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It was a long time coming, but after months of negotiations, local teachers and classified staff have agreed on contracts with Bend-La Pine Schools. Throughout that process, we heard plenty of anecdotal info from teachers about what it’s like in the classroom today, and the challenges they face post-pandemic. Julianna LaFollette packages some of those teachers’ thoughts into this week’s feature. Meanwhile, get up to speed on where you can sign up for a community-supported agriculture program that brings fresh local veggies to your kitchen in Little Bites, and learn about the upcoming comedy show that marries science and laughs in Culture. If you’re new here (or you know someone who is), get them up to speed on the sections of the Deschutes River Trail right here in Bend, with Damian Fagan’s winter hikes story in Outside. Enjoy, and thanks for reading!

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On Homelessness, Major Strides in Kotek’s First Year

he pandemic years — and the ones just after — are a time we will remember for the rest of our lives. Between the rapid shift in lifestyles — the shutdowns and restrictions, and the isolation and uncertainty, the advent of COVID-19 was history in the making. And then there was the aftermath — the way our lives shifted socially, emotionally and also financially, with rising rents and inflation causing so many people to tip over the brink of economic catastrophe. We all see the effects of that still today, with homelessness among the top issues Americans are concerned about. Even in prosperous Bend, where jobs are plenty, albeit not always high-paying, the sight of tent encampments became the norm in 2020. It is against this backdrop that we reflect this week on some of the wins our current governor is celebrating, and which Oregonians should celebrate, too. When Tina Kotek was running for the governor’s seat, we saw in her a hard-working go-getter who was likely to push hard on fulfilling her campaign promises. By all accounts, that’s exactly what she’s done. On her first day in office, as promised, Kotek declared a homelessness state of emergency and set forth three goals to help alleviate the crisis. According to analysis this month from Oregon Housing and Community Services, all three of those goals were exceeded. Goal one involved adding at least 447 more low-barrier shelter beds to Oregon’s inventory. That goal was exceeded by 175%, when 1,047 low-barrier beds

came online in the past year. We’ve seen this increase ourselves in Central Oregon, with the addition of more shelter beds in Redmond this year. The second goal involved rehousing those who were experiencing unsheltered homelessness. That goal, too, was exceeded by a big amount. The goal was to rehouse 633 households; the end result was 1,833 — a 153% increase. The third goal was to prevent people from experiencing homelessness in the first place, with a goal of preventing some 8,000+ households from losing their homes. That goal was also exceeded, by 243 households. That state of emergency declared in 2023 was only a temporary fix, as states of emergency usually are. But on the anniversary of her first year in office, Gov. Kotek signed a new order to help the state maintain that added capacity to the shelter system, rehouse more people and help prevent even more people from experiencing homelessness. In a time when income inequality and economic disparities persist, and when the state of Oregon finds itself in a strong budgetary position, these are investments that can and should be made. Oregonians got what they asked for when they hired Tina Kotek to make good on her campaign promises. There’s still so much work to be done to help address the ongoing addiction crisis and the income disparities that can sometimes lead to homelessness, but for just a moment, it’s nice to celebrate a success.

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destination resort in a semi-arid region where declines in groundwater have been well-documented. Citing climate change, water deficits and the impacts on the Tribes’ cultural resources, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs opposed the resort. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife also voiced their opposition to the resort, as did hundreds of Deschutes County citizens. All to no avail. Commissioners Patti Adair and Tony DeBone sided with the developer of the controversial resort, stating that citizens’ concerns – the people commissioners are elected to represent - “have no bearing” on how the resort “mitigates its own water use to ensure no net loss or degradation of habitat.” You don’t realize the power the county commissioners hold over your daily life until you turn on your spigots and no water flows out. The commissioners could have expanded the board by their own vote but failed to do so. DeBone argued that if voters want better representation among their county commissioners, let them collect the signatures to get it on the ballot and vote for it themselves. That effort is currently underway, and the League of Women Voters is in full support of that expansion. The bottom line for the League of Women Voters goes back to the core of who we are and what we always focus on – voter representation. When Deschutes County was first formed in 1916, the county’s population was 5,000. Today’s population is 210,000. All indications are that Deschutes County is going to continue to grow and our water systems are going to suffer the impact of that. Our current board of three commissioners is simply incapable of mitigating the demands of our growing population. We at the League believe voters would

be much better served by a five-member Board of County Commisisoners, with designated population zones assigned to three commissioners and two at-large commissioners. If you, too, would like to see that happen, head over to representdeschutes.com and sign the petition to put it on the ballot for November. When elected officials ignore, or worse, seek to silence the voices of voters, and make decisions that are detrimental to those citizens, voters need to raise their voices even louder at the ballot box. — Karen Spears Zacharias, President, League of Women Voters Deschutes County

BEND CONSIDERS TRAFFIC CAMERAS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY Who is the vendor that BPD wants to work with, and what's their track record of improving safety? "Not costing taxpayers additional money" would imply that this is going to be paid for by higher fines, or is there another hidden mechanism of funding we're missing here? Many cities large and small have seen infraction criteria and fines increase drastically to pay for these for-profit cameras. I understand calling from the rooftops for "safety," but this is clearly a lazy solution to a complicated problem.

light changes for the increased flow of traffic. I got caught by a traffic camera in Tucson, AZ, on a left-hand turn lane. I was already in the intersection and the light turned red because the guy in front of me was taking their sweet time turning. It was an extremely busy intersection, and I had already waited 5 light changes to get to that point. I came back later and timed the left-hand turn light. Turns out the "vendor"/city timed the light for 3 seconds only. Two cars could barely get through and the rest were caught like me. It was a heck of a money maker for the vendor/city. The so-called safety factor didn't apply —Sonja Wernke via bendsource.com

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Years ago, while working as a reporter in Oregon, I was tasked with covering the county commissioners. At the time, I had very little understanding of who the county commissioners were or what their jobs entailed. Like a lot of voters, I trusted that these public servants were doing their best on the public’s behalf. As a reporter, I learned that is not always the case. Some used the position to enrich themselves or their friends. One commissioner I reported on was investigated by the state ethics board for such violations. Following the money trail is the best way to know if county commissioners are doing their job. Commissioners have oversight to a sizable budget, even in rural areas. Here in Deschutes County the adopted budget for the 2024 year is over $700 million. That’s a lot of money to keep tabs on and to be held accountable for should some county employee decide to go rogue, which does happen from time to time. Providing better oversight of the county’s budget is just one of the reasons why Commissioner Phil Chang believes the voters of Deschutes County would be better served with a five-member board. “While we work with a budget committee, ultimately it is the three of us who make the final decisions. We would have better oversight control of the budget with a five-member board,” he said. Commissioners make all sorts of decisions that affect our daily lives: everything from our county roads to our county fair, to our county jails, to our county courts. One recent example of their power has to do with the control they have over whether we have sufficient water to survive. Enough water to survive has been a point of contention since a mere twoto-one vote approved plans for another

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On Feb. 8, Bend-La Pine Schools and the Oregon School Empoloyees Association reached a conceptual agreement on a new contract for nearly 900 classified employees. Classified employees include support staff, those who transport students, run school offices, prepare and service meals, clean and maintain facilities, support students in the classroom and serve in other support roles. The agreement provides a cost of living increase of 6.3% with both sides agreeing to reopen discussions in spring 2025. “Wages and benefits are a priority for most people and classified employees are no different. The bargaining team started with those priorities in mind along with other feedback from our members to guide our priorities for a stronger contract that not only makes a noticeable difference in our pockets, but also aims to make the Bend-La Pine School District an employer of choice

in the area,” said OSEA Chapter 6 President Debbie Christian.

$14 Animal Adoptions for Valentine’s Day Starting on Feb. 12, the Humane Society of Central Oregon is reducing its adoption fee to $14, not including a dog license) on all animals six months and older through Saturday, Feb. 17. On Valentine's Day, people can visit the HSCO for sweet treats and a photo opportunity in their kissing booth from 1:30 to 3pm. Adoptions at HSCO include a complete care package of spay or neuter surgery, first vaccination, a health exam by local veterinarians, a microchip ID, a collar, an ID tag and a leash or carrying box and food. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10am-5:20pm. —Julianna LaFollette

Bend Approves Sale for 26 Units of Affordable Housing

The City sold land in north east Bend to partnering organizations to develop 26 units of single-family affordable housing By Julianna LaFollette Courtesy Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity

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The percentage of U.S. teachers in a 2022 — National Education Association survey who said they were thinking of leaving the profession. From this week’s Feature story, “What Teachers Want You to Know.”

“It’s hard to feel like you’re safe and stable when you know that any second, you could be getting a letter that tells you need to leave the property in X amount of time.” -Central Oregon resident Jeff Hubley, who lives in a tiny home and was forced to move due to county restrictions on tiny homes and RVs. From this week’s News, “Deschutes County Grapples with RV Regulations.”

Eugene Weekly is Back in Print For the first time since December, when Oregon newspaper Eugene Weekly was unable to print its newspaper for the first time in over 20 years due to an embezzlement, the paper was finally able to release its print edition again on Feb. 8. After being a victim of an in-house embezzlement, the local business was in debt and was forced to lay off its entire staff. According to a recent article, announcing to readers that it is once again available in print, the criminal investigation is ongoing. The newspaper shared that it received many contributions through Eugene Weekly’s GoFundMe page, which has raised over $90,000. Local businesses also jumped in to help, holding fundraisers and donating proceeds from their shops. — Nicole Vulcan

he Bend City Council approved the sale of two surplus parcels of city-owned land at the Feb. 7 council meeting. The parcels, which will be sold for approximately $20,000 each, will become 26 units on NE Franklin Avenue and NE Bear Creek Avenue. The sale is an affordable homeownership partnership between the Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity and Thistle and Nest, a nonprofit helping buyers with affordable housing. The organizations hope to break

middle-income buyers for up to 25% of the home resales. The Bear Creek site will have eight units of two and three-bedroom duplex-style townhomes. The units will include an attached garage and private outdoor space, according to a press release. The Franklin property, a combination of two lots along Franklin Avenue, will have 18 units of one, two and three-bedroom homes. The cottage cluster and quadplex units will sit on a nearly 1-acre lot and

In a commitment to better meet the need for affordable housing, the Bend City Council committed to enouraging the development of affordable housing by surplusing City-owned properties. ground on the project in 2025 and have the first home for sale in 2026, according to a press release. In a commitment to better meet the need for affordable housing, the Bend City Council committed to encouraging the development of affordable housing by surplusing City-owned properties. Council adopted Resolution No. 3343 in June 2023, adopting a procedure to help meet housing needs. The homes are intended for households making equal to or less than 80% of the area median income. The single-family homes will be income-restricted for a minimum of 40 years. After the 40 years, the organizations recommended incorporating

have access to central space. Both sites, which are currently undeveloped and contain mature juniper, pine trees and groundcover, are set to preserve trees. The organizations are striving for sustainable building and site design, incorporating strategies to reach carbon neutral and passive housing building certification, like a community garden gathering space, low-water and functional landscaping and consciously building with quality products. To achieve the vision for these sites, the organizations will partner with OSU-Cascades Sustainability Program, The Environmental Center, Heart of Oregon’s Youth Build Program, Bend YIMBY and more.

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Deschutes County Grapples with RV Regulations

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D “We were really focused on a collaborative, consensus-building approach. We had subject matter experts on the committee that have different perspectives,” said committee facilitator Jeff Harris with Solar Homes at the Feb. 7 meeting. “We did a lot of learning, which is why we took nine meetings to do five meetings worth of initial work that we had planned for.” In addition to requesting guidance from Council, TRUAC presented additional recommendations to the City, outside of the tree code update. One already in progress includes an update to the street tree species list – a section of the Bend Development Code that sets standards and requirements when planting trees for new developments. “I’ve been working with arborist landscapers, our utility department and the public works department on creating a much larger tree list, so we have more variety,” said City of Bend Senior Planner Pauline Hardie. Members of TRUAC also found it important to track the tree preservation options that applicants use. “Once we know what the Council is going to adopt, we want to be able to track what developers are choosing to do,” said Hardie. This would inform staff on whether the code updates, if approved, have any issues or loopholes. “We’re going to try our best to make sure that the code updates to the Bend Municipal Code and the Bend Development Code are very tight, so there is not a way to skirt it, so that a developer can’t come in and clear-cut before an application.” said Hardie. “If there is some loophole and it is happening then, yes, I would see us coming back and cleaning it up.” According to Hardie, informational sessions will tentatively take place at the end of February or beginning of March. The planning commission process will likely start in April, followed by a City Council work session and then a hearing.

