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These days there’s plenty of talk about the effects of Measure 110 —Oregon’s drug decriminalization and treatment measure — but in Julianna LaFollette’s Feature story, we back up a bit and take a look at some newly released data about how prescription pills played a role in where the nation’s drug crisis is today. (But in case you’re hoping for an update, that Feature also has an update on the movement to address Measure 110, and how one local House rep is leading the charge). In our food news, we share the story of a local chef who’s returning to the area to revamp the Walt Reilly’s building.

In News, we chat with a local psilocybin facilitator who opted to go “off book” with her services, and shares why. In Sound, Armando Borrego gets a chance to chat with singer Macy Gray. And in Opinion, we weigh in on ODOT’s announcement that the agency will have to cut back on winter maintenance this year. All that and so much more inside this edition!

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ake to social media to get your news and winter maintenance. Some of that and you’re sure to find any number plowing might be for voluntary ski trafof inane or oddball views of any sit- fic, but clear winter roads do help keep uation in Central Oregon. This week, everyone safe throughout a long season. after the Oregon Department of TransOne idea that’s been floated – and portation announced that it would one Bend seems to be picking up on – operate on a reduced snow-plow- is a flat fee for residents of a particuing schedule this winter due to bud- lar area, covering the costs that might get shortfalls, the internet erupted in otherwise be covered by gas taxes. a cacophony of misguided ire. This is This, of course, raises several concerns: a safety issue, to be sure, but the reac- One, that locals who drive gas vehicles tions were fairly out of place. will pay twice – once at the pump and Some blamed the City of Bend for twice with the fee. And two, it doesn’t the atrocity of being told that the road account for the many tourists who to Mt. Bachelor would be seeing less use the roads, bringing RVs and boats service this year. and other large vehicles to town. Sure, How should a City, that doesn’t claim those same people might be paying Mt. Bachelor within its borders, be their own local fees to cover their own responsible for addressing the very real local roads, but as we’ve pointed out in problem — high on Maslow’s hierarchy earlier opinions, not every town is conof needs – of having to deal with snow sistently ranked “Best Place to Visit” or while going up to ski or ride in said snow? “Best Resort Destination,” as Bend is.

Others lit into the City of Bend, thinkSo that’s the rub. Both ODOT and ing it atrocious that the City would even the City of Bend have figured that the float the notion of a new $15-monthly funding mechanisms that have paid for transportation fee while also neglecting maintenance in the past are not workthe poor skiers who would have to invest ing anymore. In one instance, with in snow tires, on top of all the expensive ODOT, it means a kind of temporary ski gear they’d purchased. pain in less-managed roads. With Bend, What seemed to be missing in the it means an ongoing type of pain in discussion on at least one social media higher fees for City services. thread, of course, is that ODOT is the As ODOT’s recent press release agency tasked with plowing state roads reads: “Options may include expanding all over the state, not the City of Bend ODOT’s pay-per-mile, or Road Usage nor any other city.

Charge (RUC) program. Revenue could And perhaps more telling, few also also be raised through registration or seemed to have picked up on the fact other vehicle fees, or the gap could be (very clearly included in the press filled with funding from non-transporrelease, and in the reporting on the tation sources. And while the gas tax issue), that ODOT is seeing declining won’t last forever, increasing or indexrevenues because it continues to use ing it for inflation would help cover the an outdated funding mechanism to pay cost of maintaining the system.” for the plows: gas taxes. While elecWould a tax on tourists using our tric vehicles are not yet in the majori- roads help? Sure – though as of yet, ty in Oregon, they’re having enough of no grand ideas to tap the tourists have an effect to cause state agencies tasked emerged. What you can be sure of howwith transportation to see declining ever, is that any fee that is suggested to revenue. With Oregon’s leaders aiming help this problem will result in the same to see at least 90% of vehicles sold in tokind of eruptions in public opinion that Everyone deserves access healing. the state to be zero-emission by 2035, got us thinking about this in the first It may sound simple, but the secret to making acupuncture accessible this ispeople a looming place. When it comes to road mainteto more is, in problem. fact, more people. How? Shared space, shared It’s clear that ODOT and other agennance, it appears you are damned if you cost, shared healing. That’s the beauty of community acupuncture. cies have to get serious about find- do tax and damned if you don’t. ing another way to pay for plowing

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EMPTY CHAIRS AND TOWN HALLS Very pleased to hear that a Bend group hosted an empty-chair Town Hall to benefit Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer. It seems Chavez-DeRemer is notorious for refusing in-person Town Hall meeting invitations.

I don’t know if Chavez-DeRemer is just too busy to visit Central Oregon, or is afraid of the actual questions she would be asked based on her voting record.

For example, she voted yes for H.R. 4368. This Bill is of real interest to rural Central Oregon communities. Every Democrat voted against it along with 27 Republicans. So, why was that?

In a protest speech by Rep. Betty McCollum, Minnesota, in less than one week before a vote to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, the Republicans brought a slate of funding bills to the floor. McCollum said the bill doubled down on cuts to critical programs American farmers rely on.

• It slashed loans to distressed farmers and for rural electric cooperatives.

• It underfunded direct loans for water and waste removal by cutting access to loans to ensure clean drinking water.

• It cut the cash value voucher in the

Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC). I am scratching my head on this one because Chavez De-Remer advocates for forced birth because she is against a woman’s choice. So, she wants to take nutrition away from low-income mothers and their babies, too?

• H.R. 4368 also cut $1.2 billion from the vital Food for Peace Program that provides nutritious surplus food grown by America’s farmers to countries suffering extreme hunger and political turmoil.

• The bill also contained harmful and partisan policy riders meant to satisfy the most extreme right-wing members of the Republican Caucus.

Is she one of them? I don’t know.

—Dianne Crampton

RE: IN REDMOND, ACTION ON MANAGED CAMPS. IN BEND, MORE MEETINGS. OPINION, 10/12 So glad to read about actual progress being made in Redmond addressing the crisis of homelessness in C.O. As reported in the Source, a homeless service provider is close to opening a tiny home village, and is in planning stages for an RV park, both to be sited on public lands. At the same time Bend “appears to be stuck in an endless cycle of meetings that appear to be aimless and unproductive.'' The Source also notes that “Bend has its own fair share of public land” but seems to be stuck due to “hurdles of NIMBYism.”

I scour The Bulletin daily and the Source weekly for some sign that there is movement here in this direction but I see none. I watch media sources, review City Council Agendas, frequently visit homeless provider websites and keep an eye out for meeting notices aimed at informing the public about progress but information is lacking.

I believe a public forum, similar to that held in Bend in July addressing e-bike safety, is long overdue. It’s time for those of us in Bend who support creation of managed camps as part of the solution to the homelessness crisis to hear from service providers, local officials, AND perhaps most importantly, our NEIGHBORS who are in opposition to such plans.

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dedicated service to the district.

These are just some of the contract proposals developed by OSEA and BEA members. All of their proposals need to be taken seriously. Telling union members that their proposals are “not feasible,” as Superintendent Cook did, disrespects their work in bargaining and in the schools.

We urge the Bend-La Pine School Board to do everything within your power and authority to make sure that OSEA and BEA members get all that they deserve in their next contracts. We are counting on you to stand with the unions.

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The unions affiliated with the Central Oregon Labor Chapter represent several thousand workers in both the private sector and public sector, including members of Chapter #6 of the Oregon School Employees Association. While the Bend Education Association is not in the AFL-CIO, their members are our allies in the labor movement.

In the past two election cycles we have endorsed a majority of the current school board members. When asked, we have contributed money to your campaigns.

We ask each candidate who seeks our endorsement if they support working people and their unions. We expect that the candidates we support will stand with unions — including at the bargaining table — after they are elected.

The reports we have received from OSEA and the BEA indicate that the district’s bargaining with these two unions representing over 2,000 essential workers is not going well. District negotiators are moving too slowly.

While district administrators are doing the actual bargaining with the union, the school board has the ultimate power to determine the pace and direction of bargaining. You have the power to improve the lives of BEA and OSEA members who have developed comprehensive proposals that meet their needs.

Members of both unions need higher wages and affordable benefits that will allow them to live in the communities where they work.

Educators, classified employees and students all need safer schools and workplaces.

Educators need more planning time outside of the classroom and reduced workloads.

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Four new trails in the west Bend area closed on Oct. 16 to allow for restoration work in the Deschutes National Forest

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set of popular biking and hiking trails in the west Bend area will see closures as the Deschutes National Forest receives restoration work. The work occurring in areas of the forest will attempt to create healthier ecosystems and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, giving responders a better chance of containing and keeping a fire minimal.

Trail closures began on Oct. 16 for Ben’s Trail, Kent’s Trail, MTB Trail and Voodoo Trail. Existing closures are still ongoing in other areas and trails in the forest.

The projects aim to protect communities by reducing the severity of wildfires, while also preserving the forest, according to Jaimie Olle with the Deschutes National Forest. The work is happening directly adjacent to the city of Bend, as well as other areas frequented for recreation. Trail closures frequently shift with where work is occurring.

“We try to keep the largest footprints of trails open as possible while still allowing this work to be done safely,” Olle told the Source Weekly. “We ask that folks,

for their own safety and the safety of the operators, respect these closures.”

The Deschutes National Forest is one of 21 landscapes identified in the wildfire crisis strategy in need of increased funding and restoration work. The west Bend vegetation management project has been ongoing for nearly a decade.

The restoration work, which is taking place over 26,000 acres in the area directly adjacent to Bend, will help ecosystem health and will reduce hazardous fuels in the wildland urban interface. The project in place has four phases; thinning, mowing and mastication, prescribed burning and repeated restoration.

Central Oregon forests, according to Olle, have grown unnaturally dense as a result of aggressive fire suppression. Now, Olle said, the longer, hotter summers are putting more stress on the trees, leaving them susceptible to insects, disease and extreme wildfire.

The first phase, thinning, reduces the density of trees, minimizing fuels which can mitigate wildfire spread and

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encouraging the growth of remaining trees. It also creates a healthier forest, according to Olle, by providing diversity for the forest and its habitats.

Mowing and mastication also lowers fuels, making potential fires easier to contain by keeping them on the ground.

Fire is then reintroduced into the ecosystem through prescribed burning.

According to Olle, Central Oregon is a fire-dependent ecosystem, so the application of fire in a controlled manner helps maintain and restore the healthy ecosystems that depend on it.

Fee Increase for Downtown Parklets

Downtown Bend businesses with seating in street parking areas see an increase in fees

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Downtown businesses with parklets like this one on Franklin Avenue will soon be paying more.

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he City of Bend is increasing fees for businesses with outdoor seating areas on the streets, otherwise known as parklets. As of July, with approval by the City Council, the fees associated with both renewing a commercial parklet and applying for one went up significantly.

The current price to apply for a parklet is $1,000 per application. For businesses looking to renew their parklet, the fee can be $250 or $750 if the parklet has undergone major changes requiring inspection.

The prices before the increase were $205 for an application and $105 to $155 for parklet renewals. The monthly fee of $60 will not be changing, according to Lorelei Williams, the senior program manager for the City’s licensing division.

Several restaurants in downtown Bend utilize parklets, which increased during the pandemic to allow for outdoor options. “This program really was birthed through necessity during the pandemic because businesses had such severe indoor dining limitations through the COVID-19 pandemic,” Williams told the Source Weekly.

Parklets can sit adjacent to a business in on-street parking spaces, loading zones or alley spaces. There are currently 10 businesses that have parklets in downtown Bend and two in Tin Pan Alley.

Commercial parklets generally take up one or two parking spaces but can be longer depending on the size of the building. Five percent of all on-street parking spaces in downtown Bend can have parklets built onto them.

Currently, approximately 25 out of the 60 available spaces allotted for parklets downtown are being utilized by a commercial parklet, with approximately 24 out of the total 1,800 parking spaces downtown in use by a parklet. Licenses are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“When we discussed making the parklet program permanent with Council in 2021, there was an interest in looking at raising the per month fee if or when paid parking was introduced downtown,” said Ben Hemson, the economic development manager. Shifting to paid parking in the downtown district is a strategy listed in the Downtown Parking Strategic Plan, but does not appear to be imminent just yet.

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Q&A with a Guide to Underground Psychedelics Mary Sheridan attended Oregon’s psychedelic facilitator training course.

Then, she opted to work outside of it.

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Source Weekly: What services do you offer your clients?

Mary Sheridan: My business is a coaching and support business. I don't sell or supply them with the [psychedelic] substances. Since the substances, at the levels that we use, are decriminalized for personal use k in the state, my clients oc St e find those themselves and I kind of help them through the experience.

I usually work with people for anywhere from a few days to a few months, getting them ready for the experience, making sure they understand the process and that they have clear intentions and are physically and mentally ready for the psychedelic experience. Then, I sit with them and help them prepare and navigate the experience itself. I also coach people in micro dosing, finding the right dose and schedule that works for them.

SW: Why did you decided not to be licensed?

MS: I had applied for the license…because I had paid $10,000 for the training course and it seemed kind of silly to not do it. But I decided not to, ultimately, for a number of reasons. The first is I just think that the way the Oregon law is written and structured, it's got a lot of flaws.

I think it’s a really big oversight that they didn’t include any indigenous practitioners in the process of writing the law, and there aren't any on the current board. I feel like that isn’t a system that I really want to be a part of, that is so exclusionary of the people that have mostly developed and been doing this work.

Also, I work with MDMA and psilocybin, mostly, but also a couple other substances, and I feel like there's a lot of value in all of them. To be licensed, I would be restricted to just working with psilocybin and I'm not ready to give up the other practices at the moment.

The model of a licensed service center makes it so that you can't be a sole practitioner. It doesn't work out to be able to do it on your own without charging exorbitant prices that make it so the people that need the services probably cannot afford them. It makes it kind of an elite service, which is not the kind of practice I want to have.

SW: How do people obtain the psychedelics?

MS: If somebody doesn't have a trusted source, I can definitely offer some referrals for people that I know have safe and effective products. I don't get involved in that process; I just will connect them to somebody that can help them. With psilocybin, it's pretty straightforward. There are many places to acquire psilocybin mushrooms here in town or mail order.

There's so many and it's a very generally safe product, but when it comes to MDMA, I’m a lot more cautious with what people bring in and I help people learn how to test it. I always make sure that even if it's from a source that I know and trust, we test it together, and I feel comfortable that they know how to do that in the future.

SW: What are the benefits of using psilocybin mushrooms or MDMA? MS: There is a lot of research coming out about the effectiveness of these substances in treating a wide range of mental and physical health ailments, everything from PTSD and autoimmune diseases, migraines, depression and so forth. I have seen it profoundly change people's lives.

It can relieve a lot of the pain and existential dread that we're all dealing with. It can help people get above water enough to really make the changes that they need to make to find happiness. If you can open up your mind to new ways of thinking and new ways of being it can make it seem more possible to get there.

SW: What are the biggest issues with licensed facilities?

MS: I do think that there are just more people looking for these services than licensed facilities can handle at the moment. The licensed facilities in town right now have hundreds of people on a waiting list, and only a small handful of facilitators.

Also, I have some concerns about the direction that the license system is going. The course I took didn't have any practical training. We weren’t able to use the substances. And there's people that are graduating from these courses who have never taken or have

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any personal experience sitting with other people who are using the substances, and so you can technically be licensed without ever having done it.

Now, I don't think that there's any providers here in town that are licensed and above ground that are insufficient. Of the people that are currently practicing in town, they're all very reputable, and experienced people, but I don't know if that's the case overall in the state, and I am a little wary to align myself with that system without kind of knowing what's going to happen over time with these service centers.

There’s just a lot of concerns and I would like to support the licensed system, and I hope that one day, these things can kind of be addressed and changed, and I would be happy to become licensed at that time. But I'm just not, at this time, comfortable doing that.

