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10 - Feature Deschutes County’s Big Shift – Voter numbers went up by 30,000 in Deschutes County since 2016, but that’s not the only big shift we’re seeing following the recent election.

13 - Source Picks 14 - Sound 15 - Calendar GIVE GUIDE—75 Ways to Help Central Oregon Suffice to say it’s been a tough year. With this year’s Give Guide, we’re sharing the stories of 75 nonprofits, and how you can help them in their end-ofyear fundraising.

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Anything big happen this week? Just kidding.

If there was any “conspiracy” afoot this week, it may have been on the part of national media, compelling us to refresh our browsers every few minutes to get up-todate electoral college numbers. I kid.

But now that Election Day has passed and the vast majority of candidates know where they landed (hey, sorry, Georgia!), we, like many journalists and news outlets, will continue our work of scouting out news, rooting out fact from fiction— and holding our governments accountable. This work is what we do, day in and day out, no matter who won or lost, or who we personally supported or did not.

We look forward to seeing what our new local leaders will accomplish, yet all the while, reporting the facts and going deeper into the stories Central Oregonians are talking about. This remains among our top priorities as a newsroom. So, what’s next, Central Oregon?

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s Oregonians reflect back this week on the outcome of last week’s elections, there’s a lot to be said about the presidential race.

National pundits are filling the airwaves with their conjecture. If you’ve been one of the many to have added the term “doomscrolling” to your vocabulary in recent years, then you may, too, be one of those who are watching the transition with bated breath.

It’s been so easy to fall into the trap of logging onto one’s favorite social media outlet only to find out what doom has most recently befallen our nation. Of course, some this week, given the uneasy outcome of the national transition, may find themselves only now adding “doomscroll” to their list of daily activities.

But national—and hyper-partisan—politics aside, we have occasion in Oregon this week to stop watching national politics and celebrate some encouraging returns at the ballot box.

In Oregon, voters made history by ushering in a psilocybin therapy program, and also the nation’s first widespread effort to de-penalize all drugs.

The passage of Measure 110 did not, in spite of the memes found on social media, make all drugs “legal” in the state—but instead made it so that people would face only a $100 fine, rather than arrest or jail time, for possession. It was a measure we endorsed for its promise to focus on harm reduction around hard drugs, rather than punishment. Its passage is politically tied to the ongoing conversation around how the state will begin to reallocate police funding around the same principal of helping drug users get to treatment centers over the penitentiary.

In Deschutes County, we were encouraged by what happened in city and county voting. Voters in Bend, Redmond and Deschutes County opened their wallets in a way we have not seen in recent years. They approved a bond measure for Redmond schools, when others had failed in 2018 and before. Where a gas tax aimed at tackling transportation issues failed in 2016, voters in 2020 said “yes” to expanding pedestrian and bike access and to easing traffic congestion by way of the City of Bend’s transportation bond.

And this year, voters also approved the expansion and construction of new Deschutes Public Library facilities—even while a host of candidates

came out against them. People in our area said “yes” to many things—even while a pandemic means so many other things are getting a “no” this year.

We initially shared some concerns about the Deschutes Public Library bond. We had been concerned about the expansion and the construction of the new Central Library—namely, its location near the Sheriff ’s Office buildings, rather than in an area closer to downtown Bend. But when we asked library officials, back when they announced the purchase of that land, about the location, they pointed out that it’s a facility for all of Deschutes County—including Redmond and Sisters—and that meant it would actually be more central, equitable and accessible for all county users at that planned location. Sure, it’s less accessible for cyclists and walkers in Bend, but it’s more easily accessible for everyone coming from the west or north. The siting is an equity issue for the larger community.

With the location detail already buttoned up, we hope that the new Bend City Council will begin the hard work of marrying the passage of the transportation bond with their passion for public transit and accessibility.

It is a brass-tacks conversation about how to best make the new library and performing arts center location more accessible. With the passage of these two measures, now would be the time to strengthen and renew the City’s commitment to its partnership with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council and begin the work of playing a larger role in the community around accessibility issues.

It remains to be seen if the new council will be able to tap funding to work toward seeing a few new bus routes established to and from the Central Library location. We remain curious to see if Bend Park & Recreation, city leaders and other local officials can work together to create safe, off-the-road cycling paths. It seems like the ideal problem-solving project for a newly elected council, library officials and others to tackle, after their election mandate. Voters were right in supporting these current projects, and we hope the newly minted, progressive council can work together with other community partners, using the power of collective agency agreement, to truly get things done.

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Web-exclusive story at bendsource.com, 11/4 Mayor Sally Russell may believe that she was a “progressive” in 2012, but many of us realized soon after that election that this was just campaign rhetoric by a moderate with conservative leanings. Not as right wing as Councilor Bill Mosley, mind you, which is why some of us voted for her as Mayor two years ago.

Come January Russell will be the sole conservative on the City Council. Six progressive Councilors elected this year and in 2018 won their seats by significant margins—defeating candidates with gobs of money from special interests.

The will of the voters is clear. If Mayor Russell is to be the leader she yearns so much to be she needs to do a lot more than “looking forward to seeing how they [the newly-elected Councilors] plan to accomplish [their] goals.” She needs to embrace these goals just as the overwhelming majority of Bend voters did in the November 3 election. Otherwise, she runs the risk of being irrelevant.

And—speaking of those special interest dollars—if I were a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Central Oregon Association of Realtors or the Central Oregon Builders Association who voluntarily contributed to my organization’s PAC (political action committee), I‘d want some accountability. These three PACs have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to five losing candidates in the

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past two Council elections. Imagine what good deeds could have been done in Bend with all that money they pissed away.

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DELUSIONAL DONALD Congratulations to our President-elect Joe Biden and our Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their comfortable, convincing victory over the truly terrible, corrupt racist Republican Trump-Pence ticket. America is back, and diabolical Donald Trump is done!

Like usual, dishonest Donald Trump and his dishonorable, dimwitted sycophants are lying nonstop to the American public, but fortunately a majority of Americans are nowhere near as delusional as Donald Trump. Biden-Harris won easily, and anyone not suffering from brain damage (or fascist brainwashing) is well aware of the fact that Democrats Joe Biden & Kamala Harris won.

But deranged Donald Trump continues to whine, cry, complain and compulsively lie to the point where the vast majority of Americans are just laughing at him. Traitor Trump is a plump chump who can’t stop lying, yet defeated Donald feigns outrage at not being believed.

Donald, you’re a fool!

And more importantly, Donald Trump is now and will forever hereafter be known as America’s biggest loser and laughable liar. Oh yeah & by the way, enjoy prison, Trump!

—Jake Pickering

RE: VOTE 2020: STATE OF OREGON STATEWIDE RACE RESULTS Web-exclusive story at bendsource.com, 11/3 I truly believe the negative ads that Cheri Helt mailed out hurt her. We have enough divide in our country and I thought it extremely inappropriate of her running that type of campaign. I received 32 colorful card stock campaign cards from her campaign in my mailbox and 75% were negative towards Jason Kropf.

It made me so angry and because of this I actually called and wrote to her campaign to get off her mailing list. We need positivity in our world. Congratulations Jason!!! Our family is happy for you.

—Nicole Perullo

JUBELALE ART FOR THE BIRDS Each winter I enjoy Deschutes Brewery’s Jubelale -- both the beer and the label art. For 2020, Portland-based artist Eric Nyffeler presents a snowy ponderosa forest beneath Mt. Bachelor’s moonlit slopes. And in the foreground is a flock of red songbirds with perky red caps...

Wait! are those Northern Cardinals?

Whoops. The cardinal is not an Oregon species, not even listed as rare in Burrows and Gilligan’s Birds of Oregon. What’s going on here? Mr. Nyffeler grew up in Nebraska, where cardinals are common. Maybe he thought, “I need a splash of color in this wintry landscape. Hey, how ‘bout some of those cute red birds from back home?”

Okay, Eric. We’re all in this together.

We all love snow, good beer, and songbirds. And Nebraska and Oregon share the Western Meadowlark as our state bird. But before creating your landscape, why not check with the East Cascades Audubon Society—or with the Source’s own Jim Anderson—to find out which birds live in our winter woods?

But that’s life in a tourist destination. Let’s imagine a flock of our Mountain Chickadees, Pygmy Nuthatches, and Oregon Juncos driving up Bond Street in their beat-up Subaru, and getting stuck behind a lifestyle van with Nebraska plates. “Hey, you guys in the red caps!” they’d chirp. “Move it!”

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Donations to Central Oregon Gives eclipsed all expectations in 2019. Two top fundraising nonprofits from 2019 share how they saw success

By Laurel Brauns

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ast year, two Bend entrepreneurs joined forces to raise $50,000 for local nonprofits. Instead, they raised more than 10 times that amount, with donations totaling $575,000 by December 31, 2019.

The funds went directly to 72 organizations ranging from children’s advocacy groups to environmental watch dogs.

For more than two decades, the Source Weekly has published the annual Central Oregon Give Guide during the holidays to help raise awareness about the many organizations in the community that work to help others survive and thrive. Last year, the Source’s publisher Aaron Switzer teamed up with Rys Fairbrother of WhatifWeCould.com to create a seamless integration of the print guide with an online donation platform at CentralOregonGives.com.

Fairbrother—a social media and marketing expert—had launched his site earlier that year. His aim was to harness the excitement of crowd sourcing platforms like GoFundMe while helping Central Oregon’s nonprofits tell their story.

Switzer had the connections and stories; Fairbrother had the technology to make giving go viral.

Adding to the synergy, an anonymous donor promised a $25,000 prize to the nonprofit that raised the most money from the new program. This created friendly competition between

Courtesy Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

groups and provided a strong incentive for these organizations to help direct incoming donations through WhatifWeCould.com.

On top of all that, every donation earned a special perk from a popular local business such as a free drink or an appetizer. This created an easy story for nonprofits to share on social media and in their newsletters. Within a few clicks, donors could donate to their favorite nonprofit and then head down to the pub for a celebratory free pint.

This year, Switzer and Fairbrother want to raise $500,000, a worthy goal in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that continues to impact local people, organizations and businesses. They are breaking up the $25,000 grand prize into one $15,000 gift to the nonprofit that raises the most overall funds, and then awarding $2,000 to each nonprofit that raises the most within its category: These categories include: education, family and children; animal welfare and environment; arts & culture; basic needs; and health and wellbeing.

A 2019 Success Story: Boys & Girls Clubs “It is astounding to me that there is such a strong community effort towards philanthropy,” said Rachel Cardwell, the director of development at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend, the organization that took home the $25,000 grand prize last year. The nonprofit offers fun and Courtesy Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend

With the funds raised through Central Oregon Gives and WhatifWeCould.com, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend has been able to continue their work providing programing for kids ages 5 - 18 through the pandemic, even with most area schools closed down for the foreseeable future.

Rachel Cardwell is the director of development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bend.

educational programs for kids ages 5 – 18 at its two locations in Bend.

Cardwell said that her staff changed the organization’s donations page during the campaign to feature the WhatifWeCould.com payment portal with an explanation about the possible prize money.

“Donating through the platform was a way to deepen their giving,” Cardwell said. “[The additional $25,000] was a transformational amount of money,” she said. “If we were going to participate, we wanted to be active, not just see what rolled in of its own accord.

“Every single time we were in front of donors, we put this program in front of them as well,” Cardwell said. During every fundraising event last year, Cardwell and her staff found creative ways to help energize the organization’s biggest supporters to funnel their donations through WhatifWeCould.com.

“Our organization is on the front lines of dealing with issues that have been on the front lines of the pandemic,” Cardwell said. “So giving right now is an incredible act. Even if there is a competition, at the end of the day, we’re all serving underserved populations.”

2019 Success Story: Saving Grace Saving Grace, a domestic violence prevention nonprofit, raised the second-largest amount among the participating organizations.

Cassi MacQueen, the executive director of Saving Grace, said she “jumped in with both feet” when she

learned about the new model and the potential prize money. It was her first holiday fundraising campaign since she joined the team. For years she’d worked in leadership positions within Portland nonprofits and had experience getting behind similar fundraising models enabled by perks, prize money and easy online transactions.

“We utilized this campaign with all our holiday giving efforts,” she said.

“It was in all of our marketing, newsletters and social media. We cast the net wide.”

