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What a week we’ve had! If you’re a snow rider, then you’ve probably enjoyed the arrival of our big dump of the white stuff. But those cold temps have brought plenty of difficulty for people all around the state – so if you’re reading this, I hope you’ve stayed safe and warm throughout this time. This week’s feature might help you set your sights on some fun travel days to come, with a story about the expansion of the electric car charging network in the state, and our fun exploration of what it’s like to travel to some classic Oregon destinations in an electric vehicle. Meanwhile, we have an update on the opening of Redmond’s managed camp, called Oasis Village, as well as a roundup of local chocolate donuts (and not just any chocolate!) and a preview of an upcoming concert in the woods. That’s just the start of what’s inside — thanks for reading!

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ook on NextDoor or another lively community forum and you’re likely to see plenty of talk about the Bend City Council and what it is or is not doing at the present time. People tend to have a lot to say about the running of our local city government, and sometimes those opinions are downright wrong or ill-informed. While it’s true that the Bend City Council does have a lot of discretion in approving things like tax breaks for developers or an increase in your water and sewer bill, locals sometimes overlook one of the bodies of government that also holds sway over our lives: the county commission.

The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, in fact, is responsible for decisions that affect the entire county and not just those who live in Bend.

They oversee the sheriff’s department, the health department and their own set of county roads and county borders – and that’s just a small fraction of what goes on under their umbrella.

From that point of view, we think it makes a whole lot of sense to take another look at the size of that commission, and whether the current number of commissioners — three — is adequate for the needs of one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Right now, a local business owner is gathering signatures in an effort to get a measure on the local ballot to increase the size of the commission from three to five.

At first glance – given that the commission oversees so much important work for local citizens — this proposal appears to be something we would support. Right now, we see a county commission that’s trying to tackle a number of real-world, present-day issues. They

have, rather reluctantly in the past several years, begun to take on their part in addressing houselessness in our area. Overseeing the county’s behavioral and mental health needs could be a commissioner’s job all in itself.

And then there are the needs around transportation, public safety and land use that always crop up. What’s more, a larger commission could result in a more balanced bloc of commissioners whose ideologies won’t necessarily get in the way of getting things done, as can sometimes be the case currently.

Over at the Bend City Council, seven councilors ponder some of these same issues on behalf of the residents of the city of Bend. Increasing the number of people on the county commission to a number closer to that is an idea worth exploring if it leads to a more efficient government at the county level.

Right now, the notion of increasing the number of commissioners is only an idea on a piece of paper that locals need to sign to help to elevate this issue to one we can vote on. If organizers gather enough signatures to put this on the ballot, we’d expect that the next step will be a more robust discussion about the pros and cons of increasing the commission. While we’re a tentative “yes” on the notion of increasing the number of commissioners, what we’re advocating for right now is that everyone sign the petition to elevate this topic to the next level and get it on the ballot. From there, we hope to see a robust community discussion of what it all means, how much it’s going to cost, and what we as taxpayers will get out of this proposed expansion of local government.

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GUEST OPINION: CROSSING THE CENTERLINE...

BOTH LITERALLY AND FIGURATIVELY

chassis structure of my Sprinter saved me from serious injury, or even death.

Here's my concern. I can say with confidence that on every trip up to the mountain I experience someone driving recklessly, either passing in challenging conditions or speeding. And it’s getting worse as our Bend population grows.

More trips to mountain, therefore more individuals attempting to get to, or down the mountain faster, selflessly putting others at risk. At best on this 19-mile stretch of highway you might be able to shave 4 or 5 minutes off your drive time by passing or driving at unsafe speeds. Do the math. I would assume you’d rather be recreating on the mountain than spending the day in E.R. followed by exasperating days of paperwork and phone calls with your insurance company.

In this divided and chaotic world in which we live I find my recent experience an opportunity to challenge others to look beyond self-interest to create a safer commute to Bachelor. Mother Nature has finally given us the winter we all wished for, therefore let’s not squander this gift with reckless driving.

—Ron Penner-Ash lives in Bend.

RE: IS TOM MCCALL’S VISION COMING TRUE? OPINION, 1/4 Tom McCall, Hector McPherson and all the other great Oregonians who gave us our far sighted and universally heralded (except perhaps by the real estate industries) land use planning platform SB100 (1973) are probably rolling over in their graves (young ingrates they are no doubt mumbling). For a publication that claims to espouse sustainability, environmental stewardship and livable communities to trash their singular work was somewhat shocking to me. To lay the blame on them for the mess we are in today due to overdevelopment,

poor planning and encouraging and subsidizing population movement to Oregon is a gross misunderstanding. Or was it? Your editorial could have been written by the developers, homebuilders and realtors. Maybe it was. You hit all their decades old well used buzzwords: "NIMBY", "Drawbridge mentality", "it's about jobs and the economy".

You forgot "close the gate behind you".

It's an old tired playbook, believe me.

I'm wondering if this piece was due to a lack of understanding of Oregon history and what real land use planning looks like. Or, perhaps, simple hypocrisy. Or, maybe, just maybe, plain old sucking up to your biggest advertisers.

PS: I recommend "Fire at Eden's Gate: Tom McCall & The Oregon Story

by Brent Walth" for you folks too young or from places too far away to know The Oregon story.

—Dan Puffinberger

BUILDING BELONGING THROUGH WALKING AND BIKING I wanted to echo Mr. Purdy's letter to the editor in the 1/4/24 Source. We've got a lot of great infrastructure. Thanks to everyone who has created all these spaces for bikes!

Along those same lines, we have spent tens upon tens of millions of dollars on something else...sidewalks.

Yet, whenever I'm walking to a grocery store, there aren't too many if any others walking on them. In general, the state of sidewalk use seems pretty

similar to the state of bike use.

However, let's think in terms of solutions. Instead of us individually feeling like someone just added another item to our overloaded individual to-do list, let's think about how we can turn walking and biking into communal activities.

Let's think about how bike- or walkto-workday can be done with friends, neighbors, co-workers and others.

When people see individuals doing something alone (like me, the lone walker going to Fred Meyer), that's not enticing. But if people see a group of five people laughing and walking to pick up some more milk, that sends a very different message.

So I encourage everyone to grab a neighbor or think how your business can make the next company luncheon walkable/bikeable. Because doing so can create a sense of belonging, validate all the time and money put into bike lanes and sidewalks, and create a next wonderful phase in the culture of Bend's community.

—Jim Tolles

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The impact was violent. Under sunny skies at 11:43 am on January 5 on my way up to Mt. Bachelor, a spinning Ford F-350 coming down the mountain crossed over into my lane at high-speed, plowing into the front driver side of my Sprinter van. I painfully experienced Newton’s 3rd law, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, but unlike my college physics course, I was unable to take notes. Instead, the lesson was visceral, confusing and surreal and more importantly in my opinion… avoidable.

Just seconds before the impact realtime compressed my entire life story, played out in milliseconds. Once my biopic ran its course, I recognized individuals knocking on both my driver’s side window and the passenger side window yelling if I was OK, along with a woman’s voice emitting from the Sprinter’s SOS system to check on my status and assured me emergency vehicles were on the way. This deluge of human concern brought me back to the reality of the situation.

I walked away essentially unscathed.

The airbags deployed flawlessly, cocooning my body into a pillowy state of safety.

I was driving solo and made a last-minute decision not to take our Lab with me.

I shudder to think what might have happened to her. The F-350 ended up in the ditch behind me and the driver walked away. Both vehicles totaled beyond repair.

Obviously, the vehicles can be replaced, but I can’t stop thinking about how the outcome could have been devastating if the impact was head-on or the F-350 had hit multiple vehicles. Without warning from time to time over the past week a mini-reel of the crash plays out in my head featuring the “what ifs?” Gratitude follows to normalize my state of mind. The State Trooper explained to me that the elevated front seats and robust

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Bend Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect

Central Oregon Gives Garners Over $1 Million in Donations

Bend Police identified an armed robbery suspect, 38-year-old Ethan Russell Christensen, and took him into custody on Jan. 16. Bend Police offered a reward for information on the armed robbery suspect on Jan. 12. The robbery took place two days prior at the Red Carpet car wash at approximately 10:45pm.

The victim, who had parked in a car wash bay to clear snow off of his truck, reported that two men parked next to him and approached him. One suspect pointed a gun at him and demanded his wallet and money. After a struggle, the victim was able to enter his truck and drive away. Police identified Christensen as a suspect and located him on Jan. 11 driving eastbound on Arizona Avenue, near Wall Street. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it sped away into oncoming traffic and hit two vehicles. Bend Police found Christensen at the Home 2 Suites hotel.

The Source Weekly’s 2023 Central Oregon Gives campaign, which is known for its end-of year philanthropic efforts, amassed over $1 million in donations for the second consecutive year. Since its first campaign in 2018, the campaign has helped raise nearly $4 million benefiting over 100 local nonprofits.

Over the seven-week campaign, Central Oregon Gives raised $1,028,126 in donations. The top fundraiser this year, and last year’s runner-up, was Saving Grace, a support organization for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, which earned $252,292.

The campaign had a total of 2,723 individual donations, 1,142 of which were under $25.

80,000 "This movein marked an important step in each person's journey to build a better life for themselves, but it is also a symbolic day for Redmond and indeed for all of Oregon."

— Eleanor Bessonette of Oasis Village, from this week's News story, "Remond's Oasis Village Houses 20 Individuals."

Campaign for South Bend Footbridge Accelerates

A Bend Park and Recreation survey showed majority support for a southern Bend pedestrian bridge crossing the Deschutes River. Supporters urge Bend to follow through on the project.

By Julianna LaFollette Connect Bend

—Julianna LaFollette

— The number of electric vehicles registered in Oregon as of September 2023, from this week’s Feature story, “Charged and Ready for Travel.”

Tens of thousands of Oregon homes and businesses remained without power as of Tuesday following a spate of winter weather across the state, and the National Weather Service is warning that the days to come won’t be much easier. Freezing rain was expected to fall across the western part of the state starting Tuesday, snarling roads already covered with significant snow in some areas. Over 50,000 customers were without power as of Tuesday. At least six people have died from cold or falling trees during the recent storms, OPB reported, with two men in Multnomah County suspected of dying from hypothermia. Meanwhile, authorities believe a 38-year-old man in Redmond died from hypothermia after he was pinned between his car and some rocks, OPB reported Tuesday. ODOT is warning people to stay off the roads and avoid unnecessary travel this week as crews work to fix power lines and remove felled trees.

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recent Community Needs Assessment by the Bend Park and Recreation District, measuring the need for parks and recreation services every five years, found significant support for the construction of a footbridge crossing the Deschutes River near the Bend’s southern urban growth boundary.

The results of the survey, discussed at a Jan. 2 BPRD board meeting, found that out of 900 households that participated, 71% of respondents supported the bridge. Another 15% of respondents were neutral and 11% were opposed.

The bridge would connect the Deschutes River Trail on the south end of Bend to the Deschutes National Forest near the Rimrock Trailhead. Proponents of the bridge are using this survey support to, once again, strengthen their campaign for the project.

In 2012, Bend voters approved Bond Measure 9-86, funding three BPRD projects in Bend, including the pedestrian bridge. Over the years, groups have attempted to prevent construction of the bridge.

In 2017, some residents in the Bachelor View Road community attempted to ban the bridge with legislation. In 2018, residents partnered with environmental group, Oregon Wild, to attempt to ban the bridge for a second time, citing foot traffic near homes and environmental concerns.

The bill, which would have barred

any person, public body or local service district from building a bridge on the Deschutes River within certain areas of the Deschutes River Scenic Waterway, ultimately fell through. In 2019, BPRD deprioritized the project, but did not cancel it. Now, supporters hope to get it back on people’s radar.

“Bend residents have affirmed the footbridge at every opportunity,” echoed Royce Kallerud, executive director of Connect Bend, a community group formed to advocate for the project. “We voted for it in 2012. BPRD’s 2017 survey showed similarly overwhelming support, and today we learned that that support hasn’t changed one iota. Everywhere we go residents support this project passionately.”

BPRD Vice Chair Nathan Hovekamp also shared his support at the Jan. 2 meeting, calling for action on the project.

“I personally intend to work towards elevating that (the footbridge) in terms of priority on the Capital Improvement Plan,” said Hovekamp.

“We have not gotten, in my memory on this board, more input on any particular issue. The community has spoken, folks, the jury is in. We need to move forward on that project.”

According to Brent Stinski with Connect Bend, the U.S. Forest Service, which currently owns the land where the proposed bridge would go, would have to take the first step in making this project happen.

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Pacific Power Increases Rates, Citing Rising Costs and Wildfire Mitigation

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Redmond’s Oasis Village Houses 20 Individuals

A new transitional housing development welcomed 20 previously homeless individuals to its heated bedroom shelters

By Julianna LaFollette Hayden Homes

Pacific has the power to raise electricity rates for customers this year.

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n Jan. 9, the Oregon Public Utility Commission announced that Pacific Power, which serves approximately 618,000 customers in Oregon, will increase rates for customers in 2024. New rates account for rising power costs, increased volatility in the Western electricity market and costs for wildfire mitigation actions taken by the company.

Residential customers can expect to see, on average, a 12.9% increase in rates. Single-family residences using the standard 900 kilowatts an hour per month, will see their monthly bills increase by $14.92.

While the increased cost of purchasing power accounted for most of the rising rates, wildfire prevention efforts resulted in a 2.1% overall increase in rates, according to Simon Gutierrez, PacifiCorp’s senior communications specialist. These expenses include anything from grid hardening, installing and replacing equipment to lower the chances of spark and ignitions and vegetation management, removing vegetation from around power lines to prevent interference in high winds.

