Choose from a wide range of classes this week in Central Oregon
Published 10:30 am Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- DIYcave will host a 3D printing introductory class on Monday.
Start out the New Year with a new hobby or interest by taking one of the variety of classes this week in Central Oregon.
Learn about 3D printing, numismatics and creating Dungeons & Dragons characters. Meditate or sound bathe. Or get tips to save some money on your next heating bill.
Energy Efficiency Tips for Lower Heat Bills
Learn strategies to reduce your energy costs and keep your home comfortable through this virtual program. The course will go over optimal thermostat temperature settings for different times of day, tips for maintaining and improving heating system and practical methods to reduce energy consumption.
Sunday 6-6:30 p.m.; free; Bend; sites.google.com/view/hvac-energy-efficiency-tips.
D&D Teen Workshop — Character Creation
This workshop will explore how to use and apply the new 5.5e Player Handbook, which contains rules for character creation and advancements in the roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. All skill levels are welcome, beginners to veterans. All materials will be provided, including handbooks.
Tuesday 4 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St., Sisters; facebook.com/events/1080147903574791 or 541-312-1070.
An Intro to Numismatics
Numismatist Eric Holcomb, a collector for over 50 years, will lead the presentation on numismatics, the study or collection of coins, paper currency and medals. Following the approximately 45-minute presentation, there will be time for questions. All are welcome to attend monthly club meetings in Bend to learn more and share the hobby with other collectors.
Holcomb has specialized in medals, such as those commemorating the space program, but his experience spans U.S. and world coins, paper money, tokens and other facets of the hobby. He has served several local coin clubs, most recently as president and webmaster of the Bend Coin Club of Central Oregon. He is editor and webmaster of the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association (PNNA), and editor of the club representative newsletter MintMark for the American Numismatic Association (ANA).
Wednesday 4-5 p.m.; free; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road, Bend; dpl.libnet.info or 541-330-3760.
