Event calendar May 12-18

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Wednesday 5/12

Safe Medication Use in Older Adults: A free, instructor-led webinar that’s designed to help anyone who cares for an aging Oregonian learn about safe medication use, pain management and medication reviews; 1-4 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/778117-0 or 1-800-930-6851.

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: A day of working in a garden planting veggie starts and building a simple trellis for peas at MountainStar in Redmond; 3-5 p.m.; registration required; MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Redmond, 2724 SW Timber Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/774289-1 or 541-382-4682.

Redmond School Board Budget Committee Meeting: The budget committee will meet virtually; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/780574-0 or 541-923-5437.

LandWatch Virtual Open House: What’s next for Central Oregon? Learn about how we can defend and plan for Central Oregon’s sustainable, livable future; 6-7:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/771244-2 or 541-647-2930.

Out of This World Book Club: Discussing “The Once and Future Witches” by Alix E. Harrow; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769983-0 or 541-306-6564.

Know Islands — Island Archaeology and the Anthropocene: Examine ancient human impacts and future sustainability; 6-7 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/769142-1 or 541-312-1029.

Thursday 5/13

Food Trail Development Workshop — Culinary & Agrotourism and Regional Resource Panels: The workshop will explore how the local culinary and agricultural tourism industry can be enhanced by developing an Oregon Food Trail looking at trends and case studies, navigating land use and more; 3-5 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/780657-1

Heller Highwater Trio: The blues trio performs. Advance tickets required; 5-8 p.m.; $15; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; go.evvnt.com/780675-1 or 541-526-5075.

Faisal: The country band will perform on the outdoor stage; 5-8 p.m.; tickets required; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Zoom Author Event — Janie Chodosh: The author will discuss their book “The Elephant Doctor of India”; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/770008-0 or 541-306-6564.

Writers Writing — Introduction to Nature Journals: This is a virtual, interactive workshop. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link the day before. Explore new techniques and opportunities for incorporating the natural world into journals; 6:30-8 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/773457-1 or 541-312-1063.

Friday 5/14

Virtual Coffee Clatter with COCC: The Redmond Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual discussion with the college; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/780565-0 or 541-923-5191.

Nonfiction Book Club: Discussing “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson; 1-2 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769998-0 or 541-306-6564.

Trainwreck: The dance band will perform popular covers on the brewery’s patio; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Initiative Brewing, 424 NW. Fifth St., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/780689-0 or 541-527-4380.

Austin Lindstrom Band: The local country band will perform on the outdoor stage; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; $10; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW. Forest Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/780641-1 or 541-527-4345.

Saturday 5/15

Gray Butte Wildflower Hike: A guided hike up Gray Butte with the opportunity to see middle elevation native wildflowers not found on the Deschutes and Crooked River canyon trails; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; registration required; Rimrock Springs Wildlife Management Area Trailhead, 4000 SE Madras-Prineville Highway, Madras; eventbrite.com

Open Interviews: The farm supply story will hold open interviews for a variety of positions; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Coastal Farm & Ranch, 3141 S. Highway 97, Redmond; go.evvnt.com/780697-0 or 541-548-4095.

Eighth Annual Central Oregon Autism Walk: A half-mile in person or virtual walk will take place with a raffle, silent auction, bounce house, sensory stations, vendors, quiet area, carnival games and crafts offered after; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; $14; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond; go.evvnt.com/780683-1 or 541-419-1064.

Plant Sale: Plant starts for vegetable and herb gardens will be for sale as well as elderberry plants, bring your own containers. All plants are heirlooms; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; The Family Farm, 4770 SW Jericho Lane, Culver; go.evvnt.com/780672-0 or 541-546-6249.

Saturday Market: Local vendors will sell handmade and vintage items, food and more; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com/e/saturday-market-tickets-152124320939

Know Islands — Traveling the Mediterranean with Odysseus: Author Scott Huler talks about his journey retracing the footsteps of Odysseus across the Mediterranean; 2-3 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/780557-1 or 541-312-1032.

Bill Keale: The Hawaiian slack guitarist will perform on the outdoor stage; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5; General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW. Forest Ave., Redmond; eventbrite.com

Sunday 5/16

Crooked River National Grassland Nest Box Trail Hike: On this easy two-mile hike, hikers will monitor eight bluebird and two kestrel nest boxes. We may see nests, eggs, and nestlings; 8-11 a.m.; registration required; Peninsula Road North of Crooked River Ranch, Terrebonne; eventbrite.com

Monday 5/17

Food Trail Development Workshop — Building the High Desert Food Trail: The second session of the workshops will include discussion on design and development of the food trail and leveraging collaborative product development and strategies to increase visitation; noon-2 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/780661-1

RAB Middles Book Club: Readers approximately ages 8 years to 12 years will be discussing “A Tale of Magic” by Chris Colfer; 6-7 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/769987-0 or 541-306-6564.

Tuesday 5/18

Alder Springs Trail to Whychus-Deschutes Confluence Hike: Scenic hike includes views of cliff towers, wading across Whychus Creek, and ponderosa pines at Whychus Creek-Deschutes River confluence.; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; registration required; Forest Service Road 6360, Sisters; eventbrite.com

Grow with Google — Make Your Website Work For You: SCORE has partnered with Grow with Google to launch a four-part, free digital readiness series designed to help you develop the skills to succeed online and grow your small business; 10-11 a.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/777006-0

Redmond Committee for Art in Public Places Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 4:30-6 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/780540-0 or 541-923-7763.

Building a Charcuterie Board Virtual Class: Market of Choice, Kasia Wilson, Specialty Cheese Steward, will teach us how to make a proper charcuterie board; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765180-0

Know Islands — The Pig War, San Juan Islands in Conflict: Hear the tale of a pig that made the San Juan Islands part of the U.S. territory; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; registration required; online; go.evvnt.com/769144-1 or 541-312-1029.

Willamette Valley Vineyards Wine Tasting: Join Duska Jensen, Senior Wine Ambassador, WVV as they guide you and your guests through a tasting of their award-winning wines. Wine included; 7-8 p.m.; online; go.evvnt.com/765196-0