Source Weekly June 12, 2025

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

Summer Health and Adventure means something different to everyone. For one of our freelancers, it means a thrilling backcountry ski run down Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams for the final time of the season. For another, it means scuba diving in Central Oregon’s cool, dark lakes. For others, it’s time to wander the forest in hunt of edible mushrooms. We also have an article about the dangers of toxic algae with tips about how to recognize the hazard and symptoms if your dog becomes ill. We have a preview of the airshow in Madras which this year will feature an adventurous wing walker! For beer lovers, a profile on Tonya Cornett who is leading a transformation at the former Immersion Brewing, now UPP Liquids. Plus interviews with two very different musical acts. Here’s to your summer health and adventures!

—Nic Moye, Managing Editor

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Bend BCD: The Clash of the Haves and the Have Nots

Last week’s Source feature story, “Promised Land,” made one thing abundantly clear: Developers, along with a few vanguard businesses in the Bend Central District, think the process of revitalizing, aka developing, the area isn’t moving fast enough. Some developers Reporter Julianna LaFollette talked to place not a small amount of blame on the City of Bend, which, among its challenges, has to work out how to fund and operate, or close and relocate, a facility for houseless residents before it can move to the next big step of building a new city hall on the properties it’s acquired along Franklin Avenue and northward. Meanwhile, the City is moving forward on its funded pedestrian bridge, and on street improvements on and around other parts of Hawthorne, Franklin and Second Streets. Things are moving, but they’re moving slower than those who stand to make the most profit off a newly gentrified area would like. We, too, support the development of this area, and the investments there, but we hesitate to say that the City isn’t moving fast enough. There are drawbacks and cautionary tales around gentrification, and we should be mindful of those.

Amid private-sector pressure to hurry up and figure it all out, the City has to wrestle with thorny and humanitarian issues, such as not kicking out the houseless population that has cropped up in the area. Beyond the houseless population that currently lives around the Bend Central District, there are also residents who pre-date revitalization. Hundreds of people lived in the BCD as of the 2024 Census. Some of them have been and will continue to be displaced as the area redevelops. Likewise, many businesses already operate in the BCD. What’s next for them? Will

they be encouraged to stay or go? Will they be able to afford rents if the area becomes more attractive to others?

For these reasons, it seems that a cautionary timeline is the prudent option here. Move forward on what’s possible, such as street improvements (another thing developers have in the past said they wanted before starting projects), but do so with a plan in place for those who already exist there. New apartments and coffee shops and mixed-use spaces will be nice to have as a “second downtown,” and yet, Bend should move forward in a socially conscious and egalitarian way.

For example, as the City makes its own plans for the area, what could it look like to refrain from displacing the shelters and services that are currently in the area, but instead to integrate them into the carefully laid-plans that City residents will be asked to pay for? It would be nice to think that the City is banking on solving homelessness in the city before the new city hall breaks ground, meaning we wouldn’t need a Rainbow Motel or Lighthouse Navigation Center, but we’re not holding our breath.

We support the revitalization efforts in the Bend Central District, but we are pro-process. In order to express support for a revitalized area just outside of downtown Bend, we can’t sweep under the rug those who existed before it came to fruition. They must be integrated into the plan, and that’s going to take longer.

While it’s true that private business has a faster timeline — as has been done in the area around the Box Factory in recent years — local governments move slower because they have to take the time to incorporate more voices. That’s the way it should be.

O Letters

OUR WATER

The COMMON GOOD and DO NO HARM. Decisions in a decent society are based on these concepts. Privatization of water, our precious natural resource, denies the rights of people and nature to exist. Privatization of water fails to protect the COMMON GOOD and causes irreparable HARM to people and nature.

The COMMON GOOD encompasses the needs of farmers (not agribusiness), indigenous people who need water for fishing and cultural preservation, fire fighters, domestic consumers and the survival of nature to name just a few.

The HARMS of privatization of water are unsustainable and irreversible. Privatization transfers the control of our water resources to corporations, developers, bankers, bureaucrats and corrupt politicians to satisfy their personal and collective greed. Privatization ensures that these unaccountable entities will control the distribution and cost of water. They will decide who will win, who will lose, who will thrive, who will die, including nature.

Quo Warranto…By Whose Authority? Who is empowered to make the decisions about OUR water? How do WE THE PEOPLE assert our power and rights? How do we protect our water resources?

Stop the sham of public input hearings where the decisions have already been made. Whoever makes a proposal about water issues must represent himself in public forum. Disallow high powered attorneys pontificating in legalize while the perpetrator basks in anonymity and unaccountability.

Implement eminent domain to purchase the water rights of owners for the COMMON GOOD. The reality of drought, population explosion, fires and climate crisis demands a focus on what is good for people and the planet. Personal

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and collective greed and control is totally unacceptable in a decent society.

—Sue Bastian

BUILD A SHELTER

The county should prioritize building a high-barrier shelter that provides comprehensive services, including access to medical care, mental health support, and pathways to stability.

Its deeply concerning that, in our community and society, we are allowing people to live in such unsafe and unsanitary conditions; referred to as dirt world. This situation is not only detrimental to the individuals experiencing it, who clearly need structured support, but it also affects the overall well-being of the broader community.

Additionally, I am especially concerned about the welfare of animals in these environments. As a border collie owner, I know how much exercise, stimulation, and purpose this breed requires. It’s not fair to the dog or any animal to live in conditions where their basic needs cannot be met.

If someone is struggling to care for themselves, it may not be the right time to take on the responsibility of a pet. Animal welfare should be part of our response to this complex issue as well.

—Nicole Perullo

STOP RODEO CRUELTY

I cannot tell you how grateful I was to find the full page ad in the June 5 edition of the Source Weekly about rodeo cruelty. Living in Bend being so close to the Sister’s Rodeo and having to see commercials about it sickens me. Abusing and torturing animals for entertainment is not my idea of a good time. My father grew up on a farm in Salem and he was an animal lover, though not outspoken about their treatment. Growing up, we used to go to the Oregon State Fair and

attended the rodeo. I remember thinking how sad it was. In his senior years, he would go to the rodeo from time to time because he loved the horses. That was until he saw a calf get roped and not get up again. That was the end of that for him. I was sorry it took that long for him to realize the torture these poor animals endure.

Just because that’s the way it’s always been doesn’t mean it should stay that way. I would hope people could evolve and have more compassion, but it seems like this world is going in the opposite direction. Empathy seems to be a sign of weakness, as demonstrated by our current leaders. Where does that leave us as humans?

—Amy Merrill

OPEN PRIMARIES

Today in Oregon 45% of voters are not registered as either Democrats or Republicans. [https://independentvoterproject.org/voter-stats/or]. Yet, these independent and unaffiliated voters are not allowed to vote in primaries. HB 3166, if enacted, would have implemented open primaries with the top two vote getters in any primary moving on to the general election. The House Rules Committee considered HB 3166 during this past legislative session, but the measure did not get to the full House for a vote. It is not my purpose here to analyze HB 3166. It seems well thought out and drafted, but a better approach may be crafted. Rather, I am

writing to urge voters to contact their elected state representatives and senators and tell them that they expect open primary legislation to be enacted in the next session of the legislature. A majority of registered voters have chosen not to register as democrats or republicans. Every registered voter should have the right to vote in a primary where all qualified candidates are considered. Candidates should not be selected in separate primaries open only to voters who have registered for the party running the primary. So, if you agree, take a moment to write or call your elected state representatives and senators and urge them to enact open primary legislation in the next legislative session.

—David Ellis

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—Nic Moye, Managing Editor

Another 24-Hour Pet Emergency Center

Bend Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is now open 24 hours a day every day, including holidays. The expanded hours began on June 10.

“To support this, we staff every shift, including overnights, with experienced emergency veterinarians, rather than relying primarily on interns as is common in some teaching hospitals,” said Medical Director Adam Stone in a news release. The Center is located on SE Third Street and Brosterhous Road.

It’s the second 24-hour emergency vet clinic in Bend. Veterinary Referral Center of Oregon also offers urgent care services for pets. It’s located on NE Oxford.

—Nic Moye

Bend Police Embraces Drones, Grapples with State Limits

Bend PD sees the use of drones as a key tool for community safety. A proposed bill could broaden drone regulations, allowing for increased usage.

By Julianna LaFollette

On May 30, the Bend Police Department received a report that a Bend resident had threatened to execute a mass shooting in the area. The man, identified as 36-year-old Nathaniel Benjamin Wright, was known to own multiple firearms.

Bend PD officers responded to Wright’s home on NE Waller Avenue and saw his white truck parked in the driveway. Given the high-risk call, an officer deployed a drone in the air while another officer observed from a distance.

Through the use of the drone, officers were able to see Wright exit the home, carrying an AR-15-style rifle and a duffel bag while wearing a ballistic vest. Officers saw Wright remove the vest, place it in the vehicle and proceed to get into the truck to leave the residence.

8—How many years the Musers have performed together in this week’s Sound.

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While Wright was still in the driveway, officers stopped the vehicle and ordered him out of the car at gunpoint. Wright complied without incident and was taken into custody and transported to St. Charles Bend, according to a press release.

“There was a really positive outcome in that, and a big part of it was the drone being able to see real time what was happening with that individual, and that was relayed to the first responders that were all out there,” said Bend Police Officer Brian Beekman.

According to Beekman, drones allow police officers to obtain a bird’s eye view of a situation and form a plan that best serves the incident.

Bend PD has one of the longest-running public safety drone programs in the state, going back to 2016. Almost immediately after gaining access to the technology, Beekman said, the department saw its benefits.

An example was when Bend PD was locating the body of an individual who drowned in the Deschutes River in July 2017. A Bend PD drone officer flew the drone over the water and was able to find and recover the body.

“Through our eyes, and public safety at that time, we saw a technology tool like that could be used to resolve a very difficult incident, to keep first responders safe, to function in a way that we couldn't,” Beekman told the Source.

To get that type of visibility on a call, in the past, Beekman said there would have to be a helicopter or a fixed-wing airplane, to the tune of likely millions of dollars.

“What we saw was huge potential, benefits and very, very few drawbacks. So, we got pretty excited about the technology, and we've grown our program pretty significantly.”

If not for the drone during the May 30 shooting threat, officers would’ve had to walk up the driveway and confront the individual face-to-face, Beekman said, which could’ve led to an incident, confrontation or an officer-involved shooting.

“We can now put technology in the middle of that and hold the first responders in the reserve to come up with a better plan to deal with that person. And so that's exact ly what happened on that call,” Beekman told the Source.

State limitations

While the shooting threat fell under the allowable uses of a drone, under current state law, there are limitations on how and when officers can use drones to assess an incident.

In 2013, House Bill 2710 established that law enforcement may only use drones in certain circumstances, including with a warrant, with probable cause and for search and rescue and crime scene reconstruction, among others.

In addition to state laws, the Federal Aviation Administration has its own set of rules around drone locations, the size of drones and how far above ground they can go.

A proposed bill in the Oregon legislature, Senate Bill 238, could address some of the current limitations, widening the scope of drone usage.

“There's a whole slice of public safety calls that drones could play a positive role in that we're not able to do at the moment,” Beekman said.

According to Beekman, drones can currently be used at crime scenes, traffic crashes, search and rescue operations, criminal events with probable cause and criminal exigency – an emergency situation that justifies a warrantless search or arrest. Officers can also deploy a drone through a search warrant.

“It sounds like a lot of things, but it actually is a pretty narrow sliver of all the public safety stuff we get involved in,” he said.

The bill, if passed, would allow police departments to deploy drones in response to any call for service, with certain limitations.

The Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs is a state entity that’s in support of the bill.

According to Aaron Schmautz, president of the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs, SB 238 would allow the state to develop and further laws for drones as officers develop new ways of using them within their communities.

“As technology develops, laws have to develop along with them to ensure they're keeping up with those technological improvements” Schmautz told the Source.

With this, Schmautz said, they could deploy it to see if dangerous circumstances still exist and see where to best send police officers, in a world where there are not enough police officers.

“They're very useful in tactical circumstances, getting them into tight spaces and observing environments where you're not sure if police are the best deployment. You’re also seeing expansion into deploying them from a static location, as opposed to having a police officer drive them to a location and deploy them from that location.”

Opponents to the bill have raised concerns around increased surveillance and issues of privacy.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon has been vocal about its opposition to the bill. In written testimony on the bill, Michael Abrams, policy counsel with ACLU of Oregon, said the bill would provide a “legislative blank check for law enforcement agencies to begin deploying seemingly unlimited quantities of drones in a wide variety of situations.”

“This massive delegation of power to law enforcement could easily usher in an era of mass aerial surveillance that has a severe chilling effect on public speech, assembly, and movement, potentially in violation of Oregonian’s state constitutional rights against unreasonable searches,” Abrams wrote in the testimony.

He said the bill would risk exacerbating existing biases in law enforcement, particularly with respect to the over-policing and mass incarceration of Black and Indigenous people, and other people of color.

Beekman with Bend PD said he’s read a lot of the opposing arguments. He agrees that the technology should have some good safeguards but argued that a lot of public safety calls come with unknown risk. A drone, he said, can help size up a call for service, rather than a department sending an officer into a situation that could lead to confrontation.

“I would make the argument that it's a much better tool with much lower risk to everyone involved, where we can see what's happening in the moment and then come up with a good solution for that issue,” he said.

While privacy and surveillance is a large complaint for drones as a whole, Beekman said they are not intended to be a “sneaky” tool – since people can typically see and hear them.

According to Beekman, Bend PD has made an effort to be transparent about its drone usage and has taken initiative to publicly report its drone flights on its website.

“I think when you marry up transparency and good policy, there's a real opportunity for better public safety,” Beekman said.

The House Committee on Rules scheduled a public hearing for June 11.

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Bend Could Soon Allow Rowhouses & Multiple ADUs

Property

owners may be allowed two accessory dwelling units

By Nic Moye

The City of Bend is on track to create new housing options to address the need for middleincome housing. The City’s goal is to promote more affordable home ownership and rental opportunities with a diversity of housing types and sizes. According to a 2016 Bend Housing Needs Analysis, the City anticipates the population to grow by 38,500 people between 2008 and 2028, which would require nearly 16,700 new housing units.

On June 6, city councilors held a public hearing and first reading to amend the Bend Development Code, which will create three significant changes. It would go to a second vote before taking effect.

One would allow a second accessory unit or ADU on a property as a rental unit. The first ADU on a property can be 800 square feet. A second ADU would be limited to 500 square feet, to encourage single-room units. Three city councilors wanted to waive the 500-square-foot requirement and allow two 800-square-foot units, but four councilors voted to maintain the two different sizes. An ADU can be attached or detached from the main house. A detached ADU must be a minimum of six feet apart from other dwelling units on the lot. That does not apply to units legally constructed before April 2016.