According to Gutierrez, the rate increase is lower than the nationwide spike in energy prices. “We take our obligation to meet the needs of our

customers seriously and understand that a price increase is never welcome news. We are committed to delivering reliable power in an inflationary environment that has pushed power costs higher,” said Gutierrez in an email.

“New factors – including extreme weather events and changing economic conditions – are raising the costs of providing electric service.”

In early December, PacifiCorp, the parent company of the Oregon electric utility Pacific Power, agreed to pay out $299 million in a settlement agreement with 463 plaintiffs impacted by the 2020 Archie Creek fire in southern Oregon. The lawsuits claimed that by not turning off power to its equipment, Pacific Power helped start or grow the Archie Creek wildfire.

Later that same month, PacifiCorp announced it had reached a $250 million settlement with 10 timber companies to resolve a lawsuit related to the Archie Creek Complex Fire.

“We recognize how difficult it is for families and businesses to adjust to higher bills, and we encourage them to seek out help through energy efficiency programs that reduce usage and rate discount programs to address communities facing high energy burdens,” said Megan Decker, PUC Chair.

Home is sweeter than ever for the houseless individuals who were able to move into Redmond's Oasis Village.

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asis Village, a transitional housing village in Redmond, opened its doors to its first 20 previously houseless residents on Jan. 10. The village is located near the Redmond airport and offers individuals their own 100-square-foot heated “bedroom shelter,” featuring a bed, a closet, a desk and storage. Oasis plans to expand to 34 shelters within the next year.

The village has a community building for residents with showers, bathrooms, laundry, a kitchen and access to internet and mail service. Other property amenities include a pet area, a community garden and RV/trailer storage.

“It will take all of us working together, through strong public-private partnerships, to see progress for our unhoused neighbors,” read a statement from Gov. Tina Kotek in a press release. “Oasis Village is a great example of addressing the crisis to help folks achieve housing stability.”

The low-barrier shelter originally broke ground in early October, but plans for the development have been underway for years. According to Eleanor Bessonette, the executive director of Oasis Village, it started to come together when it received just under $1 million of the governor’s emergency funds.

The local government, along with other agencies, nonprofits and

businesses partnered to move the project along. Additional grants and fundraising enabled the construction to start, with some individuals contributing more than $65,000 to help cover costs.

“This move-in marked an important step in each person’s journey to build a better life for themselves, but it is also a symbolic day for Redmond and indeed for all of Oregon,” said Bessonette. Individuals living in the village are given access to case management and wraparound services to help with a variety of needs, from substance abuse help to job training.

Hayden Homes, which helped with the development, also partnered with Heart of Oregon Corps and Redmond High School CTE to build the shelters – a way for students to help reduce the construction workforce shortage that’s exacerbating the housing crisis, according to a press release.

“The partners on this project worked in tandem with a unified goal to transform this vacant property into a village in eight months,” said Deb Flagan, the vice president of community engagement with Hayden Homes. “We are thrilled to welcome these new residents home to Oasis Village and into a safe and warm place for the winter.”

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de incendios forestales dieron como resultado un aumento general de las tarifas de un 2.1%.

Según Gutierrez, el aumento en las tarifas es menor que el incremento de precios de la luz a nivel nacional. A principios de diciembre, Pacific Corp, la empresa matriz de la compañía de luz de Oregon Pacific Power, acordo pagar $299 millones t en un acuerdo de liquidación con 463 partes demandantes afectadas por el incendio en el sur de Oregon de Archie Creek en 2020. Los demandantes alegaron que al no cortar la luz y sus equipos, Pacific Power ayudó a activar y hacer crecer el incendio forestal de Archie Creek.

Ese mismo mes, Pacific Corp anunció que había llegado a un acuerdo de $250 millones t con 10 compañías madereras para resolver una demanda relacionada con el incendio de Archie Creek Complex.

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El albergue de acceso fácil comenzó a contruirse en octubre, pero los planes para su desarrollo han estado en marcha por años. Según Eleanor Bessonette, directora ejecutiva de Oasis Village, comenzó a tomar forma el proyecto cuando recibió poco menos de $1 millón de dólares por parte los fondos de emergencia de la gobernación.

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l 9 de enero, la Comisión de Servicios Públicos de Oregon anunció que en 2024 Pacific Power, que brinda servicios a aproximadamente 618,000 clientes en Oregon aumentará las tarifas a los clientes. Las nuevas tarifas explican el aumento de los costos de la luz, la mayor volatilidad en el mercado de electricidad del Oeste y los costos de los incendios forestales así como las acciones tomadas por la compañía para la reducción.

Los clientes residenciales pueden ver, en promedio, un aumento en las tárifas del 12.9%. Las casas unifamiliares que utilizan 900 kilowatts por hora estándar al mes, verán el aumento de unos $14.92 en sus recibos mensuales.

Según Simon Gutierrez, especialista en comunicaciones de Pacific Corp, si bien el aumento del costo del poder adquisitivo representó la mayor parte del aumento de las tarifas, los esfuerzos para la prevención

l 10 de enero, Oasis Village, una vivienda transitoria en Redmond abrió sus puertas a las 20 primeras personas que antes no constaban de un hogar. Oasis Village está localizado cerca del aeropuerto de Redmond y ofrece a las personas su propia “habitación albergue” de 100 pies cuadrados que incluye calefacción, una cama, un armario, un escritorio y un espacio para almacenar. Oasis planea expandir el lugar a 34 albergues durante el próximo año.

Oasis Village dispone de regaderas, baños, lavandería, cocina y acceso a internet y a servicio de correo postal. Otros servicios incluyen un área para mascotas, un huerto comunitario y un espacio para remolques y coches caravana.

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With very few chargers along this route, more ports coming to the City of Burns in 2024 will increase availability.

Bend - Crane Hot Springs: 151 miles.

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Sunriver

Stops with chargers on this route, like Sunriver and Crater Lake, will have more charging ports in 2024.

Bend - Crater Lake: 137 miles.

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Crater Lake Fort Klamath All charging icons indicate areas with Level 2-3 chargers

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Charged and Ready for Travel

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regon has a goal of reaching 250,000 electric vehicles by 2025. In September 2023, there were 80,000 registered electric vehicles in Oregon, according to Oregon Department of Transportation Public Affairs Specialist Matt Noble. To help reach this goal, ODOT is attempting to incentivize the use of EVs by increasing access to chargers, making EV trips easier.

ODOT’s new Community Charging Rebates Program will add nearly 370 new public EV charging ports across the state in 2024. Up to $7 million will go toward installing Level 2 EV charging stations, particularly in public parking sites and multi-family housing.

“We really tried to target gaps in our EV charging infrastructure with the program,” said Noble. Filling these gaps means expanding access to EV chargers in rural areas and underserved communities, reducing barriers and anxieties attached to purchasing an EV. EVs continue to grow in Oregon, with the state’s EV registrations quadrupling in the last five years, according to an Oregon Department of Energy Biennial Report released in September 2023. Oregon’s EV growth rate has remained around 32% since 2017.

To achieve Oregon’s goal of 250,000 EVs by 2025, the state would need an average growth rate of 58.7, almost double the current rate. According to the report, increased EV adoption hinges on the installation of charging infrastructure. However, several factors continue to create hesitancy around making the switch.

Electric Vehicle Obstacles According to Noble, certain issues that come along with owning an EV may cause some anxieties for people on the fence. Aside from affordability, one of the biggest factors is EV charger availability – a term Noble called “range anxiety.” This is when individuals worry that there won’t be a charger available during their trip or at their location.

An equally prominent and accurate fear that ODOT has heard from many drivers involves broken chargers.

While charging stations exist, and some people might be confident their EV can reach it, the issue is now becoming whether the charger will be working when they arrive. While a rural area or road may have a few chargers along the route, they may not work, and it’s often impossible for people to know.

“I think charger up-time, and how often they’re actually able to serve electricity to vehicles, can be really challenging,” said Noble. “There’s a myriad of ways that they can break, and we have thousands of them in the state.”

The weather in Oregon is a contributing factor to maintenance issues. Cold temperatures, wind and rain can all take a major toll on chargers, said Noble, especially for those sitting outside in an uncovered area.

A shortage of parts and workers also causes strain, leaving charging points unmaintained. Since COVID, service providers, and those who maintain their own EV charging network, have had trouble finding and obtaining replacement parts. Other industry problems

include fewer people to service the chargers, resulting in fewer people maintaining a wide geographic area.

“Range anxiety and charging anxiety are a really big thing — I have it myself,” said Aleksandra Evert, a program manager II with Forth Mobility, a Portland-based nonprofit advancing electric mobility. “The way that ODOT has structured this program is that there’s a really big maintenance component to it. So that’s one important thing…making sure that if somebody comes to the chargers, that it’s available and online.”

Better Charging Infrastructure Over the next five years, Oregon leaders hope to navigate some of these issues and fears through the Community Charging Rebate Program, increasing the number of EV chargers along major roads and within Oregon communities. The program also reimburses private and public investments in chargers.

The additional charging ports getting built across Oregon in 2024 will be placed in several different areas. In Deschutes County alone, the program will add 34 additional charging ports. The charging ports will focus particularly on public parking sites and multi-family housing. The program looks at specific areas within rural or underserved communities – areas lacking in EV infrastructure.

“I’m really excited to continue to work with ODOT on round two because I really think that it’s helping communities who are typically left behind have access to this technology, and that’s really exciting,” said Evert.

Other destinations receiving these charging ports include attractions like ski areas, hotels on the coast and bigger cities, making road trips less nerve-wracking. The charging areas, according to Noble, are often places where vehicles tend to spend more time. Parking lots near shopping centers, main streets, parks or other attractions often make for ideal charging points.

Electric vehicle charging ports range in type, determining how people can charge their EVs and how long it will take. A level one charger, the weakest of the three, is the only EV charging port that can be plugged into a typical grounded outlet. This type of charger, ideal for overnight charging, simply requires the charging cables that come with an EV but takes about two to three days to fully charge.

A level two charger, the most common, is the preferred all-electric car charger for all situations. This charging port requires a special outlet and can be placed at home stations or in public. “They are not as high powered as the next step up, but they are very cost effective when the vehicles spend a lot of time there.

Level two will charge most EVs in six to eight hours,” said Noble. A level three charger, also known as a DEC Fast Charger, is the fastest of the three and can charge an EV in less than an hour.

The chargers will sit in these areas to allow people enough time to charge their cars, given the fact that they’ll all be Level 2 chargers.

All-Around Improvements In addition to the community charging rebate program, other programs encouraging EVs will increase the availability of chargers in Oregon. Adopt a Charger and EV manufacturer Rivian recently installed charging stations at eight day-use state parks across the state.

“Prior to this project taking off, we didn’t have any dedicated charging stations at state parks,” said Jo Niehaus, policy advisor for Oregon Parks and Recreation.

This program is the first of its kind in state parks to increase accessibility in recreation areas.

According to Niehaus, OPRD had been getting questions from the public regarding dedicated charging stations at state parks. “The opportunity to partner came at a really good time,” said Niehaus. “We’ve been seeing a lot of use from them.”

“As more used electric vehicles, without these extra-long ranges, come to the market, it’s critical that we’re able to make sure that all of our parks are accessible, and that people are not traveling to our parks and getting stranded because they can’t charge and be able to move on to their next destination.”

The official partnership kicked off in March 2022.

Since it’s a pilot project, Niehaus said it’s not enough to cover the full need she is seeing in the field. “We’re getting a lot of requests all the time. People would like to see dedicated charging stations in campgrounds,” said Niehaus. “There’s definitely a want and an ask to increase electrification in our parks, and this pilot project really helps us look into that and helps us strategically plan for the long run.”

Oregon is receiving $52 million over the next five years from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, a federally funded program adding fast chargers in all 50 states. The program is estimated to develop or upgrade about 50 fast charging stations in the state.

The stations from this program must be no farther than 50 miles apart from each other and must be located within 1 mile of an interstate or highway exit, increasing the ease of EV charging on road trips. Oregon roads receiving NEVI funding in 2024 include Interstate 5, south of Eugene, Interstate 205 and U.S. Highway 97.

While the most recent statistic suggests that Oregon had about 80,000 registered EVs in September, Noble believes there are likely more. Oregon has about 1000 new registered EVs a month and a growing number of EVs over the last couple of years, according to Noble, indicating that more people are considering an EV for their next vehicle.

“It may be difficult to hit that goal, but I think the positive news is that we are seeing accelerated adoption rates and every year we have more chargers of all different levels,” said Noble. In the next couple of years, people will see more chargers and when people have that perception that an EV can work for them, they can parlay that into a purchase down the road.”

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

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.

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

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

8-10pm. Free.

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

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

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

High Desert Music Hall Lilli Worona and

John Shipe Lilli Worona and John Shipe at the lodge for a free show. Original tunes and some favorites to accompany for a folk Americana evening. Food trucks and craft cocktails and drinks available. Lounge opens at 4pm for Happy Hour!

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Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

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M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

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

Pour House Grill Last Call Trivia Wednes-

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Rosie Bareis Campus Voices Rising Community Choir - Open Sessions Join and be delighted by the beautiful sound made together, all voices welcome. Songs taught by ear. Try an open session for free. Web-search “Voices Rising Winter Series Bend” for details. 6:30-8pm.

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

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Redmond VFW Hall Equine JeoparTy With

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Bar, potluck and prizes. Registration required, contribute what you want. 5:30-8:30pm.

River’s Place Critical Blues Band Bringing classic blues covers to the stages of Central Oregon. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Greg Rekus and Tim Holehouse Global touring musician Tim Holehouse brings experimental acoustic sounds. For the past 16 years, Tim has been one of the hardest working in the industry, traveling the globe, touring throughout the UK, US, Canada, Europe and beyond. His touring adventures have brought influences to his sound today. Greg Rekus is Canadian folk-punk-one-man-band from Winnipeg. 7-9pm. $10.

