APRIL 23, 2015 / THE SOURCE WEEKLY / 17
EVENTS
WHATEVER, MOM
: TICKETS AVAILABLE AT BENDTICKET.COM
Communicating for Life Join Bryn Hazell for this life changing workshop series. Topics: A Consciousness of Compassion and Our Culture, Four Tools to Create Compassion, Connecting with Ourselves So We Can Connect with Others, Appreciations, Celebrations, and Gratitudes, Viewing Conflict as an Opportunity to Connect, Understanding Empathic Listening vs. Our Cultural Habits, Clarifying Our Choices and Working with Anger and Thinking Habits, Creating a Compassionate Practice with a Personal Plan and Practice. Participants are asked to obtain the book Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life. Tuesdays. Center for Compassionate Living, 339 SW Century Dr. Suite 203. 541-728-0878. Suggested donation $80, no one turned away for limited funds. Drum & Rattle Adornment Workshop Activating your sacred tools with beadwork, symbolism, and animal totems. We will be offering: Peyote stitch beading kit, paint for your raw-hide drum or rattle, braintan/ barktan natural leather pieces, fur pieces (coyote, otter, beaver, muskrat, bear, and buffalo), salmon and sturgeon leather. April 26, 10am-3pm. Harmony House, 17505 Kent Rd. 503-680-9831. $45. Family Fused Glass: Rainbows In this two week session, families first create seven 2x2 inch squares; one for each color in the rainbow. The squares are fused, and the following week families use coated steel wire to hang the rainbow pieces, crimping each piece in place. $60 class fee +$38 materials fee per project. Saturdays, 10am-noon through April 25. Art Station, 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. 541-617-1317. Non-member: $60. Member: $51. Family Fused Glass: Rainbows (Session 2) In this two week session, families first create seven 2x2 inch squares; one for each color in the rainbow. The squares are fused, and the following week families use coated steel wire to hang the rainbow pieces, crimping each piece in place. $60 class fee +$38 materials fee per project. Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Art Station, 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. 541-617-1317. Member: $51. Non-member: $60. German Conversation Group With a tutor to learn conversational German. Mondays, 7-8pm. In Sisters, various locations. 541-595-0318. Cost is variable depending upon number of students. Introduction to Digital Photography Discover the possibilities of creating digital images in this fun introductory course. This 5 week course will introduce you to the mechanics of a digital camera and show you how intentional images are created. You will learn basic camera techniques and camera controls necessary to cultivate and execute your creative ideas through hands on training. We will cover the basic way to use a Digital SLR camera in manual mode and learn to identify how different in-camera effects are created (light painting, bokeh, etc). The class will end with our very own fine art photography exhibit. April 26, 4-6pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite #6. 347-564-9080. $300. Introduction to SketchUp With High Desert Maker Mill. Learn the basics of this 3D design software program; what can you create? This workshop is open to both teens and adults. Registration required. April 25, 1-4pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7079. Free. Japanese Group Lesson We offer lessons for beginners and advanced students. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. $10, +$5 one time material fee. Ladies Only: Intro to Road Biking Clinic Speedvagen Racing Family, will be hosting an introductory class on road biking. Road biking is a great fitness and community building activity that is perfect for the back roads of Central Oregon. Bend locals, Tina Brubaker and Laura Winberry, will teach you all the essentials to enjoy the sport in a group setting. Afterward spend the afternoon asking questions and gaining insight into the next steps of the sport! April 25, 9am-2pm. Crow’s Feet Commons, 875 NW Brooks. $35. Lightroom Comprehensives Module I & II Lightroom is Adobe’s premiere image organizing and editing software, designed specifically for photographers. Come learn how to use it efficiently to organize, optimize and share your images. April 22. Cascade Center of Photography, 390 SW Columbia St. Suite 110. 541-241-2266. $60.
