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A popular Scandinavian saying goes something like, “There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.” Here in Central Oregon, plenty of us outdoor-lovers take that notion to heart! Bike commuting in winter?! No prob. Inside this Winter Rec issue, newcomer Armando Borrego gets some advice for pedaling even when the flakes fly – a testament to the truth in that sage advice from the Swedes. Meanwhile, Julianna LaFollette details the return of the Skyliner lift at Mt. Bachelor, we outline some new trails for Nordic lovers and we chat — for both our Bend Don’t Break podcast and for the print edition — with local award-winning alpinist-turned-author Graham Zimmerman. I hope all of that gets you primed to bust out your warmest gear and head outside this season!

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hings have been interesting since the last U.S. Census, after which, Oregon got a new seat in Congress. Bend, Redmond and a good portion of the southeast Portland suburbs got lumped together as the newly drawn Oregon Congressional District 5 – a strange marriage of rural, urban and suburban voters stretching across one great divide called the Cascade Range. The longtime representative for CD5, Kurt Schrader, got knocked out in the primary by fellow Democrat Jamie McLeod-Skinner. While our editorial board welcomed that change, favoring the independent-minded local attorney over the corporate Democrat, looking back, that should have signaled to the Democratic party machine that things could get weird in a district that’s still rated as leaning Democratic, according to the Cook Political Report’s rankings. Against predictions, Republican Lori Chavez-Deremer took the seat, not by winning in the two most populated counties in the district, but by picking up the lion’s share of the votes in the more rural parts of CD5. Since then, Chavez-Deremer has been far from present in Bend or Redmond, to the point that some locals have been holding “empty chair town halls” to highlight her absence and apparent lack of investment in the needs of voters on this side of the mountains. This was one of the greatest fears for eastside voters in the district. This time around, Chavez-Deremer is running to retain her seat, with no other Republicans having yet filed to run for the election. Thus far, she’s outraised the three leading Democrats combined – Janelle Bynum, McLeod-Skinner and Lynn Peterson, according to Federal Elections Commission data. (Two other Democrats and a non-affiliated party candidate have also filed for the seat with the FEC.)

What’s pretty clear: The primary for the Democratic candidates in this race is going to be a dogfight. Each of the top-raising candidates – Bynum, McLeod-Skinner and Peterson – have experience and strong backgrounds, and each hold similar values. Who voters will ultimately select in the primary is anybody’s guess, but one thing is clear: Democrats on the whole cannot sleep on this race as they did last time around. Democrats need to ponder whether it was the ire that remained after Schrader, the longtime Democrat, lost the primary and through a temper tantrum; whether it was a measure of overconfidence about Democrats’ strength in Deschutes and Clackamas counties; or whether it was a dismissal of ChavezDeremer’s chops as a candidate that saw them losing this seat. With all of the dysfunction in the House these past weeks, a spotlight has been shown on why these positions are so important for national leadership. Voters should be paying much more attention to this race and its lopsided campaign spending. The 2024 campaign season is going to include a lot of hoopla over who’s running for president, and it’s sure to bring plenty of voters to the ballot box this time around. No one yet knows who’s going to win the presidential race, but if the past several election cycles have been any indication, there’s a very good chance that the makeup of the House, and Senate, for that matter, will impact how this country tackles climate change, our transition to cleaner energy, how we manage our public lands, how we treat migrants and immigrants, how we approach Medicare and Medicaid and health care and so much more. Democrats seemed to be sleeping on the Oregon Congressional District 5 race last time around. If candidate financial reports are any indication, they’re doing it again.

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I cannot BEGIN to tell you how excited I am reading this. I mourned the loss of Toro Bravo. My grown children live in Portland and we celebrated so many things there. I love RBC but miss Spanish tapas. Cannot wait. I hope you all bring back the "kiss." Watching my family enjoy those is a forever memory. —Heidi Howard via bendsource.com

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Why are we putting our pocketbooks before the health of our planet? Contact your leaders mentioned in this article whom are making unwise decisions and voice your concerns and next time before you vote look at what interest groups support them and visa versa, don't just vote party line. When are we going to start putting politics aside and start taking care of our planet for future humans, plants and animals? There is a place for capitalism but it needs to be conscious capitalism where we look out for each other and our planet as a whole. —Nicole Perullo via bendsource.com

RE: A CITIZEN INITIATIVE, DOOMED BEFORE IT STARTED. OPINION, 10/26

Like nearly every other issue of social import, Measure 110 has been so politicized as to make rational discussion impossible. 58.5% of Oregonians voted for it in 2020--the year BEFORE fentanyl-related deaths skyrocketed in Oregon and everywhere else in the nation. In 2022, as the epidemic continued to rage,

eight states saw drug deaths continue to surge by 9% or more, with the greatest increases of 21% coming in Washington and Wyoming. It is not true--as some ideologues claim--that Measure 110 is responsible for this increase in Oregon. In fact, an NYU Grossman School of Medicine paper published on Sept. 27, 2023, shows no evidence of that.

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Co-lead author of this paper Corey Davis (clinical professor at NYU's Center for Opioid Epidemiology) acknowledged that the researchers were unable to assess the value of the harm-reduction and treatment center feature of Measure 110's two-pronged approach. "Most of that money didn't start flowing until almost the end of our study period," Dr. Davis said. So, we are now seeing overheated rhetoric that aims to entirely scuttle Measure 110, when what we actually need is more time and data to ascertain if it is starting to reap benefits. Who really wants to return to those barbaric years when prison replaced treatment and marginalized groups were targeted with excessively long sentences? —Foster Fell via bendsource.com

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On October 28, many of Oregon’s most iconic rivers celebrated 35 years of Wild & Scenic River protections. This includes natural treasures like the Deschutes, McKenzie, John Day, Metolius, Clackamas and North Umpqua rivers. There’s a good chance your favorite Oregon river was included in this legislation! The 1988 Omnibus Oregon Wild & Scenic Rivers Act enjoyed bipartisan support as it was sponsored by Republican Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon and signed into law by President Reagan. While there’s not a lot of bipartisanship to be found these days, perhaps safeguards for drinking water, recreation, hunting, fishing and more could be a place for that to start. The 1988 bill is still the largest single act of river conservation in Oregon’s history at 1,400 miles. Despite that, and subsequent bills, only 2% of the state’s total river miles are designated as Wild & Scenic. We need to do better. Fortunately, we have a historic opportunity to protect over 3,200 miles of Oregon waterways through Senator Wyden’s proposed River Democracy Act. The bill includes clean drinking water sources for the cities of Bend, Eugene, Medford, Oregon City and others, popular fly-fishing streams like the Fall River and North Santiam, world-class whitewater runs in the Rogue basin, and miles of critical salmon and wildlife habitat. If passed, the River Democracy Act would surpass the 1988 Act as Oregon’s largest river conservation feat and increase the mileage of Wild & Scenic Rivers to 5% of the state’s waterways.

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El equipo de búsqueda y rescate ayudaron a un senderista y a un cicliista de montaña, ambos varados después de las inesperadas nevadas en el área silvestre de Jeff Park Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido Por/ Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

os equipos de búsqueda y rescate (SAR por sus siglas en inglés) ayudaron a dos personas ajenas durante la misma misión del 26 de octubre en el área silvestre de Jeff Park en el condado de Marion, después que ambas personas quedaron varadas debido a las condiciones de la nieve. En dos incidentes distintos, el ciclista de montaña australiano de 23 años de edad, Jack Roberts y el senderista canadiense de 28 años, Sanja Tesic, quedaron atrapados a pocas millas de distancia debido a la fuerte nevada. La búsqueda y rescate del estado, junto con la armada nacional del ejército y de aviación de Oregon, transportaron a ambas personas por un helicóptero Black Hawk. Según un comunicado de prensa, Robbers, de Sydney, Australia., andaba montando su bicicleta sobre un sendero cerca de la montaña Hawk cuando quedó atrapado en un montón de nieve de 4 a 5 pies. El despacho del alguacil del condado de Marion recibió una alerta por parte del padre de la persona desaparecida, indicando que su hijo, Jack, le

había enviado un mensaje de texto, indicando que estaba varado sin ropa apta para clima frío. Robbers pudo mantenerse abrigado durante la noche en un refugio del sendero que tenía leña. Al mismo tiempo, a solo a 11.5 millas de distancia, la senderista canadiense Sanja Tesic estaba de caminata sobre el sendero de la costa del Pacifico cuando quedó atrapada en la nieve por dos días. Según el comunicado de prensa, Tesic activó su dispositivo GPS In-Reach el martes 24 de octubre, indicando su ubicación a las autoridades. Los equipos de SAR intentaron rescatar anteriormente a Tesic pero no pudieron llegar a rescatarla debido a los árboles caídos y a la abundante nieve. Tesic pudo mantenerse seca la primer noche pero cuando los rescatistas la encontraron estaba empapada. Los rescatistas pudieron abrigarla con cobijas para hiportermia. Las dos personas fueron trasladadas vía aérea a la estación de la guarda forestal del lago Detroit para recibir atención médica

antes de ser llevados a Salem. Scott Lucas, el coordinador estatal de SAR, del departamento del manejo de emergencia de Oregon dijo que “las condiciones del clima retrasaron los operativos debido a las fuertes nevadas y a las condiciones de nieve.” Según Lucas, los operativos de búsqueda y rescate tienden a aumentar en el invierno debido a las impredecibles condiciones climáticas. En promedio, ven cerca de 1,000 misiones de SAR al año. Este año por si solo, el condado de Deschutes completo 99 misiones de SAR. Por experiencia propia, él cree que la gente necesita estar más preparada y consciente de las posibles condiciones de la nieve. En los meses de invierno las misiones de rescate suelen retrasarse y ser más peligrosas. Las temporadas de otoño e invierno duplican el esfuerzo que requiere el SRA para rescatar y buscar a alguien. Los socorristas sólo pueden volar bajo ciertas condiciones meteorológicas, ya que deben poder ver el suelo. La misión del 26 de octubre se retrasó

debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas que impidieron el vuelo. Lucas le dijo a the Source Weekly que “se necesita más gente, más personal de rescate, más equipo, más preparación y luego hay que luchar contra el clima.” Lucas señaló que, el aumento de la tecnología les ha facilitado la localización y el rescate de la gente, también le ha brindado a la gente un exceso de confianza. Como señaló, el 40% de Oregon no tiene servicio para celulares.” El área dónde quedaron varadas las dos personas, según Lucas, era muy peligrosa ya que tiene muchos árboles caídos por los incendios forestales de 2020. El área silvestre del parque Jefferson se quemó seriamente en 2020, dejo muchos árboles caídos que bloquean senderos haciendo que el área sea dificil de explorar. El número de misiones de SAR también aumentaron bastante después de los incendios forestales de 2020, llevando a la gente a situaciones peligrosas. “Creo que sigue así. El rescate de ayer fue un buen ejemplo.”

