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This issue is jam packed! It has plenty of holiday cheer – a look at our resident DJ’s holiday album picks, a chat with an organizer of SantaCon and a host of holiday events in the calendar, for example – but it’s also chock full of news. Read about how smaller houses could incur a smaller fee in building with proposed changes to SDCs in News, and then check out this week’s Feature on the effort to create “Climate Friendly Communities” in Bend. Plus, learn about the new podcast centered on McMenamins lore in Craft, and get some friendly advice on coping with the holidays as a couple in this week’s Column. There may be “so many stories, so little time,” but hey, you have a few quality minutes for some quality local journalism, right?

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sk the average person about Bend’s biggest challenges and near the top of the list will almost always be housing. The combo of a sprawl-limiting Urban Growth Boundary, high labor costs and a desirable place to live mean that housing prices are at a premium in Bend. That combo also means that when developers find a plot of land to build on inside the city limits, they’re often looking to maximize every available inch. Those are the human and economic pressures in this scenario.

But, as always, there’s another type of pressure: the environmental one.

When developers raze a large lot to build housing, leaving no vegetation – let alone any trees at all – we lose crucial tools that store carbon, create shade, provide wildlife habitat and so much more. It’s because of those losses that the City of Bend recently created a committee tasked with updating the City’s tree regulation codes.

That committee voted this past week on a set of new recommendations that would aim to see fewer large trees razed during the development of multi-family housing and commercial buildings. Those who consider the environment on equal footing to housing and humanitarian causes have long been concerned about the number of trees Bend was losing to development and sought a solution. And while the work the committee has done in the name of preserving trees should be commended, what emerged in the recommendations was a compromise that, to the environmentalists among us, may have been a bit too much.

The committee’s recommendations, now in the hands of the Bend Planning Commission, are somewhat limited.

The recommendations would apply to any development requiring a site plan review – residential developments

with more than five units, buildings of over 5,000 square feet and additions to existing buildings among them — and not necessarily to the construction of single-family, duplexes or tri and fourplexes. That already throws developers a mighty big bone.

Developers will have to inventory all trees that are 6 inches or wider in diameter and will have to either keep 20% of the trees that are 20 inches or wider in diameter, or keep 25% of the diameter at breast height of all inventoried trees or just simply replant trees or pay a fee if they can’t preserve the trees.

That may sound like progress – but when looking at recent developments, it appears to reflect what is already being done. The committee took a look at eight recent developments that would have met the criteria under the proposed code changes, and found that among them, most were already preserving the number of trees that would be required under the updated code.

The committee discussed a preservation threshold of 25% or 30% of trees, but ended up going with the lowest amount discussed, 20%.

It's disappointing to see that, after months of discussion, what emerged from the recommendations is something of a status quo. Developers can still cut down big trees en masse – those massive sinks of carbon – and in their place potentially put small non-native trees that will take 20 years or more to equal the size of the massive ones they cut down. On average, Ponderosa pines grow about .47 inches in diameter each year – meaning it would take the average Ponderosa about 40 years to grow to a size that makes a significant impact on climate change.

In Bend, money doesn’t grow on trees, but you can use it to cut them down.

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CHAVEZ-DEREMER’S RECKLESS VOTING RECORD

ALTERNATIVE FACTS When I first heard Kelly Anne Conway, Trump spokesperson, utter the phrase “Alternative facts” I sniggered.

Alternative facts are lies, obviously.

Unfortunately, what was crystal clear to me was murky to others. So murky, in fact, that State GOP leaders from Georgia to Nevada and beyond prepared official documents in 2020 purporting those state’s electors were pledged to Trump.

Whether these individuals bought into the crazy notion that Trump actually won the state’s 2020 contest or merely chose to believe in a set of

“alternative facts” I can’t say. But these people BROKE THE LAW. Alternative facts aren’t facts at all, as they will learn when their sentences are handed down.

The sooner Americans ditch the information bubbles they inhabit and recognize the difference between journalism and infotainment, the better. Democracy depends on it.

—Mary Krakow

RE: THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE IN PALESTINE. GUEST OPINION, 11/30 Gary Leiser’s “The Cycle of Violence in Palestine” features 17 lies. Ignorance fuels hatred among conservatives and liberals, but since Leiser has a Ph.D., he’s not ignorant; he’s malevolent.

There should be no oxygen for antisemetism or Islamophobia! Palestine and Israel should be free!

Leiser’s first lie, “Israel attacked Syria and Egypt in June 1967,” is a lie of omission. The provocation for 1967’s Six Day War occurred when armies from Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, UAE, and Lebanon accumulated on Israel’s borders.

The 19 years since the UN formed Israel (and Jordan) in 1948 were spent hellbent on destroying Israel. If six heavily armed bullies surrounded an undersized kid and the kid lands the first punch, no one would say he started the fight.

Today, when people malign Israel as “occupiers,” they’re ignorantly referring to Egypt’s Gaza Strip, Syria’s Golan Heights and Jordan’s West Bank including East Jerusalem, all lost during that war. Israel also captured Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, but handed it all back in exchange for a peace treaty.

Israel comprises 1.6% of the Middle East’s 5 million square mile land mass while Jews comprise 1.4% of the region’s 483 million people. Israel isn’t Jewish imperialism, it’s a microscopic safe-space. Consider that the next time

you hear someone call Israelis genocidal occupiers.

Leiser says the “purpose” of “Zionism” is “to create an exclusive Jewish state in Palestine” that’s “against the wishes of the native people” via “ethnic cleansing.” But 1.7 million Muslim Arabs live in Israel. Arabs aren’t just “allowed” to live in Israel; they’re elected to the Knesset (Israel’s Congress) and serve in its Supreme Court. Oh, and the fact that it’s 5784 on the Jewish calendar and 1445 on the Islamic calendar tells us who the natives are.

In 1948, Israel’s first prime minister, Golda Meir—Arab nations have never elected a woman leader and four of them didn’t grant women suffrage until the 21st century—said, Israel “can forgive the Arabs for killing our children.

We cannot forgive them for forcing us to kill theirs. Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us.”

—Brian Yaeger

RE: 12/7/23 RESPONSE TO: ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS FIGHT APPROVAL OF NORTHWEST PIPELINE PROJECT. NEWS, 11/30 Let’s expand on Geoff’s 12/7/23 comments on gas pipeline safety. The 10-year (2013-22) average number of serious incidents on the 305,000 miles of U.S. gas transmission pipelines was 2.8 per year.

(The associated fatalities were 2.2 per year and injuries were 4.8 per year). On the GTN Xpress gas pipeline that runs 1377 miles from the BC-Idaho border

through Deschutes County into California, that would be a 0.0126 chance of a serious incident per year.

In 2019, in the USA there were 36,500 fatalities and 4.5 million injuries in motor vehicle accidents. Costing $340 billion or approximately $1035 per person.

Looks like there is more risk to driving than there is to transport natural gas to heat our homes.

—David White

Letter of the Week: Thanks for bringing up those statistics, David. The ones about driving fatalities are unacceptable, and one very good reason we Central Oregonians should continue to support a safer, more robust transportation and transit system that helps us all get out of our cars and around the region in less-dangerous and less-polluting ways. Me, I like riding bikes for transport and fun – but I’ve also lost two dear people to automobile fatalities in the last several years. One is too many.

—Nicole Vulcan

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Congresswoman Lori ChavezDeRemer voted to install Mike Johnson as speaker of the house to replace Kevin McCarthy. So what did her reckless vote give us?

Johnson, who is two heartbeats away from the presidency, played a leading role in the effort to overturn the 2020 election. Now he is releasing video footage of the insurrectionists who stormed the Capitol in an obstruction of justice move by blurring their faces so the Justice Department can’t identify them and bring more charges. In addition, he is on full display for his support of a White Christian Nationalist State which is violation of the First Amendment stating that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."

Chavez-DeRemer has been defeated twice by Oregon Representative, Janelle Bynum, who is running in the primary to take back the seat lost by Kurt Schrader. With this threat, is she trying to appear less reckless with her TV ads?

I’m not fooled.

— Dianne Crampton

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Southbound Left Turn on Third Street and Wilson Closure

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A closure on the southbound left turn at the intersection of Third Street and Wilson Avenue started on Dec. 8 and is expected to remain closed until June 2024. The closure will allow the City to fix a technical issue with the traffic signal, preserving the function and efficiency of the signal system.

Vehicles will be rerouted south on Third Street, east on Reed Market Road and north on Ninth Street. People are advised to follow designated detour routes.

Bend Entrepreneurs Donate Snowboard Company to OSUCascades The founders of Bend-based snowboard company SnoPlanks, James Nicol and Ryan Holmes, donated their business to OSU-Cascades, giving students an opportunity to receive hand-on experience in running a business.

OSU-Cascades plans to operate the company through a new project called SnoPlanks Academy, which will incorporate brand leadership and management into student academics.

“This is the next, best possible chapter for SnoPlanks, to pass the brand along to future generations and see its reinvention,” said James Nicol, one of the company’s founders. Holmes and Nicol

created SnoPlanks in 2012, offering sustainable, bamboo-made snowboards.

“SnoPlanks Academy will provide students resume-building experiences – from product design and supply chain management to financial analysis and go-to-market execution – that employers look for,” said team member and OSU-Cascades business instructor Todd Laurence.

The intersection at Neff Road and Purcell Boulevard opened on Monday, Dec. 11 after a long closure. The City advises people to still use caution, as contractors complete sidewalks, landscaping and other finishing touches.

People can expect intermittent lane shifts with flaggers. The new intersection added separate left-turn lanes, new southbound and westbound right turn lanes, street lighting, wider shared-use paths and improved the pedestrian corridor.

The intersection, which was supposed to open in the fall, was delayed after crews found old infrastructure remnants under the road.

“The upgrades at Neff and Purcell create a safer intersection for everyone,” said Mayor Melanie Kebler. “I’m excited that we are completing this important north-south connection.”

—Julianna LaFollette

- Cost of System Development Charges for a small house versus a large house, under a new proposed fee structure for SDCs at the City of Bend. From News, “Bend Considers Changes to System Development Charges”

- Kevin Young, senior urban planner with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, from this week’s Feature story on ClimateFriendly Communities

The proposed changes are aimed at creating better fee transparency and keeping up with City goals

By Julianna LaFollette

Neff-Purcell Intersection Open

$16,139/$31,080

“We've got a housing crisis going on, too, and part of the reason is that we've gotten really good at building some of the most expensive housing products available, which are single family detached homes on larger lots.”

Bend Considers Changes to System Development Charges

In Josephine County, the area library is seeking legal action to prevent residents of that area from opting out of the library's tax district. As Jefferson Public Radio reports, Josephine County commissioners allowed a couple in Grants Pass to be removed from the tax district after the couple alleged they do not benefit from the library’s services. Several other people have since asked commissioners there to remove them as well.

The library, concerned about the precedent this sets, is filing an injunction to prevent the withdrawals.

Over in Portland, Gov. Tina Kotek and the Central City Task Force on Monday presented their recommendations for addressing public drug use and homelessness in downtown Portland, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports. Among the recommendations: more police officers, tax breaks for businesses and bans on public drug use — an item that will require approval by the legislature.

—Compiled by Nicole Vulcan

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he City of Bend is proposing changes to the fees it charges developers for adding new buildings. The methodology and code updates would lower fees for some while increasing fees for others, based on factors such as house size and building types.

SDCs help pay for growth-related infrastructure through development. The fees help cover the cost of new transportation, sewer and water systems.

The City proposed these updates to enhance transparency, recover growth costs and align with Council priorities, such as housing production, housing affordability and complete communities.

According to Sarah Hutson, senior management analyst for the City of Bend, these charges are overdue for an update. “What often precipitates a methodology update is infrastructure master plan updates,” said Hutson. The recently updated water and transportation master plans prompted changes to SDCs, to stay in line with the City’s goals.

This update would change how residential SDCs are calculated, basing fees on the size of a home. For housing, fees are currently the same across the board at $21,760. The update would create a tiered system, charging people with smaller homes lower rates and those with larger homes higher rates. With the new code, a house between 600 and 1,200 square feet would incur $16,139 in SDCs. For a home larger than 3,000 square feet, the charges would increase to $31,080.

“By scaling it, we think that there will be alignment with Council’s priorities around housing production

and affordability, because less of that cost gets passed on to the consumer,” said Hutson.

The updates would give affordable housing developments a complete exemption from water, sewer and transportation SDCs. They would also encourage denser, less car-dependent buildings by offering a 30% lower transportation SDC for these types of properties in the core part of the city. Hutson added that this update, the urban rate area, wouldn’t increase rates outside of that area.

City leaders hope to streamline fees for commercial properties. With the current SDC system, commercial buildings are assigned fees based on where they fall in 60 different categories, determined by the building usage. The proposed changes would lower the number of categories and keep the fees consistent for water, sewer and transportation charges in all categories.

The proposed changes mean certain types of development might see higher SDCs while some might see lower.

“Everything is based on data. We’re consistently looking at it across the board and using the best data that we have available,” said Hutson. “In doing so, because it had been a while since we last updated these SDCs, you’re going to see some changes as a result.”

