Source Weekly April 21, 2022

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So many occasions to mark this week—maybe you’re into one or both or none. But really, who’s not into the Earth? That’s like saying you don’t enjoy your own bed.

This week we’re bringing you lots of things to read, see and do, including an exploration of water-saving in cities (we’re looking at you, lawns), a case for native plants, the drought-proof adaptations at one local farm, how cycling can be your ticket to climate-adapted recreation… and, wait for it… a roundup of film reviewer Jared Rasic’s fave stoner movies of the moment.

It’s Earth Day! It’s 4/20! What more could you want? (Well – if you’re looking for just a bit more in the 4/20 department, check back at last week’s issue, which contained our cannabis mag, The Leaflet. It’s still available in all its glory at bendsource.com.) Enjoy your week, and Love Your Mother (Earth).

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Embrace Healthy Disagreement and the Rule of the Majority This week, an Oregon newspaper reported on the dilemma facing one community: Voters approved, through a bond, the construction of a new central library.

But now, the organizers behind the construction are tasked with finding a piece of land large enough to accommodate a project of this massive scale. Why didn’t they be sure to find proper land before they put it to voters to approve?

The story mentioned above is unfolding in Gresham, Oregon—but it sounds a lot like the dilemma currently facing the Deschutes County library board. With its slated land near the county jail unable to be master-planned at the present time, they’re back to the drawing board finding the land to build the Central Library voters approved in November 2020. And yet, finding the land is just part of their struggle. Perhaps more importantly, the current board is also wrestling with the very real problem of learning to disagree in a healthy way. The board voted on whether they were in favor of the bond measure language supporting a Central Library prior to the bond going to voters. The majority of board members voted in favor. The members in the minority weren’t happy with that outcome and ever since have actively pushed to reverse it.

Library Director Todd Dunkelberg likened their lack of acceptance regarding the outcome of the vote to the similar lack of acceptance of the presidential election that led to the storming of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021—and then, under pressure, later apologized for the analogy. We think the analogy was apt. Boards can argue back and forth all they want about a particular topic, but when they vote, it should stand. The same holds true when the public votes in favor of a project; that too should stand.

The lack of healthy disagreement, and the inability to respect the will of the majority is tearing democracy apart, all the way from the library stacks in Central Oregon to the halls of Congress in Washington, D.C. This should concern all of us deeply.

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Having Earth Day happen in spring is ideal. It’s easy to love our planet—and to commit to protect it—when the flowers are starting to bloom and the trees are bursting with life. There’s still abundant precipitation to water our gardens. The smoke has yet to arrive. For just a moment, we can perhaps forget that climate calamities will come for us yet again this summer. They’re coming for people in other parts of the globe right now.

And yet, despite the growing evidence, seen by our very eyes, of increased drought, fires and melting glaciers, too few of us are actually managing to change.

A study published by the American Meteorological Society in 2020, titled “Don’t Tell Me What To Do,” found that the more people are “told” to change their behaviors, the more resistant they become to doing so.

As the study detailed, “regardless of the source of the information, recommendations for behavioral changes decreased individuals’ willingness to take personal actions to reduce greenhouse gases, decreased willingness to support pro climate candidates, reduced belief in the accelerated speed of climate change, and decreased trust in climate scientists.” When a proposition to mitigate something like emissions involves an individual having to change their behaviors, they’re more likely to resist, the study authors said. When a proposal involves a far-off government or company, on the other hand, people tend to be more in favor of that change.

In spite of the rhetoric that places all blame on massive corporations and governments for their pollution and lack of progress in mitigating said pollution, individual actions still matter. Individuals may blame governments for being slow and clunky and resistant to change, but as it turns out, individuals are not so unlike the bureaucratic mess that holds progress back. Progress at any scale is glacially slow, sadly.

If mandating or encouraging people to make little changes—like driving less, combining trips, turning down thermostats, investing in renewable power or conserving water—only results in people becoming more resistant, maybe it’s time to tell it straight: Maybe it’s not governments and corporations that are to blame for the environmental mess we find ourselves in. Maybe it is actually us. Earth Day has always been a time for reflection. This Earth Day, let’s all find a mirror.

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RE: A FARMER’S PLEA TO CHANGE WATER LAWS, GUEST OPINION, 4/14

RE: THERE IS NOTHING TO ‘POP’ TAKE ME HOME, 4/7

Bend for years to come. Although there may not be as many underqualified buyers this go around, we do have a general rate of “temporary” inflation that has not been seen since the early 80s. Raising interest rates to fight inflation is one of the most reliable tools used by economists around the world. Take a trip down memory lane and google historical mortgage rates. The low rates we have experienced in the last 10 years under 5% are an aberration. Back in the early 80s, the last time inflation was over 7%, mortgages did not drop below 12% until the end of 1985. The mortgage rates maxed out in January of 1982 at almost 17.5%!

Many experts believe that the Federal Reserve is behind the curve in dealing with inflation (people are saying DT). Massive stimulus to save the day in the event of an inflation-caused/ recession caused by massive stimulus is problematical. Just for fun, see what happens to 30-year mortgage payments on a $500,000 loan on a median-priced home of $750,000 when you go from 4% to 7% then 10%. I will save you the trouble: It goes from $2,387 to $3,327 then to $4,388 at 10%. Just for laughs, the mortgage payment at 17.5% is $7,332. At least that makes the $5,400 a year property tax on that median house seem small.

Maybe inflation will magically turn around soon and the Federal Reserve can throttle back up the printing press, 24/7, but maybe it won’t.

—Tom Ponte

to xeriscaping and rock gardens replacing lawns. Not only are these landscaping options less thirsty, they are also beautiful, unique and in line with the surrounding natural landscape.

As a renter, such an ordinance is necessary, because we renters are contractually obligated to care for the landscaping. The fines for not doing so are hefty, about par with the costs of irrigating the lawns during the summer! But it isn’t about the money, it is about the environment. If I owned my home, I would just let the lawns die, but this is not a choice I have, unless I wish to offer up my security deposit for the sake of water conservation. Given rents in this region, who has the extra cash? Definitely not my household.

Looking at the water use profile for our residential, one-family home, it is easy to see how dramatically the irrigation in May-September increases our water consumption! From about 182 cubic feet to over 500.

Please strongly consider enacting some form of water use reduction this summer. I feel it is important to get ahead of the curve on this issue. Our snowpack is down, reservoirs are down, and river flows will be down as well. We need to stop pretending that there is a limitless supply of water to create a green oasis in the high desert.

Thank you for addressing the issue of water conservation in our community.

—Emily Gibson

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Emily: While we were planning to cover the topic of lawns well before we received your letter, it was well timed for this Earth Day issue! And you brought up a point we had not thought of previously: How owners of rental properties can play a part in reducing consumption by stripping those mandates from leases voluntarily. Great idea. You get Letter of the Week. Come on by for your gift card to Palate.

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WATER CONSERVATION DURING A DROUGHT

If James Keane is right that there is no real estate bubble in sight like there was in 2008 then at the very least, if prices do not retreat, we just experienced some staggering amounts of inflation for residential real estate. Many people will be priced out of owning a home in

In a multi-year drought, in a region of the state which is already arid, it is time to pass an ordinance against watering lawns. I think we must conserve water for food and food-based agriculture. Water conservation ordinances that block water usage for lawns leads

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I recently read the “Farmer’s Plea to Change Water Laws” and I think this is the main issue facing Oregon and specifically Deschutes County in relation to water.

The letter from Megan Keller-Rode is so well written and precise to the specific issues facing not only Oregon but many states in the West.

The fact that they grow organic food to support 90 families in a CSA format is commendable. They are not only providing nutritious food for families, they are helping reduce chronic illness in our communities. I believe these farmers are the unsung heroes of our time.

I have belonged to a CSA for decades, and it is a joy and privilege to participate. I do not play golf and I do not have a second home, but I did haul water for eight years and I used drip irrigation for decades and designed my landscape to use minimal water.

I have always called Central Oregon “the land of negative moisture.” I hope we all think about our water consumption. I believe Megan’s letter deserves a priority consideration from the state of Oregon and local counties regarding the sensible arguments she makes.

I believe on a state and local level we can all work together to get our priorities straight. Let’s help these farmers making the world a better place and facilitate the good work they do.

—Vikki Hickmann

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The campaign for Jefferson County Sheriff has been a divisive one, with both candidates claiming the other spread or ignored false claims about the other

By Jack Harvel

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efferson County Sheriff candidates Marc Heckathorn and Jason Pollock met for what’s likely to be the only debate between the two at the Jefferson County Community Center on April 18. Questions ranged from matters of policy to the several controversies that arose over the course of the campaigns.

Jefferson County Commissioners interviewed both candidates to replace outgoing sheriff Jim Adkins in 2021 and chose Heckathorn, who assumed office in July 2021. Heckathorn’s worked at the Sheriff’s Office for 23 years in a several different positions, most recently as undersheriff.

Pollock’s held both patrol and detective positions with the Sheriff’s Office for the past 11 years and is the sitting president of the department’s union.

A third candidate is on the books as well, Rick DuPont, though he has no intention of being sheriff. DuPont supports Heckathorn, who submitted DuPont’s candidate forms and paid the $50 filing fee to get DuPont in the race.

With three candidates in the race, only one needs to get above 50% of the vote to win the race.

Heckathorn said it’s a deliberate campaign strategy to get the race over with as soon as possible so that the sheriff’s office can return to normal without the potential change in direction that would occur under a different administration.

“This decision could cost me because I’ve had to defend myself and my reputation for going ahead and making this decision,” Heckathorn told the Source Weekly. “I did it as a campaign strategy more than anything else, it wasn’t to take away votes. It was simply to allow this process to be completed, because I believe one of us will get more than 50% this May 17, and this election will be over as a result. That’s good for me. It’s good for Jason, it’s good for our community, and it’s good for Jefferson County, ultimately.”

The debate at times became personal. Pollock was demoted from detective to patrol deputy shortly after Heckathorn’s appointment. Pollock claims that he’s long been held back from promotions in the department since both he and his opponent have ambitions to be sheriff.

“I believe that over time, I’ve been put in a position not to succeed because my opponent wants to be sheriff as well.

And so that’s the uphill battle that I have faced since I’ve been with the sheriff’s office,” Pollock said, responding to a debate question about his lack of

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Candidates for Jefferson County Sheriff, Jason Pollock, left, and Marc Heckathorn, are locked in a heated race. Below, the two participate in a recent debate.

management experience.

Heckathorn countered by saying he’s not allowed to speak about Pollock’s prior performance unless Pollock signs a

calls in your career, there’s going to be complaints, there’s going to be things that go into your personnel file,” Pollock said. “You have to deal with it because Jack Harvel

“It’s not worth getting this community upset with each other, it’s not worth for me and my opponent who both work at the same office.”

—MARC HECKATHORN release form, something he’s refused to do. Heckathorn released his personnel files to the media on April 11, which contained no formal disciplinary actions.

Pollock told the Source that as a patrol deputy he’s more likely to have complaints than Heckathorn, who’s served in management positions since reaching the rank of Sergeant in 2001.

“He’s been an administrator his entire career. I have been mostly in patrol; I’ve been a detective, I’ve been a corporal. Anybody that’s ever been in law enforcement, if you work the road, and you’ve responded to 10,000-plus

that’s the nature of the beast.”

Both candidates have spoken to People’s Rights, a right-wing anti-government group formed by Ammon Bundy, though Pollock speaks more favorably of the group. He said he’s not a member of People’s Rights, but does share some of the same values, like an opposition to mask and vaccine mandates.

“I think they are made up of community members, community members that have great concern as to which direction our country is going. They value the Constitution, I value the Constitution, the whole thing, not just the

Second Amendment. And the reality of it is, is they’re willing to reach out to me and listen to me and hear what I have to say, and support me, they’re community members just like everybody else,” Pollock said during the debate.

Heckathorn is more critical of the group, saying their demands were unreasonable when he met with them in October of 2021.

“They wanted me to declare Jefferson County a sanctuary county for the state of Oregon, that no Governor mandates could possibly be enforced in this county. There are 35 other sheriffs in Oregon. Not one of them made that same declaration and that upset some people in that group,” Heckathorn said.

“I’m not making those kinds of promises, because I don’t think I can do those kinds of things.”

The election will take place on May 17, after which one of the candidates will assume office. That day will put an end to what’s evidently become extremely divisive both in the sheriff’s office and the community, with both parties claiming the others have spread or ignored false claims about the other.

“I’m trying to really not focus on negativity,” Heckathorn said. “It’s not worth getting this community upset with each other; it’s not worth for me and my opponent who both work at the same office.”

In the unlikely event that no candidate gets 50% of the vote, the top two will advance to the November election.

NEWS

Fires in the Forest

Two fires in the Deschutes National Forest concern residents and prompts the Forest Service to take proactive measures

By Jack Harvel

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Local firefighters work to suppress wildfires by carrying out prescribed burns, like this one above.

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wo fires started off China Hat Road near houseless camps in April, the first torching an RV and the second igniting a pickup truck. There’s been an increase in camps staying longer than the 14-day stay limit over the last year, according to Deschutes National Forest Public Affairs Officer Jean Nelson-Dean.

The fires alarmed nearby homeowners who’ve been contacting local Forest Service officials to voice their concerns. An Instagram account documenting the fires and calling for the removal of illegal campers, called Best of China Hat, has quickly gained over 4,000 followers since its first post on April 2. On April 15 Deschutes County Forester Ed Keith met with adjacent homeowners and advised them how they can protect their property in the event of a fire.

Nelson-Dean said that she empathizes with homeowners worried about fire, but that the Forest Service isn’t authorized to remove campsites, nor is it within the purview of what the Forest Service typically does.

“We’re spending a lot of time on it, which isn’t really what we’re made for; we’re made for land management,” Nelson-Dean said. “So we’ve been working with Deschutes County and the City of Bend trying to find some lasting solutions.”

Unlike police from the City of Bend or officials from the Oregon Department of Transportation, the Forest

Service can’t move campsites and can only ticket those that stay for longer than 14 days. Those tickets are sent to federal courts, where they’ve proven less than effective.

“What happens is the federal magistrates have kind of bigger issues that they’re dealing with it within the federal courts. Also, those people may or may not show up for a court date. So, it’s not a very effective tool,” Nelson-Dean said.

The Forest Service conducts fuel reduction in the area around China Hat, which involves thinning of trees, mowing of brush and prescribed burns to reduce the chance of a fire spreading. Nelson-Dean said it doesn’t end there, and that the Forest Service is trying to be proactive in preventing fires in the area.

“Last year, we brought in a special team that just focused on fire prevention with the homeless community, so we are going to be doing that this year as well; we’re going to bring in another fire prevention team that works with the social services agencies and works with people out in that area for them to really understand fire prevention,” Nelson-Dean said.

The Forest Service targets areas close to communities for its fuel reduction. The Deschutes National Forest is over 1.6 million acres, but doesn’t monitor and treat remote areas like those adjacent to a community.

“Deschutes National Forest is a little unique in

that you can have one foot in city and one foot on the National Forest. So, we do focus a lot of our work near subdivisions near communities that are directly adjacent,” Nelson-Dean said.

Human-caused fires account for about 70% of wildfires, and the rest typically start from lightning strikes.

Deschutes forest lands are still popular recreation spots for campers, and an analysis from the Deschutes National Forest found that human-caused fires did not increase last year, despite growing, though Nelson-Dean said the results are preliminary and a more detailed analysis is on the way.

“It’s a valid concern, I think, for people to be concerned about their homes and to be concerned about wildfire,” Nelson-Dean said.

First responders to the two fires in April contained them before they could spread, as is the case with 98% of wildland fires, according to Nelson-Dean, though naturally-caused fires are relatively common in Central Oregon.

“We are a fire dependent ecosystem here, our ponderosa pines were created basically, because there was fire, we’re not like the west side. And so natural ignitions are something that we expect, but we don’t need those human-caused fires,” Nelson-Dean said.

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NEWS

Noticias en Español El día de la Tierra: Las ciudades del Centro de Oregon laboran para ser más resilientes al agua Por Jack Harvel/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar El uso del agua varía según la temporada, utilizando la mayor parte del agua municipal durante el verano para usos exteriores como la jardinería y los huertos.

El director de servicios públicos del agua de Redmond, Josh Wedding, tiene como objetivo recortar el uso del agua durante el verano a un 50%.

