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he end of a year is typically a good time to take stock, review what’s working and what still needs to change. In this week’s Opinion, we’re doing just that — taking a look at some of the issues we, and our readers, care about. To spare you some precious time, let’s do this in a “good-bad-ugly” lightning round, shall we? Good: Three years ago at this time, the city of Bend was still standing up a winter warming shelter wherever it could find the space. Now, thanks to city, state and federal investment, Bend has a space for people to shelter every day of the year, and more pathways to move up and out of temporary shelters and into more stable housing. The work is ongoing, and seeing a massive camp at Hunnell Road cleared this year was heartbreaking — but the city has come a long way, and that progress continued in 2023. Bad: Seeing one of the lawmakers who engaged in a historically long walkout in the Oregon legislature now ask his colleagues for a special session to address one issue. It’s nice that Sen. Brian Boquist wants to address the lopsided taxation of heavy trucks that he says is leading to higher prices on consumer goods, but couldn’t they have done that during the regular session? Showing up to work means you can get stuff done. Good: Deschutes County finally getting on board and playing a part in addressing houselessness in Central Oregon. The City of Bend has led; it’s good now to see the County playing along and working on code changes, managed camps and other efforts to address this great humanitarian need. Bad: Rep. Cliff Bentz playing the foil in the effort to protect the Owyhee. Ranchers, tribes and other stakeholders have come to terms that give each of the

various entities something they want out of the deal. But seeing eastern Oregon’s House rep refuse to participate just stinks of partisan stalling tactics. Good: The state has struggled to adequately implement Measure 110, the citizen-led drug decriminalization and treatment bill that passed in 2020 – but lawmakers and policymakers are showing resolve in not tossing it out entirely, and instead working to improve on its promise. We’re not declaring victory on this one by a long shot – but it’s good to see leaders trying to make it work, and thereby honoring the will of the people. Getting more people into treatment is a good thing. Fingers crossed on this one. Good: New York City opting to ban solitary confinement in prisons. Let’s hope it sets a precedent for prisons across the nation. Bad: Your neighbors on NextDoor, feeling like it’s OK to post photos of underage people who commit grievous sins like ding-dong-ditching a house. In any year, posting photos of other people’s kids engaging in annoying-but-not-dangerous behavior is not cool and places these teens in harm’s way. Be the adult. Ugly: Juniper Ridge. If you’ve been following the story of Juniper Ridge since the early 2000s, then you already know that it’s been a saga that thus far has only resulted in fallow land. At some point or another it’s been planned to be a university, a performing arts center, a business center, a managed homeless camp and more. The City of Bend recently announced that it’s aiming to sell the land to a developer once again, which, given the history, could be good or bad – but the lingering vibe right now leans to ugly.

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That potential drop in youth vote should be worrisome to all of us. Apathy is its own form of voter suppression. When voters become disenfranchised, when they fail to use their vote, they lose representation. Voters who stand to pay the highest cost of an election – our youth – too often take a “Why bother?” approach. Yet, it is their future, their rights, and in some cases, their very lives at stake. An estimated 3,190,451 Oregonians were eligible to vote in 2022, yet the number of ballots returned was far less at 1,997,689. While Oregon may have led voter turnout, does that number really reflect what we should have as a nation with a strong democracy? This is why the League of Women Voters for Deschutes County works so very hard to educate voters of all ages, from all parties. We focus on policy, not the personalities of politicians. Our goal as a League is to further empower voters, to help those young and older to see how those policies affect our daily lives. This is why on Jan. 7 we will be hosting a public meeting at Bend’s Downtown Library from 2-3 p.m. Speakers will include Kim Gammond who chairs our candidate forum committee, Elizabeth Kirby who heads up our DEI committee and our state youth board, and Joyce Durban who heads up our Get Out the Vote committee. This is your opportunity to learn more about why your voice, your vote matters, and ways you can engage during Election 2024. See you there. — Karen Spears Zacharias is the president of the League of Women Voters Deschutes County

President Biden’s impeachment inquiry, she voted in lock-step with her far-right colleagues in her salute to Donald Trump. Having already lost twice in state elections to State Representative Janelle Bynum, who is running to take back the congressional seat lost by longterm Democrat Kurt Schrader, Chavez DeRemer no longer fools us with her campaign ads. So, why has Chavez DeRemer lost in the past to Janelle Bynum in 2016 and 2018? Since she was elected State Representative in 2016, Janelle Bynum has a proven track record of working hard for Oregonians. As a hard-working small business owner, some of her achievements include: lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting women’s reproductive freedom, protecting LGBTQ+ and civil rights, investing in innovation, advocating for small businesses, building more affordable housing, taking on the climate crisis, and finding pathways for all of our young people to get ahead — certainly achievements echoed by the values we support here in Deschutes County. Now, her endorsements to take on Lori Chavez DeRemer in the May 2024 elections include an impressive group of state and federal elected officeholders worth viewing on her election website, including Governor Kotek. Lori Chavez DeRemer can’t hide her voting record. For those of us who want to take back Kurt Shrader’s seat,

investigating the achievements of people running in the primary to take on Lori Chavez DeRemer is certainly worth your time and effort. — Dianne Crampton

RE: CLIMATE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES FEATURE, 12/14 Oh, nice. So 15 minute cities like the one they burned down Maui to build? Super progressive. Will the town be spending our tax dollars on leprechaun hunting gear, too? Will Oprah be building a home here? What's the occasion? —Caleano Aldebaran via Facebook We could have had one, a walking & biking panacea… but they put OSU on the west side. —Scott Camps via Facebook

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By Karen Spears Zacharias Oregon led the nation in voter turnout in 2022, but just barely — Oregon edged out Maine voters by 0.5%. Oregon’s youth voter turnout was fourth in the nation, at 35.5%. The higher-than-normal mid-term election turnout was propelled in part by two issues most concerning for 18-29-year-old voters: abortion rights and gun control. Guns are the number-one cause of deaths for those 19 years and younger. Those raised up in a nation where active shooter drills are commonplace from kindergarten through high school are using elections to fight back. According to a poll at the Harvard Institute of Politics, among voters under 30, three out of five believe in stricter gun control laws. But the primary force driving young voters is seeing their rights to reproductive health care eroded. They understand that once government denies a person of their rights, they are very difficult to regain, if ever. There has been a great deal of reporting about the youth vote and whether the issues they care most about will compel them to turnout the vote again the way it did in 2022. A recent Harvard Institute of Politics poll suggests that youth voters are less inclined to vote, with 49% saying they “will definitely” vote in 2024 versus the 57% who said they would in 2022. According to a report in USA Today, young voters who are most disinclined to vote are those who identify as Republicans – 56% said they would vote in 2024 as opposed to the 66% of young Republicans who said they would vote in 2022. We see the same sort of drop among the non-affiliated, only 31% who say they “definitely will” vote in 2024 versus the 41% who said they would in 2022. Among those who identify as Democrats there is only a 2% drop, from 66% down from 68%.

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Praying for Snow? Blame El Niño Redmond High School Considers Closure Due to Major Repairs

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A Redmond school facilities assessment found critical maintenance issues at Redmond High School, prompting considerations of closing the school. According to RSD Public Information Officer Holly Brown, major issues with the school's heating system would cost nearly $10 million to repair. With a $4 million budget to fix it, along with a major repair that wouldn’t allow students in the building, the District is looking at the possibility of housing RHS students at Ridgeview High School. The bond planning committee will gather to discuss ideas, getting

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feedback from the community, and is expected to have a final plan to present to the Board of Directors in late spring. Bend Police Make 10 DUII Arrests in 48 Hours On Dec. 20, a press release from Bend Police Dept. announced that it arrested 10 people for driving under the influence of intoxicants over a 48-hour period the previous weekend. Since the beginning of 2023, Bend Police have arrested nearly 600 drivers for DUII. In addition to normal patrols, the Bend PD is working grant-funded overtime shifts to combat DUII drivers in Bend. — Julianna LaFollette

— Number of calls handled by the Deschutes County Crisis Response team from May to October, with 75% of those calls not requiring the assistance of a police officer. From this week’s News story featuring Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler.

“‘Did you know there are four other Palestinians in Central Oregon?’ I didn't until this happened, and now I have four other Palestinian friends and that's fantastic. So, I want to see the light in these moments." — Redmond resident Karim Bouris, of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, from this week’s News story, “Two Friends Explore Common Ground.” (A longer version of that conversation is available as a podcast at bendsource.com.)

In case by gas companies, court rules Oregon’s climate change regulations invalid The state’s Court of Appeals ruled Dec. 20 that the three-yearold Climate Protection Program is invalid due to a failure by the state to file required disclosures. The judges said that the state’s Environmental Quality Commission didn’t comply with requirements when it voted in 2021 to create emissions rules that exceed federal rules and affect entities holding industrial air pollution permits under the federal Clean Air Act, the Oregon Capital Chronicle reports. The program was approved in 2021, requiring fossil gas companies operating in Oregon to cut emissions, aiming for a 50% reduction by 2035 and 90% by 2050. The gas companies said that in the process of imposing the regulations intended to cap and reduce emissions, the commission did not submit required disclosures to them and to other entities that hold federal industrial air pollution permits. State officials told the Capital Chronicle that they’ll either appeal or pursue an administrative rule change to fix the issue. — Compiled by Nicole Vulcan

Climate experts suggest a “strong” El Niño climate pattern can cause even warmer, drier winter conditions in Oregon By Julianna LaFollette

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s soon as winter rolls around, many Oregon residents begin hoping for the snow to come. This year, it may not come as quickly or as heavy as past years. The reason is due to a climate pattern taking place in the Pacific Ocean that can affect weather. El Niño describes the warming of the water in the Pacific Ocean. These ocean temperatures can cause severe weather effects throughout the globe, especially in the winter. El Niño often causes warmer and drier winter conditions. “That can give us a more educated guess on what our seasons are going to be like,” said Larry O’Neill, the state climatologist of Oregon. We usually see these climate patterns every other year or so. The last time we had an El Niño was in 2015 through 2016. The last few years, we’ve been in some form of La Niña, the opposite climate pattern that causes wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest, said O’Neill. This year, we’re experiencing a strong El Niño, which historically makes winter weather much warmer than normal, especially in Oregon. A stronger event produces even drier conditions, resulting in less snow. “The double whammy here is that if you have a little bit less precipitation and it’s warmer than normal, any precipitation we get is more likely to fall as rain rather than snow. That is kind of what we are seeing,” said O’Neill. In addition to the current winter weather conditions caused by El Niño, the changing climate is also making these effects more severe. “We’re slowly getting warmer over time,” said O’Neill. This can also reduce snowpack or make it more variable. “Some years, we get a lot of snow, and then, more often than not, we’re getting less snow and the snow season is starting later.” While it’s still too early to tell exactly how long the El Niño will last, El Niño episodes can last from nine to 12 months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

According to a NOAA report from Dec. 18, Bend has received less precipitation than normal in the last 30 days. The report also predicts normal or slightly above average precipitation through February, coupled with above-average temperatures. These warmer winter days can affect several things, including winter recreation in Central Oregon. Hoodoo Ski Area, which opened last year on Dec. 3, still has no opening date announced. Another major consequence of a warmer, drier winter in the West, but particularly in Oregon, includes the possibility of drought. Many river basins depend on snow melting in the spring. “What’s really key about snow is that it’s a natural reservoir that will hold on to the water throughout the winter and then release it slowly in the spring and early summer,” O’Neill said. The timing and the amount of the snow at the end of winter is crucial, said O’Neill. “Winters like this can throw us off, resulting in lower streams, rivers and reservoirs earlier in the summer, when we need the water the most,” he said. This can be an important consequence of having a lean snowpack winter, as it can virtually lock parts of Oregon into drought going into the following summer. O’Neill noted the condition of Wickiup Reservoir the last few years, which has either been emptied or nearly emptied toward the beginning of fall. This year, he said, it’s still very low. Although Central Oregon had a good year of snowpack this past winter, it didn’t recharge very much. “It’s still early in the season, but if the winter starts off dry and the snowpack starts out late, we always worry about what’s going to happen the following summer, because that’s when we’ll start to see the most severe consequences of that.”