An added incentive for donors to Saving Grace—besides prize money and perks—was a gift of up to $50,000 in matching dollars from the Aria Foundation for every dollar it collected before the end of the year. The ARIA Foundation is a national grant-making organization that supports a variety of social and environmental causes.

An added fundraising challenge for Saving Grace is that “domestic violence and sexual assault is not your standard dinner-table conversation; it’s not trending in people’s newsfeed,” MacQueen said. “Even though some people think domestic violence is not an issue here, our rates are really similar to other parts of the country.”

MacQueen said she believed that Central Oregon Gives helped her organization reach people that had never heard of Saving Grace before.

“We took it as an opportunity to educate people about what we’re doing,” she said. “It’s been so incredible to have this opportunity to raise awareness.”

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Padres de familia se manifiestan ante el cierre de escuelas A medida que los casos de COVID-19 aumentan en la región, las escuelas de Bend-Lapine no están nada cerca de lo que estaban en septiembre para abrir sus puertas. Eso tiene bastante frustrados a algunos de los padres de familia de la región como para salir a las calles en protesta, mientras que al mismo tiempo organizan una lucha virtual para exigir que los funcionarios electos tomen medidas.

Los organizadores locales, Kelly Vlach y Indu Fairbanks del grupo de Facebook Open Bend-Lapine Schools, unieron fuerzas junto con una coalición estatal de grupos de padres de familia llamada ED300. Conforme lo indica el comunicado de prensa del 9 de noviembre emitida por ED300, la coalición esta presionando a los funcionarios electos para disminuir las restricciones del aprendizaje presencial y para abrir las escuelas para el 6 de enero. El comunicado indico que este es el primer esfuerzo en conjunto llevado a cabo por miles de padres de familia de todo Oregon.

El 6 de enero marca el día numero 300 en el que a la mayoría de los 600,000

noviembre, debatió sobre varios impuestos fiscales a la construcción para financiar servicios para las personas sin hogar.

De acuerdo con Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition el número de habitantes locales sin hogar aumento en un 60% desde el 2015 a un aproximado de 969 personas en el 2020.

El gestor municipal Eric King presentó la propuesta como respuesta a la petición de fondos para el planeado Central Oregon Veterans Village, el cual puede ser terminado durante este invierno.

Lynne McConnell, la directora del programa de vivienda explico que, en el 2006, Bend fue la primer ciudad de Oregon en implementar un impuesto especial de construcción (CET) del .33% en casi todos los permisos de construcción nuevos, usando el dinero para proveer viviendas accesibles.

Desde entonces, el estado ha estado tabaleando, primero restringiendo por completo los nuevos CETs y luego suspendiendo la prohibición de en el 2016 con una serie de restricciones y consideraciones hacia los nuevas CETs residenciales.

McConnell explico que los nuevos CETs en edificios comerciales e industriales no tienen las mismas restricciones del estado. Si la ciudad decide proceder con un impuesto adicional sobre estas estructuras, 50% de los fondos podrían ser destinados a servicios de apoyo para las personas sin hogar y 100% de los nuevos fondos permanecerían bajo el control de la ciudad.

La ciudad podría financiar servicios para los habitantes sin hogar El consejo municipal contempla un impuesto fiscal para financiar servicios sociales para las personas sin hogar

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estudiantes de Oregon se les ha impedido regresar al salón de clases.

El grupo escribió, “Hemos atestiguado la perdida del aprendizaje, fallas técnicas, repercusiones no basadas en las actividades escolares, problemas de facilidad de acceso para los alumnos con discapacidades, y para muchos alumnos problemas serios de salud mental y emocional.

ED300 exhorto a la gobernadora Kate Brown a eliminar las barreras actuales al aprendizaje en el salón de clases y pedir a los superintendentes, a el consejo escolar y a los legisladores a participar con los padres de familia activistas para implementar un regreso a clases presenciales y a actividades extracurriculares confiables.

La coalición también exigió que se eliminen los parámetros y los mandatos a nivel condado del estado. En su lugar, la coalición quiere pautas adaptadas a los enfoques a nivel comunidad.

La declaración indico, “No estamos concordando con otros 42 estados que tienen pautas a seguir en vez de mandatos. Los mandatos demasiado contundentes de Oregon prolongan el cierre de escuelas y perjudican a los alumnos de cualquier edad, desde los alumnos aprendices hasta los estudiantes de

preparatoria que necesitan apoyo en su camino hacia la educación superior.

El 30 de octubre, la gobernadora Brown y el departamento de educación de Oregon (ODE) anunciaron toma de decisiones a nivel condado al anunciar parámetros de reapertura menos restringidos. De acuerdo a las nuevas normas, los distritos escolares pueden comenzar a abrir las escuelas primarias para recibir educación presencial una vez que el condado cuente con menos de 100 casos por cada 100,000 habitantes basándose en un lapso de 2 semanas. Cuando se publicaron por primera vez las nuevas pautas del ODE, el promedio de casos en el condado Deschutes en el lapso de dos semanas, del 11 al 24 de octubre, fue de 67.9 casos por cada 100,000 habitantes.

Pero de acuerdo a los datos publicados el 2 de noviembre por Oregon Health Authority, el promedio más reciente durante un lapso de dos semanas, del 18 al 31 de octubre fue de 113.5 casos por cada 100,000 habitantes.

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Bend City Council considers a tax levy to fund social services for people without homes

By Laurel Brauns building permits, using the money for affordable housing, Lynne McConnell, the city’s affordable housing manager, explained. Since then, the state has gone back and forth, first restricting new CETs altogether, then lifting the ban in 2016 with a host of restrictions and caveats for new residential CETs. New CETs on commercial and industrial buildings don’t have the same restrictions from the state, McConnell explained.

If the City decides to move forward with an additional tax on these structures, 50% of these funds could go toward supporting services for people without homes, and 100% of the new funds would stay within the City’s control.

An additional .17% CET on commercial and industrial buildings would raise and additional $299,000 a year, while an additional .33% would raise $581,000, and .67% would raise $1.2 million.

“While this is a trying time for our commercial center… We haven’t done the calculations yet, but we were expecting some bad, bad news when COVID first hit and it has turned out in a lot of ways to

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not impact the City in the way we expected,” McConnell said. “Our construction activity is very steady and increasing.”

Last year, the City had approximately $75,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding that it could use for homelessness services, according to City Coun- The Central Oregon Veterans Village is a new community planned to provide local veterans transitional shelter and social services. Fifteen cilor Bruce Abernethy. small structures will be built around a community center on the campus The best practice for of the Deschutes County Adult Jail. This is one of the shelters. managing a successful housing project for people experiencing Councilor Bill Moseley, who argued the homelessness is to have the funding for City should let the free market build housservices for them lined up before the build- ing. “I’m not in favor of re-allocating from ing is constructed, McConnell said, not- one group of people to another like this.” ing that the lack of long-term funding for Both Councilors Abernethy and Barb the transitional homelessness services has Campbell encouraged the City Council been a historical challenge across Oregon. to move forward with an ordinance for Councilor Justin Livingston spoke a .33% additional commercial/industriagainst the levy, saying an additional tax al CET before the end of the year. King could “kill a project.” Instead, he suggested promised to have the language prethe City use money from the General Fund. pared for a first reading of the new law “I’m opposed to all of the fees,” said by early December.

Parents Protest School Closure

Thousands of Oregon parents unite in an effort to re-open schools by Jan. 6

By Laurel Brauns

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s local COVID-19 cases spike, Bend-La Pine Schools is no closer to opening its doors than it was in September. That has some local parents frustrated enough to take to the streets in protest, while simultaneously organizing an online effort to demand action from elected officials.

Local organizers Kelly Vlach and Indu Fairbanks of the Open Bend-La Pine Schools Facebook group joined forces with a statewide coalition of parent groups, called ED300. The coalition is pressuring elected officials to ease restrictions on in-person learning and to open schools by Jan. 6, according to a Nov. 9 press release from ED300. This is the first joint effort by tens of thousands of parents from all over Oregon, the release stated.

Jan. 6 marks the 300th day that the majority of Oregon’s 600,000 students have been forbidden to return to school buildings.

“We witnessed learning losses, technology failures, repercussions of no school-based activities, accessibility issues for students with disabilities, and significant mental and emotional health challenges for too many students,” the group wrote.

ED300 encouraged Gov. Kate Brown to remove the current barriers to

classroom learning and asked superintendents, school boards and lawmakers to engage with parent activists to implement a safe return to in-person learning and co-curricular activities.

The coalition also demanded the removal of county-level metrics and mandates from the state.

“We are out of alignment with 42 other states that have guidelines rather than mandates,” the statement read.

“Oregon’s overly blunt mandates are prolonging closures and harming every age student, from early learners to high school students who need support in their journeys to higher education.”

The Oregon Department of Education and Gov. Brown did announce more county-level decision making when she laid out more relaxed reopening metrics Oct. 30. According to the new rules, school districts can begin opening elementary schools for in-person instruction once a county has fewer than 100 cases per 100,000 people, based on a two-week average.

When the new ODE guidelines were first released, Deschutes County’s twoweek average for the week of Oct. 11 – Oct. 24 was 67.9 cases per 100,000.

But the county’s latest two-week average between Oct. 18 – Oct. 31 was 113.5 cases per 100,000, according to

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This spike dashed BLPS’ plans to reopen and invigorated some members of the Open Bend-La Pine Schools group. So far, it has 2,100 members. Its organizers led a demonstration Oct. 5 in front of the BLPS AdminisOregon is one of only eight states in the U.S. that has statewide COVID-19 tration Building. metric mandates for school districts instead of recommendations. This Like ED300, Vlach means students around the country have returned to the classroom. and Fairbanks encourage members to contact local, state and the dean of Brown University’s School federal leaders and pressure them to of Public Health, published in Edure-open schools. cation Week on Nov. 2: “There’s no “While the latest news of not meet- doubt in my mind that schools need to ing metrics once again has been dis- be bolder than they’re being. There is appointing, our focus remains on a large mental health cost to children. advocating for our children’s safe And we know this is going to very subreturn to school,” Fairbanks told the stantially widen the achievement gap Source. “They have been out of the between wealthier/white students and classroom far too long at this point, poorer/students of color. and it’s just not acceptable.”

“I’m not saying schools should nevThe statewide parents’ coalition is er close. They probably should at some planning an upcoming rally at the Ore- point if things get really horrible. But gon State Capitol Building in Salem on the idea that schools should be the Nov. 16 from 4 to 6pm. first casualty, before casinos, bars, and ED300 concluded its press release restaurants, in my mind defies logic,” with this quote from Dr. Ashish Jha, Jha said.

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he Bend City Council debated various building tax levies for funding services for the unhoused during its Nov. 4 City Council meeting. The number of local people experiencing homelessness went up by 60% since 2015, according to the Central Oregon Homeless Leadership Coalition, to an estimated 969 people in 2020.

City Manager Eric King introduced the proposal as a response to a request for funding for the planned Central Oregon Veterans Village, which may be completed sometime this winter.

“We’ve taken this opportunity to broaden that conversation towards the need for more services and more housing options for those families earning less than 30% of the Area Median Income,” King said. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the 2019 Area Median Income in Bend was $78,600 for a family of four and $23,580 for a family of four earning 30% of AMI. In 2006, Bend was the first city in Oregon to implement a .33% construction excise tax on almost all new

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A Democratic Shift in Deschutes County Reactions and analysis on local races in the 2020 election

By Nicole Vulcan and Laurel Brauns Voter Turnout in Deschutes County is High—But Not as High as 2016 Voters all across the United States came out in record numbers for the 2020 presidential election—but in Deschutes County, turnout was slightly lower than the last presidential election year. At the same time, the county added nearly 30,000 voters to its rolls this time around. Turnout in 2016 in Deschutes County was 82.04%, according to the Deschutes County Clerk, with 122,216 voters on the rolls. In 2020, 80.89% of eligible voters cast a ballot, among 152,181 eligible voters in the county.