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he Bend City Council held a work session on the Bend tree code for the first time since the 14-member Tree Regulations Update Advisory Committee recommended updates to the code on Dec. 5, 2023. Committee members and City staff presented the recommendations to councilors on Feb. 7, making plans for community outreach before a hearing. Since the topic is important and controversial for many residents, the City plans to hold two informational sessions before examining and discussing the recommendations. In March, the Bend City Council set out to provide clear regulations on how and when trees can be removed in new developments, and provide consistency between all different city codes and standards. The City created the temporary committee, TRUAC, to have people with diverse viewpoints involved in updating the tree code. The committee met nine times, discussing how to balance the need to preserve trees with needed affordable housing. “We were hearing a lot from Bend residents who were seeing trees cut down on entire lots by developers, and they wanted to understand how that could be remedied in the future,” said Councilor Megan Perkins in December after TRUAC made its final recommendations. The committee’s final recommendation advises developers to, first, preserve 20% of “priority trees,” which are trees 20 inches or larger. If that’s not possible for developers, they would also have the option to preserve 25% of the total diameter at breast height of regulated trees, trees 6 inches or larger. The group included alternatives to preserving a percentage of trees, including tree replacement and fee-inlieu preservation to develop and protect the city’s urban tree canopy. These regulations would apply to new developments or building expansions greater than 5,000 square feet.

eschutes County is considering the adoption of amendments that would allow RVs to be used as rental dwellings in rural residential exception areas, authorizing property owners to let someone in an RV live on the land and pay rent. After a recent County Planning Commission meeting, where the commission voted to not recommend the amendment, the passage of these amendments could be stalled. In July 2023, Oregon adopted Senate Bill 1013, authorizing a county to allow an owner of a lot or parcel of land in a rural area to site one recreational vehicle, used for residential purposes, on the property, with a residential rental agreement and additional criteria. h as pl In October 2023, county staff drafted an amendment for county consideration. Deliberations began on Jan. 11 and continued into a Jan. 25 meeting, where a complete recommendation would be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners. After a lengthy discussion, the planning commission voted 4-3 to not recommend the adoption of the amendments, citing land use impacts like traffic and road maintenance, increased threat of wildfire and difficulties with enforcement of code violators, among others. Jeff Hubley, a local who would benefit from the passage of these amendments, lives in a tiny home on wheels in Deschutes County. Hubley and his wife started building their tiny house in 2018. They finished in 2021 and have been living in it ever since. They moved to Deschutes County a year later and lived on a private property. After deciding they wanted to be in a different location, due to jobs and commuting, they moved to a property in Tumalo. They were paying the property owners, who resided there, to live in their tiny home on the land. “We got along great with them, it was a good situation for us,” he said. After a while, the Hubleys received a notice that their “RV” was not legally allowed to be used as a dwelling, and that they had 90 days to leave the property, or they’d start incurring fines. “When we got that, we basically had to

start scrambling to try and find another place to live.” The Hubleys received the notice after a complaint was filed, since code enforcement in the County is complaint-based. Currently, Hubley said, there is no route to legally live in a tiny house on wheels in Deschutes County, except in overcrowded RV parks that have long waiting lists. “It’s hard to feel like you’re safe and stable when you know that any second, you could be getting a letter that tells you need to leave the property in X amount of time,” said Hubley. Although the planning commission issued a “no” recommendation, they still offered recommendations at the Jan. 25 meeting, in case the board decides to adopt the amendments. “It’s not that often that a planning commission recommends denial. Normally, the process is that once the planning commission issues a recommendation, the County schedules a work session and a hearing with the Board shortly after,” said Tanya Saltzman, Deschutes County senior planner. As a result of the recommendation, the County will, instead, have a work session with the county commissioners to ask if they still want to have a hearing. If commissioners say yes, then the County would go ahead and hold a hearing. The work session with the board is scheduled for Feb. 28. Issues raised in favor of the amendments include additional affordable housing options. The drafted amendments require RVs, or similar structure designed for human occupancy, to be fully licensed and ready for highway use. Although there is some community opposition around the adoption of these amendments, said Hubley, he thinks the benefits outweigh the negatives. “I think that that if someone who owns a property wants to rent out a space where I can safely park my tiny house, live in it, and pay them rent, I think that they should be allowed to do that,” said Hubley. “I think I should be allowed to live there legally.”

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Caminatas de Invierno por el río Deschutes Por / By Damian Fagan

el parque Drake y cruza por debajo de Newport Avenue a lo largo del nuevo pase. Más adelante, el sendero cruza el río Deschutes en el parque Rapids a la altura del First St. Aunque el sendero a esta altura se asienta en el canal de riego de Tumalo, el sendero no se puede labrar. Sin embargo, la sección del pequeño cañón goza de una variedad de vegetación ribereña y árboles de bayas antes de llegar a los enormes pinos de ponderosa en el parque Sawyer. Distancia: 1.5-4.5 millas ida y vuelta. Awbrey Reach del DRT sube desde el parque Sawyer y sigue al lado oeste mientras que el sendero rodea Awbrew Butte. Tenga en cuenta el cruce en Archie Briggs Canyon Road (especialmente si el camino esta resbaloso cuesta abajo) antes de continuar por el sendero hasta el final (no hay estacionamiento en está sección). Hay una hermosa vista de las montañas. Distancia: 3-6 millas. Otra sección del sendero a lo largo del río Deschutes es el tramo entre Riley Ranch Nature Preserve y el parque estatal Tumalo. Del estacionamiento a Riley Ranch, antes de descender al río hay varios senderos (Juniper y Sage Flat) que atraviesan áreas de enebros y artemisas antes de descender al río. Esta rotura atraviesa el cañón del río y pasa por unos árboles grandes antes de llegar al parque estatal. Distancia: 1.5-4 millas En el parque estatal de La Pine, Más lejos de la ciudad, hay alternativas para caminar a lo largo de los ríos

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Fall y Deschutes. El estacionamiento puede ser limitado debido al arado de la tierra, pero este es un espacio maravilloso para caminar o esquiar un día pasar un día de invierno en el bosque (si ya no hay nieve, para andar en bici de montaña). El sendero circular desde el campamento atraviesa el bosque hasta el río Deschutes y se conecta al río Fall antes de volver a conectarse con el río Deschutes y el campamento. Distancia: 1-7 millas.

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arias secciones del sendero del río Deschutes ofrecen maravillosas alternativas para ir a caminar, correr o a esquiar durante el invierno. Algunas secciones están labradas, lo cual ayuda a las personas que sacan a pasear a sus perros para hacer algo de ejercicio mientras que otras personas pueden ponerse los esquís, raquetas para la nieve o crampones para salir al aire libre y disfrutar del invierno. Estas son unas de las opciones en la zona para ir a caminar por los senderos del río. Sendero del Río Deschutes (DRT por sus siglas en inglés) En el Old Mill District, Bend Park and Rec hace un estupendo trabajo al abrir el sendero para los corredores, senderistas y para las personas que sacan a pasear a sus perros. De Farewell Bend Park hasta McKay Park, también conocido como Old Mill Reach, el sendero cruza varias calles y cruza el río a la altura de los puentes Bill Healy y Colorado Avenue. El amplio estacionamiento también ofrece el acceso adecuado y a la vez puede usted parar en el Old Mill para pasar a comprar una bebida caliente. Distancia: 2-5 millas. Más adelante, otra sección del DRT del Old Mill es Pioneer y River Run que llega a ese tramo desde el parque McKay hasta el parque Sawyer. Hay muchos lugares para estacionarse a lo largo de este tramo y el sendero es una mezcla de superficies aradas y sin arar. Partiendo río abajo, desde McKay, el sendero pasa por

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Local educators share their thoughts on the state of a critical profession in Bend and Central Oregon By Julianna LaFollette

ecent rounds of union bargaining in Oregon have shined a spotlight onto issues educators deal with in their day-to-day lives. For over three weeks in November 2023, Portland Public Schools teachers embarked on an unprecedented strike in an effort to come to an agreement with the PPS district. On Nov. 26, the district and the union representing teachers, counselors and other school employees reached a tentative deal. The three-year, $175 million contract agreement included cost-of-living increases for teachers, the creation of new committees to govern class sizes and increased planning time for educators, according to reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting. Meanwhile, local teachers were fighting for a new contract all the while. Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Education Association, the teacher’s union for BLPS, reached a tentative contract agreement on Jan. 30 after bargaining since May 30, 2023. BLPS certified staff had been working without a contract since it expired on June 30. The contract was ratified by union members on Saturday, Feb. 10. The school board was slated to vote on the contract on Feb. 13. “I think the agreement is solid,” said BEA president Sarah Barclay. “I believe it takes into account many priorities that members had brought forward.” According to Barclay, the agreement made major improvements to more than 20 articles, which was nearly the entire contract. “This agreement is the result of lengthy and deep discussions with certified employees in our district on issues that matter both to them and to us,” said Superintendent Steve Cook in a press release. While a contract has been ratified, the job of being a teacher is not easy, and is constantly growing and changing. Over the years, the duties, responsibilities and class sizes have grown exponentially, making it so that teachers today are tasked with being so much more than just classroom teachers. More work, coupled with fewer resources, has caused a major strain on educators trying their hardest to do the critical jobs they are passionate about. For their new contract, educators asked for a fair cost of living adjustment, manageable class sizes and workloads, and safety and behavior protocols.

One item requested in the BLPS contract was more planning time. While most people are aware of the hard work teachers put into lessons and the time it takes to grade each student’s work, most don’t realize the amount of time and energy educators are putting in outside of work hours, without getting paid.

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“The education system is built upon free labor,” said a BLPS teacher who chose not to be named out of fear of retaliation. Teachers are often forced to work outside of work hours to do their jobs effectively. On top of the time it takes to plan engaging lessons and assess students’ work, teachers also have to communicate with families and students, clean and organize their spaces, acquire supplies, enter behavioral data, serve on school improvement committees, and more. According to that unnamed teacher, the list of extra duties far exceeds the prep time teachers are provided. “Teaching is no longer just teaching students about the curriculum,” said BLPS teacher Heather Faast. Teaching, for her, has changed drastically in the last 20 years, with growing responsibilities and duties. The pace of the daily teaching schedule makes it nearly impossible for teachers to get extra work done during contract hours. “The running joke is you realize you have to pee at the end of first period. Then, lunch comes around and you realize, ‘oh I still haven’t gone to the bathroom,’” said James Williams, a BLPS teacher. “You’re on from the time you walk in this building.” Faast wishes teachers had more help, and more prep time inside working hours. “Teaching is not a ‘9 to 5’ type of job,” she said. The amount of work teachers are doing at home has been exacerbated by increasingly large class sizes. Ruth Fox has been a middle school teacher in Bend for 16 years. Over the years, she’s witnessed how the growing class sizes have drastically changed the pace and the amount of work that teachers must do. “Over those years, the trend for what is being asked of us has been to do more with less,” she said. The class size cap for schools used to hover around 25 students per class, said Fox. Today, teachers have 30 to 35 students in each class.

Most of Williams’ classes contain over 30 students. He strives to give them thoughtful and personalized feedback, he said, which can take him up to 10-12 extra hours per week outside of the classroom for just one assignment. “It’s hard not to feel like it's an insurmountable task, because of the sheer number of students that they pile into your class and the responsibilities that are ever growing,” he said. With more resources and funding, teachers could have smaller class sizes, helping students get the attention, feedback and care they need to learn. The difference between a class of 23 versus 33, Williams said, makes a huge difference. Class size is not addressed in the contract, said Barclay. “We want to do a good job; that’s why it’s so frustrating,” said Williams. “We feel like we often can’t. We know we can do a better job for the students.”

Classroom changes

Since the pandemic, teachers have noticed a change in classrooms, seeing kids with behavior problems struggling to focus. “As educators, we have to meet our kids where they are at, and that changes from year to year,” said an anonymous BLPS teacher. Some students, she said, are checked out and avoiding classwork; some are causing major disruptions and others are struggling to focus and learn because of other kids around them. According to Fox, students are also struggling with mental health issues in higher numbers. Many often try to blame these increasing behaviors on the pandemic, but Fox sees it as more of a systemic issue. Teachers know the importance of students’ mental health, but they often don’t have the capacity to provide what kids need. One teacher outside of the BLPS district, who wishes to be anonymous, has also noticed changes in recent years, seeing just how much the responsibilities have fallen on teachers. “If you graduated any time before 2019, teachers were mostly just teachers,” she said. Historically, every teacher has had unspoken job descriptions with extra responsibilities, she noted. However, the pandemic has only added more onto their plates.

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“Those responsibilities have morphed in the past few years from unwritten job descriptions to implied, demanded, and all but required expectation,” she said. “Teachers now are instructors, therapists, interventionists, parent mediators, conflict managers, guardians and so much more,” said the anonymous teacher. Teachers have been speaking up about this issue, and are hoping to be heard, according to Fox. Schools don’t have enough mental health and behavior support staff to address these needs, so it falls on the teachers’ backs. “This trend towards doing more with less is leading to teacher burnout,” said Fox. The ratified contract will move forward with an article including learning environment provisions, allowing educators to make decisions about prioritizing safety and making sure that students who are dysregulated or need a different space for the time being are able to get what they need, while everyone else in the classroom is able to continue learning, according to Barclay of BEA.

Retaining and gaining educators

The growing duties and the pressure that goes along with them have led many teachers to a breaking point. The lack of resources, and staff, to help students struggling with issues is causing teachers to leave the field. The amount of turnover Fox has seen in recent years, she said, is staggering. Williams has seen his school lose a number of great teachers in recent years, too. “Teachers I really looked up to and were really damn good at their jobs…they finally said, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’ That, I think, is very telling,” Williams said. He worries about the next generation of teachers and how they will fare with the current system. The trend of losing teachers is not new today. Schools all around the country are suffering with the loss of great teachers. A 2022 survey, conducted by the National Education Association, found that 55% of educators said they were thinking about leaving the profession. “We need funding to be able to recruit and to retain teachers, and we need a robust system of mentors that are given the time and space to help new teachers,” said Fox. Most teachers would agree that funding is at the root of a lot of major problems in the field. “We need

more money. Yes, from the district, but they need more money from the state,” Williams said. “If we zoom out further, America as a country needs to get to a place where it takes education more seriously.” After the Portland Public Schools strike ended in late November, Gov. Tina Kotek said she planned to spearhead a statewide conversation over how to address the challenges in the state’s public school system. With this, Kotek said it was time to take a “deep dive” on how the state funds schools and review the methodology, according to reporting from OPB. The ratified BLPS teacher contract added a cost of living adjustment, which is 6.2% in year one. “This is a good start,” said Barclay. “It’s not the end of the conversation on that topic.” The bargaining teams agreed to reopen discussions in spring 2025 to negotiate salary and insurance cap adjustments, according to a BLPS press release. An anonymous BLPS teacher said she has put a lot of time and money into this profession but is not sure if she will continue. “I used to think teaching was a career that would take me all the way to retirement. Right now, I do not see myself retiring as a teacher, and that is devastating to me.” Another anonymous teacher, outside of the BLPS district, has been in the field for less than five years. She loves her job, her students and her school, but often feels discouraged by the current system. “Education is a wonderful field to enter, but an impossible one to stay in,” she said. Fox, the middle school teacher, remains passionate about teaching, but sees the need for continued community help and support. She hopes the community will come together to help solve the most pressing issues in our schools.