The second change being proposed to the building code would allow homes to have a second kitchen, which can be anywhere in a home as long as access between the main livable space and the second kitchen is maintained. In other words, the home cannot be divided into apartments. City staff explained a

Shouldering the Load — and Setting a Junior World Record

Bend’s Campbell McKean notches two wins at the 2025 USA Swimming Nationals, breaks the one-minute barrier in the 100-meter breaststroke

By Peter Madsen

second kitchen would accommodate inter-generational homes, livein caretakers or workforce housing.

The third change would create a new category of homes called “rowhouses.” The detached single-family homes could be built and sold individually. These differ from townhomes, which developers finance and build as complete units. All other townhome standards would apply to rowhouses. Only one ADU per lot would be allowed with a rowhouse.

Work on amending the building codes started two years ago. In June 2023, the City held a workshop to identify barriers to housing production. Staff gathered input from developers, employers, home loan officers, realtors, building officials and others with an interest in addressing the need for middle-income housing. The request for a second ADU and second kitchen came from that workshop. In October 2023, a developer requested the ability to create rowhouses.

The City of Bend has been removing barriers for ADUs over the past several years. In 2018, it eliminated sidewalk requirements for ADUs. In 2019, it removed the requirement for one parking space per unit. In 2021, the city increased the size of a single ADU to 800 square feet.

No one spoke in opposition during the public hearing Wednesday. Three people spoke in support of the changes. The Council voted unanimously on the first reading, with Councilor Megan Norris recusing herself due to a potential conflict of interest with her employer, Hayden Homes. The second reading is scheduled for June 18.

One of Bend’s fastest-rising, world-caliber athletes only recently graduated from high school. On June 5, while his friends and classmates at Caldera High School threw their graduation caps into the air, McKean was at the 2025 USA Swimming National Championship in Indianapolis, competing neck-to-neck with an Olympian in the Men’s 50 Meter Breaststroke race. In the end, McKean nosed out Michael Andrew by 2-10ths of a second, finishing in 26.9 seconds. The next day, McKean secured a dub in the Men’s 100 Meter Breaststroke in 58.96 — a national record for Men 18-and-under, held by Andrew since 2016. In doing so, McKean is also the fastest 18-and-under 100 meter breaststroker in swimming world history.

His victories mean he’ll join Team USA, as he did in 2024. This time, they’ll compete at the World Championships in Singapore, beginning July 26. And this fall, McKean will join the first-pick swimming and diving program at the University of Texas, which won the 2025 NCAA National Championship in March.

Back in Bend and reached by phone, McKean said the dust was still settling after his two national championship wins and world record. But he was also pleased with his other placements — sixth in the 200 Meter Breaststroke (2:11.13) on June 4 and seventh in the Men’s 200 Meter Individual Medley (2:02.06) on June 7.

McKean’s performances have firmly placed him in the big leagues.

“I’m a little nervous just to be up there with the older guys, but yeah, it feels great,” McKean said. “I qualified for Team USA last year and I’m super excited the same way.”

McKean’s coach, Jim Nickell, puts the swimmer’s personal bests in perspective.

“Now Campbell is the second-fastest breaststroker in the world,” Nickell said. “His development has been magnificent over the last four years.”

—This story is powered by the Lay It Out Foundation, the nonprofit with a mission of promoting deep reporting and investigative journalism in Central Oregon. Learn more and be part of this important work by visiting layitoutfoundation.org.

The Source Honored with Three First Place Awards

The prestigious Society of Professional Journalists praises the alt independent newspaper

By Nic Moye

The Source won three firstplace awards in the 2024 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Northwest Excellence in Journalism competition. The northwest region includes newsrooms from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

The Source placed first in “General Excellence Writing (Small Newsroom), “Graphics & Illustrations (Small Newsroom) and “Environment & Natural Disaster Reporting.

“These awards are a meaningful acknowledgment of the work we do at the Source to deliver thoughtful, in-depth journalism to Central Oregon,” Publisher Aaron Switzer said. “To be recognized in categories spanning writing, visual storytelling and investigative reporting speaks to the commitment and talent of our small but dedicated newsroom.”

SPJ judges praised the Source’s environmental series on prescribed fire practices for its “superb writing, in-depth research, keen historical insight, impressive photography and helpful graphics,” also calling it a “fantastic read.” The SPJ is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the U.S., and the NW Excellence in Journalism contest is one of the largest of its kind in the country.

The Source remains one of the last locally owned newspapers in the region offering free, independent journalism.

“Every day, the Source team sets out to do something ambitious: Produce thoughtful, informative and important work that reflects and responds to our community,” said Editor in Chief Nicole Vulcan.

City of Bend

USA Swimming

Under the proposed code changes, rowhouses would be detached. They could be built and sold individually, so builders don’t have to finance an entire block.

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REDMOND NEWS Redmond’s Antler

Community Paves Way for New Child Care Facility

A new grant brings a Redmond housing development one step closer to building a child care center within the mixeduse neighborhood

By Julianna LaFollette

Plans for a complete community in Redmond are taking shape, seeking affordable housing, commercial buildings and a new child care facility to serve the community. The Antler Campus, located at 1699 W Antler in Redmond, will have a total of 76 housing units, including affordable rental and homeownership options.

Local affordable housing developers Rooted Homes and Housing Works are collaborating on the project, with Housing Works constructing approximately 59 rental units and Rooted Homes constructing 18 ownership units.

On May 29, Oregon Housing and Community Services awarded a $750,000 grant to Housing Works, bringing the agency one step closer to constructing its child care facility in the heart of the new neighborhood.

The child care facility, which will be operated by NeighborImpact’s Head Start program, will have three classrooms and is expected to serve roughly 40 kids at a time.

While Housing Works is still waiting on a final grant to build the facility, it plans to start construction shortly after it receives the funds. According to Keith Wooden, the real estate director for Housing Works, the organization hopes to hear back about its final funding needs within the next two months. The facility is expected to cost approximately $2 million.

“We're really close to schools, there's open space, there's a church next door and we're a tiny walkfrom

the Dry Canyon with all the parks.

It’s a pretty cool multifaceted development that we've pieced together over several years, and these are all the little components that are all happening together, which is really cool,” said Wooden.

“For the child care piece, we need it. We need to hear about the second piece of that funding to get going, but we hope to get the good news soon.”

Rooted Homes, which is working on the affordable ownership units, has received funding and is in the later stages of its permitting process. According to Wooden, the organization is set to start construction of its units by the end of the summer.

Housing Works, he said, plans to get started on its affordable rental

units sometime next spring, if it receives funding in time.

The Antler community, once complete, will offer on-site parking, a community garden, playgrounds and walkability to social service facilities in the area. The community will also include a new commercial office for Housing Works.

Wooden says the Antler development will help increase housing options for the many people in the city looking for affordable options.

“Rents are expensive in Redmond. We recognize that we need to create more of that opportunity. This is a good spot for it, and it should help with rents so that working families that live in Redmond can afford it,” Wooden told the Source. “It definitely serves a need that we know is out there.”

THREE DOG NIGHT

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS AMBROSIA AND JOHN FORD COLEY

Fans of classic rock and, dare I say, oldies, will dig this night of nostalgic hits. Three Dog Night is celebrating nearly five decades on the road, maintaining popularity throughout. Fri., June 13, 7pm at Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo. 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. $44-$129.

MARIA KART

GENDER-BENT ITALIAN PLUMBER RACING

A night of drag performances, themed cocktails and Mario Kart 8 racing—tournament style. Gender-bent cosplays of your favorite Nintendo characters encouraged. Let’s see your best Bowser! Sat., June 14, 6pm at Pangaea Guild Hall. 652 SW Sixth St., Redmond. $10.

This rendering shows what a proposed mixed-use neighborhood might look like.

Central Oregon

SUnderwater

Being part of the larger community

By Kimberly Bowker

nowflakes melt instantly upon touching the water of Lake Billy Chinook near Madras. It is February of 2008 and I float in a thick wetsuit shouldering scuba diving gear in 45-degree water. I shiver and feel awe at the thought of living under that water for a moment.

As one might expect, there is not a lot to see under the surface of the reservoir where I am embarking on my final step for PADI Open Water Diver certification with Central Oregon Diving. The lake usually hosts a number of crawfish, kokanee salmon, bass, and trout, but on this winter day I mostly notice the muddy ground, upturned sticks, and snow falling onto the compass before descent. Yet a new exhilaration opens upon the first few intakes and exhales of breath underwater.

Scuba diving will change my life forever. It will shift how I see and exist in the world.

“Diving does provide a lot of relaxation and mental peace,” said Sarah Clark, member of Central Oregon Diving. “It slows your heart rate. It’s quiet, it’s freeing, and relaxing hearing the rhythmic breathing.”

“Anywhere there is water you’ll see people who want to figure out what you can do,” added Jonathan Ingram, PADI Master Instructor and office manager of Central Oregon Diving. He noted that diving is yet another outdoor activity available year-round in this local landscape with so many lakes.

Scuba diving presence started in Central Oregon about 45 years ago when a space opened in a garage and eventually became part of the Powder House, according to Clark. In 2005, three partners purchased the air compressor and scuba diving division to establish Central Oregon Diving.

The dive shop is tucked away on Greenwood Avenue in Bend and celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. About 30 PADI courses are offered annually from Open Water Certification to professional levels of education. The shop hosts regional and international dive trips and gathers people together at locations like Lake Billy Chinook, Clear Lake, Elk Lake, and Cultus Lake for different events and cleanup dives.

A few years after that snowy certification day at Lake Billy Chinook, I was welcomed into an adventurous crew of divers from Eugene. We would dive

the Central Oregon high mountain lakes and witness images that I never perceived before. I existed in presence with the colorful carnage of spawning kokanee salmon in Crescent Lake and the 3,000-year-old trees preserved in the cold water of Clear Lake.

Eye to eye with such beings opened new ways to participate in life and recognize mathematical patterns of nature inherent in all environments. I became aware of space underwater, and thus above it, too.

An annual Deschutes River cleanup dive, in association with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, usually covers the stretch of river flowing by Bend’s Old Mill District. Cleanups provide a way to help the environment, be part of community and blow bubbles while finding unexpected treasures. Hundreds of pounds of items lost overboard, such as “beer fish,” sunglasses, and car keys, are found and retrieved from the river.

The events create ways to share awareness about supporting the environment, such as using reef safe sunscreen, and serves as a reminder to not throw trash into the water.

“It is a promotion of safe fun and talking to people about things that impact us in our small area,” Clark said. “That becomes global.”

Diving in Central Oregon also provides time and space to hone skills that can be applied to other locations. Regional sites enable divers to practice navigation in low visibility, become accustomed to colder temps, control buoyancy, feel their own presence in the water, learn about altitude when planning a dive, and generally build confidence.

Plus, you never know what you are going to experience within the underwater terrain of Central Oregon.

“In lake diving, you have to make your own fun,” said Clark. “There are a lot of things to pay attention to underwater.”

That fun can include meeting new dive buddies whose friendships extend beyond diving, helping the environment with cleanups, getting a groove on at underwater dance parties, exploring the fun world of communicating with hand signals, and being a part of life like you may have never imagined before.

Student divers learning in Cultus Lake.

PADI Women’s Dive Day and cleanup at Elk Lake.

Trash removed from a river cleanup dive.

Kokanee salmon spawning in Crescent Lake.

Central Oregon Diving

Central Oregon Diving

Central Oregon Diving Kimberly Bowker

Paul Furnari

A Backcountry SkiingTrifecta!

A thrill ride down Mt. Saint Helens, Mt. Hood & Mt. Adams

By Matt Brannen

Hello, readers! You are welcome to join me again on another summer skiing trip! This past Memorial Day weekend I met with brothers Todd Baribault and Allen Baribault. They flew into Portland from Santa Fe and Vermont respectively, where Todd and I were high school friends. We met up the following day with an agenda in mind: A Backcountry Skiing Trifecta! All throughout the Cascade Range are volcanoes that, much like an ice cream cone, have loads of snow waiting to be skied! The brothers and I had looked at some maps and came up with a loose idea to hit several mountains that were in the Portland-Bend periphery. It became clear that the major objective was to be Mount Adams, the second highest mountain in Washington. Before doing Adams, we figured we’d work our way up to it doing smaller peaks in the vicinity: Mount Saint Helens and Mount Hood.

In order to save time, we camped at the respective trailheads of our ski destinations. It makes it easier as you just make coffee, breakfast, gear up and go. I met the brothers in the parking lot of Mt. Saint Helens. A little history about Helens: it last erupted when it blew its top off laterally in 1980, reshaping the land, causing about 57 human casualties with hundreds of homes and infrastructure lost. A very dramatic and explosive upheaval that is apparent when you are on top of the volcano looking into the crater. The mountain is still active, has steam escaping and may erupt again sooner than later. The mountain is home to several glaciers, one of which is the Swift glacier that we skied down. It's an interesting juxtaposition of skiing on glaciers and active volcanoes; the iconic fire and ice story that shaped and molded the Cascade Range.

Hiking up for about two miles we used approach shoes and made it to the area called Worm flows where the snow snakes around, following old lava flows to where we donned on our skis and snowboard. Todd is a splitboarder, Allen is a telemarker, and I do alpine touring or AT for short. Skinning took several long hours with a couple stops for food and water. The approach was generally an easy, low angle. Only one time did we need to take off our skis and boot up a steep pitch. Mostly it was skinning to the top of the crater. Upon getting closer to the summit we encountered a volunteer worker with the Forest Service who informed us of the potential danger. At the top there is a massive cornice, where wind blows the snow which accumulates on the leeward side of the mountain building up gradually over time. It leads to a drop of around 2,000 feet into the crater bowl. People walking out on this cornice have died due to it breaking off, so the volunteer

had put up flags and warned us of its imminent danger.

There were several groups on the crater that day as the weather was prime for summer skiing. It had started off cloudy which had helped us on our late start and gradually broke up to be scattered cloud cover, but at the top it looked like clouds were ready to encapsulate us! On the mountain it's best to be concerned about the weather and constantly judge what it is doing, as it can move in fast and be potentially dangerous. We took our opportunity and transitioned into downhill mode and carefully skied past the flags marking the deadly cornice to a snow field that looked promising on the Swift glacier. The top 2,000 feet were prime summer corn skiing! What a fabulous time to be out! Making our way back to the trail which we started on, we did a sort of lollipop loop, going up one way then back down another. Back to the car, beer in hand, we did roughly nine hours total and 5,500 feet of vertical!