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Analizando las soluciones para los problemas de drogas en Oregon

El nuevo comité interino común sobre adiciones y respuestas de seguridad comunitaria buscará soluciones a corto y largo plazo para el tratamiento y la recuperación del uso de drogas, incluida la posible revocación de la Medida 110

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n 2020, los votantes de Oregon aprobaron la Medida 110, La Ley de Recuperación y Tratamiento de Drogas. La Medida 110, que despenalizó la mayoría de las posesiones ilícitas de sustancias controladas, intentó mantener a las personas fuera de la cárcel para evitar obstáculos para mantenerlos libres y para ampliar los servicios de recuperación y el tratamiento de drogas.

La semana pasada, los legisladores de Oregon pidierón la revocación de la Medida 110, indicando que la medida está empeorando el problema de opioides en Oregon. A la vez, el 29 de septiembre, el Presidente del Senado Rob Wagner y el Presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Dan Rayfield anunciaron la creación del Comité Interino Común sobre las Adicciones y Respuesta a la Seguiridad Comunitaria.

El comité, según el representante demócrata Jason Krop (D-OR54), uno de los que co-preside el comité, planea revisar las medidas que el estado puede tomar para ayudar a las personas en crisis. El comité funcionará como el “centro de la legislatura” para coordinar una respuesta de salud y seguridad pública al problema de drogas.

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Kropf habló de la crisis de adicción que estamos viendo en Oregon y de las cosas que esta buscando como parte del comité.

“Sabemos que hay personas que luchan contra la adicción y sabemos que no tenemos suficientes vías para que obtengan la ayuda que necesitan,” comentó

Kropf. “También sabemos que la gente no se siente a salvo en nuestras comunidades, por lo que debemos seguir tomando medidas para enfrentar esta crisis.”

El comité se reunirá con varias partes interesadas para determinar cuáles son las mejores opciones de Oregon a futuro. “Todas las soluciones están en la mesa mientras que nos alistamos para la siguiente sesión legislativa y mucho más,” le comentó Kropf a the Source. El comité tendrá cuatro reuniones durante este tiempo y hasta el comienzo de la sesión legislativa en febrero.

Los objetivos del comité son considerar medidas a corto y largo plazo para abordar y resolver el problema de las drogas en Oregon, “Es una conversación más extensa que tan solo la mencionada Medida 110, pero la medida 110 es sin duda parte de esa conversación,” comentó Kropf.

De acuerdo con un comunicado de prensa del 13 de octubre, la primer reunión del comité es el 18 de octubre a la 1 pm y se centrará en la prevención y el tratamiento de adicciónes.

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n 2011, prescription pain pills were distributed at a higher rate than ever before. Working-class individuals were getting hooked on pills, eventually leading to a rise in deadlier, more easily available street drugs. Now, along with the U.S., Oregon is seeing unprecedented numbers of fentanyl use, a highly addictive synthetic opioid.

In September, The Washington Post released data showing the magnitude of prescription pain pill use in the U.S., providing numbers of prescription pills moving through states and counties.

The Washington Post worked alongside the company that owns the Charleston Gazette-Mail to obtain the extensive data held by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Reporters obtained the data after they began a year-long battle for access to the database.

The data, according to the reports, shows people the rise and fall of legal opioids entering their communities. The trends suggest the decline in prescription pills led to a rise in fentanyl, which ultimately bumped up the overdose rates in several states, including Oregon.

Teri Morgan-Urie, the program director at Springfield Treatment Center and the co-chair of Oregon Recovers, a statewide effort to address Oregon’s addiction epidemic, saw how opioid dependency affected individuals in the state.

“There's a physical dependence and a psychological dependence and the physical dependency is brutal,” said Morgan-Urie. “If you’ve been taking them and you just get cut off, you are going to

be insanely sick, and the solution to that is to use an opiate.”

Nationwide pain pills The Washington Post reporters sifted through 760 million transactions from 2006 through 2019 that are detailed in the database.

The data found that from 2006 through 2019, more than 145 billion prescription pills were distributed across the country. In that same time frame, 2.5 billion pain pills were supplied to the state of Oregon.

The data proves to be a new look at the surge of pain pills that supported the prescription opioid epidemic. According to The Washington Post article, that resulted in more than 210,000 overdose deaths from 2006 to 2019 and “sparked waves of an ongoing and raging opioid crisis first fueled by heroin then illicit fentanyl.”

The Post’s interactive map details a closer look at county-wide numbers and pharmacies that saw the highest number of pills. According to the map, Curry County, on the southern coast of Oregon, saw the highest number of pills in the state, with enough for 77.8 pills per person per year.

Comparatively, the number of pain pills supplied to Deschutes County was enough for 42 pills per person. In Jefferson County, that number was 33 pills per person and in Crook County, 45 pills per person, per year. Wasco County saw a lot of prescription pills as well with 68 pills per person, per year.

Reporters received the initial data in 2019, spanning from 2006 through 2012, then

2014. The updated data, showing the years 2015 through 2019, was released on Sept. 12.

The data The Post obtained and posted focused on oxycodone and hydrocodone pills. The two opioids, according to The Post’s article, account for three-quarters of all opioid dosages shipped to pharmacies during that time.

Analysis of the data found that the number of pills reached its highest in 2011 and dropped almost 45% by 2019.

A rise in fentanyl With the decline in prescription pain pills came a rise in other opioids like heroin and fentanyl. A report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2018 found that in the 2000s, 75% of people abusing opioids reported that their first opioid was a prescription drug. At the time, nearly 80% of heroin users reported using prescription opioids prior to heroin.

“It’s less common for somebody to say, ‘I never used before and then I just started using heroin,’” said Morgan-Urie. “That does happen, but most people’s stories start with some sort of prescribed opiate.”

Jess Neuwirth, the health services supervisor at Deschutes County Health Services, noted that Central Oregon’s prescribing rates, on par with Oregon’s overall prescribing rates, have decreased significantly in the past decade. Oregon’s number of opioid prescription fills went from about 969,000 in 2013 to about 604,000 in 2023. “That's really helping, in part because we're reducing some of those

risky prescribing practices,” she said.

As time went on, governing bodies began to understand the danger of over-prescribing and began to press providers to prescribe less.

Once people couldn’t get the prescribed pills anymore, however, they became sick and had to find something else. Most of Morgan-Urie’s clients reported opioid use starting at a very young age, in their teens, or because of an injury, where they were prescribed an opiate.

What fueled much of the rise in other opioids was a combined crackdown on prescribing pain pills, pushing people toward more easily available drugs. At first, around 2018 and 2019, that was heroin. “We had a very high prevalence of combined heroin and methamphetamine use in 2018, 2019 and 2020,” said Morgan-Urie.

According to the Oregon Health Authority, fentanyl gained prevalence in Oregon in 2019. The amount of fentanyl seized in Oregon went up from 690 pills in 2019 to more than 2 million in 2022.

There are two different types of fentanyl; pharmaceutical fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl. Fentanyl is a strong synthetic opioid used to relieve pain.

The fentanyl most are seeing on the streets is illegally manufactured fentanyl. According to the OHA, fentanyl is oftentimes added to other drugs, especially opioids, because of its potency, making drugs stronger, more addictive, more dangerous and cheaper.

Diana Everly with Ideal Option, a low-barrier treatment facility in Bend, saw people who were using prescription

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Under-represented overdoses An OHA study from September 2022 summarizing opioid overdose data in Oregon found that while prescription opioid deaths have decreased more than 50% since 2006, deaths from synthetic opioids, including fentanyl and heroin, have increased exponentially in recent years.

The report noted that while the state has made significant progress over the last decade in decreasing overdoses related to prescription opioids, overdoses from fentanyl have increased.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Today, fentanyl and other synthetic opioids are the “most common drugs involved in overdose deaths.” Over 150 people die every day in the U.S. from overdoses related to synthetic opioids like fentanyl.

Opioid-related overdose deaths in Oregon, including fentanyl-related deaths, rose from 318 in 2019 to 765 in 2022, according to data from the OHA. Opioid-related overdose hospitalizations rose from 891 in 2019 to 966 in 2022. While these numbers certainly show a shocking spike in opioid-related deaths, the OHA notes that the majority occur outside of a medical setting.

While the numbers are already troubling, Morgan-Urie believes there’s a big gap in the overdose numbers. “The overdose deaths are getting attention, which they should, but we're also not giving attention to the actual raw numbers,” she said. “We're talking about fatalities, but we're not talking about the people who didn't die.”

Morgan-Urie suggested that the number of overdoses is much higher than data shows. She noted the countless

other overdoses that don’t get reported, especially in cases where Narcan, a brand of the opioid overdose treatment naloxone, is administered.

Neuwirth saw a rise in fentanyl-related deaths in Oregon, but noted that Deschutes County is not seeing the same increase as other parts of the state.

Deschutes County Health Services has been working alongside Crook County and Jefferson County to better identify and collect data of overdose fatalities.

Their goal is to improve data collection to be able to respond more efficiently and effectively to addiction in Central Oregon. DCHS is also attempting to combat overdoses with harm reduction and treatment, offering free overdose prevention kits to whoever needs them. Lawmakers approved a bill, HB 2395, in March to widely distribute the life-saving medication, improving access to the drug across the state.

An ongoing battle Julia Pinksy is the co-founder, along with her husband, of Max’s Mission, a nonprofit in Medford dedicated to saving lives through opioid outreach and Naloxone education and distribution.

She started the organization after her son died from an opioid overdose in 2013. Pinksy found out about naloxone online and felt it needed more attention.

“There’s a lot of barriers to providing treatment services in our communities.

Then, fentanyl has come into our state and has just complicated everything.”

— Teri Morgan-Urie “If we’d known about it, we thought, maybe we would’ve been able to save our son,” Pinksy told the Source Weekly.

“We lived in a rural area, it took emergency services a while to get there.”

When Pinksy found out about the overdose prevention drug, she realized it wasn’t widely known or available.

Some people in the field of recovery didn’t even know what it was in 2016, she said. “It’s a very different world, every year things change rapidly in the world of drug treatment and overdose.”

Pinksy believes that, like many states, Oregon needs more treatment beds and detox facilities. “More people than ever are using drugs, and it’s really because we haven’t addressed the problem soon enough,” she said.

In her mind, efforts to help the crisis shouldn’t be seen as an either-or situation, it’s a complex situation with many

different answers.

“I think with Measure 110, we’ve seen a lot more services out there, but I do think that it takes time,” said Pinsky.

“The fulfillment of that is going to take time, you are not going to get everybody off the streets and in treatment in a year.”

A report from the National Institute on Drug Abuse in 2018 found that in the 2000s, 75% of people abusing opioids reported that their first opioid was a prescription drug.

In 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act. The measure, which decriminalized most unlawful possessions of controlled substances, attempted to keep people out of jail in order to prevent barriers for them to get clean, and to expand drug treatment and recovery services.

Morgan-Urie with Oregon Recovers believes that the state still has a lot of work to do in terms of helping people get into treatment. As an opiate treatment provider, Morgan-Urie works to provide methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder, two drugs that help with withdrawal management and stabilization.

Still, she thinks there’s not enough being done in Oregon to combat addiction. “If the drugs are everywhere, then treatment needs to be everywhere,” said Morgan-Urie.

Morgan-Urie herself is in long-term recovery from substance abuse and is 10 years clean. Fighting to get clean for her daughter, she agreed to go to treatment, but there was no treatment available.

It took her almost four months to get a spot in residential treatment. “Part of that process that is so challenging for people that struggle with substance use is that the window of opportunity for somebody to be motivated to go to treatment is very small,” she said.

Morgan-Urie recalls having to jump through a series of hoops to get to treatment. “There’s a lot of barriers to providing treatment services in our communities,” said Morgan-Urie.

“Then, fentanyl has come into our state and has just complicated everything.”

Neuwirth at DCHS hopes to see Oregon work together to combat overdose deaths in the state. DCHS works to educate and encourage the public to call for help if there is a chance of an overdose.

Oregon’s Good Samaritan Law protects both the person who is overdosing and the person who seeks medical help. “We would like folks to know it's always OK to call for help.”

Discussing Solutions for Oregon’s Drug Crisis

By Julianna LaFollette

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n 2020, Oregon voters passed Measure 110, the Drug Treatment and Recovery Act. The measure, which decriminalized most unlawful possessions of controlled substances, attempted to keep people out of jail in order to prevent barriers for them to get clean, and to expand drug treatment and recovery services.

Last week, Oregon lawmakers called for a repeal of Measure 110, saying the measure is making the opioid crisis worse in Oregon. At the same time, on Sept. 29, Senate President Rob Wagner and House Speaker Dan Rayfield announced the creation of the Joint Interim Committee on Addiction and Community Safety Response.

The committee, according to Rep. Jason Kropf (D-OR54), one of the co-chairs of the committee, plans to review steps the state can take to help people in crisis. The committee will act as the “legislature’s hub” for coordinating a public health and safety response to the drug crisis.

Kropf addressed the addiction crisis we’re seeing in Oregon and the things he’s looking at as part of this committee.

“We know that there are folks struggling with addiction and we know we don't have enough pathways for them to get the help they need,” said Kropf. “We also know that people don't feel safe in our communities, and so we need to continue to take action to address this crisis.”

The committee will be meeting with a number of stakeholders to determine Oregon’s best options moving forward. “All solutions are on the table as we get ready for the next legislative session and beyond,” Kropf told the Source. The committee will have four meetings between now and the beginning of the legislative session in February.

The committee’s goals are to consider short-term and long-term steps to address and solve the drug crisis in Oregon. “It’s a broader conversation than just Measure 110, but Measure 110 is certainly a part of that conversation,” said Kropf.

The committees first meeting is on Oct. 18 at 1pm in Salem and will focus on addiction treatment and prevention, according to a Oct. 13 press release.

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drugs in Oregon switch to heroin. However, she said, they aren’t seeing as much heroin anymore. “We’re primarily seeing fentanyl. It was always fentanyl pills, but here, in the past six to eight months I've been seeing more people on fentanyl powder, which is a more pure form of the drug, more deadly,” she said.

Morgan-Urie, who’s been working in the field for five years now, also saw the shift. “People are telling me that if they wanted to use an opiate or if they wanted to use heroin, they wouldn’t be able to find it. They use fentanyl because that’s what they can get,” said Morgan-Urie.

As a treatment provider, her organization conducts thousands of urine drug tests. A few years ago, she was seeing zero fentanyl. Now, she said, it’s everywhere. Out of 2,760 drug screens performed since the beginning of the year, 1,134 of them were positive for fentanyl, which comes out to 41.5%.

“Several years ago, we had about the same amount of people who were positive for both opiates and methamphetamine,” said Morgan-Urie. Now, the methamphetamine percentage is down to 28.2%. “Does that mean less people are using methamphetamine? I mean, it does. But, it also means that fentanyl is occupying everybody’s time right now.”

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Bend singer/songwriter Palo Sopraño will perform an opening set to help kick off the Heavy Light album release party. Don’t miss an amazing night with an incredible musical lineup on Sat., Oct. 21, at 6:30pm. Silver Moon Brewing. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $13.

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The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter channels spirit and lyrics about America’s troubled times onto her latest album, “The Reset”

By Armando Borrego Photo by Derrick Rodgers, album art courtesy Prana PR

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rying to define singer/songwriter Macy Gray in the ever-evolving landscape of contemporary music is no simple feat. With her unique raspy vocals and unapologetic lyrics, the enigmatic artist stands as a testament to the enduring power of authenticity in an industry dominated by definitions and labels.

