Event calendar Dec. 2-8

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Ongoing

Newcomers Club of Bend — 2020 Virtual Artisan Showcase: The online market features home décor, jewelry, clothing and accessories, toys and holiday décor created by members of the organization; through Dec. 20; online; go.evvnt.com/701847-0 or 541-728-3710.

Central Oregon Locavore Holiday Gift Faire: The annual fair will be hosted virtually this year with local art, honey, jewelry, food and more available for purchase online with contactless pickup available on Dec. 12; purchase through Dec. 8; online; go.evvnt.com/704026-0 or 541-633-7388.

37th Annual Festival of Trees: Twenty-six decorated trees will be displayed at businesses around Central Oregon and will be sold during a televised auction 6-7 p.m. Dec. 5 on Central Oregon Daily; through Dec. 5; local businesses throughout Central Oregon, Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Terrebonne; go.evvnt.com/710425-0 or 541-548-7483.

Wednesday 12/2

Cascades Academy Education Series — How to Have Conversations About Race with Young Children: Grounded in personal stories and current research, this workshop offers concrete strategies, resources, and an opportunity for discussion; 12-1:15 p.m.; Free; online; go.evvnt.com/714870-1 or 541-382-0699.

Intuitive Life Coaching: Discover exactly what is blocking you from feeling peace, happiness and satisfaction in your life and relationships.; 3-5 p.m.; registration required; online; eventbrite.com

Thursday 12/3

Empowering Families Luncheon: The virtual luncheon will feature keynote speaker Yara Santos talking about her immigrant journey and how she realized her dream to own her own business, Yara’s Cake Shop in Madras; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.; $10; online; go.evvnt.com/714858-1 or 541-382-4366.

Life Enrichment: This webinar explores the importance of engaging older adults in personalized interests and opportunities to learn and grow as a person.; 1-4 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/714111-0

Night in Ghana Auction and Concert: The benefit art auction (eBay seller tag @voltarevival) and concert supports Volta Revival’s anti-child trafficking programs; 3 p.m. through Dec. 13; online; go.evvnt.com/714197-0 or 541-419-4363.

SCORE Central Oregon Business Webinar Series 2020-21: Strategic Pricing for Small Business Presented by Bill Ruttledge and Larry McKinley, SCORE Vancouver Members; 3:30-5 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/709508-1

Friday 12/4

Grimes Christmas Scene: The 83-year tradition continues with thousands of Christmas scenic ornaments on display. Limited to 10 people per viewing room, masks are required. Donations accepted; 5-8 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St., Prineville; go.evvnt.com/708306-0 or 541-480-2456.

Zoom Author Event — “PLACED: An Encyclopedia of Central Oregon, Vol. 1”: Book editors and Bend writers Ellen Santasiero and Irene Cooper will discuss the local guide; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/709238-0 or 541-306-6564.

Saturday 12/5

Tree Hunt, Metolius Preserve: Join the Deschutes Land Trust for this fun, festive annual event! Search for the perfect holiday tree while helping restore native forest. Event subject to change based on new state or local COVID mandates; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Free to $25; Metolius Preserve, 1216 Road, Camp Sherman; eventbrite.com

Crafty Ladies Holiday Sale: An assortment of holiday and gift items, including ornaments, decor, jewelry, barbecue rubs and more. The event also will include a food drive for nonperishable items; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Madras Paint & Glass, 1076 U.S. Highway 97, Madras; go.evvnt.com/701818-0 or 541-815-9214.

Holiday Village Market: The annual market will feature local vendors, crafters, food carts and more; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Centennial Park, 433 SW. Eighth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/701932-0 or 541-923-5191.

Holiday Sip & Shop: Featuring local vendors selling their goods and crafts; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW. Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/701913-0 or 541-516-8544.

Grimes Christmas Scene: The 83-year tradition continues with thousands of Christmas scenic ornaments on display. Limited to 10 people per viewing room, masks are required. Donations accepted; 1-8 p.m.; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 Main St., Prineville; go.evvnt.com/708294-0 or 541-480-2456.

A Novel Idea Unveiled 2021: The Deschutes Public Library Foundation will unveil the 2021 “A Novel Idea” book during a fun-filled virtual event; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/708456-1 or 541-312-1063.

Monday 12/7

Redmond Planning Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/714847-0 or 541-923-7724.

High Desert Museum Virtual Natural History Pub — Climate Change Adaptation: The Klamath River, its tributaries, and surrounding habitats are vital to the cultural, spiritual, economic and physical health of Karuk people. But climate change is bringing many changes; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/709361-1 or 541-382-4754.

Tuesday 12/8

Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District Board Meeting: The board will discuss approval of the sand volleyball memorandum of understanding, acknowledgment of receipt of the fiscal year 2020 audit and more; 7:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/714843-0 or 541-548-7275.

Writers Working — Central Oregon Writers Guild: Join the Central Oregon Writers Guild for a Virtual Holiday Party and member reading; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/714861-0 or 541-312-1063.

Redmond Virtual City Council Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/714850-0 or 541-923-7710.