Source Weekly April 6, 2023

The Source Weekly 704 NW Georgia Ave., Bend, OR 97703 t. 541-383-0800 f. 541-383-0088 bendsource.com info@bendsource.com

EDITOR’S NOTE:

It’s that time again – time when we’re endorsing candidates and measures, and you’re doing your research about the most viable ones to vote for in the upcoming May election. We kick off endorsement season 2023 in this week’s Opinion section. Meanwhile, we offer info on Easter brunches, an update on a string of burglaries at local food carts and coffee shops, a guide to BURGER WEEK that kicks off as this paper hit stands, a profile of a cool new photo studio that immerses patrons in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s… and if that’s not enough, we have an interview with the first American to play in Bob Marley’s band, who graces Bend with a visit on none other than 4/20. Browse these pages, get caught up and then go out and have an amazing week!

On the Cover: Cover art by Oregon artist/author Angela Raines. Raines has been a working artist for 23 years and has called Oregon home for 16 of those years. She currently resides in Astoria, Ore fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming a Goonie. "Bunny Float" is part of the Amazing Inflatable Circus Series. You can shop original art, prints, cards and children's books on angelarainesart.com

Follow on social @angelarainesart

Call for Artists: If you're interested in being a SW featured artist, email: production@bendsource.com.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

LIGHTMETER: PRESENTED BY HARVEST MOON WOODWORKS

Thanks to The Skateboard Project for sending us this photo of the new, re-opened skate park in Warm Springs. Community members from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs got together to celebrate the rebuild. On the reopening day, “Tribal Councilman Carlos Calica from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs shared a traditional blessing to open the park and protect all that utilize it,” according to a press release.

EDITOR

Nicole Vulcan - editor@bendsource.com

REPORTER

Jack Harvel- reporter@bendsource.com

REPORTER / CALENDAR EDITOR

Allie Noland - calendar@bendsource.com

COPY EDITOR

Richard Sitts

FREELANCERS

Jared Rasic, Jessica Sanchez-Millar, Burt Gershater, Donna Britt, Doone Lupine Williams, Antonio Sierra

SYNDICATED CONTENT

Amy Alkon, Rob Brezsney, Brendan Emmett Quigley, Jen Sorensen, Pearl Stark, Tom Tomorrow, Matt Wuerker

PRODUCTION MANAGER / ART DIRECTOR

Jennifer Galler - production@bendsource.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Nathan Elston - design@bendsource.com

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Ashley Sarvis, Ban Tat advertise@bendsource.com

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

Sean Switzer

CONTROLLER

Angela Switzer - angela@bendsource.com

PUBLISHER

Aaron Switzer - aaron@bendsource.com

WILD CARD Paul Butler

NATIONAL ADVERTISING

Alternative Weekly Network 916-551-1770

Sales Deadline: 5pm, Mondays

Editorial Deadline: 5pm, Mondays

Calendar Deadline: 5pm, Fridays

Deadlines may shift for special/holiday issues.

Don’t forget to share your photos with us and tag @ sourceweekly for a chance to be featured as Instagram of the week and in print as our Lightmeter. Winners receive a free print from @highdesertframeworks.

OPINION

Vote Yes on Measures 9-158 and 9-159: Five-Year Local Option Levies for fire-emergency medical services

Here’s why:

Respect for others.

love your dog, leash your dog Respect for others.

Some people and dogs are scared to be approached or jumped on by a dog. Also, off-leash dogs’ poo is often missed and not picked up.

Some people and dogs are scared to be approached or jumped on by a dog. Also, off-leash dogs’ poo is often missed and not picked up.

It’s

It’s

the law,

with a $250+ fine for violation or exclusion. Police can issue a ticket. Park stewards may issue a 30+-day exclusion from parks and trails.

with a $250+ fine for violation or exclusion. Police can issue a ticket. Park stewards may issue a 30+-day exclusion from parks and trails.

The liability is on you.

The liability is on you.

It’s your dog and you’re liable for your dog’s behavior, even for criminal charges and civil lawsuits.

It’s your dog and you’re liable for your dog’s behavior, even for criminal charges and civil lawsuits.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Thank you for your cooperation!

In 2014, voters in Bend and Deschutes County approved levies for the fire services in Bend and the rural county, which helped to reduce the time it took firefighters and emergency services to get to places where their help was needed. Taxpayers in Bend and rural Deschutes County have seen a levy of 20 cents per $1,000 of assessed value on their property tax bills since then – levies that are set to expire in 2024. When those expire, Bend Fire & Rescue and the Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District are asking for a new, increased levy of 75 cents per $1,000 of assessed value – which amounts to roughly $19 per month for someone whose home is valued at $300,000 –the average taxable assessed value in the city. (Keep in mind that Oregon homes tend to be assessed at a far lower rate than the market value due to laws set in place in the 1990s.)

We think this is an investment worth paying for.

With a growing city and county come the need for more services – some of which fall, like it or not, on emergency responders. These crucial members

of our community respond to medical emergencies and car crashes, help with water rescues and respond to not just structure fires, but wildland fires, too. They also respond to emergencies among the houseless community.

Two of Bend Fire’s stations spend roughly 20% of their time responding to calls at either Hunnell Road or the area around the Lighthouse Navigation Center, Fire Chief Todd Riley told us. Right now, some of the positions that help maintain reasonable response times – six minutes in the city and nine minutes in the rural county – are funded through American Rescue Plan dollars – dollars that will go away in June 2024. Bend and Deschutes County, among the fastest-growing areas in the nation, need an increase in staff, not a reduction. So in addition to keeping staffing at the level it is now, these levies would help support the addition of 10 more staff. Now is not the time to see their numbers dwindle, but grow so that all of us can depend on fast responses in an emergency. Vote Yes on Measures 9-158 and 9-159.

BYRON MAAS, TABITHA JOHNSTON, LAUREN HOFFMAN, LAURA ACEVEDO, COURTNEY MCLAUGHLAN, KELLI SMITH & LINX ALEXANDERSON

GUEST OPINION: CAN’T FORGET: COURAGE STILL NECESSARY

We gathered for a movie, treats. Not earth-shaking. Yet it was.

“We” were members of a local Jewish congregation. Why call this simple event “earth shaking”? Maybe earth-calming. Affirming. Radical.

It was declared, on social media, a national “Day of Hate.” “Against Jews.” “Non-violent.” The Jewish Federation got wind of it, put out a heads-up. Hopefully, history won't record the date as significant.

Much to unpack. Social media — amazing for connecting, learning, celebrating / efficient to broadcast poison.

“Declared.” By whom, really? A teenager in a basement, furious about their math test? Drunk skinheads? Future mass shooter? Past president?

“Hate.” Typo — “Hats”? Hate. Might all hate begin with fear? Self disappointment? PTSD, chemical imbalance?

“Day.” Not the 1940s. Not ancient days. Not somewhere faraway.

“Jews.” Only those worshipping on Friday evenings? Only Holocaust refugees? You? Your neighbor? Your dental hygienist. Mixed-heritage grandchildren. My Episcopalian friend who discovered through Ancestry.com she’s, yep.

“Non-violent”? Isn’t hate itself violent? Aren't declarations against any people violent? We’ve learned lies, vicious posts, incendiary whispers can create seeds of suspicion — spreading, sprouting, cracking us apart. Can spark mobs, riots, mass murder.

“Let’s have a sweet, calm First Amendment announcement that so-and-so is The Enemy.” Not benign.

So, on a regular ol’ weekend, antennae were raised. Calls, emails. “We’re canceling, right?” “I’m not going out.” “Home safe — lousy weather anyway.”

“Let’s watch the movie on our own.”

HAVE

“Don’t share the post — don’t fuel it.”

“Will we have a hired guard outside the door, like the Holidays?”

Also, “Now I want to get together.”

“I’m coming for sure; I’m calling others.”

“What? We didn’t hear.” “Today? I thought tomorrow. Today’s safe.”

Some drove to the venue, parked our cars, peered around the dark. Greeted each other with extra-long hugs.

Inside, we locked the door. Arranged chairs, set out cakes.

“Let’s first talk about, you know, please.” We shared tips from the “mass shooter safety training” we took: That exit's good; the door opens from inside. There and there are other exits. Only thing to hide behind in this room: that cabinet. “Playing dead” doesn’t work. Note who’s here. What could you grab as weapons for defense?

We remembered to silence phones — but keep them close.

The documentary, “In Search of Memory” was fascinating. Neuroscientist Eric Kandel won the Nobel Prize for discoveries about how our brains’ changing structure creates and stores memory. Especially relevant for those of us concerned about aging loss.

Kandel, Jewish, honors the Holocaust slogan “Never Again,” linked to “Never Forget.” Approaching age 80, he visited his childhood home, Vienna, where growing terrors had forced his escape.

Though riveted to the screen, I regularly glanced around and toward the dark hallway. I couldn’t forget. Someone whispered, “What’s that sound?”

“Oh, another group’s having a retreat upstairs, probably just them.”

Afterwards, we circled, noshed, discussing. “Kandel’s one of my heroes.”

“New to me. Wow!”

And, “Wonder whether anything, uh, happened tonight.”

I drove home through a quiet town.

Proud of our courage. Thankful the world seemed unshaken, in the horrible sense. We were safe. At least here. At least now.

— Jana Zvibleman

NATURAL CLIMATE SOLUTIONS INSIDE SB 530

Our USFS was established 100+ years ago: To protect water sources. (ONDA “Our Common Ground” re: Public Lands, March 14) Wisdom from our Past needs to be amplified by Oregon SB 530 Natural Climate Solutions.

Heartfelt reasons to urge passage by Sen. Knopp and Rep. Kropf are based on my Oregon experience since 1970. Having canoed, kayaked our rivers, we marvel over benefits ranchers have provided by changing practices to keep livestock away from streams, as on the John Day. Back aways, we canoed headwaters of the Wood River, experiencing Annie Creek join whereby it doubled the river’s volume. However, cattle were right next to the water: not good. SB 530 also includes estuaries. Witnessing remarkable western states’ restoration of estuarine life is a thrill for living into our 70s!

Farmers, ranchers, forest owners desire livelihoods grounded in natural resource economies: a MAIN POINT of SB530. Many constantly improve their land which also benefits city dwellers. When SB 530 is enacted, there will be funding for voluntary NCS (Natural

Climate Solutions) helping Oregon leverage federal funding and private investment.

Natural and Working Lands (NWL) haven’t been defined. SB 530 defines and initiates policies advancing Natural Climate Solutions for such property. Want to learn more? Julia DeGraw helps: julia@olcv.org. This bill will “protect or enhance the ability of natural and working lands to sequester and store carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining or increasing climate resilience, human well-being, and biodiversity.” Oregon Conservation Network.

Letter of the Week:

Thanks for keeping readers informed, Annis. Come on by for your gift card to Palate!

—Nicole Vulcan

—Annis Henson

SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your thoughts to editor@bendsource.com. Letters must be received by noon Friday for inclusion in the following week’s paper. Please limit letters to 250 words. Submission does not guarantee publication. Opinions printed here do not constitute an editorial endorsement of said opinions. Letter of the week receives $5 to Palate!

People’s Right to Publicly Comment

Members of People’s Rights took to a recent Redmond City Council meeting, prompting the meeting to pause after members invoked COVID-era restrictions

By Jack Harvel

The Redmond City Council meeting came to a halt during public comment March 28 as members of People’s Rights, a right-wing activist group, responded to accusations made during the previous week’s public comment section. About 50 members of the group showed up to the meeting to counter comments made at the previous meeting. At that meeting, Redmond resident Trevor Johnson condemned the group during public comment, calling People’s Rights a small fringe group that promotes misinformation and domestic extremist behavior. Johnson also claimed he’d had a gun waved in his face. He later told the Source that someone flashed a gun and verbally accosted him from their car, which was adorned with Confederate flags and Trump 2024 stickers, but couldn't confirm it was a PR member.

“While the world is suffering through a very real and challenging time during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the People’s Rights group spin the false narrative that we should not wear masks or get vaccinated,” Johnson told the Redmond City Council on March 14.

The national PR was formed in April 2020 by Ammon Bundy, an anti-government activist who led standoffs with federal agents at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in 2016 and at his father’s ranch in 2014. The group is animated by what it views as government overreach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today the organization claims to have over 60,000 members in 16 states. The local People’s Rights Oregon 5 has since created groups that train in firearms, emergency preparedness, prepping, constitutional studies and exploring the idea of seceding Eastern Oregon from the rest of the state.

PROR5 is one of the more robust local chapters of PR, claiming to have about 4,000 members, about 150 of which consistently engage in the group’s meetings and Slack channels. During inter-party Republican elections in November 2021, People’s Rights members secured most of the party leadership positions in the Deschutes County Republican Party. PROR5 newsletters frequently include calls to action to comment at public meetings, submit testimony about legislation and keeps members aware of open seats in government. On March 27, PROR5’s weekly newsletter asked people to speak at the Redmond City Council in defense of the organization.

“A local left-wing activist has taken up the task to consistently bash PRO5 at the council meetings and I say enough is enough. It is time we stand up for ourselves and our group and put people like this on notice that we won’t sit idle while our character and integrity is falsely assaulted,” the newsletter post stated.

Johnson occasionally speaks at the Redmond City Council, often in support of causes such as the protection of abortion rights, marijuana dispensaries in Redmond and a Redmond Pride Parade — a project he has taken on himself. Johnson will seek a seat on the Redmond City Council, according to a guest opinion by Charles Baer in the Redmond Spokesman. The PROR5 newsletter said Johnson claimed, if elected, PR, “will go down with the ship as will other right wing groups.” Johnson confirmed that if elected he would seek to weaken what he views as hate groups.

"I will fight tooth and nail as a leader to make sure

that we tackle any form of hate directed at anybody on a threatening level. And if you're flying Confederate flags, if you're using religion as a weapon to hurt other people, including people of color in our LGBT communities, or other ethnic backgrounds, then yes, I will introduce legislation. Whether it gets passed or not is another question," Johnson said.

Of the 50 or so PR members who showed up to the March 28 meeting, eight spoke during public comment. Public commentors said they were regular and productive members of the community and didn’t support extremism. Several people spoke about their opposition to COVID-era closures, mask use and vaccine mandates.

flag, he actually wore the uniform. To me, since that isn't the holiday, he only did that, in my opinion, to entice and cause division in our City. I emailed him back and said, you know, Scott, after thinking about it, I don't want to meet with you. I appreciate the offer. But no, thank you,” Evelyn told the Source Weekly.

Fitch ultimately reconvened the meeting and announced that the remaining public comments would occur after the City conducted its regular business. Stuart, who said he’d reclaim his time at the next meeting on April 11, says attempts to moderate public comment is a First Amendment violation.

“You need to understand this, if they choose to stop people from speaking freely and they control their topics, that's a violation of the First Amendment,” Stuart said. “The citizens have every right to redress their grievances in a peaceful manner.”

The comments at the tail end of the meeting were more mellow. BJ Soper, the founder of the Central Oregon chapter of People’s Rights, who was present at the Malheur occupation, spoke near the end of the meeting, saying the group is a peaceful organization formed to protect constitutional rights. Soper is one of three candidates competing for a position on the Redmond Parks and Recreation board in the May elections.

The first six PR members spoke at the top of the meeting, but Mayor Ed Fitch paused the meeting during Deschutes County Republican Party Chairman and PR member Scott Stuart’s testimony, after Stuart said City Councilor Clifford Evelyn refused to meet with him. The two corresponded via email last year, but Evelyn ultimately decided to decline to meet due to Stuart’s use of a Confederate flag and soldier’s outfit on a float in Redmond’s Fourth of July Parade in 2021.

“I said yes at first, and then I thought about and I said, you know, what could you possibly want to talk to me about? Because he not only flew the Confederate

Oregon law requires cities to make people aware of public meetings, but there’s no direction on public comment and cities are free to make their own policies. Redmond’s City Charter doesn’t regulate public comments, but does give the mayor the authority to preserve order, enforce rules and determine the order of business.

“Someone said People’s Rights were a terrorist organization. I don't have any problem with them defending themselves and it probably shouldn't have been said in the first place a couple of weeks ago by someone, but it was said. I appreciate them saying they're not [terrorists] and that they have every intention of being peaceful and helpful,” Fitch told the Source. “But when it gets into the COVID stuff, it's not productive. It's not relevant. We’ve got a lot of work to do. And then when we start going after one of the members of city council, it's just time out. We’re not going there.”

Courtesy of the City of Redmond

People's Rights members showed up at the March 28 Redmond City Council meeting to defend their group.

“While the world is suffering through a very real and challenging time during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the People’s Rights group spin the false narrative that we should not wear masks or get vaccinated.”