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 Live Music Series fea-

turing Fluffalove Live Music is coming to downtown Bend every Thursday, kicking things off with Fluffalove. A local musical duo that specializes primarily in seventies rock ‘n’ roll covers. 7-9pm. Free.

The Capitol 3rd Thursday Latin Night! 3rd

Thursday Latin Night at The Capitol brings the hottest Latin spice to Bend! Beginning Salsa lesson at 7:30pm with Victoria of Bend Dance, then Salsa and Bachata hits from 8-10pm. Total newbies welcome! At 10pm DJ Cruz takes over with reggaetón, merengue, cumbia and banda!

Bring your sexiness! Third Thursday of every month, 7:30pm-2am. $5.

The Lot Skinny Dennis Skinny Dennis is an acoustic duo comprised of Bill Sterling on guitar and vocals and Rodney Toogood on bass and vocals. Classic rock tunes, ‘80s indie pop, singer-songwriter stylings and original songs propel Skinny Dennis’ sound! 6-8pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series: Jeffrey Silverstein Fireside Show This week Jeffrey Silverstein will be sharing some tunes! RSVP required for overnight lodging guests to claim complimentary seats. 6-8pm. $10.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Red NOT Chili Peppers Combining nostalgic hits, full throttle energy and virtuosic performances, the Red Nots channel the raging party. 7-11:59pm. $15.

Billy and the Box Kid hails from Bend and specializes in high-energy bluegrass with a hint of south country blues. Fri., Jan. 19, 8pm at the Domino Room.

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Silver Moon Brewing Helga and Jackrat A night of folk/punk rock and roll with Bend band Helga and Jackrat. 7-10pm. $10.

The Belfry Sunny War and Chris Pierce An amazing night of music with folk-punk musician Sunny War and multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter, Chris Pierce. 7-10pm. $20.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour Monster Energy Presents: SkiiTour - A fun-loving DJ/production duo from Whistler, Canada, are known for an upbeat “feelgood house music that keeps the vibe groovy” 7-11pm. $18.

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.

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The Domino Room Boot Juice and Billy and

the Box Kid Midtown Events brings you Boot Juice with special guest Billy and the Box Kid at The Domino Room in Bend Friday, Jan. 19! Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. This is an all-ages show. 8pm-Midnight. $15.

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

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

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Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Ore-

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M&J Tavern Live Music by Almost Come listen to the band, Almost, lay down some covers of the best music from the ‘70s to the ‘90s. Guaranteed to get your body moving! 9pm-Midnight. Free.

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Glen and Friends An epic gathering featuring Watkins Glen with special guest Jarrod Donatelli.

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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.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Hot Box: Intimate Show with Big Talent Craft Kitchen and Brewery is one of Bend’s most intimate venues.

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Bring those $1 bills and let’s raise the temperature together. 21+, strong content expected.

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Craft Kitchen and Brewery Ball Pit Comedy Throw ball pit balls at comedians as they perform. Buckets of balls will be on the table, ready for you to lob whenever you like. Featuring Jasmine Rogers, Anthony Poponi, Addison Hubley and Dillon Kolar. 21+ strong content expected. 8-9:30pm. $10.

Crux Fermentation Project Sidney Joseph Sidney Joseph plays rock and soul infused with the blues. 5-7pm. Free.

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Northside Bar & Grill The HWY 97 Band An amazing night of classic rock! 8-11pm. Free.

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Open Space Event Studios Bend Institute Of Comedy: Improv 500 Come see the very best Oregon has to offer in live comedy improvisation while supporting the Shepherd’s House Women and Children’s Center. Bring your donation items to the theater on the night of the show. Bend Institute of Comedy presents a completely improvised show featuring founder John Breen of Portlandia, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Leverage, Wendy and Lucy, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, and the Alpha Team, a group comprised of John’s advanced students at the Bend Institute of Comedy. 7:30-9pm. $20.

River’s Place The Jazz Folks Led by Fusion drummer, Dave Wentworth, the Jazz Folks light up the stage with funky guitar based jazz.

Scott Johnson on guitar, Brooks Barnet on trumpet and Tom Freedman on bass. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Nine to Fyah and The Rusty Frets A night of live reggae music.

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Silver Moon Brewing Call Down Thunder Call Down Thunder brings an incredible tribute to the Grateful Dead. 7-10pm. $10.

Volcanic Theatre Pub DMVU and Toadface Better known by his musical alias DMVU, Denver-based producer Matthew Phillpot-Jones continues to etch his own indelible mark into the future of electronic music. 7-11:59pm. $18.

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Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists.

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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.

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

Lone Pine Coffee Roasters Robot Mushroom Bend local band Robot Mushroom performs its first official show at Lone Pine Coffee Jan. 21, doors open 6pm show starts at 6:30pm. Illuminating lyrical intention from a soulful folk acoustic trio. Free.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia

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

River’s Place Bekkah McAlvage With a command of country, folk and indie elements, Bekkah McAlvage infuses her music with echoes of forests, rolling hills and the untamed spirit of the outlaw country troubadour. 5-7pm. Free.

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

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Unity Spiritual Community of Central Oregon Voices Rising Community Choir - Open Sessions Join and be delighted by the beautiful sound made together, all voices welcome. Songs taught by ear. Try an open session for free. Websearch “Voices Rising Winter Series Bend” for details. 2:30-4pm.

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Desert Dwellers Navigating the confluence of progressive rock, livetronica, jazz and jam, Paradosio’s appeal as a crossover act has amassed a fan base across North America. 7-11pm. $30.

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

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!

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

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic

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

Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions.

7-8:30pm. Free.

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

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

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

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

23 Tuesday Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8pm at The Cellar! Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Shine Your Light (Open Mic) Every 2nd and

4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm.

Hosted by Zac. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All art welcome! Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Story-

tellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. If you wish to perform sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Head Games

Trivia Night Live multi-media trivia every other Tuesday at Crosscut Warming Hut No. 5, Bend. Free to play, win prizes, teams up to 6. Please arrive early for best seats. Every other Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Portland-founded reggae band Nine to Fyah has shared the stage with Prezident Brown, Indubious and more. The group blends a socially conscious flow with a distinct American-reggae sound, enjoy the show on Sat., Jan. 20, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

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.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win and support a local nonprofit organization. Cards $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.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Slothrust with Weakened Friends There’s cover songs, and then there’s the many ways Leah Wellbaum and Will Gorin have flipped some favorite tracks over the past 15 years. 7pm. $18.

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.

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

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

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing

Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.

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.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

Sexy Salsa Classes Bring your date or

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia

MUSIC

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

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm.

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

Belly Dance Foundations All levels class

will expand anyone’s movement language and dance passion. 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. 17, 24, 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.

Bend Dance Project Adult Drop-in Dance Class Join Bend Dance Project for

weekly adult intermediate level drop-in class.

Rotating teachers and styles include contemporary, street jazz, modern and theater dance.

Friendly supportive atmosphere. Fridays, 12:151:45pm. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-541-728-1063. dancevelocity@live.com. $10 donation.

come find one. Salsa is easier than you think, no partner necessary. 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!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in.

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

Temple Tribal Fusion Dance Includes Tribal Belly Dance, traditional sacred dances, yoga, fitness, dance drills, choreography to expand your movement language and build strength, grace, agility, confidence in a heart-centered, world-class learning environment. Join for fun, a great workout, or perform in the dance company. Mixed level classes give something for everyone, from newbies to advanced dancers. All levels warmly welcomed!

Learn more at http://www.templetribalfusion. com/dance-bend Mondays, 5-6:15pm. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend. $20.

EVENTS

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FILM EVENTS

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets This event is in partnership with Deschutes

ARTS + CRAFTS

Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend.com for information on current shows. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm.

Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.

Master Artist David Kreitzer Open Gallery and Studio Join Contemporary

art of Genderless Mothering, a form of social activism that embraces feminism, Black pride and LGBTQIA+ activism. Patterson will share her personal story and introduce attendees to the Human Rights Campaign for a comprehensive overview of America’s state of affairs on LGBTQIA+ issues. Jan. 23, 6-7:30pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7257. cgilbride@ cocc.edu. Free.

Crossing the Cols - Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail Bitterbrush Broads and Bros will

host a presentation by Art Pope and Leslie Kent about crossing the highest passes on Nepal’s Great Himalaya Trail. An audio visual presentation “Crossing the Cols” focuses on crossing Shepani Col at 20,276 feet and West Col at 20,126 feet. Jan. 17, 4-5:30pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: 760-4458653. Ryndaclark@gmail.com. $10 donation.

Dive into the Hive: Explore the World of High Desert Bees Join Oregon Natu-

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

ral Desert Association for a captivating online presentation delving into the diverse species of bees thriving in Oregon’s high desert. This visual presentation combines detailed photographs showcasing desert bees with insights into the pollination habits, lifestyles and ecology. Jan. 23, 6:30-7:30pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 503-7031006. onda@onda.org.

Reflection, Anticipation and Release - A Year Book Looking ahead to a brand new

Family Caregiving in the U.S.: Research, Policy and Future Directions

2024, what better way to welcome it than to hand-make a beautiful little book? With plenty of guidance, utilize watercolor, collage, and Earth elements in its creation. In the end, you’ll have built a perfect vessel for reflection and intention.

Led by Sondra Holtzman. Jan. 21, 12:30-2:30pm.

Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-3713. hello@ pomegranate-home.com. $95.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Addressing Sex Trafficking in Our Community Learn the dynamics of sex traf-

ficking, including risk factors and vulnerabilities seen most often in victims. The primary goals of this training is to build empathy for survivors of sex trafficking, instill ownership of this issue’s presence in the community, and to provide some action steps. Presented by the at:project Jan. 17, 5:30-6:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Caregiving is a major public health issue in the U.S. Review the nature of the caregiving experience, its impact on family/friends, etc.

Presented by Dr. Richard Schulz for the Sisters Science Club. Adults $5 at the door, teachers and students free. Jan. 23, 7-8:30pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. Contact: 503-936-9790. scienceinsisters@gmail.com. $5.

Money and Mimosas Bend Economy Forum Discuss the vision for Bend’s economic

future. Danetha Doe will moderate a conversation between the City of Bend’s Economic Development Manager Ben Hemson and Envision Bend Board Member/Deschutes Land Trust Director of Development, Sarah Holcombe.

Have your perspective heard as the City of Bend formalizes its economic development plan. To prepare for this event and to ensure a productive conversation, read the “Building an Economy for Everyone” section of the Vision Action Plan released by Envision Bend. Download the digital handbook at this link: https://envisionbend.org/ vision/ Jan. 18, 5:30-7pm. The Haven CoWorking, 1001 Southwest Disk Drive, Bend.

Zipline Facebook

Third Thursday Open Mic at the High Desert Music Hall Spoken word open mic

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

Tribal History/Shared History - Reflection and Storytelling at BJCC Laurie

Danzuka, member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, will share tribal history, impacts on public education, engaging with tribal students/ families and indigenous ways of living. She will share current issues facing tribes and its members, with topics centered around treaties, ceded lands, tribal lifeways, cultural restoration, and language revitalization. Jan. 17, 11am-Noon. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541312-1063. beccar@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan The stunning exhibition, created by the National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, will feature Donovan’s images and videos of wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and on Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Artic. Free with paid admission.

Oct. 21-Feb. 11. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. hhagemeier@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

THEATER

The Last Five Years - Musical From the

new theater that brought you “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Hedwig,” comes the heart-wrenching tale of love, loss and self-discovery in a soul-stirring performance of “The Last Five Years” at The Greenhouse Cabaret. This intimate musical journey promises an evening of exquisite storytelling of the common human experience.

Thu, Jan. 18, 7:30-9pm, Fri, Jan. 19, 7:309:30pm, Sat, Jan. 20, 7:30-9:30pm and Sun, Jan. 21, 7:30-9:30pm. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. Contact: 541-699-2840. info@ thegreenhousecabaret.com. $50.

WORDS

“Y-DNA,” What is it? with Wendi Babst

A basic introduction to Y-DNA as it applies to genealogical research. Wendi will present a case study that included a surprise DNA discovery and a happy ending. Free for members, $5 for others.

Jan. 23, 10-10:30am. Williamson Hall at Rock Arbor Villa, 2200 NE Hwy 20, Bend. Contact: 541317-9553. Info@bendgenealogy.org.

In-Store Event: From Chicken to Eagle

by Deb Jackson Brewer, Rosalyn McKeown-Ice and Jesse Reeder “From

Chicken to Eagle” is a story of seven courageous women who took a wilderness adventure at a time—1979—when women were testing their mettle in society and in the wilderness. They accomplished things that were beyond their imaginations and comfort levels, on the river and across the next 40 years. Jan. 18, 6:03-7:30pm.

Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

Know Stories - Tall Annie: A Life in Two Genders Anne Graham, local author and

former Redmond City Councilor, lived the first 46 years of her life as a male, hiding a life-long sense of being the wrong gender. Her autobiography shares the repression that was necessary to survive back then and finally the joy of becoming her true self. Jan. 21, 3-4pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Local Author Speed Dating A free event as

Bend-based band, Zipline, plays live music that starts the party and spreads the cheer. Have a drink and enjoy the show on Wed., Jan. 24, 7pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

seven Oregon-based authors will be at Roundabout Books from Noon-2pm to talk about their books. Authors will be seated around the store to talk about their books at your convenience.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Jan. 20. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. Food and drink are available for purchase. Jan. 18, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1063. beccar@ dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

ETC.

2024 Cascades Wedding Show Plan your special day! This one-day event gives Central Oregon brides and grooms the chance to connect with regional event professionals to help plan their big day. The Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center will host this event featuring entertainment ideas and bridal vendors. Browse the latest bridal trends in catering, photography, entertainment and more. Jan. 20, 10am-3pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes Convention Center, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964. $10.

