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hen hopeful politicians tour their prospective districts, stumping for votes, a common approach is to boast about just how well they know the ins and outs of the district. They might name-drop or mention pressing issues, for example, all in the name of proving that they’re the most well-versed candidate and the most dedicated to the concerns of the constituents they hope to serve. Well, that’s usually the case anyway.

When it comes to Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer, the Clackamas County Republican who now represents Oregon’s 5th Congressional District — including Bend — she might do well to try a little harder in the “I know my district so well” camp, because recent comments make her sound late to the party.

Earlier this month, Chavez DeRemer “sounded the alarm,” via messaging on her website and social media channels, that a Chinese businessman is the owner of a large swath of Oregon land — including nearly 33,000 acres of Bull Springs Skyline Forest. The fact that a Chinese man, who made his money in online gaming and now lives in California, owns a large tract of land in Oregon is no shock to people who live in these parts. He’s owned it since 2015, and does, in fact, have it up for sale. What’s more, Chavez DeRemer’s initial press release stated with alarm that the owner is a member of the Chinese Communist Party — a designation he actually gave up when he moved to the U.S. At least two local nonprofits, the Deschutes Land Trust and Central Oregon LandWatch, are in the midst of an ongoing effort to purchase that land from the owner in hopes of preserving it for conservation — and ideally for most of us, recreation. We’d love to say that the effort is nearing completion, and that Skyline Forest will soon be preserved in trust for all people to enjoy, but we’re not

there yet. Where we actually are: Seeing our representative in Congress, who just discovered a fun fact about one of the largest swaths of undeveloped private forest land in the U.S., using it as a racist dog whistle to drum up support for a bill that aims to ban Russia and China from owning land in the U.S — a bill which is sure to go nowhere, and looks like the type of legislating that does nothing for the people in her district.

While Chen Tianqiao and his company, Shanda Group, have endeavored to cut many of the trees on that land and have kept the tract closed to the public since 2022 — to the annoyance of many a cyclist — things could be worse. What is now a private forest could, in theory, be given over to another owner who might aim to change its zoning and develop it into a tract of many homes. Or, it could one day be the site of an ultra-exclusive collection of homes — both options further draining groundwater resources and increasing fire risks.

Being Chinese, in other words, is not an automatic prescription for poor land management. We hope for the day when a new owner opts to preserve this precious forestland for conservation, but in the meantime, using a newly discovered (to Chavez DeRemer) fact about the ownership of a forest to stir up geopolitical concerns is pretty poor, even for a Portland politician who doesn’t know much else about Central Oregon.

Some of the more politically minded among us had a hunch that when Bend became part of Congressional District 5 several years ago, due to redistricting, it could very well be a Portland area politician who would represent us — and with that, the needs of our particular part of Oregon would fall by the wayside. We just didn’t know it would come so clearly into focus in talks about a private forest and a Chinese businessman.

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GUEST OPINION: TELLING THE TRUTH – TIME FOR THE MEDIA TO TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT REP. CHAVEZ-DEREMER'S RECORD Representative Lori ChavezDeRemer continues her campaign to falsely cast herself as a “moderate” as she battles for re-election in Oregon’s District 5. Unfortunately, she’s getting unwarranted help from local, state and national media outlets. A recent article in the “Oregon Capital Chronicle,” picked up by several local newspapers in Salem and Clackamas County, is a case in point.

As this article illustrates, the media all too often uncritically accept ChavezDeRemer’s talking points. For example, Chavez-DeRemer dismisses the GOP’s inability to govern as “hiccups.” But these “hiccups” led to an unprecedented near-default on our nation’s debt and a still-continuing flirtation with government shutdown. They caused a downgrade in our credit rating and an increase in our national debt due to increased interest payments. Chavez-DeRemer consistently votes for dead-on-arrival MAGA budget bills, one containing extreme spending cuts of 20% and more. One of them passed the House by one vote, her vote. But, instead of reporting on Chavez-DeRemer’s crucial role in the MAGA efforts to hold America hostage by threatening default and shutdowns, the media accept her false narrative, crediting her with supposedly “breaking with the Republican conference on government spending bills”!

Likewise, Chavez-DeRemer deserves no praise for voting against Jim Jordan’s bid to become speaker. She joined every

single House Republican in electing Mike Johnson, someone who is even more extreme. She describes Johnson, who contends that the legalization of gay marriage means “There [is] no legal basis to deny … a person [the right] to marry his pet,” as a “consensus candidate”!

Chavez-DeRemer’s assertion that her impeachment inquiry vote wasn’t for “political reasons” goes unchallenged.

But other MAGA members admit the unanimous GOP vote was retribution for Trump’s impeachments, to give Trump a “little bit of ammo to fire back.”

Chavez-DeRemer voted for that “ammo” while refusing to repudiate the “Big Lie” and Trump’s shockingly fascist statements about “vermin” and immigrants who “poison the blood of our country.”

Chavez-DeRemer wraps herself in a cloak of bi-partisanship to conceal her allegiance to the MAGA agenda. She voted to limit access to SNAP benefits and repeatedly doubled down on supporting fossil fuel energy which is destroying our planet. She claims: “Our children are being taught to hate each other based on the color of their skin, under the guise of ‘equity’”! She is a 2A extremist who offered “thoughts and prayers” after the massacre of children in Texas. She voted for the federal version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and a bill that would strip transgender youth of their identity. The fact that she engages in silly, performative bi-partisan efforts like the “Sneaker Caucus” doesn’t make up for the fact that she consistently votes for the MAGA agenda.

Chavez-DeRemer enjoys the benefits of incumbency, guaranteeing her access to the media. The public depends on the media to fact-check her when she spins her false narratives. The media must help the public cope with the unprecedented challenges to our democracy by equipping us with the truth that will enable us to do so.

— Mary Chaffin is a retired lawyer who was a member of the state bars in Oregon and Washington state. She was general counsel of Accion International and Mercy Corps.

BEND’S FIRE EVACUATION I recently visited Key West in the Florida Keys. Key West lies at the end of a 113-mile-long two-lane highway linked by numerous bridges, including the 7-mile Bridge. Since the 1970s, new construction in the Keys has been restricted based on what is known as the Rate of Growth Ordinance.

The ordinance was created when officials realized in the face of a major hurricane, getting all the people living or visiting the Keys safely over the 113-mile highway in 24 hours is nearly impossible. Even a serious accident on the highway can tie up traffic for hours.

Bend has a similar weak link in its evacuation routes. Bend has only five bridges over the Deschutes River. If everyone on the west side of Bend, including all residents, school children, businesses, and anyone racing down the Cascades Lakes Highway fleeing a fast-moving blaze, had to get across those bridges in a few hours, in that case, it is questionable whether it could be done.

Especially in the panic that might result in dense smoke and up to 20,000 summertime visitors who might not even know where the bridges are located, getting everyone to safety could be a real challenge.

When the Camp Fire raced across Paradise, California, at the height of the wildfire, spread was about one football field a second. You cannot outrun a wind-driven blaze. Though 85 people died, it is miraculous the death toll was not higher.

Paradise had only two major roads for evacuation. People ran out of gas on the roads. Drivers tried to get their vehicles around stalled cars and became mired in dirt and debris. People abandoned cars and ran for their lives. At least 10 people died in their cars.

It doesn’t take much imagination to see how a major wildfire to the west of Bend could result in a significant loss of life primarily due to inadequate evacuation routes. Even now, traffic is choked on Reed Market Road during rush hour, and other routes are clogged.

Yet the City of Bend continues to permit new homes and construction on the Deschutes River's west side. Is this setting up the city for a disaster in the face of a major wildfire?

Perhaps it’s time for Bend to do its own Rate of Growth Ordinance evaluation of how many cars could cross all five bridges in one hour. And then determine how many—if any—new houses, schools, businesses, etc., can be built on the west side of the Deschutes River.

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On Jan. 29, Bend-La Pine Schools and the Bend Education Association, the BLPS teachers’ union, reached a conceptual agreement on a new contract, according to a press release. The four-year agreement concluded negotiations that started last May. The agreement provides a cost-of-living increase for certified employees and an agreement to reopen discussion in spring 2025 to negotiate salary. The parties will bring the proposed bargaining agreement to the BEA membership for a ratification vote and to the School Board for approval.

The district continues negotiations with the Oregon School Employees Association, representing classified district employees.

Three Locals Arrested in Fentanyl Trafficking Operation The Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team concluded an investigation on Jan. 28 with the arrest of three Bend people, including 24-yearold David Vance, 26-year-old Justin Vance and 20-year-old Katie Borden. CODE received community tips identifying David Vance as a fentanyl trafficker. After conducting surveillance for several weeks, drug agents allege David Vance was selling large quantities of fentanyl in the area around

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A search of a Subaru driven by Katie Borden and occupied by brothers David and Justin Vance found a commercial and substantial quantity of powdered fentanyl and fake pharmaceutical pills containing fentanyl. Additional evidence was collected at the Franklin Avenue shelter, where David Vance and Katie Borden were staying.

Human Foot Found Near Landfill Likely a Disposal Error

Oregon, along with BendLa Pine Schools, saw improved graduation rates in 2023 New data shows overall increases

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The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office was dispatched on Jan. 21 to a report of possible human remains found near the Knott Landfill. An individual walking a number of dogs saw that one of the dogs had returned with what appeared to be a portion of a human foot.

Deputies arrived to secure the item and determined that it was indeed a portion of a human foot.

Several Deschutes County Offices assisted in identifying how the human remains ended up in the vacant field near the landfill. Investigators determined the remains are not suspicious and likely the result of accidental improper disposal of a medical amputation.

—Julianna LaFollette

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— 2023 graduation rate for La Pine High School, from this week’s News story, “Oregon, along with Bend-La Pine Schools, Saw Increased Graduation Rates in 2023”

“Gathering people together and helping them recognize the injustices and how the systems they were in did not meet the people’s needs — that is phenomenal, being able to show that level of courageousness to fight for other people.”

— Marcus LeGrand, Afro-Centric Student/ College Prep Coordinator at COCC, on the college’s Black History Month events.

From this week’s Gung Ho story.

Gov. Tina Kotek, Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler each declared a 90-day state of emergency on Tuesday, to “address the public health and public safety crisis driven by fentanyl in Portland’s Central City.”

“Our country and our state have never seen a drug this deadly and addictive, and all are grappling with how to respond,” Gov. Kotek stated in a press release. “The Chair, the Mayor and I recognize the need to act with urgency and unity across our public health and community safety systems to make a dent in this crisis. We are all in this together. The next 90 days will yield unprecedented collaboration and focused resources targeting fentanyl and provide a roadmap for next steps.”

The three emergency orders allow city, state and county resources to be dedicated to a coordinated response. Officials will stand up a command center in the central city of Portland to allow state, county and city employees to work together to address the problem of fentanyl in the city.

