Active Women and Shoulder Pain
2019-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
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
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
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.

Common Ground: Renewable Energy Solutions
2019-11-20 18:00 - 19:30
A move toward greater reliance on renewable energy will help us to reduce our impact on the climate. But how do we weigh the pros and cons of different renewable energy options? How do we make decisions that take both long- and short-term impacts into account? What personal roles do we play? Curators Louise Shirley and Carolyn Nesbitt will lead a conversation among participants. Share your own thoughts and listen to other perspectives. Common Ground programs bring the community together to discuss important topics and hear different points of view in respectful and thoughtful ways.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$6, Members receive 20% discount
The following Refund Policy is in effect for the High Desert Museum. For Museum events and programs: no refunds, unless the Museum cancels the program or event. For more information on the policy, contact the Museum at 541-382-4754 ext. 241.

Central Oregon PubTalk
2019-11-21 17:00 - 19:30 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, the last one of 2019, is a happy hour aimed at bringing together different facets of the business community in one place to network, share ideas and further local businesses.
Keynote Speaker: TBA
Company Pitches: TBA
Company Update: Jamie Bianchini, Co-Founder & CEO, LuDela
Agenda:
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Networking, drinks and appetizers
6:00 pm to 6:45 pm Company Presentations
6:45 pm to 7:30 pm Keynote Speaker Presentation

A Family's Journey Through Youth Mental Illness
2019-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | OSU Graduate and Research Center, 650 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
OREGON AUTHOR TO SPEAK ABOUT RAISING A MENTALLY ILL CHILD
AND PUBLISHED BOOK TO HELP PARENTS
Oregon author, Andrea Berryman Childreth, will be speaking about her family’s journey with youth mental illness and her book ON THE EDGE: Help and hope for parenting children with mental illness, Thursday, November 21, 7:00 p.m. at the OSU Graduate and Research Center, 650 SW Columbia Street in Bend.
Open to the public for free, the presentation will cover tips and resources for parents caring for a difficult or mentally ill child and the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
“Far too many families are struggling alone in shame and silence with little available resources,” says Berryman Childreth. “My goals with the book and my website are to provide information to caregivers and raise awareness about the pervasive impact shame and stigma have on mentally ill people seeking help, receiving appropriate education supports, and obtaining equitable insurance coverage.”
Berryman Childreth is a mental health advocate and coach for parents caring for mentally ill youth. She founded The Lemonade Project – a movement dedicated to calling out stigma surrounding mental illness and empowering families and individuals to share their stories, while improving access to resources and insurance.
Her book, ON THE EDGE, journals her family’s challenges while raising their daughter, who has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder, ADHD, anxiety and depression. It also offers a comprehensive overview of various symptoms, diagnoses and treatments of mental illnesses, as well as tips to navigating the system.
Berryman Childreth has been featured on KOIN-TV in Portland, KOBI-NBC Five on 5 and the Mail Tribune in Southern Oregon, THRIVE GLOBAL, among other media outlets. She also owns a marketing firm and resides with her family in Medford, Oregon. For more information, contact Andrea Berryman Childreth, 541-944-2591, andrea@spotlightmkg.com, or www.thelemonadeproject.com.

4TH FRIDAY ART STROLL IN SISTERS, OR, 4-7PM
2019-11-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, 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

Exhibition Opening: Nature’s Resilience
2019-11-23 10:00 - 16:00
Disturbances in the natural world can feel unsettling. But some, such as fires and floods, can be crucial to healthy High Desert ecosystems. In pine forests, rivers and sagebrush steppe, destruction can be a form of creation. How can a seemingly devastating event support new growth and diversity? Learn more about disturbances—and the human role in them—through this visually stunning exhibition.

I Like Pie Run
2019-11-28 09:00 - 14:30 | Center Plaza at the Old Mill District, near 475 SW Powerhouse Drive, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Don’t miss a marvelous Turkey Day tradition, Bend’s famous I Like Pie fun run on Thanksgiving morning, November 28 at 9 am. Choose from an untimed 5k community run/walk and a shorter untimed family-fun run/walk, both of which start and finish in the Old Mill District’s Center Plaza. Better yet, you’ll earn some post-race pie and all proceeds from the run go to NeighborImpact and Girls on the Run. Participants are encouraged to bring 5lbs of non-perishable food per person to donate. Register here: http://www.footzonebend.com/happenings/i-like-pie/

Thanksgiving at 10below
2019-11-28 12:00 - 20:00 | 10 Below, Oxford Hotel
Join us for our abundant four course prix fixe dinner on Thanksgiving Day, including some of your favorite holiday dishes. View the complete menu on our website: https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/the-kitchen.htm
Dinner will be served from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving day, with Georges Bouhey performing jazz piano from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Cost: $52 for adults, $19 for ages 6-12, and FREE for ages 5 and under. Call 541.382.1010 to make your reservations today!
Don’t forget, we offer complimentary valet parking when you dine with us!