— Trevor Johnson

Bill Could Mandate Nurse Staffing

House Bill 2697 would establish patient-nurse ratios in health care settings, after an exodus of nurses

By Jack Harvel

Oregon could be the first state in the nation to regulate the nurse-topatient staffing ratios for certain hospital settings. An Oregon Nurses Association survey in December found that half of all Oregon nurses reported caring for too many patients on most of their shifts, and only 1 percent reported that their unit is always staffed appropriately. Nationally, 55,000 registered nurses left the industry between 2020 and 2021, according to a study by the American Federation of Teachers.

The Oregon Nurses Association, the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals and the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems spent the past several months negotiating the text of HB 2697, which would establish the ratios of nurses to patients in health care settings. Currently, hospital systems establish patient ratios with committees of nurses and nurse managers, who agree to ratios after meeting in a staffing committee.

The debate on the bill has been contentious at times. In January ONA

criticized OAHHS, which represents Oregon’s hospital systems, for its opposition to the bill. The recent negotiations mean the present version of the bill allows a higher number of patients to be assigned to a single nurse in psychiatric and emergency care, according to OPB. Those tweaks have gotten OAHHS on board.

“The bill supports our hardworking frontline staff and reduces many of the administrative burdens hospitals currently face. We’re also thankful for labor’s support and commitment to the package of bills that will help protect access to care in our communities,” said Beck Hultberg, president and CEO of OAHHS in a press release.

Thornburgh Fish and Wildlife Plan Approved

The controversial resort is one step closer to becoming a reality

By Jack Harvel

Thornburgh Resort won a string of battles this week when the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners gave preliminary approvals for an updated fish and wildlife mitigation plan, and the Oregon Supreme Court declined three appeals filed by the resort’s longtime opponent Nunzie Gould.

Thornburgh is the most litigated property in Central Oregon history, and since the first permit was sought in 2005 over 50 appeals have been made through the Land Use Board of Appeals, the Oregon Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court. The most recent appeal process stemmed from a proposed modification to the resort’s fish and wildlife plan.

A hearing officer rejected the modification request in December, saying the plan lacked enforceable oversight mechanisms that guarantee the resort is complying with Oregon’s no net loss standard and that the applicants didn’t get input from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. No net loss requires developers to prove that their projects will not degrade wetlands. On

March 29, the Deschutes County Commission overturned that decision and gave tentative approval over the new fish and wildlife plan.

The applicant claims the updated fish and wildlife plan would consume 30% less water than the approved 2008 plan, achieving this by building fewer golf courses and lakes along with modernized water delivery. The resort, south of Eagle Crest, is nearly 2,000 acres, and its master plan allows for 950 single family homes and 380 hotel rooms.

Thornburgh owner Kameron Delashmutt told KBND that one golf course has already been shaped and the lakes are excavated, with work still being done on drainage, irrigation and roads. Delashmutt said a water reservoir is installed and that soon a pump station will get the resort’s water system online. He estimated it could be open by 2024.

Deschutes County will likely formalize the approval on April 12 as an alteration to the master plan. That approval would allow opponents to once again file an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals.

The union also agreed to support bills that would change state regulations that don’t allow health care systems to raise health care costs by 3%. Though there are compromises, staffing is a top priority of the unions and they’re celebrating the bill as a win.

"This legislation is truly historic; Oregon will become the first state in the nation to have nurse-to-patient ratios codified in state statute. Simply put, this legislation, once passed, will be the high-water mark for safe staffing across the country, and will also help to significantly address the staffing crisis facing nurses and patients here in Oregon," said Tamie Cline, an RN and president of the ONA Board of Directors, in a statement.

HB 2697 has yet to get a vote. Legislators held a first reading of the bill in January and the amended bill is expected to be headed to the House Ways and Means Committee by April 4. If legislators vote in favor of the bill, updated nursing staffing ratios could be in effect by June 2024.

Courtesy of Alberto Giuliani via wikimedia

Opponents of the Thornburgh resort can again file an appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals after Deschutes County formalizes its approval on April 12.

Jack Harvel

CANDIDATE CANDIDATE

CANDIDATE CANDIDATE

APRIL 13

Sisters School Board

APRIL 13

Positions 3 & 4

Sisters School Board

Positions 3 & 4

APRIL 25

Deschutes Public Library District

APRIL 25

Zones 1 & 4

Deschutes Public Library District

APRIL 26

Zones 1 & 4

Bend-La Pine School Board

Zones 3 & 5

APRIL 26

Bend-La Pine School Board

Zones 3 & 5

APRIL 27

Bend-La Pine School Board

APRIL 27

Zones 6 & 7

Bend-La Pine School Board

MAY 3

Zones 6 & 7

COCC District Zones 5 & 6

MAY 3

COCC District

MAY 4

Zones 5 & 6

Redmond School Board

Positions 1, 3, 4, & 5

MAY 4

Redmond School Board

Positions 1, 3, 4, & 5

City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County are proud to present virtual candidate forums for the May 2023 elections in Deschutes County

Candidates in contested races have been invited to attend

All forums will be live-streamed via the City Club YouTube channel at 6 pm

You may also view the recorded forums on the CityClub and LWV Deschutes County YouTube pages.

Please submit questions for individual forums by visiting events cityclubco org

To

Questions must be submitted 48 hours prior to the forum to be considered

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

APRIL 25TH

SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTION

MAY 16TH

The L Voters is a nonpartisan grassroots polit gover a non-partisan civic affairs organizatio

To egistration or b te411 org

tizenship to build a stronger community

El Proyecto de Ley podría exigir personal de enfermeros Después que enfermeros abandonaran sus

Por Jack Harvel / By Jack Harvel Traducido por / Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

Oregon podría ser el primer estado en la nación en regularizar el promedio de enfermeros por pacientes en ciertos ámbitos hospitalarios. En diciembre, una encuesta de la Asociación de Enfermeros de Oregon (ONA por sus siglas en inglés) detectó que la mitad de todos los enfermeros de Oregon reportaron atender demasiados pacientes la mayor parte de su turnos laborales y solo el 1 por ciento reportó que su unidad de cuidado siempre cuenta con el personal apropiado. Según un estudio de la Federación Norteamericana de Maestros, a nivel nacional, 55,000 enfermeros registrados abandonaron la industria (55,000 registered nurses left the industry) entre 2020 y 2021.

La Asociación de Enfermeros de Oregon, la Federación de Enfermeros y los Profesionales de la Salud de Oregon y la Asociación de Hospitales y Sistemas de Salud de Oregon (OAHHS por sus siglas en inglés) pasaron los últimos meses negociando el escrito de HB2697,

el cual establecería el promedio de pacientes por enfermero en los centros de atención médica. Actualmente, los sistemas hospitalarios establecen la proporción de pacientes con los comités de enfer meros y gerentes de enfermería, quienes acuerdan el porcentaje después de reunirse con el comité de trabajadores.

El debate en relación al proyecto de ley ha sido polémico en ocasiones. En enero, ONA criticó a OAHHS, quien representa a los sistemas hospitalarios de Oregon, por su oposición al proyecto de ley. Según OPB, las recientes negociaciones indican que la versión

de la

de

actual del proyecto de ley permite asignar un mayor número de pacientes a un solo enfermero en la sala de emergencia o en la unidad de psiquiatría. El sindicato también acordó apoyar proyectos de ley que cambiarían los reglamentos estatales que no permiten que los sistemas de atención médica eleven los costos de atención médica en un 3%. Aunque hay acuerdos, la contratación de personal es una de las prioridades principales para los sindicatos y están celebrando el proyecto de ley como una victoria.

"Esta ley es en verdad histórica; Oregon será el primer estado en la nación

médica

en tener un promedio de pacientes por enfermero codificado en el estatuto estatal. En pocas palabras, esta ley, una vez aprobada, será el punto más alto para la seguridad del personal en toda la nación y también ayudará bastante en atender de manera importante la crisis de personal que enfrentan los enfermeros y los pacientes aquí en Oregon,” comentó en un comunicado Tamie Cline, una enfermera registrada (RN por sus siglas en inglés) y presidenta de la mesa directiva de la ONA.

HB 2697 todavía tiene que obtener un voto. En enero los legisladores sostuvieron la primer lectura del proyecto de ley y se espera que el proyecto de ley enmendado se presente al Comité de Medios y Árbitros de la Cámara el 4 de abril. Si los legisladores votan a favor del proyecto de ley, los promedios actualizados de personal de enfermería podrían entrar en efecto para junio de 2024.

puestos, el Proyecto de Ley 2697

Casa

Representantes establecería la promedio de enfermeros por pacientes dentro de los centros de atención

Challenging the Youth

Nestled between Bend and the Badlands, a quasi-military school changes the path of at-risk Oregon teens

By Jack Harvel

Cadets wake up at 6 am sharp, make their beds, recite the “eight core components,” gather their gear, quickly eat breakfast and then get dressed and ready for the day. Their time is spent in training — instruction in a classroom, physical fitness and then practice marching in formation. At the end of a highly structured and regimented day, cadets go to sleep in their barracks after Taps is played over the loudspeakers. This isn’t a military bootcamp; it’s a quasi-military school sandwiched between the Badlands and Bend.

The National Guard started the Youth Challenge Program in the early 1990s. The 17-month program consists of a five-month residency phase. Afterward, cadets’ progress is tracked through their selected mentors. The cadets are between 15 and 18 years old, they’re behind in school and often have compounding behavioral issues.

“There’s a wide variety of what their background is, but they're struggling in mainstream high school for a variety of different reasons. That can be problems with their home life. That can be problems with peer-to-peer interaction, substance abuse, gang activity, it's not a large portion but it’s there. The mainstream school system is just not working out for them for many, many reasons,” said Steve Wolfe, the company commander for half of the 130 cadets.

The cadets aren’t here strictly by parental mandate; each child enters

the program voluntarily. Cadet Mikayla Hughes joined the program after a fight with her mother turned physical. She said she wasn’t putting effort toward anything, and often skipped school to use drugs. She’s only been in the program two months, but there’s been a difference. During one of the paren-

to push yourself harder when you come back to graduate, and show that you have the determination to better yourself,” Hughes said.

Cadet Riley Buell dropped out of high school his freshman year and spent the next year skateboarding, smoking, drinking and partying. After his parents divorced, he did more risky behavior and wouldn’t come home a lot of nights. He went back to school his sophomore year, but learned about the program from his grandfather. He said he’s become more respectful, found role models in the Cadres — who supervise the students — and has grown an appreciation for volunteer work, which cadets do weekly.

“At the beginning of this program, I didn't believe in myself, I wanted to quit immediately. But as time progressed, and we got through this, the weeks of red stage (weeks one and two), I started realizing that this program is definitely a really beneficial thing for me,” Buell said.

“There are no distractions, no phones, kids that are misbehaving get sent out. I can focus here and it just took a long time of just reflecting, like, life still moves on after an accident like that, and I need to get back on track to where I was,” Calles said.

The program

The first two weeks of the program are usually the hardest. Kids who often come from homes with little structure are suddenly engrossed in a military-style hierarchy with strict codes of conduct, and that can be a difficult adjustment. The deafening sir-yes-sirs, the forceful march to and from classes and being away from home can all cause distress in the first few weeks.

tal visitations, her mother — who just months prior called the police on her daughter and said she doesn’t feel safe with her in the home — beamed at her daughter’s accomplishments.

“When I saw her, I was just telling her everything and how I had made it onto Color Guard and that I had good grades. And the look on her face when she heard me say that stuff was just amazing. And hearing her say how proud of me she was, it's great. And it makes you want

Some cadets’ school issues stem from trauma, like Cadet Rafael Calles, whose tardiness at school stemmed from survivor’s guilt he felt after a car crash permanently injured his two friends. Before that he was going to school and getting passing grades, but he just couldn’t focus anymore. Calles, like other students interviewed, said what makes schooling here different is the intense focus demanded of students and the individualized education plans.

“When they first come in the doors, that culture shock, that environment change, creates a lot of anxiety, it creates homesickness, and most of these kids haven't been away from their home for an extended period of time,” Wolfe said.

That’s when most of the cadets exit the program. The school is free for students, so parents won’t be strapped for cash if their kid exits — but similar, private intervention programs can be prohibitively expensive. School staff will try and convince the kids to stay, but if the cadets consistently request to leave, they’ll be allowed to. Some cadets who want out will just break a rule that

“The reason that we have you in this military structure is we have a lot to do in a short time. And that's just the most efficient way to get it done.”

—James Walker

Oregon Youth Challenge Program cadets salute and stand at attention during a training exercise that's part of their schooling.

results in expulsion. For less severe incidents, cadets get a verbal warning. If they continuously violate a program rule or standard, they’ll get a disciplinary action report. If they continue getting written up for violations, it could lead to loss of points on their grades, additional physical training, extra jobs, mandatory essays and even dismissal, if the director finds it necessary after hearing evidence during a review of infractions.

“The administrative review is made up of every department here, academics, post residentials, admissions, we even bring in some people that have no knowledge, they're just outsiders taking on information. We’ll bring them into a room with those people and then we'll ask them a lot of questions and try to figure out the why. Why is this happening? Is this kid a safety risk to others? Are they impeding the success of others? Do they want to be here?” Wolfe said.

The schooling portion of the program is individually tailored based on the credits the cadets are lacking — someone who failed math but is up to date on other subjects will have math-intensive instruction. There are no Cs here; anything below an 80% grade is a no-pass. Once completed, Cadets can recover 8 to 10 credit hours, which is essentially a year and a half of credits in a traditional high school.

“We're super focused, we're very goal oriented, we know we only have the five and a half months, every student has to

get an 80% on every assignment. And every class, they can't not turn things in,” said careers and personal finance teacher James Walker. “The reason that we have you in this military structure is we have a lot to do in a short time. And that's just the most efficient way to get it done.”

Many of the staff members are former members of the military, but the school isn’t designed to funnel students into it. About 3% of the cadets in the latest graduating class went onto a career in the military. Walker said he promotes community college and trade school on a lot of his students. A lot of the students have never held a job, and can come out of the program with a resume just from their time at OYCP.

“We're going to put down their volunteer work on their resume. Also, a lot of them have held leadership positions in this building, be it in laundry or working on the kitchen or whatever. And we'll certainly put that on their resumes as well — I want to give them credit for what they did,” Walker said.

The outcomes

Students choose a mentor at the beginning of the program from someone they know back home. Cadets correspond with their mentor throughout the residential phase, and the mentors track their progress and relate it back to the OYCP after graduation. Case Manager Connie Morgan said at the six-month

mark from the last class, about 96% of students are either working or in school for at least 25 hours a week.

“Because the kids are here and they change every single thing about their lives — they change their routine, their diet, their physical fitness, their positive mindset — when they leave here, they feel so good about themselves. They're on top of everything. But when they go home, nothing changed at home. So that's when the real work begins, seeing how successful were we planting something that's going to keep growing inside them?” Morgan said.

MDRC, a nonprofit education and social policy thinktank, found that graduates of National Guard Youth Challenge programs are 17% more likely to obtain a high school diploma or a GED than a control group of high school dropouts. They were also slightly more likely to be employed, and on average earned about 20% more than their counterparts in the control group. However, the study also found almost no difference on measures of crime and delinquency.

Jasmine Troncoso graduated from the program 17 years ago, and has since become an attorney. She dropped out of high school at 15 years old, was using drugs, had been arrested and had an unsafe home environment where she faced sexual abuse, she told the Source Weekly. She credits the program with changing her life, and she’s since worked as a Deschutes County Assistant District Attorney and is now a family law attorney specializing in child custody and stalking and restraining orders. In 2021, Troncoso also settled her own suit alleging racial and sexual discrimination at the Deschutes County DA’s office.

Troncoso said that some people may leave the Youth Challenge program and not achieve four-year degrees, but that it’s almost always a net benefit on a person’s life.

“Some people out there today, they’re on a trajectory to end up in prison. I have girls that I graduated with that are struggling, but that's better than prison. Then we have people who are on a trajectory to maybe just graduate from community college who went to a four-year college and are now doing advanced degrees. It just depends; everybody's in a better situation than they would have been,” Troncoso said.

Jaquince Jesse graduated last year and is now just a half credit of math and science away from graduating high school. He enrolled in the program with his best friend, hoping it’d help them graduate high school on time and change their lifestyles. After high school, he plans on joining the National Guard and then enrolling in college.

“It really, it gives you a perspective on life. And it just kind of helps you find who you really are and refocus you. It also helped me find out about careers in the future. I was always in a stuck position where I felt like I didn’t know what the heck I want to do, and I still don't know exactly what I want to do, but I feel like it's pushed me forward just a little bit,” Jesse said.

Though a military structure can seem harsh for a teenaged population, people working there say to look at the results. The program focuses on at-risk youth and can be effective in putting them on a different path in life. Cindi Krauger, the principal of the OYCP, says the structure happens due to the high expectations on students.