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Search and Rescue crews helped a hiker and a mountain biker, both stranded in the Jefferson Park wilderness area after unforeseen heavy snow conditions

By Julianna LaFollette At the same time, just 11.5 miles away, Canadian hiker Sanja Tesic was hiking on the Pacific Coast Trail when she got caught in whiteout conditions for two days. According to the press release, Tesic activated her In-Reach GPS device on Tuesday, Oct. 24, giving authorities her location. Ground SAR teams attempted to rescue Tesic earlier but were unable to reach her due to fallen trees and heavy snow. Tesic was able to stay dry the first night but was soaking wet by the time rescuers found her. Rescuers were able to warm her up with hypothermia blankets. The two individuals were flown to the Detroit Lake Ranger Station to receive medical attention before being taken to Salem. “The weather conditions delayed the operation because of the heavy snow and whiteout conditions,” said Scott Lucas, State SAR coordinator, with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. According to Lucas, search and rescue

operations tend to increase in the wintertime due to unpredictable snow or weather conditions. On average, they see about 1,000 SAR mission a year. Deschutes County alone completed 99 SAR missions this year. In his experience, he believes people need to be more prepared and aware of possible snow conditions. In the winter months rescue missions are often delayed and more dangerous. Fall and winter seasons double the effort it takes SAR to rescue or search for somebody. Rescuers can only fly in certain weather conditions, since they have to be able to see the ground. The Oct. 26 mission was delayed as a result of adverse weather conditions prohibiting flight. “It takes more people, more rescue personnel, takes more gear, takes more preparation, and then you have to fight the weather,” Lucas told the Source Weekly. Lucas noted that while increased technology has made it easier for them to locate and rescue people,

it’s also given people overconfidence. As he pointed out, “40% of Oregon doesn’t have cell service,” he said. The area in which the two individuals were stranded, according to Lucas, was extra treacherous as it has many downed trees from the 2020 wildfires. “All the fires of 2020, it burned a lot of familiar areas that people used to go recreating,” said Lucas. “Now, they’re going somewhere else and they’re not familiar with it and don’t think ahead of what they’re getting into.” Jefferson Park wilderness area burned heavily in 2020, leaving behind a lot of downed trees blocking trails making the areas a lot more difficult to navigate. The number of SAR missions also increased significantly after the 2020 wildfires, leading people to dangerous situations. “I think that’s pretty much still going on. The rescue yesterday was a good example of it.”

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“Homeless Consultant” Hired by Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Faces 19 Charges in Multnomah County Portland resident Kevin Dahlgren, contracted by Sheriff Shane Nelson as a consultant to assess the houseless crisis, was indicted on 19 charges related to his work in Gresham

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n Monday, Oct. 30, self-described “homeless consultant” Kevin Dahlgren was indicted in Multnomah County on 19 charges. According to the indictment, Dahlgren is facing seven charges of theft in the first degree, seven counts of identity theft or aggravated identity theft and five counts of official misconduct in the first degree. Dahlgren is facing the charges related to his work in the City of Gresham, where he worked as a “homeless services specialist,” according to the indictment. After hearing sworn testimony from eight witnesses, the Multnomah County Grand Jury moved forward with an indictment and issued a warrant for Dahlgren’s arrest. Dahlgren was arrested the morning of Oct. 31. According to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, the investigation is ongoing and additional victims have been identified but not located. "In March 2023, City staff discovered suspicious activity that had taken place by a City employee," said Sarah Cagann

with the City of Gresham. "Staff acted quickly to place the suspected employee on administrative leave while working with a third-party organization to conduct an investigation. Shortly after being placed on administrative leave, the employee resigned." On July 13, Sheriff Shane Nelson hired Dahlgren to do consultant work for Deschutes County. Dahlgren’s contract with the DCSO instructed him to provide population counts as well as identify resource and service needs of houseless individuals in Central Oregon. The Multnomah County indictment lists Dahlgren’s alleged offenses as having occurred between July 2020 and March 2023 – ending just months before Nelson hired Dahlgren for work in Deschutes County. "The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and requested assistance regarding an active open criminal investigation on Mr. Dahlgren, at which point Sheriff L. Shane Nelson

terminated the contract immediately on August 23, 2023," read a statement from a DCSO press release on Tuesday. Dahlgren is a Portland resident who offers up his “consulting” services through his website. Dahlgren, who also creates videos and writes blogs on Substack documenting houseless individuals and their stories under the name, “truthonthestreets,” has over 25,000 followers on social media platform, X. A description of himself on the platform says he works as a “disruptor of the homeless industrial complex.” Phase One of his $18,000 contract with DCSO required him to complete a research, service and resource report at China Hat, one of Deschutes County’s larger encampments. According to Sgt. Jason Wall, Dahlgren’s contract with DCSO concluded as of September. Dahlgren released a report, including an estimated Point in Time Count, as well as a list of shelters, services and information he collected during his time in Deschutes County. The seven-page

report was questioned by several service providers in September, as many found it misleading. The report, which was handed over to Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone on Aug. 17, was mysterious to county leaders as well. "The sheriff and I didn't communicate about that," DeBone told the Source Weekly in September. Debone was not aware of the report before receiving it via email from Dahlgren, he told the Source Weekly. —This story will be updated.

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earch and rescue crews helped two unrelated individuals during the same mission on Oct. 26 in the Jefferson Park wilderness area in Marion County, after both people got stranded due to snow conditions. In two separate incidents, 23-year-old Australian mountain biker Jack Robbers and 28-year-old Canadian hiker Sanja Tesic were stuck just miles apart due to heavy snow. State search and rescue, along with the Oregon Army National Guard Aviation, airlifted both individuals in a Black Hawk Helicopter. Robbers, from Sydney, Australia, was biking on a trail near Hawk Mountain when he got stuck in a 4- to 5-foot snowdrift, according to a press release. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office received an alert from the missing person’s father, stating that his son, Jack, had texted him, telling him he was stranded without cold weather gear. Robbers was able to keep warm overnight in an existing hiking trail shelter that had firewood.

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f you’ve ever skied to a shelter at Swampy Lakes or Nordeen or Swede Ridge or AC/DC and enjoyed the warm fire and the log-free trails to get there, thank the Central Oregon Nordic Club. For those who’ve yet to learn the joys of Nordic skiing, the club is here for you, too. Founded 60 years ago by a group of people who loved the outdoors — even in the dead of winter — the club now boasts roughly 600 members, said Linda Frost, a former president of the club and a current board member. As the snow begins to fall, some of the trails known to cyclists as tried-and-true mountain bike trails become a network for those on skis, as well as those on snowshoes. Members of CONC stock firewood at the Swampy, Nordeen, Sweded and AC-DC shelters and clear downed trees from miles and miles of trail. Club members are also responsible for clearing fallen trees from the 10 Mile Sno-Park to Paulina Lake in the Newberry Crater. On top of its work clearing downed trees, stocking firewood at ski shelters and teaching new skiers the ropes, the Central Oregon Nordic Club also maintains 30 miles of mapped snowshoe trails – the only mapped snowshoe trails in

Oregon, Frost pointed out. New this year for snowshoers is the completion of the AC/DC Shelter Snowshoe Trail, which offers an out-and-back snowshoe route to the shelter, offering views of Mt. Bachelor.

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Among the new features cross-country skiers can expect this year: more connections for some of the popular trails along Century Drive in the Deschutes National Forest. The new Crosscut Trail, named in honor of the preferred tool for one of the club’s hardworking tree-removal volunteers, Al Matson, now connects the Flagline Trail to the Ridge Trail, Frost told the Source Weekly. It means a shorter ski from Flagline to Swampy Shelter by way of the new Ridge Trail extension, bypassing the drop down to the Lake and up again to reach the shelter, Frost said. This year, the club is also in the planning phases of rebuilding the shelter at Edison Butte, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. The USFS closed that shelter, located about 1 mile from the Edison Sno-Park, for the 2023-24 season due to safety concerns with the structure. Club members have in the past been

responsible for replacing the shelters at both Swampy Lakes and Nordeen, which burned to the ground in 2007. What the Central Oregon Nordic Club doesn’t do, however, is groom trails. The groomed trails available in Central Oregon include those at Virginia Meissner Sno-Park, maintained by Meissner Nordic.

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In addition to the hard work of maintaining trails, there’s plenty of fun to be had. Group members meet on the weekends to ski – sometimes in organized groups; other times with groups of established friends. “We meet in the coffee shop every Sunday and somebody leads a group somewhere – and we warn people what skill level is required,” Frost told the Source Weekly. “The nice thing with having this group is there is always

somebody to go with.” At the beginning of the season, Frost, who’s now 80 years old, recommends a short ski of a mile or so to warm up some of the muscles that have gone dormant in the warmer months. Then, move up to adding more miles as desired. “There are a couple mystery muscles in your hips that will protest at first!” she said. The group also organizes trips to places outside of Central Oregon, including Washington’s Methow Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Anthony Lakes, Oregon and other locales. For beginners, CONC also offers lessons, taught from a complement of roughly 10 to 12 club members. To sign up, interested skiers can email Jerry Sebestyen at jsebestyen@eoni.com. Central Oregon Nordic Club conordicclub.wildapricot.org

