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Get ready for some fun in this issue of the Source Weekly. Jack Harvel explores Central Oregon’s UFO history in our cover story, and updates us on how the recent precipitation may have affected our drought situation in news. In Culture, we tell you about a new drag brunch series that, while sold out this time, is coming back monthly from here on out. Screen brings a much-anticipated review of “Everything Everywhere All At Once” from reviewer Jared Rasic. And while not entirely everyone’s idea of “fun,” the first of our two-part endorsement series for the May elections is found in the Opinion section. From all of us at your friendly, locally owned newspaper to all of you readers, we hope you enjoy the week!

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OPINION May Primary Endorsements 4

Voters will decide who they want to represent them at various levels of government during the November election, but before that are the primaries. In these, a handful of candidates are vying against those in their own party for the opportunity to appear on the November ballot. The Source Weekly’s editorial board has invited candidates in contested races—that is, those with more than one candidate from the same party running—to interview with us and share their perspectives. This week, we roll out our May primary endorsements in the local contested races. Next week, look for our endorsements in the crowded field for governor.

For more insight, check out our video interviews with each candidate, available on the podcasts and videos tab of bendsource.com.

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Tony DeBone for Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Pos. 1, Republican primary County commissioners handle the relatively mundane business of overseeing land use, the landfill, road maintenance, elections and the public health department, among others. It’s an important role, and one that requires the ability to listen to the concerns of rural, suburban and urban constituents in a county with more unaffiliated voters than those of any party. Imagine our surprise then when candidate Scott Stuart started off our endorsement conversation by talking about his concerns with schools—something outside the purview of county government here in Deschutes County. Stuart made waves in Redmond by passing out gift cards to students to encourage them to defy mask mandates. He’s also the person who dressed up as a Confederate soldier during a Redmond parade—a getup he also sports in a photo on his campaign site.

While Stuart is focused on Home Rule and interpreting the Constitution to ensure no future governor extends emergency powers as long as Gov. Kate Brown did during

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Jimmy Crumpacker for Congressional District 5, Republican primary Anyone throwing their hat into the race for Congressional District 5 is going to have the hurdle of introducing themselves to the constituency. As a newly redrawn district, even the Democratic incumbent has only represented roughly half of the people who now occupy his district. But among the five candidates running in the Republican primary, just two deigned to show up for their interview. Candidate John Di Paola canceled last minute. Candidate Lori Chavez-Deremer declined until the general election. Candidate Laurel Roses never responded at all, leaving Bendite Madison Oatman and sometimes-Bendite Jimmy Crumpacker to share their views.

Crumpacker’s previous campaign ads during his run in Congressional District 2 painted him as a gun-toting, Trump-loving candidate. This time, he’s presenting a more measured professionalism, focusing his campaign on standard Republican talking points like reining in government spending and inflation. He appeared well prepared in his approach to managing forest fires, mentioning the concept of using satellite technology to monitor fires and suggesting attacking even the smaller ones that are often left

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the pandemic, Tony DeBone is focused on the real—and yes, often mundane—business of county government, including getting a new courthouse built to help manage the needs of a growing population. He’s also supportive of the Joint Office on Homelessness created to tackle that growing issue.

Some Republicans will get stars in their eyes at Stuart’s ability to quote Scripture and the Constitution, all in the name of ensuring he will be able to give Deschutes County residents the far-fetched ability to govern themselves without the big mean state government getting involved. Unfortunately, Stuart isn’t rooting his campaign in the pedantic issues he would actually have control over. DeBone is less flashy, to be sure—but unlike Stuart, he accepts the results of the 2020 election, and as a county commissioner who also has the county clerk’s office and its elections division under him, that’s the kind of Republican we need during these times.

alone until they get bigger. While he has not served in public office, Crumpacker has the air of a Washington insider, having studied at Georgetown and touting his ability to raise lots of campaign cash. No doubt he would slide into the role of Congressman quite easily—and if he keeps his priorities focused on the financials and less on the more partisan hot-buttons, he may be able to represent this district adequately.

Oatman, a construction worker, is in this race largely to advocate for medical freedom, the 2nd Amendment and less government overreach in the wake of the pandemic. He believes no one is speaking up for the little guy and he wants to do that. While some of his ideas will appeal to Republican voters still burned by the adversities of the pandemic, we can’t see that platform sustaining a candidate throughout the two years of the term. Still, he’s a bright guy who may serve well in a more local office—provided he can tone down the ire over the pandemic and move onto more present needs.

In this Republican primary, our endorsement goes to Crumpacker.

Jamie McCleod-Skinner for Congressional District 5, Democratic Primary When the last census finished and it was clear that Oregon’s rapid growth had earned it another congressional seat, there was a great deal of excitement about the possibility that Bend might get greater attention from a new smaller district. When the redistricting settled, our enthusiasm waned. Our new “community of interest” stretched from Clackamas County to Sunriver and has the potential to lead to absentee governing from a Willamette Valley rep too indifferent to show up in Central Oregon. Kurt Schrader is this nightmare come to life.

Even with the advent of Zoom endorsements and debates, Schrader cannot be bothered with the primary. He went so far as to turn down time in front of the City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters, relying on mail bombardment as a brand-building technique. If Schrader is not interested in women voters in this day and age, we’re not sure where his priorities lie.

Thankfully voters have a thoughtful and passionate candidate who currently resides in Central Oregon and is passionate about representing the district—the whole district.

One of the qualities that strikes anyone fortunate enough to spend time discussing the issues with McLeod-Skinner is her voluminous understanding of the concerns facing constituents. We were impressed with her willingness to stand up against the uneven pressure large pharmaceutical companies are exerting on the health care system, her personal involvement in environmental issues—particularly wildfire prevention and recovery, and support for rental assistance.

In addition, she has remained steadfast in not accepting PAC money in efforts to get elected, which in this day and age seems like a minor miracle. But for this editorial board, her greatest strength is her humble roots, diverse background and ability to connect with rural voters. In an age when bridging the urban-rural political divide feels like an insurmountable task, McLeod-Skinner’s past campaign in the old CD2 proves she can do just that. Her campaign gives hope to the notion that a single candidate can represent, and perhaps even unite, a district as diverse and large as the new CD5. Jamie McCleod-Skinner deserves your vote.

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GUEST OPINION: IN RESPONSE TO “FIREFIGHTERS FEUDING,” NEWS, 4/7

The following are some facts regarding the District and Chief Supkis: Collective bargaining agreement for 2022—both the district’s and the union’s lawyers have been working hard and continue to work on reaching an agreement.

Since Chief Supkis started in 2010, he has successfully written and the district was awarded 35 grants totaling $1,974,902. His most recent grant for $42,000 for up to 18 P25 portable radios which Deschutes County agencies and fire districts use. Each firefighter has their own P25 radio plus the district's other radio system that communications with the Oregon Department of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service, which the P25 system does not include.

Since July of 2021, as a volunteer to the district I have written grants and the district has been awarded $982,000 in federal and Deschutes County grants.

I have applied for the district for $4,602,000 in federal and county grants to remodel and expand truck parking and add new dorms for firefighters at two stations, a new water tender, a new type 3 wildland fire engine, two new ambulances and support for the student program.

Prior to my being appointed to the board the district was in debt. Due to the board’s and Chief Supkis' proactive financial management the district has been debt free since 2013. The tax rates

per thousand have not increased in 24 years.

The district has hired eight firefighter/paramedics in the last four months.

The district survived the 2008 recession without any changes to firefighter staffing. The district did a compensation review of similar size fire districts resulting in wage increases for fire fighters.

La Pine Fire is a small organization with two chiefs and 24 firefighters.

Many of the staff have been employed for 10 to 20 years, hence there isn’t a lot of turnovers which limits promotional opportunities.

In August 2021, five firefighter/paramedics gave two-weeks’ notice and accepted lateral and promotional positions with Redmond Fire and two others announced their retirement. The district has plans to add 18 FF/paramedics that costs $13,000,000 over five years.

The district has a student program supporting up to 12 students attending COCC working on an associate degree in Fire Science and an Emergency Medical certificate.

I have known Chief Supkis for over 10 years and he is an excellent fire chief.

He has been in the fire service for nearly 30 years.

I support the board and Chief Supkis' efforts to provide quality and cost-effective fire, rescue and emergency medical services.

—Jerry Hubbard

RE: REDUCE, REUSE, REBATE: THE THREE R’S OF URBAN WATER CONSERVATION NEWS, 4/21

WHO PAYS FOR ALL THE ADS AND FLYERS?

Are we the only ones who feel overwhelmed by the incessant Kurt Schrader ads on television? Additionally, upon returning from a five-day trip and going through our mail, we found no less than seven glossy, expensive Schrader flyers.

On the drive home we got a call from what was described as, an “independent survey.” As it turned out, it was an obvious and clumsy effort to promote Schrader and malign, with commonly used Republican slurs, his opponent Jamie McCleod-Skinner, indicating, untruthfully that she is pro Critical Race Theory and pro defunding the police.

This should not be a surprise for someone who spoke of the impeachment of Donald Trump after the January insurrection as, “a lynching.” And, it seems a great deal of content in his ads is disingenuous. While he claims to support clean water and air, he has voted with Republicans to strip EPA of its power to regulate greenhouse gases. And, despite claims to the contrary, he has voted against permitting Medicare to negotiate prescription prices. Perhaps this obviously big money backed slanderous and cynical approach is the way nominations were secured in his old, largely urban, district but they are new to us. Interesting that many of the ads claim he is, “no politician” but a farmer and veterinarian.” His campaign, seeking his eighth term in Congress, is remarkable in its cost and ugly intensity, surely seems as though he is an old-time pol of the worst sort.

—William Carwile

RE: FARMWORKERS OVERWORKED NEWS, 4/14 I was frustrated by the article “Farmworkers Overworked,” because there is absolutely nothing new in our knowledge of the way our nation’s farmworkers are mistreated, under protected and super-exploited. The study’s author concludes how OSHA, farms and the collective public can be held responsible. I would insist we replace ‘can’ with ‘must,’ as this racist and systematic exploitation must be immediately brought to a stop. I would like to hear more about how each of can bring such pressure to bear.

—Toni Morozumi

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While I don’t presume to know all the answers, one place to start might be with “knowing your farmer.” Small local farms may also employ farmworkers—but it’s easier to find out when you buy direct at the farmers market or at our markets focused on local goods.

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This morning (4/21) the Snotel Snow/Water Equivalent for the Upper Deschutes Basin is at 97%. In the Deschutes Basin there is no “extreme drought” and the governor’s declaration should be rescinded so more water stays in the river.

—Geoff Reynolds

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There have been three news articles regarding the fighterfighters’ union staff becoming unhappy with Fire Chief Mike Supkis and the board’s management of the 115 square mile fire district and the nearly 1,000 square mile ambulance service area. In July 2021 my elected term expired and I left the fire board after serving 10 years.

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Snow Way Out

Despite late-season snowfall, Central Oregon can still expect harsh drought conditions

By Jack Harvel

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late season snowstorm gave Central Oregonians a glimmer of hope that the drought, among the most severe in the region’s history, could be alleviated. Oregon’s Snotel precipitation report found the Upper Deschutes received about 99% of the median yearly snowfall.

That figure may be a bit misleading, according to experts, and on April 25 Gov. Kate Brown announced drought declarations in Deschutes, Grant, Lake and Malheur Counties, joining Gilliam, Morrow, Jefferson, Crook, Harney, Klamath and Jackson counties that have already been declared to be in a drought.

“In most of Central Oregon and the surrounding basins the total precipitation, that includes rainfall and snowfall, was well below where it should have been,” said state climatologist Larry O’Neill. “So even though we got some snowpack, this late in the season we typi-

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of weeks into April. But when you look at the percentage average, we peak a couple of weeks ahead of time, we’re dividing by a smaller number of a number that’s below the peak,” O’Neill said.

“We just didn’t get the right amount of water that we needed throughout the wet season.”

Even if both precipitation and snowpack reached normal levels it’d still be a game of catch-up to avoid drought. For the past three years Central Oregon’s gotten less precipitation than it needed, causing an expanding water deficit that needs more than a year of typical precipitation.

“For us to have recovered from the drought this year, we would have had to have something like 150-200% of normal precipitation,” O’Neill said. “As it turns out, in most of central Oregon got something like 50-75%, of average. So it was really short of being able to recov-

“For us to have recovered from the drought this year, we would have had to have something like 150-200% —LARRY O’NEILL of normal precipitation.” cally don’t have very much on the ground now. So, the percentages make it look like we have more water than we do.”

Central Oregon typically gets 60-80% of its water between October and March, and though the Upper Deschutes is near the median, its total precipitation is still 11% short of the median. The snow itself hit at an inopportune time.

“We’re kind of at the peak of snow melt season right now. So it’s kind of unusual for us to hit our peak a couple

er some of the water deficits that we’ve accrued. And, in fact, we’ve actually added more water deficit on top of that.”

That one big snowstorm doesn’t help as much as consistent precipitation to replenish groundwater.

“The stream flows didn’t recover very much over a long enough period of time. So we still know that we still have a huge water deficits in basically our shallow groundwater systems, and then also in our surface water like lakes and

A drought map shows most of Oregon in some varying level of drought, though Northeast Oregon is fairing comparatively well.

ponds,” O’Neill said.

The amount of snowfall may not be enough to get the region out of its drought, but it’s still better than nothing. The late snow will benefit people, especially agricultural producers in north Central Oregon like Sherman, Morrow and Umatilla counties.

