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Kids Summer Sprint Does your kid

want to join in on the fun? Sign up for the Summer Sprint, part of our 2021 Kid’s Rock the Races series.Troy Field, Bend. Noon-2pm. $5.

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Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp This

summer, drop off the kids (age 6 - 12) for our Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp! We’ll be having fun both inside and outside. Kids will learn to increase their essential Ninja skills with our experienced coaches, and meet other Ninja friends! Time for some ninja action! July 12-16, 9am-3:30pm, July 19-23, 9am-3:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: info@freespiritbend.com. $285.

Ninja Elite Kids (age 8 - 12) increase your athletic performance through the exciting sport of Ninja Warrior! Through focus and determination we will coach you through the three main components of Ninja Warrior: gymnastics, ground-based obstacles and rock climbing. The wide variety of Ninja challenges will keep you guessing and improving! Tue, July 13, 5:15pm, Tue, July 20, 5:15pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: info@freespiritbend.com. $72.

Summer Math Enrichment Camps &

Tutoring Join master teacher Debbi Mason, founder of Flourish Bend, for engaging and fun explorations with mathematical content this summer. Geared toward 3rd through 5th graders (approximate ages 7-12), these five-single day camps will challenge kids to think creatively and outside the box as they build, investigate and hypothesize. Wednesdays, 9am-3pm. Through Sept. 8. Flourish Bend, 361 NE Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-848-2804. flourishbend@aol.com. $50-$80.

Youth Cooking Camp-Healthy Dinners

Parents how would you like your child to make healthy dinners this summer? This class is for ages 7-17. Have your child join us in this fun 4-day hands-on class where they will learn to make a variety of healthy dinners. Mon, July 5, 11am-2pm, Tue, July 6, 11am-2pm, Wed, July 7, 11am-2pm and Thu, July 8, 11am-2pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $200.

Youth Cooking Camp-International

Breads Very few things beat the smell of bread fresh out of the oven. Have your child (age 7-17) join me in this hands-on camp where they will learn to make a variety of breads from around the world. Price is $200 and includes all 4 days Mon, July 12, 11am-2pm, Tue, July 13, 11am2pm, Wed, July 14, 11am-2pm and Thu, July 15, 11am-2pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $200.

FOOD EVENTS

Adult Cooking Class-Say Cheese! I love

cheese! Seriously, I couldn’t live without it. Join me in this hands-on class where we will make multiple courses based on amazing cheeses. Of course cheese is better with wine so we will pair each course with wine. July 9, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $85.

Bend Summer Festival Bend’s annual sum-

mer tradition is back! Discover unique art pieces as you stroll through the Fine Artist Promenade and find a new favorite local shop in our Oregon Lifestyle Marketplace. Bring the kiddos down for our Summer Sprint race for a fun day for the whole family! Support local artists, grab a bite, sip on something new and soak up weekend of fun in the sun. And don’t forget to visit the fabulous shops in Downtown Bend. July 10, 11am-10pm and July 11, 11am-5pm. Downtown Bend. Free.

Madras Farm-to-Table Market The Ma-

vending spots and marketing assistance. This market will also provide Downtown convenience for citizens who might not otherwise be able to travel out to a farm or ranch to make purchases. Fridays, 2-6pm. Through Sept. 3. Madras City Hall, 125 SW E St., Madras.

Saturday Market Come down for some shopping and a Mimosa. Saturdays, 11am-3pm. Through July 31. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.

Bend Summer Festival returns! Enjoy this celebration of summer with music, arts, food, drinks and fun.

Sisters Farmers Market The Sisters Farm-

ers Market is Sundays, 11am-2pm, June-October at Fir Street Park in Sisiters, OR. We’re happy to announce that we’ll be able to enjoy live music at the market this year! And our furry friends will be welcome to join! Sundays, 11am-2pm. Through Oct. 3. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

The Suttle Lodge: Wednesday Cook-

outs Find us in the rustic village bbqing on our Traeger every Wednesday alongside a special guest brewery with some live local tunes too. All ages, first come first served. Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Through Sept. 1. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters.

BEER & DRINK

Cross Cut Warming Hut: 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. Cross Cut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off

growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend.

Locals’ Night We offer $3 Pints of our core line up beers and $4 pours of our barrel aged beers all day. Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. Outdoor dining is open now! The are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour Rd. Suite B, Bend.

Wine on the Deck Come sit, relax and learn from the different Willamette Valley wineries featured on our year-round wine list. Each glass will be paired with a unique array of small-plates from our chef, using seasonal ingredients to compliment each wine. Reservations required. Tuesdays, 2-6pm. Through Aug. 31. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters.