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Graham Zimmerman

Professional climber and Bend local Graham Zimmerman discusses alpine climbing, his debut book, “A Fine Line,” and climate advocacy By Julianna LaFollette

raham Zimmerman is a renowned alpinist whose work has propelled him into conservation advocacy, holding leadership roles in nonprofits such as the American Alpine Club and Protect Our Winters. He’s a world-class mountaineer who has received several awards, including the Piolet d’Or, the highest honor in alpine climbing, in 2020. His debut book, “A Fine Line: Searching for Balance Among Mountains,” focuses on pursuing alpinism with social responsibility. Source Publisher Aaron Switzer chatted with Zimmerman on a recent episode of our podcast, Bend Don’t Break. Source Weekly: You're a renowned alpinist now and won all these awards. How did you get started here? Where did the passion come from? Graham Zimmerman: For me, climbing is something that I gravitated towards in a big way, but when I initially went climbing I don't actually remember enjoying it that much. The first time I went climbing was in high school and I'd been spending a lot of time skiing and snowboarding in the mountains above Seattle, Washington, in the Washington Cascades, and I loved the mountains. Most of that was in-bounds. I was starting to kind of venture out of bounds and then was invited on a couple of trips to go climb some volcanoes and I'll tell you what, I remember being tired, I remember being scared and hungry and like really not fit enough to be doing that kind of thing and they aren't particularly pleasant memories. But, there was something about it that really challenged me and that I really enjoyed. By the time I was 18 years old, it was pretty much all I wanted to do and I was headed back down to New Zealand where I was born, to cut my teeth in the Southern Alps. Digging into, like, what it was that really attracted me to climbing was actually one of the really enjoyable parts of writing this book. SW: Can you tell us how you got to the point where you wanted to write your book? GZ: I had originally pitched something else to the publisher. . . . They came back and

they were like, we’d love for you to work on a memoir project. It was really interesting to get that feedback. The opportunity to really look at my climbing career thus far and really have a think about what I have learned and who I have learned e those things from and how I Ry can share a story that kind of makes those learnings available to the broader community turned into a project that I got really excited about. I'm really proud of what we put together. SW: What’s one thing that people point to when they talk about your success? GZ: The thing that oftentimes comes up is the climb that we won the Piolet d’Or for, and that was the first ascent of a peak of Link Sar in Pakistan. The Piolet d’Or is French for the gold ice axe and it's the highest honor in in alpine climbing. It was really special to win that award, but I think it’s really crucial for me to share that accolades are awesome and they feel really good, but the best parts of my climbing career have not been winning those awards, they've been the experiences out in those mountains with people that I adore. When I look at that climb on Link Sar, it was nine days en route with three guys who are three of my best friends in the world. We were just in such tight sync on this incredible, technical, massive objective. SW: In your book, you talk about how there's costs in these endeavors, both human and environmental. Can you touch a little bit on that? GZ: Yeah, a big part of this book is loss. I have lost a lot of friends to climbing. We had a period there where the frequency of fatalities in the climbing community, particularly the folks trying big, hard new things in the big mountains of the world, was really high. We lost a lot of people there. It was very Ol ive r

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challenging. That’s something that I really did my best not to shy away from in this book. I tried not to write a book that's just kind of, oh, all my friends are dead. But…it's a real part of this endeavor. I spent a lot of time kind of exploring those feelings, which was challenging. SW: So one of the themes [in the book] is alpinism with social responsibility. What does that mean to you? GZ: It’s turning into more and more of what I do. For me, climbing has been this thing that has been undeniably beneficial and lovely. It has been career-defining, it has been really, really lovely. It’s brought me partnerships and experiences that I don't think I would have even gotten close to otherwise. Something I've learned as I’ve been climbing is that, not only is that really good for me, but those stories from the big mountains of the world and our experiences there and the clear changes that we're seeing there in terms of the climate crisis are actually this incredible tool for driving the systemic action that we need. Due to the accolades that I've received, I can go get meetings with Congress members or with the White House, and most of that is through work with Protect Our Winters. The ability to get into those meetings and make really clear asks in ways that represent the needs of our community and of really everybody in this country in terms of how we need to move forward on climate action, how we need for that to be very cognizant of its intersection with social equity and community health. It's really turned into this component of my work where climbing and my stories from climbing mean a lot more than just my personal experiences or my ability to inspire our little climbing community. Instead, there are these tools that we could leverage to change the world, which is really cool.

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Susan Conner

Mt. Bachelor Upgrades Ahead of the Ski Season

A bicyclist’s survival guide for winter By Armando Borrego

onfession time, if you didn’t know already: I am from California. Since I’ve moved to Bend one of the traits I have appreciated most is the city’s bikeability. I often bike to work or out for coffee, and I know I’m not alone. Daily, you can find a wide array of commuters, enthusiasts and plenty of other bicyclists pedaling through the streets, or now, e-pedaling through them. With my first high desert winter ahead of me, many have warned with hushed tones and cautionary whispers of the sun disappearing and that fourwheel drive is the only way to survive. According to a recent report on traffic safety, over 20% of recorded fatal pedal-cyclist crashes occurred between 6-9pm — times during the winter when driving conditions are worsened due to low visibility and less daylight. With that in mind, I went in search of knowledge and spoke with two local bike pros for advice on how to stay biking with the winter season ahead. Ice and snow can obscure a cyclist from the view of drivers, increasing the risk of being overlooked at intersections or while merging onto roads. Susan Conner, owner of Sunnyside Sports on Newport Avenue, recommends everyone err on the side of caution. “Lights,” Conner says, “when you’re on the roads use flashers, roads can get tighter with snow and you want to make sure people can see you,” she continued. Maneuvering a bike in icy or worse, snowy conditions, can be challenging, making it harder to avoid obstacles or navigate safely. Seasoned biking veteran and founder of Bend Electric Bikes, Sterling McCord, recommends solutions for both standard and e-bike riders. “You have to make your turns and inputs a lot more carefully when the grounds are slicker,” McCord said. “Take some pressure out of your tires or get studded tires… For e-bikes, lower your seat so your feet are closer to the ground; it’ll be better to get your

feet down quicker for increased points of contact if you skid,” he continued. Conner also recommends a look at your tires when considering a winter ride. “You are better off with tires that have a lot of contact points. For commuters a wider tire is good. There are studded tires for icy conditions; some people ride fat-bikes,” she said. Biking in colder temperatures can result in a common cold, of course, but the winter’s chill can sometimes lead to frostbite and hypothermia if not properly dressed. McCord stressed how essential it is to wear appropriate cold-weather gear that doesn't sacrifice your mobility. “A good warm helmet, or a balaclava underneath your helmet is a must. It’s important to stay warm, you’ve got to be able to keep your dexterity and be able to shift and brake when you need to. Staying warm is dynamite,” he said. Overall, while it's possible to bike in snowy conditions, it's essential to evaluate the conditions and your own skill level, use appropriate winter tires, dress warmly and take extra precautions when doing so. “I think obviously there’s a point where the snow makes it not too fun to be out there. But when trail grounds are frozen and hard it can be really fun,” Conner said.

Final Thoughts:

“It’s a matter of keeping it fun, knowing when to quit and knowing when it’ll be great to take that hard step out of the door. If you’re mountain biking, it's critical on trails to avoid muddy space. I’d recommend going early in the morning when the trails are frozen.” Susan Conner, Sunnyside Sports. “Those relying on the bike as a mode of transportation, it's really worth it to invest in studded tires. Put them on for winter, pop them off when spring is here. If you could do one other thing, it’s just slow down. Give yourself some more time to react.” - Sterling McCord, Bend Electric Bikes.

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As the ski season quickly approaches, several upgrades across the mountain, including the new six-seater Skyliner lift, are aimed at improving mountain operations By Julianna LaFollette

kiers and snowboarders will see upgrades across the mountain this season at Mt. Bachelor. A new lift and several improvements to other lifts across the mountain, such as Northwest, are aimed at helping manage lift lines and improved operations in the wind. Mt. Bachelor replaced its centrally located Skyliner lift this summer, upgrading the previous four-person lift to a high-speed six-seater. “The six-pack will bring some improved operations in the wind, which we have a lot of issues with at Mt. Bachelor,” said Mountain Operations Director Dustin Smith. “It’s a challenging resort to operate.” Mt. Bachelor often has high gusts of wind that regularly cause lifts to close down for hours. With heavier carriers, and more tension on the haul rope, the new six-pack lift is thought to perform better in the wind. Skyliner sits in a highly trafficked area of the mountain, in between the Pine Marten lift at West Village and Sunrise lift at Sunrise Lodge. Stormy, windy days oftentimes cause closures for other parts of the mountain, which can cause lines at lifts like Skyliner to escalate. The increased uphill capacity that comes with this new lift, said Smith, will help manage lines at the base area. The new lift will have a parking rail, allowing the resort to park the top third of the chairs at the bottom of the lift every night, keeping them free of ice. “We’re really just super excited about this lift and what it’s going to do to help us be able to ride a more consistent product,” said Smith. Mt. Bachelor’s main motivation for replacing the lift was the complicated process of replacing old parts. Obtaining parts for the lift was extremely

challenging for the resort, given that Skyliner was built in 1989. Mt. Bachelor signed a contract for a new lift in 2021, after a lift part failed. The part took months to replace, which caused Skyliner to remain non-operational for the rest of the 2021 season. Last season, the lift was open while the Mt. Bachelor team waited for contract approval with the U.S. Forest Service, the agency that issues the permits for use of the land. Lift construction gave Mt. Bachelor an opportunity to address issues in the terrain as well. To help traffic flow, the top of Skyliner will be shortened and moved nearly 50 feet down the mountain, providing more space to unload and exit the lift. The bottom of the lift will be moved slightly uphill, allowing more room for special events at the base. Mt. Bachelor is set to open on Friday, Nov. 24, weather and conditions permitting, with the Skyliner lift expected to open on Dec. 22. In addition to the new lift, other upgrades will help improve parts of the mountain while maintaining others. “We spend the entire summer doing maintenance to our lifts,” said Smith. Northwest lift, which saw abnormally long lines during the 2022-23 season, received a new haul rope and an electric motor in August, which Smith said will improve operations. Last year, Northwest ran on an auxiliary power unit, a diesel motor that runs the lift. While the previous motor could run the lift at full speed, it ran slower when it had a higher load on the motor. According to Smith, this is why people saw the lift running slower on powder days. Wind also slowed the lift down at times. “There’s a lot of factors that will contribute to the speed of the lift running,” said Smith.

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FALL 5K TURKEY TUNE-UP! TURKEY TROT SEASON

This group workout provides runners the opportunity to increase both strength and stamina over a fourweek program. Get back into the swing of running right before it's time for turkey on Wed., Nov. 1, 6pm. Runners meet between Wall Street and Bond Street. Downtown Bend. $100.

THURSDAY

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This ballroom party will have amazing food, culture and all the beer you can drink. This gathering is built on two simple rules, dress terribly and have a great time on Fri., Nov. 3, 8pm. The Domino Room. 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

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11/3

LAUGH-YBARA COMEDY SHOWSMALL BATCH COMEDY FESTIVAL WISECRACKS AND WINE

SATURDAY

KARINA RYKMAN WITH GUERILLA TOSS BOOST THE BASS

Live-wire bassist Karina Rykman performs original psych-pop songs. Have a drink and catch this generational talent on Thu., Nov. 2, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $17.

THURSDAY

11/4

BEND SNOW AND AVALANCHE WORKSHOP SKI SEASON

Central Oregon Community College hosts a panel of keynote speakers on the precautions of backcountry travel. Speakers present on traveling safely, snow science and more on Sat., Nov. 4, 8am-3pm. COCC Campus Center- Wille Hall. 2600 College Way, Bend. $45.

