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EDITOR’S NOTE:

I’ve just finished reading the nine short pages that constitute the Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump. This is a historic moment for our nation, and while our publication is focused largely on the issues closest to home, there’s no doubt that the policies, orders and yes, even the alleged obstruction and abuse of power issuing from the White House has an impact on our lives here.

Reading the Articles themselves brings up an important facet of media literacy. While reading analyses and articles from trusted news sources are good ways to get up to speed, there’s also immense value in getting to the “source material”—in this case, the Articles themselves. Reading the actual Articles, minus the “spin” that may come from subsequent analyses of the Articles, is important.

So, too, does reading source material from any number of agencies. Example: While it’s beneficial to read our article on the City of Bend’s upcoming transportation system plan to get the “lay of the land” about possible bonds on the May ballot, visiting the City’s web page outlining the plan in heavy detail is a good thing too. Showing up to Council meetings or watching them online is also helpful.

I recently got into a discussion with a family member about a state bill, that to this family member was a controversial one based on what they’d heard on cable news. I encouraged them to read the text of the actual bill instead. Guess what? That family member reversed course once they’d read what the bill actually entails.

Have questions about how to find and vet source material? You can always drop me a line at editor@bendsource.com.

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NEWS—Don’t Call it a War on Cars p.6 The City of Bend begins its telephone survey regarding transportation needs next week.

Laurel Brauns outlines the proposed costs and what could be included in a bond package set to go before voters this spring.

Opinion 4

FEATURE—Gift Guide Part II p.8 Last week some local kids shared what’s on their wish lists. This week, the Gift Guide continues as locals share what they’re getting for others.

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CULTURE—Performance Space Woes p.27 With the closure of 2nd Street Theater this year, indie show-makers have found it harder to secure affordable performance space in Bend.

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CULTURE—Christmas Tree Shortage? p.29 Is the Christmas tree capital of the U.S. really experiencing a shortfall? Cayla Clark explores why Oregon is seeing an uptick in prices this year.

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OUTSIDE—Gravel and Fat Bike Routes p.37 Want to ride bikes in December? You’re not alone. Our Outside section outlines gravel, fat bike and other MTB routes you can ride right now.

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EXCLUSIVE THIS WEEK IN: Climate Action Plan Passes

Councilors continue to debate the merits of Home Energy Scores. Laurel Brauns outlines what stayed—and what went away—in the Community Climate Action Plan Bend city councilors passed last week.

Mothers (and Others) Demand Gun-Related Change

A localized vigil, part of a nationwide day of remembrance, urges a reevaluation of gun sense and safety on a national level. Cayla Clark previews the Dec. 14 event.

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Being a City Councilor is a Full-Time Job Pay them for it.

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his season, Bend city councilors have been busy tackling a number of important community issues. They just passed the Community Climate Action Plan—a series of actions aimed at reducing fossil fuel use in the city— after much debate about mandating the inclusion of a Home Energy Score program. The Council ultimately decided to omit the Home Energy Score portion, likely influenced by the receipt of over 400 letters opposed to its inclusion.

Meanwhile, councilors are also considering what type of transportation-related bond measure to bring to voters in May. Depending on what councilors decide, voters may see a transportation bond totaling either $190 million or $275 million come before them this spring. While the projects involved in those prospective bonds are most certainly needed in a growing city that struggles to keep pace with its population explosion, it’s instructive to point out something out: Those massive projects, while not developed by city councilors, will be moved to the ballot box by those councilors—councilors who, by the way, make a grand total of $533 per month for that important work. It might as well be volunteer work, for the massive time commitment that being a Bend city councilor entails.

Let’s take the issue of the Home Energy Score as a case in point about the David-versus-Goliath situation they’re in. Councilors told the Source they've been bombarded by calls, emails and other correspondence from people opposed to that mandate. In a city such as Bend, where local polling doesn’t exist in the same way it might in Salem or Washington, D.C., it’s difficult to gauge whether that represented the voice of the majority, or simply a coordinated campaign from people supporting local business interests. For a volunteer councilor already bombarded by the demands of the elected position, it’s challenging to wade through sophisticated lobbying such as that and take things at face value.

Bend politics, as evidenced by how much was donated to local mayoral campaigns (and who donated), in the last election—are more sophisticated than ever, and it’s not surprising that low-paid councilors might get overwhelmed by any party or PAC that opts to coordinate their efforts in this way.

To be fair, it doesn’t appear that there was anything insidious or illegal in the recent flood of correspondence, but it doesn’t mean that the onslaught accurately represented the wishes of Bend’s general population. The squeaky wheel just got the grease.

A councilor who works full time, not part-time, as current councilors do, may have more time and resources to

sort through each issue and to determine what’s behind a coordinated letter-writing campaign. Not to mention, a part-time councilor who has other professional responsibilities—such as being a realtor, for example—may vote on the side of an issue that benefits them professionally. But a full-time councilor who doesn’t juggle another job in order to pay the bills should not have to wrestle with this type of professional conflict of interest at all.

And that brings up yet another issue: equity. How can Bendites reasonably expect to be governed by a City Council that accurately represents them, when a person with a low- or moderate-income, forced to decide between serving on the Council and volunteering one’s time or paying the bills, must choose the latter? Until Bend pays its councilors a living wage, only those who are affluent, self-employed or otherwise less concerned about how to pay the bills will be able to serve.

Bend voters have already voted in favor of changing the city charter, removing the topic of councilor pay from the charter last year. That means that councilor pay is not as set in stone as it was only recently. The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners gets paid full-time salaries for their work.

Bend city councilors should, too.

As Bend morphs from a small town to a bona fide city, lobbyists and government affairs professionals are already representing some of our largest private institutions. Bend’s elected officials should have at least the same amount of sophistication and coordination at their fingertips—and adequate pay for councilors would be a good start.

We already expect our councilors to be professional, well-prepared and committed. The compensation they receive should reflect that.

Bend should revisit this issue before the topic of council pay is adjusted again in 2021.

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Letters

SNOW PLOWING

CHRISTMAS PARADE ETIQUETTE

I was born and raised in Bend. My sister and I make it an annual tradition to go and watch the parade. This was the first time ever we left with a bad feeling and experience. We got into downtown really early and placed our chairs in a spot on Wall Street, just about a block from the announcer’s table. Because we were so early, we went and shopped the local stores, wanting to put money into the local economy. When we went back to our spaces, our chairs had been surrounded by people. The people had moved out into the street a full car length, leaving my sister and I with the smallest possible window of vision to watch the parade. We asked nicely once for some of them to move back, but the three young girls who were directly blocking our view (who were with their parents who said nothing) simply looked at us and stood their ground. We couldn’t believe how rude people were being. We have never experienced that before. We looked across the street and nobody was in the street except for the chairs and children sitting on the curb. We could only assume that these people surrounding us were not from Bend and didn’t know the etiquette, and certainly didn’t have respect or common sense. We were truly disheartened.

The other issue with the parade itself is that nobody plays Christmas music! Or they’re waiting until they get in front of the cameras and the announcer. All of us along the parade

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route want to hear Christmas music from the bands and the floats—if you’re in future parades, please take note and play the whole way of the route! That’s what we come to hear.

—Laurie Shannon

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RE: INCHING CLOSER TO A MIRROR POND RESOLUTION, WEB-EXCLUSIVE STORY AT BENDSOURCE.COM, 12/6

“Green-generating dam.” Mr. Horton, I don’t think you can call it green when it kills 6000 fish each year. The Bend hydro Dam has no fish screens on the intake or tail-race. There is no fish passage and the design of the spillway kills fish from the impact at the base of the dam. It is unfair that the irrigation districts and Opal springs are required to invest millions in fish improvements when PacifiCorp does nothing. Additionally, the millions of public dollars spent at the North Unit Dam for fish passage have been mostly a waste of effort since the Bend Hydro Dam has no passage and is hardly more than a mile upstream. No more special treatment for the Mirror pond Dam. Bring it up to a proper standard or get rid of it.

—Mark Davis, via bendsource.com We have been discussing Mirror Pond for decades. This past year the City and BPRD held public hearings/meetings about next steps and dredging. I attended numerous hearings and City and BPRD council/board meetings in 2019. Support for dredging has been strong, the people want action and the publicly elected council and board have passed resolutions supporting the long overdue rehabilitation of Mirror Pond with levels of financial commitment. The public (unlike in the 1980s) has committed financial support to the rehabilitation. It is time we move from talk to action. Mirror Pond has been described as iconic and a crown jewel of our City. It is time we invest in this cherished asset of our Community. Let’s not let another year pass with no action!

—Joe Reinhart, via bendsource.com

Wild and windy—just a taste of things to come. Paulina Lake, Dec. 5.

Last I knew, the community was split 50/50 on whether to dredge or not, but just because the dam is staying doesn’t mean we have to dredge. Put it to a vote!

—Dave Neil, via bendsource.com

Letter of the Week:

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It is disgraceful that a city like Bend cannot provide better snow plowing for its neighborhoods. This last snowfall though modest demonstrated their inability to keep our local streets clear. There was “NO” plowing on the side streets of NWX and many other neighborhoods.

Then as the slush began, there was “NO” plowing once again. Some of the berms that developed off of Mt. Washington were ridiculous. Not everyone wants to own a high clearance truck. I spoke to people from the city and they insisted that the areas had been plowed. NOT!!! A lot of macho people are going to respond, “go south.”

Well Bend has attracted some new demographics of people who rightfully expect to pay their taxes and in return be provided with a modicum of city services. Something basic as making our streets passable and safe is not asking for too much. And this is not just about plowing. If the city cannot keep up with the growth then they should slow down the rampant and destructive over expansion. Other services including medical care and just finding a “plumber” are being affected adversely. The safety, well being, and the quality of life, why we moved here, are in jeopardy.

—Robert Huberman

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As in-migration continues, transportation bond measure may ease traffic congestion and make travel safer for bikes and pedestrians

By Laurel Brauns

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ublic outcry about traffic congestion and unsafe walking and biking conditions has the City of Bend’s attention. As population growth continues to skyrocket, city leaders and citizen advisors are working on transportation solutions that will move Bend into the future.

The city hasn’t updated its transportation plan since 2001. Two years ago—with federal deadlines for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s transportation plan fast approaching—the city council selected 25 locals for the Citywide Transportation Advisory Committee to work with engineers, city staff and a public relations firm to prioritize a list of 187 projects and programs. The committee was tasked with deciding on a plan that would carry the city through 2040, when Bend’s population is projected to reach 143,000, according to Portland State University’s Population Research Center.

Next week, the city will start a phone poll asking people in Bend whether they would support either a $190 million or $275 million bond for the committee’s near-term project list. The smaller bond focuses on the most needed capacity improvements for roads and intersections, while also creating safer routes for cyclists, pedestrians and people who use wheelchairs. The larger bond goes further in addressing safety and capacity for all modes of transportation, aimed at helping the city stay ahead of projected growth.

“There’s no question that there is a big backlog of road projects and that now we’re playing catch-up,” said City Councilor Bruce Abernethy. “It’s not easy to ask citizens to pay for those. And I think

it’s confusing to people (that we’re asking for bond money) because they are paying 21% of their property taxes to the city… but that goes to fire, police, affordable housing and streets, and there is not much left for large infrastructure projects to squeeze out of the General Fund. The system development charges only go so far.”

The city collects SDCs from developers when they build new homes, in order to fund all the necessary infrastructure required for the buildings such as new streets, sewers, parks and water.

“The bond is really paying for a lot of back projects,” Abernethy said. “Things that need to be done soon and can’t be funded any other way.”

Mayor Sally Russell chose two city council members, Gena Goodman-Campbell and Bill Moseley, and two CTAC members to put together the proposed bond packages. Karna Gustafson—a CTAC member who is the Central Oregon Builders Association’s lawyer—advocated for traffic congestion relief and better roads for development. Mike Riley—executive director of the Environmental Center—made the case for increased multi-modal routes and money for public transit. While heated debates ensued on both sides during CTAC meetings, this smaller group worked quickly to come to consensus on the city’s immediate priorities. After the results come in from the phone survey in the next few weeks, the City Council will vote on whether to put one of the bonds on the May 19 ballot.

Multi-Modal Transportation Planning Goodman-Campbell—who sat on both CTAC and the bond subcommittee—believes

the bond projects could be a big win for the multi-modal community, which includes people who walk, bike or use wheelchairs to get around.

Both bond proposals include $25 million for a network of 12 key multi-modal routes running north/south and east/west, designed as “low stress” networks for commuting. Route 3, for example, connects Shevlin Park from the west to Big Sky Park in the east, with improved lanes and sidewalks on NW Portland Avenue and a protected bike section on NE Olney Avenue as it passes under Highway 97. The bond would fund safe routes to schools, filling in sidewalk gaps and addressing some of the community’s neighborhood safety concerns with crosswalks and intersection improvements. The smaller proposed bond designates $4 million for those projects, the larger $16 million. The City Council and the bond committee also agreed to prioritize at least one improved connection between downtown and the Bend Central District.

“There is a tension in our community of, ‘what is the right balance?’” said Riley.

“We’ve been very focused on moving cars, and I’m looking for a balance of investment in walking and biking, and we need to make it complete. We’ve really under-invested in those modes.”

In 1971, Oregon was the first state to enact a “Complete Street” mandate requiring that new and rebuilt roads accommodate bikes and pedestrians. The act was a response to the nation’s “automobile dependence” that emerged after World War II due to infrastructure and land use policies, according to Smart Growth America, a nonprofit coalition that advocates for sustainable growth solutions across the U.S. The City of Bend took things a step further, creating policies that produced redesigns such as NW 14th St., which includes a center turning lane, buffered bike lanes, sidewalks and bus stops.

Road Improvements Moseley, who sat on the bond subcommittee and attended a few CTAC meetings early on, thinks the city should focus most of its efforts on relieving traffic congestion because he believes that’s what voters asked

for, according to a city-commissioned poll last spring.

DHM Research polled 303 voters in May and reported that 88% think traffic is a problem. Still, voters were not in agreement on how to fix it. Twenty-nine% said the city should widen roads and add more lanes while 9% said the city should build new bike/pedestrian paths. Sixty-nine% of Bend voters said they would support a bond measure to fund projects that reduced traffic congestion, and 72% would support a bond for neighborhood street safety.

“I had objections to the structure of CTAC and the people chosen for the committee,” Moseley said. “Most of the people are in the multi-modal community because those tend to be the kind of people that are passionate about transportation issues.

You don’t have a lot of people (on the committee) who are swearing in their cars every afternoon when they're stuck in gridlock on Reed Market. Those people don’t show up to City Council meetings.”

The bond committee chose a number of capital projects they believe will contribute to noticeable traffic improvements, including: - Improvements at SE Reed Market Road overcrossing of Highway 97 and BNSF Railway, improving roundabout at NE 15th Street - Increasing the capacity of SW/NW Colorado Avenue from SW Simpson Avenue to NW Arizona Avenue by improving traffic flow at intersections/roundabouts and fixing the Colorado Bridge - Intersection improvements at highcrash and high-fatality intersections.

Ariel Méndez, a bike advocate who sat on CTAC and is on the board of Bend Park and Recreation District, believes the deck was stacked in favor of large infrastructure projects from the beginning because the committee had to meet a deadline for the Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization’s transportation plan.

Méndez believes that the city can reduce congestion and meet the state mandate for decreasing Vehicle Miles Traveled through policies such as Travel Demand Management, where the city would work with local employers to stagger morning and evening commutes.

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“Because of projected population growth, building out intersections is a short-term solution,” Méndez said. “If the 50,000 people that are moving here in the next 20 years are anything like Bend’s current population (in terms of driving), it’s only going to be a matter of time before these intersections fail too, because they’ll be full of cars anyway. If you want to make driving better for everyone, you have to make not driving better first.”

Currently Méndez is working with BPRD to support safe routes to schools and parks, promoting the concept that city trails can be used for transportation as well as recreation.

Cascades East Transit Public transit may also win big if a transportation bond passes, with $11.7 million designated to Cascades East Transit in the large package and $7 million in the smaller bond.

The CET Development Plan is still in the works, but the bond money could support faster and more frequent trips heading north/south and east/west with infrastructure improvements such as designated bus lanes and stop lights timed to the bus schedule.

One of the most visible changes may be the addition of “mobility hubs”—smaller stations throughout the city at tentative locations including St. Charles Medical

Center, downtown, Oregon State University-Cascades, Walmart and NE Robal Lane, according to an Oct 7 CET memorandum.

The mobility hub concept is taking root across the country as a place that is more than just a transit center: Instead, shared scooters, bikes and ride-sharing drivers help people reach their final destination. CET is also considering investing in a fleet of smaller buses that would function more like ride shares leaving from each hub instead of operating on fixed routes and schedules.