Our next objective which we could see briefly from the top of Helens was Mount Hood, a very prominent and very active volcano in Oregon, clearly visible on a clear day. It's home to six different ski resorts, many glaciers and many ski and mountaineering ascents to be had! We chose (actually I have to give 100 percent credit to Allen for trip planning this all the way from Vermont) to start from Meadows ski resort on the southeast side of the massive volcano. This put us in prime position to gear up and head up the Wy’east face, a giant snowfield off the Newton Clark glacier. Skinning up, we discovered we were yet again bringing up the rear in the train of folks attempting to ski the same line as us. No matter, the snow was still good and not too soft or too firm as we ascended. As we continued it became clear that we needed to put our skis on our packs and boot up using crampons, as the slope was steadily increasing to about 45 degrees of steepness. We caught up to the second to last group and hung out with them taking selfies and photos at the top of the Wy’east face, not quite at the summit, as that would take climbing gear which we did not have. Looking down the other side you can see down into the crater bowl, a huge 1,500 foot sheer drop off down into the abyss where other skiers, mountaineers and recreationalists awaited, as well as fumaroles where steam escapes the volcano, showing that it is still active and venting. That side is also where the Timberland ski resort operates, continuing to its spin lifts while we watched and admired the scenery. Looking south, you could see other volcanoes rising up, such as Jefferson, the Sisters, and Bachelor. Skiing down was extremely fun as the snow was perfect, not too hot, not too

cold and it was steep, allowing adrenaline to shoot into the bloodstream, eliciting several whoops and hollers, as this was what it’s all about. We followed the group before us down into the glacier where it was more like Helens, less angle but still fun corn skiing. Then we traversed around, much to Todd’s pleasure, back to the Meadows ski resort, then back to the vehicles and chips, salsa and beer. What a day! Total time was about eight hours and about 5,000 vertical feet of skiing!

The final chapter in this saga is Mount Adams. Let me say this, the road wasn't all the way open to the campground, as there was snow blocking it and that means that there were cars parked all over the oneway road, with no room to turn around at the top. I’ve never seen such a popular destination be so much of a junk show! On top of that my Tundra decided it was going to lose a brake pad, evacuating all but the bare minimum of brake fluid! Anyways, be wary of the road conditions (as well as your brakes) and the number of people up there recreating.

It was definitely the largest of the trifecta that we were doing, and now also the most tired and exhausted from our last two forays, we opted to start the earliest we could, waking up at around 4am to start the slog up this gigantic volcano. It was tough going, I almost had to bail. My feet were getting punished by my boots and it was almost unbearable, but I ground my teeth and endured the pain. What's the saying again? No pain, no Adams? That’s not it but you get the point. We ended up packing our packs as full of food and water as possible. It’s amazing how many calories and water you consume when you’re trying to get on top of a mountain as big as Adams! Adams was relatively benign and we ended up skinning all the way up to Pikers Peak at 11,600 feet, which we decided was enough and left the proper summit and the southwest chutes for another day. It was windy up at Pikers so we admired the beauty for a bit. Being able to see our previous adventures on Helens and Hood was incredible and you could feel a tangible sense of accomplishment. Skiing down had sun crust and high winds for the first 1,000 feet and wasn’t the best of skiing, but farther down the snow softened up and proved to be fun skiing all the way. Back at the cars we docked a whopping 7,000 feet and about 11.5 hours on the mountain. Talk about done. Getting the boots off was such a simple esoteric ecstasy, it is indescribable. After having one last beer we all set off on our separate ways. What a trip! Our bodies might have been ruined for a couple days but it was worth it to see the bucolic sights that the mountains afforded. What a time to be alive and out adventuring!

Matt Brannen

SOURCE PICKS

WEDNESDAY

DUENDE LIBRE

JAZZ AT SILVER MOON

Duende Libre is an award-winning trio that fuses jazz with the vibrant rhythms of Cuba, Brazil and West Africa. Apprenticed to master musicians of those traditions, the bandmates create a dynamic sound that’s both rooted and refreshingly original. Wed., June 11, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $15.

FRUITION WITH FERGUSON

TIMELESS ROOTS, FEARLESS SOUND

Portland’s Fruition returns with its signature genre-blurring sound, mixing Americana, blues and folk, and driven by over 15 years of creative exploration and tight-knit chemistry. The band’s latest album, “How to Make Mistakes,” showcases a free-spirited sound and the powerful vocals of founding member Mimi Naja, continuing their evolution as one of the scene’s most beloved live acts. Thu., June 12, 6pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $25.

FRIDAY 6/13

CELEBRATE THE SUN

DANCY PARTY AT PORTELLO

A dance party in honor of summer’s sweltering arrival! Featuring music by DJ Mana. Fri., June 13, 8pm at Portello Wine and Spirits. 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6/14

CASCADE CYCLING CLASSIC CRITERIUM

BEND’S DOWNTOWN BIKE RACE

On June 14, downtown Bend transforms into a high-speed raceway for the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium. This action-packed, single-day event features racers of all ages—from junior riders to veteran pros—tackling a fast, technical course for a shot at glory (and a hefty prize purse.) Sat., June 14, Noon9pm. Start/finish at the corner of NW Wall St. and NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Free to spectate, cost of racing varies by category.

SATURDAY 6/14

MARIA JACKSON BAND

BEND’S OWN SOUL POWERHOUSE

Fresh off of headlining Bend Pride, Maria Jackson brings a soulful, emotional sound to the stage. Inspired by the likes of Adele and Sade, her music is intimate and powerful—an honest blend of heartbreak, healing and late-night vinyl vibes you won’t want to miss. Sat., June 14, 7pm at Wildwood Bar & Grill. 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

SATURDAY 6/14

FUTURE FAMBO AND FYAH BLAZE

REGGAE AND DANCEHALL SUMMER FESTIVAL

A packed night in celebration of Caribbean food, music and culture. Featuring an elaborate and mouth-watering dinner menu and a stacked music lineup, sure to keep the dance floor packed until late. Sat., June 14, 7:30pm at Midtown Ballroom. 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $45.

SUNDAY 6/15

DAD BODS

SUNRIVER’S TURF TUNES SERIES

Bring your dad to see Dad Bods, Bend’s premiere ‘80s cover band! With Dump City Dumplings on site and beverages available for purchase, this lawn concert has all the ingredients for a relaxing, fun, fresh-airfilled end to the weekend, Sun., June 15, 6pm at SHARC. 57250 Overlook Rd., Sunriver. Free.

SUNDAY 6/15

WILDFLOWER HIKE

EXPLORE THE METOLIUS PRESERVE

Only accessible via guided Deschutes Land Trust tours, the Metolius Preserve boasts diverse landscapes of ponderosa forests and lush, creekside corridors. Melinda Walker will lead this hike, focused on the wildflowers in bloom. Sun., June 15, 9-11:30am at the Metolius Preserve, near Camp Sherman. Exact location described upon registration. Free.

TUESDAY 6/17

SUPER SCIENCE TRIVIA

PRESENTED BY NERD NIGHT

Put your knowledge to the test, win prizes, drink beer. Arrive early to secure a table and order food from the pub! Tue., June 17, 7-9pm at Worthy Brewing. 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Free.

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SHARC Events

S SOUND Northern California's The Musers Are Having a Good Time

This eclectic, fun folk group is coming to the Commonwealth Pub

By Julie Hanney

How to describe the Musers in one sentence? Let me try: They are a quirky, uber-talented band of middle-aged hippies from Northern California who want to change the world one smile at a time, while having the best time doing it. Their songs and entertaining music videos range the gamut from silly and sweet to deep and moving. I was delighted to chat with Megan McLaughlin, lead singer, guitar player and songwriter, about the band ahead of their show in Bend on Saturday, June 14.

the Source: First of all, your song, "Pot o' Bean,s" has been running through my head for a week now! It's so much fun. Can you talk about the origin of this song?

Megan McLaughlin: I live on a piece of land with my husband and my good friend Rob, and Rob is a great cook. He taught me that you can feed the whole family for about five bucks with a bag of beans. I just literally wrote down the recipe in a song and it's very true to life, that very often on a Sunday I'll put on a pot of beans before I go out and then come home… and really all you have to do is make a salad, slice the bread and boom! Dinner's ready.

tS: I love it. So how long have the Musers been together as a musical group?

MM: This spring is eight years. I lived in Oakland previously and I was a teacher in my other life. I taught kindergarten and first grade for 28 years and then in 2017 I kind of hit the wall and decided I might be done. So, I had a talk with my husband, and we moved up here, remodeled a house and I started a band. So, the band was formed by myself, Anita Bear Sandwina and Tom Kuhn. Anita is a prolific songwriter and instrumentalist. We call her our Swiss Army knife, but she's actually on a hiatus right now and we hope that she comes back. For our current lineup we have Leslie Jackson on mandolin, cajon and backing vocals [along with Megan and Tom on stand-up bass].

tS: What do you love about making music?

MM: The joy of performing and bringing smiles to people’s faces. I really love songwriting, I've been at it quite a while. When I finish a song, I feel happy, and I try to write a song a month. That's my goal... they're not all keepers, but you've got to keep going. And my bandmates are just the best people, and we honestly have a really great time together. We always enjoy playing

together and hanging out together... for instance, this Saturday we are all going for a bike ride together, so it's kind of a chosen family.

tS: Your music videos on YouTube are so much fun and I love how unpretentious you all are, such as when you dressed up like bees on your song "The Bees Keep Me." Who comes up with these creative ideas for your videos?

MM: Our videographer's name is Sebastian Saint James. He's a singer/songwriter in the area and this is kind of his side hustle, and he's so darn good at it. He directed "The Bees Keep Me," written by Anita, but he also directed "Turn It On," which is the title track of our third album, and it's about depression and suicide. So, it's quite a different vibe but it's still about hope.

tS: Your song, "How You Being" hit me as being remarkably heartfelt and deep, especially the chorus:

Everybody asks me how I'm doing

I'm doing the doing just fine

But what I wonder is how you being

How you being in your heart

How you being in your mind

Can you talk about how this song came about?

MM: That was written by Anita and she wrote that during COVID. She's a teacher and at that point she was teaching on Zoom all day, every day, and her medium was ceramics... can you imagine? So, for her, she was trying to get through to these kids with a camera on, and some of them were pointing the camera at the ceiling. They were just like, “I'm not doing this. I have to, but I'm not doing it." And she said, "In COVID I decided there was nothing else that I could control, except how I was reacting to life." So that was where this lyric came from.

tS: How do you describe your style of music?

MM: We call it free range folk because it wanders around pecking at everything. So, you'll hear some Celtic-inspired music, some bluesy, some jazzy stuff... you will not be bored. And then we have surprising covers that will definitely get you dancing. It's music that makes you happy but also makes you think. We've got some political songs and some social justice songs, but they're not dogmatic and pushing stuff down your

throat. They're not all silly songs but we try and make sure that the audience is going to have a great time.

tS: In your wildest dreams, where are the Musers in five years?

MM: Oh, touring nationally and playing Red Rocks!

tS: I noticed you have a dragonfly on your band logo. Is there some significance with a dragonfly to the band?

MM: Yeah, there is actually. Besides, it's super cool looking. We all came to this band when we were in our fifties and the dragonfly is a creature that spends the first half of its life in the mud as a larva, and then it spreads its wings and flies away and is beautiful. And we thought that was a nice analogy to us middle-aged people forming a band, touring and making records. Everybody's like, really? You want to do that?

The Musers having fun, doing what they do.

Chris Carroll

CALENDAR

11 Wednesday

The Astro Lounge Karaoke Get here early to put your name on the list! Drink specials every night. 9pm-2am. Free.

Bevel Craft Brewing Eric Leadbetter With soulful vocals, masterful acoustic guitar and a love for classic rock, Eric brings a powerful solo performance full of heart. Come grab a pint and enjoy the show! 6-8pm. Free.

The Capitol The Capitol Karaoke Music Weekly Karaoke at its finest! Central Oregon’s premiere karaoke experience has just moved locations! Now at the Capitol! Drink specials! Air guitars! Come see for yourself. 8pm-1am. Free.

The Cellar Live Music with Danger Gently Head down to The Cellar every Wednesday to enjoy live music from Danger Gently, a talented rotating cast of characters playing old-timey jams! 6-8pm. Free.

The Commonwealth Pub Dail Croome Dail Croome has a rich and complex soulful voice similar to that of Bob Seger and Joe Cocker, presenting Southern rock and Americana songs that takes us back to a simpler time. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 High Strung Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music. 6-8pm. Free.

Cross-Eyed Cricket Bingo night Join us for bingo night with comedy and line dancing, hosted by Cole Pensinger and featuring line dancing by Swing N Line. All proceeds will help provide a girl with the care and experiences she deserves. Prizes for each round! 6-8pm. $1-$5.

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.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to 11 with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. 6:30pm. Free.

Market of Choice Bend Scrabble Club at Market of Choice We meet upstairs. We use the 7th edition of the Scabble Players Dictionary. New Scrabble players are welcome. If you have a Scrabble set, please bring it as a backup. 6-8:30pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday Acoustic Open Mic and Jam hosted by Derek Michael Marc Sign-up sheet is available at 6:30pm. 7-9pm. Free.

Pinky G’s Pizzeria MUSIC BINGO Join music Bingo (think Bingo and Name that Tune). Great food, cold drinks and good times. Free to play and prizes for each round winner. 6-8pm. Free. Ponch’s Place Bingo Wednesdays at Ponch’s Place Enjoy Bingo at Ponch’s Place on Wednesdays. 5:30-7pm. Free.

Prost! - Bend Trivia Prost! UKB Trivia is now at Prost! Genuine UKB Trivia is no average trivia night! Meet up with friends, win gift card prizes for top teams! Enjoy Prost’s authentic beer and food menu. Trivia is free to play, with no buy-ins! 7-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Duende Libre Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a “strikingly authentic blend.” Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. 7pm. $12-$15.

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12 Thursday

The Astro Lounge Karaoke Get here early to put your name on the list! Drink specials every night. 9pm-2am. Free.

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

Bar Rio Live Music at Bar Rio Grab your favorite bites and sips and relax into the music— ranging from jazz and blues to pop and flamenco. 6-8pm. Free.

Blacksmith Public House Karaoke with DJ Chris Join us on our indoor stage for Karaoke night! Every Thursday from 6:30-8pm. We have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, great drink options, and lots of food trucks! Family and dog friendly. 6:30-8pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursday at Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. In-house menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bunk+Brew Karaoke Thursdays Sing your heart out at Bunk + Brew’s Karaoke Night!

Whether you’re a pro or just love the spotlight, all voices are welcome. Food carts available all evening! Located in the Historic Lucas House Living Room for winter. 7-10pm. Free.

The Cellar Live Irish Trad Music with The Ballybogs! Join us for a night of live music featuring Bend’s Irish Trad band, The Ballybogs! Every Thursday at The Cellar. Seats fill up, so get there early if you can! 6-8pm. Free.

Crave Bend COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT

Comedy Open Mic Night on the SW side of Bend! Adults only encouraged. Intimate, smaller venue, healthier food and beverages, and an interactive night of comedy every Thursday! Hosted By Hopper. 7-9pm. Free.