SATURDAY

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11/2

SUTTLLE LODGE’S FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES: MIGUEL HERNANDEZ MOVIN’ AND

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CORINNE SHARLET AND BELLA COOPER OF CHIGGI MOMO EXHILARATING ARTISTS

A night of great music is guaranteed as these two local trailblazers on the modern-indie scene perform original songs with haunting lyrics at The Commons Café and Taproom on Sat., Nov. 4, 7-9:30pm. 875 NW Brooks St., Bend. $20.

SUNDAY

11/5

VOICES RISING COMMUNITY CHOIROPEN SESSIONS ALL TOGETHER

All are invited to this night of experiential group singing. No experience necessary, all songs are taught by ear with a focus on fun and community-building. Sun., Nov. 5, 3pm. Open Space Event Studios. 220 NE Lafayette Ave., Bend. Free.

TUESDAY

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The El Camino Courtesy Suttle Lodge Organ Trio shares groovy tunes mixed with Latin and jazz influence! Led by guitarist Miguel Hernandez, the trio pays homage to the Organ Trios of the '60s and '70s. Doors at 5:30pm on Thu., Nov. 2, 6-8pm. The Suttle Lodge and Boathouse. 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $10.

11/4

DIRTBAG BALL GOOD TIMES

Craft Kitchen and Brewery hosts an evening of side-splitting humor and thought-provoking wit. Some of Bend’s most talented comedians take the stage on Fri., Nov. 3, 8-10pm. 62988 NE Layton Ave., #103. Bend. $10.

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ALEX DUNN BAND AND GUESTS SINGING STRINGS

Singer/songwriter Alex Dunn performs authentic lyrics and music. Enjoy a night of independent folk tunes at Silver Moon Brewing Co. on Sat., Nov. 4, 7-10pm. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free.

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HOODOO’S WINTERVENTION FAMILY FUN

This giveaway event features boards, lift tickets, skis and more for the whole family. Stick around because Hoodoo is giving away over $50k in prizes and cash on Tue., Nov. 14, 6-8pm. Three Creeks Brewing Co. 721 Desperado Ct., Sisters. Free.

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lmost every night in Bend, at any taproom, bar, open mic or even street corner, there’s a guarantee you’ll run into aspiring musicians. Among this fresh wave of artists, Bella Cooper, singer/songwriter and founder of band Chiggi Momo, has emerged as a captivating and promising indie recording artist making waves in the music scene. Cooper recalls how she went facefirst into the world of music, performing songs covers of Angel Olsen, Stevie Wonder and Billy Ocean before working on original tunes at local markets and moving to Eugene. “I moved to Eugene and immediately joined a rock band playing the university college house show scene. We’d be playing two or three shows a week; it was kind of funny because I didn’t even go to college there!” Cooper said. Cooper says at times, the realities of the misogynistic atmosphere inside of rock culture was too much to ignore. “When I was in Eugene, most of the bands were all men, and if there was a girl, there would be one, and she was the bassist and that was me. It was a couple years ago, it was dangerous for women at these house shows, it felt very over-saturated with that toxic energy. I’ve been so in love with the Bend music scene because it doesn’t feel like that at all. I’m really grateful for how much our band has gotten to grow in the last year and the amount of support we’ve felt,” Cooper said. Before getting carried away chatting about the skill it takes to create latte foam art, Cooper pulled out her phone to talk me through songs from American art-pop act Rubblebucket. “I feel like I deep-dive into albums every week. Their (Rubblebucket’s) music to me is very dancey, funky, groovy; it is a light-hearted sound that I aspire to. A lot of the time, I write songs that come from a sad place — a song about heartbreak here or discontentedness there,” Cooper offered. “I would like to be able to intentionally write from a happy place, and I think that’s why I like this kind of music right now,” she continued. A strong familial foundation has instilled a deep connection in the musician’s heart. “What I feel sets me apart is my relationship with my sister specifically. She illustrates a lot of my show posters and album covers. I remind myself a lot of the time that if I’m just making music for her, that’s enough. I don’t have to think about thousands of listeners,” she continued,

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“I make music for my sister and my dog. My dog is actually the meaning behind the name of my band.” (Cooper tells me Chiggi Momo loosely translates to “My dog’s butt.”) The journey to forming indie-pop outfit Chiggi Momo began with grainy audio recordings and simple chords on Cooper’s Casio. “I started writing some of my first songs about eight years ago because I was feeling very isolated and lonely. My songs, when I collected them together, that music was a raft during that dark time. That doesn’t really exist anymore,” she said. Some of these early recordings Cooper admits now serve as reminders of a time in her life, marred with self-doubt and uncertainty, that she thinks has ultimately served its purpose. “I think it is a little bit more of an effort for me to try to meditate more on happiness. I’ve been in a very good place lately, and a lot of great things have been happening for me. So, it’s the sort of twisted art thing where you expect to need pain to make art. But I would love to write a song about baking bread, I love to listen to songs about baking bread,” Cooper said with a laugh. One of the most distinctive features of Cooper's music is her hauntingly soulful voice. Her vocal timbre provides a fusion of melancholy and hope. The dreamy sway of newer singles like “Three Days in a Row” and “High” capture the heartbreakingly hopeful spirit of the early adult on the precipice of

life’s achievements, disappointments and pleasures. “Oval Teen,” the band’s 2020 EP is soaked in driving bass lines, steady guitar leads and chunky power chords, all with Cooper’s silky open-vowel vocals poured over it. The EP’s title track rings like a children’s lullaby. “I love the album, but it just feels like a time capsule and I’m definitely a different person now,” said Cooper. “I have a much wider range of things influencing me and I think because of it I have a wider grasp of what’s possible with my music. I’m starting to feel less like I need to fit in one box. On this newer self-produced album that I'm working on I’m definitely utilizing a lot more electronic influence,” she said. There is a palpable sense of anticipation in her voice as Cooper spoke on the prospect of future work. “I feel like what I'm working on right now is a lot closer to the reality of what I want to sound like. I’d love to keep improving my production skills so that I can have my fingerprints all over my sound,” said Cooper. Corinne Sharlet and Bella Cooper of Chiggi Momo Sat., Nov. 4, 7pm The Commons Café and Taproom 875 NW Brooks St., Bend Bendticket.com $20

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The Domino Room DirtBag Ball Since the inception of “The Dirtbag Ball” in 1988, the goal has been simple: dress your worst, live your best. Ample cheap beer and food, This ball is an event where dressing down is not encouraged, but required. A perfect marriage with Pub Beer and Cheap Fun 8pm-Midnight. Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company

Wednesday Jam Sessions Drink some fine cask or imported beers and try some amazing British pies while listening to some local musicians jam out. 6:30-8:30pm. Free

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

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 John Shipe Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music every Wednesday from 6-8pm. 6-8pm. Free. Deschutes Brewery Public House Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with KJ Alana at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75-cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free. Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing The Lair Trivia Come join

for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! 7-8:30pm. Free.

Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thurs-

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

River’s Place Fluffalove This husband and wife duo plays all your fave ‘70’s cuts with acoustic guitars and harmony vox. 6-8pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

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

live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market Live Music with Bryan Brazier An acoustic, indoor performance with neighborhood artist Bryan Braizer at the Pub on Reed Market. Originally from Austin Texas, Bryan brings a wealth of country and Americana talent to the stage. Free and family-friendly, grab a cold one and enjoy! 5:30-7:30pm. Free. Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Welcome

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living

room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

The Rhythm Collective Live Latin and African Jazz with a stellar three-man drum section plays the music of Tito Puente, Hugh Masekela, Jobim and more. 6-9:30pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open

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

Volcanic Theatre Pub Death Valley Girls

with Chokecherry LA mystic-rock mainstay Death Valley Girls return with the announcement of their upcoming LP, Islands In The Sky. 7-11:59pm. $20.

2 Thursday The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint,

Americana-folk outfit, The Crane Wives, will perform in Bend as part of a West Coast leg of touring on Fri., Nov. 10, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

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

Home Show - Small Batch Comedy Festival The 3rd Annual Small Batch Comedy Festival celebrates the growing comedy scene in Bend. Craft Kitchen and Brewing has the longest, and most recognized, comedy open mic and shows in the region. Experience some of the best comedians from Bend and enjoy gut-busting jokes and witty one-liners. Prepare for non-stop laughter! Hosted by Katy Ipock. Doors 7pm, starts 8pm. $15 at Bendticket.com. $20 at the Door. 21+. Strong content expected. 8-10pm.

The Domino Room Faster Pussycat From

the depths of the mid-’80s LA Glam rock scene, a bunch of attitude-driven, misguided youth brought to the surface their brand of alley cat rock. Not glam, not punk but somewhere in between, with an attitude and swagger all their own. 7-11:59pm. $22.

Downtown Bend Public Library Down-

town Bend: Know Revolutions - Pocket Vinyl Performance Come see Pocket Vinyl perform their fantastic piano and live painting show, followed by a reading from the book and discussion on how the world record tour. Elizabeth Jancewicz and Eric Stevenson are Pocket Vinyl, a duo consisting of piano slamming and live painting. 6-7pm. Free.

Eqwine Wine Bar Open Mic An open mic on the new outdoor stage and heated patio. 21 and older only. Now offering full bar menu! 7-9pm. Free.

show solo, or sing a duet with a friend. Karaoke night with Jeannie at the Hub City Bar and Grill. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

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.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Fireside Concert Series:

Miguel Hernandez The El Camino Organ Trio will share groovy tunes mixed with Latin and jazz! Led by guitarist Miguel Hernandez, the trio pays homage to the organ trios of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Doors at 5:30pm. Show starts at 6pm. 6-8pm. $10.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Karina Rykman

with Guerilla Toss Parallel 44 Presents Karina Rykman’s Joyride Tour, which features this fan-favorite emerging female-fronted psychedelic pop act, in Bend for their very first time. All ages welcome. 8-11:30pm. $17-$20.

3 Friday The Ale Apothecary Tasting Room

November First Friday! Beer Release and Live Music! This Friday, live music by local acts plus 2 new beers available on draft and in cans: “Little Star,” a collaboration with Old Standby Brewing raises money for the Bethlehem Inn and “Quirly,” a smoked farmhouse ale recently made famous at Diff’rent Smokes beer fest. 4-8pm. Free.

The Belfry Dry Canyon Stampede with Dance Lessons Fun country band based in Central Oregon. Featuring 6 vocalists capable of lead and harmony parts. Dance lessons included. 7-10pm. Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee. No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.