—Compiled by Nicole Vulcan

he Oregon Department of Education released new data on statewide graduation rates, which indicated the second-highest graduation rate ever in Oregon.

The data, released Jan. 25, showed that 2023’s statewide graduation rate tied the previous class at 81.3%.

Graduation rates for some student groups reached an all-time high, including former English learners, with an 87% graduation rate, and migrant students, with an 81% rate. The 2023 graduating class was forced to deal with the effects of COVID-19 throughout their years attending high school.

“These 37,700 graduates overcame historic challenges to earn their diploma. During their journey to graduation, the class of 2023 endured the full, multi-year impact of COVID and its aftermath,” said Dr. Charlene Williams, director of ODE. “With impressive grit and resourcefulness, they worked their way through the jarring and isolating impacts of the pandemic to earn their education.”

Other key findings from the 2023 data revealed the highest graduation rate for special education students at 68.6%. The graduation rate for students experiencing homelessness increased by 2%, resulting in another record high for the group.

Locally, the data indicated that La Pine High School’s graduation rate improved by nearly 11 percentage points, with a graduation rate of 70% in 2023. Nearly all La Pine High School students receiving multiple credits in a Career Technical Education program graduated in 2023, displaying an increase of 20 percentage points from 2022.

“I’m very happy and proud of our staff that we have double-digit gains,” La Pine High Principal Scott Olszewski said. “We have great teachers in La Pine, and we offer a lot for a small high school, from our Career Technical Education offerings to fantastic music and theater programs and world language.”

Bend-La Pine Schools saw a slight increase in graduation rates since 2022 and had the second-highest completion rate in the past 12 years, graduating 1,260 students with an overall graduation rate of 83.6%.

“I am never satisfied when it comes to our kids. We will continue working hard to improve results in the coming school years,” said Gov. Tina Kotek.

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Deschutes County Legislative Priorities

Q&A with Co-Director of Neighbors 4 Redmond

Citizen group holds monthly events in the Hub City to inform people about current issues

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n Jan., 26, the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners held its first 2024 legislative update. The meeting went over several legislative priorities from its lobbying group, NW Policy Advocates, and will continue to discuss these issues on Feb. 2 ahead of the 2024 legislative session on Feb. 5.

Three of these meetings will take place in the next six weeks.

Topics discussed at the meeting included community corrections, behavioral health, houselessness, Measure 110 reform, and water issues.

On the topic of behavioral health, a priority for the county, according to Doug Riggs with Northwest Policy Advocates, is a $7.5 million statewide request relating to Oregon’s Aid and Assist order. “This tracks very closely with the various proposals on Ballot Measure 110,” said Riggs.

Aid and Assist is a state order that allows people accused of a crime, who may not be able to participate in their trial because of severe mental illness, to be sent for mental health treatment so they can become well enough to “aid and assist” in their own defense.

According to Riggs, the number of people coming to Deschutes County for mandated services has increased, but parallel funding has not.

“This is one that jumps up,” said Riggs. “It’s not going to solve the problem permanently, but it’s necessary to be able to address the immediate needs of the Aid and Assist population we are facing in Deschutes County,” said Riggs.

Another key priority, according to Riggs, is an improvement project in Redmond. The 21st Street project requests $1.85 million for improvements in safety and access in Redmond, outside of the Redmond airport. The improvements

would help provide access to Oasis Village, the RV park and other houseless programs that the county and the cities have planned in that area.

“The economic development opportunity is huge,” said County Commissioner Tony DeBone. “I show my excitement on that.”

In addition, three housing bills are on the agenda this legislative season. “We don’t know where all three of these bills will go. Obviously, housing in Central Oregon and Deschutes County is a challenge, but within that housing range, the $1.85 million request for 21st Street is one of our key priorities,” said Riggs.

Participants brought up two competing proposals regarding Ballot Measure 110, but didn’t discuss them in-depth. One issue is a proposal from public safety partners with a number of suggested policies that attempt to address addiction and suggest modifications to the measure. Another proposal is funding for diversion or similar programs required of counties.

Deschutes County District Attorney Steven Gunnels weighed in on the two proposals, stating that the current proposal is very complicated. “I think we need to have treatment funding as a backdrop to all of this,” said Gunnells.

I don’t think it’s going to work as proposed and I think there also needs to be a more serious approach.”

Lastly, commissioners and legislators agreed that water is a very important topic that needs to be discussed at length. “Our groundwater levels are declining,” said Commissioner Phil Chang at the Jan. 26 meeting. “We need to figure out how to save groundwater, to use groundwater more efficiently.”

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eighbors 4 Redmond is a group of individuals who help inform residents about city-wide and county-wide issues. The group hosts an event once a month at High Desert Music Hall featuring different speakers who help inform residents about what’s happening in their city and county. The next event will be held on Feb. 25 from 3-5pm and will host a discussion on climate change in Central Oregon. We spoke with co-director Mike Toibin to learn about the group and his involvement in it. *The interview has been lightly edited for clarity and length.

Source Weekly: What is Neighbors 4 Redmond?

Mike Toibin: The group started about four years ago, pre-COVID-19.

One of the two gentlemen that started it passed away last year. The idea, until COVID hit, was to get as many people to join up, to represent the middle-of-the-road to progressive people here in Redmond.

This town is growing, just like Bend has, whether we like it or not. If we’re going to grow and become a larger community, let’s do it the right way. We help with elections; we promoted candidates that ran last year. We were heavily into promoting the Redmond Recreation Center. It’s a really nice group of people and everybody's trying to head in the same direction. The bottom line is we want to educate our town.

SW: What inspired you to inform people about city issues and local politics?

MT: A year and a half ago, I went to Deschutes County College. It’s a free 10-week program. It’s two and a half hours, once a week and you get to learn about every department within the county. Everything from the commissioners to the people that run the

election, to the health department — so many different things. There are lots of things I learned that people don’t know about. I thought, let's start bringing some guests in to speak, who are part of the county.

SW: What are the Neighbors 4 Redmond events like?

MT: We have a lot of different people coming in to speak and we open it up to questions.

We’ve had Commissioner [Phil] Chang speak a number of times.

We had Janice Garceau with the Deschutes County Health Department. We had Rick Russell, who heads up safe parking here in Redmond, and the guys from Oasis Village.

During the election we had Liz Goodrich, Amanda Page, Lena Barry, all the candidates speak so people can learn a little bit more about them face-to-face.

Kathryn Osborne comes all the time, [Mayor] Ed Fitch has shown up a few times, even [Commissioner] Tony DeBone came one time. We need them to make the decisions that the people want. We have about 150 members, and we partner up with a couple other organizations here in town.

SW: What do you hope to accomplish with Neighbors 4 Redmond?

MT: 10 to 20 years from now, Redmond could become bigger than Bend.

We want to make Redmond, Bend and our community a safe place to live but embrace change.

We're learning as we go along. We have a more progressive City Council now, which is really great, because a lot of things are happening here in Redmond. The bottom line is to inform people, let people know what’s really going on, make them aware.

Knowledge is power, if you get the truth.

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Grupo de ciudadanos realiza reuniones mensuales en Hub City para poner al corriente a la gente sobre los temas actuales Por / By Julianna LaFollette reunieran, para representar un punto medio entre las personas progresistas aquí en Redmond.

Esta ciudad está creciendo, al igual que Bend, nos guste o no. Si vamos a crecer y llegar a ser una comunidad más grande, hay que hacerlo de la manera correcta. Ayudamos con las elecciones, promovimos a los candidatos que estuvieron en la carrera electoral el año pasado. Estuvimos muy interesados en promover el Centro Recreativo de Redmond. Es un grupo de gente muy linda y todos intentan ir hacia la misma dirección. El punto principal es querer educar a nuestro poblado.

SW: ¿Qué lo inspiró a compartir información con la gente sobre los problemas de la ciudad y la política local?

MT: Hace un año y medio, fui a Deschutes County College. Es un programa gratuito de 10 semanas. De dos horas y media, una vez por semana y donde podrás conocer todos los departamentos del condado. Desde los

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comisionados hasta las personas que se encargan de las elecciones, el departamento de salud, muchas cosas diferentes. Hay muchas cosas que aprendí que la gente no sabe. Pensé, hay que empezar a traer algunos invitados para que compartan, invitados que son parte del condado.

SW: ¿Cómo son las reuniones de Neighbors 4 Redmond?

MT: Tenemos mucha gente que viene a platicar con nosotros y damos tiempo para hacer preguntas. Hemos tenido varias veces al comisionado Phil Chang.

A Janice Garceau del departamento de salud del Condado de Deschutes, tuvimos a Rick Russell, quien encabeza el sistema de estacionamiento seguro aquí en Redmond y a los chicos de Oasis Village.

Durante las elecciones tuvimos a Liz Goodrich, Amanda Page, Lena Barry.

Todos los candidatos compartieron para que la gente pueda aprender en persona un poquito más de ellos.

Kathryn Osborne viene todo el tiempo, el alcalde Ed Fitch se ha presentado

varias veces, incluso el comisionado Tony DeBone vino una vez. Necesitamos que tomen las decisiones que la gente quiere que se tomen. Tenemos alrededor de 150 miembros y colaboramos con un par de organizaciones más aquí en la ciudad.

SW: ¿Qué espera lograr en Neighbors 4 Redmond?

MT: En 10 a 20 años, Redmond podría llegar a ser más grande que Bend.

Queremos hacer de Redmond, Bend y de nuestras comunidades un lugar seguro para vivir pero abrazar el cambio.

A medida que avanzamos aprendemos. Ahora tenemos un consejo municipal mas progresista, lo cual es maravilloso porque están sucediendo muchas cosas aquí en Redmond. El punto es informar a la gente, hacerles ver que es lo que esta pasando en realidad, concientizarlos. La información es poder, si recibes la verdad.

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Boss Rambler will donate 100% OF PROCEEDS from the sales of Stokes Light Lager, Pacificali IPA, and Slushees, plus 20% of overall sale on Feb 3rd.

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eighbors 4 Redmond es un grupo de personas que informa a los habitantes sobre los problemas a nivel condado y ciudad. El grupo organiza reuniones una vez al mes en High Desert Music Hall presentando a diferentes ponentes que comparten información a los habitantes sobre lo que está sucediendo en su ciudad y condado. La siguiente reunión se llevará a cabo el 25 de febrero de 3 a 5 pm y presentará una conversación sobre el cambio climático en la zona Centro de Oregon. Platicamos con el codirector Mike Toibin para conocer al grupo y su participación dentro del mismo. *La entrevista ha sido editada para constar con la mayor claridad e información.

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Mike Toibin: El grupo comenzó hace unos cuatro años, previo a COVID-19.

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Local Program Aims to Expand Child Care

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A local child care expansion program created 777 new child care spots in Central Oregon.

While the additional funding and education helped many providers, barriers remain

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Above is the learning area at Charlene Brown's day care, Aloha Child Care and Learning Center.