Macy Gray's journey to stardom was marked by a steadfast commitment to her craft. Gray's breakthrough came in 1999 with her debut album, "On How Life Is." The album's lead single, "I Try," became an instant hit that showcased her distinctive sound and established her as a formidable talent in the world of soul and R‘n’B. Ahead of her Bend show at the Tower Theatre on Dec. 4, I spoke with her about her creative process.

When approaching her latest album, “The Reset,” the artist knew precisely what she wanted. “The reasons I make music are still the same, and my studio setup is still pretty much the same as when I first started,” Gray said.

A commitment to artistic substance and self-expression is what she believes have been keys to her expansive career and what unlocked the chemistry when collaborating with the band, The California Jet Club. “It all came very naturally,” Gray recalled, “...my band would play something they've been working on or an idea they had, and the ones I gravitated towards I would make a note.”

On “The Reset,” Gray mines an emotional authenticity that results in songs such as, “Undone,” a jazz pop-infused ballad that unfolds like someone crooning outside a partner's window. Additional songs like “Cop Killer,” “America '' or “Mercy '' show the songwriter at her most exasperated, highlighting the larger issues that face our society with unflinching honesty.

If you’re wondering, subtly is not this artist's cup of tea. Unapologetically, Gray created a stunning concept for the album cover. “Oh, that flag!” Gray laughed before continuing, “I guess I thought that if everyone would come together, we could make a new flag, one that could represent everyone in America.”

Macy Gray’s soulful voice possesses an unmatched power to convey pain, love and longing in a way that resonates deeply with her audience. Whether she's performing her timeless classics or debuting new material, her concerts are a testament to her enduring talent and showmanship. “We go into each show with a setlist for sure,” Gray admits, “but sometimes we have to respond to the audience's energy.”

Over the years, Gray's discography has continued to evolve, showcasing her versatility as an artist. Her music seamlessly blends elements of soul, funk with a modern twist. Albums like "The ID" and "Big" from the early 2000s demonstrate her willingness to experiment with sound and push creative boundaries. In 2018 her album, “Ruby,” was praised for the infectious and at times heartbreaking themes of her work.

Gray's influence on the music industry extends far beyond her own records. She has collaborated with an array of renowned artists and producers, bringing her signature style to various projects like Ariana Grande’s 2016 hit, “Leave Me Lonely.”

Beyond her musical prowess, Gray's unapologetic persona has also earned her a special place in the hearts of her fans. “We’re having a really good time on this tour, we’re pumped up and you tell the people of Bend, I can’t wait to see ‘em,” Gray insisted.

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Macy Gray has captivated listeners for years with her soulful and unique voice. On her latest album, “The Reset,” (available on all streaming platforms) Macy Gray speaks with frankness and tenacity on today’s social issues.

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

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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.

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Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

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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.

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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, whichever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. 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.

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

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Night Another fun weekly game night at Avid!

Wrangle your teammates and join the host and other groups as everyone competes to name the most popular answers to survey questions. No abstract trivia knowledge needed for this game! Lots of prizes and laughs to be had. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s

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Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

Live Music with Mari Come out to the patio and lawn for music from local artist, Mari. Grab a beer and a bite while enjoying live music on a Thursday evening. Free and family-friendly.

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

General Duffy’s Annex Line Dance Lessons and Open Dance Floor Line dancing lessons and open dance night Thursday, Oct. 19. Lessons from 6-7pm. $10 per person. Open dance floor 7-9pm.

Hub City Bar & Grill Karaoke Steal the

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

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M&J Tavern Yotes - Rockabilly, Country and Americana This one-man powerhouse adds layers of complexity to the Americana descriptor by leaning on '50s country, neo-rockabilly from the ‘80s and more than a hint of Johnny Cash. 9pm. Free.

River’s Place Use’ta Do Trio Old School Country Roots and Bluegrass 6-8pm. Free.

River’s Place Use’ta Do Roots-country, bluegrass, pop and rock tunes. Always fun for everyone. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

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

The Capitol 3rd Thursday Latin Night! 3rd Thursday Latin Night at The Capitol brings the hottest Latin spice to Bend! Beginning Salsa lesson at 7:30pm w/ Victoria of Bend Dance, then Salsa and Bachata hits from 8-10pm. Total newbies welcome! At 10pm DJ Cruz takes over with Reggaetón, Merengue, Cumbia and Banda! Bring your sexiness!

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Founded by childhood friends within the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, Pert Near’s chemistry hearkens back to the family bands of yesteryear. Cut straight to the heart across the musical landscape of the Great North and beyond. 8-11:59pm. $18.

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Portland-based artist Gabriel John pours emotion into his country-inspired music and lyrics. Hear his unique blend of country, R ‘n’ B and soul this Sat., Oct. 21, 6-8pm at On Tap.

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No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.

perball is back at The Blacksmith to rock your bell bottoms off. Free 6-9pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Beertown Comedy Presents - So You Think You Got Jokes This event promises unfiltered, side-splitting humor from a lineup of top-tier comedians.But there’s a twist! After their sets, comedians will dive into a spontaneous joke-off, crafting punchlines on-the-fly from audience suggestions!

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

Hub City Bar & Grill Dj Music A night of

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Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central 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.

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M&J Tavern Problem Stick and BlackFlow-

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Silver Moon Brewing Aging with Laughter! Some of the best young comics in town. It’s the last show of the year. “Aging with Laughter” comedy shows will begin again next January. Thank you all for making this new series of comedy shows a grand success. 6-8:40pm.

Silver Moon Brewing The Gold Souls The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. Each member has a hand in writing and song composition, making The Gold Souls a truly collaborative effort. 7-10pm.

Volcanic Theatre Pub The Steel Wheels The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. 8-11:59pm. $18.

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

The Belfry Nathaniel Talbot Trio with Skybound Blue Nathaniel Talbot’s music has dirt under its fingernails, the product of decades of hard work and crafting – retuning, replanting, and retelling. The result is true American roots music that combines the soulful edge of tradition with the Pacific Northwest’s legacy of freedom and innovation. Skybound Blue is harmony-driven, Americana band fronted by married duo Matt and Jenny Behnke. 7-10pm.

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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.

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Tumalo for a lovely late afternoon fall performance by The Ballybogs, who play the very best of Irish trad music. Appetizers available, outside food welcome. Kid and dog friendly. 4-6pm. Free.

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.

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Craft Kitchen and Brewery Hot Box: Intimate Show with Big Talent It’s a night combining comedy, burlesque and drag! 21+. Strong content expected. 8-10pm.

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Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards JuJu Eyeball JuJu Eyeball, a premier Beatles cover band from Central Oregon, is back at Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards. 6-9pm. $25.

General Duffy’s Annex Twain Tribute - The Shania Experience - Ladies Night! Dressing up and singing along is highly encouraged.

Doors open 6pm. Show starts at 7pm. General Duffy’s Annex Kitchen. 413 SW Glacier Avenue Redmond, 6-9pm. $15.

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.

Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room/ Annex SoMuchHouse: Femme House: Broad Beats

Takeover (PDX) An all femme house night! Ladies bring your ladies, theys bring your ladies, gentlemen bring your ladies. It’s going to be a party! Get on the dance floor! Need more info? Please find and follow our instagram @somuchhouse_ 8pm-2am.$10.

Northside Bar & Grill The Substitutes Longtime local band playing pop songs from the ‘70s through today. 8-11pm. Free.

On Tap Live Music with Gabriel John Gabriel

John is a country singer-songwriter currently based out of Portland. For the past five years Gabe has toured all over the pacific northwest bringing his unique blend of country and R 'n’ B to stages all across the country. 6-8pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios Bash of the Batties Open Space Event Studios presents Bash Of The Batties! Join on Oct. 21, from 6 pm-11 pm for a scary good time. This event will highlight some of central Oregon’s baddies. With live bands, live video installation and a photo slam! 6pm. $10.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions Sonic Benders provide a night of funky, soulful grooves 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing The Heavy Light Album Release Party Feat. Palos Sopraño and Denver Says The Heavy Light Album Release Party Feat. Palo Sopraño and Denver Says. 6:30-10pm.$13.

Silver Moon Brewing Wretched self, Weapon World’s First Show, Bummer, and Bohemian Rowdy, in-your-face acts all night! All ages, no reentry for minors. 7-11:30pm.

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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.

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

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Silver Moon Brewing Superball Superball performs your favorite classic rock and roll songs at Dan’s birthday bash. 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.

Central Oregon Symphony - Fall Concert Series 2023 The COS is proud

to have pianist Robert Thies return to Central Oregon performing Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. Robert, a Gold Medal Winner at the International Prokofiev Competition in Russia, has been described by the LA Times as “a pianist of unerring warm-toned refinement, revealing judicious glimmers of power.” Become a member or donate at https://www.cosymphony.com Oct. 21, 7:30-8:30pm and Oct. 22, 2-3pm. Bend Senior High School, 230 NE 6th Street, Bend. Contact: 541-317-3941. info@cosymphony.com.

Pert Near Sandstone-Album Release Show Pert Near Sandstone is touring with a Hailing from the great ranges of Montana, The Lil Smokies will bring its folk tunes and soulful serenades to the stage at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sat., Oct. 28 at 8pm.

River’s Place Bim Jeam and The Sadness Old country, folk and blues music all in one night!

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 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.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Fallstar From

Portland comes Fallstar, an unrestrained group of artists and musicians who draw just as much inspiration from their local punk and hardcore scene as they do from their hometown in general.

8-11:59pm. $10.

23 Monday The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

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.

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.

24 Tuesday Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab

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

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage.

Free to play and prizes to win! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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

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.

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

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

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Story-

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 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. As the evenings warm up we will go till 10pm. Free.

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.

Downtown Bend Public Library Brooks Room Sensational Songs from the

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night and

Past Tunes that stand the test of time - all your favorites! Listen to your favorite sing-alongs from the ‘60s onwards with The Song Collectors, Peggy Frede and Gina Rosbrook. Come on over and sing your heart out with them! Noon-1pm. Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper

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.

Open Mic Bend’s friendliest open-mic! All genres welcome. Oregon and international wine, beer and tapas menu available all evening. 6-9pm. Free. drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Beertown Comedy

Open Mic Enjoy Beertown Comedy Open Mic every Monday Night at Silver Moon Brewing!

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

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Karaoke Night At McMenamins -Father Luke’s Room For those of you who always have a song in your heart, please come to McMenamins for Karaoke Tuesdays. Hosted by A Fine Note Music & DJ JackieJ. 7-10:30pm. Free.

new album “Waiting Days,” Independently released Oct 20. Longtime stewards of the modern string-band resurgence, this band is known for contemporary appeal and collaborative spirit.

Oct. 19, 7pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-323-1881. $18.

Redmond Community Choir Registration is now open for the Redmond Community Choir’s fall term, to prepare for its annual “Sounds of the Season” concert on Dec.10, the choir is a COCC Community Education program. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through Dec. 4. Redmond COCC Campus Technology Education Center, 2324 NE College Lp., Redmond. Free.

Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up

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

Vienna Boys Choir One of the most famous

choirs in the world, and one of its oldest, this adolescent chorale has been a fixture at Vienna’s Imperial Chapel for six centuries. Now, they return to the Tower displaying their pure, pristine sound and charming performance style. Oct. 23, 7:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend.

Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $36-$56 (plus $4 historic preservation fee).

DANCE

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

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

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

Country Swing Dance Lessons Come

join for partner country swing dancing! They have beginner, advanced and circle dance lessons.

Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, or come single and they’ll find you one! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-8pm. Through Dec. 30. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend.

Contact: 541-382-4270. Free.

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

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

Nia Fusion of dance, martial arts and healing

arts focusing on reconnecting to body sensations and the body’s natural way of movement through form, freedom and play. You will dance though deep intention and joyful expressions to connect to your true nature. Wednesdays, 8-9am and Saturdays, 11am-Noon. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/drop-In.

Nightclub 2-Step Dance Class Learn the basics of Nightclub 2-Step on Wednesday evenings during October. The class progresses weekly to more difficult combinations. Partner not required, although encouraged. Beginner or intermediate level. Contact Valerie for more information. Wednesdays, 6-6:55pm. Through Oct. 20. The Space, 2570 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-602-6168. valdances@ hotmail.com. $10.

Scottish Country Dance A chance to

socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.

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: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

Soulful Sunday Community Dance

Sunday is a perfect time to step on to the dance floor, being in the temple of our bodies, moving as prayer. Inspire and be inspired through movement, dance, poetry, pause and community. Sun, Oct. 22, 10-11:30am, Sun, Nov. 19, 10-11:30am, Sun, Dec. 3, 10-11:30am, Sun, Dec. 10, 1011:30am and Sun, Dec. 17, 10-11:30am. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20-$25.

Third Thursday Group Class & Social Dance Group class and social dance at Larkspur

Community Center. Class topic changes monthly.

No partner or previous experience is required. Everyone is welcome! Ages 18+ (or 16+ w/ parent).

Different dance topic each month. Thu, Oct. 19, 6-7:45pm, Thu, Nov. 16, 6-7:45pm and Thu, Dec. 21, 6-7:45pm. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-6232623. dance@dancewithtravis.com. $10-$20.

Traditional West African Dance Workshop Come dance with West African Dancer

Fodé Sylla and learn some basic traditional movements of Guinean dance. This program is recommended for children ages 6 and up, but open to all levels and ages. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Oct. 18, 3-4:15pm.

High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1062. Elsah@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

FILM EVENTS

Jirishanca Screening A free screening of the

new Patagonia Film: Jirishanca. Veteran alpinist Josh Wharton, along with partner Vince Anderson, venture to the Peruvian Andes for Josh’s fourth attempt to establish a new route on a legendary mountain. Oct. 23, 7-8pm. Patagonia Bend, 1000 Wall St. Suite 140, Bend. Contact: 541-382-6694. events@patagoniabend.com. Free.

Ski Film: Mountain in My Mind A film

series addressing mental health, “Mountain in my Mind,” returns to Bend with an all-new feature length ski film to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health issues in the ski industry. MiMM is raising funds for scholarships through raffles with lots of prizes. Crooked Looks will be rockin’ out after the film! Oct. 21, 7-10pm.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free.

The Land of Giants Not just another ski movie, “The Land of Giants” flips the script on the typical winter adventure movie and makes the mountains the star. Witness mind-blowing cinematography, aided by the latest drone technology. Oct. 19, 7-8:15pm. Sisters Movie House, 720 Desperado Court, Sisters. Contact: 541-5498833. inquiries@sistersmoviehouse.com. $16.

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about overcoming challenges to education.

“To Light a Candle,” is a documentary about an underground university in Iran created by Baha’is denied the right to education. “Mercy’s Blessing,” is about the struggles of young girl from a small village in Malawi to attend school. Oct. 22, 1:30-3:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: 541-420-2543. jnsloth19@gmail.com. Free.

the skills and tools needed to make an epoxy river table in the format of a charcuterie board that you can take home! All the techniques for building larger river tables on your own will be covered. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-9pm.

Through Dec. 13. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $389.

Little By Little: Building Community Through Art Teafly will exhibit a collection

Basic/Intermediate Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

Paint and Sip at Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe Come join, Kristen, a local artist as they

Create unique and beautiful Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements using techniques established over centuries. Historical, cultural and spiritual aspects of the practice accompany hands-on learning. Sundays, 1-3pm. Through Nov. 5. Boyle Education Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 805-886-0542. geriservi@gmail.com. $199.

Basic/Intermediate Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Every week on Sunday, starting on 10/15/23 and ending on 11/05/23, this class will dive into the ancient art of Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements.

Sundays, 1-3pm. Through Nov. 5. Boyle Education Center, COCC, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 805-886-0542. geriservi@gmail.com. $199.