“En el invierno, finales de otoño y principios de primavera, esta ciudad medra un promedio de demanda diaria de alrededor de 2.6 a 2.7 millones de galones de agua al día. Dirigimos cervecerías, tiendas de autoservicio, comercios, casas y todo funciona bien, dijo Josh Wedding, gerente de servicios públicos del agua de Redmond. “De ahí entramos a la temporada de riego y la demanda en la ciudad aumenta drásticamente. El año pasado vimos demandas de agua cercanas a los 16 millones de galones de agua al día. Casi seis veces más.”

Recortar el uso máximo de agua a 8 millones de galones es una tarea pesada y comienza con simples arreglos como el instalar artículos en el hogar que ahorren agua, pero el mayor obstáculo es el uso del agua en los espacios exteriores. Wedding dijo que quiere reducir el agua a lo que le llama espacios verde disfuncionales, es decir, áreas verdes que existen solamente para fines estéticos, como los terrapíenes y el área entre las banquetas y las calles.

El Centro de Oregon está creciendo asemejándose a las ciudades del suroeste las cuales han lidiado con

escasez de agua durante 50 años. El reporte de conservación de Tucson, Arizona de 2018-2019, encontró que la ciudad usó la misma cantidad de agua que en 1985, a pesar del aumento en la población de más del 30%.

A mediados de la década de los 70 Tucson batallo para sacar suficiente agua subterránea para cumplir con la demanda de agua en el verano. Desde entonces, implementó las cosas que el Centro de Oregon está considerando o que acaba de proponer. La Xerojardinería es obligatoria en todos los desarrollos nuevos según el código de Tucson. Los programas de descuento reembolsan a los clientes por actualizar sus sistemas de agua. Y el reciclaje de las aguas residuales representan cerca de un 10% del uso total del agua de la ciudad.

El Plan de Integrated Water Systems de 2020, un documento que detalla los pasos que Bend debe tomar para mantener agua potable confiable, encontró qué si el Centro de Oregon continúa con la tendencia de conservar más agua, entonces habrá suficiente abastecimiento de agua aún con el crecimiento de la ciudad, aunque no cuenta para las variables a corto plazo.

Las regiones de riego locales también se están esforzando para conservar más agua ya que los bajos niveles de las reservas han dado lugar a periodos de riego más cortos. Las ocho regiones están canalizando algunos de los canales abiertos y revistiendo otros para reducir la evaporación y filtración del agua.

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El Centro de Oregon se enfrenta a una de las sequías más fuertes registradas y la gente está verdaderamente preocupada por el agua debido al cambio climático, a que la población crece y a la pérdida del hábitat de la fauna que recalcan la ya delicada estabilidad del uso del agua en la zona desértica. El agua del municipio representa cerca del 2% de los derechos del agua en general en la Cuenca Deschutes, los departamentos de riego representan el 86% y el 12% de los derechos de la cuenca, pero las ciudades siguen laborando para fomentar la conservación del agua.

Bend añadió cerca de 25,000 personas entre 2010 y 2020 sin aumentar la cantidad del uso del agua, según Dan Denning, gerente del Programa para la Conservación del Agua de Bend. Él dijo que hay varias razones, como el medir cada gota de agua que usa un edificio, exigir que se riegue cada tercer día por la noche y educar a la gente sobre las mejores formas para utilizar el agua.

El departamento de conservación pide a los consumidores que prioricen las plantas para regarlas, que consideren retrasar la plantación de algo nuevo y que se aseguren que los sistemas de riego funcionen conforme a lo planeado. La Ciudad de Bend ayudará a las personas con alguna de estas cosas; con un programa gratuito de inspección de regaderas que empieza en junio, avisos automatizados sobre fugas y con el conectar a las personas con recursos disponibles.

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Let’s Talk About Lawns

When it comes to water-saving techniques in the backyard landscape, Central Oregonians have options

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By Nicole Vulcan

Redmond resident Jess Joseph stands in the middle of her backyard transition from water-sucking grass to a more natural landscape.

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wo years ago, Jess Joseph bought her Redmond home—a quarter-acre plot with what she calls a “blank canvas” out back. This spring, where there were once patches of grass and weeds, that blank canvas has been tilled up in prep for its new life as a series of paths, gravel, trees, native plants and beneficial groundcovers. Like many Central Oregonians, Joseph sees grass as an unnecessary water hog that saps money from her pocketbook, along with precious water in a region plagued by extreme drought.

“I watered it for almost a year and I kind of gave up on it, thinking, this is ridiculous. Why am I out here wasting all this water on something that I am not using?” Joseph told the Source. “I think my bill in the summertime was about $75 more a month.”

As Jack Harvel’s accompanying article in this issue details, municipal water use accounts for just 2% of water use in Deschutes County—but people like Joseph know that every drop counts. Traditional grass lawns, covering some 50 million acres of U.S. land, use up some three trillion—with a T—gallons of water per year, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. Grass lawns also require some 200 million gallons of gas for the mowing and 70 million pounds of pesticides to kill things other than grass, which depletes the soil and stops it from sequestering carbon, as an article in “Popular Science” detailed in 2021. Grass lawns also do nothing for the pollinating insects that are crucial in helping humans maintain their food supply.

That doesn’t mean that a green lawn has to be totally out of the question, however. In Redmond, Joseph is encouraging clover to grow in her front lawn, which is more drought-resistant, doesn’t require intensive fertilization and requires far less water to maintain.

“There are some really gorgeous groundcovers out there that are just as soft, just as pretty, but don’t use up near the water,” Joseph said. “It will have to be watered, but it’s like once a week rather than once every other day.”

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The NRDC advocates for other “no mow” techniques, including leaving lawns to grow wild, planting less-resource-intensive varieties adapted for a particular climate, planting native plants or even entirely replacing grass with edibles, which can benefit pollinators as well as providing local food for the people growing it—food that doesn’t require trucks and trains to get to one’s table.

Let’s talk about fake grass

There’s yet another option for the green-lawn lover: synthetic. While it won’t benefit insects, a synthetic lawn doesn’t require any water to maintain its pristine green look. It can be pressure sprayed to clean off pet droppings or debris, and when properly installed, can last for over a decade.

Barry Simpson, owner of SynLawn of Central Oregon, says his work life used to entail a mixture of other types of landscaping tasks—but these days, with growing interest in the product, installing synthetic lawns is all his business does. Simpson warrantees his synthetic lawns for 15 years.

Now in his 13th year, he said his customers tend to choose synthetic lawns for one of three reasons: first, water conservation, followed by easy maintenance and, in pet-loving Central Oregon, the ease of caring for a lawn that might get otherwise destroyed by pet urine and pet activity.

“People are becoming more aware of the increase with water usage and the cost of it steadily increasing,” Simpson said.

The turf is hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, and since it won’t require resource-hogging mowers or chemical-heavy treatments to keep it green, it can help a building owner gain points toward a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Earth Day issue

Reduce, Reuse, Rebate:

The Three R’s of Urban Water Conservation

As Central Oregon cities become more water resilient, they follow a path laid by similarly arid communities in the American Southwest

By Jack Harvel Water use varies seasonally, with most of municipal water being used in the summer for outdoor uses like gardening and landscaping. Redmond’s Water Utilities Manager Josh Wedding has the ambitious goal to cut summer water use by 50%.

“Through the winter, late fall and early spring, this town thrives on an average daily demand of about 2.6 to 2.7 million gallons a day. We run breweries, grocery stores, businesses, houses, and everything just works really smooth,” said Wedding. “Then we go into the irrigation season, and the demand for town jumps dramatically. Last year we saw demands close to 16 million gallons a day. That’s roughly six times the amount.”

Cutting peak water use to 8 million gallons is a big task and starts with some easy fixes like getting water-efficient fixtures into homes—but the real obstacle is outdoor use. Wedding said he wants to reduce what he calls nonfunctional green space—that is, grassy areas that exist only for aesthetic purposes, like road medians and the area between sidewalks and streets. For individuals, Redmond can advocate that customers redesign yards for more efficient water use, but Wedding believes incentivizing it in development codes could provide more immediate relief.

“If a developer comes in and says, ‘Hey, I would love to build a new subdivision,’ I’d say, ‘OK, fine, we’ll allow you to build this new subdivision, but we want you to limit your irrigable space by 50%,’” Wedding says. “Encouraging more xeriscaping at a development level, and less greenspace at a development level, then right off the bat we get water savings without a lot of effort.”

As the population grows and Central Oregon must stretch its water further, it’s growing to resemble Southwestern cities that have been dealing with water shortages for 50 years. Tucson, Arizona’s 2018-2019 conservation report found that the city used the same amount of water as it did in 1985, despite its population rising by over 30%.

In the mid-1970s Tucson struggled to pump enough groundwater to meet peak summer demand. Since then, it’s implemented the things Central Oregon is either exploring or recently introduced. Xeriscaping is mandated in all new developments per Tucson’s code.

Rebate programs reimburse customers for upgrading water systems. And reclaimed wastewater makes up about 10% of the city’s total water use.

But Bend is not Tucson, and there are a few ways the two cities differ in approach. Tucson bills customers on a tiered basis, hiking prices for the heaviest users. Its rebates extend to rainwater capture, which is less feasible in Central Oregon where heavy snowstorms can strip gutter systems off buildings, according to Wedding.

But as Central Oregon expands, it could more closely fall in line with Tucson, with more xeriscaped lawns, weather-adjusted irrigation systems and maybe an occasional rainwater collection system. Until then, the sky isn’t falling. The 2020 Integrated Water Systems Master Plan, a document that detailed steps Bend must take to maintain reliable drinking water, found that if Central Oregon continues its trend of conserving more water, then there will be enough supply even with growth, though it doesn’t account for short-term variables.

“Like a drought,” Denning said as an example of those short-term variables. “Within that 20 years, you still may have an event that causes you to have a curtailment event, or we might ask the residents or the community to say, we need you to reduce water use by 10-20% this summer, or we may say only outdoor watering three days a week.”

Local irrigation districts are also striving to conserve more water as low reservoir levels have led to some of the district’s shortest irrigation seasons in recent memory. All eight districts are piping some of the open canals and lining others to reduce evaporation and seepage.

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entral Oregon is facing one of the most severe droughts on record, and people are rightly worried about water as climate change, population growth and the loss of wildlife habitat stress the already-delicate balance of water use in the high desert. Municipal water accounts for about 2% of overall water rights in the Deschutes Basin — irrigation districts are 86% and instream 12% of rights in the basin — but cities are still working to encourage water conservation.

Bend added about 25,000 people between 2010 and 2020 without increasing the amount of water use, according to Bend’s Water Conservation Program Manager Dan Denning. There are several reasons for that, he says, like fully metering every drop of water a building uses, mandating irrigation only happen every other night and educating people on best practices for water use.

“When a drought declaration comes from the Governor, I would say we heighten our messages as a conservation program,” Denning said. “That’s basically saying, ‘OK, it’s irrigation season again. Here’s the status of the basin. We’re in an extreme drought again; we’re expecting that declaration to come soon. Here’s what we’re asking of our customers.”

The conservation department asks a bit more from customers during drought years. It requests customers prioritize plants to water, consider delaying planting something new and to make sure irrigation systems are running as planned. The City of Bend will help people out with some of this, like with a free sprinkler inspection program that opens up in June, automized leak notifications and putting people in touch with resources.

“If we get a code violation, we go out and try to work with the customer to help put them in touch with a contractor or the right resources to remedy the problem,” Denning said. “We tried to avoid leading with a stick, because fining someone who can’t get a contractor there in time to make the repair doesn’t really help them.”

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Earth Day issue

Farmer Moves to Drought Resistant Crop A local farmer switches from hay to lavender to adapt to the increasingly scarce water supply

By Jack Harvel

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n 2019 Marv Wodtli transitioned his 10-acre farm away from hay, a crop he’d grown on the family plot of land since he was a child. Wodtli owned a floor covering store, Floor Decor, for over 30 years as his main job but still farmed on the side.

He started growing lavender after researching crops that can grow well in dry climates and be profitable on small plots of land.

“There’s no way you could make a living off of hay. I think my best hay year might have made $12,000. In today’s economy I don’t see $12,000 paying the bills,” Wodtli said.

Arnold Irrigation, one of the more junior water right holders in the Deschutes Basin, supplies water to the farm, and the recent short irrigation seasons didn’t lend itself to raising hay.

“With water issues and how we keep on getting less and less, I started looking at different types of crops that didn’t use as much water. I use about 90% less water growing lavender with my drip system than I would growing hay,” Wodtli said. “We had to find something that would grow well in our climate. We’ve got to have right type of soil. It’s very water conservative. And another big

Farmer Marv Wodtli harvests a past crop of lavender.

thing is, deer don’t like it. So it hit a lot of the key things for our climate to grow.”

The water drip system had to be completely retooled to farm lavender. Rather than a sprinkler system that coats the entire ground with water, Wodtli’s farm is on a drip system that waters each individual plant with filtered water. The system’s proved to be more efficient with the water Wodtli’s allocated.

“We get shut off water last year on the first of July. So, I have created a storage pond that when full I can keep our plants alive and growing for three months before

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There’s been a learning curve since 2019. Wodtli said one would be surprised how many weeds can grow in the 4-inch hole, and hand-weeding everything can be a time-consuming challenge. It’s something he’s gotten more adept at handling each season.

One thing that’s still causing trouble is gophers, which burrow under the plant to get water from the drip lines.

Wodtli and his wife April originally farmed lavender as a commodity to be sold in bulk to processors, but once bulk

prices dropped from about $2,000 a gallon of oil to $1,000, he moved toward direct sale of essential oils, a product used for massage, aromatherapy and skin care. The company is named 2nd Life Lavender, alluding to Wodtli’s second go in an industry after getting out of flooring. Since February 2021 they’ve been offering direct sales to customers.

“I ended up pivoting because, with the bulk prices dropping so much, we want to make a living at it,” he said. “What we’d really like to do is get more massage therapists, aromatherapists—get these people using it, and selling it. Because one, it’ll be cheaper for them. And two, we’re selling our product to people that will appreciate the purity of it.”

The purity, he says, is in that the processing doesn’t cut the product with other ingredients, that it’s processed with purified water the same day its harvested and that the lavender never touches the ground. The operation’s been growing in scale each year.

“The first year we got 19 gallons, last year we got 45 gallons and this year we should be hitting 60 to 70 gallons,” Wodtli said. “Once they get fully mature, we should be at about 100 gallons.”

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Celebrate National Native Plant Month

Residents and local governments explore adding native plants for wildlife and pollinator habitat

By Damian Fagan Damian Fagan

Swallowtail butterflies visit showy milkweed flowers in a Bend backyard garden.

Companion. Babb looks at the natural plant communities in a ponderosa pine forest and believes that native shrubs, forbs and grasses can be the anchors for residential landscaping. “Our vision is to reinvigorate hope for the future by modeling successful sustainable strategies that restore health, function and beauty to urban and rural properties.”

As we tour her yard, Babb points out bitterbrush, chokecherry, wax currant and manzanita shrubs, and the benefits these native shrubs provide to wildlife.

“Swallowtail butterfly larvae will chew on the leaves of chokecherry and then after it becomes an adult will return and feed on the nectar,” said Babb. In addition, the beautiful clusters of flowers produce berries that attract birds later

in summer.

A great benefit of utilizing native plants in a garden is that native pollinators such as bees, beetles, flies, hummingbirds and other insects have adapted to the flower types for obtaining nectar or pollen. Globe mallow bees (Diadasia diminuata) have long hairs on their legs that collect pollen from globemallow flowers and carry it back to their nests. “You look at these beautiful orange flowers, which close up at night, and here’s a bee cradled like a baby in the blossom. You just get a bonus with the native plants,” added Babb.

On the public side, the City of Bend has been partnering with the Bend Pollinator Project to plant pollinator-friendly landscapes on city property.

“The goal of the Bend Pollinator Pathway in its first full year (2021) was to get as many native pollinator plants into the ground as possible,” said Basey Klopp, BPP coordinator. Volunteers, with the help of City staff, planted over 2,200 plants in public places such as Orchard Park, Al Moody Park, Laurel Pocket Park and other locations. A variety of shrubs and wildflowers, including wax currant, narrowleaf milkweed, sulphur-flowered buckwheat, shrubby penstemon and goldenrod, were planted to attract a wide diversity of pollinators throughout the growing season.