The Dez Lounge Open Mic Join Joyful Lane at open mic night! Enjoy NA cocktails, charcuterie and dessert while listening to local talent! 6-9pm. Free.

Dixie’s Western Wear Olivia Harms Olivia Harms was born Western music royalty, but the rhinestone cowgirl has stepped out on her own to craft music that is equal parts Texas, Bakersfield and Nashville country, making her very own honky tonk sound. 3-4:30pm. Free.

Dogwood At The Pine Shed Let’s Have a Kiki A weekly 2SLGBTQIA+ night hosted by Cliché, with a new featured resident DJ each month. Kicking off the series in May with DJ Lunallday. Let’s have a kiki! 7-10pm. Free.

Elements Public House Trivia Night at Elements Public House with QuizHead Games Come be all you can be with Trivia Night every Thursday from 6-8pm! Featuring QuizHead. games. Located at the north end of Redmond. Full bar and great food! 6-8pm. Free.

Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards Cover City Get ready to dance, sing and groove all night long with Cover City – a powerhouse band delivering high-energy, feel-good music that keeps the crowd moving! Known for their smooth style, tight harmonies and killer grooves, Cover City transforms every show into a non-stop celebration. 5-8pm. $20.

The Lot Mari & The Dream (solo) Lead singer of local band Mari & The Dream brings an eclectic style of music ranging from blues, indie, folk, and everything in between. When she’s not performing with her band, you can find her playing solo and giving you a more intimate set. You won’t want to miss it! 6-8pm. Free.

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian

Grill Pete Kartsounses at McKenzie General Store McKenzie General Store loves being able to provide free family friendly live music to our community of locals, adventures and travelers alike! With our outdoor beirgarden, restaurant and general store we’re sure to have all you need for an unforgettable evening! 6-9pm. Free.

Mountain Burger Paul Eddy Hits through the decades, plus originals from his new album, “Oregonian.” 6-8pm. Free.

Ponch’s Place Trivia Thursdays at Ponch’s Place Trivia Thursdays at Ponch’s Place with QuizHead Games. 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Cheyenne West Band Modern and classic country hits. 6-8pm. Free.

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

Silver Moon Brewing Tylor & the Train Robbers For the past decade, Tylor & the Train Robbers have been blazing trails, carving a path through the heartland with their roots country and Americana music. With boots worn thin from relentless touring, they’ve crisscrossed the country, honing their craft and delivering electrifying performances, leaving a trail of devoted fans. 7pm. $12/$15.

Stoller Wine Bar Bend Coyote Rider Coyote Rider is a singer/songwriter project based in Bend, with Kim Kelley on guitar and vocals and Kat Hilst on cello, mandolin and vocals. Tim Coffey joins as the special sauce. 6-8pm. Free.

Tumalo State Park Sunset Yoga & Sound Journey Join Emily from Do Yoga Outside and Lauren from Resonance by Lauren for this 90-minute offering. There will be 45 minutes of restorative yoga flow, suitable for all levels of practitioners. Followed by 45 minutes of sinking into our bodies and listening to the frequencies of her beautiful instruments. 5:30-7pm. $35.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Outdoor Courtyard Fruition with Ferguson We’re proud to have been following, supporting and adoring the music and awesome humans of Fruition for their entire 15-year history and we are so excited to finally get them back! 6pm. $25.

13 Friday

Bend Cider Co. Bekka McAlvage Come on out to enjoy the country/folk/indie stylings of Southern Oregon-based singer/songwriter, Bekka McAlvage, in our beautiful backyard! 6-8pm. Free. Big E’s Sports Bar and Grill Karaoke Night Please come out and share in our celebration with a Fine Note Karaoke. 8pm. Free.

Cheba Hut Stand-Up Comedy Open-mic standup comedy + comedy show. 7:30am-9pm. Free.

The Commonwealth Pub Funk Around and Find Out Funk Around & Find Out is a high-energy funk and fusion experience. Fresh, groovy spin on popular tunes spanning decades … from The Beatles to Dua Lipa. Reimagining favorite songs with rich harmonies, deep grooves, and dynamic, virtuosic improvisation. Dancing and grinning for all ages from the first note. 8-9pm. Free.

The Commonwealth Pub Commonwealth DJ Dance Party with TRUNORTH Join TRUNORTH as he makes his way down from the 49th parallel, spinning the latest and greatest, raising the bar on this year’s playoff season. Join him Friday and Saturday nights at The Commonwealth Pub and cheer on the beats from soul, to funk, to today’s hits. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards Jeff Miller & The Congregation What happens when some new “old” friends discover through a series of unanticipated encounters that they were meant to make music together and smile so hard while doing it that their faces hurt? You get Jeff Miller & The Congregation. 6-9pm. $30.

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.

Portland’s Hayley Lynn fuses folk, pop and soul with rock flair on her latest album, “The Art of Letting Go: Side A”, a bold and heartfelt next chapter in her evolving sound. Sat., June 14,7-9pm at Portello Wine and Spirits.

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Immersion Brewing Bend Comedy Showcase Join us for a hilarious lineup of very talented comedians! This is going to be an unforgettable night of comedy, so don’t miss out! 8-10pm. $25.

M&J Tavern Auzzie Mark & Friends Auzzie Mark is back from down under just in time to collect some friends and deliver his witty mash-ups. 9pm. Free.

Ponch’s Place Paul Eddy Local singer/songwriter sings hits through the decades, plus originals from his new album “Oregonian,” available at Bandcamp.com 6-8pm. Free.

Portello Wine and Spirits Celebrate the Sun Dance Party! You asked, we listened! Come celebrate the sun with DJ Mana spinning your favorite dance hits all night! 8-10:30pm. Free.

River Pig Saloon Bend McCoy Indie pop star on the rise! 7pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Copper Children A unique blend of styles and influences that span from the choral sounds of American gospel music to the psychedelic acid jam-fueled sounds of the ‘60s. They take you into your heart space, conjuring the spirit of unity, freedom, silliness and love. 7pm. $15.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Precious Byrd Album Release Party Precious Byrd is an award-winning dance party band from Oregon known for electrifying performances that blend rock, funk, soul and pop into unforgettable shows. For over a decade, they’ve packed dance floors at weddings, festivals and corporate events. 7pm. $25-$32.

Wildwood Bar & Grill Snow Creek Tone wizards come down from the dry side of the mountain to share their craft. 7-10pm. Free.

14 Saturday

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

The Capitol Lorin @ZEN Bend’s finest nightclub. Second Saturdays feature an ever-evolving blend of house, dance and ‘90s hip-hop. Second Saturday of every month, 9pm-2am. Free. The Commonwealth Pub The Musers The Musers bring their foot-stomping blend of bluegrass, folk and funk from Sonoma County, California. 8-10pm. Free.

The Commonwealth Pub Commonwealth DJ Dance Party with TRUNORTH Join TRUNORTH as he makes his way down from the 49th parallel, spinning the latest and greatest, raising the bar on this year’s playoff season. Join him Friday and Saturday nights at The Commonwealth Pub and cheer on the beats from soul, to funk, to today’s hits. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Crave Bend Shameless: Comedy Storytelling Competition Round 2 Hosted by Hopper They’re back… and even more unhinged. Week 2 of Shameless turns up the heat with a brand new lineup of comedians baring their most insane, and wildly true stories. Full bar and food, you pick the winner. Grand finale end of June 8-10pm. $20.

Crux Fermentation Project Rich Swanger Live music on the lawn! 6-8pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour The seven men comprising Styx have committed to rocking the Paradise together with audiences far and wide by entering their second decade of averaging 100 shows a year, and each one of them is committed to making the next show better than the last. Styx draws from over five decades of barnburning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard-driving deep cuts. 5:45 & 6:45pm. $39.50-$399.50.

McKenzie General Store & Obsidian

Grill Big Sue Duo at McKenzie General Store

McKenzie General Store loves being able to provide free family friendly live music to our community of locals, adventures and travelers alike! With our outdoor beirgarden, restaurant and general store we’re sure to have all you need for an unforgettable evening! 6-9pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Fyah Blaze

Reggae & Dancehall Summer Festival This is an event you don't wanna miss. Full & rich in Caribbean culture— from Roatan, Jamaica and Guyana. 7:31pm-1:30am. $45.

On Tap Cover Story Cover Story is a country/ rock band based in Bend. We play songs you forgot you love. @coverstory_bend 6-8pm. Free.

Over the Edge Taphouse Chasin’ Bandits featuring Christie Strode Chasin’ Bandits are seasoned musicians playing memorable country & rock hits, joined by talented vocalist Christie Strode. The band plays a variety of tunes you will want to sing along or dance to. 6-9pm. Free.

Pangaea Guild Hall Maria Kart: Gender Bent Italian Plumber Racing Tournament Join us for a Mario Kart 8 tournament, themed cocktails, drag performances and more! Gender-bent cosplays of your favorite Nintendo characters encouraged. 6-11pm. $10.

Portello Wine and Spirits Hayley Lynn Portland’s Hayley Lynn brings her sultry, indie-folk-pop sound to the stage, blending raw emotion with mesmerizing vocals. Having toured across the U.S. and Canada, she’s captivated audiences with her heartfelt storytelling and dynamic performances. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music with a rising star in the indie scene! 7-9pm. Free.

River Pig Saloon Bend Back to the ‘80s Dance Party ‘80s dance party hosted by the one, the only, DJ Mystic. The dance floor isn’t ready for what he’s been cookin’ up, so throw on your best retro ‘fit and get ready to party like it’s 1985! 9pm-1am. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Lonnie Madis Five playing jazz standards. 6-8pm. Free.

Tower Theatre Pigs on the Wing: Echoes of Pink Floyd tour Pigs on the Wing’s 2024-2025 tour, “Echoes of Pink Floyd”, is a second act to the band’s previous year’s tour. As before, Echoes of Pink Floyd will feature a fresh new selection of the very best of classic-era Pink Floyd paired with their signature light show! 8-11pm. $39$50.50.

Wildwood Bar & Grill Maria Jackson Band R&B/soul singer from Baltimore, currently based out of Oregon. 7-10pm. Free.

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Bar Rio Live Music at Bar Rio Grab your favorite bites and sips and relax into the music— ranging from jazz and blues to pop and flamenco. 6-8pm. Free.

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

The Commonwealth Pub Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Live multi-media trivia every Sunday @ 6pm. The Commonwealth Pub - Bend Free to play. Win prizes. Teams up to 6. 6-8pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Peter Frampton - Let’s Do It Again! Peter Frampton remains one of the most celebrated artists in rock history. At age 16, he was lead singer and guitarist for British band The Herd. At 18, he co-founded one of the first supergroups, seminal rock act Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with such legendary artists as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam), among many others. 7pm. $46-$151.

River’s Place The Brainy Brunch Trivia! Useless Knowledge Bowl Trivia presents “The Brainy Brunch!” Bring your crew of friends or family and a pen/pencil! Play for fun and gift cards, play for free! Experienced, independent, locally owned and operated! Noon. Free.

River’s Place Long Gone Wilder Band Hey Dads! We have some great tunes for you. Lawrence, Brian and friends—playing blues and rock favorites around Central Oregon. 5-7pm. Free.

SHARC Dad Bods Dad Bods is Bend’s ‘80s party music cover band that plays all the rock songs you remember, with a few hits from other decades. Doors open at 5pm with Dump City Dumplings Food Cart on site! 6pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

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Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays at Bridge 99 Trivia Mondays at 6:30pm at Bridge 99 Brewery with Useless Knowledge Bowl. It’s no ordinary trivia night, Team up to win house gift cards! Great brews, cocktails, and more. Inhouse menu and food truck options available! It’s free to play. Indoor and outdoor seating available. 63063 Layton Ave, Bend. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Bunk+Brew Backyard Open Mic Mondays Bring the energy and hit the stage! Sing, rap, tell jokes or vibe out with the crowd. Killer eats from food carts and beer truck flowing all night. 6-10pm. Free.

The Commonwealth Pub Monday Night Musicians Showcase: Hosted by FAFO Come showcase your sound, discover fresh talent and enjoy a night of incredible live music. Hosted by Funk Around & Find Out, we’re creating a space where musicians can stretch out, jam, tighten up or spark something new. Full backline provided. 6-9pm. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project Trivia Night @ Crux Trivia Night at Crux! First place team wins a $25 gift card! 6-8pm. Free.

Elixir Winery and Tasting Room 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.

Immersion Brewing Open Mic hosted by Bend Comedy All performance types are welcome! All ages are welcome to attend and perform! All acts are eligible to audition to perform in a future Bend Comedy show! 7-9pm. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Karaoke kicks off at 8pm with our awesome host Van! Come early to get a prime seat. Happy hour lasts all day and our pool tables are free Mondays. 8pm. Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy Open Mic Voted #1 Open Mic and Locals Night, Beertown Comedy’s Open Mic happens every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing. Free to watch and perform! Sign-ups at 6:30pm, show at 7pm. With 20 spots available, bring your best jokes and get noticed for paid gigs. Laughter guaranteed! 6:30-9pm. Free.

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The Astro Lounge Karaoke Get here early to put your name on the list! Drink specials every night. 9pm-2am. Free.

Bunk+Brew Backyard Trivia Tuesdays! Big brains, cold beers, bragging rights! Battle it out under the stars with rotating trivia themes and epic prizes. Grab food from the food carts and drinks from the beer truck. Think you’ve got what it takes? 7-9pm. Free.

The Capitol The Capitol Karaoke Music Weekly Karaoke at its finest! Central Oregon’s premiere karaoke experience has just moved locations! Now at the Capitol! Drink specials! Air guitars! Come see for yourself. 8pm-1am. Free.

The Cellar Open Mic Open mic at The Cellar hosted by Mari! 6-8pm and all are welcome! 6-8pm. Free.

Cheba Hut Trivia Tuesdays Prizes, drink specials, good vibes! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom 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.

Elements Public House Trivia Tuesdays at Elements Public House UKB Trivia is experienced, independent, locally owned and operated! Team up to win house gift cards! 7pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Karaoke Sing your heart out in downtown’s living room. 8pm-Midnight. Free.

Mountain Burger Trivia Tuesday at Mountain Burger Come to Trivia Tuesday at Mountain Burger! Fun and prizes await! 7:30-9pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Karaoke with DJ Chris Ossig Karaoke with DJ Chris. 7-9pm. Free.

One of the most celebrated artists in rock and roll history, Peter Frampton continues to captivate fans with iconic guitar work and enduring charisma. Sun., June 15, 7pm at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Courtesy Peter Frampton FB

CALENDAR

Open Space Event Studios Beginner Comedy Improvisation Ready to grow, laugh and surprise yourself? This beginner improv class at Bend Institute Of Comedy is a fun, supportive space to explore creativity, build confidence and connect with yourself and others. No experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play. 6:30-8:30pm. $250.

