to become more compassionate. Some NVC experience necessary. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm and Wednesdays, 4-5:30 and 6-7:30pm. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way Suite 200. 541-350-6517. Free.

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Relaxation and Rejuvenation class

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Through April 27. EastSide Home Studio, 21173 Sunburst Ct. 541-330-9070. $180, 12 classes.

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WalkStrong 5k and 10k Info Night Join us for info night to learn more and get signed up for 5k and 10k walking programs. These programs are suited for all abilities of walkers in all shapes of bodies. Feb. 28, 6-7pm. Fleet Feet Sports Bend, 11320 NW Galveston Ave. 541-3233488. No cover. SW

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s a weed columnist, the most frequent question I hear is “How the hell did you get this job? Of whom do you have compromising photos that allowed this to happen, and may I see them? I mean, seriously, you?” (My answer: “Mom, we’ve gone over this. Eat your space cake and settle down.”)

The second most common question? “I want to work in the weed industry, how do I get a job in it?” (My answer: “Practice”—until I remember that’s the punch line to a joke about how to you get to Carnegie Hall, and probably isn’t of much use.)

So here are my insights for those seeking gainful employment in the cannabis industry.

• Get a Marijuana Worker Permit.

This isn’t the permit held by the red-eyed barista who always gets your morning coffee order wrong, and spells your name “Ehmaylee” on the cup. It’s the permit required in Oregon if you have a position requiring you to handle cannabis, even briefly. It’s easy to study for and obtain: Get 70 percent or better and you’ve passed, and you take the test online. (There are no extra points for doing so while high.) It costs $100 and virtually any growing/trimming/dispensary job will require one. This link can get you set up: http://www.oregon.gov/olcc/ marijuana/Pages/mjworkerpermit. aspx • Now that the Gubbermint done certified you as qualified to handle the jazz tobacco, it’s time to start finding you a “ganja gig.” (Note: It’s not called that.) Just as you would when seeking a non-cannabis position, start with networking—i.e. meeting people in the cannabis industry. Avoid trade shows; most are overhyped and under perform.

(To wit, I wrote part of this column while staffing a booth at a conference that charged $150 for a oneday ticket.) Instead, seek out more reasonably priced industry mixers, cannabis trade group meetings and events with a cannabis component.

• Did you know Facebook is good for activities other than telling your small-minded racist friends from high school how deeply you disagree with their support for Trump, or watching videos of kittens and puppies? It’s true! There are groups that list both jobs, and the people seeking them. I’m partial to this one: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1491830827774510/

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• There are staffing agencies that can help you get a job, temporary or permanent, in the cannabis industry. The positions may change with the seasons; trimmers are more highly sought after during September through November when the sun-grown cannabis crops are harvested. There are over a dozen that I know of, but try viridianstaffing. com, Portland-based greenforcestaffing.com, or thcstaffinggroup. com.

• Never stop learning. Seek out webinars, blogs and websites that cover cannabis. We are discovering more about the plant every day, and simply being a partaker on the daily isn’t enough. Some sites can even certify you in a particular field of interest. From Grower to Budtender, there is always more knowledge to be obtained, so seek it out.

• But make sure this is indeed the field you want to work in. Growers, processors, dispensaries and edible makers face restrictive and expensive regulations and fees.

Budtenders rarely make more than $15 per hour, if that, and dissuade yourself now that you will be getting high all day while working.

An OLCC grower I know recently lamented that the cameras covering every inch of his facility, excluding the restrooms, make partaking impossible and illegal. He showed me bins of perfectly cured crystal coated buds, encompassing nine new strains. “How do they smoke?”

I asked. “No idea,” he replied. “We can’t try a single gram until they are tested, and the wait is about a month to get that done.”

But if you are certain this is your calling, dive in! This is on pace to be a billion dollar industry in Oregon, and it needs responsible, professional individuals with a love for cannabis—be they imbibers or not.

THE REC ROOM Crossword “When Words Collide”--you can do it.

By Matt Jones

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Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters exactly once.

W I R Y

H O U S E

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“A friend of mine once sent me a post card with a picture of the entire planet Earth taken from space. On the back it said, ‘_________.’”

— Stephen Wright

ANSWER TO LAST WEEKS PUZZLES

ACROSS

DOWN

1 Fast food sandwich option

1 Type of dish at brunch

14 Kids’ game played on a higher level?

2 Feels hurt by

15 They’re called for in extreme cases

3 “In the event it’s for real ...”

16 Mention

4 Buttonholes, really

17 Bankable vacation hrs., in some workplaces

5 A little, to Verdi

18 Black or red insect

6 ___ Kippur

19 It’s slightly higher than B

7 Moved way too slowly

20 Hairy cousin of Morticia

8 “Perfectly Good Guitar” singer John

21 Like muffled sound recordings, slangily

9 “This ___ unfair!”

22 Bridge, in Brindisi

10 Actor Gulager of “The Virginian”

23 Labor Day Telethon org.

11 Amateur night activity, maybe

24 Orange tea that’s really black

12 “Not ___ a minute ...”

25 Parts of joules

13 Cartoonish villains

26 They get their picks in dark matter

14 Quake

28 Seattle-based craft beer brand

15 Heavy curtain

29 Bite matchups, in dental X-rays

20 Gem State resident

33 Mardi ___

21 “Billion Dollar Brain” novelist Deighton

37 Battery count

23 “Reclining Nude” painter

38 React with disgust

24 Water___ (dental brand)

39 “Pride ___ before destruction”

26 Annual Vegas trade show full of tech debuts

40 Cabinet dept. since 1977

27 “The Italian Job” actor ___ Def

41 “Primetime Justice wtih Ashleigh Banfield” network

28 Country with a red, white, and blue flag: abbr.

42 Definitely gonna

30 Admit defeat

43 Elvis Presley’s record label

31 Explain

44 Mock-stunned “Me?”

32 8 1/2” x 11” size, briefly

45 Coca-Cola Company founder Asa

33 ___ knot (difficult problem)

46 You’ll want to keep it clean

34 Two-___ (movie shorts)

49 “Ugh, so many responsibilities!”

35 Be present

50 Transfers of people (or profits) to their home countries

36 Sandcastle spot

29 Unlikely to win most golf tournaments

39 Avid 41 Norse god of indecision that helped create humans (RHINO anag.)

42 Quaint version of “according to me” 44 Abolitionist Lucretia 45 Debt memo 47 1974 Hearst abductors 48 Airport near Forest Hills, N.Y.

“I can't read lips unless they're touching mine.”

—Jon Troast

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