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End of Year Q&A with Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler By Julianna LaFollette

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efore the end of 2023, the Source Weekly checked in with Mayor Melanie Kebler to learn about important accomplishments from the year and priorities moving forward with the growing city. Below is an excerpt from that Dec. 15 conversation. Source Weekly: What are some of the City of Bend’s biggest accomplishments from 2023? Melanie Kebler: One of the things I'm really proud of is the Lighthouse Navigation Center and the Safe Parking Program that we've set up the past couple of years. We're seeing er bl people move out of homeKe lessness, and we're seeing people stabilize, and that's very encouraging because it's showing that those solutions work. In the same vein, we saw the Coordinated Houseless Response Office back on track. They just had a meeting yesterday that I know was productive, moving forward on finding solutions for managed outdoor shelters, which is a real gap in our system. I think passing the fire levy was huge this year. Some other big accomplishments were grants around infrastructure, getting $20 million for the Hawthorne overcrossing and getting federal grants for our airport tower, which is a real safety measure that we need out at the Bend airport. There are a lot of federal grants rolling out in the next few years that we want to take advantage of. On the public safety side, I’m really proud of our police data dashboard that's live now, with the transparency on all of our police data, and I think even more proud of how we have supported the crisis response team. That was something that's many years in the works, but we've finally got that on the ground this year and of the 752 encounters that they had here in Bend, 75% of those were resolved without a police officer at all, which was the result that we're looking for. SW: What are some of the City’s priorities going into 2024? MK: Starting at the beginning of next year, we're going to get to the end of a lot of projects that we've been working on throughout this year and some that started before this year.

Updating the tree code, that's something that we're going to be moving through in the beginning of next year. Same for the system development charge update and the transportation fee process. It's been a year-long process that we'll wrap up early next year. I'm looking at updating the Community Climate Action Plan, which will be kicking off next year. But there are a lot of things that are sort of wrapping up at the beginning of the year, then we're going to get into our next slate of goals. SW: How has the City addressed houselessness? MK: When I was first elected in 2020, and took office in 2021, this was something that we just leaned right into because we had emergency dollars available, and we had a huge gap. We didn't even have an emergency overnight shelter that was consistent for the winter. Over the past few years, the city has been stepping up on what we can do. I think the more difficult conversation has been more region-wide and community-wide — how do we coordinate and get everybody stepping up to play their part. The other challenge is the community conversation. As elected leaders, it’s our job to overcome that and make sure we're acting on good data and good policy reasons. The fact is, if you want the status quo to change, which we all do, you've got to do something different. SW: What are your overall thoughts on the trajectory of Bend? MK: I'm very optimistic about what's happening in Bend. We've been through a lot, as a lot of cities have, and we have some pretty serious challenges, but we still have an engaged community, and we still have people who care and will write. We really do have something special here. We're at this point where we can really be in charge of our own future and our growth, and we can help to dictate what we want to see the future be like, even in the midst of state rules and all this other stuff. I know there's been a lot that we are dealing with, but I'm still very optimistic about where we're headed. I think we're in the right direction. And we need to just keep pushing forward and getting where we want to go.

Two Friends Explore Common Ground Two Central Oregonians, of Palestinian and Jewish descent, explore meaningful conversations following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack By Nicole Vulcan

ot long after the Hamas attack on Israeli citizens of Oct. 7, Redmond resident Karim Bouris, who claims “100% Palestinian, 100% Lebanese and 100% American” descent, came to the Source Weekly with an interesting proposition: An interview with himself and his friend Jordan Schiff, who grew up in a conservative Jewish family in the South, where they’d explore their friendship from what might be construed as “opposing sides.” We took Bouris up on the offer and raised him one, bringing the pair onto a recent episode of the Bend Don’t Break podcast. Find that episode among our podcasts at bendsource.com, and read an edited excerpt of the conversation below. Source Weekly: Let’s start at the beginning and talk about where you both were on Oct. 7. Karim Bouris: This is actually quite fascinating. So Jordan and our wives and myself, we’re new friends. We went camping finally for the first time and we had no cell reception in a random act of luck, dumb luck. My wife gets a ding on her phone and it's a new alert from “The Washington Post” about Hamas’ attack. And in that moment — here I am looking at a new friend who I knew is Jewish and I don't even know if I can say that to him like ‘Hey, did you see this?’ because I'm devastated. I'm crushed. I'm dying inside and I'm supposed to now just like talk about what are we going to make for lunch together? I didn't know if he knew, and we just didn't talk about it for three weeks. We just wrapped up the trip, came home and didn't talk. For about three weeks, right? Jordan Schiff: Yeah. Yeah, and for three weeks I kept asking myself whether I need to reach out to him and I didn't know how, because I had to do a lot of thinking about, what am I really feeling, right? How do I want to show up? What do I do? We got back and found out — we're catching up on the news. I'm feeling all these feels, right, and then Israel starts its retaliation within that first week. I mean, it was almost immediate, right by the time we had gotten back pretty much it had started. I'm Jewish and I know about his heritage, and I know that he's feeling confused and scared and things like that, and I wanted to reach out. When I

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eventually did it was when I was camping again for the eclipse, which was I think a couple weeks later and I texted him and I said — this is maybe after one or two texts that said like hey, hope you're doing all right, right — where I didn't expect a response, but then I texted him and said. ‘Hey, you know, I went camping this weekend. I thought about you. I hope you're doing well. These are some things that are on my mind. Here's an eclipse playlist I made on Spotify. I'd really love for you to add some music.’ KB: I don't know that I could have asked for a better friend who understood — didn't judge

Karim Bouris, bottom, of Palestinian and Lebanese descent, and Jordan Schiff, top, raised in a conservative Jewish household in the American South, are two friends from Redmond who’ve had a host of meaningful conversations since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

for that, and when we did get together it was because of the sense that I am feeling an isolation. It's a story that I am telling myself in my own head. I have a group of friends, and so the best thing I can do is — we Middle Easterners do really well — which is let's get together and eat. And that's what we did. I sent a text to our whole group of friends in Redmond. It was four couples, and it just said how about this Sunday we just all bring something to share, and it was fantastic food. Everybody came and what we learned, and I think the dynamics of that conversation were such, that everybody was hurting in some way or another. It wasn't just Jordan; I think we lead the conversation because we are so deeply by identity and history and story hurt by this and affected by this, but as our friends started talking, they all were experiencing a level of pain and isolation that this gathering helped them share. And so I think that's the story — that since then we've seen happen over and over and over across Central Oregon and Bend in friendships. I was just joking with you, Nicole — ‘Did you know there are four other Palestinians in Central Oregon?’ I didn't until this happened, and now I have four other Palestinian friends and that's fantastic. So, I want to see the light in these moments.

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Preguntas y Respuestas de fin de año con la alcaldesa de Bend, Melanie Kebler Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido Por/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar elevado de Hawthorne y la obtención de subvenciones federales para la airport tower/torre del aeropuerto, la cual es una efectiva medida de seguridad que necesitamos en el aeropuerto de Bend. En los próximos años se implementarán bastantes subvenciones federales de las cuales queremos beneficiarnos. Del lado de la seguridad pública, estoy muy orgullosa de nuestro police data dashboard/tablero de datos policiacos que ya está disponible, con datos claros y creo que estoy aún más orgullosa de cómo hemos apoyado al equipo de respuesta a las crisis. Eso fue algo en lo que se trabajó por años, pero finalmente se logró este año y de los 752 encuentros que se tuvieron aquí en Bend, 75% de esos encuentros se resolvieron sin la presencia de la polícia, lo cual estábamos buscando. SW: ¿Cuáles son algunas de las prioridades entrando el 2024? MK: A principios del próximo año, terminaremos muchos proyectos en los que hemos estado trabajando durante este año y algunos que iniciaron hace más de un año. Actualizar el the tree code, es algo en lo que estaremos trabajando a principios del próximo año. Lo mismo ocurre con la actualización del system development charge/cargos al desarrollo del sistema y el proceso de transportation fee/tarifas de transporte. Ha sido un largo proceso de un año que concluiremos

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a principios del próximo año. Estoy viendo actualizar el Community Climate Action Plan/Plan Comunitario de Acción Climática, que comenzará el próximo año. Pero hay muchas cosas que están concluyendo a principios de año y luego pasaremos a nuestra próxima lista de objetivos. SW: ¿Cómo se ha encargado la ciudad de la falta de vivienda? MK: Cuando fui elegida por primera vez en 2020, y asumí el cargo en 2021, apoyamos esto ya que teníamos disponibles dólares para emergencias y había una disparidad enorme. Ni siquiera teníamos un refugio nocturno constante en el invierno. En los últimos años, la ciudad ha estado aumentando lo que se pueda hacer. Creo que la conversación más difícil ha sido a nivel regional y comunitario; ¿cómo coordinamos y logramos que todos den la cara para desempañar su papel?. El otro reto es la plática comunitaria. Como líderes electos, nuestro trabajo es superar eso y asegurarnos que obramos de la mano con buenos datos y buenas razones políticas. El hecho es que si quieres que cambie el estado actual, lo cual todos queremos, se tiene que hacer algo diferente.

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ntes de finalizar el 2023, the Source Weekly se comunicó con la alcaldesa Melanie Kebler para enterarse de los logros importantes de este año y las prioridades que encara a futuro la creciente ciudad. A continuación se muestra un fragmento de la conversación del 15 de diciembre. Source Weekly: ¿Cuáles son algunos de los logros más grandes del 2023? Melanie Kebler: Una de las cosas de las que estoy muy orgullosa es del Lighthouse Navigation Center y de Safe Parking Program/Programa de Estacionamiento Seguro que hemos montado en los últimos años. Estamos viendo que hay gente ya no vive en la calle y que se estabiliza, y eso anima porque demuestra que esos recursos sirven. En la misma categoría vimos que Coordinated Houseless Response Office (Oficina de Respuesta Coordinada para personas sin hogar) está de nuevo en marcha. Acaban de tener una reunion que fue fructífera para continuar en la búsqueda de soluciones para el manejo de los refugios al aire libre, lo cual es una disparidad en el sistema . Creo que la aprobación de fire levy fue importante este año. Algunos otros logros importantes fueron las subvenciones en torno a la infraestructura, la obtención de $20 millones para el Hawthorne overcrossing/cruce

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Year in Review: 10 Impactful Stories from 2023 Going into a new year, we look back on stories that remain impactful, relevant and explore important topics in Central Oregon By Julianna LaFollette

As 2023 comes to an end, take a look through some of this year’s most impactful stories, exploring topics such as child care, housing, addiction, transportation and more.

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Coming… To A Pipeline Near You In February, the Source Weekly wrote about Canadian energy company, TC Energy, which plans to pump 50 million additional cubic feet of Canadian methane per day through a pipeline that goes through Idaho, Washington, Oregon and California. The pipeline, Gas Transmission Northwest, divides the planned communities, Stevens Ranch and Stevens Road Tract, in east Bend.

care. A lack of child care workers, due to high qualifications and low pay, makes child care expensive and hard to come by. The cost of facilities made it more difficult to meet the demand. Courtesy of OSU-Cascades

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Several politicians weighed in on their support or against. Concerns with the pipeline included pollution and risk of leaks. Political support for the project is split along political lines, with Republican elected officials in Idaho supporting the expansion and Democratic officials in Oregon, Washington and California opposing. Further reporting: Subsequent reporting covered a delayed decision from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on TC Energy’s Gas Transmission Northwest Xpress after several people and organizations asked the commission to deny or delay the decision. In October, FERC approved the pipeline expansion, prompting environmental groups to request a rehearing in November, urging FERC to reconsiders its approval of the controversial project.

