Wednesday

Storytime – Preschool Parade: Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts to develop early literacy skills; 10:15 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Build a Better World for Pets: Meet animals available for adoption from Brightside Animal Adoption, for all ages; 1 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ or 541-312-1050.

Animal Shelter Make-a-Thon: Create toys for animals at Brightside Animal Shelter, for ages 9-17 years; 2 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ or 541-312-1050.

Redmond Parks Committee Meeting: The Redmond Parks Committee will hold its regular meeting; 5:15 p.m.; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue.

Thursday

Storytime – Mother Goose & More: Participatory music with books, rhymes and bounces, ages 0-3 years; 10:15 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Discover Nature Days – Habitat Heroes: Learn about what makes healthy habitat for wildlife and how you can help, for ages 5-10 with parent or guardian; 11 a.m.;Free; Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.childrensforestco.org/discover-nature-days/ or 541-383-5761.

Storytime – Sensory Story Times: Activities, songs and stories for children with sensory processing differences, ages 3-7 years; 11:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Intro to Mountain Biking: for ages 15 and up. Introduction to gear and equipment, safety, basic bicycle maintenance, riding techniques, skill building and balance in a fun and inclusive atmosphere; 6 p.m.;$30.00 – $39.00 $30 in district, $39 for non-district residents; RAPRD Activity Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; raprd.org/ or 541-548-7275.

Friday

Bike with a Ranger: Enjoy an interpretive bike ride, while learning about the natural and cultural history of the Newberry Caldera National Monument; 11 a.m.;Free; Lava Lands Visitor Center, 58201 U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-593-2421.

Redmond Housing and Community Development Committee: The committee will hold its regular meeting.; 3 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW 9th St.

Third Friday Art Stroll: Featuring live music, art openings and more; 4 p.m.-8 p.m.;Free; Downtown Redmond; www.visitredmondoregon.com/?Events.

Saturday

Prineville Airport (S39) Open House Fly-in and Car Show: Activities include an EAA 617 Pancake Breakfast, aircraft displays, Crook County Rodders classic cars, discovery flights raffles and a Prineville Lions Club/Parr Lumber hamburger/hot dog lunch; 8 a.m.;Free; Prineville Airport (S39), 4585 SW Airport Rd.; 617.eaachapter.org/openhouseflyin.htm or 213-305-3241 or 541-416-0805.

Cardboard Boat Races: Build a boat and race it at Cascade Swim Center, for ages 9-17 years; 8 a.m.;Free; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Drive, Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ or 541-617-7050.

July 23

Lava Cast Forest Hikes: Hike through the Lava Cast Forest and learn about how the forest received its name and more; 10 a.m.;Free; Lava Lands Visitor Center, 58201 U.S. Highway 97, Bend. discoveryourforest.org/event/10am-guided-lava-cast-forest-hikes or 541-593-2421.

July 24

Youth Tennis Clinic, Session 2: for ages 4 to 17, start with any session during the summer for a great tennis experience. Led by Nathan Saito, the tennis coach at Redmond High. Check RAPRD activity guide for age groups & cost; 8 a.m.;$45.00 – $72.00; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; www.raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Prepare for Solar Eclipse: A panel of Central Oregon officials and volunteers will discuss the August solar eclipse; 6:30 p.m.;Free; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond; 541-639-7784.