Following the Dec. 6 work session, the City will hold a public hearing on SDC changes on Jan. 17 and is set to implement the new fee schedule on July 1.

“We realized it’s a pretty cumbersome system, so we’re making an effort to make it easier for folks and reduce some of that complexity and that administrative burden on both sides,” said Hutson.

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Years After Initial Complaints, Residents Still Cite Safety Concerns Over Nearby Hunting Zone

People in southwest Sunriver call for a closing of a nearby hunting area, seeing no resolution after nearly four years Courtesy U.S. Forest Service

For years now, some Sunriver residents have had concerns about waterfowl hunters shooting too close to their homes.

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hunting zone in an area southwest of Sunriver, along the upper Deschutes River, continues to worry residents who live in the nearby neighborhoods. The group, Big River Safety Corridor, has been working with city and county officials since before 2019 to get the hunting area closed, citing safety issues due to the close proximity to houses.

Today, as more people move to the area, residents are becoming increasingly worried.

Sue Abilein, a resident in the neighborhood, has lived in the area full-time since 2017. “I was home one day and I heard shots. I looked out and there was a guy, a hunter, right across from our house. He was out of bounds,” said Abilein. When she went out to tell him he was out of bounds, he fired again, right in front of her. “That’s how this whole thing started.”

The hunting zone, from Maxwell Bridge to Forest Acres, is a popular waterfowl hunting spot right along the river. The hunting boundaries, according to several residents, are very small, making it very easy for hunters to go out of bounds and closer to their homes.

I found a BB [last] Saturday on my deck. They are hitting our homes, they’ve hit our homes for years,” said Karyl Gothe, a resident and member of BRSC. The group brought the issue to Deschutes County Commissioners in 2019. Commissioners told BRSC that the hunting zone fell under the U.S. Forest Services jurisdiction. BRSC sent the USFS a 50-page report, stating their issues, including images and testimonies from neighbors.

Since then, the Forest Service visited the site several times, according to Gothe, and put signs up, alerting hunters to be aware of nearby homes.

“There are a couple of bends in the Deschutes River that are open to waterfowl hunting,” said Kevin Larkin, the deputy forest supervisor of the Deschutes National Forest who has worked with BRSC members. “A number of homes have gone up in that area over the years that are close, so what we’ve done is gone out to make sure that we have proper signage posted,” said Larkin.

USFS regulations allow for shooting no closer than 150 yards from any structure. The signs act as a

caution to hunters, letting them know the boundaries, and that they are approaching homes. The signs are posted throughout the boundaries of that zone.

Abilein mentioned, since the hunting zone is small, there are several people who end up going out of bounds, illegally hunting in areas too close to homes.

“I don’t dispute that there have been either accidents or bad actors,” said Larkin, adding that the USFS, along with its partners, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, have a regular presence there.

However, to close the area, Larkin said they would need to see a large community support toward restricting hunting. “It’s still a place that hunting can be done safely,” said Larkin. “We don’t want to punish the people who are following the rules and are doing things safely.”

Abilein noted the growth in the neighborhood and in the surrounding population, bringing more people living and recreating near the hunting zone.

“We still see people in kayaks going up and down the river and if they don’t know there a hunting area, they could be injured very easily,” said Abilein.

A law passed in 2019, the Dingle Act, encouraging the expansion and continuation of hunting and recreational shooting. “There are clauses for how to go about doing shooting closures; they are extraordinarily complicated,” said Larkin. These clauses are designed to make sure that an area is only closed if there is a broad community consensus. Larkin said it almost requires unanimity, making putting in those closures a very difficult process to work through.

“We will continue to stay open to those conversations, but we just haven’t found that level of community support that would cause us to think it’s time to really move a more formal proposal forward,” said Larkin.

While the process may be difficult, BRSC members plan to continue to fight to close this hunting zone. “It’s not about the right to bear arms, it’s about being responsible and doing the right thing, which is to go a little bit further away,” said Gothe. “Like I said back in 2019, it’s truly an accident waiting to happen. Why are we waiting?”

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eschutes County commissioners approved the purchase of a triplex on SE Wilson Avenue in Bend to provide housing for clients of Adult Parole and Probation. The site aims to have its first residents moving in at the start of January 2024.

In August, county commissioners gave approval for the Adult Parole and Probation division to select a provider to purchase and operate a property that will create short-term shelter and long-term housing for male convicts and sex offenders.

The Request for proposal was awarded to Free on the Outside, a nonprofit with over 15 years of experience in offering transitional housing in Oregon.

According to a report from the Dec. 6 meeting, about 25 men with sex offense conditions are chronically homeless, making it difficult for them to find housing, find employment or continue treatment.

The Adult Parole and Probation division was awarded just over $1 million in grant funds, as part of Gov. Kotek’s Emergency Order to expand low-barrier shelter capacity. According to a report, the final purchase price is not expected to exceed $825,000.

The property is 0.18 acres and includes three units.

Free On The Outside plans to close on the property around Dec. 15. The units were occupied as of Dec. 6, but at least one tenant has agreed to vacate by Dec. 15 to allow for the closing.

The program hopes to provide housing for this population to create stability and increase public safety.

The shelter would also make the process of supervision and support easier for adult parole and probation officers.

Free On The Outside and Deschutes County Community Justice handed out flyers to 25 residences near the southeast property on Nov. 27. The flyer, which detailed project goals and information, allows residents to contact Free On The Outside with any questions or concerns regarding the shelter.

According to the report, most occupants who received the flyer had no questions during the visit.

“Staff from both agencies will monitor and respond to any additional feedback or questions,” read a statement from the Dec. 6 report.

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Lugares en la comunidad para encontrar a Santa

Bend considera cambios a las tarifas al desarrollo del sistema

Por / By Armando Borrego Traducido Por/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido Por/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

Santa llega al centro de eventos Coco’s Kids Comparta chocolate caliente y galletas, y tómese fotos con Santa Claus mientras que los duendes reparten regalos a los niños. Las fotos con Santa Claus serán gratuitas, también puede traer su propia cámara. El Sábado, 16 de diciembre de 10am a 2pm en CK Bingo Hall y el centro de eventos sobre la calle 905 SW Rimrock Wy., Ste. 101., Redmond. El evento también ofrece una zona para tomar selfies para que los participantes e influencers capturen la magia de las fiestas navideñas.

Fotos con Santa Esta sesión fotográfica con Santa Claus la organiza la tienda de mascotas Muddy Hut Pet en colaboración con Candice Fuller de Remax Key Properties y ofrece un espacio alegre para crear eternos recuerdos junto con sus seres queridos. 16

de diciembre, de 3 a 6pm en la tienda de mascotas Muddy Hut Pet Store localizada en 56825 Venture Ln., #110. Sunriver Navidad en el Oxford Con el espíritu navideño, “Christmas at the Oxford,” ofrece una chispa de alegría y conmovedora serie de Jazz en Oxford 2023-2024. Esta presentación de dos días ofrece happy hour, deliciosa comida y cena para los asistentes. Todos están invitados a participar en la decoración de galletas y a que se tomen fotos con Santa Claus. 17 de diciembre de 3pm a 6pm, 18 de diciembre a las 6pm en Oxford Hotel. 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend.

La tierra de Santa Este año SantaLand ofrece increíbles fiestas navideñas incluyendo las fotos con Santa y un buzón Express del Polo Norte para aquellas cartas que se necesitan enviar de manera urgente a San Nicolas. Santa estará en el Old Mill District de viernes a domingo, del 15 al 17 de diciembre de 11am a 5pm y de jueves a sábado del 21 al 23 de diciembre de 11am a 5pm en 450 SW Powerhouse Ste. 403, Bend.

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a ciudad de Bend propone cambios en las tarifas que les cobra a los constructores por agregar nuevos edificios. Las adaptaciones de la metodología y el código bajarían las tarifas y aumentarían las cuotas para otros, basado en factores como el tamaño de una casa y los tipos de edificio.

Los cambios al desarrollo del sistema (SDCs por sus siglas en inglés) ayudan a pagar por la infraestructura relacionada al crecimiento a través del desarrollo. Las tarifas ayudan a cubrir el costo de nuevos sistemas de transporte, el alcantarillado y el agua.

La ciudad propuso estos informes para mejorar la transparencia, recuperar los costos de crecimiento y adaptarse a las prioridades del consejo, como la construcción de viviendas, viviendas accesibles y a las comunidades enteras.

Según Sarah Hutson, gerente analista de la ciudad de Bend, estos cargos ya deberían haberse actualizado. Houston dijo que “lo que a menudo precipita la actualización de la metodología son las actualizaciones del plan maestro de infraestructura.” Los planes maestros

del agua y el transporte actualizados recientemente dieron lugar a los cambios a los SDCs, para mantenerse en eje con los objetivos de la ciudad.

Esta actualización cambiaría la forma en que se calculan los SDCs residenciales, basando las tarifas en el tamaño de una casa. Para la vivienda, las tarifas son actualmente las mismas en todos los ámbitos, $21,760. La actualización crearía un sistema escalonado, cobrando tarifas más bajas a las personas con casas más pequeñas y tarifas más altas para aquellos con casas más grandes.

Con el nuevo código, una casa entre los 600 a 1200 pies cuadrados generaría $16,139 en SDCs. Para una casa de más de 3,000 pies cuadrados, las tarifas aumentarían a los $31,080.

Después de la reunión de trabajo del 6 de diciembre, la ciudad llevará a cabo, el 17 de enero, una audiencia pública sobre los cambios de SDC y esta programado que se implemente el nuevo programa de tarifas el 1 de julio.

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Exploring Climate Friendly Communities

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Cars and trucks still rule the streets of Bend, but future development looks to lessen the vehicle habit in some neighborhoods.

Bend is evaluating areas in the city to designate walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods to reduce dependence on cars

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olan Bradford was one of the first residents to move into a completely car-free community in the U.S. – Culdesac Tempe in Arizona. Bradford, a self-proclaimed urban planning enthusiast, jumped at the opportunity to live in the community after learning about it through social media. He sees this type of neighborhood as the future and wanted to be a part of that.

“You can see that it's what a lot of cities are starting to push for. I think that within the next 20 years, this will absolutely become more commonplace,” said Bradford.

“It's just about changing the culture with all of that.”

Culdesac sits in a large, car-centric city. The innovative neighborhood, however, offers opportunities to use other means of transportation besides a car, as well as a number of amenities within walking distance. It has a restaurant, a bike shop, a grocery store, a coffee shop, office spaces, open space and a variety of housing options.

If this type of community is the future, then Oregon is already ahead of the curve. Bend is among the cities in Oregon creating walkable, connected communities, called Climate Friendly Areas, that allow people to live, work and meet most of their daily needs without having to rely on a car. This plan would give residents a chance to live in a complete community and work to reduce carbon emissions, helping the City and state meet its climate and housing goals.

Climate Goals The City’s push to create CFAs comes out of the state’s Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules, adopted in 2022. CFEC sets new and amended rules that change how development and transportation gets built, attempting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The rules apply to Oregon cities with populations over 50,000, encouraging the creation of denser areas and safer mobility options to allow people to make their daily trips by walking, biking and riding public transit, resulting in fewer carbon emission from car travel.

According to the Department of Land Conservation and Development, nearly 36% of climate pollution comes from transportation. Kevin Young, senior urban planner with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, said Oregon is off-track in its efforts to reduce how often and how far Oregonians need to drive to get around.

“Land use changes can be one of the most significant efficiencies that we can make — when you can create situations where people live and work in close proximity and are less dependent on the vehicle trips,” said Young. “That's why this whole zoning initiative is an important part of the work.”

This is a courtyard in Culdesac, a car-free community in Tempe, Arizona.

These changes, however, don’t happen overnight.

Oregon cities are encouraged to find locations that will support walkable communities and amend building regulations. Changing what building type is allowed in a certain area will encourage CFA development, including taller buildings, higher-density housing, high-quality sidewalks and bike lanes and transit access.

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Bend is still in the early phases of this process, but City staff have identified 10 possible areas around the city to build one or multiple CFAs, according to Elyse Vukelich, an associate planner with the City of Bend’s Growth Management department. Some of the most viable areas, based on Bend’s study, include commercial areas in the central area of Bend.

Locations where a CFA could be most successful, according to Young, tend to be downtown areas or neighborhood centers with easy access to public transit. An area with good pedestrian and bicycle transit connectivity would make developing a CFA easier and more viable.

Examples of this in the city, Vukelich said, include downtown Bend and areas on the west side, such as the apartment complex The Hixon, which has a mix of uses including housing and commercial. Several areas currently in Bend meet a lot of CFA standards, allowing a mix of buildings in one area.

Developments already underway in Bend, such as the mixed-use apartment buildings near the Box Factory, and the Platform, where the old Les Schwab Tire location was located, help Bend increase this type of development.

“CFAs don’t make sense in your standard single-family neighborhood in Bend. They are supposed to be places that are destinations,” said Vukelich.

