Harvest Festival
2019-10-05 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
The Miller family has been tending to their garden all summer at the 1904 living history ranch and needs your help to prepare for winter. Dig and clean potatoes to store in the root cellar, press fresh apples into cider and churn butter to make sure the Millers are stocked with the necessities for the changing seasons.

Expert Answers to Back Pain
2019-10-10 18:00 - 19:00 | OSU – Cascades Campus Tykeson Hall 111, 1500 Southwest Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Center invites you to attend a free informative seminar addressing back pain. Chronic back pain specialist, Dr. Mathew Paluck, will share useful insights to help you understand the causes of back problems and discuss treatment options. If back pain is keeping you from doing the simple things you once did, come learn more about reliable and effective solutions.
Topics of discussion include:
• Common causes of back pain
• Comprehensive medical examination
• Nonsurgical treatment options
• Q&A
Space is limited. Please RSVP.

Thorn Hollow String Band
2019-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | OR
Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band!
Dancing encouraged.

Museum and Me
2019-10-12 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Free for individuals, friends and family

River Pig Saloon- Pumpkin Carving Party
2019-10-15 20:00 | OR
River Pig Saloon- Pumpkin Carving Party
October 15, 2019 8pm
At River Pig Saloon, Bend, Oregon
Pumpkins and carving utensils provided

Senior Day
2019-10-16 09:00 - 17:00 | OR
Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on this day of special programming.

Bend Venture Conference
2019-10-17 - 2019-10-18 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
EDCO will again host the annual two-day Bend Venture Conference on Thursday, October 17 – Friday, October 18, 2019, at the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Tickets to the 16th Annual BVC are available here.
Last year, 600 attendees, 50 prominent investors, and over 70 companies joined us for a celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation. Over the past five years, investments, awards and prizes upwards of $10 million were awarded to 38 companies as a result of the conference.
Companies in the Impact Competition have historically competed for investments ranging from $50,000-$100,000. This year’s Early Stage Competition has received a commitment from Portland Seed Fund to invest at least $25,000 into the winning company. Growth Stage Competition finalists could collect an investment of $250,000 or more. The 2019 BVC will feature impressive speakers from across the country representing angel investors, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs.
For more information please visit our website.

Subaru Love Pets with BrightSide Animal Center
2019-10-18 12:00 - 16:00 | OR, United States
Bring the whole family including the four-legged! Doggie photos with costume choices! Raffle for dog care package every 15 minutes! I.D. tag engraving. Meet adoptable dogs! And, it is National Chocolate Cupcake Day – so you can enjoy those, too! Subaru and BrightSide care about you and your PETS!
location:
Subaru of Bend, 2060 NE U.S. Highway 20, Bend, OR 97701

BendBroadband's Jazz at the Oxford: Diane Schuur
2019-10-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-10-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-19 20:00 - 22:00 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
Diane is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the ’40s and ’50s, she has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents’ generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and ’60s. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades – and includes two Grammy Awards and three Grammy nominations – Diane’s music has explored nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical landscape.

Exhibition Opening: Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii
2019-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | OR
During World War II, the U.S. federal government incarcerated 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry, about two-thirds of whom were United States citizens. The government used racist propaganda and fear-based arguments to justify their actions. For those who were incarcerated—imprisoned without charge—the experience was life-changing.
Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii examines this painful chapter of American history. Artist Takuichi Fujii was among those imprisoned, first at the Puyallup temporary detention camp on the Washington State Fairgrounds and then at Minidoka Relocation Center, where he lived with his family for over three years.

BendBroadband's Jazz at the Oxford Free Music Education Workshop: Diane Schuur
2019-10-19 11:15 - 13:15 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
BendBroadband’s FREE Music Education Workshop, hosted by Georges Bouhey, offers local music students and professionals the opportunity to talk with, learn from and play with Diane Schuur.
No advance registration required. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free parking at the public garage adjacent to the Oxford Hotel Bend.
About Diane Schuur:
Diane is as eclectic as she is brilliant. A longtime disciple of Dinah Washington and other legendary jazz singers of the ’40s and ’50s, she has built a stellar career by embracing not only the jazz of her parents’ generation, but also the pop music of her own youth during the late 1950s and ’60s. In a recording career that spans nearly three decades – and includes two Grammy Awards and three Grammy nominations – Diane’s music has explored nearly every corner of the 20th century American musical landscape.