“The silver lining is that it wasn’t like last spring where we had the driest spring on record for the state. So, we’re getting some water now, which is good for dryland agriculture. And it’s good for people who have planted already and are relying on holding back the start of irrigation season,” O’Neill said. “But that won’t necessarily be true everywhere.”

The snowpack also helps delay the fire season, which some experts feared could start as early as May rather than a typical June start.

“Holding on to the snowpack a little longer, we could expect the fire season to kind of be pushed back a couple more weeks, depending on how long you hold

on to the snow,” O’Neill said. “The fire danger when we go into August and September is dependent a lot on the temperatures and any precipitation we get during the summer, but it does kind of keep the fields wetter a little longer.”

About 90% of Oregon is in varying severity of drought, but northwest Oregon actually fared well this year compared to the rest of the state.

“In northwest Oregon we did great, a lot of the drought has been kind of recovered. Nowhere in the state has an excess of water, but, I think water supplies are adequate in northwest Oregon, the rest of the state we clearly don’t have enough,” O’Neill said. “This little bit of precipitation we got the last couple of weeks, because it happened in April, it sounds really dramatic, but it’s the same amount of precipitation that would have occurred during that really dry period we had in January, February of this year.”

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Exploring Psychoactive Therapy

By Chris Williams Some 23.8% of Oregon residents, or 783,000 people, suffer from a mental health illness according to Mental Health America. This is the third highest amongst all states and the District of Columbia. The American Psychological Association reported in October 2021 that 84% of psychologists who treat anxiety reported an increase in demand across the country.

With this demand comes a diverse set of needs. One alternative therapeutic modality gaining popularity is the medicinal use of ketamine.

“Ketamine is different [from] any of our other antidepressants in that it targets the neurotransmitter glutamate…

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRI’s], like Prozac, are working with serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. A lot of people have never worked with an antidepressant that targets glutamate, and that can be game changing,” said Amy Erber, owner and psychiatric nurse practitioner at Bright Mind Integrative Psychiatry + TMS—a term short for Trans Magnetic Stimulation. “Glutamate targets the default mode network.”

Patients suffering from anxiety, depression or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder may experience an overactive Default Mode Network, the network of interacting brain regions that are active when not focused on a task or activity.

The regions become less active the more engaged an individual is to a task or their surroundings. Studies have shown that after taking ketamine the areas of the brain that were highly active prior to ingestion become less active.

“When people start ruminating, that’s a sign of having this overactive DMN. Ketamine does a great job of interrupting and dampening that DMN,” Erber said.

Ketamine was first synthesized in 1962, and gained approval by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an anesthetic in 1970. Its use as a popular rave and party drug led to its designation as a Schedule III substance by the FDA in 1999, which limits legal administration through a prescription. This allows clinics to administer ketamine in a safe and secure environment.

Eber’s clinic offers the only psychedelic assisted therapy service in Central Oregon. Erber is a licensed psychiatric nurse having obtained her Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner certificate from Johns Hopkins University. She has completed numerous psychoactive

substance training programs and fellowships in popular integrative clinics.

“We spend two hours with a [patient].

And it just kind of opens up that space to not only deliver those neurological bias benefits, but also target some of the psychotherapeutic modalities.”

Erber starts a typical session by asking a patient to set an intention before administration. The patient is in a big relaxing recliner, usually with an eye mask on, listening to music designed to evoke emotions. For around 40 minutes the patient will experience an altered mind-state. After this state Erber engages in conversation, taking notes for the patient’s therapist.

"If you don't have support or people to help you integrate [insights] and embody them, then we're just kind of going from one thing to the next, without getting the most out of it and really optimizing the gains from the treatment."

—AMY ERBER “We have about 45 minutes to an hour for people who are in this, you know, very open state and have more access to their emotions.” Erber describes this state as having more space in the brain for contemplation because the rumination sectors of the brain are dampened.

Some people come only once, while others may meet multiple times a week for an extended period of time.

A last essential element to Erber’s practice is integration.

“Integration is…embody[ing] some of these insights and feelings [patients] experience in the session.” Erber explains further it is also about finding a support system. “If you don’t have support or people to help you integrate [insights] and embody them, then we’re just kind of going from one thing to the next, without getting the most out of it and really optimizing the gains from the treatment…The goal is honestly not to be big, but that people won’t need us anymore.”

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Noticias en Español A pesar de la llegada tardía de las nevadas, el Centro de Oregon puede esperar problemas de sequía Por Jack Harvel - Translated by/ Traducido por Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

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Una tormenta de nieve al final de la temporada dio a los habitantes del centro de Oregon una luz de esperanza a que la sequía, una de las más fuertes en la historia de la región, podría aminorar. El reporte de precipitación Snotel de Oregon encontró que parte alta del rio Deschutes recibió cerca del 99% del promedio anual de nieve.

Esa cifra puede ser errónea, de acuerdo a los expertos y el 25 de abril la gobernadora Kate Brown anunció propuestas, con respecto a la sequía, en los condados de Deschutes, Grant, Lake y Malheuer, uniéndose a los condados de Gilliam, Morrow, Jefferson, Crook, Harney, Klamath y Jackson los cuales ya han sido declarados en sequía.

“En la mayor parte del centro de Oregon y las cuencas aledañas, la precipitación total, que incluye la lluvia y la nieve, estuvo muy por debajo de lo que debería haber estado,” dijo el climatólogo del estado Latty O’Neill. “Así que a pesar de que tuvimos algo de nieve, a estas alturas de la temporada generalmente no vemos mucha nieve en el suelo. Así que los porcentajes hacen que parezca que tenemos más agua de la que en realidad tenemos.”

El Centro de Oregon generalmente obtiene del 60 al 80% del agua entre los meses de octubre a marzo y aunque la cuenca Upper Deschutes está cerca del nivel medio, su precipitación total sigue siendo del 11% menos del nivel medio. La nieve llegó en un momento inadecuado.

“En este momento nos encontramos en el punto pico de la temporada en donde se derrite la nieve. Así que es algo inusual para nosotros llegar al punto pico un par de semanas después de abril. Pero cuando miras el porcentaje promedio, nos encontramos en el punto pico dos semanas antes,” dijo O’Neill. “Solo que durante la temporada de nieve no obtuvimos la cantidad adecuada de agua que necesitábamos.”

Aunque la precipitación y la nieve acumulada alcanzarán los niveles normales, no la seguiremos jugando para evitar la sequía. Durante los últimos tres años la zona Centro de Oregon ha tenido menos precipitación de la necesaria, lo cual ha causado una deficiencia de agua cada vez mayor que necesita de más de un año de precipitaciones.

“Para que nos hayamos recuperado de la sequía de este año, tendríamos que haber tenido como un 150 a 200% de precipitaciones comunes, dijo O’Neill. “En la mayor parte del Centro de Oregon se obtuvo como del 50 al 70% en promedio. Así que poco se pudo recuperar de la escasez de agua. De hecho, hemos agregado más escasez a la que ya hay.”

La tormenta de nieve masiva no ayuda tanto como las lluvias constantes para reponer las aguas subterráneas.

“Los caudales no se recuperaron lo suficiente durante mucho tiempo. Así que sabemos que hay una gran escasez de agua en nuestros sistemas subterráneos y también el los lagos y los estanques, dijo O’Neill La cantidad de nieve puede no ser suficiente para sacar a la región de la sequía, pero aún así, es mejor que no tener nada de nieve. La caída tardía de nieve beneficiará a la gente, especialmente a los productores agrícolas en la zona central del norte de Oregon, como los condados de Sherman, Morrow y Umatilla.

La nieve acumulada también ayuda con el atraso de la temporada de incendios, lo cual algunos expertos temen que pueda llegar en mayo en vez de junio.

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and one1959 incident is still legendary

By Jack Harvel

Farmer Paul Trent took the McMinnville UFO photo in 1950. It became one of the most famous UFO photographs of all time, and skeptics and believers have argued its authenticity for decades.

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n Sept. 24, 1959, Redmond police officer Robert Dickerson spotted a flying mushroom-shaped object moving side to side in the sky. It glowed green, yellow, crimson and blue, he reported, bright enough to illuminate nearby treetops and reportedly hovered in the sky for over an hour.

The object pinged the Federal Aviation Administration’s radar, and the Air Force deployed six jet interceptors from Portland Air Base to Redmond to search the skies. On Oct. 1 the FAA downplayed the incident, saying that people likely saw Venus.

The incident occurred less than two years after the launch of Sputnik, and Americans looked up at the night sky with a new sense of curiosity and anxiety.

Humans have gazed at the stars since pre-history, and for the first time that gaze could be returned, be it by the Russians or the little green men.

“Do you believe in the possibility of flying saucers?” a reporter for the weekly broadcast, Space Report, asked a Redmond resident who saw the flying object.

“I believe in the possibility of almost anything in the sky these days,” she said. “There’s so many things that’ve come to pass, and the government put so many things up in the air.”

The FAA and Air Force stuck with the claim that people saw Venus, never explaining the blips in the radar the object set off.

“Venus would have behaved very strangely if the people who saw it were reporting accurately,” said Trish Pinkerton, a former writer for the “Redmond Spokesman” who’s written about Redmond’s history. “That was the FAA explanation—it must have been Venus because Venus was bright that day.”

The encounter became legendary for people studying UFOs, and in 2008 Tracy Thille started the Project Blue Book Festival in Redmond, an event named after the military investigations of UFOs in the ‘50s and ‘60s to find fellow enthusiasts and shed light on the town’s UFO history.

“I was thinking about how McMinnville had turned their sighting into a big festival and a gathering of people to share stories and have some fun, and I thought that Redmond should have something like that because we have our own documented sighting,” Thille said.

The Blue Book Festival, modeled after the annual McMinneville UFO Fest, had a parade, booths where people could make tinfoil hats and mashed potato sculptures and one trailer where people could detail sightings to the Mutual UFO Network, a nonprofit group of volunteers who study reported UFO sightings. MUFON is one of the oldest and largest organizations of its kind and has branches in 43 countries and all 50 states.

Investigating Oregon UFO sightings The Oregon chapter of MUFON investigates between 100 and 150 reported sightings a year, according to Oregon State Director Tom Bowden. Investigation results are categorized as explainable, insufficient data, information-only, hoaxes and unknown.

“The last time I did an analysis of what we have for our Oregon cases I came up with somewhere in the neighborhood 40% unknowns, and then I had about a 50% rate of knowns,” Bowden said of cases from Jan. 1,

“It’s got to be some group doing some strange ritual.

Human activity certainly seems possible. It is absolutely the strangest thing ever.”

—SCOTT DUGGAN 2021, to the end of February 2022.

The rest were either insufficient data, or information only—as in, when information is provided but no follow-up investigation takes place. Bowden didn’t have one hoax recorded in the timeframe. Labeling something unknown doesn’t necessarily mean little green men have been caught, just that MUFON can’t deduce an explanation for the event.

“This is not always an exact science. We’re dealing with percentages. We want to be at least 80% sure that we cannot come up with a good explanation on a case before we say it’s an unknown, and we feel much more comfortable for up in the 90% range, that we can rule out any known explanation before we call it unknown,” Bowden said. “But you can never be 100% certain unless you’re talking about a really close encounter where the person is obviously confronted with something that we can only consider to be anomalous craft of some sort.”

Investigations take place after someone reports a sighting to MUFON, where they fill out a description of what they saw and provide contact information

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Mysterious cattle mutilations There’s often a pattern to the cattle mutilations that have occurred in the western United States since the ‘60s: Cattle drop with no sign of distress, more tend to die over a two-week period within a 50-mile radius, the animals had some type of surgical removal of body parts, no tracks surround the carcass and blood is mysteriously absent from the site. In the thousands of reported mutilations, nobody’s ever been caught in the act.

Every year there are reports of mutilated cattle in Oregon. In February several mutilated bulls were found in Eastern Oregon. In 2021 farmers outside of Prineville discovered their cows had died and had odd incisions. But one of the most shocking examples happened in the spring and summer of 1989 in La Pine, when local ranchers reported over 35 dead and mutilated cows.

At least 15 of those cows belonged to La Pine Rancher Gordon Wanek, with Wanek claiming portions appeared to have been removed with a sharp tool.

“They cut the udder completely out, then they take the sex organs and cut that out,” Wanek told reporters at the time. “It’s done surgically.”

Then-Deschutes County District Attorney Mike Dugan formed a task force to look into the matter.

Wanek believed his cattle had been ritually mutilated, and Dugan investigated whether cult activity led to the deaths. A report from the DA said the task force had not “found anything of evidentiary value indicating cult responsibility for the deaths,” according to The Oregonian.

A local veterinarian, Martin Warbington, suspected poisoned grain killed most of the cows, but a forensic report suggested otherwise. MUFON’s position on cattle mutilations is that if connected to a sighting, it’s considered among the highest priority of cases.

“In cases where someone’s actually injured, or in

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The Pentagon released a video of a flying object it couldn’t explain to the public, after it was leaked to and released by Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge. Navy pilots encountered the object in 2015.

some rare cases, actually killed or an animal is killed, then we classify that as the most severe level of encounter,” Bowden said. “Those are fairly rare, fortunately.”

A skeptic will claim UFOs are the result of misidentified technology or natural phenomena at best, or going further, that they’re outright lies and hysteria. There are reasonable explanations for cattle mutilations: the areas most frequently missing from cows, including the lips, tongue, eyes and sexual organs, are what scavengers would naturally target. However, cattle mutilations often puzzle experts after they exhaust all other possible causes of death.