Hope for the future

While many educators share the feeling of being discouraged and overwhelmed, their passion for teaching students, as well as their hope for change, keeps them in the field. The only hope one BLPS teacher has left, she said, is that the efforts on both sides of the bargaining table will lead to the ratification of a better contract. “The kids in our community deserve amazing teachers, and our contract is the foundation of the recruitment and

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retention of quality staff for our schools,” she said. She sees the contract as a way that educating the community can continue in a more positive direction. “Overhauling the contract took an incredible amount of work, but it will allow the district to get back to what it used to be — a desirable place to work,” she said. Statewide bargaining attention has highlighted major problems in today’s education system, which Fox finds encouraging. “These dedicated educators have been sharing stories, speaking up, and asking and demanding what they need,” said Fox. “I think that some of the noise that is being made both here and elsewhere in the state is doing an excellent job of highlighting the needs that our schools are facing, and I am hopeful that we have folks at the state level that hear us, and in our community that hear us.” Through the bargaining, teachers have also noticed an overwhelming amount of support from people. “It is humbling to know the community does value educators and that hope is keeping me afloat,” said a BLPS teacher. Teacher Williams shared his appreciation, not only for the community support he has experienced, but the educators who continue to do the hard work for their students. “We have really good teachers throughout BLP. Impressively good, especially considering how heavily the deck is stacked against them,” he said. “You're psyched if your kid is in this district.” As much as teachers like Ruth Fox are disheartened to see the issues they are constantly facing, the passion they hold for this profession, and for their students, pushes them to carry on. “I love and care about my students. I still go to work and they make me smile and laugh every day. There is a lot of fun in our jobs and I feel it is a privilege and an honor to be trusted to educate these young people,” said Fox. “The frustration and desire to make change truly comes out of wanting what is best for the students and what they deserve.” SW

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High Desert Chamber Music proudly presents a special performance for Valentine’s Day. Concertgoers will enjoy a night of music from the Aviara Trio, Goody’s chocolates and a complimentary rose. The Aviara Trio will perform romance-themed pieces from classical composers such as Brahms, Rachmaninov and more on Wed., Feb. 14, 7:30pm-9pm, Tower Theatre. 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $15-$58.

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Join this self-love workshop for a group reiki practice and guided meditation centered around appreciating your own energy. Shake up stagnant energy from within and explore your mind through journaling and reflection with Julia Starr. Participants will cultivate an inner connection with themselves and the soul on Wed., Feb. 14, 6-8pm at Pine and Prism Wellness Collective. 209 NE Greenwood Ave., #200, Bend. $85.

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Open Hub singing club offers participants a chance to practice group singing with zero expectations or experience. This performative group is led by musician and traveler Ian Carrick. Child care is provided by professional teachers for kids ages 3 and up. Fri., Feb. 16, 7pm. Unity Community of Bend. 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. $10-$20.

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The 2024 Bend WinterFest returns this weekend! Head to this enchanting festival for live music events, amazing art, local cuisine and artisans to enjoy. Browse through expansive local marketplaces or enjoy the Family Play Zone. Enjoy the Mini Marshmallow Run and have your brain teased by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The festivities run from Fri., Feb. 16, 5pm- Sun., Feb. 18, at the Old Mill District. 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. $10-$17.

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Blair Borax delivers a unique folk style that echoes the energy of jazz’s golden years. The singer/songwriter infuses her music with catchy melodies and thoughtful lyrics that tackle subjects from the casual to the completely taboo. This night of live music also features indie acts Acoustic Minds and Shaene Marie Pascal. Catch the show at Silver Moon Brewing on Fri., Feb. 16, at 7pm. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $10.

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Deschutes Brewery is rolling out the red carpet for this year’s Winter Beer Fest and Zwickelmania, the annual celebration of craft beer in Oregon. On Feb. 17, from 2-5pm, beer-lovers can enjoy guided tours of the brewery for free before indulging in an amazing beer tasting and winter festival running from 3-7pm. Sat., Feb. 17, 2-7pm, Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room. 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend. $18.

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ocal rock band The Rumpeppers were originally founded on two pillars, “we’re drunk and we’re hot,” lead singer Zeus Guelfex explained. The initial idea, a flame from Stratocaster-wielding guitar player Paul Streichan, helped launch the four-piece onto the Bend music scene as a force to be reckoned with. The band’s undeniable chemistry came from the friendship forged between the musicians behind the mics. In the beginning, Noah Huss ran the drums and Jacob Nelson dribbled bass as Guelflex and Streichan offered a musical “yin” to the rhythmic “yang.” With talent and infectious charisma, the group moved quickly, working with other notable indie acts and pulling off a locally iconic performance at the 2022 Bend Oregon Pride Fest. Fast forward to this year, the band has been rejuvenated with the introduction of two new members, guitarist Streichan proudly celebrating more than a year sober and Guelfex is still flexing his six-pack and beautifully howling while the band brings the funk. Guelflex has served as the front man for the Bend indie band since its inception and offered a keen observation on the group over the past few years. “The biggest difference, well, we’ve definitely gotten better.” To carry on the rhythm section, remaining members tapped local talents circulating the Bend music scene. “For a while we stopped playing, now we’re back at it. We found a new drummer and bass player, Alex and Morgan, who are a perfect fit.” Young-gun percussionist Alex Ramirez brings an existential edge from behind the drum kit and Morgan Mason, of previously written-about Dead Nettle fame, flips the script and works overtime handling the bassline.

“I started learning music when I was a little kid, and it was always kind of my getaway.” —Zeus Guelfex “Actually, it wasn't that difficult. Being in the local music scene, it has really let us meet so many other like-minded musicians,” Guelfex said. “I think it was easy, we tried it out and it worked, we're just stoked to play.” If you're wondering how the powerhouse vocalist found his way to the band, he’ll tell you that it was just a matter of time. “My dad was a musician and so I kind of grew up with it,” he said. “I started learning music when I was a little kid, and it was always kind of my getaway. I keep telling the boys and everybody this is what I like to do. I like to perform for people.” On the band’s comeback, the lead vocalist beamed with enthusiasm. “What I’m excited about and what I think is beautiful is that it'll be the first time Mari and The Dream and my band are playing together. I'm so excited about that.” Catch the band at the upcoming Broken Hearts Club event at Silver Moon on Saturday, Feb., 24. Rumpeppers and Mari and The Dream Sat., Feb. 24, 7pm Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend bendticket.com $10

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Coffee Town, U.S.A. Coffee roasteries in and around Bend are almost as famous as local breweries By Donna Britt

veryone could probably concur that the PNW’s love affair with coffee started with the opening of the first Starbucks in Seattle in 1971 in Pike Place Market. But come to find out, Seattle’s first commercial roasting operations actually started over 100 years ago. By the 1960s the coffeehouse scene had blossomed and with it a new appreciation for espresso drinks. Even the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair boasted its own coffeehouse, the Sleeping Buddha, offering coffee drinks, folk singers and abstract art on display. As the years rolled by the coffee bug crept its way into Portland and eventually the progressive, bustling burg of Bend and the surrounding area. Over the past several decades, new roasteries have put down roots in Central Oregon and Bend coffee is now becoming almost as famous as Bend beers! Sisters Coffee Company, founded by Winfield and Joy Durham in 1989, was the first roastery in Central Oregon. They started out in a small wooden cabin roasting 5-pound batches. It would be 20 years before the business expanded beyond roasting. Today, Sisters Coffee Company roasts 500,000 pounds of coffee annually and has three local cafes. Richard Steffensen and Rhonda Ealy were also pioneers on the local coffee roasting scene. The couple opened Strictly Organic Coffee Company in 1999 and have been a leader in the specialty coffee industry, as a local small business adopting sustainable business practices. Their focus, as their name implies, is roasting 100% organic and fair-trade coffee. The mid-2000s welcomed local favorites that are still booming, including Thump Genuine Coffee, Backporch Coffee Roasters and Lone Pine Coffee Roasters — roasteries with unique origin stories that have continued to grow and thrive over the years, opening numerous locations, adding baked goods to their offerings and more.

This list continues, with each new year bringing more artisan roasters to town. Still Vibrato is one of the more recent roasters on the local roster, offering a distinctive selection of single origin coffees from around the world. There’s also Bohemian Roastery, opened by the Akers family in 2017, which uses the ancient method of wood fire roasting. It’s one of only a few roasters in the entire U.S. to roast coffee with hardwoods. And since we’re name-dropping here, there are many other coffee roasters in the area that must be mentioned. Brewed Awakenings, which started in 1989 in Vancouver, Washington, now has locations in Sunriver and Bend. Bend Roasting has been roasting for over two decades now, delivering fresh roasted coffee straight to your door. There’s also Smith Rock Coffee Roasters in Redmond, specializing in small batch roasting. Junction Roastery, located in the historic Patrick Building in Redmond, also promotes itself as a social club, a gathering place to meet up and enjoy a cup of your favorite coffee drink. And that brings us to Megaphone Coffee Co., which refers to itself as a hospitality company rooted in coffee roasting. Its coffee is served in restaurants throughout the area and is available in many local stores. If you’re looking for coffee with a cause, there’s Coffee4Kids. Founded by Sean McDonell, C4K is a way to raise money to help fund the Mi Casa International family-run orphanage in El Salvador. And just like many breweries in the area that can trace their roots back to the first breweries in town, McDonell credits Backporch for supporting and helping him before he was able to get his own roaster. Coffee enthusiasts can also delight in the numerous coffee shops and cafes in the area. While many of the roasters operate their own cafes, there are also independent coffee shops that serve locally roasted coffee and a plethora of espresso drinks, along with their baked goods and other food offerings.

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Brighten the Winter Season! The 2024 Boss Mortgage Bend WinterFest is excited to return to its roots in Bend at the Old Mill, standing as the Northwest’s largest winter festival! Prepare for a weekend filled with an array of live music acts, artisans, and vendors from across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Breathe in the fresh air of the high desert and explore mesmerizing sculptures crafted f rom fire, ice, and light. Enjoy a whirl on the Ferris Wheel, and shop an array of artists, vendors, and more in the Wonderland Marketplace and the outdoor Cascades Market. Relax in our heated Royal Lounge tent before heading to the Oregrown Main Stage for spectacular performances by hip-hop legend Chingy and rock n’ roll queens, Hell’s Belles. Engage in family-friendly, STEM-based activities hosted by OMSI and sponsored by Lonza. Get the kids excited for the Mini Marshmallow Run, a delightful addition to the Kids Rock the Races Season. And don’t miss out on the Hot Cocoa Run, a fun-filled 5K through the WinterFest grounds, complete with cocoa and more at the finish line.

Dear Winterfest partygoers, Both young and old, From the old mill district, Our story is told. It’s that time again, the snow’s all around, With joy and excitement, the festival is found. Live music, good food, and drinks that are grand, Bend Winterfest is the best in the land. Boss Mortgage is here, feeling proud and elated, To support this event, we’re locally dedicated. From icy sculptures to activities for all, This winterfest, in Bend, is sure to enthrall. The magic of snow, the laughter it brings, Snowflakes dance and everyone sings. Families and friends, in harmony unite, Enjoying the festivities from morning till night. From our team to yours, let’s all have a blast, At Winterfest in Bend, where memories last. Thank you for joining, for making it great, Let’s celebrate Winterfest, don’t you be late! Warm regards, Randy Vance – President Boss Mortgage

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General Admission

Adult Hot Cocoa Run

$17 Advanced $20 At the gate

Kid’s Mini Marshmallow Run Included with admission!

$15 At the gate

Kid’s Admission (Under 12)* $10 Advanced $12 At the gate

Keep your wristband! General admission tickets are good for all three days.