Back in 2016, Deschutes County voters favored Donald Trump, with 46.36% of the county’s votes, compared to 43.07% for Hillary Clinton. In 2020, voters in the county favored Joe Biden, with 52.66% of the votes compared to Trump’s 44.51%. That trend seems to mimic the overall shift in the county toward more Democrat voters. In 2020, a majority of voters were registered as Democrats as of November, with 47,767 registered Democrats, 46,377 registered Republicans and 46,555 non-affiliated voters. Compare that to the Deschutes County Clerk’s numbers from November 2016, when, among 122,892 voters, 38,893 voters registered as Democrats, 41,494 registered as Republicans and 32,026 were non-affiliated voters. Mind you, Oregon implemented its “motor voter” program in 2016—which automatically registers those who renew or apply for a driver’s license.

Changing demographics could have played at least some part in the shifts in Central Oregon’s representation in Salem. In 2016, Oregon Sen. Tim Knopp (R-27) took home 60.58% of the vote compared to 39.22% of the vote for Democratic challenger Greg Delgado.

In 2020, Knopp barely edged out Democrat Eileen Kiely, taking home 50.73% of the vote to Kiely’s 49.09% in the latest unofficial tally. In the Oregon House 54 race, Democrat Jason Kropf won over

incumbent Republican Cheri Helt, with 60.09% of the vote over Helt’s 38.87%.

Republicans prevailed in House 54, however, with incumbent Jack Zika taking 57.06% of the vote compared to 42.79% for Democrat Emerson Levy.

In statewide elections, voter support was mixed in Deschutes County this time around. In the Secretary of State race, Deschutes County voters supported Republican Kim Thatcher with 48.73% of the vote in the county to Democrat Shemia Fagan’s 45.53%. Fagan won the statewide tally. Republican challeng-

to 45.94% for Democrat Alex Spenser.

Bentz won the race, replacing longtime Rep. Greg Walden, a fellow Republican.

In statewide measures, Deschutes County voters were aligned with statewide support, voting majority-yes for Measures 107, 108, 109 and 110.

In Deschutes County, Phil Chang Replaces Phil Henderson Democrat Phil Chang won the race for Deschutes County Commissioner in the November election with 52.28% of the

Chang said that Alan Unger—the last Democratic Deschutes County Commissioner, Unger who served from 2008 to 2016—was his inspiration and mentor. In 2016, lost to Republican Phil Henderson, who Chang bested in this race. Chang said he’s excited his victory means the County Commission will be more balanced in the years ahead.

Chang will focus on behavioral health services, containment of COVID-19, smart growth for the community, affordable housing, traffic congestion and protecting open space and habitat.

Another plan for Chang: to end the many state land use battles the recent Commission has engaged in; among them, an attempt to develop zoned farm land outside Bend and Redmond. It also fought with the state over the approval of new marijuana cultivation centers in the unincorporated county.

“I believe that Commissioner (Tony) DeBone hasn’t been as eager to fight with the state about every land issue under the sun as Phil Henderson was, so I’ll be excited to work closely with him, because this is not about a war against Salem, it’s about getting things done,” Chang said.

Fellow Commissioner Patti Adair, a Republican who often sided with Henderson on land use issues, had this to say about Chang’s victory: “It will be interesting, another commissioner. We have a full plate ahead of us; 2020 was full of Source Weekly / Submitted

er Jeff Gudman got a bigger share of Deschutes County’s votes in the State Treasurer race, too, with 46.83% of the vote to Democrat Tobias Read’s 46.70%.

Read won his race. And in the race for Oregon’s Congressional District 2, Republican Cliff Bentz took home 51.15% of Deschutes County’s votes, compared

vote. His opponent, incumbent Republican Phil Henderson, lost with 47.63%.

With a background in renewable energy and natural resources, Chang ran on a platform of urban growth over suburban sprawl, and is an advocate for increased support for the County’s Behavioral Health Services department.

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Deschutes County Ballot Measure 9-134: No New Pot Businesses in unincorporated Deschutes County

Will This Be the Most Progressive City Council in Bend History?

A blue wave swept the Bend City Council election Tuesday night, which makes it the first female-majority City Council in Bend history, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s historical records. This may also be one of the most progressive City Councils in Bend’s history in terms of the scope of the issues new councilors will prioritize. Common themes included transportation (especially public transit), affordable housing, equity and diversity and a desire to strengthen communication between the City Council and the people who live in Bend.

Rita Schenkelberg As of Wednesday, Rita Schenkelberg had 57.45% of the vote to Michael Hughes’s 32.30%, and said she was quite

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She described the race as a “real learning experience” and said she met with dozens of people and groups including the other candidates in the race, City Manager Eric King and current City Council members.

She plans to concentrate on encouraging more housing types in Bend in response to the state’s passage of HB 2001, a new law that got rid of exclusive single-family neighborhood zoning. She also wants to help foster a culture that’s more responsive to activist groups in the city.

When asked how she felt about being on a new City Council with mostly women, Schenkelberg said, “This is a really big change for Bend. Men in our culture already hold so much power. This will bring a new perspective with such different energy.”

Anthony Broadman Anthony Broadman, who at last count, had garnered 78.85% of the vote, said he was amazed by how many calls he received Wednesday from people “picking up the phone and expressing this feeling of camaraderie and happiness.”

At 37,706 votes, Broadman received the most total votes of any candidate in Bend history. City Councilor Bruce Abernethy is now second, with 27,399 votes in 2016 when he ran unopposed, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office records.

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“I think this vote speaks to the idea that these aren’t really red issues or blue issues, they are issues we know as a community that we can come together and solve,” Broadman said Wednesday. “The fact that I can speak with my heart and mind about what resonates with me, it’s such an honor and fills me with gratitude.”

Examples of the kinds of progressive issues he’d like to tackle right away

include mitigating the “generational challenge of COVID-19,” establishing permanent funding for a winter warming shelter and crafting a “cohesive plan to prevent houselessness before it starts,” he said. He also wants to move forward with the projects on the City of Bend’s transportation bond (which passed with 58% of the vote) and work to find other sources of funding for public transit.

Melanie Kebler Local attorney Melanie Kebler unseated Bend City Council Pos. 1 incumbent Justin Livingston with 60.16% of the vote to Livingston’s 39.50%. Livingston raised $96,000 from local business interests, while Kebler raised $41,000 from mostly individual donors.

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Megan Perkins Megan Perkins won the race for Pos. 3 with 52.37% of the vote to Chris Piper’s 38.79%. Perkins is the co-founder of Embrace Bend, and her platform focused on equity and inclusion in the Bend community. Affordable housing was one of Perkins’ top concerns. meganforbend.com

“One of the biggest eye-opening things about this campaign was finding out how many people could not find a place to live in our city… teachers, nurses, students right out of college, the near houseless population, that is something that needs remedy,” she said. Perkins said she wants the Bend City Council to become a “megaphone” for the City as the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 continues into the winter.

“We’re moving into a scary moment in this pandemic as COVID-19 becomes exacerbated by the flu, weather change and community spread. I feel the City needs to reach out to communities that have been disproportionally affected by the pandemic, including checking in with seniors to make sure they are as healthy as they can be.”

Her campaign released a statement on election night, emphasizing how much she was outspent by opponent Chris Piper. He raised $123,000, primarily from local business PACs, including the Central Oregon Association of Realtors PAC, which donated $72,000, according to the Oregon Secretary of State. Perkins raised $39,000, mostly from individual donors.

About a week before the election, a new group called “Follow the Money Deschutes” sent a mailer detailing Piper’s PAC money. Piper’s position has been embroiled in controversy since he was appointed in early 2019, nominated by Mayor Sally Russell to fill her vacant seat after she won the 2018 mayoral race.

When asked how knowledge of campaign contributions affects voters, Kebler remarked, “I believe people are paying more attention to who is supporting what candidate… Given that the campaign finance Measure [107] passed handily, people care about this issue.

This race showed that money alone can’t win.”

Kebler said she’s looking forward to working with a majority-female City Council and believes there will be less “interrupting” at future meetings.

In terms of affordable housing, Kebler said, “We need to use every tool in the toolbox; there’s not just one thing that is going to solve this. We have to hit at different angles including streamlining building codes, evaluating the permit process and builder’s fees and perhaps even lobbying the state for changes to the law.”

Mayor Sally Russell’s reaction As the woman in the top leadership role for the Bend City Council, Mayor Sally Russell weighed in following Tuesday’s election, which will see so much change in the coming year.

“My biggest hope with this incoming [City] Council is that they pick up the work and foundation that has been put together over the last couple of years and accelerate it,” Russell told the Source the day after the election.

“I was one of the most progressive people on [City] Council in 2012, though I consider myself a moderate,” Russell said. “Now I’ve gone to becoming one of the most conservative members of the City Council.”

Russell said that while she shares the goals and visions of the newly election City Council members, she said “When you work with the City with a limited budget and so many basic service needs, it’s a balancing act to get it all done. I’m looking forward to seeing how they plan to accomplish these goals and visions.”

Editor’s note: Portions of this story appeared first at bendsource.com.

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The failure of Measure 9-134 measure by almost 8% was one of the surprises of election night given the overall progressive swing in City, State and County elections in Deschutes County. Some advocates of the measure said the language was confusing: Voters may have believed that a “no” vote meant that the County could no longer limit commercial marijuana businesses in the county. Instead, a “no” vote means that the County can continue to limit new grows.

“I thought there was a lot of misinformation about that measure. The phrasing for it and trying to present it as ‘We’ve already got plenty of pot, you want more?!’” Chang said. “But it could be that voters think there is enough pot now and we shouldn’t have any more. I can’t read between the lines.”

Not a single advocate of the measure submitted a letter for the Oregon General Election Voters’ Pamphlet, but five people submitted articles opposed.

“Some marijuana businesses might not think it should even be on the ballot, because voters expressed their will back in 2014 [the year marijuana legalization was passed in Oregon],” Chang said.

Adair, who, during her campaign two years ago, ran on an anti-marijuana platform, said she was happy the measure passed because “the rural communities have not been happy with [the growth of the pot industry] in their neighborhoods,” she said.

Meanwhile, Adair said she is working at the state level to legalize Accessory Dwelling Units in Deschutes County.

The Deschutes Board of County Commissioners serve four-year terms.

Both Adair and DeBone will be up for reelection in 2022.

surprised it was “such a landslide.”

She felt the win was indicative of Bend voters' need to have honest candidates, “full of integrity,” a guiding sentiment of her campaign, she said.

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Holiday celebrations are already starting this year. Get in on the fun at this holiday open house featuring seasonal cocktails, free gifts and stunning scenery. Fri., Nov. 13, 4pm and Sat., Nov. 14 5pm. The Back Porch & Company, 2127 S HWY 97, Redmond. No cover.

Come down to River’s Place this weekend for a Sunday night with live music from a local singer and songwriter. Expect original folksy songs with an Americana twist. Sun., Nov. 15, 5-7pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. No cover.

WHAT A DRAG – POST POLITICAL NONSENSE! FAMILY-FRIENDLY DRAG SHOW

Take a break from the election and political drama this year with a special all-ages drag show presented by OUT Central Oregon. Join on the lawn or from home for a live variety show like no other. Sun., Nov. 15, 3pm.

LOGE Entrada, 19221 SW Century Dr., Bend. $5-$20.

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Help support Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol in its mission to provide effective first aid and transportation to those who enjoy the mountain. A dollar from every pint goes directly to this nonprofit! Wed., Nov. 11, 5pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 Bellevue Dr., Bend. No cover.

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Twoman band featuring twangy country songs with lots of string. Come join in the fun as they play an all-original first set this weekend! Sat., Nov. 14, 7-9:30pm. The Horseshoe Tavern, 410 N Main St., Prineville. No cover.

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Dive into the impact the food we eat can have on our physical and mental health. Tue., Nov. 17, 2-3pm. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/60725. Free.

NO FAIL, NO KNEAD BREAD PERFECT BREAD EVERY TIME!

Sunriver presents this in person, limited capacity cooking demo. Learn the secrets to making fail-proof bread without all the hassle. Thu., Nov. 12, 3-4pm.

SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Free.

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SKI FILMS IN THE GARDEN PRESENTED BY BUNK + BREW

Join the Historic Lucas House for a fun night of ski films to get you ready to shred this season. Food trucks, beer tap and a cozy outdoor scene make this a night to remember! Thu., Nov. 12, 5-10pm.

Bunk + Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave., Bend. Free.

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A family-friendly holiday affair! Booths featuring local crafts, gifts and more will be festively decorated to match the theme. Enjoy live music and candy cane maze leading to Santa and his elves!