“I’d be a liar if I didn’t say it had us all pretty stumped,” Scott Duggan, a livestock extension agent for Oregon State University Extension Service, told the Source in 2019. “It’s got to be some group doing some strange ritual. Human activity certainly seems possible. It is absolutely the strangest thing ever.”

Similarly, in 2021 the United States government

released a report to congress on UFOs, called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, after denying their existence for decades. The report acknowledged that aviators have seen things in the sky that defy explanation.

“In 18 incidents, described in 21 reports, observers reported unusual UAP movement patterns or flight characteristics. Some UAP appeared to remain stationary in winds aloft, move against the wind, maneuver abruptly, or move at considerable speed, without discernable means of propulsion. In a small number of cases, military aircraft systems processed radio frequency (RF) energy associated with UAP sightings,” the report said.

MUFON doesn’t have an official position on what UFOs are or what’s dissecting cows. Bowden says there are a number of hypotheses about what UFOs are, including aliens, interdimensional beings or humans from the future. But he stresses that these are just hypotheses, things to be tested with the most up-todate information.

“Skepticism is a healthy, normal attitude. And people shouldn’t be dissuaded or persuaded by less than good evidence for things,” Bowden said. “What often happens in discussions of this, if you get someone who’s already made up their mind, they’re beyond skepticism.”

Identifying these objects is a tall task, and it’s likely there will never be a good answer for what flew over Redmond in 1959, what killed Gordon Wanek’s cattle in 1989 or the many hundreds of unexplained cases in MUFON’s database.

In any case, the American people are growing less sure of what to believe. Between 2019 and 2021, 41% of American’s believed some UFOs have been alien spacecraft, an 8% increase, while the number believing it’s all naturally explainable dipped from 60% to 50%.

With more believers and more cameras, Bowden hopes that more people will get in touch if they see something odd in the night sky.

“Our appeal to people is, please, if you think you see a UFO, report it to MUFON because we want to know, and we want to follow up,” Bowden said.

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Redmond Police Officer Robert Dickerson explains to a broadcaster from Space Report where he saw a flying object over Redmond. The UFO pinged the Federal Aviation Administration’s radar, and the Air Force sent fighter jets to intercept it.

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before an investigator gets in touch. Investigators then cross reference what they’ve learned with what’s been detected on radars, astronomical information on satellites and the position of stars and planets, metadata from the photos or videos submitted, and, geographically where the sighting took place.

MUFON also takes note of who they’re speaking to and considers how reliable witnesses are before making a determination.

“Once we’ve gone through the investigative process, we have collected all the data, we’ve assessed the witness quality and gotten as much fill-in detail as possible, then we start doing analysis on it and we come to a conclusion,” Bowden says.

It’s common to find natural causes for what people report. Bowden said every year he gets several reports that turn out to be Venus. When Starlink Satellites dotted the night sky in 2019 MUFON received almost double the number of alleged sightings. People will mistake clouds for flying saucers and drones for UFOs. There are two investigators in the Oregon MUFON chapter. Investigators enroll in training ending in an exam that requires an 80% or higher score, followed by hands-on training with the state director. Bowden also conducts a good deal of investigations himself.

Bowden said Central Oregon is a pretty active area for UFO sightings. In 2021 three “unknown” objects reportedly flew over Bend, two over Culver, one over Redmond and one over La Pine. MUFON’s bread and butter is UFO investigations, but it dips its toes into other unexplained phenomena as well, including one that’s perplexed Central Oregon ranchers for decades: cattle mutilation.

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There’s a reason oldies are considered goodies. The Gold Souls’ sound is built from vintage instrumentation but expands to deliver fresh lyrics and soulful performance. Fri., April 29, 8-11pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.

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Flamenco dances are derived from Southern Spanish folklore and tradition. They are composed of three parts: guitar, song and dance. This cultural experience is a unique opportunity. Thu., April 28, 8pm.

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Six Oregon-based authors show up to meet fans and sign books. An excellent opportunity for Central Oregon bookworms to meet authors who reside and draw inspiration from the state. Sat., April 30, noon-2pm.

Roundabout Books., 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110., Bend. Free.

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Zeke Kamm, producer of the famous “Last Blockbuster” documentary, brings a new, live, gameshow to Bend! Some of Central Oregon’s top comedians will face off in what is sure to be an outlandish show. Fri., April 29, 7:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $20/adv. $25/door.

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This year the notorious public speaking series will focus on families and education. Listen to speakers who are experts in an area that is one of the more high-interest issues of our time. Sat., April 30, 6-9:30pm.

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Artist Fact Sheet: Gus Clark & The Least of His Problems

No stones of country music are left unturned when Gus Clark takes the stage

By Isaac Biehl

When thinking about the Pacific Northwest’s music scene, one might not immediately hone in on its country music. However, if you know where to look you’ll find those artists and bands churning out brilliant bits of country, Americana and blues. One PNW native in particular, the talented Gus Clark, has managed to carve out his own spot in the country music scene with his refreshing sound and modern take on old school country.

Whether Clark is expertly covering classics or writing his own strong material, the man does each extremely well and in his own way. Covering other artists’ work is a pastime that used to be done on the regular, so seeing someone do it at this level today is a treat. This Thursday you’ll be able to see a bit of both as Clark hits up Silver Moon Brewing.

Learn more about Clark and what he brings to the table with this Artist Fact Sheet.

Where he’s from: Originally from our neighbor to the north, Gus Clark grew up in Spokane and left Washington at the age of 18 to hit the road—but not in his own car. Clark was hitchhiking and riding freight trains, with his trusty backpack and mandolin to accompany him as he started playing on the streets.

Clark ended up returning to Washington but now calls Canyon Lake, Texas, his home.

What’s to like: Clark has captured the improvisational spirit of creation in country music, as he is able to navigate between many classic stylings, all while putting his own fresh Gus Clark spin on his records.

He dips in between tracks of honky tonk, blues, upbeat Western-dance numbers and more that tackle the full spectrum of what country music can be. Clark’s register can dive down to ocean depths and climb back up close to the yodel-zone (trademark pending). Plus, when he brings out that accordion, you can’t help but dig hard on what Clark is doing. Check out his latest project from this March, “Some of My Songs,” that

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Fans of country, Americana, and blues won’t want to miss Gus Clark’s night at Silver Moon Brewing.

were all recorded in Seattle.

Songs to start with: “(I Hope I) Die Young,” “Sing a Song,” “I’ll Go Down Swinging,” “Sick, Sober and Sorry” For fans of: Charley Crockett, Pokey LaFarge, Tyler Childers, Mike and the Moonpies.

Random Internet Dig Fact: Clark’s 2020 single, “Thoughts and Prayers,” was written from the memory of a 2012 shooting at Cafe Racer in Seattle, a spot that Clark frequented. The reactions among the community in the aftermath of the shooting are what inspired

the song, and had Clark not been at band practice, he too would have been at the cafe that day. Check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=MmO29N_G5Tw Gus Clark & The Least of His Problems Thu., April 28, 7-10pm Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend $10 on BendTicket

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Wednesdays at Cabin 22 with Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show. All the fun you remember has returned and we hope you will, too!

More TV coverage, locals specials, prizes to win!

25 SW Century Dr. Bend. Free.

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.

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.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Superball - Bell Bottom Rock @ McMenamins Oh my, don’t miss these guys playing ‘60s and ‘70s bell bottom rock! Great musicianship, and a fun time will be had by all. 6-9pm. Free.

Brasada Ranch Pete Kartsounes at the

Range Based out of Bend, Pete Kartsounes is an award-winning singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso who has been bringing his eclectic style and smokey soulful voice to stages all around the world for over two decades. 5:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Thursday Trivia Night at Bridge 99 Live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery.

Free to play, win Bridge 99 gift cards! Free!.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Trivia Night Craft Kitchen and Brewery is bringing a nostaligic spin to trivia with large, hand crafted, replicas of Trivial Pursuit wheels. There are enough pies for six teams. So, get early to claim your favorite color! Sign-up 6:30. Starts at 7pm.

Free to play. 6:30-8pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your

house Mike Coykendall Fireside Show At The

Suttle Lodge Veteran songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Coykendall has been amazingly prolific over the last three decades or so. Currently most well known for his duties as a sideman, producer, and recordist via his work with M Ward, Blitzen Trapper, She & Him, Annalisa Tornfelt, & Tin Hat Trio, to name a few.

Coykendall has been making his own unique outsider records since the mid ’80s. 5:30-8pm. $20.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Ryan Montbleau Live at Volvanic Parallel 44 Presents Ryan Montbleau live in Bend at Volcanic Theatre Pub. Well-known for being able to move both bodies and minds, Ryan never fails to leave an audience fully inspired and fulfilled. Doors open at 8pm.

Show at 8:30pm. 8-11pm. $15.

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

go-to karaoke tune? 8pm-Midnight.

Northside Bar & Grill Seed Ling Local

four-piece indie rock band performing originals and covers with deep bass, heavy guitars and heartbreaking vocals. 7-9pm.

Open Space Event Studios The Sci-

ence Of Cooking Discover cutting edge cooking techniques that will maximize flavors and nutrients as local Chef Vanna shares clever methods and tips to build mouthwatering soups, sauces, salads and main dishes you will want to duplicate in your home. 6-8pm. $25.

eryone in between for decades worldwide – come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience, HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. 7:30pm. $27-$57.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Old Revival w/ The Roof Rabbits at Volcanic With anthemic sounds, intricate guitar work, sing-a-long melodies and delicate piano, the Old Revival is a creation that takes you on a journey. One that asks you to look internally about how far you can be pushed before you crack, and then screams back at you that it doesn’t care what your answer is. 9-11:30pm. $12.

Walt Reilly’s Live Music: Silvertone Devils

With a mix between roots, rock and roll, and old country, this group of guys will bring a fun and upbeat energy to the restaurant on Friday night!

7-9pm. Free.

30 Saturday Bend Cider Co. Greg Bryce and his guitar

29 Friday General Duffy’s Waterhole The Boondock Boys From the hills of Grand Ronde, Oregon, to the deep south of Loreauville, Louisiana, this southern-style rock and country band has everything to satisfy your musical palate with heartfelt originals and explosive covers from the past. 6:30pm. $15.

Hub City Bar & Grill DJ/Karaoke Nights Dj

Greg uses a stomp board that provides an organic beat which is fun to dance to. He sings and performs his original music. Come sit outside, have a cider and enjoy the music. 4-6pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk+Brew Backyard Music w/ WYELOW Come experience Wyelow, led by Holly Wilson (with Tyson Vandenbrouke on lead guitar/synth/backup vocals, Davey Hemm on bass guitar and Todd Rosenberg on drums).

Featuring captivating melodies, provoking soundscapes and unconventional grooves. Eccentric love tunes from the deep. 7-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

Porter Brewing Co. Live Music with The Ballybogs! Grab a pint, sit back, relax, and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists who play the best Irish Trad Music in Central Oregon!

Every Thursday from 6-8pm at Porter Brewing!

6-8pm. Free.

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

River’s Place Now & Then Imagine sweet dynamic sounds of electric & acoustic goodness!

Imagine powerfully rich and smooth vocals accompanied by silky guitar and smooth melodies.

6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Gold Souls The Gold Souls are bringing the driving grooves of funk, the rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues to the Pacific Northwest scene and beyond. 8-11pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing Gus Clark & The Least of His Problems At the tender age of 18, the northwest-born crooner Gus Clark struck out to explore the United States with a backpack and a mandolin, cutting his teeth playing on the street and traveling by freight train or the kindness of those still bold enough to pick up a hitchhiker. 7-10pm. $10.

Spoken Moto Junkyard Joyride Junkyard

Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards Live at the Vineyard: Magical Mystery Four Come enjoy the first outside concert of the summer! Magical Mystery Four is a 4-piece Beatles cover band, based in Bend and includes 3 former members of Juju Eyeball. 5-8pm. Adult $25 - Children 12 and Under $10.

Tower Theatre Colin Mochrie’s Hyprov Hypnosis and Improv — two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and ev-

General Duffy’s Waterhole De Fiesta Con Duffy For the first time in Central Oregon, General Duffy’s Waterhole is providing the space for a Latino Business Expo and Festival Latino in collaboration with Oregon Pero En Espanol. This is a free day event from 11am-4pm and ticketed after 6pm. $20.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Superball Live music in McMenamins’ Father Luke’s Room. 6pm. Free.

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

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 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.

dance music intermingled with karaoke! 8pm.

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Silver Moon Brewing Paul Eddy Band Twopiece band featuring songwriter/guitarist Paul Eddy with drummer Kyle Pickard. Originals and covers. 6pm. Free.

Joyride. A perfect blend of soulful musicianship and catchy songwriting. A tasteful formula that nods to roots of southern rock with a slight blues flavor and a hint of R&B. Original music and carefully selected covers. 6-8pm. Free.

Private Home Fireside Strum Along The

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emphasis of the Strum Along is on building confidence in playing with others. The group plays from a songbook of simple songs from a variety of genres. We open up space in the songs for soloists to push their edges. Strummers should have basic proficiency with all non-barre chords. Fourth Wednesday of every month, 7:15-8:30pm. $20.

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

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Northside Bar & Grill The Reputations Local four-piece performing danceable tunes covering every genre including pop, classic rock, country and more! 8pm.