*Kids two and under are FREE

Only can make it on Sunday? Sunday ONLY admission: $15

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Lay It Out Events proudly supports local nonprofits & community organizations Every year, a portion of proceeds from Bend WinterFest is donated to a local nonprofit. In 2024, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon returns as this year’s beneficiary! Big Brothers Big Sisters offers effective mentoring programs that improve the lives of our community’s youth. These programs deeply engage communities through collaboration with families, mentors, community funders, schools and other partners. Offering a variety of programs to meet community and youth needs.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY | Feb. 17

5:00PM Bend WinterFest kicks off! Chevrolet of Bend Ice Carving

11:00AM Day 2 of WinterFest begins! Chevrolet Ice Carving begins: Lila Ferber & Wade Lapp

5:30PM Tony Smiley performs at the Oregrown Main Stage 6:00PM DJ Set begins in the Mt. Bachelor Light Art Showcase Area

12:00PM Pacific Source Kids Mini Marshmallow Run 1:00PM Ice Carving - Lisa & Jon Donze K9 Kings Flying Dog Show

7:00PM Precious Byrd performs at the Oregrown Main Stage

2:30PM K9 Kings Flying Dog Show

8:00PM Family Play Zone closes

3:00PM Ice Carving – Jacob Lucas

8:30PM Hell’s Belles performs on the Oregrown Main Stage

4:00PM K9 Kings Flying Dog Show

9:30PM Marketplaces closes 10:00PM WinterFest closes

5:30PM Leadbetter Band performs at the Oregrown Main Stage 6:00PM DJ Set begins in the Mt Bachelor Light Art Showcase Area 7:00PM MOsley WOtta performs on the Oregrown Main Stage 8:00PM Family Play Zone closes 8:30PM Chingy performs on the Oregrown Main Stage 9:30PM Marketplaces closes 10:00PM Winterfest closes

SUNDAY | Feb. 18 11:00AM Final day of WinterFest begins! Chevrolet Ice Carving begins Lila Ferber & Wade Lapp 12:00PM Hot Cocoa Run 5K Run 1:00PM Ice Carving - Lisa & Jon Donze K9 Kings Flying Dog Show 2:30PM K9 Kings Flying Dog Show 3:00PM Ice Carving – Jacob Lucas 4:00PM K9 Kings Flying Dog Show 5:00PM WinterFest closes

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Ongoing Activities

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Hell’s Belles is a committed, ferocious, meticulous women rock band delivering authentic AC/DC to the unbelievably supportive and wicked awesome fans. All day and all night long, all over the world, pitch perfect AC/ DC delivered with a highly charged vigor.

The songs of Tony Smiley are a tantalizing ride through electro acoustic music that will cause your musical senses to rise. During the experience you can expect original soul bearing songs, improv crowd pleasers, and creative cover mixes.

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Precious Byrd is one of the most sought after bands in the Pacific Northwest. This funky rock n’ roll dance band will make any event take flight! Their fresh renditions of modern and classic hits, along with a number of high energy originals are sure to fill the dance floor and get people on their feet!

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Leadbetter Band was born after the final closing chapters of Jive Coulis in the early winter of 2017. In a sense it was a “re-branding” of Jive Coulis. Eric was the songwriter and frontman for Jive, and that is still the case with Leadbetter Band. His original songs played in LB are vast and diverse, from a classic rock sound to bluesy heavy jam sections featuring the Bands unique improv abilities.

MOsley WOtta 7PM Leadbetter Band 5:30PM

MOsley WOtta/ MOWO is an American Artist from Rogers Park, Chicago. His move to Central OR has continued to influence and inform the diversity of mediums and media he explores in his work traversing the ecology of conversation in his paintings, writings and performances. His intentionally non linear work blends with a clear and direct message “what are we willing to risk to see each others humanity.” Every aspect of Wotta’s work is a conversation whether in paint, prose, music or with audiences, he is focusing on making positive connections between the negative space of perceived difference.

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Chingy, who single handedly influenced cultural slang with “thurr” and “hurr” following the smash Billboard Hot 100 hit “Right Thurr,” achieved superstardom success with seven other Hot 100 hits, including “Holidae In,” “One Call Away” and many more. An actor and philanthropist, Chingy, achieved rapid mainstream success with the release of his triple-Platinum RIAA certified debut album, Jackpot.

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Mt. Bachelor Light Art Showcase Polymery by Taylor Dean Harrison Taylor Dean Harrison creates mixed-media sculptures and installations. He has worked professionally as a designer, fabricator, and artist in a wide-range of materials since 2012. In all of his work, light and movement apply a meter to the viewer’s investigation of, and participation in, each piece. Color fields cast light and shadow across static materials and space inspiring novel interactions with the art. With each creation, Harrison aims to craft an alternative universe with an order based on a mathematical system. Then he brings that universe alive with more painterly approaches, implementing handwork and moving light. These manifestations of order and subsequent departures result in spaces and objects built for suffusive moments of mental peace.

In his practice rooted in parametric design, Harrison adopts technique and research from cutting edge industrial processes. He explores generative forms and color theory to play with the physical boundaries of the eye and the expectations of the brain. Once finished in the digital realm, Harrison uses CNC processes to bring his works into the physical world. Harrison’s artworks have toured festivals and fairs internationally, exhibited in galleries and museums, and been purchased for private collections. He attended art school at UC Berkeley, and apprenticed under Michael Christian, a seminal Burning Man and public artist.

Polymery is an installation of five sculptures that cast light and shadow far and wide creating a patterned field of constantly evolving color mixing on the ground. During the day, the flower-like pods invite the viewer to look upwards at their curving, mirrored surfaces to see warped reflections of the environment. At night, the flowers ‘bloom’ into a larger installation, each pod casting its petals onto the ground and inspiring exploration.

Dome Art Installation & DJ Visitr Friday & Saturday at 6pm at Mt. Bachelor Light Art Showcase

Visitr will send you on a journey through genres and cultures, mixing epic melodies that bridge the worlds of dreamy house, lo-fi vibes, hip hop hooks, and indie influences into a captivating blur on the dance floor. Visitr is the music project of Portland based creative director, artist, and songwriter Andy Navilli. Steeped in the local music scene, he has performed at iconic venues such as, Wonder Ballroom, Doug Fir, Dig a Pony, No Vacancy, and the beloved Holocene where he curates and hosts sci-fi themed events known as Møthership.

Born with the spirit of the Cascadian frontier the Escape Collective is a team of designers, makers, artists and engineers. Their creative installation work has been a part of many festivals across the country including Portland Winter Lights Festival, Bass Coast, Burning Man, FORM, Okeechobee, HARD, Summit at Sea, and WTFestival.

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Lisa Donze + John Donze

Lisa Donze started out sand sculpting through Sand in the City as her talent grew, she began to have opportunities to add snow, ice and pumpkins to her repertoire. When she’s not carving, Lisa spends her time enjoying family and running an insurance agency.

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Wade Lapp

Wade Lapp, a skilled artisan, discovered his passion for carving pumpkins 12 years ago. He was inspired by Ray Villafane’s work and decided to try his hand at it. From that moment on, Lapp was hooked and has since explored various mediums. Pumpkin carving opened up many doors for Lapp, allowing him to branch out into sand sculpting as a solo artist and as a member of the sand sculpting team, Team Mai Tia. Along with his wife, Brittany Lapp, he has won numerous competitions and created many exhibition sculptures. In 2021, Lapp jumped into a new medium, ice, at the World Ice Art Championship in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he and his team took second place. Lapp created several magical sculptures that are now displayed throughout the park. In recent years, Lapp has also taken up wood carving, creating many custom pieces for individuals and collaborating with St Helens, Oregon’s Spirit of Halloweentown to create magical wood pieces displayed in exhibits throughout town and on St Helens’ Sand Island.

Lila Ferber is a talented artist hailing from Omaha, NE. She holds a BFA in Sculpture from Kansas City Art Institute, where she honed her skills in abstract oil painting and wood, ice, and stone carving. Currently based in Portland, Lila is creating stunning, twisty wood sculptures with her trusty chainsaw. Lila’s work has been showcased in solo and group exhibitions throughout the country, including in New York, Omaha, Kansas City, Portland, Phoenix, Vermont, and DC. Her artistic talents have taken her to some of the most renowned art institutions in the nation, including the Salem Art Works sculpture park in New York and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in DC. Lila’s unique combination of creative vision and technical skill sets her apart as a true master of her craft. Lila’s work is sure to captivate and inspire all who experience it.

Jacob Lucas

Meet Jacob Lucas, a talented artist and resident of Bonney Lake, Washington. With seven years of carving experience under his belt, Jacob has become a true master of his craft. But his artistic journey began long before that - he’s been drawing since the tender age of 5 and has worked in a variety of mediums over the years, including sculpting clay, digital design, glass blowing, and of course, chainsaw art. Today, Jacob carves at home full-time, pouring his heart and soul into each and every piece he creates. He’s always taking custom orders and loves nothing more than seeing the joy his art brings to people’s faces. Whether it’s a stunning sculpture or a one-ofa-kind carving, Jacob’s work is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Jay Nielson

Jay Nielson’s work is impromptu, spur of the moment, inspiration driven art. He uses whatever materials are available to create something from nothing. He works in scrap and reclaimed materials to prove that beauty can come from garbage.

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Marvin Wafford Wafford Metal Craft Marvin Wafford previously worked for a company that did both wood and metal projects for casinos all over the United States, with his work showcased in virtually every casino on the Las Vegas strip. He now owns his own company, Wafford Metal Craft, here in Central Oregon where he designs custom metal projects and fire pit creations.

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Miller Metal Works Cody grew up in Yuba City Ca. Always tinkering in the shop and garage with his dad, brother and other family. He was into art early on and after college started working in a metal Fabrication shop as a helper and learned how to weld and fabricate. At that point is when he started doing metal art as a hobby. Moved to Austin TX where he got a job working in a fabrication shop that specializes in artistic fabrication called Ion Art. Worked there for nearly 5 years and where he really opened up and expanded the metal artwork. When his wife got pregnant, they moved back to CA to be with family. Now he has his own shop at his house where he plays with metal art mostly as a hobby but does sell artwork. His sons Lincoln 3 and Forrest 1 both help in the shop. (Mostly hammering) His day job is agricultural fabricator/shop manager.

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The fun doesn’t stop at WinterFest! The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Science (OMSI) will bring a collection of hands-on brainteasers challenge visitors to think both critically and creatively. Puzzles range in difficulty and content but most incorporate concepts of geometry, algebra and or physics and lead to fun (and often surprising) solutions!

Friday 5-8pm Saturday 11am-8pm Sunday 11am-8pm

Kids will enjoy playing educational games and interacting with STEM-based activities, sponsored by Lonza!

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Take a spin on the Merry-Go-Round or journey up to the skies in a ferris wheel!

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Feb. 18 at Noon @ Old Mill District Register on site at 11am

5K with Cocoa Ready to add some sweet, chocolaty fun to your WinterFest experience? We’ve got something special lined up for all you runners out there – the exhilarating Hot Cocoa Run! Race Details: Lace up your running shoes and get set for a thrilling 5K run through the winter wonderland of Bend. But here’s the twist – come dressed in your quirkiest, funniest, or most creative costume! After crossing the finish line fueled by CO Energy Propane, indulge in a steaming hot cocoa bar adorned with all your favorite toppings. And to add that extra kick of delight, a splash of Crater Lake spirits awaits Includes a custom mug (for the first 200 finishers), full hot cocoa bar and more goodies at the finish!

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Mini Marshmallow Run is FREE with admission! Join us for this winter themed PacificSource Kids Rock the Races! Costumes are encouraged. Kids will run from station to station collecting cocoa ingredients, and as they cross the finish line they will get the final touch — a splash of hot chocolate and a finisher ribbon! This event will leave the little runners feeling like they rule the world!

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Silver Moon Brewing Blair Borax and Guests With vocal stylings reminiscent of jazz classics, Blair Borax delivers a unique blend of unapologetic songwriting that fearlessly tackles the taboo and irresistibly catchy pop melodies that stay with you for days. 7-10pm.$10.

Bunk+Brew A Valentine’s Party Bunk and Brew will have $5 pints and live music 6-8pm, speed mingling to follow 8-9pm. Food truck specials from Alebrije. Two quessabirria tacos for $7, Wonderland Chicken, two national chicken tacos for $7. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing SoMuchHouse: Circuit PDX Takeover: Valentine’s Special Presented by SoMuchHouse. A Valentine’s day themed event. Everyone and special someones welcome to gather for a night of house music, dancing and community. Circuit PDX is a house music collective from Portland, taking over the night after a proper opening B3B set from the SoMuchHouse residents. Featuring a 360* DJ booth, dance floor and sound system. Buy tickets before they sellout! 9pm-2am. $10.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! 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. 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.

The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing Open Decks: Couples Addition Open Deck’s

Valentine’s Day addition! Come see local Pacific Northwest electronic dance music couples throw down! 9pm-1am. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart 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.

American roots band The Deslondes is renowned for blending musical elements of gospel, country, bluegrass and R & B to produce songs that reflect the band’s hometown of New Orleans. Catch the show on Tue., Feb. 27, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

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Games Trivia Night Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:308:30pm. Free.

Elements Public House Valentine’s Dinner

With Love Songs by Kurt Silva Bring your Valentine to a special musical evening of delicious food, amazing music and a romantic evening on the town! Several dinner specials with dinner starting at 5pm and music with love songs by Kurt Silva from 6-9pm. No cover charge. Reservations required.

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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 an acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Valentine’s Day Show: “Bands who sleep together” Local band couples Nancy Terzian and Kye Kennedy of Fluffalove, Shelley Gray and Bill Powers of Honey Don’t and Linda and Mark Quon of The Quons perform intimate songs in the round on Valentine’s Day. 6-9pm. 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.

Pour House Grill Last Call Trivia Wednesday Last Call Trivia Wednesdays, bring your smartest friends and win free food and drink. 6:30-8:30pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub Moontricks Based

in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. 7-11:59pm. $20.

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 Thursday Offering a light happy hour menu — daily flatbread, chili, charcuterie, soft pretzels and more! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

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

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s 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.

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Music with Beverly Anderson Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 5:30pm. Free.

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ments Public House with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm! Featuring QuizHead.games! Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. No Cover Charge.

