CALENDAR
Photo by Brian Becker
Creativity abounds! Pumpkin painting at the Bend Fall Festival.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Mommy & Me: Breastfeeding Support Group
MOM FRIENDLY – This weekly support group invites all new moms or moms-to-be to join in. There are lactation consultants and other moms to help answer questions and get some social support. All are welcome, including partners and siblings, no matter how you are feeding your baby. Check Facebook for updates as space may be limited while COVID-19 precautions are in place. Thursdays 1-3pm at Central Oregon Locavore and Tuesdays Noon-2pm at the Redmond St. Charles Women’s Center.
Two locations | Free facebook.com/ MommyandMe BreastfeedingSupportGroup StCharlesBend
Tuesdays in August
Fridays
PLAY – Kids (age 8 - 12) increase your athletic performance through the exciting sport of Ninja Warrior! Through focus and determination, we will coach you through the three main components of Ninja Warrior: gymnastics, groundbased obstacles and rock climbing. The wide variety of Ninja challenges will keep you guessing and improving! 5:15pm.
PLAY-TIME – Join Amelia Airheart Monkey and Miss Hannah for a fun and uplifting interactive Zoom puppet show! All ages welcome, those three and under should be accompanied by a sibling or parent/caregiver to assist with interaction. Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the Zoom link. 4-4:15pm
Ninja Elite
Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play | $72 Freespiritbend.com
Amelia’s World Puppet Show
Online | Free Facebook.com/acornartandnature
Wednesdays
Sundays
EXPLORE – Rain or shine, this outdoor market will be open all season long offering fresh fruits, veggies and local treats. Make this a weekly stop! 2-6pm, through Oct. 16.
EXPLORE – The Museum has carved out a special time for visitors who wish to continue visiting in a mask-only environment! Simply show up and pay regular admission. Face coverings will be required during this window in all indoor galleries. Visitors may remove their face coverings while outdoors. 8:30-10:30am
Bend Farmer’s Market
Downtown Bend | Free Bendfarmersmarket.com
Mask-up Mornings
High Desert Museum | $5 Highdesertmuseum.org/maskup-mornings
Sundays
Sisters Farmers Market
EXPLORE – Experience the bounty of the growing season at the Sisters Farmers Market this year. Shop for fresh produce and local goods every week. 11am2pm, through Oct. 3.
Fir Street Park | Free Sistersfarmersmarket.com
August 21 & 28
Bird Walk
EXPLORE – Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. Learn to identify a variety of species found in the wetlands, meadows and forests surrounding the Nature Center. Sundays, 8-11am.
Sunriver Nature Center | $10 snco.org/events/2021-08
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