Tower Theatre Portland Jazz Composers

Ensemble “Maxville to Vanport” “Maxville to Vanport” is a multimedia concert of songs and short films with live music performed by the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble featuring vocalist Marilyn Keller. It tells the story of two historic blue collar Oregon towns with a special focus on the African American Oregonians that made them unique. 7:30pm. $17-$27.

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.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: DJ Kamoflage The mission for DJ Kamoflage now is to take his career international and he is quickly on his way. While steadily expanding into major cities in the United States, he is paving his path to worldwide recognition.

8-10pm. $15.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Swing 44 ~ Gypsy Jazz. 6-8pm. Free.

Chicano Batman is a Los Angeles-based indie band that embodies the diverse sounds and settings that make up the band’s home city. The band delivers a sound inspired by psychedelic-rock and Brazilian tropicalia. This unique blend leaves listeners feeling as if they are cruising through the alleyways and sidewalks of Southern California on a warm sunny day. Soak up Chicano Batman’s sound Mon., May 2 at the Midtown Ballroom.

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Silver Moon Brewery Spring Fever with Bend Burlesque It’s springtime, and Bend Burlesque is in full bloom! Join your favorite scantily clad dancers on this wonderful evening of legs, laughs, and live entertainment! We’ll be hosting an all-new show at Silvermoon on the outdoor stage! Dont forget your one dollar bills to tip your entertainers! 8-11pm. $25.

Silver Moon Brewing Night Channels & Morrow Night Channels is an alternative rock band based in Bend. Although members come

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Bledsoe Family Winery Wine + Music Join the winery for a glass of Walla Walla’s finest and the sounds of Bill Keale. Bill is a perennial local favorite, drawing from the depth of his Hawaiian-American roots. With his soulful voice and personal touch, he honors some of the great artists of our time with his own style. 4-6pm. Free.

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Fingerstyle 7 String 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. 4-6pm. Free.

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Saturday Worthy Brewing will put on a live show!

Come enjoy beers and music. 6-8pm. Free.

1 Sunday The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

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.

First Presbyterian Heritage Hall Open

Hub Singing All voices are wanted and welcome.

Songs are taught by ear and quickly a group of strangers discovers they can make beautiful, meaningful sound together. Leave feeling refreshed, alive and connected. 1-2:30pm. 1st time/Free $8-20/Membership.

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.

River’s Place Cousin Curtiss Award Winning Rootstomp Music. Like if blues and bluegrass had a baby. First Sunday of every month. Noon.

Free.

River’s Place Trivia Sunday at River’s Place

@ 12 Noon Win gift card prizes for top teams! It’s free to play, Indoor and outdoor seating available. 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 She’s with Me All-female indie/ folk band featuring Linda Quon, Boo Rigney, Laurie Hamilton and Shelley Gray. The band is recognized for plush vocal harmonies on a mix of covers and original songs. 5-7pm. Free.

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.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Ariel Posen at Volcanic A lifelong musician, there are few roles Ariel Posen hasn’t played. Although born in Winnipeg, Posen spent much of his childhood on the road, traveling from show to show with his musician parents. He began playing guitar at nine years old, kicking off a career that eventual-

EVENTS ly found him traveling the globe for his own gigs.

8-10pm. $15.

2 Monday The Astro Lounge Open Mic Mondays

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.

Bridge 99 Brewery Monday Night Trivia Now playing Mondays at 6 it’s live UKB Trivia at Bridge 99 Brewery. Win Bridge 99 gift cards!

6-8pm. Free.

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

6-9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Chicano Batman If you’re looking to be temporarily transported musically to the streets of East LA look no further, Chicano Batman is coming to Bend! Formed in 2008, Chicano Batman’s music is heavily influenced

by Brazilian tropicalia, spacey psychedelia, and slow-jam soul. Coming to Bend May 2. 8-11pm. $24.

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.

3 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. 6pm. 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 Far Side The

Far Side (formerly The Pharcyde) is an American alternative hip-hop group, formed in 1989, from South Central Los Angeles. They will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic debut album, "Bizarre Ride II" (The Pharcyde) by playing it on tour this spring. 8-11pm. $40-$45.

MUSIC Courtesy Volcanic Theatre Pub

Peace Through Music - a Concert Promoting Peace Come and experience peace

through music played by local musicians. You can participate a bit here and there, or just soak it in.

May 1, 6-7pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3826862. gracefirstmusicdirector@gmail.com. Free, donations accepted.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

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

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. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. 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. Join 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.

Community Square Dance Party Learn

easy square dance moves and you will be dancing to rock 'n' roll and modern country tunes right away. Sponsored by High Desert Dancers.

No experience or partner needed. All are welcome. Sat., April 30, 6-7pm. Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. Contact: 541382-7014. kaybithell@centurylink.net. Free.

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. 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.

Eterno, el Flamenco Vive Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes and singer/multi-instrumentalist, Diego Amador Jr., direct from Seville, will present Eterno, el Flamenco vive, at the Sons of Norway Hall in Bend. Eterno promises to be a dynamic and emotionally charged presentation of authentic Spanish Flamenco music and dance. April 28, 8pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $27-$38/adult $12/child.

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.

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.

Flamenco Singing and Dance Workshop This event is part of an extensive tour

of Oregon, Washington, and California. Savannah and Diego will also be teaching a special Flamenco singing and dance workshop. contact Lorinda to register lorinda.dance@gmail.com April 27, 7:30-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $40.

Ryan Montbleu is a pure acoustic singer/songwriter. He brings expert lyricism to the stage backed by compelling acoustic instrumentation. This results in precise harmonies and compelling storytelling. Montbleu will take the stage at the Volcanic Theatre Pub Thu., April 28.

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. Fridays, 8:45-9:45am. Through June 24. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave.,

Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Dance@abcbend. com. $71.

Square Dance Lessons Square Dance Lessons: Eight weeks starting 5/2 Mon. and Thu. 6:30-8:30 PM. No experience or partner needed, exercise your brain, make new friends, casual attire. Fun for all ages. $80 per person. Sponsored

by High Desert Dancers. May 2, 6:30-8:30pm.

Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-7014. kaybithell@centurylink.net. $80.

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). Wednesdays, 8-10pm. Through April 27.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant, 1033 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $5.

FILM EVENTS

Online Only: “Daughter of a Lost Bird” Live Q&A Participate in a live Q&A with

the director and subject of the Documentary “Daughter of a Lost Bird” about a Native adoptee rediscovering her heritage and identity. Watch the documentary on your own beginning April 22. Join the Q&A by registering through Zoom.

April 27, Noon-1:30pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ARTS & CRAFTS

ALXSw Feature Artist at PACG May Exhibit Month of May’s featured artist at Pacific

Artists’ Cooperative Gallery (PACG, Lincoln City) is award winning painter-photographer ALXSw. ALXSw is exhibiting new color block and solastalgia paintings, zen calligraphy, and travel photography. ALXSw’s work and vitae are online at: https://alxsw.webnode.com and https://alxswphotography.webnode.com. PACG hours are 10am-5pm daily. May 1-Noon. Contact: 541-5578000 OR. eighta@hushmail.com. Free.

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

Intermediate Jewelry Soldering Bezel Set Gemstone Ring Workshop

Learn how to create and bezel set a gemstone in sterling silver from beginning to end! Participants will create a bezel setting for a cabochon gemstone, learn how to solder the bezel, create a back plate, solder the bezel to the back plate, file and set the gemstone. Ages 14+ April 30, 10:30am-4pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. maggy@ diycave.com. $299.

Learn to Knit Get started on the path to

creating your own treasured handknits! Learn the fundamentals of knitting, basic stitches, fixing mistakes and more. Create a small project to take home and work on over three sessions. Pattern provided. April 28, 5:30-7pm. Fancywork Yarn Shop, 200 NE Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-323-8686. hello@fancywork.com. $10.

Paint Night at Porter Brewing Come get

creative participants paint a gorgeous sunset! All materials, and a drink included. Sip on awesome beer, English Pub style, while you are led stepby-step from start to finish! You get to walk away with a work of art you’ve done yourself! April 27, 6-8pm. Porter Brewing Co., 611 NE Jackpine Ct #2, Redmond. $50.

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. Thu.-Sun., 2pm. Through June 24. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Free.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Your Spirit Guide will lead

Coexistence and Regeneration: Connecting History, Living Culture and Ecology The first event in the 2022

Coexistence & Regeneration Lecture Series, presented by Pine Meadow Ranch for Arts & Agriculture/Roundhouse Foundation, connects history, living culture and ecology. Join Rebecca Dobkins, PhD, Willamette University; Erin Moore, AIA, University of Oregon; and Colin Fogarty, executive director, Confluence for this important discussion. April 28, 6-8pm. Sisters School District Administration Building, 525 E Cascade Ave, Sisters. Contact: inquires@roundhousefoundation.org. Free.

Food Security vs. Food Sovereignty

Learn why food sovereignty is so important to Native people with Perri McDaniel, member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. April 28, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org.

Free.

The Right to Know - Honoring Native American Sovereignty Dr. Jennifer O’Neal

highlights the importance of honoring Native American sovereignty by centering Indigenous protocols, knowledge and traditions in histories and collections. April 30, 3-4pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend.

Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.

THEATER

Joke Offs - A Live Comedy Gameshow Come enjoy the premier event of

Joke Offs - the live comedy gameshow where C.O.’s best comics go head to head competing for a mystery prize and to Avoid the wheel of humiliation. $20 Online - $25 At The Door Sponsored

by Rosell Wealth Management April 29, 7:30 and 8pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $20/adv $25/door $150/VIP.

WORDS

The Auntie Way - Celebrating Kindness, Fierceness, & Creativity Be

inspired by the strength and generosity of Aunties from the Yakama Reservation and beyond. Yakama author Michelle M. Jacob enjoys celebrating the love and wisdom of her Aunties.

May 3, 3-4pm. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls. lib.or.us. Free.

Indie Bookstore Day! Help celebrate Roundabout’s Grand Re-opening and see how the store Jams! Fabulous IBD tote for first 40 customers. Author Speed Dating Event with 6 Oregon

Mystery Book Club Discussion of The

Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers.

Join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wed., 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend.

Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

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Oregon Author Speed Date Event

Meet six Oregon-based authors! You will have the opportunity to chat with each author, purchase a book and have it signed. Featured authors: Beth Alvarado Steve Forrester Jamie Fry Cheri Lee Helfenstein Brian Roberts Frank Zafiro April 30, Noon-2pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com.

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. Mon., 9am-Noon. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. free.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club We will

be discussing "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. April 27, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend.

Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com.

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.

ETC.

Crook County Position 1 Candidate Forum All forums will be virtual on City Club’s

YouTube and Facebook pages. Submit questions here: https://forms.gle/3ETskxKsQhwumYT57 April 27, 7-8pm. Contact: 541-633-7163. info@ cityclubco.org. Free.

Jefferson County Sheriff All forums will be virtual on City Club’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Submit questions by clicking here: https://forms.gle/3ETskxKsQhwumYT57 Confirmed Candidates: Marc Heckathron, Jason Pollock. May 2, 7-8pm. Contact: 541-633-7163. kim@cityclubco.org. Free.

Kôr Community Land Trust to Hold Fundraiser to Build Its Next Village Kôr

Community Land Trust is holding a fundraiser to build its third community. The event features hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, during which time Alicia Viani’s duo will perform. Guests can also donate to the mission-based nonprofit through a silent art auction, live auction and paddle raise. April 28, 6-8pm. Tetherow, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 458-202-4598. jackie@korlandtrust.org. $100.

Museum and Me A quieter time for children

and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s

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authors. Exclusive IBD merchandise. April 30, 10am-5pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

THE GOLD SOULS at Silver Moon Brewing

The Gold Souls produce a sound that is at home in a basement jazz bar. The Sacramento band draws on influences of traditional American genres in blues, jazz and funk. This creates a multifaceted listening experience capable of transporting audiences back in time. Feel the funk Fri., April 29 at Silver Moon Brewing.

newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. April 28, 5-8pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Free.

Natural History Pub: Discovering Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands The Owyhee

River flows for 280 miles through Nevada, Idaho and Oregon and is surrounded by a diverse landscape of canyons, hills and wildlife. Listen to three desert explorers, Michael O’Casey of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Renee Patrick of Oregon Natural Desert Association and photographer Jim Davis. May 2, 7-8pm.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Free with RSVP.

Not Cho Grandma’s Bingo Not Cho’

Grandma’s Bingo is back at Silver Moon Brewing!

We host our 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.

Plateau Beading Workshop Confederated

Tribes of Warm Springs traditional artists Roberta Kirk, Merle Kirk and Tashina Eastman will lead a three-hour beading workshop. For ages 14+.

Some experience with needlework and/or sewing is helpful but not required. April 30, 1-4pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.

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.

General Volunteer Opportunities For in-

formation on volunteer opportunities at Bethlehem Inn please contact Courtney, Community Engagement Coordinator, at volunteer@bethleheminn. org. Fourth Thu. of every month. Bethlehem Inn, 3705 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-322-8768 x11. volunteer@bethleheminn.org. Free.

Humane Society Thrift Store - Volunteers Needed Do you love animals and

discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering

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THE OLD REVIVAL W/ THE ROOF RABBITS at Volcanic Theatre Pub

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.

Smith Rock Spring Thing Come volunteer at Smith Rock Sate Park to conduct general maintenance and cleanup. Care for the places you play! April 30, 8am. Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Dr., Terrebonne. Free.