As part of the CFA requirement, the City of Bend drafted a CFA study report, assessing various locations for CFAs in the city. “When we started this process in November 2022, the process was really focused on data and community engagement,” said Vukelich. The City will continue to receive feedback from the public to determine the best area. The City held an open house on Nov. 7 and included several members of city boards and groups such as the Central Oregon Community College LatinX college prep program, Avanza, in its engagement process after conducting the study.

The study assessed 10 different areas in Bend, noting their strengths and weaknesses, looking at factors such as existing land use requirements and connectivity. The study also looked at the possibility of displacement in certain areas, pushing out lower-income residents due to development.

According to Vukelich, the CFEC rules built the consideration of displacement into its requirements.

The City’s study mapped out areas most at risk of displacement. “We came up with a list of strategies that would promote housing city-wide, but a few that are specific to CFA that would ideally mitigate displacement,” said Vukelich.

Since CFAs are most suitable in areas with high commercial development, displacement may not be a major factor. This is because of how neighborhoods have traditionally been built across the country.

“We're battling 50 years or more of single-use zoning, which has been kind of the standard practice in America for a long time,” said Young with ODLCD. These practices tend to spread out types of development, building residential neighborhoods in one area of a city and jobs, schools and services in another. It also forces people to be more dependent on cars, making them the most convenient way for people to get around. In 2019, Oregon took a big step toward ending this practice by passing House Bill 2001, eliminating exclusive single-family zoning across the state.

“I'm not saying that single family subdivisions all need to go away,” said Young. “What I think we're trying to do is to navigate a change where we move away from that sort of monoculture of uses and kind of explore areas that allow for greater mix and for lifestyles that are less dependent on vehicle trips.”

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An Emphasis on Equity One of the state’s main goals in creating CFAs is to create more equitable communities, which includes the creation of more affordable housing. “We've got a housing crisis going on, too, and part of the reason is that we've gotten really good at building some of the most expensive housing products available, which are single family detached homes on larger lots,” said Young. “So, housing is less and less affordable.”

According to Young, the state is addressing this by encouraging a greater variety of housing types, ideally creating affordable home ownership and rental opportunities. CFA rules call for a mix of multifamily and attached single family housing, built close together, which Young said promotes affordability.

As much as cities hope to encourage affordability, it’s not always up to them. Vukelich noted that while Bend is focused on creating more affordable housing, it can’t control the private market. Therefore, developers have the ability to set the rent where they see fit, if they decide to build in an area.

Market forces also often dictate the speed at which commercial spaces get built. In northeast bend, people in the newly built Petrosa neighborhood were sold on a “complete community” with shops and a grocery store within walking distance. But, as the Source Weekly reported on Nov. 15, the commercial component of the development was stalled.

Walkable communities, like downtown areas, are also typically more expensive. Young brought up the Pearl District in Portland as a good example of a walkable, mixed-use area that isn’t affordable. A major reason for this is the cost of building parking, according to Timothy Smith with Sera Design, a sustainable architecture and urban design and planning company based in Portland.

Parking options in less dense areas, near offices, shopping malls or houses, are much easier, since developers can build the cheapest kind of parking – surface level parking lots.

Walkable dense communities create the need for more expensive parking structures, like above or belowground parking garages. “Somebody has to pay for those parking spaces and guess who it is — it's people who are

going to buy the house, so the cost goes up,” said Smith.

One of the CFEC requirements is to eliminate parking mandates, giving cities options when it comes to how much parking is required in a certain area. Bend adopted new parking minimum rules on Jan. 18. With these new rules, cities could build a walkable community with little to no parking, which according to Smith, would bring down the cost of housing.

By encouraging other means of transportation in a CFA, Smith argued it also can reduce cost of living, eliminating the need for a car or multiple cars, saving money by biking, walking or riding public transit.

A Walkable Future The City of Bend will decide on a CFA location over the course of the next few years. According to Vukelich, 2025 is the earliest that would happen. The City has an online open house on its website, along with its full CFA study report, to allow people to provide input into selecting and developing a CFA. On Dec. 20, City staff will present their findings from the study at a City Council work session. After that, they will submit the study to the state by Dec. 31.

“Oregon is really leading the nation in this kind of thinking, and there are many places that are waiting to see how it turns out here before they may even try it in their own state. We're kind of like the pilot program,” said Smith.

The team at Culdesac, the first car-free community in the U.S., sees other states eventually following suit.

The organization thinks car-free neighborhoods can suceed all over the country. While two projects may not look exactly the same, these developments create a variety of solutions, giving residents more mobility options.

According to a Culdesac representative, close to 60% of people want to live in a walkable neighborhood.

At this point in time, only 8% do. The organization sees the demand in almost every sprawling city and hopes to see more development like this.

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Revel in local music! This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore. Enjoy the show on Wed., Dec. 13, 7pm at the Tower Theatre.

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JENNY DON’T AND THE SPURS CALL OF THE ROAD

Jenny Don’t and The Spurs formed in 2012 and have kept a relentless pursuit of recording and tour schedules. The band’s live sets fuse soulful country music with garage-band energy, providing a high-spirited show for all on Sat., Dec. 16, 7-10pm. The Belfry. 302 E. Main Ave., Sisters. $20.

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UNITY EVENT VOCAL PLAY-SHOP WITH CIRCLE-SONGS AND MORE CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY BUILDING

Enjoy a sing-along and chant event with Rafe Pearlman, recent winner of the Orcas Center Theatre Residency. This event is welcome to all, no experience necessary on Thu., Dec. 14, 5pm at Unity Community of Central Oregon. $25.

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Celebrate the holiday season with this classic EDM dance party. Open Space Studios will host a photo booth, crafts and a comfortable lounge with an allstar lineup of local DJs for a 5-hour dance-fest on Sat., Dec. 16, 7pm at Open Space Event Studios. 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $12.

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Hailing from Spokane, Americana musician Matt Mitchell shares his lovely tunes steeped in the Pacific Northwest’s musical roots. Enjoy the show highlighting Mitchell’s latest album, “Ramona,'' on Thu., Dec. 14, 6pm at The Suttle Lodge and Boathouse. 13300 Hwy. 20, Sisters. $10.

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Paddlers start at the Tumalo Creek shop on the Deschutes River before floating/paddling through to the Old Mill District on Fri., Dec. 15, 4pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. 805 SW Industrial Wy., Ste. 6, Bend.

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Albums to add to your yuletide collection, courtesy of rock'n'roll DJ, “Ricky Lee”

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Back in the late 1980s, when the compact disc format was just blowing up, I started collecting Christmas CDs. I now have close to 70, along with a handful of vinyl albums.

So, I consider myself somewhat qualified to recommend some of my favorites, in no particular order.

These musical offerings are also good for celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and any other winter holidays.

HO, HO, HO, here we go!

See the extended version of this list on our website, bendsource.com.

Play them on CD, vinyl or even streaming – these holiday albums can help set the mood.

A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector (1963) This is the Holy Grail of rock ‘n’ roll Christmas albums, featuring The Ronettes, The Crystals, Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans, and Darlene Love’s “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home),” which is my all-time favorite rock ‘n’ roll Christmas song. I’m not alone, as many other artists have covered this classic. Fun fact: a 17-year-old Cher sings backup behind Darlene on this song.

Cher - Christmas (2023) To round out this festive circle of karma, Darlene Love sings backup on Cher’s fresh take on “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).” Other guests include Stevie Wonder, Michael Bublé, Tyga and Cyndi Lauper. This brand-new release — Cher’s first-ever Christmas album — includes holiday staples and some original tunes. “DJ Play a Christmas Song,” which leads off the album, just might become a new Christmas classic. Be sure to Cher this album with all your friends!

Ultimate Christmas Cocktails, Volumes 1-3 (1996) As part of the Capitol Ultra Lounge series, this is the motherlode of classic retro lounge Christmas tunes. Billy May, Lena Horne, Lou Rawls, Dean Martin, Peggy Lee, Nancy Wilson, Nat King Cole, Martin Denny, Sammy Davis, Jr. and many others. Just add cocktails and snow!

Reggae Christmas from Studio One (1992) There is a gaggle of reggae collections out there, but this old-school gem is my favorite, featuring Dillinger and the Brentford Harmonics, The Heptones, The Wailers featuring Bob Marley and Freddie McGregor. Irie stuff, mon!

The Three Suns - A Ding Dong Dandy Christmas (1959) This instrumental trio — two brothers and a cousin — from the New York City area, started its run in the 1940s.

The Three Suns will radiate smiles and festive fun! If you like a helping of heavy tuba with your classic Christmas tunes, this album is for you!

‘Tis The Season for Los Straitjackets!

(2002) Thirteen rockin’ Christmas instrumentals from everyone’s favorite luchalibre-mask-wearing combo. These guys can really bring it and they smash this yule log of mirth that will rock any holiday gathering.

Maybe This Christmas Tree - Various Artists (2004) A punky, new-wavy collection of tunes by artists including Lisa Loeb, The Polyphonic Spree, The Ravonettes and Death Cab For Cutie doing a strippeddown, but dramatic reading of “Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home).”

James Brown’s Funky Christmas (1995) Every holiday celebration can always use a little funk, and who better to bring it than the Godfather of Christmas, errrrrrrr, Soul, himself, Mister James Brown!

It’s Showtime! Get down with titles like, “Go Power at Christmas Time,” “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto,” “Soulful Christmas” and “Hey, America.”

A Six Degrees Collection: Christmas Remixed, Holiday Classics ReGrooved, Volumes 1-2 (2003) (2005) I love the originality of these two collections. Contemporary producers lay down their spin on holiday staples, resulting in extended, hip-hoppy, coolvibe remixes. Listen to tripped-out classic cuts by Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, Charles Brown, Duke Ellington and Mel Tormé like you’ve never heard them before.

Little Steven’s Underground Garage presents Christmas A Go Go (2008) A compilation of some of the coolest Christmas songs ever! Highlights include Keith Richards’ rocking take on the Chuck Berry chestnut, “Run Rudolph Run,” the Ramones’ “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight),” The Chevelles’ “Come All Ye Faithful Surfer Girls,” and Soupy Sales’ “Santa Claus is Surfin’ To Town.” This one promises you and yours a cool yule!

— Sitts' alter ego, Ricky Lee, hosts the weekly radio show, "Dig This!," 2-4pm Fridays, on High Desert Community Radio, KPOV FM (88.9) and streaming at kpov.org, where for the next two Fridays you can hear some of these songs.

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Silver Moon Brewing Chiggi Momo and Propper Jock Bend Oregon’s own Chiggi Momo and Popper Jock bring an indierock show to Silver Moon Brewing! 7-11pm.

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Volcanic Theatre Pub Watkins Glen and Bodhi Mojo Parallel 44 Presents celebrates 15 years with its 1300th show in Bend, Watkins Glen and Bodhi Mojo at Volcanic Theatre on Friday, Dec. 15. Owner and bandleader “Brother Gabe” Johnson’s 51 Birthday. Watkins Glen is undoubtedly Bend’s most beloved and respected improvisational jamband. 7pm. $15.

Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to some local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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

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

8-10pm. Free.

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Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 John Shipe Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday from 6-8pm. 6-8pm. Free.

Local band Palo Sopraño delivers provoking alt-indie songs with every chord and every harmony. Enjoy prodigious talent and a fresh musical perspective on Fri., Dec. 22, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

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Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thurs-

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes.

Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Grace Cooper Live

A special night of intimate live music with singer/ songwriter Grace Cooper. Backline Lounge opens at 4pm, and show starts around 6pm. All ages are welcome. 6-8pm. Free.

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

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

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

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

Kobold Brewing The Lair Trivia Come join for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! 7-8:30pm. Free.

Paul Eddy Paul Eddy of Magical Mystery Four, Long Tall Eddy and Juju Eyeball plays hits through the decades at this popular new pub on Reed Market. 5-7pm.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart

Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer!

6:30-8pm. Free.

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

Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+.

6:30pm. Free.

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

Volcanic Theatre Pub Cayucas and Matt Costa A return to musical roots is a time-honored tradition for many established artists who have endured for the better part of a decade.

Join Cayucas for a night that forms and shapes forward motion while perfecting a sound like no other. 8-11:59pm. $20.

14 Thursday The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint,

relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar.

6-8pm. Free.

Austin Mercantile Ghost of Brian Craig Solo

acoustic rock artist, Ghost of Brian Craig, will take center stage, playing a delightful repertoire that includes his original acoustic rock creations, timeless cover songs and a sprinkling of holiday magic with seasonal favorites. 4pm. Free.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Eqwine Wine Bar Open Mic Got a musical bone you’d like to share? Come to open mic night at Eqwine every Thursday at 7pm. Your first beer/cider is on the house if you take the stage. 7-9pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Open Mic Comedy Night Come tell your jokes, every 2nd Thursday of the month. All are welcome to perform. Sketch, improv and musical comedy encouraged also.

Second Thursday of every month, 7-9pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with Jeannie at the Hub City Bar and Grill.

9pm-Midnight. Free.

River’s Place The Silvermine An evening of Grateful Dead music with an acoustic flair.

6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

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

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series: Matt Mitchell Fireside Show Matt Mitchell will share tracks off his newest album “Ramona” along with other original songs. 6-8pm.