The hubs may also lessen the impact of Hawthorne Station, CET’s transit center on NE Hawthorne Avenue. Neighbors and businesses in the Bend Towne Center next to the station have been complaining about congestion and safety issues for years. They hired a public relations firm in the spring of 2018 and a land use attorney this fall. In November, they hired Joe Bessman of Transight Consulting to conduct a transit study that they submitted to the City. Bessman concluded that the station is out of compliance for ODOT standards and is the only station in the country that operates 100% on city streets, instead of reserving a decidated off-street area. Erin Foote Morgan, of Hubbell Communications, representing BTC, said the city has not adequately integrated transit into the 20-year Transportation System Plan, but the fact that they are

considering capital funding in the bond is a good sign.

“Transit should have been the first question in the planning process: for climate change, for Bend’s low-income community, for affordability, for truly relieving our congestion problem, but it is the last conversation,” Foote Morgan said. “Transit is a solution that many other communities have discovered but there is very little leadership around it in our community.”

While a majority of city councilors support funding for CET in the bond, Councilor Justin Livingston said the transit provider will already be getting enough money from the State of Oregon in coming years. In 2017, the Oregon State Legislature passed House Bill 2017 which will expand public transit services through a 0.1% regional payroll tax.

Oregon Department of Transportation The proposed bond would also support a number of ODOT projects along Highway 97.

While they may appear as small line items, the city’s contributions are usually just a fraction of the cost of much larger infrastructure overhauls that should eventually solve some gridlock issues along the parkway, according to City Manager Eric King.

The bond would provide $14 million for the “US 97 Parkway Plan” which may close on and off ramps, add timed stop lights to pace traffic during rush hours and add a deceleration lane at the NW Hawthorne Avenue exit. Early next year, ODOT will begin construction on safety improvements on Highway 97 between Bend and Redmond including more street lights, turn around lanes and improved infrastructure at major intersections.

ODOT’s biggest undertaking in the region is the North Corridor Project, which will cost $324 million and include an overpass over Cooley Road, along with a new section of highway bypassing the traffic lights at the Cascade Village Shopping Center. The current portiona of Highway 97 between NE Robal Lane and Cooley Road will turn into a local route, and join up with Highway 97 at a new intersection that will be built a few blocks north of Space Age Fuel. The city won a $60.4 million Infrastructure For Rebuilding

America grant from the federal government.

ODOT is contributing $73 million, the City of Bend is putting in $2.5 million and Deschutes County is adding $5 million.

Méndez, as a member of CTAC, thinks the project is a “terrible idea” and a waste of taxpayer money. The total cost for the project is $324,592,000, which equals about $3,000 for every person in Bend, though the majority of funds are coming in from the state and federal government. His main concern is that because ODOT will build a new stoplight on Highway 97 less than a half mile north of the one at Cooley Road—a great deal of taxpayer money may be spent recreating existing conditions.

Communicating the need If the City Council decides to put on the bond on the May ballot, the next challenge will be clearly communicating the costs and benefits of the projects to Bend voters.

“One of the issues is that—spend too little, and there may not be many tangible changes—spend too much and voters may reject the bond altogether,” Abernethy concluded. “The other issue is that it (the bond) is very complex, and it is perhaps futile and counter-productive to try to divide projects by how they benefit drivers vs. pedestrians and bikes. Many of these projects improve transportation for both drivers and multi-modal advocates.”

“This is not philosophical for me,” said Moseley. “I just don’t believe in changing people’s behaviors. It’s not like I’m in love with these square metal boxes with wheels.

I live a half mile from work and walk there every day.”

“We should all be happy about this,” said Goodman-Campbell about the bond committee’s project lists. “We’re going to have all these bike routes done in the near term.

“We can’t promise to solve all of the transportation problems, but what we can show is that we are listening to what people have been saying. We’ll tackle those biggest needs first to keep people moving safely around Bend.” bendoregon.gov/city-projects/ transportation-system-plan

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FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS Spending days by the fire with fam, and making gifts for loved ones with the littles.

C. Z odiac Gemstone-infused Perfume Oil, $25 at Spell Studio D. Sisal Washcloth, $6 at Found

AND BESIDES FRUITCAKE... LEAST FAVORITE PART Kinda unconventional... sweet potato pie.

E. T herese Kuempel Jewelry Brass/Gemstone Lighter, $85

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP FOR GIFTS? ‘FOUND’ downtown.

I love to spread the eco-conscious love around these sometimes-wasteful, consumer holidays.

F. Deschutes Growery Mac1 Flower, price varies at Oregon Euphorics G. P rint Fresh Marbled Velvet Journal, $28.95 at Jack+Millie

BESIDES A SEASON PASS, FLIPPING THE SENATE, AND WORLD PEACE, WHAT’S ON YOUR WISHLIST? Wool everything.

H. B aggu Metallic Reusable Totebag, $16.95 at Jack+Millie I. Printed Cards, $6 ea. at Jack+Millie K. Imone Organic Apparel hand-sewn/dyed leggings, $75 at The Workhouse L. Sally Gilmore mug, $48 at The Workhouse M. Simply Simmons Paintbrush, $4.45 at Layor N. Hand-poured Studio 5 soy candles, made in Bend.

"Northern Nights" is scented with Frazier Fir, Black Tea and Whiskey, $34 at The Workhouse

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J. Frida Ornament, $18.95 at Ju-Bee-Lee

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WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO SHOP FOR GIFTS? Mostly online.

G. "The Calling" book by Barry Blanchard $27.95 at Patagonia of Bend

BESIDES A SEASON PASS, FLIPPING THE SENATE, AND WORLD PEACE, WHAT’S ON YOUR WISHLIST? Absolutely to all that, and I guess some new climbing gear. Also donating to any animal-related causes is great.

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The Night Light Show with Shanan Kelley and Magnificent Guests is a live, community-based comedy variety show. This show will feature filmed content, live music, comedy, art, giveaways and more! Come early for dinner and special drinks from Riff Cold Brewed.

Thu., Dec. 12, 7-11pm. Riff Cold Brewed Taproom, 555 NW Arizona Ave. #30, Bend. $12-$40.

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This nationally renowned actress, stand-up comedian and comedic writer graces Bend with her presence for one night only, performing her latest set. Stelling has written for HBO’s “Crashing,” and associate-produced recent box office hit “Good Boys.” Fri., Dec. 13, 5:30pm. The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend. $15.

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Find local and handmade gifts for everyone on your list. Includes pottery, fine art prints, clothing, artisan foods, fine woodwork, jewelry, candles, textiles, vintage, kitchenware, home decor, fly fishing gear and much more! Peruse unique crafts and works of art as you munch on homemade treats and sip warm drinks.

Sat., Dec. 14 and Sun., Dec. 15, 9am. The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Free.

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CHARLIE PARR WITH DEAD HORSES NATIONAL TOUR PIT-STOP

This Minnesota-based folk blues artist shares his newest, stunning folk album, which features an honest and gritty reflection of himself and his career. Dead Horses, a Wisconsin-based Americana folk band, has been praised as having a “cultivated folk sensibility well beyond their years." Fri., Dec. 13, 9-11pm. Volcanic Theater Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.

FRIDAY 12/13

THE GROUCH HIP HIP DUO’S FINAL X-MAS TOUR

Rap artist and founding member of Living Legends, an underground hip-hop collective based in Los Angeles, Grouch brings his original rhymes and style to Bend on his 12th and final How the Grouch Stole Christmas tour. Featuring Murs, an American rapper that set a Guinness World Record for rapping for 24 hours straight. Fri., Dec. 13, 7pm. Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $18-$118.

SATURDAY 12/14

“A STONE IN THE WATER” SCREENING Q&A WITH LOCAL ACTORS Made right here in Bend, “Stone” was awarded a jury prize at its premiere screening at the Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival for Best Thriller. Local cast and crew will be in attendance, and a live discussion will follow.

Rated R for violence and adult language—leave the little ones at home! Sat., Dec. 14, 6pm and 8:15pm.

Eagle Mountain Event Center, 2221 NE Third St., Suite 100, Bend. $10.

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Every year Bend’s most dedicated paddling enthusiasts dress up their canoes and kayaks in bright lights and holiday garb and paddle around the Deschutes River! Spectators are more than welcome to join in the Bend-authentic fun. Fri., Dec. 13, 4-8pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Suite 6, Bend. Free.

SUNDAY 12/15

Be the first to lay eyes on the 2020 Comedians of Central Oregon Calendar! Tickets come with a calendar and a chance to see the ridiculous boudoir/ doudoir photos, featuring some of your favorite local comedians. $10 from every or calendar purchased will go to the local organization Changing Patterns!

Some “models” will be performing stand-up. Sat., Dec. 14, 8-10pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., #103, Bend. $20.

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Central Oregon Moms Demand Action joins nationwide vigils to #EndGunViolence in remembrance of the 700,000 victims and survivors of gun violence since December 2012 (when the Sandy Hook tragedy took place). Event will feature music, speakers and a candlelight march. Sun., Dec. 15, 4-6pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Free.

MONDAY 12/16

COYOTE WILLOW LIVE! WINE AND AMERICANA

Coyote Willow, a local two-man Americana Band, features Tim Coffey’s soulful guitar, Kat Hilst’s powerful cello and the duo’s rich vocal harmonies, creating a unique blend of folk, roots, blues and intricate instrumentals. Mon., Dec. 16, 6-8pm. Open Door Wine Bar, 303 W. Hood Ave., Bend. No cover.

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How Charlie Parr got reacquainted with himself and continued his path of rediscovering art

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urning oil as he drove through the Moab Desert, Charlie Parr was in the middle of making the trip from Minnesota to L.A. for the singer/songwriter’s next stop on tour. Luckily for Parr, he left to visit his mom just before his hometown of Duluth was smacked with 22 inches of snow. Otherwise, as Parr says over speakerphone, his Kia probably wouldn’t have even made it out of the alley.

In September, Parr put out his 14th solo record, the self-titled “Charlie Parr.” Many artists will often title their debut or an earlier album after themselves as way to introduce who they are to the world. For Parr, this was the first time that had ever made sense—albeit not the initial thought behind the album.

“It felt almost like a milestone. Or a new beginning or an ending of something,” Parr tells the Source. “It felt like a natural part of the pause I had to take when I broke my shoulder. It felt like it didn’t have another title. It felt like this is just where I’m at right now.”

Parr changed direction on the project because in August of 2018, while skateboarding with his daughter, the 52-yearold shattered his shoulder—leading to a rehab process that included altering his guitar play (something he wasn’t sure he’d be doing again) and even a bit of self-discovery about himself.

“It actually turned out to be a pretty good time. When I was able to haul my guitar up and play it on my lap I kind of reacquainted myself. And when I got it back up in the regular way, it was pretty reinvigorating, actually,” recalls Parr. “And even

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when I wasn’t playing, I was just sitting there recuperating and getting to listen to a ton of music. That was a good thing in itself. I think I used that time wisely.”

The music he listened to during his healing process turned out to be quite the trip for Parr, as he revisited a lot of music from his earlier years—everything from the punk rock he loved when he was 12 to some his dad’s favorites.

“I was all over the map! It was really good. I was hearing everything,” says

Parr. “It was a really positive experience for me. There’s a couple of things that didn’t age so well, but even so I kind of thought, ‘I get it.’ I understand what I was hearing in that music and I was happy for my younger self.”

Throughout his career, Parr has become known for masterful songwriting and storytelling—and his latest effort is no different. The album opens with “Love Is An Unraveling Bird’s Nest,” a beautiful metaphor about love,

life and the chapters we go through. Parr takes symbolism to great heights with his use of small, but vivid images.

“I guess it’s a love song. I don’t know.

I’m 52 years old now and I’m in a relationship and I feel really, really good about it.

But nowadays everything feels like you have to go through the fire to get to the good stuff,” says Parr. “My relationship, in my mind, how we’ve gone through our trials and putting stuff back together—and birds finding back to where they were and just rebuilding. Not thinking too much about it and just getting back to living.”

If not love, his other favorite subject was birds. Parr had become obsessed with the use of birds and bird’s nests in old Mississippi Blues songs. One song in particular, a collaboration between Big Joe Williams and Short Stuff Macon, was a set of revolving verses about finding a bird’s nest on the ground.

“I’ve constantly obsessed over, like, what the hell that was supposed to mean,” laughs Parr. “Those kinds of images really obsess me in music. That’s the best part of life though, isn’t it?

Those little things that just surprise you every day. That’s what we’re here for.”

This story continues online! Find it in the Music section at bendsource.com Charlie Parr w/Dead Horses Fri., Dec. 13, 9-11pm Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend bendticket.com $12

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Looking Toward The Sun

By Isaac Biehl

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rt Alexakis is best known for being the lead singer of Portland-born group Everclear. Everclear churned out out a multitude of great songs in the late ‘90s, becoming a household name for alternative rock fans everywhere. So what happens when the founding member puts out a solo project?

In October, Alexakis released his first solo album, an 11-track project called “Sun Songs.” While toned down into a mostly acoustic package, “Sun Songs” still packs a little bit of that Everclear punch we’ve come to know and love—that almost “us against the world” mentality. But in between the lines, “Sun Songs” is a tribute to happiness and how far Alexakis has come.

Three years ago, Alexakis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis—something he chose to share with the world in a letter to his fans on the Everclear website this March. He addressed some of the challenges he was already facing, and things that might come his way.

“So, if you see me stumbling... sweaty, looking both tired and anxious at the same time, maybe a little more confused than usual, or forgetting lyrics yet looking happy (which is weird for me), please know that I have not fallen off the wagon. I am just learning how to be the new me,” wrote Alexakis.

With this fight right in front of him, it makes sense that “Sun Songs” bears this presence of hopefulness and reflection—and also Alexakis’ f*ck you attitude. He’s never been afraid of saying what he truly means, which is one of the best qualities about his songwriting.

The album closer, “A Seat at the Table,”

is a nod to the struggles Alexakis had to deal with growing up—and it also serves as an empowerment anthem to anyone who’s been marginalized by society. Sometimes it feels like you’re fighting for that seat all your life, but it doesn’t mean you should stop. At least, for Alexakis, not until you’re heard.

“Arizona Star,” perhaps the most poppy song on the album, is a dedication to his youngest daughter, Arizona. He sings gleefully of the smiles she brings him every day, whether it be from the pictures she draws, her bravery or the fact she dances to her own beat.

“She draws me pictures of the pretty world she sees. I wish I could walk in the world she draws for me,” sings Alexakis.

Arizona is just one example of the rays of light shining through into Alexakis’ life these days. When you listen to the Everclear discography and hear the struggles Alexakis had with his life growing up, this album is a nice reminder that there is an abundance of good in the world. While there are still plenty of things to be angry about (“White People Scare Me,” “Line in the Sand”), it seems that Alexakis is trying to focus on the shinier things in life. He’s basking in the sun’s glow and doesn't intend to let those moments pass by.

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The Astro Lounge Bingo w/ Janney to ben-

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6-8pm. $1-5 per game.

Bledsoe Family Winery “Wine” Down

Wednesday’s with KC Flynn Long time local favorite KC Flynn plays an acoustic set in an intimate setting. 6-8pm. No cover.

7th Street Brew House Bow Wow Bingo

Great food, wonderful brews and a whole lot of fun! Cards are $1 each for the first 2 games and $2 each for the last 2 games. Benefitting the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. 6:30pm.

The Astro Lounge Rockin’ Robin Karaoke

Cabin 22 Locals Night w/ UKB Trivia It’s fun and free to play! Prizes include Cabin 22 gift cards! Team up with friends join in. 7pm.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Come watch local comics! Sign up at 7:30.

Starts at 8pm. 7:30-10pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your

go-to karaoke tune? 9pm.

Immersion Brewing Geeks Who Drink Pub

Trivia Win fun prizes and challenge your friends on obscure knowledge while enjoying craft beer and delicious food. Come early for hoppy hour priced apps and drinks. 6-8pm. No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Rockin’ Robin

Karaoke Rockin’ Robin takes our stage, running Bend’s #1 karaoke show. 7-11pm. No cover.

Level State Beerhouse Bend Comedy

Sing your favorites on a rockin’ good system, every Thursday! 9pm-1am. No cover.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Trivia Night Categories will change weekly. Gather your friends for a chance to win AVID swag! 6-7:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

M&J Tavern Wed Night Open Mic Bring your

instruments and your friends. Come by and support the local music scene. 21+. 6pm. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke Come sing your heart out! 9pm. No cover.

McMenamins Old St. Francis Company

Grand Winter Tour Company Grand kicks off our Winter Tour in our hometown, at one of our favorite venues. 7-10pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Join us for open mic every Wednesday. 6pm.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win cash prizes and support a local non-profit organization.

6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

Seven Nightclub Hump Day Karaoke Every Wednesday night! 8pm. No cover.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Texas Hold

‘em Poker First hand dealt at 7pm, so grab a seat early! 7pm. $20 buy in.

