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14 Wednesday

General Duffy’s Waterhole Country Dance

Lesson/Line Dance We would like to thank our Sponsors, Bigfoot Beverage, Three Creeks Brewing, Avid Cider and Sunriver Brewing! 6pm. Free. Sisters Depot Wine-O Bingo What is Wine-O???? Our fun version of bingo. Grab a friend or significant other and join us for a great evening of fun!!! Wine-O is free to play and we give away prizes! Sisters Depot follows all guidelines for social distancing. Please wear your mask. 6:30-8pm. Free. Worthy Brewing Spring Sessions: Stacie Dread & Mystic of Broken Down Guitars Join us on the patio for live music with Stacie Dread & Mystic of Broken Down Guitars or watch the stream on the Worthy Facebook page! 6-8pm. Free.

15 Thursday

Bunk+Brew present High Desert Nights. 6am-9pm. No cover.

General Duffy’s Waterhole Sleepless

Truckers We want to thank our Sponsors, Bigfoot Beverage, Three Creeks Brewing, Avid Cider and Sunriver Brewing! 6:30pm. $10. Sunday Guitars Wave State: Live and Lucid Wave State is an eclectic mix of psychedelic rock, folk, alt country, hip-hop, and alien herbal healing. Expect covers of ever-lovable classics and fresh originals, straight out of the melody factory. Come prepared to be reborn. 7-9pm. $10. The Capitol Comedy at The Capitol IP is bringing the laughter back to The Capitol with another night of great comedy. Headliner: Chris Kemper. Featuring: Jodi Compton and Dillon Kolar. Special Guest: Mike Lindsey. Hosted by Katy Ipock.Masks required to attend. We will be collecting contact information from all attendees, along with adhearing to all guidelines from the State of Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority. 7:30-9:30pm. $30-$60.

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia Night at Bridge 99 Join us each Thursday at 6, for LIVE UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! Please continue following local health and safety guidelines. Free. Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House Thursday

in The Yard with Bobby Lindstrom - LIVE MUSIC! Some say his art is lost, but Bobby keeps it alive! Rock ‘n roll, blues, soul to Americana. His riveting original songs reflect the stories of his life, his loves & his quest to heal the world with music. Folk music & whistler don’t miss it! Food Trucks Onsite. 6-8pm. No cover. Dogwood Cocktail Cabin Oh Yess - A

monthly night OUT Join local LGBTQ+ community at Dogwood to giggle and greet, support and cavort. 21+ 7-10pm. Free. River’s Place Eric Leadbetter & Aaron Moore Two kick ass musicians playing together. You, drinking beer, outside in our huge yard enjoying the kick ass music. 6-8pm. No cover. Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon! Voted Best Trivia in Bend by Bend Magazine 2018 and 2019! Bring your friends, test your knowledge and compete for Silver Moon gift cards and prizes. 7-9pm. Free.

16 Friday

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House

High Desert Nights Feat. Michalis Patterson & Travis Walker High Desert Music Collective and

17 Saturday

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House

Bunk+Brew Presents: Saturdays in The Yard with Mystic Jake Mystic Jake is an impromptu fusion of country blues, tribal beats, and healing electronic energy. You wont want to miss the after show on this one. If your looking for a unique Saturday night experience go no further! Heated and covered igloos, bonfires, and heaters available for you to enjoy. 6-8:30pm. No cover. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy

at Craft Saturday Nights are made for laughter at Craft. Hosted by the co-owner, these shows are like being invited in Courtney’s living room as one of the family. Come down early and get dinner from their amazing menu. Hosted by Courtney Stevens, Co-Owner of Craft Kitchen and Brewery! Featuring: Jodi Compton, Carrie Reid and Katy Ipock. Special Guest: Fredrik Rydlun.Masks required to attend. We follow all guidelines from the State of Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority. 21+. Strong content expected. 8-9:30pm. $30-$50. General Duffy’s Waterhole Four

Bands for Trey We want to thank our sponsors Bigfoot Beverage, Three Creeks Brewing, Avid Cider and Sunriver Brewing 5:30pm. $20. Sisters Depot Bob Baker & Brian Odell Brian & Bob’s music is firmly grounded in the rock music they grew up with, incorporating funk, blues, and a bit of fusion flavor. They combine acoustic guitar, vocals & violin in original music & select covers for a sound

Courtesy Never Come Down

Worthy Brewing is bringing two members of the Portland-based bluegrass band, Never Come Down, to its stage this Sat., April 17, at 6pm. that’s truly unique! Their influences include Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, and David LaFlamme of It’s a Beautiful Day. 6-8pm. No cover. Worthy Brewing Spring Sessions: Crystal & Joe of Never Come Down Join us on the patio for live music with Crystal & Joe of Never Come Down or watch the stream on the Worthy Facebook page! Built on bluegrass instrumentation, Never Come Down’s sound is a blend of country, folk and soulful Americana. 6-8pm. No cover.

