Bend Magazine

Kids Curate
2019-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | OR
Celebrate the work of fourth and fifth graders from Ensworth Elementary School in Bend in Kids Curate, a yearlong project incorporating science and art that culminates in an exhibit at the Museum. This year, students learned about the geology and natural ecosystems of Smith Rock to create drawings, sculptures and a photographic collage that will be on display.
Made possible by Chambers Family Foundation, Clabough Foundation, Oregon Arts Commission, Bloomfield Family Foundation, and Reser Family Foundation
With support from Pacific Power Foundation, Dogs Limited, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and US Bank Foundation

Fly the Ford Tri-Motor Airplane Tour
2019-05-09 - 2019-05-12 | Bend, Bend, United States
The Ford Tri-Motor, or “Tin Goose,” was the first commercial airliner in the U.S., taking its first transcontinental flight in 1929. “Fly the Ford Tour,” sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association High Desert Flyers Chapter 1345, is a chance to relive history and take a ride in this rare antique plane, while celebrating commercial and civil aviation. Each day of the “Fly the Ford” event has a special theme:
• Thursday, May 9 – Media and Celebrity Day
• Friday, May 10 – Innovation in Aviation Day
• Saturday, May 11 – Celebration of Commercial and Civil Aviation
• Sunday, May 12 (Mother’s Day) – Women in Aviation
Visit the website for each action-packed day’s activities, including airplane and antique car displays, VIP speakers and guests, aviation exhibits, BBQ lunch, Sunday pancake breakfast, Young Eagle’s flights, and on Mother’s Day, free flowers to the first 50 moms that take a ride on the Ford Tri-Motor antique airplane!

Pole Pedal Paddle Race Strategy Kayaking Clinic
2019-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Bend, 97702
Short description: To get ahead of the Pole Pedal Paddle pack during the on-water leg of Bend’s favorite multi-sport race, sign-up for Tumalo Creek’s affordable two-hour strategy clinic!
Long description: To get you ahead of the Pole Pedal Paddle pack during the on-water leg of Bend’s favorite multi-sport race, sign-up for Tumalo Creek’s two-hour clinic. Our skilled instructors will give you an overview of the urban Deschutes River Pole Pedal Paddle course as well as specific strategies to utilize the current and eddies in this portion of the river. Tumalo Creek will provide boats for the clinic at no extra charge, but we recommend bringing your race day boat. Note: This is a paddleboard friendly class!
See Tumalocreek.com for details!
Dates and times:
May 8 &11, 6-8pm

March for Students - Bend
2019-05-08 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Community members are invited to join hundreds of Bend-La Pine Schools staff members for March for Students on May 8 at 3:15 p.m. at the Bend-La Pine Schools’ Education Center, across from the library in downtown Bend . This afternoon event includes music, ice cream and camaraderie in support of appropriate state funding for public education. Attendees are encouraged to wear red. Can’t make the event? Send a photo of yourself wearing red to spotlight@bend.k12.or.us

Art & Wine Auction with Sola Via
2019-05-05 17:00 UTC | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
Join Todd Haaby & Sola Via for our 10th year at the annual charity event for Deschutes County Children’s Foundation! We donate our performance to the children’s auction for a special house party performance. Last year, we sold two performances for over $10k that went to the foundation. Call (541) 389-3111 for reservations.

Annual Spring Paddle Festival Demo Day at Riverbend Park
2019-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Riverbend Park, 799 SW Columbia Street, Bend, 97702
Ready to learn the life long sport of paddling? Then don’t miss Paddle Festival!
Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe will hold the Spring Paddle Festival on Saturday, May 4, 2018. Join us from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Riverbend Park and demo dozens of kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and more. Tumalo Creek staff will be on hand to help you get on the water safely. Spring Paddlefest is the perfect opportunity for those who are interested in buying their first boat or board, as well as those who are looking to upgrade. The event brings the widest variety of paddle sports gear to Central Oregon each year. Come down and try out 2018 boats and boards and see the latest and greatest technology in paddling.
We’ll be joined by industry representatives from Hobie Cat Company, Eddyline Kayaks, Wenonah Canoe, Wilderness Systems Kayaks, Current Design, Jackson Kayak, KIALOA, Werner Paddles, Hurricane Kayaks, Johnson Kayaks, Surftech USA, Emotion Kayaks, Native Canoes, Boardworks Surf, and Confluence Kayaks.
Paddle Festival Clinics
If you’ve never kayaked, paddleboarded or canoed before, sign up for one of our Spring Paddlefest Clinics on Friday, May 3 or Sunday, May 5. Friday clinics are a great option for those who would like to learn the basics of kayaking or paddleboarding and get comfortable on the water before coming to our demo day on Saturday.
See Tumalocreek.com for details!