Contemporary Realist Open Gallery and Studio A Contemporary Realist, David

Kreitzer paints in the tradition of the old masters, and is known for his raking light and tranlucent water paintings. The Kreitzer Gallery and studio are filled with master stunning images in oils & watercolors. Fridays-Sundays, Noon-6pm.

David Kreitzer Fine Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Rd, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Filaments Traveling Show Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Barber Library is exhibiting a traveling show of juried woven art pieces, sponsored by the Weaving Guilds of Oregon (WeGO), on display now in its Rotunda Gallery through Nov. 8. For gallery hours, visit cocc.edu/library. Sept. 6-Nov. 8, 10am-2pm.

COCC Barber Library, 2600 NW College Way, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7237. Free.

Forge Viking Knife from Raw Steel: 2 Day Blacksmithing Class Learn to make a

Viking blacksmith knife! The knife and handle will be forged from one piece of repurposed steel. The blade is hardened and double-tempered while the handle is left unhardened and resilient. It makes a useful tool that is customized to be more ergonomic and fit your hand. Oct. 17-18, 5:30-8pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $389.

Jewelry Class: Bezel Setting, Make a Silver Pendant or Ring Learn how to create

and bezel set a gemstone in sterling silver from beginning to end! Learn how to solder the bezel, create a back plate, solder the bezel to back plate, file and set the gemstone. Take home new metal working/soldering skills and a beautiful necklace pendant or ring. Sat, Oct. 21, 9am-2:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $299.

Jewelry Class: Make a Hand-forged Metal Mountain Pendant Come learn the

essential skills of jewelry making, including how to use a jewelry saw, dapping tools, piercing tools, hammers and soldering. You will transfer a mountain pattern to a piece of metal, drill or punch holes in the metal, saw out the design, finish with textures and solder together. Tue, Sept.

12, 6-8:30pm and Mon, Oct. 23, 6-8:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $159.

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Learn the Basics of Making an Epoxy River Table In this 2-week class, you’ll learn

ARTS + CRAFTS

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

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

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of their work from the last 20 years of living and working in Bend; including large scale versions of Source covers, their pieces “My Body Is Not A Democracy” and “Act of Love”— which have gone viral online. They will also exhibit new work.

Wed.-Sat., 1-6pm. Through Oct. 28. Scalehouse Gallery, 550 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: marley@scalehouse.org. Free.

lead you through an 11”x14” painting while you sip your favorite beverage! Price includes all of your supplies, and the first drink! Bring friends, family, date night, fun night, whatever night. No experience necessary to join! Oct. 20, 6:30-8:30pm. Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 NW Minnesota Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-749-2010. chalkedcreative@gmail.com. $48.

Sustainable Dried Wreath Making Workshop Join Think Wild and Stumpmunk

Farms for a Dried Flower Wreath Making Workshop! This event will be held on Oct. 22 from 3-5pm. There will be a fee of $60 for this event.

Come learn more about sustainable farming practices and create eco-friendly fall decor!

Oct. 22, 3-5pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: info@thinkwildco.org. $60.

Third Thursday at The Grove Art, Music

and Community. Every third Thursday, 5-8pm.

Through Dec. 21. Waypoint, 921 NW Mt Washington Drive, Bend. Contact: 458-206-0826.

Waypointbbc@gmail.com. Free.

WoodShop Basics: Learn Best Practices on the Router, Planer and Jointer Ever wondered what you would do if you had a fully equipped woodworking shop at your disposal, and knew how to use the machinery and tools to create just about anything? DIYcave has developed this class just for you! Wed, Oct. 18, 6-9pm and Tue, Nov. 21, 6-9pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-3882283. makeit@diycave.com. $159.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and

Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts.

Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Birth to 100 Years: Embracing the Opportunities and Challenges of a Century-Long Life As many as half of those

born in the U.S. after 2000 can expect to live to the age of 100. Join for a presentation and panel discussion with Dr. Marvin Kaiser to learn about the impacts longevity has on society both internationally and locally. Oct. 24, 6:30-8pm. Wille Hall, Coats Campus Center, COCC Bend Campus, Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-383-7257. cgilbride@ cocc.edu. $5-$10.

Exhibition Closing: The 20-Dollar Art Show Come out for the 20-Dollar Art Show’s

Closing day! Free with paid admission to the museum. Oct. 22, 9am-5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-3824754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

Enjoy a night of music ranging from party-punk, to funk-infused bluegrass when Pixie and The Partygrass Boys come to Bend on Thu., Oct. 26, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Exhibition Opening – Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan Come

and see the National Geographic society traveling exhibit. The opening of the exhibition is in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Endangered Species Act. Oct. 21, 9am5pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. info@highdesertmuseum.org. $12-$20.

Native Plant Society of Oregon - Trout Creek Ranch: Landscape-Scale Restoration in Oregon’s High Desert The High

Desert Chapter of NPSO welcomes Brad Nye, deputy director of the Oregon Desert Land Trust, who will describe Oregon Desert Land Trust’s land protection and restoration efforts at Trout Creek Ranch. This property stretches nearly 40 miles across the Pueblo and Trout Creek Mountains in southeastern Oregon. Oct. 24, 7-8:30pm. East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend. Contact: highdesertnpso@gmail.com. Free.

Starry Nights in a Dark Desert: How Outer Space Makes Inner Sense Dr.

Robert Collins returns to the Frontiers in Science lecture series to share what he has learned as an amateur astronomer of “what’s out there” and “how it all works.” Adults $5 at the door. Oct. 24, 6-8pm. The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters. Contact: 541-912-0750. campbeka@gmail.com. $5.

Tectonic Forces Shaping Oregon’s Landscapes with OLLI-UO Join a journey

of discovery into the stunning volcanic landscapes of Central Oregon. Oct. 20, 10:30am.

Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib. or.us. Free.

Trust is Imperative Workshop At the

City Club of Central Oregon, trust is essential to prompting productive dialog and finding community solutions. Participants will receive a comprehensive understanding of the trust imperative, why trust is an increasing requirement for today’s workplace and society and knowledge of the different aspects of trust and trust modeling. Oct. 24, 9am-1pm. The Haven, 1001 SW Disk Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-633-7163. info@ cityclubco.org. $10-$20.

Wolves: Photography by Ronan Donovan The stunning exhibition, created by the

National Geographic Society and the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, will feature Donovan’s images and videos of wolves in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and on Ellesmere Island in the high Canadian Artic. Free with paid admission. Oct. 21-Feb. 11. High Desert Museum, 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4754. hhagemeier@highdesertmuseum.org. Free.

THEATER

Improv Class - Bend Institute of Comedy Comedy improvisation at the Bend Institute

of Comedy! Building confidence, lowering stress and expanding the mind. Train with actor-director-founder John Breen (Portlandia, Late Night with Conan O’Brien) all the way to comedic excellence! Saturdays, 1-3pm. Through Nov. 11.

Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. improvbend@ gmail.com. $245.

Little Shop of Horrors Come and see the

Greenhouse Cabaret’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors.”Show runs Fri.-Sun. Oct. 20 until Nov. 11.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.

Steel Magnolias Steel Magnolias, written

by Robert Harling and directed by Karen Sipes, is concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touching—and, in the end, deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. Thu, Oct. 19, 7:30-9:30pm, Fri, Oct. 20, 7:30-9:30pm, Sat, Oct. 21, 2-4 and 7:30-9:30pm, Sun, Oct. 22, 2-4pm, Thu, Oct. 26, 7:30-9:30pm, Fri, Oct. 27, 7:30-9:30pm, Sat, Oct. 28, 2-4 and 7:30-9:30pm and Sun, Oct. 29, 2-4pm. Sisters Middle School, 15200 McKenzie Rd., Sisters. Contact: 310-710-2874. silentechotheatercompany@gmail.com. $25-$30.

WORDS

Mystery Book Club Please come in for

Mystery Book Club. The club will discuss All That is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay. Oct. 18, 6-7pm. Please join in-store or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. The group will discuss The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers.

Join zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am.

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

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night

Spoken word open mic night for all poets, writers, storytellers, and songwriters. Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers are invited to attend and read. Readers have 7 minutes at the mic. Oct. 19, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

EVENTS Out of This World Book Club Come on

in for Out of This World Book Club. The club will discuss "Dead Silence" by S.A. Barnes Oct. 23, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Unity Event Poetry Jam Oct Open mic

Virtual event: Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez The second annual Fall Into

OBOB series from Roundabout Books! Featuring “Invisible,” Christina Diaz Gonzalez. For fans of New Kid and Allergic, a must-have graphic novel about five very different students who are forced together to complete community service. Oct. 23, 5-6pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Virtual OBOB Event: The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys From the #1

New York Times bestselling author of "Salt to the Sea" and "Between Shades of Gray" comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship. Oct. 24, 6-7pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Writers Working - Editing Out Loud

Discover new editing techniques by reading your work aloud. This is an online program. Registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link to join the program. Grace Bialecki is a performance poet, novelist and workshop facilitator who teaches for The Bridge and Hugo House. Oct. 20, Noon-2pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib. or.us. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time En-

joy the focus of a quiet space with the the company of others. Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available.

Mondays, 9-9:30am. Through Dec. 19. Deschutes Downtown Bend Public Library - Meyer Room, 601 N.W. Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-3121032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free. Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company.

This is an in-person program.

Women’s Clothing Swap Bring all clean,

unwanted clothes, shoes and jewelry to swap for a new-to-you wardrobe! This is a free event. Oct. 18, 6-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: whitneylynsproul@gmail.com. Free.

Intentional Hiking Launch Online Event

Intentional Hiking: a conversation is an online discussion series focused on the relationship that exists with the environment, hiking trails, and yourself. Join local host Renee “She-ra” Patrick to discuss improving the hiking experience in the first of this twice-a-month event series. Oct. 23, 5-6:30pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 541-638-0671. renee@longdistancetrailconsulting.com. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS Redmond Running Group Run Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult

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

Cascade Lakes Canoe Tour with Wanderlust Nothing says fall in Bend like

paddling on the beautiful Cascade Lakes! With the sun shining above, hit the water, breathe in the crisp mountain air, and begin your canoeing adventure. Saturdays, 7am-12:30pm. Through Jan. 1. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: 866-320-5024. activites@ juniperpreserve.com. $130.

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

Saturday Morning Coffee Run Come join

CORK for a Saturday long run at 9am. The group will meet outside Thump Coffee on York Dr. for a long run. Feel free to run or walk, whatever “long” means to you! Whatever your pace and distance, Thump hopes you’ll join for the run and stay afterward for food and drinks! Saturdays, 8-10am. Through Oct. 31. Thump Coffee - NW Crossing, 549 NW York Dr., Bend. Free.

VOLUNTEER

Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge The Central Oregon Six-Pack of

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Cog Wild Daily Mountain Bike Shuttles

Volunteer: Help Businesses Prosper!

Peaks Challenge is a self-paced hiking challenge up six iconic peaks in beautiful Central Oregon.

Explore new mountains, test your limits and level up your outdoor experience, all while helping support outdoor nonprofits. June 21-Oct. 31.

June 21-Oct. 31. Contact: info@socialadventures.net. $50.

Visit the website or call to book shuttles or talk trails. Daily shuttles to Wanoga, Swampy Lakes and Dutchman Flat Sno-Parks at 9am, 10:30am and noon. 7:45am weekend shuttles or as requested with 4 or more riders. Park at Cog Wild and ride back to your car. Tue, July 11, 10:30-11:30am and Noon-1pm and Mondays-Sundays, 9-10am.

Through Oct. 31. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $17/Swampy or Wanoga, $22/Dutchman.

Discover the New Blue Mountains Trail The Blue Mountains Trail is a 530-mile

route between Joseph and John Day established in 2021 by Greater Hells Canyon Council. Learn more about the trail from Bend local and the Blue Mountain’s Trail first first solo hiker, Renee Patrick, and hear stories from her ground-truthing hike. Oct. 24, 6:30-8pm. Mountain Supply, 834 NW Colorado Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-388-0688. renee@longdistancetrailconsulting.com. Free.

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

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

Share your professional and business expertise.

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

Contact: 541-316-0662.

Notary Public Services Free, limited notary public services for the public on a drop-in basis on the first and third Thursdays of the month. The notary will sign up to two documents per person per session. This service is not intended for commercial businesses. Third Thursday of every month, 11:30am-1:30pm and First Thursday of every month, 11:30am-1:30pm.

Through Dec. 8. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-617-7089. jenniferp@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Courtesy The Ballybogs Instagram

The Ballybogs is a group of dedicated tradition keepers performing Irish hymns and classic folk. Have a drink and enjoy the show on Sat., Oct. 21, 4-6pm at Bend Cider Co.

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evening of poetry and spoken word celebrating the beginning of Fall! Bring your own poems or those you like to recite or just come and observe.

Love offering appreciated. Info Contact: Clare@ UnityCentralOregon.org 541-388-1569 Oct. 21, 6:30-8pm. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-3881569. Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org.

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CALENDAR

CALENDAR

Courtesy Toast and Jam Facebook

Bend Parkinson’s Support Group Monthly Meeting Parkinson’s Support Group

Meetings third Wednesday of every month at the Best Western Premier Bend. Patients and caregivers are welcome to join us. These meetings serve as a resource for educational and emotional support. Focusing on providing local services, bridging the gap between medical care and wellness. Fun and engaging! Third Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30pm. Best Western Premier, 1082 SW Yates Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-6686599. Carol@parkinsonsresources.com. Free.

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EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

Bend Pinochle Club Come join this group for Single Deck Pinochle in the afternoon. $5 for non-members. If you have any questions or wish for more information please call 541-389-1752.

Thu.-Fri. 11:30am. Golden Age Card Club, 40 SE 5th St, Bend. Contact: 541-389-1752. Free.

Four-piece band Toast and Jam will perform its signature blend of blues and country on Sun., Oct. 29, 5-7pm at River’s Place.

Seeking Volunteers Volunteers needed to

assist with cage cleaning and socializing birds to prepare for adoption, bring a friend! Please call first, mornings preferred. Mondays-Sundays, 10am-12:30pm. Second Chance Bird Rescue, 19084 Dayton Rd, Bend. Contact: 916-956-2153.

Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your

neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022.

TCOmoving22@gmail.com.

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

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

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

Volunteer with Salvation Army The

Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless.

Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

Volunteer, Feed the Masses! At Family

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

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

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

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Volunteers Needed for Humane Society Thrift Store Do you love animals and

discovering “new” treasures? Then volunteering at the HSCO Thrift Store is a great way to combine your passions while helping raise funds to provide animal welfare services for the local community.

For more information visit the website at www. hsco.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Humane Society Thrift Shop, 61220 S. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3840. abigail@hsco.org.

Weed Warriors Join the Weed Warriors to

battle invasive weeds at Deschutes Land Trust protected lands! Weed Warriors is a volunteer group that removes invasive weeds like mullein, spotted knapweed, teasel and Canada thistle.

Pulling weeds by hand helps restore native plant communities. Wed, Oct. 18, 9am-Noon. Rimrock Ranch, outside Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541330-0017. event@deschuteslandtrust.org. Free.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Affordable Homeownership Information Fair Hear from local affordable builders and devel-

opers about upcoming homeownership opportunities, qualifications and next steps. Oct. 24, 5:30-7pm.

Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-388-1133. Free.

Bend 101 The evening’s seasonal program will focus on the Health care Ecosystem in Central Oregon. Bend has grown but is still situated in a rural part of the state that requires our health care organizations to be self-sufficient.

Oct. 18, 5:30-8pm. Mountain Room @ Deschutes Brewery, 901 SW Simpson Ave, Bend.

Contact: 541-382-3221. colleen@bendchamber.org. $15.