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harlene Brown, originally from Hawaii, began looking for a day care center in Prineville for her two-year-old daughter last year. During her search, she had trouble finding a quality child care center that she felt comfortable taking her daughter to.

She had always thought of opening up her own child care facility. “It’s something that I put on the back burner,” she said. When looking for homes with her husband and their four kids, they decided it was finally time. She could stay at home to watch her child, while also following her passion – caring for others.

“Family is really big to us in Hawaii. We will take care of our family members, their children, everybody.

I’m very fortunate in my child care, that’s the community I’m creating here,” said Brown. Brown was able to open her in-home child care business, Aloha Child Care and Learning Center, in September with the help of a local child care expansion program.

Child Care Expansion Program Local nonprofit, NeighborImpact, launched a new program over a year ago that received $8.2 million in grant money from Oregon House Bill 5202, appropriating money from Oregon’s general fund to specified state agencies. The goal of the program is to create 1,400 new child care slots in Central Oregon. According to Hannah Kuehl, the grant manager for the child care expansion project, the program has created 777 slots since its inception.

“New providers or persons who want to get into the industry, we’re helping start up. Providers who are already established, we’re helping to expand,”

said Kuehl. “What that looks like is both financial support, in the form of these sub grants, and educational components.”

The educational program offers a free three-month course, which then leads to help with meeting requirements and getting a $5,000 grant. “They made everything very simple,” said Brown. They made a checklist of everything that we had to do to become a registered family provider or a certified family provider, and that helped to keep us on track.”

The education involved in this project teaches people how to run their business and how to provide quality care for a child. “It’s not just caring for children, it’s helping to develop them. They are building curriculum, they’re building models, so there’s a lot that goes into these programs besides finance,” said Kuehl.

Child Care Availability in Central Oregon The Child Care Expansion Project was specifically built to create slots, addressing a significant barrier for many people. According to Kuehl, there’s not enough care in Oregon, so it’s hard for people to have access.

While the program has done a good job at creating preschool slots, said Kuehl, it’s now targeting infant and toddler spots. “That’s really still where the crisis is because it’s so much more expensive to operate infant and toddler slots.”

Haley Spencer, the owner of Wild Heart Child Care, was a nanny for over a year after she graduated from college. Once she moved to Bend, she realized the need for child care was here. Spencer operates one of the

"There is really no infant care for two and under, it's almost impossible to find. I would love to see a wider conversation in collaboration with business owners to help really support and create those slots for kids."

— Becca Ellis few centers in Bend that accepts infants. “I would say that infants are my specialty, I’ve always felt like it’s my calling,” said Spencer.

Before Spencer opened her in-home child care center, she reached out to NeighborImpact and was referred to the education program. “I signed myself up as soon as possible,” said Spencer. “I don’t know that I would have been able to do it without it.”

Spencer urges others to do the same. “There are so many people out there who still can’t find child care. I filled up so quickly and I still have a waitlist that is crazy long. I think it’s important that if you are passionate about children and you are able, then this is a great field to be in because you can help so many families,” said Spencer.

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While Spencer knew she wanted to do this, it wasn’t easy. According to Spencer, finding a suitable, affordable home in Bend, and finding people willing to work at her facility, was extremely challenging.

One of the biggest hurdles, according to Kuehl, is the challenge of finding buildings or housing.

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Real Estate Affordability A major barrier, for both families looking for child care and providers wanting to open a business, is affordability. A key piece of this program is creating sustainable slots. “A lot of child care businesses go out of business within the first few years because it’s extremely expensive to operate,” said Kuehl.

“It’s not cheap to have a home day care,” said Brown, the owner of the Prineville child care center, who pays for the children’s meals, toys and books. “That grant helped me tremendously.”

One way some providers have started cutting costs is opening up child care centers out of their homes. While providers can’t take as many children when operating out of a home, the costs go down, since people aren’t forced to pay a separate mortgage.

On a systemic level, the biggest barrier for parents is the high cost of child care, said Kuehl. One local child care center works to lower prices significantly for parents through operating with a co-op model. With this model, ReVillage hosts both paid licensed facilitators and parent caregivers, who volunteer and “give” child care two times a month to receive child care for a lower cost. “The testimonials of our parents are, they could not afford child care before finding our program,” said Becca Ellis, the co-founder of the facility.

The co-op operates out of the First Presbyterian Church, which partnered with ReVillage and provides space rent free. Parents work eight hours a month in the classroom as part of the program and part of their commitment, which helps keep operating costs down.

“There just aren't enough spots to go around and the ones that exist are way too expensive,” said Ellis. “There is really no infant care for two and under, it’s almost impossible to find. I would love to see a wider conversation in collaboration with business owners to help really support and create those slots for kids,” said Ellis.

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Community Support for Child Care According to Kuehl, community members do see this major issue, prompting some to step up and help.

“Community members have really supported the project. We've been shocked at how many community members have actually come forward and said, ‘Hey, I know this is a problem. I want to lease my space to help support this issue.’ So we've connected a lot of the persons who have gone through these programs with spaces that community members have said they're willing to lease to child care providers, so that's been huge,” said Kuehl.

One way to support the industry, according to Katherine Pears with the Oregon Social Learning Center, is to continue to support child care providers. “Child care is not a very well paid, benefited or even valued and respected position a lot of the time,” said Pears. A provider survey from the Early Learning Division found that more providers are leaving the field.

“As a society, as communities, we need to think about how we can make early learning and child care a better situation for people,” said Pears. “Create new, but don’t lose what we have. I think that’s really important.”

“The child care desert issue is nationwide, statewide and county wide,” said Kuehl. Kuehl believes programs like the child care expansion project will need to be more long-term initiatives, rather than just close-ended projects. “We’re hoping to create 1,400 slots, but I think the infrastructure development will need to be a continuous thing,” she said.

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Top, a playful room in Haley Spencer's child care center, Wild Heart Child Care. Middle and bottom, Charlene Brown plays with her daughter Brooke at their in-home day care.

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Elixir Wine Group curates an amazing selection of wines from the Pacific Northwest, South America and Western Europe and hosts a tasting room open weekly. For a limited time, wine-lovers can find current vintage stock for reduced prices as new vintages are due in soon. While supplies last this weekend, Sat., Feb. 3, 10am-5pm and Sun., Feb. 4, 10am-5pm. Elixir Wine 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Taste before buy, three bottle purchase minimum, price varies.

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INTRO TO THE JOY OF CAPOEIRA TRAIN YOUR INNER DRAGON

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of attacks and creative defense, dynamic movement, music, acrobatics, history and welcoming community. No experience necessary. Ages 16 and up.

Grab a friend and join others new to capoeira for this special introduction. Runs from Feb. 1-15, Tue. and Thu., 7:15 -8:45pm. Register at ucabend.com. High Desert Martial Arts. 630-56 Lower Meadow Dr., Ste. 120, Bend. $40 per person and $70 for pair, includes a shirt.

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One of the regular resolutions that many take on is to read more in the new year. This community event welcomes all to trade books with the goal of spreading great literature and awesome energy. Adult titles, children books and young adult novels will be available as participants are invited to bring their old in-tact books to trade for new-to-you secondhand books. Sat., Feb. 3, 10am-5pm. Pomegranate Home and Garden. 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Free.

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OPEN PRAYER CHAPEL WITH MEDITATIVE LIVE PIANO MEDITATE WITH MELODIES

All are invited to meditate, pray and begin February with tranquility as a community. Local composer and pianist Julie Hanney performs soothing live piano melodies. Whether you choose to stay for a brief 10 minutes or immerse yourself in the entire hour, the experience creates a space inviting inner calm and serenity. Fri., Feb. 2, 10-11am. Grace First Lutheran Church. 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Free.

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Author of fiction and nonfiction titles, “Hard Laughter,” “Blue Shoe,” “Bird by Bird” and more, Anne Lamott is a celebrated and bestselling essayist who has taught at UC Davis and is the subject of the documentary, “Bird

by Bird with Annie.” Lamott kicks off the Deschutes Public Library’s “Author! Author!” series on Fri., Feb. 2, 7pm. Bend High School Auditorium. 230 NE 6th St., Bend. $35-$90.

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Immerse yourself in a wide selection of hearty winter ales and compete in a "Most-Flannel-Wearing" contest that will warm everyone to the core. This event serves a greater purpose by supporting Bethlehem Inn. Festgoers are encouraged to bring warm clothing, sleeping bags and sheets, as well as essential pantry staples such as canned goods, soups, rice, and granola bars to give. Feb. 3, Noon-6pm. Midtown Yacht Club. 1661 NE 4th St., Bend. Free.

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This festive celebration is centered around joy, sweets and self-love. This Valentine’s season, Bend Creators Collective offers a multi-faceted “Content Day” with multiple craft activities, photo backdrops, food and drink and more. Bring friends or meet new ones creating for social media on Sat., Feb. 3, 12:30-2:30pm. White Aspen Creative. 18707 SW Century Dr., Widgi Creek. $20-$65.

FRACTAL’S FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJPK SNARE-SHATTERING DRUMS

Local rock group Fractal presents a night of high-energy performances, emotional connection and surprises that make this celebration a standout moment for the band’s four-year anniversary. Enjoy sets from both Fractal and DJ PK on Sat., Feb. 3, 6pm. Open Space Event Studios. 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. $10.

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ELOVATERS ENDLESS SUMMER TOUR WITH SHWAYZE AND CLAIRE WRIGHT UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Seven-piece rock outfit, The Elovaters, have quickly found footing as an American-reggae and ska-fusion band. This night of music also features guest performances from Northern California singer/songwriter Claire Wright, whose songs range from coastal rock to Tennessee twang, and Malibu-based rapper Shwayze.

Sun., Feb. 4, 7:30pm. The Domino Room. 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $25.

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e definitely experimented with more instruments, and synths,” local singer/songwriter Travis Ehrenstrom of Travis Ehrenstrom Band admitted. The experimentation he’s referring to, of course, is the science of piecing together a new album with his bandmates. “It was really just the impetus of feeling like we had enough material to work on something. We took that collection of work and songs that we wanted to record and we just played each of them like a million times,” Erhenstrom recalled with a laugh.

“From there it was about taking what we wanted from that and kept working until we were happy.”

TEB’s new album, “Lady Luck,” set to release on April 5, comes as a testament to growing as artists and the band’s commitment to staying true to what moves them. With this tight six-track EP, each song showcases the group exploring themes of love, loss and everyday experiences that resonate on a personal level.

As the group prepares for an upcoming Silver Moon show on Feb. 2, where the group will unveil the album, Ehrenstrom shared a sneak preview of the album and spoke on the recording process.

Overall, the album offers a unique blend of psych, rock, funk and blues from a band that can stand apart in the local music scene, but these two tracks keep ringing in my ears.