Unity Community of Central Oregon Unity Event Vocal Playshop with

Circlesongs and More Let’s come together to unlock the magic of voice. More info contact Clare Kubota at Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org 541-388-1569 5-7pm. $25.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Zappa Tribute, The Stinkfoot Orchestra Featuring Ray White Prepare to be blown away by this incredibly talented group of musicians! Join us on The ultimate 14-piece tribute to the legendary Frank Zappa, featuring Zappa alum Ray White, brought to you

by Parallel 44 Presents. & 7pm. $25.

15 Friday Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee.

No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.

Eqwine Wine Bar Friday Night Music Victor

Johnson A mix of oldies and originals with Victor Johnson on Dec. 15. 6-8pm.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards

Central Oregon Treasure-Kurt Silva Back at the Vineyard for a solo performance. Kurt Silva will play guitar and sing amazing vocals. Tonight he will entertain with a new duo! Kurt is the heart of many local groups, including Dry Canyon Stampede, Silverado, Grits ‘n’ Gravy and more! Adults $12. Children 12 and under free 5-8pm. $12.

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

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

music and dancing with a hardworking DJ making sure the party doesn’t stop. 9pm. Free.

Immersion Brewing SoMuchHouse: House Music and Community House music, dancing, community supporting local DJs and P.L.U.R 9pm. $10.

Austin Mercantile Saturday Afternoon Live

Music Austin Mercantile is now adding live music on Saturdays! Serving wine, beer, lite happy hour menu, gifts and home decor. Hope to see you soon! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

The Belfry Jenny Don’t and The Spurs Since their inception in 2012, the Spurs have kept a relentless schedule of recording and touring. With a decade of live appearances under their tooled-leather belts and the energy of their live set, this show is a must-see for anyone who enjoys spirited garage-infused country music. 7-10pm.

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

Cascade Lakes Pub on Century Live Music with Beverly Anderson End 2023 on a high note with a live performance from Beverly Anderson at the Pub on Century! Gather your crew, secure a table, grab a pint and soak in the fantastic tunes. It’s free and family-friendly.

5:30-7:30pm. Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

Speedway Sleeper Live looped atmospheric synth pop from one man act, Speedway Sleeper.

6-8pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy at Craft: Jasmine Rogers Jasmine Rogers is a comedian, artist, and dancer, originally from Phoenix, Arizona. Find Jasmine oversharing on her popular YouTube channel “Jazmataz," or twirling at Open Mics around Bend. Featuring Steve Harbor with Niko Smith and hosted by Katy Ipock. Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.

8-9:30pm.

Dice Ink Krampus Nights at Dice Ink Step into this captivating 10-minute immersive experience and capture a unique photo opportunity with Krampus, the mischievous counterpart of Jolly Saint Nick! 6, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8, 8:15, 8:30, 8:45 & 9pm. $22.69.

Eqwine Wine Bar Sagittarius Party A birthday party for all the fabulous Sagittarians of Redmond! This year’s theme is “Excessive Flamboyance” dress in your most opulent fit and come celebrate. Bring a non-perishable food or warm donation to support Redmond Collective Action and help someone who needs it most this winter. 6-10pm. Free.

Eqwine Wine Bar Saturday Music Spotlight Tony Buckman Get ready to party Saturday night at Eqwine Bar with Tony Buckman at the Sagittarius party! 7-9pm. Free.

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

Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff.

Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm.

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River’s Place Ghost of Brian Craig An evening

with this live acoustic rock soloist while he plays his original songs mixed with a great list of covers that are authentically produced and performed. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s

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

Free/GA, $10/early entry.

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Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm!

Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

Stoner R&B band, Killer Whale, blends Louisiana bayou blues with the laid-back west coast surf-rock on Fri., Dec. 22, 7-11pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards John

Denver Christmas Concert with John Hoover and The Mighty Quinns The annual John Denver Christmas Concert in the cozy tasting room. The Mighty Quinns perform a tribute to the songs, music and spiritual connection of John Denver. Adults $22. Children 12 and under. Free. 5-8pm. $22.

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

music and dancing with a hardworking DJ making sure the party doesn’t stop. 9pm. Free.

LOGE Bend Pray For Snow and Smores Come

and enjoy live DJ’s and free smores. Food trucks and beer will be available. Between Evergreens mobile Hot Wax and Ski Tuning will be on site and Happy Hour pricing on all beer! 3-6pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Ruckus Classic rock and popular dance tunes. 8-11pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill The Reputations

Classic Rock 8-11pm. Free.

On Tap Richard Taelour Live music in the heated tent with Richard Taelour 6-8pm.

Open Space Event Studios Jingle

Ball - 2023 Photo booth, crafts, comfy lounge and a local all-star lineup of some of Bend’s top DJs. “Funny formal” wear is encouraged. (Think: Tuxedo T-Shirt). Noon. $12.

Open Space Event Studios

Jingle Ball 2023 Everyone’s favorite EDM holiday party is back. This year’s event will be hosted at the swanky Open Space Studios, with extras including a photo booth, crafts and a comfy lounge.

A local all-star lineup of some of Bend’s top DJs, you can dance the night away with five hours of eclectic music. 7pm-1am.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions

Jefferson Hope Trio will perform amazing jazz standards. 6-8pm. Free.

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Silver Moon Brewing Austin Quatalbaum Quartet Quattlebaum, Southern Gent and Banjo Slinger, bring more to the table than just music. With his infectious smile and weird antics, he brings people together; encouraging camaraderie and building community. 7-11pm.

Silver Moon Brewing Via For Real and Hello Traitor A night of local independent punk rock 'n' roll. 7-10pm.

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

The Belfry “Christmas with the Eagles”

starring Motel Kalifornia Tribute show and audience sing-along. Full dancing experience comprised of the leaders of 2 of the West Coast's top-rated touring bands High Street and Precious Byrd. 7-10pm.

The Oxford Hotel Jazz at the Oxford – A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas The Oxford Hotel and the Bend community welcome Patrick Lamb to the 2023-2024 Jazz at the Oxford music festival! Patrick Lamb brings a family Christmas with the legendary music of Vince Guaraldi.

6-7pm. $65.

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

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

The Oxford Hotel Jazz at the Oxford – A Patrick

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

Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas The Oxford Hotel and the Bend community welcome Patrick Lamb to the 2023-2024 Jazz at the Oxford music festival!

Patrick Lamb brings a family Christmas with the legendary music of Vince Guaraldi. 6-7pm. $65.

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Come get in the Christmas spirit as we cover some of the favorite Christmas movies! Which ones? Check bevelbeer.com. Dress to impress by wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater, and you just might win a prize for people’s choice! Teams of 6 people max!

Top three teams win Bevel gift cards! 6-9pm. Free.

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

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Bunk and Brew

Open Mic Monday Please join on Monday evenings from 6-8pm for Open Mic Monday in the Yard at Bunk and Brew. Guaranteed 3 songs/15 minutes.

Covers or originals. Minors welcome. Food and beverage on site. Sign up at 5:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night and

Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper

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

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy

River’s Place Ghost of Brian Craig This spe-

Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm.

Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions.

7-8:30pm. Free.

cial evening features an awesome mix of original acoustic rock compositions, timeless cover songs to sing along to and a sprinkling of holiday magic with seasonal favorites. 5-7pm. Free.

your favorite board game or borrow one! Every Monday is Game Night! Pair a Bottle of wine with a selection of Charcuterie Boards and get $5 off Whites or $10 off Reds. Fun times and great wines! Cheers! 2-9pm. Free.

The Oxford Hotel Jazz at the Oxford – A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas The Oxford Hotel and the Bend community welcome Patrick Lamb to the 2023-2024 Jazz at the Oxford music festival! Patrick Lamb brings a family Christmas to you with the legendary music of Vince Guaraldi. 3-4pm. $65.

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

The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Bottles and Boards - Game Night Grab

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

Open Mic Enjoy Beertown Comedy Open Mic every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing!

Sign-up starts at 6:30pm and closes at 7pm, when the show starts. They have 15, five minute spots available. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic

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

6-8pm. Free.

Immersion Brewing Last Call Trivia sponsored by Avid Cider Co. Avid Cider and Immersion are joining forces to host Last Call Trivia!

Grab your friends and family and head down to Immersion. Various categories with prizes and swag to win. Zorba the Greek food truck will be on hand for grub. Come stretch your brain! 6:308:30pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios The Roundabouts Improv - A Comedy Show! Join The Roundabouts for an evening of laughter and to experience the entertaining art of improv. Really fun improv shows for only $15. 7-9pm. $15.

Open Space Event Studios The Roundabouts Improv | A Comedy Show! Join The Roundabouts for an evening of laughter and experience the entertaining art of improv. Really fun improv shows for only $15. Doors at 7pm.

Show at 7:30pm. 7-8pm.

River’s Place Bingo Night Have fun, win money and help out a local nonprofit organization. In December, play for The Rawley Project, and help dogs that may be suffering from a life of cruelty, neglect and/or abandonment. Cards $1-$5. 6-8pm.

Ski Inn Taphouse and Hotel Barringer

and Baker Bob Baker, electric violin, and Mark Barringer, guitar and vocals perform their unique arrangements of music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. 6-8pm. Free.

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

7-9pm. Free.

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CALENDAR MUSIC

Central Oregon Youth Orchestra 2023 Winter Concert Revel in local music!

This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore. Dec. 13, 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend.

Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $16-$21.

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next event in the HDCM Concert series continues with the Kaplan Duo. Made up of one of the leading violinists of his generation Mark Kaplan, and Yamaha Artist David Kaplan, this father/son duo has concertized and performed in numerous chamber music series throughout the country.

Dec. 15, 7:30-9pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-306-3988. info@highdesertchambermusic. com. $10-$48.

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Know Gather - Caroling by Central Oregon Mastersingers Enjoy traditional

carols and fun arrangements of holiday classics by an ensemble of the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Founded in 2005, Central Oregon Mastersingers comprises many of the area’s finest singers who share a common passion for the best in choral music. Dec. 13, 12:15-12:45pm.

Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Portland Cello Project: Under the Mistletoe with Saeeda Wright The eclectic

and innovative ensemble returns to debut its new, and first, holiday show, “Under the Mistletoe.” Dec. 17, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@ towertheatre.org. $26 - $51 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee).

The Queen’s Cartoonists Live music with vintage cartoons! These charismatic and comedic musicians perfectly synchronize soundtracks and sound effects to half a dozen festive animated short films. “Holiday Hurrah” includes an interactive game show. Dec. 16, 2pm.

Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $26 - $36 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee).

Voices Rising ~ Big Sing! A singing

celebration for all. Join Kira Seto and the Voices Rising community choir for an afternoon of transportive, enchanting and connective group harmony singing. All voices welcome! Donation pricing. Dec. 17, 3-5pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-728-3872. kira.is.singing@gmail.com.

DANCE

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm.

Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing

arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Tuesdays, 5:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-In.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in.

Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

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OUTDOOR EVENTS

Geminids Meteor Shower Starlight Snowshoe Tour Cruising on snowshoes under

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer with the Oregon Judicial Department’s Citizen Review Board Oregon’s Foster Care Review Program

Electronic dance artist Kendoll blends the boundaries of EDM utilizing heavy UK grooves and traditional bassline house. Have a drink and dance your socks off at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Fri., Dec. 22 at 8pm.

Soulful Sunday Community Dance

Sunday is a perfect time to step on to the dance floor, being in the temple of our bodies, moving as prayer. Inspire and be inspired through movement, dance, poetry, pause and community. Sun, Dec. 17, 10-11:30am, Fri, Dec. 22, 10-11:30am. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20-$25.

FILM EVENTS

Factotum Cinema presents “Unpaid Overtime” “Unpaid Overtime” is the most

recent release by Factotum Cinema! Rider meet ‘n’ greet at 4pm. Movie at 4:30pm. Food trucks, s’mores, drinks and raffle. Dec. 14, 4-6pm. LOGE Entrada, 19221 SW Century Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-306-3111. bend@loge.team.

Shorts and Shades Underground Film Premier Featuring Margaritas Podridas Almost 6 years after the release of

Shorts and Shades 10. Tre Squad is back with a new chapter in the infamous saga of springtime snowboard and ski madness known as Shorts and Shades. Titled: Shorts and Shades:Underground Filmed in secret by Tre Squad over the course of 4 years. Dec. 16, 5-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: Info@volcanictheatrepub.com. $20.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Barbed Wire Art Workshop Create your

own one of a kind barbed wire art piece while enjoying a glass of sangria. Bring your girlfriends or neighbors that love to craft and enjoy this special event. $45 per person includes glass of sangria. Dec. 16, 1:30-3pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541-526-5075. events@ fhcvineyards.com. $45.

Holiday Gnome Paint Night! Get creative

with this Holiday Gnome! No experience necessary and all materials included. Sip, snack and enjoy as you are led through this painting stepby-step from start to finish! You get to walk away with a work of art you’ve created yourself. Dec. 19, 5:30-7:30pm. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-728-4253. hello@brightlifecreative.com. $49.