The group also provides resources on its website for homeowners to learn which native plants grow well in Central Oregon gardens and some best planting and maintenance practices for creating a pollinator habitat. These include planting key tree species for adults and larvae, providing soft landing areas such as understory plants or leaf litter for larvae and delaying spring cleaning so that overwintering insects have a higher survival success rate. “Mother Nature doesn’t ‘clean up’ wildlands in the spring and you’ll find the most beautiful butterflies on her land,” added Klopp. Visit the BPP’s Facebook page for volunteer opportunities, workshops and native plant news.

So as the snow melts and the temperatures rise, start planning and consulting with experts on transforming your garden into a wildlife sanctuary.

The pollinators will thank you later.

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ith bipartisan support, the U.S. Senate has proclaimed April to be National Native Plant Month under Senate Resolution 570. The designation “… recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.”

With Earth Day on the horizon, perhaps it’s a good time to review our interest in native plant gardening.

“From an aesthetic standpoint, when maintained properly, I think native landscapes can be exceptionally pretty, and not only that, they foster a sense of place,” said Andria Truax, owner of Great Basin Nursery. “I think as more of these landscapes are woven into the urban fabric they’ll start to snowball and native and/or drought-tolerant will become the norm.”

Truax primarily sells plants wholesale from her nursery, but during June and July, gardeners can purchase plants at the Northwest Crossing Saturday market and through occasional open houses. Wintercreek Nursey, located near Great Basin Nursery on Deschutes Market Road, is another nursery open to the public for purchasing native plants.

Truax encourages folks who are interested in native plants to observe and learn about wildflowers and shrubs during their outdoor explorations. “Pay attention to where the plants are growing, and from there you can extrapolate what conditions they will thrive in in the home landscape.” Many nurseries and local landscapers, such as Your Garden Companion, can also be of help to homeowners.

“In order to sell native plants, you have to change people’s thinking,” said Yvonne Babb, owner of Your Garden

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OSU-Cascades professor Bahman Abbasi leads research to bring desalination systems to the masses, along with efforts to decontaminate fracking wastewater and process the brines for lithium-ion batteries

By Hanna Merzbach

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n a planet where 70% of the area is covered by water, only 3% of that is fresh water—and only a small fraction of that is available for drinking. More than 884 million people don’t have access to drinking water, and that number is only expected to grow as the planet warms.

But what if we could tap into the rest of that 70%?

That’s the question that fuels Assistant Professor Bahman Abbasi’s research at Oregon State University-Cascades—the largest research project on the campus. He and a diverse team of researchers are pioneering studies on desalination systems, creating a portable device that uses renewable energy, like solar or geothermal, to turn saltwater into drinking water.

Abbasi’s drive to combat water shortages is, in part, personal. He grew up in Iran, where water access was intermittent at best.

“I remember being a child and you had to fill up tubs of water when water was running, just in anticipation of water getting cut out,” he recalled.

Upon coming to the U.S. for school, he discovered one way to address water access issues that was being vastly overlooked: thermal desalination systems. Most widely used desalination systems rely on reverse osmosis, where a membrane is used to filter out the salt from the water. This process can be expensive and creates an ultra-salty water byproduct, which is often dumped back into oceans.

Abbasi’s system, on the other hand, avoids this process entirely. He instead uses low-grade heat sources, like solar, to separate the salt from the water. This process is a lot cheaper, he said, and it results in solid salts that can be sold for profit.

The goal? “Democratize desalination systems for the masses,” Abbasi said.

Unlike current systems, Abbasi’s device will be transportable and ideally fit in a 20 foot-box—well-suited for refugee camps, war-torn villages and disaster sites. The system would allow communities to produce water from local bodies of water with local energy sources.

Abbasi’s team of about a dozen researchers comes from seven different countries across the globe. A whiteboard in the lab features quotes from their native languages—an attempt by Abbasi to cultivate an environment where civil society is respected among the researchers.

“They know about water shortage,” he said. “And my hope is after they graduate, or they finish their studies they can help us establish businesses in the U.S. and across the globe (to address water issues).”

Oftentimes, important research flourishes in labs but never sees the light of day.

Abbasi’s team, however, is focused on implementation. In October 2020, Abbasi cofounded a company named “Espiku” (which means “white mountain” in a local Iranian dialect) to actually bring this technology to the market.

“That was when we decided our research was yielding the results that we hoped for,” Abbasi said. “Now we need to take a step forward.” Espiku’s water systems don’t stop with saltwater. Abbasi’s team is also researching a system that uses thermal energy to decontaminate the wastewater from hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking.” Currently, fracking wastewater can go into local water sources and have huge environmental costs for surrounding communities. With Espiku’s system, mining companies could process that water so it’s not toxic, and—while it still wouldn’t be clean enough for drinking or irrigation purposes—it would be safe to store on the surface or for other industrial uses.

“We introduce a cost-effective method for the companies to actually clean their wastewater,” Abbasi said.

While developing this solution for dealing with fracking wastewater, the team saw an opportunity to create another sister technology: a device that processes the salty brines for lithium-ion batteries, the rechargeable energy sources that fuel electric cars. The U.S. currently produces less than 2% of the world’s lithium supply.

Abbasi’s system—still in the early research phase—aims to create more opportunities for processing lithium-rich brines domestically.

As the global market moves toward renewable energy, lithium production has been widely critiqued for its environmental impact. Using local heat sources, Abbasi’s system would be able to process the lithium brines quickly and with little environmental impact. The Espiku team is currently a semifinalist in a $4 million U.S. Department of Energy competition for companies developing green, economically viable ways to extract lithium brine. The team will find out in July if it makes it to the next round.

Over the years, the Department of Energy has been a huge funding source for Abbasi’s research, awarding the team over $5 million combined for its various projects. Funding also comes from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, the OSU Venture Development Lab and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Bahman Abbasi is an assistant professor at OSU-Cascades, where he runs the Water and Energies Technology lab.

“I remember being a child and you had to fill up tubs of water when water was running, just in anticipation of water getting cut out.”

—BAHMAN ABBASI Courtesy of OSU-Cascades

Bahman Abbasi's team of researchers comes from seven different countries, many of which experience water shortages.

The systems for producing fresh water from saltwater and decontaminating wastewater are built and ready to start pilot phases, depending on available funding. The lithium-related system is still early in the research process. Although the team must jump through many hoops to fund its research and bring its technologies to the market, Abbasi’s vision remains clear, particularly when it comes to saltwater desalination. He imagines putting the system in a community home to refugees or war in East or West Africa.

“They finally have a reliable source of water from their local resources,” Abbasi said. “And I picture myself sitting there and watching that scene, and tell myself, ‘We’ve finally achieved it.’”

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Crockett is a Texas artist who transcends the many sub-genres of country. He has busked his way through the U.S., becoming a student of America’s music traditions. Crockett rambles into Bend prepared to put on a boot-kickin’ show. Thu., April 21, 8pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 Northwest Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25.

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STAR PARTY GALACTIC CELEBRATION

Few underground rappers have had as prolific a career as Tech N9ne. The rapper’s resume includes 22 studio albums released and 113 music videos produced. Enjoy one of rap’s legends as he takes the Midtown stage. Sat., April 23, 8pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $30.

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Get lost in the night sky! The Oregon Observatory in Sunriver is opening its doors to celebrate the galactic wonders of our night sky. Fri., April 22, 8-10pm.

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The Banff Mountain Festival, held annually in Banff, Canada, is one of the most prestigious alpine film festivals in the world. The festival is touring on the world stage and brings two films to the Tower Theatre! Enjoy a weekend of extreme filmmaking and discussion of pressing environmental concerns for alpine communities. Sat-Sun., April 23-24, 8:30pm. The Tower Theatre., 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $25-$30.

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Fri., April 22, 8-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

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Join in for a rambunctious celebration of Earth. The fair will play host to West African drummers, flamboyant costumes and eco-conscious demonstrations.

Learn how to be a better steward of the Earth and celebrate the planet we call home. Sat., April 23, 11am3pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Free.

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Taiko is a Japanese drum and percussion tradition.

Taiko Project has mastered the tradition and expanded upon it to create an innovative approach to the practice. The prestigious group has played on many national stages and brings an exciting and innovative performance to Bend. Mon., April 25, 7:30pm. The Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., $17-$32.

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Joel Chadd’s debut solo album and lead single are right around the corner

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Joel Chadd has worked hard to make his debut album a reality. Lead single “Enough's Been Said” will be out April 22.

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ast November, Bend singer/songwriter Joel Chadd was busy raising funds on Kickstarter to help the completion of his debut solo album, “Ghost Of You.” Fast forward to today and Chadd is ready to have CDs up for sale and his first single—the soft and touching “Enough’s Been Said”—will be released on April 22.

When we first spoke to Chadd during his Kickstarter run, Chadd was happy and excited with his decision to take the leap into focusing on music full time.

And after two years of working on these songs and getting the album together, that excitement still remains as he’s about to share with everyone the collection of personal music that “Ghost Of You” holds.

“It’s hard to put into words what it means to be getting this music out there. I guess it feels like you just finished a really long chapter to a book that you can’t set down. You have to take a moment to reflect on it all, maybe you sleep on it, but you can’t shake the excitement for what’s next,” says Chadd.

“To share these songs after two years of work and a whole lot of life lived, feels a little like that. This is also my first time releasing singles (there will be three in total) before the full album comes out.”

As the first single off the album, “Enough’s Been Said,” carries a lot of weight and perspective laid down from Chadd’s pen. Written during a period of heavy emotion and navigating what comes next, Chadd ponders how to keep

up with the pace of life when it won’t stop moving. You can truly feel the emotion Chadd puts into his vocals over the country-tinged strings as he lists off descriptive parables of everyday life. “‘Enough's Been Said’ was written during my mother’s cancer diagnosis and during the ending of a long-term relationship,” shares Chadd. “It’s about the strength of love and all the human emotions that come with letting yourself explore those depths. Love is beyond words and transcends time. This song was an exploration of those feelings & emotions during that time.”

Chadd officially now has CD copies of the album, and will be putting them up on his website for purchase if you didn’t buy one through his Kickstarter.

“We’re doing our best to play the Spotify, iTunes & Amazon algorithm game.

Thankfully I do have the full album in CD form available for purchase on my website starting next week. If you use Bandcamp it’s also available there for digital purchase & download.”

For those looking to catch Chadd live to hear the songs of “Ghost Of You” live, he plays inside The Commons Cafe on May 14, with CDs available to buy there as well. Tickets will be live on Bend Ticket soon.

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Riddy Armand has been compared to everyone from Neko Case to Johnny Cash.

Compare her sound yourself this Friday at Volcanic.

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Riddy Armand opens at the co-headlined show also featuring Lady Lamb and The Ballroom Thieves Friday at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

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iddy Arman did write a song about a horse once, a long time ago, but no one has ever heard it and she doubts anyone will. And while there are few mentions of horses on her self-titled debut album, she does imagine herself riding one whenever she sings “Old Maid’s Draw,” her high-lonesome ode to working as a ranch hand in the steep hills of Montana.

Which is what she does these days, after growing up in rural Ohio and making detours to New York City and New Orleans in her 20s. When not rounding up cattle, she also writes poignant originals like “Spirits, Angels, or Lies,” a song about her father’s deathbed visitation by the ghost of Johnny Cash.

After her haunting performance of the song for a Western AF session went viral on YouTube, Arman went into the studio to record her album for La Honda Records, took to the road as opening act for label-mate Colter Wall, and is now out on a tour that finds her sharing the stage with Langhorne Slim in March and then in April doing a run of shows with Lady Lamb and the Ballroom Thieves—including one at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Friday.

With her Husky Elsie and her Labrador retriever Strix (named after a genus of owls) listening in the background, Arman spoke to us recently about her search for the obscure country singer Carlene Jones, the comparative virtues of horses versus four-wheelers, and the mystery of crossing over to the other side.

Source Weekly: Over the past year, you’ve been compared to Glen Campbell, Neko Case, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash. Probably other people ,too. Which of those resonates most with you?

Riddy Arman: Oh my, that wigged me out so much.

I’ve seen the review that compared me to Glen Campbell. And I’m not sure what exactly they’re referencing

about Glen Campbell. Perhaps the lyrics? But I don’t really know.

SW: I don’t think Glen Campbell wrote many of his own songs. They should have compared you to his songwriter Jimmy Webb.

RA: Oh yeah, sure, I’d take it! Well, you know, Dolly Parton did go through a phase in her early career where she wrote only sad songs. I think on the first album she made for a record label, they were all sad songs she had written. So I guess I related more to that one, because it’s the beginning of my music career and they’re all sad songs so far. But I really couldn’t tell you, because I don’t know who I could be compared to. It’s hard to see when you’re within the comparison.

“I don’t know who I could be compared to. It’s hard to see when you’re within the comparison.”

—RIDDY ARMAND SW: I wanted to ask about the song “Spirits, Angels, or Lies” and its reference to Johnny Cash. How did that come about?

RA: That song is a true story. My dad was in a hospice-care facility, where he had been in a coma for a couple of weeks. He had just come out of it and my mom was there visiting him, and he very matter-of-factly told my mom that Johnny Cash had visited him in the night. There happened to be freight-train

tracks right behind the room he was in — so there was constant train traffic — and he told her that Johnny Cash had stopped the train and wanted him to leave with him. And he told Johnny that he was going to stay.

Anyways, my mom kind of brushed it off, because, you know, when people are in their last phases of life, they’re not really there. So she just figured it was something he hallucinated or made up; she didn’t know. But they did a crossword, she says, and hung out a little longer, and then she put the news on. And one of the news stories was about Johnny Cash’s death. He had died that night at 3 or 4 am, right around the time my dad claimed that had happened.

The thing was, my father wasn’t a Johnny Cash fan.

I’m sure he liked the music and wouldn’t have turned it off, but he was more of a folk-rock guy. So it would be different if he was like, “Neil Young came to visit me.”

We’d be like, “You wish.” And it just wigged my mom out. So the words are “Spirits, angels, or lies / We’ll never know what someone sees with their own eyes.” It’s just kind of supposed to be a comforting song about death, because we never really do know what it’s like to cross over. And, needless to say, my mom’s obsessed with Johnny Cash now.

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20 Wednesday Bledsoe Family Winery Wine + Music Join the winery for a glass of Walla Walla’s finest and enjoy the sounds of Brian Craig. He is a local singer-songwriter and acoustic folk-rock artist. This soloist is best known for his skills in live looping guitar while creating a toe-tapping, acoustic-chill landscape for his original stories and songs. 4-6pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk+Brew HDMC 4/20 Celebration Let the music take you higher!

Call Down Thunder. Rumpeppers. Justusworx.

Oregrown giveaways! Presented by High Desert Music Collective. 21+ event. 4:20-10pm. Donations Accepted.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays at Cabin 22 with Useless Knowledge Bowl. All the fun you remember has returned and we hope you will, too! More TV coverage, locals specials, prizes to win! Free.

The Capitol Just Roll with It, a

420 Comedy and Improv Show presented by Tease Bang Boom Hosted by owner of Tease Bang Boom Productions, Jessica Taylor brings five local comics to the stage on every cannabis lover’s favorite holiday! Featuring Eli Alaka, Paul Brian, Tracy Rieder, Billy Brant and Drake Lock.

7-9pm. $15.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30. Starts at 8. Free to watch. Free to perform. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Blunt Advice We are honoring the highest of the holidays with a special Blunt Advice.

Local comedians will be answering AskReddit posts and offering the audience advice fueled by the ganja. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 21+. Strong content expected. Ipockolyptic Productions is dedicated to providing entertainment that is free of racisms, homophobia and transphobia. 8pm. $15.

Fyre of Bend 420 Holidaze Concert Free

Concert! Featuring The Expendables, Marlon Asher and Jah Sun. Glass blowing demos and festivities. Noon-10pm. Free.

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

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

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

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

Tickets Available on Bendticket.com

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic w/ Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort Heller Highwater Trio Heller Highwater

Trio singing and playing the blues, R&B, rock and everything in between. Come enjoy all your favorite tunes. Great vocals, bass and guitar.

4-6pm. Free.

Pour House Grill Ultimate Trivia Night with Clif Come to Pour House Grill for trivia night.

With new questions every week written by the host Clif, and interesting gameplay including wager style Double Jeopardy and Final Jeopardy questions, Pour House Trivia Night will have you on the edge of your seat! 6-8pm. Free.

Walt Reilly’s Live Music: Toast & Jam Toast & Jam is back! Join on 4/20 for another great night of music from this talented trio! 6:30-8:30pm.