Sat., Nov. 14 and Sun., Nov. 15, 9am-4pm. Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. $5.

NATIVE FRY BREAD COOKING DEMONSTRATION CELEBRATING INDIGENOUS HERITAGE

Join Joie Simtustus-Chavez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, in a cooking demo that will walk you through how to make delicious fry bread. Learn the cultural significance of this tasty dish while getting to experience making it at home!

Wed., Nov. 17, 6-7:30pm. cocc.edu/home/events/native-american-cultural-celebration.aspx. Free.

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Modern-Day Payola?

Local artists say Spotify’s recent announcement to give artist and labels paid promotion isn’t a cool feature; it’s harmful to the industry and those listening

By Isaac Biehl Courtesy Spotify

Is Spotify’s logo green because they love money? We don’t know. But that wouldn’t be hard to believe at this point.

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n Nov. 2, Spotify announced a new feature that will “Amplify Artist Input in your Personalized Recommendations,” by allowing artists and labels to take a promotional cut from streaming royalties, and boosting them in different recommended areas on the platform. In today’s world, streaming services reign king over radio, but just as payola (pay-to-play) ran rampant during the peak of radio, some say the move represents another way to amplify some voices while shutting others down.

In the release for the feature, Spotify states, “we believe our recommendations should also be informed by artists— their priorities and what they have to say about their music,” and because it doesn’t require an upfront payment or budget, they claim it is “accessible to artists at any stage of their careers.”

Instead of paying to use this new feature, Spotify says “labels or rights holders agree to be paid a promotional recording royalty rate for streams in personalized listening sessions where we provided this service,” making the payment for artists less than it already is. Especially during a time when artists can’t tour, every cent counts, so the feature might not be a viable option for all. Artists who are interested will have to decide between paid exposure or receiving their normal paid rate.

“They’re just trying to make as much money off of artists as possible, as usual. And in return, we don’t even know if the music would be in front of any more people than it already is,” says Mason Coats, who plays bass in Bend’s Night Channels and releases solo work as Masinformation.

One could argue that this gives artists who really believe in a particular song of theirs a chance to boost it into more of Spotify’s algorithms, but the obvious counterpoint to that would be that it

just gives major labels an easier way to control the streaming market than they already do. Currently, Spotify says it will only be applying this program to its Autoplay and Radio features before eventually testing it in other areas of the platform.

For independent artists, those royalty cuts might not even be worth it in the long run. And Spotify also hasn’t clarified if these boosted songs will be marked with something to signify it was paid for.

“It’s just another way to keep us hoping people will hear us. To keep us watching those stream numbers closely, wondering if those extra streams came from the extra money we spent,” added Coats. What artists pay or earn via streaming all depends on if they are signed with a distributor or label, which will split their earnings, and how many times their work is streamed.

If they choose to try out Spotify’s new feature, many musicians like Coats will be wondering if the money missing from their earnings will be worth it.

At the end of October the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers released its “Justice At Spotify” initiative, which calls for multiple changes to Spotify’s business model, such as asking for a set royalty rate of at least 1 cent per stream. A penny per stream would be a higher rate than what Spotify pays artists now. To generate a single dollar on the platform it takes 263(!) streams, the Union notes. The letter also asks for Spotify to reveal any existing incidents of payola (paid spots on curated playlists, etc.) and then to end those practices. Instead, Spotify announced a new way to take money from artists. As of Nov. 9 at 10:30am, 17,266 allies and musicians had signed the petition.

“In my experience, Spotify makes so much money for doing hardly anything at all, it’s sick,” says Bend singer/rocker Eric Leadbetter. “[It’s] One more way for them to double screw musicians of all different market values.”

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Kelly D’s Shamrock Room “Mellow Wednesday” Acoustic Open Mic & Jam “Mellow Wednesday” is in its 6th year of providing an outlet of musical healing in Bend. Come join the fun as local artists are showcased. Dinner & drink specials.

6:30-9pm. Free.

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Bingo: Presented by MBSEF Mount Bachelor Sports Education Foundation is bringing the party back to satisfy all of your bingo cravings! 10am-Noon.

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12 Thursday AVID Cider Co. Taproom AVID Bingo Night! 5 rounds free with purchase of beverage. Don’t miss out on fun and funky prizes! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia at Bridge 99 Thursday trivia in three rooms, all with game screens for lot’s of space! Bridge 99 pint specials and great food truck grub. 6-8:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

Greg’s Grill Live Music at Greg’s Grill Diners are invited to join Greg’s Grill on their outdoor patio for breathtaking views and socially distanced live music. 5:30pm. No cover.

Initiative Brewing Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond UKB, Central Oregon’s finest live trivia show returns to Redmond. It’s free and fun to play, with Taco Tuesday specials too. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, support a local non-profit organization and win some $$Cash$$ Cards $1-$5. 6pm. $1-$5.

Join us and our wonderful hosts in the socially distanced patio edition of trivia. 7-9pm.

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Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House

Bunk+Brew Presents: Folk Fridays with Vern Live music with Vern - a local singer/song writer with a tang of folk. Heated and covered igloos available for you to enjoy the night in comfort! 6-8pm. Free.

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Bunk+Brew Presents: Jake Soto - LIVE MUSIC Performing country blues, folk, rock & bluegrass.

He enjoys taking a traditional song & adds his own twist to it. 4-7pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Jimmy Eat World Jimmy

Eat World is an American rock band formed in Mesa, Arizona, United States, in 1993. 7pm. $30.

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest

Autumn/Winter Live Music Series at Niblick & Greene’s The best variety and talent in the area is coming to the iconic stage at Brassie’s Bar here at Niblick’s! New ownership is continuing the 25 year tradition! Come enjoy some great food, drinks, and fabulous tunes! 6-9pm. No cover.

Silver Moon Brewing Save the Music Saturdays! Enjoy some of Central Oregon’s best local artists while sipping on award-winning craft beer.

Concerts are free of charge and family-friendly!

4-7pm. Free.

The Horseshoe Tavern Long Tall Eddy Long Tall Eddy is a 2-piece band with a Texas twang featuring Paul Eddy and Kyle Pickard. All-original first set. 7-9:30pm.

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- Post Political Nonsense! What a Drag - Post Political Nonsense! 3pm. $5-$20.

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Authentic Oaxacan Food, Texas BBQ & a Beer Tap Truck on site. Nov. 12, 5-10pm. Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House, 42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend.

Contact: 458-202-1090. Free.

ARTS & CRAFTS Call to Artists Looking for fine art and crafts,

Central Oregon’s finest, and Bend’s best Wednesday live trivia show. 7-9pm. Free.

3D art, 2D oil watercolor, encaustic and woodwork.

Through Dec. 9. Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr. Suite 19, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4382. info@artistsgallerysunriver.com.

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Call to Artists The award winning Red Chair

Kelly D’s Shamrock Room “Mellow Wednesday” Acoustic Open Mic & Jam Catering to listeners & performers of all ages! Come join the fun as local artists are showcased. Dinner & drink specials. 6:30-9pm. Free.

MUSIC Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice A traditional bagpipe and drum band

with members from the Central Oregon area.

Experienced pipers and drummers are welcome to attend, along with those interested in taking up piping or drumming.Mondays, 6-8pm. Mission Church - Redmond, 3732 SW 21st Pl, Redmond. Contact: 541-633-3225. pipersej@yahoo.com.

The Ultimate Oldies Show A locally-pro-

duced, syndicated, weekly, thematic two-hour radio show highlighting the music, artists, producers, musicians and cultural touchstones of the late 1940s through the late 1960s. Fridays, 6-8pm. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: mikeficher@gmail.com. Free.

FILM EVENTS Classic Horror Thursday at the Tin Pan Theater! An outdoor screening of a classic horror film! Thursdays, 7pm. Tin Pan Theater, 869 NW Tin Pan Alley, Bend. $7.

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in Bend. Nov. 18, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Cabin 22 Locals’ Wednesdays Trivia at Cabin 22

test your trivial wit. As always, be prepared for our infamous physical challenge. 7-9pm. Free.

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Learn more about how local nonprofits are combating hunger and housing in a panel discussion with Cascades Academy this Thu., Nov. 12 from 5-6pm. Donate non-perishables throughout the week!

Know Fermentation: Norworegon (No War Again) Documentary This docu-

mentary is about preserving an ancient brewing technique in Norway. A short video essay by Paul Arney, owner and operator of The Ale Apothecary

Gallery is looking for an artist who makes wearable art or accessories in fiber or leather. Through Jan. 31. Red Chair Gallery, 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend.

Contact: 541-410-6813. thewayweart229@gmail.com.

A Christmas Carol Countless adaptions have

been made of this timeless story and we are proud to present this family-friendly holiday favorite with a new twist. Sundays, 2-4pm and Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Through Dec. 19. Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. Adult- $27 Senior/Student- $23.

DIY-Handmade Cutting Boards Full de-

scription at DIYcave.com Wed, Nov. 11, 5:35-8:05pm and Fri, Dec. 11, 5:45-8:15pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $79.

DIY-Intro to TIG Full description at DIYcave.com

Mon, Nov. 16, 6-8:30pm and Mon, Dec. 14, 6-8:30pm.

DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $79.

DIY-Monthly Jewelry Open Lab Full

description at DIYcave.com. Mon, Nov. 16, 6-9pm and Mon, Dec. 21, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@ diycave.com. $15.

DIY-One Day Railroad Spike Bladesmith Workshop Full description at DIYcave.com Sat,

Nov. 14, 10:30am-3:30pm and Sat, Dec. 12, 10:30am3:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend.

Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $249.

DIY-Weld Together! Full description at

DIYcave.com. Fri, Nov. 13, 5:30-8pm and Fri, Dec. 18, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5413882283. info@diycave.com. $55.

Virtual Holiday Bazaar Shop online November 7th to 13th for handmade craft items, vintage, and gently used home goods. Find us on Facebook at: Bend UMW Holiday Bazaar. Bend United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond Street. 11am-Noon.

Contact: 541-280-0503.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS Combating Climate Change: Impacts on your life and solutions for your home Join 350Deschutes to learn about the

impacts climate change has on your life and discover simple and inexpensive solutions for your home and community. Nov. 17, 6-7pm. Contact: lharrer@350deschutes.org. Free.

Panel Discussion: Understanding Food Insecurity and Homelessness in Central Oregon We invite you to join a panel discussion and Q&A with three local organizations working to support people in our community struggling with food insecurity and homelessness. Donations of non-perishable food and supplies will be accepted on the Cascades Academy campus from November 12-20 Nov. 12, 5-6pm. Free.

Responding to a Pandemic: An Indigenous Perspective Hear firsthand stories from

presenters Emily Washines (from Yakama Nation, with Cree and Skokmish heritage) and Chuck Sams (of Cayuse, Walla Walla, Cocopah and Yankton Sioux heritage) as indigenous populations face a disproportionate impact from the health crisis.

Nov. 12, 5-6:30pm. Free.

Sunriver Bird Walk Join Tom Lawler, expert lo-

cal birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. Nov. 14, 9:30-11:30am.

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4394. programs@snco.org. $10.

THEATER Declaration With fire, humor, and power Declaration gives students a voice to ask whether the promise of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” can be fulfilled, crouched behind a barricaded classroom door. Nov. 12-14, 7-8pm and Sun, Nov. 15, 2-3pm. Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. ctcinfo@cascadestheatrical.org. $15.

Introduction to Physical Theatre for youth Create, Connect, Move, Play Mon, Nov. 16,

11:30am. 216 NW Jefferson Pl, 216 Northwest Jefferson Place, Bend.

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Memoir Writing (3 sessions on Zoom) This class guides you in transforming a vivid personal memory into a coherent, meaningful story to share with others. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome. Begins Nov. 5. esantasiero@gmail.com Thursdays, 10:30am-Noon Through Nov. 19. Contact: 541-408-4509. esantasiero@gmail.com. $96.

Mystery Book Club We will discuss The Silence of the White City by Eva Garcia Saenz. Please visit www.roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 18, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club We will discuss River

House: A Memoir by Sarahlee Lawrence. Please visit www.roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link.