Master Artist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio Join Contemporary

Realist Painter David Kreitzer, and celebrate his 58 years as a professional artist, in an open studio and gallery exhibit of new oils and watercolors of Central Oregon Landscape splendor, California “Nishigoi” koi images, Ring fantasy, florals and Figures. Text ahead to: 805-234-2048 Thursdays-Sundays, 1-5pm. David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud. com. Free.

Snowman Paint Night! Join this Snowman

Challenge Paint Night! Get creative and have fun with this simple design. Supplies, instruction and refreshments included. Space is limited, beginners are welcome! Dec. 16, 6:30-7:30pm.

Creative Art and Picture Framing, 2115 NE Highway 20, Bend. Contact: 541-585-1541. mustangsandy1963@gmail.com. $38.

Winter Market at Juniper Preserve Just in time for the festive season, a magical Winter Market like no other. Embrace the season’s charm, stroll through a winter wonderland of local artisans showcasing unique crafts and creations. Dec. 17, 11am-3pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and

Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts.

Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Raise the Deschutes - Is the Drought Over? Comparing the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers Deschutes River Conservan-

cy’s “Raise the Deschutes Seminar” Series will to increase regional water knowledge, understanding of local issues and awareness of available solutions. Dec. 13, 6am-8pm. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-3824077. Free.

Winter Nights: College Night Open late

night with free admission for college students with ID! Everyone is invited to come dressed in their best and brightest vintage snow-wear for zippy games of Bingo – “RetroTangoBingo.”

Adults $10, 3-12 years old $6, college students and members Free! Dec. 14, 4-7:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org.

WORDS

Author Event: ‘A Fine Line’ by Graham Zimmerman Join Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe for

an evening with Bend author and alpinist, Graham Zimmerman to celebrate the release of his new book, “A Fine Line.” Enjoy a meet and greet, presentation, reading, Q+A and book signing with Zimmerman! Bowtie Catering will provide appetizers included in the ticket price. Dec. 13, 6-8pm.

Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-749-2010. dudleysbookshopcafe@gmail.com. $25.

The Citizen Review Board program of the Oregon Judicial Department engages citizen volunteers in conducting reviews of foster care cases.

Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson boards are now expanding and recruiting! All training provided.

Contact: kristina.c.k.elliott@ojd.state.or.us Second Wednesday-Thursday of every month. Through Jan. 11. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: 503-986-5654. kristina.c.k.elliott@ojd.state.or.us.

Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a non-

profit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations.

ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

All Out for Palestine! Ceasefire Now! The US again blocked a UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. Continue to urge elected officials to listen to the will of their constituents and call for an immediate ceasefire. The Free Palestine movement is growing stronger in numbers every day. Join this Sunday! Dec. 17, Noon-2pm. Peace Corner, Corner of NW Greenwood Avenue and NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: centraloregon.hrag@gmail.com.

March for Palestine A peaceful march

meant to uplift Palestinian voices and a call for a ceasfire in Gaza. Sat., Dec. 16, 1pm. Corner of NW Maple St., and SW 5th St., Madras.

ConnectW’s Munch and Mingle In Bend ConnectW is connecting professional women over a limited-seating, monthly noon meal every second Thursday of the month. The result? Business sharing, social networking and friendship.

Attendance is capped at 12 and registration is required to save your seat at the table. Register at https://connectw.org/events/category/munchand-mingle/ Second Thursday of every month, 11:45am-1pm. Through Jan. 11. The Phoenix Restaurant, 594 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-1894. info@connectw.org. Cost of Meal.

Homebuyer Webinar: Learn how to get up to $21k in closing cost assistance!

Learn how to get below market rates and closing cost credits up to $21k using the Oregon Bond Residential Loan Program when you purchase a home.

Free weekly webinars, every other Thursday at 1pm. All are welcome. Register at www.centralORwebinars.com Thursdays, 1-2pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend.

Contact: 503-810-2723. SCASS@KW.COM. Free.

Nerd Night Presents: The Secret Lives of Variable Stars come on out for this month’s Nerd Night and uncover what makes stars some of the most enigmatic cosmic neighbors. Dec. 19, 5:30-7:30pm. Pour House Grill, 61276 Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: staff@skeptoid.com. Free.

FUNDRAISING

Bingo for Veterans A fun family-friendly

Bingo Night with proceeds benefiting Central Oregon Veterans Ranch! Win prizes, cash and support our these local Heroes. Bingo cards are $2 each or 6 for $10, with daubers supplied.

Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm and Fourth Wednesday of every month. Otto’s Landing, 652 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-699-1307. ottosredmond@gmail.com.

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the starlit sky, participants will immerse themselves in a powder-filled winter wonderland, enjoying a cup of delectable hot-cocoa as we witness the Geminids Meteor Shower! Dec. 13, 7-11pm.

Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-389-8359. info@wanderlusttours.com. $120.

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Take Me on Tour, Santa Claus!

A roundup of Central Oregon spots to visit Santa Claus as the holiday season swings into full gear

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here’s no question, Santa Claus visits the entire world in one night, but I would argue his most impressive feat during the season is making it through an incredibly demanding press tour leading up to the big night. Photo-ops in malls followed by guest appearances at charity events and parades, it’s enough to make even the biggest pop-star crumble, but I’m sure it’s an amazing way to see the world’s varying communities at a ground level.

Maybe it’s how he does his final checks for the naughty-or-nice list too?

Here’s is a roundup of places in the community where old St. Nick will be stopping by to spread Christmas cheer and pose for photos.

Adoption Event and Photos with SantaHoliday Market At this seasonal event, participants have the opportunity to meet adoptable dogs, cross things off the Christmas list with the help of amazing local vendors and learn more about the organization’s goals and services. Kids and pets are welcome at this 4-hour event. Wed., Dec. 13, 4-8pm. Street Dog Hero. 910 SE Wilson Ave., Ste. A-1. Bend.

Santa Claus comes to Coco’s Kids Event Center Local nonprofit Coco’s Kids prides itself on providing support to children in the local community through a variety of outreach programs. At this event participants will share hot cocoa and cookies and take pictures with Santa Claus as elves dole out special gifts for the kids. Photos with Santa Claus will be free, bringing your own individual camera is also welcome. The event also offers a special Christmas selfie-zone for participants and influencers to capture the magic of the holidays on Sat., Dec. 16, 10am-2pm at CK Bingo Hall and Event Center. 905 SW Rimrock Wy., Ste. 101., Redmond.

Santa Claus’ tour schedule proves no pop star draws as much media attention as he does. Santa Claus will pop up in various places throughout Central Oregon during the holiday season.

Photos with Santa This photo-op with Santa Claus is put on by Muddy Hut Pet Store in partnership with Candice Fuller of Remax Key Properties and provides a joyful space to make a lasting memory with your loved ones on Dec. 16, 3-6pm. Muddy Hut Pet Store. 56825 Venture Ln., #110. Sunriver.

Christmas at the Oxford In the spirit of the holiday season, “Christmas at the Oxford,” serves as a heartwarming and cheerful spark in the 2023-2024 Jazz at the Oxford series. Be whisked away by the sounds of “A Patrick Lamb Charlie Brown Christmas,” played by featured performers. This two-day showcase offers happy hour, delicious brunch and dinner selections for attendees. All are welcome to participate in classic cookie decorating and get pictures taken with Santa Claus. Dec. 17, 3pm and 6pm, Dec. 18, 6pm at the Oxford Hotel. 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend.

Santa Land This year’s Santa Land delivers amazing holiday festivities including pictures with Santa and a special North Pole Express Mailbox for all those urgent letters to old St. Nick. Participants can also learn about the Rotary Club of Greater Bend and its mission to provide holiday gifts for children in need. Keep your eyes on the skies as Santa drops in on Dec. 15-17, 10am at the Old Mill District. 450 SW Powerhouse Ste. 403, Bend.

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Santa Pajama Jam Open Play A fun-filled

Santa’s Coming! Celebrate the warmth at our bakery with a visit from Santa, free cookie, hot cocoa, and a candy cane! Dec. 19, 10:30am-2pm. Great Harvest Bread Co., 835 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-389-2888. loaflife@greatharvestbend.com.

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Portland-based musician Patrick Lamb is known for his dynamic writing and recording skills. The Oxford Hotel is proud to present Patrick Lamb’s heartwarming renditions of “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” on Sun., Dec. 17, 3pm and 6pm and Mon., Dec. 18 at 6pm at The Oxford Hotel.

Pints for Patrol and Bingo with Dustin Riley $1 from every pint sold at Cascade Lakes

Brewery will be donated to your Mt. Bachelor National Ski Patrol! Join for a fun evening of brews and Bingo hosted by local favorite Dustin Riley. Bring the family and support your patrollers! Dec. 14, 6-8pm.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Century, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: makayla.oliver@hotmail.com.

Think Wild Holiday Gift Wrapping Bring

unwrapped holiday gifts to the Think Wild booth outside of Wild Birds Unlimited where staff and volunteers use biodegradable and Earth-friendly wrapping materials to adorn your gifts! Enjoy a hot apple cider and learn about Think Wild activities while you wait. Donations encouraged. Dec. 16, 10am-2pm.

Wild Birds Unlimited, 2680 NE Highway 20, Bend.

Contact: 541-316-8294. Sadie@thinkwildco.org.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Holiday Gift Drive for Warm Springs Elders! Spread joy this holiday season! Thrive

Central Oregon is collecting gifts for the Elders at High Lookee Lodge in Warm Springs Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ ls/1YL3B755SWAL?ref_=wl_share Nov. 28-Dec. 13. Warm Springs Community Center, 2200 Hollywood Blvd., Warm Springs. Contact: britta@ thrivecentraloregon.org.

Holiday Spirit Market hosted by Justicia Healing and Groove Yoga! Cele-

brate the magic of the season and the power of intentional giving at this inaugural Holiday Spirit Market. Explore a local treasure trove of thoughtful gifts, including healing crystals, intricately handcrafted jewelry, ceremonial cacao, natural perfume, luxurious knits, wood, leather, vintage goods and much more! Gifting with heart redefined. Dec. 16, Noon-5pm. Groove Yoga, 1740 NW Pence Ln, Bend. Free.

Hoodoo’s Wintervention at General Duffy’s - December Pacific Northwest’s

Biggest Snow Series Giveaway presented by Volvo Cars of Bend is coming to Redmond. This giveaway series runs over three months and features lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more.

Stick around because hoodoo is giving away $100,000 in prizes over the series. Fun for all ages! Dec. 19, 6-8pm. General Duffy’s Annex, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-8150574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Free.

Patagonia Worn Wear Repairs on the Mountain Favorite piece of clothing need a

repair? Bring it to the upper level of West Village Lodge this weekend. To celebrate the Dirksen Derby, Worn Wear will sling free repairs—one per person, on any brand, until capacity.Happy Hour Dec. 14, 6-8:30pm. Fri, Dec. 15, 9am-2pm, Sat, Dec. 16, 9am-2pm and Sun, Dec. 17, 9-1am. Mount Bachelor Ski Resort - West Village, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-382-6694. Free.

Photos With Santa Capture the holiday

magic at the Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market.

Meet Santa for free photos from 1-2pm and 3-4pm. Spread joy by joining CASA of Central Oregon pint night with $1 from every pint going directly to this worthy cause. Dec. 16, 1-4pm.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Free.

Street Dog Hero Adoption Event Holiday Market and Photos with Santa

Stop by Street Dog Hero on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 4-8pm and grab some hot cocoa, shop from local vendors, meet some adoptable dogs and get photos with Santa. There’s no better way to celebrate the holidays! Kids and dogs welcome.

Dec. 13, 4-8pm. Street Dog Hero, 910 SE Wilson Ave. Suite A-1, Bend. Free.

Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade Join one of Bend’s most

anticipated holiday events, the Tumalo Creek Holiday Lights Paddle Parade! Paddlers dress up in costume and festively decorate. Spectators can watch the parade from the river path and bridge. See Facebook event page for more details, https://www.facebook.com/ events/2006717676357020/ Dec. 15, 4-7pm.

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. info@ tumalocreek.com. Free.

Winter Market at the Distillery Sip on a

cocktail and shop wares from local vendors at this distillery holiday market. This event features 25+ vendors, food carts, live music in the distillery lounge, bingo and more. Bring a new toy or canned food for the drive to get a raffle ticket!

Dec. 16, 1-7pm. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-0002. ashley@ oregonspiritdistillers.com. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Holiday in a Jar Workshop Participants

will create a ready-made cornbread mix and a chili mix in a jar! Decorate the jars and have a chance to taste the delicious, healthy recipes!

Registration is required. This workshop is intended for children ages 6 and up, all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Dec. 13, 1:302:30pm. La Pine Library, 16425 1st St, La Pine.

Contact: 541-312-1062. Elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Kids Night Out with Camp Fire Central Oregon Camp Fire Central Oregon is hosting

an incredible Kids Night Out, featuring all kinds of fun for kids while parents/guardians enjoy the evening doing something fun themselves.

Camp will have crafts, games, activities, plus dinner! For grades K-5. Must register in advance, suggested contribution to our camp scholarship fund is $40. Dec. 15, 5:30-8:30pm. Amity Creek Magnet School, 437 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org.

selling fresh cut Christmas trees supporting local youth and families. Offering a large variety for 16 seasons and helping people make holiday memories. Every tree makes a donation to J Bar J Youth Services. Nov. 24-Dec. 15, 10am-8pm.