Free.

Worthy Brewing Larkspur Stand at Worthy Brewing Larkspur Stand playing with special onstage guest Lilli Worona. Paired with a great beverage from Worthy, this is sure to be a special treat for anyone familiar with these local artists.

5pm. Free.

21 Thursday Brasada Ranch Britnee Kellogg Britnee has shared the stage with the likes of Blake Shelton, Eric Paslay, Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Little Big Town and Keith Urban. She appeared on Season 11 and Season 12 of American Idol. Based out of Portland, she has a large national fan base for her rich, edgy, country music vocal stylings.

5:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia Night at Bridge 99 Join Bridge 99 Brewery each Thursday at six, for live UKB Trivia. Win Bridge 99 gift cards. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Trivia Night Craft is bringing a nostaligic spin to trivia with large, hand-crafted, replicas of Trivial Pursuit wheels. We have enough pies for six teams. So, get early to claim your favorite color! 6:30-8pm.

Free.

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

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex Charley Crockett One of

country music’s finer acts is coming to Bend for a night of ballads and tales of hard-living. 8pm. $25.

Christian Pondella Via Banff Mountain FilmFestival Facebook

The Banff Mountain Film Festival has been a leader in the celebration and depiction of mountain culture since 1976. The world tour offers a traveling show with exclusive films and content that can only be accessed in person. The traveling show is a two-day event that will feature different films and host discussions surrounding mountain culture and lifestyle. Strap in for the ride April 23-24 at the Tower Theatre.

Northside Bar & Grill Eric Ledbetter Classic rock and blues. 7-9pm. Free.

Porter Brewing Co. Live Music with The

Ballybogs! Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings us the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon! 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Holus Bolus Outfitted with a small drum-kit and an acoustic guitar with some foot pedals, Holus Bolus builds songs one layer at a time, coalescing into one sound that’s acoustic-psychedelic groove-rock. 6-8pm. Free.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Live Music Fridays Enjoy live music at Worthy Beers and Burgers every Friday! 5-7pm. Free.

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Philanthropic Funnies A monthly showcase of Central Oregon comedians that donate 100% of all tickets and tips to a local nonprofit charity.

Hosted by Katy Ipock. This month’s charity is Battle Buddies of Central Oregon. They offer support dogs and training at no cost to honorably discharged veterans battling PTSD and Depression. 8-10pm. $15.

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

Free.

Open Space Event Studios Minted Events

Presents: Thought Process + Friends Join Open Space Event Studios for the next installment of Bass in the Open Space! Minted Events presents to you: Thought Process (Denver), Cut Rugs (Asheville), Hugh Manatee (Bend) and Simple (Bend) 7:30pm-Midnight. $20.

Silver Moon Brewing Anthony Frijia Fresh

off the release of the nostalgic, folk-Americana “Nomad Sound” record, Frijia enters 2022 with another solo cross-country tour scheduled for the spring. Previously, Anthony spent most of last year frequenting breweries and small venues near his hometown of Bel Air, MD, and is expected to do so again. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Lady Dice &

Goon Squad + 22 Jax & Northorn Lights Born and raised in Southern California, Ashley Dice, aka LadyDice, is definitely one to keep your eye on. Raised on classic rock and growing up as a fan of punk rock and metal, she has found her love for hip-hop as an adult. From this musical background she has developed her unique edge and sound, making her stand out from the crowd.

8-11:45pm. $10.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Ballroom Thieves & Lady Lamb With Riddy Arman at Volcanic In a society buoyed by lies, it takes strength to confront the truth. "Unlovely," the third full-length album from The Ballroom Thieves, isn’t about the complete absence of beauty. Instead, the tracks on the band’s latest LP are a sonic encapsulation of emotional and political dissonance, the constant state of discomfort that’s enveloped the world for the past few years. 8-11pm. $18.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Bryan Bielanski Live Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer/ songwriter. That’s Bryan Bielanski. Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and songs with lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re alive! 8pm. Free.

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23 Saturday Bend Cider Co. Jazzzz Music Come listen

to some of Central Oregon’s best jazz and blues improv. Richard Taelour, Jeff Ingraham and CJ Neary will play on the Bend Cider Co. stage outdoors. Grab a cider and relax in our outdoor space. 4-6pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Dillon Kolar Headliner: Dillon Kolar.

Featuring: Katy Ipock. Special guest: Zeke Kamm. Hosted by Zac. 21+. Strong Content Expected. Masks required for entry. Ipockolyptic Productions is commited to providing entertainment that is free from racism, homophobia and transphobia. 8-10pm. $15.

Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards Live in the Tasting Room: The Substitutes Advance ticket purchase required. Enjoy the classic rock sounds of the Substitutes, Central Oregon’s self-appointed “Rock And Roll Border Patrol,” in the cozy tasting room. Tables and chairs provided. 5-8pm. Adults $15 - Children 12 and Under Free.

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

Free.

Midtown Ballroom TECH N9NE The legendary rapper has sold over two million albums and has had his music featured in film, television and video games. 8pm. $30.

Northside Bar & Grill Mad Days Rock, Metal, Grunge and Alternative. 8-11pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Art and Wellness Workshop Series In each session participants will use different materials as they experience this elegant process whose only “rule” is “no comment.” They will release ideas of “good” and “bad”, “right” and “wrong” as we make for the sake of exploring our creativity.

10am-Noon. $30.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Alicia Viani & Mark Karwan. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Skillethead Setting

roots in the high and dry Central Oregon desert, Skillethead calls forth the best of bluegrass old and new. They ground themselves firmly in the bluegrass traditions of driving fiddle tunes.

8-10pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing Cuchulain Cuchulain

is a low-voiced songwriter with a wry wit. 4-6pm.

Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Maxwell Friedman Group’s GSBG Afterparty Feat. Brother Gabe & DJPK Parallel 44 Presents the Jazz/Funk wizardry of Maxwell Friedman Group feat. Brother Gabe & other special guests following GSBG’s show at Mt Bachelor. Don’t miss this incredibly inspirational display of musical magic & kismet.

8:30-11:45pm. $10.

Worthy Brewing Bryan Bielanski Live @ Worthy Brewing Company Imagine Nirvana and the Beatles had a kid together who became an acoustic rock singer/songwriter: that’s Bryan Bielanski! Although he is inspired by some of the rock greats like Tom Petty and REM, he has a distinct musical style and songs with lyrics that make you think deep thoughts and feel like you’re really alive! 8pm. Free.

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Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support Local Top Notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

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Hub City Bar & Grill Big Band Open Jam All

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

Free.

Porter Brewing Co. Comedy at Porter The laughter is back at Porter Brewing Co.! Every ticket includes a drink. Featuring: Stuart Wilson, Paul Brian, Tracy Rieder, and Zac. Hosted by Katy Ipock. 21+. Strong Content Expected. Ipockolyptic Productions is committed to providing entertainment that is free from racism, homophobia and transphobia. 6pm. $15.

River’s Place Trivia Sunday at River’s Place @ 12 Noon Live UKB Trivia! Win gift card prizes for top teams. Enjoy brunch favorites by Nik’s Snacks, Bai Tong on Wheels and Bluma’s Chicken. Mimosas, brews, ciders & more! Noon-2pm.

Free.

River’s Place Jonathan Foster A breezy

songwriting style, alternating between lyrical introspection and worldly observation. Foster takes listeners on the road with him across America, admiring the beauty of rivers and forests while appreciating individuality along the way. 5-7pm.

Free.

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

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic Night at

the Moon Have you been honing in your musical, poetic or storytelling skills over the pandemic and need a stage to test them out on? The Silver Moon’s open mic is back now on Sunday nights inside the taproom. Sign-up starts at 4pm. Hosted by professional musicians. 5-8pm. Free.

Spoken Moto Mikey Bilello - Fingerstyle Guitar - Brunch Mikey is a fingerstyle guitar player based out of Bend. He performs on a Hybrid 7 string guitar, capturing the dynamic range of a guitar and a bass without the use of loopers or backing tracks. Expect flavors of blues, funk, bossa nova and swing jazz. 11am-1pm. Free.

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Amazing top notch talent, jaw dropping! All musicians and comedians are welcome from first-timers to pros. Hosted by Nancy Blake and Danny Guitar Harris, two longtime local musicians. Very supportive and can provide instruments if needed. Free.

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Bevel Craft Brewing Parks and Rec Trivia!

Featuring the best department in the city, and one classic television show, Parks and Rec! Treat yoself and join Bevel for a night of hilarious moments and tricky questions about this series!

Themed attire is encouraged and appreciated!

6-9pm. Free.

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Bridge 99 Brewery Monday Night Trivia Now playing Mondays (Thursdays too!) at 6 it’s live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! 6-8pm. Free.

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Artist Show Keith Borman is a veteran musician who has dedicated his creative life to song writing, performing and recording. A singer and multi-instrumentalist who has opened for scores of national acts and worked as a professional studio musician. Part of the HDMC Spotlight Artist series. 7-9pm.

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Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night Enjoy live musicians, great wine and small bites.

6-9pm. Free.

Old Ironworks Take Your Seat - A Chairitable Event On April 25, Furnish Hope will host its first CHAIRitable event to raise critical funds so that Furnish Hope can continue enhancing lives with furnishings and household essentials. Tickets cover entry, food, drinks and live music with Precious Byrd-High St Band and are available at www.furnishhope.com! 5-8pm. $50.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper

drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewery Comedy Open Mic Free to watch. Free to perform. Sign-up 6:30.

Starts at 7. Hosted by Jessica Taylor and Katy Ipock. 7-9pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Taiko Project Taiko Project define a modern American style of taiko drumming, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic. 7:30pm. $17-$32.

26 Tuesday The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open-Mic StoryTellers open-mic nights are full of music, laughs, and community. In the old house Bill Powers of Honey Don’t and several other projects in town hosts one of the best open mics in town. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6-8pm. Free.

Initiative Brewing Trivia Tuesdays in Redmond Trivia Tuesdays in Redmond, with Useless Knowledge Bowl. Join in to win top team prizes!

It’s free to play. Bring your team this week! Great new food menu. Arrive early for best seating. Free.

Midtown Ballroom The Hu - Black Thunder Tour The Hu live at the Midtown Ballroom 8pm. $27.5.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Company Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring

Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. 6-8pm. Free.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.

On Lady Lamb’s song, “Crane Your Neck,” an innocent folk bop explodes into a wailing indie drone packed with emotion all the way to a guitar jam that feels impossible to not move to. Being able to flip genres and tempo effortlessly defines the experience that is listening to Lady Lamb. She rides the line between numerous genres and achieves a style that constantly morphs and evolves. Watch the fusion in person at Volcanic Theatre Pub April 22 as Lady Lamb and the Ballroom Thieves co-headline with Riddy Armand.

DANCE

Adult Ballet Come learn or rediscover the art of ballet on Thursday nights! Adult Ballet is an open-level class for adult learners and dancers.

All levels of previous experience are welcome, but no previous experience is required. $71/ month, enroll today at abcbend.com Thu., 7:308:30pm. Through June 16. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71.

Argentine Tango Class and Práctica

Weekly Wednesday Práctica at the Sons of Norway. Come to practice, come to dance, come to enjoy the evening! Mostly traditional Argentine tangos; DJ and music varies weekly. Wed., 6:307:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $5-$10.

Born to Dance: Three-Year-Olds This

class uses the Leap’NLearn ® program to follow natural childhood development. Children leap over lily pads, take the train to the zoo and so much more. Action packed lessons to engage and enrich your child’s dance experience. Join us for a creative journey to learning the basics ballet! Mon., 5:05-5:35pm. Through June 20.

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

abcbend.com. $48.

Discover Ballet A great introduction to the

world of dance for children 8 to 11 years looking to get a start in ballet! No previous experience needed for this class! Fri., 5:30-6:30pm. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: (541)-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $71.

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

ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry while discovering ballet terminology and culture of discipline.

Class runs through mid-June on monthly tuition.

Email dance@abcbend.com. Sat., 11-11:45am.

Through June 18. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-3824055. dance@abcbend.com. $61.

Silver Swans Ballet Silver Swans is an open-level class for all adults 35+. Muscles get a thorough warm-up to build strength and flexibility using ballet form and technique. Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance, this program is founded on research into dance practices for older dancers. $71 monthly / $21 drop-in. Fri., 8:45-9:45am. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abc.com

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Twinkle Toes Tap: 5-7-Year-Olds This beginning tap class will have your child tapping their toes and learning the basic steps of tap.

Tue., 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 21. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: (541)-382-4055. dance@abcbend. com. $61.

West Coast Swing Dance! Sexy, delicious West Coast Swing! DJ Vica plays hip-hop and R&B after the LGBTQ Beginning class series (7-8pm). Wed., 8-10pm. Through April 27. Seven Nightclub & Restaurant, 1033 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@ yahoo.com. $5.

FILM EVENTS

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Hot on the heels of the Festival

that is held every fall in beautiful Banff, Alberta, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road. Traveling to remote vistas, analyzing topical environmental issues, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports the 2021/2022

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World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. April 23, 7pm and April 24, 7pm. The Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall Street, Bend. $25-$30.

Bridging the Gap - A Short Film Premiere The film, “Bridging the Gap,” will pre-

miere at Open Space Event Studios. Attendance is free and open to the public. Drinks, food and special SWAG will be available for purchase, with a percentage of proceeds benefiting Think Wild.

Thu., April 21, 5-8pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Free.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art the Park - Celebrate Earth Day at Worrell Wayside Explore and learn about

Worrell Park Art the park; Observe, visit and support local artists at work and displaying their art.

Create your own art, draw, paint, photograph, write a poem about this park, before it is “redesigned” into a parking lot April 22, 1:30-4pm.

Worrell Wayside Earth Day Celebration, 1236 NW Wall, Bend. Free.

Call to Artists Call to artists - Award winning gallery seeks 2D artist. Stop by to pick up an application at Red Chair Gallery, 103 NW Oregon Ave., corner of Bond St. Thursdays, 10:30am6pm. Through May 26. Red Chair Gallry, 103 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-306-3176. info@ redchairgallerybend. Free.

Learn to Weld Together! Ages 13+

Looking for a fun Friday night experience? Grab a friend and come learn to cut steel with a torch, then weld the pieces into a piece of art you get to take home with you. Two students minimum per booking. No welding experience needed! April 22, 6-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. sarah@diycave. com. $99.

Tradition Lives: The Art of Contemporary Realist Painter David Kreitzer

In the tradition of Turner and Cezanne, painter David Kreitzer’s love of nature, fantasy and the human form, propels him to create exquisitely detailed, mood-invoking Landscapes, Figures, Koi and Fantasy oils. A full-time artist for 55 years, David’s career began with sold-out shows

at Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco. Thu.,Sun.,, 2pm. Through June 24. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend.

Free.

Traditional Rug Hooking and Fiber Art

Free introduction to Traditional rug hooking and fiber art. Come see how easy it is to get started and get hooked on hooking! Sat. options available also. Tue., 11am-2pm. Through April 26. Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend.

Contact: 541-382-5337. bendher63@gmail.com. $45 materials.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Your Spirit Guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wed.-Sun., 7:309pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend.

Contact: 541-350-0732. Bendghosttours@gmail. com. $25.

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Ichishkín Language Revitalization

Learn about local Native language revitalization that counters historical damage with Jefferson Greene of the Columbia River Institute for Indigenous Development (CRÍID) Foundation. April 26, 6-7pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

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cover over 100 years of boarding school history and experiences. It will begin with the reasoning behind the founding of the government-based schools in the late 1800s, followed by a discussion of the changes and transitions these schools made that encompassed multiple generations of Native youth. April 25, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The Right to Remain Connected and Indigenous Explore the Indian Child Welfare

Act and the story of tribal children’s mass removals from their families and communities. April 22, Noon-1pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-3121032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

THEATER

Cascades 10 Cascades 10 is an annual

festival of fresh new works by Pacific Northwest playwrights. These original 10-minute plays encourage the involvement of the community by bringing together local playwrights, directors and actors. April 22-23, 7:30-9:30pm and Sun., April 24, 2-4pm. Cascades Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. $18-$20.

Readers Theater Is there a play that you’ve

always wanted to read but you don’t have enough friends (or voices in your head) for all the characters? Join us one Saturday morning a month as we explore new, original and classical plays, drink coffee and get to know others in the local theatre community. Fourth Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Free.