Nov. 13, 1-2pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Out of This World Book Club We will dis-

cuss The Deep by Rivers Solomon, Daveed Diggs, Wiliam Hutson, Jonathan Snipes. Please visit www. roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 11, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Virtual Event: The Art and Culture of Burning Man Katie Hazard, Burning Man Proj-

ect’s associate director of Burning Man arts, will share what makes the art and culture of the event so unique. Nov. 12, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. FREE.

Writers Writing: Speculative Memoir Workshop with Miranda Schmidt Specula-

tive memoir is an emerging term for a genre that employs fantastical elements in creative nonfiction. This workshop will introduce you to speculative memoir, touch on work being done in the genre and inspire you in your own writing. Nov. 14, 2-4pm. Contact: 541312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Zoom Author Event: Operation Hermes

by Glenn Voelz Operation Hermes is the

dramatic sequel to the satirical novel War Under the Mango Tree. An economic crisis and rioting in the streets threaten to topple the government of the longtime American ally. Please visit www. roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom link. Nov. 13, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Zoom Author Event: This Land of Snow

by Anders Morley A passionate skier since

he was a child, Morley dreamed of going on a significant adventure, something bold and of his own design. Please visit www.roundaboutbookshop. com for Zoom link. Nov. 14, 1-2pm. Contact: 541306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

ETC. Medicare Workshop - Bend, OR (Shilo Inn) Book your reservation today. Seating is lim-

ited! Fri, Nov. 13, 10, 11:30am and 1pm. Shilo Inns Bend, 3105 O. B. Riley Road, Bend. Free.

Mommy and Me: Breastfeeding Support Group in Bend Calling all new moms and ba-

bies! Come visit “Mommy and Me” for social hour and breastfeeding support. We have two locations: Redmond - Tuesdays, 12-2pm at the Center for Women’s Health and Bend - Thursdays, 1-3pm at Central Oregon Locavore. See Facebook for details!

Free.

Old Fashion Christmas All booths will be decorated with a holiday theme. There will be a candy land maze leading to Santa, a couple of resting stations with flat screen televisions playing classic holiday movies and a festive entrance lined with Christmas trees, demonstrations and activities Nov. 14, 9am-4pm and Nov. 15, 9am-4pm.

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Redmond. $5.

Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness Clinic Offering vaccinations, deworming and microchips at our walk-in wellness clinic. Saturdays, 9am2pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10-$30.

Shop Small 2020 in Downtown Bend!

Normally, Shop Small Saturday takes place on a single day as a big shopping event in Downtown Bend. Due to the current global pandemic, this year we’ll be giving participants three full weeks to fill their passports. Nov. 7-28.

Women’s Share Healing Circle We all ex-

perience challenges on our journey of life. Together We uplift and encourage as we connect and share.

Sat, Nov. 14, 9am, Online, Bend. Free.

VOLUNTEER Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!

Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue!

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

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Bend Chapter Monthly Meeting The Citizens’ Climate Lobby

Bend chapter gathers monthly to further our outreach and education efforts on solutions to global warming that can be put into place at the federal level. To get the link to the Zoom monthly meeting, please email info@citizensclimatebend.org. We always welcome new members! Second Wednesday of every month, 5-6:30pm. Through Dec. 9. Contact: 541-389-5400. info@citizensclimatebend.org. Free.

Volunteer Opportunity Are you a Jack/Jill

of all trades? Seize this opportunity; volunteer at Mustangs To The Rescue (MTTR). Please call and leave a message. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@MustangstotheRescue.org.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

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GROUPS &+ MEETUPS 2nd Annual Turkey Toss Many people don’t

Christmas Bazaar! Enjoy unique crafts, decorations, browse Christmas gifts and more! Nov. 14, 10am-5pm and Nov. 15, 10am-5pm. Bluestone Natural Farms, 12555 OR-126, Powell Butte. Free.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon 23rd Annual Comedy for Kids’ Sake Online Fundraising Auction Join

Equipo de Robótica Bilingüe ¡Únete al Equipo de Robótica LEGO y aprende a construir y programar con robots LEGO! *Bilingüe English/ Spanish programa Mondays-Wednesdays, 5-7pm.

Through Feb. 10. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $80/month.

have the luxury of a nice Thanksgiving dinner.

So for this tourney we will be collecting food donations. We will find two families to help out this Thanksgiving holiday! Nov. 14, 1:30pm. $60.

the safely distanced party from your own home.

Bid on your favorite auction items while viewing our presentation and contributing to our cause.

Nov. 5-13, 2-10pm. Contact: 541-389-1409. events@bbbsco.org. Free.

Champagne Saturday Join us as we ring in the holiday season with a champagne toast! Bubbly cocktails (and non alcoholic options, too!), vendors, and holiday cheer!! Nov. 14, 11am-5pm. Willow Wild, 321 SW Sixth St., Redmond.

Environment and Climate Committee Meeting To support Governor Brown’s order for

physical distancing, the Environment and Climate Committee will conduct a meeting virtually.

YouTube Livestream Link: youtu.be/yFldSZyVAeo Nov. 12, 11am-1pm. Free.

Final Gravity Sports Sale Weekend Opening

day is just a few short weeks away! Come and get geared up for the 2020/21 season all weekend long. You’ll find an extensive selection of 2021 gear, closeouts, demos, and rental equipment. Nov. 13-15, 11am-5pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend.

Museum and Me A quieter time for children

and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Nov. 12, 5-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541382-4754. bburda@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

Kids Ninja Warrior Classes Your kids

will greatly improve their strength, agility, coordination, discipline and athletic performance in these fun, movement-based kids classes.

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. Through Dec. 8. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99.

KIDS NINJA WARRIOR HALF-DAY CAMP Drop-off the kids for our Half-Day Ninja

Warrior Camps. Our experienced adult coaches will lead ninja warrior challenges, team games and fun activities. Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Through Dec. 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. 95.

LEGO Robotics We will be exploring FLL’s

new competition “Gamechangers” using LEGO EV3 Mindstorms robots. Mondays-Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Feb. 10. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $80/month.

Mini-Ninja + Me Kids (ages 2 - 3) plus adult

November WEB Connect Make and Take

will have a blast during this upbeat movement class! Wednesdays. Through Dec. 16. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per Child.

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Nano-Ninja Classes Through positive direc-

We are a networking community with Connect meetings on the second Wednesday of every month. Nov. 11, 6pm. 63320 Stonewood Dr, 63320 Stonewood Drive, Bend. $15.

Adoption Information Session Learn more about the process of adoption from foster care with some of your local adoption workers! Second Thursday of every month, 6-7:30pm. Through Dec. 10.

Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541343-0295. adoption@afamilyforeverychild.org. Free.

Americana Fiddle Club Learn to play the fiddle! For high school students of all ability levels. Sessions are Mondays & Wednesdays, Nov. 9-Dec.16 from 5-6 pm. Sisters Art Works, 204 West Adams, Sisters. $30-$110.

Baby Ninja + Me Cuties (10 months-24 months) plus adult will bond and have a blast during this unique yoga and ninja warrior class!

Wednesdays, 11-11:45am. Through June 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 5412413919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $99 per Child.

Babysitter Training Course Open to 5th-8th

graders and covering topics such as first aid, job ethics, and safe play. Nov. 13, 3-6pm and Nov. 14, 10am2pm. Camp Fire Central Oregon, P.O. Box 7031, Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $80.

Camp Fire Afterschool A flexible and fun op-

tion for families looking to balance afterschool care with enrichment opportunities and social-emotional skill development. Mondays-Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1:30-5:30pm. Through Dec. 18. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $120 per 7 week session.

Craft beer lovers get ready to witness your favorite beers in the making this Wed., Nov. 18 from Noon-5pm at Crux Fermentation Project.

Fall Saturday Market Featuring crafts, food and brews! Saturdays, 11am-3pm. Through Nov. 28. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond.

Camp Fire Nature Days An all-day enrichment program with nature-based themes to support family and youth during current distance learning. Wednesdays, 9am-3:30pm. Through Dec. 16. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $55 per day.

tion your children, age 4-5, will gain confidence while enhancing their balance, strength, focus and body awareness. Thursdays, 3:30-4:15pm.

Through Dec. 10. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99.

Ninja Elite Classes Kids (age 9-12) come

increase your athletic performance through the exciting sport of Ninja Warrior! Tuesdays, 5-6pm.

Through Dec. 8. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99.

Online Art Activities for Kids Join Camp Fire for virtual art activities designed for K-5th graders but open to all! Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Free.

Online STEM Activities for Kids Join Camp

Fire for virtual STEM activities designed for K-5th graders but open to all! Thursdays, 4-4:30pm. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. Free.

The Hearty Child: A Peaceful and Powerful Approach to Parenting in a Time of Uncertainty and Challenge with Dave Mochel Drawing upon modern scientific research

and enduring wisdom, we will look at how to support growth and connection in the presence of emotional discomfort. Nov. 17, 5-6:15pm. Free.

Tween & Teen Yoga Training for Adults JWe will explore techniques of meditation, yoga and creative expression to promote mindfulness and self-acceptance. Sat, Nov. 14, 1:30-5pm and Sat, Nov. 21, 1:30-5pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541550-8550. info@namaspa.com. $400-$450.

Writing the Songs Only You Can Write: A Six-Week Virtual Workshop An online song-

writing workshop series via Zoom. Mondays, 7pm.

Through Dec. 14. $150.

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FOOD EVENTS Central Oregon Fill Your Pantry A commu-

Holiday Open House Tipsy Lemon will be here Friday evening slinging up a cocktail or two to warm you up and put a smile on your face!

Free gifts to the first 20 in line! Drawings every hour for great merchandise! Nov. 13, 4pm and Nov. 14, 5pm. The Back Porch & Company, 2127 S HWY 97, Redmond.

Know Fermentation - Make Your Own Kimchi Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish of

salted and fermented vegetables. Kimchi variations are limited only by imagination and flavor preferences and can include everything from garlic, onions, radishes and ginger. Nov. 12, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Native Fry Bread Cooking Demonstration Join a Native fry bread cooking demonstration with Joie Simtustus-Chavez, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Simtustus-Chavez learned how to make this customary food from her grandmother and mother, with the recipe handed down in the oral tradition. Nov. 18, 6-7:30pm. Free.

No Fail, No Knead Artisan Bread

Come learn how to make an easy, no knead artisan bread that is sure to be your “go-to” bread recipe. Nov. 12, 3pm. SHARC, 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Free.

Prime Rib Night Come experience our leg-

endary prime rib all the locals have been bragging about. Saturdays-Sundays, 4:30pm. Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House, 64619 W. Highway 20, Bend. Contact: 541-382-2202. tfcsmanagement@gmail.com. $32.95-$37.50.

Sunriver Resort Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go This holiday season, leave the cooking to

us! We are offering our delicious, Thanksgiving Dinner To-Go. Reservations are required / 7-day advance ordering is required. Call 541-593-1000 for reservations. Nov. 18-26. Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver. $49/person.

Thanksgiv-in Dinner at Brasada Ranch

Dinners feature a variety of holiday-themed appetizers, entrees with plenty of delicious sides, and dessert. All dishes are fully prepared and ready to simply re-heat and serve. Holiday Dining Reserved for Guests and Members Only Mondays-Wednesdays. Through Nov. 19. Brasada Ranch, 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Powell Butte. $164.

BEER & DRINK Brew Day! An opportunity to witness the sights and sounds of the brewing process and have the chance to talk to a brewer about the beer he’s brewing. This Wednesday we’ll be brewing two IPAs, Cruising Altitude and Bushy Park. Nov. 18, Noon-5pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend.

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Brewery Pop-Up! Braveheart Brewing & Bowtie Catering Join us for a pop up brewery event with some of the best that Central Oregon has to offer! Wed, Nov. 11, 11am-3pm and Fri, Nov. 13, 11am-3pm. Bowtie Catering Co, 61147 S Highway 97, Bend.

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Crux Fermentation: Tough Love Release It’s almost time celebrate the 8th release

of our beloved Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout! We’ll also be featuring a 4-year vertical along with a special small bite to pair with it. Nov. 12, 11:30am-9pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend.