“The expectation here is hard, because they're always pushed to see where their limit is. As long they're giving 100%, that's really all isn ever expected out of them. I don't think that's too harsh. We want them to see their potential and also for them to really feel it themselves,” Krauger said.

Left, Cadets are required to do volunteer work as part of their time in school. Above, cadets unwind during a celebration marking the halfway point of a five-and-a-half month residential portion of their schooling.

Rethink what’s possible at COCC, where an unparalleled combination of high-quality education and low-cost tuition come together in one of the most sought-after destinations in the country. Discover career and technical programs designed to immediately launch your career, transfer programs that place you firmly on the path to pursuing a bachelor’s degree and a vibrant campus with a world of activities, services and state-of-the-art residence hall. It’s time to start thinking Outside of Expected. 541.383.7705

SOURCE PICKS

THURSDAY 4/6

INDIGENOUS FILMMAKERS PANEL

BREAKING BARRIERS

Talk to the filmmakers behind the camera about what it means to share stories through film. Join LaRonn Katchia (Warm Springs, Wasco, Paiute) and other Native filmmakers to discuss their current work, and the importance of sharing stories from Indigenous communities. Thu., April 6, 6-7pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. $10. Members are free.

THURSDAY 4/6

DIZZY WRIGHT X JARREN BENTON

"IT GETS GREATER LATER"

Smooth flow will fill the Volcanic this Thursday. Dizzy Wright’s rap style is laid back and groovy with hard-hitting bass. Jarren Benton’s style is a little higher energy with insane lyricism. Vibe out with these two rappers! Thu., April 6, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $20.

FRIDAY 4/7

THE SHINING DIMES AND STEVEN DENMARK

FRESH TAKE ON CLASSIC COUNTRY MUSIC

The Shining Dimes are a Bend-based country music band that sparks memories of old country but adds life to classic sounds. Steven Denmark will take the stage with pure vocals and country twang that you won’t want to miss. Fri., April 7, 7-10pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Price.

FRIDAY 4/7

FIRST DATE!

TIRED OF DATING APPS?

MEET PEOPLE IN REAL LIFE!

This first date opportunity will be hosted by comedians and lighten the mood of the night. Laugh, have fun, and meet other single people from Bend in real life. With antics designed for you to meet a special someone, show up for a good time! Fri., April 7, 7-9pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. $25.

FRIDAY 4/7

SATURDAY 4/8

LEADBETTER BAND: ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

VINTAGE ROCK SOUND

The Leadbetter Band just released its new album, “CAKE,” and the band is celebrating with a show! With two lead vocalists, its music has an energetic, dynamic vibe that will make for a live show to remember. Sat., April 8, 7-10pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. $15.

SUNDAY 4/9

10 BARREL EASTER KEG HUNT

SNEAKY EASTER BUNNY

AN EVENING WITH QUATTLEBAUM & FRIENDS

BANJO SLINGER AND FOLK SINGER

With banjo tunes and singer-songwriter lyrics, Quattlebaum will take the stage for a foot-stompin’ night of original tunes! His personality and between-song talks make for an intimate show. Ky Burt and Garrett Miller open! Fri., April 7, 8pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.

SATURDAY 4/8

2023 BEND WOMEN'S EXPO

CELEBRATING AND EMPOWERING WOMEN

A day to celebrate women and provide advice, knowledge and resources for people identifying as women. With exhibitors, vendors and speakers, there are many ways to engage in this all-ages, all-day event. Sat., April 8, 10am-5pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N Highway 97, Bend. $10.

SATURDAY 4/8

NO MAN'S LAND FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING

"INDIEWOMEN" APPRECIATION SCREENING

No Man’s Land is coming back to the Tower to celebrate women through adventure films. All independent women for independent film get in for free! Climber, filmmaker and She Moves Mountain guide Lizzy Van Patten will be at the show! Sat., April 8, 7-9 p.m. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $15.

This Mt. Bachelor tradition will continue. The Easter Bunny will hide a mini keg. First skier/snowboarder to find the keg scores a $100 gift certificate from 10 Barrel Brewing. Celebrate Easter on a pair of skis or on a snowboard this weekend! Sun., April 9. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend. Free.

SUNDAY 4/9

'ADRENALINE SUCKS' FILM PREMIERE WITH PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE MATTHIAS GIRAUD

WATCH AND BE AWE-D

Ski mountaineer, base jumper and surfer Matthias Giraud will present "Adrenaline Sucks," a film about his participation in extreme sports. Hear Giraud talk about his outlook on life and death as an extreme adventurer. Sun., April 9, 7-10pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15

Matthias Giraud Facebook

dr_brown instagram

No Mans Land Film Festival Facebook

Steven Denmark Faebook

The Original Wailers Play Midtown Ballroom on 4/20

Grammy-nominated legend Al Anderson brings his music — and Bob Marley’s — to Bend

By Doone Lupine Williams

Dear Source readers: In this story, I write about another 4/20 celebration happening in Bend. Is this Bend’s Christmas? Jokes aside, we have an extra special gift coming our way on Thursday, April 20 on the Midtown Ballroom’s stage — a chance to see a true legend in music history, Al Anderson and his group The Original Wailers. For those who might not know Anderson’s significance in music history, allow me to clarify. Al Anderson was the first American guitarist of Bob Marley and The Wailers beginning in 1974 on the breakthrough recording of “No Woman No Cry” from the ’74 album “Natty Dread.” This was a turning point in the band’s journey, accepting an American into the group. Need I explain more on this cosmic connection? I wish I had time to write a novel, because having a casual two-hour phone call with Al Anderson is an experience I will never forget.

Today, The Original Wailers are packing up for a new tour, with Anderson’s new brotherhood of musicians spreading Bob Marley's unifying message in Rastafarian music and “one love.” The Original Wailers received their own Grammy nomination in 2013 for their album, "Miracle," making it Andersons’ second Grammy nomination.

Led by Anderson, The Original Wailers include Chet Samuel (lead vocals / guitar), Omar Lopez (bass guitar), Paapa Nyarkoh (drums) and Noel “Ras Klamper” Aiken (keys) who continue the legacy of Bob Marley & The Wailers' music. The group will perform new songs, such as the latest singles, “Si Tu Me Lo Das” (which translates to “If You Give It To Me I’ll Give It Right Back To You”) and “Song of the Divine” — which has a music video shot in Bali releasing soon.

“In 2008 I decided to put a group together called The Original Wailers, which was the intent of all the inspiration I got from Peter [Tosh], Bob [Marley] and Bunny [Wailer] and all of these band members from the past. I put all of that in my soul and put it on wax,” Anderson said. “Bob told me, ‘Write your own songs, man. Don’t play all mine. Don’t have no guy act like me. You do your own thing. But if you have to play the catalogue, you play it with dignity.’” After its 2023 tour the band plans on getting right back into the studio to work on its next EP.

We crossed many spectrums in our conversation. Early in his career, before meeting Bob Marley, he worked as a tape operator at Island Studios in London. “A tape op cleans the studios, cleans the studio boards,

goes and buys weed for the artists,” Anderson said. I chuckled. “I learned how to make a proper tea. My teas weren’t so good in the beginning.” We talked about how he ran away from home in New Jersey at the age of 16 to follow Krishna teachings. From there his journey took him to Boston, where sneaking into Berklee College of Music led to a lifelong friendship with the iconic jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius.

And for you guitar nerds out there, don’t worry, I made sure to get the low down.

“There are so many modern guitar builders and pedal makers but they’re forgetting about the essence of the old school that really had that sound. I’m trying to recapture that old sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s and bring into the 2000s.” Anderson favors vintage guitars, amps and boutique custom pedals to help him achieve his signature sound.

If I learned one thing, it’s that all of Anderson’s stories flow into his musical artistry and the dedication to his eternal craft of guitar playing. He truly uses it to spread a universal message. “I wasn’t looking for stardom,” stated Anderson. “We aren’t a superstar group. Bob Marley and the Wailers were freedom fighters. They went all over the world, preaching Rastafarianism, peace and love — one love. South Africa, Africa, Europe, Brazil. . . we went everywhere saying the same thing over and over and over again.” The Original Wailers

Al Anderson, left, and The Original Wailers have been rocking the raggae vibe since 2008.

Courtesy Original Wailers

PARK IT LIKE IT’S HOT.

PARTY LIKE IT’S SPRING

5 Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet).

6:30-8:30pm.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week!

6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 John Shipe Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!

6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

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+. 6:30pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/

Annex Shook Twins and Daniel Rodriguez One day back in 2007, identical twin sisters Katelyn Shook and Laurie Shook found themselves writing, recording and performing as Shook Twins. To their recollection, the pair never hatched a plan or even properly discussed it. Colorado

singer-songwriter Daniel Rodriguez turns to his acoustic guitar for memorable, melodic hooks to accompany his poetic and contemplative folk songs. 7-11pm.

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

Revival Vintage Way Back Whensdays with Revival Vintage: Live ‘Tiny Desk’ Performances, Free Bevs, and Vintage Shopping Every first Wednesday, Revival Vintage will throw it down with Way Back Whensdays! Each month hosts a live Tiny Desk session, performed by a fresh rotation of local musicians and DJs. As per usual, free local bevs and bites will be available, while the vintage shopping will be ample. Head to the Instagram for details (@revivalvintagebend). First Wednesday of every month, 6-9:30pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase!

Doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

7 Friday

The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room

Downtempo DJ Set from Tarekith, Artwork from Kimberly Wotton Join as local musician Tarekith helps bring the funk with a downtempo DJ set at Ale Apothecary, with artist Kimberly Wotton. The laid back beats start at 4:30pm, no cover, so kick off the weekend right! For more of Tarekith’s music, visit tarekith.com. 4-7pm. Free.

Hola! Downtown The Rhythm Collective A three man rhythm section spices up this exciting six-piece band playing Latin jazz and funk. 7-9pm. Free.

The Astro Lounge Live Music First Friday

Artwalk The Harris Blake Band will entertain you as you stroll through the First Friday Artwalk. Stop in and enjoy this very talented duo of acoustic music. Local art is hung on every wall. The Astro Lounge is located on Bond St. in one of Bend’s oldest historic buildings. 6-8pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project Dead Lee

Dead Lee is a Portland-based folk duo representing a mutual love of the darker folk and country traditions. 5-7pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Comedy

Silver Moon Brewing Humbird and Mama’s Broke Humbird’s latest full-length sophomore album, “Still Life,” is born of the time when the days melted into weeks during the coronavirus pandemic. 7-10pm.

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

Liam St John and Benjamin Dakota

Rogers At the crossroads of the blues and rock ‘n’ roll, Liam St. John commands his truest form by combining lyrics that embody the blues with their piercing and painful truth, and delivering a captivating performance with vibrancy true to the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. April 5, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@volcanictheatrepub.com. $12.

6 Thursday

Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thursday Join at Austin Mercantile for live music every Thursday. Offering a light happy hour menu — daily flatbread, chili, charcuterie, soft pretzels and more! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Bend Cider Co. Eric Leadbetter: Americana

Come out on this warm and sunny Thursday. Eric’s music vibe is vast and diverse. From a vintage rock sound with heavy/light jam sections, to a unique contemporary eclectic melting pot of songwriting styles. Enjoy cider in the garden. 5-7pm. Free.

Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Spoken Moto Head Games Trivia Night Live multi-media trivia every Thursday at Spoken Moto. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 6:308:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Gene Rodgers Solo show from frontman for The HWY 97 band. 7-9pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

River’s Place Pete Kartsounes Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitar virtuoso bringing his eclectic style and smokey soulful voice. 6-8pm. Free.

The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing Open Deck Night You’ve heard of open mic, but have you heard of open deck night? Immersion Brewing is inviting local DJs to come and play a 30-minute set in the Barrel Room. If you’re not a DJ, come grab a drink and dance! Pre-registration is encouraged (email: kate@ imbrewing.com). 8pm-Midnight. Free.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Company The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar. 6-8pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Jeshua Marshall Trio Show Most Thursdays through May, Suttle will have some fireside live music. This week, the Jeshua Marshall Trio will be there to share some awesome music with everyone, fresh off of the trio’s West Coast tour! 6-8pm. $10.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Dizzy Wright X Jarren Benton Former Label Mates Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton from Hopsin’s independent record label, Funk Volume, are back on tour together on the “It Gets Greater Later Tour," featuring special guests Demrick and Reezy. 8-11:59pm. $20.

Show Catch a stand-up comedy show at General Duffy’s Annex. 7-10pm.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke

Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

High Desert Music Hall First Friday Artwalk with Mari Come find them on one of your stops in downtown Redmond for First Friday Artwalk! Featuring rotating artists, vendors & free music. Featuring: Mari. 5-9pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios

The Shining Dimes and Steven Denmark The Shining Dimes bring a fresh take to classic country music, leaving you feeling nostalgic and remembering what real country music is. Influenced by the greats like Patsy, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Dolly, The Everly Brothers and Waylon Jennings, they’ll bring you back to another time. The Shining Dimes appeal to a wide age range: older generations remembering the music they grew up with, and young generations’ recent rediscovery of the magic of American country. 7-10pm.

Silver Moon Brewing An Evening with Quattlebaum & Friends Quattlebaum, banjo slinger and folk singer, brings an intimate evening of live music to the Silver Moon. Original banjo songs, mediocre jokes, lots of special guest sit-ins and gooood times. Ky Burt and Garrett Miller open the show. A night of banjo! 8pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing So Much House: Fluffy Stuff & Luxo SoMuchHouse: Bend debut DJ set by Fluffy Stuff with support by Luxo. B2B set by Its Fine & MStarkDJ. Dance, community, house music. Join for this special night! First Friday of every month, 8pm-2am. $15.

Sunday Guitars Richard and Ted Taelour

Meet Father and son Duo Richard and Ted Taelour. Richard, a highly experienced guitar musician with over 50 years of professional experience, based out of southern California. Richard has played with some of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll, including The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, to name a few. 7-8:30pm. $10 at the door.

In 2017, Portland-based singer-songwriter Brad Parsons released his first solo album, “Hold True.” Since then, he has won the hearts of listeners and performed at many venues in Oregon. Listen to Brad Parsons at 5pm on Sun., April 9 at River’s Place.

Courtesy Brad Parsons Press

The Capitol First Date! Tired of dating apps? Wouldn’t it be better to meet other single people in real life? Most first dates are a joke, so why not come to the singles night that’s funny on purpose! 7-9pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Ron Sexsmith Ron Sexsmith is a three-time, Juno award-winning singer-songwriter from St. Catharines Ontario. Born in 1964, Ron was drawn to music from an early age by the melodic songs of the era, which he heard on the radio and by his Mom’s record collection. 8-11:59pm. $35.

8 Saturday

The Belfry Leadbetter Band: Album Release Show Leadbetter Band was born in 2017, featuring Eric’s original songs. Their music vibe is vast and diverse. From a vintage rock sound with heavy/light jam sections, to a unique contemporary eclectic melting pot of songwriting styles. 7-10pm.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: April Gallaty April Gallaty is a comedian in Tacoma. Originally from Georgia, April focuses on her upbringing in the South, life in the Pacific Northwest and her daily adventures in marriage, early menopause, middle age and ADHD with a bite that doesn’t fit her sweet southern accent. 8-10pm.

Flights Wine Bar Live Music at Flights Come grab a great glass of wine, have an incredible dinner and enjoy live music every Saturday at Flights Wine Bar. 6-8pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Arthur Buezo

Join for a special evening at High Desert Music Hall with Arthur Buezo. Originally from upstate New York and recently a transplant to Klamath County. Arthur’s one-man band of self-branded savage folk is an experience not to be missed. 7pm. $8.

Northside Bar & Grill The Substitutes

Classic pop rock music! 8-11pm. Free.

The Outfitter Bar at Seventh Mountain Resort Matthew Gwinup Matthew got a BA in Music Performance from Southern Oregon University in 2007 and has been performing and teaching in Central Oregon and the greater Pacific Northwest ever since. Matt opened for Grammy award-winner Jeff Peterson and the Montreal guitar trio at the Tower Theater. 4-7pm. Free.

Pine Forest Grange Hall Bend Community

Contra Dance Bend Community Contra Dance is live traditional music and couple dancing akin to square dance. Come solo or bring a partner to join in the fun. Band: The Ballybogs. Caller: Ric Goldman. The Pine Forest Grange is an alcohol, drug and smoke-free zone. 7-9:30pm. $10.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions

Self-professed “suckers for a ballad,” the Jefferson Hope Trio tint their vocal forward selections from the jazz songbook with R&B, pop and Americana. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Superball Oh my, Superball is back with its bell bottom rock at the Moon. Ya never know what you will hear, but perhaps you’ll hear songs from Jim Croce to Black Sabbath. Don’t miss this, it will rock! 8-10pm. $10.

