Redmond event calendar Oct. 17-24

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Tuesday 10/17

Toastmasters of Redmond Weekly Meeting: Become a confident public speaker in a space that supports community, socialization and builds your self confidence; 12-1 p.m.; free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond or 541-292-6177.

Spencer Court Groundbreaking Celebration: Construction begins on 60-unit affordable housing complex in Redmond; 3 p.m. 1835 SW Timber Ave.

Vegan Potluck: A potluck with vegan options will take place; 6 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

Wednesday 10/18

Mustard and Summer Sausage Workshop: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; $15; OSU Extension, 3800 SW Airport Way Bldg. #4; 541-548-6088 or glenda.hyde@oregonstate.edu.

Redmond Chamber Workshop, “Understanding the Employee Journey: Secrets to Retention.” Led by Abby Gorman of Symplexi Employee Development. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 446 SW 7th.

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.

Traditional West African Dance Workshop: Ages 6+ are invited to learn some Guinean dance moves; free; 3 p.m.; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave.

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

Free Live Concert: Grace Cooper; 6-8p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave.

Open Hub Singing Club: An unforgettable evening of singing— together! All voices welcome; 7 p.m. Becky Johnson Community Center, 412 SW 8th St.

Thursday 10/19

Planetarium Exploration at High Desert Music Hall: Explore the night sky and solar system in a planetarium; 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org

Pint Night at Wild Ride: buy a pint to donate to Healing Reins; 5-8 p.m.; free; Wild Ride Brewing, 332 SW 5th St.

Knowledge is Beautiful Fashion Show: 5-8 p.m.; $30; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 413 SW Glacier Ave.

Live at the Vineyard: The Dust Devils; 5-8 p.m.; $15; Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne.

Third Thursday Spoken Word Night: Spoken word open mic night for all poets, storytellers, and writers; 6 p.m. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave.

The Gold Souls LIVE at High Desert Music Hall: 7 p.m.; $20; 818 SW Forest Ave.

Scaregrounds 2023: multiple haunts await the bravest in the Redmond community; 7-9 p.m.; $22.50-40; ScareGrounds, 120 SE Glacier Ave.; info@scaremegood.com.

Friday 10/20

Fall Coffee Walking Series: walk a mile on Fridays to get a cup of coffee on Fridays ; 12:30–1:30 p.m.; free; Redmond Senior Center, 325 NW Dogwood Ave.

Live at the Vineyard: Rob Gregerson; 5-8 p.m.; $15; Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne.

Fall Feast with Central Oregon Locavore: join the School of Ranch for a six-course farm-to-table fun-filled extravaganza; 6 p.m.; $115; 14427 Alfalfa Rd., Powell Butte. https://centraloregonlocavore.org/locavore-events/fall-harvest-feast/

Superball LIVE at Blacksmith Public House: A 4-person Central Oregon rock band performs everything from the mid-60s to the mid-80s; 6:30 p.m.; free; Blacksmith Public House, 308 SW Evergreen Ave.

Scaregrounds 2023: multiple haunts await the bravest in the Redmond community; 7-9 p.m.; $22.50-40; ScareGrounds, 120 SE Glacier Ave.; info@scaremegood.com.

Saturday 10/21

Downtown Redmond Treasure Hunt Adventure: A celebration of literature and local families; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; free; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave.

Twain Tribute — The Shania Experience: Ladies’ Night!; 6-9 p.m.; $15; General Duffy’s, 404 SW Forest Ave.

Toast & Jam LIVE at Blacksmith Public House; 6:30 p.m.; free; Blacksmith Pub, 308 SW Evergreen Ave.

Live at the Vineyard: Juju Eyeball — Bend’s Beatle Band; 5-8 p.m.; $15; Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne.

Scaregrounds 2023: multiple haunts await the bravest in the Redmond community; 7-9 p.m.; $22.50-40; ScareGrounds, 120 SE Glacier Ave.; info@scaremegood.com.

Sunday 10/22

Fix Your Forest: Cleanup and camp out with the Gambler 500 crew to put the smackdown on some trash on public lands around Sisters; All-day; free; sonsofsmokey.com

Central Oregon Old Time Fiddlers OOTFA Dance: 1-3 p.m.; free; Terrebonne Grange Hall, 8286 11th St., Terrebonne.

Monday 10/23

Connect Central Oregon Board & Volunteer Fair: Meet personally with board and staff members from more than 40 organizations from throughout Central Oregon about ways you can volunteer or serve on a board. volunteer.connectcentraloregon.org; 4:45-6:30 p.m.; free; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; volunteer.connectcentraloregon.org or 541-548-2711.

Tuesday 10/24

Toastmasters of Redmond Weekly Meeting: Become a confident public speaker in a space that supports community, socialization and builds your self confidence; 12-1 p.m.; free; Church of Christ, 925 NW Seventh St., Redmond or 541-292-6177.

Cornhole Tuesday: Cornhole Tuesdays at Over The Edge Taphouse in Crooked River Ranch; 6 p.m.; Over the Edge Taphouse, 13959 SW Commercial Loop, Redmond; theedgetaphouse.com or 541-527-2101.