Event calendar April 21-27

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Wednesday 4/21

Life Enrichment: This webinar explores the importance of engaging older adults in personalized interests and opportunities to learn and grow as a person; 9 a.m.-Noon; online; go.evvnt.com/765790-0

Redmond Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting: The committee will discuss community development block grant training and funding priorities and community needs for the 2021-22 grant’s funding cycle; 4-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769704-0 or 541-504-3046.

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/769851-1 or 541-527-4345.

Mystery Book Club: Please join us for Mystery Book Club. We will be discussing The Water Rituals by Eva Garcia Saenz.; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/753629-0 or 541-306-6564.

Thursday 4/22

Earth Day Cleanup on Rim of Wild & Scenic Middle Deschutes River: Celebrate Earth Day with Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area as we clean up the rim of Wild & Scenic Middle Deschutes River; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; registration required; Rim of Wild & Scenic Middle Deschutes River, Mile Post 5, Lower Bridge Road, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com

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/765801-0 or 541-923-5191.

Virtual Event — Writing Wild with Kathryn Aalto: In a visually rich and entertaining presentation, New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed speaker Kathryn Aalto discusses her book, “Writing Wild”; 12-1 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/739182-1

Financial Statements for Non-Numbers Business Owners by Central Oregon SCORE: This event will teach you how to navigate the financial aspects of a business even if you don’t consider yourself a “numbers savvy” individual.; 3:30-5 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765864-0

Redmond Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting: The committee will discuss preservation month activities, the adaptive preservation LLC and more; 4:30-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769705-0 or 541-923-7758.

Author Event — Emmeline Duncan: A conversation with the author about their book “Fresh Brewed Murder,” a murder mystery set in Portland and food truck pod; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/763774-0

The (Mostly) Normal COWs Kickoff: Join us for a webinar to learn about the Central Oregon Wheelers recreational bike club; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/761776-1 or 541-633-0422.

RiverFeast: The annual fundraiser for the Deschutes River Conservancy will be held virtually and feature a poem reading from Ellen Waterston, MOsleyWOtta, Hunter Noack and more; 7-8 p.m.; $35; online; go.evvnt.com/769828-1 or 541-382-4077.

Hearing in Color: Join us on a journey into the experiences of a synesthete and learn what it is like to hear in color (synesthesia). For Chris Thomas (a composer), the experience of hearing activates color; 7-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/757236-0 or 541-312-1063.

Friday 4/23

Women’s Virtual Coffee & Meetup: Please join us at this Women Business Owners event to learn about SCORE Portland & SW Washington and meet some of our successful women in business.; 8-9 a.m.; $10; online; go.evvnt.com/765866-1

Americana Song Academy for Youth: The online class about music, inspiration and creativity for youths 14-18 years old will be held; 6 p.m. through 3 p.m. April 25; Free to $200; online; eventbrite.com

Saturday 4/24

Spring Gardening Seminar — Lawn Care in Central Oregon: The seminar hosted by OSU Extension Service and presented by the Central Oregon Master Gardener Association will include tips and tricks on lawn care; 10-11 a.m.; $5; online; go.evvnt.com/758728-1 or 541-548-6088.

Candidate Forum — Deschutes Public Library Board: Candidates for the library board will be featured in a virtual forum; 5:30-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769715-0 or 541-312-1032.

Magical Mystery Four: The Beatles tribute band will perform at the winery, tickets must be purchased in advance, no door sales; 6-9 p.m.; $20; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; go.evvnt.com/763771-1

The HWY 97 Band: The classic rock band performs on the outdoor stage; 6:30-9 p.m.; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/755282-0

Monday 4/26

Art Inspired by Art: Explore the art inspired by The Other Americans created by COCC students; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769717-0 or 541-312-1032.

Tuesday 4/27

Reaching for the Sky — Lessons on Forest Canopies from Science: During this virtual lecture, Dr. David Anderson, ornithologist and founder of Canopy Watch International, will share recent efforts to grow the art and science of canopy access methods; 3-4 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/766837-0

Caldera Artist in Residence Virtual AiR Share Events: Hear from Caldera artists in residence including DCM Collective, Kimberly Acebo Artech and Garima Thakur; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/769812-1 or 503-937-3061.

The Opioid Epidemic in America: Examine the history and influence of opioids and learn how their use for pain relief transformed into a national epidemic. David Tauben, M.D., FACP is Emeritus Clinical Professor at the University of Washington; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/757304-0 or 541-312-1063.

Virtual City Council Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769707-0 or 541-923-7710.

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/769769-0 or 541-527-4380.