MARKET MUSIC LOCAL PARTNER

EVERYONE DESERVES GOOD FOOD

Jaymi is a young singer-songwriter who has been involved in the musical community of Bend, Oregon since she was eleven years old. Jaymi’s voice reflects folk and pop influences of Brandi Carlile, Joni Mitchell, and Noah Cyrus. She enjoys exploring various genres of music and putting her own twist on well-known pop, rock and country favorites. She also writes, records and releases her own music independently but prefers performing to producing music. Bend locals will recognize her music from festivals around town or at the weekly Northwest Crossing Saturday Market. When she isn’t making music, Jaymi can be found on a soccer field, running track or spending time with her friends.

FOOD, BUILDING COMMUNITY

“1 in 7 Americans struggle with hunger. The Bend Food Project is an innovative, new way to fight hunger in our community. You want to help. We make it easy."

The Bend Food Project was started in October of 2015 by a small group of residents who wanted to help fight hunger in our area. Their mission is to build community by reducing food insecurity ~ one green bag at a time!

We are so thrilled to partner with The Bend Food Project to help bring hunger awareness to our community and provide an opportunity for them to sign up new food donors. At the last market, they shared with us that they signed up 26 new food donors which equates to around 2000 pounds of food in the upcoming year. Thank you, Bend Food Project for all you do in our community.

To find out how you can support, please visit their website for more information: https://bendfoodproject.com

What does it take to host a farmer’s market of this magnitude? It takes a West Bend Property Company, who 15 years ago began dedicating resources, staffing, and marketing/administrative support towards the vision that Bend should have a signature market outside of downtown to compliment the amazing Downtown Bend market. It takes the vision and tenacity of a decade’s worth of terrific market leaders. It takes a team of three to six operations staff, waking up at 5am closing streets, and putting the market to bed by cleaning up after the market, and in between setting up tents, tables, market umbrellas, fitting down linens, and placing key signage and zero waste stations, all into location. It takes a great market manager coordinating the pre-market vendor recruitment and registration, the marketing, and, jumping forward to onsite care such as chalking out booth spaces and greeting, warmly, some 200 + vendors with a smile at check-in. It takes a permit specialist to work with the City of Bend to make sure all i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed. It takes a combined effort between managers to procure and care for sponsors. It takes an event company owner to meddle less, and vision more. It takes a team. And this team is a great one!

Melissa has been coordinating and managing events in Oregon for the past 12 years. She has overseen events such as Munch and Music, Munch and Movies, Hullabaloo, the Bend Spring, Summer and Fall Festivals, and Clear Summer Nights just to name a few. This is her third consecutive year (5 years total) as the Market Director, and it is her pride and joy! Melissa’s favorite aspect of the job is getting up there early each Saturday, watching the Sunrise, knowing there is a fresh market on the horizon and witnessing the beauty of the streets filling up with vendors and patrons alike!

CASSIDY KING

JR. MARKET MANAGER be part of this team and the Northwest Crossing community.

AVA KOZUB

JR. MARKET MANAGER

Ava Kozub, has been working at the market for almost 3 years. She and her family moved to Bend 5 years ago from Fresno California. She helps with setting up the tables, checking in vendors and anything else that is needed to get the market up and running. “Some of my favorite things to do are snowboarding, hiking, and hanging out with my friends.”

STEVEN WALKER

ASSISTANT TO OPERATIONS LEAD

This year marks 3 years on the operations side for the market. He was recently promoted to assistant lead manager due to his hard work and positive attitude. He has been a wildland firefighter for 10+ years and when he is not out fighting fired, you can be found working local events.

JESSICA YEOMAN

SOCIAL MEDIA

Last year, Jessi was baptized into the C3 Events family when she commandeered social media content for our market, Munch and Music free concert series and the Clear Summer Nights Concerts. She introduced Instagram and TikTok pages into these events social media presence and practiced a savvy, storytelling approach to social media. When she is not doing social media for these events, she can be found as the Market Director for the Bend Night Market on Friday Evenings!

Cassidy is 15 and an incoming sophomore at Summit High School. She has been working at the NWX Farmers Market for 3 years and really enjoys it! She has grown up in the event world and gotten to be involved in some other great events including, Munch and Music, Summer Festival and Clear Summer Nights. Her favorite thing about the NWX Farmers Market is how it really brings everyone together and is a great way to go spend your morning and or afternoon. “The NWX Farmers Market is a positive environment, and I am proud to be a part of it!”