Oregon Senate Bill 599 required housing providers to allow child care services in rental homes. Subsequent bills also help provide funding through grants to providers. Reporting from nearly a year prior, found that several child care facilities were forced to shut down due to COVID. Nearly a year before this story, the Source Weekly reported on several child care facilities that were forced to shut down due to COVID, which experts suggested would lead to years-long waiting lists for children needing to be enrolled in after-school programs or preschool. Parents also noted some facilities taking advantage of the shortage, charging more for less.

The story covers the importance of play and sports for children. There are a number of barriers to entry to play sports. However, reporting found that there are some resources available to overcome those barriers. The easiest way for kids to access organized sports is through schools. However, many schools have a pay to play fee. At Caldera High School in Bend, high schoolers must pay $100 per sport and middle schoolers, $40 per sport. Many local organizations strive to help make sports and outdoor activities more accessible for everyone, such as handing over debit cards that cover costs of recreational sports and programs outside of schools and work by Latino organization, Vamanos Outside, which helps kids and families who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color get outside and have fun.

State Of The Industry in 2023 In May, the Source reported on the state of the restaurant industry after COVID, seeing some rebounds while the number of restaurants remained stagnant. The number of hospitality workers declined, while job vacancies and the cost of hiring new employees rose significantly following the pandemic. Rent prices remained high and food prices went up due to chain disruptions, labor shortages and inflation. Michael Browning

Leveling The Playing Field In March, the Source Weekly reported on the increasing prices of kids sports and activities in Central Oregon. Adobe Stock

Child Careless In March, the Source Weekly reported on the all too familiar story of child care scarcity. An Oregon State University found that for every five children in Deschutes County, only one spot is available in an accredited child care business. Central Oregon qualified as a child care desert by having fewer than 33% of children with access to child

Rising costs forced many restaurant owners to increase prices. Additionally, in-person restaurant going went down 22% compared to 2020 and nearly 40% of all restaurant traffic was drive-through. With fewer people sitting in restaurants, restaurants felt the effects when it comes to revenue from alcohol and soft drinks.

FEATURE While the restaurant industry had a lot of struggles following the pandemic, some owners started to see positive trends.

It’s Time to Talk About E-Bikes

Bob Shaw’s Sparkling Career It was a shock to all that beloved Central Oregon TV personality, Bob Shaw announced he was retiring in July. Known for his trademark slogan and 20 wins for Best TV personality, Shaw sat down with the Source Weekly to talk about his career in meteorology and what’s next for him.

Big Pharma’s Lasting Impact on Oregon In September, The Washington Post released data showing the magnitude of prescription pain pill use across states and counties in the U.S. In October, the Source Weekly reported on how the lasting effect of prescription pain pills devastated the state of Oregon. 2011 saw the highest number of pain pills distributed across the country. However, in later years, as providers began proscribing less, people hooked on pills began moving to deadlier, more easily available street drugs. The amount of fentanyl seized in Oregon went up from 690 pills in 2019 to more than 2 million in 2022.

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Biking is very popular in Central Oregon, so it’s no surprise that the popularity of e-bikes is growing with it. However, the increasing usage concerned many residents in the area. Bend PD began receiving more complaints regarding young kids riding them, going against traffic rules and not wearing helmets. Deaths among child pedestrians rose 11% since 2013. Senior walkers told the Source they didn’t feel comfortable walking on popular trails and routes in Bend due to high speeding e-bikes on paths. Educational messaging and programs from local nonprofits have grown, giving residents more useful information regarding the safety and usage of e- bikes in Bend.

A “Minor” Homeless Concern In July, the Source Weekly reported on Central Oregon’s homeless population under the age of 18. Over 10%, a conservative estimate, of Central Oregon’s homeless population was under 18 at the time of publishing.

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Shaw went through several career paths before finding meteorology. He was in the Navy during the Vietnam era, worked in RV sales and service, and as a restaurant waiter while back in school at Central Oregon Community College. As he became interested in becoming a weather caster, Shaw attended Mississippi State University to complete his meteorology training. Shaw talked about his slogan, “Have a sparkling day,” which he confessed was taken from an old coworker at a dealership he previously worked at. As for Shaw’s plans for retirement, he announced that he would be teaching meteorology at COCC a couple days a week, giving him a slightly more relaxed schedule.

What We Lose When We Leave As Central Oregon’s population and housing prices continue to grow, many in Bend are forced to leave due to the cost of living. In July, the median home price in Bend reached a new high at $800,000. Three years before, it was $464,000. While “Zoom towns,” in the West like Bend and Bozeman, are growing as highly desirable places, the communities surrounding these cities are actually growing even faster.

With a rise in fentanyl, overdoses skyrocketed from 2019 to 2022. Oregon is struggling to keep up, with a need for more treatment beds and detox facilities. Treatment providers, nonprofits and health organizations hope to see more services, fulfilling measure 110, which many providers think will take time.

Exploring Climate Friendly Communities The Source Weekly’s most recent feature story covered a new city initiative to designate walkable, mixeduse areas in Bend to reduce dependence on cars and help the city and state meet its climate and housing goals. Climate-Friendly Areas came out of the state’s Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules, adopted in 2022, which applies rules to Oregon cities with populations over 50,000. These rules encourage the creation of denser areas that allow people to live, work and meet most of their daily needs without having to rely on a car, attempting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Courtesy Visit Bend

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Central Oregon has seen a 28% increase in people experiencing houselessness from 2022. Additionally, Bend-La Pine Schools has twice as many students reporting homelessness than was reported in the point in time count, which covers Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. Additionally, over 40% of unaccompanied youth, those ranging from ages 18 to 24, are LGBTQ. Studies also show that homeless children are more likely to become homeless adults. Kids without a home often are less likely to go to school and families are warier of interacting with service providers. The count is oftentimes inaccurate due to greater risk factors for accessing support, like worries about getting families in trouble or about going into the foster care system. Families also worry about their children being removed.

People are migrating out of Bend due to being priced out, moving to nearby communities, seeking more affordability and smaller towns. A Bend Chamber of Commerce poll from October found that 95% of business owners are limited in their ability to hire qualified candidates due to housing prices, and that their current workforce and company growth was negatively impacted by the cost of housing. With rising prices, Bend has seen a rise in high-earners and a decrease in those who make below $50,000. With migration out of Bend to nearby areas, prices are beginning to rise in other areas like Redmond and Sisters.

Reporting found that nearly 36% of climate pollution comes from transportation. Cities aiming to designate CFAs are asked to find locations that are best suited for this type of development, with access to public transit and good pedestrian and bicycle transit connectivity. The main changes to allow for this type of development will be land use changes, allowing for a mix of uses in an area. These rules attempt to make more affordable housing by encouraging dense buildings, as single-family detached homes on larger lots are the most expensive housing products available.

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In June, a fatal collision between a minivan and e-bike took the life of a 15-year-old Bend teen, who was riding an e-bike with a passenger on the back. The tragic event, along with growing concerns about the safety surrounding the use of e-bikes, prompted the Source Weekly to report on the importance of more education on e-bike safety, usage and ways to coexist with other modes of transportation.

Homeless youth have more needs with education, which is an important consideration and the number one factor for preventing future homelessness. The McKinney-Vento Act guarantees kids experiencing homelessness the same right to public education as other students, offering help with things like transportation.

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THE POLISH AMBASSADOR WITH SCOTT NICE AND YEMANJO PSYCHEDELIC SAXOPHONE

Experimental musician The Polish Ambassador mixes mid-tempo funk with a wealth of seasoned musicians on keyboards, guitars, violins and more. Don’t miss a moment of this genre-defying live-wire act with Scott Nice and Yemanjo on Wed., Dec. 27, 8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $25.

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SUTTLE LODGE'S FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES: THE HOLY BROKE FIRESIDE SHOW ROADSICK BLUES

Guitar-led music experience, The Holy Broke, perform an intimate fireside show full of haunting hymns and thought-provoking lyricism. Catch the show on Thu., Dec. 28, 6pm. The Suttle Lodge and Boathouse. 13300 Hwy. 20, Sisters. $10. Samantha Fish

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SUGAR SWEET STRING BAND SWEET STEAM ENGINE SONGS

Steeped in old-time revelry and kissed with a touch of Americana influence, The Sugar Sweet String Band, always delivers heartfelt ballads and home-spun dance numbers that’ll keep the night alive. Grab a drink and enjoy the show on Thu., Dec. 28, 6-8pm. River’s Place. 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

BARRINGER AND BAKER FIDDLE AND FOLK TUNES

Timeless duo, Mark Barringer and Bob Baker play music from the '60s, '70s and '80s, lending a creative, soulful style to reinvented classic tunes. Enjoy the exciting and rich sound of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison on Thu., Dec. 28, 6-8pm. Stoller Wine Bar Bend. 555 NW Arizona Ave., Ste. 30, Bend. Free.

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TAROT AND TEA WITH KATI HAVE YOUR ENERGY DEFINED Courtesy Shots of Honey

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SO YOU THINK YOU GOT JOKES - THE UGLY SWEATER PARTY EDITION THE GIFT OF GAB AND LAUGHTER

Dress in ugly sweaters for this 18+ event featuring unfiltered humor from a lineup of top-tier comedians. Comedians dive into spontaneous joke-off competitions on Fri., Dec. 29, 8pm. Silver Moon Brewing. 24 Greenwood Ave., Bend. $15.

Singer/songwriter Samantha Fish revolutionized the modern punk scene with her fresh take on electric blues and rock ‘n’ roll through a punk perspective. Fish is accompanied by drummer Josh Freese and bassist Diego Navaira. Thu., Dec. 28, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre. $41-$66.

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HIGH DESERT HOGWARTS 10 POINTS TO SLYTHERIN!

This quiz night is sure to bring a magical energy with family-style inspired dining, wizarding games and prizes, costumes encouraged. Worthy Brewing hosts this gathering of wizarding wonder on Fri.-Sat., Dec. 29-30, 6pm. 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. $55.

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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. Secure your spot ahead of time at threedeertarot.com, longer readings available. Sat., Dec. 30, 11am. The Peoples Apothecary. 1841 NE Division St., Bend. $40.

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Participants are encouraged to don eccentric hats and cocktail attire and embrace the quirkiness of a Mad Hatter's tea party. This celebration will include a cocktail hour and silent auction benefiting local nonprofit The Giving Plate. Dinner will be curated and provided by Chef Travis Taylor. Sun., Dec. 31, 6pm. Riverhouse Convention Center. 2850 NW Rippling River Ct., Bend. $169.