4TH FRIDAY ART STROLL IN SISTERS, OR, 4-7PM
2019-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Visit some 20 Art Galleries in Sisters: Enjoy beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, hors d’œuvres, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the stroll. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry.
The Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters that believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at www.SistersArtsAssociation.org

River Pig Saloon- Boos and Booze Costume Party
2019-10-26 | OR
River Pig Saloon- Boos and Booze Costume Party
A Halloween Costume Party, No Costume, No Entry.
October 26th, 2019 – 8pm
Live music, DJ, Burlesque show
River Pig Saloon, Bend, Oregon

Tales of Hallow’s Eve
2019-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | OR
A Halloween party like you’ve never seen! Dare to enter the haunted Spirit of the West exhibit. Family fun for all ages. Costumes encouraged!
$10, Members receive 20% discount
Museum café will be open for food and drinks

November Show at Tumalo Art Co. features Helen Brown
2019-11-01 16:00 - 20:00 | OR
“Pixels to Pigments”, Helen Brown’s November show at Tumalo Art Co. features watercolors illustrating how one artist interprets the vision of another artist—a photographer. The show opens during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk, November 1, from 4-8pm.
Asking her collectors, friends and family to submit their favorite photos to her to serve as reference for her watercolors, she received over 150 photos from 55 of them. Says Brown, “I was overwhelmed, but excited to choose and get started painting!” Unlike commission work, the photographers are not obligated to purchase the work, just to come and observe her interpretations. “I thought it would be fun to involve other people in the process,” she explained.
She will show up to 15 watercolors depicting landscape, animals, figures and still life. In one painting, she combined two photos into the same scene. “I’m not sure all the photographers will even recognize their photo in my paintings, as I like to change the color scheme and composition to suit my eye.”
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open 7 days a week. 541-385-9144. tumaloartco.com.

Film Screening: “Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp”
2019-11-01 18:00 - 19:30 | OR
Produced for Minidoka National Historic Site, this film tells the story of a group of Americans and their incarceration by the U.S. government in the High Desert of southern Idaho, purely on the basis of race. “Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp” explores the lasting impact of incarceration on Japanese-Americans, through decades of shame and silence, before the community took a stand for redress, and examines the relevance of their story for civil rights today. Explore the exhibit about World War II imprisonment Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii beforehand and hear from Friends of Minidoka Executive Director Mia Russell afterward about making the film.

Wild Weenie Wonderland
2019-11-02 12:00 - 15:00 | OR
Join BrightSide Animal Center for a start to your Holiday Season! We’ll have wiener dog races at 1:30pm and an ugly sweater contest at 2:30pm – all shapes, sizes, colors and weights welcome! A special prize for best matching sweater combo. Vendors for shopping, food trucks for munchies and Wild Ride Brewing beverages!
Located at Wild Ride Brewing Co., 332 SW Fifth St., Redmond, OR 97756

Active Women and Shoulder Pain
2019-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | OR
Join us for a free seminar at lululemon in The Old Mill District presented by two local experts who will discuss common causes of shoulder pain along with surgical and non-surgical treatment options.
PLUS! Fun giveaways for all attendees from lululemon and Cyclebar!
Register to save your spot. https://shoulderpainactivewomen.eventbrite.com
If you have any questions, email jgriggs@thecenteroregon.com or call 541.322.2211

Thorn Hollow String Band
2019-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | OR
Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band!
Dancing encouraged.
11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Free with Museum admission

Mining Day
2019-11-09 11:00 - 15:00 | OR
Stake a claim, pan for gold and have your earnings authenticated in our indoor placer mine and boomtown.
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Museum admission, plus $2 per “miner”

Oregon Humanities Conversation Project: It’s a Free Country: Exploring the Limitations and Responsibilities of Freedom
2019-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Ever heard the expression “America: land of the brave and free” or “It’s a free country! I can do what I want?” Maybe you think or say these things yourself. But what does it mean to “be free?” Join Ann Su for a conversation that explores the impact of culture on how we define, value and experience freedom personally and in community. Participants will discuss different questions: Does everyone have access to freedom in the same way? What choices come with freedom and what are the responsibilities that accompany those choices? How does the concept of “freedom” play out in a diverse, democratic society?
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, doors at 5:30 pm
All are welcome. A $5 donation is encouraged.