WORDS

Celebrate National Poetry Month at COCC Celebrate National Poetry Month at COCC with events throughout April, including poetry readings, workshops and a film screening. For more details visit https://barber.cocc.edu/poetry.

Fri., April 22, 6-8pm and Tue., April 26, 5:30-8pm.

Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7560. Free.

Mystery Book Club Please join us for Mys-

tery Book Club. There will be discussion of “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocum. April 20, 6-7pm. Please join in-store or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. Wed., 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails.

Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Mon., 9am-Noon.

Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. free.

Spring Writing Group Come together with

a writing group from around the country. Each weekly two-hour session braids generative writing sessions with meditation and group discussion. Open to writers of all levels. Zoom link sent upon registration at sarahcyr.com.

Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Through May 31. Contact: 541480-7732. $200.

Virtual Author Event: The Road to Le Papillon by Shannon Ables In "The Road

to Le Papillon," Shannon tells intimate, never-before-shared, pivotal life stories that brought her to Le Papillon. With nods to the inspiration she finds in the French and British cultures, she lays out an array of skills and discoveries. April 26, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com.

Taiko Project knows how to deliver an unforgettable percussion experience. Becoming the first American Taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest in 2005, the group pushes the boundaries of the ancient art form. The group unfolds an immersive experience being able to transition seamlessly from rhythms reminiscent of walking through a market street to departing for an epic journey. Some parts athleticism, many parts musical expertise, Taiko Project is sure to rumble the seats at the Tower Theatre April 25.

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

The brewery hosts the famous bingo event for good times and a chance to win some cold hard cash! Sun., 10am-1pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

Earth Day Fair & Parade After

a short hiatus during the pandemic, we’re so excited to gather for the annual Earth Day celebration. We have several amazing partnerships in the works for this year’s event. Visit our website for more information and ways to participate.

April 23, 11am-3pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-5085410. info@envirocenter.org. Free.

Earth Day Fashion Show Celebrate and fundraise for the new Clothing Connection.

This program serves both COCC and OSU-Cascades students. This event includes honoring the history of the project, students modeling clothing from the Clothing Connection, information about fast fashion, fun giveaways, and more! April 22, 2-3:30pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus. Contact: 541-383-7700. clothingconnection@cocc.edu. 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!

Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Humane Society Thrift Store - Volunteers NeededDo you love animals and discov-

ering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store Donation Door is the perfect place to combine your passions while helping HSCO raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For information contact: rebecca@hsco.org. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3761. rebecca@hsco.org.

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

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. The organization has an emergency food pantry, visits

residents of assisted living centers and makes up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing.

Contact: 541-389-8888.

impact of sexism on all our lives. Registration is required. April 20, 5:30-7:30pm. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.ur. Free.

GROUPS & MEETUPS

ConnectW ReEstablishing Community

3-Month Memoir Jumpstart Group for Women Get clear on your book structure and

start writing now! Create the foundation to finish your memoir this year. Book a call with Flow to discover if this group journey is right for you. www.calendly.com/flowbelinsky/connect Every 7 days. Free.

ALSO Home Virtual Benefit ALSO

believes housing is a basic human right. Stable housing supports enhanced health, well-being and community connectedness. Yet, for thousands of people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), housing security is an escalating crisis leaving individuals with I/DD and their families with few housing options. Learn more about your impact on affordable, accessible and inclusive housing. All funds raised benefit ALSO housing programs, ensuring not only a house but a home for the people supported. April 21, 6pm. Contact: 541-410-0317. centraloregon@alsoweb.org. Donations.

Become a Better Public Speaker! Do you struggle with public speaking? You’re not alone! Come visit Bend Toastmasters Club and learn how to overcome your public speaking fears. Wed., Noon-1pm. Contact: 503-50-6031. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free.

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group Patients and caregivers are welcome to join. These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Call Carol at PRO office 541-668-6599 to RSVP and to check on any weather cancellations. Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com.

Free.

Board Games Hosted by The Base The Base at Franklin is a new space in the Old Bend neighborhood for neurodivergent humans and allies to access community through the shared goal for connection and wellness. Board Games 4:00-5:30, RPG direcly following 5:30-? RSVP Required- Free. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin.com. Free.

Community Conversations - Let’s Talk About Sexism Wed, April 20 Come join Community Conversations to discuss the

ReEstablishing Community Ladies, we are so excited to announce our first in-person meeting this year will be with our Corporate Sponsor, Dr. Carol Petherbridge N.D. a pelvic, urinary and sexual health expert with 35 plus years of experience in Women’s Healthcare. April 20, 6-8pm.

Open Space, 220 NE Lafayette, Bend. $20.

Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight Let’s play LeftCenterRight! Bring friends and make new friends. More people the bigger the pot. Simple game, one dollar table and 5 dollar tables. The winner of each game takes the pot.

You're not going to get rich but you will have fun. Happy Hour $4 Beer & Wine Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Zero Latency Bend, 1900 NE 3rd St STE 104, Bend. Contact: 541-617-0688. Zerolatencybend.com.

Gardening Fair Drop in to learn how to help pollinators in your garden, build a microgreens kit, watch a weaving demo using garden materials and more! On the Sisters Library Lawn. April 23, 11am-1pm. Sisters Library, 110 North Cedar Street, Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a

comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join a community of professional, novice, and aspiring stand-up comedians. The mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on material, and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community. Third Wed. of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $10.

Neuroqueer Meetup A safe place for neurodivergent, queer individuals to exchange with the goal of promoting exploration and sharing of experiences, as well as empowerment and connection to community. Every other Wed., 6-7:30pm. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@ baseatfranklin.com. Free.

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

Free.

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evening of singing...together! All voices are welcome. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging. Especially after over a year of keeping away from one another, this is a potent opportunity to come together. April 20, 6-7:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

RendezVan Back for a second year, RendezVan is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates our amazing community of RVers, campers and van-lifers who make the annual pilgrimage to Mt. Bachelor in the springtime to enjoy soft spring laps and sunshine. Families, skiers, riders and all travelers are welcome — dogs, too! Wed, April 20-April 24, 9am-5pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend. Free.

FAMILY & KIDS

16th Annual FANraiser Food from El

Sancho, drink from Humm Kombucha. On average, $100 provides FAN services to a child for an entire school year. During these unprecedented times, vulnerable FAN families will face worsening hardships. With your support, FAN advocates stand ready to help those in need.

April 22, 11:30am-1pm. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-693-5675.

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2022 Bend Bike Swap Join for the 9th Annual Bend Bike Swap! Buy, Sell, Volunteer!

Browse 100s of bikes and 1000s of cycling accessories. Produced by the Bend Endurance Academy to benefit tuition assistance programs. Item check-in April 22 10:30am - 4:30pm. April 23, 10:30am-4:30pm. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Contact: 503-333-7531. bikeswap@bendeduranceacademy.org. Free.

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive zoom puppet show! All ages welcome, 3 & under please be accompanied by a sibling or parent/caregiver to assist with interaction. Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: https://m.facebook.com/ acornartandnature/. Free.

Bend Girls AllRide Junior Shredders 5-Week Camps The Jr. Shredder 5-week

Camp is the foundation of the Girls AllRide program! This is where your shredder will learn and refine the foundational skills of mountain biking. The mission is to use mountain biking as a platform for youth to discover and build

confidence. Starts Tue, April 26, 3:30-5:30pm and Tue, Sept. 13, 3:30-5:30pm. Cog Wild, 255 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 480-343-7037. girls@ ladiesallride.com. $225.

Earth Day Children’s Book Re-Cycle

Drop off books your kids have outgrown and recycle them into the hands of kids without books of their own. We welcome current books, ages birth to teens, in good condition. Bend Chapter DAR will have a drop box in the garden at the Environmental Center April 23 only. April 23, 11am-2pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: dweber1000@gmail. com. Free.

Family Bird Walk Join local birders for

several hours of walking and enjoying birds and nature. Suitable for beginners and families or anyone wanting to become more familiar with Sunriver’s bird species. The focus will be on enjoying time in nature while curious and learning together about birds (and perhaps a few other creatures along the way). Sat., 9-11:30am.

Through April 23. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. $10.

I Can Make This Promise: Art Graband-Go Kits Edie was a prolific artist. She

drew landscapes, the dog Bruno and many other subjects. Try your hand at art with a Grab-andGo kit available at your local library branch.

Intended for children ages 6-11; supplies limited.

Taking place at all Deschutes Public Library Locations. April 23, 8am-4pm. Deschutes Public Library Foundation, PO Box 963, Bend. Free.

Kids Open Play The Kids Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful space for kids to stay active and have fun! There is both Toddler Open Play for the littles and Kids Open Play for kids– babies and toddlers are welcome too. The clean, bright and fully padded space is full of fun-filled movement Sat.-Sun., Noon-3pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. Kids Open Play 1-Pass $15 Kids Open Play 10-Pass $130.

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

a social, physical and developmental lens. You can attend this program online or in person.

Registration is required. Register by using the “Register Here” link above. Masks are required at all in-person library events. Tue., 10am.

Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The Eugene-based Cuchulain is a talented multi-instrumentalist who delivers smart-witted lyrics and easy listening instrumentation. His songs offer a fun view on life reminiscent of a less tropical sounding Jimmy Buffet. Cuchulain will be sure to entertain and provide a lighter worldview for the audience at Silver Moon Brewing Saturday April 23 from 4-6pm.

MINI-YOGI Moms / Dads / Grandparents and children (ages 2 - 5) will have a blast during these fun, upbeat yoga classes! Each class includes fun yoga sequences and games, partner poses, songs with movements, active story time and bubbles to help with kids’ development! No yoga experience necessary. Wed., 4-4:45pm.

Through June 22. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

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

Mom + Baby Yoga Classes Join other moms and babies (6 weeks - early crawlers) in classes where you will flow from pose to pose to help tone, stretch and strengthen your body while releasing tension, especially in your neck and shoulders. This is a great chance to meet other moms with littles! Thu., 10:45am-Noon Through May 12. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $110.

Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wed., 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

Parenting with Love & Logic Would you

like parenting to be fun and rewarding instead of stressful and chaotic? Love & Logic is the approach of choice with leading educators and parents worldwide. Practical tools & techniques will be introduced to help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with children. Thu, April 21-Thu., May 19, 5:30pm. Catalyst Counseling & Counsulting, 2445 NE Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-848-2804. debbi@catalystcounseling.co. $50.

Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop for Women

Cohort Meets Tuesdays May 10 - June 21 6pm-8pm via Zoom

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Keeping Kids Safe, Parents Successful, and Building Communities of Hope MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. We are the only program in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties providing therapeutic classrooms, parenting education services, and family support targeted at protecting babies and toddlers who are at significant risk for abuse and neglect. MountainStar envision communities across Central Oregon where child abuse and neglect are reduced and where parents are supported in nurturing their children’s emotional, physical, and intellectual development in a safe environment.

Even in the best of circumstances, parenting is hard. It can be close to impossible when other stressful experiences are happening – such as housing or food insecurity, mental health struggles, or a history of family instability. MountainStar families live with an average of 16 family stressors, and parents ask MountainStar for help because they want the best for their kids.

MountainStar’s therapeutic services provide crisis intervention at a critical time for families with young children. Children benefit from high-quality early care and education services that are enriched by trauma informed practices utilized in our therapeutic classes. Classroom-based services allow children to form and sustain relationships with their friends, peers, and adults, all of which are key to their development. We provide parents with crisis intervention, safety net services, parenting education, support through home visits and group activities, mental health services, transportation, respite care, and referrals to other organizations and agencies that can provide additional assistance.

MountainStar successfully keeps 99% of the children in our program safe from abuse and neglect.

Join us – Donate, Advocate, Volunteer – and together we will keep kids safe.

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Family Strengths and Struggles MountainStar families share common family stressors that are often exhibited in clusters.

Our staff supports families with insight from our Protective Factors Assessment.

Families share their most significant stressors and identify areas where they have increased confidence, for example, a more positive outlook for the future, feelings of cohesion in family identity, and ability to access a social support network.

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• Lacking adequate child supplies • Difficulty coping • No support network outside of MountainStar

• Lower income household • Under employed

Commitment to Children and Families Children at MountainStar improved in all areas of social-emotional development last year! By the end of the school year, over 85% of children were meeting or exceeding these developmental goals.

Remarkably, over 95% of all enrolled children were meeting or exceeding age-related expectations related to self-regulation and relationship building:

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At MountainStar, we focus on social-emotional development.

These skills have proven to be the foundation for a child’s future achievement, not only in school but in building healthy relationships that impact their work and family lives as adults.

We believe that our commitment to today’s children will create stronger communities tomorrow.

MountainStar is committed to building communities of hope.

We have started into MountainStar’s third decade with many goals around growth and expansion. Our commitments remain the same: helping children get the best start possible, strengthening families, and transforming communities. We are committed to helping children develop social-emotional skills – research shows that young children who learn these skills before starting kindergarten experience more success in school and throughout life. We are committed to connecting families to community resources including mental health support – we know families who feel supported have a stronger foundation for raising their children.

MountainStar’s long-term goal is to transform our communities – every child and family will have the resources and knowledge they need to thrive.

Until that day comes, we will continue to partner with families and other organizations every step of the way. This year, MountainStar continues our commitment through program expansion. With the help of both public and private funding, we are excited to share the growth of our La Pine program.

We purchase land and plan to open a new site by Fall 2022! Maren Palotay has been our outreach worker in this community since 2016, and she currently works out of her home. By this time next year, we will have a facility with two classrooms and at least four staff onsite each day. We will provide therapeutic classrooms, home visiting, parent education, and outreach services for up to 48 children and 200 family members each year.

MountainStar is excited to break ground and invites you to celebrate and participate in creating this new site for La Pine families. If you are not receiving our Newsletter, sign up today at mtstar.org and stay updated on our La Pine program.

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MountainStar’s goal is to change the future for children and families, with the hope of changing the future for our communities. We believe we can do this, and our belief is based on data. The Perry Preschool project started in the early 1960s with a group of preschool-aged children from low-income families. Children from participating families were randomly chosen to attend a high-quality preschool program with family support services (similar to a Relief Nursery model) for two years. The children were then released back to their neighborhood public school system and into their own separate lives. Their outcomes were tracked for the following 50 years and showed drastic differences compared to the control group. Things like lower involvement in child welfare and judicial systems, increased education and community involvement, and higher paying jobs combined together to create a $13 return for every $1 of initial investment.

Find more at highscope.org/perry-preschool-project/

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

… at MountainStar, it’s what we do every day, all year long.

We get involved with families facing tough challenges at a time when it matters most - the first 1,000 days of their child’s life. Children attend therapeutic early childhood classes d signed for babies and toddlers living in high-stress and chaotic homes and who typically do not get enough quality time with a responsive caretaker. Our staff and volunteers create a safe and predictable environment to respond to the unique needs of each child in our program.

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Westside Church

Crook County Library

Mark’s Episcolpal Church

Good Sheperd Lutheran Church

And a special thanks to the businesses across Central Oregon doing Diaper Drives this month!

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@legend_cider Ray’s Food Place @lapinecommunityhealthcenter @jeffersoncountylibraryor United Methodist Church Cornerstone Baptist Church @crookcolibrary Grocery Outlet Prineville Eastside Church Prineville Presbyterian Church

For more information, please visit our website at mtstar.org and follow us on social media!

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Star Party at Oregon Observatory at Sunriver Search the night sky for

nebulae, galaxies, star clusters, and planets at the A Novel Idea star party. This is an in-person program. Registration is required. The Observatory is open to the elements so please dress accordingly. April 22, 8-10pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

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Thrifty Thursdays @ Hoodoo Ski Area

Deep, cheap, and steep... Invest in the best in the Northwest Ski/ride/bike Hoodoo all day long for only $29. Thu., 9am. Through May 12. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-822-3799. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. $29.

Tween Yoga Tweens (age 8 - 12), connect with other like-minded yogis as you learn yoga flow sequences, strengthening and balancing yoga poses, as well as stress-reducing mindfulness techniques. Journaling and fun candle making activities are included. Thu., 4:15-5:15pm.

Through June 23. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Twinkle Toes Tap Learn the basics of Tap! This beginner class for ages 5-7 will tap their toes and learn the basic steps of tap. Class is designed for beginner tap dancer with little or no experience. Tue., 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 14.

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

FOOD & DRINK

Elixir Wine Group Restaurant Join for an elevated dining experience. Featuring Chef Josh Podwils creating French-inspired food using the best ingredients sourced from Central Oregon.