Walt Reilly’s UFC 287 at Walt Reilly’s Watch YFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 and get in on the taco bar buffet. 5-10pm. $25.

Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hub City every Wednesday and Thursday night and sing your heart out! 6pm. Free.

9 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.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Flights Wine Bar Trivia at Flights Wine Bar

Join Sundays for trivia with King Trivia! Free to play! Get a group together, and come get nerdy! Awesome prizes and as always, delicious food and drinks! 4-6pm. Free.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Brad Parsons Brad Parsons is a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Astoria. His career collaborators include John Craigie, Bart Budwig, Horse Feathers, Cabinet, Fruition, TK & The Holy Know Nothings. 5-7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s

Bingo Silver Moon is partnering with the YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon

Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Kristi Kinsey Blues

Jam Open jam with full band hosted by Kristi Kinsey. 5-8pm. Free.

10 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. Hosted by the Harris Blake Band. Nancy Blake and Danny guitar Harris. 8-11:45pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Karaoke with DJ Chris every Monday. 7-9pm. Free.

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 Brewing Comedy Open Mic

Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.

11 Tuesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.

River’s Place Bingo!! Have fun, win money and help out a local nonprofit organization. This month they will support the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Their mission is strengthening the human-animal bond by advocating and compassionately caring for animals. 6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

The Cellar—A Porter Brewing Company Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8pm at The Cellar! Second Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Yesterday & Today: All-Request Beatles Tribute This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience, which is done through request cards that audience members fill out prior to the show. 7:30pm. $27$42 (plus $3 historic preservation fee).

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

12 Wednesday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo with a Brit Join with the favorite bloke Michael as MC, and win prizes, swag, gift cards, weekly cash prize and an end-of-the-month cumulative cash jackpot. $10 per booklet (5 games/booklet). 6:30-8:30pm.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

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

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Alex Winters Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free with a purchase of a glass of wine.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

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+. 6:30pm. Free.

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

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Orgone Parallel 44 Presents Orgone live in Bend! They are pleased to be bringing one of the favorite West Coast funk acts back to Bend for the first time in over four years. Orgone never fails to please. 8:3011:59pm. $20.

Canadian bluegrass artist Benjamin Dakota Rogers has released a variety of new singles this year and uses his lyrical sensibility to create a vast array of new music. Watch him perform live with Liam St. John at 8pm on Wed., April 5 at the Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Courtesy Kay Lee Photography

MUSIC

First Friday at The Ale Apothecary Local underground art and beats! Kim Wotton’s impactful drawings (@freehand_friday) and hidden gem Tarekith’s downtempo DJ set will give the living room vibes to start the weekend out right. Don’t miss our 3rd installment of this ever-changing monthly event. April 7, 4-7pm. The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Dr, Ste140, Bend. Contact: 541-350-3226. apothecarygal@gmail.com. Free.

Open Hub Singing Club Sing in community... for the simple joy of creating meaning and beauty together! All voices and experience levels welcome. The group believes singing is a birthright and are reclaiming this ancient technology for belonging and well-being. The group sings easy-to-learn delicious songs in the paperless aural tradition. First timers are free! Lalalalala! Sundays, 1-2:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-2416182. openhubsinging@gmail.com. $10-$20.

Opera Bend GALA Fundraiser: Opera and Musical Theatre Treasures Opera lovers, opera newbies and musical theatre lovers! Come hear arias, chorus and musical theatre treasures from the greats! April 6, 7:30pm. Pinckney Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-350-9805. operabend@operabroadband.com. Free.

Sunday Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Reiki Sound bath is a passive healing journey with crystal bowls. Bring comfy clothing, pillow and blanket or mat. Sundays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through Aug. 27. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541350-8448. clare@kevinkubota.com. $10-$20 sliding scale.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

Country Swing Dance Lessons Come join for partner country swing dancing! They have beginner, advanced and circle dance lessons. Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, or come single and they’ll find you one! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-8pm. Through Dec. 30. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4270. Free.

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga. com. $20/drop-In.

Scottish Country Dance A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it to take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Dr., Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

FILM EVENTS

Dan Savage’s 18th Annual HUMP! Film Festival Featuring 22 new films! HUMP! is a lovingly curated festival of short erotic films made by real people for real people. The program is a cornucopia of body types, shapes, ages, colors, sexualities, genders, kinks and fetishes–all united by a shared spirit of sex-positivity. Come get some! April 8, 7-8:30 and 9:30-11pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@humpfilmfest.com. $25.

The Lost Salmon Film Screening “The Lost Salmon” chronicles the plight and potential recovery of the iconic Spring-run Chinook Salmon of the Pacific Northwest. Faced with extinction in many river systems of the West, a new genetic discovery could aid in their recovery. April 5, 7:30-9pm. Patagonia Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. $7.

No Man’s Land Film Festival Screening Join for the annual “IndieWomen” appreciation screening! All independent women for independent film get in for free! Order tickets or reserve your free seat if you are an Indiewoman! Climber, filmmaker and She Moves Mountain guide Lizzy Van Patten will be in attendance and more! April 8, 7am-9pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-388-3378. info@ bendfilm.org. $15.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend.com for information on current shows. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.

Herbal Medicine Making Series Dr. Ashley Rieger will teach four classes in this series, each showcasing a different traditional application of herbal medicine. This series includes: infused oil, herbal salves, herbal tinctures and medicinal tea formulation. Take the classes ala carte or attend all four and receive discounted access! Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm. Through May 2. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $50/$160.

Second Saturday at the Gallery Enjoy free food and libations at the Artists Gallery Sunriver Village the 2nd Saturday of each month. Work of 30 local artists is on display and here’s your chance to meet some of those artists. Second Saturday of every month, 4-6pm. The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-8704. Free.

Redmond First Friday Art Walk Meet with local artist while walking downtown Redmond. First Friday of every month. Sixth St., Redmond. Free.

Artists Exhibit Dry Canyon Arts Association facilitates art exhibits throughout the city of Redmond to inspire a culture of art lovers. Come experience some of Redmond’s amazing artists exhibit their work on the walls of a new farm to table restaurant “Feast Foods Co.” Wednesdays-Sundays, 3pm. Through May 21. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St, Redmond. Free.

Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio Give the gift of a contemporary realist David Kreitzer original. Stunning Central Oregon splendor, water, koi, fantasy, figure and floral. SF Chronicle: “Kreitzer demonstrates the poetic intensity of the old tradition.” Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Mosaic Birdbaths Spring is just around the corner, and those birds are thirsty! Make a oneof-a-kind art statement that both you and your feathered friends will love. Starting with a terra cotta planter base, the group will use stained glass, and glass and ceramic tile to create a beautiful birdbath. April 8, Noon-4pm and April 9, Noon-2pm. Carleton Manor Mosaics, 1776 NE 8th Street, Bend. Contact: 907-230-1785. jesica@ carletonmanormosaics.com. $105.

Oils Open Studio with Mike Wise

Michael Wise will lead this open drop-in studio for experienced oils artists wishing to explore and develop their skills in a friendly supportive atmosphere. Participants should bring their own materials. Tue, April 11, 2:30-5:30pm, Tue, April 25, 2:30-5:30pm, Tue, May 9, 2:30-5:30pm and Tue, May 23, 2:30-5:30pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: mikewiseart@gmail.com.. $20/members, $30/ non-members.

Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer

Join David in the Kreitzer Gallery and Studio, and experience sublime and healing Central Oregon splendor landscapes, the human figure, koi, California vineyards, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor images. Thursdays-Sundays, Noon5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd., Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Wednesday Morning Wheel Throwing

Kara offers a calm and easy approach to teaching you how to make functional and decorative pottery on the wheel. This class is for beginning/intermediate students. Wednesdays, 10am-Noon Through May 10. Tumalo School of Pottery & Craft, 65093 Smokey Butte Dr., Bend. Contact: 321-432-8009. yvonne@tumaloschoolofpottery.com. $250.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Adrenaline Sucks Film Premiere With Professional Athlete Matthias Giraud “Adrenaline Sucks” film premiere with professional athlete Matthias Giraud! April 9, 7-10pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: info@volcanictheatrepub. com. $15.

Splitting his time between Nashville and Los Angeles, Liam St. John is an electrifying blues artist whose songs have won him acclaim in recent years. Watch him perform live with Benjamin Dakota Rogers at 8pm on Wed., April 5 at the Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Courtesy Liam St John Press

By Allie Noland

Film Fundraiser with Thrive Central Oregon Unveils Truths About Housing

Local nonprofit hosts fundraiser at the Tower Theatre with a feature-length documentary and two short films on housing realities

Thrive Central Oregon will host its first film fundraiser at the Tower Theatre on Sunday, April 16. All donations received will be put into Thrive’s housing assistance fund—a fund for emergency rent and deposit payments. The local nonprofit helps individuals connect with housing, financial and general resources in the community.

“The American Dream and Other Fairytales” will be the feature film of the night. The personal essay documentary uncovers the stories of America’s dysfunctional and unequal economy through the lens of Abigail Disney. Following the lives of Disneyland workers and unveiling the family story of the Disneys, this film was made with an intent to push toward a fairer future.

Sarah Mahnke is the executive director and founding director of Thrive Central Oregon. About seven years ago, Mahnke saw a need in the community to connect resources to people who need them, mostly centered around housing. There was a gap between agencies and the individual, so Thrive Central Oregon was created to bridge that gap, said Mahnke.

Community members from Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson County can come to walk-in sessions hosted across Central Oregon, call in or schedule an office appointment to discuss resource information and get connected to the right agencies. About 70-80% of Thrive’s inquiries are about housing, according to Mahnke.

“Folks with low or limited income are trying to find housing that's affordable, that's safe, that's sustainable,” Mahnke said. “The rent prices are going up, but their income isn't, and

so [Thrive is] helping them strategize on how to stay housed.”

Thrive assists in applications, getting people onto waitlists, addressing issues on credit scores, helping grow employment experience and finding sustainable solutions.

Thrive’s goal with the fundraiser is to raise money and raise awareness. After “American Dreams and Other Fairy Tales” is an intermission with a raffle and speakers. Thrive’s sponsors set up some big wins for attendees to get in on—a painter for a day, weekend getaways, physical therapy appointments and more. Two short films follow.

“[People we work with] tell us their stories,” Mahnke said. “We become part of their life and part of their process in finding the resources that they need. So, for me, this film event, really gives us an opportunity to keep telling stories and to tell the story to a wider audience. We get to hear those stories every day, but we really want to bring the stories to the community.”

At the event, attendees can find local nonprofit tables in the theater lobby to explore the resources that Thrive works with—whether that’s regarding housing, building resumes, building employment or exploring education options.

“I think it'll be a big, full, fun, thought-provoking, engaging evening,” Mahnke told the Source.

“The American Dream and Other Fairytales” is the feature film of the fundraiser event. The film is about low wages at Disney and America’s dysfunctional and unequal economy.

Courtesy The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

Los Origenes Hispanos de Oregon/

The Hispanic Origins of Oregon State Aproximación histórica a la presencia hispana en la costa de Norteamérica (1543-1819). Esta publicación muestra más de 250 años de historia poco conocida del noroeste de los Estados Unidos. A historical view of the Hispanic presence on the coast of North America from 1543-1819. April 8, 1:30-2:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7058. servicioslatinos@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Appreciating the Little Creatures Understand how insects impact the world around. This is an in-person program. Come and learn to identify the common insects of Central Oregon. There are more types of insects on earth than all the other animals and plants combined, yet we know so little about them. All ages. April 12, Noon-1pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541350-0732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

The Father’s Group Presents Black Royalty Fundraiser Gala Join the Father’s Group for a night of class, elegance and esteem as they continue their efforts to fundraise for this year’s Juneteenth celebration! Expect a night of community, music, a silent auction and delicious food. April 8, 5:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-7497807. info@juneteenthcentralor.com. $60.

Guided Tour of MacDougall & Sons Bat Company Join a guided tour to see wooden bats locally handcrafted in Bend. MacDougall & Sons Bat Company handcraft 100% real wood bats that last about 10 times longer than regular all-wood bats. Registration required. April 6, 2:30-3:30pm. MacDougall & Sons Bat Company, 20748 Carmen Loop Suite #110, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

I See You: Team Building & Unlocking

Generational Differences as a Force for Good at Work In a time where employee well-being and mental health has risen to the top of our work concerns, building team care is more important than ever. Join to learn about working with multiple generations and inspiring compassion. April 12, 7:50-10am. Hampton Inn & Suites, 750 SW Columbia St., Bend. Contact: 541410-9181. sandys@bendcable.com. $33.85.

The Land, Its People and the Future

Wilson Wewa will discuss the land, its people and the past, present and future of protecting the high desert in Oregon. Wilson is a storyteller, spiritual leader and oral historian for the Warm Springs Paiute. He will tell stories and legends he heard from his grandmother and tribal elders. April 10, 7-8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. kdiaz@onda.org. $10.

Upper Deschutes Watershed Speaker Series: Learn About Your Home Waters The Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, in partnership with COCC’s Community Education department, is coordinating a six-part informational speaker series about the Upper Deschutes watershed. Join natural resource partners, to learn about the watershed history, water use, water conservation efforts and fish and wildlife in the Upper Deschutes! Every other Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Through June 1. Central Oregon Community College, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7270. kknight@ restorethedeschutes.org. $49.

What Is Left Unsaid: Communicating

What Matters Most This interactive workshop, hosted by The Peaceful Presence Project, will explore the benefits of a holistic approach to planning ahead for living well as we age. Facilitators will guide participants through various preparedness considerations, including a look at the complexities that arise during illness and end of life experiences. April 10, 6-7pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Creating Bee Habitat on Small Farms

Central Oregon is home to a remarkable diversity of bees. Learn about the habitat requirements of Central Oregon bees and how to create an ongoing bee plant list inventory for your property. This seminar will be taught by Andony Melathopoulos, Assistant Professor of Pollinator Health at OSU Extension. April 5, 2-3:30pm. Contact: info@ hdffa.org. Free-$5.

THEATER

Bend Institute of Comedy Improv

Class Come learn the powerfully beneficial skill of improvisation from the Bend Institute of Comedy. Writer-director-actor-instructor John Breen will take you through the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre approach to long form improv where you’ll learn how to be a better listener, and more supportive. You’ll feel your confidence growing every day! Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through May 3. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: improvbend@gmail.com. $225.

Potted Potter Playing to sold out houses all over the world, the Olivier Award nominated Potted Potter—The Unauthorized Harry Experience. A Parody by Dan and Jeff takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books (and a real life game of Quidditch) into seventy hilarious minutes. Fri, April 7, 2pm and Sat, May 6, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre. org. $27-$42 (plus $3 historic preservation fee). Readers Theater Is there a play that you’ve always wanted to read but you don’t have enough friends (or voices in your head) for all the characters? Join us one Saturday morning a month as we explore new, original and classical plays, drink coffee and get to know others in the local theatre community. Second Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Cascade Theatrical Theatre, 148 NW Greenwood, Bend. Contact: 541-3890803. Free.

WORDS

Appreciating the Little Creatures

Understand how insects impact the world around us. This is an in-person program. There are more types of insects on earth than all the other animals and plants combined, yet we know so little about them. Come and learn to identify the common insects of Central Oregon. April 12, 4-5pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Classics Book Club Please join us for Classics Book Club. The group will discuss “The Chosen” by Chaim Potok. Zoom option available. April 12, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Finding Females in US Naturalization & Citizenship Records Understanding changing requirements for U.S. naturalization and citizenship is key to searching for and finding female immigrant ancestors. U.S. citizenship and attendant rights for women could be fragile, depending on marital status, prevailing laws, social norms and other factors. Nancy Loe, a nationally recognized genealogist will talk about this subject. April 11, 6-7:30pm. Williamson Hall at Rock Arbor Villa, 2200 NE Hwy 20, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9553. info@bendgenealogy.org. Varies.

Hello! Storytime: “The Moon” Roundabout Books is looking forward to sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun, so bring your listening ears and a smile for a fun half hour with Kathy! April 12, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Mystery Book Club Please join in-store or on Zoom for Mystery Book Club. The group will discuss "The Ladies of the Secret Circus" by Constance Sayers. Join Zoom link here: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Raging Writers Writing Workshop & Open Mic Raging Writers is a free, inclusive and respectful creative writing opportunity and open mic. No food or beverage available, but plenty of inspiration and energy on tap. Located every 2nd Sunday at Spork. Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30pm. Spork, 937 NW Newport Ave., Bend. Contact: icooper435@gmail. com. Free.

Writers Working: The Dynamic Power of Language

Learn how you can captivate your audience from the very first paragraph. You can attend this program in person, or take part online. This participatory presentation focuses on the natural resources of language itself. Free and open to the public. April 11, 5:30-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.