Bend Outdoor Worx Bootcamp Sessions BreakOut BootCamp is a series of

educational sessions to give startup businesses the knowledge and tools to kick their business into gear! Oct. 18, 8-11:45am. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541410-5866. creative@openspace.studio. $50-$125.

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group!

Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend.

Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.

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

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

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

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

ing process, financing options, contingencies and most importantly, whether or not now is the right time to buy or sell! Free weekly webinars, every other Thursday at 1pm. All are welcome: sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors, relocating, etc. Visit www.centralORwebinars.com to register today! Thursdays, 1-2pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend.

Contact: 503-810-2723. scass@kw.com. Free.

Central Oregon Homebuyer Webinar

Learn all about the homebuying process, financing options, contingencies and most importantly, whether now is the right time to buy or sell. Free weekly webinars, every Thursday at 5:30PM. All are welcome: sellers, first time buyers, trading up, investors or relocating. Visit www.centralORwebinars. com to register today! Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Online Event, Webinar Link Inside Confirmation Email, Bend. Contact: 503-810-2723. scass@kw.com. Free.

Competitive Cribbage Play nine games

of cribbage versus nine different opponents.

Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins.

Mondays, 5-8pm. Abby’s Legendary Pizza, 1115 Northeast Third St., Bend. Contact: 541-5301112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18.

FRIDAY, OCT. 20 AT 7PM

FRIDAY, OCT. 20 AT 8PM

THE GOLD SOULS

SO YOU THINK YOU GOT JOKES

Silver Moon Brewing

Presented by Beertown Comedy General Duffy’s Annex

Death Café Eat tasty treats, drink tea and discuss death. Free of agenda or ideology, the aim is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their lives. Facilitated

by End of Life Doula, Cheryl Adcox. Ages 16+ No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm Tue, Oct. 24, 6-7:30pm and Tue, Nov. 28, 6-7:30pm.

Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312-1029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Embodied: 5-week Introductory Circle

Have you been curious about Soul in Motion?

Wanting to step in, but need a bit more support? This series may be a fabulous fit for you.

A committed group with other women or female identifying folks that is an introduction to dropping down from your mind and into your body.

Thursdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Oct. 21. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $175/series.

Fall Reset : Slowing Down and Awakening to your True Nature Experience a

transformative journey this fall as you are invited to slow down and reconnect with your true nature. Immerse yourself in a serene atmosphere surrounded by nature’s beauty, where you can unwind, reflect and awaken your inner self.

Tuesdays, 6-8pm. Through Oct. 31. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 906-430-0614. joybelonga@gmail.com. $99-$149.

Fire and Ice Fire walking and ice baths are

powerful, direct ways to inspire breakthroughs in mental, emotional and psychological states.

Don’t miss this chance to learn from David Fabricius, in Bend for one night! Oct. 21, 4-8pm.

Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. Victoria@davidfabriciusglobal. com. $179.

Grassroots Cribbage Club Cribbage club! Newcomers welcome. For info, call Sue. Mondays, 6-9pm. Round Table Clubhouse, 2940 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-610-3717. ossz55@yahoo.com. Free.

High Desert Innovation Week High Des-

ert Innovation Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship, craft, innovation, and community. From consumer product goods to the outdoor, climate and technology industries, this is an opportunity to see and experience the collaborative energy and resources that make Oregon a hub for entrepreneurship. For more information visit https:// www.hdinnovationweek.com. Wed, Oct. 18, 8:30am-1:30pm, Noon-1:30 and 6-8:45pm, Thu, Oct. 19, 10am-7pm and Fri, Oct. 20, 8:30am-5pm.

Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend.

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

comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join the community of professional, novice and aspiring stand-up comedians. Its mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on materials and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community.

Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7pm.

Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $10.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21 AT 8PM

SOMUCHHOUSE

Femme House | Broad Beats Takeover Midtown Ballroom/Domino Room

EVENTS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT

Man-Dala - A Men’s Circle This is a men’s circle of confidential sharing and connection.

Come together to learn, unlearn and share. Add to your tool boxes and build a healthy support system. It is time to circle up. Tue, Oct. 24, 5:30-7pm and Tue, Nov. 21, 5:30-7pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala.com. $20 suggest donation.

Marijuana Anonymous Marijuana Anon-

ymous is a fellowship of people who share the experience, strength and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Entrance on Staats St. Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 541-633-6025. curbdaherb@gmail.com. Free.

Nerd Night Presents: The Science of Beer This month’s Nerd Night will explore the

science of beer. Have fun, drink beer and learn something new. Oct. 24, 5-7:30pm. Pour House Grill, 61276 Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: jake@skeptoid.com. Free.

Open Hub Singing Club An unforget-

table evening of singing together! All voices are welcome and wanted. No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging - come join! Led by community songleader Ian Carrick. Wed, Oct. 18, 7-8:30pm and Wed, Nov. 15, 7-8:30pm. Becky Johnson Center, 412 SW 8th St., Redmond. Contact: 541-3121029. laurelw@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

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

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

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess

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

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

Toastmasters of Redmond Become a

confident public speaker. Do you want to become a member of an organization that provides a safe and supportive environment to improve your public speaking skills? A place that fosters community, socialization and builds your self confidence.

A place to have fun. Newcomers are supportively welcomed. Tuesdays, Noon-1pm. Church of Christ, 925 NW 7th St., Redmond. Contact: 541292-6177. garyae@gmail.com. $60 for 6 months.

FUNDRAISING

2023 Bend Venture Conference The Bend

Venture Conference (BVC), hosted by EDCO, connects Impact, Early Stage and Growth Stage companies with investment opportunities. Oct. 19, 10am-7:30pm and Oct. 20, 8:30am-4:30pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541388-3236. megan@edcoinfo.com. $150-$395.

An Evening for Ethiopia - ReachAnother Foundation’s Evening for Ethiopia Gala! Your generous support ensures the

continuation of life-saving medical treatment and aftercare that give children in Ethiopia the chance to live full and productive lives. Celebrate the inroads made this past year toward helping Ethiopian children born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus. See website for details Oct. 21, 5:30-8:30pm. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend.

Contact: 541-633-9003. info@reachanother.org.

Bingo Benefiting Shelter Pets in Need!

Bingo! A fun night of bingo at Spider City Brewing.

Half the pot goes to the winner and half the pot to benefit Furry Freight and RylieMay! Get ready to win! This event will also feature a costume contest! Oct. 19, 6-8pm. Spider City Brewing, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: info@furryfreight.org.

Party For Good Come together as only Bend could to help a fellow human. All proceeds go to the Ross family who lost their home and business in the Maui fires. Raffle items and libations are donated from Deschutes Brewery, Bend Camper Co. Cubicle Surf, Mobo, Outside In and AquaGlide. Oct. 21, 7-11pm. Bend Camper Co, 61562 American LN Unit 110, Bend. Contact: 503-6892366. chip@bendcamperco.com. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

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

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

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

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

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Vintage Pop-Up Get your hands on vintage fashion, accessories, goods and more. Thrusday Oct. 19, 4-8pm Palate Coffee Bar. 643 NW Colorado Ave., Bend . Free.

FAMILY + KIDS

Adult Ballet Come learn or rediscover the art

of ballet on Thursday nights! Adult Ballet is an open-level class for adult learners and dancers.

All levels of previous experience are welcome, and no previous experience is required. Trial classes are available, for more information visit our website! Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45pm. Through June 15. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055.

Price Varies.

Autumn Family Faire Presented by Camp Fire Central Oregon Come join

Camp Fire Central Oregon for five, fun-packed hours of autumn-inspired games, activities, crafts, face painting, food trucks, community booths, a photo booth, friends, neighbors and more! This is free to all ages, and runs from 11am-4pm. Don’t miss this super awesome day!

Oct. 21, 11am-4pm. Troy Field, NW Bond Street and Louisiana Avenue, Bend. Contact: 541-3621862. james@campfireco.org. Free.

Baby Ninja Classes Classes include

exploration through soft-obstacle Ninja Warrior courses to develop coordination and balance skills. Plus yoga fun, songs, parachute play and bubbles! Mondays-Wednesdays. Through June 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Family Yoga Classes Partner-up with your kid-yogis to practice yoga and mindfulness together! We teach kid-friendly yoga sequences, partner poses, acro-yoga while introducing breathing techniques and mindfulness practices. 6-week series, age 5 - 8 plus parent / caregiver. Thursdays, 4:15-5:15pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Fantasy Ballet Children are delighted to dance through all of the magical places while using their newly learned ballet steps. This fantasy-themed ballet class is designed to cultivate your child’s creativity, individuality and artistry while discovering ballet terminology and culture of discipline. We have 2 classes listed, sign up on our page! Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm and Saturdays, 11:05-11:50am. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Price Varies.

Happy Hip-Hop Nothing but fun in this high

energy class! Come learn the latest dance style of today’s top choreographers. Utilizing moves from street dance, breaking, popping, locking and freestyle you will incorporate them into a vibrant dance combination that expresses your individuality. Call 541-382-4055 for class rates.

Learn more at abcbend.com! Fridays, 3:504:35pm. Through June 15. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. Call for Rates.

Kids Ninja Warrior Classes Challenging

Ninja Warrior circuits will keep your kids developing new skills. They will feel empowered as they greatly improve speed, increase strength, become more coordinated and enhance athletic abilities.

6-week series, multiple days / times of the week to choose from, age 6 - 9. Mondays-Thursdays.

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Singer/songwriter Kevin Conness performs under his pseudonym-acoustic project, Bim Jeam and The Sadness on Sun., Oct. 22, 5-7pm at River’s Place.

Learn Robotics Come learn real-world robotics. DIY Cave’s robots have advanced capabilities like object tracking, speech recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

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

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

Little Leapers Capturing the joy and

wonder. Whether flying in outer space, dancing like zoo animals, or growing a magical garden, children will be captivated by attending Little Leapers! Saturdays, 8:50-9:20am. Through Dec. 9. Academia De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055.

Price Varies.

Mini-Ninja Camp Kids will love developing

new friendships as they develop fundamental coordination skills through gymnastics, climbing and tumbling movements. Weekly themes include: Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, upbeat group games, parachute play, bubbles, yoga stretching, and interactive story time. 6-week series, age 3 - 5, drop-off. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 1-3pm. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $165.

Mini-Ninja Classes Your children will develop important coordination skills, improve balance, and build confidence as they tackle Ninja Warrior obstacle courses designed around a weekly theme. 6-week series, age 2 - 3 plus parent / caregiver. Mondays-Wednesdays.

Through June 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend. com. $125.

Mini-Yogi Classes Each Mini-Yogi Class is designed around a theme and includes age-appropriate yoga sequences, partner poses, songs, and active story time to help with kids’ social, mental and physical development! 6-week series, age 3 - 5 plus parent / caregiver. Wednesdays, 4:305:15pm. Through June 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend.

Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back @ Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks!

Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

Nano-Ninja Classes Through positive

direction, your children will gain confidence while enhancing balance, increasing strength, improving focus and enhancing body awareness through Ninja Warrior obstacle-based gymnastics and climbing. 6-week series, multiple days / times of the week to choose from, age 4 - 5.

Mondays-Thursdays. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Ninja Elite Classes Fast-paced and designed with challenging Ninja Warrior obstacle-based circuits, kids will learn new fitness conditioning techniques, parkour moves, and dynamic climbing and gymnastics movements. All levels are welcome. 6-week series, multiple days / times of the week to choose from, age 8 - 12, drop-off.

Mondays-Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm. Through June 20. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Parents’ Night Out: Kids Potions and Pajamas Workshop Drop your child off to

create and enjoy an evening out! Perfect for ages 5-11. Oct. 20, 5-7pm. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-236-5990. sarah@wonderyschool.com. $50.

Teen Yoga Classes Learn yoga sequences

to improve flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Focus on reducing stress and improving concentration, as well as incorporating journaling and mindful arts and crafts projects. 6-week series, age 13 - 16, drop-off.

Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15pm. Through Dec. 6. Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

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Intuition Workshop Series Awaken Your Inner Wisdom! This eight-week series offers practical tools to notice your nudges. A small group will meet weekly to explore techniques that align the deepest self with daily decisions.

Partial trade and scholarships available. Exact address is sent after sign-up. Wednesdays, 9-11am and 7-9pm. Through Oct. 25. RiverWest Neighborhood, Bend, OR, United States, 97703, Bend. Contact: molly@invitinggrowth.org.

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Courtesy Bright Light Social Hour

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

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

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Tuesdays - Industry Night! Social Hour

Wednesdays - Friends and Family Day

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

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

Bright Light Social Hour is a psychedelic-indie band that redefines sonic decadence. Catch the show and listen to hits from the band’s new album, “Emergency Leisure,” on Tue., Oct. 31, 8pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

Throw Together: Pumpkin Wheel Throwing for Parents and Kids Book a

seasonal wheel throwing session in the ceramics studio to make clay pumpkins alongside your child! Learn the technique of throwing a closed form on a wheel and make alterations to transform the orb into a pumpkin! Registration includes 1 parent and 1 child, space is very limited.

Thu, Oct. 19, 5:15-6:30pm and Thu, Oct. 26, 5:156:30pm. Wondery Art + Adventure School, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541236-5990. sarah@wonderyschool.com. $65.

FOOD + DRINK

5th Annual Fall Harvest Feast and Celebration Central Oregon Locavore presents its

5th Annual Fall Harvest Feast and Celebration. A farm to table feast, bar, live music and more at the Cascade View Retreat Center in Powell Butte! Oct. 20, 6pm. Powell Butte Community Center, 8404 SW Reif Rd., Powell Butte. Contact: 541-633-0674. info@centeraloregonlocavore.org. $105-$115.

Adult Class - Bake Like a Pro 1 - Series This is the first of the Bake Like a Pro series but can be taken out of order. Adults, join in this extensive hands-on class where you will learn to bake just like the professionals do. Class runs on Mon, Oct. 23, 6-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $220.

Adult Class - Tapas Tapas are a huge part of the social scene in Spain. Join in this hands-on class where you will learn to make a variety of Spanish Tapas. Each course will be paired with wine. Oct. 20, 5:30-9pm. Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $95.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken

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

Mustard and Summer Sausage Workshop-Redmond A safe home-canned mus-

tard and dried summer sausage at a hands-on workshop taught by OSU Extension Master Food Preservers. Class size is limited. The deadline for registration is Sunday, October 15. Oct. 18, 9amNoon. Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, Redmond. $15.

Youth Class - Empanadas Many countries

have their own spin on Empanadas. Have your child, age 7-17, join in this hands-on class where they will learn to make a variety of Empanadas and savory hand-pies. Oct. 21, 5:30-9pm.

Kindred Creative Kitchen, 2525 NE Twin Knolls Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-640-0350. kindredcreativekitchen@gmail.com. $50.

BEER + DRINK

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

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

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

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

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler

fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Happy Hour At the Bend Wine Bar, come in to

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

Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

Industry Day Mondays!!! Relax and let us

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

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

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

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

Live Music with Bella Cooper Join the rocking party for live music from local artist, Bella Cooper. Music starts at 6pm. Free and family friendly. Oct. 21, 6-8pm. Cascade Lakes Pub on Century, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-4998. info@cascadelakes.com. Free.

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

Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend.

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

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

Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Locals’ Night at WaypointBBC Locals’

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

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

Waypointbbc@gmail.com. Free.

Mathieu Raney Mathieu Raney is a musician,

singer and songwriter who is Influenced by rock and roll, Americana, and reggae. Oct. 21, 5-7pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Free.

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

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

Wine Tasting Every Third Thursday Our resident wine expert, David, will pour hand-selected wines from across Oregon and around the globe. He’ll introduce you to new grapes, producers and styles. He will help you select unique and exceptional wines from a continually rotating selection. Stop by anytime between 5-7p. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7pm.