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Having brought premier artists such as Eric Darius, Haley Reinhart and The Lao Tizer Band to Bend, Lamb has helped cement Jazz at the Oxford’s status as a premier jazz event By Armando Borrego

azz at The Oxford has embodied the essence of musical innovation and tradition in Bend since its inception over a decade ago. The changing lineup of artists slated yearly is renowned for fusing timeless jazz melodies with contemporary resonance, mastery over their instruments and an innate ability to craft music that captivates the soul. At the helm of this musical offering is Portland-based musician/vocalist Patrick Lamb, a luminary whose ability with the saxophone provides effortless emotion. As Lamb remembers, it was the Charlie Parker Omnibook his father gave him that brought Lamb the clarity and challenges he needed to grow as a jazz saxophonist. Since then, the single-reed instrument has engaged him wholly. “Parker is one of the creators of bebop jazz,” he said. “He [Parker] was a trailblazer and inventor, he’s just part of the language of what we do, if you’re going to study jazz you should study Charlie Parker.” Lamb’s sincerity clearly shows that this is a testament rather than a suggestion. Lamb is the perfect example of prodigious talent and unbridled passion. His ability and dedication, at a young age, to the music of jazz legends before him allowed him the opportunity to head on tour with Grammy-winning jazz pianist/vocalist Diane Schuur while he was still fresh out of college. “I grew up playing in jazz clubs,” Lamb recalled. “It was through that I got called to play with Diane Schuur, and I did that when I was 19-20 years old.” The celebrated saxophonist seems unphased as he lists a rolodex of huge names in the jazz/pop/rock world, all of whom he’s played with. To this musician, touring with Bobby Caldwell for over half a decade and occasional guest spots with guitarist/founding member of The Doors, Robby Kreiger, are just part of the gig.

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Patrick Lamb insists that keeping in touch with the community is the key to his success. Lamb has recently ventured into holiday territory purely based on the community’s keen interest.

Looking to expand his influence and reach within the music world, Lamb took a hands-on and personal approach when founding his ticketing enterprise, Ticket Tomato. While serving as founder and head of the company, Lamb relied heavily on his ability to nurture relationships and friendships with high-caliber talent, leading the business to gross over $50 million before parting ways in 2016.

Ticket Tomato has worked with the Waterfront Blues Festival, Winthrop Blues Festival and Concert for Cancer, to name a few. Lamb also represents multiple musical acts, including Jazz at The Oxford, under the umbrella company Icon Entertainment Group, founded in 2017. “Keeping the interest level high, that’s really your job as a producer,” Lamb explained. “Helping create one-of-a-kind experiences that you’ll never get again. That’s what I try to do.” With this year’s lineup for Jazz at The Oxford, Lamb has succeeded beyond expectation. Violinist Karen Briggs and the Lao Tizer Band brought amazing energy in November, and jazz saxophonist Elan Trotman is set for a boundary-pushing performance of music from Marvin Gaye on Jan. 12-13, with the show for Jan. 12 already sold out. Jazz at the Oxford also hosts free music education workshops with Georges Bouhey. “Jazz emulates the culture,” Lamb said. “The ‘40s and ‘50s are very different from now, and if you want to connect with people you have to go with the flow and find that place where, as a producer, what I love fits with what people in the area are also going to love. It’s a little bit of trying to find out where in that Venn diagram of happiness you can land.” Jazz at The Oxford: Elan Trotman Sat., Jan. 13, 5pm and 8pm. The Oxford Hotel 10 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend Oxfordhotelbend.com Patricklamb.com $68

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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.

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. Free admission.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

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.

Silver Moon Brewing So You Think You Got Jokes - The Ugly Sweater Party Edition Step into Silver Moon Brewing for a rollercoaster of laughter with “So You Think You Got Jokes?!” Come dressed in your best, worst ugly sweater to this 18+ event promises unfiltered, side-splitting humor from a lineup of top-tier comedians.But there’s a twist! Comedians will dive into a spontaneous joke-off, crafting punchlines on-the-fly from audience suggestions. 8-9:30pm.

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

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Ghost of Brian Craig Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday. 6-8pm. Free. Deschutes Brewery Public House Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, whichever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

Ushering in the new year, Portland-based soul group Reb and The Good News infuses dance floor funk and sultry horn sections into soulful performance on Sun., Dec. 31, 8pm at The Belfry.

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

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s

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

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart 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.

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.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

Pour House Grill Last Call Trivia Wednes-

River’s Place Sugar Sweet String

show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with Jeannie at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

day Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm.

Band A down-home sound sparking merriment, homespun ballads and original dance tunes. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Polish Ambassador with Scott Nice and Yemanjo A mystery man of many hats, The Polish Ambassador rocks more than just a trademark jumpsuit, authoring sublime, intentional artistic works, animated safaris in technicolor sound. 8-11:59pm. $25.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

Volcanic Theatre Pub Zest of Indubious - Polish Ambassador After Party The Polish Ambassador Official After Party With Zest Of Indubious at Volcanic Theatre Pub. Directly After The Polish Ambassador Show. 11:30-11:59pm. Free.

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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.

Stoller Wine Bar Bend Barringer and

Baker Mark Barringer plays guitar and sings as Bob Baker plays the electric violin performing music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, blending their creative classic and soulful styles for an exciting and rich sound. 6-8pm. No Cover.

The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room Trivia Night Tease your brain and win

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 Live Music Every Thurs-

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.

cool prizes. Happy Hour menu will be offered during game time. Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of fabulous wines, snacks and fun! Every last Thursday of the month. Arrive early, game starts at 6pm. Last Thursday of every month, 6-9pm. Free.

The Capitol Open Decks: 10 Live DJs 10 live

DJs. Open format. 30-minute sets. Hosted by “Its Fine” & SoMuchHouse at The Capitol in Downtown Bend. Fourth Thursday of every month, 8pm-1am. $5.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series:

The Holy Broke Fireside Show The Holy Broke will be in Bend to share rowdy country, punk, blues, and surf rock fueled by one of Arkansas’ most formidable yodelers. RSVP required for overnight lodging guests to claim complimentary seats. 6-8pm. $10.

29 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.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Century Live Music with Evan Mullins Wrap up 2023 with an unforgettable live music session featuring local artist Evan Mullins at the Pub on Century! Rally your friends, secure a table, grab a pint and relish the tunes. Free and family-friendly. 5-7pm. Free. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Two

Teachers Comedy Show Todd Basil is a stand-up comedian and college calculus instructor. He can make math funny but won’t make you do any math. He has performed at clubs, festivals, wineries, breweries, and corporate events along the West Coast and beyond. Don also headlines and produces “The Teacher Show” which has sold out rooms all over the Pacific Northwest and is currently one of Willamette Week’s “must see” shows in Portland. $15 on Bendticket.com $20 at door. 8-9:30pm.

The Domino Room Call Down Thunder - End of the Year Party Call Down Thunder’s end of the year “Dead Phish” party. With support from The Hasbens, photo booth and crafts. This will be the event to be at to get the NYE weekend started right! Wear your PJs to the Pajama Party themed event! $15 online, $23 at door. 7pm. 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.

30 Saturday 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.

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 Bill Powers Wrap up 2023 with a stellar live music performance by local artist Bill Powers at the Pub on Century! Round up your crew, snag a table, grab a pint and relish in the live tunes. Free and family-friendly. 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Craft Kitchen and Brewery Three Jesters and a Queen Say Goodbye to 2023 and Hello to 2024 by joining us for the last comedy show of the year. Show up early to enjoy a tasty beverage and some amazing BBQ. Featuring Courtney Stevens, Katy Ipock, and Jasmine Rogers, hosted by Jade the Vixen. Tickets $15 online, $20 at door. 21+ Strong content expected. 8-9:30pm. Eqwine Wine Bar Saturday Music Spotlight Kurt Silva Kurt Silva’s live performance lets the music speak for itself. 7-9pm. 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 Johnny Bourbon Johnny’s performance can somewhat be described as an act of emotional purging and tends to fill a room with a sense of heavy catharsis while still evoking a sense of levity, and laughter as he whistles and sways. Late night DJ set from DJ LiamLantern. 9-11pm. $10. M&J Tavern Inversion A local duo of proportionate values delivering the reversal of order. . Please tip the band. 9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Evenings with Railroad

Earth Midtown Events is thrilled to bring evenings with Railroad Earth to Midtown Ballroom in Bend Sat., Dec. 30 and Sun., Dec. 31! These are all ages shows with the band performing two sets each night. 8pm-Midnight. $35-$75.

Northside Bar & Grill The Substitutes An amazing night of modern and classic rock. 8-11pm. Free.

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Immersion Brewing Re:Set - An Evening of Bass Music An evening of bass music paired with a laser show! 8pm-1am. $10.

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.

CALENDAR On Tap Wrong Warp Live music in the tent with Wrong Warp 6-8pm.

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River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions The Positive Side will perform Jaa, funk, pop and R ‘n’ B music. 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing The Dread-

noughts and Guests No scripted intros, no choreography, no pre-prepared sound effects or light shows. Only six loud-mouthed extroverts aiming a series of punked-up folk dances at the audience. 7-11pm. $15.

Sunday 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing Facility NYE Masquerade Dance Party

Ring in the New Year with style at the 10 Barrel Masquerade dance party. This event features live music from Summit Express Jazz Band, a Dj Dance party, photo booth, and a free champagne toast. 9pm-1am. $25.

The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

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

The Belfry Belfry NYE with Reb and the Good News and Bend Burlesque! Reb and the Good News is a Portland-based funk, world and soul group that brings optimism and cathartic release to the dance floor. Catchy horn lines and sultry vocals soar over grooves that you can’t help but move to. 8pm-1am. $42. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Elements Public House Family New Year's

Eve Party Make this a FAMILY New Year - Join this family-friendly New Year’s Eve Party! Complimentary party favors, dinner specials, Live Music with Reno & Cindy, enjoy dinner and complimentary alcohol or non-alcohol toast for the countdown!!! Kids 12 & Under =complimentary dessert for countdown. No Cover Charge 6-9pm. Free.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards 2024 New Year's Eve Party Make your New Year's resolutions at the most fun-filled New Year’s Eve Party ever. Amazing music from Justin Lavik and The High Street Combo. Come dance from 2023 into 2024! Delicious appetizer buffet, including Tater-tinis will be available. $125 per person. 8pm. $125.

Hardtails Bar & Grill 13th Annual New Year’s Eve Bash with The Harris Blake Band Rock on with The Harris Blake Band playing songs people know. Classic rock to Classic rock! All night long!! 9pm-12:30am. Free. Hoodoo Ski Area Hoodoo’s All Day New

Year’s Eve Celebration New Year’s Eve Party presented by Pepsi. Lifts run from 9 am-9pm, special dinner menu, live music in the lodge until midnight and a professional fireworks show on the mountain shortly after 9pm. It’s a great family-friendly atmosphere; non-skiing guests are welcome to come hang out in lodge. 9-Midnight. Free.

Immersion Brewing Glitter Gala: A New Year’s Eve Celebration Come ring in the New Year in style at Immersion Brewing! Dance the night away with live music by Quattlebaum Quartet and DJ sets by Riles and Wild Goose Chase. There will be a free champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. 9pm-2am. $24. Juniper Golf Course and The View Tap and Grill Chasin’ Bandits playing New Year's

Eve Chasin’ Bandits plays country, honky tonk, rock and southern rock. Dinner buffet runs from 5-7pm. $75, reservations required. For more info, call 541-548-3121. Dance party 7- 10 pm $15 cover charge for walk ins, champagne and party favors for all. 5-10pm. $15.

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Big E’s Sports Bar New Year's Eve Sing in

the New Year at Big E’s with DJ Jackie J and A Fine Note Karaoke too! The fun begins at 7pm. Come sample some of Big E’s delicious food, craft cocktails and enjoy the new year. 7pm. Free.

M&J Tavern New Year's Eve - Blackflowers

Blacksun and Kronk Men The M and J Tavern’s NYE Party. Blackflowers Blacksun and Kronk Men. The Kronk Men are just coming out of the studio and Blackflowers is just heading in. A long standing collaboration recommends ear protection provided. 9pm-12:30am.

