Today

Heart in Hand’s Christmas Sale: Heart in Hand’s annual Christmas Sale. Heart in Hand benefits young adults with disabilities, helping them acquire job skills, gain independence, and access college and the community.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Brown Education Center, 850 W Antler Ave, Redmond.

Storytime – Preschool Parade: Stories, songs, rhymes, crafts to develop early literacy skills, ages 3-5 years; 10:15 a.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1050.

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

Make Structural engineering: gingerbread houses: ages 12-17; 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1050.

Redmond School District Board of Directors: The board will hold a regular meeting.; 5:30 p.m.; Redmond School District Office, 145 SE Salmon Drive.

Thursday

Heart in Hand’s Christmas Sale: Heart in Hand’s annual Christmas Sale. Heart in Hand benefits young adults with disabilities, helping them acquire job skills, gain independence, and access college and the community.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Brown Education Center, 850 W Antler Ave, Redmond.

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/calendar or 541-312-1050.

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

“A Pearl Harbor Christmas”: A student production and musical about the home front’s response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, dedicated to community veterans; 7 p.m.;$10.00 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for all veterans; Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way; rhs.redmond.k12.or.us/ or 541-923-4800.

Friday

Heart in Hand’s Christmas Sale: Heart in Hand’s annual Christmas Sale. Heart in Hand benefits young adults with disabilities, helping them acquire job skills, gain independence, and access college and the community.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Brown Education Center, 850 W Antler Ave.

Storytime – Music, Movement & Stories: Movement and stories to develop skills, ages 3-5 years; 10:15 a.m.; Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1050.

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

Santa Village: Get your photos with Santa.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $10 – $50; Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N. Highway 97, Bend; shopcascadevillage.com or 541.388.1495.

Craigslist for Beginners: Learn to safely buy and sell on Craigslist. Registration required.; 2-3 p.m.; free; register at www.deschuteslibrary.org; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1050.

Redmond Housing and Community Development Committee: The committee will hold a regular meeting.; 3 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, 716 SW Evergreen Ave..

“A Pearl Harbor Christmas”: A student production and musical about the homefront’s response to the attack on Pearl Harbor, dedicated to community veterans; 7 p.m.;$10.00 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for all veterans; Redmond High School, 675 SW Rimrock Way; rhs.redmond.k12.or.us/ or 541-923-4800.

Saturday

Wreaths Across America: A ceremony to lay wreaths to honor veterans laid to rest at Deschutes Memorial Gardens; 9 a.m.-10 a.m.; Free; Deschutes Memorial Gardens, U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 425-260-1140.

Alpaca Open Barn Weekend: Meet the alpacas, watch hand-spinners and weavers create yarn and woven goods and shop in the farm store; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Free; Snow Diamond Alpacas, 65520 Gerking Market Road, Bend; snowdiamondalpacas.com or 970-331-9775.

Beekeeping Classes: Beekeeping classes beginning in January with a veteran beekeeper during beekeeping season; 10 a.m.-noon; $150 for hive inspections and classroom instruction; Redmond; 541-548-4227.

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Free; Private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

Santa Village: Get your photos with Santa.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $10 – $50; Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N. Highway 97, Bend; shopcascadevillage.com or 541.388.1495.

Know Jingles – Holiday Reader’s Theater with Sunriver Stars: Enjoy a delightful hour of reader’s theater, including O. Henry’s holiday classic “Gift of the Maggi” with Sunriver Stars Community Theater.; noon-1 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/39421 or 541-312-1032.

Creatures are Stirring: Learn amazing animal facts, meet exciting pets, name an animal and feed fish. Plus, get a free coloring book, craft a guinea pig ornament and get a special $10 off coupon; noon-4 p.m.; PetSmart, 63455 N. Hwy 97, Bend; 541-330-0178.

Redmond Downtown Open House: Downtown open house including free child care provided by Desert Song Church. Drop the kids off, and finish up last minute holiday shopping; noon-4 p.m.; downtown Redmond.

Know Jingles: Central Oregon Showcase Choir: Enjoy holiday tunes and harmonies with Central Oregon Showcase Choir.; 3 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/event/36846 or 541-312-1032.

Drive Thru Nativity: An annual drive-thru living nativity scene; 6:30-8 p.m.; free; Powell Butte Christian Church, 8404 SW Reif Road, Powell Butte; www.powellbuttechurch.com/ or 541-548-3066.

Sunday

Alpaca Open Barn Weekend: Meet the alpacas, watch hand-spinners and weavers create yarn and woven goods and shop in the farm store; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Snow Diamond Alpacas, 65520 Gerking Market Road, Bend; snowdiamondalpacas.com or 970-331-9775.

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

Santa Village: Get your photos with Santa.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $10 – $50; Cascade Village Shopping Center, 63455 N. Highway 97, Bend; shopcascadevillage.com or 541.388.1495.

Creatures are Stirring: Learn amazing animal facts, meet exciting pets, name an animal and feed fish. Plus, get a free coloring book, craft a guinea pig ornament and get a special $10 off coupon; noon-4 p.m.; PetSmart, 63455 N. Hwy 97, Bend; 541-330-0178.

Monday

Animal Adventures: Lively storytime about the animals, plants, and history of the high desert. You might get to meet one of the animals from the museum! Best for ages 3-plus; 10:15-11 a.m.; Free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; host5.evanced.info/deschutes/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=38096.

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

Health Careers Informational Session: An informational session about COCC’s Allied Health programs, including dental assisting, massage therapy, medical assistant, pharmacy technician and veterinary technician; 3 p.m.-4 p.m.; free; COCC Redmond Campus, Building 3, Room 306, 2030 SE College Loop; 541-383-7420.

Tuesday

Open Alpaca Ranch: See alpaca babies, get an alpaca mistletoe kiss, take a tour of the ranch and visit the boutique with handmade garments; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Free; Private residence, 70397 Buckhorn Road, Bend; 541-504-4226.

Open Computer Lab: Practice your computer skills and get your tech questions answered; 1:30-3 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.; www.deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1055.