Cascade Youth & Family Center, 19 SW Century DR., Bend. Contact: 541-312-2913. Price Varies.

Wildheart Witches and Wizards Winter Break Camp Students will learn the funda-

mentals of fire safety, experience a live friction fire demonstration, practice creating a tinder bundle from surrounding resources and experience the magic of fire with songs and storytelling. Dec. 18, 9am-3:30pm. Powell Plains, 62800 Powell Butte Highway, Bend. Contact: 541-6250273. info@wildheartnatureschool.com. $77.

Winter Break Nature Camp This all-outdoor,

3-day camp for 8-11 year-olds will have students wildcrafting and learning winter survival skills like fire-craft, shelter-building and more! Students will play nature games, hear stories, connect with nature and have free exploration time. Dec. 18, 9am-3pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: info@nighthawknaturalistschool.com. $230.

FOOD + DRINK

Cocoa Making and Tasting at Arome

Gather your friends and enjoy a fun eveningtasting a variety of hot cocoas and making holiday cocoa kits as gifts for family and friends! The perfect way to spend time together on a cold winter evening and create fun lasting memories and take-home gifts for the holidays. Registration is required. Dec. 14, 5:30-7pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond.

Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

BEER + DRINK

$12 Burger and Beer Thursdays with Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries Come on

out to Boss Rambler Beer Club for $12 Burger and Beer Night with Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries every Thursday! Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend.

Apres Ski Specials Wednesday, all day. Thu.Sun. from 3-6pm, enjoy an exclusive Apres ski menu to refuel you after a day of charging down the mountain. Plus, you can take advantage of the Flash Your Pass deals on any of the CLBC pints! Wednesdays, Noon-9pm and Thursdays-Sundays, 3-6pm. Through Dec. 31. Cascade Lakes Pub on Century, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-4998.

Champagne Campaign! The last Good Drop tasting event of the year. The beloved Angela Zgraggen will pour the goods, all for a great cause. Every bottle of Graham Beck purchased provides two meals to feed the community.

Sip and celebrate with a happy heart. Dec. 16, 3-6pm. The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, 141 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1470. support@gooddropwineshop.com. $25.

Flash Your Pass - CLBC Brew Specials All Ski Season Long Epic ski days

end at the Pub on Reed Market - Enjoy 50% off any two beers or ciders by presenting your 23/24 Mt. Bachelor or Hoodoo season pass or lift ticket.

Available at all Cascade Lakes Pub locations.

Valid until the end of April. Nov. 16-April 30, 11am. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Contact: 458836-7866. info@cascadelakes.com.

Trivia and Wing Wednesday! 75-cent wing

special and trivia every Wednesday night at JC’s!

Bring your friends or join a team and make new ones! Winning team wins Happy Hour pricing for the week! Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Through April 24.

JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Ancient Sounds of the Didgeridoo with Alchemy Crystal Bowls and Gong Sound Bath Open yourself to a quest that expands your horizon letting go of any destination.

“Quest” is the root of “question.” The primitive Sounds of the Didgeridoo paired with the bowls and Gong promote deep connection and alignment with the world helping you see from a higher perspective. Dec. 17, 7-8:15pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $30 ($5 discount for BHY Members).

Capoeira Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of attacks and creative defense, dynamic movement, music, acrobatics, history and welcoming community. No experience necessary. Come find out how capoeira can make us better people. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7-8:45pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend. Contact: 541-6783460. ucabend@gmail.com. $15.

Masculine Embodiment Nights Come together in a circle of brothers and become more of the authentic man you are. Movement, breath work, radical witnessing and meditation brings men into deeper presence and connection. A rotating roster of experienced facilitators set a bulletproof container where men can feel safe to share what’s in their hearts. Third Tuesday of every month, 5:30-7:30pm. Through Dec. 20. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend.

Contact: 541-066-8759. andrew@masculineembodiment.com. Donation.

Tarot and Tea with Kati Cozy up with a cup of tea and let Tarot support you in whatever may be on your mind. Kati is an Intuitive Tarot and Oracle card reader offering 30-minute readings.

Longer readings available. Secure your spot ahead of time at threedeertarot.com Saturdays, 1-4pm, Sat, Dec. 16, 11am-2pm, Sat, Dec. 23, 11am-2pm and Sat, Dec. 30, 11am-2pm. Through Dec. 30. Contact: hello@threedeertarot.com. $40.

The Importance of Women’s Circle

Gather with women in circle and transform yourself and each other. It is a safe place to learn, practice and embody being your authentic selves while healing, transforming and having fun. Willow Merchant of Emerging Hearts Collective will talk about the importance of scared Circle and for women’s souls. Dec. 14, Noon-1pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0597. haelanhouse@ gmail.com. Free.

Women’s Embodiment Circle These circles offer nourishing practices to melt away tension, move, nourish and deeply replenish.

Every Thursday evening you’re invited to drop inward and connect with your breath and the earth, in community. Recharge and come home to your body in a safe and sacred, women-only space.

Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Dec. 28. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive Suite 500, Bend. Contact: 808-482-4212. meghan@ ambamethod.com. $10-$22.

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holiday play event, fun pajamas are highly encouraged! Plus, take photos with Santa Claus and his silly elves while coaches lead fun games! Age 6 months-8 years Two adults per family are free, additional adults must buy passes. Pre-Enrollment Highly Recommended Dec. 13, 2-3:30, 3:30-5 and 5-6:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $24.

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Oh Ghee!

By Nicole Vulcan

The joy and versatility of pure butterfat, from a Bend mom

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Source Weekly: Let’s start at the beginning: What is ghee?

Merrideth Telfer: Ghee is basically pure butterfat. It’s rendered from butter. A lot of people consider it to be ultra-clarified butter or clarified butter but it’s a couple steps beyond that.

We are taking out all the milk solids, the water, all the protein so there’s no lactose or whey or casein. We’re really just down to the pure butterfat which is truly what ghee is.

SW: Who thought of doing that to butter in the first place?

MT: It’s big in Middle Eastern cultures. I really don’t know why. I know the cow is considered sacred in India and milk goes bad and refrigeration is difficult and centuries ago it was even harder. Once you get milk or butter and you make ghee, it’s shelf stable forever.

SW: How did you get into making ghee?

MT: I was a partner in a Persian restaurant when I lived in Seattle and we used a lot of ghee in the cooking.

I became familiar in that aspect and then I have a dairy allergy. Given that ghee doesn’t have any of the milk solids, so no lactose, no casein, no whey, it’s great for people with dairy allergies.

I try recipes all the time, whether it’s pie crust or cookies or brownies or just using it in a sauce and I just substitute ghee out for butter one to one and it works perfectly.

SW: How do you get all the dairy, casein and whey out of it — what’s the process?

MT: We basically slow cook it in a very traditional Ayurvedic method.

It’s chemistry. At 180 degrees the lactose starts to burn out and it sinks to

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Ghee is pure butterfat rendered from butter. Oh ghee! products include ultra-clarified butter used in cooking along with topical products, dog products, candles, etc.

the bottom; it’s what gives the ghee its nutty, decadent, rich flavor. And you just keep cooking it. The water evaporates out and then at 220, the casein starts to separate out. We’re constantly skimming things off the top; it’s about two hours of not taking your eye off of it. At 240 a lot more milk solids come out. The last thing to come out is the whey protein, and it doesn’t really start to separate out until 268 degrees. We’ll take it up to about 272 degrees to make sure all the whey is out and then we triple filter it. Then we basically have the golden ghee. It pours but then it solidifies at room temperature.

SW: Let’s talk about everything you’re doing with the ghee besides just making ghee you use in cooking and to eat.

MT: I started as a CBD company, using the ghee as a carrier fat. It’s a great carrier fat. Then we’ve grown into body care, skincare, candles.

SW: There was a life event that got you into the whole ghee/CBD thing in the first place.

MT: Yes. In 2016 my daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy. She had a massive grand mal seizure, almost five minutes long at school. It was definitely a life-changing event for me. I was fortunate that I had a friend whose dad was the head pediatric neurologist at OHSU [Oregon Health & Science University] and I met with him. I did all kinds of research on everything from the keto diet to cannabidiol CBD, for treatment for epilepsy. A couple things I found: CBD needs a carrier fat to be absorbed in your body. And a lot of carrier fats on the market had low absorption rates. So it was just about doing

better. The unique thing with ghee is it’s a full spectrum of fatty acids so you just get a lot better absorption … and I think that’s why for centuries ghee has been used as a holistic fat for herb therapy and treatment. For my situation, I would use ghee instead of butter in all my baking and cooking at home and I was able to get the CBD into my daughter. I launched the company in 2019 after three years of research.

SW: It helped her?

MT: Yes, she drives, she’s a competitive gymnast and dancer. It’s helped her a lot. She’s on a mild form of medication only. We can’t make any health claims but yes, it’s helped her.

SW: But you’ve expanded beyond CBD products?

MT: Before Covid, the company was GheeBD, and we were doing solely CBD products. During Covid, I rebranded the company and started Oh ghee! and started doing more just ghee-based products. Now we do regular ghee, dog ghee, topical products, candles and in 2024 I’m going to experiment with soap. You can just do everything with it!

SW: Are you particular about the butter itself?

MT: Yes, we source from a small, local Oregon creamery. They do an organic butter sourced from pasture-raised, grass-fed cows. Ghee is so healthy for you so it’s important we start with a good-quality butter.

Oh ghee!

62080 Dean Swift Rd., Suite 120, Bend ohghee.com info@ohghee.com 541-640-6888

urtle Island Coffee Shop, the Indigenous and queer-owned coffee house in downtown Bend, is serving up a traditional Palestinian drink to raise funds for medical relief for Palestinians. The shop began offering Gawah, a latte drink that includes cinnamon, cardamom and rose, last week in an effort to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders, providing medical aid in Gaza and other locations in crisis.

“What’s happening over there is the age-old tale of colonization,” said Teh Sanchez, who owns Turtle Island, along with Beth Brady. “It goes very laterally with the Indigenous plight here in the United States.”

Sanchez and Brady have also been serving up free coffee during weekend ceasefire demonstrations at Peace Corner, on Greenwood and Wall streets in Bend.

“A lot of people’s idea, when they have a business, is to keep it business – it’s for money. It’s for capitalism,” Sanchez told the Source Weekly. “But I mean, your businesses should represent who you are as a human being. I’m not just trying to make money. I want to use whatever platform I have to bring light to whatever injustices are currently happening.”

Turtle Island Coffee originally planned to offer Gawah for a limited time but have since extended that offering.

Turtle Island is located at 180 NW Oregon Avenue in Bend. It’s open seven days a week.

Winter Beer Fest at Suttle Lodge

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eer fests abound in the summertime – but in winter, there better be a roaring fire. Warm fires are just one of the offerings at the upcoming Winter Beer Fest at the Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, which takes place Feb. 23-25. The Winter Beer Fest includes brews from 25 area and out-of-state breweries, live music, snacks and a special menu from Chef Ariel Dyer.

“Each day of the festival from Noon5pm, the six cabins in Suttle Lodge’s Rustic Village will be transformed into Rifugio Huts in the tradition of backcountry ski culture that Central Oregon is known for, serving new seasonal and limited release craft beers from all around the Pacific Northwest and beyond,” explains a press release from Suttle Lodge.

A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit CASA of Central Oregon. Tickets for the Bavarian-inspired fest, set on the shores of beautiful Suttle Lake, are now on sale and area available at thesuttlelodge.com/happenings/upcoming/ wbf/.

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t started with research into epilepsy after her daughter had a grand mal seizure at school. Merrideth Telfer discovered that rendered butterfat, also known as ghee, is a pretty incredible substance, one used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine. Ghee is now the cornerstone ingredient in her entire Oh ghee! product line, and Telfer is convinced it’s the greatest single ingredient around.

Below are excerpts from the Bend Don’t Break podcast recorded with Telfer. Hear the entire interview on the weekly podcast at bendsource.com.

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his time of year, when it comes to the jolly old elf, it appears there’s more than one secret to be kept.

Not only do adults-with-kids need to tread the fine line about the origins (and residence) of Santa Claus himself – but also, adults of every ilk have to try to keep another secret: Thou shalt not talk about the details of SantaCon. This newspaper reporter will (hopefully) be forgiven for breaking rule #2 in order to get more Santas out for the party, but at least we won’t be breaking yet another rule: Don’t reveal the name of the organizer.

To prep for the arrival of a gaggle of Santas on the streets of Bend this weekend, I spoke with one of the people putting together this year’s event, who appears to be a jolly elf in his own right. On top of organizing this SantaCon, he and a group of friends are also the mystery group that for the past 15 years has decorated the trees on the trails at Shevlin Park, First Street Rapids and the Deschutes River Trail. (They also go back and clean up every January, he said.)

While he didn’t want to reveal his name for this story, “Santa” did share some particulars.

First, what the heck is SantaCon? It’s an event that happens in many countries around the world, inviting Santas of every type to come out, relieve their stress before the big holiday and engage in obnoxious partying, singing and general merry-making.

