Wednesday

Storytime — Preschool Parade: Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts to develop early literacy skills for ages 3-5; 10:15 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1061.

Know Less — Less is Best: Learn to pay less on loans and build financial peace of mind; Noon-1 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1032.

Square Dance Lessons: Learn the traditional dance with weekly lessons, the first two are free; 6-8 p.m.;$5, children are free with paid adult; Redmond Grange, 707 SW Kalama St., Redmond; 509-953-3726.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Meeting: The Central Oregon Chapter of the group will hold a regular meeting; 6:30 p.m.;Free; American Legion Post 44, 704 SW Eighth St, Redmond; rmef.org or 541-447-2804.

Poetry Out Loud Contest: 20 Redmond High School students will compete to advance to regionals by reciting a memorized poem; 7-9 p.m.;Free; Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; 541-923-4800.

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., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1061.

Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Board Meeting: The board will discuss the CET Regional Master Transit Plan, rural community and economic development and more; 5:30-7 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Works, 243 E. Antler Ave., Redmond; coic2.org or 541-548-8163.

Personalize Your Oregon Home: A craft night building a “Home” sign with a rusted metal Oregon in place of the “O”; 6-9 p.m.;$65 registration required; Geist Beerworks, 736 SW Umatilla Ave., Redmond; meanderingmaker.com or 541-362-1114.

Bow Wow Bingo: A weekly Bingo game with proceeds going to BrightSide Animal Center; 6:30-8 p.m.;$1 per card; 7th Street Brewhouse, 855 SW Seventh St., Redmond; brightsideanimals.org/events or 541-923-0882.

Friday

COCC Presidential Finalists Community Meeting: Dr. Tod Treat will take community questions; 2:15-3 p.m.;Free; Central Oregon Community College — Building 3, Room 306, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-504-2900.

Craft and Cider Night: Create a string art arrow on a piece of reclaimed barn wood; 6:30-8 p.m.;$40 registration required; Dry Fields Cider, 611 NE Jackpine Court, Suite 3, Redmond; eventbrite.com or 541-350-9578.

Chasing Ebenezer: The Portland indie rock band will perform and discuss their life and marriage; 7-9 p.m.;Free; Desert Song Community Church, 433 SW Fifth St., Redmond; chasingebenezer.com or 541-408-4625.

Lindy Gravelle: The singer-songwriter-pianist performs; 7-10 p.m.;Free; Brassie’s Bar at Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; lindygravelle.com/calendar or 541-548-4220.

Precious Byrd: The local rock band will perform; 7-10 p.m.;$10 at the door, 21 and over; VFW Hall, 491 SW Veterans Way, Redmond; 541-410-2572.

The Bad Cats: The blues-rock band performs; 8-11 p.m.;Free; Checkers Pub, 329 SW Sixth St., Redmond; badcatsband.com or 541-815-0561.

Saturday

Intro to Fostering: An information session on the foster care program in Oregon, learn how to apply to become a certified foster parent; 9:30-11 a.m.;Free; Calvary Chapel, 616 SW Ninth St., Redmond; 541-548-9480.

LEGO Block Party: Kids of all ages can play with LEGO; 10 a.m.-Noon;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1061.

Daddy Daughter Dance 2019: Boots and Bling: The sixth annual dance for fathers and father figures and their daughters will feature a horse-drawn carriage, games, photographer, chocolate fountain and more; 6-9 p.m.;$40 dad registration, first daughter is free, $20 each for additional daughter; Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave., Redmond; redmondoregonrotary.com.

Lindy Gravelle: The singer-songwriter-pianist performs; 7-10 p.m.;Free; Brassie’s Bar at Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; lindygravelle.com/calendar or 541-548-4220.

The Bad Cats: The blues-rock band performs; 8-11 p.m.;Free; Checkers Pub, 329 SW Sixth St., Redmond; 541-815-0561.

Sunday

Square Dance Lessons: Learn the traditional dance with weekly lessons, the first two are free; 3-5 p.m.;$5, children are free with paid adult; Redmond Grange, 707 SW Kalama St., Redmond; 509-953-3726.

Greg Botsford: The singer-songwriter will perform; 6 p.m.;Free; The Vault Taphouse, 245 SW Sixth St., Redmond; koboldbrewing.com or 541-504-9373.

Monday

Toastmasters of Redmond: Learn skills of presentation and speaking style in a safe and supportive group; Noon-1 p.m.;Free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond; 541-508-7591.

Getting Started at COCC: Prospective students can meet with admissions representatives on enrollment, federal funding, choosing courses and more; 4:30 p.m.;Free registration required; Central Oregon Community College — Building 1, Room 128, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-504-2900.

Redmond Downtown Urban Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 5-6 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7761.

COCC Health Programs Info Session: The session will include a overview of occupations, licenses and duties as well as course structure, length and cost; 5:30-6 p.m.;Free; Central Oregon Community College — Building 3, Room 306, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7420.

Tuesday

Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District Board Meeting: The board will appoint a budget officer, discuss a bond measure and local option levy and more; 7:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Area Park and Recreation District, 465 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Central Oregon Irrigation District Board Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 9 a.m.;Free; Central Oregon Irrigation District Office, 1055 SW Lake Court, Redmond; coid.org or 541-548-6047.

COCC Nursing Program Overview: Students interested in the associates program can learn about the minimum requirements to apply, selection process, deadlines and more; 9-10 a.m.;Free; Central Oregon Community College — Building 3, Room 306, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-318-3741.

Quiet Writing Time with WCCO: Join the Writer’s Collective of Central Oregon and fellow writers for quiet writing time; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

Storytime — Pajama Storytime: Evening storytime with songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 0-5, PJs welcome; 6 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1061.

Tim Cruise: The classic rock artist performs; 6-9 p.m.;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Redmond Joint City Council Meeting with Deschutes County Commission: A joint meeting will be held with a special City Council meeting to follow; 6 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7710.