18 Sunday

River’s Place Sunday Brunch & Trivial Featuring brunch favorites, hot beverages, mimosas and brews too! Prizes to win, free to play. Please keep making up and safely distance. Noon. Free! River’s Place Dave & Melody Hill Playing fine guitar, close knit harmonies. Original Americana, Blues, Country & Southern Rock. With covers from Patsy Cline to Tom Petty and everything in between! 6-8pm. No cover. Silver Moon Brewing Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing! We host our famous bingo event every Sunday morning from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for good times and a chance to win some cold hard cash! 10am-1pm. Free.

19 Monday

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

20 Tuesday

Initiative Brewing Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond It’s UKB Trivia outdoors on the partially sheltered patio with gas fire pits. It’s free to play with prize cards to win! Event is on each week, weather permitting, so dress warm! Please maskup and keep distance. Free.

21 Wednesday

Midtown Yacht Club BINGO! At Midtown Yacht Club Join us for $1 and $2 games of Bingo! Winner splits the cash pot with SDH. Lot’s of fun prizes will be given out each round as well. 6-8pm. $1. Worthy Brewing Spring Sessions: Strong Alibi Unplugged Join us on the patio for live music with Strong Alibi unplugged or watch the stream on the Worthy Facebook page! Strong Alibi is a powerful band bringing their own brand of guitar based rock to songs you know and some you don’t but will love. 6-8pm. Free.

MUSIC

The Junebugs Livestream Join the folk-rock

jam band for a boot-stompin’ house party featuring fiery bluegrass and rockin’ renditions of the American songbook! Plus, patrons are invited to an exclusive Tower “After-Party” - must RSVP to receive the link. Thu, Feb. 18, 6-9pm, Thu, March 18, 6-9pm and Thu, April 15, 6-9pm. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. Free.

Sunriver Music Festival’s Young

Artists Scholarship Auditions Tune in,

advanced music students of Central Oregon, this is for you! Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship applications are due April 15th and auditions will be June 4-6th. To qualify, students must be a permanent resident of Central Oregon and perform at an advanced level. Mondays-Sundays. Through April 15. Contact: 541-593-1084. information@sunrivermusic.org. Free.

The Ultimate Oldies Show A locally-pro-

duced, syndicated, weekly, thematic two-hour radio show highlighting the music, artists, producers, musicians and cultural touchstones of the late 1940s through the late 1960s. Stories, anecdotes, chart information, interview clips and trivia complement the recognized, the long forgotten and the seldom heard rock’n’soul records of that memorable period. Fridays, 6-8pm. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: mikeficher@gmail.com. Free.

DANCE

Community Dance Break!Time for a break.

Come dance! Be inspired by others, the music, the energy. Wednesdays, 12:30-12:40pm. Contact: 541948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. Free.

Silver Swans: Adult Ballet Class!This is

an open level ballet-based class for 35+, where the instructor adjusts for all ages, abilities, and agility. Fridays, 8:45-9:45am. Through June 18. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $56.

Soul in Motion Sunday Gathering Drop

down from the commotion of your mind and be lead by your heart, hips, and feet in mindful movement and dance. A great way to connect more soul-fully with yourself and others. Everyone welcome! Sundays, 6:30-7:45pm. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

ARTS & CRAFTS

4th Friday Artwalk Showing the multi media paintings of Sandy Dudko with her great use of colors and imageries of trees. That bring you into there tranquility with a sense of peace. Annie Dyer has worked with clay to give you the feeling of holding nature in your hands. Mondays-Sundays, 11am5pm. Through April 25. Hood Avenue Art, 357 W Hood Ave., Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-719-1800. info@hoodavenueart.com.

Birds of Sunriver Come learn about the birds you see around your feeders, during walks and in the waterways around Sunriver. April 14, 4pm. Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver. Free.

DIY - Forge Basics *2 Week Series* Full

Description at DIYcave.com Wed, April 21, 5:308pm and Wed, April 28, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $139.

DIY - Monthly Jewelry Open Lab Full

description at DIYcave.com Mon, April 19, 6-9pm and Mon, May 17, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $15.

DIY - Welding Workshop Full description at

DIYcave.com Tue, April 20, 5:30-8pm and Tue, May 4, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. info@diycave.com. $69.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS

Around the Campfire: Hope for the

Future In celebration of Earth Day, join us for a discussion around the future of our planet and how we can inspire our kids to become stewards of the environment. April 20, Noon-1pm. Free.

Bring Back the Pollinators: What you can do to help support bees Get a glimpse

into the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators. You’ll learn about everything from pollinator-friendly gardening to community science, and much more. April 14, 4pm.

Build Your Own Terrarium Learn about

the care and feeding of air plants as you create your own mini Joshua Tree-inspired ecosystem. April 17, 1-2pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. free.