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. There's an emergency food pantry, visiting residents of assisted living centers and making up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

WWOLF Helping farmers Aaron and Lauren plant, pull weeds and more at this lovely farm site. Find out more about the event and register April 30, 9am-1pm. Fibonacci Farm, 7858 SW 61st St, Redmond. Contact: 541-633-7388. Free.

GROUPS & MEETUPS 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.

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: 503-501-603. bend.toastmasters.club@gmail.com. Free.

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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. $25.00.

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CALENDAR 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. The Base at Franklin, 5 NW Franklin Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-610-8826. hello@baseatfranklin.com. Free.

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Builders and Brew If you build campers, love campers or want to learn things about building campers then come on out. A free event with drinks and real viby people. Attended by some of Oregon’s best builders. First Mon. of every month, 6-9pm. Through April 24. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 503-6892366. chipconrad@gmail.com. Free.

Center for the Arts Town Hall Meeting

A town hall designed to gather information for a study about the proposed Central Oregon Center for the Arts. Admission is free, but registration at coca.org is required. Help explore the possibilities and provide input on how COCA can fit the needs of all area residents. http://coca.org/ Tue., May 3, 4-6pm, Wed., May 4, 4-6pm and Thu., May 5, 4-6pm. COCC Coats Campus Center, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 818-207-1026. info@ cocarts.org. Free.

Game Night Let’s Play LeftCenterRight Bring friends and make new friends. More

people the bigger the pot. Simple game, one dollar table and five 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: 541-6170688. Zerolatencybend.com.

May Green Drinks: a Conversation on Intersectional Environmentalism with Leah Thomas The Environmental Center is

thrilled to welcome environmental activist and eco-communicator Leah Thomas to share her new book "The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet." May 2, 4:30-6pm. Contact:

EVENTS 541-508-5410. priscilla@envirocenter.org. 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.

Saving Grace & COCC - Take Back the Night Please join Saving Grace and COCC for

Take Back the Night and help us raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. For more info: jenna.m@saving-grace.org April 28, 6-8pm.

Central Oregon Community College track, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-382-9227. jenna.m@saving-grace.org. Free.

FAMILY & KIDS

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.

Baby Ninja Classes Cuties plus adults will bond and have a blast exploring soft obstacle ninja warrior courses, singing songs with hand gestures and movements, parachute play and bubbles! Adults will enjoy meeting other parents, yoga stretching and will learn fun ways to interact with their babies in an active and playful manner. Tue./Wed., times vary. Through May 11.

Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $105.

Bend Girls AllRide Senior Shredders 5-Week Camps The Sr. Shredder Program is designed for the more experienced rider looking to progress and advance their mountain biking

skills! The goal is to get out for trail rides each week that focus on the fundamentals. We will continue self-reflection and journaling to build confidence and a positive mindset. Wed., April 27, 3:30-5:30pm and Wed., Sept. 14, 3:30-5:30pm.

Cog Wild, 255 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 480-343-7037. girls@ladiesallride.com. $225.

Botany Bonanza Family Program Cele-

brate the coming of spring as participants learn all about how cool plants are! They will Learn how to identify some of the area's common local trees, see all the parts of a flower in a handson flower dissection, learn how water moves through plants and how they breathe through experiments. They’ll discover all this and more as they become junior botanists. April 30, 10:30amNoon. Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Rd., Sunriver, Sunriver. $10-$12.

Central Oregon TED Ed Nine innovative educators share unexpected ways to engage children and support families in our new, ever-changing reality. April 30, 6-9:30pm.

Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 503-975-4754. diane.murray@ hdesd.org. $25.

classes. Mon., 3:15-4:15pm, Tue., 4:15-5:15 and 5:30-6:30pm and Thu., 4:15-5:15pm. Through May 12. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Kids Open Play Our Kids Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful space for kids to stay active and have fun! 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.

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.

Hello, Storytime! Hello, Storytime! is for parents/caregivers and children. Primarily the activities and books will be geared to the 0 to 5 years old age group with young child orientation.

April 27, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Free.

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.

Kids Ninja Warrior After-School Camp

Mom + Baby Yoga Classes Join other

Drop-off the kids (age 6-10) after school on Wednesdays for our fun-filled After-School Ninja Warrior Camp. 1:30-4:30pm. Through May 11.

Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $165.

Kids Ninja Warrior Classes Kids (age 6-10) will gain amazing Ninja Warrior abilities through our Ninja Warrior obstacle course training, rock climbing and fitness conditioning

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

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Our annual Let’s Pull Together event has evolved to a city-wide event consisting of partnerships and incredible volunteers all joining together for good times and clean country (city) living. Join your neighborhood and our community as we pull together to clean up debris, plant native pollinators and remove non-native invasive plants from locations all over our city. Then enjoy the volunteer celebration and festivities immediately after!

How to get involved: Sign up to volunteer, lead your group, or to be a site coordinator.

Bring your gloves, your friends, and your family, and join in! Participants are asked to only collect paper and plastic litter; no hazardous litter.

Meet us at any one of our many locations throughout our community where our site coordinators and experts will assist you in identifying native plants and noxious weeds and provide everyone with bags for debris collection.

VOLUNTEER We need volunteers!

Visit our website at www.letspulltogether.org

Neighbors, businesses, school groups, church groups, scout troops, sports teams, outdoor enthusiasts, farmers and ranchers, and folks like you can help clean up our city to protect our surrounding ecosystem of beautiful forests and deserts!

Sites are family-friendly for children of all ages and for all physical ability levels.

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Why is preventing and reducing litter important to the community and the environment?

It keeps your neighborhood beautiful – Litter is an eyesore, after all. Litter can negatively impact your sense of community and make people feel less safe. By picking it up, you’re showing pride in your community and beautifying the area.

Crime is lower in areas that are clean and well maintained.

Less litter in our community and on wilderness trails brings benefits to animals and humans. Not only is litter unsightly and capable of ruining our experience in nature, but it also poses danger to animals that may ingest it. Often litter on a trail ends up in a river and we all know where our rivers lead to. By removing litter from our high desert and mountain environments, we are ensuring that it doesn’t end up in our oceans. It shows respect for others, the environment, and yourself.

The presence of litter attracts more litter. Removing litter is a fun, simple, and free activity that can have instant results for you and your community.

Recycling is highly encouraged. Both the local community and the overall environment can benefit from recycling materials instead of littering. It saves natural resources, landfill space, energy, clean air, and water and conserves the environment.

Why pull noxious weeds?

These are species that are adapted to the climate, elevation, and soil of our area. Native plants attract wildlife, support habitat, and are friendly to their environment.

Helping control noxious weeds is something every weekend gardener and concerned citizen can do to become more involved to protect our native Oregon ecosystem.

• They are low maintenance and require no mowing.

• The problem of noxious non-native weeds proliferating in Central Oregon is severe.

• They require little or no watering once established.

• They require no fertilizers or pesticides, as they have evolved defenses against disease and pests.

• They have deep roots that allow rainwater to soak well into the ground. Rain that does not soak into the ground causes erosion and flows off lawns and pavement and into storm drains where it is carried away to nearby ponds, rivers, and streams.

Showy Milkweed with Monarch Butterfly

Wintercreek Native Nursery

Lowly Penstemon

Wintercreek Native Nursery

Purple Prairie Clover

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• Many noxious weeds overrun native vegetation, reducing habitat for other plants and wildlife, destroying ecosystems by altering soil, and hydrology, stealing scarce water, and increasing fire danger.

• Noxious weeds infest crops and cost local communities in terms of visual blight, a reduction in property values, and lost agricultural production. Some noxious weeds are poisonous to humans, livestock, and wildlife.

• Some can only be controlled by the use of herbicides.

ORANGE HAWKWEED (Hieracium aurantiacum) is a perennial with above-ground runners (stolons) that root at the tips. Roots are shallow and fibrous. The plant grows up to 12 inches tall and contains milky juice. The flowers cluster at the top of a leafless stem. Stiff black, glandular hairs cover flower stalks. Leaves are hairy, lance shaped, up to 5 inches long and exclusively basal.

DALMATION TOADFLAX (Linaria dalmatica)

We proudly support the volunteer initiatives of Pollinator Pathways

is a perennial, up to 3 feet tall, reproducing by seed and underground root stalks which makes this plant extremely difficult to control. Leaves are waxy and clasp the stem.

The goal of a Pollinator Pathway is to create a corridor of contiguous native pollinator gardens throughout our community using the adjacent lands of residents, businesses, parks, and open spaces. The end result will be the connection of habitat within the range of most of our native pollinators.

SPOTTED KNAPWEED (Centaurea maculosa)

For more information please visit

www.pollinator-pathway.org/towns/bend

is biennial or usually short- lived perennial with a stout taproot. It can have one or more stems, branches 1 to 3 feet tall. The flowers are pinkish-purple. Bracts under the flowers have dark spots tipped with fringe. Leaves of the mature plant are finely divided.

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Complimentary yellow bags will be available at: • City of Bend, Utility Works, 62975 Boyd Acres Rd. • City of Bend, City Hall, 710 NW Wall St. (2nd Floor Admin) • Deschutes County Road Department, 61150 SE 27th St. Complimentary bag drop off May 21st from 9 a.m. till 12 p.m. at the Westside Venue in the Old Mill District. Look for our partner, Wintercreek Native Restoration’s trailer, at the festivities.

9 AM

Volunteers will meet at their neighborhood site. Group orientation with our site coordinators and identification training of native and noxious plants with our experts. Then we clean up the town!

11:45 AM

Clean up and head to our volunteer celebration and festivities at the Westside Venue in the Old Mill District

12:00 PM - Volunteer Celebration

Festivities are free for all of our volunteers, at the Westside Venue in the Old Mill District

Additional Help: • Site visits are available for property owners.

• Educational presentations can be made to your group or neighborhood.

• The Deschutes County Invasive Station boasts a ton of helpful information, identification material, and educational videos; it is available for larger events.

• The Deschutes County Weed Advisory Board meets monthly and welcomes your participation and involvement.

• Oregon State weed laws provide governing agencies the authority for enforcement and compliance. In Deschutes County, fines for failure to control noxious weeds can reach up to $2000 per day, in Bend fines can reach up to $750 per day.

• Deschutes County offers technical advice and may have financial assistance for landowners with noxious weeds.

To Get There:

By Vehicle: enter parking area immediately west of the Columbia Street Bridge By bicycle or foot: along the trail at the OMD Footbridge.

Geocachers: 44.044644,-121.316804

Sponsorships Local businesses and agencies are invited to join us in sponsorship of festivities for our volunteers.

For more information, please contact Cheryl Howard, Program Manager, Events and Volunteer Program, City of Bend. 541-388-5579 or choward@ bendoregon.gov. This event is proudly coordinated by the City of Bend, the Deschutes County Weed Advisory Board, and Bend Pollinator Pathways.

For more information: Volunteer Program

Noxious Weeds

In Bend visit the City’s Noxious Weeds page or contact Julie Craig at 541-388-5527 jcraig@bendoregon.gov

In Deschutes County visit the County’s Noxious Weed Program Page or contact Ed Keith at 541-322-7117 ed.keith@deschutes.org

www.bendoregon.gov/volunteer

www.bendoregon.gov/weeds

www.deschutes.org/weeds

Visit the Volunteer Program page or contact the event coordinator Cheryl Howard at 541-388-5579 choward@bendoregon.gov

Moms + Groms Meetup 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! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

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.

Natural Dyes Workshop Make your very

Twinkle Toes Tap Learn the basics of Tap!

own botanically dyed silk scarf! Learn about the plants that lend a hand to coloring your wardrobe! All materials are included in the cost of the workshop. April 28, 5:30-7pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend.

Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $45.

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. Tuesdays, 3:35-4:20pm. Through June 14. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $61.

Ninja Elite Classes Kids (age 8-12) increase your athletic performance through the exciting sport of Ninja Warrior! All levels are welcome.

Thu., 5:30-6:30pm Through June 23. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $125.

FOOD & DRINK

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Elixir Wine Group Restaurant Join us 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 Elixirs' 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.

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. April 28-May 19, 5:30pm.

Catalyst Counseling & Counsulting, 2445 NE Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-848-2804. debbi@ catalystcounseling.co. $50.

Thrifty Thursdays @ Hoodoo Ski Area

Deep, cheap, and steep... Invest in the best in the

tion featuring Cheri’s HazelCream. Three courses, blind taste judging. Live stream. April 27, 3-6:30pm. Contact: cheri@rcpmain.com. Free.

Saturday May 21, 2022

Mama Needs a Beer! Mama Needs a Beer is back! We’re ready to celebrate all the special moms out there with an evening just for you.

Enjoy shopping with local vendors, drink specials and fun music by DJ Chris! May 3, 5-8pm. Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-516-8544. info@wildridebrew.com. Free.

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Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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! Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried chicken 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! Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend.

Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com.

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Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! $3 Pints of the core line up beers and $4 pours of our barrel aged beers all day. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

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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.

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love making new Ninja Warrior buddies as they develop fundamental coordination skills through obstacle-based gymnastics and climbing challenges in these action-packed classes. Mon., 4:30-5:20pm, Tue., 3:15-4:05pm, Wed., 5-5:50pm and Thu., 3:15-4:05pm. Through May 12. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

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. We also incorporate journaling and fun candle making activities. Come learn skills that will enhance focus, reduce anxiety and greatly improve balance! 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.

Nano-Ninja Classes Kids (age 4 - 5) will

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tains are open - you know what that means?!