Pinky G’s Pizzeria TRIVIA NIGHT Test your knowledge in a casual/laid-back atmosphere. Pizza, beer and trivia. Free to play and prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win $$ and support a local nonprofit organization. Cards $1-$5. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Pete Droge Pete Droge is a songwriter, producer and composer known for his 1993 debut with Rick Rubin’s American Recordings. His music appears in films, TV and ad campaigns, including Almost Famous and Zombieland. 7pm. $30.

ARTS + CRAFTS

Fiber Art Gives Voice: A Yarnbombing Collective Come see the courtyard of Oliver Lemon’s market transformed into a yarn bombed extravaganza, complete with the festooning of the Oliver Lemon’s Yeti! A group of needle-workers from Sisters will decorate the courtyard using unique pieces they have created. June 14, 10am. Oliver Lemon’s Courtyard, Sisters. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Father’s Day Free museum admission for all dads and those who serve as dads! June 15, 9am5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org.

THEATER

OPA presents Newsies Ovation Performing Arts presents its Brava group’s first all-teen show, “Newsies.” The award-winning musical, based on the 1992 Disney film, is a fictionalized account of the real-life newsboys strike of 1899 in New York City. Sat, June 14, 6:30-9pm, Sun, June 15, 3-5:30pm, Thu, June 19, 6:30-9pm, Fri, June 20, 6:30-9pm, Sat, June 21, 6:30-9pm and Sun, June 22, 3-5:30pm. Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541815-4160. theatre@ovationpa.com. $14.

ETC.

No Kings! Community Action Fair, March and Peaceful Protest Join us for education, inspiration and empowerment around political actions impacting our community. Stage performers and speakers, action booths, protest sign making, giveaways, kid activities and more. Join from 3-4:30pm in Drake Park followed by a march to Peace Corner for a peaceful protest. June 14, 3pm. Drake Park, Riverside Drive, Bend. Contact: centralorcollab@gmail.com. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

Roller Skate Jam! Come skate with us— quads and inlines welcome! We throw down at the courts off SE Wilson, next to the skatepark. Music, dancing, rolling and a friendly community of welcoming skaters. All levels and ages welcome. Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Ponderosa Park, 225 SE 15th St., Bend. Contact: 206-334-8488. joe@ joe-walker.com. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Redmond Family Kitchen Dinner Family Kitchen is continuing to provide nutritious meals to anyone in need, now in Redmond! Volunteers prepare dinners and clean up afterward. Email Tori 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.

FAMILY + KIDS

Father’s Day Classic Car Show Join us this Father’s Day at General Duffy’s Waterhole for a day full of family fun and classic cars! June 15, 11am-5pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Contact: roy@generalduffys.com. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Bend Farmers Market The Bend Farmers Market is a true farmers market dedicated to supporting the viability of local farmers, ranchers and food producers who offer fresh local produce, protein and farm products to the people of Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am-3pm. Through Oct. 9. Brooks Alley, downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: bendfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Farmers Market Farm-fresh produce straight from local growers! One-of-a-kind products: handmade, unique and full of character! Live music, food and beer—because Sundays should be fun! Free Community Booth supporting local nonprofits and initiatives! Sundays, 10am2pm. Through Sept. 28. Worthy Brewing - Main Pub and Brewery, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6310. Free.

Redmond Farmers Market Discover the heart of our community at the Redmond Farmers Market! Fun for the whole family. Here, local farmers and artisans come together to share their passion for fresh produce, handmade goods and unique crafts. Fridays, 3-7pm. Through Aug. 29. Centennial Park, Evergreen, Between 7th and 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-570-8946. Harvesthouseevents.rdm@gmail.com. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market Join us on Sundays June-Oct for a vibrant community gathering featuring fresh produce, local goods, live music and community activities.The market hosts a diverse range of over 45 Central Oregon vendors weekly. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Oct. 26. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Sunriver Farmers Market Discover a wide variety of fresh, farm-to-table products from dedicated local vendors. From freshly butchered meats to seasonal produce, there’s something for everyone. Thursdays, 10am-2pm. Through Aug. 28. Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Dr., Sunriver. Free.

BEER + DRINK

Crosscut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day! 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.

Flannel Friday Happy Hour Come on down in your Northwest best for Happy Hour! 4-6pm every Friday. $2 off drafts, $1 off everything else. Fridays, 4-6pm. Contact: taryn@ thealeapothecary.com. Free.

Friday Happy Hour Tapas & Wine Kick off the weekend the right way! Every Friday from 4pm on, swing by for a relaxing and social evening at Elixir Wine. $10 wine specials by the glass and $2 off regular glass pours, including our own Oregon & Washington wines. Fridays, 4-7pm. Elixir Winery and Tasting Room, 11 NW Lava Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-5330. tastingroom@ elixirwinegroup.com. Free.

Happy Hour Enjoy beautiful Pacific Northwest wines at a huge discount. All happy hour wine is $9 for 6 oz. rosé, white, red. We rotate the wine monthly. May 12-13, 3-5pm. Testimony Wine Bar, 307 NW Sixth St., Redmond. Contact: 541-2677979. testimonywine@gmail.com. Free

Industry Appreciation Day! 20% off for all Industry friends! Wednesdays, 2-8pm. Contact: taryn@thealeapothecary.com. Free.

Industry Night If you’re a bartender, server, chef, cook—anyone in the biz—come unwind with: $5 Hornitos or Monopolowa, $7.50 draft domestic beer + well whiskey, and $3.50 tallboys & $10 man-mosas (on special for all!). You work hardcheers to you! Sundays-Noon-2am. JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541383-3000. jcsbend@gmail.com. Free.

Ladies Night Hey ladies! Come out for $8 limoncello-spiked bubbles and $2 off all menu cocktails every Thursday. Thursdays, 2-10pm. Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Locals Day! Locals Day at the Ale! $2 off drafts and $1 off wine and cider! Wednesdays, 2pm. The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: taryn@thealeapothecary.com. Free.

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.

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

Power Hour Come check out our new Power Hour deals: $3 draft Coors Light, $5 draft beer, food cart specials that will make your taste buds dance! Mondays-Thursdays-Sundays, 8-9pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE Fourth St., Bend. Contact: 458-256-5454. midtownyachtclub@ gmail.com. Free.

Sangria Sundays Like Sundays in Spain, just add paella. Every Sunday, 2pm-close at Bar Rio in Downtown Bend. Sundays. Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall St., Bend. Free.

Taco Tuesdays Join us for a margarita & three tacos for $20! Follow us on Instagram for our specials, live music and events. Tuesdays, 2-10pm. Bar Rio, 915 NW Wall St., Bend. Free. Wings + TRIVIA + Whiskey Enjoy $0.75 wings, $4.50 well whiskey, $6 seven & sevens while testing your knowledge with Trivia, hosted by our amazing Cole! Take on our infamous “physical” challenge - think paper airplanes, musical chairs, limbo etc! Come eat, drink and bring your A-game! Wednesdays, 7pm. JC’s Bar & Grill, 642 NW Franklin Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-3833000. jcsbend@gmail.com. Free.

Hailing from Denver,The Copper Children blend gospel harmonies and psychedelic jams into a genre-bending live experience full of rhythm and wild-hearted energy. Fri., June 13, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

Courtesy The Copper Childre

By Nic Tarter

Don Felder to Play at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Former Eagles Lead Guitarist Opens for Styx

Former lead guitarist for the Eagles, Don Felder, is coming to Hayden Homes Amphitheater June 14. I spoke with the guitar legend about adolescent band battles with the Allman Brothers, opening night at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, and if he was responsible for Tom Petty’s music career.

the Source: You recently released a new album, “The Vault – Fifty Years of Music.” How has it been received?

Don Felder: Really well. It’s surprising because a lot of those ideas started as demos that I wrote for the Eagles and never finished.

tS: Why weren’t they finished?

DF: When I joined the Eagles in 1974, Bernie Leadon said if you want to write songs for the Eagles, don’t write lyrics, just write music beds and then give the song to Don [Henley] and Glenn [Frey]. So that’s what I did. I think for the record “Hotel California” I did 16 or 17 different song ideas and only two of them ended up on the record.

tS: Will we be hearing songs from the new album?

DF: I think it’s unfair to play a lot of new music nobody’s heard. It’s a big mistake when artists do that because the people want to hear what they know.

tS: Mostly Eagles songs, then?

DF: Absolutely. A lot of my show is songs that I co-wrote, co-produced, or played on. But the biggest challenge is everybody knows every note of the solo of “Hotel California.” You can’t go out and just jam on the end. And if you play a wrong note, everybody knows it.

tS: No improvisation like you did for the MTV Unplugged “Hotel California” intro?

DF: That was Don’s idea. Before the show he said, “We need a special introduction for this song. Make up something.” We filmed the show twice and I made up the introduction to it both

times. When we got to the studio and listened to what was recorded, that first time where I shot from the hip was the best version.

tS: You’ve said that it must have been something in the grass that made Gainesville, Florida, a hotbed for talent. Why do you really think Gainesville produced so many great musicians?

DF: Everybody wanted to be the best in that area. Whether it was Greg and Duane Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, or me and [Stephen] Stills having a band together when we were 14, we were in competition to be the best in the area so we could play the most shows. Every weekend when the University of Florida was in session we’d play fraternity parties. In the summer we’d play Daytona Beach. Everybody was vying for those kids. I have the distinct honor of having lost three Battles of the Bands to the Allman Brothers.

tS: Can you talk about Duane Allman teaching you slide guitar?

DF: One night at their house Duane was playing slide and I had never seen anyone play it the way he did. I asked how he did it and he gave me the basics and I was off and running. And thank God, because that’s what got me into the Eagles.

tS: They saw you playing slide in rehearsal and asked you to be on a song?

DF: That’s what happened. They brought me in to play slide and they called me back the next day asking me to join the band. It was the greatest gift I’ve ever received, next to my kids, in my life.

tS: You moved to Los Angeles in 1973 and soon went from sleeping on Bernie Leadon’s floor to filling in for David Lindley with David Blue while Lindley played with Crosby/Nash. You and David Blue opened for Neil Young at the opening night of the Roxy Theatre. What was that opening night like?

DF: It was absolutely packed to the gills. It was a great music night. Days later I got a call from Graham Nash who asked me to grab a guitar and come to his room because Lindley was sick and couldn’t play the show that night. We kick ass and they send Lindley home and for the rest of the tour I open for David Blue and then go out and play with Crosby/Nash. The funniest thing is we’re playing with Crosby/Nash in Denver and Stephen Stills was living there at the time. I’m onstage and Stephen decides he’s going to make a surprise guest appearance, and he comes walking onstage and says, “What are you doing here?” I said, “I’m being you!” He said, “Ok, I’m here now.” It was a fun way to run into him again after being in a band together when we were 14.

tS: When you wrote “Hotel California” did you have any inkling it would send you on the path to superstardom?

DF: No. I was just tinkering around and that progression came out so I went running for my tape recorder. But I never thought it would have any of the success. It was just another idea at the time.

tS: Going back earlier to lyrics, did you ever have an opinion on the lyrics that Henley and Frey wrote for your songs?

DF: Don Henley is an absolute brilliant lyricist. He’s able to write in really beautiful, scripted ways. My lyric writing was weak compared to what he and Glen were able to write together, so I never wanted to jump in. I let the strongest people do what they do best. And it seemed to work.

tS: It’s rumored that you taught guitar to Tom Petty. Is there truth to that?

DF: He was playing bass with two guitar players that were awful and played too loud and flailed artlessly. I went to a couple of their rehearsals and I said, “Don’t play when Tom’s singing.” Then I went over to Tom’s house a few times and showed him some guitar chords. I didn’t teach him on a weekly basis, but, yes, I helped him.

tS: Gainesville, man.

Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder

“The Brotherhood of Rock Tour” Sat., June 14, 6:45 Hayden Homes Amphitheater 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr, Bend bendconcerts.com/events/event/styx-kevincronin-don-felder $54.50

Michael Helms

TCHOW C

This Isn’t Nanna’s Bolognese A recipe for those on the go

By Megan Baker

his wasn’t supposed to be a story. It was supposed to be dinner.

But like most of my meals, this one came together somewhat haphazardly between photo editing, metal design, a dog walk and the “Oh crap, it’s already 12 pm." I didn’t set out to reinvent Bolognese, I was just trying to avoid making cheesy noodles again while dealing with a frozen Costco pork loin the size of a baseball bat.

This is what I call a hybrid recipe — not because it’s trendy, but because I used both pressure cook and slow cook modes in my insta-pot like the multitasking master I am. I pressure cooked the pork after semi-thawing it in cold water, walked my pup during this process, shredded, then threw everything in and let it slow cook while I did all the things. It’s one of those meals that feels like it should have taken all day — but really, it just used all day.

What came out of that debacle is the kind of recipe that's comforting, unfussy and pretty forgiving. And most importantly, it cooks itself — more or less — while I do all the things. A great throw-it-inand-go-live-your-life option for days when you want to head out on an adventure in our beautiful high desert home.

I didn’t have time to shop so I was unable to follow a traditional Bolognese method that involved milk, pancetta and patience. I had a pork loin straight from the freezer, some ground chuck and almost everything else I needed. So I pressure cooked the pork with some apple juice, bay leaf and salt until it was fork-tender, browned the ground beef with onion, carrot and celery, and added crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth and the remaining apple juice liquid from pressure cooking the loin. Nothing fancy, just what I had on hand, per usual.

After that? I switched to slow cook, walked away and hoped for the best. Six hours later, the house smelled like I knew what I was doing. I added a splash of cream, a pinch of nutmeg... and that was it. About seven hours in total.

Here is where I went completely rogue: I ditched pasta for Israeli “pearl” couscous. Not because I’m anti-noodle, but because that's what I had — it worked. You could most certainly serve this with tagliatelle or pappardelle if you want to keep things classic, but I say go with what you’ve got — that’s kind of my usual. And while I happened to start with frozen meat (because I don't always plan ahead), this’ll cook even faster if you’re starting with fresh or thawed. Either way, it’s nice to have a fallback for those “what am I even making” days.

Hybrid Pork & Beef Bolognese with Pearl Couscous

*this feeds our family of four with leftovers remaining

Sauce:

• 3 lb frozen pork loin

• 1.5 lb ground chuck

• 1.5 cups onion, diced

• 1.5 cups carrot, diced

• 1 cup celery, diced

• 3 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 28-oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes

• 1 20-oz can crushed tomatoes (any kind) in sauce

• 1 cup apple juice (for pressure cooking)

• 1 head garlic, peeled/smashed

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 cup chopped Italian parsley

• 1/3 cup cream (optional)

• Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

• Salt + pepper to taste

Couscous:

• Olive oil for sautéing

• 2 cups Israeli (pearl) couscous

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 3 cups water or broth

• Salt to taste

Directions:

Pressure cook the frozen pork loin with apple juice, salt and a bay leaf on high for 50 minutes. Natural release for 10, then shred. Keep the cooking liquid and add it back in with the pork later.

