Events calendar March 17-23

Published 10:48 am Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Wednesday 3/17

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.

Redmond Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting: The committee will discuss Project Turnkey with Bethlehem Inn executive director Gwenn Wysling and the Community Development Block Grant funding cycle for 2021; 4-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/752233-0 or 541-504-3046.

St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl: Stop by Grace and Hammer Pizza or Wild Ride Brewing to purchase a pub passport that comes with discounts on select Redmond drinking holes; 4-10 p.m.; $15; throughout Redmond; go.evvnt.com/749196-0 or 541-923-5191.

Mystery Book Club: Discussing “Murder in Old Bombay” by Nev March; 6-7 p.m.; Roundabout Books, online; go.evvnt.com/739552-0 or 541-306-6564.

Paint Night: 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.

March Nature Night — Restoration and Reciprocity: This talk with Dr. Robin Kimmerer explores the ecological and ethical imperatives of healing the damage done to our land and waters; 7-8:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/749733-1 or 541-330-0017.

Redmond Northern Lights: The St. Patrick’s Day-themed multimedia light show will be projected on the side of the pizza parlor; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Grace and Hammer, 641 SW Cascade Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/746291-0 or 541-923-5191.

Thursday 3/18

Aqua Wellness Cardio Plus: 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. 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: Wildfire – the Human Cost of Disaster: The March forum will focus the discussion on the potential adoption of county and city codes to require fire mitigation measures in our building and landscaping practices; noon-1 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/750336-0

CASA Information Session — Be A Voice for Kids in Foster Care: Join the virtual one-hour Zoom session to learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate for kids in foster care; noon-1 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/743012-0 or 541-389-1618.

Spy Pilot — the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy: Gary Powers Jr., son of U.S. Cold War spy Francis Gary Powers, details the harrowing true events of the Cold War that inspired the movie Bridge of Spies. This is a live event. It will not be recorded; 5-6 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/736627-0 or 406-465-9330.

Zoom Author Event — Melissa Colasanti: The author will discuss their book “Call Me Elizabeth Lark”; 6-7 p.m.; Roundabout Books, online; go.evvnt.com/744154-0 or 541-306-6564.

Friday 3/19

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.

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. Offered online and in person, 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.

Seeding Spring Veggies for Transplanting: The Madras Garden Depot will host a virtual discussion on how to get vegetables started from seeds then planted in your garden; 11 a.m.-noon; Madras; go.evvnt.com/752333-0 or 541-475-2068.

Saturday 3/20

Big Butte Challenge: Hikers and runners will summit five buttes in Central Oregon, going at their own pace whenever their schedule allows using a GPS-enabled activity tracker to submit efforts before the deadline; through May 31; $60; online; go.evvnt.com/752281-1 or 541-350-4635.

Aqua Wellness Dry Aqua Zumba: Join the fun with Zumba. 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. You can do it standing or in a chair; 9-10 a.m.; $3.50; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Virtual Coffee Clatter with Cruise In Market and Deli: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will lead a discussion with the local business via Facebook Live; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/752256-0 or 541-923-5191.

Matt Borden: The local musician will perform on the outdoor stage; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5; The Angle at General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Sunday 3/21

Redmond Wrestling Fundraiser: A cornhole tournament will be held that will benefit the local wrestling club. Cash only, five games guaranteed, three round-robin and two double elimination. Cash prizes awarded to winners; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; $30; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/752329-0 or 541-588-0810.

Consider This with Author Imbolo Mbue: Join award-winning author, Imbolo Mbue for a discussion about her work, including her new novel “How Beautiful We Were”; 4-5 p.m.; registration required; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/752244-1 or 541-312-1032.

Soul in Motion Sunday Gathering: Movement and dance alone and together from Bend via zoom; 6:30-7:45 p.m.; $20; online; go.evvnt.com/742147-2 or 541-948-7015.

Monday 3/22

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.

Tuesday 3/23

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. 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 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.

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.

Wellness Enhancement — Feet: 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. Contact Robin Gaudette for instructions and an invitation to the class at robin.gaudette@raprd.org ; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; registration required; online; raprd.org or 541-548-7275.

Tuesday Night Trivia: A weekly trivia night will be held. Masks and social distancing required, free to play, winners can receive gift cards; 6-8 p.m.; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/752288-0 or 541-527-4380.

Know Wild — Looking From the Inside Out: Folk singer Matt Puccio Jr. shares a musical saga of experience in the outdoors; 6-7 p.m.; Deschutes Public Library, online; go.evvnt.com/752248-0 or 541-312-1032.

Redmond Virtual City Council Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/752236-0 or 541-923-7710.