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Our feature this week shares the story of the first Bend man detained by ICE under the current administration and his arduous experience within the system. His family fought for his freedom, finally winning after a lengthy battle. In other news, the Bend-La Pine School District implemented its cell phone ban this month. We hear from students and teachers about how it’s going. A concert featuring three local musicians is raising money for the Open Arts Center and some tips on where to view winter waterfowl. In Chow, a mouthwatering review about artisan pastries, plus the Luscious Supper Club. —Managing Editor, Nic Moye

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OPINION The Public Wasn’t Willing to Flock Around Bendites came out against Flock cameras and potentially problematic surveillance

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irst it was the invitation to the public to add their personal surveillance cameras to the network of cameras that can be automatically (or manually) accessed by law enforcement. Then it was red light cameras. And this summer, police in Bend added yet another tool ostensibly meant to monitor criminal behavior: Flock cameras installed along the highway. At each of these junctures we’ve understood the reason why cops might want to use the tools, while also worrying about seeing the data being used for something beyond tracking criminal behavior. Plenty of information was already circulating about how the data from Flock cameras, specifically, could easily be accessed by the public. That’s troublesome, and so is the notion of seeing the data accessed by federal agents aiming to use it for immigration purposes, or even simply to track the movements of “enemies of the state” — a term often thrown out by this current administration to reference everyone from activists to journalists. It might have sounded unhinged just a few short years ago to express worry about how the federal government may be monitoring the general population, but it isn’t now. We are living in a time when the president and the members of the Cabinet are routinely violating privacy norms. This very week, the administration would have you believe that the American citizen killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was a dangerous terrorist.

Given these and other recent events, it is not unwarranted to be concerned about how surveillance could be misused here in Oregon. Event though we live in a sanctuary state where local law enforcement is barred from cooperating with immigration officials, it seems like a very real problem. Individually, we may not have a lot of recourse when it comes to resisting an administration that is pushing the boundaries of the rule of law — but the very least we can do is avoid creating large data troves which have the very real potential for misuse. This week, the Bend City Council heard the message shared by us and other members of the public: If we can’t guarantee private data stays private, we should get rid of the system collecting it. Bend Police say the cameras have been helpful in apprehending criminals. They and the Council both said they’d consider exploring another type of camera that doesn’t come with the same privacy concerns. If indeed the police want more cameras, then much more research is needed to ensure the system will be secure. This editorial board has been saying since the City of Bend first began to implement more surveillance operations: This will have unintended consequences. This past week, in the case of the Flock cameras, it appears the City has heard the message: This is not the time to flock around and find out.

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because they couldn’t afford a pair of work boots or a license fee. As participant Rudy Stalford recently noted, “The struggle is what sends us back.” We have a bipartisan, proven model that replaces that struggle with a paycheck. It is a fiscal and moral failure to let this program die over a fraction of a cent. —Mike Zapp

HOPE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

I would like to say how grateful I was to open The Source and read Wally Hofmann’s hope-filled article about the Shepherd’s House Men’s Recovery Center (“Stitches of Hope” Dec. 31). Too often we read discouraging and tragic news about the state of homelessness in our community, but Wally reports that this is not the whole story. It is clear from the redemptive mission, purposeful projects, and devoted people at the Shepherd’s House that there is grace and hope for those who are in need of recovery and another shot at life. I feel inspired to give more of my time and money to organizations like Shepherd’s House that are making a real, hopeful difference — and I hope others in our generous community feel the same inspiration. —Allie Serna

ENGAGING WITH THE YOUNGER GENERATION

When I attended a Janelle Bynum town hall meeting in 2025, the audience for the opportunity to meet with our U.S. congresswoman was substantial, and yet what I saw was a sea of gray-haired people. Someone else in the audience noted this audience demographic to Ms. Bynum, and she responded that the demographic — the visual — was the same within U.S. congress chambers. At age 56, she is one of the youngest congressional representatives, she said. I see the same sea of older people when I attend services at my friend’s church over the holidays. I’m not religious, but I went for the singing and was pleasantly rewarded by the minister’s uplifting and hopeful message, one

that emphasized community. Don’t get me wrong! There’s nothing wrong with gray hair or “older people” — I’m one of them! But where — at these community events — were the young people? As we begin this new year, the question — how do we engage the younger generation in our governments and in our communities? — seems critical to me. Perhaps it is just my own young adult kids who act detached and indifferent about voting, their “we the people” governments, education, or community. But based on my sampling (small as they may be) of community events I’ve attended, this observation is consistent. I recently went to the Tower Theatre for a talk by Kilii Yuyan, a National Geographic photographer who presented stories of indigenous communities — their long-cultivated knowledge and practices that, if acknowledged, could go a long way in restoring our planet’s health. In a conversation with him after the program, we touched upon how in the indigenous communities and cultures multi-generational dialogue, problem-solving, and interactions are pivotal to solutions: the elders share their knowledge and wisdom, and the multi-generational communities work together to ensure survival and a healthy and sustainable future for all. I know that part of the challenge we face in our culture, when developing connection across generations, is that there is no formal rite of passage into adulthood. Sure, young adults get to drink when they’re 21 or

drive when they’re 18, but these are privileges. What are the formal responsibilities, the place in community, the chance to earn respect in the eyes of elders, the opportunity to have a voice and a dialogue with elders — that a young person in our culture encounters? What can we — the parents and elders of this wonderful community — do to create more hope, engagement and opportunities for our young people? If we do not listen to or hear their voices, their ideas, their observations, hopes, and thoughts, they cannot help in shaping their own future and we waste a valuable resource. How do we create a vibrant, multi-generationally engaged and active community? I see some mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles connecting and interacting with young adults successfully — at least based on social media images! Please share your insights, your approach, your secrets! —Tomoko Harada Ferguson

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After reading the Source’s article on “Budget Cuts Threaten Oregon Program for Helping People Get Jobs After Prison” by Danielle Dawson and Wesley Vaughan on Dec. 23, 2025, I found out that ultimately, this is a problem of prioritization, not spending. When we treat reentry support as a “cost to be cut” rather than a long-term investment, we ignore the reality of human life and fiscal responsibility. A person is not a short-term line item; they are a longterm investment in our state’s economy and public safety. By refusing to spend a fraction of a cent today, we are choosing to pay the full price of failure tomorrow. Oregon’s legislative “budget casualties” often go unnoticed, but the failure to fund the WorkSource Oregon Reentry program is a mistake we will all pay for. Simply said, this was caused when the federal government passed the recent tax and spending package (H.R. 1) in July 2025. It slashed federal funding for the Oregon Health Plan and SNAP by an estimated $15 billion over the next decade. Because Oregon constitutionally cannot run a deficit and Oregon’s tax code is automatically tied to the federal tax code, the state is now in a “scramble” to find those billions or cut programs like WorkSource. Currently, our state spends $2.59 billion every two years on corrections. Yet, lawmakers recently failed to secure $3 million to keep a program alive that actually stops people from going back to prison. To put that in perspective, the $6,000 it takes to turn a former inmate into a licensed truck driver represents roughly two ten-thousandths of one percent of the corrections budget. If the state’s prison budget were a $1,000 bill, we are arguing over one-quarter of a penny. The math is simple: it costs us $79,700 a year to keep someone in a cell. It costs $6,000 once to give them a career. When we cut these programs, we aren’t “saving money,” we are ensuring that the $2.59 billion “spigot” stays wide open as people return to the system

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CO Gives Shines a Light on Local Generosity

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The Central Oregon Gives campaign raised $900,000 for local nonprofits in 2025. About 80 nonprofits participated in the annual, online event, which is managed by the Lay It Out Foundation, the nonprofit branch of Lay It Out, Inc. which is the publisher of the Source. More than 2,000 donors contributed. Dozens of sponsors provided weekly incentives for donors who gave $25 or more. Saving Grace was the overall top fundraiser, earning a $15,000 bonus. Other top recipients include Destination Rehab, United Way, Street Dog Hero and BendFilm which all received an additional $2,500.

Olney Avenue Construction Update Workers for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway plan to return to Bend this month to finish work on Olney Avenue. The road remains closed east of Wall Street to Second Street. BNSF workers are behind schedule after being reassigned to Washington for emergency flooding. Railroad flashing lights and gate arms need to be installed before Olney Avenue can fully reopen. The City of Bend hopes to reopen the road sometime in February but may need to close it again in April for two weeks for final paving and striping, —Nic Moye

1,100 —An estimation of the number of people detained by ICE in Oregon in 2025.

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Ian Cranston Posts Bail, Out of Jail

Cranston, whose convictions related to the shooting death of Barry Washington, Jr. were overturned in December, has served four years of a 10-year sentence; Washington’s mother: “I will never forgive you.” By Peter Madsen

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an Cranston has been released from Deschutes County Jail, having posted 10% of his $500,000 bail, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Cranston, 31, had appeared virtually at a motion for release hearing at Deschutes County Circuit Court Monday morning, where the bail amount and conditions of his release were discussed. The court will likely set future dates for a Cranston’s re-trial in the 2021 shooting death of Barry Washington Jr in the coming weeks, the DA’s Office said. Cranston’s 2022 conviction of manslaughter in the first and second degrees and other felonies stemming from the Sept. 19, 2021, shooting death of Barry Washington Jr. were overturned by the Oregon Court of Appeals on Oct. 29, owing to a procedural error, the Source reported. In its appeal, Cranston’s defense argued that the jury should have been informed that a person does not have the duty to retreat before using deadly force in self-defense in Oregon. As she did during the jury trial, Circuit Judge Beth Bagley presided over the release hearing. Conditions of Cranston’s release include not using, possessing or purchasing any firearms, ammunition or alcohol. He is prohibited from entering any place where alcohol is the chief item for sale. Additionally, he is not allowed within 150 feet of a downtown Bend club (outside of which the shooting happened) nor is he allowed to contact the surviving members of Washington’s family. Cranston will likely face a new trial, yet he won’t be re-charged with murder of the second degree, of which a jury acquitted him during his initial conviction on Nov. 16, 2022 (that would be double jeopardy.) He could face the same initial charges of first- and second-degree manslaughter, first-degree assault and to a count of unlawful use of a weapon. Cranston had already spent about four years in custody. On Dec. 23, he was transferred to the Deschutes County Jail from the Snake River Correctional Facility near Ontario, Oregon, where he’d previously been serving his 10-year sentence. On Sept. 19, 2021, Cranston, who was 27 at the time and living in Redmond, was drinking with his fiancee at a club in downtown Bend. Cranston had a permit to carry a concealed firearm and was carrying a handgun. A dispute broke out regarding attention that Washington, 22, was allegedly paying Cranston’s partner. Outside the club, Washington, who had recently moved to Bend from the Bay Area, punched Cranston twice, after which Cranston shot Washington once in the torso, killing him. The shooting death of Washington, who was unarmed and is Black (Cranston is white), came during a national movement of racial justice protests stemming from the 2020 death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis. At the release hearing, Cranston, appeared remotely, wore a jail-issued black V-neck tee. His hair was longer than during his original trial appearances, and he’d since regrown a beard. Both Cranston’s parents and LaWanda Roberson, Washington’s mother, appeared virtually during the release hearing. Roberson gave an emotional statement during the hearing in which she admonished Cranston for taking the life of her son. “The day my son was taken from me, my world was shattered,” Roberson said while choking up. “My faith was

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The bronze memorial plaque for Barry Washington Jr. stands in downtown Bend on Jan. 12.

instantly tested. I was angry at God and questioned him. I did not want to be on this Earth without my son. The pain is something I had never felt before in my life.” Roberson said she misses her son’s smile, his warm hugs, his goofy laugh and their conversations together. “Ian Cranston, I want you to know that your actions have consequences that extend beyond the moment of violence,” Roberson continued. “I will never forgive you, and I know I will have to answer to God for that. I hope your life is as miserable for the rest of your days as my life is miserable. Ian Cranston has never shown one ounce of remorse or reflected on the gravity of the choices and the loss that he inflicted.” Cranston’s attorney, Kevin Sali, originally sought no bail, yet, if Judge Bagley insisted on a cash security, then that it be set no higher than $150,000. Sali reasoned that his client posed little flight risk, as he has lived in Oregon his entire life and his family network resides in the Clackamas area. Sali also mentioned that Cranston had no criminal background before this case. He also cited Cranston’s accountability after his initial release in being where he told authorities he would be, should they re-arrest him, as they did, when charges were augmented to include murder of the second degree shortly after the shooting. Deputy District Attorney Brooks McClain, in arguing for a $500,000 bail, said that although Cranston’s conviction has come back on appeal, it is still uncontested during this process that the shot that Cranston fired killed Washington in downtown Bend “on a fairly busy night on a public street with other citizens in the area.” Asked via email how his office felt about the $500,000 bail, District Attorney Steve Gunnels declined to comment. A bronze memorial for Washington, paid for by crowdsourcing and permitted by the City, now stands near the site of the shooting at the corner of NW Wall Street and NW Oregon Avenue.

