Events calendar Sept. 15-21

Published 4:45 pm Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Wednesday 9/15

Redmond Fire & Rescue Board Meeting: The board will discuss the OPS report, a resolution correcting the budget appropriations and more; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; Free; Redmond Fire & Rescue, online; redmondfireandrescue.org

People from Our Past: People from Our Past brings a historical reenactor to the Bowman Museum’s community room. September features infamous outlaw Hank Vaughan, played by Bend-based reenactor Matt Cleman; 12:15-1 p.m.; Free; A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St, Prineville; crookcountyhistorycenter.org or 541-447-3715.

Redmond Housing and Community Development Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.

Mystery Book Club: The book club will discuss “Eight Perfect Murders” by Peter Swanson; 6 p.m.; Roundabout Books, online; roundaboutbookshop.com or 541-306-6564.

Thursday 9/16

The Ballybogs: The Irish trad band will perform weekly; 6-8 p.m.; Free; Porter Brewing Co., 611 NE Jackpine Court, Suite 2, Redmond; facebook.com/porterbrewingco

Know Des(s)erts — Georgia O’Keeffe Inspired by the High Desert: American artist Georgia O’Keeffe spent decades in the southwest and made Northern New Mexico her home. Learn the details about the land she loved; 6-7 p.m.; Free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

Books in Common NW — King Arthur Remixed: Adventure into the murky mythology of Arthurian legends with a virtual discussion featuring authors EK Johnston, Kiersten White, Preeti Chhibber and Laura Sebastian; 6:30-8 p.m.; Free registration required; Paulina Springs Books, online; paulinaspringsbooks.com or 541-549-0866.

Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue Board Meeting: The board will discuss receiving unanticipated revenue into the general fund, adopting the board policy manual and more; 6:30 p.m.; Free; Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, online; crrfire.org or 541-548-8939.

Friday 9/17

Coffee Clatter with the Latino Community Association: Learn about the community organization and what they do while networking with other chamber members; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Free; Becky Johnson Community Center, 412 SW 12th St., Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com

Santoor — A Musical Journey to Iran: Take a quick journey to Iran with a Persian instrument called a “Santoor” (a Persian Hammered dulcimer) and learn from Portland-based Maestro Hossein Salehi; 4-5 p.m.; Free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.

Saturday 9/18

Bird Walk at Crooked River Wetlands: Join expert local birder Chuck Gates at 7:45 am for a walk around the Prineville Crooked River Wetlands Complex to view resident and migrating birds. Everyone is welcome! Please wear a face covering; 7:45-10 a.m.; Free; Crooked River Wetlands Complex, 4035 NW Rimrock Acres Loop, Prineville or 541-280-4957.

Writers Working —Take a Breath: How to Read Poetry: Explore the pleasure and nuance of reading poetry aloud in this workshop; 10 a.m.-Noon; Free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1063.

Monster Truck Nitro Tour: Ten-thousand pound trucks will crush, wheelie and freestyle race around the expo center; 1:30 p.m.$23 adults, $15 children 3-12; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; monstertrucktour.com or 541-548-2711.

Live at the Vineyard — Doc Ryan Trio: The Americana trio will perform. Advanced tickets required; 6-9 p.m.; $15 adults, children under 12 free; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

The Woodsmen: The country, bluegrass, jazz and blues band will perform on the outdoor stage; 6:30-10 p.m.; $10 plus fees; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Monster Truck Nitro Tour: Ten-thousand pound trucks will crush, wheelie and freestyle race around the expo center; 7:30 p.m.$23 adults, $15 children 3-12; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; monstertrucktour.com or 541-548-2711.

Sunday 9/19

Abluestics Duo: The blues duo will perform; 2-4 p.m.; Free; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW Fifth St., Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com

Rhonda Funk: The Nashville recording artist will perform; 5-7 p.m.; Free; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Monday 9/20

Central Oregon Retired Educators Meeting: Kendall Sebold IMH-D with MountainStar Family Relief Nursery will speak on the Redmond branch of the organization, to reserve your spot email reedmaryj5@gmail.com or call; 11:30 a.m.; $10 for lunch, please RSVP; Zion Lutheran Church, 1113 SW Black Butte Blvd., Redmond or 541-923-7466.

High Desert Cornhole: The weekly cornhole tournament continues; 5:30-10 p.m.; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com

Tuesday 9/21

Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6 p.m.; Free; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.

Redmond Virtual City Council Workshop: A regular workshop will be held; 6-8 p.m.; Free; Redmond City Hall, online, Redmond; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.

Know Des(s)erts — The Ecology & Behavior of Mojave Desert Tortoises: Explore the natural history of the desert tortoise of the American Southwest; 6-7 p.m.; Free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1032.

The Bears of Brooks Falls: Former National Park Service ranger Mike Fitz will discuss his book The Bears of Brooks Falls; 6:30 p.m.Free registration required; Paulina Springs Books, online; crowdcast.io or 541-549-0866.