West Coast Provisions, 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Bend 1595 Club - Historical Fencing Practices The Bend 1595 historical fencing

club holds weekly practices at the Masonic Hall, and welcomes curious folk who might want to try to swing a sword, fence a bit and see what the club is all about. First month is free, then sliding-scale dues. Visit website bend1595.com Tuesdays, 5:15-7pm. Through Nov. 21. Masonic Hall of Bend, 1036 NE 8th St., Bend. Contact: 541-241-6742. contact@ juniperswordplay.com.

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen

pints, each week featuring a different local brewery with your chance to win free SWAG. Specials from all the food trucks. Let’s kick the week off right! Mondays, 5-8pm. Through Dec. 18. River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

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

Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com.

Donations accepted.

Munich Mondays: $1 Off Liters Prost!

Bioidentical Hormone Relacement

Monday Night Football 6 big screen TVs. $3

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

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

Mystery Wine Flight Stop by any Thursday

until the end of the year and challenge your wine tasting skills with mystery flights. Guess 4 out of the 5 correctly and the flight is on the house!

Thursdays, 3-10pm. Through Dec. 28. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541527-4419. eqwine.wine@gmail.com. $20.

Pints for Polio Pub Walk Pints for

Polio Pub Walk returns! Fourteen pubs sponsor 6 oz. pours at various locations in the downtown, Galveston/Century Drive and Box Factory areas of town. Pick up a cup at the Deschutes Pub downtown. Sign up early and save $5. Oct. 21, 1-4pm. Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, bend. Contact: 541-954-1800. chris. raven@nationslending.com. $30-$35.

The Wine Workshop Series - A Tour of Italy “Wine Workshop Series” of wine educa-

tional classes with tastings. Oct. 20 join Chris Davis, owner of Estelle Imports to taste wines from all over Italy. This red-heavy class is perfect for fall. Class price is refunded with 2 bottle purchase at the event. Come before or stay after for dinner Oct. 20, 6-7pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-7280753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $20.

Free lecture given by Dr. Michelle K Jackson, ND. Learn about the benefits of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement, particularly for perimenopausal and menopausal women, although this information is beneficial for anyone interested in learning about the role of hormones in the body and their effects on health and wellness. Oct. 19, 6:15-7:30pm. Downtown Bend Public Library - Brooks Room, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-385-0775. office@ drjacksonnd.com. Free.

Cacao Ceremony, Breath-work and Embodied Movement Amanda Ramirez and

Ashley Grewe bring an immersive experience of breath-work, ceremonial cacao, embodied movement and connection. Come take a journey into the body and into your heart’s expression.

Bring a mat, 2 blankets, eye mask, journal and a mug. Oct. 22, 10am-1pm. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 424-477-8862. amanda.melati@gmail.com. $44.

Capoeira Capoeira is a dynamic expression of

Afro-Brazilian culture. It embodies the spirit of community, personal growth and liberation from social and personal constraints. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7-8:45pm. High Desert Martial Arts, 63056 Lower Meadow Dr. Ste. 120, Bend. Contact: 541678-3460. ucabend@gmail.com. $15.

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Connect With Your Spiritual Ancestors Crystal Bowls and Buffalo Drum Sound Bath Use the energy of October and immerse

Couples Massage Classes Learn to con-

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

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

live didgeridoo, crystal bowls, binaural beats, reiki, flutes, chimes and more! This Sound Bath is a profound journey, an opportunity to deeply relax, let go and bathe in live crystal bowl binaural music that blissfully soothes your mind, body, emotions and spirit! Sundays, 6:30-7:45pm. Unity Spiritual Community, 63645 Scenic Dr, Bend. Contact: 808887-0830. lisacswisher@gmail.com. $20.

Fall Body Love Cleanse Looking to reset,

join up with a guided Ayurvedic cleanse to wash away the toxic, leaving your mind, body and spirit cleaner, brighter and lighter. You will receive step-by-step guidance, a shopping list, mindfulness techniques and recipes to support you along the way. Wed, Oct. 18, 5-6pm and Tue, Oct. 24, 5-6pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 1841 NE Division Street #150, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $108.

Fall Thriving with Diabetes Education Series Synergy Health and Wellness hosts its

four-week Fall ADCES accredited “Thriving with Diabetes” class session. Classes are for Adult Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, individual diabetes education is also offered for those with Type I, Gestational diabetes and children. Covered by most insurance, Medicare, OHP. For more info visit https://www.synergyhealthbend.com/diabetes-education-program.html Saturdays, 9-11am.

Through Oct. 28. Synergy Health & Wellness, 361 NE Franklin Ave. Building C, Bend. Contact: 541323-3488. info@synergyhealthbend.com.

Fall Wellness Circle: Relax, Reset and Resonate Come nourish your mind, body and

spirit as we welcome in fall. You will receive 3 different wellness modalities (restorative yoga, network chiropractic entrainment, sound healing) that will help you drop more fully into your body and unwind deep patterns of stress.

Aromatherapy rollerballs, moon milk and fire pit ceremony. $185- Early bird before 10/16. $175 with code: FALL23 Oct. 21, 2-5:30pm. Location TBA, Location TBA, Location TBA. Contact: 312213-9834. info@trebledsouls.com.

stress and anxiety, find easy ways to create a life you love and hear stories from people about the change created with Access Bars and try Access Bars for free! Oct. 21, 9:39am-12:30pm. The Blissful Heart Hidden Garden, 105 NW Greeley Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-848-7608. jem@jenniferevemorey.com. Free.

Group Meditation Classes Join Amy

Kowalski LMT, Cht Tuesday evenings from 5:307pm for group meditation classes. Drop-ins are welcome. Call 541-330-0334 to reserve your spot today. Amy will guide participants into the present moment through centering breath work and attention to the body for grounding and relaxation. Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend.

Contact: 541-330-0334. info@hawthorncenter. com. $15.

Himalayan Kriya Yoga and Sound bath Come tap, shake, breath, stretch and re-

lease any stagnant energies or anxieties to prepare yourself for a deep journey of awareness inward through a sound bath. No prior yoga experience needed. All levels and though beliefs welcome. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Through Dec. 27. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend.

Contact: 808-783-0374. Kevin@soundshala. com. $20.

Introductory Aikido Course Join an 8-week aikido course starting Sep. 20. The course will cover the basic principles, movements, and arts of aikido. Learn to calm your mind, handle conflict peacefully, defend yourself proactively, and grow in confidence. Includes instruction in dojo etiquette, history, ukemi (rolling), and basic techniques. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Through Nov. 8. Oregon Ki Society, 20685 Carmen Loop, Suite 110, Bend. Contact: 541-350-7887. cfhc@hotmailcom. $100.

Men’s Wilderness Quest Unplug and

reset in the wild this fall. Two pro nature guides and two men’s coaches provide a safe and supported container to vision quest in the forest. The cold will be there to test campers and the fire there to warm them. Scholarships available. Direct message on social media @ mentorforthemasculine for more info. Thu, Oct. 19, Fri, Oct. 20 and Sat, Oct. 21. Bend. Contact: 210-332-7263. $950.

Mom and Baby Fitness Classes

Mommas bring your babies for fitness routines and stretches empowering your fitness journey during your first year postpartum. Learn bodyweight movements and techniques for proper core work for whole-body fitness. 6-week series, moms and babies age 6 weeks - 12 months.

Wednesdays, 10:45am-Noon Through June 19.

Free Spirit Yoga + Ninja + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

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Movement as Therapy Combining group psychotherapy with movement and dance. Lynne Herbert, LPC brings her 23 years of experience into this work, holding an intimate group, focused on exploring emotional and relational patterns, practicing new ways of being together. No movement experience necessary. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am.

Through Oct. 20. White Aspen Creative, 18707 SW Century Drive, Widgi Creek. Contact: 541-9487015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $400/series.

NAMI Connection Peer Support Group

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others, and the groups are led by trained leaders who’ve been there. Mondays, 7-9pm. Contact: 503-230-8009. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

NAMI Family Support Group NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences. Third Saturday of every month, 10-11:30am. Contact: 541-3160167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Overeaters Anonymous The fellowship

focuses on 12-step recovery from disordered eating. Meeting entrance is the door on Staats St. closest to Kansas St. If door is locked, please knock. For information, please contact Lorraine at 805-801-8212. Saturdays, 9-10am. Bend Church United Methodist, 680 NW Bond St, Bend. Free.

Paddle Strong A paddle boarding class

beautifully infused with fitness and yoga. Move at a gentle pace on your board as you balance the mind and body. Working on flexibility through movement and postures. Suitable for all skill levels. RSVP at juniperpreserve.com Sundays, 10-11am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend.

Pound- Rockout Workout and Soundbath An alternative vibe cardio jam session

inspired by the fun of playing drums. Become the music in this full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. After the workout, chill out to an amazing sound bath! Fri, Oct. 20, 5:30-6:30pm and Fri, Oct. 27, 5-6:30pm.

Still Water Yoga & Wellness, 1375 SE Wilson Ave. Suite 180, Bend. Contact: 775-339-8813. info@ stillwateryoga.org. $30.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based

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

SriPonya and BendFilm Recovery Movie Night: 4 Good Days Sober Monthly

Movie Night Screening with Panel with Lived Experience to Follow. Come for healing and connection. This month we feature, “4 Good Days” which is an emotional journey based on a true story of a mother/daughter journey of recovery from heroine addiction. Oct. 24, 6:30-9:30pm. Tin Pan Alley, Off Minnesota, between Thump and the Wine Shop, Bend. Contact: 541-408-0968. jennifer@sriponya.com. $15.

The Healing Circle The Healing Circle is a

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

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

The Vance Stance ® Fall 2023 Class Series Tired of being in pain? Not had lasting

Canadian folk-rock band The Great Lake Swimmers will perform on Oct. 27, 9pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub.

success with other efforts? Unhappy with the results of aging? Get to the root of why you are tight, crooked and standing and moving behind gravity, not in its flow. Learn to correct posture

and enhance mobility in a new class series.

Mondays, Noon-2pm and 6-8pm, Wednesdays, 6-8pm and Thursdays, Noon-2pm. Through Dec. 30. The Vance Bonner Studio, 21173 Sunburst Court, Bend. Contact: 541-330-9070. vancebonner@juno.com. $180.

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Group

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

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

Unity Event Awaking the Heart Learn different practices for clearing the heart chakra, activating Life Force and entering an inner world of joy and sweetness. For more information contact Clare Kubota at Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org 541-388-1569 Oct. 22, 1-2:30pm. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-388-1569. Clare@ UnityCentralOregon.org. $30.

Unity Event Self-Awareness Class Sev-

en weeks zoom class Oct 19 - Dec 7. Self-awareness is necessary for optimal balance and functioning in life. Realize the dimensions of self and the states of dimensions. For more information contact Clare Kubota at Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org 541-388-1569 Oct. 19, 5-7pm. Online Course, 50 SE Scott Street, Bend. Contact: 541388-1569. Clare@UnityCentralOregon.org. $75.

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

silent meditation of relaxed self-surrender to the Supreme Reality as the Divine Mother. Vedic meditation opens the ecstatic vibrations of the Goddess (“divine intoxication”) in the body spontaneously and without self effort. Email first to join! Fridays-Sundays, 7-8pm. Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Road, Bend.

Contact: vedaofbend@gmail.com. Donation/No One Turned Away.

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

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

Women’s Embodiment Circle These circles offer nourishing practices to melt away tension, move, nourish and deeply replenish.

Every Thursday evening you’re invited to drop inward and connect with your breath and the earth, in community. 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: 8084824212. meghan@ ambamethod.com. $22-$40.

World Peace Reiki Share Short meditation for world peace. Reiki practitioners share and receive energy. The Reiki curious will learn about and receive Reiki. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Pay at door, cash or Venmo. Host is Shanti Heart Janice. Third Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 847-340-4717. shantiwalking@gmail.com. $15 -$30.

Yoga Mama Classes Develop a yoga and

mindful practice that will build strength and flexibility and help balance out your emotions.

Reduce common “mom” tensions especially in the low back, neck, and shoulders, while increasing core strength and rebalancing your hips and pelvis. Learn Ayurvedic Yoga methods to reduce fatigue. 6-week series. Wednesdays, 5:306:45pm. Through Oct. 25. 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $125.

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yourself in a soul-stirring experience with crystal bowls and a powerful buffalo drum sound bath.

Sirah will lead a gentle meditation to protect and call forth any ancestors on the other side that have a message to give you. Oct. 19, 6:45pm.

Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 5416681716. sirahkreitzer@gmail.com. $22-$30.

Free Your Mind: Global Access Bars Day Free Event Discover how to reduce

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ocal Bendite Ian Carrick has been working as an organizer and artist in Deschutes County for years now, a career path he says was influenced by his world travels.

“I grew up in Bend, but it wasn't until I went and traveled to Indonesia that I was truly taken by the fact that singing is a piece of normal life in Indonesia and other parts of the world,” Carrick recalled. After returning from southeast Asia, Carrick began his work in cultural healing and local empowerment. To do so, he founded an Open Hub Singing Club that is welcome to all. As the club's leader, Carrick emphasizes the importance of unity through song. “Music knows no boundaries. Everyone has a birthright to sing and we’re trying to make a really inclusive singing space,” he shared.

One of the club's remarkable qualities is its ability to bring together people from all walks of life. “It’s a place where we practice the technology of belonging,” Carrick said. “Everything we teach here is taught by ear; we’re not a choir,” said Carrick. “We’ve been doing this for almost seven years now, supporting these beliefs.”

Beyond the joy of music, Carrick says the club can also be a therapeutic outlet for many. Research has long supported the idea that singing can reduce stress and anxiety while boosting overall well-being. Members often share heartwarming stories of how the club has helped them navigate life's challenges. “I would love to see singing become more embedded in our community and lifestyles,” Carrick said, “...it’s an incredibly useful tool.” The club's efforts and gatherings haven’t gone unnoticed. The club’s performance in 2019 showcased well-known songs as well as a translated piece traditionally sung in Hungarian. The club's upcoming event on Nov. 6 is sponsored by the Deschutes Public Library.

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The Art of Sound Healing

An interview with Kevin Kraft of Soundshala

By Nicole Vulcan 27 Mike Bowen

Kevin Kraft leads sound yoga and sound bath experiences in Central Oregon.

experience leaves you with more questions than answers because it's, it's tapping into new areas of space inside the body, mind, soul. There are experiences that are almost revealed by being exposed through sound and sometimes they can't even be answered with words.

SW: So for those of us who are the linear, concrete thinkers, I just want to know what is it. If you're telling someone about what you do in an elevator, how do you tell them about it?

much. It gets frustrated because it can't predict the sounds that will be coming next. So within a couple minutes, usually the human brain from a very active beta wave length state will begin to tire, slow down, AKA release. Let go, unwind.

So, within a couple minutes we're going from Beta, into Alpha and then hopefully into Theta. That's the place where our body thinks it's going to be asleep for the next eight to 10 hours and kickstarts all the restorative features. So

“Within a couple minutes we're going from Beta, into Alpha and then hopefully into Theta. That's the place where our body thinks it's going to be asleep for the next eight to 10 hours and kickstarts all the restorative features.”

—Kevin Kraft KK: Oh gosh. Hopefully we get stuck in the elevator! The best way is — and this is really how I got into this — is I was introduced to these gongs. These gongs, especially these symphonic gongs, are incredibly powerful. The gong is part of the class of instrument called the idiophone; an idiophone makes sounds onto itself. So the first strike against the gong is delivered by me but then the subsequent strikes are delivered by itself. So the vibrations are creating vibrations that are creating vibrations that are creating vibrations. The human mind doesn't like that very

they say, one hour of a sound bath is like three to four hours of deep sleep at night. The best analogy that I've heard that really resonates with me is, well, me, personally, I have a very overactive mind. Sometimes my mind controls me, and I don't control my mind and I think a lot of people struggle with an overactive mind. There’s so-called Life, a projector, or call it five or six projectors, playing on this screen of our life. This canvas of our life experience, what a sound bath, or what a gong bath does is slowly turn off one projector at a time.