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River’s Place Fluffalove All your favorite ‘70s songs with acoustic guitars and sweet harmonies! 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

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

The Lot Live Music with Grace Cooper Grace

Cooper is a versatile musician with experience in bluesy duets, six-piece country rock bands and solo singer/songwriter performances. Her originals are infused with a mix of soul, Americana, country, rock and blues elements. Grace’s music is characterized by her rich and powerful alto, capable of emulating a diverse range 6-8pm. Free.

The Capitol Sleeper Comedy Night Hosted by Elaine Johnson featuring Eric Oren, Billy Brant, Alex Cruikshank, Jamaal Thomas and Sean Jordan. Capitol Comedy promotes an environment where nothing is off topic, but you can expect the comedy to be handled with care and from artists who love the form. 7-9pm. $20.

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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.

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Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy is My Therapy A comedy show can definitely be a great way to unwind and have a good time. Featuring Nick Scalfone, Brent Bybee, Steve Harber and more. Hosted by Fredo. 21+ Strong content expected. 8-9:30pm. $10.

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Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series: Alicia Viani and Mark Karwan Fireside Show Central Oregon locals Alicia Viani and Mark Karwan will play some lively folk tunes!RSVP required for overnight lodging guests to claim complimentary seats. 6-8pm. $10. Lespecial live in Bend. Prog-tronic power trio Lespecial’s innovative and electrifying sound captivates Bend audiences. 7-11:30pm. $20.

16 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.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke! Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free. Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Ore-

gon’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.

A magical evening of live didgeridoo and beats with talented player and instrument maker Tyler Spencer. Tyler fuses world class didgeridoo playing with self-produced beats to create truly original music. His music has also been showcased on movie and television work, most notably the HBO Series “Dexter." 4pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Cosmic Orange, Mari and the Dream and Sweet Demon Local lineup of guitar-fronted sounds tantalize the mind into a musical highway of opposite flows that is sure to be an entertaining journey. 21 and over! Please tip the bands. 9pm. Free. Northside Bar & Grill Brian Hanson Band A night of country music. 8-11pm. Free. River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions T5 Trio performs with piano, trumpet, bass and vocals. 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Eli Howard and The Greater Good An alternative country rock sound that has created a dedicated fan base in the Northwest and beyond. 7-11pm. $10.

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blizzard and coming in hot. All the hottest and newest reggaeton on the streets. Modelo and tequila drink specials! 9pm-2am. $10.

Bledsoe Family Winery Valentine’s Date Night Enjoy the sound of live jazz guitarist, Dillon Schneider, and locally made popcorn from Brown Bag Popcorn Co. paired intentionally with Bledsoe Family wines. 5-7pm.

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

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex Club Reggaeton Rescheduled from the

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Silver Moon Brewing Under the Moon:

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun and help out a local nonprofit organization. In February, play for Harmony Farms Sanctuary, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating neglected, unwanted and abused farmed animals, Card $1-$5. 6-8pm.

The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing Living Room Party Enjoy the musical

The Lot Trivia Tuesday Heated benches, frothy pints, food cart goodness and the brain sport of trivia! Bring a team or join one and have fun with the trivia-loving, smartypants people of Bend. 6-8pm. Free.

Comedy with Sean Jordan Under the Moon: promotes an environment where nothing is off topic, but you can expect the comedy to be handled with care from artists who love the form. 8-10pm. $20.

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talents of Bend's favorite local DJs in a living room oasis with live DJ sets, board games, Super Smash Brothers, flash tattoos and great beer. 8pm-2am. $5.

Tower Theatre Brian Regan Critics, fans

and fellow comedians agree: Brian is one of the most respected and entertaining comedians in the country. He’s built a 30-plus year career on the strength of observational, sarcastic and self-deprecating material. $46 - $76 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee) 7:30pm.

18 Sunday The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

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

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

Bingo with Think Wild Join Think Wild every 3rd Sunday at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market to win cash prizes while supporting their mission of inspiring desert wildlife care through education, conservation and rescue. 6-8pm.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Trivia

Night Sunday Funday Trivia with Sean. Gather your team, or roll solo and find a spot early in the cafe, knowledge tests begin at 6pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place. Free. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Vieux Farka Toure “The Hendrix of the Sahara”, Vieux Farka Touré was born in Niafunké, Mali in 1981. He will perform on Feb. 20. 7-11:59pm. $18. West Coast rock group, The Coffis Brothers, hail from Santa Cruz and delivers a sound that melds acoustic folk, blues and rock influences for the modern day. Have a drink and enjoy the show on Wed., Feb. 28, 7-10pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

The Domino Room The Moss, Akira Galaxy The Moss is an alternative rock band. Akira Galaxy is an upcoming star in the indie and alternative music world. 8pm. $20.

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

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia

Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic

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.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Sunny Sweeny Sunny

Sweeney, a genre-bending, songwriting spitfire who has spent equal time in the rich musical traditions of Texas and Tennessee, returns with “Married Alone,” the celebrated singer-songwriter’s fifth studio album and the follow-up to 2017’s critically acclaimed "Trophy." 7-11:59pm. $18.

19 Monday Bevel Craft Brewing Bingo with Bren

Supporting a new local charity each month! $2 per bingo card, 50% goes to the charity and 50% goes to cash prizes every round! Visit bevelbeer. com to view all the beneficiaries supported this year! 6-8pm.

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.

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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.

Elements Public House Open Mic with

DMM Music Come jam with some great local musicians and enjoy an evening of music, great food and full bar. Musician sign-up at 6pm. Sound and PA provided by DMM Music LLC Located at the North end of Redmond. An award-winning full bar and great food! 6:30-9:30pm. No Cover.

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.

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

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

High Desert Music Hall Trivia Night:

Rotating Mondays Gather your team and join for a fun night of Trivia, every other Monday. Prizes awarded to the top teams. All ages. Every other Monday, 7pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Carl Ventis Local

ukulele musician and instructor with fun solo performance. 6-8pm. 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.

20 Tuesday The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. 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. If you wish to perform, sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Head Games Trivia Night Live multi-media trivia every other Tuesday at Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5, Bend. Free to play, win prizes, teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Free. The Domino Room Mipso Mipso is touring behind the release of their new album, “Book of Fools.” Don’t miss out on the spectacular show on Feb. 20. 8:30pm. $20. 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. Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Ossig Karaoke with DJ Chris. 7-9pm. Free. Open Space Event Studios Improv Class

at Bend Institute of Comedy Become a healthier and happier human being through this 8-week course in long-form comedy improvisation at the Bend Institute of Comedy! Improve all your relationships through better listening, strengthen your focus and decision-making skills, lower your social anxiety and become your full powerful self! Have a blast doing it! 6:30-9pm. $250.

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.

MUSIC

A Hootenanny with Open Hub Singing Join an uplifting “hootenanny”!

Child care provided by professional teacher for children ages 3+ in separate room. Feb. 16, 7-8:30pm. Unity Community of Bend, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. openhubsinging@gmail.com. $10-$20.

Birders Imagined in Music Rebekah Lambert and Mike Fox go through 750 years of classical music inspired by birds. Owls, cuckoos, nightingales! All presented via choral and orchestra music, violin, flute, even a concert band. Brought to you by the East Cascades Audubon Society monthly series - Birders’ Night. Event in person and online as well. Feb. 15, 7-8pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: ecaudubon@gmail.com. Hippie Death Cult and Dead Nettle

Psychedelic rockers Hippie Death Cult returns to Bend for a riff-heavy show that was rescheduled due to ice. In a world saturated with cookie-cutter pop, bluegrass by the billions and oh-so-pretty polished productions, Dead Nettle emerges as a breath of fresh air as a new shoegaze/noise-rock band from Bend. Feb. 17, 7pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $12.

HDCM Concert Series: Aviara Trio HDCM’s 16th season continues with our

annual Valentine’s Day concert at the Tower Theatre. Enjoy a special evening featuring the Aviara Trio. This best-selling event includes a complimentary rose for concert-goers and a custom treat from Goody’s Chocolates! Feb. 14, 7:30-9pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-306-3988. info@highdesertchambermusic.com. $15-$58.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

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

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SATURDAY, FEB. 17 AT 8PM

THURSDAY, FEB. 22 AT 7PM

SOMUCHHOUSE: CIRCUIT PDX TAKEOVER: VALENTINE SPECIAL

COMEDY IS MY THERAPY

SINGER SONGWRITER SHOWCASE

Silver Moon Brewing

Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Open Space Event Studios

EVENTS Sunriver Music Festival’s Valentine’s Dinner and Dance Concert Come to the

DANCE

Advanced Swing Dance Lessons Come

on down to the Cross Eyed Cricket to learn some advanced, country swing dance moves! Might teach tricky two-step, wild dips, or whirly spins. Bring a partner or be prepared to ask someone new to dance. Don’t feel like you’re ready for advanced? See other events! 21+ Free, tips appreciated. Thu, Feb. 15, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4270.

Ballroom Dance Social Ballroom Dance

Social for those new or experienced. Dances and playlist include Latin, rhythm, East and West coast swing, Night Club 2-Step, country western, hustle and more. No alcohol. 211 NE Revere Ave, #6, or behind Blockbusters. Plenty of room to practice your dance skills. Feb. 17, 7-9pm. Iconic Dance Bend,Contact: 541-602-6168. valdances@ hotmail.com. $10.

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 Feb. 22. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20. Inglorious Citizens - An Enticing Dance Tribute To The Legend Himself Step into a seductive world. Using the

soundtracks from famed films launch into a cinematic trance with irresistible dance. Immerse yourself in an evening with sultry moves and electrifying choreography with a punch of the filmmaker’s iconic flare. Performance styles include chair, pole, burlesque, Latin and more! Sat, Feb. 17, 7:30-9pm, Fri, Feb. 23, 7:30-9pm and Sat, Feb. 24, 7:30-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-6992087. modelcitizensdance@gmail.com. $35.

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.

Sassy Salsa Classes! No partner needed,

just bring yourself. All are welcome to come learn from Salsa Victoria. Beginning class at 6:30pm, practice 7:30pm. Intermediate class at 8pm. $60/ month, Register with Vic at 541-410-0048 by Jan. 31. Bend Dance home studio in SW Bend. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Through Feb. 28. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. SalsaVictoria@yahoo.com. $60.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20. Soulful Sunday Community Dance

Sunday is a perfect time to step on to the dance floor. This will be a facilitated and supported Soul Motion® practice. $20 if registered online, $25 drop in. Pay what you can. Sundays, 10-11:30am. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com.

Temple Tribal Fusion Dance Includes 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 Mondays, 5-6:15pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20.

FILM EVENTS

Blend: On Being Black in Bend

“Blend” is a documentary filmed and edited in Central Oregon that asks 10 Black Central Oregonians about their experiences living, working, and playing on the High Desert. Film creator Kenny Adams uses the film to explore and share uncensored lived experiences. COCC Bend Campus Hitchcock Auditorium-Pioneer 201 Feb. 16, 6pm. COCC Bend Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Moontricks Facebook

Day of Remembrance Screen “Before They

Take Us Away” and discuss the legacy of WWII era Japanese American incarceration. Feb. 18, 1-3pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Intersections: Youth Exhibition at Scalehouse supported by the Warm Springs Community Action Team

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Intersections is an immersive journey into the identities of Native youth in Central Oregon. This multi-disciplinary exhibition showcases the intersection of tradition and contemporary art, offering a profound exploration of how these artists navigate their experiences. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1-6pm. Through Feb. 24. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-640-2186. marley@scalehouse.org.

Paint and Sip at Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe Join Kristen, a local artist and be led

through an 11”x14” painting while you sip your favorite beverage! Price includes all of your supplies and the first drink! Bring friends, family, etc. No experience necessary to join and the beverages make everyone equal. Feb. 15, 6-8pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 805-801-8328. chalkedcreative@gmail.com. $48.

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Caregiving: Navigating the Journey An

empowering talk on caregiving where practical strategies for self-care, navigating challenges, and fostering resilience are explored. Discover valuable insights to enhance your caregiving journey. Presented by Certified Caregiving Consultant, Patty Sherin. Feb. 16, 3-4pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.

Romance in the Cave Tour Bring your

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sweetheart to Juniper Preserve and enjoy this romantic twist on a cave tour. Fri, Feb. 16, 4-5:30pm and Sat, Feb. 17, 4-5:30pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-320-5024. guest.services@juniperpreserve.com. $125.

Truth and Reckoning - Indian Boarding Schools with OLLI-OU Learn about 100 years of Native American boarding school history in Oregon. Feb. 16, 10-11:30am. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Whychus Creek Watershed Speaker Series: Learn About Your Home Waters Join UDWC and COCC with natural

resource partners to learn about the history, hydrology, water quality, habitat conditions, native fish, water conservation and stream restoration of the Whychus Creek watershed in this five-part speaker series! Visit the ticket link to learn more about this event. https:// www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/session.jsp?sessionId=WI24WHYCHUSCREEKWATERSHEDSERIES.1&courseId=WHYCHUSCREEKWATERSHEDSERIES&categoryId=ROOT Every other Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. Sisters Library, 110 North Cedar Street, Sisters. Contact: kmiller@ restorethedeschutes.org. $49.

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Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Canadian electric-folk duo Moontricks fuses original tracks of technicolor sound with introspective writing and soulful bass. The group brings the party to Bend on Wed., Feb. 14, 7pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. Food and drink are available for purchase. Feb. 15, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1063. beccar@ dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

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Sunriver Resort Great Hall for a gourmet dinner and quality concert experience all in one, featuring an energetic jazz combo fronted by tenor saxophonist Cliff Colón. Feb. 14, 5-8:30pm. Great Hall at Sunriver Resort, 57081 Great Hall Loop, Sunriver. Contact: 541-593-1084. information@ sunrivermusic.org. $130 per person.

