Wednesday Nov. 27

Blood Donations: Eligible blood donors are welcome to donate; 9:30-2 p.m.;Free; St. Thomas Catholic Church, 1720 NW 19th St., Redmond; redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.

Preschool Parade Storytime: Stories, songs, rhymes and crafts to develop early literacy skills for ages 3-5 years; 10:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Karaoke: All singers welcome to perform; 8:30-Noon;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Thursday Nov. 28

Redmond Turkey Trot: A 5K, 10K and kids 1K race will take place, awards will be given to winners of each age group and all participants will get a slice of pie, benefiting Bright Eyes, Bright Future; 9 a.m.-Noon;$25 adult 5K, $20 student 5K, $30 adult 10K, $25 student 10K, $5 more day of Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; redmondturkeytrot.com/.

Karaoke: The bar will be open for Thanksgiving and all singers welcome to perform; 8:30-Noon;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Friday Nov. 29

Blood Donations: Eligible blood donors are welcome to donate; 10:30-3 p.m.;Free; Eagle Crest Resort, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.

Maragas Winery Barrel Tasting: The 16th annual event features naturally made extended barrel-aged wines, crystal glass, wine flight, food, live music and a fundraiser for NeighborImpact to help with the food bank; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.;$25; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com/events or 541-546-5464.

Holiday Village Market: Local vendors and artist will sell their items; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.;Free; Centennial Park, corner of SW Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-923-5191.

HWY 97: The classic rock band performs; 8-11 p.m.;Free; Checkers Pub, 329 SW Sixth St., Redmond; 562-810-1818.

Around the Bend: The dance band will perform; 9-1 a.m.;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Saturday Nov. 30

Maragas Winery Barrel Tasting: The 16th annual event features naturally made extended barrel-aged wines, crystal glass, wine flight, food, live music and a fundraiser for NeighborImpact to help with the food bank; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.;$25; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com/events or 541-546-5464.

Holiday Village Market: Local vendors and artist will sell their items; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.;Free; Centennial Park, corner of SW Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; 541-923-5191.

All I Want for Christmas Pop-Up: Four local vendors will sell their items including clothing, jewelry, candles and essential oils; Noon-6 p.m.;Free; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; 541-527-4380.

Holiday Kick Off: Get a photo with Santa, peruse the tree lot and more at this kick-off for the holiday season; Noon-9 p.m.;Free; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; 541-527-4345.

Winter Longtable Dinner: A three-course meal prepared from locally grown and sourced ingredients will be served, cash bar; 4-8 p.m.;$65 reservations required; Rainshadow Organics, 71290 Holmes Road, Sisters; rainshadoworganics.com or 541-977-6746.

Starlight Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony: Local organizations, bands, clubs and more will parade down the street with the theme “The Night Before Christmas”; 5 p.m.;Free; downtown Redmond, Sixth Street from Dogwood to Forest avenues, Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com or 541-923-5191.

Porch Light: The country band performs; 6-9 p.m.;$10 general admission, $5 wine club members, under 12 free; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-0575.

HWY 97: The classic rock band performs; 8-11 p.m.;Free; Checkers Pub, 329 SW Sixth St., Redmond; 562-810-1818.

Dj Chuck Boogie: The DJ will play music from the ‘70s to the present; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.;Free; hub city bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Sunday Dec. 1

Maragas Winery Barrel Tasting: The 16th annual event features naturally made extended barrel-aged wines, crystal glass, wine flight, food, live music and a fundraiser for NeighborImpact to help with the food bank; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.;$25; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com/events or 541-546-5464.

Frost Fair: Local artists and vineyards will sell their goods; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.;Free; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; drycanyonartsassociation.com/2019-frost-fair.

Open Mic: All are welcome to perform; 3 p.m.;Free; Hub City Bar & Grill, 2498 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite E, Redmond; 541-923-7101.

Monday Dec. 2

AARP Smart Driving Course: Learn safety strategies that can help avoid crashes, increase confidence and more; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.;$15 AARP members, $20 nonmembers, registration required; Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave., Redmond; 541-548-6325.

COCC Nursing Program Overview: Prospective students can learn about the nursing program requirements, selection process, deadlines and more; 9 a.m.-10 a.m.;Free; Central Oregon Community College, 2030 SE College Loop, Redmond; 541-318-3741.

Board of Directors Work Session: A regular meeting will be held; 10 a.m.-Noon;Free; Crooked River Ranch, 5195 SW Clubhouse Drive, Terrebonne; 541-548-8939.

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.

Redmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7758.

Redmond Planning Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6:30-8 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7724.

Tuesday Dec. 3

Baby Steps Storytime: A gentle storytime for infant and caregiver for ages 0-18 months; 9:30 a.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1061.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time: Join the Writer’s Collective of Central Oregon and your fellow writers for quiet writing time; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1063.

Blood Donations: Eligible blood donors are welcome to donate; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.;Free; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 SW Rimrock Way, Redmond; redcrossblood.org or 1-800-733-2767.

Open Computer Lab: Practice or get help with basic tech tasks and questions.; 1:30-3 p.m.;Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Redmond City Council Workshop: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m.;Free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; ci.redmond.or.us or 541-923-7710.