Voting

Oregon elections are vote-by-mail. Anyone who is a resident of Oregon, a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old by Election Day is eligible to vote.

Voter registration cards are available on the Deschutes County Clerk’s website (www.co.deschutes.or.us), at post offices, Redmond City Hall, the Redmond Public Library or through the Department of Motor Vehicles when applying for a Oregon drivers license. (Deschutes County Clerk’s office, 541-388-6547)

Redmond Library — Deschutes Public Library

In addition to books (paper and electronic), the library has internet access, electronic databases for research, movies and CDs. It has a teen room, children’s story times and regular guests and performing artists. The library also offers classes in the use of its electronic resources, such as beginning computer classes, internet use and specific software programs.

For those who would like to buy books, the Friends of the Library operate a used bookstore inside the library, with proceeds going to help fund library projects. Most books cost less than $1. The store is open during library hours whenever volunteers are available to staff it.

The library is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Tuesday (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Closed Sundays. (827 SW Deschutes Ave. 541-312-1050, www.deschuteslibrary.org)

Redmond Post Office

In addition to counter service, the post office offers an Automated Postal Center where customers can weigh their own packages and buy stamps and other services, such as certified and priority mail. The post office also is the local site to obtain U.S. passports. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. (618 NW Hemlock Ave. www.usps.com)

Sanitary services

Residents inside city limits can take care of water, sewer and garbage service with one stop at Redmond City Hall, 716 SW Evergreen Ave. Garbage service is mandatory within city boundaries. (More information: 541-923-7726)

Redmond-area residents outside the city who want garbage service can contact High Country Disposal directly. (541-548-4984)

Dog Licenses

Dogs with a set of permanent canine teeth or 6 months and older (except service dogs for the blind or deaf) must be licensed. Owners who fail to do so are subject to fines. License application forms are available at veterinary offices and BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond or at www.co.deschutes.or.us. (More information: 541-388-6637)

Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services

Drivers who move to Oregon from another state must obtain an Oregon driver’s license even if an out-of-state license has not expired. The DMV may waive the driving test for applicants who have a valid out-of-state license or if that license expired less than a year ago. Fee schedules, forms, Oregon traffic laws and other information, as well as options to renew licenses and make address changes, can be found at the agency’s website.

The DMV office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Wednesday (opens at 9 a.m.) Closed weekends. (1649 SW Odem Medo Road, in Wagner Square shopping center. 541-548-0140, www.OregonDMV.com)