Comedy For Kids' Sake
2019-11-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
We’re rolling out the red carpet, and you are invited! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon for a fabulous night of comedy, libations, and defending potential. Our 22nd annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake is returning to the Tower Theatre November 15th, 2019, and promises to be the best yet, hosted by the effervescent Tracee Tuesday, voted best local radio personality in 2018, and featuring two side-splitting comedians.
The evening includes a huge silent auction and an exciting live auction that gets the crowd competing over one-of-a-kind items. Favorites are the “showstopper:” thousands of dollars in beer, wine, and spirits, two tickets to anywhere Alaska Air flies, and the “food truck frenzy:” with culinary experiences all around Central Oregon. Getaways, like a large vacation rental on the Oregon Coast or a stay in a private cabin located on a secluded ¾-mile stretch of the best fly fishing water on the Lower Deschutes will also create a stir.
All proceeds from Bend’s premier red carpet event, goes towards matching Central Oregon youth with caring adult mentors, also known as, DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL. Children benefit from a caring adult inspiring their potential. Studies show youth with mentors do better in school and reach higher levels of education than those without, and there are hundreds of kids from Madras to La Pine who need mentors. Join us for a spectacular event, become a Defender of Potential, and change a life for the better, forever.

BendBroadband's Jazz at the Oxford: Brubeck Brothers Quartet
2019-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-11-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families. This dynamic quartet is comprised of Dan Brubeck on drums, Chris Brubeck on bass and trombone, Mike DeMicco on guitar and Chuck Lamb on piano. Although the quartet’s style is rooted in “straight-ahead” jazz, their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music.

BendBroadband's Jazz at the Oxford Free Music Education Workshop: Brubeck Brothers Quartet
2019-11-16 11:15 - 13:15 | Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
BendBroadband’s FREE Music Education Workshop, hosted by Georges Bouhey, offers local music students and professionals the opportunity to talk with, learn from and play with The Brubeck Brothers Quartet.
No advance registration required. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free parking at the public garage adjacent to the Oxford Hotel Bend.
About the Brubeck Brothers Quartet:
The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families. This dynamic quartet is comprised of Dan Brubeck on drums, Chris Brubeck on bass and trombone, Mike DeMicco on guitar and Chuck Lamb on piano. Although the quartet’s style is rooted in “straight-ahead” jazz, their concerts reveal an inherent ability to explore and play odd time signatures while naturally integrating the influences of funk, blues and world music.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Holiday Gala
2019-11-16 17:30 - 22:00 | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Join us for Assistance League of Bend’s Annual Gala, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Riverhouse on the Deschutes. The event features dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Auction items include fabulous trips, jewelry, golf packages, fine wine, and art and collectibles, Proceeds benefit children and adults in need in Deschutes County. Tickets are $125 per person.
Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. Last year volunteers contributed 19,600 hours and served more than 5,500 individuals. Our signature program is Operation School Bell, which provides new school clothes to students in Bend-LaPine, Redmond and Sisters School Districts.
Go to www.assistanceleague.org/bend to purchase tickets or for more information.

Third Annual Fall Harvest Feast, Farm to Table Celebration
2019-11-17 17:30 - 20:00 | OR, United States
By now you are all aware how dearly Locavore loves to celebrate, and what could be more celebration-worthy than the bounty of the fall harvest another successful farming season. We would like to cordially invite you to celebrate with us at the Fall Harvest Feast, for the third year in a row. This year we will be hosting this tasty and jovial event at Brasada Ranch Resort.
As Locavore closes out our 10 year anniversary, we are excited to announce a new partnership with the international non-profit, A Greener World. Chef Doug of Brasada Ranch will treat you to a delectable feast you will not soon forget.