Dishes are paired with Elixir's portfolio of globally and locally produced wines. Book at Elixir Wine Company Reservations. Fri.-Sat., 6-9pm. Elixir Wine Group, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. Elixirwinegroup.com. $12-$40.

BEER & DRINK

Ballroom Thieves pairs lyrics that are honest and harsh alongside beautiful melodies. The band revives classic folk music tropes of questioning and criticizing the state of the world, while wrapping the criticism in an enticing package that forces listeners to stick around and peel back the layers. The group plays with Lady Lamb and Riddy Arman at Volcanic Theatre Pub April 22. The show is sure to create an unforgettable night of folk music.

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Monkless to the mountains is back! Flash your pass for $1 off your first drink. You just found the best aprés ski spot in town! Through May 31, 11:30am-9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-7976760. alyssa@monkless.com.

Props to Mother Earth An Earth Day Cel-

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tue. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.

ebration! Wine tasting with Bar Fiori. Seeds and crafts by Go Hive Yourself. Garden starts from Bend Urban Gardens. Sip wine and learn how to garden in the smallest of spaces and make your wild scape pollinator friendly. A fun and unique celebration of our amazing planet. April 22, 5-8pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend.

Contact: 541-525-5792. riversplacebend@gmail. com. Free.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried chicken

Wine Wednesdays Happy hour all day on

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in or take a bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the ‘Balla Bucket’ to get a Somm selected bottle of Champagne. Vegan and gluten free options available. Thu. noon. Through May 5. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend.

Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail. com. Prices vary.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wed. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer. com. Free.

Locals’ Night Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 Pints of core line up beers and $4 pours of barrel aged beers all day. Come down and sample what's new while also enjoying a brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that we won’t be chasing you out the door for! Come down and join the Silver Moon family every Monday! We will see you there! Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tue. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Monkless to the Mountain The moun-

Wine Wednesday. Come in for discounts on glasses, beers and apps! Wed., Noon-9pm.

Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ gmail.com.

ATHLETIC EVENTS 2022 Salmon Run One of Bend’s oldest

organized races and a local favorite! Kick off the 2022 race season with a true Bend tradition.

One of the first half marathons of the year in the Northwest, the Salmon Run is a testing ground for those looking to be a factor on the racing scene. Enjoy the cool temperatures and flat terrain as well as those crystal clear Central Oregon skies! April 23, 8am. Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Dr, Bend. $40-$80.

Bend Area Running Fraternity The group will run, maintaining social distance, along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mon., 5pm.

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

Planet Fitness Home Work-Ins Planet

Fitness is offering free daily workouts via livestream! The best part? No equipment needed.

Get your sweat on at least four times a day. Valid even for those without memberships! Visit the Planet Fitness Facebook page for more details.

Ongoing, 4-5pm. Free.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thu., 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.

Thursday Night Run Run through the Old Mill for around 3-5 miles, stay for food and drinks! Thursdays, 6-7pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

Adult Birdwalk Sunriver provides a variety of habitats and a rich diversity of bird species. Join birding experts to help you spot and identify local bird life. Saturdays, 8:30-11:30am. Through April 23. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. $10.

Crepuscular Critter Nature Walk Enjoy

an evening stroll along lake, forest and meadow habitats guided by a naturalist. Searching for nighttime residents of Lake Aspen and learning about all the crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife.

This family-friendly program is suited for all ages. Exploring along the trails will happen as the sun sets, so make sure to dress for the weather. April 22-23, 7:30-8:30pm. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. $5-$10.

Girls AllRide Free 30 min Intro Skills Clinic Join Saturday, April 23 at the Bone

Crusher Event at the Madras East Hills Trail System for a complimentary 30 min intro skills session and bike games for Girls Ages 9-15, for all levels. Times: 11am-noon and 2pm-3pm. Spots are limited. Sign up early at the event. April 23, 11am-Noon and 2-3pm. Madras East Hill Trail Head, E Ashwood Road, Madras. Contact: girls@ ladiesalride.com. Free.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join

CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. Participants will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join us for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

Signature Series-High Cascades 100 Training Plan Comprehensive 12-week bike,

strength, and flexibility program. Meet and greet at Cog Wild and go over the plan. Frequent

Have a burrowing rodent problem? Who you gonna call?

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EARTH DAY POTLUCK AND KIRTAN JOIN THE BEND BHAKTI COLLECTIVE

LET’S SING, DANCE AND CELEBRATE COMMUNITY FOR MOTHER GAIA DAY 4/22/22 NEW LOCATION - HERITAGE HALL @ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 230 NE 9TH ST BEND 97701 PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CUSHION FOR SEATING AND A PLATE WITH UTENSILS FOR POTLUCK

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feedback & answer questions related to your progress. Bike setup check. Online training program. Group rides and race course preview. April 25, 5pm. Cog Wild, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend.

Contact: 5413857002. info@cogwild.com. $350.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA) Meeting

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

Signature Series- Pump Track Magic

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance Move,

dance, play and connect more deeply with yourself and others. Facilitated to support you to let your body take the lead and move with what is moving in you. Everybody welcome, no experience necessary. No fancy dance moves or cool clothes required....you’re prefect just like you are. Wed., 6-7:30pm. Through May 1. Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend.

Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@ gmail.com. $20.

Signature Series-Rock and Roll Find flow and confidence in rocky technical terrain.

Instructors will break down obstacles like rock rollovers, small drops and technical climbs.

Session Funner tech and COD with a Cog Wild shuttle Thursdays, 9am-Noon Through April 28.

COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $225.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

Signature Series-Jumping for Oldies

Three-Week Progression Sessions

Master the trails with Cog Wild’s multi-week progression sessions! Cog Wild’s certified PMBIA coaches will teach you proper body position and the fundamentals of mountain biking with an intentionally planned series. Learn to ride the trails with confidence and graduate with a Shredder’s Degree from Cog Wild University! Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm, Mondays-Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm and Mondays-Tuesdays, 5-7:30pm. Through June 13.

COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $225.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

2022 Intuition Training! Having your intuitive gifts tuned up is so helpful in navigating life’s challenges. You’ll practice reading people’s energy fields, do chakra cleansing, meet your healing guides, and learn new ways of managing your life with strength and clarity. This is a 12-week class, every Wed 7-9 pm. Ongoing, 7-8pm. Contact: 510-220-2241. chylton2010@yahoo.com. $599.

Advancing Your Yoga Practice In this

special 4-week series students will deepen their understanding of asana (poses) with an emphasis on safe alignment, breath-work and yogic energetic principles including learning about the Chakras, Bandhas and Nadis. Be prepared to balance on your hands and go upside down! Not appropriate for beginners. Wed., 5:30-6:45pm.

Through May 25. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

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

Bend Pilates Bend Pilates is now offering a

full schedule of classes through Zoom! Sign up for your class on Mindbody.com and download Zoom. Prior to start you will receive an email invitation to join class. Be ready with mat, weights, roller, and/or band and login five minutes prior to class time. For more information visit bendpilates.net/classes/. Ongoing, Noon-1pm. $20.

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen

sits every Mon., evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45 to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm.

Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com.

Donations accepted.

Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure Become

your own hero. The Brazilian art form of Capoe-

This experiential yoga class explores vibration through movement, music and meditation.

Through the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes and drums we explore the healing journey of experiencing sound on a deep profound level. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort. All levels Welcome.

Tue., 7-8:30pm. Through May 31. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: 808-7830374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

Charley Crockett is a man that has lived plenty of life in his short 38 years. Crockett went from rising up out of the deep southern valley of San Benito, Texas, to cutting his performing teeth on the streets of New Orleans. This helped him develop a unique American sound and performance style early on. Crockett has been on a tear, releasing 10 albums since 2015, all without a big record deal. Crockett is an artist determined to excel at his craft on his own terms. He is redefining American roots music and transcends aspects of the country music genre to be at the forefront of a new wave of country musicians. Ride the wave as the Midtown Ballroom turns Honky-Tonk for the night on April 21.

ira presents opportunities to develop personal insights, strength, balance, flexibility, musicality, voice, rhythm and language by tapping the energy of this rich cultural expression and global community. Text 541-678-3460 for location and times. Tue.-Thu., 7:10pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 2535 NE Studio Rd., Bend. Contact: 541678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.

Coaching Group Build your dream life while

connecting to a supportive, motivating community. Clarify your goals - internal or external, immediate or long-term, self or other focused.

Learn new skills, techniques, and insights to make it happen! Led by Diana Lee, Meadowlark Coaching. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 914-9802644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-25.

Dance Meditation Transformation

Dance Meditation is a unique class where you dance and meditate. Joins for a 2-hour session to let it go through the dance and meeting new people. Thu., April 21, 1:30-3:30pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend.

Contact: 310-420-5873. seedofnothingness@ gmail.com. $20.

Deepening Self-Connection: Resonant Practices for Self-Care and Healing

Would it be wonderful to relax your body, and calm your nervous system, and from this new state, create a sense of clarity and inner peace?

In this class, you practice body-mind awareness strategies which helps you self-connect and provides insights to deeper truths. Choice of afternoon and eve class. Wed., 1-2:30pm and Wed., 6:30-8pm. Through May 18. Contact: 503-6805810. bethwm519@gmail.com. $120.

Diabetes Prevention Workshop Join as participants get active, lose weight and feel great together! This free, online diabetes prevention program is sponsored by Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments. Learn how to manage stress, improve your heart health, eat well and stay motivated! Tuesdays, 9-11am.

Through July 12. Contact: 541-876-1848. Free.

Dream Interpretation Group Your inner

consciousness is trying to communicate with your conscious mind all the time. It speaks to us in dreams and waking life in the language of symbolism. Facilitator Michael Hoffman has been interpreting dreams for the past 35 years.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation (East Side) This experiential yoga class

This approach draws on Jungian dream interpretation and spiritual traditions. Every other Tue., 6-7:30pm. Contact: 541-639-6246. michael@ naturalwayofbeing.com. Free.

explores vibration through movement, music and meditation. Through the use of gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, chimes, flutes, and drums we explore the healing journey of experiencing sound on a deep profound level. Please bring a yoga mat, cushion and blanket for max comfort.

All levels welcome. Wed., 7-8:30pm. Through June 1. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

Drop In Monday Meditation - open to all Join in the beautiful gardens for meditation

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

and healing! Mon., 6:30-7:30pm. Blissful Heart Wellness Center, 45 NW Greeley Ave, Bend.

Contact: 510-220-2441. cathleen@blissful-heart. com. Donation Based.

Energy Reset! There is a better solution for

burnout and fatigue than leaning on caffeine, sugar, sleep medications and anti-depressants.

Learn how from Naturopathic Doctor Emily Livengood and be on your way to a more vibrant life! April 21, 5:30-6:30pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary. net. $20.

Group: Emotionally Healthy Relationships Learn to command the respect you desire in your relationships. Exercises to help move difficult emotions into peace and ease. Transform challenging, present time emotions that show up in your relationships in ways that both heal the past and take better care of you in the present/ future. Tue., 5-6:30pm. Through April 26. Blissful Heart ~ Yoga Barn, 29 NW Greeley Ave., Bend.

Contact: 541-668-5288. nirmal@nirmalconfoti. com. $150.

In-Person Yoga at LOFT Wellness & Day Spa In-person yoga classes at Bend’s

newest yoga studio! Tuesdays: Vinyasa with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Thursdays: Foundation Flow with instructor Kelly Jenkins. 5-6pm. Limited to five participants. Schedule online or give us a call to reserve your spot! Tuesdays-Thursdays, 5-6pm.

Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: 541-690-5100. info@ loftbend.com. $20.

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

(4 yogis max) yoga studio in Tumalo! One of the ways we raise money is through yoga classes.

So, come support your health and a great cause!

Check the schedule below for dates/times.

Private one-on-one available too! First class $5 Off with code: GetSomeYoga. Mondays-Fridays,

appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. The gradual, gentle and simple movements help facilitate healing and improve motion, flexibility and balance. The entire class can be performed in a wheelchair or a chair. Any student may sit for all or part of the class. Half of our time is gentle warm-ups. “Tai Chi for Health” classes are traditional moves, modified and adjusted by Dr. Paul Lam and his team of medical experts. We also explore using our knowledge of Tai Chi to help us stay safe and balanced, as seniors. Mondays-Wednesdays, 9-10am. Oregon Tai Chi, 1350 SE Reed Mkt Rd Ste 102, Bend.

Contact: 541-389-5015. $55-$65.

Tai Chi with Grandmaster Franklin The focus is on the individual. Franklin teaches the original form as it was taught in the monastery: unchanged—Taoist Tai Chi Chuan 108 movements. This holistic approach focuses on the entire body as well as the mental and spiritual aspects. Each movement is fully explained.

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

The Vance Stance / Structural Reprogramming Is pain preventing you from

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

Yoga Mama Classes In this rewarding

4-week in-person yoga series designed specifically for moms with younger kids, ages 5 and under (but no kids allowed during classes.) We will develop a yoga and mindful practice that will build strength and flexibility for your mind and body and help balance out your emotions.

Saturdays, 10:30-11:45am. Through May 28. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $110.

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Develop a more dynamic riding style by taking pump track skills to the trail. Improve your body movements to become a more stable, powerful and capable rider. April 21, 3-6pm. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-3857002. info@cogwild.com. $100.

For the experienced rider, age 30+, who didn’t get around to hitting jumps when youth was on their side. Students will spend day #1 mercilessly drilled in safe fundamental technique on jumps. Day #2 has students applying their new skills at the local jump zones, The Lair, Whoops and Phils. Two two day sessions. Mon, April 18, 4:30-6:30pm, Thu, April 21, 4:30-6:30pm, Tue, May 10, 4:30-6:30pm and Thu, May 12, 4:306:30pm. Cog Wild, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend.

Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $150/2 days.

9:30-10:30am and 11:30am-12:30pm. Love Thy Camp, 20039 Beaver Lane, Bend. Contact: 541948-5035. info@lovethycamp.com. $20 Drop-in.

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By Trinity Bradle

Courtesy of Wren and Wild website

Mandy Butera and daughter Carly Olinger are the mother-daughter duo behind the Bend-based clean beauty business, Wren and Wild. Their business takes customer service to the next level, by matching customers with products that align with lifestyle and values. Wren and Wild offers over 70 clean beauty products, and they research them all so customers don’t have to. All Wren and Wild products have been tested and personally tried by the business owners. The brands they sell are also cruelty-free and continuously working toward practices in sustainability. We had a chat for our Earth Day edition.

Source Weekly: Tell us a bit about Wren and Wild.

Mandy Butera: Hi! We’re Mandy and Carly, a mother-daughter duo with a passion for elevating industry standards with clean beauty that works. When you choose products as effective as they are wholesome, you’re choosing yourself and the planet. Think of us as your personalized clean-beauty boutique meets a best friend and biggest fan. We test, research and make sure each product is safe, effective, and nurturing so it works hard for you: every season, every time.

SW: Why should someone make a switch to clean beauty?

MB: There are so many amazing brands that now produce beautiful skincare and makeup products that are cruelty free, and without the toxic ingredients you find in conventional beauty brands. The best part about shopping in our store is that we have researched and created relationships with our brand makers. We know exactly what is in every product that we carry, and we have personally tried every single one of them. We have done the research, so you don’t have to worry.

SW: How does it feel to own this business with your daughter?

MB: It is a dream come true. Every day I get to connect with my daughter and work alongside her as we plan new initiatives for our clients. We both love what we do so much it doesn’t really feel like work; rather, it is living a wellness lifestyle together and bringing that experience to our clientele.

SW: How did the two of you get interested in clean beauty?

MB: Well, that is a long story with a lot of history. To keep it short, I (Mandy) was an account executive for a large cosmetic corporation and Carly, my daughter, grew up in this world. Along the way we used to plot out all kinds of entrepreneurial ideas; we had some pretty hilarious ones and still have more on the backburner. At the beginning of COVID, though, Carly’s business in Texas really struggled to survive due to shutdowns. So, we made the decision to really invest in our family by hiring family members to help weather the storm. Carly came on board to manage all our social media and backend e-commerce.

SW: What are some of your favorite products?

MB: This is always a great question because we have so many. My favorite products include Vintner’s Daughter Essence and Serum. Carly’s favorites are Westman Atelier Bronzer and Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40.

SW: How does it feel to be able to provide the community with these clean products they can really trust?