M&J Tavern New Year’s Eve Face Melter

Ring in the New Year with 100% raw energy and power and give it the entry it deserves with a champagne toss back at midnight. Bring a friend and some ear plugs!!!! 21 and up. Must have ID, please tip the bands. 9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Evenings with Railroad

Earth Midtown Events is thrilled to bring Evenings with Railroad Earth to Midtown Ballroom in Bend Sat., Dec. 30 and Sun., Dec. 31! These are all ages shows with the band performing two sets each night. 9:30pm-1am. $35-$75.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free. River’s Place NYE with Soul’d Out NYE Party Like it’s Eastern Standard Time! Ring it in with the funk and soul groove of Soul’d Out. Free champagne toast with the NYC ball drop, then continue on with your party or go to bed. 7-9pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s

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

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

Silver Moon Brewing NYE Bash featuring Jeshua Marshall and The Flood, J Meast and more Bend’s best eclectic NYE Party is back at Silver Moon Brewing featuring Jeshua Marshall and The Flood, J Meast and more of Bend’s favorite artists. 7-11:59pm. $15. Stihl Whiskey Bar NYE Party and Masquer-

ade Ball Cheers to an incredible year and roll out the red carpet for 2024! No cover, midnight countdown, champagne toast, festive drinks and fine whiskey. Dress to the nines in masquerade attire for this night to remember. 5pm-1am.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Eleganza: A Cliché

New Year’s Ball Cliché is ringing in the end of the year with the biggest party yet! Eleganza will be all about honoring the glitz and glamour within the LGBT+ community while welcoming all to let loose in a safe and inclusive environment. 8pm1am. $20-$150.

Worthy Brewing New Queer’s Eve 2024: A Post-Apocalyptic Drag Soiree Join your favorite local drag artists in ringing in the New Year in true Cult fashion, and with a very special drink and food menu exclusive to this event. $40 online, $55 at the door. 9pm-12:30am. $40.

1 Monday 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.

Enjoy a night with Chasin' Bandits as they perform country, honky tonk and S outhern rock for a dance party that’ll ring in the new year on Sun., Dec. 31, 5pm at Juniper Golf Course. Reservations required for dinner buffet.

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. 6pm. 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.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night and

Samantha Fish Over the course of her career as an award-winning artist, singer/ songwriter/guitarist Samantha Fish has brought extraordinary power to her self-expression, capturing her inner world in combustible riffs, visceral rhythms, and spine-tingling vocal work. Dec. 28, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $41-$66.

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

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

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy

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

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.

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

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.

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.

2 Tuesday 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. 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.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

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

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

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

Country Swing Dance Lessons Come

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

Dance Foundations and Fitness Excellent and supportive for any style of dance or athlete based on Indian Temple and Classical Dances. Awaken your innate power and grace and integrate your masculine and feminine energies to optimize your entire being, from the inside to out. Register for exact address. Learn more at http://www.templetribalfusion.com/dancebend Thursdays, 9:15-10:30am. Through Jan. 11. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20. 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.

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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. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20. 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. Fri, Dec. 29, 10-11:30am, Mon, Jan. 8, 10-11:30am and Mon, Jan. 15, 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.

Temple Tribal Fusion Dance Drop-in $20/ class. Register for address. Classes include Tribal Belly Dance, traditional sacred dances, yoga, fitness, dance drills, choreography to expand your movement language and build strength, grace, agility, confidence in a heart-centered, world-class learning environment. All levels warmly welcomed! Learn more at http://www. templetribalfusion.com/dance-bend Wednesdays, 5pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society

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

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: 805-2342048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + OUTDOOR EVENTS New Year’s Eve Bonfire on the Snow EXHIBITS Third Thursday Open Mic at the High Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic

night for all poets, storytellers and writers. This is an in-person program. Join us at the High Desert Music Hall for a spoken word open mic night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Every third Thursday, 6-8pm. Contact: 541312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Winter Nights: By the Fireside This is

your ticket to get everyone out of the house in the pajamas! Family portraits in pajamas at the museum, with story time readings for the kids and the sugar cookies that have got to go. $10 Adults, $6 Children 3-12, Members Free! Dec. 28, 4-7:30pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@ highdesertmuseum.org. $10.

Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan The stunning exhibition, created by the

National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, will feature Donovan’s images and videos of wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and on Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Artic. Free with paid admission. Oct. 21-Feb. 11. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. hhagemeier@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

WORDS

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

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

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Ring in 2024 in a most intimate and profound setting. Snowshoeing through the lush and snowfilled forest. Descend upon an amazing snowbuilt amphitheater where a crackling bonfire awaits. Gathering around the fire and usher in the New Year with a champagne toast at the turn of midnight! Dec. 31, 9pm-1:15am. Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-3898359. info@wanderlusttours.com. $160.

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

VOLUNTEER

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

Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals

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

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free. Half-Off Public Tours Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room is offering half-off public tours every Sun.-Tue. through the rest of 2023! Mondays-Tuesdays-Sundays. Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-385-8606. Tour@deschutesbrewery.com. $5. Homebuyer Webinar: Learn how to get up to $21k in closing cost assistance!

Hailing from San Francisco, experimental band Dirtwire specializes in blending cowboy blues and electro-influenced psychedelia for a genre-defying good time. Rock out with the band on Wed., Jan. 10, 7pm at the Midtown Ballroom.

B E N D T I C K.CEO MT

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, sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors, relocating. Register at www.centralORwebinars.com Thursdays, 1-2pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 503-8102723. SCASS@KW.COM. Free.

SATURDAY, DEC. 30 AT 6PM

SUNDAY, DEC. 31 AT 7PM

HIGH DESERT HOGWARTS

NYE BASH

Worthy Brewing

Featuring Jeshua Marshall & The Flood Silver Moon Brewing

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

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

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.

Bingo Fundraiser for Silver Linings Rescue Ranch Free admission, cash prizes,

$1 bingo cards. Proceeds benefit Silver Linings Rescue Ranch. Second and Fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-7:30pm. Rae’s Coffee & Food, 6033 SW Williams Rd, Powell Butte. Contact: 425-238-2370. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

An Evening of Elegance - New Year’s Eve Dinner Party at Juniper Preserve

Step into the New Year with a touch of glamour and nostalgia at Juniper Preserve’s USO-themed New Year’s Eve Party! Starting at 9 pm on Dec. 31. Be whisked away to a world of glittering lights, luxurious celebrations and evocative glamour. Dec. 31, Noon-1am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866320-5024. $150.

Apres Download DJs, happy hour drinks, free s'mores, and food trucks! Ski and board tunes from @betweenevergreens will be available during the show! 3-6pm. LOGE Bend. 19221 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free. New Year New Gear Start your new year with a resolution to buy local and second hand. Bend’s newest vintage store is having an epic sale to start your year off right. Sip on Hot Chocolate while shopping for your new favorite shirt. Grab a candle from the Makers Market. Guaranteed a rad time. Dec. 30, 11am-5pm. Good Bad Rad Vintage, 61419 S. Hwy 97 Suite B, Bend. Contact: goodbadradvintage@gmail. com. Free.

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JAZZ

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“Deadhead” of the Year

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Call Down Thunder’s bassist, Chip Fieberg, cracks the lid on the local touring tribute band and the upcoming end-of-the-year show Courtesy Call Down Thunder

Call Down Thunder’s end of the year “Dead Phish” concert has a pajama party theme.

Hasbens Travis Ehrenstrom Band The Mostest Scott Pemberton O Theory

FREE LIVE MUSIC COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEAR’S EVE Father Luke’s Room • 6-9pm • FREE • All ages welcome 12/26 That ‘90s Band 12/27 The Silvertone Devils 12/28 Thomas T and the Blue Chips 12/29 Rock Ridge 12/30 Heavy Light 700 NW Bond St • Bend • (541) 382-5174 • mcmenamins.com

or a proper celebration of music, energy and the end of the year, renowned Grateful Dead tribute group, Call Down Thunder, will light up the stage with euphoric rhythm on Friday, Dec. 29, at 7pm. With the shindig going down at the Domino Room, this music/community event promises an unforgettable experience for both die-hard “Deadheads” and new fans alike. I spoke with bass player for the band Chip Fieberg ahead of the show to find out what makes the Grateful Dead and this event meaningful to him. Fieberg, while always being musically inclined, only started playing the bass in high school. “I started playing the bass actually at 14-15 years old,” he said, “I really took to it as a lead kind of instrument.” He also credits Les Claypool, bassist and founder of alt/progressive rock group, Primus, as the musician that ignited his fire for the lowest-pitched instrument of the string family. With the musical discography of the Grateful Dead being primarily known for its distinct improvisational jams, Fieberg maintains that all members of the band have placed an unwavering dedication to correctly channeling the energy of the Grateful Dead's musical genius. “They really evolved the musical experience on a rock ‘n’ roll platform,” said Fieberg. “They pushed the technology. They were total innovators and total hippies; it was great. It’s been a fun historical dive for me besides just playing the music.” Known for their adeptness in capturing the Dead's prowess, the band infuses each performance with an electrifying energy that mirrors the euphoria of an authentic Grateful Dead concert. “The musicianship is amazing, but what made them so popular was the community aspect,” Fieberg explained. “Part of what we try to produce is more of that community party vibe and atmosphere rather than a one-off concert vibe.” Fans are encouraged to secure their spot early to partake in this captivating celebration of the Grateful Dead's enduring spirit. The event also features a photo booth, lots of crafts and a Pajama Party theme. Call Down Thunder – End of the Year Party Fri., Dec. 29, 7pm The Domino Room 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Calldownthunder.com $15

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Sunriver Music Festival Tickets on Sale Now Tickets for the Sunriver Music Fes-

tival are now available! Find tickets at sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084. Ongoing. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-593-1084.

Holiday Kids Open Play Come for some fun over the holiday break! Ninja Warrior gym is a wonderful indoor play space for kids to stay active and have fun! Pre-registration is highly recommended; walk-ins are welcome if space is available. No open play on 12/24 and 12/25. Dec. 18-30, 12-1:30, 1:303 and 3-4:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $18. Holiday Toddler Open Pay A clean and

bright space full of fun-filled activities including an incredible Ninja Warrior obstacle course, rock climbing wall, huge red slide, net bridge and lots more! Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required; walk-ins are welcome if space is available. Ages 5 and under only. Dec. 17-31, 9-10:30 and 10:30am-Noon. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $15.

FOOD + DRINK

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

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

NYE 8 Course Fancy Beer Dinner Ring

in the New Year with a one-of-a-kind, 8-course paired dinning experience followed by the 10 Barrel Masquerade dance party! Dec. 31, 5-9pm. 10 Barrel Brewing Co. Pub & Brewing Facility, 62950 NE 18th St., Bend. Contact: 714-943-5025. jordan.egger@10barrel.com. $100.

BEER + DRINK

$12 Burger and Beer Thursday’s 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! Thursdays. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend.

All Day Happy Hour An all-day Happy Hour

every Monday. Dive into delicious food and drink specials from Beer 30 menu, available open to close. Relax, unwind, and let’s make Mondays your new go-to day of the week! Mondays. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Contact: 458-8367866. alex@cascadelakes.com.

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. East Coast New Year's Party Join this special East Coast New Year’s Eve 3-course prix fixe menu! $85 includes choice of appetizer, entree and dessert with a glass of bubbly for a toast at 9pm. Gratuity is not included. Dec. 31, 5-10pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $85. Flash Your Pass - CLBC Brew Specials All Ski Season Long Experience the perfect

après-ski at Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. Unwind with 50% off any two CLBC beers or ciders by simply flaunting your 23/24 Mt. Bachelor or Hoodoo season pass or lift ticket. Available at all Cascade Lakes Pub locations, this offer lasts until the end of April. Nov. 16-April 30, 11am. Cascade Lakes Pub on Century, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-4998. info@cascasdelakes.com.