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Bend ‘Will Not Renew’ Flock Camera Contract in May

Activists expect increased ICE activity in Central Oregon By Kayvon Bumpus

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eep the applause to a minimum, please,” Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler directed the public at the Jan. 7 Bend City Council business meeting. Most council meeting audiences aren’t so noisy, but the community members and privacy activists in attendance Wednesday had something to cheer about. Per Kebler and City Manager Eric King, the City of Bend will commit to a de-Flock — suspending the usage of Flock Safety surveillance cameras at two locations in Bend. King acknowledged “significant public concerns about Flock Safety business practices,” which manifested in the form of a petition in December, as well as several instances of public comment and outreach to City officials. “We share some of those concerns. Because of that, the City of Bend will not renew the Flock Safety contract for fixed [Automated License Plate Recognition] system subscription services,” he said. The City Council asked Bend Police Capt. Brian Beekman to speak about the benefits of Flock license plate reader AI cameras, of which BPD operated four: two each at the north and south ends of Highway 97 in Bend. The cameras, Beekman said, “opened up a broad investigation” into a “multi-state theft operation where they were defrauding people trying to sell their vehicles,” resulting in “at least $35-40,000 in recovered stolen property.” However, extensive privacy and security concerns won the day over potential public safety benefits. As the Source previously reported, criticism of Flock Safety over its data storage and access protocol has come not just from activists, but from members of Congress like Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden. City Councilor Mike Riley agreed with the senator. “We might get into a place where the feds try to get some of this Flock data, and we just heard concerns about that tonight from [Latino Community Association],” Riley said. LCA had given a presentation prior to the Flock agenda item. “For me, we’re almost to the end of the contract. I think if it was the beginning, I would want to have maybe a little more discussion,” Kebler said. “But I think, especially given the community input, what other cities in Oregon are doing: they are turning them off, they are terminating their Flock contracts… I think this is probably a prudent move to end the use of [Flock] at this point.” Both King and Riley mentioned the possibility of future contracts with another ALPR, surveillance camera or speeding camera vendor, with Riley arguing that heightened privacy and data security would be a necessary part of any “new vendor relationship,” and that “due diligence” would be necessary to make sure “we have the right terms.” Last May, the City of Bend signed a contract to pay $19,900 to Flock for its products and installation services. In July, that contract was amended, replacing six Flock “Falcon” cameras with four “Falcon Long Range” cameras for an additional $4,100. That $24,000 paid to Flock is non-refundable, as Kebler and the City Council said that the contract could not be terminated. Bend will instead suspend the cameras, joining Oregon cities like Woodburn and Talent, until the one year “pilot program,” as King referred to it, expires in May of this year. “To summarize… the contract will not be renewed and the direction to staff is to turn off the technology and not be using it for the remainder of the contact,” said Kebler. Users on the Bend Reddit community, where last month’s petition and the anti-Flock civic campaign gathered momentum, reacted positively. “I love when local community activism works,” said one commenter. “Other cities beat us to the punch but this was a positive outcome,” another user remarked.

ay her name!” one protestor yelled, prompting a packed Jan. 10 crowd at downtown Bend’s Peace Corner to scream back with a chilled fury, “Renee Good!” Three days prior, Good, a 37-year-old mother of three children, was fatally shot in the head by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement after using her car to block a roadway in residential Minneapolis. Trump administration officials and allies have disparaged Good and blamed her for the shooting. Vice President JD Vance denied that she was “some innocent woman,” saying her death was a “tragedy of the far left.” Nick Poche, a GOP spokesman and former press secretary for the Oregon House Republican Caucus, called Good “rabid, unhinged,” and a “deranged leftist” in an official press release. Video analysis by national outlets indicates that, moments before being shot, Good was attempting to drive away from federal agents approaching her vehicle, not driving toward the agent who shot and killed her. “The government is victim blaming,” said one Bend protestor, Kristina. “This is not normal.” The atmosphere appeared entirely peaceful and community-minded in downtown Bend. Hundreds of people conversed and took photos together; youth protestors created a small memorial for Good. A passing semi-truck driver waved with a beaming smile and blasted his horn in solidarity, sending a wave of cheers through the crowd. At one point, three passersby on Newport Avenue jeered at protestors: “Sorry, I support ICE, actually,” one blonde woman said. “You voted for a rapist!” a protestor yelled back. A man with the blonde responded, “Allegedly,” to incredulous laughter from the crowd. In 2023, President Trump was found civilly liable for sexual abuse and was ordered to pay $5 million to E. Jean Carroll, who had also accused him of rape. Multiple protesters made comparisons between actions by the Trump administration and the build-up to authoritarian rule in 20th-century Germany.

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“JD Vance is lying to the American people,” said Gary, who showed up to “fight fascism.”

One attendee, Myrtle Berger, spoke to the Source about her visit to the former Gestapo headquarters — now a historical museum — in Cologne, Germany. “It was the most incredible thing I’ve ever experienced, to have it be so real,” Berger reflected. “And now seeing the same pattern happening here in front of our eyes is gut-wrenching.” Tom Anderson, a Bend resident and 30-year Navy veteran, said, “There’s definite parallels… Project 2025 is ‘Mein Kampf’ updated and written by committee.” In his opinion, many Trump voters were uninformed on the true nature of that Heritage Foundation playbook and are now witnessing the “frightening” consequences. “The way that ICE is being used in this country gives me great concern,” Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang told the Source, calling Vance’s statements on the Good shooting “completely false.” Dana Madison, a local organizer for the nationwide protest movement 50501, said that she had heard from a Bend municipal official that aggressive federal action could soon take place in Deschutes County. “It sounded to me like ICE is on their way,” she suggested. “We’ve avoided it so far, but we are going to be next.” Chang stated that he wasn’t aware of any impending federal action, but he sympathized with community anxieties. “People have legitimate reasons to be afraid,” Chang said. “We have not seen the level of ICE activity in Deschutes County that we have seen in other parts of the state, but that doesn’t mean it’s not coming for us… Our community needs to come together to protect our community.” One protestor, Shelly, expressed her personal thanks to fellow Bend residents for showing up. “I’m grateful… I just want people to know that one old Hispanic lady appreciates them,” she said. Protests elsewhere in the county, including Sisters and La Pine, attracted about 400 people altogether.

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City Council says the ALPR cameras will be suspended in the meantime

‘ICE Out Right Now:’ Protest in Downtown Bend Draws Over 1,000

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Oregon youth can apply now for an “immersive introduction to wildland fire careers” By Kayvon Bumpus

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to launch last March, but with the pause on federal funding grants, we had to cancel last year,” she told the Source. Trump’s federal funding freeze in early 2025 put many such environmental programs on hold, but in April, a Rhode Island federal judge ruled that the money, which had been Congressionally approved, was unlawfully frozen and must be disbursed. Over 3,400 USFS employees were fired last year, but the unfreezing (for now) of Urban and Community Forestry Program funds has allowed outreach like this youth camp to resume. “We’re committed to fostering career development within the fire service,” said Curtis. “This program is a crucial step in empowering the next generation of firefighters.” But not just firefighting in the traditional sense; according to Curtis, the program will also introduce youth to a “vast variety of wildland fire careers,” including public information work, fuels management (controlled and prescribed burning) and even aviation. That last item may be of most interest to participants, who will get a firsthand look at the Redmond

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DA CHARA DUO LIVE MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY

Kimberly Rogers and Steve Thorp are Da Chara Duo, bringing flute, guitar and harmony vocals to their acoustic sets. Stop by the library this weekend for free, sweet and eclectic live tunes. Sat., Jan. 17, 2-3pm at the Redmond Public Library. 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Free.

SATURDAY Air Center, a Forest Service facility next to the Redmond airport that serves as a training center, a smoke jumper base and a regional incident support cache. The camp will also provide education about fire mitigation technology, local weather patterns and wildfire behavior. “What’s really valuable, in addition to training and simulations, is the discussions and networking that youth will have with fire professionals who are already in the area,” Curtis said, mentioning that interested participants may be able to find mentors in the field. The day camp will take place Wednesday, March 25 to Saturday, Mar 28 in Redmond from 9 am to 4 pm with lunch and transportation from local communities provided. Applications are now open.

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Discover Your Northwest

his March, environmental nonprofit Discover Your Northwest will host its inaugural Youth Wildland Fire Career Camp, a free program for ages 16 to 20. The camp is meant to familiarize youth with the professional world of wildfire mitigation — work that can be both boots on the ground and behind a desk. Uncontained wildland fires greatly threaten forest biomes and the natural life found within them. For humans, consequences can range from loss of access to loss of property and life. Poor air quality is also a major concern. And with climate scientists predicting hotter summers, the risk to forests, animal life and communities nationwide will continue to creep higher. Discover Your Northwest, founded in 1974, believes the answer is to educate and engage younger generations on public lands management. Emily Curtis, the nonprofit’s wildland fire community educator, said the idea for the program came in 2024 after a U.S. Forest Service fire management officer reached out to them hoping to promote workforce development. “We developed a program that we had hoped

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TORTILLA-MAKING BASICS FROM MASA TO TACO

In this hands-on, flavor-packed session hosted by School of Ranch, you’ll mix, press and cook traditional corn tortillas, then fill them with something truly delicious. With expert guidance from Mayra Santana and Oscar Molina of Roots at Heart, you'll build skills and open up a new world of possibilities in the kitchen. There will be a shared feast at the end. Sat., Jan. 17, 4-7pm at the OSU Extension Office at Deschutes County Fair and Expo. 3800 SW, SE Airport Way, Bldg. 3, Redmond. $85.

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RARE PLANTS OF THE OCHOCOS BOTANIST TALK Justy Grinter, a USFS botanist working in the Ochoco National Forest, will present an overview of selected rare plant species in the area. Hosted by the High Desert Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Oregon, this is the group’s first meeting of the year. Tue., Jan. 20, 4:30-5:30pm at the Redmond Public Library. 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Free.

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REDMOND NEWS

Preparing the Next Generation for Fire Management

FEATURE Jorge Mejía Peralta

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A Seven-Month Battle Against ICE

A crowd demonstrates against government corruption during protests in Nicaragua in 2018. Demonstrators have faced retaliation from President Daniel Ortega’s government in the wake of the uprising.

A Bend man was the first Central Oregonian detained by ICE under the new administration. His cousin fought for his freedom, and won. By Ray Randall

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hristian Manzanares Torres received the news while getting ready to celebrate her mother’s birthday. Ariel Sandigo Manzanerez, her second cousin once removed, was picked up by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent after spending the day skiing with his wife and 13-year-old son at Mt. Bachelor Jan. 26, 2025. The ICE agent waited until Sandigo was alone running errands in Bend and later informed him he’d been followed for at least a week. Sandigo was detained for several months and only was granted asylum papers, via his lawyer, as he stood in line waiting to board a plane to Nicaragua, his place of origin. His cousin was the driving force in returning him home safely. His story, initially reported by the Source in February, offers insight into the harsh conditions of detention facilities, along with the struggle for freedom in which not everyone is successful. This article is based on conversations with Manzanares from November to December of 2025. Sandigo was unavailable for an interview under fear of retaliation. Before his second term began, Donald Trump pledged to deport 15 to 20 million immigrants, CNN

reported. In actuality, fewer than 600,000 have been deported, according to The New York Times. Over 1,000 have been detained in Oregon alone, according to the Oregon Capital Chronicle, and thousands more had their legal status revoked. Sandigo was the first Central Oregonian detained by ICE under the new administration. He holds no criminal record, not in the United States nor Nicaragua. His work permit was slated to expire in the latter half of 2025, but remained valid throughout his detainment. Manzanerez now holds asylum status, which supplanted the work permit.

Nightmarish conditions Sandigo, 40, is like an uncle to Manzanares, 23, and she holds great respect for him. Amongst the dozens of people in her family, she alone began the process to return him home. Sandigo’s detainment was nightmarish, his cousin described. Officials moved him across several states over several months, including Washington, Arizona

FEATURE Courtesy Christian Manzanares Torres

Family ties Members of her family questioned her motives, especially as she continued to neglect herself. Her parents sustained her, bringing her food and helping her professionally. Manzanares and her mother detailed

Months later, he’s returned to his normal, quiet, life. He works with his wife in their home cleaning business and continues to raise his son. He’s appreciative for being able to remain in the U.S. Under asylum status, Sandigo is now aiming to become a full U.S. citizen. Ariel Sandigo Manzanerez, picutured following his detainment by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Sandigo lives in Bend and works in a family business.

homes together, so her mother would cover the houses her daughter would normally clean. When the incident first occurred, Manzanares took to social media to inform others. Allies reposted it. She was met not with communal support, she said, but immediate accusations of fear-mongering and claims that people knew where she worked. Her already-present anxiety heightened. She bought cameras for the perimeter of her car for protection. Manzanares attributed the effort put forth to fears circulating during her upbringing, in President Barack Obama’s first term of sweeping deportations. A time marked by fear. Manzanares said she was wracked by anger — extending to the system, as she continued to grasp the lengths she’d need to go to free Sandigo, along with her own community. During that time, her mother hadn’t yet received her citizenship and often warned her that one day she might return from school to find she’d been deported. She lived with that fear from early elementary school onward and broke down crying when she came home from school to find her house empty one afternoon. Even though it was merely a case of her parents both running errands at the same time, that incident stayed with her. “I never thought that I would have to go through like a similar experience like that ever again. I’d seen the news and I was keeping up with ICE… but I never thought it would get to us here, because we’re such a small town,” she said. For both her mother’s citizenship process and Courtesy Christian Manzanares Torres

“I would spend hours on end on the phone just waiting for somebody to pick up, and then when they finally did, they would just hang up.” — Christian Manzanares Torres

Christian Manzanares Torres spent months helping her family member return from ICE detention. Technically a second cousin once removed, she still considers him an uncle.

her cousin Sandigo, she had to write letters of character, explain to authorities why the person involved deserved to remain in the country. This full-circle moment was not lost on Manzanares. Those memories weren’t the only things that motivated her. It was what awaited her uncle’s return in Nicaragua.

An asylum claim He left at the age of 33 in 2018 after facing violent backlash from the national government, the Sandinistas, protesting for political reform. He was physically beaten by his own government and blacklisted; this enabled job discrimination, police monitoring, travel restrictions and the loss of several civil liberties, including professional licenses and access to scholarships. He traveled from Managua, the capital, to the United States. Sandigo was held in a detention center for two years while the legitimacy of his asylum status was determined, and only let go due to health concerns related to COVID. Sandigo’s brother, Samuel Sandigo Manzanerez, who also immigrated from Nicaragua, told the family that should Sandigo return, he would likely face persecution and be considered a traitor. Even abroad, the United Nations found that those who fled Nicaragua aren’t safe; some were refused passport renewal or access to legal documents and effectively stripped of a national identity, unable to engage with essential legal processes. Murders of those who spoke out against the government also occurred. In June 2025, a Nicaraguan veteran in exile was murdered in Costa Rica. When Sandigo was released in Tacoma, Washington, on July 16, Christian Manzanares drove five hours alone to bring him home. Sandigo kept reiterating his disbelief about being free, and that mentally his mind was still in those detention centers. Months later, he’s returned to his normal, quiet, life. He works with his wife in their home cleaning business and continues to raise his son. He’s appreciative for being able to remain in the U.S. Under asylum status, Sandigo is now aiming to become a full U.S. citizen. “Detention doesn’t only affect the person that is being detained,” Manzanares said. “But it affects the entire family, especially children.”