Craigslist for Beginners Money Smart Week—The most popular way to buy, sell, and advertise these days is through Craigslist. Find out how to search for everything from jobs to vacation rentals, reply to postings, and create an account. Prerequisites: “Know Internet for Beginners” or familiarity with an internet browser. April 24, 3-4:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-617-7050. Free. EBay for Beginners Money Smart Week—The most popular way to buy, sell, and advertise on the internet. Find out how to search for everything from jobs to vacation rentals, reply to postings, and create an account. Prerequisites: “Know Internet for Beginners” or familiarity with Internet Explorer (or other browser software). April 22, 6-7:30pm. Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7050. Free. Registration required. Finding Grants for Individuals Money Smart Week—Learn how to find foundation grants using The Foundation Center’s powerful online resources. Types of grants available include educational, cultural, and professional support as well as some for general welfare and special needs. Participants are welcome to bring a laptop or use one of ours. Registration required. April 25, 1-2pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-617-7050. Free. Understanding & Managing Credit Money Smart Week—Find out why credit is important and how to improve yours at this NeighborImpact Financial Fitness class. To register please call (541) 323-6567 or email homesource@neighborimpact.org. April 22, 5:30-7:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-323-6567. Free. Oriental Palm Reading Class Discover how the brain, nerves, and lines connect in palmistry. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Wabi Sabi, 830 NW Wall St. $10. Phoneography Photography Workshop Phoneography has indeed become an art form of its own! This class will cover fundamentals necessary to create juicy photos regardless the camera—composition, exposure, focus, and lighting—as well as exploring tools in your camera that you probably didn’t even know it had, such as adjusting white balance and using HDR. April 22. Cascade Center of Photography, 390 SW Columbia St. Suite 110. 541-241-2266. $35. Recycle in Style 2: Intermediate Level Scrap Metal Jewelry Making In this class you will further your knowledge of the properties of different kinds of metals and ways of connecting pieces together to create striking compositions that can be made into earrings and pendants. You will learn basic principles of soldering and cold joining. This class is geared towards students who already have a basic understanding of jewelry making practices. Supplies included. April 23, 6-9pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St. Suite 6. 347564-9080. $60. SoulCollage Workshop® A two-part process of self-exploration. First, you create mini-collage cards with images found in magazines. Then you consult your cards using intuition and imagination. Discover your own wisdom in a relaxing and accepting atmosphere. Each class has a different theme. Contact Lynne Lafey for more information. Sun, April 26, 1-4:30pm. Center for Compassionate Living, 339 SW Century Dr. Suite 203. 541-342-4673. $20-$35, sliding scale. Welding Workshop In this hands-on class for beginners, you’ll cut steel with a torch and weld those pieces back together. You’ll be introduced to arc, mig, and gas welding. . Use the “Book a Class” widget on our site to sign up. April 30, 6-8pm. DIYcave, 444 SE 9TH St. 541-388-2283. $30. West African Drum Class David Visiko teaches rhythms from Guinea, Mali, and Cote’ de Ivory. Sundays, 3:30-5pm. Joy of Being Studio, 155 NW Hawthorne (behind address). $15 per class. Women to Women Photography Workshop Without a doubt, women learn differently—as this instructor found out after having well-meaning men try to explain photography basics to her. Using classroom instruction with great visuals, hands-on practice, exercises, and image review, students will learn how their camera “thinks” so that they can override auto settings to do justice to the scene, and to their creativity. April 24. Cascade Center of Photography, 390 SW Columbia St. Suite 110. 541-241-2266. $395.
Continues on page 18
Carl Seaver
MEDIUMSHIP SESSIONS
• Psychic Readings • Past-Life Regression Counselor • Psychic Development Classes
CARLSEAVER.COM | 732-814-8576 Sessions by appointment in person, by phone, Skype or FaceTime
The Love Rollercoaster BY TAYLOR THOMPSON
Yesterday, I was the greatest mom in the world. Today, I’ll be starring in the dramatic, must-see production of Evil Mommy and the Unlucky Boy Who Never Gets His Way. It’s official. My five-year-old son has fulfilled all height requirements, led me to the front of the line, and dragged me aboard the love rollercoaster. And let me tell ya, I just found six more gray hairs. In my twenty-something years of relationship-building, I’ve yet to find a connection more complicated (and extreme) than the one between a mother and her child. All the intense love and pure happiness, the great pride and genuine delight—it’s an exhilarating high. But what goes up… In an instant, that magnificent view from the top is shadowed by dark clouds of disfavor and heartbreak. And with its stomach-dropping declines and rickety turns, the ride down is anything but smooth. It’s an unmerciful low. Enter: the bad guy. No one cares that Mama-bear was queen of the world just two minutes ago, because those disciplinary tactics she just implemented appear to have led to the queen’s demise.
