Event calendar April 14-20

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Wednesday 4/14

Environmental Pet Allergies — A Deep Dive Discussion: Join Dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Bentley to learn more about your pet’s environmental allergies and how they contribute to the syndrome of Atopic Dermatitis; 4-4:15 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765778-0 or 541-210-9200.

Volunteer Central Oregon Board Fair: Forty Central Oregon nonprofit organizations will be offering opportunities for community members check out how to serve on their boards of directors and leadership committees; 4-6 p.m.; Central Oregon, Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson Counties; go.evvnt.com/756423-0 or 541-280-5757.

REDI News & Brews: REDI News & Brews is an annual networking and investor outreach event that showcases the work REDI does for the Redmond community; 4:30-6 p.m.; $5 to $20; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Redmond School Board Special Meeting: The board will discuss architect fee proposals, potential issuance of pension obligation funds, Jaqua complex and more; 5:30-7:50 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765746-0 or 541-923-8250.

Country Dance Lesson/Line Dance: Award-winning dancer and choreographer Jordan Hunt will be teaching country dances in the outdoor space, dress warmly, no outside food or beverages allowed; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/765713-1 or 541-527-4345.

Classics Book Club: Discussing “House Made of Dawn” by N. Scott Momaday; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/753628-0 or 541-306-6564.

Thursday 4/15

Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District Board Meeting: The board will discuss the natural resource position with the County, grant updates, bonds and more; 9-11:45 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765740-0 or 541-550-6834.

City Club Forum: Envision Better Aging: How Can Central Oregon Adapt to the Needs of an Aging Population?; Noon-1 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/764499-0

On The Couch with Kelly Corrigan – An Evening of Connection and Conversation: Join four-time New York Times bestselling author of the upcoming book, “Hello World” and host of the “Kelly Wonders” podcast and “Tell Me More” PBS Series; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; $50; online; go.evvnt.com/759198-1 or 510-593-8844.

Reaping What You Sow — Refugee Caravans at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Tom O’Keefe of Stanford’s Center for Latin American Studies will explore how U.S. policies and interventions have shaped the current immigration crisis; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/765599-1 or 541-312-1032.

Crooked River Ranch Fire and Rescue Virtual Board Meeting: The board will discuss website hits and taking payments online, the disaster operational plan and more; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765752-0 or 541-923-6776.

Books in Common NW — Ethan Rutherford in Conversation with Paul Yoon: Rutherford will share his new short story collection, “Farthest South”; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/762712-1 or 541-549-0866.

Friday 4/16

Virtual Coffee Clatter with MountainStar: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion via Facebook Live with the local nonprofit working with vulnerable families; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765623-0 or 541-923-5191.

Spirit of the Enneagram: A two-day online workshop that explores the nine personality types of the Enneagram; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through April 17; $250; online; go.evvnt.com/747107-1 or 541-383-4179.

LandWatch Legislative Update: It’s time for a legislative update with Central Oregon LandWatch on policies affecting our lands, water, wildlife and urban communities; Noon-1 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/754954-2

Sleepless Truckers: The outlaw country band will perform; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $10; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Saturday 4/17

Farmer’s & Artisan’s Market: Handmade and homegrown items will be sold by local vendors and makers; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Old Fire Hall, 6730 SW. Shad Road, Terrebonne; go.evvnt.com/765769-0

Wes Knodel Gun Show: The gun and knife show features a variety of local and regional vendors; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; $8; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW. SE. Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/765631-0 or 503-363-9564.

Spring Gardening Seminar — Practical Irrigation: The seminar hosted by OSU Extension Service and presented by the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association will include information on irrigation; 10-11 a.m.; $5; online; go.evvnt.com/758725-1 or 541-548-6088.

Earth Day Spring Cleaning: Volunteers will be tasked with picking up garbage, painting over graffiti, pressure washing and more to clean up downtown alleyways with the potential to host future pop-up events; Noon-4 p.m.; Downtown Redmond, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/765773-0 or 541-923-5191.

Build Your Own Terrarium: Learn about the care and feeding of air plants as you create your own mini Joshua Tree-inspired ecosystem; 1-2 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/742505-1 or 541-312-1063.

Merging Flavors — A Novel Idea Cooking Workshop: Gather ingredients and cook delicious meals inspired by the Novel Idea book “The Other Americans”; 3-4 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/765611-1 or 541-312-1029.

Four Bands for Trey: Four local bands including the High Street Band and members from Precious Byrd will perform the benefit concert; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; $20; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/765715-1 or 541-527-4345.

Sunday 4/18

Wes Knodel Gun Show: The gun and knife show features a variety of local and regional vendors; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $8; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/765761-0 or 503-363-9564.

Monday 4/19

PTSD — Symptoms and Treatment: Discuss the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and resources for evidence-based trauma treatment.; 1-2 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/765615-1 or 541-312-1029.

How the Pandemic Has Disproportionately Affected the BILAPOC Community: The virtual forum will feature panelists discussing the systemic inequities that the pandemic has exposed in the Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and other communities of color; 3-4:15 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/765730-1 or 541-383-7412.

Redmond Planning Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765585-0 or 541-923-7724.

RAB Middles Book Club: The RAB Middles books will be for readers approximately ages 8 years to 12 years; grades 3rd-5/6th. We will be discussing “Greenglass House” by Kate Milford; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/755681-0 or 541-306-6564.

Tuesday 4/20

Big Falls Ridge Hike: The moderate 4 mile guided hike will highlight the use of navigation on the rolling trail-less terrain. Limited to eight participants; 8 a.m.-Noon; registration required; Big Falls Ridge, Lower Bridge Way, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com

Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765588-0 or 541-923-7763.

High Desert Speaker Series — Stories from the Sagebrush Sea: Join Oregon Natural Desert Association and Ed Jahn, Executive Producer of “Oregon Field Guide” for a behind-the-scenes tour of the captivating high desert stories Ed’s crew has captured over the years; 5:30-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/757385-1

What Happened Before the Big Bang? with Ethan Siegel, Ph.D.: Dr. Ethan Siegel will share how the last 40 years of research has uncovered what happened before — and beyond — the Big Bang, and where the frontiers of knowledge are today; 6-7:30 p.m.; $5; online; go.evvnt.com/759992-0 or 541-383-7257.

Tuesday Night Trivia: A weekly trivia night will be held. Masks and social distancing required, free to play, winners can receive gift cards; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/765695-0 or 541-527-4380.

Virtual City Council Workshop: A regular workshop will be held; 8-9 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765590-0 or 541-923-7710.