“La Luna” - The third song of the album is introduced with a guitar intro steeped in Spanish influences.

As the rhythm section takes over and drives the energy with a samba-inspired groove, it becomes clear that this band isn’t afraid to lean into its sultry side. Ehrenstrom’s velvet tenor lets out lyrics that comb through rapture, passion and inspiration before exploding into a psychedelic-infused guitar solo that sounds like the bright side of the moon.

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TEB is set to perform at the upcoming Homegrown Music Festival and the 4Peaks Music Festival.

“Enough to Change” - Track five asks big questions and delivers an even bigger sound. The message in this song is unflinchingly honest; Was I loving enough?

Caring enough? Did I do enough? Inspired guitar, bass and drum work seemingly dances with these contemplative lyrics to produce a track that is unflinchingly honest and shows listeners this band’s emotions laid bare. Bonus point: The less-is-more guitar soloing that then transforms with a Hendrix-style explosion makes this track an easy reminder why it’s so easy to fall in love with electric guitar.

“This album, more than anything, is so reflective of our evolution as a group. This entire album is so

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band-centric. We had a goal when we were heading into the studio. We wanted to keep our sound, we didn't want to change that, we just wanted to kind of add a little bit of that studio sheen to it,” Ehrenstrom said.

Travis Ehrenstrom Band live Fri., Feb. 2, 7pm Silver Moon Brewing 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Bendticket.com $10

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Silver Moon Brewing TEB Live The musical collective TEB, known to Oregonians as the Travis Ehrenstrom Band, transcends boundaries while blending funky fusion-rock jams with the soulful essence of singer/songwriter Travis Ehrenstrom. 7-10pm. $10.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

Game of Thrones Trivia Test your Game of Thrones knowledge at Pub on Reed Market’s trivia night. It’s a free event, but early birds get the best spots. Battle it out with challenging questions and prove you know your Westeros facts. No frills, just fierce competition and good vibes. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing So Much House:

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

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.

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

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

8-10pm. Free.

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

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

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

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

6:30-8pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

room welcomes musicians to bring acoustic sets or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School Dad Bods ‘80s Cover Band Dad Bods are Bend’s very own ‘80s party band playing all the favorite ‘80s rock songs and a few hits from other decades sprinkled in. No cover and all ages welcome. Bring your dancing shoes for this high energy show. 6-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Acoustic Open Mic and Jam Performers and listeners are encouraged to join! Musician sign-up begins at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm and sound is provided. Hosted by DMM Music LLC. 6:30-9pm. 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.

Silver Moon Brewing Psychedelic Story-

time Come tell your most transformative psychedelic story! A night of unforgettable stories. For more info, check out https://psychedelicstorytime.com. 7-9pm. Free.

Singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed “Vibe Technician,” Dylan LeBlanc, brings his signature alternative sound to Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sun., Feb. 11, at 7pm, touring behind his latest album “Coyote.”

Beach Hut Deli The Harris Blake Band The Harris Blake Band playing songs people know, ‘70s to today. 6-8pm. 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.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

Live Music with Paul Eddy Head to the Pub on Reed Market for live music from local artist, Paul Eddy. The show is free and family friendly. 5:307:30pm. Free.

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

The Domino Room The Hounds Of Hell Tour with The Delta Bombers, The Goddamn Gallows and VOLK Midtown Events presents The Hounds Of Hell Tour with The Delta Bombers, The Goddamn Gallows and Volk on Thursday, Feb. 1 at The Domino Room in Bend! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm. This is an all ages show.

7:30pm. $20.

Eqwine Wine Bar Open Mic Got a musical

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

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

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

9pm-Midnight. Free.

M&J Tavern Kyle Hubbard Returning from Europe and back to the roots of a little bit of country and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll. 9pm. Free.

M&J Tavern “Them-N-J” First Friday in

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February is all about chilling with the crew. Enjoy some groovy bass, sultry vocals and heartbeat of drums that is Them-N-J. 9pm. Free.

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

Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thurs-

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

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.

Stihl Whiskey Bar Long Gone Wilder Duo Live Stihl Whiskey Bar hosts live music every Thursday.

This week, local favorites the Long Gone Wilder Duo performs blues and rock favorites! 7-9pm.

Stoller Wine Bar Bend Barringer and Baker Mark Barringer on guitar and vocals with Bob Baker on the electric violin perform music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, with creative, classic and soulful styles for an exciting rich sound. 6-8pm.

The Lot Live Music with Faisal Live music with Faisal Abu-Nawwas. Country, reggae, rock, soft stuff, and ‘80s and ‘90s covers promising a little bit of everything to please the masses! First Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series: Blair Borax Fireside Show This week, welcome Blair Borax, former Suttle Artist in Residence, who will bring her signature folk-pop music! RSVP required for overnight lodging guests to claim complimentary seats. 6-8pm. $10.

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

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center Open Heart Open Mic: A Night of Sacred Passion Listen to or share sacred poems and songs of love and desire presented from the community, from the heart, from you. Contact Josh Phillips via email to sign up to share! 6-9pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill DJ Music A night of

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

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.

The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room First

Friday: Zack Is Back! Zack Madison is a real gem and he plays entertaining loopy jams with his guitar. Chris Cole’s kinetic sculptures and visual art are out on display; come see them before they are gone. Cotto will be open, serving Italian street food and the most interesting beer in town!

4-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Tarekith Live Electronic Set Growing up in Chicago, Tarekith’s early love of the house and techno scene has led to a career and lifelong passion creating his own unique blend of dark, twisted and flowing electronic music. 7-10pm. Free.

3 Saturday Austin Mercantile Saturday Afternoon Live

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

Boss Rambler Beer Club Ochoa Family Fundraiser and Raffle Mari A fundraiser/raffle for 11-year-old Emily Ochoa, the sole survivor of a terrible car accident that took the lives of her 5 other family members. Raffle tickets can be purchased online if unable to attend, https:// bossrambler.com/shop/ochoa-fundraiser-raffle-tickets. You do not need to be present to win!

Noon-9pm.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.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom The Miller Twins This will be an intimate evening with the Miller Twins in the living room at The Commons. Ben and Nat blur the line between folk and bluegrass music. With the lyricism of folk and the drive of bluegrass, the Miller Twins’ sound is unique. 7-9pm. $20.

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

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

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Superball Superball is back again for its bell bottom rock, always a fun time at McMenamins.

8-10pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Sagebrush Rock A night of rock ‘n’ roll. 8-11pm. Free.

On Tap Mari and The Dream Mari and The

Dream plays in the heated tent. 6-8pm.Free.

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

Silver Moon Brewing San Gabriel and Palo Sopraño James Bookert took his job at the liquor store because he could work between tours with his band, Whiskey Shivers, and so long as the shelves were stocked, he could play guitar in his downtime. Having played banjo every night on the road, he found himself gravitating toward the complete opposite of an organic sound.

7-10pm. $10.

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In celebration of Black History Month, COCC announces events that highlight Black triumph and educate about a more equitable future Images courtesy cocc.edu

MORE FEBRUARY SHOWS: SAT 2/10 - FAMILY MYSTIC w/ BLÜ EGYPTIAN @ V TP THU 2/15 - LESPECIAL w/ SPUNJ @ V TP WED 2/21 - YAK ATTACK & BANSHEE TREE @ V TP FRI 2/23 - KITCHEN DWELLERS @ MIDTOWN THU 2/29 - SUNSQUABI w/ K+LAB @ V TP VISIT P44P.BIZ FOR TICKETS & FULL CALENDAR COCC has a firm commitment to educating on various aspects of nonviolent activism and honoring the rich heritage of every background through initiatives and events that inspire constructive dialogue.

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n commitment to fostering understanding, unity and social justice, Central Oregon Community College will host an array of events throughout February and March with the goal of educating and uniting the local community during Black History Month and the Season of Nonviolence.

The Season of Nonviolence is a 64-day educational media campaign dedicated to promoting nonviolence from January to April, commemorating the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. COCC’s Afro-Centric Student/College Prep Coordinator, Marcus LeGrand, spoke with the Source Weekly about some of the upcoming events and how this series of workshops, discussion and interactive sessions helps to apply the philosophies of nonviolence to the modern world’s issues.

“During this time frame, we have speakers and forums where the community can engage and talk about issues that are going on in the community, all from a nonviolent perspective,” explained LeGrand.

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, COCC will host a drum-making class that celebrates the work of reggae revolutionary Bob Marley and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.

“Douglass and Marley’s contributions to the revolution still aren’t acknowledged enough,” Legrand maintained.

“Gathering people together and helping them recognize the injustices and how the systems they were in did not meet the people’s needs — that is phenomenal, being able to show that level of courageousness to fight for other people.”

During the workshop, participants have the opportunity to learn about African, Latin and Native drums and the transformative powers of nonviolent movements throughout history.

Throughout the Season of Nonviolence, COCC will also feature choregraphed performances, community conversations, author panels and a film screening of the independent documentary, “Blend: On Being Black in Bend,” on Friday, Feb. 16, at 6pm in the Hitchcock Auditorium on the Bend campus, highlighting the uncensored lived experiences of 10 Central Oregonians.

By honoring and acknowledging the past, COCC hopes to foster a more inclusive and harmonious community. While registration is required for some events, all events are free and open to the public. Visit cocc.edu for more info on upcoming events.

Drum-Making Class

Tue., Feb. 6, 4-5:30pm COCC Redmond Campus 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond Cocc.edu Free

EVENTS

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Open Space Event Studios Fractal’s Four Year Anniversary with Special Guest DJPK Celebrate four years and Dan’s birthday all in one special night with an epic dance party with sets from DJPK, Fractal and expect some improv collaboration between Fractal and DJPK. 6pm. $10.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions The Andy Armer Trio performs jazz and blues. 6-8pm.

Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Something Dirty

and Guests in Webfoot Garage Something Dirty is a collaboration of four musicians who each bring unique vision and musical experience to the band’s sound. 7-11pm. $10.

Silver Moon Brewing Superball Superball is back at Silver Moon for its bell-bottom-rock and new originals. 8-10pm. $10.

Velvet One Mad Man Music Spencer Snyder,

One Mad Man, loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. First Saturday of every month, 8-11pm. Free.

4 Sunday The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight

Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. A two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday.

Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

She, the soulful female-led trio, stand rock solid on disco-delic duty with boundary-breaking sophomore album, “Silver,” released on Colemine/ Karma Chief Records. 7-11pm. $22.

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5 Monday Bevel Craft Brewing Bingo with Bren Come support the local nonprofit, “Think Wild,” this month! $2 per card, with $1 going to the charity and $1 to cash prizes! Visit bevelbeer.com to view all the beneficiaries supported throughout the 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.

Elixir Wine Locals Music Night and Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome.

Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free.

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.

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! Signup starts at 6:30pm and closes at 7pm, when the show starts. They have fifteen, 5-minute spots available. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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.