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and Louisiana. At times he would be relocated to different facilities within the same state. Facilities were often overcrowded. Detainees often had medical care delayed or denied. People often had to sleep on the floor. Showers were unclean and difficult, with only small pieces of soap that couldn’t sustain a single wash, Manzanares said. Detainees weren’t separated by any sort of metric — such as age, vulnerability or supposed crime committed — which led to harassment, sexual assault, spread of illness and poor monitoring. Sandigo saw more than one detainee attempt to take their life during this time, Manzanares said. Upon hearing the news of Sandigo’s detainment, Manzanares felt a wave of emotions: shock, sadness, anger and guilt — guilt because she had been mass-producing Red Cards from home, or cards that detailed one’s legal rights when dealing with ICE. She had never given one to Sandigo. She described asking herself, “What if you had given him the card, like, would it have helped him at all?” The day after the news broke, Manzanares visited the Latino Community Association in Redmond, and after her first lawyer fell through she was referred to Brian Wolf of Equity Corps of Oregon. Wolf has been instrumental in Sandigo’s return, but due to confidentiality issues could not be interviewed. ECO is an attorney-based volunteer service for detained immigrants. Wolf is located in Seattle and typically does asylum protection and defense against deportation and detention. Manzanares had to gather extensive amounts of information in order to initiate the legal process and spent hours on the phone every day for a month. She requested medical documents from both in and out of the country, some of which had to be translated to English. She was on hold for up to an hour with Customs and Border Protection in attempts to locate her cousin, whose contact with the family was abruptly cut off as he was transferred out of state. “I feel like I was just angry at everyone, and because of what was going on. Again, I would spend hours on end on the phone just waiting for somebody to pick up, and then when they finally did, they would just hang up,” she said.

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Thump + Backporch = No Downside Two local coffee giants combine By Jared Rasic

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he coffee scene in Central Oregon has long been pretty remarkable. From the early days of Sunriver Coffee Company, Bellatazza and Strictly Organic, to insanely good newer roasters like Megaphone, Still Vibrato, Bohemian Roastery and Junction Roastery, to local stalwarts like Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, Watershed Roasters and Sisters Coffee Company, to amazing drive-thru’s like Perk Avenue Coffee, Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters and Porchlight Coffee Company, Bend and its environs have been ahead of most of the rest of the state in quality of its roasts and houses. Two of the behemoths of the local coffee scene are Thump Coffee and Backporch Coffee Roasters, whose forward thinking and innovative roasts have been beloved in Bend for years. Beginning Jan. 1, the two roasters merged into TBC Coffee. I reached out to Bobby Grover, the owner of Thump Coffee and Dave Beach, owner and operator of Backporch Coffee, to ask about the merger and how it would effect Thump and Backporch moving forward. the Source: So, how will the merger affect Thump? Bobby Grover: At its core, this merger strengthens Thump rather than changes it. Thump remains Thump, same ownership majority, same leadership, same values, same focus on craft. What changes is our capacity. By combining forces with Backporch, we gain shared infrastructure, deeper talent, and more stability behind the scenes. That allows us to invest more confidently in people, quality, and long-term projects without compromising what made Thump special in the first place Dave Beach: This merger strengthens every department of both brands, ensuring long-term stability and allowing us to thrive by focusing on every facet of the company. Having the resources to place the right people in the right roles allows us to move forward with great confidence. tS: I’ve always found Bend to be ahead of most of the state when it comes to roasters and coffee houses really moving coffee into new and adventurous places. Is that something you have noticed as well or would you like to see the coffee culture in Bend shift in any specific direction?

BG: Bend has always punched above its weight when it comes to coffee, I agree with you there. There’s a real appetite here for quality, experimentation, and authenticity, and customers are informed and curious. That’s rare and it’s something we’ve benefited from. What I’d love to see continue is a culture that values depth and people over trends. Craftsmanship and businesses that are rooted here for the long haul. The goal isn’t to be louder, but better. Action will answer many questions. tS: What will change, what will stay the same at Thump and Backporch? BG: People can expect to see more intentional growth. Better systems, improved training, and more consistency across what we offer, without losing the human feel of our cafes. We’ll have more room to experiment thoughtfully with coffee, food, and experience. What will not change is our commitment to quality, hospitality, and being a place people feel connected to. We’re not chasing scale for scale’s sake DB: Customers can expect better-managed systems, more thorough training, an internal food program, and additional staff resources. Our core values remain unchanged: we will continue to prize every human who walks through our doors and maintain the same high-quality coffee we have focused on for 20 years. tS: Is there anything you both would like to add? BG: This wasn’t a financial play, it was a most values aligned one. Both companies care deeply about craft, people, and community. The hope is that by coming together, we create something more resilient that serves Bend well for decades, not just the next few years. DB: This merger has been a long time coming. Bobby and I share nearly 20 years of friendship and business discussions. Although we have been running competitive businesses, we have always worked together. This merger is the culmination of years of trusted hard work between both Thump and Backporch.

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The Peace Breakfast commemorates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while honoring members of the Oregon State community who carry his message and work forward in the present. Lakayana Yotoma Drury (executive director of Word is Bond and vice chair of the Oregon Commission on Black Affairs) will deliver a keynote speech on building community and uniting the nation. There will be a breakfast buffet; event is open to the public. Mon., Jan. 19, 10am-Noon at OSU Cascades Ray Hall Atrium. 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Free.

MONDAY

With Frank Carlson playing live Western and oldies tunes, dance the night away in Powell Butte. Chuckwagon Kitchen will serve spaghetti, salad and garlic bread and beverages will be available at the saloon. What more could you ask for? Sat., Jan. 17, 7-10pm at Powell Butte Community Center. 8404 S. Reif Rd., Powell Butte. $10.

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This is your sign to finally make it to Suttle Lodge’s weekly winter concert series. Worth a trip just to eat some smoked trout dip with fried Saltines, but this time with the beautiful bonus of chill grooves courtesy of Jacob Miller and his guitar. The Portland-based folk/pop musician creates lush soundscapes across both covers and originals. Thu., Jan. 15, 6-8pm at Suttle Lodge and Boathouse. 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. $10.

RON ARTIS II WITH COUSIN CURTISS

Born in Hawaii and now touring the world, Ron Artis II delivers masterful guitar work and rich vocals. He is beloved by fans and peers alike, having been honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and played alongside such giants as Joan Baez, Zac Brown Band and Joe Bonamassa. Opening is Cousin Curtiss, bringing energy and dynamism to start the night. Sat., Jan. 17, 7:30pm at the Tower Theatre. 835 NW Wall St., Bend. $19-$39.

BRISCO HEAT OF JULY TOUR

Briscoe is the Austin-based project of Truett Heintzelman and Philip Lupton. Its latest release, Heat of July, a cinematic follow-up album that expands the group’s Texas-born folk-rock into widescreen Americana inspired by life on the open road. Written during nonstop cross-country touring, the album features bigger arrangements, sharper harmonies and an all-star cast of guest musicians, capturing both the thrill of travel and the weight of growing up. The result is a confident, fully realized sound from two lifelong friends turning mile markers, desert horizons, and personal milestones into a powerful new chapter. Tue., Jan. 20, 7pm at Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $27.

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Join NatureConnect for a special program exploring the outdoors in winter. Families will explore the area around Skyliner Lodge through activities that highlight winter adaptations of local wildlife, then head indoors for a special shadow puppetry program. Then, warm up with soup and hot cocoa by the fire. Snowshoes provided; registration required. Fri., Jan 16, 4:30-6:30pm at Skyliners Lodge. 16125 Skyliners Rd., Bend. $6-$20.

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entral Oregon’s Alicia Viani is a singer, songwriter and supporter of the Open Arts Center, a nonprofit on NE Second and Greenwood in Bend, she describes as a “creative arts center that provides free and accessible after school programming.” The Open Arts Center, or OAC for short, has been softly open since this past fall while they continue to raise funds and build artist spaces. Co-Founder Maija Kellner-Rode is encouraged by the community response so far, saying, “More than 400 people attended two major community events — a Community Open House and an October Spooky Carnival — and over 40 volunteers are already registered,” adding, “The OAC has also formed collaborative partnerships with many local organizations, and the response from the Central Oregon community has been overwhelmingly positive, underscoring a clear need for this kind of creative resource in the region.” Viani, with local musicians Beth Wood and Megan Alder, has organized a fundraising event called “Songwriters in the Round” on Jan. 23. Proceeds from ticket sales go to OAC. “Everyone will be actively helping us open our doors for free programming for youth and a whole range of opportunities for adults as well,” says Viani. Guests can expect musical performances while enjoying light refreshments. Viani is excited for the opportunity to work with other artists, saying, “The evening will be a songwriter-in-the-round structure, where we each sing an original then pass the spotlight to the next artist.” The artists have also “joined up to learn a few of each other’s songs…The very first rehearsal gave me chills.” The Source spoke with Viani to learn more about her involvement with the OAC. the Source: How did you become involved with the Open Art Center? Alicia Viani: Katie Dunbar, one of the initial board members, was collaborating with me on logo design for my dried flower art business, Love After Love Flowers (IG: @love_after_ love_flowers). She invited me to an open house event, and I was immediately swept up in the palpable enthusiasm the Bend community showed up with. People are hungry for “3rd spaces,” (not home or work/school) to hang out in, be creative, be social, be quiet, be structured, be loose and improvise in. The board members at the time made a flow chart of the expertise

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and experience they all had covered and what they wanted to bring to the team, while I was simultaneously contemplating how I wanted to volunteer locally in a personal, meaningful way, and we were aligned! tS: What brought you and the other musicians together? AV: This is the first time the three of us are collaborating all together on a project, and it is so delightful already. We’ve been aware of the many ways each of us contributes artistically to our community. Both Megan and Beth are active in educational programming and community outreach and wanted to support the OAC’s mission. We wanted to be able to sing together, enjoy each other’s art and participate in an intentional, soulful musical experience. They are truly so talented, and each have a one-of-a-kind sound. I can’t wait to sit back when it’s my turn to listen and absorb all the beauty! tS: You seem to be actively involved with a lot of the music and art happening in Bend. How do you decide which groups and organizations to get involved with? AV: It’s true, and I am grateful that there are so many opportunities. This town loves art! As a musician, I experience something rich every chance I get to make music in any place or in any ensemble because it’s when I feel most alive. There’s nothing like the creative connection and communication between musicians. It is most personally gratifying, however, to take gigs that are hosted intentionally in listening environments because the intimacy usually felt between musicians extends to the audience. The presence of the audience is a gift, and we all go through the journey of the songs together, cause folks feel our art right along with us. I chose to volunteer my time and energy as a board member to the Open Arts Center because it is committed to being inclusive and accessible to our diverse community members, so each can find belonging in a creative home that celebrates their unique expression.

The Open Arts Center is a creative space for teens and adults. Laura Schneider

Songwriters-In-The-Round Fri., Jan. 23, 7-9pm Open Arts Center 999 NE 2nd St. Bend eventbrite.com $23-$55

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Welcome to the 2026 Central Event Rentals Cascades Wedding Show—an exclusive opportunity for Central Oregon's event professionals to engage with prospective brides and grooms! A dynamic fashion show flaunting the freshest bridal trends by Bella Brides and a myriad of vendor booths unveiling every facet of event coordination in Central Oregon. The Cascades Wedding Show is the undisputed premier showcase of over 70 of the region’s top wedding professionals, including photographers, event planners, florists and entertainers, who will be on-site to support brides, grooms, family members and wedding planners. We hope that throughout the day we can make things easier for you and bring you one step closer to making your special day perfect! Sample delicious food and beverage selections and hear live music from bands available to play regional weddings. From the music to the decorations, we know every little detail is important. You’ll be in good hands with all of our vendors as they try to bring your ideas to life. At the Cascades Wedding Show we want to inspire, inform and ignite your vision for the best wedding day possible. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your special day!

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Central Event Rentals is proud to sponsor and be part of the Cascades Wedding Show. If you are planning a wedding in Central Oregon, you are exactly where you should be. Today is meant to be fun, so take it all in and enjoy getting to know the amazing vendors who make this community special. We believe rentals should be easy, fun, and handled by people who know how events should work! Tents, Chairs, tables, dance floors, lighting, linens, all of it should feel easy, not stressful. Our job is to help you picture what is possible, then execute it cleanly and confidently so you can focus on what really matters! If you stop by our booth, you will not find a quiet display or a sales pitch. You will find energy, music, real products, (maybe a dance floor) and a team that understands how to make the equipment rental part of wedding planning look easy! Look for the crew in tuxedos! We are giving away over $500 in rental credits, plus instant prizes like free delivery and other real upgrades you can actually use. No gimmicks and No fine print nonsense. Just awesome items for those who are planning something special. Whether you are early in the process or already dialing things in, we are happy to help you think through layouts, flow, and the pieces that make an event feel intentional instead of thrown together. So stop by. Ask questions. Play some games. Spin the wheel. And truly have fun! Thanks for being here and congratulations on your engagement! The Central Event Rentals Team

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Free swag bag for the first 150 attendees filled with over a dozen favors from event vendors and sponsors. A copy of High Desert magazine for each attendee.

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Our stylists are down-to-earth and fun—we are not snooty fashion people, and we pride ourselves on that! This process should be easy and fun, not scary and nerve-racking. We are here to lead you through what seems like a big purchase, but turns out to be a life moment. And of course, we are LGBTQ+ friendly and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Optimize Your F lower Budget OPTIMIZE YOUR FLOWER BUDGET

After your dress, nothing is more visible at the wedding If the national average is any indication, they’ll be a big part of your expenses, too. Before you spend thousands on high-priced blossoms, however, carefully consider your options. The wrong choice can lead to unneeded expense, and there are lots of creative ways to the get the most of your flower budget.

GO SEASONAL

We all have that special favorite flower. Oftentimes, however, this single decision can raise the costs substantially. You can save money by blending in seasonal foliage, which will be less expensive since it’s readily available. Ask a florist or someone with the local extension service office more about area plants and when they’re in bloom.

GO BIG (ONCE)

If your budget doesn’t allow for multiple showy arrangements, focus your florist’s attention on one show-stopper. Put it in a prominent place where it will receive the most notice, then down shift into less-expensive settings elsewhere. You can also pair flowers that have bigger blooms with a mix of structural items like branches that will fill out the arrangements without breaking the bank.

MAKE A DEAL

Look for sales at local florists, or consider buying from a wholesaler. A word of caution: Buying in bulk means you can save a little, but you’ll also need to find someone with a florist’s expertise to arrange everything into something worthy of your big day.

GET PERSONAL

A great way to stretch your flower budget is to pair fewer blooms with more personal items. Take some time when still in the planning stages of your wedding to dig out beloved keepsakes or small pictures to give the space a more intimate, one-of-a-kind feel. Images from younger days are always a big hit. Look for photographs of departed family members, since that’s a great way to share the occasion with them.