Envision Better Aging: How Can Central Oregon Adapt to the Needs of an Aging Population? How can we create an

age-friendly community? Think housing, transportation, life-long learning, intergenerational workforce and inclusive social connection. Tune in to learn about growing older better in Central Oregon. April 15, Noon-1pm.

High Desert Speaker Series: Stories

from the Sagebrush Sea Join Oregon Natu-

ral Desert Association for a virtual journey through the high desert with Ed Jahn, Executive Producer of “Oregon Field Guide.” April 20, 5:30-7pm. Contact: 541-330-2638. onda@onda.org.

PTSD: Symptoms and Treatment Discuss

the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and resources for evidence-based trauma treatment with Franchesca Scott, PhD in this virtual webinar. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/61510. April 19, 1-2pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

1981 Casablanca & Contemporary

Morocco In this virtual presentation Dr. Mahmood Ibrahim, Professor Emeritus of History, will highlight aspects of Moroccan history as a way of explaining the 1981 Casablanca riots and putting them in a contemporary Moroccan context. deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/61492. April 14, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Reaping What You Sow - Refugee

Caravans at the U.S.-Mexico Border Tom

O’Keefe of Standford’s Center for Latin American Studies, explores how U.S. policies shaped current immigration crisis. April 15, 6-7pm. Contact: 541312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Webcast: The Loneliest Polar Bear

Join Kale for a presentation on his work writing The Loneliest Polar Bear, exploring how polar bears became the poster children for climate change, how climate change is impacting the people living in the Arctic, and how the fate of polar bears is not theirs alone. April 21, 6pm. Free.

What Happened Before the Big

Bang? with Ethan Siegel. Ph.D. Dr. Ethan

Siegel will share how the last 40 years of research has uncovered what happened before – and beyond – the Big Bang, and where the frontiers of knowledge are today. April 20, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-383-7257. cgilbride@cocc.edu. $5.

WORDS

Call for Submissions: Central Oregon

Book Project Central Oregon Book Project is a collection of voices and stories from Central Oregon. Pieces may be prose, poetry, or other forms of writing. Maximum of 250 words for each submission. Must be about Central Oregon. April 1-May 31.

Classics Book Club We will discuss House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. Please visit roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom info. April 14, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Forum on Racism: How the Pandemic Has Disproportionately Affected the BILAPOC Community The COVID-19 pan-

demic has disproportionately impacted BILAPOC (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other People of Color) communities. Join panelists for this virtual forum on the pandemic and more April 19, 3-4:15pm. Free. Mystery Book Club We will discuss The Water Rituals by Eva Garcia Saenz. Please visit roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom info. April 21, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

RAB Middles Book Club We will discuss

“The Greenglass House” by Kate Milford (#1 in series). Please visit roundaboutbookshop.com for Zoom info. April 19, 6-7pm. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

ETC.

Fruit Beer 101 Everything you ever wanted to know about fruit beer! April 14, 6pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness

Clinic The Bend Spay and Neuter Project offers vaccinations, deworming and microchips at our walk-in wellness clinic. Saturdays, 9am-2pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10-$30.

VOLUNTEER

Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!

Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue! Located past Cascade Lakes Distillery, call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

CASA Training to Be A Voice for Kids

in Foster Care Free online training to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for a child in foster care in Central Oregon. Saturdays, 9am-12:30pm. Through May 22. Contact: 541389-1618. training@casaofcentraloregon.org. $0.

Join us: Become a Board Member At Sa-

mara Learning Center is seeking Board Members who are insync with our mission. This is a working board, with a 4hr/month commitment, including the official board meetings the 2nd Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:00. Join in at us02web. zoom.us/j/82760740333? April 21, 6-6:45pm and April 22, 6-6:45pm. Contact: 541-419-3324. info@ samaralearningcenter.org. Free.

Spring for Thrive Central Oregon Support

local businesses and Thrive Central Oregon by joining our very first community-wide fundraising event April 18-24, 2021! Three ways to support: Donate directly, bid on our online silent auction items or visit our favorite local businesses and give them some love! April 17-25. Contact: events@thrivecentraloregon.org.

Volunteer Central Oregon Board Fair At

this free, online event, forty Central Oregon nonprofit organizations will be offering opportunities for community members to serve on their boards of directors and leadership committees. volunteercentraloregon.org April 14, 4-6pm. Contact: 541-280-5757. betsy@betsywarriner.com. Free.

Volunteers needed! New Volunteer Orientations every Sunday at 10 am. Please

come and meet the herd and learn ways you can help out! Ages 8 - 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Sundays, 10-11am. Through Dec. 26. Equine Outreach Horse Rescue, 60335 Arnold Market Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-729-8803.