Peking Acrobats For 3 decades, this troupe has redefined Chinese acrobatics. They perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and jaw-dropping gymnastics. ​Jan. 21, 3pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-3170700. info@towertheatre.org. $41-$61.

OUTDOOR EVENTS 2024 Tour of Meissner A classic-only ski

tour that takes place in late January, the Tour of Meissner highlights the groomed trails at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park. Kick and glide through 17 km or 30 km of rolling terrain while experiencing the charm of Meissner Nordic and its unique community of skiers. Suggested donation $30. Jan. 21, 8am-1pm. Virginia Meissner SnoPark, Century Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-480-4563. bhusaby@ gmail.com.

Botany on the Trail - The Joy of Plant Identification Hear from Botanist and Th-

ru-Hiker Matt Berger about learning how to identify botanical treasures on trail, and making the time while hiking to collect observations. Matt is a botanist and describes himself as a biodiversity fanatic. He is also a triple crown hiker with over 12,700 miles hiked. Jan. 18, 4-5:30pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 15416380671. renee@longdistancetrailconsulting.com. Free.

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 night time skiing destination. Fridays, 9am-9pm. Through March 29.

Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters.

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

Redmond Running Group Run All levels

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

Thrifty Thursdays Thrifty Thursdays

Presented by First Interstate Bank Ski, Board or Tube for only $33 Doll Hairs at Hoodoo. It’s most definitely one of the best winter deals to be found anywhere. Thursdays, 9am-9pm. Through March 21. Hoodoo Ski Area, 27400 Big Lake Road, Sisters. Contact: 541-815-0574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering.

All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing.

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Public Library, Assistance League of Bend, and ​ Elk Meadow Elementary. Assistance League of Bend will be in the lobby prior to the film to give away free books. Event is free, please register and choose seats for screening. Jan. 19, 6pm.

Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. Free.

Allyship, Genderless Mothering and Self-Transformation with Jodie Patterson Jodie Patterson explores the lithe

CALENDAR

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Michelle Staley

Central Oregon Homebuyer Webinar

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a

Coaching Group For Women Zoom fatigue? In-person goal group for single or potentially single women over 50, looking to explore possibilities, gain clarity, make meaningful change and create a life you would truly love in the new year. 5-step action program. 12 weeks, 9-10:30am, Saturdays. Starts Jan 6th. $480. Contact Alison, 503-312-6157. Saturdays, 9am-10:30pm. Center for Life Chiropractic, 1004 NW Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 200, Bend. Contact: 503-312-6157. alisoncdeane@gmail.com. $480.

Women’s March Reaffirm commitment to reproductive freedom. This movement is not just about Roe, it is about safeguarding the rights and freedoms for all, now and for future generations. This is an inclusive, family event. Jan. 20, 1-3pm. Peace Corner, Corner of NW Greenwood Avenue and NW Wall Street, Bend. Free.

Learn all about the homebuying process, financing options, contingencies and most importantly, whether or not now is the right time to buy or sell. Free weekly webinars, every Thursday at 5:30pm. All are welcome, sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors or relocating. Visit www.centralORwebinars.com to register today!

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Online Event, Webinar link inside confirmation email, Bend. Contact: 503-810-2723. scass@kw.com. Free

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EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

ConnectW - January’s Monthly Meeting

Skinny Dennis is an acoustic duo comprised of Bill Sterling on guitar and vocals and Rodney Toogood on bass and vocals. Support local musicians and rock out to classic tunes on Thu., Jan. 18, 6pm at The Lot.

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 Tori (see below) 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.

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

something meaningful and experience the healing energy of horses all at the same time!

Mustangs to the Rescue (MTTR) is a local horse rescue seeking responsible, hard-working souls to assist with all aspects of horse care. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email: 541-330-8943 volunteer@mustangstotherescue Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-3308943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.

Volunteer, Feed the Masses! At Family

Kitchen, the mission is to serve anyone who needs nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment. They have tons of volunteer needs - servers, cooks, shoppers, and more. Groups and teams wanted! Monthly or quarterly opportunities! Visit familykitchen.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer interest form. Mondays-Sundays.

Family Kitchen, 231 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: tori@familykitchen.org. Free.

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

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GROUPS + MEETUPS

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group Monthly Meeting Parkinson’s Support Group Meetings third Wednesday of every month at the Best Western Premier Bend. Patients and caregivers are welcome to join us. These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend.

Contact: 541-668-6599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com. Free.

Career By Design: Uncovering Your Story, Values and Mission for Business Growth For entrepreneurs and aspiring busi-

ness owners. Gain clarity on the goal you want to reach with your business and the road that leads you there. Develop an action plan through this hands-on, collaborative, creative and fun-filled course. Every 7 days, 6-8pm. COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 503-501-6031. lieve@brightlightgraphics.com. $259.

Central OR. Webinar!- Is it a good time to buy a home? Learn all about the

homebuying process, financing options, contingencies and most importantly, whether or not now is the right time to buy or sell! Free weekly webinars, every other Thursday at 1pm. All are welcome, sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors, relocating, etc. Visit www.centralORwebinars.com to register today! Thursdays, 1-2pm. Online event, webinar link inside confirmation email, Bend. Contact: 503-810-2723. scass@kw.com. Free

An evening of networking, dinner and hear speaker Kari McDaniel discuss “Aging Gracefully: Debunking Myths and Exploring Options for a Fulfilling Future.” Please register at https://connectw. org/event/jan-2024-monthly-meeting/. Jan. 17, 5:30-8pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-1894. info@ connectw.org. $35 Members / $45 Non-Members.

Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a

comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join the community of professional, novice and aspiring stand-up comedians. Its mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on materials and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community. Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $10.

Life is Short: Live Your Legacy Now Retreat Series Throughout this mini-retreat

series participants will explore a variety of spiritual and philosophical traditions, engage in reflective exercises and share ways to gracefully navigate challenges that emerge as we age. For more info, please visit, https://www.invitinggrowth.org/lifeisshort Thursdays, 9-11am and 7-9pm. Through Feb. 29. Bend, River West Neighborhood, NW Columbia, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Patients and caregivers are welcome to

join! These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-668-6599. jessica@ parkinsonsresources.org. Free.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596.

Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 503-4909596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo.com. Free.

confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence. A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm.

Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond.

Contact: 541-292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

FUNDRAISING

Not’cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon

partners with The YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! Bingo cards are $25 per person. Family friendly fundraising! Free general admission, $10 early entry. Sundays, 10amNoon. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-639-1730. hello@ younimovement.com. $10-$200.

Pint Night Supporting Discover Your Forest at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market A pint night supporting

Discover Your Forest’s efforts to enrich forest exploration, enhance experiences and nurture environmental stewardship in the Deschutes, Ochoco National Forests, and Crooked River National Grassland. All day long, $1 of every pint sold is donated directly to Discover Your Forest. Jan. 22, 5-7pm. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

All Out For Palestine By CO4FP Join

Central Oregonians for Free Palestine. Meet at the Peace corner Saturday at Noon to call for an immediate ceasefire. Palestine is in crisis and needs your voice. 1033 NW Wall St., Bend.

Free.

Apero Hours at Lone Pine Coffee Roasters Apero Hours at Lone Pine with nat-

ural wine and small plates. Fridays, 5-8pm and Saturdays, 5-8pm. Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, 910 NW Harriman, Bend. Contact: www.lonepinecoffeeroasters.com. Free.

Dessert Week More info to come! Get ready for a whole week of delectable desserts from the sweetest spots in town! Whether you have mastered a classic recipe or are on the cutting edge of culinary innovation, share your tasty treat with the community. Seven days of $8 desserts from Feb. 21-27. Sun, Jan. 21, Mon, Jan. 22, Tue, Jan. 23, Wed, Jan. 24, Thu, Jan. 25, Fri, Jan. 26 and Sat, Jan. 27. Bend, RSVP for address, Bend.

FRIDAY, JAN. 19 AT 7PM

SATURDAY, JAN. 20 AT 7PM

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24 AT 7:30PM

SUNNY WAR & CHRIS PIERCE

CALL DOWN THUNDER

THE ROUNDABOUTS IMPROV

The Belfry

Silver Moon Brewing

A Comedy Show!

Open Space Event Studios

Photo credit Victoria Carlson

Plan Your Special Day With Us! January 20, 2024, 10am-3pm The Riverhouse at the Deschutes Convention Center cascadesweddingshow.com

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Schedule of Events

WELCOME

Welcome to the 2024 EsthetixMD Cascades Wedding Show—an exclusive opportunity for Central Oregon’s event professionals to engage with prospective brides and grooms!

Get ready for a dynamic fashion show flaunting the freshest bridal trends by Bella Brides, dance lessons to help you step confidently into your special day, and a myriad of vendor booths unveiling every facet of event coordination in Central Oregon.

The Cascades Wedding Show is the undisputed premier showcase of over 60 of the region’s top wedding professionals, including photographers, event planners, florists and entertainers, who will be on-site to support brides, grooms, family members and wedding planners. We hope that throughout the day we can make things easier for you and being you one step closer to making your special day perfect!

Sample delicious food and beverage selections and hear live music from bands available to play regional weddings.

From the music to the decorations, we know every little detail is important. You’ll be in good hands with all of our vendors as they try to bring your ideas to life.

At the Cascades Wedding Show we want to inspire, inform and ignite your vision for the best wedding day possible.

Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your special day!

Presented by

10:00am

Doors Open

11:00am

Music Showcase

12:30pm

Bella Brides Fashion Show

1:00pm

Dance Lessons with Victoria

2:00pm

Music Showcase

2:30pm

Best Booth Awards + Grand Prize Giveaway

3:00pm

Event Ends

*Bouquet tosses with prizes and Glam Bar makeup demos throughout the event!

Letter from the Sponsor EsthetixMD is proud to sponsor and participate in the Cascades Wedding Show. It is a tradition that has been enjoyed by brides-to-be and other local and visiting attendees for years. We welcome all our attendees and promise to provide the latest state-of-the-art science and technologies to help you look and feel your very best on that special day.

A sample of some of our services: Cosmetic Injectables, Body Sculpting, Liquid Rhinoplasty, Non-Invasive Lifts, Chin/Jawline Contouring, RF Microneedling, Non-Invasive Skin Tightening, Magnetic Muscle Stimulation, Tattoo Removal, Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Hair Removal, and many more.

EsthetixMD can be found front and center in booth spaces 5-8. Our highly trained providers look forward to meeting you and are ready to give you our personal attention. We will be available to schedule wedding show-exclusive free consultations and appointments.

Live treatments will be happening as well as various demonstrations, on-site consultations, and giveaways. So, make sure to stop by.

Congratulations on your upcoming special day!

The EsthetixMD Team

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Wedding Resource Guide

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LIST OF VENDORS Wedding Planning

Bonta Consulting High Desert Weddings

Venues

10 Barrel Brewing Co. Campfire Hotel Cold Springs Resort and RV Park Hanai McMenamins Old St. Francis Riverhouse River Run Lodge at Eaglecrest Seventh Mountain Resort

Food & Catering

Ablis CBD Bleu Bite Catering Broadus Bees Central Oregon Barbeque High Desert Chocolate Ida’s Cupcake Cafe Nothing Bundt Cakes S’More Than a Cookie Viveri Pizza LLC Wild & Free Charcuterie Zorba the Greek Truck

Reception & Rentals

Artsy Adventurist Wedding Painting Bend Beer Burros Bend Dance Bend Party Rentals Chris Ossig Productions GlamCamp Stumptown Booth Table Tops “Toots & De’Shoots” Retro Photo Booth Sitting Pretty Potties

Fashion, Floral & Decor Balloons by Jenna Bella Brides Feathers, Frills and Hair with Amber Le Petite Flower Shop Mary Kay Men’s Wearhouse Persistent Petals

Alcohol

Booze Brothers Bend Sand Lily Sparkling Wines LLC Stoller Wine The Winery at Manzanita The Bend Wine Bar Wanderlust Mobile Bar Worthy Brewing Co.

Photography

Elle May Photography Nick Raz Photography Three Dog Films White Aspen Creative Yellow Sage Photography

Jewelry

DK Designz Lavish Jewelry Design Saxon’s Fine Jewelry

Officiant

Reverend Chris Lewis Wendy Duncan Ministries

Home Ownership & Insurance Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s Chris Schalker Agency Country Financial CMG Home Loans Deschutes Plumbing Bath Planet Innovate Security for Life Inc. LeafGuard Premier Mortgage Resources (Bend Team) Renewal By Andersen Ryan Walker State Farm OregonHealthCare.gov

& More!

Club Pilates Bend Cutco Cutlery Eternal Health Chiropractic MVM Enterprises Pacific Crest Bus Lines Pure Romance by Jamie Sticker Stickers Inc. Sunriver Owners Association Vacation Internationale

Laced with art and history, this downtown Bend hotel is a picturesque rehearsal dinner & wedding venue and much more. Guests stay happily entertained with handcrafted beverages, soaks in the saltwater pool, movies, games and fireside cocktails. Two event spaces are available, accommodating up to 100 people, and once you’ve met your food & beverage minimum there is no additional room charge.

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MUSIC SHOWCASE Discover the perfect music to complement your big day with the help of our Music Showcase!

It’s an age-old question: What music should you play at your wedding reception? What vibe are you trying to set? What music do you like — and what will your guests enjoy the most? Every wedding is unique — that’s why the 2024 EsthetixMD Cascades Wedding Show will host a variety of live musicians from across the region to help you make a well-informed decision!

FASHION SHOW Discover the perfect gowns, tuxes and accessories. The annual fashion show is a favorite part of the Cascade Wedding Show that features the wedding trends of the year.

Meet the 2024 Fashion Show Host You walk up our stairs to the bright white rooms of wedding dresses. Panoramic windows line all sides of our shop, letting natural light pour in so you actually know what your dress will look like at your wedding. Overlooking downtown Bend, you and your most important people get to browse around the shop, and touch and feel the dresses.