GET CREATIVE

Many venues offer their own beauty, and that’s something money can’t buy. Be aware of the backdrop when setting up outside. Consider incorporating elements found on the grounds into your arrangements, settings and even your hair. If you’re getting married inside, open the windows or doors to showcase more of nature’s wonder. Take advantage of lighting options, or bring your own lamps, candles or other illumination. They’ll add just the right touch of ambiance, at no cost.

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Benham Hall at SHARC C.H. Bailey House Campfire Hotel Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House Elk Lake Resort Hanai High Desert Museum High Desert Music Hall Juniper Preserve Resort at Pronghorn Lone Pine Event Center River Run Lodge The Barrel Room at UPP Liquids

RECEPTION & RENTALS 541 Bounce Alpha Lit Bend Audio Visions Plus Back Country Comfort Balloons by Jenna Bend Party Rentals BoomTown Cocktail Co. Central Event Rentals Cruizzy Glow Lux Events Northwest Navigator Paradox Productions Sano Saloon Slow Ride LLC West Coast Event Productions

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JEWELRY

Saxon’s Fine Jewelers

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Dominique Noel Photography Nick Raz Photography Oregon Wedding Co. Stole the Show Photo Co. Stunning Portrait Photography

HOME OWNERSHIP & INSURANCE

Blake Ettestad Insurance Agency, Inc. Farmers Insurance – McCarthy Agency LeafGuard Renewal By Andersen

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14 Wednesday to put your name on the list! Drink specials every night. 9pm-2am. Free.

The Capitol The Capitol Karaoke Music

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

The Commonweath Pub Kurt Silva Solo Come join us for an evening with Kurt Silva, from bands Dry Canyon Stampede and Grits N Gravy. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.

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

Upp Liquids Bend Comedy Open Mic The Bend Comedy Open Mic, every Wednesday at UPP Liquids. All peformance types and ages are welcome! 7-9pm. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Night Open mic comedy on Bend’s NE side. Come down, eat some BBQ, drink some drinks, and be prepared to laugh. Great for first timers to experienced performers.7:30-9pm. Free.

Dogwood At The Pine Shed Transmission: ‘80s Dark Wave Social Club Immerse yourself in the sounds of the ’80s underground. DJ Mark Brody spins Joy Division, Bauhaus, The Cure, Clan of Xymox, and more at Dogwood at The Pine Shed. A moody night of goth, post-punk, and darkwave. Every 2nd Wednesday. 7-10pm. Free.

Hosmer Bar Trivia Night Join us midweek for brainy banter and cold drinks! Whether you’re a seasoned quiz champ or just in it for the laughs, gather your crew and test your knowledge! See you there! 7-9pm. Free. JC’s Bar & Grill Wing-SKEY Wednesday + Trivia Enjoy $0.75 wings, cheap whiskey specials and drink deals all day long. Trivia with our infamous “physical” challenge (think musical chairs, limbo, paper airplanes, etc.) kicks off at 7pm. Come early for good seats and great wings! 7pm. Free. Market of Choice Bend Scrabble Club at

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

Northside Bar & Grill Mellow Wednesday

Open Mic Night Come down for our Open Mic Night hosted by Derek Michael Marc!!! Sign up at 530pm to get a spot to play! 5:30-8pm. Free.

Oblivion Pour House Tommy Stinson +

Wonderland Chicken X Worthy Brewing Karaoke Wednesday! Come sing with us on

one of Bend’s best karaoke setups! Drink and food specials! Sing your favorite songs or do our trademark karaoke roulette and let your fate be at the will of our KJ! Always a good time y’all! 8pm. Free.

15 Thursday The Astro Lounge Karaoke Get here early

to put your name on the list! Drink specials every night. 9pm-2am. Free.

Bunk+Brew Karaoke Thursdays Sing your heart out at Bunk + Brew’s Karaoke Night! Whether you’re a pro or just love the spotlight, all voices are welcome. Food carts available all evening! Located in the Historic Lucas House Living Room for winter. 7-10pm. Free. The Cellar Live Irish Trad Music with The Ballybogs! Join us for a night of live music featuring Bend’s Irish Trad band, The Ballybogs! Every Thursday at The Cellar. Seats fill up, so get there early if you can! 6-8pm. Free. Crave Bend COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT

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

Hosmer Bar Bingo Night Your week just

found its highlight—bingo! Join us for drinks, good company and a little friendly competition. Pull up a chair, grab a board and let’s make some memories! 7-9pm. Free.

The Lot Draven Lush solo saxophone ballads, smooth R&B style. 6-8pm. Free.

Friends Tommy Stinson. Founding member of the Replacements. Bassist in Guns N Roses for years. He’s had his own bands: Bash & Pop and Perfect. He’s playing solo & with friends including a full backing band, Little Venom, and violinist/vocalist Karla Rose. 7-10pm. $25.

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

Pinky G’s Pizzeria Music Bingo Join us for

River’s Place Popcorn Fun instrumental cov-

Music Bingo (think name that tune meets tradition bingo). Every Wednesday! Free to play and prizes for the winners. 6pm. Free.

Ponch’s Place Bingo Wednesdays at Ponch’s Place Enjoy Bingo at Ponch’s Place on Wednesdays. 5:30-7pm. Free. Portello Lounge Music Bingo Join us for

Music Bingo, hosted by the always entertaining Rachel Fishman, who keeps the crowd singing and laughing all night! It’s the perfect bonus to your night out enjoying great food, drinks and good company at Portello! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Prost! - Bend WTF! Wednesday Trivia Fun!

Genuine UKB Trivia is truly unique and entertaining trivia for you! Independent, locally owned and operated. Please bring something to write with and some positive vibes, too :). 7pm. Free.

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ers of your favorite pop songs. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Patterns Fly: Andy Coe + D’Vonne Lewis + Galen Clark Seattle based guitarist Andy Coe (ACB, Skerik Band, McTuff) and drummer D’Vonne Lewis (Digable Planets, McTuff, Industrial Revelation) join forces with Portland keyboardist Galen Clark (Outer Orbit, Trio Subtonic, Sleater-Kinney) for a blend of pocket heavy organ trio funk and psychedelic mind bending groove music. The resulting sound fuses high energy synth bass heavy funk and experimental electronic tinged jazz. 7-10pm. Stoller Wine Bar Bend Live Music at Stoller Wine Join us for our Live Music Series, featuring local artist we know and love. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome! 1/08 - Haute melange 1/15 - Lane Weiss 1/22 - Derek Michael Marc 1/29 - Eric Leadbetter 6-8pm. Free.

Playing classic and alternative rock, Switchback shows up with energy. Fri., Jan. 16, 7pm at Silver Moon Brewing.

The Commonweath Pub Crosscut Crosscut, a band of seasoned professionals plays a variety of blues, including Chicago, Delta, Texas and California swing. Members, Steve Beaudry, Thomas Tsuneta, Stu Kenzil and Jeff Ingraham have played venues from Hawaii to the East Coast with many stops in between. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.

The Commonweath Pub Blues Benders

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

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Jacob Miller Food & Drink available from our Skip Restaurant during the show. 6-8pm.

Worthy Brewing - Main Pub and Brewery Winter Mics: Comedy Open Mic Jane Doe Comedy presents a (mostly) monthly open mic at Worthy Brewing’s Eastside location. Enjoy fresh jokes from pros, cheer on first-timers, and drink tasty brews. For comics, this is a practice space as well as an opportunity to get booked for paid “We’re Not Worthy” shows. See you there! 6:308:45pm. Free.

16 Friday The Capitol OUR HOUSE w/DJ Heather & Mer-

cedes presented by SoMuchHouse & House of Sutiki So Much House(SMH) is central Oregon’s monthly House & Techno night. Bend, Oregon based established in 2021 and curated by Bend’s favorite local DJ & Promoter “Casey Capps”. Legendary, OG, Chicago house music comes to Bend! THEME- All black attire. 9pm-2am. $10-$20.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery Dirty Minds

Trivia: Roast of 2025 Get ready for a night where the questions sound filthy, the answers are completely innocent, and the laughter is downright disrespectful. Noon-9pm. $5-$25.

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. Ponch’s Place Music with Eric Leadbetter Enjoy Friday night live music! 6-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Switchback

Pushing boundaries, breaking the mold.With their unique blend of classic and alternative rock, lead singer Natalie Gibbs, with Spooky Robinson (guitar), Bill Ridner (bass), and Danny Kuettle (drums), unleash the energy and passion of the music you love. 7-10pm.

Formed out of monthly Blues Revival nights hosted by band lead Chicago Bob, the Blues Benders take their name not just as a nod to the community of Bend, OR, but also as permission to bend traditional blues music, shaping their sound with rock, soul, and Americana infusions. 8-10pm. Free.

Austin Mercantile Paul Eddy Local solo

artist sings hits from The Beatles to Sinatra, plus originals from his new album, “Oregonian.” 5-7pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Family-Friendly Karaoke Night Looking for family fun? You’ll find it every Saturday night at Bridge 99 Brewery. Family-friendly karaoke is hosted by DJ Jackie J and A Fine Note Karaoke Too from 6-9 PM. Adults, kids and good dogs welcome. 6-9pm. Free. The Capitol Zoinks! Pop punk from Reno, Nevada with local openers It’s Chaos. 6-9pm. $10.

Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards Live

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

Midtown Ballroom Adam Carolla: Live in

Bend! Comedy icon Adam Carolla comes to Midtown Ballroom in Bend on August 10! From The Man Show to the Guinness World Record-holding Adam Carolla Show podcast, don’t miss this night of raw, unfiltered stand-up from a legend. Tickets available now at BeertownComedy.com! 7-8:30pm. $39 - $65.

Powell Butte Community Center

Public Dance Featuring Frank Carlson. Chuckwagon Kitchen will be on site serving baked spaghetti, salad, garlic bread. Saloon and food option opens at 6pm. 7-10pm. $10.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions T5 Trio: piano, trumpet, bass (led by Thomas Tsuneta.) 6-8pm. Free. Volcanic Theatre Pub Dimond Saints Support by Hobi, Parasox, HMNGBRD and Teddles. 8-11:59pm. $33.

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Silver Moon Brewing $5 Comedy Night This show features: Oceana Robinson, Jeddy Machete, Jon Brown, Ethan Albers, Julia Reed Nichols, Brian Keister, Gilbert Brown, Jamon Jamison, Jason Leonardo, and Katy Ipock. Hosted by Cam Brown. That’s only 45 cents per comedian. Talk about a deal! 21+. Strong Content Expected. 7:30-9pm.

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ergy rock trio based in Bend, delivering electrifying covers of iconic hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s, plus dynamic originals. From the rebellious edge of Billy Idol, Judas Priest and AC/DC to the infectious grooves of The Go-Go’s and Rob Zombie. 7pm. $15.

The Commonweath Pub Cheyenne West

Band Nashville recording artist and seasoned songwriter Cheyenne West has been making country music since she was barely 12 years old. Her high energy shows and country rockin’ flavor keep the crowds yearning for more and her humble, yet bold personality will have people buzzin for many more years to come! 8-10pm. Free.

18 Sunday The Commonwealth Pub Head Games

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

Dogwood At The Pine Shed Okay Karaoke

Sing your favorite songs with friends, enjoy professional sound and lighting, and let the spotlight shine on you. Hosted by the dynamic Tammy Larsen, it’s the perfect night out for music lovers and party people alike. Noon-11pm. Free.

River’s Place Sunday Funday Trivia! Free to

play and prizes to win! Grab your team, grab a mimosa and join the fun. UKB Trivia hosts this friendly battle of the minds. Come early. Things fill up fast! Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Eric Leadbetter Vintage rock

sounds sprinkled with tasteful jam sections, to a unique contemporary eclectic melting pot of songwriting styles. 5-7pm. Free.

The Commonweath Pub Talamh Dubh and Friends Talamh Dubh is a trio with collective ties to Ireland and a love for Irish music. Their name, “Dark Earth” in Gaelic, pays homage to the volcanic ground of the Cascade range upon which the group formed. Featured in their repertoire are jigs, reels, hornpipes, marches, waltzes, and songs. 4-6pm. Free. Upp Liquids Steven Farmer Comedy Steven has been featured in Activision, the Boston Comedy Festival, and more! Known for his jokes, stories, hilarious impressions and accents. Don’t miss this show! 7-8:30pm. $20.

19 Monday Bevel Craft Brewing Bingo with Bren Supporting Humane Society of Central Oregon Bingo with Bren is back on Mondays in January, supporting the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Enjoy a family-friendly night of bingo, beers, laughs, and friendly competition. Cash prizes every round! Cash only. 6-8pm. $2. The Commonwealth Pub Monday Night Musicians Open Showcase and Jam Calling all musicians, singers and performers! Join us for a weekly open showcase where you can share your talent, connect with other artists and perform in a welcoming atmosphere. Bring your instrument — backline is provided. 5-9pm. Free.

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Jacob Joseph Norris

JC’s Bar & Grill Karaoke! Hosted by the

amazing Van! Free pool, all day happy hour, no cover charge. Dry January? No problem. We’ve got a nice selection of N/A beverages, so everyone can join the fun! 8pm-2am. Free.

M&J Tavern Vinyl Night Monday Night just got

better!!! 9pm to Midnight. SupaFly will be your Dj. Bring your own vinyl and sign up to add it to the Playlist or pick from hers. . Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper

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

River’s Place $4 Pints College Championship MNF college edition! $4 Pints and brewery swag giveaways from Coldfire Brewing. 6 Big screen TVs. No bad seats in the house. Game sound will be on. 4-8pm. Free. Silver Moon Brewing Bluegrass Collective

Mondays Local intermediate to advanced players come out to perform their favorite bluegrass songs for locals’ night; experienced BG players encouraged to join and share the stage. 6-8pm. Free.

Local artist Jacob Joseph Norris will show a collection of paintings inspired by time spent in Tepoztlán, Mexico. Meet the artist and celebrate the show at Lone Pine Coffee Roasters. Sat., Jan. 17, 5-8pm.

The Commonweath Pub Musician’s Open Showcase Hosted by The Session Calling all musicians! Join us Monday nights, for a special opportunity to share your talent, connect with other artists, and perform in a welcoming and collaborative, music-loving atmosphere. Backline provided, just bring instruments and chords! 5-9pm. Free.