ROB ROSE OPERATIONS LEAD

For the past 3 years, Rob has led our operations team. As a Marine Corps Veteran, he is skilled in leadership, dedication, and precision. His love for the market is shown in these attributes. Some of his favorite things are playing guitar, eating good food and he will be returning to school in the fall to focus on a degree in Computer Science.

IAN

You may recognize Ian from one of several local events he has worked since 2018. Ian is excited to be a part of this market and the inaugural year of the Bend Night Market. “Being here at the market helps to scratch the social itch developed while working from home all week!”

BRADLEY O’NEAL

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Bradley has been working for C3 events for over 15 years as an operations member, sign painter, driver, and as of 2013 as their go-to graphic designer. While he currently lives in Seattle, he is deeply grateful to continue contributing to events that help make Bend an outstanding community to live in and visit.

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-In.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

July Green Drinks: Fire and Flood: Queer Resilience in the Era of Climate Change

Queer Ecojustice Project and Out For Sustainability will screen a sneak-peek of Fire & Flood, a powerful and engaging film featuring brilliant, insightful interviews with over 20 queer and trans people recounting their stories of climate disaster and resilience. July 13, 4-9pm. The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-508-5410. priscilla@envirocenter.org. Free.

9th Street Village Makers Market Join for the 9th Street Village Makers Market hosted by Bevel Craft Brewing, Cultivate Farms and DIYcave featuring five rotating local artisans each week, alongside demos by DIYcave, nonprofits, food carts and craft beer. Every Sunday. Rain or shine. Family friendly! Sundays, Noon-4pm. Through Sept. 24. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 541-972-3835. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

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.

Dry Canyon Arts Association “Lend

Me Your Walls” Visit the “Lend Me Your Walls” exhibit at Feast Food Co. with five displayed artists. May 30-Aug. 19. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St, Redmond. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market Join for opening day of the Sisters Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Sisters! Shop from over 35 local farmers, ranchers, artisan food producers, and makers. Live music with Sugar Sweet String Band at 11:30am! Sisters Farmers Market is presented by the nonprofit Seed to Table. Sundays, 10am2pm. Through Sept. 24. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541-904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Visual Joy and Perfection: The Artistry of Master Fine Artist David Kreitzer

Join David in the Kreitzer Gallery and Studio, and experience sublime and healing Central Oregon splendor landscapes, the human figure, koi, California vineyards, floral and fantasy oil and watercolor images. Thursdays-Sundays, Noon5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Community Conversations: The Truth of Living Houseless There is limited seating to this free community event. Please RSVP through EventBrite to any or all conversations in the series. Six conversations anchored in compassion and intended to raise awareness, share knowledge and shatter assumptions surrounding the circumstances of poverty in Central Oregon. July 13, 6:30-8pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Intro to Wine at Arome Come join Lydia for a night talking about wine basics, common wine terminology and how to taste wine. Learn about some different wine characteristics and gain confidence in describing wines. The group will try three different wine varieties and practice writing tasting notes. Light snacks will be provided. July 13, 5:30-7pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib. or.us. Free.

Sawmill Demonstration Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and learn how lumber was processed on-thego at the turn of the century. Wed, July 12, 12:30-3pm, Fri, Aug. 11, 12:30-3pm and Sat, Sept. 9, 12:30-3pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. Free with paid admission.

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

Improv Class At Bend Institute of Comedy At the Bend Institute of Comedy you’ll improve your listening skills, build confidence, exercise your brain, take more risks, open your heart and expand your mind. Writer-actor-director John Breen (Portlandia, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Wendy and Lucy) will push you to become fearless in your pursuit of creative excellence. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through July 31. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. improvbend@ gmail.com. $265 (Early Bird Discount by June 18).

Current Fiction Book Club Join the current fiction book club. The group will discuss “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitino. July 12, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Hello Storytime Sharing stories, movement and a touch of music for 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun, so bring your listening ears and a smile. July 12, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Local Author Speed Date Join for local author speed dating. Three Oregon-based authors will be at Roundabout Books from Noon - 2pm to talk about their books. Authors will be seated around the store, so you can talk to them about their books July 15, Noon-2pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Nonfiction Book Club Join for the nonfiction book club, discussing Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick July 14, 9-10am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop. com. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:304:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Bingo and Dog Adoption Event Come play some bingo at Midtown Yacht Club in Bend, benefiting Street Dog Hero! A night of high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! There will be food trucks, cold drinks and some pups looking for their forever homes. Wed, May 3, 6-8pm and Wed, July 12, 6-8pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE 4th Street, Bend. Free

2 Hour Intro to Kayaking Lesson Test the waters and decide if kayaking is the right activity for you. Tumalo Creek’s intro to kayaking course is the perfect opportunity to give a new activity a try! Test the waters while learning equipment basics, essential paddling strokes and getting in and out of your kayak. Thursdays, 10am-Noon and Every other Saturday, 10am-Noon Through Aug. 19. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-3179407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $85.