Our stylists are knowledgeable and fun, but most importantly, down-to-earth. We are not snooty fashion people, and we pride ourselves on that! This process should be easy and fun, not scary and nerve-racking. We are here to lead you through what seems like a big purchase, but turns out to be a life moment.

Once you are a Bella Bride, you are invited to our Dress Encore event— every September, we host a barhop through downtown Bend where everyone wears their wedding dresses again. It is an absolutely phenomenal time, and we are beyond proud of it!

We are LGBTQ+ friendly and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

GREEN WEDDINGS Keep the Earth in mind by creating a sustainable event with less waste with environmental and climate concerns on the rise, more couples are taking an eco-friendly approach. That may mean using fewer disposable products, cutting down on fossil fuel or emissions associated with the big day or focusing on sustainable practices. Taken together, these small changes can have a big impact on the world around you.

ECO-FRIENDLY VENDORS

STAY LOCAL

GET CREATIVE WITH REUSE

POST-WEDDING RECYCLING

Start by looking for wedding-day vendors that share your focus on protecting the planet and creating a healthier environment. Whether it’s a reliance on sustainably created invitations or fun new creations like paper flower bouquets, they can do a lot for our environment simply by using materials that rely on recycled paper or alternative fibers. Other earthfocused companies pledge to plant a new tree with every order. Look for other environmentally sound practices on company websites and handout materials.

Borrow as many details as possible from the world around you. In this way, leaves can become placards. Vines and wildflowers are transformed into place settings at the reception. Upcycle glass jars, wine bottles or tin cans for creative decorative elements. Use chalkboards or acrylic pieces that can be customized with erasable markers, rather than printing hundreds of programs, menus and name cards. Look for second-hand wedding items at local thrift shops, online marketplaces or garage sales.

Destination weddings have been a growing trend, but staying closer to home reduces pollution and greenhouse gases. It may feel like a small step, but consider how much more stress those long plane trips and taxi rides are putting on the world around us. A couple of hundred invited guests means 50 or more ride-share fares, each way — and that’s leaving aside the flight to your faraway exotic locale. Stay local, and encourage carpooling. Consider hiring a shuttle to bring large groups of people.

Place someone in the wedding party in charge of recycling everything that can used again after your big day. Consider composting flowers so that these materials can fortify gardens or other beddings.

Private companies can also be hired to take care of certain eco-friendly chores.

They’ll collect flowers, for instance, and repurpose them as gifts at area nursing homes, hospitals or shelters. In this way, the joy of your wedding spreads even further into the community.

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GIVEAWAYS

Bouquet toss giveaways, exciting raffles and more!

GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAYS Every ticket purchased includes TWO chances to win a spectacular grand prize honeymoon giveaway. Winner must be present at event.

• A dreamy two-night escape at FivePine Lodge.

• A decadent two-night staycation at Riverhouse.

BOUQUET TOSSES throughout the event including gifts from: • • • • • • • • • • •

Ablis CBD Bonta Consulting Campfire Hotel EsthetixMD Ida’s Cupcake Lavish Jewelry Design McMenamins Old Saint Francis School Worthy Brewing Persistent Petals Toots & De’Shoots Retro Photo Booth Wild & Free Charcuterie

SAXON’S

ET GOLDEN TICK $1,000

Inside one swag bag!

A single $1,000 golden ticket from Saxon’s Fine Jewelers to redeem at their location for credit towards a wedding band.

FREEBIES Free swag bag for the first 150 attendees filled with over a dozen favors from event vendors and sponsors.

Each attendee will receive a copy of High Desert Weddings magazine.

DANCE LESSONS with Victoria from Bend Dance

Step Confidently into Your Wedding Day! Join Victoria Tolonen for Free Dance Lessons at the Cascades Wedding Show! Get ready to dance with flair on your big day.

Bringing fun to dance floors across Central Oregon since 2002. Victoria Tolonen teaches Salsa, West Coast Swing and trains couples for their First Dance. Whether you have two left feet or you’ve danced for decades, she’s here to bring out your sexy, sassy best!

Dance demonstration as well as a day-of sign-up sheet will be available for those who want to practice their moves.

EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

Hoodoo’s Wintervention at General Duffy’s Annex - January Pacific North-

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

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

The Cabin Fever Expo Gear up for a year

filled with excitement and adventure!Head to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for an unforgettable experience presented by Oregon’s top RV, boat and UTV dealers, featuring leading brands that include Entegra, Tiffin, Thor, Newmar, Master Craft, Polaris and more. Thu, Jan. 18, 10am5pm, Fri, Jan. 19, 10am-5pm, Sat, Jan. 20, 10am5pm and Sun, Jan. 21, 10am-3pm. Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond. Contact: 866-780-4997. marketing@beavercoachsales.com. Free.

quired. The event will begin with a nature-based story time (inside), provided by Deschutes Public Library, followed by a chance for caregivers and little ones to get their hands dirty in the Kansas Avenue Learning Garden (outside). Jan. 19, 10:30-11:30am. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1062.

Elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Sunriver Music Festival Incredibly talented musicians Ryan Zwahlen and Gary Ruppert will perform free with donations welcome. This night of piano, flute and oboe brings to life the stylings of “Hear and Now: Creating a Place with Music.”

Jan. 20, 2pm. Sunriver Christian Fellowship, 18143 Cottonwood Road, Sunriver. Contact: 541593-1084. meagan@sunrivermusic.org. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

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

Learn to Bake Classic English Muffins

chored at The Grove Market Hall! Art, music and community! Every month, Third Thursday. Third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend. Free.

Pine Meadow Center for Arts and Agriculture is honored to host master baker Marda Stoliar to teach baking tricks and make English Muffins.

During this hands-on class, learn baking tips and tricks from master baker Marda Stoliar of Bend’s International School of Baking. Jan. 20, 9am-3pm.

Pine Meadow Center for Arts and Agriculture, 68467 Three Creeks Rd, Sisters. Contact: 541-9040700. becky@roundhousefoundation.org. $40.

Chocolate Making Tour of Bend Special

Wine Workshop Series: Alpine Wines

Third Thursday in Northwest Crossing! Third Thursdays in Northwest Crossing an-

FAMILY + KIDS

discount through the holiday season! Normally $89, now $79. Participants will enjoy a behind the scenes look at how this local award-winning dark chocolate roaster creates its incredibly savory product. Learn about the origins of the cacao seeds from different regions of the world and how the entire roasting process works. Make your own chocolate bar from liquid chocolate that will be packaged for you to take home. Enjoy some red wine or hot cocoa along with a variety of samples. If you choose to purchase some additional chocolate bars, ask about special wholesale pricing. Be sure to act quickly as tours are limited in size. Kids welcome. Please call 541-901-3188 with any questions. Mondays-Saturdays, 3pm. Seahorse Chocolate, 1849 NE 2nd Street, Bend. Contact: 541-901-3188.

Learn Robotics Come learn real-world

robotics. DIY Cave’s robots have advanced capabilities like object tracking, speech recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

Learn to program new behaviors including how to walk, dance, talk, see, hear and interact with surroundings. With ARC software, programming skills are broken down into easy to learn steps.

Wednesdays, 2-3:30 and 4-5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $50.

An Introduction to the World of Alpine Wine The Alps is the most diverse wine region in the world, with over 500 indigenous varieties in 120 Alpine valleys. With a tasting of regional wines from five Alpine nations, explore the Alps and the wonders hidden within. Jan. 19, 6-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $20.

BEER + DRINK

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

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

All Day Happy Hour An all-day Happy Hour

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

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays.

Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend.

Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Flash Your Pass - CLBC Brew Specials All Ski Season Long Experience the perfect

Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC Locals’

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.

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

Contact: 541-388-4998. info@cascasdelakes. com. Epic ski days end at the Pub on Reed Market - Enjoy 50% off any two beers or ciders by presenting your 23/24 Mt. Bachelor or Hoodoo season pass or lift ticket. Available at all Cascade Lakes Pub locations. Valid until the end of April. Nov. 16-April 30, 11am. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend.

Contact: 458-836-7866. info@cascadelakes.com.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer. com. Free.

Mixed Case Tuesdays Shop Viaggio Wine Merchant on Tuesdays and receive 15% off your purchase of any mixed case of wine (12 bottles), and 20% off special order cases we order for you.

Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Free.

Mixology Monday Learn the ins and outs

of the craft cocktail world, while snacking on a housemade charcuterie board. Each class will guide you through the history and mechanics of 4 artisanal cocktails. Go to Waypointbbc.com to reserve your spot! Class is limited to 6 participants. Mondays, 6-7:30pm. Waypoint, 921 NW Mt Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0826. waypointbbc@gmail.com. $75-$100.

Happy Hour At the Bend Wine Bar, come in to

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

Industry Day Mondays!!! Relax and let us

Munich Mondays: $1 Off Liters Prost!

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

Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

serve you for a change. $5 well drinks, $5 beers, food specials and raffles. Show OLCC permit or Food Handler card to be entered in our weekly raffles for gift cards, knife sets and other great prizes! Mondays, 11am-9pm. Sunriver Brewing Co. Galveston Pub, 1005 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-408-9377. jeff@sunriverbrewingcompany.com. Free.

Learn From the Best: Mixology Lessons Don’t know your Old Fashioned from your

Moscow Mule? Would you like to learn how to craft a great cocktail like a pro? Taught by renowned mixologist Cody Kennedy, these classes will help you master the art of cocktail-making!

Wednesdays, 1-2pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. $25.

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

Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. @weakenedfriends Instagram

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

Join for Munich Mondays! Get your favorite German Bier in a 1L mug for $1 off normal pricing.

Full menu and amazing beer all day. Mondays, 3-10pm. Prost! Bend, 40 SW Century Dr. #140, Bend. Contact: info@prostbend.com.

NFL Sunday Funday Sundays are a touch-

down at Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market!

Rally for your team and enjoy specials from the NFL Sunday Funday menu. NFL Ticket is on, delicious food and drink specials all day long.

Sundays. Through Feb. 11. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Contact: 458-836-7866.

Pint Night to Benefit Discover Your Forest A Pint Night to benefit Discover Your

Forests’ youth conservation education programs!

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company (Reed mkt location) is generously donating a portion of proceeds from the entire day. Visit discoveryourforest.com to learn more about our organization.

See you there! Jan. 22, Noon-Midnight. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Road Lot #2, Bend. Contact: 458-836-7866. deschutescollaborative@gmail.com.

Trivia and Wing Wednesday! 75-cent wing

special and trivia every Wednesday night at JC’s!

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

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

Tuesdays - Industry Night! Social Hour

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

prices on all tap beverages all night. $6 wines, $5 beer, cider or seltzer and $5 basic well drinks.

Tuesdays, 3-10pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. eqwine. wine@gmail.com.

Wednesdays - Friends and Family Day

Every Wednesday is Friends and Family Day. Social Hour prices on all tap beverages all night. $6 wines, $5 beer, cider or seltzer and $5 basic well drinks. Wednesdays, 3-10pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-5274419. eqwine.wine@gmail.com.

RAD Camps Presents Wild Art Club!

Unleash artistic exploration without constraints of deadlines or expectations, it’s all about free-flowing creativity! A partnership between RAD Camps and Wondery Art and Adventure School brings Central Oregon Students the perfect After-School Program for ages 5 to 11! See radcamps.com for more information.

Mondays-Thursdays. Wild Art Kids, 19570 Amber Meadow Drive, Suite 120, Bend. Contact: 541204-0440. hello@wildartkids.com.

Night at WaypointBBC! $5 draft beer, $8 house red and white wine and $8 specialty cocktail.

Tuesdays, Noon-10pm. Waypoint, 921 NW Mt Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0826.

Waypointbbc@gmail.com. Free.

Weakened Friends is a three-piece rock band from the coast of Maine that tours aggressively and recently released a new viral single, “Awkward.” Tue., Jan. 23, 7pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

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

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west’s Biggest Snow Series Giveaway presented

by Volvo Cars of Bend comes to Redmond. This giveaway series runs over three months and features lift tickets, gear, skis, boards and more.

Stick around because hoodoo is giving away $100,000 in prizes over the series. Fun for all ages! Jan. 23, 6-8pm. General Duffy’s Annex, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-8150574. jenniferbreakingfree@gmail.com. Free.

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The “Piano Flow Live” series encourages listeners to interact with the great outdoors while listening to Dreyer’s performance through wireless headphones.

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aula Dryer takes center stage on Saturday, Jan. 27 with a performance that promises to capture the artist’s life journey through her music. Born out of a rich tapestry of experiences, Dryer's piano prowess has been shaped by an array of influences from classical training to improvisational skills that she continues to work on with her current students.

Dryer's musical journey began after her graduate studies brought her to the vibrant city of San Francisco, where she served as a faculty member for the nonprofit music school, Community Music Center, while working as a professional pianist in the area. After a successful career in the Bay Area and northern California, she turned to discovering new opportunities for creative expression, looking to break free from the constraints of traditional concert halls.

“In the Bay Area, it was very structured. I played for a choir regularly, played for a musical, I had my students and played with the symphonies. Moving here, I had all this space and time and I began to compose a lot more,” said Dreyer.

Dryer's debut original solo album, "Central Star,” released in 2020, pushes the boundaries of traditional classical music, serving as a soul-awakening personal journey that explores the powers of imagination, intuition and creative expression in the face of life's transitions.

With a passion for bringing classical-influenced piano pieces to everyone, Dryer refused to be confined to conventional concert spaces. The

"Piano Flow Live" series, which strives to seamlessly blend live music, outdoor adventure and visual arts, was started by Dreyer with the hope to marry two of her largest joys.