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart

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

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

The Domino Room The Elovaters Endless Summer Tour with Shwayze and Claire Wright Midtown Events brings you The Elovaters Endless Summer Tour with special guests Shwayze and Claire Wright on Sun., Feb. 4 at The Domino Room in Bend! Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:30pm. This is an all ages show.

VIP upgrade tickets at theelovaters.com 7:3011pm. $25.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia

Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available.

Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Eric Leadbetter Acoustic guitar, rock and bluesy jams. 5-7pm. Free.

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.

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.

your favorite board game or borrow one! Pair a bottle of wine with a selection of charcuterie boards and get $5 off whites or $10 off reds. Fun times and great wines! Cheers! 2-9pm. Free.

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

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

Free.

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Genre-bending songwriter Sunny Sweeney continues the line of rich music traditions coming out of Texas and Tennessee. Have a drink and enjoy amazing original country tunes on Sun., Feb. 18, 7pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

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! 6:30-9pm. $395.

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

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

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games

Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players.

7-9pm. Free.

MUSIC

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Story-

tellers Open Mic Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. 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.

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

DANCE

Belly Dance Foundations Embody grace,

strength, confidence by learning a variety of Belly Dance styles with a Functional Fitness approach.

Understand your body mechanics to support any style of dance, along with life-long benefits.

Taught by Tenley Wallace, Wednesdays 5–6:15 pm Jan.31, and Feb. 7, 14. Register at http://www.

templetribalfusion.com/dance-bend Wednesdays, 5-6:15pm. Through Feb. 14. Boyle Education Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: http://www.templetribalfusion.com/contact. $99.

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/dance-bend Thursdays, 9:15-10:30am. Through Feb. 22.

Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20.

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing

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

Sexy Bachata Classes Beginning class

6:30pm on Tuesdays. 4-week series starts Feb. 6, $60 per person/month, no partner needed.

Register in advance with Victoria 541-410-0048.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Through Feb. 27. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $60.

Sexy Salsa Classes Beginning class at

6:30pm, intermediate at 8pm. Salsa Victoria has 20 yrs experience and can teach even those with 2 left feet! Starts Jan. 10, register in advance for this 4 week series. $60 per person. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Through Jan. 31. Bend Dance, SW Porcupine Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $60 per person.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!

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

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CALENDAR ARTS + CRAFTS

First Friday Art Walk Wine, beer, cider, seltzer along with cocktails available for purchase. Flatbreads, nachos, charcuterie boards also available for purchase. Indoor and outdoor seating. 21 and over, pet friendly patio. First Friday of every month, 4-8pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-5274419. eqwine.wine@gmail.com. Free.

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

exhibition showcases the intersection of tradition and contemporary art, offering a profound exploration of how Native youth 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.

Ladies Night Out! Artisan Vendor Market A variety of cards, hats, honey, sketch-

es, stickers, snacks, candles and much more to browse through! No ticket purchase required, admission is free. Feb. 3, 4-8pm. Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards and Events, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne. Contact: 541-526-5075. tastingroom@fhcvineyards.com. Free.

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

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Natural History Pub: Steelhead Return to the Crooked River Opened in late 2019,

the Opal Springs volitional fish passage project offers one pathway for native fish to bypass the site’s dam and access the Crooked River. Free with RSVP Feb. 5, 7-8pm. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org.

Puzzling Out the Past Explore the topic of

petroglyphs and pictographs, the ancient images found on rocks. These images were created by Indigenous peoples, the ancestors of today’s Native Americans. Feb. 5, 11am-Noon. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1063. beccar@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

THEATER

Junie B. Jones with BEAT Join BEAT Children’s Theatre for some Junie B. Jones fun! Feb. 3, 2-3pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@ dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

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EVENTS VertFest A challenging but fun uphill ski/splitboard race! Participants include everything from the superhuman SkiMo racers to recreational backcountry enthusiasts out in costume. Enjoy educational clinics hosted by Oregon Ski Guides.

Proceeds from VertFest support COAC, a local nonprofit. Feb. 4, 8am-2pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend. Contact: info@coavalanche.org. Varies.

VOLUNTEER

Remond Family Kitchen Dinner Family

Kitchen is continuing to provide nutritious meals to anyone in need now in Redmond! They need volunteers to prepare dinners and clean up afterward on Mondays - Fridays, from 2-4:30pm.

Email Tor with any questions, or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/RedmondDinner Mondays-Fridays, 2-4:30pm. Mountain View Fellowship, 1475 SW 35th St, Redmond.

Contact: 631-942-3528. tori@familykitchen.org.

Free.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Bend YP Social Connect, mingle and learn at the new YP Socials sponsor location, RE/MAX Key Properties! Located in the heart of downtown Bend, they are a family-owned, full-service real estate brokerage serving all of Central Oregon. Jan. 31, 5-7pm. RE/MAX Key Properties, 42 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-318-0496. talena@bendchamber.org. $15 Chamber Members | $25 Non-Chamber.

Central Oregon Climate Tech MeetUp Discussion topics include carbon removal,

renewable energy, electrification, regenerative agriculture, water efficiency and more! Last Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Through Oct. 31. The Brown Owl, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend.

Contact: anichols888@gmail.com. Free.

ConnectW - Munch and Mingle in Redmond Business sharing, social network-

ing and friendship. Attendance is capped at 12 and registration is required to save your seat at the table. Price is cost of meal. First Thursday of every month, 11:45am-1pm. Madaline’s Grill & Steak House, 2414 Highway 97, Redmond.

Contact: info@connectw.org.

Free Women’s Clothing Swap Please

arrive by 6pm to sort your clothes by size and swapping will start promptly at 6:15 pm. Located at the downtown Bend library in the Brooks Feb. 6, 6-7:15pm. Brooks Room/Downtown Bend Library, Contact: 541-961-1389. whitneylynsproul@gmail.com. Free.

Galentine’s Day Party! Calling all valentines lovers, this event is catered toward my ladies but open to anyone. Dress up cute and join for a photo-worthy day celebrating love and friends. Feb. 3, 12:30-2:30pm. White Aspen Creative, 18707 SW Century Drive, Widgi Creek.

Contact: 541-280-4110. lainie@shopcleoswim. com. $20-$65.

Author Anne Lamott Bestselling author Anne Lamott kicks off the “Author! Author!” series. Feb. 2, 7-8:30pm. Bend High School Auditorium, 230 NE 6th Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1027. suzyo@dpls.lib.or.us.

Last Chance Valentines Singles Mixer

Friday Night Lights Friday Night Lights Presented by Ablis CBD. Enjoy night lights, live music and more every Friday night at Hoodoo, Central Oregon’s only nighttime skiing destination. Fridays, 9am-9pm. Through March 29.

Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters.

Contact: 541-815-0574. jenniferbreakingfree@ gmail.com.

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OUTDOOR EVENTS

The Outdoorist Oath on Intentional Hiking The Outdoorist Oath’s purpose is to

educate and unite outdoor communities with a shared commitment to take action for planet, inclusion and adventure. Feb. 5, 11am-12:30pm.

Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-638-0671. renee@ longdistancetrailconsulting.com. Free.

The night includes some ice breaker games, prizes, and a potential date! RSVP using the url / https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8cUS9QLB_Utwdk5_m6I7d4T_Br8YuLMENkSJgOcMUj27cTA/viewform?pli=1 l. A $25 payment is due at the door, which includes your first glass of wine. Additional available. Feb. 4, 6-8pm.

Evoke Winery Bend, 330 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend. Contact: hannah@evokewinery.com. $25.

a singles community event every first Friday! Give speed dating a try! First Friday of every month, 6-8pm. The Bend Wine Bar and Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend.

Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. $5 at door.

Soul in Motion Birthday Celebration

Come celebrate two years of moving, dance and community! Feb. 1, 6-7:30pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. Free.

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Cacao Ceremony, Breathwork, Meditation and Embodied Movement Join

Ashley Grew and Amanda Ramirez for a 3-hour journey to the heart. Begin with a cacao ceremony, followed by guided metta-meditation, gentle breath work and embodied movement. Open to all. More info at the link. Feb. 2, 4-7pm. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 424477-8862. amanda.melati@gmail.com. $50-$60.

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.

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Imbolc Astrological Medicine Crafting

Astrological timing techniques, plant and planet synergies and basic medical astrology will be discussed. Feb. 2, 5:30-7pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary. net. $55.

Noah Kite performs dramatic emotional pop songs stepped in folk influence. This indie artist speaks on sadness, inspiration and hope at his fireside show on Thu., Feb. 8, 6pm at the Suttle Lodge and Boathouse.

FUNDRAISING

BEER + DRINK

proceeds going to benefit local foster children at Every Child. Cash or check only. Jan. 31, 5-7pm.

The Moontower, 329 SW 6th St., Redmond.

Contact: 541-548-3731. Cheersredmond@gmail. com.

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

Checkers Pub Memorabilia Fundraiser A silent auction for the larger items, with all

EVENTS + MARKETS

Free Community Book Swap Drop

off your pre-loved books and pick up some newto-you books. Kids books, adult and YA titles, cookbooks, etc.; all are welcome.Please bring only in-tact books with no loose pages. Feb. 3, 10am-5pm. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-3833713. martimfraley@gmail.com. Free.

Hoodoo’s Wintervention at Volcanic Theatre Pub - February Pacific North-

west’s Biggest Snow Series Giveaway presented

by Volvo Cars of Bend comes to Bend. This giveaway series runs over three months and features lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more. Stick around because Hoodoo is giving away $100,000 in prizes over the series. Fun for all ages! Feb. 6, 6-8pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-815-0574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Homestead Academy Now Enrolling

Homestead Academy provides outdoor farmbased education for children ages 3-5 years old in the Three Rivers community of Bend. Visit HomesteadFarmsBend.com for enrollment information. Spring Term beings Jan. 30, 2024.

Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Homestead Farms, 55535 Homestead Way, Bend. Contact: 925-783-4074. camphomesteadbend@gmail. com.

Oregon Partners in Conservation Family and Youth Expo This is an unprec-

edented opportunity for families and youth to learn about and experience Oregon’s amazing range of outdoor possibilities from subject matter experts via interactive exhibits. Fishing, hiking, scuba diving and more! Feb. 3, 9am-4pm.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond. Free.

Winter Nature Games No School Day Camp Nature Day Camp for ages 8-11. Join for

a day outside! See website for details and policies. Feb. 2, 9am-3pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. Contact: info@nighthawknaturalistschool. com. $80.

$12 Burger and Beer Thursday’s with Blue Eyes Burgers and Fries Come on

Elixir Wine Dock Sale New vintages

are arriving and current stock must go, Oregon and international wines available. Taste before you buy, minimum three bottle purchase, mix and match! While stocks last. Feb. 3-4, 10am-5pm.

Elixir Wine, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. tastingroom@elixirwinegroup. com. Free.