Sauté onion, carrot and celery in olive oil until softened. Add ground chuck and brown well. Stir in tomato paste, then deglaze the pan with broth.

Add the shredded pork, crushed tomatoes, parsley, garlic and the saved apple juice liquid. Switch the Instant Pot to slow cook mode and let it go for 5 to 6 hours on low or 3 to 4 on high.

Add a splash of cream and a pinch of nutmeg at the end if you’re feeling fancy.

To cook the pearl couscous, toast it in olive oil or butter over medium-high heat until golden. Add water or broth and salt, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low until tender — about 8 to 15 minutes depending on the brand. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Top with parsley, parmesan or — if you’re me — sliced avocado, because I put that on everything whether it belongs there or not.

Whether you’re chasing peaks or chasing peace, out there it’s dirt trails and sky — in here, it’s comfort in a pot. Toss it in, chase the sunset, find a trail, and come back to a dinner that smells like you tried way harder than you did. Adventure hard. Dinner’s handled.

Megan Baker

LITTLE BITES

Brown Owl is Back! Cart will spread its wings at Crux

By Nic Moye

The Brown Owl food truck is returning! After closing in March of 2024, Brown Owl is reopening at Crux Fermentation Proj ect. Co-owner Lisan dro Ramon told the Source they’ll feature some of their classics like the chicken sando, burger and popcorn chicken along with kid options. They’ll also debut new items like chopped brisket, pulled chicken and pulled pork served with a choice of slider or loaded fries. There will also be house made dill pickles, bbq sauce and a grilled corn slaw. Ramon says he started the Brown Owl in 2013. Last year he wanted a break and time to make repairs to the food truck. At Crux, Brown Owl is located between El Sancho and Blind Tiger Pizza.

Owl is between El Sancho & Blind Tiger Pizza

Ramon says over the past year he’s kept busy as a co-founder of Metoli us Cannabis where he devel oped multiple gummy lines of low dose CBD, CBG and CBN vari eties. With the food truck in good shape, he was ready to find a new home and get back to serving good food. He expects to be open at Crux by June 14.

Brown Owl

Tentatively Opening June 14 Sun.-Thu., Noon-9pm, Fri.-Sat., Noon-10pm At Crux Fermentation Project 50 SW Division St., Bend facebook.com/TheBrownOwl

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CULTURE

Shred Lightly: ‘A Field Guide to the Subterranean’

In a new memoir, Portland author Justin Hocking dismantles his outdoorsy machismo to discover a more sustainable modus operandi

By Peter Madsen

From the kaleidoscopic pages of “A Field Guide to the Subterranean: Reclaiming the Deep Earth and our Deepest Selves,” a new memoir by Justin Hocking, tumbles the author’s ambition, as a young man, to be hard.

He cultivated a stiff upper lip in his late teens by training to become a mountaineering guide in his native Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Fasting during three-day solo outings in the San Juan range, the younger Hocking, perched on mountain tops, felt superior to the couch-locked plebes invisible below — and maybe even the mountains themselves. Bagging peaks had, for Hocking, carried an overtone of conquest, domination over terrain — total extraction.

Hocking writes that he had cobbled together these youthful, macho ideals from reading books, many of which his outdoorsy dad gave him; significantly, Robert Bly’s “Iron John: A Book about Men,” a 1990 bestseller that catalyzed a men’s movement. Bly argues that men had conceded far too much equality to women at home, in sport and in the workplace. As a result, men had grown soft. Feminized. Men needed to take back their place in society.

This advocacy of a domineering approach to the world was appealing to Hocking, he writes, for a deeply troubling reason.

In sparse, interlaced sections he sketches with a distanced perspective — Hocking refers to himself in the third person as “the latchkey kid” — he details the prolonged sexual abuse he experienced as a child. The effects lingered into adulthood, manifesting as debilitating panic attacks and chronic depression. Like so many men, Hocking writes, cultivating a hard, impenetrable upper crust seemed not just appealing, but integral to tamping down tectonic, and potentially ruinous, emotions.

Entering his 20s, Hocking sought to sculpt himself in the image of a burly man doing burly things: shredding Portland’s Burnside skatepark, thrashing his drum kit and training to become a mountaineering guide in remote mountains, hundreds of miles from civilization.

Here, Hocking wields gender theory and history as a miner does a pickaxe and drill: A rugged, macho identity seemed as necessary as a hardhat for legions of young miners as young as 12. If you can cut off emotionality, you might be able to drag yourself down into the mines for another 16-hour day of backbreaking work. But machismo alone can’t keep a roof overhead, nor distract miners from the increasingly raw deal handed

"John D. Rockefeller Jr. was such a bastard,” said Hocking, chatting by phone. “But that massacre actually helped catalyze the union movement which eventually pushed through a lot of reforms, including weekends and an eight-hour workday.”

Hocking began working on “A Field Guide” 10 years ago. He wanted to write about the abuse he experienced as a child, but he wasn’t sure how to do it. Then, one of Hocking’s favorite nature writers, Barry Lopez, began exploring his own childhood sexual abuse in the 2013 Harper’s Magazine essay, “Sliver of Sky.” Hocking was struck by Lopez’s approach — not sensationalized nor self-pitying.

Hocking writes: “In my fantasy a group of bearded men emerged from the mountains and fetched me away from my mundane life, taking me up above tree line — above all my worldly concerns and insecurities — to initiate me into true wildness and manhood.”

Throughout his memoir, published June 10 by Counterpoint Press, Hocking also weaves together naturalist observations and gripping accounts of Western Expansion’s imperial drive to not only eradicate Indigenous peoples but deprive so many mountains of their buried resources. Hocking, fascinatingly, correlates his own micro impulse to extract meaning from his surroundings, and from those around him, with the industrialized surge of robber baron Capitalism that clear cut old-growth forests and turned mountains, once revered as deities, into toxic wastelands where exploited miners worked in deplorable conditions with no labor protections.

to them by East Coast titans like John D. Rockefeller Jr, who co-owned the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company and kept his workers in company camps that resembled jails. Hocking details the Colorado Coalfield Strike, which began in 1913. Instead of considering whether the strikers had a point, Rockefeller, in perhaps peak macho maneuvering, sent in militias. Strikebreaking efforts included random shootings and company-camp evictions, culminating in the Ludlow Massacre in 1914, when militias strafed miners and their families with machine gunfire. With about 75 dead between the two sides, historians consider it one of the country’s deadliest labor conflicts. Testifying under oath before Congress, Rockefeller, who was never charged with a crime, was unrepentant; he would have allowed the slaughter all over again.

"I was interested in how we take wounds and traumas and then turn them into a deeper sense of empathy and care for the natural world — for vulnerable places and people,” Hocking said. “Reading Barry's work made me realize, ‘OK, I could actually write about [the abuse] in this way.'”

In a late section of “A Field Guide,” Hocking chronicles his long-term partner’s battle with breast cancer. He joins her convalescence at a Hindu ashram in Costa Rica. There:

“We took meals sitting on a clean cement floor near the kitchen, where a queer, heavily tattooed, former-punk-rocker-turned-monastic cooked flavorful curries, chutneys, and fresh-baked parathas, and afterward always made sure everyone enjoyed seconds and thirds. His soft-spoken gentleness reminded me of the warm-handed Episcopal minister from my childhood.”

The monastic moved through the world in a way that was genuine, considerate, yet completely masculine. Aging through his 30s and 40s, Hocking reflects on his own shifted appreciation of the natural world:

“In my early twenties I thought I wanted to spend every waking moment in the deep backcountry, exerting myself on trails and rock walls. By my thirties and forties, I came to realize that I prefer to spend my yearly vacation tooling around in the surf on a ninefoot longboard, then lounging on the beach with friends or wandering around in flip-flops, admiring birds. It’s a tremendously privileged position, of course. Yet spending so much time in the ocean, living in accord with the shifting tides, makes for my most memorable and blissful encounters with nature. I still love hiking and the occasional short backpacking trips, but I just no longer feel the urge to conquer anything.”

—This story is powered by the Lay It Out Foundation, the nonprofit with a mission of promoting deep reporting and investigative journalism in Central Oregon. Learn more and be part of this important work by visiting layitoutfoundation.org.

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SC SCREEN Aesthetically Idiosyncratic Existentialism

The Phoenician Scheme is Wes Anderson at his most playful.

By Jared Rasic

I’m tired of apologizing for my love of the films of Wes Anderson. Here’s my hard line: I don’t begrudge anyone who doesn’t like Anderson’s movies. The combination of quirk, whimsy, intricate sets, obsessive symmetry, bright color palette and hyper-specific aesthetic isn’t for everyone, and nor should it be. BUT, where I do take issue is with people who say that all of his movies are the same. They’re not. Not even close. Do they have a similar vibe? Absolutely. But the content of his films, while having some similar touchstones, has as much thematic depth as any other auteur currently working.

A few years ago, I rewatched his filmography and tried to spotlight just a few of the differences in his work. Here’s a brief look at his range:

"Bottle Rocket" (1996) is the outlier because it doesn't carry most of Anderson's trademark idiosyncrasies, but still effortlessly combines a West Texas crime comedy with the iconoclastic existentialism of the French New Wave.

"Rushmore" (1998). To be young, brilliant and deeply misunderstood by all around you is one of Anderson's favorite themes, but Max Fischer isn't just a representation of Anderson's loneliness; but a synecdoche for outcasts everywhere.

"The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001) Unpacking the unrealized expectations we have in life, whether it's our disappointment in a father, our acceptance of the tenacity of loss or learning that waves of melancholy can be ridden forever.

"The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (2004) Starring a fearlessly unsympathetic Bill Murray, this was the first film of Anderson's career to fail critically, but in re-evaluation is seen as the result of his unchecked idiosyncrasies bleeding into influences like Cousteau and Orson Welles.

"The Darjeeling Limited" (2007) Three brothers carrying their literal and metaphorical baggage across India in a quixotic search for absentee love, this sees Anderson dialing his melancholy up to 100, while also opening himself up existentially to the unknown adventures and failures we become mired in throughout life.

"The Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009)Perfectly incorporates Anderson's style into the world of Roald Dahl, while marrying quirk and handmade humanity into something that feels like the cinematic equivalent of your favorite vinyl record.

"Moonrise Kingdom" (2012)- Captures childhood love with nostalgia and tenderness, while also achingly exploring the unlimited limitations of youth.

"The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014) Anderson starts deconstructing the actual art and structure of storytelling as he builds a Russian nesting doll of a plot with a woman in the modern day reading a book written in 1985 about a story the author was told on vacation in 1968 about the Grand Budapest Hotel in 1932.

"Isle of Dogs" (2018)- The one I've gone back to the least because this doesn’t marry Anderson's astonishingly bleak story to his influences as invisibly as he normally does. This is Anderson at his most bitter, which I'm not sure I appreciate as much as I should.

"The French Dispatch" (2021)Anderson's most whimsical film, is also his first anthology, with stories ranging from the hauntingly moribund to the deepest appreciation of the written word he has ever expressed.

“Asteroid City” (2023)- takes the artificiality of the stage and presses heartbreak, loss, loneliness, fear and existential dread into its margins, creating another meta-textual comedy soaked in the sadness of everyday life.

To say that Anderson is repeating himself over and over again is lazy and missing the forest for the perfectly manicured tiny forest inside the larger one. If Anderson is repeating himself, so did Godard. So did Jackson Pollock. So did Picasso. The artifice of his flawlessly constructed symmetric sets is belied by the fact that all the emotions present in the characters are messy and chaotic.

Anderson’s new film, “The Phoenician Scheme,” is filled with a lot of his same obsessions: a distant parental figure, inept criminals, irrational romanticism, self-deluded existential depression and spiritual constipation in people starving for God. In no world will “The Phoenician Scheme” convert disgruntled old fans or claim new ones to the Anderson Cinematic Universe, but it’s probably his funniest film since “The Fantastic Mr. Fox.” Plus, with cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel stepping in for longtime Anderson collaborator Robert Yeoman, it does have a texture unlike any we’ve seen from him before. This is Anderson with a slight dash of grit and grime.

The plot doesn’t matter in the same way the mystery of “The Big Lebowski” is superfluous to watching the Dude accidentally stumble through a film noir. The always wonderful Benicio del Toro plays Zsa-Zsa Korda, an arms dealer/business tycoon attempting to change the world through an impossible-for-me-to-describe-in-two-sentences scheme. He teams with many disreputable men and women, including his estranged daughter, a Catholic novitiate played by the instant movie star Mia Threapleton, a Norwegian entomologist (a perfect Michael Cera), a Phoenician crown prince, French gangsters, revolutionaries and even God (played by Bill Murray, obviously).

While the story is fun and ridiculous in equal measure, it’s the inner lives of these characters that are the real joy

here. That’s the epiphany I’ve had while watching Anderson lately: the artifice of his aesthetic and design doesn’t just exist to showcase his peculiar peccadillos, but instead acts as a counter-balance to the very real human emotion. When we see del Toro in spiritual pain, it hits harder when surrounded by an artificiality already inherent in movies. This is Anderson very intelligently saying that all external stimuli can feel like set dressing compared to whatever turmoil is churning beneath the surface.

No one is required to like the movies of Wes Anderson, but to say that he’s making the same movie over and over is actively not engaging with the work itself on the level it deserves. Anderson is a genius, and whether or not his highly mannered and idiosyncratic style is one you appreciate, it is mercifully subjective, but his singular vision is one that I guarantee will be studied a hundred years from now alongside Jacques Tati, Ingmar Bergman and Jean-Luc Godard. I’m calling it now.

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OUTSIDE The Hunt for Sustainably Sourced (By You) Food

Morel Foraging in Central Oregon

By Sharon Trammell

If you like the idea of eating sustainably harvested, local food, and also love cooking, and maybe even hiking, then keep reading. This article is for you. I want to share some tips on mushroom hunting, specifically for morels, here in central Oregon. Mushroom hunting is a family friendly activity, and due to the variety of terrains that these mushrooms grow in, it is suitable for many different skill levels.

I have been mushroom hunting for the last 11 years; one thing I hear from people, often, when I tell them that I pick (and make delicious recipes out of!) wild mushrooms, is “aren’t you afraid that you’ll eat the wrong one, and die? My answer is no. There are several reasons for this. First, I never eat a mushroom that I haven’t positively identified. In addition to there being some great books out there on foraging, you can also join Facebook groups that specifically help with IDs. A wonderful book on mushroom hunting is All That the Rain Promises and More by David Arora. Finally, I, Sharon Trammell, do not take responsibility for any wild food that anyone chooses to eat. Do your research!

