Event Calendar Nov. 17-23

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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Wednesday 11/17

Know Timber — Owls of the Forest: Discover the denizens of the dark-owls-that prowl our local forests. Learn about their natural history and dependency on forested and open habitats. Discover ways to identify by sight and sound; Noon-1 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.

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

Hospice of Redmond Wall of Honor Panel Dedication: Hospice of Redmond hosts public Taps ceremonies the third Wednesday of each month; 4:30 p.m.; Hospice of Redmond, 732 SW 23rd St., Redmond; hospiceofredmond.org or 541-548-7483.

SCORE Workshop — Business Financing, Preparing to Meet Your Banker: Learn how you can strategically acquire additional capital to leverage in getting your business to the next level; 5:30-7 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Trivia Wednesdays: Bring some pals, team up to play genuine UKB Trivia live and possibly win gift certificates; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW 5th, Redmond; facebook.com/InitiativeBrew or 541-527-4380.

Thursday 11/18

Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations: Free 30-minute walk-in social service consultations to connect to housing, medical, mental health resources, veteran, social security help and more; 1-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Historic Landmarks Commission Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7758.

Know Timber — Owls of the Forest: Discover the denizens of the dark-owls-that prowl our local forests. Learn about their natural history and dependency on forested and open habitats; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free, registration is required.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1070.

Our Opening Act — An Evening of Comedy and Community for Oregon’s Future: Giggle along with local pro comedians while learning about how to support Our Children Oregon’s advocacy and engagement work to build a future where all children thrive; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Our Children Oregon, online; secure.everyaction.com or 503-236-9754.

Big Cats in the Forest — Cougars & Bobcats: This presentation will discuss some of the general biology related to cougars and bobcats in Oregon including reproduction, food sources, causes of mortality, habitat requirements and more; 7-8:30 p.m.; free must register; OSU Extension Service, online; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-548-6088.

Friday 11/19

Coffee Clatter — Deschutes Gift Baskets: Join for a morning of networking and checking out what’s new with Deschutes Gift Baskets; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Gompers, 611 NE Jackpine Ct, Redmond; facebook.com/RedmondOregon or 541-923-5191.

Country Christmas: Featuring handcrafted gift items, metal art, jewelry, leatherwork, seasonal candles, ornaments, trees, wreaths and more. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to local food bank; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne; facebook.com/Country-Christmas-More-565168313536650.

Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Browse one-of-a-kind gifts and gourmet food items while getting your holiday shopping done early; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; $6 plus fees, kids under 12 free, cash only at the door; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; hfgf.com or 541-548-2711.

Holiday Lights: A walk-through holiday light show spanning 100,000 sq. ft. with more than 3 million dazzling lights happening daily; 4-10 p.m.; $25 per person, $65 family four-pack, $95 family six-pack; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; holidaylightexperience.com or 541-548-2711.

Crooked River Ranch Cheers and Beers: Get to know your neighbors in the high desert. Come together, young and old, kid and kid-less to hang out over food and drinks; 6-9 p.m.; Over the Edge Taphouse, 13959 SW Commercial Loop, Terrebonne; facebook.com/overtheedgetaphouse or 541-527-2101.

Saturday 11/20

Know Timber — The Story of the Gray Fox: Teens can register to get a kit to use alongside an informative video about the Gray Fox; 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-617-7050.

Holiday Craft Bazaar: The annual market will feature local vendors selling a variety of gift items; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Assembly of God, 1865 W. Antler Ave., Redmond; facebook.com/RedmondAG or 541-548-4555.

Country Christmas: Featuring handcrafted gift items, metal art, jewelry, leatherwork, seasonal candles, ornaments, trees, wreaths and more. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to local food bank; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne; facebook.com/Country-Christmas-More-565168313536650.

Calvary Christmas Bazaar: The church will host its fifth annual bazaar featuring handmade goods and crafts; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; free; Calvary Baptist Church Prineville, 2241 N. Main St., Prineville; facebook.com/Calvary-Baptist-Church-Youth-2321251741426889 or 541-350-9465.

Justy’s Jelly & Friends Christmas Open House: Gifts and goodies will be available from Shiloh’s Attic, Smith Rock Nut Roasters, Bend Fudge Co., The Pink Cactus, OMG, Silver Squirrel Design, Christie’s Kitchen, Sweetgrass Hemp Co., The Chocolate Factory and Justy’s Jelly; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Justy’s Jelly Shop, 836 Southwest 12th St., Redmond; facebook.com/JustysJelly or 541-408-3859.

Live at the Vineyard — Gene Rogers: Gene Rogers of the classic rock band will perform; 5-8 p.m.; $15 Adults, children 12 and under $5; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Know Timber — Ponderosa Pines: Discover the who, what, where and how of the beloved Ponderosa Pine and other trees in our community; 6-7 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1063.

Sunday 11/21

Central Oregon Flea Market Christmas and Craft Bazaar: The annual market and sale will feature a variety of collectibles, jewelry, primitives, vintage items, reclaimed furniture, toys, local handmade items and more; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $2 adults, $1 seniors, $1 off with can food donation, kids free; Carey Foster Hall, SE Lynn Blvd., Prineville; centraloregonfleamarket.com or 541-548-2711.

Holiday Food & Gift Festival: Browse one-of-a-kind gifts and gourmet food items while getting your holiday shopping done early; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; $6 plus fees, kids under 12 free, cash only at the door; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; hfgf.com or 541-548-2711.

Monday 11/22

Open Mic: First timers to pros, everyone’s welcome to sing up for open mic; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; General Duffy’s Watering Hole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com or 541-527-4345.

Tuesday 11/23

Juniper Golf Committee: A regular meeting will be held; 10 a.m.-Noon; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7758.

Quiet Writing Time: Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.