Event calendar Jan. 27-Feb. 3

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Wednesday 1/27

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.

Karyn Ann Patridge: The indie-soul/folk Portland-based singer/songwriter will perform; 5-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/729143-0 or 541-312-1029.

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. Cardio intervals are interjected between strength sets; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Virtual Tips and Strategies for Effective Charitable Giving: Join local experts online to learn about innovative ways to structure your philanthropic giving to support the High Desert Museum and other charities during your lifetime or in your estate plan; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/709416-1 or 541-382-4754.

Rediscovered Reads Book Club: Discussing “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/722299-0 or 541-306-6564.

January Nature Night — A Closer Look at Microplastics: Join Dr. Susanne Brander of Oregon State University to explore the tiny world of microplastics, including how these minuscule particles are detected and their potential effect on the natural world; 7-8:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/726903-1 or 541 330 0017.

Thursday 1/28

Yin and Flow Yoga: The weekly yoga class is limited to 5 students each week to maintain social distance. Proceeds got to the Chuush Water for Warm Springs Campaign. Email or text to RSVP your spot; 9-10:30 a.m.; $15; Wine Down Ranch, 6500 NE McKay Creek Road, Prineville; go.evvnt.com/729424-0 or 541-362-1142.

Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting: The commission will discuss the National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form, a proclamation for Kerry Davis, the 2020-21 work plan and more; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/731450-0 or 541-923-7758.

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. Flexibility is the most overlooked element of fitness; make it apart of your schedule; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Human Trafficking Recognition & Response Training: January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Join Guardian Group for a virtual training to learn how to recognize and respond to potential trafficking within your community; 6-7:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/726835-1 or 800-380-8913.

Zoom Author Event — Adelaide Perr: The author will discuss their book “Degloved” about perseverance as well as failure, written to give hope to those living with mental illness, and anyone who has had a traumatic event thrust upon them; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/723302-0 or 541-306-6564.

Writers Reading — The Source Weekly Annual Poetry Contest Winners: The winners of the Source’s annual poetry contest will have their works printed in the January 28 issue, and will be invited to read at a special live Zoom event with the library; 7 p.m.- Jan. 29, 8:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/727792-0 or 541-312-1063.

Friday 1/29

Virtual Coffee Clatter with Niblick & Greens: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion with the golf course restauranteurs; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/731458-0 or 541-923-5191.

Saturday 1/30

Intro to Flow: In this workshop, you will be introduced to the Baptiste Journey into Power asana sequence. You will get the basic principles you need to create the poses and move through the transitions safely; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; $20; online; go.evvnt.com/731462-1 or 541-550-8550.

Monday 2/1

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.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/731452-0 or 541-923-7758.

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; 9:15-10:15 a..m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Nature Art: In this nature-inspired class we will be using materials found in nature. Participants will create fun art projects while learning about the natural world around us. Kindergarten through 6th Grade; Mondays 4-4:45 p.m. through Feb. 15; $25; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Beginner 1 Ukulele: Join this group of friendly folks who are having a great time playing the ukulele. Learn the basic chords, progressions, and strumming patterns. You will even play popular songs in the first class. Ages 14-17; Mondays 4:30-5:30 p.m. through Feb. 22; $60; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Beginner 2 Ukulele: Now you are ready to learn more about your amazing ukulele. We’ll take you beyond beginning ukulele and emphasize new strumming and picking techniques while learning to play more advanced chords and songs. Ages 14-17; Mondays 5:45-6:45 p.m. through Feb. 220; $60; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

High Desert Museum Virtual Natural History Pub — Coexistence with Beaver for a Resilient Future: Biologist Jakob Shockey, founder of Beaver State Wildlife Solutions and executive director and co-founder of The Beaver Coalition, will discuss beavers and their ecological role.; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/709430-1 or 541-382-4754.

Tuesday 2/2

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.

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.

The Half-Life of Freedom — Race and Justice in America Today with Jelani Cobb: In this virtual program, acclaimed historian and journalist Jelani Cobb will break down the complex dynamics of race and racism in America — relating the country’s history of inequality to today’s issues; 5-6:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/727342-1 or 541-383-7257.

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. Flexibility is the most overlooked element of fitness; make it apart of your schedule; 9:15-10:15 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.; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/731499-0

40 Days to Personal Revolution: Tapping into ancient wisdom and his own personal experience, Baron Baptiste has created 40 Days to Personal Revolution, a practical program, that will lead you to mental clarity and more; 7-8:15 p.m.; $40; online; go.evvnt.com/731465-1 or 541-550-8550.

Culinary Kids Cooking — Soups and Sauces: Learn to make a roux for your homemade soups, hollandaise sauce, gravy and marinara from scratch. Grades 5-7; Tuesdays 3-4 p.m. through Feb. 23; $60; Pleasant Ridge Community Hall, 7067 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Kids Cuisine: In this class, participants will make easy and inexpensive meals, snacks or desserts. Each class will come with the recipe so participants can make these easy recipes again; Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. through Feb. 16; $30; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.