Current Fiction Book Club Please join for Current Fiction Book Club.The group will discuss “Hester” by Laurie Lico Albanese. Zoom option available. April 5, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

ETC. 2023 Bend Women’s Expo

Join for the 2023 Bend Women’s Expo, a day-long event celebrating and empowering women of all ages. This event will feature a variety of vendors and exhibitors, offering products and services that cater to women’s needs and interests. April 8, 10am-5pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

Bingo and Dog Adoption Event Come play some bingo at Midtown Yacht Club benefiting Street Dog Hero! A night of high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! There will be food trucks, cold drinks and some pups looking for their forever homes. Wed, Feb. 15, 6-8pm, Wed, April 12, 6-8pm, Wed, June 7, 6-8pm and Wed, Aug. 16, 6-8pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 Northeast 4th Street, Bend. Free.

Hoodoo’s Spring Fling Presented by Forth The annual fun farewell fling to the season. Pond skimming battle royale, costume contests, freestyle snowboarding events, live music and more! April 8, 9am-4pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Rd., Sisters. Contact: 541815-0574. eventsbreakingfree@gmail.com. Free.

Indigenous Filmmakers Panel

Indigenous filmmakers are breaking barriers in true cinematic storytelling. Join LaRonn Katchia (Warm Springs, Wasco, Paiute) and other Native filmmakers as they share their current work and discuss the importance of Native representation in film. The discussion will celebrate how this work is continuing storytelling traditions. April 6, 6-7pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. $10, Members receive 20% discount, free for tribal members.

Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm. Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse, 245 SW Sixth St., Redmond. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

10 Barrel Easter Keg Hunt

The tradition continues at Mt. Bachelor with its annual Easter Keg Hunt! That sneaky Easter Bunny has stolen a mini keg from 10 Barrel, and has hidden it somewhere on Mt. Bachelor. Be the first to find the keg and you could score a $100 gift certificate from 10 Barrel Brewing! You must bring the mini-keg to the Mountain Gateway Ticket Office to collect your prize. April 9. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Dr., Bend. Free.

Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm and Saturdays, 7:30pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10.

Bend Rock Gym BIPOC Climb Night

Join Vamonos Outside and the BRG for its monthly BIPOC climbing night. Second Tuesday of every month. Bend Rock Gym, 1182 SE Centennial Ct., Bend. $15.

Currently based in Bend, Austin Quattlebaum combines swampy blues and folk to create his unforgettable music. Go see him live at 8pm on Fri., April 7 at Silver Moon Brewing.

Courtesy Quattlebaum Press

We’re So Much More Than Medical…

Bevel Putting Mayhem It’s a fun way to get to know our local disc golf club and meet some new people! Plus, all competitors get $1 off beverages all night (cannot be combined with any other discounts). Details: Head-to-head matches will play in a bracket-style putting competition, with double elimination! Sign-ups at 5:30pm with first putts at 6pm. $5 to enter, optional $1 for the “Perfect Putt Pot.” Bring 2 putters of your own or borrow Bevel’s!10 putts per round from 5 stations, 2 putts from each station. Wednesdays, 5:30-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. $5.

Forest Bathing Walk This practice will guide you in connecting with nature in as you never have before. Join an ANFT certified forest therapy guide in slowing down in the intentional, research based practice of forest bathing (shinrin yoku). Great by yourself or with friend! Sun, April 9, 10am-Noon-Sun, April 16, 10am-Noon-Sun, May 7, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-316-9213. missie@ romingyogabend.com. $35.

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

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

Smith Rock State Park Draft Master Plan Release

An update to Smith Rock’s Master Plan is in the works, including recommendations for new bridges, trails, parking and other facilities. Two public outreach sessions are coming up to review the draft plan and weigh in on the proposed design. April 10, 6-7:30pm. Bend Parks & Recreation Riverbend Community Room, 799 SW Columbia St., Bend OR, Bend. Free.

Taiko of Bend Club Taiko is a form of group drumming with elements of dance and martial art. The Taiko of Bend Club is a beginner’s level club practicing outdoors in Drake Park. Come fragrance-free. Check website for start dates, times and more details: joannamoore.com/taikobend. Saturdays. Through Nov. 4. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: joanna@ desipotential.com. Free.

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.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing. Ember’s Wildflower Animal Sanctuary and Bunny Rescue, 2584 SW 58th St, Redmond.

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Volunteers wanted to help with daily horse care at Mustangs To The Rescue. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email. Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations. ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.

Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals and discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community. For more information visit the website at www.hsco.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3840. abigail@hsco.org.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Bend Italian Culture and Language

Meetup Group This group of people is interested in learning the culture and language of Italy. It welcomes all who have an interest in this area. Join this Saturday for a time of learning, culture, conversation and making new friends. Joshua and Patricia are looking forward to meeting everyone. Meet upstairs. Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-9810230. spaceneedle62wf@hotmail.com. Free.

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.

Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-6398121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Cacao Ceremony Embark on a heart-opening journey in this intimate cacao ceremony. For millennia, Mayans have cultivated a deep and healing relationship with this master plant. Medicine woman Michelle Ericksen shares the history, science and magic of cacao in an evening of connection and introspection. Each month features a unique experience. Sun, April 9, 6pm and Fri, April 28, 6pm. Michelle Ericksen, 1410 SW Juniper Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-603-8485. drmichelle.ericksen@gmail.com. $40.

As a nonprofit Community Health Center, for more than 20 years Mosaic has served Central Oregon. Our services go beyond medical care, and we are here for everyone — as reflected in our updated name: Mosaic Community Health.

Share your professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon.score.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.

Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022. TCOmoving22@gmail.com.

Competitive Cribbage Play nine games of cribbage versus nine different opponents. Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins. Mondays, 5-8pm. Deschutes Junction, 2940 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-530-1112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18.

Death Café Eat tasty treats, drink tea and discuss death. Free of agenda or ideology, the aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite) lives. Facilitated by End of Life Doula, Cheryl Adcox. Ages 16+. April 11, 6-7:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Mountain Star

Dear Central Oregon,

MountainStar is incredibly grateful for our community’s commitment to Central Oregon children, standing with us and declaring that every child deserves the best start possible. And we are grateful for your willingness to learn and grow with a shared goal of helping our community thrive. In that spirit, let’s talk about Community Resilience. Adversities experienced during early childhood can have lifelong and often multigenerational outcomes. We balance this information with the important caveat that a traumatic start to a child’s life does not eliminate hope for their future. MountainStar’s services provide children and families with an on-ramp to a positive path forward, one that includes resources and supports that help families heal and thrive.

When we think about families dealing with an average of 16 family stressors – like extreme poverty, mental illness, food insecurities, or a history of family violence –imagine the additional daily stress when experiencing housing instability, receiving below living wages, or challenges in accessing health care.

Strengthening families and keeping kids safe is the work MountainStar does every day, and as a community member, you too play an important role in keeping kids safe and increasing our community’s resilience. A resilient community focuses on the root causes of trauma and creates systems and supports which allow for healing. Learning about and supporting policies that break down barriers on the community-wide level is one of the first action steps to reducing stress on vulnerable families. If that feels daunting, consider getting to know your neighbors and offering support when they are struggling.

By supporting MountainStar and other nonprofits that meet critical needs, you are already making a difference and increasing our community’s resilience every day. Thank you for being a voice for families who are pushed to the margins of our community. Together we will continue to build resilience with children, families, and our community.

In partnership,

Kara Tachikawa, Executive Director, MountainStar Family Relief Nursery

100% of children served meet Oregon's state definition of at risk

98% of children remained safe from confirmed cases of abuse and neglect

Commitment to Children

Children in MountainStar’s classrooms are making strides in their cognitive development. This is significant because learning doesn’t just happen by chance. Children can only learn when they are calm, self-regulated, safe, and in trusting relationships. For a child to be calm, their environment has to be filled with the same, loving, present adults who themselves are calm. To be self-regulated, a child has to receive coregulation from their trusted adults countless times until they can begin self-regulating by memory.

Children determine the safety of a place or person by testing boundaries. They push multiple times to make sure that the adult will keep them safe. When the adult answers the child’s behavior in consistent, loving, kind ways, the child’s sense of safety extends into trust. These ongoing “serve-and-return” relationships take time and energy, and can sometimes feel tedious, but the reward is an attachment within which a child is allowed

learn.

Amber’s Story

Amber was recently removed from her home and placed in foster care. She grew up in a toxic home environment and experienced neglect from an early age. This led to severe delays in her development, particularly around communication and the ability to form trusting relationships. It was hard for MountainStar staff to see the family separated, but Amber was in danger. Because MountainStar never gives up on children, we knew that we still had a critical role to play. We remained committed to Amber, knowing that consistency was our greatest tool to keep her moving forward. Now at four years old, Amber is just starting to communicate and the relationships she has formed continue to be critical to her development.

Amber is starting to thrive in her classroom. The trust she has extended to the caring adults around her helps Amber feel safe and confident. In addition, the presence of a mental health clinician in the classroom has been significant. The clinician helps Amber to deepen her connections with peers and teachers through language – both ASL and English. Watching Amber respond to her new ability to communicate is magical. Her frustration and anger are being replaced with curiosity and joy. Amber is also building attachment with her foster parents who are simultaneously being supported by MountainStar. In this unique situation, the clinician and MountainStar staff are parent educators, attachment practitioners, strategy sharers, and cheerleaders for Amber, for her foster parents, and for her mom who is working towards reunification.

This is what it means to be surrounded by a village – this is the heart of child abuse prevention. This is the work that you are a part of when you stand with MountainStar and declare that every child in our community deserves the best start possible.

to be curious and can truly

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

.

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

42%

CHEKOUT OUR EVENTS

BENEFITS TO KEEP KIDS DAFE

4/15 – Emilee Paige In Prineville At Wild Ride Brewing

4/22 – Trent Beaver in Madras at Willow Creek Tap Room

4/23 – Not 'Cho Grandma's Bingo in Bend at Silvermoon

4/28 – My Band Anna in Redmond at General Duffy's

IT PAYS TO GIVE!

Become a monthly donor and receive an awesome gift from one of our community partners.

OTHER WAYS TO SHOW SUPPORT

Volunteer in the classroom, host a fundraiser on Facebook, or drop off an essential item at one of the participating diaper drive locations in April:

Thank

For

CALENDAR EVENTS

Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share the experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Entrance on Staats St. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. curbdaherb@gmail.com. Free.

Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable evening of singing. . . together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging. Led by community songleaders, Ian Carrick & Kira Seto. April 5, 6-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Paws & Pints Come talk dogs and make friends with other like minded folks! Join for a hosted beverage and there may even be an adorable puppy or two looking to meet their perfect person! First Wednesday of every month, 5-7pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 503-4909596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo.com. Free.

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

We’re Bringing Gammon Back! All skills (and ages) welcome! B.Y.O.Board if possible. Join for fun and game. First Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Through June 7. The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Dr., Ste 140, Bend. Contact: 541-350-3226. Free.

FUNDRAISING

Assistance League of Bend’s Dream Trip Raffle

Enter to win an extraordinary escape with Assistance League of Bend’s Dream Trip Raffle. The winner can choose one trip from four selections: private countryside villa in Umbria/Tuscany, private ocean view villa on the island of St. Martin, family fun at Disney World and custom winemaking experience in Sonoma. All proceeds will benefit children and adults facing hardship in Deschutes County. March 9-April 19. $25.

EGG MY HOUSE! Benefiting the Nonprofit Furry Freight Shelter Transport!

Let the “Bunnies” do all the work this Easter! Reserve your spot to have plastic candy and toy filled eggs hidden in your yard the night before Easter! Dog treats in eggs for fur kids are also an option this year! All proceeds benefit the nonprofit Furry Freight Shelter Transport! April 8, 7:30pm. Contact: info@furryfreight.org. Price based on number of eggs.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Second Sunday Market Seasonal vintage clothing and home goods market. Every second Sunday April-October with new vendors every month. Hosted by Gathered Wares in collaboration with Articles of Thrift. Second Sunday of every month, 11am-3pm. Through Oct. 8. Gathered Wares, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

2023 Spring Gardening Seminar 2023 Spring Gardening Seminar is signup is now available! Choose from 8 classes, $5 each. Each class is recorded. Registered participants will receive a link to participate, and later a link to view the recorded class on-demand. Details on classes at https://gocomga.com/2023-spring-seminar. Saturdays, 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm. Through April 22. Contact: 541-548-6088. seminar@gocomga. com. $5 per class.

FAMILY + KIDS

Bingo and Dog Adoption Event by Street Dog Hero Come play some bingo at Bevel Craft Brewery in Bend, benefiting Street Dog Hero! A night of high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! There will be food trucks, cold drinks and some pups looking for their forever homes. Mondays, 6-8pm. Through April 17. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Free.

Couples Massage Classes Learn to connect and relax with your partner through nurturing touch. Taproot Bodywork offers 2- or 4- hour couples massage classes in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. Visit www.taprootbodywork.com for more info. Ongoing. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.

Easter Egg Hunt Ages 0-12. Hosted by Bend Elks Lodge #1371. The Easter Bunny will be there. April 9, 9am. Juniper Park, 800 NE Sixth St., Bend. Free.

Easter Open Play Event Bring your little ones, age 5 and under, the Friday before Easter for this fun-filled event! Explore the ninja gym during the world-famous and exciting Easter egg hunt! Take photos with the Free Spirit Easter Bunny, “Nibbles!” Bubbles, music and fun times will be had by all! April 7, 9, 11am and 1pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $22.

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

Success Skills Acting and Improv Class This multi nonprofit endeavor will teach youth acting techniques, engage their imagination, increase youths attention span and self awareness while exploring their inner world. Thursdays, 1:25-2:25pm and Thursdays, 1:25-2:25pm. Through June 8. Samara Learning Center, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541419-3324. info@samaralearningcenter.org. $287.

Tween Yoga: 5 Senses Series This class series is designed for ages 9-13 and focuses on creating community and fostering mindfulness through sensory exploration, movement, journaling, meditation, art and discussion. Each session tween yogis leave with a take home craft to carry on the theme of the day. Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. Through April 27. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: adventuresinyogapants@ gmail.com. $111.

FOOD + DRINK

Burger Week Get ready to explore Central Oregon, one burger at a time. Sample unique and classic burgers from your favorite local spots for only $10 (or less) throughout the week. Plan out an epic week of eating at Dandy’s Drive In, Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries, Bend Burger Co., Redmond Burger Co., Americana, Mountain Burger, Mid City Smash Burger, Immersion Brewing, The Row, Super Deluxe, Rockin’ Daves and Sloppy Seconds. Want to win money for eating burgers? Enter our giveaway! Here’s how: visit a restaurant, order the Burger Week burger, leave a vote and review for each burger you tried. Each review counts as an another entry! Share your burger pics on social for extra entries! Tag @sourceweekly or use #bendburgerweek, so everyone can see your delicious eats. April 6-12. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 541-3830800. $10 or less.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail. com. $38.

Learn to Bake: Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls Learn to make fresh cinnamon rolls for your Easter brunch. In this class, students will learn the basics of mixing an enriched dough, as well as the tangzhong method to keep baked goods softer for longer. You’ll get hands-on practice with mixing, shaping and proofing yeasted doughs. April 8, 1-4pm. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. $79.

Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. Free.

BEER + DRINK

4th Anniversary Spring Fling Come help celebrate four years of good times and good beers at the 4th Anniversary Spring Fling! Beer releases, smash burgers by WillieBurger, DJ Set by Ryan Noble (3-5pm) and a custom on-site hat printing! April 8, Noon. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

ORGŌNE w/ BROTHER GABE TRIO

APRIL 12

VOLCANIC THEATRE

CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS w/ REB & THE GOOD NEWS

APRIL 18

MIDTOWN BALLROOM

YAK ATTACK

APRIL 28

VOLCANIC THEATRE

PIMPS OF JOYTIME

MAY 4

DOMINO ROOM

RYAN MONTBLEAU

MAY 6

VOLCANIC THEATRE

MARCHFOURTH & SOPHISTAFUNK

MAY 11

MIDTOWN BALLROOM

TIX/INFO: P44P.BIZ FOLLOW US!

PARALLEL 44 PRESENTS UPCOMING CONCERTS @PARALLEL44PRESENTS

Canadian troubadour Ron Sexsmith is a man of many talents. His songwriting style incorporates classic pop and contemporary folk to create timeless tracks. If you’d like to give his music a listen, go see him at 8pm on Fri., April 7 at the Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Courtesy Ron Sexsmith Press

20 years experience

bendnaturopath.com

715 nw hill street bend. or

541/389/9750

• bio-identical hormones

• natural menopause support

• annual exams

CALENDAR

Bottle & Board Mondays Join on Mondays at Bend Wine Bar for local, small batch Oregon and Washington wines at the Box Factory. Take $5 off any white wine and cheese, salami or charcuterie board or $10 off a red wine and board. Tasting room for The Winery at Manzanita. Mondays, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

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

Easter Brunch at Monkless Belgian

Ales Join on Sunday for Easter brunch! They will have delicious food and drink specials, as well as a big beer release. Call the Brasserie to make your reservations! April 9, 9am-1pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760.