CALENDAR

Tony Grissen

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.

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EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon partners 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! Bingo cards are $25 per person. Family friendly fundraising! Free general admission, $10 early entry. Sundays, 10am-Noon. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-6391730. hello@younimovement.com. $10-$200.

FAMILY + KIDS

Local indie-trio Mari and The Dream is made up of talented singer/songwriters and is set to perform an electric set at the Broken Hearts Club event on Sat., Feb. 17 at 9pm at M&J Tavern.

ETC.

Post Mountain Sauna Sesh Free sauna

sessions, Fridays and Saturdays at Bunk and Brew. Discounted draft beer, deals on authentic Oaxacan food from Alebrije, delicious Wonderland chicken, fires and live music on select dates. Check in with your Bachelor pass at the Beer Truck in the Yard. Fridays-Saturdays, 3-9pm. Bunk+Brew, 42 NW Hawthorne Avenue, Bend. Contact: 458-202-1090. Free.

Purr-fect Ink: A Flash Tattoo Event Anna

Knorr of Scorpio Moon Tattoo is co-hosting a flash tattoo event. A $100 event fee includes a 50-minute session in the cat lounge and your choice of one of Anna’s beautiful flash tattoos. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to adorn yourself with feline-inspired art! Feb. 17, 3-7pm. Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave, Bend. $100.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

2024 Bend WinterFest Under the sparkling lights, the 2024 Oregon WinterFest creates an enchanting atmosphere filled with live music, art, delectable cuisine, shopping, and entertainment suitable for all ages.The heartwarming festivities kick off on Friday! Tickets are good for all three days! Fri., Sun., Feb 16-18, Old Mill. 450 SW Powerhouse Dr., Bend. $10-$17.

Friday Night Lightsriday Night Lights

Presented by Ablis CBD. Enjoy night lights, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo, Central Oregon’s only night time skiing destination. Fridays, 9am-9pm.Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-815-0574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com.

President’s Day Weekend Celebration

Spend the three-day weekend at Hoodoo Ski Area! Enjoy bonfires, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo. Fri, Feb. 16, 9am-9pm, Sat, Feb. 17, 9am-9pm, Sun, Feb. 18, 9am-9pm and Mon, Feb. 19, 9am-9pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-8150574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com.

Valentine’s Weekend Snowshoe Bonfire Tour Celebrate the day that Oregon

became a state and Valentine’s Day around a cozy bonfire in the snowy old-growth forest! This is an unforgettable way to celebrate a day of love with the one you love! Wed, Feb. 14, 7-11pm. Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541389-8359. info@wanderlusttours.com. $150.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Get a great workout, feel useful doing

something meaningful and experience the healing energy of horses all at the same time! Mustangs to the Rescue (MTTR) is a local horse rescue seeking responsible, hard-working souls to assist with all aspects of horse care. No

experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email: 541-330-8943 volunteer@mustangstotherescue Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3308943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Cosmic Jump Night A Cosmic Party turns the bright lights off and the party lights on! It’s time to glow! Wear white or bright clothing for the full effect, ages 12 and up recommended. Saturdays, 7-9pm. Mountain Air Trampoline Park, 20495 Murray Road, Bend. Contact: 541647-1409. info@mountainairbend.com. $23. Harold’s 25th Birthday Bash Harold the Hodag’s 25th Birthday presented by Black Butte Ranch and Cascade Spirits. A birthday celebration for Hoodoo’s mascot, Harold the Hodag. Come shred with Harold and his buds, Yeti and Sas! You may see aliens somewhere out there, too! Feb. 17, 9am-9pm. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-815-0574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Free.

Happy Breathwork Day: A Valentine’s Day Workshop Celebrate this day of love

Hello Storytime: The Year of the Dragon

Lens on Learning: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Professional landscape

Kid’s Night Out Drop off the kids ages 4-12 for a fun time at Kids Night Out! Pizza, games and jumping from 6-9pm. Purchase tickets online ahead of time as space is limited. Adult staff does roll-call 4 times per night, Kids remain on-site until pickup. Fridays, 7-9pm. Mountain Air Trampoline Park, 20495 Murray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-647-1409. info@mountainairbend.com. $30.

with you and yourself bring a friend, a lover, no body, a pillow, a crystal and a journal for a night of juicy writing and sensual pleasure on your mat. Feb. 14, 6:30-8pm. Nature’s Bling, 133 SW Century Drive, Bend. Contact: 208-409-6028. breathewithwhitney@gmail.com. $45.

photographer Tom Iraci presents a visual tour of the rivers and canyons surrounding Crooked River Ranch, with insights on how to capture stunning photos of the local scenery. Sponsored by Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs). Free for FANs members. Feb. 17, 3-5pm. The Juniper Room at Crooked River Ranch, 5195 Southwest Club House Road, Terrebonne. Contact: fansofdeschutes@gmail. com. $5 donation for non-members of FANs.

Making Time for Grief Join Jennifer Elliott,

author of the forthcoming book, “On Grief: A Love Letter from a Recovering Death Denier." The event is free but registration is required. Register at, https://www.jennifermelliott.com/event Thu, Feb. 15, 6pm and Thu, Feb. 22, 6pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend.

Money and Mimosas Bend Economy Forum During this event, peel back the layers

of what it means to build an economy for everyone in Bend. Register at https://bendeconomy. splashthat.com/ Feb. 15, 5:30pm. The Haven CoWorking, 1001 Southwest Disk Drive, Bend.

Open Hub Singing Club An unforgettable

evening of singing together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. Led by community songleader Ian Carrick. Wed, Feb. 14, 6-7:30pm and Wed, March 13, 6-7:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

FUNDRAISING

Bingo for Veterans A fun family-friendly

Bingo Night with proceeds benefiting Central Oregon Veterans Ranch! Win prizes, cash and support our these local Heroes. Bingo cards are $2 each or 6 for $10, with daubers supplied. Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30pm and Fourth Wednesday of every month. Otto’s Landing, 652 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-699-1307. ottosredmond@gmail.com.

Hello Storytime! is for parents/caregivers and children. Primarily the activities and books are geared to the 0 to 5 years old age group with young child orientation. Movement, song and always some special. Feb. 14, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com.

Kids Night Out on Valentine’s Day Evening Camp Fire Central Oregon is excited to host

Kids Night Out on Valentine’s Day evening also known as Parents’ Night Out! Features games, activities, crafts and a DIY dinner for kids in grades K-5! A pick-your-price event, suggested amount $40. Proceeds support Camp Fire teen programs! Feb. 14, 5:30-8:30pm. Amity Creek Magnet School, 437 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4682. info@campfireco.org. $40.

RAD Camps Presents Friday Night Skiing and Riding at Hoodoo! RAD Camps’

guided night skiing trips leave from Bend in the RAD Vans at 4:30pm after school and head up to Hoodoo Ski Area. Participants can ski with our guides or explore on their own. Ages 7-17. Visit radcamps.com. Fridays, 4:30-10:30pm. Through March 29. Highland Elementary School, 701 NW Newport Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-204-0440. info@radcamps.com. $109.

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: 541728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $38. Shriners Crab Feed It’s the most mouth-watering way to have fun and raise funds at the same time! The funds generated from this Crab Feed help operate the Central Oregon Shrine Club and in turn help local kids. Reservation required. Feb. 17, 5-8pm. Bend Masonic Center, 1036 NE Eighth St., Bend. Contact: 458-202-9882. coshriners@ bendbroadband.com. $65 No door sales.

Women Tasting Flights In February for

“Women Tasting Flights” event with Olive Hamilton, owner Hamilton Russell from South Africa to Oregon. 2 flights of 3 wines with 2 food pairings and a special guest presenter. A monthly group of Women connecting with wine and one another. Feb. 20, 5:30-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 5410-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $88.

BEER + DRINK

“Under the Sea” Valentine’s Dinner An intimate dinner “Under the Sea” with your Valentine on Feb., 14. Your dinner reservation includes a 3-course dinner for 2 with choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. Full glass and bottle list will be available along with half bottle specials, perfect for 2! Feb. 14, 5pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. $175. 2022 Flying B Release Party Taste

newest releases from the Bledsoe Family Winery portfolio featuring 2022 Flying B Estate. Enjoy appetizers from Bleu Bite Catering. Feb. 18, Noon-4pm. Bledsoe Family Winery, 550 SW Industrial Way Suite 198, Bend. Contact: 541-7976502. maddi@bledsoefamilywinery.com. $25.

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.

Après-ski at Viaggio! Whether your winter adventures include skis, boards, snowshoes or fat bikes, join after for Après Ski and get 10% off the bar menu, food and drink, special wine pours and signature mulled wine! Saturdays and Sundays 2-5pm. Saturdays-Sundays, 2-5pm. Through April 30. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Price Varies. Apres Ski and Chill Happy Hour Flash

your pass pares ski and chill happy hour with resident food cart @blueeyesburgersandfries! Daily from Noon - 5pm . Blue Eyes Thurs-Sun: $5 Ski Babe IPA, $3 Stokes Light, $5 JaPOW! Japanese Lager Sake Bombs, $8 Cocktails, Slushees, $3 Shot Ski’s and free small fry with burger purchase. Mondays-Sundays, Noon-5pm. Through May 27. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: info@bossrambler.com.

Central Oregon Winter Beer Fest and Zwickelmania The event offers free

entry for all ages. Must be 21+ to purchase one of the tasting packages, starting at just $18. 2-5pm, free brewery tour and tasting. 3-7pm, winter beer festival. Feb. 17. Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room, 901 SW Simpson Ave., Bend. Contact: 541385-8606. Tour@deschutesbrewery.com. $18.

Chocolate and Whiskey Pairing - A Valentine’s Event This year, celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate and whiskey. Featuring a flight of award-winning whiskeys paired with complementary chocolates. First come, first served, while supplies last. Feb. 14, 4-7pm. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., Bend. Contact: 541382-0002. ashley@oregonspiritdistillers.com.

Galentine’s Day Grab your best friend or come

alone to Galentine’s Day Ladies Night at Bend Cider Co. join in on some silly fun, laughs and friendship. Share a cheese plate, have a cider and soak up the best of our Bend Community. $5 cider pints. Feb. 15, 5-8pm. Bend Cider Co., 64649 Wharton Ave., Bend.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler

fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Happy Hour At the Bend Wine Bar, come in to

take advantage of special pricing during weekly happy hour. Featuring $5 off artisanal cheese and charcuterie boards, $2 off of wines by the glass and $1 off pint draft beers. Mondays-Thursdays, 2-4pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

EVENTS 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. Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC! $5 draft beer, $8 house red and white wine and $8 specialty cocktail. Tuesdays, Noon-10pm. Waypoint, 921 NW Mt Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0826. Waypointbbc@gmail.com. Free. Monkless to the Mountain The mountains

are open and “Monkless to the Mountains” is back! Flash your mountain pass and get $1 off your first draft beer, or flight. You just found your après-ski hang out! Mondays-Thursdays, 11:30am-8pm. Through May 30. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760.

“Family to Family” 8-week workshop - National Alliance for Mental Illness Central Oregon NAMI “Family to Family” is a

free, 8-session educational program for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. NAMI Central Oregon is offering “Family-to-Family” in-person at First Presbyterian Church in Bend, on Wednesdays, 5:30–8pm, from Jan. 10 to Feb. 28. Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8 PM Wednesdays, 5-8:30pm. Through Feb. 28. First Presbyterian Bend, 230 Northeast 9th Street, Bend. Contact: 541-316-0167. info@ namicentraloregon.org.

“Love Thyself” Workshop Join

Pine and Prism Wellness Collective, Porter Floral and Julia Starr Coaching for an evening dedicated to cultivating inner connection and nurturing self and soul. Feb. 14, 6-8pm. Pine & Prism Wellness Collective, 209 NE Greenwood Ave # 200, Bend. Contact: hello@pineandprims. com. $85.

Embodied: A 5-week Introductory Series A slow and easy way to step into your body,

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.

tuning in to listen and follow. This small group will stay together for 5 weeks, finding movement and even dance. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Feb. 16. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $175 for series.

Tuesdays - Industry Night! Social Hour

Free Reiki February Reiki is Universal Life Force Energy. Reiki is a special life force energy that can be channeled through a person for healing purposes. Reiki heals by flowing through the disturbed areas in the energy field and and recharges them with positive energy. Mondays. Through Feb. 26. Bend. Contact: 505-385-6943. hello@kellyniewellness.com. Free.

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.

Valentine’s Date Night Indulge your

sweetheart with some “purr-fect” romance at Playful Paws! Kick off an evening with Valentines-themed cupcakes, bubbly wine or craft beer and a 50-minute session with adorable, adoptable cats. Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with feline friends and love in the air! Feb. 14, 4-7pm. Playful Paws Cat Cafe, 1465 SW Knoll Ave, Bend. $48.

Valentine’s Day Beer and Cookie Pairing A fun and festive night of beer and cookies.

Enjoy 4 flavors of “CHUNK” cookies paired with 4 Spider City beers. Limited tickets available at the door, please pre-purchase to guarantee a seat! Feb. 14, 4-7:30pm. Spider City Brewing, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 917-327-9808. chunkbend@gmail.com. $25.