The Capitol Latin Underground Nights Join us

only stop in Bend to kick off her run of standup comedy show. You may have seen her latest Netflix special The Standups. 5:30pm. $15.

The Lot Chris Baron Chris Baron plays acous-

The Commons Cafe and Taproom Scott Pemberton Band Portland’s own consistently tops the pop charts in his home town, and will be a featured artist at the 5th Annual Apres Ski Concert Series. 6:30pm. Free.

Bring your team and come down. Prizes to 1st and 2nd place teams! 7-9pm. Free.

tic folk music with swagger. Although he often records with a full band, his solo presence is imperial. 6-8pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Marco Benevento w/ The Mattson 2 It’s impossible not to hear freedom and excitement coursing through the veins of Marco Benevento’s new studio album, “Let It Slide.” Produced by Leon Michels (The Arcs, Lee Fields), the record introduces a gritty, soulful edge to Benevento’s brand of high-octane keyboard wizardry. 8-11pm. $17.

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Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House Dave and

Melody Hill These two ignite good vibes and good times in our saloon. 7pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Charlie Parr w/ Dead Horses Charlie Parr is an American country blues musician. Born in Austin, Minnesota, he spent part of his childhood in Hollandale before starting his music career in Duluth. 9-11pm. $12.

Currents at the Riverhouse Riverhouse Music Series Highlighting local Central Oregon talent, this series focuses on genres ranging from bluegrass, acoustic, indie, blues, jazz, singles and duos. 7-9pm. No cover.

Checkers Pub Just Us Band Playing fiery and

The Domino Room John Craigie

Crux Fermentation Project The Jess Ryan

Bend Brewing Company Live Music at Bend Brewing! All ages welcome! 6-8pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill DJ Chuck Boogie Local DJ spinning his favorites! 11pm. No cover.

Broken Top Bottle Shop Circle of Willis Circle of Willis is a rock-fueled, pop-centric, jazztinged, blues-infused agent of auditory ecstasy.

The band performs their eclectic, original tunes live! 7-9pm. No cover.

#KeepItWarm2019 with special guest Bart Budwig Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters, while blazing a trail of his own. 7-11:30pm. $21.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your

go-to karaoke tune? 9pm.

Pub Trivia Free to play and all ages until 9pm!

Assemble a team or go at it alone. 7pm. No cover.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon!

Northside Bar & Grill The Stirlings This

four-piece band plays a hard-driving mix of rock, funk and blues! 7:30pm. No cover.

Red Chair Gallery Red Chair Friends and Family Night Red Chair Gallery is hosting its 1st annual Friends and Family holiday night!

Refreshments, fashion show and an opportunity to enter to win a gift certificate. 5-8pm. Free.

Riff Cold Brewed Taproom

The Night Light Show 6th Anniversary! The Night Light Show with Shanan Kelley and Magnificent Guests is a live, community-based comedy variety show. Doors open at 6pm, come early for dinner and special drinks from Riff.

7-11pm. $12-$40.

River’s Place Ben Miller Half of The Miller

Twins plays a solo acoustic show. Based in Oregon with Appalachian roots, Miller performs originals and covers. 6-8pm. No cover.

Seven Nightclub Bend Comedy Open Mic All

performance types are welcome! Each performer has 5 minutes. Signup by 7:20pm. Ages 21+ 7pm.

original blues rock, soul, funk music and covers of classic rock tunes. 8-11:30pm. No cover.

Band Blues rock and soul. The Jess Ryan Band is unforgettable in delivery and performance.

7-9pm. No cover.

Lava Lanes Karaoke Night Come sing with us! 8pm-Midnight. No cover.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/Annex The Grouch 12th and final How

The Grouch Stole Christmas tour featuring the Grouch & Murs. 7pm. $18-$118.

Northside Bar & Grill David Miller and

Stones Throw Hard rock, classic and alternative.

8:30pm. $3.

On Tap Live Music with One Mad Man Join us for some live music. 6-8pm. No cover.

Seven Nightclub Comedian Phil Johnson

On stage, Johnson’s playful humor and likeable, endearing manner allow him to shake things up.

Featured at Edinburgh Fringe and Sundance Film Festival! 8-10pm. $8/adv., $10/door.

Silver Moon Brewing Silvertone Devils

Electric Alt Country Roots and Rock. 9pm. $5.

The Blacksmith Restaurant She Said,

He Said Fun jazz-inspired vocal/guitar duo.

It’s a toe-tapping, finger-snapping good time!

7-9pm. No cover.

The Capitol Beth Stelling: Comedy Showcase Beth Stelling is making a one-night Submitted

and get your mid-week Latin music and dance fix. Free Bachata dance lesson, followed by a wide mix of cumbia, salsa, bachata, reggaeton, latin top 40 and more! 21+. 8:30pm. Free.

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The Capitol Bend Burlesque Presents: Under the Mistletoe Celebrate the gloriousness of the holiday season with some sultry burlesque, laughs, and lots of legs! Show includes adult content, language, themes, and other all around delightful adult things! 21+.

8-10:30pm. $20-$25.

Checkers Pub Justusworx Live! Blues-rock/

soul/funk/jazz... they do it all, and they do it well!

Come in get warm, eat, drink, dance and have fun. 8-11:30pm. No cover.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery 2020 Calendar Release Party! All tickets come with a calendar and a chance to see the feature photos for the first time - boudoir/doudoir style photos featuring some of your favorite local comedians. $10 from every calendar purchased will go to Changing Patterns! Some of the calendar models will be performing stand-up. 8-10pm. $20.

High Desert Museum Thorn Hollow String Band Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band! Dancing encouraged.

Second Saturday of every month, 11am-2pm.

Museum admission.

Hub City Bar & Grill The Deeks - Live! Live music, featuring a combination of heavy metal and hard rock. 8-10pm. No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Rockin’ Robin

Karaoke Rockin’ Robin takes our stage, running Bend’s #1 karaoke show. 8pm-12:30am. No cover.

Lava Lanes Karaoke Night Come sing with

The Lot Wednesday Open Mic Night Everyone

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from brave amateurs to seasoned professionals.

Covers, originals, instrumentalists or poets.

Hosted by local musicians. 6-8pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Rudolf Korv Strong vocal, com-

pelling songwriting and adapted renditions of classics that you’re sure to love. 9pm. No cover.

Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House Pat Thomas Live in the Saloon Pat Thomas, a veteran of over 50 years in music, settled in Bend in 199.

6:30-8:30pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Ju Ju Eyeball This local-

Volcanic Theatre Pub Moon Hooch w/ Special Guests If any band is a poster child for turning the power of positive thoughts and intention into reality, it’s this explosive horn-and-percussion trio. Check out Moon Hooch and some very special guests. 9-11:30pm. $15.

On Tap Live Music with Pickin’ Pear Join us in the taproom for free live music with Pickin’ Pear.

6-8pm. No cover.

ly renowned Beatles cover band brings their jams to Northside for a night of nostalgia! 8:30pm. $3.

Porter Brewing Traditional Irish Pub Music Marco Benevento and the Mattson 2 come to the Volcanic on Thu., Dec. 12!

Come down and lift your glass and voice in song as you enjoy some traditional session tunes with Patrick Flaherty and the gang. 6:30pm. No cover.

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decades of your favorite songs with roots in country, folk and acoustic rock. Please bring an unwrapped toy for our toy drive for Pay it Forward and get $1 off drinks all night. Don’t forget to wear your ugly sweater! 6-8:30pm. No cover.

The Lot Wednesday Open Mic Night Everyone from brave amateurs to seasoned professionals. Covers, originals, instrumentalists or poets. Hosted by local musicians like MOsley WOtta, Jeshua Marshall and others. 6-8pm.

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Gateley Live in the Saloon This Tumalo local is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. Though rooted in bluegrass and americana, his music also spans rock, jazz and blues. 6:30-8:30pm.

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The Space Lindy Hop Christmas Dance Con-

tests, games and live music by The Hot Club of Bend! A beginner-friendly lesson starting at 7pm will help get you on the dance floor. 7-11pm. $15.

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The Capitol DJ Theclectik Resident DJ mixing

7th Street Brew House Bow Wow Bingo

all genres. Hip-hop, current music and throwbacks, R&B, mash-ups and more! 10pm.

The Commons Cafe and Taproom The Whippoorwill Songwriter Series Featuring Joel Chadd and Alicia Viani. This is an intimate seated concert, get there early to find a seat! Sponsored

by Grange Recorders, Sunriver Brewing and The Commons. $5 suggested donation. 7-9pm.

Tumalo Feed Co. Steak House Dave and

Melody Hill Playing fine guitar, close-knit harmonies, original Americana, Blues, Country, and Folk. These two ignite good vibes and good times in our saloon. 7pm. No cover.

Vic’s Bar & Grill HWY 97 A night of classic Rock!

8-11pm. No cover.

15 Sunday Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Hub City Bar & Grill Open Mic All welcome

to sing or play an instrument, just come on in and get on Gordy’s signup sheet. 4-7pm. No cover.

River’s Place Sunday Funday Trivia + Happy Hour Come by to enjoy Happy Hour and play at River’s Place Taproom and Food Cart Yard.

4-6pm. Free to play.

Silver Moon Brewing Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo! Not Cho’ Grandma’s Bingo is back with Silver Moon Brewing and Ronald McDonald House Charities. 10:30am-1pm. No cover.

Sisters Saloon Sisters Saloon Open Mic

Night Open Mic at Sisters Saloon hosted by Bend musician, Victor Johnson. Covers and originals, all ages welcome. . Free.

Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus Riversong at Willie

Hall Open Hub Singing and the Deschutes River Conservancy are collaborating to celebrate the vibrant beauty of our watershed through song.

Our singers will come prepared with a powerfully moving set of songs to share around the theme of the beauty and power of rivers. The public is invited to listen and enjoy. 3-4:30pm. $5.

16 Monday The Astro Lounge Open Mic hosted by The

Harris Blake Band Nancy Blake hosts this awesome open mic. Come hang out with some of the best local artists in Bend. 8-11:59pm. No cover.

Bevel Craft Brewing Christmas Movie Triv-

ia We’re covering our favorite classic Christmas Movies to bring the holiday cheer! Bring the family and put your knowledge to the test. Teams of 6 and under. Check the link for a hint! Prizes to the top 3 teams! 6-9pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

On Tap The Bluegrass Collective A weekly

gathering of local bluegrass musicians, sharing their passion for bluegrass and old time music with those in attendance. 6-8pm. No cover.

Open Door Wine Bar Coyote Willow at the Open Door Cello-fired Americana! 6-8pm.

No cover.

Come party with The Cult of Tuck on Thu., Dec. 19 at the Volcanic! Ho ho ho!

Riff - Craft Food & Beverage Taproom Open Mic at Riff Join us Monday evenings to enjoy some great local music. Hosted by Victor Johnson, family friendly, covers and originals.

6-8pm. No cover.

The Lot Bingo For a Cause 50/50 split each

round between the bingo winner and the rotating local non-profit organizations. 6-8pm. No cover.

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Bledsoe Family Winery “Wine” Down

Wednesday’s with KC Flynn Long time local favorite KC Flynn plays an acoustic set in an intimate setting. From Queen to Pearl Jam, you never know what’s next in this amazing display of vocal diversity. Acoustic rock, folk and country.

6-8pm. No cover.

Cabin 22 Locals Night w/ UKB Trivia It’s fun

and free to play! Enjoy Central Oregon pint specials, all day, all night! Prizes include Cabin 22 gift cards! Team up with friends join in this week. 7pm.

The Astro Lounge Tuesday Trivia Prizes,

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down

Cabin 22 Tequila Taco Tunes-Day West Side

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy

drink specials and a challenge. 8-10pm. Free.

Open Mic Night collects local musical talent, paired with $6 House Altos Margaritas & Famous Pork Verde Tacos. No cover.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Come watch local comics work on new material and people try stand up comedy for the first time. Sign up at 7:30. Starts at 8pm. 7:30-10pm.

No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Acoustic Jam Night with Scott Fox Scott Fox hosts our Tuesday Night Acoustic Jam night. Listen to some of our better musicians in town. 7:30-9:30pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Mike Viles Come on down and

celebrate this crafty singer-songwriter who has teasingly called his music “geezer rock”. Adapting to the changes of life his writing is inspired by Urban trends and social cliches. 8pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Lisa Dae and Friends Enjoy this talented jazz musician and special guests! 6pm. No cover.

The Platypus Pub Tuesday Night Trivia

(and a board game?) Join Quizhead Games for one of the best trivia nights in town. Easily in the top 50. Probably. Make it a habit and join in the trivia board game: T20 and win even more sweet prizes. 8-10pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe Storytellers Open Mic Our

weekly open mic at the Commons — we do have some poets, and actual storytellers on occasion, but it’s an open mic like any other, mostly singers and musicians! Sign up starts at 5pm. 6-8pm.

The Lot Trivia Tuesday Bring your team or join

one. Enjoy the heated seats, tasty eats and your favorite local pints at this fun trivia hot spot. A rotating host quizzes you in six different categories.

6-8pm. Free.

18 Wednesday The Astro Lounge Bingo w/ Janney to benefit Oregon Wild Every Wednesday! Winners take home half the pot, the rest goes to Oregon Wild!

6-8pm. $1-5 per game.

Bend Brewing Company Live Music at Bend Brewing! All ages welcome, music will be in our bar area. Dec. 4, Connor and Joe Show, Dec. 6, Guacaholics, Dec. 7, Derek Michael Marc, Dec. 14, Micah Luebben, and Dec. 18, Dave & Melody Hill! 6-8pm. Free.

and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Open Mic Come watch local comics work on new material and people try stand up comedy for the first time. Sign up at 7:30. Starts at 8pm.

7:30-10pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 9pm.

Immersion Brewing Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia Win fun prizes and challenge your friends on obscure knowledge while enjoying craft beer and delicious food. Come early for hoppy hour priced apps and drinks. 6-8pm. No cover.

Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Rockin’ Robin takes our stage, running Bend’s #1 karaoke show. 7-11pm. No cover.

Level State Beerhouse Bend Comedy Pub

Trivia Free to play, prizes to win and all ages until 9pm! Assemble a team or go at it alone, test your knowledge against our entertaining rounds.

7pm. No cover.

M&J Tavern Wed Night Open Mic All musi-

cians welcome to the downtown living room.

Bring your instruments and your friends.

Everyone else come on by and support the local music scene. Goes to Last Call or last musician. Which one will it be? 21 and over.

6pm. No cover.

Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill Karaoke

Come sing your heart out every Wednesday night at Maverick’s! 9pm. No cover.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Robert Wynia Join Robert Wynia for an intimate evening of solo music and conversation. Voted Best Male Performer, Best New Artist and Performer of the Year in Eugene and Portland, Wynia has also been inducted into the Oregon Music Hall of Fame, and received two preliminary Grammy nominations for his work with his band “Floater.” 7-10pm. No cover.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic Join us for open mic every Wednesday. 6pm.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win cash prizes and support a local non-profit organization.

6-8pm. Cards $1-$5.

Seven Nightclub Hump Day Karaoke Every Wednesday night! 8pm. No cover.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Texas Hold

‘em Poker Join us for Poker Night upstairs at The Saloon! First hand dealt at 7pm, so grab a seat early! 7pm. $20 buy in.

Great food, wonderful brews and a whole lot of fun! 6-8pm. Benefitting the BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond. 6:30pm.

The Astro Lounge Rockin’ Robin Karaoke Sing your favorites on a rockin’ good system, every Thursday! 9pm-1am. No cover.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Bingo Night Join us for bingo night every other Thursday at our Bend taproom! 5 rounds free with purchase of beverage. All ages welcome until 9pm! Every other Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm. No cover.

The Capitol Tammie Brown’s Holiday Sparkle Tour RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Tammie Brown is bringing her “Holiday Sparkle” to Bend. VIP receives front and center reserved seating, signed Tammie merchandise, and a meet and greet. Tammie has been featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, RuPaul’s Drag U, America’s Got Talent, and more! Along with Tammie’s 60-minute Holiday Sparkle set, the show will also feature local drag entertainers and host Clare Apparently! 7pm. $22/general, $32/VIP. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Come on down and sing your favorite tune! 9pm-1am.

Currents at the Riverhouse River-

house Music Series Highlighting local Central Oregon talent, the Riverhouse music series focuses on genres ranging from bluegrass, acoustic, indie, blues, jazz, singles and duos.

7-9pm. No cover.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 9pm.

Niblick and Greenes at Eagle Crest

Lindy Gravelle Singer-songwriter and gifted pianist performs originals and popular covers.

5:30-8:30pm. No cover.

River’s Place Bobby Lindstrom He’s back!

Deep soulful blues, rock and riveting original songs. It’s always a good time when Bobby is in the tap house. 6-8pm. No cover.

Seven Nightclub Bend Comedy Open Mic

All performance types are welcome! Each performer will have 5 minutes. Signup by 7:20pm.