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Silver Moon Brewing Constant Smiles Based around the songs of prolific songwriter/producer/singer/multi-instrumentalist Ben Jones, Constant Smiles finds the nexus of several generations of shadowy pop songcraft, merging the laid-back style of ‘70s singer/songwriters with elements of shoegaze, dream pop, and notes from the American indie rock underground. 6:30-10pm.

The Astro Lounge Karaoke Get here early

to put your name on the list! Drink specials every night. 9pm-2am. Free.

Beach Hut Deli Tip of the Tongue Trivia Come out and play Tip of the Tongue trivia for a chance to win some great prizes and show off your trivia skills! 6-8pm. Free. The Capitol The Capitol Karaoke Music

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

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Mason James is the host. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. If you wish to perform sign-ups start at 5pm in the cafe. 6pm. Free. Elements Public House Trivia (&Taco) Tuesdays Quiz fans of Redmond: bring your crew this week for UKB live trivia & more! Delicious menu favorites, brews, cocktails, plus Taco Tuesday menu! Play for gift card prizes or just for fun. Bring good vibes and a pen. 6:30pm. Free. The Lot Trivia Tuesdays Stop scrolling and streaming, get out of the house and flex your brain. Your friends will be excited for the invite, so put it out there and make memories on Tuesday nights. A local host challenges you with six questions in six categories. The heated benches are calling your name. 6-7:30pm. Free.

downtown living room! Sign-ups start at 8pm and the singing goes until last call OR last singer, whichever comes first! 8pm-1:15am. Free.

Pinky G’s Pizzeria TRIVIA NIGHT Test your

knowledge in a casual/laid-back atmosphere. Pizza, beer and trivia. Free to play and prizes for 1st and 2nd place. 6-8pm. Free.

The Commonweath Pub Tuesday Night Jazz Join us for jazz night with T5 Jazz, led by Thomas Tsuneta. 7-9pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub Briscoe

Briscoe - Heat of July Genre - Americana Folk Rock 7-11pm. $27.

MUSIC

Da Chara Duo Performance Kimberly

Rogers and Steve Thorp are Da Chara Duo, purveyors of fine, eclectic acoustic music in Central Oregon. Flute, guitar and sweet harmony vocals make for the perfect listening music. High quality, low volume. Jan. 17, 2-3pm. Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@deschuteslibrary. org. Free.

Keller Williams Keller’s collaborative and solo albums reflect his pursuit to create music that sounds like nothing else. Unbeholden to conventionalism, he seamlessly crosses genre boundaries. The end product is astounding and novel music that encompasses rock, jazz, funk and bluegrass, and always keeps the audience on their feet. Jan. 18, 7:30-10pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $24-$44.

Ron Artis II with Cousin Curtiss

Honored by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame (recipient of the Bill Withers Award). Tears. That’s what you’ll have, experiencing Ron Artis II for the first time. His focus on “the little honest moments”, during a wild musical experience. Audiences around the world have agreed. Jan. 17, 7:3010pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $19-$39.

The Traveling Wilbury’s Revue The

Traveling Wilburys Revue brings that music of the WILBURYS and the hits from each of these individual artists to every show. Here Comes The Sun, Won’t Back Down, Pretty Woman, Like A Rolling Stone, Don’t Bring Me Down, and more that everyone knows and loves. Jan. 16, 7:30-10pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. $14-$34.

DANCE

Adult Ballet Class Come learn or rediscover the art of ballet on Tuesday nights! Adult Ballet is an open-level class for adult learners and dancers. Tuesdays, 12:30-1:30 and 6:45-7:45pm. Acadamie De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 541-3824055. dance@ abcbend.com. Varies: Drop-ins $25, 4-Pack or Register receives a discount!. Adult Jazz Dance Community Class

Join nonprofit Bend Dance Project for intermediate level adult jazz drop-in dance classes. Friendly supportive atmosphere. Get your dance on! Fridays, 12:15-1:45pm. Acadamie De Ballet Classique, 1900 NE 3rd St #104, Bend. Contact: 408-857-6773. jcliff@gmail.com. $10 donation.

Argentine Tango Classes and Social Dance Classes Wednesdays. Tango Fundamen-

tals progressive class 6:30pm; four-week series, join cohort on Facebook if brand-new. Main Práctica 7:30pm, intermediate class 8:15pm. After-hours práctica 8:45-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm and Second Friday of every month, 7-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 9015505671. aneezerk@ gmail.com. $5-$10.

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Bachata Dance Classes: Beginner Level Whether you’re new to dancing or looking

Bachata Dance Classes: Intermediate Level Whether you’re looking to improve your

dance skills or just want to have fun, this class is perfect for you. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the steps and techniques to take your Bachata to the next level. Tuesdays, 8:45-9:45pm. Through Jan. 27. Foundation Health And Fitness, 1105 SE Centennial St, Bend. Contact: 5413256676. latindancebend@gmail. com. $15.

Belly Dance Classes Expand your movement language by learning a variety of Belly Dance styles + build strength, grace, confidence, & community. Classes include a great workout, yoga, professional technique, functional fitness approach for alignment, longevity, & safety in movement and body. Performance opportunities for those who desire Mondays, 5-6:15pm. Private Studio, 123 Private Rd, Bend. Contact: https:// www.templetribalfusion.com/contact/. $20. Cuban Dance Class Series! Kick 2026 off right by learning to dance! Rueda de Casino is an energetic, community-oriented dance from Cuba, where couples dance intermingled and synchronously with other couples. It’s a blast join our community! Arizona St entrance @ Upp . Price is for 4-week progressive series. Class re-starts every month. Mon, Jan. 19, 6-7:15pm and Mon, Jan. 26, 6-7:15pm. Upp Liquids, 550 Sw Industrial way, Bend. Contact: 5416108865. bendrueda@gmail.com. $40.

East Coast Swing Dance Class East

Coast Swing, a 4-week rhythm and progressive dance class for beginner and novice dance levels. Partner encouraged but not required. Sign up for the series for $50 or $15 per person, per class. Wednesdays, 6-7pm. Through Jan. 28. The Space, 63830 Clausen Rd, Bend. Contact: 5416026168. valdances@hotmail.com. $15.

Indian Dance Classes Indian Classical & Temple Dance: excellent & supportive for any style of dance or athlete. Activate, balance and optimize your entire being, from the inside out! Includes yoga, hand gestures, sensual bends, head & eye postures and feet positions. Details and registration at www.templetribalfusion.com/ dance-bend. Wednesdays, 9:15-10:30am. Private Studio, 123 Private Rd, Bend. Contact: www. templetribalfusion.com/contact. $20. Lindy Hop Social Dance and Lessons

Take back your night life! A vintage swing dance turned contemporary global phenomenon. Danced to classic jazz standards, Lindy Hop is an energetic, athletic and goofy way to connect with a partner. Intro to Lindy Hop, (no experience needed) 6pm, Beyond Basics, (some experience needed) 6:45, Social Dance at 7:15 Sun, Jan. 18, 6pm, Sun, Jan. 25, 6pm, Sun, Feb. 1, 6pm, Sun, Feb. 8, 6pm, Sun, Feb. 15, 6pm, Sun, Feb. 22, 6pm, Sun, March 1, 6pm, Sun, March 8, 6pm, Sun, March 15, 6pm, Sun, March 22, 6pm and Sun, March 29, 6pm. The Space, 63830 Clausen Rd, Bend. Contact: 3603161480. lindyhopcentral-

Lost and Found Bellydance Classes

Lost and Found Bellydance offers 6-week progressive sessions in improvisational bellydance, which covers foundational movements, formations and finger cymbals. Come join us in a fun and welcoming space--No experience necessary: this class is suitable for beginners. Studio C--upstairs; Entry door is on the right of the building Mondays, 7-8pm, Mondays, 7-8pm, Mondays, 7-8pm, Mondays, 7-8pm, Mondays, 7-8pm and Mondays, 7-8pm. Through June 29. Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-420-5416. lostandfoundbellydance@gmail.com. $75.

FILM EVENTS

“Left Behind” Join us for a Documentary Film Screening with COCC Early Childhood Education and Deschutes Public Library. Learning resources will be present in the lobby for conversations and connection. A panel presentation will take place after the film with local learning specialists and advocates. Jan. 15, 6-8pm. Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-317-0700. info@towertheatre.org. Free; RSVP required. Stop Motion: Finger Skateboard Edition Registration Required. This workshop

is intended for youth ages 9-17. Start to finish individual fingerboard stop motion content creation. Board House Society exists to empower everyone through skateboarding, creative expression, and community. Based on a foundation of skateboarding. Questions? Contact: jennym@ deschuteslibrary.org Jan. 16, 5-8pm. Stellar Jay Creative, 369 NE Revere Avenue, Suite 107 Bend, OR 97701, Bend. Contact: 5413121065. jennym@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

20-minute blind levels with a 10-minute break every hour. Register early to get our early bird bonus for an extra 1/3 starting stack! Unlimited rebuys for the first hour. Late registration ends at 7:10pm. Wednesdays, 6-11pm. Bend Poker Room, 917 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-508-9123. bendpokerrroom@gmail.com. $20.

VOLUNTEER

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

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.

Join the Pet Evacuation Team Board

For over 20 years the Pet Evacuation Team (PET) has served Central Oregon residents and their animals with emergency evacuations and sheltering during disasters. PET is actively seeking compassionate, committed leaders to serve on our Board and help advance our mission of protecting animals during disasters. Ongoing. Every 7 days, 8am-6pm. Contact: 5416106628. deb.k@ petevacuationteam.com. Free.

Mentor a Child with an Incarcerated Parent: Winter Training COPY is offering a

winter volunteer orientation/training for people interested in becoming a mentor for a child with an incarcerated parent. This 3 1/2-hour class covers program policies, how to establish a mentor relationship, the impact incarceration has on families, and communication skills. There is no cost to attend. Jan. 17, 9am-12:30pm. Deschutes County Services Center, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 5413886651. copy@deschutes.org. Free.

Chapter Meeting: Rare Plants of the Ochoco Mountains Join us for our first

NeighborImpact Volunteer Opportunities Support NeighborImpact and its programs!

Register as a volunteer, then browse open opportunities. Roles needed: Food Bank, HomeSource, facilities, special events and more! Mondays-Fridays. NeighborImpact Office - Redmond, 2303 SW First St., Redmond. Contact: 541-419-2595. grantj@neighborimpact.org. Free.

Redmond Family Kitchen Dinner Family

Kitchen is continuing to provide nutritious meals to anyone in need, now in Redmond! Volunteers prepare dinners and clean up afterward. Email Tori with any questions or sign up here: https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/RedmondDinner Mondays-Fridays, 2-4:30pm. Mountain View Fellowship, 1475 SW 35th St, Redmond. Contact: 631-942-3528. tori@familykitchen.org. Free.

Valentines for Veterans Day of Service Camp Fire Central Oregon invites the community to honor MLK Jr. Day of Service by creating Valentine’s cards for U.S. veterans. All ages are welcome to drop in. Materials are provided, and speaker Dennis Guthrie, a Vietnam Army combat medic, will share remarks! Jan. 19, 9-11:30am. Bend Church, 680 NW Bond Street, Bend. Contact: 5413824682. info@campfireco.org. Free.

Volunteer at the Bend ReStore If you want to help make affordable homeownership a reality for individuals and families in Central Oregon, consider volunteering at the Bend ReStore! Ongoing, 9am-5pm. Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 224 NE Thurston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-312-6709. Volunteer@brhabitat.org. Free. Volunteer CASAs Needed CASA stands for

Court Appointed Special Advocate. They are community volunteers who advocate solely for the best interest of children and youth in foster care. Our pre-service training classes are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively advocate for these children. Apply today at casaofcentraloregon.org/volunteer. Ongoing. Rosie Bareis community campus, 1010 NW 14th Street, Bend. Contact: 541-389-1618. enoyes@casaofcentraloregon.org. Free. Tommy Stinson FB

Chapter Meeting of the year! Guest Speaker: Justy Grinter, District Botanist, USFS - Ochoco National Forest Title: Rare Plants of the Ochoco Mountains Description: Overview of selected rare plant species located on the Paulina Ranger District of the Ochoco National Forest. Jan. 20, 4:30-5:30pm. Redmond Library, 827 Southwest Deschutes Avenue, Redmond. Contact: hdceventscoordinator@gmail.com. Free.

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2026 Cascades Wedding Show

Plan your special day with us! This one day event gives Central Oregon brides and grooms the chance to connect with regional event professionals to help plan their big day. The Riverhouse Lodge Conference & Events Center will host this event featuring entertainment ideas and bridal vendors. Browse the latest bridal trends in catering, photography, entertainment and more. The music showcase offers live entertainment for visitors as a variety of musicians from across the region take the stage. Win fun prize packages and swag at bouquet tosses that happen throughout the day. Jan. 17, 10am-3pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: 541-323-0964.

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to brush up on your skills, this class is perfect for anyone wanting to learn the basics of bachata. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the steps and movements in a fun and welcoming environment. Tuesdays, 7:308:30pm. Through Jan. 27. Foundation Health And Fitness, 1105 SE Centennial St, Bend. Contact: 5413256676. latindancebend@gmail.com. $15.

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Volunteer Opportunity! Volunteers wanted: Mustangs to the Rescue (MTTR) a (5013c nonprofit) desires help with all aspects of horse care. No experience necessary. Call 541-3308943 and leave a message. Mondays-Sundays, 9am-4:30pm. Mustangs to the Rescue, 21670 McGilvray Road, Bend. Contact: 541-330-8943. volunteer@mustangstotherescue. Free.

Volunteer with St. Vinny’s Food Pantry! Support your neighbors facing food inse-

curity in Bend! Have a few hours a week, or even one day a month to give? Help us with: client reception, food pickups, deliveries, truck loading & unloading, client pantry help, and pantry stocking. Please apply on our website.. thanks very much! Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9:45am-2pm and Mondays, 1:45-6pm. St. Vincent de Paul, 950 SE 3rd, Bend.

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. They engage the public in their work to improve the health of desert ecosystems by leading guided, small group, volunteer service trips in some of eastern Oregon’s most remote and beautiful landscapes. Visit www.onda.org/trips to find the full calendar and descriptions of current volunteer trip offerings. Ongoing.

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.