Class A great launching point for the aspiring paddleboarder, Tumalo Creek’s basic skills standup paddleboard class will prepare participants to confidently explore the region’s flat and moving waterways. In the basic skills standup class you will learn basic paddle strokes, maneuvers, balance, and safety. Fridays-Sundays, 10am-Noon Through Sept. 10. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $85.

Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm and Saturdays, 7:30pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10.

The Big Butte Challenge Join us for the Big Butte Challenge, where families and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes & breweries across Central Oregon, at their own pace, between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend. Your reward? Custom Big Butte Merch, swag bags, and a free pint at each butte-sponsored brewery. June 5-Sept. 4. Contact: info@ cascaderelays.com. $20-$60.

Bend Night Market Take a dive into curated vintage, jewelry, arts, food trucks, cocktails, local brews, live music with Amargosa and DJ Greg Garretson spinning tunes. Cornhole, and mocktails too! Fridays, 5pm. Through Aug. 25. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Free.

Friday Flower Markets with Central Oregon Flower Collective Stop by for a weekly Friday Flower Market with Central Oregon Flower Collective. This stellar group of local flower farmers will bring you a plethora of floral delights to choose from, including vase arrangements, straight bunches, bouquets, plant starts, farm fresh eggs, herbs and more. Every week at Pomegranate! Fridays, 2-5:30pm. Through Sept. 29. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-3713. hello@pomegranate-home.com. Free.

Wild Bird Market Come enjoy and support local creators at the Wild Bird Market, in the heart of downtown Bend at the Commons Cafe. A recurring market every 2nd Friday of the month, featuring a wonderful variety of local artisans. Second Friday of every month, 10am-6pm. Through Sept. 8. The Commons Cafe & Taproom, 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. Contact: 253-722-7440. wildflowerfashiontruckco@gmail.com. Free.

Challenge

The Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is a self-paced hiking challenge up six iconic peaks in beautiful Central Oregon. Explore new mountains, test your limits and level up your outdoor experience, all while helping support outdoor nonprofits. June 21-Oct. 31. Contact: info@socialadventures.net. $50.

Volunteer with Mustangs To The Rescue Volunteers wanted to help with daily horse care at Mustangs To The Rescue. No experience necessary. Call and leave a message or email. Ongoing. Mustangs To The Rescue, 21670 SE McGilvray Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue.org.

CORK Mom Squad

This group is open to moms of all running levels! The focus of the group will be to connect with other moms, share advice/ information on running while pregnant or with a family and to have fun! Meet back at the LOGE by 9:50am for coffee and chatting! Third Sunday of every month, 9-10am. Sisters Coffee The Old Mill, 450 SW Powderhouse Dr., Bend. Contact: centraloregonrunningklub@gmail.com. Free.

Fit & Float Instructor-led, low-impact workout in the park, followed by an optional float down the Deschutes! Meet new friends and enjoy some fun in the sun! Saturdays, 9-10am. Through Sept. 2. Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 707-309-4589. estellecfitness@ gmail.com. $18.

Herbal Medicine Field Day Join the herbal wise guy, Dr. Glen Nagel for a day in the high desert identifying and collecting medicinal plants, followed by an afternoon in The Peoples Apothecary making medicine from the harvest. Possibilities for medicine may include, but not limited to: cordials, tinctures, hydrosols, teas or herbal oils. July 16, 10:30am-4pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $95.

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.

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 9-10am. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

Share your professional and business expertise. Become a volunteer mentor with SCORE in Central Oregon. The chapter is growing. Your experience and knowledge will be valued by both new and existing businesses in the community. To apply, call 541-316-0662 or visit centraloregon. score.org/volunteer. Fri, Aug. 26 and Ongoing. Contact: 541-316-0662.

Volunteer with Salvation Army The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

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.