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.

Wine Wednesdays Happy hour all day

ATHLETIC EVENTS

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.

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.

Badminton night! Are you badminton

curious? Kick-off event at the field near the Pilot Butte playground. Bring a racquet. Net and birdies provided. May 2, 6:30-8:30pm. Pilot Butte Neighborhood Park, 1310 NE Hwy 20, Bend. Contact: 503-720-8605. jimwinkle@gmail.com. Free.

Bow Making Workshop This 2-day work-

shop for adults leads you through the process of crafting your own board bow. Each student takes home their final product they’re worked and crafted throughout the weekend. April 30, Noon.

Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: info@ nighthawknaturalistschool.com. $250.

The Circuit BIPOC Climbing Night Join

the Circuit Rock gym the last Thursday every month for an event that welcomes all in the BIPOC community. Last Thursday of every month.

The Circuit Bouldering Gym Bend, 63051 NE Corporate Pl, Bend. 50% off day pass.

Know Wonder - Wonder of Wildflowers Hike at Whychus Canyon Preserve Search for wildflowers and enjoy mountain views on this 4-mile guided hike with the Deschutes Land Trust. Registration required. May 2, 9:30am-Noon. Whychus Canyon Preserve, outside Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Sat., 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

Signature Series- Bike Fit & Setup Bike Fit and Set Up. Timmy will take his vast knowledge of body dynamics and mountain biking to dial in your steed so it fits you perfectly. Proper fit helps you generate more power and be a more effective rider across all types of terrain. April 28, 5pm. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend.

Contact: 5413857002. info@cogwild.com. $70.

Signature Series- Rock and Roll Find

flow and confidence in rocky technical terrain.

We will break down obstacles like rock rollovers, small drops and technical climbs. Session Funner tech and COD with a Cog Wild shuttle Thu., 9am-Noon Through April 28. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $225.

Three-Week Progression Sessions

Master the trails with the 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 Shred-

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der’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.

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Access Bars and Body Process Gifting and Receiving Did you know your body’s first

language is energy? Group trade of Access Bars and Body Processes is a great way to connect with others in the area and receive! First Tue. of every month, 5-7pm. The Blissful Heart Hidden Garden, 105 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 541848-7608. jenniferevemorey@gmail.com. Free.

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. 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 Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen

sits every Monday evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. We have 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. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.

Buddhism: Start Here This informal talk is designed to introduce the basics of the Buddhist point of view as expressed in the Vajrayana (Tibetan) tradition, led by Natural Mind Dharma Center director Michael Stevens. First Monday of every month, 7pm. Natural Mind Dharma Center, 345 SW Century Drive, Suite 2, Bend. Contact: info@naturalminddharma.org. Free.

Capoeira: A Perfect Adventure Become

your own hero. The Brazilian art form of Capoeira 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. Tue.-Thu., 7:10pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 2535 NE Studio Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $30 intro month.

Chaos to Calm: How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Embody Inner Calm Nervous system health has become a hot

topic, but do you know how to actually change your stressed out ways and to embody a balanced state where you can truly thrive?! This interactive class will bring you an understanding of what your body really needs to create calm. April 30, 5:30-7pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-7282368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $20.

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. Mon., 6-7:30pm. Contact: 914-9802644. meadowlarkcoaching@yahoo.com. $15-25.

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 us

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

Eterno el Flamenco Vive will be presented by Flaemco dancer Savannah Fuentes and multi-instrumentalist/ singer Diego Amador Jr. The duo comes from Seville, Spain to present the traditional Spanish art form. The duo’s relationship allows them to express the artform with authentic and genuine emotions. Sons of Norway Hall hosts the duo on Thur., April 28.

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

Drop In Monday Meditation - Open to All Come join us in the beautiful gardens for

meditation 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.

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

newest yoga studio! Tue.-Thu., 5-6pm. Loft Wellness & Day Spa, 339 SW Century Drive Ste 203, Bend. Contact: 541-690-5100. info@loftbend. com. $20.

Kids Yoga Classes Kids (age 6 - 10) will

enhance flexibility, gain strength and improve balance and coordination through our kids yoga classes. Mindful yoga techniques are important for calming the nervous system, managing frustrations and improving focus. We will explore mindful drawing and art projects. Come make new yogi friends! Tue., 4:15-5:15pm. Through June 21. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Meditation for Anxiety Change your thoughts, change your life. This 4-week group meditation, with Kathleen of Tohi Wellness, focuses on relieving anxiety with a different technique each week. Attend the series or just once.

Register at www.harmoniceggwellness.com/redmond-events Mon., 6-7:30pm. Through May 23.

Spark Wellness, 210 Southwest 5th Street, Suite 4, Redmond. Contact: 541-604-2440. sparkwellnessinfo@gmail.com. $50/series, $15/class.

Metaphysical Book Club Join like-minded

people and explore our world on a different dimension. Come ready to read Elizabeth April’s book, “You aren’t dying, you’re just waking up.”

April 28, 6:30-8pm. Spark Wellness, 210 Southwest 5th Street, Suite 4, Redmond. Contact: 541604-2440. sparkwellnessinfo@gmail.com. Free.

Motivation and Goal Setting Workshop

Feeling Pandemic Blues? It’s a great time to redesign your life. Make use of your time at home by setting and reaching goals in a free Zoom Workshop. First Monday of every month, 5:307pm. Contact: coach@jacquieelliottclc.com. Free.

Move & Groove Get ready to shake ya groove

thing with these cool cats! At the end of this month, DJPK is laying down the grooves while Petit shows us the moves on an inspiring journey through yoga and sound. April 29, 5-6:30pm.

Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@ gmail.com. $25.

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.

Pawtown Veterinary Care Wellness Day Free wellness exams and 1/2 price vaccines

for all dogs and cats! April 28, 8am-4:30pm.

Pawtown Veterinary Care, 63130 Lancaster St, Suite 100, Bend. Contact: 541-777-6310. info@ pawtownvet.com. Free.

Soul in Motion Conscious Dance Move,

dance, play, and connect more deeply with yourself and others. Wed., 6-7:30pm. Through May 1.

Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: 5419487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

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. Tue., 7-8:30pm. Through May 31.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

Sound Yoga & Gong Bath Meditation

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. Wed., 7-8:30pm. Through June 1. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend.

Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $15-20.

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

appropriate for anyone who wants a slower Tai Chi class or those dealing with chronic health conditions. Mon.-Wed., 8:45-9:45am. 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. Taoist Tai Chi Chuan 108 movements. This holistic approach focuses on the entire body as well as the mental and spiritual aspects. Tue.-Thu., 9:45-10:45am.

Grandmaster Franklin, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-797-9620. 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: 541330-9070.12 classes/$180.

Yoga Mama Classes In this 4-week in-per-

son 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. Sat., 10:30-11:45am. Through May 28. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $110.

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Dance, burlesque, acrobatics and more, on monthly rotation at the Campfire Hotel

By Nicole Vulcan Courtesy Justin Buckles Productions

Jayla Rose, who appears on “Watch Out for the Big Grrls,” with Lizzo, has been a regular performer in Justin Buckles’ productions since 2013.

If you’ve never experienced the wonder that is a Diva Drag Brunch—or any drag brunch, really—then here are a few basics you should know. Try to come in an energetic mind state, because these shows are feisty and fun. But if you happen to come on a day you’re feeling sluggish, then the brunch and show will likely turn that around.

Produced by Justin Buckles Productions, Diva Drag Brunch is a regular series that moves around to various places in the Northwest—now including Bend, where shows will happen monthly at the Campfire Hotel. The upcoming show on Sat., April 30 is already sold out—but with the monthly appearances, the next one will come around the corner soon enough, on May 28.

The Source Weekly chatted with producer Justin Buckles about Diva Drag Brunch.

Source Weekly: Describe Diva Drag Brunch for people not familiar.

Justin Buckles: Diva Drag Brunch is a non-stop, over-the-top, must-see event featuring the best drag performers in the Pacific Northwest and locally.

SW: What can guests expect when they attend?

JB: Guests can expect drag, burlesque, comedy, acrobatics, dance, and more!

SW: Your shows take place in numerous places in the Northwest. Why do Courtesy Justin Buckles Productions

you think your show has been so successful?

JB: I really go out of the way to work with performers that I consider to be at the top of their game. From their hosting abilities to their performance abilities to their outfits and music choices.

This pertains to not only the performers that travel with my shows, but also the local performers I work with in each city I take the show to.

SW: Diva Drag Brunch is coming to Bend this week. What prompted you to add Bend to your roster?

JB: I started producing shows in Bend in 2013 and had brought over a previous drag brunch that I was producing, but then the pandemic rolled around and everything screeched to a halt. When I launched Diva Drag Brunch in Portland in June 2021, I also created a list of cities I wanted to take the show. Bringing it to Bend has been in the works for over a year.

SW: One of your performers, Jayla Rose, recently appeared on Lizzo’s show, “Watch Out for the Big Grrls.”

How has that raised the profile of your shows, and of Jayla as a performer?

JB: First off, I am incredibly proud of Jayla. She really took the time during the pandemic to set goals for herself and her career and now everything is falling into place for her. She’s more driven and focused now then I’ve ever seen her, and

I’ve been working with her since 2013.

Through her social media platform more eyes have definitely come across Diva Drag Brunch and what and where we are doing and going. We just traveled up to Fairbanks, Alaska, and produced four sold-out shows in 36 hours, and multiple times a day people would stop Jayla for photos and want to talk about Lizzo and the show. Her involvement with the show has definitely had a positive kickback on Diva Drag Brunch.

SW: What does it mean to you and to the community of drag performers to see so much interest in your shows?

JB: For me personally I am beyond grateful that Diva Drag Brunch has been accepted and welcomed as well as it has.

I’ve been involved in film, TV, live shows for over 20 years, so knowing that what I love doing is welcomed with open arms just encourages me to keep moving forward and working just as hard as I have been. For my performers this is, for a majority of them, their full-time job so being to go on the road, especially up to Fairbanks, Alaska, and seeing how accepting and ready the communities are means the world to them.

Diva Drag Brunch

Monthly at the Campfire Hotel See upcoming dates at campfirehotel.com/experiences/#/ Find Diva Drag Brunch on Instagram @divadragbrunch

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Nalysnyky Recipe

If mom isn’t a dill lover with a Ukrainian mother, I’ve come up with a sweet nalysnyky that’s more in line with what we’ve come to expect from Mother’s Day. It’s filled with a blend of mascarpone and ricotta cheeses, mixed with chopped strawberries, flavored with vanilla and drizzled in chocolate sauce.

Whichever filling you use, the rest of the technique won’t change. My son likes chopped ham in his dill nalysnyky, and his brother prefers them filled with imitation crab, asparagus and brie. Just be careful of watery ingredients, as they will make for a soupy filling. Serves 2 Crepe Ingredients 4 eggs ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 cup flour ¼ cup heavy cream ½ stick butter Savory Filling 1 cup full fat cottage cheese, preferably large curd 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons dill, chopped (or more, if you’re cooking for my mom) ½ teaspoon salt Sweet Filling 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mascarpone cheese 2 yolks 1 cup chopped strawberries 2 teaspoons vanilla extract A traditional Ukrainian crepe features cottage cheese and dill, but fillings can also be built to suit.

carnations and led a day of mother appreciation, the likes of which nobody had ever seen. The event was such a hit that it kept going, and growing, year after year until President Wilson declared it a national holiday in 1914.

Nobody understands the cost of war like a mother, and no conflict is more gutting than a Civil War. The Ukraine War feels like a Civil War, given the close historical ties between the two nations, with years of intermarriage and interactions between the people of both nations. If mothers were in charge of Mother Russia—perhaps the most ironic nickname ever—this war would simply not be happening. Mothers want calm, stability, safety. They have wisdom and perspective. They want peace.

After little Blackie the hen hatched her eggs, she fussed over them tirelessly, following and herding the little puffballs around the chicken yard, teaching

them how to scratch and peck. Or she would sit in a sunny spot and let the chicks burrow into her feathers, from where they’d continue cheep-cheeping, invisibly. The other hens were inspired.

One ran at me when I entered the yard, presumably to protect the baby chicks.

Another took a stab at sitting on eggs.

The mothering impulse is contagious.

My mom’s parents came over from Ukraine, where the baked Ukrainian crepes called nalysnyky are a comfort food. They are traditionally filled with cottage cheese and dill, which happens to be my mom’s favorite herb, so to her these dilly crepes deliver a delicious dose of nostalgia. But she is cool with strawberries and chocolate, too.

I’ve made them with ham and cheese, which my kids like, and even tried a version filled with fake crab and asparagus. It’s a very forgiving dish.

If only life were so forgiving, and peace as easy to make as crepes.

If your filling contains cottage cheese the first step will be to place the cheese in a colander and let any water drain. Then proceed to making crepes.

Add the eggs, salt and milk to a mixing bowl. Mix furiously, with a whisk or electric mixer until the eggs are thoroughly beaten. Add the flour, ¼ cup at a time, mixing as you add it to avoid lumps, which a real crepe maker would never tolerate.

When the batter is completely smooth and homogenized, heat an omelet pan on medium.

Add about a teaspoon of butter and tilt the pan around to spread it evenly. Add ¼ cup of batter to the buttered pan, quickly making a spiral from the center. Immediately tilt the pan around to fill the gaps and completely cover the bottom of the pan. The window for doing this is very short as the crepes will quickly cook. It is an art to fill the pan bottom with a perfect circle. Imperfect circles are fine too, because when they are filled and rolled nobody will notice.