Black Friday Bonanza
2019-11-29 06:00 - 22:00 | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The Old Mill District is pulling out all the stops for the biggest shopping day of the season with huge discounts up to 60% off, plus amazing one-of-a-kind deals. Get the most out of Black Friday and small business Saturday with great specials from independent, regional and national stores, all in a beautiful environment that keeps stress low. Complete list here: https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/blog/shopping/black-friday-specials-events/

Holiday Bazaar Benefit for Youth Bowling in Cottage Grove
2019-11-30 10:00 - 16:00
Holiday Bazaar Benefit for Cottage Grove Youth Bowling
November 30th
Cottage Grove Armory
628 E Washington Ave ~CG
10am-4pm
Over 40 vendors, chair massage, live painting workshop, raffles, Scentsy, knives & survival gear, crafts, Lularoe, home decor, tumblers, crafts, woodworking, hand knitted & crocheted items, Colorstreet, painted signs, metal art, Jewelry, Younique, homemade fashion accessories, Thirty-One, acrylic animal paintings, quilted table runners, tea, Laser cut signs, Pampered Chef, pendants, ornaments, aprons, boho bags, CBD products, handmade bows, Tupperware, Christmas wreaths, Origami Owl, Makeup and skin care, honey, Bigfoot Fudge, essential oils, handmade items, Paparazzi, stickers, keychains, horseshoe art, Harry Potter themed items, beaded picture earrings, art prints and ceramics.

Gingerbread House Decorating at the Oxford
2019-12-01 10:00 - 14:00 | 10 Below, Oxford Hotel
Join us for an afternoon of delight on December 1st in the Bond Room, at the Oxford Hotel, and let your creativity and imagination take over as we welcome the holiday spirit. Last year’s Gingerbread House party was an absolute blast and we’re looking forward to seeing you again!
Gingerbread houses are $20 each and include all of the frosting and candy you’ll need to make your oh-so-sweet dream house!
Reservations are required, so please call 541.382.1010 to secure your spot.
Happy holidays!
December 1st, 2019
10am – 2pm
Oxford Hotel Bend

Natural History Pub – December
2019-12-02 18:30 - 19:30
Go With the Flow: Restoration and Resilience in Stream Systems and the Human Gut*
Dr. Matt Orr, assistant professor at OSU-Cascades, will discuss how disturbance in Central Oregon stream systems has led to habitat degradation—and how disturbance of the human gut from antibiotics and an industrial diet leads to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmunity and cancer. He will present progress being made to better understand and repair each system.
*Please note that the December Natural History Pub will take place at the Museum.
Rimrock Café will be open 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm!

Natural History Pub
2019-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States

Winter Art Series: Exploring Our Collection-Indigenous Basket Weaving Lecture
2019-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
This winter, new Curator of Art and Community Engagement Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on our marvelous art collection through a series of lectures and workshops. In this session, learn about weaving from this region through an Indigenous Critical Art Theory lens. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum.
$10, Members receive 20% discount
FREE to tribal members

NorthWest Crossing Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
2019-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | NorthWest Crossing, 2762 NW Crossing Dr., Bend, OR, 97701, United States
The 8th Annual NorthWest Crossing Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by VisitNWX and Harcourt The Garner Group Real Estate, will continue the fun holiday tradition of lighting the majestic 65-foot Ponderosa Pine tree located on NW Crossing Drive, one block east of Mt. Washington Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Salvation Army and will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three large gift baskets with items donated by local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Learn more at www.visitnwx.com.

Winter Art Series: Exploring Our Collection-Indigenous Basket Weaving Lecture
2019-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States

Backpack Explorers – Science of Skulls
2019-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Come on an adventure!
Almost everybody has bones. Birds, bears, and bobcats do. What about you? Let’s look at different types of bones and why they are important.
Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting artifacts while journeying through the Museum’s nature trails and exhibits. Foster artistic expression in your little one and take home activities to continue the learning. New themes weekly!
$15 per child, Members receive 20% discount. Non-members pay Museum admission for accompanying adult. $5 materials fee for siblings younger than 3 who participate in the crafts.

Backpack Explorers – Science of Skulls
2019-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | High Desert Museum

Annual Meeting
2019-12-05 17:00 - 18:00
Please join us for our Annual Meeting with Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., to hear about the Museum’s recent accomplishments and upcoming plans.
This RSVP is for the Annual Meeting only.
Members will receive 20% off most merchandise in Silver Sage Trading!