Volunteer Opportunity Volunteer at Mustangs

To The Rescue. Please call and leave a message. Mondays-Sundays, 9am-6pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541330-8943. volunteer@MustangstotheRescue.org.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The

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

GROUPS & MEETUPS

Bird Walk With Sunriver Nature Center

Walk with us on the wild side! Join Tom Lawler, expert local birder and nature photographer, to discover the rich bird habitats of Sunriver. Saturdays, 9am. Through May 1. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver. $10.

Courtesy Sunriver Nature Center

Get your binoculars ready for a morning walk with Sunriver Nature Center, full of wildlife! Every Sat., through April at 9am.

Dare to Lead™ Program Join Diane

Murray-Fleck, in this five-week online experiential course to help you develop courage-building skills and grow as a leader. Meets Wednesdays & Fridays, 4/21 to 5/21 from 9-11:30am. April 21, 9-11:30am. Contact: 541-383-7270. ceinfo@cocc.edu. $1295.

LandWatch Legislative Update Join us over

the lunch hour for an update on policies for Central Oregon’s lands, water, wildlife, and vibrant urban communities. April 15, Noon-1pm. Contact: 541647-2930 ext.807. caitlyn@colw.org. Free.

POW’r Hour with POW Central Oregon

Local Alliance Join us for some camaraderie and stoke. We’ll give an update on what is happening with the Local Alliance, provide time to discuss ideas and relevant topics, and most importantly share stories about the outdoors. April 15, 7-8pm. Contact: powcentraloregon@protectourwinters.org.

REDI News & Brews REDI News & Brews is an annual networking and investor outreach event that showcases the work REDI does for the Redmond community and Centra April 14, 4:30pm. Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond. $5-$20.

FAMILY & KIDS

Amelia’s World Puppet Show Join Amelia

Airheart Monkey & Miss Hannah for a fun & uplifting interactive zoom puppet show! Message ACORN School of Art & Nature on Facebook to request the zoom link. Fridays, 4-4:15pm. Contact: facebook.com/acornartandnature/. Free.

Baby Ninja + Me Cuties (10 months-24 months) plus adult will bond and have a blast during this unique yoga and ninja warrior class! Wednesdays, 11-11:45am. Through June 2. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per Child.

Born to Dance This Mommy and Me class is a fun and engaging introduction to ballet for ages 2.5 to 4! Saturdays, 9:15-9:45am. Through June 19. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $47.

Cascades Teen Theatre Spring Classes

Classes include, playwriting, creative writing, audition skills, backstage, and a One-Act Agatha Christie performance class scheduled to include 3 performances. Mondays-Thursdays, 4-6pm. Through April 25. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-389-0803. teentheatre@cascadestheatrical.org. Free.

Fantasy Ballet - An Online Ballet Class

for 4 to 6 Yr Olds Children are delighted to dance through all of the magical places while using their newly learned ballet steps. Mondays, 2:403:20pm. Through June 14. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $89. Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $54.

Intro to LEGO Robotics Build a LEGO robot

and program it to perform exciting missions. Tuesdays, 4-6pm. Through May 4. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@ campfireco.org. $100, financial assistance available.

Junior Shredder Four Week Camp

These mountain bike camps meet once a week for four consecutive weeks. The goal is to work on skills and get out for fun rides each week! Wednesdays, 3pm. Through Sept. 1. Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: cierra@ladiesallride.com. $175.

Kids Ninja Warrior Class Unique to Bend,

your kids (age 6-10) will gain amazing abilities through obstacle course training, climbing and fitness conditioning, and team motivation in our Kids Ninja Warrior classes. Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm, Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15pm and Thursdays, 5-6pm. Through May 27. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per child.

Kids Ninja Warrior Half-Day Camp Drop-

off the kids (age 6 - 12) on Wednesday afternoon’s after school for Half-Day Ninja Warrior Camps, they’ll get their energy out and their exercise in! Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Through May 26. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per child.

Learn to Code Learn to code your own program using Scratch, a block-based visual programming language ideal to grow basic skills and create fun programs and games. Wednesdays, 4-6pm. Through May 5. BendTECH, 1001 SW Emkay Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $100, financial assistance available.

Nano-Ninja Class Kids (age 4-5) will love making ninja warrior buddies as they develop fundamental coordination skills through obstacle-based gymnastics and climbing challenges in this 6-week series. Wednesdays, 5-5:50pm and Thursdays, 3:30-4:20pm. Through May 27. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per child.

Ninja Elite Class Kids (age 8 - 12) come increase your athletic performance through the exciting sport of Ninja Warrior! Tuesdays, 5-6pm. Through May 25. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $99 per child.

Ninja Night It’s Parent’s Night Out- that’s right come drop off your kids (age 6 - 12) for 3 hours of fun in our super-rad indoor Ninja Warrior play space. Saturdays, 6-9pm. Through May 15. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $22 per kid.

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