Volunteers Needed! Calling all horse lovers! Happy Trails Horse Rescue needs volunteers! Can you help us help horses? Every other Sunday, 10-11am. Happy Trails Horse Rescue, 18929 Couch Market Rd, Bend. Contact: 541-241-0783. hthrvolunteer@yahoo.com. Free.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

HSCO Happy Hour with Amber Kostoff

Join us for an after-hours happy hour at the shelter with HSCO Executive Director Amber Kostoff. Enjoy light snacks, drinks, and meaningful conversation in a relaxed setting after regular shelter hours. We respectfully ask this event remain adults-only. Jan. 15, 5:30-6:30pm. Humane Society of Central Oregon, 61170 SE 27th St., Bend. Free.

FUNDRAISING

Bingo for Senior Dogs Come play bingo

while supporting senior and disabled rescue dogs at RylieMay Rescue Ranch. Spider City will also donate $1 from all beverage purchases. It’s a fun, relaxed atmosphere and your friendly dogs are welcome to join. www.ryliemayrescueranch. com. Every other Thursday, 6-8pm. Spider City Brewing - Brewery Tap Room, 1177 SE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: ryliemayrescueranch@gmail. com. $1-$3 per game.

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Vintage Rendezvous Clothing Popup

Discover unique vintage to modern pieces while soaking in an incredible live atmosphere featuring beats from DJ See Alice. Grab a drink, browse the racks, and enjoy an evening of music, community, and timeless fashion. Jan. 16, 4-8pm. Crux Fermentation Project, 50 SW Division St., Bend. Contact: 5413256676. vintagehouse81@ gmail.com. Free.

FOOD + DRINK

Redmond Cookbook Club Join local home chefs for a potluck cooked from a different cookbook each month. Meet great people, enjoy delicious wine, and share fabulous food! Choose your recipe at our monthly happy hour on the 2nd Tuesdays, then bring your dish to the dinner party every 3rd Tuesday. Bon apetit! Third Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Arome, 432 SW 6th St., Redmond. Contact: 503-409-7944. kelsey.seymour@jillscookbookclub.com. $15.

BEER + DRINK

We’re raising a glass to those who give so much! Join us for Nurses & Educators Day, where we show appreciation for the heroes in scrubs and classrooms. 50% off all beers and ciders for nurses and educators. Tuesdays. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 458-836-7866. jesse@cascadelakes.com. Free.

Elk Cove Vineyards Tasting Seminar

Join us for a curated tasting of 5 wines from the Willamette Valley’s Elk Cove Vineyards, hosted by owner and winemaker Adam Campbell. Reservations required. Seating limited. Jan. 14, 5:30-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@ viaggiowine.com. $30.

Flannel Friday Happy Hour Come on

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

Friday Happy Hour Tapas & Wine Kick

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

Friday Night $80 Poker Tournament

day Night $10 no limit Hold’em poker tournament at Bend Poker Room starting at 6pm. Unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on after the first break. Friendly crowd, great vibes and action packed night! Thursdays, 6pm. Bend Poker Room, 917 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: bendpokerroom@gmail.com. $10.

Bend Poker Room is hosting our most popular no limit hold’em poker tournament starting at 6pm. Register before 6pm for an extra 1/3 starting stack. Late registration runs till 7:10pm. Blind levels are 20 mins and a 10 min break every hour. Optional add-on after the 1st break! Fridays, 6-11:30pm. Bend Poker Room, 917 NE Greenwood Ave, Bend. Contact: (541) 508-9123. bendpokerroom@gmail.com. $80.

$20 Tuesdays Every Tuesday, all to-go wine

Fried Chicken & Champagne Pop-up

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bottles are $20 with the purchase of a glass. Enjoy wines you cannot find anywhere else in the world, besides our little cabin. Made exclusively for us from grapes sourced mainly in California and Oregon, many of which are biodynamic, these wines are exceptional. Tuesdays, 3-10pm. Hasta Que Olvidemos, 1142 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-241-2443.

Commonwealth Pub Happy Hour It’s 5 for 5, with $5 draft beers, $5 house wines, $5 margaritas, $5 crushes and $5 well liquor. Play ping-pong, darts, cornhole, games and enjoy afternoon music on patio and indoors. Ongoing, Noon-6pm. The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend. Free.

Save the date! We’re once again teaming up with Scotty and his team at Ronin Sushi for a fun evening of Thai and Japanese-style fried chicken perfectly paired with a curated menu of Champagne offerings. 3pm until sold out. No reservations required; come early! Jan. 17, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Varies by purchase.

Happier Hours + Power Hour $3 draft

Coors Light, $5 draft beer and food cart specials that will make your taste buds dance! Mondays-Thursdays, 2-4pm and Mondays-Thursdays, 8-9pm. Midtown Yacht Club, 1661 NE Fourth St., Bend. Contact: 458-256-5454. midtownyachtclub@gmail.com. Free. Traveling Wilburys Revue FB

Happy Hour at Mountain Burger Happy

Hour happens every day at Mountain Burger! Ongoing, 3-5pm. Mountain Burger, 2747 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: 5416687177. info@ mountainburgerbend.com.

Happy Hour at Viaggio Wine Merchant

$7 and $8 glasses of wine, cold beer and delicious discounted snacks. Cheers! Tuesdays-Sundays, 3-5pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@ viaggiowine.com. Varies by Purchase.

Industry Appreciation Day! 20% off for all Industry friends! Wednesdays, 2-8pm. Contact: taryn@thealeapothecary.com. Free. Introduction to Wine Tasting: Glassware Experience Discover how glass shapes affect wine at our guided tasting with a Winery Ambassador. Enjoy four elevated wines in four glass styles, paired with charcuterie. Tickets $50 include tasting, snacks, and a $35 wine credit toward two bottles. Jan. 16, 3-4:30 and 6-7:30pm. Willamette Valley Vineyards, 916 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: (541) 306-6000. bend@wvv.com. 50.

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.

Mezcal Mondays Every Monday get to

know one new mezcal in cocktail form, and as a neat pour, at a discounted price. Plus all of our signature mezcal drinks are just $11 all night. Mondays, 4-11pm. The Flamingo Room, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-323-0472.

Mid-Winters Luau Shake off the Monday’s

with us here at Cascade Lakes Brewing Co. on Reed Market every third Monday of the month! Wear a Hawaiian Shirt for 10%off your bill! Mahalo! Jan. 19, 4-8pm. Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market, 21175 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 5488367866. Free.

Monday Night Football Come down for

Northside’s Monday night football! Food, drinks and a raffle for your chance to win a jersey! Mondays. Northside Bar & Grill, 62860 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend. Free.

Taco & Margarita Tuesdays Enjoy 2/$10 chipotle chicken street tacos and $10 margaritas! Tuesdays, 4-9pm. Portello Lounge, 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-385-1777. contact@portellobend.com. Free. Thirsty Thursday! $7 glasses of wine/bubbles, $4 Rainiers, $10 margaritas + mules, $7 Wild Roots vodka lemonades, $12 Aperol spritz. Thursdays, 4-9pm. Portello Lounge, 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-385-1777. contact@portellobend.com. Free. Tiki Tuesdays We want you to love rum as

much as we do! Every Tuesday we will feature a new rum at a discounted price. Additionally all signature rum drinks will be just $11 all night. Tuesdays, 4-11pm. The Flamingo Room, 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 5413230472. info@ theflamingoroombend.com.

Wine Mondays! Every Monday night all glasses of wine are $9! Mondays, 4-9pm. Portello Lounge, 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Contact: 541-385-1777. admin@portellowinecafe.com. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Begin Again: A New Year Sacred Sound Journey Treat yourself to an extraor-

The Traveling Wilburys Review plays hits from the star-studded Wilburys along with favorites from each artist’s solo career. If you’ve forgotten, the Traveling Wilburys was a supergroup with the following members: Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty. Catch the tribute Fri., Jan. 16, 7:30 pm at the Tower Theatre.

dinary escape into tranquility with a harmonic journey of sound with Lynette and Kris. As the new year settles in, this 75-minute sound immersion invites you to honor the fullness of your journey: who you’ve been, what you’re releasing, and who you’re ready to step into. Jan. 17, 1011:15am. Hanai Center, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: info@intuitivesacredsound.com. $45.

Breathing First Functional Foundation Series Optimize your breathing performance,

cut through the confusion & learn from a DPT how functional breathing mechanics can change your life. Academy West Breathing Performance builds on ICU experience and thousands of patient encounters to help you understand how breathing really impacts every system in the body (off 2/3-2/5) Tuesdays, 7-8am and Thursdays, 6-7pm. Through Feb. 19. Academy West Breathing Performance, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite G, Bend. Contact: 541-504-4676. info@ academywestperformance.com. $360.

Central Oregon LGBTQ+ Peer Connection Online Support Group A peer-led

support group for adults (ages 18 and older) who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+ and are living with mental health challenges. A diagnosis is not required to participate. This group is facilitated by Central Oregon peers. Schedule: Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Every other Tuesday, 6-7:30pm. Contact: 541-316-0167. info@namicentraloregon.org. Free.

Community Moon Gathering We are guid-

ed by the moon’s energy. New Moon Community Gatherings offer a welcoming space to connect, reflect, and feel supported. Each month focuses on renewal, intention-setting, and manifestation. January’s new moon emphasizes new beginnings, habits, and routines, with meditation, lunar guidance, reflection, sharing, energy healing, and integrative movement practices. Jan. 17, 7-8pm. Bend Yoga Center, 1230 NE 3rd Street, Suite A230, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendyoga. center. $10-$25.

Concussion Support Group Hoping to learn more strategies for improving your memory and efficiently healing your brain after concussion? Come join our adult therapy group! Connect with others who have experienced concussion, practice strategies, and learn from other related professionals on a variety of topics related to concussion recovery. Every other Tuesday, 4-4:45pm. Through Feb. 3. Sagebrush Speech Therapy, 604 NW Harriman St., Bend. Contact: info@sagebrushspeech.com. Free. Healing Circle Tired of being stuck in your

story? Stuck in judgement and lack of freedom internally? I warmly invite you to learn to practice the 6 steps of undoing stuck emotions and apply the Choose again Method. RSVP for location! Sat, Jan. 17, 1:30pm, Sat, Feb. 21, 1:30pm, Sat, March 21, 1:30pm and Fri, April 17, 1:30pm. Location TBA, Location TBA, Location TBA. Contact: lmhauge4@gmail.com. Free.

Intro to Pilates Four-Week Series Four weeks; eight classes. You’ll learn foundational principles like breath, centering, concentration, control, precision, and flow on the mat, reformer, trapeze, and chair. No prior Pilates experience needed. Mondays-Wednesdays, 4-5pm. Through Feb. 4. Bend Pilates, 155 SW Century Dr., Bend. Contact: 5416470876. debby@bendpilates.net. $199. January Evening Destress: Breathwork and Meditation Join us for a calming

session of unwinding and relaxing - held the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month. Let’s take a moment to breathe and meditate together. This event will be held online via zoom (link to be sent after signing up). See you there! Jan. 14, 7-7:40pm. Contact: 949-274-2731. jane@ thewowphase.com. donation based.

Thriving Third Thursdays Join us every

Third Thursday from 6–8 PM at Epic Energy Center’s Energy Room for Thriving Third Thursdays — A monthly event focused on practical tools for personal growth, healing, and empowerment. Third Thursday of every month, 6-8pm. Through Jan. 22. Epic Energy Centers, 205 NW Franklin Ave, Bend. Contact: 541.489.9829. kelley@bend. epicenergycenters.com. $50.

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Resellers Row Come sip a drink, vibe to vinyl spinnin’, and score your next favorite fit! Pull up! Jan. 18, 11am-4pm. Dogwood At The Pine Shed, 821 NE Second St., Bend. Contact: 5416992794. bendmoonlightmarket@gmail.com. Free.

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Kook’i Opens a Sweet New Chapter in Redmond

Southern charm, shortbread dreams and seriously good cinnamon rolls

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In addition to its famous shortbread cookies, you’ll find delicious cinnamon rolls, croissants and other baked goodies at Kook’i’s new brick and mortar location in Redmond.

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ight now, at this particular juncture, we are living in a moment rich with talented bakers in Central Oregon. People who understand butter and flour, time and patience. It is impressive and honestly a little thrilling if you’re a lover of baked goods (and who isn’t?). One of those bakers is Heather Goss, the owner and baker behind Kook’i, a new bakery and coffee shop that has just opened its doors on SW Sixth Street in Redmond. Kook’i did not arrive overnight. Goss started three years ago selling her baked goods at local farmers markets. She remembers selling out at her very first market and realizing she might be on to something. That spark turned into a food truck and now into a bright new brick and mortar space that feels like a well-earned graduation. It is a family affair, too. Goss runs the bakery with help from her husband and her 18-year-old son, who are currently her only employees. Goss is a Louisiana transplant who came to Central Oregon with a deep love of baking shaped by time spent in the kitchen with her Mamaw. That influence shows up not just in her recipes but in her warmth. She has an open, welcoming personality and an easy southern charm with plenty of ya’lls sprinkled into conversation. You feel genuinely glad to be there and she seems genuinely glad you came. Before branching out on her own, Goss spent time working at the iconic Sparrow Bakery in Bend. Much like Deschutes Brewery did for the craft beer scene in Bend, Sparrow has become a foundational place for bakers in the region. Several local bakeshops have now been founded by people who once worked in that kitchen. Kook’i fits right into that lineage while still very much being its own thing. Beautifully decorated shortbread cookies are Goss’ specialty. They’re seasonal and charming and detailed, the kind of cookies people order for celebrations and

milestones. But beyond being pretty, they are simply excellent cookies. Plenty of butter and vanilla give them real depth of flavor. The texture hits that sweet spot, not too hard and not too soft, just right. There is also a candied pecan shortbread that is rich and nutty and deeply satisfying. Special orders are one of the foundations of the business. If you can imagine it, Goss can likely bring it to life. Orders can be placed online or by email with a consultation to make sure everything is just right. While the shortbread may be the headliner, the supporting cast at Kook’i is strong. Cinnamon rolls are a standout. They are big and beautifully domed with just enough glaze. The texture is spot on and the cinnamon comes through clearly without overwhelming. They taste as good as they look, which is not always a given. There are also flavored versions and an indulgent cinnamon roll sandwich filled with eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon. If you really want to lean in, there is the Cinnamon Roll Latte, a creamy espresso drink with steamed milk that somehow captures all the cozy flavors of a cinnamon roll in a cup. Croissants are another place where Kook’i shines. I love croissants and am always on the hunt for one that can rival the best I have eaten in Paris. Kook’i’s croissant delivers with a flaky exterior and tender interior. The Cherry Bomb Croissant takes things even further with a cherry filling that puts it squarely in the bonus round of deliciousness for anyone who loves cherries. There is also a very popular Ham and Swiss Croissant filled with Swiss cheese and off the bone ham that makes for a perfect savory option. Another specialty is the kolache, something Goss grew up eating in Louisiana. The Beef and Cheddar Kolache features an all-beef bratwurst and Tillamook cheddar cheese wrapped in a slightly sweet dough and baked to perfection. I tried the version with jalapeños

and loved it. It felt like an amped up pig in the blanket with just enough heat to keep things interesting. When I visited Kook’i’s new brick and mortar, it was late afternoon, yet there was still a good variety of baked goods available and everything looked and tasted fresh. The space itself is simple yet inviting. A large wooden community table anchors the room and feels like an open invitation to linger. It’s perfect for meeting a friend, reading the paper or just sitting with a nice espresso drink and a pastry. The decor is sparse for now, but the natural light and welcoming vibe do a lot of the work. The full espresso bar offers all the usual suspects along with a few specialty drinks. One that stands out is the Ghost Chili Mocha, a classic mocha with the intense heat of ghost peppers for those who like their sweetness with a serious kick. Goss says she hopes to have a grand opening sometime in the next couple of months once things settle down a bit. The holidays were awesome but wildly busy, she explains. When asked why she does what she does, her answer is simple and sincere. “It makes me happy at the end of the day to bake for people. And it’s a fun and interesting ride!” With Kook’i, Redmond has gained not just a bakery but a place shaped by skill, family and genuine joy. In a region already rich with baking talent, Heather Goss has carved out a space that feels both special and deeply comforting. And that is something worth celebrating...with a cookie of course! Kook’i

