Redmond event calendar July 11-17

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Tuesday 7/11

Toastmasters of Redmond Weekly Meeting: Become a confident public speaker in a space that supports community, socialization and builds your self confidence; Noon-1 p.m.; free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond; 541-292-6177.

Redmond Parks Foundation Annual Public Meeting: a public meeting will be held; 12 p.m.; Cascade Swim Center, 465 SW Rimrock Way.

Redmond Chess Club: All levels and all ages chess; 6-9 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; highdesertmusichall.com.

City Council Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m.; free; Redmond City Hall, 411 SW Ninth St., Redmond; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.

Wednesday 7/12

Central Oregon Retired Educators Association Monthly Meeting; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, 1113 SW Black Butte Blvd.; Call to make reservation: 541-548-3491.

Learn From The Best — Mixology Lessons: Taught by renowned mixologist Cody Kennedy, these classes will help you master the art of cocktail-making and give you all the tools you need to make incredible drinks; 1-2 p.m.; Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Redmond; juniperpreserve.com.

Music on the Green — Sweet Motor: This local Central Oregon five-piece, offers up a blend of southern rock and blues, with an R&B vibe; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; free; Sam Johnson Park, SW 15th Street and SW Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com or 541-923-5191.

Sound Yoga and Gong Bath Meditation: Relax deeply in this sound meditation session; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 NW Forest Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org.

Library on the Go: bringing free books, games, prizes and more to a neighborhood near you; free; 6-8 p.m.; 244 SW Rimrock Way.

Thursday 7/13

Law Librarian Office Hours at Redmond Library: Get help with your legal information questions; 2-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Library Temporary Location, 2127 S Highway 97, Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org.

Redmond Farmers Market: Featuring locally grown produce, artisan foods, prepared foods and crafts. We share a dedication for supporting local farms and eating delicious and healthy foods; 3-6 p.m.; free; Centennial Park, corner of SW Seventh Street and Evergreen Avenue, Redmond; redmondoregonfarmersmarket.com.

Ladies’ Pistol Night at Redmond Rod & Gun Club: come down to the gun club for ladies’ night every 2nd and 4th Thursday through October; 4-7 p.m.; $15 for non-members; 9020 S Hwy 97; Contact Maureen at 541-604-0144.

Live at the Vineyard — Joe Fidanzo & The Big River Duo: The local guitar and keys duo will perform; 5-8 p.m.; $15; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com.

Intro to Wine: Join Lydia for a night talking about wine basics, common wine terminology, and how to taste wine; 5:30-7 p.m.; free; Arome, 432 SW Sixth St., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-527-4727.

Crackin Up Comedy — Amanda Arnold: Beertown Comedy Presents Headlining comedian Amanda Arnold; 8-10 p.m.; $20-$25; General Duffy’s Annex, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; rebrand.ly or 541-527-4345.

Friday 7/14

Coffee Clatter: Join for a morning of connection and business networking; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; free; Friends Of The Children, 65920 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; visitredmondoregon.com.

Gambler 500 Off Road Adventure: come park and party at Gamblertown, featuring overnight camping, “the asphalt is lava”, wildland trash cleanup and more offroad fun; Through Sun., July 16; $20-150; Deschutes County Expo Center, 3800 SE Airport Way.

Drake White: The country artist will perform; 4-10 p.m.; $35-$100; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com.

Live at the Vineyard — Back Again Band: The jam band will perform a mixture of classic rock, pop and adult contemporary; 6-9 p.m.; $20 plus fees; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com.

Saturday 7/15

Yoga, Hike and Brew at Smith Rock: Join for an guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture; 8 a.m.-Noon; $95; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne; wildlandguidingcompany.com or 541-548-7501.

High Desert Garden Tour: This year will feature seven gardens in the Bend and Tumalo areas; 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; $15 Tumalo; extension.oregonstate.edu.

Saturday Market: A seasonal markets for a vibrant, diverse array of fresh hand picked goods and services, artisanal crafts, and unique finds; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; 541-527-4345.

Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Toss a little fun on the grill in this Kids Workshop. Your mini-DIYer will build a grill toy that doubles as a tic-tac-toe board.; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; Lowe’s Home Improvement, 1313 SW Canal Boulevard, Redmond; lowes.com.

An Intimate Evening with Corey & Whitney Parnell: A special “storytellers” acoustic evening sharing songs and stories from their new album; 6-9 p.m.; $20 adults, children 12 & under free; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Cherry Poppin’ Daddies : The American swing and ska band from Eugene will perform; 7-10 p.m.; $15-$18; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; generalduffys.com.

Sunday 7/16

Yoga, Hike and Brew at Smith Rock: Join for an guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture; 8 a.m.-Noon; $95; Smith Rock State Park, 9241 NE Crooked River Drive, Terrebonne; wildlandguidingcompany.com or 541-548-7501.

Monday 7/17

Music Together Workshop: An early childhood music and movement program for children ages 0-5 and the grownups who love them; 9:30-10:30 a.m.; free; Becky Johnson Community Center, 412 SW Eighth St., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org.