Shake the pan to keep the crepe from sticking—if you’ve used enough batter and it’s a decent pan it won’t. After about two minutes the crepe will shrink a little, and moisture will start to bubble from the top. It’s about done at that point. Do not flip it. Slide it off the pan and onto a plate. Repeat until the batter is gone and you have 10 crepes.

Mix together the ingredients to your filling of choice.

Place a tablespoon of filling near the edge of a crepe. Roll that edge over the filling. Fold and tuck the two ends as you roll the crepe across the plate.

Stack the rolled crepes in a lightly buttered pan and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Let them cool to a safe temperature and serve warm.

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Our story ends in front of a pile of Ukrainian crepes. Some are flavored with savory herbs and cottage cheese, and others are filled with strawberries, vanilla and sweet cheese. These crepes, called nalysnyky (gnaw-leesnike), make the perfect Mother’s Day meal. But first, some thoughts on the true meaning of Mother’s Day. We have this little black hen who recently became obsessed with sitting on eggs. Any time she or another hen laid an egg she would roll it into the pile she had going, and gently settle herself on top. All day long, sitting in the nesting box atop her pile. When I collected the eggs she’d peck at my hand.

We don’t have a rooster in the flock, so the eggs our hens lay aren’t fertilized and won’t hatch. So I called a farmer friend with roosters, and she brought me a dozen freshly laid eggs to market. We put them in the layer box, marked with Sharpie, and little Blackie sat down and got to work. Twenty-two days later six of them hatched, and our little heroine realized that the work had only begun.

Mother’s Day as we know it began as a memorial to the peace activist Ann Jarvis. During the Civil War, Ann Jarvis had run “Mother’s Work Camps” in West Virginia, where she and other women worked to improve sanitary conditions for children. They declared these camps neutral and treated both Union and Confederate soldiers. When the war ended, Jarvis organized a reconciliation event with soldiers from both sides. At that time, she and fellow activist mother Julia Ward Howe had proposed a “Mothers’ Peace Day” to empower a mother’s sacred right to protect the lives of her boys, aka the soldiers.

The first Mother’s Day celebration came two years after Jarvis’ death, on the second Sunday of May 1905. It was organized by her daughter Anna, who made sure it was a celebration for all mothers, not just hers. The younger Jarvis filled a church with white

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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. See full review on page 31. Regal Old Mill, Tin Pan Theater, Odem Theater Pub

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

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. Regal Old Mill

MEMORY: Liam Neeson stars as a man with a very special skills…that he doesn’t remember. He plays a hitman with Alzheimer’s who has a few more murders he has to take care of before the disease takes him. Since this is from Martin Campbell, the director of “Casino Royale” and “Goldeneye,” this should at least be exciting to watch, even though it sounds pretty silly. Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House 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

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-

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, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins

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

FATHER STU: Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson in the faith-based true story of a boxer turned priest, directed by Mel Gibson’s current girlfriend. Nope.

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Sorry, I’m gonna date myself real quick. One of the only times I ever skipped school was March 31 of my senior year when I took off during lunch to go to the first showing of “The Matrix” at my local theater.

Yeah, I was a real troublemaker. I went into that movie expecting some badass action and kung-fu, but not the trippy, reality-bending carnival ride the film ended up being. By the time the film ended and I was walking out of the theater, I genuinely felt like a different person than the one who walked in, no red or blue pill needed.

A lot of teenagers (and people in general) are going to have the same reaction when they see “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” the new film by Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert (collectively known as Daniels), the dementedly brilliant minds behind “Swiss Army Man.” When I watched “EEAAO” this week, it felt like the first time I watched “The Matrix” or “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” or “2001,” so I did the same thing I did after watching those originally: I watched it again right away. And it was even better.

A flawless Michelle Yeoh plays Evelyn Wang, a first generation Chinese-American running a struggling laundromat with her unhappy husband, Waymond (Ke Huy Quan…Data from “The Goonies!”), while also dealing with her daughter Joy (a mercurial Stephanie Hsu) who she hardly understands and her judgmental father Gong Gong (James Hong) who has recently arrived from China. On top of the family difficulties, the laundromat is being audited by an intense IRS agent, Deirdre Beaubeidra (Jamie Lee Curtis) and, oh yeah, the multiverse is in danger of folding into a black hole that looks like an Everything Bagel.

There’s a lot more to it than that, with a plot that keeps expanding as the film rockets through the fastest-paced 140 minutes I’ve ever seen a film sustain. But the reason why “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is a remarkable work of art and a landmark in cinema isn’t because of the insanely original story or the constantly jaw-dropping visuals as we careen through dozens of Evelyn’s lives across the multiverse. It’s because

Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu are remarkable in “EEAAO.”

at its core, Daniels have made a film powered by sheer unfiltered empathy.

Even if you couldn’t care less about all the scifi/kung-fu trappings, this is a movie purely of this moment in history, asking its audience if they’re OK, if they feel unmoored from the Earth and if the center of gravity feels a little looser than it once did. It’s a deeply profound examination of the moments that make up our lives, the family we are born into and the fundamental flaw of nihilism, hidden at the center of a genre picture.

Where the Daniels have really blown my mind is that they have a novel solution for what ails the world.

So many movies have big ideas and love to deconstruct society and its flaws, but when it comes time to show their work and get to fixing the problem, they just shrug and ask the audience to figure it out. “Everything

Everywhere All At Once” has a solution so simple it’s almost naive. Kindness: just understanding everyone is going through their own multiverse of struggles and they might need a minute to catch their breath.

The Daniels succeed in so very many things with this movie, but none more than this: They made me wish in the existence of a multiverse so I could find a universe in which I haven’t seen “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and watch it with fresh eyes again.

Movies like this one are remarkable and rare, and I shouldn’t compare it to “The Matrix.” It’s better.

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Land Trust has a simple list of 11 pollinator plants to grow to get you started with links to more natives that provide color and nectar all year long.

The nagging question may be, how to get started?

Where do you rip out that lawn first?

Over the years, the Deschutes Land Trust has planted hundreds of thousands of native plants at our protected lands (and many in our home gardens!) and we’ve developed some tips and tricks to helping native plants thrive. Location is first! Start small, and find a sunny spot in your garden. Many of our native plants (including wildflowers) love the sun! It doesn’t have to be full sun, but your plants will be happiest if they have a decent amount of sun (4-8 hours every day, depending on strength of the sun). If you don’t have sun, look for native plants that are shade tolerant or grow in wetter areas, but beware some will need more water in your landscaping.

When planting non-native plants and vegetables, you hear a lot about improving your soil since Central Oregon soil is usually sandy and not very nutrient rich.

Luckily, since native plants are adapted to our soils, you don’t have to amend your soil. You should consider, however, when you will plant. We all get itchy to garden in the spring, but consider planting your natives in the fall. The Land Trust plants all of our native plants in the fall to take advantage of cooler

temperatures and natural moisture that comes over the winter. Fall planting, among other reasons, allows natives to concentrate on growing roots and getting established before hot summer weather arrives.

When you do plant, give your natives space in your garden.

It’s tempting to shove them all together to look more robust, but young native plants don’t like competition from other plants when they’re starting out. The same goes for weeds! Keep your native plant garden weed free to help give those natives a chance to get established. If you are planting native milkweed to help the monarch butterfly, plan on giving this plant even more space!

Milkweed spreads underground via rhizomes and you don’t want to battle it later. Give it the space it needs to create healthy monarch butterfly habitat.

Finally, tend your garden. Native plants (even drought tolerant ones) will need watering in order to establish their roots. This can sometimes take two to three years, but be careful of over-watering: it is very easy to give native plants too much water. Once your plants are established, they won’t need as much water and should thrive in our Central Oregon climate helping reduce your overall household water use.

Smith Rock has seen a huge increase in visitors in the past few years. This is evidenced by any weekend trip out to the park where cars are seen to be parked to the pumpkin patch and sometimes beyond. Some estimates claim over 750,000 people visit the park each year.

In 2021 all Oregon state parks saw a record increase of visitors at 53,656,533, according to Oregonlive. This is up from the previous record-setting year in 2016 with 51,716,728 visitors. With this increased interest in natural areas comes the burdens of human impact.

Smith Rock is no exception. In recent years the park has seen human-created social trails increasing, retaining walls deteriorating and many other signs of erosion.

If interested in giving back to the popular state park, check out the annual Smith Rock Spring Thing hosted by the grassroots-nonprofit, Smith Rock Group, since 1993. The Spring Thing is back after a two-year hiatus, and is ready to get volunteers rocking!

Leading up to the disbandment of the event caused by COVID, there were around 250 volunteers who showed up consistently. The volunteer groups separate into different projects of interest spread throughout the park. In the past these have included replacing wooden steps, improving water drainage systems on trails, enhancing campground amenities and repairing fences.

The event is held for any recreator who uses the park. Past events pulled volunteers from all over Oregon, stretching to surrounding states.

Pre-registration is required as well as proof of vaccination per park program requirements. It is an all-day event starting at 8am running until roughly 5pm. A light breakfast and tools will be provided. Volunteers of all ages will be invited to help out.

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Water—or lack thereof—is a hot topic these days. According to the latest Oregon Climate Assessment, more than one-third of Oregon has been in a drought for the last 20 years, and we aren’t likely to return to what we all think of as “normal” water conditions.

The situation in Central Oregon is especially dire for farmers, ranchers and those who depend on water for their livelihoods. Since we can’t keep hoping for rain or epic snow years to change the situation, we all need to adapt to the new normal of a warming planet, which means way less water than we all had 50 years ago. So, what’s the average person to do to help? Conserve and adapt your own water use to help our precious, limited supply go further.

There are massive resources online for how to audit and cut your water use around your home, indoors and out. Check out your local city or water provider’s website as well, and dig in and commit to cutting your water use by transitioning your home indoors— the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 70% of our water use is indoors!

Outdoor water use is around 30% of our total usage. However, the EPA cautions that use “can be much higher in drier parts of the country… the arid West has some of the highest per capita residential water use because of landscape irrigation.” In Central Oregon, the City of Bend and OSU Extension have several excellent publications about gardening/ landscaping with less water, but another way to save water in Central Oregon (the arid West!) and with that water-hungry landscaping, is to transition your yard or gardens to native plants.

Native plants are adapted to a high desert environment, and need less water to grow and thrive. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors and planting them instead of nonnative shrubs and perennials will save water for people and nature. As an added benefit, planting native also helps benefit local pollinators like bees, butterflies and bats, and can provide habitat for local wildlife as well. Native plants, insects and animals need all the help they can get as our climate continues to warm and change!

Again, there is no shortage of online resources for planting native. For example, you can lose yourself in the rabbit hole of Doug Tallamy’s site about turning your yard or garden into wildlife habitat. In Central Oregon, Oregon State University Extension has native plant lists and we are lucky to have several native plant nurseries. However, sometimes there is so much information it can be overwhelming. The Deschutes

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Legal marijuana generates $3.7 billion in taxes for states, $178M in Oregon

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Legalized marijuana generated $3.7 billion in tax revenue in 2021 in U.S. states where recreational use of cannabis is allowed.

State governments’ tax revenue haul from legal pot is up 34% from 2020, according to the Marijuana Policy Project, which favors legalization.

In Oregon, legal pot sales generated $177.8 million in tax revenue in 2021, according to MPP. That is up from $158.3 million in tax money from marijuana sales in 2020 and $115.9 million in 2019 before the coronavirus pandemic.

Oregon legalized recreational pot in 2016. Cannabis is taxed at a 20% rate in Oregon with a 17% state levy and 3% local tax. That is compared to a 37% marijuana tax in Washington state, along with a 6.5% sales levy.

California has a 15% state marijuana excise tax along with additional levies on plants, leaves, flowers and cultivation, according to the Tax Foundation. State and local recreational marijuana levies in California can total as much as 45%.

High state tax rates and regulations continue to help sustain black market and illegal marijuana sales and illegal grows that continue to dot the landscape in southern Oregon and northern California.

Legal weed sales generated $1.3 billion in California in 2021 and $3.4 billion since 2018 when recreational cannabis was approved. In Washington state, recreational weed generated $630.9 million 2021 and $3 billion since 2014, according

to MPP. Legal cannabis has generated $11.2 billion in tax revenue for states nationally since 2014 when Colorado and Washington state were the first states to pass legalization measures. Some of the states where pot is now legal for recreational use have not yet started sales.

Eighteen states have legalized cannabis for recreational use with more considering reforming drug laws, including Maryland, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island and South Dakota. The U.S. House of Representatives approved a federal bill April 1 that decriminalizes marijuana nationally. The push faces a tougher challenge in the U.S. Senate and President Joe Biden has historically not backed drug law.

“Our report is further evidence that ending cannabis prohibition offers tremendous financial benefits for state governments. The legalization and regulation of cannabis for adults has generated billions of dollars in tax revenue, funded important services and programs at the state level, and created thousands of jobs across the country. Meanwhile, the states that lag behind continue to waste government resources on enforcing archaic cannabis laws that harm far too many Americans,” said Toi Hutchinson, president and CEO of the Marijuana Policy Project.

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Poet Jennifer Willoughby writes, “I am so busy. I am practicing my new hobby of watching me become someone else.

There is so much violence in reconstruction. Every minute is grisly, but I have to participate. I am building what I cannot break.” I wouldn’t describe your own reconstruction process during recent months as “violent” or “grisly,” Aries, but it has been strenuous and demanding. The good news is that you have mostly completed the most demanding work. Soon the process will become more fun.