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High Desert Hogwarts A magical night of Harry Potter-themed dining and festivities. All ages are invited to indulge in a family-style dinner inspired by the Great Feast of Hogwarts as well as Wizardly games and prizes. Costumes are encouraged! Tickets will reserve your seat at the family-style dinner in the Great Hall. Dec. 29, 6-9pm.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass Collective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon

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

Mad Hatter Ball Take part in a silent auction, golden ticket raffle, and Wine Wall of Wonder benefiting local nonprofit, The Giving Plate to support their mission of feeding the hungry today with compassion and hospitality. Dinner hour will provide a sumptuous multi-course prix-fixe plated meal curated by Executive Chef Travis Taylor. Dec. 31, 6pm-12:30am. Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 NW Rippling River Ct., Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964. $169 New Year’s Day Brunch Join Juniper

Preserve for brunch this New Year’s Day and ease into 2024 after a night of festivities! On Jan.1, starting at 10 am participants will have a choice of mini quiches, a domestic cheese board, a smoked salmon and bagel station and much more. 10am-1pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-3205024. $85.

New Year's Day Hangover Brunch

Rise and shine from last night’s festivities! The ultimate hangover brunch from 10am-2pm to cure those party blues with delicious food and drink specials. Reservations recommended. Jan. 1, 10am-2pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-7976760.

New Year's Eve Celebrate a Times Square

New Year's Eve at Viaggio with champagne, wine, a curated beer list, and European faire. Celebrating the New York ball drop at 9pm, caviar and champagne specials available to make the night even more special! Noon-10pm. No reservations required. Pricing varies. Dec. 31, Noon. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com.

New Year's Eve Bubbles and Caviar

Enjoy a sparkling New Year’s evening with caviar and sparkling wines from The Winery at Manzanita. The Bend Wine Bar will be serving a special menu and wine pairing all evening. Reservations recommended. Please contact info@bendwinebar.com for reservations. Let’s ring in the New Year together! Dec. 31, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com.

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ebrate the new year at Monkless before heading out for NYE festivities! Dinner reservations will be taken, grab your loved ones and friends and wrap up 2023 in style! Dec. 31, 4:30-9pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760.

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. Tuesdays - Industry Night! Social Hour

prices on all tap beverages all night. $6 wines, $5 beer, cider or seltzer and $5 basic well drinks. Tuesdays, 3-10pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. eqwine. wine@gmail.com.

Singer/songwriter Moll Parden tours behind her latest album, “Sacramented.” The album is full of powerhouse vocals and abstract synthesizers, ushering in a dreamlike sound that is one-of-a-kind. Have a drink and enjoy the show on Sat., Jan. 6, 7pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

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

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

language is energy? Group trade of Access Bars and Body Processes is a great way to connect with others in the area and receive! If you have taken a Bars or Body Process class, join! What’s possible if we receive bodywork regularly? Everything! First Tuesday of every month, 5-7pm. The Blissful Heart Hidden Garden, 105 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-848-7608. jenniferevemorey@gmail.com. Free.

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. Crystal Bowl Didgeridoo Reiki Sound Bath Drop in deep into the healing harmonics

of live didgeridoo, crystal bowls, binaural beats, reiki, flutes, chimes and more! This Sound Bath is a profound journey, an opportunity to deeply relax, let go and bathe in live crystal bowl binaural music that blissfully soothes your mind, body, emotions and spirit! Sundays, 5:30-6:45pm. Unity Spiritual Community, 63645 Scenic Dr, Bend. Contact: 808-887-0830. lisacswisher@gmail. com. $20.

Heart Spirit Mountain Monthly interspiri-

tual sharing of mindfulness/somatics practices, wisdoms and ritual to increase capacities for presence, self-regulation, fierce compassion and action for social and environmental justice. First Monday of every month. Heart Spirit Mountain, 20511 Brentwood Ave. Unit 2, Bend. Contact: 602-526-1323. heartspiritmountain@gmail.com. Free.

New Year's Candlelight Intention Setting and Reiki Soundbath Set yourself up

to align with the life you want to live in the New Year and beyond with an intention setting ceremony, oracle cards and a relaxing, restorative Reiki soundbath of gongs, crystal/Tibetan bowls, chimes and wave drum. $25 suggested donation. Dec. 28, 6-7pm. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 850-832-5703. align45llc@gmail. com.

New Year's Eve-Day Yoga and Silent Auction for a Great Cause Set intentions for

the New Year in accessible special event yoga classes including live music and kids yoga. All proceeds from this event and the online Silent Auction benefit the Namaspa Foundation, a nonprofit organization, which brings free accessible yoga to those in the community who need it most. www.namaspa.org. One class - $25. Two Classes $40. Dec. 31, 9am5:30pm and Jan. 1, 10am-7pm. Namaspa Foundation, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-550-8550. namaspayoga@gmail.com.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based

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

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. Sat, Dec. 30, 11am-2pm. Through Dec. 30. Contact: hello@ threedeertarot.com. $40. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: hello@threedeertarot.com. $40. 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: 808482-4212. meghan@ambamethod.com. $10-$22.

Yoga for Pelvic Health with Laura Flood PT, DPT, RYT - local pelvic health physical therapist Learn how to connect to,

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This year’s favorite mains, sides & bevs By Donna Britt @donnabrittcooks

ast week the most popular apps and desserts of the year were featured here as Part 1. This week’s Part 2 highlights a few of the favorite main dishes, sides and beverages shared in this column throughout 2023. From chicken thighs with a unique pesto sauce to a refreshing spritz made with elderflower liqueur, here are a few more fan favorites.

Creamy Sweet Pepper Thighs with Kale Pesto Serves 4-6 • 6 chicken thighs, skin on or off • Kosher salt, as desired • Black pepper, as desired Tambi Lane • Olive oil for frying, enough to cover bottom of skillet by ½ inch • 12 small, sweet peppers, thinly sliced • ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 teaspoon dried basil • 1 teaspoon dried parsley • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • ½ teaspoon paprika • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 cup chicken stock • 2 cups heavy cream Wash chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Place chicken pieces in skillet and sear on both sides. Transfer chicken to a platter and set aside. In same skillet with heat on medium, add sweet peppers and onion. Season with basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, paprika and garlic powder. Stir and cook for a few minutes until veggies are softened. Stir in lemon juice, stock and heavy cream. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Add chicken back to skillet. Cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through (165 degrees internal temperature). Top with Kale Pesto and serve.

Kale Pesto • 1 bunch Lacinato (or Tuscan) kale • 3 cloves garlic • 1 cup macadamia nuts, pistachios, walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts or pine nuts • 1 ½ cups olive oil • Handful of cilantro • Juice of 1 lemon • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese • Kosher salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Serve atop Creamy Sweet Pepper Thighs. Pesto can be stored in refrigerator for several days.

Roasted Smashed Potatoes • Whole, medium size, unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, cut in half if potatoes are on the bigger side (use at least 2 potatoes per person) • Big pinch of salt • Pinch of baking soda • Olive oil • Rosemary or other crushed herbs of your choice • Crushed garlic or garlic powder • Kosher salt Donna Britt • Ground black pepper Place washed, unpeeled potatoes in large pot of cold water. Add a generous pinch of salt and a pinch of baking soda. Bring to boil and continue boiling for 20 minutes. Drain potatoes and let them dry for at least 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put whole, boiled potatoes on a large baking sheet. Toss with oil, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper until well coated. Smash each potato flat using the bottom of a glass or tumbler. Roast potatoes at 425 for 25 minutes. Carefully turn each smashed potato over and roast for another 25 minutes. Season with more oil, salt and pepper as desired before serving. These potatoes are great on their own, or as an appetizer or snack. They also make a great side with anything from a grilled steak to soups and salads.

Hugo Spritz Popular spritz variations include the Aperol Spritz and the Campari Spritz, both made with digestive Adobe Stock bitters. The Hugo Spritz replaces the herbal aperitif bitters with a sweet, citrusy elderflower liqueur, such as St.-Germain, a French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers, hand-picked once a year in late spring. Every bottle of St.Germain contains up to 1,000 elderflower blossoms. • • • • • •

For one spritz: 2 ounces St. Germain elderflower liqueur 1-2 sprigs mint Ice cubes 3 ounces chilled prosecco 1 ounce soda or sparkling water Lemon or lime wedge or slice

Put the elderflower liqueur and 1 mint sprig in a wine glass. Gently muddle and let sit for a couple minutes. Add ice, prosecco and sparkling water. Stir briefly to combine. Garnish mint sprig and lemon or lime.

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Volcanic Theatre Pub Opens Regular Pub Hours

olcanic Theatre Pub is sporting a different look under its new ownership, and now, it’s also boasting expanded hours during non-concert times. New owners, John Davis and 1988 Entertainment, updated the layout of the venue when the company purchased it early in 2023, moving the bar so that it’s visible from the glass garage doors that face into the inner courtyard of the Century Center. The new owners also converted it into a full bar; before it served only beer and wine. Now, Volcanic is opening up that space to those seeking libations any evening of the week. The pub side of Volcanic is open at 4pm every day, according to Volcanic’s Facebook page. Volcanic Theatre Pub

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SEA Crab Closes; Restaurant with Healthful Options Moving In Courtesy Jeff Taber

EA Crab House, the southeast Asian-inspired crab boil restaurant has closed, and in its place will soon be a venture with a distinctly different menu. Sandy Egge, a naturopathic clinical nutritionist, and husband Jeff Taber, a longtime athlete and health enthusiast, will soon open Crave.Bend, a kitchen focused on healthful offerings. Egge was also responsible for designing the product offerings at Laird Superfood. “We specialize in fresh-made organic food that is healthy and delicious,” Taber told the Source Weekly. “We serve artisan tacos and bowls, gourmet salads, fresh pressed juices with botanicals and herbs, functional coffee and weekend raw cuisine, and gluten-free baked items.” The couple originally set out to open a café in Sisters, but due to city regulations around outdoor dining at that location, moved the operation to the Century Drive location in Bend, they said on Facebook. “Our menu features gluten free and vegetarian options,” Taber sold the Source. “We are always seed oil free. Menu will have rotations throughout the month to accommodate weekly specials and seasonal offerings. We are looking forward to serving our community.” The couple plans to open the café on Century in the next several weeks.

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Whatever your focus for 2024, books can be a great resource By Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books and Cafe

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Book recommendations for incorporating compassion and connections into your life.