“When I moved to Bend, I wasn't quite sure where to perform my solo works. I thought it’d be so cool if I could combine the magic of the outdoors with music… I had the idea while skiing at Meissner, actually,” Dreyer recalled.

Collaborating with local creatives, including musicians, artists, photographers and filmmakers, Dreyer creates unique events under the umbrella of the Bend Creative Music Project.

“I love having guest artists in the shows,” said Dreyer, “I've had Karen Eland, Evan Namkung and Michelle Lindblom paint live during the shows. I worked with a wonderful choreographer named Kevin Jenkins in the past, and he would choreograph my classical recordings, such as a Chopin Nocturne. We collaborate regularly and he often commissions my original compositions.”

Her innovative show unfolds in and around the Meissner Ski Area lodge, with wireless headphones available for music lovers to enjoy the performance while taking in the beauty of the snowkissed forest.

Moonlight Piano Concert – Paula Dreyer Sat., Jan. 27, 5pm, 7pm Virginia Meissner SnoPark NF-4615, Bend pauladreyer.com Donations Welcome

EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

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 Workshop Series: Italy by Land or Sea Explore 2 very different wine

regions of Italy through 5 wines comparing the fully land-locked Umbria to the island of Sicily.

Join Andy Lum, vice president of West Division at Wilson Daniels for this fun comparison! Jan. 22, 6-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $20.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

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

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

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen

sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen.net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm.

Bend Zen sits every Monday evening in Brooks at at Trinity Episcopal Church. Arrive by 6:45 for a prompt 7 pm start. All are welcome! Join the email list and learn more: www.bendzen. net Mondays. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Free.

Community Grief Circle - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month It takes courage

to step forward to share your story. Yet, there is tremendous transformation to be experienced is sharing your grief or in simply listening to others.

This bi monthly circle is ongoing drop in and open to anyone in the community. All griefs welcome. First and Third Thursday of every month, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.org. $ 25.

Couples Massage Classes Learn to con-

nect and relax with your partner through nurturing touch. Taproot Bodywork offers 2- or 4- hour couples massage classes in Tumalo. One couple per session. Additional days/times are available, prices vary. Visit www.taprootbodywork. com for more info. Ongoing. Taproot Bodywork studio, Tumalo, Tumalo. Contact: 503-481-0595. taprootbodywork@gmail.com. Varies.

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

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

Contact: 808-887-0830. lisacswisher@gmail. com. $20.

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

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

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Free Q&A Session for Upcoming Sound Healing Certification Come to this free Q&A session to learn about Soundshala’s sound healing certification program. Over the last 15 years I have developed this signature method of sound healing so you can learn all of the elements to hold a transformative and supportive sound bath. Sundays, 6-7pm. Through Feb. 5. Still Water Yoga & Wellness, 1375 SE Wilson Ave. Suite 180, Bend. Contact: 808-7830374. Kevin@soundshala.com. Free.

Free Yoga A free session of beginners chair

yoga with instructors from Namaspa of Bend.

Wednesdays, Noon-1pm. Through Jan. 17. The Salvation Army Community Hall, 515 Dekalb Ave., Bend. Free.

Half Day of Mindfulness Practice Join

the Coming Home Sangha and Tree for an afternoon of mindfulness practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. No experience needed. Time will include varied meditation activities, a talk and a discussion period. Chairs and cushions provided, please register but don’t come if you are ill. Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Jan. 21, 12:45-4:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: 802 -299-0722. bendtnhsitters@gmail.com.

Introductory Aikido Class Attend a free

introductory Aikido class on Monday or Wednesday during January. Classes cover the basic principles, movements, and arts of Aikido. Learn to calm your mind, handle conflict peacefully, defend yourself proactively, and grow in confidence. Includes instruction in dojo etiquette, history, ukemi (rolling) and basic techniques.

Mondays, 5:30-6:45pm and Wednesdays, 5:306:45pm. Through Jan. 31. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@hotmail.com. Free.

Meditation and Empowerment Practices with Tenley Wallace Set the tone of

your day by uplifting your system with guided mind, breath, energy practices essential for our times. Create the foundation for your life. Develop your being from the inside out. In studio or zoom. All ages and genders welcome. By donation. Contact Tenley for private instruction. www. templetribalfusion.com/meditation Tuesdays, 8-8:45am, Tue, Jan. 23, 8-8:45am and Tue, Jan. 30, 8-8:45am. Through Jan. 30. Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. $15-30.

Sacred Spaces Workshop Join Pine and

Prism Wellness Collective, Porter Floral and Julia Starr Coaching for an evening dedicated to creating ritual and building intention. Learn how to energetically prepare for reflection, gratitude and showing up in the world with purpose.

Create handmade altar pieces. Jan. 19, 5:307:30pm. Pine & Prism Wellness Collective, 209 NE Greenwood Ave # 200, Bend. Contact: hello@ pineandprism.com. $85.

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

transform fear-based emotions like anxiety into safety and peace, and anger into courage and empowerment. As emotions get understood and resolved these are the natural states that arise.

Thu, Jan. 18, 5:30-7pm, Thu, Jan. 25, 5:30-7pm and Thu, Feb. 1, 5:30-7pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-668-5288. nirmal@nirmalconforti.com. $175/4 classes.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based

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

San Gabriel is a bedroom-pop musician from Austin. This multi-instrumentalist fuses nostalgic dreamlike guitar fuzz and ‘80s synth hooks for a contemporary jam experience. Fri., Feb. 2, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

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

Longer readings available. Secure your spot ahead of time at threedeertarot.com Saturdays, 11am-2pm. Through Jan. 27. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street, Bend. Contact: hello@threedeertarot.com. $40.

The Healing Circle The Healing Circle is a

space where the heart, body, mind, and soul are seen as self-healing. Honor each individual’s capacity to heal, to break free from self-defeating patterns, and to recover from past traumas. Vulnerability is courage here, hold your truths in confidence and reverence. Thursdays, 5:15-6:30pm.

Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-408-0968. jennifer@ sriponya.com. First Month is Free, $11/Month.

The Vance Stance ® Winter, III Class Series Tired of being in pain? Not had lasting

success with other efforts? Unhappy with the results of aging? Get to the root of why you are tight, crooked and standing and moving behind gravity, not in its flow. Learn to correct posture and enhance mobility in a new class series. Mondays, Noon-2 and 6-8pm, Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Thursdays, Noon-2pm. Through Feb. 22.

The Vance Bonner Studio, 21173 Sunburst Court, Bend. Contact: 541-330-9070. vancebonner@ juno.com. $180.

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Group

Meditation group meeting every Thursday at 6:30pm — the 90 minutes will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. Chairs provided but if you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome.

No experience necessary. Arrive early to settle into your place. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@ gmail.com. Free but donations are accepted.

Thursday Evening Mindfulness-based Meditation Session Join the Coming Home

Sangha and Tree for mindfulness practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. No experience needed. Time will include a reflection, varied meditation activities and a confidential discussion period. Padded chairs are provided. Off street parking is available. Please don’t come if you are ill. Free but donations are gladly accepted Thursdays, 6:30-8am. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802 -299-0722. bendtnhsitters@ gmail.com.

Vedic Meditation Society of Bend: Yoga of the Supreme Divine Mother Sunset

silent meditation of relaxed self-surrender to the Supreme Reality as the Divine Mother. Vedic meditation opens the ecstatic vibrations of the Goddess in the body spontaneously and without self effort. Email first to join! Fridays-Sundays, 7-8pm. Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Road, Bend. Contact: vedaofbend@gmail. com. Donation/No one turned away.

Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group These 90-minute sessions will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. If you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome. Arrive early to meet people and settle into your place. No RSVP required. Thursdays, 6:30pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend.

Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@gmail. com. Free, donations accepted.

Women’s Embodiment Circle These monthly women’s embodiment circles offer nourishing practices to un-crunch, soften, ground into yourself, and deeply replenish. Learn to move with softness and ease in a safe and sacred, women-only space. All women welcome, no movement experience necessary. Visit website for more details, https://ambamethod.com/ retreats/womens-embodiment-circle/ $30 early bird . $40 late bird. Jan. 21, 6-7:30pm. Love Bird Yoga, 418 sw 6th st, redmond. Contact: hey@ ambamethod.com.

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

connect to, engage and relax your pelvic floor muscles, so you can care for your pelvic area during your yoga practice, exercise and throughout your life. Small group class focused on: pelvic anatomy education, alignment-based yoga postures, slow flow, pelvic focused meditation and nervous system healing. Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm.

Namaspa Yoga Studio, 1135 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6008. laura@lotusflowerphysio.com. $25.

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Bend’s Best Devil’s Food Doughnuts Storm nixes some doughy chocolatey fixes in our ongoing review of local donuts, but we still review three

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A New Chapter for Rockin’ Dave

ost doughnuts are frosted, but the frost from our first big winter storm severely derailed the first seasonal doughnut-off of the year. Since chocolate has only been an element of two past roundups, we selected the chocolatiest option there is: devil’s food cake with chocolate frosting and, if offered, topped with chocolate sprinkles.

But no way was I going to haul myself to Sisters for the usual gold or silver medalist, Sisters Bakery. Nor was I going to schlep up to Redmond for the new Morning Story or down to La Pine for the classic Wickiup Junction (I braved the 10-mile, round-trip drive, no need to tack on an additional 100 miles). I couldn’t go to Delish Donuts as its voicemail informed me it was closed due to weather.

Sweetheart Donuts is possibly closed altogether as recent attempts to simply get a doughnut from its drive-through have been as unfruitful as a non-jelly doughnut. The only other known purveyor of doughnuts is Too Sweet Cakes,

but a chocolate-glazed cronut is not a devil’s food doughnut!

Given the dearth of available options, that leaves more room in this story to cry out for a new doughnut shop. Or, conversely, it leaves more room to opine about the number of Keto-adherents and other health nuts keeping the rest of us from more fresh doughnuts. Speaking of which, since two doughnuts does not a roundup make, I popped into the Safeway on Third Street because it slings fresh (to fresh-ish) doughnuts from its bakery.

Finally, even if I’ve buried the lede, there’s scant difference between a standard chocolate cake and a devil’s food cake, but the latter is supposed to be richer but also fluffier thanks to baking soda which creates larger air bubbles. We’ll get to whether or not these bakers pulled that off, but it does make one wonder, why aren’t there angel’s food cake doughnuts? Maybe whoever is going to open a new doughnut shop in town can rectify that oversight.

The Dough Nut (755 NE Greenwood Ave., 541-241-8788)

Richard’s Donuts & Pastries (61419 S Hwy 97, 541-385-3310)

If we’re being honest, this doughnut shop hasn’t always fared well (including this eighth such roundup, it has earned two gold medals but landed in the cellar thrice), but among a severely hobbled group of contestants, this puffy number was the unanimous winner, and the first unanimous winner ever among a rotating panel of judges. It scored well for its texture (a satisfying crispy, crunchy outer layer and light, fluffy inside) and for not being too sweet. Some judges picked up on the flavor of too much baking soda, which its almost spherical appearance belies.

And while I personally want my doughnuts to be sweet, everyone agreed that the frosting and sprinkles gave this that boost of sweetness the doughnut itself may or may not have been missing. $1.25

Many Bendites consider Richard’s the paragon of the Bend doughnut scene, and it has in fact come in first or second place in six prior roundups, but maybe there’s a reason no one in the long line of folks who braved the elements (who I overheard ordering doughnuts by the dozens) requested devil’s food ones (that come in a variety of sprinkle colors, but again, if you’re going chocoholic like we did, why not go chocolate on chocolate on chocolate?!). “Dry.” “Basic.”

And several votes of being “chalky” made Richard’s earn its first-ever last-place finish even in a field that should’ve highly favored it. $1.50

Safeway (642 NE 3rd St,) The lone devil’s food option comes with a vanilla glaze and, egads, or sprinkles (or as my New York-born father still calls them, “jimmies.”) Whereas The Dough Nut’s texture was excellent, everyone couldn’t help but notice that this morsel was too dang dense and chewy, leading one judge to comment that it was “gummy” like highly glutenous pizza dough. And while some decried this one being too sweet and not chocolatey enough (here’s where chocolate icing could’ve saved it), if it wasn’t being compared to others, the scores implied it barely suffices as a quick, convenient and cheap doughnut fix. $1.29

ockin’ Dave’s Bistro & Backstage Lounge, the beloved bagel, breakfast and lunch spot on Greenwood Avenue, will soon close its doors. Dave Flier, owner of and namesake of Rockin’ Dave’s, says he’s ready for a change and is under contract to sell the building to a local restaurant group.

Flier has big dreams for the next chapter in his life — most presently, hosting a series of deep-dish pizza popups for the NFL playoffs and the Super Bowl. (Follow him on social media to find out when.) He’s also planning a farewell party, date still TBD. But the biggest dream for Rockin’ Dave involves a little less cooking and a little more, “hanging out with the guests at the table,” as he says.

Following his 2021 appearance on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” Flier caught the TV bug, and hopes to develop his own TV show. The premise: Rockin’ Dave swoops in to give small restaurant owners a break from their businesses, giving them a vacation while Flier stays at the restaurant to keep things going and even spruce up the place. His hoped-for title: “Rock this Restaurant with Rockin’ Dave.”

“It's kind of a fun, feel-good show that people might want to tune into,” Flier told the Source Weekly.

The last day for Rockin’ Dave’s is Sunday, Jan. 21.

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The month-long event is a celebration of “foods, ingredients and wines from across Central Oregon and the Pacific Northwest,” and takes place Feb. 1-29. Events include a Saturday Supper Club every Saturday, featuring a special four-course themed menu; farm to table dinners featuring foods harvested from local farms; cooking demos with Executive Chef Josh Hedrick, teaching people how to make chocolate or pasta; and a five-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner, along with other special food and drink happenings. Information about the Sunriver Resort Food & Wine Festival can be found at sunriverresort.com/ foodandwine.

