Event calendar Feb. 17-23

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, February 17, 2021

: Know Flow — What it Takes to Take Down a Dam

Wednesday 2/17

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. Cardio intervals are interjected between strength sets. Offered online or in person (limited capacity); 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond or online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease and identify resources; 10-11:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/735590-0 or 541-230-9594.

Redmond Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; online;go.evvnt.com/740047-0 or 541-923-7710.

34th Annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert: The fundraiser will be live-streamed across the country and feature performances by Eddie Vedder, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Brittany Howard and more with a special message from the Dalai Lama; 5-7 p.m.; $25; online; go.evvnt.com/738066-1 or 541-317-0700.

Balancing Hormones for Men & Women: Discover reasons why you may be unable to sleep at night, struggling with low energy and why your libido has disappeared; 5:30-7 p.m.; $59; online; go.evvnt.com/740079-1 or 541-504-6684.

Know Flow — What it Takes to Take Down a Dam: Learn about the engineering and ecology of dam removal with OSU professor Desiree Tullos, PhD, PE; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/737648-1 or 541-312-1032.

Mystery Book Club: Discussing “The Long Call” by Ann Cleaves; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/729172-0 or 541-306-6564.

Paint Night: Enjoy a two hour class working with acrylic paint on an 11×14 canvas. Each session will present a new theme working with step by step instructions to create a finished piece while building on your skills; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $30; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Nature Nights — The Importance of Insects: Dr. Tara Cornelisse will share details on the role that insects play in nature, major challenges that insects face and the stories of some rare and some common insects you are likely to encounter; 7-8:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/738096-1 or 541-330-0017.

Thursday 2/18

Aqua Wellness Dry Aqua Zumba Toning: If you have been doing Aqua Zumba in the pool, this class is adapted for you, low to no impact and slow enough to have fun; 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. Flexibility is the most overlooked element of fitness; make it a part of your schedule. In-person class and online; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

City Club Forum — Is Central Oregon as Welcoming as We Think We Are?: The past, present and future of acceptance; Noon-1 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/728580-0

Virtual Poetry Slam: A virtual open mic and poetry slam to uplift voices and ideas of those that are historically unheard. The event will not be recorded; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/740050-0 or 541-312-1063.

High Desert Museum Virtual Common Ground — Animals and Us: Participate in a curator-facilitated conversation about our relationship with animals large and small, wild and domestic. Share your own thoughts and experiences and hear from other community members; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/709436-1 or 541-382-4754.

Friday 2/19

Zumba Gold: 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. Held online or in person (limited capacity); 7:45-8:45 a.m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond or online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Aqua Wellness Cardio Plus: A combination of no to low impact cardio plus the instructors 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.

Cardio Kickboxing: Jab, cross, hook and uppercut will be the terminology used to get your heart racing in this energy pre-choreographed cardio endurance based class. limited to 6 people; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Saturday 2/20

Wes Knodel Gun Show: The gun and knife exposition will be held. Restrictions to ensure COVID compliancy in place; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $8; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/740060-0 or 503-363-9564.

Sunday 2/21

Wes Knodel Gun Show: The gun and knife exposition will be held. Restrictions to ensure COVID compliancy in place; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $8; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/740060-0 or 503-363-9564.

Neuroscience of Prejudice: Racism and the Brain with Larry Sherman, Ph.D.: Dr. Sherman will explore how our brains engage in prejudice, the consequences of prejudice and racism, and how understanding these processes suggest ways that we can overcome prejudice and racism; 4-5:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/727349-1 or 541-383-7257.

Monday 2/22

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease and Alzheimer’s Association; 3-4:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/735608-0 or 541-230-9594.

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. Offered online or in person (limited capacity); 9:15-10:15 a..m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond or online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Tuesday 2/23

Zumba Gold: 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. Offed online or in person (limited capacity); 7:45-8:45 a.m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond or 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. Flexibility is the most overlooked element of fitness; make it a part of your schedule. In-person class; 9:15-10:15 a.m.; $3.50; RAPRD Activity Center 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.