“The Door-to-Door Bookstore” by Carsten Henn — The bookseller Carl Christian Kollhoff delivers books to special customers in the evening hours after closing time, walking through the picturesque alleys of the city. These people are almost like friends to him, and he is their most important connection to the world. When he unexpectedly loses his job, it takes the power of books and a nine-year-old girl to make them all find the courage to rebuild their bonds with each other.

n his 2023 book, “Hidden Potential,” Adam Grant tells the story of a polyglot who learned a new language by setting a goal of 200 mistakes a day. I love the idea of setting a goal to make mistakes, as it’s the only way we learn something new. What a wonderful way to approach New Year’s resolutions; recognizing the bravery needed to try something new and making room in life for the mistakes along the way. “The true measure of your potential is not the height of the peak you've reached, but how far you've climbed to get there.” —Adam Grant, “Hidden Potential” I really love the new year. I find great energy in the idea of a blank slate, exploring ideas for how I can make the coming year better, and deciding on the plans (and reading!) necessary to get there. As you think about your New Year’s resolutions, it might be useful to consider book trends ushering us into 2024. For example, “cozy” books exploded in 2023. The publishing industry used to focus only on cozy mysteries with cats and coffee mugs on the covers. But the cozy genre has expanded into fiction, fantasy, romance and more. What is a cozy book? They usually involve low-stakes challenges and slice-of-life moments and compassionate characters and often include themes of found family and homey settings. The cozy theme is spreading into other areas of life, too. Have you seen at least one episode of “The Great British Baking Show”? Classic Cozy. And did you see the Pantone Color for 2024 is Peach Fuzz? “A soft, heartfelt hue that expresses the desire to nurture kindness, compassion and connection — all while fostering a deep coziness as we seek a peaceful future.” I love that a color symbolizing

compassion and connection is picked for an election year. Yes, we have a presidential election in 2024, and several new political biographies and books are taking a critical look at where we are as a nation, and where we are headed. The demand this season for Liz Cheney’s book, “Oath and Honor,” and for Heather Cox Richardson’s book, “Democracy Awakening,” are indicative of the social questions we’re carrying into the new year. Self-improvement books are also having a moment, particularly ones that focus on setting boundaries, being mindful of how we prioritize our time, communicating better and creating a happier life through connection. I listened to a 2-hour podcast a couple weeks ago, and that’s saying a lot as I never listen to podcasts. (The guilt of not listening to a book is usually enough to focus me back on the title cued on my libro.fm account.) In this episode of “The Drive,” Peter Attia, podcast host and author of “Outlive,” interviewed author and Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks on cultivating happiness. The focal point of the conversation was on Brooks’s three pillars of happiness: enjoyment, or pleasure that includes people and making memories; satisfaction, or the joy after the struggle; and meaning, or your sense of purpose. What fascinated me was how authors and literary references were incorporated naturally into a conversation about health, healing, happiness and growth. Despite an enormous to-be-read pile on my nightstand, these titles and authors are now part of my essential 2024 reading: • “Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” by Arthur Brooks and Ophrah Winfrey. A guide for turning challenges

into opportunities, strengthening family ties and friendships, cultivating happiness. • “Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” by Peter Attia. The science and techniques you need to improve health and longevity, optimizing exercise, sleep, nutrition, emotional and mental health. • Thich Nhat Hanh, Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle. Hanh takes a Buddhist approach to finding satisfaction and underlines that our greatest source of misery is attachment to our opinions. Aquinas wrote that the transcendent, divine path is of willing good to another. Over 2,000 years ago, Aristotle wrote on the nature of healthy love and friendship. • “Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life” by Dacher Keltner. Some find transcendence in faith, some in nature. Some find it in music, genius, art or mediation. Some find it in great literature. Whichever you choose, find a way to experience Awe. • “How to Know a Person” by David Brooks. The art of truly knowing another person, fostering deeper connections at home, work and throughout our lives. • “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman. How will you prioritize your four thousand weeks? Whether your 2024 New Year’s resolutions include reading a big stack of cozies while curled under a peach fuzz blanket, educating yourself for a better America, designing a plan to make 73,000 mistakes as you learn some new skills, or just trying to incorporate more compassion and connections into your life, I wish you much goodwill for a very good year. Cheers!

Year of Greatness SCREEN Another The best shows and movies from 2023 By Jared Rasic 23

If had to pick the five best shows I was able to see (in no particular order), it would go something like: “Beef:” Steven Yeun and Ali Wong are perfect in this jaw-droppingly unpredictable look at the petty rages that ruin and sustain us. “Succession:” Did we all watch this show because we wanted to watch the Roy’s triumph or fail? Do we care? “The Bear:” Anxiety and tension wrapped up in humanist stories of people finding joy in feeding each other. The episodes “Forks” and “Fishes” were the two best episodes of television I watched all year. “Reservation Dogs:” The final season of this show made me realize I loved some of the characters more than I do members of my own family. Nothing on TV has ever been like this and never will be again. “Barry:” I’ve never watched a show about a soulless seral killer that was so funny and so sad at the same time. Bill Hader is an immense talent as a writer/director. There were so many other great shows though, like “The Last of Us,” “I’m a Virgo,” “Fargo,” “Somebody Somewhere,” “Scavengers Reign,” “Poker Face,” “I Think You Should Leave,” “Slow Horses,” “The Curse” and “Yellowjackets,” that I want to write about, but there’s only so much space in this paper! On to the movies and some special awards: Best Documentary: Tie between “Kokomo City” and “Lakota Nation vs. United States.” To me, these two docs represented massive swaths of people this country leaves behind even as it pretends to make motions toward equality and progress. These should both be taught in schools. Best Rom Com: “Rye Lane.” A BIPOC and British riff on “Before Sunrise” that features truly innovative filmmaking by Raine Allen-Miller. Best Comic Book Movie: “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Groundbreaking animation and a great

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story combine for a truly breathtaking ride into alternate dimensions. Best Horror Movie: “Talk to Me.” There are sequences so gleefully disturbing in this dark and chilling modern classic that I still haven’t been able to get them out of my head. And now my Top 15 favorite films of 2023: 15: “Bottoms.” A queer coming of age comedy about a pair of nerdy, angry young women who start a fight club so they can hook up with cheerleaders. Subversive and heartwarming in equal measures. 14: “Napoleon.” I think I was in the minority that adored how weird and horny this biopic was and loved every single minute we spent with Joaquin Phoenix growling and panting at Vanessa Kirby while she dominated him to within an inch of his life. 13: “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Surprised myself this wasn’t higher on the list, but even with some wonky script choices, the combined might of Scorsese and Lily Gladstone make this unmissable. 12: “Oppenheimer.” I’m still amazed that a threehour-long movie built around long conversations in quiet rooms was this mesmerizing. 11: “Anatomy of a Fall.” Dare I say the most riveting courtroom drama since “A Few Good Men?” Justine Triet is an astonishing filmmaker and should quite possibly get the Oscar for Best Director for this one. 10: “Return to Seoul.” A young woman raised in France returns to South Korea to search for her bio-family in this sneakily gorgeous, yet completely unsentimental character piece. 9: “Barbie.” Completely unsubtle and that’s completely the point. Moving, funny and life-affirming sometimes in the same scene, “Barbie” looks at how America raises women and demands it does better. 8: “The Holdovers.” Ahhhh, like a warm hug from Paul Giamatti, “The Holdovers” is proof that we still can have movies that feel like throwbacks to a simpler time. An Irish Coffee of a film.

7: “Saltburn.” Another one that I felt like I was in the minority of critics to love, but what a visually stunning and hilarious loogie in the eye of the class divide. You will never look at bath water the same way again (and I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing). 6: “Blue Jean.” A primal scream at the UK to not let Margaret Thatcher rest in peace. A deeply gentle look at gay trauma and the double lives our world forces LGBTQ+ people to live every single day. 5: “How to Blow Up a Pipeline.” More like “How to Radicalize a Bunch of Film Nerds into Trying to Change the World,” amirite? Such a potent reminder of our responsibilities as stewards of the Earth. 4: “Showing Up.” No big drama, just a quiet and understated look at the Portland art scene featuring Andre 3000 on the flute before it was cool. Movies that just share glimpses of normal lives with no explosive moments are so important. 3: “Asteroid City.” Wes Anderson isn’t for everyone, but I’m still very much on his peculiar wavelength. I think all of human creation was summed up profoundly when Jason Schwartzman’s Augie Steenbeck nervously looked to Adrien Brody’s Schubert Green and said, “I still don’t understand the play,” and Green responded with “Doesn’t matter. Just keep telling the story.” 2: “Past Lives.” The most quietly devastating movie that also somehow manages to be hopeful, profound and a provocative deconstruction of love from the inside looking out. The scope of this movie is limitless in how it generates empathy for the human condition and then readjusts our expectations of romantic connection. 1:”Fremont.” Deadpan, dryly funny and achingly humanist, “Fremont” isn’t just a story about an Afghan refugee working in a fortune cookie factory quietly struggling with survivor’s guilt and PTSD, but a story about the collective connection of all people on the planet and how miraculous it is to reach out to one another. A perfect movie that seeks to remind us that the harder we love, the less time we have to be afraid.

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t seems surreal to me that we’re already at the end of another year. This one just started like five months ago. It went by fast, but that’s probably because I spent another year consuming as much pop culture as I possibly could while being lucky enough to write about it for you fine readers of the Source Weekly. I’ve never looked at this job as being a critic of other people’s art; instead, my only real desire is just to share with people things I think they would like. I waste time on the bad stuff so you don’t have to, but I also approach everything I watch hoping to fall in love with it. Life is too short to approach every piece of entertainment with nose held high and a demand for perfection. Creation is messy because human expression is so rarely perfect. So, thank you again for gifting me with the privilege of writing for you. I don’t take it lightly or for granted, and if I ever do, then I should start doing something else. With that said, this year I saw 128 new releases in 2023 (along with countless older ones), but still managed not to see some of the ones that I really expect would change the shape of this list immensely. Once I can finally lay my eyes on “The Zone of Interest,” “Poor Things,” “The Iron Claw,” “All of Us Strangers,” “The Teacher’s Lounge,” “American Fiction,” “Fallen Leaves,” “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” and a few others, then I’ll have a more accurate and updated list.

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n 2015, shortly following the advent of a pilot program, there were 13 registered growers of hemp in Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture. In the summer of 2019, there were 1,342 registered growers on 46,219 acres in Oregon – leading Oregon State University's Crop and Soil Science Department to posit that hemp would soon beat out cattle ranching to be the number-two export commodity in Oregon, with an expected net sales of $1 billion. The Source Weekly reported those massive numbers in a July 2019 feature story – but the years since then have showed far less impressive numbers. Nearly as soon as the hemp industry began to rise, it began to fall. That path will be the topic of an upcoming Science Pub at Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend. Presenter Gordon Jones, an agronomist with the OSU Extension Service in Central Oregon and an associate professor in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, will present a talk on the hemp industry, titled “The Roller Coaster of Hemp in Oregon.” The Jan. 16 talk will explore topics including shifting regulations, challenges in farming in an untested market and how nefarious actors contributed to the industry’s rise and fall, according to a press

release from OSU-Cascades. In addition, Gordon’s talk will shine a light on the work happening at OSU’s Global Hemp Innovation Center. The upcoming Science Pub takes place from 5:30 to 7:15pm in the Charles McGrath Family Atrium in Edward J. Ray Hall at OSU-Cascades in Bend. The $22 price tag includes entry into the event, as well as a light, pubstyle meal. Beer, wine and other drinks are also available at the no-host bar. OSU-Cascades’ Science Pubs are public events that “take the science out of the laboratory and bring it to you.” Other recent Science Pubs have included talks on how the bacteria of wolves might improve the health of domestic dogs, the “secret life of sharks,” and how to curate your social media experience by being “selective, positive and creative.” Information on past and upcoming Science Pubs is available at osucascades.edu/community-connect/science-pubs. Science Pub: The Roller Coaster of Hemp in Oregon Tue., Jan. 16, 5:30-7:15pm Edward J. Ray Hall, OSU-Cascades 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend osucascades.edu/science-pubs $22

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn-born Lebron James is one of the greatest players in basketball history. Even more interesting from my perspective is that he is an exuberant activist and philanthropist. His list of magnificent contributions is too long to detail here. Here are a few examples: his bountiful support for charities like After-School All-Stars, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Children's Defense Fund, and his own Family Foundation. I suggest you make Lebron one of your role models in 2024. It will be a time when you can have more potent and far-reaching effects than ever before through the power of your compassion, generosity, and beneficence.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Franz Kafka wrote over 500 letters to his love interest Felice Bauer. Her outpouring of affection wasn't as voluminous, but was still very warm. At one point, Kafka wryly communicated to her, "Please suggest a remedy to stop me trembling with joy like a lunatic when I receive and read your letters." He added, "You have given me a gift such as I never even dreamt of finding in this life." I will be outrageous here and predict that 2024 will bring you, too, a gift such as you never dreamt of finding in this life. It may or may not involve romantic love, but it will feel like an ultimate blessing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I propose we

Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) felt an extraordinary closeness with sparrows, finches, pigeons, and other wild birds. He loved feeding them, conversing with them, and inviting them into his home through open windows. He even fell in love with a special pigeon he called White Dove. He said, “I loved her as a man loves a woman, and she loved me. As long as I had her, there was a purpose to my life.” I bring this to your attention because I suspect 2024 will be an excellent time to upgrade your relationship with birds, Leo. Your power to employ and enjoy the metaphorical power of flight will be at a maximum.

make the shark your soul creature in 2024. Not because some shark species are apex predators at the top of the food chain. Rather, I propose you embrace the shark as an inspirational role model because it is a stalwart, steadfast champion with spectacular endurance. Its lineage goes back 400 million years. Sharks were on Earth before there were dinosaurs, mammals, and grass. Saturn's rings didn't exist yet when the first sharks swam in the oceans. Here are the adjectives I expect you to specialize in during the coming months: resolute, staunch, indomitable, sturdy, resilient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Renowned inventor

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the 19th century, many scientists believed in the bogus theory of eugenics, which proposed that we could upgrade the genetic quality of the human race through selective breeding. Here’s a further example of experts’ ignorance: Until the 1800s, most scientists dismissed the notion that stones fell from the sky, even though meteorites had been seen by countless people since ancient times. Scientists also rejected the idea that large reptiles once roamed the Earth, at least until the 19th century, when it became clear that dinosaurs had existed and had become extinct. The moral of the story is that even the smartest among us can be addicted to delusional beliefs and theories. I hope this inspires you to engage in a purge of your own outmoded dogmas in 2024. A beginner’s mind can be your superpower! Discover a slew of new ways to think and see.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “All the world's a

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Among couples

ican girl named Becky Schroeder launched her career as an inventor. Two years later, she got her first of many patents for a product that enables people to read and write in the dark. I propose we make her one of your role models for 2024. No matter how old you are, I suspect you will be doing precocious things. You will understand life like a person at least ten years older than you. You will master abilities that a casual observer might think you learned improbably fast. You may even have seemingly supernatural conversations with the Future You.

who share their finances, 39 percent lie to their partners about money. If you have been among that 39 percent, please don’t be in 2024. In fact, I hope you will be as candid as possible about most matters with every key ally in your life. It will be a time when the more honest and forthcoming you are, the more resources you will have at your disposal. Your commitment to telling the truth as kindly but completely as possible will earn you interesting rewards.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): According to tra-

dition in ancient Israel, a Jubilee year happened every half-century. It was a “trumpet blast of liberty,” in the words of the Old Testament book Leviticus. During this grace period, enslaved people were supposed to be freed. Debts were forgiven, taxes canceled, and prisoners released. People were encouraged to work less and engage in more revelry. I boldly proclaim that 2024 should be a Jubilee Year for you Bulls. To launch the fun, make a list of the alleviations and emancipations you will claim in the months ahead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): "Make peace with

their devils, and you will do the same with yours." The magazine Dark's Art Parlor provides us with this essential wisdom about how to conduct vibrant relationships. I invite you to make liberal use of it in 2024. Why? Because I suspect you will come to deeply appreciate how all your worthwhile bonds inevitably require you to engage with each other's wounds, shadows, and unripeness. To say it another way, healthy alliances require you to deal respectfully and compassionately with each other's darkness. The disagreements and misunderstandings the two of you face are not flaws that discolor perfect intimacy. They are often rich opportunities to enrich togetherness.

stage,” wrote Shakespeare. He was comparing life to a theatrical drama, suggesting we are all performers attached to playing roles. In response, a band called the Kingpins released the song "All the World’s a Cage." The lyrics include these lines: "You promised that the world was mine / You chained me to the borderline / Now I'm just sitting here doing time / All the world's a cage." These thoughts are the prelude to my advice for you. I believe that in 2024, you are poised to live your life in a world that is neither like a stage nor a cage. You will have unusually ample freedom from expectations, artificial constraints, and the inertia of the past. It will be an excellent time to break free from outdated self-images and your habitual persona.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): At age 10, an Amer-

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Here are excel-

lent questions for you to meditate on throughout 2024. 1. Who and what do you love? Who and what makes you spill over with adoration, caring, and longing? 2. How often do you feel deep waves of love? Would you like to feel more of them? If so, how could you? 3. What are the most practical and beautiful ways you express love for whom and what you love? Would you like to enhance the ways you express love, and if so, how? 4. Is there anything you can or should do to intensify your love for yourself?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Like the rest

of the planet, Scotland used to be a wild land. It had vast swaths of virgin forests and undomesticated animals. Then humans came. They cut the trees, dug up charcoal, and brought agriculture. Many native species died, and most forests disappeared. In recent years, though, a rewilding movement has arisen. Now Scotland is on the way to restoring the ancient health of the land. Native flora and fauna are returning. In accordance with astrological omens, I propose that you launch your own personal rewilding project in 2024. What would that look like? How might you accomplish it?

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ometimes something happens out of the blue that restores your belief everything is right with the world. Moments like these are precious. I recently had one: a friend emailed, instructing me to drop everything, grab my skates, there’s black ice at Todd Lake! I come by my love of black ice honestly. During the winters in New England where I grew up, there was lots of sledding and, of course, skiing thanks to Rube Goldberg-esque rope tows on every small hill. But best of all, there were always early winter cold snaps that froze ponds and lakes solid, creating what’s called black (some call it blue) ice, the result of a magical confluence of unique conditions: “No wind. No snow. No moving water. A slow freeze,” as Carrie Tait writes in Toronto’s “Globe and Mail.” Here’s her scientific explanation of the black ice phenomenon just to up the awe ante. “All ice crystals have six sides, grow from the top down, and bond to their neighbors to form a sheet,” explains Tait. “Black ice forms when the crystals grow perpendicular to the surface and parallel to each other…These crystals will be the same size and shape, like a new set of dinner candles perfectly packaged and standing on end. When ice crystals grow vertically and bond perfectly, light passes through without distorting.” That glistening chandelier is what’s holding you up when you skate on black ice! It’s not just the perfection of moving across such an immaculate surface, not just the ability to see to the bottom of a pond or get lost in the inscrutable darkeyed beauty of a deeper lake, it’s also the songs the ice sings. Sweden’s Henrik Trygg has recorded the haunting range of sounds triggered by the weight of skaters gliding across the surface of virgin black ice, a high C reverberation on thinner ice, lower for thicker, like tracing the edge of a full and empty crystal glass with your finger. Then there are the more typical loud moans and thunderclaps caused by the expansion and contraction of ice as temperatures change. If by now you’re ready to join the ranks of the black-ice-crazed wild (naturally occurring) ice brigade, take some precautions. Don’t go alone. If you’re 65 or older, wear a helmet. Head injuries at this late date are not advised (or at any

date, for that matter.) Make sure the ice is 3 inches to 4 inches thick. Black ice is the strongest. White opaque ice, compromised by snow fall and melting and freezing cycles, is weaker. “Thick and blue, tried and true, white and crispy, way too risky," as the old saw goes. As a kid, I’d watch my mother glide across a sable Lake Cochichewick in Massachusetts wearing her ancient toe curl skates. She would gracefully execute her school figures on a single edge…a figure eight, a three turn, one leg extended gracefully. I’d skitter behind with double runners strapped to my snow boots or, more likely, lie on my stomach and stare down at the mysterious aquatic world beneath me. Fast forward decades to winters ranching along the Yellowstone River in Montana, miles of dark glass solid under my skates; next, in Oregon, far-flung neighbors gathering for crack-the-whip on Prineville Reservoir; then, the winter Summer Lake froze with smooth, black sections snaking between ghoulish ice confections pushed up and freeze-framed by the wind; and of course, the times Todd Lake turned into a frozen mirror, reflecting the cradling steep slopes and trees. In “Too Cold to Snow,” a delightful and spirited memoir of growing up in Bend in the 1950s, author Sue Fountain chronicles the frigid winter days that reliably preceded the heavy snows. Troy Field would be flooded, according to Fountain, and young and old would gather to skate. Who could have imagined then Todd Lake’s black ice, or any wild ice anywhere, would now be such a rarity. But it is, as the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference underscored with plentiful evidence — we’re skating on thinner and thinner ice. After getting word of Todd Lake’s black ice, I excitedly readied for an early morning departure, packing the car with skates, helmet and an old wooden kitchen chair to use getting skates on and off, and to push in front of me on the ice as I gained stability, a triedand-true, if indecorous, workaround. But that night it snowed, then a sudden rise in temperatures, then rain. Todd Lake’s black ice was gone in an instant. Sometimes something happens out of the blue to remind you of your stake in helping right the world.

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IMBY (Yes In My Backyard) and The YIMBY vs NIMBY debate encapNIMBY (Not In My Backyard) rep- sulates the broader struggle between resent contrasting attitudes toward progress and preservation in urban planurban development. YIMBY advocates- ning. Finding a balance between supportthe construction of new housing (of a ing growth and respecting community diverse variety), infrastructure and ame-20 years concerns is crucial of experience alongfor fostering healthy - Central Oregon nities in their communities to addressthe Coast and sustainable cities. Policymakers face housing shortages, promote affordabil- the challenge of navigating these comity and foster economic growth. They peting interests to create urban environargue that embracing change is essential ments that are both dynamic and livable. for sustainable urban development and a To be as unbiased as possible, I did more inclusive society. attempt to learn more about NIMConversely, NIMBY opponents resist BYs. However, there is not a national new developments in their neighborhoods or local NIMBY group. The key issue due to concerns about potential negative here is that unless someone is trying impacts, such as increased traffic, chang- to develop something that is consides to the character of the area and rising ered “unsightly” or “bad for the neighproperty taxes. NIMBYism often reflects a borhood,” few oppose these types of desire to maintain the status quo and pro- developments. Again, to be fair, overall tect existing property values. I really like the state of Oregon’s land A couple of weeks ago I had the plea- use laws that were enacted in the 1970s, sure of meeting with the “Bend YIMBY” which aim to manage growth, protect group, a local chapter of a nationwide natural resources and create sustaingroup. As I described above, their posi- able communities. So I cannot say that tion is support of all types of residential I am completely laissez faire when it construction, from single-family resi- comes to this topic; I much prefer how dences, apartment buildings and every- Oregon has been built since the 1970s thing in between, from duplexes to when compared to say, Texas, which cottage clusters to townhomes, often does not have the same type of land use referred to as “middle housing.” A s laws. However, they also do not have it turns out, they were hosting a gin- nearly the same type of protected natgerbread house contest that involved ural/green spaces, nor do they have the making “middle housing” gingerbread same type of housing shortage. houses. The entries were amazing, and The YIMBY vs NIMBY debate is not the company was better. I found the as simple in my eyes as a good vs bad group to be both extremely welcoming debate, nor is it simple. However I do and having a wealth of knowledge. I look trust that our local leadership can find forward to engaging and learning more a balance and build the type of Bend in future meetups and would highly rec- we want to see in the future, because ommend those concerned with Bend’s the Bend of 50 years ago is gone, just housing crisis to join or at least meet like Bend of 10 years ago, just like Bend this fantastic collection of local folks. 1 year ago. We can only influence the Please feel free to check out Bendyim- Bend of tomorrow with our actions by.com for additional resources. today.