Redmond event calendar Aug. 1-7

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Tuesday 8/1

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

Wednesday 8/2

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Considered to be Central Oregon’s largest annual event, this fair & rodeo contains the NPRA Rodeo Championship, concerts, carnival rides, food and so much more; 11 a.m.; $15 adult, senior 62+ and kids 6-12 $10, kids 5 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Thursday 8/3

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Considered to be Central Oregon’s largest annual event, this fair & rodeo contains the NPRA Rodeo Championship, concerts, carnival rides, food and so much more; 11 a.m.; $15 adult, senior 62+ and kids 6-12 $10, kids 5 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Central Oregon Federated Republican Women Monthly Meeting: RSVP for a chance to come learn from and question local and state candidates; 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; $27; Aspen Lakes Golf Club, 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr., Sisters; Call Kathy at 541-990-9201 or go to www.COFRW.net.

The Blossom Cottage Vendor Market: come support local vendors on the first Thursday of each month until October; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; free; 307 NW 7th St.; 541-279-6652.

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.

Live at the Vineyards — Rob Gregerson: The one-man rock band will perform; 5-8 p.m.; $15 Adults, Children 12 & under free; Faith Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-526-5075.

Friday 8/4

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Considered to be Central Oregon’s largest annual event, this fair & rodeo contains the NPRA Rodeo Championship, concerts, carnival rides, food and so much more; 11 a.m.; $15 adult, senior 62+ and kids 6-12 $10, kids 5 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

First Friday Art Walk: Meet with 20+ local artists as you walk around downtown Redmond; 4-7 p.m.; free; Downtown Redmond, Fifth through Eighth Street, Redmond; drycanyonarts.org.

Live at the Vineyard — Doc Ryan Trio: The local roots-rocking guitarist, singer-songwriter and orthopedic surgeon will perform; 6-9 p.m.; $15 adults, children 12 & under free; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-350-5384.

Mango Stew: The local palm tree rock ‘n’ roll band will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; Elements Public House, 1857 NW Sixth St., Redmond; elementspublichouse.com or 541-604-8883.

Saturday 8/5

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.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Considered to be Central Oregon’s largest annual event, this fair & rodeo contains the NPRA Rodeo Championship, concerts, carnival rides, food and so much more; 11 a.m.; $15 adult, senior 62+ and kids 6-12 $10, kids 5 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Live Blues and Jazz at the Winery: A rotating set of local musicians will perform blues and jazz music on the patio; 1-4 p.m.; free; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com or 541-546-5464.

Live at the Vineyard — Long Gone Wilder: The Central Oregon Rock ‘n’ Roll band will perform; 6-9 p.m.; $15 adults, children 12 & under free; Faith Hope & Charity Winery, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-350-5384.

Steve & Reana: The singer-songwriter husband & wife acoustic duo will perform; 6-9 p.m.; free; Elements Public House, 1857 NW Sixth St., Redmond; elementspublichouse.com or 541-604-8883.

Sunday 8/6

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.

Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo: Considered to be Central Oregon’s largest annual event, this fair & rodeo contains the NPRA Rodeo Championship, concerts, carnival rides, food and so much more; 11 a.m.; $15 adult, senior 62+ and kids 6-12 $10, kids 5 and under free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Maragas Winery-Live Jazz: A rotating set of local musicians will perform blues and jazz music on the patio; 1-4 p.m.; free; Maragas Winery, 15523 U.S. Highway 97, Culver; maragaswinery.com or 541-546-5464.

Page to Screen Family Movie Matinee: Enjoy a viewing of “How to Train Your Dragon’; 1-3 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1062.

Monday 8/7

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

School of Ranch: DIY Electric for Ranch and Farm: gain the knowledge and confidence to handle electrical tasks without a zap; 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $99 Pre-register; Powell Butte, Address Provided upon Registration; https://schoolofranch.org/w-electric