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Bend’s Underground Luscious Supper Club is Going Brick and Mortar (in 2027) Chef Rose Archer crafts community, connection and culinary curation

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f you go to eat at the Luscious Supper Club, it’s almost like you don’t go for the food, and you certainly don’t even go to a restaurant. That’s not to say you won’t leave full. But if founding chef Rose Archer, née Fallen Snow because her parents were hippies, your heart will be fuller than your stomach. When the world was in a somewhat forced isolation during the pandemic, Archer felt compelled to leave her role as an executive director in the corporate world and return to her roots as a fine dining chef, having graduated from culinary school at just 19 and worked for three Michelin-starred chefs (Nancy Silverton, Wolfgang Puck, and Massimo Bottura) by 21. In a beautifully-shot video posted to her website, Eatluscious.com, Archer lays out how, for “one week a month, I turn my home into a restaurant complete with chefs, servers, tables, chairs and fresh flowers...I’ve experienced truly extraordinary food, but I also experienced the realities of the industry, low pay, tough conditions, no benefits and endless hours.” The video helps tell Archer’s story, yet there’s much more coming in the form of an episodic documentary about her and her supper club that is being shopped to streaming services that will likely air before Luscious opens as a brick and mortar restaurant, event space, lounge, venue, and take-away store on the corner of NW Colorado Avenue and Bond Street, next to Project Bike. Luscious Supper Club dinners are $185 per person. It’s a lofty price tag, but the restaurant industry is notorious for bad pay, frequently abusive practices, razor thin margins and an abysmal failure rate of 90%, with approximately a quarter of them shuttering before reaching the first anniversary. While that $185 doesn’t even include drinks or gratuity, when considering that Archer’s first ever home-cooked meal hosted in her actual home back in January, 2023 as Bend and the world were still emerging from social-distancing, diners coughed up $139 a head and she still lost money. Not the side-hustle she was expecting. If the experience of a night at the supper club wasn’t deemed worthwhile by Archer’s patrons, she wouldn’t have a 100% success rate of selling out each and every meal — just three nights in a row each month — at an expanded seating of 20 seats per event. Archer buys food from local farmers, never asks for a discount, and has a loyal staff of just seven. Each meal consists of seven picturesque and delectable courses each with four or five

recipes. And yet, even without having to pay a lease or buy new stoves or cookware, according to Archer, her hourly is about eleven bucks. The forthcoming Luscious, ideally, will finally help her earn a living wage for her gustatory artistry. Beyond the fine dining restaurant that will keep the current prix fixe model and will finally include a liquor license to be able to offer a wine menu and more, there will be Luscious Learning for cooking classes, the Luscious Lounge that will be open to the public, as well as Luscious Leftovers, Archer’s concept for a grab-and-go to turn remnants from the high-end dinners into budget-friendly lunches. Speaking of affordability, Archer also envisions the event space to offer family-style meals for the maximum seating allowed (80 heads) where food comes out on platters as opposed to servers delivering plated courses. “Every decision I make in this business starts with one question: Does this foster more connection?” says Archer. “I was really hungry for connection and community, and I felt like it was the right time for people, who are also yearning for this. There were historically famous French salons in Paris where Hemingway and Van Gogh and whoever, all these artists and philosophers and poets would get together and drink wine and yell at each other about politics all night, and then leave as best friends.” Archer was quick to diminish the notion of getting plastered to make the evening a success. At her home-based supper club, guests are allowed to BYO a bottle for a corkage fee and she’s seen an increase in interest for non-alcoholic beers. “I love that people have one to two glasses of wine so they don’t get heavily intoxicated and I do believe that wine is a social relaxant to get more transparent, friendly and engaging so the night takes on more of a community nature,” she says. For now, Luscious Supper Club will continue as it has for the past three years, opening up Archer’s home to just 20 guests meaning each seat is a tough get considering the email list has grown to nearly 5,000 people. Many of them have inquired over the years if they could help finance Luscious to reach the next level and Archer says she’s halfway to being fully financed having created a pitch deck. The mission is to keep what makes Luscious Supper Club special going when it morphs into Luscious by 2027, down to creating one unique menu that will never be replicated again for a truly unique experience.

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Phone Ban With Mixed Reactions By Lauren Shein

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igh school campuses across Bend-La Pine Schools rang in the new year by implementing a complete cell phone ban, restricting access to personal technology during the school day in accordance with a state executive order. The policy, which directs students to keep their cell phones in their bags from “bell to bell,” has received both criticism and commendation from the community. Following the signature of a July executive order by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, school districts across the state scrambled to implement a corresponding policy by the Jan. 1 deadline. Many districts around the state, including Redmond, launched the ban in September. Bend-La Pine Schools chose to wait until the new year. While some districts opted to use lockable cell phone containers or communal storage systems, Bend-La Pine Schools chose a simpler and, in the eyes of some, less effective solution: instructing students to keep their personal electronic devices in their backpacks throughout the school day. This new directive replaces a previous policy utilized in local high schools, in which students put their devices in a “phone caddy” during class and were permitted to use them during passing periods and lunch. According to Summit High School senior Audrey Koegler, this system was far more practical, as it physically separated students from their phones during class. “I think that it’s actually easier to use my cell phone now than it ever was with the phone caddies,” Koegler said. The primary rationale of the statewide mandate is improving student mental

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“Maybe it’ll help kids make relationships with each other because now they’re going to have to talk to each other more,” said Knoll. “I don’t know. We’ll find out.” —Summit Assistant Principal Kristy Knoll health, social connection and academic performance, all areas that research has shown are negatively impacted by personal technology access. While these impacts are difficult to gauge over such a short period of time, Summit social studies teacher Sarah Warsaw reported a palpable shift in the school’s atmosphere, particularly among underclassmen. “At the end of class, they don’t rush to the cell phone caddy to get their phone,” Warsaw explained. “So then they’re forced to either finish up their work or talk to people next to them. It’s a very visible change.” Summit Assistant Principal Kristy Knoll reported similar impacts, noting that “kids are grouping up and interacting more,” even playing board games provided by the school. However, Knoll acknowledged a variety of potential problems with the new policy. A primary concern for many families is the inability for students to communicate with their parents throughout Lauren Shein

A poster outside of the Summit High School attendance office reminds students to keep their personal devices away throughout the school day.

This phone, a way for students to contact their parents throughout the day, was not functional on the first day of the ban.

the school day or in the case of an emergency. This anxiety was compounded when, on Monday, Jan. 5, the first day of the new policy, an unrelated event caused school phone lines to lose function. With school phones down, parents were largely unable to contact their children. Another worry is that students will simply take advantage of open campus policies and leave school to use their phones. Indeed, Knoll acknowledged that, in the first days of the new policy, more students than usual seemed to be going off campus during lunch. “People are going off campus and going to the coffee shop instead of sitting here because they want to use their phone,” she said. “I don’t like that. I like kids to be here because I know they’re safe.” Knoll, who was previously an administrator at Cascade Middle School, which implemented a similar policy years ago, also said that the complete ban felt more applicable to younger students. “We’ve got 18-year-olds that pay their own bills,” Knoll explained. “Some don’t even live at home anymore. Some that have children of their own, some that have jobs, some that are taking college courses and we’re here telling them they can’t have their phones.”

Mackenzie Shaughnessy, a senior at Bend Senior High School, also recognized this issue. As a student athlete, she reported difficulties with team communication. Many students use text messages or mobile apps like SportsYou to make activity arrangements throughout the day, a system which is no longer viable. “Everything’s constantly changing [with my team] and I just have no way of keeping updated until the end of the day,” Shaughnessy explained. However, aside from the inability to connect with teammates throughout the day, she feels that the phone ban is an improvement and most of her peers have taken the policy in stride. Around two weeks after implementation, long-term impacts remain unclear. Some believe that the policy is inherently problematic, while others think that it will ultimately improve student culture and wellbeing. “Maybe it’ll help kids make relationships with each other because now they’re going to have to talk to each other more,” said Knoll. “I don’t know. We’ll find out.”

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don’t know what you’re after when you watch movies and television. Some people use pop culture as a way to escape the narrow confines of their daily life and only want to be entertained. Others just want to unwind at the end of the day with their brain on low power mode. More and more people (specifically in America) struggle with silence and need sound in the background while they fold laundry or doomscroll across the wasteland of Facebook. Me? I don’t care whether a film makes me feel good or bad as long as it makes me feel something. If a movie gives you nothing, not a chuckle, a tear or even a dash of annoyance for how terrible it is, then the film has broken the unwritten contract we make with it: to use our precious time for something, even ephemerally, worthwhile. As much as I wasn’t in love with the plot or dialogue of the new “Avatar,” I was still taken to a distant planet for three hours and given free reign to luxuriate in Jim Cameron’s imagination. Or on the contract-breaking end of the spectrum: the “Minecraft” movie, which made me feel like a slack-jawed consumer clapping at a chicken jockey. There’s a new school of filmmakers that take that contract with their audience seriously, but they don’t want to give you feelings of awe or heartwarming affirmations, instead they’re coming at you with anxious intensity, flop sweat and the feeling of tightly clenched teeth holding back wave after wave of panic attacks. Ari Aster and his cinema of awkward injustice is a perfect example of this, but no other filmmakers have the uncanny ability to make me want to close my eyes and do breath work while practicing mindfulness more than Josh and Benny Safdie. From the ticking clock intensity of “Good Time” to the relentless tension in the depths of the Diamond District in “Uncut Gems,” the Safdie’s obviously want you to leave the theater feeling some kind of way, but I think they’re much more interested in crafting emotion in the moment, keeping their audience gripping their seats like

they’re in a plane without power. In 2025, the Safdies took a (hopefully short) break from one another’s creative partnership, with Benny making The Rock’s stab at awards recognition with the surprisingly gentle “The Smashing Machine” and Josh with the insanely stressful epic, pingpong odyssey, “Marty Supreme.” And I feel perfectly com fortable saying that “Marty Supreme” is a straight masterpiece with what is easily the finest performance from Timothée Chalamet’s relatively new career. Do I ever want to sit through it again? No, but I will because I’m softly masochistic and obsessed with the technical wizardry on display. But, man, if you’re only into movies that help you relax, stay far the hell away from this one. Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a deeply unpleasant table tennis prodigy who is so profoundly unhappy at his station in life that he will do anything, screw over anyone and lie, cheat and steal his way into glory. “Marty Supreme” is his episodic journey into the heart of darkness where he comes into contact with glamorous, yet faded movie stars, teeth-gnashing gangsters, shotgun-toting farmers, the high stakes world of professional pingpong, and just maybe, unconditional love. You won’t ever like Marty, but you’ll be in awe of his depthless narcissism and quotidian restlessness. He moves through the world thinking he’s the shark, but unconsciously terrified he might be the remora on its body. Marty cannot survive in still water and will ignite endless depth charges just to make sure the ocean is still there. Thirty minutes into “Marty Supreme” I was in love with Josh Safdie’s technical brilliance and the clarity of his grimy, 1950s vision. After an hour and a half, I was exhausted and had completely moved away from exhilaration into a numbed weariness. I didn’t need another story of a horrible white guy burning down all he touches in his pursuit of some bastardized and quixotic delusion of the American Dream. After 150 minutes and as the closing credits hit, I wasn’t just back in

love…I was swooning at the brilliance of Safdie, Chalamet and every other brilliant mind involved in this generational work. See, Safdie is such an assured filmmaker that he knows the film is exhausting and that Marty is the absolute worst. He wants us to see the hollow promise of the American Dream and be heartbroken for what could have been. Marty spends almost the entire film branding his own mythology, telling anyone who will listen about his fearless self-reliance and bootstrap determinism, while climbing on every pair of shoulders he can reach. This is the America of “Marty Supreme” and the hypocrisy of its promise. “Marty Supreme” is about pingpong in the same way that “Apocalypse Now” is about war. Somehow, Josh Safdie has made a movie that doesn’t just capture the highs and lows of a life, but the emotional undercurrents as well. You feel absolutely everything Marty is going through, while still mostly despising him. By the end, Safdie leaves it up to the audience to root for or against Mr. Mauser and his dream of pingpong dominance. Whichever way you’re inclined doesn’t matter, what’s important is that a movie made you question your moral compass and reevaluate your own self-mythologizing. That’s a remarkable achievement even as it’s something that most audiences don’t want from art anymore. Just like Marty, the film dares to ask directly: “What is it that you want and what will you do to get it?” You don’t need to answer out loud.