So you're left with maybe one screen or

maybe nothing on that screen. What is it? When we are void of story or illusion or stress, anxiety, repetitive thought patterns that we know aren't serving us.

So, if we can declutter, relax, release, let go, what are we looking at? What is the authentic experience of who we are in that moment?

SW: It’s got me thinking — because you said it's kind of similar to a few hours of sleep — in your experience, with people that you've worked with, have those who experienced, less sound sleep in the night had more profound results?

KK: Definitely sound baths, gong baths are worth trying if you've experienced insomnia. I do want to give a bit of a warning. Sometimes gong baths can be extremely energizing, also. Energy producing. A lot of people think, oh, that's great. Well, sometimes you don't want a lot of energy if you want to sleep, or if you want to be calm. So sometimes it can be agitating, disturbing. It's not always a blissful experience, but a lot of people that do have trouble sleeping are often able to reset their pattern through a gong bath. And there, I would say, if you have any issues with that, give it a shot. It's definitely a natural way to adjust your sleep patterns.

—Listen to the podcast with Kevin Kraft on the Podcasts tab of bendsource.com.

Soundshala with Kevin Kraft soundshala.com

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everal weeks ago, Kevin Kraft, musician, sound healer and the author of the children’s book focused on mindfulness, “Ohmmmmmmm,” joined us on the Bend Don’t Break podcast, chatting not just about his work, but also giving us a demo of the sound baths he leads using gongs, harmoniums, flutes and more. It was an aural treat, and those interested in hearing an example of what a sound bath is like should head to our Podcasts tab of bendsource.com to give it a listen.

Here in print, we’ve transcribed some of our interview with Kraft.

Soundshala is a unique mindfulness, mindfulness curriculum, combining music breathwork movement and meditation aimed at helping achieve the mindful benefits of a sound yoga practice. This is evident in the soundscapes of voices, gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, drums and other instruments that help people relax and release deeply into balance. The below Q&A has been lightly edited for clarity.

Source Weekly: Tell us a little bit about what drew you to this work Kevin Kraft: It was originally a back injury back in 2005 that led me to yoga.

I had tried so many things — physical therapy, I even had those epidural shots in the back and nothing, nothing was working. And then someone gave me a Rodney Yee 20-minute VHS Back Care, yoga tape, and really, within seven to 10 days, I felt incredibly better. And from that point, I knew, I'm like, wow — at least for my body type, where I'm at — yoga will be a part of my life forever, so it started with the physical. But that led me to yoga philosophy, which led me into the music and the sound surrounding yoga, which led me to a chanting concert. And that — I'll never forget that day. There was something that happened… something palpable, sweetness in the air that I knew that I would — I was meant to take sounds to people.

SW: Can you describe the experience for people?

KK: It's really, first and foremost, a very individual experience. So it's very difficult for me to say what will happen inside of you? Except I have seen almost everything in the classes that I've offered over the last 15 to 18 years. I've seen laughter, I've seen tears, I've seen anger.

I've seen extreme bliss. I've seen frustration. I've seen kind of a connection with something timeless. Something along the lines above a past-life experience.

The energy and the vibrations of the music will interact with you with where you’re at, not only on a physical level, but on a mental, emotional, energetic level. So, the result of that is, is this experience — and oftentimes this

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on’t scoff at the ease of this recipe because it’s delicious and everyone is going to love it. Yes, for those of us who enjoy time in the kitchen, a simple Crockpot meal can feel like cheating but I’m urging you to shift your thinking. If your main dish can basically cook itself that leaves you more time to make a creative side or a fancy dessert. So now that your mind is open, let’s get going on this easy fall dish that you can toss in the slow cooker around lunchtime and have it be ready by the time everyone walks in the door after work and school.

When you’re choosing which pork chops to get, go for a thicker loin chop this time, either bone-in or boneless.

The boneless chops are the same meat as the rib-cut pork chop, but they have the bone and excess fat removed. It’s important to salt the pork before you cook it as it brings out the flavor of the meat, so don’t be afraid to sprinkle on a good amount of salt and pepper before you put the chops in the slow cooker.

Pork pairs well with fruits such as apples, peaches, plums, cranberries, figs, pears, dried cherries and apricots. In this recipe we use two of those: apples

and cranberries. You place the fruits on top of the pork and that’s it! As the slow cooking takes place the flavors meld together. You can use just apples or substitute other fruits for the apples and cranberries if you prefer. For example, peeled, chopped peaches and golden

Pork pairs well with fruits such as apples, peaches, plums, cranberries, figs, pears, dried cherries and apricots. raisins are a good combo. Or you might like plums and dried cherries. Just make sure to peel whatever fruit you use and cut it into small, bite-sized pieces.

You can adjust the seasonings to suit your own palate as well. Leave out the cayenne if you don’t like heat.

Replace the ginger and cinnamon with cardamom for something a little different. Or if there’s a combination of spices that you know you really like, use

that. You could even replace the brown sugar with honey or molasses and the cider vinegar with another vinegar or other acid such as lemon juice. I like the combination of the brown sugar and the cider vinegar with the spices I use, but you know by now I’m a proponent of experimenting with flavors to suit your own self, so have fun.

It's very easy to overcook pork, so to ensure tender, juicy chops, set your slow cooker on low heat. Do not cook on high or your pork will dry out and be tough. Also, check on the pork periodically after a few hours to make sure it’s not cooking too hot and too fast. Use a thermometer and make sure the internal temperature of the chops is at least 145 degrees. If it’s higher than that, turn the slower cooker off immediately and remove the chops. Pork needs to rest for three minutes before you cut into it. You can cover them in foil and keep them warm until ready to serve.

Serve these chops with apples and cranberries atop brown rice or alongside a baked sweet potato perhaps. Or they would also go well with polenta or orzo and maybe some braised collard greens. Yum.

Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Apples & Dried Cranberries Serves 4

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4 pork loin chops (about 2 pounds) Generous pinch of salt Pinch of pepper 6 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (or substitute golden raisins) • 2-4 apples, peeled & chopped (2 cups) Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.

Generously sprinkle chops with salt & pepper and place in cooker.

In a small bowl mix brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and cranberries. Spoon over pork in cooker; spread apples on top.

Cook on low heat for 4-4 ½ hours.

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A Celebrity Chef Takes Over the Walt Reilly’s Building Courtesy Brian Malarkey/Instagram

Brian Malarkey, Redmond teacher Dave Perdue and Guy Fieri.

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he space recently known as Walt Reilly’s is getting new life as a “hipster cowboy steakhouse.” According to the San Diego, California blog Sandiegoville, Brian Malarkey, a celebrity chef, bought the Walt Reilly’s building on Century Drive, and along with his brother, Palmer, plans to open it under the name Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge.

Deschutes County property records show that the building sold to Mom Hawkeye, LLC — a company registered to Brian Malarkey — for $4.1 million in August. The name Hawkeye and Huckleberry comes from a famous line uttered

by Val Kilmer in the movie “Tombstone,” according to Sandiegoville. The new space along Century Drive, according to the blog, is set to open in 2024 and will offer live music as well as food and libations.

Malarkey grew up on a ranch in Central Oregon, attended Redmond High School and later studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Portland before moving to Southern California, according to a bio on his website. Malarkey has created over 15 successful restaurant concepts, according to his website, and has appeared on numerous celebrity chef TV shows, including Bravo’s “Top Chef All-Stars” (Season 17), and as a judge on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.” Last week, on “Guy’s Grocery Games,” Malarkey invited his high school teacher from Redmond, Dave Perdue, to compete on the show.

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a Wrap SCREEN That’s A look back at the 2023 Bend Film Fest

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A portion of the Bend Film Festival staff cuts loose after another successful festival.

country with a film he’s the subject of was honestly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. He is one of the most fascinating and kindest humans I’ve spent time with. Being in his presence was like being in the same room as a living legend and I’m not sure I was cool enough for the honor.

From the overwhelming success of the opening night shorts program that instilled rapturous applause in the soldout Tower Theater, to the closing night party where all the guests of the festival danced between the joy of the weekend they had and the melancholy of saying goodbye, the 20th anniversary of the festival felt like its biggest year yet. But, as Lead Shorts Programmer, you shouldn’t take my word for it. Here’s what a few of our guests had to say: Tiger Ji: Writer/Director of “Death & Ramen” “It’s a rarity to find film festivals that extend such warmth and hospitality to

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filmmakers and Bend truly surpassed most of my previous festival experiences by a significant margin. While it may not be the biggest festival, it more than compensates with its intimate atmosphere and the sense that every filmmaker is genuinely looked after. Having our film “Death & Ramen” close out opening night was a delight. Selin and her team are the f**king best!”

Elisa Levine: Director of "Sweetheart Deal” and 2023 Bend Film Fest Juror “After an unforgettable experience playing my feature documentary at Bend Film last year, I had the privilege of returning this year as a juror (Documentary Shorts) with the fantastic Nekisa Cooper and Michael Workman. The top-notch programming did make it difficult to choose award winners, as all of the films were wonderful. The care and love that the Bend Film programmers, staff and volunteers put into creating a

magical and welcoming experience for filmmakers and audience members alike is unparalleled. I love Bend Film!”

Emma Suits: 2023 Fest Juror and Theatrical Distribution coordinator for NEON “Big kudos to the festival’s programming team for squeezing a solar eclipse into this year’s lineup.”

Tara Jayn: Producer of “Miss Brown” “The town is absolutely beautiful and so welcoming; every single film I’ve seen has been outstanding and the questions from the local attendees at the Q&As have been so thoughtful; the kind of questions you always hope you’ll get. As a whole, this experience has been wonderful and the inspiration I needed to dive back into work when I get home.”

As glowing as those few reviews are, I think it’s Bend Film’s own Selin Sevinc that captures those ineffable words I was unable to find at the top of the article. “To call this year’s fest unforgettable falls short,” says Sevinc. “I was so moved by the gratitude I saw throughout the weekend. I’m so intensely involved in the planning phase for so long that when the festival begins and I connect with filmmakers and audiences, it always hits me by surprise that what we’re doing nurtures people’s souls and they come away from the experience exhilarated, inspired and overjoyed. I’m stunned that we are able to do something so big and important. I should take a moment to rest now, but I honestly can’t wait for the next fest already.

I’m thankful beyond words.”

— Some quotes edited for space.

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here’s something impossible to explain about the magic of a film festival, and while watching movies with the artists who made them is part of it, it comes down to the personal moments even more. Every year I say something along the lines of, “Oh, this was by far the best year,” but I can’t be blamed for hyperbole if the festival does indeed keep improving with each passing year.

From Selin Sevinc’s expert festival curation, Christina Rosetti's tireless and inspiring logistics and operations direction, Elise Furgurson’s endlessly inventive design and branding, Doone Williams’ innovative music video program, RJ Quiris and his awe inspiring ambassadorship to the guests of the Fest, to Todd Looby for making the bones strong and the heart healthy and to Todd Leiser, Robert Marquez, Frank Groundwater, Gary Loddo, Greg Babush, Alexandria, Sage, Jayna, Eight, Stephanie and the board members, endless volunteers and special experts that made each day of the festival run like a dream…the team executed a film festival with precision. I know I’m forgetting so many people that were so integral to the running of this weekend, but I’m not sure my brain is back in working order yet.

I spent most of the festival as a floater, just filling pockets of space where I was needed. A majority of the time I was in the HUB at Scalehouse Gallery, leading anyone who came in to where they needed to go. Doing that led me to the most remarkable moment I had across the entire weekend: meeting and grabbing a coffee with Chuck Dickerson, the subject of the documentary “The Orchestra Chuck Built” and founder, conductor and artistic director of ICYOLA, the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles. Talking to Dickerson about conducting and traveling around the

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Bat Appreciation Month borrows some bat-cool from Halloween

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Local plant shop to produce a creative retelling of a cult classic John Kish

“Little Shop of Horrors” will run Oct. 20-Nov.11.

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“People are using these k oo br more and more for bats, ta Es so we have our one tower here, but Oregon is hoping to build a network of these towers to track where bats are moving,” added Rose.

For a long time, spotted bats were unknown in Oregon — until the 1970s. They have a low frequency echolocation call and fly high, compared to other bats in the region. These bats have pinkish, large ears, white bellies and white spots on a black back. “We’ve been learning through the Audible Bat Project that there are more spotted bats around than we originally thought,” said Rose.

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Both the spotted and pallid bats are vesper or nocturnal species. Whereas, spotted bats have small teeth and are relatively easy to handle, the pale-colored pallid bats have large sharp teeth that can bite through a leather glove.

“Pallid bats specialize in eating larger insects and invertebrates, feeding on scorpions and grasshoppers by swooping down and grasping insects on the ground, which is their preferred

method of hunting, and sometimes crawling on the ground,” said Rose.

Though the echolocations of pallid bats are difficult to hear, at maternity sites researchers have found that mother bats returning to their pups make unique social calls which are audible to humans; A mist-netted hoary bat.

hence, enabling volunteers to locate these maternity colonies.

There are 15 species of bats in Oregon and all are insect or invertebrate eaters. Bats are also the only flying mammal; flying squirrels are gliders and not capable of true flight. In addition, bats roost in a variety of locations: caves, old barns, cliff faces and beneath the peeling bark on old-growth trees. Capable of speeds up to 20 to 30 mph, they dip and dive through the air using echolocation to locate prey. Hoary bats are one species that migrates south in winter.

“Bats absolutely perform critical ecosystem services that are of great monetary value to humans, but I don't like having to resort to that argument when advocating for bat conservation and bat-friendly management decisions,” said Link Olson, University of Alaska Museum, curator of mammals, and former Madras resident who studied bats in the region. “Bats have their own incalculable intrinsic value, period.

And they have an awful lot to teach us if we're smart enough to pay attention.”

This Halloween, be aware of bats in your neighborhood, and not just the ones ringing your doorbell.

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omewhere That’s Green is an ideal destination for those in search of unique and stunning plants. Stepping through the door, one can always find the shelves adorned with succulents, and botanical varieties displayed in pots. This beautiful shop tucked on Second Street and Greenwood Avenue also holds a theater space, The Greenhouse Cabaret. It’s within this theater that a dedicated cast and crew prepare to bring a cult musical to life.

"Little Shop of Horrors," the quirky and darkly comic tale of a man-eating plant, is set to captivate audiences in an intimate production that director/producer John Kish promises will be a riot.

“This is the musical that inspired my plant shop,” said Kish, who also founded Somewhere That’s Green, said. “It was theater, it was plants, and then years later here we are,” Kish said with a laugh.

Kish also spoke with great enthusiasm about their approach to the production.

“Our approach is based on immersing our audience in the production and in the story. I have to say I’m most excited about getting to recreate this play. It’s been done so many times, but we can still color it our own way,” Kish said.

Audience members will feel up close and personal with the characters. “We’re keeping with the nostalgia but leaning into the horror aspect and placing more attention on the psyche of these characters,” Kish shared. As the curtain rises on Friday, Oct. 20, expect a night of laughter, suspense and pure entertainment.

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nspired by all things batty leading up to Halloween, chiropterologists (“studier of creature with winged hands”) utilize the popularity of “spooky bats,” vampires, Batman, and Batwoman with trick-or-treaters to inspire and educate people about reallife bats, proclaiming October to be Bat Appreciation Month. The last week of October is also Bat Week, an international celebration of all things batty.