Ages 21+ 7pm.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon!

Voted best Trivia in Bend last year by Bend magazine! Bring your team and come down to the Moon every Thursday. Prizes to 1st and 2nd place teams! 7-9pm. Free.

The Commons NPT Benefit for High Desert Food & Farm Alliance Locals Eric Leadbetter, Jess Ryan and James Hutchens will add Patrick Connell from Portland in a most powerful evening of collaborative individuation!

7-9pm. Free.

The Lot Paul Eddy Long Tall Eddy guitarist performs solo! 6-8pm. No cover.; Whether performing solo, with the The Beatles cover band Juju Eyeball, or the retro C&W band Long Tall Eddy, you’ll always get Eddy’s best. 6-8pm. No cover.

Volcanic Theater Pub The Cult of Tuck Presents: The 12 Days of Tuckmas Come keep the yuletide gay with your favorite kings and queens of Central Oregon. As always, we encourage you to come dressed festive and fun, whatever that means to you. So deck your halls and tuck your balls and celebrate the ho-ho-holidays with us! 9-11pm. $20.

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EVENTS

CALENDAR MUSIC Accordion Club of Central Oregon Meeting This group is a fun place to play your

accordion or listen to accordion music. All levels.

Visit fisarmonicats.wordpress.com for more info. Second Saturday, 10am-Noon. Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

Bella Acappella Harmony Chorus

Award-winning Bella Acappella seeks women and girls who love to sing and harmonize. Meet upstairs in the Great Room. Tuesdays, 6:30-9pm.

Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-728-9392. bellaacappellasai@gmail.com. $35/membership.

Cascade Highlanders Pipe Band Practice Experienced pipers and drummers are welcome, along with those interested in taking up piping or drumming who would like to find out what it would take to learn and eventually join our group. Mondays, 5:30-7pm. Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 541-633-3225. pipersej@yahoo.com.

Central Oregon Accordion Club Concert Enjoy accordion music at the Accordion

Central Oregon Mastersingers Holiday Concert The 45-voice chorus, led by Artistic Di-

rector Christian Clark, will be accompanied by the 27th Street Brass Quintet and Friends and include songs by James Knox. Dec. 14, 7:30-9:30pm and Dec. 15, 2-4pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@centraloregonmastersingers.org. $17-$32.

Community Orchestra of Central Oregon Rehearsals A variety of players and music. No auditions. Negotiable fee. Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Mountain View High School Auditorium, 2755 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 541-306-6768. cocomusicmakers@gmail.com.

to join and perform with the group. We are a not-for-profit society dedicated to the preservation, performance, and enjoyment of Scottish style bagpipes and drums. Wednesdays, 6-8pm.

Through Dec. 30. Abilitree, 2680 Twin Knolls Dr., Bend. Contact: info@deschutescaledonian.org.

High Desert Harmoneers Four part Aca-

pella Barbershop Harmony for men and women.

Reading music is not a requirement. Thursdays, 6:30-9pm. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th., Bend. Contact: 541-241-4315. Free.

Jammercize, Community Jam Session! Join Brian Douglass and friends for a

L-G-B-T-Q-B-I-N-G-O Join your

choir provides an opportunity for singers to participate in a fun and educational experience.

Dec. 15, 4-6pm. Redmond High School Auditorium, 675 SW Rimrock Way., Redmond. Contact: 541-383-7270. ceinfo@cocc.edu. Free.

favorite local drag royalty for lip syncing and bingo! This family friendly event is a fundraiser for the Human Dignity Coalition. Every other Thursday, 6-8pm. Crater Lake Spirits Downtown Tasting Room, 1024 Northwest Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-279-0047. hdcjamie@gmail.com. Free.

The Twelve Bells of Christmas Enjoy the

Mambo & Salsa Lessons Partner not

sounds of the Zion Redeemed Ringers handbell choir. Dec. 12, 6-7pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org.

Ukulele Lessons Bring your instrument or rent one for $5. Sun, Dec. 15, 2-3pm. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414. Free.

Wednesday Night Kirtan Devotional group

singing. It is yoga for the heart that connects us with our divine, inner nature and the one Spirit that unites us all. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Bend Community Healing Center, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 133, Bend. $10.

DANCE Adult Intermediate Level Jazz Dance

Styles include Broadway, Latin, lyrical. Supportive atmosphere, opportunities to perform. Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Get a Move On Studio, 63830 Clausen Drive, Suite 202, Bend. $12 donation.

Argentine Tango Class & Practica

No partner needed. Four-week fundamentals class begins the first Wednesday of every month, 6:30-7:30pm. Followed by intermediate lesson at 8:15pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 907-299-4199. admin@centraloregontango.com. $5/class.

Beginning WCS lesson & Dance Beginning west coast swing lesson, followed by a dance. Fridays, 7pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541401-1635. Cooperdancecompany@gmail.com. $10/lesson, $5/dance.

Bend Community Contra Dance

Featuring caller Rich Goss and music by the High Country Dance Band. Beginner’s workshop at 7pm, dance begins at 7:30pm. Dec. 14, 7-9:30pm. Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-9997. bendcontra@gmail.com. $6/students, $8/adults.

required, although encouraged. Beginner or intermediate level. Wed, Dec. 4, 6pm, Wed, Dec. 11, 6pm and Wed, Dec. 18, 6pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-602-6168. valdances@ hotmail.com. $10.

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Scottish Country Dance Class No

experience or Scottish heritage necessary.

Weekly classes include beginner & advanced dances. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. $5/class, first class is free.

Square Dance Lessons Learn to square

dance with the Bachelor Beauts Square Dance Club! Thursdays-Sundays, 6-8pm. Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-7014. dance@bachelorbeauts.org. $5/first class, $75/15 additional lessons.

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FILM EVENTS

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Ai Wei Wei: Yours Truly - BendFilm Festival Encore! In case you missed it... this

at Volcanic Theater Pub

year’s Festival ‘Audience Award Winner’ is playing for one-night-only! Dec. 16, 5:30-7pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis, 700 NW Bond St, Bend.

Contact: 541-788-3878. info@bendfilm.org. $11.

"A Stone in the Water" Screening

A dark thriller starring Bonnie Bedelia and Melissa Fumero, as well as actors from the Bend community. Local cast and crew will be in attendance, a live discussion will follow the movie. Dec. 14, 6 & 8:15pm. Eagle Mountain Event Center, 2221 NE Third St., Suite 100, Bend. $10.

Screening: Oregon’s Moon Country This documentary features several interviews, including those with NASA scientists and professors from Oregon’s universities. The film comes on the heels of this year’s 50th anniversary of the first human-crewed moon landing. Followed by a Q&A. Dec. 11, 6:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Free.

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Know Festive: Bend Cello Collective

BCC plays music that spans nearly 300 years of composition, and draws from many genres. Dec. 18, 11am-Noon. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. No cover.

Open Hub Singing Open Hub is non-audi-

ROAST OF 2019

tion singing group. All voices wanted. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Through Dec. 16. Heritage Hall, 230 NE 9th Street, Bend. Dec. 14, 3-4:30pm. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine.

Tue, Dec. 17, 5:30-7pm. Sisters Art Works, 204 West Adams, Sisters. Contact: 541-633-6025. openhubsinging@gmail.com. First time free.

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Public (ROCK) Choir No experience needed -

we lead you through the whole night of Rock/Pop favorites. Mondays, 6-8pm. Through June 9. Broken

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community jam session featuring bluegrass, gospel, and country music. Dec. 13, 1-2:15pm.

Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414. bdouglass2014@centurylink.net. Free.

Sounds of the Season - COCC Redmond Community Choir This 80-voice

Learn the basics and progress with more cool moves. Thursdays, 6-7pm. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-602-6168. valdances@hotmail.com. $10.

DEC 14

The Deschutes Caledonian Pipe Band Practice Looking for experienced players

Ridgeview High School’s premier singing group!

Dec. 14, 3-3:45pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. No cover.

Dance Lessons – East Coast Swing

DEC 13

Club concert. Third Sunday of every month, 2:30-3:30pm. Through Dec. 31. Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

RavenSong Holiday tunes with singers from

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bluegrass. 5:30-7:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: Leroy: 541-604-6564.

Radical Songbook This radio show features songs of solidarity and social significance. Contact funkeredfinn24@gmail.com. Fridays, 10amNoon. KPOV, 501 NW Bond St., Bend. Free.

Bend Ecstatic Dance Come explore free form movement, connection, and self-expression, guided by rich, diverse soundscapes.

Visit: BendEcstaticDance.com or FB Bend Ecstatic Dance. Tuesdays, 7pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend. $10-12 sliding scale.

Seasoned pro? Accordion-curious? Join the Accordion Club at Aspen Ridge, second Saturdays at 10am.

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EVENTS

ARTS / CRAFTS Craft and Cider Night: Choose Your Own Adventure! Design your own Shadow-

box artwork or Glassbox bank and sip on holiday cider from Dry Fields! Dec. 18, 7pm. $29.

Crystal and Essential Oil Bracelet Workshop Join us as we learn about es-

sential oils, blends and their intentions. Make a bracelet! Dec. 15, 4:30-5:30pm. Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Drive, Bend. Contact: admin@naturesblingoregon.com. $15-$20.

DIY Wreath Making Workshop Reserve

your spot today. Includes beer/wine, snacks and all supplies! Thu, Dec. 12, 5:30-7pm, Mon, Dec. 16, 5:30-7pm and Thu, Dec. 19, 5:307pm. Moonfire & Sun Garden Center, 61944 SE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 541-318-6155. community@moonfireandsun.com. $50.

Figure Drawing Salon Develop your skills at our live model figure drawing salon. Participants encouraged to bring their own materials.

Tuesdays, 7-9pm. The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St., Suite 6, Bend. $15/door.

Fine Art Open Studio Showcase: David Kreitzer, Contemporary Realist

American artist David Kreitzer, celebrating his 55th year as a professional artist. Fri, Dec. 13, Noon-5pm, Sat, Dec. 14, Noon-5pm and Sun, Dec. 15, Noon-5pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com.

Learn How To Do Acrylic Pour Painting! Materials and guided instruction included.

Scott Dyer Fine Art. visit scottdyerart.com to see examples. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Hobby Lobby, 3188 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 714-8696780. scotthdyer@yahoo.com. $30.

Neil Kelly Remodeling Workshops

Learn how you can improve the functionality of your home. Breakfast at 10am, workshops at 10:15am. Dec. 14, 10am. Neil Kelly, 190 NE Irving Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-382-7580. Free.

Paint Night: Pick Your Painting Cute

poinsettia painting or this fun ornament painting. Register early! Dec. 13, 6pm. Geist Beerworks, 736 SW Umatilla Ave., Redmond. $45.

PCMS Gives Back Event & Storybook Chair Auction Art students hand-painted

chairs inspired by favorite childhood books.

These chairs will be auctioned off to benefit The KIDS Center. Dec. 12, 6-7pm. Pacific Crest Middle School, 303 NW Elwood Ln., Bend. Free.

Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar There will be lefse, Scandinavian cookies and Scandi-

Second Saturday Art Reception Come enjoy light appetizers and a glass of wine or local micro beer while viewing the creations of some of Centrals Oregon’s most talented artists. Saturday, 4-6pm. Through Dec. 16.

Artists’ Gallery Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr. Suite 19, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-4382. sunriversister@yahoo.com. Free.

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Craft-0! A Holiday Market Over 75 artists and makers! Find local and handmade gifts: pottery, fine art prints, clothing, artisan foods, fine wood work, jewelry, candles, textiles, vintage, kitchen ware, home decor and much more. Dec. 13 and Dec. 14 at 9am. The Old Iron Works, 50 SE Scott St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-2754. thenorthwesttradingpost@gmail.com. Free.

navian Christmas items for sale. Dec. 14, 9am3pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Free.

The Downtown Sewing Study Bring your fresh or unfinished project to work alongside others at DPL’s monthly sewing circle.

Third Wednesdays, 5:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

The Haven’s Holiday Pop-Up Gift Fair This Holiday Pop-Up Fair will feature 25 of Central Oregon’s most talented artists. Nonna’s Cucina and Rove Mobile Foot Massage on site! Dec. 14, 10am. 1001 SW Disk Drive, 1001 SW Disk Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-410-4162. chelsea@worklifehaven.com. Free.

Wise Women Emerging Workshop

Women gather to explore, create & share soul wisdom via mixed media collage journaling.

Second Saturday of every month, 1-5pm.

Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541/610/2677. swany139@ hotmail.com. $10-$20, plus $12 for journal.

PRESENTATIONS & EXHIBITS Devon Raney’s ‘Still Sideways’ Before

a surfing accident caused 33-year-old Devon Raney to lose all but 15% of his vision, he had already lived an extraordinary life. Celebrate the release of his new book with a night of intimate storytelling. Dec. 13, 7-8:30pm. Patagonia@ Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. Contact: 541-382-6694. info@patagoniabend.com. Free.

Mycophagy Slideshow by Chef Zachary Mazi Chef Zachary Mazi will present the known and unknown science of cooking mushrooms. Hosted by the Central Oregon Mushroom Club and Littlefield Harvest. Dec. 15, 6:30-8pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 503-318-4258. blittlefield@hotmail.com. Free.

Second Saturday at WAAAM Air and Auto Museum Explore antique airplanes. Activ-

ities 10am-2pm, lunch 11am. Free parking. Second Saturdays. Western Antique Aeroplane and Automobile Museum, 1600 Air Museum Rd., Hood River.

Contact: 541-308-1600. info@waaamuseum.org. $16/adults, $7/kids.

The Greatest Good Lecture Series

Join Discover Your Forest for a lecture series featuring local specialists on an array of topics!

Presentations will be 40 minutes with a Q&A to follow. Dec. 12, 5:30-6:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 503-840-8170. amy.jensen@discovernw.org. Free.

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Wild & Scenic River Forum Calling all river lovers! Senator Ron Wyden will be holding an open, public forum on his Wild and Scenic Rivers initiative. This is a great opportunity to speak to the Senator directly. Dec. 14, 10-11am. Bend Parks and Recreation District Office. Free

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group Monthly Meeting People with Parkinson’s

Disease, spouses, family members, and friends are all welcome to attend. Third Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. Free.

THEATER Journey to Bethlehem Journey back to the

CO Moms Demand Action joins nationwide vigils in remembrance of the 7-year mark of the Sandy Hook tragedy and to honor over 700,000 victims and survivors of gun violence since Dec. 2012.

Event will feature music, speakers, and candlelight march. Dec. 15, 4-6pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: 503-559-5626. centralormoms@gmail.com. Free.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly

Ovation Performing Arts Presents: Fiddler on the Roof Fri, Dec. 13, 7pm, Sat, Dec. 14, 2 and 7pm and Sun, Dec. 15, 3pm. Pinckney Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-815-4160.

Theatre@OvationPA.com. $12.50.

WORDS Classics Book Club We will discuss The

Cancer with Compassion Support Group Get your wine tasting on at the Good Drop Wine Shoppe on Dec. 12, from 5-7pm!

ETC. Force Majeur Wine Tasting with Todd and Carrie Alexander Come join us to meet

the winemaker and taste through a fantastic Force Majeur lineup. Free for club members. Dec. 12, 5-7pm. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. beckie@goodropwineshop.com. $20.

Preventative Walk-In Pet Wellness Clinic The Bend Spay and Neuter Project offers

Make Your Mark at Bend Spay+Neuter!

Compassionate people to join an incredible team.

Ongoing. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. Contact: 541-617-1010. volunteer@bendsnip.org.

Mentors Needed This nonprofit that inspires and empowers positive change in youth through education, jobs and stewardship. Heart of Oregon Corps, 1291 NE Fifth St., Bend. Contact: 541-526-1380. info@heartoforegon.org.

Volunteer Drivers Needed Volunteer drivers needed Mondays-Fridays. Must have clean driving record and be able to pass VA-provided physical and screening. Call Rick Hernandez for more information. Contact: 818-674-3257.

House of Spirits by Isabel Allende. Dec. 11, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

vaccinations, deworming and microchips at our walk-in clinic. Visit bendsnip.org. Saturdays, 10am-1:30pm. Bend Spay & Neuter Project, 910 SE Wilson, Suite A1, Bend. $10/office visit.

Memoir Writing Classes Registration

Science, Medicine, Economics & Technology Join us for a monthly presentation with

Volunteer with Salvation Army A wide

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers Needed Help with daily

opens Dec. 16. Choose the beginning or intermediate class. Both classes run for 7 weeks. Dec. 16, 8am. Location TBA. Contact: 541-408-4509. esantasiero@gmail.com. $250.

Mystery Book Club We will discuss Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson. Dec. 18, 6-7pm.

Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club We will be discuss-

ing Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World, edited

by Zahra Hankir. Dec. 13, 1-2:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. Free.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club We will

be discussing Beloved by Toni Morrison. Dec. 19, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Travel Oregon Winter Wonderland

Join us as we celebrate the release of the storybook “Yeti & Squatch in the Winter Wonderland of Oregon.” Receive a free copy of the book and poster. Dec. 15, 11am-1pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. sara@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Wordsmith’s Wednesday Open Mic

Wordsmith’s Wednesday Open Mics are for poets, storytellers, musicians, theater people and more! Second Wednesdays, 6-8pm. The Commons, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend.

Writers Reading: The Hummingbards Poets Hear Carol Barrett, Krayna Castelbaum,

Sarah Sennett Cyr, Sarah McLaughlin and Jamie Shanahan. Dec. 14, 1-2pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. Free.

Writers Writing Join your fellow writers for quiet writing time at the Library. Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Mondays, 9amNoon. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

three of our residents, discussing science, medicine, economics & technology. Third Tuesdays, 2:303:30pm. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414.

Please RSVP to Anne Wilson.

American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Members Needed Volunteers needed to respond to local disasters. Ongoing. volunteercentraloregon.org, 2804 SW Sixth Street, Redmond. Contact: 503-528-5624.

Become a Big Brother or Big Sister in Redmond It doesn’t take much to make a difference in the life of a child! Ongoing. Redmond, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-617-4788. balbert@bbbsco.org.

Brightside Thrift Store in Redmond

variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. We have an emergency food pantry, we visit residents of assisted living centers, and we make up gifts for veterans and homeless.

Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888. horse care. Ongoing. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-350-2406.

GROUPS & MEETUPS ACA and other Dysfunctional Families

A twelve step program. Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Fridays, 10-11am. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Free.

Al-Anon Family Groups 12-step group for friends and families of alcoholics. Check afginfo.org or call 541-728-3707 for times and locations.

Ongoing, 10am-5pm. Brightside Animal Thrift Store, 838 NW Fifth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-504-0101. thrift@brightsideanimals.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous Call 541-548-0440

Call for Volunteers - Play with Parrots!

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group Support groups are safe envi-

Volunteers needed at Second Chance Bird Rescue!

Call for hours and location. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Meeting Works on encouraging members of Congress to support federal legislation putting a fee on carbon pollution. All are welcome! Second Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5400. info@citizensclimatebend.org. Free.

Fences For Fido We are seeking volunteers

on Mondays to come out and help us build fences for dogs. No experience is required. More info can be found at fencesforfido.org. Ongoing.

or visit coigaa.org.

ronments that help participants develop methods and skills. Third Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm. Community Presbyterian Church, 529 NW 19th St., Redmond. Contact: 800-272-3900. Free.

Alzheimer’s Association Early-Stage Support Group Screening and registration

are required. Second Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm.

Bend Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th St., Bend. Contact: 800-272-3900. Free.

America’s Engagement Epidemic: Are Your Employees Engaged? Join

Happy Hour in the Garden We’ll be working out in the garden and invite anyone to come volunteer. Drop in anytime. Tuesdays. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend.

Contact: denise@envirocenter.org. No cover.

us as we discuss how to define engagement through the lens of autonomy, mastery and purpose. Plated lunch included. Dec. 19, 11:15am-1pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend.

Contact: 541-633-7163. info@cityclubco.org. $25/members, $45/non-members.

Herd U Needed A Home Dog Rescue In

Bend Chamber Toastmasters Develop

need of foster families and volunteers to assist with adoption events and fundraising. Contact: volunteer@herduneededahome.com.

and grow your public speaking and leadership skills. Wednesdays, Noon-1pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend.

Led by Rev. Cathie Young, cancer survivor and author. All are welcome, in treatment or in survivorship. Thu, Dec. 12, 1-2:30pm. Cathie P. Young, 20485 Outback, Bend. Contact: 949-279-1246. cancerwithcompassion@gmail.com. Free.

Caregiver Support Group Third Thursdays, 11am-Noon Through Dec. 19. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414. Free.

Caregiver Support Group - Bend Senior Center Support groups create a safe,

supportive environment and a chance to develop mutual support. Third Thursdays, 5-6:30pm.

Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend. Contact: 800-272-3900. Free.

Celebrate Recovery Celebrate Recovery is

a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with pain or addiction of any kind. Visit celebraterecovery.com for more info. Ongoing.

Central Oregon for Warren Meeting

Join us to spread the word about democratic candidate Elizabeth Warren! Dec. 19, 5:307:30pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-617-7050. volunteers@co4warren.com. Free.

Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization A group of people dedicated to improving our craft. Educational sessions, group brewing, competitions, and other beer-related events.

Third Wednesdays, 6:30-9pm. Aspen Ridge Retirement, 1010 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend.

Central Oregon Hub Bridge Club Open to all players, games will be stratified. Thursdays, 12:30-3:30pm. Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-516-8653.

COHBridge@bendbroadband.com. $5.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting We work to empower citizens to con-

nect with and influence members of Congress to implement climate solutions. Wed, Dec. 18, 5:30-7:30pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-389-5400. info@citizesnclimatebend.org. Free.

Compassionate Communication / NVC Practice Groups Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm, Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm and Thursdays, 5:307pm. Center for Compassionate Living, 803 SW Industrial Way, #200, Bend. Free.

ConnectW Munch and Mingle ConnectW has redefined the concept of the business lunch.

Lunch not included. Thu, Dec. 12, 11:45am. Wild Oregon Foods, 61334 S. Hwy 97, Bend. Free.

A Course in Miracles This is a course in

mind training. Contact Lisa at 760-208-9097 or lmhauge4@gmail.com for location. Saturdays, 10:30am. Location TBA. Free.

Edgar Cayce - A Search for God Study group. All denominations. Sundays, 12:302:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-900-3879. Free.

Emotions Anonymous Through weekly support meetings, members discover they are not alone in their struggles. Wednesdays, 9:30am and Thursdays, 10:30am. First United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend.

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Bend Vigil to #EndGunViolence

the very 1st Christmas Eve in the bustling town of Bethlehem! This live-action walk-through experience with over 100 actors and live animals!

Wed, Dec. 11, 6-9pm, Fri, Dec. 13, 6-9pm, Sat, Dec. 14, 5-9pm and Sun, Dec. 15, 5-9pm. Bend Adventist Fellowship, 21610 NE Butler Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-5991. Free.

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Thu, Dec. 12, 7:30pm, Fri, Dec. 13, 7:30pm, Sat, Dec. 14, 2 and 7:30pm and Sun, Dec. 15, 2pm. Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25/adults, $21/seniors & students.

Bend “GO” Club Call Mike for more info. Sundays, 1-4pm. Market of Choice, 115 NW Sisemore St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-9198.

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new deals every-day starting 12/12 thru 12/23 see website for details: jollybend.com/12-days-of-christmas

new hours!

Mon-Sat: 8am-10pm Sun: 8am - 8pm

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415 SE 3rd St. Bend, OR 97702 • jollybend.com Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. For use only by adults twenty-one years of age and older. Keep out reach of children.

EVENTS French Conversation Table Third and

First Monday of every month, 10:30am-12:30pm.

Barnes and Noble, 2690 NE Highway 20, Bend.

Garage Night The Pine Shed is the perfect place to talk shop! Wednesdays, 6-8pm. Spoken Moto, 310 SW Industrial Way, Bend.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Newcom-

Italian Conversation Group Conversational Italian group in a relaxed atmosphere.

Saturdays, 9:45-11am. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend.

Japanese Group Lesson We offer group

lessons for both beginners and intermediate students for Japanese for all ages. Wednesdays, 5-6pm. Wabi Sabi, 143 SW Century Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7205. $10.

Let’s Talk – Open Discussion on Life & Spirituality Facilitated open discussion,

not a debate. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. The Hughes’ Home, 4497 SW Salmon Place, Redmond. Contact: shughes79@gmail.com. Free.

Life after Birth Join a supportive community of pregnant and postpartum mothers in a safe space. Tuesdays, 2-3pm. St. Charles Center for Women’s Health, 340 NW 5th Street, Suite 101, Redmond. Contact: 541-526-6635. tlclay@stcharleshealthcare.org. Free.

Marijuana Anonymous Meeting

Thursdays, 7-8pm. Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Northwest Wall Street, Bend.

Memory Care Support Group Light ap-

petizers served. Open to the public. Third Thursdays, 11am-Noon Through May 21. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414. Free.

Mommy & Me Breastfeeding Support Group We have two locations: Redmond -

Tuesdays, 12-2pm at the Center for Women’s Health and Bend - Thursdays, 1-3pm at Central Oregon Locavore. See event website for venue details, Central Oregon. Contact: 541-633-7388. info@centraloregonlocavore.org. Free.

Not Alone - Mental Health Support Group This is a faith-based group for anyone

experiencing challenges. Thursdays, 5:30-7pm.

Through Dec. 12. Antioch Church Office, 566 NE Clay St - 2nd Floor, Bend. Contact: 703-863-6927. martita.marx@gmail.com. Free.

Oregon Lyme Disease Network, Bend Chapter Support Group Educational meetings to take place once a month. Third Thursdays, 4:30-6pm. The Hive, 205 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-321-6536. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting

Mondays & Thursdays, Noon-1pm. Saturdays, 9:30am-11am. United Methodist Church, 680 NW Bond St., Bend. | Wednesdays, 4-5pm.

Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond. Ongoing. Contact: 541-306-6844.

group for those struggling with Parkinson’s.

Second Thursdays, 11am-Noon. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414. Free.

Project Wildfire Steering Committee Meeting Our mission is to prevent deaths,

injuries, property loss, and environmental damage. Third Tuesdays, 8-9:30am. Through Dec. 17. Deschutes County Services Center, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-322-7129. projectwildfire.pw@gmail.com. Free.

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ers welcome. Mondays, 6-9pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-610-3717. ossz55@yahoo.com.

Parkinson’s Support Group Support

Resist! Rally Weekly resistance protest,

the theme of the week changes. Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm. Peace Corner, Corner of NW Greenwood Avenue and NW Wall Street, Bend.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group Anyone with RA or similar auto-immune syndrome welcome. Third Tuesdays, 4-5pm.

Bend Memorial Clinic, 865 SW Veterans Way, Redmond. Contact: alyce1002@gmail.com.

Socrates Cafe Conversations all welcome. Contact John at 503-803-2223 with any questions. Second and Fourth Thursday of every month, 6pm. The Commons Cafe, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 503-803-2223. Free.

Spanish Club Spanish language study and

conversation group. All levels welcome. Call for more info. Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend.

Contact: 541-749-2010.

Oregon Communicators Toastmasters Meeting Enhance your leadership skills.

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. La Pine Community Health Center - Meeting Room, 51600 Huntington Road, La Pine. Contact: 541-408-7610. oregon.communicators.club@gmail.com. Free.

Veterans’ Coffee Club Meet up with fellow vets for coffee, snacks, and conversation.

Wednesdays, 9am-Noon. Crook County Library, 175 NW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville. Contact: 541-447-7978. library@crooklib.org. Free.

Walk with a Midwife Stroll with a

Certified Nurse Midwife. Second Thursdays at 12:15-12:45pm. Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market Rd., Bend. 3rd Wednesdays at Sam Johnson Park, 521 SW 15th St., Redmond, Redmond. Contact: 541-526-6635. tlclay@stcharleshealthcare.org. Free.

Women’s Cancer Support Group For the newly diagnosed and survivors of cancer.

Call for info. Thursdays, 1-3pm. Mountain Laurel Lodge, 990 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: Judy: 541-728-0767.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony

The community can sponsor a wreath for $15, go online to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.

Dec. 14, 9-10am. Deschutes Memorial Gardens and Chapel, 63875 N Highway 97, Bend.

Contact: 541-815-1857. luvjuniper@ykwc.net.

Free ceremony.

Pixabay

Jeff and Heather Thompson

Featuring paintings by Rebecca Baldwin and small wall art pieces by various gallery artists, scarves and other woven garments by Tricia Biesmann, and jewelry by Jacqueline Newbold and Helen Bommarito.

Showing through December.

103 NW Oregon Avenue Bend, OR 97703 Coffee and coversation for veterans, Wednesday at 9am at the Crook County Library in Prineville.

541.306.3176

Open Every Day www.redchairgallerybend.com

FAMILY & KIDS’ EVENTS Afternoon Pokemon Cards Drop off the kids and enjoy our beautiful West Side shopping district! All attendees supervised by highly skilled Poke-Masters to ensure fair play and fun!

Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30pm. Wabi Sabi, 143 SW Century Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7205. wabisabibend@gmail.com. Free.

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Art Club Art Club is a unique after school pro-

Carolers: Music of the Season The Tree

Kid’s Camp Something different each week!

Ages 6-11 years. Wed, Dec. 11, 1:30-3pm.

Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7097. Free.

of Joy – located in SantaLand – was created to ensure that every child experiences the joy of Christmas. Thu, Dec. 12, 5-6pm, Sat, Dec. 14, 12:45-5:30pm, Sun, Dec. 15, 2-3pm, Mon, Dec. 16, 7-8pm, Tue, Dec. 17, 4-5pm. Center Plaza at the Old Mill District, 475 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-312-0131. Noelle@theoldmill.com. Free.

Charm Stroll, Hygiene Drive and Santa Claus Visits The Charm Stroll, organized

by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce and the Redmond Downtown Association partners with Girl Scouts troop 68 to collect hygiene items and cash donations for homeless people in the Redmond area. Dec. 14, Noon-4pm. Love Bird Yoga, 418 sw 6th st, redmond. Contact: 541-923-5191. kara@visitredmondoregon.com. Free.

Creative Story Time Bring your little for this unique story time in which we’ll read a different book each week, followed by an art-making experience. For ages 1.5Y-5. Wednesdays, 1010:45am. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

December Regional Event Join us for a fun afternoon of winter-themed crafting! Dec. 13, 11am. Redmond Library, 827 Southwest Deschutes Avenue, Redmond. Free.

DIY Candy Spoons Spice up your hot cocoa

with dipping spoons. Ages 12-17 years. Dec. 11, 2pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1080. Free.

Escape from the Library Team up for this

every year since we opened!

Holiday Lights Winter Paddle Parade Bend’s most ded­i­cated paddling enthu-

siasts dress up their canoes and kayaks in bright lights and hol­i­day garb and pad­dle around the Deschutes River. This is also a pectator friendly event! See Tumalocreek.com for more details.

Dec. 13, 4-8pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. sue@tumalocreek.com. Free.

gram to develop one of the most valuable skills for life - creativity - for ages 5-11. Thursdays, 4-5:30pm. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

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1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend. Contact: 541241-6077. info@bendbikes.org. Free.

after-hours scavenger hunt in the library! Ages 12-17 years. Registration is required. Dec. 13, 7-9pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7087. Free.

Father Christmas and Thorn Hollow String Band Take a photo with Father Christ-

mas. Our beloved 1880s character will be waiting for your wish list in the historic ambience of the Hall of Exploration and Settlement. Dec. 14, 11am-3pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

Furry Friends Photos with Santa Bring

your pets and whole family for Holiday photos with Santa! Accepting donations. Dec. 14, 11am-3pm. BrightSide Animal Center, 1355 NW Hemlock Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-923-0882. info@brightsideanimals.org. Free.

Kids Yoga Party No parents allowed! Drop

off the children for a night of yoga, dance, and play designed to cultivate presence of mind.

Ages 4-11. Second Saturdays, 6-8pm. Wild Thing Yoga, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Suite 105, Bend.

Contact: info@obsidianeducation.org. $20.

Kids’ Art Sale Holiday art and craft items

made by young students, all sales will benefit Family Kitchen. Sat, Dec. 7, 9-11am, Sun, Dec. 8, 9-11am and Sat, Dec. 14, 9-11am. The Sparrow Bakery - Northwest Crossing, 2748 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-760-5677. donna@familykitchen.org. Free.

LEGO Block Party All ages! Wed, Dec. 18,

2-3:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-3760. Free.

Little Artist Playgroup Nurture your little’s developing brain through rich sensory experiences and messy play during our drop-in class for ages 1.5Y-5. Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15am. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

Mini-Gingerbread House Making We will provide all of the supplies! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring a non-perishable food item. Dec. 11, 2-4pm. First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4401. bellis@bendfp.org. Free.

Music, Movement & Stories Movement to develop skills. Ages 3-5 years. Thu, Dec. 12, 10:30am. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine. Contact: 541-330-3760. Free.

Paws to Read Reluctant reader? Have fun

reading with a dog. Ages 6-11 years. Registration is required. Thu, Dec. 19, 4pm and Thu, Jan. 2, 4pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-3760. Free.

Reindeer Chow Mix up a festive no-bake

treat. Ages 6-9 years. Dec. 11, 2pm. La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St., La Pine. Contact: 541-312-1090. Free.

Santa and Mrs. Claus Party We’re excited Santa and Mrs. Claus have time to stop in and visit the bookstore. Fun for the whole family! En-

joy holiday-themed stories and photo opportunities! Dec. 14, 11am-1pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Drive, #110, Bend.