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January 23rd, 2024, 2-3 pm.

Introduction to a key community partner of Whispering Winds, Partners in Care, Hospice. Learn about their services - Hospice Care, Home Health, Palliative Care, Transitions, Hospice House, and Grief Support.

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January 30th, 2024, 2-3 pm.

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Ten Years of Bike-Commute Advocacy A Q&A with Elisa Cheng, board president of Bend Bikes

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end’s bike-commuting nonprofit, Bend Bikes, go over design options and weighing in on City CounSW: Can you give some examples of projects is turning 10 years old this year, amid a massive cil meetings with transportation items on the agen- Bend Bikes is excited about seeing come into our improvement of the city’s transportation system da. We’ve been part of city roundtable discussions on transportation system in the coming months/years? and a growing presence of e-bikes on the streets. For e-bikes, transportation utility fee, wayfinding project, EC: Another project we are excited to see coming is the anniversary, the Source Weekly checked in with General Obligation Transportation Bond Oversight the Hawthorne overcrossing. This will be a bridge for board president Elisa Cheng about the organization’s Committee, crosstown bikeways and more. We are people who are walking, biking or rolling to cross over progress and goals.

Highway 97 and the railBend Bikes Facebook Source Weekly: Has road to get from the downthe scope of Bend Bikes town area to the core area. changed over the years, Creating a safe connection and if so, how? between the east and west Elisa Cheng: I believe sides of Bend will be huge! that for the first several And now that the Hawyears, Bend Bikes focused thorne Overcrossing projon getting our name out ect has gotten federal grant there and building a bicymoney to be built it’s closer cling community by holdto happening than ever. ing bike ride events like the SW: What is it about Holiday Lights Ride. We’ve bike commuting that you moved away from an eventspersonally love? based organization towards EC: I love the sense of being an advocacy organizafreedom and community tion that interfaces directly connection I feel when I’m with the city staff and local biking around town. I often elected officials to further see people that I know and our mission. Our communican easily stop and chat with ty would benefit by having them when I’m on my bike. more people bike, walk and I also love feeling active and roll and the way to get there like I’m helping the environis by having safer options ment just a little bit by not for them to get around. Safproducing emissions with er transportation options that particular trip. for people biking, walking SW: How can someone and rolling means dedicated get involved in Bend Bikes? infrastructure that connects What needs do you have people to where they want to currently?

Bike lanes separated from vehicle traffic, like this one on Franklin Avenue, can help provide more safety for bicyclists pedaling go and is comfortable for all EC: We are currently around town. ages and abilities. We’d love looking for new board memto see kids riding their bikes bers! Visit our website bendto school more, people able bikes.org for information on to get to the market and restaurants easily by walking, very excited to see and participate in the Crosstown applying. We are also always looking for people to join biking, or rolling, and people feeling comfortable com- Bikeways project. The City will be working on one our advocacy committee where they’ll be able to learn muting to work by walking, biking or rolling. north-south and one east-west route that will be pro- about pressing transportation issues in the city and SW: What role does Bend Bikes play in working tected and comfortable for people to ride across town help advocate for safer options. toward the city's updated transportation system? in the next two years. This will really be the first step SW: Any other topics I missed you'd like to talk What sorts of input has Bend Bikes given on the in creating a connected bike network across Bend. It’s about? selection of new lane-separated routes, for exam- so important for people of all ages and abilities to be EC: Well now that winter is here, it’s harder to do ple? able to get across town and to places they would like this, but the next opportunity you get, go out and ride EC: Currently Bend Bikes tracks almost all of the to go safely and comfortably. We have been invited by a bike! It will make you feel great and it’s fun! transportation projects the City is working on through the city to weigh in on the routes they are choosing and engagement at open houses, meeting with city staff to how to make them safer. We’re very excited about this!

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A Month-Long Culinary and Vinous Celebration

Farm-to-Table Dinner

Saturday Supper Club

Savor a delectable menu with ingredients harvested from local farms and ranches at our exclusive Farm-to-Table Dinner. Executive Chef Hedrick celebrates the essence of fresh, local ingredients during this culinary experience.

Mixology

Join us on Saturday nights in February for a unique, four-course menu and wine pairing.

Treat yourself to a decadent experience filled with the freshest flavors from local and regional purveyors.

Cooking Demos with Chef

Shake, sip, and stir with an expert mixologist!

Join us every Thursday in February for demos on crafting the perfect cocktails. Each week will feature a different spirit.

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Wrestling With Our Demons "The Iron Claw" grips tightly

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Zac Efron will dropkick his way into the Oscars this year.

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uring the quarantine period of COVID I got pretty scared. I’ll always remember lying in bed at night and feeling a tickle in the back of my throat, making me positive that I was going to start struggling to breathe by the morning. Every day it was some new aspect of fear that would creep into my studio apartment, living with me like a roommate that’s always gone when you’re awake but home when you’re asleep.

I needed something to take my mind off of that fear.

Something to watch that could engage my brain and allow me to ignore my fatalist leanings. Something fun that could supply me with enough hours of entertainment that I could spend a month or two indoors just writing and watching something purely delightful. That’s when I discovered for around $10 a month I could stream the last 60+ years of professional wrestling. Chronologically.

I watched WWF (the World Wrestling Federation) when I was 7-12 years old, long before it became the WWE, in what is now considered to be the Golden Age of Wrestling. Hulk Hogan, the Ultimate Warrior, the Bushwackers and very briefly, The Texas Tornado, were the first heroes I can remember having. As I got older, it became less cool and then I quit watching it completely when I discovered “The Simpsons” and “The X-Files.”

Wrestlers seemed invincible to me as a kid and I really wanted some of that strength to rub off on my immuno-compromised self. So, in March of 2020, I started watching professional wrestling recorded back in the ‘50s, at first ironically until I got into the ‘80s, and then I just outright fell in love with it. I got that it was goofy and sometimes incredibly stupid, but watching it in order got me hooked on the soap opera aspect of the storylines.

Imagine if every once in a while on General Hospital when two people got in an argument, one of them would get thrown through a table or drop kicked in the face.

During this time, I discovered the Von Erich family of wrestlers, Fritz and his sons David, Kerry, Kevin,

Chris and Mike. Watching David, Kerry and Kevin wrestle was truly electrifying as it almost seemed like they could read each other’s minds in the ring. Flying from the top rope, backflips across the ring and their legendary finishing move that they inherited from their father… the Iron Claw.

The new film “The Iron Claw” tells the story of the Von Erich family and the supposed curse that brought them down, one after the other. Their story is a heartbreaking one and I won’t spoil it here since not everyone grew up with it like I did. I’ve been excited for the film since it was announced a few years ago, especially with Sean (“Martha, Marcy May, Marlene”) Durkin attached to direct, let’s just say my expectations were gigantuous.

With Holt (“Mindhunters”) McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, Zac Efron as Kevin, Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”) as Kerry and Harris (“Triangle of Sadness”) Dickenson as David, I was instantly pulled into this reimagining of the story. In fact, the true-life story is so tragic and heartbreaking that Durkin left out a brother, Chris, because he felt like the audience wouldn’t have gone along with a story that depressing. As much as I didn’t like the changes made to the story, Durkin was right. People would have thought it was too dramatic.

I never thought I would say this in a thousand years but here we are: expect Zac Efron to get nominated for an Oscar this year. As Kevin von Erich, the central brother who continues to survive all the tragedy in his family, he’s incredible. He’s so swole he looks like he could pull my head off, but he finds such a centered warmth to the gentle giant that he carries the movie effortlessly. He’s that good. If I’m Ef-wrong about his Oscar nomination, then I don’t wanna be right.

“The Iron Claw” is electrifying and mesmerizing, just like it was watching the real Von Erich brothers wrestle back in the day. Even if you think wrestling is fake and stupid (like most grown-ups), you’ll still be enthralled by the performances, deeply humane

filmmaking and heart-rending true story. Even though most people know that the fights are loosely scripted and the punches are being somewhat pulled, the life of a professional wrestler is a hard one, with injuries stacking one on top of the next and drugs and alcohol becoming a way of life to numb the pain. They’re professional athletes whether you want to admit it or not.

After a few months of watching wrestling, it hit me that I wasn’t lying awake at night thinking about COVID as much anymore, but it wasn’t because of the wrestlers’ seeming invincibility rubbing off on me like I had anticipated. It was their vulnerability that helped me. These men and women, the Von Erichs very much included, would walk out into the squared circle like giants, like demigods come down to Earth to entertain us mere mortals. In doing so, they would destroy themselves, breaking down their bodies and their minds until so many of them died tragically and entirely too young.

Watching wrestling didn’t instill me with invincibility, it helped me embrace mortality. Andre the Giant, Macho Man Randy Savage, Owen Hart, Mr. Perfect, Kerry and David Von Erich and so many, many more wrestlers weren’t invincible, but are immortal as we still watch them in the ring. So yeah, I started watching wrestling because it’s a big dumb soap opera with backflips, but I think I’ll keep watching it because of the flawed and aching humanity on display. “The Iron Claw” probably won’t make general audiences start watching professional wrestling, but it might make them respect it just a little bit, and that’s a good place to start.

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Think Wild Hosts Training with Renowned Raptor Orthopedic Surgeon Local wildlife hospital hopes to expand its treatment and post-op care for wildlife

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enowned raptor orthopedic surgeon, Dr. David Scott, former staff veterinarian at the Carolina Raptor Center and author of “Raptor Medicine, Surgery, and Rehabilitation” and other books used in veterinary medicine, recently led a Think Wild staff training in Bend.

“Dr. Scott was teaching the team, including myself, how to manage avian orthopedic cases that require surgical care — think about putting metal hardware in an animal (humans included) to fix a bone,” said Dr. Laura Acevedo, DVM, WEMT-B, and Think Wild’s veterinarian.

The goal of the workshop was to provide Dr. Acevedo with the tools and necessary information to do orthopedic surgeries on patients, as well as to help the rehab staff with post-operative care training.

Scott is also a software engineer who received a bachelor’s in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1988 before getting his DMV at the University in 1997. He developed a medical record software called RaptorMed specifically for tracking the medical and husbandry records of a wide variety of wildlife species and is used in aquariums and wildlife rehab centers throughout the world.

“Dr. Acevedo had met Dr. Scott at the Carolina Raptor Center while doing a rotation there while she was in veterinary school,” said Pauline Hice, director of wildlife rehabilitation at Think Wild. “About two years ago, while she and I were getting the hospital protocols all ready, we were discussing what was our goal in the next coming years with potential procedures that we could do in the future but didn’t have the ability to do right now. Luckily, Laura had this connection with this world-renowned avian surgeon and so we decided to go forward with having Dr. Scott come to Think Wild.”

For those unfamiliar with Think Wild, the organization is a wildlife hospital and conservation center located in Bend.

Its mission is “to inspire the High Desert community to care for and protect native wildlife through education, conservation, rescue, and rehabilitation.”

“We encounter a multitude of cases that affect raptors that may or may not require surgery. In the past, we have performed skin grafts, ocular eviscerations on owls (only), digit amputations and wound repairs caused by shootings, vehicle collisions, as well as barbed wire injuries, window strikes, interspecies disputes, incomplete predation attempts and more,” said Acevedo.

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Dr. David Scott works with the Think Wild team to teach them skills in orthopedic surgery.

To date, Think Wild staff has been able to do non-surgical interventions such as wing wraps to stabilize fractures.

However, performing orthopedic surgery will increase the staff’s ability to care for patients. “This will expand the number of patients that we can rehabilitate with more complex long bone fractures that would not otherwise do well with external coaptation alone,” said Acevedo.

Think Wild developed a set of protocols, taking information from professional rehabilitators, veterinarians, textbooks and other resources, to determine a course of action.

“Every time an animal comes in, we have the same process of evaluating them,” said Hice. “We then figure out what are their injuries and then based off of all the knowledge we’ve collected, that helps us make a clearer decision on how to move forward with treatment.” That may even entail doing a blood transfusion from a donor bird to the patient (preferably from the same species but with limitations if the donor species is different than the recipient).

In 2023, Think Wild saw 621 patients including avian, mammalian and amphibian patients. Due to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regulations

and permitting, the hospital cannot except certain animals such as waterfowl, or rabbits and hares due to rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus. Its Wildlife Hotline (541-241-8680) got over 2,500 calls last year and is monitored for text or calls seven days a week.

“We did some analyzing on our hotline statistics and about 50% of the calls we were either able to solve over the phone or educate the caller on how to prevent things for the future,” said Hice.

Utilizing the training with Scott, the Think Wild staff looks forward to being able to help more injured wildlife,

especially those that may qualify for orthopedic surgery. Volunteers can help with the many arms of the organization, from educational programs to working in the rehab hospital or by contributing to the lengthy wish list of supplies needed for the treatment and care of injured wildlife.

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Winter enthusiasts can embrace the thrill of snowmobiling with Elk Lake Resort’s exclusive rental options @elklakeresort Instagram

Snowmobile trails have been designated through wilderness areas and national forests in the Central Oregon area.

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his past weekend, I woke to something I had never experienced before, but what I was told was a common occurrence come the middle of winter in the high desert. In a blink, the Bend area received anywhere from 10 to 16 inches of snow in just two days, which promptly blanketed every mailbox and parked car.

While I could complain about the new back pain I have from shoveling snow for hours, and believe me I could, that “winter wonderland” feeling still hasn’t left me.

While city snow plows and Bend locals get to work shoveling sidewalks and street corners, the Elk Lake Resort offers cabin guests and day visitors a myriad of winter experiences that allow participants to head outdoors and enjoy the snow including snowcat rides, meal excursions and snowmobile rentals.