Flannel Fest Embrace the heart of winter with “winter warmers,” ales. Don your favorite flannel, or all of them all at once for the “Most-Flannel-Wearing” contest. Please bring donations of pantry staples, clothes, or cash for Bethlehem Inn. 4 raffles every hour. Feb. 3, Noon-6pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE 4th Street, Bend. Contact: brian@beerodyssey.com.

Free.

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.

Wind Down Wednesdays for Industry Workers Industry friends! Come out every

Wednesday at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market for a laid-back vibe and sweet deals – take 20% off your entire bill. Wednesdays. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Contact: 458-836-7866.

Wine Dinner with Purple Hands A joint wine dinner with Margaux Lemma, national sales director of Purple Hands Winery on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 6pm. Price includes a four-course dinner with wine pairings. Feb. 6, 6pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: flightswinebend@gmail.com. $99.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Breathwork Class at Elysian Spa Transformative and healing, it’s perfect for self-discovery in a serene environment. A journey of wellness and rejuvenation. Jan. 31, Noon-8pm.

Elysian Spa & Boutique, 339 SW Century Dr Suite 203, Bend. Contact: breathewithwhitney@gmail. com. $35.

Intro to the Joy of Capoeira No experience necessary. Ages 16 and up. Grab a friend and join others new to capoeira for this special introduction. $40/person and & $70/pair, includes a shirt. Runs from Feb. 1-15, Tue. and Thu., 7:15 -8:45pm. Register at ucabend.com Through Feb. 15. High Desert Martial Arts, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend. Contact: 541678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $40/person $70/pair.

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Introdutory Aikido Class Attend a free

introductory Aikido class on Monday or Wednesday. Mondays-Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@hotmail. com. Free.

Open Prayer Chapel with Meditative Live Piano Meditate, pray and sit in peace

and enjoy the live meditative piano music of local composer and pianist Julie Hanney. Feel free to stay for 10 minutes or the whole hour. All are welcome. Feb. 2, 10-11am. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-382-6862. admin@gracefirstlutheran. org. Free.

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Pink Floyd and the Void Join Kevin Kraft and Pete Kartsounes for an incredible live Pink Floyd music journey. A Kriya yoga set followed by a multi-instrumental sound bath into the void.

Feb. 4, 11am-12:30pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 808-7830374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $30.

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. Reiki Alchemy, 2908 NE Baroness Place, Bend. Contact: Natasha@ReikiAlchemy.com. $75.

Senses of the Soul: A Kundalini Meditation Series Practice a four-part method to

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transform fear-based emotions like anxiety into safety and peace, and anger into courage and empowerment. Thu, Feb. 1, 5:30-7pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-668-5288. nirmal@nirmalconforti.com. $175/4 classes.

Taize Meditation Service The Taize Choir

of Central Oregon invites you to participate in an hour of contemplative Taize music, prayer and silence at the monthly ecumenical service of healing and reconciliation. First Thursday of every month, 7-8pm. Through June 6. Trinity Episcopal Church - St. Helens Hall, 231 NW Idaho St., Bend. Contact: 541-815-5574. taizebend@ gmail.com. Free.

Tarot and Tea with Kati Cozy up with a cup of tea and let Tarot support you in whatever may be on your mind. Secure your spot ahead of time at threedeertarot.com Saturdays, 11am-2pm.

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Simply Delicious

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Farmer’s Deli is a downtown Bend gem

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"Where's the beef?!"

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Justin Halvorsen serves up a taste of Oregon.

I asked Halvorsen what makes a perfect tomato basil soup and his answer is better than anything I could say to actually describe what it is that tastes so enriching and energizing about his food in general: “I think the beauty of good food is its simplicity. A carrot planted from seed and pulled from a garden, brushed off on your jeans is the best carrot you’ll ever taste. Food doesn’t have to be doctored, manipulated, refined or hidden. There was a time where everything was home grown, home cooked and handmade, and I think soups, salads and sandwiches really capture that. There’s the sense of nostalgia that comes along with a home-cooked meal that takes us back to simpler times.”

The food from Farmer’s Deli tastes clean and healthful in a way that I didn’t realize I was missing. You truly can taste the individuality of his food sources in every bite, from his Everything All at Once Breakfast Bagel Sandwich (on Mimi’s bagels with farm fresh eggs, Tillamook white cheddar, country ham, smoked bacon, local pork sausage and golden hash browns) to the Caprese Grilled Cheese (with thinly sliced Mozzarella, Prosciutto, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes and reduced balsamic). Every ingredient not only stands alone as being the best possible version of that ingredient Halvorsen could source, but blends perfectly with all the other flavors he so carefully curates.

“Farmer's Deli is a concept of highlighting and showcasing locally grown food and locally made ingredients that support our local food systems here in Oregon,” says Halvorsen. “We can't claim every ingredient is sourced locally for realistic reasons, but we do shop at the downtown farmers market and the Northwest Crossing farmers

market each week in the summer; we support local bakeries, farms and markets like Locavore.”

Don’t sleep on his specials, either. I can’t recommend his 3 Chz Gluten Free Mac ‘N Chz enough, with aged parmesan, Tillamook white cheddar, Monterey jack, grilled organic chicken, pesto, smoked bacon, fresh basil and jalapenos.

The blend of those three cheeses with the campfire smokiness of the bacon and complexity of the nutty and peppery pesto make this a mac and cheese for everyone. And don’t even get me started on his Philly or his brisket po boy.

Writing about food is a double-edged sword sometimes, because I want to bring Central Oregon to where the good food is located and obviously bring business to the places that truly deserve it. But sometimes it feels like I’m blowing up the spot too much on a hidden gem. With Farmer’s Deli it’s an easy choice: everyone should be eating Chef Halvorsen’s food. He’s also just a good dude who’s nice to talk to.

“This is a concept truck and the world we are living in continues to be hard on all businesses,” concludes Halvorsen. “Restaurants all over are closing their doors and going up for sale.

We are very thankful for the support from all of our customers and often wonder where we would be if we didn't start somewhere. Right now, we are here, we are open, and we are happy to have the privilege of making your breakfast or lunch because we want to be a part of your great day.”

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azelnut chocolate milkshake, anyone?

For those who travel to the Willamette Valley or Portland on occasion, you'll already know the Northwest fastfood chain, Burgerville, which boasts locally sourced ingredients, like the hazelnut shake.

It’s been eight years since the chain opened a new location, but it’s breaking that streak with the opening of a new location in Wilsonville later on this year.

But for Bend and Central Oregon, the more important news is the announcement that Burgerville is also eyeing Bend for yet another new location.

“Wilsonville is the first of several new locations Burgerville intends to open over the next 18 months,” Burgerville announced in a press release on Jan. 23. “Other new markets being targeted in Oregon include Salem and Bend as well as new markets in Washington.”

Not only that, but if a Bend location does well, the chain may also consider opening a location in Redmond as well, KTVZ reported.

Burgerville was founded in 1961 in Vancouver, Washington, and now boasts 39 locations in Oregon and Washington, where it partners with over “1,000 local regional farmers, ranchers and food producers,” according to a press release.

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t’s no secret for those of us who spend a lot of time working, living or existing in downtown Bend, but for those of you that don’t, I’m here to put a great big spotlight on Farmer’s Deli, one of the absolute best spots to get breakfast or lunch in all of downtown. You can find Farmer’s Deli and Chef/owner Justin Halvorsen bumping music in his old school, bodega-style food cart on Brooks Street behind Bar Rio. Either follow the music or one of the many incredible scents luring you closer to his truck.

The first thing you notice when eating Halvorsen’s food is the care put into it. From the plating, to the ingredients, to the varied and complex flavor profiles, there isn’t a single aspect of your meal that hasn’t been given expertly crafted attention.

“I started cooking in high school back in Vermont. My first cookbook was given to me by my girlfriend at the time at the age of 18; it was The French Laundry's Cookbook. It steered my attention towards the fresh, local foods that are a part of the culture in Vermont. Picture in your mind each quaint small town having its own farmers market. I grew up shopping and talking to farmers as a young chef, building relationships, talking about the weather and learning about where our food comes from,” said Halvorsen. “After a couple years of working in restaurants I started volunteering with community gardens, working on organic farms, and went to school to work with youth and local food systems engagement. Many moons and travels later I found myself here in Bend when I took a position as a corporate chef for a small restaurant group. During Covid I had an opportunity to join the team with Steven Draheim and Barrio who were spearheading a food-truck-forward business model; I built their Shimshon truck located at the Yacht Club and then 22 years after I started cooking, I felt ready to open Farmer's Deli last Summer in 2023.”

I first became hooked on Farmer’s Deli when I tried his Hot Honey Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich with country smoked ham, Broadus Honey and Sakari Farms Hot Sauce with a cup of tomato basil soup. For one: it’s the perfect amount of food and doesn’t sit heavy like a lot of downtown lunches do, turning the second half of the workday into a battle with the inside of your eyelids. But even more importantly and I’ll speak clearly so I don’t mince words: Farmer’s Deli has the best tomato soup I’ve ever had. It’s not even close. I legitimately can’t oversell it. I dream about it.

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Welcome to the Cabaret A night of decadence at Liza’s Lounge

By Jared Rasic

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’ve said it before but it bears repeating: no one puts on a show like John Kish. He doesn’t just sell out performances of his productions, he sells out the entire run (believe me I know, I’ve tried and failed to get tickets before). The Greenhouse Cabaret’s productions from “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” to “The Old Man and the Old Moon” to “Little Shop of Horrors” have been some of the most legendary productions to come out of Bend in quite a long time.

Now Kish and The Greenhouse Cabaret are launching a new series, Liza’s Lounge, hosted by the lovely Ms. Fertile Liza and featuring drinks, food from Petite Fours from Foxtail Bakery and performances by some of Central Oregon’s most talented singers and musicians like Christie Capucchi, Natalie Curtis, Steven Livingston and piano accompaniment by Megan Iverson.

The Source Weekly talked to Kish about what to expect from Liza’s Lounge and the events coming up from The Greenhouse Cabaret.

Source Weekly: You’ve built a reputation as someone whose shows are completely singular and unlike any other theater companies in town.

What’s the key to keeping it fresh and original that way? Do you find it’s easier or harder to stay outside of the pack?

John Kish: Thank you for the high praise and compliment. I like to think of it, not as keeping it fresh or original, but rather, I'm just painting with more colors and mediums. For things that I am perceived as pioneering in this town, is second nature in any city or metropolis. I find that, due to the lack of a performing arts presence in the past, it all seems new to a lot of audience members, or audiences find comfort in my productions because it reminds them of shows they've seen in other cities. As a director and a producer, I just pull from my theatrical studies, experience and continued knowledge to make a show that I either want to see, or a show that ultimately just moves people. Due to the fact that our ticket costs pay our actors and staff, it has helped professionalize and push our artists to dig deeper into the material and get to a level of performance that I find is true to the story, and that the audience can't help from getting lost in. I don't find it interesting recreating what has already been done, but rather, I'd like to take my experience and those working with me and produce something new altogether that still honors the story and/or music. We often see professional fine art in Bend, but rarely do we see elevated performing art.