Autocross Club Meeting Join the Autocross Club of Central Oregon and drive your car in low-cost high-performance driving competitions around Central Oregon. Come to the meeting to learn more about this season’s events at Deschutes Co. Fairgrounds, Hoodoo Ski Area and Oregon Raceway Park. Second Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Through Sept. 15. Deschutes Junction Pizza Grill Taphouse, 2940 N. Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-325-2114. taureaudor@hotmail.com. Free.

Bend Pinochle Club Plays Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All skills and ages welcome to learn how to play. Come early for snacks. Single deck on Thur. and Fri, double deck on Wed. Occasional tournaments. Wednesdays-Fridays, 11:30am-3pm. Golden Age Card Club, 40 SE 5th St, Bend. Contact: 541-389-1752, during play hours. bendpinochle@gmail.com. $3/single, $7/double.

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke?

Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.

Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-6398121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Community Birdwatching Trip Join Think Wild staff for a family-friendly bird identification walk at Tumalo Reservoir near Tumalo. Learn to identify native Central Oregon birds by sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides are provided. July 15, 9-11am. Tumalo Reservoir, Sisemore Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-241-8680. sadie@thinkwildco.org. Free.

Yoga Sculpt Classes Challenge your mind and body in this upbeat series that fuse the mindful approach of yoga with the physical benefits of strength training, kicking your yoga practice up a notch! Classes incorporate light dumbbell exercises to strengthen and tone every major muscle group while boosting your metabolism. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Through Aug. 14. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

2nd Annual LLD Basketball Camp 2nd annual Long Live Dono Foundation Basketball Camp for boys and girls going into 5th to 8th grade. Every 3 days, 8am-Noon. Caldera High School, 60925 15th Street, Bend. Contact: 541610-4318. longlivedono1057@gmail.com. $120.

Think Wild Bingo Join Think Wild for Sunday Bingo at Bridge 99 Brewery with cash prizes! Doors open at 11:30am. Bingo cards range from $1 to $5 with leftover proceeds supporting Think Wild. First Sunday of every month, Noon-2pm and Third Sunday of every month, Noon-2pm. Through Aug. 20. Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-241-8680. info@ thinkwildco.org. Free.

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

Bend Farmers Market A vibrant downtown outdoor market with amazing, local, fresh products from Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am-3pm. Through Oct. 11. Brooks Alley, downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Aloha Friday Fun and Games Build confidence, create opportunities and overcome obstacles. Fridays in Summer 2023. Two-hour sessions of unique fun and games designed to help youth, build skills, learn lessons, create relationships and cultivate qualities vital to success. Ages 5-6 (9-11am). Ages 7-9 (11am1pm). Ages 10-12 (1pm-3pm). Fridays, 9am3pm. Through Sept. 1. Lava Ridge Elementary, 20805 Cooley Rd, Bend. Contact: 808-333-2708. mailto:%20kanihos@alohafridayfoundation. com. $25-$35.

Art Camps for Kids Want real art for your kids? There are four unique camps to explore. Spend three hours learning different techniques, art history and creating unique work. Classes are Mon. through Wed., taught by a licensed art educator and artist. Mondays, 9am-Noon Through Aug. 10. ArtSpaz Art Studio, 20894 SE King Hezekiah Way, Bend. Contact: 714-747-2439. karen@ artspaz.com. $105.

Half Day Upper Deschutes Kayak Tour

The half-day trip on the Upper Deschutes is the perfect mini-adventure for visitors who want to fit another activity into their day. The flatwater section of the Deschutes, lying between Benham and Dillion Falls, provides an excellent escape for those seeking a casual paddling outing. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Aug. 30. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $125.

Kids Gardening Camp During the course on gardening, students will participate in the basic skills of seed starting, planting, weeding and watering. They will start their own seeds, and harvesting food from the garden to eat. July 19, 10am-2pm. Homestead Farms, 55535 Homestead Way, Bend. Contact: 925-783-4074. camphomesteadbend@gmail.com. $50.

Kids in Grades 1st-5th Grade Summer Program Bend International School will be running a 3-week summer program: June 19th-23rd July 10th-14th July 24th-28th Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am-5:30pm. Through July 28. Bend International School, 63020 OB Riley Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-797-7038. shanda@bendinternationalschool. org. $275/week, $250/week for siblings.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp (5day) Drop your kids off this summer at Free Spirit! Your kids will meet other ninja enthusiasts, build important movement skills and have a ton of fun. The staff lead fun games and coach them through daily Ninja Warrior challenges. This is a great camp for siblings and friends! Age 6-10. July 1014, 1-4pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $235.

By Julianna LaFollette