Oregon Spotted Frog Stewardship Adventure
2019-05-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | OR
Calling all families—learn about the Oregon spotted frog and how to keep our local watershed healthy in this interactive workshop. Conduct hands-on science and art activities. Take a field trip to an Oregon spotted frog habitat and participate in a stewardship project. This workshop is for children ages 7 to 10 and an adult caregiver. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle and lunch. Transportation provided.
9:00 am — 1:00 pm
$10, Members receive 20% discount
With support from Oregon Wildlife Foundation
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.
Photo courtesy of USGS

Tumalo Art Co. featured artist for May—Shelli Walters "Wings"
2019-05-03 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
New mixed media pieces by Shelli Walters celebrate “Wings” as a symbol of strength, purpose and freedom, opening May 3, at Tumalo Art Co. during the First Friday Gallery Walk from 4-8pm.
Drawn to bold color Shelli works with layers upon layers of paint and collage that add depth and texture inviting the viewer to look more closely. A graphic designer by trade she loves to use torn up printed materials in her work. This show celebrates taking a “leap of faith” a year ago by leaving her ad agency career of 24 years to surrender to the mystery of her creative path and pursue art and design with autonomy. In the year leading up to her departure her connection to Nature and its guidance became an undeniable and powerful force. “Birds appeared as messengers—time to trust my wings and synchronicity. These birds reappear here in my work. Each taking their perfect, harmonious place within the earth and sky.”
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of Bend’s Old Mill District open 7 days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Old Mill District Birding Walks With East Cascades Audubon Society
2019-05-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Old Mill District, 730 SW Columbia Street, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
For the sixth year in a row, the Old Mill District and East Cascades Audubon Society have teamed up to offer popular free walking tours that provide an opportunity to enjoy the Central Oregon outdoors. Walks are guided by an expert from the local Audubon Society, who will take participants on an exploration of the migratory corridor that runs along the Deschutes River. Following the riverside trails within the Old Mill District, the tours will provide an opportunity to see a wide range of bird species as they prepare for warmer weather with nesting and migration. Groups will meet at the Ticket Mill in the heart of the Old Mill District. Appropriate for all ages and interested parties, from novices to experienced avian experts.

JazzBros! at the Riverhouse On the Deschutes
2019-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend, 97703
JazzBros! return to the Riverhouse Thursday Jazz series with Steve Anderson on drums, Jason Jackson on bass, and Georges Bouhey on keys and vocals. Please call (541) 389-3111 for reservations.

Expert Answers to Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Discomfort
2019-05-01 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OSU – Cascades Campus Tykeson Hall 111, 1500 Southwest Chandler Avenue, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Pain in your hands, wrists, or elbows? You are invited to attend a free seminar presented by two local providers specializing in the treatment of hand and upper extremity.
With 27 bones, 29 joints and at least 123 named ligaments in your hands alone, there is a lot to know regarding the function and health of your upper extremities. Whether you are currently experiencing pain and discomfort in your hands, wrists, or elbows, or you would like to prevent common conditions from happening in the future, this seminar will provide you with helpful information and answers. This free seminar will be presented by two expert providers; Dr. David Holt, orthopedic surgeon at The Center, and Amy Houchens, physical therapist at Southside Physical Therapy.
Topics of discussion include:
– Hand Arthritis
– Carpal Tunnel
– Golf/Tennis Elbow
– Trigger Finger
– Q & A
Space is limited. Please RSVP. Join us for refreshments beginning at 5:30 pm.
If you have any questions, email jgriggs@thecenteroregon.com or call 541.322.2211

Spring Paddle Festival Standup Paddleboard Clinic
2019-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Bend, 97702
Short Description: We know you’ve been wanting to learn to paddleboard for a long time! Tumalo Creek’s annual paddle festival weekend is the best time to learn. Ease into paddling with the most affordable lessons all year!
Long Description: Because paddle sports are the perfect summer compliment to a four season outdoor enthusiast in Central Oregon, we know you’ve been wanting to learn to standup paddleboard. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s 20th annual Spring Paddlefest Weekend is the perfect opportunity to give it a try! Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe will be offering two-hour intro to kayak and standup paddleboard courses for only $35 on April 27th, May 3rd & 5th, free demos on May 4th at Riverbend Park and retail paddle gear will be on sale in store throughout the weekend!
After this clinic, participants will be able to effectively navigate boats or boards by using a variety of basic strokes and paddle techniques. You’ll develop the technique and confidence to enjoy Central Oregon’s waterways on your own!
Saturday’s Paddlefest Celebration at Riverbend Park will be the perfect time to try your new paddle skills while demoing the latest boat and board models from premier brands and manufacturers.
See Tumalocreek.com for details!
April 27 (2-4pm), May 3 (2-4pm), May 5 (2-4pm)