Furioso Wine Tasting! Join The Good Drop Wine Shoppe and winemaker Dominique Mahé to taste through four Furioso Wines! $20 tasting fee, free for wine club members. No reservation needed! April 7, 5-8pm. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-4101470. support@gooddropwineshop.com. $20.

The Holy Trinity Beer Release Join at the Monkless Brasserie on Easter for its biggest beer release to date. Three new beers, one holy experience! This is a beer release you will not want to miss! April 9, 9am-9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760. Free.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Collective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

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

National Beer Day Happy Hour Calling all beer lovers. Celebrate National Beer Day with happy hour at the Monkless Brasserie! Monkless will offer a $1 off draft beers from 3pm-5pm. They look forward to celebrating with you all! Cheers! April 7, 3-5pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact:

Come paint in the Flight Lounge! Hosted by Kristen of Chalked Creative. Price includes 1 glass of wine and all your painting supply. They recommend making a dinner reservation earlier if you’d like to eat beforehand. April 5, 7-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $48.

Sip some wine and paint a spring inspired scene. This is sure to bring a smile to your face and feed your artistic soul. April 10, 5:30-7:30pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-525-5532. riversplacebend@

Enjoy $2 off growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.

The Cross-eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. One-ounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE

, N.D.

Meet Your (Wine) Match Workshop: Red Wines Which wine will get your final rose? They’ll put 3 sets of 2 red wines side by side and have you pick your favorites. You’ll determine what you do (and don’t) like in each wine to help steer you in the right direction of finding your true (wine) love. April 10, 6-7:30pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ gmail.com. $45.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Adult Ballet 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, and no previous experience is required. Enjoy some time for yourself in a healthy and fun way! Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm. Through June 15. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382 4055. dance@ abcbend.com. $30 registration fee, $76/month tuition.

Baby Ninja Classes Cuties plus adults will have a blast during these yoga and ninja warrior classes! Classes include exploration through soft obstacle ninja warrior courses to develop new coordination and balance skills, yoga fun, singing songs with hand gestures and body movements, parachute play and bubbles! Age 10 months-24 months. Mondays, 9:45-10:30am, Tuesdays, 9-9:45 and 11-11:45am and Wed, April 5, 11-11:45am. Through May 5. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.

Creative Liberation Ritual It’s time to free your creativity and embody your authentic expression! Find deeper alignment and new inspiration in this sacred ritual. Explore your truest self and innovative ideas through movement, embodied practices, group processes and creative writing. Deep, powerful, playful, fun! Please register on Eventbrite and pay at the door. April 11, 7:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $18-$45.

Grief Reframed for Teens Teens need each other now more than ever. This safe space allows teens to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness, loss, divorce, death and anxiety, in these challenging times. Both a grief counselor and licensed mental health therapist are present. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.

Happy Hip-Hop Nothing but fun in this high energy class for boys and girls! Learn the latest dance style of today’s top choreographers. Utilizing moves from street dance, breaking, popping, locking and freestyle you will incorporate them into a vibrant dance combination that expresses your individuality and is a blast! Fridays, 3:50-4:35pm. Through June 16. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $30 registration fee, $66/month tuition.

Healing for Healthier Relationships:

8-Week Therapy Group In this group, the group will learn how past attachment wounds, trauma and distrust are impacting our current relationships; learn how to listen to our body cues and connect with self to regulate during relational conflict, practice attuning and healing the younger self that did not receive healthy intimacy. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Through April 24. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-363-7110. savanna@wildhearttc. org. $400/8-week series.

Free Dinner Seminar: Gut Health, Hormones and Inflammation Visit Open Space Event Studios for a free seminar, followed by a complimentary healthy dinner. Come learn about a holistic approach to hormones, stress and fatigue from Lexie Ching, N.D. of Ripple Health & Wellness. April 11, 6pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. doctor@drlexieching.com. Free.

Introductory Aikido Course Join an 8-week aikido course starting Feb. 15, covering the basic principles, movements and arts of aikido. Learn to calm your mind, handle conflict peacefully, defend yourself proactively and grow in confidence. Includes instruction in dojo etiquette, history, ukemi (rolling) and basic aikido techniques. Gi and belt included. April 5, Wed., 5:30-6:45pm. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@hotmail.com. $100.

Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.

Kids Yoga Classes

Kids will enhance flexibility, gain strength and improve balance and coordination through kids yoga classes. Mindful yoga techniques are important for calming the nervous system, managing frustrations and improving focus. The group will explore mindful drawing and art projects. Ages 5-8yrs. Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm. Through June 21. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $145.

Sexual Assault in Central Oregon Haelan House presents this session that highlights the unfortunate incidence of sexual assault and domestic abuse in Central Oregon’s backyard. Cori Griffin, MS, Counseling Program Coordinator from Saving Grace will be the speaker. Learn about how you can support those affected and other resources for healing the effects of this trauma. April 6, Noon-1pm. Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St., Bend. Contact: 541-640-0597. HaelanHouse@gmail. com. Free, donations accepted.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1 - $19.

Taize Meditation Service The Taize Choir of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of meditative non-denominational Taize music, silence and prayer at our monthly ecumenical service. Families are welcome. Services are first Thursday October-May, except April 13 at Shalom Bayit. First Thursday of every month, 7-8pm. Through May 5. St. Helen’s Hall - Trinity Episcopal, 231 NW Idaho St., Bend. Contact: 541815-5574. taizebend@gmail.com. Free.

Wind Down Wednesday Crystal Sound Bath You did it! You made it through the first 3 days of your week. Let us celebrate, relax, release, re center and rebalance with the help of fairy like music from crystal singing bowls. Helping to make the rest of your week, and weekend stress free. April 12, 6:30-7:30pm. EzraAlya, 1733 NE Woodridge Lane, Bend. Contact: 541-6681716. sirahkreitzer@gmail.com. $25.

Parent Grief Group

The parent group is open to any caregiver who would benefit from the support of others along the journey of loving our kids into being, no matter life’s challenges. whether it be through divorce, death, illness, conflict, addiction, anxiety or depression. Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.

The Leadbetter Band utilizes a variety of songwriting styles to bring a modern edge to its vintage rock-inspired songs. Jam out and rock out with the band at 7pm on Sat., April 8 at The Belfry.

Courtesy Leadbetter Band Facebook

Burgers: one of the most popular, most enduring foods in America.

Burgers elevated: the mission of Mountain Burger.

Northwest Crossing’s Mountain Burger opened in September, with the idea being to reinvent the iconic American burger joint. The plan included offering locally sourced ingredients, meat and plant-based alternatives along with healthy salads and creative cocktails, all in a full service, comfortable atmosphere focused on community, with a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable dining.

Wait. Were the words burger and sustainable dining uttered in the same paragraph? Yes, yes they were.

“Mountain Burger is an unexpected experience, from the look and feel to the offerings on the menu to the hospitality,” explains partner/designer Sara Hobin. “We’re not just a burger joint. We’re expanding the burger.” Partner Dan Hobin explains that the restaurant is built upon four pillars. “Design, serving families’ diverse dietary needs with meat and plant-based foods all in one place, sustainability and hospitality,” he says.

Self-proclaimed burger lover and CEO Ted Swigert puts it this way, “We want to prove that people do not need to compromise to eat sustainably. We want to prove that sustainable restaurants can provide better service, tastier and healthier food, and a more fun dining experience than the status quo.”

But what motivated this team to make sustainability such a high priority with, of all things, a burger joint?

An Unlikely Mission for a Burger Joint

Mountain Burger is expanding and elevating an American classic

By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

“We live in this beautiful mountain town and enjoy the outdoors and we asked ourselves, what can we do be a part of the solution?” Dan Hobin elaborates while noting that restaurants and food systems account for over 15% of total greenhouse emissions.

Being a part of the solution means that Mountain Burger has a Climate Action Plan, with the ambitious, aggressive goal of getting to net-zero carbon emissions by 2025.

“We have a climate team meeting every week. It’s hard but we’re making good progress. Soon we’re going to have on our menus the carbon-footprint of every item, so slowly over time, we’re educating the consumer,” Dan Hobin says. “We’re always trying to do something to offset carbon emissions.”

Take, for example, Mountain Burger’s vegan milkshakes. General Manager Colin Gladden says there’s a reason why they use oat milk instead of almond or soy-based products in those shakes.

“Almond-based leads to drought heaviness. Soy is a leader in some countries in clear cutting forests to provide soy fields. So we’ve made conscious choices,” he states. He goes on to say that it makes sense to make conscious choices with burgers because burgers are America’s favorite thing to eat. “We’re making this conscious effort and taking the lead on it and it’s been improving our operations.” The Mountain Burger team shares what they’re learning on the sustainability path on a blog, hoping to inspire others to take the journey with them.

OK, so Mountain Burger, unexpectedly for a burger joint, is on an environmental mission, but how are the fries?

The fries are fabulous! “We punch those French fries every day. They soak in water for 24 hours then we blanch them the next day. Then when your order comes in we finish them in the fryer. Everything on the menu is a labor of love. You can’t fake any of this,” Mountain Burger Executive Chef Justin Goin says with a smile. He also takes pride in the beef. “It’s all 100% grass-fed and we grind our beef every day. We patty it and cook it fresh, every day. We also make the Mountain Burger Sauce in house with caramelized onions and pickles, mayonnaise, a little bit of mustard, vinegar and brown sugar. And we make the American cheese every day. We cook it, pour it into molds. It sets up and then we slice it; it’s just better than if we bought it. Plus there are no chemicals, preservatives or fillers in our American cheese.”

Along with traditional burgers and cheeseburgers are also seasonally inspired specials, a variety of salads and meat-alternative burgers such as the Bristol Bayou Burger starring Bristol Bay sockeye salmon and shrimp, the Manzanita Melt with a walnut, oat and sage patty with caramelized onion and roasted mushrooms and the Crunchy Cauliflower Burger. This creative burger is the brainchild of Sara Hobin. She asked chef Goin if he could do it and his reply was, “We put a man on the moon; we can do that!”

GM Gladden confirms, “We’re always trying to do something to offset

environmental impacts and to give people an alternative.”

Along with traditional fries, Mountain Burger also offers various sauces and accoutrements as well as things such as Maple-Bacon Sweet Potato waffle fries and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. “We’re also really proud of our salads, the way we build them, the way we plate them, the care that we take as well as the different options,” beams Chef Goin. The names of certain menu items also tie back to the local outdoors, such as the Dilly Dally Alley boozy milkshake named after a ski run at Mt. Bachelor.

The bright family-friendly restaurant with plenty of comfy booths and French bistro chairs and wooden tables truly offers something for everyone on its carbon-conscious menu, along with a kids menu, custom shakes, floats, cookies, cocktails and wine.

Mountain Burger is also participating in Source Weekly’s Burger Week April 6-12 featuring two of their delicious burgers for $10: the Mountain Cheeseburger and the Crunchy Cauliflower Burger.

Mountain Burger

2727 NW Crossing Dr., Bend 541-668-7177

Open Daily 11:30am – 9pm mountainburgerbend.com

This is not your parents' burger joint. These burgers, fries and salads deserve your respect as you devour them.

Photos courtesy Mountain Burger

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

Easter Brunches

Looking for a place to nosh on Easter Sunday? These might be some last-minute options

Church, egg hunt, brunch. That’s kind of the pattern for celebrating Easter Sunday, right? For those who haven’t yet booked a spot at a place to nosh on Eas ter Brunch, here are a few places to try.

Easter brunch at Brasada Ranch is always a special time – especially if the day includes clear skies that allow for taking in the expansive Cascades views. The Range Restaurant & Bar is hosting an Easter-themed brunch for the whole family, followed by egg hunts on the lawn for the little ones. Reservations required.

Amazing views — weather permitting — are also part of the experience at Tetherow, where the brunch includes honey glazed ham, prime rib, omelets and more. Tetherow is also planning three egg hunts at 10 am, 11 am and noon. Reservations required.

The Old Mill also has several restaurants serving weekend brunch

overlooking the Deschutes River. Reservations for Easter morning were still available at Greg’s Grill as well as Anthony’s in the Old Mill as of the time of this writing. Reservations can be made at Open Table.

CourtesyAdobeStock

Also near the Old Mill is Monkless Belgian Ales, which is offering up a special brunch and cocktail menu from 9am to 1pm on Easter Sunday. Also part of the party: the release of Monkless’ Holy Trinity beer. Call the brewery to make a reservation.

For those looking for some festivities that don’t involve a buffet, 10 Barrel is hosting its Easter Keg Hunt at Mt. Bachelor, inviting people to hunt for a mini keg in order to win a $100 gift card. Also, over at Juniper Park, the Bend Elks Lodge is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt for kids up to 12. The egg hunt event starts at 9am.

“Cart” Burglar on the Loose

Numerous food establishments hit by what looks like the same person

You gotta wonder what this person was looking for, hitting so many food service places in a matter of just a couple days. Bend Police are on the hunt for the person who burglarized a series of food carts and other food establishments in Bend on March 30 and March 31 — leaving plenty of surveillance footage in their wake.

Among the businesses hit were Café Des Chutes on SE Scott Street, JJ Coffee Hut on Cooley Road, Backporch Coffee Roasters on SE 15th Street, Toasty and Bigfoot Barbecue Co. in the Podski lot on NW Arizona Ave., The Bob Bend at Silver Moon on Greenwood Ave., the IndoDaddy cart

at Spider City on SE 9th Street, and El Nava and Nosh Street Food carts at Bevel Brewing on SE Armour Road. The burglars took cash, cash registers, iPads, tablets and other equipment, and caused hundreds of dollars in damage to each business, according to Bend PD.

Cops believe all of the burglaries were carried out by the same person, and surveillance video shows what looks like a white man driving a BMW or Mazda Miata connected to the Bevel and Podski burglaries. Bend PD asked neighboring businesses to check their video surveillance to see if they have any further information on the burglaries.

Photos courtesy Bevel Craft Brewing

CHOW

This week marks the end of what we call “Birthday Month” in my family. We celebrate five birthdays in the month of March! It’s kind of nuts but we try to have fun with it and I try to make special foods or bake favorite cakes for each person. Some years I do better than others but growing up, I made sure my son, whose birthday is the last one of the month on the 30th, had his favorite meal. That meal always included fried chicken and chocolate cake.

Somewhere along the line, I changed out the traditional fried chicken for this pecan-crusted oven-fried chicken and it was a hit. And I’m pretty sure the first pecan crusted chicken recipe I tried was inspired by Emeril Lagasse.

When my kids were little we watched “Emeril Live” on Food Network hosted by Lagasse. It was a great

Pecan Crusted “Fried” Chicken

An easy oven-baked alternative to traditional fried chicken

By Donna Britt

show, taped in front of a live audience with a live band, featuring the flamboyant, James-Beard-award-winning chef creating his Creole, Cajun and Portuguese-inspired dishes and serving them to members of the studio audience. I started collecting his cookbooks back in the day and can honestly say that every single recipe I have ever tried of his has been absolutely delicious. Emeril’s in New Orleans opened in 1990 and Emeril still owns several restaurants in New Orleans and a couple in Las Vegas.

Anyway, back to the oven “fried” chicken. I like it because you get the vibe of fried chicken without actually having to fry the chicken. Nothing wrong with frying chicken, but if you don’t do it often it can seem daunting. The beauty of using the oven is you can stick it in there, turn it over once and be done.

The hardest thing about this dish is the grinding of the pecans. That’s easy to do if you have a food processor or a high-powered blender. If you don’t have those machines, you can do it by hand of course. The nuts might not get as pulverized but that’s okay as long as you get them small enough to coat the chicken.

You can buy pre-made Creole seasoning of course, or if you don’t want that spicy flavor you can season this chicken with seasonings of your choice or just season with salt and pepper. Just make sure to use enough so that it really seasons the bird.

This dish is great served with the traditional fried chicken sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans or biscuits and chocolate cake for dessert. But again, feel free to use your own imagination and serve it alongside whatever suits your fancy.

Pecan-Crusted “Fried” Chicken

Makes 4 servings

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning (see recipe below), divided

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

• 8 chicken pieces, your choice, skin-on

• 2-4 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 ½ cups pecan pieces

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine buttermilk with 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a 1-gallon plastic storage bag. Add chicken pieces. Seal the bag then gently squeeze to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the buttermilk mixture. Put in fridge for 1-4 hours.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 2 tablespoons olive oil on a large, heavy baking sheet. Set aside.