SW: Do you find that’s it’s easier or harder to transport people when you have a more intimate space?

JK: I find it's easier. It is more palpable and tangible, as the actors are right in your intimate space. I find that I rarely enjoyed Broadway, or even the Keller Auditorium in Portland, because I could only afford the cheap seats and the view was equal to that of a pixelated TV screen. Here, you can see the facial expressions and emotions as the actors portray real-life humans and human experiences.

SW: Tell me about Liza’s Lounge. Will this feel like a cabaret show?

JK: It is a cabaret show! I came up with this idea after performing a Halloween show at The Tower in drag and I thought, “I want to do more live performances in drag.” I've been wanting to mesh my worlds

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of drag performing art and my theatrical background.

The Greenhouse is a perfect venue for an intimate cabaret setting. Liza’s Lounge is named after my drag persona, Fertile Liza. I then incorporate other musicians and singers in to create a night of fancy entertainment.

I find it's so refreshing to strip away the outdoor gear and get dressed to the nines for an evening out. We are creating an experience. We are creating something to do in the evenings and escape, which is what most of us crave in Central Oregon. We are also honored to partner with different chefs and bakers in town. For this one we have the ever-popular Foxtail Bakery cooking up some amazing amuse bouches and petite fours.

To top it all off, we have the incomparable Meagan Iverson on piano who spends her days putting on the Sunriver Music Festival.

SW: I know you’re looking at this as the beginning of a series. How do you see the show changing? Do you eventually want the format and other aspects to change?

JK: The great thing about a cabaret series such as Liza's Lounge is the fact that almost every facet changes. You have a new chef, you have new singers and performers, and you have a new theme. This inaugural show is themed “beginnings.” The artists and I will perform songs based on personal connections in our lives where these songs have made an impact on us or remind us of a core memory. I have two other renditions planned for the year, one in summer and one in fall. Shows like this cabaret help the theater survive financially so that the money made from the mainstage shows can all go back into the artists putting it on. These shows help support the theater as a whole and help keep our lights on.

SW: What do you hope people take away from Liza’s Lounge? Do you hope they leave with something different than your Main Stage productions?

JK: I just want people to enjoy an evening of decadence, pure and unabashed entertainment, and with all their senses pleased. It's just a bunch of humans supporting and enjoying art while not forgetting to be silly and have a sip of champagne once and a while. Support your local nanny or give grandma her much needed grandkid time and come let go the stresses of adult life while listening to some amazing vocals and stories.

SW: Anything you would like to add?

JK: If you'd like to get involved in future mainstage productions or even shows like Liza's Lounge, you can submit an interest form on our website or reach out to us by email. We are always searching for experienced and talented performers, especially as this city grows. Also, we have the Jonathan Larson musical, “Tick, Tick...Boom!” opening March 8 and running for 14 shows. Come get lost in The Greenhouse and enjoy an evening of your local performing arts. *Interview edited for space.

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Monsters SCREEN Little "Poor Things" is a feminist classic

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Join Bella Baxter for a dance and you won’t regret it.

of artists really try and approach with any sense of vision. Talented artists can pose questions that make us think about our creation and place in the universe, but it’s the one in a million mad scientists that present answers.

Bella (played by the fearless and incandescent Emma Stone) is an experiment.

Dr. Godwin (known as “God,” because no metaphors shall be subtle today) Baxter finds the fresh corpse of a dead and pregnant socialite who had just jumped from a bridge. He puts the baby’s brain inside Bella and we’re off to the races.

She ages a year or so every day, so we’re not dealing with Emma Stone running around acting like a baby for two hours.

Instead, we have a coming-of-age fable about bodily autonomy, sex positivity, toxic masculinity, self-actualization and those moments where we shift between being the Doctor and the Monster.

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Here's the thing: “Poor Things” is weird. Super weird. If “weird” is pejorative to you, then you’re not going to like the movie. If you’ve seen Lanthimos’ other films, such as “Dogtooth,” “The Favourite,” “The Lobster” or “Killing of a Sacred Deer,” then you should know exactly what you’re getting yourself into. Sometimes within a single scene, “Poor Things” is horny, heartbreaking, disturbing and uproarious without ever feeling tonally schizophrenic.

As audience members, we get to experience the arc of Bella’s education as a human being. We see her discover the joy of sex (or as she calls it, “furious jumping”), we see her feel empathy for the first time and watch as a look of utter disappointment rolls across her face as she discovers men and their inherent desire to possess women and limit their own agency and autonomy. God kept Bella

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“safe” in his beautiful mansion where she couldn’t see the outside world, and once she has a taste of the blistering intensity of humanity, there will be no more boxes in which to contain her.

“Poor Things” is a rage-fueled cry at a world that always seeks to control women and put constraints on their power, while also being a deeply satirical deconstruction of the conservative hypocrisy of espousing freedom while limiting it to people they agree with morally and politically. From the stunning cinematography and production design to the flawlessly calibrated performances, “Poor Things” isn’t just an important movie, it’s a wildly entertaining one.

All metaphors aside, whenever a movie can change how you view yourself or make you reinterpret your own existence, then you know you’ve found something special. “Poor Things” won’t appeal to everyone because it’s unashamedly sexual, darkly violent and makes us revel in the fragility of our own limited bodies longer than is comfortable. But it’s beautiful, and whether you’re the Doctor or the Monster, it reminds us that we’re alive.

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t’s been a cliché for a long time that we’re always changing as we age, but are the more important changes physical or psychological? Sure, physically, our bodies start weak, grow stronger and then spend decades discovering new aches and maladies, but psychologically is where things get really interesting.

If you feel like following me along with the metaphor, it’s like we start our lives as Frankenstein’s Monster, somewhat blank except for our singular obsession with our own desires: for food, attention…everything. Eventually we’re taught how to speak, walk, exist and moderate our desires so every choice we make isn’t in hedonistic pursuit of pleasure.

Then we become Doctor Frankenstein: we take autonomy and agency for ourselves, attempt to control our own destinies and then build the life we spend most of our years living, while trying to remake the world in an image we prefer and still leaving room for the occasional bacchanalia.

Finally, as we age, we become the Monster again, not just in losing some of that autonomy we so painstakingly built, but when we realize that many of the choices we made in our youth have shaped the walls of the castle we find ourselves irrevocably trapped inside.

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cheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 3, the Oregon Partners in Conservation Family and Youth Expo invites adventurists of all ages to discover more of the outdoor playground that is Central Oregon. The expo will serve as an educational platform where families and youth can learn from subject matter experts who are passionate about Oregon's natural beauty.

Oregon Partners in Conservation is an umbrella name for a committed group of volunteers and adventure enthusiasts who help to coordinate and host the expo.

“It’s funny because there was no big thought that went into OPIC, it’s not official, it’s just a name and it was just about how cool it could be if we could get all the different adventure opportunities in Oregon in one place,” said head of OPIC, JR Lorimor. “The great thing about it now, is that it also creates the chance for these outdoor groups to network amongst themselves. Maybe they’re doing it a different way, but we all want the same thing.”

The expo promotes the importance of having space for attendees to learn about the dynamic and engaging environments of adventuring, hiking, mushrooming, hunting and nurturing a connection with nature.

Government agencies such as U.S. Forest Service, Deschutes County Search and Rescue and more will be on site to share not only knowledge, but also outdoor tips to help foster a deeper understanding of the state's diverse ecosystems and outdoor activities. “It’s so important to showcase these opportunities to the public,” said Lorimor. “There’s tons to do out here, no matter what you love.”

The expo provides an excellent opportunity to gain insights into sustainable outdoor practices; pre-registration for the event can be found at Eventbrite.

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abs gained widespread popularity in Oregon shortly after cannabis legalization in 2014. It refers to both the product, generally butane hash oil, also known as BHO, in numerous formats such as shatter, wax, budder, etc., and the serving size, with some users confusing “dab” with “thumb sized brain melting glob.”

“Concentrates” is a broader term including cannabis products including hash, bubble hash, rosin, cured/live resin and vaporizer cartridges. While flower is still king, accounting for 50%+ of the regulated cannabis sales in Oregon in 2022, concentrates held their own with 24.9% of the market by product category.

Some have an aversion to concentrates because of high potency (in some products 91% THC, versus 30%+ for flower), and/ or the method of consumption. For many, dabs were their introduction to concentrates, and with it the “nail and blowtorch” set up. Aside from unpleasant associations with crack, some were put off by the idea of being super high while operating a high temperature, open flame instrument.

As the marketplace matured, options for more advanced concentrate consumption options have as well. Most higher-end desktop flower vaporizers have an accessory for concentrates, and units designed solely for concentrates, with price tags at $300+.

I’ve been trying a review model of the (not Transformers) Tronian Omegatron, a second- generation cord-free portable concentrate-only vaporizer. Its unique features provided sessions of geeking out on taste, potency and ease of use. It’s also got me very, very high, so if you like that sort of thing, too, stay with me.

The device has two pieces. A black silicone coated base, and stylish glass “cup.” A mini USB-C cord charges a 3150 mAh battery, which delivers upon the promised 100-minute sessions. On the bottom of the base, click it on and select one of four preset temperatures, with a lower temperature providing more taste, a higher one producing thicker, heavier vapor. A light in four colors corresponding to the selected

temperature encircles the base.

To load the bowl, heated by two types of heating elements you can easily swap, remove the cup and the lid beneath it. Add the solid concentrate of choice and replace the lid and cup.

It gets pretty cool next.

By pressing the cup down lightly but firmly onto the base, it triggers the bowl to instantly heat up. Release the cup and it stops. A pump shoots vapor into the cup, providing amazing visuals as it blasts in and fills the cup like fog. Lift the cup up and inhale the collected vapors as slowly, or quickly, as you would like. And yes, you can shotgun entire cups. Repeatedly. In rapid succession. #Ididitforthecolumn The cup is shaped so the vapor collects inside to be “sipped” from the open top. It’s a relaxed, refined approach compared to the lung busting that some devices provide. I tried the manufacturer's suggestion of adding other botanicals to the cup, such as citrus peel. It gave the vapor a remarkable second layer of complementary flavor. Unless you hate citrus, psycho.

A unique feature is the ability to screw in a 510 threaded cartridge instead of using the bowl. I did so with a favored rosin cart, and experienced new clouds of flavor and potency that a vape pen had never provided. I picked up more defined and intense tastes.

