Event Calendar Oct. 20-Oct. 26

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Wednesday 10/20

Rainshadow Organics Field Day: Participate in a farm tour and 3-course plated lunch; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; $50, registration closes Oct. 13; Rainshadow Organics, 71290 Holmes Rd, Sisters; quiviracoalition.org or 505-240-7869.

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions: The Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson County health departments are offering this six week class to support people living with chronic health conditions; 10 a.m.-Noon; free; Deschutes County Health Services, online; yourhealthcentraloregon.org

People From Our Past — Ada MIllican: Historical reenactor Tina Allas will bring Prineville pioneer Ada Millican to life; 12:15-1 p.m.; free; A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St, Prineville; crookcountyhistorycenter.org or 541-447-3715.

Regional Public Transportation Advisory Committee (RPTAC) Public Meeting: Cascades East Transit (CET) is hosting a public meeting; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, online; 541-548-9534.

Effective Communication Strategies: Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease; 4-5 p.m.; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.

Know Mystery — The Power of Conspiracy Theories: We’ll examine the current psychology research on the topic of conspiracy theories with Dr. Andria Woodell, Professor of Psychology at Central Oregon Community College; 5-6 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

SCORE Workshop — Is A Franchise Business Right for You: Join this Zoom webinar to learn about the world of franchise businesses; 5:30-7 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Zoom in on Canning Fruits and Fruit Pie Filling: Learn how to can fruit and pie fillings safely using a boiling water canner in a live, interactive session; 6-8 p.m.; free; OSU Extension Service, online; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-548-6088.

Cornhole Wednesdays: Weekly games of cornhole will take place; 6 p.m.; free; Over The Edge Taphouse, 13959 SW Commercial Loop, Terrebonne; theedgetaphouse.com or 541-527-2101.

Thursday 10/21

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior: Learn about some of the common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia, how to assess the person’s needs and how to intervene effectively; 9:30-11 a.m.; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

How Do We Improve the Academic Success of Students Experiencing Houselessness?: Unhoused students graduate high school at lower rates than their peer groups. Hear from three locals who live with this issue on a daily basis; Noon-1 p.m.; free; City Club of Central Oregon, online; cityclubco.org or 541-633-7163.

Alzheimer’s Association Bend Caregiver Support Group: Support groups create a safe, confidential and supportive environment and develop informal mutual support and social relationships; 5-6:30 p.m.; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Know Mystery — Glacial Mysteries of the Oregon Cascades: Learn how a new glacier was discovered on South Sister, and hear the importance of glaciers to our High Desert world; 6-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Irish Trad Music: Join every Thursday for English beer and Irish Traditional music; 6-8 p.m.; free; Porter Brewery, 611 NE Jackpine Ct. #2, Redmond; 541-504-7959.

Redmond Wetlands Complex Open House: A virtual open house will take place to share preliminary planning and design process for Redmond Wetlands Complex Expansion Project; 6-7:30 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondwetlandscomplex.com or 541-923-7710.

CRR Fire Board Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6:30 p.m.; Crooked River Ranch, online; crrfire.org or 541-548-8939.

Columbia River Circuit Finals: The rodeo finals will be held; 7 p.m.; $22 plus fees, Children 3-10 $2, 2 & under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Oak Habitats at Risk: This webinar will discuss Oak habitat as a threatened ecological community in the Pacific Northwest; 7-8:30 p.m.; free; OSU Extension Service, online; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-548-6088.

Friday 10/22

Coffee Clatter-A Smile for Kids: A regular meeting will be held; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Centennial Park, SW 7th St., Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com or 541-923-5191.

4th Friday: Visit the art galleries of Sisters for art, music, demonstrations and more; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Sisters, 252 W. Hood Ave., Sisters; sistersartsassociation.org or 541-719-8581.

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Live at the Vineyard — The Dry Canyon Trio: The country-folk trio will perform; 5-8 p.m.; $15 Adults $15-Children 12 and Under free; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Columbia River Circuit Finals: The rodeo finals will be held; 7 p.m.; $22 plus fees, Children 3-10 $2, 2 & under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Saturday 10/23

Fall Farm Day: Local farmers who raise natural fibers such as wool, mohair, llama and alpaca and are also fiber artists themselves will gather for a sales event of products on one of the local farms; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Local Farm, 69090 Hurtley Ranch Road, Sisters; highdesertwoolgrowers.com or 541-815-3508.

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Live at the Vineyard — The Substitutes: The classic rock band will perform; 5-8 p.m.; $15 adults, children under 12 free, advance purchase required; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Columbia River Circuit Finals: The rodeo finals will be held; 7 p.m.; $22 plus fees, Children 3-10 $2, 2 & under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Sunday 10/24

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Know Mystery — Death Café: Discuss death with a friendly group to increase awareness of death and help people make the most of their finite lives; 3-4:30 p.m.; registration required; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.

Monday 10/25

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Tuesday 10/26

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m.; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Redmond Story Time Activity Pick-Up: Pick up your weekly craft or activity kit for children; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Rotary of Crook County: A regular meeting will take place; 4-6 p.m.; Ron’s Comfort Food Cafe, 300 SW Meadow Lakes Drive, Prineville; crookcountyrotary.org

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

A Night of Music by Lillie Worona & Stacie Lynn Johnson: The folk, indie-rock duo will perform; 6-8 p.m.; free; Kobold Brewing/The Vault Taphouse, 245 SW 6th St., Redmond; koboldbrewing.com or 541-504-9373.