First Sip Friday with Worthy Brewing

Be the first to try our new Heart and Soul Series beers! Keep an eye out for what beer will be featured every week! Fridays, Noon-3pm. Through Jan. 1. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills. Wednesdays, Noon-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 8312451922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Local’s Day Happy Hour prices on ALL beverag-

Ready to deepen your yoga practice? Join Rachel Augustine on Sun., Nov. 15 from 9-10:15 am

Locals’ Night Come on down for $4 beers and

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es ALL Day! Mondays, 11am-10pm. Through Nov. 30. On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Drive, Bend. No cover.

food specials from the food carts! Tuesdays, 3-9pm.

Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Locals’ Night at Porter Brewing! The food truck will also be serving up some fantastic cuisine! Wednesdays, 4-7pm. Porter Brewing, 611 NE Jackpine Ct #2, Redmond. Free.

Worthy Pint Night Benefiting Mt. Bachelor Ski Patrol $1 from each pint sold

goes directly to helping the non-profit’s mission: Providing effective first aid and transportation is the highest priority of the Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol. Nov. 11, 5pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend.

ATHLETIC EVENTS Bend Area Running Fraternity Receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run!

Mondays, 5pm. AVID Cider Co., 900 SE Wilson St., Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@ gmail.com. Free.

Bend Pilates Bend Pilates is now offering a full schedule of classes through Zoom! For more information visit http://bendpilates.net/classes/.

Ongoing.

CORK Thursday Run Join us for a run from 3-5 miles. Stay afterward for a drink and food.

Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Zpizza Tap Room, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Free.

Outdoor Yoga Flow Experience the wonder-

ful feeling of a yoga community again. Mondays-Wednesdays-Saturdays-Sundays, 9:1510:15am. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $12.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond.

Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Learn to Run a Mile! Never run before? Get the skills, confidence, and support you need to be able to run a mile in five days. Nov. 15, 7pm. Contact: 503-481-0595. michellep@taprootbodywork.com.

Free, please RSVP.

ONLINE ONLY: Tying Flies & Fly Fishing in Central Oregon Watch and learn how to tie

flies for Fall and Winter fishing with local guide, Adam Ross. Nov. 12, 2-3pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

settled for some yogic sleep. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 6-7:15pm. Through Dec. 1. Contact: 662-302-1877. cclauren.cruz@gmail.com. $20.

Know Fermentation - Healthy Gut with Fermented Foods & Probiotics In this program, Nutritionist Nicole Lamb will cover Digestion 101, explore the gut-brain connection, and tools to maintain a healthy gut. Nov. 17, 2-3pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Livestream Advancing your Yoga Practice Join studio owner Rachel Augustine

Outdoor Yoga + Fit Starts with bodyweight

fitness exercises and ends with yoga flow movements. Fridays, 9:15-10:15am. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $12.

as you deepen your understanding of asana with an emphasis on safe alignment, breath-work and yogic energetic principles! Sundays, 9-10:15am.

Through Dec. 13. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

Contact: 5412413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $55 pre-registration $16 drop-in.

Virtual Bend Snow & Avalanche Workshop A morning of virtual snow science education,

LIVESTREAM VIN + YOGA NIDRA EVENT Class begins with a flowing and replen-

current research, best practices, and networking for professionals, recreationists, students and the mountain community. Nov. 14, 9am-1:15pm.

Contact: info@coavalanche.org. $15.

HEALTH & WELLNESS Ashtanga Full Primary Online We will

have many chances to modify the postures and adjust to meet the needs of all that attend. Sundays, 7-9am. Through Dec. 18. Contact: cclauren. cruz@gmail.com. 20.00.

ishing Vinyasa practice. Then fully relax your body and unwind mind with Yoga Nidra. Sun, Nov. 15, 8-9:15pm and Sun, Dec. 13, 8-9:15pm. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $12.

Livestreamed Meditation Class Free online meditation classes led by Cathleen Hylton of Blissful Heart Wellness Center. Join class via https:// zoom.us/j/596079985. Thursdays, 6-7pm. Free.

Morning Mysore Ashtanga Yoga is a practice

Bariatric Informational Meetings Informational meetings. Nov. 17, 6pm. St. Charles Bend, 2500 Northeast Neff Road, Bend. Free.

that links movement of breath to help calm the mind. . Mondays-Fridays, 6-8:30am. Through Dec. 24. Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: 662-302-1877. cclauren.cruz@gmail.com. $20.

Capoeira: Martial Art with Music This on-

Yoga for Cultivating Inner Stillness This

going beginner session welcomes new students on the first Wednesday of each month. Wednesdays, 6pm. Contact: 541-678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month includes Fitness 1440 3 day trial..

Guided Evening Classes Take some time after a long day to reconnect with the breath and get

hour long practice builds strength, balance and flexibility while inviting in tools that aid in managing life’s stresses. This low-impact practice integrates chanting, meditation, breathing and Asana (postures). Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Through Dec. 30. The Blissful Heart ~ Crystal Sanctuary, 45 NW Greeley Ave., Bend. $7-$10.

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mong pandemic business casualties, nonprofits face a challenging era. It can be assumed that most organizations feel that pinch in sponsorship losses. Sparrow Clubs, a nonprofit organization that financially aids families with children in medical need, says it’s not struggling with funds, but instead, with finding families to receive their help.

“I don’t have as many applications as I normally would. I think some families assume that they can’t get into a school, that there’s no funding. Normally we have 15 to 20 Sparrows each year; this year I have three,” said Nancy Childers, Sparrow Clubs’ regional director for Central Oregon.

The mission of Sparrow Clubs is to connect medically compromised children, 0-18 years old, with a local school that then adopts the child as its "Spar-

The $2,560 given to the Bartz family is the highest fund promised to Sparrows—though local high schools notoriously exceed this amount with independent fundraising through school-led pageants. Summit High School’s Thunder Pageant, Mountain View’s Cougar Pageant and Bend’s Mr. BHS have raised tens of thousands of dollars for Sparrows in past years.

Last year, Summit’s Thunder Pageant raised $52,000 for its Sparrow, Titan.

This year, the district-wide freeze on fundraising has made the pageants look a lot different.

“There will be a virtual application and virtual voting,” explained Mimi Dioguardi, Thunder director.

“Rehearsals and meetings will have to be socially distanced or virtual.

It’s through the school, so we have to work with their policies.”

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An assembly at Pacific Crest Middle School for a 2019 Sparrow.

row" for a school year. School projects are sponsored by a company or organization, which donates $2,560 to the family. Then, a school’s student body matches those funds with 256 hours of community service. Students get empowered to help others, while children and families gain support.

“Sparrow is awesome. They’ve provided funding for whatever we need.

It can be for bills, for groceries, for school. It’s been super helpful knowing that it’s available even if that’s for part of a house payment or an electric bill,” said Cheryl Bartz, a Sparrow recipient. Bartz’s 10-year-old daughter PJ was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy in July. The family joined Sparrow Clubs in Bend in September of 2019 as Lava Ridge Elementary Schools’s Sparrow.

High school projects are typically announced at “kickoff assemblies” at local schools—but the constraints of distance learning have made them moot this year.

“At the assembly I tell the students that all it takes is an hour of community service to help and then I ask the students to stand up if they are willing to do that. The whole auditorium goes silent and you just watch as one by one every student stands up, everybody is clapping and cheering, the family is in tears. It’s heartwarming,” said Childers.

This year, that’s all transferring to virtual platforms. Due to pandemic related restrictions, some schools that normally do Sparrow projects are holding off or passing this year. For schools that continue the projects virtually,

Cheryl Bartz

PJ Bartz with her sisters and dad, celebrating the one-year anniversary of her heart transplant.

student outreach will continue to impact the families.

“The money is helpful so that your electricity stays on, but the community outreach, seeing the support from other families and children, has been the big reward,” said Bartz.

Childers explains that for most Sparrow families, this is the reality.

“We’re not Make a Wish and our families know that. To some of them, $2,560 is a lot of money, but for those facing humongous medical bills it’s a drop in the bucket. The bigger picture is how their child’s story is going to have an impact on students and the community,” said Childers.

“These students realize that they do matter, that they can make a difference. Even if life isn’t treating them great right now, they can do an hour of community service and help a family in need,” said Childers. “Even if the

sponsor can’t match the hours that the school raises, it pays off in compassion towards the family. The win is that the community got more out of the project.”

This year, families with medically compromised children have experienced extreme isolation from their communities. The threat of infection is too high a risk.

“We haven’t been able to have much contact with friends; that aspect has been really difficult,” said Bartz. “She has some neighborhood friends that she can play with outside, socially distanced, but sometimes those families are in contact with other families and feel that they need to spend a couple weeks away from PJ.” Those interested in learning more about Sparrow Clubs—either to donate or to take part as a Sparrow family—can visit sparrowclubs.org.

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An assembly at Mountain View High Schoolfor the school's Sparrow. This year, the assembly portion is a no go.

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Seafood stuffing--mussels, clams and oysters, oh my!

too. But whatever bird you are able to stuff, large or small, you might find yourself with more stuffing than you can possibly cram into your bird.

1 cup crouton-sized breadcrumbs 3 lemons, cut into quarters 4 potatoes, cut into quarters, to surround the bird

The Right Stuffings Since chicken tastes good with lemon, and seafood tastes good with lemon, I add a lot of lemon.

Some clam juice is salty, some isn’t.

Sometimes the salty ones don’t mention salt in the ingredients, but it will show up in the RDA values for sodium.

I’ve seen it with zero grams, 40 grams and 100 grams of added sodium, with different bottle sizes.

Serves 6

Rinse the bird, take out any giblets stashed in the cavity, and brine the bird in the clam juice with the salt and two cups of water.

Push down on the bird hard, so the body cavity fills with brine. Turn it occasionally and marinate for at least four hours in the fridge.

Rinse the bird, pat it dry, and put it in a roasting pan. Add the oil to a fry pan and saute the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and apple with the black pepper, thyme, rosemary and sage on medium heat. After 10 minutes, add the seafood, wine and lemon juice and squeezed lemons, and cook a few minutes longer, but don’t try to cook all the seafood. Add the breadcrumbs, stir it all together and stuff it into the bird.

Place the potatoes around the bird, along with extra stuffing if you go that route.

Cover with foil and place in the oven preheated to 350. After 90 minutes remove the foil. The skin of an extra-stuffed bird will have receded like the tide, leaving a bunch of mussels clinging to the bird like it’s a beach rock. The stuffing on top, including the seafood, will hold the baste like a sponge. Turn the oven down to 300.

Baste every 15 minutes until done. After about an hour, use a meat thermometer to make sure the bird’s internal temp is at least 165. Rest, serve and eat.

1 4-pound bird 1 10-oz bottle clam juice 6 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 apple, red or green, chopped 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 2 pounds seafood (for example; 1 pound mussels or clams on the shell, 1 10-oz tub of oysters and the juice, 6 ounces scallops, 6-oz imitation crab) ½ cup white wine

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10 Barrel Brewing’s westside Bend location is taking its pandemic-era adaptations to the next level. A handful of outdoor “warming huts” are taking up residence in the brew pub’s outdoor patio area, with space enough inside to seat eight to 10 people.

“Rather than just throwing up a tent or additional heaters for outdoor areas, 10 Barrel Brewing came up with an idea that not only facilitates social distancing but is also a one-of-a-kind experience for friends, fans & the 10 Barrel community,” its press release reads.

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hanksgiving, as we observe it today, doesn’t have much in common with the original feast of 1621. The temperature of the vibe between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag was above comfort level at the dinner table, with some participants arriving ready to rumble. Come to think of it, maybe today’s Thanksgiving table hasn’t strayed too far, being notable for bringing together people from warring political tribes to break bread together, with notoriously mixed results. And this election year, especially, it seems like only social distancing measures might be able to keep apart drunk family members ready to get angry and sloppy.

There was no pumpkin pie, because butter and flour were unheard of or sorely missed, depending on ones’ affiliation, but wild fowl was likely on the menu, which leads me, among others, to conclude there was stuffing. Historians point to their evidence, while I point to the simple fact that both Pilgrims and Indigenous peoples are human beings, and human beings know how to cook. And cooks don’t let an empty body cavity go unstuffed, especially during a three-day feast.

Unfortunately, we seem to take this for granted in today’s America, where we think nothing of passing around side dishes filled with savory bread pudding called “stuffing” that has never seen the inside of a bird. That’s the fight I’ll pick this year.