Pulse the pecans in a food processor or blender or finely chop them into a meal by hand.

In a large bowl, combine ground pecans, flour, remaining 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture one piece at a time, dredging and coating each piece in the flour mixture before placing skin side down on the oiled baking sheet.

Bake chicken for 30 minutes, then turn it over. If necessary (meaning if the pan is dry), add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the baking sheet. Return to the oven and continue baking until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.

This chicken is delicious served warm from oven or cooled to room temperature.

Creole Seasoning

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon black pepper

• 2 ½ tablespoons paprika

• 1 tablespoon onion powder

• 2 tablespoons salt

• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.

Courtesy Adobe Stock

The

Redmond Burger Co Bend

Bend Burger & Redmond Burger

Blue Eyes Burgers & Fries

Thunder road

Dandy’s Drive-In

Little double dandy cheeseburger with grilled onions

DANDY ’ S DRIVEIN

bENDbURGERco AND FRIES

BLUEEYES BURGERS

rOCKIN’ dAVE’S

OPPYsECONDS sUPERdELUX E

ORCHARD DISTRICT

Immersion Brewing

Crazy American+ Pub House

Mountain cheeseburger Veggie

crunchy cauliflower burger

MidCity SmashedBurger

The Deluxe Boi

Burger Co

Mountain Burger

Option

Mountain Burger

CULTURE

From ‘70s to ‘80s to ‘90s to Y2K, Deco Dream Suite does it all. The photography studio shows the versatility and power of set curation and an artistic approach, allowing people to immerse themselves in an era during a photo shoot. Owner Anya — who goes just by her first name — has over 10 years of photography and modeling experience, and her love for vintage photographs, clothes, deco and general vibe finally pushed her to open up Deco Dream Suite, her dream studio, on NE Division Street in December 2022, next to the well-loved Revival Vintage.

“I've been really wanting to shoot at studios, especially in wintertime, but that kind of fit my style—more vintage, authentic-looking places. I had a lot of trouble finding anything like ‘80s or art deco [in Bend,] so I decided to just curate a vintage photo studio that has it.”

Collecting vintage furniture and old finds from antique malls, Iron Horse, vintage vendors and hidden places in Oregon, Anya and her partner took time to search out props to fill the space.

The biggest pieces in the room are the couple’s most prized finds—the kitschy, ‘80s, deco revival, white bed frame and matching vanity. These pieces alone take people back in time when they step into the studio. With the additional deco pieces—lamps, sheets, curtains, wall art and rugs—the room comes together, creating an authentic look.

“I want the space to feel like it really is from [the era we are shooting,]” Anya said. “And maybe some people can even recognize it and feel nostalgia.”

One wall is dedicated to pure ‘70s energy—record player, poker set, earthy tones, paisley and floral textiles. The rest of the room gravitates toward Anya’s passion for ‘80s deco revival and can easily be transformed into ‘90s and Y2K sets. Anya has storage units filled with random finds to make clients’ visions and dreams come to life, including over 30 vintage troll dolls.

Each photoshoot comes with a brainstorming session, personalized set curation and comfortable environment.

Photographing The Deco Decades

Deco Dream Suite explores and captures the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and

By Allie Noland

Y2K

Whether clients are first-timers or full-time models, Anya’s focus is to make the session fun and empowering, and of course, getting some sweet shots.

“One thing that I try to do is capture the person's essence, even if it's like a crazy, surreal scene,” she said. “I still want to capture just a spark or like a glimpse of their personality.”

Deco Dream Suite works closely with Shasta Ashford from Revival Vintage, located right next to the studio. Shooting clothing and working together on events, these creative businesses are just wanting to share the love of vintage.

Deco Dream Suite has been hosting “Photo Slams” at the end of each month since opening in December. The events are interactive, community-oriented

get-togethers for the public. Photographers, models and creatives get together for a collaborative shoot in the studio, sharing tips and picking each other’s brains. RSVPs are required for a headcount.

“Everyone is welcome to the Photo Slams, from beginners to experts,” Anya told the Source. “For people who only shoot landscapes that want to get into portraiture. For people who have been doing portraiture forever. Even for people with zero experience [with photography and/or modeling.] Even if they’ve never had a picture taken of them before.”

Deco Dream Suite has a huge '80s deco set for clients to utilize, with vintage furniture, wall

Photos courtesy Deco Dream Suite

“ WHEN THE WATER IS SICK, THE PEOPLE ARE SICK.”

SC May the Source Be With You: April Edition

SCREEN

This is embarrassing but I think 2023 has been a much better year for shows than movies so far. I know, I know, it’s only April, but there have been so many bad movies and so many good streaming shows that it feels like there’s an imbalance in the force. Even some of the newer podcasts this year have been gripping in ways that cinema hasn’t really been in a while. I have a feeling “Beau is Afraid” (releasing April 14) will be the one that really turns the tide, but until then, here’s the podcasts and shows I’m in love with right now.

In Pod We Trust

The only podcast that I’ve managed to listen to every episode of this year so far is “The Last of Us” podcast, made easier by the fact that you can actually listen to it on HBOMax after each episode of the show.

Hosted by Troy Baker (the voice of Joel in the games) and with showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann as guests for each episode, the podcast is a genuinely unmissable aspect of the series. Hearing Druckmann go into the initial concepts for the storytelling in the game versus how they approached the HBO series is absolutely fascinating and feels like a free masterclass in how to adapt art from one medium to another.

“Love, Janessa” is a seven-part podcast that goes into a catfishing scheme that used the image of a real porn star to lure men into losing thousands of dollars. Journalist Hannah Ajala not only seeks to get to the bottom of the scam, but also to track down the real woman behind the image, Janessa Brazil. Fans of “Dirty John” will really dig this one and, since all seven episodes are already available, you won’t have to wait long to get to the end of the mystery.

Now Streaming

Where to even begin? “The Last of Us” (HBOMax) finale was divisive to fans with gamers basically getting what they expected and newbies getting emotionally destroyed. It’s amazing to me that what could have easily been just another zombie show managed to reinvent the genre by giving it the scientific explanation of the fungus cordyceps. There’s a fungus among us. Also finishing its inaugural season was the truly excellent “Poker Face,” (Peacock) which answers the eternal question of what would “Columbo” be like if Natasha Lyonne was the star.

Cordyceps, Catfishing and Conspiracies!

By Jared Rasic

Equal parts hilarious, clever and dark, “Poker Face” has such meticulously plotted mysteries that it has been tiding me over quite well as I await another “Knives Out” movie. I hope they make this show for years to come.

Season Two of “Yellowjackets” (Showtime) is only on its second episode, but is so far proving that they won’t be having a sophomore slump. With Elijah Wood joining the cast and teaming up with Christina Ricci, it basically feels like this horror, mystery, riot girl, comedy hybrid is made just for me with its beautiful blend of macabre humor and

heart. If you need convincing: the show is basically “Lost” if it starred a murderers’ row of brilliant actresses and they started eating each other instead of dealing with polar bears.

I’m also only two episodes into the first season of “Rabbit Hole,” (Paramount+) an espionage/mind f**k series starring Kiefer Sutherland, but I’m already hooked on the twists and turns they’ve been throwing at me. Sutherland plays a paranoid corporate spy who gets set up for some terrible stuff and has literally no clue why, what’s happening or who to trust. This has the vibes of

classic ‘70s conspiracy thrillers like “The Conversation” and “Marathon Man,” so if that’s your thing you shouldn’t wait to get sucked in.

And I don’t even have enough room to talk about how much fun Season Three of “The Mandalorian” (Disney+) is, or how disturbing and powerful Amazon’s “Swarm” has been. The final seasons of “Succession” (HBOMax) and “Picard” (Paramount+) have been great so far and “Ted Lasso’s” (AppleTV+) “possible” final season has been bittersweetly beautiful, to say the least. It’s just too much.

Top, Natasha Lyonne gets carried away on “Poker Face.” Bottom, Christina Ricci and Elijah Wood together at last on “Yellowjackets.”

Photos courtesy of Showtime and Peacock

OUTSIDE

Puffin’s Rapid Ascent

The Bend-based purveyor of cool stuff for your cans and bottles goes through the ups and downs of growth

By Nicole Vulcan

One year before the pandemic, Tyrone Hazen and cofounders Byron and Christina Linton launched Puffin Drinkwear, the Bend-based company that endeavors to be a fun alternative to the koozie for bottles or cans. Puffin has since experienced a relatively rapid rise, seeing a 53% rise in sales over the past year and placing its products in more than 4,000 stores. Earlier this year it also successfully closed a round of Series A fundraising – bringing in an undisclosed amount of cash from groups that include some of the original investors in Hydro Flask. Puffin has another tie to that venerable Bend brand; six months ago, it convinced former Hydro Flask CEO Scott Allan to come out of retirement to be Puffin’s interim CEO.

Like many startups, Puffin has also had its ups and downs; after gaining funding and bringing in a new board, it moved offices, began work on a new line of products, and this past month, laid off several of its longest employees, including co-founders Christina and Byron Linton. Hazen remains on with the title of Founder.

I sat down with Hazen this week to talk about the past, present and future of this Bend brand.

The interview has been edited for clarity and length.

Source Weekly: Let’s hear the back story of Puffin Drinkwear.

Tyrone Hazen: It's one of my favorite stories. This happened all just miles from here. Blocks from here, I was over at a friend's house and he was having a group of guys and we're hanging out around a fire. He passed around beers and then he comes around with a box and starts tossing koozies to everyone. And the one that he handed to me was like a homemade job that was made out of, like, the remnants of an old sleeping bag. So it's just a wrapper. I [still] have it. It's just a wraparound Velcro. But as I was holding it, it immediately reminded me of my sleeping bag because the hand-feel was different than the hand-feel that, like, sleeping bags are made now. So this is like, you know, circa 1985 sleeping bag material. And so it just like popped this idea in my head, I'm holding the bottle, I was like, well that’s proportioned a bit like a human, what if I made like a little mummy bag you’d use as a sleeping bag for your beer?

SW: What else is in the line now?

TH: Adventure vests, life jackets, sweaters, t-shirts, we're introducing polos over the next couple weeks. Bathrobes come out — terry cloth bathrobes, which are adorable. Our new launch is called Time to Chill and it's all an assortment of things that are a little less outdoors, a little more travel and leisure.

SW: Why do you think people responded so strongly to Puffin’s products?

TH: It’s so interesting how much fun people have with them, and I think we timed it really well, accidentally. We were one year old when COVID hit, and people stopped having fun. Our slogan is “fun together,” and suddenly you can’t have fun or be together. COVID was miserable for people, so I think that any opportunity to kind of spark joy and get a laugh out of someone. …

SW: Bend has a lot of outdoor brands now. How do you think this environment helped with your entrepreneurial journey?

TH: We’re so lucky. I moved to Bend specifically

because I was aware of the entrepreneurial support that you have here. I knew about EDCO [Economic Development for Central Oregon], and you know, it had been written up in a number of magazines — Entrepreneur magazine, a couple years ago, I think did an expose on Bend and just the support we have here, and to have a small town, where you have this many startups and support for startups. There are big fish here that I can go and have coffee with.

TH: Yeah — my role. We had a challenge trying to figure it out. We just had our first reduction in force. We looked over the org chart, we were like, for this next stage, what do we really need? What needs to be here? And that was a really challenging time because we have to say goodbye to some really great people that have, you know, blood sweat and tears have been put into the organization on their behalf, and some of them from the beginning. Both my co-founders — their last day was last week. They're still board members, but they're no longer involved in the day-to-day. They're off to go do their next exciting adventures. And then we no longer warehouse, so we lost two warehouse staff that were amazing and really got the vibe of it and the culture and were great to have around, but we just didn't have the seat for them anymore. So that was challenging. And then personal to me, my fiancee, Elif [Koyuturk]. She was doing content creation and stuff for us and it just was no longer a fit, the way that we were structuring the marketing department.

SW: What are you doing on the day to day?

First of all, we are so lucky that we were able to attract someone as talented as Scott [Allen] again. Obviously, he's got the playbook that we want to kind of lead — to go that same route. There's the similar route as Hydro Flask went. We're obviously not the same company but there are a lot of overlaps there.

SW: You’re now following sort of a traditional path for a founder – going from running the company to getting investors and then hiring a CEO. And with that comes a new role for you.

TH: So I get some really fun stuff. I get to be our brand filter. I do think of the brand as being a bit of an extension of myself and my personality. It's a little bit. There's some utility there, but it's mostly just goofy and fun.

SW: So you mentioned that you just moved into a new space, and I guess that means that you're planning to keep the business headquartered in Bend.

TH: Absolutely. Yeah. We have been a Bend brand through and through and I said before, we wouldn't be here if it weren't for the support, and we're good, we got and we continue to get that support.

Puffin Founder Tyrone Hazen with a ski-sweater Puffin. New investment has brought changes to the Bend brand in recent months.

"I think we timed it really well, accidentally. We were one year old when COVID hit, and people stopped having fun. Our slogan is 'fun together,' and suddenly you can’t have fun or be together."

— Tyrone Hazen

Courtesy Puffin Drinkwear

GO HERE

By Allie Noland

Calling All Van-Lifers and

Mountain Lovers

Mt. Bachelor hosts RendezVan, a weekend of spring shredding, après ski shenanigans and snow yoga

Celebrating Mt. Bachelor’s spring skiing and the van-life culture in the PNW, RendezVan brings mountain lovers together for a weekend of sharing outdoor passion with music and activities. RV-ers, campers and van-lifers from all over will fill the Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area parking lot from April 19 to 23.

Overnight camping passes sold out quickly this year, but the festival fun is still open to the public. The festival center, music, vendors, activities and competitions are free for anyone who wants to get in on the RendezVan weekend.

Welcoming the wheels to Bend on Wednesday, April 19, music will get going at noon at the festival grounds. DJ Ground$core blasts tunes Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 3pm to start the party early and warm up the crowd for the weekend headliners. Jamestown Revival, Galactic and Boot Juice are the headliners of RendezVan 2023, sharing the stage with talented openers—Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Diggin Dirt, Boostive, Blvk H3ro and Spunj.

Acoustic tunes will be shared in the early mornings, 8am to 10am, from Connor Bennett, Mike “DOC” Ryan, Jonus Tarlen and Use’Ta’Do. During these morning sets, attendees are invited to participate in “Snoga” (snow yoga) to get stretched out before a long day on the mountain.

Skiing/snowboarding is the main event. Sunchaser Spring Passes are

now on sale—$319 for adults, $239 for teen and senior and $194 for youth and 70+. The Mt. Bachelor spring pass grants unlimited skiing from the start of April to the end of the season. For RendezVan, from Wednesday through Saturday, Pine Marten will run until 7pm for twilight skiing, which means 10-hour ski days, according to the RendezVan website.

Throughout the weekend and during ski breaks, mountain-goers can participate in axe throwing, taking pictures on the photo bus, stargazing and competing in on-mountain activities.

“From sunup to sundown, there’s something for everyone,” according to the RendezVan press kit.

RendezVan 2023

April 19-23

Mt. Bachlor West Village Base Area 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend rendezvan.com

Mt. Bachelor’s RendezVan weekend is full of live music, high energy and mountain lovers, located at the Mt. Bachelor West Village Base Area.

Photos courtesy Rendez Van Press

STAY SAFE WHILE RIDING STAY SAFE WHILE RIDING

Ontario, Oregon, pushes bill to raise local cannabis taxes

By Antonio Sierra, OPB

Ontario is one of Oregon’s largest cannabis markets, but the Idaho border town says it’s not getting the kind of tax revenue that matches how much the amount of product it sells every day.

At the request of the city of Ontario, state Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, and state Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, introduced House Bill 2505, which would raise the cap on local cannabis taxes from 3% to 10%. According to the lawmakers and other local government officials, the move would allow small towns like Ontario to increase their budgets for police officers and emergency responders to meet demand from out-of-town visitors.

“Ontario has a tremendous need for more revenue for their cannabis sales in order to handle the cost to the city from the sales,” Findley said.

At a Jan. 31 meeting of the House Committee on Economic Development and Small Business, Findley pointed to a set of stats from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission that demonstrates how much Ontario is punching above its weight. Neither Owens nor Findley responded to requests for comment before publication.

Malheur County, where Ontario is the only city with dispensaries, produced more than $100 million in cannabis sales in 2022, the second most of any county in the state behind Multnomah County. Malheur County accounts for less than 1% of the state’s population, but more than 10% of its cannabis sales. And while the cannabis industry statewide has seen declining sales due to low prices, Findley said Malheur County had a gentler drop-off.