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in Utah. “Strike-Mary Rand” follows snowboarder Rand on her world-wide quest for the best snow. Most of the films run about 15 minutes with some only a couple of minutes. All films will have English closed captioning as well as an ASL interpreter. The same shorts will be shown both nights. “This beloved event brings together outdoor enthusiasts, adventurers and community members who care deeply about the world we live in,” the Environmental Center’s Communication Manager Mary Pantenburg told the Source. “The films explore environmental stewardship, cultural perspectives, and social justice, while also sharing stories that broaden our understanding of global issues, many of which may feel distant yet are deeply connected to life in Central Oregon.” In 2025 the event raised $20,000 for the Environmental Center, making it the largest fundraiser of the year for the nonprofit. “Last year, we welcomed 900 attendees and raised thousands of dollars to support our mission,” Pantenburg says. “With 2025 being an especially challenging year for nonprofits, particularly those focused on climate and environmental work, this event is more important than ever.” Mountainfilm On Tour

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First class from School of Rock Bend to hold debut concert

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s winter settles in to Central Oregon, rivers and managed wetlands offer excellent areas to view waterfowl. “Central Oregon is a great place to see a wide variety of winter waterfowl, including ducks, geese, swans and grebes,” said Duke Tufty, East Cascades Bird Alliance Birders’ Night coordinator. “We are lucky to have the Deschutes River and a number of large bodies of water, such as Hatfield Ponds, that don’t often freeze over completely.” Though early December set some record high temperatures, January’s forecast looks better for colder temperatures. “Cold weather typically concentrates the birds into open waterways because smaller bodies of water freeze over,” said Tufty. “This year, however, that has not happened yet. Winter waterfowl are still around, but not yet in the numbers that we typically hope for, but that should change once the weather gets colder.” So, here’s a short list of some of the better waterfowl birding areas for a wintery visit in Central Oregon. There are sections of the Deschutes River, such as near the Sunriver Marina or through the Old Mill District or around Drake Park, that have nice concentrations of different waterfowl species in winter. Dabblers, such as mallards, gadwalls, American wigeons and green-winged teal, forage by bobbing upside down and feeding on aquatic invertebrates or vegetation just below the surface. Diving ducks, which include buffleheads, common goldeneyes, hooded mergansers and ring-necked ducks, dive underwater in pursuit of prey such as aquatic invertebrates, fish and crayfish. Shallow edges along the rivers also offer resting or preening spots where the ducks and geese haul out of the water. Thanks to an amazing circulation system, these waterfowl can stand on the ice without their featherless legs freezing. “The Crooked River is attractive to waterfowl because of its lazy flow rate and frequent pools,” said Chuck Gates, birder and author of several bird guides and websites to Central Oregon. “Species like American wigeon, common merganser, hooded merganser, and Barrow’s goldeneye feed at these pools while bald eagles loom overhead waiting for unaware fish or fowl.” In addition to the riverways, the Hatfield Ponds, Redmond Wetlands, and Crooked River Wetlands Complex have sections that are generally ice-free due to inlets of managed wastewater.

“The real exciting story about waterfowl and constructed wetlands is the upcoming Redmond Wetlands,” said Gates. “Though more than a year from completion, it promises to eclipse the Crooked River Wetlands as a major resource for migrating, nesting, and wintering waterfowl. Walking trails at both Hatfield Ponds and the award-winning Crooked River Wetlands offer easy access to view birds hanging out in the ponds or sulking in the woods and willows bordering the ponds. “For winter waterfowl birding in south county, I recommend first walking around Sunriver’s paths that border waterways that are not frozen,” said Sevilla Rhoads, ECBA member and field trip leader. “Lake Aspen at the Sunriver Nature Center is open all year because they use a bubbler for the swans, so it almost always has some winter ducks, such as ring-necked ducks, Canada goose and sometimes cackling goose.” Rhoads also recommends sifting through birding reports on the eBird platform to get a sense of where waterfowl are being sighted in winter. And remember, winter is also waterfowl season so dress in bright colors and be aware of hunting in designated areas. “For the intrepid winter birder, we have hiked (snowshoes needed much of the winter) up from Ten-Mile Sno Park to Paulina Lake when we know the lake is not fully frozen and found waterfowl up there,” said Rhoads. Both common and Barrow’s goldeneyes may be seen on the lake, as well as other ducks. Plus, the Newberry Caldera is closed to hunting. The East Cascades Bird Alliance will resume its Wednesday Birders program in January when all the Christmas Bird Counts are finished, and will certainly have a field trip or two out to view waterfowl. Check the website for details. In other birding news, ECBA will also resume the Youth Scholarship program in 2026 which provides funding for a Central Oregon youth to attend a Young Birder Camp in Colorado this summer sponsored by the American Birding Association and partners. This is a great opportunity for a youth birder to associate with their peers and get more into the exciting and never dull world of bird watching! East Cascades Bird Alliance Ecbirds.org

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hree months after opening, students from the School of Rock Bend will hold their first public concert. “We are very excited for our first performance, as you can imagine,” Jeff Reading told the Source. He and his wife Niki opened the school, which is part of a national franchise. The theme for the first concert is “A’90s Experience.’ “The students who will be performing have been working together since we opened in early October on 14 songs from the 90s, including Zombie, Creep, Smells Like Teen Spirit, All the Small Things, What’s Up, Say It Ain’t So, Losing My Religion, and more,” Reading says. The youth performers range in age between eight and 17, while adult performers range in age from 30s to 60s. The School of Rock Bend, located near Blockbuster at NE Third and Revere, offers music lessons for all ages and skill levels. Programs include singing, songwriting and various instruments such as guitar, drums, keyboard and bass. Students also learn how to play together in a band. The first concert will rock the Domino Room on January 25. School of Rock Kickoff Concert Sun. Jan 25 6pm Domino Room 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend Bendticket.com $12.50

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War II, the United States faced a natural rubber shortage and funded research into synthetic substitutes. The effort was partly successful, but there were also failed experiments. Among these was a substance that later became a popular toy named Silly Putty. It sold millions of units and made its marketer wealthy. I suspect a metaphorically similar breakthrough is looming for you, Aquarius: an unplanned discovery that holds unforeseen value. You may soon have your own “Silly Putty moment”—an invention, idea, or situation that is technically a detour from your original goal but still delivers a gift. So keep your curiosity loose and your judgment soft. Don’t dismiss the byproducts of your efforts. Some diversions may reveal themselves to be the magic you didn’t realize you needed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I suggest you try an

“as-if” exercise, Pisces. Here’s what I propose: Enjoy a five-day period visualizing what your life would be like if you stopped saving yourself for a mythical future—including both the positive and negative aspects. Instead, envision yourself spending the coming months doing exactly what you yearn to do most, gleefully and intensely pursuing your sweetest dreams and prime mission. During this sabbatical, you will refrain from invoking excuses about why you can’t follow your bliss. You will assume that you are attuned with the heart of creation. You will act as if you are a joy specialist who adores your life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Japanese Zen master Hakuin (1686–1769) painted with astonishing vigor well into his eighties. When asked his secret, he said he treated each brushstroke as if it were his first. He approached the ink and paper with a beginner’s inspired innocence. I propose that you adopt a version of Hakuin’s practice. Dive into your familiar routines with virgin eyes. Allow your expertise to be influenced by surprise. As for the mastery you have earned, may I suggest you use it as a launching pad for enthusiastic amateurism? Being skilled is wonderful. Being skilled and willing to experiment like a newcomer? That’s the high art of perpetual combustion, an Aries specialty. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1971, NA-

SA’s Apollo 15 mission delivered a new asset to the moon: the Lunar Roving Vehicle. This battery-powered “moon buggy” enabled astronauts to explore farther from their landing site than ever before. They gathered a record haul of rock and soil samples and a deeper understanding of the lunar surface. I think you Bulls would be wise to get your own equivalent of that moon buggy. The apt metaphor here is enhancing your ability to extend your reach and explore beyond the familiar. In the coming weeks, I hope you will seek access to tools, allies, and freedoms that expand your range. Use them to push into new territory and scout around for intriguing valuables.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Are you ready to

unveil the half-hidden, half-beautiful truths you have been keeping tucked away? I think you are. You might shake, sweat, and second-guess yourself right up until the moment the pivotal moment arrives. But then, I predict, you will zone in on how

best to carry out your sublime assignment. The perilous blessings or radiant burdens you’ve been hoarding like secret treasures will finally spill out of you in just the right ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): A hermit crab finds

a new shell not because the old one was bad, but because the creature grew. A similar urge stirs in you now: an instinct to relocate your sensitivity and tenderness into roomier housing. You don’t have to abandon your favorite people or situations. Just ripen and update your containers so your emotional intelligence can flourish even more. Maybe revise your work rhythms. Dream up new bedtime stories. Be braver in declaring your needs. Your ongoing transformations could be a bit bumpy, but mostly healing and cherished. Give them the spaciousness they require.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Poet Jack Gilbert wrote,

“We must risk delight. We can do without pleasure but not delight.” Here’s what I think he meant: Pleasure is easy to access, available in many transactions. But delight requires courage. We must be undefended enough to be astonished and elated. Here’s the potential glitch for you Leos: You sometimes feel inclined to perform your joy; you make your happiness into entertainment for others to be inspired by. But true delight is riskier and more real. It comes when you forget to curate yourself because you’re too enchanted to remember you’re being watched. Your next assignment: Conjure up three moments of private delight that no one but you will see.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many of you are re-

nowned for your precision, but that’s just half the story. The more complete truth is that when you are most robust, you’re a connoisseur of refinement. Your careful edits can transmute muddles into medicines. Your subtle fixes may catalyze major corrections. Here’s my bold declaration: You are now at the height of your Virgo powers. I hope you wield them with utter flair and finesse. Make everything you touch better than it was before you touched it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Some astrologers work without ever glancing at the night sky. Their bond with the planets lives mostly through abstract ideas. To balance that approach, Daniel Giamario developed a more hands-on approach to astrology. In his retreats, students trek into wild country, far from city lights, and spend the dark hours watching the dance of the heavenly bodies. He teaches that cosmic energies can be sensed through our beautiful bodies as much as they can be understood by our fine minds. In the weeks ahead, I invite you to infuse all your explorations with that spirit. Learn through direct encounters, not just through concepts and recycled reports. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your capacity for

intensity is your superpower. I love it, I celebrate it, and I hope to keep nurturing it in you for as long as we’re both here. But not everything deserves the full force of your passionate engagement. Some things are meant to be touched lightly, held loosely, and released easily. The question isn't whether to feel deeply—that's who you authentically are—but whether to act on every deep feeling as if it were sacred revelation. Some emotions are weather patterns passing through, not permanent truths requiring upheaval. These are especially key understandings for you to act on during the coming days.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your intrep-

id spirit is most likely to find exciting adventures if it’s exquisitely prepared. While I love your daring spontaneity and experimental expansiveness, I hope that in the coming weeks, you will work hard to support them with good planning and rigorous foresight. Be imaginative and disciplined, wild and calculating, irrepressible and solidly responsible. If you heed my advice, you could break your previous records for making marvelous discoveries in the frontiers. PS: Treat wonder like a muscle. Flex it daily—with gratitude.

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THE MEDICINE CABINET WITHIN HOLISTIC MEDICINE AND YOUR POWER TO BE WELL By Joshua Phillips, ND

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recent shoulder injury has your author in a position of experiencing firsthand what many patients have presented within our clinic over the years. An acute injury to the rotator cuff complex also illuminated (via diagnostic imaging) areas of chronic and degenerative damage to the complex of muscles, tendons and ligaments that support this joint. Living an active, recreational lifestyle, like so many in central Oregon, makes this a very common injury, which in some cases can be very painful and limiting to normal activities. Injuries like this often do not call for surgery, and fortunately there are many effective options from the perspective of integrative medicine to stimulate and support the body’s capacity for self-healing and regeneration. Each of the modalities discussed warrant an article unto themselves, while this article will serve as a survey of some of the most effective options. While thousands of years old, the application of acupuncture and Chinese medicine still offers extremely helpful tools to support the body’s self-repair of damaged tendonous and connective tissue. Often mistakenly thought of just for pain relief, these techniques also stimulate the body’s self-repair mechanisms. Techniques like Gua Sha (scraping) and cupping act to mechanically and energetically stimulate the body to “show up” in the area to clear metabolic debris and encourage a cellular and chemical response consistent with healing and repair. Acupuncture itself can be profound, stimulating nervous system and energetic movement of “Qi” to open stagnant channels further stimulating the body’s self-healing capacity. A much more modern approach is the application of Prolotherapy injection therapies to the area of injured tissue. “Prolo” is an umbrella term that includes several different techniques, typically injecting either a dextrose solution, ozone, or utilizing the platelet rich plasma (PRP) of an individual’s own blood. In all cases a solution is injected into the area of concern, stimulating a powerful response by the body — in essence, stimulating a targeted inflammatory response so the body shows up to repair the damaged tissue. A complex of cellular and chemical messaging is stimulated by these targeted injections, all of which can stimulate the repair of damaged tissue resulting from repetitive cycles of injury.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a simple but elegant technique that has been around for more than a century, is most well known to address diving injuries, but over recent decades has been shown to treat an array of degenerative and inflammatory conditions. Musculoskeletal injuries are among those that can be helped. HBOT is a simple therapy that involves repeated treatments in a chamber that increases atmospheric pressure so that the body’s blood and tissues are “super-oxygenated.” These high levels of intracellular oxygen stimulate a host of metabolic functions, essentially turning up the volume on mitochondrial ATP production, increasing the body’s ability for self-repair and regeneration. One of the newer technologies used to stimulate tissue regeneration is that of peptide therapy. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and many peptide complexes act like biological messengers, or signaling molecules. Certain peptide complexes have been shown to stimulate areas of tissue repair, blood flow and inflammation, and can be an effective tool for tissue damaged by injury and the degeneration from aging and repetitive over-use. Unfortunately, the FDA has made it unlawful for compounding pharmacies that once supplied these compounds to continue manufacturing them for providing physicians. This has created an unfortunate environment for the time being, for the use of peptides as a therapeutic tool. Light therapies, like high powered class IV laser devices, stimulate similar regenerative intracellular mechanisms, stimulating ATP production and optimizing blood-flow to injured areas. The power-rating and reputability of these devices is important, and like any therapy, working with an experienced provider is key. While in no way an exhaustive list of all regenerative therapies, this discussion serves as a survey of some of the most popular and effective therapeutics to stimulate the body’s reparative and regenerative capacity. When surgery is not indicated or a questionable option, finding a provider who is skilled in these techniques can be a game-changer for recovery from acute as well as chronic or degenerative damage to the body’s joints and connective tissue. —Joshua Phillips, ND, is a naturopathic physician and the director at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center in Bend, Oregon.

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