Valentine’s Week Specials Celebrating

love all week at Viaggio! Discount specials on caviar and bubbles. Pop by for a glass and first course before heading to your dinner reservation or join for the afternoon or evening. No reservations needed, prices varies. Tue, Feb. 13, 3-8pm, Wed, Feb. 14, Noon-8pm, Thu, Feb. 15, Noon-9pm, Fri, Feb. 16, Noon-9pm and Sat, Feb. 17, Noon-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com.

Plant Spirit Meditations with Dr. Ashley Join Dr. Ashley at The Peoples Apothecary on

Saturday mornings and start your weekend out grounded and connected with plant communication. Find out what the plants have to say to you and how they want to help. Sat, Feb. 17, 8-9am and Sat, March 9, 8-9am. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary. net. $25.

Reiki The benefits of reiki include deep re-

laxation, centering and calming, boosting the immune system, clearing the body of toxins and more. Mondays-Fridays, 9am-3pm. Through March 22. Reiki Alchemy, 2908 NE Baroness Place, Bend. Contact: Natasha@ReikiAlchemy. com. $75.

Shala Breathwork Shake off the weekend and let go of the expectations for the upcoming week with breathwork at Yoga Shala Bend! Join Whitney as she guides participants through a beautiful breathing meditation with music! Sundays, 6:15-7:15pm. Yoga Shala Bend, 806 NW Brooks St. Suite 200, Bend. Contact: 208-4096028. breathewithwhitney@gmail.com. $20.

Tarot and Tea with Kati Cozy up with a cup of tea and let Tarot support you in whatever may be on your mind. Kati is an Intuitive Tarot and Oracle card reader offering 30-minute readings. Longer readings available. Secure your spot ahead of time at threedeertarot.com Saturdays, 11am-2pm. Through Feb. 17. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: hello@threedeertarot.com. $40.

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

HEALTH + WELLNESS

CALENDAR

The Healing Circle The Healing Circle is a

space where the heart, body, mind, and soul are seen as self-healing. Honor each individual’s capacity to heal, to break free from self-defeating patterns, and to recover from past traumas. Vulnerability is courage here, hold your truths in confidence and reverence. Thursdays, 5:156:30pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-408-0968. jennifer@sriponya.com. First Month is Free, $11/ Month.

TRE - Tension and Trauma Release Exercises When this muscular vibrating

mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body and nervous systems are encouraged to return back to a state of balance. Feb. 14, 6-7:30pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-330-0334. info@hawthorncenter.com. $40.

Valentine’s Day Cacao Ceremony with Kundalini Yoga A powerful heart opening

journey. Allow a deeper, authentic love-based connection with yourself, others and the world around. Class will end with a long sound bath! Feb. 14, 9-11am. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga. com. $20.

Year of the Dragon Singing Bowl, Meditation Singing Bowl Meditation.Embark

on an epic journey of mind, body and spirit that takes you on a vision quest where there is no time or space.A deep level of relaxation will move you into the essence of peace, harmony and tranquility. Feb. 17, 2-4pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-797-9620. arawak327@ gmail.com. Loving offering.

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Yoga for Pelvic Health and Healing, with Laura Flood, PT, DPT, RYT - Local Pelvic Health Physical Therapist Small group class focused on: pelvic anatomy and physiology, alignment based yoga postures, breathing and nervous system awareness. Sign up online: www.lotusflowerphysio.com/yoga Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-2416008. Laura@lotusflowerphysio.com. $25

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Zwickelmania Head to the brewery for tours,

tastings, music, food and raffles! Scribbled Rhymes plays live from 2-4pm. Tours available every half hour beginning at noon. Tours are given by brewers and includes a tasting of an unreleased beer! Feb. 17, 11am-4pm. Van Henion Brewing, 63067 Plateau Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-323-3764. info@vanhenionbrewing.com. Free.

Purchase discount gift certiﬁcates online at perks.bendsource.com Known for his sarcasm and sharp observational skills, stand-up comic Brain Regan will perform at the Tower Theatre on Tue., Feb. 20 at 7:30pm.

GUNG HO By Armando Borrego

Epiphanies with Tyler Spencer

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The beat producer and didgeridoo musician talks about the allure of the aboriginal instrument ahead of his show Courtesy Tyler Spencer

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yler Spencer's “Didgi-Beat-Fusion” performance, set for Sat., Feb. 17, is centered around the culturally rich aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo. The instrument produces a distinctive, resonant sound that is used in traditional Australian/Aboriginal ceremonies but also in contemporary music. Breathing life into an ancient tradition, Spencer blends the instrument with rhythm, beats and synths to produce a fusion music that invites the audience to listen outside of expected genres and boundaries. While Spencer has been playing at a high level for more than 15 years, the artist recalled that his introduction to the instrument was complete happenstance. “It all kind of happened by accident when I was young, fooling around in the basement, I found this metal tube and was trying to beatbox into it and I made that sound that a didgeridoo makes,” he said. “It was sort of like this epiphany happened at that moment.” Invigorated by the possibilities of the instrument from a young age, Spencer turned to encyclopedias, articles and video recordings to learn everything he could about the mystifying instrument. “It was this positive force in my life from a young age,” Spencer said. The artist credits his vast array of influences from EDM to local indie acts and playing in multiple bands when he was young as a large source of inspiration for his solo work. “Over the years that really has kind of helped me develop my own style and take on fusing rhythm, beats and didgeridoo, it’s really helped me become an intuitive musician.” Spencer is fueled, like any other artist, by the desire to create something distinct to his own voice but does not let that distract him from reflecting on and sharing his earned perspective through his performance. “I also feel like it’s my duty to share the origins of the instrument,” Spencer explained. "About 10 years after I got into playing and making didgeridoo, I was finally able to travel to Australia to get a first-hand experience learning more about the origins of the instrument. I stayed with an aboriginal family in N.E. Arnhem Land and had a deep experience learning more about Aboriginal music, culture and didgeridoo ‘Yidaki’ crafting. Being able to be part of keeping the awareness of the instrument and the culture alive, it makes me feel good,” Spencer admitted. Tyler Spencer Live

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CULTURE

Destroying the Curve with the “Science Comedian” By Armando Borrego

en Miller, a former materials scientist turned It’s hard not to be envious as he tells me about how to take a risk on me. It has genuinely meant a lot.” comedian, brings his acclaimed show, "Stand-Up he’s been spending his day hanging at the Museum of Last year, Miller added another feather to his cap by Science," to Bend for a night of wit, humor and Natural History, enjoying the butterfly migration going becoming an artist in residence at Hawai’i Volcanoes a dash of scientific curiosity. Armed with a degree in through the city and taking my call while he’s strolling National Park, marking a unique collaboration between materials science and engineering, Miller explored the through Central Park, but the comedian assures me that comedy and the National Parks Arts Foundation. field of laboratory-grade biopolyPhoto by Michael Gebhardt mers and 3-D printing during his time at Columbia University. “I mean that was “I went to school here in New York City and about somewhere truly shocking. half-way through my sophoI was not in any more year, I started doing comedy and really loved it,” Miller way expecting said. “Pretty quickly it became that and it was that when I was doing homework and I’d get too stressed immensely out, I’d go into the city and do validating. It some open mics and shows.” Upon graduating, Miller iniwas the first tially pursued a career in teachtime I thought, ing, driving a “science bus” and explaining scientific topics to ‘Oh, I could kids throughout New York with make the leap hands-on lessons. Unable to cure his funny bone, he turned and do this fullhis attention and passion to time.’” blending his scientific expertise with a distinct comedic flair, giv— Ben Miller ing birth to "Stand-Up Science." The hybrid science and comedy show started as a web series before quickly gaining traction Audiences can expect an eveand evolving into a live hour of ning filled with laughter and stand-up that resulted in a soldenlightenment as Miller dives out run at the prestigious Edininto the intersection of science, burgh Fringe Festival in 2022. “I comedy and personal story with mean, that was truly shocking. an innate ability to distill his I was not in any way expecting concepts into hilarious anecthat and it was immensely valdotes, ensuring that you don't idating,” confessed Miller. “It need a Ph.D. to enjoy. was the first time I thought, “Even for people who aren't ‘Oh, I could make the leap and huge into science or feel that do this full-time.’ It’s difficult they weren't good at science in in comedy to figure out how to school, this isn't a pretentious take that leap, because you’re show at all,” Miller assured. Scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller takes you on a journey that explores everything from chairs to the thermodoing open-mics and shows, and “You can learn a lot if you want dynamics with wit and humor that makes these topics both approachable and delightful. you know you're getting funnito, but it is not a requirement, er but it's about creating somethere’s not going to be a popthing that people want to go out quiz at the end.” and see.” This fusion of scientific exploration and quick wit the lifestyle, while fun, does have its cons. “My sleep earned Miller early recognition from comedy fans, but schedule is terrible and disgusting,” Miller admitted. with critics unable to ignore the success of "StandDuring our conversation, it becomes clear that MillBen Miller Stand-Up Science Sat., Feb. 24, 7:30-9pm Up Science" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Miller er's comedic style pours from his own personality: sharp, Open Space Event Studios propelled himself closer to the spotlight, relentlessly self-deprecating and uniquely informative. “I know that 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend working his material across the U.S and Europe. no one knows who I am,” Miller quipped, “but people benmillercomedy.com “I think about exactly a year ago is when I became a hear about the show and think, ‘Science is cool, and I $15 full-time stand-up,” Miller recalled. “The lifestyle has like jokes, so let’s take a risk on this show.’ I just hapbeen great, I get to hang out with friends, write jokes, pened to kind of create that thing that draws people in, travel, write some more jokes, good times.” and I am extremely grateful that people have continued

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Combines Asian/Cajun Flavors By Donna Britt

he ingredients are simple: soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, chicken thighs, a bit of bourbon. Similar to teriyaki sauce, the sauce for Bourbon Chicken is both sweet and salty and slightly sticky. Apparently named after historic Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, this dish is often found in restaurants serving American Chinese or Cajun cuisine. You can easily make Bourbon Chicken at home and if you don’t want to use any alcohol in the dish, you don’t have to, so there! The flavor will still be delicious, just a little less smoky. This is a one-skillet meal that comes together quickly. Serve it with your favorite sauteed veggies and some fluffy rice or try it atop any other pasta or grain, riced cauliflower, barley, quinoa… you get the idea.

This is a one-skillet meal that comes together quickly. Serve it with your favorite sauteed veggies and some fluffy rice or try it atop any other pasta or grain, riced cauliflower, barley, quinoa… you get the idea.

Donna Britt

Homemade Bourbon Chicken is easy to make and combines Asian/Cajun flavors.

Bourbon Chicken Serves 4 to 6 For sauce: • • • • • • •

¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup brown sugar, light or dark ¾ cup water Juice of 1 orange 3 tablespoons bourbon or water 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For chicken: • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces • 2 tablespoons cornstarch For cooking: • • • • •

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 3 green onions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

Make the sauce by whisking all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside. In another medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons sauce mixture until combined. To cook: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken all at once and spread into a single layer. Cook without stirring until chicken browns nicely on one side. Then stir and cook, stirring often until chicken pieces are deep golden brown and cooked through. Stir in the garlic, ginger and half of the green onions and cook for about a minute. Add the remaining sauce mixture. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium and cook at a simmer until the sauce is slightly thickened and shiny. This will take several minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the vinegar and sprinkle with remainder of green onions. Serve while warm over rice or other grain/vegetables.

Eat Your (Local) Veggies

Community supported agriculture programs to sign up for now Boundless Farmstead Facebook

ast week, farmer Megan Kellner-Rode of Boundless Farmstead wrote to the farm’s followers, celebrating Imbolc, that time halfway between winter solstice and spring equinox, where we find ourselves right about now. With spring on the brain, she wrote these recommendations for local community-supported agriculture programs locals can take advantage of right now. With Boundless Farmstead’s CSA already booked for the season, Kellner-Rode wrote about these other local programs. Rainshadow Organics has an epic lineup of CSA options- full diet CSA (meaning vegetables, meat, dairy, eggs, grain, beans, etc), summer CSA (meat only, veg only, or meat + veg), and winter CSAs. The summer CSA is open for new customers and offers three size options, 20 weeks, variety of prices, on farm or farmers market pickup. Fibonacci Farm runs a 22-week summer CSA, three size options, on farm pickup with add-ons including eggs and flower bouquets! Fibonacci's CSA has unlimited vacation time and free choice. They are also offering a work trade program! Mahonia Gardens offers a slightly different CSA model. Essentially, you purchase a CSA "credit" that can be used at their farm stand all season long. This includes veggies, fruit, grains, honey, etc. Three share sizes. Sisters pickup. Sungrounded Farm is not yet accepting new members (but soon!) They offer a spring, summer, and fall share. Featuring customizable boxes, an on-farm, Redmond and Bend pick-up, and two share sizes. Seed to Table Farm CSAs go live on the 15th. S2T is also offering sliding scale shares this year! They have a super long season at 29 weeks, on-farm pickup and two size options. Agricultural Connections is an awesome option if you like to travel, need lots of flexibility and want a bit more variety than Central Oregon can offer. AgCon is a farmer co-op that aggregates products from local and Willamette Valley farmers to create unique CSA-like boxes weekly year round.