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

SantaLand: “Celebrity Santa” is Back!

In the magical SantaLand, children can capture Santa’s ear while our photographer captures the moment. Nov. 19-Dec. 23, 11am-5pm and Fridays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Old Mill District SantaLand, 320 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-312-0131. Noelle@theoldmill.com. Free.

Teddy Bear Tea This tea party is a fundraiser for Camp Sunrise, a grief support camp for children ages 7-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child in attendance will receive a free teddy bear, which has been donated by community members.

Dec. 15, 10:30am and 1:30pm. Old Juniper Golf Course, 835 Oregon 126, Redmond. Contact: 541-548-7483.

Teen Lab A weekly rotating series of activities.

See online calendar. Ages 12-17 years. Wed, Dec. 11, 3-4pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7087. Free.

Toddler Move + Make Join us for a morning of play including yoga poses, fun breathing exercises and art-making. Perfect for ages 1.5Y-5. *Please note you must register for this class ahead of time (no drop-ins). Thursdays, 9-9:45am. ARTdog Children’s Art Studio, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 130, Bend.

Tree of Joy: Spreading the Magic of Christmas The Tree of Joy – located in San-

taLand – was created to ensure that every child experiences the joy of Christmas. Nov. 29-Dec. 15, 11am-5pm. Center Plaza at the Old Mill District, 475 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-312-0131. Noelle@theoldmill.com. Free.

Weekend Pokemon Cards We have cards to borrow and professional Pokemasters to help keep the action fair. Drop off your little ones for a few hours of Poke-packed fun! Saturdays, 10am-1pm. Wabi Sabi, 143 SW Century Dr #120, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7205. wabisabibend@ gmail.com. Free.

Wildhorse Harley Davidson Toy Run

Poker, photos with Santa and raffles! Dec. 14, 11am. Wildhorse Harley Davidson, 63028 Sherman Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-330-6228. Free.

Winter Wonderland Stories and activities

to celebrate winter. Up to 11 years. Dec. 14, 1011am. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1070. Free.

Winterfest: Gingerbread Workshop

Make a gingerbread house from graham crackers and icing. Fun for all ages! Dec. 14, 10:30am12:30pm. Sunriver Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver. Contact: 541-312-1080. Free.

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General Duffy’s Santa Land Saturday

541.385.RIBS 2670 N Hwy 20 Near Safeway

Bring your family to General Duffy’s 1st annual Santa Land Saturday! Parents and children can take photos with Santa, enjoy and explore our decorated wonderland and listen to live music!

Sat, Nov. 30, 11am, Sat, Dec. 7, 11am, Sat, Dec. 14, 11am and Sat, Dec. 21, 11am. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4345. general.duffys. foodtrucks@gmail.com. Free.

Gingerbread Construction Build with

Redmond:

343 NW 6th Street

541.923.BBQ1 NEW HOURS

Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - 9pm

www.baldysbbq.com

graham crackers, win prizes for height and creativity. Ages 12-17 years. Thu, Dec. 12, 4pm and Wed, Dec. 18, 2pm. Sisters Public Library, 110 N Cedar St., Sisters. Contact: 541-312-1070. Free.

Holiday Lights Ride Fun for the whole family! Decorate your bicycle to get into the holiday spirit to cruise along the off-street Larkspur Trail. Registration required. Benefitting Bend Bikes! Dec. 14, 5:30-8pm. Bend Senior Center,

Santa and Mrs. Claus stop into Roundabout Books on Dec. 14 from 11am-1pm!

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CULTURE

Growing Pains, Theatre Edition

Artists struggle to find affordable performance space in Bend

By Cayla Clark Cayla Clark

Clinton K. Clark rehearses for a performance of Twelfth Night at the Deschutes Historical Museum.

black box theater. Redding, California (population 91,794 in 2017), has a plethora of options—including the Riverfront Playhouse, the Cascade Theater, the Redding Theatre Company and more.

In Bend, artists have turned to performing in restaurants and bars, such as The Capitol and Craft Kitchen and Brewery. These spaces tend to be affordable, though they lack necessary production components such as adequate lighting systems, sound systems and so on.

Derek Sitter, the owner of the Volcanic Theatre Pub, informed the Source that his venue gets booked up months and months in advance. While predominantly known for being a live music venue, Sitter welcomes artists of all kinds.

“I encourage anyone to reach out to me; we’re doing more local events than ever before,” said Sitter. “But we’re so, so busy.

We’re currently booked through May of 2020.” He explained that although he prioritizes supporting local and regional artists, the volume of booking requests often has to result in rejection.

“I think the time has come for some kind of a co-op or a true rep theatre

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company, where everyone shares and/or helps build a space, and shares the work and financials involved in keeping that space active for new and experimental work,” said Klein in an email to the Source.

“Everyone needs to pitch in, from shoveling snow to building sets.”

Matthew Vigil, founder of Lonely Fish Productions—a small, local production company— agrees that a community space is sorely needed. Vigil directed and produced “Steel Magnolias,” at The Capitol Nov. 8. In an interview with the Source, he noted that while the owners and staff members are exceptionally helpful and accommodating, producing in a show in a basement bar is far from ideal. “It is a bar, it isn’t made for shows,” he explained. “Noise is a major issue.”

Vigil also touched on a catch-22 that sole proprietorship production companies like his are facing. “The conundrum is, it’s way more affordable to put on a locally written show because you don’t have to pay for rights. However, as much as this town touts the importance of ‘supporting local,’ it’s easier to fill seats with a well-known show.”

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Witness to Wartime The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii

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rt is an entryway to understanding the complexities, and sometimes the atrocities, of history. The High Desert Museum’s current exhibition, “Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii,” allows a close examination of internment camps in the U.S. through the eyes of an artist who experienced them.

Born in Hiroshima, Japan, Takuichi Fujii sailed to Seattle in 1906 when he was 15.

Fujii had studied watercolor in Japan but took up Western-style oil painting once in Seattle. His first exhibition was in 1930; his work shown through the U.S. He exhibited as part of a group show at the Seattle Art Museum in 1941, just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Within a couple years, Fujii and his family would be interred in U.S. camps until the end of World War II.

Clinton K. Clark, founder of local production companies Dionysus Presents and the Guerrilla Shakespeare Company, recently moved from Bend to Chicago for more opportunity. “We’ve done well to utilize the spaces we have,” he said. “But in order to do theater fully, as intended, we need more venues than the Tower and CTC. We should have a performing arts center by now.” During the summer months, Clark produce Shakespeare shows in numerous outdoor venues, ranging from the Deschutes Historical Museum to the Deschutes Memorial Gardens—a cemetery.

Community members are discussing banding together to create a reasonably priced, artist-friendly space. Charlie Thiel, who purchased what was once 2nd Street Theater, is working on developing a multi-purpose rental space, Open Space Event Studio, set to open in March. “It will be geared towards anything creative,” he said. “We’ve seen how much of a need there is, people struggling to find space.” Thiel is expecting everything from large corporate events to theater companies. As far as affordability, “We’ll offer a sliding price scale,” he informed. The event center will feature adjustable lighting, a portable stage and seating available for rent.

“I know there has been talk of a performing arts center complete with a black box theater, and I’ve chatted with other people who are thinking about creating entertainment spaces,” Klein wrote. “In my opinion, if all the factions got together and pooled resources and got the ‘powers that be’ to back them, something could get done. It takes a ton of hard work, someone with business savvy and financial backing.” For now, local artists will have to continue getting creative—or taking their original works elsewhere.

“Minidoka Sandstorm,” by Takuichi Fujii.

The exhibit features paintings as well as framed drawings from his journals during his time at the Puyallup Assembly Center in Washington and the Minidoka Relocation Center in Idaho. The small sketches make tangible the feelings of confinement: the lack of freedom, privacy and security given to these interred Americans. When viewing the small, 3-inch by 4-inch drawings, neatly lined in a notebook, two per page— simple,

quick sketches of space, or rather the lack of it—I was reminded of Elie Wiesel’s descriptions of trains in his book, “Night.” Fujii’s sketches show people gathered on train platforms, behind barbed wired fences. The subjects are faceless, just quick forms on the paper, but each stroke is deeply felt.

Some of Fujii’s larger wors are also on display. He continued to paint on the theme of his internment even years after

he was released. His work is often soft and serene, considering the subject. Sometimes, his color palette is so muted the only color is a small patch of blue sky painted into the corners. I felt small when looking at his beautiful, serene work and feel grateful that this man’s act of resistance was to create.

Fuijii died in 1964, and often, delicate work produced this way doesn’t last unless it’s truly cared for. Fujii’s work was preserved and kept whole by his family; his grandson even translated his diary into a book, “The Hope of Another Spring.” This preservation in itself is not just an act of love but an act of resistance—not allowing this version of history to be erased, but rather be given a voice, one notebook page at a time.

Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii Through Jan. 5, 2020 High Desert Museum 59800 US-97, Bend highdesertmuseum.org

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he first thing I did when I moved to Bend was storm into 2nd Street Theater and beg to be included in any way possible. Sandy J. Klein, the managing director of Stage Right Productions (the nonprofit that used to operate out of 2nd Street), graciously offered me a stage-managing role.

Since then, I have gone on to write, produce, direct and act in numerous shows.

Had I shown up two years later, I may not have been so lucky.

For years, 2nd Street was home to local artists, performers and like-minded “theater people.” When it shut down in 2018, many artists were displaced. Now, those who want to put on original shows are scrambling to find affordable, adequate venues. Cascades Theatrical Company usually charges $700 a night for rentals, and the Tower Theatre charges $1300 a night plus 8% of gross ticket sales. Not only are these costs extremely high for small-scale, independent production companies, but both venues are booked through... well, the end of time (into the spring/summer of 2020, at least).

Eagle Mountain Event Center has become a somewhat viable option, though it is only realistic if a show gets ample financial backing. As demand increases, cost increases. Kathryn Galàn, a member of the local theater community, understands the dilemma.

“We’re out of step with what we need,” she said. “It’s ridiculous. We have an arts council that doesn’t exist—it’s defunct. We need a city effort, a county effort, developers… we need to catch up. Newport has a huge art center; they’ve got 10,000 residents compared to our 100,000.”

Newport, Oregon, population 10,592 to Bend’s 94,520 in 2017, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, is home to the Newport Performing Arts Center, complete with a 328-seat proscenium and an 80-seat

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ince 2012, Oregon has been the top national supplier of Christmas trees, with over 6.4 million trees produced in that year alone, as reported by the Pacific Northwest Christmas Tree Association. Currently, the state boasts 383 licensed growers producing about 4.7 million trees per year, raking in $120.6 million annually. Nowadays, though, Christmas tree farmers are taking a major blow.

Chal Landgren, a Christmas tree specialist with Oregon State University Extension Service, has been raising trees on his small family farm since 1982. In a recent interview with Oregon Live, he explained that a decade-old sapling shortage is contributing to a current shortfall of holiday trees. The average Christmas tree takes between seven and 10 years to fully mature. Farms throughout Central Oregon are full of trees that are simply too short to sell. Additionally, abnormally dry and hot summers in 2017 and 2018 killed off a great number of young trees.

Reallocation of farmland is also a factor. During the recession a decade ago, hundreds of tree farms went out of business. There are roughly 200 fewer growers than there were 15 years ago, and land that was once designated for yule tree growth is now allocated to less labor-intensive crops.

The statewide shortage, as supply-and-demand tends to go, has led to significantly increased costs. The National Christmas Tree Association stated that whereas the average tree cost was $36.50 in 2008, it’s skyrocketed to $78 a little over a decade later (last year’s trees went for roughly $3 less than they

A recession, a sapling shortage and hot summers have led to a statewide shortage of Christmas trees.

are currently). So that Oregonians can keep their traditions alive while avoiding hiked-up tree prices, the Deschutes National Forest offers permits allowing people to cut down their own trees for $5 apiece (up to five permits per household). Self-choppers are allowed any tree under 12 feet tall that is within 20 feet of another tree. Tree-cutting should take place at least 150 feet from state highways or other developed areas, and at least 300 feet from waterways.

People can buy permits at any one of 11 locations throughout Bend, including

Powder House, Project Bike, Crux Fermentation Project, REI, Bi-Mart and the Bend Convention and Visitor Bureau.

Cutting down a tree actually contributes to forest restoration, explained Pete Caligiuri with The Nature Conservancy and Sarah Mowry with the Deschutes Land Trust in an article written for the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project.

“After nearly a century of fighting to keep naturally occurring, low-intensity fires out of our forests, many of our ponderosa pine forests in Central Oregon are becoming overgrown with small

and medium-sized white fir trees,” they wrote. “Historically these white firs would have been kept at bay by the frequency of the natural fires that kept our pine forests healthy. That’s where you come in; by cutting your own white fir Christmas tree you’re playing part of the role that natural fires used to play and helping restore our forests—one Christmas tree at a time.”

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Your trip to holiday chocolate bliss—and a case for doing it fair-trade

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With this recipe, you don’t have to choose between egg nog and hot cocoa.

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hen the weather turns cold, we turn to hot cocoa. Like the vanishing sun, that steaming cup is a source of warmth, energy and allaround power, from sled hill to windowsill. Mix hot cocoa with coffee for more working power, with booze for more playing power and with eggnog for more holiday power.

With the benefit of eggnog, hot cocoa becomes an extra thick, velvety and luxurious version of itself, especially with a royal hint of nutmeg. I call it cocoa nog.

Because cocoa nog contains both hot cocoa and eggnog, today’s recipe is ultimately three in one. Whatever your preferences, this formula will help you get there smoothly, with no lumps, curdles or burns. But as we bliss out on these glorious beverages, let’s keep in mind the people who bring us the magical brown substance behind them all. Despite decades of pledges to change, the big players in the chocolate industry continue to buy cacao from plantations worked by children, for whom it’s a grueling, dangerous, dead-end life.

I’m happy to spend a few extra bucks on fair trade cocoa powder from operations that are certified to be upstanding employers. It guarantees the working conditions meet basic standards, that they don’t use child labor and that the workers are compensated fairly.

Another consideration when buying cocoa powder is how it’s processed. The big distinction is between the so-called “natural” and “Dutch-processed” forms, the latter of which involves treatment to bring the pH from acidic to neutral.

Some people swear by Dutch-processed, which is milder and darker, while others prefer the more complex flavor of natural cocoa powder. I like Volupta brand,

which isn’t Dutch-processed but is fair trade and organic. It makes a great cup of cocoa, with or without eggnog.

Today’s recipes spring from a single change I’ve made to the eggnog recipe generously given to me by my friend Luci.

All I did was add cocoa powder in a careful way to prevent lumps. I then combined my hot cocoa with eggs in the same way that Luci mixes eggs with hot cream.

Luci uses an immersion blender for the egg step. This utensil, essentially a blender on a stick, occupies such an important place in Luci’s kitchen and repertoire that she calls it simply “The Tool.” Here we use The Tool to furiously beat the eggs while slowly adding hot chocolate, carefully raising the temperature of the eggs without cooking them. If you don’t have the Tool, use a mixer or eggbeater. It can be done with a whisk, but that’s a challenge.

The final product is so thick it can be disorienting. For those wanting to drink something a little thinner, both coffee and booze will loosen the cocoa nog into a more fluid consistency. Dark rum, bourbon and Kahlua all mix well with chocolate, and I don’t see what could go wrong adding all three to your cocoa. It is the holidays, after all.

Step one: Hot Cocoa This first step in cocoa nog doubles as a stand-alone recipe for hot cocoa.

Alternatively, one could skip the chocolate in step one, and by the end of step two have a classic eggnog.

6 cups milk 2 cups cream 1 cup cocoa powder ¾ cup sugar (or to taste) 3 teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon salt

Mix the sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of milk and stir it into the powder with a fork until the milk is all gone. Add another tablespoon, stir it in, and keep going until the lumps and powder are gone and you are left with a smooth, glistening chocolate goodness that’s not unlike ganache, the soft frosting-like filling in the middle of a truffle.

Put the milk, vanilla and remaining cream into a heavy bottom pot on medium heat.

Add the ganache and mix it in. Add the salt and slowly bring the pot to the point where simmer bubbles appear around the edge. Turn off the heat and proceed immediately to the next step.

Step two: Luci’s Nog conversion Note: If you plan to mix cocoa nog with coffee, skip the nutmeg.

8 cups piping hot cocoa (per step one, above) 3 whole eggs Fresh ground nutmeg, to taste Crack the eggs into a bowl and prepare to beat them fiercely with the Tool or your best alternative. Slowly, carefully, begin to add the hot cocoa to the eggs. I spoon it in first, pouring it against the side of the bowl and letting it run down into the egg. After about six tablespoons, add it a bit faster, pouring in a thin stream to the foamy froth, beating continuously, “so you don’t cook your eggs,” Luci warned.