Technically, this never-stuffed material is “dressing,” not “stuffing.” The reason this distinction is important is because the stuff that comes out of the bird is so much better than the side pan, even if the same went into both vessels. The juices from a baked bird impart an unmistakable, irreplaceable joy to the stuffing.

On the east coast, the local diet was heavy on seafood like clams, scallops, seaweed, oysters, mussels, eels and fish. I grew up in coastal Massachusetts, where we would sometimes dig a hole in the beach and fill it with ingredients like those above, and hot rocks, and have a clambake.

Somewhere along the way, in my Thanksgiving ruminations and experimentations, I decided it would be a good idea to stage a clambake inside a bird. In order to make it taste more like stuffing, I add breadcrumbs, herbs, lemon and aromatic veggies: onions, carrots and celery.

This recipe depends on a diversity of quality seafood. Plus, chickens, ducks and turkeys all work fantastic. Rabbit tastes like chicken, so that should work,

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In Pod We Trust: I’ve spent most of the last few months dieting and intermittent fasting. There are so many diets that are downright bullsh*t that I’ve basically just cobbled together my own from food that I could afford, eliminating refined sugar and sit-ups. The podcast that has helped me the most in figuring out how to take care of myself is “Maintenance Phase,” a ‘cast specifically designed to dismantle health fads and the junk science behind them.

The episode about Fen Phen blew me away and definitely made me settle on doing this the hard way and avoiding any and all “miracle” diet pills.

I’m still overweight and looking forward to eventually getting somewhere close to a dad bod. “Maintenance

The lengths we will go to for that perfect selfie.

Phase” makes me feel like I’m heading in the right direction, even as the pastry aisle of Safeway calls my name.

Now Streaming: Obviously, the big thing right now is the new season of “The Mandalorian” has started on Disney+, but since we’re only two episodes in as of this writing, it’s hard to really talk about it.

Baby Yoda is still adorable, the effects are the best I’ve ever seen outside of a movie theater and it’s still a pretty perfect replacement for those of us unwilling to let go of “Firefly.” Let’s

circle back to this next month and we can really get into whether it’s better than season one.

When I was doing my best to drown out the election coverage, I discovered that for $10 a month, WWE.com has basically every single wrestling match of all time from WWE, WCW and ECW. I mean, I get that this is a historic moment in time, but watching Jake “The Snake” Roberts and the Honky Tonk Man throw down at “Wrestlemania III” got me through a few pretty tough days and nights. Even knowing wrestling is a soap opera kinda makes it better.

If you’re in the mood for giggles, the worst Keanu Reeves performance I’ve ever seen is now on Netflix in the movie “Knock Knock.” He plays a married man who has a threesome with two crazy ladies who tie him up and…well, I don’t wanna ruin it. It’s a terrible movie and directed by the dude that did “Hostel,” so you kinda know what you’re getting into, but it’s unintentionally hilarious and never boring. Reeves looks like he realized he was in a bad erotic thriller, ala “Sliver,” and looks suitably embarrassed and abashed. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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Lake Creek Trail and on to Suttle Lake.

The Lake Creek out-and-back trail is open to hikers, horse riders and cyclists.

Estimated to be over 500 years old, this well-named behemoth has a tape-busting circumference of 28.9 feet.

Lake Creek Trail Lake Creek drains from Suttle Lake and flows to the Metolius River, weaving its way through forests of pine and fir. The Lake Creek Trail parallels a stretch of the creek’s North Fork and connects Suttle Lake to Camp Sherman. The fairly level 4.3-mile trail offers a wonderful fall amble or bike ride and involves a bit of trickery.

Starting at the trailhead in Camp Sherman, the trail weaves past towering ponderosa pines and golden Western larch.

The trickery this time of year involves the wind combing through the larch, creating a cascade of deciduous needles to flutter to the ground like snowflakes.

Eventually, the trail passes through the north portion of the Deschutes Land Trust’s Metolius Preserve. At the Preserve’s kiosk (and restroom!) there is a spur trail that detours to a footbridge crossing of Lake Creek. Hikers could continue across the creek into the southern portion of the preserve, but another marked path steers hikers back to the

La Pine State Park’s Fall River Loop La Pine State Park is one of those overlooked areas for hiking. Numerous trails loop through the park, and a surprising amount of wildlife, such as mule deer, elk, river otters, woodpeckers, and small mammals are found, too. Fairly level and crowd free, the trails offer great opportunities for walking, running, cycling and horseback riding. The Fall River Loop trail (4.7 miles) starts at the McGregor Memorial Viewpoint with a commanding view of Paulina Peak, Newberry Volcano and the Deschutes River. The trail courses along both the Deschutes and Fall rivers with a return trek to the McGregor View Point through stands of young lodgepole pines. Another loop, the Deschutes Loop Trail, intersects this trail and offers an additional 3 miles to the adventure. There are river access points along the way and a viewpoint of Fall River’s falls. If time allows, add a side trip to Big Tree, one of the largest ponderosa pines in the world.

Wizard Falls Loop The Metolius River’s headwaters begin in the shadow of Black Butte near Camp Sherman. The river, which rises from an underground source, slips past streambanks lined with willow, alder, lupine and fishermen before reaching a confluence with the Deschutes River.

Access for the Wizard Falls Loop (roughly 6.0 miles) starts at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wizard Falls Hatchery (the hatchery is currently closed due to COVID-19 but the trails are open). The trail from the hatchery skirts through coniferous forests and passes a Deschutes Land Trust parcel before crossing over Lower Bridge (AKA Bridge 99) to return to the hatchery along the east bank. This hike provides outstanding views of the river and glimpses of Green Ridge rising up to the east. This time of year, a lucky hiker may observe a river otter hauled out on the bank or a bald eagle swooping down to snatch a fish out of the river.

“National Take A Hike Day is a wonderful time to get out and enjoy Central Oregon’s Public Lands and the crisp air and beautiful color the fall season brings,” said Rika Ayotte, Discover Your Forest executive director. “Remember to practice Leave No Trace, avoid crowded areas and plan ahead to make sure you’re safe and prepared.” Yes, let Nature’s peace be the cure for whatever ails you.

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Wizard Falls along the Metolius River.

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A hiker enjoys the changing season along the Lake Creek trail.

Nov., 17, 2020 Lake Creek Trail map: deschuteslandtrust.org/ files/trail-maps/mp-lake-creek-trail Fall River Loop: mobilemaplets.com/showplace/9259 Metolius River Trail: oregonhikers.org/field_ guide/Wizard_Falls_Loop_Hike American Hiking Society: americanhiking.org

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A $10 ticket puts one in the running to win a 2021 Fatback Bikes Rhino FLT, which retails at $2,199. The ticket helps COTA groom approved trails and build new ones. Those pristine snowy weather trails don’t groom themselves—nor does the gas required to groom said trails come out of nowhere… so this is a win-win way to help out.

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Gather Online for Avalanche Education and Networking This Saturday offers an opportunity for locals—or even those in farflung locales—to learn about current research, best practices and more around avalanches. The Central Oregon Avalanche Center is hosting an online workshop Nov. 14 from 9am to 1:15pm, presented by Mt. Bachelor and the American Avalanche Association. While you may be stoked to get out and hit the snow this season, this is one pandemic-era learning experience that you can do while you stay in your pajamas. Buy tickets ($15) at coavalanche.org.

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K, so maybe National Take a Hike Day on Nov. 17 has lost a little oomph this year. I mean, what else have we been doing during the pandemic but hiking? Right, all those other “ings” such as fishing, camping, boating, biking, running, surfing, taking your kids to work (from the dining table to the couch) do count, too.

“We don’t know who established National Take A Hike Day,” said Wesley Trimble, American Hiking Society’s communications and creativity director. “We have supported it since 2013, and we also started National Trails Day that takes place in June more than 25 years ago.” AHS adopted the Nov. 17 celebration and encourages people to enjoy a prescriptive walk in nature for its health and wellness benefits.

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October statistics continue to break records announcements by Pfizer that its coronavirus trial vaccine is showing 90% effectiveness, and the news that Joe Biden has become the President-Elect of the United States, both which sent U.S. and global markets soaring by midday. This provided a ripple effect in other markets, sending the 10-year treasury yield up to 0.961% from 0.821%. The increase in the 10-year treasury yield is important and impactful, as this is what mortgage rates follow.

After speaking with several mortgage brokers upon hearing this news, the general consensus is that we will see the record-low mortgage rates bump up just a bit. Currently, as of Nov. 9, rates are hovering right around mid 2% (with some exceptions), the lowest the country has seen since the recording of interest rates in the 1970s. The bump that mortgage brokers are expecting as a result of the increasing treasury yield will be somewhere in the neighborhood of the low 3% range. Keep in mind that low 3% mortgage rates are still historically low and for the last several months, most forecasters have thought that is where the rates will stay through 2021.

What does this all say for the real estate market in Central Oregon? The extreme inventory shortage continues to drive demand and pricing. A neutral market is described as having a six-month supply of inventory. With all these factors—Bend and Redmond both having less than one month of housing inventory, interest rates remaining low, the pandemic driving the focus of housing needs and urban exodus for more rural areas— it appears as though the competitive and tight nature of the current real estate market shows no signs of slowing.

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s has become the norm, things are constantly changing, and records continue to be set in 2020. The real estate market nationally has experienced tremendous price growth in the last eight months, and Central Oregon has stayed right on par—even higher than the national average. Once again, in October, Central Oregon experienced another increase in the median home price, and yes, setting new records.

The median home price in Bend increased another $13,000 in October to $560,000. The average price per square foot also jumped $15 to a record-setting $279 average per square foot. What is contributing to this huge increase from a year ago? The 83% rise in homes sales in the $700,000 to $1,000,000 range.

Bend is not the only Central Oregon city to see large increases in median sales price. The Redmond median home price also jumped another $6,000 to set a record-breaking median home price of $369,000 and average of $211 per square foot.

The average days on market has once again gotten even tighter with average four days on the market in Bend (dropped from five in September) and in Redmond an average of six days on the market. The extreme shortage of inventory has remained, thinning to a record 0.4 months of inventory in Bend and 0.7 months in Redmond.

In other area markets, Sunriver’s median is at $672,000, Sisters is at $449,000 and La Pine is rounding out Deschutes County at $320,000.

Markets everywhere, as of Nov. 9, were seeing huge gains in light of the

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an, and I recently started dating this guy I really like. The only issue is he seems a bit controlling. For example, he always wants to pick the restaurant and which TV show we watch.

While I’m generally pretty go with the flow, it seems like I never choose what we’re doing. It’s one thing to pick the restaurant, but I worry that he might be like this with bigger things (like if we got a place together or got married).

Should I be worried?

—Unsure It’s important to have a boyfriend who shows interest in your point of view, ideally beyond, “Are your arm restraints a little tight?”

But before we start measuring you for your “Handmaid’s Tale” bonnet, consider whether there’s a non-creepy, non-control freakish reason the guy wants to choose the dining establishment and the entertainment. Is he some extreme foodie who pores over restaurant reviews and follows chefs like other guys follow baseball players, while you’re simply a chick who likes to eat out?

By the way, I’ve personally horrified some waitresses who’ve overheard me asking my boyfriend to tell me what I should order. I do this not because I am some shell of a person and have no opinions but because I got tired of having food envy when our dinners came.

I realized my boyfriend is some sort of culinary sniffer dog, using mere words on a menu to divine the tastiest, most exciting entree, much like tracking dogs use an old sweatshirt to sniff their way to a buried dead body.

However, save for the few areas one’s partner has special expertise, there are things in a relationship that can be outsourced, and your decision-making should not be one of them. You create who you are through your choices, and if you make no choices, there’s no “you.”

The elimination by a partner of the need for you to have an opinion could be the beginnings of “coercive control.”

This is a term by sociologist Evan Stark for an insidious form of subjugation in a relationship that an abuser uses to dominate and control their partner. It’s a gradual psychological hostage-taking, breaking down a person’s independent self, their concept of reality, and their ability to make decisions for themselves.

Victims of coercive control suffer “perspecticide,” which Stark describes as a loss of the ability to “know what you

know.” This comes through their gradual isolation from friends and family and losing touch with their opinions, desires, and values, including their ability to discern what is right and wrong. Their abuser (who research finds can be male or female) often resorts to intimate partner violence when coercive control of their victim fails, like if he or she shows a flash of independent thought.