General Duffy’s Annex Crackin’ Up Comedy - Eric Oren Eric Oren and his comedic work have been seen on NBC, TruTV, The Onion and more! Eric’s ridiculous energy seems to be the right fit for any audience. These shows sell out quickly, please arrive early to accommodate for seating. All seating is general admission 8-9:30pm. Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free. Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

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

Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff. Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm. Free admission. Open Space Event Studios The VibeShiftas with special guest Day Day This special group brings a cutting, socially conscious vibration to music and lyrics. The groupsl material blends R ‘n’ B, soul, reggae, pop, blues, jazz, rock and even some funky hip-hop undertones. 7-10pm. $10. Open Space Event Studios The VibeShiftas with special guest Day Day The VibeShiftas bring a fresh take to the Central Oregon music scene. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. 7-10pm. RE/MAX Key Properties Heller Highwater Band Re/Max is celebrating a new location for First Friday Gallery Hop with live music from Heller Highwater Band, local art by Jen McCaffrey and fabulous cocktails starting at 5-8pm. Heller Highwater Band will have you dancing in the streets. 5-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Jackrat and more Local music showcase featuring Jackrat and more. Only $5 bones for a night of Central Oregon’s own original music! 7-8pm. $5. Silver Moon Brewing So Much House:

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

Volcanic Theatre Pub Leadbetter Band

with The Hasbens Leadbetter Band was born in 2017, featuring Eric’s original songs. From a vintage rock sound with heavy/light jam sections, to a unique contemporary eclectic melting pot of songwriting styles. 7-11:59pm. $12.

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

Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery

Laugh-ybara Comedy Show - Small Batch Comedy Festival The 3rd Annual Small Batch Comedy Festival celebrates the growing comedy scene in Bend. Craft Kitchen and Brewing has the longest, and most recognized, comedy open mic and shows in the region. Experience some of the best comedians from Bend. Prepare for non-stop laughter! 21+. 8-10pm.

CALENDAR 4 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.

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Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 6pm. Free. Chops Bistro Barringer and Baker Bob Baker on electric violin, and Mark Barringer on guitar and vocals play inspired arrangements of music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. 6-8pm. Free

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Craft Kitchen and Brewery Ball Pit Comedy Night - Small Batch Comedy Festival The 3rd Annual Small Batch Comedy Festival celebrates the growing comedy scene in Bend. Craft Kitchen and Brewing has the venue hosting longest, and most recognized, comedy open mic and shows in the region. Experience some of the best comedians from Bend. Prepare for non-stop laughter! 21+. 8-10pm. Downtown Bend Public Library Downtown Bend: Know Revolutions - David Helfand and Tanya Bunson Perform Travel to the far corners of the world on a musical journey with Celtic Harp, octave mandolin, guitar and violin. Enjoy music of passion, dreams and magical landscapes of power and myth. 3-4pm. Free.

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Chiggi Momo This will be an intimate listening room style show in the living room. Doors open at 6:30pm. Get there early to get the best seat.With bone-deep lyrics and a magnetic, haunting voice, Corinne Sharlet’s music captures the imagination like the high deserts of Central Oregon where she was raised. 7-9:30pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

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

Immersion Brewing Barrel Room Night Shift Denim at the Dance Dance, sip and mingle to a curated selection of hip-hop and underground bass music with Myer Sound provided. Featuring Driip Market vending upcycled/secondhand cloths, Sarah Sunshine tattoo offering flash tattoos, Molly Jacobs massage and multiple lounges. Bring your finest denim attire for “Denim at the Dance” theme! 9pm-1am. $12. M&J Tavern Ghost of Brian Craig An evening with

this live acoustic rock soloist while he plays his original songs mixed with a great list of covers that are authentically produced and performed. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

On Tap Live Music with Spencer Marlyn Using loop

and effects pedals, Spencer Marlyn creates a bumping sound of that of an entire band. Playing funk, reggae, bluegrass and psychedelia, his thumping beats, intricate guitar parts and genre–hopping shows are sure to grab attention. 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Andy Armer Trio will play an evening of jazz and blues. 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Alex Dunn Band and Guests A night of incredible music. 7-10pm. Velvet One Mad Man Music Spencer Snyder,

One Mad Man, loops together multiple instruments to create moody, driven backdrops accompanied by smooth vocals. Hip-hop-style drums drive funk-inspired bass followed by electrifying sounds from his keyboard and guitar. First Saturday of every month, 8-11pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Allah-Las and Sam Burton Allah-Las formed in Los Angeles in 2008 around a mutual love for records, Los Angeles history and the beach. They are all surfers and cover the city from the East Side (Mt. Washington) to way out West (Venice Beach) – and their sound reflects the geography of the city. 8-11:59pm. $20.

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

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Maragas Winery Maragas Winery - Live Music Live music inside the winery - Original creative jazz, blues, R ‘n’ B, classical and Americana-folk rock. See Details for this Sunday’s music at www.maragaswinery.com. 1-4pm. Free.

River’s Place Juju Eyeball Bend’s Beatles cover band will throw down an acoustic set. 5-7pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s

Bingo Silver Moon is partnering with the YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

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.

6 Monday The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. Hosted by the Harris Blake Band. Nancy Blake and Danny guitar Harris. 8-11:45pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s

live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Bunk and

Brew Open Mic Monday Please join on Monday evenings from 6-8pm for Open Mic Monday in the Yard at Bunk and Brew. Guaranteed 3 songs/15 minutes. Covers or originals. Minors welcome. Food and beverage on site. Sign-up at 5:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night and

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

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper

drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

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The Infamous Stringdusters have been a long-time fixture in the bluegrass music scene and will perform new songs from its latest album “Toward the Fray” on Wed., Nov. 8, 6pm at The Domino Room.

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy

Open Mic Enjoy Beertown Comedy Open Mic every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing! Sign-up starts at 6:30pm and closes at 7pm, when the show starts. They have 15, five-minute spots available. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic

Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Kate Clover Gritty,

provocative, and unapologetically camp, Kate Clover has truly outdone herself this time. Clad head-to-toe in black, our punk-rock protagonist stands center-stage in a cabaret club with a lipstick-red Supro, a leather jacket, and a look that oozes rock n’ roll. 8-11:59pm. $18.

Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night

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

7 Tuesday AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:308:30pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Story-

tellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. 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. 6pm. Free.

The Domino Room Built To Spill Built to Spill is an indie rock band from Boise, formed in 1992 by guitarist/vocalist Doug Martsch. In September 2022 they released their most recent album, through SubPop -”When the Wind Forgets Your Name." 8pm. $27.50.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free. Midtown Ballroom Built To Spill, Itchy Kitty and Prism Bitch A night of incredible music. 8pm. $27.50.

River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win money

and support a local nonprofit organization. Cards $1-$5 each. 6-8pm.

Silver Moon Brewing No Time To Loose Tour - Vocal Slick, True Justice and Deal The Fella No Time To Loose Tour - Vocal Slick, True Justice and Deal The Fella. Hip-Hop show! 7-9pm. Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games Trivia

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

MUSIC

The Spinners Timeless group, The Spinners, are one of the most iconic and durable groups in R&B history. Nov. 1, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $42 - $76 (plus $4 Historic Preservation fee). Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

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

Voices Rising Community Choir - Open Sessions B delighted by the beautiful

sound of voices coming together. All voices welcome. Songs taught by ear. Try an “open” session for Free! Web-search “Voices Rising Bend” for details. Wed, Nov. 1, 6:30-8pm. Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St., Bend. Free. Sun, Nov. 5, 3-4:30pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-728-3872‬. kira.is.singing@gmail.com. Free.

DANCE

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thursdays, 7-9pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 3 AT 7PM

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fourth year, the Climbing Film Tour showcases a unique selection of short films focused on climbing, high lining, mountaineering and other vertical adventures. From untold stories, unsung heroes and familiar favorites all for the love of climbing. The tour has something for everyone. Nov. 2, 7-8:40pm. Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Court, Sisters. Contact: 541-549-8833. inquiries@sistersmoviehouse. com. $16.

Warren Miller’s “All Time” Go deep into the stuff of which snowy dreams are made with Warren Miller’s “All Time.” Celebrate ski towns, icons and far out locations. It’s all going down this fall as we kick off our two-year party for 75 seasons on snow. Nov. 4, 4pm and 7pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. feedback@warrenmiller.com. $26.

ARTS + CRAFTS

First Friday Art Walk Local artist display and sell their artwork. Local musicians play from 6-8 pm. Wine, beer, cider, seltzer along with cocktails available for purchase. Flatbreads, nachos, charcuterie boards also available for purchase. Indoor and outdoor seating. 21 and over, pet friendly patio. First Friday of every month, 4-8pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. eqwine. wine@gmail.com. Free

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS 2024 Wild Desert Calendar Release Party Come on out to celebrate the release

of ONDA’s Wild Desert Calendar at Immersion Brewing Barrel Room! Meet photographers featured in the 2024 calendar and pick up desert tips and know-how. Calendars and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is free and open to all. Nov. 3, 5-8pm. Immersion Brewing Barrel Room, 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend. Contact: 541-330-2638. onda@onda. org. Free.

NASA/JPL Europa Clipper- Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moon A special program on

NASA/JPL Europa Clipper. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch in October 2024, but you have an opportunity to be part of the journey. Go over details of the Europa Clipper and an overview of Jupiter’s moon. Nov. 5, 7-8:30am. Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-593-1270. info@cascadeastronomy.org. Free.