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A one-skillet meal that comes together quickly

By Nicole Vulcan

SCREEN May the Source Be With You: February Edition

Warm-blanket shows, movies and podcasts

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By Jared Rasic Courtesy of Disney

“The Guardians of the Galaxy” helps me when I’m sick…what’s your warm-blanket show?

veryone has different shows and movies that give them comfort when they’re sick, sad or some other combination of unpleasantness. I know people who have watched all nine seasons of “The Office” multiple times that treat the show like a cozy blanket on a cold night, although for my money “Parks and Recreation” is a much better warm-blanket show because it has all the heart of “The Office” with 75% less cringe comedy. But it doesn’t matter about the specifics of the show itself and how it connects to anyone else but you; all that matters is how gently it hits you at a time when you need a softer touch and an escape from whatever ails you. I’ve been (deep) under the weather for the last week and unable to move around too much, so I’ve been spending most of my awake hours with movies, shows and podcasts that take my brain somewhere peaceful for a few hours. Since most everyone’s warm-blanket cultural touchstones will be different, it’s near impossible to recommend comforting content to others. Instead I’ll just share with you a few of the things that have been making me feel better over the last week. Courtesy Binge Mode

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Since I bring it up constantly, I won’t go into it too much here, but one thing that has been really nice was starting my favorite podcast, “Welcome to Night Vale,” over from the beginning and just listening to how creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor have unspooled such an amazing story over 225 episodes and a decade. It’s easily the greatest fictional podcast of all time, but I will admit it takes a few episodes to get used to the strange beauty of the worldbuilding and the trance-inducing host Cecil Baldwin’s sonorous narration. On its surface, “Night Vale” is a mixture of “Twin Peaks” and “The Wizard of Oz,” but it’s also about the strength of love and human connection. And also, things like inscrutable glow clouds and mildly dangerous throat spiders. “Binge Mode” has also been a new warm-blanket discovery as they break down so many of the things that I love, one entry at a time. Going back to June of 2017, the show initially started as a deep dive into “Game of Thrones,” which then eventually got into “Black Mirror,” “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars” and all things Marvel. I started listening for the Marvel breakdown but kept listening because of the easy-going banter between hosts Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion. There are so many cinematic universes now, it’s nice to be eased into them in such a way that enhances the enjoyment and understanding.

I mean, speaking of Marvel, I really do recommend heading on over to Disney+ and streaming the MCU from “Iron Man” to “Avengers: Endgame.” I know it’s not very popular to love Marvel right now, but when “Iron Man” came out in 2008 it was in many ways a plucky underdog that had to overcome most audiences thinking comic books were for nerds. Yes, they became a Disney-controlled mega-corp, but there’s an effortless efficiency of storytelling that makes these movies so entertaining. It’s really hard to feel terrible when you’re watching “Guardians of the Galaxy” or “Thor: Ragnarok.” It's even harder to feel bad while watching “Schitt’s Creek” on Hulu. I think shows that are focused on terrible people slowly becoming better humans are good for us, and this is one of the best. Watching 80 episodes of the Rose family turning from selfish, petty millionaires to genuinely decent people growing to care about their community is good for the soul. No matter how many times I’ve seen the show before, I can always start it from the beginning for some instant good feelings. There are so many good-natured shows. From “Abbott Elementary” to “Love on the Spectrum,” it feels like maybe streaming is leaning into less cynical programming. Don’t get me wrong, I love me some “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Veep,” but catch me under warm-blanket shows and movies for the foreseeable future.

Walks along the Deschutes River OUTSIDE Winter From mild to wild, explore these river reaches in the heart of the cold season

By Damian Fagan

Ducks in a row on the river.

The Deschutes River Trail The various segments of the DRT offer numerous opportunities to stroll along the river, check the open water areas for wildlife such as waterfowl or the occasional beaver, or river otter swimming in the river, and to get some views of the snow-capped mountains. In the Old Mill District, Bend Park and Rec does an admirable job of plowing the trail for runners, hikers, and dog walkers. From Farewell Bend Park to McKay Park, also known as the Old Mill Reach, the trail crosses under several roads and crosses over the river at the Bill Healy and Colorado Avenue bridges. Ample parking provides good access, as well, and one can always stop in the Old Mill for a warmup drink. Mileage: 2-5 miles. Another section of the DRT downstream of the Old Mill is the Pioneer and River Run reaches that stretch from McKay Park to Sawyer Park. There are numerous parking areas along this stretch and the trail is a mix of plowed and unplowed surfaces. Heading downstream from McKay Park, the trail slips along Drake Park and ducks under Newport Avenue along the new boardwalk section. Farther downstream, the trail crosses over the Deschutes River at the First Street Rapids Park. Though the trail here sits atop the Tumalo Irrigation Canal, it may not be plowed. However, the small canyon section has a nice diversity of riparian vegetation and berry-bearing trees before reaching the massive ponderosa pines at Sawyer Park. Mileage: 1.5-4.5 miles round trip. The Awbrey Reach of the DRT climbs slightly from Sawyer Park and follows the west side of the river as the trail wraps around Awbrey Butte. Be aware of the crossing on the Archie Briggs Canyon Road (especially for downhill traffic if the road is slick) before continuing along the trail to its uninspiring terminus on Awbrey Butte (no parking at this point). There are some great mountain views or vistas of the High Desert buttes to the east to be had, as well as views down into the canyon as the river descends on its way to the Columbia River.

This section is one of the better ones for XC skiers or snowshoers if there is sufficient snow. It’s a less-traveled section than some of the other reaches, mostly seeing traffic from neighborhoods on the butte. Mileage: 3-6 miles. Another section of trail along the Deschutes River is the stretch between Riley Ranch Nature Preserve and Tumalo State Park. From the parking area at Riley Ranch, there are several trails (Juniper and Sage Flat) that loop through juniper and sagebrush areas before dropping down to the river. This break-your-own-trail section slips through the river canyon and past some massive trees before reaching the state park. Mileage: 1.5-4 miles Farther out of town there are options to walk along the Fall and Deschutes rivers in La Pine State Park. Parking may be limited due to plowing, but this is an excellent place to spend a quiet winter day walking or skiing through the woods (mountain biking if the snow is gone). The loop trail from the campground cuts through the woods to the Deschutes River then connects to the Fall River before reconnecting to the Deschutes River and the campground. Massive trees, possibilities of wildlife viewing, and views toward Newberry Volcano make this an excellent spot to enjoy winter. Mileage: 1-7 miles. So, gear up and enjoy some winter walks along the Deschutes River.

A river otter in the rough rests along the Deschutes River.

Farther out of town there are options to walk along the Fall and Deschutes rivers in La Pine State Park. Parking may be limited due to plowing, but this is an excellent place to spend a quiet winter day walking or skiing through the woods (mountain biking if the snow is gone).

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s winter continues, snow and ice create challenges for getting out to trails in the region. Dog walkers miss cleared sidewalks and some hikers lament breaking trail through deep snow. Not only can the trails get blanketed with snow, but some of the trailheads have limited parking making access difficult. Fortunately, there are options. Numerous sections of the Deschutes River Trail provide great walking, running, or skiing alternatives in winter. Some sections are plowed, which helps dog walkers get their canine companions outside for some exercise, while some are left natural so folks can strap on skis, snowshoes or microspikes to get out and enjoy winter. From mild to wild, here are a few options for winter walking along river trails in the area.

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What we can learn from beaver about keeping desert waterways healthy By Renee Schiavone 57 Photos by Gena Goodman-Campbell

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Photos of the South Fork Crooked River before and after ONDA reestablished large vegetation areas along desert waterways for beavers to recolonize and resume their role as ecosystem stabilizers.

in streams with what seems like only seasonal flows, beavers can change things dramatically. By putting up their dams, beavers recharge the water table, benefitting streamside landscapes and fostering life. These beaver-dammed streams and rivers store water that is soaked into the surrounding ground, measuring acres and tens of millions of gallons. This aids in establishing wetlands and meadow-like habitat, as well as helping sequester carbon from the atmosphere. Meanwhile, beaver ponds – the still, above-ground water behind dams – establish important habitat for many species of fish, birds and other wildlife who need this source of water to survive. Overall, this natural water storage method increases vegetation growth and resilience, supporting a diverse array of desert life – a direct result of beavers inhabiting the landscape. Beaver dams show the species’ abilities to manage water on a localized scale. But can their management methods also make a meaningful difference on a large scale? Oregon Natural Desert Association – the Bendbased nonprofit focused on desert conservation – pays close attention to the health of desert rivers and streams, as they’re the lifeblood of Oregon’s high desert. With changing desert climates bringing less rain, warmer temperatures and stronger storms, sustaining cool, clear and enduring waters is essential to supporting thriving populations of fish, wildlife and people. From planting trees along stream banks to building in-stream structures that mimic beaver dams, ONDA is following a thoughtful restoration approach guided by the work of nature’s ecosystem engineers. So far, it’s been successful. In a recently completed project on the South Fork Crooked River, ONDA sought Ben Gold farb

n late fall, while pronghorn prepare for winter migration and sagebrush lizards enter hibernation, beavers are hard at work. They’re ferrying across waterways, cutting down streamside trees with their teeth and submerging their stock into shallow water. Neither hibernators nor migrators, they’ll subsist off this wet pantry of live wood and green bark until spring comes around, bringing seasonal fresh grass and flowering plants to round out their vegetarian diets. Beavers are inextricably linked to a life in water – an attribute that is essential for both their productivity and survival. With a majority of the species’ predators existing on land, beavers have adapted to live in waterways. Webbed hind feet and broad, flat, paddle-shaped tales are conducive to swimming, while two sets of lips are specially evolved to seal shut around their characteristic big front teeth, allowing them to gnaw on plants and trees while underwater without drowning. Perhaps most recognizable by their homes, beavers are known for building dams. Unbeknownst to many, these dams serve many purposes. With tree food to harvest and land-dwelling predators to avoid, beavers use dam-building as a strategy to move water. Flooding sections of river and stream, dams raise water levels to give beavers safer access to tasty trees. In the process of building dams across waterways, beavers create ponds behind them – a safe space to situate underwater entrances to their lodges. But what’s earned the American beaver the nickname “nature’s ecosystem engineers” is the work they do to shape their environment. Oregon is nearly always facing drought or its lingering conditions. Livelihoods in Oregon’s high desert rely on having water in streams during the growing season – which inconveniently coincides with the driest time of year. In many cases, when spring snow melts and water rushes down through eastern Oregon creeks, the water is gone before agricultural season even starts. However, even in the dry climate of eastern Oregon,

to reestablish large vegetation areas along desert waterways that have been absent in the area for over a hundred years, subsequently restoring enough suitable habitat for beavers to recolonize the watershed and resume their role as ecosystem stabilizers. If given enough water, food and space, beavers can re-engineer the missing habitat that hundreds of native species (including humans) depend upon, holding it all together as a keystone species. This beaver engineer works on its dam.

With the help of volunteers, over the past decade ONDA has planted tens of thousands of trees and constructed dozens of beaver dam analogues to support them. Through this project, the organization innovated deep planting methods that resulted in remarkably high survival for newly planted trees, and ultimately increased plant growth by up to 400%. As these plants mature into a diverse stream-side forest, they will provide many habitat benefits, including shading the stream water, increasing habitat quality and diversity for fish and wildlife, and providing food for growing colonies of beaver. There’s a lot we can learn from this species. For starters, what we do shapes our environment. If you’re looking to get involved in shaping Oregon’s environment for the better, consider creating beaver habitat and improving wildlife habitat throughout the region by taking part in an upcoming restoration project. You might just find yourself becoming a beaver believer. —Renee Schiavone is the Communications Manager at Oregon Natural Desert Association, a nonprofit that protects and restores Oregon's high desert public lands and waters. Read more of her work at onda.org/author/rschiavone.

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onkless Belgian Ales has been crafting Belgian-style beer since 2014 and slinging mussels with frites plus Liege waffles at its Monkless Brasserie since late 2019. Now, owners Robin and Todd Clement are bringing their abbeystyle ales to, well, their very own Abbey. Just as it’s not uncommon for brewers to jump from one brewing company to another, it’s equally common for one brewery to land in the space previously occupied by an earlier one. Sort of like hermit crabs, but instead of calcium carbonate, they move into brick-andmortar homes. The forthcoming Monkless Abbey will occupy the Wilson Avenue space formerly inhabited by Avid Cider, which has moved into Silver Moon Brewing’s old production facility in Redmond. And taking Monkless’ old space will be Terranaut Brewery helmed by Bryon Pyka, who most recently brewed at neighboring 10 Barrel-East, which is fabulously fitting since the facility was 10 Barrel’s original brew site. Add to this that the Brasserie was previously home to Old Mill Brew Werks, followed by Craft Kitchen and Brewery—now located near where Terranaut is moving in—and you see how tricky it can be to keep track of this beer-and-cider-soaked shell game. On the surface, it may seem like a headscratcher that a brewery focused on Belgian ales — such as rustic saisons, refreshing witbiers, rich dubbels and rotund quadrupels — would find it necessary to expand, given that we’re living in this hazy IPA world. But since few other beer makers even dabble in the realm of true Belgian ales, Monkless has cornered this cloistered niche with surprisingly little competition. (There exists Dragon’s Gate Brewery in Milton Freewater, Oregon, that exclusively brews Belgian ales, but good luck finding that beer beyond that tiny enclave on the northeast Washington border.) Robin Clement remarks of Todd, “He actually had never expressed interest in brewing beer until he couldn't find Belgian beers locally to fill our home kegerator. Seeking to solve that problem, he figured (that) as a process chemist he could likely brew something good enough for us to drink at home.” Once Todd Clement applied his Ph.D. in organic chemistry to old-world beer styles, it was a natural decision do it professionally. The company was named mid-sized brewpub of the year Jenni

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