In Central Oregon, your first step is to locate a forest fire, preferably one that burned in the 2024 fire season. When you arrive at the burn, make sure to follow any posted signage relating to safety closures. Having arrived at a legal burn area, your next step is to start hiking! Surprise! No, not really, but be prepared to cover some ground. Start by locating areas of the forest that still have some tree cover. Morels like some moisture, and I haven’t often found them in areas with acres of direct sunlight. However, if you can’t find any shaded areas, you can start looking in holes. Areas where the ground has caved in, tree roots have burned out, or there are small clumps of plants like ferns, are prime habitat for these moisture-loving mushrooms! Another tell-tale sign that you are in the right area, is when you find the little orange cup-fungus. These often co-habituate with morels. Once you have located some of these, get down on your hands and knees, and look sideways. Maybe, if you are looking for a truly grounding experience, lie down, place your face against the ground (see what I did there?) and get on the mushrooms' level. Don’t be surprised if you suddenly spot mushrooms everywhere!

If you don’t find morels within the first 15 minutes of searching an area, I would advise getting back into your rig, and driving farther into the burn. Stop often and scout by walking into the area and looking from that extra-grounded perspective (the ground). Look at your map. Have a snack, or take a short nap (but not while you’re driving around!). Keep covering area. One other tip to keep in mind, is checking your elevation. Morels start to pop in early May, and they follow the snow level. In my experience, they tend to pop about two weeks after the snow melts from an area, which means that, by midJune, they may be up in the 4000+ foot range.

If you are lucky enough to find some (and you likely will be!) the next step is harvesting them ethically. While many scientists have debated on whether to cut or pull fungi, in general, the fact remains: mushrooms are spread by their spores. The fruiting body is just an outward manifestation of that invisible spore that stays embedded in the ground in areas where they grow. So, more important than picking versus pulling the entire root, is transporting in a mesh bag that allows spores to fall all over the forest. Additionally, I recommend leaving a few for the other forest creatures who rely on these mushrooms for food.

Finally, the most important thing to remember when harvesting any kind of nature, is to be thankful. The universe truly does feel our energy, and when we practice gratitude for what we find in the forest, we are creating an environment of abundance. By thanking the universe after each mushroom we find, we are opening ourselves to receive more. I cannot stress enough the difference this makes. If you get anything out of this article, it is to take this mindset into life with you. It will truly change your life. Next, I want to explain how to clean these mushrooms. Wild mushrooms often have little white worms, and sometimes other tiny critters make their homes in these mushrooms. As soon as you are ready to use them, place them in a bowl, sprinkle salt over the top, and run water to cover them. Now, let these soak for a couple of hours up to overnight. When ready to use, drain, and if you have an outdoor area you want to inoculate with mushroom spores, toss the water there. Cut the morels in half lengthwise, looking for any remaining critters. Cut into smaller bits and rinse again.

To cook, place in a cast iron skillet, on medium-low heat. Allow the mushrooms to heat up and then begin steaming. They will likely have a fair amount of moisture, especially after being soaked in salt water. Cook, stirring to prevent sticking, in the pan, until all moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes. This is an important step, as raw morels can upset the stomach. Now, if you want to have them on a burger, to top a rice pilaf, or to add to an omelet, add some grass-fed butter or vegan butter, and cook until they begin to crisp. Serve as desired. For a more detailed recipe, visit my website at sharontrammell.com/blog where I plan to upload my recipe for cheese stuffed morels! Happy foraging (and happier eating!).

—Sharon is the author of the book "Becoming Strength, and I Swiped Left Again." She is the 2024 Northwest Outdoor Writers Association excellence in craft first place winner in the fishing category. She is currently working on a project focused on foraged foods. To find out more, follow her on Instagram at @outdoorsymoomma and subscribe to her email list at sharontrammell.com.

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Cup Fungus.

Morels near the base of a tree.

Morels harvested from a burn in the Cascades this spring.

By Nic Moye

Airshow of the Cascades celebrates 25 years This year features two new aerial performers

The Airshow of the Cascades has been thrilling audiences with spectacular displays in the sky for a quarter of a century. This year’s show will feature two new acts. The Patriot Jet Team will have six roaring jets flying in formation, doing loops. Rick Allen, one of the organizers, says the last time a jet team performed in Oregon was when the Thunderbirds were in Redmond in the mid-80s. Allen says the Patriot Jets usually perform at major airshows like San Francisco and Seattle, so getting them to Madras is a coup.

“They were the airplanes that flew in “Top Gun Maverick,” and the public doesn’t understand it, because in the movie you see airplanes doing all this stuff and you’ve got Tom Cruise flying a jet. Well, the other airplanes that are darting in front of them were the Patriots,” Allen says. The Patriot Jet Team will perform both days of the airshow which is August 22-23.

Also new this year is Wingwalker Sam. She’ll stand on the wing of a bi-plane performing a trust walk while the plane does a smoke-on aerobatic sequence. Warbirds from World War II will also be flying, including the B-17 Flying Fortress, P-51 Mustang and a German fighter plane.

The Airshow of the Cascades was born from a longstanding tradition in the 1970s when hobbyist pilots would fly friends and family into Madras for an annual social gathering. It eventually grew into the airshow in the year 2000 which now draws about 10,000 people per day.

The event is an opportunity to get close enough to touch historic planes. Ticket holders will have admission to the Erickson Aircraft Collection which is the largest private collection of

‘flying’ warbirds in the country. For an extra fee, individuals can fly in one of the historic planes.

This year, the air show will be the only opportunity to see the plane collection. The museum closed this spring and will remain closed all summer due to an increased demand for mechanical work on war planes.

“It’s such a specialized deal that other people with war birds in the country were looking for mechanics and so one brought their plane up and said, ‘Here, you guys rehab it.’ They did well, then another plane came. So, what’s happened? They’ve now got a booming repair business of war birds,” Allen explains. The Erickson Collection will be open Aug. 22-23 but will likely close again after that.

Other entertainment will include a Friday night firework show, a motorcycle stunt man from Montana, live music and a classic car show. For those not wanting to drive back and forth, RV and tent campsites can be reserved at $50/$40 per night. There are no electricity or water/sewer hookups. Pets are not allowed.

Allen has been involved in the Airshow of the Cascades since day one. “I think what sticks in my mind is the excitement of those who attend and to see what I call cross generations. It really is something that people of all ages love.”

Airshow of the Cascades Aug. 22-23 Times vary Madras Airport 2028 NW Berg Dr., Madras cascadeairshow.com

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A B-17, seen here with Mt. Jefferson in the background, will perform at the airshow this year.

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O OUTSIDE Toxic Algae a Growing Concern (with Humans to Blame)

Harmful cyanobacteria blooms are becoming more prevalent in water bodies. How to keep your family and pets safe.

By Tiffany Neptune

The spread of Harmful Algae Blooms (HABs) impacting water bodies throughout Central Oregon and surrounding areas creates cause for concern as exposure, ingestion and inhalation can have life threatening affects.

It’s true that many types of algae are safe, so the proper identification of toxic algae can be life saving for humans and pets alike.

Also known as blue-green algae and referred to as HABs or cyanoHABs, cyanobacteria produce dangerous cyanotoxins forming blooms under certain conditions like warm water, nutrient pollution, stagnant water, sunlight, and climate change. While naturally occurring, poisonous algae blooms are increasing in prevalence due to human caused high nutrient levels from agricultural runoff, farm waste leakage, wastewater discharge, septic failures, and even urban and suburban stormwater runoff containing nutrient rich chemicals, as well as the warming of waters around the world resulting, at least in part, from human activities.

According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, “It is undeniable that human activities have produced the atmospheric gases that have trapped more of the Sun’s energy in the Earth system. This extra energy has warmed the atmosphere, ocean, and land, and widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere, ocean, cryosphere, and biosphere have occurred.”

Undeniable scientific evidence exists from experts on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change proving that greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, are warming Earth. As waters continue warming and nutrient levels keep rising, protection from cyanobacteria remains emergent.

Particularly vulnerable to this toxic algae are children and pets due to their smaller size and likelihood of swimming in or drinking affected water, with illness ranging from mild to severe, including death.

Effects of cyanotoxins vary by toxin classification and level of exposure. Hepatotoxins can damage the liver, dermotoxins can produce skin reactions and respiratory distress, and neurotoxins can impair neurologic function.

Unfortunately, boiling affected water or using standard home and personal filtration and treatment devices are ineffective at removing cyanotoxins, and eating poisoned fish - even cooked - can cause illness.

For humans, symptoms of ingestion generally appear within 24 hours of exposure, lasting up to 72 hours, and are similar to food poisoning, including headache, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, dizziness, numbness, fainting, and fever. Skin and eye irritations can occur when sensitive skin comes into contact with toxic water. If illness arises after exposure to affected, or potentially affected, water, seeking immediate medical care is paramount.

Dogs can become severely ill, or die, within minutes to hours of exposure, from swallowing toxic water, eating floating mats or dried crust along shorelines and rocks, or even from simply licking their fur. Symptoms to look for include

vomiting, diarrhea, drooling, trouble breathing, problems walking or standing, convulsions and appetite loss. Immediate veterinary care is crucial if they show any of these signs after exposure to bloom-affected, or suspected, water.

Although toxins can be present even in clear water with no visible signs, this toxic algae often appears in several forms and knowing what to look for - both in the water and nearby warning signage - is imperative to staying safe.

Cyanobacteria blooms manifest as two major types: planktonic (floating in or on top of the water) or benthic (mats attached to the bottom of water bodies). Oregon Health Authority urges that “When recreating, people—especially small children—and pets should avoid areas where the water is foamy, scummy, thick like paint, pea-green or bluegreen, or if thick green or brownish-red mats are visible, or bright green clumps are suspended in the water.”

Spring and summer months, when the air warms, sunshine persists and water temperatures rise, are most pervasive for harmful blooms.

In 2018, Oregon Health Authority mandated cyanotoxin monitoring for drinking water throughout the state. Most recreational Oregon water bodies are not routinely monitored for toxic algae blooms, but in some places where HABs have been known to occur, warning signs are posted, including what to

"When in doubt, stay out!"

—Oregon Health Authority

look for, symptoms and what to do if a human or pet becomes ill.

CyanoHABs don’t just affect recreational use. They have been reported to affect drinking water in areas where nearby residents rely on lakes and reservoirs, polluting tap water when treatment facilities are outdated or not well maintained, and are commonly known to kill wildlife and plants, ultimately affecting entire ecosystems.

Nontoxic algae blooms are also impacting the environment, causing dead zones where decreased oxygen levels destroy aquatic life.

Natural Resources Defense Council noted the large price of cyanobacteria’s affect in “reducing tourism, recreation, commercial fishing, and property values and increasing water quality monitoring, management, and treatment costs” as upwards of $4 billion annually for the U.S. alone.

When planning a trip to any water body, especially during warmer months, researching current water advisories beforehand is strongly recommended and generally easy to access online.

Central Oregon residents recreating near the McKenzie River, Keizer Slough, Blue River Reservoir, Cougar Reservoir and Blue River can view Eugene Water and Electric Board’s interactive Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Map.

Many states with known blue-green algae blooms or affected waters offer current advisories lists and often interactive HABs reports maps. To view current Oregon advisories, HABs interactive map and cyanoHABs photo gallery, or report a HAB or HAB-related illness, visit Oregon Health Authority online, by phone or email.

In situations where the presence of cyanobacteria is unknown, but suspected, Oregon Health Authority warns, “When in doubt, stay out!”

Oregon Health Authority Cyanobacteria (Harmful Algae) Blooms healthoregon.org/hab hab.health@odhsoha.oregon.gov 971-673-0482

Two types of cyanoHABs exist, planktonic (floating in or on the water) and benthic (attached under water) and they can appear in many forms, a few of which are pictured here.

Dogs are especially susceptible to toxic algae due to their size and likelihood of ingesting or inhaling affected water, with illness ranging from mild to severe, including death.

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CRAFT CR UPP to the Future

When Tonya Cornett came to Bend in 2002 to become brewmaster at Bend Brewing Company, she drew attention right away. Back then, the notice was mainly that she was a woman operating in a male-dominated industry. Twenty-plus years later, her gender is merely a footnote to the fact that Cornett has become one of the most award-winning brewers in the world.

Cornett’s rise to the top has been filled with highs, lows and no shortage of challenges. Whether trying to prove herself in those early years, riding the waves of the massive disruption the brewing industry has withstood in recent years, or navigating the startling events of last year, when her most epic award season ever was followed by a shocking layoff, Cornett has met each plot twist with a characteristic blend of work ethic, resiliency, modesty and skill. “Throughout my career, as each obstacle presented itself, it gave me the opportunity to prove myself in different ways,” she said. “I guess you could say it provided the drive to continue to constantly refine and make better beer than I made the day before.”

Cornett first made beer as a home brewer. She pivoted professionally to the pursuit of a Brewing Technology diploma through the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago. Since those early days at BBC, she’s piled up the awards. Cornett’s first big win was the 2008 Brewmaster Award (with Bend Brewing Co. taking the Champion Small Brewpub award) at the annual World Beer Cup competition — the first woman ever to have received this top honor. She moved to 10 Barrel Brewing in 2012, as leader of an innovation brewing team. By April of last year, she’d accumulated 28 medals at the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup; that month she won the 2024 Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Craft Brewing at the national Brewer's Association Conference (the third woman nationwide to hold the award) while simultaneously becoming the first brewer to completely sweep an entire category at the World Beer Cup.

Which made it even more surprising when, later that year, in a move that shocked the industry, 10 Barrel’s new parent company Tilray Beverage eliminated Cornett’s position, along with those of her entire brewing team.

While admittedly unsettling, Cornett saw the abrupt end to her tenure with 10 Barrel as another chance to prove her resiliency. The outcome, just 8 months later, is UPP Liquids, which

opened June 5 in the former Immersion Brewing space in Bend’s Box Factory. The endeavor is a partnership between Cornett, brewers Ian Larkin, Jose Ruiz and Ben Shirley, and Immersion Brewing owners Sean Lampe and Amanda Plattner. “Amanda and Sean have been running Immersion Brewing for nine years, which is an overwhelming task,” explained Cornett. “They needed help, and we needed a brewery. It was a win-win for all of us.”

The new name represents a lofty vision: Uniting People and Places (UPP) through unforgettable beverages. Cornett explains it like this: “I love the moments when someone brings up a beer I brewed years ago. They remember the name of the beer, where they were and who they were with. Seemingly, the experience of drinking this particular beer solidified an otherwise unremarkable memory. That was the basis for the name UPP Liquids.”

The word “liquids” is also intentional, reflecting the contemporary adult beverage market, in which consumers demand more than just beer on their drink menu. “We will have 14 beers on tap with a seltzer and a seltzer-based cocktail for the opening,” said Cornett. “UPP Liquids will eventually make everything from beer to packaged cocktails, hard seltzer, and cider as well as session mead once the licensing goes through.”