I also believe the design would be user friendly for medical use, geriatric and limited mobility users. It’s simple to set up, with a fast learning curve. It would also be a most welcome addition to most any gathering, a conversation starter as well as a very social friendly consumption tool. (But not funerals. Come on…)

My only issue is a matter of personal preference, and while not a deal breaker, it was noticeable. In group settings, the pump noise would not be a consideration. But when used alone, I had to account for the noise when listening to music or watching TV. It only took 8-10 seconds for the cup to fill to the top. It’s no leaf blower, and not a thing when I wasn't focused on a sound source.

It’s solidly built with a quality feel, and at $149.00, a great deal.

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It's the fifth

annual Brag Therapy Holiday—for you Aquarians only. During this celebration, we expect you—indeed we want you—to boast with panache. Tell us all in exquisite detail why you are such a marvelous creation. Explain how you have overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to transform yourself into a masterpiece of intuitive intelligence. Regale us with stories of your winsome qualities, your heroic triumphs, and your hilarious and poignant adventures on the edge of reality. Make sure we understand how educational and healing it can be to bask in your influence. Show us why we should regard you as a role model.

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solve old business, draw unrewarding projects to a close, and finish your lessons at the School of Tough Love. You don’t have to carry out my next proposal, but if you do, I will be glad: Politely and quietly scream, "Get out of my life" at anyone who doesn’t give you the respect and kindness you deserve. I also recommend that you do a Wrap-It-Up Ritual. Start by making an altar that pleases you with its beauty. Take scraps of paper and write on each one a description of an influence or experience you want to purge from your life. As you rip each scrap into bits, say this: "I’m grateful for what I have learned from you, but now I am leaving you behind.”

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Happiness” is an

amorphous term with a different meaning for everyone. What makes me feel happy may be unlike what works for you. Besides that, any kind of perfect happiness is impossible to achieve. However we define it, we are always a mix of being happy and unhappy. Nevertheless, I invite you to ruminate about the subject in the coming days.

I believe you are primed to arrive at a realistic new understanding of your personal version of happiness—and raise your happiness levels by at least 15 percent. Maybe more! Now here are helpful clues from philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche: “Precisely the least thing, the gentlest, lightest thing, the rustling of a lizard, a breath, a whisk, a twinkling of the eye—what's little makes up the quality of the best happiness. Soft!”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I invite you to take

an inventory of your taboos, inhibitions, and restrictions. Meditate on why you originally adopted them. Evaluate how well they have served you and whether they are still meaningful. If you find any of them have become unnecessary or even injurious, jettison them. And be excited and happy about being free of them. If you decide that some taboos, inhibitions, and restrictions are still wise for you to maintain, thank them for their service and honor the self-protection they provide.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini novelist

Gregory Maguire says there are a “thousand ways people shrink from life, as if chance and change are by their nature toxic and disfiguring." Your assignment in the coming weeks is to contradict his theory. I’m hoping you will interpret all chance and change as potentially expansive, redemptive, and interesting. You will never shrink from life, but will boldly meet challenges and embrace twists of fate as interesting opportunities. I have abundant faith in your ability to carry out this vigorous project!

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You could be a

masterful eliminator of toxins and wastes in the coming weeks. Do it both for yourself and for those you care about. Start by purging nonessentials that obstruct the flow of the good life.

These might include defunct fantasies, mistaken understandings, apathetic attitudes, and unloving approaches. Among the other dross or dreck you could root out is any clutter that’s making familiar environments feel oppressive. By the way, fellow Cancerian, this should be .fun. If it’s not, you’re doing it wrong.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): My goals right now are to inspire you in the following three ways: 1. to

be full of love for your daily life; 2. to adore yourself exactly as you are; 3. to shed any numbness or boredom you feel and replace them with alert aliveness. To help you in this exalted effort, I offer the inspiration of three quotes. 1. “The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson. 2. “The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” –Eden Phillpotts. 3. “I have the mysterious feeling of seeing for the first time something I have always known.” –Bernardo Bertolucci.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming

weeks, I hope you avoid sucking up to egotistical manipulators. Please also refrain from being an unappreciated beast of burden and a half-willing pawn in boring games. If you are interested in paying off karmic debts, make sure they are yours, not anyone else’s. If you plan to work hard to lay the foundation for a future liberation, get a guarantee that YOU will be one of the liberated people. PS: I’m fine with you doing unselfish things as long as they will also have selfish benefits.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): One of the great maladies affecting modern people is the atrophy of the soul. It’s related to another affliction: the apathy of the soul. A key contributor to these misfortunes is the entertainment industry. Its shallow and artificial stimuli are engineered to overfeed our egos, leaving our poor souls malnourished.

Please note that I have no problem with our egos.

They are an important part of our make-up and are essential for healthy functioning. But it's a shame they hog all the glory and sustenance. Now here’s my climactic message for you, Libra: It's high time to celebrate a holiday I call Nurture the Soul. Make it last at least three weeks.

Homework: Identify three actions you will take to excite, cherish, and enhance your soul.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In myth and legend, pregnancies don’t always begin with two humans having sexual communion. The well-known story of the Virgin Mary tells us she was impregnated when the Holy Spirit, disguised as a dove, whispered in her ear. The Roman goddess Juno conceived her son Mars solely with the help of an enchanted lily flower. The Greek hero Attis germinated inside his virgin mother Nana after she placed a pomegranate in her lap. This might sound outlandish, but I foresee you having a metaphorically comparable experience. Do you believe in the possibility of being fertilized by miraculous magic or a divine spirit? Might you be dramatically awakened or inspired by a very subtle influence? I think it will happen even if you don’t believe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian computer scientist Grace Hopper (1906–1992) wrote, "The most damaging phrase in the language is: ‘It’s always been done that way.’” I will expand on that wisdom. The most obvious meaning is that we risk ignoring our individualized needs and suppressing our creative inspirations if we mindlessly conform to the habits of society.

But it's equally important not to mindlessly repeat our own longstanding ways of doing things. Maybe they were brilliant and appropriate in the past, but there's no guarantee they will always be so. In conclusion, Sagittarius, I recommend you rebel against your own personal "it’s always been done that way" as well as everyone else's.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Being in love is as desirable for you Capricorns as it is for everyone else. You may be less open and dramatic than the rest of us in expressing your yearnings, but they are still a driving force. Here’s an important point: Even if you are not constantly chattering to others about your urges to give and receive intimate care, it’s crucial that you acknowledge them to yourself. To keep your soul healthy, you must be in close touch with this core fuel. You must love your need for love. Now is an excellent time to deepen your appreciation for these truths.

Homework: Read and hear free excerpts from my new book: https://tinyurl.com/BraveBliss

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re we ever too young or ever too old to ponder, in our own way, why we’re here? Life seems long sometimes. Sometimes, not so long. Regardless, it’s all we have, so let’s do our best to do it the best we can.

Could I have chosen three weightier topics for today’s message?

Probably not.

A few weeks ago, Grandmother (almost 92 years old) our son-in-law’s grandmother, passed away. Her last days were mostly peaceful. Family from Texas to Alaska, and all around Central Oregon showed up to shower her with their love-filled gratitude and goodbyes.

The most poignant moment for me happened just a few hours after Grandmother passed…I’ll get to that later.

When Wendy and I arrived, Grandmother was lying on her bed in the living room of her devoted daughter Donna and son-in-law Ron. We knew this would be her final day. The family gathered.

Each person took their turn at standing or sitting beside beloved Grandmother.

That was the name everyone called her, but she was also a mother, great-grandmother and the dear family elder for all of us who gathered.

Nothing formal. We chatted, laughed, cried, told stories, ate wonderful food (as always) and a lot of hugging. Grandmother, eyes closed, lying on her back, was inhaling and exhaling slowly.

This was life, death and love, all peacefully interwoven in the living room of life. Truly a blessing to be able to say goodbye, each in our own way.

Life is different for each and every one of us. So is death. Love, too. We each write our own stories with the help of our creator, our co-writers and editors.

When we gather and vulnerably share our stories, our souls connect deeply. Sharing our personal stories with trusted comrades, personal guides and sometimes even strangers, is one of life’s most powerful love medicines. Too many things in today’s world function to separate us from ourselves and each other, either by design or by our misuse.

Grandmother and Granddad married at ages 17 and 18, and in 1960, traveled north to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation in Central Oregon. They were on a mission sponsored by the Southern Baptist Church. Granddad was the pastor. Grandmother’s role was mother of their three daughters and also to everyone else who came into their home.

What was the mission they were on?

Some might disagree, but knowing them as I have been blessed to have known them, their mission was to bring as much love and inner peace as possible into the hearts and souls of every person they touched. All that had to be accomplished while they were the Anglo outsiders in a foreign land. Blessedly, they were loved and accepted by the Warm Springs residents, because they loved and accepted them.

Grandmother and Granddad spent 33 years doing their best to be as loving as they could with each other, their children and everyone else. Patience, kindness, generosity, manual labor, cattle herding and also, along the way, some teaching and preaching.

Did they know what they were getting themselves into when they signed up for their mission?

You know the answer.

Do any of us really know what we sign up for when we arrive on our job? The job, of course, being life. All the while knowing, somewhere in our heads, there will be a final curtain.

In my book club that has been meeting for 20 years, I mentioned that the title of my upcoming message was “Life, Death…and Love.” There was a thoughtful pause. Jim, one of our members who is going through some challenging end-of-life issues in his family, spoke up, “Aren’t they all part of one thing?” There was a longer pause.

A new friend I met at a Bend Park and Recreation facility recently started a men’s group. Just four of us, so far.

Two of these new buddies are in their 80s, then a wise, young 65-year-old fellow and me. All of us are dedicated to keep learning and loving as best we can till our clocks stop ticking.

Back to Grandmother and the most poignant moment I promised you.

She took her last breaths the next morning around 7am. A few hours later, my daughter Jessie and granddaughter Lyza came to say their goodbyes. Lyza, who recently turned seven, walked over to Grandmother in her loving, curious way. She opened up Grandmother’s eye lids and patted her cheeks. Then gently laid down by her side. For a long period of time, Lyza was in a trance just looking calmly at this special person who was a huge part of her young life, and will be forever more.

Life, death…and love.

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as the idea of sharing a home with loved ones like your grandparents, parents, or other relatives crossed your mind? If so, you’re not alone. More buyers are choosing to go this route and buy a multi-generational home. Here’s a look at some of the top reasons why, to see if a home like this may be right for you, too. tock Why Buyers Are OpteS ob Ad ing for Multi-Generational Living According to the National Association of Realtors, two of the top reasons buyers are opting for multi-generational homes today have to do with affordability.

First-time buyers are focused most on cost savings – with 28% saying this was a key reason for them. By pooling their resources with others, they can share financial responsibilities like mortgage payments, utilities, and more to make homeownership more affordable. This is especially helpful for those firsttime homebuyers who may be finding it tough to afford a home on their own in today’s market.

Buyers are also turning to multi-generational homes so they can more easily afford their dream home. Both firsttime (28%) and repeat buyers (18%) chose to live with others so they could buy a larger home. When everyone

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