Locally, Oregon State University-Cascades is home to the Northwest Bat Hub, a center for the coordination of resources and research by a collaboration of interagency partners to better understand the regional populations and issues associated with bat populations — especially the impacts of white-nosed syndrome, a deadly virus to bats which had been documented in the eastern U.S. A bat-monitoring project using passive wildlife recorders was developed in Oregon and Washington mostly by the Forest Service, with Tom Rodhouse with the National Park Service helping to develop that project. “Tom realized a greater need for a centralized body to help guide everybody that wanted to contribute to this effort,” said Sara Rose, assistant Bat Hub coordinator. “So, in 2016 the NPS and OSU got together to form the Northwest Bat Hub – a center of gravity for interagency collaboration for bat monitoring in the Pacific Northwest.”

Additionally, the Audible Bat Project is a citizen-science endeavor that trains volunteers (and staff) to listen for audible bat sounds – basically the bats’ echolocation calls as they navigate – which focuses on two primary species: Spotted bats and pallid bats; both are Oregon Conservation Strategy Species.

“This is a multi-state and multi-method approach which has citizen scientists that can go do individual surveys, or they can come out with me to do group surveys,” added Rose. “We also have our field crews and agency partners doing surveys focused on these two species.” ab OSU-Cascades has ro ok also recently installed a Motus (Motus Wildlife Tracking System) tower atop Tykeson Hall. “These towers historically were installed to monitor the movement of birds,” said Rose. That technology has found its way to bats; mist-netted bats have a tiny PIT tag (Passive Integrated Transponder) implanted between their shoulder

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uditors under former Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan failed to maintain the public trust when their boss moonlighted for a cannabis company amid an audit about marijuana regulation, an Oregon Department of Justice review has concluded.

The report, released on Oct. 11, recommends that the state temporarily remove the audit linked to the rapid downfall of Fagan from its website and review it. Fagan resigned in May after Willamette Week reported she had a $10,000-per-month consulting contract with Veriede Holding LLC, an affiliate of the La Mota cannabis dispensary chain. icle on hr At Fagan’s urging, secretary of state auditors interviewed La Mota representatives as part of an audit of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission’s marijuana regulation, the review said. The Oregon Department of Justice hired California-based Sjoberg Evashenk Consulting – an expert in audits – to complete the outside review after Gov. Tina Kotek requested an outside examination.

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said in a letter to Kotek that was released Wednesday that the Secretary of State’s Office needs to review the audit to help regain the public’s trust.

Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade, appointed to replace Fagan, said in a statement she will reevaluate the evidence in the audit and based on its results, may take additional action.

“The report reaffirms what we all know to be true: former Secretary Shemia Fagan’s actions compromised public trust in the audit,” Griffin-Valade said. “In auditing we call this a ‘threat to independence in appearance.’”

The audit called for the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to update marijuana regulations to encourage growth in the industry and ensure equitable opportunities for various communities.

Until the review is finished, Griffin-Valade will not decide to remove the audit from the website, said Laura Kerns, a spokesperson for the office.

The secretary of state earns $77,000 a year and with a staff of more than 200 employees, oversees elections, audits of state agencies and business filings for Oregonians.

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Independent review: Secretary of State auditors failed to safeguard against Fagan’s moonlighting In a statement, Kotek said she has confidence in Griffin-Valade, a former Multnomah County auditor, and her plans to review the case and restore trust in the office.

“I expect that this report will inform her ongoing efforts to make certain that Oregon’s audits are objective, independent and meet professional standards,” Kotek said.

Review’s findings The review didn’t find evidence that Fagan or her consulting work influenced the outcome and findings of the audit. But it did find that auditors did not take her conflict seriously enough or consider the impact it would have on the perception of their independence, which is key for the public’s trust.

Fagan recused herself from the audit, but that wasn’t enough, the review concluded.

“When the circumstances surrounding former Secretary Fagan’s recusal and resignation became known to the Division of Audits, it did not take sufficient steps to identify and assess threats to (its) independence,” the review said.

The audits team should have taken steps to ensure public trust in the audit, such as adding audit reviewers or obtaining more evidence to bolster the findings and show the work was accurate and balanced, the review said.

The audit team considered the conflict of Fagan’s consulting on individual auditors and the team, but failed to consider its impact on the organization’s reputation. “The SOS Division of Audits did not fully vet the situation to evaluate whether the independence threat at the organization level was acceptable or not,” the review said.

The Oregon Department of Justice paid the company $88,000 for the review, with hourly rates that range from $130 to $255, a spokesperson said.

The political saga isn’t over yet.

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission has two pending cases: one on Fagan’s consulting contract and another on her travel and whether she improperly brought family members on trips or double-dipped into her campaign fund and the state.

—This story originally appeared in the Oregon Capital Chronicle, and is reprinted under a Creative Commons license.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I'm not enamored of Shakespeare's work. Though I enjoy his creative use of language, his worldview isn't appealing or interesting. The people in his stories don't resonate with me, and their problems don't feel realistic. If I want to commune with multi-faceted characters dealing with fascinating dilemmas, I turn to French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799– 1850). I feel a kinship with his complex, nuanced understanding of human nature. Please note I am not asserting that Shakespeare is bad and Balzac is good. I'm merely stating the nature of my subjective personal tastes. Now I invite you to do what I have done here: In the coming weeks, stand up unflinchingly for your subjective personal tastes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As much as I love logic and champion rational thinking, I'm granting you an exemption from their iron-grip supremacy in the coming weeks. To understand what's transpiring and to respond with intelligence, you must partly transcend logic and reason. They will not be sufficient guides as you wrestle with the Great Riddles that will be visiting. In a few weeks, you will be justified in quoting ancient Roman author Tertullian, who said the following about his religion, Christianity: "It is true because it is impossible."

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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As a Sun-conjunct-Uranus person, I am fond of hyperbole and outrageousness. "Outlandish" is one of my middle names. My Burning Man moniker is "Friendly Shocker," and in my pagan community, I’m known as Irreverend Robbie. So take that into consideration when I suggest you meditate on Oscar Wilde's assertions that "all great ideas are dangerous" and "an idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea." Oscar and I don't mean that interesting possibilities must be a risk to one's health or safety. Rather, we're suggesting they are probably inconvenient for one's dogmas, habits, and comfort zones. I hope you will favor such disruptors in the coming days.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Some people might feel they have achieved the peak of luxury if they find themselves sipping Moët & Chandon Imperial Vintage Champagne while lounging on a leather and diamond-encrusted PlumeBlanche sofa on a hand-knotted Agra wool rug aboard a 130-foot-long Sunseeker yacht. But I suspect you will be thoroughly pleased with the subtler forms of luxury that are possible for you these days. Like what? Like surges of appreciation and acknowledgment for your good work. Like growing connections with influences that will interest you and help you in the future. Like the emotional riches that come from acting with integrity and excellence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There are over 20 solutions to the riddle your higher mind is now contemplating. Several of them are smart intellectually but not emotionally intelligent. Others make sense from a selfish perspective but would be less than a blessing for some people in your life. Then there are a few solutions that might technically be effective but wouldn’t be much fun. I estimate there may only be two or three answers that would be intellectually and emotionally intelligent, would be of service not only to you but also to others, and would generate productive fun.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Naturalist John Muir didn't like the word "hiking." He believed people ought to saunter through the wilderness, not hike. "Hiking" implies straight-ahead, no-nonsense, purposeful movement, whereas "sauntering" is about wandering around, being reverent towards one's surroundings, and getting willingly distracted by where one's curiosity leads. I suggest you favor the sauntering approach in the coming weeks—not just in nature but in every area of your life. You're best suited for exploring, gallivanting, and meandering.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): JooHee Yoon is an illustrator and designer. She says, “So much of artmaking is getting to know yourself through the creative process, of making mistakes and going down rabbit holes of research and experimentation that sometimes work out—and sometimes don’t.” She adds, “The failures are just as important as the successes.” I would extend this wisdom, applying it to how we create our personalities and lives. I hope you will keep it in mind as you improvise, experiment with, and transform yourself in the coming weeks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sometimes, we droop and shrivel in the face of a challenge that dares us to grow stronger and smarter. Sometimes, we try our best to handle a pivotal riddle with aplomb but fall short. Neither of these two scenarios will be in play for you during the coming months. I believe you will tap into reserves of hidden power you didn’t realize you had access to. You will summon bold, innovative responses to tantalizing mysteries. I predict you will accomplish creative triumphs that may have once seemed beyond your capacities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gemini novelist Meg Wolitzer suggests that "one of the goals of life is to be comfortable in your own skin and in your own bed and on your own land." I suspect you won't achieve that goal in the coming weeks, but you will lay the foundation for achieving that goal. You will figure out precisely what you need in order to feel at home in the world, and you will formulate plans to make that happen. Be patient with yourself, dear Gemini. Be extra tender, kind, and accommodating. Your golden hour will come.

CANCER (June 21July 22): Some astrologers say you Crabs are averse to adventure, preferring to loll in your comfort zones and entertain dreamy fantasies.

As evidence that this is not always true, I direct your attention to a great Cancerian adventurer, the traveling chef Anthony Bourdain. In the coming weeks, I hope you will be inspired by these Bourdain quotes: 1. "If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Open your mind, get up off the couch, move."

2. “What a great way to live, if you could always do things that interest you, and do them with people who interest you." 3. "The more I become aware of, the more I realize how relatively little I know, how much more there is to learn. Maybe that's enlightenment enough—to know there is no final resting place of the mind." 4. “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Author Iain S. Thomas writes, "The universe is desperately trying to move you into the only spot that truly belongs to you—a space that only you can stand in. It is up to you to decide every day whether you are moving towards or away from that spot." His ideas overlap with principles I expound in my book Pronoia Is the Antidote for Paranoia: How the Whole World Is Conspiring to Shower You with Blessings. There I propose that life often works to help dissolve your ignorance and liberate you from your suffering. I hypothesize that you are continually being given opportunities to grow smarter and wilder and kinder. In the coming weeks, everything I've described here will be especially apropos to you.

All of creation will be maneuvering you in the direction of feeling intensely at home with your best self. Cooperate, please!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): "Never do anything that others can do for you," said Virgo novelist Agatha Christie. That's not a very Virgo-like attitude, is it? Many astrologers would say that of all the zodiac’s signs, your tribe is the most eager to serve others but not aggressively seek the service of others on your behalf. But I suspect this dynamic could change in the coming weeks. Amazingly, cosmic rhythms will conspire to bring you more help and support than you're accustomed to. My advice: Welcome it. Gather it in with gusto.

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THE MEDICINE CABINET WITHIN HOLISTIC MEDICINE AND YOUR POWER TO BE WELL

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ow is your sleep? Are you able to fall asleep easily? Having any difficulty staying asleep throughout the night? Do you feel rested when you wake up in the morning?

These are questions I always ask patients when learning about their health history and find that the answers are important and guiding for determining priorities in the trajectory of care. It is very interesting how this question often opens a larger discussion that can lead to sources of stress or worry in a person’s life, as well as deeper insights into one’s level of vitality or well-being.

Many reasons exist for poor sleep, some mental/emotional as well as many physiological explanations, and there is a wide spectrum of severity for sleep disturbance or insomnia.

The bottom line is the same though — if an individual is not getting restful and rejuvenating sleep most of the time, it will invariably lead to negative impacts on health over time.

When we reach deep and restful states of sleep our bodies and brains are allowed to slow down. This creates a state when much repair and rejuvenation is possible. During sleep the pituitary gland releases growth hormone, and other important hormonal shifts occur that are important for the health of our brains, including memory and cognitive function. While we sleep our bodies have an opportunity for cellular regeneration, to repair damaged tissue, support healthy growth and to support a balanced and vital immune system.

And of course, it allows us to feel rested and vibrant the next day.

One common physical cause of poor sleep, sleep apnea, is known to contribute to a host of potentially serious health conditions. High cholesterol and blood pressure, blood sugar dysregulation, weight gain and ultimately cardiovascular problems can all develop from this cause of poor sleep. While these conditions are often managed by medications, I have found that by addressing the underlying causes and restoring restful sleep, these metabolic issues will commonly begin to correct themselves.

Sleep studies are available through local clinics, and there are also reputable companies that supply gear to perform at-home sleep studies, to determine what is going on throughout a night of sleep. There are also newer

devices and apps that will allow some useful biofeedback of how well one is sleeping.

Feedback from individuals in my practice suggests that stress, anxiety and a general sense of overwhelm are the most common reasons for poor or disturbed sleep. The contributing reasons for this are endemic in our culture, and to remedy these factors requires a close and honest assessment of how we are moving through our lives. If deep sleep means that the brain is literally allowed to slow down, it makes sense that slowing ourselves down before bed is a necessary part of the program.

While there are a multitude of amino acids and herbal formulations, homeopathics and prescriptive medications to help with sleep, there are also some simple self-care recommendations that everyone can implement.

These can be surprisingly helpful for improving the quality of sleep.

• Exercise — getting at least 20 minutes of exercise at the beginning of the day can help sleep at the end of the day.

• Diet — don’t eat late into the evening, as you should not still be digesting when trying to fall asleep.

Caffeine should only be consumed at the beginning of the day, and be careful with sugar and alcohol intake at night as this can throw off insulin and cortisol levels, compromising restful sleep.

• Consider the hour before bedtime the wind-down period — let your brain and nervous system know it’s time to slow down. Put away the phone, turn off the television and take time to just relax and rest.

News or upsetting media is a sure way to prevent restful sleep.

• Dim the lights and put on some relaxing music.

• Ever had an Epsom salt bath? The magnesium absorbed is a great way to relax the muscles and nervous system and set the stage for a good night’s rest.

• If repetitive thoughts or worry keep you up, try a journaling download — write everything down and “empty” your mind before lying down for the night.

-Joshua Phillips, ND is the director at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center in Bend.

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The concept of “timing the market” in real estate is one that many attempt, but few succeed in. The Bend real estate market is no exception. Numerous factors make it incredibly challenging to predict and capitalize on market fluctuations. What is a good time to buy for one buyer may be a bad time for another buyer and vice versa.

Bend’s market experiences significant seasonal fluctuations. Spring and summer often bring an upsurge in buying activity due to favorable weather, while winter months tend to see a slowdown. Buyers who aim to time their purchases to secure a better deal might find themselves constrained by these patterns. Very few people put their homes on the market during the busy holiday season, and even some pull their homes off the market during this time. too.

The market is also influenced by broader economic factors. Growth in the tech industry, as well as changes in employment rates and wages, can affect the demand for supply. Buyers cannot always anticipate these macroeconomic changes. Mortgage interest rates also play a pivotal role in determining affordability.

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end has grown from a Northwest tourist destination to a surprisingly well-known destination throughout the country. The casual, outdoor lifestyle, fun and warm community, with a growing tech industry, has become a sought-after destination for real estate buyers. The real estate market is diverse, attracting buyers with unique financial situations and life plans. Here we delve into the complexities of the Bend real estate market and why “timing the market” is a challenging endeavor.

The Bend market is a microcosm of the broader real estate world, with buyers spanning a wide spectrum of financial situations. Some buyers come to the table with substantial savings, excellent credit scores and a clear path to securing their dream homes. Others might be first-time homebuyers navigating a market where prices have appreciated quickly over the years, and this has posed some challenges.

For the former group, acquiring a property might be relatively straightforward. However, the latter group may face hurdles in accumulating a significant down payment and qualifying for mortgages. These financial discrepancies make it clear that not everyone is in the same financial “boat.” This is where I highly suggest people start a conversation with a local lender to see what the actual requirements are, as loan programs are constantly changing and evolving.

One of the factors that differentiate buyers in Bend (and everywhere else) is their life plans and goals. For some, Bend is the ideal place to settle down and raise a family, leading them to search for spacious homes in

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