Events calendar Oct. 6-Oct. 12

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, October 6, 2021

: Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch

Wednesday 10/6

Go Clean Energy Conference: The Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference is a virtual event offering people pathways to cost savings and innovation; 5 p.m; free; online; business.bendchamber.org

People From Our Past — Ada Millican: Historical reenactor Tina Allas will bring Prineville pioneer Ada Millican to life; 12:15-1 p.m; free; A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St, Prineville; crookcountyhistorycenter.org or 541-447-3715.

Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter: Learn about end-of-season preparations in the landscape and vegetable garden, including clean-up, tips on preventing winter damage and fall prep for next spring; 7-8 p.m; free, registration required; OSU Extension Service, online; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-548-6088.

Schilling’s Pumpkin Patch — The Patch With a View: The nursery will feature a pumpkin patch with the view of the Cascades, a farm stand, hay maze, animals, mums and asters and more; 10 a.m; free; Schilling’s Garden Market, 64640 Old Bend Redmond Highway, Bend; schillingsgardenmarket.com or 5641-323-1060.

Thursday 10/7

Dementia Conversations — Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning: This program provides tips for breaking the ice with your family so you can address some of the most common issues that are difficult to discuss when someone is showing signs of dementia; 4-5 p.m; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Go Clean Energy Conference: The Fifth Annual Go Clean Energy Conference is a virtual event offering people pathways to cost savings and innovation; 5 p.m; free; 350 Deschutes, online; business.bendchamber.org

Live at the Vineyard — Jonathan Foster: The Americana-folk musician will perform; 6-9 p.m; $10 adults, children under 12 free, advance purchase required; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-350-5384.

Parks Advisory Committee Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 3:30-5:30 p.m; free; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondoregon.gov

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Join this webinar to learn about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors and current research and treatments available for some symptoms; Noon-1 p.m; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Friday 10/8

Central Oregon CosCon Convention: A cosplay convention will be held featuring various vendors, panels, movie screenings and more; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; expo.deschutes.org or 541-548-2711.

Coffee Clatter — Redmond Namaspa: Come check out our studio space, meet our teachers and mingle with Redmond businesses; 8:30-9:30 a.m; free; Namaspa, 974 Southwest Veterans Way, Redmond; visitredmondoregon.com

Live at the Vineyard — Reno & Cindy: The local duo will perform; 6-9 p.m; $10 adults, children under 12 free, advance purchase required; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-350-5384.

Redmond’s Music & Arts Festival: The four-day festival will feature several local bands, yoga sessions, hand drumming workshops, food trucks, art, drinks and more; 2-11 p.m; $20 per day, $50 for full weekend pass; High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond; bendticket.com

Saturday 10/9

Wes Knodel Gun Show: Central Oregon’s largest gun and knife show returns; 9 a.m-5 p.m; $8 at the gate; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; wesknodelgunshows.com or 541-548-2711.

Live at the Vineyard — John Hoover & the Mighty Quinns: The local band will play originals and John Denver covers; 6-9 p.m; $15 adults, $5 children 12 and under, tickets required; Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne; faithhopeandcharityevents.com or 541-350-5384.

Sunday 10/10

Know Mystery — Taking the Mystery Out of Going Vegan: Explore fun and affordable ways to prepare simple plant-based meals; 2-3 p.m; free; Deschutes Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1063.

Wes Knodel Gun Show: Central Oregon’s largest gun and knife show returns; 9 a.m-3 p.m; $8 at the gate; Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond; wesknodelgunshows.com or 541-548-2711.

Monday 10/11

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body — Tips from the Latest Research: Join us to learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age; Noon-1 p.m; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee (DURAC) Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 5-7 p.m; free; Redmond City Hall, online; redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.

Tuesday 10/12

Virtual City Council Meeting: A regular meeting will be held; 6-8 p.m; free; Redmond City Council Chambers, online; redmondoregon.gov

Story Time Activity Pick-Up: Pick up your weekly craft or activity kit for children; All day; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave, Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.

Rotary of Crook County: A regular meeting will take place; Noon-1 p.m; Ron’s Comfort Food Cafe, 300 SW Meadow Lakes Dr, Prineville; facebook.com/Crook.County.Rotary

Alzheimer’s Association Central Oregon Caregiver Support Group: Join our support groups to learn how to create a safe, confidential and supportive environment and develop informal mutual support and social relationships; 2-3:30 p.m; free; Alzheimer’s Association, online; communityresourcefinder.org

Living Without Power and Modern Conveniences: Join our interactive 30-minute webinars this year to help you become aware and prepared for natural disasters; 6-6:30 p.m; free; OSU, online; extension.oregonstate.edu or 541-548-6088, option 4.