Ontario’s booming dispensaries are less reliant on the 11,000 people that live within city limits, or even the 31,000 people who live in Malheur County. Instead, Ontario sources most of its customers from neighboring Idaho, where cannabis remains illegal. Ontario is closer to Boise than it is to Portland, and most of the more than 800,000 people who live in the Boise metropolitan area live within an hour’s drive of Ontario.

But City Manager Dan Cummings said Ontario is not receiving the windfall of tax revenue it might expect for the significant sales. This disconnect goes back to the cannabis taxing system created by Oregon following the passage of Measure 94 in 2014.

The measure allowed residents across the state to recreationally consume, possess and grow cannabis. But the Legislature allowed cities and counties to opt out of sales, meaning they could effectively ban dispensaries. While many cities and counties reasoned that they should ban cannabis businesses because their voters

rejected Measure 91, a handful of cities like Ontario took the plunge.

The state charges a 17% sales tax on cannabis and local governments are allowed to tax up to 3% more, which Ontario currently does. While a portion of the state tax goes back to cities, Cummings said the distribution formula wasn’t fair to Ontario.

“It’s based on population and the number of dispensaries instead of sales,” he said. “All we’re telling the state is, ‘Be fair with it. Base it on the sales percentage instead of population for crying out loud.’”

Cities and counties felt squeezed further when Measure 110, the state’s drug decriminalization measure passed in 2020, started directing money away from local governments in favor of drug treatment and mental health programs.

The state’s cannabis taxing system means Oregon gets two very different amounts of return on the $100 million Ontario’s cannabis dispensaries generate in sales. In its 2022-23 budget, the city expected to collect $3.5 million from local cannabis taxes. After factoring in the distribution formula, the city projected it would receive just $25,600 from state taxes.

Should HB 2505 pass, Ontario and other local governments across Oregon would be allowed to raise their local cannabis tax rate to a 10% maximum. Any cannabis tax increase would require local voters to approve it through a ballot measure.

Cummings said the daily traffic from Idaho has strained Ontario’s public safety services, and if the city raises its cannabis revenue, he would look to hire more police officers to deal with an uptick in calls.

Cummings also said the tax rate wouldn’t jump from 3% to 10% overnight, and he would instead work with the Ontario City Council to seek a more realistic number to put in front of voters, noting that a general 1% sales tax failed previously.

Representatives from cannabis businesses spoke out against the bill at the hearing, but none from Ontario. A few months later, reaction from the Eastern Oregon town is mixed.

Matthew Westgate, an operations manager at Ontario dispensary Cannabis & Glass, said he was probably an outlier within the local businesses, but he wouldn’t mind a tax increase if it meant more help from police.

But for now, the status quo remains. A similar attempt to raise the local cannabis tax cap stalled in the Legislature last year, and this year’s bill hasn’t seen any activity since the January hearing.

—Reprinted through a content sharing agreement with Oregon Public Broadcasting.

Together, we help 3,000 animals every year at the Humane Society of Central Oregon with safe sheltering, medical care & adoption

Join us for SOLV Energy’s Foodie Crawl

in downtown Bend on Sunday, April 30th from 3-6pm & at the After Party at McMenamins Old St. Francis School from 5:30-7:30pm.

This popular annual pub-crawl-meets-progressive-dinner is a celebration of local food and drink. Guests sample small plates and beverage pairings from a select group of chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend. All for a good cause! Tickets sell fast, so act now!

Participating Restaurants: J DUB, Zydeco, Worthy Beers and Burgers, Roam, The Point Pub and Grill, Bend Brewing Company, Hola!, Salud Raw Food, Bontà - Natural Artisan Gelato, Ida’s Cupcake Cafe, & more to come!

By Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries-born René Descartes (1596–1650) was instrumental in developing of modern science and philosophy. His famous motto, "I think, therefore I am" is an assertion that the analytical component of intelligence is primary and foremost. And yet, few history books mention the supernatural intervention that was pivotal in his evolution as a supreme rationalist. On the night of November 10, 1619, he had three mystical dreams that changed his life, revealing the contours of the quest to discern the "miraculous science" that would occupy him for the next 30 years. I suspect you are in store for a comparable experience or two, Aries. Brilliant ideas and marvelous solutions to your dilemmas will visit you as you bask in unusual and magical states of awareness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The dirty work is becoming milder and easier. It's still a bit dirty, but is growing progressively less grungy and more rewarding. The command to "adjust, adjust, and adjust some more, you beast of burden" is giving way to "refine, refine, and refine some more, you beautiful animal." At this pivotal moment, it's crucial to remain consummately conscientious. If you stay in close touch with your shadowy side, it will never commandeer more than ten percent of your total personality. In other words, a bit of healthy distrust for your own motives will keep you trustworthy. (PS: Groaning and grousing, if done in righteous and constructive causes, will continue to be good therapy for now.)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "'Tis the good reader that makes the good book," wrote Gemini philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. "In every book, he finds passages which seem confidences or asides hidden from all else and unmistakably meant for his ear." In the coming weeks, a similar principle will apply to everything you encounter, Gemini—not just books. You will find rich meaning and entertainment wherever you go. From seemingly ordinary experiences, you’ll notice and pluck clues that will be wildly useful for you personally. For inspiration, read this quote from author Sam Keen: "Enter each day with the expectation that the happenings of the day may contain a clandestine message addressed to you personally. Expect omens, epiphanies, casual blessings, and teachers who unknowingly speak to your condition."

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Traditional astrologers don't regard the planet Mars as being a natural ally of you Crabs. But I suspect you will enjoy an invigorating relationship with the red planet during the next six weeks. For best results, tap into its rigorous vigor in the following ways:

1. Gather new wisdom about how to fight tenderly and fiercely for what's yours.

2. Refine and energize your ambitions so they become more ingenious and beautiful.

Foodie Crawl SPONSORS

3. Find out more about how to provide your physical body with exactly what it needs to be strong and lively on an ongoing basis.

4. Mediate on how to activate a boost in your willpower.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I won't ask you to start heading back toward your comfort zone yet, Leo. I'd love to see you keep wandering out in the frontiers for a while longer. It's healthy and wise to be extra fanciful, improvisatory, and imaginative. The more rigorous and daring your experiments, the better. Possible bonus: If you are willing to question at least some of your fixed opinions and dogmatic beliefs, you could very well outgrow the part of the Old You that has finished its mission.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The Supreme Deity with the most power may not be Jehovah or Allah or Brahman or Jesus's Dad. There's a good chance it's actually Mammon, the God of Money. The devoted worship that humans offer to Mammon far surpasses the loyalty offered to all the other gods combined. His values and commandments rule civilization. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because now is an excellent time for you to deliver extra intense prayers to Mammon. From what I can determine, this formidable Lord of Lords is far

more likely to favor you than usual. (PS: I'm only half-kidding. I really do believe your financial luck will be a peak in the coming weeks.)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It's an excellent time to give up depleted, used-up obsessions so you have plenty of room and energy to embrace fresh, succulent passions. I hope you will take advantage of the cosmic help that's available as you try this fun experiment. You will get in touch with previously untapped resources as you wind down your attachments to old pleasures that have dissipated. You will activate dormant reserves of energy as you phase out connections that take more than they give.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): "The best revenge is not to be like your enemy," said ancient Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius. I'm tempted to advise every Scorpio to get a tattoo of that motto. That way, you will forever keep in mind this excellent advice; As fun as it may initially feel to retaliate against those who have crossed you, it rarely generates redemptive grace or glorious rebirth, which are key Scorpio birthrights. I believe these thoughts should be prime meditations for you in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sometimes love can be boring. We may become overly accustomed to feeling affection and tenderness for a special person or animal. What blazed like a fiery fountain in the early stages of our attraction might have subsided into a routine sensation of mild fondness. But here's the good news, Sagittarius: Even if you have been ensconced in bland sweetness, I suspect you will soon transition into a phase of enhanced zeal. Are you ready to be immersed in a luscious lusty bloom of heartful yearning and adventure?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): What shall we call this latest chapter of your life story? How about "Stealthy Triumph over Lonely Fear" or maybe "Creating Rapport with the Holy Darkness." Other choices might be "As Far Down into the Wild Rich Depths That I Dare to Go" or "My Roots Are Stronger and Deeper Than I Ever Imagined." Congratulations on this quiet but amazing work you've been attending to. Some other possible descriptors: "I Didn't Have to Slay the Dragon Because I Figured Out How to Harness It" or "The Unexpected Wealth I Discovered Amidst the Confusing Chaos."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It's sway-swirlswivel time for you, Aquarius—a phase when you will be wise to gyrate and rollick and zigzag. This is a bouncy, shimmering interlude that will hopefully clean and clear your mind as it provides you with an abundance of reasons to utter "whee!" and "yahoo!" and "hooray!" My advice: Don't expect the straight-and-narrow version of anything. Be sure you get more than minimal doses of twirling and swooping and cavorting. Your brain needs to be teased and tickled, and your heart requires regular encounters with improvised fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When I was growing up in suburban America, way back in the 20th century, many adults told me that I was wrong and bad to grow my hair really long. Really! It's hard to believe now, but I endured ongoing assaults of criticism, ridicule, and threats because of how I shaped my physical appearance. Teachers, relatives, baseball coaches, neighbors, strangers in the grocery store—literally hundreds of people— warned me that sporting a big head of hair would cause the whole world to be prejudiced against me and sabotage my success. Decades later, I can safely say that all those critics were resoundingly wrong. My hair is still long, has always been so, and my ability to live the life I love has not been obstructed by it in the least. Telling you this story is my way of encouraging you to keep being who you really are, even in the face of people telling you that's not who you really are. The astrological omens say it's time for you to take a stand.

Homework: What do you love most about yourself?

Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

AWAKENING YOUR INNER HERO

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

The wisdom, life is precious, is a relatively well-known concept. But what does it actually mean in our day-to-daylives? It can mean a lot when we put it into practice.

By Burt Gershater

Life is precious.

It’s not just me saying that.

Everyone that matters knows, at some level, life is precious. And every single one of us matters!

Every single one of us matters? Every single thing matters. But we’ll deal with that one on another day.

What does life is precious actually mean at a practical, day-in-and-dayout, morning-till-night level? How do I give myself a grade at the end of each day for my Life- is-Precious skills?

And what does knowing it even mean?

Can I know some thing in my brain but not in my heart and my soul, and not in my daily actions? Can I truly know anything if I don’t do my best to live up to what I say I know?

I know for sure that 2 + 2 = 4. It is an arithmeti cal fact. But knowing life is precious requires a whole different level of knowing. Saying curtly, “I know that,” generally means, “I’ve heard that before, but…”

Does having a multi-layered deep value located somewhere in our brain mean we know it? Nah! We don’t know nothing until we do our best to live it. Living it is knowing it at whole ‘nother levels. Deeper ones and higher ones. Levels that truly make a difference in our own life and many others.'

Do I know life is precious? Do you? How are we living this wisdom in our daily lives? How are we not living it?

The definition of this beautiful word precious is to be cherished, invaluable, irreplaceable and loved.

I repeat, slowly, deliberately, even prayerfully:

Precious means, to be cherished… invaluable… irreplaceable… and loved.

When I say these words in a conscious, attentive way, they begin in my brain, come out of my mouth, enter my ears, re-enter my brain, move down into my heart, my soul, my essence… every cell gets touched. When I allow these words to penetrate, I am them. At this slower pace, awe and wonder begin to emerge, and inspiration, too.

The inspiration leads me toward learning more about precious. How do I live it better? How do I better see the preciousness in everyone? How might I pass this precious wisdom on in the days and years ahead? I get excited that we can be part of a chain of learners

and teachers who have traveled this precious path for thousands of years. March on!

“The more you celebrate the good, the more good you discover that is worthy of celebration.”

-Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

None of this daily preciousness stuff comes easily to most of us.

Often, we haven’t learned much about our own personal preciousness. We pay more attention to our imagined faults than our beauty.

So, keep learning more and more about your preciousness. We are animals. And we animals spot danger instinctively.

What is “wrong” registers immediately.

What is beautiful can be overlooked. Taken for granted.

Even denied.

Then, what is “wrong," either in our imagination or in reality, becomes our “real” and morphs into the misdirected focus of our daily attention.

Of course, there is a time and a place for standing up for what we believe to be right.

That is essential.

It’s a long, rewarding road out to a world where seeing preciousness dominates.

It requires daily practice, like anything we want to get better at.

Here are a few age-old keys to guide us:

• Start the day with gratitude for waking up.

• Express gratitude for your uncountable blessings all day long.

• Notice what is beautiful in everyone. Sometimes this can take effort.

• Thank every supply-carrying truck you see. We would literally have nothing without them and their drivers.

• Practice breathing gently through your nostrils and into your abdomen, all day long, for the rest of your life, and keep your shoulders down.

• Breathing and spirit are inseparable We are precious.

You, me, your neighbor.

All of us.

Blessings. …

Burt Gershater is a therapist, leadership trainer, speaker and writer. He can be reached at info@burtgershater.com.

Home located on a quiet street in SW Redmond lined with mature trees. Open floorplan features kitchen, eating area, half bath, and great room with gas fireplace. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, 2 bath with utility/laundry room for convenience, also boasts a HUGE bonus room. Double sinks and a large walk-in closet in Primary. Front and back sprinkler system with fenced backyard. 2-car garage with room for shop/storage area.

Perfect 3 unit investment property in the heart of everything Bend. Seller is offering a $25,000 credit with a full price offer. Close to downtown, the Deschutes river, grocery shopping, shopping shopping and all of the best pubs and restaurants that Bend has to offer. Unit 1 is 2 bed 1 bath on the ground level and has been updated throughout the years. Unit 2 upstairs is 2 bed 1 bath and has been beautifully updated. Also has a great porch with amazing city views. Unit 3 is a detached ADU and is a studio with 1 bath. Great rental history on all of the units and you can’t beat the location. Also potential space for adding additional units. Great opportunity to invest in Bend.

This light and bright 4 bedroom 2 bath single level home is tucked away inside the desirable Hawley Estates neighborhood. Conveniently located on the Western edge of town. This home is situated on a .42 acre city lot zoned R4. The recently updated home features, newer roof, newer interior paint & nicely stained trim. The open floor plan lives large with vaulted ceilings and plenty of natural light. The large kitchen includes newer quartz counter tops, breakfast bar, and plenty of built in storage. Brand new front yard landscaping and irrigation

In this week’s article I wanted to discuss a few topics that seem to either be misunderstood by many or are common in other states or countries. While some of these topics likely vary from state to state, for our purposes we will be discussing these regarding Oregon-specific practices. So, while your uncle in another state may suggest something that they have done themselves, it may be state specific and either not common or not allowed at all.

Setting a high list price

One of the first “myths” I would like to discuss is setting the list price above comparable sales, so that you have some room to negotiate, or in the hopes that “it only takes one buyer(s) to really like it.” The reality is that homes that are overpriced don’t get as many showings, so they sit for longer periods of time, forcing the seller to reduce their price anyway, while also leading to below-market offers due to the number of days the home was listed for sale. When putting a property up for sale you want to have as many showings as possible as early in the process to create some urgency for buyers. After a few weeks of being on the market the likelihood of a full-priced offer is very, very low. Many agents, myself included, will review homes with buyers that have sat on the market for 45 to 60 days, looking for opportunities to “get a deal” or “lowballing” a home that has been sitting on the market without offers.

Foregoing the buyer’s agent

The next misconception I have come across is folks thinking if they forego their own buyer’s agent, they can get a “discount” off the purchase price. The logic behind this fallacy makes sense, which is why it seems to be somewhat

common. However, it is hardly true. The reality is that any home that is listed for sale by a broker has a listing agreement to go with it. This agreement lays out the terms of the contract (which can vary) but typically the seller signs a contract that stipulates the listing brokerage is to be paid a percentage of the sale price, which is then split with the buyer’s agent’s brokerage. The point of this is that going without an agent does not change the terms of the seller’s listing agreement! I am not implying that one cannot purchase a home/property without a buyer’s agent, but unless you are very proficient in the timelines, nuances and negotiations involved in a transaction, it is likely best left to a professional.

The myth of the turnkey home

Contrary to popular belief your home does not need to be turnkey to sell, but it needs to be neat and tidy. There are plenty of buyers out there looking to put their own sweat equity into a property and truly make it their own. Oftentimes it doesn’t make financial sense for a seller to replace the flooring or repaint the interior of a home as the new buyers have their own plans anyway. If the property needs some updates, the biggest things you can do at very little cost are to, first, have the place be clean. Hire a professional if needed, but cleanliness goes a long way. The next major factor is price. If the place needs some updates, that needs to be factored into the list price to be as attractive as possible.

Hopefully this helped clear some things up for those of you in our community. Like always, feel free to reach out to me with your real-estate-related questions and I will do my best to answer them! Jkeane29@windermere.com.