Congratulations on creating an unbreakable new version of yourself!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z tells us, “Don’t ever go with the flow. Instead, be the flow.” Here’s what I think he means: If we go with the flow, we adjust and accommodate ourselves to a force that is not necessarily aligned with our personal inclinations and needs. To go with the flow implies we are surrendering our autonomy. To claim our full sovereignty, on the other hand, we are wise to be the flow.

We should create our own flow, which is just right for our unique inclinations and needs. I think this is the right approach for you right now, Taurus. Be the flow.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Italian language used to be a dialect spoken in Tuscany.

That area comprises less than eight percent of the country’s territory. How did such a dramatic evolution happen? Why did a local dialect supersede other dialects like Piedmontese, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and others? In part, it was because three potent 14th-century writers wrote in the Tuscan dialect: Dante Alighieri, Francesco Petrarch, and Giovanni Boccaccio. Another reason: Because Tuscany is centrally located in Italy, its dialect was less influenced by languages in France and other nearby countries. I offer this as a metaphor for you in the coming months. One of your personal talents, affiliations, or inclinations could become more influential and widespread—and have more authority in your life.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Always strive to

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be more interested than interesting,” said actor and activist Jane Fonda. That may not be easy for you to accomplish in the near future, dear Cancerian. Your curiosity will be at peak levels, but you may also be extra compelling and captivating. So I’ll amend Fonda’s advice: Give yourself permission to be both as interested and as interesting as you can imagine. Entertain the world with your lively personality as you go in quest of new information, fresh perceptions, and unprecedented experiences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “When in doubt, act like God,” proclaimed Leo singer-songwriter Madonna. I wouldn’t usually endorse that advice. But I’ll make an exception for you Leos during the next three weeks. Due to a divine configuration of astrological omens, you are authorized to ascend to new heights of sovereignty and self-possession— even to the point of doing a vivid God impersonation. For best results, don’t choose an angry, jealous, tyrannical deity to be your role model.

Pattern yourself after a sweeter, funnier, more intimate type of celestial being.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): My Virgo friend Amanda told me she felt tight and overwrought.

She was overthinking and on the verge of a meltdown. With a rueful sigh, she added, “I adore anything that helps me decompress, unwind, simmer down, stop worrying, lighten up, compose myself, and mellow out.” So I invited her to take deep breaths, close her eyes, and visualize herself immersed in blue-green light. Then I asked her to name influences she loved: people, animals, natural places, music, books, films, art, and physical movements that made her feel happy to be alive. She came up with eight different sources of bliss, and together we meditated on them. Half an hour later, she was as relaxed as she had been

in months. I recommend you try a comparable exercise every day for the next 14 days. Be proactive about cultivating tranquil delight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Author Anne Lamott is renowned for her tender approach to expressing her struggles with addiction, depression, and other tribulations. One of her supreme tests was being a single mother who raised her son Sam. In this effort, she was her usual plucky self. Anytime she hosted playdates with Sam’s young friends at her home, she called on the help of crayons and paint and pens and clay and scissors. “When we did art with the kids, the demons would lie down,” she testified. I recommend a comparable strategy for you in the coming days, Libra. You will have extra power as you tame, calm, or transform your demons. Making art could be effective, as well as any task that spurs your creativity and imagination.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “My heart has developed a kind of amnesia, where it remembers everything but itself,” writes Scorpio poet Sabrina Benaim. If you suffer a condition that resembles hers, it’s about to change. According to my astrological analysis, your heart will soon not only remember everything; it will also remember itself. What a blissful homecoming that will be— although it may also be unruly and confounding, at least in the beginning. But after the initial surprise calms down, you will celebrate a dramatic enhancement of emotionally rich self-knowledge. You will feel united with the source of your longing to love and be loved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Just because things hadn’t gone the way I had planned didn’t necessarily mean they had gone wrong,” writes Sagittarian author Ann Patchett. Her thought may be helpful for you to meditate on. My guess is that you will ultimately be glad that things didn’t go the way you planned. God or your Higher Self or the Mysterious Forces of Destiny will conspire to lead you away from limited expectations or not-big-enough visions so as to offer you bigger and better blessings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Novelist Jane Austen (1775–1817) confessed she was a “wild beast.” Really? The author who wrote masterfully about the complex social lives of wealthy British people? Here’s my theory: The wild beast in her made her original, unsentimental, humorous, and brilliant in creating her stories. How is your own inner wild beast, Capricorn? According to my reading of the astrological omens, now is an excellent time to give it fun, rich assignments. What parts of your life would benefit from tapping into raw, primal energy?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian poet Jack Gilbert wrote, “I lie in the dark wondering if this quiet in me now is a beginning or an end.” I don’t know how Gilbert solved his dilemma. But I suspect you will soon be inclined to pose a similar question. In your case, the answer will be that the quiet in you is a beginning. Ah! But in the early going, it may not resemble a beginning. You might be puzzled by its fuzzy, meandering quality. But sooner or later, the quiet in you will become fertile and inspirational. You will ride it to the next chapter of your life story.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The genre of poetry known as haiku often relies on unexpected juxtapositions. Critic R. H. Blyth observed, “In haiku, the two entirely different things that are joined in sameness are poetry and sensation, spirit and matter.” I suspect your life in the coming weeks will have metaphorical resemblances to haikus.

You will be skilled at blending elements that aren’t often combined, or that should be blended but haven’t been. For inspiration, read these haikus

by Raymond Roseliep. 1. in the stream / stones making half / the music. 2. horizon / wild swan drifting through / the woman’s body. 3. birthcry! / the stars / are all in place. 4. bathwater / down the drain / some of me. 5. grass / holding the shape / of our night. 6. campfire extinguished, / the woman washing dishes / in a pan of stars.

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By Ellen Waterston

A column on ageism and ageing

What’s In Your Story Today? Metaphor-mosis Part I If I look at my life so far: New England, New York City, world travels, the ranching West, and now, after a few personal and professional non sequiturs, here I am in this high desert town thinking about metaphor-mosis and life never-ending? You can’t make this stuff up. I can’t either. So who is?

Hollis says each of us is a crucial part of a great unfolding. Something is living us more than we are living it. We don’t create ourselves, we happen to ourselves. We don’t make our story, our story makes us. The world, as Muriel Ruykhauser said, is not made of atoms, but of stories. I say we can’t see the pattern that is our life or the pattern of the whole, but must, on faith, believe it exists and fulfill our obligation to complete, as elegantly as possible, our small square of the cosmic quilt.

As W.H. Auden wrote: “We are lived by powers we pretend to understand.”

Or Robert Frost: “The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected.” As I have made my way through “my” life, over and over again I have been confronted with challenges that demanded this Ms. Potato leave the couch of false comforts, false perceptions, false metaphors and venture into uncharted territory. And now, as a woman of a certain age, that uncharted territory includes having the courage to look out across the inscrutable vastness of this narrative I’m part of.

Regardless of age, at some point all of us feel despairing, unworthy. One reason might be that when things really do or really don’t work out (they’re the same thing, by the way, they both bring us to our knees either in gratitude or supplication) we take all the credit or all the blame. Another reason is that we haven’t caught on to the fact that a story is living through us and that we must make every effort to be in service to that telling. We forget that the source of the wound becomes the source of the divine, however you define divine, and that the grit and grime of hardship is just the beginning.

It’s the beginning of an alchemical process that creates the base matter that ultimately becomes your personal gold, your unique contribution to the monomyth: the hero’s and heroine’s journey.

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I’ve been writing Third Act columns for a year?! Tempus really does fugit.

By way of throwing myself a party, in this column and the next I’m going to re-noodle themes I’ve been chasing down over the past 12 months and, for that matter, forever.

During the first half of life, according to author James Hollis, we are, appropriately, concerned with the external: what does the world ask of me as professional, partner, parent? In the second half, the focus changes, becomes an inside job: What question do I answer with my life?

Actually, regardless of your age, I’m persuaded the sooner you start the second half of life the better, as I think it asks the more important question.

However, most avoid it like the plague, associating it with disease, decrepitude, and, dare I say, death.

On the occasion of my 65th (speaking of time flying…that would be a decade ago) I got a free lifetime United States Forest Service Park permit.

When he handed it to me the young man in his crisp uniform and Smokey the Bear hat smiled and said: “The pass will never expire.” But here’s the thing. That Forest Service guy failed to take into account one important fact.

It’s not just the lifetime pass that never expires. Neither do I. I’m not talking ashes to ashes. I’m talking riddles, rhizomes, metaphors. As a writer I live in the land of metaphor. My motto? Metaphor-mosis. Change your metaphor, change your life.

I have come to see my life, all of our lives, as part of a linked narrative, like the 80,000-year-old Pando colony of poplars rhizome-ing their way to eternity. I’m but one, small daisy in a long, infinite daisy chain. At this age I’m amazed by how little I understand of life and it’s precisely that not knowing that, on a good day, excites me now.

Sure. Most days I thrash around thinking it’s my story. I am its author so why isn’t it turning out the way I want? But on good days I see that the real deal is to be on the lookout for the archetypal signs and mileposts that tell me where I am in the story I was dispatched here to tell, not one someone else or some institution tells me to live or my ego leads me to believe I’m authoring. This is a stretch, I know.

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How 3D printing could turn an Eastern Oregon town into a high-tech housing hub But it’s worth the risk, Walker said. He’s going to build the first four homes no matter what.

“There’ll still be buildings standing there that’ll last for 50 to 100 years or whatever it is. And people will live in them and … It’s not for naught.”

If the 3D homes do work out, John Day city manager Nick Green said the state can use the plans to print inexpensive 3D homes across small-town Oregon, boosting the housing supply. They could even be used to quickly replace homes burned in something like a catastrophic wildfire.

Green’s big hope, of course, is that John Day will become a center for 3D home printing — attracting high-paying jobs and boosting the population.

“We’re looking to leapfrog technologies,” Green said. “Go from being the last people to adopt a new innovation, to the ones that are actually the innovation that everyone is parroting.”

3D printing homes might seem like a stretch for a small city. But authorities here are desperate. Over the last two decades, four out of the five timber mills that used to operate in Grant County have closed.

That has resulted in a 9% loss in population.

And the people who stayed are getting older.

More than half of Grant County residents are 55 or older.

“We’ve left half measures behind,” said Green. “When you’re in last place and winning the race to the bottom in every socio-economic category. It’s time to think bold and to go big.”

But how big and bold is the idea?

Chris Rich, the regional economist for Eastern Oregon, said printing 3D houses is an interesting concept and he hopes it works out.

“If we want to try to develop ourselves economically after seeing this decline in the economy and the population over the last couple of decades, then that might need some out-of-the-box thinking,” Rich said.

Not everyone in John Day supports the idea. Some critics say local government shouldn’t be in the business of building homes, even with grant money. Others worry that if 3D printing becomes successful, John Day might suddenly boom like Bend — bringing along the same kind of housing, traffic and homelessness challenges Central Oregon now faces.

Walker rolls his eyes at the idea John Day is about to boom.

“What would it hurt if we gained 1,000 people right now?” he said. “We wouldn’t look like Bend if we gained 1,000 people.

But we’ve bled 1,000 people over the last three decades.”

Walker plans to start pumping cement later this year, after which he’ll go over the numbers with the city to see if his 3D home project is an economic success.

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Contractor Josh Walker jumps out of his rig to survey a hilly and steep 81-acre parcel of land he recently bought in John Day for $140,000, a quarter of the price it sold for 15 years ago.

“There are some flat spots that are tucked in throughout the acreage that have lot sites that won’t take incredible excavation on a steep incline,” he said.

The incline isn’t the only reason the land was cheap. Many builders don’t want to take on construction projects in a small high-desert town like John Day because, for similar effort, they can build homes in Bend or Portland that sell for two or three times the price.

But after eight years in the military, Walker wanted to return to his hometown, raise a family and run a construction business.

Initially, he planned to build traditional wood-framed homes on his new land. But then he talked to city leaders, who suggested trying something different — using 3D technology to print homes using a computer, a high-tech pump and quick-setting concrete.

“The thought is that you can come in a single day and get a structure completely printed,” Walker said.

So two construction workers might be able to do in one day what it takes a team of four a whole week to accomplish with traditional methods — and for a much lower price.

So far, builders trying to use the technology have found problems printing things like corners and roofs. The 3D-printed structures that have been built tend to be whimsical demonstration projects — great for Instagram, but not so good as functional homes.

Indeed, getting planning permission for such unproven technology is expensive, in the range of $60,000. That’s another reason 3D-printed homes aren’t popping up everywhere.

To mitigate the logistical challenges, the City of John Day applied for and won a grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. Now Walker and the City of John Day have $60,000 to develop plans for a practical 3D-printed home.

“I mean it’s really a partnership between us and the city and the state to try and figure all of this out,” Walker said.

He hopes to print four separate structures on his land with three living units in each. He’ll then rent them out. The average rent in John Day is about $700 a month, and Walker is not worried about finding tenants.

“People are always looking for rentals,” he said. “When rentals get posted, they’re usually gone in a day or two.”

The $60,000 will be used up by engineers, architects and the like to develop an acceptable design. The rest of the work is financed with a construction loan, just like any other development.

This is very much an experiment, and 3D printing may turn out to be much more expensive, or ugly, or just plain impractical given John Day’s weather and the state’s seismic requirements.

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