ATHLETIC EVENTS

2021 Tour des Chutes Tour des Chutes is a multi-distance cycling and run/walk event in Bend. All funds from the event benefit children and adults with cancer. July 10, 6am. Ruffwear, 2843 NW Lolo Drive, Bend. $0-$100.

Bend Area Running Fraternity The group

will run along the Deschutes River and then receive discounted drinks from the cidery after the run! Mondays, 5pm. AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: bendarearunningfraternity@gmail.com. Free.

CORK Saturday Run at Thump Coffee We

will head out for a long run then meet back at Thump for a coffee. All paces are welcome! See you Saturday! Saturdays, 9-11am. Through Aug. 28. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

CORK Thursday Run Join us for a 3-5

mile run along the river trail. Meet at Zpizza Bend at 5:50; run at 6pm. Thursdays, 6pm. Through Aug. 28. Zpizza Tap Room, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Free.

Deschutes Dash Multisport Event The

Deschutes Dash is a Central Oregon classic and not to be missed on your event schedule! We offer sprint and Olympic distance triathlon, duathlon and aquabike courses for individuals and relay teams as well as 5K and 10K runs. Beautiful WICKIUP RESERVOIR is the venue. July 10, 8am2pm. Deschutes Dash Multisport Event, Wickiup Reservoir, LaPine. Contact: 541-213-9810. info@deschutesdash.com. Varies.

Deschutes Dash Triathlon Training Fun

Group Training focused toward Deschutess Dash and or Salem Half Ironman Triathlons. We meet M,W and alternate Saturdays for 8 weeks. Work on tri fitness, pacing, mock triathlons, swim skills, run efficiency and much more. Coached by 32-year veteran and 29 x Ironman finisher. Commit to the best. First Monday-Wednesday-Saturday of every month, 5:15pm. Through July 7. Discovery Park, 1315 NW Discovery Drive, Bend. Contact: 808-269-2471. $195.

Drift Sisters Onewheel Retreat 2021 Join

us for our second annual Drift Sisters Women’s Onewheel Retreat in Bend July 8, 4pm. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. $225-$360. playing a kid’s sport as an adult? Come play some high-fun, low-stakes dodgeball on Tuesday! All skill levels welcome, dodgeball is about high-fives and friends! Pre-register for event at website below -- space is limited! July 13, 6-8:30pm. The Pavilion, 1001 SW Bradbury Way, Bend. Contact: hi@benddodgeball.com. $5.

Gravity Race Series This series consists of six races held on a different downhill track at Mt. Bachelor’s Bike Park held on Friday nights, July 9 - Aug. 27. R1 - July 9 R2 - July 16 R3 - July 30 R4 - Aug. 6 R5 - Aug. 20 R6 - Aug. 27 Fri, July 9, 3 and 3:30pm, Fri, July 16, 3:30pm, Sat, July 31, 3:30pm, Fri, Aug. 6, 3:30pm, Fri, Aug. 13, 3:30pm and Fri, Aug. 27, 3:30pm. Mt. Bachelor, 13000 Century Drive, Bend.

Courtesy Lay It Out Events

Redmond Rock Chuck Open Redmond

Area Park and Recreation District is hosting the Redmond Rock Chuck Open pickleball tournament on July 9-11, presented by Brookdale Senior Living. This event will be in round robin format with planned skills brackets of 2.5 – 4.0+ in Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Men’s Doubles. pickleballtournaments.com/tournamentinfo.pl?tid=5153 July 9-11, 8am. Sam Johnson Park, 15th and Evergreen, Redmond.

Redmond Running Group Run All levels

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

OUTDOOR EVENTS

AdvenChair Demo Days The AdvenChair is

an all-terrain wheelchair designed to be pushed, pulled, and/or lifted by a team, allowing those with mobility challenges to see and experience wild places. With its mountain bike-inspired ergonomic design, a team of one to five people can navigate virtually any trail. Come give it a roll! Sat, July 10, 9:30am, Sat, Aug. 7, 9:30am and Sat, Sept. 11, 9:30am. LOGE Bend, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-330-6011. info@advenchair.com. Free.

Bend Photo Tours - Shooting Off the Beaten Path - Backpacking Photo

Workshop w/ Wanderlust Tours Get off

the beaten path with this scenic backpacking Photo Workshop in collaboration with Wanderlust Tours. We’ll get some exercise backpacking into camp, explore the area, then shoot sunset and some astro-photography. Wake up to sunrise and breakfast, some more epic shooting, then pack out! July 8-9. Wanderlust Tours, 61535 S Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: toni@tstopgallery.com. $550.