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Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

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

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

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

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Notes from an Endless Tour Three thoughts with singer/songwriter Eric Leadbetter

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he Leadbetter Band is a musical group led by singer/songwriter and guitarist Eric Leadbetter. The band is known for its blend of various musical genres, including jam band improvisation, folk and gold-age rock influences. This past February, Eric Leadbetter spoke with the Source Weekly previewing the band’s 2023 album “CAKE.” Ahead of a show at Volcanic Theatre Pub with The Hasbens on Nov. 3, I caught up with the musician as the group wraps touring and learned a couple things. #1: An avid record collector, Eric Leadbetter believes in “the Vinyl Renaissance.” With instant access to vast libraries of music on smartphones and computers, the need for physical media has dwindled. Rather than disappear completely, physical record collections have become a statement of one's appreciation for music with limited edition releases, colored vinyl and special packaging vinyl has aged in the same strain as vintage fashion. “I’m a record collector myself; I mean, it's like pulling a book off the shelf at the library or something,” Leadbetter mused. “There’s a nostalgia to it and a sound nostalgia for certain, there’s a vinyl renaissance kind of going on right now,” he continued. Leadbetter Band has released three albums since 2020, all available on streaming platforms and on vinyl. #2: Leadbetter and the rest of the band’s chemistry comes from an aggressive approach to touring and studio play. “Summer really flew by,” Leadbetter said. The band has been on tour in support of its latest LP “CAKE,” also

available on vinyl, since early summer playing pubs, amphitheaters and every venue in between, even having visited a haunted hotel in La Grande, Oregon. “Music has always been a community in itself, and I love checking in with other communities, playing new towns we’ve never been to and making new connections,” said Leadbetter, “...we play four or five shows a week – the only hard part is sitting in the car for so long,” he laughed. Though the tour has been rewarding, Leadbetter has been struck with a case of sudden homesickness. “It's always good to come back home and perform when we're tight and playing well and gelling as a group,” Leadbetter remarked, “we’re feeding off each other in a really healthy and supportive way.” #3: Leadbetter maintains that music is best when artists get out of the way and let the songs come to life. From going on hikes to maybe even tempting spirits in haunted hotels, the band lives for moments where boundaries are pushed. “I always crave adventure, and want to be in a headspace where I'm pushed out of my comfort zone. I feel I write the best,” Leadbetter said. “I like to see a song evolve, a song takes on a distinct new spirit, it has a character and personality. Our work is to kind of find that personality and capture it in the studio.” Leadbetter Band and The Hasbens Froi, Nov. 3, 8pm Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend Tixr.com $12

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Minneapolis trio, The Last Revel, will play fabulous tunes that blend the genres of folk, rock and old-time strings on Sun., Nov. 12, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

THEATER

Little Shop of Horrors Come and see the

Greenhouse Cabaret’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”The delightful story come to life at this amazing plant shop! Thursdays-Sundays, 7:30pm. Through Nov. 11. The Greenhouse Cabaret, 1017 NE 2nd St., Bend. $40.

Oral Storytelling with William Kennedy Hornyak Storyteller William Kennedy Hornyak will weave ghostly Irish legends and harrowing Greek myths with poems and songs in celebration of the Celtic New Year of Samhain (Halloween) and Dia de Los Metros ( The Day of the Dead.) Adult audiences advised. Nov. 5, 5pm. The Barrel Room at Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way ste #185, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7821. $15.

WORDS

Native American Heritage Month

Celebrating Native American Talent. Members of the Confederate Tribes of Warm Springs: Elizabeth Woody, 2016-18 First Native American Poet Laureate of Oregon. Blue Flamez, Award winning Native American Hip-Hop/Rap artist. James Greeley, Grammy award-winning Native American flutist and Gilbert Brown, Native American Comedian. Sat, Nov. 4, 6-7pm, Tue, Nov. 7, 1-3pm. COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-318-3782. jrector@cocc.edu.

OSU-Cascades Hosts MFA Student Readings Students will read from works they have produced or refined during the graduate program. Public readings are an important part of the student experience in the MFA program. Nov. 4, 6-7pm. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-640-2186. events@osucascades.edu. Free.

ETC.

Herbal Medicine Making Series with Dr. Ashley During these fun, hands-on work-

shops, you will learn all about herbal applications, when and why to use them, and will also make product in class with instruction from Dr. Ashley. Sat, Nov. 4, 11:30am-1pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street #150, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $55.

OUTDOOR EVENTS 24th Annual Turkey Trot 5k and Toddler Trot The 24th Annual Turkey Trot 5k Run/

Walk occurs around COCC’s Bend Campus along the sidewalks, and includes a free T-shirt, lunch and prizes. All proceeds go to the COCC Foundation for student scholarships and fiscal support for college programs. . Nov. 4, 9:30-11:30am. COCC Bend Campus, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7763. rseaton3@cocc. edu. $15-$20.

Bend Snow and Avalanche Workshop Get snow season ready with

speakers from around the country touching on topics from risk and decision making, to traveling safely through the backcountry, to snow science and human factors. Presentations will benefit all experience levels and attendees will gain new tools and knowledge beneficial to safe backcountry travel. Nov. 4, 8am-3pm. COCC Campus Center - Wille Hall, 2600 College Way, Bend. Contact: 503-896-9818. info@coavalanche.org. $45.

VOLUNTEER

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

GROUPS + MEETUPS

All Out for Palestine! Show up for Pales-

tine! Bring your signs and wear black! Peacefully protest against the genocide of innocent Palestinian civilians. Demand that the U.S. orders a ceasefire and immediate humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. Racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism or any form of hate are not welcome. Saturdays, Noon-2pm. Peace Corner, Corner of NW Greenwood Avenue and NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-329-7454. centraloregon. hrag@gmail.com.

Mountain Muskrats Monthly Meeting

Your unexpected Central Oregon dive experience begins here. The Mountain Muskrats is an independent dive club set on exploring Central Oregon’s waterways. Join the club! First Saturday of every month, 5:30pm. The Den Dive Shop, 56881 Enterprise Drive, Sunriver. Contact: 541-600-9355. thedendiveshop@hotmail.com. $100 annual club fee.

FUNDRAISING

Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity Celebration Get ready to eat a delicious farm

to fork dinner, enjoy complimentary bottles of wine, win big at the auction, hear from Habitat Homeowners and dance the night away in a beautiful location! You’ll also be granted a sneak peak into what’s coming next from our new CEO, Carly Colgan. Nov. 2, 5-9:30pm. Tetherow Resort Event Pavilion, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-280-2256. dcotroneo@brhabitat. org. $125.

Bend Kids Clothing Exchange Join every first Saturday of the month! Bring your outgrown clothes and shop for “new” (secondhand) clothes up to size 5T. Return monthly to exchange for new sizes/styles! Clothing donations not necessary to attend; everyone is welcome to come and shop. One bag per family limit. First Saturday of every month, 10am-Noon. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Free. Fort Building Playgroup Join for some PVC pipe fort building fun! This playgroup is ideal for ages 3-5 but open to kiddos on either end of that age range. Low-key community building and high-key fun. Nov. 3, 3:30-4:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: adventuresinyogapants@ gmail.com. $7-$10.

FOOD + DRINK

Analemma Winery and Jackson’s Corner Wine Dinner Indulge in a unique

dining experience featuring the perfect pairing of exquisite wines from Analemma Winery and delectable dishes from Jackson’s Corner. Mingle with the winemaker and co-founder of Analemma Wines, Steven Thompson, and taste dishes curated by our team of Chefs. Ticket price includes full service + gratuity Nov. 2, 6:30-9pm. Jackson’s Corner Westside, 845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-647-2198. jacksonscornerbend@ gmail.com. $129.80.

BEER + DRINK

First Friday Oysters and Wine It’s fall and Blue Pool oysters are back! The crisp, bright flavors are a must have. Oysters and a special list of perfectly-paired wines as well as charcuterie plates, caviar, line-caught tuna and more! Price varies. Nov. 3, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Fall 5K Turkey Tune-Up! Solidify your 5K distance before Thanksgiving races! Over 4 weekly meetings, you’ll gain strength and stamina. Nov. 1, 6pm. Downtown, between Wall & Bond Streets., Bend. Contact: 503-481-0595. michelle@ceilingunlimitedhealthcoaching.com. $100. Women’s Embodiment Circle These circles offer nourishing practices to melt away tension, move, nourish and deeply replenish. Recharge and come home to your body in a safe and sacred, women-only space. Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Dec. 28. Tula Movement Arts, 2797 NW Clearwater Drive Suite 500, Bend. Contact: 808-482-4212. meghan@ambamethod. com. $10-$22.

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Fall Makers Market A fabulous Makers Market at Austin Mercantile! Featuring 13 amazing local artisans - jewelry, photography, ceramics, children’s clothing and toys, holiday linens and cards, cookies, watercolor paintings, Wildflower fashion truck, in store discounts and weather permitting live music with the Rockchucks! Nov. 4, 1-7pm. Austin Mercantile, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 190, Bend. Contact: 541-797-0037. kateaustinmerc@gmail.com. Free.

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Local Chai Maker Begins Public Sales

local chai brand that began to make its debut at events this spring is now available for sale at two local businesses. Kavi’s Chai, created by Bend local Kavi ChokKavi Chokshi shi, held a kickoff event over the Oct. 29 weekend at both Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe and Turtle Island Coffee, both in downtown Bend. Chokshi started the enterprise to introduce people to a version of chai tea — made with grated ginger, ground cardamom, chai masala spice mix, then mixed with black tea, brown sugar and milk — that is a bit less sweet than the other brands he’s tried outside of his native India. Find more information at kavischai.com.

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Downtown Bend eatery debuts a place for sundries, snacks and sips and possibly the world, you can sometimes find them with, say, chocolate dipping sauce, or praline sauce or served savory with crawfish étouffée or shrimp rémoulade. My favorite savory one at Beignet Fest was stuffed with Caribbean jerk chicken and my favorite sweet one was topped with warm pear compote, melted brie and fresh thyme. But the Capellinos don’t want to simply make Louisiana-style beignets. They dreamt up Oregon-style beignets. Explained Capellino, “With any type of fusion you really want to tie two things together to make something new, fun and tasty. Our beignets are true to NOLA at the core. But Oregon is where we call home and are raising our family. Oregon has so many great flavors to provide and we wanted to incorporate that into our menu.” Thus far, flavors include Juniper, desert sage, hazelnut and marionberry. The first two are made with those high desert herbs blended into powdered sugar, while the other pair are made into syrups for drizzling. IMHO, I think Juniper works best, but truly enjoy them all. “We wanted people that have been to NOLA and had

beignets there feel that nostalgia, but also taste a little bit of Oregon too… We tell customers they are NOLA-inspired with an Oregon twist.” Bend Yay has popped up at farmers markets and special events. “Our goal is to have a permanent home with a food truck,” said Capellino. “We have had so much fun doing these events so we plan on continuing them even when we find a permanent spot.” As for what else Bend Yay has up its sleeve, Capellino notes, “We have two new powdered sugar flavors that we will be rolling out at our next event, Redmond Holiday Village Market, in November. They are very Oregon-inspired and we hope they are a big hit.” As for me, I just hope that doesn’t mean Coho (salmon) sugar and I do hope it means cohumulone (hop) sugar. Bend Yay

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owntown Bend has a new place for grab-and-go convenience items. Bodega, adjacent to the newly revamped Bar Rio along Wall Street, offers a host of items not readily available in the downtown area, including toiletries and Courtesy Bodega sundries, as well as a complement of local beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Bodega also offers grab-andgo breakfast and lunch items from both Bar Rio and Shimshon — the company’s Israeli street food brand — including Barrio breakfast burritos and enchiladas, Shimson chicken shawarma wraps, salads, soups and 5th Street Bagels. Bodega is open from 9am to 8pm Monday through Wednesday, and 9am to 9pm Thursday through Sunday. Find Bodega on Instagram at @bodegamarketbend, and at 915 NW Wall Street in downtown Bend.