People dress as Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves – sometimes with racy or hilarious interpretations — and hop around town in a mobile bar crawl.

As Bend’s organizer told me, the pre-pandemic years of SantaCon were a raucous time. Several years back, an

estimated 300 participants congregated in Drake Park for one big holiday blowout. Last year, by contrast, the party was decidedly tamer – in numbers, at least. This year’s organizers hope, by breaking the rules about talking to the media, that they’ll bring their numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.

In other words, they’re organizing this year’s SantaCon and spreading the word, “Because Bend could really use some Christmas cheer, more than ever.”

So what exactly are you supposed to wear?

“A Santa hat alone is not enough,” warns the SantaCon.info site. “You don’t have to dress exactly like Santa but the theme is red. That having been said, unusual interpretations of Santa-ness are often appreciated and Christmas trees, elves, reindeer themes etc. are all good.”

That leads into this article’s rule #4: If you see a kid while participating in SantaCon, remember that to them, you’re the “real deal,” and act accordingly. Some Santas even bring along gifts to give to kids, and other ones – “naughty or nice” ones – to give to adults.

Bend’s event starts outside The Commons Cafe and Taproom in Mirror Pond Plaza around 5pm on Saturday, Dec. 16. The group will pose for photos before moving around to various other downtown Bend locales – exact locations TBD. According to the website SantaCon.info, Dec. 16 is a popular night for SantaCon this year, with dozens of events planned for everywhere from Bali to Edmonton, Alberta.

Visit the SantaCon.info page to find out more about Bend’s event. There will be a lot of people smiling – and as this year’s organizer said, “Lots of people smiling makes you feel good.”

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Godzilla Adds Up SCREEN This Here there be monsters

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his is one of those movies that none of you are going to believe is actually great until you see it, so right here is a good time to just quit reading and maybe go check out the new “Godzilla” movie. Even if you don’t like Kaiju films (although, really, what is there not to like), “Godzilla Minus One” has a lot to offer and might even change how you feel about monster movies in general.

Here's the thing about Godzilla and monster movies in general: we don’t usually tune in for the humans.

The enduring popularity of monster movies is connected to watching these giant creatures the size of skyscrapers destroy a city or seeing them fight each other. It’s the same reason people watch professional wrestling or monster truck shows: big things smashing smashable things is entertaining and kinda doesn’t really get old. Whenever the American Godzilla/King Kong movies slow down and spend time with their thinly written characters played by A-List actors, the movies stall and the audience’s attention wanders.

“Godzilla Minus One” doesn’t make that mistake for a second (which is downright insane for the 37th movie in a franchise); instead, it tells a fascinating and beautiful human story that just so happens to be populated by a giant lizard monster that blows atomic breath and screams with rage at the folly that men hath wrought. This “Godzilla” movie uses its setting for maximum thematic, emotional and metaphoric impact by telling a story that could only be told across the backdrop of giant, God-like monsters stalking a post-Hiroshima world.

Godzilla has always been a metaphor for nuclear weapons, ever since the big lizard appeared for the first time in 1954, but with “Godzilla Minus One” (celebrating Godzilla’s 70th anniversary), gone is the

campy goofiness of “All Monsters Attack” or the batshit insanity of “Destroy All Monsters” and “Mothra vs. Godzilla.” The 2014 “Godzilla” started the American “Monsterverse” by telling a Godzilla story that took itself seriously, but following 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the movies are shallow and goofy spectacle more than anything.

One of the reasons “Godzilla Minus One” is so great is how serious it takes an inherently silly idea.

Set during the waning days of WWII, the film follows Kōichi Shikishima (played by the fantastic Ryunosuke Kamiki) a former kamikaze pilot who saw Godzilla for the first time after faking technical issues with his plane to save his own life and landing on Odo Island.

Godzilla shows up to the island and kills most of the men when Kōichi freezes and cannot shoot the monster. After the war he comes home to Tokyo to find his parents died in the bombings and moves into the wreckage of their old house with a homeless woman, Noriko Ōishi (played by the luminous Minami Hamabe), and an orphaned baby she’s caring for; building a makeshift family that his trauma and survivor’s guilt won’t let him truly connect with.

Kōichi and Noriko are genuinely compelling characters whose story could carry an entire film on its own, let alone one where Godzilla keeps intermittently showing up and yeeting entire city blocks. We care about them and their little girl, and this version of Godzilla isn’t the protector of children like he became in the later Showa era. This is a crusty and angry monster with eyes that give off pure alien insanity. We don’t empathize with this Godzilla; instead, we fear for the Japanese lives the creature will destroy.

“Godzilla Minus One” is a refutation of all the Godzilla movies that have come before. Writer/director/

FX Supervisor Takashi Yamazaki has looked back at the 70 years of Godzilla movies and taken one massively important lesson from them: the lives of the Japanese population in those films were treated as fodder for the monsters. Yamakazi treats every life as important and treats the psychological wreckage of post-war Japan as something to be taken seriously. I saw people crying in the theater after the film was over because they genuinely cared about the story and these characters.

BUT… it’s also fun, taking cues from “Jaws,” and “Dunkirk” while being proof positive that franchise fatigue doesn’t exist if the movie itself is good. “Minus One” is not only the best Godzilla movie ever made, but also a damning indictment of the atomic age and the best spiritual sequel to “Oppenheimer” we’re ever going to get.

This film reminds me of why I don’t truck with cynicism when it comes to cinema: every single movie has the chance to be successful on its own artistic merits, regardless of the past failures of intellectual properties grown without artistry. “Godzilla Minus One” could have been a shameless cash grab shepherded by people without any artistic motivations. Instead, we have something beautiful that will be remembered as a high-water mark of genre filmmaking for years to come. I know it’s hard to believe.

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How to Go from Desert Appreciator to Desert Advocate

Reflect on a year of enjoying the wonders of our natural world.

Resolve to be a protector in 2024.

By Karly Foster J Meyers

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Revel in the magic of the desert.

If you live, work or play amongst the wonderland that is Oregon’s high desert, you understand how truly magical this place is. Amid the blanket of sagebrush stretching to the horizon lies an unseen, diverse world, moving at a pace and scale that transcends human timelines and earthly space. Above, spires tower and mountains soar. Raptors of ancient lineage rule the skies where emotive and unforgettable sunsets stretch on for what feels like forever. If you’ve experienced this epic scene, you might have also fallen in love with it, and maybe even been moved to protect it.

Be curious, explore and learn.

Conservation advocacy comes from the heart and by being in relationship with the wildlife, wildlands and waters of interest. Being open to exploring and learning all that a place has to teach us is a great way to begin your desert educational journey and grow that relationship. Visiting Oregon Natural Desert Association’s blog is a good first step you can take from the comfort of your home: discover visitor’s guides on various landscapes, read where to find desert wildflowers or spot raptors, learn

how to photograph the desert, and dive into spotlights on species such as the unbelievably adorable pygmy rabbit.

Of course, the best way to truly know a place is by experiencing it yourself – so go immerse yourself in the high desert and take in with all your senses the enchantment of this unique place.

Face the truth.

Once you’ve opened your mind and heart to the nearly one-third of Oregon characterized by the sagebrush steppe ecosystem, it’s time to dive deep. Oregon is often stereotyped as being an environment-loving state, home to tens of millions of acres of public lands to be adored and explored, yet Oregon ranks near last for conserving public lands compared to other western states, coming in ninth place behind other states like Idaho, Montana and Nevada.

The lack of protections for public lands in our vast state is cause for alarm for the wildlands, watersheds and habitats that hundreds of species, many only found in these ecosystems, call home.

Unfortunately, the threats to the high desert are very real. From an upsurge in mining claims and other industrial development, to landscape-scale pressures from climate change such as

wildfires, invasive species and water loss, this landscape needs our voice.

So, what can you do?

Take action.

There are many ways to get involved in protecting Oregon’s vast and diverse high desert. One campaign in particular is considered the greatest conservation opportunity in the American West. The Owyhee Canyonlands, often referred to as “Oregon’s Grand Canyon,” is a huge, but little-known treasure in the southeastern corner of the state. The Protect the Owyhee Campaign, supported by a broad coalition of organizations, communities, businesses and elected leaders is calling on President Biden to designate an Owyhee Canyonlands National Monument. Long protected by its remoteness, the Owyhee now faces the same looming threats as the rest of Oregon’s high desert.

Get involved in this campaign by joining the growing chorus of voices supporting permanent protection for the Owyhee. You can start by signing the petition for the Owyhee’s future. If you already have a deep connection with the Owyhee and want to level up your advocacy, consider writing to your local newspaper (hey, how about this one!)

about why the Owyhee deserves special designation. Or, you can achieve allstar-level advocate status by writing a letter of support for the national monument and sending it to Karly Foster.

Every signature, letter or share, matters.

Resolve to be a protector.

If you’re not already considering becoming an advocate for Oregon’s high desert as your New Year’s resolution, why not? Go explore, vow to get involved and stay informed by signing up for Oregon Natural Desert Association’s e-newsletter. You will become part of an impassioned, committed community of desert lovers and advocates. Our high desert wildlife, lands, and waters will thank you, and you’ll feel great knowing you’ve contributed to one of the greatest public lands conservation legacies in the nation.

Good on you! − Karly Foster is the campaign manager with Oregon Natural Desert Association, a nonprofit organization that protects, restores and defends Oregon’s high desert public lands and waters.

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Call and Response with Kira Seto

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hen I was a child I performed as part of a choir, a dapper-dan at 9 years old with black dress shoes polished, the button-up shirt tucked in, an emerald-green tie knotted just so. The songs weren’t awful and neither were the competitions. The thing I hated though, for no reason other than it seemed to drag on, was the incessant amount of vocal warmup required before performance. I never understood why we couldn’t just show up, belt the song and go home. Now that I’m older and once lost my voice trying to harmonize to Fleetwood Mac songs while washing the dishes, I’ve seen the light.

Ahead of an afternoon of community-based singing set for Sunday, Dec. 17, I spoke with Voices Rising group leader Kira Seto. There was little talk of vocal warm-ups, but tons about the foundations of this inclusive community singing program.

From the start, Seto proudly admitted that her ties to music have been lifelong and that her fondest childhood memories are of her parents singing her to sleep. Despite this ingrained love of music, it wasn’t until she happened upon an unassuming song gathering almost a decade ago that help Seto realize the possibilities of her personal passions.

“At this training I went to in 2015,” she said, “...there was this really dedicated oral tradition. It was a whole bunch of us that ended up singing every night and bonding. I took to it like a fish to water, I was hooked and I wanted more,” Seto noted.

While singing has always been a connection for her, the empathetic group leader stressed that there can be an understandable anxiety around the unshielded artform. “It’s a vulnerable space that people are stepping into with this, we have to appreciate and understand that. Mistakes are accepted and encouraged. All are welcome and everything is taught by ear,” she said.

This singing celebration guarantees uplifting songs throughout the afternoon and an opportunity to meet group members who share similar passions in music and the creative world. The Voices Rising Community Choir facilitates cultural exchange by transcending musical genre, languages and traditions.

Over the course of the past few weeks, Seto and other dedicated song-leaders have been working with

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Kira Seto and the Voices Rising Community Choir are eager to host more singing sessions and programs well into next year.

participants to develop the courage to express themselves vocally within the group. While this is considered a series culmination, Seto promised that any and all first-time songbirds who have the desire and interest in their heart are also welcome.

“With this current series that I've been doing, we’ve gotten to work on songs over time, we’ve focused on bringing a soulful, heartful experience.

Oftentimes, there's an intention or poem given with the song that helps people sort of drop into the music and the moment and connect with it,” Seto explained. “We’ve really seen that progression from the start and see everyone starting to really feel the music and the groove. We’re connecting to something greater; it’s really something you have to come and experience.”

This community singing event isn't about hitting the right notes, but rather about utilizing the therapeutic benefits of the shared emotional experience while honoring the intimacy of the moment.

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Red Sheds and Dead Heads

McMenamins’ next generation creates a podcast to document the first 40 years of the company

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ast week's guests on the Grand Craft Beer podcast, Shannon McMenamin and General Manager Rob Vallance, discussed launching the homegrown beer empire’s foray into podcasting to reveal the hidden stories—much like many of its properties’ hidden bars—behind 40 years of putting out beer, putting on concerts, and putting Cajun tots on the map.

This is an excerpt of that conversation, edited lightly for clarity.

Source Weekly: How did the Red Shed Tapes podcast originate?

Shannon McMenamin: It’s been something that we’ve talked about for a long time. With the 40th anniversary this year, it was a great opportunity. We really explored the option a lot during that pandemic period where we were really reflective on what we've done and what the future would hold.

It became apparent that we needed to get those stories put together somewhere because…none of us are going to be around forever. People don't know about what we do and who we are, and that's really integral to what we do as a company. And it's a lot of fun.

SW: There’s no end to the number of stories given that McMenamins has so many locations in operation over so many years. What can you tell me about what it's been like to add different facets, different properties and different beverages?

SM: It happened pretty naturally.