If you add the hot cocoa too fast, or beat the eggs too slow, it will look like scrambled eggs. But if combined properly, the result will be perfectly smooth, and thick as whipped cream. Stir in the nutmeg, a little at a time, until it tastes right.

There’s an athlete in all of us—some more than others. For those with an affinity for drinking and appreciating craft beer, Bevel Craft Brewing has recently launched the Bevel Beer League, located at its 9th Street Village taphouse, which will run year-round. The membership fee of $150 covers you through Oct. 31, 2020.

Perks include one free crowler or growler fill per month, pre-sale advantage on all new beer releases, and 15% off all Bevel Beer merchandise. Members can enjoy $4 beers every day from the signature 2019 DrinkTank cup, which will be yours for the taking at the end of the year. Other perks include first priority of re-enrollment, an end-ofthe-year members-only party, and your first beer is always free every Thursday. Did we mention the bragging rights that come with joining the league of a sport so affluential?

Sign-up at Bevel’s taphouse located inside of The Patio at 9th Street Village.

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COCC ‘Chopped’ Winners Showcased at Anthony’s Seafood The winning three-course dinner served Friday through Sunday

The Cascade Culinary Institute at Central Oregon Community College and Anthony’s at the Old Mill District came together to host their first “Chopped” competition Nov. 6. Ten culinary students formed three teams, competing for the winning title of “Chopped” champion. The contest, inspired

by Food Network’s “Chopped” series, featured three secret ingredients showcased across three food courses.

The winning team of Lisa Densmore, Olga Jantschuck, Ken Nelson and Tim Pirisky showcase their winning meal at Anthony’s Seafood every Friday through Sunday, continuing through the upcoming weekend, Dec. 13 to 15. The $30 prix fixe dinner includes cornmeal-fried Tillamook oysters, Oregon petrale sole served with butternut squash puree, and shortbread cookies with a cranberry compote. $10 from each dinner will go directly to the Institute’s scholarship program.

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FOOD & DRINK EVENTS FOOD EVENTS The 4th Annual Winter Pop-Up The 4th Annual Winter Pop Up is a unique shopping experience with carefully curated vendors. Conveniently located at the Springhill Suites by Marriott across from The Box Factory. Dec. 12, 11am-7pm.

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Beer Nerd Series Dark Beer Enlightenment! Jordan Hunt, brewer at Sunriver Brewing, will be discussing the finer points of dark beers, including a tasting of different malts. Flight of 5 dark beers: Irish Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Porter, CDA and Black Lager. Dec. 17, 6:30-7:30pm.

River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: riversplacebend@gmail.com. Free.

Beers and Brews Men, come shop for the

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Not only will you have a chance to win cash prizes playing with our December non-profit, Volunteers in Medicine, you will also have a chance to win swag from Sunriver Brewing while sipping on your choice of four different Sunriver brews! Wed, Dec. 4, 6pm, Wed, Dec. 11, 6pm and Wed, Dec. 18, 6pm. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Contact: riversplacebend@gmail.com. Free.

Local’s Night Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend. Contact: 541-97-BEVEL. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Localized Join us every Monday for LOCALIZED! Our weekly event celebrates everything local that we love. We’ll have $2 off our local Immersion beers, a specialty dish by Chef Danny from local farms and free live music. We also have local makers/artists/creators in the house showcasing their craft. Mondays, 6-8pm.

Through Jan. 27. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7821. kate@imbrewing.com. Free.

Locals Day at Riff Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, join us Tuesdays for an all day local’s night. $2 off coffee, beer, cocktails, wine and shareable dishes. Tuesdays, 9am-8pm.

Riff - Craft Food & Beverage Taproom, 555 NW Arizona Ave, Suite 30, Bend. Free.

Locals Night at Porter Brewing!

We offer a full menu of cask-conditioned ales, wine, cider and non-alcoholic beverages. The food truck will also be serving up some fantastic cuisine! Wednesdays, 4-7pm.

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Moet Hennessy Champagne Tasting

Our Champagne Campaign continues with The Moet Hennessy Group. We will taste through a variety of fantastic champagnes. This event is open house style. No RSVP needed. Dec. 13, 5-7:30pm. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. beckie@gooddropwineshop.com. $25.

Moms and Groms Moms, it’s simple. Show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink a beer (or two) with other awesome Bend moms while the kiddos make new friends. All moms get $1 off drinks from 3-5pm. Call it a play date...with beer! *Dads welcome too. Wednesdays, 3-5pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

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Avenue Market and take your palate on a trip!

Check our Friday morning timeline post each week to learn what brews and wines we’ll be tasting. Cheers! Fridays, 3:30-5:30pm.

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Sunday Brunch The first of our weekly

Sunday brunches! Chef Matt is crafting up some delicious brunch specials for us. As always, we’ll have coffee and Gimme-mo-mosas to go along with your meal. Sundays, 10am-2pm.

Through Feb. 9. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-3333. olga@cruxfermentation.com.

Taco Tuesdays Join us every Tuesday $2.50

tacos! With many different varieties to choose from that all pair well with our beers on tap!

Treat yourself to one of our three signature margaritas. Tuesdays, 4-10pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-8331. info@silvermoonbrewing.com.

Thirsty Thursday Social Hour Thirsty Thursday Social Hour featuring appetizers and beverages. Thursdays, 4-5pm. Through Dec. 26. Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village, 19800 SW Touchmark Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-1414. Free.

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Bend-based Ablis CBD opens a CBD lounge in the Rose City

By Nicole Vulcan Courtesy Ablis

CEO Jim Bendis said the "func-tails" at Ablis Experience are aimed at allowing "diners to taste the many flavors offered on our menu with ingredients that provide health benefits beyond normal nutrition."

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ans of Bend-based Ablis CBD Infusions have a new space to sample the goods—in Portland. Ablis, founded by Bendistillery owner Jim Bendis and sons Max and Duke Bendis, was a pioneer in the CBD beverage industry, bringing its first product to market in 2014—the first beverage of its kind on the market.

These days, Ablis is known far beyond Central Oregon.

“Portland has been our biggest market,” Co-Founder Max Bendis told the Source. That prompted the company to open the Ablis Experience, a “lounge” located in the Pine Street Market in downtown Portland. The lounge features coffees and teas infused with CBD products, as well as “Functails,” short for “functional cocktails or mocktails.” Patrons choose a “functional blend” with a base such as “Meet your Matcha,” containing matcha tea, ashwaganda root and guarana seed, or “Shroombooster,” containing several types of (non-psychoactive) mushrooms, and then select a type of milk, such as whole milk or hemp, for example. The drinks also contain Ablis CBD. Also on the menu at Ablis Experience

are pastries, soups, snacks and drinks mixing alcohol and CBD, such as a Radler beer mixed with CBD, Max Bendis said.

“We’ve been throwing a bunch of crazy mixes together,” Bendis said. Visitors can also purchase any of Ablis’ topical muscle rubs at the lounge, as well as merchandise and its canned drinks. On that note, Bendis said they’ll be rolling out new branding for its cans sometime next month.

Like its original product, the Ablis Experience appears to be the first CBD-focused lounge of its kind.

“We haven’t seen anything like it,” Bendis said.

As for Bend, which remains the home of Ablis, Bendis said they hope to open a similar type of space in the area, but that they have yet to lock down a suitable location.

Ablis Experience has been open for several weeks but has its grand opening Saturday from 11am to 11pm.

Grand Opening of Ablis Experience Sat., Dec. 14. 11am-11pm Pine Street Market 126 SW 2nd Ave., Portland ablisexperience.com

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feel like Tom Hanks has been building up to play Mr. Rogers for his entire life, so here we are and it’s just as bittersweet as one would imagine.

Hanks is perfect, but the film is also much smarter and well-made than expected—and boy, this room is really dusty. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

DARK WATERS: Mark Ruffalo is captivating

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FORD V FERRARI: This real-life underdog racing story from the director of “Logan,” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, is a pretty good pedigree and somehow the movie is even better than it sounds. Just a fun, old-fashioned movie about highly competent adults being awesome and going fast. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema

FROZEN 2: While not possessing the same charms as the original, “Frozen 2” is still another solid entry in the Disney canon. The songs aren’t quite as memorable, but holy heck, the animation is absolutely stunning to look at and Kristen Bell is a national treasure, so there’s still plenty to enjoy with realistic expectations.

Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Redmond Cinema THE GOOD LIAR: I mean, a con artist movie

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HONEYLAND: A visually unparalleled docu-

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JOJO RABBIT: A comedy about Nazis shouldn’t work. It should actually be offensive and kind of awful, but “Jojo Rabbit” not only works, it is one of the finest films of the year. Heartwarming, heartbreaking and hilarious all in the same scene, this is a stone cold classic. Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, Odem Theater Pub KNIVES OUT: “Clue” is one of the best movies

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STREAMING THIS WEEK “MARRIAGE STORY” Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver are remarkable in this new film from Noah Baumbauch, the filmmaker behind such masterpieces as “Frances Ha” and “The Squid and the Whale.” Easily one of the best films of the year, “Marriage Story” proves that Netflix still cares about releasing original visions from master filmmakers. courtesy IMDb

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riter/Director Dan Cohen and Producer Howard Schor have created an interesting hybrid of a movie: a thriller shot entirely in Bend and Prineville and featuring a murderer’s row of local talent, but starring two Hollywood actors in the central roles.

It’s surreal to see friends I’ve watched for years (or even shared the stage with) acting opposite the inestimable Bonnie Bedelia and Melissa Fumero.

“A Stone in the Water” plays like an elegy. Trauma from youth has kept Martha (Bedelia) a bit of a recluse.

She crosses paths with Alex (Fumero), a young woman on the run from the police, a violent ex and her own past.

As Martha and Alex strike up an unlikely friendship, things get dark when Alex realizes she’s pregnant from her evil ex.

Things go downhill quickly.

The film just recently took home the Best Thriller award from the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, so “Stone in the Water” is already off to a good start. Cohen struck gold when getting Bedelia (so very perfect in “Parenthood” and the “Die Hard” franchise) to star in the film. Bedelia brings such a heartbreaking inner life to the character that it’s hard not to root for her even when she makes some…let’s just say “bad” choices.

“We used an experienced casting director, Nancy Foy. That’s virtually the only way to get strong actors to commit to a low-budget indie," Cohen explained about finding the cast. "I was very lucky to get Bonnie, Melissa and David [Fumero] to come to Bend for very little money to make ‘Stone.’ They liked the material and saw that I’d worked with good actors on other

Behind the scenes of the local production of “A Stone in the Water.”

projects. As for finding local talent, that’s one of my favorite parts of production. I attend a lot of local theater and have since I arrived here more than five years ago.

We have a terrific talent pool. Some, like Mary Kilpatrick, David DaCosta, Kim Leemans, Michael and Lauralee Coffman, Kara and Ryan Klontz, are quite visible. Others, like Rudy Arias, Kip Pierson and 8-year-old Ryder Caligure are remarkable finds.”

The future of “A Stone in the Water” could be bright, especially on the festival circuit. “We’re looking for a couple

of high-profile festivals to get the film a bit more visibility,” says Cohen. “Trade reviews like Variety and Hollywood Reporter, perhaps a few online reviews on the better websites. After that a distributor who has a vision for the best platform for ‘Stone.’ Probably a strong streaming service, maybe the cables. You never know what their business plans are and what they’re looking for.”

The cast and crew still haven’t seen the film, but that will change at the upcoming special screening at Eagle Mountain Event

Center. The wonderfully twisted final shot of the movie will keep audiences talking, so it’ll be interesting to see people’s reaction to the finished film. Hopefully films like this can keep bringing top-tier talent to Central Oregon for years to come.

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he Village Idiot. That’s exactly what I thought when I saw someone riding a bike in the winter. But once I learned to pile on the right clothes, check the weather and find the right routes, I was able to sneak in a few extra miles during the winter. Miles that don’t include staring at a computer on a spin bike and wondering: Just how long can an hour really last?

This is all coming from a Florida gal.

Here are my secrets to winter riding, (besides layering): Wear a hydration pack and fill it with hot water right before you leave. Usually the first half hour is the WORST! But with a hydration pack filled with hot water, the first half hour is toasty. This gives me just enough time to warm up from my riding.

Buy really good winter riding boots. Mine keep my feet so hot that I can hardly stand to put them on in the house, but I am always thankful for them on colder days.

Find flat or rolling routes. Routes with one big continuous uphill and then one blasting downhill will have you sweating on the climb up and your teeth chattering on the way down.

Find routes with bail-out points or that let you stay close to town. When the weather heads south, just head straight home to a hot bath and a good cup of tea. I will also speed call a friend to come pick me up—but it’s good to pick the friend who will skip the lecture about why I decided to ride in bad weather.

Check the elevation on your routes: The maps on RidewithGPS include the

Looking to sneak in a few miles on a bike this season? This is how to do it

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Who said cycling is a warm-weather sport?!

Wintertime trails and fat bike routes abound in Central Oregon

Linda English and Bryn Gabriel enjoying the Water and Lava route, one of the many Dirty Freehub gravel bike routes in Central Oregon. Find the route description at Dirty Freehub.

elevation. If you’re headed to an area that’s going to be as high as the Virginia Meissner Sno-Park and you know people are skiing at Meissner, that should be a red flag that you’re going to hit snow.

What are the GO-TO gravel routes that I ride in the winter? Here’s a list of the ones from Dirty Freehub that keep you low in elevation and typically stay a Courtesy Dirty Free Hub

Kevin English, co-founder of Dirty Freehub, on the Water and Lava gravel route.

little more frost free. Of course, if anything like the blizzard of 2018 blows in, all bets are off; either buy a fat bike, or I’ll see you at spin class.

Alpaca: A 45-mile loop with 1,700 feet of climbing. Starts in Tumalo and tosses in mountain views and lots of rolling farmland.

West Side Tour: A 25-mile loop with loads of places to punch out. Includes First Street Rapids, River Trail, Shevlin Park, Phil’s Trailhead, Good Dog Park, Miller Park and Drake Park. Starts in Bend.

Horse to Horse: A 36-mile loop with 1,800 feet of gain that includes Horse Butte and Horse Ridge. Starts east of Bend.

Twin Bridges Gravel: A gravel twist on a Bend classic ride. 40 miles and 1,800 feet of climbing. Starts in Northwest Crossing.

Townie: Meander all over Bend on loads of dirt roads and canal trails that we’re sure you didn’t even know existed. 14 miles and 500 feet of gain. Starts in the Old Mill.

East Side Tour: 43 miles and 1,500 feet of gain. Like the West side Tour, this is a mixed-gravel loop on the east side of Bend. Some river, some canal, some road. Starts in Drake Park.

Lower Bridge Gravel: 77 miles and 3,100 feet of gain. A mixed-gravel version of the classic Lower Bridge road route. This route is best ridden in the winter. Starts in Northwest Crossing.

To find all of the route details, including downloadable maps, head to dirtyfreehub.com.

Gravel riding isn’t the only wintertime jam for cycling enthusiasts.

In its most recent newsletter, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance recommended the following trails for winter riding—whether riders have fat-tire bikes, or just the regular ol’ trail bikes: - Blue Belly Trail at Cascade View Trailhead, off Hwy. 126 just north of Maston trailhead - East Hills trail network in Madras - 66 Trails network in Prineville - Sunriver new trails, which COTA believes “may work with fat bikes” - Maston trail system - Horse Ridge - Horse Butte For Fat Bikers: For those with bikes that have tires 3.8 inches or wider, the pool of available riding options opens up significantly. COTA recommends riding the winter trails at Wanoga Sno-Park, or any number of snowmobile trails in the Deschutes National Forest. (Yes, fat bikes are allowed on them!)

Fat bikers on those trails should use a front white blinker light and a red rear blinker light, as well as wearin reflective material. Stay to the right side of the trail, and yield to snowmobiles! According to COTA’s website, “Fat bikers are the newest trail users.

In many areas of the country fat bikes are NOT allowed on snowmobile trails. Be happy we can use them.”

Winter riders should keep their tires at a lower psi; COTA recommends 5 psi to start with. If riders are losing traction and the snow is not soft, psi is too high.

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By Jim Anderson the formidable hardness of the its abdomen (which is seldom seen). It was a female folding door spider—its scientific name a mouthful to pronounce: Antrodiaetus pacificus.

No one has gotten around to giving this striking arthropod any other name, so folding door spider it is. However, I can almost hear the names some people would shout if the spider suddenly appeared in front of them while pulling weeds in the garden on a warm, summer evening.

Here’s the way Merrill Peterson, author of “Pacific Northwest Insects,” describes them: “These big spiders have thick, spiny legs and shiny, fairly flat carapaces (that’s the cover of the middle section of the spider’s body). Each has a soft abdomen with one to a few small, hardened patches on the upper side.

