Events calendar Feb. 24-March 3
Published 2:00 am Wednesday, February 24, 2021
- Mountainfilm on Tour will be available to stream online through Sunday through the Environmental Center.
Wednesday 2/24
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.
Community Dance Break!: Just 10 minutes..take a break and dance..a perfect way to move your body, connect with others, and have some fun!; 12:30-12:40 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/742149-1 or 541-948-7015.
Redmond School Board Meeting: The school board will discuss the High Desert ESD local service plan, a resolution to establish a capital projects fund, a Black History Month proclamation and more; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/742454-0 or 541-923-8250.
Natural Solutions for Thyroid Disorders, Hormones and Fatigue: Learn about how holistic medicine gets to the root of the problem in this webinar led by Dr. Lexi Ching. Also discussing common triggers and underlying causes of disorders; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/742472-1 or 541-797-0167.
Rediscovered Reads Book Club: Discussing “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry” by Fredrik Backman; 6-7 p.m.; Roundabout Books, online; go.evvnt.com/729173-0 or 541-306-6564.
Craig Romano, Bart Smith and William Sulivan: The hiking guidebook authors will discuss their book “Hiking Trails of the Pacific Northwest”; 6:30-8 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/740485-1 or 541-549-0866.
Know Flow — Overcoming Pandemic Procrastination to Make 2021 Awesome: Join us for a one-hour presentation that will get your mojo flowing, ideas bubbling, and motivation recharged propelling you forward. Learn the six steps to reaching your goals and dreams right now; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/727407-0 or 541-312-1063.
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. Limited to 10 people; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $30; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Thursday 2/25
Aqua Wellness Dry Aqua Zumba Toning: Join the fun with Zumba Gold 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.
Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/742403-0 or 541-923-7758.
Scalehouse Voices — Daniela Repas: A conversation with the visual artist as she discusses process, strategy and storytelling as modular units of her work in a talk titled “The Still Line of a Movement”; 6-7 p.m.; $10; online; go.evvnt.com/742458-1
Zoom Author Event — Jenna Goldsmith: Join local poet Jenna Goldsmith for the release of her book “Suppose the Room Just Got Brighter”; 6-7 p.m.; Roundabout Books, online; go.evvnt.com/729142-0 or 541-306-6564.
Chris Barborka Original Guitar Performance: A relaxing, melodic acoustic set with singer/songwriter and Austin transplant, Chris Barborka. Everything from intimate soulful ballads to fun, care-free originals and covers; 6-6:30 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/727780-0 or 541-312-1063.
Know Flow — The Art of Writing Letters: Explore the history of letter writing, and get creative with letters and envelopes. Materials provided; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; registration required; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/742407-1 or 541-312-1029.
Friday 2/26
Mountainfilm on Tour: The program of outdoor adventure films will be available to watch from the comfort of your own home; streaming through March 1; $20; online; go.evvnt.com/742422-1 or 541-385-6908.
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.
Virtual Coffee Clatter with Habitat for Humanity: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion with the local nonprofit via Facebook Live; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/742419-0 or 541-923-5191.
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 2/27
Bringing Your Song to Life — Virtual Weekend Workshop: Pete Kartsounes leads the workshop where participants will be learning the steps from the birth of their music/song ideas to a recorded, mixed, mastered, packaged and produced product ready for distribution; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Feb. 28; $100; online; eventbrite.com
Sleight of Hand Winery Virtual Tasting with Trey Busch: The Walla Walla winery will be featured in this virtual tasting, purchase your bottle from Good Drop Wine Shoppe and join the online discussion; 1-2:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/737043-0 or 541-480-1504.
Virtual Vibes — J. Meast and Black Currant: The hip-hop artists will perform virtually; 6-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/742468-0
Monday 3/1
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.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/742406-0 or 541-504-2011.
Virtual Natural History Pub — Environmental Justice and the Movement to Diversify Public Lands: Since the turn of the 21st century, a movement has emerged to address racial and ethnic inequities in public lands access, recreational use and employment; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; High Desert Museum, online; go.evvnt.com/738690-1
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. Grades Kindergarten through 6th; 4-4:45 p.m. Mondays through March 15; $25; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Beginner 2 Ukulele: We’ll take you beyond beginning ukulele and emphasize new strumming and picking techniques while learning to play more advanced chords and songs; 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays through March 22; $60; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.
Tuesday 3/2
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.
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.
Electrify for Healthier Homes: Learn why switching from fossil gas, AKA natural gas, to electric is better for your health, wallet, and the environment. All who attend will get a chance to win a Bed Bath and Beyond gift card!; 3-4:15 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/738526-0 or 561-329-7873.
Oregon Unemployment Insurance Overview: Legal Aid Services of Oregon lawyers explain the basics of Unemployment Insurance, who can get these benefits, and what to do if you’re denied benefits. Hosted by Deschutes Public Library.; 5:30-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/739179-1 or 541-617-7089.
Tuesday Night Trivia: A weekly trivia night will be held out on the brewery’s patio, weather permitting; 6-8 p.m.; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/740456-0 or 541-527-4380.
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. Participants will learn how to use an oven/burner, proper knife techniques and how to measure ingredients. Grades 2nd through 4th; 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays through March 16; $30; RAPRD Activity Center, 2441 SW Canal Blvd., Redmond; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.