Snowmobiles have gained notoriety in recent years as an exhilarating and relatively convenient mode of transportation and winter recreation. The versatility of the machine comes from its hybrid build, utilizing both skis and rear traction powered by motor, allowing for incredibly easy maneuvering in rural areas heavily affected by snowfall. The recreational aspects of snowmobiles such as increased access to remote wilderness and the ability to travel quickly in adverse winter conditions provides an ideal mode of transportation for explorers who want to dive deep into the powder-covered wilderness of Central Oregon.

For those seeking an introduction to snowmobiling, guided tours provide a safe and enjoyable experience with expert guides leading participants through a network of well-maintained trails, each offering a unique perspective of the region's natural beauty. Beginners can learn the ropes while gliding through snow-covered forests and open meadows, gaining confidence on the snowmobile.

These excursions are not just for the thrill-seekers. Many tour operators provide options suitable for families, ensuring that even the younger members can join in the excitement. Family tours often include gentle trails, allowing everyone to enjoy the winter wonderland together.

To complete an exhilarating day on the snowmobile trails, the resort offers a host of après-snowmobiling delights. Cozy lodges and cabins nestled in the mountains provide a warm retreat, complete with hot cocoa, crackling fires and a chance to relive the day's adventures. Rentals are available in three hour and sixhour slots for both single and tandem sled.

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eaders of Oregon’s cannabis industry are asking the state to permanently restrict the number of new marijuana businesses.

To date, Oregon has approved over 3,000 licenses for the farming, processing or sale of marijuana. Industry advocates say since businesses can’t export to other states, that’s far more than what their customers need.

“There are so many businesses competing for the same amount of market share that it’s just not feasible,” said Mike Getlin, the board chair of the Cannabis Industry Alliance of Oregon.

Since June 2018, a series of legislative and informal moratoriums have stopped additional licensure. However, the version that’s currently in place is set to expire this April.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said if that happens, it would have to start processing applications again, and the agency doesn’t believe it’s in the legal position to create its own pause.

Now, Getlin is calling on state lawmakers to take action. He’s asking them to prevent new licensure until there is significant population growth.

The proposal would require that before any new licenses are issued, there is less than one license for every 7,500 smoking-age adults in Oregon.

For processing and wholesale licenses, this would need to be below one in 12,500.

Getlin said the state is far above that threshold right now. He said this change wouldn’t stop the current overcrowding, but it will prevent things from getting worse.

“What we’re fighting for is not to fix the Oregon system,” said Getlin. “It is simply to not accidentally have a big old knife stuck in its heart.”

Under the bill, marijuana businesses could still sell and purchase existing licenses.

As part of HB 2515, the proposal died in committee last year. Getlin said he hopes a bill with similar language makes it across the finish line in this year’s legislative session.

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ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): We all go through phases that feel extra plodding and pedestrian. During these times, the rhythms and melodies of our lives seem drabber than usual.

The good news is that I believe you Capricorns will experience fewer of these slowdowns than usual in 2024. The rest of us will be seeing you at your best and brightest on a frequent basis. In fact, the gifts and blessings you offer may flow toward us in abundance. So it’s no coincidence if you feel exceptionally well-loved during the coming months.

PS: The optimal way to respond to the appreciation you receive is to ratchet up your generosity even higher.

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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the fall of

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1903, The New York Times published an article that scorned human efforts to develop flying machines. It prophesied that such a revolutionary technology was still at least a million years in the future—possibly 10 million years. In conclusion, it declared that there were better ways to apply our collective ingenuity than working to create such an unlikely invention. Nine weeks later, Orville and Wilbur Wright disproved that theory, completing a flight with the airplane they had made. I suspect that you, Aquarius, are also primed to refute an expectation or prediction about your supposed limitations. (Afterward, try not to gloat too much.)

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Your sweat and tears are being rewarded with sweets and cheers. Your diligent, detailed work is leading to expansive outcomes that provide relief and release. The discipline you’ve been harnessing with such panache is spawning breakthroughs in the form of elegant liberations. Congrats, dear Pisces! Don’t be shy about welcoming in the fresh privileges flowing your way. You have earned these lush dividends.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries chemist Percy Julian (1899–1975) was a trailblazer in creating medicine from plants. He patented over 130 drugs and laid the foundation for the production of cortisone and birth control pills. Julian was also a Black man who had to fight relentlessly to overcome the racism he encountered everywhere. I regard him as an exemplary member of the Aries tribe, since he channeled his robust martial urges toward constructive ends again and again and again. May he inspire you in the coming weeks, dear Aries. Don’t just get angry or riled up.

Harness your agitated spirit to win a series of triumphs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus actor Pierce Brosnan says, "You struggle with money.

You struggle without money. You struggle with love. You struggle without love. But it’s how you manage. You have to keep laughing, you have to be fun to be with, and you have to live with style."

Brosnan implies that struggling is a fundamental fact of everyday life, an insistent presence that is never far from our awareness. But if you're willing to consider the possibility that his theory may sometimes be an exaggeration, I have good news: The coming months could be less filled with struggle than ever before. As you deal with the ease and grace, I hope you will laugh, be fun to be with, and live with style—without having to be motivated by ceaseless struggle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini author and activist William Upski Wimsatt is one of my role models. Why? In part, because he shares my progressive political ideals and works hard to get young people to vote for enlightened candidates who promote social justice. Another reason I love him is that he aspires to have 10,000 role models.

Not just a few celebrity heroes, but a wide array of compassionate geniuses working to make the world more like paradise. The coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to gather new role models, dear Gemini. I also suggest you look around for new mentors, teachers, and inspiring guides.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I want you to fulfill your desires! I want you to get what you want!

I don’t think that yearnings are unspiritual indulgences that divert us from enlightenment. On the contrary, I believe our longings are sacred homing signals guiding us to our highest truths. With these thoughts in mind, here are four tips to enhance your quests in the coming months: 1. Some of your desires may be distorted or superficial versions of deeper, holier desires. Do your best to dig down and find their heart source. 2. To help manifest your desires, visualize yourself as having already accomplished them. 3. Welcome the fact that when you achieve what you want, your life will change in unpredictable ways. You may have to deal with a good kind of stress. 4. Remember that people are more likely to assist you in getting what you yearn for if you’re not greedy and grasping.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I regard Leo psychologist Carl Jung (1875–1961) as a genius with a supreme intellect. Here's a quote from him that I want you to hear: "We should not pretend to understand the world only by the intellect; we apprehend it just as much by feeling. Therefore, the judgment of the intellect is, at best, only the half of truth, and must, if it be honest, also come to an understanding of its inadequacy." You may already believe this wisdom in your gut, Leo. But like all of us, you live in a culture filled with authorities who value the intellect above feeling. So it's essential to be regularly reminded of the bigger truth—especially for you right now.

To make righteous decisions, you must respect your feelings as much as your intellect.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept.

22): Poet Rainer Maria Rilke exalted the physical pleasure that sex brings.

He mourned that so many "misuse and squander this experience and apply it as a stimulant to the tired spots of their lives and as a distraction instead of a rallying toward exalted moments." At its best, Rilke said, sex gives us "a knowing of the world, the fullness and the glory of all knowing." It is a sublime prayer, an opportunity to feel sacred communion on every level of our being. That's the erotic experience I wish for you in the coming weeks, Virgo. And I believe you will have an expanded potential for making it happen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Even if you are currently bonded with a spouse or partner, I recommend you consider proposing matrimony to an additional person: yourself. Yes, dear Libra, I believe the coming months will be prime time for you to get married to your own precious soul. If you’re brave enough and crazy enough to carry out this daring move, devote yourself to it with lavish abandon. Get yourself a wedding ring, write your vows, conduct a ceremony, and go on a honeymoon. If you’d like inspiration, read my piece “I Me Wed”: tinyurl.com/SelfMarriage SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Talking about a problem can be healthy. But in most cases, it should be a preliminary stage that leads to practical action; it shouldn’t be a substitute for action.

Now and then, however, there are exceptions to this rule. Mere dialogue, if grounded in mutual respect, may be sufficient to dissolve a logjam and make further action unnecessary. The coming days will be such a time for you, Scorpio. I believe you and your allies can talk your way out of difficulties.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian cartoonist Charles M. Schulz wrote, "My life has no purpose, no direction, no aim, no meaning, and yet I’m happy. I can’t figure it out. What am I doing right?" I suspect that in 2024, you may go through a brief phase similar to his: feeling blank, yet quite content. But it won’t last. Eventually, you will be driven to seek a passionate new sense of intense purpose. As you pursue this reinvention, a fresh version of happiness will bloom. For best results, be willing to outgrow your old ideas about what brings you gladness and gratification.

Homework: Indulge in "Healthy Obsessions”—not "Melodramatic Compulsions" or "Exhausting Crazes.” Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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ur bodies are amazing creations, capable of profound self-healing and detoxification. The bodies we all inhabit have evolved over millions of years and out of necessity developed incredible abilities to assimilate, absorb, break down and eliminate things from our bodies. Ideally, we keep what we need to sustain life and well-being, while detoxifying by eliminating metabolic, environmental and other waste.

When we talk about detoxification, often what comes to mind is periodic focused dietary cleanses. While many approaches to periodic fasting or cleansing are indeed good for our health, detoxification is something that is always happening in our bodies. It’s happening at a cellular level, within organs and organ systems, and there’s a lot we can do to support this innate and self-managing process.

The digestive tract has both the responsibility for assimilating nutrients as well as eliminating waste products further downstream. The liver, a virtual symphony of biochemical reactions, is not only processing sugars, fats and proteins and spinning a process that translates into nutrient delivery to every cell in our bodies but is also hard at work breaking down everything else that comes into the system. By some very ingenious detox pathways in the liver, metabolic waste is then further eliminated through bile, blood, as well as urine via the kidneys.

According to The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, the liver performs over 500 vital functions—and that’s just what we know of. Volumes of books and periodicals describe the complex processes the liver is tending to for our health and well-being.

While the liver has adapted beautifully to life on Planet Earth, in today’s polluted environment and less-than-optimal food supply, it is often challenged to keep up with all the duties it is charged with. With unhealthy foods, combined with excessive alcohol consumption, high stress levels, too much sitting and for many, a list of prescription drugs, the system can become “backed up,” which can lead to dysfunction of normal physiology, contributing to virtually all our most popular chronic diseases.

One of the old adages of Naturopathic medicine is that disease is rarely a mistake in the body, but rather the correct way for the body to respond given a certain set of circumstances.

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Par for the Course, Part 1 Meaning, that if there are enough external or internal factors that are out of balance or challenging the system, then disease will ensue.

So what can we do to support our body’s ability to keep itself healthy? As mentioned, periodic focused cleanses can be helpful, but even more effective is a regular routine of supporting our vital functions of health and detoxification.

First off, there should not be attempts at “liver cleansing” if the digestive system is not already functioning well. It is vital that the GI tract be functioning first. Daily bowel movements with healthy stool are a must, and if not already happening, should be the first goal for supporting the body’s ability to detoxify.

There is no shortage of formulas and products designed to help with detoxification, and when getting into this realm, I would strongly recommend the support of a health care provider skilled in this arena, if the goal is to directly upregulate liver detoxification. There are also many simple things that can be done first that will have a positive impact.

A healthy diet that emphasizes anti-inflammatory foods, minimizing or avoiding alcohol, and staying well hydrated are extremely important.

Fiber is very important dietarily, as it helps with binding toxins and removing them from the GI tract. Foods rich in antioxidants will also support detoxification at a cellular level. An herbal bitter or the routine of apple cider vinegar before a meal for many can help “kick-start” and optimize digestion at the area of the upper digestive tract.

Hydration cannot be emphasized enough, as we are a culture that is chronically dehydrated. Water should be consumed between meals primarily (so as not to dilute stomach acid for digestion), which will serve to help dilute metabolic waste products and aid in their elimination from the body.

Additional tips to help support the body’s ability to stay clean: • Regular exercise and movement • Sauna • Hot/Cold alternating hydrotherapy • Herbs and compounds that support the liver and gut • Dry skin brushing • Colonic hydrotherapy —Joshua Phillips, ND is the director at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center in Bend.

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60690 Newcastle Dr., Bend 3 beds, 2 baths, 1,931 square feet; .46 acres lot Built in 1978 $725,000 Listed by Pattie Serbus & Megan Serbus, RE/MAX Key Properties

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16625 SW Caballaro Court, Lot 433, Powell Butte 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,968 square feet; .52 acres lot Built in 2023 $1,595,000 Listed by Angie Mombert, RE/MAX Key Properties

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47 VOLUME 28 ISSUE 03 / JANUARY 18, 2024 / THE SOURCE WEEKLY

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s the winter season blankets Central Oregon in a beautiful layer of snow, the real estate market experiences a unique shift. While spring and summer are traditionally considered the prime seasons for homebuying, there are compelling reasons why winter might be the perfect time to invest in a new home.

And while we’re focusing on the positives here, be aware that winter does have its own challenges. Speak to your trusted advisor about what those challenges could be, because real estate can be challenging in any season.

1. Less Competition, More Negotiation Power One of the standout advantages of purchasing a home in the winter is reduced competition. With fewer buyers shopping, you're more likely to have negotiation power. Sellers may be motivated to close the deal quickly, giving you an upper hand in securing a favorable price or additional concessions. The absence of bidding wars can make the entire homebuying process smoother and less stressful.

2. Motivated Sellers Winter sellers often have compelling reasons to put their homes on the market. Whether it's a job relocation, financial considerations or a desire for a fresh start in the new year, winter sellers are usually more motivated. This motivation can translate into more flexibility when negotiating terms and conditions, making it an opportune time for buyers to strike a favorable deal.

3. Lower Prices and Better Deals: Real estate prices tend to dip in the winter months, presenting an attractive proposition for potential homebuyers.

Sellers may be more willing to reduce their asking prices to attract serious buyers during the colder season. Additionally, lenders may be more willing to offer incentives to close deals, creating

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