Today

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., Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1050.

Make Android Apps: Use MIT’s app inventor to make an Android app; registration required; 1:30-3 p.m.; free; register online at www.deschuteslibrary.org; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1055.

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

Thursday

Redmond School District: The dedication of the new Redmond Early Learning Center; 10 a.m.; Hugh Hartman Campus, 2105 W. Antler Ave., Redmond.

Story Time Mother Goose and More: Ages 3-5; movement & stories to develop skills and fun with music. Space is limited; 10:15 a.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1050.

The Library Book Club: Discuss “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo; noon-1 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ or 541-312-1055.

Introduction to Business Planning: SCORE mentors teach you why you need a business plan, how to create one and how to access the competitive environment. Space is limited, registration requested.; 6-7 p.m.; free; register online at www.deschuteslibrary.org; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.

Author Presentation: Keith McCafferty presents his latest novel in his Montana-based mystery series, in which Sean Stranahan investigates the mysterious deaths of a herd of bison; 6-8 p.m.; free; Herringbone Books, 422 SW Sixth, Redmond; www.herringbonebooks.com/event/1013-keith-mccafferty or 541-526-1491.

Introduction to Business Planning: Learn about why you need a business plan and how to create one as well as how to access the competitive environment; 6-7 p.m.; free registration required; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar/ or 541-312-1055.

Friday

Coffee Clatter: Precious Curves and ITEX will host a regular coffee clatter; 8:30 a.m.; Silver Leaf Cafe & Market, 7535 Falcon Crest Dr., Redmond.

Smith Rock Ranch Pumpkin Patch: Fall pumpkin patch at Smith Rock Ranch, featuring activities, food vendors, a corn maize, wagon rides and more; noon-6 p.m.; free; Smith Rock Ranch, 1250 NE Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; smithrockranch.com or 541-504-1414.

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

Craigslist for Beginners: Find out how to search for everything from jobs to vacation rentals, reply to postings and create an account; 2-3 p.m.; free registration required; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1055.

Ribbon Cutting and Open House: There will be a ribbon cutting and open house for Interior Ideas NW & Redmond Window Treats; 4 p.m.; Interior Ideas NW & Redmond Window Treats, 652 SW Fifth St., Redmond.

ScareGrounds: The fairgrounds are filled with haunted attractions, ages 12 and older; 7 p.m.-10 p.m.;$12- $25; $12 for one haunt, $20 for two haunts, $25 for all three; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; scaremegood.com or 541-548-455.

2016 Annual Rummage Sale: Annual rummage sale with mattresses, toys, furniture, home and garden and kitchen items, benefiting Beulah’s Place; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Mountain View Fellowship, 1475 SW 35th St., Redmond; 541-526-0445.

Saturday

Annual Rummage Sale: Annual rummage sale with mattresses, toys, furniture, home and garden and kitchen items, benefiting Beulah’s Place; 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; Mountain View Fellowship, 1475 SW 35th St., Redmond; 541-526-0445.

DD Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Fall Market: Featuring a pumpkin patch, farmers market, hay maze, crafts, live music and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; DD Ranch, 3836 NE Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; ddranch.net or 541-548-1432.

Smith Rock Ranch Pumpkin Patch: Fall pumpkin patch at Smith Rock Ranch, featuring activities, food vendors, a corn maize, wagon rides and more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Smith Rock Ranch, 1250 NE Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; smithrockranch.com or 541-504-1414.

Bend Fire Department Open House: Come meet your firefighters and emergency responders and see live fire demonstrations; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Bend Fire Department North Station, 63377 Jamison St., Bend; 541-322-6381.

Central Oregon History: Local historian Steve Lent gives a presentation on the background and history of Central Oregon; 4 p.m.; free; Crooked River Ranch — Juniper Room, 5195 SW Clubhouse Drive, Terrebonne; fansofdeschutes.org/events or 541-771-3267.

ScareGrounds: The fairgrounds are filled with haunted attractions, ages 12 and older; 7 p.m.-10 p.m.;$12-$25 $12 for onehaunt, $20 for two haunts, $25 for all three; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; scaremegood.com or 541-548-455.

Sunday

DD Ranch Pumpkin Patch and Fall Market: Featuring a pumpkin patch, farmers market, hay maze, crafts, live music and more; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; DD Ranch, 3836 NE Smith Rock Way, Terrebonne; ddranch.net or 541-548-1432.

Smith Rock Ranch Pumpkin Patch: Fall pumpkin patch at Smith Rock Ranch, featuring activities, food vendors, a corn maize, wagon rides and more; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free; Smith Rock Ranch, 1250 NE Wilcox Ave., Terrebonne; smithrockranch.com or 541-504-1414.

Monday

Story Time: Animal Adventures: Live animals, stories, crafts with High Desert Museum, ages 3 and older; 10:15 a.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar or 541-312-1050.

Coding Camp — Building a Web Page: Play with code and learn basic programming skills in this four-week series. Registration required; 4-5 p.m.; free; register online at www.deschuteslibrary.org; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 541-312-1050.

Coding Camp: Build a Web Page: Play with the web programming languages html, css and java in a low-stress, friendly environment, for beginners; 4-5 p.m.; free; registration required; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1055.

Board of Directors Meeting: Board of Directors meeting in the Juniper Room at the Crooked River Ranch Clubhouse. Call the administration office for more information at 541-548-8939; 6-8 p.m.; free; Crooked River Ranch, 5195 SW Clubhouse Drive, Terrebonne; 541-548-8939.

Tuesday

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., Redmond; www.deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1055.

Central Oregon Bible Study: A weekly Bible study focusing on Genesis, the first book of the Bible, all welcome; 3-4 p.m.; $25; study materials fee; Mountain View Fellowship, 1475 SW 35th St., Redmond; 541-923-6996.

Toastmasters Open House Meet and Greet: See the benefits of speaking and thinking clearly in front of others; 6-7 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond.

Redmond Toastmasters Open House: See the benefits of speaking and thinking clearly in front of others, light snacks and refreshments will be served; 6-7 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; 440-856-3762.