KIDS EVENTS
Backpack Explorers Parents and children ages 3-5 investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun and hands-on manner. Come be creative and inspired to explore your natural surroundings. Pre-registration and payment required online. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. Members, $10. Non-members, $15. Plus admission for adult. East Bend Family Block Party All ages. LEGO® Universe: Start with a little inspiration and build away! Wednesday, April 22, 2:30-4pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. 541-330-3760. Free. East Bend STEAM Team Ages 9+. Apr 25—Create and race tiny, hygienic “Brush-Bots.” May 23—Explore stop motion animation and filmmaking techniques. Saturday, April 25, 2:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd. 541-330-3760. Free. El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) All ages. Celebrate many cultures with stories, games, crafts, snacks, and book giveaways. April 28, 5-7pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free. Homeschool Nature Classes Tracker’s Club is for homeschool families who want their children to understand and feel deeply connected to the natural world. We facilitate a variety of activities such as nature arts and crafts, attuning to the wild, tracking, primitive skills, survival skills, nature songs, and much more! Otter Clan: Tuesdays, 10am-3pm. Squirrel Clan: Mondays, 12:30-4pm. Skyliners Lodge, 16125 Skyliners Rd. $42 a class. Intro to SketchUp Ages 12-17. Learn the basics of a 3D design software. Register online. April 25, 1-4pm. Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. Free. Janellybean Music Education Music enrichment classes for children 6 months to 4 years old. 45-minute music education classes for you and your children. Sing songs, dance, laugh, play instruments, and more! Tuesdays, 3-3:45pm and Thursdays, 11:30am-12:15pm. Janellybean Music & more, 1735 SW Chandler Ave. $15 per child (siblings $5). Rockie Tales Puppet Show & Lunch Ages 3-5. Help your child prepare for school with stories & puppets. Families welcome! Wednesday, April 29, 11:15am. Juniper Elementary School, 1300 NE Norton Ave. Free. Kindermusik Class Bring your children ages 1-2 years (Monday) or 2-3 years (Friday) to classes that engage through music to teach early literacy skills, physical coordination, emotional skills, and cognitive
Yes, it’s totally unfair. But along with a mother’s job as provider/caretaker comes the unpopular role of disciplinarian. And what kid likes to hear the word no? Mom’s wisdom doesn’t mean crap to the small child who didn’t get cake before dinner, or a two-day break from brushing his teeth. He simply views her as the reason behind each of his disastrous misfortunes. And look! Here comes Protagonist Dad and Grandma, the Heroes—just in time—to save the day with a fun new game, donuts, and a pet unicorn. Personally, I’m sick of being the bad guy. I’m exhausted from taking the brunt of all the whining, disrespect, and ungratefulness. And although I should know better than to take offense to my five-year-old’s behavior, I find myself feeling a bit hurt. I do everything for this kid, and I have since day one. Not to mention I—oh wait, what’s that? I’m being summoned for a hug, three kisses and a thank you for dinner? And I’m the “best mom ever” again? God, I can practically hear the clickclick-click of the rollercoaster gears. I can see us there—smiling and laughing, just filling up on all that maternally-bonded oxytocin. I am fun. I am admired. I am needed. I am Supermom once more. And in this moment, I can ignore the giant, vertical plunge up ahead. I can ignore the upside-down, crap-your-pants loopty-loops down below. I can ignore the fate-deciding flower petals falling from my fingertips as we approach the edge. Because right now, he loves me, and that is enough to keep me on this ride.
skills! Fridays, 9:30-10:15am and Mondays, 9:3010:15am. Cascade School of Music, 200 NW Pacific Park Ln. First class free, $70 per month. La Pine Teen Territory Ages 12-17. Strategy games, crafts, Wii & more! Wednesday, April 22, 1pm. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St. Free. Enrichment Wednesdays—PAWttery Work in clay with your favorite animals in mind. Sign-up online. Wednesday, April 22, 2:30-4:30pm and Wednesday, April 29, 2:30-4:30pm. Art Station, 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr. Member: $63.75. Non-member, $75. Redmond Fizz! Boom! Read! Ages 3+. Stories and science with hands-on experiments. April 27, 10:30am. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. 541-312-1050. Free. Redmond Nail Art Ages 12-17. Nail decoration! Supplies included. April 29, 1:30-3pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Free. Reiki 1 Class for Children 6-11 years old Reiki means universal life energy and in this class, students will receive an attunement to open up the healing energy of Reiki to come through them. Students can direct this calming, strengthening, loving energy to themselves, to people, animals, food, nature, and their environments, home, and school. It will help the student to have family members who know about healing energy to support the child to continue this practice. April 25, 1-4pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave. $60. Additional sibling $50. Parent & child $160. Sisters Animal Poetry Party All ages. Puppets, poems, and play! April 25, 10:15am. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. 541-312-1070. Free. Teen Writing Group Ages 12-17. Warm up with creative writing exercises and free-write time. Contribute to a mini-literary magazine. April 24, 4-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St. 541-617-7097. Free. Zumba Fitness Family Class You are invited to try out Zumba Fitness family style, free until the end of April, with Ms. Rita. Mondays, 4:30-5:15pm. Janellybean Music & more, 1735 SW Chandler Ave. Free. Zumba Kids Jr. Join Ms Rita for free Zumba Kids Jr. classes for ages 4-6 years. Incorporating, rhythm, balance, coordination, and large motor skills with music is a recipe for lots of fun. Wednesdays, 2:30-3:15pm. Janellybean Music & more, 1735 SW Chandler Ave. Free.