MB: It feels like a gift to be able to share with our community our love of clean beauty. Our makers are constantly finding new ways to be eco-friendly while delivering skincare and makeup that is highly effective. We are also thrilled to share that we are members of Pact Collective which is a nonprofit organization that collects hard to recycle beauty packaging so that it (or its parts) is diverted from landfills and put to its highest and best use. We collect these hard-to-recycle items in our store while rewarding our clients to participate.

Wren and Wild

112 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend Wrenandwild.com

Mom and daughter Mandy Butera and Carly Olinger take on the clean beauty industry.

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Variety is the Spice of “The Cascades 10”

Short play series has the bases covered Photos by Elizabeth Warnimont

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f variety is what the selection committee was looking for when they gleaned just nine plays from the more than 25 submitted for this year’s “Cascades 10” short play festival, then they succeeded in their task. This year’s array spans the gamut of genres, from philosophy to farce, situation comedy, relationship dynamics—and a stagehand eating cookies off the floor.

“Three of them were students of mine,” says playwright Cricket Daniel, whose “A Ferry Tale” is also part of this year’s lineup. Daniel teaches a playwriting class through Cascades Theatrical Company. “We watch them go from idea to a onepage outline, to being a whole 10-minute play, over the course of six weeks.” Former students Sara Friedman, Patrick Blute and Gloria Hegidio all have plays in the show.

“We try and keep them as minimal production-wise as possible,” producer Ramya Hipp says of the criteria for submissions, solicited by mailing lists, social media and word of mouth to Pacific Northwest playwrights each year. The works are all new, never-before-performed and focused on characters and their dynamics rather than an involved story line, she says. “It’s pretty half and half as far as comedy and drama… well, maybe a little heavier on the comedy!”

Once the winning plays were selected, a pool of directors could choose their favorites. “Casting all happened in one day and was a lot of fun,” Hipp says. “We had around 30 actors to audition. They had some time to prepare, then they were rotated in to perform in front of the nine directors.” Once the directors made their top choices, the committee made the final selections.

In one play, siblings argue over an unlikely family heirloom left by a deceased parent. In another, a man and a woman meet on a ferry, but only one of them feels the love. A theater rehearsal is dogged with zany interruptions, and a mysterious agency seeks out speakers of idioms, hunts them down and demands payment – “I’d give my left arm for a trip to Cancun…”

In the opener, “Enjoy the Show,” by Annie Tappouni, a nervous volunteer (Emily Cady as Laura) spills on the stage, growing more and more emotional as the rest of the crew tries to lead her to a graceful exit. “Stella and Lucy” (playwright Susan Raley-Salas directing) takes place inside a car, as a newly widowed businesswoman (Teresa Rundle as Stella) is accosted by a stranger with a gun (Cindy Tolces as Lucy).

“From the Top,” written and directed by Zachery Ellis, takes the audience backstage to witness the many foibles of bringing a show together. In “Ferry Tales,” Professor Faith (Tori Nickels) is dogged by a smitten blog writer (Daniel Witty as Chance). Playwright Daniel says she was on a ferry boat when she got the idea for the play. “I’d never been on a ferry boat before,” she says. “I’m looking around at the people from all walks of life and I thought, there’s a story there.” The short play is actually one scene from a full-length play she’s currently working on, in which three separate encounters take place over the course of one 40-minute water commute.

A few of the works have a more serious tone, though each of them involves at least a little comedy. In “It’s a Big Universe”

by Ron McCracken, a middle-aged woman (Jenny Walker) tries to get a sullen teen (Riker Brewster) to open up as they share a bench in the park. An addict (Peetie McCook as Carl) struggles to make a buy from a new, young dealer (Julian Riker as Lenny) in Blute’s “Bad Habits.” The absurd “T.I.A.,” written and directed by Laura Lee Coffman, is both comical and terrifying: can they really collect an arm and a leg?

The Cascades 10 is a good way to try out being part of a theatrical production. Synopses for each play are posted

Emmy (Jennifer Matthey) holds onto "Harvey" as she helps her parents pack up the house.

Frank and Judith (Jared McVay, Mary Kilpatrick) discuss their father’s belongings in “Who Gets Harvey?”

online, then group auditions happen all in one day. Once the directors make their choices, a selection committee assigns the roles to match their choices as closely as possible. “Most people got to read from several different scripts, with different partners,” says Hipp. “I would recommend signing up for the newsletter to stay up to date on audition calls.”

The Cascades 10 show is expected to run about two hours or so, with one intermission after the first five plays. Refreshments will be available in the lobby before the show and during the break.

The Cascades 10

Fri. April 22- Sun. April 24 Cascades Theatrical Company 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend cascadestheatrical.org/ $27, Senior/Student $25

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Your New Favorite Bakery May Be Found Right Next Door Commercial homemade donuts are a thing in Bend

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magine coming home from a full day of work and instead of putting your feet up on the coffee table in front of that super comfy couch as you prepare for a Netflix marathon, you instead work ‘til midnight baking a cake for someone else. Maybe the details are slightly off. Maybe it’s Hulu and maybe instead the order was for scones. Or maybe it was for doughnuts. If you’re Shelley Palazzolo, that’s how your evenings have been spent ever since she launched Treeline Baking Co. I discovered her chocolate salted caramel doughnuts at Lone Pine Coffee. Palazzolo runs one of the three homebased Bend bakeries with wholesale accounts.

As a donut lover, sometimes it’s tough for me to keep it straight in my head that Treeline makes the doughnuts I get at Lone Pine and not Little Pine Donuts, which, unlike Treeline, exclusively makes filled doughnuts. In fact, unlike Treeline, which offers a range of cakes, tarts and other baked goods, Little Pine only makes doughnuts. Cream filled, matcha cream filled, Nutella filled, but essentially and exclusively Bismarcks or Berliners—or whatever you’ve come to call doughy pockets bursting with a creamy, sweet filling.

And then there’s Chalk to Flour, which, at this point, is Bend’s longest-running cottage bakery.

Chalk to Flour turns five this week but originally formed in San Diego before baker Kristina Serhan moved to Bend, meaning it has operated here since October, 2019.

How do these three home-based bakeries do so without a commercial— including commissary—kitchen? Oregon cottage laws and domestic kitchen licenses provide for making everything from cookies to cakes to scrumptious doughnuts without a store or kitchen. And while Central Oregon has some fantastic brick-and-mortar bakeries, you could say there’s a Foxtail-sized hole in the current market for beautiful, artisan sweet treats. The biggest bummer is that you can’t walk in and drool over racks of Chalk to Flour’s chocolate-glazed hazelnut-topped doughnuts, or Little Pine’s vanilla-filled crème brûlée doughnuts or Treeline’s pineapple-glazed, shredded coconut-topped doughnuts.

Treeline does have a pair of outlets for Palazzolo’s morsels; aforementioned Lone Pine Coffee and Blissful Bodhi, as well as a table at the Northwest Crossing Farmer’s Market, which kicks back up in June. Palazzolo said her frangipane is her most popular seller at Lone Pine and, having ordered one, I can see why. They’re simple yet gorgeous; buttery yet chewy tarts with squares of rhubarb and ginger and almond baked in. Her most popular order for pickup (and limited delivery) is the mixed box, which customers can preview through her

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Above, a box of happiness from Treeline; below, more happiness with glazed pineapple and shredded cocounut.

weekly Instagram post. Last week’s Easter box featured five delicacies including a carrot-pecan cake slice, a halva and chocolate chip cookie and, of course, that pineapple coconut cake doughnut. But she said the best seller at the farmer’s market is her Mexican chocolate doughnut.

Palazzolo said she’s talked to Serhan about their similar enterprises.

“We want to grow a bit, but not sure how,” she said. “Brick and mortar means a lot of overhead. I did just get a new (second) stove. But I want growth to be word of mouth and grow organically.”

She also used the words side hustle.

For Serhan’s part, she recently posted, “I’ve decided to take a small step back over the next few months and will be taking on limited orders. Chalk to Flour is my happy place and I want it to remain my happy place. Lately, the added stress from working two full time jobs has been weighing on me heavily.” She had told me separately that while she no longer aspires to open a storefront, “maybe one day.”

Added Serhan, “I love the talent this city has to offer and there are plenty of sweet tooths to go around. I say we definitely need more bakeries, or niche dessert shops with different offerings than the typical doughnut.”

Check them out on Instagram

@chalktoflour, @littlepinedonuts and @treelinebakingco.

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FILM SHORTS By Jared Rasic  Your friendly local film reviewer’s takes on what’s out there in the world of movies.

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AMBULANCE: There’s only one way to know whether you want to see “Ambulance” or not: Does the thought of a 136-minute car chase excite you when lensed through the demented mind of Michael Bay? Yes, a lot of the “Transformers” movies are bad, but “The Rock” and “Bad Boys 2” are pretty awesome and car chases are delightful, so maybe it’s time for us to let the Bayhem into our heart. Regal Old Mill

THE BAD GUYS: Sam Rockwell as an anti-hero wolf who, along with his team of thieves, starts pretending to be a good guy in order to eventually get away with bad guy stuff. With a voice cast featuring Marc Maron, Zazie Beetz, Craig Robinson, Richard Ayoade, Awkwafina and more, this is the most irrationally excited I’ve been for an animated film in a long time. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE:

Martial arts, sci-fi and mind-f*ck combine for this jaw-dropping showcase of the brilliant Michelle Yeoh and the unsung comedic chops of Jamie Lee Curtis. From The Daniels, this is a breathtaking work of imagination that uses cinematic techniques we haven’t seen since the heyday of Spike Jonze and Michele Gondry. Regal Old Mill

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE: I’m not sure if anyone is still invested in this

franchise, but Jude Law has been giving a pretty wonderful performance as Dumbledore, so I’m definitely along for the ride. There are a lot of cool thematic ideas happening in this series, so here’s hoping this continues the trend. It’s also just nice to be back in the Wizarding World. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins

FATHER STU: Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson in the

faith-based true story of a boxer turned priest and directed by Mel Gibson’s current girlfriend. Nope.

Just nope. Don’t wanna. Regal Old Mill

THE LOST CITY: The combination of Sandra Bullock,

Channing Tatum and Brad Pitt in a romantic adventure along the lines of "Romancing the Stone" means I’m there for it. When Tatum leans into big, dumb and goofy he’s a damn riot, and Pitt’s flowing hair and swarthy heroics make this look like a blast.

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MORBIUS: Jared Leto “stars” as a scientist who becomes a vampire superhero. This will be connected to “Venom” and the Tom Holland “Spider-Man” movies, so that was enough to make me sit through Leto trying to method-act his way out of a paper bag. It wasn’t worth it. Regal Old Mill

MOTHERING SUNDAY: A romantic drama set in the 1920s starring Olivia Colman and Colin Firth sounds like a cure for exactly what ails me. Written by Alice Birch, the mind behind the staggeringly great “Lady Macbeth,” this looks like another fascinating character study. Regal Old Mill THE NORTHMAN: From Robert Eggers, the director

of “The Lighthouse,” comes this epic Viking revenge saga filled with some of the most insane visuals we’ve seen in years. As excited as I am for the movie itself, I’m mostly just elated to see Bjork acting again since her 2000 breakthrough “Dancer in the Dark.” Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: I have it on trusted au-

thority that this one is better than the first and has an all-time great comedic performance from the now (possibly?) retired Jim Carrey. Full disclosure, I used to work with one of the writers on this film and consider him a friend but would be excited for another great Jim Carrey role either way. Regal Old Mill, Odem Theater Pub

THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT:

In spite of his rage he’s still just Nicolas Cage. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House

UNCHARTED: What if Tom Hanks from “The DaVinci Code” murdered people and was good at climbing?

Regal Old Mill

X: A group of filmmakers head to a cabin in the

woods in the ‘70s to film a porno, and horrible things happen. This is from director Ti West who knows how to deconstruct a genre better than most, so expect this to be an intelligent and intense horror flick with some solid acting and gory goodness. Tin Pan Theater

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Between the Lines SCREEN Weed Building a new stoner movie canon

By Jared Rasic

“True Romance (1993)” This is what I mean by a perfect hybrid: a beautiful love story, a badass action flick and Brad Pitt playing one of cinema’s greatest stoners, Floyd. Written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by the late, great Tony Scott (he did this between “The Last Boy Scout” and “Crimson Tide”) this is an unheralded treat for those looking to enhance their flower power.

Available for rent on Amazon.

Stoniest Line: “Hey! Get some beer… and some cleaning products.”

“Saving Grace (2000)” A smart and touching (and slyly funny) British sweetness machine, “Saving Grace” follows a middle-aged widow thrown deeply into debt after her husband’s suicide.

She teams up with her gardener (the always wonderful Craig Ferguson) to grow an amazing new strain of cannabis and restart her life from the soil up. A mellow heart-warmer that never threatens to become too cheesy or condescending. Available for rent on AppleTV. Stoniest Line: “I’m glad to see she’s keeping up the village tradition of total contempt for the law.”

“A Field in England (2013)” If you need some trippy intensity in your head, “A Field in England” is a black-and-white psychological mind-f*ck set during the mid-17th Century English Civil War. A group of deserters who barely know each other end up in a field tripping on hallucinogenic mushrooms and searching for buried treasure. That’s the whole movie. This is dark and strange with some of the pitchest-black comedy this side of the Russian masters, but it captures the essence of psychedelics better than any movie I’ve seen outside of “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.”

Stoniest Line: “I shall consume all the ill fortune which you are set to unleash. I shall chew up all the selfish

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’ve said it before, and I know I’ll say it again: We need better stoner movies.

For the last three 4/20’s in a row, I’ve been trying to come up with a new and improved stoner canon, something better than a random Cheech and Chong movie or “Half Baked,” smarter and more brain expandy than “Grandma’s Boy.” See, my co-workers and I just had this conversation a few days ago that there are basically two different types of stoner movies: ones about people that are high and ones to watch while you yourself are high.

Sometimes those two types coalesce beautifully into the perfect (heh) hybrid of both (“The Big Lebowski”), but most times we have to make do with one or the other. We deserve to be taken on a journey of the mind as well as finding a random giggle at a fart joke. Stoners contain multitudes, and so do these movies that I think find that combination of sweet and savory. They’re like peanut-butter-dipped Rice Krispie treats with prime rib on them. You get it.

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“Inherent Vice” is just one of the great new Stoner Movie Canon films to choose from.

scheming and ill intentions that men like you force upon men like me and bury it in the stomach of this place."

“Inherent Vice (2014)” The plot of this is just as meaningless as “The Big Lebowski” as a haplessly stoned private investigator gets pulled into a massive conspiracy involving ex-girlfriends, kidnapping, mind-control, violent cops and

the grimy backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles. Imagine if “Chinatown” had too many edibles and ended up paranoid in a dark alley and you’ll have an idea of the tone of this madcap marvel.

Stoniest Line: “Like Godzilla says to Mothra, man, let’s go eat someplace.”

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“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth….”

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wo years have gone by since the beginning of the Covid pandemic—500+ days of canceled events and closures, mandates and restrictions. During the initial lockdown many adventurous people looked closer to home for ways to escape. Although “stay-cations” are nothing new, there remain hidden gems and long-forgotten-about areas to explore, sometimes only an hour or two away from home base in Central Oregon. Now that the price of petrol has skyrocketed, it’s prime time to rethink our time off, and lean in a bit heavier on alternative ways to explore.

Bend is a bicycle town, and with 500 miles of singletrack (plus seemingly unending dirt and accessible gravel roads), adventure opportunities await, literally out the front door. Most know the beloved Phil’s Trail network, but have you ever thought about or attempted an overnight route? Who doesn’t like camping out under the stars? Head out east, west, north or south for a multitude of loops, out-and-backs, shuttle, solo or supported endeavors. With late season snowstorms stacking up, many higher elevations routes are still closed, so plan accordingly.

There are dozens of routes to explore on a myriad of online platforms, many of them starting within an hour of Bend.

Short routes are great for the day and can also be combined with others for a longer outing or possible overnighters.

GPX files are available to download to your GPS computer or phone, making route planning a much easier task than plowing through paper maps. Check out Dirty Freehub and bikepacking.com to get started.

Want to go bigger? Many regard the six to seven days of the Oregon Outback route one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest. Starting in Klamath Falls and heading toward the northern border, the route takes riders to some amazing places. It’s not for the faint of heart, however.

Oregon Outback contributor Donnie Kolb says, “The Oregon Outback route links up a handful of must-see, but rarely visited parts of the state. Expect desolation, extremely limited water and services, and some of the most beautiful riding in Oregon.”