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have interviewed hundreds of brewers, dozens of whom told me that they got their start when someone bought them a Mr. Beer homebrew kit. I’ve interviewed scores of doughnut bakers, yet Erick and Kate Capellino, the husband-and-wife team behind the new Bend Yay, are the first to tell me they got their start “when one of our best friends gifted us a couple boxes of the Café du Monde mix.” The Capellinos first learned about beignets from the 2014 film, “Chef,” in which Jon Favreau’s character takes his son to Café du Monde in New Orleans on a cross-country foodie foray. In short, any trip to The Big Easy mandates a visit to the famous café for its famed beignets. A beignet, in case you’re not in the glutenous, gluttonous know, is what they used to call French Market doughnuts. They’re not terribly complex: start with rolling pâte à choux (pastry dough) over a large baking sheet, cut it into squares, fry ‘em up so they look and feel like miniature pillows, then blanket them enough powdered sugar to look like the peak of Bachelor in February. (Well, that’s the Café du Monde way; its largest competitor, Morning Call, serves its beignets nude with shakers of powdered and granulated sugar at each table. And not to throw Monkless Brasserie under the bus, but the beignets served there are gourmet doughnut holes.) New Orleans is, of course, a melting pot (or a gumbo pot) of cultures, but its Acadian influence remains strong thanks to having been under French rule for most of the 18th Century. Laisses les bons temps rouler. So, after the Capellinos moved from Portland to Bend in 2020, and after they fell in love with beignets, “We were sitting around the table with friends talking about food that Bend was missing,” said Erick Capellino. “There aren’t a ton of sweets here and nothing quite like a beignet. We started thinking about names for the business when Kate yelled out, ‘BEND-YAY, get it?’ We kept saying Bend-Yay over and over that night.” Now, I happen to have just traveled to NOLA for the primary purpose of attending Beignet Fest. Imagine a food festival in an area the size of Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Now imagine a sell-out crowd. Yeah, there was live music (because it’s New Orleans!) but the headliners, the beignets, really are that popular. While they’re mostly adorned only with powdered sugar, being the best food town in America

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character is an afterthought, a footnote, in what amounts to his own story. Mollie Kyle is the emotional center of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” not Burkhart and not King Hale (whose portrayal seems to have gifted De Niro with an alertness we haven’t seen in some time). Burkhart and King’s entire motivation is greed, plain and simple, without much nuance, so why spend over three hours with them as central characters when Mollie Kyle and the Osage people have the truly important story worth telling? Don’t get me wrong, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is a towering achievement from Scorsese, his absolutely brilliant editor Thelma Schoonmaker, the sumptuous costuming by and composer (the late, great) Robbie Robertson. But it also feels like a missed opportunity to tell the story of the Osage killings from more of an Osage perspective. I don’t feel right judging a film by

what I wanted it to be instead of what it actually is, so I can’t really say a different version of this movie would have been better or worse, but after two viewings in a week theatrically, I can say that I truly don’t understand why Burkhart is the central focus of the story. The obvious answer is “Because DiCaprio wanted to play Ernest,” but that’s not good enough. The representation, authenticity and respect shown to the Osage nation seems careful and considered, but the wolves still take center stage. “Can you find the wolves in this picture?” Of course you can. They’re everywhere. Killers of the Flower Moon

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here’s a moment early on in Martin Scorsese’s new film “Killers of the Flower Moon” where Leonardo DiCaprio’s dumb, lazy and mean Ernest Burkhart is given a book on the Osage people by his uncle, the rich and powerful cattle rancher William King Hale (Robert De Niro). Newly arrived to Osage territory from a failed stint in WWI, Burkhart is given the book by King so that Burkhart may familiarize himself with the nation he is living amongst, while also readying himself for the complete horrors he will inflict on their people. He immediately flips to a drawing with the caption, “Can you find the wolves in this picture?” In one scene, in one moment, Scorsese tells you exactly what the film is about. The wolves are everywhere, Ernest, and you’re one of them. “Killers of the Flower Moon,” based on the non-fiction powerhouse of a novel by David Grann, tells the story of the Osage murders in Oklahoma in the early 1920s when the Osage nation found massive oil deposits beneath their land and became the richest people per capita in the world. Because America, the white folk then came in and figured out ways to not only parasitically live off of that money, but murder the Osage one at a time to steal their inheritance and wealth. There’s no need to search too hard for the wolves in this picture because they’re all hiding in plain sight. Just shine a light into the darkness and watch them bare their teeth. At over 200 minutes long, Scorsese systematically breaks down what these evil men did and how they did it, while stoking such

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oaching of wildlife is a serious crime in Oregon and around the country. This summer, a 28-year-old poacher from Pendleton pleaded guilty to 22 charges including killing several deer and elk, leaving animals to waste and trespassing. He was sentenced to pay $75,000 in fines, forfeit weapons and meat, and spend the next three, twoweek-long elk seasons in jail. “Elk season is now jail season,” said Jay Hall, an Oregon Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General and Wildlife Anti-Poaching Resources Prosecutor who prosecuted the case on behalf of the Umatilla County District Attorney’s office. The illegal taking or wasting of animals impacts hunters, anglers, wildlife viewers, photographers and the public. Protect Oregon’s Wildlife has launched a new campaign this year targeting this issue. “The goal of Protect Oregon’s Wildlife is to enlist the help of citizens to report poaching of animals, birds and wildlife and the illegal taking of fish and marine mammals,” said Yvonne Shaw, Protect Oregon’s Wildlife – Turn in Poachers campaign coordinator. “With this mission in mind, we aim to educate individuals to identify signs of poaching and report while they are enjoying Oregon’s wildlife. We will do that through a combination of news releases to inform on poaching cases; community presentations; awareness events and more.” During the 2019 legislative session, legislators passed bipartisan legislation to increase penalties for poaching; create an education and awareness campaign; fund four additional troopers and one additional Sergeant with OSP F&W Division; and support a special prosecutor to work with jurisdictions across the state. “COVID lockdowns stopped the campaign process, but the other factors of the campaign have already been implemented,” said Shaw. The organization created a new website with updated information and news releases with materials for organizations and individuals to share information about poaching in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon State Patrol Fish & Wildlife and the DOJ work in harmony to solve and prosecute poaching crimes. Each organization has a unique mission associated with the protection of wildlife in the state and includes a threepronged approach relying on increased reporting, enforcement and prosecution. Other important partners include the Oregon Hunter’s Association, Oregon State Marine Board, Oregon

Wildlife Coalition, Oregon Outdoor Guides Association and the Oregon Wildlife Foundation, which supports K-9 officers. “OHA is a great partner. They started the TIP reward fund with Oregon State Police and it has grown exponentially,” said Shaw. “Now, a TIP on a deer or elk that results in an arrest or citation can give the reporting party $1,000 or four hunter preference points.” OHA and OSP have collaborated on the TIP program since 1986, and with the new campaign, corporate sponsors are encouraged to join and show their support, as well. In a recent five-year span, the TIP program has paid out more than $100,000. “Hunters take poaching personally,” said Tyler Dungannon, OHA’s conservation coordinator. “Hunters, by definition, are conservationists, whereas poachers are thieves that steal valuable resources. Hunters harvest animals within the confines of scientifically sound wildlife management, but poachers illegally cut in line, and as you can imagine, hunters despise their actions.” Besides the illegal taking of wildlife, poaching includes habitat destruction. Dungannon also stressed that people educate themselves on the differences between legal hunting and poaching. “Hunting regulations can be complex, but knowing when seasons for specific animals are open and when they are closed in a given area can improve one’s ability to spot poaching activity,” said Dungannon. The Turn-In-Poachers program relies upon citizen involvement to deter poaching of wildlife in Oregon. The anonymous TIPs may result in cash rewards or ODFW preference points for hunting permits. Tips can be called into the TIP Hotline (1-800-452-7888) or OSP (*677) from a mobile phone, emailed or sent through the website’s form. Information to report includes: description of the suspected activity; date, time and location; vehicle and person description; names (if known); and the type of wildlife. Do not accost the poachers but submit the information in a timely fashion. “If hunters are not acting legally, they are not hunters – they are poachers,” said Dungannon. Plain and simple.

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Drug Administration, recommended that the DEA (which is part of the Justice Department, overseen by the Attorney General) move Cannabis to Schedule 3. While not the optimal recommendation, a Schedule 3 listing would have benefits for many groups. Those in the cannabis industry would most likely see a change in the exclusively punishing 280-E tax code, which prohibits any cannabis business from taking tax deductions or credits, effectively making their federal tax rate 40 to 80%, versus a standard corporate tax rate of 21%. Consumers could see lower prices as the tax code changes would allow greater profits for the industry. Medical research would potentially benefit from easier access, a win for everyone. But Schedule 3 has shortcomings and potential changes which could have a major negative impact. Financial services for cannabis would likely remain next to nonexistent. Banking, loans, etc., would still be unavailable. Dispensaries would still be illegal under federal law. Whaaaaat? 100%, because “the FDA would need to approve cannabis-based medicines, which would need to be prescribed by a health care practitioner and dispensed by a registered pharmacist/practitioner.” That’s not great, because… It’s a long, absurdly expensive process to gain FDA approval, which costs more than the vast majority of cannabis businesses could afford, much less navigate. You know who has the money, time and expertise to get approval? Big Pharma. Valuable new cannabis products and therapies await fast-lane development with their resources, but end user costs and patents won’t benefit anyone but their shareholders. The Drug Policy Alliance issued a statement reminding us that state cannabis programs will “remain federally illegal, meaning patients, consumers and workers would remain subject to federal arrest; noncitizens would remain subject to deportation simply for possessing marijuana or working in the industry. It also means that federal benefits, such as housing and nutritional assistance, will still be denied to certain people with previous marijuana convictions.” As far as when this will happen, MJ BizDaily writes that experts told them, “the initial proposed rule could be issued by the end of the year and the process finalized by next spring.” But that’s a best-case scenario, and could take far longer. Stay tuned.

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stories almost as much as we need to breathe, eat, sleep, and move. It’s impossible to live without them. The best stories nourish our souls, stimulate our imagination, and make life exciting. That’s not to say that all stories are healthy for us. We sometimes cling to narratives that make us miserable and sap our energy. I think we have a sacred duty to de-emphasize and even jettison those stories—even as we honor and relish the rich stories that empower and inspire us. I bring these thoughts to your attention, Capricorn, because you’re in a phase of your cycle when you will especially thrive by disposing of the bad old stories and celebrating the good ones.