In a healthy relationship, a person does not get erased, their perspective never taken into account.

Healthy relationships are interdependent.

Though one partner might not agree with the other’s every belief and idea, they generally respect each other’s Amy Alkon thinking and are open to their suggestions. Marriage researcher John Gottman describes this as partners accepting each other’s “influence.”

This mutual influencing seems to make for more satisfying romantic partnerships with more staying power, explains Gottman: “Men who allow their wives to influence them have happier marriages and are less likely to divorce than men who resist their wives’ influence. Statistically speaking, when a man is not willing to share power with his partner, there is an 81 percent chance his marriage will self-destruct.”

Women tend to be higher in a “pleaser” personality trait, “agreeableness,” which, on a positive note, manifests in being warm, kind, generous, and motivated to have positive interactions with others. On a darker note, it can make a woman with a dominant partner more likely to do as she’s told. That said, your feelings are not the boss of you, and you can simply decide to override them and assert yourself: Have opinions, make decisions, and stand up for yourself.

Accordingly, your interactions with this man should be driven by the understanding that you are his equal in the relationship, not his subordinate.

To see whether he’s up for an equal partnership -- a girlfriend rather than a female serf -- tell him you don’t think it’s healthy for you or the relationship for him to make all the decisions. Going forward, you want shared responsibility for decision-making. For your part in this, you need to take responsibility: Assert yourself by asserting your opinions and desires when there are decisions to be made. This is how you create a healthy relationship instead of a two-person totalitarian state -complete with a “Gulag Sweet Home” needlepoint and where mundane questions like, “How was your day?” kick off your Soviet show trial.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The famous

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Even if you tend to pay more attention to what’s going wrong than what’s going right, I ask you to change your attitude for the next three weeks. Even if you believe that cynicism is an intelligent perspective and a positive attitude is a wasteful indulgence, I encourage you to suspend those beliefs. As an experiment—and in accordance with astrological potentials—I invite you to adopt the words of activist Helen Keller as your keynote: “Every optimist moves along with progress and hastens it, while every pessimist would keep the world at a standstill. The consequence of pessimism in the life of a nation is the same as in the life of the individual.

Pessimism kills the instinct that urges people to struggle against poverty, ignorance and crime, and dries up all the fountains of joy in the world.”

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Researchers in the UK found that 62 percent of the adult population brags that they’ve read classic books that they have not in fact read. Why? Mostly to impress others. George Orwell’s 1984 is the top-rated book for fake claims, followed by Tolstoy’s War and Peace, James Joyce’s Ulysses, and the Bible.

I hope you won’t engage in anything like that type of behavior during the weeks ahead. In my opinion, it’s even more crucial than usual for you to be honest and authentic about who you are and what you do. Lying about it might seem to be to your advantage in the short run, but I guarantee it won’t be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Love can’t always do work,” wrote novelist Iris Murdoch. “Sometimes it just has to look into the darkness.” From what I can tell, you’ve been doing that recently: looking into the darkness for love’s sake. That’s a good thing! You have been the beneficiary of the blessings that come through the contemplation of mysteries and enigmas. You’ve been recalibrating your capacity to feel love and tenderness in the

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks,” wrote playwright Tennessee Williams. I think that’s a poetic but accurate description of the feat you’ve been working on lately, Gemini. You’re gently smashing through stony obstructions. You’ve been calling on your irrepressible will to enjoy life as you have outsmarted the rugged, jagged difficulties. You’re relying on beauty and love to power your efforts to escape a seemingly no-win situation. Congratulations! Keep up the good work!

CANCER (June 21July 22): Cancerian rapper Vince Staples says, “I feel like it’s impossible to be completely yourself.” Why? Because ideally we’re always outgrowing who we have become; we’re moving beyond the successes we have already achieved.

There is no final, whole, ideal “self” to inhabit and express— only more and more of our selfness to create.

Staples suggests we’d get bored if we reached a mythical point where we had figured out exactly who we are and embodied it with utter purity. We always have a mandate to transform into a new version of our mystery. Sounds like fun! Everything I just said, Cancerian, is an empowering meditation for you right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life.” Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga said that, and now I offer it to you to use as your motto. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, it’s a fabulous time to be your own sanctuary. I invite you to rebirth yourself at least twice between now and the end of November. What’s the first step you’ll take to get started?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The National Football League is a giant socialist enterprise. It earns billions of dollars of revenue, and shares it equally with each of its 32 teams. So the team in Green Bay, Wisconsin, population 105,000, receives the same payout as the team in Chicago, population 2.7 million. I advocate a comparable approach for you in the coming weeks. Just for now, distribute your blessings and attention and favors as evenly as possible, showing no favoritism toward a particular child or friend or pet or loved one or influence. Be an impartial observer, as well. Try to restrain biases and preferential treatment as you act with even-handed fair-mindedness. Don’t worry: You can eventually go back to being a subjective partisan if you want. For the foreseeable future, your well-being requires cordial neutrality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Who is to decide between ‘Let it be’ and ‘Force it’?” asked Libran author Katherine Mansfield. I mention this because you’re now hanging out in the limbo zone between “Let it be” and “Force it.” But very soon—I’m sure you’ll have a clear intuition about when—you’ll figure out how to make a decisive move that synthesizes the two. You will find a way to include elements of both “Let it be” and “Force it.”

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Leaning Tower of Pisa doesn’t stand straight, but tilts at an angle. Why? The soil it was built on is soft on one side. So the marble-and-limestone structure began to tip even before it was finished. That’s the weird news. The good news is that the tower has remained standing for more than eight centuries—and has stayed intact even though four major earthquakes have rolled through the area.

Why? A research team of engineers determined it’s because of the soft foundation soil, which prevents the tower from resonating violently with the temblors. So the very factor that makes it odd is what keeps it strong. Is there a comparable phenomenon in your life? I believe there is. Now is a good time to acknowledge this blessing—and enhance your use of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Author Barbara Kingsolver says, “Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say.” That’s always valuable advice, but it’ll be especially useful to keep in mind during the coming weeks. You’re probably going to feel more pressure than usual to tell others what they wish you would tell them; you may experience some guilt or worry about being different from their expectations of you. Here’s the good news: I’m pretty certain you can be true to yourself without seeming like a jerk to anyone or damaging your longterm interests. So you might as well say and do exactly what’s real and genuine.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Activist and author Rebecca Solnit writes, “The grounds of my hope have always been that history is wilder than our imagination of it and that the unexpected shows up far more regularly than we ever dream.”

In my astrological estimation, her grounds for hope should also be yours in the coming weeks.

The future is more wide-open than you might think. The apparent limitations of the past are at least temporarily suspended and irrelevant. Your fate is purged of some of your old conditioning and the inertia of tradition. I encourage you to make a break for freedom. Head in the direction of the Beautiful Unknown.

midst of uncertainty. I suspect that it will soon be time to shift course, however. You’re almost ready to engage in the intimate work that has been made possible by your time looking into the darkness.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I hold a beast, an angel, and a madman in me,” wrote Scorpio poet Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) in a letter to a friend.

That sounds like a lot of energy to manage! And he didn’t always do a good job at it—although he did at times tap into his primal wellspring to create some interesting poetry. I’m going to use Thomas’s words in your horoscope, because I think that in the coming weeks you can be a subtle, refined, and mature blend of a beast, angel, and madperson. Be your wisest wild self, dear Scorpio!

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Crux Fermentation Project releases a bottle ideal for sharing

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Tough Love 2020, along with its new commemorative glass.

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ough Love 2020, from Crux’s [BANISHED] series is set to be released Thursday, Nov. 12. Don’t be jealous, but I was given the opportunity to snag a pre-release bottle! I totally squealed with glee. I LOVE this beer. Sticking with tradition (since the first release in 2012), I drink one, and I cellar one. I bring out a vintage bottle from my “cellar,” which is really the bottom shelf of my pantry, on Thanksgiving and Christmas every year to share with my friends and family. My most favorite of traditions! This year’s Tough Love was “banished” to Buffalo Trace barrels and comes in at a whopping 14% ABV. This bottle is for sharing, folks!

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Tonight, as I write this, I’m pairing my Tough Love 2020 with Bonta’s Pumpkin Spice gelato and it’s a real winning combo.

Let me tell you why I like Tough Love so very much. First, it’s so well balanced and decadent. It really feels like a special treat. Opening the waxdipped bottle is so exciting! When poured, this year’s Tough Love builds a light, frosty head, the color of chocolate. The beer is very dark. On the nose are strong aromas of bourbon and oak.

On the first sip is also the taste of blackstrap molasses. The bourbon and oak also carry through to the taste.

The mouthfeel is somewhat heavy and wonderfully rich, but the balance keeps me going back for another sip.

Tough Love finishes with the nice, slow burn of bourbon, but dissipates pretty quickly. For a beer that’s 14% ABV, that’s to be expected.

This is a beer you share with or gift to your family and friends to show off your beer geekiness. It’s also a fantastic gift. I have gifted this beer to family for Christmas, weddings and birthdays, and it’s always happily accepted.

I highly recommend buying a bottle to drink now, as well as a bottle to age.

It’s really amazing how much more refined this beer can be after a year, and even better after two. My family will be enjoying a nice bottle of 2019 Tough Love this year during Thanksgiving. It pairs well with bourbon pumpkin pie! Tonight, as I write this, I’m pairing my Tough Love 2020 with Bonta’s Pumpkin Spice gelato and it’s a real winning combo.

Mask up and get over to Crux for its 8th annual release of Tough Love.

According to Crux’s Facebook page, the first 50 people to buy a bottle of Tough Love and a commemorative glass will receive a free poster and a gift box for their glass. Doors open at 11:30, but Head Brewer Cam O’Connor will pour samples from 5 to 6 pm on Thursday. Cheers, and an early Happy Holidays to everyone!

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The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote:

“______ is more important than you think. If men _______ before meetings, life could be much different.”

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ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

ACROSS 1. Element #18 6. Salty approval 9. Creatures created from Medusa’s blood 13. Little dog 15. Meditation practice 16. Sign of Jesus 17. Harmonize?

19. Element #10 20. Dome-covered room 21. Signals to act 22. Five lines on sheet music 23. Govt. group that is collecting emails 24. Time frame that Louis Armstrong can perform in?

26. Shaving application 28. “That happened so long ___” 29. Dog in a rabbit’s coop?

34. Light rail car 38. “If you want my opinion ...”

39. Veggie in mattar paneer 40. Toy collector 41. “Downton Abbey” mother 42. Crone leans?

44. Student Success Grants org.

46. Slopping cry 47. Evidence that a post-surgery support works?

53. Letter closer: Abbr.

56. Statistical bit 57. Speaking engagement?

58. What might be on a filthy screen 59. Barely squeezed (by) 60. Style of speaking like Chevy Chase’s detective?

62. Only just 63. Jumping org.

64. Good place?

65. “Regardless of problems” 66. “The Misery Index” channel 67. Rip (from)

DOWN 1. “C’mon, dude!”

2. Chops crops 3. Scolds 4. Never to be repeated 5. Big source of COVID news 6. Early resident of the Valley of Mexico 7. “Ai-yi-yi-yi” 8. Anne’s twins?

9. “No big” 10. Golfer nicknamed “The Slammer” 11. Brigham Young University city 12. Muscular quality 14. Put up tents 18. Fast asleep 22. John Hancock, briefly 24. Comic who said “I’ve arranged with my executor to be buried in Chicago. Because when I die, I want to still remain active politically” 25. Route 27. They’re produced by the moon 29. [I drank too fast!]

30. It might cover a lot of space 31. Newswire letters 32. Pointer in the kitchen, maybe 33. GOTV ad maker 35. Daredevil’s action 36. ___-J (“Breezeblocks” band) 37. ECG requesters 40. Energy bar with a rock climber on its packaging 42. [I didn’t get my way!]

43. Bathtub gin, e.g.

45. Thinking-green prefix 47. Latte ingredient 48. Fall guys use them 49. Ultrasound targets 50. Room for people who speak in code?

51. Large flightless birds 52. Muffin grain 54. Mystical characters 55. Aortic insert 58. Take top billing 60. Roly-poly 61. Hack with an axe

“In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.”

—Cynthia Rylant, In November

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