“The eyes of folding door spiders are tightly clustered on their faces, near the midline. The ground-dwelling spiders live in burrows, the entrance to which is often concealed with a closable turret. Males wander around in larger areas in search of mates, but females seldom stray from their burrows.”

For the record, Mecicobothridae, a smaller lookalike to the folding door group, contains nine species of small spiders that build sheet-webs on the soil. In one species, Mecicobothrium thorelli, chemical and/or tactile signals on the female’s silk trigger the male’s courtship display, a dance he does on the web that shouts, “Here I am!”

Now we get to a couple of other spiders that we have running around in our homes year-round: the common giant house

A folding door spider, found by a Central Oregon pharmacist. Yep, they’re local.

spider and barn funnel weaver. Both are sheet web (with funnel) weavers and both are very beneficial to homeowners.

If you put up with the web and clean up just the most annoying stray silk, these spiders will keep your home safe from the infamous black widow that also inhabits dwellings, and at the same time control the moths that leave their caterpillars in your clothing in the closet.

If you have a crawlspace under your home, you have black widows living with you. They love the dark, and they love to eat anything that crawls around under the house, from insects to mice. The silk of widow webs is the strongest substance known on earth. If a mouse stumbles into it, it’s done for. The widow will immediately wrap it up to keep it from escaping,

then inject its powerful venom and spend a week sucking the hapless victim dry.

I once had an arachnologist (spider scientist) tell me that all it would take is black widow silk the diameter of a pencil to replace all those immense steel cables in the San Francisco Bay Bridge.

So, here’s my unsolicited advice: Cut this story from the paper, install it in a plastic folder and place it with your gardening tools and equipment.

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ne the things I think I’m going to miss when I go out among the stars is the, “Oh, by the way,” meetings of people in the post office, grocery stores, hardware stores, thrift shops and other places in town. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t get that wonderful greeting, and then something new in our beautiful world of nature comes to my attention.

It happens without guile, and always with a smile—even sightings of spiders. I was picking up a prescription at Bi-Mart the other day, and as it is when it’s one I’ve never taken before, a pharmacist has to introduce it to me. It’s usually Andy who has that responsibility, but this time it was Sara.

She used her most professional tone to tell me about those little pills, how many I should take per day and things to watch for. I thanked her for her time, and then, with that same professional air, she whipped out her cell phone and said, “Oh, by the way, have you ever seen one of these?”

I looked down at the phone and there was a large, beautiful spider gazing back at me! “Whoa!” I exclaimed, “that looks for all the world like a tarantula. Have you been to Arizona?”

Sara knew she had me. “No," she replied. “My husband and I saw this in our backyard!”

I asked her if I could take a closer look and she graciously handed me her nifty cell phone. As I looked at the specimen closely I could see the spinnerets on the end of the abdomen, which led me toward identifying it as a tarantula.

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There are many who theorize that in the coming decades, the real estate market as whole will experience a substantial shift in available inventory nationwide.

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uncomfortable with the cameras in the common areas (living room and kitchen). This became an issue for her after I saw video of her being careless with my furniture and texted her and asked her to stop. My last roommate had no problem with the cameras, which I got after my home was broken into.

My current roommate knew the deal when she moved in, but now she’s very uncomfortable and complains about this constantly, saying it’s affecting her mental health. She wants the cameras either removed or turned off when she’s home.

—Annoyed Sure, Socrates said at his trial, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” This reflected his love of the pursuit of wisdom, not a desire to be under constant surveillance by his roommate and get random texts like “No sandals on the couch, dude!”

Consider why your roommate might take issue with living in a two-person police state. Privacy, as explained by legal scholar Alan Westin, involves people’s right to choose what information about themselves gets released to others.

Our longing for privacy comes out of our evolved concern for protecting our reputation -- others’ perception of the sort of person we are. This became vital when ancestral humans started living cooperatively, improving their chances for survival by sharing food, work, and defense against the elements and murderous strangers. Having a rotten reputation could get a person booted from their band and made to go it alone -- not a good thing at a time when “getting dinner” meant outracing and bludgeoning a rodent.

Our reputation has a guard dog, and it’s an emotion that gets a bad rap: shame.

Contrary to popular belief, shame is not “unhealthy” or “toxic.” Cross-cultural research by evolutionary psychologist Daniel Sznycer suggests that shame is actually a social status management tool that helps us avoid being downgraded by others.

Sznycer and his colleagues explain that the desire to avoid the feelbad of shame motivates us to “conceal damaging information” about ourselves and often deters us from behaving in icky, dishonest, or unfair ways so we preserve our social standing.

The need to guard our reputation makes us behave differently when we have an audience. Knowing we are on camera removes a measure of freedom from us -- freedom to relax and be ourselves. Consider, for

example, the mealtime version of “Dance like nobody’s watching”: “Eat lunch like a member of the Donner Party.”

Yes, your roommate knew about the cameras before she moved in. But a good deal of social science research finds that we’re pretty bad at predicting how we’ll actually react to things. Also, we can’t just choose to power down the reputation-driven anxiety we feel when we know we’re being watched. Ultimately, it seems fairest to turn the cameras off when she’s home or only have them in the entryways and outside windows.

The cameras should be for safety purposes -- so you can alert the cops when a burglar has popped in -- not so you Amy Alkon have indisputable proof that your roommate has been chipping away at your leftover Chinese takeout.

Between A Lock And A Hard Place My upstairs neighbors, a lesbian

couple, are my best friends. We have keys to each other’s apartments and just walk in and out. I love this, but I don’t want them walking in when I’m with a guy. If I call them to tell them I have plans and it’s just a hookup, I’ll get disapproving looks and lectures about how I won’t be able to handle it, will be miserable, etc. How can I keep them from walking in and also keep them from knowing what I’m up to?

—Downstairs Neighbor There are things your friends don’t need to know about you, and “Who wears the Jimmy Carter mask when you’re in bed?” is one of the biggies.

You can hang some item on your doorknob -- a little charm, an elastic bracelet, etc. -- to signal to your neighbors, “Um, now is not a good time!” (and, of course, let them know this new code). To solve the other part of your problem -- unsolicited opinions about your sex life -- consider using “strategic ambiguity.” Organizational communications researcher Eric Eisenberg points out that clear communication is not always in our best interest. Sometimes, being purposely vague, leaving room for “multiple interpretations,” is ideal, reducing conflict and preserving relationships.

Basically, you need to pair a clear message about when it’s a bad time to come in with an unclear message about why. This transforms a sign that would’ve meant one particular thing -- I’ve ordered in from Tinder Eats -- into a sign that could mean any number of things: I’m sick. I’m napping. I’m on a phone call. I’m spread-eagled over a mirror trying to decide whether Martin, my mole, is cancerous

Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave. Suite 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (advicegoddess.com).

© 2019, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved.

ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “People mistake their limitations for high standards,” wrote Capricorn author Jean Toomer. In my astrological opinion, it’s crucial that you avoid doing that in 2020. Why? First, I’m quite sure that you will have considerable power to shed and transcend at least some of your limitations. For best results, you can’t afford to deceive yourself into thinking that those limitations are high standards. Secondly, Capricorn, you will have good reasons and a substantial ability to raise your standards higher than they’ve ever been. So you definitely don’t want to confuse high standards with limitations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Historians once thought that 14th-century Englishmen were the first humans to track the rhythms of the planet Jupiter using the complicated mathematics known as calculus. But in 2015, researchers discovered that Babylonians had done it 1400 years before the Englishmen.

Why was Jupiter’s behavior so important to those ancient people? They were astrologers! They believed the planet’s movements were correlated with practical events on earth, like the weather, river levels, and grain harvests. I think that this correction in the origin story of tracking Jupiter’s rhythms will be a useful metaphor for you in 2020. It’s likely you will come to understand your past in ways that are different from what you’ve believed up until now. Your old tales will change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): China produces the most apples in the world. The United States is second. That wasn’t always true. When Europeans first reached the shores of the New World, crab apple was the only apple species that grew natively. But the invaders planted other varieties that they brought with them. They also imported the key to all future proliferation: honeybees, champion pollinators, which were previously absent from the land that many indigenous people called Turtle Island. I see 2020 as a time for you to accomplish the equivalent, in your own sphere, of getting the pollination you need. What are the fertilizing influences that will help you accomplish your goals?

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The English word “hubris” means prideful, exaggerated self-assurance. In the HBO TV series Rome, the ancient Roman politician and general Mark Antony says to his boss Julius Caesar, “I’m glad you’re so confident.

Some would call it hubris.” Caesar has a snappy comeback: “It’s only hubris if I fail.” I’m tempted to dare you to use you that as one of your mottoes in 2020, Aries. I have a rather expansive vision of your capacity to accomplish great things during the coming months. And I also think that one key to your triumphs and breakthroughs will be your determination to cultivate a well-honed aplomb, even audacity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): For years I’ve lived in a house bordering a wetland, and I’ve come to love that ecosystem more than any other. While communing with reeds and herons and muddy water, my favorite poet has been Taurus-born Lorine Niedecker, who wrote about marshes with supreme artistry. Until the age of 60, her poetic output was less than abundant because she had to

earn a meager living by cleaning hospital floors.

Then, due to a fortuitous shift in circumstances, she was able to leave that job and devote more time to what she loved most and did best. With Niedecker’s breakthrough as our inspiration, I propose that we do all we can, you and I, as we conspire to make 2020 the year you devote more time to the activity that you love most and do best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the English language, the prefix “re” comes at the beginning of many words with potent transformational meaning: reinvent; redeem; rediscover; release; relieve; redesign; resurrect; rearrange; reconstruct; reform; reanimate; reawaken; regain. I hope you’ll put words like those at the top of your priority list in 2020. If you hope to take maximum advantage of the cosmic currents, it’ll be a year of revival, realignment, and restoration.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I won’t be surprised if you’re enamored and amorous more than usual in 2020. I suspect you will experience delight and enchantment at an elevated rate. The intensity and depth of the feelings that flow through you may break all your previous records. Is that going to be a problem? I suppose it could be if you worry that the profuse flows of tenderness and affection will render you weak and vulnerable. But if you’re willing and eager to interpret your extra sensitivity as a superpower, that’s probably what it will be.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Does the word “spirit” mean anything to you? Or are you numb to it? Has it come to seem virtually meaningless—a foggy abstraction used carelessly by millions of people to express sentimental beliefs and avoid clear thinking? In accordance with astrological omens, I’ll ask you to create a sturdier and more vigorous definition of “spirit” for your practical use in 2020. For instance, you might decide that “spirit” refers to the life force that launches you out of bed each morning and motivates you to keep transforming yourself into the ever-more beautiful soul you want to become.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “There are people who take the heart out of you, and there are people who put it back,” wrote author Charles de Lint. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your heart will encounter far more of the former than the latter types of people in 2020. There may be one wrangler who tries to take the heart out of you, but there will be an array of nurturers who will strive to keep the heart in you—as well as boosters and builders who will add even more heart.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Composer Igor Stravinsky was born a Russian citizen, but later in life became a French citizen, and still later took on American citizenship. If you have had any similar predilections, Libra, I’m guessing they won’t be in play during 2020. My prediction is that you will develop a more robust sense of where you belong than ever before. Any uncertainties you’d had about where your true power spot lies will dissipate. Questions you’ve harbored about the nature of home will be answered. With flair and satisfaction, you’ll resolve long-running riddles about home and community.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Friendship is a very taxing and arduous form of leisure activity,” wrote philosopher and educator Mortimer Adler.

He was exaggerating a bit for comic effect, but he was basically correct. We all must mobilize a great deal of intelligence and hard work to initiate new friendships and maintain existing friendships.

But I have some very good news about how these activities will play out for you in 2020, Scorpio. I expect that your knack for practicing the art of friendship will be at an all-time high. I also believe that your close alliances will be especially gratifying and useful for you. You’ll be well-rewarded for your skill and care at cultivating rapport.

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1933, Sagittarian artist Diego Rivera was commissioned to paint a huge mural in one of the famous Rockefeller buildings in New York City. His patrons didn’t realize he was planning to include a controversial portrait of former Soviet Communist leader Vladimir Lenin. When the deed was done, they ordered him to remove it. When he refused, they ushered him out and destroyed the whole mural. As a result, Rivera also lost another commission to create art at the Chicago World’s Fair. In any other year, Sagittarius, I might encourage you to be as idealistic as Rivera. I’d invite you to place artistic integrity over financial considerations. But I’m less inclined to advise that in 2020. I think it may serve you to be unusually pragmatic. At least consider leaving Lenin out of your murals.

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Transcendental Meditation Intro Talk This program will include history, scientific research, and proven benefits in all areas of life. Open to public. Located in the Hutchinson Room, upstairs. Tue, Dec. 17, 6:30-7:30pm Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7722. mwebster@tm.org. Free.

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By Bill Mintiens Courtesy Bill Mintiens

“Be sure to hide the roaches.”

—“Pre-Road Downs,” Crosby, Stills & Nash

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he year was 1969. Crosby, Stills & Nash were flying high on the music charts and I was a 16-year-old in a suburb north of Boston.

The band’s message about “hiding the roaches” (the remains of a marijuana cigarette after most of it has been smoked) was not lost on our generation. Roaches found in cars, in the pockets of jeans and many other places were responsible for drug convictions around the country.

Paranoia reigned.

Declaring my hipness, I drove my father’s bright yellow 1969 VW Beetle around town, blasting WBCN, which played the hard rock of Cream, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa, but also reported on the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy, the Chicago riots at the Democratic convention, the Vietnam War and the raging protests in the streets. I was oblivious to the message I was sending to the local police— aka the “man” in those days.

So, of course, one afternoon the inevitable happened. While cruising down the main street in town, a cruiser came flying up behind me, lights flashing.

A bit of context is needed. My father, a WWII veteran and truck driver, was pretty progressive for the Nixon era.

Having fought the Germans, purchasing a VW for commuting to his truck driving job in Boston was pretty radical.

The first thing that ran through my mind was not, “Was I speeding?” It was, “Am I carrying?” Thankfully I knew I wasn’t doing either but, understanding the times, I knew that didn’t matter.

I was a long-haired, potentially drug-carrying suspect driving a hippie-era bright yellow VW. (In reality, I was a three-sport athlete emulating the style of the times.) Two uniformed officers came up behind my car, one on each side, and asked for the normal documents. The truly bizarre moment came when both officers stuck their heads into both windows and breathed deeply— obviously hoping for a whiff of weed.

The Coen brothers couldn’t have written the scene any better.

Surprised that there was nothing obvious, one officer asked me to open the glove compartment. Search warrants be damned, they had likely cause with this hippie-looking kid.

I can’t say I wasn’t anxious, because I was—but I had calm assurance that I wasn’t carrying anything that day.

Popping down the glove compartment door, and seeing nothing obvious, the officers were clearly disappointed. I can’t

The author, around the time that this story takes place.

remember if they even told me why I was stopped, but the message was clear: They wanted to bust me for drugs that day.

These times were clearly on my mind as I recently visited, for the first time ever, the Substance Cannabis Market on NE Empire Avenue in Bend. Grateful Dead’s lyrics from “Truckin” ran through my head as I pulled into the parking lot.

“Lately it occurs to me what a loooong, strange trip it’s been….”

Back in the day I wasn’t pulling into a retail parking lot to purchase legal weed; I was discretely meeting a friend of a friend in a park or back alley.

The “ounces” of weed we purchased were always in rolled-up plastic baggies, not the factory-sealed shiny zippered packages that Substance displays. And THC content? We now know that to be very low compared to today’s cannabis.

Stu Eliot, the very helpful budtender at Substance, explained that he asks customers what kind of experience they’re looking for.

“Are you looking for a mellow high, or more intense one?”

Shoot, in the late ‘60s all we wanted was to get high. We had no idea where the weed was coming from, what the THC content was…and infused with CBD? WTH? New to the world of legal weed, I just had to ask Eliot if I was an anomaly—a senior who wandered into the store to impart “weed memories from the old days”?

“No sir, (“sir” is always a reinforcement that you’re old) over half our customers who visit our three stores are older folks,” Eliot said reassuringly.

For Americans who “became experienced” (from Jimi Hendrix’s song “Are You Experienced”) in the ‘60s and ‘70s, coming to grips with legal cannabis shopping can be daunting, but Substance’s brochure provided some reassurance: “A community retailer that provides safe access to cannabis in a judgement-free environment.”And interestingly, some things never change. Cash-only was the norm back in the ‘60s—and largely still is today.

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Book with code CLOCDN. Valid for Deschutes, Jefferson & Crook County residents with Photo ID.

WINE & CUISINE STROLL

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GUEST ROOM/STROLL PACKAGES AVAILABLE

FEATURING WASHINGTON WINES

PLINY THE ELDER

Join us Saturday, December 14, 12:00pmâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:00pm for tastings from Washington wineries, creative bites and live music. Tickets available on Eventbrite.

Try the #1 beer in America for over 7 years at Twisted River Tavern. Available now, get it while it lasts!

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