In the early days with the historic locations and antiques, those things were less expensive, once upon a time. So that was a good way to decorate. And back then you could get into a space for what seems like not very much money. But historic preservation is not what it seems at first.

It's just, it's been just an evolution, really. Originally it was, well, I guess we could probably make our own beer; that would be pretty fun. You know, and then both people also like wine so it could be kind of fun to have a winery.

And what about liquor? And you need music. People would be into that. And what about hotel rooms. It builds upon itself over time.

SW: What can you tell us about bringing Old St. Francis here in Bend into the fold coming up on 20 years ago?

Rob Vallance: I was a district manager at the time. I helped with the installation of the brewery but was not

primarily involved with it. The longtime brewer, Curly, he and I actually worked together at West Linn. He started at West Linn when I was the brewer (there) in the late ‘90s. So I've known him since he basically was just out of college and looking for a job and got on it with us at West Linn.

SW: Was Curly the original brewer at Old St. Francis when it opened in 2004?

I know he's now at Wild Ride Brewing up in Redmond and Vance Wirtz has taken over at your brewery. It’s a lot to keep track of, considering McMenamins operates 17 breweries across Oregon, 24 in all counting Washington.

RV: (Dave “Chowder”) Fleming was the original brewer there for less than two years.

SW: Yeah, Chowder! He’s been all over the Oregon beer industry. Which brings up how many renowned brewers in the industry have come up through McMenamins. So, I'm interested in how many episodes of Red Shed Tapes there will be in the future simply given the number of brewers who are so well known and well regarded who got their start there including Jamie Floyd, co-founder of Ninkasi and John Harris, who just retired after launching Ecliptic 10 years ago.

RV: And Jack Harris from Fort George Brewery.

SW: Yeah. Yet, when people think about the overall concept of McMenamins beers they think Terminator, Ruby Hammerhead and a rotating IPA like Sunflower. Do you have any handle on how many beers between all those breweries have been concocted?

RV: So many hundreds. It'd be fun for our blog to make one of our historians actually go through and try and get a list together.

SM: I know we're definitely going to do multiple ones on brewing and beer and the history there. Because like you said, there's all these brewers who have kind of spun off from the company, but not just that because there are so many people who are still working with us, too. Like, there's a ton of us and we have so much fun and there's so many cool things. But our next episode, already in the hopper, is about music.

—Listen to the rest of the conversation (and the extended version of this transcription!) by visiting the podcasts tab of bendsource.com.

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Among our most impressive superpowers is the potency to transform ourselves in alignment with our conscious intentions. For example, suppose you feel awkward because you made an insensitive comment to a friend. In that case, you can take action to assuage any hurt feelings you caused and thereby dissolve your awkwardness. Or let’s say you no longer want to be closely connected to people who believe their freedom is more important than everyone else’s freedom. With a clear vision and a bolt of willpower, you can do what it takes to create that shift. These are acts of true magic— as wizardly as any occult ritual. I believe you will have extra access to this superpower in the coming weeks. Homework: Identify three situations or feelings you will use your magic to change.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The eminent Capricorn philosopher William James (1842–1910) is referred to as the “Father of American Psychology.” He was a brilliant thinker who excelled in the arts of logic and reason. Yet he had a fundamental understanding that reason and logic were not the only valid kinds of intelligence. He wrote, “Rational consciousness is but one special type of consciousness, whilst all about it, parted from it by the filmiest of screens, there lie potential forms of consciousness entirely different.” This quote appears in his book The Varieties of Religious Experience. In accordance with astrological omens, I invite you to investigate those other types of consciousness in the coming months. You don’t need drugs to do so. Simply state your intention that you want to. Other spurs: dreamwork, soulful sex, dancing, meditation, nature walks, deep conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Are people sometimes jealous or judgmental toward you for being so adept at multi-tasking? Are you weary of dawdlers urging you not to move, talk, and mutate so quickly?

Do you fantasize about having more cohorts who could join you in your darting, daring leaps of logic? If you answered yes to these questions, I expect you will soon experience an enjoyable pivot.

Your quick-change skills will be appreciated and rewarded more than usual. You will thrive while invoking the spiritual power of unpredictability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Romantic relationships take work if you want them to remain vigorous and authentic. So do friendships. The factors that brought you together in the first place may not be enough to keep you bonded forever. Both of you change and grow, and there's no guarantee your souls will continue to love being interwoven. If disappointment creeps into your alliance, it's usually wise to address the issues head-on as you try to reconfigure your connection. It's not always feasible or desirable, though.

I still feel sad about the friend I banished when I discovered he was racist and had hidden it from me. I hope these ruminations inspire you to give your friendships a lot of quality attention in 2024.

It will be an excellent time to lift the best ones up to a higher octave.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): I will cheer you on as you tenderly push yourself to be extra exploratory in the coming weeks. It’s exciting that you are contemplating adventures that might lead you to wild frontiers and half-forbidden zones. The chances are good that you will provoke uncanny inspirations and attract generous lessons. Go higher and deeper and further, dear Aries. Track down secret treasures and lyrical unpredictability. Experiment with the concept of holy rebellion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In January, I will tempt you to be a spirited adventurer who undertakes smart risks. I will invite you to consider venturing into unknown territory and expanding the scope of your education. But right now, I advise you to address your precious needs for stability and security. I encourage you to take extra good care of your comfort zone and even add cozy new

features to it. Here’s a suggestion: Grab a pen and paper, or open a new file on your favorite device, then compose a list of everything you can do to feel exceedingly safe and supported.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was an American Black leader who advocated a gradual, incremental approach to fighting the effects of racism. Hard work and good education were the cornerstones of his policies. Then there was W. E. B. Dubois (1868–1963).

He was an American Black leader who encouraged a more aggressive plan of action. Protest, agitation, pressure, and relentless demands for equal rights were core principles in his philosophy. In the coming months, I recommend a blend of these attitudes for you. You’ve got two big jobs: to improve the world you live in and get all the benefits you need and deserve from it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I periodically get a big jolt of feeling how much I don't know. I am overwhelmed with the understanding of how meager my understanding of life really is. On the one hand, this is deflating to my ego. On the other hand, it's wildly refreshing. I feel a liberating rush of relief to acknowledge that I am so far from being perfect and complete that there's no need for me to worry about trying to be perfect or complete. I heartily recommend this meditation to you, fellow Cancerian. From an astrological perspective, now is a favorable time to thrive on fertile emptiness.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Have you reached your full height? If there were ever a time during your adult life when you would literally get taller, it might be in the coming weeks. And that’s not the only kind of growth spurt that may occur. Your hair and fingernails may lengthen faster than usual. I wouldn’t be shocked if your breasts or penis got bigger. But even more importantly, I suspect your healthy brain cells will multiply at a brisk pace. Your ability to understand how the world really works will flourish. You will have an increased flair for thinking creatively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I like Virgo author Cheryl Strayed's thoughts about genuine togetherness. She says, "True intimacy isn’t a cluster fuck or a psychodrama. It isn’t the highest highs and lowest lows. It’s a tiny bit of those things on occasion, with a whole lot of everything else in between. It’s communion and mellow compatibility.

It’s friendship and mutual respect." I also like Virgo author Sam Keen’s views on togetherness. He says, "At the heart of sex is something intrinsically spiritual, the desire for a union so primal it can be called divine." Let's make those two perspectives your guideposts in the coming weeks, Virgo.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to my interpretation of your astrological prospects, you now have the capacity to accelerate quickly and slow down smoothly; to exult in idealistic visions and hunker down in pragmatic action; to balance exuberant generosity with careful discernment— and vice versa. In general, Libra, you have an extraordinary ability to shift moods and modes with graceful effectiveness—as well as a finely honed sense of when each mood and mode is exactly right for the situation you’re in. I won’t be surprised if you accomplish well-balanced miracles.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dear Goddess — Thank you a trillion times for never fulfilling those prayers I sent your way all those years ago. Remember? When I begged and pleaded with you to get me into a sexy love relationship with You Know Who? I am so lucky, so glad, that you rejected my prayers. Though I didn’t see it then, I now realize that being in an intimate weave with her would have turned out badly for both her and me. You were so wise to deny me that misguided quest for “pleasure.” Now dear Goddess, I am asking you to perform a similar service for any Scorpio readers who may be beseeching you to provide them with experiences they will ultimately be better off without.

I dare you to reclaim a power you gave up once upon a time. Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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My wife is really into the holidays. We celebrate Christmas in a very big way. She says she loves the whole thing - the decorating, shopping, wrapping, even getting boxes ready to ship. I try to believe her, but she seems incredibly stressed from Thanksgiving til Christmas. This means that she doesn’t have any energy for me. There’s no affection and absolutely no sex during this whole time. This happens every year. When the kids were little I could understand it. But now our kids are older and pretty independent.

I hate to admit it, but I resent it all. I know this sounds selfish, but if I don’t start getting the affection and intimacy I want for Christmas this year, I’m hanging up my Santa hat. I won’t help her anymore. What do you suggest?

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ear Santa, I hear you. These are particularly stressful times. We’re bombarded with messages about perfect holidays. We try to create beautiful memories for our families, but many of us do too much and cause ourselves a lot of stress. Unfortunately, no matter how we work, we often disappoint those we love most.

Affection and intimacy are usually the first thing to go when we’re tired and overwhelmed. Your feelings of frustration (and even rejection) are very common. As much as we’d like to be connected during the holidays, long lists of things to do often make us too tired to be present for each other. You haven’t said that you’re thinking about divorce, but it’s still worth remembering that every relationship is vulnerable. Hopefully you’ll be able to communicate with your wife about how you’re feeling without making her feel misunderstood or hurt so that you both get your needs met.

I imagine she’s doing all these things so that the kids have a great Christmas and lots of good experiences. But you should both remember that the most important gift you can give your kids is your strong loving relationship. It’s better than any gaming system or gift card and it can’t be replaced or returned. If your relationship is broken it’ll be hard to repair. But also realize that your wife is doing a tremendous amount of work for your family. Supporting her as she gets everything done is one of the ways that you can be sure she has time for you and for intimacy. Keeping these things in balance is challenging but you can do it.

Here’s what I suggest: 1. Remember the real meaning of the holidays. Try to keep consumerism in check while focusing on connection with your family and with each

other. Studies document the impact of clutter on stress hormones — particularly for women with kids.

All the "stuff" drives us crazy and then we add to it when we’re shopping. Don’t hang up your Santa hat; instead, help her prioritize your purchases and activities so that she feels supported. Of course it’s great to buy gifts for your family, friends and loved ones. They probably appreciate your thoughtfulness. But don’t go overboard.

2. Talk about your expectations and desires. Sometimes this includes things you loved from your childhoods. Sometimes you want to avoid things from the past. You may be reacting to traumatic events in a way that neither of you recognize.

Understanding each other’s holiday history will help you both to make day-to-day choices during this busy time without getting triggered. Create traditions and holiday experiences that make you both feel loved and understood.

3. Make time to connect with each other — without pressure to perform.

Maybe tell your wife that something you’d like for Christmas this year are sexy date nights. The romantic environment around town can be a great atmosphere. Don't let yourselves get overwhelmed with worry.

Sexy Santa Time can be wonderful.

Put it on the calendar. Use your creativity to enjoy time together when the kids are away from home and things are private around the house.

Jingle jingle. You got this.

Xoxo, Dr. Jane —Dr. Jane Guyn (she/her) is a wellknown relationship coach who received her Ph.D. in Human Sexuality. Send her your questions at thesource@drjaneguyn.com.

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For most of 2023 the bond market was going down, which typically means rates are increasing. However, in late October the bond market started going up, and has hit a few major marks, and we have been seeing rates coming down over the last few weeks. Another great tool is the 10-year treasury, a benchmark bond in financial markets, reflecting the U.S. government’s long-term borrowing costs. It is worth monitoring the yield on these as they have an influence on interest rates both nationally and internationally. Changes in the 10-year treasury can signal economic expectations and impact various sectors including housing markets.

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his week I chat with a local lender about what’s going on with interest rates, loan programs, and so on. This is not meant to be a sales pitch about “buying now” but rather an opportunity to get some questions answered. With that I would like to introduce Kevin Tucker of Movement Mortgage, located in Bend on Greenwood Avenue. Tucker has been a lender in Bend for about 12 years.

Q: What is the first step in the homebuying process?

A: For starters, if you’re interested in potentially purchasing a home, the very first step needs to be getting pre-qualified. This means meeting with your lender and discussing your income, along with providing income documentation, taxes, pay stubs, w-2s, 1099s, P&L statements or whatever is needed to prove your income. Quick sidenote, if you or someone you will be purchasing a home with is self-employed, it can be highly beneficial to include your tax professional in the discussion so that you can maximize your income or deductions, depending on your goals/ strategies. Self-employed individuals can write off certain expenses that “reduce” their income, so on paper it appears you are making less money than you really are to avoid taxes. This is smart as a tax strategy but might not be the best strategy to get approved for a mortgage loan.

Q: Any good programs currently for first time homebuyers?

A: Right now, we offer a 3% down conventional loan, which can be a great option even compared to a 3.5% down FHA loan. One other item that needs to

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