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Whether solo or with a group, a self-propelled, two-wheeled journey can take a rider to some of Central Oregon's most beautiful spots.

Pacific Crest Trail, the Oregon Timber Trail is a massive undertaking. Most riders take smaller bites out of the route, but the 669 miles of the OTT is enough to keep one busy for much of the summer and/or for years to come. Designed around a mountain bike experience, the route is broken into four distinct tiers, with most riders allowing 20-30 days to complete the entire system. The Deschutes Tier, starting at Waldo Lake, covers 113 miles and is manageable in three to six days.

For those with plenty of time and needing a bit of a road trip, both the Ochoco and Strawberry Mountains, areas, more known for four-wheeling and hunting, have a growing number of biking routes. One could easily design weeks’ worth of exploration on the endless double and growing single track routes throughout. Search the U.S. Forest Service website under MOUNTAIN BIKE, for a list of options. Hint: Check out the zones around Prairie City, the North Fork Malheur and North Fork John Day; they are wonderfully beautiful areas, with ample camp and bike options, that see far less traffic.

General notes: Bike rides don’t have to be races, epically physical or mind-bendingly difficult. Take the slow lane, stop for pictures and find the perfect spot for a camp. Take a Tenkara fly rod and flip flops. Snack. Often. Always remember that riding a bicycle should be fun…mostly. Hardtail mountain or drop-bar gravel bikes are the norm for bike packing and adventure riding. Fatter tires give better grip and keep your ride plush, while adding bags gives you room for food, clothing and overnight gear. E-bikes are increasingly popular but are not allowed on every trail.

Understand the regulations for each and every trail you intend to ride before setting out. Practice Leave No Trace principles. Explore. Be nice. Make friends.

Check out these sites to find routes that let you roll out right from your doorstep: • ridewithgps.com • dirtyfreehub.org • bikepacking.com • traveloregon.com • fs.usda.gov • oregontimbertrail.org

It should come as no surprise that outdoor enthusiasts of Central Oregon may have a bit of a gear consuming problem. One of the positive aspects of this consumption is that garages fill up quickly, which means used gear is always on the loose around town.

There are several robust used outdoor equipment stores in town and Craigslist can be a rabbithole of looking for gems of used gear. Seasonally, there are also celebrations of the coming of new outdoor activities through annual gear swaps. For spring this brings the annual Bike Swap organized by Bend Endurance Academy.

The bike swap was created by Ryan McGlone, a rider for the local Boneyard Bike team, in 2018. Proceeds from the event have always gone to helping youth outdoor programs such as Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation and Bend Endurance Academy.

Proceeds also contribute to Commute Options, a local group committed to finding alternative transportation options that aid in community mobility and health.

The swap aims to provide cycling opportunities for all Central Oregonians and has an assortment of mountain, gravel, road, cyclocross and beginner bikes available. There is a safe test riding course on-site with participants requiring a helmet to sample out the bike of their choosing.

Those interested in volunteering can contact ann@bendenduranceacademy.org. The event takes place at Thump Coffee’s Northwest Crossing location. This is an outdoor event so dress accordingly in case this April winter decides to stick around!

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Forested areas are either coniferous or deciduous biomes. The conifer forest dominates the western side of the continent. Here greenery persists year-round in the needle-like leaves of giant gymnosperms, or cone producing plants. In the eastern part of the continent swaths of color occur in trees like oak and maple that will lose their leaves yearly.

The middle of our continent was a prairie biome. In this area, species of large grasses were the most prevalent living thing. The soil in these regions were rich with biodiversity and organic material owing to grasses’ fine clingy root masses that stabilized its moorings against erosion. In North America this region is the most agriculturally productive. Over the last 100 years the tall grasses have been replaced by agricultural grasses such as corn, and legumes like soybeans. Less than one-10th of 1% of the original prairie biome still exists.

Each of these biomes is usually defined by weather patterns and how plants and animals within a weather zone have been shaped to take advantage of various resources. Understanding this interplay is what we call ecology. At the heart of it all, each ecosystem or biome is a collaboration of working parts creating a system that is adapted to succeed and sustain.

Zooming out from any specific biome, there is ultimately just one: the Earth itself. That ecosystem/biome shares the same principles of any of the smaller classifications. It is a collective of working parts and those parts sustain each other in a myriad of ways.

April 22 has become a worldwide celebration and reaffirmation of the importance of this endlessly wonderous ecosystem we call Earth. From the initial “wake up” call to action in the early 1970s, Earth Day has brought people to work together and adapt for the greater good of the planet as a whole. This year’s theme for Earth Day is Invest in the Planet.

Whatever you choose to do to celebrate Earth Day, let learning be a part of it.

Learning the details of how a wetland or a forest fit together is inspiring beyond any words that can be written. A group of organisms that creates the tapestry of life is the result of innumerable trials all leading to a beautiful balance. Each mutation or adaptation is tested by the environment in which they must exist until settling into a pattern that works—which is the beauty of Earth. Happy Earth Day! Courtesy Unsplash

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umans excel at classification. One of the wonderful tricks of neurocognition is finding similarities and patterns. Classification is the process by which things are differentiated so that similar things can immediately be recognized and with a basis of understanding established. Aristotle, the Greek philosopher and polymath, had some of the earliest definitive writing classifying and categorizing ecosystems and the organisms therein.

Today we often study “ecosystems” or “biomes” when trying to understand how plants, animals, weather and soil types all interact within a geographical location. These areas of interdependence are simplified by the predominant vegetation types therein. For example, certain types of leafy trees grow only if there is enough water and the temperature is correct—hence they are known as deciduous forest biomes. Other plant types colonize dry and arid climates, and their adaptations reflect where they succeed so we have “shrub land” or desert biomes. In either case, affinity for a certain climate allows certain plant types to dominate an area which creates a myriad of interconnected life with similar or complementary adaptations. The beauty is in the balance, the intricate interplays within each classification.

North America has several major biomes.

In the northern reaches of the land mass, tundra is the dominant biome. Treeless tundra is a windswept world colonized by low-growing shrubs, grasses and lichens which do not require deep roots. Animals here travel far to take advantage of scant, ephemeral food sources. They are also well insulated to survive months of below-zero temperatures.

Geographically below the tundra is a forest of hardy conifer trees which are capable of sustained freezing temperatures and low levels of annual rainfall; this is often called the boreal forest. The spruces and pines here, and other plants their forest canopy allow, provide crucial food and shelter for many species of birds during breeding season. Some 325 different species of birds use the taiga forest as their nursery.

In a desert biome evaporation exceeds the amount of annual precipitation. This means plants and animals living in these particular areas have adaptations which allow them to conserve water. They are dominated by shrubs or succulents. The majority of North American deserts endure cold winters and hot summers, making them more conducive to shrubbery. Animals here have adaptations to extreme

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If you’re looking for a place to knock back a pint without breaking the bank, let these locals’ nights give you a place to start. It’s far from a comprehensive list, but it’ll get you going.

MONDAYS Start the week off with a healthy dose of Silver Moon at its Locals’ Night Mondays. OK, it’s actually all day, but get $3 pints in honor of the start of the week.

TUESDAYS • Locals’ Day at Bevel Every Tuesday is Locals’ Day at Bevel Brewing, where thirsty patrons can get $4 beers and ciders, and $1 off wine all day. Also, food cart specials! Come back the next day and get $2 growler discounts on Wednesdays.

• Cross Cut Warming Hut Locals’ Day Fire pits and beer, anyone? Every Tuesday is Locals’ Day at Cross Cut Warming Hut, where locals get $1 off regular sized draft beverages.

• Locals’ Night at Bend Brewing Company Get $4 pints at your favorite riverside brewery, Bend Brewing Company, Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAYS • Boneyard Locals’ Day Boneyard Beer offers a host of specials for locals on Wednesdays at its pub. Get $8 Royal with Cheese and Fries, $1 off crowlers and pints, $2 off growlers and $15 pitchers at the pub on Division Street. Also, get three crowlers for $13 at the Boneyard Taproom.

Wine Wednesdays at Flights While not limited only to locals, Flights Wine Bar still has you covered with discounts on Wednesdays. Wine Wednesday includes happy hour all day, where you get discounts on glasses, beers and appetizers.

ANYTIME Monkless to the Mountain After a day on the mountain, drop in to Monkless Belgian Ales for its Monkless to the Mountain discount. Show your ski pass and get $1 off your first drink, through May 31.

Locals Fest at Cascade Lakes Cascade Lakes Brewing Company is offering a whole event for locals on April 30. Locals Fest features live music, free food, a raffle and other prizes—and of course, beer. Get more information on the Cascade Lakes Brewing Facebook page: facebook.com/ CascadeLakesBrewingCo/

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): I recommend you adopt a limitation that will enable you to claim more freedom. For example, you could de-emphasize your involvement with a lukewarm dream so as to liberate time and energy for a passionate dream. Or you could minimize your fascination with a certain negative emotion to make more room for invigorating emotions. Any other ideas?

You’re in a phase when increased discipline and discernment can be liberating.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Imagining anything is the first step toward creating it,” wrote author and activist Gloria Steinem. “Believing in a true self is what allows a true self to be born,” she added. Those are excellent meditations for you to focus on right now, Taurus. The time is ripe for you to envision in detail a specific new situation or adventure you would like to manifest in the future.

It’s also a perfect moment to picture a truer, deeper, more robust version of your beautiful self—an expanded version of your identity that you hope to give birth to in the coming months.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini author William Butler Yeats won a Nobel Prize for Literature, so I conclude he had considerable talent and wisdom. But he cultivated interests and ideas that were at variance with most other literary figures.

For example, he believed fairies are real. He was a student of occult magic. Two of his books were dictated by spirits during séances. In the coming weeks, I invite you to draw inspiration from his versatile repertoire. Welcome knowledge in whatever unusual ways it might materialize. Be eager to accept power and inspiration wherever they are offered. For inspiration, here’s a Yeats’ quote: “I have observed dreams and visions very carefully, and am certain that the imagination has some way of lighting on the truth that reason has not, and that its commandments, delivered when the body is still and the reason silent, are the most binding we can ever know.”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You know what’s always good for your well-being? Helping people who are less fortunate and less privileged than you. To enhance your health, you can also fight bigotry, campaign against the abuse of animals, and remedy damage to the natural world. If you carry out tasks like these in the coming weeks, you will boost your vigor and vitality even more than usual. You may be amazed at the power of your compassion to generate selfish benefits for yourself.

Working in behalf of others will uplift and nurture you. To further motivate you, here are inspirational words from designer Santiago Bautista: “I am in love with all the gifts of the world, and especially those destined for others to enjoy.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “There is a moment in each day that Satan cannot find,” wrote author and artist William Blake. Here’s how I interpret his poetic words: On a regular basis, you become relatively immune from the debilitating effects of melancholy, apathy, and fear. At those times, you are blessed with the freedom to be exactly who you want to be. You can satisfy your soul completely. In the next six weeks, I suspect there will be more of these interludes for you than usual. How do you plan to use your exalted respite from Satan’s nagging?

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I suspect you will have the skills of an acrobat in the coming weeks— at least metaphorically. You will be psychically nimble. Your soul will have an exceptional ability to carry out spry maneuvers that keep you sane and sound. Even more than usual, you will have the power to adjust on the fly and adapt to shifting circumstances. People you know may marvel at your lithe flexibility. They will compliment you for your classiness under pressure. But I suspect the feats you accomplish may feel surprisingly easy and breezy!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A Tumblr blogger named Af-70 gives copious advice. From his wide selection of wise counsel, I have selected six tips that are right for your needs in the coming weeks.

Please study the following counsel. 1. “Real feelings don’t change fast.” 2. “Connect deeply or not at all.” 3. “Build a relationship in which you and your ally can be active in each other’s growth.” 4.

“Sometimes what you get is better than what you wanted.” 5. “Enjoy the space between where you are and where you are going.” 6. “Keep it real with me even if it makes us tremble and shimmer.”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Consider putting a sign on your door or a message on your social media that says something like the following: “I’ve still got some healing to do. While I’m making progress, I’m only partway there. Am open to your suggestions, practical tips, and suggestions for cures I don’t know about.” Though the process is as yet incomplete, Sagittarius, I am proud of how diligent and resourceful you have been in seeking corrections and fixes. My only suggestions: 1. Be bold about seeking help and support. 2. Be aggressive about accessing your creativity. Expand your imagination about what might be therapeutic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “To uncover what is hidden in my soul might take me a week or two,” my friend Allie told me. I told her she would be lucky if her brave and challenging exploration required such a short time. In contrast, some people I know have spent years trying to find what is buried and lost in their souls: me, for instance.

There was one period of my life when I sought for over a decade to find and identify the missing treasure. According to my astrological analysis, you will soon enjoy multiple discoveries and revelations that will be more like Allie’s timeline than mine: relatively rapid and complete. Get ready! Be alert!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A Thai cook named Nattapong Kaweenuntawong has a unique method for cooking the soup served in his Bangkok restaurant. At the end of each night, he saves the broth for use the next day. He has been doing that daily for 45 years. Theoretically, there may be molecules of noodles that were originally thrown in the pot back in 1977. In accordance with current astrological omens, I urge you to dream up a new tradition that borrows from his approach. What experience could you begin soon that would benefit you for years to come?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pisces-born Casimir Pulaski (1745–1779) was a Polish nobleman and military commander. As a young man, he fought unsuccessfully to free Poland from Russian domination. Driven into exile, he fled to America, arriving during the Revolutionary War with Britain in 1777. General George Washington was impressed with Pulaski’s skills, making the immigrant a brigadier general. He distinguished himself as a leader of American forces, exhibiting brilliance and bravery. For that excellence, he has been honored. But now, over two centuries later, his identity is in flux. DNA analyses of Pulaski’s remains suggest he was an intersex person with both male and female qualities. (Read more: tinyurl. com/PulaskiSmithsonian.) I bring this to your attention, Pisces, because the coming months will be a favorable time to question and revise your understanding of your identity. May you be inspired

by Pulaski’s evolving distinctiveness.

Homework: Make a guess about when you will fulfill your next sweet ambition.

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Let’s Talk About Contingencies Changes in 2022 on waiving inspections, appraisals you and your real estate agent need to know the very specific differences.

The first option is called “buyer’s waiver of inspection contingency” and allows the buyer to have the home inspected by a professional, but it is just for informational purposes and having checked that box in the contract, if the buyer wishes to terminate based on the inspection findings, they will likely lose their earnest money.

The other option is “buyer’s waiver of inspections and inspection contingency.” This option means you cannot inspect the property and have removed that contingency, meaning you cannot terminate the contract for that reason. I always recommend a buyer have a property fully inspected by a professional, but there are situations where it could be warranted.

The next big contingency that I have been hearing a lot about is the appraisal contingency, which exists only when a property is being financed and the lender wants to ensure they’re making a good business decision. When financing, the contingency states that the property must appraise at or above the agreed upon sale price. A buyer can “waive” the appraisal contingency, but that doesn’t mean the home will not be appraised by the lender. If the buyer waives the appraisal contingency and the property appraises for less than the agreed-upon price, the buyer must “bridge the gap” with cash. If a home with a purchase price of $600,000 appraises for $575,000, the buyer would have to bring $25,000. As always, consult with your agent about the specific contingencies in your contract.

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I wanted to take a moment to talk about some of the more popular contingencies that exist in most residential real estate sale agreements. A contingency clause “is a provision requiring a specific event or action to occur in order for the contract to be considered valid.” After a buyer and seller agree and have a signed contract, both have a set of obligations to meet before the transaction can close. These contingencies often allow a buyer time to conduct due diligence and can void the contract without penalty. This is not a comprehensive list, but rather a quick look at the more well-known ones.

The first thing that must occur after the contract is signed and escrow opened: The buyer must deposit any required earnest money in full by the date set. This money represents the buyer’s “good faith” to buy the property. The purchase and sale agreement outlines the rules of how and when the parties (buyer and seller and their agents) must perform their duties. So once the buyers make their deposit with escrow, they must move on to the next contingency in the contract.

The first major contingency often discussed is the inspection period.

In the state of Oregon, the standard time frame for an inspection period is 10 days; however, a buyer and seller can agree to any length. The reality is that in today’s competitive real estate market the shorter you can make the inspection period, the quicker that contingency can be removed. In 2022 some changes were made to the residential real estate sales agreement that allow a buyer a few options when “waiving the inspection.” This is very important, and