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wrong, but I don’t think so: You are smarter and wiser than you realize about the pressing issues that are now vying for your attention. You know more than you know you know. I suspect this will soon become apparent, as streams of fresh insights rise up from the depths of your psyche and guide your conscious awareness toward clarity. It’s OK to squeal with glee every time a healing intuition shows up. You have earned this welcome phase of lucid certainty.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In Indigenous cultures throughout history, shamans have claimed they have the power to converse with and even temporarily become hawks, coyotes, snakes, and other creatures. Why do they do that? It’s a long story, but one answer is that they believe animals have intelligences that are different from what humans have. The shamans aspire to learn from those alternate ways of seeing and comprehending the world. Many of us who live in Western culture dismiss this venerable practice, although I’ve known animal lovers who sympathize with it. If you are game for a fun experiment, Pisces, I invite you to try your own version. Choose an animal to learn from. Study and commune with it. Ask it to reveal intuitions that surprise and enrich you. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your victo-

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ries-in-progress are subtle. They may not be totally visible to you yet. Let me describe them so you can feel properly confident about what you are in the process of accomplishing. 1. A sustained surge of hard-earned personal growth is rendering one of your problems mostly irrelevant. 2. You have been redefining what rewards are meaningful to you, and that’s motivating you to infuse your ambitions with more soulfulness. 3. You are losing interest in a manipulative game that doesn’t serve you as well as it should. 4. You are cultivating more appreciation for fascinating and useful problems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus physicist

Richard Feynman was a smart and accomplished person who won a Nobel Prize. He articulated a perspective that will be healthy for you to experiment with in the coming weeks. He said, "I can live with doubt and uncertainty and not knowing. I think it’s much more interesting not knowing than to have answers which might be wrong. I have approximate answers and possible beliefs and different degrees of certainty about different things, but I’m not absolutely sure of anything, and there are many things I don’t know anything about." Give Feynman’s approach a try, dear Taurus. Now is an excellent time to explore the perks of questioning everything. I bet you'll be pleased with how free and easy it makes you feel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To earn money, I have worked as a janitor, dishwasher, olive picker, ditch-digger, newspaper deliverer, and 23 other jobs involving hard labor. In addition, I have done eight artistic jobs better suited to my sensitive temperament and creative talents. Am I regretful or resentful about the thousands of hours I toiled at tasks I didn't enjoy? A little. But mostly I'm thankful for them. They taught me how to interact harmoniously with a wide array of people. They helped forge my robust social conscience. And they motivated me to eventually figure out how to get jobs I really loved. Now I invite you to take an inventory of your own work life, Gemini. It's an excellent time to evaluate where you've been and where you want to go in the future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There are so many

kinds of sweetness. Zesty spicy sweetness. Tender balmy fragrant sweetness. Sour or bitter sweetness. Musky piquant sweetness. Luscious succulent sweetness. One of my favorite types of sweetness is described by Cancerian poet Stephen Dunn. He wrote, "Often a sweetness comes as if on loan, stays just long enough to make sense of what it means to be alive, then returns to its dark source. As for me, I don’t care where it’s been, or what bitter road it’s traveled to come so far, to taste so good." My analysis of the astrological omens suggests to me that you are about to commune with at least three of these sweetnesses, Cancerian. Maybe most of them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Author Dan Savage advocates regular indulgence in sloth. He notes that few of us can "get through 24 hours without a little downtime. Human beings need to stare off into space, look out the window, daydream, and spend time every day being indolent and useless." I concur, and I hope you will indulge in more downtime than usual during the coming weeks. For the sake of your long-term mental and physical health, you need to relax extra deep and strong now—to recharge your battery with delicious and delightful abandon. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): According to my

deep and thorough analysis of your astrological rhythms, your mouth will soon be a wonder of nature. The words emerging from your lips will be extra colorful, precise, and persuasive. Your taste buds will have an enhanced vividness as they commune with the joys of food and drink. And I suspect your tongue and lips will exult in an upgrade of aptitude and pleasure while plying the arts of sex and intimate love. Congratulations, Mouthy Maestro!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In addition to being a masterful composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) played the piano, violin, harp, bassoon, clarinet, horn, flute, oboe, and trumpet. His experience led him to believe that musicians best express their skills when they play fast. It’s more challenging to be excellent when playing slowly, he thought. But I will invite you to adopt the reverse attitude and approach in the coming weeks, Libra. According to my astrological analysis, you will be most successful if you work gradually and incrementally, with careful diligence and measured craftiness.

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AWAKENING YOUR INNER HERO A COLUMN TO HELP LOCALS LIVE A KINDER AND MORE COURAGEOUS LIFE By Burt Gershater

fter reading the title, most of you elders out there will instinctively say these words to yourself: “Who wrote the Book of Love?” Why? Many of you juniors reading this may be wondering. Because those are the very next words to the popular song sung by the Monotones in 1958. Everyone knew it, sung it and still can sing it today. “Who Wrote the Book of Love” is locked into our brains, hearts and our souls, forever. I wonder, wonder, who….who-oo-ooh Who wrote the Book of Love? As a side-note, but actually not remotely a side-note, 1958 was very possibly the most important year of my young life. I was 12 years old and had just entered seventh grade at Pleasantville Junior High School. That’s right, Pleasant-ville, really. But what made this year and entering seventh grade so important, memorable and filled with wonder? Very simply, it was our new English and Social Studies teacher, Mr. Stanley Ashe. As far as we were concerned, although most of us weren’t mature enough to articulate it, Mr. Ashe wrote the Book of Love. Each of us had already had roughly seven teachers prior to Mr. Ashe. Kindergarten through sixth grade. The majority of them were caring, thoughtful and dedicated. I had very few complaints and appreciated every one of them. The Soviet Union had launched the first satellite, Sputnik, the previous year and the Cold War was heating up. Our American schools were doing their best to identify brain power so we could train potential scientific leaders. The Western world was scared. President Eisenhower spoke to the nation: “We need scientists in the 10 years ahead. Scrutinize your school's curriculum and standards. Then decide for yourselves whether they meet the stern demands of the era we are entering." My fellow students and I, in Mr. Ashe’s two classes, were the academically average group, based upon our elementary school grades and standardized test scores. The burden of national security was not being placed directly on our shoulders, but fear still filled the air. Mr. Ashe loved us. All of us. How do I know that? You didn’t have to have a high IQ to see the look on students’ faces as we skipped through the hallway to his class. Upon arrival, we weren’t just trying our best to listen and remember what he was saying so we could pass the next quiz. Not

even close. We were in never-before-experienced classroom heaven! Mr. Ashe (we call him Stan now) actually asked questions requiring us to think, even to ponder. Not simply fill-in-the-blank kinds of questions. He actually wondered what we were thinking about. He was curious. He was a non-stop wonderer. His wondering about us told us everything — he cared. He knew I was a pretty good basketball player, so he would take me into the gym after school and teach me dribbling, passing and shooting drills that improved my game. Would I have gone on to play college basketball without Stan caring about me? And he never punished anyone. If someone was a little out of line, which rarely ever happened, he would be curious about why that was going on. He wondered. He never once took it personally. He never played tough guy. When I clearly plagiarized one of my English papers, he made it clear to me that he knew, by reading it to the entire class, but never even once did he say anything to me or the class. I got his message. To this day, I have his message. No guilt. No shame. Only Stan’s love and caring. The more we wonder rather than judge, the more we connect, the better our world becomes. We need more bridges. And there is a place for walls. Blessedly, there is even another level of wonder. Not just curiosity and interest, but the wonder of wonders. True wonder. Breathtaking wonder. Awestruck wonder. Way, way beyond appreciation wonder. Allowing ourselves to be stunned. Teary-eyed wonder. No words wonder. Last Monday and for nearly a year now, I have been Zooming with Stan and fellow-student and dear friend, Anne Valentine. Don’t ask me how this miracle started. None of us can remember. But we are all in deep awe and wonder that this is actually happening. Recently Stan turned 90 and he still participates in at least two book clubs and other esoteric academic classes. He’s a born wonderer. Wonder works. Awe does, too. Bless you, Stan. Wonder on, my friends! - Burt Gershater is a counselor, leadership trainer, speaker and writer. He can be reached at info@burtgershater.com / www.burtgershater.com

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Fall Mailbag: Timing the sell, addressing housing shortages at the government level and more real estate prices, and interest rates are not inversely related. I will end this simply: If you have the financial capacity to purchase a home that you like, it is worth having a conversation with trusted professionals. If now is not the best time for you, or you don’t think it is the best time, you are right! Q: How will the governor’s plan to address our housing shortage work? A: For those who may be unfamiliar with the governor’s plan, on her first day in office Gov. Tina Kotek signed Executive Order 23-04, which set a housing production goal of 36,000 homes per year and established the Housing Production Advisory Council, a collection of experts charged with developing a set of construction goals. This goal of 36,000 “housing units at all levels of affordability across the state represents an 80% increase over current construction trends,” according to the state’s website. I don’t want to speculate about how this will exactly work, as the council is still working through a number of considerations currently, but on Nov. 3 and 17, the housing production council will host a virtual webinar for those wanting more information or to get involved. Q: When will the city of Bend outlaw short-term rentals and AirBnB? A: I am unaware of any such plans currently. I would highly doubt that would happen, as Bend is largely still a tourism-based economy. Recently, the City further restricted STRs in residentially zoned areas, moving from a 250foot to 500-foot buffer requirement between permitted STR units. Thanks to everyone who reached out with a question, feel free to email me at jkeane29@gmail.com!

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Q: Why do real estate agents and lenders always seem to think now is a good time to buy or sell? A: I have gotten several similar questions around this topic, and ask a question back (sorry): When was a good time to buy? I ask, because it seems obvious when asked this way, and is like the question of when is the best time to plant a shade tree? Ten years ago. Looking back to 2013 things were kind of scary, the economy was still struggling, coming out of a massive recession, jobs were still somewhat hard to come by, rates were pretty good, but appeared to be heading up and people able to qualify for mortgages were much, much lower with tightened lending standards. I tried to touch on this topic a bit in my last article, but the reality is the real estate market is complex and there are many pieces to consider when talking about “the market” in general. I don’t have a crystal ball, nor am I able to accurately forecast the national or global economy. To be honest, I was very concerned for all my clients who bought late in 2019, or early 2020 as COVID started showing up. I was wrong; the market did the opposite of what I would have predicted. If you’re of the type who thinks that the increased interest rates we have seen over the last 18 months will eventually lead to a housing market collapse, then I would not recommend purchasing a home now (got lots of emails around the inevitable collapse of the market). Count me among those who doubt we will have another massive housing recession like 2008 with prices falling drastically (>25%) in the short term. Could that change? Sure. Just like interest rates could continue to climb over the next few years, and prices could continue to grow. Remember,

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