Event calendar Jan. 13-19

Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Wednesday 1/13

12th Annual Polar Bear 5K/10K Run: The annual fundraiser for St. Thomas Academy will be held virtually. Participants can complete their race wherever and whenever they can in a socially distanced way; through Saturday; $30; online; go.evvnt.com/726769-1 or 541-548-3785.

Come Dance With Me, New Dance Class Online for 2021: Dance in your own home online with a live, interactive instructor for ages 2.5-4; 10-10:30 a.m.; $47; online; go.evvnt.com/725169-2 or 541-382-4055.

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

Fitness 4 Life with Diane: This class is 20 minutes of low impact moves, 20 minutes of strength exercises designed to increase range of motion and 20 minutes of balance and flexibility; 7:45-8:45 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Powercut Plus with Julane: This weightlifting class uses free weights, resistance bands and fitness balls along with great music to get you through an hour of head-to-toe muscle work. To check out equipment prior to class please email Julane Price at julane.price@raprd.org 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Out of This World Book Club: Please join us for Out of This World Book Club. We will be discussing Dread Nation by Justine Ireland.; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/722296-0 or 541-306-6564.

New Year’s Resolution Preparation Party!: Rock your movement-based 2021 Resolution! A physical therapist and a health coach will guide you to creating a strong body and a clearly defined plan for resolution success during a FREE Zoom party; 7-8 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/723815-2 or 503-481-0595.

Thursday 1/14

Aqua Wellness Cardio Surprise: A combination of no to low impact cardio plus the instructor’s choice of stretches, core work, balance, coordination, Pilates, or yoga, to keep you ready to re-enter the resistive forces of the water in the pool; 9-10 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Balance & Core with Marnae: This class is a blend of Pilates and Yoga moves. Along with the added strength and core conditioning, this class designed to help with flexibility, posture, and focus on the core muscles; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Know Place — Botany Meets Biology, the Plight of the Sage Grouse: Learn about the unusual biology of the sage-grouse and how it has adapted to the challenging ecology of the sagebrush steppe with Dr. Stu Garrett, sage-grouse coordinator for the East Cascades Audubon; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/726772-1 or 541-312-1029.

Zoom Author Event: Gideon by Grant Rosenberg: Join local author Grant Rosenberg to discuss his debut novel “Gideon”; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/723301-0 or 541-306-6564.

Friday 1/15

Virtual Coffee Clatter with Brightside Animal Shelter: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion with the animal shelter on Facebook; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/726780-0 or 541-923-5191.

Zumba Gold with Marianne: Experience the dynamic energy of Zumba in a low impact version. This class is great for active older adults or a true beginner with no previous experience who wishes to add the fusion of Latin moves to their workout; 7:45-8:45 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Saturday 1/16

Mentor a Child with an Incarcerated Parent: 3½ hour training covers program policies, establishing a mentor relationship, the impact incarceration has on families, communication skills, and safety/best practices for mentoring in a COVID world; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/717542-0 or 541-388-6651.

Sunday 1/17

Beginners Workshop: Join Stephanie Salafia for a beginners workshop focusing on yoga fundamentals. You’ll learn foundational postures, sun salutations, and breathwork/meditation techniques; Noon-3 p.m.; $35; online; go.evvnt.com/726805-1 or 541-527-4463.

Monday 1/18

Fantasy Ballet, New Dance Class Online for 2021: Dance in your own home online with a live, interactive instructor for ages 4-6; 2:40-3:20 p.m.; $81; online; go.evvnt.com/725156-2 or 541-382-4055.

Redmond Planning Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/726759-0 or 541-923-7724.

Tuesday 1/19

Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/726764-0 or 541-923-7763.

Aqua Wellness Cardio Tone: A combination of no to low impact cardio and toning exercises, to keep you ready to re-enter the resistive forces of the water in the pool.; 9-10 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Tuesday Night Trivia: A trivia night will be held outdoors on the socially distanced patio, weather permitting; 6-8 p.m.; Immersion Brewing, 550 SW. Industrial Way, Bend; go.evvnt.com/726799-0

Know Place — Writing about Home with Elizabeth Wetmore: This is a live webinar. Native Texan and author of Valentine, the bestselling debut set in the oil fields of Texas in the 1970s, discusses the influence of place in her work; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/720941-0 or 541-312-1063.

Wellness Enhancement — Back & Posture: Join Robin Gaudette, RN, Aquatic Exercise Specialist for a series of three virtual classes learning about three areas of your body that need extra attention as we age or have physical challenges; 3-5 p.m.; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.