“I'm excited about getting the creative team back together,” said Cornett. “We are stronger together and push each other to create interesting flavor combinations that push the boundaries of what beer and other beverages can be.”

If history predicts the future, medals will be won under the UPP brand soon enough. “I'm most excited about gaining a connection with the consumers who choose to come in and share their time with us.”

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The UPP team, from left, Sean Lampe, Ben Shirley, Amanda Plattner, Tonya Cornett, Jose Ruiz and Ian Larkin.

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ASTROLOGY

By Rob Brezsny

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I’ve always had the impression that honeybees are restless wanderers, randomly hopping from flower to flower as they gradually accumulate nectar. But I recently discovered that they only meander until they find a single good fount of nourishment, whereupon they sup deeply and make a beeline back to the hive. I am advocating their approach to you in the coming weeks. Engage in exploratory missions, but don’t dawdle, and don’t sip small amounts from many different sites. Instead, be intent on finding a single source that provides the quality and quantity you want, then fulfill your quest and head back to your sanctuary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let’s talk about innovation. I suspect it will be your specialty in the coming weeks and months. One form that innovation takes is the generation of a new idea, approach, or product. Another kind of innovation comes through updating something that already exists. A third may emerge from finding new relationships between two or more older ways of doing things—creative recombinations that redefine the nature of the blended elements. All these styles of innovation are now ripe for you to employ.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo psychotherapist Carl Jung was halfway through his life of 85 years when he experienced the ultimate midlife crisis. Besieged by feelings of failure and psychological disarray, he began to see visions and hear voices in his head. Determined to capitalize on the chaotic but fertile opportunity, he undertook an intense period of self-examination and self-healing. He wrote in journals that were eventually published as The Red Book: Liber Novus. He emerged healthy and whole from this trying time, far wiser about his nature and his mission in life. I invite you to initiate your own period of renewal in the coming months, Leo. Consider writing your personal Red Book: Liber Novus.

not as complete solutions, but as partial answers to questions that need further exploration. I don’t always like it, but I listen anyway, when they tell me that progress typically comes through incremental steps. The Sagittarian part of my nature wants total victory and comprehensive results NOW. It would rather not wait for the slow, gradual approach to unfold its gifts. So I empathize if you are a bit frustrated by the piecemeal process you are nursing. But I’m here to say that your patience will be well rewarded.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "Sometimes I’ve got to pause and relax my focused striving, because that’s the only way my unconscious mind can work its magic." My Capricorn friend Alicia says that about her creative process as a novelist. The solution to a knotty challenge may not come from redoubling her efforts but instead from making a strategic retreat into silence and emptiness. I invite you to consider a similar approach, Capricorn. Experiment with the hypothesis that significant breakthroughs will arrive when you aren't actively seeking them. Trust in the fertile void of not-knowing. Allow life’s meandering serendipity to reveal unexpected benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Are you interested in graduating to the next level of love and intimacy? If so, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to intensify your efforts. Life will be on your side if you dare to get smarter about how to make your relationships work better than they ever have. To inspire your imagination and incite you to venture into the frontiers of togetherness, I offer you a vivacious quote from author Anais Nin. Say it to your favorite soul friend or simply use it as a motivational prayer. Nin wrote, "You are the fever in my blood, the tide that carries me to undiscovered shores. You are my alchemist, transmuting my fears into wild, gold-spun passion. With you, my body is a poem. You are the labyrinth where I lose and find myself, the unwritten book of ecstasies that only you can read."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In the coming weeks, you will have chances to glide deeper than you have previously dared to go into experiences, relationships, and opportunities that are meaningful to you. How much bold curiosity will you summon as you penetrate further than ever before into the heart of the gorgeous mysteries? How wild and unpredictable will you be as you explore territory that has been off-limits? Your words of power: probe, dive down, decipher.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When traditional Japanese swordsmiths crafted a blade, they wrapped hard outer layers around a softer inner core. This strategy gave their handiwork a sharp cutting edge while also imbuing it with flexibility and a resistance to breakage. I recommend a similar approach for you, Libra. Create balance, yes, but do so through integration rather than compromise. Like the artisans of old, don't choose between hardness and flexibility, but find ways to incorporate both. Call on your natural sense of harmony to blend opposites that complement each other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): What deep longing of yours is both fascinating and frustrating? To describe it further: It keeps pushing you to new frontiers yet always eludes complete satisfaction. It teaches you valuable life lessons but sometimes spoofs you and confuses you. Here’s the good news about this deep longing, Pisces: You now have the power to tap into its nourishing fuel in unprecedented ways. It is ready to give you riches it has never before provided. Here’s the “bad” news: You will have to raise your levels of self-knowledge to claim all of its blessings. (And of course, that’s not really bad!)

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your definition of home is due for revamping, deepening, and expansion. Your sense of where you truly belong is ripe to be adjusted and perhaps even revolutionized. A half-conscious desire you have not previously been ready to fully acknowledge is ready for you to explore. Can you handle these subtly shocking opportunities? Do you have any glimmerings about how to open yourself to the revelations that life would love to offer you about your roots, your foundations, and your prime resources? Here are your words of power: source and soul.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio journalist Martha Gelhorn (1908–1998) was an excellent war correspondent. During her six decades on the job, she reported on many of the world’s major conflicts. But she initially had a problem when trying to get into France to report on D-Day, June 6, 1945. Her application for press credentials was denied, along with all those of other women journalists. Surprise! Through subterfuge and daring, Gelhorn stowed away on a hospital ship and reached France in time to report on the climactic events. I counsel you to also use extraordinary measures to achieve your goals, Scorpio. Innovative circumspection and ethical trickery are allowed. Breaking the rules may be necessary and warranted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My spirit guides enjoy reminding me that breakthrough insights and innovations may initially emerge

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Do you have any frustrations about how you express yourself or create close connections? Are there problems in your ability to be heard and appreciated? Do you wish you could be more persuasive and influential? If so, your luck is changing. In the coming months, you will have extraordinary powers to innovate, expand, and deepen the ways you communicate. Even if you are already fairly pleased with the flow of information and energy between you and those you care for, surprising upgrades could be in the works. To launch this new phase of fostering links, affinities, and collaborations, devise fun experiments that encourage you to reach out and be reached.

Homework: What mediocre satisfaction could you give up to make room for a more robust satisfaction? Newsletter.FreeWillAstrology.com

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42.  Head lock?

43.  He did some heavy lifting in Greek myth 44.  Camera company

46.  Dungeon Master's bagful

48.  American Samoa toilets?

52.  One of the Muses

53.  "Victory is mine!"

54.  Miso soup ingredient

57.  Pigpens

58.  Ended, in France

59.  "Oh, don't you wish!"

60.  On edge

61.  Genesis creator

62.  Full of energy, and what is added to this puzzle's theme answers

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1.  Carpentry tool

2.  Coco Gauff shot

3.  Lose strength

4.  Move that avoids a defender and ends with a layup in basketball

5.  Jackson nicknamed "The Queen of Rockabilly"

6.  Straighten

7.  Song that's a single?

8.  Follow

9.  Charlatan

10.  "Take your time"

11.  Colombian griddlecake

12.  LPGA star Korda

13.  Fashion magazine

21.  Get behind?

22.  "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" author McCullers

25.  Sound that's coming back

26.  Wading bird

27.  Altar place

28.  Big shots?

29.  Shakespeare villain with more lines that titular character

31.  Parthenon's goddess

32.  New Mexico artists' colony

33.  Bread with dinner

34.  "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" singer

35.  Unpaid TV ads

37.  "Here me out"

38.  German greeting

42.  Solid portfolio investments

43.  Teutonic cry

44.  À la ___

45.  Afresh

46.  Spinning some tunes, say

47.  Asia Minor region

48.  Recurring pain?

49.  Animated memes, .e.g

50.  Cartoon boo-boo

51.  Fair to middling

55.  Cookie fruit

56.  Ride to Area 51, e.g.

Puzzle for the week of June 9, 2025

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Puzzle for the week of June 9, 2025

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Fill in every row, column, and 3x3 box with each of the letters exactly once. HAZE TOWNS

H A Z E T O W N S exactly once.

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote:

“When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, 'Daddy, will you take me to ?' He answered, 'If you, let them come and get you.’”

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: “When I was a kid, I said to my father one afternoon, 'Daddy, will you take me to _____?' He answered, 'If ______ you, let them come and get you.’” —Jerry Lewis We’re Local! Questions, comments or suggestions for our local puzzle guru? Email Pearl Stark at pearl@bendsource.com © Pearl Stark mathpuzzlesgames.com/quodoku

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- Jerry Lewis

Answer for the week of June 2, 2025

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

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UNDERSTANDING INTIMACY

A COLUMN THAT FOSTERS DEEPER LOVE BETWEEN COUPLES

By Dr. Jane Guyn

Proud and Frustrated

I’m a 26-year-old woman who’s in a relationship with another woman. She’s been my girlfriend for 4+ years. Right now, she’s in grad school and I’m working full time - mostly from home. Our relationship started out with lots of passion, but these days it’s hard for us to connect physically.

It seems like we’re stuck in the friend zone in a way that neither of us expected. Weekdays are work, school, homework, eat, screens, sleep, repeat. Weekends are a little bit better, but still busy. I’m the one who used to initiate, but lately I’ve run out of good ways to get things started.

She tells me that she “wants more foreplay." I always thought of “foreplay” as something a guy did to get his wife warmed up. But in our case “foreplay” is what we do to relax and get turned on. Can you recommend something that will help make things easier?

—Proud to be gay, but still frustrated in Bend

Dear Proud & Frustrated, I’m glad that you brought up the idea of foreplay. Hetero couples often talk to me about “needing more foreplay” to get the woman turned on. I get why they say this, but to me, the concept of foreplay to me is different. It’s a way to think about the full range of connection and pleasure that you can explore together without focusing on doing “it." Kind of like going to a restaurant and having apps for dinner instead of whatever they’ve put on the menu as entrees.

The most important thing to know about any kind of sexual invitation, or foreplay is that everyone responds differently. Take these ideas with a grain of salt and see how you both feel.

Tip #1 Make it playful Remember “playing around” experiences from when you were young? When you’re not having sex very often, it’s easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself when you do try to be intimate. Bringing playfulness into your relationship is a great first step when you’re trying to get out of the friend zone.

Tip #2 Let go of expectations/take the stress off

Don’t focus on the outcome and certainly don’t focus on perfection. Just focus on pleasure.

Tip #3 Do your best to become an expert on what she likes

Taking time to connect with her so you can understand her desires is the first step to rekindling the passion you two once experienced as a couple. It’s important that she understands your desires as well.

Foreplay is about enhancing emotional intimacy and creating a more fulfilling sexual experience - not just about “doing it." This is true no matter what kind of relationship you’re in or how old you are.

What can you do?

There are lots of things that you both might enjoy when it comes to seduction or foreplay. Maybe you both love kissing. Do you need to slow down?

What about cuddling? Maybe cuddling is something that lets you both relax enough to open up and feel intimate.

How about other types of touch? Does she get ticklish easily? Do you think she likes soft, light touch? Or is she someone who prefers something harder or more direct?

How about oral pleasure? Is she open to giving or receiving? Could this be a next step for you as you increase your connection?

Do you know how to help her get out of her head when intimacy is offered? Lots of us find our minds wandering during the beginning stages of connection. This is common but could be a sign that she’s resisting real intimacy. Can she let go?

Tip #4 Don’t give up

One of the wonderful things about being in a loving relationship with your girlfriend is that you have a chance to keep learning what she likes. Take time and energy to understand her. Learn her quirks and kinks. Make sure you share your personal desires with her as well. Figuring out the way you two work together is one of the most valuable things you can do in your life. It will make all the difference in the future.

You got this!

Xoxo

Dr. Jane

—Dr. Jane Guyn (she/her) is a wellknown relationship coach who received her Ph.D. in Human Sexuality and is trained as a Professional Sex Coach and Core Energy Coach. Send her your questions at thesource@drjaneguyn.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 25 - SUNDAY, JULY 27

TAKE ME HOME

By James Keane Broker RE/MAX Key Properties

Quick Guide to Appraisals: What matters

and What Does Not

In the world of real estate, the term "appraisal" often triggers a misunderstanding for homeowners and prospective buyers alike. Many assume that their recent kitchen remodel with high-end appliances, the newly installed designer light fixtures, or that luxurious, custom-tiled bathroom will translate directly into a dollar-for-dollar increase in their home's appraised value. The reality, however, is far more nuanced, and often, quite different from common perception. When it comes to appraisals, square footage is king, and those "nice finishes" often matter less than you might think.

A real estate appraisal is an unbiased, professional assessment of a property's market value, primarily used by lenders to ensure the loan amount is justified by the property's worth. Appraisers achieve this by analyzing comparable sales (or "comps") within a specific market area, typically homes that have sold recently and share similar characteristics with the subject property. This is where the disconnect often occurs.

Homeowners frequently pour significant money into upgrades that, while personally appealing, don't necessarily align with what an appraiser can quantitatively value. That imported marble countertop, while beautiful, if comparable homes in the area have standard granite or quartz, the appraiser can only make a modest adjustment, if any, for that specific feature. The same goes for custom cabinetry, elaborate landscaping, or high-tech smart home systems. These are often considered "over-improvements" if they exceed the typical finishes and features of the neighborhood. Appraisers are looking for what the market dictates as valuable, not necessarily what an individual finds aesthetically pleasing or functionally superior. If every other home in your subdivision has basic appliances, your top-of-the-line

professional-grade range won't contribute its full cost to the appraised value. Conversely, what truly drives appraisal value is square footage. The amount of heated, livable space is a primary determinant of a home's worth. A larger house, even with more modest finishes, will almost always appraise higher than a smaller house with extensive upgrades. This is because square footage is easily quantifiable and directly comparable across properties. Appraisers use standardized measurement guidelines, such as American National Standards Institute standards, to ensure consistency in calculating gross living area. An additional bedroom, a finished basement that meets specific criteria for ceiling height and access, or an expanded living area will have a far more significant impact on the appraised value than any amount of high-end cosmetic upgrades.

Think of it this way: an appraiser's job is to reflect what the typical buyer in that market would pay. While a buyer might appreciate the high-end finishes, they are primarily paying for space and location. If two homes are identical in location and square footage, but one has standard finishes and the other has luxury upgrades, the appraiser will likely assign a slightly higher value to the upgraded home, but it will rarely be a dollar-for-dollar return on the upgrade investment. The cost of those upgrades often gets absorbed into the overall market value, rather than adding a distinct, equivalent value.

In essence, while personalizing your home with beautiful finishes enhances your enjoyment, it's crucial to understand that these investments might not always translate directly into a higher appraisal. When it comes to appraisal value, the fundamental elements of a home – particularly its size – generally hold more weight than individual stylistic choices or luxury add-ons.