Spring Paddle Festival Kayaking Clinic
2019-04-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Bend, 97702
Short Description:
We know you’ve been wanting to learn to kayak for a long time! Tumalo Creek’s annual paddle festival weekend is the best time to learn. Ease into paddling with the most affordable lessons all year!
Long Description: Because paddle sports are the perfect summer compliment to a four season outdoor enthusiast in Central Oregon, we know you’ve been wanting to learn to kayak. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe’s 20th annual Spring Paddlefest Weekend is the perfect opportunity to give it a try! Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe will be offering two-hour intro to kayak and standup paddleboard courses for only $35 on April 27th, May 3rd & 5th, free demos on May 4th at Riverbend Park and retail paddle gear will be on sale in store throughout the weekend!
After this clinic, participants will be able to effectively navigate boats or boards by using a variety of basic strokes and paddle techniques. You’ll develop the technique and confidence to enjoy Central Oregon’s waterways on your own!
Saturday’s Paddlefest Celebration at Riverbend Park will be the perfect time to try your new paddle skills while demoing the latest boat and board models from premier brands and manufacturers.
See Tumalocreek.com for further details.
Dates and times: April 27 (1-3pm), May 3 (10-12pm), May 5 (10-12pm, 1-3pm)

Old Mill District Foodie Fest Chowder Cook-Off For Charity
2019-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Join us on Saturday, April 27 for the second annual Old Mill District Foodie Fest Chowder Cook-Off competition at Greg’s Grill on the Deschutes!
Your $12 ticket includes samples of chowder from 18 different restaurants!
Plus, Deschutes Brewery will be pouring beers all day as well.
Tickets will be sold at the door, no presale.
This is a family friendly event! There will be a bounce house on site for the kiddos and live music will be playing throughout the day.
Last year’s inaugural event raised $2,500 for the Bend Food Project and High Desert Food & Farm Alliance with just nine restaurants. This year with nearly 20 participants sampling chowder we hope to double our fundraising efforts!
This year’s participants include Boxwood Kitchen, Deschutes Brewery, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Ginger’s Kitchenware, Three Creeks Brewing Company, Currents at the Riverhouse, Brother Jon’s Public House, The Row At Tetherow Golf Course, J DUB, Level 2 Global Food and Lounge, Big Ski’s Pierogi, Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzerias, Citizen Bar & Kitchen, Johnny Carino’s, EBarGrill, Sidelines Sportsbar & Grill, Village Bar & Grilland of course the hosts, Greg’s Grill on the Deschutes.
Get your taste buds ready to crown this year’s best chowder!

Thriving with Diabetes Classes
2019-04-27 09:00 - 2019-05-18 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Synergy’s team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists brings you this complete diabetes program that is accredited by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE).
This 4 week session supports those who are new to diabetes or who are needing a little extra help with improving their blood sugars. Join others, just like you, who are looking to learn, grow, and live their best life while managing their diabetes. Participants will experience lower HbA1c, decreased complications, and better quality of life!
Located at Synergy Health & Wellness
361 NE Franklin Ave Building C, Bend, OR 97701

Desert Reflections: Water Shapes the West
2019-04-27 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | OR
Water shapes both the High Desert landscape and the ways in which humans and animals live within it. For Desert Reflections, the Museum has commissioned four artists to create contemporary works in response to the complex topic of water in this region. This unique and interdisciplinary exhibition will explore regional concerns and global issues surrounding this precious resource. How is water in the High Desert managed, what challenges arise, and how are people collaborating to create a sustainable future?
Made possible by Avion Water Co, Alex Hodge Construction, Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, Bend Foundation, Central Oregon Visitors Association, Combined Communications, Ford Family Foundation, KTVZ-KFXO, OCF Creative Heights, and Oregon Cultural Trust.
With support from Bend Magazine, Central Oregon Radiology Associates, Chubb, the Jackson Foundation, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies.

Exclusive Members’ Exhibition Preview: Desert Reflections: Water Shapes the West
2019-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | OR
Join us to celebrate the opening of Desert Reflections!
Explore the complexities of water and its management in the High Desert. See new artwork from four Pacific Northwest artists.

Alaska Native Masterworks Fine Art Show
2019-04-26 16:00 - 2019-04-28 17:00 UTC | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Join us at Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters to meet three award winning Alaska Native artists; Don Johnston, Aleut, baleen basket weaver, Terresa White, Yup’ik Eskimo, sculptor and Mark Tetpon, Inupiaq, carver.
The Peoples of the Far North have long honored their physical and spiritual relationships with the animals, sea mammals and birds of their environment. These artists intimately capture and express unique connections with the natural and cultural world of the Arctic. Come, learn, and explore the art of the Arctic and gain new insight direct from these innovative and highly collected artists.
Friday opening reception, 4 -7 pm
Saturday 10 -5, with working demonstrations
Sunday 11 – 4

Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids' Sake
2019-04-26 16:00 - 20:00 UTC | OR
It’s Time for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon’s 20th Anniversary Bowl For Kids’ Sake.
Gather your team and get ready for the most fun you’ll have in rented shoes!
This year’s theme is DEFENDERS OF POTENTIAL: Come dressed as your favorite superhero!
This event is open to companies, families, and friends who want to have fun and support the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Get a team of 6 people together and reserve your lane today! By bowling with us or making a donation to a bowler (or both!) you help us carry out our mission—to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
Creating your team is easier than ever with our new fundraising platform, which allows each participant to create their unique fundraising page through Facebook or email, displays individual and team fundraising goals, and shows which individuals and teams are in the running for the most money raised, and who will win the grand prizes!
This year’s event will be on April 26th at the Sun Mountain Fun Center, with two flights of teams:
Flight 1: 4-6pm
Flight 2: 6-8pm
Pizza, beer and soda provided
Amazing raffle prizes
Grand prize for the individual and team who raise the most money!
Register your team at www.bbbsco.org
For more information, contact Kirsten at 541-389-1409
Ways to get involved with Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2019:
– Become a Bowl for Kids’ Sake Sponsor (See our online Sponsor Packet.)
– Register as a Bowler or Team Captain
– Donate to a Bowler
– Thank one of our 2019 BFKS Sponsors
300 NE Bend River Mall Dr.
Bend, OR 97703
541.382.6161
http://www.bbbsco.org/events/bowl-kids-sake/

4th Friday Art Stroll in Sisters, OR, 4-7PM
2019-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
Visit some 20 Art Galleries in Sisters: Have a great time, 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

Wildlife Conservation Photography
2019-04-26 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | OR
Join our wildlife curators to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to walk participants through various camera techniques with portrait-style and action photography opportunities with birds and mammals. Participants are invited to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary meeting on Friday, April 26 at 6:00 pm.
8:00 am — 2:00 pm
$150, 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
2019-04-25 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
EDCO’s Central Oregon PubTalk, held the fourth Thursday of the month, 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: David Gooder, Global Trademark Strategy and Policy Advisor, Jack Daniels Properties/Brown-Forman Corp.
Pitching Company: Amy Stahl, Founder, Metolius Tea;
Austin Anderson, Founder, Rupie
Company Updates: Jeff Baker, Business Lender, Craft3

Easter Brunch & Georges’ Jazz Piano!
2019-04-21 12:00 UTC | 10 Below, Oxford Hotel
It is Georges’ 7th year with his friends at the Oxford. Always fun, swingin’, extremely tasteful and quickly becoming an Easter tradition for Bend. For reservations, please call the Oxford hotel at 541-382-1010.

Easter Bunch Buffet at 10Below
2019-04-21 10:00 - 13:30 UTC | 10 Below, Oxford Hotel
Join us for a delightful brunch buffet on Easter Sunday, offered from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm on April 21. While dining at 10below, enjoy complimentary valet parking!
Our special menu includes breakfast favorites, baked goods, fresh salads, seafood, and much more. View the complete menu: https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/the-kitchen.htm.
Cost: $50 for adults, $24 for ages 6 to 12, free for ages 5 and under. Call 541.382.1010 for reservations today!

Wine, Women and Purses
2019-04-13 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Downtown Redmond
Fun, charity fundraiser for Saving Grace of Central Oregon. Event to include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music and a speaker. Both silent and live auction of purses (or other containers, filled with gifts and merchandise. $10 tickets include drinks. Held at the Community Room at 1857 NW 6th., Redmond (above Geno’s Italian Grill). Presented by General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Central Oregon.

Jazz Piano Workshop at the Tower - Sunriver Music Festival
2019-04-13 14:30 - 16:00 UTC | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
The Bend Student Jazz & Funk Ensemble (directed by Georges Bouhey) performing and backing featured artist Adam Birnbaum.

The Center Foundation's Knee'd to Know Professional Development Conference
2019-04-12 16:30 - 2019-04-13 18:00 UTC | OR
The Center Foundation’s annual professional education conference Knee’d to Know will focus on current and emerging trends in surgery and rehab of the knee. Attendees will gain evidence-based information on anatomy, surgical interventions, indications for rehabilitation, therapy options, outcomes and implications, and a review of pediatric knee conditions and treatments.

Wick & Wild Spring Workshop
2019-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | OR, United States
Join us for another FABULOUS workshop at J-Dub Restaurant in downtown Bend! We will be planting up succulents with Shannon Lester, landscape designer from Blooming Desert Design + Build AND making the best smelling candles with the help from the lovely girls at Twisted Wix Candle Co.. Each attendee will leave with TWO candles and TWO succulent planters in a cute carrying case that can be decorated for a more festive look. Give them away as Mother’s Day gifts or keep them for yourself! Celebrate Spring with us! Pre-registration required and limited spots available. $59/pp
